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2024.05.17 12:07 mista4a Suggestions for NAND filesystem for data logging?
Hi all,
I've been working lately on an application where I have an MCU receiving data streams from two different sources.
These sources differs in how the data points are structured, but are homogeneous within. The storage is circular in nature, and there's a "soft" write protect to allow the storage index to roll over once the dedicated storage for a given source is exhausted.
Now, the current implementation works and it's pretty OK-ish for what it needs doing: the flash is subdivided in different partitions, each dedicated to a given source, and each partition is subdivided in different blocks, which coincide with the physical erasure blocks of the flash device. This was done to handle erasures of large chunks of data with ease. Data points are written sequentially, with no real identifier of a "file", just small 256 bytes aligned chunks of data written one after the other and retrieved by properly setting the read index and loading flash pages into the MCU, then extracting the relevant chunk.
This is all fine and dandy, but my perception of this approach with respect to a "proper" FS is that it's of course very crude and primitive, and could be improve (though there are no major hurdles with how it operates). I've taken a look at littlefs, dhara, SPIFFS (though it's for NOR devices), but addressing each data point as a separate file is not really feasible.
OTOH, addressing each partition as a file also defeats the purpose, because at that point there is no real improvement on how to handle each data point. I don't really see any intermediate approach using the concept of file as these FS do, so I'm wondering if there's a third way to handle this kind of situation that is still more crude than a FS but is improved wrt my approach?
Thanks for any suggestion!
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I've been working lately on an application where I have an MCU receiving data streams from two different sources.
These sources differs in how the data points are structured, but are homogeneous within. The storage is circular in nature, and there's a "soft" write protect to allow the storage index to roll over once the dedicated storage for a given source is exhausted.
Now, the current implementation works and it's pretty OK-ish for what it needs doing: the flash is subdivided in different partitions, each dedicated to a given source, and each partition is subdivided in different blocks, which coincide with the physical erasure blocks of the flash device. This was done to handle erasures of large chunks of data with ease. Data points are written sequentially, with no real identifier of a "file", just small 256 bytes aligned chunks of data written one after the other and retrieved by properly setting the read index and loading flash pages into the MCU, then extracting the relevant chunk.
This is all fine and dandy, but my perception of this approach with respect to a "proper" FS is that it's of course very crude and primitive, and could be improve (though there are no major hurdles with how it operates). I've taken a look at littlefs, dhara, SPIFFS (though it's for NOR devices), but addressing each data point as a separate file is not really feasible.
OTOH, addressing each partition as a file also defeats the purpose, because at that point there is no real improvement on how to handle each data point. I don't really see any intermediate approach using the concept of file as these FS do, so I'm wondering if there's a third way to handle this kind of situation that is still more crude than a FS but is improved wrt my approach?
Thanks for any suggestion!
2024.05.17 12:05 Acceptable_Egg5560 Of Giants and Journalists [51 Final]
Thank you for this universe!
And many thanks to for being a full co-writer on this project!
Kaeden and Vichee belongs to and I thank them so much for working with us! It was an honor!
Sven belongs to Bjorn the Copper Paladin from Discord. I hope to do more with them in the future, and have tons of fun!
And don’t you worry about that final in the title! We have some news at the end!
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{Is the reason that everything happened to Tarlim in the first place?}
{Only up to the ramps, mostly. Trying to impress upon people the importance of accessibility for those with extenuating circumstances. At least according to the records I have access to.}
{The average person knows as much about his friends as they do about Mike Collins.}
<...Who?>
{Exactly. 20th century human spaceman, was there for their first lunar landing. Didn’t get to put boots on the ground, and nobody remembers his name now.}
{Hell, I didn’t even know about him until I put in a search query of niche historical figures just to give you an example. Yeesh…}
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Archived Closed Circuit Security Video - Establishment: Exterminator’s Office - Dawn Creek Division - Subbasement - Date Recorded (ST): OCT 31, 2136 - Timeframe (ST): 11:42 - 11:45
The parking bay is silent. Vans are parked neatly in their spots which frame the hallway to the armory and fuel storage for the camera. A ding is heard and something moves in the hallway. Five fully suited Venlil and a Zurulian step out of an elevator and run towards a van. The sound of a door slamming open comes from the hall roughly 6 seconds later. A stream of Exterminators pour out into the hall from the stairwell.
Their voices are indecipherable as they speak over each other. A Sulian runs into the armory and reappears with a huge flamer tank on their back. Another Zurulian can be seen with an extinguisher tank, but a Venlil bleats at them and tosses it aside. They drag the quadrupedal alien quickly into the parking garage before physically throwing them into the back of a van.
From the back of the hallway, a fluid can be seen spreading across the ground. A trio of Venlil back out of a room while holding their flamers up. They are unlit, instead spewing fuel out of their nozzles. The trio twirl around in an overly animated manner as they walk down the hall to the parking garage. A van pulls out of its spot with windows down so the passengers could let out a cheer.
A black-suited Venlil runs up to the spraying trio while waving their arms to get them out into the garage. The microphone just barely manages to catch him saying, “We need to save some for the predators!” One of the other Venlil replies, “Yes sir, Mafchi!” A short flurry of curses is heard as the gathered exterminators pile into the three other visible vans. Two of the vans speed out of the garage, forcing some other Venlil exterminators to dive out of the way in the process.
The black-suited Mafchi picks up a fuel canister that had been dropped and twists off its cap. He slings it under his shoulder and pours a line of fuel. He marches straight to the final van and hops up into the open rear. The van backs itself up to turn out of the garage. The fuel canister clatters to the ground as it pulls away. Before it clears the view of the camera, the Black-suited Venlil is seen standing in its open back. He is holding what appears to be a flare gun.
The flare sails through the air shortly after the van leaves the frame and impacts the ground. It bounces and rolls until it touches the fuel and ignites it in an instant. A small wall of fire proceeds down the provided trail into the hallway, igniting more fuel as time passes. The hallway is quickly engulfed in vividly red fire. Thick black smoke begins to pour out into the garage as the fire inches closer to the primary fuel tank.
Movement can be seen in the hallway between the flickering flames. The silver form of a Venlil Exterminator is seen rushing out of the stairwell and fighting to head towards the fuel storage room. Before they reach, a white flash fills the screen. The feed goes dead, the error code consistent with electrical interruption.
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{Who was what? Mafchi?}
{Hmmm, there aren’t any tags embedded for them. The suits do a rather good job at making the officers anonymous. Let me see…oh.}
{The, uh… the employment records for that Office were…terminated.}
{It looks like…yes, here. Record wipe in 2497. Media with less than 1 bistandannual visit were removed to save space on the university’s central server. It’s…they’re gone, gone gone.}
{Maybe, but that’ll do us no good if we don’t know their name. And because of the chaos of that incident, nobody has been able to accurately reconstruct where every individual was in that office. We’d have to already know who they were to find them.}
<...I guess that’s another person I’ll have to remember then, huh?>
{...Guess so. Speaking of remembering, perhaps you should check out Tarlim’s view again? Seeing how we were just talking about him.}
<...Sure. At least people remember his name, right?>
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Memory Transcription Subject: Tarlim, the Venbig. Date [Standardized Human Time] October 31st, 2136
No matter how much Sven and Anso griped about it, having them leave and return with the trailer was a great idea. The humans who had gone with them the first time were, to my dismay, excited to try and ride in the back. I had at least been able to impress on those four that I couldn’t let anyone else ride like that, and that they were to help with rigging a trailer with some seats.
I had to admit; they did a good job!
Several couches sat bolted to the floor of the covered trailer and even had some ropes that could be hooked across the armrests as impromptu belts. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it would work as well as any bus or short train ride! Certainly superior to jumping in the bed of a truck.
I strode out into the parking road and swayed my ears to greet Anso. Sven had stayed behind here to meet with the humans and entertain the kids, a job which he was slightly less unenthusiastic about compared to last time. “Greetings, Anso! Have you made the necessary preparations for the humans to leave with you?”
The Yotul hopped out of the truck bed and bounced to me. “We have! I have to say those humans were great workers to have helped get this whipped up so quickly! I hope Sven has been behaving himself?”
I let my tail wag behind me remembering my last glimpse of him. He should really secure his sheath straps! “He has! Been entertaining the refugees while I made sure they all had their belongings ready to go. Come on inside, let’s go gather them.”
I guided him with a wave of my arm as we turned back to the door. To be truthful, I hadn’t expected Sven to win the humans over as quickly as he did. Needless to say, his primitive attire seemed to spark joy within them, a joy sorely needed amidst the sadness of recency.
As we entered the building I noticed something, or rather, the lack of something. When I had exited only a few [minutes] prior, the building had been full of life and noise. Now, it was almost dead quiet, save for the sounds of a holovision coming from the lobby. Rather heated sounds, at that.
“I didn’t think it was already main rest claw,” Anso mused as he, too, recognized the aggravated voices coming from the lobby. “And what are they watching in there? Sounds…angry.”
“Yeah…” I trailed off as I followed the noises. As I approached the lobby, the sound of what I assumed was a Gojid yelling. “You know nothing about my family. TALK, JUST FUCKING TALK, NOW!” My ears pinned back at the foul language at play, hoping that Sven and the children were somewhere else.
As I entered the room, I saw that I was only half right. The children were thankfully nowhere to be found, but Sven was obviously present, as was most of the facility staff. I was about to ask what was going on before another voice drew my attention to the holovision, the same as everyone else. The voice of none other than Chief Nikonus.
“There were three of us who laid out the groundwork for the Federation. When Kolshian explorers came in contact with the Farsul, more than a thousand years ago, the galaxy was young. We were the first in this sector to escape our gravity well. You know about the founding of this institution, but I reiterate it just in case.”
“The Krakotl were the third,” another voice piped up from behind the camera. I thought it might’ve been another Gojid, but the voice was far too breathy. Harchen, maybe? I wasn’t given a chance to consider it further as Nikonus continued. “Yes, they were a problem from the start; aggressive, disagreeable. We tried to identify the problem, and why they were so ill-equipped for spacefaring.”
“We learned they were scavengers, who would occasionally go for fish as well.”
His next line was rendered inaudible by the shocked gasps of both the refugees and residents in the room. I was no different, drawing in a sharp breath at the abrupt admission. I remembered that Arvi had said some aliens were revealed to have eaten meat in the past, but was this the way it was decided to be revealed? With such abject callousness?
Nikonus continued to speak, looking not just proud, but smug with his words. He went on about how the Federation had saved these aliens with their manipulations, but the entirety of his body language seemed to indicate he reveled in how devastating this information would be to the people he was speaking to. How they manipulated an entire culture, a RELIGION!
What if they did the same to ours?
That horrifying thought struck through my mind like a derailing train. I had relied upon the Tenets in some of my darkest moments. Found comfort in them when there was none elsewhere to be found. To have such a comfort revealed as a lie in its entirety, used only for some other group to control you…
The voice of Nikonus hit my ears again. “Oh Sovlin, I already told you. For the small minority of species who don’t find herbivory alone, we teach them the right way. Doesn’t the religion against predators sound familiar?”
The Kolshian was insufferably proud of those words. There was no doubt in my mind now; this was mocking. Mocking a Gojid for following The Protector. For being a predator. For being different, but expecting to still be treated as a person. The Gojid were predators, they couldn’t help it, and they were already being mocked for it.
What might happen to all the other species?
I shifted my focus away from the screen to the crowd, searching for one in particular. Vichee, a Krakotl already so different from everyone else, and now my concerns for them were multiplied with every word that fell from Nikonus’ mouth. Were they okay? They had come in here to see Sven, I had seen them. Where are-
I spotted Kaeden in the corner of the room. Next to him, slumped against the wall, was Vichee. The dual colored Krakotl’s eyes were glazed over as they stared at nothing. I strode over quickly, my instincts wanting to comfort them. Kaeden was simply standing there, it was confusing that he didn’t seem to be comforting Vichee at all. As I got closer, their head tilted up to me, regarding me with an unfocused eye.
“He was right.” They said quietly. My implant almost didn’t pick it up over the sounds of the lobby. “Kaeden had asked me soon after our first meeting if Krakotl had once been meat eaters. Said it was the shape of our beaks. ‘More suited to capturing small wriggling prey than filtering algae’. He told me. I nearly flew away right then… If I had, I would have been alone with this news.”I listened, kneeling down to be closer to their level. “You’re not alone, your herd is here. Right Kaeden?”
He looked over at me and nodded. “Vichee was there with me when Earth was attacked. I’m here for them now. Kaabra and Venik are… together, elsewhere at the moment. But they will be here too.”
I flicked my ears in understanding. “Then I hope they may help in hugging Vichee until their tears are dry.” I turned an eye to Vichee. “Please, I just want you to know that you are still you. What your body does has no effect on your personhood.”
Vichee still sat, their mind still likely whirling with the new information. They lifted their differently colored wings. “I’m well aware. This lesson I already learned. But thank you, I understand what you mean.” Kaeden nodded slowly and Vichee returned to their thoughts.
“There’s going to be trouble soon, Tarlim,” Kaeden stated gravely. “News like this? Nothing good will come of it. I can already tell this won’t go over well. Keep your eyes open.”
As if in response to his words, the sound of clanking metal hits my ears. They shoot up, pivoting to locate its source. There, dashing towards the door, was the armored figure of Sven. I didn’t know him enough to know how this broadcast would affect him, but running was never the best sign. I flicked my ears goodbye to my friends and rose, following after the metal man. In my periphery, I saw the television screen had shifted to show Rolem moving onto the stage. I would have to miss whatever it was he had to say, so ducked through the doors and continued to follow the sound of metal.
As I exited, I saw that I wasn’t the only one to see Sven’s actions. Anso was bounding behind him, shouting something I couldn’t hear. Sven didn’t seem to either as he kept running, but his gait wasn’t one of fear. He looked purposeful, sprinting in a straight line. A line pointed right towards-
Towards the observing Exterminator Van.
The metal Venlil didn’t even hesitate at the presence of the fence. He leapt up in a display of strength and agility, vaulting over the barrier and continuing his beeline into the van. It was like phased through the doors with how fast he moved. There were sounds of commotion that followed his entry, and soon two Exterminators fell out of the van. One Venlil…and one Krakotl. I wonder how Kalek is taking things.
I, too, cleared the fence with only a high step and reached the van, peering in to see Sven at the controls. “Sven! What are you doing?” I asked, the Krakotl officer shivering on the ground in my periphery.
