Hello,
Thank you to everyone for guidance and help on studying. I passed with three AT’s (above target) on my first attempt today.
Here is my roadmap for studying:
• Udemy TIA Education Andrew Ramdayal: PMP Certification Exam Prep Course 35 PDU Contact Hours (82% on exam at end)
• Studied the schedule and cost formulas and project document handouts from the Udemy TIA AR Course for a couple hours.
• Studied the process and knowledge area handout until I could I could map everything in under 5 minutes at 100% at this website:
https://pmaspirant.com/project-management-process-group-and-knowledge-area-mapping-game
• YouTube David McLachlan Videos -200 Agile Questions and Answers -150 PMBOK 7 Scenario Based Exam Answers and Questins -100 Waterfall PMP Questions and Answers
• TIA Exam Simulator (tiaexams.com) Scores: 76, 73, 90, 96, 85, 80% - only 1 attempt at each.
• PMI Study Hall (SH) Scores: 70, 64, 71% without expert level questions 75, 72, 86%
I bought the version of SH with 6 tests and a bunch of small tests. I took three full length tests and did a portion of a fourth and stopped because I felt I had a grasp on everything. I didn’t take any of the 15 question tests.
Thanks again to everyone that has shared knowledge to help out. This is the true power of the internet. Building connections and collaboration to help others. 😊

Hi all,
I'm looking to streamline some of my copy editing process from where it is now. I have an existing VB script that was written for me by a former coworker in our IT department and have edited it in places to fix some small issues I've had with it.
What the current script does is clean up formatting for things like dates (remove year, get rid of leading zeroes), times (combine them into a single entry, drop the end time if its less than 1 hour), and some other basic formatting. Afterward, I can run the excel file through a Mail Merge in Word to get it close enough, and edit / combine everything by hand.
Script here: https://pastebin.com/ymtK5xWd
What I'd like for it to do, and what takes a lot of my time to do manually, is to combine identical duplicate events with several dates into a single row, and then sort all events by date/time. Is something like that possible with a vb script in excel? Are there existing examples that do something similar?
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Example of formatted final text:

Speaking Clearly Beginners
Southeast Branch
Saturdays, April 8 & 22, 10:30 a.m.
Fridays, April 14 & 28, 10:30 a.m.
Virtual
Fridays, April 14 & 28, 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays, April 8 & 22, 2:30 p.m.
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

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2	English from Zero	Online	Virtual ESL Room 2	Monday, May 01 2023	6:45pm	7:45pm	Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!	No	Published	No
3	Creole Connect	South Trail Branch	South Trail - Meeting Room 1	Monday, May 01 2023	4:00pm	5:15pm	Vini aprann pale e pratike anglè w nan kou sa .	No	Published	No
4	Speaking Clearly Advanced	Online	Virtual ESL Room 2	Monday, May 01 2023	10:30am	11:30am	Speaking Clearly Advanced is a course designed for students who want to improve their speaking and presentation skills.	No	Published	No
5	Virtual: English Conversation Hour	Online	Virtual ESL Room 2	Monday, May 01 2023	4:15pm	5:15pm	Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!	No	Published	No
6	English from Zero	Chickasaw Branch	Chickasaw - Combined Meeting Room	Monday, May 01 2023	5:30pm	6:45pm	English from Zero classes are designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop has a specific target topic. See calendar for more information.	No	Published	No
7	Virtual: English from Zero	Online	Virtual ESL Room 2	Monday, May 01 2023	3:00pm	4:00pm	Join us to learn and talk about new basic English vocabulary associated with different topics. Please register!	No	Published	No

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Greetings and salutations, everyone!
I'll keep this as brief as possible, which is probably going to turn into an ironic statement. In summary, a friend and I are looking to get into the Social Media Management/Arbitration business. You know, the people that convince small businesses that they would be better off hiring a professional and then take those job offers to professionals we already know and see if they're interested. Hopefully a win-win all around. However, we are working on what estimates and packages to give our clients, and we have run into a number of conflicting data points.
By our estimate, the average social media manager who is established enough to have at least a small profile is looking to make about 60000 yearly at 40 hours/week. This leaves us with an hourly rate of ~30. A little more, a little less on some months.
The platforms we are looking at are primarily Facebook and Instagram, with the possibility of Twitter or even Tik Tok if those platforms seem like a better fit. For our target client, though, Facebook and Instagram are where they would find most of their target audience. Thus, according to our numbers, if we want to contract a social media manager for them, then 10 hrs a week runs at 1200, 5 at 600, etc. Now, these contracts are designed to run over multiple months with the shortest period of time being 3 and the longest being 36, so there is hopefully the draw of guaranteed income. All work is to be submitted and scheduled one month in advance of posting, and the clients are responsible for any community engagement. The main services we are focused on are planning, content creation, and month to month analysis of performance with adjustments made to the next month's plan based on that. That being said, we also want to make sure we are compensating people fairly for their work and expertise.
So, my question is this: how much content and what other services is it reasonable to expect from a freelance manager working with Facebook and Instagram at, say, 5, 10, or even 20 hours a week?

Hi everyone!
I've been scratching my head for the past two hours trying to understand the behavior of my Rust program without success, and I was hoping someone from the community might have some insights :)
Starting from a basic "hello world" Rust program, I've compiled it using the Musl target on a Ubuntu host:
cargo build --release --target=x86_64-unknown-linux-musl
Running LDD (on the Ubuntu host) reveals that the program is statically linked:
ldd ./target/x86_64-unknown-linux-musl/release/testrust statically linked
But if I copy this binary on an Alpine Docker image and re-run LDD, this is what I get:
/ # ldd ./testrust /lib/ld-musl-x86_64.so.1 (0x7f54a021e000)
So it seems the same binary is behaving as dynamically linked on Alpine.
Does anyone have any idea of what is happening?
Thanks!

Target User: u/hold417
URL: /Twittecomments/11ww2m9/could_not_add_the_phone_number_to_my_account/
Title: could not add the phone number to my account
Body:
I could not add my phone number to my Twitter account (the system shows my number is already taken), although I am sure my number did not link to any other account. And after five attempts, it says I've reached the limit and I have to try again in 24 hours.
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Target User: u/SoLogicallyUntrue
URL: /Twittecomments/11wvmgn/my_twitter_account_wasnt_able_to_load_anything/
Title: My Twitter account wasn’t able to load anything for a few hours now. It kept stuck in a loading loop. I can’t load any latest feed at all.

Target User: u/hold417
URL: /Twittecomments/11wvn3c/could_not_add_the_phone_number_to_my_account/
Title: could not add the phone number to my account
Body:
I could not add my phone number to my Twitter account (the system shows my number is already taken), although I am sure my number did not link to any other account. And after five attempts, it says I've reached the limit and I have to try again in 24 hours.
I was wondering if anyone has met the same issue before and solved it. Appreciate it.

Target User: u/SoLogicallyUntrue
URL: /Twittecomments/11wvmgn/my_twitter_account_wasnt_able_to_load_anything/
Title: My Twitter account wasn’t able to load anything for a few hours now. It kept stuck in a loading loop. I can’t load any latest feed at all.

Hey everyone! Started working with CVS as a pharm tech trainee about a month and a half ago and just had a few questions. How exactly do you get your license? No one really went into detail and basically just told me to do modules and get my hours in. But exactly what modules? And how many hours? It’s a bit confusing and I’m struggling to really understand what I need to be proactively doing to get my license ASAP. Also how long does it usually take to get everything done so i get licensed? Thank you!

