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2024.05.16 09:07 Emcf Building Multimodal Apps with GPT-4O

I'm sure most of you know OpenAI just announced GPT-4o, a new model that can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time (See OpenAI's demo on YouTube)
By chance, I've been working with multimodal models far before GPT-4o's release, so I feel well-positioned to leave a guide here for anyone looking to build something with it!
Recently, I released an open source library so you can extract data in multiple modalities to feed your AI-based Python projects. In this post, I'll show you how to use it alongside GPT-4o with the OpenAI API to build multimodal apps with it. I've got nothing better to do right now, so I'll walk through the steps of extracting all multimodal content from different sources, preparing the input for GPT-4o, sending it to the model for processing, and getting our results back.
before getting into the code, let's just stop and ask ourselves why we'd use GPT-4o over previous models like GPT-4-turbo:
Multi-modal Input and Output: GPT-4o can handle text, audio, and image inputs and generate outputs in any of these formats.
Real-time Processing: The model can respond to audio inputs in as little as 232 milliseconds, making it suitable for real-time applications.
Improved Performance: GPT-4o matches GPT-4 Turbo performance on text in English and code, with significant improvements in non-English languages, vision, and audio understanding.
Cost and Speed: GPT-4o is 50% cheaper and 2x faster than GPT-4 Turbo, with 5x higher rate limits.
Ok, let's get to the code lol:

Step 1: Extract!

This can be done using The Pipe API which can handle various file types and URLs, extracting text and images in a format that GPT-4o can understand.
For example, if we were analyzing a talk based on a scientific paper, we could combine the two sources to provide a comprehensive input to GPT-4o:
from thepipe_api import thepipe # Extract multimodal content from a PDF pdf = thepipe.extract("path/to/paper.pdf") # Extract multimodal content from a YouTube video vid = thepipe.extract("https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ") 

Step 2: Prepare the Input for GPT-4o

Here's an example of how to prepare the input prompt by simply combining the extracted content with a question from the user:
# Add a user query query = [{ "role": "user", "content": "Which figures from the paper would help answer the question at the end of the talk video?" }] # Combine the content to create the input prompt for GPT-4o messages = pdf + vid + query 

Step 3: Send the Input to GPT-4o

With the input prepared, you can now send it to GPT-4o using the OpenAI API. Make sure you have your OPENAI_API_KEY set in your environment variables.
from openai import OpenAI # Initialize the OpenAI client openai_client = OpenAI() # Send the input to GPT-4o response = openai_client.chat.completions.create( model="gpt-4o", messages=messages, ) # Print the response print(response.choices[0].message.content) 

All done!

PS:
If you have literally no idea what I'm talking about, check out the OpenAI GPT-4O announcement!.
If you're a developer, feel free to access or contribute to The Pipe on GitHub! It is important to note that OpenAI's GPT-4o model is only accepting textual and visual modalities at release, however we will be carefully monitoring the new modalities released for GPT-4o in the coming weeks and updating the library accordingly.
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2024.05.16 09:04 Reception-Recent Help with Table of Contents and Chapter Headings Formatting:

I'm a beginner and very frustrated. Kindly help me out. I'm trying to replicate my Thesis in LaTeX which was originally written in Microsoft Word. My university does not provide a LaTeX Thesis Template. Forgive any mistakes. This my first post here.
I want to replicate the format as shown in the images below in latex:
For the abstract (frontmatter elements) I wish to have a chapter heading that looks like this (font size 14):
Fig1
For the rest of the chapters i.e., chapter 1, chapter 2 etc. I wish to have the formatting as shown below: Fig2
Finally, I wish to have my table of contents look similar to this (no problem with slight variations). The TOC must not create a blank page above it and continue with the roman numbering: Fig3 Desired list of tables format:
Fig4
Note: I have kept the frontmatter in a separate folder and used the \include command to load in in the main.tex file. My codes are given below:
This is the preamble segment
%-----------------------------------------------------------
%Page and font setup

\documentclass[12pt]{extreport}
\linespread{1.5} %Line spacing 1.5
\usepackage[a4paper, margin=1in]{geometry} %Applied to whole document
\usepackage{times} %Sets main font Times New Roman
\usepackage{anyfontsize} %Use anyfont size in latex
\def\blankpage
{
%\clearpage%
\thispagestyle{empty}%
\addtocounter{page}{-1}%
\null%
\clearpage
} %macro definition used to insert a blank page without affecting the page numbering. (/blankspace)

%-----------------------------------------------------------
%Page orientation, columns and paragraphs

\usepackage{lscape} %Used to make specific pages vertical.
\usepackage{pdflscape} %Used to make specific pages landscape.
\usepackage{multicol} %Enables multiple columns
\usepackage{parskip} %Adds vertical space after paragraph and removes the indentation of the paragraph

%-----------------------------------------------------------
%Graphics

\usepackage{svg} %Can take svg files
\usepackage{graphicx} %Adds figures/graphs
\graphicspath{
{E:/Programming/LaTeX/Thesisproject/Figures/Title_page}
} %Can add multiple paths

%-----------------------------------------------------------
%Tables in document

\usepackage{tabularx} %Used to make column space = line width

%-----------------------------------------------------------
%Tables of contents formatting

\usepackage{titlesec} %Format chapter headings
\usepackage{titletoc} %Alternate headings for TOC

\newcommand{\setupname}[1][\chaptername]
{
\titlecontents{chapter}[0pt]{\vspace{0ex}}
{\bfseries#1~\thecontentslabel:\quad}{\bfseries}
{\bfseries\hfill\contentspage}[]
} %This line of newcommand creates a new style of TOC similar to that of Microsoft Word

\renewcommand{\contentsname}{Table of Contents} %Changes the default Contents style to 'Table of Contents'

\setcounter{tocdepth}{2} %increases TOC number in Contents
\setcounter{secnumdepth}{4} %Enables sub-sub-sub sections i.e., (1.1.1.1.1)
%This is the main body
%-----------------------------------------------------------
\begin{document}
\include{FrontmatteTitlepage1}
\include{FrontmatteTitlepage2}
\include{FrontmatteTitlepage3}
\include{FrontmatteTitlepage4}
\include{FrontmatteCertification}
\pagenumbering{roman} %begins roman page numbering from here
\include{FrontmatteAcknowledgement}
\include{FrontmatteAbstract}
\tableofcontents
%List of tables will go here
%List of figures will go here
% include list of abbreviation segment
\setupname
\chapter{This is the first chapter}
\pagenumbering{arabic}
\setcounter{page}{1}
\section{title}
\subsection{sub-secion-title}
\subsubsection{sub-sub-section}
\setupname
\chapter{Annexure}
\pagenumbering{Alph}
\setcounter{page}{1}
\end{document}
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2024.05.16 09:03 ArticleFragrant1311 Harrison Butker said nothing wrong, it's being taken wrong

Since when is women prioritizing being a mother a controversial opinion?
In a perfect America where the wealth is distributed better (before the anti-family scum Reagan took office, sue me he ruined this country I don't care what you think about this) women would be able to stay home and care for the children. That would be a normal thing. Men have five minutes (give or take) of work to produce a child while women have nine months. Women are just naturally the child caregiver. Why would it make sense for women to have to go through nine months of pregnancy just to be told that they need to go back to work and their husband will stay home to take care of the kids?
Obviously this doesn't happen in real life because it's not possible in the modern economy for the average person to rely on a single income but in a perfect world its just common sense.
Women should value children over careers and I feel like if you disagree you probably shouldn't have children. I mean men should put children above careers too but not in the same way. Men are the ones to provide, that's all part of the unwritten agreement. All you did was dump you load, go get resources for your family while you significant other struggles through pregnancy.
In a perfect world women wouldn't need careers, pretty much all he means. But now you need one and it sucks. I don't think he believes you should starve so you can be with your kids.
Women are perfectly capable of doing the same jobs that men do, I think people are taking this as women aren't as capable as men. It's simply a natural thing. Women are not second class citizens by any means, it simply just makes natural sense for them to caregivers. It's really not all that controversial.
Republicans made this an impossible reality though, now you need two wages unless you happen to be married to a senior executive or a CEO! If you make over ten million a year and you have employees that you employ or are in charge of who make substantially less, please go fuck yourself. You are selfish and should never even claim to be a Christian. If you somehow generated this wealth without exploiting others (so pretty much professional athletes and lottery winners) congrats.
I'm not even that Christian or a hardcore Republican, its just common sense. This was a ramble, please feel free to call me out.
TLDR: Women are just as capable as men. It makes natural sense for women to be caregivers (9 months vs 5 minutes). This reality is not possible in the modern world because you need two incomes but we should strive to make it a reality once again.
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2024.05.16 09:02 covalick Roamer algorithm

Hi, I had a huge problem catching Latios and decided to analyze the game code to understand its behaviour. I'll describe it below in case sameone finds it helpful.
Roamers are restricted to the routes in eastern part of Hoenn, since the entire region is quite big. Every time you change your location by foot (entering/exiting a building, going from a route to a city/different route), the roamer has 1/16 chance to choose its new location at random (but it never chosses the one it is currently in). Otherwise it will move to a random neighbouring route (neighbouring to its current location, not yours). Routes are neighbours if they are adjacent or lead to the same city. Using Fly always forces the roamer to teleport to a completely random location (but it will never stay in the same place).
The above is more or less intuitive, now comes the tricky part. The game tracks also your location and takes it into account. It checks where you were two locations ago and makes this place off limits to the roamer. So if you start on ROUTE 118, go to ROUTE 119 and then to Fortree City, roamer won't appear on ROUTE 118, because this place will be forbidden. This means that switching between two routes (or entering and exiting a building) drastically reduces your chances, because you visit the same route every two jumps. The chance of encountering the roamer this way is not zero though, so it can still happen. How? When the roamer chooses to teleport completely at random, it isn't restricted anymore. Your location history gets cleared, so it starts tracking you from scratch.
I also ran some calculations, since I was interested in how often the roamer visits each route (without player interference). Here are the most often visited locations:
ROUTE 118: 12.3%
ROUTE 121: 7.0%
ROUTE 120: 7.0%
ROUTE 123: 6.6%
ROUTE 110: 6.5%
ROUTE.119: 6.5%
It means that almost 1 in 8 jumps is to the ROUTE 118.
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2024.05.16 09:01 relationshipguy254 Can Trauma Caused by Decades of Narcissistic Abuse Just Vanish Overnight Because You Get into A Good Relationship?

