Hi.. just installed astronvim template and wanted to add some plugins. I started easy, just color schemes. Following Instructions that seems to be very easy but I cannot make it work.
Modified lua/community.lua according to documentation:
return { "AstroNvim/astrocommunity", { import = "astrocommunity.colorscheme.catppuccin" }, { Import = "astrocommunity.colorscheme.tokyonight-nvim"}, }
But the color schemes are not available anywhere. Seems that i am missing a one more needed step?

What a nightmare.
So, my story and process is very similar to this thread, but I figure it's worth sharing just to give a bit of hope and info on the process.
April 30th, I wake up to find I'm logged out of my Facebook account, and attempts to log back in reveal it's been disabled for inappropriate Instagram content. To appeal, I need to log in to the Instagram account, which is a Vietnamese username I don't recognise. Familiar story to many, I'm sure. This disabled page gives you the option to download some of your Facebook account, and I believe this was key- the access logs show exactly when and where it was hacked.
My own Instagram is not suspended, but has been unlinked from two accounts at the same time- I assume the hacker's IG and my Facebook.
Fruitlessly search Facebook's FAQs, end up here. Email the support addresses that are listed, no reply at all.
Get Meta Verified through IG to communicate with a human, at £9.99/month. Thinking about it, I should cancel that now.
Go through Meta Verified to communicate the Facebook issue. Raised approximately 20 tickets, but actually found that replying to the same one was more effective in getting replies. Each and every time, they send me links to the Facebook pages that do not work. The loop. I cannot upload ID to verify my identity as it wants me to log in, I cannot log in because it's disabled. I also, as stated, cannot appeal through IG by logging in to the hacker's IG. Each and every time, they try to close the ticket. Replying reopens it.
Eventually, I was escalated to a manager. I work in customer service, I know they'll all have scripts to follow and limits to what they can do. At no point am I getting angry or abusive, but I am making it clear that I have repeated the process, and I screenshot everything, showing my attempts to follow their instructions. I ask them for another way to be put through to the appeals team, because their form will not let me. No dice. Dead end after dead end.
So I come here again, and see the EU reporting form:
https://facebook.com/help/contact/837980354337486
You can't access it from the UK, just clicking it gives a page error. You need to use a VPN and put your location in Europe. Thanks, Brexit. I installed the Opera browser, which has a free VPN built in.
THIS WORKED.
I received a ticket from a support agent asking me for:

• Username
• Date the account was hacked (attached the access log)
• Current email/phone associated with it
• A new email address, never associated with Facebook

This email was replied to on Thursday 9th. By Sunday 12th, I had received an email at the new email address. This was from the "Facebook Community Operations Team", not Meta Support. They wanted a complete, detailed overview of what had happened, with ID, including the issues I'd encountered trying to report through the Facebook links. This felt like less of a template email reply and that progress was being made.
So I gave it to them. I also gave them some very specific details of the Facebook account- specific photo album names and status updates, information about Events I had previously organised through Facebook, what the banner picture was- anything extra that I thought could sway them to believe I was who I said I was. I underlined how the "permanently disabled after 30 days" part would mean losing all contact with specific people on the account, and I told them I'd travel to Facebook HQ to verify my identity face to face if need be. I didn't know what the hacker may have done with any of those things, but I included anything I thought could be reviewed and proven as true. I again attached the access logs and disabled screenshots.
Within 12 hours I had a reply stating they had secured my account with the new email address and a password reset link. It worked. The EU link through a VPN worked for me.

I appreciate the story probably ends there for most people, but since regaining access, I looked into what had been done by the hacker. They had added someone Vietnamese (themselves?) as a Facebook friend, who I have obviously now reported and blocked. They had not touched my wall, friends, photos or statues.
More importantly, and probably their whole aim, they set up a Facebook Ad Account under my name, and started spamming paid ads for something Vietnamese. They used someone's credit card details to do this, for about US$300- the details were not mine, so I guess someone else got a shock and cancelled the payments when they noticed.
However, my linked PayPal account was listed as a backup payment account, and my home address listed as the business account address. As I did not authorise the payments with PayPal, no funds left the account, and because the payments failed, the ads were suspended- I discovered this from notifications that they had on Facebook.
I am obviously taking steps now to close that Ad Account with Facebook.
And, as far as I can tell, that's it. My Facebook account was a perfectly normal, standard personal account. I'm going to spend today backing up photos on it, because it has made me very aware of just how much I'd have list if I hadn't found a way to resolve this.

After many years of scrimping and saving, I've managed to obtain my very own bottomless money pit apartment on the outskirts of Sydney. So, naturally I believe it's a rite of passage for me to attempt putting up a shelf.
I have two main (of a billion) questions. Firstly, I understand that electrical and plumbing work need to be performed by a licensed tradesperson. I watched one episode of Better Homes and Gardens 22 years ago, and it's always stuck in my memory. Also, the best lamb recipe in the cooking segment - but I digress.

1. I want to put up a shelf in the ensuite. I put on big boy pants and went and bought a drill and seemingly one of every single drill-bit that Bunnings sell. I'm looking forward to cracking my first tile, but I am not looking forward to nicking a pipe or cable, or the ultimate scrotum shriveller - nicking both simultaneously. There is already a towel rack on that wall, so there's hope for my grand plan. What I'd like to know is if there is a resource that's easily understood by a common idiot about building codes and stuff so I might have a general idea of where the pipes are? Such as "all pipes must be installed at XX height from blah blah" so I can avoid calling an emergency wrench wielding crack displayer. I got a good quality stud-finder from the green tin roof temple, but somehow it's tells me everything and nothing is a stud at the same time. The instructions said to place my other hand on the wall, but I don't buy into all that astrology and crystals mumbo jumbo.
2. Many of my power points and light switches are looser than a stool after a sweaty evening session down at the local vindaloo dispensary. I have a feeling the previous owner felt themselves a bit handy and may have grabbed a 10 pack of Shenzhen house igniters from the Reject Shop and whacked them in the walls himself. Going by number of dodgy wall outlets and the empty little bag of drugs I found under the sink on settlement day, it's probably likely that's the case. Is there such a thing as, like, an electrical audit? Can a sparky come in and replace the outlets and tell me that the wiring is safe without having to pull all the gyprock off?

Lastly, is there a reputable way to find good area-local tradies apart from wildly googling and looking at every website that can afford good SEO. My distaste of being stung by service people is only second to that of bees and wasps, and it's happened to me before when I fell for a flashy Squarespace template. I'm happy to reasonably pay for deft hands with tools rather than web design.
TL;DR Mildly ambitious smoothbrain bought a drill and wants to know how to not fuck up his property.

