i am currently in my first year of university/ college. I live with my mum and sister. My mum unfortunately is a single parent meaning one income. In Australia currently inflation keeps going higher causing more stress in our household in regards to bills and rent. Additionally, with Australia’s rental crisis. One income isn’t a good look on applications. I get paid by the government fortnightly $400. Which isn’t a lot in my opinion. However, as i’m in university i begin to see the benefits of having a job. Due to inflation at the moment, is the 3 year sacrifice worth the stress of the household? i feel like i should be helping and feel guilty for not doing anything. Differing is on the table as i can always return, but so many people have told if i were to do that, i’d end up not returning. I would take up a part time job but it would double my duration and would probably hinder my performance. I don’t know if i’m going over my head. I just want to help my family and, maybe i don’t know the benefits of my degree when i finish in 3 years. The degree is in business.
Just some general advice
Thanks

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Hi, I just thought that it would be fun to share that I met my bf through this subreddit. I made a post one night looking for random conversation. He messaged me and we played 20 questions. 1 year later, he (USA) came to visit me (Australia), and it was the best time of our lives (I'm sure you can imagine). 10/10 recommend except for the devastating flight prices lol

I’ve been dead set on leaving all year but I’ve been applying to jobs left and right since September with little success. My plan was to spend all summer job searching but I also know that’s a slow hiring season so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to land something by next school year.
I was just unexpectedly offered the position of becoming curriculum coordinator for my department next year. This would be in addition to my full time teaching job, but it would basically just be a few meetings throughout the year and one day of summer of work, and all of it would be paid.
Curriculum coordinator is the exact career field I’ve been trying to break into so I feel like could be a great resume builder, but I also can’t really wrap my head around being here another year. This job has absolutely tanked my mental health and I had no intentions of being here next year so I’ve pretty much been blowing through my sick days and phoning it in to be honest. We’ll have new administration next year so I am slightly hopeful it could be better but maybe I’m just being naive. I need to give an answer to the offer by the end of the week and I have no idea what to do.
Any advice at all would be much appreciated!!

Sorry in advance, mahaba-haba kasi ito ei
So may ex ako na mahal na mahal ako (According sa kanya) and may contact pa rin kami sa facebook. May contact pa rin kami kahit break na because we wished us to be friends pa rin. Nakipag-break ako dahil drain na drain na ako yung to the point na hindi ko na siya kayang bigyan ng oras and malaking guilt yun sa akin, gawa na rin cguro na graduating na ako and maraming pinapagawa plus social pressure. I told this to her and she responded na naiintindihan niya daw kaya our break-up went smoothly and healthy.
I have trusted her everything including personal conflicts such as anger issues and social anxiety. Yes may social anxiety and anger issues ako to the point na mahiyain sa labas pero mainitin ang ulo sa bahay. Ayaw ko ito maiparanas kay ex so this is one of the reasons kung bakit nakipag-break ako, pero ito hindi niya alam na one of the reasons ko ito kaya nakipag-break ako.
One time, nahuli ako ni ex na may kaduo na iba sa ml. Then yun behind my back, yung kaduo ko and yung ex ko is nag-aaway na pala. Si kaduo ko is sinungaling pala, sinabihan ba naman ang ex ko na kami na daw ng kaduo ko which is all lies dahil after ng ex ko wala na akong balak na makipag-label sa iba, ginatungan pa ng kaduo ko ng mga reverse psychologies at iba pang words na halatang pampaselos lang. So yun nagalit ako kay kaduo, panay sorry naman niya tas sabi niya pa sakin na nasa hospital daw siya dahil dehydrated at hindi daw siya kumakain ng maayos. Well binibigyan niya rin ako noon ng reverse psychology and such tulad ng "Masakit tiyan ko inaatake ako ng ulcer dahil di pa ako kumakain (Wala siyang ulcer, masakit lang tiyan dahil ayaw kumain)" and "OKay lang naman kung busy ka, hindi baka nakakaistorbo ako (Kahit sinabi ko na naglalaro lang naman ako)" I don't find the first one a reason because she came from a wealthy family and siya ang nagluluto, and sa pangalawa is parang paguilt lang na diko maintindihan dahil ngayon ko lang naencounter ang ganito. So yun I find her confrontation with my ex childish and toxic kaya gone for good na siya.
Back to my ex, inask niya ako na bakit daw ako may kaduo. Sabi ko naman out of guilt knowing na mahal niya pa ako is "To try and mend social anxiety", but the truth is nakikipaglaro lang naman ako kay kaduo ei kasi masaya may kalaro sa ml. Sabi niya wrong thing daw na medicine ko for social anxiety is yung pakikipaglandi (which is totoo naman pero wala na kami ni ex ah).
Tomorrow, may mga nangamusta sa akin my friends and my health doctor. Ang strange kasi sabi sakin ng mga barkada ko "Kamusta ka na?" etc etc ang weird lang talaga. Then kay doc naman sabi niya "May pinagdadaanan ka ba?" out of the blue niyang chat kaya nagsuspect ako na parang may mali. I asked my ex kung may pinagsabihan siya, kasi at the time nag-aaway na kami dahil sa kaduo. Sabi ng ex ko is humingi siya ng tulong sa mga barkada ko and kay doc dahil may pinagdadaanan daw ako. Sa mga barkada ko okay pa pero pagdating kay doc? Hinding hindi, let me tell why.
Si doc ay extensive ang influence at koneksyon so nakakahiya talaga na humingi ng tulong sa kanya over personal conflicts (Especially na lahat naman tayo may personal conflcits) and hindi ko rin siya masyadong kaclose, pero hindi ito ang reason ko. Ang main reason is posibleng manganib ang future ko. I have worked my way with sweat and energy upang makahanap ng sponsors para makapasok ako sa mga prestigious schools for college. So in that case, safe na ang tuition ko sa college kaya kahit anong expenses oks na (Di kasi kaya ng parents ko ang college na may tuition, kung sinabi lang nila ito ng maaga then sana nagwork ako para makaready for college). Ang mga sponsors ko ay need ko bayaran after college. The wrong things is si Doc baka sabihin sa iba yung personal conflicts ko and im afraid na may koneksyon ang sponsors ko at si doc. Pano nalang pag nalaman ng sponsors ko na may issues ako like social anxiety and such? They will see me weak. And sino ba naman ang magsosponsor sa taong mahina at hindi certain ang future? Wearing my sponsors' shoes, masasayang lang ang pera/investment. And inanyaya pa nila ako na pumunta sa australia para mag-aral, that is my main goal kaya lakas loob ako na makapasok sa prestigious school for a good background as a student (Di rin naman kasi ako katalinuhan kaya asa sa background bilang diskarte).
So yun nag-away kami and sinabi ko na wag na niya ako pakialaman out of anger ko yun nasabi, but it honestly felt good na may care sayo ang isang tao, though sa time na ito baka masacrifice future ko dahil pwedeng chain reaction mangyari dahil lang sa personal conflicts kaya madami akong masasakit na salitang nasabi. I felt guilty after hours ng alitan so I accepted her apology and sinantabi ang ginawa niya, pero yun na nga I'm afraid na mangyari ulit ang ganito kasi sa pagkakaalam ko diba dapat hindi sinasabi ang personal conflicts sa iba? Lalo na't pinagkatiwala mo ito sa isang tao, tama ba? May nagawa ba akong mali? Bakit ganito ano pa ba kulang? Wala na kami pero ganito siya diko maintindihan. Natatakot ako na may masira sa totoo lang