Today I'd like to answer this question: Can decades of trauma from narcissistic abuse vanish overnight once you get a good relationship? This is a great question. The question looks at a scenario where someone leaves an abusive relationship and enters a new one, possibly a healthier one. They've been dealing with trauma symptoms like trouble sleeping, feeling empty, unloved, unappreciated, and overall feeling invalidated.
So, when you start this new relationship, you might feel amazing right away. You'll feel loved, validated, and really good about yourself. You'll even feel confident. At first, you might believe that all your trauma has vanished. You might even think you're completely healed and get really excited.
But here's the catch: that's just what the new relationship has done. It's given you a temporary feeling of relief. It's like a distraction, a way to avoid facing your trauma. Your past trauma likely involved other people, like your caregivers or your abusive ex. So, when you're with someone new, you might feel that relief or feel better simply because you're experiencing ‘love’ again or the love you never got from your past.
You might start to believe that feeling loved in this new relationship is how life should be, or that your trauma is gone because you're feeling loved. It's like putting a bandage on a wound - initially, it feels better because you can't see the wound anymore. Without seeing it, you don't feel the emotional pain, and you might even feel indifferent to it because it's temporarily hidden.
When you enter a new relationship, especially after narcissistic abuse, it might seem like your traumas have vanished or your wounds are healed. But that's not the truth. It's just a temporary mask. After a while, maybe a few weeks or months into the relationship, those traumas will come back to the surface. It's similar to using any coping mechanism, like drinking or drugs, to numb the pain. Initially, you might feel better, but eventually, the effects wear off, and the pain returns. The new relationship becomes your coping mechanism, which is why you feel excited and euphoric, thinking your traumas are gone.
The trauma will persist until you confront it head-on, rather than covering it up with more distractions. These distractions could be overworking, alcohol abuse, entering a new relationship, or anything else that keeps you from acknowledging the wound for what it truly is. True healing comes from facing the trauma, understanding it, and then letting go of the emotions that tie you to the past, the ones that keep you hooked on those painful memories.
A new relationship might seem like a positive support system, but it can't truly erase your trauma. Instead, it often serves as a temporary distraction, allowing you to avoid confronting your unresolved issues. Sometimes, the excitement and euphoria you feel in the new relationship stem from the validation and love it offers, something you may lack within yourself. However, if you become dependent on this relationship, you risk repeating the cycle and ending up in another toxic situation. Relationships can bring temporary happiness, but they can't heal deep-seated trauma. The real healing comes from within, by facing your fears and addressing the underlying issues you've been avoiding. It's a challenging journey, but it's necessary for true healing.
Note from the Author
If you’re ready and you’d like my help with healing, finding peace in life and breaking free from these toxic patterns, then you can book a FREE BREAKTHROUGH CALL with me HERE. Happy healing 💙💙. Feel free to share and comment! Use this information with caution, it comes from my own thoughts & bias, experiences and research😊.
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2024.05.16 09:00 Ziwaeg Where did the great Philosophers get their ideas from?

I am interested in philosophical concepts yet in all the philosophy debates I've witnessed, people always cite names of philosophers, which make me disinterested and excluded because I don't know all of them. My question is where did famous Western philosophers like Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, or Classical ones like Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, get their ideas from? To an outsider, I just see people relying on these "big names" to formulate all their opinions on general facets of life (that anyone can express in theory). Did these great Philosophers generate their own ideas or expand on the work of previous ones? What about the first Classical philosophers?
Why isn't philosophy individualistic? Why can't someone come up with their own opinion about life (concepts like consciousness, morality, truth), respectfully what is the purpose of constantly referencing these "great philosophers" to the point of worship? In history, which I understand more, there isn't an emphasis on "big names," you are free to formulate your own opinion without citing historians constantly, so long as you back it up with sources and data. I think this is unheard of in philosophy, especially for a no-name or student.
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2024.05.16 09:00 AutoModerator ASK HERE - Daily Help Desk (Questions, Teambuilding, Reroll, ask anything!)

ASK HERE - Daily Help Desk (Questions, Teambuilding, Reroll, ask anything!)

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New player or veteran, feel free to use this thread to ask your questions! You can also join our Discord: here
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2024.05.16 09:00 AutoModerator May 16, 2024 Daily Discussion Thread

Welcome to the CompetitiveTFT community!

This thread is for any general discussion regarding Competitive TFT. Feel free to ask simple questions, discuss meta or not-so-meta comps and how they're performing, solicit advice regarding climbing the ladder, and more.
Any complaints without room for discussion (aka Malding) should go in the weekly rant thread which can be located in the sidebar or here: Weekly Rant Thread
Users found ranting in this thread will be given a 1 day ban with no warning.
For more live discussions check out our affiliated discord here: Discord Link
You can also find Double-up partners in the #looking-for-duo channel
If you are interested in giving or receiving (un)paid coaching, visit the: Monthly Coaching Megathread
Please send any bug reports to the Bug megathread and/or this channel in Mort's Discord.
If you're looking for collections of meta comps, here are some options:
Mods will be removing any posts that we feel belong in this thread and redirecting users here.
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2024.05.16 09:00 Mizzno [H] Games [W] Cornucopia, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, art of rally, Games (Listed Below), Steam Gift Cards

N.B.: I'm mainly looking for the games listed in the title and at the bottom of the thread. Feel free to post other offers, but if I haven't responded to your comment(s) by my next posting, I likely wasn't able to find a trade that interested me.

For sale (for Steam Gift Cards or gifted Steam Wallet balance):



For trade:
*signifies that a game is tentatively up for trade, assuming I buy the bundle








































































































WANT:



IGS Rep Page: https://www.reddit.com/IGSRep/comments/ti26nz/mizznos_igs_rep_page/
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2024.05.16 08:58 hsarp19 An online editor for Morning Pages

I shared here in this sub a few months back about an editor I had designed and built for myself to do Morning Pages (I prefer it to hand writing).
It turned out that lot of people I know really liked using it and wanted more features, which I've built too.
Unfortunately, to continue to support it (I'm just an independent developer), I needed to make it paid for new users (but free for up to 2500 words ~= around 10 pages to try it out!).
I really don't want to make this seem like an ad or anything, but I use it myself daily and the people I know personally who use it really love it.
So, I wanted to share this update in this sub, in case people actually find the tool useful. It is definitely not for everyone, especially if you prefer doing Morning Pages with pen and paper. But if you prefer a digital medium, and are curious to check it out, please feel free to do so here -> https://app.quillow.me
Btw, it's better on a laptop / desktop.
I tried to put effort in three areas of feedback. 1) Make the writing experience awesome to keep us in flow. This is done with a timer that ticks when distracted 2) Make it easier to form a habit (streaks and reminders) 3) Make it useful by having the code extract insights from the morning pages
If you do end up checking it out, would love your feedback (email or DM)! I do listen to suggestions actively and turnaround solutions relatively quickly :)
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2024.05.16 08:56 Lord_PanDA_ (Solved) Can't Find Roku on Samsung TV? Here's How to Get It For Free & Ease

(Solved) Can't Find Roku on Samsung TV? Here's How to Get It For Free & Ease
I recently went through the process of setting up the Roku Channel on my Samsung TV and gathered some practical solutions from various tech forums.
Here’s a summary of the best ways to get it working:
Full article here: https://pointerclicker.com/how-to-install-roku-app-on-samsung-smart-tv/
How to Know If Your Samsung TV Supports Roku Channel App
  • Overview: The Roku Channel app is available on Samsung smart TVs running Tizen OS 2.3 or later.
  • Steps:
    1. Press the Home button on your remote.
    2. Go to Settings > Support > About This TV.
    3. Check your TV’s model code and look up the Tizen OS version.
What If My Samsung TV Doesn’t Come with a Compatible OS?
  • Overview: If your TV doesn’t support the necessary Tizen OS, consider updating the software or using a Roku player.
  • Tips:
    • Check for software updates.
    • Use a Roku Stick or player to access the Roku Channel.
    • Consider upgrading to a newer Samsung TV for better performance.
How to Install the Roku Channel App on Your Samsung TV
  1. Press the Home or Smart Hub button on the remote.
  2. Go to Apps and enable the search bar.
  3. Search for "Roku channel" and install it.
Setting up the Roku Channel on your Samsung TV can be simple and free.
These solutions should help you enjoy your favorite Roku content without any hassle.
Remember to let me know your thoughts or any other tips you’ve tried in the comments below!
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2024.05.16 08:52 Throwaway169o8t Should I get a free one or 100 dollar one (explained in the post)

I’m having a dilemma and who better to ask than the bearded nerds?
I have a friend, we’ll call her Michelle. Michelle’s sister has a bearded dragon named Edna. Michelle says she can give the bearded and stuff to me for free because she knows I love reptiles and she already gave me the rescue leopard gecko she had so she knows I can do it.
Thing is? Edna’s OLD. I’m not exactly sure HOW old, but Michelle says that the thing could die any day.
I said I was interested, I want to give this thing a loving home before it goes, but I just got the picture today and I don’t think the enclosure is properly set up. I don’t have the exact measurements, but from what I can see in photos it’s probably not the 4 x 2 x 2. No dirt-sand or thermo/hydrometer in sight. I really don’t feel like spending 2-300+ on new supplies for a lizard I know will most likely not see me graduating, as much as it hurts to say.
Now the issue.
Today I was on Craigslist when I saw an add for a bearded dragon. All the supplies. Mostly proper set up. All for a $100. 5 years old. Definitely seeing me graduate.
I’m really confused on which I should get. On one hand, I want to give my Michelle’s bearded a nice retirement, but I know I’ll have to buy a bunch of new stuff for it and it might not even see new years. On the other, the hundred dollar bearded would have more time and I’d be able to buy the needed supplies without having a gun shot through my wallet.
I could get both, but I only have so much space in my room and I already have a crested and leopard gecko. I could definitely house both if I moved my stuff from my desk but I have school. I can’t house them together because the second is a boy (Michelle is unaware of the gender of Edna, most likely me too) so they’d either fuck each other or fuck each other up.
This sounds so stupid and immature but I legitimately can’t decide. What should I do?
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2024.05.16 08:50 okay_4488 What would you do?? I don't know what to think.