I am so tired of having to deal with withdrawal symptoms every 6 months because of meds checks.
I've been on meds for 20+ years. I have been taking my current meds for over 10 and the same dose for 4 years. Yet, every six months I have to play this ridiculous game of cat and mouse to make sure I don't run out. My GP understands this, but his office staff is a revolving door of annoying.
I can't speak for all meds, but I start experiencing withdrawal from Effoxor in about 6 hours after a missed dose. Lamotragine is not as severe, but I know by 10am if I forgot to take it the night before.
I am currently stuck in the Dr office/pharmacy circle of hell waiting for meds while I am dizzy, nauseous and brain dead.

The 30-06 Springfield is an American cartridge through and through. It’s a two-time World War champion, can take down any big game animal North America can throw at it, and you’ve selected it for deer hunting.
All we can say is, “Good call!”
The 30-06 has been putting venison on plates and in freezers for well over a century, and as such there’s a lot of different hunting rounds available. But with so much variety, it can be hard to pick the best one for your deer hunting needs.
If you’re in a hurry, then we’d recommend that you pick up a box of Barnes 150 Grain TTSX. It’s the best 30-06 ammo for deer hunting. However, if you have some time and want to see our entire top 5 list, just keep reading.
If you’re new to deer hunting or looking for more information about the 30-06 Springfield, check out our Buyer’s Guide HERE. Otherwise, scroll just a bit down to review more of our list…

The Best 30-06 Ammo for Deer Hunting

1. Barnes VOR-TX 150 Grain TTSX
2. Remington CoreLokt 150 Grain Scirocco Bonded
3. Hornady American Whitetail 150 Grain SP
4. Winchester Power Point 165 Grain PSP
5. Federal Fusion 180 gr FSP

Best Overall 30-06 Ammo for Deer Hunting

Barnes VOR-TX 150 Grain TTSX

Specs

• Casing - Brass
• Bullet Type – Tipped Tripple-Shock X (TTSX)
• Bullet Weight - 150 Grains
• Muzzle Velocity – 2,970 fps
• Muzzle Energy – 2,937 ft-lbs.

Pros

• Designed for rapid and controlled expansion
• Near 100% weight retention
• All-copper bullet legal in California

Cons

• Pricier than other options

Why We Chose It

The best deer hunting rounds for the 30-06 are affordable, in stock, and have additional features that control expansion and adequately maximize penetration. The 150-grain Barnes TTSX meets all our standards, and it’s something we can recommend to everyone.
Barnes takes extraordinary measures to produce insanely high-quality ammo, and the TTSX line is no exception. The polymer tip makes the TTSX more aerodynamic, raising the ballistic coefficient and helping the bullet penetrate before expanding.
The bullet’s terminal performance is nothing short of superb. The 150-grain bullet penetrates deep and expands to nearly double its original diameter (assuming impact occurs between 1,800 and 3,000 fps). The brilliant design and all-copper composite make an extremely effective wound cavity. All you need to worry about is shot placement!
In addition to being a slam dunk for deer season, we love this round for its versatility. Not only can the Barnes 150 gr TTSX easily take down a deer at 500 yards with proper shot placement, but it can also be used for larger game animals like black bears, elk, and moose.
If you want an efficient round that’s pretty easy to find, pick up a box of the Barnes 150 gr TTSX. The high ballistic coefficient, superior Barnes quality, and flat trajectory make it well worth a few dollars per round.

Honorable Mention

Nosler Trophy Grade 150 Grain Nosler Partition - Another excellent round you should grab for deer hunting is Nosler Partition ammo for the 30-06. The Nosler Partition bullet has two components separated by a partition, the front for penetration/expansion and the back for weight retention. Of course, if you need a round for hunting large animals, consider the Nosler 150 grain Accubond. However, we found Nosler Partition ammo easier to find in stock.

Best 30-06 Ammo for Deer Hunting - Runner Up

Remington CoreLokt 150 Grain Scirocco Bonded

Specs

• Casing - Brass
• Bullet Type - Swift Scirocco Bonded
• Bullet Weight - 150 Grains
• Muzzle Velocity – 2,910 fps
• Muzzle Energy – 2,821 ft-lbs

Pros

• High availability
• Extremely accurate in our hands
• Perfect for deer and elk hunting

Cons

• Expensive

Why We Chose It

Remington 150 Grain Scirocco Bonded ammo is an excellent round for hunters during deer season. It’s a hard-hitting bullet with a flatter trajectory than some other rounds and leaves an impressive wound channel.
Like the Barnes TTSX, Swift Scirocco Bonded bullets have nearly 100% weight retention to maximize penetration. The polymer tip is responsible for initiating expansion, but the electro-chemical bonding process is what keeps the lead core and copper jacket together to ensure deadly terminal performance.
You’ll get adequate expansion at velocities as low as 1,650 fps (around 500 yards). This gives you a little more distance than some of our other recommendations. It’s also slightly cheaper than the Barnes TTSX but still pricier than some other options on our top 5 list.
Not only does the Remington 150 gr Swift Scirocco Bonded bullet do amazing work on deer, but we also love it because you can ethically hunt elk, black bears, and moose too.

Best Budget 30-06 Ammo for Deer Hunting

Hornady American Whitetail 150 Grain SP

Specs

• Casing - Brass
• Bullet Type – Jacketed Soft Point (JSP)
• Bullet Weight - 150 Grains
• Muzzle Velocity – 2,910 fps
• Muzzle Energy – 2,820 ft-lbs

Pros

• Low price tag makes it easy to buy in bulk
• Backed by Hornady’s high-quality reputation
• JSP (Jacketed Soft Point) for great terminal performance and expansion

Cons

• Shorter effective range on deer

Why We Chose It

Hornady American Whitetail is a phenomenal choice if you’re looking for excellent factory ammo on a budget and you don’t have time to work on handloads. Easy on the wallet and effective on the hunt, this 150-grain cartridge offers phenomenal terminal performance and exceptional accuracy.
Hornady Whitetail is an extremely popular choice for avid hunters because it’s a high-quality round that deals a lot of damage to the deer and not your pocketbook. With Hornady’s patented InterLock® design, the lead core and jacket stay together on impact giving you high levels of penetration and expansion.
Hornady Whitetail utilizes a soft point bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2,910 fps that can accurately bag a deer within 400 yards (just over 1,800 fps) and still achieve the expansion necessary to bring down a trophy buck.
Although Hornady American Whitetail is soft on the wallet, the jacketed soft point bullet design is less effective at long range shots when compared to other offerings on our top 5 list. However, if you hunt in wooded areas like New England, the Midwest, and forests of the Pacific Northwest, then Hornady American Whitetail 150 gr SP ammo will offer more than enough range for deer season this fall.

Honorable Mention

Prvi Partisan 150 Grain SP: This is another excellent budget round that simply gets the job done. If you’re looking for an affordable deer hunting cartridge, Prvi Partisan is an excellent backup choice. It’s readily available and the soft pointed lead core will easily penetrate medium-sized game animals.

Best 30-06 Ammo for Deer - Fan Favorite

Winchester Power Point 165 Grain PSP

Specs

• Casing - Brass
• Bullet Type - Pointed Soft Point
• Bullet Weight - 165 Grains
• Muzzle Velocity – 2,800 fps
• Muzzle Energy – 2,872 ft-lbs

Pros

• Affordable and easy to find
• Accuracy
• Excellent expansion

Cons

• Not great for large game like elk

Why We Chose It

We love a good, tried and true 30-06 cartridge, and Winchester Power Point 165 grain fits that bill perfectly. This low-cost cartridge has a flat trajectory and packs more than enough wallop to take down any deer in your sights.
Winchester designed its Power Point bullets for accuracy and penetration. The soft lead core is encased in a copper jacket, so you’ll have the controlled expansion necessary to create a sufficient wound cavity and ethically take home your deer.
The Winchester Power Point was deadly accurate in our hands and expands perfectly between 3,000 and 1,800 feet per second. Assuming you keep your shots within 300 yards, you’ll bag a deer for less than $2/round without having to trek through the woods following blood trails.
However, while many hunters have taken down large creatures with the 165-grain Winchester Power Point, it’s a bit risky to use it for hunting bigger game (larger than 300 pounds). Shot placement and distance will play a significant role in your success.
If you want to ethically hunt deer, this round will work. But if you want to hunt larger game, try one of the other rounds on our list.