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Memory Transcription Subject: Vichak, venlil school principal
Date [Standard Human Reckoning]: 2136-10-23
I told my vice principal that I didn't come to this predator planet for a vacation, so I need some knowledge or study results to bring home. Johan, my possible future brother-in-law, suggested that I could perhaps observe a human school. Keristian, the human coordinator for the refugee apartment, assured me that he had contacted an elementary school and came up with a schedule. For now, he told me to familiarize myself with the amenities in the apartment.
Besides their blocky design, human apartments had the same general functions as venlil ones. The staff provided us with a stepping stool to account for the larger dimension of the furniture, but other than that it has all that we needed.
Well... we could use a full-body dryer.
I found some alien features too in the apartment, such as the artificial pond, which humans use for recreation. They call this activity 'swimming', something that translates into "moving in water". Their First Contact package insisted that they came from arboreal lineage. Yet, their movements in water betrayed a hidden skill. After considering it, it made sense in a way. The water in their world is teeming with life, and they would benefit from aquatic hunting skills.
Adjacent to this 'swimming' pond, the apartment also had a gym. We have gyms back in the home world, but here on Earth, a wide range of humans frequented them, not just their armed forces personnel. They perform a variety of body movements such as lifting and putting things back down or running on a conveyor belt.
Does this dedication to simulated hardship serve as a means to channel their inherited predatory aggression? They didn't turn themselves from savage beasts into civilized people without some way to temper that excess.
We expected to meet a lot of gojids in the apartment, but it felt sparser than I had imagined. Keristian explained that the gojids here had entered into employment within the Capital. A large number had secured work on the farms. Some had brought seeds from their homeworld, which they planted back in the camp. After the human experts determined it safe enough for Earth, they transplanted the sprouts to one of the farms around the city.
I wondered if any venlil plant species had established themselves on this foreign soil. After Timür explained the concept of invasive species, I realized that I misinterpreted their cautious approach as predatory territorialism. On the other paw, the unspoiled wilderness that I witnessed on my journeys to and from the camp made me appreciate the inherent beauty of preserving such a wild landscape.
Some other gojids chose careers in logistics, serving the complex system that kept the goods in the region moving. Right now, humans directed most of their effort into alleviating the ruined cities. Some of the gojids had even volunteered to help the human, despite the presence of arxurs in the affected cities.
For our last meal of the day, we had gojid dishes made out of earth ingredients. I have to admit that I have not tried gojid cuisine before, but it grew on me just like human cuisine did.
The midday heat on Earth felt milder compared to the scorching intensity of a Deep Day in Venlil Prime's sunward section. Unlike our homeworld, where night temperatures could plummet beyond freezing, Earth's night felt comfortable.
I spent my first night on Earth sitting on the rooftop garden of the apartment. The blanket of darkness that stretched all around us sparked feelings of unease. However, the glimmering towers of the Capital provided a comforting backdrop, their lights twinkling like terrestrial stars. One of the staff members commented on how the city's light pollution obscured all but the brightest celestial bodies.
The staff member was a human after all and would do insane human things like complaining about their city not being dark enough.
Nevertheless, humans did appreciate the necessity of artificial lighting. As night fell, we could illuminate our room with the voice command, a comforting alternative to the deep night outside. I shuddered at the thought of enduring a night in such complete darkness.
Yesterday, I decided to explore the downtown capital to familiarize myself before I visited the school today. Mom insisted on tagging along and Keristian wanted Sukma, his aide, to guide us. We wanted a self-guided exploration, so as a compromise, the human equipped us with wrist-worn devices. These gadgets allowed him to track our whereabouts and also functioned as a means of payment. While the coordinator insisted we needn't worry about finances, he explained a rough price guide to prevent any possible exploitation.
Humans, in stark contrast to the lone arxurs, put heavy importance on socializing. While we waited in the station, the rhythmic cadence of Bahasa, their local language, filled the air. Thanks to Vani's provision of a language model, I could comprehend their dialogues, and snippets of human conversations drifted toward my ears.
"Do you see those domba?"
"Shhh... don't call them that. But yeah... I thought we had just one here?"
"Maybe Vani's relatives came to visit?"
However, even with the additional language model, my translator couldn't decipher all of their voices. Vani informed me that Bahasa serves as a trade language for the region and they had a plethora of other tongues that our translation device has yet to have the data for.
Once aboard the train, the humans adopted a collective silence. Being surrounded by humans aboard the train felt daunting, but this discomfort came from me standing out in this setting. I would feel the same on any other planet inhabited by a different species, carnivorous or not.
When we came to the downtown station, we plunged right away into an endless sea of humans.
