Are you ready for UFC 289? This Saturday, one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history, Amanda Nunes, returns to the ring to defend her title against fellow bantamweight Irene Aldana. If you’re looking for ways to watch tonight's battle for the bantamweight title, know this: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana will be available only as a pay-per-view fight through ESPN+, with prelims airing on ESPN and streaming free on ESPN+ for subscribers. Early prelims will also play on UFC Fight Pass. Don't want to miss out on the action? Here’s how to watch UFC 289, including how to order the pay-per-view event, start times and fight card details, how to livestream the fight free with a VPN and more.
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How to watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in the US
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Early prelims start time: 7 p.m.
Prelims start time: 8 p.m. ET
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
TV/streaming:ESPN+
Free livestream: VPN
Where to stream UFC 289 main card and prelims
How to watch UFC 289 without ESPN+ or PPV in the US:
What time does the UFC fight start?
UFC is heading to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday. The PPV fight will kick off with early prelims at 7 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, and the main pay-per-view event scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
Who is headlining UFC this weekend?
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her title against Irene Aldana in this weekend's UFC 289 PPV event.
The co-main event will see former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira face Beneil Dariush, who is seeking his first shot at the division title.
UFC 289 full card (subject to change)
Main card - 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ PPV)
• Women's bantamweight: Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Irene Aldana
• Lightweight: Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
• Welterweight: Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt
• Lightweight: Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr
• Middleweight: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders
Prelims - 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
• Flyweight: Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak
• Light heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Nate Daukaus
• Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis
• Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Lucas Almeida
Early prelims - 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, UFC FightPass)
• Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
• Featherweight: Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder
• Women's strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira
• Women's flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius

Are you ready for UFC 289? This Saturday, one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history, Amanda Nunes, returns to the ring to defend her title against fellow bantamweight Irene Aldana. If you’re looking for ways to watch tonight's battle for the bantamweight title, know this: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana will be available only as a pay-per-view fight through ESPN+, with prelims airing on ESPN and streaming free on ESPN+ for subscribers. Early prelims will also play on UFC Fight Pass. Don't want to miss out on the action? Here’s how to watch UFC 289, including how to order the pay-per-view event, start times and fight card details, how to livestream the fight free with a VPN and more.
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How to watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in the US
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Early prelims start time: 7 p.m.
Prelims start time: 8 p.m. ET
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
TV/streaming:ESPN+
Free livestream: VPN
Where to stream UFC 289 main card and prelims
How to watch UFC 289 without ESPN+ or PPV in the US:
What time does the UFC fight start?
UFC is heading to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday. The PPV fight will kick off with early prelims at 7 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, and the main pay-per-view event scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
Who is headlining UFC this weekend?
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her title against Irene Aldana in this weekend's UFC 289 PPV event.
The co-main event will see former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira face Beneil Dariush, who is seeking his first shot at the division title.
UFC 289 full card (subject to change)
Main card - 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ PPV)
• Women's bantamweight: Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Irene Aldana
• Lightweight: Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
• Welterweight: Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt
• Lightweight: Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr
• Middleweight: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders
Prelims - 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
• Flyweight: Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak
• Light heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Nate Daukaus
• Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis
• Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Lucas Almeida
Early prelims - 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, UFC FightPass)
• Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
• Featherweight: Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder
• Women's strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira
• Women's flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius

Are you ready for UFC 289? This Saturday, one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history, Amanda Nunes, returns to the ring to defend her title against fellow bantamweight Irene Aldana. If you’re looking for ways to watch tonight's battle for the bantamweight title, know this: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana will be available only as a pay-per-view fight through ESPN+, with prelims airing on ESPN and streaming free on ESPN+ for subscribers. Early prelims will also play on UFC Fight Pass. Don't want to miss out on the action? Here’s how to watch UFC 289, including how to order the pay-per-view event, start times and fight card details, how to livestream the fight free with a VPN and more.
UFC 289 Live HERE TO WATCH NOW
UFC 289 Live HERE TO WATCH NOW
How to watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in the US
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Early prelims start time: 7 p.m.
Prelims start time: 8 p.m. ET
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
TV/streaming:ESPN+
Free livestream: VPN
Where to stream UFC 289 main card and prelims
How to watch UFC 289 without ESPN+ or PPV in the US:
What time does the UFC fight start?
UFC is heading to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday. The PPV fight will kick off with early prelims at 7 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, and the main pay-per-view event scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
Who is headlining UFC this weekend?
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her title against Irene Aldana in this weekend's UFC 289 PPV event.
The co-main event will see former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira face Beneil Dariush, who is seeking his first shot at the division title.
UFC 289 full card (subject to change)
Main card - 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ PPV)
• Women's bantamweight: Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Irene Aldana
• Lightweight: Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
• Welterweight: Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt
• Lightweight: Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr
• Middleweight: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders
Prelims - 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
• Flyweight: Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak
• Light heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Nate Daukaus
• Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis
• Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Lucas Almeida
Early prelims - 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, UFC FightPass)
• Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
• Featherweight: Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder
• Women's strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira
• Women's flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius

Are you ready for UFC 289? This Saturday, one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history, Amanda Nunes, returns to the ring to defend her title against fellow bantamweight Irene Aldana. If you’re looking for ways to watch tonight's battle for the bantamweight title, know this: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana will be available only as a pay-per-view fight through ESPN+, with prelims airing on ESPN and streaming free on ESPN+ for subscribers. Early prelims will also play on UFC Fight Pass. Don't want to miss out on the action? Here’s how to watch UFC 289, including how to order the pay-per-view event, start times and fight card details, how to livestream the fight free with a VPN and more.
UFC 289 Live HERE TO WATCH NOW
UFC 289 Live HERE TO WATCH NOW
How to watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in the US
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Early prelims start time: 7 p.m.
Prelims start time: 8 p.m. ET
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
TV/streaming:ESPN+
Free livestream: VPN
Where to stream UFC 289 main card and prelims
How to watch UFC 289 without ESPN+ or PPV in the US:
What time does the UFC fight start?
UFC is heading to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday. The PPV fight will kick off with early prelims at 7 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, and the main pay-per-view event scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
Who is headlining UFC this weekend?
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her title against Irene Aldana in this weekend's UFC 289 PPV event.
The co-main event will see former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira face Beneil Dariush, who is seeking his first shot at the division title.
UFC 289 full card (subject to change)
Main card - 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ PPV)
• Women's bantamweight: Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Irene Aldana
• Lightweight: Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
• Welterweight: Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt
• Lightweight: Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr
• Middleweight: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders
Prelims - 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
• Flyweight: Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak
• Light heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Nate Daukaus
• Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis
• Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Lucas Almeida
Early prelims - 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, UFC FightPass)
• Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
• Featherweight: Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder
• Women's strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira
• Women's flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius

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I’m interested in knowing if you feel that the cheese curds are the most important part of the poutine, or is it the fries or the gravy that is most important for you?
Fresh curds over refrigerated or previously frozen?
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Controversial statement, I know, especially since this minigame has been the topic of debate for years now (4.5 years now, wow!). But considering the extremely clear message that the other 2 minigames recquired for the "Lorekeeper" ending, that being Fruity Maze and Security Puppet, give us, I find it unlikely that Midnight Motorist is some multi-layered mystery that changes everything we knew about this franchise. Lets start off with a few base assumptions I am going to make for this theory:

• MM was trying to tell us something relating to a core event in the franchise, like the other 2 arcade minigames.
• The mound in the woods is a grave. The ultimate guide calls it that, and there is no real reason to doubt it there.
• The minigame takes place right after the death of charlie at the hands of william afton, as suggested by the heavy rain consistent with the security puppet minigame, and the simple fact that we are playing as a car speeding, which is consistent with the end of "take cake to the children"
• We are playing as William Afton, and the house we enter is his. It was way too late in the franchise to introduce a completely new relevant family at that point in time, and Henry wouldnt really have a likely candidate to be the runaway.