I'm sorry that the post is so long!! I am NOT asking for a diagnosis. I'm asking if I read the symptoms right. And I don't self-diagnose.I thought this would be the right subreddit to ask, but tell me if I'm wrong!
I (16f) am not diagnosed with autism, but I had two psychologists tell me that it is possible I have it, and my current therapist told me I can get diagnosed. I suspected I could have it for some months now, but now that I could get diagnosed I start to doubt it.
I was never bullied, never made fun of, never anything. But I was always shy, awkward and kind of weird. I always struggled with communication and socializing, and I told it multiple times to my mum, but she always told me that I am just a "shy and introverted person". Like no, mum, I can't make or hold a conversation, I never know what to say, sometimes I can't bring out words for several seconds. When I was little I barely spoke up in class, and now I haven't raised my hand in two years (in class).
But I'm not that sensitive to sounds. Sometimes I can be in loud places without a problem, but when my sisters start talking too loudly and too much, I get overwhelmed. But I am very sensitive to smells since I was young.4 And often when I am in overwhelming places or situations, I shut down anf speak only when necessary, and the world around me doesn't feel real. I don't know what that means though.
About the routines, I don't know either. Like, I have my routines I HAVE to do (like wakinp up, washinf my teeth then face, and eat afterwards). I also like to come home from school and not leave the house afterwards (I could cry if my mum unexpectedly tells me we leave somewhere) and I hate leaving home in general. But when plans change or get canceled, I could cry. Some days ago my friends and I wanted to go studying to the library. My options were going home or to the library. So when it turned out that the library was closed and they wanted to go study in the park, I went home. Because park wasn't an option. And I was almost crying, I was so upset about it.
I don't know if I have a special interest. I would say books, because I am so obsessed with reading and buying books, and they have to always look brand-new. Not even one crease anywhere. And I was obsessed with Harry Potter since I was 8 years old. That would count too, I guess.
And the stimming part I am unsure. I do move something all the time. I always move my legs, bounce it or something. Or shake my hands a bit. Fidget with my hands. Blink my eyes weirdly. I developed a weird movement with mt head (my mum always jokes it's like a chicken). And if I don't visibly do those things, I move my toes a lot. Like, a lot. I even move when I fall asleep.
I have my ways to do things in an order. I love to arrange things in their colors, heights, appearance. And similar.
I don't know what to think of it. I could be autistic, but what if I'm not? Then the assessment would be unnecessary and embarassing. What would you do in my place? (I'm sorry that it's so long!)
Feel free to ask me some (more specific) questions!
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2024.05.16 08:49 PENNEPBusiness Staffing Solutions for Every Business Stage: From Startup to Enterprise

Staffing Solutions for Every Business Stage: From Startup to Enterprise
Building a successful business is like climbing a mountain. The challenges differ depending on where you are on the climb. At the base, you're scrabbling for a foothold, gathering your gear, and figuring out the best path. As you ascend, the terrain changes, demanding new skills and equipment. Staffing your company follows a similar trajectory. The ideal team for a scrappy startup won't be the same one that propels a large enterprise forward.
This blog explores the different staffing solutions available at each stage of your business journey, from the lean and mean startup phase to the established and ever-evolving enterprise.
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The Startup: Building Your Base Camp

Imagine yourself at the foot of the mountain, brimming with ideas but with limited resources. Here, agility and adaptability are key. You need a team that can wear multiple hats and quickly learn new skills. Traditional full-time hires might not be the most efficient option at this point. Here's where some specialized staffing solutions come in:
  • Temporary and Contract Workers: These are lifesavers for startups. They allow you to fill immediate skill gaps without the long-term commitment of a full-time employee. Need a marketing whiz to launch your website? Hire a contractor. Coding ninjas to build your app? Look for temporary developers. This flexibility helps you scale up quickly and cost-effectively, focusing your resources on core development.
  • Freelancers and Independent Contractors: The freelance market is a treasure trove of talent. You can find experienced writers, designers, virtual assistants, and more, all working on a project-by-project basis. This allows you to access a wider pool of talent than you might have in your local area and keeps your overhead low.
  • Staffing Agencies: Partnering with a staffing agency can be a great way to find qualified candidates, especially for specialized roles. They handle the resume screening and initial interview stages, saving you valuable time and resources.

The Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB): Taking the First Steps Up

Congratulations! You've made significant progress and established a foothold. Now it's time to solidify your foundation and start growing. While some level of flexibility is still important, you might also need some permanent staff to provide stability and ensure continuity. Here's how staffing strategies can evolve:
  • Building a Core Team: As your business needs become more defined, you'll want to start hiring full-time employees for essential roles. This could include positions in sales, marketing, customer service, and operations.
  • Temp-to-Perm: This is a great strategy for positions where you're unsure about the long-term need. You can bring someone on as a temporary worker and then transition them to a permanent role if they prove to be a good fit.
  • Managed Service Providers (MSPs): If you lack the in-house expertise to handle certain functions like IT support or payroll, MSPs can be a lifesaver. They provide a team of experts to manage those tasks, freeing you to focus on your core business.

The Enterprise: Scaling the Peak

You've reached the summit, or at least a high plateau, with a well-established team and complex operations. Now it's about maintaining your position and continuing to innovate. Here, attracting and retaining top talent becomes paramount. Here are some advanced staffing solutions to consider:
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): This involves outsourcing your entire recruitment process to a specialized firm. They will handle everything from job postings and candidate screening to interview coordination and offer negotiation.
  • Executive Search: When you need to fill high-level leadership positions, a dedicated executive search firm can be invaluable. They have the network and expertise to identify and attract the best candidates in your industry.
  • Employer Branding: In today's competitive talent market, it's crucial to have a strong employer brand. This means creating a workplace culture that attracts and retains top performers. Consider offering competitive benefits packages, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting your company as a great place to work.

Beyond the Solutions: Building a Winning Team

Regardless of the stage you're at, remember that staffing solutions are just tools. The real key to success lies in building a winning team. Here are some additional tips:
  • Focus on Culture Fit: Skills are important, but cultural fit is equally crucial. Look for candidates who share your company values and will thrive in your work environment.
  • Invest in Training and Development: Employees who feel valued and have opportunities to grow are more likely to stay with your company. Invest in training programs and provide opportunities for professional development.
  • Open Communication and Feedback: Create a culture where open communication is encouraged. This means giving and receiving feedback regularly, fostering a sense of A sense of trust and psychological safety where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns without fear of retribution. This will lead to a more engaged and productive workforce.

Building a Diverse Team:

Diversity of thought and experience is essential for innovation and success. Actively seek out candidates from different backgrounds and perspectives. This can lead to more creative solutions and a stronger understanding of your target market.

The Future of Staffing

The world of work is constantly evolving, and staffing solutions are keeping pace. Here are some trends to keep an eye on:
  • The Rise of the Gig Economy: The freelance and contract workforce is growing rapidly. Businesses are increasingly turning to temporary workers and independent contractors to access specialized skills and scale their workforce up or down as needed.
  • Remote Work: Technological advancements have made it easier than ever for employees to work remotely. This opens up a wider talent pool for businesses and allows employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment: AI is being used to automate tasks like resume screening and candidate matching. This can help to streamline the recruitment process and identify qualified candidates more quickly.
Conclusion
Building a successful team is a journey, not a destination. By understanding the different staffing solutions available at each stage of your business growth, you can make informed decisions about how to attract, develop, and retain the best talent. Remember, it's not just about finding the right people; it's about creating an environment where they can thrive and contribute to your company's success. So, whether you're a startup just starting out or an established enterprise looking to scale new heights, the right staffing strategy can be your secret weapon for conquering any mountain.
PENNEP has developed and implemented the crucial changes that required to grow in this ever changing environment. For more information on how you can build a strong workforce for your continued success contact PENNEP - Trusted Staffing Agency from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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2024.05.16 08:46 TheForsakenGlamour How I Grew My Clothing Brand with Just Social Media

Who says you need a big budget to kickstart your clothing brand? I'm here to share my journey of growing my line using just my smartphone and a lot of creativity.
Starting out, I focused heavily on social media because let's face it, it's free and it's where everyone hangs out. My approach was simple: be consistent and genuine. It’s all about showing up every day. I use a mix of content types to keep it fresh—design sketches in the morning, cutting fabric in the afternoon, and customer shoutouts when they tag us. It’s like giving a daily diary entry of the brand’s life, which really pulls people into our world.
For creating slick graphics and designs, I've been using Figma. For example, I’ll take a plain photo of a new shirt and overlay it with text about the material or the inspiration behind the design, all done in Figma. It’s free and web-based, so I can jump on from anywhere and get to designing. To add a bit of polish to my Instagram stories and keep my content engaging, I occasionally used Boost App Social. It's pretty handy for quickly throwing in stylish fonts and stickers right from your phone’s keyboard, which is great for jazzing up a post without spending too much time.
Here’s where the geeky side kicks in—I use Google Analytics to see which posts my audience digs the most. I look at things like session duration and bounce rate on the links I post. If a certain type of post is keeping people engaged longer, I’ll brainstorm ways to replicate that success in future content.
I don’t just post and ghost. I’m all over the comments like a host at a party. If someone takes the time to comment, I hit them back with a personal reply. Started doing weekly Q&A sessions right in the comments section too, which turns those one-off interactions into real conversations.
Customer Features. This is gold! Whenever a customer tags us in their pics, I not only share it on our story but also feature it on our main feed with their permission. It’s a win-win: they get a moment in the spotlight, and we show potential customers how our clothes look and feel in real life, not just styled for a shoot.
That’s pretty much how I’m hustling to grow the brand. Each strategy is about making the most of every opportunity to connect and stand out, even when the budget is tight.
Got any tricks up your sleeve for boosting engagement or cutting costs?
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2024.05.16 08:45 VoidKiller826 Wonder Women #50 - Revelations, Part 1