Timür's unapologetic display of his face had acclimatized us to humans. We learned to perceive them not as threats but as just xenos with weird faces. It also helped that the humans in our vicinity maintained a respectful distance. However, they almost always locked their curious gaze onto us, averting their eyes when they figured out that I noticed them from my peripheral vision.
Distinguishing individual humans posed a challenge due to their similar appearance, but I soon learned to note the distinctive fabric of their clothing and the accessories they adorned.
The bustling capital of Nusantara presented us with new experiences and opportunities to learn about human culture. Mom and I took full advantage of our time there, immersing ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere provided by the city.
We first stopped at a local market, a bustling hive of activity that operated around the clock. Here, we observed humans haggling over the prices of fruits and vegetables, inspecting textiles, and purchasing a bewildering variety of cooked foods. The rich aroma of exotic spices and prepared meals filled the air.
We had a pleasant experience in the market until we stumbled onto the flesh section. Mom caused some embarrassing commotion when she vomited at the sight of the flesh.
So we decided to visit something less challenging and found ourselves going to museums and galleries. The tour guides in each institution we came to explained the history of this island while showing a collection of historical artifacts and artworks. It offered a captivating glimpse into the ancient human civilizations that once inhabited this region, and their struggles and triumphs.
We decided to have our last meal of the day in the city. With many of the buildings crammed in the city center, the place we had access to the open air lay at the top of the building. We watched the sun setting on the horizon.
As we ate through a platter of addictive fritters, Mom said that we venlil did construct similar dense settlements. Her explanation surprised me at first, as I almost forgot that Mom used to work as a civil engineer. She then explained that dense arrangements for habitats like this only made sense in colonies that lacked land or breathable air.
Humans seemed to have other motivations. They prefer gathering close to one another, creating bustling metropolises to allow for large swaths of untouched land for their wildlife.
So today, having learned to navigate the urban labyrinth of the Capital, I bid a temporary farewell to my mother at the outskirt station. Her exploration of this city would take her further out, where she would visit one of the human agricultural facilities. On the other paw, my destination lay at the heart of downtown.
Once I arrived at the downtown station, I switched on my visual overlay, allowing it to project directional instructions across my visual field. It painted a pathway to my destination through the tunnels and covered walkways. The direction landed me in one of the city's gargantuan towers.
The visual overlay translated the name of the school in venscript. Since humans write horizontally, the resulting translation turns a quarter circle. The sign above the entrance says:
"State Elementary School #1"
Number one? I suppose in a city this big, they did need more than one school. Under the sign, I spotted a human figure standing. She waved her arms and I could tell that she had waited for me. When I got closer, I made out the warm and inviting expression on her face
"Hi, I'm Andin, and you must be Principal Vichak?" Her voice sounded melodious and soft for a human. The human clasped her hands in front of her and bowed.
"Hi Principal Andin, nice to meet you," I replied to her with the same gesture. "I can't wait to see your school."
"Excellent! Follow me," she said. Her billowy one-piece dress twirled around her when she turned around.
Andin led me through the lobby and toward a balcony overseeing the heart of this educational facility, an internal atrium spanning three stories in height. The humans embedded the school inside one of their superstructure, and due to the lack of outdoor space, this architectural feature provided a simulated outside area where young humans could engage in physical activity and socialize. A synthetic material replicating grass covered the atrium's floor. Simulated sunlight streamed projected from the ceiling bathed the area in warm daylight.
An assortment of colorful play structures and exercise apparatuses dotted the periphery of the atrium. I presume they provided the students with ways to release those predator energies. Balconies jutted out from each floor, giving educators an overview of the bustling space and enabling effective supervision during playtime. The classrooms and learning spaces surrounded the atrium. As we walked past, I noticed that several of the glass panes had turned opaque.
"I read from the sign that this is an Elementary School. How old are your students?"
"Our elementary school caters to students from the first through fourth grades, so they are between six to ten years old. However, we sometimes admit older students. For instance, we have a few twelve-year-olds in the fourth grade."
Something felt a bit off from her answer. "What's next for them after this?" I probed.
"After completing their time here, students move on to four years of middle school, followed by another four years of high school. During high school, they can choose a specialization before they move on to university."
Her response left me flabbergasted. "Twelve years of education?" I said in disbelief. "It takes a full twelve years to complete education here?"
"Uh... yeah. That's pretty much the standard timeframe for education all over the planet. Just... how long does it take for you to finish your mandatory education?"
"Seven years," I responded. "By the age of thirteen, kids can start two years of vocational school and most venlils started working at fifteen."
Andin's eyes widened, "Wait, you have children working full-time at fifteen?"
"No, they're not children. They're adults." I realized that humans might have different lifespans. "What's... your age of majority here?"
"In this country, people can vote at the age of seventeen. But in our local culture adulthood starts at twenty." Andin explained.
