Nietzsche On Immortality

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche remains one of history's most influential and debated thinkers. His writings challenged conventional beliefs about morality, religion and human potential, inspiring generations of philosophers, writers and psychologists. Today's quote reflects his belief that meaningful growth demands sacrifice, change and the courage to leave behind older versions of ourselves. Nietzsche’s concept of overcoming (Selbstüberwindung, or self-overcoming) is the core drive of life itself, meaning we must constantly challenge, master, and transform our own limitations and previous states of being.Key Ideas of Self-OvercomingThe Essence of Life: Nietzsche wrote in Thus Spoke Zarathustra that life told him, "I am that which must always overcome itself." Growth requires meeting and pushing past resistance "One has to pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while one is still alive." – Friedrich Nietzsche What Does the Quote Mean? At first glance, the quote may sound dark, but Nietzsche was speaking about personal transformation rather than physical death. He believed that anyone seeking lasting success, influence or a meaningful legacy must repeatedly reinvent themselves. This means letting go of outdated beliefs, overcoming failures, abandoning comfort zones and accepting difficult life changes. According to Nietzsche, every stage of growth requires leaving behind an older version of yourself. These symbolic "deaths" make room for wisdom, resilience and personal evolution. Who Was Friedrich Nietzsche? Born in 1844 in Röcken, Prussia, Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet and classical philologist. He became a professor at the University of Basel at a remarkably young age before devoting his life to writing. The words of Friedrich Nietzche have echoed through generations. Nietzsche questioned traditional morality and criticised rigid belief systems, urging people to think independently and create their own values. His ideas on the "will to power," "Übermensch" (Overman) and self-overcoming continue to shape modern philosophy, psychology and literature. Among his best-known works are Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, The Birth of Tragedy and On the Genealogy of Morality. Although he suffered a mental collapse later in life, his writings remain some of the most influential philosophical works ever published. Why This Quote Still Matters Today Modern life constantly demands adaptation. Careers evolve, relationships change, technology advances and personal priorities shift. Nietzsche's words remind us that growth often requires discomfort. Rather than fearing change, the quote encourages us to see every setback, failure or difficult transition as part of becoming stronger and wiser. True success rarely comes without sacrifice, and lasting achievements are often built on lessons learned through adversity. How to Apply This Wisdom in Daily Life; 1. Accept change as a necessary part of personal growth. 2. Learn from failures instead of allowing them to define you. 3. Let go of habits and beliefs that no longer serve your goals. 4. View setbacks as opportunities to become stronger. 5. Focus on long-term growth rather than temporary comfort. Nietzsche's philosophy reminds us that transformation is rarely easy. The people who leave a lasting mark on the world often do so after overcoming repeated challenges, failures and reinventions. His words encourage resilience, self-reflection and the willingness to evolve, even when the journey is difficult.

Trump $1 Coins Circulating

The U.S. Mint said Wednesday that new golden $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump’s image are now in circulation, marking only the second time in U.S. history that a living president has appeared on U.S. coinage. The Trump coins, intended to mark the United States’ 250th birthday, were first proposed last year and drew controversy and questions about their legality. One side of the coin features an image of Trump’s face and is inscribed with “Liberty,” “In God We Trust” and “1776-2026.” The other side of the coin depicts an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows in its talons, along with a banner that reads “E Pluribus Unum.”

Day 2

Have relaxing Wednesday and enjoy Romo & Woods situations via schadenfreude/ˈSHädənˌfroidə/Schadenfreude which is the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that comes from learning about or witnessing the troubles, failures, or misfortune of another person.Etymology and PronunciationOrigin: A loanword from German, combining Schaden (damage or harm) and Freude (joy). Literal Translation: "Harm-joy" or "joy in harm". Pronunciation: Pronounced shahd-n-froi-duh (/ˈʃɑː.dənˌfrɔɪ.də/). Psychology and Examples; Common Experience: Psychologists note it is a normal, fleeting human emotion rather than an inherently malicious trait. It often arises from a sense of social comparison, rivalry, or a feeling that cosmic justice/fairness has been restored. Example: Feeling a secret spark of satisfaction when an arrogant coworker who always brags fails to get a promotion. Blog - 10x Read - letter S Walk - 2x Be thankful for health & freedom of navigation Clancy jury still out Tiger Woods soon in Court for DUI plea - changed plea to guilty and processed. Tony Romo also fucking up life with alcohol Enjoy & delight in adulterous "sister" disaster of a Life and A-Hole Father disabled on the way out 2 Good new Anti-Booze/Sobriety Role-Models (Woods 50 & Romo 46)