Now, for the questions this minigame has raised:

• Who is the runaway? Its mike. Crying Childs response to stress is to break down on the floor. He would not run off in the middle of the night. Yes, there is a possibility that the "runaway" was somehow lured out or abducted, but Mustard Mans (so williams) comments clearly give us the information needed to conclude that the runaway has, in fact, ran away before. Not only that: The only place for BV to logically run to at this point are either Fredbears or Freddys, which he hates.
• Who is sitting on the couch, then? Mrs Afton. She is the only one in the household who would be talking to Afton like this, and she would also be in a position to defend Mike.
• What is in the grave? Considering it is freshly covered up (it is not yet overgrown by grass or such), its a fresh grave, and if we consider mike having a bad day, its not unlikely that this is Bite Victims grave, buried recently on the Afton property. While the idea that this is somehow a reference to The Twisted Ones is common, I feel that this comes from a misunderstanding of the twisted animatronics. Them burying themselves in the ground is not a design feature. In the novels, they were made to function quite a bit like the funtimes (staying in an enclosed location and abducting children), and only adapt the behaviour they do in the novels because afton is directly commanding them to.
• What is standing outside the window? Considering there are only 2 footprints, a single pair of them, facing toward the window, whatever was outside must have simply appeared, and not walked there (or it was stationed there, but we dont have any animatronic that would make sense to be there). Additionally, it cant be someone in a springlock costume, as they would die from exposure to the rain. The only "apparitions" that would work here (having 3 toes) are golden freddy or shadow freddy. So one of those.
• Where is Mike running to? Considering he saw an apparition of a magic bear, he would probably go to the magic bear place. So either Freddys or Fredbears.
• What is JRs? As there are no known Freddy's-related locations named or even subtitled "JRs", its probably just a bar William drunk at too much.

So what is Midnight Motorist actually about?
Simple! It gives us context. After the death of his son, Crying Child Afton, William is not at the peak of his mental health. After drinking so much he gets kicked out of the bar, JRs, he drives off to either Freddy's or Fredbears, where he finds Charlie, locked outside. After the expected happens, he drives back, to find his son, michael, gone, as he ran off after seing an apparition of the bear that killed his brother.

Are you ready for UFC 289? This Saturday, one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history, Amanda Nunes, returns to the ring to defend her title against fellow bantamweight Irene Aldana. If you’re looking for ways to watch tonight's battle for the bantamweight title, know this: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana will be available only as a pay-per-view fight through ESPN+, with prelims airing on ESPN and streaming free on ESPN+ for subscribers. Early prelims will also play on UFC Fight Pass. Don't want to miss out on the action? Here’s how to watch UFC 289, including how to order the pay-per-view event, start times and fight card details, how to livestream the fight free with a VPN and more.
UFC 289 Live HERE TO WATCH NOW
UFC 289 Live HERE TO WATCH NOW
How to watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana in the US
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Early prelims start time: 7 p.m.
Prelims start time: 8 p.m. ET
Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
TV/streaming:ESPN+
Free livestream: VPN
Where to stream UFC 289 main card and prelims
How to watch UFC 289 without ESPN+ or PPV in the US:
What time does the UFC fight start?
UFC is heading to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday. The PPV fight will kick off with early prelims at 7 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, and the main pay-per-view event scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
Who is headlining UFC this weekend?
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her title against Irene Aldana in this weekend's UFC 289 PPV event.
The co-main event will see former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira face Beneil Dariush, who is seeking his first shot at the division title.
UFC 289 full card (subject to change)
Main card - 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ PPV)
• Women's bantamweight: Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Irene Aldana
• Lightweight: Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
• Welterweight: Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt
• Lightweight: Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr
• Middleweight: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders
Prelims - 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)
• Flyweight: Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak
• Light heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Nate Daukaus
• Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis
• Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Lucas Almeida
Early prelims - 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, UFC FightPass)
• Bantamweight: Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng
• Featherweight: Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder
• Women's strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Maria Oliveira
• Women's flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius zxfd

Basically, I fell out with this girl when I she told me the wrong date and location for a group hangout purposefully. She made a groupchat without me for this and told people I didn't want to come when people asked why I wasn't in the groupchat without telling me the fact that date had change to a date she knew I could make. She seemed to know that this annoyed me since she had told some guy she made the group chat to avoid when previously things have been on the bigger groupchat and this was the first time a chat had been made. The guy said this was reasonable but along with her choosing not to tell me the date changes when I had asked her and instead snapping made me think she was being malicious.
The reason for this is probably that she kept being very snappy and expecting me to go along with it and putting her feelings before my own because she was very stressed - the stress being that a guy confessed his feelings to her despite having a girlfriend but said he didn't want a reltionship. I try to be accomodating but I was going through my own stuff in my home and health and realised she was kind being entitled. Also, she probably doesn't realise it but when she gets stressy she starts yelling. I think when I told her that her comment was probably what offended someone (it was about someone's grandfather) she started yelling at me saying I couldn't say that because she was so stressed and that I had to take the blame with her. I said that I didn't want to do that and that especially at uni, everyone had their own issues. I told her I was going to my room. She said 'do you want to talk about this' but obviously she has this habit with yelling when stressed and also always thinking she's right (apparentlu it weird to floss in the bathroom because according to her it is wrong? also it's weird to eat cheese string by peeling the string? small things like this she is pretty serious about).
I told her I would rather not and went to my room to avoid getting yelled at. I told her I wasn't coming to the party and she was like okay but I added straight afterwrads the only reason I wsn't coming is because I couldn't make the Saturday since I as coming back Sunday morning so she didn't think it was because of her. It's funny because I made a point to say this too which felt weird at the time. She shrugged her shoulders and then straight aftewrards she seems to have made a groupchat. Two days later, I asked her for the timing and details of a hangout which we jointly organised but there seemed to be no talk of to see that if it was late at night I could try and return late Saturday. She kinda just snpped wat me saying 'why aee you asking this' which made me stop because I didn't want to deal with this especially when someone was starting a speech. I assumed there were no changed but that night, I found the silence of the groupchat weird and asked a friend and learnt she made a groupchat without me for this and told people I didn't want to come when people asked why I wasn't in the groupchat without telling me. I thoguht this was somehwat reasonable since I couldn't make the date but apparently it was switched back to Sunday evening - which she knew I could attend from prior conversations. I thought this was silly because I would obviosuly know if something was happening in her room since we're neighbours but she has specifically requested someone else's room.
She seemed to know that this annoyed me since she had told the guy who confessed to her she made the group chat to avoid when previously things have been on the bigger groupchat and this was the first time a chat had been made. The guy said this was reasonable but along with her choosing not to tell me the date changes when I had asked her and instead snapping made me think she was being malicious. Throughout her whole chat he seemed to be mking excuses for her such s she probably dissocited whilst doing this.
After that she kept making new groupchats for many more things which I have been excluded from for the most random events instead of using the larger groupcht. This means we are not often kept up in the loop of things for plans and timings until we learn of the groupchat and someone else tells her to dd us since that girl makes herself the only admin. If it wasn't for another girl I would hve constantly arrived at different times. My friend was joking about how she's trying to make this an exclusive group.
Now, this has been going on for a few months. Two days ago, I met up with the girl who has been nice enough to inform me when she makes new groupchats. She told me towards the end of the trip that this girl has asked to have dinner with her and was planning to meet up with everyone in the group one by one - so the other 6 in the group and likely not me. Logically, this should be no problem because this is better than a group hangout without just me but at the same time this is weird because it feels like another way to isolate me especially since she is meeting with the people she isn't even that close with. For example, the girl who she was to have dinner with barely talks to her.
So what are your thoughts? I would try to see what her problem is but obviously I don't want a one to one meet up with her and am not entitled to one either. Nothing she does is illegal and she seems to convince people that this is reasonable but her whole behaviour seems to have an unusual intent.