"Alright, maybe we have a different lifespan?" Andin suggested, echoing my thought. "What's the typical lifespan of a venlil?"
"The average life expectancy hovers around ninety years, although many people live past one hundred," I explained. I wonder if perhaps humans live much longer? I didn't expect predators to live long, but humans tend to defy the norm.
"We had the same lifespan," Andin admitted.
"Wait... what?"
"Maybe we have a different education system?" She suggested again. Andin offered me her pad. "Feel free to observe any class that interests you. Here you can see the schedule for today." The contents had been translated into Ventongue. It presented a timeline of various subjects that took place throughout the day.
As my eyes skimmed over the list, one caught my attention. "Can you explain physical education?"
"In this class, we teach children how to exercise." she explained, "In fact, a PE class should begin now."
An adult human arrived on the field, followed by human children chattering and making all sorts of kid noises. They sounded just like venlil juveniles. At the command of the teacher, the students aligned themselves into a tidy grid pattern. A rhythmic melody started to play, filling the atrium with an energetic ambiance. The teacher at the front began to move in sync with the music, demonstrating a series of actions that the children mirrored.
"What are they doing?" I asked, intrigued.
"They're warming up to prepare for the activity ahead."
They performed various movements, the fluidity and synchronization of which appeared almost like a dance to my venlil eyes.
Once the 'warm up' concluded, several large, blocky objects rolled into the atrium. With a series of arm gestures from the teacher, these objects positioned themselves around the area. Some expanded to form rudimentary structures complete with roofs, transforming the atrium into some sort of tiny city.
The children gathered in a circle. Following a brief, excited chatter, they each presented a hand, some with palms facing upward, others showing the backs of their hands. According to some unspoken rule, those showing the backs of their hands stepped back, causing the circle to contract. This ritual continued and I figured out that the group with the most members excused themselves until one kid remained.
"Ah, it seems they're playing 'Hide and Seek' today," Andin commented, watching the unfolding scene with a warm smile.
"Hide and Seek? What's that?"
"One child plays as the 'cat' while the others will play as the 'mice'," she explained, her expression turning somewhat hesitant. "Ah... perhaps this wasn't the most appropriate activity for you to observe."
My translator didn't quite capture the nuances of 'cat' and 'mice', but I gathered they referred to Earth animals. The child designated as the 'cat' stood in the center of the atrium, standing near a pole with their eyes covered, while the 'mice' scattered, seeking shelter behind the fabricated structures and blocks.
The 'cat' began a loud countdown. Upon reaching zero, they removed palms hands from their eyes and commenced their search. A realization struck me as the 'cat' started prowling around.
"This... is," I murmured, taken aback by the implication of the game. "You're simulating a hunt."
From time to time, the humans can't help but remind me that despite their friendliness and civility, they had a history as predators.
"Well... yeah, when you put it like that…" she paused. "But, the children didn't see it as a hunting simulation. I mean… I doubt that none of them will become a hunter when they reach adulthood. Most of us nowadays don't hunt."
"I understand." I looked down and the cat had found a mouse, chaos ensued as the two of them rushed to the pole. The mouse touched the pole first and laughed. "You humans do need an outlet for your aggression to maintain a civil society."
"What? No…" Said Andin. "We have Physical Education to encourage a habit of fitness."
"So, you don't feel the urge to get violent, sometimes?"
"Most of us don't. Those with that kind of urge receive treatments so they don't harm themselves or other people."
I looked down at the human children below. Despite their concerning activity, they looked like they enjoyed it.
"But if this display makes you uncomfortable, we can see other classes."
I looked at the pad, where another class intrigued me.
"You have an art class? In elementary school?"
"Yeah, it encourages creativity… you don't have art classes?"
"No, those with the aptitude will go to art colleges after they graduate from school."
"Oh…" She gave me a look that I think signifies pity? "Are there other things you don't see in Venlil school?"
"The English class seems interesting. I noticed that most of your people can speak in English when needed."
"Heh, that one is contentious." She chuckled. "English is waning now, and people proposed that we teach our kids Chinese, Hindi, or Swahili for the foreign language class. I take it… you don't have a foreign language class?"
"We do, but… like art school, you learn it at the university level, usually as part of a Foreign Relation Studies. Because foreign languages are spoken by other species."
"Interesting." Again, she gave me that concerned look. "So, do you want to see the art class or the language class?"
"Art class. I think."
"Sure, let's go," Andin said, guiding me down the stairs toward the art classroom.
Upon entering the room, chaos greeted us. An eclectic array of children's artwork adorned the walls, showcasing vibrant landscapes, portraits, abstract shapes, and depictions of what I assumed were various earth creatures.
"Ah, Principal Andin," the art teacher greeted us with an inviting smile as we entered. "And we have Principal Vichak as well!"
"Meet Harta, our art teacher," Andin introduced me.
The moment we entered the room, a sea of young faces turned towards us. It felt like a forest of eyes scrutinizing us.
"Children, say hello to our visitor today, Principal Vichak."
