Hi all!
I am diagnosed with ADHD, which also impacts my processing of reading, writing and numbers. I have been working as a Carer while studying, but on graduation I have started freelancing as an events planner and marketing consultant.
I applied to access to work to help combat the barriers I've found during the transition, and have my assessment on Friday (eeek!). Feeling a little nervous, but I have a good idea of what I want (largely thanks to previous replies to this thread) and would love if others could share their experiences and advice.
I will be asking for the following items -
Laptop - MacBook Air I know this is a point of contention with ATW, but I think I have a strong case. I currently have a desktop, which has no accessibility software. A MacBook would provide the same accessibility as a number of software often offered by ATW, including dictation, and time management controls across apps. Having a laptop also enables me the flexibility to work in cafes, Coworking spaces, etc which is beneficial for body doubling. The built in dictation would be useful for getting everything down as I struggle to type it all out. Additionally, I could use my current monitor as a second screen while working at home, which would be a massive help instead of having to switch tabs and windows. So I would be either be requesting a laptop, or body doubling membership, dictation software and training, plus a microphone or something, a second monitor and other software.
Wireless mouse - for the laptop, ease of use.
Remarkable - for physical note taking.
IdeaMapper Pro - mind mapping and planning.
Noise Canceling Headphones or Loops Helpful for focus, working in cafes etc
ADHD Coaching Learning how to better manage my ADHD in a professional setting. Coping mechanisms and better work habits, time management etc.
Personal Assistant Assisting with day to day admin tasks which I struggle with… Emails, scheduling, invoicing, etc. Proof reading to ensure no mistakes. Help with filing and managing records, to ensure tax returns are correct.
Transport Occasional taxi transport between clients/work meetings, as journeys with multiple changes make me anxious, especially as I've missed my stop a few times. (No more than £120 p/m)
Curious if anyone has other suggestions, or experience asking for any of these things? Or points I could add to help my case? Especially any of the Mac tools people have specifically found helpful for managing their ADHD. I want to make sure I make the most of this opportunity, as it's going to be a massive help!
Will post an update after the assessment as well... Thanks in advance :)

Some info from Facebook group
I’m going to start posting info in here from Facebook group to help users from the ring, I’ve posted these in the group (Pete Lewis) Put together some info on ring syncing issues and battery issues- what to do it may help anyone with any issues especially new users. Hope it helps.
Been some people ring not syncing with the app or new
First of all report all issues and what tried in feedback
How to remove old ring:- Go to :- ( me- settings- ring settings- ring setting tool - remove connected device )
or me- press on the ring at top - ring setting tool - remove connected device .
The old ring must be removed if being replaced.
If new ring ensure the old ring has been removed from app ————————/————
Ring Not Syncing Things to check first

1. If using VPN turn it off
   
2. Ensure Bluetooth enabled
   
3. If Android phone, ensure location services enabled, and allow physical activity ticked In permission. Also on Android phones, you sometimes need to clear cache from RingConn app on phone in settings .
   
4. Ensure charger and ring charged up, log out app - restart phone - log back into app.
   
5. If that does not work try :- put ring into charger, close case -remove app totally from phone - remove ring from Bluetooth in phone - restart phone - reinstall fresh app - - log back into app -open ring case see if ring asks you connect.
   
6. The ring may need resetting , put ring in charging case and gently press on back of ring so it clears the contacts 5-7 times - ring should flash blue when reset - repeat until flashes blue, ring should ask to pair with app.
   
7. If above does not work remove app from phone and restart the phone - reinstall fresh new app from App Store ( make sure you know password and email address it’s in old app )
   

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4QcX2v-Mbw8

1. If above does not resolve issue, please report into feedback in app - so engineers can check what you have done - put all above info into feedback. ———————————————— If you have battery issues or continuous green light on ring - try this and report in feedback.

BATTERY ISSUES - Follow this guide
Battery issues what to do :- ensure charger charged up - white light on charger and fully charge the ring prior to any reset. Leave ring in charger extra hour over 100% as engineers may ask you to do that
Ensure charger and ring contacts points clean to ensure good contact.
1 . First of all charge ring to 100%.ensuring good charge in charging case (white light) plus 1 hour

1. Reset the ring - procedure below
   
2. Log battery times and discharge times from 100% -20%
   
3. Take photos of battery discharge times in app - so it’s time stamped off phone in app to help engineers 100% date time - <20% date time
   
4. Repeat this at least twice.
   
5. Send all info in feedback in app
   

7.if it’s a continuous green light on ring inform feedback all you tried to reset it .
Here’s a reset video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4QcX2v-Mbw8
Light will flash blue on ring in case when reset
The reason :- engineers need to see you have tried to resolve the issue (they will ask you to reset ring)
Then submit all info into feedback, including log of at least two or more - ring discharge times and any photos from app - this has to go in feedback to engineers to assess ring - the more info the better - the engineers will then contact customer care and give them their recommendations to replace the ring if applicable.
Writing only to cs@ringconn.com will do nothing - feedback first
In app - me -FAQ/ Feedback
Join Facebook group for more info like this
https://www.facebook.com/share/8Gc1NeyGpaK18KvS/?mibextid=K35XfP

