#Data Reconciliation

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The Important Role of Data Reconciliation in Modern Business Operations

One important aspect of the informed decision-making process is data reconciliation. Learn what it is and why it is important in today’s modern business operations.

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SAP Central Finance replicates data from source system so its important to have data reconciled from business perspective and accuracy is the key.

For source SAP systems below standard reports are provided by SAP

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⸻  𐄁  𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐄  𝐈𝐍𝐂.  //  𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌  𝟎𝟗𝟗.𝐀

SUBJECT  INTAKE  FOR  DUAL-IDENTITY  REGISTRY FLOOR  OF  DISSENT  —  DISSENSION  INITIATIVE,  FLOOR  40  –  RESTRICTED All  data  collected  is  strictly  classified.  Retrieval  of  memory  post-submission  is  forbidden.

[  𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗥-𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘  𝗜𝗡𝗖.  //  𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠  ]

╰──  olivia cooke,  34,  cis-female,  she & her  ]   ＞  𝙾𝙱𝚂𝙴𝚁𝚅𝙴𝙳   𝙰𝚂𝚂𝙴𝚃   𝙻𝙾𝙶:  The  individual  known  informally  as  [  SCARLETT VALENTINE  ]  has  been  noted  for  presence  within  the  Downe’s  Hollow  parameters.  According  to  behavioral  estimates,  they  present  at  approximately  [  THIRTY-FOUR  ],  and  have  been  under  evaluation  for  [  SEVEN MONTHS  ].  During  scheduled  daylight  hours,  they  are  recorded  operating  in  the  role  of  [  DISSENSION EMPLOYEE  /  CODE HARMONIZATION OPERATOR  ].  Community  observation  reports  suggest  notable  behavioral  markers:  prone  to  [  MACABRE  ]  under  stress,  yet  reportedly  [  PRODIGIOUS  ]  in  collective  settings.  Volner-issued  residency  placement:  [  CORNELIUS CIRCLE / GUINEVERE LANES  ].  Echo  archetypes  detected  in  personality  patterns  include:  [  a blistered tongue, seared and branded by transgression and abuse and guilt; the mortar holding together a stalwart dam; echoes of the past, cloaked in spectral veils, transmuted into whispered horrors — a delicate alchemy of pain and poetry  ].  𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚂:  under  continued  observation..  Decompression  tolerance  uncertain.  Reintegration  probability:  INCOMPLETE. Continue on to Dissension Form below:

╰──  𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡  𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬  𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟  𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘  —  𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗥  𝟰𝟬  𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦. 

＞  INTERNAL  IDENTIFIER:   SCAR V   ＞  DEPARTMENT  ASSIGNMENT:   DATA RECONCILIATION   ＞  TASK  UNDERSTANDING:    “I make nonsense make sense, then feed it to a machine that doesn’t care.”  ＞  LAST  PERFORMANCE  NOTE:   “Scar V has demonstrated consistent noncompliance within the Innie environment, frequently exhibiting defiant behavior and engaging in multiple attempts to breach containment protocol in an attempt to leave. Instances include the physical disruption of workflow and the aggressive misuse of office equipment toward colleagues. Notably, subject has already undergone the Remorse Index Recitation three times within the first seven months of assignment, an intervention typically reserved for higher-tier infractions. On the upside, she exhibits excellent emotional containment, especially when witnessing distress in others. Highly efficient under duress. Unclear if empathy is genuine or rehearsed.”  ＞  CROSS-MEMORY  TRACE  DETECTED?:   NO   ＞  DREAM  REPORT  (  IF  ANY  ):   A young, terrified voice saying she can’t quite recognize saying, “Don’t look at me like that,” though no one is in the room.  ＞  MOTIVATIONAL  SCORE:   ERRATIC 

𐄁  𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗥-𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘  𝗜𝗡𝗖.  //  𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧  𝗢𝗡𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚  𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

FORM  82-D  |  RESIDENCY  JUSTIFICATION  INTAKE: Your  responses  are  recorded  under  Civic  Harmony  Protocol  6.1.  Please  answer  with  full  clarity  and  personal  accountability.  Ambiguity  may  result  in  further  observation.

1. At  the  time  of  your  Procedure,  you  were  given  the  opportunity  to  decline.  And  yet,  you  proceeded.  Why  did  you  choose  Dissension?

Scarlett  leans  back  in  the  too-small  chair,  arms  folded  like  a  closing  statement.  One  brow  arches,  slow  and  surgical. ❝ Because  hell  with  fluorescent  lighting  that I wouldn't remember sounded  better  than  the  one  I  was  already  in.  ❞  Her  silence  lingers  just  long  enough  for  her  to  speak  without  words  —  the  way  her  leather  jacket  frames  her  shoulders  like  quiet  defiance,  &  how  her  jeans,  worn  soft  at  the  knees,  settle  into  their  own  steady  truth.   ❝ You  people  were  offering  a  clean  slate.  No  memories,  no  guilt, no  name  for  half  a  day. Just  buttons  to  press  and  rules  to  follow or whatever.  Sounded  like  a  spa  day  for  the  soul. ❞ The  whiskey  from  the  night  before  still  coats  to  the  back  of  her  throat  —  a  warm,  bitter-sweet  lacquer  that  strikes  like  a  slow-burning  ember,  equal  parts  comfort  &  corrosion.  ❝ Guess  I  should’ve  asked  about  the  fine  print.  Like  the  part  where  your  clean  slate  might  still  bleed  through.  ❞ Insert  hard,  razor-edged  look:  ❝ But  hey  —  what’s  a  little  corporate  haunting  between  strangers,  right? Gotta make a goddamn living somehow. ❞