• best way to not drill a hole into a pipe
• advice on getting electrical problems fixed
• simple resources for building codes and finding reputable tradies
• lamb

As the title suggests, I need help with my LO. I tend to crash at random intervals and I don't know what's causing it, some help will be greatly appreciated. I'm using the Halls of Ysgramor LO template.
MASTER FILES:

1. Unofficial Skyrim special edition patch
   
2. Simple Workaround
   

Creation club patches:
Bug fixes and quality of life:

1. Increased mining resources X3
   
2. Truly absorb Dragon souls
   
3. Ring of increased carry weight
   
4. Optional quick start
   

Cheat functions:

1. Cheat room

SMIM & MESH FIXES:

1. SMIM PERFORMANCE PLUS

Foundations and frameworks:

1. Swift Kingdom overhaul
   
2. Vanilla Plus v5.1.1
   
3. Relationship dialogue overhaul
   
4. RDO - USSEP PATCH
   

Magic additions & Changes:

1. Odin - Skyrim magic overhaul
   
2. Arcanum - a new age of magic (Fixed)
   
3. Apocalypse - Magic of Skyrim
   
4. Ancient dragonborn powers
   
5. Phenderix magic evolved
   
6. Spellforge
   
7. Spellforge - Library - base - Odin
   
8. Spellforge - library - Apocalypse
   
9. Spellforge - library - Odin (For apocalypse)
   
10. Spellforge - Library - arcanum
    

Perks and leveling changes:

1. Ordinator - perks of Skyrim
   
2. 50 PCT More perk points
   
3. Odin- ordinator compatibility patch
   
4. Apocalypse - ordinator compatibility patch
   

Race record changes:

1. Character creation overhaul AIO
   
2. Imperious - races of Skyrim
   
3. Universal imperious patch
   
4. True hybrid - tainted blood of the dragonborn
   
5. Growl - werebeasts of Skyrim
   
6. Sacrosanct - vampires of Skyrim
   
7. Tainted blood & growl compatibility patch
   
8. Unleashed Sacrosanct & growl racial abilities
   

Items obtained by crafting:

1. Katana crafting
   
2. The heavy Greatsword
   
3. Stonefire set - Mihail weapons, armor and clothes
   
4. Aetherium armor and weapons
   
5. Black knight armor
   
6. Zerofrost's armor AIO
   
7. Cloaks and capes 1K
   
8. Skyrim outfitters AIO
   
9. Kynreeve armor
   
10. Dragon carved Armor AIO
    
11. Expanded jewelry crafting
    
12. Ultimate assortment - jewelry
    
13. Vanity mirror
    
14. Weapons of the third era
    

Enemy NPC leveled list:

1. Diverse dragons collection 1k
   
2. Monsters reborn special edition
   

Loot leveled list:

1. Heavy weapons - New weapons SE
   
2. PrivateEye's heavy armory
   
3. Skyrim SE expanded Skyrim weaponry - NPC
   
4. Summeryst - enchantments of skyrim
   
5. Warbird's drastic dragon loot
   
6. STAR triple gold
   
7. Loot overhaul - rarity and abundance
   

Effect changes:
User interface/camera/HUD/Fonts/menus

1. Dragon UI

Vanilla quest alterations:
Audio:

1. Realistic waterfall sounds
   
2. Skyrim music 2
   
3. Quieter dungeons and caves
   

Weather:

1. Mythical wonders - a weather and sky bundle

Grass:
Interior lighting:

1. Enhanced lights & FX (SMIM)
   
2. ELFX Fixes AIO
   

Mesh & Textures architecture and landscapes:

1. Skyland AIO
   
2. Enhanced texture detail - No SMIM overlap
   

Meshes and textures - creatures and wildlife:
Meshes and textures - armors and weapons:

1. Leanwolf's better shaped weapons
   
2. Vanilla apparel for pyrokess
   
3. HIMBO vanilla refit - default
   

Meshes and textures - clutter and misc:
Meshes and textures - effects:

1. Enhanced blood textures
   
2. Magical forces and fx bundle - lite
   
3. Dynamic impact - slash effects X
   
4. Just blood - blood and dirt lite
   

NPC ai alterations:

1. Immersive citizens

NPC and player interactions:

1. Serena dialogue add-on
   
2. Serena dialogue add-on RDO patch
   

Follower framework:

1. Amazing follower tweaks
   
2. GET no more dead followers
   

New animal companions and mounts:
New followers and named NPCS:

1. Sofia - the funny fully voiced follower

New creature and NPC encounters:
Combat overhaul:

1. Serio's enhanced dragons
   
2. BIG: Ultimate kills
   
3. Violens - a killmove mod
   

NPC Face replacers:
Body meshes and skin textures:

1. Pyrokess
   
2. Highly improved male body (HIMBO)
   
3. ReaLore young men and women 1K
   

Beards, brows, and hairs:

1. Superior lore friendly hair
   
2. Extra vanilla hair WIP
   
3. Skywigs PK1
   
4. HN66 Updated long eyelashes SSE
   
5. Brows [XB1]
   
6. Beards [XB1]
   

Eyes:

1. Eyes of amber

Scars, tints, and warpaints:

1. HD vanilla eyeliner
   
2. Character editor - All in one vanilla customization pack
   
3. Skyrim vanity kit
   

Idle & animations replacers:
Skeleton frameworks and nemesis output:

1. Realistic weapon placement (cloaks edition)
   
2. Belt-fastened quivers
   
3. XP32 Maximum skeleton special edition extended
   
4. GDB'S elden beast edition
   
5. Comprehensive first person animations
   

Multi-area edits:
Single-area edits:

1. Magical college of winterhold
   
2. Magical college of winterhold (ELFX patch)
   

Unique items added to locations:

1. Reinforced ebony armor

Exterior lighting mods:
New quest mods with area edits:
Trees & flora with area edits:
LOD & map mods:
INI (settings) changes:
Bottom of LO required:

1. Pauly's very attractive water & effects (performance mode)
   
2. Ilinalta - realistic water transparency
   
3. Realistic conversations
   

Disabled records:

1. No radial blur - performance optimization
   
2. Insignificant object remover
   

How It Ended
by Ethan O’Driscoll
A thrilling Post apocalypse story
Intro
HRV-1
22 July 2024
Dr Olivia Warren Head of Biotech NARU
This is my latest report on the HRV-1 Virus we were instructed to design by the Russian Government.
The HRV-1 is an incredibly viral and infectious Retrovirus similar to HIV. Changes have been make on a genetic level to provide the request modes of transmission and symptoms.
Those symptoms are:

• Profuse bleeding from the mouth, eyes, lips, gums and pores of the skin
• Confusion
• Coma
• Total organ failure leading to death
• Reanimation after death and post-mortem hypo-aggression

This all included in a highly infectious package
The infection vectors are:

• bodily fluids
• contaminated area
• ANYTHING that has come in contact with infected bodily fluids
• airborne droplets

This is by far the most dangerous diseases we’ve ever designed. I pray to god the Russians only want it as a means of deterrent because if they use it I have no doubt it will end the world. The first sample should be ready to ship next week.
Chapter 1
The Outbreak
1 January 2025
Dr Olivia Warren Head of Biotech NARU
I can’t believe the bastards used it. The first cases came in from Kiev in December from there it spread like a wild fire through Europe the death toll now sits at 65 millions. The hordes rampage through city after city by the millions. There is no way to stop this. What have I done.
NATO forces have established a quarantine of Europe but I can’t help but feel like its too little too late. My estimate is that all infected nations in Europe will be consumed within the next month or two. The Corporation has started the construction of a company safe haven for us higher ups. All we can do is hope the construction is complete before this thing breaks quarantine.
15 February 2025
Dr Olivia Warren
The world is ending. Europe is gone. The quarantine is broken. We’ve got cases in Asia, South America, Here at home in the US, Australia and Africa nowhere is safe. I did this.
Infection number right now:

• Africa 100 Million
• Europe 890 Million
• Asia 250 Million
• North America 250 Thousand
• South America 120 Million
• Australia 24 Million

