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Hi everyone!

I'm a graphic designer and developer, and I've spent the last few months designing and building Public Voice, a new independent discussion platform.

I've always loved smaller online communities and traditional forums, and wanted to create something with that same spirit but a clean, modern interface.

One thing that makes Public Voice a little different is that it's completely custom-built. It's not running on XenForo, vBulletin, phpBB or any other existing forum software. I've designed and developed the platform itself, with particular attention to the UI/UX and how conversations work.

It's a general discussion space where anyone can start Threads, join conversations, share photographs, music, interesting websites, things they've made, or just waffle about whatever interests them.

There are no likes, karma points or follower counts. Just conversations, with useful features like contextual Notes, activity feeds, saved Threads and a customisable homepage.

What's next?

I'm planning to introduce Spaces, allowing people to create their own public or private Spaces, essentially giving them their own version of Public Voice to use however they wish and create their own community.

For now, though, it's one shared forum where everyone's welcome.

Come and join us!

It's live and fully functional, although the community is still very small. I'd love to welcome some new members, get a few more conversations going and hear what people think.

If you fancy signing up, sharing something you've made or starting a conversation, please do!

https://publicvoice.co/

I'd particularly welcome feedback from other forum owners and enthusiasts on the design, features or anything you think could be added or improved.

Cheers,
Leon

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There's a very good friend of mine who vowed never to go for a hike in his life because he doesn't just like it. Do you have any friends like that?

Have you ever been on a hike? How long was it?

A brand new feature available exclusively to Lottery Logic members.

Introducing Lottery Logics PickPoints game!

Now you can test your favorite numbers against real-world draws and earn website points at the same time!!

On the PickPoints page, you may select up to 10 numbers per drawing for both PowerBall and Mega Millions. The cost per ticket is the same as the cost of that lottery, in points.

Ticket purchase is cutoff at the designated drawing time. All numbers and wins are automatically calculated after the drawing is settled.

Some of a members website activity may earn that member points that can be accumulated. These points can be used for website related features, like PickPoints drawings. The website points have zero cash value. The points earned can be seen on a member card or their profile. You may also donate or transfer points from one member to another on your member profile page.

Points Earnings
Registration: 50
Daily Visit: 5
New Thread: 5
Post Reply: 1
Reactions: 2

This is a fun way to test your numbers that you prefer to play against real-world drawings without risking a penny.


Enjoy !

* PickPoints is currently operating as a beta feature. Errors or changes may occur during this time.

There are people who hate it; I suppose they don't like thinking before making a move or playing. I love chess—do you like it or not?

This might seem like a silly question, but it isn't; some people hate traveling by certain modes of transport, while others travel on all of them without any issues. Do you have a problem with any of these forms of transport, or can you travel on any of them without trouble? Do you prefer traveling by train, bus, or plane? Or do you like them all? Is there one you hate, or are you afraid or have a phobia of any of them? For instance, some people are afraid of flying.

It’s one of the worst movies in history—boring, with an absurd plot and some of the worst acting ever—yet over time it developed a cult following; you could practically say it became a success after years of failure. It’s crazy to think that a movie with everything going against it turned out to be so bad that it became a cult classic, right? Have you ever seen it? If you’re planning to watch it—even just to laugh at how terrible it is—consider yourself warned about the garbage you’re in for, lol.

I remember seeing really bad reviews for the 2022 Lightyear movie—which is exactly why I’m asking. I haven't seen it yet because all the negative stuff I read totally put me off. Plus, it isn't even based on the classic animated series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command; I would have loved a movie based on that, but clearly, they aren't going to do it. So, since I haven't watched it, I want to know your opinion if you have: is it actually a piece of crap, or are the critics just haters and the movie is actually good?

⭐ Rating: 2/5

🎥 About the Film

Toy Story 5 brings Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang back for another adventure, this time exploring the growing influence of technology on children and the challenges traditional toys face in a world increasingly dominated by screens and digital devices.

The film tackles some very relevant modern-day issues, including screen time, the impact of technology on childhood, and how bullying can take place through digital platforms. It's a message that will undoubtedly resonate with many parents and families.

🍿 My Review

I might be in the minority here, but I just didn't enjoy Toy Story 5 as much as I hoped I would.

I understand what Pixar was trying to achieve with this instalment. The themes surrounding technology, children's screen habits and online bullying are important, particularly in today's world. There is certainly a worthwhile message at the heart of the film, and I can appreciate the intention behind it.

Unfortunately, for me, the story itself just didn't really get going. It felt like a bit of a non-starter, lacking the spark and excitement that made the earlier films so memorable. While it wasn't outright bad, I found myself struggling to get invested in the overall adventure.

For a franchise with such a strong history of emotional storytelling, memorable characters and genuinely entertaining adventures, I expected something that would leave a bigger impression. Instead, this felt like a rather unnecessary addition to the series.

I can see why others might enjoy it, especially families who appreciate the film's underlying message, but having an important message doesn't automatically make for a great movie.

