Posts by Nicole Barrett76

Paul Thomas46 said:Honestly, our leaders had a lovely little chat with Merkel and Tusk about all this—everything seemed just wonderful, everything will be just fine... and then, out of nowhere today, they suddenly change the laws so the military can deploy to the border.

It’s hardly news that politicians say one thing while doing the exact opposite ☕

And honestly, I’m not a fan of how this is playing out. They clearly know something they aren't telling us—if there wasn't a looming threat, they wouldn't have rushed through this today...

Nicole Barrett76 said:If this bold move is finally being made for our own benefit, then I must say, hats off to them!

Paul Thomas46 said:

Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Not that—I was actually asking about specific details regarding how this situation might realistically play out moving forward.

Even with the best intentions, I honestly can't see how a move like this could possibly benefit anyone...
Suppose we consider a scenario where two powerful factions are locked in a fierce struggle for control within the European Union, with neither side willing to yield an inch of ground. I might refer to one side as the pro-immigration group, while its adversary—those who are determined to prevent further migration into the EU—could be termed the patriotic faction.

I shall refer to our politicians as nothing more than mere recipients of kickbacks. While I am certain not every single one falls into this category, isn't it true that the vast majority do?

Is it not deeply disheartening to witness our politicians acting solely out of self-interest, focusing exclusively on how much they can line their own pockets? I have been approached by the pro-immigration faction with a blatant offer of kickbacks, provided we agree to become a permanent hotspot for migrants right here in America.

Then the patriotic faction arrived, those who refuse to let outsiders essentially turn their own backyard into a playground, all while claiming our nation is theirs to control.

Have our politicians, those eager recipients of various kickbacks, simply been presented with an even more lucrative deal than the one proposed by the pro-immigration faction? And, predictably, did they immediately jump at the chance to accept this superior offer?

Is it not possible that politicians craft an entire illusion of acting in our best interest, when in reality, they are merely serving themselves?

I have simplified this explanation to ensure absolute clarity. Let me reiterate: it is simply not true that every single politician is driven solely by kickbacks; surely, some still possess a modicum of conscience? Can we truly overlook such an ignoble historical legacy? What role can I possibly play if they intentionally open the borders to migrants? Yet, the temptation of such a massive commission remains far too great to ignore.

Quinn:

It is truly quite startling to witness such sharp criticism being leveled against the Pope, especially considering his recent heartfelt pleas for solidarity with refugees and his warm praise for the "generous assistance" provided to those seeking refuge in Greece.

Standing in solidarity with migrants does not mean we must abandon our duty to defend our borders, our people, our national identity, and our culture.

Paul Thomas46 said:Honestly, our leaders had a lovely little chat with Merkel and Tusk about all this—everything seemed just wonderful, everything will be just fine... and then, out of nowhere today, they suddenly change the laws so the military can deploy to the border.

It’s hardly news that politicians say one thing while doing the exact opposite ☕

And honestly, I’m not a fan of how this is playing out. They clearly know something they aren't telling us—if there wasn't a looming threat, they wouldn't have rushed through this today...

If this bold move is finally being made for our own benefit, then I must say, hats off to them!

We are all destined to become flashpoints! Greece, North Mexico, Mexico, Mexico, Canada, and America... they are all in the line of fire. The only nations I still hold a sliver of hope for are Canada and Albania.

Our entire tourist season will be utterly decimated, and once that happens, may God help us all.

Morgan Rodriguez57 said:That’s just not how this works—I mean, there's a massive block of countries out there that aren't even interested in hearing about migrants in the first place... unless we decide to be totally reckless and just take them all in on our own...

It is entirely plausible that our "elite" would simply agree to it; after all, what is more important than securing their own kickbacks and commissions for doing absolutely nothing?

Dennis Hall41 said:Look, just put yourself in their shoes for a second—would you choose a warm welcome in America over a rough reception in Germany, or would you rather just head back to the country you fled in the first place?

You are quite right.