Honorable Mention

Federal Power-Shok 150 Grain - Another excellent round that works well on the medium-sized game, like whitetail deer and mule deer. It’s a traditional lead core soft-point bullet with no bells and whistles. If you’re looking for a low-cost conventional 30-06 ammo for deer hunting that simply gets the job done, then look no further than Federal Power-Shok.

Best 30-06 Ammo for Deer Hunting

Federal Fusion 180 gr FSP

Specs

• Casing - Brass
• Bullet Type – Fusion Soft Point
• Bullet Weight - 180 Grain
• Muzzle Velocity – 2700 fps
• Muzzle Energy – 2,913 ft-lbs

Pros

• Developed specifically for deer hunting
• Incredibly accurate
• Accurate
• Inexpensive and abundant

Cons

• Not great for hunting larger game animals

Why We Chose It

If you’re looking for the first round developed specifically for deer hunters, then look no further than the Federal Fusion 180 gr FSP.
Utilizing a skived nose, the Federal Premium Fusion Soft Point is built for immediate and deadly expansion the moment it encounters soft tissue. This is perfect for thin-skinned game like whitetail and mule deer, where you want maximum penetration, weight retention, and a wide wound channel.
The copper jacket used on FSP rounds is electrochemically bound to the soft lead core. This makes for a perfectly uniform jacket that is incredibly accurate for a soft point round.
The massive 180 grain bullet really does a number on medium sized game, transferring the maximum amount of kinetic energy possible into that trophy whitetail that wandered in front of your tree stand.
Although the Federal Fusion is perfect for deer, it’s not the best choice for larger game like elk. However, if you want the original purpose-built deer round, then Federal Fusion 180 gr is a perfect choice to take out into the woods this fall.

Oh Deer! That’s a Wrap

Congratulations! You made it all the way to the end. No matter which of these factory loads you choose, you’ll be well armed to put Bambi in your freezer this deer season.
But since you made it this far, do you want to keep learning more about the 30-06 Springfield? We’ve shared a vast majority of our wisdom in the sections above but keep scrolling to take a gander at our 30-06 buyer’s guide.
Or if you’re ready to order a box from our list, click HERE to go back to the top.

Buyer’s Guide: What to Look for in 30-06 Hunting Ammo

The 30-06 Springfield is considered by many as the quintessential hunting round. It has served the US military through two World Wars and has been taking down deer, elk, and moose across North America for over 100 years.
It is the round that all other hunting cartridges are compared to. Often you’ll hear hunters make the comparison of, “Well is it any better than a 30-06?” Which tells you that the old warhorse has quite a long track record of putting game down humanely and efficiently.
As such, the 30-06 has seen a lot of work done on it to make it one of the best all-around hunting rounds on the market. With multiple bullet designs and grain weights, picking the best hunting load for your needs can be difficult for newer shooters or hunters.
But don’t worry! We are here to help you cut through all the hype and buzzwords to explain what you should be looking for in an excellent deer hunting round.
As experts in the field, we analyze a lot of hunting loads, from weight to bullet types and more. So, take some time and read through the following sections to learn more about choosing hunting ammo.

Deer Hunting & Weight Grains

Although the weight of the bullet affects numerous factors, including wind resistance, terminal performance, ballistics, and expansion, shot placement and knowing your rifle always prevail over the “best bullet weight.”
But, for those curious, how do you know what weight is best for hunting deer? Well, the answer to that question is highly subjective, and for good reason! You’ll have to consider distance, how your rifle handles the round, and what you’re shooting (deer, in this case).
The lighter the bullet, the more muzzle velocity, and therefore, the faster it will travel. This creates for a flatter shooting bullet that is more forgiving or ranging mistakes.
On the other hand, heavier bullets tend to travel slower but are more resistant to wind drift and pack more kinetic energy.
If you’re trying to shoot an elk at over 500 yards, you’re going to want something that hits a bit harder to make sure you have enough kinetic energy to ensure a clean kill. But if you’ve got a whitetail in your crosshairs at 400 yards or less, you don’t necessarily need a massive bullet to get the job done.
For whitetail deer, hogs, or pronghorn, the 150 gr and 165 gr bullets offer a happy compromise between stopping power, lower recoil, and a flatter trajectory.
However, do keep in mind that your next deer won’t ask you, “What grain weight is that TTSX bullet you just shot me with?” Because if you’re using premium expanding hunting ammo and can put the bullet inside the vitals, the deer won’t be asking you anything at all!

Types of Hunting Bullets

You’ve surely seen a lot of acronyms online and on ammo boxes. But what do they all mean?
Hunting is a lot different than competitive or long-range target shooting. The goal isn’t just to hit your target, but to put down your quarry quickly and humanely. The hunting ammunition you choose needs to keep working after the initial impact.
So, it’s important to put a little more thought into your hunting rifle cartridges. To put it simply, match-grade ammo won’t cut it.
For example, you don’t want to use FMJ (full metal jacket) ammo for hunting. It’s typically a lead core bullet that won’t expand.
To further complicate things, match-grade ammo is typically loaded with Boat-Tail Hollow Point (BTHP) bullets. Although hollow point bullets are typically used for self-defense handgun ammo, these rifle bullets are designed for extreme accuracy and NOT terminal expansion.
To help you sort things out, we made a list of some of the most common hunting bullet types deer hunters utilize and why they are effective.

SP (Soft Point)

You’ll see a few variations of SP rounds. From Soft Point to Pointed Soft Point and the beloved Jacketed Soft Points, all are perfectly suitable for hunting deer. But let’s break down the differences.
Of course, you’ll find soft point bullets are just that; they have a softer lead core than other bullet types. Unlike FMJs (full metal jackets) which have a dense lead core, soft points consist of a softer core with an exposed nose cavity allowing the bullet to expand easily. However, if a bullet expands too quickly, it will not penetrate, which leads us to jacketed soft points.
Like JHPs (jacketed hollow points), a JSP (jacketed soft point) is a jacketed round. Except, a small part of the lead core is still exposed. This design allows for both penetration and controlled expansion while also maintaining a high ballistic coefficient.
You will also see PSP, which stands for Pointed Soft Point. These bullets have the same overall design as soft points, except the pointed tips make them more aerodynamic and more accurate for longer range shots.

Polymer Tipped Bullets

These days, polymer tipped bullets are all the range for hunting ammo. The polymer tip not only provides a more aerodynamic bullet, but it also aids in expansion.
Bullets like the Barnes TTSX, Hornady SST, and Nosler Ballistic Tip utilize the tip to initiate bullet expansion. This creates a more uniform wound channel and puts down game more quickly and humanely.

Bonded Tip Bullets

A bonded tip bullet is one where the jacket is chemically fused to the lead core rather than pressed. The reason for this is better penetration. As per the Scirocco recommendation above, a bonded tip will hold together much better and control expansion. There are a variety of bonded tip bullets, they typically have a higher price tag, but they’re well worth the extra coin if you’re hunting or buying self-defense ammo.

Get to Know the 30-06

Before we leave you with nothing but a vast technical knowledge of the 30-06 (which we know you appreciate), let’s talk 30-06 fun facts.
To start, the 30-06 is a 30-caliber round. So, where does the -06 (aught six) come in? Well, the round was first produced in 1906. That’s right. The 30-06 simply means it was the 30 caliber round of 1906.
Before retiring into an American hunting cartridge, this round was used with the M1 Garand during WWII and in Korea. As a matter of fact, it was the military’s favorite rifle bullet for nearly fifty years. It was a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt, who took a keen interest in hunting (he left North America in 1909 and hit up Africa for a big game hunt).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the effective deer hunting range for the 30-06?

