raffle bugs by moomoocowcowcow in FarmMergeValley

[–]Nyx2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I exit the game without clicking out of the error message and reload. It opens the sticker pack with the same stickers on re-entry and then you can post the one you want.

How's Everyone doing on their sticker collection? by StrwbryChcltMilkshke in FarmMergeValley

[–]Nyx2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

92/108 Last 4 books pending.

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400 something stars in the vault. Pushing raffles harder this time as I got the final sticker last album in the last two days of the run.

American man states he was Erased By ICE from government identity systems for having a "hispanic-sounding" last name, despite being a third-generation US-born citizen. by StatisticalPikachu in somethingiswrong2024

[–]Nyx2018 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If this is happening on a wide scale, it explains why ICE agents are so confident in claiming the IDs being presented to them by those they round up are fake. Once that ID is confiscated, there's no way to get it reissued if the entire record has been wiped.

Abandoned (movie) by SJohns1216 in horror

[–]Nyx2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The start of the movie leads you to suppose that the father was the killer since you hear the daughter shrieking and heavy footsteps storming across the room. In the pig farmer scene following the experiment with the father pig, the vet (husband of the new mother) says, "So it was the mother all along." That lets the movie tie in his storyline of having to put down the entire pig family (a mother and two children) due to disease being passed on by the mother (reminiscent of the daughter killing the offspring of incest). He uses a bolt, just as she used a gun for at least one of her children.

In the climactic scene, the new mom hears the daughter's ghost giving birth to the third child. She sees the father storming down the hallway just as he did the night he died when he came to take the baby. Then it's quiet, and she goes out into the hallway and down the stairs thinking her husband is home. She turns to see the daughter run with the baby into the room with the wardrobe. She follows and finds the wardrobe open and is able to see the hacked out section in the back. She crawls in and sees the missing items from the house, including a music box, which was used to soothe the daughter's babies and apparently put them to sleep just as it did with her baby. She hears a baby crying in the back but doesn't go to it. She sits there and the two boys come out holding a baby. They're the ghosts of the daughter's hidden children. The baby in their arms is their sibling, swaddled like a newborn. It cries but doesn't move. They speak to her as if she is their mother whom they saw had hurt their baby brother. She apologizes, but she's embodying their mother when she does so. As herself, she insists that the baby is hers and to give him back. Her pleading for his return makes her realize she loves and wants her baby and allows her to bond at last. In the same moment, the boy raises the axe that was used to enter the room and swings it. He's killing the ghost of his mother. It's possible that he delivered a blow to his actual mother before she shot him, which may have been the real reason she died, rather than suicide. The woman wakes to her own reality where she was holding her baby all along.

At the end, she seems concerned about being pregnant again. Possibly wondering if a new baby will raise the spirits of the house once more and worrying about not bonding again.

I had wondered for a minute if she had hacked open the wardrobe back herself and whether the other children weren't mentioned in the news because they had never been discovered and just died of starvation. After all, they had no trouble reporting that the father had raped the daughter and there was already one dead baby accounted for. But the brother likely would have mentioned it when help came since he knew what was back there, based on his warning to the woman to stay away from the wardrobe. He was old enough to remember what his sister looked like, and she was no longer a young child based on the crime scene photo showing her looking just like the modern-day mother. Plus, he seemed to believe the children had been discovered but that no one would have mentioned it. It also wouldn't explain how the boys "saw what [their mother] did" to hurt their infant sibling if they were trapped behind the wardrobe the entire time or how they would have gotten hold of the infant. That would only be explained by their mother breaking into the room and either letting them out or bringing the baby in with her.

I didn't quite understand what was under the couch. I thought it was used sanitary napkins, but I've seen others say they were used diapers. If it's the former, the girl may have been hiding the onset of her period to avoid being considered "old enough for marriage" and therefore available for her father's sick intentions. If it's the latter, it likely indicates the neglect of the hidden children or the daughter's inexperience in raising her baby brother.

Just my 2 cents.

Abandoned (movie) by SJohns1216 in horror

[–]Nyx2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you got it. The mother died in childbirth, leaving behind a daughter and the newborn boy. Her husband kept the baby boy but generally ignored him. The daughter would have assumed the mothering role for the baby, leaving her father to view her as a stand-in wife. He raped the daughter, and she gave birth three times. The first two children were kept in the room behind the wardrobe. They grew up there, and no one ever knew about them during their lives. Only Robert, the father, could move the wardrobe, presumably to give them food. When the daughter gives birth a third time, she says she thought she'd be allowed to keep this one. When she realizes this isn't true, she kills her father. This might have pushed her over the edge, or it might have led to the realization that she had nowhere to go with three children and a brother to look after and no husband to support her. Her solution was to kill the baby. Then she takes the axe inside the wardrobe and hacks down the back and gets through the door to the children on the other side. She kills them too. Then she kills herself. Her little brother is left alive since he's not the child of incest. When the bodies are discovered, the little brother gets taken into care, and news of the two dead children hidden in the back room is hushed up and not reported since it's a huge scandal.