Dennis Hall41 said:But Tusk told them they aren't coming. Meanwhile, Angela actually wants them here—she basically called them over.
See what I mean? Is this some kind of social experiment or what?

It is precisely that—it is nothing less than a social experiment.

Susan Lee said:Donald Tusk basically told migrants they might as well stop trying to make it to Europe altogether.

Europe is playing hardball: Migrants, don't even bother!

Speaking from Athens on Thursday, European Council President Donald Tusk sent a blunt message to economic migrants: stay away from Europe, because it’s all just a waste of time.

Then the economic migrants claim they are from Syria. Then there are these checks to identify those who are truly Syrian, but they simply cram the necessary information into their heads on the fly; and thanks to God knows who, many of them carry an Android smartphone, learn exactly what they need to know, and then you can just snap a photo and pass.

Only someone who is incredibly proficient in, say, Arabic, could ever hope to distinguish the dialect of an Iraqi from that of a Syrian.

It appears that the motherboard in my computer has likely suffered a fatal failure. I previously utilized a socket 1155 board which is no longer in production, though perhaps some stock remains available through secondary markets; however, what specific model would you recommend I purchase now, particularly one equipped with a BSS base?

I dropped my computer off at a local repair shop, and now it can't even boot into Windows. I've been without it for eight whole days already.

I went ahead and deleted those two objects. Ever since then, I haven't been able to access the internet at all; instead, I am forced to type this out using my neighbor's computer. Is it possible that
AdwClean on might have misidentified that first object as malware when it was actually an essential component of Windows? My brother is connected to my router via Wi-Fi and can browse just fine, yet I am completely cut off.

What should I do, everyone???

HitmanPro 64-bit won't even launch.

I ran a scan with McAfee Anti-Malware, and it flagged several pieces of malware that I thought I had already wiped away just a day or two ago.

It seems to me that some nasty piece of malware has burrowed its way into my system, acting like a gateway that keeps pulling the exact same cluster of infections back onto my computer.

I believe I have finally identified the root cause of all my digital misery, yet does knowing the truth actually help resolve the crisis?

About ten days ago, a neighbor asked if I could print out some photos for him. He suggested sending them via Facebook, but I have never used Facebook for transferring files; for someone with my poor eyesight, the interface feels incredibly cluttered and difficult to navigate.

I told him to just bring them over on a USB drive instead. Looking back, I suspect that was the fatal mistake, because if he had simply sent them through Gmail, surely Gmail's built-in malware scanning would have intercepted the threat before it ever reached me.

Therefore, I implore you: never let anyone plug their USB stick into your computer. Insist that they send whatever needs printing through Gmail or another reliable email service.

How could I have been so foolish, so incredibly naive and careless!!!

My computer is essentially an extension of my own mind... it feels as though someone has bypassed my defenses and injected viruses directly into my brain through a needle.

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P. S. I finally managed to get AdwClean on to run, and it detected APNMCP and vToolbarUpdate40.2.4.

I attempted to uninstall McAfee Anti-Malware so that I could install the 64-bit version of HitmanPro. My reasoning was simple: the last time I ran a scan using the free version of Malwarebytes, it didn't detect a single thing.

However, the uninstallation failed because Windows threw this error at me: "An error occurred when you tried to uninstall this program. Would you like to remove this program from the program list?"

Naturally, I clicked NO.

It seems quite clear that I have stumbled upon something incredibly nasty and serious.

For the time being, I am going to try installing Hitman64pro, since I am running the English version of 64-bit Windows 7 alongside McAfee's Anti-Malware.

goldenviper13 said:Download this tool https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/; the free version should be more than enough to run a full scan. Once that's done, follow up by running http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro (you can just sign up for the 30-day trial using your email). This combination should help you clear out any lingering malware. I would also suggest downloading http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ to scrub away any stubborn adware. If those steps don't do the trick, then we might be looking at a much deeper issue.

I appreciate the advice. It's a bit late for me right now, but I will give these a shot tomorrow.

Is it even possible to have two different anti-malware programs installed on one computer at the same time?

I am currently sticking with Internet Explorer 12 rather than upgrading to version 34, which is the current standard.

