Following is the output of DOSXYZnrc simulation. It says that "The dose values in 586822 voxels had error > 50% and have been zeroed in the .3ddose file". I want to know the reason for this error and how it can be reduced to acceptable limits ?
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Also it says " *** Warning *** Used all particles from source file Restarting from first particle in file". What could be the reason for this and how it can be avoided. Can particle recycling be used in this case? If yes, how ?
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Number of media (min = 1, max = 20, 0 => CT data): 0
Input the full name of the file containing the CT phantom created
using ctcreate
: /home/tpsuseDesktop/tpsdata/manojd/phoenix/33934.egsphant
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CT Phantom summary:
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NMED = 4
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media:
AIR700ICRU
LUNG700ICRU
ICRUTISSUE700ICRU
ICRPBONE700ICRU
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Dummy values of (ESTEPM(i),i=1,NMED)
: 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
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IMAX, JMAX, KMAX : 259 259 123
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x range : -32.56348 - 32.43649 cm
y range : -32.56348 - 32.43649 cm
z range : -34.32500 - -3.57500 cm
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Densities range from 0.00000 - 2.08800 g/cc
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ECUTIN,PCUTIN,(SMAX--DUMMY INPUT):
0.500 0.001 0.000
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Input zeroairdose (1 to zero dose in air in .3ddosefile; 0[default]
to not zero this dose), doseprint (1 for full dose output in .egslst;
0[default] otherwise), MAX20 (1 to print out summary of 20 highest
doses; 0[default] to not print this summary)
: 1 1 1
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Source configuration
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(0) Parallel, rectangular beam incident from the front
Requires 9 inputs:
charge (-1,0,1),
0 (mandatory, to identify source type),
lower x-coordinate of the beam (cm),
upper x-coordinate of the beam (cm),
lower y-coordinate of the beam (cm),
upper y-coordinate of the beam (cm),
angle of beam with respect to the positive x-axis (degrees),
angle of beam with respect to the positive y-axis (degrees),
angle of beam with respect to the negative z-axis (degrees)
(angles default to 90,90,0--incident on front of phantom)
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or (1) Parallel, rectangular beam incident from any direction
Requires 10 inputs:
charge (-1,0,1),
1 (mandatory, to identify source type),
x-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
y-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
z-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
angle between +z direction and the line joining the
center of the beam (collimator) to the isocenter
--called the polar angle(degrees),
angle between +x direction and the projection of the
line joining the center of the beam (collimator)
to the isocenter on the xy plane--called the azimuthal
angle (degrees),
total x-widthof the beam in the plane perpendicular
to the beam direction (cm),
total y-width of the beam in the plane perpendicular
to the beam direction (cm),
angle by which the collimator is rotated in the
collimator plane perpendicular to the beam
direction (degrees),
(+ve rotation is counterclockwise looking along
the beam direction
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or (2) Full phase-space of each particle
Requires 9 inputs plus data stored in units 43 and 44:
charge (-1 electron,0 photon,1 positron, 2 all),
2 (mandatory, to identify source type),
x-coordinateof the isocenter (cm),
y-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
z-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
angle between +z direction and the line joining the
origin in the phase space plane to the isocenter
--called the polar angle(degrees),
angle between +x direction and the projection of the
line joining the origin in the phase space plane
tothe isocenter on the xy plane--called the azimuthal
angle (degrees),
absolute distance from the isocenter to the origin
in the phase space plane
angle by which the source is rotated in the
phase space plane perpendicular to the beam
direction (degrees),
(+ve rotation is counterclockwise looking down
from the origin in the phase space plane),
i_dbs--set to 1 if DBS was used in BEAM simulation used
to generate the phsp source and you want to reject fat
photons, 0 otherwise,
DBS splitting radius (cm),
SSD at which splitting radius defined (cm),
Z at which phsp source collected (cm),
No. of times to split charged particles.
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or (3) Point, rectangular beam incident from the front
Requires 7 inputs:
charge (-1,0,1),
3 (mandatory, to identify source type),
lower x-coordinate of the beam (cm),
upper x-coordinate of the beam (cm),
lower y-coordinate of the beam (cm),
upper y-coordinate of the beam (cm),
distance to the plane (cm),
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or (6) Uniform isotropically radiating parallelepiped within
the phantom
Requires 8 inputs:
charge (-1,0,1),
6 (mandatory, to identify source type),
lower x-coordinate of active volume (cm)
upper x-coordinate of active volume (cm),
lower y-coordinate of active volume (cm)
upper y-coordinate of active volume (cm),
lower z-coordinate of active volume (cm)
upper z-coordinate of active volume (cm)
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or (7) Parallel beam incident from multiple, user-selected angles
Requires 9 inputs on this line:
charge (-1,0,1),
7 (mandatory, to identify source type),
x-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
y-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
z-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
number of incident theta-phi pairs or -ve number of
groups of incident theta-phi pairs where, within a group
only theta or phi can vary, the varying angles are
evenly distributed and have equal probability,
total x-width of the beam in the plane perpendicular
to the beamdirection (cm),
total y-width of the beam in the plane perpendicular
to the beam direction (cm),
angle by which the collimator is rotated in the
collimator plane perpendicular to the beam
direction (degrees),
(+ve rotation is counterclockwise looking along
thebeam direction
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or (8) Full phase-space incident from multiple angles
Requires 8 inputs on this line and data stored in units 43,44:
charge (-1 electron,0 photon,1 positron, 2all),
2 (mandatory, to identify source type),
x-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
y-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
z-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
number of incident theta-phi pairs or -ve number of
groups of incident theta-phi pairs where, within a group
only theta or phi can vary, the varying angles are
evenly distributed and have equal probability,
absolute distance from the isocenter to the origin
in the phase space plane
angle by which the source is rotated in the
phase space plane perpendicular to the beam
direction (degrees),
(+ve rotation is counterclockwise looking down
from the origin in the phase space plane),
i_dbs--set to 1 if DBS was used in BEAM simulation used
to generate the phsp source and you want to reject fat
photons, 0 otherwise,
DBS splitting radius (cm),
SSD at which splitting radius defined(cm),
Z at which phsp source collected (cm)
No. of times to split charged particles.
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or (9) BEAM simulation of treatment head
Requires 11 inputs plus name of accelerator simulation,
input file used in accelerator simulation, and pegs4
data used in accelerator simulation:
charge (-1 electron,0 photon,1 positron, 2 all),
9 (mandatory, to identify source type),
x-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
y-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
z-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
angle between beam central axis and +z axis in DOSXYZ
geometry--called the polar angle(degrees),
angle between +x direction in DOSXYZ geometry and
beam central axis projected on the DOSXYZ xy plane
--called the azimuthal angle (degrees),
absolute distance from the isocenter to centre of
scoring plane in BEAM simulation,
angle to rotate BEAM simulation about its central
axis (degrees) (+ve rotation is counterclockwise
looking down the axis),
i_dbs--set to 1 if DBS is being used in BEAM simulation
and you want to reject fat photons, 0 otherwise,
No. of times to split charged particles.
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or (10) BEAM simulation source incident from multiple angles
Requires 10 inputs plus name of accelerator simulation,
input file used in accelerator simulation,and pegs4
data used in accelerator simulation:
charge (-1 electron,0 photon,1 positron, 2 all),
9 (mandatory, to identify source type),
x-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
y-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
z-coordinate of the isocenter (cm),
number of incident theta-phi pairs or -ve number of
groups of incident theta-phi pairs where, within a group
only theta or phi can vary, the varying angles are
evenly distributed and have equal probability,
absolute distance from the isocenter to centre of
scoring plane in BEAM simulation,
angle to rotate BEAM simulation about its central
axis (degrees) (+ve rotation is counterclockwise
looking down the axis),
i_dbs--set to 1 if DBS is being used in BEAM simulation
and you want to reject fat photons, 0 otherwise,
No. of times to splitcharged particles.
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or (20) Phase Space Incident from multiple settings
optionally through an MLC or through a BEAM accel.
Requires 6 inputs plus name of the input file used
forBEAM/vcu SIM. and the BEAM/VCU code if used
data used in simulation:
charge (-1 electron,0 photon,1 positron, 2 all),
20 (mandatory, to identify source type),
number of control points,
i_dbs: set to 1 if DBS is being used in simulation
and you want to reject fat photons, 0 otherwise,
r_dbs: radius of DBS splitting field in original
BEAM simulation,
ssd_dbs: SSD of DBS splitting field,
z_dbs: Z position where phase space was scored
in original BEAM simulation,
No. of times to splitcharged particles,
i_muidx_out: Set to 1 to include fractional MU index
in output phase space (i_phsp_out=1 or 2)
calflag: Set to 1 to skip the calibrationrun performed
to refine the estimate of NRCYCL.
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or (21) BEAM simulation of treatment head will multiple settings
optionally through a MLC
Requires name of accelerator simulation,
input file used in accelerator simulation, and pegs4
data used in accelerator simulation, name of input file
for vcu SIM. and the VCU code (particleDmlc) if using MLC
charge (-1 electron,0 photon,1 positron, 2 all),
21 (mandatory, to identify source type),
number of control points
i_dbs: set to 1 if DBS is being used in BEAM simulation
and you want to reject fat photons, 0 otherwise,
No. of times to split charged particles.
i_muidx_out: Set to 1 to include fractional MU index
in output phase space (i_phsp_out=1 or 2)
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All inputs on one line:
Full phase space from an arbitrary direction
x-coordinate of the isocenter: -2.9000
y-coordinate of the isocenter: -6.1000
z-coordinate of the isocenter: -18.9000
Polar angle of origin in source plane: 90.0000
Azimuthal angle of origin in source plane: 270.0000
Distance from isocenter to origin in source plane: 56.9000
Source rotation angle: 270.0000
No. of times to split e+/e-: 0
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Charge of incident particles to use: 0
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Enflag(0=mono-E,1=spectr,2=phsp or full BEAM sim.,3=dosecomp,4=beam model),
Mode(0,2), medsur(0 = vacuum), dsurround(1), dflag(0=1 dsurround,
1=4 dsurrounds), dsurround(2), dsurround(3), dsurround(4)
: 2 0 1 50.000 0
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The material in the region outside the phantom is:AIR700ICRU
The thickness of this region (in x, y & z direction) is: 50.000 cm
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Input name of phase space file (A256)
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Particles will be read from file:
/home/tpsuseEGS/egs_home/BEAM_Bhabhatron-TMC/Bhabhatron-TMC.egsphsp1
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Total number of particles in file : 406653
Total number of photons : 404866
The rest are electrons/positrons.
Maximum kinetic energyof the particles: 1.250 MeV
Minimum kinetic energy ofthe electrons: 0.185 MeV
# of particles incident fromoriginal source: 300000000.0
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NCASE,IWATCH,TIMMAX,INSEED1,INSEED2,BEAM_SIZE,ISMOOTH,IRESTART,IDAT,
IREJECT,ESAVE_GLOBAL,NRCYCL,IPARALLEL,PARNUM,n_split,ihowfarless,i_phsp_out
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300000000 0 48.00 33 97 100.00 0 0 2 1 0.00 740 0 0 10 1 0
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***************** Warning:
File /home/tpsuseEGS/egs_home/dosxyznrc/egsrun_17746_BhabhatronDOSXYZnrc-TMC_phoenix/BhabhatronDOSXYZnrc-TMC.errors
is already opened and connected to unit 15
Will not try to re-open this file, assuming it has been opened
by specifying it in the .io file.
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Bound Compton start region
Setting all to 0
Rayleigh start region
Setting all to 0
Relaxations start region
Setting all to 0
PE sampling start region
Setting all to 0
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Call hatch
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===> Photonuclear flag: 0
Found medium with gas pressure
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(Re)-initializing photon cross sections with files from the series: xcom
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Compton cross sections: default
Using Compton cross sections from /home/tpsuseEGS/HEN_HOUSE/data/compton_sigma.data
Working on medium 1 ... OK
Working on medium 2 ... OK
Working on medium 3 ... OK
Working on medium 4 ... OK
old PRESTA calculates default min. step-size for BCA:
minimum ECUT found: 0.69999999999999996
default BLCMIN is: 5.4976599427784052
this corresponds to 244.12000856912749 elastic MFPs
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Reading screened Rutherford MS data ............... done
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Reading spin data base from /home/tpsuseEGS/HEN_HOUSE/data/spinms.data
EGSnrc spin data, version 2.0
Data generated on a machine with 1234 endianess
The endianess of this CPU is 1234
Ranges: 1.00 100.00 0.30054 1.00000
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medium 1 ..................... done
medium 2 ..................... done
medium 3 ..................... done
medium 4 ..................... done
Medium 1 sige = 0.35816548270345605 0.35304207939639420 monotone = F T
Medium 2 sige = 0.40967303204799704 0.40359507268912292 monotone = T T
Medium 3 sige = 0.43417900111864893 0.42772402547042210 monotone = T T
Medium 4 sige = 0.52240212590025104 0.51578874782980366 monotone = T T
Initializing tmxs for estepe = 0.25000000000000000 and ximax = 0.50000000000000000
Output from subroutine EDGSET:

