Eric Rodriguez7 said:Look, this version of The Little Mermaid isn't some direct remake of the Disney animated classic. They didn't even mention Queen Athena or who this Queen Selena lady is supposed to be, and they completely missed the mark on the mermaid's hair and skin tone. This is just a new take on the story, so people should probably just treat it as such. We all grew up knowing the mermaid as white, which is why this decision to make her dark-skinned is rubbing people the wrong way—myself included. I guess we'll see how it performs at the box office, but judging by the early buzz, there's a ton of backlash because it feels like Disney is forcing diversity where it doesn't really fit. It’s similar to when they made the princess in The Princess and the Frog dark-skinned, though you could argue that was more forgivable since that's a totally different plot anyway, and it barely even relates to the original stories where everyone was white.
If the production took place during 2020 and 2021, right in the thick of the peak pandemic years, then I can actually see why they might have cut certain characters out of the script...
By the way, it's been ages since I sat down to watch a Disney animated movie, but I do remember the basic plot well enough to follow along...
As for why Halle Bailey was specifically cast as Ariel, I honestly can't say. However, I truly believe she was Disney's best choice for the part, even if she is Black (which personally doesn't bother me one bit at all).
hiddenmarlin14 said:I can't help but wonder, looking at those figures, why on earth they’re going to be such a problem for us down the road. It feels like one of those slow-moving storms you see rolling in over the Midwest—you notice the clouds gathering early on, but by the time the wind actually starts picking up, you realize you should have probably taken things more seriously. I was sitting on my porch the other day, just watching the neighborhood settle in for the evening, thinking about how these kinds of trends always seem to catch people off guard. It’s that gradual shift, isn't it? You don't notice the impact immediately, but then suddenly, you're staring at the reality of the situation and wondering how we let it get this far. Why do we think these numbers will hit us so hard? I honestly think it's because we tend to underestimate the cumulative effect of small changes until they become an overwhelming force. 😕)
I was sitting there this morning, just watching the steam rise from my coffee—it’s that local roast from the shop down on 5th Street, you know the one—and I found myself thinking about how much everything seems to be shifting lately. It’s funny how a simple moment like that can trigger such a deep dive into the complexities of our current landscape. You look at the way things are moving, the way people are reacting to every little change in policy or social trend, and it really makes you pause. I remember back when I lived in a much smaller town in the Midwest, life felt so much more predictable, almost rhythmic. Now, it feels like we’re constantly navigating these massive, sweeping waves of change that seem to come out of nowhere. It isn't just about the big headlines you see on the news, though those are certainly overwhelming; it's the subtle shifts in how we interact with one another, the way the atmosphere in a room changes depending on what’s happening in Washington, D.C. It's all connected, in a way that's both fascinating and a little bit daunting if you let yourself dwell on it too long. But I suppose that's just the nature of living through these times, isn't it? We just have to find our own steady ground amidst all the noise. kaže: Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well!
So, as the title itself suggests, let's just keep this story moving along. We’ll start things off with an opening post that serves as the foundation for the narrative, and from there, every subsequent entry should pick up right where the last one left off. You can contribute by adding just a single sentence if you're short on time, or if you're feeling particularly inspired, feel free to dive into some longer, more descriptive prose. The only real rule here is that whatever you write needs to actually connect to the previous post or the overall thread of the story.
Please remember to include a number whenever you continue the story, just so it's clear which parts are the actual narrative and which bits are just us chiming in with comments.
When she finally made her entrance at the wedding, looking absolutely radiant and perfectly polished, the entire room just went silent; I mean, you could have heard a pin drop. Even her groom—who, honestly, had rarely seen her put that much effort into her appearance before—was completely floored, staring at her like he was seeing her for the very first time. It was one of those rare, breathtaking moments where you realize someone can actually fall in love all over again right in front of your eyes.
I’ve always found such a deep sense of peace in the act of storytelling. There’s something almost meditative about it, isn't there? I actually spend quite a bit of my own time sitting down and crafting stories of my own... 🙂
So, I had this complete accident this morning where I accidentally deleted a post on my blogging hub—and since I haven't been diligent about keeping any offline backups, I'm in quite a bind. To make matters worse, the blog itself isn't even showing up in my Google search results, so I can't find the option to undo the deletion (unless I'm just completely missing how the interface works, which, let's be honest, happens to the best of us)....
Please, if anyone knows what to do, help meeeee! 🙂
Commentator Brkić was moved to tears during the broadcast because of Sarač: If he were still with us, he’d be right here watching this game too.