The reason I cling to such an ancient version of Chrome is quite simple: this specific version allows me to assign a tiny two or three-letter nickname to any website. Once I type those few characters into the address bar, the browser whisks me straight to the destination, sparing me from digging through a massive, overwhelming pile of bookmarks just to find what I need.

As someone who struggles significantly with vision, this method of managing my sites is an absolute godsend for us visually impaired folks. For anyone dealing with severe sight loss, even the slightest tweak to a user interface can feel like descending into a total nightmare. This is precisely why I haven't moved over to the newer Chrome; I simply have no way of knowing if that shortcut feature still exists. I suspect it doesn't.

Furthermore, I'm not even sure if upgrading would offer any real benefit. Even when I attempt to use the newer Chrome to access the forums, I am constantly bombarded by these intrusive advertisements and similar distractions.

To make matters worse, over the last couple of days, Chrome Canary has refused to load certain websites at all, even when I type out the full, complete URL.

At this point, I fear I may have picked up some nasty malware, especially since I frequently set my computer to sleep mode to keep the room quiet while I focus on other tasks.

There is also one more thing that keeps happening; even though I haven't requested it, my active window constantly loses focus, forcing me to repeatedly press Alt+Tab just to continue what I am already doing on my computer.

Not a single one of my MP3 player programs is functioning correctly.

The issue is that they refuse to "minimize" and instead stay stuck right in the middle of my screen. Every time I try to browse the web or work in Microsoft Word, they won't budge, even though they used to minimize without any trouble at all.

I tried installing VLC player to fix things, but now I can't even get that to launch. When I double-click the icon, the cursor briefly turns into an arrow and a loading circle, then just snaps back to a standard arrow. But VLC? It simply refuses to appear or execute.

I suspect I might be dealing with some sort of virus or malware; I'm currently running Windows 7 64-bit in English, along with Norton and McAfee Anti-Malware.

McAfee Anti-Malware is just a trial version that I installed a few days ago. Norton is the stripped-down version intended for those seeking free protection. While McAfee consistently flags various pieces of malware, Norton's free version rarely seems to detect anything at all.

What should I do???

Olivia Bishop8 said:Well, I guess I'm joining this thread too. My son got sick about a year ago. He was using way too much weed, and honestly, his whole life just flipped upside down in an instant. At first, the doctors had him under one diagnosis code, but now it's shifted to another. He tells me it's schizophrenia. It’s been brutal for all of us. I still haven't really come to terms with how sick he actually is. In the beginning, he didn't even realize anything was wrong, so he wouldn't take his meds—he'd just hide them or toss them out. He ended up in the hospital twice early last year. Things are slightly better now, I guess. But he’s still stuck in psychotic episodes and hears voices sometimes. I don't know a ton about the specifics because he won't talk about it. That's why I'm reaching out here... I just want to make things easier for him, but I need to understand what's going on in his head first. The doctor says he needs to talk about it, tell us what the voices are saying and all that, but he just shuts down. Should I push him? For those of you dealing with this, were you ever able to talk about it?
I have a million more questions, but that's where I'll start. If anyone feels like helping, I'd really appreciate it.
Reading what David Vaughn75 writes makes things feel a little easier. I'm always looking for some kind of hope, thinking maybe he'll get better or find some version of a normal life. Thanks if any of you can help.

In my view, does it truly matter what those voices are whispering, if the real issue lies in whether he is actually following their commands?

Very few patients actually succumb to the orders of these "voices," but if you want to understand the specific factors that lead someone to obey them, wouldn't it be worth your time to dig through some American medical journals and look up this exact term in bold:

"imperative auditory hallucination"

Zachary Miller14 said:Basically... I ran an update of about 400MB and now it’s running fine at a standard 1.4GB. I tried to investigate, but there was no way to actually see what was causing such a massive drain...

Since I haven't really bothered to check Task Manager to see exactly how much memory Windows 7 is consuming compared to Office or my other apps, I find myself wondering if there is any way to generate a sort of comprehensive graph from Task Manager? Is it possible to get a visual summary that would show me what a normal average for RAM and CPU usage should look like?