“They got my girl!” He huffed, “She’s a Gojid, they got her, I can’t let them do anything worse to her!” He tried to activate the vehicle to no avail, but his words brought up something that I hadn’t thought much over. I remember hearing about temporary emplacements that were being set up. Paly had texted me about exterminators bringing people there. Her too. And that would mean-
-THOOOOOOOMMMMM-
The wind hit me like a truck and rocked the van I was standing next to. Sven even stopped trying to fiddle with the controls to see what had just happened. In the distance, near the center of town, an enormous black cloud rose into the air, the vestiges of fire still burning in the suspended embers. I couldn’t look away from it as my mind raced with horrible possibilities as my mind tripped over itself trying to concoct a plan of action.
I wasn’t given long to think before the radio in the van crackled to life, startling both Sven and myself. “Attention all True Exterminators! The truth has come out about the taint in our midst! For too long we have lived with its danger in our presence! If any of you still hold the safety of The Herd in your hearts, come join us so we may burn ALL the predator taint from this District! Rendezvous at Vulen’s apartment complex, we shall start our cleansing there!”
The name of one of my landlords sparked familiarity in my mind. They had been working to build a series of new apartments to add to his old, and if I remembered, had agreed to house the Gojid refugees. The Gojid! Paly was housed with them!!
In an instant, I reached into the van and grabbed Sven by the arm. He tried to pull away, but my grip was too strong. “Sven! They’re gonna kill the Gojid! They’re gonna burn Paly!”
He finally managed to shake himself free as my paws became jittery from stress. “I gotta save my girlfriend! She’s in a facility! I gotta save her!”
“But they’re gonna burn people here!” I protested, “we have to do something! We need- We need People who can fight them! Kaeden! I need to get Kaeden! We can save them!”
I pulled myself away from the van and spotted Anso nearby. He must have had to go through the gate, but this was good timing. I pointed a claw at him. “Do Not Let Him drive off before I get back!”
I didn’t give him, nor the Exterminators who had recovered from their shock, time to ask questions. Paly was in danger, as were who knew how many others. I faintly heard my data pad chime from within my shoulder bag, the signal my heart was beating too fast, but I couldn’t deal with it right now. I could get the heart rate under control during the drive. Right now I needed Kaeden, he knew how to fight! How to save people when others were trying to kill them!
My paws guided me and I was back in the cafeteria before I knew it. Some of the crowd had dissipated, but Kaeden and Vichee were still in the same corner I had left them in, but with their Venlil friends now joined. Without leaving time for protest, I grabbed Kaeden’s arm and pulled him away. I heard Vichee squawk behind me, but I was in too much of a hurry. I can’t let her get hurt. I Won’t.
Kaeden started to slap my arm as I dragged the soldier across the lobby. “Tarlim! What the fuck are you doing?? What’s going on?”
“No time, they’re going to burn everyone,” I breathlessly said as I burst the facility doors open to get him to the van.
“What? Who?” Kaeden questioned, still resisting my pull. I could hear a tinge of worry in his voice, and I knew he would understand. Anso looked back from his position as he heard my approach, and upon seeing me dragging Kaeden along, he grew visibly concerned.
“On the radio, something about True Exterminators,” I attempted to explain to him as we neared the gate doors. This time, I simply spread them apart with my free paw, metal screeching against itself as the gate was forced open. “They’re going to burn every cured species they can find, and That Means Paly. I Won’t Let Them.”
Kaeden had stopped struggling as I explained the bare essentials to him, and once we approached the van, he finally had enough sense to ask the right questions. “So what exactly is the plan to stop them? We’re strong, sure, I could probably take most of them. But just two of us against a wall of those flamers?”
“Not two,” I corrected, letting go of his arm and throwing open the back doors of the van. Still seated in the drivers side was Sven, who looked back once he heard me permit entrance into the back. “We have him too.”
“Wh- the LARPer??” Kaeden asked incredulously. I wasn’t familiar with the term he used, but his tone told us all we needed to know. Sven’s eyes narrowed at the perceived insult, but Kaeden continued. “Do either of you have any formal military training?? Rushing down there is only going to get you both killed along with the others! For fucks sake, slow down! We need a plan!”
“T-There won’t be t-time f-for one,” a voice peeped in from behind us. We all turned to face the source, and we found it was the Venlil Exterminator. They recoiled under the sudden gaze of our entire party, but they managed to continue. “I-I recognized the v-voice. It w-was one of the n-new recruits. They m-might as well be Y-Yulpa. If you w-want to stop them, it’s now or n-never.”
We all stared at them for a moment in disbelief that they’d willingly hand over that information to us. They were Exterminators, weren’t they? They should be allied with the voice on the radio! Kaeden, after considering the information, gave voice to my confusion. “And why are you telling us this? You’re an exterminator, shouldn’t you be trying to help them?”
“M-My husband is the Krakotl that was in the van with me!” They yelled back, stamping their footpaw on the ground in agitation. “I-I don’t care what his ancestors did a t-thousand years ago, I will not stand for those zealots burning who knows how many people! We’re not all the same, h-human!”
I was taken aback by their words. I had given up hope that there were any redeemable souls amongst the ranks of those silver-suited brahkasses, but living proof of the contrary stood before us. Their breathing was only matched by mine as my pad continued to chime in my pack. Maybe there’s hope after all.
Kaeden started frantically looking all around, his focused gaze falling on the facility, the exterminator in front of us, and the rising smoke in the distance. After a moment's hesitation, he growled to himself and shook his head. “Fine! Fucking- if you want to prove you’re different, you and your partner stand guard at the gate! They’ll probably try to send a division here, so keep on guard! And for the love of God, go ask for help if that happens!”
My tail wagged behind me as I interpreted what that meant. “So you’ll help us, Kaeden?”
He paused for a second, an agonizing second as he fully took in the situation in his mind. But ultimately, he nodded. “Let’s go, we can figure things out along the way.”
Seizing the moment, Anso quickly jumped into the van and pushed Sven out of the driver's seat, much to their visible frustration. Kaeden quickly hopped into the passenger seat, leaving me with the problem of finding a space that would fit me. I stepped over to the back of the van and threw the doors open.
The flamers and their fuel tanks were useless to us, easy to toss all three sets out onto the ground behind me. I made sure that the flamers were disabled first, of course. Just had to snap the pilot lighters and slice a hose with my claw. Even if these two said they weren’t like these “True Exterminators” I didn’t trust them one bit. I crawled inside the cramped vehicle and wiggled myself to close the doors behind me.
As I got myself settled, I watched as the Venlil Exterminator started to inspect the destroyed remains of their weapons. I squinted a glare at them and positioned myself so they couldn’t enter with me. “You two aren’t coming,” I hissed. “You know why you’re not. Try anything with the humans, and they will stop you.”
I slammed the doors shut as their expressions fell, just in time for Anso to get the van into gear. I curled myself up against the wall of the van, watching out the back window as we sped down the road. We were on our way now. On our way to save Paly and all the people gathered because their ancestors ate meat. My heart hammered in my chest, but I would need to control it for what we were about to do. I needed to focus. I needed to breathe. I needed to be calm.
Focus. Breathe. Calm
Focus.
Breathe.
Calm…
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Memory Transcription Subject: Sol-Vah, Fleeing Predator. Date [Standardized Human Time] October 31st, 2136
My legs couldn’t carry me anymore. I had to keep going, but I didn’t have the strength. My pants became wheezes as my body struggled to keep up with the physical exertion of running almost halfway through town. I hadn’t even looked up before now, at least with eyes not blinded by tears. The pain of Mute’s rejection still stung in my soul, a pain so visceral it threatened to rip me apart worse than any Arxur. Protector, what did I do to deserve this? Is there even a Protector, or did the Federation just- just make that up?
I didn’t have time to think about that now, I needed to get to the office. From what little I caught of the broadcast, Nikonus had said they saved us before. I knew what it likely was, but…I was desperate. I just wanted to go back home and have him embrace me like he did before. The safety and love I had felt from him was still fresh in my mind, and if there was any chance I had to get it back?
I’ll happily take it.
As I approached the office, however, something seemed off. I could smell soot in the air, but not the kind of soot that came from our flamers. This was- was…dirtier smelling, as if the fuel had been impure. Upon looking up, however, I saw something that made my stomach drop. A huge plume of smoke, billowing up into the sky. It shadowed the sun itself with its immensity and hate. Did the Exterminators burn more drugs? Or…or…
I felt a renewed vigor as I started to run towards the plume, hoping against hope that I was wrong. As soon as I turned the corner, though, my worst fears were realized. Where the office once stood now sat a burning stack of glorified rubble, every single window in sight shattered and multiple holes in the outer walls. The building was split, it was as if a giant knife had come down and sloppily sliced off its front half to spill flaming debris everywhere.
I stood in front of the building I had once called my home, surrounded by screams and the awful sound of flames roaring. I knew now there was no hope of salvation, no way this could ever be undone. I would never be able to go back to the way things were, never feel the happiness I had for that brief time. I was doomed to this life, abandoned by my love, and forced to live as an abomination devoid of a home.
I suppose that’s all a predator like me deserves.
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You read it right: This is going to be the final chapter of "Of Giants and Journalists." With the conclusion of Sharnet and Vekna's adventure, we will now take the time to show how this announcement has affected our characters and the galaxy at large. We're excited to announce our new series, Nature of a Giant: Aftermath! This series will not be quite as in-depth temporally as Of Giants and Journalists was, mainly because not as much will be happening in as short of a time. Rest assured, though, there will still be plenty of action across the board! You just won't have to deal with over half the story only covering a week of time!
In that vein, we are also excited to announce we are working on another bonus series, one that was teased a long time ago, Venric Lawven: Legal Legend! It will be filling the gap for content while we work on the first few chapters of Aftermath to make sure the scenes are as quality as they deserve, but will have a reduced upload schedule to once a week to accommodate for writing two series at once. On behalf of both of myself and , we'd like to thank all of our readers for sticking with us on this journey. It's hard to believe this series has been going on for over a year in one form or another, but I wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you all again for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you again with Legal Legends! And then...
The Aftermath!!
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And many thanks to for being a full co-writer on this project!
Kaeden and Vichee belongs to and I thank them so much for working with us! It was an honor!
Sven belongs to Bjorn the Copper Paladin from Discord. I hope to do more with them in the future, and have tons of fun!
And don’t you worry about that final in the title! We have some news at the end!
[First]- [Prev]- {Next Story!!}
{Is the reason that everything happened to Tarlim in the first place?}
{Only up to the ramps, mostly. Trying to impress upon people the importance of accessibility for those with extenuating circumstances. At least according to the records I have access to.}
{The average person knows as much about his friends as they do about Mike Collins.}
<...Who?>
{Exactly. 20th century human spaceman, was there for their first lunar landing. Didn’t get to put boots on the ground, and nobody remembers his name now.}
{Hell, I didn’t even know about him until I put in a search query of niche historical figures just to give you an example. Yeesh…}
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Archived Closed Circuit Security Video - Establishment: Exterminator’s Office - Dawn Creek Division - Subbasement - Date Recorded (ST): OCT 31, 2136 - Timeframe (ST): 11:42 - 11:45
The parking bay is silent. Vans are parked neatly in their spots which frame the hallway to the armory and fuel storage for the camera. A ding is heard and something moves in the hallway. Five fully suited Venlil and a Zurulian step out of an elevator and run towards a van. The sound of a door slamming open comes from the hall roughly 6 seconds later. A stream of Exterminators pour out into the hall from the stairwell.
Their voices are indecipherable as they speak over each other. A Sulian runs into the armory and reappears with a huge flamer tank on their back. Another Zurulian can be seen with an extinguisher tank, but a Venlil bleats at them and tosses it aside. They drag the quadrupedal alien quickly into the parking garage before physically throwing them into the back of a van.
From the back of the hallway, a fluid can be seen spreading across the ground. A trio of Venlil back out of a room while holding their flamers up. They are unlit, instead spewing fuel out of their nozzles. The trio twirl around in an overly animated manner as they walk down the hall to the parking garage. A van pulls out of its spot with windows down so the passengers could let out a cheer.
A black-suited Venlil runs up to the spraying trio while waving their arms to get them out into the garage. The microphone just barely manages to catch him saying, “We need to save some for the predators!” One of the other Venlil replies, “Yes sir, Mafchi!” A short flurry of curses is heard as the gathered exterminators pile into the three other visible vans. Two of the vans speed out of the garage, forcing some other Venlil exterminators to dive out of the way in the process.
The black-suited Mafchi picks up a fuel canister that had been dropped and twists off its cap. He slings it under his shoulder and pours a line of fuel. He marches straight to the final van and hops up into the open rear. The van backs itself up to turn out of the garage. The fuel canister clatters to the ground as it pulls away. Before it clears the view of the camera, the Black-suited Venlil is seen standing in its open back. He is holding what appears to be a flare gun.
The flare sails through the air shortly after the van leaves the frame and impacts the ground. It bounces and rolls until it touches the fuel and ignites it in an instant. A small wall of fire proceeds down the provided trail into the hallway, igniting more fuel as time passes. The hallway is quickly engulfed in vividly red fire. Thick black smoke begins to pour out into the garage as the fire inches closer to the primary fuel tank.
Movement can be seen in the hallway between the flickering flames. The silver form of a Venlil Exterminator is seen rushing out of the stairwell and fighting to head towards the fuel storage room. Before they reach, a white flash fills the screen. The feed goes dead, the error code consistent with electrical interruption.
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{Who was what? Mafchi?}
{Hmmm, there aren’t any tags embedded for them. The suits do a rather good job at making the officers anonymous. Let me see…oh.}
{The, uh… the employment records for that Office were…terminated.}
{It looks like…yes, here. Record wipe in 2497. Media with less than 1 bistandannual visit were removed to save space on the university’s central server. It’s…they’re gone, gone gone.}
{Maybe, but that’ll do us no good if we don’t know their name. And because of the chaos of that incident, nobody has been able to accurately reconstruct where every individual was in that office. We’d have to already know who they were to find them.}
<...I guess that’s another person I’ll have to remember then, huh?>
{...Guess so. Speaking of remembering, perhaps you should check out Tarlim’s view again? Seeing how we were just talking about him.}
<...Sure. At least people remember his name, right?>
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Memory Transcription Subject: Tarlim, the Venbig. Date [Standardized Human Time] October 31st, 2136
No matter how much Sven and Anso griped about it, having them leave and return with the trailer was a great idea. The humans who had gone with them the first time were, to my dismay, excited to try and ride in the back. I had at least been able to impress on those four that I couldn’t let anyone else ride like that, and that they were to help with rigging a trailer with some seats.
I had to admit; they did a good job!
Several couches sat bolted to the floor of the covered trailer and even had some ropes that could be hooked across the armrests as impromptu belts. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it would work as well as any bus or short train ride! Certainly superior to jumping in the bed of a truck.