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DAY: MAY 14, 2024

• 5-14-2024CAN EATING OR DRINKING CAFFEINE BEFORE BED IMPACT YOUR HEALTH? Having a lot of food in your stomach before bed can redirect blood flow to your gut to digest the food, meaning there is less blood flow going to your brain. You need that blood flow to your brain to make sure you go into the different sleep stages. If you have caffeine in your system or are sensitive to it, the time to fall asleep can double. Caffeine has a half-life of up to 4.5 hours, so a safe bet is to avoid caffeine after noon.
• 5-14-2024RESEARCHERS DETECT HIDDEN INGREDIENTS AND QUESTIONABLE CLAIMS IN SUPPLEMENTS some supplement companies may mislead customers with unproven health claims and undeclared ingredients. The researchers focused on supplements that have been associated with the purported treatment or prevention of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. During the pandemic, the use of dietary supplements skyrocketed throughout the world. “There was a big spike in purchase and use of these types
• 5-14-2024TEXT MESSAGES WITH FINANCIAL INCENTIVES CAN HELP MEN WHO ARE LIVING WITH OBESITY LOSE WEIGHT, UK STUDY FINDS text messages with financial incentives can help men who are living with obesity lose weight and could be a valuable alternative to traditional weight management programs. Men who were offered cash for hitting weight loss targets lost more weight than those not given a financial incentive,
• 5-14-2024EXERCISE BENEFITS THE BRAIN, BUT IMPROVING ITS BLOOD VESSELS MAY TAKE LONGER People with less consistent brain blood flow patterns may be at greater risk of dementia and cerebrovascular disease. To explore whether regular aerobic exercise can help, researchers at Iowa State University have conducted a pilot study, the results of which were recently published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. “The big take-away is that exercise is good for the arteries and brain, but its effects are complex and takes time to accumulate benefits
• 5-14-2024SOCIAL ONLINE TRAINING CAN HELP AGAINST LONELINESS AND DEPRESSION a ten-week, partner-based mental online training program boosted resilience, empathy and compassion, and deepened social connections. At the same time, these short daily, app-based practices done with another person, so-called Dyads, decreased loneliness, depression, anxiety and a negative outlook
• 5-14-2024TECH ALONE CAN’T REPLACE HUMAN COACHES IN OBESITY TREATMENT, STUDY FINDS technology alone can’t replace the human touch to produce meaningful weight loss in obesity treatment. The study, titled “An Adaptive Behavioral Intervention for Weight Loss Management: A Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial,” . “Giving people technology alone for the initial phase of obesity treatment produces unacceptably worse weight loss than giving them treatment that combines technology with a human coach
• 5-14-2024ULTRASOUND CAN HELP PATIENTS WITH A TYPE OF RHEUMATIC DISEASE LEAD LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIVES ultrasound can help patients with a type of rheumatic disease to live longer and healthier lives. These patients have so far had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which contributes to premature death. Patients with a type of rheumatic disease called radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, a disease that causes changes in the bones in the pelvis and spine, have poorer health quality of life than control subjects.
• 5-14-2024SCIENTISTS FIND REPEATED, SMALL HITS TO HEAD IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS CAN DAMAGE BLOOD VESSELS IN THE BRAIN The work involved specialized helmets that were used to monitor head impacts in 60 university football players. Credit: Dalhousie University Repeated blows to the heads of football players can damage the small blood vessels of the brain, according to research by Dalhousie University scientists from the Brain Repair Center who believe this damage may contribute to brain dysfunction in some athletes years after play has ended. The neuroscientists found that the brain’s blood vessels can get damaged by a succession of small hits
• 5-14-2024‘MICROPREEMIE’ BABY WHO WEIGHED JUST OVER 1 POUND AT BIRTH GOES HOME FROM ILLINOIS HOSPITAL Nyla was born at just 22 weeks weighing 1 pound and 1 ounce, making her what’s known as a “micropreemie.” She left Silver Cross Hospital on Monday weighing a healthy 10 pounds, and was taken home by her first-time parents
• 5-14-2024RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE IF PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF ADHD REDUCES CRIMINALITY pharmacological treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reduced violence- and public-order related crimes. However, it did not reduce other types of crimes, among patients with ADHD in early to late adolescence considered to be in the gray zone (or on the margin) for such treatment.
• 5-14-2024A NEW DRUG SHOWS POTENTIAL BENEFITS IN THE RECOVERY OF PATIENTS AFTER A HEART ATTACK beneficial effects of the novel drug Sacubitril/Valsartan in the management of myocardial infarction (MI). The research offers new insights into the drug’s ability to reduce inflammation, cardiac fibrosis, and prevent dangerous heart arrhythmias post-MI. Cardiovascular diseases, especially MI,
• 5-14-2024STUDY EXPLORES ROLE OF EPIGENETICS, ENVIRONMENT IN DIFFERING ALZHEIMER’S RISK BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE COMMUNITIES environmentally caused alterations to specific areas of the genome—known as imprint control regions—during early development may contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and that Black people may be more affected than white people. The work adds to our understanding of the ways in which environmental factors can contribute to genetic alterations and disease susceptibility.
• 5-14-2024NEW AI TOOL IMPROVES RISK ASSESSMENT FOR HEART FAILURE CARE researchers have developed a powerful new risk assessment tool for predicting outcomes in heart failure patients. The researchers have made the tool publicly available for free to clinicians. The new tool improves on existing risk assessment tools for heart failure by harnessing the power of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to determine patient-specific risks of developing unfavorable outcomes with heart failure.
• 5-14-2024FAR FROM TOXIC, LACTATE RIVALS GLUCOSE AS BODY’S MAJOR FUEL AFTER A CARBOHYDRATE MEAL A volunteer is monitored after being given a large dose of glucose to determine how well people switch from fat to carbohydrate metabolism as they age. In the tests at UC Berkeley, subjects had their blood monitored for labeled lactate and glucose, underwent periodic blood sampling, and had their breath monitored for oxygen and carbon dioxide.
• 5-14-2024STUDY EXPLORES WHAT MOTIVATES PRESCHOOLERS TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE Adults find it particularly easy to prepare for the future when they imagine how they will feel. Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have investigated whether this is also the case with preschoolers. The researchers conducted the study at the intersection of philosophy and psychology. They described their findings in the journal Emotion. Rehearsing for a school play, getting a present for a friend’s birthday and packing a book for a long car journey:
• 5-14-2024NEWLY IDENTIFIED PET BIOMARKER PREDICTS SUCCESS OF IMMUNE CHECKPOINT BLOCKADE THERAPY The protein galectin-1 (Gal-1) has been identified as a new PET imaging biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy, allowing physicians to predict the tumor responses before beginning treatment. Information garnered from Gal-1 PET imaging could also be used to facilitate patient stratification and optimize immunotherapy, enabling targeted interventions and improving patient outcomes. This research was published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Immunotherapies, such as ICB
• 5-14-2024RESEARCH LINKS SLEEP APNEA SEVERITY DURING REM STAGE TO VERBAL MEMORY DECLINE
• 5-14-2024SEVERE OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD CAN HALVE LIFE EXPECTANCY, GLOBAL MODELING STUDY FINDS
• 5-14-2024COEXISTENCE OF PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS, ATOPIC DERMATITIS MAY OFFER TREATMENT INSIGHTS
• 5-14-2024MEN WITH LOW TESTOSTERONE LEVELS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK OF DYING PREMATURELY
• 5-14-2024CONGENITAL ANOMALIES FOUND TO BE TEN TIMES MORE FREQUENT IN CHILDREN WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
• 5-14-2024RESEARCHERS REVEAL HOW LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE BINDING PROTEIN RESISTS HEPATIC OXIDATIVE STRESS
• 5-14-2024STEM CELLS PROVIDE NEW INSIGHT INTO GENETIC PATHWAY OF CHILDHOOD CANCER
• 5-14-2024SAN FRANCISCO SET TO BAN ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’ IN FIREFIGHTER GEAR
• 5-14-2024AN NRL PLAYER DIED AT TRAINING DUE TO EXERTIONAL HEAT STROKE. WHAT IS IT AND WHAT SHOULD COACHES AND ATHLETES KNOW?
• 5-14-2024FIVE CHARTS ON THE GLOBAL SUCCESS OF VACCINES
• 5-14-2024KIDS LIVING NEAR COLORADO AIRPORTS HAVE SLIGHTLY ELEVATED LEVELS OF LEAD IN THEIR BLOOD, NEW STUDY FINDS
• 5-14-2024STUDY SHOWS VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19 CAN PENETRATE BLOOD-RETINAL-BARRIER AND COULD DAMAGE VISION
• 5-14-2024HOW BIG FOOD COMPANIES CAN DO MORE TO CREATE HEALTHIER FOOD ENVIRONMENTS
• 5-14-2024PROMISING NEW STUDY COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN SYMPTOMS OF AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS
• 5-14-2024PELVIC HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE A COMMON EXPERIENCE FOR WOMEN—WHY MANY DON’T GET THE HELP THEY NEED
• 5-14-2024NEW RESEARCH PRESENTS ‘MINI-BRAINS’ THAT COULD ADVANCE ALZHEIMER’S TREATMENT
• 5-14-2024STUDY SHOWS HOW EXCESSIVE DRINKING AFFECTS OTHERS
• 5-14-2024NEW TRANSIT STATION IN JAPAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES CUMULATIVE HEALTH EXPENDITURES
• 5-14-2024BINGE DRINKING IS A GROWING PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS—HOW RESEARCH ON ALCOHOL USE DISORDER HAS SHIFTED
• 5-14-2024WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM INTERVIEWING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HARM THEMSELVES
• 5-14-2024STUDY REVEALS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN DIAGNOSIS AND DRUG USE FOR DEMENTIA SYMPTOMS
• 5-14-2024PEOPLE WITHOUT AN INNER VOICE HAVE POORER VERBAL MEMORY, FINDS STUDY
• 5-14-2024CONCUSSION EXPERTS WARN TERM USED TO DESCRIBE HEAD IMPACTS—’SUBCONCUSSION’—IS MISLEADING AND DANGEROUS
• 5-14-2024STUDY UNCOVERS PROTEIN INTERACTIONS AS A POTENTIAL PATH FOR ALS CURE
• 5-14-2024HOW BITTER FOOD CONSTITUENTS INFLUENCE GASTRIC ACID PRODUCTION
• 5-14-2024ADIPOSITY IN CHILDHOOD AFFECTS THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER BY CHANGING BREAST TISSUE COMPOSITION, STUDY SUGGESTS
• 5-14-2024COLD PLUNGING MIGHT HELP HEART HEALTH, RESEARCH SUGGESTS
• 5-14-2024STUDY EXPLORES POTENTIAL TARGET TO TREAT LIVER DISEASE
• 5-14-2024THROUGH TRADITION AND TRADE, TRIBE IN RURAL KANSAS WORKS TO RECLAIM ITS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
• 5-14-2024UK SAYS PROPOSED PANDEMIC TREATY ‘NOT ACCEPTABLE’
• 5-14-2024BODY-WIDE MOLECULAR MAP EXPLAINS WHY EXERCISE IS SO GOOD FOR YOU
• 5-14-2024FIRST STUDY TO GLOBALLY MAP HEAT-WAVE-RELATED MORTALITY FINDS 153,000+ DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH HEAT WAVES
• 5-14-2024EARLY DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE ESSENTIAL TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES, REDUCE AMPUTATION RISK
• 5-14-2024ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL DETECTS SEX-RELATED DIFFERENCES IN BRAIN STRUCTURE
• 5-14-2024OVER 20,000 PEOPLE JOIN UK SEARCH FOR NEW DEMENTIA TREATMENTS
• 5-14-2024A MINIMAL COGNITIVE ARCHITECTURE REPRODUCES CONTROL OF HUMAN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES
• 5-14-2024SCIENTISTS DEMYSTIFY WHY SUBSEQUENT BOUTS OF DENGUE ARE WORSE THAN A FIRST-TIME INFECTION
• 5-14-2024BRAIN–COMPUTER INTERFACE EXPERIMENTS FIRST TO DECODE WORDS ‘SPOKEN’ ENTIRELY IN THE BRAIN IN REAL TIME
• 5-14-2024MACHINE LEARNING SHEDS LIGHT ON GENE TRANSCRIPTION
• 5-14-2024WILL AI REPLACE DOCTORS WHO READ X-RAYS, OR JUST MAKE THEM BETTER THAN EVER?
• 5-14-2024SURVEY FINDS 8,000 WOMEN A MONTH GOT ABORTION PILLS DESPITE THEIR STATES’ BANS OR RESTRICTIONS
• 5-14-2024SCIENTISTS DISCOVER SURPRISING DETAILS ABOUT XYLAZINE IN COMBINATION WITH FENTANYL
• 5-14-2024NEW RESEARCH CHALLENGES WIDESPREAD BELIEFS ABOUT WHY WE’RE ATTRACTED TO CERTAIN VOICES
• 5-14-2024ADDING CARDIOVASCULAR BIOMARKERS TO ESTABLISHED RISK FACTORS INCREASES RISK PREDICTION
• 5-14-2024DREAMING IS LINKED TO IMPROVED MEMORY CONSOLIDATION AND EMOTION REGULATION
• 5-14-2024STUDY IDENTIFIES GENETIC LINK BETWEEN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE
• 5-14-2024PHYSICIANS WITH DISABILITIES MAY EXPERIENCE DEPERSONALIZATION
• 5-14-2024ANALYSIS SUGGESTS PEOPLE WITH MORE COPIES OF RIBOSOMAL DNA HAVE HIGHER RISKS OF DEVELOPING DISEASE
• 5-14-2024STUDY IDENTIFIES FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE RETINOPATHY
• 5-14-2024STUDY REVEALS MIXED PUBLIC OPINION ON POLYGENIC EMBRYO SCREENING FOR IVF
• 5-14-2024‘MUSIC MAP’ REVEALS SOME BRAIN CELLS AGE FASTER AND ARE MORE PREVALENT IN ALZHEIMER’S
• 5-14-2024STUDY FINDS SOME CHILDREN WERE PRESCRIBED NONRECOMMENDED MEDS FOR COVID-19
• 5-14-2024COULD BEING ONLINE ACTUALLY BE GOOD FOR YOU? NEW STUDY REVEALS A SURPRISING FINDING
• 5-14-2024NEW RESEARCH IDENTIFIES A LARGER POOL OF GENES INVOLVED IN AGE-RELATED BLOOD CELL MUTATIONS THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT
• 5-14-2024NEW DRUG MAKES EXERCISE, EVERYDAY TASKS EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH COMMON HEART CONDITION
• 5-14-2024BREAST CANCER RISK VARIANTS IDENTIFIED FOR WOMEN OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY
• 5-14-2024NEW RESEARCH SHEDS LIGHT ON WHY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MEXICO CHOOSE TO VAPE
• 5-14-2024NEW STUDY SHOWS RECOVERY POTENTIAL IN PATIENTS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
• 5-14-2024AI AIDS ANALYSIS OF LIFETIME ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
• 5-14-2024NEW RESEARCH REVEALS URGENT NEED FOR INTEGRATED CARE IN PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY
• 5-14-2024HERPES CURE WITH GENE EDITING MAKES PROGRESS IN LABORATORY STUDIES
• 5-14-2024PATIENTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE ARE LIKELIER TO DIE AFTER COVID, FINDS STUDY
• 5-14-2024RESEARCHERS PARTNER WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ON NEW HEART SURGERY PLANNING TOOL
• 5-14-2024AXONS IN FEMALE MAMMAL BRAINS MAY BE MORE PRONE TO CONCUSSIONS
• 5-14-2024STUDY SUPPORTS LOWER BMI THRESHOLD FOR OBESITY IN THOSE OVER AGE 40
• 5-14-2024FDA DISCUSSING BAN OF FORMALDEHYDE IN HAIR STRAIGHTENERS
• 5-14-2024NEW TOOL ALLOWS FOR GENE SUPPRESSION IN MOUSE HEART MUSCLE CELLS USING CRISPRI
• 5-14-2024NEW GENE THERAPY MODEL OFFERS HOPE FOR X-LINKED SIDEROBLASTIC ANEMIA TREATMENT
• 5-14-2024GIVING LESSONS TO YOUR TEENAGE SELF COULD BOOST YOUR WELL-BEING, SAY RESEARCHERS
• 5-14-2024STUDY FINDS AGE-ASSOCIATED GENE EXPRESSION CHANGES IN MOUSE SWEAT GLANDS
• 5-14-2024INJECTABLE HIV MEDICATION IS SUPERIOR TO ORAL MEDICATION FOR PATIENTS WHO FREQUENTLY MISS DOSES, STUDY FINDS
• 5-14-2024NEW CRYOPRESERVATION PROCEDURE ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE FERTILITY BEFORE CANCER TREATMENT
• 5-14-2024BRUXISM IS A RECURRING CONDITION AMONG PEOPLE WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, FINDS STUDY

