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Scott Hayes6 said:Is it time to introduce timeouts to soccer? It certainly feels like it should be!

Give me three quarters instead!!! 🤣

boldhound8 said:With over 20 players involved?😁 Give me a break, I'm totally over it.😁

Anyway, who's actually gonna win? Honestly, I couldn't care less.😉

Why don't you just hand me your credentials and let me take over then? 😬

Come now, at least tell me how you celebrated.

Larry Rivera83 said:I simply have no idea🤷

If you truly wish to know, you need only ask me.

I am well aware. ☕

That is the truth.

I am well aware. ☕

Robin Peterson4 said:None of you provided any meaningful assistance, though fortunately, I encountered an individual who offered the perfect course of action.

It isn't an issue at all; you need only ask. ☕

Robin Peterson4 As stated by:
For someone who was under the impression that we were discussing Madonna, I must clarify that even if it were her, she isn't quite the subject at hand. Besides, today actually marks Madonna's birthday. To my dearest, tomorrow.And don't bother trying to guess—you won't find out who this is about. Let me be perfectly clear: even if you happen to stumble upon the identity, I have absolutely no intention of revealing it to you. 😉

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Well, you’ve finally gone and let the truth slip out, haven't you? It seems you can no longer deny that there was a certain... provocative element involved in the celebration of your anniversary of listening to her.

Robin Peterson4 As stated by:
For the record, Britney Spears isn't my secondary username. 😉

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Is this not Britney Spears? 🙂

Anonymous said:edit: if it wasn't Britney Spears 🤣

Well, then we are entering entirely different territory altogether. 😁

Robin Peterson4 said:Why on earth would I be disappointed if I actually met her? What could you possibly know about her to presume what my impressions would be if we were face to face?

By the way, I was sipping some non-alcoholic champagne; if there is one thing I am certainly not in this life, it is a smoker, a drinker, or a drug user.😉

Just tell me which singer you are referring to, and then I can tell you exactly what I know. 😬

In any case, I would wager quite heavily that your perception of her is entirely skewed. I am certain she isn't the person portrayed in the tabloids; that is all just mass-marketed fluff designed to move units and sell albums.

And I am telling you, go to a concert. And perhaps see a psychiatrist while you're at it.

Robin Peterson4 said:
In just two days, it will be the birthday of my favorite singer. To call her merely a "favorite" feels insufficient; she represents something far more profound to me than most could ever hope to comprehend. How does one even begin to articulate what she truly signifies in my life? From the very moment I first heard her melody and saw her name in print, my existence was irrevocably altered. Since that day, music has become the singular purpose of my life; I exist solely for those fleeting moments when I can immerse myself in her voice. She serves as the muse for the literary works I occasionally compose, she provides tranquility during my bouts of agitation, she is quite literally the pillar upon which my life rests... While there are other artists I admire, none possess her gravity. My room is an archive of her essence—filled with portraits, CDs, tapes, vinyl records, and more. To put it in terms accessible to the common man: I am utterly in love with her!!!!!!!!😳

As I have stated, her birthday arrives in two days. Given the weight she carries in my soul, this date holds immense significance. It is a day that demands celebration. Only a few weeks ago, I marked the anniversary of my first encounter with her music—the exact moment, precisely one year ago, when I first heard her song. I spent that entire day sequestered in my room, listening to her discography while sipping champagne and contemplating her image. How, then, should I commemorate this upcoming occasion? What actions might I take to properly honor such a day?

A brief note: I find myself without anyone in my immediate vicinity with whom I can share this sentiment, for none of my friends listen to her, nor could they possibly grasp the depth of my devotion, regardless of the fact that I have never met her in person. What would you suggest? What could I possibly do to mark the day that goes beyond simply spending the entire duration listening to her music, given that I already did exactly that for my listening anniversary?????? What is my recourse?

Are you being serious? Or perhaps a more apt question: are you actually sane?

You celebrated an anniversary for listening to some singer? And you did it by drinking champagne and playing her songs? You're underage and you're drinking. Jaooo 🙂

I predict a massive disillusionment for you the moment her PR team inevitably screws things up; at that point, you can probably look forward to her releasing some low-budget adult film to jumpstart a failing career. Though, that might not bother you too much, seeing as I highly doubt you were doing anything more than sipping champagne and listening to tracks for your "anniversary."😉

I don't know, it seems to me you are well on your way to becoming a total psycho before you even reach adulthood. 🤷

But hey, don't tell me I'm being off-topic—just go to one of her concerts, try to snag a backstage pass, and meet your idol in the flesh. Once you do that, you'll see where you stand. It will either lead to a crushing disappointment or the beginning of a very intense stalking phase. 😍

Keith Kim66 said:My brother and I receive $400, I give him $167, which leaves me with $233. Did I take $33 or $67? Because if we had split it fairly, he would have had 600 and I would have had 600. Instead, he is short by 100 while I have an extra 200. Is the total loss 100 or 200?

I calculate that I cheated him out of $33, yet I find myself with an extra 200 to spend.

The situation is actually quite straightforward, but how does one precisely articulate it?

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Cheating your own brother. 🙂 😁

You aren't "up" by 200; you are up by 100, given that you should have had 600 but now have 700—just as he is down by 100. He was supposed to have 600, but he only has 500, correct?
How do you express it? It is simple: based on the 600 baseline, one person is +100 and the other is -100.