I strode out into the parking road and swayed my ears to greet Anso. Sven had stayed behind here to meet with the humans and entertain the kids, a job which he was slightly less unenthusiastic about compared to last time. “Greetings, Anso! Have you made the necessary preparations for the humans to leave with you?”
The Yotul hopped out of the truck bed and bounced to me. “We have! I have to say those humans were great workers to have helped get this whipped up so quickly! I hope Sven has been behaving himself?”
I let my tail wag behind me remembering my last glimpse of him. He should really secure his sheath straps! “He has! Been entertaining the refugees while I made sure they all had their belongings ready to go. Come on inside, let’s go gather them.”
I guided him with a wave of my arm as we turned back to the door. To be truthful, I hadn’t expected Sven to win the humans over as quickly as he did. Needless to say, his primitive attire seemed to spark joy within them, a joy sorely needed amidst the sadness of recency.
As we entered the building I noticed something, or rather, the lack of something. When I had exited only a few [minutes] prior, the building had been full of life and noise. Now, it was almost dead quiet, save for the sounds of a holovision coming from the lobby. Rather heated sounds, at that.
“I didn’t think it was already main rest claw,” Anso mused as he, too, recognized the aggravated voices coming from the lobby. “And what are they watching in there? Sounds…angry.”
“Yeah…” I trailed off as I followed the noises. As I approached the lobby, the sound of what I assumed was a Gojid yelling. “You know nothing about my family. TALK, JUST FUCKING TALK, NOW!” My ears pinned back at the foul language at play, hoping that Sven and the children were somewhere else.
As I entered the room, I saw that I was only half right. The children were thankfully nowhere to be found, but Sven was obviously present, as was most of the facility staff. I was about to ask what was going on before another voice drew my attention to the holovision, the same as everyone else. The voice of none other than Chief Nikonus.
“There were three of us who laid out the groundwork for the Federation. When Kolshian explorers came in contact with the Farsul, more than a thousand years ago, the galaxy was young. We were the first in this sector to escape our gravity well. You know about the founding of this institution, but I reiterate it just in case.”
“The Krakotl were the third,” another voice piped up from behind the camera. I thought it might’ve been another Gojid, but the voice was far too breathy. Harchen, maybe? I wasn’t given a chance to consider it further as Nikonus continued. “Yes, they were a problem from the start; aggressive, disagreeable. We tried to identify the problem, and why they were so ill-equipped for spacefaring.”
“We learned they were scavengers, who would occasionally go for fish as well.”
His next line was rendered inaudible by the shocked gasps of both the refugees and residents in the room. I was no different, drawing in a sharp breath at the abrupt admission. I remembered that Arvi had said some aliens were revealed to have eaten meat in the past, but was this the way it was decided to be revealed? With such abject callousness?
Nikonus continued to speak, looking not just proud, but smug with his words. He went on about how the Federation had saved these aliens with their manipulations, but the entirety of his body language seemed to indicate he reveled in how devastating this information would be to the people he was speaking to. How they manipulated an entire culture, a RELIGION!
What if they did the same to ours?
That horrifying thought struck through my mind like a derailing train. I had relied upon the Tenets in some of my darkest moments. Found comfort in them when there was none elsewhere to be found. To have such a comfort revealed as a lie in its entirety, used only for some other group to control you…
The voice of Nikonus hit my ears again. “Oh Sovlin, I already told you. For the small minority of species who don’t find herbivory alone, we teach them the right way. Doesn’t the religion against predators sound familiar?”
The Kolshian was insufferably proud of those words. There was no doubt in my mind now; this was mocking. Mocking a Gojid for following The Protector. For being a predator. For being different, but expecting to still be treated as a person. The Gojid were predators, they couldn’t help it, and they were already being mocked for it.
What might happen to all the other species?
I shifted my focus away from the screen to the crowd, searching for one in particular. Vichee, a Krakotl already so different from everyone else, and now my concerns for them were multiplied with every word that fell from Nikonus’ mouth. Were they okay? They had come in here to see Sven, I had seen them. Where are-
I spotted Kaeden in the corner of the room. Next to him, slumped against the wall, was Vichee. The dual colored Krakotl’s eyes were glazed over as they stared at nothing. I strode over quickly, my instincts wanting to comfort them. Kaeden was simply standing there, it was confusing that he didn’t seem to be comforting Vichee at all. As I got closer, their head tilted up to me, regarding me with an unfocused eye.
“He was right.” They said quietly. My implant almost didn’t pick it up over the sounds of the lobby. “Kaeden had asked me soon after our first meeting if Krakotl had once been meat eaters. Said it was the shape of our beaks. ‘More suited to capturing small wriggling prey than filtering algae’. He told me. I nearly flew away right then… If I had, I would have been alone with this news.”I listened, kneeling down to be closer to their level. “You’re not alone, your herd is here. Right Kaeden?”
He looked over at me and nodded. “Vichee was there with me when Earth was attacked. I’m here for them now. Kaabra and Venik are… together, elsewhere at the moment. But they will be here too.”
I flicked my ears in understanding. “Then I hope they may help in hugging Vichee until their tears are dry.” I turned an eye to Vichee. “Please, I just want you to know that you are still you. What your body does has no effect on your personhood.”
Vichee still sat, their mind still likely whirling with the new information. They lifted their differently colored wings. “I’m well aware. This lesson I already learned. But thank you, I understand what you mean.” Kaeden nodded slowly and Vichee returned to their thoughts.
“There’s going to be trouble soon, Tarlim,” Kaeden stated gravely. “News like this? Nothing good will come of it. I can already tell this won’t go over well. Keep your eyes open.”
As if in response to his words, the sound of clanking metal hits my ears. They shoot up, pivoting to locate its source. There, dashing towards the door, was the armored figure of Sven. I didn’t know him enough to know how this broadcast would affect him, but running was never the best sign. I flicked my ears goodbye to my friends and rose, following after the metal man. In my periphery, I saw the television screen had shifted to show Rolem moving onto the stage. I would have to miss whatever it was he had to say, so ducked through the doors and continued to follow the sound of metal.
As I exited, I saw that I wasn’t the only one to see Sven’s actions. Anso was bounding behind him, shouting something I couldn’t hear. Sven didn’t seem to either as he kept running, but his gait wasn’t one of fear. He looked purposeful, sprinting in a straight line. A line pointed right towards-
Towards the observing Exterminator Van.
The metal Venlil didn’t even hesitate at the presence of the fence. He leapt up in a display of strength and agility, vaulting over the barrier and continuing his beeline into the van. It was like phased through the doors with how fast he moved. There were sounds of commotion that followed his entry, and soon two Exterminators fell out of the van. One Venlil…and one Krakotl. I wonder how Kalek is taking things.
I, too, cleared the fence with only a high step and reached the van, peering in to see Sven at the controls. “Sven! What are you doing?” I asked, the Krakotl officer shivering on the ground in my periphery.
“They got my girl!” He huffed, “She’s a Gojid, they got her, I can’t let them do anything worse to her!” He tried to activate the vehicle to no avail, but his words brought up something that I hadn’t thought much over. I remember hearing about temporary emplacements that were being set up. Paly had texted me about exterminators bringing people there. Her too. And that would mean-
-THOOOOOOOMMMMM-
The wind hit me like a truck and rocked the van I was standing next to. Sven even stopped trying to fiddle with the controls to see what had just happened. In the distance, near the center of town, an enormous black cloud rose into the air, the vestiges of fire still burning in the suspended embers. I couldn’t look away from it as my mind raced with horrible possibilities as my mind tripped over itself trying to concoct a plan of action.
I wasn’t given long to think before the radio in the van crackled to life, startling both Sven and myself. “Attention all True Exterminators! The truth has come out about the taint in our midst! For too long we have lived with its danger in our presence! If any of you still hold the safety of The Herd in your hearts, come join us so we may burn ALL the predator taint from this District! Rendezvous at Vulen’s apartment complex, we shall start our cleansing there!”
The name of one of my landlords sparked familiarity in my mind. They had been working to build a series of new apartments to add to his old, and if I remembered, had agreed to house the Gojid refugees. The Gojid! Paly was housed with them!!
In an instant, I reached into the van and grabbed Sven by the arm. He tried to pull away, but my grip was too strong. “Sven! They’re gonna kill the Gojid! They’re gonna burn Paly!”
He finally managed to shake himself free as my paws became jittery from stress. “I gotta save my girlfriend! She’s in a facility! I gotta save her!”
“But they’re gonna burn people here!” I protested, “we have to do something! We need- We need People who can fight them! Kaeden! I need to get Kaeden! We can save them!”
I pulled myself away from the van and spotted Anso nearby. He must have had to go through the gate, but this was good timing. I pointed a claw at him. “Do Not Let Him drive off before I get back!”
I didn’t give him, nor the Exterminators who had recovered from their shock, time to ask questions. Paly was in danger, as were who knew how many others. I faintly heard my data pad chime from within my shoulder bag, the signal my heart was beating too fast, but I couldn’t deal with it right now. I could get the heart rate under control during the drive. Right now I needed Kaeden, he knew how to fight! How to save people when others were trying to kill them!
My paws guided me and I was back in the cafeteria before I knew it. Some of the crowd had dissipated, but Kaeden and Vichee were still in the same corner I had left them in, but with their Venlil friends now joined. Without leaving time for protest, I grabbed Kaeden’s arm and pulled him away. I heard Vichee squawk behind me, but I was in too much of a hurry. I can’t let her get hurt. I Won’t.
Kaeden started to slap my arm as I dragged the soldier across the lobby. “Tarlim! What the fuck are you doing?? What’s going on?”
“No time, they’re going to burn everyone,” I breathlessly said as I burst the facility doors open to get him to the van.
“What? Who?” Kaeden questioned, still resisting my pull. I could hear a tinge of worry in his voice, and I knew he would understand. Anso looked back from his position as he heard my approach, and upon seeing me dragging Kaeden along, he grew visibly concerned.
“On the radio, something about True Exterminators,” I attempted to explain to him as we neared the gate doors. This time, I simply spread them apart with my free paw, metal screeching against itself as the gate was forced open. “They’re going to burn every cured species they can find, and That Means Paly. I Won’t Let Them.”
Kaeden had stopped struggling as I explained the bare essentials to him, and once we approached the van, he finally had enough sense to ask the right questions. “So what exactly is the plan to stop them? We’re strong, sure, I could probably take most of them. But just two of us against a wall of those flamers?”
“Not two,” I corrected, letting go of his arm and throwing open the back doors of the van. Still seated in the drivers side was Sven, who looked back once he heard me permit entrance into the back. “We have him too.”
“Wh- the LARPer??” Kaeden asked incredulously. I wasn’t familiar with the term he used, but his tone told us all we needed to know. Sven’s eyes narrowed at the perceived insult, but Kaeden continued. “Do either of you have any formal military training?? Rushing down there is only going to get you both killed along with the others! For fucks sake, slow down! We need a plan!”
“T-There won’t be t-time f-for one,” a voice peeped in from behind us. We all turned to face the source, and we found it was the Venlil Exterminator. They recoiled under the sudden gaze of our entire party, but they managed to continue. “I-I recognized the v-voice. It w-was one of the n-new recruits. They m-might as well be Y-Yulpa. If you w-want to stop them, it’s now or n-never.”
We all stared at them for a moment in disbelief that they’d willingly hand over that information to us. They were Exterminators, weren’t they? They should be allied with the voice on the radio! Kaeden, after considering the information, gave voice to my confusion. “And why are you telling us this? You’re an exterminator, shouldn’t you be trying to help them?”
“M-My husband is the Krakotl that was in the van with me!” They yelled back, stamping their footpaw on the ground in agitation. “I-I don’t care what his ancestors did a t-thousand years ago, I will not stand for those zealots burning who knows how many people! We’re not all the same, h-human!”
I was taken aback by their words. I had given up hope that there were any redeemable souls amongst the ranks of those silver-suited brahkasses, but living proof of the contrary stood before us. Their breathing was only matched by mine as my pad continued to chime in my pack. Maybe there’s hope after all.
Kaeden started frantically looking all around, his focused gaze falling on the facility, the exterminator in front of us, and the rising smoke in the distance. After a moment's hesitation, he growled to himself and shook his head. “Fine! Fucking- if you want to prove you’re different, you and your partner stand guard at the gate! They’ll probably try to send a division here, so keep on guard! And for the love of God, go ask for help if that happens!”
My tail wagged behind me as I interpreted what that meant. “So you’ll help us, Kaeden?”
He paused for a second, an agonizing second as he fully took in the situation in his mind. But ultimately, he nodded. “Let’s go, we can figure things out along the way.”
Seizing the moment, Anso quickly jumped into the van and pushed Sven out of the driver's seat, much to their visible frustration. Kaeden quickly hopped into the passenger seat, leaving me with the problem of finding a space that would fit me. I stepped over to the back of the van and threw the doors open.
The flamers and their fuel tanks were useless to us, easy to toss all three sets out onto the ground behind me. I made sure that the flamers were disabled first, of course. Just had to snap the pilot lighters and slice a hose with my claw. Even if these two said they weren’t like these “True Exterminators” I didn’t trust them one bit. I crawled inside the cramped vehicle and wiggled myself to close the doors behind me.
As I got myself settled, I watched as the Venlil Exterminator started to inspect the destroyed remains of their weapons. I squinted a glare at them and positioned myself so they couldn’t enter with me. “You two aren’t coming,” I hissed. “You know why you’re not. Try anything with the humans, and they will stop you.”
I slammed the doors shut as their expressions fell, just in time for Anso to get the van into gear. I curled myself up against the wall of the van, watching out the back window as we sped down the road. We were on our way now. On our way to save Paly and all the people gathered because their ancestors ate meat. My heart hammered in my chest, but I would need to control it for what we were about to do. I needed to focus. I needed to breathe. I needed to be calm.
Focus. Breathe. Calm
Focus.
Breathe.
Calm…
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Memory Transcription Subject: Sol-Vah, Fleeing Predator. Date [Standardized Human Time] October 31st, 2136
My legs couldn’t carry me anymore. I had to keep going, but I didn’t have the strength. My pants became wheezes as my body struggled to keep up with the physical exertion of running almost halfway through town. I hadn’t even looked up before now, at least with eyes not blinded by tears. The pain of Mute’s rejection still stung in my soul, a pain so visceral it threatened to rip me apart worse than any Arxur. Protector, what did I do to deserve this? Is there even a Protector, or did the Federation just- just make that up?
I didn’t have time to think about that now, I needed to get to the office. From what little I caught of the broadcast, Nikonus had said they saved us before. I knew what it likely was, but…I was desperate. I just wanted to go back home and have him embrace me like he did before. The safety and love I had felt from him was still fresh in my mind, and if there was any chance I had to get it back?
I’ll happily take it.