Wonder Women

Issue Fifty
Written by u/VoidKiller826
Edited by u/Predaplant
Arc: Revelations
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Greetings, people of Gateway City. This is your new peacekeeper speaking. You might know me as the White Magician, a rather crude name, but I will accept it considering Man’s World's lack of creativity. However, you may also call me Circe, and I am here with an important message that your news station will deliver for all to hear.
SCYTHE is no more: their HQ is under my and the Red Centipedes’ command. The Commander and his soldiers are dead and buried, as you all wished to happen. I was more than happy to oblige you if it meant depriving your stupid President of her next chance for reelection. Any survivors of the prison break are being hunted down by the people they locked in cages, who are more than happy to round them up as they once had been themselves.
But none of that’s important, for this recording is only to be heard by one person: Olympos, Wonder Girl, or whatever the fuck new title name you want to be called. This message is for you: You are to surrender yourself to me here in SCYTHE HQ in the next five hours, and in turn, I will not destroy this piss-end of a city. If you fail, I promise you, I will make Coast City look like a picnic by the time I finish with Gateway.
That cow you call Wonder Woman is dead, and I will make sure everyone else will follow her if you don’t comply with my request.
Your mentor learned a valuable lesson when she tested my patience.
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Spears Apartment - Gateway City:
[...President Cale has announced the complete closure of all access to Gateway City following the prison break that occurred in SCYTHE’s holding facility hours ago,] said Cassandra Arnold from GateNews, the city’s main news station. [We still have an unconfirmed number of escapees following the message sent by the White Magician, but the President has assured GateNews a solution will be found.]
Vanessa Kapatelis watched the TV in dismay. Pacing back and forth in the Spears duplex apartment, she had the TV on to pass the time while Ares worked on helping Helena and Cassandra upstairs.
“Here,” Vanessa turned away from the TV to see Tanya Spears handing her a bottle of water. “Something for you to drink.”
“Thank you,” Vanessa accepted the bottle. “I would prefer a beer, but this will make do.”
“My mom has her wine collection in a locked cabinet,” Tanya noted, pointing at the kitchen. “She doesn’t know that I know that, but I can get you a bottle?”
Vanessa chuckled. “Thanks, but I don’t want a girl your age to be walking around with alcohol or to get you in trouble with your mom.” She twisted the bottle cap and slowly drank. “I needed that… it feels like I’ve been dry for months.”
“It’s actually been 3 hours,” Tanya said, sitting on the sofa and opening her tablet to look over the internet. “I hope what she said wasn’t true… about Wonder Woman not being around…”
Taking a seat by her side, Vanessa saw that Tanya was reading through the report on what happened to SCYTHE. The escaped convicts had taken control of the SCYTHE headquarters and equipment after killing many of the agents that had stood in their way.
Seeing the photo of SCYTHE HQ burning angered her. That place should represent the absolute shield of Gateway. Now, it had come under the control of the convicts that they were supposed to stop because of Aeeta Branwen. A name that had made her happy now belonged to a stranger who had lied to her all this time.
Memories of their most intimate moments came flooding back: their first conversation, their first date, their kiss, and the morning after their date in her apartment. It was a moment when she thought she could finally stop grieving and move on from what happened to Coast City. And now, that had been disintegrated into oblivion.
In anger, she crushed the bottle with her hand, spraying water all over the table and the floor.
“Shit!” Vanessa stood up, finally realizing her mistake. “I am sorry!”
“Oh, it's fine!” Tanya ran to the kitchen to grab some paper towels. “It’s just water.”
“I know it’s just…” Taking the paper towel, the two began wiping the floor and the table. “I have a lot on my mind.”
“I’ll bet with everything that happened,” said Tanya, giving Vanessa a supportive smile. “Your friends are getting hurt, and you can’t do anything but watch. It would piss anyone off. I know it did with me when the RedCent guys invaded EE Tower.”
“Yeah…” Vanessa sat back on the sofa. “But this… I not only possibly lost many friends, but I was betrayed by someone I loved, someone who I thought was the one for me…” she said, distraught, as tears ran down her face.
Tanya, without saying anything more, hugged Vanessa closely. Despite them knowing each other for only a few hours, Tanya knew that Vanessa was in pain. Watching her loved ones being hurt by someone that she trusted must have been a hard truth to accept.
The doors upstairs opening and closing caught the two’s attention. Looking up, they saw Somya Spears descending, looking exhausted, like she had gone ten rounds in the ring. As she reached the ground floor, Tanya ran up to her mother, hugged her close, and guided her to the nearest chair to rest.
“Is everything alright, mom?” Tanya asked, worried.
“Yeah… just felt that I might take that long overdue vacation…” Somya answered, leaning against the soft chair with a tired sigh. “Maybe we’ll go to Paris like you wanted, Tanya…”
More steps followed, and Ares, or Mars as he insisted to be called, followed Somya, pulling his folded-up sleeves back. Unlike Somya, he didn’t seem any different from when he went upstairs to help the Sandsmarks, but the few strands of hair on his face told a different story.
“How are they?” Vanessa asked, walking up to the former God of War. “Are they ok?”
Ares turned to Vanessa. “The girl has a lot of heart, far too stubborn to let a beating keep her down.” He said with praise, impressed with the former Wonder Girl’s willpower. “Her Sumerian blood will help her heal in only a few days, but it won’t help her mental wounds after I told her the news about her mother.”
Vanessa had a lot of questions about what he had said, especially the word Sumerian; perhaps Cassie was not simply half-Olympian. However, she focused on the most important detail in his explanation. “What happened with Helena?” She asked in a worried tone. “Is she-”
“She is alive,” Ares said, but his expression shifted, frowning, making her nervous. “Physically, she will recover, she has only a few cuts and bruises. Even a human like her can heal those.”
“But?”
“But it's the spell Circe struck her with. It is unlike anything I’ve seen because it is of her creation,” Ares explained, and Vanessa ground her teeth together when she heard the name belonging to the stranger who hurt her and her loved ones. “Whatever she used, it is affecting her very soul, slowly killing her.”
“Like a virus?” Vanessa asked, and Ares nodded. “Magic can do that?”
“It does,” Ares answered. “Magic can create a nuclear bomb if the user has the patience for it. And Circe is a master at it, one of the very best and most gifted witches on the planet, so making something like this would be as easy as making a cake for her.”
Magic had never been SCYTHE’s priority, but the Commander still made them study anything related to the subject in case they had to face it. Vanessa had never expected to see it at this scale.
“Can you break it?” Vanessa asked. “Find a way to break the curse from Helena’s soul?”
Ares took a deep breath, pocketing his hands. “It’s too complex to break. I will admit Magic is not my strongest suit, but even if you bring in someone knowledgeable, it would be a while for them to break her creation,” he explained. “You need someone at her level of knowledge when it comes to magic, and I am not the best person to face her in that department.”
“Then we call for a specialist, anyone, really,” Vanessa said in desperation. “If this is like a virus, a curse, then we bring a surgeon to cut it out! Maybe Cassie can use her Justice Legion connection, or maybe you can call someone for a favor.”
Vanessa's desperation was clear. She was willing to call for the Justice Legion, the very people she swore to go against for their vigilantism, if it meant saving Helena Sandsmark, her promise be damned.
“The spell is growing far too rapidly. By the time you find someone, it will be far too late,” Ares said solemnly. “The only person in the world who can break the spell without any problem or fear of failsafe is Hecate, the Goddess of Magic. She was Circe’s mentor, and she taught her everything she could about magic. No matter how complex it is, Hecate would understand it.”
“She can help us?”
Ares shook his head. “No, she has no interest in helping the world unless it is connected to her directly, and even then, dealing with her is the worst-case scenario because there is a chance she’ll side with Circe before she even thinks of helping us.”
“So what now?” Vanessa asked, sounding defeated. “Just let Helena die? Let Cassie suffer? Let Circe win?!” she shouted angrily, finally addressing Circe by name. All of this explanation from Ares told her one thing: that the Witch had them beat, and they couldn’t do anything about it.
Ares didn’t react to her outburst, while the Spears looked worried. Tanya, for her part, tried to walk up to calm Vanessa, but the War God raised his hand to stop her, shaking his head and giving her the silent sign to let Vanessa be.
“There is one way: it will be quicker if we act fast enough, but it would take everything from all of us for it to happen,” Ares said, beginning his explanation. “There is a chain link connecting the spell, from the spell caster to Circe. This means it can be broken if we force Circe to release the chain connecting her to Helena…” he explained, letting his words be understood by the occupants in the room before finishing with one last note. “Killing Circe would also break the binding if she didn’t leave any contingencies.”
Vanessa gritted her teeth. “So we have to make her break the spell, and hopefully she doesn’t screw us over… or we kill her, and hopefully she still doesn’t screw us over even in death?” she asked, and Ares nodded. “What kind of person is willing to put in all that work? Just for revenge? On Diana, who is long gone?”
Ares shrugged and turned to the Spears, his gaze focused on Tanya, his daughter. Someone whom he never thought he would meet again was facing him, without knowledge of their blood relations.
“Possibly,” Ares answered, taking a step back. “But if there is one thing I know for sure, Circe does not put these kinds of bindings without any reason. Whatever that reason is involves Cassandra Sandsmark and whether she will choose to make Circe break the spell or kill her, tainting her forever.”
Silence came to the room, letting Ares’s words sink in for all occupants, which might have been the same words he said to the Sandsmarks.
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The room of Somya Spears was quiet, with the only sound being the breathing of Helena Sandsmark lying on the bed sleeping. The room was spacious, with an expensive queen-sized bed as expected from an interim CEO of one the largest companies in the world.
Seated a few feet away on a chair was Cassandra Sandsmark, dressed in fresh clothes given to her by Somya after throwing off the bloody tattered ones she had arrived in. Watching her mother closely, Cassandra’s mind was racing, especially after what Ares told her about the curse Circe placed on her mother, slowly destroying her soul bit by bit until she was nothing but a husk.
“Dammit!” In anger at their situation, she crushed the armchair, tearing its arm off like it was made of paper. If she was stronger, faster, and had the heart for it, she would have stopped the Witch, stopped her from hurting her city, the people of SCYTHE, and those caught in the crossfire, stopped her from hurting her mother…
She buried her face into her hands, tears running down her eyes as she despaired. Everything she worked on after Coast City evaporated was ground up under a very powerful enemy out for revenge.
Considering Circe’s ultimatum, her city could well be gone by the time this was over.
“Artemis… please be safe…” she whispered. She had nearly had a panic attack when she heard the news of the Amazon heading to SCYTHE HQ to stop the prison break, and then… nothing. No matter how many times she dialed her phone, there was no one answering, and she feared for the worst.
She heard her mother coughing, and Cassandra was quickly by her side. “Mom!” she called for her, holding her hand.
“Cassandra?...” Her mother said her name weakly. Her skin was becoming paler, a clear sign that the curse spell was working. “Are you… ok?”
“I’m fine, Mom,” Cassandra answered, covering the bandages hidden inside her clothes. “We’re safe. You’re safe.” she said, tightening both her hands around her mothers.
“Did you… break something?” She asked, looking at the chair behind her. “You shouldn’t be… doing that… we are guests…”
Cassandra laughed, her tears falling away. “Sorry… it’s just… it’s been a hell of a week…”
Helena touched her daughter’s cheek, noticing the bandage on it. “You’re… hurt…”
“It’s alright, Mom. Just a few bruises,” Cassandra assured. “You shouldn’t worry, you know I can take it…”
“I am your… mother, Cassandra,” Helena said, facing her daughter. “Demi-God or not… I will always be worried… scared for my little girl.”
Cassandra’s tears came back. Seeing her mother remain strong despite everything made her happy, and she was terrified of losing her.
“So… my soul is cursed?” Helena asked.
“You heard all that?”
“Can’t not… with all the swearing…” Helena noted, giving her daughter a small smile. “You shouldn’t swear at people, Cassandra, especially those who are trying to help.”
“I know, I know,” Cassandra said. She had gone off on Ares after he explained what happened to her mother, and she might have overreacted when she put all her anger on the former War God. “It’s just… I don’t want to lose you… not while we can fix this.”
Helena sat up on her bed, fully facing her daughter. “Which is why… I don’t want you to make the wrong choice.”
“I won’t,” Cassandra said with a low tone. “I will make Circe free you from this curse-”
“No, Cassandra,” Helena grabbed both of Cassandra’s hands with hers. “That is not what I meant…”
Cassandra raised her brows, confused. “Mom?”
“I heard everything… from Circe’s spell… how it works… and how it can be broken…” Helena said, shocking Cassandra. “I know you already decided what you feel you have to do.”
Cassandra didn’t answer, avoiding her mother’s disapproving gaze accusing her. Ares said the quickest way to break the binding and the spell was either by forcing Circe to break it herself or by killing her, severing the connection.
But if what Circe said was true, that Diana decided to kill her instead of making her surrender like everyone else who faced her, that means there was no chance the Witch would submit willingly. She would rather die than give the satisfaction of admitting defeat.
Which left only one solution where she could save her mother.
Helena sighed, knowing what decision her daughter might have made. She held her hand tightly and changed the subject. “I have to tell you something…”