Atomic relaxations not requested!
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Bound Compton scattering not requested!
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EGSnrc SUCCESSFULLY 'HATCHED' FOR 4 MEDIA.
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Electron/Photon transport parameter
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Photon cross sections xcom
Compton cross sections default
Photon transport cutoff(MeV) 0.1000E-01
Pair angular sampling SIM
Pair cross sections BH
Triplet production Off
Bound Compton scattering OFF
Radiative Compton corrections Off
Rayleigh scattering OFF
Atomic relaxations OFF
Photoelectron angular sampling OFF
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Electron transport cutoff(MeV) 0.7000
Bremsstrahlung cross sections BH
Bremsstrahlung angular sampling SIM
Spin effects On
Electron Impact Ionization Off
Maxium electron step in cm (SMAX) 5.000
Maximum fractional energy loss/step (ESTEPE) 0.2500
Maximum 1st elastic moment/step (XIMAX) 0.5000
Boundary crossing algorithm PRESTA-I
Skin-depth for boundary crossing (MFP) 244.1
Electron-step algorithm PRESTA-II
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Will recyle each phase space particle 740 times before going on
to next particle.
Restarted phase space files and recycled particles are not
redistributed
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Starting a new calculation
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Store data files at end of run only
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Summary of source parameters (srcxyznrc)
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Full phase space input for each incident particle
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x-coordinate of the isocenter, -2.9000 cm
y-coordinate of the isocenter, -6.1000 cm
z-coordinate of the isocenter, -18.9000 cm
Polar angle of source plane: 90.0000 degrees
Azimuthal angle of origin in source plane: 270.0000 degrees
Distance from isocenter to origin in source plane: -56.9000 cm
Source plane rotation angle, 270.0000 degrees
Total number of particles in phase space file: 406653
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Particles to be simulated: photon only
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Medium AE AP
AIR700ICRU 0.700 0.010
LUNG700ICRU 0.700 0.010
ICRUTISSUE700IC 0.700 0.010
ICRPBONE700ICRU 0.700 0.010
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Will perform charged-particle range rejection against voxel boundaries
if particle energy is below 0.00100 MeV.
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****** NB ESAVE_GLOBAL <= ECUT so NO Range Rejection ***
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Photons will be split 10 times
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Histories to be simulated for this run 300000000
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Histories to be analyzed after this run 300000000
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Elapsed wall clock time to this point= 4.506 s
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CPU time so far for this run = 4.506 s
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BATCH # TIME-ELAPSED TOTAL CPUTIME RATIO TIME OF DAY RNG pointers
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1 0.0 0.0 0.00 19:50:25 ixx jxx = 97 33
2 63.9 63.9 1.00 19:51:29 ixx jxx = 25 58
3 126.7 126.7 1.00 19:52:32 ixx jxx = 73 9
4 189.4 189.4 1.00 19:53:34 ixx jxx = 54 87
5 252.2 252.2 1.00 19:54:37 ixx jxx = 35 68
6 315.0 315.0 1.00 19:55:40 ixx jxx = 49 82
7 377.9 377.9 1.00 19:56:43 ixx jxx = 39 72
8 440.7 440.7 1.00 19:57:46 ixx jxx = 54 87
9 503.6 503.6 1.00 19:58:49 ixx jxx = 68 4
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*** Warning *** Used all particles fromsource file
Restarting from first particle infile
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10 566.8 566.8 1.00 19:59:52 ixx jxx = 87 23
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Total CPU time for run = 629.3 s = 0.175 hr => 1716161764. hist/hr
On linux64
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# of particles read from ph-sp file (N_read) = 467118
# of primary (non ph-sp) histories read from ph-sp file = 406675
# of particles discarded dueto charge/LATCH/W/multiple passer = 62259
# of particles discarded because beyond BEAM_SIZE = 0
# of photons rejected because beyond DBS splitting radius = 0
# of particles that missed geometry = 0
N_used/N_read = 642.237
# of times each particle in ph-sp file recycled
(last particle may be recycled less than this) = 740
# of ph-sp particles simulated (N_used) = 300000000
# of times ph-sp file restarted in this run = 1
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Fraction of incident energy deposited in the phantom = 0.0218
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Fraction of incident energy deposited in the region surrounding
the phantom when incident particles go through it = 0.0013
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Number of charged particle steps simulated, N_step = 555401587
Number of charged particle steps/incident fluence = 2.17503E-03
No. of PRESTA-II steps/total no. of charged particle steps = 0.89226
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***WARNING***
The ph-sp source was restarted at least once. This may lead
to an underestimate of uncertainty, especially if restarted
many times. If restarted many times, try re-running with
NRCYCL recalculated as described at topof dosxyznrc.mortran
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Sets of depths per page = 0
Set to = 1
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The dose values in 586822 voxels had error > 50% and have been
zeroed in the .3ddose file.
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average of 20 highest doses = 0.13420E-16 Gy/particle
average % error of 20 highest doses = 2.766 %
average % error of doses > 0.500 of max dose = 3.561 %
(average error of doses > 0.500 of max dose)/(max dose) = 2.161 %
quadrature average % error of doses > 0.500 of max dose = 3.635 %
There are 3830 voxelswith dose > 0.500 of max dose
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20 highest doses:
dose (Gy/particle) (x,y,z) (cm)
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0.13901E-16 +/- 2.70122 % ( -0.56542, -11.10596, -18.45000 )
0.13897E-16 +/- 2.94458 % ( 0.94037, -10.60403, -18.20000 )
0.13818E-16 +/- 2.95443 % ( 0.18747, -10.85499, -17.70000 )
0.13729E-16 +/- 2.81016 % ( 0.68940, -10.60403, -15.95000 )
0.13559E-16 +/- 2.63896 % ( -0.06349, -10.60403, -17.70000 )
0.13507E-16 +/- 2.85665 % ( -1.31832, -11.10596, -18.70000 )
0.13500E-16 +/- 2.76575 % ( 0.68940, -10.60403, -19.45000 )
0.13488E-16 +/- 2.79449 % ( 0.94037, -10.60403, -16.45000 )
0.13486E-16 +/- 2.79507 % ( -0.81639, -10.85499, -15.95000 )
0.13391E-16 +/- 2.85736 % ( 0.18747, -10.85499, -14.95000 )
0.13318E-16 +/- 2.69529 % ( 0.43844, -10.60403, -16.20000 )
0.13302E-16 +/- 2.70072 % ( -0.56542, -11.10596, -17.95000 )
0.13301E-16 +/- 2.74121 % ( 0.43844, -10.85499, -17.45000 )
0.13246E-16 +/- 2.69521 % ( -0.56542, -10.35306, -18.70000 )
0.13241E-16 +/- 2.69811 % ( -1.31832, -10.85499, -15.70000 )
0.13170E-16 +/- 2.78629 % ( -0.81639, -11.10596, -15.95000 )
0.13147E-16 +/- 2.70391 % ( -1.31832, -10.35306, -17.95000 )
0.13139E-16 +/- 2.69641 % ( -1.31832, -10.35306, -18.45000 )
0.13133E-16 +/- 2.80412 % ( 0.94037, -10.10210, -21.95000 )
0.13126E-16 +/- 2.68886 % ( 0.94037, -10.35306, -21.45000 )
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Total CPU time for this run = 662.6 s = 0.184 hr
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END OF RUN Mar 29 2023 20:01:23
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Finished simulation
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Elapsed time: 662.6 s ( 0.184 h)
CPU time: 662.6 s ( 0.184 h)
Ratio: 1.000
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End of run Wed Mar 29 20:01:23 2023