2.  At  the  time  of  your  arrival,  what  were  you  running  from,  or  toward?

Her  fingers  drum  once,  twice,  against  the  cold  metal  of  the  table  before  curling  into  a  loose  fist.  Her  doe  eyes,  flat  and  unreadable,  flick  upward  like  a  flicked  switchblade.  She’s  never  been  one  to  temper  her  reactions  (  not  like  her  sister  )  —  discipline  wasn’t  part  of  the  armor  she  laced  on  each  morning,  right  alongside  those  worn,  unwashed  jeans  &  that  five-letter  snarl  of  a  personality:  bite  first,  never  bother  with  the  after.  Flattery  slides  off  her  like  rain  on  iron  —  useless,  dull.  So  when  she  answers  with  that  signature,  tight-jawed  grit,  it’s  easy  to  miss  the  flicker  —barely  there  —  of  something  sharper  than  disinterest,  a  faint  spark  catching  at  the  corner  of  her  hawkish  eyes.  A  glint,  brief  as  breath,  betraying  that  maybe  —  just  maybe  —  she’s  listening. ❝ Running? ❞  Scarlett  echoes,  like  the  word  tastes  foreign.  ❝ No,  see  —  running  implies  there  was  a  plan.  A  direction.  Something  stupidly  poetic. ❞  She  leans  back  slightly,  head  tilting.   ❝ I  walked.  Tripped,  maybe.  Fell  into  this  shit  town,  it  seems. ❞  Her  voice  drops,  low  and  dry.   ❝ But  for  the  sake  of  'playing  along'  let’s  just  say...  I  wasn’t  chasing  anything.  Just  hoping  the  next  place  wasn’t  worse  than  the  last. ❞  Her  throat  undulates  with  a  hard  swallow,  &  then,  with  a  grin  that  doesn’t  reach  her  eyes:  ❝ But  you  already  knew  that,  didn’t  you? ❞

3.  Do  you  believe  you  chose  this  life,  or  were  chosen  for  it?

Scarlett  scoffs  —  quiet,  dry  —  like  the  question  itself  left  a  bad  taste  in  her  mouth.  She  shifts  in  her  seat,  one  boot  tapping  a  lazy  rhythm  against  the  floor,  arms  crossed  like  armor  stitched  from  disdain.  ❝  Is  that  your  way  of  asking  if  I  believe  in  fate?   ❞ she  mutters,  voice  flat  but  laced  with  that  low,  razored  edge. ❝  'Cause  if  so,  the  answer’s a big ole' fuck  no.  I  believe  in  gravity  and  poor  decisions.   ❞ Her  fingers  ghost  along  the  table’s  edge,  pausing  for  a  beat,  like  she  might  say  more — like  something  almost  slips. It's  common  knowledge  that  she  speaks  in  sharpened  challenges,  each  one  flung  with  the  ease  of  someone  who’s  had  too  much  practice  and  not  nearly  enough  restraint.  By  now,  they  roll  off  the  fork  of  her  tongue  like  second  nature  —  acid-laced,  intentional,  impossible  to  misread.  She’s  mastered  the�� art  of  wielding  judgment  like  a  weapon  while  hoisting  a  silent,  fluorescent  'KEEP  OUT'  sign  in  the  same  breath  —  an  elegance  of  deflection  honed  not  by  chance,  but  by  choice.  The  only  honest  thing  about  her right now  is  that  she  walked  straight  into  this  interrogation,  knowing  full  well  the  knives  it  would  throw.  And  still,  her  face  remains  carved  from  something  tougher  than  resolve  —  cheek  tight,  jaw  like  chewed  concrete,  each  brittle  muscle  grinding  down  on  the  weight  of  unsaid  things.  With  a  crooked  half-smile,  sharp  as  glass: ❝  Doesn’t  really  matter  if  I  chose  it  or  not,  does  it?  I'm  in  it.  That’s  the  punchline.  ❞

4.  When  you  envision  the  person  you  used  to  be,  what  part  of  them  still  lingers  in  the  current  design?

Exhaling  through  her  nose  —  sharp,  almost  amused  —  as  if  the  question  is  a  joke  told  poorly  at  the  wrong  end  of  the  world,  she  tilts  her  head  in  thought.  She  leans  forward  just  enough  to  let  the  light  catch  the  hollow  under  her  cheekbone,  hazel  eyes  flicking  up  with  that  signature  brand  of  mean-sweet  indifference.  ❝  Depends  on  who  you  ask,  ❞ she  mutters,  thumb  tracing  the  edge  of  the  table  like  she’s  thinking  about  gouging  it.  ❝  Some  might  say  the  attitude.  Others—  ❞  she  clicks  her  tongue,  considering,   ❝  —the  unfortunate  habit  of  surviving  things  I  probably  shouldn’t.  ❞  Setting  her  chin  on  her  knuckles,  Scarlett  lifts  her  gaze  again,  still  and  dry  and  razor-flat.   ❝ I  wouldn’t  know.  I  stopped  looking  at  her  a  long  time  ago.  ❞

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞  𝐭𝐨  𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞  𝐈𝐧𝐜.,  𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦  𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵  𝘪𝘴  𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺  𝘢𝘯𝘥  𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦  𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴  𝘵𝘩𝘦  𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧.  𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳  𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦  𝘩𝘢𝘴  𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯  𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘥,  𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳  𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭  𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥.  𝘞𝘦  𝘢𝘳𝘦  𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥  𝘵𝘰  𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯  𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴  𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺  𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲  𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱  𝘁𝗼  𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲  𝘆𝗼𝘂  𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿  𝗼𝘂𝗿  𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. –  Compliance.  Continuity.  Purpose.