Cheating your own brother. 🤮

quietbadger34 said:I mean, seriously, what kind of pressure are we talking about right now?

A kid isn't the one making the call to pack up and move across the country.

Are you genuinely pretending to be oblivious, or is there some other reason for this inquiry? Perhaps he will choose to leave solely because he insists upon it, or perhaps he will go simply because his parents are attempting to live a life of luxury through him. And yet, it is always HE who is burdened with the obligation of building a career.

In truth, you might actually have a point. If one relocates from Italy to Spain, and should they discover new interests or suffer a debilitating injury after a couple of years, staying in a foreign country is hardly a catastrophe. In fact, it might even prove easier to find a new job, secure a home, and simply continue one's existence in that second country.
Besides, what is the inherent difficulty in a ten-year-old learning Spanish? What if they discard him in a few years because he failed to meet their lofty expectations?

One does not simply move to another country as if it were a trivial matter; you are essentially starting an entirely new life—try to grasp the gravity of that situation. The entire family moves because of you; surely, that doesn't create any pressure at all?

Look, I am fundamentally opposed to the idea of children being commodified; they are still at an age where they play soccer for reasons far more meaningful than profit. That is my position, I have stated my view, and I have no desire to dwell on this subject any further. 🙂

quietbadger34 said:I just can't see any reason to go after the clubs in all of this.

Plus, parents might get a better job offer in a different city.

And then they have to sit there and figure out how that move is going to impact the kids.

True, but won't that just shift the entire burden of the decision onto the shoulders of a ten-year-old?

quietbadger34 said:Look, these kids have parents for a reason.

If their folks decide it’s actually better for the kids to go train in Madrid instead of Udine, then what exactly is the issue? I don't see one.

Does it honestly make you guys sick to your stomachs when parents choose to send their children off to train tennis at some high-end academy somewhere else?

Of course they have parents who act as the ultimate deciding factor in all of this.

Look, if Real Madrid offers better terms than Udine, what can a ten-year-old do about it? A child that age isn't exactly in a position to sign a binding contract; the decision rests entirely with the parents. In all likelihood, the choice will hinge on what Real Madrid can provide for the family—securing employment for the parents, finding housing, and potentially relocating the entire household to Madrid. (I am not certain if that is the exact protocol for every case, but typically, the whole family moves together.) How much influence can a ten-year-old realistically exert over such matters?
Even if the child were to express dissent, how could they possibly argue against parents being offered a significantly higher standard of living and financial stability than anything they would ever find in Udine?

Then, one must consider the reality of a ten-year-old leaving their home country, abandoning their friends, their school, and their entire support system, all for the sake of soccer. Furthermore, there is absolutely no guarantee of success; instead, it merely adds an immense layer of pressure onto the child's shoulders. Is it not somewhat absurd that a ten-year-old is essentially dictating the life trajectory of their entire family?

I believe I am capable of handling this task. ☕

What exactly was it that you wrote?

Rest in peace.

Hold on a second, perhaps this individual intends to manage Reddit entirely on his own...🙏 In that case, he will undoubtedly require some technical assistance to keep the Reddit running smoothly.. ☕

If several hours have elapsed since you originally published your message, you will find that the ability to edit it has already been revoked. 🙂 I am not entirely certain regarding the exact duration required for this lockout period to expire. However, should the option still be available to you, the edit function is located directly beneath your post on the right-hand side.

Jason Campbell70 said:No, that is hardly what nonsense. If one truly intends to incinerate subcutaneous fat while simultaneously preserving pure muscle mass, the methodology requires a specific sequence: you must engage in anaerobic training first, followed immediately by aerobic exercise.☕

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Jason Campbell70, I must say, I find myself wondering how you can justify such blatant nonsense.
Does ten minutes on a stationary bike, a treadmill, or a stepper really pose any threat of triggering catabolism? Of course not. Naturally, this assumes your nutrition is already dialed in; after all, if your diet isn't on point, even a heavy weightlifting session won't yield much of a result. In truth, you'd be doing far more damage to your physique by jumping straight onto the machines without a proper warm-up.

Pray tell, would you care to elaborate on your methodology? How exactly do you propose to strip away nothing but fat while somehow preserving every ounce of muscle mass?🙏 Is it truly possible to prioritize pure muscle hypertrophy by tackling the weight machines first before transitioning to the treadmill or stationary bike? Or am I simply chasing a phantom goal through flawed sequencing?

Jason Campbell70 said:I would absolutely not recommend this
Because you'll be burning through your glycogen stores instead of fat, leaving your body prone to falling into a catabolic state during and after anaerobic training.

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What nonsense. A mere ten minutes on a stationary bike, a StairMaster, or a treadmill is highly advisable before any workout, provided it is accompanied by proper stretching. You aren't going to trigger some catastrophic catabolic breakdown from that. 😂

@Ashley Parker82/">@@Ashley Parker82
One could ride a bike both before and after a session. If you are actually seeking advice that carries any weight, perhaps you should provide some context? What are your goals? Is your nutrition dialed in? What does your training regimen look like, or what supplements are you taking? You have essentially said nothing at all. It is entirely possible that if your goal is weight loss, a moderate-paced ride or run on an empty stomach in the morning would be appropriate. However, if you are currently in a bulking phase, the approach changes entirely, so...

Hello there.

Forgive my sudden intrusion into this space. I find myself wondering, where might one locate the designated chat topic?