UFC 289 Live Stream Free On Reddit -- Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana: Fight card, odds, date, rumors, location, complete guide. Amanda Nunes looks to build on her second stint as UFC women's bantamweight queen as the Brazilian champion travels to Canada for UFC 289 on Saturday, June 10. Irene Aldana, riding the high of a banner year for Mexican UFC fighters, stands in her way.

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Nunes returns to action for the first time in 11 months after reclaiming the women's bantamweight title from Julianna Pena. Nunes and Pena were originally set to complete their trilogy, but an injury suffered by Pena opened the door for Aldana. Nunes has ruled the women's bantamweight and featherweight divisions with an iron fist, serving as dual champion and avenging her only loss in eight years.
Aldana looks to follow in the footsteps of Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez and Alexa Grasso, the first and only three Mexican UFC champions, all of whom won title fights this year. Aldana is coming off wins stoppage wins against Macy Chiasson and Yana Kunitskaya.
UFC 289 is generally light on star power as it leans on a tremendous co-main event. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira meets streaking contender Beneil Dariush in a fight expected to determine the next challenger for reigning lightweight champ Islam Makhachev. Oliveira's loss to Makhachev snapped a memorable 11-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Dariush is in rare form with eight straight wins.
UFC 289 fight card, odds
Amanda Nunes -330 vs. Irene Aldana +260, women's bantamweight championship
Beneil Dariush -150 vs. Charles Oliveira +126, lightweights
Mike Malott -210 vs. Adam Fugitt +175, welterweights
Dan Ige -260 vs. Nate Landwehr +210, featherweights
Marc-Andre Barriault -140 vs. Eryk Anders +120, middleweights
Nassourdine Imavov -145 vs. Chris Curtis +122, middleweights
Miranda Maverick -300 vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius +240, women's flyweights
Aoriqileng -120 vs. Aiemann Zahabi +100, bantamweights
Kyle Nelson -240 vs. Blake Bilder +196, featherweights
Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak, flyweights
Maria Oliveira -120 vs. Diana Belbita +100, women's strawweights
UFC 289 info
Date: June 10
Location: Rogers Arena -- Vancouver, Canada
Start time: 10 p.m. ET (Main card)
How to watch: ESPN+ PPV
The greatest female fighter in MMA history returns to the Octagon on Saturday night when Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight championship against Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289. The action goes down from Rogers Arena in Vancouver and airs live on pay-per-view.
Nunes is making the first defense of her title since regaining the championship from Julianna Pena. Pena upset Nunes in December 2021 but Nunes dominated their July 2022 rematch to once again become two-division champion, as she also hols the featherweight title.
Aldana is stepping in for Pena, who was forced out of a trilogy bout due to injury. She has won two fights, both by knockout, since dropping a decision to former champion Holly Holm.
After a hot start to the year in our monthly Best Bets column, things have cooled off, with our record for the year now standing at 15-14. There are some tough calls on the UFC 289 card, but we have once again identified our choices for the best bet for each fight on the pay-per-view broadcast.
After a couple of lesser Fight Night events, the UFC is back on pay-per-view this weekend with a major show from Vancouver, British Columbia.
UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana has come under criticism from some fans for a supposedly weak card, but overall, it does have some depth. Sure, outside of the title bout, the event lacks star power, but there are a number of ranked fighters in action, making it worth watching.
Initially, this UFC bantamweight title fight would’ve seen a trilogy clash between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena. Whether the trilogy was warranted, given Nunes shellacked Pena in their second fight last summer, was a fair question
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Irene Aldana looks to become the latest Mexican-born fighter to shock the world and win gold at UFC 289 on June 10. To do so, she must get past the Brazilian double champion Amanda Nunes. Can “Robles” get the job done after being given the opportunity of a lifetime?
UFC 289 is inside Vancouver, British Columbia's Rogers Arena. The first UFC event in Canada since 2019, the event airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
The UFC has seen Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez, and Alexa Grasso claim gold for their country. Grasso beat Nunes' rival and MMA great Valentina Shevchenko to win the UFC flyweight title at UFC 285. Shevchenko was the -1010 favorite, while Alexa Grasso was the +590 underdog.
Per Bet MGM, Nunes is the -350 favorite, while Aldana is the +275 underdog. Diego Lopes, Aldana's coach who cornered Grasso, believes Aldana can defy the odds.
“Amanda is a tough fight for anyone in the division,” Lopes stated via MMA Fighting’s Trocaçao Franca podcast. “We know she’s the best in the division, but I think our team is used to fighting that, like Alexa did with Valentina. Everybody saw Valentina as unbeatable, and we went there and did our job to win the fight… I think we can surprise Amanda like that. To go in there and show something Amanda hasn’t faced yet, which is the level of boxing Irene has, to surprise her and bring the second [UFC] belt to the team and the fourth to Mexico.”
Nunes beat Shevchenko twice. She was ready to face Julianna Pena, the one woman to end her reign at bantamweight, before Pena had to back out due to broken ribs. Before Pena, Nunes was undefeated in that division for six years. She is ready to start a new streak in Canada.
Here’s all you need to know about UFC 289, from time, channel, and card.
What time is UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana? Date: Saturday, June 10 FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET 3 p.m. PT Prelims: 8 p.m. ET 5 p.m. PT Main card: 10 p.m. ET 7 p.m. PT Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET 9:15 p.m. PT (approx.)
USA/Canada: UFC 289 takes place on June 10. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The UFC 289 main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET. Nunes and Aldana should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UK: The early prelims for UFC 289 start at 11 p.m. BST, with the main card starting at 3 a.m. BST. Nunes vs. Aldana should begin about 5:15 a.m. BST.
Australia: The early prelims begin at 8 a.m. AEST on Sunday, June 11. The main card gets underway at 12 p.m. AEST, and the main event will begin about 2:15 p.m. AEST.
How to watch UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card) United States Sat. June 10 ESPN+, ESPN PPV Canada Sat. June 10 BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass United Kingdom Sun. June 11 BT Sport Australia Sun. June 11 Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
The main card for UFC 289 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana PPV price: How much does UFC 289 cost? $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers) $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 289 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 289 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 289 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
UFC 289 fight card
Main card
Amanda Nunes (c) vs. Irene Aldana for the UFC bantamweight title Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush; Lightweights Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt; Welterweights Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr; Featherweights Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Eryk Anders; Middleweights
Prelims
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweights Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius; Flyweights Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng; Bantamweights Kyle Nelson vs. Blake Bilder; Featherweights

As someone who is a fan of both series, I've noticed something. With Undertale having very well-developed characters, and FNAF giving out almost nothing, I've found that I kinda graft personalities over. Here are some examples.

