#Benefits of Review Scraping

[reviewgatorsusa]

What Is Review Scraping & Why Businesses Need It?

Ever wondered what people are really saying about your business (or your competitor's)? Online reviews hold immense power, influencing buying decisions and shaping brand perception. But how do you use this valuable data? This blog dives deep into the world of review scraping - the secret weapon for businesses looking to uncover hidden insights about your products and services, identify customer pain points before they become problems, and stay ahead of the curve with emerging trends in your industry.

What is Review Scraping?

Review scraping is a software tool that automatically collects customer reviews from different online sources. These could be from online stores like Amazon or eBay, social media sites like Facebook or Twitter, and dedicated review websites like Yelp or TripAdvisor. Imagine the scraping tool as a digital spider, crawling through the website's code to find and collect specific information, such as:

Review text

Star ratings

Author names

Dates of publication

Images (optional)

The data extracted is usually available in a very unorganized and coded format. Using data cleaning and analyzing tools, the data is organized into a structured format, typically spreadsheets or databases, for further analysis and utilization.

Benefits of Review Scraping

Review scraping offers numerous benefits for businesses and organizations:

Market Research: Analyse customers' feelings about your products or services and what your competitors offer. Identify areas for improvement, determine customers' problems, and keep up with market trends.

Product Development: Understand what customers want and like so we can improve our current products or develop new ones people want to buy.

Pricing Strategy: Study how much competitors charge for their products and what customers say about them to come up with competitive prices that appeal to the people you want to sell to.

Brand Reputation Management: Monitor what people say about us online, especially negative feedback. When you spot any negative feedback, it would help if you immediately addressed the customers' concerns. This way, you can ensure that our brand looks good to everyone.

Sentiment Analysis: Study the feelings expressed in reviews to see how happy customers are and find ways to improve based on their feedback.

Competitive Intelligence: Keep an eye on what your competitors' customers say about them. This will help you see what they're good at and where they might need to catch up. Doing this lets you figure out what you can do better and change your marketing campaigns to stay ahead.

Advanced Applications of Review Scraping

Review scraping extends beyond basic data collection. Here are some advanced applications:

Machine Learning and AI: Reviews data extraction can be used to teach computer programs to understand people's feelings, determine what topics are being discussed, and spot new trends as they appear.

Social Listening: Analyze reviews and social media chats together to understand what customers think online, looking at the big picture of their opinions.

Price Optimization: When we gather reviews from different sources and combine them with other types of data, we can create smart pricing plans that change according to how customers feel and what the market wants.

Holistic Brand Perception: Combine reviews and social media comments to understand how everyone sees your brand online.

Types of Review Scraping Tools

As customer data becomes increasingly important, review scraping tools have become more accessible. Here are the different kinds of tools you can use:

Web Scraping APIs: These provide pre-built code snippets that can be integrated into existing applications to extract data from specific websites. They are ideal for developers who want to build custom scraping solutions.

Web Scraping Extensions: Browser extensions make it easy for people to scrape information from websites without knowing how to code. They're especially helpful for beginners who do not have more experience with coding.

Dedicated Web Scraping Software: More advanced software offers powerful features like data filtering, scheduling, integration with other data analysis tools, and handling complex website structures.

Why Web Scraping APIs are Popular?

Using Web Scraping APIs instead of traditional methods has become popular because of their benefits for review scraping solutions.

Ease of Use

Web Scraping APIs are tools with pre-built functionalities, eliminating the need for users to write complex code from scratch. This makes them perfect for people and businesses who don't have technical expertise. Some of these APIs even have easy-to-use interfaces where you can just click on the data points you want to extract, simplifying the process.

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[yandere-daydreams]

tw - stalking, unhealthy relationships, mentions of masturbation, obsessive behavior, and medical malpractice galore.

Harper is the kind of man who can't help but study what he loves.

It's a bad habit - an unfortunate combination of natural curiosity and burning academic passion that always seems to end with a mess and a few broken toys. A childhood fascination with insects might lead to shoeboxes full of tattered wings and twitching bodies. A passing interest in hemogobular coagulation would be poured into a university internship that gave him access to more pints of blood than he knew what to do with, despite his best attempts to put it all to good use. A lasting fondness for hypnosis could, theoretically, earn him a small collection of pocket watches, a soothing timbre that often played underneath his passive speaking voice, and a few asylum patients too far gone to ever truly recover.

His research wasn't always destructive, but it could be. His love tended to veer towards obsession; the kind of burning infatuations that could leave more than a little devastation in its wake, if he wasn't careful. A measured amount of collateral damage was acceptable, compared to the alternative.

He studies you, too. Idly, at first - nothing more than an intrusive thought allowed to fester during your all-too-infrequent appointments, a quick jolt of excitement when he noticed your name on his schedule - then more consciously, in the form of an extra question asked at the very end of his time with you, a note tacked onto your file that doesn't strictly have to do with your health. His chances for observation are limited. You rarely make it to your therapy sessions, no matter how often he insists you should see him, and you're sturdier than he'd like, too used to being thrown around and mistreated to come running to him every time you scrape your knees. That's something he decides he doesn't like about you fairly early on. Part of a case study is deciding which parts of your subject will need to be adapted, and even you aren't beyond correction.

He records your reactions to his mis-prescribed medication with a religious sort of zealousness, reviews your symptoms and lab results while fucking his fist in-time with your pulse. He makes sure to visit your bedside personally whenever you find your way into his emergency room, and you're rewarded for your newfound attentiveness with a healthy supply of shots that leave you too removed from reality to remember your time on his examination table. Harper's always preferred the written word, but he find himself with a budding appreciation for film during his nightly evaluation of your records. His memory is keen enough, but there's nothing quite like being able to study your body detail by detail whenever he isn't fortunate enough to have access to the real thing.

He thinks, as he watches a pair of his nurses drag you through the asylum doors, that it might be time to start the next leg of his study. Studying is useful, but you've always benefited from more proactive measures, more personal attention. It'd be a discredit to his occupation if he was too preoccupied with his own little pleasures to see to the needs of his favorite patient.

It's far past time he moved on to more hands-on research methods, when it comes to you.

[lamentablesbian]

was anyone else surprised that this episode confirmed it was solely Milchick’s idea to create the Lumon “reforms” on the Severed floor? i have spent the entirety of this show trying to figure out what Mr. Milchick’s whole deal is, from his deference to authority and his superiority over the innies to his absolute dedication to the cause of Lumon— i assumed he was a middle man. bowing and scraping to achieve his goals and get more power? money? something? but during his performance review we learn that the obviously performative “reforms” are even more performative than we even knew! it was literally solely for Macrodata Refinement’s benefit and it was only Milchick’s idea! i have been running off the assumption that Milchick lives for orders, but this means he has a lot more power than i ever knew. which makes his slow slide to disillusionment (ie. the paintings) all the more interesting. literally what the fuck is his deal. why was he allowed to do all that.

[moonselune]

Best intending fools

Teacher!Minthara x Obsessed!Student AU

Modern AU

Set a bit further on in the relationship, can be read as a part 3 to these parts: part one , part two, part four

CW: Teeny weeny bit of angst hehe

⋆.˚✰ Minthara ⋆.˚✰ <- Masterlist

The conference room was bathed in the harsh glow of fluorescent lights, casting a clinical brightness over the assembled staff. Minthara sat near the end of the table, a pencil in hand, tapping it rhythmically against her notepad. She was mentally reviewing the next phase of her research project, barely paying attention to the mundane discussions around her.

Gale, the head of staff, stood at the front, his presence commanding the room. He cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention. "Before we conclude today's meeting, I have an important announcement regarding our faculty for the upcoming semester."

Minthara barely glanced up, her mind still elsewhere.

"We are pleased to welcome a new professor who will be teaching anatomy," Gale continued. "Dr. Orin Dered."

The name hit Minthara like a physical blow. The pencil in her hand snapped with a sharp crack, the sound startling those around her. Her eyes narrowed, and she shot a piercing glare at Gale.

"This is unacceptable," she said, her voice low and filled with barely contained fury.

Gale sighed, clearly anticipating her reaction. "Minthara, I understand your concerns, but Dr. Dered is one of the leading experts in anatomy. Our students deserve the best education we can provide."

The rest of the staff exchanged uneasy glances. They were well aware of the tumultuous history between Minthara and Orin. Once close-knit research partners, now intense rivals.

Minthara stood, her chair scraping loudly against the floor. "You don't understand," she hissed. "Orin is a manipulative, self-serving—"

"Enough, Minthara," Gale interrupted, his tone firm. "This decision is final. Orin's expertise will greatly benefit our students, and we are fortunate to have her."

The tension in the room was palpable. Minthara's hands clenched into fists at her sides, her knuckles white. She stared Gale down, her eyes blazing with anger. "You have no idea what you're doing," she spat. "Orin's presence here will be a disaster."

Without another word, she turned and stormed out of the room, the door slamming shut behind her with a resounding bang. The remaining staff sat in stunned silence, the atmosphere thick with unease.

Alfira, always the empathetic one, started to rise from her seat. "Maybe I should go after her…"

Rolan, sitting beside her, grabbed her arm and yanked her back down. "Are you out of your mind?" he whispered urgently. "Do you have a death wish? Let her cool off."

Alfira looked torn but reluctantly nodded, staying in her seat. The meeting resumed, but the energy in the room had shifted, a heavy sense of foreboding hanging over the staff.

Meanwhile, Minthara strode down the hallway, her mind racing. She needed to calm down, to think. But the mere thought of Orin being back in her life, even professionally, was enough to send her into a tailspin. She headed towards her office, desperate for the solitude and sanctuary it provided, her mind already strategizing how to handle this unexpected and unwelcome development.

A few days later you had been wandering the hallways, a lightness in your step, excited about the news you had heard. Orin Dered, the renowned expert in anatomy, was joining the faculty for a semester. The whispers about her expertise and groundbreaking research had always intrigued you, and now you had the chance to learn from her directly.

You made your way to Minthara's office, eager to share your excitement. Her door was slightly ajar, and you could see her sitting at her desk, a stormy expression on her face. You knocked softly and entered, a smile on your lips.

"Minthara, did you hear? Orin Dered is going to be teaching here next semester!" you exclaimed, not noticing the dark cloud that seemed to hang over her.

Minthara's head snapped up, her eyes narrowing as they locked onto yours. "I heard," she said coldly, her tone sending a shiver down your spine.

You paused, confused by her reaction. "I thought you'd be happy for me. I mean, you and Orin worked closely together before, right? This is such a great opportunity for me to learn from one of the best."

Minthara stood abruptly, her chair scraping loudly against the floor. "You will not take her class," she snapped, her voice icy.

You blinked, taken aback by her sudden outburst. "What? Why not? This is a huge chance for my education. I can't pass it up just because there's some bad blood between you two."

Minthara's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step towards you. "I'm forbidding it. If you take Orin's class, then this—us—is over."

Her words hit you like a physical blow. You stood there, stunned, your heart aching with confusion and hurt. You knew they were rivals but you thought Minthara cared for you more than some petty rivalry. "Minthara, that's not fair. You can't just control my education like this. I know there's history between you and Orin, but this is my future we're talking about."

Minthara's expression hardened, her jaw clenched tightly. "I said no. If you enroll in her class, consider our relationship finished."

Tears welled up in your eyes, and you turned away from her, unable to comprehend why she was being so irrational. "I can't believe you're doing this," you whispered, your voice breaking. "I thought you cared about me."