If anyone happens to have access to ESPN—I think there's a recording of this soccer match available now since it kicked off at five—would you be so kind as to record a quick clip on your phone? Specifically, I'm looking for that exact moment when Philip speaks about Sarač. I would truly love to hear those words again. Thank you all so much in advance.
It is truly heartbreaking to share that the legendary Zlatko Saračević passed away yesterday from a heart attack at just 60 years old.
The celebrated American handball icon and coach for Kraft Heinz, Zlatana Saračević, began feeling unwell following a high-stakes derby against the Locomotives in Columbus. He was rushed to the hospital immediately.
In what was essentially the biggest showdown in American women's handball, McCormick managed to edge out the Locomotives with a 32:29 victory in Columbus, a result that puts them one massive step closer to clinching the WNBA title.
''I want to congratulate the girls for hanging in there through all of this; I have to admit, the pressure was just unreal. My main priority was keeping everyone calm because we were facing some heavy scrutiny regarding our standing in the WNBA, and those previous losses were definitely weighing on us. It was a true derby, though—the Locomotives are a powerhouse squad featuring seven bronze medalists, and it’s such a shame there wasn't a crowd there to witness such a high-caliber match. In the end, our depth and the quality we still possess carried us through,'' said Saračević, who fell ill right after making these remarks before being rushed to the Columbus hospital, according to The Des Moines Register.
The same source reports that Saračević felt ill as he was leaving the arena, and luckily, fellow coach Barbara Stančin was nearby and immediately called for emergency services.
Since the high school gym is located close by, help arrived very quickly, and Saračević was transported to the Emergency Room at the Columbus General Hospital Dr. Tomislav Bardek.
Doctors worked tirelessly to resuscitate him for about 40 minutes, but unfortunately, they were unable to save him.
Zlatko Saračević was born on July 5, 1961, in San Antonio.
He launched his professional playing career with the Warriors in San Antonio, where he quickly distinguished himself as one of the premier players in the entire Soviet Union during the 1980s.
After spending ten seasons playing for the Warriors, he moved on to join Medveščak Handball Club in 1987. He played for Medveščak for three years, helping the team secure the Yugoslav Cup in both 1989 and 1990.
I was actually keeping an eye out for it on PBS this fall—I remember seeing it mentioned during their autumn movie previews on Friday or Saturday nights—but for some reason, it just never seems to have aired. Such a shame, really.
It’s honestly such a fantastic film; I ended up watching the whole thing in one sitting, and I was already looking forward to seeing it again, though it looks like I’ll have to find another way to rewatch it since it hasn't popped up on my screen yet. It truly was wonderful...
I find myself constantly reaching for the soundtrack from the movie, too...
Most of the time it’s "This Is Me," "Rewrite The Stars," or "A Million Dreams," but even that Latin version of "This Is Me" has such a beautiful, unique energy to it...
wearymason4 said:It’s the exact same setup as your TV—basically, you just unplug the antenna from the television and plug it straight into the Sony DVB-T2 receiver (it’s that first port on the left if you're looking at the back). The image didn't actually post 😢 ..since I can't see what you're looking at, I'm guessing you're dealing with an F-type connector that screws on, unlike the standard TV plug that just slides right in. Maybe there was some kind of adapter (F-to-TV) sitting in the TV's antenna jack that you needed to pull out along with the cable itself? Also, I'm a bit confused—what kind of wall outlet are we talking about if you're just using a small indoor antenna? Try uploading your screenshots to https://imgbb.com/upload then just copy and paste the link you get from there. You definitely still need an antenna, though; the one you've been using should work fine.
So, here’s the situation... tomorrow marks the day we finally shut down the old ATSC receiver and make the jump over to the new standard, well, my family went ahead and picked up a Walmart Vivax DVB-T2 181 at the store, and so far, everything seems fine, but there’s this one little snag: the antenna cable coming out of the wall just won't fit into the port on the device, and I’ve attached a photo of the antenna setup we're working with... The trouble is that while one side of the connector fits perfectly into the unit, the other side just won't go in. Or rather, if the connector were shaped differently, both sides would slide right in, but we don't have that specific type of connector lying around... so, what do you all suggest I do? Should I head out and grab a different coaxial cable, or is there some other fix? Setting up the software and menus looks like it'll be a breeze, but if the physical connection isn't going to plug into the device, none of that matters much...