1. So, if you remember, Cassidy and YellowBear have two separate minds, and they are very different. In my AU, Cassidy is a bit like Kris, and is a well-meaning jokester. YellowBear, however, is edgy and over-the-top, like most fan-interpretations of Chara.

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1. Henry in my AU is basically Spade King. He's kind of a bad guy, but he insists that he's some sort of hero.

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1. William is kinda Asgore-pilled. He is a loving parent, and deeply regrets everything he did. However, he isn't off the hook just because he said sorry, and he knows it.

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1. Mike's wife is basically Alphys, but a bit less of a nerd. Only a bit.

UFC 289 Live Stream Free On Reddit -- Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana: Fight card, odds, date, rumors, location, complete guide. Amanda Nunes looks to build on her second stint as UFC women's bantamweight queen as the Brazilian champion travels to Canada for UFC 289 on Saturday, June 10. Irene Aldana, riding the high of a banner year for Mexican UFC fighters, stands in her way.
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Nunes returns to action for the first time in 11 months after reclaiming the women's bantamweight title from Julianna Pena. Nunes and Pena were originally set to complete their trilogy, but an injury suffered by Pena opened the door for Aldana. Nunes has ruled the women's bantamweight and featherweight divisions with an iron fist, serving as dual champion and avenging her only loss in eight years.
Aldana looks to follow in the footsteps of Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez and Alexa Grasso, the first and only three Mexican UFC champions, all of whom won title fights this year. Aldana is coming off wins stoppage wins against Macy Chiasson and Yana Kunitskaya.
UFC 289 is generally light on star power as it leans on a tremendous co-main event. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira meets streaking contender Beneil Dariush in a fight expected to determine the next challenger for reigning lightweight champ Islam Makhachev. Oliveira's loss to Makhachev snapped a memorable 11-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Dariush is in rare form with eight straight wins.
UFC 289 fight card, odds
Amanda Nunes -330 vs. Irene Aldana +260, women's bantamweight championship
Beneil Dariush -150 vs. Charles Oliveira +126, lightweights
Mike Malott -210 vs. Adam Fugitt +175, welterweights
Dan Ige -260 vs. Nate Landwehr +210, featherweights
Marc-Andre Barriault -140 vs. Eryk Anders +120, middleweights
Nassourdine Imavov -145 vs. Chris Curtis +122, middleweights
Miranda Maverick -300 vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius +240, women's flyweights
Aoriqileng -120 vs. Aiemann Zahabi +100, bantamweights
Kyle Nelson -240 vs. Blake Bilder +196, featherweights
Matt Schnell vs. David Dvorak, flyweights
Maria Oliveira -120 vs. Diana Belbita +100, women's strawweights
UFC 289 info
Date: June 10
Location: Rogers Arena -- Vancouver, Canada
Start time: 10 p.m. ET (Main card)
How to watch: ESPN+ PPV
The greatest female fighter in MMA history returns to the Octagon on Saturday night when Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight championship against Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289. The action goes down from Rogers Arena in Vancouver and airs live on pay-per-view.
Nunes is making the first defense of her title since regaining the championship from Julianna Pena. Pena upset Nunes in December 2021 but Nunes dominated their July 2022 rematch to once again become two-division champion, as she also hols the featherweight title.
Aldana is stepping in for Pena, who was forced out of a trilogy bout due to injury. She has won two fights, both by knockout, since dropping a decision to former champion Holly Holm.
After a hot start to the year in our monthly Best Bets column, things have cooled off, with our record for the year now standing at 15-14. There are some tough calls on the UFC 289 card, but we have once again identified our choices for the best bet for each fight on the pay-per-view broadcast.
After a couple of lesser Fight Night events, the UFC is back on pay-per-view this weekend with a major show from Vancouver, British Columbia.
UFC 289: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana has come under criticism from some fans for a supposedly weak card, but overall, it does have some depth. Sure, outside of the title bout, the event lacks star power, but there are a number of ranked fighters in action, making it worth watching.
Initially, this UFC bantamweight title fight would’ve seen a trilogy clash between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena. Whether the trilogy was warranted, given Nunes shellacked Pena in their second fight last summer, was a fair question.XF BFG

(Hope I didn’t mess up flair since it could really go either question or discussion)
For example—I have an alt and I mainly wanted to use it to get free skins I don’t have on my main and junk because who doesn’t love free skins and junk.
I got Vera on that acc and decided “hey—I’ll practice her some on this acc!” I went from not knowing what the hell a 260 perfume was to managing a 255+ perfume almost every time, so once I learned her, I stopped playing her on my alt.
Same with Kreacher, I always say I main him but honestly I dunno how the Hell to work him.
So I started using him more on my alt and I learned him pretty quick.
Now, I’m pretty good with him so I stopped using him on my alt.
I went through and learned joseph, Ann etc etc.
“Why not just do the single training?” Bots are so predictable. They only walk in straight lines, it’s all just…too easy.
It’s worth noting I’m not trying to make spider’s lives hell, I’m not smurfing as Mike while I’m a former A badge. I’m just looking for new mains.
So back to the previous question—is it wrong to do this?

So, recently I've tried stuff like Bardo or Sion support with smite and Teemo/Pantheon support and camp top lvl 1 and I really enjoyed just being a nuisance in normals (lets just say I couldn't replicate the same cheese in ranked games)
I don't think there's a crap ton of variety when it comes to cheesing your games other than harassing the jg or camping a brush, but who knows, maybe it just takes some creativity. As the title suggests, I wanna see all of the innovative and funny early game strats (a.k.a cheese) you can think of.

Hey all! I am a drug and alcohol counselor for an inpatient treatment center and I am also head of alumni services. Former clients have requested a Facebook group to have as a resource/place to be notified of service opportunities. This is the disclaimer we have on the he closed group(invite only, non searchable). Does this exclude the actual business from any potential liability? This is the last piece we need to figure out before we can let them have the Facebook group. Thank you!
Welcome! This online space is meant to serve as a supportive resource for alumni of____________. This group is for those that want to stay in contact after leaving treatment, and is intended to be a safe space where you're able to share your thoughts, words of encouragement, experience, strength, and hope with others in their journey to live a clean and healthy way of life.
The people in this group are here for you. Whether you need to vent or help others by giving them some words of kindness, everyone in this group has the shared experience of addiction.
This is the beginning of navigating additional resources that will be available after discharge, and there will be announcements here from administrators about upcoming alumni events and other things going on at ______________!
We aim to keep this group as private as possible and we ask that you please respect the anonymity of other group members and refrain from sharing or reposting content from this group. Only people that have been through the program are able to join.
This is a virtual space for alumni to join for support, accountability, and notifications for opportunities to volunteer or be featured for our upcoming monthly speaker slam with current residents. This is a closed group moderated by Schai, Big Mike, and Jennifer and is meant to be used as resource, it is NOT a substitution for treatment or affiliated with being a part of our treatment curriculum.
By joining this closed group you are agreeing to voluntarily share your social media profile with people who have also sought treatment at ________and understand that Facebook is inherently not HIPAA compliant. By joining this group you are willingly self-disclosing your name and former presence in treatment to other alumni.
All that being said, welcome to the alumni community! Please respond with a comment of your clean date and a favorite memory from treatment 🙂

Hi my own opinion here So I think that season 4 was little weird ffor me because till season 3 everyone got together at some point and discussed everything but in 4 everyone had a broken communication like how did Eddie just die and why el is lying to Mike also I get it was 1980s but till s3 Jonathan didn't look like someone who would resent to Argyle's stuff will was also a little upset I still have no idea about why did max and lucas broke up and I think its got a lot of explaining to do. I think about a lot of more characters like Billy, Alexei, Russian and pilot dude, angela , kali,chrissys bf like a huge communication gap was there. I think maybe it will be covered in season 5 but like idk