"Good morning, Principal Vichak!" They speak in harmony. The children then refocused on their tasks, their hands returning to their brushes and colored pencils.
Some students here worked alone, while others collaborated in small groups. In one corner, I spotted a screen displaying 3D artwork, sculptures made from what looked like recycled materials, clay, and even intricate artwork made of folded paper.
"Today we have a free-form class," Harta explained. "With your visit, I asked them to make something about our two species."
Several children gathered around a large screen at one end of the room, using it to sketch out their designs before replicating them on canvas. They drew scenes of humans and venlils with a level of technical skill and creativity that amazed me, considering the young age of these kids. In one section, busy children molded a piece of clay, their tiny hands trying to create something that looked like a venlil.
"But how do you evaluate their work?" I asked, confused. "And for that matter, how do you grade students in the Physical Education class?"
"In this school system, we don't include art and physical education to determine if a student has what it takes to continue to the next grade," Andin clarified.
"We do give individual feedback to each child," Harta chimed in. "We aim to ensure their personal growth and development, not just their academic achievement."
"Indeed," Andin asserted, her voice reflecting a sense of profound conviction. "The role of the school has evolved over time. These days, we don't work just as a hub for academic instruction, but as a second home where children learn essential life skills. We work hand-in-hand with parents to nurture these young minds, helping them develop into thoughtful and responsible individuals."
This notion brought back memories of my own school back on our homeworld. People would often refer to our school as a "nursery" due to our additional class on socializing and communication. I remember Renata, the human psychologist stationed in our homeland, said that my school had the basis of a well-rounded education. Here I learned just how more "rounded" we need to be.
Throughout the day, we ventured into different classrooms, each offering a snapshot of the subjects covered in human elementary education. The STEM classes felt lackluster by my standards. However, I soon appreciated their teaching approach which encouraged students to arrive at their conclusions.
On the other hand, the social studies and citizenship curriculum appeared more intricate, which made sense, given the complex social structures of the human race, a species as varied and divided as the primitive yotuls.
Midday brought a meal break, during which I had the chance to mingle with some of the other faculty members. I learned that a significant portion of the adults currently abstained from food and drink, on account of what they called the "fasting month". Andin observed the fast as well, but she kept me company in the cafeteria despite her abstinence from eating.
"Are you sure it's alright for me to eat while you're fasting?" I asked, somewhat.
"Of course," she assured me, her face warmed by a gracious smile. "Self-restraint is a fundamental aspect of being human."
Self-restraint, a quality I found woven into the fabric of human nature. Despite the invasion hurling their world into chaos, humans displayed remarkable restraint, refraining from lashing out in anger.
Post-meal, our educational exploration resumed. The sheer number of classes devoted to non-academic skills struck me. For instance, they had a class dedicated to environmental education, where they instructed young learners on how to care for their planet. Another class, called Health and Wellness, focused on areas such as hygiene, nutrition, safety, emotional well-being, and mental health. My visit coincided with a session of "meditation", a peculiar human practice to calm themselves. When I observed the children sitting in tranquil silence with eyes closed and serene music enveloping the room, I realized that they do have a method of quelling aggression, by nurturing a peaceful disposition.
The complexities of human pedagogical methods began to dawn upon me. The length of their educational journey lasted longer than ours because of this multifaceted curriculum. They didn't focus just on the injection of academic knowledge, but they also introduced human development in theirs. Even their academic lessons went beyond feeding students with facts and figures. Instead, they encouraged a more gradual learning pace that fostered independent thinking.
Such an extensive approach to education daunted me. Could we even implement such a model in our venlil school? Considerable obstacles lay on our path, given the expectations of parents and our society at large, who were accustomed to a quicker, more streamlined education.
In any case, my day reached its conclusion, and my time to depart came. When I bid her farewell, Principal Andin provided me with a binder filled with artwork created by the students, along with personal messages for me and the students back at my own school.
I had time to reflect and consider as I walked toward the downtown station. I recalled how Andin and Harta viewed the institution not as a place of learning, but as a secondary caregiver, working hand-in-hand with parents to nurture the holistic development of their young ones.
On my way to the station, my mother called. She informed me she would be coming downtown so we could share a last meal of the day together.
"How did the farm tour go, mama?" I queried, eager to hear about her day.
"It was enlightening," she replied, leaving me curious about her experience. "And what about your day?"
"Oh, mama," I began, a sense of excitement rising in my voice, "I had an extraordinary day."
Afterwords: Humans with their 22nd century education.
Somehow this is the longest chapter I have ever written. Also note on my update schedule. I'm posting update on every date divisible by 3. That means some updates can appear 96 hours later when the last post is on 30th and the month ends in 31st,