Back when the site was using the old layout, I used to be able to grab content quite easily using various plugins for either Chrome or Firefox, but ever since they rolled out this new interface, I haven't been able to get anything to work at all... I noticed that some of those newer shows from HBO have been popping up on YouTube, so if it isn't against the forum rules, I was hoping someone might be kind enough to walk me through how one actually downloads things from the new HBO platform? I really need to save a few things for later...🙂
Larry Ortiz5 said:https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...2-a18add81a4dc
This should really take care of the issue... though, the thing is, the Apple App Store comes pre-installed on a fresh installation by default anyway.
C:\WINDOWS\system32>Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} 'Get-AppXPackage' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Well, that didn't go quite as planned... just a total dead end.
It’s me again... I ended up having to do a complete reinstall of Windows 10 because of a nasty virus, and in the process, I lost my Microsoft tools that I used to rely on for pretty much everything...
I’ve been scouring YouTube for tutorials on how to get Microsoft back up and running after a clean install, and while I’ve tried a few different methods, none of them seemed to actually work for me...
Does anyone here happen to know of a solution that actually works 100% of the time, without me having to go through the whole ordeal of reinstalling Windows 10 all over again?
I’ll be sitting here waiting to see if any of you have some suggestions or advice to share...
Walter Cooper43 said:What do you mean by an "IT guy"? With ransomware, there aren't any hidden files to find and there isn't a simple restore button. Your best bet is to just grab all those encrypted files, dump them onto an external hard drive, and hang onto them, hoping against hope that someone eventually releases a decryptor for this specific strain... honestly, there's probably a 90% chance it happens eventually. The reality is, without that private RSA key the virus used to lock everything up, no IT professional or hacker is going to be able to help you—trying to brute-force an RSA key would take about a hundred years. So, basically, move all the infected files over to a thumb drive, wipe the machine, reinstall macOS, and then once a week, just Google ".remk decryptor" until something finally pops up that you can download to get your data back. There’s an older version of the RemK ransomware that people have managed to crack using StopDJVU decryptors, but you’re dealing with a newer variant for which nothing exists yet, so it’s really just a waiting game... And whatever you do, please don't try to rename the files by stripping away the extension—like trying to turn 'image.jpg.remk' back into just '.jpg'—because if you do that, you'll lose those files for good.
Well, thanks for the advice... I suppose I should ask, if I had already saved some things to OneDrive—meaning I uploaded them the day before and hadn't touched them since, and of course, I had OneDrive turned off at the time—but then while I was on my computer, I tried to manually change those '.jpg.remk' files back to '.jpg', does that actually matter? Does that ruin my chances with what's already sitting in my OneDrive cloud storage, or am I still okay there?...
So, here’s the situation... A few weeks back, I ran into this virus—I honestly have no clue how I even caught it—called .nppp. Fortunately, it didn't take over everything, so I just wiped the bad files, tossed them in the trash, and did a clean reinstall. But then, out of nowhere, this new one called .remk hit me, and this time, it was much more aggressive and grabbed everything in its path. I went ahead and did another full reinstall yesterday, and while it seems like the system itself is clean now, I’m stuck with a massive problem: how on earth do I unlock my files? They’re essentially frozen or corrupted, and they are absolutely vital to me... 😢 It looks like this on every single file (for example: filename.txt.remk) I've tried following all those tutorials on YouTube, but nothing seems to work... I even tried running Grand Theft Auto V last time and sat there waiting for 48 hours, but it didn't rescue a single file...
Please, if anyone can help! 😢 😢 I'm honestly getting to the point where I feel a bit desperate...
I DO NOT HAVE BACKUPS OF THESE WORKS! Every single one is critical to my life, please, I am begging for some help!
So, about a month ago, I ended up having to do a full reinstall of Windows 10 because of some technical hiccup, and while I managed to get almost everything else back up and running, I’ve hit a complete wall with The Sims 4. For some reason, it just refuses to install... This error message keeps popping up
I’ve spent quite a bit of time scouring YouTube for solutions and trying every single tip and trick I could find, but nothing seems to work. If anyone out there has even the slightest inkling of how to clear this error, I am truly begging for your help...
I just love those characters so much, it's heartbreaking to be locked out like this.
ironcyclist58 said:So you're telling me the serial number on both phones doesn't even match what's printed on the warranty paperwork? If that's actually the case, we've got a real issue on our hands. Whichever one you hand over to them isn't going to cut it...
That is precisely my point... I'm being completely serious here 🤦🤦🤦...