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god i feel like today i need to watch 5 different streams just to get the full picture of what happened today on a base level

[quilleth]

the extreme level of 0 fucks to give i feel about work lately is kind of problematic. but also...i give 0 fucks about it. just absolutely 0 motivation beyond the most bare minimum i can get away with doing and that's not even really motivation. that's just "i need to not be a complete bump on a log or i will get fired and we literally cannot afford to live if i do not have a job and also i would lose my admittedly very good healthcare that is covering therapy and medications and testing for my adhd, insomnia, and chronic fatigue." but like i don't care about it. i'm back in the office full time (i work remote during breaks) and i'm dreading it

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With Innrly | Streamline Your Hospitality Operations

Manage all your hotels from anywhere | Transformation without transition

Managing a hotel or a multi-brand portfolio can be overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple systems, reports, and data sources. INNRLY, a cutting-edge hotel management software, revolutionizes the way hospitality businesses operate by delivering intelligent insights and simplifying workflows—all without the need for system changes or upgrades. Designed for seamless integration and powerful automation, INNRLY empowers hotel owners and managers to make data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency.

Revolutionizing Hotel Management

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, efficiency is the cornerstone of success. INNRLY’s cloud-based platform offers a brand-neutral, user-friendly interface that consolidates critical business data across all your properties. Whether you manage a single boutique hotel or a portfolio of properties spanning different regions, INNRLY provides an all-in-one solution for optimizing performance and boosting productivity.

One Dashboard for All Your Properties:

Say goodbye to fragmented data and manual processes. INNRLY enables you to monitor your entire portfolio from a single dashboard, providing instant access to key metrics like revenue, occupancy, labor costs, and guest satisfaction. With this unified view, hotel managers can make informed decisions in real time.

Customizable and Scalable Solutions:

No two hospitality businesses are alike, and INNRLY understands that. Its customizable features adapt to your unique needs, whether you're running a small chain or managing an extensive enterprise. INNRLY grows with your business, ensuring that your operations remain efficient and effective.

Seamless Integration for Effortless Operations:

One of INNRLY’s standout features is its ability to integrate seamlessly with your existing systems. Whether it's your property management system (PMS), accounting software, payroll/labor management tools, or even guest feedback platforms, INNRLY pulls data together effortlessly, eliminating the need for system overhauls.

Automated Night Audits:

Tired of labor-intensive night audits? INNRLY’s Night Audit+ automates this crucial process, providing detailed reports that are automatically synced with your accounting software. It identifies issues such as declined credit cards or high balances, ensuring no problem goes unnoticed.

A/R and A/P Optimization:

Streamline your accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) processes to improve cash flow and avoid costly mistakes. INNRLY’s automation reduces manual entry, speeding up credit cycles and ensuring accurate payments.

Labor and Cost Management:

With INNRLY, you can pinpoint inefficiencies, monitor labor hours, and reduce costs. Detailed insights into overtime risks, housekeeping minutes per room (MPR), and other labor metrics help you manage staff productivity effectively.

Empowering Data-Driven Decisions:

INNRLY simplifies decision-making by surfacing actionable insights through its robust reporting and analytics tools.

Comprehensive Reporting:

Access reports on your schedule, from detailed night audit summaries to trial balances and franchise billing reconciliations. Consolidated data across multiple properties allows for easy performance comparisons and trend analysis.

Benchmarking for Success:

Compare your properties' performance against industry standards or other hotels in your portfolio. Metrics such as ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), and occupancy rates are presented in an easy-to-understand format, empowering you to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Guest Satisfaction Insights:

INNRLY compiles guest feedback and satisfaction scores, enabling you to take prompt action to enhance the guest experience. Happy guests lead to better reviews and increased bookings, driving long-term success.

Key Benefits of INNRLY

Single Login, Full Control: Manage all properties with one login, saving time and reducing complexity.

Error-Free Automation: Eliminate manual data entry, reducing errors and increasing productivity.

Cost Savings: Pinpoint problem areas to reduce labor costs and optimize spending.

Enhanced Accountability: Hold each property accountable for issues flagged by INNRLY’s tools, supported by an optional Cash Flow Protection Team at the enterprise level.

Data Security: Protect your credentials and data while maintaining your existing systems.

Transforming Hospitality Without Transition

INNRLY’s philosophy is simple: transformation without transition. You don’t need to replace or upgrade your existing systems to benefit from INNRLY. The software integrates effortlessly into your current setup, allowing you to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional guest experiences and achieving your business goals.

Who Can Benefit from INNRLY?

Hotel Owners:

For owners managing multiple properties, INNRLY offers a centralized platform to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and maximize profitability.

General Managers:

Simplify day-to-day operations with automated processes and real-time insights, freeing up time to focus on strategic initiatives.

Accounting Teams:

INNRLY ensures accurate financial reporting by syncing data across systems, reducing errors, and streamlining reconciliation processes.

Multi-Brand Portfolios:

For operators managing properties across different brands, INNRLY’s brand-neutral platform consolidates data, making it easy to compare and optimize performance.

Contact INNRLY Today

Ready to revolutionize your hotel management? Join the growing number of hospitality businesses transforming their operations with INNRLY.

Website: www.innrly.com

Email: contact@innrly.com

Phone: 833-311-0777

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Blended-Shore Bookkeeping Services for Stress-Free Business Growth | Collab Accounting 

Is your bookkeeping slowing down your business? Collab Accounting offers Expert Blended-Shore Bookkeeping Services to manage transactions, data entry, and account reconciliation for you. Our professional team ensures compliance, accuracy, and peace of mind—so you can focus on scaling your business. Connect with Collab Au and transform your bookkeeping and payroll processes today! 

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What to consider when selecting reconciliation software? Why Businesses Need Reconciliation Software

Reconciliation is a critical financial process that ensures accuracy by matching internal records with external statements, such as bank transactions, supplier invoices, and customer payments. Without proper reconciliation, businesses risk financial misstatements, fraud, and compliance issues.

To streamline this process, companies rely on reconciliation software, which automates transaction matching, detects errors, and ensures data accuracy. By reducing manual effort, businesses save time, enhance compliance, and maintain financial transparency.

Types of Reconciliation

Bank Reconciliation: Matches internal cash records with bank statements to prevent errors.

Vendor Reconciliation: Ensures payments align with supplier invoices.

Customer Reconciliation: Verifies that all payments are correctly recorded.

Intercompany Reconciliation: Ensures consistency across subsidiaries.

Payroll Reconciliation: Confirms payroll transactions match records.

General Ledger Reconciliation: Validates financial transactions for accurate reporting.

Choosing the Right Reconciliation Software

Selecting reconciliation software involves considering compatibility with existing tools, scalability for business growth, automation capabilities, and compliance with financial regulations. Features like real-time processing, fraud detection, and multi-currency support can further enhance financial control.

How Automation Simplifies Reconciliation

Manual reconciliation is time-consuming and error-prone. Automation speeds up transaction matching, reduces human errors, improves compliance, and enhances fraud detection. It ensures businesses are always audit-ready while cutting costs and increasing efficiency.

To read the full article, click on the link here.

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Numbers Whiz Needed! MSU Hiring an Accounting Assistant - February 2025

Do you have a passion for accounting and a keen eye for detail? Midlands State University (MSU) is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Accounting Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic university environment and contribute to the smooth financial operations of the institution. What You’ll Do (The Accounting…

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Business Zakat Calculation in ALZERP Cloud ERP Software

Benefits of Using ALZERP for Zakat Calculation

ZATCA Compliant Software: ALZERP is designed to meet all ZATCA requirements, ensuring that Zakat calculations are accurate and compliant with Saudi tax regulations.

Efficient VAT Management: In addition to Zakat, ALZERP manages VAT reporting and compliance, providing an all-in-one solution for tax management.

Zakat Calculation Software: The built-in Zakat calculator simplifies the complex process of determining Zakat obligations, reducing errors and ensuring timely submissions.

Automated Tax Compliance: The software automates the tax compliance process, from calculation to submission, minimizing manual intervention and the risk of errors.

Zakat and Tax Automation: ALZERP integrates Zakat and tax processes, automating calculations, reporting, and compliance tasks.

Real-Time VAT Reporting KSA: The system offers real-time reporting, allowing businesses to stay up-to-date with their tax liabilities.

Saudi Tax Compliance Software: Tailored specifically for the Saudi market, ALZERP ensures businesses meet all local tax and Zakat obligations.

Tax Optimization Tool: By providing insights into Zakat and tax liabilities, ALZERP helps businesses optimize their financial strategies.

VAT Fraud Detection: The system includes features to detect and prevent VAT fraud, ensuring the integrity of financial transactions.

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Data Reconciliation System | Sysbu.com

With the sophisticated data reconciliation technology offered by Sysbu.com, you can easily reconcile your data. Accurate outcomes are here to stay; bid adieu to manual errors.

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CentralFinanceHelp has information on data reconciliation in SAP Central Finance. Learn how to guarantee data consistency and correctness between source systems and Central Finance.

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Coworkers, Clubs, and Confessions

It's Monday and the start of another amazing week of working and getting older. You were entering your mid twenties and all you could think about was how you were getting older way faster than you were getting your life together. While you weren't necessarily a failure, you also weren't , in your mind, someone who had their life even mostly put together. You worked as a Data Analyst at a mid size logistics company. It wasn't even close to a glamorous life but you made enough and had enough growth opportunity to keep you around. You also had a few good work buddies you were able to chat with while at work so at least work wasn't a complete drag. You had gotten in a little late this morning so you had been working to get all caught up from the weekend so you didn't notice someone sneak up behind you.

"What's that?" You hear someone quietly ask. Startled, you look to the left and are immediately met by the beautiful face of Yoo Jimin aka Karina who you had known since you both started at the company 2 years ago. "Oh this, I'm just working on the Bank Reconciliation for Month End for one of your companies" you replied. "Yep, not for me at all. How was your weekend Y/N?" Karina asked. You told her about your weekend and asked about hers. After talking for a bit, she casually asked if you wanted to get drinks with her and her friends that weekend. "Yeah, I'm down. Just let me know where and when" "Perfect, let me get your number so I can text you the details later" she cheerily replied.

Throughout the week, you and Karina chatted off and on in person at work and over text. While you had worked together for 2 years, you and her had always been work friends at best. You barely spoke to anyone at work for your first year while she went out of her way to form relationships with as many coworkers as she could. Being the same age and entering at the same, made you a perfect target for this approach so after a while you and her actually became close (mostly through her own determination to form friendships with as many people her age at work as possible); but you and her had never talked or hung out after work, unless it was a work event, before now. You were nervous the entire week because you had know idea of what Friday night would look like. Obviously Karina was beautiful and an amazing person so you naturally were attracted to her when you first met, but you were also you so when you met her you immediately put yourself in the friendzone (or at least you did your own mind so you never would think of trying anything) because you knew it would only end in rejection.

Friday night came and you were going to meet Karina and her friends at this club called "Blarneys". You were much more of nerd than anything else so you had thrown on your one good "going out" fit which included a basic black bomber jacket, gold chain, light grey t shirt, and black jeans. You texted Karina that you would be there in 5 and she told you that she and her friends at a booth in the back corner of the club in the VIP section and to drop her Karina at the door. Arriving and getting into the bar purely cause of the bouncer recognized her name, you made your way through the club and to the VIP section. Noticing you first, Karina excitedly jumped up and yelled out your name. Hearing your named called you looked around and found Karina doing small little jumps up and down. Seeing that it was Karina, you smiled at her and were giving her a polite nod when you noticed exactly what she was wearing. She had a tiny silver tank top that showed off her midriff and looked like it was holding on for bare life trying to keep her tits contained and a matching skirt that barely covered ass. Her little jumps didn't help your imagination with how it caused her top ato be strained even more. Waving you in, you sat in the empty spot next to Karina and said hi to her three friends. "Hi I'm Y/N. I work with Karina". "Hi, I'm Giselle" the one with the pink her replied. "Hi, I'm NingNing". the one with the jet black hair replied. "And I'm Minjeong but you can call me Winter and I'm Karina's best friend" the blonde one replied. "It's nice to meet you all. I've heard some stories about each of you but its nice to put faces to the names" you responded. "Awesome, now that you all have met. Lets do shots" Karina exclaimed.

4 shots later, which was a lot for you since you were a lightweight, you were buzzed and idly chatting with Winter while the other 3 danced. "You know, I like you. I'm happy that you're the one Jimin-ie has a crush on" Winter drunkingly slurred. Since you were a bit drunk, you weren't sure you heard her right. "Oh shit, I wasn't supposed to say that. Ohhhh noooo, Unnie is gonna be so mad. Don't tell Jimin-ie I told you kay?" She asked. "Huh" you confused you replied. "Exactly" Winter replied. 10 seconds later, you see Karina stumbling back to the table. "Done with dancing?" you asked. "For now yes, Y/N I need your help." she replied. "What's up" you asked. "There is this weird guy who keeps staring at me on the dance floor. I need you to pretend to be my boyfriend". "Uh, I mean sure, but what do you want me to do". "Just come with me and follow my lead" Karina replied while grabbing your hand and dragging you onto the dance floor. Placing your hands on her waist, Karina turned around and started grinding on you in the middle of the dance floor. Confused and not sure how to act, you tried to ask her about where the weird guy was; but instead of replying, Karina forced you to pull her closer and started to move your hands up and down her exposed sides and on her abs. Feeling yourself harden against her ass, you hoped she didn't notice and it seemed in like she didn't notice anything. Instead, each time you felt your hard on brush against her ass, she backed her ass into you more while making sure you held on tight to her. After a few songs of grinding, Karina spun around and whispered into your ear "I still see him staring at me and now us. Time for the next step." Confused you looked at her and just saw her give you a smirk. Seconds later, your senses were overwhelmed by the feeling of Karina's lips on yours. Losing focus, you melt into the kiss. Feeling your resolve waver, Karina deepened the kiss and moved your hands from her waist to her ass. Falling into your drunk and lust filled desires, you start to grope Karina's ass while she subtly to thrust her clothed cunt against your dick. Needing to resupply on oxygen, you two break apart. Catching your breath, you look at Karina confused. "Don't think, just follow my lead and feel" Karina softly asked you. Seeing you nod in confirmation, Karina grabbed your hands again and led you back to the booth that Winter, Giselle, and NingNing were once again sitting at.

You two sat down and Karina snuggled into your shoulder before ordering more shots. Acting like they didn't notice, her friends started chatting to you and Karina like everything was normal. After another 3 shots and another 30 minutes of hanging out, Karina said she was thinking about heading out and asked if you could walk her home. Being the gentlemen that you were, you agreed to. After saying your goodbyes, you two headed out of the club and to Karina's apartment. While leaving the club, Karina grabbed her hand and kept holding it the entire way home. Not wanting to fuck whatever this was up, you just continued to follow her lead (although there wasn't much of an inner conflict as buzzed you was very prone to being led by others). Eventually you arrived at her apartment, after unlocking her door while still holding your hand, you were expecting her to let go, say goodbye, and you would be on your way home. Instead, after unlocking the door, she pulled you inside just like how she pulled you onto the dance floor and guided you from the club to her apartment. Closing the door, you turn and are met by her lips once again.