Most 30-06 ammo will be incredibly accurate within 400 yards. However, you also want to consider the muzzle velocity for an effective shot. If the round exceeds 3,000 fps, it may not expand. If it drops below 1,800 fps (excluding the Scirocco Bonded rounds), it also won’t expand.
Of course, do keep in mind that the effective range can vary based on your rifle barrel length. A longer barrel will result in a higher muzzle velocity thanks to a more complete powder burn than a shorter barreled rifle.
Therefore, if you’re using the Browning Gold Medallion lever-action rifle one day and a Ruger American bolt-action the next, you may get extremely different results.

Is the 30-06 a good cartridge for deer hunting?

Absolutely! The 30-06 Springfield has been bagging deer for well over a century and shows no signs of slowing down.
However, we can’t say that a deer will be able to tell the difference between a 30-06 Springfield, 270 Winchester, or the 6.5 Creedmoor, provided you select an appropriate bullet that expands and penetrates well. Smaller rounds like the 223 Rem can be used but many states prohibit them for deer hunting.
As stated previously, there are some 30-06 rounds that may leave you following a blood trail in the woods for hours. But as long as you choose one of the options we listed (or something similar), you’ll have an excellent hunting round.

What is a premium hunting bullet?

Premium hunting bullets are those that are manufactured specifically for controlled expansion and penetration. The term first reflected Nosler’s partitioned ammo because, before that, bullets didn’t exactly focus on terminal ballistics.
Today, several ammo manufacturers push the limits of imagination and engineer all sorts of ways to make bullets better for hunting. Premium bullets often have higher ballistic coefficients and are incredibly accurate. You’ll still find them with a common boat tail and spitzer design, but it’s what’s inside that counts!
Others love that they can purchase a few rounds and start reloading. No matter your preference, a premium bullet typically performs better.

Do manufacturers still make bolt-action rifles chambered in the 30-06 Springfield?

Yes! The caliber may be old, but you’ll find Ruger, Mossberg, Remington, Savage, and many others still make bolt-action rifles chambered in 30-06.

Is there a nickel-plated brass 30-06 hunting round?

Yes. Notably, the Sierra Gameking uses a nickel-plated brass case.

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Okay so let me start by saying that I grew up Never knowing about Disc or Cups. I started my period around the age of 12-13 and my mom gave me a super stock supply of pads.
I Hated Them! I hated the idea of wearing something I thought of as a “lady diaper”. I hated sitting in it, walking in it, and I was always paranoid about the size I needed, thinking that my classmates could see it through my jeans.
I had tried tampons, but my lady-hole could not take the size of tampon my mom used and I didn’t know at the time that they even made smaller tampons. I simply had to use whatever my mom brought home.
In college, I discovered a size of tampons I was comfortable with. The slimmer brands like U by Kotex we’re my go-tos.
Last year, I really got into sustainable living and wanted a solution to menstruation that wouldn’t impact the planet as much as single use products.
So I went to Target and bought my first cup. The Diva Cup.
I got home, and began the cleaning process eager to test it out and when it was finally time to insert it. I used the punch fold and slid that sucker in.
And it hurt like hell. I was so uncomfortable. It hurt to walk. It hurt to sit and it made my cramps unbearable (I rarely Ever have cramps that a little ibuprofen can’t cure, but these cramps were Relentless!)
After an hour of trying to bear through the pain, I tapped out. I snatched the cup out of my hoo-ha put it in its very pretty purple sack and threw it away.
A year later, I’m trying again. But this time I’ve across an alternative to the cup. The disc. Specifically, the Flex Reusable Disc.
And Girl!
Oh my god. This is a life-changer. Not only is it comfortable. But I forget about it like I do with Tampons.
I was hearing horror stories about people who either can’t get it in or can’t get it out. But as a complete beginner, I’ve had absolutely zero issues with insertion or removal.
I have to say it is as messy as the cup. But upon removal I discovered that I cramp more with it out than I do with it in. Still trying to figure out why that is, but no complaints here. 😄
If you’re a beginner like me, and you’re thinking about trying this product, make sure you watch a lot of informative/instructional videos on YouTube.
And if you’re still interested beyond that point, in the words of Shia LaBeouf, “Just Do It!”
(For reference, I’m 4’11, 140lbs and have an embarrassingly low pain tolerance.)

I was running into an issue with my game crashing and it was seemingly random and would always be the game freezing, then black screen, driver crash and then unity error.
Warning, while the fix I used is at the start of this post, the rest of the post is long because I will then explain why I did what I did to "bandaid" it so at least the theory can be understood.
I do not claim this will fix everyones issue, just fixed mine so thought I would share.
I reported it multiple times and sent bug report but never had any response.
Here is how I have been running the game without issue, it works for me, try it yourself and see.
Msi afterburner, core clock speed -200, memory clock -500, target power limit 90% on my specific gpu.
Yours might need different settings, play around with them and see. Won't hurt anything and you won't lose much if any performance as the game is extremely cpu and ram dependent
Why did I try this? I used event viewer to see it was always my d3d device driver crash causing it.
Assumed drivers, used ddu and reinstalled. Did not fix.
Tried fresh windows install, no go. Tried different gpu (I was using a 2080ti EVGA FTW3 Ultra factory oc) switched to my girlfriends msi ventus 2080ti.
Game functioned just fine. So I figured damn, my gpu is failing.
But that begs the question, why only tarkov?
So I did testing...
The ventus 2080ti only reached a load clock speed of between 1800-1890
The EVGA was between 2000-2070.
I watched carefully as the crash happened, it always occurred when the card was running at about 1990-2000 and then when something pushed the gpu to its boost clock max, instant freeze.
The power limit would spike, and the driver would crash.
I tested other unity titles and had no issues.
I have seen posts before of people claiming overclock scan cause stability issues with tarkov. With this card being at the bleeding edge of its performance from factory I figured, hell why not try and under clock it to the point it doesn't crash.
So I tried it in intervals of 50, as I do when overclocking. I finally got to -200 and that's when I would go from crashing every 5 minutes or so, to start least an hour sometimes.
I tried going further down but that didn't help. So I started watching other things.
Tarkov is a ram heavy game, it also likes lots of gpu ram. So my thought was why not try that too and see. I had to take it down from the factory speed of 7000 to 6500 and that was able to get me stable.
So, performance, how many frames did I lose?
3-5 depending on map. The game doesn't really utilize the gpu very well and is heavily cpu and ram speed dependent. So difference on factory for of 130-vs-135 as an example.
For other system info... 32 gigabytes of gskill ripjaw 3600mhz ram Ryzen 5800x3d Asus tuf x570 gaming (wifi) Samsung nvme ssd. Windows 10.
I tried the gpu in a Intel build and had same issue and same solution. So far, looking at the numbers, my gpu is factory overclocked by about 20% so my underclock is about the same. Why the memory too? No idea can't explain that one, shot in the dark that worked.
Have used multiple test software and stress test applications and games and verified card is fine in all other use cases. Just tarkov.
My theory is the game is trying to utilize the gpu, pushes it, gets too much power and the card wants more info than the game will give, and crashes. No idea why honestly, maybe someone who knows more can elaborate further.
Interestingly, my brother has a 3090 and had the same issue. He did the same thing as me, and it fixed it for him too. On an Intel 12900 build.
I don't have an amd card to try, as I've seen users with amd cards have the issue as well, give it a try, maybe it will work.
So there's my long post, hope it helps someone. Seems it's an overclock issue at the root cause either way you look at it. The card is factory oc, so users experiencing this issue may want to look at the stock specs of the card before factory oc and go from there.
Happy raiding!