"Gilly" Tribute

Time flies ... How Long Ago Was January 14, 2023? 3 Years 7 Months 19 Days ago. "Gilly" was an untalented arrogent alcoholic semi-pro Hockey-Goon who died in his own vomit who only got where he was because his father was a hockey coach who gave him preferential treatment at all levels of his "career". I remember when he told me I "Don't have the head for hockey." lol Lucky me or I would have ended up dying in a St. John's alleyway in a pool of my own vomit. His main problems were not concussions, they were alcoholism and egomania. So, what's there to mmmmmumbking bumbling miss? Nothing!!! Good riddance to that dead drunk pig... Todd Gillingham played the role of enforcer on the ice, but he was a kind and gentle person away from the rink. The more than 30 concussions and repetitive head trauma he endured during his hockey career, led to issues later in life, including battles with depression and substance abuse. After hearing of fellow hockey players who had gone too soon, Todd asked his family to donate his brain to research when he passed. They fulfilled his request upon his death in January 2023 at the age of 52. UNITE Brain Bank researchers at Boston University are currently studying Todd’s brain. Below, Todd’s sister Janice shares his Legacy Story. Todd Gillingham had a quirky smile and a twinkle in his eye. He was the guy who lit up a room when he walked in. Todd was the life of a party and knew how to live each day to its fullest. Growing up in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Todd spent the summers of his youth on the baseball field, with cleats and bats giving way to skates and sticks during the winter months. He excelled at both sports but eventually turned his full attention to hockey, which he started playing around four years old. He was always the biggest guy on most teams, so expectations for him to excel were always high. But no problem for Todd — he surpassed them and much more. Though Todd was big and could throw a hit, he would often give a shoutout to the smaller players prior to checking them. That’s the kind of guy he was. His dedication to hockey paid off at the age of 16, when he joined the Verdun Junior Canadiens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Despite moving from his small Newfoundland home community (population 20,000) to a largely French-speaking suburb on the outskirts of Montreal, Todd immersed himself in the culture and taught himself French. This wasn’t surprising to those who knew him. Todd’s level of intelligence can be best exemplified during his senior year in high school, while still playing hockey in Quebec, when he returned home with six weeks left in the school year. His goal was to write his final exams and graduate with all the kids he grew up with. Mission accomplished. From the moment Todd first stepped on the ice in the QMJHL, he developed a reputation as a rugged player. His hard-nosed approach to the game meant he was called upon to drop the gloves on a regular basis. By the time he ended his four-year career there, he had amassed 971 penalty minutes in just 265 games. And though he never wanted to be known as a fighter, Todd ultimately would do whatever it took if it meant achieving his goal of playing in the National Hockey League. Unlike the prototypical hockey enforcer, Todd didn’t just excel with his fists. In his final year, he finished the regular season with 46 goals and a league-leading 102 assists in 66 games. His 148-point total ranked him second in the entire league behind teammate Yanic Perreault. After his junior career came to an end, Todd spent 10 years in the minor professional ranks playing in Canada, the United States, and Wales. But most teams didn’t see him as a scorer or playmaker — they wanted him solely for his toughness and grit. So, he found himself trading punches for that decade with some of the strongest hockey players in the world. For a burly guy with a reputation as a fighter on the ice, Todd was a calm, sensitive, and kind individual away from the rink. He would send flowers to his grandmother on special occasions, email his mom electronic greeting cards, and even sold old equipment to help finance his sister’s last year of university. Once Todd finally decided to hang up his skates, he completed his degree and started a family. He put his post-hockey career on hold for a few years to help raise his children, before eventually acquiring a real estate license. He loved his family and was a terrific father, whether putting his daughter’s hair into ponytails and watching her play soccer, wrestling and playing chess with his son, or having the neighborhood kids over for a campfire. He really tried his best to be a good dad. Todd was diagnosed with more than 30 concussions during his playing career, but it’s suspected the actual number of injuries was much higher. Oftentimes, blows to the head were dismissed, not diagnosed, or left untreated. No one is positive when he first started to show signs of concussion-related issues, but loved ones did notice a distinct change in behavior almost immediately after his playing career ended in 2001. He started partying heavily and living more carefree. And while he remained close to his family, Todd began to bottle his emotions. His family just assumed it was due to difficulty adjusting to life after hockey or struggling with the loss of his father when Todd was 24 years old. Over the years, as cases of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) among professional athletes became more widely known to the public, Todd began to suspect his mental health issues could be related to the multiple head injuries suffered during his career. In 2017, Todd’s worries were confirmed. After traveling to California for medical testing, scans detected several black spots on his brain, an indication that part of Todd’s brain was no longer functioning. Doctors suggested he learn new activities to help encourage brain plasticity and increase neural pathways, not unlike senior citizens who begin experiencing memory loss. Todd began taking piano lessons, doing yoga with his daughter, and even pruning small bonsai trees. Still, his condition kept worsening. Soon, Todd noticed seasonal changes directly impacted his emotional condition. He struggled to adjust and experienced increasing head pain. He was at his worst on nights when the moon was full. He tried using a sunlamp during the dark winter months to trick his brain into thinking it was light out and to help with serotonin regulation. But it became too much for him to handle, and things began to fully unravel. After being prescribed medication to treat symptoms of depression, Todd began self-medicating. The headaches that had become part of daily life were worse than ever. He battled substance abuse. His marriage failed, his career fell apart, and he ran afoul of the law. He spent countless hours sitting quietly, rubbing his head. His family tried to provide a support system but often felt helpless as they watched someone they loved turn into a completely unrecognizable person. Todd then developed cataplexy, characterized by transient episodes of voluntary muscle weakness precipitated by intense emotions. He withdrew more from daily activity and cared less and less about living. He would ask if we thought he was a good dad and say how he ruined relationships with special people in his life. Even during his struggles, Todd was aware of the brain issues that had claimed some of the lives of his hockey peers. In an online blog he wrote on October 18, 2011, titled “Warning Bells Are Ringing,” Todd addressed the recent deaths of former NHL enforcers Wade Belak, Rick Rypien, and Derek Boogaard. Belak and Rypien both took their own lives after battling chronic depression; Boogaard had passed away from an accidental overdose. All three had later been diagnosed with CTE. Todd wrote: “My problem with all of this is that there is a far greater issue and problem slowly emerging that has not garnered anywhere (near) the amount of attention it deserves, and this problem, unlike the recent onslaught of head injuries and rule changes, has been around the game forever at all levels. “This past summer three young men… who were playing or just recently retired lost their lives at very young ages, and I find it terribly disturbing how it seems to be all but forgotten. I can guarantee you one thing, that if these tragic deaths would have occurred to some of the game’s higher echelon players, there would have been a full investigation and research carried out by both the NHL and Hockey Canada, as to how and why these types of tragedies can occur to our players, and they would be quick to react and get some damage control done to protect the NHL’s and Hockey Canada’s pristine image.” “Why do I believe this is the case? Because I have played the game at all levels and have experienced some of these mental health issues that these players have.” Todd Gillingham died in an alleyway in downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland in the late afternoon hours of Jan. 14, 2023. He was 52 years old. While some speculated his mental health issues may have finally been too much for him to battle, his cause of death was determined to be the same heart condition that resulted in the untimely death of his father Cavin at the age of 46 in 1994. Well before Todd passed away, he requested his family donate his brain to science in the hopes of finding answers to the question of why he was in so much pain during his final years. As he told them: “If I could go back in time, I would have given it (hockey) all up in exchange for a healthy brain and life.” Ironically, Todd gave everything to the sport he loved, but the sport did not return the favor.

