Diary Of A German Soldier Fighting In Stalingrad
In July 1942, the Germans resumed their advance into the U.S.S.R. begun the previous summer, seeking to conquer Stalingrad, a vital transportation center located on the Volga River. Germans and Russians battled with dogged ferocity over every part of the city; 99 percent of Stalingrad was reduced to rubble. A Russian counteroffensive in November trapped the German Sixth Army. Realizing that the Sixth Army, exhausted and short of weapons, ammunition, food, and medical supplies, faced annihilation, German generals pleaded in vain with Hitler to permit withdrawal before the Russians closed the ring. On February2, 1943, the remnants of the Sixth Army surrendered. More than a million people-Russian civilians and soldiers, Germans and their Italian, Hungarian, and Romanian allies-perished in the epic struggle for Stalingrad. The Russian victory was a major turning point in the war. [Read more…] about Diary Of A German Soldier Fighting In Stalingrad
What’s It Like To Attend A Timeshare Presentation
This is what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a Wyndham timeshare sales pitch. Here goes:
I vaguely knew what I was getting in to. My girlfriend and I arrived at an MGM owned casino. We get a bite to eat and as soon as we began our exploration of the Casino someone approached us offering vouchers for free play in the casino worth $75. I’m usually hesitant to ever get sucked into something like this but my girlfriend insisted that we do it. “They give it to you for showing up, we’ll just say no, I’ve got friends who did this too, etc.” I went along and decided to keep an open mind about it.
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“I don’t mind that my girlfriend cheated on me”
My girlfriend recently cheated at a party, but I didn’t feel angry or want to break up. That reaction confused my closest friends, who think I’m making a big mistake by staying.
For context, I’m introverted and have always preferred a small circle, coding, and anime over big social expectations. I’ve never dreamed of marriage or kids, and I believe a relationship is worthwhile as long as it makes you happy. I would never cheat, but I also don’t feel the deep sense of betrayal others describe.
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The Most Effective Way To Engage With New People
Let me guess. You want me to give you some magic formula for charming the pants off of everyone you meet. You want a step-by-step guide for wooing strangers with your wit and leaving a trail of enamored new friends wherever you go.
Well, I hate to break it to you, but that’s not how it works. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to engaging with new people. Because spoiler alert: People are complex, unpredictable, and often pretty dang weird.
However, there is one method that I’ve found to be consistently effective. And it’s so mind-numbingly simple that you’ll probably want to punch me for even saying it. But here it goes:
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Linkage
5 Historical Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
This should be required reading for all married couples and people looking to get married – Amazon
How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise – NY Times
How a New Dracula Movie Became a Focal Point in the Debate Over AI in Film – TIME
FBI thwarts potential Halloween weekend terror attack in Michigan – ABC News
What Are the Best “Bad” Movies? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant
The Songs the Sound Engineers Use to Tune Your Stereo – Car and Driver
30 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy
Having one of these in your Go Bag ensures clean drinking water in emergencies or survival situations – Amazon
Disgraced ex-Prince Andrew had 40 prostitutes brought to Thailand hotel on taxpayer-funded trip, biographer says – NY Post
The largest superyachts owned by tech billionaires, from Jeff Bezos’ Koru to Mark Zuckerberg’s Launchpad – DNYUZ
How to get out of debt (without gimmicks or games) – Get Rich Slowly
How To Flirt With Your Wife Like You’re Still Dating – Fatherly
How to Sabotage Your Life in 5 Easy Steps – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
15 Adult Virgins Confess Why They’ve Never Had Sex
1. "I’m 33. I never learned how to ask a girl out, even though several of them asked me out, and it led to some very shallow relationships. In university, I was in clubs that kept me very busy and had little time for a social life. I got into World of Warcraft for a year, picked up drawing as a hobby … and then suddenly I was 27 and worked in an office where every girl is at least 40 and usually divorced with kids, and I honestly had no idea how to ask a girl out or even realize if she was interested in me. Fast forward five years. I have a relatively successful career, work 12-hour days and … well, nothing has changed. I thought about helping nature a bit by paying for it. But the one time I ended up in a bar of ill-repute, I was disgusted. I am honestly not worried about not having had sex. I’m worried about living my entire life alone."
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“How do I rebuild trust with my wife?”
Almost two years ago, my (M35) marriage began to fall apart after my wife (F34) had an affair, and we started talking about divorce. About 4 to 6 months ago, things began to improve.
Nearly a year ago, she moved out, leaving me and the kids in the house; her affair was my breaking point.
In the past few months, we’ve been doing well and even discussed her moving back in. I have reservations because I want a real relationship again, not just what we have now.
Why Your Vague Goals Hold You Back
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of a mirror, staring at the steam, and mumbling something vague like, “I really should get healthier”? Then you go about your day feeling unsettled, like something’s missing but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Or maybe you’ve written a to-do list full of nebulous items like “clean up” or “be productive,” only to end the week staring at a list of unchecked boxes. Sound familiar?