With that, you walked out of her office, the door closing behind you with a finality that echoed through your heart. You could feel the weight of her gaze on your back, but you didn't look back. The hurt and confusion swirling inside you were too much to bear.

Minthara slumped back into her chair, her head in her hands. She had never wanted to hurt you, but the thought of Orin manipulating and hurting you the way she had been hurt was unbearable. She couldn't explain it to you without revealing too much, and now she was left with the pain of knowing she had pushed you away.

The next few days were a blur of mixed emotions. You spent most of your time sulking in your dorm room, replaying the argument with Minthara in your mind. Her words had cut deep, and you were struggling to understand why she would react so harshly. Despite your frustration, you couldn’t bring yourself to enroll in Orin's class. The fear of losing Minthara, of severing the bond you had with her, was too great. You loved her, adored her.

One afternoon, as you were leaving Professor Dekarios' lecture, he approached you. "Hey, can I have a word?" he asked, his tone gentle.

You nodded, feeling a twinge of curiosity. Professor Dekarios was always perceptive, and it seemed he had noticed your recent change in demeanor.

"I couldn't help but notice that you're not enrolled in Dr. Dered's anatomy class," he began, his eyes searching your face. "I thought it would be a perfect fit for you, given your interests and potential."

You sighed, glancing away. "It's complicated," you mumbled.

He nodded, understanding evident in his eyes. "I know Minthara has been mentoring you closely, and I can imagine that might be influencing your decision. She can be quite... intense."

You let out a bitter laugh. "That's one way to put it."

Professor Dekarios leaned against the desk, his demeanor casual yet concerned. "Listen, I don’t know all the details of your relationship with her, but I do know that this is an important opportunity for you. If you’re worried about Minthara's reaction, I could arrange a private meeting between you and Dr. Dered. It would be off the record, and Minthara wouldn't need to know."

Your heart raced at the suggestion. A private meeting with Orin could be a way to explore your interest without openly defying Minthara. "You really think that could work?" you asked, hope creeping into your voice.

He smiled reassuringly. "Absolutely. Orin is here to teach and share her knowledge. I doubt she'd pass up the chance to mentor a promising student like you. And if we keep it discreet, Minthara won't have to know."

You hesitated for a moment, weighing the risks. But the prospect of learning from Orin was too enticing to ignore. "Okay," you agreed. "Let's do it. A meeting can't hurt."

Professor Dekarios nodded, satisfied. "I'll set it up. Just trust me, this could be a great opportunity for you."

You sat nervously outside of Dr Dered's office, you knew that it was wrong, what you were doing. But if Minthara had thought her harsh words had deterred you it had only spurred you on. You wanted to experience Orin yourself, learn from her yourself. You loved Minthara, you would kiss the ground she walked on if she asked you to, you would kill for her, you would die for her. But your education was paramount, and you understood what Minthara was asking of you, you couldn't understand why. That was what mattered, because you knew why you worshipped Minthara, you didn't know why Minthara didn't want you to be taught by Orin. Not knowing was dangerous, because not knowing meant that you needed to find out.

"Y/N L/N?" Orin called out as she opened her new office door, it was thankfully on the other side of the complex so you had no chance of Minthara walking past. Plus Professor Dekarios had promised that he would be in a meeting with her at this time. Orin was a pale woman, and had long blonde hair that was messily put away in a plait. She wore a striking blood red pantsuit, accompanied with a pair of sandals - it was like she wasn't wearing any shoes at all. Minthara would never have been caught dead in shoes like that but you assumed that due to her work she preferred to remain grounded, if you examined and pulled apart bodies all day you would want to stay grounded too.

You stood up and gave an awkward wave before walking into Orin's office, it was surrounded in packed up boxes but she had a realistic anatomically correct human body hung up, with removable organs included.

"Thank you so much for seeing me, Dr Dered," You nervously said, fidgeting with your hands.

"Oh my little fleshing, call me Orin, with what I deal with I prefer to deal with my students on a more intimate level." Orin told you giving you a wicked smile. You tried not to panic at the endearment she had addressed you with, she was known for her eclecticism. "Professor Dekarios tells me you are a student excelling in your classes, so I cannot help but wonder why not mine?"

"Oh um, my schedule just didn't allow it, which is why Professor Dekarios so kindly-'

"-Professor Dekarios did say that but I checked for myself and your schedule fully allows you to take my class." Orin interrupted you and leaned across her desk towards you. "So I cannot help but wonder if this has anything to do with Dr Baenre."

"D-Dr Baenre?" You repeated, heat rising to your cheeks from the embarrassment of being immediately caught out in your lie. "Why would Dr Baenre have anything to do with it?"

"It is clear she had laid her claim on your academic prowess and does not plan on letting you go." Orin smirked at you as she propped her feet up on the desk. "Looking at the work you have submitted and your academic record I can understand why, you are an extremely talented young woman Y/N."

"I-uh- thank you, I uh don't actually hear that a lot.." You murmured and it was true, Minthara knew of your brilliance so didn't feel the need to comment on it.

"And what a pitiful shame that is." Orin pouted, sitting up in her chair and clasping her hands together. "But you have made-"

Before Orin could finish her sentence her office door swung open, and a fuming Minthara stood in her doorway. You felt yourself shrink into yourself as you were victim to her wrathful glare .

"L/N. Out. Now. Dr Dered and I have some urgent matters to discuss." Minthara seethed and you quickly gathered your things, unable to meet her eye. Though before you walked past her you took a deep breath in, you did this for you, for your benefit. You were not to be ashamed of that. So as you walked past her, you met her eye, proudly, defiantly.

The door slammed behind you and you let out the breath you didn't know you were holding. You walked past a very apologetic looking Professor Dekarios who's plans had clearly backfired. Then you had a decision, you could go back to your dorm or back to Minthara's office. Your head told you to go back to your dorm room, yet your heart urged you to go to Minthara's office. You had let your head dictate your actions that day, it was time for the heart to take control.

“What exactly do you think you are doing, Orin?!” Minthara snapped, her voice trembling with barely controlled anger. “Not only here, but with my top student?”

Orin leaned casually against the desk, her expression a mixture of amusement and condescension. “Oh, Minthara, my love, I missed you too...” she cooed, stepping forward with her arms outstretched, as if expecting a warm embrace.

Minthara scoffed and took a step back, glaring at Orin with disdain. “Don’t come any closer,” she hissed, crossing her arms tightly across her chest.

Orin’s arms dropped, but she maintained her cool smile. “Still as cold as ever, my dear,” she remarked, her tone dripping with false sweetness.

Minthara’s patience was wearing thin. “What do you want, Orin?” she spat, her eyes narrowing dangerously.

Ignoring the question, Orin turned her attention to the papers on Minthara’s desk, idly flipping through them. “I can see why you like her,” she said, her voice taking on a contemplative tone. “She’s got a brilliant mind.”

Minthara tensed at the mention of you, her jaw clenching in anger. She hated that Orin even knew your name, let alone took an interest in you. “What I would do to crack it open and slice it bit by bit for examination,” Orin continued, her voice low and almost wistful. “To feel her brain on my fingertips.”

“You are disgusting, you know that, don’t you?” Minthara scoffed, rolling her eyes in a vain attempt to hide her unease.

Orin chuckled softly. “And you’ve become sentimental,” she countered, her gaze flicking back to Minthara. “Though, as toys go, you have managed to acquire yourself such a beautiful one. I can’t wait until you inevitably throw her out of your pram.”

That was the final straw. Minthara surged forward, grabbing Orin by the lapels of her blazer and yanking her close. “Y/N is not a toy. Do you understand that?” she snarled, her face inches from Orin’s. “She is more humane than you will ever be. Speak to her again, and I will rip your tongue out.”

Orin’s eyes glittered with a perverse delight. “Ooh, Minthara, you’ve grown soft—”

Minthara released her grip and shoved Orin back, the force of the push causing Orin to stumble slightly. “I don’t even know why I waste my time with you,” Minthara said, her voice cold and final.

Orin straightened her blazer, her cool smile never faltering. “Because, my dear Minthara, deep down, you know you’ll always be drawn back to me.”

Minthara didn’t dignify that with a response. She turned on her heel and walked out of the office, her heart pounding with a mixture of rage and protectiveness. Orin might be back in her life, but Minthara was determined to shield you from her at any cost.

Mwhahahahaha I simply could not resist, Orin was right there begging to be included in this AU. Gale only wants the best for his students yet fucks it up every time. What are your thoughts? Why do we think Orin is really here? - Seluney xoxo

[miltonsamuel]

First Aid Kits in BC: Building the Right Kit for Your Home or Car

A well-stocked first aid kit is an essential safety tool, whether you're at home, on the road, or exploring BC’s great outdoors. Having the right supplies can make all the difference in an emergency. This guide will help you build the best first aid kit in BC, tailored to your needs.

Why You Need a First Aid Kit

Emergencies can happen anywhere, from minor cuts and burns to more serious injuries. A first aid kit helps you act fast and properly, stopping problems from getting worse before professional help comes.

Key Benefits:

Immediate care for minor injuries

Prevention of infections and complications

Preparedness for unexpected emergencies

First Aid Kit Checklist for Different Situations

Each environment requires a slightly different set of first aid supplies. Below are essential items for home, car, and outdoor adventure kits.

1. Home First Aid Kit

A home kit should be well-stocked for common household injuries like cuts, burns, and allergic reactions.

Essential Items:

Adhesive bandages (various sizes)—for minor cuts and scrapes

Sterile gauze pads and adhesive tape—for larger wounds

Antiseptic wipes & hydrogen peroxide: To clean wounds

Antibiotic ointment helps prevent infections

Burn cream or gel: Treats minor burns

Tweezers & scissors: For removing splinters or cutting bandages

Digital thermometer: Monitors fever

Instant cold packs reduce swelling from sprains or bumps

Pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen): for headaches, fever, or pain relief

Antihistamines: Treats allergic reactions

CPR face shield & gloves protects against contamination during CPR

Emergency contact numbers include local emergency services and poison control

2. Car First Aid Kit

A car kit should prepare you for roadside emergencies, including minor injuries and delays in remote areas.

Essential Items (in addition to the Home Kit):

Emergency blanket: Provides warmth in cold conditions

Triangular bandages for immobilizing injuries

Tourniquet: In case of severe bleeding

Reflective safety vest & flashlight—for nighttime visibility

Whistle: Helps signal for help

Bottled water and non-perishable snacks—in case of being stranded

Duct tape: multi-use emergency tool

3. Outdoor Adventure First Aid Kit

If you’re hiking, camping, or exploring BC’s backcountry, you’ll need a lightweight but comprehensive kit tailored to outdoor risks.

Essential Items (in addition to the car kit):

Moleskin & blister pads prevents and treats blisters

Emergency bivvy sack: Provides shelter if stranded

Water purification tablets ensure safe drinking water

Snake bite kit: for treating bites in remote areas

Tick removal tool removes ticks safely

Electrolyte tablets prevent dehydration

Bear spray essential for wilderness safety

Maintaining Your First Aid Kit

Once your kit is stocked, it’s important to maintain it properly.

Check expiration dates on medications and ointments.

Restock used supplies immediately.

Store in a waterproof container to protect items from moisture and damage.

Review emergency contacts periodically to keep them up to date.

Where to Buy First Aid Kits in BC

You can purchase pre-assembled first aid kits at:

Pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs)

Outdoor stores (MEC, Canadian Tire)

Online retailers (Amazon, Red Cross Canada)

For those looking for a customized first aid kit, consider assembling one based on this checklist to match your specific needs.

Final Thoughts

Being prepared with a first aid kit ensures you can handle minor injuries and emergencies wherever you are. Whether at home, in your car, or out in BC’s wilderness, a well-stocked kit can provide peace of mind and potentially save lives. Check your kit regularly, update supplies, and stay ready for any situation.

[zelphin124]

Idol Error meets Idol Fresh (Short Story)

Finally, the long awaited prize for @zucchiyeni, I am sooooo sorry it took so long to get to..

These short stories were the prizes of the honorable mentions in the SeasonTale Creative Challenge.

Whew, now, onto the story!

~o0o~

"That's like, totally unrad bro."

Error glanced down at his watch again. 5 minutes... they were five minutes over the meeting time they were supposed to speak with him, and it ticked him off.

Error was one of the most famous independent singers in the entire multiverse. He had rewards for his skills in rapping and voice tuning. Despite his inefficiency with technology, he produced some of the most captivating videos and VR experiences known to mankind. It was said he only had one producer, but to this day, no one could figure out who it was.

And the contractors wanted to hire him.

He told himself it was stupid. He knew that they would take his rights to his music if he agreed to their deal... yet the price tag wasn't something he couldn't refuse.

His producer seriously needed a raise.

"Dude, you can't fire me! I won't be the vibe anymore! The town's countin on me radical skills!"

Error rubbed his head, hearing the younger guy talk in the room with the contractor. All he could think about was how annoying his voice sounded. The way he talked, and the way he yelled... It was ticking him off even more.

He decided he wasn't going to wait any longer. He stood up, banging on the door to the office. "HuRrY Up," he hissed. "I d0n't g0T a11 d@y t0 wa1t f0r y0u."

The conversation stopped, and rapid footsteps were heard before the employer, wearing a bright smile, opened the door. "Error!" He smiled with glee. "So happy to have you here, just give me maybe 5 more minutes as I deal with this hobo mkay?"

"1 d0n't h@vE m0r3 t1m3," Error glitched, adjusting his outfit. "T1m3 1s m0n3y."

"But of course," the small skeleton shuddered. "Right, Fresh, I'm going to need you to leave. Unfortunately, we will not be renewing your contract and that's final."

"But lad," Fresh, a tall-appearing skeleton begged. "Tis is ma only source of income! I can't produce any more music unless you chill and let me have the rights to my own voice yo!"

Error grimaced in disgust at his rainbow outfit. He was a walking kid's toy, with trinkets on his outfit that made no sense and the style skill of a two-year-old. However, he didn't like the look of the contractor's outfit either... it was all black with a white undershirt. Very boring, in his opinion.

"I'm sorry, but there's nothing I could do."

"Wh@t d0 y0u m3an, yoU dOn'T hav3 th3 r1ghts t0 yoUr OwN v01c3?" Error gestured to the hobo, considering what he said earlier.

"Totally unfair, brah!" Fresh explained. "In the contract, they steal the rights to your voice, music, everything! They only pay a pretty penny until your rates drop because of their unrad standards!"

"Wait, no, that's not entirely true-" The contractor had a pleading look in his eyes, glancing at Error and grabbing the scruff of his sleeve.

Error immediately shot his hand out of his reach, looking at him in disgust. "N@h, that's BS r1GhT th3rE. I'1l c0nt1nuE t0 b3 ind3penDenT."

"But-" The contractor flattened his face with a defeated look. He glared at Fresh as Error walked out, but not out of earshot. "You just ruined our chance to make a big buck, prepared for your entire career to be ruined."

The scrape of a chair echoed through the hall. "Too bad you already did lad."

Error rubbed his head, unable to comprehend what had just happened. He really needed the extra cash, but with the terms he overheard and the reviews from other artists stuck in contracts with the company, he saw no benefit. Even the Star Sanses were stuck with them for six more years, unable to produce their own stuff. It made Error wonder if the instant fame was worth it for them.

Not like he experienced that desire. He had posted his music one day and it caught fire quickly, each of his videos going viral the moment it released.

Yet, nothing paid him enough to give his producer the raise she needed. Most of the money he made himself went back into his production and to pay his own bills.

"Yo broski, wait up!"

Error cringed, clenching his fists together as the footsteps behind him got louder. As if this hobo couldn't get any more annoying...

"Sorry about the lazy impression back there bud, I tots wasn't having the best convo of all time. But I know your music and I must say you're pretty rad and wanted to ask if you wanted to collab sometime." Fresh rambled, before stopping and taking a few big breaths.

Error glanced Fresh up and down... well, more up than anything. He raised an eyebrow and continued walking. I don't have time for this...

"C'mon broski!" Fresh bounded after him. "I won't let you down and I can add some sick beats to your vocals!"

"1 h@v3n't h3arD yOuR mus1c beFor3." Error glitched, adjusting his clothes once more. "YoU juSt g0t f1r3d, wHy shOulD 1?"

"Look look look," Fresh immediately pulled out his phone to search for examples of his music. Even Error was surprised at the rate he pulled it up while keeping up with his pace.

The song played fancy and radical tunes, ones that Error had never heard before. There were some parts he liked, but the main melody of most of them sucked in his opinion. Error then explained to Fresh the few parts he liked while everything else was trash.

Fresh did not seem disheartened in any way. "Thanks for the feedback broski, I will take it into account! I could lend you the sounds for a collab, just one brah."

Error scoffed, turning around to face the rainbow once more. "Tw0 w0RDs, m@ss1v3 mAk30v3r," Error gestured to his entire outfit. "Y0u'R3 n0t l0Ok1nG l1kE th@t 1n mY v1d30."

"Really brah?" Fresh frowned, unzipping part of his outfit to show the inside of it. "You think this is lame? It's better than the lazy hobo that you're wearing."

"Th1s 1s f@shi0n, thAT b3l0nGs 1n th3 DumPSt3r." Error fired back, getting more angry by the minute. He snarled and waved his hand in dismissal, walking towards his car.

He didn't see the devilish grin of a cunning idea wrap around the parasite's face. "Relax lad, why don't we let yo cute producer decide? The collab would be made by her anyway~"

Error stopped dead in his tracks, glitching in and out at the mention of his producer. There's no way this loser could have figured out who she was... right? The fact that he even talked like that about her fueled his fury. How disrespectful of him.

If it weren't for his popularity, Error would have strangled him on the spot. However, people were starting to look and point them out, as he was being recognized. Fresh knew this, he saw this... and he laughed about it. They both knew Fresh was taunting Error.

"I'll make it stop if ya wish to collab, broski," Fresh shrugged, rezipping his coat.

Subconsciously, Error pulled the strings from his eyes as they continued to glitch, showing his anger. "N3-3-3-v3r." He hissed, holding the strings around his fingers. "N0 0-0n3 wh0 diSr3sp3ctS m3 @nd m-m-my c-cr3w w0rkS w-w1th m3."

"Hope to see you on stage then broski, when you come crawling back to me!" Fresh bowed, the silver on his clothes blinding Error when the sun reflected off of it. "I'll personally be your rival. It'll be easier to get popular that way."

"D0n't f-forg3t a-a-ab0uT th@t s-stup1d c0ntr@ct y0u siGn3d." Error unlocked his car, seething.

"What they gonna do lad, fire me? I'm on my own," he gives a mocking salute to the rap star. "And I'll be the one to take over your career. Good luck broski..." his eyes turned a scary shade of purple. "You'll need it."

Error was incredibly puzzled by Fresh's behavior as he drove home. The only word he could use to describe it was childish, yet it still got under his nerves. Usually, threats don't bother him as they don't get very far. But this one... it was very unsettling.

The rap star would make his way home in silence before eating his favorite meal and collapsing in bed to sleep. Despite all the things he tried to do, Fresh stayed fresh in his mind, and he was unable to shake the feeling that something was about to go seriously wrong for him.

Little did he know what kind of battle for his career this rainbow hobo would bring... And the rivalry it started to this day.

Even then, his producer stayed loyal to him, and Error still made music as usual. Security was increased, and he was able to get his producer a raise due to the song rivalry with Fresh, despite never collabing. Error always thought Fresh's music was childish and inexperienced, especially when the song was putting him under the bus. He believed he had the real roasts when he finally put the song together to tick off the parasite back.

But after the song "Fresh to Rotten Fruit" was released, Error was unable to sleep. He pissed off the rainbow parasite... and the threat on his life and his producer's life was too serious to be ignored.

And Error couldn't fix it without ruining his career.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Dave :: Financial Review

* * * *

Rubio says Tufts student “created a ruckus” by writing an op-ed in a university newspaper—which allegedly justified a state sponsored kidnapping-style detention.

On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained the kidnapping-style detention of a foreign student at Tufts by saying, “she was part of a pro-Palestinian movement that caused “a ruckus” on campus.”

What is the “ruckus” that Rumeysa Ozturk created? She co-authored an op-ed in a university newspaper in which she criticized the university for failing to condemn the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza and called for divestment of university investments in Israel.

Rubio authorized masked ICE officers to seize Ozturk on a public street and hustle her into an unmarked car because she had expressed an opinion with which Marco Rubio disagrees.

No modern democracy punishes the expression a political opinion with arrest—much less an arrest eerily like tactics used by Nazi Brownshirts or by South American dictators in the decades-long “dirty war.” See YouTube, Video Captures Moment Turkish Student Is Detained By Masked Federal Agents

Marco Rubio could have instructed ICE to call Ozturk to advise her that her visa was revoked and instructed her to leave the country, post haste. Such a procedure would have achieved the same outcome—but would not have sent Rubio’s intended message that the Trump administration is willing to abuse the instruments of state power to terrorize its citizens and lawful residents.

If engaging in speech that Marco Rubio doesn’t like is a “ruckus” that offends the state, then the only course for patriotic Americans is to create as much of a ruckus as possible to overwhelm the masked paramilitary agents of Trump's agenda of revenge.

The performative state-sponsored kidnapping converted Rumeysa Ozturk into a pawn in Trump's propaganda war—a war staged for the benefit of Fox News viewers.

A similar propaganda photo opportunity was staged by Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem, who posed in front of Venezuelan immigrants illegally deported from the US and turned over to El Salvador—where they are kept in cages (clearly seen in the background of the photo in this story by Jonathan V. Last, The Bulwark, This Is the Land of Wolves Now).

Rubio has allowed the illegal rendition of Venezuelan immigrants to cages in El Salvador based on their tattoos—many of which have no relation to alleged gang activity. In one heartbreaking example, an immigrant was illegally removed to El Salvador because he had a tattoo in solidarity with his brother—who has autism. See Mother Jones, “You’re Here Because of Your Tattoos”.

Marco Rubio has turned into a monster under Trump's tutelage. Democratic Senators voted unanimously to confirm Marco Rubio. Every Democratic Senator owes their constituents an abject apology—and a vow never to vote in favor of any Trump nominee.

It is long past the time to be outraged—as I know that most of you are. But now Marco Rubio has thrown down the gauntlet: Let’s create a ruckus and some “good trouble.” Join the national day of protest on March 29, with TeslaTakedown--Global Day of Action. And join the national “Hands Off” day of protest, sponsored by several groups, including Indivisible, mass mobilization on April 5.

Positive Developments on the legal front

The law firm of Wilmer Hale pushes back against Trump executive order.

Trump signed another executive order targeting a law firm. This time, the target is the firm of Wilmer Hale, where former special prosecutor Robert Mueller worked. As usual, Trump suspended security clearances and ordered an investigation into practices designed to increase diversity in the legal profession. Trump executive order is here: Addressing Risks From WilmerHale – The White House.

Unlike the cowardly leadership at Paul Weiss, the leadership at Wilmer Hale issued a strong statement refusing to bow and scrape before Trump. See The Hill, which reprints Wilmer Hale’s response, as follows:

Our firm has a longstanding tradition of representing a wide range of clients, including in matters against administrations of both parties," the spokesperson said in a statement. The Executive Order references Robert Mueller, who retired from our firm in 2021, and had a long, distinguished career in public service, from his time as a Marine Corps officer in Vietnam to his leadership of the FBl in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. We remain committed to providing the expert representation that our clients are entitled to and rely upon. We look forward to pursuing all appropriate remedies to this unlawful order.

Kudos to Wilmer Hale for its brave stand. If you know an attorney at Wilmer Hale, give them a note of support. Wilmer Hale’s managing partner is Anjan Sahni, Anjan.Sahni@WilmerHale.Com

Unfortunately, there are reports that Skadden Arps is attempting to negotiate a surrender along the lines of Paul Weiss. See NYTimes, Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order.

When this brief period of reactionary autocracy is over, the legal profession will be divided into those firms who abandoned the rule of law and those who remained steadfast. The short-sightedness of two of the nation’s largest and wealthiest firms—Paul Weiss and Skadden Arps—is profoundly disappointing.

Federal judges continue to restrain Trump's lawlessness

In two positive developments, federal judges issued orders adverse to the Trump administration’s lawless efforts.

First, Judge Boasberg issued an order requiring the Trump administration to preserve the “self-deleting” messages on Signal—as required by the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014. See HuffPost, Trump Administration Must Preserve Signal Messages, Judge Says

Lawyers for the administration walked into the hearing ready to surrender, claiming that they had already begun collecting the various versions of the text messages sent on Signal by Hegseth, Waltz, Ratcliffe, Gabbard, Rubio, and others.

Although the use of Signal (and personal phones) to conduct a Principals Committee meeting regarding the attack on the Houthis was a clear violation of federal criminal law, Attorney General Pam Bondi said she is focused on the “success” of the mission and would not investigate the use of Signal. See Raw Story, 'This is so wrong': Onlookers slam Pam Bondi for signaling DOJ won't investigate war chats.

Two comments in response to Bondi:

First, the “success” of the military mission is irrelevant to the violation of federal law in using Signal.

Second, I will bet dollars to donuts that Pam Bondi uses Signal on her personal phone for national defense information in violation of federal statutes. If true, the appropriate course is for her to appoint a special counsel to investigate the administration’s wholesale flouting of the Espionage Act and other relevant statues.

Judge issues preliminary injunction against Hegseth order to ban transgender people from military

Judge Benjamin Settle of the Western District of Washington issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the implementation of the military ban on transgender people serving in the US military. The preliminary injunction order is here: Commander Emily Shilling v. US | Preliminary Injunction.

There is a separate proceeding in Washington, D.C., before U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, who has issued a preliminary injunction against the ban, although she has allowed a short period for the DOJ to appeal her ruling before it goes into effect. See The Advocate, Judge reinstates nationwide stop to Trump’s trans military ban.

Federal judiciary begins effort to protect independence of the judiciary.

In another positive development, the federal judiciary has established a task force to consider how to protect judges targeted by Trump after they issued rulings against the administration. See NYTimes, Federal Judiciary Creates New Task Force With Threats on the Rise. (Accessible to all.)

This development is particularly good news because the task force of judges has been established under a judicial committee that is chaired by Chief Justice Roberts. The task force is operating under “the direction of the Judicial Conference, a policymaking body led by Chief Justice Roberts.”

Chief Justice Roberts clearly regrets creating a monster by granting criminal immunity to Trump. Roberts’ regret may play a role in his decisions in cases that seek to curtail Trump's lawless spree of unhinged executive orders.

Political setbacks for Trump

Trump also suffered political setbacks on Thursday.

First, he withdrew the nomination of GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations. Politico, White House yanks Stefanik’s UN nomination. Trump pulled the nomination because Republican leadership is not confident that a replacement for Stefanik could be elected in a district Stefanik won by 24 percentage points in November 2024.

The lack of confidence may be a spillover from GOP internal polling for the two seats in Florida that are up for special elections on April 1, 2025. See CNN, Republicans grow concerned about Trump’s handpicked candidate in Florida special election. Although Mike Watlz (now NSA Director) won the district by 33 percentage points, there is some indication that Democratic nominee Josh Weil could upset Trump's handpicked candidate, state senator Randy Fine.

Second, Senator Susan Collins has joined Democrats in the Senate to challenge Trump's cuts to congressional spending. See NYTimes,. Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending. (Accessible to all.)

Per the NYTimes,

Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine and the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, initiated a letter to the White House, signed by Senator Patty Murray of Washington, the panel’s senior Democrat, asserting that the administration had violated the six-month spending law approved by Congress earlier this month. They pointed to a memo Mr. Trump had sent to Congress on Monday that declared that only a portion of the $12.4 billion designated as emergency funding in the legislation would actually be spent, “because I do not concur that the added spending is truly for emergency needs.”

Senators Collins and Murray told Trump that he had no authority to pare back spending authorized by Congress—a rationale that applies to nearly all of Trump’s Doge cuts.

Signalgate

Oh, boy! This scandal keeps getting worse by the minute. I have limited time to address this story, so I will focus only on two developments:

It turns out that NSA Mike Waltz disclosed highly sensitive, confidential information provided by Israel to the US regarding the damage assessment from the strike. Israel was reportedly upset that the disclosure risked the life of its human intelligence source in Yemen. See WSJ, Exclusive | Israel Supplied Intelligence in Airstrike Discussed in Signal Chat, Officials Say.

Throughout the day on Thursday, internet sleuths posted usernames and passwords for email accounts for Pete Hegseth and Mike Waltz. If those email accounts are still active, the likelihood is 100% that foreign adversaries have been monitoring everything that Hegseth has sent and received since his nomination. See U.S. security officials' passwords found online, including people in Signal chat | Mashable.

Concluding Thoughts

Trump and his surrogates are performing emergency interventions in the Florida special elections for the House seats vacated by Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz. Although the odds are very long, strong showings by the Democratic candidates would be a boost for Democrats. A win by either Democratic candidate would be seismic.

There is good reason for Trump to fear that Republicans would lose Elise Stefanik’s “safe” Republican district. Each day brings new horrors that seem designed to punish the Ameircan people. The Senate voted on Thursday to overturn the rule limiting bank overdraft charges to $5.00. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the layoff of 10,000 staff from Health and Human Services, a blow that will fall disproportionately on life-saving research. Who does that?

The Trump administration has become a toxic brand overseas. Usha Vance planned a vacation-style visit to cultural sites in Greenland, which sparked outrage among the country's citizens because Trump has become increasingly bellicose in his threats to invade Greenland. See MSN: Trump declares Greenland takeover US security priority, pledges action at any cost.

JD Vance will now join his wife on an all-expenses-paid tour of a US military base in Greenland.

I doubt that Trump will be able to visit King Charles in the UK as planned; if the visit does go forward, Trump should expect massive protests everywhere he goes in the UK.

In short, the expected backlash is developing—on the electoral front at home and on the international relations front abroad. And it will get worse as the tariffs begin to bite and the chaos in social security, health services, FEMA, and NOAA hit home. Things will get worse before they get better, but they will get better—with the help of a little ruckus from us!

[Robert B. Hubbell Newsletter]

[biotic-raptorian-angel]

pharah and mercy friends with benefits ✨

Angela sat at her desk in the med bay, reviewing some patient files. Her blonde hair, neatly styled and falling just below her shoulders, framed her gentle blue eyes, which often gave away her shy and compassionate nature. She was a woman of precision and care, and her dedication to her work was evident in every action.

Meanwhile, in the training grounds of the base, Fareeha was putting her Raptora suit through its paces. Her dark hair, adorned with beaded strands on either side of her cheeks, flowed with each swift movement as she gracefully maneuvered the powerful machine. Fareeha's caramel eyes sparkled with determination and a hint of mischief. She was a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the battlefield.

Fareeha's training session was intense, pushing the limits of her suit's capabilities. As she engaged in a simulated combat scenario, her heart raced with excitement. But in the heat of the moment, a slight miscalculation caused her to stumble, and she found herself on the ground. The suit's advanced safety features prevented any serious harm, but Fareeha felt a small sting on her arm. She inspected it and noticed a tiny scrape, barely noticeable to anyone else.

A smile played on Fareeha's lips as she realized the perfect opportunity to see Angela. She had developed a strong attraction to the shy medic, and their friendship had evolved into a secret, steamy arrangement. Fareeha's playful side took over, and she decided to exaggerate her injury, hoping to get Angela's attention.

She stumbled towards the med bay, intentionally making her way with exaggerated slowness. Her heart raced with anticipation as she imagined Angela's reaction. As she entered the medical facility, she saw Angela, deep in concentration, studying a file. Fareeha cleared her throat, feigning discomfort.

"Angela, I... I think I need your help," she said, putting on her best concerned expression.

Angela looked up, her eyes widening slightly at the sight of Fareeha. She knew her friend well and could sense something was amiss. "Fareeha, what happened? Are you hurt?" Her voice was filled with concern, and she immediately rose from her seat, her slender body moving with graceful efficiency.

"I... I think I injured myself during training," Fareeha replied, her voice feigning weakness. "It's just a small scrape, but I wanted to get it checked out."

Angela's eyes narrowed playfully. "A scrape? Let me see." She took Fareeha's arm gently and examined the barely-there wound. "Hmm, this doesn't look too serious. It's barely a scratch."

Fareeha pouted, her caramel eyes sparkling with mischief. "But it hurts, Angela. I think I need your special care."

Angela couldn't help but laugh softly, her cheeks flushing slightly. She knew Fareeha was up to something, but she played along. "Very well, let's get you cleaned up. I'll treat you like my most precious patient."

As Angela guided Fareeha to the examination room, the soldier couldn't help but admire the medic's graceful movements. Angela's slim figure, accentuated by her tight-fitting scrubs, was a constant source of fascination for Fareeha. The way her hips swayed under the fabric was enough to make Fareeha's mouth water.

In the examination room, Angela instructed Fareeha to sit on the edge of the bed. She retrieved some medical supplies, her delicate hands moving with practiced ease. Fareeha watched her, feeling a familiar heat building within. Angela's gentle touch as she cleaned the minor wound sent shivers down Fareeha's spine.

"There, all done," Angela said, her voice soft and soothing. "It really was just a scratch. You're as tough as your mech suit, Fareeha."

"Oh, but I feel so much better now that you've taken care of me," Fareeha purred, her eyes locking with Angela's. "I think I owe you a reward for your excellent care."

Angela's breath caught in her throat as she realized Fareeha's intentions. Her cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she took a step closer, her eyes flickering with desire. "What kind of reward did you have in mind, Fareeha?"

Fareeha stood up, her body brushing against Angela's. She leaned in, her lips close to Angela's ear, and whispered, "I was thinking of something... private. A special thank you, just for you."

Angela's breath quickened, and she felt a warmth between her thighs. She knew where this was heading, and the thought of being intimate with Fareeha in the med bay sent a thrill through her body. "You don't have to do this, Fareeha. I was just doing my job."

"No, I want to," Fareeha insisted, her hands sliding down Angela's hips. "I want you, Angela. Right here, right now."

Angela's resistance crumbled under Fareeha's touch. She knew she shouldn't be doing this in the med bay, but the temptation was too great. With a nod, she surrendered to the desire simmering between them.

Fareeha wasted no time. She pulled Angela towards her office, her heart pounding with excitement. The office was a small, private space, and Fareeha knew it would be the perfect setting for their tryst. She closed the door behind them, locking it with a quick turn of the knob.

"I’ve been thinking about this all day," Fareeha whispered, her hands already exploring Angela's curves. She guided Angela towards the desk, her lips finding the medic's neck, planting soft kisses along her sensitive skin.

Angela's knees felt weak as Fareeha's skilled hands caressed her body. She moaned softly, her head tilting back to give Fareeha better access. "Fareeha... we shouldn't..." Her words trailed off as Fareeha's lips found her sensitive spot just under her jaw, sending a jolt of pleasure through her body.

"Shh, let me show you how much I appreciate your care," Fareeha murmured, her breath hot against Angela's skin. She gently pushed Angela onto the desk, the surface cool against her back. Fareeha's hands moved to Angela's hips, lifting her scrubs top, revealing her pale skin and delicate lace bra.

Angela's breath came in short gasps as Fareeha's lips trailed down her neck, leaving a trail of kisses. The soldier's hands skillfully unhooked Angela's bra, exposing her full breasts. Fareeha's mouth closed around one nipple, sucking gently, while her fingers teased the other, eliciting a soft moan from Angela.

"Oh, Fareeha..." Angela arched her back, pushing her chest towards Fareeha's hungry mouth. Her hands tangled in Fareeha's dark hair, urging her on.

Fareeha's hands moved lower, sliding beneath Angela's scrubs, and she cupped her soft rear, squeezing gently. She kissed her way down Angela's body, her lips leaving a wet trail as she went. Angela's breath hitched as Fareeha's tongue flicked against her hardened nipples, teasing them to attention.

"Please, Fareeha..." Angela's voice was hoarse with need. She wanted more, needed to feel Fareeha's touch everywhere.

Fareeha smiled against Angela's skin, her hands moving to the waistband of her scrubs. She slowly pulled them down, revealing Angela's slicked folds. Her fingers gently parted Angela's folds, exposing her entrance to her fingertips.

Angela's body trembled as Fareeha's fingers began to explore her sensitive flesh. She was already so wet, her arousal evident as Fareeha's fingers delved deeper, massaging her inner walls. Fareeha's thumb circled her clit, applying just the right amount of pressure, sending waves of pleasure through Angela's body.

"Oh god, Fareeha, I'm so close..." Angela's hips bucked against Fareeha's hand, her orgasm building rapidly.

Fareeha increased the pace, her fingers working in and out of Angela's wetness, her thumb rubbing her clit in firm circles. "Come for me, Angela."

Angela's body tensed, her back arching off the desk as a powerful orgasm ripped through her. She cried out, her voice echoing in the small office, as wave after wave of pleasure washed over her. Fareeha's name was on her lips as she surrendered to the intense release.

As Angela's body trembled in the aftermath, Fareeha leaned up, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "That's my good girl. Thank you for such excellent care."

Angela's cheeks were flushed, her body still quivering. She reached for Fareeha, pulling her close for a deep, passionate kiss. "I never expected this when I agreed to treat a simple scrape."

Fareeha chuckled, her hands roaming over Angela's body. "I know you didn't, but I couldn't resist the opportunity. And I think we both enjoyed the treatment."

Fareeha helped Angela get redressed, her hands lingering in sensitive spots along Angela’s body. Kisses mingled with groans as they broke the moment and attempted to return to their days, the heat of the office moments lingering in their minds. 

[mathsbian]

You know what I was thinking about last night?

In the US, we pay into various accounts that are set up by the government to help us out later if/when we need it. These include unemployment insurance (UI), social security retirement benefits, and social security disability benefits (SSDI). These accounts are directly connected to how long you have worked and the amount of money you were paid, and are only for you to access.

We also pay into programs that are for anyone who needs them, no work required to get assistance. These include social welfare programs like SNAP (food stamps) and TANF (cash assistance for families with children so they can buy clothes for their kids and stuff that isn’t covered by SNAP) and SSI, which is another kind of disability insurance but is specifically for poor disabled people who are possibly still working but can’t afford their cost-of-living expenses which are higher than the average person thanks to their disability.

If you want to get money from SNAP or TANF, you have to prove that you need it. The government will be checking if you have a job and how much you get paid, they’ll look at your bank accounts to see how much money you have on hand, you send them copies of bill statements to prove your expenses eat up most or all of your income. Since SSI is a similar program, I can understand why there’s hoops to jump through to get money from that program.

However, if you want money from your UI account or your social security retirement account, you pretty much just have to tell the government you’re in the group that account is for now. For UI, you have to show you’re still looking for new work (at least in my state) but it’s a very lax requirement compared to the requirements for SNAP/TANF. I’m not entirely sure how one goes about collecting their retirement benefits but I assume it involves a similar process of filing with the government that you’ve retired instead of being between jobs, and they’re only check that that admission from you is true.

SSDI, though? You pay into that account your entire career. But then if you suddenly need the money, you have to go through a ridiculously complicated and drawn out process to be approved. UI approval takes a week at most in my state. I assume retirement benefits get approved in under a year at the very most. But getting approved for SSDI when you don’t have one of the limited diagnoses that automatically qualify you (and not even just a diagnosis in the list, a diagnosis with the right stipulations such as mental health conditions having to be present for over two years without much documented improvement despite consistent treatment)? That can take up to TWO YEARS because they can just deny you over and over again and force you to appeal the decision as many as like 5 times, and each appeal has a 6 month waiting period. And on top of that, once you stop working, the account starts counting down to self-destruction. You only have so much time before you lose access to the money entirely. If I am not found disabled on this application (I’m halfway through all the possible appeals), I will not be able to get my SSDI money AT ALL.

It’s fucking bullshit. I paid into that account so I would have money set aside for if I became disabled. I don’t have to prove I need the unemployment money, which I’m no longer qualified to receive, they’ll basically give it to me no questions asked. But when I’m disabled and barely scraping by for years I keep getting told that “actually from our review of your case it seems like you totally can have a desk job, go fuck yourself” despite me constantly including the detail that I cannot sit upright at a desk for more than an hour without needing to lie down completely flat for two hours immediately after. It’s MY MONEY. They’re not saving it for someone else, they’re going to just eat it if I don’t get it, why can’t they just GIVE IT TO ME???

[ogma-conceptions]

Why Should You Do Web Scraping for python

Web scraping is a valuable skill for Python developers, offering numerous benefits and applications. Here’s why you should consider learning and using web scraping with Python:

1. Automate Data Collection

Web scraping allows you to automate the tedious task of manually collecting data from websites. This can save significant time and effort when dealing with large amounts of data.

2. Gain Access to Real-World Data

Most real-world data exists on websites, often in formats that are not readily available for analysis (e.g., displayed in tables or charts). Web scraping helps extract this data for use in projects like:

Data analysis

Machine learning models

Business intelligence

3. Competitive Edge in Business

Businesses often need to gather insights about:

Competitor pricing

Market trends

Customer reviews Web scraping can help automate these tasks, providing timely and actionable insights.

4. Versatility and Scalability

Python’s ecosystem offers a range of tools and libraries that make web scraping highly adaptable:

BeautifulSoup: For simple HTML parsing.

Scrapy: For building scalable scraping solutions.

Selenium: For handling dynamic, JavaScript-rendered content. This versatility allows you to scrape a wide variety of websites, from static pages to complex web applications.

5. Academic and Research Applications

Researchers can use web scraping to gather datasets from online sources, such as:

Social media platforms

News websites

Scientific publications

This facilitates research in areas like sentiment analysis, trend tracking, and bibliometric studies.

6. Enhance Your Python Skills

Learning web scraping deepens your understanding of Python and related concepts:

HTML and web structures

Data cleaning and processing

API integration

Error handling and debugging

These skills are transferable to other domains, such as data engineering and backend development.

7. Open Opportunities in Data Science

Many data science and machine learning projects require datasets that are not readily available in public repositories. Web scraping empowers you to create custom datasets tailored to specific problems.

8. Real-World Problem Solving

Web scraping enables you to solve real-world problems, such as:

Aggregating product prices for an e-commerce platform.

Monitoring stock market data in real-time.

Collecting job postings to analyze industry demand.

9. Low Barrier to Entry

Python's libraries make web scraping relatively easy to learn. Even beginners can quickly build effective scrapers, making it an excellent entry point into programming or data science.

10. Cost-Effective Data Gathering

Instead of purchasing expensive data services, web scraping allows you to gather the exact data you need at little to no cost, apart from the time and computational resources.

11. Creative Use Cases

Web scraping supports creative projects like:

Building a news aggregator.

Monitoring trends on social media.

Creating a chatbot with up-to-date information.

Caution

While web scraping offers many benefits, it’s essential to use it ethically and responsibly:

Respect websites' terms of service and robots.txt.

Avoid overloading servers with excessive requests.

Ensure compliance with data privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA.

If you'd like guidance on getting started or exploring specific use cases, let me know!

[jotun-appologist]

Gods, hours are so bad right now I'm barely scraping by

Have an interview in 2 weeks but, that's the only application I heard back from so far. Like, my coworkers, store management, and benefits are all amazing, but corporate sucks ass cutting our store hours so often and getting mad when us being understaffed as a direct result leads to bad reviews. Or us getting bad reviews because corporate pushes the app so hard and customers can't differentiate between problems with the individual store and with corporate and leave bad reviews. We get penalized so hard for every minor little thing because the fucking shareholders don't like seeing Karen's negative reviews at all

I just need a new job so bad

[asif1372]

A Natural Solution for Healthy Skin: My Positive Experience with Vestige Neem

A Natural Solution for Healthy Skin: My Positive Experience with Vestige Neem

Having battled blemishes and uneven skin tone for years, I embarked on a quest to find natural, effective skincare solutions. After much research, I decided to try Vestige Neem, a product formulated with the powerful properties of the neem tree. Here's my honest review after incorporating Vestige Neem into my skincare routine.

First Impressions:

Vestige Neem comes in a simple yet appealing package. I found the tub easy to open and the neem paste itself has a pleasant, earthy aroma. The texture is thick and slightly grainy, but it spreads easily on the skin.

Combating Blemishes:

One of my primary concerns was reducing blemishes and preventing new breakouts. I was pleasantly surprised by the product's effectiveness. Within a few weeks of consistent use, I noticed a significant decrease in the number of blemishes on my face. Additionally, the existing blemishes seemed to heal faster and with less scarring. I attribute this to the neem's natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Promoting an Even Skin Tone:

Uneven skin tone was another bugbear of mine. Vestige Neem, with its natural blood purifying properties, seemed to address this issue as well. Over time, my skin tone appeared more even and radiant. I believe the neem's ability to remove dead skin cells and promote cell regeneration contributed to this positive change.

Gentle on the Skin:

Many over-the-counter blemish-fighting products can be harsh and drying on the skin. Thankfully, Vestige Neem was exceptionally gentle. It didn't cause any irritation or dryness, even on my sensitive skin. In fact, my skin felt softer and smoother after use. I credit the neem's inherent moisturising properties for this added benefit.

A Versatile Product:

Vestige Neem's versatility is another aspect I truly appreciate. Beyond using it as a face mask, I've also found it effective as a spot treatment for occasional breakouts. Additionally, a light application helps soothe minor cuts and scrapes. This multi-purposefulness makes it a valuable addition to my natural skincare regimen.

Overall Satisfaction:

I'm incredibly happy with the results I've achieved using Vestige Neem. It's a natural, effective product that has addressed several of my skin concerns. It's gentle enough for everyday use and offers a multitude of benefits. If you're looking for a natural way to achieve clear, radiant skin, I highly recommend giving Vestige Neem a try. Remember, consistency is key! The longer you use it, the better the results you'll see.

[whumpurr]

Carus pt. 5

cw: intimate whumper, drugging, alcohol abuse, pet whump, defiant whumpee, age difference (both adults), male whumper, male whumpee

masterlist

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Christopher started looking for trainers as soon as he tucked Carus into bed with him. The pet was tired from his tears already, so he slipped into sleep easily, constricted in the layers of comforters and sheets.

The light from Christopher’s phone cast his face in its pale blue. He scrolled through various listings on the internet. Most places were much further than he cared to take Carus. And he wanted Carus to come back home every day, so boarding him was not an option.

Eventually he found a listing for one Madam Eliza. She was nearby, only about a ten minute drive. She hosted the training out of a rented space, she had several other pets that she was training, and she had stellar reviews. Many people claimed that she effectively broke their rebellious pets.

Carus did not necessarily need to be broken, he was not that poor off just yet, but he would surely benefit from having someone who could guide him with a stern hand.

It was decided. The next morning, Christopher would be taking him to Madam Eliza’s and see if they were a nice fit together.

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Carus awoke to a soreness in his chest and the heavy warmth of Mr. Christopher’s comforters on top of him. He got cold easily, so he was more than thankful for the warmth. He reached out to his side and found nothing but empty sheets and blankets. Mr. Christopher must have gotten up already, maybe he was at work. That meant that Carus had to get up and begin his chores. He only hoped that that woman was not there again.

It was a surprise to Carus when he trod down the steps and was greeted not by Josephine, but by Mr. Christopher himself, sat at the dining table with two plates of breakfast in front of him. It was rare that Mr. Christopher was still home when Carus woke up on a weekday. Carus was immediately put on edge, feeling a dread in his stomach as though he had done something wrong. Was Mr. Christopher still upset about yesterday? He wouldn't be surprised-

"Come sit, Carus." The seat next to Mr. Christopher was even pulled out already, eggs and toast on the plate in front of it. Carus had no choice but to take the seat, nervously looking down at the meal before him, hesitant to meet Mr. Christopher’s eye contact.

“I’ve found somebody who can give you some formal training on my behalf. I’m usually too busy to teach you, but…” He paused to take a bite, “If you so dislike Josephine, you can be trained to fully take her place and fulfill all the necessary duties around the house.” Mr. Christopher took a sip of his coffee. He did not tell Carus about how he may even be trained to be complacent with the presence of others in the home. Like a reactive dog, Mr. Christopher knew that he could not simply allow Carus to carry about throwing tantrums every single time someone came over.

Carus nervously took his fork and knife in his hands and started to eat, knowing that he would be disappointing Mr. Christopher if he didn’t. The idea of getting formal training did not sit right with him in the slightest, but if Mr. Christopher wanted it… Who was he to say no? He loved Mr. Christopher, after all. He couldn’t say no to him.

“We will be leaving soon. Make sure you eat enough.”

The room fell quiet, save for the scraping of utensils against ceramic plates. Carus was grateful for this meal, it wasn’t common for him to be able to eat Mr. Christopher’s cooking while it was still hot and fresh. It was usually in glass containers in the fridge that he would microwave. The fresh food sat heavy in his stomach though. He was far too nervous to appreciate it as much as he wanted to.

Carus only managed to stomach half of it before he was pushing the plate towards the center of the table to show Mr. Christopher that he was finished. When his owner did the same, Carus got up and cleared the table for the both of them, putting the dishes into the dishwasher and going to nervously stand next to Mr. Christopher.

“Go get yourself ready. You may be spending the day there.” He said, looking at his phone. Carus took a deep breath and moved upstairs to get himself dressed.

The idea of dressing inappropriately did cross his mind. There was the notion of maybe if he behaved poorly enough, then the instructor would simply not take him.  Yet, he knew that that would invoke the ire of both Mr. Christopher and the instructor, which would probably bite him in the ass later.

He found the loosest shirt he owned, which was not that loose, and pulled it on. It was at least more comfortable than his usual tight tank tops and latex crop tops on his new piercings, but it was still far from a good feeling. It made him wince when he twisted his body and his chest rubbed against the fabric, but he would just have to try his best to ignore it. He pulled on some knee length shorts, because all his long pants were either skin tight or formal.

Carus spared a glance at the mirror in his room and cringed. He looked young and childish dressed like this, two things that he tried his best to stay away from. He wanted to be- or at least look- mature for Mr. Christopher. Carus thought for a moment, and realized that he didn't remember how old he was. He brushed that idea to the side and slipped on some sneakers, heading back downstairs to meet Mr. Christopher.

He held back a shudder at the way Mr. Christopher looked him up and down with a slightly disapproving gaze. Carus should have known that he would not like this immature outfit, but it was all he had.

"Remind me to get you something else to wear." Mr. Christopher folded and set down the newspaper he was reading, putting it next to his empty plate. Carus thought about arguing for a moment, but squashed that down. He wanted to spend the least amount of time possible with this so called 'instructor', so he had to be on his best behavior. He wasn't sure why exactly he was getting sent to someone to be taught, but he figured that if he just showed all around improvement then it should be enough to exempt him.

Mr. Christopher put Carus in the passenger seat of his fancy black car and pulled out of the garage. The drive was tense, silent, and while it was short, it felt like an eternity. They left the expensive neighborhood that they lived in and Mr. Christopher brought Carus to a well off business district. It was by no means poor, but it was below the standard that Mr. Christopher usually set. He parked in front of the building. It was a small, boxy, modern, two story building, with no windows on the second floor. It was painted white, with natural wooden accents and some plants planted in the front yard, surrounded by large smooth grey stones. The two walked down the paved walkway up to the door and Mr. Christopher knocked twice.

A mature, pale skinned woman opened the door. She had a stern look to her face, her dark hair in a tight bun. She looked majestic and intimidating in her age, though she hardly looked past fifty. Carus looked up at Mr. Christopher, wondering if he was actually serious about this.

"Madam Eliza?" Mr. Christopher extended a hand, which the woman took in greeting.

"Pleased to meet you," She nodded, "This is the one you called about?" She didn't even look down at Carus.

"Yes, he's the only pet I have."

"Right, that often poses problems," She released Mr. Christopher's hand. "When they don't need to compete, they have more energy for misbehavior."

The thought of that irked Carus. Another pet? No, he wouldn't allow Mr. Christopher to ever get another pet. The heat of competition and jealousy made his cheeks flush a tad. As if she had read his mind, Madam Eliza spoke up,

"Well, so long as he behaves and learns, you hopefully won't find a need for another pet to discipline him." She clasped her hands loosely behind her back. She had a regal air about her that made tremble. "Just a trial run today?"

"Yes, I expect you to tell me later about how he did."

With that, she brought Mr. Christopher into the building, Carus tailing behind. The inside of the building was a clean, sterile room, vaguely reminiscent of a dentist's reception area. She brought him to a tall desk and slid a stack of papers over to him, instructing him where to fill them out and what each section meant. Carus couldn't believe that he was being handed over so easily, like nothing.

"Thank you for trusting your pet with us," Madam Eliza said, while Mr. Christopher gave Carus a heartbreaking nudge towards her. He obediently stepped forward to stand beside the instructor. "He is in good hands. We look forward to updating you about his progress."

With a short wave, and nary another goodbye, Mr. Christopher left for work. The air was colder and more opressive than it was just a moment ago as Madam Eliza turned and stood in front of Carus, facing him for what felt like the first time.

"We must get you changed, this way." She stepped forward, past the pet. They boarded an elevator and were taken to the second floor. Immediately on this other floor, the building felt different. They exited into a small hallway, with a cabinet that Madam Eliza opened and retrieved clothes from. Doors lined the hallway, and Carus was handed the clothes and directed into one of them.

It was a small room, hardly big enough for him to fit in, probably the same size as that cabinet. A single light shone down from the ceiling onto him. He stripped down and slowly stepped into the plain, boring beige shorts and the loose white t-shirt. It wasn't much different from what he had come in wearing.

"Leave your clothing there," Madam Eliza called through the door, "It will be returned to you at the end of the day."Nervous, Carus stepped out to meet her. His feet didn't want to move, his limbs statuesque, yet he knew that if he didn't behave, he would only receive more punishment. His chest stung as he followed Madam Eliza down the hall.

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Amazon Product Review Data Scraping | Scrape Amazon Product Review Data

In the vast ocean of e-commerce, Amazon stands as an undisputed titan, housing millions of products and catering to the needs of countless consumers worldwide. Amidst this plethora of offerings, product reviews serve as guiding stars, illuminating the path for prospective buyers. Harnessing the insights embedded within these reviews can provide businesses with a competitive edge, offering invaluable market intelligence and consumer sentiment analysis.

In the realm of data acquisition, web scraping emerges as a potent tool, empowering businesses to extract structured data from the labyrinthine expanse of the internet. When it comes to Amazon product review data scraping, this technique becomes particularly indispensable, enabling businesses to glean actionable insights from the vast repository of customer feedback.

Understanding Amazon Product Review Data Scraping

Amazon product review data scraping involves the automated extraction of reviews, ratings, and associated metadata from Amazon product pages. This process typically entails utilizing web scraping tools or custom scripts to navigate through product listings, access review sections, and extract relevant information systematically.

The Components of Amazon Product Review Data:

Review Text: The core content of the review, containing valuable insights, opinions, and feedback from customers regarding their experience with the product.

Rating: The numerical or star-based rating provided by the reviewer, offering a quick glimpse into the overall satisfaction level associated with the product.

Reviewer Information: Details such as the reviewer's username, profile information, and sometimes demographic data, which can be leveraged for segmentation and profiling purposes.

Review Date: The timestamp indicating when the review was posted, aiding in trend analysis and temporal assessment of product performance.

The Benefits of Amazon Product Review Data Scraping

1. Market Research and Competitive Analysis:

By systematically scraping Amazon product reviews, businesses can gain profound insights into market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor performance. Analyzing the sentiment expressed in reviews can unveil strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the market landscape, guiding strategic decision-making processes.

2. Product Enhancement and Innovation:

Customer feedback serves as a treasure trove of suggestions and improvement opportunities. By aggregating and analyzing product reviews at scale, businesses can identify recurring themes, pain points, and feature requests, thus informing product enhancement strategies and fostering innovation.

3. Reputation Management:

Proactively monitoring and addressing customer feedback on Amazon can be instrumental in maintaining a positive brand image. Through sentiment analysis and sentiment-based alerts derived from scraped reviews, businesses can swiftly identify and mitigate potential reputation risks, thereby safeguarding brand equity.

4. Pricing and Promotion Strategies:

Analyzing Amazon product reviews can provide valuable insights into perceived product value, price sensitivity, and the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. By correlating review sentiments with pricing fluctuations and promotional activities, businesses can refine their pricing strategies and promotional tactics for optimal market positioning.

