Working on a couple major (for me) pieces - a finale to an NMI "15 minute musical" and a commissioned choral work - and in BOTH, I have written myself into big finales that then fizzle out too quickly. Fortunately, I have time to fix both and good critical listeners who are not going to let me off the hook.
Any thoughts/perspectives on conceiving and structuring endings properly? Any texts?
Yes, I am listening to lots. This post here is supplemental to that, of course. But if you have examples of endings that you really like, or composers who were particularly good at endings, love to know.
TIA!

I vaguely remember there being a Walking with Dinosaurs website by the BBC. I remember it having like a bright green background and you could click on dinosaurs to find out more about them. I think you could also play animation loops of each dinosaur. It feels like a fever a dream at this point but if anyone had it archived lmk!

Hi all! I've scoured the internet a bit for a simple explanation of what I think is an easy/fixable knowledge gap, but not finding the right sources :( I never properly learned electrochem in uni and am struggling! Would appreciate baby steps explanations as I assume at least 1 electrochem passage will come up in my exam...
So my brain starts with OIL RIG: Oxidation = loss of electrons, Reduction = gain of electrons; like in biochem, NAD+ NADH can be explained as "NAD+ is reduced to NADH", etc. NAD+ is *gaining* electrons (from the H) when being reduced. Further, reducing agents donate their electrons (/protons), therefore getting oxidized, etc.
But, in a couple electrochemistry problems in FL#1, a couple statements contradict the above...
#27: The answer choice of A., "At a potential of –0.4 V, as pH increases, Fe2+ is reduced and precipitates as Fe(OH)3." is incorrect with the explanation that: "The conversion of Fe2+ to Fe(OH)3(s) represents an oxidation." (Forget the fact that the graph indicates Fe(OH)3 isn't possible, but Fe(OH)2, I'm focusing on the redox aspect of the justification.)
But isn't Fe2+ gaining e- with the addition of the OH groups? Isn't this reduction?
Further, #53:
https://preview.redd.it/0peg91pfb34b1.png?width=1692&format=png&auto=webp&s=f8340dd733fb6cb785582aef48eb8b6a3123034e
I put A because I thought of the reaction as:
Al(s) + 2HCl(aq) AlCl2(aq?) + H2(g)
(which of course could be wrong- thoughts?) Wherein the addition of two Cl to Al is a reduction (of Al), and hydrogen existing as H+ in aq bonded H2 means H was oxidized (gained e-). But the answer is the opposite...
Would appreciate clarity on which the OILRIG rules seem to be opposite in these problems, any suggestions on how to rethink these... thanks so much!!

Hi, since earlier today Hoi4 isn't working as in the mods are showing a red triangle stating "This archive's path in the mod's descriptor file is invalid or does not exist. Even though I had to re-install the game and I re-installed all of the mods. Pain.

https://archive.org/details/Combinepdf15
https://archive.org/details/FalsificatorsOfHistoryAnHistoricalNoteTextOfCommuniqueIssued
On British and American efforts to distort the history of World War II - The USSR response to "Nazi-Soviet Relations 1939-1941".

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Install VirtualBox, when ready: * Click on Machine > New * Give a name to your VM and select the Type Linux. Click Next. * Adjust hardware: 1024MB memory and 1 CPU (this is the minimum, but you can reserve more if your host machine can provide it). Click Next * Virtual hard disk: 2,5GB is minimum, 5GB is a good number. Click Next. * Finish but we're not done yet. * The new VM should show up in a list of VMs, select it. * Click on Machine > Settings * Click on Storage. Right-click on Controllet IDE, click on Optical Drive. * Select the ISO from the list if available, if not click Add and find it in your directories. Click Choose. * Click on Network and change the network adapter to Bridged Adapter. * Click OK * Click Start or Machine > Start > Normal Start.

Installing Linux

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• Welcome Screen: Select your language
• Keyboard Configuration: Select Keyboard type
• Choose type of install: Select Ubuntu Server (minimized). It comes with most of the packages you need without being bloated. It will install faster too.
• Network Connections: If you have setup the VM to use a bridged adapter like instructed, you don’t really have to worry a lot. The installer will automatically detect the DHCP settings from your local network router and you just have to select DONE.
• Configure Proxy: If your system requires any http proxy to connect to the internet enter the proxy address, otherwise just select DONE.
• Configure Ubuntu archive mirror: Leave it as default. DONE.
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• Storage Configuration: Leave it the standard storage configuration and select DONE. When prompted to confirm, don't worry. This will only use the VM disk, not your computer disk.
• Profile Setup: Enter your name, your server’s name, your username and password. This user will be your administrator user in the system (or sudo), so don't forget this password.
• Update to Ubuntu Pro: No. Skip for now.
• SSH setup: Select on Install OpenSSH server because that’s how you will connect to your server later.
• Featured Server Snaps: None of these packages are important now, just select DONE.
• Installing System: Now you have to wait for a few minutes for your system to install. You can "cheat" and speed up the install by skipping the downloading of updates, select Cancel update and Reboot when it appears at the bottom of the page, a few moments later. You can complete the updates after the first boot. After the installation is complete the system will reboot automatically.

Logging in for the first time

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Remote access via SSH

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You are now a sysadmin

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REBOOT
When a kernel update is identified in this first check for updates, this is one of the few occasions you will need to reboot your server, so go for it after the update is done:
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General Resources

• General Database - Good for seeing Stats of Students, Drop Rate, Raid Stats
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• Min-Turn Stage Guide - Text Version, Japanese Website
• Min-Turn Stage Guide - YouTube Video Version
• PvP Guide -
• Raid Guide - More in-depth description on each Raid's Mechanics
• Raid Character Guide - Recommended Students for each Raid
• Unique Equipment Guide - More detailed stats number for Equipment
• Upcoming Banners
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• Midokuni's Student Insights - General Overview of Students
• Global Event
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REMINDER: Bind your account!

Please remember to bind your accounts and take note of your UID, member code, server location, and any information related to your account (e.g. amount spent, student roster, etc). If anything happens to your account (e.g. losing access, unauthorized access), you will need to provide as much info as you can to Nexon's customer support email. Guest accounts that are unbound will be extremely difficult to recover, perhaps impossible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[01] When does the server reset?
For global, dailies reset at 19:00 UTC and weeklies reset on Sunday.
[02] Should I re-roll this account?
This will depend on your priorities with PvE, PvP, or both, but you can generally see the “ideal” units as Iori, Hibiki, and Tsubaki for most content, while Shun and Haruna are great for PvP.
[03] Who should I spend my elephs on? Who should I mystic unlock?
At the start, prioritize spending your blank elephs on getting Serina to 2-star for the increased healing stat, Tsubaki to 3-star for the extra tankiness when she is reloading. It is generally advised not to spend your elephs on increasing characters to 4-star and 5-star ratings, since there is only a stat increase and the amount of elephs needed is quite high.
[04] What do my support students’ stats do?
Aside from increasing the stats of their own skills, support students will provide additional stat boosts to your striker team. The specific increase(s) can be viewed by clicking on “Support” on the right side of the team formation screen.
[05] What should I buy in the shop?

• Credit Shop - Buy out the bottom row of materials, then the first two tiers of enhancement stones as needed. Feel free to buy the higher tiers of enhancement stones if you feel that you have an excess of credits, which is very common.
• Eligma - This will depend on you, can reference question [03].
• Total Assault (raid) - Prioritize Maki’s elephs (until you unlock her) and save the rest of your currency for future updates that will add more low-rarity students to the shop, meaning you can unlock mystic for them without spending your eligma. You can also purchase the skill discs/blu-rays depending on your needs.
• Tactical Challenge (PvP) - Buy out the energy drinks as needed (warning: they are instantly consumed, they won’t be moved to your inventory). Many suggest to save these for events in order to buy drinks, refresh the shop, and repeat.

[06] What does the “leader” position do?
This is purely cosmetic, as it changes which student’s chibi shows up on the map.
[07] What benefits are there to joining a club?

• 10 AP are given daily and deposited automatically on teacher's mailbox, upon checking in.
• A maximum of two assistant can be set for Total Assault and Joint Firing Drill respectively.

1. Students assigned to assist with TA cannot also be selected to assist with JFD.
2. 20 credits are rewarded every minute by setting assistants.
3. The specific unit that is borrowed can be only used once a day.
4. There's a fee of 40,000 credits, when borrowing a assistant student.
5. The donor receives 50,000 credits instead; even though the fee is 40,000 credits.
6. The fee can only be received 20 times a day.