Time Countdown Until February 11, 2032 (Age 60)

There are approximately 1,987 days, or 283 weeks and 6 days, until February 11, 2032. 1. Time BreakdownYears/Months: About 5 years and 5 months. 2. Total Days: 1,987 days. 3. Total Weeks: 283 weeks and 6 days. 4. Total Hours: Roughly 47,705 hours. 1,987 days / 47,707 hours / 2,862,444 minutes / 171,746,662 seconds. Now what does PG want to achieve by Age 60?

Tony Romo Arrested For Drunk Driving

Q; (Will He Keep His Analyst's Job?) Tony Romo is currently on indefinite leave from his job as the lead NFL game color analyst for CBS Sports following an operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest in Wisconsin. Current Status at CBS; Indefinite Leave: CBS Sports placed Romo on leave "until further notice" following his July 23, 2026, traffic stop and subsequent citations in Milwaukee County. Interim Replacement: Former NFL star J.J. Watt will take Romo's place on the lead broadcast team alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. Uncertain Future: Network executives have stated there is no official timetable for Romo's return or a final decision on his long-term future, while Romo's representatives have indicated they are communicating with the network regarding next steps. Tony Romo pleads no contest to drunk driving, opens up on booze problem Former Dallas Cowboys QB and CBS broadcaster says medical procedures led to addiction Former Dallas Cowboy and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to an operating while intoxicated charge (OWI) and has released a statement about his drinking problem.

Romo, 46, said in a statement Tuesday that years of procedures he underwent as a quarterback for the Cowboys caused him a lot of pain, which led to a substance abuse issue that led to him going to jail last month. “Multiple back surgeries ended my career earlier than I expected and left me with constant, debilitating pain,” Romo wrote on Instagram. “That pain led to a dependance on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol.” Romo was arrested on July 23 after Wisconsin authorities said he was driving drunk after leaving a golf course. He was charged with OWI, possessing open intoxicants in a moving vehicle, unsafe passing on right and refusing to take test for intoxication. Romo reached a deal with prosecutors on Tuesday, according to court documents. For pleading no contest to OWI, he’s lost driving privileges for the next six months, was ordered to pay a $784 fine and must have an ignition interlock device installed on his vehicles for the next year. The other three charges were dismissed. Romo’s been on leave from CBS since the incident, but mentioned the plea in his statement, saying, “I own this completely.” “As I have taught my three young sons: when you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility,” Romo said. “That is an important first step.” Asking for privacy, Romo said he’s working to kick his alcohol addiction. “I am working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes,” he said. “I am deeply grateful for the support of my family, my friends, and the NFL community including players, coaches, and owners. Your encouragement has meant more to me than you know. As I turn my attention to my health, my family, and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy during this period.”

Where Is George "W" (Bush)?

George W. Bush’s Code of Silence George "W" is actally 80, same age as my parets. His Father Goerge Herbert Walker died @ age 94; He lovingly paints immigrants, praises free trade and diplomacy, and rues the coarsening of American politics. Why won’t he talk about Donald Trump? By Jacob Weisberg September 1, 2026

In 2015, when Donald Trump descended a golden escalator to announce his campaign for President, he had a clear target: George W. Bush’s younger brother Jeb. Jeb was at the top of the polls. His super PAC had raised more than a hundred million dollars, dwarfing the funds of the ten other declared candidates. Trump’s strategy was to provoke the front-runner. His first video ad excoriated Jeb for his comments on illegal immigration, which the Florida governor once called “an act of love.” In the months that followed, Trump bulldozed the Bush family and its legacy. He mocked Jeb as “low-energy” and accused him of representing his brother’s failed foreign policy. During the 2016 G.O.P. debate in South Carolina, he went for the kill. The war in Iraq was “a big, fat mistake,” he said. “They lied! They said there were weapons of mass destruction, there were none. And they knew there were none.” The audience booed, but Trump wasn’t finished. “The World Trade Center came down during your brother’s reign,” he told Jeb. “Remember that.” A week later, Jeb dropped out of the race, ending not just his candidacy but his family’s political dynasty and, effectively, the pre‑Trump Republican Party. As Trump dispatched his remaining challengers and secured the nomination, no one expected the Bushes to endorse him. Though it’s customary for former Presidents to appear at their party’s convention, George H. W. and George W. Bush skipped the coronation in Cleveland. “I don’t like him. . . . I don’t know much about him, but I know he’s a blowhard,” H.W. told the writer Mark K. Updegrove. “And I’m not too excited about him being a leader.” The elder Bush voted for Hillary Clinton, and W. cast his Presidential ballot for “None of the Above.” In office, Trump delighted in rejecting the Bush brand. “Thousand points of light,” Trump riffed at a 2018 rally in Montana, referencing George H. W. Bush’s signature initiative promoting civic service and voluntarism. “What the hell is that? Has anyone ever figured that one out?” The Bushes believed in diplomacy and international engagement; Trump favored putting “America First.” The Bushes supported open markets and free trade; Trump loved corporatism and tariffs. George W. Bush depicted immigrants, especially Latino immigrants, as contributors to their communities and the country. Trump was a nativist who insulted nonwhite immigrants in vile terms. There were a few moments in Trump’s first term when George W. Bush reminded people that he existed. In 2017, after Trump defended the white nationalists who rioted in Charlottesville, Bush gave a speech that reasserted his family’s values and implicitly criticized Trump. “Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry, and compromises the moral education of children,” he said. “The only way to pass along civic values is to first live up to them.” The next year, the two Presidents saw each other at George H. W. Bush’s funeral, at the National Cathedral. Trump sat scowling with his arms folded as 43 praised 41 in terms that could only be read as criticism of 45. “Of course, Dad taught me another special lesson,” George W. said. “He showed me what it means to be a President who serves with integrity, leads with courage, and acts with love in his heart for the citizens of our country.” It was obvious who he thought didn’t. Yet as the party he led for eight years was remade by an authoritarian who mocked his family’s values, Bush refrained from uttering Trump’s name or challenging his policies directly. Bush said nothing when Trump blocked Muslims from entering the country, when Trump separated children from their parents at the border, or when Trump was impeached the first time, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. When Trump tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Bush could muster only an oblique rebuke. He called the January 6th uprising “a sickening and heartbreaking sight,” attributing the violence to the “reckless behavior” and “falsehoods” spread by political leaders, whom he once again did not name. On the twentieth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, in 2021, Bush gave a speech warning about violent extremism at home. Trump, apparently unmoved by the occasion, responded by blasting Bush’s “failed and uninspiring presidency.” Why has Bush, the only living former Republican President, been absent and invisible?