🏁 Final Verdict

Toy Story 5 isn't a complete disaster, but it was a disappointment for me. The message is relevant, and I respect what Pixar was aiming for, but the story simply wasn't strong enough to make this another standout entry in the franchise.

Sometimes, it's okay to let a beloved series rest rather than keep adding new chapters.

⭐ My Rating: 2/5 – Not terrible, but not one I'd rush to watch again.

You Use Money Every Day. But Do You Know How It Actually Works?

You earn it. Save it. Borrow it. Spend it.

It determines what you can afford, what your savings will buy, how much your home costs, and how far your paycheck goes.

Yet most of us were never taught one of the most important subjects of all:

Where does money come from?

Who creates it?
Why does its purchasing power change?
What happens when banks make loans?
Why do interest rates affect nearly everything?
And how does monetary policy quietly shape your financial life?

The Monetary Literacy & Mastery Foundation exists to help answer those questions.

We provide educational resources for people who want to look beneath the surface of the financial system and understand the monetary mechanics behind everyday economic life.

Explore topics including:

• How money and currency actually work
• How commercial banks create deposits through lending
• Inflation and the loss of purchasing power
• Central banking and monetary policy
• Sound money principles
• Debt, credit, interest rates, and financial markets
• The relationship between money, savings, prosperity, and economic freedom

Our purpose is not partisan advocacy.

It is monetary education, independent inquiry, and informed discussion.

Because financial literacy can teach you how to manage your money.

Monetary literacy teaches you what the money itself is—and what is happening to it.

How Much Do You Really Know About Money?

Put your knowledge to the test with our Monetary Literacy Assessment:

Test Your Monetary Knowledge

Then explore the lessons, research, tools, simulators, and educational resources available through the Foundation.

Money affects nearly every part of your life. Understanding it shouldn't be optional.

Visit the Monetary Literacy & Mastery Foundation

We're always searching for better ways to make Spark Promotion the ultimate launchpad for growing your projects.

Instead of guessing what you need, we want to ask you directly:

👉 If you could add, change, or create anything on Spark Promotion, what would it be?

Tell us what you'd like to see regarding:

• 🎨 New Categories: What boards or promotion channels are missing?

• 🚀 Visibility & Growth Features: What would help your threads get 10x more clicks and members?

• 🏆 Community Events & Perks: What contests, spotlights, badges, or rewards would keep you engaged?

• 🤝 Networking & Collaboration: What features would help you find partners, staff, or contributors?

• 💡 Your Own Wild Ideas: Got an out-of-the-box concept we haven't thought of? Pitch it to us!

The floor is yours - what would you want to see next on Spark?

There are so many people who wish to increase the speed of their internet connection. The only surefire way to do that is to purchase a high-speed internet package. I think that avoiding the VPN usage is also something you could do to enhance the Internet speed. So, what could you do to increase the speed of your internet connection?

Some intriguing new details about the upcoming live-action Naruto film have surfaced, suggesting it will remain fairly faithful to the original story, though not a completely direct adaptation. Reportedly, Sakura is much stronger from the start and already has access to her abilities. Naruto is portrayed as a ninja-history enthusiast, adding an interesting twist to his character. He won’t be romantically interested in Sakura; instead, Sasuke develops feelings for her. Sakura comes from a wealthy family, with her father dying during the Nine-Tails’ attack and her mother depicted as rich and somewhat snobbish. The film also changes how Jinchūriki function, making it a bloodline-based ability, so only certain people can host a Tailed Beast. If true, these changes seem significant while still aiming to preserve the spirit of Naruto. As for What I, personally, think I am not going to watch it, it's going to feel like Dragon Ball Evolution Avatar Last Airbender all over again.

I am a really big fan of online trading. I am still learning how to trade in the financial markets. I am quite passionate about it. However, I do not know much about it. I think that this is an incredibly great niche. Many people are really into online trading. Some people are still learning, while others are curious. So, how do I get started?

Hi, I'm Chong, the developer of Elmren Voice. I built it for people who want to turn documents they own or have permission to adapt into something they can listen to or read along with.

Elmren Voice runs speech generation locally on an Apple Silicon Mac. It imports TXT, PDF, DOCX and EPUB, includes 64 voices, and supports cloning your own voice or an authorized voice. Script Mode lets you assign different voices to characters.

You can export audio, chaptered M4B audiobooks, MP4 or a self-contained HTML player with word highlighting. The exported HTML can be opened in a browser on another device.

Requirements: M1 or newer, macOS 13+. Initial model downloads and license checks need internet access. A full license is $39.99 once for one Mac. The 7-day trial includes 120 minutes of synthesis without an account or payment card.

Website and app download
Browser read-along demo

I'd welcome feedback on the first document-to-audio export, especially from authors with their own manuscripts and parents using authorized reading materials.

Disclosure: this is my product; this post was prepared with AI assistance.