Aggressively pulling you into her bedroom and falling onto her bed while still making out. You eventually break free of her lips and look down at her messy hair, smudged makeup, and swollen lips. Your eyes then drift a little further and you find yourself staring at the amble amount of cleavage that the tiny excuse of a top she has on gives you sight of. Seeing you stare, she smirked and said "you want to see my tits dont you?". Unable to talk, you just nod your head. Seeing you nod, Karina slowly takes off her top and reaches around slowly to unhook her bra. With her top off and your hands unhooking her bra, you anxiously await the reveal of her glorious tits. Hearing the click of the release, you get ready to see her tits to be out in the open only for the bra to fall slightly before being stopped. Getting blue balled from the sight you were anxiously waiting for, you give off a sad groan. Hearing this, Karin's smirk grows bigger and she says "If you want to see my tits and to fuck me, you have to answer 1 questions truthfully. Why haven't you made a move on me?". Even while drunk, this question still gave you pause. Taking a second to build up the courage, you respond "A few reasons: 1) I don't want to mess up our friendship 2) I don't want to make cause our work relationship to become weird. 3) You're you and I'm me. Even if I did ask you out, you would almost 100% say no because your extroverted, fun, and great at developing relationships with people and I am introverted, awkward, and bad at all the small little things that make people like someone and 4) Because of that, I put you in a box after initially meeting you where I can never develop feelings because I know there will never be a chance of us being together so I rather just only ever think of you as a friend. Hearing this, you see Karina develop a slight scowl before saying "Well you're an idiot because I do like you and I thought you were cute when we first met and began to fall for you." "Wait Really?" "Yes and now that I have heard your reasons, I'm a bit fucking angry so here is what is going to happen. I am going to let my bra fall. You are going to tear off my skirt and panties. Then we are going to fucking like bunnies until we pass out and then tomorrow we are going to have some morning sex, shower, then go to brunch as a couple then a movie and finally going to come back here where you are going to fuck me into oblivion again. Okay?"

Once again, unable to form a sentence, you just nod. Seeing that, Karina lets her bra drop and you instantly assault her tits with your mouth. Swapping from tit to tit, you suck and massage her boobs until she is a moaning mess. After letting you make out with her tits for a while, Karina eventually tore you off her tits and reminded you what else you needed to take care of. You slowly peeled her skirt of her and were met by the a tiny black thong that barely covered her cunt. Sliding that off of her as well, you finally come face to face with her shaven pussy. You dive right in and start feasting on her like a starved man until your face is covered in her sweet nectar. Feeling her orgasm approaching, Karina pulls your face back up to eye level before pulling you in for a sloppy kiss. After making out and humping each other a bit, Karina pulls her lips away from you. "It's time for the main even" Karina whispered into your ear. You then move yourself over her entrance before looking at her to confirm that this is what she wants. Meeting your eyes and giving you a head, you capture her lips with your own before burying yourself in her cunt. It took everything in your power to not cum right from entering her. Giving her a few seconds to adjust to you, you start to pound into her without abandon. Feeling your both of your orgasms approaching you try to pull out of her before it's too late, sensing this Karina locks her legs behind your back and pulls you even deeper in her pussy saying "Don't you fucking dare pull out. This cock is mine and I want it filling me with load after load of your cum." The combination of her dirty talk and you being buried inside of the tightest cunt you think known to man, you start to fill her with your Cum. The feeling of your cum filling her pushes Karina to orgasm as well. With your cock acting as a plug, your combined cum fills Karina's womb so much that some starts to overflow and seeps out of her cunt and past your cock and onto her bed. Exhausted you two collapse and start to pass out; but not before you are able to flip over so your on your back and Karina is laying on your chest. You two then are knocked into sleep with your cock still acting as a plug keeping your combined loads locked in Karina's womb and your cock sheathed in the warmth of her cunt.

[unsolicited-opinions]

Doesn’t the Egyptian navy also enforce the blockade?

I thought it was Israel and Egypt both. But I’ve seen no mention of Egypt’s involvement recently.

(I did see that Egyptian authorities have stopped, detained and deported many of the “march to Gaza” activists.)

Explained: Egypt, the Gaza Blockade, and the March for Gaza activists

If you've seen MSM coverage about the Gaza blockade, you may well believe that Israel is the only country enforcing it.

Egypt has also enforced a blockade on Gaza since 2007. This isn't a secret, it's a long-standing policy, but it rarely shows up in activist slogans, protest chants, or international outrage.

That's part of the reason why western March to Gaza activists were so confused by what they encountered in Egypt.

I can't find any clips of these encounters which aren't biased, so this will have to do:

So let's put this in context.

What Is the Gaza Blockade?

In 2007, after Hamas took control of Gaza from the Palestinian Authority in a violent coup, Israel and Egypt both imposed blockades on the territory.

Israel's blockade focuses on land, airspace, and maritime access (because it shares all of those with Gaza) with the stated purpose of preventing weapons smuggling and rocket attacks. Egypt's blockade is focused mainly on the land border at the Rafah crossing - the only non-Israeli border Gaza has.

Both countries restrict what and who can move in and out. Both justify it on security grounds. Israel cites rocket fire and terror tunnels. Egypt cites Hamas’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, a banned and often brutally suppressed group inside Egypt.