Brad Pitt Drinking Again

Actor Brad Pitt shared last month in August 2026 that he is consuming alcohol again after maintaining 7 years of sobriety, according to an interview covered by Global News. In the "Announcement; The Return": Pitt stated that he got "off the wagon" after being sober for seven years. New Limits: He said he now drinks in a "restrained manner". The Rules: He noted that he can have a few glasses of wine, but cannot have a lot. He stated, "I have to be professional about it". Past Sobriety and History of Quitting: Pitt stopped heavy drinking in 2016 around the time of his split from Angelina Jolie. Recovery: He spent about a year and a half in an all-male Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group. Support: In 2020, he thanked fellow actor Bradley Cooper for helping him get sober. Public and Expert Reactions; The Debate: As discussed by The Hollywood Reporter, his choice sparked a large online debate within recovery groups about whether someone with past heavy drinking can safely moderate. Concerns: Many addiction experts and online recovery members expressed skepticism, arguing that moderation is very difficult for people who previously struggled with severe addiction. Bottim Line; PG predicts this won't end well. BTW Brad Pitt is 8 years, 1 month, and 24 days older than PG (given his dob is December 18, 1963, and PG's dob is February 11, 1972). PS: His new movie looks good however ...

Brad Pitt’s admission that he’s consuming alcohol again after seven years sober and attending Alcoholics Anonymous for 18 months has set off some strong reactions within the recovery community. The 62-year-old star revealed to Esquire that he’s “off the wagon,” but says he’s only drinking “in a more restrained manner,” claiming, “I can have a few [glasses of wine]. But I can’t have a lot. I have to be professional about it.” The comments drew some skepticism online, including in recovery-minded forums like Reddit’s r/stopdrinking. “‘I can handle a few’ — same thing every alcoholic in the history of the world says when they relapse,” wrote one user. “If I could moderate I wouldn’t need to think about moderating,” noted another. “If you have a healthy relationship with alcohol, it is something you just do — no need to make rules and be disciplined.” Another wrote, “‘I have to be professional about it’ — oh honey, I’m four years sober and there’s no being ‘professional’ about addiction.”

Thailand Issues Prostitution Warning

Local authorities in a Thai resort city have issued a crack down on prostitution ahead of a visit from a US Navy aircraft carrier carrying 5,000 sailors and Marines who have been at sea for over 200 days. The USS Abraham Lincoln will dock on Wednesday at Thailand's resort city of Pattaya. The visit has raised hopes of an economic boost. Ahead of its arrival, police are preparing additional patrols around Pattaya's main beachfront ⁠and nightlife district besides raids over the weekend that led to 40 ​to ⁠50 people in detention for suspected prostitution. Prostitution is illegal in Thailand and, despite occasional crackdowns, the sex industry is openly visible in major ​tourism hubs, including ⁠parts of Bangkok and Pattaya. The Lincoln left ‌its home port of San Diego in November and was later redirected to the Middle East to support military operations in the US-Israeli war with Iran — setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers. But the prolonged deployment ‌has also brought with it reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard, ‌with two military-focused outlets this month describing suicide attempts and declining morale on the ship.

Brad Pitt On His 50's

ukesquire

“God, I want my fifties back,” #BradPitt tells us. “I would do more. Your fifties are just –man, anything that’s on your mind, go. Go attack it. Go attack it now.” In his fifties, Pitt starred in eleven movies, produced seventeen, and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’. He’s attacking his sixties hard too. Just now he’s coming off two and a half years of continuous work, the longest stretch of his career. There was the release of the blockbuster ‘F1’, including an extended international press tour. Then he shot, in succession, ‘Heart of the Beast’, an intense man-and-his-dog story coming out this autumn, in New Zealand; ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’, written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher, in which Pitt picks up his Oscar-winning role as a Hollywood stuntman; and, finishing just a few weeks ago, ‘The Riders’, a dark thriller set to come out next year. Pitt, a true Hollywood legend, is the latest cover star of Esquire Edge. Read the interview, in which the actor discusses his new project ‘Heart of the Beast’, wanting his fifties back and ending his sobriety, at the link in our bio.

Brad Pitt @ 62 Wishes He Had His 50's Back...

