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				<title>Uncle Retrospective replied to the topic Music news and discussion in the forum Movies, TV and other media</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:41:36 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As if <a href='https://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> requested it.</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic The Picture Thread in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:20:29 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a>:</p>
<p>The young guy with the muscles is none other than the rapper mogul known as Fifty Cents.<br />
It is a picture of him in his much younger years.</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of randomness in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:24:46 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting back into chess (I haven&#8217;t forgotten about you <a href='https://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> &#x1f923;)</p>
<p>So I found out from this nearby store that they charge $80/hr for a tutorial.<br />
So I will go downtown to the parks where the Chess hustlers play and some of the<br />
NYU students hang out. I can just kick a $20 to one of them and play for an<br />
hour or so. </p>
<p>Once in a while, a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-97030"><a href="https://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-randomness/page/7/#post-94367" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic The Picture Thread in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:36:48 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> That was funny. It reminded me of some tweets of a picture that had Kanye fans saying that Kanye was so generous giving this old man a chance at music. His name was Paul McCartney. &#x1f923;</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic The Picture Thread in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:44:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> who likes these pics:</p>
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				<title>Arjan Dirkse replied to the topic The News Thread in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/the-news-thread/page/10/#post-88940</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:42:32 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh I don&#8217;t take it personally, I just think it&#8217;s sad the kind of views your head is filled with.</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of randomness in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:17:40 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amen <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a></p>
<p>You know… a lot is coming out as people chime in and past tweets and footage is unearthed to reveal short memories, hypocrisy, overreacting, racist double standards, etc.</p>
<p>Jim Carrey chimed in about that footage being there for all time, etc and acting like this great moral compass, then came this footage of him once holding a y&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-92089"><a href="http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-randomness/page/6/#post-88789" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of randomness in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-randomness/page/5/#post-88545</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:31:17 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> &#8230; But I was saying this situation is currently being seen in so many different ways.</p>
<p>If you want to look further at the different ways ie the whole American backstory etc. you can go to the different sites and just see the hashtags that collect all the postings.</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of randomness in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-randomness/page/4/#post-87498</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:03:00 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If I recall correctly it was <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> who was into Zen meditation, but I will also address everyone on this:</p>
<p>This deep breathing exercise and meditating is supposed to soothe the nerves and really calm you down. </p>
<p>Anyone tried this?</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of randomness in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 21:20:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nice <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a></p>
<p>I remember you said you were into some Buddhist philosophy.</p>
<p>How has it helped you in the past, your outlook of life, society in general, etc.?</p>
<p>I used to work with some who subscribed to the lotus sutra teachings of Nichiren Daishonin.<br />
They showed me pictures of their shrine at home (they called it a gohunzin I believe) where&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-90600"><a href="http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-randomness/page/3/#post-87025" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic TV news and trailers in the forum Movies, TV and other media</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:22:21 +0000</pubDate>

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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of randomness in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-randomness/#post-84256</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:10:43 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a>&#8230; fellow</p>
<p>We played chess online and I feel for you as we all are concerned whenever you post about days when you feel bad, but I just do not go along with everything you say. How can you say the above? Where does your reasoning come from? I&#8217;m curious&#8230;</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic What Is Going On In Your Life? in the forum Treehousery</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/what-is-going-on-in-your-life/#post-83205</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:14:05 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a>&#8230;</p>
<p>You said before you have access to counselor/therapist.</p>
<p>Please do your best to contact them now.</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of whatever in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-whatever/page/10/#post-83090</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:58:29 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You go to the search engine at the top and type a topic and you will get a listing. Usually I choose the hashtag which is like an umbrella and it gives you all the video snippets.</p>
<p>I agree on TikTok that the young go for the girls in bikinis dancing/twerking (funny how quick they get over 100M followers).</p>
<p>Instagram is mostly about young&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-87601"><a href="http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/random-thread-of-whatever/page/10/#post-83090" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of whatever in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:32:02 +0000</pubDate>

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<p>Do you go on TikTok?</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic What&#039;s going on in your life *now*? in the forum Treehousery</title>
				<link>http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/whats-going-on-in-your-life-now/page/10/#post-79807</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:45:41 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know what your condition/diagnosis is. You don&#8217;t have to tell us as it is your very personal matter. </p>
<p>What I will say is to continue to work very closely with your doctors and specialists. I they notice some behavior pattern you are doing and give you a helpful suggestion, please follow it. If they prescribe something for&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-85004"><a href="http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/whats-going-on-in-your-life-now/page/10/#post-79807" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic What&#039;s going on in your life *now*? in the forum Treehousery</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:49:41 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a></p>
<p>How are you feeling today?</p>
<p>Have you gotten in touch with others who are your support group, and specialists?</p>
<p>I briefly mentioned my own experiences. I take some antidepressants myself and I see a specialist. </p>
<p>I just want you to know that you are not alone. We all have our struggles.</p>
<p>It is my hope and wish that you continue to&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-84857"><a href="http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/whats-going-on-in-your-life-now/page/10/#post-79588" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic What&#039;s going on in your life *now*? in the forum Treehousery</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:17:53 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a>&#8230;</p>
<p>Please get help!</p>
<p>Call emergency, call your psychologist and therapist immediately!</p>
<p>We are all here for you.</p>
<p>Please stay with us. Stay strong and hang in there.</p>
<p>Al&#8230;</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic Random thread of whatever in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:13:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> understands&#8230;</p>
<p>Good </p>
<p>The woke stuff is very enlightening. I found out everything I thought and did was wrong, even my postings, especially in the relationship thread!&#x1f602;<br />
The debates&#8230;</p>
<p>The T&amp;A dancing.&#x1f602;</p>
<p>Fair warning: You can scroll for hours before you know it. Can be very addictive.</p>
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				<title>Al-x replied to the topic The Random Thread: The Next Generation in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:36:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a></p>
<p>Who is she?</p>
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				<title>Todd replied to the topic Health and Fitness Thread in the forum Treehousery</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2020 07:19:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@ARJANDIRKSE</a></p>
<p>News journalist Lisa Ling has a series on CNN called This Is Life. The latest episode is called “Psychedelic Healing” and focuses on the use of psychedelics in the treating mental health issues. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/20/opinions/psychedelics-trauma-healing-this-is-life-heacock/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="nofollow ugc">What psychedelics taught me about healing trauma</a></p>
<p><a href="https://maps.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="nofollow ugc">Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies</a></p>
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				<title>Todd replied to the topic The Random Thread in the forum The Loveland Arms - pub chat</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:54:54 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had an odd dream last night.</p>
<p>A group of us went back to Millarworld, except it was a planet and not a messageboard.</p>
<p>There were about six or seven of us who made the trip. While I don&#8217;t recall everyone, I do know that <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/arjandirkse/' rel="nofollow ugc">@arjandirkse</a> and <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/christian/' rel="nofollow ugc">@christian</a> were there with me. I think <a href='http://thecarrier.net/members/jimohara/' rel="nofollow ugc">@jimohara</a> was also there with us.</p>
<p>Millarworld was burnt to a black char&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-36045"><a href="http://thecarrier.net/forums/topic/the-random-thread/page/4/#post-21001" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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