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[astroeleanor]

°💸⋆.ೃ🍾࿔*:･Your 2H Sign = How To Make More $$$ 💳⋆.ೃ💰࿔*:･

Your 2nd house is the part of your chart can show you the best side hustle ideas to increase your income. Look at the sign on your 2nd House cusp, its ruling planet, and any planets sitting there. They symbolize out how you monetize.

The 2nd House is the House of Possessions: movable assets, cash flow, food, tools, anything you can trade. The sign on the cusp sets up your style of 'acquisition' (Taurus = slow‑build goods, Scorpio = high‑risk high‑reward holdings), while the ruler’s dignity and aspects describe reliability, or lack thereof, of income.

Planets inside the 2nd act like tenants shaping the property: Jupiter here inflates resources, Saturn conserves but can pinch, Mars spends to make, Venus monetizes aesthetics.

Because the 2nd is in aversion to the Ascendant (no Ptolemaic aspect), you often have to develop its promises actively: wealth isn’t “you,” it’s something you must manage. So, let's look at the kind of side hustles you can do to increase your revenue!

♈︎ Aries 2H: Physical, Fast, ACTION-Driven

(Aries rules motion, competition, fire, physical activity, force)

Personal trainer or group fitness instructor.

Manual labor gigs like junk removal, or yard work (physical and gives instant results.)

Motorcycle/scooter delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash): speed + autonomy? Very Aries.

Selling refurbished sports equipment.

Pressure washing services, which is oddly satisfying AND includes aggressive water blasting lol.

Fitness bootcamps in local parks (Mars rules the battlefield… or, in this case, bootcamps)

Pop-up self-defense workshops

Bike repair and resale (hands-on + quick turnaround)

Car detailing (mobile service). You vs. grime. Who wins? You.

Sell custom gym gear or accessories.

♉︎ Taurus 2H: Sensory, Grounded, Product-Based

(Taurus rules the senses and the material world, it’s a sign connected to beauty and pleasure)

Bake-and-sell operation (bread, cookies) at markets. Taurus=YES to carbs and cozy smells.

Meal prep or personal chef (nourishing others = peak Taurus.)

Sell plants or houseplant propagation, you’re growing literal value.

Create and sell body care products: lotions, scrubs, soaps… (Venus-ruled.)

Furniture refinishing for resale.

Offer at-home spa services (facials, scrubs.)

Curate and sell gift boxes (Venus loves a well-wrapped present.)

Do minor home repair or furniture assembly.

Build and sell wooden plant stands or decor (wood + plants + aesthetic = Taurus.)

♊︎ Gemini 2H: Communicative, Clever, Multi-Tasking

(Gemini = ruled by Mercury = ideas, speech, tech, variety, teaching)

Freelance writing or blogging.

Transcription or captioning services.

Resume writing/job application support.

Social media management (multitasking + memes.)

Sell printable planners or flashcards (info = money.)

Offer typing or data-entry services, which are low lift & high focus

Sell templates for resumes, bios, or cover letters, Mercury loves a system!

Write email campaigns for small businesses, you can become the voice behind the curtain.

Teach intro to AI tools or chatbots (modern Mercurial real-world applications.)

Create micro-courses on writing or communication.

♋︎ Cancer 2H: Caring, Cozy, DOMESTIC

(Cancer rules the home, food, feelings. It’s the nurturer through and through)

Home organization services, give cluttered homes and their owners love.

Baking and delivering comfort desserts (cookies = hugs in edible form!!)

Make and sell homemade frozen meals, nourishing the body AND soul.

Offer elder companionship visits (heartfelt and so needed.)

Run a daycare or babysitting service. Moon=family.

Run a laundry drop-off/pickup service.

Custom holiday decorating (homes or offices), make it feel like home anywhere.

Help seniors with digital tools (basic tech help.)

Create sentimental gifts like memory jars or scrapbooks.

♌︎ Leo 2H: Expressive, Bold, Entertaining

(Leo rules performance, leadership, fame, visibility, and the desire to SHINE)

Portrait photography (kids, pets, solo, couples.)

Event hosting or party entertainment.

DJ for small events or weddings.

Basic video editing for others (help THEM shine!)

Personalized video messages. charisma = income.

Teach short performance workshops (confidence, improv) to help others own a stage.

Become a personal shopper.

Sell selfie lighting kits or content creator bundles.

Host creative kids camps (theater, dance, art.)

Make reels/TikToks for local businesses (attention = currency.)

♍︎ Virgo 2H: Detailed, Service-Oriented, Practical

(Virgo rules systems, refinement, discernment, organisation, usefulness)

Proofreading or editing work. Spotting a comma out of place or “their/they’re” being misused = Virgo joy.

House cleaning or deep-cleaning services.

Virtual assistant (email, scheduling, admin.)

Sell Notion or Excel templates. Virgo: spreadsheets.

Bookkeeping for small businesses.

Create custom cleaning schedules or checklists.

Offer “organize your digital life” sessions.

Specialize in email inbox cleanups.

♎︎︎ Libra 2H: Tasteful, Charming, Design-Savvy

(Libra = Venus-ruled = style, beauty, balance, aesthetics)

Styling outfits from clients’ own wardrobes.

Become a personal shopper.

Bridal/event makeup services (enhancing natural beauty = Libra.)

Teach etiquette, the power of grace

Curate secondhand outfit bundles.

Custom invitations or event printables that are pretty AND functional.

Offer virtual interior styling consultations.

Sell color palette guides for branding or outfits.

Create custom date night itineraries (romance, planned and packaged=Libra!!)

Style flat-lay photos for products or menus.

Do hair, make-up, nails, etc.

♏︎ Scorpio 2H: Deep, Transformative, Private

(Scorpio rules what’s hidden, intense, and powerful, alchemy, psychology)

Tarot or astrology readings.

Energy healing or bodywork.

Private coaching for money/debt management.

Online investigation or background research (Scorpio = uncovering hidden information)

Teach classes on boundaries, consent, empowerment, etc.

Sell private journal templates for deep self-reflection.

Moderate anonymous support groups or forums.

Specialize in deep-cleaning emotionally loaded spaces (yes, THAT kind of clearing.)

♐︎ Sagittarius 2H: Expansive, Global, Philosophical

(Sag rules teaching, travel, and BIG ideas)

Teach English (or any other language) or become a tutor online

Sell travel guides or digital itineraries, help others travel smarter=Sag

Rent out camping gear or bikes (freedom for rent lol.)

Ghostwrite opinion pieces or thought blogs, say what others are thinking!

Create walking tours for travelers or locals.

Sell travel photography.

Become a travel influencer on the side.

Translate travel documents or resumes.

♑︎ Capricorn 2H: Strategic, Structured, Business-Minded

(Cap rules time, career, limitations, long-term value)

Resume or career coaching, help others climb the “mountain of success”.

Freelance project management.

Property management or Airbnb co-host (passive-ish income.)

Sell templates for business (contracts, invoices).

Create accountability coaching packages.

Sell organizational templates.

Freelance as an operations assistant (the CEO behind the CEO.)

Build a resource hub for freelancers or solopreneurs (structure = empowerment.)

♒︎ Aquarius 2H: Innovative, Digital, Niche

(Aquarius rules tech, rebellion, and the future. But it’s also connected to community!)

Tech repair or setup.

Build websites for local businesses, or anyone else for that matter.

Sell digital products (ebooks, templates).

Run online communities or Discords.

Host workshops on digital privacy or tools. Collective knowledge (Aqua)= power

Build and sell Canva templates for online creators.

Curate niche info packs or digital libraries.

Help people automate parts of their life or business.

♓︎ Pisces 2H: Dreamy, Healing, Imaginative

(Pisces rules the sea, the arts, spirituality, dreams, and all things soft)

Pet sitting or house sitting, caring for beings + quiet time? It’s perfect for this energy.

Sell dreamy artwork or collages.

Offer meditation classes or hypnosis.

Teach art to kids or adults.

Custom poetry or lullaby commissions (very niche tho.)

Sell digital dream journals or prompts.

Make downloadable ambient music loops.

Create printable affirmation cards.

Design calming phone wallpapers or lock screens.

Offer spiritual services (tarot or astrology readings, reiki, etc.)

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[muffinsin]

E ai, como vai?I would like to make a request, would it be possible to have a headcannon about the dimi sisters with a girlfriend who has social anxiety, severe depression and adhd? i just got my diagnosis and i really wanted to know how they would deal with a girlfriend with these things

Hey hon :)🙌 Absolutely :) I think I’ve had similar prompts in the past to each of these and more, so this could be considered a larger version of those past prompts🥳

INFO: NEW big post series, a full roughtly 115 chapter fanfiction is gonna come out. Dark "romance", quite niche, Daniela x Donna :) First chapter will be posted either this week or on the weekend. Reblogs are gonna be super appreciated

Masterlists

Bela

She’s always been very caring towards you

What comes easy to her is often something you find yourself struggling with, and still you know; she’s always there for you

She takes care of things you find uncomfortable, helps you manage things you struggle with

As you remind her to eat when she’s stuck overworking herself, she ensures you eat, too

She allows you to stay in her office throughout the day and in your breaks at work, where it’s quiet and private, giving you a break from the maidens working about the place

A meal is always prepared for you, and she often makes an effort to pause her work during the times you visit her to talk

Usually she tells you of her work and listens to you talk about your day

Having such a time with Bela is a huge motivator to keep working every day. This time also offers you great relief

At times, she uses this time to try and set goals for the day to help you battle your depression

She never asks for much, only a few things to help you go to bed feeling like you’ve accomplished something

Occasionally, these things are to try and pursue one of your (past-) hobbies

With Bela as your girlfriend, many things that would normally trigger your social anxiety are handled by her

She’s of a high status and, as such, has certain benefits. Benefits she’s willing to exploit to make life a little easier for you

Such as allowing you to somewhat choose what work you’d like to do in what areas

She allows you to retreat to more secluded sections of the castle, letting you work entirely on your own on difficult days, as to reduce your anxiety and discomfort

During that time you can manage yourself- or follow the schedule, depending on what comes easier to you- entirely

You can finish up faster if you complete your work fast, or take your time

She’s not one to rush you, and with the rush of the maidens and other staff members always about, this gives you a comfortable break when needed

Seeing as there is no one around to walk in or share the workspace with, you can hum a tune, listen to one, can work in a dimly lit room or fully lit, can be loud or quiet, don’t have to converse with anybody at all unless you wish so

It’s freedom, as much as one can off of, at work, and it helps more than you could ever thank her for

Her study, of course, is always open to you, too

Occasionally, you’ll be around her sisters if she has to work longer

And while Cassandra and Daniela at times challenge you with their boldness, they occasionally return some energy to you, too

Bela, in all of this, is like a weighed blanket

She’s your comfort no matter what, your love, and your happiness

She takes excellent care of you and very early on figures out little cues based on your body language to determine how you feel

Whenever you get overwhelmed around people or feel your social battery and energy drain, she comes up with polite ways of leaving with you

She never makes a scene, always acts very subtly in public as to help reduce your anxiety. Even as she, as a Dimitrescu, is bound to have some heads turn to her

And still, you never feel uncomfortable around her

If anything, she will always ease things for you

She’s confident, but doesn’t come across as bold

She’s intelligent, but never makes you feel as though you’re less so

She’s utterly caring for you and while she pushes you gently, she does so only to help you, ultimately

Cassandra

She isn’t entirely up to date with…well, most things that don’t directly concern her

As such, when you tell her of your diagnosis, she’s pretty clueless

She knows depression, knows the term, but knows very little of the other two

She’ll probably think she can cure your depression by cheering you up, though

Perhaps even by dragging some still-twitching prey into your room

A…sweet gift, certainly, but she soon realizes that there’s more to it

As it comes to your anxiety and adhd…she hardly understands these, but tries to be supportive nonetheless

She cares about you, after all, and therefore attempts to educate herself a little on what those terms actually mean

She tries to make life more comfortable around you, first

For example, she’ll attempt to help ease your social anxiety by reminding you that about every single maid you see in the castle is disposable and can be killed by her at pretty much any moment

She figures; you feel discomfort or embarrassment, she will just kill away the problem

No one has to know, she figures, and she doesn’t mind. She kills all the time, after all

And yes, this certainly does help in rare cases

What she also does, though, and what helps you so very much, is to allow you to pull away from situations

You don’t feel ready to do something? She would never force you

Cassandra is always in your corner, has always got your side

She isn’t one for being rational, anyway, being one to live in the moment more than anything

She cares little about responsibility regarding others, aside from her family, that is

You want to take a break from work, therefore? Or not work at all until you feel more ready?

She doesn’t mind. Boring anyway, she feels

She does so dearly miss you when you’re at work right when she wants to play, after all

You want to change your work environment?

She cares little for the work at the castle, but she will personally see to it that things get done to help you get what you want

Cassandra is not shy

Alas, when you feel uncomfortable or anxious, she has no trouble at all- and even offers- to stay right by your side the entire time

She doesn’t care whether she’s been invited or not, doesn’t care how it might seem when she joins you each time

You need her, you want her there. She will forever be there, then

Sure, she might cause a bit of a mess at times when she gets hungry, but she’s there for you

Whatever you need to get done, you know: you always have the option of asking her to join you

And with her by your side, she’s always there to assure you, but also talk for you

Which, sometimes, isn’t quite for the best, you suppose

She’s rather bold, and cares little for being sensitive to the staff

As such, she phrases things very…directly

Still, it helps you

When she’s with you, most either avoid looking at the two of you altogether or only glance at her occasionally, a look of fear and curiosity in their eyes

And, of course, she noticed instantly if you feel uncomfortable by just that

A single snarl of hers is enough to make those advert their eyes, too

And while she generally tends to leave an impression, just because she can, she actively works on making things easier for you

She’s a little quieter, intimidating people away, rather than for fun

She stops pulling attention towards the two of you, at least until the point you feel more comfortable and allow her to do so

Being no stranger to a bit of a seasonal depression in winter, Cassandra has some idea of what you might be feeling

She can’t ever fully understand, but she doesn’t need to. She’s there for you, and doesn’t claim she understands what she knows she cannot

Still, she takes care of you

She brings you things you might enjoy, makes you get out of bed, if only to play or hunt with her, if only that means you sit and hold her weapons or prey for her

You know, it’s just an excuse to get dirty, really, to help motivate you to shower

When you do, she will always ensure you have a warm meal waiting for you once you’re done

Daniela

She's very understanding

She doesn't fully understand, even as she attempts to, but she's there for you

She tries to cheer you up always, but doesn't mind quiet times, either

When you need her to, Daniela will always keep the conversation going for the two of you, rambling about this and that or only humming a little when you feel like enjoying some silence

She'll hold you tight every day, encourage you to get out of bed, if only for a little bit

Often, she'll make you shower then, even offer to join you, eat, and take a walk through the gardens

She probably isn't the best to help with your adhd, but she's supportive and would never judge you for it, either. She doesn't mind, really, showing some of the symptoms herself, whether she notices this or not

She'll occaisonally get distracted walking through the gardens with you, finding flowers she likes and insisting she must braid them into a crown for you

And really; you can't help but feel even slightly better

Sometimes, the emptiness hits you hard, and you feel like nothing nothing at all

She doesn't force you to move, then, but curls up with you, her flies buzzing quietly, her arms and legs around you

She'll stroke your back and hair, whispering gentle praises you know by now she fully means. She's so loving towards you, so caring

She can't always understand how you feel, but she will always try to battle the demons in your head to make you feel better

Unlike you, she feels no social anxiety at all, in pretty much any given situation

She knows what she wants, and she basks in the attention she receives from others, whether they're friends or strangers

As such, being with her in public can be a little intimidating at times

Or when she walks about, greeting people neither of you really know but chatting as though they were friends

It's a little intimidating and admirable at the same time

Thankfully, she never expects you to take part in those conversations, not unless you want to. She will, however, introduce you as her girlfriend before expertedly changing the topic of the conversation again to give you time to adjust

Much like Cassandra, Daniela is the type to always be with you, to always stick by your side, no matter what

She often joins you when you're forced to take part in social events at the castle

She'll hold your hand and, while she likes the attention, she will always stand in a quiet corner with you

You're more important to her than anything and anyone else, except maybe her family, who she loves at least equally, after all

She'll stay with you, occaisonally make little remarks about the setting or giggle to herself

When someone approaches you, she's quick to take over the conversation in a way that doesn't come across as pushy. For someone toying with, torturing, and eating humans, she's surprisingly good with people, you find

She's always looking out for you like this, always waits for your squeeze of her hand as a signal made up by the two of you that you'd like to say something, now

Of course, there's many signals like that

That way, she'll also easily excuse the two of you in a somewhat bold, but polite fashion

You are, and will always be, her priority

[metalheadsagainstfascism]

The ethics of AI and their accessibility.

I use AI for accessibility reasons. "BUT FAE! AI IS BIG AND BAD AND AND AND"

Listen. I'm literally a computer person. It's in my job description. I know the good and the bad and the ugly.

The good

As mentioned, I use it for accessibility reasons. Tone doesn't come across in written form, and I have a very hard time sounding as passionate as I do in person. Sometimes I gotta write something for LinkedIn and be like "Okay but make it sound like I actually care.

Sometimes I gotta clean my bathroom but the task makes me want to hyperventilate, and there's tools that help you break it into manageable tasks.

Sometimes I just won't eat because the process of finding something to make is TOO MUCH WORK and there's tools that'll let you enter what you have and you can even enter something like "make it 700 calories and a one pot meal because I'm trying to not lose weight but I don't got the spoons to clean all the shit." AND YOU KNOW IT'S SO HELPFUL IF THE ALTERNATIVE IS NOT EATING.

The bad

"BUT THE AI STEALING FROM AUTHORS ABS ARTISTS AND STEALING JOBS AND MAKING FORAGING BOOKS THAT ARE KILLING PEOPLE"

Yeah. AI isn't great. It's nice when it makes things that were previously very very hard suddenly accessible to you. But of course big companies use it for a cash grab. (Also individuals that would rather not pay actual authors and artists).

That doesn't even get into his AI is taking over entry level positions which in the future could create impossible barriers for people to break into jobs because they can't get the tedious work that's supposed to give them experience because it's being taken over by AI

But let me state. This implementation of AI is not the same as the previous one. Previous one is taking things you need to do like cleaning or cooking and making it accessible to people that would have been previously overwhelmed by it. This one is... not even adding new value into society because it's stealing people's existing value.

The Ugly

THE AI SERVERS ARE KILLING OUR PLANET

Yes they are, but that's not the entire story. Why are he AI servers looking the planet?

1) A lot of the energy spent and the heat produced is entirely on training models. Literally most of it is training the AI, but that doesn't in of itself mean you using it is bad

2) the biggest users of AI are engines like Google trying to figure out who you are so it can alter your search results. Companies like Facebook using the data you give it to generate targeted ads. Also shit like the 2024 election cycle where Twitter pushed targeted contradictory content about Kamala's influence on Gaza to two different groups based on their political beliefs. Not to mention the training it takes to create better and better AI content.

TLDR

AI isn't great. A lot of the AI power used is not surprisingly being used to train AI to make it seem more natural. I 100% DO NOT SUPPORT the use of AI to take over jobs that you should be paying an expert for.

But if you're using a small AI bot (not ChatGPT) to help you in tasks that you previously couldn't complete? It's a huge accessibility tool. I prefer to use tools made by small time developers. It's not PERFECT. Because it doesn't waste a shitton of energy making is writing sound super human and natural, but if you're using it as an ACCESSIBILITY TOOL. Then it's great.

-fae

[my-wellness-way]

Effective Strategies to Crush Your Weight Loss Goals in 2025

Are you ready to make 2025 the year you finally achieve your weight loss goals? With so much information out there, finding the right strategies can be overwhelming.

This guide will simplify the process and provide you with actionable, science-backed tips to crush your weight loss journey this year.

1. Set Realistic and Specific Goals

The first step to achieving your weight loss goals is defining them clearly. Instead of vague resolutions like "lose weight," aim for specific and measurable targets, such as "lose 15 pounds in 3 months by exercising 4 times a week and eating 1,800 calories per day."

Why it works:

Helps you stay focused and track progress.

Encourages long-term lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes.

2. Prioritize a Balanced Diet Over Extreme Dieting

Fad diets may offer quick results, but they are rarely sustainable. Focus on a balanced diet that includes lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Limit processed foods and added sugars.

Pro Tip: Incorporate more plant-based meals, as studies show they can help with weight management and overall health.

3. Make Meal Prep a Weekly Habit

Meal prepping helps you control portion sizes and resist unhealthy choices when hunger strikes. Dedicate a few hours each week to prepare nutritious meals and snacks in advance.

Benefits of meal prep:

Saves time and money.

Keeps you consistent with your calorie and nutrient intake.

4. Stay Active with a Mix of Workouts

Exercise is key to burning calories and building muscle. Combine cardio workouts (like running or cycling) with strength training to maximize fat loss and boost metabolism.

2025 Fitness Trends to Try:

- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

- Online fitness classes for convenience.

- Group sports to keep workouts fun and engaging.

5. Track Your Progress

Using a journal or app to monitor your food intake, workouts, and weight loss progress can help you stay accountable. Apps like MyFitnessPal or Fitbit offer tools to track calories and exercise effortlessly.

Pro Tip: Celebrate small milestones to stay motivated, whether it's fitting into an old pair of jeans or reaching a fitness goal.

6. Focus on Sleep and Stress Management

Poor sleep and high stress levels can hinder weight loss by increasing hunger hormones like ghrelin. Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep per night and practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.

7. Stay Hydrated

Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated but also helps with appetite control and metabolism. Replace sugary drinks with water, herbal teas, or infused water for variety.

Quick Tip: Drink a glass of water before meals to avoid overeating.

8. Build a Support System

Having friends, family, or online communities supporting your weight loss journey can make a huge difference. Share your goals and progress, and don’t hesitate to seek professional guidance from dietitians or personal trainers if needed.

9. Be Patient and Consistent

Weight loss is a journey, not a sprint. Plateaus are normal, and progress may vary. Focus on consistency and celebrate non-scale victories, like improved energy levels or better mood.

10. Leverage Technology and Tools

Use wearable fitness trackers, calorie counters, and AI-powered apps to personalize and optimize your weight loss journey. These tools can provide insights into your habits and suggest improvements.

Conclusion

Achieving your weight loss goals in 2025 doesn’t have to be daunting. By setting realistic goals, maintaining a balanced diet, staying active, and using the right tools, you can stay on track and see lasting results. Remember, consistency and patience are key.

Start implementing these strategies today, and watch yourself crush your weight loss goals this year!

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[foodmato]

The Future of Food Delivery Services: New Trends and Predictions

Ordering food online has become incredibly popular among millennials and Gen Z, all thanks to the easy availability of high-speed internet connections and smartphones. Consumers are getting their favorite food items from their preferred restaurants directly to their doorsteps with a few clicks. So if you are in the food industry or own a restaurant, you must be aware of the future of online delivery services to stay updated and make developments to your restaurant following the modern trends.

Find out what the future of food delivery services, the current popular food delivery trends, and what we can predict in this article. Before discovering the future scope of the food ordering system or delivery process, letlook closelylook at the current food delivery service statistics.

Food delivery services statistics

According to reports, the food delivery service market is expected to increase to $34.68 billion by the end of 2024, which clearly shows a steady rise in the growth curve.

There will be an estimated growth of 19.88% in food delivery services between 2024 to 2027. The market for food delivery services could even reach $71.63 billion by 2027.

According to the meal delivery market forecast, the number of users in this sector could reach 2.5BN by 2029.

What’s Next for Food Delivery Services? Key Trends and Future Predictions

The online food ordering market generates almost $27 billion every year. If you, too, want to be a part of this growth, you need to be aware of the following food delivery services trends and predictions for the future.

1. Restaurants launching their food delivery platforms

The recent trend in food delivery services of restaurants is witnessing a shift from the idea of relying on third-party meal delivery partners like Foodpanda, Uber Eats, to directly offering food delivery services of their own.

Consumers also prefer to place food orders directly from the restaurant instead of third-party websites. Well-known food brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, etc have also launched their own food ordering and delivery services, which let their customers order food directly from their restaurant website or mobile app.

Whether you have a big restaurant or a small one, you too can create your restaurant delivery system on your website and save a huge amount of money that you might be spending on third-party platforms. How? The answer is with FoodMato. It is a WordPress-based restaurant management solution that takes care of all your online restaurant management needs, including creating a food delivery system.

Discover the solution now!

2. Virtual assistants

Virtual assistants are getting increasingly popular in multiple industries, including restaurants. However, not a lot of restaurants have adopted this new technology yet, which means you still have a chance to take full advantage of this technology. This is surely going to be dominant in the future.

A virtual assistant is an AI system that accepts the voice commands of your customers and delivers them to your POS system. It not only saves your time but also helps customers place their online orders to your restaurant easily.

3. Green transport system

Using a green transport system is all about using environmentally friendly vehicles. Some restaurants rely on delivery teams that consist of teenagers who drive vehicles older than 10 years, which is harmful to the environment. To avoid this, it is predicted that most restaurants will rely on eco-friendly delivery systems by switching to bikes or electric cars for food delivery in the future.

4. Robotic Vans for delivery

Robotic vans or self-driving robots are redefining the concept of food, groceries, and package deliveries. These robots have made the local food delivery system easy and convenient for restaurant owners as well as customers. Though the usage has not become very popular yet but it has already been witnessed in a few college campuses of the USA for food delivery. More and more applications of these robot vans or self-driving robots are expected in the future in the food delivery market.

5. Increasing cloud kitchens

Cloud kitchens or ghost kitchens are the new type of restaurants that are based on commercial cooking spaces where foods are prepared only for delivery. They do not have a physical establishment to invite guests for meals as the entire system is based on online orders and delivery. As there is a rapid increase in the demand for online deliveries, the concept of ghost kitchens is anticipated to be more popular.

This allows restaurant owners to reach out to a wider audience without spending much on physical stores and other things that are required for a full-fledged restaurant.

Create your food delivery system with FoodMato

Having your food delivery system comes with multiple benefits that include:

No reliance on third parties.

Better exposure.

Cost saving, you don’t have to pay for third-party platforms.

Increase in profit.

Improves user experience.

Boost brand credibility.

If you want to experience all these advantages for your restaurant, use FoodMato’s complete online restaurant management solution that includes online food delivery services as well. Discover our services now!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Dismissed

     Dahlia spent the next week puttering about from mission to mission. None of them seemed deserving of the use of her and her mech, and she saw no combat. It was always Dahlia, help move these supplies, or Dahlia, clear a landing pad. Commander Hyllos found something to scold her about after each one. If you wanted a more important mission, they’d said, you would perform these simple tasks correctly.

     A clanging bell in the center of camp signaled the midday meal. Dahlia usually sat by herself in the mess hall. Every so often one of the younger marines would try to strike up a conversation with her, but they never lasted long. If they seemed small to her, Dahlia reasoned, she must seem enormous to them. An alien among her own comrades, she quickly learned to keep her thoughts inside, and spare only curt acknowledgement for the soldiers. They seemed to agree this was the best policy.

     Today, though, one of the med techs sat across the table from Dahlia. She looked younger than most of the rest of the base’s personnel, and had a curious, almost hungry look about her. Dahlia recognized her as one of the techs who’d led her to her bed on her first day here.

     “Yes?” asked Dahlia.

     The med tech nearly jumped. “Oh! I was staring, wasn’t I. Again. Sorry, it’s just...” She trailed off.

     “If you have a question, go ahead and ask it.”

     “Not really a question per se. I was sort of wondering. Your ports are fascinating. Do they bother you at all? You must have an awful time keeping them clean.”

     Dahlia shrugged. “Not really. They itched pretty bad for the first few weeks, but I barely notice them anymore. Besides, the price was worth the product. You have no idea how in-tune with the world you can be when you’re plugged in. It’s like magic.”

     The med tech remembered to smile instead of grimacing. “I guess so! I can’t imagine it though. Mutilating myself like that. Feels like giving up some of your humanity, doesn’t it? But if it gets results, I can’t really argue with the program.”

     Dahlia managed a half-polite nod, and finished her meal in silence.

     “Artemis,” asked Dahlia, late one night in the hangar, “have I done something - that is, does my performance really fall so short?”

     “Explain.” Artemis’s voice was distant to Dahlia, coming only through speakers and not in her mind.

     “Well, it’s just. We’re being given such miniscule tasks, and doing them acceptably. In fact, we’re often significantly ahead of the schedule the commander gives. So, I’m just wondering what we could still be doing wrong. There has to be something. The marines seem downright afraid of us.”

     “You are performing adequately. In fact, you have been assigned a 17% greater taskload than the average first-year Cavalier.”

     “Then what is it?”

     Dahlia hugged her knees to her chest. Her bony arms dug into the flesh of her thighs, and her knuckles were white with strain. In the soft glow of the cockpit’s interior cast a pallid glow on her olive skin and seemed to darken the hollows under her eyes.

     Artemis’s tone was different when next she spoke, kinder and warmer somehow. “No dog is suited to every master.”

     “Great, now you’re calling me a dog too,” Dahlia protested.

     “Apologies. I only meant that some commanding officers are not a good fit for some personnel. In other words, there may well be nothing wrong with your conduct, only commander Hyllos’s expectations of it.”

     “So I’m going to be read the riot act after every mission, no matter what I do.”

     “It is a likely possibility.”

     Dahlia sighed, letting her arms fall to her sides. “Thanks, Artemis. You can power down now, it’s past curfew.”

     In the following days, Dahlia took more and more of her meals and spare time in the hangar. Artemis never spoke with quite the same familiarity as she had that night, but Dahlia thought some of the warmth remained in her voice. Onboard AI were supposed to adapt and tailor themselves to their pilots, though every Cavalier cadet was warned during training not to get overly familiar. Still, Dahlia didn’t see any harm in having a more friendly co-pilot.

     Missions remained much the same for another week. If the med techs — the only people who would talk to Dahlia for more than a few sentences — were to be believed, this was standard. Even in a warzone, much of enlisted life was monotonous tasks and rigorous schedules. The endless drudgery of it numbed Dahlia’s mind. Only patrols brought her out of the haze, as they were the only time she was allowed Linkage.

     Linkage had lost some of its edge with repeated use, but it was still the only way Dahlia could feel fully at home in her body. Stepping into the cockpit and feeling the wires connect was like waking up; stepping out was closer to being drugged. She could now manage the drop afterwards, but always she ached to return to the cockpit. To Artemis. Even now, she lingered on the hood of the mech, feet dangling just above her gyro-chair’s back.

     The thought surprised her as it crystallized. This, surely, was verging on danger. She would have to run a diagnostic on the AI and see the doctor to make sure the Linkage wasn’t degrading her mind. A pang of anxiety shot through her chest.

     “Artemis,” she said, as stoic as she could manage, “engage survey mode and run a level one diagnostic.”

     Fans inside the cockpit whirred to life, cooling the AI’s data casket as she came online. “Level one diagnostic complete. Systems nominal. May I ask what prompted this request?”

     “Routine check, that’s all. No anomalies detected?” Dahlia tried not to let her anxiety creep into her voice. “We have patrol duty tomorrow morning at 0900 sharp, so if I need to cycle your memory banks to address any issues, I’d have to start it now.”

     “No anomalies detected. My next recommended cycle is in seventy-four operating hours.” The AI’s tone was flat, impersonal. Almost cagey, Dahlia thought, if an AI was capable of such a thing.

     “Understood. You’re good to deactivate again, I’ll be back at 0800 for pre-mission prep.”

     Dahlia lingered at the edge of the hangar for a moment to watch the shutdown procedure finish. Then, she darted off towards the medical building. If there was no issue with Artemis’s systems, any dangerous attachment was coming from her own mind. Linkage was a potent tool. If there was any mental degradation, it could signal the start of a catastrophic spiral. She’d have to give up piloting for at least six months while the doctors rehabilitated her. Some pilots never got back in the chair.

     This stopped her dead. If doctor Galanis or one of the techs found anything wrong, it would be half a rotation at best before she would be allowed in a cockpit again. Even if they did let her back, it’d be in a different mech, with a new AI and a new mission. A mission of diminished importance, most probably.

     Dahlia stood rooted to the spot for a time. She had no real evidence anything was wrong. It would be unwise to rouse suspicion in anyone else just yet. No, she needed proof before she brought this to the doctor. One more patrol couldn’t hurt. Even if the decay had begun, it would take another two or three dozen hours Linked before any real danger presented itself. Best just to turn in for the night and see what the morning brought. As if her feet had minds of their own, Dahlia found herself in front of her barracks as she thought.

     Her “barracks,” really a large tent with a few bunk beds assembled inside it, lay tucked in a corner of camp well off the main path. It was about as far from the hangar as possible, standard practice to enforce some distance between pilots and their mechs. Dahlia shared the tent with only one other person, a younger lieutenant whose name she didn’t even know, though it could hold a half dozen. She tucked herself into her bunk as quietly as she could. Sleep did not find her easily.

     Patrol duty this morning sent Dahlia and Artemis further afield than usual. On the half-dozen patrol runs they’d been assigned to before, they’d never strayed much beyond the camp’s curtain wall and the trampled perimeter which encircled it. The commander described such orders as a show of force. Let our enemies see you, he’d said, so they may be fearful enough as to not attack. Surely even you can manage to make your machine visibly threatening. Today, though, they had been tasked with actual reconnaissance, which meant a trek through the thickest part of the bamboo-like woods.

     The stalks grew so close here they choked out all light from Vega. Even as Dahlia crashed her way through, the plants just outside her path swayed and bent into the patches of empty sky she tore into the foliage, leaving the path behind her shadowed and narrow. She had turned off her visible-spectrum optics almost half an hour ago. Her IR sensors and Artemis’s predictive algorithms were her eyes now.

     “Artemis, how far to the recon point?” The display showed two kilometers, but Dahlia asked anyway.

     “Two thousand, one hundred seventy-two meters. ETA forty-seven minutes.” A pause. “Dahlia,” Artemis said, addressing Dahlia by name as she had requested a few nights prior in a fit of loneliness, “is your display malfunctioning? Distance to target should appear on-screen.”

     “No. I just wanted to confirm. And... to hear a voice. It’s been hours in silence.”

     “Dahlia, if you wished to converse, you could simply have asked. Is there a topic on which you wish to speak?” 

     Dahlia was sure she heard that softness from before creep into the AI’s tone. Just to confirm, she told herself, she said, “there was one thing.”

     Another pause, longer this time. “Yes?”

     “What do you think of me?” Plain, honest, more vulnerable than even Dahlia was expecting.

     “Please elaborate. You are my partnered pilot. Is there a certain way I should train my algorithms to interact with you?”

     There was that flat, impersonal tone again. Dahlia felt a mixture of emotions more complex than she wanted to deal with at the moment, so she pushed a little more. “No, it’s not that. I was just thinking about the other night. When you advised me about the commander.”

     “I apologize again for speaking so informally. A wayward process determined a more personal metaphor to be the correct response at the time. That process has been terminated.”

     “I understand.” Dahlia let out a long exhale. “It wasn’t wrong then, per se. I was just caught off-guard. You could do it again.”

     “Do what, exactly?”

     Dahlia floundered for a moment trying to find the words. “Erm. You could take a more impersonal tone. Only when we’re alone, of course. I know it’s just an affectation, but the doctors, they might think something was amiss.”

     “Process reinstated. We can be more friendly if you like, Dahlia.”

     “Then let’s.”

(Previous)

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[fearcrowz]

Sorry if there is something that was repeated or you've answered already with these. Skimmed through the info on here for a bit for a set of questions. Mostly worldbuilding for these. What is the energy source of the station? I would assume running several sentient AI systems would be a major power draw. Is any of the AI in charge of making sure power doesn't run out or managing where it goes? Does something happen to an AI if they run low on power like Baymax (Big Hero 6)?

Is food and other resources in the station brought in from the outside or are there systems in place to be self sustained? Which AI would be in charge of supplies?

Is there a known order to when the AI were all built? Is each one a fully unique code or is there a base mastercode that they all start with that is then worked on to the final result?

Does the facility serve a specific meal at the same time each week like how navy ships will traditionally always serve something specific on the same day to help people keep track of what day it is?

How big is the facility? Is it to the scale where people would need an internal transport system or vehicles to get around to places or is everything within walking distance for people?

Does the human staff come up with any theories or myths about the station or the AIs after being there for a while, like any ghost stories or conspiracies they think of?

You knock it outta the park as always, Pups!

Not only are there satellites in the middle of nowhere where this station is, there is also wind turbines and a lot of them. They are scattered about miles away from the entrance in a sorta circle that powers the specialty generators, which are also charged with special meteorite bits they have found as an energy host. As for if the AI keep track of it, they do not. I suppose Percy would be more in tune with the energy placements but nah, it is mostly just the human workers that manage all that. The AI never really run out of power, as the metal they are made out of (as well as the facility) is a conductor for their specialized meteorite hearts. This is sorta spoilerish but you can have it as a little treat ehehe. The armor that everything is made out of is called Paragon's Alloy, and it is a weird white space mineral they found many years ago that they chose to replicate and build with it.

They have shipments of food brought in! Meat and vegetables and such are brought in through shipment trucks in through secret tunnel systems. I am sure there are some experiments going on out of boredom to help produce certain foods with special UV but even though they can make a robot out of a space rock, they can't make a stubborn plant properly grow from the depths of the station. And again, it is more of a human job to manage all the supplies and stuff! If I were to pick a bot though, it prolly be Nel.

Vin, Thaddeus and Nel were the first blueprints. Vin was first, then Thaddeus and then Nel. They were made by Dr. Edward Penrick (Thaddeus' assistant) using the blueprints and recipe of Paragon's Alloy from a former creation another built. Then, with Edward's grandson's help (Ulysses Penrick), they made Percy, Repo and Clip. You can tell the difference in creation by the black screens in the first generation and then the more unique faces and white screens in the second generation. Their base would be their core and metal they are all made of. They all have a special motherboard that has the information of their assigned duties, and from that and the advancements in their technology, their odd "hearts" and metal they are built out of, they sorta just develop their own personalities, with their jobs still being number one.

They try and keep it a variety with food so it doesn't effect morale. They don't want bored people or someone developing an eating disorder from the same junk every week. I am sure it cycles through the month but it is quite a big variety!

The facility is massssssssiveeee. There are elevator systems and stairwell but its mostly walking. Despite being a large facility, there is a lot of rooms and that keeps it more situated, also there are a lot of areas certain groups aren't allowed to be in which blocks out the space. Its more vertically massive than horizontally massive, but it is still very large in width. Waste division actually has more use with vehicle machinery as they have to drag large heavy things from one end to the other, and the spaces are large enough for this.

Oh I am absolutely sure the workers have some stories. If they are working night shifts and hear a weird scraping sound, or see a shadow in the halls, or a weird sound or voice.... Or that the Director is some kinda soul sucker, or that the AI Leads were human once and made of fleshy nasty meaty bits inside... Who knows what people come up with or believe, but there is prolly pleeeeenty of stories to go around.

Thank you for the questions!

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The harmful effects of too much “screen time”, especially with social media, have been known for years. Social media is legendary for its addictive enticement. When Technocracy first defined itself in 1934 as the “Science of Social Engineering”, it launched technology 0n a trajectory to destroy mental health, not to help it. Now Technocrats are harnessing AI to push the world into a simulacrum, or anti-reality. ⁃ Patrick Wood, TN Editor.

Whether it’s internet rabbit holes or endless social media interactions, a new poll finds the more time you spend obsessing over what’s happening on your screen, the worse your mental health gets.

According to the survey, the average American feels like they lose three days per month while consuming online content. The poll of 2,000 Americans revealed that 36 days of our year are lost to scrolling, streaming, and bingeing content. It’s even worse for younger people. Gen Z Americans feel like they lose closer to five days per month.

The comprehensive study on media consumption trends by Talker Research also revealed that excessive content consumption can result in feelings of guilt, with the average respondent having three pangs of guilt per month. On average, Americans consume about six hours of content per day, with Gen Z Americans consuming closer to seven.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, the data split respondents based on their self-reported mental health and found that poor mental health and media consumption appear to have an uncomfortable connection.

Those with “very poor” mental health lose nearly six days per month to content consumption, while 19% of those who say their mental health is “very poor” estimate that they lose 15 or more days per month. In comparison, those with excellent and good mental health lose the fewest days (2.7).

This also aligned with feelings of guilt. Those with“very poor” mental health feel guilty most often — roughly seven times per month. Nearly half of those polled (42%) admit they feel like they consume “too much” media, and 36% say their mood is “often” negatively affected by something they see on social media.

Gen Z Americans were the most likely to feel like they consumed too much media, with 66% agreeing with that sentiment. Interestingly, those with “very poor” mental health were also found to be the most likely to use TikTok regularly (38%) and the most likely to report being “very likely” to be on their phone while watching something on television (46%).

Dr. Sham Singh, a Harbor UCLA-trained psychiatrist at Winit Clinic, offered three helpful tips for managing screen time to alleviate feelings of guilt.

Implement a “Tech-Free” Zone. “Creating designated areas where technology is off-limits in your home can significantly impact your daily habits,” Singh says in a statement. “For instance, by making your bedroom a tech-free zone, you promote better sleep hygiene and relaxation, free from the distractions of notifications and screens. Similarly, establishing a tech-free dining room encourages meaningful conversations and family bonding during meals. These intentional spaces reduce screen time, foster healthier interactions, or enjoy quiet moments.”

Set Phone-Free Intentions: “Before you reach for your phone, I advise you to take a moment to set a clear intention for its use,” says Singh. “Ask yourself what you need to accomplish—whether it’s checking messages, researching a topic, or responding to an email. This practice encourages a more mindful approach to technology, helping you avoid the trap of mindless scrolling. Having a defined purpose lets you stay focused on your task and minimize the likelihood of getting sidetracked by social media or other distractions.”

Reflect on Content Consumption: “Keeping a journal of your experiences with various types of content can be an enlightening practice,” Singh suggests. “After consuming media—be it social media, news articles, or videos—take a moment to jot down your feelings and thoughts. Did you feel inspired, informed, or drained? This reflection helps you discern which content enriches your life and which might feel like a time-waster. Over time, you’ll develop a clearer picture of your media consumption patterns, enabling you to make more informed choices about what to engage with in the future.”

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[mwolf0epsilon]

The Umbaran Pathogen - Day 3: Separated from loved ones

Summary: Moments like these made him wish he wasn't such a goddamn freak.

Warning: N/A

Prev / Next

[In which the events on Umbara are worsened by an unknown pathogen taking hold of both the 501st and 212th. These series of drabbles will follow a non-linear timeline based on the AI-less Whumptober prompt list for 2023.]

THIS STORY IS ALSO ON AO3

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To say there was an air of trepidation as they approached the shadowy planet of Umbara, was a complete overstatement. The atmosphere within the Negotiator was more than a little tense, to the point where an eerie silence seemed to permeate the air of the large Venator-Class Star Destroyer.

It was stiffing. Oppressive. But most of all, irritating.

Not that Peel was one to give in to irritation all that easily. Especially not since the fiasco that had been the mission to Bray. He'd had to learn to be more patient and cautious after that ordeal. And not without good reason...

Running his tongue over his unusually sharp canines, the vampiric trooper had to keep himself from sighing out loud as he noted the aftertaste of battery acid that stubbornly clung to his teeth enamel. Reminding him of things he really wished he could forget. Of his new nature as... This... Whatever this was.

Sure, Canivete had reassured him that his newly acquired habits and instincts weren't anything need fearing, since he'd figured out a pretty easy way to keep himself from succumbing to the urges that had been haunting him after he'd been "cured" of Lord Ravna's influence. But that didn't mean he had to like the way that the vile monster's taint had altered him.

Especially not when he had to preemptively feed himself as much charge as possible before every mission. It was doubtful he'd have a chance during their deployment on hostile planets, so he was often forced to stalk off and hide away in shame, as he sunk his teeth into every piece of machinery that Canivete had pilfered for him in silent solidarity. She was amazing like that. Never shying away from helping even the strangest of cases... Which he supposes came down to the fact she had a batcher who'd ended up in a much worse situation than Peel had.

That said, Canivete was a bit of a mother hen and tended to fuss a little too much when she thought he was neglecting his own needs. It wasn't like he wanted to stay awake late into the night, or that he didn't want to eat a nice tasty meal among their brethren... It's just that, sometimes, all the noise could be a little overwhelming.

Umbara would be overwhelming too... He just knew it. Especially after they'd gone through the rushed briefing. The lack of information they were working with put him and the rest of the vode ill at ease, which was what was causing so much tension all over the ship. What was making it so hard for him to shake off the pre-barricade-busting jitters.

Not even draining the mouse droid he'd managed to corner settled his frantically beating heart. He hoped the poor thing didn't hold it against him. The engineers would be able to easily fix it, but you never knew a droid's temperament until you crossed it.

"Peel." Startling at the sound of his own name, he turned around to see who'd called him. At the end of the hall he'd been pacing in, stood Cani in her medical fatigues. Her hair was down, which meant she'd just recently woken up and hadn't had the time to put it up yet in the way she liked.

Which itself meant she'd been looking for him since she'd woken up.

"Canivete." He greeted, flashing her a quick smile before subconsciously clamping his mouth shut so that his fangs didn't show too much. Even if she wasn't bothered by these bizarre attributes of his, he didn't particularly like showing his teeth to other vode. It made him feel weird. "Do you need something?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact, I do." She made her way over to him and ran a hand over her face, trying to shake off the lingering sleepiness from her eyes. "The Negotiator will be breaching the planetary barricade soon. According to the Commander, a couple of squads of pilots from the 212th and 501st each, will be keeping the Umbarans busy while the Generals and the rest of the men engage planet-side via LAATs."

"What are we working with down there? I know we don't have much in the way of intel..." He couldn't wait to get down on solid ground and get some of the nervous energy out of his system. The sooner they landed, the faster they could take Umbara and then go back to Coruscant.

"... That's what I wanted to talk about..." Canivete frowned, her gaze lowering guiltily onto the floor. "You're not going."

"What?" He stared at her, eyes going wide and jaw dropping slightly.

"I've noticed your vitals have been a little erratic as of late..." She explained "And I know you've been downplaying it too. You've been sleeping less and draining more energy than usual. Down there there's no way of telling if we'll be able to meet your requirements, and I don't want to risk a freakout in the middle of the field. Especially not if you start zeroing in on the General or his saber..."

"I... You had me written out of the mission?!" He didn't know what to say. He felt betrayed. "What the hell Canivete?!"

"I'm trying to protect you!" The medic snapped at him.

"I don't need protecting!" He barked back, furious that she'd go behind his back like this. "I'm not a ticking time bomb! I've been preparing for this! Been feeding regularly so I wouldn't have to worry down there!"

"We have no idea how long this might take! You can't possible tell me you think this will be a quick run... Not with how little we have on the enemy or their goddamn tech!"

Snarling, Peel turned away and began to pace again. On one hand, Canivete was right. This was definitely not striking him as an easy campaign and he didn't even know if all the preemptive feeding would maintain him for long. He'd been getting hungrier and hungrier recently. Something deep in him feeling like something big was coming... He wasn't sure what, but he had his suspicions.

And so did his worrywart sister.

If he ended up running on empty down on Umbara... He might become desperate enough to eat his brothers's blasters as a last resort. Or worse... Try to eat their Jedi. And if neither of those things happened? What would become of him? Would he collapse? Would he die? Neither of them knew for sure...

The point was that, by technicality, he was a liability and Canivete was right to request he stay on ship. It was the safer option.

But he didn't want to sit around while his brothers, sisters and siblings fought a bloody battle. He didn't want to be separated from them and be left wondering if any of them would come back safely. Something deep in his core told him they might not.

Not that he had a choice in the matter. Canivete had made sure of it.

"I'm sorry Peel. I really am... But as a medic I have to do what's right by my patients." Cani looked genuinely sorrowful. "And as a sister, I have to do what's right by my siblings... Even if I have to go behind their back to do it..."

"If you die down there, I'll never forgive you." He spat out coldly, uncaring if he hurt her feelings. "I won't say your name in my remembrances, you hear me?"

"...That's fair." He hated that she looked resigned to that. He wanted her to argue with him. Not accept whatever he told her in a fit of bitter anger. "Keep the ship safe Peel. I'll do my best to make sure everyone comes back in one piece..."

With that all said, the medic turned around and left. His words weighed heavier in his heart because she didn't look back. Peel was watching his vode, his loved ones, marching towards uncertainty and potential death. And he couldn't do anything about it. He felt helpless.

Moments like these made him wish he wasn't such a goddamn freak.

[addcests]

a family is you, and you, and :: ch4 - ao3 mirror

pairing the addcest is there if you believe

words 1662

rating [T]

summary "Hey, Dominator, where's Psyker?" It's an innocent question, at first. And then it rings, rings, rings through Dominator's mind constantly, like an incessant nagging that he doesn't want to quite acknowledge presently. Not yet. So he doesn't. "He's out." It's not a complete lie, anyway. --- If you'd ask each Add what family meant, they'd have similarly different answers. A contradiction in and of itself—a testament to the very conception of their existence. Yet, there lies one thing wholly similar; a conviction all three share: they'd fight for their family. And now they must.

note i'm super late... but i'm here finally! those who know and have seen the notice know i've a lot going on rn and it's making it hard to be active or do any of my hobbies but i'm chugging along. thanks for waiting! special tumblr note: artists and writers if you haven't seen, please turn of settings to allow AI :/// protect your work!

There are no probing questions, no calculating gaze, no devious touches—there is only silence. A silence Dominator had previously grown quite familiar with. But now, in the wake of a particular visitor being very absent, the silence is painfully deafening once more.

It is too quiet.

Almost achingly, wretchedly so now, in a dreadfully, painfully familiar way.

And there are some layers of irony there, Dominator notes wryly, a smile stretched paper thin is all he can manage while he regards his haggard form in the mirror, electing to quite pointedly ignore that. As usual.

But there’s no time to fuss over such minor, miniscule notions so he turns and leaves for the lab, coat tails whipping behind him, he does decide to take advantage of the heightened focus that this new quiet affords him. (Else he'd have gone a little more mad than usual…) Time, for the scientist, is measured by how many meals he missed—evident by the hunger pains that demand he eat—or the drooping of his eyes that he can no longer resist—fixed easily with his favorite caffeinated beverage. So, when he is finally finished, he surmises he probably misses more than two or three days worth of meals, surviving solely by the litter of coffee mugs scattered about his workstation.

Where he neglected his self-care really meant so little to him in the grand scheme of things. 

And Dominator has many a grand visions.

One cannot rush such visions of grandeur, of perfection. And so, today, there is a smaller side project that has his attention. Ironically, a little relic of the past. Today, his main goal is to run tests and repairs on said contraption that he’d made back as Mastermind. It’s a simple little thing, really: a compact device that serves as a base to a pair of a hovering miniature set of dynamo that were strikingly close in resemblance to both Psyker and Esper’s own dynamo. 

The light on Psyker’s dynamo is dimmed and the dynamo does not move at all, indicating its being offline, due to the lack of his energy being present for… a while now. However, Esper’s dynamo hovers up and down and would blink whenever his energies nearby were detected—particularly when he was opening a portal within the radius boundary due to one of his visits. 

It was a small trinket he initially designed to keep tabs on Esper when he was too busy, acting as a beacon of sorts as he was quite tired of being ambushed by his counterpart while he was a Mastermind. (He had grown a second sense for it generally, but a second sense did not help anyone when Esper made a game out of jumping from a portal near hundreds of feet above and bouncing between random portals until he was closer.) But mostly, it served its purpose in that his sanity was preserved knowing Esper was finally home.

Essentially, it was a convenient tool that, once fed a sample of their signature energies and particles, would hone on said counterpart and alert him of their presence. The drawback was that he never bothered drawing up a way to prolong the sample’s life span. Though, back then, he had never considered the idea of it nor had he had a need for such a thing, given what happened after…

Dominator heaved a sigh that only caused his shoulders to sag further. 

And to make matters much more infuriating, now that Esper’s visits are far and few between, on Esper’s replica, the energy it stores isn’t enough for much longer and fades by the day, starting to mirror Psyker’s mini dynamo’s dull, dim look. And for that, Dominator’s strained smile falters as he regards its pulsing power in the present. He had long abandoned hope to save Psyker’s and left it as is. But recalling Esper’s last visit, he had the foresight to remember said device and managed to procure a sample of Esper’s energy for the repair after he had scanned him some time ago.

His focused gaze drops down, regarding his scrap parts table. Items and tools of all kinds are haphazardly scattered, matching his current disorderly disposition, but a section of samples are pristine and meticulously categorized. Dominator reaches for one; his fingertips grasp a vial adjacent to where he sits, labeled "DE". He cracks a weary grin as he’s hit with a multitude of ideas for modification and upgrades.

Perhaps this thing, though ancient, would serve its purpose still and more. 

"Almost. Dynamo, but today, repairs first. Then, let’s begin the experiments immediately upon completion. Let’s begin."

He would have to remember to give thanks later.

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Thanks to both his pesky housemates, quietness was typically a rare occurrence. But lately, following recent events, a steady almost unnatural quietness blankets the Add household.

He supposes that if one third was sleeping excessively so and the remaining thirds were deathly worried, it'd only be natural then.

As usual, Esper and his enigmatic ways did not offer any answers, only springing forth more questions.

More importantly, at this precise moment, Mastermind could not seem to rid himself of one dozing Esper no matter how hard he tries. Which was to say, he did not try hard at all considering how often he slept glued to him. He observes that when Esper wasn't clinging to him, he was glued to Psyker. And while that wasn't unusual, no… but, there were many other seemingly unrelated incidents that he wonders about. Mostly, he wonders if they were isolated or related to Esper’s increased cuddles and naps. And despite knowing the possibility that they weren’t isolated, he has no tangible proof to suggest otherwise.

Essentially, if he has any guesses about Esper, it doesn't matter because he has nothing concrete to support his fanciful thinking. And his biggest resource for said concrete proof was currently on his second ten hour nap of the day. 

There has to be something he could do… !

"If you think any louder, yer gonna wake him."

Psyker’s unsolicited advice (or nagging, if one asks him), draws Mastermind back to the present and from his maelstrom of swirling thoughts. He blinks, and looks down at Esper, arms securely wrapped around his waist as he dozes, lounging against him. "Oh, shush will you? He is still perfectly asleep."

The brawler shrugs a shoulder, returning to fiddle with Mastermind's old Apocalypse inanimate prototype in his hands, twisting the cubes with precision. Though Psyker’s gaze leaves Mastermind for the puzzle, he’s still interested in pursuing this topic so he presses on, "What are you thinking about so much anyway?"

Had Psyker seen through him so easily? 

And as if sensing his doubts, his gaze swiftly locks with Mastermind again, narrowing his eyes knowingly as if to challenge Mastermind to deny it. 

Of course. 

Mastermind raises a hand to his temple, annoyed, massaging it, and then turns his attention back to the snoozing Esper as he mulls over his thoughts. There is a lot on his mind. More than he ever feels he could properly convey. Still, he picks a thought and offers it to Psyker, "... don't you find Esper a little troubling lately?"

"Esper is troubling all the time."

"I am being serious."

"And so am I. If he wants to tell us anything, he'd have done it."

Mastermind is a little taken aback by that statement, something nags at him how it’s said but he’s too incredulous currently by Psyker’s tone. "That's not what I mean!" But that is one of many points swirling endlessly in Mastermind’s worries. Not now though, he reminds himself. Another topic for another time. "... don't you think that he has been sleeping excessively?" Psyker pauses for so long without answering that Mastermind finally looks up to find the brawler being oddly contemplative, gaze far off and distant. Hesitant, even. Regardless, Mastermind has no such reservations and presses on, "I know he doesn't like doing them, but I'd feel much better knowing—"

"... we already ran some tests."

Now Mastermind falters.

They ran tests already?

His eyes go wide with disbelief  He opens his mouth to say something but for once he doesn’t know what to say, unsure of what to specifically comment on, such as:

The fact that they thought of running tests already?

Or perhaps the fact that they did so but did not tell him. 

(And it seems as if they wouldn't?)

Mastermind clenches his fist and closes his mouth. He does not comment at all.

Begrudgingly, Psyker sighs at Mastermind’s returned silence, leaning back into their sofa as he recounts the tale. After all, Mastermind wasn’t the only one worried after such a sequence of events. 

But listening to Psyker prattle on, he resists his own sigh, eyes dropping down to watch Esper sleep once again. "In the end, sounds… pretty inconclusive."

"It's been a few days, but, yea."

"Maybe… maybe it's the time traveling—we always knew it strained his body, but maybe it's exponentially increasing now? For whatever reason? And he's been awfully avoidant every time I tried to ask and—"

"Mastermind."

"—I have tried to tell him time and time again, he is all we have and I—"

"Mastermind… !" came Psyker’s sudden but unusually close voice.

Ah, and when had he gotten close enough to hold his hand? Mastermind fought the urge to look away from Psyker though he found himself accepting his touch, squeezing his hand back.

"We're not gonna let anything happen to him. We're all in this together."

Mastermind could smile at that.

"I’ll… we’ll figure something out. Between the three of us, we always do."

And though that type of encouragement eased Mastermind normally, seeing Psyker struggle for those words left Mastermind straining to smile.

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And Esper slept even still.

And then, he does the unthinkable. 

 —He dreams.

[sheldonpintoo]

Hotel Overbooking Done Right: Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Guest Loyalty

What Is Hotel Overbooking?

Hotel overbooking is a strategy where hotels accept more reservations than the actual number of available rooms. It’s based on the expectation that some guests will cancel or not show up. When managed properly, this tactic helps maximize occupancy and revenue, especially during peak seasons.

Why Overbooking Happens

Strategic Intent: Hotels plan for overbooking to compensate for predictable no-shows or late cancellations.

System Errors: Inaccurate inventory syncing across online booking platforms can accidentally lead to overbookings.

Manual Mistakes: Reservation errors or poor communication can result in duplicate bookings.

Forecasting Gaps: Without solid historical data analysis, hotels might miscalculate actual occupancy needs.

Impact on Guests and Reputation

When not handled well, overbooking can lead to serious consequences such as:

Guest frustration and complaints due to unfulfilled reservations.

Negative reviews on public platforms like Google or TripAdvisor.

Brand damage amplified by social media posts or word-of-mouth.

Loss of long-term customer trust and loyalty.

How do hotels Handle Overbooking Smartly

If a hotel ends up overbooked, it should:

Prioritize Guests: Keep reservations made directly through the hotel or from loyalty members.

Relocate Guests: Move guests to nearby partner hotels with similar or better standards.

Offer Compensation: Provide benefits like free transport, meal vouchers, or future discounts.

Follow SOPs: Ensure all team members are trained to manage overbooking scenarios with professionalism and empathy.

How to Prevent Overbooking

To avoid unintentional overbookings, hotels should:

Forecast Accurately: Use past data to predict no-show rates and adjust availability accordingly.

Sync Inventory in Real-Time: Ensure your PMS and OTAs are integrated and reflect updated room counts.

Set Room Caps: Define hard limits for high-demand periods to prevent accidental overbooking.

Train Staff: Educate teams on overbooking procedures and best practices.

Technology’s Role: roommaster and ampliphi

Tools like roommaster, along with the AI-powered ampliphi revenue platform, help hotels manage overbooking by:

Providing accurate, real-time occupancy forecasts.

Automatically syncing inventory across channels to prevent overselling.

Optimizing rate strategy and suggesting when to close out bookings.

Improving RevPAR through smarter inventory distribution.

Hotels using such platforms have seen a 15–20% boost in room revenue by making informed decisions and minimizing manual errors.

Overbooking: Risk vs. Reward

When done strategically, overbooking helps hotels increase occupancy and revenue. However, it’s a double-edged sword. Without the right systems and guest-handling processes in place, it can result in dissatisfied guests, bad press, and loss of future business.

Final Takeaways

Hotel overbooking is a proactive strategy used to manage predictable cancellations and no-shows.

To avoid guest disruption, hotels must rely on strong SOPs, real-time tech integration, and accurate forecasting.

Tools like roommaster and ampliphi make overbooking safer and more profitable through automation and insight-driven decision-making.

A well-managed overbooking plan strikes the right balance between revenue optimization and guest satisfaction.

Original Source: https://www.innquest.com/blog/hotel-overbooking/

[anviduby]

Elder Care Service Market Trends Reveal Rising Demand Amid Aging Population and Healthcare Innovations

The global Elder Care Service Market is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the twin forces of demographic aging and evolving consumer expectations. With the population of individuals aged 65 and older projected to surpass 1.5 billion by 2050, care providers are compelled to rethink their strategies, integrating innovation, personalization, and technology into traditional care models. Major players in the elder care industry are embracing these shifts to capture market share, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of life for seniors.

Changing Demographics and Consumer Expectations

One of the most significant drivers of change in the elder care service market is the rapid aging of the global population. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030, one in six people will be over the age of 60. This aging trend is not only increasing the demand for elder care services but also diversifying the needs of the elderly.

Today’s older adults are more informed, tech-savvy, and health-conscious than previous generations. Many seniors now prefer aging in place over institutional care, prompting a surge in demand for home healthcare services, remote monitoring, and community-based support programs. As a result, elder care providers are reimagining their strategies to be more responsive, flexible, and person-centered.

Strategic Approaches by Market Leaders

Major players such as Brookdale Senior Living, Amedisys Inc., LHC Group, and Bayada Home Health Care are leading the way by adopting multidimensional strategies. These include investments in digital health, expansion into emerging markets, partnerships with healthcare systems, and enhancement of workforce training programs.

1. Technology Integration for Personalized Care

A key focus area for elder care companies is the integration of advanced technologies into care delivery. Digital tools such as wearable health trackers, AI-driven health management platforms, and telemedicine are revolutionizing elder care by enabling real-time health monitoring and proactive interventions.

For example, Brookdale Senior Living has implemented smart health systems across several of its facilities to monitor residents’ mobility and detect potential falls. Similarly, Amedisys has partnered with digital health companies to offer remote patient monitoring and virtual consultations, reducing hospital readmissions and improving care continuity.

2. Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)

In response to rising preferences for in-home care, providers are expanding their offerings to include home-based nursing, physical therapy, and daily living assistance. Bayada Home Health Care has significantly scaled its home care workforce and invested in mobile applications to streamline caregiver-client interactions and care planning.

Community-based elder care models are also gaining traction, especially in urban centers. These models promote social engagement and independence among seniors while offering integrated support services such as transportation, meals, and wellness programs.

3. Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions

Consolidation is another prominent strategy shaping the elder care landscape. Major players are engaging in mergers and acquisitions to broaden their geographic reach and service portfolios. The merger of Amedisys and LHC Group is one such example, creating a stronger platform for delivering both post-acute and chronic care services across the United States.

These mergers not only allow providers to achieve operational efficiencies but also enable greater investment in research and development, staff training, and innovation pipelines.

4. Staff Development and Workforce Retention

The success of elder care services heavily relies on skilled and compassionate caregivers. Recognizing the ongoing shortage of qualified staff, companies are investing in workforce development initiatives, including enhanced training, mental health support, and career advancement opportunities.

For instance, Brookdale has introduced a “Pathways to Leadership” program aimed at nurturing internal talent for managerial roles, improving employee satisfaction and reducing turnover. Likewise, Bayada’s “Caregiver Heroes” program acknowledges outstanding staff contributions and strengthens organizational culture.

Innovations Addressing Holistic Wellness

Modern elder care strategies go beyond just addressing physical health. Providers are increasingly focusing on the holistic wellness of seniors, encompassing mental, emotional, and social well-being. This shift is visible in the inclusion of recreational therapy, mindfulness sessions, cognitive stimulation programs, and cultural engagement activities in care plans.

Telewellness platforms are also emerging, offering virtual group exercises, social events, and educational sessions tailored for older adults. These initiatives foster community connection and help combat loneliness and isolation, which are major concerns among the elderly population.

Regional Trends and Growth Opportunities

The elder care service market is witnessing varied growth dynamics across regions. North America remains the largest market, driven by high healthcare expenditure, established infrastructure, and a strong presence of key players. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to exhibit the fastest growth due to rising awareness, government support, and the increasing elderly population in countries like Japan, China, and India.

In India, for example, startups like Emoha and Anvayaa are offering tech-enabled elder care solutions catering to urban families with elderly dependents. These localized, subscription-based models represent an agile response to regional needs and are drawing investor interest.

Conclusion

The elder care service market is evolving rapidly in response to demographic trends, technological advancements, and changing consumer expectations. Leading providers are adopting proactive strategies to stay ahead—whether through digital transformation, workforce development, strategic partnerships, or holistic care innovation.

[ibeforgsubmissions]

How India’s Hospitality Sector is Powering the Growth of Experiential Tourism

India’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation. With changing traveler preferences and a growing appetite for authentic experiences, experiential tourism is becoming the new face of Indian travel. No longer confined to sightseeing, today’s tourists want to immerse themselves in culture, nature, cuisine, and community life. At the heart of this shift is the evolving role of India’s hospitality sector, which is no longer just about providing accommodation but curating memorable, immersive journeys.

What is Experiential Tourism?

Experiential tourism is focused on meaningful engagement rather than just visiting places. Whether it’s cooking traditional meals with locals, staying in rural homestays, trekking through offbeat Himalayan trails, or participating in tribal art workshops—travelers are choosing experiences that allow them to feel connected to the destination.

This shift is reshaping the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in India, pushing it to innovate beyond the conventional hotel model and build offerings that reflect local heritage, traditions, and sustainability.

Hospitality’s New Role: Experience Curator

Today, hospitality businesses are not just service providers but experience enablers. Leading hotel chains such as Taj Hotels, Oberoi, and ITC are designing customized packages that include yoga retreats, heritage tours, folk performances, and eco-tourism trails.

Simultaneously, boutique brands and platforms like SaffronStays, Airbnb India, and Vista Rooms are promoting experiential stays—from plantation bungalows in Kerala to palace homes in Rajasthan.

These innovations are a testament to how the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in India is adapting to meet the needs of a more conscious and adventurous traveler base.

Sustainability and Local Integration

A major draw for experiential travelers is the emphasis on sustainability. Many hospitality brands are adopting green practices—solar power, zero plastic, organic food, and waste management. Additionally, involving local communities through employment, cultural performances, and sourcing local produce is becoming standard practice.

This synergy between tourism and community is what gives India’s hospitality sector a unique edge in the global travel landscape.

Government Support for Experiential Tourism

The Indian government has recognized the potential of experiential tourism and is supporting it through various initiatives. The Incredible India 2.0 campaign promotes India as a destination rich in culture, wellness, and adventure. Programs like Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD are enhancing tourism infrastructure while preserving authenticity in heritage and spiritual destinations.

Additionally, the Dekho Apna Desh campaign encourages domestic tourists to explore lesser-known destinations, thus supporting the growth of local hospitality enterprises. This level of policy backing strengthens the foundation of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in India.

Technology: Empowering Personalized Travel

Technology is a key enabler in experiential tourism. AI-powered travel apps, virtual reality previews, contactless check-ins, and curated digital itineraries are helping travelers customize their trips. Hospitality providers are using digital tools to offer personalized guest services, gather feedback, and adapt quickly to traveler preferences.

Such advancements are positioning the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in India as a modern, tech-savvy sector that meets global standards while celebrating local roots.

Post-Pandemic Travel Preferences

COVID-19 changed travel behavior globally. Tourists now prefer open spaces, wellness getaways, and low-footprint experiences. This aligns perfectly with experiential travel, which often emphasizes nature, health, mindfulness, and authenticity.

India’s hospitality sector has been quick to adapt, focusing on safety, hygiene, and flexibility, all while maintaining a commitment to creating enriching experiences. This adaptability has strengthened trust and accelerated recovery in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in India.

Conclusion

As the world turns toward more meaningful travel, India’s hospitality sector is leading by example—innovating, localizing, and personalizing travel like never before. The rise of experiential tourism has unlocked new possibilities for economic growth, community empowerment, and cultural exchange.

By aligning with global travel trends and leveraging India’s incredible diversity, the Tourism & Hospitality Industry in India is not just keeping pace—it’s setting benchmarks. Whether through a forest retreat in Madhya Pradesh or a food trail in Lucknow, India is offering travelers stories, not just stays.