Family reunion today and I thought I would be okay since my mom was in charge and she knows how careful I have to be (celiac) I usually make sure I’m the first in line so I don’t have to worry about cross contamination from utensils but today I wasn’t so it was just going to be a burger for me - no cheese or other toppings because they had already been contaminated then I find out that my mom was putting burgers right on peoples buns and touching their gluten filled buns 🤦🏼‍♀️ note to self always bring your own food no matter who is in charge. I hate having to be so careful and not able to eat at functions because I don’t know if it’s safe and I cant risk getting crazy sick and spending a week in bed wishing I was dead. I will never understand the people who choose to be gluten free.

not on no police shit everything I'm speaking on obv been made public or is well known
•Was PSO into it wit 700 when they had that funeral? Was Emmitt coo wit CBR or just CO? (Now that I think about it I had mentioned Choppa Tee did use to fw 00 or sb from that side, then she popped out with that song wit Emmitt. Wat if all that lowkey started over a bitch?)
•4way been around for a min and everybody hate them so they gotta be applying pressure. Wats some of they rumored work?
•Besides Trulla and 4way/CGMG, who all in the Mound? I notice bout like (all the 4s,GD,and EBG) alotta clicks always dissing orange mound by saying they don't fw it/ or they sliding trynna send shots over there.
• Who was Cmode terrorizing the reason he locked up rn?
•Is crunchy black son really RR? (If so y bruh still fw Drac like MF aint into wit SVM and bruh even still fw BGE/♠️/CG heavy af too even tho ik he Nless) And did 700 really pull that move on him? Bruh be around alot of different folks/clicks but I don't never hear him being involved in nun
• I been listening to Duke and Kenny lately and them boys really trynna eliminate anything and everything affiliated wit BGE💰/♠️. I had posted a ss Jizzle shared trolling a 🍇 that said he got hit 16x's. In Duke new song he had a line about an opp trynna duck but got popped 15x's. Also seen a post where nunu lil brutha had said some like "7.62 crack a 🎱k" and da sett is known to cap but have they honestly done anything to anybody from YM🎱 or RR1️⃣8️⃣1️⃣8️⃣?
• Is Klayd still da sett? I remember him trading word with sb on fb a while back but then I noticed that TTK movement too. I mentioned this bcs I could sworn Klayd and Wax+Fatcheeze was all ♠️ but you really don't see them claiming Wax nomo since he died. Fatcheeze ♿️even said he wasn't "knocc shit bacc" but I coulda sworn he was puttin on for da sett a lil while ago and used to be in all Klay and Co videos. He was also in Duke video "Certified Stepper" 3 years ago but now look where he stand ( Lil Cheese did make a post saying he was a 🥞 ahh nigga)
•Where does ™️/🦍 really stand amongst all this? They main opp is RPRE. But some of them still fw KSBG/BGE even tho Uncc allegedly was the one that hit DMoney. Y did dolph sign Uncc after that? Cause its rumored 🐬 was Trulla work and some get back. And even though Moe was "friendly" amongst a couple camps Co Murda just said he was they work. So you'll think it'll be some typa fallout. (Same can be said for 700 about Moe but they still fw 30 and da ♠️ nem. Weird cause before they got locked Co Murda and Klayd was sending shots at Lil00 and WDG.& ik for a fact Klayd ™️/🦍k and done dissed Cmode)
•Why did ♠️ and 1️⃣8️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ really fallout...on top of that we see where RPRE stand nowadays (🎱) but sb said when Kee died Jmoney and ™️ was steppin harder for him than the M8B. If that's true y Duke linked up wit the niggas who called the shot and celebrated DMoney death, and not too mentioned signed the "hitman" to they label (PRE).
•If Pooh and Uncc were free, seriously where would they stand? Plus considering politics y Sheisty start fw 00? (30 been had ties to Trulla so he get a pass but I still feel like CG/BGE backdoe Dmoney)
•Who over the King Gates? Cs I remember in one of Cheesedollar videos he said somebody said "they" couldn't be there but they was. Then look where Nuskie got dropped and look what happened to dollar a couple months later. Then look how Jizzle pulled that stunt over there he did. Is ♠️ really active over there?
•What was OTM? I remember sb said alotta KSBG had flipped from that. Ik Dee Mula had said it in "Str8 on Ha". Not too mention why some of da sett "Mussie" use to be YM. Did he flip after that Migo/Corry dude died?
•Where do Murda8/🏁 stand now? It's alleged that 632 dropped JMoney. But 632 shot videos/ songs with CGE/KSBG who remind you still got ties wit ™️. When they spilt Money and Tp did alotta songs wit Ejizzle. And now i notice alotta them be fw 527 and posted on Crockett. Also noting they don't fw AOB or SVM and I'm betting they not fw RPRE since Migo been wit them alot. So is 🏁 still coo wit CG/♠️? (They said YM 🎱 popped TP a couple months ago. possible if dat Fra Train 🥁 dude was they work too?) Ik they fw Guttagang/900 heavy but sb said Duke fw GG too so how that work?
•Was that white Benz used in 🐬 death really tied to Youngsta? I know everybody know everybody but it's obv Yo and Bagg got ties/fw Trulla but is Youngsta's bcs he fw Bobby (Heard youngsta pops was tight wit Train and a big LMG wit rank)? Also is Heavycamp active rn?
• Why everybody gdk? What sets/hoods be causing everybody not to fw em? (Ex: When Mangee got dropped all the 💜💙 over there definitely started dropping rakes and GDK, Ik YM got GDS and so does King Gates, some of CGE especially Wop definitely GDK, where do Duke Duece and his niggas be and wat they be on, ik RR probably drop rakes mainly for 700 but whatever happened to the GDs who took Moochie chain and shot em?)
•Lastly what's really up wit Breadgang/Nless? They always try to distance themselves from CMG but truth be told it's all under the same umbrella. But that ain't my main point. They said Tavo and Nuskie didn't always see eye to eye(Nunu death still seem 🐟y to me). Not too mention Tavo kinda had Klayd and Uncc runnin walka homes but y did paperroute sign him instead of them? Then it's like now Bagg pushin the loaf boys but odd how that really don't include 30 (maybe Big30 don't wanna be apart/ain't feeling it 🤷🏾‍♂️) and Bagg still prolly fw ♠️ but it's like he started being around Cartel nem 🍽⭐️ more. Even got back coo with Finesse which is weird because we kno Dee Mula don't fw him and even tho his lil brother cge, FNG was trynna slide through King Gates at one point. Finesse nem even kinda switched up on No Love for a min too. And how is M8B Shad able to move with both camps at the same time (YM🎱 and BGE💰)? Now BHG. Ik bruh got popped awhile back but dude capped like he'll in his No Jumper interview (regarding Casino Jizzle and Duke). On top of that it's like when da sett started takin they losses he started moving with Tate (1152) more (prolly thanks of the help of Melvo♿️). Even seem like 3️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ decided to quit pushin they shit and instead fall in line wit AOB/Ot3 ("CMO"). 1152 and 1818 try to play like they coo but noway possible wit which side they on they still fw each other. Aob lowkey be saying they'll go against anybody when they mention they an island (Bino kinda had called out a ♠️ mem on fb). Not to mention 30 and BHG still fw Drac like him and MF ain't into it wit ( AOB/SVM,even 700). Then watching one of Duke videos they said a nigga named Earny (supposed to be Head son) was in it, wats up with that? Also heard Zbo and Head was MOBB (along wit Shiesty Pops) so where they stand in all this? Did bagg go to Nunu funeral? Ik 30 lied and missed Scars on purpose but y pay respect to 🐬 ("im not CMG") but say free Dropp? Y Key Glock pay respect to Nunu (who remind you was close asl to Dropp) but then your camp fw niggas who packed him? (Unless they was both throwing shade on the slick). Just like Y Grove acted tough wit Migo but took a pic wit BHG? Shit mad weird.
give me some feedback/insight if yall care to read because just sittin back listening and watching stuff, it's alot of shady and questionable shit going on and certain clicks/people always coming up in the mix when shit go left...make you wonder
*** not trynna be funny but while writing this I could kinda see how Dolph may've got himself dropped