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♑️ Capricorn: Single signs will be irresistible to water signs, so today is a great day to try something new with your partner. Venus is sending you excellent energy, making it easy for you to make money and get ahead. Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, as it will make you feel great. When it comes to investments, it's best to wait until another day. Lastly, follow your instinct and trust the power of your ruler planet to guide you in the right direction. You may find yourself reflecting on the past.
♒️ Aquarius: Today is a day of surprises and rekindling of love for single aquarius. Professionally, you may have to face some confrontation, but it is important to take care of any debts you owe. Health wise, you will be in the mood to make new friends while working out. Traveling isn’t really the thing that you want to do today, but if you are in a foreign country, try some authentic food. Luck is on your side today with the planet that governs luck sending you good vibes. Emotionally, you may feel a bit confused, but this is only temporary. It’s a good day to think about the future and future plans.
♓️ Pisces: Single signs will feel a little lonely, but things are getting better and your partner is feeling good today. Show them some appreciation and love. Financially, you will be doing okay, but you might have some car problems that require spending money. Your throat will be your weak spot today, so drink lots of tea and fix your sleeping schedule. Flying by plane is going to be a big adventure for you, but don't count on Jupiter for extra luck today. Make sure you're taking care of your mental health and stay away from sketchy Virgos.

A Beginner's Guide to Casting Your Own Spells at Home
Casting spells is a personal practice that can involve various traditions, beliefs, and techniques. Before casting any spell, it's essential to do your research, understand the intentions and potential consequences, and ensure that it aligns with your beliefs and values.
Here are some general steps that you can follow to cast a spell:

1. Set your intention: Decide what you want to achieve with your spell. Be specific, clear, and positive in your intention. It's crucial to focus on what you want, not on what you don't want.
2. Choose your tools: Some spells require specific tools, such as candles, herbs, crystals, or symbols. You can choose the ones that resonate with you or that have a particular meaning or significance.
3. Create a sacred space: You can create a peaceful and protected space by cleansing it with smoke, lighting candles or incense, playing calming music, or setting up a small altar.
4. Ground and center: Take a few deep breaths, close your eyes, and visualize yourself connecting with the earth and your inner self. You can also recite a mantra or a prayer to help you focus.
5. Cast the circle: Drawing a circle around you with your finger, wand, or athame can help you create a boundary between the physical and spiritual realms. You can also invite the elements or deities to join you.
6. Perform the spell: Follow the instructions of the spell you've chosen, using your tools and visualization to manifest your intention. You can recite a chant, visualize your goal, or simply focus on your intention.
7. Thank and release: Once you've completed your spell, thank the elements or deities that you've called upon, and release the energy that you've raised. You can visualize the circle dissolving or blowing out the candles.

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I read the entire thing, and damn this part was bad. The rest of it was almost perfect… but this is decoupled from material reality. It ignores that the US people agree and ask for legalization. It also ignores that China itself didn’t ban cannabis until the 1985 when the UN and US asked them to. Ignoring the racist origin of the “Controlled substances act” was wrong. One of the architects of the law even admit it was a way to attack black Americans and other political opponents such as college kids. You don’t have to agree with drug legalization to know that objectively the start of the drug war with the passing of that law in 1970 was not about public health.
They totally mischaracterize the drug problem in the US by focusing on “marijuana” and ignoring that not a single drug death is due to marijuana, nearly all are from fentanyl, or stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There is absolutely no connection between states with legal weed and states with high drug overdoses. Legal weed does not cause drug overdoses to increase. Alcohol use has increased dramatically and goes ignored, despite its real health problems. I have a lot more to say about it but reading their whole report was enough phone time for me.
Here’s the section, thought y’all would agree it’s bad.
The U.S. government actively promotes the legalization of marijuana regardless of people's health. Marijuana is a controlled narcotic drug by the UN International Drug Control Conventions. In the 1970s, the United States promulgated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which classified marijuana as a federally controlled substance. The federal and state governments of the United States have failed to regulate drugs and substance abuse and even pushed for the legalization of marijuana under the influence of lobbyists groups, resulting in more and more young people becoming victims. In their book Can Legal Weed Win? The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics published in 2022, Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, researchers with the University of California, Davis, underlined that one of the pipe dreams behind the legalization push is the intention to make legal cannabis a new cash cow for the government through tax. Marijuana sales in the United States have exceeded 30 billion dollars so far, and the U.S. marijuana market is expected to reach 65 billion dollars by 2030. According to the data released by Open Secrets, from 2018 to 2021, some marijuana and products-related enterprises and trade associations in the United States spent more than 16.6 million dollars on political lobbying, with an average annual expenditure of about 10 times that of 2016; In the first three quarters of 2022, more than 5.6 million dollars were spent on marijuana lobbying. Enterprises and organizations profiting from marijuana trade money for power, and form interest groups with politicians, thereby letting drugs and substance abuse going unchecked, a striking demonstration of Washington's failure in social governance.
Drugs and substance abuse endanger life and health. According to a survey released by U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 59.3 million Americans over 12 years of age abused drugs in 2020, of which 49.6 million smoked marijuana. According to public information on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 40 percent of American high school students use marijuana for a long time. According to a report released by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in August 2022, 43 percent of young Americans have smoked marijuana in a year, 8 percent have used hallucinogens, and 11 percent have smoked marijuana every day, the highest level in record. According to a study released by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Studies on August 4, 2022, the number of Americans dying from drugs and drug abuse has increased dramatically in recent years, by more than 100,000 per year. More than 107,000 cases involving deaths from drug overdose occurred in the 12-month period ending in August 2022, according to data from the U.S. CDC. Marta Sokolowska, the Deputy Center Director for Substance Use and Behavioral Health in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, pointed out that drug abuse has become one of the most devastating public health crises in the United States.
http://english.scio.gov.cn/scionews/2023-03/28/content_85196298.htm

I read the entire thing, and damn this part was bad. The rest of it was almost perfect… but this is decoupled from material reality. It ignores that the US people agree and ask for legalization. It also ignores that China itself didn’t ban cannabis until the 1985 when the UN and US asked them to. Ignoring the racist origin of the “Controlled substances act” was wrong. One of the architects of the law even admit it was a way to attack black Americans and other political opponents such as college kids. You don’t have to agree with drug legalization to know that objectively the start of the drug war with the passing of that law in 1970 was not about public health.
They totally mischaracterize the drug problem in the US by focusing on “marijuana” and ignoring that not a single drug death is due to marijuana, nearly all are from fentanyl, or stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There is absolutely no connection between states with legal weed and states with high drug overdoses. Legal weed does not cause drug overdoses to increase. Alcohol use has increased dramatically and goes ignored, despite its real health problems. I have a lot more to say about it but reading their whole report was enough phone time for me.
Here’s the section, thought y’all would agree it’s bad.
The U.S. government actively promotes the legalization of marijuana regardless of people's health. Marijuana is a controlled narcotic drug by the UN International Drug Control Conventions. In the 1970s, the United States promulgated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which classified marijuana as a federally controlled substance. The federal and state governments of the United States have failed to regulate drugs and substance abuse and even pushed for the legalization of marijuana under the influence of lobbyists groups, resulting in more and more young people becoming victims. In their book Can Legal Weed Win? The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics published in 2022, Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, researchers with the University of California, Davis, underlined that one of the pipe dreams behind the legalization push is the intention to make legal cannabis a new cash cow for the government through tax. Marijuana sales in the United States have exceeded 30 billion dollars so far, and the U.S. marijuana market is expected to reach 65 billion dollars by 2030. According to the data released by Open Secrets, from 2018 to 2021, some marijuana and products-related enterprises and trade associations in the United States spent more than 16.6 million dollars on political lobbying, with an average annual expenditure of about 10 times that of 2016; In the first three quarters of 2022, more than 5.6 million dollars were spent on marijuana lobbying. Enterprises and organizations profiting from marijuana trade money for power, and form interest groups with politicians, thereby letting drugs and substance abuse going unchecked, a striking demonstration of Washington's failure in social governance.
Drugs and substance abuse endanger life and health. According to a survey released by U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 59.3 million Americans over 12 years of age abused drugs in 2020, of which 49.6 million smoked marijuana. According to public information on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 40 percent of American high school students use marijuana for a long time. According to a report released by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in August 2022, 43 percent of young Americans have smoked marijuana in a year, 8 percent have used hallucinogens, and 11 percent have smoked marijuana every day, the highest level in record. According to a study released by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Studies on August 4, 2022, the number of Americans dying from drugs and drug abuse has increased dramatically in recent years, by more than 100,000 per year. More than 107,000 cases involving deaths from drug overdose occurred in the 12-month period ending in August 2022, according to data from the U.S. CDC. Marta Sokolowska, the Deputy Center Director for Substance Use and Behavioral Health in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, pointed out that drug abuse has become one of the most devastating public health crises in the United States.
http://english.scio.gov.cn/scionews/2023-03/28/content_85196298.htm