There is no hope
The safe zone is complete at least we are planning on moving all operations and personal within the week. I don’t know how I’m going to live with myself. Dixie is my only saving grace and at least she’ll be safe. I pray for the soul of all those my creation has killed.
20 March 2025
Dr Olivia Warren
Dixie is at the Safe zone.
I can’t live with myself any more. 4 billion people dead
Chapter 2
A New World
My name is Dixie Warren. Daughter of Dr Olivia Warren. Not that I’ve seen her in 15 years. I remember like it was yesterday. She told me to get on that NARU helicopter that she’d meet me at the safe zone. Those were the last words she ever said to me. I was 8 when the world ended.
Its been 15 years since the Outbreak. There isn’t really anything left of the old world. NARU still exists and turns out they created the virus and my mom was the head of the department that did it. They sold it to the Russians hoping they wouldn’t use it but they did.
It was specifically designed to spread and destroy as fast as possible and it did. I left the safe zone 2 years ago after I learned this information. Now I just spend my time wandering from town to town. My training on the NARU security team helps. At least I know all the best places to shoot a Freaker. That's what we call the infected and for good reason. Most of the time you’ll find them wondering around in groups of 5 to 10 if the group gets too big they turn on each other and form a pile of bodies devouring each other. They moan and scream to communicate and once they see you they will hunt you till you kill every last on of them or you get far enough away. They can run and are abnormally strong if there bodies aren’t damaged they’re a bitch to kill but I’m pretty good at it.
Right now I’m outside Richmond I’ve been stuck here for a week waiting for a large horde to move through. I’m hoping to hunt some of the stragglers and re-up on some supplies. A big horde like this usually leave a few hundred behind. My new AR has been waiting for some fun, I’ve got a new red dot and laser so I should be able to pop headshot after headshot but for now I should go find something to eat.
I’ve made it to a small department store outside the town. It looks like the horde is almost gone. Tons of freaks roaming around though. I can hear a few in the store. I’m going to try getting in through the back and take them out.
Made it back home and wow that store was a gold mine. I got food, water, bullets and even some whiskey. I’m going to enjoy the night then its time to hunt some stragglers. Then I’m thinking of going further south maybe New Orleans heard there might be a small settlement out there from another traveller, might be able to get another courier job or at least I’ll be able to stock up on supplies properly after all these years there isn’t much left in the cities to scavenge.
I better get some rest got a long day of freak killing and walking tomorrow.
Chapter 3
The Road to Home
I left Richmond yesterday. It’s a long road to New Orleans I wished I lived in the days when cars worked. NARU are the only people with working vehicles left and they aren’t exactly the sharing type. Its so lonely out here its been weeks since I last saw another living person the only things you see out here in the ruins are freaks by the hundreds. Its hard to believe the whole world was reduced to nothing by something my mom created. I remember her being the kindest most caring person in the world to think that she could create something so destructive is unbelievable. I’ve still got a long way to go the first city I should have to go through is Raleigh.
I’ve been walking for about a day and I can see the ruins from here. Its always so surreal to see the cities now, so desolate so empty. I remember growing up in Seattle, the city lights, the noise it was always so alive and busy. Now they’re all empty husks or mostly empty at least can’t forget about the freaks. Must’ve killed a thousand of them on my way here almost got bitten when one jumped me under an overpass about 10 miles back. Luckily my machete seems to be as good as ever at cutting up freaks. I should make it to Raleigh within the day.
Made it to Raleigh and its a mess, thousands of freaks I could hear the moaning and screaming from a mile away. I’m going to try finding my way around the city no point in trying to fight my way through a wall of freaks.
Heard crying coming from a house I walked past I decided to check it out and I found a young boy name Richie hiding in a bathroom with what looked like his infected parents trying to break the door down. I took both of them down with a clean headshot. The look on his face when he saw them dead breaks my heart. He says they’ve been hiding out in this house for a month or two after there homestead was overrun by freaks. Its a sad story but it gives me hope that people are at least trying to survive and rebuilt. He’s only 16 yet he’s seen so much and has nowhere else to go so I asked him if he wanted to stick with me and he was elated so I guess I’ve got a sidekick now. I’m not complaining should make the long lonely road more interesting. He’s got no combat experience but he can shoot a pistol so I gave him one of my backups at least I always carry extra. We’ve decided to hunker down for the night and do some scavenging before we leave for Charlotte tomorrow. I’ll be nice to have company for once I’ve been alone for so long.
I woke up to a gunshot and Richie screaming in the other room. When I got there I found Richie pale as snow and a little girl that was clearly infected shot lying on the floor. When I asked Richie who it was he replied in a cold distant voice “My little sister”. It was a heart breaking moment in less than 24 hours Richie had lost everyone. That was a feeling I knew too well my mom was all I had my dad died when I was really young and all I knew after the Outbreak before I left the safe haven was NARU but that wasn’t the best place to build personal connections just a bunch of science types that destroyed the world. Not exactly the most social lot and the security forces were just a bunch of military types that didn’t like the fact that as a teenager I was doing better than them in every metric except raw physical strength but even in that I was better than a lot of them. It’s almost time for us to get going I should pack up and make sure Richie’s okay.
We decided to stop by the old gun store on our way out of Raleigh. Richie mentioned seeing it when him and his dad went out to scavenge one time. He says it looked all locked up meaning there’s a good chance that there might still be something left to take. When we arrived there Richie was right it was locked tight it looked like there might be a way in from the roof so we decided to climb up when I got up there I was jumped by a freak that was just waiting but this one was different smarter in a way it heard me climbing up but instead of screaming and jumping off to get me it decided to hide and wait. In my years of freak killing I’ve never seen one that waits and ambushes. I hope this isn’t a sign that the infected are getting smarter. Anyway Richie popped it in the head and we got in to the gun store and what a find it was. I managed to get a brand new Glock 9 with a torch attachment and extended mag to replace the pistol I gave Richie. Speaking of Richie he decided on a 12 gauge pump with a tube extension and a AR-15 with a suppressor, extended mag and front grip. We also found enough ammo to keep us stocked even if we have to shoot our way to Charlotte now that we’re locked and loaded its time to leave this shit hole and start walking to the next shit hole at least for once I won’t be alone.
Chapter 4
The Road to Charlotte
We’d been walking for 60 miles before we were jumped by a gang of thugs. I caught a round to the leg before I knew what was happening Richie was more awake than me and managed to put a round through the bastards chest before his friends jumped out from behind two cars in front of us we managed to take cover behind a ruined car and we returned fire. I could see the thugs had no skill they just fired randomly in our direction while we were in cover I waited till they had to reload and tossed a molotov at one of them burning the bastard to a crisp. Richie rushed the other and unloaded some buckshot into his head. My leg hurts like a bitch. Richie bandaged it up for me he’s really starting to get used to life on the road. Looking at our map it looks like there is a gas station about 10 miles away so I guess I’ll limp my way there so we can hunker down while me leg heals. I still can’t believe I let the bastard catch me lacking but it won’t happen again
We made it too the gas station. The place looks almost perfectly preserved except the group of freaks that were shuffling around outside nothing that we couldn’t deal with. There is a lot of food and water here and we should be safe here while my leg heals. I hope we don’t run into any more problems till then. I trust Richie but he’s still learning and I’m not sure he’d be able to deal with any major problem on his own.
Its been 4 weeks since I took that shot to my leg and I’m feeling a lot better. Richie managed to find some painkiller so he was able to get the round out and everything healed nicely. He really is an amazing guy young and naive but he really is a good person. I don’t know how I did it without him for so long. It nice not being alone any more. I think I’m ready to get moving again we have about another 100 miles left to go before we get to Charlotte so we better get moving.
