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2018.09.28 05:07 Shit Pussies Do

Shit Pussies Do is a sub dedicated to people who do pusillanimous or cowardly things.
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2015.12.26 07:17 lucasgorski99 Fifty-two books in fifty-two weeks for 2019!

/52in52 is a place for people every week, for a whole year, **to read and discuss a particular book together as a community**. There are twelve themes and three books from each theme + one free for all book, read throughout the year! Come join a great new years resolution for 2020, or expand your literary horizons!
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2023.06.01 21:47 Glittering_Scheme144 Festival Playlist Tunes June 1st - June 8th (Autumn S21)

Festival Playlist Tunes June 1st - June 8th (Autumn S21) Happy Thursday Throttle Jockeys! I have some nice hot rods for you this weeks seasonal challenges. Seasonal Tuning method 1. I always go for a stock look - wheels, rim sizes and aero are only changed if it is absolutely necessary for handling and stability. 2. Tunes are always tuned to max performance with max handling. 3. All cars tuned vs. Unbeatable AI on championship tracks in seasonal weather. Tunes are then baseline ran in Rivals. I again want to thank everyone for the downloads, follows, comments and likes! Remember feedback is important! I like hearing any and all comments on these tunes. There is no “bad” comments. You guys have been awesome with your support.
FORZAthon Weekly “No Compromise” 2017 Ram Power Wagon (AWD) Share Code: 253-357-045 Use the Malpais trailblazer. It’s by far the easiest one.
Trial “Ooh Barranca” C600 Retro Rally 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four (AWD) Full Aero Share Code: 165-971-941 Little disappointed in this weeks trial settings. Retro Rally could’ve been a great trail had they gone with B700 instead of C600 ratings. Throw in the selection of power tracks like Barranca and it takes the competitive car choices down to a very narrow selection. Any C600 tune with off-road tires will get gapped at the first two tracks. This Celica tune is quick and will get the job done for you.
The tracks for this weeks trail are: 1. Barranca Trail 2. El Pipila Scramble 3. Banjo Trail
Event Lab “By Land, Air, & Sea” A800 Off-road Capable 1993 Toyota T100 Baja (AWD) Share Code: 145-154-052 Fun truck to drive around in and is definitely Off Road capable!
Danger Sign “Salto De Rio” S2 Anything Goes Target: 590.6 FT Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856
Speed Trap “Dust Bowl” S2 Anything Goes Target: 160 MPH Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856 Start to the south and cut across the desert to hit the trap. You should be between 180-200 MPH.
Seasonal Championship “Rally Good Time” A800 Rally Monsters 1985 Porsche #185 959 (AWD) Share Code: 464-375-484 A800 Rally Monsters is a pretty dull class. There is no “monster” in most of these underpowered cars. I went through every single one of them and I found your monster. This Porsche has a bad attitude. Maybe it’s because someone put those ugly utility trailer lights on its roof? Lucky for you this thing is ready to kill all of the drivatars in true horror movie monster fashion. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Tapalpa Trail 2. La Selva Scramble 3. Cascada Trail
Seasonal Championship “Ready For Lift Off” A800 Unlimited Offroad 2004 #23 Nissan Rally Raid (AWD) Share Code: 123-726-527 Great tune for Cross Country Circuits. Lots of power and good handling will send the drivatars to the back of the pack. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Airfield Cross Country Circuit 2. Costera Cross Country Circuit 3. Ribera Rocosa Cross Country
RALLY ADVENTURES
Speed Zone “Tierras Verdes” S2 Anything Goes Target: 72 MPH 2014 BAC Mono (AWD) Share Code: 253-907-830 Oh boy! This one is very tricky! Start from the north. You can actually get away with being quite a bit of the trail for this one. Once you hit the start gate veer to the left off the road. Cut a straight path through the field. Line yourself up for the right hander. On exit of the last left you will be off the trail again just cut a straight path to the finish gate. My best speed was a 77 MPH pass. Good luck!
Seasonal Championship “Time Warp” B700 Retro Saloons 1991 BMW M3 (RWD) Full Aero Share Code: 861-066-499 Light and nimble. Just what you need for these tight and twisty expansion tracks. I think this tune is the “Ultimate Driving Experience”. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Devils Pass 2. Canyon Trail 3. Arzate Sprint
HOT WHEELS
Danger Sign “Canyon Fire” Target: 1,640.4 FT Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856 Jesko Murder tune shines again! One & done with a distance of over 2,200 feet!
Seasonal Championship “Super Loops” S900 Modern Super Cars 2010 Nobel M600 Share Code: 142-465-956 This Noble is insanely fast!!! Easy winner here. This car and this tune slays on any track anywhere. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Canyon Loop Speed Sprint 2. Twin Loop Speed Sprint 3. Canyon Racer Speed Sprint
There you have it. Congratulations on your victories and another great week!
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2023.06.01 21:46 Glittering_Scheme144 Festival Playlist Tunes June 1st - June 8th (Autumn S21)

Happy Thursday Throttle Jockeys! I have some nice hot rods for you this weeks seasonal challenges. Seasonal Tuning method 1. I always go for a stock look - wheels, rim sizes and aero are only changed if it is absolutely necessary for handling and stability. 2. Tunes are always tuned to max performance with max handling. 3. All cars tuned vs. Unbeatable AI on championship tracks in seasonal weather. Tunes are then baseline ran in Rivals. I again want to thank everyone for the downloads, follows, comments and likes! Remember feedback is important! I like hearing any and all comments on these tunes. There is no “bad” comments. You guys have been awesome with your support.
FORZAthon Weekly “No Compromise” 2017 Ram Power Wagon (AWD) Share Code: 253-357-045 Use the Malpais trailblazer. It’s by far the easiest one.
Trial “Ooh Barranca” C600 Retro Rally 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four (AWD) Full Aero Share Code: 165-971-941 Little disappointed in this weeks trial settings. Retro Rally could’ve been a great trail had they gone with B700 instead of C600 ratings. Throw in the selection of power tracks like Barranca and it takes the competitive car choices down to a very narrow selection. Any C600 tune with off-road tires will get gapped at the first two tracks. This Celica tune is quick and will get the job done for you.
The tracks for this weeks trail are: 1. Barranca Trail 2. El Pipila Scramble 3. Banjo Trail
Event Lab “By Land, Air, & Sea” A800 Off-road Capable 1993 Toyota T100 Baja (AWD) Share Code: 145-154-052 Fun truck to drive around in and is definitely Off Road capable!
Danger Sign “Salto De Rio” S2 Anything Goes Target: 590.6 FT Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856
Speed Trap “Dust Bowl” S2 Anything Goes Target: 160 MPH Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856 Start to the south and cut across the desert to hit the trap. You should be between 180-200 MPH.
Seasonal Championship “Rally Good Time” A800 Rally Monsters 1985 Porsche #185 959 (AWD) Share Code: 464-375-484 A800 Rally Monsters is a pretty dull class. There is no “monster” in most of these underpowered cars. I went through every single one of them and I found your monster. This Porsche has a bad attitude. Maybe it’s because someone put those ugly utility trailer lights on its roof? Lucky for you this thing is ready to kill all of the drivatars in true horror movie monster fashion. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Tapalpa Trail 2. La Selva Scramble 3. Cascada Trail
Seasonal Championship “Ready For Lift Off” A800 Unlimited Offroad 2004 #23 Nissan Rally Raid (AWD) Share Code: 123-726-527 Great tune for Cross Country Circuits. Lots of power and good handling will send the drivatars to the back of the pack. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Airfield Cross Country Circuit 2. Costera Cross Country Circuit 3. Ribera Rocosa Cross Country
RALLY ADVENTURES
Speed Zone “Tierras Verdes” S2 Anything Goes Target: 72 MPH 2014 BAC Mono (AWD) Share Code: 253-907-830 Oh boy! This one is very tricky! Start from the north. You can actually get away with being quite a bit of the trail for this one. Once you hit the start gate veer to the left off the road. Cut a straight path through the field. Line yourself up for the right hander. On exit of the last left you will be off the trail again just cut a straight path to the finish gate. My best speed was a 77 MPH pass. Good luck!
Seasonal Championship “Time Warp” B700 Retro Saloons 1991 BMW M3 (RWD) Full Aero Share Code: 861-066-499 Light and nimble. Just what you need for these tight and twisty expansion tracks. I think this tune is the “Ultimate Driving Experience”. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Devils Pass 2. Canyon Trail 3. Arzate Sprint
HOT WHEELS
Danger Sign “Canyon Fire” Target: 1,640.4 FT Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856 Jesko Murder tune shines again! One & done with a distance of over 2,200 feet!
Seasonal Championship “Super Loops” S900 Modern Super Cars 2010 Nobel M600 Share Code: 142-465-956 This Noble is insanely fast!!! Easy winner here. This car and this tune slays on any track anywhere. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Canyon Loop Speed Sprint 2. Twin Loop Speed Sprint 3. Canyon Racer Speed Sprint
There you have it. Congratulations on your victories and another great week!
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2023.06.01 21:44 Glittering_Scheme144 Festival Playlist Tunes June 1st - June 8th (Autumn S21)

Happy Thursday Throttle Jockeys! I have some nice hot rods for you this weeks seasonal challenges. Seasonal Tuning method 1. I always go for a stock look - wheels, rim sizes and aero are only changed if it is absolutely necessary for handling and stability. 2. Tunes are always tuned to max performance with max handling. 3. All cars tuned vs. Unbeatable AI on championship tracks in seasonal weather. Tunes are then baseline ran in Rivals. I again want to thank everyone for the downloads, follows, comments and likes! Remember feedback is important! I like hearing any and all comments on these tunes. There is no “bad” comments. You guys have been awesome with your support.
FORZAthon Weekly “No Compromise” 2017 Ram Power Wagon (AWD) Share Code: 253-357-045 Use the Malpais trailblazer. It’s by far the easiest one.
Trial “Ooh Barranca” C600 Retro Rally 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four (AWD) Full Aero Share Code: 165-971-941 Little disappointed in this weeks trial settings. Retro Rally could’ve been a great trail had they gone with B700 instead of C600 ratings. Throw in the selection of power tracks like Barranca and it takes the competitive car choices down to a very narrow selection. Any C600 tune with off-road tires will get gapped at the first two tracks. This Celica tune is quick and will get the job done for you.
The tracks for this weeks trail are: 1. Barranca Trail 2. El Pipila Scramble 3. Banjo Trail
Event Lab “By Land, Air, & Sea” A800 Off-road Capable 1993 Toyota T100 Baja (AWD) Share Code: 145-154-052 Fun truck to drive around in and is definitely Off Road capable!
Danger Sign “Salto De Rio” S2 Anything Goes Target: 590.6 FT Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856
Speed Trap “Dust Bowl” S2 Anything Goes Target: 160 MPH Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856 Start to the south and cut across the desert to hit the trap. You should be between 180-200 MPH.
Seasonal Championship “Rally Good Time” A800 Rally Monsters 1985 Porsche #185 959 (AWD) Share Code: 464-375-484 A800 Rally Monsters is a pretty dull class. There is no “monster” in most of these underpowered cars. I went through every single one of them and I found your monster. This Porsche has a bad attitude. Maybe it’s because someone put those ugly utility trailer lights on its roof? Lucky for you this thing is ready to kill all of the drivatars in true horror movie monster fashion. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Tapalpa Trail 2. La Selva Scramble 3. Cascada Trail
Seasonal Championship “Ready For Lift Off” A800 Unlimited Offroad 2004 #23 Nissan Rally Raid (AWD) Share Code: 123-726-527 Great tune for Cross Country Circuits. Lots of power and good handling will send the drivatars to the back of the pack. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Airfield Cross Country Circuit 2. Costera Cross Country Circuit 3. Ribera Rocosa Cross Country
RALLY ADVENTURES
Speed Zone “Tierras Verdes” S2 Anything Goes Target: 72 MPH 2014 BAC Mono (AWD) Share Code: 253-907-830 Oh boy! This one is very tricky! Start from the north. You can actually get away with being quite a bit of the trail for this one. Once you hit the start gate veer to the left off the road. Cut a straight path through the field. Line yourself up for the right hander. On exit of the last left you will be off the trail again just cut a straight path to the finish gate. My best speed was a 77 MPH pass. Good luck!
Seasonal Championship “Time Warp” B700 Retro Saloons 1991 BMW M3 (RWD) Full Aero Share Code: 861-066-499 Light and nimble. Just what you need for these tight and twisty expansion tracks. I think this tune is the “Ultimate Driving Experience”. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Devils Pass 2. Canyon Trail 3. Arzate Sprint
HOT WHEELS
Danger Sign “Canyon Fire” Target: 1,640.4 FT Jesko (AWD) Share Code: 183-064-856 Jesko Murder tune shines again! One & done with a distance of over 2,200 feet!
Seasonal Championship “Super Loops” S900 Modern Super Cars 2010 Nobel M600 Share Code: 142-465-956 This Noble is insanely fast!!! Easy winner here. This car and this tune slays on any track anywhere. The tracks for this Seasonal Championship are: 1. Canyon Loop Speed Sprint 2. Twin Loop Speed Sprint 3. Canyon Racer Speed Sprint
There you have it. Congratulations on your victories and another great week!
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2023.06.01 21:40 ThrowRAjklop ChatGPT take on possible lyrics

Creating lyrics for a Sum 41 song titled "Sleep Now in Fire" could involve themes of rebellion, personal struggle, and resilience. Here's an idea:
(Verse 1) Shadows dancing in the flicker of the flames, Our hearts are beating, echoing the same. A world on edge, ready to conspire, It's our time to sleep now in the fire.
(Chorus) Sleep now in fire, our bed of despair, In dreams of rebellion, we gasp for air. Life’s contradictions, a twisted satire, In this burning reality, we sleep now in fire.
(Verse 2) Rage ignited, we can't be contained, Voices silenced, but our spirit remains. Amidst the chaos, against the liars, We find our truth as we sleep now in fire.
(Bridge) With the ashes, we rise again, A phoenix's flight, the struggle to maintain. Through smoke and mirrors, the world's entire, We find ourselves when we sleep now in fire.
(Chorus) Sleep now in fire, a fight to survive, In the ashes of the world, we strive to thrive. Despite the decay, we never tire, In this searing truth, we sleep now in fire.
(Outro) As the embers fade, in silence we conspire, In the heart of the blaze
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2023.06.01 21:37 Astrangeplaytomake Monthly Jump Challenge #9: Summer Blockbuster