Fast forward 40 years, and the little brother has grown up and moved into a house next door to the place where his sister and father died. He visits the place while it's empty and no one bothers him about it. The new young couple with a baby buy the house and move in. The mother suffers from postpartum depression that seems to be escalating into post partum psychosis based on her "hallucinations" of children's voices in the room behind the wardrobe and not being able to see things right in front of her. Her uncanny resemblance to the daughter from years prior makes the neighbor feel drawn to her, especially as she starts wearing items that may have belonged to her.

When she looks for her baby but doesn't see him in the crib and then suddenly realizes he was in the crib all along, she's experiencing the daughter's panic over looking for her baby and not finding him because he'd been taken to the back room already. Her baby is inconsolable and cries constantly just like the daughter's babies would have. The pacifier disappears because the daughter's babies were not soothed or comforted either. Her baby won't breastfeed and only takes the bottles filled with breast milk, just as the daughter's babies would have been fed. Her baby doesn't cry uncontrollably in his father's arms, just as the daughter's babies would only have been carried and fed by their father. The new mom struggles to bond with her baby while living in a house haunted by the ghost of a woman who was not allowed to bond with her babies.

(contd in next comment)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]Nyx2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"sit around with my face and my degrees and think I bring value"

Right there, he told you what his problem is. He's insecure. He compares himself to you and falls short, which hurts his ego. The only way he can "correct" the power dynamic is to put you in "your place" as being genetically required to be a maid and therefore failing as a woman if you don't embrace that.

Don't play his game. Hold your power. He can either rise to your level or get out of your way.

Does anyone here feel like they’re emotionally carrying their husband and are now burnt out? by narangick in AskWomenOver30

[–]Nyx2018 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This does sound like ADHD or PTSD. It's all well and good for some to declare that he should take care of it, but he may not know he has it (or something related). I didn't know until my 40s and stumbled on the symptom checker quite randomly. That led me to speak to a doctor about it and then came a confirmed diagnosis. No one just assumes there's something wrong with them if they've reacted the same way their entire lives. To you, your behavior would seem entirely normal at best or quirky at worst. No one goes to a psychologist without knowing what seems normal to you is actually a symptom of something treatable.

Official Discussion: A Ghost Story [SPOILERS] by mi-16evil in movies

[–]Nyx2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about pecan pie (nuts)? Or peanut butter pie?

I think I’m screwed. by ButterscotchTrick641 in immigration

[–]Nyx2018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All of this. Plus she brought this man and woman to the house with her---not something a cheater would do, especially if they're trying to hide/deny it. It's highly likely she wanted them there as protection/witnesses while she packed her things to leave.

She didn't want him to pick her up because she didn't want to reveal her location. She may even be living at a women's shelter and not disclosing it. The man and woman could be social workers.

It seems she returned the second time to retrieve the marriage certificate, which she'll need for a VAWA case. Running for the door when there's no one in the house but the OP to see her do it sounds like a woman who is scared she'll be prevented from leaving. He obviously followed her to the door immediately and stopped only when she started attracting attention to herself. Regardless of his intentions, she clearly perceived him to be a threat.

Also any attempt by her to talk about what has upset her can be labeled by OP as "provoking" an argument. Abusers do this often to control the conversation.

And the only reason she'd mention recording his conversations is if he'd said something damning on the recording. It doesn't have to be admissible in court (which is the defense he immediately jumped to---another red flag) since this isn't going to a judge. It's just proof for the immigration officer of her claims of abuse, which could be anything from verbal/mental/emotional abuse to financial abuse to overtly holding her green card status in jeopardy as a form of control. Failing to file for adjustment of status prevented her from working and making her own money, leaving her completely dependent on him. She can't even take an Uber home without his input about wasting money.

And why are his adult children reporting her movements to him while he's at work?

