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Month: October 2023

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Navigating Modern Relationships: Communication, Consent, and Trust in Diverse Connection Styles

10/20/2023, 11:01 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Modern relationships are evolving with diverse models shaped by technology, communication, and consent. Embracing openness, trust, and clear boundaries helps individuals navigate changing dynamics while fostering healthy, personalized connections built on respect and understanding.

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Call of Duty MW2 Latest Update Increases Running Bounce, Causes Motion Sickness Among Players

10/20/2023, 1:17 am Angel Rodriguez 0

After the latest MW2 update, running feels way bouncier and it’s making me dizzy and nauseous. I upped the field of view to 120 and lowered camera movement, but the bounce still needs to go. Realism is cool, but this motion is really uncomfortable.

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Mint Mobile Review: Affordable T-Mobile Network Service with Some Service Trade-Offs

10/09/2023, 5:01 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Mint Mobile offers an affordable alternative to big carriers like Verizon, using T-Mobile’s network. Service can be spotty in some areas, but the price is unbeatable. Just be sure to keep up with payments to avoid immediate suspension and an $8.50 reactivation fee. Overall, a solid deal.

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Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community
by@Angelrtalk

Some time ago, I wrote a post saying I wasn’t completely comfortable with my wife training jiu jitsu with men. The reaction from many practitioners was intense. I was called insecure, and some people insisted that abuse simply doesn’t happen in the BJJ community.

Since then, I’ve seen more and more posts and discussions acknowledging that jiu jitsu has had issues with grooming and abuse, and that these problems have existed for years. It’s been interesting to watch that shift. When I first shared my concerns, a lot of higher belts and experienced practitioners dismissed my perspective. Now, many of those same types of voices openly recognize that these problems are real.

That contrast is hard to ignore. I talk about it in more detail in episode 116.

I saw something similar during my time in the military. In environments that are heavily male dominated, with very few women, the risk of misconduct can increase. My concerns were never about insecurity. They were about awareness, caution, and looking out for the people I care about.

Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community
02/09/2026, 3:56 pm
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