scottyg

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  1. 12 minutes ago, Carborendum said:

    In terms of total dollar amounts, you're correct.  I was looking at it from a profitability perspective.

    Indy had a budget around $300 Million.  Add to that the distribution, marketing, financing fees, etc.  They need to make around $700 Million to $800 Million just to break even.

    Sound of freedom was so low budget, and the marketing was mostly free.  So, the profitability is much higher.

    Rumor has it that someone from inside disney has leaked that the company has been lying about their movie budgets since captain marvel bombed in 2019...subtracting anywhere from 15-25% to make their flops look less bad, and to make their hits look better. For the flops, the company will also spend more money buying up tickets that never get used just so advertisers can claim that the film is good, thus encouraging others to go and see it too. disney reports sellout theaters, but people in those theaters have posted videos of mostly empty screens, debunking their claims. It could be balderdash, but from what I've heard the money spent on indy 5 was actually 400 million, making the 800 million break even mark accurate.

  2. 18 minutes ago, Carborendum said:

    It may be that if Disney had produced it, the film would not have been as good.  And it would have failed in the box office.  And their production budget would have been at least three times as high, not to mention their marketing and financing costs.  So, it may not have been profitable for them to make it.

    In addition, folks at disney work with many who were and are a part of this problem. I don't think for one second that it was just business executives and politicians on epstein's "list". You can bet your bottom dollar that hollywood brass and celebrities were and are a part of this disgusting practice.

    I am fine being called a conspiracy theorist in this regard...I take it as a compliment nowadays, but especially in regards to this kind of thing. No stone should be left unturned when unmasking child predators, and anyone who tries to push back on protecting kids are the ones who should be investigated first.

  3. A few videos I came across last night that prove how grounded the left is in facts. Sadly, not one democratic rep or senator nationwide has spoken out against the views expressed by the mentally ill people in these videos. Rather, they welcome these same people to their rallies and encourage them to act out in violence when their views are not shared.

     

     

     

     

  4. Almost all faiths will lend something of benefit to their followers. The biggest difference between Buddhism and Christianity is that Buddhism doesn't teach that there is a God. There are "divine spirits" of sorts who can help guide others along their path of learning over the course of their existence (they also believe in reincarnation in various forms), but no God that has a figure, personality, or character.

  5. 41 minutes ago, Vort said:

    You are mistaken, my friend. To come back, you only need to be rebaptized -- the same requirement that has always existed. After you have been rebaptized for a year or so, the stake president will interview you and review your time since rebaptism. If you have a testimony of the gospel and a true desire to follow Christ, and if your actions over the previous year confirm this, he will notify the First Presidency, asking that your blessings be restored. Upon approval, he will lay his hands on your head and restore your blessings. Your original baptismal date will still show. Your original line of authority will remain unchanged. Your original covenants, including the date you received them, will be restored. You have lost nothing except the decades that you lived beneath your privileges. Come back and start claiming those blessings.

    This is true. Lawsuits cannot stop the blessings of God. Rebaptism is possible for you, and your local leaders have the keys to return you to church membership. A previously endowed person who is rebaptized is eligible to receive a full and complete restoration of all previous priesthood and temple blessings (with First Presidency approval) after at least one full year from their readmission/rebaptism. It is often a difficult road, but the end result will be better than what you have now would it not?

    The only time our blessings are truly gone is when we choose turn away from them. You can change your life, and you can feel that peace again. Far more who have done far worse than you have returned to the church, and have been blessed greatly afterwards. I would encourage you to seek a meeting with your local Bishop to get the process started. After a 1 on 1 with the Bishop, he and his counselors will need to meet with you, later followed by a meeting with the Stake President and his counselors before baptism can occur. At the very least, having a talk with him will help you feel better about yourself, and the vast potential your life still has.

  6. 1 hour ago, Carborendum said:

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/06/18/pupil-teacher-despicable-identifying-cat-transgender/

    People said this was ridiculous only a year ago.  "Oh that would never happen.  That's just a slippery slope fallacy.  You're over-reacting."

    It's happening.

    I had mentioned that people are going to "identify" as a minor so they can commit pedophilia.  But, oh, that would never happen.  I'm just over-reacting.  Slippery slope fallacy...

