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Anna Valerious About Me I am an adult child of a narcissist (ACON). Raised in the crucible of malignant narcissism, I have a very personal understanding of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. There is hope beyond the narcissist for the victims of narcissists of which I'm living proof...

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The Crown of the Sun Credit & Copyright: Alain Maury, Jean-Luc Dauvergne Explanation: During a total solar eclipse, the Sun's extensive outer atmosphere, or corona, is an inspirational sight. Subtle shades and shimmering features that engage the eye span a brightness range of...

Dark River, Wide Field Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo Explanation: A Dark River of dust seems to run from our Galactic Center, then pool into a starfield containing photogenic sky wonders. Scrolling right will reveal many of these objects including (can you find?) the...

Then why do you care and see the need to give yourself positive rep everytime you log on?

Thor's Helmet Credit & Copyright: Star Shadows Remote Observatory and PROMPT/UNC (Steve Mazlin, Jack Harvey, Rick Gilbert, and Daniel Verschatse) Explanation: This helmet-shaped cosmic cloud with wing-like appendages is popularly called Thor's Helmet. Heroically sized even for...

The Magnificent Horsehead Nebula Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Burali, Tiziano Capecchi, Marco Mancini (Osservatorio MTM) Explanation: Sculpted by stellar winds and radiation, a magnificent interstellar dust cloud by chance has assumed this recognizable shape. Fittingly named...

Well, we've all been subjected to the **** exploits of our morally bankrupt member RaE.. We all also know how he feels about criminals.. we also know how he feels about women who break no laws in choosing to terminate a pregnancy yet feels they deserve punishment.. So.. For with what judgment ye...

A Pulsar's Hand Credit: P. Slane ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA) et al., CXC, NASA Explanation: As far as pulsars go, PSR B1509-58 appears young. Light from the supernova explosion that gave birth to it would have first reached Earth some 1,700 years ago. The magnetized, 20...

A Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn (Weather and Sky Photography) & Stefano Cancelli (AstroGarage) Explanation: What do the following things have in common: a cone, the fur of a fox, and a Christmas tree? Answer: they all occur...

Why the **** didn't we use adult protection.. you and your gawd **** irresponsible ******..

Errrr.. came in to say Happy Easter.. not get nightmares.. :blink: So.. Crappy Easter!

Reinvigorated Sun and Prominence Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman (Averted Imagination) Explanation: Dramatic prominences can sometimes be seen looming just beyond the edge of the sun. Such was the case last week as a giant prominence, visible above on the right, highlighted a Sun...

The Seagull and the Duck Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors) Explanation: Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning...

Centaurus A Image Credit & Copyright: Tim Carruthers Explanation: Only 11 million light-years away, Centaurus A is the closest active galaxy to planet Earth. Spanning over 60,000 light-years, the peculiar elliptical galaxy, also known as NGC 5128, is featured in this sharp color...

Deep Auriga Image Credit & Copyright: Tun? Tezel (TWAN) Explanation: The plane of our Milky Way Galaxy runs right through Auriga, the Charioteer. A good part of the ancient northern constellation's rich collection of nebulae and star clusters is featured in this expansive, 10...

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I see you two persist in trying to once again distance yourselves from TJ and compare me to him, as you argued in circles beating a dead horse to the point everyone just wished you'd all shut the f ck up on the shoutbox the other day. Thank *** for emmy and her licorice whips diverting your...

Mars and a Colorful Lunar Fog Bow Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN) Explanation: Even from the top of a volcanic crater, this vista was unusual. For one reason, Mars was dazzlingly bright two weeks ago, when this picture was taken, as it was nearing its...