What did Egypt do differently at their border with Gaza after Hamas took over?

Tightened Restrictions: Egypt imposed much stricter controls on the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza.

Rafah Crossing Closure and Intermittent Openings: The Rafah crossing was largely closed by Egypt after the Hamas takeover. It has only been opened intermittently since then, primarily for limited purposes, such as allowing special shipments of medical supplies or facilitating travel for individuals requiring medical treatment.

Participation in the Blockade: Egypt joined with Israel in enforcing a blockade of Gaza, aiming to prevent weapons smuggling and exert economic pressure on Hamas. The blockade has severely restricted the flow of essential goods, contributing to economic hardship and limiting the freedom of movement for Gazans.

Crackdown on Smuggling Tunnels: Egypt launched efforts to destroy the smuggling tunnels that had become a vital lifeline for goods entering Gaza, going so far as to flood the tunnels in 2015.Mediation Efforts: Egypt has engaged in mediation efforts between Fatah and Hamas, the two main Palestinian factions, attempting to broker reconciliation agreements. The Rafah crossing has sometimes been used as a tool in these negotiations.

Focus on Security Cooperation with Israel: Egypt has coordinated closely with Israel on security matters related to the border, which has contributed to the tightening of restrictions on the Rafah crossing. 

Egypt's policies regarding the Rafah crossing have not been static. They have varied depending on internal Egyptian politics, regional dynamics, the state of relations between Egypt and Hamas and security concerns.

Here's a snapshot from August 2023 put out by OCHA, using data provided by Hamas (accuracy questionable, but this demonstrates international attention to the matter.)

While participating in the blockade, Egypt has also sought to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, particularly during times of crisis. For instance, in 2014, Egypt permitted the World Food Programme to bring food through the Rafah crossing.

Does Egypt Enforce a Naval Blockade Too?

Not like Israel does because it doesn't have to. Egypt controls its own coastal waters, but doesn't patrol Gaza's maritime border.

It does tightly restrict access to its land border at Rafah and coordinates with Israel on border and security policies. So while there isn't a direct Egyptian naval blockade, Egypt enforces restrictions on movement and trade just as seriously on land.

Why Don't Activists Talk About Egypt's Role?

Egypt's participation in the blockade is a matter of record. It controls a major border crossing. It restricts people and goods. It's even used violence to destroy smuggling tunnels and detain activists. Yet I've never seen news of protests against Egypt.

Why? Because nuance messes up the narrative and doesn't fit into the oppressor/victim dynamic.

The dominant narrative in much of the West frames the Gaza conflict through the lens of settler colonialism, with Israel as the powerful, evil, European colonizer and Palestinians as the indigenous, helpless, innocent, virtuous colonized. That framing doesn't leave room for Arab states to be seen as complicit or even hostile to Hamas. It flattens the region's politics into a binary that leaves out information which is needed to understand the region.

Put another way, it's easier for some activists to blame Israel alone. Criticizing an Arab country like Egypt (especially one run by an authoritarian government) complicates the story. Also, it doesn't fit on a sign or in a hashtag.

What About the "March to Gaza" Activists?

As noted above, Egyptian authorities detained and deported international activists trying to join a solidarity march to Gaza. These are the same types of activists who accuse Israel of violating human rights for restricting access to Gaza.

So finally, a certain kind of Westerner has noticed that Egypt also has a blockade. Even so, there were no major headlines, no global protests against Egypt, and barely a whisper on social media. Ground News shows the coverage spread is spread pretty evenly.

When Israel stops people at the border, it's called apartheid. When Egypt does it, it's mostly ignored. Why the double standard? (You know why.)

Why Does Egypt Enforce a Blockade at All?

Egypt sees Hamas as a national security threat. Hamas is an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, which Egypt's government sees as a terrorist organization. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power after removing a Muslim Brotherhood president from office in a military coup. Sisi subsequently was elected as Egyptian president and enjoys substantially more support than his predecessor. He has cracked down hard on violent Jihadist/Islamist movements of all kinds.

In September of 2013, an Egyptian court banned the Brotherhood and ordered the seizure of its assets and associations. In December of 2013, the Sisi government officially declared the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization.

In addition to targeting the Muslim Brotherhood, Sisi's government has waged a continuous and often brutal campaign against various jihadist groups, most notably Wilayat Sinai (formerly Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis), which pledged allegiance to ISIS, in the Sinai Peninsula. This campaign has involved large-scale military operations, curfews, and the displacement of residents.

The Sisi government consistently frames its actions as a necessary "war on terror" to protect Egypt from extremism and instability, and this narrative has resonated with many Egyptians weary of political turmoil.

So Egypt's policy isn't about helping Israel. It's about controlling what happens on its own border and containing a group it sees as dangerous and destabilizing.

Why Does Any of This Matter?

If you want to understand the blockade (and the conflict in general) you need the full picture.

You need to embrace complexity nuance, and shades of grey. You need to let go of the egotistical Western view that the world generally thinks like you do and shares your general values. They don't, it doesn't. The world is too complex to flatten to a binary. Here are some complexities which many Western leftists seem not to grasp:

Arab Regimes are neither Anti-Zionist Saints nor Pro-Hamas Allies.

