Wade held Jasmine in his arms as he flew a low height down the long road to another section of the staryard, Tina on his back and Nathan and F right behind them in the air. Together, the five glided across the base grounds, taking care as to not irritate the aerial security during their search for the meeting room. Being outside for the flight, the group considered it a blessing that Wade's 'enhanced cooling unit' allowed his body to tolerate the breaching sun in the still cloudy sky, which, according to F, was dangerous to drones like her due to the inefficient cooling she and disassembly drones like her suffered from. Given F's physical fault, she had to fly under shady areas in order to safely traverse the base at day.
Originally, Wade and his friends had planned to walk to the meeting zone, but after running into a trooper experiencing a health mishap, the group did what they could to help the distressed officer. By the time he was brought to the medical ward by other soldiers, Wade found that him and his team would be at least a few minutes late if they kept on their way with their walk.
Deciding to speed things up, Wade, understanding the concern for performing such an effort, opted to carry the Fowleys around the base to the meeting area. Reluctantly, F decided to come along, carrying Nathan in a similar manner that Wade was carrying Jasmine. Taking notice of the time on his HUD, which read, "9:47 AM", Wade scouted for the building he and his friends were directed to. "8072" He said to himself, the number being for the building that would house the imminent meeting.
"They said it was down here, right?" Wade asked aloud to Tina before stopping himself in mid-air, the girl holding onto him tightly as he tried to speak over the growing sound of a retrofit Apache flying overhead.
Looking about, Tina nodded as she spotted the target building. "Yes, I believe that's the one over there!" Pointing past his head, Wade followed her finger to a large building ahead at his right. The structure was moderately tall, only about two stories high, with several soldiers and officers going in and out of the building. Wade smiled as he noticed the target number, as well as the big, bold words describing the building's designation. "8072, Briefing Center B"
"Good eye, honey. Hang on!" Continuing his low glide, Wade zoomed towards the building's entrance before stopping just meters above the ground, his two friends close behind as they slowed down as well. The troopers around them initially looked startled by the sudden arrival of Wade and his group, but quickly regained their composure as Wade hovered still above them.
"At ease! Just visitors." One of the soldiers declared as they identified the newcomers, who touched down before Wade let Jasmine down to her feet, Tina hopping onto the ground along with her.
Putting his hands up, Wade apologized for his swift surprise. "Sorry for the scare, we got delayed for a meeting we're invited to."
The soldier gave an understanding nod as he replied to the former worker drone sternly. "I can see that, just be a bit more careful next time, Mr. Carter. You gave the boys here quite a scare."
Wade returned the gesture in embarrassment as F put a hand to his back, chuckling at his efforts as Tina questioned the officer. "Is Mrs. J in there? She's the one who called for us."
The guard gave his reply as Wade and Tina pulled out their IDs for clearance. "Yes she is, Miss. The meeting's set to begin in under ten minutes." Checking the two drones' IDs, Jasmine and the others pulled out theirs as well, the watchman motioning another trooper over to verify the group. Once the guard finished checking the five's cards, he nodded in approval as the watchman spoke once more. "You're clear to enter."
"Thank you Sir, again, sorry about that spook back there." Wade replied with a smile as the trooper gave one of his own, the disassembly drone and his allies making their way towards the office door before stopping upon the call of a voice.
"Hey, Felice!" Wade turned to find the origin of the voice, F doing the same as the two quickly spotted a quartet of soldiers walking excitedly towards F. The disassembly drone glanced to her friends with a smile before turning back to the approaching entourage.
Wade examined the four troops as they got closer: Two human men, one woman, and a male worker drone. One of the male soldiers had short, blonde hair, and a small scar to the right side of their face. The second man bore a tan skin tone and had black hair, with blue strips that went down slightly in a mullet style. The woman bore a set of long, dark green hair, with the hair going down and over her left shoulder. As for the worker drone, he wore the standard green soldier helmet, single eye visor and all. He had no hair on him from what Wade could tell, and bore a pair of whiteish purple eyes on his visor.
As F walked over to the soldiers, the same one that called to her spoke again. "Felicity, I didn't expect to see you around here today! Where you been?"
The girl soldier interrupted his initial chatter. "Hang on Carlos, do you even know if she remembers us?"
"Aye, don't she have one o' them memory locks, or sumthin?" The drone added in a heavy Scottish accent.
F waved her hand as she replied to the group. "Easy, everyone. Thankfully I still got my memories, courtesy of my technician back at Central." Lowering her hand, F let down her usual persona as she gave a wide smirk to the soldiers, clearly pleased to see them. "Good to see you guys around here."
The soldiers gave light cheers to F as they all embraced her, the group having a surprise reunion as Wade and the others watched in surprise. These must've been F's old colleagues from when she was in the service, Wade thought. Quite the coincidence for them to be here at this base of all places.
Not bothering with the convenience of the matter, Wade shook the thought off as he and his friends watched F and her old friends breaking the hug, Tina wrapping an arm around her boyfriend as the second male human spoke to her in what the two discerned as Spanish. "Ay, who your new friends, F?"
"Oh, these guys?" F replied in the same language, quietly startling Wade and the others as they had never heard her speak like that until now. Glancing over to Wade, F motioned him and the others to come over. "Everyone, these are some friends I made in the past few days. Wade, Nathan, Tina, and Jasmine." She pointed her hand to the four as she said each of their names. "I met the boys here during my time on Ceres. Jasmine and Tina here are sisters."
The four soldiers gave various forms of excitement, ranging from hearty laughs to low woops and even a whistle from one of the guys. As F stood next to her old teammates, they each introduced themselves to Wade and his friends. The blonde soldier went first. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you all, name's Carlos, Lieutenant Marksman."
"I'm Private Alvaros, good with close-range and stealth operations." Said the tan soldier with a salute.
"Sergeant Lucia Vasquez, usually the one who leads this bunch around these days." The female warrior stated with a humorous smirk.
"And Corporal Duncan Wallace, at your service!" The soldier drone stated proudly as he saluted to the bunch in front of him, who gave warm smiles as Wade shook his hand.
"Quite honored to meet you all, seems you have quite the history with F." The former worker drone said as Carlos patted F on her back.
"Oh, we do! She's the one who took charge when we didn't! Did you all hear of the Pasting of Nola VI?" Jasmine and Tina gave nods of affirmation while Wade, not as familiar with such history, held his hand up in a questioning manner.
"I think, wasn't that the battle where the Navy just barely held the outpost in that system? From the Stryker Clan?" Wade asked as Carlos nodded approvingly to him.
"That's right, and if Felice weren't there, WE would've been the ones getting pasted!" Carlos' statement brought victorious cheers and "oorahs" from the group, F letting a blush loose as she chuckled at her team's praise of her efforts.
"Well, that's not wrong." Although she didn't want to break off from her friends and discuss the past few years since they'd last met, F remembered the briefing. Clearing her throat, she continued. "And as much as I'd like to chat about the good times, I've been called to a meeting here, as have Wade and his crew."
The soldier group gave understanding looks to F as Lucia spoke up. "Thought so, Carl here was real eager to see you, though."
"Maybe we can talk after the meeting?" Nathan proposed as the soldiers collectively nodded in agreement, F readying a smartcomm attachment before turning to face her friends again.
"We're probably getting low on time, you all go in, I'll catch up in a sec." Wade nodded in acknowledgement before taking Tina's hand, the lover drones continuing towards the briefing center as Jasmine and Nathan followed behind them.
Passing through the door, the four guests observed a short hallway, which seemed to split into two paths as they came closer to the other end. Looking to a sign on the wall above, they saw arrows pointing to two separate areas, "Primary Briefing Room; Main Lobby + Secondary & Tertiary" Going to the right, they entered the moderately active lobby, several officers walking and standing about in mass chatter. Walking over to the desk up against the wall to their left, Wade and his group waved a hand to the occupying attendant.
"Welcome, what do you need?" The desk attendant asked as Tina raised a finger to reply.
"We're here for a meeting, Mrs. J called us here."
The attendant nodded in understanding before directing an arm towards the other end of the room, where a single door stood. "She should be in the second briefing room down that way."
"Thank you." Tina replied warmly before she and Wade began walking towards the door, their friends behind them as they proceeded into the room.
The room beyond the door was quite sizable, a large circular table occupying the middle with several chairs surrounding it. The walls went up a few meters, with four whiteish blue lights illuminating the room. On the wall opposite to Wade and Tina were three monitor screens, all of which showed the USN in bright blue. In several of the seats were faces both familiar and unfamiliar, several men and women in varying styles of uniforms conversing about quietly or taking notice of the recent visitors. Standing up near the monitors were three people: A decorated officer whom Tina identified as a ship captain, and the so-called operatives, Tessa, albeit as a hologram, and J.
Walking slowly into the room, Wade gave a low wave of his hand as he tried to hide his nervousness. Noticing his shyness in front of the officers, Tina held his hand and rubbed his arm comfortingly while returning a pleasant smile to the staff in the room.
"Ah, Wade, Tina. Glad to see you all here." J stated with a smile as she scanned the group, raising a digital eyebrow as she noticed one missing guest. "Or, most of you, I see. Did F run off somewhere?"
Wade shook his head as he replied to his fellow disassembly drone. "Oh, no. She just ran into some old friends, she should be back-"
"Right now." F finished aloud as she entered the room, seemingly having heard Wade speaking about her absence. The warrior drone fast walked to Wade's team, taking a seat near them as they prepared to do the same. "Not too late, are we?"
"Not at all." The standing officer answered as the group took their seats, Wade and Tina sitting next to each other as they got comfortable. The captain examined the lot for a moment, glancing to J as he asked about them. "So, these are the ones you helped rescue from the Mojave?"
"Yes Captain, and they helped us out greatly in turn. This is Wade Carter, one of the captured drones whom became a disassembly drone before we could mount the rescue. The luckiest one, if you ask me." Motioning her arm over the others, she continued. "And there's his girlfriend, Mrs. Tina Fowley, and her sister Jasmine." Smirking to F and Nathan, she finished her friends' introductions. "And these two are Serial Designation F and Mr. Nathan, whom I've heard were once under your ranks."
The military captain gave a welcoming smile to the five as they returned the gesture, eyeing F and Nathan specifically before speaking to them. "Indeed they were, we still have records on their contributions to the colonies." Eyeing F, he continued. "Though, in Mrs. F's case, I won't blame her if she doesn't remember us. We've been very well aware of JCJenson's 'memory suppression' protocols when it comes to their DDs."
F laid back in her seat with a smug look as she replied to her former superior. "Well, my friend on the station's a good tech gal. She's... waived that hindrance from me."
"I see, that means your still with us, am I right, Mrs. Lee?" Unlike her friends next to her, F was not startled by her original name being said aloud, rather smiling proudly as she saluted to the captain. "Good to see you again."
"Pleased to be here, Sir." F replied as she lowered her arm, glancing to her companions next to her as J spoke up.
"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Captain Preston Mitchell, commander of the USNV Vickers down at the stardock."
Wade gave a respectful salute to Preston as he spoke first. "It's an honor to meet you, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Carter. I've heard about your efforts from J, you did an admirable job back there, son." Wade failed to hide an embarrassed blush from the compliment, but it quickly faded as a beep sounded from a small device on the table. It was swiftly silenced by the captain as he tapped a button on the small, pyramid shaped timer, then facing Wade's group before continuing. "Though, as much as we could use some small talk, it'll have to wait till later."
"Indeed, we're running late at this point." Said another officer, a highly decorated member of the base with dark skin, dark grey hair and a thin beard. He immediately won the attention of everyone in the room as he spoke up. "I'm General Hugh Hood, overseer of this base. I'm certain you know some of the reasons you're here with us, correct?"
Wade nodded as he spoke to Hood. "Yeah, it's cause of those rogue agents from the JCJenson corporation." Glancing to J, the corporate drone nodded in affirmation before speaking herself.
"Tessa and I spent the last hours of yesterday evening clearing up the matter with General Hood, along with several other officials stationed here." She stopped as the middle monitor behind her flashed with a banner at the top, reading, "INCOMING TRANSMISSION", and in place of the USN emblem was a textless version of the JCJenson logo. Below the profile image was another two lines of text. "N. Jenson (Company Exec); Comms Source: Yottrite IV"
"And also told our boss about what happened here too, he wanted to give his say on this ordeal." Looking to the general, J asked him, "May I put him on?"
Hood only gave a nod of approval to the corporate drone before she picked up a remote on the table and tapped a button, accepting the call as the picture shifted to show a middle-aged man in a pristine-looking business suit on the screen.
Wade and Tina glanced to each other before J introduced their guest on the screen. "Ladies and Gentlemen, the CEO of JCJenson: Mr. Noor Jenson."
Jenson gave a pleased nod to his subordinate as he spoke to J. "Thank you for the pleasantries, J. I see we are ready to discuss our plans on dealing with this 'recall' disaster I've bore witness to on the news this morning?"
J nodded as she replied to her boss. "Indeed, I've explained to General Hood here about our efforts yesterday, and, as of recent, we've just received a message from a source we believe to be close to the company."
Mr. Jenson looked down to J attentively as he spoke to her. "Well, that's quite intriguing news, J. Do you have this message available for us to view?" J and Hood both nodded in affirmation, but didn't get an immediate reply as Jenson gazed to Wade and his friends. "...And I presume these are some of the drones rescued from one of the factories?"
Again, J nodded to her superior before explaining her colleagues. "Yes Mr. Jenson, the two drones at the front in particular were among those taken by the Administrator and their subordinates." Pointing an arm to Wade and Tina, she introduced the drone couple. "The disassembly drone here is Mr. Wade Carter, a brother to his-technically speaking-owner, the late Ron Carter. The latter helped us recover Wade during an initial raid inside the Nevada facility." When bringing up Ron, J gave an apologetic look to Wade as to show she did not mean to be offending on him and his brother's relationship. "And this is his romantic partner, Mrs. Tina Fowley. I heard she and her sister Jasmine are pilots."
Jenson looked over the two drones as his obedient employee described them to him, quietly sighing as Wade and Tina returned the gaze with nervous smiles. Once J finished, Jenson spoke to Wade. "I... would say it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Carter. But, given recent events, I don't hold fault to you for feeling frustrated at me for my... former subordinate's actions."
