Quote from: Sevil Nox on Aug 02, 2026, 02:43 AMThe rehabilitation part is probably to make you fear retribution if you don't obey the ideology.

QuoteMarriage was once understood as a commitment that required sacrifice. Husbands and wives argued, disappointed each other, went through dry spells, and occasionally wondered whether they had married the wrong person. None of those experiences automatically meant the marriage had failed.

Today, many therapists tell clients the opposite.

As a practicing psychotherapist, I've watched my profession gradually redefine what counts as a healthy marriage. Instead of asking whether a relationship is fundamentally sound, many therapists encourage clients to audit it. Is every emotional need being met? Do you feel consistently validated? Is your partner helping you become the best version of yourself?

https://www.dailywire.com/news/why-so-many-therapists-are-getting-marriage-wrong

Quote from: prime on Jun 01, 2026, 10:50 AMOhtar - The Empire of White Power

Quote from: prime on Jul 24, 2026, 08:22 PM

QuoteWhen ant larvae of this species are fed woodpecker droppings, they can become infected with the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis – and so begins an insidious cycle.

Infected ants start to change color, becoming pale yellow rather than their usual darker brown. They tend not to grow as big as their nest mates, and even start to smell different – in fact, they seem to emit pheromones that other ants interpret as being from a queen.

As such, the workers roll out the red carpet for the infected ants. They bring them food, carry them around, and groom them, to the detriment of the rest of the colony.

"At the molecular level, infected workers showed a profile that was partially queen-like."

These changes were linked to metabolism, the immune system, stress, and aging, which helps explain their longer lives and why other ants give them the royal treatment.

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-wild-parasite-makes-ants-live-longer-and-tricks-others-into-worshipping-them-scientists-finally-know-how

It's like a little French Revolution.

Quote from: prime on Mar 15, 2026, 08:50 PM

QuoteThe biggest unanswered question about Batiste, of course, is why he decided, seemingly without provocation, to carry out such a barbaric crime spree in the first place. Was it purely a matter of greed—or was there something else that drove him? Was it possible, for instance, that Batiste was seeking revenge against banks because they wouldn't loan him money due to his criminal record (or perhaps the color of his skin), thereby derailing his real estate ambitions? "You'll never understand the frustration that can build up in a young black man trying to make it in this society," Albert told me. "And yes, Red had that frustration, not getting loans."

Albert also made a point of telling me that Batiste had grown increasingly upset over the years at police officers who randomly pulled him over, patted him down, pushed him to the ground, and jammed their knees into his back—simply because he was a well-dressed black man driving a nice Jeep. "He said they treat black people worse than they treat a damn dog," Albert recalled.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-doting-father-who-robbed-armored-cars/

Quote from: prime on Jul 31, 2026, 10:14 AM

QuoteTaxable income includes both active income, such as employment and business income, as well as passive income, such as capital gains, rents and royalties, interest, dividends, certain insurance proceeds, pensions, scholarships, grants, prizes and lottery winnings, etc. This list is not exhaustive; consequently, any income derived by a resident individual not falling within the above categories is taxable, unless a tax exemption is available.

Most items of personal income are taxed on a gross basis, mainly through withholding at source, whereas business income and capital gains are taxed on a net basis subject to certain conditions.

https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/estonia/individual/taxes-on-personal-income

22% rate. Seems saner although it is probably cleaner to tax rents at net.