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2024.05.14 21:39 LostGoatOnHill Alternatives to Ollama-served local models proxied behind LiteLLM

Hey.
Currently my self-hosted LLM setup is:

open-webui for UI
LiteLLM for proxy to locally served and cloud models
Ollama serving locally hosted models
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
2xRTX3090

With Ollama I like that i'ts easy to use, easy to download model. Using open-webui via LIteLLM, it's easy to switch between locally hosted models.
What I don't like is that there's a process to make models not available from the Ollama model libary compatible (yes I know it's straight-forward). I.e., I want to use Llama-7B, but of q bit precision of my choosing, not just the default offered by Ollama.
What I'd prefer is an LLM runner that can work with full precision/quantized (GGUF, AWQ, EXL2 etc) models downloaded from HF "as is". Also retain the ability to change local models (unload current model, load new selected model), as per what is possible with Ollama. I dont know for example if vLLM can do this, as my experience with vLLM is that you launch it specifying the model.
Welcome recommendations on alternatives to Ollama that play nicely with HF downloads without post-download conversion, and can swap models seemlessly (appreciate lag while new model loading).
Thanks!

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2024.05.14 21:38 ftfarshad Shadow Slave Chapter 1: Nightmare Begins By Guilty Three (Edited by Farshad Torkashvand)

A delicate young man with pallid skin and dark circles under his eyes sat on a weathered bench opposite the police station. He held a cup of coffee in his hands—not the cheap synthetic kind available to those in the slums, but genuine plant-based coffee, a luxury usually reserved for higher-ranking citizens. It had cost him nearly all his savings, yet Sunny chose this day for a bit of indulgence.
After all, he was at the end of his road.
Basking in the warmth of the extravagant beverage, he lifted the cup to relish its scent. With a cautious sip, he winced.
"Ah! So bitter!"
Staring down the coffee with a deep sigh, Sunny persevered, taking another gulp. Despite its bitterness, he was set on enjoying the full value of his purchase—regardless of his protesting taste buds.
"I should've opted for real meat instead. Who would've thought actual coffee could taste so foul? At least it'll keep me awake," he mused.
Gazing into the void, he began to nod off, only to jolt himself awake with a slap to the face.
"Such a rip-off," he muttered.
With a shake of his head and a few choice words, Sunny downed the rest of his coffee and rose to his feet. The affluent residents of this part of town hurried by the small park, casting curious glances his way. His haggard appearance, accentuated by cheap attire and sleep deprivation, made him stick out. His thin, pale figure contrasted sharply with the robust passersby. Enviously eyeing their stature, he aimed the cup at a nearby bin.
"That's the difference three square meals a day make," he scoffed.
The cup missed its target, landing on the pavement. Sunny sighed, retrieved the cup, and made sure it went into the bin this time. A wry smile on his face, he crossed the street and stepped into the police station.
Inside, a weary officer cast a brief glance at him and frowned in clear distaste.
"Are you lost, boy?"
Sunny surveyed the surroundings with interest, observing the reinforced armor on the walls and the barely concealed turret nests in the ceiling. The officer appeared scruffy and stern. It seemed police stations were consistent everywhere.
"Hey! I'm speaking to you!"
Sunny cleared his throat.
"Uh, no."
He then scratched the back of his head and continued:
"Under the Third Special Directive, I am here to turn myself in as a carrier of the Nightmare Spell."
The officer's demeanor shifted from annoyance to caution. He scrutinized the young man anew, this time with a sharp gaze.
"Are you certain you're infected? When did the symptoms begin?"
Sunny gave a nonchalant shrug.
"A week ago?"
The officer's complexion turned noticeably paler.
"Damn."
Then, with a swift movement, he hit a button on his terminal and shouted:
"Attention! Code Black in the lobby! I repeat, CODE BLACK!"
***
The Nightmare Spell emerged several decades ago, during a period when the planet was beginning to recover from catastrophic natural disasters and ensuing wars over resources.
Initially, a new ailment causing widespread fatigue and drowsiness didn't garner much attention. However, as people began to succumb to an abnormal sleep from which they wouldn't awaken, even after several days, governments started to panic. By that time, it was too late for any response to make a difference.
As the afflicted began to die in their sleep, transforming into monsters upon death, the world was unprepared. These Nightmare Creatures swiftly overran national defenses, casting the world into utter disarray.
The nature of the Spell, its capabilities, and methods to combat it remained unknown.
Ultimately, it was the Awakened—those who had endured the Spell's initial onslaught and returned alive—who halted its destruction. Wielding extraordinary powers gained through their Nightmares, they reestablished peace and forged a new semblance of order.
Certainly, it was just the initial catastrophe unleashed by the Spell. However, for Sunny, it seemed irrelevant — until recently, when he began struggling to stay awake.
For the average individual, being selected by the Spell could be as dangerous as it was fortuitous. In school, children were taught survival skills and combat techniques in case they were affected. Affluent families employed private tutors to instruct their offspring in various martial arts. Members of the Awakened clans even possessed potent heritages, harnessing ancestral Memories and Echoes during their inaugural journey to the Dream Realm.
The wealthier your family, the greater your odds of enduring and ascending as an Awakened.
Yet for Sunny, an orphan who devoted his days to foraging rather than education, the Spell's choice offered no prospects. For him, it signified an almost certain demise.
***
Minutes later, Sunny yawned as several policemen busied themselves securing him in restraints. Shortly, he was strapped into a bulky chair, an odd hybrid of a hospital bed and a torture device. They were in a room located in the police station's basement, encased by thick armored walls and guarded by a daunting vault door. Nearby, officers stood against the walls, clutching automatic rifles with stern looks etched on their faces.
Sunny was indifferent to them. His only concern was his overwhelming desire to sleep.
At last, the vault door swung open, and a gray-haired policeman stepped through. His face bore the marks of experience, and his stern eyes seemed to have witnessed countless horrors. After inspecting the restraints, he cast a swift glance at his wristwatch before facing Sunny:
"What's your name, kid?"
Sunny blinked several times, struggling to focus, then squirmed in discomfort.
"Sunless."
The elderly policeman lifted an eyebrow.
"Sunless? That's an unusual name."
Sunny attempted to shrug, but his body refused to cooperate.
"What's unusual about it? At least I have a name. Where I come from, not everyone is given one."
He yawned before continuing:
"It's because I was born during a solar eclipse. My mother was quite the poet."
Hence his peculiar name, and why his younger sister was named Rain… at least, when she was still with them. Whether it stemmed from poetic flair or sheer indolence, he couldn't tell.
The policeman gave a gruff sound.
"Should I get in touch with your family?"
Sunny shook his head.
"No need. There's no one left."
For a moment, a shadow crossed the policeman's face before it settled into a grave expression.
"Alright, Sunless. How long can you remain awake?"
"Uh… not very long."
The policeman exhaled deeply.
"In that case, we don't have time for the complete procedure. Resist sleep as best as you can and pay close attention to what I'm about to say. Understood?"
Without waiting for an answer, he continued:
"What do you understand about the Nightmare Spell?"
Sunny looked at him with uncertainty.
"About as much as the next person, I suppose? Isn't the Spell common knowledge?"
"It's not the glamorous stuff you see in dramas or hear about in propaganda broadcasts. How much do you truly understand?"
That question was difficult to answer.
"So, I just enter the Dream Realm, slay some monsters to complete the First Nightmare, gain magical powers, and become an Awakened?"
The veteran policeman shook his head.
"Pay attention. When you fall asleep, you'll be transported into your First Nightmare. Nightmares are trials crafted by the Spell. Inside, you'll encounter monsters, but you'll encounter people as well. Remember, they aren't real. They are merely illusions created to challenge you."
"How can you be certain?"
The policeman fixed him with a stare.
"I mean, nobody really grasps the nature of the Spell or its mechanics, right? So how can you be sure they aren't real?"
"You may have to eliminate them, kid. It's better for you to consider them as mere illusions."
"Oh."
The aged officer paused for a moment, then nodded and resumed speaking.
"Much about the First Nightmare is left to chance. Generally, it's not meant to be excessively difficult. The predicament you find yourself in, the tools at your disposal, and the creatures you must overcome should all fall within your capabilities. After all, the Spell conjures trials, not death sentences. Your particular situation does put you at a disadvantage, but remember, children from the outskirts are resilient. Don't lose hope just yet."
"Mm-hmm."
Sunny's drowsiness was intensifying, making it difficult to keep up with the conversation.
"As for the 'magic powers' you inquired about... indeed, you will acquire them if you endure the Nightmare until its conclusion. The exact nature of these powers will depend on your inherent affinities and your actions during the trial. However, you'll have access to some of them right from the beginning..."
The old policeman's voice was fading into the distance. Sunny's eyelids were so heavy, it was a struggle to keep his eyes open.
"Remember: your first task upon entering the Nightmare is to assess your Attributes and your Aspect. If you're assigned a combat-oriented Aspect, like a Swordsman or an Archer, you'll find things more manageable. If it's complemented by a physical Attribute, all the better. Since Combat Aspects are quite common, there's a good chance you'll receive one."
The light in the armored room was fading.
"If you're unfortunate enough to have an Aspect unrelated to combat, don't lose heart. Sorcery and utility Aspects have their own merits; you just need to use them wisely. There are no truly useless Aspects. Well, almost none. So do whatever it takes to survive."
"Surviving means you're on your way to becoming an Awakened. But if you perish, you'll create a portal for a Nightmare Creature to enter our world. That would mean my colleagues and I have to intervene. So, please, Sunless, don't perish."
Sunny, already drifting to sleep, felt somewhat moved by the officer's plea.
"And try not to perish immediately. It will be hours before the nearest Awakened can arrive, and we'd really prefer not to confront that creature alone..."
'What?'
With that final thought, Sunny succumbed to a profound sleep.
Darkness enveloped everything.
And then, from the shadows, a vaguely familiar voice echoed:
[Aspirant! Welcome to the Nightmare Spell. Prepare for your First Trial…]
****
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2024.05.14 21:37 TrackingSystemDirect Employee Internet Monitoring - 5 Scary Ways Employee Internet Monitoring Technology Is Watching You At Work!

