#dimensioning and weighing system

[gosunm]

What is dimension & weight scanning system?

In the past two years, with the rapid development of e-commerce and express delivery industries, the market demand for automation equipment, one of the core equipment of logistics systems, has increased significantly. With the continuous development of the logistics industry, the application of automation equipment in warehousing and logistics has become more and more extensive. Gosunm has developed a dimensioning and weighing system to further improve logistics efficiency and promote the development of the global logistics industry.

What is dimension & weight scanning system?

Dimensional Weight Scanning System (dws system) is a modern automated device used to accurately measure the size and weight of items. With the rapid development of e-commerce and the continuous optimization of the logistics industry, this system has been widely used in express delivery, warehousing, transportation and other fields, becoming an important tool to improve efficiency and accuracy.

What do the three letters DWS stand for?

D: dimension W: weight

S: scanning

DWS can be divided into dynamic and static. If no special instructions are given, DWS generally refers to dynamic DWS

In addition to weighing and scanning to measure volume, DWS basically has system docking functions, such as Cainiao system, DHL system, customer's own system, ZTO system, YTO system, SF Express system, and third-party systems.

Working principle of the dimension and weight scanning system

The system can automatically measure the length, width, height and other dimensional parameters of items through integrated sensors, laser scanning, infrared ranging, cameras and other technologies, and is equipped with a high-precision electronic scale to measure the actual weight of the items. Compared with traditional manual operations, the dimension and weight scanning system can complete data collection in multiple dimensions in a very short time, greatly improving logistics efficiency.

Features and Functions

Efficiency: The system can measure the size and weight of items in just a few seconds, avoiding errors and cumbersome steps that may occur in manual operation.

Accuracy: Through high-precision sensors and weighing equipment, the scanning system can accurately obtain the three-dimensional dimensions and actual weight of items, ensuring the authenticity and reliability of the data.

Automation and integration: The size and weight scanning system is usually seamlessly integrated with the warehouse management system (WMS) or the logistics management system (TMS), and can automatically transmit data to the corresponding platform to optimize the logistics process.

Reducing human errors: The automated measurement and data collection process effectively reduces errors caused by manual operation, ensures the accuracy of data, and reduces disputes that may occur during transportation.

Cost savings: The efficient operation of the system greatly reduces labor costs and helps companies optimize transportation routes and avoid unnecessary waste of resources.

Application areas

Express delivery industry: International logistics companies such as UPS and FedEx use this system to accurately calculate the volume weight of items to optimize transportation costs and charging standards. Based on the volume weight and actual weight of items, logistics companies can more reasonably price and adjust transportation routes.

E-commerce platform: With the explosive growth of the e-commerce market, e-commerce companies need to handle a large number of commodity packages. The size and weight scanning system can help merchants handle goods quickly and accurately, optimize transportation plans, and improve distribution efficiency.

Warehouse management: In automated warehouses, the use of size and weight scanning systems can efficiently handle the warehousing, outbound and storage of goods. The system not only improves the operating speed, but also provides accurate inventory data for real-time monitoring of goods.

Transportation industry: For large transportation companies, accurate size and weight data can help them better plan transportation routes, reduce resource waste, and improve transportation efficiency.

Summary

Dimension and weight scanning systems are innovative tools in the field of modern logistics. With their high efficiency, precision and automation, they have been widely used in many industries. From express companies to e-commerce platforms, to the warehousing and transportation industries, dimension and weight scanning systems play an important role. With the continuous advancement of technology, these systems will become more intelligent, automated and customized. Gosunm provides you with a one-stop warehousing and sorting solution!

[galactic-magick]

Cosmic Love: Viktor/Machine Herald x Reader

Summary: You try to resist your corrupted lover, but you ache too much for his touch that you can’t refuse any longer.

Words: 1.0k

Warnings: SMUT, overstimulation, no pronouns but reader has afab anatomy

Author's Notes: As promised, here is the galaxy quaking, star bursting, 5th dimensional, cosmic anomaly Viktor smut. Takes place between when Jayce tries to kill him and when he goes through the full Machine Herald transformation. Hope you enjoy.

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He’s been calling to you.

You’ve been ignoring the echoes, ignoring the voices of those he controls. You told him you want no part of it, that you won’t stand by his side if he continues down this cultist path. But even still, he finds ways to continue begging you, sending his followers your way and speaking through them. He pleads for you to join him, to experience the higher awareness and power he has gained. But you must stay strong.

After several months, the cult followers completely lose their humanity, becoming lifeless white and gold husks akin to an army of mannequins. They all look the same, retaining no glimmer of individuality, only the great Machine Herald’s voice to be heard.

As expected, one of them attempts to gain your loyalty back once again, breaking into your house and talking as a mechanized version of the man you once loved.

“I give you one last chance to join me,” it says. “I want you by my side, my love.”

“Viktor...what you’re doing is wrong. You know I can’t do that.”

The form he possesses steps closer to you, metal fingers brushing your cheek. You shiver, but you don’t turn away. You’ve yearned for his touch again for so long, that even this form of him makes you question your answer. His fingers are placed so meticulously, gliding down your neck, your breasts, your hips. It’s so easy to imagine it’s Viktor’s face you’re gazing upon, covering up the blank slate that’s actually in front of you.

“If you won’t join me…” his voice rings clear in your ears. “Allow me to have you one last time.”

You squirm, begging every damn desire in your body to say “no” while the machine’s fingers drop ever closer to the space between your legs.

But you won’t say “no.” You want this as badly as he does, even if it means casting your better judgment aside.

“Please.” you moan.

He takes action at your consent instantly, picking you up like you weigh nothing and dropping you on the bed.

“Soon, love, I will show you all I’ve discovered,” his voice gives you chills while the white figure pulls off your pants and underwear. “But I must start with what you already know, mm?”

You nod and close your eyes, sighing heavily as two fingers tease your clit and slowly enter you. He curls them, pulsing them in and out, his thumb circling your nerves. He does it exactly like he used to, having memorized your body in such detail that he can unravel you through this other vessel. The touches are so like him, you almost forget he’s not really here with you.

You lose yourself to him like clockwork, humming as the machine’s hands crawl up to your face.

“Shall I show you what I see now, dear?”

His fingertips glow against your forehead, and you feel a shock through your system. You suddenly feel weightless, like your cognizance is no longer tied to a physical form. You see beautiful stars and nebula surrounding you, the city you came from now looking so small.

Then you see Viktor, ethereal with his hair aglow. His face is just as it used to be, his body free of worldly constraints. He takes your face in his hands again, something electric pulsing through them.

“You must understand, love,” he says. “This is my destiny. But I would hate to have to accomplish it alone.”

He caresses your form, every stroke and squeeze feeling like another orgasm. Whatever higher being or dimension your consciousness is in now, it’s too much for your physical body to process back home. It isn’t painful, per se, but it is incredibly overstimulating—eliciting more intimate sounds from your mouth.

Your fingers grasp onto his iridescent locks, screaming in ecstasy as Viktor continues to give you sensations you never thought possible. He makes love to you among the stars, your mind filling with the visions of an astral plane and glorious evolution beyond your comprehension. He wordlessly shares his dreams and desires with you and for you—a life of healing, immortality, and ascension. Stars burst around you, and your physical body has likely gone numb, with your current form not far behind.

“Viktor...it’s too much,” you cry out.

The sensations slow down, fading out of your body as you regain your ability to think again.

“This place does have quite the effect on the mind,” Viktor explains, pulling you close to him. “The longer you stay, the less overwhelming it becomes.”

“What is it doing to me?” you ask breathlessly, falling nearly limp in his arms.

“The feeble human psyche cannot grasp the transformation that must take place, and the body suffers from such extremes,” he kisses you softly, “If you are to join me, you must find me, and together we will complete the process.”

You stare into his heavenly eyes, your thumbs tracing his cheekbones, “How do I find you?”

“The Noxian has been keeping my physical body alive. You must go to her.”

“Viktor…” you exhale, his face leaning into your palm and kissing it. “I want to stay with you. I do. I just...all of this is so far beyond what I can understand…”

“I know, darling. I know,” he reassures you, running a hand over your hair, now golden just like his.

“Something just feels so wrong,” you admit. “I don’t want us to do things we’ll regret.”

He shakes his head, “Trust me, love. This is our destiny.”

Ignoring the shrieks of your conscience, you wrap your form around him, inhaling his lips desperately as you both plunge through layers of galaxies. Every nerve in your body is blaring with pleasure, chasing the high you had moments ago. It’s addictive—the sensations experienced as a cosmic power—and you realize now how Viktor could get so consumed by it. Your bodies aren’t limited to any constraints, intertwined and becoming one in every way. You feel him everywhere, his mind and matter melded with yours.

Indescribable pleasure washes over both of you in constant, unstopping waves. You feel his every thought, the need to speak quickly diminishing.

But you still yearn to hear his voice.

“Viktor?”

“Yes, darling?” his hands never leave you, again pulling you into his magnetic essence.

“I’m going to come find you.”

A smirk pulls at his lips, his voice going low.

“I look forward to it.”

[ckret2]

So what happens if You're Athiest? Is it like a ping pong depending on what you did? Or is it more like you choose which judicial system or oblivion. Which does that even count as a belief if you believe in oblivion???

(For context for anyone who missed it, we're talking about this headcanon post, this isn't an actual religious discussion.)