We’re about 20 miles from Charlotte, the roads been peaceful we ran into a group of survivors living on a pretty well fortified farm about 25 miles back. They were having issues with some freaks hanging around their water pumping station so we dealt with them for them in exchange for some antibiotics to help with an infection Richie got in his leg where he cut himself jumping a fence while a freak chased him before I could dome it. Only god knows how I didn’t get an infection in my leg after getting shot but he did from cutting himself on a rusty fence guess I’m just lucky. After helping them back we continued on our way. Nothing else interesting happened and Richie is looking a lot better and his cut is basically healed. We should get to Charlotte within the day but I want to stop on a hill on the Outskirts to set up base and get a look at the situation in the city because the farmers mentioned that a horde had passed through recently and they usually get held up in cities they should have moved on by now but better safe than sorry
Chapter 5
Charlotte
We made it to the hill outside Charlotte and the place is infested millions of freaks. I’ve never seen so many of them in one place and I think I know why. In the middle of the city is an old NARU emergency treatment centre. A place where all of the cities first infected were sent. A good plan till there were to many of them and quarantine was broken then all it was was a collection of infected right in the middle of the city which lead to the whole thing being infected much faster. I’m guessing this caused most of the freaks to pile and the smell was attracting more. Oh I forgot to mention the smell imagine a pile of thousands of rotting corpses that’s the smell I’m talking about. There’s no chance we’ll be able to get through the city but I need to get to that NARU site. There might be some old documents or something about my mom I need to find out what happened to her. I’ve spoken to Richie and we both agree that we should try and divert the horde away so we can have time to get to the NARU centre.
Richie has volunteered to draw the hordes attention away while I get to the NARU building. The plan is he triggers an explosion at an old gas station on the other side of town while I get to the building and look for information about the virus and what happened to my mom. All I know is that my mom created the virus while working for NARU. I need to find out what happened to her. I hate putting Richie at risk but it needs to be done.
I just heard the explosion and it works thousands of freaks started moving like a tidal wave of flesh towards the sound I hope Richie is on his way to the meeting place at the abandoned NARU checkpoint on the south side of town but I don’t have time to think about it now I’m almost at the NARU centre I need to be as fast as possible
I made it to the NARU centre and it’s covered in bodies there’s no way I can get in it looks more like a pile of living human corpses than a building I’m guessing the freaks all turned on and consumed each other till they were all stuck and fused together. I’m making my way to the NARU checkpoint I hope Richie is already there and safe.
I made it to the NARU checkpoint and reunited with Richie. He was covered in blood and gore. He had to kill hundreds of freaks to make it here. He says he was almost bitten a few times. I can’t believe I risked his life for nothing. I’ll never do it again. While exploring the place I found this.
20 March 2025
Dr Olivia Warren
Dixie is at the Safe zone.
I can’t live with myself any more. 4 billion people dead
The final communication between my mom and NARU it turns out she couldn’t live with the guilt and decided to kill herself. I can’t blame her I would probably do the same if I was the reason the world ended and killed billions of people but it still breaks my heart. I am happy to know she’s dead and not infected lumbering around somewhere.
Richie is exhausted and so am I were going to take a brake here and continue on to Atlanta tomorrow.
Everything is packed up and we’re ready to go. Last night was rough I kept watch while Richie slept I hate to admit it but I think I’m falling in love with him. I never really had a first love I live for 13 years at NARU but I was the oldest kid there by far by the time any of the boys were close to my age I was already jaded and thinking about leaving so I didn’t pay any attention to them but Richie is different when I found him he was so helpless and lost now he’s strong, confident and he’s so loyal to me. I don’t want to speak to soon by I think he might feel the same way I guess time will tell we still have a long road to walk together. Speaking of walking Atlanta here we come.
Chapter 6
Road to Atlanta
We ran into a group of survivors hiding in a shed on the outskirts of Charlotte on our way home two parents and a little girl they were all bitten and waiting to turn they begged us to put them down before they turned so I did but I think it took a toll on Richie. He’s been almost silent since it must’ve reminded him of his parents and little sister I hope the day never comes that one of us get bitten and the other one has to decide whether or not to do it but if it does I hope Richie has what it takes to put me down if not I hope I get to do it myself before I turn but I shouldn’t be thinking about things like that. Thinking about your own death is a pretty sure-fire way to make it happen.
We ran into a pretty large group of infected must’ve been about 20 of them but all of them behaved the same as the one that jumped me on the roof of the gun store back in Raleigh. I guess that confirms that it wasn’t a once off thing but I still wonder what causes it maybe I’ll find out one day. We took them all down and continued on I hate to admit it but I really enjoy killing freaks call it therapy I guess. Richie is running low on ammo for his 12 gauge. There should be a gun store in about 30 miles so we should be able to restock there. My ammo supplies are also running a bit low only got about a hundred rounds per gun left. I know that sounds like a lot but with all the freaks on the roads it barely enough after Raleigh I had about a 500 per gun. Lets hope we don’t run into any large hordes till we get to the gun store.
We made it to the gun store just to find it controlled by 2 less than friendly guys. They opened fire as soon as they same us. We returned fire and we’re about to enter the store. Richie kicked the door down and I rushed in I let of two shots taking down the one guy the other was a second away from filling me with bullets from his Uzi but luckily Richie put a round through his chest and another through his right eye before he could. Thank god. I don’t know what I would do without him. We’ve decided to rest tonight and continue tomorrow morning.
Dixie: “Hey Richie”
Richie: “Hey Dixie”
Dixie: ”How you feeling buddy”
Richie: ”Oh you know always OK”
Dixie: ”That’s good buddy”
Richie: “Hey Dixie thank you for everything you really are the best thing that ever happened to me”
Dixie: ”Don’t mention it buddy I love you”
We’re almost 20 miles away from Atlanta and I’m not hopeful judging by smell. I’m guessing its going to be a lot worse than Charlotte but we’ll have to wait and see.
We’ve made it to the outskirts of Atlanta and its as bad as I thought there are hundreds of body piles almost the size of buildings. The living freaks move around the city streets like blood through the veins of the body. Some of them are engaged in massive fights with other groups ripping each other apart.
We’re going in tomorrow but for now Richie’s hunting while I scope out the area. I hope he brings some venison anything but rabbit. I’m sick of rabbit meat. When he comes back I want to try and cuddle up to him and see what happens
Richie and I have eaten and we’re getting ready to sleep. I asked Richie if I could sleep in his sleeping bag with him. He looked at me like I was crazy but once I insisted I was serious I could see the joy on his face so we cuddled up for the night and went to sleep
Wow it felt so amazing sleeping in Richie’s arms and today everything feels different but in a good way everything just feels more intimate we had an amazing conversation about life this morning and it feels like our bond is on a whole new level. Its time to go explore Atlanta there should be an old NARU field hospital on the North-side of town but we’ve got a whole city to get through before that.
Chapter 7
Atlanta
Atlanta is a nightmare right now we’re stuck in a pharmacy bunch of freaks trying to get to us. I’m busy wiring up a pipe bomb while Richie holds the door then when I’m done BOOM
Richie Move....
BOOM....
Well that’s one way to deal with freaks. Always hate being covered in gore though. We’re near the city centre now and its as bad as we thought the place is infested with freaks every building, street and alley we’ve been fighting for every mile we’ve been moving basically carving our way through the city leaving streets flooded in blood but its worth it I can see the NARU hospital and it looks like I might be able to get in this time.
We’re Exploring the NARU hospital and its a goldmine I found a bunch of old documentation on the virus and even some reports of small towns keeping quarantine for years after the Fall. There’s also apparently an old supply and weapons depot nearby so were going there next.
Richie has been opening up a lot his little sister was out playing when a freak got her. Her parents couldn’t put her down so she turned and bit them he hid in the bathroom for 2 days before I got there and put then out of the misery. I wish I could understand how he feels because I never had anyone except my mom and I lost her so young so it never really affected me. I love him so much. This would be so difficult without him.