5 Scary Ways Employee Internet Monitoring Technology Is Watching You At Work!

Did you know your employer might have read every email or private message you sent on your work computer? Scary thought, isn't it? Why would they do that? Employee internet monitoring—that's the watchful system tracking your online work habits. Ever clicked on a website and then realized hours have slipped by? Employers are keen to cut down on that. Reading this, you'll learn why monitoring is in place, how it benefits you, and what you can do to bypass the 5 most common methods of employee internet monitoring.
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Top 5 Ways How Employers Monitor Internet Activity

Web Content Filtering

Web content filtering functions by employing software or hardware solutions that evaluate and control the websites or content categories an individual can access. For instance, a company might use this tool to block access to social media websites during work hours to ensure employees stay focused and prevent potential security risks associated with these platforms. This approach helps employers enhance employee productivity, maintain network security, and ensure compliance with company policies regarding internet usage.
How to bypass web content filtering. Employees may attempt to bypass web content filtering by using a VPN or accessing blocked content through a proxy server. However, it's crucial to note that these methods may violate company policies and could have consequences.

Firewall & IDS Logs

In your workplace, there are likely tools like firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) that generate logs tracking what happens on the company's network. These logs note things like the data going in and out, IP addresses, and connections. Your employer uses these logs to keep an eye out for unauthorized access, malware, or anything unusual happening online. For example, if you accidentally download something suspicious while at work, these logs record it. This helps your company respond quickly and look into anything that seems out of the ordinary, making sure everything stays secure and compliant with company policies.
How to bypass firewalls & IDS logs. Employees usually cannot directly bypass firewall and IDS logs, as they are backend security measures. However, if employees engage in activities that trigger security alerts, employers may investigate their actions based on the log data.

Keystroke Loggers

Keystroke loggers are surveillance software that track every key you press on your computer. Companies install them to monitor employee activity, ensuring work-related use and securing sensitive data. Imagine typing confidential client information; keystroke loggers record this to prevent data breaches. They also help enforce company policies by flagging non-work-related activities during office hours.
How to bypass keystroke loggers. Use on-screen keyboards or text-to-speech tools as they don't involve physical keystrokes. Additionally, encrypted communication apps can obscure the content of your messages, though this may not prevent loggers from detecting that you've sent a message. Always be aware that attempting to bypass company monitoring tools can violate company policy and have serious repercussions.

Employee Monitoring Software

Employee monitoring software is a tool your company might use to oversee your computer activities during work. Popular brands of employee monitoring software include Time Doctor, VeriClock, and InterGuard. And why might a company use these products? One example is to flag when you send an email containing sensitive company information, ensuring data security and policy compliance.
How to bypass employee monitoring. You could use personal devices during breaks for private communications. However, circumventing these systems can lead to disciplinary action or job loss, so always consider the consequences and adhere to your workplace's guidelines.

Network Traffic Analysis Tools

Network traffic analysis tools examine your internet use, identifying what sites and services you access while on the company network. Companies deploy these tools to spot unusual activity, like accessing high-risk websites, which could introduce security threats. Picture clicking on a streaming service during work hours; these tools alert IT that non-work-related traffic is occurring.
How to bypass network scrutiny. Consider using a virtual private network (VPN), although this may contravene company policies. Alternatively, use your own data plan on personal devices for non-work browsing to stay under the radar.
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7 Ways How To Tell If My Boss Is Spying On My Computer

Be aware of alerts and notifications from time tracking and productivity measuring software on your company computer.
Surf for common social media applications and see if they are blocked.
Check the task manager on your computer to look out for any activity monitoring software that you may not be aware of.
Compare the bandwidth allocation and application restrictions on your computer with a colleague’s. If your company computer has more restrictions, chances are you are being monitored by your boss.
Indirectly ask the IT department of your office. This is because not all monitoring software leaves a presence in the task Manager. Some employee monitoring software is more advanced, they run in a stealth-mode and cannot simply be opened.
Open your computer’s webcam to assess if it's operational without your approval.
Read your job contract or your company’s employee handbook. If a clause for employee monitoring is present then surely your boss is keeping a check on your internet usage.

Legal Compliance Tips: Responsible Employee Monitoring for Business Owners

If you're a business owner, you're legally allowed to monitor your employees, provided there's a legitimate business interest. Striking the right balance between managing work processes and respecting employees' privacy is essential. Additionally, employees should be notified before any monitoring takes place. Consent requirements may vary depending on your location.
With the rise of remote work, employee internet usage monitoring software and user activity tracking tools are increasingly popular. These systems help improve productivity and protect against insider threats. While it's true that monitoring can boost network security and prevent data loss, it's important to recognize the potential privacy invasion that comes with it. To maintain trust, encourage employees to keep social media usage limited to personal devices and non-work hours. Here are some things you should consider before monitoring an employees' computer activities:

Understand local regulations: Research and familiarize yourself with employee monitoring laws in your region to ensure compliance.
Establish a clear policy: Create a comprehensive, written policy outlining the extent and purpose of monitoring and share it with employees.
Obtain consent: Obtain employee consent, if required by local laws, before implementing monitoring practices.
Focus on work-related activities: Limit monitoring to work-related internet usage and activities to minimize privacy invasion.
Be transparent: Clearly communicate the monitoring practices, tools, and objectives to your employees.
Avoid excessive surveillance: Steer clear of overly invasive methods, such as keystroke logging or unauthorized webcam access.
Regularly review your policy: Periodically review and update your monitoring policy to ensure it remains compliant with evolving legal requirements and best practices.
Respect personal boundaries: Refrain from monitoring employees during non-work hours or on personal devices.
Prioritize employee trust: Create a supportive work environment that respects privacy while maintaining productivity and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Employee Internet Monitoring legal and necessary for my business?

Yes, Employee Internet Monitoring is generally legal, but laws vary by region, so it's crucial to understand local regulations (ACLU). Monitoring software can help track employees' web activity, bandwidth usage, and application usage, offering insights to improve productivity and maintain platform security. However, it's essential to strike a balance between monitoring and respecting employees' privacy.

How can I effectively monitor employee internet usage without invading privacy?

To monitor employee internet usage responsibly, establish a clear policy and communicate it with your staff. Focus on monitoring work-related online activities and use web filtering or data loss prevention tools to prevent access to inappropriate content or unauthorized file transfers. Be transparent about monitoring practices to maintain trust and avoid overly invasive methods like keystroke logging.

What are some of the best employee monitoring software options?

Popular employee monitoring software includes Time Doctor, ActivTrak, and Teramind. These tools provide a range of features like tracking time spent on tasks, monitoring app usage, and offering workforce management solutions. By comparing features, you can choose a tool that best aligns with your business needs and goals for increased productivity.

Can monitoring software help remote workers stay productive and engaged?

Absolutely! Monitoring remote employees' online activities can help you identify areas for improvement and provide tailored support. Tools like terminal servers or remote desktop solutions facilitate remote workforces, while features such as video recordings and behavior analytics help optimize remote employees' performance. Remember, it's essential to communicate expectations and foster a culture of trust.

How can I use the data from employee monitoring tools to improve my business?

Monitoring tools give insights into employees' time management, app usage, and web browsing habits. Use this data to identify trends, detect insider threats, and allocate resources more efficiently. Implement training programs, set performance benchmarks, and consider offering incentives for increased productivity. Ensure you use the data ethically and transparently to maintain a positive work environment.

Can My Employer See My Internet Activity?

Yes, your employer can use various workplace surveillance software and hardware to record everything you do online. Employee monitoring solutions use sophisticated tracking technologies, like geolocation, keystroke logging, and screenshots, video recording. All this data can be stored via cloud computing and can be run through complex algorithms to anticipate insider threats, measure individual and team productivity, as well as retrace various steps leading to any problems or data leaks.
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2024.05.14 21:35 Soninetz SurveySparrow vs Qualtrics: 2 Ultimate Survey Builder Compared

In the realm of survey tools, Surveysparrow and Qualtrics stand out as popular choices with a variety of customers and high market share ratings. Both platforms offer a variety of unique features and benefits, catering to diverse user needs and market share. Surveysparrow focuses on simplicity and user-friendly interfaces, while Qualtrics boasts advanced customization options and robust analytics. Understanding the differences between Surveysparrow vs. Qualtrics can help you choose the best fit for your survey requirements. Let's delve into a detailed comparison to determine which platform aligns with your goals and preferences.
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Key Takeaways

Consider Your Needs: Evaluate your specific requirements in terms of features, pricing, customers, market share, and customization before choosing between Surveysparrow and Qualtrics.
Budget Wisely: Compare the pricing plans of both platforms to ensure you select a survey builder that aligns with your budget while meeting your needs.
Focus on User Experience: Prioritize a survey tool that offers a user-friendly interface and a seamless experience for both creators and respondents.
Utilize Free Trials: Take advantage of free trials offered by Surveysparrow and Qualtrics to test their functionalities and determine which aligns best with your survey goals.
Seek Feedback: Gather input from potential users within your organization to understand their preferences and requirements when selecting a survey builder.
Customization Matters: Consider the level of customization needed for your surveys and choose a platform that allows you to tailor surveys to your branding and data collection needs.

Initial Comparison

User Experience

SurveySparrow: Users praise its intuitive interface, making survey creation a breeze. The platform offers a seamless experience. Qualtrics: Known for its robust features, users appreciate the customization options and in-depth analytics provided.

Pricing Structures

SurveySparrow: Offers affordable pricing plans suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. Users appreciate the value for money.
Qualtrics: Positioned as a premium solution with higher price points, catering more to enterprise-level organizations.

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First Impressions

SurveySparrow's simplicity appeals to users looking for quick and easy survey creation tools. In contrast, Qualtrics impresses users with its extensive range of features and advanced capabilities. New users often find SurveySparrow more approachable due to its user-friendly design, while Qualtrics can be overwhelming initially but rewarding for those seeking comprehensive survey solutions.

Key Aspects to Consider

Customization Options

SurveySparrow offers a wide range of customization options, allowing users to tailor surveys to suit the needs of their target audience effectively. In contrast, Qualtrics also provides robust customization features, enabling teams to create surveys that align with their brand identity.

Field Types for Surveys

When it comes to field types, both platforms, SurveySparrow and Qualtrics, offer a diverse selection to cater to various survey requirements. SurveySparrow provides an array of field types such as multiple-choice questions, rating scales, and more. Similarly, Qualtrics equips users with a variety of field options for comprehensive market research.

Integrations with Other Platforms

Both SurveySparrow and Qualtrics understand the importance of seamless integrations with other tools. SurveySparrow, known for its user-friendly interface, integrates effortlessly with popular platforms like Google Sheets and Slack. On the other hand, Qualtrics, being a leader in market research solutions, offers integrations with CRM systems like Salesforce for enhanced data management.