Wade shook his head lightly, taking Jenson's light apology with a faint smile as he replied to the CEO. "Actually, I don't. The only person I have such feelings put towards is," He hesitated for a moment, his anger at Dr. Halloway returning for a short moment before he eased himself. "..That bastard Halloway."
"The feeling's mutual, Mr. Carter. Dr. Halloway has been trying my patience for years now, especially with you and your fellow disassembly drones." Looking to J, then F, he returned his gaze to Wade before questioning him on his new body. "I don't know if J has told you of this, but if there's one truth my company has admittedly not held up to for a while, it's our quality. Recently, some of my research staff here made blueprints for an upgraded variant of the disassembly drone design. It's intended to fix several faults we expected to be nonexistent previously, most notably that atrocious cooling unit."
As a schematic pulled up on the left monitor, everyone glanced to the improved design before F spoke up about it. "If I may ask, Mr. Jenson, how big of an improvement is this new cooling unit supposed to be?"
"Good question, F. Frankly, it's supposed to do away with the issue entirely. Saves us from sacrificing enormous supplies of oil for the poorly built unit in the previous iterations. We even tested it with a repaired drone just a few days ago, and it worked flawlessly." Then, glancing to Wade again, he questioned the former worker drone on his new form. "Speaking of, how does your enhanced body feel, Mr. Carter? I'm certain it feels better to not have to-"
"Actually, Mr. Jenson," Wade interrupted, pulling out one of his canteens as he answered the CEO on his upgrades. "I guess Halloway changed up the blueprints, cause unfortunately this new cooling unit didn't cure the overheating problem. I... kinda learned that the hard way." Wade glanced to Tina apologetically, still feeling bad from her seeing him eat the corpse of the dead murder drone back at the factory.
The corporate CEO grimaced in frustration as he took in Wade's statement, already intolerant of the head researcher's actions as he replied. "...I was worried about that, Edgar always likes to run things his own way, making excuses for that 'Administrator' he watches over." Taking an agitated breath, he continued on with his spew on the two culprits of yesterday's events. "It was only because of all the very impressive creations and enhancements she and her research team provided that I tolerated them for so long, but this..." Sitting up straight in front of the camera, Jenson finished sternly. "J said the Administrator... Cyn, I believe? She was apparently something worse than we presumed originally, and I'm very inclined to believe so after yesterday."
"As well as the program tied to the Administrator, the AbsoluteSolver." J clarified before receiving an agreeing nod from Mr. Jenson, standing corrected on his placing of blame.
Raising a hand, Nathan asked about the supposed plans. "Yeah, about this "Solver Project", what do we plan to do about that?"
"Good question, Nate." Tessa replied as she crossed her arms before looking to Jenson and beginning her explanation. "Initially, we were going to investigate the other factories spread across Earth in order to get some more info on the Administrator before things get worse. But, just this morning, it seems someone else saved us the trouble." Just as Tessa neared the end of her sentence, J held up the remote again, tapping a few buttons before the left monitor shifted to show a slightly grainy video onscreen.
The video only showed a single being, a worker drone, dressed in a chrome suit and bearing a set of yellow eyes. Behind them was what appeared to be a vacant room, a few shelves holding many books within them standing still in the back. The drone's visage indicated they were filled with immense anxiety, terrified of being caught as they spoke quietly to the camera.
"I can only hope someone gets this in time, they're gonna be on me once they find out the transmitter screens are down!" Turning the camera, he showed what appeared to be a large factory room, several more of the mysterious conveyor belts like at the factory slotted next to each other. It was hard to discern every detail due to not only the window reflection, but also the dark lighting in the inactive conveyor room. Filming the room beyond, the drone continued. "Dr. Halloway's a madman, he's got more of those stolen drones being brought here and he's going to be overseeing it in the afternoon tomorrow! I've seen what happened back in Nevada, I can't take this any longer! I'm at coordinates ##.######, -###.###### Please, send someo-"
The suspicious, partially scrambled transmission immediately cut off to static, leaving Wade, Tina, and their friends with confused expressions as Tessa spoke up. "Yeah, that caught me by surprise too."
"So, that guy says they got more drones being sent 'there', but... where is there, exactly?" Jasmine asked with immense curiosity.
"I was hoping you'd ask that, Mrs. Fowley." The technician replied as she glanced to J, who tapped a few more buttons on the remote before speaking over her boss-friend.
"While the transmission itself isn't much to work off of, our friends from Comms over here managed to intercept the signal earlier, and even better, discern where it originated from." As J started her explanation, the screen shifted once more to show a large city, with one skyscraper highlighted in red as it was zoomed towards on the screen. "That scrambled audio wasn't a simple glitch, it was intentionally done so as to hide key information for us to uncover. Upon cleaning up the message, we managed to recover a set of coordinates, which direct to this structure here, in San Francisco."
Wade and his friends stared at the building in shock, examining the tall structure as it stood over the shorter buildings in the city. Tina broke the silence in her gaze. "So, this is another factory? It looks... terribly different from the one we got out of."
"Not exactly, Mrs. Fowley." Mr. Jenson answered, Tina and the others looking to him as he continued. "THAT is the Administrator's main laboratory, its location was kept on the down low so other authorities and terrorist groups wouldn't find out what the buildings true purpose was." Sighing, Jenson completed his reply. "But, with this recent mistake of Halloway's, that place has lost all purpose for us at the company."
Wade raised a hand to speak. "So, we're going to pounce on that place? Get Halloway before he runs off again?"
"Exactly." General Hood replied as he looked up to Mr. Jenson. "This whole 'recovery/recruitment' effort has gotten out of hand all across Sol. We've gotten countless reports of people being killed because of this, be it the brutal robberies here in Nevada or the bloodbath on Ceres. Even if Mr. Jenson refuses to cooperate, this has become a dire matter for us now. One way or another, this insanity will be stopped with due haste."
The CEO nodded in acknowledgement before explaining his own plans for the mission. "Speaking of cooperation, upon seeing what was happening at Earth, I ordered a detachment of our corporate starships in orbit at the time to depart for Sol in order to help with investigating the situation. They're not warships, but they are well-armed. I'll dispatch them to your authority upon concluding this call." Glancing to Wade and his team for a moment, Jenson continued. "As for the mission, I may not have much of a say, but let it be known that you have my blessing to do whatever it takes to end this madness. I don't care what you do with Halloway or any of his lackeys, or what happens to that facility down there... I want that program shut down."
"Thank you for the extra hands, Mr. Jenson. We'll make sure this Administrator is dealt with." Hood replied gratefully as Wade sat firm in his seat, Tina and the others following suite.
"General?" The former worker drone said aloud, catching Hood's attention before he made his request. "I know I'm not a soldier, but I want to help with dealing with Halloway and his grunts. After what he did, after losing my brother, I can't rest until I see that man stopped."
Tina raised a finger as well. "As do I, Wade could use a hand with those people, and given how we did during our escape run out of that place, I think the two of us make quite the duo." She glanced to Wade with a smirk as she referenced their combat prowess when flying together.
Nathan and F stood up before the latter gave her own request. "Sir, I wish to take part in this mission as well. I can also recommend Wade for you too, as I fought alongside him during the factory raid."
"Wouldn't mind giving a hand myself! And I'm sure my pal Kurtis would love to help, he's here at the base too!" Nathan added with a confident smirk, the group's determination encouraging Jasmine to stand up as well.
"I'd like to help too." She stated simply, a smile on her face as the general and his companions observed the five guests.
Admittedly, Hood knew it would be a bit absurd to allow these people to take part in an operation which would certainly involve bloodshed, especially considering most of them merely had civilian status at the moment. But, upon careful evaluation of the five, their desire to see this problem dealt with, and the fact that some of them had experience on the field...
He paused his train of thought as Captain Mitchell spoke to him. "General? I read up on the Fowleys' files when we recovered Mrs. Jasmine here, they provided service in their early careers." He smirked to the pilot sisters as he finished adding his say. "And to be frank, we need more people like them here. The records we have of them showed them to be damn fine pilots."
Tina blushed at the praise from Mitchell as she spoke to the general. "That is true, we uh... did get discharged for our... 'fancy maneuvering'."
"Sir?" Jasmine said, the general's attention on her as she added to the conversation. "Even if our flying is a bit out of protocol, Tina saved a lot of people on that starjet a few days back. I can promise you, she's an excellent woman to have at the wheel."
Glancing to Wade again, Hood took in his face, one of begging desperation as he spoke once more. "Please, Sir. My brother, the troops he brought from the Coalition, Halloway's gotten them all killed cause of this. I want to do this. I HAVE to do this, at least for them."
The good general took a deep, quiet breath, considering his decision once more before finally revealing it to Wade and his friends. "Mr. Carter, Fowleys? I'm probably making myself a fool for saying this, but you're permitted to assist us in this mission."
The drone couple contained their gratefulness in the form of ecstatic grins as Wade replied to the general. "Thanks, General. We won't let you down."
"And Mrs. Lee?" Hood said as he glanced to F, who returned the gesture as he told her, "You're technically under Mr. Jenson's authority, whatever his answer is, it's mine as well."
Bringing her yellow-orange eyes to her CEO, F awaited Mr. Jenson's answer. "F, yes? I heard Mr. Hood call you by a different name just now, I assume you have some experience with the army?"
The warrior drone nodded as she explained herself. "I once inherited the name of Felicity Lee, Mr. Jenson. I served under the USN Defense Forces before joining the DD Division." Then, glancing to the military staff near her, she finished with, "I had hoped to provide my enhancements to the Force one day."
Jenson gave a hint of a proud smile as he finally gave his decision. "Well, it seems you'll finally get that chance. From now on, even after this mission on Earth is over with, you're hereby dispatched to serve under the USN."
F admittedly couldn't hide her excited smirk as she flung a salute to her now former boss. "Thank you Sir!"
Looking up to Jenson, General Hood asked the CEO, "Mr. Jenson, how long until your ships can reach Earth?"
Jenson glanced down at his communication console as he answered the military leader. "At max speed, their Ion drives should be able to bring them into orbit in as little as one to two days. I believe there should be some ships within the system that could help as well."
"Signal them when you can, Mr. Jenson. We could use all the help we can get from them." The CEO nodded to Hood as he stood firmly to the viewer, the general turning to face Wade and his colleagues. "And Mr. Carter? We'll be mobilizing our forces immediately after this meeting concludes. It'll be a minute, but I want you to gather whatever items and belongings you'll need for this operation. Be ready to head to the flight pads in no more than three hours."
"Understood Sir!" Wade said with a salute, Tina, Jasmine and Nathan giving their own as Jasmine raised a finger.
"What about the area around the lab? That place looks like it's in the middle of the city."
J raised a finger as she told Jasmine and the others about their resolution of the civilian obstacle. "Shortly after reporting our findings on the transmission, Hood told us that they were sending in some teams to clear out the civilian population within several miles of the facility. Once we get there, it should be of no concern."
Jasmine sighed in relief as Tina spoke up. "So the people should be safe from any sort of danger?"
"Correct, Mrs. Tina." Preston answered before continuing. "Given the resistance Halloway and his men showed during the Coalition's raid, they most certainly won't hold back there."
"One more thing, Sir." Nathan asked. "The Coalition's going to help us out with this too, right?"
"You can count on it, Mr. Nathan." The Vickers' captain replied as he looked to J, then to Jenson as he spoke further. "I met the leader of the Coalition's detachment working with us when I was introduced to J and Mrs. Elliott here, they intend to see this conflict finished. I highly doubt they're willing to sit back and let us do this by ourselves."
"And their help will be much appreciated." Hood added, everyone's attention returned to him as he looked to Tessa, curious eyes scanning her holographic form. "And Mrs. Elliott, if I may. Do you mind heading down here to assist us in our investigations later on?"
"Funny you say that, General. I'm almost done with my own snooping around on the JCJ up in orbit, Cyn has some small departments of hers aboard, and I thought I'd gather some more intel before coming down." Glancing to Mr. Jenson, she saw him giving an understanding nod before returning her gaze to the military staff. "I should be down there by the evening, judging by where you're located."
"Do what you must, Mrs. Elliott. We could use whatever you find." Hood replied firmly as he turned once more to the JCJenson CEO. "Thank you for your time, Mr. Jenson. We will get to the bottom of this."
"It's my pleasure, General." Glancing to J and Tessa, he spoke to them once more. "J? Contact me when you've finished with Halloway and his Administrator."
"It'll be done, Mr. Jenson." The obedient servant answered before saluting firmly, receiving a final nod from her boss before he ended the transmission.
With their off-world guest out of the way, Hood looked to Wade and his friends, J, Tessa and Captain Mitchells sharing the gaze with them as the general spoke to them in finality. "Well, you know what comes next everyone. You're all dismissed for now. And remember, landing zone by 1300."
"We'll be there Sir." Wade said with a nod as he and his friends stood up, pushing in their chairs before making their way out to the door.
As they neared it, Wade stopped for a moment as they heard Hood call to one of his friends. "And F?" The soldier drone looked to the general as he continued. "Before we depart, would you mind changing your uniform? I believe it could help with identifying you from the other disassembly drones more easily." Glancing to J, then back to F, he finished with, "I recall hearing about the most formidable drones having clones prepared, yes?"
"Correct, Sir. I'll stop by the nearest barracks while I can." F replied before turning back to the door with her colleagues, Wade opening the door for them all as they passed through. After them, Wade passed through himself, shutting the door to the meeting room as he returned to the lobby.
Walking about together, F spoke to Wade and the others. "Well, that went smoothly. I'll be heading down to the barracks, then head over to your place to help out."
"Actually," Wade replied, raising a finger up as he asked his fellow murder drone, "You think you could bring your friends over? We could get to know each other while we're getting ready."
F glanced to Nathan with a smile before returning her eyes to Wade. "I could see about that. You're gonna like them, I can promise you that."
Taking Tina's hand, Wade walked with his girlfriend alongside Jasmine and the others, nearing the hallway they came through as they prepared for the walk back to the apartment.