Happy June everyone! And for presumably a fair number of our posters, happy summer! Congrats to everyone for making it (more or less) to the halfway point of the Gregorian calendar year. Here's hoping the back half of the year is as good if not better for you than the first half. Much as I'd like to just well-wish all day, first of the month means it is time for me to focus on the latest Monthly Jump Challenge. For those new to it or who need a refresher, here are the rules:
The Rules Of The Monthly Jump Challenge
  1. The Jump must in some way be connected to the word/phrase of the month; this could mean something that directly uses the word/phrase in the title, or that invokes the central theme the word/phrase brings to mind, or whatever other connection you see fit to make.
  2. The Jump must be completed, edited, and a version 1.0 posted within the given month; as such, basing it on shorter pieces of media such as a single film, novel, mini-series, or short game (video/card/board/etc.) is advised.
  3. When posted, please mark in your post (either in the title, the body, or both) that it is for the Monthly Jump Challenge/MJC, and which one.
The phrase for this month is 'Summer Blockbuster'. While a term usually associated with theatrical film releases, it's got roots and elements in almost every genre and medium. Why? Well, summer means warm temperatures. It means being able to go out to the beach, big festivals, vacations. Especially vacations, since with students out of school (and educators as well), families and friend groups are freed up to spend time together in leisure. And what better time is there to hit them with some huge tent-pole film, or game, or other excitement? The song of the summer, the book of the summer, huge summer action movies (typically involving comic book properties these days, but pretty much always has involved explosions and/or fighting).
I know in past I've mostly aimed for off-beat things, but this one arguably fits the MJC concept even better. Summer blockbusters typically are (or were) intended to be either one-and-dones or the next big installments in franchises. In many cases, one became the other; summer was when we got introduced on the big screen to Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Robocop, The Goonies, Top Gun. It's when huge video games drop, since much of the target audience now has a lot more free time to devote to them (or just wants something to do indoors while it is hot out). And any anime fan can tell you, the summer season usually comes with a handful of new titles and films, at least a few of which have 'blockbuster' written all over them... whether that actually works as the production team intends it to or not.
And for what it's worth, note that I'm not saying successful summer blockbusters only. Battlefield Earth, 2013's The Lone Ranger, and The Adventures of Pluto Nash were all intended to be summer blockbusters. They sure busted something, all right, but it wasn't the box office...
As before, if folks wish to, you can 'call your shot' and post what you intend to work on in this thread, so fellow Jump makers know what is already being tackled. Share your ideas and thoughts, and with any luck we'll all have a blast in the process. As always, I look forward to seeing what wonders you create. Happy writing, Jump authors!
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2023.06.01 21:35 matttTHEcat Bat Encounter 3am, Wisconsin

Hello!
Just thought I'd share my story. The other night, I had fallen asleep on the couch in the den (tri-level home) after watching TV with the girlfriend. She asked if I wanted to go to bed, to which I responded with a dismissive sleepy jumble of almost-words. She let the dog out at this time, around midnight, and went up to bed - closing herself and the dog in our bedroom upstairs. I was sleeping on my back, hands across my chest, when I wake up a number of hours later, suddenly, with an ominous "WTF" feeling. We have two cats, and I'm used to them running around in a frenzy in the middle of the night. But this feeling was different, and enough to make me jump up off of the couch, grab a blanket, and run upstairs. The first (admittedly groggy) images I have in my head, waking up at 3 in the morning, are those of a bat flying away me and up the stairs leading into the living room. I run after it with the blanket, turn on the lights, open the front door, and try to catch it or encourage it out into the cool evening air. It was the middle of the night and if I could do this over with a clearer head I'd have focused solely on catching it safely. But it was hectic and I had just woken up in a startled daze and, as many of you know, clear thoughts don't always come easily in situations like these. I chase the thing around the house trying to keep tabs on it before, about 10-15 minutes later, my girlfriend wakes up thinking I'm hallucinating (or on drugs - nice!). I assure her this isn't the case and that there is a bat in the house. She comes out, screaming bloody murder (in the middle of the night in a sleepy suburb, mind you) and the house devolves into pure chaos. We eventually regain our composure and tag-team securing the pets and getting the bat out of the house without handling it. It flies out into the night, and that's that. Or so I thought. We were a bit startled and chocked-full of adrenaline but, after a couple of hours, were able to fall asleep.
Next day, girlfriend leaves for work. Continuing reading some material from the night prior (post...."event"), I realized that I should 1. Check my body for any bites and 2. Probably call the doc regardless. I knew finding a bite would likely prove difficult or impossible, as most times a bite is so small that it can easily go unnoticed. I also figured the chance it actually bit me would have to be astronomically low, right? Then I looked at my right hand. You see, this hand has a scar on it. It's a fairly new scar, within the last 6 months, and as such I am hyper aware of it. In fact, for reasons beyond the scope of this post, I sometimes give my girlfriend a hard time about its existence (you can let your mind run wild with the context behind this). I know that scar. And I know that hand. Moving up from the scar, about an inch or two north-northeast, is a tiny, freshly scabbed dot and a faint scratch about a centimeter further from that. I feel disbelief and shock. But i take a picture of it, zoom in...and sure enough, that looks like a tiny puncture and related scratch. Well, long story somewhat shorter, I called the doc and had an appointment scheduled with urgent care that day. When I get there, the nurse takes a look at it and says: "oh! That's the most legitimate looking bite we've ever seen after an unknown exposure with a bat".
So I've gotten four shots so far, one in each arm and one in each leg. The leg needles are huge and the nurse catches me looking at them. "We try to get it as deep as we can. I'm sorry!"
But she called me a champ, so that's pretty cool I guess. And it beats the alternative. And I still friggin love bats!
Just thought I'd share my story about winning the shittiest lottery ever. 12 more shots to go!
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2023.06.01 21:35 EmergencyTaco I'm only rated 430 in Blitz but after three years I finally hit my goal of 2,000 in puzzles!

I'm only rated 430 in Blitz but after three years I finally hit my goal of 2,000 in puzzles! submitted by EmergencyTaco to chessbeginners [link] [comments]


2023.06.01 21:33 Veldrian-Reven The Hounds of Morkai [10th Edition Datasheet] Do you think these are strong as Anti-Psykers?

The Hounds of Morkai [10th Edition Datasheet] Do you think these are strong as Anti-Psykers? submitted by Veldrian-Reven to SpaceWolves [link] [comments]


2023.06.01 21:32 ReekLeekSqueakSneak New Releases: June 1

MM Romance

Kindle Unlimited
Other
  • Worthy: A Pride Anthology by Ashley James, Marie Ann, Ellis James, Andi Jaxon, Nyla K, Riley Nash, Hayden Hall, Nicole Dykes, Harleigh Beck, Cora Rose, Jessie Walker, .T Ashleigh, Isabel Lucero - 810 pages - https://a.co/d/2G4pkRB - (anthology, common theme of LGBTQIA+ acceptance, half of proceeds donated to the Trevor Project)
  • Enchanted Ink by Robin Lynn - 278 pages - https://a.co/d/aDFl4rc - (fantasy, hurt/comfort, magical tattoos/tattoo artist MC, insta-connection, celebrity MC)
  • Rocked by Love: A Gay Romance by Hayden Templar - 90 pages - https://a.co/d/6RKK0nJ - (contemporary, famous MC, celebrity/bodyguard, secret relationship, hidden identity, Spain)

Other Queer Romance

Kindle Unlimited
  • Cosmically Insignificant by A.J. Beck - 328 pages - https://a.co/d/cIGooMP - (FF, science fiction/speculative fiction, pre-apocalypse, time travel)
  • Commanding Royal (Club Royal Book 7) by Louise East - 357 pages - https://a.co/d/hZiTY18 - (MMX, contemporary, age gap, BDSM, D/s dynamics, family drama)
  • Off the Written Path by Natalie Debrabandere - 255 pages - https://a.co/d/eSzzYQz - (FF, contemporary, community rescue pilot MC, science fiction writer MC, meet on a remote island)
  • What they Deserve (Desires: New Beginnings) by E.M. Denning - 222 pages - https://a.co/d/aBXBBfK - (MX, contemporary, D/s, kink club, bartender MC, demi MC)
  • Undercover Bride: An Age Gap Lesbian Romace (All Her Little Secrets) by Alexa Woods - 239 pages - https://a.co/d/9QX0Xzc - (FF, contemporary, fake relationship, single mom MC, broken arranged engagement)
  • The Escort: In the Service of Women by Shayne McClendon - 428 pages - https://a.co/d/7uKnUNG - (sapphic, sex worker MC)
  • Green for Love by E.V. Bancroft - 288 pages - https://a.co/d/5wolwxR - (FF, contemporary, CEO of big oil/environmentalist, opposites attract)
  • The Way We Wind by Halli Starling - 160 pages - https://a.co/d/9aj7lYu - (FF & MM (two different couples), contemporary, librarian MC, grief, hurt/comfort, twins (no twincest))
-Entwine (Shadow Thorne Book 1) by Autumn Key - 635 pages - https://a.co/d/8qYSzYP - (MMF, fantasy, stepmothestepson, age gap, friends to lovers, sexuality awakening, hurt/comfort, “immortal stranger,” series must be read in order)

Audiobooks

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2023.06.01 21:31 Clay_Bricks Every retiring LEGO set (June 2023 update)

Another month, another retirement update! A lot of sets changed dates this month, and even more new sets got added! Which reminds me, I'm considering making a /legoleak Discord server in order to expand more on leaks, answer questions, and provide daily retirement updates. If there's interest in that, I'll work on having it done before the next list!
As always, we owe a massive thanks to ZombieYeti from the BrickHound Discord for providing this valuable data. If you're looking for real-time in-stock/deal alerts for Lego.com and other sites, make sure to check out his server: https://discord.gg/BwezK2t5qf
This information is scraped directly from Lego's website, and all dates are subject to change. ZombieYeti is currently developing a website to host this data and offer real-time updates. In the meantime, here is a list of every set and their corresponding retirement date as per LEGO's system!
FULL LIST ON GOOGLE SHEETS HERE <--
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Due to Reddit's character limits, we can't include everything here, but the full spreadsheet contains every set.
CHANGES IN JUNE:
Theme Set # Set Name Old Date New Date Change
Avatar 75577 Mako Submarine Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 -1 year
Avatar 75578 Metkayina Reef Home Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 -1 year
Classic 11020 Build Together Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 -1 year
Duplo 10966 Bath Time Fun: Floating Animal Island Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 -1 year
City 60388 Gaming Tournament Truck Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Creator 31143 Birdhouse Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Friends 41735 Mobile Tiny House Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Harry Potter 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Icons 10306 Atari 2600 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Ideas 21331 Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Jurassic Park / World 76946 Blue & Beta Velociraptor Capture Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Jurassic Park / World 76951 Pyroraptor & Dilophosaurus Transport Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Marvel 76226 Spider-Man Figure Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Marvel 76241 Hulk Mech Armor Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Marvel 76243 Rocket Mech Armor Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Marvel 76245 Ghost Rider Mech & Bike Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Marvel 76256 Ant-Man Construction Figure Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Speed Champions 76906 1970 Ferrari 512 M Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Speed Champions 76907 Lotus Evija Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Star Wars 75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Star Wars 75344 Boba Fett's Starship Microfighter Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year
Technic 42138 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 +1 year