As I approached the office, however, something seemed off. I could smell soot in the air, but not the kind of soot that came from our flamers. This was- was…dirtier smelling, as if the fuel had been impure. Upon looking up, however, I saw something that made my stomach drop. A huge plume of smoke, billowing up into the sky. It shadowed the sun itself with its immensity and hate. Did the Exterminators burn more drugs? Or…or…
I felt a renewed vigor as I started to run towards the plume, hoping against hope that I was wrong. As soon as I turned the corner, though, my worst fears were realized. Where the office once stood now sat a burning stack of glorified rubble, every single window in sight shattered and multiple holes in the outer walls. The building was split, it was as if a giant knife had come down and sloppily sliced off its front half to spill flaming debris everywhere.
I stood in front of the building I had once called my home, surrounded by screams and the awful sound of flames roaring. I knew now there was no hope of salvation, no way this could ever be undone. I would never be able to go back to the way things were, never feel the happiness I had for that brief time. I was doomed to this life, abandoned by my love, and forced to live as an abomination devoid of a home.
I suppose that’s all a predator like me deserves.
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2024.05.17 12:03 aviation_hacker B&D Controll-A-Door MPC2 Roller Garage Door Opener - Flashing Reset Light/Not Moving Potential Repair
 | Hey folks, hope everyone is keeping well :) Hopefully this is the right place to put this, but if not please let me know and I'll try move it :) submitted by aviation_hacker to GarageDoorService [link] [comments] Just a random one I thought I'd write up to add to the internet archive in case anyone else still has one of these openers and has the same issues we had with ours. So as many openers do, recently our opener decided to not open, and would move about 2 inches before stopping and leaving us with a flashing reset light and refusing to go further. After getting the unit off and testing by hand and reproducing the fault even by hand (it didn't take much to stop the unit), I popped the cover off and had a look at the condition of the internals - everything looked pretty alright, though it had two Blue Ceramic Capacitors (562M, 500~) that were attached to either side of the motor. Thinking these could be the problem, I ordered some Capacitors, Soldered them in, and it's working again! I can't stop the motor by hand anymore when going up and it stops with the right amount of resistance going down (as it should), and all seems to be well. So in case anyone else has similar issues with their motor (namely this one in particular), then that may be something work trying if you have the skills/experience for it. Of course, naturally this is all at your own risk, and I am not liable for what you choose/don't choose to do. And it's a 240v appliance - don't touch it when it's even plugged in, let alone when it's running, and take all the insulation and self-protection steps necessary as well (discharging capacitors safely before working on them, even though these aren't high capacitance). Many can attest to not messing around with Electricity, that stuff is wildly dangerous if you're negligent with it. Some pictures below with captions etc, but hopefully this helps someone! :) The motor itself with the control panel, as you can see it's an old piece of kit. The back of the motor with this annoying one piece cover design, meaning you have to remove the motor completely to take the plastic cover off :L Here's a picture with the motor cover off, and you can see the two blue ceramic capacitors that I replaced. I did add a layer of heatshrink over the heatshrink showing here afterwards, but forgot to take a photo of the units with the old ceramic capacitors installed beforehand. The old Ceramic Capacitors - I pulled their metal wires out since it gave me more to play with whilst soldering/they weren't going to be useful anyway. New Ceramic Capacitors - same Capacitance, but smaller and a higher voltage rating as well (4x as high!) |
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2024.05.17 11:59 4MuddyPaws Small Cookbook Error?
I could be wrong. But I know squash. In the Spaghetti recipe it calls for butternut squash to make the spaghetti. But butternut squash is not stringy like it calls for. If it gets old and stringy, it's very bitter. Normally it
I think they mean spaghetti squash which is naturally stringy and spaghetti like.
Unless the names are used interchangeably in a different region of the world from me?
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I think they mean spaghetti squash which is naturally stringy and spaghetti like.
Unless the names are used interchangeably in a different region of the world from me?
2024.05.17 11:58 ecosclinic What do dermatologists prescribe for hair loss?
 | Hair loss may be a stressful condition for many people, including men and women of all ages. While there are several reasons of hair loss, consulting a dermatologist, such as Dr. Neha Agrawal of ECOS Clinic in Mansarovar, Jaipur, can give vital insights and effective remedies. Dermatologists are skilled in determining the underlying reasons of hair loss and prescribing therapies that are specific to each patient’s requirements. Let’s look at what dermatologists commonly prescribe for hair loss and how these treatments might help restore hair health. submitted by ecosclinic to u/ecosclinic [link] [comments] Diagnosis and Evaluation: The first step in treating hair loss is a comprehensive diagnosis and examination by a dermatologist. Dr. Neha Agrawal specialises in skin and hair treatments, using innovative diagnostic procedures to identify the underlying cause of hair loss. Genetics, hormonal imbalances, dietary inadequacies, medical issues, and lifestyle habits are all carefully considered when creating a personalised treatment plan. Prescription Medications: 1.Minoxidil (Rogaine): This topical treatment is FDA-approved and is commonly administered by dermatologists to both men and women who are experiencing hair loss. Minoxidil stimulates hair follicles, promotes hair growth, and slows future hair loss. 2.Finasteride (Propecia): Finasteride, an oral drug, is mostly used for males with male pattern baldness. It helps suppress the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is associated to hair loss in men. 3.Spironolactone: This medicine is frequently administered to women who have androgenetic alopecia, a kind of hair loss caused by hormonal causes. Spironolactone acts by inhibiting androgens (male hormones) that cause hair loss in women. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is another novel treatment option provided by dermatologists such as Dr. Neha Agrawal. PRP treatment is collecting a sample of the patient’s blood, processing it to concentrate platelets high in growth factors, then injecting the PRP into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and encourage hair growth. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment Nutritional Supplements: In addition to prescription drugs, dermatologists such as Dr. Neha Agrawal may offer nutritional supplements to promote hair health. Biotin, vitamins (particularly B-complex vitamins), minerals (such as zinc and iron), and antioxidants help nourish hair follicles, thicken hair strands, and enhance overall hair condition. Topical Treatments: Dermatologists may also suggest topical therapies to supplement oral drugs and stimulate hair growth. These treatments may include medicated shampoos, serums, and foams containing ketoconazole, corticosteroids, or peptides to treat scalp problems, decrease inflammation, and promote hair regrowth. Lifestyle and Behavioral Modifications: In addition to medicinal treatments, dermatologists emphasise the need of lifestyle and behavioural changes for hair health. This may include eating a well-balanced diet rich in important nutrients for hair development, controlling stress, avoiding harsh hair treatments, and maintaining proper scalp hygiene. Conclusion: Dermatologists play an important role in properly identifying and treating hair loss. Dr. Neha Agrawal of ECOS Clinic in Mansarovar, Jaipur, uses experience, innovative therapies, and personalised care to help patients attain their best hair health. Dermatologists like Dr. Neha Agrawal manage hair loss holistically, whether by prescribing drugs, advising vitamins, or giving novel procedures like PRP. They encourage clients to recover confidence and restore the natural beauty of their hair. |
2024.05.17 11:56 Sweet-Count2557 11 Innovative Boston Playgrounds Where Kids Learn as They Play
 | 11 Innovative Boston Playgrounds Where Kids Learn as They Play Welcome to our exploration of eleven innovative Boston playgrounds where children can learn while they play.In this bustling city, there are a multitude of parks and playgrounds that offer much more than the traditional swings and slides. These thoughtfully designed spaces provide children with engaging and educational experiences, turning playtime into a valuable opportunity for growth.From wheelchair-accessible elements at Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park in Charlestown to the imaginative PlayCubes at Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park in Chinatown, Boston's playgrounds are sure to captivate young minds.But that's just the beginning - join us as we uncover the other unique and stimulating playgrounds that await children in different neighborhoods across the city.Key TakeawaysBoston has a variety of innovative and inclusive playgrounds that offer unique features and attractions.Many of these playgrounds are designed with a specific theme, such as nature or the solar system, to engage children's imagination.In addition to traditional playground equipment like swings and slides, these playgrounds also offer interactive and brain-boosting elements like embankment slides, climbers, and balance-based toys.Some playgrounds are designed in memory of specific individuals or events, such as the Martin Richard Memorial Park in Seaport.Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park—CharlestownMayor Thomas M. Menino Park—Charlestown, the inclusive playground with wheelchair-accessible features, was designed in the wake of the Marathon bombings and offers a unique and engaging play experience for children of all abilities. Situated in the heart of Boston, this playground is a shining example of the city's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.One of the standout features of Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park—Charlestown is its embankment slides and climbers. These structures not only provide endless fun for children but also help develop their gross motor skills and coordination. As kids navigate the slides and climb the structures, they're simultaneously building strength and confidence in their abilities.Furthermore, this playground goes above and beyond by offering access to hospital bathrooms. This thoughtful addition ensures that all children, regardless of their medical needs, can enjoy their time at the park without any obstacles. It's a testament to the city's dedication to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.The design of Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park—Charlestown isn't only functional but also visually appealing. The vibrant colors and playful shapes of the equipment spark imagination and creativity in children. It's a place where they can let their imaginations run wild and explore their own unique play experiences.Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park—BostonLocated in the vibrant neighborhood of Chinatown, Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park—Boston offers a playground experience that combines interactive play with a touch of cultural immersion. This Boston playground stands out among the best playgrounds in Boston for its unique features and attractions. Here's what makes Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park—Boston a must-visit destination for families:The popular River Stream Fountain: Kids can cool off and have a blast in this interactive water feature. The fountain mimics a flowing river, allowing children to splash and play while learning about the importance of water.Focus on PlayCubes for interactive play: The playground is filled with PlayCubes, which are modular play structures that encourage creativity and exploration. Children can build, climb, and slide on these colorful cubes, stimulating their imagination and problem-solving skills.Cultural immersion in Chinatown: As you explore the playground, you'll notice the influence of Chinatown's rich heritage. From the ornamental gateways to the vibrant colors and patterns, Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park—Boston offers a unique opportunity for children to learn about and appreciate different cultures.Located in Chinatown: This playground is conveniently situated in the heart of Chinatown, making it easily accessible for families in the area. After a fun-filled day at the playground, families can explore the neighborhood and enjoy the delicious food, vibrant markets, and cultural events that Chinatown has to offer.Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park—Boston is more than just a playground. It's a place where children can learn, play, and immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Chinatown. So, gather your family and head to this innovative Boston playground for an unforgettable adventure.Jackson Square Park—Jamaica PlainNestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Jackson Square Park offers a playground experience that combines thrilling play elements with a focus on balance and adventure. This innovative playground is designed to engage children's minds and bodies, allowing them to learn and grow while having a blast.One of the standout features of Jackson Square Park is its zip lines. Kids can soar through the air, feeling the rush of exhilaration as they zip from one end of the playground to the other. This activity not only builds strength and coordination but also teaches them about momentum and gravity.Another exciting element is the 16-foot-tall Wall-holla climbing structure. With its unique design and challenging climbing routes, children can test their physical limits and conquer their fears. It's a thrilling experience that encourages them to push themselves and discover their own capabilities.In addition to these thrilling play elements, Jackson Square Park also offers other amenities to keep kids entertained. There are basketball courts where they can practice their skills and compete with friends. Swings provide a classic play experience, allowing children to feel the freedom of soaring through the air.Jackson Square Park is a place where kids can explore, take risks, and learn valuable life lessons. It's a playground that encourages them to think creatively, problem-solve, and develop their physical and cognitive skills. With its focus on balance and adventure, this playground offers a unique and educational play experience for children of all ages.Martins Park—SeaportAfter exploring the thrilling play elements and educational opportunities at Jackson Square Park, let's now venture into Martins Park—Seaport, where children can embark on an imaginative and nature-inspired play experience. This inclusive playground, built in memory of Martin Richard, offers a unique and engaging environment for children of all abilities. Here are some key features of Martins Park—Seaport:Log Maze Climber: Children can navigate through a maze of logs, enhancing their problem-solving and spatial awareness skills.Realistic Climbing Rocks: Kids can challenge themselves by scaling these realistic climbing rocks, improving their strength and coordination.Giant Marooned Ship: This impressive feature allows children to unleash their imagination as they pretend to be pirates, sailing the high seas.Nature-Inspired Design: The park's design mimics the natural world, creating a sense of connection and wonder. Children can immerse themselves in an environment that encourages exploration and discovery.Martins Park—Seaport isn't just a place for play, but also a space for learning and growth. As children engage in the various play elements, they develop important cognitive and physical skills. The park fosters creativity, social interaction, and a love for nature. It provides a safe and inclusive environment where children can freely express themselves and learn through play.Paris Street Park—East BostonParis Street Park—East Boston offers an exciting and educational playground experience with its newly designed solar system theme. Located between a public pool and a community center, this park provides a perfect environment for children to learn and play. As we explore the park, we're greeted by vibrant colors and interactive elements that ignite our curiosity.One of the standout features of Paris Street Park is its basketball court, where kids can engage in friendly competition and improve their coordination skills. The court is adorned with illustrations of planets, stars, and constellations, creating a unique and immersive experience. As we shoot hoops, we can't help but feel like we're playing in outer space.In addition to the basketball court, there's also a painted maze that stimulates our problem-solving abilities. We navigate through the twists and turns, searching for hidden treasures and unlocking the secrets of the solar system. The maze encourages exploration and fosters a sense of adventure, allowing children to develop their spatial awareness and critical thinking skills.As we continue our journey through the park, we come across a series of educational panels that provide fascinating information about the planets. These panels not only spark our curiosity about the universe but also enhance our knowledge of science and astronomy. We learn about the different characteristics of each planet and gain a deeper appreciation for the vastness of space.Paris Street Park—East Boston truly offers a playground experience that combines fun and education. With its solar system theme, basketball court, painted maze, and educational panels, children are encouraged to learn and explore while enjoying the freedom to play. It's a place where imaginations soar and knowledge is gained, making it a must-visit destination for families in East Boston.Esplanade Playground—BostonAs we venture further into the world of Boston playgrounds, our next stop brings us to the captivating Esplanade Playground—Boston, where adventure awaits along the picturesque Charles River. This playground offers a unique experience that combines play and nature, providing children with the freedom to explore and learn in a beautiful setting.The central climbing structure, resembling a spider web, challenges children to test their physical abilities and conquer new heights.The scenic view of the Charles River creates a serene backdrop for play, allowing children to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.The spacious open areas invite children to run, jump, and engage in active play, promoting physical fitness and enhancing their gross motor skills.The variety of play equipment, including swings and