We made it to the NARU supply depot and it basically empty I mean it make sense Atlanta was one of the first city to fall due to vast number of infected that moved in from the nearby NARU detention camp. That was a bright idea locking up a bunch infected in one place and expecting the place to last. So the city fell to chaos pretty quickly and NARU withdrew most likely taking everything with them that or it was looted after the city fell doesn’t matter now its almost night and we should get some rest we’re going to camp on a nearby rooftop.
Sitting on the roof with Richie and a fire I can’t help but feel like life isn’t that bad yeah its not what it used to be but I mean I have food and freedom and someone I love what more could someone want from life. Looking out at the desolate streets full of freaks well except the streets we pushed through I see the death of the old world and the birth of a new one.
I should get to sleep we got a long road to Birmingham tomorrow. Its so warm and cosy pressed up against Richie.
Chapter 8
The Road To Birmingham
On our way out of Atlanta we ran into a huge freak and I mean a huge motherfucker must’ve been at least 10 feet tall and covered in muscle it looked like it was made of at least 5 other freaks. He tossed Richie against a car and knocked him out I managed to chop one of its arms off before it threw me 10 feat in the air and I crashed down on my back and passed out when I woke up Richie was putting round after round in the things chest and it still wouldn’t go down to I ran jumped on its back and used my machete to chop the freaks head off and burnt the body with a molotov just to be sure the thing was dead
Richie was pretty beat up and I’m not going to lie so was I my back hurts like a bitch but we keep on going no matter what because we still have each other. Still I wonder how those freaks got combined into that thing. Maybe that’s why they pile the way they do so they can combine into something bigger I remember something in one of the NARU document mentioning the virus being able to cause “cellular recombination” so I wonder if that’s not maybe what happened and if it is it means things are about to get a lot worse and a lot more dangerous.
We’re about 50 miles always from Birmingham now. The road has been pretty quite only the occasional group of freaks and the group of raiders we ran into outside a gas station awhile back but this time we got the drop on them and not the other way round gave all three of them a new hole in the head Richie was worried that they might be survivors till we found Sandra tied up in the gas station bathroom turns out the bastards grabbed her from her family farm during the night a few days ago and have been taking turns on her over and over since then. We agreed to take her home its the least we could do after everything that happened to her. When we got her home we found the place burnt down and her family butchered outside. I’m guessing after they grabbed her the bastards came back to finish the job. She’s decided to stick with us she’s a lot older than me and Richie. She used to be a nurse before the Outbreak she dealt with some of the first infected until NARU took over the hospitals. When things really started to go bad she moved back to Alabama to her old family farm to live with her parents they managed to set everything up before the Fall and have been living there since well till recently. She’s pretty shook about the whole situation but she should be okay in a day or two. We’ve all lost something in this new world.
We’ve made it to the outskirts of Birmingham and the place is a fortress looks like remnants of the US military and NARU have fortified the place they have watch towers, auto-turrents and armed patrols. Also looks like they have a lot of military hardware. I know better than to approach the main gate NARU has a shoot on site order for all there quarantine zones no reason to assume this place would be any different. Still I have to get a look inside. Tonight while Richie and Sandra set up camp I’m going to look around and see if I can find a way in. I have to know what’s going on here.
I’ve taken a look around and I’ve found a way in through an old sewer pipe running into an old factory from there I should be able to sneak into the city and have a look around maybe they have some new information on the virus or at least I should be able to find some weapons for Sandra
Chapter 9
Birmingham
Richie and Sandra are waiting for me back at camp while I go explore the city. I left most of my kit behind except my Glock and combat knife. I’m not planning on getting into any fights and if I do I want the finished as quickly as possible. I’ve made it to the sewer pipe it should lead me to the sewer grate I saw on the other side of the fence from there I should have free reign over the city as long as I avoid the NARU patrols and don’t draw to much attention to myself.
I’ve made it into the city and it looks like something out of a George Orwell novel. Security cameras on every street, I’ve seen security forces beat a man to death and another group drag a young women kicking and screaming into an abandoned building. I hate to say it but I think life is better outside with the freaks than in here. Can’t say I’m surprised there’s a reason I left the NARU security forces and the safe zone. Lets just say civilian life and happiness has never been on their priority list. I can see a NARU supply depot I should be able to get a uniform and standard load out last I remember NARU doesn’t have a way of removing employees from the database so my security id number should still work.
I was right NARU never changes I just used my id to get a brand new NARU-P-2a NARU's home grown assault rifle basically its everything the AR-15 is but better its literally a gun made for killing freaks and you can feel it. I always wished I stole one when I left but I guess better late than never I also scanned through a few of the latest security reports and it seems like big guys like we fought back in Atlanta are becoming more common as well as a new faster infected with razor sharp claws that hunt and ambush their victims. We haven’t ran into one of those yet and I hope we don’t any time soon. I hope Richie and Sandra are okay, they should be we have no shortage of fire-power but I still worry. I’m going to keep taking a look around and maybe find out how they’ve maintained quarantine for so long
Well I got my answer and its not a good one. The NARU higher ups here basically outlawed being sick. Anyone with any symptoms that might be HRV-1 are immediately executed and burnt without exception I guess that’s one way to maintain quarantine but I can’t help but wonder how many thousands of innocent people have died to maintain it.
I think its about time I get out of here and back to Richie and Sandra.
I made it back to camp. I’m so happy to be back with Richie. He went out hunting and brought back a nice fat wild pig for dinner. Sandra is looking a lot better as well she still has that distant look in her eye but that should go away soon
Next stop Montgomery Alabama.
Chapter 10
The Road to Montgomery
I still can’t get it out of my head. The freaks are changing getting more dangerous, if I understand correctly the longer they are infected the more unstable the virus gets leading to mutations. I hope this doesn’t mean that the longer we survive the harder its going to get but there’s no point in worrying about whether or not the freaks are going to be stronger in the future as long as we make sure we get stronger too it should work out just fine. Richie and I are doing really well our love kinda makes everything a lot easier. Gives us a reason if that makes sense Sandra on the other hand is kinda dead weight if I’m being honest but its not her fault. She’s been through a lot Richie and I do our best to look out for her and take care of her. I just wish she’d start to adjust to life out here she still winches every time we take out a group of freaks or thugs and she’s a bleeding heart. Yesterday as we were going past a little abandoned convenience store we heard a little girl crying when we asked what was wrong she said they were trapped and needed help. It was obviously a trap we could see the store was fortified and the little girl looked too happy for a kid whose parents were stuck and dying but Sandra insisted we go in and help and what do you know the kids parents are perfectly healthy and holding us at gun point luckily I’m pretty quick on the draw and managed to put two rounds through the fathers chest and Richie tackled the mom. I walked up to the big dude and put one through the head to make sure the mom learns her lesson. We agreed to let her and her daughter live as long as the promised to stop robbing travellers. Sandra couldn’t handle the fact that I finished the dad off even though I think that was better than leaving his family to watch him bleed out because there was no way he would have survive I shot him through both of his lungs they would have filled up with blood and he would have chocked to death I did him a favour by putting him down but she didn’t see it that way even threatened to go it on her own until Richie and I told her to go ahead if she really thought it was the best thing for her. She then decided to stick with us
We’re nearly at the outskirts of Montgomery, we just passed the old civil rights monument. The roads been a bit too still I have a bad feeling about what we’re going to find when we get there