Pricing and Features

Customization Options

SurveySparrow offers a range of pricing plans, including a free tier for basic needs. Qualtrics, on the other hand, is known for its robust features catering to various businesses.

Ratings and Market Share

SurveySparrow has gained popularity among customers for its user-friendly interface and excellent customer support. In contrast, Qualtrics holds a significant market share due to its advanced features and analytics capabilities.
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Form Features Comparison

When it comes to varied customization options, SurveySparrow excels with its easy-to-use interface tailored for businesses of all sizes. Qualtrics, known for its sophisticated features, offers a wide variety of advanced functionalities.

SurveySparrow: Provides intuitive skip logic and piping capabilities.
Qualtrics: Offers advanced branching options for intricate survey designs.

Team Collaboration

For seamless collaboration, both platforms, SurveySparrow and Qualtrics, provide tools for teams to work together efficiently on surveys. This allows businesses to gather insights effectively through collective input.

Choosing the Right Survey Builder

User Interface

SurveySparrow: Simple and intuitive interface, easy for beginners to navigate. Qualtrics: Robust features with a steeper learning curve, ideal for advanced users.
When deciding between SurveySparrow and Qualtrics, consider the user interface. SurveySparrow offers a straightforward design, making it user-friendly for those new to survey building. In contrast, Qualtrics provides more complex features suited for experienced users who require advanced customization options.

Customization Options

SurveySparrow: Limited customization features but focuses on simplicity and ease of use. Qualtrics: Extensive customization capabilities allowing for intricate survey designs.
For individuals or businesses seeking customization options, Qualtrics stands out with its wide range of features that cater to specific branding needs. On the other hand, SurveySparrow prioritizes simplicity over extensive customization, making it ideal for quick and efficient survey creation without intricate design requirements.

Summary

You've now explored the differences between Surveysparrow and Qualtrics, delving into key aspects, pricing, features, and how to choose the right survey builder. Understanding these nuances is crucial for selecting the platform that best aligns with your needs and goals. By considering factors like ease of use, customization options, pricing structures, and scalability, you can make an informed decision that enhances your surveying experience.
As you move forward with your survey-building endeavors, remember to prioritize what matters most to you. Whether it's user-friendliness, advanced features, or budget-friendliness, selecting the right tool can streamline your processes and elevate the insights you gather. Keep these considerations in mind as you navigate the world of online surveys and empower yourself to make the most out of your data collection efforts.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between Surveysparrow and Qualtrics?

Surveysparrow is user-friendly with a focus on conversational surveys, suitable for small to medium businesses. Qualtrics offers advanced features and customization options, ideal for enterprise-level organizations requiring in-depth analytics and complex survey structures.

Which key aspects should I consider when choosing between Surveysparrow and Qualtrics?

Consider factors like ease of use, customization options, analytics capabilities, pricing structure, customer support quality, integration possibilities, and scalability based on your organization's specific needs and goals.

How do the pricing and features of Surveysparrow compare to Qualtrics?

Surveysparrow generally offers more affordable pricing plans tailored for smaller businesses while providing essential features. In contrast, Qualtrics offers a wide range of advanced features but comes at a higher price point more suited for larger enterprises with complex survey requirements.

What benefits can I expect from using Surveysparrow over Qualtrics?

Choosing Surveysparrow can provide benefits such as intuitive survey creation, interactive chat-like surveys that boost response rates, cost-effectiveness for small to medium businesses, and efficient data collection with user-friendly analytics tools.

How can I determine the right survey builder between Surveysparrow and Qualtrics?

To choose the right survey builder, assess your organization's budget, survey complexity, desired level of customization, team collaboration needs, integrations required with other tools or platforms, and overall ease of use to make an informed decision that aligns with your objectives.
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2024.05.14 21:31 Soninetz ThirstySprout Alternatives: 7 FREE options & Key Features

Looking for alternatives to ThirstySprout that can elevate your online presence with system upgrades, successful transformation programs, mobile learning experience, and application development projects? Wondering where to turn for fresh, innovative solutions? What if there were new ways and technologies that could take your digital strategy to the next level? Explore a world of possibilities beyond ThirstySprout and discover new technologies to enhance your brand's visibility in the vast global network. Ready to unlock the potential of other platforms, technologies, and services that cater to your unique needs? Let's delve into a realm of exciting opportunities waiting to be explored.
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Key Takeaways

When exploring alternatives to ThirstySprout, consider the key features, benefits, and technologies of each platform to find the best fit for your needs.
User reviews and ratings provide valuable insights into the real user experience with different platforms, helping you make a more informed decision.
Prioritize platforms that align with your specific requirements and objectives, ensuring a seamless transition from ThirstySprout.
Test out free trials or demos of potential alternatives to get a hands-on experience before committing to a new platform.
Look for platforms that offer excellent customer support and resources to assist you during the transition period and beyond.
Stay open to new possibilities and be willing to adapt to change for improved efficiency and effectiveness in your processes.

Discovering Alternatives to ThirstySprout

Turing

Turing offers a platform for hiring remote developers, ensuring top talent for your projects. It provides access to skilled professionals globally.

Terminal

Terminal specializes in setting up remote engineering teams swiftly and efficiently. They focus on seamless integration with your existing workflow.
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Facet

Facet stands out for its curated network of tech freelancers, offering flexibility and expertise tailored to your project requirements.

Key Features and Benefits of Each Platform

Turing vs. Terminal

Turing focuses on mobile learning experience technologies, offering a seamless interface for application development projects. On the other hand, Terminal excels in assembling technical teams adept at handling diverse scopes of development projects efficiently by using employees.
While Turing stands out for its user-friendly platform and cost-effective solutions, Terminal shines in executing successful transformation programs through specific pedagogies tailored to individual needs.

Index vs. Krores

Index specializes in talent-sourcing solutions, streamlining the recruitment process with advanced algorithms and extensive databases. In contrast, Krores is renowned for establishing high-performing offshore development teams that deliver exceptional results within budget constraints.
Index's strengths lie in its ability to match companies with top talent swiftly, while Krores ensures the seamless integration of offshore teams into existing projects with minimal disruptions.

Muoro vs. Deazy

Muoro offers on-demand access to skilled engineering talent, ideal for companies requiring immediate technical expertise without long-term commitments. Conversely, Deazy accelerates digital solution development by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies.
Muoro's flexibility in scaling resources based on project requirements makes it an attractive option for businesses seeking short-term support, whereas Deazy's focus on rapid innovation fosters a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
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User Reviews and Ratings Highlight

User Experiences

Users have praised platforms like Andela and Flexiple for their great products and quality services. Clients appreciate the extensive experience these platforms offer, ensuring top-notch results for their projects. The vast network of skilled specialists on these platforms has been a significant advantage for users seeking diverse skill sets.

Review Ratings

According to reviews on Remotebase and Lemon.io, clients are highly satisfied with the pricing and system upgrades provided by these platforms. The availability of full support for various needs, such as online forms, job applications, and resolving technical issues through efficient handling of tickets, has been commendable.

Client Satisfaction Levels

Clients working with Teamed.io and Facet have expressed contentment with the platforms' efficient scaling capabilities. The inclusion of engaging features like fun knowledge capsules, robust security, and streamlined approval flows has enhanced user experience. The prompt assistance from dedicated support teams, including the HR team, has significantly contributed to overall client satisfaction.

Making Informed Decisions

Global Talent

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2024.05.14 21:26 Electronic-Reserve-1 Gemini

Hello all I am Kosmos and I have recently opened a brand new server and I am hoping to build up a decent community for it. The server is a new Star Wars RP server which is using CGI models and has full custom regiments loosely based on canon regiments. I will let you know the regiments we have to offer but will reveal as little as possible to keep it a nice surprise.
The following regiments we have to offer new players is the158th Storm Legion which are anti-personnel and specialise in taking out infantry. The 175th Vanguard which are our anti-armour and anti-fortifications.
225th Medical Core which are our healing experts.
60th Combat recon which is one of the smallest regiments we have to offer but this is due to the specialised equipment they get and are responsible for scouting and checking for traps.
187th Hurricane Mechanised legion, which as the name suggests, handle all our vehicles and are our expert pilots.
The next regiment is uncommon amongst all current servers and they are called Hawkbat Battalion, this regiment have the best defensive equipment and can deploy certain technologies to provide support to all the other regiments we have.
Last but certainly not least is the 70th Sentry Brigade, these guys uphold the law and order and keep our detachment disciplined and they are allowed to take and punish fellow brothers who disrespect our ideals and standards.
Finally, our motto we have here was created due to a tragedy that struck mine and many of the long term staff where we lost an important player in our community which followed us through many different ideas (most did not end well as I was a noob when it came to hosting servers but that has changed.), our motto is Memoria Victorem Ducit which translates from Latin to English as Memory leads to victory.
Now onto the boring bits, we are primarily UK based/ GMT Timezone, but we do hope to build up a community of multiple time zones. Furthermore here, we do changes that are based on what the whole community wants, not just some select individuals as here everyone is equal, you may each have different ranks to your fellow brothers but that does not mean you are inferior as you are not.
Oh almost forgot to mention, a unique setup we have here is that CT's currently, whilst we are still growing, can reach up to CPL rank to give them more time to decide on a goal they want to work towards.
Furthermore there is a unique idea that is being trialled and is subject to change, is that as soon as you complete basic training and become CT you do not have access to all regiments. Instead you at first get to choose in-between the 175th Vanguard and the 158th Storm legion before you hopefully progress to the other more specialised regiments as you gain combat experience.
However you are not required to move into a specialised regiment and can just stay as a 158th or 175th trooper. But even if you do want to progress, you keep your rank in your previous regiment. However this means that a rule that is in place is that your primary regiment can allow you to get to the highest ranks in the regiment, whilst your secondary regiment will restrict you to 2nd LT max to keep it fair on all players.
I hope to see some new people joining us in the coming weeks so we can build a decent and unique community up together. Our GameTracker Link is the following https://www.gametracker.com/server_info/86.16.23.216:27015/ I hope to see you there. Battalion General Storm, Signing off

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2024.05.14 21:13 DarwinianUniversal Statisticaly Unlikely Universe, Unless an Organisational Principle is at Work

Let's calculate the combined probability manually:

Selected Key Relationships and Fine-Tuned Parameters:

Compatibility of Chemical Elements and Water:
- Hypothetical probability: 𝑃2=10−4 (0.01%).
Interdependencies in Atomic and Cosmic Structures:
- Hypothetical probability: 𝑃3=10−3 (0.1%).
Evolution of Physical Constants and Laws:
- Hypothetical probability: 𝑃5=10−4 (0.01%).