Brad Pitt said in an interview he wishes he "Had His 50's back"... so seeing as this comes from a guy who can have and has had everything but wishes he had his 50's to live over again, I calculate @ 54.5 dob February 11, 1972 I have; - 1,990 days until February 11, 2032 - Time BreakdownWeeks: 284 weeks and 2 days - Months: About 65 months or 5 years 5 months - Day of the week: Wednesday, Breakdown of Time - Total days: 1,624 days - Total weeks: 232 weeks and 0 days - Calendar duration: 5 years, 5 months, and 11 days left until you turn 60. - I will reach the age of 60 on February 11, 2032, which is exactly 1,990 days away from today. So I will make my remaining 50's count! PG PS Brad Pitt is 62 years old. He was born on December 18, 1963. PPS Brad Pitt said he would like to be 50 years old again if he could go back and do things over. In a candid profile with Esquire, the 62-year-old actor reflected on his life, aging, and career choices, expressing a wish to return to a previous decade. - Key Reflections - Desire to return: He stated he would like to be 50 again and take more chances. - Life advice - He shared a simple message about living without hesitation: "Whatever you have in mind, do it. - "Moving forward: He also discussed learning from past mistakes and handling personal challenges. PPPS Brad Pitt's mother, Jane Etta Pitt, died at the age of 84 on August 5, 2025 PPPPS Pitt's new movie HEART OF THE BEAST

Being Single Is An Opportunity For Growth Not A Disadvantage

In the third study, the researchers asked participants to imagine specific scenarios meant to encourage them to see singlehood as an opportunity for growth. They found that this did little to change people’s preconceptions. “Although people reported engaging in more self-expanding activities and positive mood after our intervention, we were not able to increase people’s singlehood self-expansion potential scores,” Girme said. “This was surprising and highlights that shifting people’s overall mindsets about singlehood may be more challenging than anticipated.” Other research on singlehood points in a similar direction. One study of lifelong singles found that those who chose to remain single viewed their relationship status as a source of autonomy and self-fulfillment, while those who felt forced into that choice expressed more regret. Another study on young adults found that those who attributed being single to self-enhancing motivations or a lack of interest in relationships reported greater well-being than those who reported “self-defeating” reasons. That distinction is important, said Mandolin Moody, an associate therapist at Gateway to Solutions in New York City who was not part of this research. Singlehood can create room to explore interests and identities independently, but that doesn’t mean everyone experiences it positively, particularly when being single isn’t what they want. The study series has a few limitations: Most participants were young adults, Girme said. People in this group may have more time or social permission to prioritize exploration than older adults who may be juggling more responsibilities. More research is needed to determine whether the findings apply across different stages of life. Additionally, the well-being boost from solo self-expanding activities — such as an increase in life satisfaction and strong feelings of autonomy and competence — was short-lived. “The research showed that benefits were largely limited to same-day associations rather than indicating prolonged benefits,” Moody said. How to make singlehood more expansive Self-expansion doesn’t require booking an expensive bucket-list vacation, for instance. Trying a new hiking trail, sampling a cuisine that’s new to you or joining a pickup pickleball game can count, Girme clarified. What matters is allowing yourself to try something new and step outside your usual routines. Consider the following tips: Try something new. Take an online class, pick up a new hobby or start learning about new subjects you’ve always been curious about. Get to know yourself better. Journaling can create space to reflect on what interests you and what you’re learning about yourself. “Therapy can be a great resource for enhancing self-discovery and for evaluating belief systems that may be impacting your self-esteem or personal singlehood self-expansion potential,” Moody said. Find new communities. Look for opportunities to meet people who share your interests, whether that’s through a recreational sports team, book club, sewing circle or community garden. Moody recommends staying consistent and open-minded as you build connections outside of romantic ones. Travel solo. “Solo travel is known to be a great opportunity for self-expansion, as it fosters the full exercise of personal freedom, decision-making, self-reliance and socializing outside of your usual environment,” Moody said. Think of being single as an opportunity to focus more of your time and energy inward, Moody added. Ultimately, the goal isn’t to decide whether being single or partnered is better than the other, Lev said. “It’s to stop treating singlehood as a state that must be escaped. When we approach it as an opportunity rather than a deficiency, we gain the freedom to use it for exploration, connection and growth, and to become more intentional about who we want to be.”

Ali G Is Back @ Age 54

Cohen is 4 months older than PaymentGuy btw and is coming back after 24 years!!!; Sacha Baron Cohen‘s outrageous Ali G character is back after 24 years — and so is the controversy.

With a new movie coming in October — Ali G: Who Iz I? — some activists are calling Cohen’s dreadlocked wannabe hip-hop star a racist caricature and urging theaters to boycott the Amazon-MGM Studios film. The movie is a mockumentary where cameras follow Cohen-as-Ali G, as the character attempts to stage a career comeback (see trailer below). As first spotted by Variety, NewsCord — a U.K.-based watchdog site that uses AI to track media bias — has rallied its members to support sending 37,000 emails to cinemas around the world urging them to refuse to screen the film. “Black British comedians called the character ‘an alibi for racism’ in 2000,” the organization wrote (it was apparently one comedian, to be precise). “[British author] Jeanette Winterson asked what separates it from the Black and White Minstrels; Kazakh and Arab organisations documented the harm of the catalogue behind it. Sony Pictures UK is selling it with the line ‘He iz back. We ain’t liable.’ The screens belong to the chains, and a booking is a choice.”

Q; What is a BASECAMP?