“No, mom. You’re not giving me the ‘Dying Speech’, not while there is a chance we can save you-”
“It’s about your father,” Helena cut her off, shutting Cassandra up. “Your real father…”
Cassandra remembered Circe calling her Daughter of Enlil, not Zeus. Ares said he was a friend of her father, which confused her because Ares hated Zeus, so it wouldn’t make sense that he would help out even if they were his siblings.
Enlil…” Cassandra said the name aloud, and Helena’s eyes widened, her breath hitching when she heard the name. “Circe… she called me Daughter of Enlil… Child of the Sky...”
Helena took a deep breath, bringing her daughter closer. “Yes… that is true…” she began. “You are not Zeus’s daughter, Cassandra, nor you are an Olympian in any way… but you are in fact… Sumerian… Mesopotamian,” The elder Sandsmark brought her youngest closer and spoke carefully, as if worried that someone might hear them. “Your father is Enlil, the Sumerian God of Wind… and he was the kindest man I have ever known…”
From then on, Helena explained Cassandra’s origins as carefully as possible, pushing on even while the spell affected her. She explained how she met Enlil, a man with golden hair similar to Cassandra’s, who introduced himself as an expert in Mesopotamian history during an expedition in Iraq. They had become rivals at first due to their clashing personalities, but how that developed into respect, to eventually falling in love after a very lengthy adventure that sounded like the plot of The Mummy.
And that love resulted in Cassandra’s birth. He helped raise her with Helena for the first year and a half before he disappeared because he had Olympian enemies and had to leave them to keep them safe.
While she explained all this, Cassandra’s mind went to another piece of critical information. Her father’s true identity had never been the most important thing for her. But what made it important was what Circe told her about Diana’s true reason for coming to Gateway City. It wasn’t just settling in a ‘piss-end of a city’ the more she taught about it, the more she realized the terrifying truth behind her mentor’s reasoning for coming to the city.
Diana was sent to find Cassandra, a Sumerian Demi-God, the Olympians greatest enemy since the Titans, and eliminate her. The prophecy of the Godkiller that they had feared might have come from Cassandra, but all it did was start a long, personal, and bloody war between two women because of the gods' demands for blood.
And now, she, Artemis, and Gateway City suffered the consequences. Even after Diana’s death, Circe would not let her hatred for what had happened to her go, and if it meant destroying her mentor’s legacy, she would do it.
‘Diana…’ Cassandra thought in sadness.
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SCYTHE Sub Base - Industrial District:
“I am not sure how you were able to do it, but you somehow found an ever more depressing place than that HQ of yours. It makes the cell you put us in look like a five-star hotel room,” said one Pamela Isley, formerly Poison Ivy, seated in the middle of a large room behind a large table. Around her were what was left of the SCYTHE agents they had saved during the escape, all working to get the makeshift base they had hidden up and running.
Alexei Abramovici, the Bloodcrow of SCYTHE, glared at the former supervillain, not happy with her comment. He turned to one of his men and began barking orders, “You! Get the goddamn Black Room working! We are running blind here!”
‘Worker drones even without their Commander.’ Pamela looked on unimpressed at the agents. She had never been that sympathetic to the plight of cops getting killed, especially militarized ones. The once mighty and feared peacekeepers of Gateway, who went to war against all the crime syndicates and the Red Centipedes, were now a mere little squad that won’t be able to protect a mini-mart, let alone every escaped convict under the command of the White Magician.
“Man… the signal here sucks!” complained Miguel Barragan by her side, raising his phone and trying to catch any kind of signal. “Could barely talk to my boyfriend when I called him, and can’t connect to the internet,” he complained. He tried once again to call but he couldn’t find a signal. “Useless brick…”
“We are underground in a bunker previously owned by Neo-Nazis, Barragan,” Pamela noted. From what she had heard, this used to be an old RedCent hideout that SCYTHE took over after the war, using it as a smaller base in case of emergency. “Not receiving any signal is part of the appeal of the place.”
“Bunker, huh…” Miguel chuckled. The name Bunker reminded him of the super name that he picked out; the more time passed, the more convinced he was that it was the right one.
Pamela gave a confused look at his expression and shrugged it off. Turning to her right, she saw the silent Emily Sung staring off into the distance. Unlike Barragan, Emily had other matters on her mind. Whatever she sensed or saw back at SCYTHE HQ freaked her out, like seeing something she shouldn’t.
Just as Pamela was about to ask her how she was feeling, a knock on the large blast doors echoed around the base, loud enough for all to hear. Quickly, everyone felt tense, and the SCYTHE agents covered the door as Alexei signaled them to aim their weapons. After the news of the escaped convicts taking control of SCYTHE HQ and their equipment and weaponry, the agents knew that they were being haunted now by the convicts looking for revenge, so they were not taking any chances.
“Would you mind opening the door!” A familiar voice said behind the door, a voice Pamela recognized right away. “I have a bloody Amazon here, and I would like her off my fur!”
“Barbara?” Pamela realized.
“Minerva? As in the Cheetah?” Alexei asked, eyes narrowed with suspicion. “She could be working with them, with the White Magician.”
“She isn’t,” Pamela answered, glaring at the SCYTHE soldier for the accusation. “She would never ally with the psychos you had under lock and key.”
Alexei scoffed. “That woman got a cemetery filled with people who say otherwise, and she hurt the mother of someone I know.”
Before the two could argue, Miguel stood up and decided to take action. He extended his hand, forming a large arm construct from it, and grabbed the handle of the blast door. With one pull, he opened it wide. Barbara entered. Her feline form made some of the SCYTHE agents tense, and weapons were still trained on her.
“Quite the welcoming committee…” she noted in sarcasm. “Now, would you be dears and get this woman some help?” She adjusted the unconscious and bloody Artemis on her back. Her blood covered Barbara’s fur.
“Medic!” Alexei called for an agent nearby before turning to Miguel. “And you, don’t use your freaky powers until I order you to do so.”
“Sorry tin man, I don’t speak fascist,” Miguel responded with a smirk, and Alexei glared at him.
The medic quickly came to Barbara and guided her to a nearby makeshift hospital room, which had a bed and various equipment to help the SCYTHE wounded. Barbara went in haste, and gently, with the help of the medic, they placed the injured Amazon on the bed, her blood soaking the white sheets red.
“How the hell did you even find us?” Alexei asked as he and the others entered. “I made sure I covered all our steps.”
“You did,” Barbara noted, stepping back to let the medic check on Artemis. She turned to Alexei and pointed at her nose. “But one of you has a very special pheromone that I can smell for miles,” she said with a smile as she turned her gaze to Pamela. “Still with those rose scents around you.”
The redhead smiled. “Maybe it’s that mark you left on me.”
“More than you think, Pammy.”
“Christ…” the medic gasped, catching everyone’s attention. “How is she still alive? And how long has she been like this?” He asked, examining the injured Amazon.
Her armor was wholly wrecked, beyond repair. Her headpiece was half broken, and the gauntlets and braces on her arms and legs were dented and unusable. Her injuries were severe: open wounds, slash marks, and burn marks were all over her body, and judging from blows on her armor, she might have had a few broken bones as well.
“Didn’t bother to look at the time with some of the grunts that were sent after us,” Barbara answered, leaning on a nearby chair as fatigue finally set in for her. “But these Amazons are too stubborn to die, and I know that from experience…”
The number of times Barbara thought she had beaten Diana only for the Amazon to get back up and beat her back was many, and it frustrated the woman to no end, but now she couldn’t help but be in awe at the resilience of these warriors.
“Her Amazon gifts will heal her,” Barbara noted. “But I am not sure how long it will take…”
“I doubt it will take more than a few days at least…” the medic noted, bringing out some bandages and wrapping them around her arms. “She will need a miracle to even walk out of here on her own two feet.”
“Uhmm…” Everyone in the room turned to Emily Sung, who stood by the doorway. “I… I think I can help her heal faster.”
Barbara and the medic gave her an odd look. To better explain it, Emily brought her hands together, and a small flame began to form from her palm. However, they weren’t bright orange flames; they were blue flames, and they didn’t feel any heat from them.
“I developed this technique while training,” said Emily. “It's a fire spell that doesn’t burn, but it heals people. I first used it on Miguel when he hurt his hands, and it was instantaneous,” she explained, and Miguel showed his fully healed hand as if he was demonstrating it. “But this will be the first time I will heal someone with this severe of injuries…”
Pamela and Barbara looked at the blue flames with wide eyes. In Pamela’s case, she was told that Emily had powers, and from Miguel’s description, she had the power of all the elements. However, seeing it firsthand and feeling it from just that tiny flame made her sense there was power behind it, warmth, like the sun.
“Do it,” Barbara said, taking a step back. “At this point, if we need magic to get her back into the fight, we better get to it before we lose her for real.” She turned to the shocked medic. This was the first time he would ever see magic in play. “And you, guide her in whatever wounds need to be healed.”
The medic nodded. It was better than nothing. With his guidance and Miguel’s support by her side, Emily went to work to heal Wonder Woman, who was in a state of life and death if they didn’t work fast enough, all while Circe and her crew were out there terrorizing the city.
“What’s the news out there?” Alexei asked after the three left the infirmary room. “We are in the dark here, and I couldn’t radio in anyone with the pieces of junk we got. Not even my brother, who was trying to get as many agents as possible.”
“Brother?” Barbara asked before she realized who his brother was. Her expression became solemn. She remembered the Warhammer who stayed behind to slow Circe and her crew, giving Barbara a chance to escape with Artemis on her back. “The guy with the Hammer…”
Alexei furrowed his brows, noticing the change in her expression. “What happened to my brother?”
Barbara took a deep breath and began explaining everything that had happened: the White Magician’s true identity, her taking over SCYTHE HQ, her ultimatum to Wonder Girl, and finally, Anatoly Abromivici’s sacrifice to save them.
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Somewhere in Gateway…
With the loss of SCYTHE and their headquarters, the surviving agents didn’t have the necessary support from the intel agents in the Black Room to fight off against the newly revived Red Centipedes, now grown more powerful with the help of the escaped convicts, more than happy to exact revenge.
With the bridges closed off, SCYTHE’s weakened state, and Wonder Woman being presumed dead, the city had been thrown into chaos. Streets filled with criminals and looters taking full advantage of what had happened, stealing anything from everyone across the island.
Red Centipedes roamed the streets with military trucks, taken from SCYTHE after their HQ had fallen to the White Magician’s control, making full use of their hardware to hunt down any surviving agent, delivering the message that they were the new peacekeepers of Gateway.
“Let me go!”
A woman, a worker from Taco Whiz, was being dragged from the streets by a group of RedCent grunts. Taken into a nearby corner, the RedCent dropped the worker on the dirty ground. Their eyes had terrible intentions behind them.
“Come on, man,” one RedCent grunt said from behind to his buddy. “We are supposed to find those SCYTHE fuckers, not mess around.”
“You’re serious?” The buddy looked at his friend like he was crazy. “We’ve been locked for months in SCYTHE’s cells; we can have a few minutes of fun.”
“Please! Don’t do this!” The woman screamed, tears falling from her eyes, afraid of what they would do to her. She tried to stand up and run away but was quickly pushed back down on the pavement.
The RedCent approached the woman, who crawled away from them in fear. “Come on, girl, I just need to release all this stress after being locked up for so long!” He proclaimed, giving the woman a leery look before turning to his buddy. “Hey man, I can share! Maybe we can get someone else from the street-”
The RedCent stopped speaking, catching his breath for a moment after he saw his buddy lying on the ground face first, knocked out cold. Looking up, his eyes widened in shock when he saw the person standing before him. “You’re… you were supposed to be dead?!”
Covered in heavy bandages and wrecked NIGHT armor, and carrying a mace in his hand and a pissed-off look on his face, Commander Hector Hall stood before the RedCent grunt like a dark spectre coming back to life. Kicking the knocked-out buddy aside, the Commander looked between the grunt and the terrified woman before he hardened his glare at the RedCent.
“Stay back!” The RedCent grunt aimed his weapon, hands shaking in fear. “I said stay the fuck back-”
In a moment, Hall moved at such a speed he looked like a blur, cutting the distance between the two. With one swing of his mace, he smacked him squarely on the head, sending him to the ground.
Hall turned to the woman he saved, who looked at him in horror. “Go… get to safety…”
Without another word, the woman ran toward the exit and into the streets, away from the alley. Now alone with the two RedCents, Hall grabbed the knocked-out buddy and woke him up, making the man see the bandaged-up Hall looking down at him with hateful eyes.
“You… I want you to send your boss a message…” Hall began, making him face the Commander. “Tell the White Magician, Circe, that I am declaring war on her and on anyone who stands by her side.” He turned and walked up to the other grunt, who was crawling away from the Commander in fear, grabbing his bleeding head. He begged for his life, but Hall ignored his pleas. “And this, this is for my men that you Centipedes have killed…
He lifted his bloody mace and brought it down like a hammer on the begging Red Centipede as his buddy looked on in horror. He lifted it up once more to reveal the man’s head was crushed like a watermelon.
Commander Hector Hall was still alive, and as long as he was still breathing, SCYTHE would remain standing to fight against all threats against Gateway City.
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Wonder Women Vol 3.