AITX (ASK @ 0.013)
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc, a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD)
today announced that it is now accepting orders for RADDOG 2LE,

• the robot dog purpose-built for law enforcement agencies.
• Limited quantities are available as early as July 2023.

RADDOG 2LE marks a critical evolution of quadruped robotics positioned to improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies and enable them to apply practical robotics for a variety of tasks.
With its agile quadruped (four-legged) design and cutting-edge external accessories, RADDOG 2LE empowers officers to conquer

• challenging terrain,
• reach inaccessible areas,
• and navigate through dangerous environments.

Troy McCanna, RAD's Chief Security Officer and a former FBI Agent with extensive experience as a Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force CoordinatoSupervisor, expressed his appreciation for RADDOG's capabilities. McCanna remarked,
"Throughout my tenure with the FBI, I often wished for a solution like RADDOG, which would have offered invaluable foresight into the operational environment before deploying my fellow partners into potentially dangerous situations.
I can only imagine the tremendous situational awareness benefits that RADDOG would have provided."
RADDOG 2LE offers law enforcement agencies an exceptional combination of advanced performance features and remarkable affordability.
Driven by RAD’s ‘RADPack LE’, this quadruped features RADSoC™, the on-board visual analytics and video management system included with all of RAD’s AI-powered solutions.
RADPack on RADDOG 2LE offers unique features, specifically including an interactive touch screen located at the front of the quadruped.
This interface facilitates smooth, high-definition video communication between remote law enforcement officers and individuals within the robot's vicinity.
Complemented by integrated microphones, powerful audio speakers, programmable alert lighting, and front headlights, RADDOG 2LE possesses an array of capabilities to effectively engage with, and capture the attention of those it may confront.
"RADDOG represents the epitome of our achievements and offerings at RAD," said Steve Reinharz, CEO of AITX and RAD.
“Its exceptional performance as a 'force multiplier', advanced communication capabilities, sleek design, and comparable low cost should make it very attractive to law enforcement agencies."
The Company noted that additional iterations of the RADDOG platform will be announced over the next several weeks.
RADDOG 2LE is scheduled to begin shipping in late July. Complete specifics of its capabilities, features and other details can be found at www.raddog.ai and www.radsecurity.com.
AITX, through its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the $25 billion (US) security and guarding services industry through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model.
RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide a cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry’s existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model.
RAD delivers this tremendous costs savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines.
All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.
RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities.
RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream.
Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time.
​
About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX)
AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas.
Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX’s RAD, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business.
AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks.
Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost.
AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.radgroup.ai, www.raddog.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on Twitter @SteveReinharz.
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Steve Reinharz 949-636-7060 @SteveReinharz

AITX (ASK @ 0.013)
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc, a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD)
today announced that it is now accepting orders for RADDOG 2LE,

• the robot dog purpose-built for law enforcement agencies.
• Limited quantities are available as early as July 2023.

RADDOG 2LE marks a critical evolution of quadruped robotics positioned to improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies and enable them to apply practical robotics for a variety of tasks.
With its agile quadruped (four-legged) design and cutting-edge external accessories, RADDOG 2LE empowers officers to conquer

• challenging terrain,
• reach inaccessible areas,
• and navigate through dangerous environments.