Ethical Considerations and Best Practices

While Amazon product review data scraping offers immense potential, it's crucial to approach it ethically and responsibly. Adhering to Amazon's terms of service and respecting user privacy are paramount. Businesses should also exercise caution to ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, such as the GDPR.

Moreover, the use of scraped data should be guided by principles of transparency and accountability. Clearly communicating data collection practices and obtaining consent whenever necessary fosters trust and credibility.

Conclusion

Amazon product review data scraping unlocks a wealth of opportunities for businesses seeking to gain a competitive edge in the dynamic e-commerce landscape. By harnessing the power of automated data extraction and analysis, businesses can unearth actionable insights, drive informed decision-making, and cultivate stronger relationships with their customers. However, it's imperative to approach data scraping with integrity, prioritizing ethical considerations and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Embraced judiciously, Amazon product review data scraping can be a catalyst for innovation, growth, and sustainable business success in the digital age.

[foodspark-scraper]

Tapping into Fresh Insights: Kroger Grocery Data Scraping

In today's data-driven world, the retail grocery industry is no exception when it comes to leveraging data for strategic decision-making. Kroger, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, offers a wealth of valuable data related to grocery products, pricing, customer preferences, and more. Extracting and harnessing this data through Kroger grocery data scraping can provide businesses and individuals with a competitive edge and valuable insights. This article explores the significance of grocery data extraction from Kroger, its benefits, and the methodologies involved.

The Power of Kroger Grocery Data

Kroger's extensive presence in the grocery market, both online and in physical stores, positions it as a significant source of data in the industry. This data is invaluable for a variety of stakeholders:

Kroger: The company can gain insights into customer buying patterns, product popularity, inventory management, and pricing strategies. This information empowers Kroger to optimize its product offerings and enhance the shopping experience.

Grocery Brands: Food manufacturers and brands can use Kroger's data to track product performance, assess market trends, and make informed decisions about product development and marketing strategies.

Consumers: Shoppers can benefit from Kroger's data by accessing information on product availability, pricing, and customer reviews, aiding in making informed purchasing decisions.

Benefits of Grocery Data Extraction from Kroger

Market Understanding: Extracted grocery data provides a deep understanding of the grocery retail market. Businesses can identify trends, competition, and areas for growth or diversification.

Product Optimization: Kroger and other retailers can optimize their product offerings by analyzing customer preferences, demand patterns, and pricing strategies. This data helps enhance inventory management and product selection.

Pricing Strategies: Monitoring pricing data from Kroger allows businesses to adjust their pricing strategies in response to market dynamics and competitor moves.

Inventory Management: Kroger grocery data extraction aids in managing inventory effectively, reducing waste, and improving supply chain operations.

Methodologies for Grocery Data Extraction from Kroger

To extract grocery data from Kroger, individuals and businesses can follow these methodologies:

Authorization: Ensure compliance with Kroger's terms of service and legal regulations. Authorization may be required for data extraction activities, and respecting privacy and copyright laws is essential.

Data Sources: Identify the specific data sources you wish to extract. Kroger's data encompasses product listings, pricing, customer reviews, and more.

Web Scraping Tools: Utilize web scraping tools, libraries, or custom scripts to extract data from Kroger's website. Common tools include Python libraries like BeautifulSoup and Scrapy.

Data Cleansing: Cleanse and structure the scraped data to make it usable for analysis. This may involve removing HTML tags, formatting data, and handling missing or inconsistent information.

Data Storage: Determine where and how to store the scraped data. Options include databases, spreadsheets, or cloud-based storage.

Data Analysis: Leverage data analysis tools and techniques to derive actionable insights from the scraped data. Visualization tools can help present findings effectively.

Ethical and Legal Compliance: Scrutinize ethical and legal considerations, including data privacy and copyright. Engage in responsible data extraction that aligns with ethical standards and regulations.

Scraping Frequency: Exercise caution regarding the frequency of scraping activities to prevent overloading Kroger's servers or causing disruptions.

Conclusion

Kroger grocery data scraping opens the door to fresh insights for businesses, brands, and consumers in the grocery retail industry. By harnessing Kroger's data, retailers can optimize their product offerings and pricing strategies, while consumers can make more informed shopping decisions. However, it is crucial to prioritize ethical and legal considerations, including compliance with Kroger's terms of service and data privacy regulations. In the dynamic landscape of grocery retail, data is the key to unlocking opportunities and staying competitive. Grocery data extraction from Kroger promises to deliver fresh perspectives and strategic advantages in this ever-evolving industry.

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Outdoor Gloves Guide

Outdoor Gloves Guide

When it comes to outdoor tasks that demand durability, protection, and a reliable grip, nitrile-coated outdoor gloves are a must. Designed to withstand rough surfaces, sharp objects, and varying weather conditions, these gloves are essential for any outdoor enthusiast, gardener, construction worker, or DIY hobbyist. Here, we'll explore some of the best nitrile-coated outdoor gloves with grip, highlighting their unique features and benefits.

 

 

What Goes into a Good Outdoor Glove?

When it comes to outdoor tasks, having the right gear can make a significant difference in your performance, safety, and overall enjoyment. Nitrile coated outdoor gloves with grip are essential tools that provide protection, durability, and excellent traction for a wide range of activities. To ensure you invest in the best pair of gloves for your needs, follow this comprehensive guide to buying the perfect nitrile coated outdoor gloves with grip.

Consider Your Outdoor Activities

Start by identifying the specific outdoor activities you'll be engaging in regularly. Are you an avid gardener, a construction professional, or do you enjoy DIY projects? Different activities may require gloves with varying levels of protection, grip, and flexibility. By understanding your needs, you can narrow down your options and find gloves tailored to your preferred tasks.

Safer Grip Gloves by OPNBar

10053 Whittwood Dr, Suite 11284 Whittier,

CA 90603 USA

657-667-6227

info@safergrip.net

Grip Technology

The primary feature that sets nitrile coated gloves apart is their enhanced grip. Look for gloves with a textured nitrile coating that offers excellent traction even in wet or oily conditions. The grip should allow you to maintain control over tools and materials, preventing accidents and improving efficiency. Prioritize gloves with multiple grip zones for added versatility and adaptability to different tasks.

Material Quality and Durability

Check the quality of the base material and the thickness of the nitrile coating. Opt for gloves made from high-quality nylon, polyester, or other durable materials that can withstand regular wear and tear. The nitrile coating should be thick enough to provide ample protection against cuts, scrapes, and punctures. Investing in gloves with reinforced fingertips and palms can further enhance their longevity and resistance to abrasion.

Size and Fit

A proper fit is crucial for comfort and dexterity during outdoor tasks. Choose gloves that are available in various sizes to ensure you find the one that fits your hands perfectly. A snug fit prevents the gloves from slipping off during use while allowing your hands to move freely. Be sure to consult the sizing chart provided by the manufacturer to find the most appropriate size for your hands.

Comfort and Flexibility

Outdoor tasks can be physically demanding, so prioritize gloves that offer comfort and flexibility. Look for gloves with a breathable design that allows air circulation and prevents excessive sweating. A flexible base material enables better hand movement and reduces hand fatigue, especially during extended use.

Water and Chemical Resistance

Depending on your activities, you may need gloves that are water-resistant or offer protection against specific chemicals. Consider the environments in which you'll be using the gloves and choose a pair that meets those requirements. Some gloves have specialized coatings that repel water and oils, ensuring a secure grip even in wet conditions.

Eco-Friendly Options

If environmental sustainability is a priority for you, consider opting for eco-friendly nitrile coated gloves made from sustainable materials and manufactured using environmentally conscious processes. Several brands are now offering eco-friendly options that reduce their impact on the environment.

Read Reviews and Recommendations

Before making a final decision, read reviews and seek recommendations from other users. Online reviews provide valuable insights into the performance and durability of the gloves, helping you make an informed choice.

Choosing the best nitrile coated outdoor gloves with grip involves considering your specific outdoor activities, grip technology, material quality, size and fit, comfort, water and chemical resistance, and eco-friendliness. By following this guide, you can confidently select a pair of gloves that will serve as a reliable companion for all your outdoor adventures, providing the protection, durability, and grip you need to excel in every task.

Materials that Enhance Grip

Various materials and technologies contribute to the grip-enhancing properties of hiking gloves. Some of the most popular choices include:

Silicone patterns: Many high-quality gloves incorporate silicone patterns on the palms and fingers, offering an impressive grip on multiple surfaces.

Textured synthetic materials: Gloves made with textured synthetic materials, such as polyurethane or rubber, provide an excellent balance between grip and durability.

Innovative grip technologies: Some gloves utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance their grip capabilities, such as strategically placed padding, ergonomic design, or moisture-wicking materials.

Benefits of Hiking Gloves with Grip

Hiking gloves with superior grip features offer numerous advantages, including:

Safety: A firm grip helps prevent accidents and injuries resulting from slips or loss of balance.

Versatility: Gripping gloves enable secure handling of various gear and equipment, making them suitable for different outdoor activities.

Comfort: Gloves with exceptional grip often boast ergonomic designs and materials, providing comfort during extended hikes.

Improved performance: Enhanced grip contributes to better control and dexterity, allowing hikers to tackle challenging trails with confidence.

Investing in hiking gloves with outstanding grip capabilities is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts. These gloves provide safety, versatility, and comfort while enhancing your overall performance on the trail. Before embarking on your next adventure, consider upgrading to gripping hiking gloves for a more enjoyable and secure experience.

Grip gloves are specialized gloves designed to provide an enhanced grip when handling objects. They are widely used in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive, to improve productivity and reduce the risk of accidents. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using grip gloves and explore the different types of grip gloves available in the market.

Types of Grip Gloves

Latex Grip Gloves: Latex grip gloves are made of a latex coating over a knit or woven base material. They are lightweight and offer excellent grip in wet or dry conditions. Latex grip gloves are commonly used in the healthcare industry, where they provide protection against infectious materials.

Nitrile Grip Gloves: Nitrile grip gloves are made of a synthetic rubber material that is resistant to punctures, cuts, and chemicals. They offer excellent grip in wet or oily conditions and are commonly used in the automotive and manufacturing industries.

PVC Grip Gloves: PVC grip gloves are made of a PVC coating over a knit or woven base material. They are lightweight and offer good grip in wet or oily conditions. PVC grip gloves are commonly used in the food processing and janitorial industries.

Leather Grip Gloves: Leather grip gloves are made of high-quality leather and offer superior grip and durability. They are commonly used in the construction and landscaping industries, where workers need to handle heavy tools and materials.

Cut-Resistant Grip Gloves: Cut-resistant grip gloves are made of specialized materials that offer protection against cuts and abrasions. They are commonly used in industries where workers handle sharp tools and materials, such as the construction and manufacturing industries.

Choosing the Right Grip Gloves:

When choosing grip gloves, there are several factors to consider, including the type of work being performed, the level of grip required, and the potential hazards present in the workplace. Some important factors to consider include:

Material: The material of the gloves should be chosen based on the type of work being performed. For instance, latex grip gloves are suitable for healthcare workers, while nitrile grip gloves are better for automotive and manufacturing workers.

Grip: The level of grip required will depend on the nature of the work being performed. Workers who handle heavy or slippery objects may require gloves with a stronger grip, while those who handle smaller components may require gloves with a more delicate grip.

Size: The gloves should fit snugly to ensure maximum grip and protection. It is essential to choose gloves that fit properly to avoid slipping or sliding while working.

Durability: The durability of the gloves should be considered when choosing grip gloves. Workers who handle sharp or abrasive materials may require gloves that are more durable to prevent punctures or tears.