BASECAMP is a place where food and general supplies are kept, especially for people climbing a mountain. As a main encampment providing supplies, shelter, and communications for persons engaged in wide-ranging activities, as exploring, reconnaissance, hunting, or mountain climbing. Corner Brook Base Camps is coming soon ... I am looking for partners. Here is a property that could, and most likely will, serve as the CBC HQ: PG

Transforming A Vacant CBC Building Into "Corner Brook Computers"

A private individual cannot legally "requisition" (compulsorily claim or seize) a vacant building in Newfoundland and Labrador. Under provincial law, the power to expropriate or requisition property is exclusively held by governments, municipalities, or authorized public entities for public use. If you are a private citizen interested in acquiring, occupying, or dealing with a vacant or abandoned building, you must use established legal and commercial frameworks: 1. Municipal Tax Sales; When a property owner abandons a building and stops paying municipal property taxes, the local city or town council can eventually seize and auction the property to recover unpaid balances. How it works: Private individuals can bid on these properties through public tenders or auctions. Action: Check the public notices section of your local municipality's website (e.g., City of St. John's or City of Corner Brook) for upcoming tax sale listings. 2. Adverse Possession ("Squatter's Rights") If a private individual occupies a vacant property without the owner's explicit permission, they can theoretically claim legal ownership via adverse possession, though the legal thresholds are extremely high. Against Private Owners: The possession must be open, notorious, continuous, and exclusive for at least 20 years. Against the Crown (Public Land): Adverse possession against Crown land was abolished on January 1, 1977. To claim squatter's rights on public property, you must prove your family continuously occupied it for 20 years prior to 1977. Recent updates like the Primary Residence Land Title Program ease some burdens for long-held family homes but do not allow you to claim newly found vacant properties. 3. Applying for Crown Lands; If the vacant building or land is owned by the provincial government, you cannot simply take it over; you must apply to purchase or lease it. Process: You must submit an application detailing the location, arrange a land survey at your own expense, and obtain required local occupancy permits. Action: Review the application guidelines on the Newfoundland and Labrador Crown Lands Division portal. 4. Reporting a Derelict Building; If your goal is to have an eyesore or a safety hazard dealt with, private citizens can request that the local council step in. Under the province's Occupancy and Maintenance Regulations, municipalities have the authority to fine owners of unmaintained vacant structures or order their demolition. What should I do about the abandoned CBC Building on 1 Premier Drive if I want to turn it into Corner Brook Computers? or (The) Computer Basics Company? Private individuals do not have the legal authority to requisition, seize, or expropriate vacant buildings in Corner Brook or anywhere else in Newfoundland and Labrador. The power of compulsory acquisition or expropriation is held exclusively by government bodies (such as the provincial government or the City of Corner Brook under the City of Corner Brook Act) for public utility and municipal purposes. If you are a private citizen looking to legally acquire, purchase, or take over a vacant building or property in Corner Brook, you must navigate standard real estate, land management, or municipal zoning channels: 1. Purchasing or Leasing Private Vacant Buildings; If the building is privately owned but sitting empty, you must buy or lease it directly from the current owner. 2. Finding Owners: You can identify the owner of a vacant property through the Municipal Assessment Agency or by doing a title search through the Registry of Deeds for Newfoundland and Labrador. 3. The "Six-Month" Vacancy Rule: Note that if you purchase or lease a commercial or residential building in Corner Brook that has been vacant for more than six months, the city requires you to undergo a final inspection and obtain a Permit to Occupy before you can open a business or move in. 4. Acquiring City-Owned Vacant Land or Property; If the vacant building or lot is owned by the municipality due to tax arrears or historical ownership, it may be available for development. 5. Land Management: You can review available municipal options or pitch a development proposal by contacting the Supervisor of Land Management for the city, Brandon Duffy (Email: bduffy@cornerbrook.com). 6. Development Applications: Any plans to change the use of an existing vacant structure (e.g., turning a commercial space into residential apartments) require a Development Permit and a "Change of Use" application submitted to the Corner Brook Development Office. NOTE: Adverse Possession ("Squatting") is Not an Option. You cannot legally "requisition" a building by moving into it. Under Newfoundland and Labrador law, acquiring land via adverse possession is extremely difficult, heavily restricted, and cannot be used proactively to claim ownership of an urban vacant building. Unauthorized entry or occupation constitutes illegal trespassing. PG PS I thihk requisitioning is off the table and pitching a dev prop for it is the best option ...

Q What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data into useful information.How It WorksHardware: The physical parts like the screen, keyboard, and internal chips.Software: The programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do.Processing: It turns raw input (like typing or clicks) into binary code (ones and zeros) to run apps, games, and websites. Common Types Desktops: Stationary setups with a separate tower, monitor, and keyboard for home or office use. Laptops: Portable, all-in-one computers with a built-in screen and keyboard. Mobile Devices: Smartphones and tablets that pack computing power into pocket-sized or touchscreen formats. computer/kəmˈpyo͞odər/A computer is an electronic machine that takes in data, processes it using instructions called software, and gives back a result. Main Parts Hardware: The physical pieces you can touch, like the screen, keyboard, and main box. Software: The programs and apps that tell the machine what to do. CPU: The central processing unit, which acts as the brain to run tasks. Memory: Temporary space (RAM) and permanent storage (like an SSD) to hold data. How It Works A. Input: You type or click to give the computer data. B. Process: The CPU works on the data using built-in logic. C. Output: The computer shows you the answer on a screen or prints it.

Towards 90k+ Views

Actually, so far this month PG has almost 90,800 more views this August than July past; actually 88,913 more. It would be great to formally generate 90k+ viewers SO TY Readers!

PG xo PS So now how do you make money from Blogging???