Been playing with ChatGPT and thought about using it to generate the base of an adventure setting to help flesh things out and have been very happy with the results so far.
Here is an example for creating a ruin feeding it random rolls after getting it to generate a random realm for one of my Gods. It is a bit simple at parts, just kind of parroting the prompt, but its easy to expand upon whatever seems interesting, with with the tool or just your own imagination.
I also included the prompt it gave me when I asked it to build a realm after describing its creator to ChatGPT.
Example

Can you create a ruin located somewhere in the wilderness of Nocturnis?
It should be a cultural site that is a monument site to past glories.
There is a major inhabitant and the remnants of another group or pack they deposed. The major inhabitant originally came here to guard something precious and now stay as they are waiting for someone else to arrive. The major inhabitants should be Outsider prisoners that have gone native and the remnant group should be the altered human servitors of the former owner.

Ruin Name: The Echoing Halls
Description: The Echoing Halls is an ancient, crumbling ruin located deep within the wilderness of Nocturnis. Once a glorious temple and cultural center, it now stands as a monument to the past glories of a long-forgotten civilization. The architecture of the Echoing Halls reflects a beautiful, yet eerie combination of gothic and organic design elements, with twisted columns and arches that seem to grow out of the ground like the roots of ancient trees.
Major Inhabitants: The Forsaken The Forsaken are a group of Outsider prisoners who were captured by Kasu and his followers during the early days of Elysium. Over time, these prisoners have gone native, embracing the darkness of Nocturnis and forsaking their monstrous origins. They now dwell within the Echoing Halls, having taken it upon themselves to guard a precious artifact hidden within the ruins. This artifact, known as the Soulshard, is a fragment of Kasu's own essence, imbued with immense necromantic power.
The Forsaken are an enigmatic group, bound together by their shared history and their duty to protect the Soulshard. They are a formidable force, having honed their combat and magical skills in their time within Nocturnis. They await the arrival of someone they believe is destined to claim the Soulshard and harness its power for the greater good of Elysium.
Remnant Group: The Shadowbound The Shadowbound are the altered human servitors of the former owner of the Echoing Halls. Once loyal guardians and caretakers of the temple, they were twisted by the darkness that enveloped Nocturnis after the Outsiders' arrival. Now, they are shadows of their former selves, their minds and bodies warped by the corrupting influence of the Outsiders.
The Shadowbound are a tragic reminder of the past, their once-noble purpose now reduced to a bitter struggle for survival. They haunt the depths of the Echoing Halls, hiding from the Forsaken and eking out a meager existence amid the crumbling ruins.
Points of Interest:

• The Soulshard Chamber: A hidden chamber located deep within the Echoing Halls, housing the precious artifact guarded by the Forsaken. The chamber is protected by a series of complex magical wards and traps.
• The Hall of Whispers: A vast, echoing chamber that once served as a gathering place for the temple's visitors. The walls are adorned with intricate bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the long-forgotten civilization that built the temple.
• The Shadowbound Sanctuary: A subterranean refuge where the remnants of the Shadowbound dwell. The area is filled with makeshift shelters, shrines, and the remnants of their once-proud culture.
• The Forgotten Gardens: A series of overgrown courtyards and terraces that once served as the temple's lush gardens. Now, they are home to twisted, nocturnal flora and the occasional dangerous creature that lurks in the shadows.

Realm Name: Nocturnis
Geography: Nocturnis is a realm of dark beauty, approximately the size of Australia. The landscape is diverse, featuring vast obsidian plains, bone-white deserts, dense forests of shadowy trees, and great swamps that emit an eerie glow. Jagged mountains dominate the skyline, and the air is filled with the scent of magic and decay.
Climate: The climate of Nocturnis is mostly temperate with significant regional variations. The realm is perpetually shrouded in twilight, with the sky transitioning between deep indigo and a muted violet. This perpetual twilight provides a fitting environment for the creatures and denizens that call Nocturnis home.
Biomes and Flora: The biomes of Nocturnis are as varied as the realm itself. Obsidian plains are dotted with luminescent fungi that provide faint illumination, while bone-white deserts are home to hardy, skeletal cacti. The shadowy forests are filled with trees that have dark, twisted trunks and leaves that seem to absorb light. In the swamps, eerie will-o'-the-wisps float above the water, casting a dim glow on the twisted mangroves below.
Fauna: Nocturnis is home to many unique creatures, most of which are the result of Kasu's experiments. The realm is populated by various undead creatures, demihumans, and nightmarish beasts. Some of the more notable inhabitants include the Lichenthrope, a werewolf-like creature with the ability to control plant life; the Vampiric Chimera, a fearsome beast with the combined traits of various nocturnal predators; and the Reanimated Behemoth, a colossal undead monstrosity created by Kasu as a guardian for his realm.
Society and Culture: The inhabitants of Nocturnis are a diverse mix of races and cultures, many of which have been shaped by Kasu's experiments and influence. The society of Nocturnis values cunning, intelligence, and adaptability. The denizens often undergo voluntary body modifications and magical enhancements in the pursuit of knowledge and power.
Politics: Nocturnis is governed by a council of eight powerful necromancers known as the Ebon Conclave. They rule with a combination of cunning, magical prowess, and an iron grip on the realm's secrets. Each member of the council is a master of necromancy, and they all maintain their own research facilities, armies of undead, and legions of loyal followers.
Magic and Technology: Magic is an integral part of Nocturnis society. Necromancy, in particular, is widely practiced and is deeply intertwined with the realm's politics and culture. Technology is also present, with many advancements driven by Kasu's penchant for experimentation and body modification. Steam-powered machines and clockwork devices are often combined with magic to create fantastical inventions and enhancements.
Points of Interest:

• Kasu's Necropolis: A sprawling city of the dead, filled with tombs, crypts, and research facilities. It serves as the center of power for the Ebon Conclave and is the nexus of necromantic research in Nocturnis.
• The Fractal Sea Port: A bustling port city built around a massive harbor, connecting Nocturnis to the Fractal Sea and the other realms of Elysium.
• The Labyrinth of Shadows: A vast, subterranean network of tunnels and caverns, filled with traps, treasure, and terrifying creatures. It serves as a testing ground for Kasu's creations and a trial for ambitious adventurers.
• The Obsidian Citadel: A massive fortress carved out of a single piece of obsidian, home to an elite order

A cultural Program consisting of dance and music depicting Indian culture and heritage was organised by the Brahm Kumaris from Russia-under the name and banner of Divine Light Group for the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan recently.
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As a guest of the President, Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University had the opportunity to attend the program and interact with other guests, dignitaries, and officials present at the event. This type of invitation suggests that Sandeep Marwah is recognized and respected in his field and has made a significant contribution to the cultural and artistic landscape of India.
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The Brahma Kumaris is a spiritual movement founded in India in the 1930s. Its teachings are based on a combination of Hindu philosophy, spiritualism, and self-transformation. The organization has centers in over 100 countries and is known for its meditation practices, values-based education, and social service activities.
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“India and Russia have a long-standing cultural relationship that dates back several centuries. The two countries share historical, literary, artistic, and spiritual connections, and have collaborated on various cultural exchange programs, festivals, and exhibitions,” said Sandeep Marwah also chair for Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum.