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2024.05.16 08:45 ECOWAYHOUSEWARE Which is better, owala or stanley?

Which is better, owala or stanley?
When it comes to choosing the right water bottle, the decision between a Stanley tumbler and an Owala water bottle can be a tough one. Both offer unique features and benefits that cater to different preferences and needs.
In a thoughtful consideration of the two, it’s important to weigh the key factors that matter most to you. The Stanley tumbler is renowned for its impressive temperature-retaining capabilities, keeping beverages hot or cold for hours on end. Its durable construction and sleek design also make it a popular choice for those with an active lifestyle.
On the other hand, the Owala water bottle boasts a user-friendly design with a wide mouth opening for easy cleaning and filling. Its innovative features, such as the flip-top lid and the built-in straw, provide added convenience for daily hydration. Additionally, the Owala’s lightweight and compact size make it a practical option for on-the-go use.
Ultimately, the decision between a Stanley tumbler and an Owala water bottle comes down to your personal preferences, needs, and the specific features that are most important to you. Take the time to carefully consider your priorities and choose the option that will best suit your lifestyle and hydration requirements.
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Stanley Tumbler: The Classic Insulated Companion

The Stanley Classic Vacuum Insulated Tumbler has long been a trusted companion for those seeking to keep their beverages at the perfect temperature, whether it’s a steaming hot coffee on a chilly morning or a refreshing iced tea on a sweltering summer day. This iconic tumbler has stood the test of time, becoming a staple in the lives of those who value quality, durability, and functionality.
Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, the Stanley tumbler boasts superior insulation capabilities, ensuring that your drink maintains its desired temperature for hours on end. The vacuum-sealed design not only preserves the temperature but also prevents any unwanted flavors or odors from seeping in, allowing you to enjoy your beverage exactly as intended.
What sets the Stanley tumbler apart is its timeless design, which seamlessly blends form and function. The sleek, minimalist aesthetic complements a wide range of personal styles, making it a versatile choice for both casual and professional settings. Whether you’re commuting to work, embarking on a hike, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, the Stanley tumbler is there to provide a reliable and convenient way to savor your favorite drinks.
Beyond its practical applications, the Stanley tumbler also holds a special place in the hearts of many, serving as a symbol of enduring quality and a reminder of the simple pleasures in life. Its durability and long-lasting performance make it an investment worth considering, as it can accompany you on countless adventures and become a trusted companion for years to come.

Owala Water Bottle: The New Challenger on the Block

The Owala water bottle has emerged as a new challenger in the crowded hydration market, offering a unique set of features that set it apart from the competition. With a thoughtful design and a focus on functionality, this bottle is worth considering for those seeking a reliable and versatile water companion.
One of the standout features of the Owala bottle is its innovative FreeSip technology, which allows for easy, one-handed drinking without the need to unscrew a lid. This can be particularly useful for active individuals or those on the go, who value the convenience of quick hydration.
In addition to its user-friendly drinking mechanism, the Owala bottle boasts a durable construction and a sleek, modern aesthetic. The bottle’s double-wall insulation helps to maintain the temperature of your beverage, whether you’re sipping on icy water or a hot cup of tea.
As with any product, the Owala bottle has its pros and cons that potential buyers should consider. While the FreeSip feature and insulation capabilities are impressive, some users have noted that the bottle can be challenging to clean due to its intricate design. Additionally, the price point may be a consideration for those on a tighter budget.
Overall, the Owala water bottle presents a thoughtful and innovative approach to hydration, making it a worthy contender in the crowded water bottle market. For those seeking a reliable, functional, and stylish water companion, the Owala bottle is certainly worth a closer look.

Head-to-Head: Comparing the Key Features of Stanley and Owala, which is better?

When it comes to finding the perfect water bottle, the choice between Stanley and Owala can be a tough one. Both brands are known for their high-quality, durable products, but how do they stack up in terms of key features? Let’s take a thoughtful look at the comparison.

  1. Insulation Performance: Both Stanley and Owala pride themselves on exceptional insulation, keeping drinks hot or cold for hours on end. However, in-depth testing has shown that Owala bottles tend to have a slight edge when it comes to temperature retention.
  2. Leak-Proof Design: Preventing spills is a critical consideration, and here the two brands are closely matched. Stanley tumbler 40oz is not leak-proof, Owala water bottle offers reliable, leak-proof lids that provide peace of mind during transport.
  3. Durability: Stanley has long been revered for its virtually indestructible construction, built to withstand the rigors of the outdoors. Owala bottles, while not quite as rugged, are still impressively durable for everyday use.
  4. Ease of Use: Where Owala may pull ahead is in the user-friendly design of their bottles. The wide mouth and simple one-handed operation make them a joy to drink from, even on the go.
Ultimately, the “better” choice between Stanley and Owala comes down to your personal preferences and priorities. Both offer excellent quality, but the slight advantages in insulation, leak-proofing, and ease of use may give Owala the edge for many consumers.

What we do: Ecoway help you to develop high-end water bottle tumbler to compete with Stanley and Owala

Developing and manufacturing high-end water bottle tumblers to compete with established brands like Stanley and Owala requires a thoughtful approach. As a water bottle manufacturer, it’s essential to understand the market demands, quality expectations, and the unique features that set your product apart.
Ecoway, a leading OEM manufacturer of steel bottles, has the expertise to guide you through this process. They work closely with clients to develop customized water bottle tumblers that not only meet but exceed industry standards. From material selection to design optimization, Ecoway’s team of engineers and designers ensure that your product can stand out in the competitive landscape.
By partnering with a top steel tumbler supplier in China like Ecoway, you can leverage their extensive manufacturing capabilities and quality control measures to deliver a high-end water bottle tumbler that can rival the best in the market. This collaborative approach allows you to focus on your brand’s unique selling points while Ecoway handles the technical aspects of production.
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2024.05.16 08:42 Glitterbug1017 I hate having a child. I feel guilty every day.

I’m a solo mom to a little girl who is almost 2 years old. Her dad is an addict so I don’t let him around. Let me start by saying I absolutely love my daughter and I make sure she lives an amazing life. We travel all over the east coast, we do everything together, she is my best friend. But I’m miserable. Is it wrong to say I absolutely hate being a mom? I’m exhausted. She stays up til 3-4 am every single night no matter how tired I think she is, she rarely naps, she’s constantly into everything & destroying the house. I work long busy shifts on my feet and sometimes I can barely walk by the time I leave work.. then I have to come home and break my back over this child until 4 in the morning. I totally understand she’s just being a toddler and I’m not mad at her. It just sucks so bad never having even a few minutes to gather my thoughts. I get so annoyed by her & feel so much rage towards her and I know I shouldn’t. The only person who helps me is my dad. He doesn’t listen to anything I say and gives her sugar or caffeine, let’s the dogs lick her which causes her to break out in hives or eczema which I have to deal with & explain to the doctor, he takes her to play in the mud in brand new clothes and shoes so then I have to buy more when he could just change her into play clothes, he will let her take a nap at 8pm knowing she’s going to be up all night. I just cry every single day because I’m so sick of this life with a toddler. And sick of the one person I have to babysit who does not respect my wishes. When does it get easier? I feel so guilty because I do not want to wish the time away, I do not want to blink and open my eyes one day and she’s all grown up. But this toddler phase is killing me and we’re just getting started. How did yall get your kids to sleep? How do you stay sane when you’re a single parent who gets absolutely no free time? Usually I have to wait until she’s asleep after 3am-4am to shower or else she screams at me the whole time I’m washing off because she wants me to put her in the shower with me or hold her. I can’t even sit and watch a 30 minute tv show because my toddler is screaming or throwing a fit to watch her shows. And by the time she goes to sleep it’s already 4am so I can’t do anything else but go to bed. I’m losing so much weight not having a moment to even cook myself a meal, I’m having suicidal thoughts although I would never leave her on this earth without me. I feel like I’m completely losing myself and my mind. I gave birth completely alone as her dad was in jail at the time, I worked on my feet until the day I gave birth and I just feel so defeated and alone. My pelvic floor is very weak ever since giving birth (I assume since I’ve never gotten a chance to lay down and rest or heal) so sometimes after work it feels like I’m giving birth all over again there’s so much pressure on my pelvis. The pain is unreal. I’d never give my child up, sometimes I just wish I could go back and do things differently. I feel like I’m just not cut out for this mom life and it makes me so sad to feel this way.
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2024.05.16 08:38 VolarRecords Thomas Townsend Brown and Nikolai Tesla -- UFOs and Electrogravity Propulsion and How to Build a Flying Saucer