20 Million Preppers In America ATM

CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh Reports in “The End of the World As We Know It” for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY – (August 24, 2026) – The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy® Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of the rapidly growing doomsday prepper movement in North America. “The End of the World as We Know It” with CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh premieres Sunday, August 30 at 8pm ET/PT and will be available to stream the following day at CNN.com/watch and on the CNN app for CNN streaming subscribers. Once considered a fringe movement, preparing for disasters and long-term emergencies has become increasingly mainstream, with an estimated 20 million Americans now identifying as preppers and the community expanding to include younger and more diverse followers. In this hour, Paton Walsh embarks on a monthslong journey across North America to explore both the survival tactics and mindset behind prepping. Drawing on his 25 years of experience covering conflict and its aftermath around the world, he puts his own survival skills to the test and immerses himself in the worlds of those preparing for a range of catastrophic scenarios. “It is extraordinary how the world of prepping suck you in to its emotions – that fish antibiotics, crossbows and ferro rods suddenly feel like something you need to have under the bed at home,” Paton Walsh said. “But its mainstream emergence is all a very real reflection of how vulnerable people feel – in the climate emergency, political eruptions, and sense of endless war – to the omni-crisis around us. One thing I learned was the stereotype of going it alone in the woods is still a bit nuts. You are going to need other people when the world as we know it ends.” Along the way, Paton Walsh explores a converted nuclear missile silo in Kansas that has been transformed into a luxury survival bunker. In the mountains of Colorado, he visits a survivalist community designed to shelter more than 100 people in the event of a collapse. And on a remote island off the coast of Mexico, he learns the fundamentals of wilderness survival, from building shelter and starting a fire to finding water and food. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper is a collection of unique and immersive single subject, one-hour episodes from CNN’s award-winning longform storytelling team showcasing character-driven stories, special interviews, and investigative deep dives featuring reporting from CNN’s anchors and correspondents. The series, which has been honored with three consecutive Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Recorded News Program, is executive produced by Susan Chun. Paton Walsh and director of photography Brice Laine previously reported for The Whole Story on the two-time Emmy® Award-winning “The Trek: A Migrant Trail to America”, “Elephant vs. Man” in Sri Lanka and “The Wired Rainforest” in the indigenous lands of Brazil. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN connected TV and mobile apps on Sunday, August 30. The hour will also be available beginning Monday, August 31 to CNN’s streaming subscribers and pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN connected TV and mobile apps, and Cable Operator Platforms.

Russia Nuking Ukraine

Of course Putin has no choice but to Nuke Ukraine into submission - the West has left him no alternative. As the saying goes; "Russia is a Nation with Ukraine but only a Country without it."

Fears are mounting that Russia could be considering using nuclear weapons in Ukraine as strikes between the two countries continue. Sources close to the Kremlin told Bloomberg that Vladimir Putin is hellbent on a new escalation after peace talks have reached a dead end. Earlier this week it was reported CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, possibly to warn the Kremlin against plans it may have to escalate the conflict. ‘The Americans don’t normally send such a high-ranking official to Moscow unannounced at short notice unless something is up,’ he explained. Russia has launched a number of drones and covert UAVs towards the UK and Europe in recent years. The International Institute of Strategic Studies issued a sobering report in which they found Vladimir Putin’s shadow fleet ships sent drones into Britain and Europe, targeting airports, bases and nuclear sites. Ratcliffe is thought to have warned Putin against ‘testing NATO’s resolve’ by staging a limited attack in the Baltics. Russia is continuing to experience mounting, unprecedented attacks on oil and gas infrastructure, ports and military sites. Russia would likely choose to use tactical nuclear weapons, which are much less powerful than the bombs used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, at the end of World War II. RUSSIA will have to use limited mini-Nukes just to ensure it does not "Lose Face" and have to completely withdraw fromo Ukraine because as the saying goes "Russia is a Nation with Ukraine but a Country without it... PG PS Russia Nuking Ukraine is inevitable atm.

Jews Fight Jews

Ziva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for Palestinians -- a commitment that led to her being set upon by fellow Israelis also professing to be driven by Judaism.

Sharp and around 30 other activists are part of a small movement of Israelis, many of them religious Jews, who periodically go to the occupied West Bank with a mission to protect Palestinians under growing assault by violent settlers. On Tuesday, at least five of the activists were injured as settlers violently expelled them, throwing stones, unleashing pepper spray and injuring this AFP journalist, who was hit in the chin with a stick. Sharp said she joined the movement to "practice my commitment to my Judaism, which is humanistic and not violent", and to "decrease, to the extent that we can, the damage the Jewish people do to the Palestinians". She said her inspiration came from Jewish religious texts. "We are supposed to be part of tzelem elokim (the image of God), and to follow God's ways, and God's ways are pity, compassion and justice." The activists travelled to Jannatah, near Bethlehem, to build a protective fence around the home of the Faraj family, who have come under pressure from Jewish extremists. A member of the Palestinian family, Mohammed Faraj, was killed in clashes with settlers in March, and several relatives were wounded. Nobody has been arrested over the killing, his brother Hassan told AFP. The activists went to clear road obstacles blocking the Faraj family after settlers put up a prefabricated home on the family's private land. The activists and accompanying journalists returned to find their cars vandalised, with windows smashed and tyres punctured. After activists went to confront the settlers, two cars full of settler reinforcements -- many of them young and wearing dark hoodies -- rushed in to attack the visitors. According to the activists, the settlers' outpost, dubbed Kochav Yehuda, has been dismantled 64 times by Israeli authorities and rebuilt each time, most recently on Monday, the day before the activists' visit. The encroaching settlers belong to the extremist Hilltop Youth movement, which seeks to pressure Palestinian residents to abandon their homes -- often through violence -- and to establish outposts that are illegal even under Israeli law, in the hope they will later be legalised and upgraded into full settlements. More than 500,000 Israelis live in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, and which is home to around three million Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government is advancing more settlement construction ahead of October 27 elections. Violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers has increased dramatically since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from the Gaza Strip. - Children of Abraham - Many of the Israeli activists are part of Bnei Avraham (Children of Abraham), a movement of religious Jews named after the Biblical patriarch regarded in tradition as the common forebear of Jews, Muslims and Christians. Unlike the broader Israeli peace movement, which is largely secular, it was founded four years ago by a group of religious Jews who said their faith compelled them to confront what they saw as injustices against Palestinians. That stance has placed them in direct opposition to religious Zionist extremists who invoke Judaism to justify expelling Palestinians from their land. Avishai Liss, 26, who grew up in a religious Zionist community in northern Israel, has been active with Bnei Avraham for more than a year. "I feel as a Jewish person, as a Zionist, that what's happening now in the West Bank is not Jewish. And it's definitely not moral. And that's why I come here, to help the Palestinian people, to defend their houses from the violent settlers," he told AFP. He said his activism had strained his relationships within his own community but that he believed Judaism came in many forms. "You can be a Fascist Jew, like them... and think that all your Judaism is about conquering land and trees and destroying and using violence," he said. "My Judaism is to love the creation that God has created." Dror Nadel, 27, grew up in an ultra-Orthodox community outside Tel Aviv but left the fold as a teenager and became secular. He said his ultra-Orthodox upbringing had shaped his "socialist" outlook, as his father had followed the Jewish commandment to give charity to the poor. The Jewish way of thinking "helped me to analyse the conflict and what I wanted to do, and how I want to be involved in this conflict in a different way", he said. "I think religion is a really dangerous thing," Nadel said. "It's a really beautiful thing, but it can lead you in really wrong directions." "This is why we need to study our religion and to research it, even in the 21st century, to see what we got wrong and how we can fix it." "Fascists Jewws", now I have heard it all... PG