Troy McCanna, RAD's Chief Security Officer and a former FBI Agent with extensive experience as a Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force CoordinatoSupervisor, expressed his appreciation for RADDOG's capabilities. McCanna remarked,
"Throughout my tenure with the FBI, I often wished for a solution like RADDOG, which would have offered invaluable foresight into the operational environment before deploying my fellow partners into potentially dangerous situations.
I can only imagine the tremendous situational awareness benefits that RADDOG would have provided."
RADDOG 2LE offers law enforcement agencies an exceptional combination of advanced performance features and remarkable affordability.
Driven by RAD’s ‘RADPack LE’, this quadruped features RADSoC™, the on-board visual analytics and video management system included with all of RAD’s AI-powered solutions.
RADPack on RADDOG 2LE offers unique features, specifically including an interactive touch screen located at the front of the quadruped.
This interface facilitates smooth, high-definition video communication between remote law enforcement officers and individuals within the robot's vicinity.
Complemented by integrated microphones, powerful audio speakers, programmable alert lighting, and front headlights, RADDOG 2LE possesses an array of capabilities to effectively engage with, and capture the attention of those it may confront.
"RADDOG represents the epitome of our achievements and offerings at RAD," said Steve Reinharz, CEO of AITX and RAD.
“Its exceptional performance as a 'force multiplier', advanced communication capabilities, sleek design, and comparable low cost should make it very attractive to law enforcement agencies."
The Company noted that additional iterations of the RADDOG platform will be announced over the next several weeks.
RADDOG 2LE is scheduled to begin shipping in late July. Complete specifics of its capabilities, features and other details can be found at www.raddog.ai and www.radsecurity.com.
AITX, through its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the $25 billion (US) security and guarding services industry through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model.
RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide a cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry’s existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model.
RAD delivers this tremendous costs savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines.
All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.
RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities.
RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream.
Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time.
​
About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX)
AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas.
Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX’s RAD, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business.
AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks.
Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost.
AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.radgroup.ai, www.raddog.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on Twitter @SteveReinharz.
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Steve Reinharz 949-636-7060 @SteveReinharz

Dear ketorecipes,We want to discuss a matter that affects both the moderators and users. As you may be aware, the recent announcement made by Reddit regarding their APIs have raised significant concerns within the Reddit community.Starting on July 1st, Reddit has unilaterally decided to impose exorbitant charges on third-party app developers(Relay, Reddit is Fun, Apollo, Baconreader, Narwhal etc.) for utilizing their API. This decision has far-reaching consequences that not only hinder app developers but also affect the experience of moderators and users alike. The lack of maturity in Reddit's official app has made it difficult for us to fulfill our responsibilities as moderators efficiently, and it has also left many users dissatisfied with their browsing experience.​In response to this situation, the moderators of ketorecipes have joined with other subreddit communities in a coordinated effort. We believe that unity is essential in driving change and advocating for the rights of app developers and the overall user experience. To amplify our message and demonstrate the strength of our concerns, ketorecipes will be participating in a temporary blackout starting on June 12th, lasting for 24 hours.​During this blackout period, the subreddit will be set to private, rendering it inaccessible to all users. This collective action is intended to raise awareness and urge Reddit to reconsider their recent API changes. Our primary goal is to initiate a productive dialogue with Reddit, leading to a reversal of the detrimental modifications they have implemented.We understand that this blackout may cause temporary inconvenience to our community, and for that, we apologize. However, we firmly believe that this short-term disruption will bring long-term benefits for every user. By standing together with other subreddit communities, we hope to send a clear message to Reddit and foster a meaningful conversation about the future of their API policies.We appreciate your understanding, support, and active participation in this endeavor. It is through the strength and dedication of our community that we can strive for a better Reddit experience for everyone involved.Thank you,The Mod Team of ketorecipes

Hello, I have attempted to render a 3d cube in python, however the rendered points appear when I "go through" the cube and then shrink when they shouldn't be on the screen at all, as seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/135C_STbq5keSfLrljpcKsSZ9PGSIMVhq?usp=sharing. I have used the perspective projection formula from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_projection. I would really appreciate it if someone here could tell me how to fix this problem. The relevant code is below, thanks:
def project(pp, cp, co, plnp):
global x, y, z, sx, sy, sz, cx, cy, cz, ex, ey, ez, dx, dy, dz, bx, by
x = pp[0] - cp[0]
y = pp[1] - cp[1]
z = pp[2] - cp[2]
sx = math.sin(co[0])
sy = math.sin(co[1])
sz = math.sin(co[2])
cx = math.cos(co[0])
cy = math.cos(co[1])
cz = math.cos(co[2])
ex = plnp[0]
ey = plnp[1]
ez = plnp[2]
dx = cy*(sz*y+cz*x)-sy*z
dy = sx*(cy*z+sy*(sz*y+cx*x))+cx*(cz*y-sz*x)
dz = cx*(cy*z+sy*(sz*y+cz*x))-sx*(cz*y-sz*x)
bx = (ez/dz)*dx+ex
by = (ez/dz)*dy+ey
return bx, by
# Handle Inputs
def handle_inputs():
global camera_pos, camera_orient
keys = pygame.key.get_pressed()
# movement
if keys[K_w]:
camera_pos[2] -= 1 # Move camera forward (decrease z-coordinate)
if keys[K_s]:
camera_pos[2] += 1 # Move camera backward (increase z-coordinate)
if keys[K_a]:
camera_pos[0] -= 1 # Move camera left (decrease x-coordinate)
if keys[K_d]:
camera_pos[0] += 1 # Move camera right (increase x-coordinate)
if keys[K_LSHIFT]:
camera_pos[1] += 1 # Move camera down (decrease y-coordinate)
if keys[K_SPACE]:
camera_pos[1] -= 1 # Move camera up (increase y-coordinate)
# rotation
if keys[K_LEFT]:
camera_orient[1] += 0.001 # Rotate camera left (increase yaw angle)
if keys[K_RIGHT]:
camera_orient[1] -= 0.001 # Rotate camera right (decrease yaw angle)
# plane debug
if keys[K_i]:
plane_pos[2] -= 1 # Move camera forward (decrease z-coordinate)
if keys[K_k]:
plane_pos[2] += 1 # Move camera backward (increase z-coordinate)
# the 3D position of points to be projected.
cube_points = [[100, 100, 100],
[-100, 100, 100],
[100, -100, 100],
[-100, -100, 100],
[100, 100, -100],
[-100, 100, -100],
[100, -100, -100],
[-100, -100, -100]]
# camera_pos: the 3D position of a point C representing the camera.
camera_pos = [0, 0, 300]
# camera_orient: the orientation of the camera (represented by Tait–Bryan angles).
camera_orient = [0, 0.001, 0]
# plane_pos: the display surface's position relative to the camera pinhole C.
plane_pos = [0, 0, -200]
running = True
while running:
for event in pygame.event.get():
if event.type == QUIT or (event.type == KEYDOWN and event.key == K_ESCAPE):
running = False
screen.fill((0, 0, 0))
# Project 3d point onto 3d plane
for point in cube_points:
point_x, point_y = project(point, camera_pos, camera_orient, plane_pos)
pygame.draw.circle(screen, point_colour, (centre_w + point_x, centre_h + point_y), 5)