NEW SETS ADDED:
Theme Set # Set Name Retirement Date
City 60381 City Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41758 Friends Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76418 Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76267 Marvel Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71777 Kai's Dragon Power Flip Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71778 Nya's Dragon Power Drift Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71779 Lloyd's Dragon Power Spin Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75366 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Batman 30653 Batman 1992 Polybag Dec 31, 2024
Batman 76224 Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase Dec 31, 2024
Batman 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box Dec 31, 2024
Batman 76264 Batmobile Pursuit: Batman vs. The Joker (4+) Dec 31, 2024
Batman 76265 Batwing: Batman vs. The Joker Dec 31, 2024
City 60367 Passenger Airplane Dec 31, 2024
City / 2K Drive 60395 Combo Race Pack Dec 31, 2024
City / 2K Drive 60396 Modified Race Cars Dec 31, 2024
City / 2K Drive 60397 Monster Truck Race Dec 31, 2024
Creator 31144 Exotic Pink Parrot Dec 31, 2024
DREAMZzz 40657 Dream Village Dec 31, 2024
Friends 41756 Holiday Ski Slope and Café Dec 31, 2024
Friends 41760 Igloo Holiday Adventure Dec 31, 2024
Harry Potter 76419 Hogwarts Castle and Grounds Dec 31, 2024
Harry Potter 76421 Dobby the House-Elf Dec 31, 2024
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Mario 71422 Picnic at Mario's House Dec 31, 2024
Marvel 76249 Venomised Groot Dec 31, 2024
Marvel 76261 Spider-Man Final Battle Dec 31, 2024
Marvel 76262 Captain America's Shield Dec 31, 2024
Marvel 76263 Iron Man Hulkbuster vs. Thanos (4+) Dec 31, 2024
Marvel 76266 Endgame Final Battle Dec 31, 2024
Minecraft 21247 The Axolotl House Dec 31, 2024
Minecraft 21248 The Pumpkin Farm Dec 31, 2024
Minecraft 21249 The Crafting Box 4.0 Dec 31, 2024
Minecraft 21250 The Iron Golem Fortress Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71789 Kai and Ras's Car and Bike Battle (4+) Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71790 Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71791 Zane's Dragon Power Spinjitzu Race Car Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71793 Heatwave Transforming Lava Dragon Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71794 Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71795 Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71797 Destiny's Bounty - Race Against Time Dec 31, 2024
Ninjago 71798 Nya and Arin's Baby Dragon Battle (4+) Dec 31, 2024
Sonic 76993 Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot Dec 31, 2024
Star Wars 75359 332nd Ahsoka's Clone Trooper Battle Pack Dec 31, 2024
Star Wars 75360 Yoda's Jedi Starfighter Dec 31, 2024
Star Wars 75365 Yavin 4 Rebel Base Dec 31, 2024
Star Wars 75368 Darth Vader Mech Dec 31, 2024
Star Wars 75369 Boba Fett Mech Dec 31, 2024
Star Wars 75370 Stormtrooper Mech Dec 31, 2024
Duplo 10987 Recycling Truck Dec 31, 2025
Duplo 10994 3-in-1 Family House Dec 31, 2025
Duplo 10997 Camping Adventure Dec 31, 2025
Ninjago 71799 NINJAGO City Markets Dec 31, 2025
Technic 42161 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Dec 31, 2025
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Disney 10780 Mickey and Friends Castle Defenders Jul 31, 2023
Disney 43203 Aurora, Merida and Tiana's Enchanted Creations Jul 31, 2023
Dots 41962 Unicorn Creative Family Pack Jul 31, 2023
Mario 71404 Goomba's Shoe Jul 31, 2023
Mario 71407 Cat Peach Suit and Frozen Tower Jul 31, 2023
Mario 71409 Big Spike's Cloudtop Challenge Jul 31, 2023
Mario 71412 Big Bad Island Jul 31, 2023
Mindstorms 51515 Robot Inventor Jul 31, 2023
Minecraft 21187 The Red Barn Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71738 Zane's Titan Mech Battle Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71754 Water Dragon Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71756 Hydro Bounty Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71759 Ninja Dragon Temple (4+) Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71762 Kai's Fire Dragon EVO Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71770 Zane's Golden Dragon Jet Jul 31, 2023
Ninjago 71773 Kai's Golden Dragon Raider Jul 31, 2023
Technic 42129 4x4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trial Truck Jul 31, 2023
Minifigures 71038 LEGO® Minifigures Disney 100 Aug 31, 2023
Architecture 21054 The White House Dec 31, 2023
Art 31203 World Map Dec 31, 2023
Art 31205 Jim Lee Batman Collection Dec 31, 2023
Art 31206 The Rolling Stones Dec 31, 2023
Art 31207 Floral Art Dec 31, 2023
Avatar 75571 Neytiri & Thanator vs. AMP Suit Quaritch Dec 31, 2023
Avatar 75573 Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson Dec 31, 2023
Avatar 75577 Mako Submarine Dec 31, 2023
Avatar 75578 Metkayina Reef Home Dec 31, 2023
Batman 76181 Batmobile: The Penguin Chase Dec 31, 2023
Batman 76220 Batman versus Harley Quinn (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Brickheadz 40540 Lion Dance Guy Dec 31, 2023
Brickheadz 40541 Manchester United Go Brick Me Dec 31, 2023
Brickheadz 40542 FC Barcelona Go Brick Me Dec 31, 2023
Brickheadz / Avatar 40554 Jake Sully & his Avatar Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40377 Donald Duck Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40378 Goofy & Pluto Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40476 Daisy Duck Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40477 Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey & Louie Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40550 Chip & Dale Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40553 Woody and Bo Peep Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Disney 40622 Disney 100th Celebration (Oswald, Mickey, Snow White, Tinker Bell) Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Harry Potter 40495 Harry, Hermione, Ron & Hagrid Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Harry Potter 40560 Professors of Hogwarts Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Minecraft 40624 Alex Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Minecraft 40625 Llama Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Minecraft 40626 Zombie Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Star Wars 40539 Ahsoka Tano Dec 31, 2023
BrickHeadz / Star Wars 40623 Battle of Endor Heroes Dec 31, 2023
City 30590 Farm Garden & Scarecrow Polybag Dec 31, 2023
City 30638 Police Bike Training Polybag Dec 31, 2023
City 30639 Dog Park and Scooter Polybag Dec 31, 2023
City 41723 Donut Shop Dec 31, 2023
City 41726 Holiday Camping Trip Dec 31, 2023
City 60253 Ice-Cream Truck Dec 31, 2023
City 60313 Space Ride Amusement Truck Dec 31, 2023
City 60314 Ice Cream Truck Police Chase Dec 31, 2023
City 60315 Police Mobile Command Truck Dec 31, 2023
City 60317 Police Chase at the Bank Dec 31, 2023
City 60318 Fire Helicopter Dec 31, 2023
City 60319 Fire Rescue & Police Chase Dec 31, 2023
City 60320 Fire Station Dec 31, 2023
City 60321 Fire Brigade Dec 31, 2023
City 60322 Race Car Polybag Dec 31, 2023
City 60323 Stunt Plane Dec 31, 2023
City 60324 Mobile Crane Dec 31, 2023
City 60325 Cement Mixer Truck Dec 31, 2023
City 60327 Horse Transporter Dec 31, 2023
City 60330 Hospital Dec 31, 2023
City 60332 Reckless Scorpion Stunt Bike Dec 31, 2023
City 60333 Bathtub Stunt Bike Dec 31, 2023
City 60335 Train Station Dec 31, 2023
City 60338 Chimpanzee Smash Stunt Loop Dec 31, 2023
City 60339 Double Loop Stunt Arena Dec 31, 2023
City 60341 The Knockdown Stunt Challenge Dec 31, 2023
City 60342 The Shark Attack Stunt Challenge Dec 31, 2023
City 60343 Rescue Helicopter Transporter Dec 31, 2023
City 60346 Barn & Farm Animals Dec 31, 2023
City 60348 Lunar Roving Vehicle Dec 31, 2023
City 60349 Lunar Space Station Dec 31, 2023
City 60350 Lunar Research Base Dec 31, 2023
City 60351 Rocket Launch Centre Dec 31, 2023
City 60353 Wild Animal Rescue Missions Dec 31, 2023
City 60354 Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions Dec 31, 2023
City 60355 Water Police Detective Missions Dec 31, 2023
City 60356 Bear Stunt Bike Dec 31, 2023
City 60357 Stunt Truck & Ring of Fire Challenge Dec 31, 2023
City 60358 Cyber Stunt Bike Dec 31, 2023
City 60359 Dunk Stunt Ramp Challenge Dec 31, 2023
City 60360 Spinning Stunt Challenge Dec 31, 2023
City 60361 Ultimate Stunt Riders Challenge Dec 31, 2023
City 60371 Emergency Vehicles HQ Dec 31, 2023
City 60381 City Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
City 60382 Vet Van Rescue Dec 31, 2023
City 60385 Construction Digger Dec 31, 2023
City 60390 Park Tractor Dec 31, 2023
City 60393 4x4 Fire Truck Rescue Dec 31, 2023
City 60394 ATV and Otter Habitat Dec 31, 2023
City 60398 Family House and Electric Car Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11014 Bricks and Wheels Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11018 Creative Ocean Fun Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11019 Bricks and Functions Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11020 Build Together Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11021 90 Years of Play Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11022 Space Mission Dec 31, 2023
Classic 11031 Creative Monkey Fun Dec 31, 2023
Classic 30510 90 Years of Cars Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Creator 30641 Panda Bear Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Creator 30644 Vintage Car Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31111 Cyber Drone Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31118 Surfer Beach House Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31127 Street Racer Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31128 Dolphin and Turtle Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31130 Sunken Treasure Mission Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31131 Downtown Noodle Shop Dec 31, 2023
Creator 31132 Viking Ship and the Midgard Serpent Dec 31, 2023
Creator 40461 Tulips Dec 31, 2023
Creator 40469 Tuk Tuk Dec 31, 2023
Creator 40568 Paris Postcard Dec 31, 2023
Creator 40646 Daffodils Dec 31, 2023
Disney 10777 Mickey and Minnie's Camping Trip Dec 31, 2023
Disney 30646 Moana's Dolphin Cove Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Disney 40521 Mini Disney The Haunted Mansion Dec 31, 2023
Disney 41168 Elsa's Jewellery Box Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43187 Rapunzel's Tower Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43189 Elsa and the Nokk Storybook Adventures Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43194 Anna and Elsa's Frozen Wonderland Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43197 The Ice Castle Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43198 Anna's Castle Courtyard Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43199 Elsa's Castle Courtyard Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43202 The Madrigal House Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43204 Anna and Olaf's Castle Fun Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43207 Ariel's Underwater Palace Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43208 Jasmine and Mulan's Adventure Dec 31, 2023
Disney 43209 Elsa and the Nokk's Ice Stable Dec 31, 2023
Dots 30560 Pineapple Photo Holder & Mini Board Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41801 My Pets Bracelet Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41802 Unicorns Forever Bracelet Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41803 Extra Dots series 8 Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41805 Creative Animal Drawer Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41806 Ultimate Party Kit Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41807 Bracelet Designer Mega Pack Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41947 Mickey and Friends Bracelets Mega Pack Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41948 Cute Banana Pen Holder Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41950 Lots of DOTS - Lettering Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41951 Message Board Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41957 Adhesive Patches Mega Pack Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41959 Cute Panda Tray Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41960 Big Box Dec 31, 2023
Dots 41961 Designer Toolkit - Patterns Dec 31, 2023
Dots / Disney 41963 Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Stitch-on Patch Dec 31, 2023
Dots / Disney 41964 Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Back-to-School Project Box Dec 31, 2023
Dots / Harry Potter 41808 Hogwarts Accessories Pack Dec 31, 2023
Dots / Harry Potter 41809 Hedwig Pencil Holder Dec 31, 2023
Dots / Harry Potter 41811 Hogwarts Desktop Kit Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10411 Learn About Chinese Culture Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10872 Train Bridge and Tracks Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10882 Train Tracks Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10930 Bulldozer Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10938 Dinosaur Nursery Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10944 Space Shuttle Mission Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10948 Parking Garage and Car Wash Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10949 Farm Animal Care Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10955 Animal Train Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10956 Amusement Park Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10964 Bath Time Fun: Floating Red Panda Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10966 Bath Time Fun: Floating Animal Island Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10968 Doctor Visit Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10972 Wild Animals of the Ocean Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10973 Wild Animals of South America Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10974 Wild Animals of Asia Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10977 My First Puppy & Kitten with Sounds Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10978 Creative Building Time Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 10979 Wild Animals of Europe Dec 31, 2023
Duplo 30648 Whale Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Duplo / Disney 10899 Frozen Ice Castle Dec 31, 2023
Duplo / Disney 10960 Belle's Ballroom Dec 31, 2023
Duplo / Disney 10962 Buzz Lightyear's Planetary Mission Dec 31, 2023
Duplo / Holiday 10976 Santa's Gingerbread House Dec 31, 2023
Duplo / Marvel 10963 Spider-Man & Friends: Funfair Adventure Dec 31, 2023
Friends 30633 Skate Ramp Dec 31, 2023
Friends 30634 Friendship Flowers Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41443 Olivia's Electric Car Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41677 Forest Waterfall Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41696 Pony-Washing Stable Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41697 Turtle Protection Vehicle Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41699 Pet Adoption Café Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41703 Friendship Tree House Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41704 Main Street Building Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41705 Heartlake City Pizzeria Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41707 Tree-Planting Vehicle Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41708 Roller Disco Arcade Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41711 Emma's Art School Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41712 Recycling Truck Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41713 Olivia's Space Academy Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41714 Andrea's Theatre School Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41715 Ice Cream Truck Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41716 Stephanie's Sailing Adventure Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41717 Mia's Wildlife Rescue Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41718 Pet Day-Care Center Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41719 Mobile Fashion Boutique Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41720 Water Park Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41721 Organic Farm Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41722 Horse Show Trailer Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41729 Organic Grocery Store Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41732 Downtown Flower and Design Stores Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41733 Mobile Bubble Tea Shop Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41741 Dog Rescue Van Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41742 Cat Hotel Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41743 Hair Salon Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41751 Skate Park Dec 31, 2023
Friends 41758 Friends Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 30435 Build Your Own Hogwarts Castle Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 30651 Quidditch Practice Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 75968 4 Privet Drive Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 75979 Hedwig Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76386 Hogwarts: Polyjuice Potion Mistake Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76398 Hogwarts Hospital Wing Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76399 Hogwarts Magical Trunk Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76401 Hogwarts Courtyard: Sirius's Rescue Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76403 The Ministry of Magic Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76406 Hungarian Horntail Dragon Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76408 12 Grimmauld Place Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76409 Gryffindor House Banner Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76410 Slytherin House Banner Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76411 Ravenclaw House Banner Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76412 Hufflepuff House Banner Dec 31, 2023
Harry Potter 76418 Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 40426 Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 40522 Valentine Lovebirds Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 40523 Easter Rabbits Display Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 40570 Halloween Cat and Mouse Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 40571 Wintertime Polar Bears Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 80110 Lunar New Year Display Dec 31, 2023
Holiday 80111 Lunar New Year Parade Dec 31, 2023
Holiday / Creator 30584 Winter Holiday Train Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Holiday / Creator 30642 Birthday Train Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Holiday / Creator 30643 Easter Chickens Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Holiday / Icons 10293 Santa's Visit Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10265 Ford Mustang Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10273 Haunted House Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10276 Colosseum Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10289 Bird of Paradise Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10290 Pickup Truck Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10292 The Friends Apartments Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10299 Real Madrid - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Dec 31, 2023
Icons 10497 Galaxy Explorer Dec 31, 2023
Icons 76989 Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck Dec 31, 2023
Icons / Modular 10255 Assembly Square Dec 31, 2023
Icons / Modular 10270 Bookshop Dec 31, 2023
Icons / Modular 10278 Police Station Dec 31, 2023
Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith Dec 31, 2023
Ideas 21326 Winnie the Pooh Dec 31, 2023
Ideas 21329 Fender Stratocaster Dec 31, 2023
Ideas 21337 Table Football Dec 31, 2023
Jurassic Park / World 76943 Pteranodon Chase (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Jurassic Park / World 76945 Atrociraptor Dinosaur: Bike Chase Dec 31, 2023
Jurassic Park / World 76947 Quetzalcoatlus Plane Ambush Dec 31, 2023
Jurassic Park / World 76948 T. rex & Atrociraptor Dinosaur Breakout Dec 31, 2023
Jurassic Park / World 76950 Triceratops Pickup Truck Ambush Dec 31, 2023
Jurassic Park / World 76956 T. rex Breakout Dec 31, 2023
Lightyear 76830 Zyclops Chase (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Lightyear 76831 Zurg Battle Dec 31, 2023
Lightyear 76832 XL-15 Spaceship Dec 31, 2023
Mario 30509 Yellow Yoshi's Fruit Tree Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71406 Yoshi's Gift House Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71413 Character Packs Series 6 Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71414 Conkdor's Noggin Bopper Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71415 Ice Mario Suit and Frozen World Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71416 Lava Wave Ride Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71417 Fliprus Snow Adventure Dec 31, 2023
Mario 71418 Creativity Toolbox Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 10781 Spider-Man's Techno Trike (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 10784 Spider-Man Webquarters Hangout (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin's Lighthouse (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 30652 Doctor Strange's Interdimensional Portal Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76187 Venom Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76193 The Guardians' Ship Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76206 Iron Man Figure Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76207 Attack on New Asgard Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76208 The Goat Boat Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76209 Thor's Hammer Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76211 Shuri's Sunbird Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76212 Shuri's Lab (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76213 King Namor's Throne Room Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76214 Black Panther: War on the Water Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76215 Black Panther Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76216 Iron Man Armory Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76225 Miles Morales Figure Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76230 Venom Figure Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76242 Thanos Mech Armor Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76253 Guardians of the Galaxy Headquarters Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76255 The New Guardians' Ship Dec 31, 2023
Marvel 76267 Marvel Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21164 The Coral Reef Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21170 The Pig House Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21172 The Ruined Portal Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21177 The Creeper Ambush Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21180 The Guardian Battle Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21181 The Rabbit Ranch Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21183 The Training Grounds Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21184 The Bakery Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21185 The Nether Bastion Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21186 The Ice Castle Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21188 The Llama Village Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 21190 The Abandoned Village Dec 31, 2023
Minecraft 30647 The Dripstone Cavern/The Stalactite Cave Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Miscellaneous 40174 LEGO Chess Dec 31, 2023
Miscellaneous 40382 Birthday Set Dec 31, 2023
Miscellaneous 40393 LEGOLAND Fire Academy Dec 31, 2023
Miscellaneous 40584 Birthday Diorama Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 30656 Monkey King Marketplace Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80008 Monkie Kid's Cloud Jet Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80030 Monkie Kid's Staff Creations Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80032 Chang'e Moon Cake Factory Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80033 Evil Macaque's Mech Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80034 Nezha's Fire Ring Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80035 Monkie Kid's Galactic Explorer Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80037 Dragon of the East Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80038 Monkie Kid's Team Van Dec 31, 2023
Monkie Kid 80039 The Heavenly Realms Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 30649 Ice Dragon Creature Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71757 Lloyd's Ninja Mech (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71760 Jay's Thunder Dragon EVO Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71761 Zane's Power Up Mech EVO Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71763 Lloyd's Race Car EVO Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71765 Ninja Ultra Combo Mech Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71766 Lloyd's Legendary Dragon Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71767 Ninja Dojo Temple Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71768 Jay's Golden Dragon Motorbike Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71769 Cole's Dragon Cruiser Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71771 The Crystal King Temple Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71772 The Crystal King Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71774 Lloyd's Golden Ultra Dragon Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71775 Nya's Samurai X MECH Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71776 Jay and Nya's Race Car EVO Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71777 Kai's Dragon Power Flip Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71778 Nya's Dragon Power Drift Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71779 Lloyd's Dragon Power Spin Dec 31, 2023
Ninjago 71781 Lloyd's Mech Battle EVO Dec 31, 2023
Speed Champions 30657 McLaren Solus GT Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Speed Champions 76900 Koenigsegg Jesko Dec 31, 2023
Speed Champions 76901 Toyota GR Supra Dec 31, 2023
Speed Champions 76910 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Dec 31, 2023
Speed Champions 76911 007 Aston Martin DB5 Dec 31, 2023
Speed Champions 76912 Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger T Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 30654 X-wing Starfighter Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75288 AT-AT Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75292 The Razor Crest Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75300 Imperial TIE Fighter Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75301 Luke Skywalker's X-wing Fighter Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75309 Republic Gunship (Ultimate Collector Series) Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75312 Boba Fett's Starship Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75317 The Mandalorian & The Child Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75318 The Child Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75320 Snowtrooper Battle Pack Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75322 Hoth AT-ST Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75323 The Justifier Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75324 Dark Trooper Attack Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75326 Boba Fett's Throne Room Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75327 Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75329 Death Star Trench Run Diorama Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75330 Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75332 AT-ST (4+) Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75335 BD-1 Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75336 Inquisitor Transport Scythe Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75338 Ambush on Ferrix Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75339 Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75342 Republic Fighter Tank Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75343 Dark Trooper Helmet Dec 31, 2023
Star Wars 75366 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Technic 30655 Forklift with Pallet Polybag Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42096 Porsche 911 RSR Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42107 Ducati Panigale V4 R Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42111 Dom's Dodge Charger Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42117 Race Plane Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42118 Monster Jam Grave Digger Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42122 Jeep Wrangler Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42123 McLaren Senna GTR Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE 'AF Corse #51' Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42127 The Batman - Batmobile Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42128 Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42132 Chopper Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42133 Telehandler Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42134 Monster Jam Megalodon Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42137 Formula E Porsche 99x Electric Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42139 All-Terrain Vehicle Dec 31, 2023
Technic 42140 App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle Dec 31, 2023
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2023.06.01 21:28 Aircalipoor Wilhelm Gottsreich Sigismond Ormstein