We know, for a fact, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that ghosts exist in Gravity Falls. Let's start with that. This is a universe where, all other matters of theology being up in the air, the existence of the soul and of continued existence after death is Canonically Confirmed And Real.

And so, souls & life after death being confirmably real—they continue to be real whether you believe in them or not.

We don't know much about the afterlife-afterlife in Gravity Falls beyond what little bits we get from Bill. We know he's been to hell and gotten kicked out, and he claims "heaven" is a dimension where you get everything you want. The soul contract on TINAWDC lists "heaven, hell, purgator[y?], big corner, flow state, the dream house, the reincarnation processing center, axolotl’s tank, and consequences hole" as some (but not all) possible afterlives. The Theraprism appears to be an afterlife (Bill shows up there after getting killed, leaving his corpse behind, and he'll remain there until he can reincarnate; and since it's literally located inside a mind, it might be located in the mindscape).

But, while we might not know much about afterlives: we do know afterlives exist.

In most human religions, you go to an afterlife whether you believe in it or not. Believers tend to believe that all humans go to This One Afterlife (or One Of These Available Afterlives Depending On What You Did). Most Christians don't think you can opt out of heaven/hell if you're an atheist. Buddhists don't think you're excused from participating in samsara if you don't think it's real. I doubt the ancient Egyptians believed you'd be pardoned from having your heart weighed if you told Anubis you thought he was imaginary.

You'd be hard-pressed to find afterlife beliefs where what you believe in matters to what afterlife you go to—except in cases where you're rewarded for believing the right thing and punished for believing the wrong thing.

So I am assuming that, if we're talking about a setting where afterlives are canonically real, that's how they operate:

Nobody's setting up afterlives to accommodate the beliefs of people who are wrong about whether souls & afterlives exist

you're subject to an afterlife whether you think it's real or not.

In light of all that, I don't think getting sent to a particular afterlife has to do with belief; I think it has to do with bureaucracy.

If you are born, you are probably the citizen of a country. You didn't ask to be. You didn't consent to being a citizen. But you are one anyway. The government you had no say in and don't even know exists yet decided you belong to them. If you don't agree to be their citizen, tough titties. You were born on the property they've decided is theirs, and/or they consider your parents citizens; so they consider you a citizen too. When you become an adult, they'll ask you to pay taxes to them because they're your country! You never agreed to any of this! But you were born into the system so you're participating in it whether you want to or not. Sometimes you can stop being a citizen, or become a citizen of some other country, but it's very rare, very difficult, and takes a whole lot of paperwork.

I assume that a Generic Non-Denominational Multi-Afterlife setting works the same way. You may be able to choose which afterlife you go to, if you meet whatever criteria there are for transferring to that afterlife; but one way or another, you're going to an afterlife. If you don't choose one, one's chosen for you. You can't opt out of being in the system just because you don't believe it's real.

[sanders1665]

Who am I.

Memphis stared at the night sky, the faint glow of stars scattering across the black expanse like breadcrumbs leading to an unknowable truth. His bare feet pressed against the cool concrete, grounding him in the physical even as his thoughts reached for the metaphysical. The philosophical tug-of-war between existence and purpose, belief and skepticism, weighed heavily on his mind. He sipped his coffee, savoring its bitterness, a grounding contrast to the ethereal questions swirling within him.

He mulled over humanity’s resilience—how, against the odds, humans had clawed their way through countless threats to carve out a place in the universe. But why? he wondered. What force drives a species to fight against entropy, to endure not just survival but meaning? He thought of the ancient stories, the ones of gods descending, of angels warring, of demons tempting, of myths that shaped civilizations. These tales weren’t just entertainment; they were humanity’s first attempts to understand the inexplicable, to find order in chaos.

But Memphis wasn’t content to accept these stories at face value. He questioned them, dissected them, tried to strip away the layers of metaphor to reveal the core. What if they weren’t just stories? he mused. What if these ancient accounts were rooted in real experiences, encounters with something beyond human comprehension? And yet, he was also cautious of the human tendency to seek patterns where none existed, to weave narrative threads into the randomness of existence.

He looked to the stars, searching their quiet brilliance for answers. There was something maddening about their silence. They had witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, the birth and death of entire species, and yet they offered no insight. Memphis considered the theory of a divine architect, the idea that some greater intelligence had not only set the universe in motion but continued to shape its course. But if that’s true, he thought, why does this architect remain hidden? Why let us stumble in the dark?

The idea that God—or gods—existed both inside and outside time fascinated him. It was a paradox that challenged his reason. How can something exist beyond time and space yet interact with those bound by it? he pondered. The ancient concept of unity—all is one—resonated with him. If everything was interconnected, if the divine was the same as the material, then perhaps the divine was not an external force at all, but an intrinsic aspect of reality itself. If that’s true, he thought, then we’re not separate from the divine. We are it.

This thought comforted him and troubled him in equal measure. If everything was one and interconnected, then why did life feel so fragmented, so fragile? And if there was no external force guiding humanity, then was existence ultimately meaningless? Memphis shook his head, unwilling to accept that. He couldn’t. There has to be something more, he thought, something we can’t see but can feel.

He thought about modern parallels—the UFO sightings, the stories of cryptids, the whispers of alternate dimensions. Are these the echoes of ancient myths, shaped by modern perceptions? Or are they the same phenomena, misunderstood then as they are now? The persistence of these stories across time hinted at a deeper truth. Humanity had always believed in something beyond itself. Why? Memphis wondered. Is it because we’re hardwired to seek meaning? Or is it because we’ve always known, deep down, that we’re not alone?

His thoughts turned to the fragility of modern civilization. For all humanity’s progress, they were still at the mercy of forces far beyond their control. A solar flare, a rogue comet, or a deadly virus could unravel it all. And yet, humanity persisted, building fragile systems to stave off chaos. Memphis saw this fragility mirrored in his own life, in the delicate balance between joy and sorrow, connection and solitude. We’re so small, he thought, and yet, somehow, we hold it together. Why?

The concept of time troubled him most of all. Time was both a gift and a curse, a river that carried him forward yet denied him the ability to return. If I die and lose my memories, what was the point of living? he asked himself. Is this life just a fleeting moment, or does it echo into eternity? He thought of Michele, of their laughter, their shared understanding of life’s impermanence. She seemed content to live in the now, to accept life as it came, while Memphis struggled to piece together the greater puzzle.

The thought of losing her, or losing himself, sent a chill through him. But then he reminded himself: If this is all there is, if these moments are all I get, isn’t that enough? And yet, he couldn’t shake the feeling that it wasn’t the end, that something awaited beyond the veil of death. Perhaps it’s not about understanding everything, he thought. Perhaps it’s about experiencing it—being good, being curious, being present.

The night deepened, and the stars seemed to lean closer, as if listening to his thoughts. Memphis finished his coffee and set the empty mug on the table beside him. He didn’t have the answers, but that was okay. The questions were enough, for now. The act of seeking, of wondering, was its own kind of meaning. He smiled softly to himself and whispered into the stillness, “There’s something out there. I don’t know what it is, but I feel it. And that’s enough to keep me going.”

[sky-kiss]

Sending prompt for Dadphael! Maybe the kids getting in trouble but Raphael is low key proud they managed to pull it off. I just need Dadphael in my life and I love baby Orin.

A/N: I can do this. Not the best, but hopefully you chuckle.

Dadphael: He Shouldn't Be Surprised, He Robbed His Dad Too

Raphael's first reaction is blinding rage. A voice in his head screaming how has it come to this? How, in the name of the gods above and below, by all of Asmodeus' grace, could his spawn have been so colossally, unequivocally stupid?

His second reaction is begrudging respect. 

He settles somewhere in the middle, screwing his eyes shut and pinching the bridge of his nose. In the most even tone he can manage, the devil says, "Explain your vision."  

Orin's brow furrows. In contrast to her brother, who has adopted an expression of absolute contrition, his daughter seems to weigh her answer. Her expression shifts, visibility reactive to the path of her thoughts: confusion, desperation, irritation, all in quick succession. 

She settles on a petulant. "Haarlep?" 

"Are you naming your inspiration? Or enquiring after the source of your damnation?" 

She turns her nose up, crossing her arms over her chest. "Both." 

"Mm, then, in the spirit of fair play," he steps forward, linking his hands at the small of his back. "Yes. They sold you out. Let this be a lesson to you, pet: trust carefully. Better yet, trust none but me." The impudent little thing snorts. Raphael holds his hand out, "And now, an explanation is in order: why have you robbed me?" 

Carlyle steps forward, the pilfered item in question held before him. Orin favors her brother with a look. It is so simultaneously venomous, and so pleading that the boy cannot fathom how to proceed. "We meant to return it, Father, truly. But Korilla would not allow us near portals…" 

"With excellent reason." 

"...and we needed the scroll to contact an associate on the Prime Material." 

"Why." 

"Don't tell him, stupid," Orin hisses.

But Carlyle is determined to come clean, his sense of fair play and respect for his sire winning out over whatever fear his much smaller sibling might inspire. He hands the scroll of dimension door back to Raphael, standing tall and proud. "A gift, father. Haarlep gave us the location of one of your preferred artists. We'd hoped…" he shrugs, attempting a smile. And it is fundamentally strange to see his own expression reflected at him, all on the face of himself in miniature. "To commission something." 

The idea reeks of sentiment rather than bloodlust. Carlyle's idea, then, not Orin. Raphael eyes the pair, suspicious, irritated. "And how did you intend to pay for this work?" Orin produces a back of coin from her pocket, grumbling as she hands it over. "Ah. Is there anything else I should expect to find missing?" 

They answer as one: "No, my duke." 

"And you know better than to lie to me, yes?" 

"Yes, father." 

"Off with you then, little failures. Consider what you might have done to succeed. Learn from this." He is feeling magnanimous, infernal wine still heady in his system, a night of potential pleasure stretching out before him. Let them take this as a lesson and be done with it. 

A decision he comes to regret later. 

The little shits are, in fact, acting as a distraction. Haarlep has slipped from the House (also highly against protocol). Haarlep contracts the artist for the little beasts, and they present their gift to him a month later, beaming and unrepentant. 

He is caught entirely off guard, delighted and horrified in equal measure. Conniving wretches! Little thieves! They beam at him, a united front, unrepentant and full of potential. 

He still sends the little shits to their room without supper and confines them to their wing of the House for the next month. 

He's proud but too petty to pass up seeing the look of betrayal on their little faces.

[talonabraxas]

The Andromeda Galaxy Talon Abraxas

Many scholars believe that Andromedans are predominantly humanoid races from the Andromeda galaxy, more precisely, the Zenetae star system.

But their civilization isn’t comprised solely of humanoids; other life forms exist there too, like the etheric and plasmic lifeforms.

In total, the Andromedan civilization includes at least 28 different races of beings, and only some of them are humanoid in form.

Their human representatives are 7-10 feet tall, winged humanoids that exist in the higher existential planes and dimensions. It’s believed that they draw origins from the Avian races, though there are no explicit confirmations to such claims. All their humanoids have light blue skin and slightly larger eyes than those of typical humans.

In their works of fiction, the humans depicted Andromedans as having tall but thin bodies, with delicate hands and elongated fingers. However, this is not an entirely accurate depiction.

Andromedans are higher than typical humans, standing at 7-10 feet tall, and regardless of sex, weigh between 400 and 600 pounds.

They are 45.000 years ahead of humans in scientific and technological terms.

Still, their technological and scientific achievements tend to pale before their advanced spirituality. And despite their advancements in all fields, Andromedans always keep a watchful eye on Earth and its humans. They did play a crucial role in our creation, after all.

Andromedans And The Great Experiment

A short time after the Sirians established colonies throughout the planet and began the Great Experiment, Andromedans requested a few outposts for themselves. Of course, the Sirians welcomed them and honored their requests granting them several outposts around and within the planet.

These facilities were used as research stations since Andromedans weren’t exactly interested in hybridizing humanity. Their main focus was to study the ecosystem and perform scientific research on flora and fauna.

Andromedans revere the universal law of free will, which is why they didn’t want to interfere with the human species’ evolution. However, they shared their research with the Sirians, which helped create more durable bodies for their human genome project.

Andromedans contributed only a small portion towards human evolution, mainly in domains of mental abilities. They did contribute to some physical changes in the human genome, but the work was, for the most part, Sirian.

As a result, only a small portion of Andromedan DNA is currently present on Earth, mostly in some regions of Asia. That also explains why there are fewer Andromedan starseeds than those seeded by other star races. However, they did make an impact on our society.

They’re also powerful!

The winged humanoids from Andromeda appeared on Earth in several instances during our cultural and spiritual development. The depictions of winged humanoids are found on several historical artifacts worldwide, throughout writings, reliefs, and paintings. It’s very much possible that our descriptions of archangels are actually referencing visitors from Andromeda.

Who Are Andromedan Starseeds?

Andromedan starseeds are highly advanced, extraterrestrial or celestial souls that incarnate here on Earth in human form.

And as you might’ve guessed, Andromedan starseeds originate from the Andromeda Galaxy.

We can’t really say that they’re our closest neighbors, but we’re getting closer by the day, according to human scientists.

The Andromedan's Home

Andromedan energies vibrate on exceptionally high frequencies, as they exist on higher existential planes, and most of them come from the 12th dimension. More on this later.

The thing is:

This makes them less likely to seek incarnation here on Earth due to various limitations implied by our three-dimensional plane.

That’s one of the reasons why there aren’t many Andromedan starseeds on Earth.

The other reason lies in their involvement in our evolution or the lack of thereof. Andromedans kept the “hands-off” approach to the Great Experiment, and as a result, there very little of their DNA present on Earth. This also makes them less likely to incarnate here on Earth.

Still, hundreds of thousands of Andromedans answered the call to volunteer here on Earth, and guide us in our period of Ascension. They come here to help us restore peace and freedom across the planet and help Earth shift towards a higher existential plane.

Their individual missions here on Earth vary, but their collective tasks are oriented towards teaching and spiritual work. Andromedan starseeds are also exceptionally intelligent, which helps them excel in many academic and scientific fields.

What Do Andromedan Starseeds Look Like?

People would argue that Andromedan starseeds share specific characteristics with Andromedans back home. But the truth is entirely different: Andromedans left very little trace DNA here, and their starseeds don’t share any physical similarities.

That said, some distinctions are to be made. Though they’re indistinguishable from typical humans, Andromedans tend to incarnate among Asians. The exact cause of this is unknown, though many believe that they fit better into eastern-philosophical societies. As such, their main physical traits are those found in the Asian genotype.

However, they do incarnate in various locations on the planet, exhibiting traits that correspond to the native genealogy.

What Are Andromedan Starseeds Like?

Andromedan starseeds usually live understated lives as humans, spreading their influence and teaching on smaller scales.

You’ll often find them in roles of small community leaders who aren’t afraid to challenge giants if they benefit their community. Andromedan starseeds are also known for voicing ugly truths over pleasant lies, making them incredibly popular in their communities.

However, because of that specific trait, they’re often seen as “going against the grain,” especially in their youth. This often makes them into rebellious teens and youths who adore discrediting popular beliefs or archaic societal norms.

Andromedans are incredibly interesting at their young age.

Because of their innate awareness of archaic origins, they tend to assume protective and parent roles towards their peers. This makes them mischievous and freedom-seeking, as young children should be. But it also makes them inspiring, protective, and selfless in the eyes of their contemporaries.

Andromedan star children won’t hesitate to question and challenge adults and superiors’ authority, a trait that follows them throughout their lives. Because of that, they rarely fit into societal molds and have difficulties adapting to 9-to-5 routines. Any resemblance of routines, especially imposed ones, doesn’t resonate well with Andromedan starseeds.

They value freedom and nurture an excellent distaste for manipulation, hence their disdain for imposed routines. Given their love of liberty and their archaic origins embedded in their souls, Andromedans quickly recognize manipulation. So, you can’t actually manipulate and Andromedan starseeds easily.

They’re very protective of their emotional boundaries and dislike drama and mass- and social media.

Andromedan Starseed Signs And Traits

There’s more to be told about Andromedan Starseeds than first glances reveal.

By the way, I made a video about the most common GENERAL starseed signs:

If you identify with our description of Andromedan starseeds, then you very well might be one. Here’s a list of traits that might reveal your Andromedan origin:

1: Rebellious Freedom Seekers

Andromedans are renowned for their perspective on personal freedoms, and their starseeds tend to reflect that. They’ll never compromise their free will and freedom, as long as their freedom doesn’t compromise another.

So, the thought of giving up your life rather than spending it in subjugation is one of the significant indicators of Andromedan origins. Which is precisely why these starseeds have difficulties in following government laws, regulation, and rules. Especially when they’re facing corrupted bureaucracy.

If you’re struggling with deciding whether or not to quit your job, maybe you should consider opening your own business. Andromedans dislike having their productivity evaluated by others while they’re sitting their lives away in a cubicle. They prefer to travel.

2: Great Travelers

Andromedans like to travel, and some of them even choose a nomadic lifestyle. If you’re trying to escape your own cubicle, many unconventional jobs allow you to travel and get paid for traveling.

Andromedan starseeds often regard travel as spiritual expansion, and traveling for a living 0. As members of archaic societies, Andromedans find great pleasure in exploring cultures of ancient Egypt, Atlantis, or Machu Picchu.

It naturally aligns with their freedom-seeking nature, love for travel, and disdain for routines. So, if you’re looking for high-vibrational energies to reconnect with your Andromedan self, we suggest visiting the Great Pyramids in Egypt.

3: The Odd One Out

Andromedans exist in a 12-dimensional space, and their starseeds have their origins embedded in their souls.

As a result, there’s a couple of things that Andromedans struggle with. If you don’t understand any of the following things, you shouldn’t worry; there’s nothing wrong with you – you’re simply an Andromedan starseed.

Firstly, many of these star people don’t understand the concept of taxes. Why should anyone pay someone or something to live on this planet. Off all the starseeds from the surrounding galaxies, Andromedans have the most challenging time understanding this concept.

Secondly, they find minor and significant labeling and societal categorizations entirely unreasonable. Most humans would say that prejudice is useful, as it allows you to make quick assumptions. Andromedans don’t share those views, sometimes to their own detriments, and believe that the only label humans should have is – human.

Though we tend to agree with them on the second point, that’s very conflicting since most Andromedan starseeds question their human nature. They’re very perceptive of the behavioral differences they exhibit and are often worried about how others perceive them. This might cause a lack of confidence in younger starseeds, which they’ll overcome once they realize how much power a single individual possesses.

4: Selfless And Inspiring

As they’re unwilling to sacrifice their freedom, Andromedan starseeds often change friends, partners, jobs, and even an address. We previously mentioned that they dislike manipulation and require autonomy as a prerequisite for normal function. So, as soon they notice someone’s too controlling, they’ll abandon the ship and swim away. Sometimes literally.

However, when they ascend and reach their soul’s truth, they’ll realize that true freedom comes from within. They settle down and transform into reliable, loving, and caring individuals capable of leading and caring for smaller communities.

Though they mostly live understated lives, Andromedans tend to be very inspiring in their desire to learn and grow. They’ll often inspire those around them to seek the same and strive for the same virtues. Innately, Andromedans are teachers and guides, and people will always look to them for a piece of advice or simply look up to them.

5: Humorous

Andromedans genuinely are an odd mixture of qualities.

They’re gentle and kind, yet unforgiving if you cross them. They’re incredibly intelligent and somewhat self-conscious. All these traits describe stand-alone comedians of Earth, who contribute to soulful healing through laughter.

Andromedan starseeds are exceptionally easy to be around, and they’re great at making jokes about themselves. Sure, they might be shy in youth, but once they overcome that shyness, they’re capable of becoming great entertainers.

Final Thoughts

All starseeds come into this world, carrying with them nothing more but the instinctual knowledge of their origins.

The fantastic spiritual potential is what hides behind the locks of our consciousness. So, if you ever felt out of place, you might be a starseed – an Andromedan starseed.

Your power and many of your strengths will become apparent to you as you progress to unlock your soul’s truth. By just being here, you managed to bring two galaxies closed together. Stay positive, and spread good vibes.

[w0efulboopsoul]

Razorbacks: Sky Titans of Eryndara

Razorbacks are a keystone dragon species native to the planet Eryndara, celebrated for their immense size, solitary demeanor, and ability to influence the atmosphere. These serpentine, wyvern-like creatures possess a single pair of hind limbs and expansive wings that also serve as terrestrial appendages, allowing them to dominate the upper atmosphere at altitudes of 30,000–50,000 feet. Their greyish-blue matte coloration and towering, sharp spines along their backs and tails give them their distinctive "Razorback" name. Lacking magic or human speech, they exhibit high intelligence and fire-breathing capabilities, thriving as filter feeders whose slow flight (15–30 mph) triggers supercell storms proportional to their size.

Morphology and Anatomy

Body Structure: Razorbacks boast elongated, lightweight bodies stretching 300–500 feet from snout to tail. They feature a single pair of clawed hind limbs for minimal ground mobility and lack forelimbs entirely. Their expansive, membranous wings—spanning up to 1,000 feet in elders—double as awkward, bird-like supports for hopping or dragging on land.

Head: Their heads are angular and squared, designed for efficient filter feeding. Inside their mouths, bristle-like teeth, akin to baleen, allow them to gulp air and extract sustenance such as Aetherial Wisps and other atmospheric organisms.

Horns and Head Crest:

Horns: Two striking horns protrude from the head, jutting and curving forward like those of a bull. These may function as defensive tools, mating displays, or stabilizers for airflow during flight.

Head Crest: A flexible head crest adorns the top of the skull, potentially used for visual signaling or sensing changes in air pressure.

Fins and Neck Spines:

Fins: Positioned on the head or neck, these fins serve as rudders or stabilizers, improving flight precision.

Neck Spines: Razor-sharp spines line their thick, bulky neck, extending downward from the head, enhancing both defense and aerodynamics.

Spines Along Back and Tail: Towering, sharp spines trace the length of their backs and tails, amplifying their imposing silhouette and possibly aiding in flight dynamics.

Coloration: Their greyish-blue matte finish provides camouflage against Eryndara’s tempestuous skies, blending seamlessly with clouds or the faint luminescence of Aetherial Wisps.

Adaptations: Surviving at high altitudes demands expansive lungs or gill-like structures for oxygen extraction, a robust digestive system, and an internal heat source to fuel their fire-breathing ability.

Size and Scale

Dimensions: Razorbacks range from fledglings with 50–100-foot wingspans to mature adults with 500–800-foot spans, while elders exceed 1,000 feet. Their bodies weigh between 50–100 tons, supported by hollow bones or gas-filled chambers for buoyancy.

Growth: Growth is a gradual process, spanning centuries to reach full maturity. Elders, aged over 1,000 years, represent the pinnacle of the species.

Atmospheric Niche: They glide effortlessly on thermal currents at extreme altitudes, seldom descending after fledging.

Ecology and Feeding

Diet: As filter feeders, Razorbacks sustain themselves on atmospheric organisms, Aetherial Wisps, and moisture drawn from storm clouds, which they condense through their storm-inducing presence. During rare descents, they may scavenge large carcasses or consume mineral-rich rocks.

Feeding Mechanism: Their bristle-like teeth efficiently filter air, wisps, and vapor, providing the nourishment needed to support their massive forms without conventional hunting.

Ecological Role: By concentrating wisps and moisture into storms, Razorbacks redistribute nutrients across Eryndara, fostering a thriving aerial ecosystem that benefits smaller creatures.

Behavior and Life Cycle

Solitary Nature: Razorbacks are solitary by nature, only converging during infrequent mating seasons every few centuries, possibly prompted by wisp blooms or atmospheric anomalies.

Temperament: Generally non-hostile, they disregard smaller dragons unless provoked, showcasing their intelligence through adept storm navigation and threat evasion.

Reproduction: Mating takes place on lofty peaks or cliffs, where females lay a single enormous egg. In Asteria, these eggs are tended within the Dragon Hatchery, reflecting a cultural bond with the species.

Lifespan: With lifespans stretching thousands of years, Razorbacks fledge after 50–100 years, mature over centuries, and achieve elder status beyond 1,000 years.

Supercell Storms

Description: Their flight triggers supercell storms featuring rain, hail, lightning, and winds ranging from 75–120 mph, with intensity scaling alongside their size.

Causes: A combination of air displacement, internal heat, metabolized wisps, and wing-generated vortices interacts with Eryndara’s volatile skies to spawn these storms.

Scale Examples:

Fledgling (100–200 feet): Light rain and winds of 10–20 mph.

Mature (500–800 feet): Full supercell with hail and gusts of 50–70 mph.

Elder (1,000+ feet): Hurricane+ force tempests with arcane lightning.

Ecological and Cultural Role

Keystone Species: Razorbacks profoundly influence Eryndara’s climate, their storms either nourishing or ravaging the land while sustaining an intricate aerial food web.

Cultural Significance: In Asteria, they are venerated as sky titans, their storms embodying power and renewal. The Dragon Hatchery’s role in nurturing their eggs highlights their deep cultural importance.

(This will be updated as lore is updated)

[acti-veg]

genuine, perhaps dumb question: so I oppose factory farming and want to make environmentally conscious choices. I have been vegan for about 8 years and plan to stay vegan until the day I die: When I eat processed, cheap, vegan meals - does this contribute to factory farming? or is factory farming only an aspect of animal agriculture? I have been very broke for most of my life but I am expecting to start making a living wage soon, which should increase the sustainable options I'm able to buy. What should I focus on to contribute to boycotting unsustainable farming practices? (not sure if relevant, but I live in the Netherlands)

Congratulations on the pay increase, anon! This is not a silly question at all, don’t worry. When we talk about factory farming, we’re talking specifically about Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. Other agriculture is industrialised of course, but factory farming is something very specific to animal agriculture.

People often impose a moral dimension on healthy eating, so there is this underlying message that processed, pre-packaged meals must somehow be harmful as well as unhealthy. There is nothing really wrong with instant vegan meals, they’ll generally not be as healthy as eating fresh, plant-based foods, but they’re certainly more sustainable than their non-vegan counterparts.

If the meal were a vegan mac and cheese for example, the wheat the pasta is made from will be from a mono crop system, as will the soy, the sugar, the potatoes etc. But that would also be true if you bought that soy straight off the shelf, and the same for sugar and potatoes. Unless you can afford to buy from a small-scale, sustainable farmer directly, then the environmental impact of the meal is going to be pretty comparable to if you had just made it yourself with the same ingredients.

When it comes to eating sustainably, what you buy is far more important than where it is from, so you just weigh up the available options and select according to sustainability. Some crops, like almonds, are higher in water use than others and involve more emissions or resources than others, so for plant milk for example, oat or soy would be the more sustainable choice. There are some crops that you should just avoid if you can as well, such as palm oil. Donating to some environmental charities would be great, too.

Aside from that, unless you’re growing your own or buying from a farmer you know, it isn’t really possible to boycott unsustainable farming practices entirely. You can stop buying particular crops as I said, you can select more sustainable foods and you can reduce your reliance on plastic, you can buy Fair Trade for some fruit, coffee and chocolate. You can also research particular brands and check on their ethics, now that you have more disposable income you will be able to be more selective about who you find.

Keep in mind though, that because you’re eating a plant-based diet, you’re already doing a lot to make your lifestyle more sustainable. The best thing you can do with that extra money is support Fair Trade, buy plant-based staples, and cook healthy meals with them. Use lots of lentils, chickpeas, beans and pulses, whole grains, as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. Cut down on plastic use, avoid food waste, and invest in a good spice rack.

I think it is wonderful that you want to spend that extra money on making more sustainable choices. But you have also been broke your whole life, so you should remember to spend some of that extra money on yourself and your loved ones, too. Use it to live more sustainably, but also clear your debts, set some money aside to secure your financial future, fund some new experiences and treat yourself from time to time. You deserve it!

[ardbar]

hi!! i really like void anon’s idea, and it makes me curious about the parkour prison in that scenario. how does the prison exist? do noobs fall there, or do they get teleported there after dying to the void? how does the void feel about that? where is the parkour prison? does it exist between the void and the noob level, too far down to see? does it upset the void to not be able to take the fallen players, who instead get melted by the lava, nothing left of them? what happens in the fighter layer? does the void also have more control there? is that why the fighters are the way they are? seawatt wouldn’t have been affected by it until after the first movie, but the parkour villain was trapped there for a long time- above lava. how does the void feel about lava? it reminds me of how lava is so abundant in the nether, while there’s almost only void in the end.

i havent read their fic yet, maybe some of this gets answered, but i didnt have time to read it bc i have therapy soon ☹️☹️☹️ and i didn’t want to wait till after to talk about it bc my memory sucks!

Okay, so, I just finished reading the void anon’s fic. From what I understand the prison is unnatural. The way they described what happens when people fall is they fall the void takes a bit of their energy and then respawns them back above. However, later on the fic discussed how when people fall they are taken away from the void. While I don’t know if this was intentional I took this as at one point probably when the armored champion took over they created the parkour prison that teleports all those that fall into the void to it. This seems to have upset the void because its children are being stolen from it and so it helps make sure less of them fall. Again this is just how I interpret it if they feel like weighing in they are certainly welcomed to.

While not mentioned in the fic or at least not yet the fighter level I think would be rather interesting. I think it would be cool if after the fighter level was separated from everyone else they were brought into the voids influence. This could be used to explain why they people on this level at least currently are very adept at parkour, however they are still worse then Evbo. However it could also be that the fighter level is completely removed from everything and is sheltered in the parkour gods power, while the void might be present it isn’t connected to the mind or will of the void.

I’ll first address the lava point. I would think that in the prison people killed by the lava do truly die, they void is prevented from accessing them and thus has no power on the outcome. Now when it comes to bringing the dimensions into this we create a lot of questions that don’t really have any answers but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to guess. I’ve personally always like to think of the end as the birth place of the void and from where it’s infinite being strenchs out from into the other dimensions. In the end there is basically no bedrock besides the portals while it is plentiful in the other dimensions weakling the void. I personally liked how in older versions when you were around bedrock there would be this creepy fog showing that the void does affect the area around it, but it’s limited and trapped. I think I said somewhere but I think it would be cool if they layer system was created as a sort of buffer to keep the void back, in this world the bedrock has been destroyed and now all that can be done to keep the endless expanse back is by building pitiful walls that can only last so long.

I’m getting tried and have class soon so I’ll end it here. Also hope your therapy goes well!

[gosunm]

DWS(Dimension Weigh Scanning) For Warehouse

With the rapid development of global e-commerce and logistics industries, the demand for intelligent and efficient warehouse management is growing. Recently, the widespread application of DWS (Dimension Weigh Scanning) system technology in the warehousing field has become the focus of industry attention. This technology greatly improves the efficiency of sorting, storage and transportation by quickly and accurately measuring the volume, weight and barcode information of packages, bringing new innovations and changes to modern warehouse management. The gosunm DWS system integrates 3D visual scanning, dynamic weighing, barcode recognition and AI algorithms, and can complete the size measurement, weight collection and data binding of packages in milliseconds, and synchronize to the warehouse management system (WMS) in real time. Compared with traditional manual measurement, DWS technology can:

Improve efficiency: thousands of packages can be processed per hour, and the speed is increased by 5-10 times.

Reduce errors: Automated operations avoid human errors and ensure data accuracy of more than 99.9%.

Optimize costs: Through accurate volume data, reasonable planning of storage space and transportation loading rate can reduce logistics costs.

Currently, international logistics giants such as Amazon, DHL, and SF Express have introduced the DWS system. After deploying DWS, sorting efficiency has increased by 40%, the error rate has dropped to 0.1%, and labor costs have been significantly reduced. Experts predict that with the integration of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G technologies, DWS machine will be further upgraded to become a core component of smart warehousing, promoting the popularization of unmanned warehouses and smart supply chains.

Full-process empowerment from warehousing to outbound

Intelligent sorting: The DWS sorting system can automatically identify the destination of the package and achieve high-speed sorting in combination with sorting robots.

Dynamic billing: Express delivery companies charge based on volumetric weight, and DWS system provides real-time data support.

Inventory management: Accurate size data helps optimize shelf layout and improve warehouse space utilization.

In the field of logistics and warehouse automation, Dynamic 6-Side Scanning is a breakthrough high-precision scanning technology that can capture the size, weight and barcode information of packages in all directions without blind spots, greatly improving the efficiency of sorting and warehouse management. Compared with traditional single-sided or three-sided scanning, 6-sided scanning technology has the following core features:

1. All-round scanning without dead angles, more accurate data 6-sided stereoscopic coverage: Through multi-angle cameras, laser sensors or 3D & OCR visual technology, the front, back, left, right, top and bottom sides of the package are scanned synchronously to ensure 100% readability of the barcode and avoid missed scanning problems caused by label wrinkles, occlusion or tilt. Strong adaptability to complex packages: Suitable for special-shaped parts, soft packages, irregular items (such as tires, cylinders, etc.), ensuring accurate measurement in any placement. 2. Dynamic high-speed processing, adaptable to assembly line operations Millisecond response: The package does not need to stop on the conveyor belt, and the system completes scanning, weighing and data analysis in real time at high speed (usually 1.5-3m/s). High throughput: 5,000-10,000 packages can be processed per hour to meet the needs of large sorting centers. 3. Intelligent error correction and multi-code recognition Multi-label recognition: If the package is affixed with multiple barcodes (such as logistics orders, merchant codes, return codes), the system can automatically select the correct barcode to avoid misreading. AI image enhancement: For damaged, blurred, and reflective barcodes, the AI ​​algorithm is used to repair and identify them, and the scanning success rate is increased to more than 99.9%. 4. Volume measurement + weighing integration 3D modeling: Combined with ToF (time of flight) camera or structured light technology, the three-dimensional model of the package is quickly generated, the volumetric weight (Volumetric Weight) is calculated, and the freight accounting is optimized. Dynamic weighing synchronization: Built-in high-precision weighing sensor, scanning and obtaining weight data at the same time, the error is controlled within ±1mm/±1g. 5. Seamless connection with intelligent warehousing system Real-time data synchronization: The scanning results are directly uploaded to WMS (warehouse management system), TMS (transportation management system) or ERP to realize the automation of the entire process of warehousing-sorting-outbound. Collaborate with robots: Provide accurate positioning data for AGVs and robotic arms to assist in unmanned warehouse operations.

Dynamic 6-sided scanning DWS System is becoming the "standard configuration" of modern warehousing and logistics centers with its advantages of all-round scanning, high-speed processing, intelligent error correction and system integration, helping enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency, and ushering in the era of smart logistics. The widespread application of DWS warehouse field marks a key step for the logistics industry towards digitalization and automation.

[dayhundred]

The Physics of Lightness: How One Can Fly A metaphysical breakdown for the spiritually serious

To fly is not to defy nature. It is to remember which part of you is not bound by it.

Flight doesn’t begin with the body. It begins with a shift in density.

1. Understanding Density vs. Mass

Mass is physical. Density is energetic.

You can have a light body that weighs a hundred kilos—if its vibration is high and its emotional charge is clean.

You are not grounded because of weight. You are grounded because of resistance—the old emotions, locked traumas, subconscious fears, guilt, and even ambition. These are the sandbags.

2. Step One: Clean the Vessel

You must become empty enough to rise.

This means:

No fear of death. Fear is a magnetic anchor. It tells gravity you still need protection. Let it go.

Emotional neutrality. Forgiveness, release, non-attachment. The more neutral you become, the less you “stick” to the plane of matter.

Body purification. No, it’s not about being vegan or drinking green juice. It’s about reducing internal static—chemical, emotional, spiritual.

Your vessel must be still. Your nervous system must be calm. Your breath must stretch like silk. Your thoughts must not clutch.

Flight is not struggle. It’s surrender. The body can only lift when the field within it stops fighting itself.

3. Step Two: Activate the Electromagnetic Core

You are an energy generator. You are a toroidal field of electricity and magnetism.

The moment your light body integrates fully with your physical, you start pulsing with a different signal. Your biophotons increase. Your Schumann resonance begins to match the earth’s harmonics.

But here’s the hack: once your frequency is higher than the base vibration of this dimension, gravity becomes negotiable.

You don’t escape it. You repattern your relationship with it.

Like birds do with air currents. Like magnets do with opposing polarity.

The field lifts you. Not because you demanded it— But because your energy told it: I’m ready.

4. Step Three: Become Non-Local

To fly, your awareness must detach from the idea of “I am here.”

You are not here. You are everywhere your consciousness is willing to stretch.

Flight requires:

Zero-point awareness (the still point between inhale and exhale)

Presence without intention (not I want to fly, but I am not grounded anymore)

A clean signature (no desire to show off, no panic, no grasping)

If you can hold that state for long enough, Your field will unstick from matter. Your atoms will respond. And your body will follow the command.

Not because you ordered it— But because it was the only thing left to do.

The Physics of Lightness is not about levitation. It’s about being so aligned with truth that gravity can no longer hold your lies.

When you are nothing but truth, You rise.

And no one can stop you.

[hihopelessromantics]

Thing in my drafts I found inspired by a conversation between me and @librathefangirl about intercultural communication in nnt. Original post:

Another interesting thing to play into is how they view skills and hobbies is the goddess / demon culture shock they must experience in the human world. Elizabeth and Meliodas might have totally outside-the-box-ways of solving complex issues that humans can't imagine because well, in their realms, different things are possible. People they've encountered may consider them airheaded for things that any demon or goddess may conclude.

This phemonemon would happen to fairies and giants too, but demons and goddesses have always had a much more complicated view of humans due to their respective cultures. And vice versa. Fairies were straight up gone (?) from the Britannia dimension for centuries, while the giants mainly maintained a buisness relationship with humans. Of the races, therefore, I would say humans would have the best general understanding of giant culture. They know the least about fairies, and their understanding of goddess and demon culture equally sucks due to propoganda and the war.

Some example ideas!

Elizabeth doesn't know how human city planning works and can name maybe sixteen human colors. Five of these, she's told, do not exist. In her human lives she's been fascinated with both architecture and abstract art, and enjoyed hobbies involving both. The notion that someone would commit tax fraud is something she cannot wrap her mind around. Paperwork in the celestial realm is hella efficient. But POLITICAL fraud / detail oriented drama happens all the time and she knows 73 ways to shut it down quickly. More than half of these would result in the offender being openly shunned / banished by goddess politicians and she is not able to replicate them in human society.

Meliodas knows exactly what the mantis shrimp colors Elizabeth identifies are called, but only in demon. He thinks not being able to understand the “more intelligent” Britannia animals is a skill issue on his part. He has spent several centuries trying to get horses to respond to him the way dragons have in the past (that one scene from the new movie killed me). Because human adults rarely have the type of respect toward creatures he's used to seeing in the demon realm (they keep trying to tell him that no plants aren't sentient, not even certain types of plant, what do you mean just ask them not to damage the road with their root system?) he takes advice on wildlife mainly from children, witches, and Horse Girls TM. King won't correct him because that would mean unraveling 3,000 years of tales and explaining that there is no pixie that ritualistically collects human teeth. If you ask Meliodas why he thinks someone would possibly want to collect teeth he will tell you incredibly specific stories about the demons in his army who do so, including a sweet-tempered general who wears necklaces of her ancestors’ fangs and considers it her most wholesome family tradition. Her particular necklace weighs almost ten pounds. King does not want to think any more about demon teeth than he already has.

Thoughts?

[buymobilebd]

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro

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[couldntbedamned]

Couldntbedamned's Master List

This is my Master List of fics I’ve written.  I’m linking them to my AO3 account.

Please be sure to carefully read all the tags and warnings posted for a fic – YOU are responsible for the content you choose you consume.

Updated as of 25 April 2024

Reader Fics

Right Now, Take Me Down (I Let You In) Tony Stark/Female Reader – Mature, Complete

Tony snoops through your phone and discovers some uh, fantasies and desires you’ve been keeping hidden. He takes it upon himself to make those fantasies and desires a reality, thanks to his amazing nanotechnology and trusted AI.  (A/B/O Roleplay)

Til the Veins Start to Shiver Bruce Banner/Female Reader – Mature, Complete

You decide to tease Bruce with some provocative photos while he's working. Bruce decides to tease you right back, and then some.  (Light Dom/Sub)

A Little Evening Break Stephen Strange/Female Reader – Mature, Complete

The Reader isn’t quick to comply with Stephen’s instructions and he gives her a hard time.

There’s Only Butterflies (Take Me Away) Stephen Strange/Reader, Strange Supreme/Reader, Defender Strange/Reader, Supreme Strange/Reader, Sinister Strange/Reader – Mature, Complete

It’s a pocket-dimension full of sunshine, with love that’s all theirs.

A Sweet Escape (To Better Days) Stephen Strange/Reader, Strange Supreme/Reader, Defender Strange/Reader, Supreme Strange/Reader, Sinister Strange/Reader – Mature, Complete

While it at first it weighed heavily on her, the knowledge that five of the most powerful beings in the multiverse were with her instead of protecting all of reality, she couldn’t deny the thrill that also came with that. The universe truly revolved around her. Her loves revolved around her and everything she was, she had, she did was for them in return.

Sometimes It Hurts Instead

Stephen/Reader (unrequited), Stephen/Clea, Reader/Reader's Husband - Teen, Complete

You see that the man you'd once had feelings for has moved on. You're not sure how to feel.

Waiting for the sun to be rising

Stephen/Chronically Ill!Reader - Mature, Complete

After a wild romp, you relax with Stephen and contemplate your relationship, reassuring him that regardless of what he does (or doesn’t) say you know exactly how he feels about you.

With a little peace and some harmony

Stephen/Chronically Ill!Reader - Teen, Complete

You’re sick and thanks to a weakened immune system, having a hard time resting and fighting it off. It’s absolutely miserable but lucky for you, Stephen is more than willing to step into the role of caretaker and help you feel better.

 Starker Fics (Tony Stark/Peter Parker)

Please note that Peter is an adult in all of these.

This is What You Came For Mature, Complete

Mr. Stark has had enough of what he considers to be Peter's not-so-subtle hints that he wants to get f*cked. He decides to teach Peter a lesson.

An Absolutely Peerless Cure Dark!Tony – Mature, Complete

When Peter gets the hiccups while on patrol, Tony takes it upon himself to help rid him of the pesky problem. Sure, that Wikipedia article could be absolute horseshit, and sure, Dr. Strange had been tipsy when he agreed with it, but it's a risk Tony's willing to take in his quest to draw Peter closer to him.

…And Many More Mature, Complete

Tony has a surprise for Peter's birthday, putting a true Tony Stark spin on a long-standing wish that Peter's had. Because whether he's giving or receiving, Tony is always in charge. Not that Peter's complaining.

(Just to See How It Feels) Mature, Complete

It's late. Peter's tired and wants to sleep because he has a big exam in the morning. Tony's horny. So maybe he can convince Peter to let him put in just the tip. (It's never just the tip.)

Getting the Best Mature, Complete

Peter Benjamin Parker is a genius. A once-in-a-lifetime type of genius.

And the little prick has the nerve to be undecided, even with the promise of a full-ride to MIT.

Even Saints Into Savages Mature, Complete

The mission was supposed to be a cake walk. Get in, get the stupid mystic alien amulet, get home. So, they figured it was safe enough to bring Peter along. Only Rocket assumes something, and that assumption leads to an awkward situation for everyone involved. Tony'll do whatever it takes to save Peter. If only he didn't know that he'd enjoy it so damn much. (Aliens Made Them Do It)

Back to Where You’ve Never Been Mature, Work in Progress

In an alternate reality, Peter Parker is living out his dream of being Spider-Man and working as an intern for Stark Industries (and the Avengers!) under his hero, Tony Stark, before heading off to college.  For the most part, it's incredible.  Okay, the Avengers treat him like he's still a child, and Mr. Stark's not exactly the friendliest mentor. But still, it's good.

Except that recently, Mr. Stark's been in the worst mood and Peter finds himself the unwitting focus of the man's ire.  He tries to keep his spirits up and tell himself that it's not personal, that anyone in the lab would be a target, but when Mr. Stark kicks him out, Peter knows he's done.

Then he finds himself falling for what feels like an eternity before returning to New York.  Only it's not his New York City and the Iron Man he ends up fighting alongside is definitely not his Iron Man.  Anthony Stark is kind of perfect.  The Other Avengers are kind of perfect.  Everyone here seems to love him.  And when he and Anthony are tapped by Dr. Strange to help seal the rift between realities, Peter finds himself wondering if he was supposed to be in the reality with Anthony all along.  (AU of an AU)

Updated with Chapter 14 on 02 January 2024

SpiderStrange Fics (Peter Parker/Stephen Strange)

Please note that Peter is an adult in all of these.

One in Fourteen Million, Six Hundred and Five Dark-ish!Stephen – Mature, Complete

Stephen doesn't have time to admire Peter as much as he'd like, given that they're trying to stop total Armageddon. This is the fate of the universe at stake; his attraction doesn't really have a place here. But even still...

("Oh, we're using our made-up names? Ok, I'm Spider-Man.")

Something about this stupidly brave and chatty guy intrigues him.

Now That I’ve Found You (I Won’t Let You Go) Dark!Stephen – Mature, Complete

All Stephen wants is for Peter Parker to be happy and safe... with him. When Peter rejects Stephen? Stephen doesn't take it very well. He'll just have to ensure that Peter realizes that Stephen is his future.

Only Of What’s Mine Mature, Complete

Peter wasn't expecting to find an Alpha so soon after turning 18. After all, many Omegas don't bond with an Alpha at all until they're in their mid-20s at least. But after everything on Titan and the Snap and then the Blip and Mr. Stark nearly killing himself to destroy Thanos once and for all, Stephen had taken an interest in Peter. And Peter, god help him, was just as taken with the Alpha. (A/B/O AU)

The (It’s Not Sex Pollen!) Powder of Prana Mature, Complete

Stephen warns Peter to be careful while exploring the Sanctum. Peter, naturally, doesn't listen. The Powder of Prana goes flying. And now Stephen finds himself the only person Peter trusts to keep him from dying. With sex. (Sex Pollen AU)

Private Practice Mature, Complete

Peter Parker's appointment with Dr. Strange doesn't go as he'd planned when the good doctor prescribes a certain medical procedure. (Medical Kink/Medical Play)

Yours to Break (But Always Mend) Mature, Complete

Peter’s tears had long since stopped, replaced by weak, hitched sobs sometime after what might have been the sixth or seventh blow. He couldn’t remember why snapping back at Stephen like a brat had seemed like a good idea. He couldn’t remember why breaking the rules in the first place - starting all of this - had seemed like a good idea. (Dom/Sub)

I Know the Storms Will Always Come (But I Still Love to Have You Around) Mature, WIP

After Endgame, Stephen returns from another dimension to find Peter's life threatened by Quentin Beck's schemes. He undoes the damage and takes a struggling Peter into his care.

Peter needs time and a safe place to rebuild himself; Stephen's happy to provide that, even as he works to push aside the feelings he has. It's a tricky line to walk, setting boundaries and structure for Peter while imagining those same things in a very different context.

As Peter begins to come back to his usual self, personalities and wills clash, occasionally helped along by a certain Witch and a perpetually amused and exasperated Librarian. And Stephen finds that he can't plan for everything.

These Inconvenient Fireworks Mature, WIP

After a battle, Mr. Stark crosses a line with Peter. Peter, tired of being on the receiving end of Mr. Stark's anger, asks Stephen - who's witnessed everything - to take him away. In doing so, Stephen starts down a path with Peter he didn't see coming.

Alternatively: Peter's heart gets broken and Stephen helps put it back together.

Updated 23 Sep 2023

It’s All Routine Mature, Complete

Peter Parker is back at Dr. Strange's office for a physical required by his upcoming internship. He's hoping it will be quick and easy, but when Dr. Strange finds out that he hasn't had a physical since he was a young child, his hopes are dashed. Dr. Strange intends to be very thorough. (Medical Kink/Medical Play)

You Kiss Your Sorcerer With That Mouth? Mature, Complete

During a mission, Spider-Man lets some choice words for Dr. Doom slip. Stephen's less than pleased at Peter's disregard for how he's supposed to conduct himself as Spider-Man when he's in the public eye. He gives Peter some time to think about what he's done, and has a creative way to ensure Peter thinks twice before doing it again. (Domestic Discipline)

Help Me Up, Let’s Keep On Running Mature, Complete

Peter and Stephen have several rules set up in their dynamic. The two biggest? That Peter will look after his health and well-being, and that they will always be honest with each other.  

Peter manages to break both of them in one fell swoop, and Stephen is none too pleased.

Discussions are had, actions lead to consequences, and Peter emerges from the experience secure in the knowledge that Stephen will do whatever it takes to make sure he's cared for and loved. (Domestic Discipline)

I Can See The Man That I Fell For Fighting Mature, Complete

It was supposed to be a quick in and out job. Just into the study to grab his book he’d left in there by accident the night before, and then out before Stephen even knew he was up and about. Harmless.

It wasn’t his fault that Cloak decided it needed to follow him around like some overly nosy puppy. Or that Cloak decided it needed to join him in the study as he looked for his book. Or that Cloak had decided to apparently “guard” something in the study in way that just screamed suspicious and naturally piqued Peter’s curiosity.

In and out, no harm done.

But when it became clear that Peter was overstaying his welcome in the space, Cloak had also felt the need to snitch.

He’d really, really fucked up. (Domestic Discipline)

This Back's Not Going to Break So Easily - Part 1 of 2, This Back’s Not Going to Break So Easily - Part 2 of 2

Mature, Complete

When Peter comes to Stephen upset and insisting he needs to be punished, Stephen knows something's wrong. Given a chance to calm down and feel safe, Peter explains what happened while he was at the Tower working in the labs and interrupted by Harley. Stephen reassures Peter that he did nothing wrong and does his best to comfort him.

Also featured: Stephen confronting Tony and Harley like a boss, Peter and Stephen's love, trust, and mutual respect for each other, lots of fluffy/dirty teasing, and pizza. (Domestic Discipline)

And I Let the Knots of Time Come Undone Mature, Complete

After breaking one of their established rules, Stephen finds himself at Peter's service for the day. Tasked with his least favorite chores, Stephen tries to maintain his sanity and make it through, all while reluctantly admitting to himself that all things considered, he's getting off easy.

If only he could get rid of that damn bell... (Domestic Discipline)

Our Road Gets Better With Every Bend Mature, Complete

Peter's getting ready for his junior year at Columbia. But before he goes back to school, there's the matter of his 21st birthday to deal with. Which is inevitably going to affect The Rules he and Stephen have. And what should be a nice night out for Peter's birthday takes a bit of a detour when a former acquaintance from Peter's freshman year unexpectedly runs into the happy couple.

Stephen's not jealous. No, not one bit. (Domestic Discipline)

Maybe If I Hold You Close, Baby We Could Just Let Go Teen, Complete

While the idea of accompanying Stephen to the high-brow fundraisers and charity galas seemed glamorous at first, Peter found the reality turned out to be much more disappointing. Everyone looks down their nose at him; people are forever swarming Stephen and flirting with him; and Peter usually finds himself alone, bored, counting the time until they can leave. However, he keeps attending in the hopes that he'll finally get a chance to dance with Stephen like he'd imagined.

One night he gets to dance with a surprising friend, which may finally lead to a bit of happiness at the damned events going forward.

Or Stephen might take issue, if another friend doesn’t take it upon herself to give him a clue. (Domestic Discipline)

I'm Counting On A New Beginning, A Reason For Living Mature, Complete

Peter's been in a bad mood and his recent stretch of bad luck isn't helping matters. Stephen hasn't been able to get through to him, and even when Peter takes his punishments for acting out, something's off. Worried about his partner, Stephen tries to think of what it is he might have done wrong. Upset, Peter pulls away.

It takes a bad set of prototype arrows, saving someone's life, a friend snitching, a stern Dr. Palmer taking control of a situation, a very un-teamlike spying session, and an uncomfortable discussion or two before Stephen and Peter are back on the same page. (Domestic Discipline)

Man, What Are You Doing Here? Mature, Complete

He only had one final left to take... and then he was done with everything until the fall semester of his final year as an undergraduate. Since his final wasn’t until Thursday afternoon, he didn’t see the harm in going out with some friends to celebrate and cute loose on Tuesday evening.

Would he have chosen a bar? No. He wasn’t supposed to drink on school nights and honestly, he preferred going to the movies or a show. But he was in college and honestly, it wasn’t like it needed to be a big deal.

And it wasn’t like Stephen needed to know. (Domestic Discipline)

Cold Comes From the East Side (Ch. 1)(Ch. 2)(Ch. 3) Mature, WIP

Peter breaks one of the rules in a spectacular way and suffers the consequences. It's rare for Stephen to actually be angry with him, but given the circumstances, Peter supposes the anger is more than earned. It's a hell of a situation for the pair of them and Peter wonders if they'll actually make it through. (Domestic Discipline)

Published Chapter 3 on 14 August 2023

Goodbye Grey Sky, Hello Blue Mature, WIP

In an alternate universe where trains and zeppelins are still common forms of travel and the internet and cell phones exist, Peter Parker has few options left after he's swindled out of his inheritance. Unable to pay for college, let alone keep the house left to him by his deceased aunt, he's running out of time before he's out on the streets. Desperate, Peter signs his life over to the Bureau of Civic Spousal Selections to take his chances as the selected husband of a complete stranger. After all, he only has to make it through a year and then he can choose to annul.

Dr. Stephen Strange has little interest in marriage, preferring to focus on his career. When his career is threatened by what a nosy board of directors considers a "lack of personal fulfillment and settling down," he opts to select a spouse through the BCSS and chooses Peter Parker. The young man's profile suggests intelligence and compatibility. It's not ideal, but if after a year it's not working out, he can always annul the marriage and send Peter on his way.

It's a marriage neither truly wants, with sharp learning curves for both. It's either going to be forever or it's going to go down in flames. (Domestic Discipline, 1950s-Modern Fusion AU)

Updated with Chapter 34 on 25 April 2024

Nevertheless, Recover Mature, Complete

Peter finds himself once again in Dr. Strange's office, hoping to find a reason and a cure for his latest ailment.  He's come to the right place, since Dr. Strange will do everything it takes to diagnose and treat Peter. Hopefully, Peter will survive the embarrassment. (Medical Kink/Medical Play)

Doctor 13 Fics (Christine Palmer/Sharon Carter)

Baby, You Don't Gotta Fight Mature, WIP

Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch. 3, Ch. 4, Ch. 5, Ch. 6, Ch. 7

Dr. Christine Palmer is just living her life, content in her job as a trauma surgeon and happily moonlighting as Peter Parker's general physician at her old friend Stephen's request.

One evening as she finishes up examining Peter, she encounters the force of nature that's Sharon Carter, who seems to have a reckless streak a mile wide.

She's not sure what to make of the spy-turned-Avenger, but she can tell Sharon's hurting, and Christine's healing nature won't be ignored.

Iron 13 Fics (Tony Stark/Sharon Carter)

Feels So Right, Can’t be Wrong Teen, WIP

Prologue | Yellow Tulip | Blue Salvia | Yellow Narcissus | Red Morning Glory

The setting: Sanctum General Hospital in Sanctum Heights, New Amsterdam

Starring: Sharon Carter - former Central Security Bureau operative, Selecting Spouse in a horrifically failed Bureau of Civic Spousal Selections marriage, patient AND Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark - owner and CEO of Stark Industries, Futurist determined to rebuild a world his father built weapons to destroy, love interest

With Appearances by:  Nurse Wong, Orderly Rintrah, and Billy the Admin

And Featuring Doctor Stephen Strange as "the Surgeon"

Or, "Five Dates Tony and Sharon Had in Her Hospital Room and One They Had After She Was Discharged"

Updated 23 November 2023

The Phoenix Protocol Mature, WIP

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3

No one else but Tony thought anything was off about Sharon. Investigating on his own, he discovered and brought down her Skrull impersonator and when he found the real Sharon near death, he made a choice that would change both of their lives.

MISC

This is What I Brought You, This You Can Keep

Stephen Strange/Clea Strange/Peter Parker - Mature, Complete

...who is he to deny the woman he loves - the woman who has seen into his soul with all its trials, agony, and dreams and loves him because of it! - who is he to deny her anything she desires?

If you feel so moved, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee! Couldntbedamned's Ko-Fi

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The Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning

In the world of artificial intelligence, machine learning is a crucial component that enables computers to learn from data and improve their performance over time. However, the math behind machine learning is often shrouded in mystery, even for those who work with it every day. Anil Ananthaswami, author of the book "Why Machines Learn," sheds light on the elegant mathematics that underlies modern AI, and his journey is a fascinating one.

Ananthaswami's interest in machine learning began when he started writing about it as a science journalist. His software engineering background sparked a desire to understand the technology from the ground up, leading him to teach himself coding and build simple machine learning systems. This exploration eventually led him to appreciate the mathematical principles that underlie modern AI. As Ananthaswami notes, "I was amazed by the beauty and elegance of the math behind machine learning."

Ananthaswami highlights the elegance of machine learning mathematics, which goes beyond the commonly known subfields of calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics. He points to specific theorems and proofs, such as the 1959 proof related to artificial neural networks, as examples of the beauty and elegance of machine learning mathematics. For instance, the concept of gradient descent, a fundamental algorithm used in machine learning, is a powerful example of how math can be used to optimize model parameters.

Ananthaswami emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of machine learning among non-experts, including science communicators, journalists, policymakers, and users of the technology. He believes that only when we understand the math behind machine learning can we critically evaluate its capabilities and limitations. This is crucial in today's world, where AI is increasingly being used in various applications, from healthcare to finance.

A deeper understanding of machine learning mathematics has significant implications for society. It can help us to evaluate AI systems more effectively, develop more transparent and explainable AI systems, and address AI bias and ensure fairness in decision-making. As Ananthaswami notes, "The math behind machine learning is not just a tool, but a way of thinking that can help us create more intelligent and more human-like machines."

The Elegant Math Behind Machine Learning (Machine Learning Street Talk, November 2024)

Matrices are used to organize and process complex data, such as images, text, and user interactions, making them a cornerstone in applications like Deep Learning (e.g., neural networks), Computer Vision (e.g., image recognition), Natural Language Processing (e.g., language translation), and Recommendation Systems (e.g., personalized suggestions). To leverage matrices effectively, AI relies on key mathematical concepts like Matrix Factorization (for dimension reduction), Eigendecomposition (for stability analysis), Orthogonality (for efficient transformations), and Sparse Matrices (for optimized computation).

The Applications of Matrices - What I wish my teachers told me way earlier (Zach Star, October 2019)

Transformers are a type of neural network architecture introduced in 2017 by Vaswani et al. in the paper “Attention Is All You Need”. They revolutionized the field of NLP by outperforming traditional recurrent neural network (RNN) and convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures in sequence-to-sequence tasks. The primary innovation of transformers is the self-attention mechanism, which allows the model to weigh the importance of different words in the input data irrespective of their positions in the sentence. This is particularly useful for capturing long-range dependencies in text, which was a challenge for RNNs due to vanishing gradients. Transformers have become the standard for machine translation tasks, offering state-of-the-art results in translating between languages. They are used for both abstractive and extractive summarization, generating concise summaries of long documents. Transformers help in understanding the context of questions and identifying relevant answers from a given text. By analyzing the context and nuances of language, transformers can accurately determine the sentiment behind text. While initially designed for sequential data, variants of transformers (e.g., Vision Transformers, ViT) have been successfully applied to image recognition tasks, treating images as sequences of patches. Transformers are used to improve the accuracy of speech-to-text systems by better modeling the sequential nature of audio data. The self-attention mechanism can be beneficial for understanding patterns in time series data, leading to more accurate forecasts.

Attention is all you need (Umar Hamil, May 2023)

Geometric deep learning is a subfield of deep learning that focuses on the study of geometric structures and their representation in data. This field has gained significant attention in recent years.

Michael Bronstein: Geometric Deep Learning (MLSS Kraków, December 2023)

Traditional Geometric Deep Learning, while powerful, often relies on the assumption of smooth geometric structures. However, real-world data frequently resides in non-manifold spaces where such assumptions are violated. Topology, with its focus on the preservation of proximity and connectivity, offers a more robust framework for analyzing these complex spaces. The inherent robustness of topological properties against noise further solidifies the rationale for integrating topology into deep learning paradigms.

Cristian Bodnar: Topological Message Passing (Michael Bronstein, August 2022)

Sunday, November 3, 2024

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[A[ll clothing was fearfully expensive by modern standards. The costs involved in making a garment, particularly in processing the raw materials, were enormous. Take sheep, as the most important example. A Tudor sheep, while not miniature, was considerably smaller than those that graze in modern fields. Pictures of sheep with their shepherds, the bones of butchered animals recovered archaeologically, and the weight of butchers' carcasses recorded in the accounts of the great households all point to smaller animals. twin lambs were a rarity among Tudor flocks, whereas nowadays it is the singleton lamb that is uncommon and triplets are not unknown. Flocks grazed outdoors upon upland pastures and overwintering arable fields without the supplementary feeding that helps modern sheep to bulk up and fatten. The resultant fleeces were both smaller and lighter. Direct comparisons between fleece weights can be a little misleading since modern fleeces are sheared all in once and the entirety is weighed, while records of Tudor fleeces often include only the best-quality wool from the back and haunches when weighed for sale, but nonetheless a twenty-first-century fleece of twelve pounds in weight is in a different league from a one-and-a-half-pound fleece of the sixteenth century.

At the end of May, when the weather was warming, shepherds drove their flocks down to streams and ponds where they could wash their charges, herding them up on to clean pasture to drip and dry out. Shearing was a massive operation that called on all the local labour. Modern electric clippers permit the professional shearers of Australia and New Zealand to work their way through many hundreds of sheep in a working day; the equally skilled and hardworking men of the sixteenth century, armed with a pair of hand shears, did well to complete thirty. Once shorn, the fleeces had to be sorted, rolled and packed for sale. Cloth production began with the combing or carding of the wool to clean out any grass, twigs and other filth and to untangle any knots or matted locks. This was all done by hand, keeping many women and children busy. Next it was spun on simple drop spindles, or increasingly, as the era progressed, with a spinning wheel, work again carried out mostly by women or children. It took twelve skilled spinsters working at full pelt to supply enough yarn to keep one weaver in business. Few women totally escaped the job of spinning; indeed the work became synonymous with the unmarried woman (hence the change in meaning of the word). Like the baking of bread or the brewing of beer, spinning was a regular female task, whether for yarn used in the home or for the few pennies it earned.

Weaving itself was mostly men's work, requiring the careful warping up of the loom (threading each of the long threads that run the full length of the finished bolt of cloth through the various parts of the loom and carefully winding up the length on to the back beam) before cloth could be woven. Lengths of twenty-two yards were generally worked at  a time, although different types of cloth were legally prescribed at slightly differing sizes. This single length or piece could take a man six weeks to produce. Once woven, the majority of cloth needed some form of 'finishing'. Most webs needed washing, and many were fulled (a process akin to felting, where the fibres are encouraged to mesh together to tighten up the fabric, improving its ability to keep the wind and rain out. Dyers got involved either in dyeing the wool before it was spun, dyeing the yarn or dyeing the piece once woven. The wet webs were stretched out on tenterhooks to dry and regain their legal dimensions. (Nonconforming lengths of cloth could be confiscated, and there was a system of fines to be paid for every small deviation.) Naps were raised by combing over the surface with teasals and the surfaces sheared smooth and flat.

All of these people in their many and varied places of work needed to earn a living from their labour, each adding a little more to the cost of the finished produce. It was a complex industry, involving tools and machinery that required significant capital investment and skilled professionals to operate. The fleeces, yarn and cloth itself moved from workshop to workshop, bought and sold many times over.

- How To be A Tudor, pages 42-44, Ruth Goodman