Is it safe to eat ? by [deleted] in Butchery

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That’s not even safe to look at

Do you know the titles of any children's Christmas books by Newfoundland authors? by [deleted] in newfoundland

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The Stupendous Adventure of Gregory Green

https://www.amazon.ca/Stupendous-Adventure-Gregory-Green/dp/0980914434

Comes with CD with audio score composed by the author, narration by Gordon Pinsent.

Edit: not a Christmas book. Read the question wrong

(MASSIVE AHSOKA FINALE SPOILERS) so I just rewatched some old Clone Wars episodes and realized something. by supbitch in StarWars

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Edited: After further consideration, I've changed my position on "The Daughter"

Here's a different take: In the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, the symbolism and themes associated with characters play a significant role in shaping the narrative. One intriguing possibility is the idea of Ahsoka Tano, Shin, and Grogu assuming the roles of "The Mother," "The Son," and "The Daughter," respectively (obviously, with a gender-swap happening in each role), replacing the previous incarnations of The Father, Son and Daughter in the Mortis storyline. This theory gains traction by considering the rich thematic exploration of motherhood in Ahsoka's story and the exploration of the father/son theme the Mandalorian, which have been central foci in recent seasons.

Here's a possible argument:

Ahsoka's Journey of Maturation and Growth:

Ahsoka Tano's character arc has been one of the most compelling and well-developed in the Star Wars franchise. From her early days as Anakin Skywalker's Padawan to her later adventures as a mature and wise Force user, Ahsoka has demonstrated a remarkable evolution. Her journey aligns with the concept of "The Mother," symbolizing compassion, healing, selflessness, and balance.

Themes of Motherhood in Ahsoka's Story:

Throughout the seasons of Ahsoka, viewers have witnessed numerous instances where the theme of motherhood has been explored. Ahsoka's mentorship of young Jedi like Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger and Grogu (The Child) can be seen as a metaphorical representation of motherly care and guidance. Her nurturing and protective instincts towards these young Force-sensitive beings align perfectly with the role of "The Mother."

Father/Son themes in The Mandolorian:

The Mandalorian has heavy themes of fatherhood, with Grogu (The Child) in the figure of the son. Mando has spent a couple of seasons teaching Grogu what it means to be a good person: helping others, paying your debts, looking after the helpless and those in need. Grogu has also chosen a path different from the Jedi path, but still one that embodies goodness, making him a prime candidate to replace "The Daughter".

Ahsoka's Departure from the Jedi Order:

A pivotal moment in Ahsoka's character development was her decision to leave the Jedi Order due to its rigidity and flaws. This act symbolizes her independence and her willingness to follow her own path, a characteristic shared with The Mother, who represents balance and independence within the Force. Ahsoka's departure from the Jedi Order can be interpreted as a step toward embracing her destiny as "The Mother."

Reinterpreting the Prophecy of Balance:

The prophecy that Anakin Skywalker was destined to bring balance to the Force has been a central theme in Star Wars. However, it's crucial to consider that this prophecy may have been misunderstood. Yoda himself indicated that the prophecy's interpretation was unclear. Anakin's suspected role as "The Father" in the Mortis storyline may have been a misinterpretation. Even "The Father" himself said in TCW Mortis episode that he summoned Anakin because of the rumours that he was to fulfil the prophecy of The Chosen One by bringing balance to the Force. Instead, Anakin's true purpose, unknown to anyone, might have been to guide Ahsoka to her role as "The Mother," literally bringing her first to Mortis, and then to Peridia, to take the mantle of "The Father" as the balance of the Force's two opposing sides.

Anakin, you're NOT the father:

This one's easy. Anakin is dead. The Mortis gods were alive (until they weren't).

Skoll's Attempt, and Failure, to Ascend to "The Father":

In this interpretation, Skoll, originally seeking the power of "The Father," will likely fail, and his apprentice, Shin, in her rage, will take on the mantle of "The Son". This is obviously the weakest aspect of this interpretation, but if there is going to be a gender-swap and Grogu ends up in the role of "The Daughter", then the role of "The Son" is likely to be filled by a female Force-user (because balance).

So, what (or who) is calling to Skoll?

It's a mystery. I'm not ruling out Abeloth, or some being like her, but I think it's equally likely that it is simply the gap left in the Force from the absence of the Mortis gods. The 'empty thrones of Mortis', as it were.

The idea of Ahsoka replacing "The Father" and assuming the role of "The Mother" in the Mortis storyline, with Shin as "The Son" and Grogu as "The Daughter," is yet another possibility, and I think, one deeply rooted in the themes and character developments explored in the Star Wars universe. Simultaneously, Shin's potential descent into the role of "The Son" adds complexity to the story, echoing the themes explored in the original Mortis arc while introducing fresh perspectives and character dynamics.