Hallo und Willkommen zur Rankfolge Nummer 35 von dem Charakter des jungen Prinzen von Böhmen namens Wilhelm Gottsreich Sigismond Ormstein. Wagners Walkürenritt ist die idealle Musik zum Hören wenn du dies internalisierst.

Die sexuelle Relation von Albert Harebrayne und Barok van Zieks
Gotts is a witness whose appearance is exclusive to the first day of the 2-3 trial. A trial not about him at the centerpiece (as much as he'd like that) but of the defendant Harebrayne. It starts with them and the discussion of his crime and the apparent dilemma of defending either him or the validity of his work. It finishes with him conceding that there are suspicious circumstances and that the truth needs to be validated in law as much as in science, hence he points out Drebber’s involvement, leading to another day of investigation.
In the middle of it, an intersection is assigned to Gotts, Gina, and Lune to hear witness testimony which is used to illuminate the crime method. For that purpose, three witnesses are introduced who have no direct connection to the crime, hence no motive. Lune is mostly an expert witness to verify the number, function, and appearance of the balloons carrying the actual witnesses. Gina is relatively redundant but still entertaining for showcasing her progress as an upcoming detective and corroborating Gotts's testimony representing the police. Gotts being a spoiled brat allows him to afford an expensive balloon ride in the first place, as it did to enable him to obtain a fancy camera. Once questioned enough, his childish stubbornness to keep being in the right lets him reveal the picture he took. It is the decisive evidence depicting the shot arrow (even Naruhodo calls out the odds of that) so we have half solved the crime mystery and point out that more investigation is needed. Good job Gotts, thank you for coming, and goodbye, enjoy your stay.

Meister Gotts utilisiert die germanische Linguistik
Gotts is all about being a witness who needs to be pressed to reveal crucial evidence in a comedic manner. Whether it works is subjective but I try to tell why it's better done than with Lune, who exists for mostly the same circumstances but was cut significantly sooner. Gotts is not limited to one gag but has several forming his character. He is a foreigner clashing with the foreign court in this foreign country, he’s a child enthusiastic about the faire but indifferent if not ignorant of the murder case, and he’s a spoiled and privileged brat right in the middle of a trial that the adults around him want to take seriously. His ignorance and naivety clash with the scientific wonder and the murder it may lead to. Overall it is properly juxtapositioned with the case, he bounces off of the other witnesses, and the chemistry works. He and Gina are both young and rather naïve, but one is privileged and the other one underprivileged, hence arguing about being spoiled. Gotts and Lune mingle like a parent and child and even war declarations are made, but it always revolves around their shared animation of exchanging Gotts money with Lunes balloons. Even Ryunosuke's meekness and inner sarcasm are tried against the obtrusive child. Gotts doesn’t get a tragic, deep resolution that Bif and even Beppo try to, and he doesn’t need one, it's clear he is merely there for the absurdities and commits to it 100%. He disappears after two testimonies lasting 17 minutes and isn’t needlessly dragged out for it, he was handled as tightly as this giant of the case could and should afford to.
Gotts heavily reeks of a redone of Cody Hackings. Both obnoxious kids have to be pressed out of vital camera information, and both end up crying and humbled. The approach is night and day: Cody is the star witness and gets multiple testimonies focusing on him for an entire trial section. Phoenix, Edgeworth, Judge, and Mia bounce off him. Gotts is part of a three-witness crew who mostly stands out through the hang-on mechanic to let him argue with other witnesses Lune and Gina. He falters way quicker and is nonchalantly dropped. Not that Cody's role in 1-3 is great, but it’s given more focus, while Gotts's role is just one of many pieces instead of the main piece. Which approach to these two witnesses is better remains unclear, the changes in Takumi's utilization of witnesses over 15 years are all too apparent. His different approach of focusing on a multiple witnesses mob who have to be taken all at once and who contradict each other is a core feature in every court in the chronicles and whether it is superior to the almost duel-like stand-off we are used to in the main games varies.

Konklusion:
Gotts is a perfectly fine minor witness, properly utilized just right for enough amount of time. He is nothing special, but I don’t have any issues with him either, unlike prior characters I handled in previous rounds.

Diese Rankfolge ist Proprietät von Kaiser-Reich Böhmen.
Please cut:
Red League, then Skulkin Brothers (who are heavier interlinked with the crime scene and the main witnesses). Funny witnesses with a slightly larger role than the usual joke characters. While the funny elements work mostly, it averts their horrific crimes (robbing a place, shooting at someone, abducting and restraining a person) which clashes tonally with their goofy attitudes. Or does it?
Quinby Altamont: Love her, but her relevance is shacky and nothing outstanding anymore compared to the remaining characters. The queen can take the crown as the best juror (not counting John who isn’t mainly a juror).

Maybe cut
John Garrideb, a solid witness during investigations with even some diverse utilized charm as a Dance of Deduction target, final testimony witness, and juror.
Genshin Asogi: The far more interesting wildcard to explore in the big past case due to his relation and opposition to Klint, Stronghart, and Gregson. Still, a past-only character who mainly exists to boost present characters and is not a stranger to doing some dumb convoluted stuff like killing Klint and hiding his crimes to pull off some elaborate blackmail prison escape - Instead of simply turning Klint over. Gonna need that convoluted plot.
Iris Wilson: The accumulation of everything exhilarating about the wacky assistant trope (unlike Susato and Gina).
Barry Caidin: Still haven’t given this guy much thought.
Maria Gorey: Only present in two short, but fairly decent scenes. Her role is shared with her mother and she inherits some flaws in being heavily underdeveloped in the narrative and not contributing to their respective gigantic cases as well as they could and should do.

Don’t cut, Close Trial:
Jezaille Brett, an excellent first-case villain who displays the future dread of the oh-so-idealistic world of Great Britain, is crucial to setting the stage.
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2023.06.01 21:27 Life_Ad3567 Dennis' Sexual Conquest Escape Room

I have been curious how the sexual conquest game is played. There was never a straight answer on how the game works. I had to come up with my own headcanon.
Phase 1: When Dennis successfully seduces a girl, he locks her in his soundproofed bedroom. The girl will struggle to get out, yell for help, pace around for a while, and take a nap. After being locked in the room for a while, she will be tempted to touch the alarm clock to find out what time it is. That is how the game activates and her fingerprint serves as an E-signature giving Dennis full consent of whatever may happen to her.
Phase 2: After the room turns red and Dennis on the computer screen explains the game, the player is required to follow Dennis' instructions. If the player does not comply with Dennis, the door will remain locked. This forces the player to do anything the recording tells her to do. After doing various tasks like getting undressed and laying on the vibrating bed, the video will point her to various parts of the room to find various sex toys or fetish objects. It will become more humiliating and degrading than before. It will even involve the player being forced to tell Dennis she loves him and call him the golden god.
Phase 3: After hours or maybe even a full day of misery, the door will finally unlock. But after learning what Dennis is capable of, the player won't tell anyone. The player takes a picture with Dennis as a certificate for completing the game and she WILL smile. The game was recorded and will be added to Dennis' collection.
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2023.06.01 21:27 marilyn_mansonv2 Shrek 5: The Shrekoning

My friend and I were at his house, and we were choosing a movie. I saw in the movie collection movies I liked. I then got to the S sections. I saw all the Shrek movies there, but I noticed. There was one extra. It said Shrek 5: The Shrekoning. The first thing odd about it was that the cover didn't have Donkey, Fiona, Puss or anyone. It was just a picture of Shrek roaring. The picture of Shrek roaring looked like it was glued to a white piece of paper. The other odd thing was that the name "Shrek 5: The Shrekoning" was written in permanent marker.
I asked where my friend got the DVD. He told me he didn't know. Since we are both huge Shrek fans, we chose to watch it. At first, it started with the title card. It said "Shrek 5: The Shrekoning" in CGI. Then, an axe cut the title in half. The green in the title turned red. That made me jump.
Next, the camera zoomed out. It showed Shrek holding an axe with blood on it. I was surprised that I saw blood in a Shrek movie, but the original Shrek had Shrek get shot with an arrow, so I wasn't that shocked. Shrek walked to a village and kept slicing people in half with an axe. The blood in the scene looked really realistic.
People tried to grab torches and pitchforks, but Shrek chopped off their heads with axes. Shrek went near one person and kept swinging his axe at him. His victim wasn't onscreen, but blood was splattering every time he swung. Then, Shrek grabbed a flamethrower and said "AH WEE GON HAF A WEE TAH HAF A FOON TEIM LADS" and turned the flamethrower on, and it burned people. I would have found this funny because of the one liner Shrek said, but that was pretty brutal. Next, because of the flamethrower, the village Shrek entered, was burning down. Shrek left the village while it was burning.
The next night in the movie, people came to Shrek's swamp with pitchforks and torches. Shrek opened the door with a tommy gun and said "This is my swamp!" Shrek shot people with the tommy gun, and then threw onions at the people that were still alive. The onions exploded. There was a green gas all around. Everyone was dead except Shrek. The dead people had bullet holes and some looked like they died of carbon monoxide. It was probably caused by the onions. Shrek looked at the camera and said "You're next..." And then punched the screen. The screen blacked out and I took out the disc. I put it back in the case. My friend was highly disturbed by it.
So my theory about it is this: I think that this takes place before the first Shrek. It's a prequel. The village people in Shrek 1 don't hate Shrek because he's an ogre. It's because he murdered many villagers and burned the village down, and that made everyone afraid of ogres.
Unlike most people, I didn't destroy the copy. My friend and I copied Shrek 5 onto another disc and sold the copy on eBay saying it was Shrek 1 to troll people. If you see Shrek 5: The Shrekoning, it's worth watching to get a good laugh.
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2023.06.01 21:26 WormiestBurrito [Online] [D&D 5e] [Sat/Sun, Time Varies, PST] Experienced DM looking for 1-2 more players to fill out a campaign.