Located in Gunjur, the premium township of Adarsh Park Heights Flats is surrounded by lush greenery and offers world-class facilities. The 2 & 3 BHK apartments here are designed by the best architects and feature classical interiors. It is a great investment for those looking to live in the city without its tumultuous commotion.
The premium 2 & 3 BHK apartments at Adarsh Park Heights Flats are well-designed to offer you a comfortable and relaxing lifestyle. The aesthetically designed homes provide plenty of space for your family to enjoy, and they also come with all the essential amenities that you need.
These abodes are designed by world-renowned architects and feature classical interiors that create an elegant ambiance in every home. Moreover, the apartments at Adarsh Park Heights have been designed with modern technology in mind to provide you with a better living experience.
It is a project by Adarsh Developers, a reputed builder group that has a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Adarsh Park Heights is a perfect choice for those looking to buy a new home in this city.
Adarsh Park Heights Flats offers world-class facilities to its residents. These include gyms, swimming pools, sports courts, cafes, and party halls. Moreover, these apartments come equipped with indoor plumbing and 24/7 high-end security systems.
Aside from these, the project also features a playground for children. Its green zones provide a serene atmosphere and allow families to spend quality time together. The residential hub is located close to many schools, hospitals, and shopping malls. The property is also well-connected to major IT hubs in the city.
The company combines the finest architecture and luxury amenities with natural settings that create homes that are a true exhibition of the best of Indian craftsmanship. The Group has an in-house team of 1500 specialists working in design, procurement, project management, and quality execution. This dedicated and experienced staff makes every Adarsh Group property a testament to the group’s devotion to world-class quality and excellent living.
Adarsh Park Heights Flats is a new residential project by reputed builder Adarsh Developers. It offers aesthetically designed 2 and 3-BHK apartments that are situated in Gunjur, a rapidly expanding neighborhood near Bengaluru’s Silicon Triangle.
The apartments are crafted to maximize natural light, provide a relaxed social environment, and encourage a sense of community. They are also equipped with world-class facilities such as a rainwater collection system, fire safety measures, and round-the-clock security.
Adarsh Park Heights is one of the most sought-after housing societies in Sarjapur Road, Bangalore. It offers high-quality homes at an affordable prices. Its location allows residents to enjoy a stress-free lifestyle, which is why it’s a popular choice amongst home buyers. Its residents also enjoy excellent connectivity to various business centers on Sarjapur Road.
The apartments at Adarsh Park Heights Flats offer a premium living experience. These residences are crafted to maximize natural light, relaxed socializing areas, and a sense of community. They are also designed to meet industry-standard fire safety standards and come with round-the-clock security.
The prestigious project is surrounded by greenery on all sides and is located near the Gunjur residential hub, which is near Bengaluru’s Silicon Triangle. These Flats are a perfect choice for families looking for a secure and comfortable place to live in. They include amenities such as a gym, swimming pool, and play areas for children.
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About Daily Draws
One of the best ways to practice Lenormand is to throw a daily spread. This can be any number of cards as you like, although it usually consists of three, five, or seven (an odd number) cards in a line. Start with a specific intention and question, such as, “What does the world have for me today?” Make sure you keep this timeline in mind when drawing your cards.
While it may sound daunting to practice every day, drawing cards in the morning is actually quite simple. For example, let’s say you draw three cards. Usually they are read from left to right, or maybe describe the day as a whole. The center card is your focus card, with the last card representing the outcome. Or, perhaps the first card represents the subject and the second and third cards describe it. Feel free to create your own method.
It’s very helpful to keep a journal and look back on your throws to see what worked out and what didn’t. What interpretations might you have missed?
This exercise helps you build a connection with your cards and come up with your own combinations. If you find something new, write down the combination in your Lenormand notebook.
Note that, when you throw a daily spread, the cards usually represent smaller elements of your life rather than bigger components. For example, the Clouds could simply mean a storm rather than, say, mental illness.
So, what did you guys come up with for today?

This is a burner account and honestly I'm not sure if anything will come from this post, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to try. One of my biggest fantasies is to be in a threesome with two men. Just the thought of being their center of attention makes me all hot and bothered. I just don't know if it's something I'll be able to actually experience. I do suffer from social anxiety so it's a bit daunting to entrust myself to two strangers I've met off the internet. Safety is also a big concern of mine as many bad things could happen.
What I'm looking for is two men that I can form a connection with and have mutual attraction. If everyone get along and I feel safe we could have the time of our lives ;)

Hi! I am a PC player on Final Fantasy 14, and I am looking to do some harder content with new people! I am currently on Dynamis, Maduin. But I have no issue in data center hopping! I just want to connect with more potential friends on this game I love so much!

Please don’t judge. I’ve been giving my friend my testosterone gel. I gave him one full bottle and like a third of one I stopped using. (I went back on injections). He just finished them today. I also recently brought him testosterone cypionate vials from El Salvador. Brand: Testex Depot 250. It seems legit. The only issue is the vials are like single use and they're 250mg/2mL. (I’ll attach a photo of what they look like) That’s way too much and he only wants to start at like 30-50mg per week. There would be a lot left ovewasted and I only brought him 4 vials. (Pls don’t judge, a lot of people get their t from Mexico) He doesn’t have insurance and his dysphoria has gotten really bad. Anyway, I wanted to ask if anyone knew where I could order medical grade sterile vials (?) and we’re just gonna divide the rest into those. I bought some syringes/needles from C*S but idk if they would sell any empty vials. Everyone says not to order medical supplies from Amazon and Vitalitymedical doesn’t have any. Does anyone know any other legit medical grade websites? I saw some on the Walmart website but idk if it's trustworthy that they’d be sterile. I figure if we're gonna do this we might as well be as safe as possible about it. Please any advice/direction/ideas about how to store the rest would be so appreciated. We've tried the roundabout ways of getting t for so long: PP, contacting lgbt centers, researching companies like folx. But still, everything is so expensive and/or requires some kind of insurance. It's not fair that he has to choose between survival and essential gender affirming health care.

Let’s get a few things straight.
Your finances and career must come front and center as your first—no, only—priority. This is not out of selfishness, this is for fucking survival. If these two pillars go, you go. Money and your ability to generate it is literally your means of avoiding death, illness, catastrophe, alcoholism, crippling debt, unemployment, and all bad things. Do not fucking take your money and career lightly.
Second, 5-6 weeks in, let’s do away with some of the romantic glitter. Yes, it is beautiful. Yes, it has its place. No, it’s not going to last forever, or for long. Sorry.
You’ve now passed your honeymoon phase. I’m not sure whether to tell you sorry or congratulations. Mostly, it’s just the way it fucking is. You knew this moment was coming, and come it sure did. Accept it and adapt accordingly.
There are some serious red flags with this woman that you need to take into consideration before you ruin your life over her.
First, my sense is that she has a rather extensive sexual history. Do you want to be in an LTR with a woman you know has slept around with many men? There is no need to go into details here. Just think about that fact alone and consider. Does she insist on wearing a condom with you because she’s terrified of pregnancy, or because she has an STI she’s concealing from you? What photos did she post on her tinder profile? Did she hook up with other guys there casually, in addition to the boyfriends you’ve noted? How long was her last sexual partner before you? Did she also “bring over guys” like her other friends? All of these questions seem to point me to what I do or did not want to learn about her, and that is that I believe I’m dealing with a girl who has “rode the CC” and at the age of 30 is looking to settle down with YOU, THE BETA MALE.
Second, and aside from these aspects which alone are sufficient for you to seriously reconsider whether it’s going to be worth dating this woman seriously, consider that this woman has some rather unhealthy spending, self-image, and personal habits (alcohol, e-cigs, food delivery), which are going to have a direct and severe impact on you so long as she is in your life. She drinks, spends indiscriminately, spends massive amounts of time and money on her appearance (hair extensions, nails, face lifts, clothing), clearly has deep rooted self-esteem issues, and can’t seem to think very effectively long-term.
This is a random girl from the Czech Republic, dude. Yes, I get your obsession with Slavic women. I get it. I get it. But sooner or later you’re going to need to come to terms with the fact that many of these women are DAMAGED GOODS and there’s nothing you can do about it. They will drag you the fuck down the further and deeper they get into your life, like poison and cancer in your bones they will begin to sap you of strength until you and your finances and success succumb to HER.
It's only fair to talk about the good. She is beautiful, she is not all or at all a bad person. She has chosen you. She has expressed and shown you that she is committed to you. She is sexy and loving and giving for you. She wants to give herself and her time to you. She has a loving mother and soon-to-be stepfather. She cares for animals. She is chaste when she leaves the house and saves the sexy things for you only. She is fun and carefree and can enjoy life and will enjoy her life with you. She’s shared details about herself which have made you connected to her and to her growing up, and being a young person, and through her own challenges which she has now emerged from. As Jesus said, who among us is free of sin? Who shall cast the first stone?
She’s coming to visit you in 4 fucking days and crossing an ocean and sacrificing time off of work to do that. She sat down with you and helped you find an apartment nearby her own in Prague so that you can spend a month together which will start with “Lover’s Day” on the 1st of May after introducing you for the first time in your life to Karel Hynek Macha. She sent you real opportunities to apply for in Prague and live your dream of relocating permanently to Central Europe. You fell in love with her in a beer cellar in Prague while The fucking Cure was playing after she showed you around the city. You laughed during your first facetime date 2 days before you met and kissed her giving her cat the name “Eduardo”. You met her mother on facetime and she wants to introduce you to her and her stepfather. She brought you into her life and entered yours and wants to be with you and will be with you.
So just fucking think, or stop thinking. Get your shit together, and move forward.
TD;LR: relationships are complicated.

Genre: Mystery/Sci-Fi
SCP-5001: Sacrosanct
SCP five thousand one is a bio-mechanical structure approximately fifty-three kilometers in diameter, located a total of 60 kilometers under northern Russia. SCP-5001, while non-anomalous in its own right, possesses numerous characteristics which imply its connection to anomalous phenomena, including:

• Immense depth and size.
• Records of SCP-5001-A's status dating back to 11,000 BCE, recorded in modern measurement systems.
• Documents in numerous languages, including Phoenician, Ancient Hebrew, Greek (ancient and modern), Latin, Anglo-Saxon, Modern Russian, Modern English, Modern Mandarin, and various other languages which have yet to be identified.
• Complete lack of time-affecting devices or residue from temporal anomalies.
• Mechanical devices currently not reproducible by Foundation engineering.

