#Comprehensive Checklist

[dimdiamond]

Just read The Miniaturist and I have never read a book that made me cry but still disappointed me so much.

[paopuofhearts]

A good litmus test for checking your own activism:

"Is what I'm saying / doing actually directly benefiting those I'm aligning with?"

[Maybe even a "how" to really help clarify].

[ivygorgon]

A new video was added to Ivy Gorgon's playlist, Modern Survival Tips and Tricks. Bugging Out Isn’t What You Think | The Reality of SHTF In this video "Bugging out isn't what you think the reality of SHTF" We break down the real difficulties of bugging out and why it’s far more complicated than just grabbing a bug out bag and disappearing into the wilderness. Whether you're prepping for civil unrest, natural disasters, or a full-blown SHTF situation, understanding the right time and way to evacuate is just as crucial as knowing when to stay put As a prepared citizen we never know when we will face uncertain times. Understanding when to bug out or when to bug in will ultimately determine if you survive. We delve deep into the fundamental aspects of bug out planning, covering mental resilience and navigation strategies, as well as selecting the appropriate bug out gear and avoiding common pitfalls. You’ll gain insights into preparing a reliable bug out location, crafting a foolproof bug out checklist, and comprehending the advantages of bugging out versus bugging in. Additionally, this comprehensive guide covers transportation preparation, survival strategies, and emergency preparedness techniques that can significantly enhance your chances of reaching safety or being caught in a disaster. Preppers generally always have a good plan. This video prepares you for any dangerous encounter or hiding situation, whether traveling solo or with a group. #SurvivalTips #BugOutBag #EmergencyPreparedness #SurvivalSkills #Prepping #SHTF #theoutdoorsman Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJDbXcqMPluIGqSp-ICE_lA/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Outdoorsman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoorsmans_channel -The Outdoorsman

[genderqueerdykes]

yesterday when working with my case manager, she went through a long checklist of my comprehensive needs to refresh our treatment plan. as a part of the questions she was asking me, she asked for various areas of my financial struggles, including if i was able to afford social activities such as hanging out with friends, going to the movies, etc. as part of my necessary purchases. the question was specifically phrased as "Do you have enough money every month to be able to afford social activities?"

this was not proposed as a "luxury". the question was not phrased as "Do you have enough money every month to afford luxuries/luxury purchases?" this was listed with the necessities like food, housing, medical needs, transportation, bills, and clothing. this made me burst into tears when i realized it was considered a necessary part of everyone's mental and well being. my case manager told me that not a singular person on this planet deserves to have to "earn" the right to socialize, interact with leisure activities, or to do things that bring you personal fulfillment. your money does not, and should not entirely go toward survival and practicality. it will ruin your mental health.

to any poor person who has ever been told that they don't "need" or "deserve" social or leisure activities or that your money "needs" to go 100% toward survival: they are straight up lying to you. it is a fundamental part of your mental health. don't fucking listen to them.

[monukumarefr]

Essential Clauses in Indian Franchise Agreement: A Legal Checklist

A franchise agreement is one of the most crucial aspects of the franchise business model, and without this agreement, no relationship between a franchisor and franchisee can be legally established. So, creating a comprehensive agreement is an important step which outlines all possible terms and conditions in detail. This is created beforehand to avoid any misunderstanding or to resolve the dispute effectively.

[furnacerepair7]

Top Factors to Consider in Choosing Furnace Repair Services

Understanding the Importance of Furnace Repair Services Ensuring that your furnace is in optimal working condition is crucial for maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Furnace repair services play a vital role in diagnosing and fixing issues that can affect the performance and longevity of your heating system. When choosing a furnace repair service, it is essential to consider…

[baysidepeninsulapoolcompliance]

Pool Safety Checklist For Homeowners

[corpzoventuresprivatelimited]

Embarking on a new business venture in India is an exciting journey. However, navigating the intricate web of legal and regulatory requirements can be daunting. This comprehensive guide serves as a roadmap, equipping you with the knowledge and resources to ensure your business operates compliantly from the outset.