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Reading Customer Reviews

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Comparing Prices and Value

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Seeking Professional Recommendations

Consulting veterinarians or pet experts

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Conclusion

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Introduction to the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to a highly competitive landscape in the field of healthcare staffing. With numerous healthcare facilities and a growing population, the demand for qualified healthcare professionals is constantly on the rise. In this article, we will explore the various factors that contribute to the competitiveness of the healthcare staffing industry in Los Angeles and provide valuable insights for navigating this challenging landscape.

Key players in the healthcare staffing industry in Los Angeles

The healthcare staffing industry in Los Angeles is highly competitive, with several key players dominating the market. These companies have established themselves as leaders in providing staffing solutions for healthcare facilities in the city. One of the prominent players in the industry is ABC Healthcare Staffing, which offers a wide range of staffing services tailored to the specific needs of healthcare organizations. Another major player is XYZ Medical Staffing, known for its extensive network of qualified healthcare professionals and its commitment to delivering high-quality staffing solutions. Additionally, DEF Nursing Solutions has emerged as a key player, specializing in providing staffing solutions for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. These key players play a vital role in meeting the staffing needs of healthcare facilities in Los Angeles, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients.

Factors contributing to the competitiveness of the healthcare staffing market in Los Angeles

The healthcare staffing market in Los Angeles is highly competitive, with several factors contributing to its competitiveness. One of the key factors is the increasing demand for healthcare professionals in the region. Los Angeles has a large population and a growing healthcare industry, which creates a high demand for staffing services. Additionally, the presence of prestigious medical institutions and research centers in the area attracts top talent, further intensifying the competition among healthcare staffing agencies. Another factor is the emphasis on quality and efficiency in healthcare delivery. With the rising expectations of patients and healthcare providers, staffing agencies need to provide highly skilled and qualified professionals who can meet these demands. Moreover, the advancements in technology have also impacted the competitiveness of the healthcare staffing market. Staffing agencies that can leverage technology, such as online platforms and AI-driven matching algorithms, have a competitive edge in attracting clients and matching them with suitable candidates. Overall, the healthcare staffing market in Los Angeles is characterized by high demand, competition for top talent, and the need for innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.

Understanding the Demand for Healthcare Staffing in Los Angeles

Growing population and healthcare needs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is experiencing a significant growth in population, which in turn is leading to an increased demand for healthcare services. As the population continues to grow, the need for healthcare staffing is also on the rise. To meet this growing demand, healthcare providers in Los Angeles are actively seeking ways to attract new clients. By implementing innovative strategies and offering high-quality services, these providers aim to establish themselves as the go-to choice for individuals seeking healthcare solutions. Attracting new clients is crucial for the success and sustainability of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles.

Increasing demand for specialized healthcare professionals

The increasing demand for specialized healthcare professionals in Los Angeles has created a unique opportunity for nursing agency startups. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and expand, there is a growing need for skilled nurses and healthcare professionals in various specialized fields. To navigate the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles, nursing agency startups should consider the following tips: (1) Build a strong network of healthcare professionals in different specialties to meet the diverse needs of clients. (2) Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in healthcare to provide the most relevant and effective staffing solutions. (3) Develop strong relationships with healthcare facilities and organizations to secure contracts and partnerships. (4) Implement efficient and streamlined processes for recruitment, onboarding, and placement of healthcare professionals. By following these tips, nursing agency startups can position themselves as valuable partners in meeting the increasing demand for specialized healthcare professionals in Los Angeles.

Impact of healthcare reforms on the demand for staffing services

The impact of healthcare reforms on the demand for staffing services has been significant. With the implementation of new policies and regulations, the healthcare industry in Los Angeles has experienced a shift in the way staffing services are utilized. One of the key factors contributing to this change is the emphasis on preventive care and population health management. As a result, there has been an increased demand for healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals. This increased demand has created opportunities for staffing agencies to provide qualified and experienced professionals to meet the growing needs of healthcare organizations. Additionally, the focus on cost containment and efficiency has led to the utilization of staffing services to fill temporary or seasonal staffing gaps. Overall, the impact of healthcare reforms on the demand for staffing services in Los Angeles has been substantial, shaping the competitive landscape and driving the need for specialized staffing solutions.

Challenges in Healthcare Staffing in Los Angeles

Shortage of qualified healthcare professionals

The shortage of qualified healthcare professionals is a pressing issue in Los Angeles. As the demand for healthcare services continues to rise, there is a growing need for skilled and experienced professionals to meet the needs of the community. This shortage not only affects the quality of care provided but also puts a strain on healthcare organizations and their ability to effectively serve their patients. Addressing this shortage requires a multi-faceted approach that includes increasing educational opportunities, improving recruitment and retention strategies, and fostering partnerships between healthcare institutions and academic programs. By empowering small businesses in retail, we can also create more job opportunities and attract qualified professionals to the healthcare industry.

Competition for talent among healthcare facilities

Competition for talent among healthcare facilities in Los Angeles is fierce. With the growing demand for healthcare services in the area, healthcare facilities are constantly vying for top-quality staff to meet the needs of their patients. This competition extends beyond just offering competitive salaries and benefits; healthcare facilities are also investing in innovative recruitment strategies, such as offering signing bonuses, flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities. Additionally, healthcare facilities are focusing on creating a positive work culture and providing a supportive environment for their staff. The competition for talent in the healthcare staffing industry in Los Angeles is a testament to the importance of attracting and retaining skilled healthcare professionals in order to provide the highest level of care to patients.

High turnover rates in the healthcare industry

High turnover rates in the healthcare industry are a significant challenge that healthcare staffing companies in Los Angeles must navigate. The constant need for qualified healthcare professionals, combined with the competitive landscape, has led to increased demand for staffing solutions. One key factor contributing to this high turnover is the lack of venture capital investment in healthcare staffing companies. Without adequate funding, these companies struggle to attract and retain top talent, resulting in frequent turnover. To address this issue, healthcare staffing companies must explore opportunities for venture capital investment to ensure long-term success and stability.

Strategies for Success in Healthcare Staffing in Los Angeles

Building strong relationships with healthcare facilities

Building strong relationships with healthcare facilities is crucial for success in the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles. As a corporation service company, it is important to establish trust and credibility with healthcare facilities in order to secure partnerships and contracts. By providing exceptional service, demonstrating expertise in staffing solutions, and consistently delivering high-quality healthcare professionals, our company aims to become the go-to choice for healthcare facilities in Los Angeles. Through effective communication, reliable support, and a commitment to meeting the unique staffing needs of each facility, we strive to build long-lasting relationships that benefit both parties involved.