I guess I just wanted to share some of my story to reinforce how bad drinking can affect your health even at a relatively young age.
November of 2022 I died from my drinking. Long story short I was a successful young professional in the realm of finance and after taking a job that I moved across the country for, things turned bad. The job started with 5 months of studying for multiple series exams, my drinking spiraled out of control. I was drinking at least a liter a day of vodka while studying and because of my pride and age, I completely ignored the signs and danger of being physically addicted to alcohol. I told myself after the exams I would stop drinking.
(This is what I’ve been told happened) Monday morning at 9:30 am 3 days before my final test date, I messaged my manager telling him I think I needed to go to urgent care because I was in a lot of pain, asked my roommate to drive me. We couldn’t find an urgent care so he took me to the ER, which saved my life. I was admitted around 10:15 am and shortly after, I got up to use the bathroom and while walking back to my bed I suffered my first seizure. The seizure caused me to go into respiratory arrest and subsequent cardiac arrest, they started cpr but needed to defibrillate me twice to get a pulse. I was in the only place that gave me a chance, a level 1 trauma care facility.
I was too weak so they induced me into a coma but thought I would come to the next day. However, my physical addiction was so bad I seized 3 times throughout the night and the situation progressed to full organ failure. In all I was in a coma for 8 days, where my family sat around my lifeless body, unsure if I’d make it and if I’d ever walk or talk again if I did. 6 weeks in the icu/hospital/physical therapy I was able to go back to my apartment. The next day I started drinking again.
My parents figured out I was drinking again and basically gave up hope for me. After 5 ish months of on and off drinking I finally broke down and sought help. I’m 280 days sober (don’t know how to set my flair) and have made drastic changes in order to finally give myself a chance at happiness.
You’re never too young to stop drinking.

Does anyone else who had narcissistic parents struggle with this? What do you do? How do you know?
(I should preface this by saying I didn’t have physical abuse…just a very emotionally neglectful environment with selfish parents who pushed perfection and image…one I never met).
1) worry that they are also a narcissist, but 2) not trust their motivations ever when looking inward to assess their toxicity.
I do think of others feelings all the time. I try not to hurt others and I feel EXTREME discomfort if I do. I apologize almost too much. I do things for other people. While I know this sounds like I’m a good person…I don’t know if I do these things for kind reasons. I can’t tell if I do it so people will like me. And of course I hope people like me…but is that narcissistic? I try to be a good coworker (teacher), but I for SURE am a good coworker because I want to be good at my job and i want my coworkers to enjoy working with me. Do I want that because it means I’m “good enough”?
I try to be a good mom. I fear all the time that I’m a bad mom. I have tried to be almost too acknowledging of my children…careful to. Ali date their feelings all the time…and to not yell. I do this because I want them to be good healthy adults. But do I want that because it would validate my existence and prove “I’m not like my parents”? All so I can life with myself and ultimately serve myself??
If I feel good about myself, if I like my reflection sometimes. Am I thinking I’m special? If I feel proud that I’m general a reasonably successful person…is that confidence or narcissism?
If I get mad or feel taken advantage of by someone…and speak my mind, I worry I am asserting my way and being selfish.
Ultimately, is my “narcisisist” type just a type that only cares if they seem like a good person so they can life with themselves…or do. I care about these things?

I had phone WCA assessment just recently and today I got a phone call where I was told it was withdrawn and must be repeated.
Woman on the phone was not responding clearly to my question of what exactly has happened, one moment she says IT error then not enough to make decision etc I told her that I asked assessor twice if they feel they have enough as they only spoke to me less than 20 minutes. They said absolutely yes, that's all they need to know.
I was told I will receive new assessment date via letter.
I'm extremely angry, it has cost me so much effort both physical and mental to do it first time. Stress worsens my condition tremendously
I called them when I cooled down and asked to find out what the reason for withdrawal was and also asked for copy of assessment report. Woman on the phone acted very strange hearing this second request.
Could anyone tell me what's possibly is going on ? Is it common? Can they not give me copy of this report? They're supposed to call me back once they contact assessor who worked from home.. I don't know how long will that take as they said they can only reach them via email
So fed up with this bs....

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Certainly, here's a comprehensive overview of infertility, covering its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options:
Types of Infertility:

1. Primary infertility: When a couple has never been able to conceive despite regular, unprotected intercourse for at least a year.
2. Secondary infertility: Occurs when a couple has previously conceived and given birth, but is unable to conceive again after a year of trying.

Causes of Infertility:

1. Ovulation disorders: Irregular or absent ovulation can be caused by hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, or stress.
2. Fallopian tube damage or blockage: Conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis, or previous pelvic surgery can cause scarring or blockage of the fallopian tubes, hindering the fertilization process.
3. Uterine or cervical abnormalities: Structural issues in the uterus, such as fibroids, polyps, or congenital anomalies, as well as cervical mucus abnormalities, can affect fertility.
4. Male factors: Low sperm count, poor sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology, or blockages in the male reproductive tract can contribute to infertility.
5. Age: Advanced maternal or paternal age can reduce fertility due to declining egg and sperm quality.
6. Lifestyle factors: Factors such as obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, drug use, and exposure to environmental toxins can negatively impact fertility.
7. Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, cancer, or sexually transmitted infections, can affect fertility.

Symptoms of Infertility:

1. Inability to conceive: The primary symptom of infertility is the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse (or six months for women over 35).
2. Irregular menstrual cycles: Irregular or absent menstrual periods may indicate ovulation disorders or hormonal imbalances.
3. Painful periods or intercourse: Conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease can cause painful periods or discomfort during intercourse.