slides, offers opportunities for children to engage in imaginative play and social interaction.At Esplanade Playground, children have the freedom to let their imaginations soar as they navigate the climbing structures, swing through the air, and slide down to the ground. They can challenge themselves physically, build strength and coordination, and develop confidence in their abilities. The playground's scenic location also provides a sense of peace and tranquility, allowing children to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and connect with nature.Esplanade Playground—Boston isn't just a place for fun and play; it's a space that encourages learning, exploration, and personal growth. With its unique features and stunning views, this playground offers children the freedom to discover, create, and thrive in a safe and engaging environment.Fallon Field—RoslindaleFallon Field—Roslindale is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Boston, offering a playground experience that is both thrilling and inviting for children of all ages. With its famous large slide and additional amenities like basketball courts and swings, Fallon Field provides endless opportunities for fun and exploration.To paint a clearer picture of what Fallon Field has to offer, let's take a look at the table below:FeaturesDescriptionBenefitsLarge SlideA thrilling rideBuilds courage and balanceBasketball CourtsOutdoor sports activitiesPromotes physical fitnessSwingsClassic playground funDevelops coordinationThe large slide at Fallon Field is a favorite among kids, providing them with an exhilarating ride that challenges their courage and helps them develop their balance skills. As they climb up the stairs and slide down, children experience a rush of excitement and a sense of achievement.In addition to the slide, Fallon Field also offers basketball courts. These outdoor sports areas allow children to engage in friendly competitions, improve their coordination, and enhance their physical fitness. Whether they're shooting hoops or playing a game with friends, the basketball courts provide a space for kids to enjoy active play and develop their athletic abilities.No playground is complete without swings, and Fallon Field has them too. Swinging back and forth on the swings not only brings joy to children but also helps them develop their coordination skills. As they pump their legs and control their movements, kids learn how to find their rhythm and balance while experiencing the freedom of soaring through the air.Fallon Field—Roslindale truly offers a playground experience that combines thrilling activities with the freedom to play and explore. From the large slide to the basketball courts and swings, children can engage in a variety of activities that promote physical fitness, coordination, and a sense of adventure. So head on over to Fallon Field and let the fun begin!Hunt Almont Playground—MattapanLocated in the vibrant neighborhood of Mattapan, Hunt Almont Playground offers an exciting and inclusive play space for children of all ages. This playground is a true gem, designed to foster creativity, imagination, and physical activity.Here are some reasons why Hunt Almont Playground stands out among the rest:Colorful web of nets and climbers: As soon as you step foot in Hunt Almont Playground, you'll be greeted by a mesmerizing sight—a vibrant web of nets and climbers that beckon you to explore and conquer. This unique feature allows children to challenge themselves, build strength, and develop their motor skills.Encourages open-ended play: At Hunt Almont Playground, there are no limits to what children can imagine and create. The open-ended play opportunities here allow kids to take on different roles, build forts, and invent their own games. It's a place where freedom and creativity go hand in hand.Splash pad for summer fun: When the temperatures rise, Hunt Almont Playground has got you covered. With its refreshing splash pad, children can cool off and have a blast splashing around. It's the perfect way to beat the heat while still engaging in active play.Inclusive design: Hunt Almont Playground is designed with inclusivity in mind. It offers wheelchair-accessible features, ensuring that all children can fully participate and enjoy the fun. It's a playground that celebrates diversity and embraces the joy of play for everyone.Hunt Almont Playground is more than just a place to play—it's a space where children can learn, grow, and make lasting memories. So, if you're looking for a playground that encourages freedom, creativity, and inclusivity, Hunt Almont Playground in Mattapan is the place to be. Let your imagination run wild and discover the endless possibilities that await you here.Sweeney Playground—South BostonAfter exploring the vibrant and inclusive Hunt Almont Playground in Mattapan, let's now shift our attention to the captivating Sweeney Playground in South Boston. This playground is known for its stunning ropes course, bright synthetic surface, and water features. It offers a variety of activities that engage children's minds and bodies, making it a perfect place for them to learn as they play.To give you a better idea of what Sweeney Playground has to offer, here is a table highlighting some of its key features:Sweeney Playground—South BostonStunning ropes courseEngages children's balanceBright synthetic surfaceProvides safe play areaWater featuresOffers refreshing funBasketball courtsPromotes physical activityfor older kidsThe ropes course at Sweeney Playground is truly a sight to behold. It challenges children to navigate through a series of ropes and obstacles, testing their balance and coordination. As they conquer each element of the course, they develop problem-solving skills and gain confidence in their abilities.The bright synthetic surface of the playground ensures a safe and comfortable play area for children. It provides a cushioned surface that reduces the risk of injuries from falls, allowing kids to freely explore and engage in active play.Water features are another highlight of Sweeney Playground. They offer a fun and refreshing way for children to cool off during the hot summer months. Whether it's running through a sprinkler or splashing in a water fountain, kids can enjoy the sensory experience while staying active.In addition to the ropes course and water features, Sweeney Playground also provides basketball courts for older kids. This promotes physical activity and encourages friendly competition, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.Sweeney Playground in South Boston is a place where kids can learn, have fun, and grow. With its innovative and engaging features, it offers a unique play experience that sparks creativity, promotes physical development, and cultivates a love for learning. So, the next time you're in South Boston, be sure to visit Sweeney Playground for an unforgettable play adventure.Little Scobie Park—RoxburyLittle Scobie Park in Roxbury offers a vibrant and engaging play space for children of all ages. This park is divided into two areas, each designed specifically for different age groups. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, there's something for everyone at Little Scobie Park.Skateboard Park: One of the highlights of Little Scobie Park is the skateboard park. Kids can bring their skateboards and practice their tricks on the ramps and rails. It's a great way to build confidence, improve coordination, and have fun with friends.Basketball Court: For those who prefer team sports, the basketball court at Little Scobie Park is the perfect place to shoot some hoops. Kids can practice their dribbling skills, work on their jump shots, and even organize friendly games with other children in the neighborhood.Plenty of Shade: Little Scobie Park offers plenty of shade, making it a great place to relax and unwind. Whether you're a parent watching your kids play or a teenager looking for a quiet spot to read, there are shaded areas where you can escape the sun and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.Community Gathering Space: Little Scobie Park serves as a community gathering space, bringing people together from all walks of life. It's a place where neighbors can meet, children can make new friends, and families can enjoy quality time together. The park fosters a sense of belonging and promotes social interaction, creating a strong and supportive community.Little Scobie Park in Roxbury is more than just a playground. It's a place where children can have fun, learn new skills, and connect with others. From the skateboard park to the basketball court, there are endless opportunities for exploration and growth. So grab your skateboard or basketball and head over to Little Scobie Park for an unforgettable play experience.Alexander W. Kemp Playground—CambridgeContinuing our exploration of Boston's brain-boosting playgrounds, let's now venture into the imaginative world of Alexander W. Kemp Playground in Cambridge. This playground offers a variety of activities for kids of various ages, ensuring that everyone can have a great time. With embankment slides, swings, and a crank-powered water feature, there's something for everyone to enjoy.To give you a better idea of what you can expect at Alexander W. Kemp Playground, here's a table that breaks down its key features:FeaturesAge RangeThemeEmbankment slidesAll agesWoodland adventureSwingsAll agesWoodland adventureCrank-powered water featureAll agesWoodland adventureAs you can see, this playground has a woodland adventure theme, with carved wood structures that add to the overall ambiance. Kids can let their imaginations run wild as they explore this enchanting setting. Whether they're sliding down the embankment slides, soaring through the air on the swings, or splashing around in the crank-powered water feature, there's no shortage of fun to be had.In addition to the exciting play equipment, Alexander W. Kemp Playground also provides a safe and welcoming environment for children to learn and grow. It encourages open-ended play, allowing kids to express their creativity and problem-solving skills. By engaging in play, they can develop important cognitive and physical abilities while having a blast.Frequently Asked QuestionsAre These Playgrounds Open to the Public?Yes, these playgrounds are open to the public. They provide a safe and inclusive space for children of all ages to play and learn.Each playground offers unique features and attractions, such as wheelchair-accessible equipment, interactive play structures, and themed designs.From the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park in Charlestown to Chuckie Harris Park in Somerville, these innovative playgrounds aim to engage and educate children while fostering their imagination and physical development.Are There Any Admission Fees for These Playgrounds?There are no admission fees for these playgrounds. They're open to the public and provide a variety of brain-boosting fun for kids.From inclusive playgrounds with wheelchair-accessible features to playgrounds with interactive PlayCubes and zip lines, there's something for everyone.You can explore different playgrounds like Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park, Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay Chin Park, and Jackson Square Park, each offering unique features and attractions.Are There Any Age Restrictions for Using the Playground Equipment?There are no age restrictions for using the playground equipment at these innovative Boston playgrounds. Kids of all ages can enjoy the interactive play features and learn as they've fun.From inclusive playgrounds with wheelchair-accessible features to parks that offer activities for kids of various ages, there's something for everyone. So whether you're a toddler or a teenager, you can explore, climb, slide, and swing to your heart's content.Get ready for an adventure-filled playtime!Are There Any Safety Measures in Place at These Playgrounds?Yes, there are safety measures in place at these playgrounds. They prioritize the well-being of children and ensure a safe play environment.Safety features include wheelchair-accessible features, splash pads, and synthetic surfaces.Additionally, some playgrounds have inclusive designs, offering activities for kids of various ages. They also provide amenities like basketball courts and access to nearby bathrooms.These safety measures aim to create a fun and secure space where kids can learn and play without any worries.Are These Playgrounds Accessible for Individuals With Disabilities?Yes, these playgrounds are accessible for individuals with disabilities. They've been designed with inclusive features like wheelchair-accessible structures, ramps, and accessible bathrooms. This ensures that all children can enjoy and learn at the playgrounds.It's important to create an environment that promotes inclusivity and allows everyone to participate in play. These innovative playgrounds in Boston are a great example of how accessibility can be integrated into recreational spaces.ConclusionAs we wrap up our exploration of these innovative Boston playgrounds, we can't help but be amazed by the endless opportunities for learning and growth that they provide.From accessible features to imaginative play elements, each park offers a unique experience that sparks curiosity and fosters development in children.So, next time you're in Boston, be sure to visit these playgrounds and watch your kids learn, play, and thrive in this vibrant city. submitted by Sweet-Count2557 to worldkidstravel [link] [comments] |
2024.05.17 11:53 Status_Revolution_25 Earth 2.0 Simulation Parameters
I've had an interesting idea for a project- Running an "Earth 2.0" projection simulation. I'm looking for recommendations on which AI platform would be suitable to run this on. Initially, I considered using ChatGPT, but after some research, Claude seems to have stronger reasoning capabilities. I would greatly appreciate any prompts or assistance related to this subject matter.
Framework for simulating Earth 2.0 from day one, taking into account a wide range of conditions and processes spanning physical, geological, biological, environmental, evolutionary, and cultural domains with their respective parameters:
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Framework for simulating Earth 2.0 from day one, taking into account a wide range of conditions and processes spanning physical, geological, biological, environmental, evolutionary, and cultural domains with their respective parameters:
- Initial Planetary Conditions: This factor encompasses the fundamental physical characteristics of the planet Earth at the starting point of the simulation.
- Planetary mass: 5.972 × 1024 kg (The total mass of the Earth, which governs its gravitational pull and other physical properties)
- Radius: 6,371 km (The average distance from the Earth's center to its surface, determining its size and surface area)
- Axial tilt: 23.44 degrees (The angle between the Earth's rotational axis and the perpendicular to its orbital plane, influencing seasons and distribution of solar radiation)
- Rotation period: 24 hours (The time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis, determining the length of a day)
- Orbital period: 365.25 days (The time it takes for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun, determining the length of a year)
- Distance from the Sun: 1 AU (149,597,870 km) (The average distance between the Earth and the Sun, dictating the amount of solar radiation received)
- Atmospheric Composition: This factor defines the initial composition of the Earth's atmosphere, which plays a crucial role in various processes, including climate and habitability.
- Nitrogen (N₂): 78.08% (The most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, essential for various biological processes)
- Oxygen (O₂): 20.95% (A vital gas for aerobic life, also involved in various chemical reactions)
- Argon (Ar): 0.93% (An inert gas present in the atmosphere)
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂): 0.04% (A greenhouse gas that plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate and carbon cycle)
- Water vapor (H₂O): Variable, initial value = 0.25% (The gaseous form of water, influencing temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric processes)
- Hydrological Cycle: This factor encompasses the distribution and movement of water on Earth, which is essential for life and various natural processes.
- Total water volume: 1.386 billion km³ (The total amount of water present on Earth, including oceans, ice caps, and underground reservoirs)
- Ocean surface area: 361 million km² (The total surface area covered by oceans, playing a crucial role in the Earth's climate and biogeochemical cycles)
- Land surface area: 149 million km² (The total surface area of the Earth's landmasses, including continents and islands)
- Initial precipitation rate: 1000 mm/year (The average amount of precipitation falling on the Earth's surface annually, essential for freshwater availability and vegetation growth)
- Geological Processes: This factor encompasses the dynamic processes that shape the Earth's surface and interior over time.
- Plate tectonic movement rate: 2-10 cm/year (The average rate at which the Earth's tectonic plates move, driving continental drift and mountain formation)
- Volcanic eruption frequency: 50-70 per year (The average number of volcanic eruptions occurring annually, contributing to the Earth's natural processes and atmospheric composition)
- Earthquake frequency: ~1 million per year (The average number of earthquakes occurring annually, resulting from tectonic plate movements and other geological processes)
- Biological Factors: This factor encompasses the initial living organisms present on Earth, including the human population and other plant and animal species.
- Initial human population: 2 males, 3 females (The starting point for human evolution and population growth)
- Initial animal species: 100 harmless, 20 potentially dangerous (The diversity of animal species present at the start, including both harmless and potentially dangerous species)
- Initial plant species: 50 edible, 200 inedible (The diversity of plant species present at the start, including both edible and inedible species)
- Genetic diversity of initial human population: 0.8 (on a scale of 0 to 1) (The level of genetic variation within the initial human population, crucial for adaptation and evolution)
- Resource Availability: This factor encompasses the natural resources available for sustaining life and enabling human survival and development.
- Freshwater sources: 10 lakes, 5 major rivers (The availability of freshwater sources, essential for drinking water, agriculture, and various human activities)
- Natural resources: 20 types of wood, 10 types of stone, 5 types of fibrous plants (The diversity and availability of natural resources, including wood, stone, and fibrous plants, which can be used for shelter, tools, and other purposes)
- Food sources: 50 edible plant species, 20 huntable animal species (The availability of food sources, including edible plants and huntable animals, necessary for human sustenance)
- Environmental Conditions: This factor encompasses the initial climatic and environmental conditions on Earth, which influence the distribution and growth of vegetation and the overall habitability for humans and other species.