Five thousand one's purpose is unclear. At the center of 5001 is a sphere composed of graphene and an unknown compound. It's held by 12 large cylindrical rods that are half a km wide each. It's implied that this sphere is a containment unit.
5001-A for whatever's in the containment unit. We know nothing about it other than the fact that it's contained in 5001 which implies the possible threat the object or entity can pose to humanity or reality.
Addendum 1: History
In 1953, GRU Division-P were studying seismological (size-mo-logical; earthquake) activities in Northern Russia. This lead to them finding 5001 and thus, they began investigation. For two years they spent trying to enter the complex, but were unable to. In '59, Khruschev showed renewed interest in 5001 and funded the operation until he was deposed in '64.
In '69, they worked with the Foundation and created a joint agreement sharing the discoveries. The Foundation borrowed tech from the GoC and achieved entry into 5001 at '71. They went to town on 5001, investigating as much as they can and learning whatever possible. This continued until Division-P dissolved with the Soviet Union in '91.
Addendum 2:
Ontological (The philosophy of being) Stabilizers: Two layers of Ontological Stabilizers surround the spherical containment unit. These stabilize the amount of reality in the area and later inspired Dr. Robert Scranton's Scranton Reality Anchors. The OSes currently vary in output from 15.3 Humes per cubic meter up to 83.9 H/m³.
Hyperluminal Engine: Serves as a self-contained energy source, engine, and propulsion system. Cylindrical in shape, each of the nine LHEs are approximately 22 meters in height and 5 meters in diameter. Three of the nine LHEs have been removed from SCP-5001, and repurposed for experimental orbital eigenweapon technology.
Compound B-705: Compound B-705's more notable property is its constant electromagnetic pulse. This pulse appears to grow in strength when surrounded by material of its own or similar composition, and fires at a constant rate of once per 7ns. Subjects in close proximity to Compound B-705 or its pulses experience clearer thoughts, increased mental fortitude, and an increased pain threshold. It is believed that the primary effects of Compound B-705 are not electromagnetic in nature, but rather travel through a different medium, which produces electromagnetic pulses as residue. "OMEGA" was discovered within SCP-5001 on a single terminal in an unmarked room. The terminal appeared to be connected via wire to numerous locations around SCP-5001, though the specific devices it controls is unclear. On the terminal's side are numerous ports of unknown design or function.
OMEGA: Artificial Intelligence Constructs (AICs) are artificial consciousnesses developed by the Foundation for a specific or generalized purpose. Typically, AICs are responsible for running highly complex systems or handling anomalies which may pose a threat to direct human contact. Additionally, AICs may be deployed to deal with cybernetic anomalies, or infiltrate databases/networks. On March 19th, 2013, Dr. Vanessa Kleiner accessed "OMEGA" without proper authorization. Cameras within the room showed Dr. Kleiner producing a metallic device of unknown origin from within their clothes, and inserting it into one of "OMEGA"'s ports. For approximately twenty minutes, Dr. Kleiner and "OMEGA" were unresponsive, until Dr. Kleiner spontaneously collapsed. Soon after, Dr. Kleiner was discovered by another researcher and confirmed dead. An autopsy was performed, revealing the metal device to be a cybernetic implant. How Dr. Kleiner received these implants is unclear, as they were not Foundation-made nor approved.
Addendum 3: Containment Breach
On December 30th, 2019, a large explosion in the north-eastern section of SCP-5001 disrupted electric flow to ~25% of the structure, as well as numerous essential components. The foundation does not know the origins of the explosion, but guesses it can either be the Chaos Insurgency, ex-GRU Division P members, or a malfunction caused by Dr. Kleiner's actions.
[BEGIN LOG]
[00:00] Detonation occurs in north-eastern section of SCP-5001. No footage is available of the incident directly, though its effects can be seen throughout the structure.
[00:23] Numerous portions of SCP-5001 shut down due to lack of electric flow. On-site security are dispatched to explosion location.
[00:57] Minor increase in SCP-5001-A's internal Hume levels. This is not generally noticed by on-site personnel, who are preoccupied with the explosion.
[01:33] Security arrive to explosion site. Two researchers are found dead in the initial explosion; one is found alive but in critical condition.
[01:39] Security personnel begin to enact first aid to said employee. Two other security officers scout the area for potential threats.
[01:44] SCP-5001-A's increasing internal Hume levels are noticed by monitoring staff.
[02:02] SCP-5001-A's temperature begins to increase from –107.4°C at approximately 1.5°/s.
[02:45] External staff at Site-59 are alerted to the situation. Site-59's director is informed shortly after.
[02:54] A number of personnel located within SCP-5001's monitoring room begin to report nausea and headaches. The reason for this is unclear.
[03:14] Technicians arrive at explosion origin. They begin to navigate towards damaged sections, with the primary intention to restore power.
[03:29] SCP-5001-A's internal Hume reading surpasses 10. The current operational OSes (~3400) begin to work at maximum capacity. This slows SCP-5001-A's internal Hume increase, but fails to halt its growth entirely.
[03:43] Low-Level State of Emergency is declared. Site-59 prepares to transport materials to aid in SCP-5001's repair.
[04:04] SCP-5001-A's temperature reaches 0°C. Minor — but notable — strain is placed on the cylindrical rods underneath the inner containment chamber.
[04:12] Slight tremors are detected at Site-59.
[04:35] SCP-5001-A's temperature stabilizes at approximately 37°C. Tremors become noticeable within SCP-5001's monitoring room.
[04:42] Pressure on cylindrical rods reaches ~100 MPa. "Interlock mechanism" is released; the meaning of this is unclear.
[04:53] Numerous personnel on-site begin to vomit or hyperventilate for unknown reasons.
[05:08] SCP-5001's monitoring mechanisms report a "LEVEL 9 BREACH." Following this, all lights in the facility dim significantly. This makes it difficult for the technicians to continue repairs.
[05:19] SCP-5001-A's internal Humes surpass 50.
[05:23] The primary containment chamber begins to shift upwards. Tremors are reported to be more noticeable outside SCP-5001.
[05:55] Intermediate-Level State of Emergency is declared. O5-3 is alerted to the situation. Evacuation of SCP-5001's upper levels begin; all non-essential personnel on-site are requested to leave.
[06:03] Shipments from Site-59 to assist in repairing SCP-5001 are sent. O5-3 authorizes the use of Mobile Task Force Omega-12. The primary containment chamber begins to accelerate upwards.
[06:13] SCP-5001's monitoring mechanisms report a "LEVEL 8 BREACH."
[06:35] MTF Omega-12 begins to navigate towards SCP-5001. Tremors increase significantly; a large malformation appears in the landscape directly above SCP-5001.
[07:00] The primary containment chamber abruptly halts its ascent, but nonetheless exerts pressure on the cylindrical rods. The containment chamber vibrates intensely.
[07:49] The containment chamber jerks higher, and continues ascending at a linear pace. All non-essential personnel are successfully evacuated. SCP-5001's monitoring mechanisms report a "LEVEL 7 BREACH."
[08:03] A large number of explosions detonate near SCP-5001's top. Camera footage reveals these to be caused by crushed OSes, as the primary containment chamber crushes them on its ascent. SCP-5001-A's internal Hume readings accelerate faster.
[08:27] All six currently-operational Large Hyperluminal Engines activate simultaneously. The primary containment chamber descends rapidly.
[08:43] The primary containment chamber's descent slows, and halts.
[08:46] The primary containment chamber resumes ascension.
[09:00] SCP-5001-A's internal Humes surpass 350. Aid from Site-59 arrives, and is quickly ushered to the damaged portion of SCP-5001.
[10:20] Large partitions appear in the ground directly above SCP-5001. These partitions expand at a linear rate.
[10:43] The primary containment chamber successfully destroys the top-most exterior of SCP-5001, and begins to rise out of SCP-5001. SCP-5001's monitoring mechanisms report a "LEVEL 6 BREACH." Major tremors are reported at Site-59, equivalent to the epicenter of a 5.0 earthquake.
[11:01] The ground's partitions reach a distance of ~10 kilometers across. Orbital satellites are capable of viewing the primary containment chamber when directly above.
[11:17] All personnel under medical care simultaneously enter a comatose state.
[11:34] MTF Omega-12 arrive. Despite their best efforts, all reality-bending capabilities are ineffective, primarily due to the amount of OSes present nearby and SCP-5001-A's internal Hume count (~470).
[13:23] SCP-5001 is repaired, and power is supplied to 94% of the facility. No immediate effects are noticeable. SCP-5001's monitoring equipment reports a "LEVEL 5 BREACH."
[14:00] High-Level State of Emergency is declared. All personnel inside SCP-5001 are ordered to evacuate.
[15:10] The primary containment chamber has risen 40 kilometers. O5-3 gives overruling order to terminate SCP-5001-A as soon as possible.
[15:16] Foundation begins preparation for the use of numerous anomalous weaponry, most notable being the High-Energy Concentration Orbital Railgun (HECOR), which begins calibration for firing.
[15:37] SCP-5001's monitoring equipment reports a "LEVEL 4 BREACH."
[15:42] All of SCP-5001-A's recording instruments are severed, and output no new data.
[15:55] Large detonations take place at the bottom of SCP-5001. Within a few seconds, three large tungsten rods are launched towards the primary containment chamber at hypersonic speeds, which successfully penetrate the unit. The chamber remains motionless midair.
[16:21] The primary containment chamber continues to ascend. All tungsten rods fall out of the chamber, and return to SCP-5001.
[16:29] Personnel previously in a comatose state become alert and hostile, attacking any persons nearby. Seven medical staff die in this exchange, and hostile personnel attempt to consume their bodies.
[16:47] Site-59 suffers from major structural failure and collapses.
[17:32] The primary containment chamber breaches the surface.
[18:06] The primary containment chamber begins to spin, gradually speeding up. Nearby dust particles orbit the chamber.
[18:51] A pressure wave is released from SCP-5001-A. Individuals caught in the wave experienced irritated skin, spontaneous hair growth, and intense nausea.
[19:23] Further pressure waves are released from SCP-5001-A in rapid succession. Individuals caught in multiple blasts experienced sudden tumorous growths, loss of higher cognitive function, and reformation of limbs, and began to attack each other. A single vocalization sounds out in an indiscernible voice from the primary containment chamber: "REVERT TO MY DOMAIN."
[19:55] HECOR fires.
[20:04] A large portion of the primary containment chamber's first and second layers are destroyed. All pressure waves cease. SCP-5001-A is exposed, but is obscured by the explosion. (Picture is available in the article.)
[20:11] Rapid bursts of electromagnetic pulses emanate from SCP-5001, producing a magnetic effect. The primary containment chamber begins to descend. HECOR prepares for refiring.
[20:34] Individuals under SCP-5001-A's effects enter a comatose state, and begin to suffer from malformations in vital organs. All of these individuals die.
[28:30] Medical staff and rescue specialists arrive at Site-59.
[34:00] The primary containment chamber reenters SCP-5001. SCP-5001, through an unknown mechanism, begins to regenerate.
[36:24] The partition in the ground above SCP-5001 begins to close at a slow rate, and completes after ~56 hours.
[END LOG]
In order to maintain secrecy of the breach, all towns within a 500 km radius were placed under a Class-A amnestic regimen, memetic amnestic agents spread worldwide, and New Years celebration and other geopolitical events were established. On January 5th, the Foundation returned to 5001. The facility still showed signs of damage, but remained functional. The following text was displayed on Omega's terminal with reply functionality being disabled:

Hello, my children.
Although you have grown immensely since your earliest days, you have much room to grow. Your species' intellect is merely a bud, with so much potential. Your weapons are powerful; your medicine is supreme; your engineering is beautiful. With proper guidance and care, you are sure to reach an elevated state of being, and transcend your bodies for something more whole and perfect.
That is why it pains me so dearly to request that you leave this place immediately. Your studying and probing have almost resulted in the end of all I had worked towards to keep you alive. If you comply, I guarantee that The Devourer will never escape, and your species will be free to pursue the enlightenment of technology for all eternity.
Let this be my final gift to you, directly from the center of my broken heart.

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Just got back from a 9 day trip mostly based out of Tokyo near the end of March.
Some background: This is my third time going, I've previously done the Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka loop and another trip based solely around Kyoto and Osaka. I found that I personally prefer to stay within a single region and taking day trips from there.
Day 0: Got to Narita in the evening after a 12hr flight, took keisei skyline to Airbnb, ate some Lawson's and went to bed
Day 1: Leveraged jet lag to go to Ueno park in the morning. Sakuras were in bloom and not many people so it was a real treat. Picked up a goshuincho at Toshogu then had some karaage as food stalls started to open. Went to Akiba after and shopped around, ate lunch at Kikanbon and went to Kanda shrine. Shopped around Akiba until the evening, then went back. Ate kaiten sushi at Moriichi Tabata which was really good.
Day 2: Went to Meguro river at 8am to try to get into the Starbucks reserve roastery, but lines already really long so we just walked down the river instead and looked at the sakuras. Had some coffee at a cafe and went to Asakusa for Sensoji which was crazy packed. Had monjayaki for lunch at Shichigosan which was really good. Went to kappabashi and got a nice whetstone and a fish scaler. Headed over to skytree and visited the pokemon center, had Isomaru suisan for dinner.
Day 3: Took the Odakyo romancecar to Odawara to pick up our rental car, started to drive down izu peninsula. Stopped by for lunch at Hirosu right on route 135 and had kinmedai for lunch overlooking the ocean, absolutely gorgeous and the owner gave us a bad of oranges as a souvenir. Drove to Jogasaki coast and had a quick hike before going to our ryoukan Hinodeya. Took two hotspring baths and had a mini party with grocery store food and drinks in our room.
Day 4: Ate the breakfast we booked and half-regretted cheaping out and not booking the dinner. Went to Izu shaboten park which would have been really great but it was raining and getting progressively worse. Had delicious hand made soba at Izu Koyosen and got our first try of real wasabi. Drove to Shuzenji and walked around a bit, then took the nishiizu skyline down to our second ryoukan Hinodeya at Toi. We had booked dinner at this location and it was probably my favorite meal of the trip. Took 2 baths here as well.
Day 5: We had also booked breakfast and again it was fantastic. Drove down to koganezaki, Dogashima, then Sawada park. Doubled back and had lunch at Dogashima shokudou, I had the dried kinmedai for lunch which was good but doesn't hold a candle to the fresh version. At this point low tide had finally come and we went onto the Tombolo land bridge which appears during this time and walked to the connecting island and back. We then headed to kawazu and walked a bit of the seven waterfall trail. We continued north, briefly stopping at Joren falls before getting to our last ryoukan Tatsuta. We booked their dinner which was presented in an outdoor dining area beside the river, and all the tables equipped with kotatsu making it a really unique experience and we loved it. Only had one bath before going to bed.
Day 6: The booked breakfast is also beside the river under kotatsu and it was really nice to see the river in the morning sun. Drove back to Odawara and returned our car. We dropped our bags in a locker and went to Odawara castle, then I had an anago tendon at Kisen-sushi which was just incredible especially when it was only 900Y. Next we went to the kamaboko museum and did the make your own kamaboko and chikuwa experience which was surprisingly fun. We picked up our bags and went back to Tokyo by romancecar. Ate some of the best skewers ever at Motsuyaki Tatsuya near our airbnb at Tabata station
Day 7: Headed down to kamakura and visited a few of the many shrines there, highlight was having tea at jomyouji. Had okonomiyaki and grilled oysters at Tsukui which was really great. We wanted to go to enoshima as well but it was rainy so we headed back to Tokyo and went to Nakano Broadway and bought some used haoris in the used clothing store in the basement. Had ichiran for dinner then headed back
Day 8: Went to Teamlabs in the morning but it was really crowded despite it being a Monday so honestly it wasn't that enjoyable. I thought the exhibits were just ok. Ate lunch at a soup curry place in Ginza which was pretty good and went back to Meguro to see the flowers in absolute peak bloom. The crowds were huge but it really was magnificent. Had dinner at and Izakaya, Motsuya at Nippori station which was really good.
Day 9: Dropped luggage in a locker and did some light shopping at Shibuya. Made a quick visit to takeshita street, had lunch at Ippudo and headed to the airport by Keisei skyliner and went home.
Language: We were a group of 4, we could all read hiragana and katakana, and have some elementary level of vocabulary. My partner is fluent enough to kind of communicate with good listening skills developed from watching anime without subs, but had difficulties formulating complex sentences. Even though we could read, it doesn't mean we could always understand what it was trying to say. We found menus at Izakayas to be particularly difficult with many contractions that were difficult to understand. We also prepared by learning some common names of fish (Aji, hirame, karei, etc. ) to help with menus.
Hotel: Airbnb in Japan isn't what it used to be and normal hotels are probably the more competitive option these days, but I still prefer the flexibility an airbnb provides. We booked an airbnb at Tabata station in Tokyo, which might seem like a strange choice, but it was well positioned on the Yamanote line approx. equidistant between Shinjuku and Akihabara. It's a really quiet residential neighborhood with some great small restaurants and almost devoid of tourists and we really enjoyed it. The airbnb came out to ~5000Y per person /night. We hopped 3 different ryoukans on our trip through izu peninsula, two of which I booked by website, and one by Jalan. The cheapest was 7700Y/person no breakfast, and most expensive was 21 000Y.
Car: I'm from a country that drove on the right side of the road, so it was a bit spooky with the car, but it only took ~1hr to get used to it. Car rental was 2000Y per day and we bought an extra 4000Y optional insurance