    Uh-huh.

    I currently work for a health insurance company, and we have had people who identify as animals try and get us to cover all kinds of cosmetic procedures stating that it is a form of affirmation surgery (which we also do not cover).

    One girl who used to be in our ward doesn't fully identify as a cat, but her parents lament because she likes to dress up as one and attend animal parties where food bowls and "litter boxes" are used...disgusting. (seriously)

    And I have said the same thing about the sicko pedos for about 2 years. The pedophilia acceptance and promotion is here now...most folks just don't realize it.

  7. 11 hours ago, person0 said:

    So, in a new career development, I have somehow miraculously been granted an opportunity to interview for a position as the Director of Software Development for a small company.  The position is kind of a mashup of Director (report to CEO), Manager (manage a small team of developers), Lead (help guide team members, the direction of the software and team development style & habits), and there's probably some Product Owner responsibilities in there too.  I do believe it is something I am capable of doing, and it would certainly be an exciting opportunity, though, from an on paper, completely objective measure, I am probably not qualified; despite that, they were willing to grant me an interview on Monday.

    I have no idea what the Lord's plan is, but this opportunity has only come about because of things he helped set in motion a few years ago.  Anyway, I welcome any prayers you kind folks may be willing to send in my direction.  Given the circumstances, I don't think my feelings will be hurt if I don't get the position, but if the Lord is willing to entrust me with this opportunity in my career, I'll gladly take it and strive to do my best with it.

    Interestingly, if the position were to be offered, I would either need to do some convincing in terms of salary negotiating, or else need a confirmation from the Lord to take the position regardless, because as it stands, even the top of the salary range posted online would result in me bringing home less than what I am making today.  Anyway, I know the Lord will guide in this as well, and I'm somewhat jumping the gun thinking about it since I haven't even made it through the first round of interviews yet, but I figured I'd share and as mentioned before, welcome any prayers you may be willing to send in my direction.

    Appreciate you all and the support I've received here in the past. 🙂

    I accepted a job 6 years ago that the Lord led me to. It was a step down in salary, and yet one of the top 3 decisions I have made in my life.

  8. 11 minutes ago, LDSGator said:

    Oh, dude, I understand fully. I’ve heard of people saying the same things about Carl Sagan. 

    To me Carl seemed to be a genuinely nicer guy (at least on the outside). Niel is full of subtle and passive/aggressive ways to insult those he views as less intelligent than himself.

    On a side note, it's interesting how mankind equates certain career fields with a higher degree of overall intelligence. Yes, Niel is smart, but he also has a luxury of reviewing material shortly before going on TV to also make himself appear smarter. The most intelligent person I know is an Electrician by trade. I have a Master's degree and this guy only has a certificate from 2 years of post-secondary education...and yet his overall intellect blows mine out of the water.

  9. 22 hours ago, Godless said:

    Higher salary or more PTO?

     

    If you die tomorrow, your employer will replace you before you're in the ground. I definitely appreciate a good work ethic, I like to think that I have a good one, but no job is worth working yourself into the ground for no other reason than "work ethic". Work-life balance is important, and a combination of good pay and plentiful PTO can go along way to help achieve that.

    Also, apparently this dynamic between employers and "workers" (an interesting choice of term in the below anecdote) is nothing new.

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    I used to work in a children's hospital, and can't begin to tell you how many times the admin tried to use pizza to make their disgruntled employees happier. Fully catered lunches almost every day during peak covid craziness.

    It was ironic that the nurses (who the food was for) never got to eat much of it due to being so stinking busy all day. The hospital probably spent more money on food than it would cost to hire a few more nurses.

  10. Having some PTO is of course necessary for those unexpected life events, but for the most part I would just prefer it if I was paid a bit more. I have my PTO and sick time hours maxed out, and now have to take a day off every pay period or else I just lose out on those free hours.

    On the flip side, I also work with a lady who never has PTO hours stored in her "bank"...as she uses them all up every week for some kind of "fun activity", and always complains that we aren't given more time off from work...yet she hasn't worked a full 80 hours in a pay period since she joined the company. That behavior will hurt her if she ever really needs to take an extended leave of absence from work, and doesn't have the hours to do so. (she also doesn't contribute anything to retirement as she is one of those people with a "have fun now" and/or FOMO mentality)

  11. 47 minutes ago, pam said:

    This is what I keep watching for.  I know that we have at least 3 1/2 years.  That's how long they will be preaching at the wall.