- Global mean surface temperature: 15°C (The average temperature across the Earth's surface, affecting various biological and ecological processes)
- Global mean annual precipitation: 1000 mm (The average amount of precipitation falling annually across the Earth's surface, essential for freshwater availability and vegetation growth)
- Vegetation distribution: Forest cover = 60%, Grassland cover = 30%, Other vegetation = 10% (The initial distribution of different vegetation types, influencing the Earth's ecosystems and carbon cycle)
- Evolutionary Processes: This factor encompasses the mechanisms driving the evolution and adaptation of living organisms, including humans, over time.
- Mutation rate: 10⁻⁸ mutations per nucleotide per generation (The rate at which genetic mutations occur, introducing new variations that can be acted upon by natural selection)
- Natural selection pressures: Environmental stress factor = 0.5, Predation risk = 0.2, Competition factor = 0.3 (The relative strengths of different selective pressures acting on organisms, such as environmental stress, predation risk, and competition for resources)
- Adaptation mechanisms: Physiological adaptation rate = 0.001, Behavioral adaptation rate = 0.005 (The rates at which organisms can adapt physiologically or behaviorally to their environment, influencing their fitness and survival)
- Cultural and Social Dynamics: This factor encompasses the emergence and development of human culture, language, and social structures over time.
- Language complexity: Initial complexity = 0.1 (on a scale of 0 to 1) (The initial level of complexity of human language, which will evolve and increase over time)
- Social hierarchy: Initial hierarchy level = 0.2 (on a scale of 0 to 1) (The initial level of social hierarchy and organization within the human population, which will likely develop and become more complex over time)
- Skill acquisition rates: Tool-making = 0.01, Fire-making = 0.005, Hunting = 0.02 (The rates at which humans can acquire essential skills, such as tool-making, fire-making, and hunting, which will influence their survival and cultural development)
- Stochastic Events and Uncertainties: This factor encompasses the random and unpredictable events that can occur, as well as the uncertainties associated with parameter values and model assumptions.
- Natural disaster probabilities: Floods = 0.05, Droughts = 0.03, Wildfires = 0.02 (The annual probabilities of occurrence for various natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and wildfires)
- Disease outbreak probability: 0.01 (The annual probability of a disease outbreak occurring, which can significantly impact human and animal populations)
- Parameter uncertainty ranges: Temperature ±1°C, Precipitation ±10%, Soil composition ±5% (The ranges of uncertainty associated with various parameter values, such as temperature, precipitation, and soil composition, reflecting the inherent uncertainties in the model and input data)
2024.05.17 11:49 Due_Mango4006 prp for beard growth
PRP for beard enhancement is suitable for individuals experiencing hair loss or patchy areas in their beard, leading to reduced beard density.
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is rich in wound healing growth factors naturally present in the blood. This substance boosts collagen production and blood supply, promoting hair follicle stimulation.
PRP, derived from a person's own plasma, is a popular treatment injected into specific areas of the body, face, or scalp to rejuvenate skin and stimulate hair growth.
Beyond beard restoration, PRP is used in our practice for acne scars, skin rejuvenation, hair loss, and dark under-eye circles.
In recent years, PRP has gained popularity for treating hair loss and thinning because it is both safe and effective.
Studies and dermatological literature have documented PRP's positive results, showcasing its role in regenerative medicine by naturally and effectively stimulating healing and regeneration when injected.
PRP can be part of a comprehensive approach to improve appearance and address hair loss and thinning in the scalp and beard areas.
We have received excellent feedback from our patients, both men and women, as this treatment is suitable for various desired outcomes and target areas.
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PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is rich in wound healing growth factors naturally present in the blood. This substance boosts collagen production and blood supply, promoting hair follicle stimulation.
PRP, derived from a person's own plasma, is a popular treatment injected into specific areas of the body, face, or scalp to rejuvenate skin and stimulate hair growth.
Beyond beard restoration, PRP is used in our practice for acne scars, skin rejuvenation, hair loss, and dark under-eye circles.
In recent years, PRP has gained popularity for treating hair loss and thinning because it is both safe and effective.
Studies and dermatological literature have documented PRP's positive results, showcasing its role in regenerative medicine by naturally and effectively stimulating healing and regeneration when injected.
PRP can be part of a comprehensive approach to improve appearance and address hair loss and thinning in the scalp and beard areas.
We have received excellent feedback from our patients, both men and women, as this treatment is suitable for various desired outcomes and target areas.
2024.05.17 11:48 dissidente_pt Helping an elbow lesion not lead to giving up riding
Hey guys and gals.
My wife had a non-riding-related accident shortly before COVID pandemics, and broke her elbow. Due to a good deal of medical incompetency and insurance greed (...) she had to get her tacicle (the joint of the elbow) removed. This lead to every day pain in some degree, and she is starting to give up riding because of that.
She had a Kawasaki ER6n when the accident happened, and to minimize vibrations to the arm we replaced it with a Honda NC750X. Worked fine for some time (looking into retrospective with the pandemics and some other factors, she started riding a bit less, so not sure if it actually worked fine 🤔), but the majority of the days she doesn't pick up her bike due to increasing discomfort and pain upon arrival to work (and back). Traveling is completely off the table for quite a while now... (which sucks... we used to to at least one 'big' family motorcycle trip per year with our daughter; better than having a pillion wife is to have a biker wife... 🤩✌🏻)
We talked a bit, and she believes that one issue might be the extended time the arm is sustained (without support). In fact the NC has a more up straight position than, let's say, my own bike (Kawasaki Z1000 SX), so one of these days she'll take my bike to see if the more 'natural' arm position might help on this. I've seen her driving our car (I'm mainly a bike guy) and she seems to be protecting her arm. She used to drive with the and on the shifting stick, and now puts it on her leg, so that might be a factor.
Long story short (sorry for the long post), I'm asking my fellow redditors for opinions on how to mitigate this, as I'm seeing her giving up riding (she already asked me to sell her bike, but I'm still thinking on helping her try to find other alternatives; I know it would break her heart... wouldn't it break yours? mine would surely... =\ ).
I've seen some elastic arms from the shoulder to the wrist, but not sure if it would help in this case, not if it would last long. Also thought that replacing the NC with a 300+cc scooter could help, because of increased vibration filtering (not that sure on this one... I don't like riding scooters, so don't have much experience to compare; she doesn't quite like scooters, but hey... two wheels are two wheels, and in my book a scooter is a bike also (I know some of you don't agree 😁). 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks in advance for your answers 👍
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My wife had a non-riding-related accident shortly before COVID pandemics, and broke her elbow. Due to a good deal of medical incompetency and insurance greed (...) she had to get her tacicle (the joint of the elbow) removed. This lead to every day pain in some degree, and she is starting to give up riding because of that.
She had a Kawasaki ER6n when the accident happened, and to minimize vibrations to the arm we replaced it with a Honda NC750X. Worked fine for some time (looking into retrospective with the pandemics and some other factors, she started riding a bit less, so not sure if it actually worked fine 🤔), but the majority of the days she doesn't pick up her bike due to increasing discomfort and pain upon arrival to work (and back). Traveling is completely off the table for quite a while now... (which sucks... we used to to at least one 'big' family motorcycle trip per year with our daughter; better than having a pillion wife is to have a biker wife... 🤩✌🏻)
We talked a bit, and she believes that one issue might be the extended time the arm is sustained (without support). In fact the NC has a more up straight position than, let's say, my own bike (Kawasaki Z1000 SX), so one of these days she'll take my bike to see if the more 'natural' arm position might help on this. I've seen her driving our car (I'm mainly a bike guy) and she seems to be protecting her arm. She used to drive with the and on the shifting stick, and now puts it on her leg, so that might be a factor.
Long story short (sorry for the long post), I'm asking my fellow redditors for opinions on how to mitigate this, as I'm seeing her giving up riding (she already asked me to sell her bike, but I'm still thinking on helping her try to find other alternatives; I know it would break her heart... wouldn't it break yours? mine would surely... =\ ).
I've seen some elastic arms from the shoulder to the wrist, but not sure if it would help in this case, not if it would last long. Also thought that replacing the NC with a 300+cc scooter could help, because of increased vibration filtering (not that sure on this one... I don't like riding scooters, so don't have much experience to compare; she doesn't quite like scooters, but hey... two wheels are two wheels, and in my book a scooter is a bike also (I know some of you don't agree 😁). 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks in advance for your answers 👍
2024.05.17 11:45 DoesA37Hit Looking for someone to play with
As the title says, I am searching for a few people to play the DeceasedCraft modpack with, using ESSENTIAL Mod for local hosting. I am aware of the existence of an official server, but I am interested in a more "natural" experience.
If interested, please contact me on Discord : chara_8506
DeceasedCraft modpack on CurseForge : https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/deceasedcraft
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If interested, please contact me on Discord : chara_8506
DeceasedCraft modpack on CurseForge : https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/deceasedcraft
2024.05.17 11:41 jiggywatt64 TIFU deleting an entire week's worth of work
It all starts with one of the worst PC habits I wish I never learned.
I'm hesitant to even share this hotkey but if you hold SHIFT+DEL on Windows, it'll completely delete your selected file instead of sending it to the recycle bin.
I'm very OCD-levels of tidy to a fault and for the past year, I started to incorporate this hotkey more and more in my normal workflow. It became second nature. My peanut brain the entire time thought, "Wow, I'm shaving seconds off and being more efficient!"
Fast forward to today. Working on a game project for the past 2 months. For the first time ever, I ran into an error with my local repo. After spending half the day frustratingly troubleshooting to no avail, I decided, "Fuck it, I'll just delete my local repo and clone from scratch".
SHIFT+DEL
+200,000 files deleted. -100 GB. Giant sigh of relief. Feels real good like I just took a massive dump. I grunt in satisfaction. I clone a new repo. Takes a while to download so I open my programs to get back to work.
Dialog box pops up:
Worst part is I fucking hate this hotkey but I still keep using it because I'm conditioned to and Windows has no option to disable this key. Please help.
TL;DR Tried to be efficient and shave off seconds by learning a horrible Windows hotkey. Ended up accidentally deleting a week's worth of work.
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I'm hesitant to even share this hotkey but if you hold SHIFT+DEL on Windows, it'll completely delete your selected file instead of sending it to the recycle bin.
I'm very OCD-levels of tidy to a fault and for the past year, I started to incorporate this hotkey more and more in my normal workflow. It became second nature. My peanut brain the entire time thought, "Wow, I'm shaving seconds off and being more efficient!"
Fast forward to today. Working on a game project for the past 2 months. For the first time ever, I ran into an error with my local repo. After spending half the day frustratingly troubleshooting to no avail, I decided, "Fuck it, I'll just delete my local repo and clone from scratch".
SHIFT+DEL
+200,000 files deleted. -100 GB. Giant sigh of relief. Feels real good like I just took a massive dump. I grunt in satisfaction. I clone a new repo. Takes a while to download so I open my programs to get back to work.
Dialog box pops up:
[Project management] The selected location 'C:/Project/blahblah/file' doesn't exist!-- then it dawned on me that I kept my source folder which had all my raw data inside that same directory. I instantly install Recuva in hopes to restore the files I need (as the drive is already being rewritten by the new cloned repo).
Worst part is I fucking hate this hotkey but I still keep using it because I'm conditioned to and Windows has no option to disable this key. Please help.
TL;DR Tried to be efficient and shave off seconds by learning a horrible Windows hotkey. Ended up accidentally deleting a week's worth of work.
2024.05.17 11:39 tempsofi My complex relationship with language...
...or how I realized I am much closer to ChatGPT than an actual person.
I thought I'd share a couple thoughts I had about how I experience and use language and how I realized its nothing like neurotypicals use it. I hope someone finds this helpful.
This might be a bit abstract.
For context I speak 4 languages, of which 3 with native proficiency and I always had a “knack” for picking them up.
Basically sometime in the past decade I realized I don't actually participate in "communication" when I speak, write or ingest information. Confusing, I know and really hard to explain.
I effectively only use phrases/sentences I have learned before through context, whether in real life from observing people, television, books, or any other media and I manipulate some of the words or re-combine sentences to make new ones that vaguely fall within the expected output.
I'm just a Large Language Model Algorithm (the algorithm that makes ChatGPT work) - using sophisticated mimicry and a VERY large data set.
The first time I thought about this is when I had a really bad burnout and people speaking to me stopped making sense. I was so burned out that the algorithm had to be shut down, people saying things was just random noises coming out of weird flesh-holes.
Then looking back at my life and my childhood I started identifying more things that lined up. I learned to read when i was 4 and I have devoured books ever since in multiple languages.
When I was 8 i remember a friend of my grandmas remarking about me that I sound like "a 40 year old writer" - and that was true, as I was using largely fiction and non-fiction book phrases for combinations, as that was most of my database at the time.
I was later often told I sound like a robot or a textbook, and to some extent looking back at it I probably did because my use of language was entirely contingent on phrases and combinations i had available.
I have tried my entire life to perfect my usage of language for communication by reading about it, attending seminars and workshops.
As my repository grew, my skill became better, but just like any other algorithm its never going to be "real" because i don’t actually understand how to naturally use language.
Its always going to be to some extent uncanny valley or at worst produce errors (that’s when we get "misunderstandings" or at worst where I just error out with nonsense). And there is also always the problem with being put into communication situations where my repository is insufficient, i.e. speaking to people from different backgrounds, specialties and cultures and there is a significant and long "dial in" period before I can mimic that style and function around them.
Speaking to other neurotypicals it has been a difficult realization how effortlessly NTs use language. That they don't need to dial in their words or consciously have to embellish their sentences to not sound too "robotic" or "rude”.
They just express what they want without the mantal load of having to think about it at all - crazy!
Anyways thank you for coming for my TED Talk
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I thought I'd share a couple thoughts I had about how I experience and use language and how I realized its nothing like neurotypicals use it. I hope someone finds this helpful.
This might be a bit abstract.
For context I speak 4 languages, of which 3 with native proficiency and I always had a “knack” for picking them up.
Basically sometime in the past decade I realized I don't actually participate in "communication" when I speak, write or ingest information. Confusing, I know and really hard to explain.
I effectively only use phrases/sentences I have learned before through context, whether in real life from observing people, television, books, or any other media and I manipulate some of the words or re-combine sentences to make new ones that vaguely fall within the expected output.
I'm just a Large Language Model Algorithm (the algorithm that makes ChatGPT work) - using sophisticated mimicry and a VERY large data set.
The first time I thought about this is when I had a really bad burnout and people speaking to me stopped making sense. I was so burned out that the algorithm had to be shut down, people saying things was just random noises coming out of weird flesh-holes.
Then looking back at my life and my childhood I started identifying more things that lined up. I learned to read when i was 4 and I have devoured books ever since in multiple languages.