Hello Everyone,
I am an experienced DM (10 years or so, multiple 3-20 campaigns) running a weekly D&D 5e campaign that usually takes place on Sat or Sun, PST (time can vary). The game is run via a mix of Roll20, D&DBeyond, and Discord. There are currently 3 players and we're 4 sessions into the campaign, I'd like to fill the game out with 1-2 more players. New or experienced players are welcome (we have 2 new players in the game currently).
A bit about the campaign:
My expectations for players:
If you're interested, leave a comment here and I'll DM you. I will be talking with prospective new players via discord and choosing whoever seems like they'll fit best.
Thanks!
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2023.06.01 21:24 maxamillion1357 Help with my uber-macguffin

Hi all! Looking for some advice on designing a macguffin/the quests for finishing the macguffin for my players in this campaign. It's a knife with three gemstone slots, each gemstone has a different property, and I'm struggling to think of a good setup for the gem of structure. This will probably be a bit long, so there's a TL;DR at the end.
The story until now: They had a few sessions in a nice opening town with a wizard (Emanuel) who was a bit of a pompous dick but gave them quests to go kill kobolds and gave them nice loot for doing so. After a few more sessions, they return to the town and find that a bunch of mind flayers have invaded the town and are crying for "Slosder" to come out and play. They actually managed to kill a mind flayer (6 players at level 3), which I was not expecting. But then more started coming, wizard comes out and burns a bunch of high level scrolls to get rid of the mind flayers. Wizard hides the players in his tower, tells them to find "Sheldygrath" to the south, and goes out to fight the mind flayers.
When the players awaken, the kobolds are rummaging around the tower trying to find useful stuff. Players help the kobolds out with some stuff (murdering some flail snails in the sewers, and figuring out a way for the kobolds to continue farming mushrooms now that the town is no longer providing feces), and they give back two items they had stolen from the wizard tower: a large eye on a metallic yellow stalk and a knife with three gemstone slots in it.
Planning for the future:
As of now, the players do not know much about any of these items. The knife is the primary macguffin, based on an ancient illithid artifact: The knife that can cut the past. The wizard was making this to enable time travel to when the Elder brain was still an ulitharid and slay it.
The knife is only the crudest physical scaffold for the spell. It requires three powerful magic energy sources in order to function: 1, a gem of magical energy to fuel the spell; 2, a gem of magic focus, to enable the spell to select a target; 3, a gem of structure, to provide a magic scaffold for the spell alongside the physical scaffold.
Plan for gem of power: rescue a beautiful dragon from a vicious princess. Royal family has captured the eggs of a dragon (haven't decided what type of dragon yet), and each family member wears a magic ring which can destroy the eggs when triggered. Hence, the dragon is compelled to obey the royal family. They free the dragon or otherwise harness its power, and they get the power gem.
Plan for gem of focus: One player is in a death cult whose God was eaten by Yeenoghu (Gnoll demon lord). Death cult is gradually being corrupted, and once they figure out some way to free the PC's god, they will be granted the gem of focus.
Plan for gem of structure: Acquire underpants, ???, profit. Please help.
They are about to run into some chaotic good hags who can help direct them towards the appropriate quests. If they go all the way south to the "Doom Zone" to find "Sheldygrath", they'll learn that there is this batshit crazy Beholder who got his eye cut off by the wizard wayyy back in the day and has since been spying on him and gathering intel on him. Between the hags and Sheldygrath, I think I'll be able to nudge people towards the appropriate quest lines.
(And no, none of my players have played Enter the Gungeon so they shouldn't know that I'm ripping it off)
TL;DR: What's a good setup/quest for my players to find a magic gem with the property of stabilizing magic spells?
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2023.06.01 21:19 V1zkus I dont fucking know. Just bear with me.

I dont fucking know. Just bear with me.
So, like i dont know when but a long time ago in a place called ninjago (real life) lego made a brand deal with a church. The Domestic church supply company, or as i like to call it, the DCSC, had some kind of deal with lego because they did this. released about 4 products revolving around church and lego. Then, more recently (i think) a morgue did the same thing here. with a 4 lego sets all themed around death. Now the whole reason i even wasted my time to write this is because of one simple thing; this ad. Some random Reddit ad that i found on StarWars. Now granted this is less weird than the other two because i can actually picture a child wanting to play scientist more than pretending to dissect, bury or mourn corpses or do religion stuff or whatever but still.
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2023.06.01 21:18 Cl0udCh4ser Undertale TTRPG: Hellmode

Hey, I'm a Brazilian and I've been making a Tabletop RPG based on the Magic and Story of Undertale together with the use of Ordem Paranomal's (Paranormal Order) System made by the streamer Cellbit and his Team. I've been experimenting making new stuff with the use of the basics of Cellbit's system for a long while by now, such as making new classes and such and I've come into the conclusion of making it themed around Undertale, my favorite game together with Pokemon.
Here's kind of how it works, even though our Campaign has been going for 2~3 months already:
You choose a Soul as a Class and build your Stats between "Strength, Agility, Intelect, Presence and Vigor" based on the Soul's skillset (which I will explain soon), each stat represents how many dice you roll, such as 2 Strength being "2d20". You also have some skills similarly to DND, such as "Perception and Investigation", but since stats in Cellbit's RPG affect the dice and don't (usually) affect the rolls, skills tend to add a +5 or more to the roll based on its level of training (fun). So when you have the skill "Fighting" (Your character's martial expertise) at "Trained", you will roll two d20 with a +5 on each, and the highest is your result.
I know I know, what is more interesting to you all is the Undertale part, let me explain :)
I made a class with many different Abilities that represent each Soul. From "Love" (Monsters) and Patience to Double Traits and even a system for each based on quests in battle to make you get "Filled with Determination" or whatever other trait you have. Although, the reason why it's called "Hellmode" is because the values you can reach with combos are very high and the Bosses have more than 2k HP.
Here's an example of the Starting skills of "Desire" (How Determination is called in this Campaign):
Reminder: It's the Class with the lowest HP, Mana and Sanity in general. So you are basically a Combo Maniac that can go back in time but you have the HP of a Wizard.
•[SAVE] & [LOAD]: You can save any moment of a Scene as your [SAVE]. Once per scene, you can load your save point with a reaction using [LOAD], and you return to where you were. All of your HP (Health Points) and EP (Effort Points or Mana), along with any effects on you are restored to the time of your [SAVE]. 3rd Level: You gain +1 Standard Action, Movement Action, or Reaction when using [LOAD].
•[RESET]: The power to restore the values of the universe is in your hands... how big is your spirit to have so much presence in the world? You can spend EP to restore your or an ally's value, the cost of EP depends on the value. Position (2 EP/Reaction): After moving, return to the starting position. It counts as a Move Action. Skill (4 EP): A skill is activated a second time. (3 times per scene). HP (5 EP): Recovers HP equal to the HP lost in the last round (2 times per scene). EP (10 EP): Recovers EP equal to the EP used in the last 2 rounds (1 time per scene). SAN (Sanity) (20 EP): Restores all Sanity (1 time per mission).
3rd Level or Higher: You can recover 1 Use of [LOAD] when using 10 SAN (1 time per Scene). 5th Level or Higher: You can spend 25 HP to switch your EP and SAN, swapping their current values.
If anyone has any questions about the system, feel free to ask them. I'm not sure if I'll be always available to answer them though. <3 Just sharing the stuff I've been working on for fun.
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2023.06.01 21:17 rubyruined Review The Name of All Things by Jenn Lyons (A Chorus of Dragons, #2)

I write book reviews on Half Past Midnight, a blog dedicated to the surreal world of fantasy and science fiction. A few days ago, I posted a review for the first book in the series, The Ruin of Kings. While this review does not have spoilers about book 2, The Name of All Things, it does have spoilers for book 1.
After the explosive ending to The Ruin of Kings, it was too hard to resist finding out what happened next. It has been a while since a series had me hooked so deeply that I simply could not wait to start the next part!

Plot

The Name of All Things starts a couple of days after the ending of the previous book. In the wake of the Hellmarch in Quur, Kihrin has a lot going on between his resurrection, the discovery of Miya's (or rather, Khaeriel's) betrayal, and the murder of almost the entire D'mon line. Urthaenriel has destroyed The Stone of Shackles, and demons roam the streets of the capital. Heading to Jorat with a fireblood, Kihrin soon encounters an interesting character in a tavern.
This person turns out to be Janel Therannon, the count of Tolamer - the intriguing woman who's been haunting Kihrin’s dreams ever since his encounter with Xaltorath. Not only does she claim to know him, but Janel also has a story of her own to tell... one that will help Kihrin understand the events that have been unfolding around them. Those events include a stray dragon, a city on the brink of rebellion, and more plotting, which, as always, include our favorite baddie, Relos Var.
Then starts the boring part.
Janel insists that for Kihrin to fully understand how they ended up here, he needs to know a huge chunk of her past. She takes turns narrating it with her friend, a priest named Qown, in a manner reminiscent of Kihrin and Talon's narration in the first book. The result, although easier to follow, is terribly slow and hard to get through.
Janel starts her story by going a few years back into the past. I thought we were done with being all confused by a brand new character narrating their history, but here we are. AGAIN. I almost felt like I was reading a completely different book. Let's read about completely new, one-dimensional characters and their tedious lives while waiting for something more exciting to happen, shall we? Something like this isn't a problem with the first book in a series, but I just couldn't get invested enough in those new side characters or figure out how they tied into the original story. I'll be honest - these chapters did not add much to the story and could have been easily shorter or more interesting. Instead of knowing what happens next with Kihrin, almost the entire book is about Janel's past.
Unfortunately, the only thing you must do is get through it (yes, I know I said the same thing last time - but bear with me!) Because things ramp up significantly after the 50% mark. After that, I was hooked... again. Janel is an interesting character when she moves past the local disputes in Jorat and into more powerful circles of kings, god-kings, god-queens, and witches and prophecies. We meet Darzin D'Mon again, and he remains just as psychopathic as ever. It is interesting to finally understand how Janel happens to end up in her current situation, but boy, does it take a while to get there.
“A prophecy.” I stared at him. “I don’t like prophecies.”
“They can be useful.”
Some of the most interesting parts of the plot were when the timeline finally catches up to the one in The Ruin of Kings - and we finally start seeing events that happened in the previous book from a different perspective. When she ends her story, we start to move again in real time. Unfortunately, the plot hops forward by only a few days, so don't get your hopes up.
The ending, though, more than makes up for it. Lyons is excellent at endings. The story ends with a certain degree of (literal) explosiveness that rivals even that of the previous book. For all the effort needed to drudge through the boring first half, the ending was fantastic - and I'm not complaining.

Characters

Janel

Janel Theranon, or the Count of Tolamer, is a fiery young woman. After briefly meeting her last book, we get to know her a lot better this time around. Janel is intelligent, resourceful, and determined. Jorat has a very different hierarchical structure than the one we're used to and she's clearly had some interesting experiences navigating it. She's soon embroiled in a dangerous game of manipulation and deceit, into a dance where Relos Var is pulling the strings (as usual). But you know what they say about the enemy of your enemy...

Kihrin

Kihrin is a secondary character for almost 80% of the book. For the most part, he is a listener to Janel's story, occasionally interjecting with his comments. However, he does play an important role in the story towards the end. His dynamics with Janel are interesting. I'm pretty excited to see how their relationship plays out next book, given his closeness to Teraeth.

Teraeth, Tyentso, Thurvishar, Therin, and Khaeriel

Don't expect to see most of these characters in this installment. This isn't Kihrin's story, and although he and Janel tend to know a lot of the same people, very few of them actually show up in this book. Which is a shame, since most of the side characters in Janel's story don't quite have the same charm. Nonetheless, now that everyone's on the same timeline, rest assured we'll see them in the next part.
“No nefarious tricks,” Thurvishar promised. “On occasion, I like talking to people whose primary interests don’t include new and interesting ways to conquer the world.”

Worldbuilding

A majority of this book is set in Jorat with its quite progressive culture. The Joratese have a lot of interesting ideas about power, identity, and sexuality. However - the dialogue just threw me off at times. They use extensive horse-based terminology to refer to people, and hardly a page goes by without someone being called a mare, stallion, colt, foal, or gelding. It was cool in the beginning, but having the same words repeated over and over was a bit much after a while.
In terms of exposition, this book makes a worthy successor. It clears up and reiterates quite a few points which assured me that I was following the book correctly. After that, it beautifully accomplishes the task of expanding on the lore of the world. A lot more things about the Eight, Relos Var, and S'arric are elaborated on, making it an engaging read. Plus, more dragons.
Demons run when gods take the field.

Writing Style

Unfortunately, the writing felt weaker this time. I wish that this and the previous book had found a way to combine in a way that switched between Kihrin's story and Janel's. A lot of things unclear in his story would have been explained in hers. Since we're stuck with the alternative, the starting is pretty hard to get through. Additionally, the footnotes are a pain. While Thurvishar's footnotes added extra exposition in The Ruin of Kings, the person who writes them this time is just... annoying.
Although the narrative structure is similar to the previous book, none of the narrations really gripped me the way Talon's or Kihrin's did. One advantage this time around is that the story is much easier to follow than its predecessor. While it does remain non-linear, the timelines in the past remain chronological and shift only in location. This makes it much more accessible and I didn't end up feeling so confused all the time.

In Conclusion

The Name of All Things has a slow start that explores the themes of family, power, and identity to build into an engaging climax. Although marred by a tedious and flat beginning, it soon picks up its pace. However, you'll need some patience and an open mind to get there. Unfortunately, while this does bring it a step down from its predecessor, it remains a strong novel with complex characters, magic systems, and political intrigue. Lyons’s book wove together a lot of threads into an immersive ending that hooked me. I, for one, knew I'll be starting the next part soon.
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2023.06.01 21:17 Temporary_Noise_4014 Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report

Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report
Predictmedix – a great way to surf the Artificial Intelligence wave.