Australia is not just a stunning land of kangaroos and beautiful infrastructure. 🦘 Also, it will become the first country to approve the use of psychedelic drugs for medical use. 💊 For their part, they have also begun the process of legalizing marijuana.
However, the situation isn't as simple as it may seem. We know that in Canberra, narcotics are legal now. 💉 But is it really a good idea to make it legal in the rest of the country? Australian citizens believe they would like to understand more about drug consumption and its side effects since there's a bit of negative sentiment around the concept of drugs in general. 🧑🏻‍🏫
Thoughts? Are you for or against drug legalization?

The title really just says it all. I'm looking for anyone who's selling sets in or around Australia. Shipping is usually pretty painful so international purchases are hard to do.
I'm looking for some relatively large UNSC stuff, but I am willingly to take a look at anything.

This subreddit will be joining in on the June 12th-14th protest of Reddit's API changes that will essentially kill all 3rd party Reddit apps.

What's going on?

A recent Reddit policy change threatens to kill many beloved third-party mobile apps, making a great many quality-of-life features not seen in the official mobile app permanently inaccessible to users.
On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced they were raising the price to make calls to their API from being free to a level that will kill every third party app on Reddit, from Apollo to Reddit is Fun to Narwhal to BaconReader.
Even if you're not a mobile user and don't use any of those apps, this is a step toward killing other ways of customizing Reddit, such as Reddit Enhancement Suite or the use of the old.reddit.com desktop interface .
This isn't only a problem on the user level: many subreddit moderators depend on tools only available outside the official app to keep their communities on-topic and spam-free. This also affects accessibility apps that blind users rely on for experiencing content.

What's the plan?

On June 12th, many subreddits will be going dark to protest this policy. Some will return after 48 hours: others will go away permanently unless the issue is adequately addressed, since many moderators aren't able to put in the work they do with the poor tools available through the official app. This isn't something any of us do lightly: we do what we do because we love Reddit, and we truly believe this change will make it impossible to keep doing what we love.
The two-day blackout isn't the goal, and it isn't the end. Should things reach the 14th with no sign of Reddit choosing to fix what they've broken, we'll use the community and buzz we've built between then and now as a tool for further action.

What can you do as a user?

• Complain. Message the mods of /reddit.com, who are the admins of the site: message reddit: submit a support request: comment in relevant threads on /reddit, such as this one, leave a negative review on their official iOS or Android app- and sign your username in support to this post.
  
• Spread the word. Rabble-rouse on related subreddits. Meme it up, make it spicy. Bitch about it to your cat. Suggest anyone you know who moderates a subreddit join the coordinated mod effort at /ModCoord.
  
• Boycott and spread the word...to Reddit's competition! Stay off Reddit entirely on June 12th through the 13th- instead, take to your favorite non-Reddit platform of choice and make some noise in support!
  
• Don't be a jerk. As upsetting this may be, threats, profanity and vandalism will be worse than useless in getting people on our side. Please make every effort to be as restrained, polite, reasonable and law-abiding as possible.
  

What can you do as a moderator?

• Join the coordinated effort over at /ModCoord
  
• Make a sticky post showing your support, A template has been created here you can use or modify to your liking, and be sure to crosspost it to /ModCoord.
  

Thank you for your patience in the matter,
-Mod Team

Looking for people to hopefully chat to often and become mates with. I am from Australia and do online school. Some of my hobbies include gaming,cooking,watching anime and a bit of sports. I play cod,halo, minecraft and destiny 2 (hunter strand main because I miss titanfall 2). Bonus points if you also play destiny 2. I’m down to chat about whatever and might even nerd out about destiny lore if your interested

Looking for people to hopefully chat to often and become mates with. I am from Australia and do online school. Some of my hobbies include gaming,cooking,watching anime and a bit of sports. I play cod,halo, minecraft and destiny 2 (hunter strand main because I miss titanfall 2). Bonus points if you also play destiny 2. I’m down to chat about whatever and might even nerd out about destiny lore if your interested