Confession of the Day
I(m45) cheated on my wife (f41). It changed her fundamentally. She has always been this bubbly and cheerful woman with her beautiful smile never leaving her face. She makes everything better and has the ability to make people happy around her wherever she goes. Now she is distant, silent and
I haven’t seen her smile since it happened a year ago. When we got back together after a small break, she told me that she was fully aware about our declining sex life and her role in that. She said that she didn’t know if or when she ever could sleep with me again. She said that she couldn’t handle the pressure of needing to heal fast not to lose me again, for me not to cheat again, so she said that I could still sleep with the OW. She just doesn’t want to know when. And not in our home.
I hate myself for what she has become. Like a broken bird. When I talk to her about divorce, her tears just starts pouring and she asks if I didn’t love her anymore. I do. More than anything but I want to set her free. But her tears. I can’t.
The only thing she hasn’t changed is her kiss in the morning. She starts very early and before leaving she kisses me goodbye and whispers I love you. I pretend that she I’m sleeping. When I hear the door locks I break down crying. I cry for a good hour before it’s time for me to go to work too.
I hate myself every day for what I have done to her.
The Myth and Reality of Blowing into NES Cartridges
For many of us who grew up with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), blowing into game cartridges was a universally accepted solution to make non-working games spring back to life. This practice, deeply ingrained in gaming culture, was accepted as an effective fix, but a deeper dive into the history and mechanics of the NES reveals a more complex reality, turning this widespread habit into one of gaming’s greatest urban legends.
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Picture of the Day
A local area network (LAN) party is when people get together in a physical space to connect their computers or consoles to the same LAN network and play video games. LAN parties became popular in the 1990s when broadband internet was expensive and uncommon. LAN parties vary in size, from a get-together with a few friends to a major event involving hundreds of strangers.
LAN parties used to be the perfect way to play multiplayer games without relying on split-screen gameplay, often limiting the experience to a maximum of four players.
Common games at LAN parties were those that benefited most from the low-latency and high-reliability environment that a local network provided. First-person shooters (FPS) were particularly popular. Titles like “Counter-Strike,” “Quake,” and “Unreal Tournament” were staples of the LAN party scene.
The Dangers of Cheap Dopamine
In an age where instant gratification is just a click away, the pursuit of ‘cheap dopamine’ has become increasingly common. But what is cheap dopamine, and why should we be concerned about it?
Dopamine, often referred to as the ‘feel-good hormone,’ plays a critical role in our brain’s reward system. It ensured our survival by motivating us to perform essential tasks like eating and procreating. However, the modern world has engineered ways to trigger these dopamine releases artificially and excessively – through things like scrolling mindlessly through social media feeds, binge watching shows, consuming pornography, eating highly processed junk foods loaded with sugar, online shopping just for the thrill of it. These things lure us in by hijacking the brain’s reward system, making us feel good without having to work for it.
Linkage
The creepy AI-driven surveillance that may be infiltrating your workplace – Business Insider
Unraveling the Myth of the ‘Hanging Munchkin’ in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ – Ned Hardy
She Played Gogo in Kill Bill. See Chiaki Kuriyama Now at 39 – Wanderer
This laundry powder is amazing! A small bag is 50+ loads and they get almost every stain out and without the help of a stain remover – Amazon
Argentina Takes Leap Into Unknown With Javier Milei as President – Yahoo
The Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman’s Ouster at OpenAI – NY Times
OpenAI Staff Threaten to Quit Unless Board Resigns – Wired
Find the source of your self-sabotage and neutralize it – Brent Huras
Target Releases Trans Muslim Chinese Quadruple Amputee Santa – Babylon Bee
The FCC says new rules will curb SIM swapping. I’m pessimistic – ARS Technica
Following an accident, a chef collaborated with a friend to create a standing and working aid. This invention allows him to continue his culinary career by reducing strain on his legs and torso – Instagram
Drunk MMA fighter vs 2 loudmouths – Reddit
For the paltry sum of about $18, you could significantly improve your TV’s color, contrast and black levels with bias lighting – Amazon
Whatever Happened To Brandon Call From ‘Step By Step’? – Ned Hardy
Once You Start Testosterone Therapy, It’s Extremely Hard To Stop – Fatherly
100-Year-Old Life Hacks That Are Surprisingly Useful Today – Linkiest
30 Ways to Be Kind: Simple Ways to Spread a Little Love – Tiny Buddha
Charted: Marvel’s Box Office Rise (and Fall?) – Visual Capitalist
An Interview With the Longest-Serving Brothel Madam in America – VICE
The Dumping Grounds
Who is GG Allin?
GG Allin, born Jesus Christ Allin on August 29, 1956, was an American punk rock musician and songwriter who gained notoriety for his extreme performances and unpredictable behavior. Known for his confrontational and often violent live shows, Allin’s life and career were a series of controversial and outrageous acts, pushing the boundaries of social norms and punk rock ethos.
Poll of the Day
You are at a music festival. You go to use the porta potty and somehow your cellphone slips out your pocket and falls deep into the trenches of the toilet that's filled with unimaginable nastiness. What do you do?
Video of the Day
After being taunted with homophobic slurs for his interest in men, Emile Griffith would knockout Benny Paret so bad he would die days later…
Emile Griffith and Benny “Kid” Paret’s rivalry in the boxing ring is etched in history for its tragic culmination. Their intense trilogy of fights within a year, culminating in Griffith’s fatal victory over Paret on March 24, 1962, is a stark reminder of the brutal nature of the sport. Paret, only 25 and a recent welterweight champion, faced Griffith, a year younger, in a match that would end in irreversible tragedy.