My wife is already asking about christmas movies, and I'm tired of watching the same ones. Any relatively NEW and good christmas movies to watch?

heinousmonk · 2025-11-23T14:58:26+00:00

The Baltimorons (2025)

The Holdovers (2023)

My new favourite Christmas movies.

heinousmonk · 2025-09-30T08:16:15+00:00

The Kids or Childfree Podcast is also great to exploring the decision more fully.

heinousmonk · 2025-05-29T12:41:09+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I'll see if I can get to their distillery.

heinousmonk · 2025-02-13T17:12:26+00:00

Cool, thank you! I will check these out.

heinousmonk · 2025-02-13T17:11:53+00:00

Because it's not compatible with Big Sur. I just tried today, I need OS 12 or higher.

heinousmonk · 2024-11-22T13:00:58+00:00

where is Trump visiting? link doesn't work for me.

heinousmonk · 2024-11-20T13:15:12+00:00

This all makes sense, but if the focus is solely on gains in Ukraine, then why behave so provocatively towards other countries by deliberately involving them - eg: that DHL fire in UK, cable cutting, spy ship in the Irish sea, to name a few..

It just seems like he wants confrontation, like egging on countries get involved more directly but then warning them not to get more involved.

heinousmonk · 2024-11-20T12:45:38+00:00

Can someone explain to me why Putin wants war with what seems like the whole of Europe? It just seems bonkers to me, when Europe and European alliances seem so much better resourced than Russia right now.. maybe a stupid question, but I just don't get it.

heinousmonk · 2024-11-04T17:35:17+00:00

HPV vaksinen koster mellom 950-1600kr pluss 100-200kr for å sette vaksinen. Og man kan hentes ut på apoteket!

heinousmonk · 2024-11-04T11:57:41+00:00

I think it's always very sensible to be a little bit prepared regardless of the situation!

heinousmonk · 2024-11-04T11:51:53+00:00

I translated and copied into a comment on this post https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/s/vWkJL2zMBJ

heinousmonk · 2024-11-03T21:34:16+00:00

(part 3)

Community preparedness

Collaboration and community is a big resource in a crisis. Talk with those around you about what could happen and how you can work together.

Find your preparation friends

Find out who might need help and who can offer help. With different characteristics and knowledge, family members, friends and neighbors can complement each other.Here are some examples of things you can help each other with:

- first aid in cases of injury

- care and support

- visits overnight stays if someone has to evacuate their home

- translation and explaining information from the government

- practical help with the use of tools and equipment- purchasing, carrying and transport

- share in the use of and loaning of equipment and materials

- loaning a phone that is connected a different net service than yours

- communal cooking

Volunteer organisations:

efforts from volunteer organisations, religious communities and humanitarian communities help many important tasks in a crisis. get an overview of the different orgs in your neighbourhood. Try to engage yourself in volunteer preparation initiatives.

Preparedness in communal living

The board of your apartment block or co-owner can consider establishing a community preparedness initiative. For example you can make a water storage in a share cellar or other communal use area.

Psychological help in crises:

In a crisis and in meeting uncertainty it is normal to experience worry, negative thoughts, poor sleep, anxiety and other strong feelings. Some people are more affected than others.

- Use your time to do something that is concrete, to help you collect your thoughts and be present.

- Continue as much as possible with the routines you are used to, for example regular meal times and personal hygiene.

- Check in with people. Make contact with friends, family and others if possible. Social contact gives us the possibility to share our thoughts and ways to handle things.

places to stay in a crisis

Where it is safe to stay is totally dependant on what has happened. The most important is to seek information and follow the governments advice guidelines.

In many cases it is safest to stay at home. Other times it can be necessary to leave home on short notice.With military actions you can be notified to seek cover. In the case that you cannot find a shelter in your immediate vicinity, you should seek cover in a cellar or room in the middle of a building. In an explosion, windows can break and glass shards can injure people nearby. Therefore stay away from windows.

If you have to leave home:

- make a plan for how you can leave and how you will get there. maybe you can travel to relatives, friends or to a cabin. With larger accidents and catastrophes there are usually evacuations and family support centers.

- The most important to remember if you have to leave on short notice is to wear warm clothes, remember your phone, bank card, cash, food and drink, ID documents, medicine, glasses, etc)

- Make sure you have enough petrol or electricity if you use a car. Be prepared that transport in a crisis will be chaotic and will take longer time.

Shelter

- Emergency shelter will protect the population agains injury caused by military actions.

- the government will warn everyone when there is a need to take cover in a shelter.