This sub helped me out a lot so thought I'd share my experience in Japan. Hope I can bring a bit of a different perspective because unlike most of the people that seem to post here, we are definitively not early risers and rarely left the hotel before 1pm every day. Still had a great time and crowds were only an issue in a few places.
We're an early 30s Asian-American couple traveling from Germany, so we're coming at this from a bit of an in-between of Western and Eastern perspective. I have been to Japan when I was 15 with family, but remember basically nothing. It was my wife's first time. We had an absolutely wonderful time and both thought it was the best vacation we've had in years.
The trip was pretty last minute (for my standards at least). I started planning the trip from scratch (no flights, hotels or anything booked) in early April and our trip was May 18-30. We spent 5 days in Tokyo including DisneySea, 2 nights in Hakone, 3 nights in Kyoto including day trip to Nara, and 1 night in Osaka. We flew in to Tokyo Narita and flew out of Osaka Itami. We decided to fly from Osaka to Tokyo instead of bullet train back to Tokyo so we didn't have to buy JR rail pass and worry about luggage.
Tokyo

• We stayed in Ginza, which was significantly cheaper than similar hotels in Shibuya or Shinjuku. Maybe it was because I was planning such last minute, but I enjoyed the area just fine. Lots of restaurants and close to Tokyo Station which was convenient.
• Shout out to Star Club in Shinjuku. Had a wonderful Saturday night there drinking til 4am, chatting with other patrons and the super friendly bartender. Mix of locals and tourists.
• T's Tantan Ramen in Tokyo Station was one of my favorite ramen places of the trip (tied with the Michelin star one from Kyoto, but minus the wait). The bowl had a good variety of vegetable ingredients (which didn't seem that common in Japan, most ramen was just noodles and meat) which I really appreciated. Small queue but didn't wait more than 10m.
• The only restaurant reservation we made all trip was at Bon. Vegetarian multi-coursed meal. I would recommend, it was very nice, though sometimes a tad under salted for my taste. My wife loved it though. You get your own little private room to eat, even for two people, which was unexpected and very lovely.
• Asakusa has a tourist center with air conditioning, bathrooms, and an 8th floor view. Nice place for a rest
• Akihabara did nothing for us, as we're not really into anime or games. Pretty skippable if you are similar.
• I thought Ameyoko Shopping District was a disappointment. More like a flea market, it was similar to many Taiwan street/night markets that we've been to before. We also had probably our worst meal in Japan here, at a hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant where the food was extremely mediocre. I would have skipped this place altogether and go to Ueno Park or something instead.
• Character Street in Tokyo Station was very fun to explore, we did a lot of shopping there. Nice place to visit before taking the Shinkansen.
• We enjoyed Takeshita Street in Harajuku. As mentioned before we went at around 8pm and it wasn't too crowded.
• When planning I had thought about skipping Shibuya Scramble but I'm really glad I didn't. Something about witnessing the sheer number of people bustling about was so epic and grand. Reminded me of Saturday midnight at EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival) when the atmosphere is electric and everyone is moving from one main stage to another.
• Golden Gai was interesting to look at, but way too claustrophobic for us. Very small alleys and very small bars.
• I enjoyed Tsukiji Market a lot. This is one of the places I would agree with people here and advise you get there early. Take advantage of jet lag and get here before 7am, and it is literally a buffet of delicious fresh foods. (not much choice for vegetarians though sadly). By 8am it was starting to get REALLY crowded. I prefer picking out my sashimi this way as opposed to a restaurant tbh, you can look at many options and pick whatever looks freshest. First time eating Wagyu here, had it on a stick. Delicious. Not the cheapest, but I figured if I ate it at a restaurant I'd also be paying for table service and atmosphere. I'm not big on the "restaurant experience", I'd rather just eat my food and be on my way.
• I thought Hamarikyu Gardens was wonderful. I love city parks where there is green, peaceful nature in the fore ground, contrasted by enormous skyscrapers towering in the background. Hamarikyu Gardens fits that perfectly. Got there right when they opened after visiting Tsukiji Market and it was a perfect way to walk off the big hearty breakfast. ~1 hour at a moderate pace should do it.
• Ginza Corridor after work was very interesting to see around 5-7pm or so. Simply packed to the brim with business folks wearing suits and having a good time after their work day

DisneySea

• We checked the weather and specifically went on a rainy weekday. I highly recommend, it was not crowded at all. Almost all the rides are indoors anyway and most of the queueing is either inside or covered. We got to the park at 2pm and basically rode everything we wanted before the park closed at 9pm with time to spare.
• Popular rides still had 40m-1hour wait, but we used premier pass for Center of the Earth and Soaring. Most we ever waited was 20m for Finding Nemo (similar to Star Tours, all in Japanese but very fun). I checked the app the next day when it was sunny and saw the wait times for each attraction were 3-4x longer.
• Another thing I think the rain helped with was that the premier passes did not sell out. We were able to buy them as late as 6pm to Journey to the Center of the Earth. (Fun ride, but I can't imagine waiting 1.5 hours for it)
• I think Soaring is pretty meh, I'd probably skip it next time. I've been to the one in CA ages ago and remember thinking it was just okay too, but we had extra time so decided to try it here.
• Sinbad was excellent, the ride that most exceeded expectations. It's basically "It's A Small World" but way better animatronics and story telling.
• Indiana Jones is worse than in the one in California (less exciting, no fire effects), but the line was nonexistent so we went on it twice.
• It stopped raining at night too so we were able to catch the Believe show with no issues. It's a good show but it is very long, about 40m. Much longer than I thought. After show is over, there's only about ~1 hour before the park closes, so good time to catch a last ride at one of the popular attractions while the locals are heading home.
• I love how every restaurant has a display in front that shows you what the food will look like. They were all extremely accurate and not at all misleading!
• (not a tip but a rant, is it really necessary to have 10 thousand parking spots when the vast majority of people are going to arrive on Tokyo's world-class public transit system?)

