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LAN Party

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.

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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.

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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

How Do You Draw Boundaries Around This Situation?

Is a visit from the “in-laws”every 1.5 months for 2 weeks too much?

I NEVER agreed to it. I said one week max. But once they’re here they would ask to stay. Now suddenly 2 weeks in the normal. I said if it’s two weeks it has to be two months in between. Then it inches closer together. Now the norm has become 2 weeks every 1.5 months…and shaving off days of the in between.

They’re overbearing, take over the house, criticize and comment on how to raise our child.

And I feel like I’m being gaslit into thinking that it’s not even that often or that much because they just want to see their grandchild.

I’m going insane. I didn’t get off to a good start with them. Basically treated me like an insect until I got pregnant.

Theyre in the east coast and we’re in the Midwest.

What do I even do. Even if I had a good relationship with them I feel like it’s still A LOT of time to basically be living with them.

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What Is the Psychology behind a Compulsive Liar?

We’ve all known a compulsive liar. The person who embellishes stories, tweaks facts, or fully concocts fictions both big and small. This habit of excessive lying often springs from deeper psychological motives that compel thefabrication of an alternate reality. For chronic liars, stories are a shield against facing truths that engender deep seated insecurity and fear of rejection.

Lying behavior falls on a spectrum, and many people bend the truth on occasion without reaching clinical levels of pathology. But truly compulsive liars habitually invent entire narratives detached from their real lives. These lies are often more than simply boastful; they form a fantasy world that helps the liar manage anxieties and soothe emotional needs.

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Who is GG Allin?

GG Alin

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.

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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.

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The Importance of Personal Responsibility

Life can often feel like a series of random events that happen to us, rather than experiences we consciously create. It’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing yourself as a passive participant in your own story. But the truth is, you have far more agency in shaping your life than you realize. Taking responsibility for your choices and actions is the critical first step to unlocking your full potential and creating the life you want.

What does it mean to take responsibility for your life? At the most basic level, it means acknowledging that you are the author of your story. Your circumstances don’t define you; it’s the attitude you bring to any situation that matters. Taking responsibility means letting go of blame and victimhood, and instead looking inward at how your thoughts, beliefs, and actions may be perpetuating certain patterns or limiting your growth.

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