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There is a saying attributed to Mark Twain that goes, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but if often rhymes.” This means circumstances might be different but similar events often recur. This is good because securities regulators demand that you make it clear that in the financial markets, “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.”
However, investment analysts continue to use rhymes and here’s one that could help you see sizeable investment returns from Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF). This is how the rhyme comes together:
A. The 1990s technology boom: The parallel I see is between the current Artificial Intelligence cycle and the dot-com stock market cycle of ≈1990 to ≈ 2002. As background, the 1990s either developed or laid the groundwork for changes that completely transformed the world we live in. Out of that time came many new technologies and related developments and each was highly disruptive. Here is a very brief list of some of those developments:
(1) Nokia was the first mass-produced cellphone offered in 1992 with the ability to send and receive phone calls as well as store data (e.g. phone numbers).
(2) The World Wide Web, a.k.a. the Web browser was proposed in 1990 and debuted in 1991. This was the start of the Internet, Websites, e-mails and a massive amount of information that would become available to everyone.
(3) With the explosion of data available, finding it became a challenge. Mosaic started as the first search engine in 1993 followed by Yahoo in 1994 and Google in 1998. Today, Google has risen to the top and become synonymous with an Internet search. Google it.
(4) Other important developments of that time included the growth in the capacity of microprocessors, Photoshop, texting, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, realistic videogames for a more adult market, collecting and using DNA, the start of e-tailing and more.
(5) Finally, we have the stock market. Cisco, Dell, Intel and Microsoft are sometimes referred to as the four horsemen of the 1990s tech boom. But we can’t ignore Apple and Google and there were many more that benefited. The smaller, new, Initial Public Offering companies came to the fore with incredibly high returns in the second half of the 1990s.
The chart to the right shows how stock markets performed during the 1990’s high-tech boom. A few things are worth noting:
(1) The Dot.Com stock market cycle lasted a long t time. Essentially, more than the decade of the 1990s. It’s length reflected the importance of the fundamental changes taking place.
(2) There was an important development regarding the stock market that has become part of the stock market legend. On December 5, 1996, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in a televised speech used the term “irrational exuberance” to describe a stock market that he thought was highly speculative and overvalued. His comment was intended as a warning from the Fed that the stock market, driven by the high-tech developments described above, was overvalued. His timing was five years early which is a lifetime in the stock market.
(3) The five years after Greenspan’s “irrational exuberance” statement was the most profitable for investors of the entire ten years plus of the stock market cycle.
As you sit reading this brief, imagine your life without a cell phone, the Internet, e-mail and text messages. How different would your life be without just these four products that emerged from the 1990s. A more relevant question might be how different would your life be if you had purchased shares in Apple or Cisco or Dell or Google or Microsoft back then?
B. The Artificial Intelligence Boom (AI): The term Artificial Intelligence was created in 1955. The idea was to have a machine that could take data, and find patterns that would enable it to make predictions and reach conclusions (make decisions). The Oxford Dictionary defines AI as “The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.”
It was Moore’s Law in 1975 that stated the capacity of semiconductors would continue to double every two years which enabled computers to be able to put into practice the AI Boom that is taking place today. Current forecasts say the AI industry will grow to $900 billion by 2026 and $15.7 trillion by 2030. AI growth in the 1920s could dwarf anything high-tech was able to accomplish in the 1990s.
(1) There is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom going on and many people don’t yet realize it is even happening. AI is used in:
i. Self-driving and parking cars. AI is used by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota and Volvo.
ii. Maps and navigation. Enter where you are and where you want to go by car and Google Maps, for example, will give you a choice of routes, the time optimal route taking into account construction and traffic.
iii. Facial detection or recognition. Facial detection identifies a human face or facial recognition that identifies a specific face that can be used for surveillance and security.
iv. Digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Now and Microsoft’s Cortana. When combined with search and recommendation AI, Alexa or Siri is able to learn your preferences and recommend things you are interested in.
v. Customer service chatbots that answer frequently asked questions, track orders or direct calls. Often people will be unaware they are dealing with a machine.
vi. Vehicle recognition use computer vision and deep learning to find a specific car on a surveillance video.
vii. Robot vacuums can scan a living area, look for and remember objects in the way, remember the best route for cleaning the area and decide how many times it should repeat cleaning a specific area.
It is estimated that by 2030, between 400 and 800 million jobs will be displaced by Artificial Intelligence and 375 million people will have to change to a totally different type of work. It is also forecast that it is not just lower-paying, blue-collar jobs that will be replaced by AI. Jobs such as accountants, lawyers, doctors, investment advisors and portfolio managers might all be substantially eliminated. AI will impact all industries and the rate of change will be exponential, that is, the rate of change will accelerate.
For example, what does a doctor do? In general, a doctor gathers new information, refers to a patient’s medical history, refers to a medical book or today’s Internet, makes a diagnosis and provides s treatment. This is also what a lawyer does. AI might reach the point where it can do it faster and better than a human..
AI does present threats to human existence. As AI is changing exponentially, it will happen faster than the technology boom of the 1990s. It took technology 20 years to produce the changes we discussed above. AI could produce equivalent changes in 10 or 15 years. For example, ChatGPT, an AI product went from zero to 100 million users within months making it the fastest-growing consumer software product in history. There will be others.
(2) The AI shift could drive economic change and a stock market cycle at least as significant as the last “dot.com” cycle. The “go-to” companies today for participation in AI are the likes of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL). These are very large companies. GOOGL has a market cap of $1.6 trillion, AMZN has a market cap of $1.2 trillion, META has a market cap of $$648 billion, MSFT has a market cap of $2.4 trillion, NCDA has a market cap of $963 billion and ORCL has a market cap of $282 billion.
(3) While these are excellent businesses, they are also amongst the world’s largest companies. In 2022, GOOGL, META and MSFT purchased 2 out of every 3 AI chips. In my opinion, it is almost unthinkable that GOOGL can be a ten-bagger from a base market cap of $1.6 trillion or AMZN from $1.2 trillion. But it is clear these stocks now have a major component of their value derived from involvement in Artificial Intelligence and it is not surprising that early adopters would choose a lower risk/lower return approach to gain exposure to an emerging Artificial Intelligence industry.
(4) The changes created by AI also carry some risks. The speed of change will be challenging to human beings. There are forecasts that say one in four workers globally will see their jobs disappear and one in eight workers will have to be retrained in a totally unrelated field. During the industrial revolution and the tech boom, there was always the promise of more and better jobs. With AI we may have reached the point where machines actually do replace workers.
(5) Cathie Wood is a well-known and widely followed money manager with a reputation for expertise in the Artificial Intelligence sector. Wood manages a range of portfolios including the ARK Innovation Exchange Traded Fund (ARKK) and since its founding in 2014, Bloomberg estimates NDVA has contributed 13% of the fund’s 112% total return only behind Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Invitae Corp and Tesla. That is all positive but Wood sold the ARKK holding in NVDA in January 2023 just before it rallied strongly adding some $560 billion to its market cap with $200 billion coming on one day after reporting earnings. Wood’s investors have basically missed the huge rally in the stock and the sector in 2023.
(6) But there is another phase I would look for and that is the participation of smaller, retail investors. Whether it was in the tech cycle I discussed above, the “meme” stocks or commodity exploration and development cycles in the past, the retail investor buys in before the bull market ends. Market pundits such as Citi global asset allocation and Vanda Research make the same observation: where is the retail investor?
We know the institutional investors have been getting in. So far in 2023 according to Bloomberg, the top 4% of stocks in the S&P 500 have contributed 94% of the index return and 8 of the top 20 include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet Class A, NVIDIA, Alphabet Class C, Tesla and Meta. In other words, the top 2% of the stocks in the S&P 500 contributed 94% of the return. Through mid-May, if the AI stocks are omitted, the S&P Index would be down -1.4% instead of up +8.3%. All of these stocks are AI leaders and each of them is an institutional stock. Yet, I believe the retail investor will come into the market and when they do, it is stocks like PMED for which they have always had an appetite.
C. I think investors will get more bang for their buck by investing in a small company like Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) with a total commitment to AI. From a base market cap of $16.6 million and, as I have pointed out in recent reports, many different business verticals to get them higher, I see PMED as a unique opportunity for aggressive growth investors. It is hard to imagine any decade having more of an impact on the ensuring socio-economic decades than the 1990s. Imagine your activities today without your cellphone, Internet, email and texting.
I expect the cycle driven by AI to be a long one, similar to the dot-com cycle that lasted longer than the decade of the 1990s. To the right is a chart published by Luke Lango’s Hypergrowth Investing. It shows the stock market in the 1990s and overlays current results. The parallels Lango sees include:
• Federal Reserve’s tight money policy slowed economic growth in 1990 as it is doing currently.
• In 1990, the markets were down around 20% and in 2022 stocks dropped around 25%.
• In late 1990, the Fed started reducing interest rates and the markets rebounded.
• In late 2022, the Fed has turned less hawkish and into 2023 has slowed the pace of interest rate increases. The markets have been recovering.
• In the early 1990’s, the dot-com stock market rally began and the market would advance generally higher for the rest of the decade and into the new millennium.
• Today, it is Artificial Intelligence that is pushing stocks higher and given my expectations for AI, it could stock prices higher until at least 2030.
Conclusion: I believe Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is exceptionally well positioned to participate in the upcoming boom in Artificial Intelligence. There are many different ways to describe market cycles that evolve around such drivers. Here is mine:
  1. Accumulation: the earliest buyers tend to be larger institutions that gain the information necessary to be early adopter. I have given several statistics to show this has been happening.
  2. Retail Participation/Speculation: as the story gains acceptance, less experienced investors enter the market and prices begin to rise more quickly. After two to three years of combined buying by large and small investors, it is possible to identify speculative activities such as very rapid increases in a stock price or underwritings of companies based on questionable valuations. This is the next phase I see ahead for the current AI cycle.
  3. Distribution/Sale: At some point, toward the end of the Retail Participation/Speculation phase, some investors will begin to sell. It is popular to believe that institutional investors or “smart money” sell at this stage. During the many years, I have spent in the investment business, this is not true. Institutions can hold on to their AI stocks for far too long and end up seeing their portfolios incinerated. This is still many years away. The challenge today with a stock like PMED is not getting out; it is getting in.
  4. Bear Market: eventually there will be a broad sell-off of AI stocks. Some institutions will sell without regard for their impact on the market. Margin buyers will get margin calls and may be forced to sell again without regard to price. At this time, over half of the AI companies trading at that time will simply disappear. Some will be successful but remain smaller. Some will merge with another AI company. Some will be acquired. Very few will survive and become leaders in the industries. They will become the Alphabets, Amazons, Metas, Microsofts, Nvidias, and Oracles of the 2040s and 2050s.
I started out with the quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” So I don’t think the AI cycle of the 2020s will be the same as the high-tech cycle of the 1990s but I think it will be similar. If you agree, Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is a stock to buy for your portfolio.
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2023.06.01 21:16 Temporary_Noise_4014 Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report

Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report
Predictmedix – a great way to surf the Artificial Intelligence wave.