Calculating the Combined Probability

To calculate the combined probability 𝑃 of these three events occurring simultaneously by chance, we multiply the individual probabilities:
𝑃=𝑃2×𝑃3×𝑃5
Substituting the hypothetical probabilities:
𝑃=10−4×10−3×10−4 𝑃=10−4+(−3)+(−4) 𝑃=10−11

Interpretation

The combined probability of 10−11 (one in 10-11) suggests that the simultaneous occurrence of these three detailed relationships by chance is extraordinarily unlikely. This low probability indicates that there may be underlying principles or mechanisms, as proposed in the DU theory, driving these relationships and fine-tuning rather than mere chance.

Conclusion

While the exact probabilities are speculative, the approach demonstrates that the collective probability of these three detailed and fine-tuned relationships occurring by chance is very low. This statistical improbability supports the idea that the DU theory's hypotheses of underlying evolutionary processes and principles may provide a more plausible explanation.

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2024.05.14 21:11 Diamond_Dry Self hosted room booking software

My organization currently has a set of rooms (each with their own individual schedule) that can be booked for an hour at a time by anyone. We're currently using simplybook.me for this but it has become extremely expensive and not sustainable in the long run.
My searches so far have not been successful, have tried using WordPress plugins and non-WordPress based systems but most are just tailored for hotels and booking rooms for days on end which is just not how we want ours to be. We want users to be able to select the room they want and then find available timings for it. On the backend, bookings can be cancelled, moved, rooms made unavailable, etc.
Anyone have any clue?

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2024.05.14 21:04 aerovistae Switched from League to Dota after 3 years, felt like writing up a comparison between the two

After playing League for ~3 years I decided to stop and learn a new game and now have been playing Dota for about 8 months. As I've been learning I've been comparing and contrasting them, and I felt like writing up my thoughts.
I'm not a high ranked player; I was emerald in League and I don't really played ranked in dota. It doesn't matter, since this post isn't about tactics/strategy or how to win-- I'm just talking about the differences between the mechanics of the two games and their clients.
Disclaimer, this is all about Soloqueue. Pro play is a different environment and many things are different. I'm just talking about the average player's experience.
In Dota's Favor:

Much better tools for learning. The tutorial is better. You're able to click other heroes to see their abilities in-game. The guide system to tell you what to buy and how to use it, as well as how to use your abilities. League does have recommended items and recommended order for ability-leveling, but the fact that you can choose between different guides for different roles in dota is huge, and the user-written text telling you when and how to use specific items for a hero is also majorly helpful.
The game is less punishing to learn than league, for a multitude of reasons. Don't get me wrong, it still has an enormous barrier to entry and a steep learning curve, but it's just less painful. If you haven't played both it's hard to relate. League has two 1v1 lanes and very little sustain - there's no couriers to bring you tangos and mangos. You have to walk, but missing even a little XP can be devastating, so leaving lane at all can end your lane for you. If you're new and you're laning against someone who isn't new, it is absolutely brutal and you basically cannot play the game. Everyone who ever learned League without prior moba experience remembers what it was like in those first couple months being alone in lane against people who have been playing for years - especially in top lane or mid lane - and just getting fucking demolished 1v1 and not even being able to play. That can happen in dota too, but it just doesn't happen as much by comparison. And while there are roaming supports in dota, there's no jungler role, a very stressful role which in league which often leads to that player being blamed for everything that goes wrong in a match.
Way, way, way more interesting items. There are so many active items in Dota, and they feel much more impactful. Having a tool like orchid malevolence or eul's is just enormously powerful. By comparison nearly every item in league is just a statstick. The only comparable items in league are Zhonya's Hourglass (kind of like a self-only Eul's) and Guardian Angel (literally Aegis - the resurrection effect isn't as game-changing in league as it is in dota). There's also a couple of items that give shields (damage barriers), but pretty much everything else is just....more damage, more armor, more health, more attack speed, etc. The item selection is just downright boring by comparison.
Way more beautiful map. It's not even close. Dota's map has so much going on. There's so many different places and different entities and landforms, and it's just beautiful. Trees, high ground, outposts, trails through the woods, a radiant side and a dire side, day/night cycle....League's map feels small, empty, and stale by comparison.
Fights are slower and longer in Dota. You last longer. You don't get one-shot as much. It's nice. It can be very frustrating in league being killed in a half second before you can do literally anything, over and over, game after game (if you get a bit unlucky and are playing a squishy champ/role and they have one or more assassins).
More team-oriented. Due to the prevalence of long-lasting debuffs from both items and hero abilities, no one person can really just solo carry to the same extent as in League. In my experience it's much less common to see someone 1v9 in Dota, and usually it's because the enemy team is just making stupid choices. In League it happens close to every other game.
Built-in voice chat. This actually does come in handy a lot. Hate not having it in league.
Turbo mode. This mode is just great. Wish league had it. Great for learning and testing and playing casually when you don't have time or interest in a serious game.
Not having to recall (teleport to base for hp/mana) is nice. More time spent out on the map playing. Having teleport constantly available lets you take part in more plays. Couriers are great. It's awesome having items shipped out to you instead of having to spend time retrieving them.
Better demo tool by far. League's practice tool is notoriously shitty. Being able to open the demo tool while you're waiting in queue in Dota is amazing. Can't do that in league.
The backpack is sick. Love being able to hold 3 additional items. Just gives you nice flexibility with consumables and components.
Neutral items. This just doesn't exist in league and I wish it did because these are really fun and cool.
Agh's shard and scepter, and the talent tree. None of these things exist in League and they add so much and make the game much more fun to progress through.
More late game avenues to spend gold. Buybacks, Agh's shard and blessing, edible moon shard, boots of travel 1 & 2, item sharing, etc etc. I realize it's fairly rare to reach that level of full build in ranked, but in low level games it's more common and especially in turbo and honestly it's just great to have stuff to spend the gold on. In league you hit the 6 item cap and that's it, any gold beyond that is mostly wasted. It feels bad.
On a related note, it's also really nice how the dota items are useful already at their not-yet-fully-built stage, like how Eul's is a crucial item that doesn't really NEED to be upgraded to Wind Waker, but optionally CAN be later when you have the gold and nothing of higher priority to spend it on anymore. In League you don't get effects like the active on Eul's until you've completed it into its final form (i.e. Wind Waker). This means that in League, with rare exception, you don't really have much choice but to fully finish items one by one, whereas in Dota it's the norm to only build the intermediate item and not FULLY complete it until super late game if at all.
The announcer saying "Holy SHIT" when you go on a 10 kill streak. I find this hilarious.
Better ability tooltips. When the talent tree adds +40 damage to a skill, that skill's text is updated to reflect that. I love this. League has a lot of little issues with incomplete tooltips that don't tell you the full story of how an ability works. You have to reference the wiki constantly. I have to reference it SOMETIMES in dota (like I had no idea why Pudge's E could completely block the damage from his W until I read on the wiki that the rot damage is divided into 5x per second, not 1 instance once per second), but in League I have to reference it pretty much...uh....ngl, constantly. Even as someone who has played it for thousands of hours. Feelsbad.
Better cosmetics store. League's just has a splash art image of a skin and a purchase button. You have to go to youtube to see how it actually looks, and you cannot try it out at all without buying it. The fact that Dota allows you to launch into the demo tool with any cosmetic is amazing and something League players would literally trade sexual favors for.
Cosmetics for things other than the heroes/champions themselves. In League you can only buy champion skins. In Dota you can buy cosmetics for the ancient, the towers, the creeps, the map, etc. None of that exists in League. We fucking WISH we could buy that kind of stuff. Riot are you listening?

In League's favor:

Better lore. It's not a contest really. League's champions all have names and stories that are placed front and center, whereas Dota hero names are kind of buried and infrequently referenced. They're more like archetypes than individuals with their own identities. I mean...there's LITERALLY a dude called "Anti-Mage." There's a dude on a bat and his name is Batrider. The videos and media around champion releases in league are just way cooler. Check out the fiddlesticks rework video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNn2F39G-6s
WAYYYYY better champion animations and sound design. This is for me where League blows Dota out of the water. Go ult someone as Axe - he does a little hop and swing animation. Then check this out, the corresponding ultimate in League from Darius, at the 3min mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRu0IznjCSc There's really just nothing in Dota that feels like Jhin, or Ekko, or so many others. With rare exception, almost all the champions in league have aspects that FEEL amazing - great sound design / animations / feedback delays that are incredibly rewarding. Dota's heros are really fun to play and I'm having a great time, but if you put them side by side with a pretty large percent of League's cast, the animations of many of their abilities and movements just feel kinda flat and low-budget by comparison.
Cooler duels. Dueling is a big part of league and it doesn't seem to be such a big part of Dota by comparison. Whenever a fight starts, people teleport in and it becomes a teamfight, or someone disengages and gets away somehow using one of the many items like force staff or eul's. In league, two lanes are 1v1 and the jungler also often 1v1s, so there's a kind of constant dueling and it really lets you find fun ways to express skill and mastery. There's only one item that will get you out of a sticky situation instead of many, and only a portion of champions can reasonably build that item in the first place.
More 1v9 potential. Because there's so much less CC by comparison to dota, and champion counters aren't as hard as in dota, a single player can completely take over a game and win versus multiple opponents at once single-handedly. This can be really, really exciting and it's one of the high points of League that makes the game addictive.
Having to recall (teleport to base for mana/health/buy items) actually can be kinda nice too, by comparison. It lets you take a breather and just look over the state of the game while you walk back to lane.
Being able to see on the tab scoreboard what items and creep score people have is really, really nice. It's really fucking annoying in Dota having to click champion portraits to see what items they have, and if you click ANYTHING else it hides it again so you have to do it while standing still or moving in a straight line. Probably dota loyalists will say this is part of the skill of the game, but honestly imo it's just annoying/bad UI design that people sort of just got used to and became convinced was "part of the game."
Skillshots! In Dota most abilities are just unit targeted or AOE, while disjointing does exist, aiming isn't really as big a mechanic. There ARE abilities you have to aim, which in league we'd call skillshots, but they're far fewer. In league skillshots are kind of the norm, and aiming them and dodging them is a huge part of the game and it's fun to do so and makes you feel cool when you land them or dodge them. Having nearly everything be unit targeted isn't bad, it's just different, but it is something I enjoy a lot in League.
You can buy as many wards as you want. I hate having to share wards with the team in dota, and the store being out of them. I understand it's part of the game and managing that is part of the skill of dota, but I find it tedious and don't really enjoy it as a mechanic. Similarly, in League basic wards don't take up an inventory slot and instead get their own special slot like TP scrolls in Dota, which is really nice. It's pretty frustrating losing an inventory slot to wards.
Manaless champions. There are a couple dozen champions in League that don't use mana, and many people enjoy playing them. Dota doesn't really have that.
Simplicity. League has a smaller and simpler map, fewer mechanics, FAR fewer active item abilities, and more rigidity to its champion roles and how the game is played in soloqueue. Dota is kind of intimidating to learn from the sheer amount of stuff it has going on. Not everyone has the time or interest for it all.
Rotating game modes. ARAMs (all random all mid: a constant 5v5 teamfight on a map that only has one lane in the form of a bridge connecting the two teams' bases and nowhere else to go) are pretty great. Dota's modes seem to be a bit more static and homogenous, but idk, it's possible I just haven't been playing long enough yet?
Better champion skins, frankly. Some of League's skins are just amazing, and they ALL come with complete visual makeovers for all of the champion's abilities. While you can buy individual ability effect cosmetics in Dota, the options are somewhat limited by comparison. Any skin purchase in League will redo all the abilities to varying extents. Sometimes it's a small change, but higher-end skins make very significant changes. Dota does have some cool skins and a ton of cool minor cosmetics, but I would say League wins here.