Hi, everybody

Feel free to check my blog:

https://eplgunners.blogspot.com/

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The Footer Links Service allows members to request a text link in the Footer Links rotation displayed at the bottom of every page on Spark Promotion. Promote your forum, website, blog, or social media page and gain extra visibility across the community.

Each approved link will normally remain visible for a period of two weeks from the time it is added. However, if we don't receive enough requests to keep the Footer Links rotation filled, your link may remain displayed for longer than two weeks, giving you additional visibility.

After your link's display period ends, you must wait an additional two weeks before requesting the service again. This helps ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to benefit from the rotation.

Only one text link may be submitted per request. If you wish to promote another forum, website, blog, or social media page, you will need to submit a new request after the waiting period has passed.

All submitted links must lead to appropriate and legal content. Links leading to spam, malicious websites, or misleading content will be removed.

When submitting a link, provide a clear and readable text title so visitors understand where the link will take them.

Staff reserve the right to edit, remove, or decline any request that does not follow these guidelines or contains a link considered unsuitable for the service.

Once a link has been added to the Footer Links rotation, staff may mark the request thread as completed to indicate that the service has been fulfilled.

I'm building NOS. It lets you fix the words on an HTML page by clicking them, then send that page to someone as a link.

Say you already have an HTML page that introduces your web service, and one line of the pitch still feels wrong before launch. Paste the HTML into NOS and you get a preview of the page. Click that line, type the new wording, and the change is written back into the original HTML too.

Then send the NOS link to whoever you want to show it to, without setting up a site of your own first. They can open it without an account. If you change the line again later, the link stays the same.

The page lives in the same workspace as your notes and docs, so your draft wording for it can be kept right there too.

You can try the samples, or paste your own HTML, edit and preview it, without signing up. You only need to sign in when you create the share link.

I drafted this post with help from AI.

https://nos-workspace.com

Halloween is the perfect excuse to talk about horror movies! From masked killers to haunted houses, here are 15 jokes inspired by some of our favourite spooky films.

1. Scream
Ghostface calls you and asks what your favourite scary movie is. You say Scream. He replies, “Good choice. You're going to love the sequel.”

2. Halloween
Michael Myers has been chasing Laurie Strode for decades. At this point, someone should really tell him to get a hobby.

3. A Nightmare on Elm Street
Freddy Krueger is the only villain who can ruin your sleep schedule without even leaving his house.

4. Friday the 13th
Jason Voorhees has been haunting Camp Crystal Lake for years. You'd think the council would have shut the place down by now.

5. Child's Play
Chucky is proof that you should always check the reviews before buying a doll online.

6. The Conjuring
The Warrens walk into a haunted house and immediately start looking for ghosts. I walk into a dark room and immediately look for the light switch.

7. Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is the only guy who can get famous just by having people say his name three times. Meanwhile, I can't even get someone to reply to my texts.

8. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington discovers Christmas and decides to take over. Imagine if everyone who discovered a new hobby got that enthusiastic.

9. It
Pennywise lives in a sewer and still manages to have a better social life than most of us.

10. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The characters hear a strange noise and decide to investigate. Meanwhile, I'd be halfway down the road before the opening credits finished.

11. Hocus Pocus
The Sanderson sisters return after 300 years and immediately start causing trouble. Some people really never change.

12. The Exorcist
After watching this movie, every strange noise in my house becomes a potential supernatural emergency.

13. Poltergeist
The TV starts talking to a little girl, and her family stays in the house. I'd be shopping for a new home before the next commercial break.

14. The Addams Family
The Addams family makes everyone else look like the weird neighbours. Honestly, they're probably the most entertaining people on the street.

15. Ghostbusters
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who are you going to call? Not me. I'm not getting paid enough to investigate that.

What's your favourite Halloween movie? And which horror movie character would you least want to meet in real life?

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share a website I've been working on for years — Muppet Madness!

🌐 https://muppetmadness.com

What started as a simple fan site dedicated to The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and Jim Henson has grown into a fully interactive community.

I've put countless hours into developing custom WordPress plugins, rebuilding the theme, and creating features that go well beyond a typical fan website.

Here's some of what's available:

🎭 The Green Room – Community discussion forums.

😂 Meme Craft – Create and share memes, vote, and compete in meme battles.

🏆 Member Profiles – Friends, private messaging, achievements, and collectible badges.

🎮 Games & Trivia – Daily challenges, quizzes, and rewards.

💬 Live Chatroom – Chat with fans, compete in trivia, and interact with our mascot, Madness Max.

📰 Articles & News – Nostalgia, Muppet history, and the latest news.

The site is completely FREE, and I'm constantly improving it and adding new features.

🚀 I'd love to get more people involved!

Whether you're a Muppet fan or a fellow webmaster curious about what I've built, come register, explore the features, introduce yourself, and help grow the community!

I'd also really appreciate honest feedback on the design, performance, user experience, and SEO. It's been a labour of love, and I'm always looking for ways to make it better.

Come join the madness! There's always room for one more!