Developing a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy

Developing a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy is crucial in navigating the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles. With the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals, organizations need to implement effective strategies to attract and retain top talent. This involves identifying the specific needs of the organization, establishing clear goals and objectives, and utilizing various recruitment channels to reach a diverse pool of candidates. Additionally, it is essential to create a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and development, as well as offering competitive compensation and benefits packages. By investing in a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy, healthcare organizations in Los Angeles can position themselves as employers of choice and gain a competitive edge in the industry.

Investing in technology and data analytics for efficient staffing

Investing in technology and data analytics for efficient staffing is crucial in navigating the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles. With the increasing demand for healthcare professionals and the need to fill positions quickly, healthcare staffing agencies must rely on advanced technology and data analytics to streamline their processes and ensure efficient staffing. By investing in state-of-the-art software and innovative data analysis tools, healthcare staffing agencies can effectively match qualified candidates with job opportunities, optimize scheduling and shift management, and improve overall operational efficiency. Moreover, technology and data analytics enable healthcare staffing agencies to identify trends, forecast future staffing needs, and make data-driven decisions to stay ahead of the competition. In a highly competitive market like Los Angeles, investing in technology and data analytics is not just a strategic choice, but a necessity for healthcare staffing agencies to thrive and provide quality services to their clients.

Best Practices in Healthcare Staffing in Los Angeles

Implementing rigorous screening and credentialing processes

Implementing rigorous screening and credentialing processes is crucial in the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles. To ensure the highest quality of candidates, healthcare organizations must establish comprehensive screening protocols that encompass background checks, reference verifications, and thorough assessments of skills and qualifications. By implementing these rigorous processes, healthcare organizations can confidently select candidates who meet the highest standards of competence and professionalism. This not only enhances patient safety and care delivery but also strengthens the reputation and credibility of the organization in the healthcare industry.

Providing ongoing training and professional development

In order to ensure business profitability, it is crucial for healthcare staffing agencies in Los Angeles to provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for their staff. By investing in the continuous growth and skill enhancement of their employees, these agencies can stay ahead of the competition and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. Ongoing training not only enhances the knowledge and expertise of staff members, but also boosts their confidence and job satisfaction. Additionally, it enables healthcare professionals to stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in their respective fields, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes. By prioritizing ongoing training and professional development, healthcare staffing agencies can position themselves as leaders in the industry and attract top talent.

Offering competitive compensation and benefits packages

In order to attract and retain top talent in the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. By providing competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and other attractive benefits, healthcare organizations can demonstrate their commitment to valuing their employees and their contributions to the organization. Offering these competitive packages not only helps in attracting highly skilled healthcare professionals but also in retaining them, reducing turnover rates, and maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction. In a market where healthcare professionals have numerous job opportunities, providing competitive compensation and benefits becomes a key differentiator for healthcare organizations looking to stand out and attract the best talent.

Conclusion

Summary of the competitive landscape of healthcare staffing in Los Angeles

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Importance of adapting to the changing healthcare industry

Adapting to the changing healthcare industry is of utmost importance in today's competitive landscape. With advancements in technology, evolving patient needs, and emerging healthcare trends, it has become crucial for healthcare staffing professionals in Los Angeles to stay ahead of the curve. Entrepreneurs dealing with shame must recognize the significance of adapting to these changes to thrive in the industry. By embracing innovative strategies, leveraging data-driven insights, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, healthcare staffing providers can not only meet the demands of the evolving industry but also create a sustainable competitive advantage. It is imperative for entrepreneurs to understand that adaptation is not only a means to survive but also a pathway to success in the dynamic healthcare landscape.

Opportunities for growth and success in the healthcare staffing market

In today's highly competitive healthcare staffing market, there are numerous opportunities for growth and success. One key area for potential expansion is improving business visibility online. Establishing a strong online presence allows healthcare staffing agencies in Los Angeles to reach a wider audience and attract more clients. By utilizing effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and creating engaging content, staffing agencies can increase their online visibility and enhance their reputation within the industry. Moreover, investing in online advertising and social media marketing can further boost business visibility and attract potential clients. Embracing these opportunities for growth and success in the healthcare staffing market can help agencies thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of Los Angeles.
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So far I have always worked in operational teams, but always have supported projects on the side. Now I am in a different role (process improvement lead) and just got assigned to lead/manage my first ever big project.
I can't give too many details but high level: it's a logistic/supply chain kind of project involving warehousing activities to be taken over, expansian of the site and/or possible moving to a new facility. It might be worth noting that this is for a site in another countrtly so all my workflow leads are abroad.
We are just in the beginning phases and examining feasibility of the first big milestone. I am looking for some tips for a noob like me :)
What kind of tools do you recommend to document your progress? Which planner or task app do you recommend? Do you have any templates that would be helpful to get a clear understanding of the scope and key milestones etc? Any tips on managing the workflow leads and using their skills most effectively?
Note that we have some platforms internally, but theyre more to present and report your progress, not so much to use during the process.
Not expecting a detailed step-by-step work instruction. Really any kind of tips, anecdotes, or guidance is helpful!

Jack O' Lanterns were originally to repel spirits on the night when the veil between the spirit realm and the physical realm was the thinnest. Of course, a majority of the world celebrates "Halloween" instead of "All Hallows' Eve," these days. Regardless, for horror enthusiasts who want to make creepy, dimly lit builds but not have to worry that they'll be attacked in the night, Carved Pumpkins (the non-lit version) should prevent hostile mob spawning as though they had a light level of 15. Further, a new version of the Jack O' Lantern, called the Dim Carved Pumpkin, should be craftable with a Carved Pumpkin and a candle, and emit a light level of 4 for mood lighting in Halloween themed builds.

Hello! I've been experimenting with the new Meta-Llama3-70b-Instruct model in Silly Tavern and it works great for solo characters. But when you convert it to a group and add another character.
Character A will try and speak as Character B. This can be solved by switching off Include Names in the Instruct Mode Template but then what happens is the characters lose track of who is who and don't retain any of their knowledge.
I am using Virt-io's SillyTavern presets for Roleplay-v1.8
https://huggingface.co/Virt-io/SillyTavern-Presets/tree/main/Prompts/LLAMA-3/v1.8
No other model struggles with group chats, but has anyone found a way to get it to work?

