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Monorail Kitties: The Proud Origin




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Dash Mihok: I’m Urging You to Watch Vigilantes Inc.

Actor and activist Dash Mihok, who played Brendan "Bunchy" Donovan in Showtime's Ray Donovan, urges you to watch our award-winning documentary, Vigilantes Inc. “You'll be better for it, I promise.” ... READ MORE




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A Warning from Maj. TurnerThis election is going to clearly define the rest of everybody’s life

You must watch this warning from a soldier who has everything on the line. ... READ MORE




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Will Vigilantes or Voters Choose our President?

Here’s the number that should scare you: In 2020 there were 88 vigilante votes challengers, almost all in Georgia. But the group that provided the hit list of voters to challenge, True the Vote of Texas, has proudly proclaimed it has, this year, signed up an astonishing 40,000 vigilantes. True the Vote crows that... READ MORE




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Essential Election Day Vote-Saving TipFrom Jay Ponti, Save Your Vote's Director of Voter Justice

Unless it’s absolutely necessary, do not accept a provisional ballot. Watch this clip from our recent Save Your Vote broadcast to find out why — and what to do if someone tries to shunt you to a provisional "placebo" ballot.... READ MORE









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ININ & Strictly Limited Games Sale Thread

 I just noticed ININ Games is having a Gaming Season Sale on Amazon starting today. 
 
Here are the deals:
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  I would jump on this since who knows how many Egret II mini's are left in-stock and this year is TAITO's anniversary, this is an insanely good price on the arcade unit and controllers.
 
 
 
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    Meta Quest 3 Pre-Order Bonuses

    Best Buy

    https://cag.vg/metaquest3

     

    Newegg

     

     

    Asgard’s Wrath 2 free when you buy Meta Quest 3*

    Also, get a 6-month trial of BBY’s VR subscription included when you purchase a 512GB headset**

    Offer ends 1/27/24; terms apply.

    **Eligibility and auto-renewal terms apply for trial subscription. See full terms.

     

     





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    Meta Quest Deals & Discussion

    I thought I'd just start a new topic since they changed from Oculus to Meta nearly two years ago.

     

    At any rate, meta was kind enough to give us a few weekly deals.




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    Best Buy MYBB Weekend Gaming Deals 10/20 to 10/22

    My Best Buy Plus and Total members get:

    • Get a free extra controller with an Xbox Series X console

    • Save $60 on Xbox Series X Diablo IV bundle. 

    • Save $400 or $700 on select Samsung gaming monitors.

    • Save $30 on Elite Series 2 wireless controllers for Xbox.

    https://cag.vg/memberdeals

     

    My Best Buy Membership info





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    Black Friday Deals Early for My BB Members at Best Buy

    My BB Members only

     

     

    ACER PREDATOR NEO I5 4050 16" $799.99

    CORSAIR - I7K - 4080 FE $2899.99

    Logitech LOGITECH G29 DRIVING FORCE WHEEL PS4 $199.99

    ASUS - ROG Ally $599.99

     

    and more

     

    https://cag.vg/bbbf





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    First 4 Figures - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hylian Shield (Collector's Edition) $59.99 at Best Buy

    $50 off
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    Eneba: $99 Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Digital Delivery) $85, $50 PSN eGift Card $43

    Eneba has $99 Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $85 when you follow the instructions below.

     

    Deal Instructions:
    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code USBFNintendo
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$85
      • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Gift Card code at Nintendo

     

    Eneba also has $50 PlayStation Network Gift Card (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $43 when you follow the instructions below.

    Deal Instructions:

    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code USBFPSN
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$43
      • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Gift Card code at PlayStation

    About:

    • Buy a PlayStation Store gift card and redeem for anything on PlayStation Store: games, add-ons, subscriptions and more. Codes can be redeemed on the PlayStation Store via console, any web browser or on the PlayStation App.
    • Please note that PlayStation Store digital gift cards are not redeemable at direct.playstation.com




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    My President

    Put me down for Team Big Rich Oaf for now.

    Gov. JB Pritzker is combing through hundreds of pages of Project 2025, shoring up legal resources and finding ways to further expand reproductive rights and environmental protections — all while he explores his own political future.




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    Don't Put Lies In The Newspaper

    This was nonsense at the time (2022), but more importantly you can imagine what other nonsense Jeremy Peters - and his editors - believe.






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    Ah, Well, Nevertheless

    Satan is prepping Biden's chair.




    Going out on genocide. Strange life arc.




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    Tuesday Night

    Rock on. Neil was 50 then. Time is funny.




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    Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm

    Osedax worms, or the ‘bone eating’ worms are little soft sacks resembling snotty little flowers. The “bone devourer” is not quite accurate as the worms…

    The post Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm first appeared on Deep Sea News.





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    A Journey to the Hottest Place on Earth: Hydrothermal Vents and the Resilient Pompeii Worm

    I have only seen a hydrothermal vent once, during Dive 73 aboard the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Doc Ricketts. Unlike many deep-sea biologists, I…

    The post A Journey to the Hottest Place on Earth: Hydrothermal Vents and the Resilient Pompeii Worm first appeared on Deep Sea News.





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    What is a Milestone? A SMART-er Approach to Achieving Your Life Goals

    We all have big dreams and ambitious goals we’d love to accomplish, like getting that major promotion while still having quality family time, getting fit and healthy despite a crazy busy schedule, or saving up enough to retire early and pursue our passions. The problem is that these huge, life-changing objectives can feel so daunting ... Read more

    The post What is a Milestone? A SMART-er Approach to Achieving Your Life Goals appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Setting Life Goals: The Path to Fulfillment and Success

    Have you ever felt like you’re drifting through life, unsure of where you’re headed or what you’re working towards? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught up in the day-to-day hustle, losing sight of our bigger aspirations and dreams. But what if there was a way to change that? What if ... Read more

    The post Setting Life Goals: The Path to Fulfillment and Success appeared first on LifeHack.