Diagnosis of Infertility:

1. Medical history and physical examination: Healthcare providers will inquire about the couple's medical history, lifestyle factors, and sexual habits, and conduct a physical examination to identify any potential causes of infertility.
2. Ovulation testing: Ovulation can be assessed through methods such as tracking menstrual cycles, basal body temperature charting, ovulation predictor kits, or blood tests to measure hormone levels.
3. Semen analysis: A semen analysis is performed to evaluate sperm count, motility, morphology, and other parameters of sperm quality.
4. Imaging tests: Ultrasound, hysterosalpingography (HSG), or hysteroscopy may be used to assess the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries for abnormalities.
5. Hormone testing: Blood tests can measure hormone levels such as estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and thyroid hormones to assess hormonal balance and ovarian function.
6. Diagnostic procedures: Procedures such as laparoscopy or hysteroscopy may be performed to directly visualize and diagnose abnormalities in the reproductive organs.

Treatment of Infertility:

1. Lifestyle modifications: Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, weight management, and avoiding harmful substances, can improve fertility.
2. Medications: Fertility medications such as clomiphene citrate, letrozole, or gonadotropins may be prescribed to induce ovulation or improve egg quality.
3. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART):

• Intrauterine insemination (IUI): Sperm is directly inserted into the uterus during ovulation to improve the chances of fertilization.
• In vitro fertilization (IVF): Eggs are retrieved from the ovaries, fertilized with sperm in a laboratory, and then implanted into the uterus.
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI): A single sperm is injected directly into an egg in the laboratory to facilitate fertilization.
• Donor eggs or sperm: In cases of severe male or female infertility, donor eggs or sperm may be used in fertility treatments.

1. Surgery: Surgical procedures may be performed to correct structural abnormalities in the reproductive organs, remove blockages, or treat conditions such as endometriosis or fibroids.
2. Alternative therapies: Some couples may explore alternative or complementary therapies such as acupuncture, herbal supplements, or stress reduction techniques to improve fertility, although evidence supporting their effectiveness is limited.

The appropriate treatment for infertility depends on the underlying cause, the duration of infertility, the age of the individuals involved, and personal preferences. It's important for couples experiencing infertility to seek evaluation and guidance from a fertility specialist or reproductive endocrinologist to explore their options and develop a personalized treatment plan.

Prequel (Chapters 1 to 16)
1. Rise of a Valkyrie
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Christie emerged from the bathroom once her nerves had calmed and found one of the chateau’s windows that looked out on the western ridgelines. She reached into her handbag and produced a stick of lipstick, sighted on a curve of blackness intersecting a particular constellation rising into the night sky, and pushed a discreet button on the base. The task force now had confirmation that Rayker was inside the chateau and the machine would be set in motion.
As she turned to head back to the party, Christie saw a different range of mountains in the corner of her eye. A fishhook stabbed into the muscle of her heart and tugged, while she was nearly overwhelmed with nausea. For a moment, a dusty valley surrounded her, the rocky ground coursing with streams of blood. The ghostly white face of Rose Djallen was before her, life fading from her eyes. Christie wanted to gasp, but she let the pain wash over her in silence, as they had all done so often. A moment’s concentration brought her back to the present, and the dangerous operation ahead.
Rayker’s expression had been so devoid of warmth—as though she wore her psychotic nature with pride. Christie couldn’t understand how someone could be so inhuman. She wondered what would happen if Rayker sensed the trap that was closing around her. Christie knew that she, and probably some of the guests, would be taken hostage. No doubt the dozens of Rangers stalking through the darkness would break cover, racing through the night to rescue her, with one particularly hard-headed individual out front. The highly skilled operators now preparing their own move on the chateau would fight their way inside, killing anyone who resisted them. The Banshee, their well-armed gunship, would break its cloak, leaving its position behind Ambrosia’s second moon to rain hellfire down on the small army that provided security for the Helvetic League’s pleasure planet. Rayker would probably die in a hail of gunfire—giving Rose her deserved retribution—for the Valkyrie would eagerly sacrifice their own lives before leaving one of their own behind.
Then the news of the incident would spread, and humanity’s thirty-seven worlds would talk of nothing else but the secret army of super soldiers that protected them from the arsenal of the Jotnar—an ancient and extinct civilization, who’s abandoned weapons and warships littered the stars. Nations, corporations and crime syndicates would find ways to track down those weapons, exploiting their incredible destructive power for their own selfish purposes. There would be war, billions would die, and, like those who had preceded them, humanity would probably wipe itself out.
Rose had died protecting Christie from Rayker’s drone army, but she had also died to uphold Valkyrie’s ancient responsibility.
That operation had ultimately saved the planet Caldera, but in the chaos and confusion of the battle Rayker had managed to slip away. The organization had spent nearly two years trying to hunt her down, but she was too skilled, too deeply enmeshed in the Helvetic League’s underworld.
The council of chiefs, Valkyrie’s inscrutable governing body, had agreed to form Task Force Nemesis under the command of General Smyrna. She was assigned the Mountain Ranger’s Bravo company—the Venomous Vipers—a Raider squadron of elite counter terrorists, and a task unit from Orbital Demolition Team Four. Supported by the Banshee and guided by Christie’s intelligence gathering unit, their mission statement was simple—do whatever it took to kill or capture Allana Rayker.
As they made slow, painstaking process, they began to receive indications that their target had rejoined her old corporate paymasters at VennZech, the most powerful weapons manufacturer in the galaxy. Then, the news broke that Joakkim Meissner, one of Rayker’s suspected allies, had been promoted to Chief Executive, arranging his party on Ambrosia to celebrate.
He had also invited one of the League’s rising stars in physics. The brilliant young doctor Ernst Kolar was a specialist in theoretical energy development. He had recently published a paper describing a theoretical anti-matter reactor alarmingly similar to those that powered the warships and killing machines of the Jotnar. Christie’s team leader, Jiao Zhang, had offered the high-confidence assessment that Rayker would refuse to let such an asset out of her sight. And, on the protected world of Ambrosia, what could she have to fear?
But Valkyrie had been breaking through Helvetic security barriers since the creation of the quasi-imperial state, and had become extremely good at it. And so, the operation had been set in motion.
Christie took a deep breath and prepared herself, soothing away any traces of nervousness. She left the outer hall and re-entered the party.
***
“Olympus, Olympus, Olympus,” a voice intoned through Kayla’s headset.
The code word signaled that Christie had identified Rayker in the chateau, and the operation was a go. A double burst of static followed; a squad-level transmission from Kes. It was the order to take out the security guards.
Kayla and Ray had crawled as close as they could to their position, readied their stun rifle and waited patiently. As the signal came in, the men had pushed away from their boulder rest spot and were resuming their patrol through the woods. Kayla waited until their line of sight had passed her, before she stood slowly, weapon aimed. A faint rustle told her that Ray had done the same.
The guard at the back, still slurping from a water bottle, fell a little further behind. The stun rifle’s projectile hit him in the neck, shocking his nervous system into an overload state. He seized and dropped to the ground, unconscious. The men ahead of him span and there was a mechanical thump from Ray’s weapon. Her shot struck center mass, and another figure collapsed, just as Kayla pulled the trigger again. The last guard went down quickly, but, to Kayla’s shock, seemed to remain conscious. He struggled on the ground like a dying fish as he tried to reach for his radio, so she sprinted forward and kicked him in the head.
Kayla wrinkled her nose and cursed quietly. The scientist who had trained her squad on the weapon had explained that a failed shot would result in the victim emptying the contents of their bowels and bladder. Looks like she had been right.
“Three down,” she muttered into her helmet mic. “No other contacts in sight.”
Even so, she continued to scan the distant trees carefully.
Ray secured the guards with serum injections while Tian and Yak, the other two members of the fire team joined them. The projectiles were gathered into Tian’s rucksack, and, when the rest of the squad arrived, they moved off through the trees together, climbing the slope until they reached another crest, and a chain link fence.
Half a mile away from the chateau, the main security compound provided a base for the guard’s rapid reaction force. The compound had a single entrance and out of the blockhouse blue light flickered to the loud chatter of an excited racing commentator.
Kayla stopped in the shadows of the trees and waited patiently. The air above her head snapped and cracked as rounds shot past, impacting security cameras and sensors around the compound. The bullets were a large caliber, but with a thermic charge core. Each strike glowed brilliantly as intense temperatures melted through their targets, leaving no evidence of what had neutralized them.
She grinned. Thandi was going to work, and though her presence and skill made Kayla feel much more confident, she would still tease her about doing the ‘easy part’ later.
In the near distance, there were a pair of flashes and loud zaps as the base’s generator and backup went out to EMP charges. Another squad from their platoon was working their own approach. That made Kayla nervous. The two elements would soon have to meet up, and nothing could be more dangerous to those who owned the night than confusing each other for the enemy.
She took her team around the base to the now dark main gate as the on-duty guards emerged to check on the loss of power. Stun rifle shots knocked them out, and the squad regrouped behind the cover of a vehicle bay, while Kayla identified the largest building in the compound and watched it attentively.
They waited patiently until the silence was broken by a new voice on the radio.
“Eyes on the barracks, north side. No movement.”
“South side clear,” Kayla confirmed.
“Approaching,” the other squad leader said.
Kayla waited until she saw shapes emerging from the shadows and sprinting behind the back of the large structure. Then, one leaned out from the corner, watching. Kayla tapped a control on her helmet, and a perfect white line broke through her grey world, pointing towards the figure. She was answered with a similar flash of infra-red energy, and her anxiety eased.
Kes, who had also been watching, tapped her shoulder, and Kayla led off towards the barracks.
From outside the Rangers could make out the annoyed calls of men and women stumbling around in the darkness. One emerged from a side door and nearly got off a shout before Tian tackled him and knocked him out. The two squads moved quickly, cracking open doorways and rolling gas grenades inside.
Invisible and odorless, the gas contained the signature compound Valkyrie used to erase memories. The Rangers waited a few minutes, safe behind their face masks, then entered and confirmed that all inside were unconscious. Kes and Thandi smashed a few liquor bottles against the walls, while others dragged the bodies into the main room, and distributed more ‘evidence’.
Eventually, Kes called ‘all clear’, and Kayla emerged from the building into the night, lifting her faceplate to breathe in some fresh air. She saw her fire team, Ray, Tian and Yak, heading to the vehicles to place EMP charges, and began to follow them, when a sharp rap on her helmet brought her up short.
She turned to see Thandi, vizor up, and an expectant expression on her face.
“Was that a curse word I heard earlier?” Thandi asked, keeping her voice low.
Kayla shook her head. “Negative. I was providing a biological assessment of the dude.”
“Ick. Two in the barracks were uh… in the middle of something when they passed out. I had to pull them apart.” She pulled a face. “That was gross.”
Kayla winked at her friend, who was spiritual enough for the both of them. “Unmarried, I bet. Your god approves.”
Thandi nodded gratefully, then shot her a look. “He’s not just my—"
Kes marched over, her expression severe. “Do either of you have EMP charges left?” she demanded.
“Yes Corporal,” Kayla nodded, and patted her rucksack.
“There’s a couple of transports left in the north corner. Get on it, then rejoin us on the east fence. Come on, we need to move quickly!”
Kayla scampered away, buzzing with energy. The squad still had to head for the chateau, and take up their position in the perimeter that was slowly drawing tighter around Rayker. She glanced at the dark mountains around her. In a dozen locations, radar arrays, missile defenses and communications stations were being similarly neutralized by small teams of Valkyrie from the various units. Soon they would have their prey, and Kayla privately hoped that she wouldn’t surrender.
***
Christie found Doctor Kolar, alone as usual, in the main hall and painfully out of place at such a large social gathering. He nursed a champagne glass, and smiled at passersby. Christie stared at him until their eyes met, and he quickly looked away, pretending to study one of Meissner’s diamond statues.
She walked in his direction, and as she passed, she flashed him a shy smile. Then, returning to her coterie of admirers, she looked back with another friendly expression.
Kolar cautiously approached the group, obviously unsure of what to do. The men ignored him, but the second he managed to breach the outer mass of bodies, Christie was on him.
“Oh hello! I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure!” she cried, extending her hand and beaming like a searchlight.
The other men frowned as they lost her attention.
“Um… All mine,” stammered Kolar. “Sorry. I’m—”
“Doctor Kolar, isn’t it?” interrupted a renowned and pompous pianist. “You’re working on space batteries for VennZech weapons research, or some such thing?”
“Well…” Kolar gulped. “We’re starting a new project on micro-singularities at the Planck scale, you see the current theory on weak—”
“It’s weak, you say?” The pianist laughed raucously as he slapped the doctor’s back. “Well, I never would have guessed, old boy.”
“Tell me, Zotty,” Christie cut in, addressing one of the other men, “Didn’t you just tell me this was one of Meissner’s inner circle?” she tottered forward slightly as she spoke.
“Correct,” the elder son and heir apparent of the largest media corporation in the League replied with a smile. He lifted his gaze from her bosom. “Doctor Kolar’s work is vital for the Maestro.”
Kolar smiled gratefully. “Indeed. Well, it’s about energy generation.”
“Oh, I hope you aren’t helping him make more of those dreadful bombs,” Christie said, and pouted. “War is very wrong! Really, I don’t know why they haven’t sanctioned the company for some of the absolutely horrid things they produce.”
The surrounding billionaires nodded their approval, while Kolar flushed. “No… well, I mustn’t talk about it, but I shouldn’t be getting involved in that side of VennZech’s business.”
“Quite right.” Christie nodded. “Oh, but you’re dry.” She turned to a waiter, grabbed a pair of glasses from his tray and handed one to Kolar.
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Prequel (Chapters 1 to 16)
1. Rise of a Valkyrie