Thomas Townsend Brown and Nikolai Tesla -- UFOs and Electrogravity Propulsion and How to Build a Flying Saucer
Just tried posting this on UFOs and aliens and it was taken down because of Reddit's filters.
Last night I posted about Thomas Townsend Brown's research into building UFOs that goes back to the late 1920s right about the same time that Tesla was patenting his own research about UFOs.
https://www.reddit.com/UFOs/comments/1csdviz/comment/l49mtn9/?context=3
I only know about T. Townsend Brown thanks to this Jesse Michels recent doc that a number of you have seen. I watched it twice when it came out and it blew my mind. I'm not a physicist by any means and can't explain shit to anyone. Just trying to pull together some threads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTEWLSTyUic&pp=ygUkamVzc2UgbWljaGVscyB0aGUgbWFuIHdobyBidWlsZCB1Zm9z
Jesse Michels actually learned about T. Townsend Brown from his doc on Grusch documenting his time around his hearing last July.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRO5jOa06Qw&t=3s
A number of you in the field of mathematics and physics with a huge interest in UFOs chimed in today, and I can't even keep up. It's all pretty brain-breaking stuff. I'm super armchair about all of this but have always been very interested. So in response to a couple of comments, I took the very simple measure of looking into Brown's Wikipedia. Yes, I'm very aware of the whole Guerilla Skeptics thing. I even happened to pass by their office here in LA after going to the sole US press conference on the Nazca Mummies here in Beverly Hills on March 11th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbz7Ce4Q5dE&t=2s
Here's the u/thegoodtroubleshow episode about the Guerilla Skeptics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ACu-pUSHg&t=13s
Anyway, hope this stuff doesn't get scrubbed, but here's Brown's Wikipedia page as it stands now. Seems like a lot of you have already done years of research on him, so I doubt much can truly be hidden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Townsend_Brown
Brown filed a number of patents:
Patents
  • GB300311 — A method of and an apparatus or machine for producing force or motion (accepted 1928-11-15)
  • US 1,974,483 — Electrostatic motor (1934-09-25)
  • US 2,949,550 — Electrokinetic apparatus (1960-08-16)
  • US 3,018,394 — Electrokinetic transducer (1962-01-23)
  • US 3,022,430 — Electrokinetic generator (1962-02-20)
  • US 3,187,206 — Electromagnetic apparatus (1965-06-01)
  • US 3,196,296 — Electric generator (1965-07-20)
Here's a website dedicated to him:
http://ttbrown.com/. Maintained by Paul Schatzkin, author of "Defying Gravity: The Parallel Universe of T. Townsend Brown"
One of the references mentioned on his Wiki page is this, perhaps a book titled "Lost Journals." Here's Chapter Six.
https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/tesla/lostjournals/lostjournals06.htm
Chapter Six
UFOs and Electrogravity Propulsion
~Did Tesla Discover the Secrets of Antigravity~?
Nikola Tesla has been credited for the creation of much of the technology that we take for granted today. Without the genius of Tesla we would not have radio, television, AC electricity, Tesla coil, fluorescent lighting, neon lighting, radio control devices, robotics, x-rays, radar, microwaves and dozens of other amazing inventions.
Because of this, it is no surprise that Tesla also delved into the world of flight and possibly, antigravity. In fact, his last patent in 1928 (#1,655,114), was for a flying machine that resembled both a helicopter and an airplane. Before he died, Tesla reportedly devised plans for the engine of a spaceship. He called it the anti-electromagnetic field drive or Space Drive.
Here's this article mentioned in that publication by Tesla.
Man's Greatest Achievement by Nikola Tesla
New York American — July 6, 1930
from Rastko'sNetwork Website
Here's more from that link:
~How to Build a Flying Saucer~
Tesla had discovered that the electrostatic emission from the surface of a conductor will always concentrate where the surface curves or even presents an edge. The sharper the curve or edge, the greater the concentration of electron emission. Tesla also observed that an electrostatic charge will flow over the surface of a conductor rather than penetrate it. This is called the Faraday or Skin Effect, discovered by ~Michael Faraday~ many years ago.
This also explains the principles of the Faraday Cage which is used in high voltage research labs to protect humans and electrosensitive equipment from harm. According to eyewitness reports of interiors of UFOs, there is a circular column or channel through the center of the vehicle.
This reportedly serves as a superstructure for the rest of the saucer shaped vehicle, and also carries a high voltage, high frequency coil. It is believed to be a resonant transformer which gives the electrostatic and electromagnetic charge to the craft and establishes polarity.
This coil is relative to what is known as a Tesla coil. The Tesla Coil of course, was invented by Tesla in 1891. This column or channel is approximately two feet in diameter and is hollow. On some vehicles this hollow area has a turbine generator in it.
When the vacuum is created on one hemisphere of the craft, the atmospheric pressure is allowed to rush through the tube to drive a sort of turbine electrical generator. Some reports say the extraterrestrials use this system as stationary power plants for electrical energy on their planets as well.
The eyes of the craft are arranged by electro-optic lenses placed at quadrants or wherever they wish to see from. The screen-like monitors are placed on a console where the navigator can observe all areas around and about the vehicle at the same time. This includes the magnification lenses which are used without changing positions.
There are also windows about elbow level and about one foot through or thick. This distance would have to be in view of the four or more walls or plates of the capacitor hulls making up the major portion of the craft. The windows have an iris type of shutter so that when it is closed, it allows electrostatic charge to flow evenly.
~Dr T. Townsend Brown and Electrogravitics~
The idea of using high voltage electricity as a means of propulsion is not new. Tesla laid the groundwork in the late 19th century which was then continued by such notables as Thomas Townsend Brown, who discovered in 1923 what was later called the Biefeld -Brown Effect.
Thomas Townsend Brown, was a physics student of Dr. Paul Alfred Biefeld at the California Institute for Advanced Studies. Brown noticed that when he had two plates carrying high voltages of direct current separated by a dielectric, the negative electrode moved by itself in the direction of the positive plate. In other words, Townsend Brown discovered that it is possible to create an artificial gravity field by charging an electrical capacitor to a high-voltage.
He built a special capacitor which utilized a heavy, high charge-accumulating (high K-factor) dielectric material between its plates and found that when charges with between 70,000 to 300,000 volts, it would move in the direction of its positive pole. When oriented with its positive side up, it would proceed to lose about one percent of it's weight.
He attributed this motion to an electrostatically-induced gravity field acting between the capacitor's oppositely charged plates. By 1958, he had succeeded in developing a 15 inch diameter model saucer that could lift over 110% of its weight. Brown's experiments had launched a new field of investigation which came to be known as Electrogravitics, the technology of controlling gravity through the use of high-voltage electric charge.
As early as 1952, an Air Force major general witnessed a demonstration in which Brown flew a pair of 18 inch disc airfoils suspended from opposite ends of a rota-table arm. When electrified with 50,000 volts, they circuited at a speed of 12 miles per hour.
About a year later, he flew a set of 3 foot diameter saucers for some Air Force officials and representatives from a number of major aircraft companies. When energized with 150,000 volts, the discs sped around the 50 foot diameter course so fast that the subject was immediately classified.
Interavia magazine later reported that the discs could attain speeds of several hundred miles per hour when charged with several hundred thousand volts. Brown's discs were charged with a high positive voltage, on a wire, running along their leading edge and a high negative voltage, on a wire, running along their trailing edge.
As the wires ionized the air around them, a dense cloud of positive ions would form ahead of the craft and corresponding cloud of negative ions would form behind the craft. Brown's research indicated that, like the charged plates of his capacitors, these ion clouds induced a gravitational force directed in the minus to plus direction.
As the disc moved forward in the response to its self generated gravity field, it would carry with it its positive and negative ion clouds and their associated electrogravity gradient. Consequently, the discs would ride their advancing gravity wave much like surfers ride an ocean wave.
Dr. Mason Rose, one of Townsend's colleagues, described the discs principle of operation as follows:
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Although skeptics at first thought that the discs were propelled by more mundane effects such as the pressure of negative ions striking the positive electrode. Brown later carried out vacuum chamber tests which proved that a force was present even in the absence of such ion thrust.
He did not offer a theory to explain this unconventional electrogravitic phenomenon; except to say that it was predicted neither by general relativity nor by modern theories of electromagnetism. However, recent advances in theoretical physics provide a rather straightforward explanation of the principle.
According to the novel physics of subquantum kinetics, gravity potential can adopt two polarities, instead of one. Not only can a gravity field exist in the form of a matter-attracting gravity potential well, as standard physics teaches, but it can also exist in the form of a matter repelling gravity potential hill.
Moreover, it predicts that these gravity polarities should be directly matched with electrical polarity; positively charged particles such as protons generating gravity wells and negatively charged particles such as electrons generating gravity hills.
Thus contrary to conventional theory, the electron produces a matter-repelling gravity field. Electrical neutral matter remains gravitationally attractive because of the proton's G-well marginally dominates the electron's G-hill. Consequently, subquantum kinetics predicts that the negative ion cloud behind Brown's disc should form a matter repelling gravity hill while the positive ion cloud ahead of the disc should form a matter attracting gravity well.
As increasing voltage is applied to the disc, the gravity potential hill and well become increasing prominent and the gravity potential gradient between them increasing steep. In Rose's terminology, the craft would find itself on the incline of a gravitational hill. Since gravity force is known to increase in accordance with the steepness of such a gravity potential slope, increased voltage would induce an increasingly strong gravity force on the disc and would act in the direction of the positive ion cloud. The disc would behave as if it was being tugged by a very strong gravitational field emanating from an invisible planet sized mass positioned beyond its positive pole.
Early in 1952 Brown had put together a proposal, code named Project Winterhaven, which suggested that the military developed an antigravity combat saucer with Mach-3 capability. The 1956 intelligence study entitledElectrogravitics Systems - An Explanation of Electrostatic Motion, Dynamic Counterbary and Barycentric Control, prepared by the private aviation intelligence firm, Aviation Studies International Ltd., indicates that as early as November 1954 the Air Force had begun plans to fund research that would accomplish Project Winterhaven's objectives.
The study, originally classified Confidential, mentions the name of more than ten major aircraft companies which were actively involved in the electrogravitics research in an attempt to duplicate or extend Brown's seminal work. Additional information is to be found in another aviation intelligence report entitled: The Gravitics Situation.
Unfortunately, due to the militaries TOP SECRET classification, Townsend Brown's work has not appeared in any physics or science publications that can be accessed.
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2024.05.16 08:37 C0nd0rX Clips of wisdom