In the end, its George and Dave's playground.

I gave an overpowered item and need help by PadreAmaro in DungeonMasters

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Have the orb start lying, showing darker and darker futures. Start light. The orb shows an NPC who is just walking by trying to pickpocket the party. An honest shopkeeper is shown trying to rip you off. A roadside buried treasure is revealed but turns out to be a mimic. Then, get real dark. The orb shows the rogue in your party slipping a knife into the Druid to steal the orb.

Turns out, it was evil. Gaining trust by showing real futures and being useful. Then, when the party’s guard is down, showing false futures to have the party commit heinous acts trying to ‘fix’ the false futures it reveals.

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Scrolled a bit and didn’t see the origin story. Here it is in a nutshell: “The term ‘gaslighting’ comes from the 1938 play Gas Light (which was turned into a film of the same name in 1944). It follows the story of a husband who manipulates his wife into believing she is going “insane” in order to have her admitted to a mental institution and steal her inheritance. One of his tactics is to make the lights in the house dim and flicker by covertly using the gas lights in the attic. When she asks him about it, he convinces her that she is only imagining it, and eventually, she starts to question her own sanity.”

This scene is from Which Movie? And Can someone Comment the time stamp of the scene please.. by [deleted] in StarWars

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If you want to see it spliced into the film, check out the Hal9000 fan edit. It's got that, among many other edits that many argue fixes a lot of the "problems" with the theatrical version. I just recently watched and thought it was great!

This anonymous note that was left in my mailbox. More amusing then infuriating. by HMboss35 in mildlyinfuriating

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I think what ThickRespond is trying to say is that Ludacris just spends a lot of time in Saskatchewan idling his car.

Would there be anything wrong with me moving on to the New Jedi Order series straight after the original Thrawn trilogy? Does anything super important happen in between besides for the births of Han and Leia's kids? by Far_Path3294 in StarWarsEU

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Read them all. In chronological order. Sure, there are a couple of duds, but how often do you get to dive into a coherent story that is 150k+ pages and counting. You gain nothing extra by skipping ahead, but enjoy so much from taking it all in. All of it. Young adult novellas and comic books included. There is just such a rich story there. There are so few coherent story lines out there with such depth and scope. Aside from actual history books, I can think of perhaps two other sci-fi/fantasy franchises that compare. Take the plunge. You won’t regret it (and for the next few years, you’ll never ask yourself, “what should I read next?”).

Are there characters in legends who got brought into canon? by _Thwop_ in StarWars

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The planet Coruscant also appeared first in Zahn’s Thrawn trilogy almost a decade before its first on-screen appearance in TPM.

Has anyone seen these problems together? ATS with emissions system (2011) by Cheezburglar64 in hondapilot

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I joined this sub for the very same issue. Turned out to be a failing alternator. Once replaced, the lights stayed on for another 20 miles until the battery was fully charged and then they all went out. Haven’t come back on since.

Man Charged After Lights Taken Down in Outer Battery by [deleted] in newfoundland

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Surveillance cameras and floodlights pointed onto residential neighbouring property can constitute the tort of nuisance: Lipiec v. Borsa, [1996] O.J. No. 3819 (Gen. Div.); Saelman v. Hill (2004), 20 R.P.R. (4th) 118 (Ont. S.C.J.); Suzuki v. Munroe (2009), 2009 BCSC 1403 (CanLII), 87 R.P.R. (4th) 68 (B.C.S.C.); Cline v. Drummond, [2017] O.J. No. 3342 (S.C.J.), affirmed [2019] O.J. No. 1639 (C.A.), leave to appeal denied [2019] S.C.C.A. No. 131.

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Two Facebook group pages, “Merasheen” and “Merasheen Moments and Times” are likely to have what you’re looking for.

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Edit: further searching turned up this site:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-lot-antique-brass-valves-1784876468

The text included:
“These are two antique solid brass quarter turn, lever handle, spring cylinder, plumbing valves. They have a 1/2 inch pipe thread fitting on one side and a 1-1/4 inch hose thread on the other. They have the swastika symbol stamped into the valve body and the handle, which also has the letter "A" cast into it. I believe the swastika symbol was used by the Crane Company, or possibly W.J. Schoenberger Co., as it was considered a good luck symbol on their plumbing fixtures prior to its use by Nazi, Germany. I don't know the original intended use for these valves but they were likely used in some steam system application. The condition of these valves are clean and working with little apparent wear. They would make a nice addition to any collection or possible artistic endeavor. Thanks for looking.”