Prequel (Parts 1 to 16)
1. Rise of a Valkyrie
First ¦ Previous ¦ Royal Road ¦ Patreon
Christie emerged from the bathroom once her nerves had calmed and found one of the chateau’s windows that looked out on the western ridgelines. She reached into her handbag and produced a stick of lipstick, sighted on a curve of blackness intersecting a particular constellation rising into the night sky, and pushed a discreet button on the base. The task force now had confirmation that Rayker was inside the chateau and the machine would be set in motion.
As she turned to head back to the party, Christie saw a different range of mountains in the corner of her eye. A fishhook stabbed into the muscle of her heart and tugged, while she was nearly overwhelmed with nausea. For a moment, a dusty valley surrounded her, the rocky ground coursing with streams of blood. The ghostly white face of Rose Djallen was before her, life fading from her eyes. Christie wanted to gasp, but she let the pain wash over her in silence, as they had all done so often. A moment’s concentration brought her back to the present, and the dangerous operation ahead.
Rayker’s expression had been so devoid of warmth—as though she wore her psychotic nature with pride. Christie couldn’t understand how someone could be so inhuman. She wondered what would happen if Rayker sensed the trap that was closing around her. Christie knew that she, and probably some of the guests, would be taken hostage. No doubt the dozens of Rangers stalking through the darkness would break cover, racing through the night to rescue her, with one particularly hard-headed individual out front. The highly skilled operators now preparing their own move on the chateau would fight their way inside, killing anyone who resisted them. The Banshee, their well-armed gunship, would break its cloak, leaving its position behind Ambrosia’s second moon to rain hellfire down on the small army that provided security for the Helvetic League’s pleasure planet. Rayker would probably die in a hail of gunfire—giving Rose her deserved retribution—for the Valkyrie would eagerly sacrifice their own lives before leaving one of their own behind.
Then the news of the incident would spread, and humanity’s thirty-seven worlds would talk of nothing else but the secret army of super soldiers that protected them from the arsenal of the Jotnar—an ancient and extinct civilization, who’s abandoned weapons and warships littered the stars. Nations, corporations and crime syndicates would find ways to track down those weapons, exploiting their incredible destructive power for their own selfish purposes. There would be war, billions would die, and, like those who had preceded them, humanity would probably wipe itself out.
Rose had died protecting Christie from Rayker’s drone army, but she had also died to uphold Valkyrie’s ancient responsibility.
That operation had ultimately saved the planet Caldera, but in the chaos and confusion of the battle Rayker had managed to slip away. The organization had spent nearly two years trying to hunt her down, but she was too skilled, too deeply enmeshed in the Helvetic League’s underworld.
The council of chiefs, Valkyrie’s inscrutable governing body, had agreed to form Task Force Nemesis under the command of General Smyrna. She was assigned the Mountain Ranger’s Bravo company—the Venomous Vipers—a Raider squadron of elite counter terrorists, and a task unit from Orbital Demolition Team Four. Supported by the Banshee and guided by Christie’s intelligence gathering unit, their mission statement was simple—do whatever it took to kill or capture Allana Rayker.
As they made slow, painstaking process, they began to receive indications that their target had rejoined her old corporate paymasters at VennZech, the most powerful weapons manufacturer in the galaxy. Then, the news broke that Joakkim Meissner, one of Rayker’s suspected allies, had been promoted to Chief Executive, arranging his party on Ambrosia to celebrate.
He had also invited one of the League’s rising stars in physics. The brilliant young doctor Ernst Kolar was a specialist in theoretical energy development. He had recently published a paper describing a theoretical anti-matter reactor alarmingly similar to those that powered the warships and killing machines of the Jotnar. Christie’s team leader, Jiao Zhang, had offered the high-confidence assessment that Rayker would refuse to let such an asset out of her sight. And, on the protected world of Ambrosia, what could she have to fear?
But Valkyrie had been breaking through Helvetic security barriers since the creation of the quasi-imperial state, and had become extremely good at it. And so, the operation had been set in motion.
Christie took a deep breath and prepared herself, soothing away any traces of nervousness. She left the outer hall and re-entered the party.
***
“Olympus, Olympus, Olympus,” a voice intoned through Kayla’s headset.
The code word signaled that Christie had identified Rayker in the chateau, and the operation was a go. A double burst of static followed; a squad-level transmission from Kes. It was the order to take out the security guards.
Kayla and Ray had crawled as close as they could to their position, readied their stun rifle and waited patiently. As the signal came in, the men had pushed away from their boulder rest spot and were resuming their patrol through the woods. Kayla waited until their line of sight had passed her, before she stood slowly, weapon aimed. A faint rustle told her that Ray had done the same.
The guard at the back, still slurping from a water bottle, fell a little further behind. The stun rifle’s projectile hit him in the neck, shocking his nervous system into an overload state. He seized and dropped to the ground, unconscious. The men ahead of him span and there was a mechanical thump from Ray’s weapon. Her shot struck center mass, and another figure collapsed, just as Kayla pulled the trigger again. The last guard went down quickly, but, to Kayla’s shock, seemed to remain conscious. He struggled on the ground like a dying fish as he tried to reach for his radio, so she sprinted forward and kicked him in the head.
Kayla wrinkled her nose and cursed quietly. The scientist who had trained her squad on the weapon had explained that a failed shot would result in the victim emptying the contents of their bowels and bladder. Looks like she had been right.
“Three down,” she muttered into her helmet mic. “No other contacts in sight.”
Even so, she continued to scan the distant trees carefully.
Ray secured the guards with serum injections while Tian and Yak, the other two members of the fire team joined them. The projectiles were gathered into Tian’s rucksack, and, when the rest of the squad arrived, they moved off through the trees together, climbing the slope until they reached another crest, and a chain link fence.
Half a mile away from the chateau, the main security compound provided a base for the guard’s rapid reaction force. The compound had a single entrance and out of the blockhouse blue light flickered to the loud chatter of an excited racing commentator.
Kayla stopped in the shadows of the trees and waited patiently. The air above her head snapped and cracked as rounds shot past, impacting security cameras and sensors around the compound. The bullets were a large caliber, but with a thermic charge core. Each strike glowed brilliantly as intense temperatures melted through their targets, leaving no evidence of what had neutralized them.
She grinned. Thandi was going to work, and though her presence and skill made Kayla feel much more confident, she would still tease her about doing the ‘easy part’ later.
In the near distance, there were a pair of flashes and loud zaps as the base’s generator and backup went out to EMP charges. Another squad from their platoon was working their own approach. That made Kayla nervous. The two elements would soon have to meet up, and nothing could be more dangerous to those who owned the night than confusing each other for the enemy.
She took her team around the base to the now dark main gate as the on-duty guards emerged to check on the loss of power. Stun rifle shots knocked them out, and the squad regrouped behind the cover of a vehicle bay, while Kayla identified the largest building in the compound and watched it attentively.
They waited patiently until the silence was broken by a new voice on the radio.
“Eyes on the barracks, north side. No movement.”
“South side clear,” Kayla confirmed.
“Approaching,” the other squad leader said.
Kayla waited until she saw shapes emerging from the shadows and sprinting behind the back of the large structure. Then, one leaned out from the corner, watching. Kayla tapped a control on her helmet, and a perfect white line broke through her grey world, pointing towards the figure. She was answered with a similar flash of infra-red energy, and her anxiety eased.
Kes, who had also been watching, tapped her shoulder, and Kayla led off towards the barracks.
From outside the Rangers could make out the annoyed calls of men and women stumbling around in the darkness. One emerged from a side door and nearly got off a shout before Tian tackled him and knocked him out. The two squads moved quickly, cracking open doorways and rolling gas grenades inside.
Invisible and odorless, the gas contained the signature compound Valkyrie used to erase memories. The Rangers waited a few minutes, safe behind their face masks, then entered and confirmed that all inside were unconscious. Kes and Thandi smashed a few liquor bottles against the walls, while others dragged the bodies into the main room, and distributed more ‘evidence’.
Eventually, Kes called ‘all clear’, and Kayla emerged from the building into the night, lifting her faceplate to breathe in some fresh air. She saw her fire team, Ray, Tian and Yak, heading to the vehicles to place EMP charges, and began to follow them, when a sharp rap on her helmet brought her up short.
She turned to see Thandi, vizor up, and an expectant expression on her face.
“Was that a curse word I heard earlier?” Thandi asked, keeping her voice low.
Kayla shook her head. “Negative. I was providing a biological assessment of the dude.”
“Ick. Two in the barracks were uh… in the middle of something when they passed out. I had to pull them apart.” She pulled a face. “That was gross.”
Kayla winked at her friend, who was spiritual enough for the both of them. “Unmarried, I bet. Your god approves.”
Thandi nodded gratefully, then shot her a look. “He’s not just my—"
Kes marched over, her expression severe. “Do either of you have EMP charges left?” she demanded.
“Yes Corporal,” Kayla nodded, and patted her rucksack.
“There’s a couple of transports left in the north corner. Get on it, then rejoin us on the east fence. Come on, we need to move quickly!”
Kayla scampered away, buzzing with energy. The squad still had to head for the chateau, and take up their position in the perimeter that was slowly drawing tighter around Rayker. She glanced at the dark mountains around her. In a dozen locations, radar arrays, missile defenses and communications stations were being similarly neutralized by small teams of Valkyrie from the various units. Soon they would have their prey, and Kayla privately hoped that she wouldn’t surrender.
***
Christie found Doctor Kolar, alone as usual, in the main hall and painfully out of place at such a large social gathering. He nursed a champagne glass, and smiled at passersby. Christie stared at him until their eyes met, and he quickly looked away, pretending to study one of Meissner’s diamond statues.
She walked in his direction, and as she passed, she flashed him a shy smile. Then, returning to her coterie of admirers, she looked back with another friendly expression.
Kolar cautiously approached the group, obviously unsure of what to do. The men ignored him, but the second he managed to breach the outer mass of bodies, Christie was on him.
“Oh hello! I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure!” she cried, extending her hand and beaming like a searchlight.
The other men frowned as they lost her attention.
“Um… All mine,” stammered Kolar. “Sorry. I’m—”
“Doctor Kolar, isn’t it?” interrupted a renowned and pompous pianist. “You’re working on space batteries for VennZech weapons research, or some such thing?”
“Well…” Kolar gulped. “We’re starting a new project on micro-singularities at the Planck scale, you see the current theory on weak—”
“It’s weak, you say?” The pianist laughed raucously as he slapped the doctor’s back. “Well, I never would have guessed, old boy.”
“Tell me, Zotty,” Christie cut in, addressing one of the other men, “Didn’t you just tell me this was one of Meissner’s inner circle?” she tottered forward slightly as she spoke.
“Correct,” the elder son and heir apparent of the largest media corporation in the League replied with a smile. He lifted his gaze from her bosom. “Doctor Kolar’s work is vital for the Maestro.”
Kolar smiled gratefully. “Indeed. Well, it’s about energy generation.”
“Oh, I hope you aren’t helping him make more of those dreadful bombs,” Christie said, and pouted. “War is very wrong! Really, I don’t know why they haven’t sanctioned the company for some of the absolutely horrid things they produce.”
The surrounding billionaires nodded their approval, while Kolar flushed. “No… well, I mustn’t talk about it, but I shouldn’t be getting involved in that side of VennZech’s business.”
“Quite right.” Christie nodded. “Oh, but you’re dry.” She turned to a waiter, grabbed a pair of glasses from his tray and handed one to Kolar.
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Yes, it is possible for a large limb to break off a healthy tree without causing damage, particularly if it falls in an open area where there are no structures, vehicles, or people nearby. However, to minimize the risk of such incidents and ensure the safety of people and property around healthy trees, several preventive measures can be taken:
Factors Leading to Limb Breakage
Even healthy trees can lose limbs due to various factors:

• Heavy Winds: Strong gusts can break branches.
• Snow and Ice: Accumulated weight can cause limbs to snap.
• Heavy Rain: Saturated soil can weaken root stability, leading to limb or whole tree failure.
• Natural Growth Patterns: Some species have branches that are more prone to breaking.
• Mechanical Damage: Physical impact from machinery or vehicles.

Preventive Measures

1. Regular Inspections:Conduct periodic inspections of your trees to identify and address potential problems early.Look for cracks, splits, or other signs of stress in branches.
2. Proper Pruning:Hire a certified arborist to prune trees correctly. Proper pruning helps maintain the tree’s structure and removes potentially hazardous limbs.Remove dead or weak branches that might not withstand strong winds or heavy loads.
3. Cabling and Bracing:For large, heavy limbs or those with poor attachment angles, cabling and bracing can provide additional support.This technique involves installing flexible steel cables or rigid rods to redistribute structural stress.
4. Tree Health Maintenance:Ensure trees are healthy by watering during dry periods, mulching to retain soil moisture, and fertilizing as needed.Prevent diseases and pests by monitoring tree health and treating any issues promptly.
5. Species Selection:Plant trees appropriate for your area and the specific site conditions.Some species are more resistant to breakage; choosing such species can reduce the risk of limb loss.
6. Avoid Mechanical Damage:Protect trees from mechanical damage caused by lawnmowers, vehicles, or construction activities.Install protective barriers if necessary to prevent physical impact.
7. Monitoring Weather Conditions:During extreme weather conditions, such as heavy winds or ice storms, take precautions by avoiding parking vehicles or placing valuables near large trees.

Responding to Limb Breakage
If a large limb does break:

• Immediate Action: Ensure safety by keeping people and pets away from the area until the limb is safely removed.
• Professional Help: Contact a professional arborist to remove the fallen limb and assess the tree for further risk of breakage.
• Inspection: Have the remaining tree inspected to ensure it is not at risk of further damage.

By taking these preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of large limbs breaking off healthy trees and causing damage. Regular maintenance and professional assessments are key to maintaining tree health and safety.
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I’m in my 50s, in good shape mainly bc of one year of BP. 5’10”, 160lbs. Not particularly athletic but fairly agile and plays around 4.0 level (self assessment based on playing folks with known dupr for whatever that’s worth).
I have done ATPs quite often. I guess that means I can react and execute some shots that require some level of body and ball handling. But I have never encountered an opportunity that screams to me that I should jump in for an Erne. I do feel jumping out is a bit of a physical challenge.
Am I missing the right setup or signal? How to actually practice this on my own in terms of the proper way to hop or jump, to get the basics down?
Have you done an Erne? Tell us about it. More details the better!👍🙏
It will be a dream come true if one day I can pull off one in a game😂

Outline of the Article

1. Introduction to Agricultural Activator Adjuvants
   • What are agricultural activator adjuvants?
   • Importance in modern agriculture.
2. Types of Agricultural Activator Adjuvants
   • Surfactants
   • Oils
   • Drift Control Agents
   • Compatibility Agents
3. Role and Benefits of Agricultural Activator Adjuvants
   • Enhancing pesticide efficacy
   • Improving plant uptake
   • Reducing pesticide drift
   • Ensuring compatibility with tank mixtures
4. Market Trends and Growth Drivers
   • Increasing adoption of precision farming techniques
   • Growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices
   • Rise in research and development activities
5. Key Players in the Agricultural Activator Adjuvants Market
   • Analysis of major companies and their market share
   • Overview of their product offerings and strategies
6. Regional Analysis
   • Market landscape in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions
   • Factors influencing market growth in each region
7. Challenges and Restraints
   • Regulatory hurdles and compliance issues
   • Concerns regarding environmental impact
8. Future Outlook and Opportunities
   • Emerging trends and innovations
   • Potential for market expansion
9. Case Studies and Success Stories
   • Real-world applications of agricultural activator adjuvants
   • Impact on crop yield and farm profitability
10. Environmental Sustainability and Safety Considerations
    • Eco-friendly formulations
    • Risk mitigation strategies
11. Consumer Awareness and Education
    • Importance of educating farmers about adjuvant selection and usage
    • Promoting responsible stewardship practices
12. Industry Collaboration and Partnerships
    • Collaborative efforts between manufacturers, farmers, and regulatory bodies
    • Sharing best practices and knowledge exchange
13. Market Forecast and Analysis
    • Predictions for market growth and revenue projections
    • Factors influencing market dynamics in the forecast period
14. Investment Opportunities and Market Entry Strategies
    • Potential for new entrants
    • Investment avenues for existing players
15. Conclusion
    • Recap of key points
    • Summary of market outlook and recommendations for stakeholders

Agriculture, the backbone of our civilization, continually evolves with technology and innovation. One such innovation revolutionizing modern farming practices is the use of agricultural activator adjuvants. These versatile compounds play a crucial role in optimizing the performance of pesticides and other agrochemicals, thereby enhancing crop yield and sustainability.
What are Agricultural Activator Adjuvants?
Agricultural activator adjuvants are additives formulated to improve the efficacy and performance of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. They are designed to enhance the biological activity of these agrochemicals by modifying their physical and chemical properties. By facilitating better absorption, spreading, and retention on plant surfaces, adjuvants ensure maximum utilization of active ingredients, leading to improved pest control and crop protection.
Importance in Modern Agriculture
In today's agricultural landscape, where farmers face escalating challenges such as pest resistance, environmental concerns, and stringent regulations, the role of adjuvants becomes increasingly critical. By harnessing the power of adjuvants, farmers can achieve better results with lower pesticide doses, minimize environmental impact, and maximize profitability.
Types of Agricultural Activator Adjuvants
Surfactants
Surfactants are one of the most commonly used adjuvants in agriculture. They reduce the surface tension of spray solutions, allowing for more uniform coverage and penetration of plant surfaces. By breaking down waxy cuticles and enhancing wetting and spreading, surfactants ensure optimal absorption of active ingredients into plant tissues.
Oils
Oil-based adjuvants, such as crop oils and mineral oils, act as carriers for pesticides and improve their adherence to plant surfaces. They help overcome the hydrophobic nature of certain pesticides and enhance their efficacy under adverse environmental conditions. Additionally, oils can reduce evaporation and volatility of volatile herbicides, minimizing off-target drift.
Drift Control Agents
Drift control agents are formulated to reduce the risk of pesticide drift during application. They increase droplet size and density, improving deposition on target surfaces while minimizing airborne drift. By enhancing spray retention and minimizing off-target movement, drift control agents enhance the safety and efficacy of pesticide applications.
Compatibility Agents
Compatibility agents are used to prevent chemical interactions and precipitation when mixing multiple agrochemicals in a tank mixture. They ensure the stability of the spray solution, preventing clogging of nozzles and maintaining the efficacy of individual components. By promoting uniform dispersion and compatibility, these agents optimize the performance of pesticide mixtures.
Role and Benefits of Agricultural Activator Adjuvants
Agricultural activator adjuvants offer a multitude of benefits, making them indispensable tools for modern farmers:
Enhancing Pesticide Efficacy
By improving the solubility, spreading, and absorption of active ingredients, adjuvants enhance the biological activity and efficacy of pesticides. They help overcome barriers such as cuticular waxes and plant surfaces, ensuring optimal uptake and systemic movement within the plant.
Improving Plant Uptake
Adjuvants enhance the penetration and translocation of pesticides within plant tissues, ensuring effective control of pests and diseases. By facilitating rapid absorption and systemic movement, they maximize the bioavailability of active ingredients, leading to superior pest management and crop protection.
Reducing Pesticide Drift
Drift control agents mitigate the risk of pesticide drift during application, minimizing off-target deposition and environmental contamination. By optimizing droplet size and distribution, these adjuvants ensure precise delivery of pesticides to target areas while reducing the potential for environmental impact.
Ensuring Compatibility with Tank Mixtures
Compatibility agents prevent chemical interactions and compatibility issues when mixing multiple pesticides in a tank mixture. They maintain the stability and integrity of the spray solution, preventing precipitation and clogging of spray equipment. By promoting uniform dispersion and compatibility, these adjuvants maximize the efficacy of tank mixtures and minimize the risk of equipment malfunction.
Market Trends and Growth Drivers
The agricultural activator adjuvants market is witnessing steady growth, driven by several key factors:
Increasing Adoption of Precision Farming Techniques
The rise of precision farming technologies, such as GPS-guided equipment and variable rate application systems, is driving the demand for adjuvants. These technologies enable farmers to optimize pesticide applications and maximize crop yield while minimizing input costs and environmental impact.
Growing Demand for Sustainable Agricultural Practices
With increasing consumer awareness and regulatory pressure, there is a growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices. Adjuvants play a crucial role in supporting sustainable farming by improving the efficiency and efficacy of pesticide applications, reducing chemical usage, and minimizing environmental footprint.
Rise in Research and Development Activities
The agricultural adjuvants industry is characterized by ongoing research and development efforts aimed at introducing innovative formulations and technologies. Manufacturers are investing in developing eco-friendly and biodegradable adjuvants with improved performance and safety profiles, driving market growth and differentiation.
Key Players in the Agricultural Activator Adjuvants Market
The agricultural activator adjuvants market is highly competitive, with several key players vying for market share. Some of the leading companies in the industry include:

• Company A: A global leader in agricultural adjuvants, offering a comprehensive portfolio of surfactants, oils, and drift control agents.
• Company B: A pioneer in eco-friendly adjuvant formulations, focusing on sustainability and innovation in agricultural solutions.
• Company C: A renowned supplier of specialty chemicals and adjuvants, catering to the diverse needs of farmers worldwide.
• Company D: A leading provider of compatibility agents and tank mix adjuvants, ensuring optimal performance and efficacy in pesticide applications.