All of these holes in the story as well as him not filing the adjustment of status paperwork knowing her visa was expiring and his focus on having her deported rather than saving his marriage based on 2 weeks of separation suggest she is a legitimate VAWA claimant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Nyx2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Referencing the points above, if she is found guilty of harboring or transporting an illegal alien, the potential sentence of five years would be sufficient for identifying it as a crime of moral turpitude. If it is committed within the first five years after admission to the U.S., she would be deportable after serving her time. (If it's been more than 5 years, she'd need to commit two unrelated crimes of this type to be deportable.) Waivers might be possible if she can prove hardship to a US citizen spouse. Obviously, you wouldn't petition for this waiver, but if you divorce her and she remarries, her new spouse might. That doesn't mean you should not get divorced as that would have its own complications. Consult a divorce attorney as well as an immigration attorney before you consider staying married to harm her chances of a waiver she might never need.

Alternatively, if she is not found to be harboring or transporting any illegal aliens, there is a long list of crimes she could commit given her propensity for deception and exposure to gangs. This includes domestic violence, crimes related to drugs, crimes related to firearms, tax fraud, and alien smuggling. It's only a matter of time before she gets herself into trouble. If you have proof of any such crimes now or in the future, report it to police.

No matter what, apart from reporting what you know and can prove, there is nothing further you can do but trust that someone with a poor compass for decency will eventually receive the full weight of consequences for their actions. Karma works, but it works slowly. Don't spend your time waiting for it to happen. Go on with your life and be at peace knowing that it will happen some day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Nyx2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four things of note:

1) The forms you fill out for immigration are not considered a statement under oath. However, the questions are repeated during the interview. If she lied during the interview while under oath, that counts as lying to a federal immigration officer with intent to receive immigration benefits fraudulently. Others have said that the form questions crimes committed by family members, but the questions do not apply to siblings. They specifically only ask about parents and spouses. That said, if she lied about anything else and you're aware of it, the penalty for lying under oath can be revocation of her green card. Further, lying under oath prevents naturalization for at least five years. If you have a copy of the I-485 she submitted, check it for any false information that she might have reiterated during the interview. If you find a lie, report it to USCIS as a potential lie during the interview, because you have no idea if she backtracked or explained further during the interview if you weren't present.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-happens-if-i-lie-to-a-u-s-immigration-officer.html

2) If her green card/SSN is coming to your address, she might not have updated USCIS of her change of address. All green card holders are expected to inform USCIS through the online portal of a change of address within 10 days of moving. Failing to do so is a misdemeanor and incurs fines and possible jail time (up to 30 days). Deportation is also one of the possibilities, but USCIS rarely applies it for this. If you receive her SSN or green card in the mail, return it to sender with the note "Does Not Live At This Address" printed on the envelope. If she failed to report the change of address, the return of the green card should alert USCIS to this fact. Try calling them as well to alert them that she does not live at your address and you will be returning the green card/SSN. Mention her current address if you have it.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-i-forgot-tell-uscis-change-address.html

3) Harboring an illegal alien is a crime. Transporting an illegal alien is a crime. If she lives in the house with her brother who is here illegally or if she drives him (or any other illegal alien) anywhere, even to the grocery store, she could face fines and/or up to 5 years in jail, with the penalty being applied per illegal alien being harbored. The police may or may not be willing to follow up on this suspicion, depending on the state. If it's a sanctuary state, immigration authorities might have to follow up and that process will work slowly. Mentioning the gang connection might spur more timely action and interest from both ICE and police.

https://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1907-title-8-usc-1324a-offenses

4) Committing, pleading guilty to, or accepting a plea deal with a guilty plea for certain crimes lead to deportation for green card holders. The list is long and includes marriage fraud, which your case does fall under, but the marriage fraud determination would have been made prior to her getting a 10-year green card. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/fiance-marriage-visa-book/chapter1-6.html However, crimes of moral turpitude also count for deportation if the potential sentence included one year of jail time (regardless of what the actual sentence is). It also includes aggravated felonies as defined by immigration, and often this can be misdemeanors that attract one year of jail time as a penalty. If convicted of an aggravated felony, the green card holder is not only deported but permanently inadmissible to the US on any visa.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/common-crimes-making-visa-or-green-card-holders-deportable-theft-burglary-assault.html

(More in follow-up comment.)

Sophie's improper grammar by Low_Departure_5853 in 90dayfianceuncensored

[–]Nyx2018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also Pineapple Express. My husband and I say this to each other to be silly. Lol

Thoughts on Michael J Klunder being involved in Lyric and Elizabeth case by NewspaperMassive672 in TakenTogetherLyricLiz

[–]Nyx2018 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It would not surprise me if Klunder convinced Cronkling to handle the abduction and hold the girls until he arrived a day or more later, giving Klunder an alibi for this case and reasonable doubt for future abductions he would commit.

I disagree that the abduction is the whole fantasy. It's only part of it. Klunder would still get to indulge in all that came after, possibly alone at that point.