Well, I've been sitting on this for a bit now, so thank you to u/cmdr_shadowstalker, u/BruhMomentGEE, and u/Kazevenikov for their editing help. I know these past few chapters have been heavy, but they are crucial to the long road ahead. Life truly is the journey for we all know our eventual destination. Without any further ado, the newest chapter.
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Sera sighed as she looked up at the ceiling. It had been almost a week since Cain had left and she could feel his absence taking its toll. She had sometimes woken up, eager to make him breakfast, only to be greeted by silence as she tore the blankets off. Allison had come by a couple days ago for a movie night, but she had left early as her posting was being moved around and she was being called back to help train new Marines, on Earth this time.
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So…here she was, staring up at the ceiling thinking about Cain. Sera had thought that the time would fly and she would get a message from him on a courier ship but…nothing.
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The beeping of her omnipad shook her out of her funk a bit, the digital bell grating a bit to her more sensitive ears.
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“Hello?” Sera asked, her voice tired.
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“Hey girl! How’s it going?” the enthusiastic voice of Meli said from the other end of the line. Sera sighed as her more upbeat tone gave her something to focus on.
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Sera sighed as she deflated a bit on the bed. “Fine. Just…great.”
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She could hear Meli frowning from the other end of the line.
“Sera…you don’t sound fine. You can tell me girl, it’s okay. You and Cain only recently made up and…well, it got bad between you two if I remember what Allison told me. I could come over if you want,” Meli offered, her tone becoming gentler and more caring.
Sera shook her head and curled up on her side, boring imaginary holes into the drywall opposite her. Wanting nothing more than to just not talk about those awful two weeks. “N-no. It’s fine. I just…it’s a bit of a funk, okay? I’m fine Meli, truly I am,” she warbled, the memories of all the restless nights and painful memories beginning to well again.
“I’m not convinced Sera. You sound hurt. I’ll be over as soon as I can, and I may have a surprise for the three of us. See you in a bit!” Meli chirped before ending the call.
“I-wait! Meli? Meli? Damnit!” Sera cursed, her brief outburst leading her deflate more and more. She sighed as she thought about the brief things that had flashed in her mind. How Meli should have left her alone, how she still needed Cain-
The thought hit like a freight train, waves of sorrow crashing over her like a grotesque wave as she thought back to the things she had called Cain. How she had lashed out at him, driving him away when they needed each other the most. Sera felt herself grow weak at how she nearly tore herself apart in front of him, content to destroy the life they had built together.
She didn’t even care that she was still naked, the sheet offering little to nothing in terms or protection against the cold air of the AC. Sera shivered as the malaise took over, her bed now offering only cold comfort instead of the warmth of her fiancé by her side. She sniffled as another synthetic ping echoed from her omnipad, reluctantly rolling over to look at the message.
>Allison: Sent: 2:12 PM
Sera wanted to sink into the bed at Allison’s message, wanting to just be alone. A part of her scolded her for closing herself off, inwardly saying that she needed Allison and Meli now more than ever. But deep down another, more primal part of her kept her closed off and isolated. She had failed as a woman, to protect her man, from her own choices to boot. She deserved this.
Sera could feel the tears well up again as someone knocked on the door. Sniffling, she stumbled out of bed and navigated through the tight hallway. She coughed from a bit of spit going the wrong way and finally landed at the door, steeling herself before twisting the knob and opening up.
“Hey, did you get my mess-?” Allison began, stopping and fumbling a bit as Sera propped herself up in the doorway, her body in the nude.
“I…what is it?” Sera asked, her tone sad, almost defeated.
Allison swallowed. “Uh, well, you’re naked.”
“Huh? Oh, I didn’t notice,” Sera sighed about to close the door again. Allison reacted quickly and stopped Sera from shutting herself off again, the amazonian hybrid slipping inside.
“Hey, c’mon Sera, this isn’t you. Why don’t we go out for lunch? You look like you could use something to eat,” Allison tried, pointing to where Sera had slacked, her once fit yet plump body now looking more like the fresh recruits Allison saw at the newly established garrisons around the state.
“So? Does it matter?” Sera groaned, shuffling her way back to the bedroom, Allison following close behind.
“Yes, it absolutely does! Sera, Cain wouldn’t want this for you. Just, please, reach out. I’m here for you,” Allison sighed, Sera ignoring her.
“Y’know what, I don’t care. You and I are going to lunch whether you like it or not.”
Sera slowly turned to face Allison, her face a mask of sadness. “I…I just want to be alone.”
“No. This…you are not going to become one of those sob stories they write about on the datanet. Here, let me pick something out for you,” Allison asserted, striding over to the rather small walk-in closet and pulling aside some of the garments from the bar.
“Hmm, what about this?” Allison said, emerging after a few minutes of digging, a yellow sundress in her hands.
“That was Cain’s favorite. He always said I looked so nice in it,” Sera deadpanned, flopping onto the bed, spread-eagle and mumbling into the mattress.
“Sera, you know he will be back. It’s required that he at least-”
“And if he doesn’t? What if he never comes back, Ali? What if he just used this as an excuse to dump me?” Sera mumbled, her words unclouded after rolling over to stare at the ceiling again.
“Would he have given you so much grief about you tearing into yourself if he was just going to leave you? Would he have been so adamant about taking his engagement band with him if he was just going to dump you? Sera…Cain loves you. He is strong in his own way. Now, it’s your turn,” Allison huffed, hanging the sundress on an open spot on the rack that hung over the bedroom door.
“But…but..” Sera sputtered, the cold beginning to nip at her thoughts again, her body shivering from a lack of clothes.
“No buts Sera. Now, what do you think of this little number?” Allson smiled, showing off a rather nice looking mauve blouse, the shirt looking much more form fitting than the dress.
Sera slowly propped herself on her elbows to look at the piece and sighed. “Cain…I…can we try something else? I…I don’t want to wear Cain’s color.”
Allison raised an eyebrow at the statement but put her thoughts about on the side for now. After a little more digging she found a sea foam green blouse, complete with a sea turtle on the front.
"I think this one looks cute. Where did you get it?"
Sera sighed as another cold blast of air hit her exposed body, not wanting to do anything but sink into the mattress. "Cain…got it for me at the aquarium. He…looked so nice that day…"
"C'mon Sera, please? Can…can you just try it on?" Allison weakly smiled, offering the shirt to Sera. The Nighkru sighed as she sat up, taking the shirt and putting it on grumpily.
"There, happy now?" Sera bit back, her tone rather icy and pointed. Allison didn't let it worry her.
"Hmm, yeah. Though…you should wear a bra…and, well…finish getting dressed. I'll go start the truck," Allison chirped, Sera looking down at the brown shag carpet of the bedroom.
"Bu-but he's…"
"Sera, I swear, if you don't get dressed, I will tickle you until you pass out again," Allison threatened, eyeing Sera as the Nighkru's eyes went wide with fear.
"You wouldn't dare-"
Allison giggled. "Course I would. Now, get dressed. At least do it for me, okay?"
Sera finally relented and slid off the bed, slowly resigning herself to the idea of leaving the house. She dug through her drawers, the pieces of furniture dangerously close to being empty, the small mountain of discarded clothes a testament to Sera’s attitude for the past week or so. It loomed in the corner of the room like a specter, the smell sharp and acute of tears and sweat. Sera tried to ignore the increasing scent but she wrinkled her nose out of reflex and got a full whiff of her laundry. Sera sighed at her neglected laundry pile, the stench becoming more acute.
She reached for the bottle of air freshener and squeezed the trigger, the aerosol mist releasing a pleasant smell of fresh sheets and sunshine. Sera couldn’t help but smile a bit at the memories the smell invoked, reminding her of when she washed clothes with Cain at his uncle’s, the wash drying for hours in the hot South Texas sun, the smell of wildflowers on the breeze as her and Cain shared a few cans of beer on the back porch. While the pool was still absolutely infested with algae, Sera did smirk a bit as she remembered chasing him around with a hose, squealing like a little kid when she managed to spray him down in the icy mist of the hose.
Sera smiled for a moment more than felt herself hollow out again. The memories were pleasant, but without Cain…it felt like she was missing a piece of her. However, she couldn’t dwell on the past forever and Cain would be back. An awful thought always scraped at the back of her head though. What if…what if he brought someone else home? What if she wasn’t the first anymore?
Cain…he wouldn’t…he never would. He…he didn’t even pursue Allison. Why do I think he would do that to me?
She mulled the thought over as she slid one of the last few pairs of underwear on, a rather skimpy black number she had bought for one of her date nights. She rolled her eyes at the irony of the garment now, but only just. Her only remaining bra followed, one of the tighter fitting ones as she struggled to squeeze into it, the straps loosening just enough to support her assets. She shook her head as she looked at herself in the mirror, her once toned yet supple arms now more spindly and Sera swore she could see a few veins showing through her skin. Speaking of, her skin was no longer uniform in color, with several dark bruises in her arms and core from when she ran into things around the house, whether it be the countertop or the massive oaken desk with their newly installed computer.
Her muscles were less defined than before, and Sera wanted to sob as she saw the now emerging gut where lean and trim abs used to be, the weight of her letting herself go on full display. She shook the thought off though, hardening her resolve as she slipped the aquarium shirt on, the garment loose in all the right places. Sera then opened the closet once more and dug around for her favorite pair of jeans…only to find her back up pairs and the pair she bought tight out of basic at a ridiculous markup since some trader had “exclusive access” to Earth. They weren’t even real blue jeans, probably some mystery fabric spit out by a fabricator, one way too rough to be denim and almost midnight black. Sera rolled her eyes at the ridiculous bottoms, pinning the idea to just give them away as a pair of women’s dress pants or the like. But that was for later.
It took a bit tucking and wiggling into but Sera managed to slide on a pair of her backup jeans, her butt looking absolutely enormous as the fabric clung to her behind. Sera shook her head as she walked out of the closet, the jeans still a bit too tight in the thighs for her liking. She did however love the deep pockets on the pants, having ample room for her credit chit, wallet, keys and QualQuartz dataslate that Meli had gotten her for Christmas.
Sera took a look back at the disheveled room, her things strewn all over the place. Some of the pillows on the bed had a mix of dried tears and alcohol, the sheets stained and dirty after her outpourings of grief. She sighed at the sorry state of the room, the mental fog thick at times, overwhelming at others. She took a deep breath as she felt for the light switch from her, letting as much of the pain flow out of her. She counted to ten after every breath, slowly calming down, and when she was ready, she turned out the light to the bedroom, the mess shrouded under a thick mist of darkness.
Sera patted down her pockets one last time while she made her way through the hallway, confident she had all her things. As she rounded the corner into the living room, Sera briefly considered grabbing her purse, but, after a bit of internal deliberation, decided against it. She had enough with her wallet and chits as it was, so bringing the bag would be unnecessary.
She took a long, sweeping look at the small living space, the place nearly untouched ever since Cain left. She was about to shed a tear when Allison honked from outside, the blare of the horn startling her out of her thoughts. Annoyed for a split second by the reminder, Sera huffed and made her way outside, closing and locking the door. The hallway was spotless, and she could hear the sounds of construction echoing from other parts of the complex as the new Shil’vati owner renovated the property. The minor Noble who now owned the land needed an outlet for a recent glut of wealth, and with popular opinion falling with some of her other…choice assets, the family had chosen to go on a renovation spree. Soon Sera would have to start packing things to move into an empty unit in order for the construction crew to bring the block up to code and make it more open and furnished. It also helped that the old mall attached to the front side of the complex got bought out as well, the same family hiring multiple firms to liven up the old, nearly abandoned place.
But none of that was Sera's business. For now, all she had to do was take things one step at a time. She stepped out of the hallway, Allison already drumming her fingers on the steering wheel of her truck, the vehicle oversized for Sera but perfectly sized for Allison. She thanked the goddess that the runner was low enough for her to climb in, Sera feeling like a teenager again as she flopped down into the seat.
"So, any place in mind?" Allison asked, smiling down at her.
"Uh…hmm…how does Chili's sound?" Sera offered, a shy smile spreading across her face..
Allison rubbed her shoulder, firing up the engine. She tuned the radio to an old country station, checking the backup camera as she hummed along to the nearly ancient songs.
Sera couldn't help but smile, her prospective girlfriend giving off some of the same energy Cain would have if he had arranged a date for just Sera and him.
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"So…any idea of what you want for lunch?" Allison asked as the two of them slid into a booth, the Human server quickly bustling off to get their drinks. Sera was going to be going light, maybe a single margarita and some water. She didn’t want to overdo it today. Allison had settled on a craft beer of some kind that Sera didn’t recognize, Allison saying that it was rather good. Sera chose not to comment, her past few weeks had been filled with too much beer already, so just the one drink felt better.
Besides, I need to start weaning off the booze anyways. I have to go back to work at some point. And classes. Sera thought to herself, sighing as Allison looked over the menu. Her electric blue eyes peeked over the top edge of the laminated paper, much more alert than before.
“Sera? He-llo, Earth to Sera?” Allison asked, lowering the menu a bit, her expression more concerned than before.
Sera blinked a few times and let a small, nervous laugh escape. “Y-yeah, just…just thinking about some things.”
“Mmm. So…you wanna talk about it?” Allison asked, her concerned expression dissipating as her normal happier demeanor reappeared.
Sera tried to not giggle a bit, Allison being very easy on the eyes, almost like she had some of the more brutish features of a Shil’vati toned down a bit. “Ah, not really. It’s mostly about work or not drinking too much,” She admitted, blushing a bit as Allison nodded her head in acknowledgement.
“I get that. I have a pretty good counselor at my disposal if you want to talk to someone other than myself,” Allison smiled contentedly. The light of the midday winter sun gave ample light and Sera swore she caught the light hitting at certain angles; Allison’s eyes sparkled, the electric blue of her eyes making it clear she had implants of some kind.
Allison looked up and past Sera, a massive smile growing across her face. “Meli, so good to see you again!”
Sera nearly choked on a stray glob of spit, the Rakiri looking down at her old friend. “Allison invited me, Sera. Sorry to crash your date.”
Meli slid in beside Allison, the Shil’vati handing her the menu so she could look over it. “I…date? Allison…is this what this is? Why didn’t you just tell me?” Sera sputtered, Allison flushing blue at the observation.
“I uh…well…” the Shil’vati sputtered while Sera set down her menu and clasped Allison’s somewhat larger hands. She choked up a bit as Sera rubbed them gently, a deeply hidden smile crossing her features.
“Thank you Allison,” Sera sighed happily, breaking off the connection and pulling back; setting her menu aside, already decided on what she wanted.
“Welcome to Chili’s, my name is Bella and I’ll be helping you today. Can I get you started with any appetizers?” a cheery feminine voice asked from beside her. Sera looked towards the source of the voice, only to be confused at the dusky yellow alien that stood with an apron and notepad next to their table. She looked near Human, the only noticeable differences being of course the color of her complexion and what seemed to be very, *very* fine interlocking scales, her skin looking more beaded than scaly, but very smooth and polished. Almost like a dragon’s scales from old Human myths. Her hair was also stark black, and she had long, almost talon-like fingernails, painted a lovely shade of white.
“Uh…yeah. Can we get a Tripler Dipper and a Skillet Queso?” Allison asked, the waitress jotting it down almost like she was being timed.
“Alright, one Triple Dipper and a Skillet Queso. Is there anything I can get for you three while you wait? Refills, another beer perhaps?” the waitress asked, waiting expectantly. Sera was thrown off a bit by her sudden rush to get things out to them, the establishment nearly dead this time of day.
“Can I get a Dr. Pepper please?” Meli asked, the server nodding and noting it down in a flash.
“Of course!” Turning her attention to Sera, Bella asked, “Anything I can do for you ma’am?”
She gulped as Bella lowered her gaze to her, her eyes glinting and seemingly predatory. “I, uh…can I get some water?”
“One water. Got it. Do you three need some more time on what you would like to order?” Bella asked, addressing the three women.
“Yes please. Oh, and can we get chips and salsa too?” Meli replied, shooting a smile over to Sera.
“Sure thing! Those appetizers will be out in a few. Let me just run these to the kitchen and we’ll get you helped,” Bella confirmed, nodding before striding off to the kitchen, pad in hand.
“She seems nice,” Meli idly noted, seemingly glued to the page with the ribs being advertised on.
“Meli…tell me, why are you here?” Sera asked, trying to not sound offensive to her long time friend. Meli simply looked over the edge of the menu while Allison began to idly check the matching QualQuartz dataslate she had.
“Well, aside from seeing you? Brel wanted to surprise Junior with a surprise hunting trip up at Choke Canyon. Nothing too fancy, but his birthday is coming up soon. Brel really wants to take him up to the Maritimes, meet a few old friends and fish. Course, he wanted me to go, but after Cain left he ordered me to stay. Believe you me I tried to argue back, but he wouldn’t have it. But, my sister is planning to meet them there once they cross the border. Now, enough about me. How have you been?” Meli said, eyeing Sera. Allison coughed a bit, trying to look anywhere else besides the awkward conversation.
Sera sighed. She had to face this sooner or later, though a part of her desperately wanted to delay the inevitable. It wouldn’t help in the long term but…Sera steeled herself and took a deep breath.
“It’s been bad. I’ve lost sleep, I was drinking heavily, and I didn’t want to eat. Allison was the only one keeping me together, and even then only just as I felt at times that I wanted to waste away. Part of me wanted to deny Cain to anyone. If they took him away, then so did I. Looking at it now, it’s stupid and foolish. I was hurting no one but myself and Cain, and the feelings still come back from time to time. Sometimes it’s hard getting up in the morning, knowing he’s not there. That the man of the nest has been taken from you,” Sera sighed, a frown dominating her face.
“Well, we are here for you. You don’t have to hide away from us Sera. We care about Cain as much as you do. We’ll make it through together, okay?” Meli admitted, the wolf woman offering a look of shared understanding, Allison still engrossed by her dataslate.
“Thank you Meli. Allison?”
Allison looked up quickly, shutting the screen of her dataslate off, quickly stashing the device in her pocket. “M-yeah?” she stammered out, her face flushing blue as she tried to not look embarrassed.
“Thank you for inviting Meli. I…I needed this. Now, what are you feeling like, *girlfriend*~” Sera smoldered, giggling a bit at the cheesy pick up line. Allison rolled her eyes.
“Come on, you have to admit, we do make a cute couple Allison. Plus…I’ve seen how Cain looks at you sometimes. Once he gets back…I think we can seal the deal. If you want to, that is,” Sera offered, taking a sip of her margarita.
“I…I’d like that.”
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Missive from Alliance Special Intelligence Agent Bella Brus follows:
Ma’am the current operation in the Coastal Plains region of the state has borne much fruit. We have several junior agents working key Humans and Imperial officials, and my own operation still remains undetected. As of now, thirty Hyperion assets have been identified. All look Shil’vati on the surface but have tell-tale markers of blended genetics. Smaller tusks, more refined features, non-natural eye colors. You and the Council were correct, Hyperion is making strides never before seen. I will continue to work my current target; she seems especially pliable after an unrelated event. My plans and contingencies will be updated and sent to Command.
As a side note, my…partner has uncovered a dirty Interior agent. He has pried a decent amount of information from her through a combination of conventional and unexpected means. I am requesting permission to factor this angle into my current outlook.
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MISSIVE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PROJECT HYPERION FOLLOWS
HANDLER N’KET, YOUR PRESENCE IS BEING REQUESTED AT OUR FORWARD OPERATING BASE. GENERAL LANKET HAS FULL AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT OUR FINAL STRIKE ON GOVERNESS BOUDRA. HAVE YOUR GEAR PREPARED BY THIS FRIDAY.
MAY THE GODDESS BLESS US.
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College is a rough time. Everyone is flailing and trying to figure themselves out. For me personally, it was somehow one of the best and worst times of my life all at once.
I was lucky enough to find and live with a group of people who were like me. For the first time in my life, I learned that it was okay to be who I was, that there were others who had experiences similar to mine. I had been lost for a long time, and I finally felt like I was home.
We drank more than we should have, as many college kids do. We did some stupid shit and occasionally got into (minor) trouble. But we also had the most in-depth, soul-bearing 3am conversations I’ve ever experienced. The catalyst for all this? More often than not, Yellowtail Cabernet Sauvignon.
This past weekend I had the joy to reconnect with an old friend from that time. They came over to my house and we sat for hours, just talking and drinking - you guessed it - Yellowtail cab sav.
Did it smell and taste like grape juice mixed with hand sanitizer? Yeah. But the moment it touched my lips I was transported half a decade back in time. All of a sudden, the world around us was much smaller, with two twin XL beds, string lights, and a pink/blue mandala tapestry from Target. My friend had bleach-burnt hair and I was wearing the sweater I wish I still had.
Now, I’ve expanded my pallet a lot since college, but I still have yet to taste another wine with the power of time travel.
In that moment I realized I had forgotten something important. Wine is about more than just tasting notes, pairings, regions, and vintages. It’s about the people you drink it with, and the memories you make, or perhaps lose, together.