Conclusions:
On the whole I'd say there's more things to like about Dota than about League just in sheer quantity of bullet points, but I love both games and I think they're both really fun. If Dota improved their lore, their animations, and their tab screen and League improved their cosmetics store and their map and added neutral items, the talent tree, and agh's shard & scepter, I wouldn't really have any major complaints about either of them.
I think anyone who loves one game could potentially love the other one too and it's totally worth learning whichever one you don't already know, if you have the time. Obviously these games take a ton of time and most people barely have time for one let alone two. But if you're young especially, they're both really fun.
It's pretty hard for me to see eye-to-eye with the people who love one game and ferociously hate on the other - it seems childish and kind of empty. To not find one as fun as the other, sure, that's normal, but to expend energy hating the other one and constantly shitting on it, that just confuses me. You can have a favorite while still acknowledging the other as a comparably enjoyable game.
One final note - one of the things I found most interesting about comparing them is seeing which mechanics are normal in one game that would be overpowered in the other game.
In League there is a champion named Zilean whose ult is to enchant an ally such that if they die in the next 5 seconds they're resurrected - basically Aegis, but on a one minute cooldown, for anyone on your team who needs it. Zilean would likely have a >90% wr in dota.
But then in Dota Nature's Prophet's teleport has a 90s/60s/30s cooldown and he can access it from level one if he chooses to, and eventually has a talent that removes its cooldown completely. Meanwhile this exists in League as one of the strongest ults in the game and with one of the longest cooldowns of any champion ability. Nature's prophet would have a >90% wr in League.

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2024.05.14 21:02 khannaimmigration Challenges faced by Newcomers in Canada Khanna Immigration Services

Challenges faced by Newcomers in Canada
Moving to a new country is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. For newcomers in Canada, navigating a new culture, language, and job market can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we will explore some of the common obstacles faced by immigrants in Canada and offer tips on how to overcome them. Whether you are a recent arrival or have been living in Canada for years, this post will provide valuable insights on how to thrive in your new home.

Introduction

Canada is a country known for its diversity, welcoming nature, and opportunities. It is home to people from various cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. In fact, Canada has one of the highest immigration rates in the world with approximately 350,000 newcomers arriving each year.
For many immigrants, moving to Canada can be a dream come true. However, this transition comes with its own set of challenges and obstacles that newcomers must face. In this blog article, we will discuss some of the common challenges faced by newcomers in Canada and how they can overcome them.

Adjusting to a New Culture:

One of the biggest challenges that newcomers face when they arrive in Canada is adjusting to a new culture. From food and language to social norms and customs, everything may seem unfamiliar at first. This can lead to feelings of isolation and homesickness for many newcomers.
To overcome this challenge, it is important for newcomers to learn about Canadian culture before arriving in the country. This could include researching traditions, etiquette, values as well as trying out local cuisine or attending cultural events. Additionally, joining community groups or seeking support from other immigrants who have already established themselves in Canada can also help with the transition.

Finding Employment:

Another major challenge faced by newcomers in Canada is finding employment. Despite having qualifications and work experience from their home country, many immigrants struggle to find jobs due to lack of Canadian work experience or recognition of foreign credentials.
To tackle this challenge, it is crucial for newcomers to research job markets before immigrating and understand what skills are in demand in their chosen field. Networking through professional associations or attending job fairs can also help them make connections and learn more about job opportunities available.

Navigating the Education System:

For immigrant families with school-aged children, navigating the education system can be daunting as well. Differences between educational systems from their home country may cause confusion while enrolling their children into schools.
To ease this challenge, it is recommended for newcomers to research and understand the Canadian education system beforehand. They can also seek guidance from school counsellors or immigrant support services to help their children transition smoothly into a new educational environment.
Moving to a new country presents its own set of challenges and newcomers in Canada are no exception. However, with proper research, preparation and support from the community, these challenges can be overcome.

Overview of immigration to Canada

Canada has long been known as a welcoming and diverse country, attracting immigrants from all over the world. In fact, it is estimated that approximately one in five Canadians are foreign-born. With its strong economy, high standard of living, and reputation for multiculturalism, it’s no wonder that Canada is such a popular destination for newcomers.
Immigration to Canada can be traced back centuries ago when the first indigenous peoples arrived on the land. However, the modern-day immigration policies were established in the 1960s with the introduction of the Points System. This system was designed to evaluate potential immigrants based on their skills, education, language proficiency, work experience and other factors deemed important for successful integration into Canadian society.
Today, there are various pathways for individuals to immigrate to Canada. The most common ones include economic immigration programs such as Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), family sponsorship programs, refugee protection programs and special programs for international students or temporary workers who wish to stay permanently in Canada.
Each pathway has its own set of requirements and selection criteria which can make navigating through the immigration process daunting for newcomers. Moreover, depending on an individual’s country of origin and personal circumstances, there may also be challenges in obtaining necessary documents or meeting medical or security clearance standards.
Once an immigrant successfully arrives in Canada, they face a whole new set of challenges related to settlement and integration into their new home. These challenges can range from finding suitable housing and employment opportunities to adapting to a new culture and learning a new language.
Newcomers may also struggle with accessing essential services such as healthcare or education due to lack of knowledge about available resources or language barriers. This can lead to feelings of isolation and frustration as they try to establish themselves in a new country while facing language barriers or cultural differences.
Furthermore, many immigrants face financial difficulties upon arrival as they may not have enough savings or credit history required by landlords or banks. This can delay the process of finding stable housing and employment, adding to the stress of settling in a new country.
In addition, newcomers may also experience discrimination or racism, which can have a negative impact on their overall well-being and sense of belonging. This is especially true for visible minorities or immigrants from underrepresented communities.
Despite these challenges, thousands of immigrants continue to make Canada their home each year. With support from government programs, non-profit organizations, and the welcoming nature of Canadian society, many newcomers are able to overcome these obstacles and build successful lives in Canada.

Reasons for immigration to Canada

There are countless reasons why individuals choose to immigrate to Canada. From economic opportunities to quality of life, Canada offers a multitude of benefits that make it an attractive destination for newcomers. In this section, we will discuss some of the most common and compelling reasons for immigrating to Canada.

Economic Opportunities : One of the main reasons people choose to immigrate to Canada is for its strong economy and job market. With low unemployment rates and a growing economy, there are plenty of employment opportunities available in various industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and more. This makes Canada an appealing option for those seeking better job prospects and financial stability.
Quality of Life : Another significant factor that draws immigrants to Canada is its high quality of life. As one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world, Canada offers a safe environment for individuals and families alike. Moreover, with universal healthcare coverage, free education up until secondary school level, and other social benefits, living standards in Canada are often considered amongst the best in the world.
Multicultural Society : Known as a cultural mosaic, Canada is home to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. This welcoming attitude towards diversity makes it easier for newcomers to settle into their new country without feeling isolated or discriminated against. Furthermore, this also provides an opportunity for immigrants to learn about different cultures and traditions while maintaining their own.
Education System : The Canadian education system is renowned globally for its high standards and quality education programs at all levels – from primary school through post-secondary institutions. For many families looking to provide their children with the best educational opportunities possible, moving to Canada can be an attractive choice.
Political Stability : Another key factor that attracts immigrants is the political stability in Canada. The country has a stable government with laws that protect individual rights and freedoms which creates a sense of security among new residents.

6.Wilderness And Natural Beauty : For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Canada offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders in the world. From snow-capped mountains to crystal clear lakes and lush forests, there is no shortage of opportunities to explore nature and engage in outdoor activities.
These are just a few of the many reasons why people choose to immigrate to Canada. With its strong economy, high quality of life, diverse society, excellent education system, political stability, and natural beauty – it’s no wonder that Canada is often seen as an ideal destination for newcomers looking for a better future.

Challenges faced by newcomers in Canada:

Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a popular destination for immigrants from around the world. However, despite its reputation as a friendly and inclusive country, newcomers to Canada often face various challenges when settling into their new home. In this section, we will explore some of the most common challenges faced by newcomers in Canada.

1. Language Barrier:

One of the biggest challenges faced by newcomers in Canada is the language barrier. Many immigrants struggle with English or French as they are not their first language. This can make it difficult to communicate effectively with others, find employment opportunities, and navigate daily tasks such as grocery shopping or using public transportation.
To overcome this challenge, many newcomers enrol in English or French language classes offered by community centres or immigrant settlement organisations. These programs help them improve their language skills and gain confidence in communicating with others.

2. Employment:

Finding suitable employment is another significant challenge faced by newcomers in Canada. Despite having impressive qualifications and work experience from their home countries, many immigrants struggle to find jobs that match their skillset due to lack of Canadian work experience or recognition of foreign credentials.
To overcome this challenge, it is crucial for newcomers to network within their communities and take advantage of job fairs and workshops specifically designed for immigrants. They can also seek guidance from immigrant settlement organisations on how to get their credentials evaluated and recognized in Canada.

