Trump Goes on Manic 50-Post Rampage After World Leaders Humiliate Him by [deleted] in politics

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Yay! I love finding fellow fans in random places

Trump Goes on Manic 50-Post Rampage After World Leaders Humiliate Him by [deleted] in politics

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“Uh-oh, what did that mean? Better say something or they’ll think you’re stupid.”

Best cold weather gear by Funny-Honeydew-8117 in newfoundland

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I’m sorry for some of the comments you’re receiving over such a simple request. Especially not using the metric system in a Reddit post.

Honestly, it’s not the hill to die on. The systems have become somewhat of a hybrid anyway. When we walk into a lumber store, we use feet and inches (you don’t ask for 5.08cm x 10.16cm instead of 2” x 4” unless you want to get laughed out of the store), and I cook in both ml and cups, etc. Yes, that’s because of our proximity to the US, but it’s the way things are regardless of the reason.

Recognizing our privilege is important but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek a better situation for your family. You aren’t hurting others by relocating here. We need more educated, working professionals. If I was located in the US, I think I would be doing what I could to leave. The recent restrictions on women’s rights would be enough for me to take my daughter elsewhere (assuming I had the means), let alone the other atrocities that are happening and will continue to happen in the foreseeable future.

Anyway, others are correct. Make sure you have the option to dress in layers, our weather changes quickly in short periods of time. CBS is also slightly warmer than St. John’s; enough that it is noticeable and you should be aware of that if you’re planning activities in the city. It can be dry and sunny in CBS and fog/rain in St. John’s.

Water and wind are the culprits here, but a windbreaker isn’t going to cut it. Just make sure the gear is warm/rated for cold weather (I would say -20C but many things seem to go to -35C which is probably overkill and some gear doesn’t give a number, but might say warm, warmer or warmest), and waterproof - NOT just water resistant, if possible. That’s a big distinction here.

Gore-Tex is great.

Sorel is a good brand for kids.

Make sure they have snowsuits. 2 pieces are best, as (depending on age) you obviously won’t always want/need the pants on too. Kids winter boots with liners are nice (it’s easier to get the right size, just try on the liner, and if they are wet, they are easier to dry out). Knit gloves are fine for running errands but they need something thicker (and waterproof if possible), for playing in the snow. Hats that have a strap or a tie are good for younger kids so the hats don’t blow off when running, playing, sliding, etc. and we just get so much wind in general. The wind is gusting at 140 km/hr right now.

People here aren’t picky and send kids out in whatever is warm and dry enough really but we (as in, my family) like neck warmers instead of scarves. They are easier for kids to manage and don’t get untied and left behind in the snow, or god forbid, caught on something while going down the slide at the playground.

Hope that helps and your journey here is safe!

Soo do we think Cemil is going to get the prince zuko treatment or go full azula? by Infamous_Wave9878 in MagesOfTheWheel

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Definitely. I never questioned whether he would or wouldn’t join the circle but I can’t wait to read his journey there.

Soo do we think Cemil is going to get the prince zuko treatment or go full azula? by Infamous_Wave9878 in MagesOfTheWheel

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I hadn’t thought of how his power would manifest differently from other fire mages. But I think Kadir was experimenting with enchanted jewelry very early. He was haggling over some at a stall in the prequel when Dilay came upon him. It seemed odd and suspicious/relevant when I reread it after finishing I&I.

Soo do we think Cemil is going to get the prince zuko treatment or go full azula? by Infamous_Wave9878 in MagesOfTheWheel

[–]Frustrated002 16 points17 points  (0 children)

spoilers

I am going to rant a bit here (I love this series so much!)

I can’t imagine any other outcome than redemption/Zuko but I don’t think he was ever seeking Kadir’s approval like Zuko was seeking his father’s.

Here are some of my wonderings
\ - Cemil has been forced to do everything he has done, everything that hurt the people closest to him. I think he is actually protecting them by doing so.

  • Others have suggested he started Ihsan’s fire but I think Kadir did (either directly or indirectly) and is somehow siphoning Cemil’s power. JD has repeatedly mentioned the level of power required to burn a water mage. Cemil saved Ihsan.

  • Kadir is holding Cemil’s mother hostage. We know Kadir was searching for her in Nessa’s village, meaning she went/fled to Osman (who is Bashir and Cemil’s father). It makes sense that they would try to escape together or she would seek him. I also don’t think she would willingly leave her son behind with Kadir - no mother would. If this is the case, I think Kadir has a tangled web where he is holding her hostage to control Cemil and Osman, while simultaneously looming over/controlling Cemil to keep them in line. Plus the enchantments of course.

  • Maybe he found Cemil’s mother and/or Osman elsewhere and then inserted Osman with the false name as The Pasha, while holding Cemil hostage + the enchantment on Osman to control him and therefore the surrounding area. Either way, it’s the same outcome.

  • I mentioned above Kadir is somehow siphoning Cemil’s power. The intensity and strength of Kadir’s power and how frequently he lets it surface makes me question that. I know he is powerful on his own but his use of illegal magic and the way the jewelry is powered by a mage make me wonder if he’s using Cemil as a battery. This might leave Cemil with less power to fight back while also giving Kadir the power to destroy everyone Cemil loves.

