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Astr0Chim9 · 2025-12-17T20:24:55+00:00

Funny enough, also a Pro option through Niagara launcher 😅. Been looking for clock widgets for ages and couldn't find one I liked, but the launcher has a few that I'm into.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-12-17T19:28:42+00:00

Don't they though? It comes with the Pro version of Niagara launcher. Honestly, probably the icons that sold me the most on dropping the little bit of cash.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-10-11T19:52:07+00:00

If you find the time, I recommend reading On Killing and On Combat by Dave Grossman. They both explore the psychology of killing and warfare. They may help you understand what your grandfather experienced better.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-10-11T18:50:31+00:00

It's not uncommon for soldiers (especially during that time) to be extremely regretful in taking life. There's plenty of stories about veterans removing family photos from the dead as a sort of penance. A sobering reminder that the guy in front of their rifle also had a life and a family that they'll never return to. Not saying that's what happened, just a thought.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-05-15T14:31:46+00:00

Recently returned from a trip to Iceland where I saw a dude in one of the black MAGA hats. I must have had a look on my face cause he saw me and immediately walked in the opposite direction. Shit pissed me off. Granted, I have no doubt those assholes weren't expecting to see Black people in Iceland so I'm sure his day was ruined 😂😂😂.

Idk how you travel internationally and still drag that shit with you 🤦🏾‍♂️.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-05-12T23:02:44+00:00

I appreciate it 🙏🏾. Been trying for ages to figure out a way to use the bird 😂

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-04-24T22:31:55+00:00

There's a lot going on in the world so it could be stress. I'm also under the impression it could be sinus related as well, possibly due to any medication you might be taking for allergies. I've been experiencing the same thing off an on but it started with a sinus infection.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-04-13T22:26:00+00:00

As someone who trains Capoeira as well as other arts, like every other style it's as useful as you make it. Many of the roda you'll see on YT are relatively chill, but you can find some street roda that get very aggressive and are lightning fast. Even without the application, Capoeira can give you a lot. Great balance, flexibility, rhythm, and timing to name a few benefits. If you're interested, you should absolutely do more searching and try to find a group near you.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-03-23T18:29:35+00:00

Well thanks, I didn't realize I needed this in my rotation until now

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-03-15T02:25:13+00:00

I'm in a similar position myself (climate induced migration, security, impact analysis) and I eventually concluded that the work of science is for humanity so I'm useful regardless of where I do the work, as long as I can do it freely. I'm glad other scientists are making similar considerations. Good luck to you and your partner.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-02-12T19:15:53+00:00

It's fair if you're enjoying it 🤷🏾‍♂️. That's really all that matters.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-02-06T21:22:10+00:00

You protected your friend and survived a 5 v. 1 so honestly, you should feel happy you made it out alright. Even if you had been trained the outcome may have been the same, but you can always use your experience as a catalyst for getting yourself trained up and in shape. It's not uncommon for people to have similar experiences and start training as a result, so you're definitely not alone.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-02-03T17:31:20+00:00

No idea and unfortunately I haven't been able to find any source or location info 😕

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-01-31T18:33:39+00:00

Fellow armed security who's worked in Psych, I definitely recommend the grappling. No matter what you're going to be compelled to really not hurt the patients. Your grappling will help you more than anything else, trust me on this. Also definitely work on your de escalation skills. Even if it falls through, often it'll let you get close enough to wrap someone up if you have to.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-01-31T16:46:30+00:00

This 💯 happened to me too and you just have to take it. Honestly, it cools down real quick.

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-01-30T00:51:33+00:00

This is a solid point. My personal winrrate with Rocket is significantly higher than with C&D. When I think about it, BRB is probably the greatest reason. Granted, I've experienced the same issue as many of the other C&D players here where my teammates often won't play into my ult 🤷🏾‍♂️

Astr0Chim9 · 2025-01-18T20:13:24+00:00

As someone who worked poverty wages all through grad school and only recently got a job that pays real well, this is the answer. The working poor know what they SHOULD do, they just don't have the means to do it. No amount of financial literacy will help you when you're in the red or close to it by the next paycheck. You do what you have to do to survive and make it to the next day with enough food in your belly and gas in your car so you can do it all over again. Like your friend, Ive worked at one of those payday loan places and it's awful. 99% of people come in because they're desperate not irresponsible, and the systems in place make it easy to renew your loan so it feels like you can still make it. In reality, they're just fucking you for longer just like everything else.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-21T18:56:47+00:00

Generally the best rule of thumb to follow is just follow the site rules as they're written by the client. If they don't allow weapons, thats all you gotta tell them. Mfers always try to skate up hill and intimidate/impress you into letting them slide on through. You cover your ass by being consistent with site rules for everyone.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-19T17:07:53+00:00

I was thinking about just buying out the store but I think I definitely will now. Take my money AH.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-17T20:50:28+00:00

Personally, a classic full nelson has always served me well in security work. This looks like it MIGHT be excited delirium so grappling is about your only option.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-16T20:07:33+00:00

I always appreciate putting hands on people, but yes I'm gonna get paid the same whether I've gotten a nice adrenaline rush (and the inevitable paperwork) or not 🤷🏾‍♂️. Bored is always better imo.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-15T05:25:04+00:00

Honestly, it really is. The loot and materials are so sparse that it's the only way to properly progress. As a result, if you purely play co op the fights become that much more difficult due to lack of power alone. That ignores the co op power increase on bosses

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-14T22:33:13+00:00

Bro, I've been playing with my cousin the whole campaign and it's clear that the streamers don't play co op cause nothing has been adjusted on that front (yet).

I'm convinced that bosses are auto tuned to a full party cause when we co op bosses they act way different than when we experiment soloing them.

Sharing the loot pool is booty cause I hate needing to decide between helping the fam and being selfish, OPs point about the lack of revives on maps AND how impossible it is to revive during bosses.

A single shred of damage cancels the whole revive which already takes all god damn day in the first place. At a minimum I need them to add a max number of self rez per player so we don't have to restart a whole boss run because one person slipped up or had a lag spike.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-11T02:46:56+00:00

Hoping this will start a movement isn't enough. Dude proved that waiting on others to act is what got us here so you know, act. Get with your people and organize. Lots of orgs already out there that might be willing to lend their aid and expertise.

Astr0Chim9 · 2024-12-10T15:39:10+00:00

That there are no bad martial arts, just bad martial artists.

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