When I was 8 i remember a friend of my grandmas remarking about me that I sound like "a 40 year old writer" - and that was true, as I was using largely fiction and non-fiction book phrases for combinations, as that was most of my database at the time.
I was later often told I sound like a robot or a textbook, and to some extent looking back at it I probably did because my use of language was entirely contingent on phrases and combinations i had available.
I have tried my entire life to perfect my usage of language for communication by reading about it, attending seminars and workshops.
As my repository grew, my skill became better, but just like any other algorithm its never going to be "real" because i don’t actually understand how to naturally use language.
Its always going to be to some extent uncanny valley or at worst produce errors (that’s when we get "misunderstandings" or at worst where I just error out with nonsense). And there is also always the problem with being put into communication situations where my repository is insufficient, i.e. speaking to people from different backgrounds, specialties and cultures and there is a significant and long "dial in" period before I can mimic that style and function around them.
Speaking to other neurotypicals it has been a difficult realization how effortlessly NTs use language. That they don't need to dial in their words or consciously have to embellish their sentences to not sound too "robotic" or "rude”.
They just express what they want without the mantal load of having to think about it at all - crazy!
Anyways thank you for coming for my TED Talk
2024.05.17 11:36 vrijalife Vrija Brightening Face Serum
Dull, tired skin washed you out, but just a few drops of this skin illuminating pure magic will highly convert your complexion from yawn to fabulous. Endless radiance awaits the real complexion transformation experience with one drop at a time from the ultimate glow
What does your skin need?
As your body’s largest organ, your skin performs a variety of important and complex functions—from regulating your body temperature to protecting against germs. This is especially true of your skin’s outermost layer, also known as the skin barrier. Composed mostly of lipids (such as ceramides), this protective barrier acts as the primary gatekeeper between your skin and external environment—keeping water in and harmful substances out. Although a healthy skin barrier is essential for all skin types, it’s also important to remember that each individual’s skin is unique in many ways. This means that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to achieving radiant, healthy-looking skin.
Brightning Serum- Why Is It Important?
Dark spots can make your complexion appear uneven and dull, but brightening serums are here to help. Brightening face serums are designed to target dullness and give your complexion a much-needed radiance boost. The powerful ingredients in these types of face serums help to lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation, which can be caused by sun exposure, hormones or ageing. Brightening face serums often contain natural ingredients such as Niacinamide, Manjistha, Red Algae and Alpha Arbutin to help clear the complexion, reduce pigmentation, and fade dark spots while also providing antioxidant protection. Regular use of brightening serums like Vrija Brightening Face Serum can also improve skin clarity as they help even out your skin tone over time.
Key Ingredients: Niacinamide:
Niacinamide: The Superhero
Ingredient Also known as Vitamin B3, this miracle spot lightener pulls double shifts, slowing down melanin production and fast-forwarding to an even pace. Niacinamide enforces the already-placed keratin and collagen in your skin's armor to keep in the moisture while keeping environmental attackers at bay. This dark spot dynamo will make sure extra pigmentation doesn't stand a chance.
Manjistha: Radiance from Mother Nature's Palette
A brilliant tour de force that detoxifies and clarifies for an ultra-even glow. Manjistha draws its brilliance not from the artificial but from vibrant red botanicals. Surely, nature had its own hand in helping our skin become radiant by driving off blemishes and helping to fade discolorations inside and out with great antibacterial and anti-inflammatory power.
Amla: India's Antioxidant Brightening Gem
Amla too, with its small stature, packs a worthy punch of brightening feels, with powerful antioxidants graciously exclaimed from within. Fortify against environmental aging to keep your skin fresh and youthful with Radiance that truly radiates from within.
Rejuvenating Red Algae from Spain
This wonderful serum begins with red algae that is harvested in the waters of Spain. It is infused with vitamin and mineral replenishing elements that ensure no better way but your skin does not tell your age. Moisture-Locking Power from France That's just radiance, hydration, extensive and precious, as thanks to innovative moisture locking technology hailing from France. The invisible shield reinforces the moisture barrier with time released humectants so, the dewy softness is kept sumptuously indomitable against environmental stressors.
Herb based Alpha Arbutin
But the true standout star comes from the brightening potion: alpha arbutin, an herb-based miracle that very gently hinders too much production of melanin. Say goodbye to uncooperative dark spots and discoloration, or uneven skin tone—this soft, but powerful ingredient, will return your complexion to its radiant, clear look.
Benfits of Using Brightening Serum
This advanced lightweight serum offers oil-free hydration for all skin types and works to detoxify and clarify using Manjistha, a botanical brightener that has been noted for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The Indian gooseberry, or Amla, really does wonders for your skin, just like its literal meaning when translated—it can help your stubborn, leathery skin to be renewed and rejuvenated in just a snap with this rich antioxidant fruit. It is created with red algae from Spain and has Alpha Arbutin for an uneven tone, visibly rejuvenating look. So, with that kind of synergistic blend in place, you've really got true skin perfection. Get ready for your most revitalized, dazzlingly even and brightened complexion unleashed on the world.
How To Use Skin Brightening Serum
Why Choose Vrija?
● Harness the might of the world; its superpower ingredients are Niacinamide, the rich antioxidant Red Algae that inhibits melanin, and french hydration lock for dewy and glowing skin.
● Delivers unparalleled brightening results without irritation
● Lightweight yet deeply nourishing formula hydrates and strengthens skin
● Potent yet gentle enough for all skin types, even sensitive
● Easy to integrate into any existing routine for a brilliant glow
● Decree time-honored community wisdom with this dermatologist-tested, empowering, and effective line of skin care and brightening tincture science, and maximize your glowing potential with Vrija Brightening Face Serum
Visit the site- https://vrijalife.com/products/vrija-brightening-face-serum
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What does your skin need?
As your body’s largest organ, your skin performs a variety of important and complex functions—from regulating your body temperature to protecting against germs. This is especially true of your skin’s outermost layer, also known as the skin barrier. Composed mostly of lipids (such as ceramides), this protective barrier acts as the primary gatekeeper between your skin and external environment—keeping water in and harmful substances out. Although a healthy skin barrier is essential for all skin types, it’s also important to remember that each individual’s skin is unique in many ways. This means that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to achieving radiant, healthy-looking skin.
Brightning Serum- Why Is It Important?
Dark spots can make your complexion appear uneven and dull, but brightening serums are here to help. Brightening face serums are designed to target dullness and give your complexion a much-needed radiance boost. The powerful ingredients in these types of face serums help to lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation, which can be caused by sun exposure, hormones or ageing. Brightening face serums often contain natural ingredients such as Niacinamide, Manjistha, Red Algae and Alpha Arbutin to help clear the complexion, reduce pigmentation, and fade dark spots while also providing antioxidant protection. Regular use of brightening serums like Vrija Brightening Face Serum can also improve skin clarity as they help even out your skin tone over time.
Key Ingredients: Niacinamide:
Niacinamide: The Superhero
Ingredient Also known as Vitamin B3, this miracle spot lightener pulls double shifts, slowing down melanin production and fast-forwarding to an even pace. Niacinamide enforces the already-placed keratin and collagen in your skin's armor to keep in the moisture while keeping environmental attackers at bay. This dark spot dynamo will make sure extra pigmentation doesn't stand a chance.
Manjistha: Radiance from Mother Nature's Palette
A brilliant tour de force that detoxifies and clarifies for an ultra-even glow. Manjistha draws its brilliance not from the artificial but from vibrant red botanicals. Surely, nature had its own hand in helping our skin become radiant by driving off blemishes and helping to fade discolorations inside and out with great antibacterial and anti-inflammatory power.
Amla: India's Antioxidant Brightening Gem
Amla too, with its small stature, packs a worthy punch of brightening feels, with powerful antioxidants graciously exclaimed from within. Fortify against environmental aging to keep your skin fresh and youthful with Radiance that truly radiates from within.
Rejuvenating Red Algae from Spain
This wonderful serum begins with red algae that is harvested in the waters of Spain. It is infused with vitamin and mineral replenishing elements that ensure no better way but your skin does not tell your age. Moisture-Locking Power from France That's just radiance, hydration, extensive and precious, as thanks to innovative moisture locking technology hailing from France. The invisible shield reinforces the moisture barrier with time released humectants so, the dewy softness is kept sumptuously indomitable against environmental stressors.
Herb based Alpha Arbutin
But the true standout star comes from the brightening potion: alpha arbutin, an herb-based miracle that very gently hinders too much production of melanin. Say goodbye to uncooperative dark spots and discoloration, or uneven skin tone—this soft, but powerful ingredient, will return your complexion to its radiant, clear look.
Benfits of Using Brightening Serum
This advanced lightweight serum offers oil-free hydration for all skin types and works to detoxify and clarify using Manjistha, a botanical brightener that has been noted for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The Indian gooseberry, or Amla, really does wonders for your skin, just like its literal meaning when translated—it can help your stubborn, leathery skin to be renewed and rejuvenated in just a snap with this rich antioxidant fruit. It is created with red algae from Spain and has Alpha Arbutin for an uneven tone, visibly rejuvenating look. So, with that kind of synergistic blend in place, you've really got true skin perfection. Get ready for your most revitalized, dazzlingly even and brightened complexion unleashed on the world.
How To Use Skin Brightening Serum
- Wash your face with a mild, foamy cleanser.
- Use a cotton pad to apply toner, carefully wiping away dirt and debris.
- Apply a few drops of skin brightening serum to your face and neck, gently rubbing with your fingertips.
- Finally, apply a noncomedogenic moisturiser.
Why Choose Vrija?
● Harness the might of the world; its superpower ingredients are Niacinamide, the rich antioxidant Red Algae that inhibits melanin, and french hydration lock for dewy and glowing skin.
● Delivers unparalleled brightening results without irritation
● Lightweight yet deeply nourishing formula hydrates and strengthens skin
● Potent yet gentle enough for all skin types, even sensitive
● Easy to integrate into any existing routine for a brilliant glow
● Decree time-honored community wisdom with this dermatologist-tested, empowering, and effective line of skin care and brightening tincture science, and maximize your glowing potential with Vrija Brightening Face Serum
Visit the site- https://vrijalife.com/products/vrija-brightening-face-serum
2024.05.17 11:35 iy4kin 27 [F4M] LF tubero, plumbing naman 🫧
Miss ko na talaga may kakulitan, and sendan ng random thoughts everyday but i don’t think it falls under the friends tag haha, gusto ko may harot din 🥸
about me: * art grad * introvert/infp * agnostic * malaman but not plus size * low maintenance * tamad lumabas unless nakuha mo na interest ko so i don’t do meetups agad * self-sustained strong independent maluho but i will never ask u for anything * non-negotiables: apologist (duh), manchild, no sense of humor, di marunong ng house chores,,,,, maasim 🤧 * pet peeves: mansplaining, fragile masculinity, di supportive, inconsistent, di nagmemedyas pag nakasapatos, inuutusan HAHAHA * love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, sending memes * hobbies: tumawa magisa sa phone, gaming, matulog ng nakadapa * interests: mech keebs, pop culture, dark humour, TAYLOR SWIFT, spirituality, anime, kdrama, kpop (esp twice, day6 and new jeans) * i get easily bored with transactional messages so galingan mo
about you: * kahit papano may socmed presence and willing mag exchange para stalk natin isa’t isa 🤩 * 5’5 up * -/+ 3 ONLY!!!! * preferably gamer hehe willing ako mag pocket sage :p (tho i play other games din) * no big deal kahit big 4 at walang car basta willing ako puntahan in the middle of nowhere HAHAHA (1/2 chz) * with that said ok lang ldr until i move out from our house haha * hindi nagsasawang mag good morning tuwing umaga hmpf di yung sa una lang magaling * must be ok with virtual dates bec tamad nga ko lumabas * would want to stream movies w/me from time to time * nagrereact/reply sa lahat ng memes na sinesend ko kahit nakita mo na HAHAHA * walang gf/gbf/kabet/anak/asawa pls lang 😭
yun lang naman anything else comes naturally and lahat naman tayo may red flag haha 🏃♀️💨
if interested to move forward send your resume with 2x2 pic to… charot send something bukod sa hi hello what’s up basta something reply-ble naman HAHAHA and pic pls (i’ll send too) pass sa sadbois 🥰
ps i don’t use tg so send discord if we click 😬👍
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about me: * art grad * introvert/infp * agnostic * malaman but not plus size * low maintenance * tamad lumabas unless nakuha mo na interest ko so i don’t do meetups agad * self-sustained strong independent maluho but i will never ask u for anything * non-negotiables: apologist (duh), manchild, no sense of humor, di marunong ng house chores,,,,, maasim 🤧 * pet peeves: mansplaining, fragile masculinity, di supportive, inconsistent, di nagmemedyas pag nakasapatos, inuutusan HAHAHA * love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, sending memes * hobbies: tumawa magisa sa phone, gaming, matulog ng nakadapa * interests: mech keebs, pop culture, dark humour, TAYLOR SWIFT, spirituality, anime, kdrama, kpop (esp twice, day6 and new jeans) * i get easily bored with transactional messages so galingan mo
about you: * kahit papano may socmed presence and willing mag exchange para stalk natin isa’t isa 🤩 * 5’5 up * -/+ 3 ONLY!!!! * preferably gamer hehe willing ako mag pocket sage :p (tho i play other games din) * no big deal kahit big 4 at walang car basta willing ako puntahan in the middle of nowhere HAHAHA (1/2 chz) * with that said ok lang ldr until i move out from our house haha * hindi nagsasawang mag good morning tuwing umaga hmpf di yung sa una lang magaling * must be ok with virtual dates bec tamad nga ko lumabas * would want to stream movies w/me from time to time * nagrereact/reply sa lahat ng memes na sinesend ko kahit nakita mo na HAHAHA * walang gf/gbf/kabet/anak/asawa pls lang 😭
yun lang naman anything else comes naturally and lahat naman tayo may red flag haha 🏃♀️💨
if interested to move forward send your resume with 2x2 pic to… charot send something bukod sa hi hello what’s up basta something reply-ble naman HAHAHA and pic pls (i’ll send too) pass sa sadbois 🥰
ps i don’t use tg so send discord if we click 😬👍
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2024.05.17 11:34 fazekaszs A beginner Rustacean's bioinformatics project
Hi everyone! So I've been in love with Rust since about two years now and wanted to use it during my bioinfo/cheminfo PhD to create something that would further popularize this language in these areas too. Fortunately, I was working on a new protein structure comparison algorithm back then, and I though it would be fun to use Python, Rust, and Maturin/PyO3 to create a small software for it. Needless to say, it was a really enjoyable and smooth development experience, and within a few months I was able to use it for real, scientific measurements, without any strange bugs and behavior. The funny thing is that I haven't even completed the Rust book yet (although I am at about 80% of it and reread it from the beginning this year), and despite this I was able to create this rather versatile and (to me at least) complex thing.