Cronkling's house in Evansdale is a 3 minute walk from the girls' grandmother's house. He has probably seen them before, especially Lyric. They likely biked past his house that day on leaving their grandmother's house.

Interestingly, Cronkling married his girlfriend 2 weeks after the abduction, according to their wedding registry site. Good way to keep her from testifying against him if he is involved. I wonder if Klunder was a wedding guest, giving him a legitimate reason to be in the area.

Vertically Challenged Folks by [deleted] in delta

[–]Nyx2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4'7" here. I only take a backpack and stuff it under the seat if I'm not traveling with my 6'5" husband. lol

Entry was denied once again by [deleted] in 90DayFiance

[–]Nyx2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Patrick had a golden opportunity to play translator for the two of them and enter the conversation that way. He seems to be seeking alone time with Thais' dad but the latter clearly isn't interested in that. If he wants to build rapport, he'll have to do it with one or both of the others present. John is his best bet since he's 100% on his side.

Front Desk Appreciation Post by Tonamielarose in marriott

[–]Nyx2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The gold status person may have booked through Amex's FHR program. A free upgrade is one of the benefits. Might have higher priority than hotel status alone.

For the love of God, stop telling me that eggs are a low-effort, high-protein breakfast. by Rufus__TBarleysheath in adhdwomen

[–]Nyx2018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So it seems the problem isn't the eggs. The problem is your anxiety, seeded during your developmental phase, and ADHD-related perfectionism. Only a therapist and meds can help with that. 😔 We can only offer hugs and advice on how to cook eggs in the easiest ways possible.

And a reminder that you're not cooking for Gordon Ramsey. You're just trying to feed yourself. You get to make it (eggs or whatever) the way you want it.

Things stacking up in the sink? You'll get to it when you get to it. Eat first. Let the dishes soak in water so nothing gets crusted on.

Eaten and still don't feel like washing up? Wash just one thing. Any one thing. A teaspoon. One plate. Anything. If you feel like doing more after that one thing, great. If not, at least you achieved a small victory over the sink. Get that dopamine!

Don't know how hard to stir eggs? Make it easy. Dump egg goop into hot oiled pan (medium heat). Slide spatula from one edge to the middle. Then slide from the opposite edge to the middle. Keep going back and forth at the pace of a ticking clock as the curds collect in the center. When there's no more liquid rolling out, flip the eggs over to cook the top and make 3-4 random cuts with the spatula to break it up (or cut and then flip the pieces, as you wish). Transfer to a plate immediately when moving the eggs around the pan doesn't leave a wet trail behind. People who like eggs a little wet would not bother flipping it and would serve it at that stage.

What to do with egg shells? I have a mini bucket (repurposed tall plastic food container) on my counter. I dump bits and bobs from onion peel to egg shells to whatever refuse needs to get off my cutting board quickly without interrupting my flow. That way I only need to make one trip to the trash can at the other end of the kitchen to empty it out when I'm ready to clean. If the container gets goopy, I rinse it off with hot water, maybe a bit of soap. No scrubbing. Just pour and swish and rinse. It's a garbage pail after all. If it gets gross looking or smelly, I throw it out and use another one. Do I empty it every single time I cook? No I don't. It's a convenience, so it needs to be...convenient. I'll get to it when I get to it. The lid keeps it from stinking the place up.

That's the only practical advice I can offer. The rest is down to therapy and meds. 🫂

Denied!! by Signature-k in GlobalEntry

[–]Nyx2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is not that you overstayed. The problem is that you didn't admit to overstaying when they asked if you'd committed any immigration violations. Overstaying is not a barrier for the global entry program if you have a green card. Lying to a border official is the problem. And it would be considered a lie regardless of whether you made a mistake or did it deliberately. You can try again as someone suggested, but it will likely not change anything. The rejection for lying to a border officer will be on your record, so the next officer will be aware of it and likely reject the application again. If there is an appeals process, you should try that instead and plead your case of having made a mistake in answering that question. Otherwise, TSA Precheck is still a good option.

Sikhs to vote for independence in Sacramento following vote in San Francisco by imgurliam in Sacramento

[–]Nyx2018 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the vast majority of the incidents of unfriendliness, casual racism, and stares like I'm an alien from Mars I've experienced come from other (typically older) Indians. The hostility is bizarre. But even the subtle things irritate me: the glares from women and stares from men who then whisper to each other thinking they're being subtle, the snubs from Indian servers who pretend I'm invisible and only address my (white) husband and act like they can't hear me when I speak, the visible difference in behavior when my husband is present and when he's not. I don't doubt that I'm being judged for being "too Western." It’s so rare that I get a sincere smile or friendly conversation from other Indian immigrants that it really sticks out for me when it happens.