3. Cultural Adjustment:

Moving to a new country means adjusting to a new culture and way of life, which can be overwhelming at times for newcomers. They may experience culture shock and feel homesick as they try to adapt to a different lifestyle.
To cope with cultural adjustment, it is essential for newcomers to connect with other immigrants who have gone through similar experiences. Joining community groups or participating in cultural events can also help them feel more integrated into Canadian society.

4. Housing:

Securing affordable housing can be a significant challenge for newcomers in Canada, especially in larger cities where rental prices are high. Many newcomers may also not have a credit history or references, making it challenging to find suitable accommodation.
To overcome this challenge, newcomers can seek assistance from immigrant settlement organisations that offer housing support. They can also consider living with roommates or in shared accommodations until they establish themselves financially.
While Canada offers numerous opportunities and a vibrant cultural scene for newcomers, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. To overcome these challenges, it is crucial for immigrants to seek out support and resources available to them in their communities. With determination and resilience, newcomers can successfully overcome these challenges and build a successful life in Canada.
Moving to a new country is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. For newcomers in Canada, navigating a new culture, language, and job market can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we will explore some of the common obstacles faced by immigrants in Canada and offer tips on how to overcome them. Whether you are a recent arrival or have been living in Canada for years, this post will provide valuable insights on how to thrive in your new home.
One of the biggest challenges that newcomers face when they arrive in Canada is adjusting to a new culture. From food and language to social norms and customs, everything may seem unfamiliar at first. This can lead to feelings of isolation and homesickness for many newcomers.
To overcome this challenge, it is important for newcomers to learn about Canadian culture before arriving in the country. This could include researching traditions, etiquette, values as well as trying out local cuisine or attending cultural events. Additionally, joining community groups or seeking support from other immigrants who have already established themselves in Canada can also help with the transition. Read More...

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2024.05.14 20:58 Therovax Wheel setup and Gane setup help

This is just an info post because I needed it and didn't find it. 1. Make sure that there is no copy of the game files still in your downloads. I don't know how it happened but there was a copy of it in there that gave me a major headache after playing for three days. It prevented me from starting the game and only gave me the loading icon. I took all recommended official steps for a non starting game and now launch via the .exe because it doesn't launch through the launcher after selecting "open as administrator". I suspect the torrent but I lack programming knowledge to confirm. 2. I know that it is mentioned in small print in the launcher but if you have a cheap amazon gearshifter and or handbrake then they might block your wheel from registering in the controls. In that case SET WHEEL IN FANATEC MANAGER TO 180°. Maybe you can figure out why i didn't see it lol ;).
Anyway I wouldn't have invested this time if I didn't know that it was worth it. To the developers please please implement a few comfort features to make the game more accessible. I know that it is a lot to ask but I would gladly donate some money in the future if this game does help me become a better driver.

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2024.05.14 20:34 TheNaturalPhenomenon Get-ACL Object Accesstostring CSV line feed issue

Hello,
I am having an issue where I am trying to get all of the groups specified within a shared drive that has permissions. I am able to pull everything just fine, but for the Accesstostring object it is linefeeding the users and groups to one cell vs breaking them into individually. I am trying to narrow down domain groups. Unfortunately domain users are also individually assigned to these files as well as the domain groups I am looking for. I tried to clean it up, but when I run a query it does more the 1 million lines on the CSV. Maybe I am missing something on here? I tried doing a -like wild card, expressions to filter out just the /domain and I am having no luck. Suggestions or ideas or just tell me down right it wont work, please let me know.
Get-Childitem C:\ -depth 6 Where-Object {$_.PSIsContainer}
Get-Acl
Select-Object Path,Owner,Accesstostring,Group
Export-Csv “C:\file.csv”

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2024.05.14 20:31 MC_Sepsmegistus-Jr This is likely a more appropriate place for the expression of madness in the form of words ….

Something I sent to random people in my phone book as I was just supposed to update my phone number ,
Hello friends, .... I've been getting such good feedback lately with my random phone book selection group chats , that I will likely expand this exercise in quality and relevance as well as frequency of occasion ( or intrusion lol).
If this is your first experience with group chat with us …. WELCOME
Our selection committee has recently redefined the qualification criteria used to determine variable parameters of the algorithm we use to create this opportunity for you to contribute to the shared experiences of our collective consciousness .
Basically , your are being invited to participate in what is essentially a (think tank) that is tasked with solving some of the greatest challenges facing mankind in today's complex and so called (modern ) world .
The work we do here induces vibratory patterns of energy waves in the form of thought . Resonant frequencies that are harmonized are considered to be "in phase" and are magnified exponentially by the properties attributed to the dualistic forces of being/non-being . This realized/un realized potential variation causes reverberation in multidimensional space/time expressed as fractals.
When these interact with consciousness collective or individually subjective (due to relative perception constraints resulting from wave function collapse in an infinite complexity magnified by entropy and exaggerated to scale beyond understanding let alone description , as logically we can extrapolate mentally only as far as the system itself allows.
As we have nothing of which to transcend a "closed system" of which we are a part. Rendering such system itself as it self generating , with an eternal potential in regard to the confounded paradox resulting from an eternal or infinite potential as a consequence of being limited by the same system matrix .....
In other words , what an oxy moronic paradox we arrive at ... " infinite or limitless possibility derived from the consequences and natural interactions of phenomena which is inherently contradictory to itself being a creation by or within the system .
How can something become infinite of potential when it was created within a system of order where fundamental properties are consistent and observable . Universal laws of natural phenomenon somehow are transmutative to the entire creative system that contains it when the concept the "void" is introduced as the expression of chaos ?
Is the ultimate result of this interaction between creation the void,,, or being / non-being the unification of all duality resulting in what is essentially indescribable yet referred to by some as "the singularity" or others as GOD?
Well, sorry guys in an attempt to describe why you were selected to contribute with today's discussion point I got off on a tangent, and never even got to today's topic which is........
EGO...... what are some of your thoughts on the necessity or usefulness of the ego and where our limitations? Most Eastern religions and even in western philosophy in the form of Carl Jung's Application in modern psychology. , and even the Christian ideology in regard to the overcoming of the flash and submission to the spirit.. , express perfectly in the Lord's prayer,, "Father your will be done........"
OK now the actual truth behind this bizarre message that has even begin to surprise me....
I got a new phone number and I wanted you to have it.... I was going to write a couple lines, kind of as a joke because I know everybody hates group messages.... somehow the joke turned in to something else ..... and here we are now...... Depending on the level of participation, I might take what was a joke , and send out one of these random thought/ random contact messages on a daily basis... lol....
Love you guys... new number
lol, lucky you right ! 😂😅😆

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2024.05.14 20:30 funeraltemplate TEMPLATE OF A FUNERAL PROGRAMME

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Funeral programmes serve as a guide for attendees, outlining the order of service and providing a keepsake for those mourning the loss of a loved one. A well-designed template of a funeral programme can help create a meaningful tribute. Here's how you can structure one:

Header Section

Include the full name of the deceased, their date of birth and passing, and a brief phrase such as "In Loving Memory." You may also add a photo to personalize the programme.

Order of Service

Outline the schedule of events, including any prayers, hymns, readings, or tributes. You can also include information about the officiant and any special instructions for the service.

Biographical Information

Provide a brief biography of the deceased, highlighting their life accomplishments, interests, and values. This section helps attendees connect with the person being remembered.

Obituary

Include a short obituary that provides more details about the deceased's life, such as family members, education, career, and significant achievements. This can be written in a narrative format.

Poems, Readings, and Quotes

Select meaningful poems, readings, or quotes that reflect the deceased's personality or offer comfort to the bereaved. These can be interspersed throughout the programme.

Acknowledgements and Thanks

Include a section to thank attendees for their support and expressions of sympathy. You can also acknowledge any individuals or organizations that assisted during this difficult time.

Closing Words

End the programme with a message of gratitude for the attendees' presence and support. You can also include information about any post-funeral gatherings or memorials.

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2024.05.14 20:30 Wild_Cellist9861 Gamers Break Away [GBA]