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    How to Set and Crush Your Goals in 2024: Expert Tips and Examples

    Ah, 2024. Another year, another set of resolutions gathering dust by February, right? Not this time. Let’s face it – we’ve all been there, setting lofty goals only to watch them fizzle out faster than a New Year’s Eve sparkler. But here’s the kicker: it’s not about cramming more into your day like it’s a ... Read more

    The post How to Set and Crush Your Goals in 2024: Expert Tips and Examples appeared first on LifeHack.




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    The Ultimate Guide to Questions to Ask a Guy: From Flirty to Deep

    Having the right questions can make all the difference when getting to know a guy, whether you’re building a friendship or exploring a romantic connection. Conversations are more than just words; they’re opportunities to spark curiosity, foster understanding, and build meaningful bonds. This guide provides questions that help you move beyond small talk and create ... Read more

    The post The Ultimate Guide to Questions to Ask a Guy: From Flirty to Deep appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships

    How do you build mutual respect, a quality that everyone values but few know how to cultivate consistently? We know it’s important—whether it’s in our personal relationships or at work—but actually developing and maintaining it can be challenging. This article is here to help you understand what mutual respect really means, why it matters, and ... Read more

    The post Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Empathy in Action: Techniques to Strengthen Relationships and Well-being

    Empathy is one of those quiet superpowers that can reshape our lives for the better. It isn’t flashy, but it has an impact everywhere—from our closest relationships to the way we interact at work, and even how we perceive our broader society. For example, consider a parent who takes the time to understand their child’s ... Read more

    The post Empathy in Action: Techniques to Strengthen Relationships and Well-being appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Mastering Rapport: Overcoming Challenges in Digital and In-Person Communication

    Rapport is something we all seek, even if we don’t think about it every day. It’s that sense of connection, of feeling understood, and of moving smoothly with others in sync. Whether in our professional lives or at home, rapport matters—and it matters a lot more than we might realize. In today’s fast-paced, digital world, ... Read more

    The post Mastering Rapport: Overcoming Challenges in Digital and In-Person Communication appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Mastering Stress Management: A Guide to Thriving, Not Just Surviving

    Stress is a common experience that can either drive us toward success or hinder our progress if not managed effectively. What if you could understand stress better and turn it into something you can handle and even benefit from? This article will guide you through practical strategies for managing stress by blending effective techniques with ... Read more

    The post Mastering Stress Management: A Guide to Thriving, Not Just Surviving appeared first on LifeHack.




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    How to Develop Resilience: Key Steps for Thriving Through Adversity

    Resilience is the key to transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth. It’s not just about bouncing back from setbacks—it’s about thriving despite them. Resilience is not something you either have or you don’t. Instead, it is a skill you can cultivate and strengthen over time. In this article, we’ll explore the multifaceted nature of ... Read more

    The post How to Develop Resilience: Key Steps for Thriving Through Adversity appeared first on LifeHack.




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    Dan Hughes on trauma, early child development and attachment

    Dan Hughes is a leading authority on dyadic developmental psychotherapy and has integrated recent research on the neurobiology of trauma, early child development and attachment.  

    During one of his many trips to Scotland as a guest of Scottish Attachment in Action, Iriss was pleased to video record Dan explaining how the brain reacts to trauma and how an understanding of this process is helpful to foster and adoptive parents as well professionals such as residential care workers and teachers.

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    We're seeking a talented Service Designer

    Iriss is seeking a Service Designer for its Pilotlight programme to support the continued development and delivery of self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland. 

    Pilotlight works with co-design teams of people to design pathways to self-directed support.  Now in its fourth year, the Pilotlight programme uses a design approach to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers.

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    The Vision and Strategy for Social Services: progress report

    Social Services in Scotland: a shared vision and strategy for 2015-2020 was launched on World Social Work Day in March 2015 by the Social Work Services Strategic Forum.

    A progress report summarising the range of work which is underway to implement the strategy has now been published. While this is a five year strategy, it is clear that even at this early stage real progress is being made collectively by all parts of the sector.  

    Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People, who chairs the Strategic Forum, said:

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    Change the frame: journeys out of homelessness

    The resources from Change the frame, a two-year project led by Iriss in collaboration with a range of partners to explore homelessness in Scotland, have been published today.

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    Peer support roles in mental health services

    We've published Insight 31 - Peer support roles in mental health services - which was written by Louise Christie, Network Manager (Policy and Development) at Scottish Recovery Network. 

    The print version has been newly designed to reflect our new brand and colours. I think you'll agree that it looks rather lovely. Print copies are available on request

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    It's SDS Awareness Week! Read the latest on Pilotlight

    It's SDS Awareness Week (#SDSBlether) so we want you to know the latest about our Pilotlight project. 

    Pilotlight is working with co-design teams of people who use and deliver services across Scotland to design pathways to self-directed support. 

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    Learn about co-design tools

    We would like to invite you to a free event on Monday, 3rd October to learn about co-design, and tools that can support it. We’ve run two recent co-design projects - one with older people and practitioners who worked together to improve the pathway from hospital to home; and the other with people who access (or may in the future access) self-directed support (SDS), and practitioners from the Pilotlight project.

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    We're seeking Iriss Associates

    We wish to build up a bank of expertise and skills that we can call on to support our work in evidence-informed practice, innovation and improvement, and knowledge media. We would love to hear from you whether you’re interested in a short, one-off piece of work, or joining us for the longer term. 

    At present, we’re particularly interested in hearing from:

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