Previously posted in discord by multiple group members.
Still WIP
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxNBHptGMdNl-eBsi5prqlhbMdN5EzyKsM Megaphone pattern
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxvfeZp4-W4dBsgl07Hhc4o3h9RE93u7v0 Focus
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxZl8MctTB3beEa7pzjluNxQO3_VBCNAal Ignorance breeds emotion
https://www.twitch.tv/winternomics/clip/FaintFrozenHorseradishCoolCat?filter=clips&range=all&sort=time The Central Banker's Bankers
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxnTV9Et5R3hk_x_yju-oRrCGCY5xCkZ0w Bullflags bottoms - dead bodes - told you so
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxYJc_JkjrimMdIonC3qtD3WYcNb2dIALq Consumer sentiment 1
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxEPyYOKTzOGPZZrJa_2bHSBaOJYY2bOpo Consumer sentiment 2
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxYXuccyb_NeQMtgLCHFRjaFtZMCSkXdb3 Foresight minded
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxD-jrWFeozWA-gzozwYT8UKnBH7v7yx14 Thought preceeds action - graph is a behaviour
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxr-qbKm3Zfkp0cnQKUTKTBVOpj2SSWEoj losses are set and potential cost of doing business
https://www.twitch.tv/winternomics/clip/TsundereStrangeAubergineNerfRedBlaster?filter=clips&range=all&sort=time study the losses
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxtew1O645zcDrC5zGAJtVfOvY9zG9psiD overvalue - undervalue - value governed by law of substitution
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxOaUIid7SyFq6KIFlvnUzTFcWBTe2p-e3 learn to fish - learn to think for yourself and have conviction
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxz6Crr-rsUILhd5OIO1AwnYnrspAzOf81 Herd mentality 1
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxpFIaKerCkrqEeazuZ17UvmSlGY-7jsWh Herd mentality 2
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxG2yXkDU5qpwkuq9XsQnLkd7pvl7m7oO4 arbitrage of perception
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxJ0JR1KzYWV9ddeVbEzWhBW7zo8u1mdV7 Housing Price Mechanics - yield - prices
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx29-VDu1Ihxz5WgOuk54PefxUkCPSWMGf What causes SPY gaps
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbICssst49iuTwHOC1KR5ZBjIeLUfoqPy disappering ppl from the eco
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxkVOaqsCHu5j8dPcBMbH9-TLLBfygLPWP Sector subdivision sympathy
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx12T4L9E1Skui5p70m_rp_YEzJylG9fsA Never bet against the trend if you found one
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3r5WpgGUK5TMmhKn3oTL5ktEAARjHqyK Don't fomo - think and plan
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxY8vV5jmQM3kzmvJ_L8mjik8RO1PyTIT5 Brics VS West 1
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxrCBo1Hi0Y2Xq4XelOvg7A-mjUb9vUQ24 Brics VS West 2
https://clips.twitch.tv/FantasticFunNightingaleM4xHeh Inflation - like water in the pool
https://clips.twitch.tv/DarkCrackyTermitePeteZaroll Fear is a mind killer
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxs51NcN8mahiWGxITSuGieipMQQ9mC2sy Psychology of trends and bullflag
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3JUCvnfSEvKVqNCOD63SZfryoS7lYU83 Be proactive, be vigilent
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxdqZlIXfNBbRlKtxoT7Q8uvbF1AdfomGX Pusshing buttons -> take a breatherPusshing buttons -> take a breather
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzeW-NTXGpX-XSfSn78ucvnROvJeKMGXT Expected earnings surprise - perception arbitrage 1
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxx86A594tRWrbcGFCMhqWYBoPUMNYg1MC Expected earnings surprise - perception arbitrage 2
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxCwxB01EJPXSqbq-yIeMrgHeWduE_y71- Being active is a habit most people don't have - most people are lazy
https://www.twitch.tv/winternomics/clip/EnjoyableTolerantFriesYee?filter=clips&range=all&sort=time Keep progressing, constantly become your better version
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx8CcBVtVEt62uF-m1HcjEc_JhksduoFwS Fractal analysis - add context and sentiments
https://clips.twitch.tv/AlertHelpfulTardigradePermaSmug Manage risk and increase capital systematically
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxs8_E7qC6tk4ni_nlNjyW71iJzEdl5W2e manage emotions - make plans - quantum paths
https://clips.twitch.tv/RichStrongBatteryPeteZaroll Be mechanical - have a business plan
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxPmYxjqI1gUHsRVgqFYs-BYTZth6vAuEB Price is people
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxVI3m4_GUlgYElHIMuTVIOJIBy-AA4wgR attention span - Organisation is everything - consistency - life pattern
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxX76aXOjDlKdGu-SpHU0OtypgBo7HHkue Government spending is the driver of the economy
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxFZBeTIfKWGYNOkPwF0rvy9idF79JICyN Drift is Real - can happen to all of us
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx949hC7BQ40bYdtVMkekP2ih-ZeF30kQ4?si=VpF4BfB4QNJPMAjK Perspective matters - 2 sides of the cup
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxngVpphKOi_hvcyf09g8LqNds4YMgAQrU Fed fighting inflation by preventing labour force from having pricing power over wages.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxYdoI_l7Q0JOrAp2d5fZsZJHXIn-zD70J no one is in - AAPL gets to ATH because no one is ever in it. #AppleEvents
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx-AaE6dG173xUdBFE_MLU2geWUPSZMRej The habits for career trading is not something that everyone has.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxPH2YtekA_hkIVwHbVSPMh8fH5eqPcqkB when it seems too bullish pause and reflect on that
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxZnlIU6yS9ACV0ehQJIbOuKrNGXfzoqDO world basket index
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxXxQQL8aiOlUqwMdY9zahI52idcWBlvSM if it's free, you are the product - People are the product in free to trade brokers
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxlDBkPy9nx5La4D6WAqgzWjTFwDmMKhwE Markets about a few making money -- value is about scarcity and utility -- universe hates socialist
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxpi1XcxdeqXBdVytLYUW5-GJGVzjGjpu3 Watch other sectors for catch up mode on SPY flag rotation
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx5f4tP4tKEEDskgMirStfIUgdZnAuRkEO Not trading is a trade
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxqNSmtWHN90fn3Vu-pw0ZjtSW8x9pppgN price has memory
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx-06loG1pjfXeMSKNcoFLOJO2NjFsxcJb Sentiment damage at he bottom of the bull flag led to the arch.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxBd9GGCQ8tlxVgAMo5MPiF9aB0q1843e2 No one wants it till ATH. - major sentiment damage in the bottom
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx5ex9OC2B58MkYvMAZLFx_rNoRSPdGN9x Duration of the bottom rotation mind fucks people
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxOqS34ojsxMG4Vya3gqzczieprntJiBEM Fed derisking market == sending people back to work
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxscWAVJw_7Szlp98qZxsfJL_SY1p2tdWt Fed derisking market == sending people back to work --2
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx120HZOMQN-TTZL7bcHB2HfOd5YMsQNHp Dxy index and what it is
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQmdDSdNiMPBVNnpuH5xzsldF1E5Uw8bf inflation / deflation = water illustration
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxC6ZW23V9pZzZO1tctMH5zW3K3vL-wlML inflation / deflation = water illustration - 2
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxG5Oe1QlKN_l1T-dCZqXM4q49-a1UvOuh inflation / deflation = water illustration - 3
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxTFxRy6t-ifxZ-mwaGgc3jGhlASaQm-_w Long attention span important for planning on macro resolutions
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxlLskc-W9jpUusxqHvDweDHJoERNGv-uz synchronicity, Objective analysis - observing without judgement
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxZ6rraHg_Sg7Ae1K0o1TDPv3iUHwEkazP observe without judgement - twitter greatest sample of population
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx2Az-MMLUF8QVCA6Dbdmb6fRTgDUiuFEq FED is the Market memo - never bet against the fed
https://www.twitch.tv/winternomics/clip/NeighborlyFrailMallardCmonBruh Information bigotry - system to system
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx8N26_1JkraljnpETDlEt7UFJEAVBbr4a Cycles of the Presidency in US part #1
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxq0ZnFYocliIk5g2u_UdUZRDwpxuc4FMh Debt base Economy explanation, government spending under Democrats
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxAk4Zm2lxbtvqEazMXu0FZ_lwK0rdjs_W Professional trader habits
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxn6kg1Pi-GVfXYxQ9gCSx36hDrcBfWaPI When you cant manage the data flow, you cant use it memo
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxDvijqhLZpj1PjHCMuB5lw06JVqqsPc1t Memo on good idea is seldom and value requires scarcity and utility
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxwg_tahfMcO6_nnCM2ZQAso_3DIgVS5gV Sentiment on rotation to the top memo - nobody wants it
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxZvuNUI5X3i0fOsntLwPU-fPQ-FfW6QBr Best of breed
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxAJLoZuWnTNDKc793xvBn_Z01bUphdpuv What the crowd does
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxR8iZck8a6EkmHOcBcVROpAOjEEo_QtGO Japan - The carry trade and why we watch the YEN
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxyvL3t1R3KbFCP5a-ROWrClRMkbkXE0fe Economists are clueless
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxsjVrJzJJ94eFpCc6V4299ZQww-stfOFP Tesla - Arc & Probably needs consolidation
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzVwbfPERuc1DEWSj0WZqnlEPVwwc0Lpm Unity - Been a Long Time
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxB8ON2jDIFAIA_BADJC_RJsho0yp-MGfo Rotation of sentiments of crowd and marketing phase
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxfO1TqBMKTO1ZbngTU5jdZwsu6_5d1up6 smart money (e.g. goldman sachs in this clip) bullshitting the crowd
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxvw-yvYNdmPv9ekoM76iu8xJK7niQvdE7 TM_HMC_japan - don't sleep on Japan
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxMtNza7rjujyNMXZNvbDXPc9J2FpvHdq5 Bias & People deleting information
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx8YrM1Ps-AxSoUe1jtEuPO-vx-BbE1MpB Bias & People deleting information - emotion and ego
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxcDBNVvhDWXip8x2N4xV_55PL1hkBimSP Detecting Emotions within self is a skill to develop and how we correlate like a school of Fish.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxLyW76I4Ykt6LZth9vVIeqBvbGvydhLd- SPY Emotional Levels - box ranges
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxXjaWFHn57-ME-auOaeKBMFo-0MJCK5mt 1/atometh memo - defi
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxdgPMMTveupZa-Jdr8dvME_lLFJuA5GaH 1/atometh memo second part
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxI3NOZJsydIBPZy3xQ2c8loPuRfGkCLeF Where bad ideas come from... memo on behavior! - dunning kruger effect, empty bell makes the most noise
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzaMRBzYUZo2UsaEGKVKR00N8g4voM5ji BTC & ETH not targeted by SEC
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbkRh5G6F1nXCvejweGcGCx99I7mXFusn memo on planing for breakout, localised monopoly free and clear.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQeY_6i6FEjKsC4wRBaKwCz2E70CCoIpc Price is people 💀 - mass shootings
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxNWKCsJnUp8goTdqjlBbjcAc45SUbCjJM Sympathy plays 🔮
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx2DDHPjBEXRI3rNAiOzQgS1pzOpTgqt2j darth maul move after fed announcement
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxT8XNCfA7ydDtd_78xA_2WPVyMzEm1vzs How misinformation spreads among people
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxr5HkBp1sYdYYFdLlxA0Z4fUWAeH8kEJ_ Media writers are the point of value in the sea of shit and are clueless about the market
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx6WM9HxmMnKziP-yn6GBshuDIz7HiljBv Dow/Gold ratio -- using the ratio to track how Bob Pisani misleads the crowd
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxKU3SBRgBj3TAcz5HZ0jAP47CRCBJF7b2 quad witching day is noisy - caution
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxD554zo5j9erz9d3sUnCneun0yIZpOmFx Close Emotional Extremes and Interaction
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbBOuFMfAzAaVou3l7z23HF7hcucrum0D backwadation explained
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzagKnzgubOy-CSIYxiViUSZPZidGv_Cw How bias works - deletion of information
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2024.05.16 08:35 salmakayakd Im 25m in NYC looking to expand socially

All my friends right now come from work. And they ain't nothing wrong with that. I just wanna meet more people.
I go to the gym in my free time. I'm first generation American, so If u racist against brown people please skip because I don't wanna hear that shit and we got no business hanging out. I remember a dude in school who distributed an underage girls nudes was making fun of my ethnicity. Like ok, being brown not a crime but being a pedophile is motherfucker.
I been working on myself the last couple of years. I'm proud of having the same job for the last 145 days - it helps it's a good job. But real talk I been turning over a new leaf. Im grateful to the universe.
I'm looking to make friends who could help me grow as a human and a son. I'm big on eating healthy and I want to live a life which sets forward a little change to make us humans think about why we treat each other and the earth and the animals around us so poorly.
There's a African proverb which says, 'if u wanna go fast, go alone. But if u wanna go far, go together'
This is a new reddit account because I am making an intentional online persona for myself. My last one was mad random. One love reddit.
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