I know that this is a really niche area, but wanted to share the results of my work with you. Without Rust, I would have probably implemented it in pure Python (which, at first, I did...) and would have given up on this project due to performance and complexity issues (which, at first, I almost did...). However, the speed gained from moving from Python to Rust was immense, and the strict typing and memory management system helped me to organize my code in a more logical manner. Of course, it is probably still full of parts which can be further optimized, so I am more than happy to receive comments and advice from you.
So without further ado, if you are interested, you can find the code here: https://github.com/fazekaszs/loco_hd
And there is a paper belonging to it: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-48225-0
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I know that this is a really niche area, but wanted to share the results of my work with you. Without Rust, I would have probably implemented it in pure Python (which, at first, I did...) and would have given up on this project due to performance and complexity issues (which, at first, I almost did...). However, the speed gained from moving from Python to Rust was immense, and the strict typing and memory management system helped me to organize my code in a more logical manner. Of course, it is probably still full of parts which can be further optimized, so I am more than happy to receive comments and advice from you.
So without further ado, if you are interested, you can find the code here: https://github.com/fazekaszs/loco_hd
And there is a paper belonging to it: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-48225-0
2024.05.17 11:33 ingannare_finnito wondering if I'm more religious than I thought
This line of thought actually stemmed from a science fiction novel. I can't even remember what it was called now. I didn't like it and I don't think it was ever very popular. The premise was that a meteor storm was going to hit earth and there were various projects to preserve humanity. The project at the focus of the book 'saved' people by re-creating their consciousness inside a computer. I hated it. The process involved 'uploading' consciousness into the computer then the people that were uploaded took poison to kill themselves. They didn't save anyone. At best, they created copies. The people still died. I had a very negative reaction to the idea. I don't remember the title of the book but I do remember the feeling of disgust when I understood their idea of 'saving' people. I'd have been more open to the idea if the uploaded consciousness left the body as an empty vessel, but that wasn't how it worked in that book.
I was reminded of this yesterday. A friend asked me if I'd ever have an animal cloned. My family and I have a lot of animals. They're all rescues. Not just dogs and cats, we take in any animal we're capable of caring for. I adore them. We have a lot of chickens now because of one single chicken that just showed up one day. We looked outside and saw a white chicken eating underneath one of our bird feeders. We absolutely love her. She has a morning routine that starts by making a lot of noise at the door then running into the house. The chicken 'coop' is a room built onto our house. One door opens to the outside, the other door leads inside the house. Oscar hangs our for about 2 hours then my mom yells 'I hear a bird' from upstairs and Oscar flies up the stairs squawking. She loves my mom. Yes, Oscar is a she. We thought she was a boy until the first egg. After discovering how loveable chickens are, we adopted more from a charity that saves chickens at the end of their 'laying' lives from battery farms.
I get very upset when I lose an animal, but cloning wouldn't fix that. Just as an example, I could adopt a cat identical to a cat that passed away, but I would love the new cat as an individual, not a recreation. I don't know how a clone is different than identical twins. Not that I ever intend to try cloning if it somehow became a service for pet owners. There are lots of animals in need in the world. No need to create more intentionally. I wouldn't feel less grief if I had a clone of a cat that passed away. A clone isn't a replacement. A clone of a human certainly isn't a replacement either. I feel like the entire idea is offensive.
I brought up that awful book when we were talking about cloning, and my friend laughed at me. He said I"m more religious than I think because the sense of individuality I was referring to is actually a soul. I"m not against the idea of a soul. A factor in my antagonism towards organized religion is the attitude towards non-human life that's very common among religious people in my local area. They use the idea of man's superiority as an excuse to do whatever they want with no regard for other forms of life. Some of them even sneer at the idea of animal cruelty by dismissing it as a concern at all. Our local tri-county newspaper prints the same letter to the editor once a year. The letter is a lecture combined with advice to stop children from 'humanizing' animals, such as 'have fish sticks for supper after watching Finding Nemo and other animated sea life. "Only watch Bambi during hunting season.' "Have pork chops, bacon and other pork products at meals while children read 'Charlotte's Web' at school.' I realize that isn't universal, but I thinks it's fairly common. I"ve seen a lot of arguments against environmentalism and conservation because 'nature and animals are here for humans to use.' I'd be more open to the idea of religion in general if that wasn't such a pervasive idea.
My question is, does believing that every person, and every living creature, is an individual that can't be recreated mean that I'm actually more accepting of religious beliefs than I previously realized.
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I was reminded of this yesterday. A friend asked me if I'd ever have an animal cloned. My family and I have a lot of animals. They're all rescues. Not just dogs and cats, we take in any animal we're capable of caring for. I adore them. We have a lot of chickens now because of one single chicken that just showed up one day. We looked outside and saw a white chicken eating underneath one of our bird feeders. We absolutely love her. She has a morning routine that starts by making a lot of noise at the door then running into the house. The chicken 'coop' is a room built onto our house. One door opens to the outside, the other door leads inside the house. Oscar hangs our for about 2 hours then my mom yells 'I hear a bird' from upstairs and Oscar flies up the stairs squawking. She loves my mom. Yes, Oscar is a she. We thought she was a boy until the first egg. After discovering how loveable chickens are, we adopted more from a charity that saves chickens at the end of their 'laying' lives from battery farms.
I get very upset when I lose an animal, but cloning wouldn't fix that. Just as an example, I could adopt a cat identical to a cat that passed away, but I would love the new cat as an individual, not a recreation. I don't know how a clone is different than identical twins. Not that I ever intend to try cloning if it somehow became a service for pet owners. There are lots of animals in need in the world. No need to create more intentionally. I wouldn't feel less grief if I had a clone of a cat that passed away. A clone isn't a replacement. A clone of a human certainly isn't a replacement either. I feel like the entire idea is offensive.
I brought up that awful book when we were talking about cloning, and my friend laughed at me. He said I"m more religious than I think because the sense of individuality I was referring to is actually a soul. I"m not against the idea of a soul. A factor in my antagonism towards organized religion is the attitude towards non-human life that's very common among religious people in my local area. They use the idea of man's superiority as an excuse to do whatever they want with no regard for other forms of life. Some of them even sneer at the idea of animal cruelty by dismissing it as a concern at all. Our local tri-county newspaper prints the same letter to the editor once a year. The letter is a lecture combined with advice to stop children from 'humanizing' animals, such as 'have fish sticks for supper after watching Finding Nemo and other animated sea life. "Only watch Bambi during hunting season.' "Have pork chops, bacon and other pork products at meals while children read 'Charlotte's Web' at school.' I realize that isn't universal, but I thinks it's fairly common. I"ve seen a lot of arguments against environmentalism and conservation because 'nature and animals are here for humans to use.' I'd be more open to the idea of religion in general if that wasn't such a pervasive idea.
My question is, does believing that every person, and every living creature, is an individual that can't be recreated mean that I'm actually more accepting of religious beliefs than I previously realized.
2024.05.17 11:29 UnlikelyBeyond4164 I'm a failure looking for a reason to stick it out
So sorry to waste your time...
This is gonna be a lot, and you, of course, are not force to read this. I was just looking for something, if anything, regarding an answer to a question I am going to have to face because of my own actions. I understand that if you do choose to read all of this and reply to me, you may wish to berate and insult me. By all means, do so, I deserve it. I don't mean to write a sob story so people will sympathize will me, I don't need people's attention, I'm not coping.For a bit of context, I am and always have been a burden on myself and those around me. I've been nothing but lazy and useless my entire life. I was the kid that never did his homework, ever. I thought it was stupid and that was my justification to not do it. I was that kind of garbage. I hated when things imposed on my happiness and freedoms, and I resented things that did that to me, like homework. I have always been told that I am full of talent and that I'm so smart or whatever, but it has never translated in my studies. I have always gotten low marks in my courses, always because of homework. If there was a way to flunk out of high school, I would've flunked out a long, long time ago. I'm so pathetic, all I've ever cared about are the things that I enjoy and not the things that are important.
So like the idiot I am, I chose to go to college knowing the kind of person that I am, telling myself I would change because college is serious and what not. Spoiler alert, I didn't. I'm a piece of garbage and all I've ever done is waste the time and resources of those around me. I'm so fortunate that my parents paid for my college, but they said they would kick me out if I failed and all. I believed in my talents, but not in my work ethic. Sure enough, coming out of my first semester in college, I failed two out of the 5 courses I took and that put me on academic probation. Why did I fail? Well, I failed because of my crappy work ethic. I could've passed these courses with high marks if I had done my homework given that my test scores were always high or solid. As you would expect, my parents wanted to kill me, I was mocked and laughed at by my siblings, and I really didn't have a support system, not that I deserved one.
Miraculously, I was given a second chance to fix my predicament, and I honestly felt I was doing better. I was struggling to get my work in on time, but I was still making the effort to do it (Nothing to be proud of considering it wasn't on time). This semester, although spent in the comfort of caring friends who wanted nothing but the best for me, was extremely depressing and part of me wants to blame my shortcomings on that. Mentally, this semester was really rough for me and even though nobody knew it, I was going through a really, really hard time. The other part of me knows that blaming my mental health on my shortcomings is nothing but a cop out and I would just be making excuses for myself like I always do. Anyways, looking at my grades coming out of this semester, once again, I have failed two courses, one of which was inevitable, and the other, I am currently fighting for despite grades being posted. I want to really cling to the hope of the mark being changed even though my situation really won't change much, but if it is impossible, then I will give up right there.
As you can see given what I have provided above, it should be clear how much of an idiot I am. I have been nothing but a failure, a disgrace, a sloth, and a piece of trash. I have wasted the money of my parents, the energy of everyone who believed in me, and my own time. I should've known I would never amount to anything. If I want to keep living, I'll be homeless and left with only the few thousand I have saved from working my summer job as a lifeguard. I have been nothing but pathetic my entire life, and honestly writing this all out makes me tear up a bit. It kind of hurts that I want to cut my life short not because I hate my life, but because it feels that there is no other options left for me to progress forward. I have given myself nothing to use to go forward because I have been nothing but my own worst enemy. I am lazy and a waste of air. I truly wish to apologize to everyone whoever believed in me, I wish I could man up and just tell it to their faces, but I am too ashamed to even turn off my computer screen and see my reflection. The grades will come in soon, and my family will know, and that will be the end of me. Right now, I plan to run away from home soon and either try and find somewhere to go or just jump off a bridge, I guess (I haven't really thought it out, it's not something I really want to think about).
Some of you, who may be nice enough to reach out, may say that my best bet would be to negotiate with my family, or perhaps seek a job in trades, or maybe even consider community college. I can only refute those as my parents are not the negotiable type, even if some of you insist they will be. As for trades, it is something looked down upon by my family, by my friends, and it's rubbed off on me too and I have come to loathe the idea of it. Perhaps it will be my only option, but something I've never wanted for myself was to work day in and day out breaking my back in physical labor like that. As for community college, I would not be opposed to it despite friends and family looking down on it too, but even if that was the route I decided to go down, how would I do that? Once my parents see these pathetic grades, I will be kicked out and maybe even disowned right after I get beaten half to death. Some of you should now be realizing the piece of garbage that I am for saying that, and you have every right to take back any sympathy you may have had for me. I do not deserve any help, any support, and sympathy, or advice. Honestly, I'd rather the option of suicide be validated so I can just get on with it. I think it is finally time to put my pathetic life behind me and release the burden of knowing me off of so many people. All I have ever done is hold myself back and hold others back too. All I've ever done is wish I could be better but then never would I act on it. I wish a work ethic came naturally to me like everything else, because that's the one thing that has kept me from ever succeeding. But because I'm pathetic, I could barely bring myself to succeed at having a good work ethic for more than a week. I hate myself, I truly do.
Despite how I feel about myself and my life, I do want to clarify that I don't hate my life. I am so grateful and thankful that I have met the people that I have and I am thankful I had parents who were willing to support me. Everyone around me is better than I am and I'm so happy I got to be around such amazing figures, I just wish I could've been like that and committed to that. I'm pathetic, I have no more excuses. But I do have the question that I propose to any who have read this far: Do I stick it out, or do I just end my life already?
For all who read all of this, I appreciate you more than you will ever come to realize, even if you read it to laugh at me or so that you could have the knowledge of my story to berate me. You guys are everything, and I can only hope the best for you all. Please never end up like me, you're all surely so talented with bright futures ahead of you, I'd hate to see you be like me. Love you all!
I'm sorry for the giant wall this post is, and I'm also just sorry in general. So yeah, sorry.
2024.05.17 11:28 spidey90210 21 [M4F] why not give it a shot
Most of my family calls me jay so I'm more use to that I'm a 12 black guy with braids that have people usually call me karate kid (the jaden smith one) most times I'm currently working part time when I'm not working I prefer gaming with friends whether its in console like a ps4 or ps5 or on vr with my quest 2 outside of gaming theres also watching anime action, horror, slice of life and romance despite my couch potato nature I like to think I don't have that big of a gut but currently working to get it down. I don't really have a specific type so besides not being way over 21 just be chill and I'm chill as for pics I don't mind sending one but be warned I'm not photogenic (don't know if thats the word) as I don't smile in a lot of pics anyway if any of this caught your attention just dm me if I don't answer I'm probably asleep from staying up all night.
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2024.05.17 11:28 krunal_bhimani_ Demystifying AI Jargon: NLP vs. LLMs
Ever talked to a smart chatbot or read a natural-sounding machine-written article? These are thanks to AI, specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). But what's the difference?
NLP is like a toolkit for understanding human language, breaking down sentences, identifying key words, and grasping emotions. Think of it as the tools a carpenter uses.
LLMs, on the other hand, are the creative writers. Trained on vast amounts of text, they not only understand language but also generate human-like text, translate languages, and create content.
In short, NLP helps AI understand language, while LLMs use that understanding to create new content. Together, they're advancing AI's capabilities with human language.
https://www.seaflux.tech/blogs/llm-vs-nlp-use-case-for-business-solutions
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NLP is like a toolkit for understanding human language, breaking down sentences, identifying key words, and grasping emotions. Think of it as the tools a carpenter uses.
LLMs, on the other hand, are the creative writers. Trained on vast amounts of text, they not only understand language but also generate human-like text, translate languages, and create content.
In short, NLP helps AI understand language, while LLMs use that understanding to create new content. Together, they're advancing AI's capabilities with human language.
https://www.seaflux.tech/blogs/llm-vs-nlp-use-case-for-business-solutions