Oath of Greed

Paladins of the Oath of Greed literally only want one thing and it’s disgusting. Their avarice is so great that it is the very source of their powers, allowing them to smite in the name of the almighty dollar. They can be anything from wealthy moguls without a scrap of conscience, to simply particularly grabby adventurers in it for the loot.

Tenets of Greed

The tenets of the Oath of Greed give important advice anyone seeking to make a living in the world should heed.

• Take risks. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
• Opportunism. If you see an opening, take it.
• Adapt to new situations. Peace is good for business, but so is war.
• Bail when you need to. Continuing on a futile task because of sunk costs will only lead to further sunk costs.

Oath Spells

You gain Oath spells at the Paladin levels listed.
Paladin Lv3: Protection from Evil and Good, Unseen Servant Paladin Lv5: Gift of Gab (Ac. Inc.), Jim’s Glowing Coin (Ac. Inc.) Paladin Lv9: Incite Greed (Ac. Inc.), Motivational Speech (Ac. Inc.) Paladin Lv13: Leomund’s Secret Chest, Control Water (geddit?) Paladin Lv17: Infernal Calling, Bigby’s Hand

Channel Divinity

When you take this Sacred Oath at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in Sleight of Hand (or, if you already have it, one other skill of your choice), as well as the following two Channel Divinity options.
Hostile Takeover. As an action, you point with a free hand to a creature within 60ft and attempt to magically steal an item it is wearing or carrying that you can see. You make a Charisma (Sleight of Hand) check contested by a Strength saving throw made by the target, which has advantage on the roll if the item is magical. If you succeed, the object is ripped from their body and flies directly into your hand. If the object is nonmagical you may then magically transform it into money of equivalent value, which is then transferred directly to your inventory, if you wish. This version of Channel Divinity cannot be used on an object that would need to be disassembled or unfastened in some way to be removed from the target, such as armor or laced shoes.
Business Accumen. As a bonus action, you can use your Channel Divinity to augment your ability to make profit. For the next 10 minutes, you have advantage on Persuasion and Deception checks; automatically know the value and quality of any and all common goods at first glance and can tell if any currency/coinage/money in sight is counterfeit.