    Two things strike me about this event.

    First, when you look at modern weaponry, and the various ways nations will try to destroy Israel, particularly Jerusalem, those prophets will be using the Priesthood in miraculous ways. To some it may look like a jedi using the force. They will be stopping all manner of bullets, bombs, and missiles. Aircraft and tanks, chemical and biological warfare, etc...

    Secondly, it will be remarkable to see how even then, people will refuse to turn to the Lord, and accept those men as His prophets. They will be so rooted in evil, and so full of pride, that they won't care about possibly being wrong, and will just want to see them dead above all else.

  12. 53 minutes ago, Maverick said:

    In regards to the prophecy about the rainbow (or lack thereof), I wonder if that means that the we will be in the middle of a worldwide famine in which there is absolutely no rain.

    I also believe the lack of rain to be the reason for this.

    As a supplement to the famine, fire and hail will destroy the crops of the earth. The hail is a major one I am watching out for as it cannot be deliberately caused by human intervention.

  13. 4 hours ago, Carborendum said:

    Anatess visited me and they apparently live in a fairly liberal part of Florida.  Their bishopric has counseled members of the ward to use the preferred pronouns for people in the ward.

    That's pretty brazen of them.

    It's also sad that some would leave the church over not being spoken to in a particular manner. Rather than having a testimony of the restored gospel these folks treat the church as if it were a social club.

  14. 2 hours ago, zil2 said:

     

    35 minutes ago, zil2 said:

    The funny thing is, the way this question (or instruction) is always worded tends to distract from the correct answer - we see the "we" and think it's a group effort.  In reality, it's an individual effort and it happens as each individual draws closer to Christ, becomes a better disciple, becomes one with Him.  Each person drawing closer to him draws closer to all the others who are drawing closer to him (like the tip of a cone).  Those who decline to draw closer to him will fall (or stay) farther and farther away and never be united with the Saints.  Thus, the way you do it is to draw closer to Christ - help your wife to do the same, teach your children to do the same.  Focus all your effort on him:

    • Scripture study is no longer scripture study, it's studying the word of Christ, learning about him, seeking for his instructions and examples.
    • Prayer is no longer prayer, it is seeking to learn God's will, seeking the power of His Son in your life, and to become worthy of and sensitive to his Spirit
    • Church is no longer Church, it is the worship of God and learning of Christ's gospel
    • etc.

    FWIW.

    Home centered. Church supported.

  15. 2 hours ago, person0 said:

    If that's what you think I have admitted, then there has been a grave miscommunication.  I find no difficulty whatsoever in being around LGBTQ+ members.  I am struggling with being angry at the fact that members who hold leadership positions are affirming LGBTQ+ lifestyles, specifically, they are affirming transitions, and in so doing are teaching other members to follow their example.

    Even more specific than that, I struggle with getting angry about having to defend the truth of gospel doctrine on these matters to leaders who already have a responsibility to believe it and uphold it.  And more specifically, I tend to start those conversations calmly and end up angry when a leader refuses to acknowledge what is so plainly true.  Hence the struggle with being a peacemaker in such a situation.

    Just musing, but perhaps they hold those leadership positions not because they know, but so they can gain experience, learn, and eventually come to know. I had a leader once who was a terrible choice for the position...he was  truly just awful. But, the man he became over those few years was much different than who he was before.

  16. 2 hours ago, person0 said:

    I think it is best to use the individual's name, and always use their name and avoid using any pronouns at all.  In doing so, I can be respectful without forcibly imposing their biological pronouns, and also without being dishonest.

    This is what I do, and what I believe the Lord would do. He would not lie or indirectly encourage / reenforce sin in any way.

  17. 9 hours ago, Grunt said:

    I certainly haven't bought Bud Light in the past 2 months.

    I was in Walmart last week, and the bud light display was comprised of several pallets of the stuff. The cost was 10.99 for a 24pk - absurdly cheap. But the real kicker was a $15 rebate card attached to each box. Basically, you would be getting paid $4 to take a case...and yet, the display was completely full.