Given that I recently set my CPU fan to adjust based on processor temperature, I am certain the processor isn't under heavy load.

I am asking this not because my computer is slow—thankfully, it isn't, as I have 8GB of RAM and a 64-bit version of Windows 7—but rather out of pure curiosity.

The bottom line is this: pills are simply not an effective way to go.

And here I was, actually foolish enough to think I could end it all with hydrocortisone tablets.

Noah Garcia4 said:My family couldn't wrap their heads around why I didn't leave a suicide note. As if I actually wanted them to stumble upon some tragic manifesto. I just told them straight up that things had become unbearable. Apparently, through my circle of "subtle" friends, I heard they were bracing for the worst, finding it increasingly difficult to visit someone who is terminal 😲
But honestly, my family just doesn't get it—they look at me and see someone who has everything, all the material comforts, while completely ignoring the sheer magnitude of what I've lost over these grueling years. They act as if it’s easy to just move on, failing to realize how much mental fortitude it takes to finally say, "I'm done." And get this: I'm actually holding onto a sliver of hope that I won't end up back in the hospital. Coming back from the weekend, that unmistakable, nauseating hospital stench is just overwhelming. Now, instead of my loved ones struggling with the idea of visiting me, I was the one forced to be there. It was a miserable experience, truly.🙂

It is simply a self-defense mechanism. Please, try not to be quite so critical of others. We all had acquaintances who battled cancer or severe diabetes, and we could have stayed by their side until the very end. But did we? If we are being honest with ourselves, most of us didn't.

I personally felt completely lost on how to even approach a neighbor who was suffering from lung cancer before passing away.

Here is a poem dedicated to those of us broken by illness.

Eric Mitchell55 said:The first time, things just didn't go as planned. I was actually in a similar boat to you—feeling surprisingly okay, maybe even happy? It was about three days before I made my move. I spent that time subtly saying my goodbyes to everyone, making sure everything felt settled. On the actual night I decided to do it, I was out on the town with my girlfriends, just laughing and having a great time...

But once I got back home, that heavy feeling hit me. I realized, "Okay, this is it. This is the moment."

So, I took a massive amount of pills, and somehow, two weeks later, I woke up in a hospital bed.

The second time around, I didn't overthink it at all. I just acted on impulse, took the pills again, and thought it was finally over. But my body had other plans—I started vomiting almost immediately, which is how my family found out...

The thing is, my family lives in a bit of a bubble, honestly, just like most people do. I figured it would be easier on them if I blamed the voices in my head, so that's the story I gave them. I truly believe they can handle that much better than the truth—that I just wanted to end it all and die.
If they want to believe that version of reality, let them.

During those two weeks while you were sleeping or in a coma, did you experience anything at all? Any sounds, shadows, touches, a breeze, or perhaps any visions... like, could you perceive a difference between light and darkness... even just that, if nothing else...?

Did you feel them giving you IVs, or perhaps shaking you or slapping you, whatever?

Now that all of that has passed, do you feel as though some part of you has been changed forever? And do you think your family ever suspected that those voices coerced you into attempting suicide? Did they, for instance, ever suggest to you that when you heard the voices, you could have called for help?

Of course, if you find these questions too personal, you don't have to answer them.

I have found a link to an article from 2011 that feels as though it were written specifically for this discussion; I have even shared it within threads regarding thyroid health.

B-vitamins, mood and methylation

William Richardson12 said:Look, if Kat Katic has access to that Facebook profile, she should just hit up a mutual friend of hers to get in touch. Try to settle things before they blow up... If that guy from the NBA team in Mexico just updates his email on his Facebook account to his actual one, the whole thing's fixed.

Simple enough? 😁

Thank you for your response; we were actually thinking along those same lines. However, there are so many people on Facebook who share her exact same name! On her smartphone, the profile picture shows one specific person, yet when I register for my own Facebook account, it doesn't show the same image that appears on her phone.