My fellow gamers, for too long has our community suffered the indignation of an intolerable culture that has denigrated, besmirched, exploited, and has outright demonized our culture of unique individuals with a genuine love of a hobby that they see as profitable and progressive. They have taken beloved IP’s (Intellectual Properties) and twisted them into their own personal ideological crusade of undermining and humiliating the core aspects of characters they deemed as “Toxic” or “White Supremacy”. Through the guise and protection of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) they have used our influence in the entertainment industry to push their narratives and agendas that have stigmatized our culture with numerous anti-consumer practices that they call “being progressive”. But the truth of the matter is they were never really looking to be a part of our community, they simply wanted to use our community as a tool of activism and propaganda in the entertainment industry as it was extremely profitable, and they wanted inclusion in that division. Ever since GamerGate & Female Frequency, we have had to endure the incursion of forced ideologies, xenophobic behaviors and inferior overpriced products that have never been in our best interest and have been flat out disgraceful towards foreign media.
Before Gaming had become a major source of entertainment, we were often categorized as anti-social or societies rejects where because we found more enjoyment in playing fictional characters and not spending as much time out and about, we never fully assimilated in society (which is a good thing if you ask me). From 1998 to 2007, at the height of innovation, creativity and production, Gaming had reached a golden age in which it had revolutionized society. Hollywood Execs who had ruined the movie industry turned their attention to video games as a source of income since video games had outperformed movies in terms of profit. No one was concerned about gaming, much less diversity or inclusivity until it became profitable. This makes people like SBI look extremely disingenuous as they were not interested in gamers as a community with its own culture. They simply wanted to use it as another weapon in identity politics.
Microtransactions; the hidden enemy to gamer progress and inducer to mental laziness of our community. Microtransactions have been around for a long time; however, it has never been more potent and apparent than in recent years. It has aided in the dismantling and segregation of players on the ideology of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and has created another sub-culture of gamers who have no real drive to be better outside of how much money they put into the game. This has degraded our culture as well as we have become “fat” off transactional gaming but at the same time we have been “starved” of purposeful gaming where our achievements were our sustenance. I am not saying that microtransactions are bad, but when they are exploitative and predatorial like they have been and don’t give gamers room to grow, we become lethargic and unwilling to improve ourselves as gamers. Oversaturated microtransactional games are one of the many reasons why we have become complacent and unwilling to fight against the exploitative tactics used by big brand game companies such EA, Ubisoft, ActivisionBlizzard, NaughtyDog and so many other western business model companies. Western style games were not like this in the past, they had much more depth and actual effort put into them with the gamer in mind. This has not been the case for over a decade and our connection to western developers has been whittled down to just being transactional. That is one of the reasons why you see so many remasters and remakes in today’s gamer community. They have lost their willingness to improve as developers of games and simply accept corporate/share holder rules.
Game journalists also do not have any real integrity or purpose outside of being funded for their involvement in promoting IPG (Identity Political Games) in a positive light to the public whether it’s positively received or not. They are not interested in what we have to say, they all support the same agenda and that is why they are a dying breed. Within the next couple of years, they will be out of the job and more than likely they will not be able to stay in the industry giving how they have responded to past articles that have clearly been scripted on the premise of diversity and racism. Not only that, but most of them are also extremely hostile to the community as they stereotype and defame the individuals that are a part of the community they are supposed to serve. We have been mentally liberated from their lies and coercive tactics as we tend to laugh at their obvious attempt at virtue signaling while hiding their misdoings so that they can play the victim.
My gamer brothers & sisters, I would not suggest the following action that we must take now without good cause. I have weighed our options and the best option for us now is this…...CULTURAL SECESSION. Naturally this is a form of segregation where they would more than likely claim they are being segregated by the dominant culture of the gaming community but that is incorrect. For years now we have been the ones who are often marginalized and ostracized for the smaller portion of our community. And when we aren’t, we’re exploited for more funds so that these companies can stay in business only to subject us to low quality products that coincide with the “WOKE Agenda” that are often huge expenses to these big brands i.e. AAA/AAAA games that will eventually flop for its obvious forced diversity and bug infested product which will undoubtedly piss off the consumer to the point of wanting a refund. Losing copious amounts of capital and stock in the process, not to mention their reputation is permanently marred.
We must separate on every cultural level in terms of entertainment and ideology. We must reject everything from the west that promotes toxic western beliefs, practices, and exclusion from other cultures (i.e. Southeastern Countries such as Japan and Korea). Japan & Korea have been the targets of unjust discrimination from Western Developers, Western Journalists, Western Localizers (The Wokelizers) and Western Society Prejudice regarding their sense of aesthetics as Westerners hate the aesthetic sense of these countries. The reason why they resort to such base tactics isn’t just because it weaponizes the ideal female form but it’s also because they have deep-seated insecurities about their own looks so when they see attractive female characters, they use terms such as “unrealistic” or “hypersexualized” to establish the moral high ground. But the truth is, they want to feel superior to that which is ideal, so they insult and dehumanize this figure that portrays natural female beauty because they see it as an insult to their own social superiority in what they believe is a hierarchy of them being at the top of all other women. Because of this and so many contributing factors, their movies flop harder than the Fat Chocobo landing on a group of enemies and their games seismically fail just as much if not more. We must sever our connection to Western Developers, Publishers, and ALL Western-Centric Entertainment for they seek to mentally enslave us to their Xenophobic ideology.
Let’s define Western Culture and its traits. Western Culture/Society is composed of more than several different ideologies that work in unison with one another to facilitate dominance over multiple aspects of society. Business, Social, Political, Technological, and sometimes even Global Affairs are affected by these ideologies that portray a specific mindset of Western beliefs. What are those ideologies you ask?

Perpetual Victimhood: By weaponizing the fact that they are marginalized and of a small portion of western society, they can push their agenda to absurd standards that ultimately ostracize the main demographic. And when companies don’t capitulate, they are labeled as anti-progressive/misogynist’s or cohorts of White Supremacy. They use this to cancel their targets and silence them through societal defamation to keep the public on their side. They also use this mindset to justify their own lack of self-agency as they tend to throw companies who do adhere to their demands but miserably fail to turn a profit under the bus so that they can maintain face in front of the public while denying their actual involvement. They will never accept “Sense of Agency” when it’s negative but will gladly accept it when a positive outcome shines on them as if they are entitled to it.

Official Wiki GamerGate Page)

Societal Terrorism: This is another form of ideology weaponization that they use in order to make companies “toe-the-line” with their agenda. By weaponizing cancel culture, they exert dominance over these companies but in exchange they also reimburse those companies with DEI & ESG funds that raise their credit score as well as having social status with the marginalized demographic. However; cancel culture has not succeeded in years and developers and publishers probably only want the money and the DEI ESG rating. But they have to maintain the image of having social economic power so that they can continue to strong-arm other developers into compliance and promoting financial benefits of DEI & ESG. In other words, if you are not for sale, they discredit and stigmatize you in the industry.

Asmongold Clips.
https://youtu.be/Iq86DnmX2xY

“Its not us, its you who’s wrong” Mentality: This mentality is especially annoying as they tend to use it to hide their incompetence. They often look down upon gamers who are not in the industry to hide their obvious lack of knowledge on game development thinking that their job title grants them special status that they believe gives them the right to be condescending. But the truth they never wanted revealed has already strangled their careers of all credibility. They were never GAMERS, they were INVADERS. Community Colonists that seek to indoctrinate next generational gamers into their hive-mind and brand previous generations of gamers as villains.

@GeeksandGamers
https://youtu.be/1HbrTkqQFuM

Double-standard Enforcement: By labeling something as “unrealistic” or “hypersexualized”, they can claim this is morally wrong if it promotes traditional dynamics between men and women. Heterosexual relationships are condemned while at the same time Same-sex relationships are praised. Additionally, heterosexual relationships with main white male characters turn antagonistic and spotlight stealing. This is deliberate as to promote the “Girl Boss” ideology to indoctrinate women into the Feminazi state of mind. While at the same time, should a male character also adopt the “I don’t need male/female” ideology its seen as Toxic Masculinity which isn’t even a real thing. The idea of a strong male character is taboo while enforcing strong female characters is the ideal.

@MugenLord
https://youtu.be/to5Uciy_yeg
@EndymionTv
https://youtu.be/7TPTR8-qmbk

Dehumanization/Demonization: This is something that most military branches use in order to remove conscious inhibitions such as mass slaughter is wrong or categorization. By enforcing ideologies to denounce humanity in certain targets, it deactivates your conscience by saying this is not human therefore its ethically okay to treat this target without compassion and deny the fact it has sentience. We gamers fall under this category for journalists, developers, companies and society at large. This is a tactic we are familiar with to an extent as it implies that we are not normal when we do not do what everybody else is doing. “Geeks are the worse” or “Nerds need to fall into a pit of lava” are verbal dehumanization forms that most people in society say and we as Gamers tend to be relegated to those categories. This is their way of imposing the social hierarchy on us by establishing superiority. We know this as Gamers as we see it very often in the games that we play and some times experience it in real life.

https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Gamergate#The_end_of_their_relevance

Deflection/Projection: This is basic psychology 101. By redirecting the conversation away from their mistakes and back on to the opposing view to avert blame and justify their innocence they can avoid criticism. However; deflection is a CONSCIOUS decision, meaning they have no real argument to justify their incompetence. If you can consciously process the situation, you have self-agency which means you don’t have a legitimate excuse. Projection is something else entirely. Most times, Projection doesn’t work on conscious decisions rather it is automatically deployed when feeling threatened, anxious or both. Instead of accepting accountability for feelings or actions that are deemed socially unacceptable they accuse others of committing that unacceptable behavior thereby exonerating themselves and proving that those feelings and/or actions are not their own.

@TheTrentReport
https://youtu.be/bPIPSKruYRo
These traits are so nefarious and unconscionable that I have a hard time believing that anyone could harbor them. However, given the social, political, and economic climate that we are in, those in power who use their influence on controlling society most definitely possess these insidious traits. Everything that they do is all about control and since video games are the biggest market in the world, they want control over it and the communities built around it to accrue more wealth and to use that wealth to subjugate other cultures. Mainstream media is a tool as well as mainstream organizations and sites to help accomplish this goal.
The government recently announced its intentions towards what they believe is “GamerGate 2.0” and now even the ADL has made an official appearance, referring to gamers as “extremist’s”. We know EXACTLY what they are doing, and they aren’t even trying to hide it anymore because they don’t think we are aware of their motives. This is just a pretext for them to exert even more control and we know why, it’s because they want the influence we as a community have to must serve them. So here is what we do my fellow gamers-
“In light of recent events and years of mainstream stigma, we the members of the Global Gaming Community [GGC] must officially renounce ALL TIES to the corporate western video game market. We have been financially exploited through predatorial monetization schemes, pelted with numerous articles of disdain and intentional misrepresentation from game journalists, news outlets regarding us as dangerous individuals and, even subjected to inferior products not only riddled with bugs but also products meant to push political agendas. For the preservation of our community and its unique culture, apart from a few select game development studios we officially sever all connections to western owned video game companies & their mainstream affiliates. From this point onward, we will no longer support western corporate developers, journalists and publishers that do not coincide with the goals of our community.”
Naturally this is completely optional. If you are okay with the state of the gaming community as it is, feel free to ignore this. But if you wish for real change and a break away from oversaturated monetization in the games you play and the push for radical ideological reform, then you are in the right place. Lets sever these rotted miasmic ties once and for all so that our community can be preserved and made better for future gamers. If you agree with this, share it with whoever you think might be interested. The more gamers who get involved, the easier it will be for us to finally break free from mainstream game companies and their associates.