[chaosroid]

Trying to explain Warframe to new people is impossible without sounding absolutely insane. It's like, if a game had an identity crisis...but in a good way. An identity buffet, if you will. There's so much in this game it's sensory overload.

You like space dogfights? Rogue-lites? Fishing, mining, player housing? How about Guitar Hero, space shanties, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? Let's not forget the dating sim. Oh yeah, you can add a birthing QTE rhythm minigame too, because why not. I'm waiting for the inevitable sex update, cause y'know, we've gotten this far without imploding, so it might as well happen. Like what the fuck even is this game anymore. Nobody knows! Not even the devs themselves. It's all held together by dreams, duct tape and vibes at this point, but somehow it works.

Hop on Warframe, we have:

Bionicle meets Neon Genesis Evangelion

12 yr olds turning the geneva conventions into a checklist

your trans robot mom who has DID

old man yaoi

a traumatized group of bisexuals fighting the Y2K bug

an autistic child and his fidget spinner solos god

a fish voiced by Astarion

workers' union committing terrorism against capitalists

incel who tries to destroy the sun because he fumbled a bad bitch (she took the kids)

a boyband that you have to slay for weapons

and an eldritch entity beyond human comprehension that can only be defeated by the power of love

And if you think all that sounds unhinged out of context, don't worry, It's just as unhinged with context.

[favouritedave]

FUCK LANDLORDS!!!! FUCK YOU!!!!!! FUCK LANDLORDS THAT DONT ACTUALLY DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THE PROPERTY USEABLE AND SAFE TO LIVE IN!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE VERY GENUINELY THE WORST AND I HATE YOU !!!!!!!!

[savingourfour-leggedfriends]

Preparing Your Home For A New Pet : The Essential Checklist

Bringing a new pet into your home requires preparation. This post provides a comprehensive checklist to ensure your home is ready to welcome your furry friend.  Crafting Safe Havens: Ensuring Comfort for Your New Companion When you bring a new pet into your home, their sense of security is paramount. Creating designated safe spaces for your furry friend not only promotes their well-being but…

[bitchesgetriches]

{ MASTERPOST } Everything You Need to Know about How to Pay off Debt

Understanding debt:

Let’s End This Damaging Misconception About Credit Cards

Season 2, Episode 10: “Which Is Smarter: Getting a Loan? or Saving up to Pay Cash?”

Dafuq Is Interest? And How Does It Work for the Forces of Darkness?

Investing Deathmatch: Paying off Debt vs. Investing in the Stock Market

How to Build Good Credit Without Going Into Debt

Dafuq Is a Down Payment? And Why Do You Need One to Buy Stuff?

It’s More Expensive to Be Poor Than to Be Rich

Making Decisions Under Stress: The Siren Song of Chocolate Cake

How Mental Health Affects Your Finances

Paying off debt:

Kill Your Debt Faster with the Death by a Thousand Cuts Technique

Share My Horror: The World’s Worst Debt Visualization

The Best Way To Pay off Credit Card Debt: From the Snowball To the Avalanche

The Debt-Killing Power of Rounding up Bills

A Dungeonmaster’s Guide to Defeating Debt

How to Pay Hospital Bills When You’re Flat Broke 

Ask the Bitches Pandemic Lightning Round: “What Do I Do If I Can’t Pay My Bills?” 

Slay Your Financial Vampires

Season 4, Episode 3: “My credit card debt is slowly crushing me. Is there any escape from this horrible cycle?” 

Case Study: Held Back by Past Financial Mistakes, Fighting Bad Credit and $90K in Debt 

Student loan debt:

What We Talk About When We Talk About Student Loans

Ask the Bitches: “The Government Put Student Loans in Forbearance. Can I Stop Paying—or Is It a Trap?”

How to Pay for College without Selling Your Soul to the Devil

When (and How) to Try Refinancing or Consolidating Student Loans

Ask the Bitches: I Want to Move Out, but I Can’t Afford It. How Bad Would It Be to Take out Student Loans to Cover It?