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Look no further than Omaxe's existing ventures in Delhi to understand their commitment to creating spaces that drive success. Omaxe Karol Bagh stands as a testament to their ability to revitalize urban areas. This vibrant commercial complex seamlessly integrates retail, entertainment, and office spaces, fostering a dynamic environment that attracts a diverse clientele. Similarly, Omaxe World Trade Centre offers premium office spaces tailored to the contemporary business landscape. These spaces, equipped with cutting-edge technology and boasting a prestigious address, have empowered numerous companies to propel themselves towards success.

Insights from Existing Projects A Glimpse into Omaxe New Project Offering

While specifics regarding Omaxe State Commercial Project remain undisclosed, drawing inspiration from their existing ventures can provide valuable insights into what may lie ahead

• Modern Design and Technology Integration Imagine a workspace designed to inspire productivity. Omaxe's new project is likely to feature contemporary architecture with a focus on functionality and aesthetics. Cutting-edge technology integration, including smart building features, high-speed internet connectivity, and advanced security systems, will streamline operations and enhance the overall tenant experience.
• A Spectrum of Workspace Options Catering to diverse business needs, the project is likely to offer a variety of workspace options. This could include open-plan office spaces ideal for collaboration, private offices for focused work, and co-working spaces perfect for startups and freelancers. This flexibility empowers businesses of all sizes and sectors to find the ideal environment to flourish.
• Fostering a Collaborative Community Omaxe's new commercial project might extend beyond just office space. It could foster a vibrant business community by incorporating dedicated areas for networking events, workshops, and conferences. This focus on collaboration could spark new ideas, forge partnerships, and create a dynamic environment that fuels innovation and growth.
• Sustainable Design for a Greener Future Omaxe is a leader in sustainable development practices. Their new project is likely to reflect this commitment by incorporating eco-friendly features like rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, and green spaces. This focus on sustainability not only benefits the environment but also creates a healthier and more productive work environment for employees.

Strategic Location A Catalyst for Business Success

The strategic location of Omaxe New Project Dwarka is likely to be another significant factor driving its appeal for businesses
Unparalleled Accessibility Delhi boasts a robust transportation network, and the project's location is likely to be carefully chosen to ensure excellent connectivity to major roads, public transport hubs, and the Delhi Metro. This easy accessibility will simplify commute times for employees and clients, fostering collaboration and productivity.
Proximity to Amenities The project is likely to be situated near essential amenities like hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options. This convenient access will enhance the overall work experience for employees and provide them with options to unwind or host business meetings outside the office.
Surrounding Ecosystem The project's location could be near existing or upcoming commercial hubs, creating a synergy that benefits all businesses. This could foster a vibrant business district that attracts leading companies and creates a stimulating environment for growth.

Beyond the Lease Added Value Services to Empower Your Business

Omaxe New Project Delhi promises to be more than just a collection of office spaces. It is likely to offer a suite of value-added services designed to empower businesses to thrive

• Business Support Services Omaxe might provide dedicated support services for businesses, such as on-site IT assistance, meeting room booking, and concierge services. These services will free up valuable time and resources for businesses to focus on their core operations.
• Security and Maintenance Omaxe prioritizes tenant safety and a well-maintained environment. The new project is likely to feature advanced security systems and a dedicated maintenance staff to ensure the safety and well-being of employees and visitors.
• Focus on Wellness Recognizing the growing importance of employee well-being, the project might incorporate amenities like fitness centers, relaxation areas, and healthy food options. This focus on creating a healthy and positive work environment can improve employee morale, productivity, and retention.
• Community Events and Networking Omaxe might organize events and workshops within the project, fostering a sense of community and providing opportunities for businesses to connect with potential clients and partners.

Aligning with Your Business Strategy Considering the Lease

Investing in office space at Omaxe's new commercial project requires careful consideration of your business strategy

• Growth Projections Align your office space needs with your business's projected growth. Opt for spaces that can accommodate your future team size and operational needs.
• Company Culture Consider the type of work environment that best suits your company culture. Does your team thrive in an open-plan collaborative setting, or do you require private offices for focused work?
• Budget Considerations Omaxe's new project is likely to offer a range of pricing options. Carefully evaluate your budget and determine the leasing option that aligns best with your financial resources.

A Stepping Stone to Business Success in Delhi

Omaxe State Upcoming Projects has the potential to redefine the Delhi commercial landscape. With its focus on modern, flexible office spaces, cutting-edge technology, value-added services, and a commitment to fostering a vibrant business community, this project promises to empower businesses of all sizes to thrive. As the project unfolds, it will be fascinating to witness the impact it has on Delhi's business ecosystem and its journey towards becoming a preferred destination for leading companies and aspiring entrepreneurs. Choosing to lease space in this project could be a strategic move that positions your business for success in the dynamic Delhi market.
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Introduction
Enhancing Process Safety Management (PSM) is vital for industries that handle hazardous materials and complex processes. Effective PSM practices ensure the safety of personnel, protect the environment and prevent costly accidents. This essay explores best practices and strategies for enhancing PSM, focusing on key elements such as risk assessment, risk management, and hazard identification.
Best Practices in Risk Assessment

1. Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Conducting thorough and systematic risk assessments is fundamental to PSM. Techniques such as Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) should be employed to identify potential hazards, evaluate their likelihood and consequences, and prioritize them accordingly.
2. Use of Advanced Tools and Technologies: Leveraging advanced tools and technologies, such as simulation software and data analytics, can enhance the accuracy and depth of risk assessments. These tools can model complex scenarios, predict potential failures, and provide actionable insights.
3. Regular Updates and Reviews: Risk assessments should be living documents regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in processes, technology, and regulations. Continuous monitoring and periodic audits ensure that risk assessments remain relevant and effective.

Effective Hazard Identification Strategies

1. Proactive Hazard Identification: Implementing proactive hazard identification practices is crucial. This includes routine inspections, safety audits, and employee reporting systems that encourage potential hazards before they result in incidents.
2. Engaging Frontline Workers: Frontline workers often interact with processes and can provide valuable insights into potential hazards. Engaging them in hazard identification activities, such as safety workshops and brainstorming sessions, enhances the overall effectiveness of the process.

Robust Risk Management Practices

1. Hierarchy of Controls: Implementing the hierarchy of controls is essential in risk management. This involves prioritizing controls that eliminate hazards first, followed by engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Emphasis should be on designing out hazards wherever possible.
2. Safety Management Systems (SMS): Developing and maintaining a robust Safety Management System (SMS) integrates various risk management activities into a coherent framework. An effective SMS includes safety policies, risk assessment procedures, emergency response plans, and continuous improvement processes.
3. Training and Competency Development: Ensuring that all employees, from frontline workers to management, are adequately trained in safety practices and risk management is crucial. Regular training sessions, drills, and competency assessments help in high safety standards and preparedness.

Fostering a Safety Culture

1. Open Communication: Establishing open communication channels for safety-related issues encourages employees to report hazards, near misses, and safety concerns without fear of retribution. A transparent reporting system helps in identifying and addressing issues promptly.
2. Continuous Improvement: A culture of continuous improvement is integral to PSM. Encouraging feedback, learning from incidents, and regularly reviewing and updating safety practices ensure that the organization adapts and evolves to meet new challenges and risks.

Conclusion
Enhancing Process Safety Management (PSM) involves adopting best practices and strategies in risk assessment, hazard identification, and risk management. Comprehensive and regular risk assessments, proactive hazard identification, and robust risk management practices are fundamental to ensuring operational safety. Moreover, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership commitment, open communication, and continuous improvement is essential for sustaining high safety standards. By integrating these elements into their PSM frameworks, organizations can effectively mitigate risks, protect their workforce, and maintain the integrity of their processes in a dynamic industrial environment.

Situation 1: Michelle, an international student, will be studying in Hualien County to obtain her degree and hopes to gain a better understanding of the National Health Insurance.
Q1: How and when can I obtain the NHI (National Health Insurance) card? A1: NHI stands for National Health Insurance, which is necessary for all individuals living in Taiwan. Of course, the process of obtaining NHI depends on your residency status as a foreigner living in Taiwan. Let's break down how and when you can get NHI!
Foreign Students If you've come to Taiwan to study at a university, getting NHI is quite straightforward. It's important to remember that foreigners can obtain NHI only after living continuously in Taiwan for six months on an ARC (Alien Resident Certificate), but you are allowed to leave the country once for up to 30 days during this 6-month period. After these six months, your university will collect insurance fees for each semester upon registration. As a student, you'll only need to pay the insurance fee, which is 826 NTD as of 2024, and then wait for notification from the university that your card is ready for collection. Insurance fees are collected from September to February in the first semester and from March to August in the second semester.
International students can be employed part-time in Taiwan. In this case, students with a steady part-time job should be registered in the program as employees through their employers. Don't forget to inform your university about this. The university will reimburse you a portion of the insurance fee you've already paid.
If you are seasonally employed, meaning you are a full-time student who only works during summer and winter vacations for fewer than 3 months and returns to school when classes resume, you do not need to change your enrollment status during the period of employment.
Foreign Workers A foreign worker must be registered in the National Health Insurance Program from the first day of employment. Therefore, those working in Taiwan are not subject to the six-month waiting period. Your employer should register you and be responsible for paying your insurance (formerly known as the "insurance registration organization").
If you're a company chairperson or owner, you need to set up your own insurance registration unit. If you have another primary job, you can be insured through that company or agency without enrolling as a responsible person.
If you're employed but don't have a fixed employer, like being a member of an occupational union, a farmers' or fishermen's association, or are actively involved in farming or fishing, you should enroll in the National Health Insurance through your respective union or association.
If you are working two jobs at the same time, then you should be registered in the NHI program through your main employer. Your main employer is the one where you work more hours; if the hours are similar, then income can be the deciding factor.
Unemployed foreigners If you are unemployed and qualify as a dependent, you should be registered in the NHI program through your employed spouse or direct blood relatives.
If you cannot be enrolled through your spouse or direct blood relatives, you are required to enroll in the program at the local administrative office where your household is registered, under the identity of a "regional citizen."
If you are an unemployed veteran or a dependent of a deceased veteran, then you can enroll in the program through the administrative office where your household is registered under the identity of "veteran."
For more information, please feel free to ask or refer to the NHI handbook (click the specific link below).
Q2: What medical services are covered by the NHI? A2: The National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan covers a wide range of medical services, such as: Outpatient services Inpatient services Emergency care Surgery Laboratory tests Prescription drugs Dental care Mental health services Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation services The medical payments include diagnosis, assessment, laboratory tests, consultations, surgical procedures, anesthesia, prescriptions, supplies, therapies, nursing care, and covered hospital accommodations. Essentially, all essential healthcare services are included in the system.
Q3: How can I understand the cost of services under NHI in advance? A3: Under Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI), patients are required to make co-payments for medical services, including hospital visits, outpatient care, prescription drugs, and various medical procedures.
Let's see a breakdown of typical co-payments for various medical services under NHI! Visiting a hospital or clinic with a referral: Co-payment for Medical Center with referral is fixed at 170 NTD. For Regional Hospital it is 100 NTD. For District Hospital it is 50 NTD. And for Clinic it is 50 NTD. Visiting a hospital directly without a referral costs more: Co-payment for Medical Center without referral is fixed at 420 NTD. For Regional Hospital it is 240 NTD. For District Hospital it is 80 NTD. And for Clinic co-payment remains fixed at 50 NTD. For visiting dentist and traditional Chinese clinics, the co-payment is fixed at 50 NTD regardless of the level of medical institution.
Important to know For patients with a disability identification, the basic co-payment is charged at the Clinic rate (NT$50) regardless of the level of medical institution visited by the patient.
The following situations are regarded as visits with referral: Follow-up visits within one month of a medical visit with a referral sheet, limited to a maximum of four times. The first follow-up visit after outpatient surgery, emergency surgery, or discharge from the hospital. The first follow-up visit within six weeks after childbirth. Therefore, the co-payment for such visits is charged according to the standards of medical visits with referral, and hospitals may issue relevant certificates for patients. During a course of treatment, patients only need to pay the co-payment for their initial visit (excluding rehabilitative physical therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine traumatology).
Emergency Care Co-payment Standard: Medical Center: 740 NTD Regional Hospital: 400 NTD District Hospital: 150 NTD Clinic: 150 NTD Near-poor Households/Individuals with Disabilities: Medical Center: 550 NTD Regional Hospital: 300 NTD District Hospital: 150 NTD Clinic: 150 NTD
Co-payment cost for outpatient prescribed drugs
Regular prescriptions: If the cost of the medication is equal to or less than 100 NTD: In Clinics and District Hospitals: Patients are exempt from co-payment (no co-payment). In Regional Hospitals and Medical Centers: The co-payment is 10 NTD. If the cost of the medication is equal to or greater than 101 NTD:
In all levels of medical institutions, an additional 20% will be charged for every 100 NTD. For example, if the price of medication is in the 101-200 NTD range, then the co-payment is 20 NTD; if in the 201-300 NTD range, then the co-payment is 40 NTD. In Clinics and District Hospitals: If the medication cost starts from 1001 NTD, the upper limit for co-payment is reached, and the co-payment is fixed at 200 NTD. In Regional Hospitals and Medical Centers: If the medication cost is in the range from 1001-1500 NTD, the co-payment is fixed at 200 NTD.If the medication cost starts from 1501 NTD, the upper limit of co-payment is reached at 300 NTD.
Refillable prescriptions: In Clinics: Patients are exempted from the co-payment. In District Hospitals, Regional Hospitals, and Medical Centers: The first time filling a refillable prescription follows the same rules as outlined above for regular prescriptions. From the second refill onwards, patients are exempted from the co-payment.
Important to know For Traditional Chinese medication co-payment, the same system as that of Clinics is used. Costs under 100 NTD are exempt; for costs equal to or greater than 101 NTD, an additional 20% will be charged for every 100 NTD. At Dental Clinics, outpatient prescription drug expenses are exempted from co-payment. Emergency Care Prescription: For Clinics and District Hospitals: 150 NTD For Regional Hospitals: 400 NTD. For Medical Centers: 750 NTD. I hope now you have a better understanding of how to calculate the cost of medical services under NHI. Feel free to ask more questions or refer to this webpage (click the specific link below).
Q4: What services are completely free under NHI? A4: With NHI, you can access a wide range of medical services at very affordable prices, and some services are fully covered! However, it's always a good idea to ask your doctor or a consultant at the hospital/clinic about which services will be covered.
Let's break down what kind of services can be fully covered under NHI: Basic Medical Examinations: These are routine tests to check your health, like measuring blood pressure, checking cholesterol levels, and assessing kidney function through urine tests. Preventive Services like Vaccinations and Screenings: This includes vaccines to protect against diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella, as well as screenings for diseases like cancer or diabetes. These screenings aim to catch health problems early for easier treatment. Essential Surgeries: These surgeries are necessary to treat a medical condition and improve health or save lives. For example, removing an appendix, fixing a broken bone, or treating a serious infection. Hospital Stays in General Rooms: This means staying in a hospital room shared with other patients (one room with 3 beds or more) and having basic facilities. General rooms provide standard care for conditions that don't require intensive monitoring or specialized equipment. Some Prescription Medications: Certain medicines prescribed by doctors are fully covered by NHI, so patients can get them from the pharmacy without paying anything. These often include essential medications for common conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and infections. Medications with a cost below 100 NTD will be fully covered or will require a 10 NTD co-payment. Dental care: Most medications prescribed by dentists are fully covered by the National Health Insurance (NHI). However, it's important to note that full-mouth anesthesia is not covered. Also, you have the right to receive two dental cleanings per year fully covered, allowing the general public to get dental calculus removal. People with tooth decay may be eligible, depending on a dentist's evaluation, for fluoride varnish treatment. As long as the cavity does not reach the pulp (where the tooth's nerves and blood vessels are located), it can be fully covered by the National Health Insurance (NHI). Generally, the National Health Insurance (NHI) will cover the extraction of wisdom teeth, supernumerary teeth, and impacted teeth. However, extractions for corrective purposes (teeth that are intact and without decay problems) will not be covered by NHI.
Medical expenses in Taiwan are relatively inexpensive, so don't worry about spending a lot of money when seeing a doctor. Therefore, don't be afraid to go to the hospital.
Q5: In which hospitals can I utilize NHI services, specifically at Hualien hospitals? A5: Here is the list of hospitals in Hualien in Chinese (the English version will be posted and updated later). But if we talk about the most popular hospitals in Hualien where you can definitely get assistance in English, then we can list these hospitals: Mennonite Christian Hospital Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital Hualien Hospital Smiles-Dental
Q6: Is it possible to receive NHI consultation in English? A6: Yes! It is possible to receive NHI consultation in English! The back of the NHI card has a hotline number for inquiries: 0800-030-598, or by mobile phone call 02-412-8678. Calling the number is free of charge.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, collaboration is the cornerstone for success in all industries and sectors. When we talk about accounting, accuracy and efficiency are paramount.
As the demand for seamless collaboration and communication increases, firms seek innovative solutions to streamline their process and operations. Currently, one such solution is Sage Hosting or Sage Cloud Hosting.
It has been a game-changer in revolutionizing how accounting firms manage their data and workflows efficiently. For modern-day accounting firms, Sage Hosting has become a technology pillar regarding collaboration.
Sage Hosting offers a wide range of features and benefits that meet the unique requirements of accounting professionals. From managing data to empowering teams, Sage can transform the workflow to make better decisions easily.
Can Sage Hosting Help Collaboration In An Accounting Firm?
Sage Hosting can improve collaboration among accounting firms and their partners and clients. Let's learn how.
Easy Data Management: Daily, an accounting firm deals with vast data. With Sage Hosting, all data, including financial statements, reports, and client files, can be under one dashboard in a centralized setting. This can streamline the data management process for the accounting firm to help their clients better access, share, and update information seamlessly. This can also help the internal teams to collaborate and discuss clients' issues more efficiently.
Security: When finances are involved, security is the foremost, as every company prioritizes protecting sensitive financial information. The advanced encryption features of Sage Hosting, such as multi-factor authentication and firewalls, can safeguard data from potential threats such as cyber threats, breaches, and others.
Remote Accessibility: In the post-COVID-19 era, the work culture has shifted towards a more hybrid environment where working remotely is widely accepted. By migrating the accounting data to the cloud through Sage, team members can access vital financial data from anywhere at any time with an internet connection.
Real-Time and Multi-Location Collaboration: Accounting firms with multiple branches or team members working remotely can collaborate in real-time. Decision-making becomes easier with instant messaging, document sharing, or collaborative editing. This can also cut off lengthy emails and cumbersome file transfers, saving time and minimizing risk or errors, leading to better competence within the firm.
Scalability & Flexibility: As the accounting firm grows, the collaboration needs also grow. Sage Hosting is scalable and flexible software that can accommodate the evolving needs of accounting firms. Whether it is a small business or transitioning from mid-scale to a large scale, Sage Hosting can help firms scale their resources up or down based on their requirements. The software allows accounting firms to add users, increase storage capacity, or integrate other applications. This gives the accounting firms and their teams the upper hand to customize features accordingly.
Streamlines Processes: Sage Hosting can streamline accounting firms' maintenance and IT management. Instead of dealing with complexities such as software updates, patches, and hardware maintenance, accounting firms can depend on hosting providers to handle these tasks for them. This can give the team enough time to focus on delivering high-quality services for its clients and partners without needing maintenance.
Challenges
Integration: Integration is one of the biggest challenges. Integrating Sage Hosting and other platforms can be complex and time-consuming. Integrating Sage with compatibility issues or needing some customizations can be challenging.
Strategy: By thoroughly assessing existing systems and workflows, the firms can identify the integration challenges upfront. Working closely with Sage hosting providers in case of customization is essential. Consider leveraging APIs and middleware solutions to seamlessly facilitate data exchange between Sage hosting and other systems.
Technical Complexity: Migrating the firm's software to Sage and the cloud can be technical and complex for firms with limited IT expertise.
Strategy: Conducting training sessions with the help of experienced hosting providers can help manage the transition effectively.
Cost: Cost is another crucial consideration. It is not just the subscription cost but also the expenses of training and ongoing support, which can be a head over cost. This can be one of the drawbacks for small businesses who want to switch to Sage Hosting.
Strategy: List the comprehensive cost and benefit analysis to understand the return on investment (ROI) before implementing Sage Hosting. Evaluate factors such as productivity, IT overhead, and long-term value. This can help better plan the budgetary constraints.
Resistance to Change: The firms might encounter resistance from employees accustomed to traditional working methods. This can be for various reasons, such as being reluctant to change, fearing changes in workflow and job security.
Strategy: Involving employees in decision-making can give them a sense of ownership over the transition. Communication can be the key to open potential opportunities.
However, despite these challenges, the benefits of Sage Hosting overpower the obstacles.
Conclusion
Collaboration is the key to building successful accounting firms in an increasingly interconnected world. Sage Hosting can help firms enhance collaboration among team members, clients, and partners.
With its seamless integration with other business tools and applications, Sage can speed up the communication process, positively impacting decision-making within the firm.
By embracing Sage Hosting, accounting firms can improve operational efficiency, deliver exceptional client service, and drive growth in today's competitive landscape.

I got a behavior warning for saying, "his fat ass got in the way of eating you". Some context; Played a few ranked games in a game called League of Legends. Doing the placements playing Tahm Kench Support. my ADC is dying and I go to eat them. Had 3 stacks on the enemy and ate them by mistake instead. After, I get mass pinged from ADC (understandable as they're expecting to be saved). I replied to them with "his fat ass got in the way of eating you", then a my b or something. (The employee only sent the 1 comm of the matter). But we still played the rest of the game like normal. I log in the next day to see I got a behavior warning. Confused I submit a ticket. They said,
"Beast Incarnate from Player Support reporting in. I can only imagine how this situation might affect you as you have mentioned that you are not aware what went wrong. I will be your helping hand in order to get this investigated. It looks like our systems indeed detected that some of the words used in a match were causing a negative experience for other players. To make more sense of the situation, let's look over some of the Chat Logs: [10:44] Tahm Kench: his ~fat ass~ got in the way of eating you
By reviewing the above chats we both can understand the reasons behind the penalty. I hope we agree on this, that these are not the healthiest of words that you could have used to express your emotions in the game. I am not saying that you can't express what you are feeling but while expressing our emotions we need to keep a check that what words/phrases are we using in the comms. The main objective is not to restrict you from communicating in the game, we simply ask you to be mindful of what you say as you never really know who the people reading your messages really are and how they might be affected. I would kindly request you to please avoid such words that might be hurtful to others, it will helps you ultimately to have better gaming experience. The in game chat is made so that players can have an effective and timely communication in order to build strategies and win games. I hope you can understand where I’m coming from. We are doing our best to keep our community a more friendlier and sportsmanlike environment that every player deserves to have. I'm hopeful that this provided more clarity for you today! If you have any more questions please let me know. Be Kind and Keep Playing Beast Incarnate ".
Am I crazy or is this kind of out of pocket? I can post the entire conversation with the employees; (yes employees, they kept passing me around like a cheap whore). Like, if they wanted people to not swear even as a "shit my b" then why not keep the langue filter checked and unable to be unchecked by players? Makes zero sense.

1. ill just copy and paste.. your auto mod is standing up for filth like Cameron or backing paywall research.. wow thats not admirable.

PSYCHIC DRIVING: DYNAMIC IMPLANT BY D. EWEN CAMERON
In an earlier communication, the procedure of psychic driving has been described in some detail.** Briefly, it is the exposure of the patient to continued replaying, under controlled conditions, of a cue communication derived from one of the original areas from which his current difficulties arise. A major consequence of such exposure is to activate and bring progressively into his awareness more recollections and responses generally from this area. The ultimate result is the accelerating of therapeutic re- organization.
It was early noted that continued replaying of a cue communi- cation sets up a persistent tendency in the patient to act in a way which can be predetenaained with respect to its general characteristics. In other words, by driving a cue statement one can, without exception, set up in the patient a persisting tendency for the cue statement and other components of the relevant "com- nmnity of action tendencies" to return to his awareness. This tendency has been termed the dynamic implant. By "community of action tendencies," a group of related activities and attitudes is meant--such as, for instance, those existing between the patient and his mother, or those related to his feelings of inadequacy.
Since, clearly, this continuing result of psychic driving might greatly enhance its effects, considerable study has been directed to the conditions controlling the setting up of the dynamic implant and to the effects of the implant. The findings are reported here- with.
PROCEDURE
The dynamic implant may be set up either by autopsychic or heteropsychic driving. The first procedure consists in the repeated playing of a cue communication made by the patient. The second is the replaying of a communication devised by the therapist from his knowledge of the patient's dynamics.
*From the Allan ~emorial Institute of Psychiatry, Montreal, Canada. This paper was read at the l l l t h annual meeting 'of the American PSychiatric Association in Atlantic City, M~y 11, 1955.
*'*Cameron, D. Ewen: Psychic driving. Am. J. Psychiat., 112:7, 502-509, January 1956.
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Since autopsyehic driving is more easily carried out, this re- port has been based upon that type, with implants set up by means of periods of 10 to 30 minutes' driving--repeated, if neees- sary, once a week.
Preferably, the communication should deal with one topic only and should not be longer than about 20 seeonds. In practice, the material is derived from a psychotherapeutie hour whieh has been recorded on magnetic tape. It has been found useful to transfer these communications to 14-inch records and to reproduce them through a high fidelity phonograph adjusted for continuous playing.
The communication should be derived from a community of action tendencies which are of basic signifieanee to the patient. Moreover, it is most effeetive if taken from the time of origin of this eomlnunieation. It may, for instance, be selected as ex- pressive of one of the great formative relationships of the earlier part of the patient's life, as in the following eommunieation, in which the patient is reliving her early relationships with her mother :
"Everything about me was wrong--the way I acted, the way I spoke, the way I dressed.., everything, everything I did. Many times she [the patient's mother] would just talk and talk and talk, and . . . well, I ean't go thinking up these things."
Or it may be drawn from a long-eontinuing elimate of rejection, insecurity, or hostility whieh prevailed during a critical early period in the patient's personality growth:
"Now that I think about it, seems to me that my parents had me just to even up the family . . . not because they wanted me 9 . . because of eourse their attitude towards me . . . Gee, I don't remember the boys getting as much hell as I did.., or my sister." The signifieanee of the eue eommunieation must be assessed, not only in terms of the therapist's conception, but also in terms of the patient's response. The two do not neeessarily eoineide.
The second is the more realistic guide. The following is an example of the patient's immediate response
to the implanting of a eae eommunieation. For the purposes of presentation, a response at the upper level of intensity has been seleeted. The ease is that of a woman suffering from anxiety
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hysteria with many conversion symptoms. The cue communica- tion ran as follows:
"I stayed home all the time when my mother lived. I stayed with her.., didn't want to leave her. I was always left staying home with her and... I didn't have any life like all.., the other girls."
On the first implanting on January 4, 1955, the patient, who had come in that day and rather gaily said that she had nothing on her mind and nothing to talk about, was silent. At the end of five sdnutes she said, "It makes me nervous, you'd better stop it... it makes me feel bad." She was now restless and anxious and very different from the gay person she had been when she came at the beginning of the hour. At eigl~t minutes: "Doctor doctor, I've had enough, please stop it." Holds head. Nine min- ut,es: "That's enough. It makes me nervous to hear that." Ten minut,es: "Why don't you stop it, doctor. I've heard enough. It is always the same."
At the end of 10 minutes, the patient was asked: "What did you think about it?" Answer : "It made me nervous all over again. Everything hurt me all over as it did before. My voice sounds like I am going to die." She then went on to bring out a great deal of new material, saying: ")~iy mother almost might not have had me, I was so quiet as a child." And again: "After my mother died, my father gave up his music and began to drink. I tried to take her place for him. I wanted so badly to please him and I cried every night and I tried to carry on. i kept everything very much to myself. My father was like a child. I had no friends by the time my mother died, I had stayed at home so much."
If the cue communication evokes too great a response from the patient, it will, in a measure, defeat its own purpose, since defenses will be erected which may take a considerable time to reduce.
The writer would like to state here clearly an answer to a question which he is sure will arise in everybody's mind. In two years of exploration into this new field, covering more than 100 cases, in only one has there been seen a possible persisting trauma resulting from the implant; and even here, current events ---such as the breakdown of a love affair and threatened deporta-
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tion--undoubtedly contributed to, if they did not cause, the panic state through which the patient passed.
As an example of a cue communication which is not well chosen, the following is presented. It was selected earlier in the writer's experience and, as can be seen, is drawn from a period when the patient's personMity structure was already well developed; it is representative of current stress and is not expressive of those forces which brought about a formation of the early neurotic traits which have got the patient into continual dif~.culties through her insatiable seeking for affection and endless understanding:
"Well... because... I%obert doesn't care.., and I have always thought I would have it in time [a house] . . . and I have been very patient . . . and I don't know whether it has just suddenly 9 . . I realize now it is all so hopeless, thinking about it."
After considerable experimentation, two additional procedures which facilitate the establishment of the implant have been found. The first is tha~ the sound should be conducted to the patient's ears through headphones. This causes the patient to experience the driving with much greater impact, the more particularly since he frequently describes it as being like a voice within his head. For instance, one patient said: "I've heard enough. It goes right through my head." Another reported: "It's too close; it's horrible; I hear all the stuttering."
A second procedure is to produce a filtered record: that is, having a recording made of the cue communication with the emphasis first upon treble notes and then upon bass; or, again, with the emphasis upon a low volume or a high volume; or with spacing or repetition of key phrases; or with the introduction of an echo-back into the communication. All these variations serve to keep the patient continuously oriented toward each repe- tition and, hence, serve to diminish the most common defense-- not listening.
On November 9, 1954, the first attempt was made, using an ordinary record to implant the following communication:
"I was afraid of them all the time. I mean I didn't dare... talk anything over with them whenever I went out on a date or something like that . . . I mean a lot of kids . . . you know . . . they'd come home and tell everything they did and everything .,. I never.. 9I always felt as if I would be scolded, I mean if
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I ever did mention what I had done and then I wouldn't do it." At the end of 10 minutes, the patient, who had shown no re- sponse, said, "Is that a record, doetorf' Asked what she felt, she said: "I had no feeling at all as I listened; I was thinking
of something else." The same communication was then set up in filtered form. To
this the patient's response was at once different. ,She eommented that she felt extremely tired after listening to it, that the voice sounded as though it were inside her head; and she said: "It brought back a lot of memories of my childhood days." A few weeks later, when it was used again, the patient said: "When I listen to that voice now, I feel like screaming and putting on a tantrum. The voice seems to scream at me all the time. It is like the voice of a stranger, though I know it is my own. It seems to say, 'I was afraid of being scolded.' It says it over and over again. It makes me think that even with my husband and my father and my father-in-law I have to hide things from them. I feel trapped. I feel I can't talk to anyone."
Experience shows that the implant can most readily be set up if the driving is carried out during the last 10 minutes of the psychotherapeutic period, the reason for this apparently being that best results are obtained if nothing is done to interrupt the ongoing response of the patient to the fresh implant--as would be the ease if one continued therapy afterward. It is some- times useful, however, to spend some five minutes asking the patient what fresh recollections the implant has brought up. This inm~ediately widens the area of the patient's response and probably tends to stabilize the implant.
A question which must be met at this juncture is: Why is it that statements which the patients have already made, had for- mulated in their own minds, and had listened to themselves utter- ing, should be so potentially disturbing when replayed to t h e m - f a r more so than when they first made them, never more than a week before and sometimes only 10 minutes before. This question has been explored in some detail and reported earlier. Discussion will be limited to three brief statements: (1) The work involved in listening is far less than the work involved in speaking; hence the patient, when listening, is much freer to respond to what he hears. (2) The law of the summation of subliminal stimuli
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seems to be operative: The longer one listens to a statement, the more response it evokes. (3) In all of us, a defense is set up against responding to all the implications of what we say. This defense appears to be with respect to a synthesis of air- conducted and tissue-conducted sound. The recorder, making use as it does of air-conducted sound only, evades this defense.
A. Findings R,el;ative to Process of Setting up of Implant
Several factors governing the establishment of an implant have been identified:
Intensity of Response. The intensity of the response of the individual to the driving period tends to increase the dynamic character of the implant which is thus set up. This is true whether t h e response takes the form of tension, anxiety, hostility, un- happiness or any other facet of the intensification response. This statement must be qualified in that, as the area involved becomes progressively activated by the patient and worked through by him, the intensity of the response will, after having risen to its maximum intensity, graduMly decline. Factors limiting the in- tensity of the response are: the patient's defense, his stress toler- ance, and his capacity for desensitization. These will be discussed la~er.
Amount and R.epet#i:on of Driving. Repetition of the driving of the cue communication on subsequent days will reinforce the dynamic aspects of the implant. Less clear is what the optimum amount should be, either of the driving on any given day, or the frequency of the driving within a series of .days. The practice has been to limit driving to 10 or 15 minutes on any given day, as it is found that thereafter the patient usually succeeds in establishing defenses or becomes so disturbed as to be unwilling to continue. The repetition of the driving thus far has been limited to a maximum of once a week and a. minimum o~[ about once a month.
Defenses. The defenses against the setting up of an implant are essentially the defenses against psychic driving itself.* The chief of these defenses are: (a) inhibitory reaction to implanting by thinking of other things; (b) suppression of emotional reaction to the material; (e) denial of responsibility for the statement,
'~Cameron, D. Ewea: Ibid.
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as where the patient states, "I listen to it as though it were a stranger talking"; and (d) misinterpretation; this is much less frequent, but on occasion patients succeed in completely reversing the sense of a statement, even when repeated 30 or 40 times, by changing it from an affirmative to a negation.
Methods of penetrating the defense which have been most successful are: (1) continued repetition; (2) the use of the ear- phones; and (3) the use of the filtered record, as indicated earlier in this paper. This last procedure, by its continuous shift in pitch, in volume, in spacing, and by other devices, penetrates the patient's defenses by repeated evoking of what Pavlov has termed in the animal the "orientation reflex." Other methods, such as psychic driving carried out during mild sodium amytal narcosis or during continuous sleep or during the induction phase of ni- trous oxide, have not been nearly so successful. In practice, the penetration of defenses has not been found to be a serious prob- lem.

1. Stress Tolerence. Knowledge concerning this is rather limited; but it would appear, from preliminary observations, that patients vary considerably in their ability to bear stress. Those who can tolerate stress well will, in general, show less tendency to react to psychic driving by the setting up of a lasting implant. On the other hand, those who tolerate stress very poorly are likely to respond, either by withdrawal from the driving situation alto- gether or by the setting up of powerful defenses.
   
2. Capacity for Desensitization. Concerning this phenomenon, there is still less information. But~ from experience in other fields, it would appear that here, again, patients vary considerably in their ability to desensitize themselves; and those who cannot de- sensitize themselves readily will show a persistence of the implant for longer periods.
   

B. Findings ReLativ:e to the Effects of the Dynamic Implan.t
Mobi:li.zation of Action Tendencies and Progressive Problem Identificc~tion. The dynamic implant, especially when reinforced by repeated driving, tends to mobilize more and more of the com- ponents of the community of action tendencies from which it was taken. These components tend to appear in the patient's awaxe- ness. This fact, in turn, facilitates problem identification by the
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patient and the therapist. This progress may be assessed in the following ways: (a) by the extent to which the patient thinks about the cue communication in the period between his treat- ments, and the extent to which his ruminating over the cue com- munication evokes new material; (b) by the new material which is evoked at the time of reinforcement of the implant--namely, by playing the material back again on a subsequent occasion; (c) possibly by general shifts in the behavior of ~he individual subsequent to implantation; for instance, it may be possible to demonstrate that the fact that the patient is now sleeping better is related tooreorganization brought about by the implant; (d) dreams and psyehologieM testing may also reveal the reorganiz- ing force being exerted by the hnplant.
The first two methods of assessment are obviously the most direct and scientifically satisfying.
Illustrative of the progressive problem identification brought about by the dynamic implant, is the case of a girl who had come to therapy suffering from long-term feelings of inadequacy, marked dependency and a highly ambivalent attitude toward the male figure. The cue statement was:
"... and there's . . . uh... there's still that tendency to idolize or despise.., that tendency still exists.., uh... I perhaps don't do either quite as strongly now.., or feel either, I should say... But...uh... there still is that feeling, that one is a king and the other is a piece of dirt. Well...I mean...uh.., as you very well know.., you know exactly the type of feltow that I go for, and.., uh... all others I just seem to have no use for."
Immediately after the first implanting, the patient stated: "I sound bitter and dissatisfied ; I sound as though I am reaching for something I can't have." A change in behavior took place follow- ing this first implanting. After reinforcement, a further change took pla~e, the patient saying that her boss whom she had hitherto found extremely attractive to her because of his ability and business drive was now no longer so;she did not think of him any more as being a tyeoon, and a love affair with him ter- minated. A third period of driving brought about no change at the time; but a week afterward the implant had most considerable consequences: She gave up, she sMd, the whole idea of a "king"; she had now fMlen in love with a man of her own age. Asked how
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this came about, she said: "I simply made up my mind that since I can't get a 'king,' I would give myself a chance to like John. I don't put people on a pedestal like I used to.; I don't feel the same way I used to about the boss. I used to have a bitter grudge against my father for my troubles; now I see him as a weak person I don't admire."

1. Durability of Implant. The writer's experience has shown that the implant, if not reinforced, declines in its activity fairly rapidly after two weeks; although, on occasion, it can be found operative as long as two or three months after the first implant- ing. As indicated earlier in this paper, the intensity of the implant can actually be progressively increased by a suitable reinforce- ment at rates of once a week to once a month.
   
2. Shift.ing At~itud,es Towa.rd Cu.e Comm~nication. The writer has frequently encountered the interesting phenomenon of the according of negative values to the pattern of behavior repre- sented in the cue communication: "I hate my whining voice"; or: "I don't have to please people all the time; I'm not like that any more." This imparting of negative values is particularly likely to occur either after repeated implanting or with the progress of psychotherapy in general. A working premise concerning it is that, since the patient comes more clearly to identify the neurotic components in the cue communication and to organize more efficient behavioral patterns, he tends to reject the neurotic patterns and to express negative feelings toward them.
   
3. Mobilization of Action Tenc~e~c~es. An interesting question which arises is whether an implant can mobilize action tendencies laid down before the event embodied in the implant. Experience indicates that, while this does occur, it is much less usual than the mobilization of action tendencies laid down subsequent to the implant and derived from the basic situation outlined in the cue communication used in implanting.
   

By continued replaying of a cue communication, a persistent tendency to act in a way which can be predetermined in its general characteristics can be established. In other words~ by driving a cue communication, one can, without exception, set up in the patient a persisting tendency for that cue statement, and other
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components of the "community of action tendencies" from which it was drawn, to return to his awareness.

1. The dynamic implant thus established, and especially if re- inforced by repeated driving, tends to activate more and more of the components of the relevant community of action tend- encies. These components tend to appear in the patient's aware- heSS.
   
2. This materia]]y contributes to problem identification by the patient and the therapist, and, hence, facilitates the processes of therapeutic reorganization.
   
3. The dynamic qualities of the implant are functions of: (a) the amount and repetition of driving; (b) the intensity of the response; (c) defenses; (d) stress tolerance; (e) capacity for desensitization.
   

(5) The major continuing effects of the dynamic implant are: (a) progressive problem identification; (b) resulting reorganiza- tion of behavioral patterns; (c) negative evaluation of the neu- rotic patterns present in the cue communication used in driving.
Allan Memorial Institute of Psychiatry 1025 Pine Avenue, West Montreal 2, Canada

I have been working for a prestigious company for two months now. The company has everything a modern IT specialist needs: a technology stack that is in demand in the labour market, remote work, the latest equipment, a friendly team, clearly defined work processes, and career development opportunities. But with each passing day, I was getting more and more depressed. I have a heavy workload, constant stress from adapting to remote work, constant fear (a feeling of complete isolation), and a premonition that I am about to be fired. It's also important that I was on the verge of total burnout from my previous job (I even lost my period!), mostly because I was combining university studies and work.
All these factors prompted me to call my old job and ask for my job back. My old employees were happy, but said I was making a big mistake. In general, all my friends were shouting that I was making a big mistake. The old company had lower salaries, low-level technology, strange performance evaluation metrics, heavy workload, management did not value people, the work was purely office-based with the possibility of remote work sometimes. I still enjoyed it, I had a lot of friends.
At the new job, they asked me to think about it until tomorrow because they liked me (but I have a feeling that their attitude towards me is already bad), and at the old job, everyone is already waiting. But am I doing the right thing? I'm afraid that depression will drag me down because of the remote work, but is it worth working for a worse company because of this? My brain screams “no” in my head, but I feel “yes” in my heart.

I have been working for a prestigious company for two months now. The company has everything a modern IT specialist needs: a technology stack that is in demand in the labour market, remote work, the latest equipment, a friendly team, clearly defined work processes, and career development opportunities. But with each passing day, I was getting more and more depressed. I have a heavy workload, constant stress from adapting to remote work, constant fear (a feeling of complete isolation), and a premonition that I am about to be fired. It's also important that I was on the verge of total burnout from my previous job (I even lost my period!), mostly because I was combining university studies and work.
All these factors prompted me to call my old job and ask for my job back. My old employees were happy, but said I was making a big mistake. In general, all my friends were shouting that I was making a big mistake. The old company had lower salaries, low-level technology, strange performance evaluation metrics, heavy workload, management did not value people, the work was purely office-based with the possibility of remote work sometimes. I still enjoyed it, I had a lot of friends.
At the new job, they asked me to think about it until tomorrow because they liked me (but I have a feeling that their attitude towards me is already bad), and at the old job, everyone is already waiting. But am I doing the right thing? I'm afraid that depression will drag me down because of the remote work, but is it worth working for a worse company because of this? My brain screams “no” in my head, but I feel “yes” in my heart.

I have been working for a prestigious company for two months now. The company has everything a modern IT specialist needs: a technology stack that is in demand in the labour market, remote work, the latest equipment, a friendly team, clearly defined work processes, and career development opportunities. But with each passing day, I was getting more and more depressed. I have a heavy workload, constant stress from adapting to remote work, constant fear (a feeling of complete isolation), and a premonition that I am about to be fired. It's also important that I was on the verge of total burnout from my previous job (I even lost my period!), mostly because I was combining university studies and work.
All these factors prompted me to call my old job and ask for my job back. My old employees were happy, but said I was making a big mistake. In general, all my friends were shouting that I was making a big mistake. The old company had lower salaries, low-level technology, strange performance evaluation metrics, heavy workload, management did not value people, the work was purely office-based with the possibility of remote work sometimes. I still enjoyed it, I had a lot of friends.
At the new job, they asked me to think about it until tomorrow because they liked me (but I have a feeling that their attitude towards me is already bad), and at the old job, everyone is already waiting. But am I doing the right thing? I'm afraid that depression will drag me down because of the remote work, but is it worth working for a worse company because of this? My brain screams “no” in my head, but I feel “yes” in my heart.

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I have been working in cap team 2 for over three years and am I tired of unloading trucks for Walmart and wanted to do something different in the store. While I have been working in cap team 2, I’ve seen associates do six months of working in that department and leaving for another one. Sometimes an associate would do less than six months and change departments depending on who they knew or are related to in the store. After all this time I’ve finally decided to change departments myself. One day I ask the auto department manager if she needed new people and she told me that she did and informed me that in order to move I needed to complete my yearly employee evaluation. I go to my cap team manager to complete my evaluation and he told me that it looks like somebody already did my evaluation for the year which is odd because in my three years of Walmart service I was told employee evaluations had to be done with a coach and the employee being evaluated. My coach tells me that I was given poor evaluation by whoever did it and because of it I had to stay in Cap Team 2 for another calendar year until my next evaluation. This infuriated me to no end because out of my three years of being at Walmart I’ve never had a bad or even subpar evaluation especially considering I wasn’t even told how my performance could be improved. I swiftly called employee relations and got the head store manager involved to see why I was given a bad evaluation and who did the evaluation without my presence. After two weeks goes by it was determined that a Personnel manager and another store manager did the evaluation both of whom I have never worked for while at Walmart. I’ve never worked under either of these managers but they gave me a bad evaluation for whatever reason. I am pissed because I’m tired of working on the cap team when I’ve seen so many coworkers come and go especially associates who are treated with favoritism due to nepotism. My store manager said that there is nothing in his power he can do to undo the evaluation but he said that he would confront the two managers who made the evaluation without me being present. Is there any options I have to leave cap team 2 without having to wait another year?

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Hello po. Ask ko lang po if this is favoritism?
May kaklase po kasi ako na lagi po siyang pinapansin po ng isa sa mga profs namin. Allow me to give a few examples po:
Tuwi pong may online classes kami, the prof would go out of their way para po tawagin yung student to see if may sagot siya. Diba po ay may points ang class participation? Eh ang prof po na ito, they would give their favored student the first "dibs" kumbaga to answer the question first. Kunwari: "Sino ang nakakaalam ng meaning sa phrase na ito? [Student Name], ikaw? Alam mo ba sagot?" Like parang inaalok na niya po yung grades sa student po. Parang sinusubuan na niya ng grades yung favored student.
Sunod tuwi pong F2F kami lagi pong patingin-tingin yung prof namin sa student na iyon, nakikipag biruan, ganern, pangiti-ngiti.
One time, Ang favored student po nakaabot po siya sa honors sa subject ng prof na ito. Ang laki po ng naging puri ng prof na ito sa favored student kawasang yung iba naman pong mga nakasali sa top 10 po ay simpleng "congrats keep-up the good work" lang.
Most of the time nga po, tahimik lang yung favored student pero the prof would be the one to look over. Kalimitan yung prof po yung kusang lumalapit sa student po even though the student does nothing to attract the prof's attention most of the time naman po.
Disclaimer lang po ha: Wala naman po'ng inappropriate na bagay na ginagawa yung prof. Like they're not flirting naman po or whatever, pero parang napaka-overly friendly naman po nung prof sa favored student kumpara po sa rest of the class. I'm not sensing anything romantic, suggestive, etc. naman po.
Recently nga po ay may nakaaway yung favored student na ka-klase rin po namin sunod pareho po silang napagsabihan sa office po & sabi po nung friend ko (yung student na napaaway sa favored student) ay siya lang daw po ang pinag-sorry nung prof while the favored student got away without apologizing even though pareho naman daw po silang may mali.
Feeling ko po kasi parang bias & favoritism po ito eh. What do you think po? Should I put this in the evaluation po?

Hello all very long one but maybe one of you will be able to give me a idea as no one else has been able to.
26 years old , with autism and a few other conditions (unable to accept examination without general anaesthesia) wisdom teeth were noted would become a problem in about 2018 , in 2022 advised one had started to decay the ll7 and they now needed to come out , (nhs is hard work ) became painful on the right hand side jaw and ear in October 2023 after a stent of tonsillitis, repetitive antibiotics untill december was lowering the pain , antibiotics refused over Christmas and emergency surgery at the beginning of January 2024 to remove both lower wisdom teeth due to excessive pain, (please bear in mind i only know what ive been told ) had severe emergence agitation and ended up being transferred to nuro icu and put on life support when re intubated subcontinuous emphysema was found he was scanned and it extended from the left extraction site right down into his arm , and a haemorrhage in his right neck , 3 days later of ventilator but with extreme swelling , was subsequently given 2 drugs that he had known allergies to and was sick around 8 sick bowls of blood , but ultimately left the hospital 1 week after surgery,
after leaving the hospital repetitively complained of irritation on left side and small white bump on extraction site , also noted with spots on right tonsil , aswell as ongoing pain from right side
in April new general anaesthesia for ll7 filling and evaluation of socket healing , found small bone in ll8 socket and was removed and deep filling done on ll7 ,
after this same emergence agitation dealt with haloperidol and left hospital same day
next day severe tardive dyskinesia from the haloperidol and went on for 2 days with tongue forced forward and out and locking sideways off mouth , readmitted to hospital for 4 days and diazepam to stop reaction
unfortunately now he has lots of pain in left side of face and numbness in left check inside and out (not there untill after 2nd surgery ) and no local given in second surgery and same pain in the right hand side maybe slightly worse and no one seems to have any ideas as its not the wisdom teeth and nothing clearly out of place.
had anyone come across anything similar and and ideas what we need to be looking for ?
in regards to autism , very high functioning has run his own company's and managed someone elses ltd with employees under him but the dentist is his stumbling block , he also has a very very high pain freshold so for him to be in so much pain for now 7 months something is definitely wrong. Hes allergic to most painkillers so is only on paracetamol but thats not cutting it at all
thank you all so much

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It is foreseeable that someone might lose out on a raise because of this, as being "dinged" for someone else's underperformance has already happened to me twice in the last 3 hours. It could potentially happen dozens or hundreds of times during a performance review period. Are there any such laws governing performance reviews and metrics, or am I'm simply at the mercy of how much my manager may or may not care?