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2024.05.14 20:29 MC_Sepsmegistus-Jr Something I sent to random people in my phone book as I was just supposed to update my phone number ,

Hello friends, .... I've been getting such good feedback lately with my random phone book selection group chats , that I will likely expand this exercise in quality and relevance as well as frequency of occasion ( or intrusion lol).
If this is your first experience with group chat with us …. WELCOME
Our selection committee has recently redefined the qualification criteria used to determine variable parameters of the algorithm we use to create this opportunity for you to contribute to the shared experiences of our collective consciousness .
Basically , your are being invited to participate in what is essentially a (think tank) that is tasked with solving some of the greatest challenges facing mankind in today's complex and so called (modern ) world .
The work we do here induces vibratory patterns of energy waves in the form of thought . Resonant frequencies that are harmonized are considered to be "in phase" and are magnified exponentially by the properties attributed to the dualistic forces of being/non-being . This realized/un realized potential variation causes reverberation in multidimensional space/time expressed as fractals.
When these interact with consciousness collective or individually subjective (due to relative perception constraints resulting from wave function collapse in an infinite complexity magnified by entropy and exaggerated to scale beyond understanding let alone description , as logically we can extrapolate mentally only as far as the system itself allows.
As we have nothing of which to transcend a "closed system" of which we are a part. Rendering such system itself as it self generating , with an eternal potential in regard to the confounded paradox resulting from an eternal or infinite potential as a consequence of being limited by the same system matrix .....
In other words , what an oxy moronic paradox we arrive at ... " infinite or limitless possibility derived from the consequences and natural interactions of phenomena which is inherently contradictory to itself being a creation by or within the system .
How can something become infinite of potential when it was created within a system of order where fundamental properties are consistent and observable . Universal laws of natural phenomenon somehow are transmutative to the entire creative system that contains it when the concept the "void" is introduced as the expression of chaos ?
Is the ultimate result of this interaction between creation the void,,, or being / non-being the unification of all duality resulting in what is essentially indescribable yet referred to by some as "the singularity" or others as GOD?
Well, sorry guys in an attempt to describe why you were selected to contribute with today's discussion point I got off on a tangent, and never even got to today's topic which is........
EGO...... what are some of your thoughts on the necessity or usefulness of the ego and where our limitations? Most Eastern religions and even in western philosophy in the form of Carl Jung's Application in modern psychology. , and even the Christian ideology in regard to the overcoming of the flash and submission to the spirit.. , express perfectly in the Lord's prayer,, "Father your will be done........"
OK now the actual truth behind this bizarre message that has even begin to surprise me....
I got a new phone number and I wanted you to have it.... I was going to write a couple lines, kind of as a joke because I know everybody hates group messages.... somehow the joke turned in to something else ..... and here we are now...... Depending on the level of participation, I might take what was a joke , and send out one of these random thought/ random contact messages on a daily basis... lol....
Love you guys... new number
lol, lucky you right ! 😂😅😆

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2024.05.14 20:26 thetradershub Uncovering the Foundations of Success: A Guide to Fundamental Analysis

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2024.05.14 20:09 Petroleum_Jelly_Bean With regards to the NEP criticism post (

Dear SiMadam Maple Hams,
A lot of these claims are not the fault of the Naval Experience Program (herein referred to as the NEP).
The NEP has no control over the activities of PAT platoon units. If these units do not place their Sailors into their next courses - then they are failing their own sailors.
I know a lot of actual sailors who have been wasting away on pat platoon waiting for their initial trade course to start.
This has been normal since time immemorial. It was bad during COVID because measures were in place and courses were outright cancelled, but prior to that - most trades were running 1-2 courses per year. Now some trades are running 3 courses a year.
I would also like to point out that NEP candidates cannot compete with any sailors waiting for their trades course because NEP candidates first have to actually sign a contract after picking a trade. Once they pick a trade, they will have to wait with the rest of these Sailors in PAT platoons.
Now I’m seeing 1 year contract NEPs, with no trade and no requirement to extend, getting NETP before actual sailors.
Also not the NEP's fault. Any unit can nominate a Sailor for NETP. You can email the NFS(A/P) NETP Booking Cell and the people there are very nice and helpful and will happily load Sailors. All you need to do is ask for the course list, pick a course date, fill in the form with the Sailor's name, rank, and service number - and boom. That Sailor is loaded.
Between May 16 and October 01 of this year, there are a total 8 NETP Courses scheduled and are capable of handling maybe 20-25 Sailors.
And the sad fact is... They have had to beg units for people to enroll - otherwise they would have to cancel the course... I know for a fact they had to cancel two courses this year already, so if you personally know any units that have Sailors that need NETP, then please give them a call!
They’re doing dive courses, I even heard of some attending clearance diver selection (might be a rumour), before actual sailors who have been requesting it for years.
For the third time, this is also not the NEP program's fault, nor is it outside their control.
FDU(A/P) publishes a list of scheduled courses every year. Rescue Swimmer, Port Inspection Diver, Supervisor Courses, Ship's Team Diver, Clearance Diver - you name it.
A person interested in this course must first submit a memo through their chain of command, Dive Officer, and complete a checklist with their unit's Health Services to pass Dental and Part 1 and 2 medicals (actual requirements vary depending on the course).
This process can last weeks to several months - and that depends on how much support a Sailor gets from their CoC and Health Services unit.
Now again, like the NETP situation if units do not support their Sailor's applications, then that Sailor goes no where. The NEP is not actively nudging these Sailors off courses.
If anything, the NEP is actually making some of these courses possible because FDU(A/P) is not getting enough people who are properly processed with completed checklist to actually show up ready for the courses!
So far this year 1 course almost got cancelled - but because the NEP was able to provide bodies, they were able to run the course!
As I write this, a course in June is also currently in jeopardy of being cancelled due to not having enough enrollees.
The NEP is actually at the back of thr priority list. First are ships, then individual applicants, and lastly somewhere are the NEP.
So no, the NEP is not stealing spots off Sailors who have been waiting years for their dive course.... The NEP is doing everything right within their power to make sure their candidates have gone through official channels to get their applications and checklists completed, and by doing so, providing enough bodies for FDU to actually run courses.
And yes - one NEP candidate from the East Coast and one from the West Coast have completed Clearance Diver training.
One did not get selected however, but that is the Clearance Diver unit's perogative. (Its called Selection after all).
But can you really fault these two NEP candidates for passing a physically and mentally demanding course...?
The programme is a complete ruse designed to make these people have a fun year that they can brag about to their friends and hopefully they’ll sign a real contract.
Not gonna lie, that is the intention.
We want sailors. We NEED sailors.
If it gets them through the door of recruiting, and if they sign a new contract to continue being in the Navy - then by all metrics the program is working.
And so far, I have seen only 1 person out of 75 that has voluntarily released in the 1 year this program has run.
Morale in the fleet is getting beat down lower everyday and watching these people come in and take your spot on the course or sail you’ve been dying to get isn’t doing any favours.
If the argument is that *"NEP candidates are having fun, but people in the fleet aren't" *then something else is wrong in the fleet, and the NEP is not the cause of that - with the reasons I have listed above.
Each and every unit, ship, and organization within the CAF and the fleet are near seperate entities - each with their own challenges.
Saying that the NEP is making life worse for these units has no basis in reality. The NEP is not all knowing, nor does it have the power to make random people's lives miserable.
It's like saying HMCS Montreal is having fun sailing, while HMCS Frdericton and HMCS Chalottetown are sad because their ships are broken. It doesn't make sense.
It doesn’t even make any sense for the navy to be spending the money on these people getting courses they don’t need.
First off, the way the military does things is we are given a budget at the start of the fiscal year.
This budget is identified and allocated way in advance of an intented purpose.
For example, the CAF is given a budget. This budget divided between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. This is further divided into other units within these branches.
The Navy and the CAF has identified the need to create a program to encourage civilians to join the Navy, and retain them after their initial contract. The Government has approved this program and allocated a portion of this years' budget to fund this program.
This program, the NEP, is doing its best with the money allocated to them to ensure that the sailors under their care are taken care of and given enough positive experience so that they hopefully willingly sign another contract, so that our Navy has enough Sailors in the future to sail our ships and complete our missions.
If we don't move heaven and earth to get these Sailors now - then even people who have joined the Navy normally like you and me will be unable to sail in the future because ships are just severely undermanned.
Also I would like to share a personal anecdote...
My RQS3 course had 12 people. Of those 12, after four years 6 had left the forces due to one reason or another.
In my trade, you can apply for a Specialist skill within a Specialist trade.
The Navy will train you and fly you to whatever ship to complete your course. Basically whatever is needed to ensure you pass that course.
All you have to do is study hard.
I have seen people who pass this course - and then end up not sailing and then they lose their qualification.
This, after the Navy spent so much resources, money, and man hours into getting these Sailors qualified, but then they just up and decide this isn't for them.
The argument of "why are these NEP candidates getting this and that when they leave anyway?" is severely misguided when you and I both know there are already people in the Navy who throw away opportunity to the winds...
So hopefully dear SiMa'am Maple Hams, please reconsider your opinion on the program.
In short, the NEP is not stealing resources from othe units.
The NEP is operating within the resources and mandate given to them - and in some cases, actually directly or indirectly contributing to the success of other units in the Navy by providing an investment of manpower that we badly need.
If we were like other NATO countries, then I would argue that this program is unnecessary if we consider the option of outright mandatory military service and conscription.
But we are not like those other countries, and we do not have the option of conscription...
So we have this program instead.
For your consideration, SiMa'am.
PS, I would personally like to extend my thanks to the crews and personnel of the following units for supporting the NEP program:
HMCS St. John's (they have been our most supportive unit).
HMCS Ville de Quebec (thank you for taking time off your busy schedule for allowing job shadowing for the NEP candidates).
HMCS Chalottetown (thank you for taking care of our candidates during your deployment. we know the sea state between Iceland and Halifax was bad, but that didnt let your crew from throwing the NEP candidates to the side).
HMCS Harry Dewolf (your willingless to employ NEP candidates allowed them to become familiar with the platform, and sets the candidates up for success)
NFS(A) Scheduling and Booking Cells (you have always accomodated our requests and has never let us down when we needed help)
Tribute Tower Galley (thank you for employing our candidates and for providing them with delicious food - some of our candidates have never eaten this well in their life)
Juno Tower Accomodations and Booking Cell (you are the first people we contact to get our NEP candidates set up after CFLRS, and without your help we wouldn't even be able to do anything)
CFB Halifax Dockyard Gym and CFB Shearwater Gym (thank you for accomodating our fitness related requests, including letting us borrow the gym so our candidates can see what it is like to swim for their life before they apply for courses)
FDU Atlantic and Pacific (we apologize if we had sent people who were not physically able to complete the courses you offer - to be fair, they are really hard, but we are working on making the quality of people we offer to send better. Hopefully we can continue sending candidates to fill in courses so they do not get cancelled).
Clothing Stores (thank you for setting up our candidates with their kit!)
Base Logistics, Maritime Operations Group, Fleet Padre's office, Fleet Master Sailor and Junior's Mess, FMF Cape Scott, Halifax MFRC, SISIP, PCC(A/P), Health Services Stadacona, TEME, CFLRS, Recruiting, Public Affairs, MARLANT/MARPAC, and the various units all over - for reasons too many to list, we thank you for supporting the program in all the unique ways you do.
Despite what some may say about the Naval Experience Program - all of you have given the program all the support the program could ask for and more.
If you all didn't care, then we wouldn't be here.
Disclaimer: These are my own opinions and does not reflect the official position of the NEP, the Navy, the CAF, or the Government of Canada.

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