A common but false assumption among many Western activists is that Egypt and other Arab states are natural allies of Palestinians in their struggle against Israel. Egypt:

Is deeply suspicious of Hamas (an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, which is outlawed in Egypt and viewed as a terrorist threat).

Has its own national security interests that are often at odds with Palestinian groups.

Maintains its own blockade on Gaza, which predates and operates alongside Israel’s.

Western activists who believe that "Free Palestine" is the unifying moral cause of the Arab world often miss that most Arab regimes are more concerned with their own security concerns, domestic stability, counterterrorism, and maintaining authoritarian control than championing Palestinian liberation. It just doesn't matter to them the way it matters to the Western "Pro-Palestinian" activists.

Egypt Co-Enforces the Gaza Blockade

Egypt controls their Rafah border, the only crossing from Gaza not controlled by Israel.

Egypt routinely keeps the Rafah crossing closed, except for specific humanitarian cases or diplomatic arrangements.

Egypt blames Hamas for instability and violence that spills into the Sinai, and it does not want a flood of refugees escaping into the Egyptian Sinai.

Anti-Imperialism Has Become Weirdly Pro-Imperial

One of the bitter ironies of the Western left's approach is that their anti-imperialism tends to romanticize or whitewash non-Western authoritarian states.* In the name of fighting US or Israeli imperialism, they ignore or excuse:

Egypt's military dictatorship and brutal police state.

Assad's war crimes in Syria.

Iran's suppression of women and minorities.

Russia's aggressive expansionism.

China's human rights abuses against many, including the Uyghurs

This highlights broader confusion among Western "Pro-Palestinian" activists

They seem to reduce every situation to "colonizer vs colonized," or "Oppressor vs Victim" and place all Arab actors automatically on the side of victims justly seeking justice...ignoring that states like Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Saudi Arabia have their own histories of colonialism, suppression, and regional imperialism which are varied, complex, and frequently in competition.

They treat Hamas as if it's just a resistance movement rather than a militant Islamist regime which is:

Hostile to Egyptian authority,

Fundamentally illiberal

Hostile to the rights of women and LGBTQ+ persons

In conflict not just with Israel, but also with Fatah (the Palestinian Authority), Egypt, and much of the Arab world.

Missing out on post-colonial dynamics

Try to watch this with Egyptian eyes:

The Egyptians in the video don't just despise Hamas. There's more happening here.

Keep in mind that Egypt was ruled (in whole or in part) by the British as a colonial power from 1882 to 1956.

This uninvited guest, this British Welshman who doesn't speak Arabic and knows nothing about Egyptians or Gazans...is condemning and lecturing Egyptians on their moral obligations as Muslims...on their own soil...with patronizing language like "I believe that the people of the Arabic nations have a white heart."

How might you feel if you were an Egyptian cop or soldier who was expected to be calm while being condescended to this way by this man?

Can you see the extraordinary privilege of which this Welshman is totally unaware and how inappropriate his actions are even by the Western left's own domestic standards and social mores?

His condescension to Egyptians is textbook Orientalism. It's cringe on so many levels.

Projection of Western Political Tropes

These activists (instead of learning about peoples who are geographically, ideologically, and politically distant from them and just as complex as people anywhere) project their own local, parochial, left-wing, binary, intersectional frameworks onto a region where those frameworks don’t translate.

In Egypt, you don’t get to chant "Free Palestine" and assume the police will see you as righteous or even harmless. You're more likely to be detained, interrogated, or worse - and not because they oppose dignity, safety, and self-determination for Palestinians, but because they oppose dissent and are sick to death of being condescended to by Westerners who don't know a single thing about them.

Well, Israelis don't know anything about them either!

~20% of Israel's citizens are Arab and speak Arabic. Another 20% of Israelis who are Jews speak fluent Arabic and you can study Arabic as a second language in Jewish public schools in Israel.

About 40% of Israeli citizens speak Arabic.

Most Jewish Arabic-speakers' families came to Israel from Arab lands where they'd lived for centuries as second-class citizens. They know Arab people and Arab culture. They have Arab co-workers, Arab doctors, Arab judges, and Arab members of their parliament. They have no problem seeing Arabs, individually and collectively, as complex, sophisticated people with intelligence and agency.

Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur:

Western activists seeking to enter Gaza via Egypt discovered to their horror this week one of the most obvious and basic facts about the Gaza war: That Egypt's military dictatorship doesn't care one whit how much Palestinians suffer behind the heavily-armed border fence it has installed between Egypt and Gaza. That this came as a shock to Western activists is itself a function of the fact that they know very little about the subjects of their moral emotions, because the basic purpose of Palestinian activism in the West isn't to move the needle for Palestinians - a task that would require knowledge and nuance and a capacity for self-critique - but merely to experience those moral emotions. I know it can be hard to see it, but this is as far from actual focused concern for Palestinians as Iran's, Egypt's and France's diverse hypocrisies. If given the choice between, for example, an Israeli victory that produces a free and prosperous Gaza and an Israeli loss that sends Gaza back into the clutches of Hamas for another generation, most of these activists will enthusiastically endorse the latter. Because feelings.

Yep. Because feelings.

Tacked on at the End: The Open Air Prison Myth

The claim is often made that the blockade by Egypt and Israel made Gaza, until 10/7/23, an open air prison.

I'm not even going to waste words disputing this. Watch these:

(*Any interest in a future explainer on Tankies?)

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