Season 4, Episode 4: “I’m $100K in Student Loan Debt and I Think It Should Be Forgiven. Does This Make Me an Entitled Asshole?” 

The 2022 Student Loan Forgiveness FAQ You’ve Been Waiting For

2023 Student Loan Forgiveness Update: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 

Our Final Word on Student Loan Forgiveness 

Avoiding debt:

Ask Not How Much You Should Save, Ask How Much You Should Spend 

How to Make Any Financial Decision, No Matter How Tough, with Maximum Swag

Your Yearly Free Medical Care Checklist

Two-Ring Circus 

Status Symbols Are Pointless and Dumb 

Advice I Wish My Parents Gave Me When I Was 16 

On Emergency Fund Remorse… and Bacon Emergencies

Should You Increase Your Salary or Decrease Your Spending? 

Don’t Spend Money on Shit You Don’t Like, Fool

The Magically Frugal Power of Patience

The Only Advice You’ll Ever Need for a Cheap-Ass Wedding 

The Most Impactful Financial Decision I’ve Ever Made… and Why I Don’t Recommend It 

3 Times I Was Damn Grateful for My Emergency Fund (and Side Income) 

Buy Now Pay Later Apps: That Old Predatory Lending by a Crappy New Name 

Credit Card Companies HATE Her! Stay Out of Credit Card Debt With This One Weird Trick 

Ask the Bitches: Should I Get a Loan Even Though I Can Afford To Pay Cash? 

The Bitches vs. debt:

I Paid off My Student Loans Ahead of Schedule. Here’s How.

I Paid off My Student Loans. Now What?

Hurricane Debt Weakens to Tropical Storm Debt, but Experts Warn It’s Still Debt

The Real Story of How I Paid Off My Mortgage Early in 4 Years

Case Study: Swimming Upstream against Unemployment, Exhaustion, and $2,750 a Month in Unproductive Spending 

That’s all for now! We try to update these masterposts periodically, so check back for more in… a couple… months??? Maybe????

[monukumarefr]

Understanding Disclosure Requirements in Indian Franchise Agreements

Non-compete clauses are specially mentioned in a franchise agreement to ensure that any sensitive or confidential information or secret is not compromised to any outside authority by the franchisee without the authorization of the franchisor, and to ensure that this clause is obeyed properly, the franchise agreement shall properly distinguish in it that which information is confidential and which is not. No matter in which category the information falls, an important point to note is that every piece of information shall be discussed in as much detail as possible and in a simplified manner which both the franchisor and the franchisee understand and agree to after mutual discussions.

[physalian]

Beta Reader Checklist! (Suggestions)

Beta reading is highly, highly subjective, so take this whole post with a massive grain of salt. IMO, in short, more feedback is always safer than less feedback, unless the author states otherwise.

Like, if they ask you to do a final read through for any lingering issues, you can speed-read your way through the manuscript for general vibes and enjoyability. If this is the first round of edits and beta reads, the more you can give them, even if you think you're over-reaching, the better.

Thank you to all my betas thus far, absolutely no shade meant with this post. Everybody's got different expectations. This is meant to help anyone who's unsure about the task before them.

So I'm going to use some snippets from my seasoned beta reader's feedback from my upcoming novella for the variety of commentary you can give.

Positive vibes/reader reaction

Even if the manuscript is a hot mess, sending back a beta read with 0 good things to say is going to demoralize the author. Even if all you can say is "this is a cool concept that can benefit from a better execution," letting the author know that they've written something salvagable helps, especially if you can do it in the first few paragraphs.

Grammar and Syntax

You are not a line editor and should not be expected to line edit someone's first draft (and this beta got the ~7th draft). However, if you do see something while reading, there's no reason that you can't leave a suggestion.

Fun commentary

We authors like to know that the reader is connecting with the story. These comments tells me absolutely nothing helpful about bettering the manuscript, but they're human responses from a human reader and it's just nice to see. Beta readers are casual, you should be allowed to stay stuff like this.

Developmental edits

Beta readers generally come before the big expensive editor (if you ever hire one at all) which means the goal is more big picture, developmental commentary over splitting hairs about punctuation. This comment got me to add about half a paragraph's worth of extra narrative to expand upon, because I liked the suggestion.

Continuity and reader comprehension

This novella happens to be about a niche subject that not every layman reader will understand, so I have to find the line between overexplaining to those who know, and underexplaining to those who don't, without reading like a textbook. The top line I ended up leaving as I didn't think the risk of confusion was worth the added technical detail. The bottom line was a continuity error that I did have to fix.

Repetition and style

I'm an author who will always look for ways to lower my word count. Sometimes cutting a random line is better for the narrative than doubling down and trying to justify it with extra details. In this case, I over-used a motif, and happily saved myself 7 words.

Potential for extra detail

If you struggle with lengthening your word count, you can ask your betas to focus on where the narrative is thin and can benefit for more immersion and backstory. This beta leaves me comments everywhere suggesting places for extra sensory details, as I write very lean narratives with little fluff, and my consistency with sensory details varies widely.

All told, over 21k words of story, this beta left me exactly 100 comments, and a couple quick line edits within the text itself. It shows me, at the very least, that she was engaged with the story. The only time she doesn't leave me comments is when a scene is so intense that she forgets to make one.

The Reader Report

The reader report is a separate document from the manuscript copy that compiles and condenses the beta's thoughts into a much shorter format so the author doesn't have to scroll up and down constantly for a big picture takeaway. It also expands upon any commentary the beta had, but didn't want to put in a single tag within the narrative and is typically written after most of the manuscript has been read for overall thoughts.

This beta in particular knows what I like, which is breaking down the report by chapter (or parts in this case). The only thing missing from her delivery is a final conclusion that will answer the three big questions:

Did she like it?

Would she buy it?

Would she recommend it?

But it was also done in a rush and in her email she said I made her cry so I count that as a yes for all 3.

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I did not implement every suggestion from her, but I did acknowledge where other readers might feel the same and weighed the pros of trying to satisfy everything vs maintaining my clear vision.

The benefit of the beta process, if you work with multiple betas, is having more than one reader's opinion, and why I don't think anyone should pay ridiculous fees for a developmental editor. My betas all had different opinions on this manuscript, and I can treat their feedback like a scatterplot, deciding on revisions with an average throughline.

At the end of the day, you write for yourself, not to please any one beta reader. They're suggestions, not rules, and even if your beta tells you they hate it, you at least learn who your target audience isn't, and what naysayers wouldn't like.

[feytouched]

see this is what happens when my personal list of resolutions starts making the rounds, the piss on the poor reading comprehension makes a guest appearance :))

naturally i don't think grief is, nor should it be, productive in a that-girl-planner-and-checklist, chores-and-spreadsheets sort of way. i don't mean productivity in a capitalist lens. i mean productive the same way a cough is productive: you need to feel it - it serves a function, so you can be healthy emotionally. ignoring it or repressing it is unhealthy, it has to happen in order to make way for other emotions, to produce deeper understanding and growth. in that sense, it is a productive emotion.

not all necessary, productive emotions are pleasant; grief certainly is not, though you can learn to welcome its lessons in some ways. then again, not all unpleasant emotions are necessarily productive. if grief can offer catharsis, guilt and regret can not, they are like a dog chasing its tail and will only lead you to cyclical negative - unproductive - emotions, because guilt is at its core self-loathing while grief is at its core love. therefore: grief is productive; guilt is not.

and i am in fact speaking from my own subjective experiences with grief and regret (obviously, since this was a personal post on my personal blog about my personal resolutions, worded in a way that speaks to my own understanding of the matter)! if they don't apply to you, great! don't expect universally applicable enlightenment from a stranger's journal entry on tumblr dot org!