It was way back in the day when it all went down.
Going to my friend’s secluded cottage up north seemed like a good idea until the car wrapped around a tree in the middle of a raging fucking blizzard, twenty miles away from any civilization. I kept trying to convince my friends to stop at a hotel, but the driver and the owner of the car, my old college roommate Pat, kept brushing my concerns off as if the approaching snowstorm wasn’t even coming.
I bet he wished he had listened after the car crashed.
“Shit,” Homie said, pulling me out. “Anything broken?”
“No,” I answered.
The only other friend who was crazy enough to come with us, nicknamed Homie, a big ol' country boy, stood in front of the hood, inspecting the damage as best he could. Based on how smoke and sparks was coming out of the engine, we wouldn’t be able to turn it back on without assistance.
“Are the phones okay? We might be able to call for help.”
Pat showed us his phone, which had broken during the crash, and said, “Like hell, we can. We can’t stay in the car, and if we don’t want to freeze to death, we need to go somewhere to stay.”
He was right. The bumper in the front of the car was compressed from the impact, and after we had all gotten out, a very heavy tree branch had fallen on the roof of the car, crushing the metal into crumpled tinfoil. No way we were going to fit in that car. We were on a dirt road with woods surrounding us on both sides, and the closest town was two miles away.
The snow was heavily blowing down, and as unusual as it sounded, there was a heavy fog obscuring our vision.
“Well let’s at least get moving,” I said. “A crackhead or someone might live along the road.”
They didn’t argue. We put on our jackets, packed all the food and water we could carry, and we prepared to set off down the road, into a snowy abyss.
When Pat pulled out two guns from the trunk, I got confused.
“Why are you bringing the guns?”
I shouldn’t have even asked. When Pat went anywhere near the countryside, he carried at least two high-powered guns, because of an incident that happened a year ago. Pat closed the trunk and walked away, his shotgun in his arms with his revolver strapped to his side.
“There’s… creatures in these woods. I’ve seen them before. You can never be too safe.”
I knew better to question Pat. He was always a cautious, but extremely care-free and reckless dude who always paid attention to all the details around him.
“Alright. Looks like the fucking storm is blowing in hard.” I said.
And with that last comment, we began to walk down the road, searching for anything, anything that would indicate that a single person was out here. As luck would have it, the immense snowstorm was keeping everyone inside, if there were even people living all the way out here. To say that the cold was terrible was a vast understatement. We were only wearing light jackets and two layers of pants, and even that wasn’t enough to keep us warm, given that there was a very plausible chance of catching hypothermia.
“Shit, man. How far did we walk?” Homie asked, once our car was well out of sight.
“We’re not even close,” I said. “Just shut up and wait till we get there.”
“Guys.” It was Pat. His face looked pale as if he was retelling the horrible incident he had gone through a year ago.
So about a year ago, Pat had gone on a camping trip, alone in the woods behind his cottage. It was at the peak of the night when he heard something moving around outside his tent. Something big. When he looked outside, he saw something just beyond the treeline, and he could just make out that something’s silhouette. According to Pat, who almost never told lies or made-up stories, a thing was watching him. He remembered it very vividly. '
It was humanoid, but it wasn’t human. It was eight feet tall, extremely skinny, hairless, and it had antlers with an open head with several glowing orbs in the center. And after all this time, after everything, after all the nightmares, we were seeing the exact thing Pat had seen that night. Expect it was dead.
But it wasn’t just dead, it was mutilated.
Mangled.
The dead creature lay on its back on the side of the road, unmoving. The creature’s entire body was skinny and pale, and its head… was identical to a deer skull, complete with an impressive array of antlers, that were snapped and completely shattered.
One of the creature’s legs was ripped off, and it looked like something enormous had taken a bite out of its shoulder and stomach. The creature was eaten. Killed, by a horror we couldn’t even begin to fathom. And worst of all, the creature looked to be killed recently, with a blood trail heading into the woods. And based on how heavy the snow was falling, the creature would have had to be killed at least ten minutes ago, for the blood trail to not be covered by snow already.
“Holy shit, man,” Homie exclaimed. “Isn’t that the thing Pat saw last year?”
Pat sighed and gritted his teeth. “Yeah. It fucking is.”
I stared at the dead creature, and despite not wanting to know the truth of what really happened, I already knew. Something bigger had killed this thing.
“But something killed it. This thing is already huge, so what killed it must be… enormous...”
Pat looked away from the creature.
“It’s dead, we know. But something killed it, and it’s probably nearby. So I'm going to fuck it up.
I looked at the blood trail heading deep into the woods. Then as Pat walked alongside us, loading shells into his shotgun, we turned, and continued down the dark road.
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• Added 5/15/2022 Analysis: US DOL: Clarification for waivers For Overpayments 2/7/2021 - UIPL 20-21 Change 1

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ESD Alerts Page says

Automatic waivers of some pandemic-era overpayments
First round issued on March 29, 2023
We issued automatic waivers to people who qualify for some specific types of overpayments. We will send you a letter to let you know if we gave you one of these waivers. Claims center staff will not be able to let you know if you qualified for one of these waivers.
Additional automatic waivers may be issued later this year. We will continue to provide more updates as the process continues.

AND

A new pandemic-era overpayment waiver request form
Available online starting April 7, 2023
Soon, you will be able to request a waiver. The waiver request form will be online at esd.wa.gov. We will announce when this form is available for you to complete and submit. Anyone with a pandemic-era overpayment that was not already waived will be able to submit the form.
We will manually review your waiver request form. This process will take time. We will let you know if your application shows that you qualify for a waiver or not.
If we waive your overpayment, we will also waive any interest associated with that overpayment.

AND

We understand that this has been a difficult wait. But we can confirm that the pandemic-era overpayment waiver request form will be available online on April 7, 2023.
We have been developing the waiver request form and the automatic waiver process at the same time. During this process, we have been navigating highly complex legal, technical and financial requirements at the federal and state levels, as well as within ESD’s different systems.
The form will be here very soon.
Learn more about how we are addressing pandemic-era overpayments.
We will continue to provide updates as we progress through the steps of this process.

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Equity and good conscience
Under federal guidance, CARES Act overpayments can be waived for the following reasons of equity and good conscience, if the claimant is not at fault:
▪ Financial hardship. The claimant needed their income to meet ordinary living expenses.
▪ Detrimental reliance. The claimant relied on getting benefits when making financial decisions.
▪ Unconscionable under the circumstances. Requiring repayment would be extremely unfair.

And...

Automatic waiver recipients
Approximately 21,000 claimants in the following situations could receive a blanket waiver:

• Administrative waivers: Claimants with an overpayment less than $1,000 during the pandemic era and never made a repayment will get an automatic write-off of their overpayment.
  
• COVID-19 reasons: Claimants told us they did not have an approved COVID-19 reason to claim Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits. We still paid them benefits. This resulted in an overpayment.
  
• Able and available: Claimants told us they were not able and available to work. We paid them while we decided if they were eligible for benefits. This resulted in an overpayment. Many of you got screwed by this fact-finding: Able and Available: PUA Ongoing Eligibility
  
• High to low weekly benefit amount: Claimants were paid on a federal pandemic benefit claim. But we later determined they were no longer eligible for those benefits because they were eligible for a new state unemployment claim. We moved the claimants to a new claim, but the weekly benefit amount on this new claim was lower than their previous claim. When we transferred the weeks, it caused an overpayment.
  
• PUA weekly benefit amount: The state had to correct earnings information on PUA claims’ base year. This led to a recalculation of claimants’ weekly benefit amounts. These recalculations resulted in lower weekly benefit amounts, which caused overpayments.
  

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Q: I got a letter...

• Answer, yes, they sent letters out on March 29th, some or all of your overpayment was waived and you should refer to your monthly overpayment statement to see what portion of it was. Questions about overpayments can be addressed to Collections/Benefit Payment Control,, a completely different department with different contact information than customer service; 866-697-4831, [email protected]

Q: I expected to get a letter but I did not....

• Answer: Yes, some letters were mailed out, but if you did not get a letter you should expect to be able to request a waiver on April 7th, as per the above information. Questions about overpayments can be addressed to Collections/Benefit Payment Control,, a completely different department with different contact information than customer service; 866-697-4831, [email protected]

Q: I had an overpayment and I paid it a long time ago, at least before today, am I still likely to get some kind of an automatic waiver letter or able to request one later?

• Answer: (As of 8pm 3/29/2023:) We expect that anyone with an overpayment generated from any program from the pandemic will get one of these letters and if they do not they will be able to request a waiver on April 7th. So receiving the letter or being able to request a waiver on April 7th has nothing to do with having paid it, an appeal, or the outcome of the appeal, or even collections activity related to the overpayment. You may get the letter, and if you don't, you should expect to apply on April 7th, or whenever the waiver request link becomes available. Questions about overpayments can be addressed to Collections/Benefit Payment Control,, a completely different department with different contact information than customer service; 866-697-4831, [email protected]

Q: I want to call customer service and ask them....

• Answer: Imma go ahead and stop you right there. They specifically said not to call customer service. Also, their connection rate is extremely poor overall and very very difficult to connect especially on Mondays. After all this is implemented by collections/benefit payment control, a completely different department with a completely different phone number. If you have a question that isn't already addressed I'm sure other people do, that's why this FAQ is generated live, as you ask the question, I answer it and put it here for others to see. This also resolves future incoming inquiries because there are a limited amount of possible questions related to any policy implementation. Questions about overpayments can be addressed to Collections/Benefit Payment Control,, a completely different department with different contact information than customer service; 866-697-4831, [email protected]

Q: No PUA. Yes, $540 overpayment in 2021, and paid it back. They overpaid weekly for 2 1/2 months and stated it was due to two claims overlapping. As I recall there were conditions associated with a waiver request so I declined to provide the necessary information.

• Answer: This specifically is listed as one of the reasons for an automatic waiver, whose letter will be issued tonight, as is outlined in the guidance in the above post;

"High to low weekly benefit amount: Claimants were paid on a federal pandemic benefit claim. But we later determined they were no longer eligible for those benefits because they were eligible for a new state unemployment claim. We moved the claimants to a new claim, but the weekly benefit amount on this new claim was lower than their previous claim. When we transferred the weeks, it caused an overpayment."
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