Hakone

• Open Air Museum was really nice on a pleasant day. It's mostly outdoors. We spent a leisurely two hours there, but you could probably do it in one hour at a brisk pace.
• We left our Ryokan at 1pm to do the Hakone Loop and still completed it comfortably with plenty of time spent on shopping.
• Speaking of shopping, Cat Goods near Gora station was a wonderful little store full of cat stuff!! Our shopping list in Japan was basically to buy as much cat-themed home goods at possible, and we went crazy here. They also do tax-free! Recommend this place if cat-themed goods sounds interesting to you, the shop people were super nice!
• We stayed 2 nights 3 days in a Ryokan. I purchased Hakone free pass for 3 days, which was maybe not worth it. The first and last day we only took transport to leave Hakone to Odawara station, so I think it would have been cheaper to use the IC card to pay for it ad-hoc instead of an entire extra "free pass" day. Might be worth looking in to.
• If you have the Freepass, don't tag IC card at the stations. Show your Freepass to the attendant instead. It can't be a screenshot, they need to see the day
• Google Maps was great everywhere except Hakone. For some reason it was especially unreliable here, it led us stray a few times.
• Busses are faster for getting around, but have very little space for luggage and seemed packed with locals. If time is not an issue, I'd ride the Hakonetozan Line with your luggage, much more comfortable and more space.
• If you can spare the money, getting a private onsen was really really nice. Plus you can drink while you chill!

Kyoto

• Had an excellent time at Gion Bar M16, favorite bar experience we went to in Japan. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, and was himself a very interesting person that has lived a full life and travelled all over the world. Very interesting to talk to. He was also very knowledgeable about whiskey and drank whiskey with us while letting us try some different whiskeys and giving recs about what to buy and bring home. Also gave us lots of delicious and interesting snacks while we got drunk together. We also met a friend of the owner there who is a foreigner that has been living in Japan for 8 years, and gave us some recs.
• One of his recs was Eikan-do Temple as a less-crowded temple option. Good rec! We really enjoyed this place a lot. Probably our favorite temple out of the 5 or so we visited. They have this really extensive "shoes-off" wooden walkway on support beams. It felt like exploring a big tree house, because the wooden part went up the cliff as well. The insides areas were also very extravagant and intricate. Not so many tourists, even Sunday middle of the day. I really recommend as well!
• Another of his recs was Men-ya Inoichi (has a Michelin star). You line up when the shop opens to get a ticket, and then come back at a designated time, though there's still a wait before you actually eat. We probably waited ~50m in total, 20m at the beginning and 30m when we returned. Even then, thought it wasn't worth the time. Don't get me wrong it was very good, but IMO not significantly better than other ramen places.
• Kodai-ji Temple was a miss for us, especially after Eikan-do. Thought it wasn't that interesting, would have skipped.
• Kiyomizu-dera was indeed very nice, but very very crowded. Another place I would actually either going early or late for.
• The shopping street in front of Kiyomizu-dera was super fun to browse, but also very crowded.
• Had lunch at this tucked away Soba restaurant in an alley that was very nice, one of my favorite meals in Japan. Owner was friendly and spoke in Japanese to a translator that replayed his words in English. Noodles nice and chewy. Good experience, felt very personal!
• We visited Yasaka-jinja Shrine and Maruyama Park both in the evening and during the day, and much much prefer it when it's dark. Less crowded and there are cute little lamps that are lit up and make the whole place look magical.

Nara

• Arrived in Nara station at ~2:30pm and left at 7pm. Felt like we saw plenty.
• Nothing new to add, the bowing deer are fun to visit and feed, though they can be quite aggressive. We went on Saturday and there was large crowds of children in their school uniforms, but we didn't really mind it too much.
• Isuien Garden and Yoshikien Garden are both very nice gardens, good place to get away from crowds for some peace and quiet.

Osaka

• Didn't spend much time in Osaka, but Dontonburi was fun to walk through and shop.
• Ate at a very nice Okonomiyaki restaurant. It was our first time eating it so can't compare it to anywhere else, but the staff was super friendly and bubbly and we had an excellent time there. They also have a little dice game you can play to "gamble" on getting a drink for free, or "lose" and get the drink double sized and also pay 2x the price
• Shout out to our hotel, Hotel Royal Classic Osaka. We were only there for one night, but my god this hotel was so convenient. Directly connected to the subway station via an elevator, and also has a 24-hour FamilyMart you can enter from the lobby. It was also only 3m walking away from a airport limousine bus, which made going to the airport super easy. If we ever visit Osaka for a longer stay, we would definitely book this hotel again.

Random Tips

• The flipside to getting to a popular tourist spot early, is to get there very late. We visited Takeshita Street in Harajuku at 8pm at night and it was very comfortably not crowded. Also noticed other tourists spots tended to clear up near closing time, like Senso-Ji in Asakusa.
• As everyone says, toilets are generally as clean as you can reasonably expect, everywhere from parks to gardens to subway stations. Nastiest toilet I saw was in Don Quixote at 1am, trash everywhere.
• 7/11 seemed to have English featured more prominently on their products labels compared to other convenience store chains. All the convenience store food options seemed very similar, so I started to favor 7/11 for the language convenience. (FamilyMart had English in super tiny letters on the side of the label lol)
• In one of those small counter seating type restaurants, I saw someone take the wrong backpack when they left (didn't know it was the wrong backpack at the time ). A few minutes later, the person who's backpack was taken got up to leave, and was very confused trying to find his backpack. He spent a long 10m talking to the restaurants folks (in Japanese), before the original guy came back super apologetic. Anyway keep an eye on your stuff. I know Japan is a safe country, but accidents do happen.
• One trick we had was to tie a little charm or hair tie to the handle of our umbrella, making it less likely someone would accidentally take yours from the sea of indistinguishable white plastic umbrellas.
• Yes there's a lot of walking. My feet tend to get damp if I'm out all day and foot powder works wonders, highly recommend it. Picked up this trick while attending music festivals.
• No issues with tax refunds and customs. We packed some of our stuff in carry-on in case they inspected, but nothing happened.
• Used Ubigi esim and it was perfect. I bought 10gb and used 7gb over our trip, doing most of the navigation and planning. My wife bought 1gb and used about 700mb with just random internet surfing. I will 100% be using this service for travel to other countries in the future, not just Japan, it was so damn convenient.

Transportation

• Definitely leave extra time for navigating subway stations, those things are like enormous underground malls.
• Shinkansen app didn't work for our iphone country (Germany), but I was able to use the mobile web browser pretty easily. Great for free, last-minute rescheduling of Shinkansen tickets when we inevitably take too long shopping.
• Apple Wallet Suica / IC card worked like a charm (with AMEX and Mastercard). One thing though it that it can sometimes take up to 1 minute for the money to load onto the account, so don't wait until the very last minute and accidentally hold up the bus.
• Taxis are green when someone is in it and red when they are free (at least in Tokyo?). Confused the hell out of drunk me at 4am in the morning. I think in Kyoto it is orange instead when someone is in them, and the orange/red difference is quite hard to spot from far away.
• On that note, I had sorta assumed the metro runs all night in Tokyo, but this is definitely not the case. They stop service from about midnight to 5am, so keep an eye on the last train if you do intend to catch it. Otherwise you'll have to take a more-expensive-than-usual taxi (captive markets), but not a big deal. We thought it was typically priced in comparison to most other US and European cities.
• We had a choice between a 1 hour or 3 hour layover in Tokyo NRT and we chose 3 hour because we weren't sure how long it would take to transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 in NRT. In actuality it took less than 30m, so the 1 hour would have probably been fine. We didn't mind the extra buffer time to relax though.- Absolutely enormous plane flying between Osaka and Tokyo. Like literally it was the size of a transatlantic plane, with 10 seats in each row, for a sub 1 hour flight, completely full with business travelers (judging by their suits and brief cases).