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There is a saying attributed to Mark Twain that goes, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but if often rhymes.” This means circumstances might be different but similar events often recur. This is good because securities regulators demand that you make it clear that in the financial markets, “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.”
However, investment analysts continue to use rhymes and here’s one that could help you see sizeable investment returns from Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF). This is how the rhyme comes together:
A. The 1990s technology boom: The parallel I see is between the current Artificial Intelligence cycle and the dot-com stock market cycle of ≈1990 to ≈ 2002. As background, the 1990s either developed or laid the groundwork for changes that completely transformed the world we live in. Out of that time came many new technologies and related developments and each was highly disruptive. Here is a very brief list of some of those developments:
(1) Nokia was the first mass-produced cellphone offered in 1992 with the ability to send and receive phone calls as well as store data (e.g. phone numbers).
(2) The World Wide Web, a.k.a. the Web browser was proposed in 1990 and debuted in 1991. This was the start of the Internet, Websites, e-mails and a massive amount of information that would become available to everyone.
(3) With the explosion of data available, finding it became a challenge. Mosaic started as the first search engine in 1993 followed by Yahoo in 1994 and Google in 1998. Today, Google has risen to the top and become synonymous with an Internet search. Google it.
(4) Other important developments of that time included the growth in the capacity of microprocessors, Photoshop, texting, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, realistic videogames for a more adult market, collecting and using DNA, the start of e-tailing and more.
(5) Finally, we have the stock market. Cisco, Dell, Intel and Microsoft are sometimes referred to as the four horsemen of the 1990s tech boom. But we can’t ignore Apple and Google and there were many more that benefited. The smaller, new, Initial Public Offering companies came to the fore with incredibly high returns in the second half of the 1990s.
The chart to the right shows how stock markets performed during the 1990’s high-tech boom. A few things are worth noting:
(1) The Dot.Com stock market cycle lasted a long t time. Essentially, more than the decade of the 1990s. It’s length reflected the importance of the fundamental changes taking place.
(2) There was an important development regarding the stock market that has become part of the stock market legend. On December 5, 1996, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in a televised speech used the term “irrational exuberance” to describe a stock market that he thought was highly speculative and overvalued. His comment was intended as a warning from the Fed that the stock market, driven by the high-tech developments described above, was overvalued. His timing was five years early which is a lifetime in the stock market.
(3) The five years after Greenspan’s “irrational exuberance” statement was the most profitable for investors of the entire ten years plus of the stock market cycle.
As you sit reading this brief, imagine your life without a cell phone, the Internet, e-mail and text messages. How different would your life be without just these four products that emerged from the 1990s. A more relevant question might be how different would your life be if you had purchased shares in Apple or Cisco or Dell or Google or Microsoft back then?
B. The Artificial Intelligence Boom (AI): The term Artificial Intelligence was created in 1955. The idea was to have a machine that could take data, and find patterns that would enable it to make predictions and reach conclusions (make decisions). The Oxford Dictionary defines AI as “The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.”
It was Moore’s Law in 1975 that stated the capacity of semiconductors would continue to double every two years which enabled computers to be able to put into practice the AI Boom that is taking place today. Current forecasts say the AI industry will grow to $900 billion by 2026 and $15.7 trillion by 2030. AI growth in the 1920s could dwarf anything high-tech was able to accomplish in the 1990s.
(1) There is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom going on and many people don’t yet realize it is even happening. AI is used in:
i. Self-driving and parking cars. AI is used by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota and Volvo.
ii. Maps and navigation. Enter where you are and where you want to go by car and Google Maps, for example, will give you a choice of routes, the time optimal route taking into account construction and traffic.
iii. Facial detection or recognition. Facial detection identifies a human face or facial recognition that identifies a specific face that can be used for surveillance and security.
iv. Digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Now and Microsoft’s Cortana. When combined with search and recommendation AI, Alexa or Siri is able to learn your preferences and recommend things you are interested in.
v. Customer service chatbots that answer frequently asked questions, track orders or direct calls. Often people will be unaware they are dealing with a machine.
vi. Vehicle recognition use computer vision and deep learning to find a specific car on a surveillance video.
vii. Robot vacuums can scan a living area, look for and remember objects in the way, remember the best route for cleaning the area and decide how many times it should repeat cleaning a specific area.
It is estimated that by 2030, between 400 and 800 million jobs will be displaced by Artificial Intelligence and 375 million people will have to change to a totally different type of work. It is also forecast that it is not just lower-paying, blue-collar jobs that will be replaced by AI. Jobs such as accountants, lawyers, doctors, investment advisors and portfolio managers might all be substantially eliminated. AI will impact all industries and the rate of change will be exponential, that is, the rate of change will accelerate.
For example, what does a doctor do? In general, a doctor gathers new information, refers to a patient’s medical history, refers to a medical book or today’s Internet, makes a diagnosis and provides s treatment. This is also what a lawyer does. AI might reach the point where it can do it faster and better than a human..
AI does present threats to human existence. As AI is changing exponentially, it will happen faster than the technology boom of the 1990s. It took technology 20 years to produce the changes we discussed above. AI could produce equivalent changes in 10 or 15 years. For example, ChatGPT, an AI product went from zero to 100 million users within months making it the fastest-growing consumer software product in history. There will be others.
(2) The AI shift could drive economic change and a stock market cycle at least as significant as the last “dot.com” cycle. The “go-to” companies today for participation in AI are the likes of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL). These are very large companies. GOOGL has a market cap of $1.6 trillion, AMZN has a market cap of $1.2 trillion, META has a market cap of $$648 billion, MSFT has a market cap of $2.4 trillion, NCDA has a market cap of $963 billion and ORCL has a market cap of $282 billion.
(3) While these are excellent businesses, they are also amongst the world’s largest companies. In 2022, GOOGL, META and MSFT purchased 2 out of every 3 AI chips. In my opinion, it is almost unthinkable that GOOGL can be a ten-bagger from a base market cap of $1.6 trillion or AMZN from $1.2 trillion. But it is clear these stocks now have a major component of their value derived from involvement in Artificial Intelligence and it is not surprising that early adopters would choose a lower risk/lower return approach to gain exposure to an emerging Artificial Intelligence industry.
(4) The changes created by AI also carry some risks. The speed of change will be challenging to human beings. There are forecasts that say one in four workers globally will see their jobs disappear and one in eight workers will have to be retrained in a totally unrelated field. During the industrial revolution and the tech boom, there was always the promise of more and better jobs. With AI we may have reached the point where machines actually do replace workers.
(5) Cathie Wood is a well-known and widely followed money manager with a reputation for expertise in the Artificial Intelligence sector. Wood manages a range of portfolios including the ARK Innovation Exchange Traded Fund (ARKK) and since its founding in 2014, Bloomberg estimates NDVA has contributed 13% of the fund’s 112% total return only behind Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Invitae Corp and Tesla. That is all positive but Wood sold the ARKK holding in NVDA in January 2023 just before it rallied strongly adding some $560 billion to its market cap with $200 billion coming on one day after reporting earnings. Wood’s investors have basically missed the huge rally in the stock and the sector in 2023.
(6) But there is another phase I would look for and that is the participation of smaller, retail investors. Whether it was in the tech cycle I discussed above, the “meme” stocks or commodity exploration and development cycles in the past, the retail investor buys in before the bull market ends. Market pundits such as Citi global asset allocation and Vanda Research make the same observation: where is the retail investor?
We know the institutional investors have been getting in. So far in 2023 according to Bloomberg, the top 4% of stocks in the S&P 500 have contributed 94% of the index return and 8 of the top 20 include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet Class A, NVIDIA, Alphabet Class C, Tesla and Meta. In other words, the top 2% of the stocks in the S&P 500 contributed 94% of the return. Through mid-May, if the AI stocks are omitted, the S&P Index would be down -1.4% instead of up +8.3%. All of these stocks are AI leaders and each of them is an institutional stock. Yet, I believe the retail investor will come into the market and when they do, it is stocks like PMED for which they have always had an appetite.
C. I think investors will get more bang for their buck by investing in a small company like Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) with a total commitment to AI. From a base market cap of $16.6 million and, as I have pointed out in recent reports, many different business verticals to get them higher, I see PMED as a unique opportunity for aggressive growth investors. It is hard to imagine any decade having more of an impact on the ensuring socio-economic decades than the 1990s. Imagine your activities today without your cellphone, Internet, email and texting.
I expect the cycle driven by AI to be a long one, similar to the dot-com cycle that lasted longer than the decade of the 1990s. To the right is a chart published by Luke Lango’s Hypergrowth Investing. It shows the stock market in the 1990s and overlays current results. The parallels Lango sees include:
• Federal Reserve’s tight money policy slowed economic growth in 1990 as it is doing currently.
• In 1990, the markets were down around 20% and in 2022 stocks dropped around 25%.
• In late 1990, the Fed started reducing interest rates and the markets rebounded.
• In late 2022, the Fed has turned less hawkish and into 2023 has slowed the pace of interest rate increases. The markets have been recovering.
• In the early 1990’s, the dot-com stock market rally began and the market would advance generally higher for the rest of the decade and into the new millennium.
• Today, it is Artificial Intelligence that is pushing stocks higher and given my expectations for AI, it could stock prices higher until at least 2030.
Conclusion: I believe Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is exceptionally well positioned to participate in the upcoming boom in Artificial Intelligence. There are many different ways to describe market cycles that evolve around such drivers. Here is mine:
  1. Accumulation: the earliest buyers tend to be larger institutions that gain the information necessary to be early adopter. I have given several statistics to show this has been happening.
  2. Retail Participation/Speculation: as the story gains acceptance, less experienced investors enter the market and prices begin to rise more quickly. After two to three years of combined buying by large and small investors, it is possible to identify speculative activities such as very rapid increases in a stock price or underwritings of companies based on questionable valuations. This is the next phase I see ahead for the current AI cycle.
  3. Distribution/Sale: At some point, toward the end of the Retail Participation/Speculation phase, some investors will begin to sell. It is popular to believe that institutional investors or “smart money” sell at this stage. During the many years, I have spent in the investment business, this is not true. Institutions can hold on to their AI stocks for far too long and end up seeing their portfolios incinerated. This is still many years away. The challenge today with a stock like PMED is not getting out; it is getting in.
  4. Bear Market: eventually there will be a broad sell-off of AI stocks. Some institutions will sell without regard for their impact on the market. Margin buyers will get margin calls and may be forced to sell again without regard to price. At this time, over half of the AI companies trading at that time will simply disappear. Some will be successful but remain smaller. Some will merge with another AI company. Some will be acquired. Very few will survive and become leaders in the industries. They will become the Alphabets, Amazons, Metas, Microsofts, Nvidias, and Oracles of the 2040s and 2050s.
I started out with the quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” So I don’t think the AI cycle of the 2020s will be the same as the high-tech cycle of the 1990s but I think it will be similar. If you agree, Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is a stock to buy for your portfolio.
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2023.06.01 21:16 Temporary_Noise_4014 Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report

Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report
Predictmedix – a great way to surf the Artificial Intelligence wave.

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There is a saying attributed to Mark Twain that goes, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but if often rhymes.” This means circumstances might be different but similar events often recur. This is good because securities regulators demand that you make it clear that in the financial markets, “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.”
However, investment analysts continue to use rhymes and here’s one that could help you see sizeable investment returns from Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF). This is how the rhyme comes together:
A. The 1990s technology boom: The parallel I see is between the current Artificial Intelligence cycle and the dot-com stock market cycle of ≈1990 to ≈ 2002. As background, the 1990s either developed or laid the groundwork for changes that completely transformed the world we live in. Out of that time came many new technologies and related developments and each was highly disruptive. Here is a very brief list of some of those developments:
(1) Nokia was the first mass-produced cellphone offered in 1992 with the ability to send and receive phone calls as well as store data (e.g. phone numbers).
(2) The World Wide Web, a.k.a. the Web browser was proposed in 1990 and debuted in 1991. This was the start of the Internet, Websites, e-mails and a massive amount of information that would become available to everyone.
(3) With the explosion of data available, finding it became a challenge. Mosaic started as the first search engine in 1993 followed by Yahoo in 1994 and Google in 1998. Today, Google has risen to the top and become synonymous with an Internet search. Google it.
(4) Other important developments of that time included the growth in the capacity of microprocessors, Photoshop, texting, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, realistic videogames for a more adult market, collecting and using DNA, the start of e-tailing and more.
(5) Finally, we have the stock market. Cisco, Dell, Intel and Microsoft are sometimes referred to as the four horsemen of the 1990s tech boom. But we can’t ignore Apple and Google and there were many more that benefited. The smaller, new, Initial Public Offering companies came to the fore with incredibly high returns in the second half of the 1990s.
The chart to the right shows how stock markets performed during the 1990’s high-tech boom. A few things are worth noting:
(1) The Dot.Com stock market cycle lasted a long t time. Essentially, more than the decade of the 1990s. It’s length reflected the importance of the fundamental changes taking place.
(2) There was an important development regarding the stock market that has become part of the stock market legend. On December 5, 1996, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in a televised speech used the term “irrational exuberance” to describe a stock market that he thought was highly speculative and overvalued. His comment was intended as a warning from the Fed that the stock market, driven by the high-tech developments described above, was overvalued. His timing was five years early which is a lifetime in the stock market.
(3) The five years after Greenspan’s “irrational exuberance” statement was the most profitable for investors of the entire ten years plus of the stock market cycle.
As you sit reading this brief, imagine your life without a cell phone, the Internet, e-mail and text messages. How different would your life be without just these four products that emerged from the 1990s. A more relevant question might be how different would your life be if you had purchased shares in Apple or Cisco or Dell or Google or Microsoft back then?
B. The Artificial Intelligence Boom (AI): The term Artificial Intelligence was created in 1955. The idea was to have a machine that could take data, and find patterns that would enable it to make predictions and reach conclusions (make decisions). The Oxford Dictionary defines AI as “The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.”
It was Moore’s Law in 1975 that stated the capacity of semiconductors would continue to double every two years which enabled computers to be able to put into practice the AI Boom that is taking place today. Current forecasts say the AI industry will grow to $900 billion by 2026 and $15.7 trillion by 2030. AI growth in the 1920s could dwarf anything high-tech was able to accomplish in the 1990s.
(1) There is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom going on and many people don’t yet realize it is even happening. AI is used in:
i. Self-driving and parking cars. AI is used by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota and Volvo.
ii. Maps and navigation. Enter where you are and where you want to go by car and Google Maps, for example, will give you a choice of routes, the time optimal route taking into account construction and traffic.
iii. Facial detection or recognition. Facial detection identifies a human face or facial recognition that identifies a specific face that can be used for surveillance and security.
iv. Digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Now and Microsoft’s Cortana. When combined with search and recommendation AI, Alexa or Siri is able to learn your preferences and recommend things you are interested in.
v. Customer service chatbots that answer frequently asked questions, track orders or direct calls. Often people will be unaware they are dealing with a machine.
vi. Vehicle recognition use computer vision and deep learning to find a specific car on a surveillance video.
vii. Robot vacuums can scan a living area, look for and remember objects in the way, remember the best route for cleaning the area and decide how many times it should repeat cleaning a specific area.
It is estimated that by 2030, between 400 and 800 million jobs will be displaced by Artificial Intelligence and 375 million people will have to change to a totally different type of work. It is also forecast that it is not just lower-paying, blue-collar jobs that will be replaced by AI. Jobs such as accountants, lawyers, doctors, investment advisors and portfolio managers might all be substantially eliminated. AI will impact all industries and the rate of change will be exponential, that is, the rate of change will accelerate.
For example, what does a doctor do? In general, a doctor gathers new information, refers to a patient’s medical history, refers to a medical book or today’s Internet, makes a diagnosis and provides s treatment. This is also what a lawyer does. AI might reach the point where it can do it faster and better than a human..
AI does present threats to human existence. As AI is changing exponentially, it will happen faster than the technology boom of the 1990s. It took technology 20 years to produce the changes we discussed above. AI could produce equivalent changes in 10 or 15 years. For example, ChatGPT, an AI product went from zero to 100 million users within months making it the fastest-growing consumer software product in history. There will be others.
(2) The AI shift could drive economic change and a stock market cycle at least as significant as the last “dot.com” cycle. The “go-to” companies today for participation in AI are the likes of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL). These are very large companies. GOOGL has a market cap of $1.6 trillion, AMZN has a market cap of $1.2 trillion, META has a market cap of $$648 billion, MSFT has a market cap of $2.4 trillion, NCDA has a market cap of $963 billion and ORCL has a market cap of $282 billion.
(3) While these are excellent businesses, they are also amongst the world’s largest companies. In 2022, GOOGL, META and MSFT purchased 2 out of every 3 AI chips. In my opinion, it is almost unthinkable that GOOGL can be a ten-bagger from a base market cap of $1.6 trillion or AMZN from $1.2 trillion. But it is clear these stocks now have a major component of their value derived from involvement in Artificial Intelligence and it is not surprising that early adopters would choose a lower risk/lower return approach to gain exposure to an emerging Artificial Intelligence industry.
(4) The changes created by AI also carry some risks. The speed of change will be challenging to human beings. There are forecasts that say one in four workers globally will see their jobs disappear and one in eight workers will have to be retrained in a totally unrelated field. During the industrial revolution and the tech boom, there was always the promise of more and better jobs. With AI we may have reached the point where machines actually do replace workers.
(5) Cathie Wood is a well-known and widely followed money manager with a reputation for expertise in the Artificial Intelligence sector. Wood manages a range of portfolios including the ARK Innovation Exchange Traded Fund (ARKK) and since its founding in 2014, Bloomberg estimates NDVA has contributed 13% of the fund’s 112% total return only behind Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Invitae Corp and Tesla. That is all positive but Wood sold the ARKK holding in NVDA in January 2023 just before it rallied strongly adding some $560 billion to its market cap with $200 billion coming on one day after reporting earnings. Wood’s investors have basically missed the huge rally in the stock and the sector in 2023.
(6) But there is another phase I would look for and that is the participation of smaller, retail investors. Whether it was in the tech cycle I discussed above, the “meme” stocks or commodity exploration and development cycles in the past, the retail investor buys in before the bull market ends. Market pundits such as Citi global asset allocation and Vanda Research make the same observation: where is the retail investor?
We know the institutional investors have been getting in. So far in 2023 according to Bloomberg, the top 4% of stocks in the S&P 500 have contributed 94% of the index return and 8 of the top 20 include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet Class A, NVIDIA, Alphabet Class C, Tesla and Meta. In other words, the top 2% of the stocks in the S&P 500 contributed 94% of the return. Through mid-May, if the AI stocks are omitted, the S&P Index would be down -1.4% instead of up +8.3%. All of these stocks are AI leaders and each of them is an institutional stock. Yet, I believe the retail investor will come into the market and when they do, it is stocks like PMED for which they have always had an appetite.
C. I think investors will get more bang for their buck by investing in a small company like Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) with a total commitment to AI. From a base market cap of $16.6 million and, as I have pointed out in recent reports, many different business verticals to get them higher, I see PMED as a unique opportunity for aggressive growth investors. It is hard to imagine any decade having more of an impact on the ensuring socio-economic decades than the 1990s. Imagine your activities today without your cellphone, Internet, email and texting.
I expect the cycle driven by AI to be a long one, similar to the dot-com cycle that lasted longer than the decade of the 1990s. To the right is a chart published by Luke Lango’s Hypergrowth Investing. It shows the stock market in the 1990s and overlays current results. The parallels Lango sees include:
• Federal Reserve’s tight money policy slowed economic growth in 1990 as it is doing currently.
• In 1990, the markets were down around 20% and in 2022 stocks dropped around 25%.
• In late 1990, the Fed started reducing interest rates and the markets rebounded.
• In late 2022, the Fed has turned less hawkish and into 2023 has slowed the pace of interest rate increases. The markets have been recovering.
• In the early 1990’s, the dot-com stock market rally began and the market would advance generally higher for the rest of the decade and into the new millennium.
• Today, it is Artificial Intelligence that is pushing stocks higher and given my expectations for AI, it could stock prices higher until at least 2030.
Conclusion: I believe Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is exceptionally well positioned to participate in the upcoming boom in Artificial Intelligence. There are many different ways to describe market cycles that evolve around such drivers. Here is mine:
  1. Accumulation: the earliest buyers tend to be larger institutions that gain the information necessary to be early adopter. I have given several statistics to show this has been happening.
  2. Retail Participation/Speculation: as the story gains acceptance, less experienced investors enter the market and prices begin to rise more quickly. After two to three years of combined buying by large and small investors, it is possible to identify speculative activities such as very rapid increases in a stock price or underwritings of companies based on questionable valuations. This is the next phase I see ahead for the current AI cycle.
  3. Distribution/Sale: At some point, toward the end of the Retail Participation/Speculation phase, some investors will begin to sell. It is popular to believe that institutional investors or “smart money” sell at this stage. During the many years, I have spent in the investment business, this is not true. Institutions can hold on to their AI stocks for far too long and end up seeing their portfolios incinerated. This is still many years away. The challenge today with a stock like PMED is not getting out; it is getting in.
  4. Bear Market: eventually there will be a broad sell-off of AI stocks. Some institutions will sell without regard for their impact on the market. Margin buyers will get margin calls and may be forced to sell again without regard to price. At this time, over half of the AI companies trading at that time will simply disappear. Some will be successful but remain smaller. Some will merge with another AI company. Some will be acquired. Very few will survive and become leaders in the industries. They will become the Alphabets, Amazons, Metas, Microsofts, Nvidias, and Oracles of the 2040s and 2050s.
I started out with the quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” So I don’t think the AI cycle of the 2020s will be the same as the high-tech cycle of the 1990s but I think it will be similar. If you agree, Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is a stock to buy for your portfolio.
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2023.06.01 21:14 Temporary_Noise_4014 Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report

Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) Special Report
Predictmedix – a great way to surf the Artificial Intelligence wave.

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There is a saying attributed to Mark Twain that goes, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but if often rhymes.” This means circumstances might be different but similar events often recur. This is good because securities regulators demand that you make it clear that in the financial markets, “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.”
However, investment analysts continue to use rhymes and here’s one that could help you see sizeable investment returns from Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF). This is how the rhyme comes together:
A. The 1990s technology boom: The parallel I see is between the current Artificial Intelligence cycle and the dot-com stock market cycle of ≈1990 to ≈ 2002. As background, the 1990s either developed or laid the groundwork for changes that completely transformed the world we live in. Out of that time came many new technologies and related developments and each was highly disruptive. Here is a very brief list of some of those developments:
(1) Nokia was the first mass-produced cellphone offered in 1992 with the ability to send and receive phone calls as well as store data (e.g. phone numbers).
(2) The World Wide Web, a.k.a. the Web browser was proposed in 1990 and debuted in 1991. This was the start of the Internet, Websites, e-mails and a massive amount of information that would become available to everyone.
(3) With the explosion of data available, finding it became a challenge. Mosaic started as the first search engine in 1993 followed by Yahoo in 1994 and Google in 1998. Today, Google has risen to the top and become synonymous with an Internet search. Google it.
(4) Other important developments of that time included the growth in the capacity of microprocessors, Photoshop, texting, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, realistic videogames for a more adult market, collecting and using DNA, the start of e-tailing and more.
(5) Finally, we have the stock market. Cisco, Dell, Intel and Microsoft are sometimes referred to as the four horsemen of the 1990s tech boom. But we can’t ignore Apple and Google and there were many more that benefited. The smaller, new, Initial Public Offering companies came to the fore with incredibly high returns in the second half of the 1990s.
The chart to the right shows how stock markets performed during the 1990’s high-tech boom. A few things are worth noting:
(1) The Dot.Com stock market cycle lasted a long t time. Essentially, more than the decade of the 1990s. It’s length reflected the importance of the fundamental changes taking place.
(2) There was an important development regarding the stock market that has become part of the stock market legend. On December 5, 1996, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in a televised speech used the term “irrational exuberance” to describe a stock market that he thought was highly speculative and overvalued. His comment was intended as a warning from the Fed that the stock market, driven by the high-tech developments described above, was overvalued. His timing was five years early which is a lifetime in the stock market.
(3) The five years after Greenspan’s “irrational exuberance” statement was the most profitable for investors of the entire ten years plus of the stock market cycle.
As you sit reading this brief, imagine your life without a cell phone, the Internet, e-mail and text messages. How different would your life be without just these four products that emerged from the 1990s. A more relevant question might be how different would your life be if you had purchased shares in Apple or Cisco or Dell or Google or Microsoft back then?
B. The Artificial Intelligence Boom (AI): The term Artificial Intelligence was created in 1955. The idea was to have a machine that could take data, and find patterns that would enable it to make predictions and reach conclusions (make decisions). The Oxford Dictionary defines AI as “The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.”
It was Moore’s Law in 1975 that stated the capacity of semiconductors would continue to double every two years which enabled computers to be able to put into practice the AI Boom that is taking place today. Current forecasts say the AI industry will grow to $900 billion by 2026 and $15.7 trillion by 2030. AI growth in the 1920s could dwarf anything high-tech was able to accomplish in the 1990s.
(1) There is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom going on and many people don’t yet realize it is even happening. AI is used in:
i. Self-driving and parking cars. AI is used by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota and Volvo.
ii. Maps and navigation. Enter where you are and where you want to go by car and Google Maps, for example, will give you a choice of routes, the time optimal route taking into account construction and traffic.
iii. Facial detection or recognition. Facial detection identifies a human face or facial recognition that identifies a specific face that can be used for surveillance and security.
iv. Digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Now and Microsoft’s Cortana. When combined with search and recommendation AI, Alexa or Siri is able to learn your preferences and recommend things you are interested in.
v. Customer service chatbots that answer frequently asked questions, track orders or direct calls. Often people will be unaware they are dealing with a machine.
vi. Vehicle recognition use computer vision and deep learning to find a specific car on a surveillance video.
vii. Robot vacuums can scan a living area, look for and remember objects in the way, remember the best route for cleaning the area and decide how many times it should repeat cleaning a specific area.
It is estimated that by 2030, between 400 and 800 million jobs will be displaced by Artificial Intelligence and 375 million people will have to change to a totally different type of work. It is also forecast that it is not just lower-paying, blue-collar jobs that will be replaced by AI. Jobs such as accountants, lawyers, doctors, investment advisors and portfolio managers might all be substantially eliminated. AI will impact all industries and the rate of change will be exponential, that is, the rate of change will accelerate.
For example, what does a doctor do? In general, a doctor gathers new information, refers to a patient’s medical history, refers to a medical book or today’s Internet, makes a diagnosis and provides s treatment. This is also what a lawyer does. AI might reach the point where it can do it faster and better than a human..
AI does present threats to human existence. As AI is changing exponentially, it will happen faster than the technology boom of the 1990s. It took technology 20 years to produce the changes we discussed above. AI could produce equivalent changes in 10 or 15 years. For example, ChatGPT, an AI product went from zero to 100 million users within months making it the fastest-growing consumer software product in history. There will be others.
(2) The AI shift could drive economic change and a stock market cycle at least as significant as the last “dot.com” cycle. The “go-to” companies today for participation in AI are the likes of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL). These are very large companies. GOOGL has a market cap of $1.6 trillion, AMZN has a market cap of $1.2 trillion, META has a market cap of $$648 billion, MSFT has a market cap of $2.4 trillion, NCDA has a market cap of $963 billion and ORCL has a market cap of $282 billion.
(3) While these are excellent businesses, they are also amongst the world’s largest companies. In 2022, GOOGL, META and MSFT purchased 2 out of every 3 AI chips. In my opinion, it is almost unthinkable that GOOGL can be a ten-bagger from a base market cap of $1.6 trillion or AMZN from $1.2 trillion. But it is clear these stocks now have a major component of their value derived from involvement in Artificial Intelligence and it is not surprising that early adopters would choose a lower risk/lower return approach to gain exposure to an emerging Artificial Intelligence industry.
(4) The changes created by AI also carry some risks. The speed of change will be challenging to human beings. There are forecasts that say one in four workers globally will see their jobs disappear and one in eight workers will have to be retrained in a totally unrelated field. During the industrial revolution and the tech boom, there was always the promise of more and better jobs. With AI we may have reached the point where machines actually do replace workers.
(5) Cathie Wood is a well-known and widely followed money manager with a reputation for expertise in the Artificial Intelligence sector. Wood manages a range of portfolios including the ARK Innovation Exchange Traded Fund (ARKK) and since its founding in 2014, Bloomberg estimates NDVA has contributed 13% of the fund’s 112% total return only behind Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Invitae Corp and Tesla. That is all positive but Wood sold the ARKK holding in NVDA in January 2023 just before it rallied strongly adding some $560 billion to its market cap with $200 billion coming on one day after reporting earnings. Wood’s investors have basically missed the huge rally in the stock and the sector in 2023.
(6) But there is another phase I would look for and that is the participation of smaller, retail investors. Whether it was in the tech cycle I discussed above, the “meme” stocks or commodity exploration and development cycles in the past, the retail investor buys in before the bull market ends. Market pundits such as Citi global asset allocation and Vanda Research make the same observation: where is the retail investor?
We know the institutional investors have been getting in. So far in 2023 according to Bloomberg, the top 4% of stocks in the S&P 500 have contributed 94% of the index return and 8 of the top 20 include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet Class A, NVIDIA, Alphabet Class C, Tesla and Meta. In other words, the top 2% of the stocks in the S&P 500 contributed 94% of the return. Through mid-May, if the AI stocks are omitted, the S&P Index would be down -1.4% instead of up +8.3%. All of these stocks are AI leaders and each of them is an institutional stock. Yet, I believe the retail investor will come into the market and when they do, it is stocks like PMED for which they have always had an appetite.
C. I think investors will get more bang for their buck by investing in a small company like Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) with a total commitment to AI. From a base market cap of $16.6 million and, as I have pointed out in recent reports, many different business verticals to get them higher, I see PMED as a unique opportunity for aggressive growth investors. It is hard to imagine any decade having more of an impact on the ensuring socio-economic decades than the 1990s. Imagine your activities today without your cellphone, Internet, email and texting.
I expect the cycle driven by AI to be a long one, similar to the dot-com cycle that lasted longer than the decade of the 1990s. To the right is a chart published by Luke Lango’s Hypergrowth Investing. It shows the stock market in the 1990s and overlays current results. The parallels Lango sees include:
• Federal Reserve’s tight money policy slowed economic growth in 1990 as it is doing currently.
• In 1990, the markets were down around 20% and in 2022 stocks dropped around 25%.
• In late 1990, the Fed started reducing interest rates and the markets rebounded.
• In late 2022, the Fed has turned less hawkish and into 2023 has slowed the pace of interest rate increases. The markets have been recovering.
• In the early 1990’s, the dot-com stock market rally began and the market would advance generally higher for the rest of the decade and into the new millennium.
• Today, it is Artificial Intelligence that is pushing stocks higher and given my expectations for AI, it could stock prices higher until at least 2030.
Conclusion: I believe Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is exceptionally well positioned to participate in the upcoming boom in Artificial Intelligence. There are many different ways to describe market cycles that evolve around such drivers. Here is mine:
  1. Accumulation: the earliest buyers tend to be larger institutions that gain the information necessary to be early adopter. I have given several statistics to show this has been happening.
  2. Retail Participation/Speculation: as the story gains acceptance, less experienced investors enter the market and prices begin to rise more quickly. After two to three years of combined buying by large and small investors, it is possible to identify speculative activities such as very rapid increases in a stock price or underwritings of companies based on questionable valuations. This is the next phase I see ahead for the current AI cycle.
  3. Distribution/Sale: At some point, toward the end of the Retail Participation/Speculation phase, some investors will begin to sell. It is popular to believe that institutional investors or “smart money” sell at this stage. During the many years, I have spent in the investment business, this is not true. Institutions can hold on to their AI stocks for far too long and end up seeing their portfolios incinerated. This is still many years away. The challenge today with a stock like PMED is not getting out; it is getting in.
  4. Bear Market: eventually there will be a broad sell-off of AI stocks. Some institutions will sell without regard for their impact on the market. Margin buyers will get margin calls and may be forced to sell again without regard to price. At this time, over half of the AI companies trading at that time will simply disappear. Some will be successful but remain smaller. Some will merge with another AI company. Some will be acquired. Very few will survive and become leaders in the industries. They will become the Alphabets, Amazons, Metas, Microsofts, Nvidias, and Oracles of the 2040s and 2050s.
I started out with the quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” So I don’t think the AI cycle of the 2020s will be the same as the high-tech cycle of the 1990s but I think it will be similar. If you agree, Predictmedix Inc. (CSE: PMED, OTCQB: PMEDF) is a stock to buy for your portfolio.
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