Build a Personal Brand That Creates Opportunities

For decades, the formula was simple. Get a good education. Land a stable job. Work hard. Get promoted. Save and invest. For a long time, it worked well. But something has shifted in recent years. The top 1% of Americans now hold 31.7% of all U.S. wealth, the highest share since the Federal Reserve started tracking it in 1989. Collectively, that group holds roughly as much wealth as the bottom 90% combined. Meanwhile, wage growth for lower- and middle-income workers in 2025 ranged from 1.1% to 1.5%. For higher-income workers, it ran at 3%. The wealth gap is widening. But it’s important to remember that income is not the same as wealth. A salary gives you money. Assets give you leverage. And right now, the divide between people with leverage and people without it is accelerating faster than at any point in recent history. PG

Approaching 500k Views

@7:30am PG hit an All Time High 460046 viewers. TY. PG

"Bug-out locations" (BOL)

A last-ditch, emergency retreat or backup location is commonly referred to in survival, military, or prepping contexts as a "bug-out location" (BOL), "fallback position", or a "redoubt". Bse-Camp; While a traditional base camp serves as a primary, fully equipped staging area for planned operations, exploration, or regular outdoor activities, a desperate "last-ditch" version used when your primary base camp or home is compromised is often categorized by specific tactical terms. Depending on the context, the exact name for this type of refuge changes: 1. Bug-Out Location (BOL): In survivalist and prepping communities, this is a pre-determined, hidden, or fortified location (like a cabin, bunker, or remote camp) where you flee when your primary residence is no longer safe. 2. Fallback Position / Secondary Base Camp: In military and tactical operations, this is a secondary defensive line or encampment prepared in advance. If the frontline or primary base camp is overrun, forces "fall back" to this position to regroup. 3. Redoubt: Historically and architecturally, a redoubt is a stronghold, fort, or last-ditch refuge system where a military force or community retires when cut off from the main base.Safehouse: In intelligence or security contexts, a secret, secure location used for emergency concealment or a last-resort retreat. PG can establish a BOL or other safe-haven for you and yours on the West Coast of the Island of Newfoundland so you are guaranteed the "Ultimate Back-Up Plan" in any emergency sit. paymentguy@gmail.com PG

Norway's King Harald Dies

Norway's King Harald dies at 89 - RIP!!! Condolences Olavis ... Matthew Robinson Fri, August 28, 2026 at 4:34 AM GMT-2:30 4 min read Norway's King Harald has died at the age of 89, the royal palace said on Friday.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away peacefully at the National Hospital on Friday, August 28, at 6:35 a.m.," a statement on the royal house's website said The royal family visited the king in the 24 hours leading up to his death, and crowds laid flowers at the place. Harald's health had been in decline for some time and in April of 2024 he reduced his public engagements. He was recently treated with cortisone for the blood condition, hemolytic anaemia. PG RIP PS Hello Olavis!!! Hope you have a steady GF by now...

80k+ Page-Views In August

111324 (August 28th @ 7am NL time) minus 32414 (Midnight Aug 27) is 78,910. So PG is on track to generate 80k addittional views this August versus July. But why no comments?

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Creating The Ultimate Back-Up Plan - "Corner Brook Basecamps"

Corner Brook serves as THE central outdoor "base camp" and official tourism PORT OF CALL for travelers exploring the scenic wonders of Western Newfoundland, CANADA. But "The Rock" is much more than an appealling tourist destination. Given its location (www.newfoundisland.com which PG owns btw) that is just a step away from mainland Canada, America, Iceland, United Kingdom, EU and France, it is perfecly positioned as THE neutral port of call and "Last Stop" in any and all circumstances for you and yours if you happen to live in any of, or have interests in, these jurisdictions.

The Base Camp Concept: The City of Corner Brook created the "Basecamp" campaign to market the city as the ultimate place to stay while exploring the west coast of Newfoundland. Central Location: The city provides easy access to local amenities, hotels like the Hew & Draw Hotel, and local dining before heading out on daily excursions. Nearby Adventures: Marble Mountain, Gros Morne, Humber Valley, Deer Lake, Steady Brook, others... Hiking & Nature: Visitors launch trips to the Corner Brook Stream Trail, the Bay of Islands, and nearby Gros Morne National Park. Winter & Backcountry Sports: It functions as a hub for skiing at Marble Mountain and snowmobiling through regional backcountry trails. Contact PG now if you want to aquire THE ULTIMATE NORTH AMERICAN BASECAMP for you and yours be they your family members, other loved ones or business colleagues. PG paymentguy@gmail.com 1 709 388 6433