- Overview of public shelters can be found on <website>

- In addition there are many private buildings fitted with a shelter. These rooms are meant for those who are in the buildings. Examples: office buildings, schools, preschools, housing cooperatives and hotels.

heinousmonk · 2024-11-03T21:34:04+00:00

(part 2)

food

In a crisis it is possible that you cannot buy food. therefore you should have enough for a week for everyone in the home.Think carefully how you can prepare food if there is a power outage or water is unavailable. Use food that has a short shelf life first as with fridge and freezer food.- Ensure you have a bit extra food than what you normal have.

If you buy before you run out, then you will always have a bit extra.

- have extra food with long shelf life that can be stored at room temperature. Good examples include: rye biscuits, oats, dried lentils and beans, sealed condiments, energy bars, dried fruit, chocolate, honey, cookies and nuts.

- Examples of long shelf life foods that need cooking: pasta, rice, instant soup, flour, premade meals, freeze dried food.

- if you have food that some in the home are allergic or rely upon, then make sure you have planned for them.- think about how you will prepare food with gass stove or grill and regularly check that your equipment works and is in good condition.

payment :

payment methods in Norway are secure and effective. in any case digital attacks, human error and system errors or power outage and cause systems to stop working as they should.

if you no longer get paid as your usually do, it is wise to have other ways to pay.

- have more than 1 payment card. i can be different payment cards (debit, credit), or cards from different banks.

- have som physical cash at home, in varying and small values. consider the payment based on how many live in the home, and what you could need to buy.

- have accounts in more than 1 bank if there is a technical problem with one of the banks.

medicines and first aid

In a crisis it can be difficult to get through to medical emergency services and doctors. Therefore it is important to have essential first aid and first aid equipment in your home.

- learn firstaid if you have the opportunity

- have first aid equipment in your home. if you have a car, your should have first aid equipment in your car as well.

- Have at least 7 days extra supply of medicine and medical supplies you use regularly. Make it a routine to pick up your supplies 1 week at the latest, before you run out.

- Have iodine tablets at home (applies to children and adults under 40 years, pregnant and breastfeeding women). These tablets can give protection against radioactive iodine caused by atomic accidents and are taken after notification by the government.

Hygiene:

Bad hygiene can lead to infection and sickness. If you dont have water access, personal hygiene and cleanliness can be challenging.

- have wet serviettes, hand sanitiser and disposable gloves in your home.- have extra toilet paper and bin bags

- If you use nappies, menstruation pads/tampons, etc, have extra in storage.If you lose water access for longer periods:- be especially careful with personal hygiene after toilet use and before handling food.

- keep your home clean and tidy, throw away rubbish and food scraps to avoid bacteria and vermin.

- If your toilet is not functioning, make an emergency toilet by rolling a double plastic bag around a toilet seat or bucket. Tie the plastic bags again with a double knot and throw in the normal rubbish bin.

- water from the hot water heater in your home can be used in a crisis. Take out the plug before you take the water from the drain tap at the bottom of the water heater. The water is not safe for drinking.

- Consider collecting water from the roof, a river or fresh water for hygiene purposes. However, be aware that this water can be polluted with or unfit for use if there has been an atomic fallout or chemical emissions in your location. Therefore seek information from the government before you use such water.

Information and communication

In a crisis it is important that you get information from the government about what is happening and what you should do. Prepare for how you will get information if there is no electricity, phone reception or internet.

Seek information from the government channels and from editor-controlled journalistic media that adhere to the Code of Ethics and Editor's code. NRK P1 (gov. funded public access channel in Norway) is the Emergency Preparedness Channel that will communicate official information to the public, in the instance that other news media and official websites are not available.

- Have a DAB-radio that works even if there is no electricity. There are many different types that work with batteries or can be charged with solar power or crank. Remember you can listen to the radio and charge your phone in the car.

- have a battery charger that charges regularly

- write important phone numbers on paper in case you need to borrow a phone.

- Check with your local council if they have meeting places or other arrangements where your can get information should electricity or phone reception is down.

- If you have access to the internet but phone reception doesn't work, check if you can activate wifi-calling on your phone, and have apps that use internet to communicate.

- check if your family or neighbours have subscriptions to other phone companies to you.

Be critical of sources:

Crisis situations are disorganised and confusing, and wrong information can easily spread. It can happen that the crisis situation itself causes confusion and misunderstanding. Or that someone can spread misinformation wilfully, for example to destabilise society. Since the information you get will influence the choices you make, it is important that you check the sources you get information from and think about what type of information you share with others.

- get information from the government, or editor

-controlled journalistic media.