• It can be unlocked after clearing Mission 3 Act 4

[08] How does the pity system work?
You need to pull, at a minimum, 200 times in order to get 200 recruitment points that are redeemed for the character you want. The recruitment point system does not carry over from banner to banner, it is only shared between banners that are concurrently running.
[09] Why can’t I find my friend’s club?
While the servers’ updates are separated from JP and global, the global servers are separated further into smaller divisions. You need to be on the same server as your friend, which you can check from the home screen: top-right menu button > account > version info. The server must be the same.
[10] When is X banner coming? Should I save for X student?
We never know for sure, due to the fact that global servers are on an accelerated schedule compared to JP. Please refer to this guide for some more info.
[11] Should I use Pyroxenes to refill my AP?
If you want to prioritize progression, the first three daily refills are decently valuable, this is because the Pyroxene cost of refilling will increase for every three refills. If you are focused on character collection or future banners, you should be saving your Pyroxenes.
[12] Why can’t I buy X student’s eleph in the shop?
You can only buy elephs of students you own.
[13] What should I craft?
At the start, prioritize crafting cafe furniture until your comfort is maxed out, then students’ gifts, then whichever upgrade materials you need. The crafting system is the only way to get furniture and gifts at the moment.
[14] What is the “Anniversary” in account settings?
This is your birthday, used for characters to wish you happy birthday.
[15] When will the beginner guide missions for Nonomi end?
This is a permanent addition, so feel free to take your time with the tasks.
[16] What is the best place to farm EXP?
You can run any map to farm EXP, as the EXP gain is equal to the amount of AP spent (i.e. 10 AP spent = 10 EXP gained). You should be looking at the stages that drop the equipment upgrade materials that you need.
[17] What is the “Secret Tech Sheet” in the Total Assault shop?
This is used to upgrade a student’s (non-EX) skill to level 10.
[18] Is it worth doing a raid if I can’t pass X difficulty level?
It is always more efficient to clear the highest difficulty you can finish instead of failing/forfeiting a higher difficulty.
[19] Can I claim the Limited Students through exchanging Expert Permits? How often does the Expert Permit shop resets?
You cannot get the limited students via this method. You will still need to pull for them. There's no specific mentioned but it's expected to be monthly.

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Welcome to the weekly Anime of the Week Discussion Thread! Each week, we're here to discuss various older anime series. Today we are discussing...

Darker than Black

In Tokyo, an impenetrable field known as "Hell's Gate" appeared ten years ago. At the same time, psychics who wield paranormal powers at the cost of their conscience also emerged. Hei is one of the most powerful of these psychic agents, and along with his blind associate, Yin, works for one of the many rival agencies vying to unlock the mysteries of Hell's Gate.
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The right has decimated countless companies now, Disney is losing billions while taking copium laps against Ron DeSantis. Target has lost billions in weeks just like Budlight and we've done this without a dime of aid from the billionaire class like Soros or Sussman. In all the right welcomes a civil war because most of us will make General Sherman look like that pussy Mark Milley.

Except there are a lot of companies you ignore: https://newrepublic.com/post/173077/conservatives-now-boycotting-chick-fil-a https://www.thegamer.com/dangerous-woke-mario-movie/ https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1531716592811118592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
If anything they are beating DeSantis: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/27/desantis-dismisses-disney-lawsuit-over-loss-of-self-governance-as-political.html
And Disney is still making money hand over fist. And yes The Little Mermaid was profitable.

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Getting back into DND after 15 years and the DM we have is using Pathfinder 1e (also noticed flair doesn't list 1e or 2e as options?). After looking over the massive list of classes available now, I decided to try a magus... That likes to punch things with a spiked gauntlet... Not sure if that's a bad idea, but it sounded fun. A lot of the spells I took are touch spells so if I'm imbuing my fist weapon, I can punch and deal the damage. I'm trying to figure out if I should take the route of Feat for finesse weapons and just dump into dex and other stats and skip strength or not. I figured if I could skip strength, my dex could be higher giving me a bit more AC and a bump in the con wouldn't hurt. However, it would also set me back on getting arcane based feats. Is that a good option or is my current setup good enough?
I haven't seen people ask about builds here but I couldn't find anything that said this wasn't the place to ask about that either. If I should ask elsewhere, please lemme know. I did see a magus page that indicated a few builds doing ranged or
I'm a Tiefling and my stats, including bonuses and 25 point buy-in are: str: 14 dex: 16 con: 14 Int: 18 wis: 10 cha: 8 AC: 15 Touch ac: 13 Flat footed ac: 12 fort: 4 reflex: 3 will: 2
Skills I put points into: Fly Know - Arcana know - dungeoneering know - nature know - planes spellcraft
current feat is arcane strike Background trait is Framed giving me a bonus to spellcraft