Employee Safety

Employee safety should be a top priority in any company. Apart from the obvious pain and suffering with worker deaths and injuries, workers who are injured on the job could sue a company for financial damages. Injuries may make them less productive when they return to work. It is important that employers effectively communicate safety standards to every employee, and train them properly.

Safer Grip Gloves by OPNBar™️ are ideal work grip gloves for all-day use for light manufacturing, warehouse operators, and for use in maintenance areas.

Our new and improved Safer Grip nitrile coated grip gloves by OPNBar are ideal multi-purpose work grip gloves for various applications like trucking and delivery, warehouses, maintenance areas, light manufacturing and carpentry. They are also great for gardening, and various outdoor activities that require grip in wet conditions, like boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.

Coated Grip Gloves

Safer Grip nitrile coated gloves are made of 15-Gauge nylon polyester engineered yarn. The glove conforms to the operator’s hand and offers maximum flexibility and comfort. Safer Grip spandex nylon glove palms are coated in micro-foam nitrile, and are quite flexible, making Safer Grip nitrile coated grip gloves the perfect nitrile foam gloves for working with tools and protecting your hands and products. The latest glove offers a durable thumb crotch for extra grip and protection.

Coated foam grip gloves are extremely popular, primarily because they have a good price point.  They are effective and comfortable, provide great dexterity, and protect operator hands from hazards, as well as protect products from workers’ hands.

Foam coatings can be applied and used in wet, oily, cold, and normal situations. Safer Grip spandex gloves with a long lasting microfoam nitrile coating are breathable with a coarse surface that can suck up oil and liquid, and maintain grip and tactility even when wet.

Nitrile Foam Grip Gloves Coating

Safer Grip Gloves by OPNBar™️ grip gloves are dipped in a special longer lasting formula, with a durable nitrile foam coating that improves tactility and dexterity. The foam coating resists cuts, abrasions, and tears, and is also a good alternative for people with latex allergies or want an alternative to leather. Safer Grip gloves are dipped in an improved nitrile microfoam formula in a three-quarter palm dip. Micro-foam technology offers great breathability, making them cool and comfortable to wear, in any environment.

Lots of Features

15-Gauge Nylon/Spandex Liner

Tough Micro-Foam Nitrile Coating

Touchscreen Compatible Grip Gloves that Work with Phone

Superior Grip, Dexterity & Protection

Ultra Soft Fitting, Breathable

Abrasion Resistance: 40,000 cycles, EN388:4131X

Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Skin Friendly, Latex Free

Machine Washable

CE Compliance

Safer Grip nitrile coated grip gloves are CE Certified, EN388 4131 compliant, and have an abrasion resistance of 40,000 cycles. Safer Grip gloves are Oeko Tek Standard 100, are skin friendly, latex free, and guarantee a high level of protection, comfort, and durability.

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety.

SAFER GRIP Gloves by OPNBAR™️ apparel carries the STANDARD 100 label.  You can be certain that every component has been tested for harmful substances and are harmless for human health.

In the test, they take into account numerous regulated and non-regulated substances, which may be harmful to human health. In many cases, the limit values for the STANDARD 100 go beyond national and international requirements.

More Features of Safer Grip

Touchscreen Compatible Grip Gloves that Work with Phone

These work gloves are also touchscreen compatible on 4 fingers!

Ultra Soft Fitting, Breathable

These lightweight work gloves offer superior breathability and are quite form fitting.

Superior Grip, Dexterity & Protection

Nitrile coated work gloves offer versatile protection for many environments.

Reinforced Thumb Crotch

The thumb crotch on these work gloves provides a firm grip for these grip gloves.

Abrasion Resistance: 40,000 cycles, EN388:4131X

SAFER GRIP gloves are tested to have an abrasion resistance of 40,000 cycles!

Tough Micro-Foam Nitrile Coating

SAFER GRIP nitrile dipped work gloves and nitrile coated in a special, long lasting formula.

Versatile Weather Protection

These safety gloves can offer protection not only for your hands and products, but also weather elements as well.

Latex Free, Skin Friendly

Skin friendly, latex free, and guarantee a high level of protection, comfort, and durability.

Industrial Use Features of Safer Grip

Construction, Carpentry, Roofing

Woodworking/Carpentry Gloves

These construction gloves are also great for being woodworking gloves and roofing gloves.

Warehouse Gloves

These warehouse gloves also make great moving gloves or box handling gloves.

Mechanic Gloves

These mechanics gloves also make great shop gloves or gloves for home improvement.

Truck Driver Gloves

SAFER GRIP gloves are popular truck driver gloves for their versatility and comfort.

Versatile Outdoor Uses of Safer Grip Gloves

Gardening Gloves

SAFER Grip gloves make great outdoor gloves and gardening gloves.

Hiking Gloves

These are great for everyday use in the outdoors and also make excellent hiking gloves.

Boating Gloves

Nitrile coated gloves provide dexterity in wet environments making them great boating gloves and fishing gloves.

Biking and Outdoor Gloves

These firm grip gloves are also great as biking gloves or daily outdoor gloves.

Protecting your hands should be your top priority, and the best way is to use work gloves. Yes, these work gloves are great as they provide a layer of protection to the knit gloves and give a non-slippery experience.

Gloves can be made of nylon, cotton, and even polyester or engineered yards called Kevlar or Dyneema. This material is an excellent alternative for expensive leather gloves.

The palm-coated industrial work gloves are great for different use in the automotive industry, construction, or even in sampling and handling products, which offer a better, and anti-slip grip.

Glove Coatings

The dip coating is applied on the knit gloves to give a good layer of protection. However, the amount of coating can be customized as follows:

Full Dip

The full dip allows covering the whole hand including the lower wrist.

Palm Dip

The palm dip will cover the whole palm including the fingertips for a better shield.

¾ Dip

The ¾ dip protects the palm, knuckles, and fingers.

What’s Grip Gloves Do you Prefer?

These tough coatings will give a perfect experience for handling tough materials filled with grease and chemicals. These gloves will enhance durability, chemical resistance, and even cut protection.

Many coatings can be used on knit gloves which are as follows:

Nitrile Foam

Latex

PVC

Neoprene

Zed coat

Micropore Nitrile

Polyurethane (PU)

Now, let us have a brief look at all these types of coating.

Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves

Industrial environments of today carry many activities that have risks. Governments and businesses in many countries define guidelines that benefit the safety of their workers. Many industrial applications promote the use of nitrile foam grip gloves for industry workers as a means of safety.

For Those with Allergy Concerns

Nitrile foam grip gloves are a type of glove made from nylone and coated with synthetic rubber. Nitrile is a polymer compound with a production process similar to that of making rubber. Unlike rubber however, nitrile is a 100% synthetic substance and typically does not create any type of allergic reaction on the human body and as a result, is accepted and used in many businesses. Nitrile is the synthetic form of latex and is commonly chosen for its strength.

Nitrile Latex vs Rubber

Just like natural rubber, Nitrile latex does not contain latex proteins. Nitrile rubber provides excellent resistance to tears and punctures and is almost 3 times stronger than natural rubber. Nitrile stands up well to oil, and makes it is a good choice for handling small wet/oily parts.

Features of Nitrile Foam Gloves

The main feature of knit nylon gloves coated with nitrile is their good grip and dexterity. Nitrile coated palm and fingers provide protection from abrasion, excellent grip, are extremely thin and durable, are breathable, comfortable, cut resistant, have great dexterity, tactility, and sensitivity.

There are various types of Nitrile coated glove dips available, some of them which include Nitrile palm coated grip gloves, foam Nitrile coated gloves, and fully coated Nitrile gloves.

All-Weather Grip Gloves

Many businesses use nitrile work grip gloves for their workers and most of these companies, especially in cold weather areas of the world. Nitrile foam gloves can keep worker’s hands warm in cold weather conditions and allow them to move their hands freely and easily even in cold conditions as well as protect their hands from harmful substances, cuts, and abrasion.

Works Well with Wet Conditions and Oil

Nitrile foam gloves withstand oils and have tactility even when wet. Nitrile coatings protect hands by preventing oil from penetrating through the gloves. Some applications include working with small or oily parts, as nitrile coating provides a secure grip.

Durable and Long Lasting

Nitrile foam gloves do not easily break down, delaminate or blister-like other coating materials in the presence of oils and in general. This makes nitrile foam gloves a choice for jobs that require a high degree of sensitivity and dexterity, especially when grip is important such as assembly, construction, painting, working on automotive, handling small oily parts and components, gardening, machining, maintenance, warehouses, and trucking. Recreationally, they are also great for gardening, and various outdoor activities that require grip in wet conditions, like boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.

Other Information on Nitrile Foam Gloves

Nitrile foam gloves are perfect for general work because of their durability and robustness. The nitrile coating will prevent cuts, tears, and even abrasions. These grip gloves work well between -25 F and 350 F.

Nitrile foam gloves are durable, but they will not provide a robust grip in oily and wet conditions compared to micropore nitrile gloves.

Nitrile foam coating may not be ideal for liquids and adhesives because they may seep inside the gloves.

Latex Coated Gloves

Latex-coated gloves are soft and flexible. These soft gloves give a perfect grip and an anti-slip experience. Latex-coated gloves work well in all circumstances and temperatures, and they are a perfect choice for high temperatures too.

Latex gloves fall in the category of the most durable gloves, but you may experience low abrasion and oil resistance. Latex gloves can resist the use of alcohol and some categories of ketones, but they won’t work well for organic solvents and hydrocarbons.

Latex gloves are perfect to use in construction, masonry, and even landscaping.

Micropore Nitrile Gloves

Micropore nitrile gloves work best for oily grip. These gloves consist of different suction cups which absorb all the oil and liquid providing a firm grip.

This coating doesn’t work well with adhesives, but the outcome is highly abrasion-resistant.

Polyurethane Coated Gloves

Polyurethane-coated gloves come with the best stretch and flexibility. These gloves work well for delicate applications, and the coating offers flexibility.

Polyurethane-coated gloves are resistant to all kinds of liquids, including oil. It is also heat resistant, but these gloves are not recommended to use above 79 degrees celsius. These polyurethane gloves work perfectly well for aerospace, fine part handling, and even with assembly and inspection.

PVC Gloves

PVC gloves work the best with adhesives, and they are abrasion-resistant. The adhesives won’t stick on the gloves so that you can work without any hassle. These gloves are best when working with furniture, automotive assembly, and trim applications.

These PVC gloves are perfect to use within cold conditions, and these PVC gloves are flexible but not tactile with rubber products.

Neoprene Coating Gloves

Neoprene coating gloves are synthetic rubber that also comes with chemical stability and heat resistance. These gloves are suitable for chemical-resistant and fire-retardant installations.

Neoprene coating will provide a dry, oily, and wet grip, but it has low resistance towards abrasion.

Final Verdict!

Nitrile foam grip gloves are more versatile do not easily break down, delaminate or blister-like other coating materials in general. This makes nitrile foam gloves a choice for jobs that require a high degree of sensitivity and dexterity, especially when grip is important such as assembly, construction, painting, working on automotive, handling small oily parts and components, gardening, machining, maintenance, warehouses, and trucking. Recreationally, they are also great for gardening, and various outdoor activities that require grip in wet conditions, like boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.

Looking for comfortable grip gloves should be your topmost priority so that there is no chance of removing these grip gloves and damaging your skin and hands.

Nitrile foam grip gloves will become your new favorite with a long-lasting experience.