Food

• We aren't big foodies; we like Japanese food a lot but food isn't really a top priority for us while traveling. Some of our favorite meals were from 7/11 (kelp & bonito flavoured tofu stick, sukiyaki beef over rice, fish flavored cheese snacks, grilled squid. Yum!)
• Most meals were good, if a bit straightforward. At least the places we ate at, main courses seemed to be carb heavy, with a side of meat, and little else. I know we could have gotten side dishes, but the portion sizes were too big for us to order more.
• Very few vegetables in general, and if there were some they were pickled. (Guess it makes sense for an island country). I usually bring fiber pills with me when traveling and do recommend it for Japan too.
• Wife is vegetarian, I am not. Japan is not particularly vegetarian friendly if you don't like tofu, which fortunately my wife does. Most places did have at least one tofu option, so it worked out okay for us. She doesn't follow it super strictly though. A few times she would order a dish and I would just pick out the meat from her bowl.
• Portion sizes were a LOT bigger than I thought they would be. I think maybe we are just small eaters. US and European portions are a little bit bigger I suppose, but Japanese portion sizes were too big even for us. Especially ramen! It was crazy to see folks wolf down an giant bowl of ramen, then ask for an extra helping of noodles with their remaining soup, and finish that up too.
• We only made one reservation beforehand and waited in line over 10m once. Worked out fine for us.
• Restaurants tend to do last call an hour or more before closing, so don't get there too late. Happened to us twice before we learned our lesson, got to a restaurant about one hour before the listed closing hours and they turned us away.
• The Japanese palette seems to be much more subtle than typical western palette, and notably less salty. We often find Asian food at US/German restaurants too salty or saucy. Even then, some of the food we ate was bordering on the minimum range of my taste buds to almost be bland. Just my opinion, most of it was good but sometimes the lack of salt was pretty noticeable to me. My wife tends to like things less salty than me though and she thoroughly enjoyed all of those meals no problem. Soup noodle places like ramen and udon are excluded from this, those were usually perfectly salted to my taste.
• Walking while eating seemed fine. I saw at least 3 different instances of Japanese people doing it.
• Apparently there are no laws banning public drinking in Japan. You can drink alcohol on the street no problem, but I rarely saw people doing that (unlike here in Germany where people seem to take full advantage of it and also leave trash everywhere). I did see a few groups of Japanese people doing it at night in Tokyo, usually near bus stops, and the next morning saw the empty bottles and cans. Guess there are litterers everywhere. We had a beer in the park at night, weren't loud about it and took our trash with us. That was very pleasant.

Hotels

• Hotels always have liquid or foam hand soap! I hate the bar soaps that most Western hotels provide in the room, so I usually bring my own liquid hand soap. Was totally not necessary for this trip.
• Lots of people on this sub have mentioned check-in time being very precise, as in you rarely can check in before the designated time. We didn't experience this first hand. But on the flip side, we did find out that check out time is very precise too! They start calling your room about 15-20m after your check out time. This is in contrast to most American/European hotels that we've stayed at, which are in my experience very lax about their check out times. We can often get away with leaving the room at 1-2 hours after the stated check out time (we're late risers). Not so in Japan.
• Agree with other people's advice that booking a hotel close to a big subway station is probably the most important factor. It sucks having to walk 10m to the station every single day, and it is amazing when it is close. Also being close to a 24/7 convenience store was also very nice for late night munchies.

Language

• We only knew sumimasen, konichiwa, and arigato gozaimasu and got alone just fine (lots of hand gestures!). We do know a bit of Mandarin Chinese though so that was helpful with reading signs.Some places knew Mandarin better than English and would switch to that if they thought we could speak it. Chinese tourism seems like big business (we saw a ton of Chinese tourists everywhere) so I guess it makes sense for people in tourism industry to cater towards that. Announcements (like over train stations) always went Japanese, English, often Chinese, then sometimes Korean.

Luggage Forwarding * I thought it was kind of expensive, but it does make things easier.- ○ Tokyo -> Hakone: 2310 yen- ○ Hakone to Kyoto: 2630 yen- ○ Kyoto -> Osaka: 1940 yen. * I feel like for that price you could take a taxi to and from your hotels to the train station and it wouldn't be much more work. There was plenty of space on the Shinkansen to put smaller checked luggage overhead. Then you don't have to prepack things the day before. * For the first leg Tokyo -> Hakone, we shipped two checked luggage which was about ~32 euros. After that we only shipped one, not two. * The middle ground we found was to designate one suitcase as souvenirs and dirty laundry and forwarded it every time. We would then travel with two carry-ons and one checked luggage. YMMV depending on your number of luggage and ease of carrying them.

Election season has rolled around in the United States, and already things have gone crazy. Breaking with tradition, President Joe Biden lost the Democrat nomination for President, and to the former Governor of Montana Mike Gravel, who controversially chose for his running mate the sitting Secretary of the Interior John Kerry of Massachusetts.
Not it's time for the Progressive Party to choose its candidate, and since the 2008 split in the Progressives and John Kerry's departure from the Party, things have been in chaos. The Party that once united so strongly behind Howard Dean in 2004 is in a leadership crisis, divided between what have become known as the Vilsackers, the larger portion of the Party who support Tom Vilsack, and the Andersonites, the smaller but no less passionate supporters of Rocky Anderson. And so the Convention convenes in Madison, Wisconsin...

Fmr. Mayor Rocky Anderson of Utah

The former Mayor of Salt Lake City and former Presidential candidate from 2008, Anderson is back to tackle the campaign trail once more. Anderson definitely made a splash in the election, outperforming expectations. Anderson was the greenest Mayor in Salt Lake City's history, and reformed the city's justice system. Of particular note, however, is Anderson's plan for a massive expansion of the country' railway system, which he says will turn things around economically for the nation by both creating jobs and expediting commerce. But Anderson is controversial in his own Party, with mixed opinion in his own home State. He's also already lost an election, and that could be seen as him being damaged goods. To say nothing of the bitter relationship he has with Vilsack's wing of the Progressives.

Fmr. Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa

Tom Vilsack, like Rocky Anderson, is back after two failed campaigns in 2004 and 2008, where he tried to run for President but ended up being Vice President. This time, Vilsack is going for it all; He won't accept being Vice President. Vilsack is a proponent of tax increases to provide funding for social programs and create a surplus. He's also pushing even harder to take his State's Grow Values Fund to the national level, in order to create high-paying jobs. While this had a mixed reception in 2008, now it seems like that has only matured in value since. That said, he and his wing of the Progressives are not popular with the Anderson wing, and any such split of the vote would lead to a Progressive loss.

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont

The first of two compromise candidates to come forward this time around, Bernie Sanders is the self-avowed democratic socialist Senator of Vermont and an old ally of Howard Dean, making him perhaps able to bridge the gap between the Vilsackers and Andersonites. He strongly supports auditing the Federal Reserve, increasing taxes as needed, and even working in parts of Vilsacks Grow Values Fund and Anderson's proposed expansion of the nation's railway. All this to be included with health reform and a total reevaluation of foreign policy. That said, Sanders' avowed socialist political leanings makes a number of citizens nervous, and he has a considerably more mixed political image outside of New England. But one has to ask if winning is really more important than reuniting the fractured Party?

Jill Stein of Massachusetts

Another compromise candidate comes in the form of the physician Dr. Jill Stein of Massachusetts. Stein's proposed plan to tackle the economic issues comes in the form of the Green New Deal, a name hearkening back to the days of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Called ambitious by some and unrealistic by others, Stein's Green New Deal is controversial even within the Party itself. On the balance, she is relatively unknown outside of New England, and does little to appeal to the Vilsackers or Andersonites.
It's now up to the delegates. Who will carry the Progressives into 2012 as the Presidential nominee?
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