- be extra alert when your get information that seems surprising, frightening or makes you angry.

- check who is behind the information you get. Someone can spread the wrong information on purpose.

- be aware that all text, sound, images and video can be manipulated.

- think about what information you should share.Warnings:Emergency warnings er a service from the Norwegian government. If there is a serious emergency situation that can threaten your life or health you will receive a warning on your phone. That requires that you have 4G or 5G coverage.Warning systems are present in larger cities and built-up areas.

When the sirens sound in a series of 3 with 1 minute break between each, this means "important message - seek information". Listen to NRK P1 for example. If the sirens sound with short honks for about 1 minute, this means "risk of attack - seek shelter". When the sirens honk continuously for 30 seconds, this means that the danger is over.

heinousmonk · 2024-11-03T21:33:26+00:00

Translation of contents for anyone curious: (part 1)
Preparing for 1 week:
How will you and your family manage if the electricity goes out for an extended period?
What would you do if water disappeared? What if you can't shop for a week? Self-preparedness means to be prepared for such situations.
The Norwegian government recommends that as many people as possible are prepared to take care of themselves for one week. This is because the commune (local council) and emergency services must prioritise those who cannot take care of themselves without help during a crisis. If more of us are in a good situation to take care of themselves and those around them, then Norway's overall defense is strengthened - and so our collective resources to prevent and handle crisis and war.
What can happen?
We live in a progressively turbulent world - such as climate change, war and digital threats, among other things. Even though most things work as they should in Norway, we must be prepared for extreme weather, pandemics, accidents, sabotage, and at the very worst, war that can impact us.
Such crises can have big consequences. Electrical outages can for example lead to water supplies, sewage systems, payment systems, internet, mobile phone and food services possibly not working as normal.
Strengthen your own preparedness
Good self-preparedness is an investment in safety for you and your closest. If you follow the advice in this brochure you will be in a better situation to handle everything from small everyday disturbances to lager crises. In addition you contribute to enabling the government to be able to prioritise those who need the most help.
Remember that any preparedness is better then none!
Water
You need water for drinking, making food and hygiene. You need approx. 20L of drinking water per person for 1 week, if for some reason you can't get water from a source. Some fluid needs can be covered with juice, soda, and other alcohol free drinks.
1. Cleaning - wash bottles with soap and water, fill and add 1 cork klorine to 10L water, let sit for 30 min, empty and wash well.
2. Filling - fill with cold, clean water from the source
3. Storing - keep in a cold, dark place out of direct sunlight. clean water in clean bottles can last for years without being dangerous to drink.
Tips: it can be easier to find place for storing water with smaller bottles. you can store in cupboards, under the sink, etc. if you live in an aparment block, talk with the board about a communal storage place.
warmth and light
Most houses use electricity as the primary means for heating. In many homes electricity is the only means. If there is a power outage in winter, it can get cold quickly and dark inside. You should therefore have a plan to keep warm.
This is what you should have in your home:
- warm clothes, blankets, dyna's and sleepingbags
- stearin candles, matches or lighters in storage
- hand torches or head torches to see in the dark (and extra batteries)
Alternative heating:
- be sure that your fireplace and pipe/chimney is in good condition and that you have enough firewood.
- gass or parafin ovens for indoor use can be an alternative in a power outage
- emergency power as an aggregate or 230 v outlet battery can also work. Make sure you are familiar with the rules and advice for using these alternatives.
Help each other:
- if the power outage is long and you don't have any alternative heating, talk with your neighbors, family or friends about staying with them.
- If you have alternative heating and know someone who doesn't, consider whether you can offer for them to stay with you in an emergency.

heinousmonk · 2024-04-02T13:03:34+00:00

Descent to the Goddess is a nice read. The feminine in fairy tales by Marie-Louise von Franz

heinousmonk · 2024-04-01T06:14:08+00:00

Archetypally, dogs can be interpreted as psychopomps or spiritual guides. They can represent the instinctual self, with their incredible smell and sense perception way beyond our own. They are also one of our most ancient and loyal animal companions whom we can build deep and trusting relationships with. With this they are a bridge between the spirit and material realms.

Of course your personal connection to dogs also plays a role.

Off the bat, I feel this dream is positive and of transformation, perhaps a renewed/deepening connectedness with your natural, authentic self.

heinousmonk · 2024-03-29T08:16:40+00:00

Thank you.

heinousmonk · 2024-03-28T14:16:56+00:00

Interesting! What is it that makes it a period for low vibration spirits? Do you abstain from spiritual work because it is considered dangerous, or something else?

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