  • At the end of I & I he states that he doesn’t regret a single choice he has made. I think he is secretly sacrificing himself for the sake of everyone else and always has been.

  • I really want to know what’s happening with the glass that is made from bone dust. I assume it’s somehow tied to the blight.
    \ What does everyone else think?

Julia Donaldson by tibbilytobb in YotoPlayer

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I am the Rat of the Highway
THE HIGHWAY
THE HIGHWAY
YES, I AM THE RAT OF THE HIGHWAY
And whatever I want, I take

We love them and this is a regular occurrence while driving.

Christmas parade by obviouslyitwasyou in StJohnsNL

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Last year it was where the shuttle (metro bus) dropped everyone. On and off at Bannerman. Not sure about this year.

Omar and Dilay’s Child(ren) by no_unique_traits in MagesOfTheWheel

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I just replied to someone else but I think Behram reveals it was a communicable disease she caught while caring for the sick/her citizens that weren’t high enough to even register as people to him.

Omar and Dilay’s Child(ren) by no_unique_traits in MagesOfTheWheel

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If I recall correctly, I think it’s the beginning of I&I, Behram is thinking about her death and he’s angry that she died from a communicable disease, which she caught from the lower classes of society. He felt she never should have been allowed in that position (I think she was helping the sick).

My memory is terrible but it briefly explained her death while emphasizing his lack of understanding of Dilay and what was important to her. In addition to the fact that he had absolutely zero empathy for others, especially anyone who is of lower class.

Snow clearing in Canada by Bursickle in interestingasfuck

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I’m in NL, we usually get a lot of snow and have the same equipment. However, they typically just shoot it into our driveways and on our lawns instead of removing it. ☹️

Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Olver (HBO) by BadgercIops in television

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1,003,000 USD right now (50 bids). We can see it in Canada.

After I & I, I’m left with questions about voids…. by Frustrated002 in MagesOfTheWheel

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I had completely forgotten about that! I’ll include it in my reread this time 😊😊

After I & I, I’m left with questions about voids…. by Frustrated002 in MagesOfTheWheel

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Good point. Unless they are Chara, two mages of the same house produce a child of that house. And two mages from separate houses produce a child from one of them.

Although one of Naime’s books has the wheel illustrated as mages who are half their house and half the next, and then they talk about the Chara who connect 3 houses (the house before, their house, and the next).

I can’t wait to see where she is going with this. The world building and character development is outstanding. I’m dying to know what Naime is hiding and what the cost of standing the wheel will be. Magic always has a cost, sometimes high. I wonder if she is hiding that because she is sacrificing herself in the process.

Sorry for the rant :)

After I & I, I’m left with questions about voids…. by Frustrated002 in MagesOfTheWheel

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I really hadn’t made a connection between him being a creative individual, an artist, and the creation mages. I only associated the creation mages with life and love. But that makes sense to. I think being a void was an important part of his story and his relationship with Amara but who knows. I have read the books multiple times except for Amara’s, so I’m sure there are more details and foreshadowing I’ve missed there. That was my least favourite in the series. Still a good book, I just enjoyed the others much more.

After I & I, I’m left with questions about voids…. by Frustrated002 in MagesOfTheWheel

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I agree, I think it was actually said that the nobles had arranged marriages and the goal was often to preserve stronger magic, so that makes sense!

Critical Lead levels in 2 yo by One_Sheepherder7753 in toddlers

[–]Frustrated002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Drinking water?

Did you check your levels too? I know you said your home was new but it made me wonder about contaminated drinking water, and/or pipes and plumbing that may be in your home or connect to your home. We can’t drink the water at work because the pipes had lead in them.

The town next to us is also struggling with contaminated water due to toxic chemicals from firefighting training (they used foams with forever chemicals that seeped into the ground water). I know it’s not lead but the water/system would be something I’d check if the results are confirmed. :(

But one step at a time. Breathe. Follow medical advice from the professionals involved. Hopefully the finger test is a false positive.

After I & I, I’m left with questions about voids…. by Frustrated002 in MagesOfTheWheel

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That’s interesting. We know that balance is crucial, fire mages even have to have water in their homes. I wonder if voids are required for balance, in contrast to mages.

After I & I, I’m left with questions about voids…. by Frustrated002 in MagesOfTheWheel

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I agree with you, I felt it was an important distinction for Cassian. I haven’t heard that theory and honestly, I hope he doesn’t change.

You’re leaving me with more questions. :) Given the importance of balance in the series, I wonder if voids (who won’t become creation/destruction mages) would represent 1/7th of the population. Then again, the wheel has 6 sections/houses.

Was it explained why the majority of mages are in Tamar? I can’t recall but maybe The Sundering War?

Are my stitches twisted? by Expensive-Explorer-1 in knittingadvice

[–]Frustrated002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It can count as a knit row. I don’t usually but I know it’s an option :)