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Author: Theodore Lee
Was Deckard a Replicant in Blade Runner?

In the Theatrical cut the answer is left ambiguous. In the Director’s and Final cuts the answer is definitely yes. In the Theatrical cut most widely seen in the US there are still hints that Deckard might be a replicant which include:
- The fact that there is no mention of, or questions asked about, Deckard’s life during the period between his (alleged) previous stint as a police officer and the events of the film. The only exception being the mention of a failed marriage early in the film.
Picture of the Day

Four Penny Coffin in England, 1900
The shelter was named the “four penny coffin” because its sleeping quarters consisted of rows of coffin-shaped beds where homeless people could spend the night for a sum of four pennies. The four penny coffin was popular because it was cheaper than several small shelters that existed at the time, and its clients praised it because the Salvation Army allowed them to actually lie down and sleep on their backs.
How The Power Of Forgiveness Will Set You Free

(photo: @jasonhogan)
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” — Lewis B. Smedes
Forgiveness does not erase the past, but looks upon it with compassion.
To withhold forgiveness keeps alive emotions of hurt, anger and blame which discolour your perception of life.
To forgive, avoid ruminating on thoughts of being wronged. Rather, trust the power of forgiveness to heal the hurt and pain.
By holding on to pain and resentment, you suffer because the sorrow is intensified to keep it alive.
Linkage
She Earned $34,000 In One Month Through Financial Domination – BuzzFeed
Whatever Happened To Garrett Wang, ‘Harry Kim’ From Star Trek: Voyager – Ned Hardy
This memory foam cushion, that helps reduce lower back pain and tailbone pain, is perfect for an office chair or use it as a car seat cushion – Amazon
Trespassing ex boyfriend gets shot by girl’s father – Reddit
WWF SummerSlam ’92 is Still a Slam Dunk 30 Years On – Den of Geek
Why the Number of Sexless Men TRIPLED in 10 Years – Wing Girl Method
This Teen Was Prescribed 10 Psychiatric Drugs. She’s Not Alone – NY Times
10 of the Best Philosophy Books of the Last Decade – Book Riot
These Foods Are Safe to Eat Well Past Their ‘Expiration Dates’ – Life Hacker
How to Excel at the Moments That Matter in Life: Think Like an Actor – Ideas
If coffee makes you feel tense, anxious and drained, switch to matcha green tea. Sustained energy without the crash. Just smooth sailing – Amazon
The 12 Best Restaurants In Irvine In 2022 – Van Life Wanderer
Vintage photos show how glamorous the old days of train travel used to be, 1900s-1940s – Rare Historical Photos
The Last Member Of An Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Has Died After Decades Of Isolation – NPR
7 Timeless Kitchen Upgrades You Won’t Regret – Apartment Therapy
Vegan mom gets life in prison for starvation death of son – AP News
A New Approach to Car Batteries Is About to Transform EVs – Wired
Man who pretended to be NFL player gets 3 years in Tom Brady Super Bowl ring scam – NBC
10 Frequently Misunderstood Works of Literature – Listverse
What You Need to Know Before Seeing ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – The Ringer
The Dumping Grounds

Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Lawn Squad
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I started a lawn care company (The Lawn Squad ) in 2017 while a college student pursuing my degree IU in Bloomington, indiana. 2017 was slow and I didn’t take it very seriously but I had a website and a GMB (Google My Business) location and a lot of my competitors didn’t. I got a little bit more serious in 2018 but still stopped answering the phone and chasing new leads half way through the year because I got overloaded with school work.
How Is The “Metaverse” Different From Second-Life?

It isn’t any different. In fact the metaverse concept has been tried many times since the Internet became popular in 1994. A popular concept that never took off in the 90’s was a 3D virtual mall. Retailers would have paid more to have their virtual store front closer to the spawn point for users.
Linkage
A damn fine collection of hot women – Leenks
Whatever Happened To Scarlett Pomers, ‘Naomi Wildman’ On Star Trek: Voyager – Ned Hardy
Every once in a while you read a book that changes that way you look at the world, yourself and the people around you, this is one of them – Amazon
Can We Time Travel? A Theoretical Physicist Provides Some Answers – The Conversation
6 Essential Stretches for Tight Hamstrings and Hip Flexors – Yoga Journal
To Make Money in the Stock Market, Do Nothing – NY Times
How to Become a Killer Negotiator in Nine Steps – Telegraph
The 100 Greatest Kids Movies Of All Time, According to Movie Critic Dads – Fatherly
What Do You Do When Your Password Manager Gets Hacked? – Inside Hook
Mapped: The Wealthiest Billionaire in Each U.S. State in 2022 – Visual Capitalist
All You Need to Know About the Features Coming to iOS 16 – Hackernoon
10 Things We’ve Discovered About Other Cultures That Completely Blow Our Minds – Ranker
If you like to work on your laptop while sitting on the couch or on the bed, this thing can fit up to a 17 inch laptop. It has a slot to perch your phone, a handle to carry it around or hang it up, and an elastic strap for storing index cards or a pen – Amazon
A Mickey Mantle baseball card is now the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia – NPR
Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan Waking Up in the Morning Is Like Getting ‘Punched in the Stomach’ – WSJ
Senior Dog Who Spent 14 Years In Shelter Gets To Sleep In New Bed For First Time – The Dodo
Six months in, how are sanctions impacting Russia’s economy? – VOX
Over 20 million homeless after record floods hit Pakistan – Yahoo
LA City Council to vote on initiative that would require hotels to give up empty rooms to the homeless – Fox LA
13 Disturbing Facts About Serial Killers

1. Dennis Rader, aka BTK (Bind Torture Kill) during a home invasion, he tied up the hands and feet of the mother, father, and brother who was around 9 yrs old. One by one, he then duct-taped a plastic bag over their heads. The young daughter was forced to sit on his lap and watch as they suffocated.