Resource Reallocation

Starting at 7th level, Whenever an enemy starts it’s turn within 10ft of you, it takes 1 force damage. You then start your next turn with a number of temp hp equal to the total force damage you have dealt this way since your last turn.
The range of this aura increases to 30ft at 18th level.

Executive Bonus

Starting at 15th level, you have an additional number of attunement slots equal to half your charisma modifier, can attune or unattune to a given magic item as an action, and have a +1 bonus to initiative rolls for every magic item you are currently attuned to.

El Dorado

Starting at 20th level, your all-consuming avarice and skill at acquisition transcend all bounds. You can use your action to turn your skin and armor the shining color of gold and gain the following benefits for 1 hour:

• Your carrying capacity has no upper limit
• Your arms lengthen, extending your reach by 5ft
• You have advantage on all Charisma checks.
• You score a critical hit on a 20 roll of 19 or 20.
• Whenever you score a critical hit, the target must pass a Charisma save or take additional force damage equal to a number of d10s equal to your Cha mod. A creature killed by this effect is petrified into solid silver.

Oath of Greed

Paladins of the Oath of Greed literally only want one thing and it’s disgusting. Their avarice is so great that it is the very source of their powers, allowing them to smite in the name of the almighty dollar. They can be anything from wealthy moguls without a scrap of conscience, to simply particularly grabby adventurers in it for the loot.

Tenets of Greed

The tenets of the Oath of Greed give important advice anyone seeking to make a living in the world should heed.

• Take risks. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
• Opportunism. If you see an opening, take it.
• Adapt to new situations. Peace is good for business, but so is war.
• Bail when you need to. Continuing on a futile task because of sunk costs will only lead to further sunk costs.

Oath Spells

You gain Oath spells at the Paladin levels listed.
Paladin Lv3: Protection from Evil and Good, Unseen Servant Paladin Lv5: Gift of Gab (Ac. Inc.), Jim’s Glowing Coin (Ac. Inc.) Paladin Lv9: Incite Greed (Ac. Inc.), Motivational Speech (Ac. Inc.) Paladin Lv13: Leomund’s Secret Chest, Control Water (geddit?) Paladin Lv17: Infernal Calling, Bigby’s Hand

Channel Divinity

When you take this Sacred Oath at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in Sleight of Hand (or, if you already have it, one other skill of your choice), as well as the following two Channel Divinity options.
Hostile Takeover. As an action, you point with a free hand to a creature within 60ft and attempt to magically steal an item it is wearing or carrying that you can see. You make a Charisma (Sleight of Hand) check contested by a Strength saving throw made by the target, which has advantage on the roll if the item is magical. If you succeed, the object is ripped from their body and flies directly into your hand. If the object is nonmagical you may then magically transform it into money of equivalent value, which is then transferred directly to your inventory, if you wish. This version of Channel Divinity cannot be used on an object that would need to be disassembled or unfastened in some way to be removed from the target, such as armor or laced shoes.
Business Accumen. As a bonus action, you can use your Channel Divinity to augment your ability to make profit. For the next 10 minutes, you have advantage on Persuasion and Deception checks; automatically know the value and quality of any and all common goods at first glance and can tell if any currency/coinage/money in sight is counterfeit.

Resource Reallocation

Starting at 7th level, Whenever an enemy starts it’s turn within 10ft of you, it takes 1 force damage. You then start your next turn with a number of temp hp equal to the total force damage you have dealt this way since your last turn.
The range of this aura increases to 30ft at 18th level.

Executive Bonus

Starting at 15th level, you have an additional number of attunement slots equal to half your charisma modifier, can attune or unattune to a given magic item as an action, and have a +1 bonus to initiative rolls for every magic item you are currently attuned to.

El Dorado

Starting at 20th level, your all-consuming avarice and skill at acquisition transcend all bounds. You can use your action to turn your skin and armor the shining color of gold and gain the following benefits for 1 hour:

• Your carrying capacity has no upper limit
• Your arms lengthen, extending your reach by 5ft
• You have advantage on all Charisma checks.
• You score a critical hit on a 20 roll of 19 or 20.
• Whenever you score a critical hit, the target must pass a Charisma save or take additional force damage equal to a number of d10s equal to your Cha mod. A creature killed by this effect is petrified into solid silver.

Oath of Greed

Paladins of the Oath of Greed literally only want one thing and it’s disgusting. Their avarice is so great that it is the very source of their powers, allowing them to smite in the name of the almighty dollar. They can be anything from wealthy moguls without a scrap of conscience, to simply particularly grabby adventurers in it for the loot.

Tenets of Greed

The tenets of the Oath of Greed give important advice anyone seeking to make a living in the world should heed.

• Take risks. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
• Opportunism. If you see an opening, take it.
• Adapt to new situations. Peace is good for business, but so is war.
• Bail when you need to. Continuing on a futile task because of sunk costs will only lead to further sunk costs.

Oath Spells

You gain Oath spells at the Paladin levels listed.
Paladin Lv3: Protection from Evil and Good, Unseen Servant Paladin Lv5: Gift of Gab (Ac. Inc.), Jim’s Glowing Coin (Ac. Inc.) Paladin Lv9: Incite Greed (Ac. Inc.), Motivational Speech (Ac. Inc.) Paladin Lv13: Leomund’s Secret Chest, Control Water (geddit?) Paladin Lv17: Infernal Calling, Bigby’s Hand

Channel Divinity

When you take this Sacred Oath at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in Sleight of Hand (or, if you already have it, one other skill of your choice), as well as the following two Channel Divinity options.
Hostile Takeover. As an action, you point with a free hand to a creature within 60ft and attempt to magically steal an item it is wearing or carrying that you can see. You make a Charisma (Sleight of Hand) check contested by a Strength saving throw made by the target, which has advantage on the roll if the item is magical. If you succeed, the object is ripped from their body and flies directly into your hand. If the object is nonmagical you may then magically transform it into money of equivalent value, which is then transferred directly to your inventory, if you wish. This version of Channel Divinity cannot be used on an object that would need to be disassembled or unfastened in some way to be removed from the target, such as armor or laced shoes.
Business Accumen. As a bonus action, you can use your Channel Divinity to augment your ability to make profit. For the next 10 minutes, you have advantage on Persuasion and Deception checks; automatically know the value and quality of any and all common goods at first glance and can tell if any currency/coinage/money in sight is counterfeit.

Resource Reallocation

Starting at 7th level, Whenever an enemy starts it’s turn within 10ft of you, it takes 1 force damage. You then start your next turn with a number of temp hp equal to the total force damage you have dealt this way since your last turn.
The range of this aura increases to 30ft at 18th level.

Executive Bonus

Starting at 15th level, you have an additional number of attunement slots equal to half your charisma modifier, can attune or unattune to a given magic item as an action, and have a +1 bonus to initiative rolls for every magic item you are currently attuned to.

El Dorado

Starting at 20th level, your all-consuming avarice and skill at acquisition transcend all bounds. You can use your action to turn your skin and armor the shining color of gold and gain the following benefits for 1 hour:

• Your carrying capacity has no upper limit
• Your arms lengthen, extending your reach by 5ft
• You have advantage on all Charisma checks.
• You score a critical hit on a 20 roll of 19 or 20.
• Whenever you score a critical hit, the target must pass a Charisma save or take additional force damage equal to a number of d10s equal to your Cha mod. A creature killed by this effect is petrified into solid silver.