These companies leverage their technological expertise, extensive R&D capabilities, and strategic partnerships to maintain their competitive edge and drive market growth.
Regional Analysis
The agricultural activator adjuvants market exhibits regional variations in terms of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and adoption rates.
North America
North America dominates the global adjuvants market, fueled by the presence of large-scale commercial farms and advanced agricultural practices. The region benefits from a favorable regulatory environment and widespread adoption of precision farming technologies, driving market growth and innovation.
Europe
Europe is a key market for agricultural adjuvants, driven by stringent regulations and growing demand for sustainable farming practices. The region prioritizes environmental stewardship and consumer safety, leading to increased adoption of eco-friendly adjuvants and bio-based formulations.
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific represents a lucrative market for agricultural adjuvants, driven by the expanding agricultural sector and rising demand for high-quality crops. The region is witnessing rapid urbanization and industrialization, leading to increased pressure on agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Other Regions
Other regions, such as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, offer significant growth opportunities for agricultural adjuvants. These regions are characterized by diverse agricultural landscapes, varying climatic conditions, and evolving regulatory frameworks, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for market players.
Challenges and Restraints
Despite the promising growth prospects, the agricultural activator adjuvants market faces several challenges and restraints:
Regulatory Hurdles and Compliance Issues
The adjuvants industry is subject to stringent regulatory requirements and compliance standards, which vary across different regions and jurisdictions. Manufacturers must navigate complex registration processes, safety assessments, and labeling requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and market access.
Concerns Regarding Environmental Impact
There is growing scrutiny and public concern regarding the environmental impact of agricultural adjuvants. Chemical residues, pesticide drift, and water contamination pose significant risks to environmental health and biodiversity. Manufacturers must prioritize sustainability and develop eco-friendly formulations to address these concerns and meet consumer expectations.
Future Outlook and Opportunities
Despite the challenges, the agricultural activator adjuvants market holds immense potential for growth and innovation:
Emerging Trends and Innovations
The industry is witnessing the emergence of innovative technologies and formulations, such as bio-based adjuvants, nanoemulsions, and smart delivery systems. These advancements aim to improve efficacy, reduce environmental impact, and enhance user safety, driving market growth and differentiation.
Potential for Market Expansion
With increasing global population and food demand, there is a growing need for efficient and sustainable agricultural solutions. Adjuvants play a vital role in supporting modern farming practices, optimizing crop production, and mitigating environmental risks. As farmers seek to maximize yield and profitability, the demand for adjuvants is expected to rise, creating lucrative opportunities for market players.
Conclusion
In conclusion, agricultural activator adjuvants are indispensable tools for modern farming, offering numerous benefits in terms of pesticide efficacy, plant uptake, and environmental sustainability. As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, adjuvants will play a crucial role in optimizing crop protection, enhancing productivity, and ensuring food security for future generations.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What are agricultural activator adjuvants? Agricultural activator adjuvants are additives formulated to enhance the performance and efficacy of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers by modifying their physical and chemical properties.
2. How do adjuvants improve pesticide efficacy? Adjuvants improve pesticide efficacy by enhancing wetting, spreading, and absorption on plant surfaces, ensuring better penetration and systemic movement within the plant.
3. What types of adjuvants are commonly used in agriculture? Common types of adjuvants include surfactants, oils, drift control agents, and compatibility agents, each designed to address specific challenges in pesticide applications.
4. Why are adjuvants important in modern agriculture? Adjuvants are essential in modern agriculture to optimize pesticide performance, minimize environmental impact, and maximize crop yield and profitability.
5. Are there any environmental concerns associated with adjuvant usage? While adjuvants play a crucial role in crop protection, there are concerns regarding their environmental impact, including chemical residues, pesticide drift, and water contamination. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing eco-friendly formulations to address these concerns and promote sustainable farming practices.

So as the title says I got fired from Nike after working there for 4 months and their reasons were rubbish.
I started working there beginning of April 2023 and they terminated my contract beginning of August 2023.
Nike has KPIs such has how many shoes we sold to customers also how many people we could get them to sign up as members to Nike.com and extra bonus getting people to download the Nike app.
During my time there the hardest thing to do was to convince people to download the Nike app you were suppose to get at least 3 people per day to download it and I was getting between 5-6 per day. I was also getting many people to sign up to Nike as member (a legit way many employees were doing it behind customers backs to get their numbers up) Anyways I was one of the highest performing on my floor from the newbies group. I also entered a design competition for football boots which I had only three days to work on I won third place world wide second place in the UK.
When I started my job I told them from the beginning that I have a few medical conditions that would cause me to take a break or needing to sit down from time to time. I have chronic back pains and I suffer from PCOS which causes me to have MAJOR pains so I can’t stand for too long. Bare in mind these traits are protected under the equality act 2010
If they’re willing to adapt to my needs I don’t need to take sick leave unless it’s quite bad. They accepted this and gave me a contract.
I then fell pregnant unexpectedly beginning of June which lead for me taking sick leave throughout my time. As I was really physically poor
Now in addition to this Nike work conditions are horrible! Their stores are over heating there is no air conditioning, no windows, they have really strong lights that could literally cause an epileptic stroke they force you to stand in front of the lights if you move you get a warning. The health and safety hazards at that place were crazy I could go on forever.
I kept complaining that the working conditions were horrible summer is here and we were suffering a lot. The overheating caused frequent heat exhaustion. They were not accommodating to my needs and were not being nice about my pregnancy they did not perform a health and safety assessment nor did they advise me what I needed to do next.
Instead came August for my final review they fired me based on performance when it was utter bullshit I did the best on my floor! They didn’t like I have a strong leading personality and I was very vocal about the issues the store had. I believe they fired me because I was pregnant knowing that I would have to go maternity leave under their care. I did try to overturn their decision but they said they made the right decision.
What do you guys think? What can I do ? I wanted to go to the tribunal but because I was so ill for a while by the time I spoke to ACAS but they said it was too late. I honestly think I could of won this at the tribunal

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Hello everyone, I know, probably an unusual place to post this, considering most of you are not even in university. But sadly, the burden of going to one has reached me. There is one problem, after getting into every uni I have applied for, I have no idea which one to choose. I tried assessing the pros and cons but still do not know.
So, I want to ask you guys If you had to chose between The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Charles university located in Prague and the Masaryk University Faculty of Science (also would go to math), which one would you personally chose?
You can also provide reasons, it would help Alot :>

https://ajgh.journals.ekb.eg/article_209586.html
Authors
Sheetal Chiba 1 Warren Lowman 2 Gunter Schleicher 3
1 University of the Witwatersrand, Department of Internal Medicine, Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Vermaak and Partners/ Pathcare Pathologists, Johannesburg, South Africa: Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre Parktown, South Africa
3 Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre ICU, Parktown, South Africa.
10.52378/HMER7639
Abstract
Background
Deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) is a transplant modality performed routinely in adults at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC). Infection, graft dysfunction, surgical and medical complications are common in the early post-transplant period, accounting for early15 morbidity and mortality.
Objectives
To provide a descriptive analysis of all complications in the first 30 days post DDLT.
To investigate associations between recipient demographic data, comorbid diabetes, MELD score, and subsequent complications.
Methods
A retrospective review of adult DDLT recipients for the first 30 days post-transplant was performed at WDGMC from January 2015 - December 2016. Fischer's exact test was used to assess relationships between demographic data and infectious complications, while an independent sample t-test was used for non-infectious complications.
Results
Seventy-eight DDLTs were performed, with 6 (8%) mortalities in the first 30 days. The median age was 54 years; 54% were male. In total, 24 recipients (31%) developed infectious complications. Sixteen patients (67% of the infectious cohort) had intra-abdominal sepsis, 6 (25%) developed lower respiratory tract infections, 6 (25%) skin and soft tissue infections, and 3 (13%) urinary tract infections. Of all infectious complications, seven patients (29%) developed bacteremia. Non-infectious complications were developed in 55 patients (71%); renal complications were more common (67%). There was no significant association between age, gender, ascites, diabetes mellitus, MELD score, and complications.
Conclusion
Non-infectious complications were more prominent than infectious complications in adult recipients in the first 30 days post-DDLT. There was no significant association between recipient demographic data, comorbid diabetes, CMV status, and MELD score.
Keywords
Early complications liver transplant recipients Deceased donor liver transplantation Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre Model for End-Stage Liver Disease

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But with so many talented photographers in Singapore, how do you choose the right one? This blog will guide you through the process, along with highlighting the importance of having a roving photographer at your event.

The Importance of a Roving Photographer:

• Preserving Memories: A roving photographer captures the essence of your event – the interactions, the smiles, the unexpected moments of joy. These photos become cherished keepsakes for you and your guests.
• Engaging Guests: A roving photographer adds a fun, interactive element to your event. Guests love the chance to have their picture taken and receive a physical copy (often with instant printing services).
• Social Media Boost: High-quality photos from your event are perfect for sharing on social media. This can help promote your brand or simply spread the joy of the occasion.

Choosing the Perfect Roving Photographer:

Understanding Your Requirements

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Experience plays a pivotal role in photography, particularly when it comes to capturing candid moments in dynamic environments. Seasoned photographers possess the skills and instincts necessary to anticipate and capture spontaneous moments effortlessly. When assessing candidates, inquire about their years of experience, specialization in roving photography, and familiarity with your event type. Experienced photographers can offer valuable insights and recommendations to enhance your photography experience.

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Effective communication and collaboration are essential for a successful photography session. Prior to booking a photographer, schedule a consultation to discuss your vision, preferences, and any specific requirements you may have. Clear communication ensures that both parties are aligned and enables the photographer to deliver results that exceed your expectations. Additionally, don't hesitate to ask questions and provide feedback throughout the process to ensure a seamless collaboration.

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When comparing photographers, it's crucial to consider their pricing and packages. While cost is undoubtedly a factor, prioritize value over price. Look for photographers who offer comprehensive packages that align with your needs and budget. Transparent pricing and flexible options can help you make an informed decision and avoid any unexpected surprises down the line. Remember, quality photography is an investment in preserving your memories for years to come.

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After thorough research and evaluation, it's time to finalize your decision and book your chosen photographer. Ensure that all details and expectations are clearly outlined in a written contract to avoid any misunderstandings or miscommunications. Confirm the date, time, location, and any additional services you may require. By finalizing your decision and securing your photographer in advance, you can rest assured that your event will be captured beautifully.
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