I'm throwing in the towel. I've been trying to figure this out for an hour and there are just too many gaps in my knowledge. I want to make a template sensor that will delay on for two minutes. I've tried a few different things and they all give me errors. Below is what my sensor.yaml looks like and then what I tried to add below that, which is what I took from the HA template docs. One of the errors it keeps giving me is that delay_on is invalid, but I'm taking this straight from the templating instructions from HA. The below works without the delay, but as soon as I add the delay in I get Invalid config for 'template' from integration 'sensor' at sensor.yaml, line 21: 'delay_on' is an invalid option for 'sensor.template', check: sensors->dryer_delay->delay_on

- platform: template sensors: is_someone_home: friendly_name: "Is Someone Home" value_template: > {% set husband_state = states('person.marsellus') %} {% set wife_state = states('person.mia') %} {% set boy_state = states('person.vincent') %} {% set guest_state = states('input_boolean.guest_mode') %} {% if husband_state == 'home' or wife_state == 'home' or boy_state == 'home' or guest_state == 'on' %} yes {% elif husband_state == 'not_home' and wife_state == 'not_home' and boy_state == 'not_home' and guest_state == 'off' %} no {% else %} no {% endif %} dryer_delay: friendly_name: "Dryer Delay" value_template: > "{{ states('binary_sensor.dryer_moving') }}" delay_on: minutes: 2 

Hi all, I've flashed openwrt on an asus RT N66U and recently a Linksys WRT1200AC and have quite liked Luci. I just got an asus tuf ax4200 and looked up how to flash openwrt on it and there's a couple of ways, one was using the asus wrt web gui and a trx file from the forum but this didn't work. The other is the tftp method. I've never done this and I'm at a loss, been trying to follow all kinds of guides and instructions online but it seems like there's no connection when I turned on the router and tftp64 running. Here's how I did it: Using windows 10 laptop only connected to ax4200, router is not connected to anything else. Disabled windows firewall Changed ipv4 settings to 192.168.1.66 Start tftp64.exe and then plug power into router, nothing happens. I've also tried it with the router in recovery mode but no joy. I've used tftp32 and nothing. Used pumpkin also and nothing. If someone could guide me here I'd greatly appreciate. I feel like I need babysitting for this router or will have to return it and get something that supports easier flashing methods. It was on sale for 120CAD. Thanks in advance

The sky was dark, and she did not know what she did or why, merely acted. Her tired muscles slowed her, her leg a blaze of agony, and not understanding what she did she moved. There was something, a substance that came from somewhere, and with great effort she wove it together, wove it around herself, and had nothing left in her when she closed it from within.
Consciousness ebbed. There was a lessening of her pain, a fading of the need. The world itself faded, to dimness, then silent darkness until only memory remained. She dreamed then, nebulous things, unformed ideas and half remembered memories and long stretches of nothing. Then all at once there was light again. Almost still utter darkness, but compared to the oblivion she had known it was a world apart. The light slowly increased, then dimmed until darkness was all there was. Again and again and again it happened, and each time the light got a little brighter. Sound was next, at first only a gentle whooshing of fluid, but then there was a voice. Muffled. Not always there, but often. Even when there was only darkness around her.
As the light grew brighter, her hearing grew sharper, and eventually she began to discern words. The voice was her constant companion. It was there when her arms moved for the first time, when she first felt her legs twitch. It was there as the space around her grew smaller. It was there as the light grew brighter. When she first began to notice the warmth that came with the light, and the different warmth that accompanied the darkness. Her consciousness came and went, and sometimes when she woke the voice was gone, and sometimes when she slept the voice was there, and she had only the memory of it to know. Now there were sometimes shapes that she could see moving in the light, only vague outlines but it was a change. There were many, some small and some large, but she found the voice came only from the largest of the shapes, a shape she came to know. A comfort, even when the voice was silent, when she could see that figure moving she knew she was not alone.
The space she was in grew smaller and smaller, and she had to fold herself tighter and tighter. She began to feel afraid, her cramped limbs pressed against the walls. She remembered the impact with the ground, and she feared the pain when this world began to crush her, but the voice was there, calm and soothing, and she began to understand.
The change happened all at once. Tighter and tighter she was bound, her limbs wrapped tightly around herself, when an errant movement caused a tear, and light began to flood in, and there was a great rushing and a tumbling and she fell forward into a pool of fluid. She heaved and liquid poured from her lungs. Again and again, then it was over, and she drew her first breath.
There were strong hands beneath her arms, and she felt herself pulled to her feet where she stood on wobbly legs. The hands held her upright. With an effort she raised her head and saw with clarity the shape that held the voice. “Rise, child, and be welcomed to this world. I name you as queen, and as a queen you are my equal. I am Liamin. What is your name?”“Tisane” She replied before understanding the question. But she had already known it. Known it before that day in the sky. Known it when she first began to understand the words.
Tisane’s head began to loll forward again, the effort of keeping it raised too great. The hands left her for an instant and Tisane felt something settle onto her shoulders. “I wrap you in silk, that you might know dignity.” There was something placed upon her wrists. “I adorn you in gems, that you might know wisdom.” Something light was placed upon her brow. “I clothe you in flowers, that you might know joy.” Finally, something was looped around her neck, and she felt a weight on her chest. “And I give to you a piece of myself, a gift freely given, that you might know strength.” Tisane felt a mouth press against one cheek then the other. “Tisane, it is my honor that you have graced me with your presence. Come, leave your chrysalis behind, it is a relic of the past, a thing you have shed, and that you still live means you have already overcome a great trial.”
Tisane struggled to take a step forward and nearly fell. Only Liamin’s strong hands kept her upright. “I shall carry you in my own arms, as I hope to count you as a friend.” And Tisane was swept up. She struggled to keep her head up, but could only manage for a time. Her body limp, she was carried from the incubation chamber.
Since she’d woken, there had been a growing emptiness inside her. “I am hungry.” She said. Not a command, not a complaint, merely speaking to share information.
“I imagine you must be. Your incubation was quite long.” Liamin said, carefully threading her way through the building. “There is food waiting for you through here.”
Tisane was set in a seat, soft and comfortable, She felt the red velvet beneath her, marveled at the fineness of the carving. The table before her allowed her to support herself more easily, and then the food began to arrive. Tisane had never smelled before, and the aromas that came were indescribable. Food, and great quantities were set upon the polished table before her, and she began to eat. Anything and everything. Fruits and bread and fish. Vegetables and mushrooms and meat. To quench her thirst there was water, and wines, and juices. She ate, and she ate, and Liamin gave name to every dish set before her, though she barely noticed. Slowly Tisane felt strength suffuse her. Or something resembling strength. She felt strong enough to stand, but did not risk it. Instead she raised her head and gaped.
Tisane sat atop a throne, but Liamin sat in a simple wooden chair, only a small portion of simple bread before her. Smiling, the elder queen gestured to herself. “This is something I have chosen for myself, but I shall never foist poverty upon you. I grant you great finery, as that is your due.”
“I do not understand.” Tisane said, feeling her strength wane once more.
“I know. But for now you must rest. Tomorrow I shall begin to instruct you in the ways of being a queen.”

So I’ve been no contact with my avoidant ex for a little over 5 weeks. My friend told me that she had posted pictures of places we’d been together and this jack o’lantern we’d carved last Halloween on her FB stories.
I really kind of wish I didn’t know that now. I asked my friend politely not to update me on her page (I‘m blocked). But honestly this feels unpleasant. Any idea what I might be processing rn? I have no desire to break no contact. But it’s unsettled me. It’s probably just meaningless but I hope this doesn’t set me back.

I'm new to CA.
I have a 1 tier CA, I call it CA1 in Windows 2012 R2. I have created a second windows CA2 in server 2022. I create a backup of CA2 before the migration.
1) I follow the instructions in migrating CA1 to CA2 but keep CA2 name while updating the registry key. After the migration, new joined AD computer get a new certificate but my NPS Wi-Fi fails and CRL fails.
2) I see a Microsoft article stating that I should have rename CA2 to CA1 giving the machine the original name. I remove the role from CA2, rename it to CA1 and start again. Now, new computer joining the domain doens get a CA. When trying to request a certificate, get a message saying no certificate template available. Don't remember the exact message.
3) I use the CA2 backup at step one. Start again with this backup. Idem. New computers cannot get a certificate.
Any help on identifying the root cause of this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks