#Project Helix Reference

[glitch07deity]

"Phazon madness is a concern, but refinements in the infusion process should reduce or neutralize the odds of mental degeneration."

Making my brother's dragon into a phazon-infused villain >:)

[the-flesh-is-willing]

wow i have NOT been keeping up w the news. my boy vivek ramaswamy dropped out ig that was expected

go haley go haley go

[deityoftherain]

tales of the empires | AU Masterpost

This masterpost is dedicated to my Empires SMP S1 canon divergent AU, tales of the empires! For a little bit of insight into a portion of my worldbuilding, look under the cut! If you have any questions, feel free to enter my ask box or ask in the #tales of the empires channel in my discord :D

For the best reading experience (if you plan to read the whole series no matter what), don't look ahead and (if you don't have triggers/want to be surprised) don't look at the tags. It's up to you though, so do what you want lol :p

AU in Chronological Order

looking in the mirror | 38,916 | 13/13 Chapters | POVs: Gem, Fwhip strangers to fighting buddies | 5,657 | Oneshot | POVs: Xornoth (&Scott;&/Pearl) i'm just me | 3,517 | Oneshot | POVs: Pearl (&/Xornoth) blood is thicker than blood | 23,442 | 9/9 Chapters | POVs: Sausage, Scott all is fair in love and war | 36,456 | 12/12 Chapters | POVs: Xornoth, Scott accidental sleepover | 3,152 | Oneshot | POVs: Xornoth (&/Fwhip) strawberry tears | 48,949 | 16/16 Chapters | POVs: Scott, Sausage helixes & abalone shells | 2,600 | Oneshot | POVs: Jimmy (&Lizzie;/Scott) helping hand | 1,894 | Oneshot | POVs: Sausage (&Fwhip)

Memes/Fanart/Other

memes

single meme (I would love fanart or etc if anyone wants to make it hehe)

Basic worldbuilding content found under the cut:

Name: attraction, gender, pronouns, terms used

Royal Families

Ages

Engagement Ring Equivalents

Important Holidays

Primary Languages Spoken

Describing Their Languages

Religious Beliefs

How the fantasy races classification work

Estimation of how the map looks like in this AU:

(Please note that this information was taken straight from my old notes with very little editing done, so please forgive any errors, these weren't created to be shared directly, but it is almost 3AM my time, so this is what you get lol)

Name: attraction, gender, pronouns, terms used

Gem: bisexual, cisgender girl, she/her, feminine terms Fwhip: queer, transgender guy, he/him, masculine terms Joel: demirose finsexual, intersex guy, he/him, masculine terms Lizzie: bisexual, cisgender girl, she/her, feminine terms Xornoth: aromanitc (doesn't care to have a romantic relationship but he willing engages in a queerplatonic relationship), gender apathetic agender, he/him, typically uses masculine terms because he doesn't want to bother to correct people and doesn't really care (he is particularly attached to “king” and “brother” though) Scott: gay, cisgender guy, he/him, masculine terms Sausage: gay (homoflexible? bicurious? he's messed around with people of all genders in attempts to replicate feelings of affection, so he's not sure, but he definitely likes guys), cisgender guy, he/him, masculine terms Pearl: grayrose pan, girlflux/nonbinary girl, she/her but doesn't mind if people use other pronouns for her, feminine terms mostly Jimmy: queer but often/usually refers to himself as gay because 1) umbrella term 2) preference for guys, cisgender guy, he/him, masculine terms Katherine: lesbian, cisgender girl, she/her, feminine terms Shrub: asexual lesbian, nonbinary, she/they, neutral and feminine terms Joey: gay, cisgender guy, he/him, any terms as long as you're complimenting him

Royal Families

Major (Elves) King Lumi - Queen Hyacinth Princes Xornoth & Scott

Moon (Human) Queen Margo - King Saturn Princess Pearlescent (Pearl)

Dweller (Oceanfolk) Queen Alice (squid) Princess Elizabeth (Lizzie; axolotl) & Prince James (Jimmy; cod)

Beans (Human+Fae/Demifaes) Queen Venus - Queen Summer Prince Joel

Berry (Gnome) King Fern - Queen Rose Royal Shrub

Magenta (Human+Elves/Elflings) Countess Blaise - Count Kian Countlings Gemini (Gem) & Fwhip

Blossom (Fae) Noble Blair (Title of Guardian) - Lord Ashton Lady Katherine (will later have the title of Guardian)

Mythic (Human) King Delilah - Queen Pandora Princes Joey & Sausage

Ages

Shrub (younger→), Katherine (←older)

Jimmy (younger→), Pearl (←older)

Xornoth (older twin), Scott (younger twin; older→), Sausage (←younger)

Lizzie (younger→), Joel (←older) 

Joey

Gem (older twin), Fwhip (younger twin)

Engagement Ring Equivalents

Ocean Empire - abalone shells

Overgrown - armbands 

Mezalea - gold rings with designs engraved all around the band

Rivendell - you give an earring to your partner and, if accepted, you both get your left helix pierced and put in the matching earrings

Mythland - iron rings with a drop of their lover’s blood in it (referred to as “blood iron rings”)

Undergrove - they traditionally have special plants instead, the plant living as long as the couple’s relationship lives; it’s mostly outdated now, most preferring to borrow another empire’s engagement practices

Grimland - the rivendell custom exists too, but there are alternate customs like wearing an engagement ring with a thin string of metal-like wire turning it into a necklace, and they only wear the rings as rings on special occasions

Gilded Helianthia - custom, hand-crafted beads made of wheat flour and other simple ingredients; can be made into any sort of jewelry or put into the hair (sort of like this, but not fully)

Important Holidays

I didn't develop many holidays, but I do have one's 14th birthday being a big deal in Stagorism! Also, here's the oceanfolk tradition I came up with with @welcome-back-to-hoimycraf a bit ago:

Bestowal: Oceanfolk give shells to those they care about and they wear them on their person as a display of their love. They start wearing them and giving them out when winter turns into spring. There are different shells to show different types of appreciation, care, and love. Oceanfolk tend to wear a lot of shells on their clothing. The shells given are worn as necklaces/bracelets/hairpieces/etc for the spring and they are later sewn into clothes. The shells are passed down and reused, meaning many oceanfolk wear shells their ancestors had worn before. When they don’t want them anymore, there are “take-a-shell, leave-a-shell” spots. Oceanfolk can trade shells there, donate shells they don’t want, or take shells to be able to use if they can’t go out to find their own for whatever reason or if they just want extra for xyz.

Shell Code for ^: https://naplesseashellcompany.com/shell-types.html

cowries/olives - for those you would like to acknowledge but don’t know well such as coworkers and classmates! They are common and they are the kind of thing you have children gather for activities when teaching them about the tradition

bonnets - to give to those you want to know better for xyz reason

strombus - to give to those you look up to or respect in your community, showing appreciation as a fan of sorts, etc (those such as teachers, guards, healers, performers, etc)

spindle/tibia - (look like sperm soooo) related to sex and fertility however they want to interpret that (your friend with benefits, pregnancy announcement, telling them you want to have sex, etc)

tritons/frog - for friends and other platonic relationships

turritellas - for familial relationships such as parents, siblings, children, cousins, etc

miters/auger - for romantic relationships that you want to get into (if you’re really bold) or to acknowledge an existing one

abalones - reserved for engagements and formally committed relationships (marriage basically)

Primary Languages Spoken

Rivendell and Grimland: Common and Elven Ocean Empire: Common and Oceanic Mezalea and Overgrown: Common and Faeish Undergrove: Common and Grovic Gilded Helianthia* and Mythland: Common

*Most empires have some who speak languages outside of their official languages (/the languages listed after their names here) but it tends to stick to what it is said. Gilded Helianthia is the most diverse with languages that are regularly spoken due to their protective but open nature (meaning they have clear laws giving people protections as long as they aren't felons of some sort and even then they still have some rights and protections). A way to think about it is how, in America, English is the dominant language and the one that is very convenient to know just for functioning there BUT it is not the official language. People can speak as they would like in their own homes and communities and can get interpreters if needed. This is funny because Mythland (which also mains in common and common only) doesn't have a diverse language population. It doesn't even have a diverse population in terms of race either. They are mostly human and typically scare other races away by being fairly... harsh? mildly (or not mildly- that is up to you to decide) sadistic? demanding? standoffish? people. Plus, they don't have separation between church and state like the other empires do and they are fairly firm about their beliefs.

Also, I believe that common was originally developed in human colonies. Humans were the ones who attempted to reach out first which is why there were many translations made and, eventually, the human language became common. Common is considered the easiest language to bounce off from. Elven to oceanic can have really harsh translations but elven to common or oceanic to common is a little easier to interpret.

Describing Their Languages

Assume that, when reading, the characters are speaking common unless signified otherwise through symbols around the dialogue.

Common ; {Elven} ; |Oceanic| ; [Grovine] ; ~Faeish~

Common was initially a human language, but the humans put in the work to figure out translations between their language and the languages of those around them. Over time, the language evolved and was accepted as a primary way to communicate, meaning that (in the current day of this world) Common is going to be found in all the empires. It is the language used for trade and travel so every place has those who can speak it. That being said, some of the places also speak other languages. Common tends to be the most used with its uses so it's more likely to see someone only use common or to be multilingual though that doesn't always happen!

Elven as the language itself doesn't differ much between Rivendell and Grimlands. The part that differs is that their accents have fairly drastic changes to the point they sound weird/off to each other, but they can understand each other easily apart from the accent and regional differences. It just takes a moment to process the words if the other's accent is fairly thick. {elven}

Oceanic is fairly exclusive for it includes both verbal and nonverbal communication (an example of the nonverbal communication is their fins flicking in certain ways; most don’t pick up on the nonverbal signals unless they are oceanfolk)- it also isn't used much above water because 1) no one uses it but oceanfolk so they usually just use common above water 2) there is also no reason to use written (technically carved) oceanic above water either because paper doesn't last long when wet so oceanic is only used underwater because it was designed to be carved into things. It is used above water when two oceanfolk want to speak together without others knowing what they’re saying or out of habit but, even then, they are still likely to use common and just whisper. |oceanic|

Grovine was developed a long time ago as a way to communicate without spoken words. The gnomes used to live in a harsher place over a millennium ago where there would be lots of predators and dangers lurking. They have since moved and the language developed (as all do over time) so it can now be written and spoken if desired. The spoken version isn't very popular (or widely used) compared to the signed version. Most gnomes prefer to use common when speaking in order to relate to (and be taken seriously by) the other empires more. Most gnomes are (at least) semi-fluent in both languages (common and grovine) but tend to prefer one over the other based on how much (or little) they travel or deal with other empires via trade, diplomacy, politics, etc. [grovine]

Faeish has slightly different dialects, seeing that the two empires (Mezalea and Overgrown) who have more faeish speakers are far away from one another. Think of it like British and American English but for faes. You can understand what each other is saying most of the time but there are words and phrases and such that differ. ~faeish~

Religious Beliefs

Scott and Xornoth both believe in Aeor and Exor. I see it with similar dynamics of the Christian God/Devil and Abel/Cain scenario. A sense of duality in how the people who believe in them see them though I imagine neither god is fully good nor fully bad. Instead of a heaven and hell, they believe in reincarnation. Stags are considered sacred (and aren't hunted) and Rivendellian royalty has taken them to be symbolic of their rule (hence why Scott and Xornoth have stag crowns). [Stagors/Stagorism]

Jimmy and Lizzie believe that the ocean itself is some sort of god or higher power. The ocean provides the oceanfolk with sea creatures that can provide help and/or food. The sea creatures that die get to help bless an oceanfolk with their connection to the ocean and live through them. Oceanfolk being blessed by the sea creatures (done before they are born) is how they get the features they have. Example: Jimmy was blessed by cod so he has cod features such as scales, fins, a tail, etc. Joel claims he's not religious because he doesn't see the Mother Tree as a religion. It could be classified as being spiritual but the faith in the Mother Tree is classified as a religion in other empires. Mother Tree does obvious acts of power (an example is that Joel was born through the Mother Tree) and she actively helps Mezaleans by watching for them, keeping their land lush, etc. Gem is what I'm calling a polytheist. She believes that every god/belief is true. The existence of one doesn't disprove the other. She doesn't actively worship a specific god but she has great interest in all of them and thinks they all have their purposes.

Fwhip is an atheist, point blank. He's not foolish enough to deny that "god-like" acts happen but he doesn't think it's actually caused by gods. Everything (in his mind) can be explained by magic or manipulation, not by a higher power.

Katherine believes that gods influence everything and she doesn't want to offend any of them but her focus (or "main religion") is her faith in The Spring. The Spring heavily influences Overgrownians. Nature is heavily linked with their beliefs. The weather where they live feels like it is always springtime so when the temperature drops a lot, something is wrong and people get worried. The Spring also controls who is the Guardian and makes the separation between church and state (if you could call it that) very slim. The Blossom family (it has become a strong family name to the point everyone somewhat directly related is called to be a part of House Blossom) has been granted priority based on the act of a very distant ancestor to those who live now. The title doesn't get passed down every generation (it can skip one or several) but, when The Spring thinks someone is ready or would be a good fit, it will call to them and they will become the next Guardian. The Guardian is placed in charge of the empire but they often get a lot of help from others in power (such as other House Blossom members).

Sausage and Joey believe in The Blood King. Blood sheep are considered worthy sacrifices for The Blood King so they are well taken care of before then to appease the Blood King. The Church of the Blood Sheep is very prominent in Mythland to the point there is no separation between church and state. The religion is very blood and sacrifice-based. There are a lot of offerings given in exchange for prosperity, fortune, power, etc. [Hemalists/Hemaism]

Pearl is very much agnostic. She doesn't care deeply about religion whatsoever. She just kind of does her own thing and has no problem engaging in religious activities (as long as she's not against what is being done but she usually isn't) with you if you ask.

Shrub is more spiritual than religious, though it is considered a religion by other empires. They feel connected to wolves and have deep care for the Mother Wolf but they don't worship them. The wolves are more companions and protectors than gods. They do believe there are spirits around that they can't see. They don't believe they are all necessarily good and have their best interests at heart but they believe spirits do exist. The belief can be compared to modern witchcraft (not Wicca or Pagan but the spiritual witchcraft element) for they have protection charms, rituals for good fortune, etc.

How the fantasy races classification work

There are five base races I am playing with within this world: elves, faes, oceanfolk, gnomes, and humans. There are mixed races but back to that in a moment.

Elves have the same chance of having wings as one is inheriting a certain hair color. Wings tend to be a passdownable genetic trait but they are not as common as fae having wings. They are also likely to have magic but not every one. Some also are more skilled or in touch than others. They have pointed ears and are tall.

Oceanfolk don't typically do magic. There are magic-esc things that just come with being an oceanfolk. Oceanfolk are blessed with their features by the spirits of past sea creatures. If they have ear fins, tails, scales, whatever else, those are from the sea creatures that bless them. They also have a way to breathe underwater, typically gills.

Faes can almost always do magic. It is a part of them, some are simply more skilled than others. Full or mostly full faes almost always have wings. They are average height (around typical human height) and have pointed ears.

Humans can do magic and some have magic predisposed to them but, much like the gnomes, they don’t often do magic in the way elves and faes do. They tend to be an average height, have rounded ears, and do not have wings ever, unless they are mixed race. More on that in a moment. 

Gnomes are short. Very short, compared to everyone else. They do magic but it is more in the way of charms and rituals, much like witches in modern day. Many gnomes have connections to wolves and can speak to them. It is less significantly less common, but gnomes can be born with wings. Their ears are technically pointed but it is more of a rounded point and they are small/short. 

Mixed races are not uncommon, but they are classified in certain ways.

Demifae are those who are part fae. Typically they are referred this way if most of their physical traits lean fae. Elflings are similar for they are part elf and mostly show elven characteristics.

Those are the only two terms used for mixed races because of a number of things. 

Humans dont tend to have any significant differences that affects an individual a certain way. If you are part fae, but you present mostly human, you may technically still be a demifae but you are more likely to just call yourself human and maybe specify you have fae heritage. Same with the other races.

If you are part elf and part fae, one typically shows itself as more prominent. The wings are a big factor in that because they have different kinds of wings. Those who are part elf and fae almost always end up with wings because you have two sides with the potential of giving you a winged trait. If you ended up with fae wings, you would most likely be classified as a demifae over an elfling and vice versa.

If you are part gnome, since the height and proportions tend to be vastly different, it is fairly easy to spot. You might use the term “demifae gnome” or “elfling gnome” if you have enough traits of both. If you grow to a taller height than most gnomes, you would typically just refer to yourself as having gnome heritage than being a gnome yourself- at least on documents and such.

Oceanfolk traits trump everything else. You can have oceanfolk heritage and not be oceanfolk but if you have oceanfolk traits, all other traits are the ones called fae/elf/human/gnome heritage. Oceanfolks don’t tend to follow genetics as closely because oceanfolks are blessed by sea creatures. If you have the traits and the ways to breath underwater, you are oceanfolk. You will not see a winged oceanfolk unless the wings are magic or an elytra. This allows for two full siblings being classified two different ways if one was blessed and one wasn’t. In addition, this is why those from the Ocean Empire are called oceanfolk instead of a name such as “Mezaleans” or “Grimlanders” because you almost have to be oceanfolk to live there fulltime due to the environment. 

[scotianostra]

June 10th 1768 saw construction start on the Forth and Clyde canal, it was to take 22 years to complete.

The building of a canal across Scotland was first discussed during the reign of Charles II. It was not until the mid-1700s that the building of the Forth and Clyde Canal or “The Great Canal” as it was referred to then, became an actual possibility with funding being raised to carry out the work. The canal was to be built across the Central Belt of Scotland from east to west. The first spadeful was dug out in June 10th 1768 and the construction continued for 22 years including a 7 year period when no work was carried out due to lack of funds. It was the Canal Company’s policy to try to recruit locally to provide employment in the areas the canal crossed.

The work was hard and was manual labour with the use of picks and shovels to dig out heavy wet earth. Wages were about 10d (£0.04p) per day and the workers were a tough lot. Discipline was often hard to maintain and drink was cheap and plentiful causing various problems. Theft of tools and other equipment was common and often the workers were seasonal due to also working in the agricultural land surrounding the canal works. None the less the work was done and the canal was dug. Water was first let into the canal in 1773 when it was filled as far as Kirkintilloch, which increased this town’s profile with additional trades appearing in the area. It was 2 years later that the canal opened as far as Stockingfield, Maryhill. A cut was also made towards Glasgow as far as Hamiltonhill and then funds ran short and worked stopped for 7 years.

In 1784 work resumed when the Government of the time approved a loan of £50,000 to the Canal Company, the money coming from the Forfeited Estates Fund (a legacy of the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745) and this allowed the canal to reach Bowling. The Forth and Clyde Canal was opened from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde in the summer of 1790 with the first boat navigating its channel in August of that year.

The length of the Canal from eastern sea lock to the western sea lock was 35 miles. In 1791 the Glasgow Branch was extended from Hamiltonhill to Port Dundas giving it a length of 3.5 miles. There are 39 locks to navigate on the canal with 20 locks on the eastern section the firth of Forth to Wyndford and 19 on the western section from Maryhill to Bowling on the Firth of Clyde. The canal was crossed by many bascule bridges and made use of aqueducts such as the one over the Luggie at Kirkintilloch and the river Kelvin in Glasgow.

The canal served three main purposes. It allowed seagoing vessels passage from east to west or vice versa, therefore avoiding the long passage around the north of Scotland. It provided the fast movement of goods. Agricultural produce, mineral resources and locally produced goods could be transported more easily across Scotland. It also acted as a way for travellers to move across Scotland using “Swift” boats that linked to coach services.

The Forth and Clyde Canal had an active life into the years of the Second World War though by this time railways were carrying more goods around the country. Trade was slowly falling away though transits through the canal and day tripping continued. Eventually on 1 January 1963 the Forth and Clyde Canal closed to through traffic.

As part of the millennium celebrations in 2000, National Lottery funds were used to regenerate both canals. A boat lifting device, the Falkirk Wheel, was built to connect the Union and Forth & Clyde canals and once more allow boats to travel from the Clyde or Glasgow to Edinburgh, with a new canal connection to the River Carron and hence the River Forth. The Falkirk Wheel opened on 27th May 2002 and is now a tourist attraction. The Helix project, which includes the magnificent Kelpies is also part of this ongoing regeneration.

[rbrooksdesign]

Greetings!

Today, Plexus Projects has its online and in-gallery opening of a special exhibition -- “GUI/GOOEY” — this evening. Curated by founder Laura Splan, I am very excited to have been selected to exhibit in this group exhibition exploring my favorite subject: the interface of Art & Science! My work is under the “GUSH” subcategory. I am honored to be among those selected to have a gallery showing as well! The press release is in the LINK ABOVE. I would highly recommend that you follow up on some of the links to Laura’s own work, including her current show at the UC Irvine — it looks amazing!

My earlier solo Vitrine Exhibition “Oceans of Numbers” is still up for viewing.

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Speaking of “Oceans of Numbers:”

Oceans of Numbers, Part 3

Our favorite barkeep's ^ dream went something like this:

Before the spiraling double-helical structure of the DNA molecule came to being -- you know, two sugar-phosphate strands wrapping around each other in a cylindrical form that are connected by the complementary pairing of their inner amino acid bases -- there most likely had to have been some form of pre-cursor shape and attractor in play.

Well, let's skip all the intermediary forms and go way back to the number forms, keeping in mind that they are just symbols for the real conceptual form -- quantity. Quantity of space and quantity of time. Distance traveled over ticks of the clock. Quantity of SpaceTime (ST). Yes, when you go from quantity 1 to quantity 2 you have motion: ST begins. And yes, all manifestations of energy and fields are simply expressions of synchronous, re-iterative, fractal-based pulse-propagations of individual, granular, quantum ST units. We see, become aware, develop consciousness as sentient beings at the peaks and sleep in the valleys.

Drawing on our previous "Oceans of Numbers," where certain ST quantities derived from the Exponential Power of 2 -- a.k.a. the Butterfly Fractal 1 -- gives us the simplest expression of doubling quantity 1 -->2, 2-->4, 4-->8,... we have now found that the numbers generated fall into two nearly-identical SETS or STRANS that appear to spiral around each other -- connected by a specific number -- one that is simply double its predecessor, albeit its role upon connecting to the other strand is different -- in a form that initially resembled that of the DNA double-helix. We refer to the individual group of defining parameters for any and all doublings as "containers" -- as they both express the BF1 and are candidates for being TRUE Mersenne Prime-Perfect Number pairings. The overlapping similarities have shown that any pattern of the Mp-PN pairings is only apparent within the context of considering ALL the "containers" expressions.

The initial DNA-like diagrammatic of the two STRANDS (Sets) show the PN "container" candidates connected by the doubling of the smaller PN of one to the CR (Complement Rectangle=xy) of the other larger, e.i. 28 x 2 = 56 and 56 is the CR of 120.

(see top 3 images: 1st is cylindrical double-helix: 2nd is split cone version diagrammatic; 3rd is overhead flattened cone diagrammatic)

.However, a crucial difference is apparent from the start. As one progresses along, all the numbers are expanding! We don't have a double-stranded cylindrical form -- no, we have a double-stranded conical form -- a cone! And a cone implies a small -- usually singular -- starting point that expands outward. Sound familiar? Yes, it is the shape of a quantum, granular number-fractal -- BF1 -- starting from quantity 1 and doubling itself as it pulse-propagates outward, before collapsing and repeating.

The STRAND 1 and 2 -- shown pulled apart -- coil together around each other, centered on their origin, quantity 1.

So what does this have to do with your Bank Account? Not much, but this analogy might help.

At your bank, you might have two accounts -- 1 & 2 -- that are nearly, but not exactly, identical. Of course each one has its own running balance, and at least at this bank, you can get a TOTAL running balance of all your assets at any time.

Differences between Account 1 & 2:

Account 1: the balance is NEVER evenly divisible by 24 after deposit, but the balance from one deposit to another is ÷24.

Account 2: the balance is ALWAYS evenly divisible by 24, and, the balance from one deposit to another is also ÷24.

Caveat: The running balance after deposit across individual Accounts 1 & 2 is NEVER evenly divisible by 24!

The BF1 STRANDS 1 & 2 are just like that! And, well, yes -- there are a few other differences:

STRAND 1: -- and ONLY STRAND 1 -- holds the TRUE and extremely rare Mersenne Prime-Perfect Number pairings.

STRAND 2: -- while appearing similar to 1 -- never holds ANY of the rare Mersenne Prime-Perfect Number pairings.

It should be pointed out that STRAND 1 also holds other "containers" that are NOT TRUE Mp-PN pairings.

So what does this have to do with the rest of "Oceans of Numbers?"

The 51 known Mp-PN pairings found exclusively in STRAND 1 are not only nearly identical to all the other "containers" -- and as such are stealthily hidden amongst an infinity of look a-likes -- but reveal themselves in only their purest, most minimalist manner: they have the least, minimalist number of divisors within ALL the "containers!" They are pure gemstones! Their resonance is pure!

The discovery of the Divisor Matrix Table (DMT) has put the entire "Oceans of Numbers" into context. The DMT holds ALL the natural whole numbers, and, all of their divisors. It is built from the natural doubling of quantity 1 in the form of the BF1. Yes, simple re-iterations of the fractal BF1 generates the entire, all-encompassing table of numbers and their divisors -- including the rare Mp-PN pairings. The implications for entanglement -- quantum entanglement -- entropy, order, and the passage of time are real. The only disorder one sees is that that is not yet resolved.

Is that the damn alarm clock? Whose counting anyway!

~~~

If you go to the bottom of this page on my website, you will find more context. You will also find the four-part video series — “Numbers: Doubling Fractals Fill the Voids” that is included in the GUI/GOOEY exhibition. TIP: on Vimeo, you can change the playback speed by selecting the “gear” icon. TIP: don't miss the Part 4 video, it's the one featured in the gallery showing.

Here is the link for TES (Teachers, educators and students)

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[utopicwork]

So I've been referring to this for setting up Helix editor on different systems for python development but I was a little disappointed with the results so I did a bit more research into pylsp. If you install it this way (note that you can install individual dependencies, read the python-language-server/pylsp docs for more info):

pip install "python-lsp-server[all]"

You get all the optional functionality for it set up which will give you much better suggestions/completion by default and you can go through and tick on certain extra functionality through the helix language.toml with the options listed here:

[technicjelle]

Infrastructure for Teamwork, a.k.a. Version Control

Working together on a game is quite difficult. How do you make sure everyone is on the same page?

You could send zips with assets and code between people, but that is slow, cumbersome, and very error-prone.

This is why Source Control software was invented. With Source Control, you can store the project files on a server, and everyone who wants to work on the project files, can download the project from the server. Once they're done with their changes, they send them back to the server. Then the other people can get those changes from the server again.

There are many different Source Control softwares. Probably the best-known one is git. (Source Control, Version Control, Revision Control all mean essentially the same thing.) Git is very good for working on projects that are all just plain-text code. However, it kind of falls flat when it needs to deal with binary assets, like textures, models, and sounds. Unreal Engine Scenes and Blueprints are also binary files. So if you don't use C++, but only Blueprints, basically your entire project is binary files.

This is why I went looking for a different Version Control Software that can handle this better. At my internship, I used Subversion, which is said to work better with binary assets, but in my experience then, it still wasn't exactly great. Though that might also have been due to the fact that they barely used any of its fancier features there.

Unreal Engine itself recommends using Perforce Helix Core. (Perforce is the company, Helix Core is the VCS, but the term "Perforce" is usually used to refer to the VCS itself, due to historical reasons. Source) So I looked into it, and indeed, it seemed very suitable!

So we requested a computer from the XR Lab to use as server for this project, and I installed the Helix Core Server on it.

It was surprisingly easy to install!

I then downloaded the Helix Core Client application on my laptop, and connected to the server. The setup there took a while, because there was a lot to learn. But in the end, I did it!

Sadly, Perforce is not free, so we are forced to use the free version, which is limited to a maximum of five users. We are with ten people, so we had to choose a few "representatives" who would actually put the things everyone made into the project. We requested an educational licence from Saxion, but got told to wait. Now that the project is over, we still don't have it. We also requested an educational licence from Perforce itself, directly, but we have still not got a response. But we made do with the limitations we got.

I wrote a guide for my teammates on how to set up a workspace for the project with Perforce, and improved it multiple times based on user testing and feedback. (I sat next to my teammates while they were following the guide and tried my best to now say anything; to let the guide speak for itself. I would then take note of what went wrong and improved that section of the guide for the next user test.)

Over the months of this project, we all used P4V and Perforce to work together on the project. Due to Perforce's locking system, we never had any merge conflicts! Most of the team actually really enjoyed working with Perforce. Personally, I do miss git, but I acknowledge that for an Unreal Engine project, Perforce is a lot better. And I also found it pretty nice to work with. The documentation was pretty good, and they have a lot of tutorials, guide, and demonstration videos, which have been very helpful during the setup. It's very useful to be able to follow along every single click.

[insoucianceart]

what’s that cipher thing you use called? did you make it? are you in cryptology? if you made that code should I follow in your footsteps to fully embrace harley?

I’m assuming you’re referring to the Helix Cipher, as shown below:

I did indeed make it, though it’s very rudimentary— just a standard 26 letter alphabet with strokes for spaces, and punctuation stays the same as your standard alphabet. It was based off of the code used in Generation Loss, as well as Gnommish (from Artemis Fowl). I’m not really an expert in cryptology, it’s just a minor hyperfixation.

It was made due to the fact that I figured Cierran and Elias would want a way to effectively communicate without chance of discovery. Hence Cierran (at the age of 15 or so) created the Helix Cipher, a code to which he had the only key (Elias didn’t need to possess the key, since, y’know, the Eye).

I was originally going to use it for hints within pages, sort of a little nudge to anyone who decoded it. But now I don’t really use it since, y’know, I discarded the project. So here’s how to decode it!

The symbols correspond to the following letters:

So, for example, this would read “GNIYRC TUO ‘YADAM!’”

But that’s not English, is it? So now go back and reverse the letters in each word to get “CRYING OUT ‘MAYDAY!’”

And there you have it! A little yap shesh about the cipher! As for if you should follow in my footsteps… I mean, only if you feel like it. Idk what/who “harley” is though.

[lulu2992]

From the Inquisitor to the Baptist: The Evolution of John Seed

Part 6: Sources, references, and further reading

(There are links under all the pictures in this post)

1: Concept art posted by Nick Arnett on Instagram

"Here is some more concept art I got to be in, that never made it." https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwpicenXHg/

And many thanks to @minilev for originally sharing the picture on Tumblr here!

2: “Last-Supper-like” images

The first picture was used to promote the game, for example during E3 2017 where it was on display outside the Los Angeles Convention Center (it briefly appears in this video).

I couldn’t find who exactly made it, but you can see/download it in very high definition (12,500 x 2,000 pixels) here:

The second is the “Key Art”, made by an entire team (and some of the people below most likely also worked on the previous one):

Creative Director: Michael Hammond Art Director: Brian Tippie Lead Artist: Wil Wells Assisting Artist: Camille Fache Assisting Artist: One Pixel Brush - Shaddy Safadi, Matteo Marjoram Character Art: Petur Arnorsson Brand Management: Dilip Priyanath, Ann Hamilton, Bailey McAndrews, Thomas Seris Project Management: Alicia Ruiz, Sam Nielsen Authenticity Coordinator: Travis Getz Reference photography: Ryan Flynn with Brick & Chrome Additional work by Blur Studio (they usually make the CGI trailers), Helix, and Studio Mtl.

See/download it in HD (7,000 x 4,054 pixels) here:

3: AmCo Studio

See development sketches for the “Last-Supper-like” images here.

4: Fire Without Smoke

Find development sketches and details about the creation of the “Last-Supper-like” images here.

5: The symbols on John’s fingers

This mystery was finally solved in February 2022 by @commonant (deactivated account; if you see this, thank you) here!

6: “Taolennoù Ar Mission” by François-Marie Balanant

See the scans here on the website of the Bibliothèques de l’Université Rennes 2 (Libraries of the University of Rennes 2, France).

7: Seven deadly sins (Wikipedia)

The page that most likely inspired the developers a lot.

8: Infantry tattoo

An example by Garrett Tankersley (@tat2garrett) on Instagram:

"Infantry tattoo" https://www.instagram.com/p/66MheiDlc8/

9: Old Far Cry 5 official website

Still visible thanks to the Wayback Machine here.

10: PlayAsia blog

They posted information about Far Cry 5 and its characters here. I still have no idea if the pictures are official or not...

11: Promotional picture for Far Cry Absolution

Posted on X (Twitter) by the Official Far Cry account here.

12: Inside Eden’s Gate

The short film is available for free on Ubisoft North America’s official YouTube channel here.

13: Rob Evors’ actual tattoo

Visible in this picture (the three letters on his left wrist):

14: John’s tattoos in Inside Eden’s Gate

Casey Lynn Stuckey’s Instagram post (3 pictures):

"Check out these sweet detail shots of the tattoos I hand painted on @foreversevors for Far Cry 5: Inside Eden’s Gate." https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf1q09eFJ1K/

And another Instagram post by Nina Shyne Alviar showing Casey Lynn and Sandra Stuckey painting tattoos on Rob Evors:

"My amazing MUFX/HMU team members Casey and Sandra, hand painting tats on Rob Sevors’ hands for his role as John Seed in Far Cry 5: Inside Edens Gate! Casey did it the first time all on her own, carefully matching the designs to the gameplay. Have you seen it yet? On Amazon Prime Video right now. And the game is out on 3/27." https://www.instagram.com/p/BgeuadJnNHj/

15: “Anything Can Happen, Everything Will” live-action TV spot

Watch it on Ubisoft North America’s official YouTube channel here.

16: Jon Oswald’s Instagram post about the Far Cry 5 TV spot

"New Far Cry commercial out today! Keep your eye out for me at the end. I'm the asshole in the GUCCI TRENCH COAT." https://www.instagram.com/p/BgRoavQhgcP/

17: Kenz Lawrén’s Instagram post about Inside Eden’s Gate and the TV spot (8 pictures)

"✨✨ I am so excited to announce the release of The FarCry5 short film: EDEN’S GATE on amazon prime!! ✨✨I had such an awesome time shooting in Montana and just wanted to take a moment to thank the production, the cast and the fans of Far Cry for all their love and support." https://www.instagram.com/p/BgpYTCojq7x/

18: Jon Oswald’s tattoos

In this picture (right wrist):

And this one (dog on his left forearm):

19: Storyboards for the TV spot

Drawn by Anthony Winn and shared on ArtStation.

20: The Book of Joseph

Rare promotional item given as a pre-order bonus for Far Cry 5. It’s never been available for sale (officially) but you can find several options to read it in this post.

21: “Far Cry 5: Why John Seed Is Your Charmingly Deadly Enemy”

Watch the video on IGN’s YouTube channel here.

22: John’s “You have been Marked” video

The source file (which doesn’t have sound) of the final in-game version was extracted by @hopecountyradio here.

As for the audio, you can go here to listen to John only, here for the background noise and voices, and here for the original, full version of the music.

23: “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” concept art

The artwork was based on a painting by Viktor Vasnetsov (1887). It’s official but I don’t know the name of the artist(s).

Find it in HD (5,000 x 2,672 pixels) here:

24: Official screenshot(s)

Created by Screenshot Artist Jayden Bell and posted on ArtStation.

There are more here, here, and here.

25: Poster

Official picture you can find here (3,276 x 3,276 pixels), for example. I don’t know the artist(s) who created it.

26: “John Seed - The Inquisitor | Character Spotlight”

Watch this trailer on Ubisoft’s official YouTube channel here.

27: John’s vest

Its secret was exposed by @inafieldofdaisies here. Again, great find!

28: John’s 3D model and textures

They were extracted by HeliosAl and are available for download on DeviantArt here and here.

29: John and Sloth

Just in case anyone is interested, I posted my opinion and analysis here back in September 2020.

30: Pictures in the Holmes Residence

Extracted by @vls-gamingscrapbook here.

31: Seed family portrait

Extracted by @vls-gamingscrapbook here.

32: Picture in Dutch’s bunker

Extracted by @vls-gamingscrapbook here, as well as the source files for the poster and billboard (even though the images included in my post were my screenshots).

33: Journal image (The Confession)

Found on the Far Cry Wiki, but made by Graphic Designer David Bouchard-Gagnon.

34: Early version of the “You have been Marked” TV broadcast

The video I posted was recorded in my game, but the source file was also uploaded by @vls-gamingscrapbook here.

35: Pictures from the deleted in-game encyclopedia

Extracted and posted by @xbaebsae here.

36: Render

The picture I posted was my screenshot, but you can find the full, original render here (3,840 x 4,937 pixels):

37: Early icons

Extracted by @vls-gamingscrapbook here.

38: “Seeking Absolution - Interview with Urban Waite”

Watch the video on Ubisoft North America’s official YouTube channel here.

39: Holly in Far Cry 5

NPC line about Holly Pepper:

I remember a girl named Holly used to live here with her girlfriend Charlie. They were the first people I knew to join Eden's Gate.

You can hear it in the game.

40: Drew Holmes interview

It was deleted so the link doesn’t work, but you could read it here:

https://www.gamecrate.com/far-cry-5-lead-writer-villains-cults-and-crafting-story/18396

I posted a screenshot of it here in September 2018.

41: “Far Cry 5 - Inside the intro sequence”

Watch the video on Ubisoft UK’s official YouTube channel here.

An article about it was also published on the now-deleted UbiBlog here (retrieved thanks to the Wayback Machine again).

42: oasisstrings

Available either here (website by Steve Botter a.k.a. Steve64b) or on the Far Cry Wiki here and here (subtitles).

43: John’s deleted lines

Listen to them here on @voices-of-hope-county.

44: Hudson’s comment about John

Posted here by @oh-the-bliss.

45: Seed Ranch concept art

I sadly don’t know who the artist is, but you can find it here (1,398 x 845 pixels):

46: Tennis courts?

Listen to Sharky and Nick talk about John’s tennis courts (which don’t exist in the game) here on @voices-of-hope-county.

I tried to trigger Nick’s comment in the game but couldn’t, so it may have been cut, but Sharky’s line still exists.

47: Seed Ranch

Picture by Environment Artist Brian Harries found on ArtStation.

48: John’s “sex room”

I tried to find more information about this mysterious room here.

49: Survivor’s comment in New Dawn

Find it in oasisstrings here. I know it’s in the game because someone recorded it once, but I couldn’t find the post...

50: Cultists’ lines at Seed Ranch

I recorded two videos and posted them here and here. The comment about John being so busy he barely goes to the ranch is in the second one.

51: “Your Question”

John’s letter for a cultist named Terry. See the screenshot of the complete answer on the Far Cry Wiki:

52: John and Mary May’s secrets

This was originally discovered by @xbaebsae in this great post I recommend reading if you like early/deleted content!

53: Abandoned storylines

Listen to three outdated lines here on @voices-of-hope-county.

54: Kim’s deleted line about John

Listen to it here on @voices-of-hope-county.

55: Joseph’s eulogy for John

Listen to the audio here on @voices-of-hope-county.

56: Joseph’s message for John at Seed Ranch

Listen to it here on @voices-of-hope-county.

[pokeglitchden]

Okay, so that meeting was... possibly one of the most frustrating ones I've had in a long while. While I cannot reveal every detail of the conversation that ensued I feel the need to share what I can, simply because I must ensure I've not simply gone entirely mad as a result of this process.

First was the discussion about the Decamark Trials. Which, of course, needed to be brought up I suppose. Never mind all the hours I've spent meticulously cataloging every possible safety hazard brought up by attempting to make contact with Decamarks; the hours of first hand experience that led to my recommendations to cancel the project; the damage that both I, the pokemon I engaged the Decamark with and the Decamark itself endured.

These men still had the gall to ask me if I was SURE that the Decamark project was as unsafe as I was projecting it to be.

(I asked them if they'd read my reports. They said No. Of course. I asked them if they would like to see details of the hospital stays that resulted from contact with the Decamark. They declined this also.)

After this they asked me if there was anyone I would recommend to head the project if it was to be attempted again in the future and if I would release my methodology so that the process could be replicated.

This I also declined. I am simply not in the business of recommending which of my colleagues should next be asked to risk life, limb and sanity over a project that was nearly doomed to fail from the start. Every piece of evidence we have points to Decamarks simply not being a chatchable pokemon by conventional means, and that attempting to do so only results in danger for all parties involved. Plus there is the unexplored side effect of the strange compulsion one may feel during the summoning of a Decamark to reach out and attempt to touch it. An act that almost certainly would result in the death of both the pokemon and possibly the person who touched it as well.

So... if this had been all. I believe I would have been justifiably angry.

It was not.

The next thing they mentioned after discussion of the Decamark Project thankfully ceased, was a further discussion of the next project our lab is to take on.

I will admit. By this point I was more gruff than I likely should have been. They informed me that our proposal was being rejected, and their cited reason was that too much of the research already had been conducted at an off site, out of region, research lab, and that their credentials could not be verified.

(Which... I do need to point out, how could a lab in Glitch City of all places be lacking the proper credentials to STUDY GLITCHES)

BUT I digress. I asked if there was anything I could do to change their minds. They said no, but that there was interest in a project our lab had been conducting that they WERE interested in. Two in fact. Which baffled me because to my knowledge our lab had ZERO ongoing projects and just a metric ton of paperwork.

They referred to the documentation work that Jo had been doing with Tress on the Glitch pokemon, FF. And the anomaly that I had chosen not to document but that had none the less HAPPENED on the job, that produced Lord Helix the Omastar.

Apparently the ability to make pokemon appear out of thin air is more important than curbing the threat of an already wide spread invasive species. I pointed out that the research on the FF had almost ENTIRELY been conducted by the same out of region research lab they'd claimed to be unable to work with only moments ago.

They declined to acknowledge this.

So now that's where I'm left. They went as far as to ask me if I would like to publish the research Jo had done so far on the FF. I pointed out it was not my research and that I had no right to publish it. They seemed surprised I'd even commented on that and assured me it wouldn't be a problem.

No problem. To steal the work of my young colleague. Just the nerve of them.

Anyway, I've got a foul taste in my mouth from all that. Not sure how to proceed in this.

I guess I'll start doing some research on the Trainer Fly state.

-Simon

[gfl-neural-cloud]

Dear Professor,

In order to provide players with a better game experience, we will be performing server maintenance for Neural Cloud on October 17, 2023. Please refer to the notes under the read more for details.

Duration: 2023/10/17 18:30 - 20:00 (UTC-8)

Dear Professor, In order to provide players with a better game experience, we will be performing server maintenance for Neural Cloud on October 17, 2023. You will not be able to log into the game during the maintenance and the exact end time may be subject to change. Maintenance Time: 2023/10/17 18:30 - 20:00 (UTC-8) Maintenance Type: Server Shutdown Maintenance [Contents] - For a Limited Time Only - ▼ Targeted Search - Glamorous Gourmand ・The probability of obtaining the ★3 Doll Millau will be increased. [Duration] 10/17 After Maint - 10/31 18:29 (UTC-8) ▼ Targeted Search - Spiral Story ・The probability of obtaining the ★3 Doll Helix will be increased. [Duration] 10/17 After Maint - 10/31 18:29 (UTC-8) ▼ Limited-Time Event - [Strange Blue] ・You can attempt event stages, go to the event screen to check out the event and obtain Relic Remnants to unlock rewards in the Secret Trove. [Unlock Conditions] Clear Rossum Sector Standard Mode Stage 1-12 [Duration] 10/17 After Maint - 10/31 18:29 (UTC-8) ▼ Neural Cloud Projection - [Lightless Procession] Series [Duration] 10/17 After Maint - 11/14 18:29 (UTC-8) ▼ Furniture Set - [Spooky Castle Night] [Duration] 10/17 After Maint - 11/14 18:29 (UTC-8) ▼ 7-Day Sign-in Event - [Impenetrable Nights] ・Over this period, you can obtain Profile Background [Phantom Night], Furniture Piece [Shaded Sofa] and other generous rewards from [Impenetrable Nights] by signing in consecutively. [Duration] 10/19 05:00 - 11/2 04:59 (UTC-8) ▼Magrasea Battle Pass - Season 13 ・Complete Daily Missions for [Magrasea Battle Pass] Activity Points and level up the pass for generous item rewards. [Duration] 10/30 05:00 - 11/27 03:59 (UTC-8) ▼Neural Cloud Projection - [Awakening] Series Limited-Time Rerun ・During this period, Croque's [Initium Mechanica] from the [Awakening] series will go on sale in the [Projection Repository] section of the Magrasea Battle Pass. You can use [Gestalt Aspect] to gain it. [Duration] 10/30 05:00 - 12/25 03:59 (UTC-8) - New Content - ▼ Neural Cloud Projection ・[Lightless Procession] Series: Antonina - [Veiled Refrain] (Live2D), Helix - [Fable of the Skeleton Princess] (Live2D), Yanny - [Phantom Ship's Song] will go on sale in the Neural Cloud Projection section of the Supplies Shop. ・[Awakening] series: Imhotep - [Day of Reincarnation] can be obtained by activating the [Multichannel Battle Pass] and raising it to a certain level. ▼ Furniture ・Furniture Set [Spooky Castle Night] can be purchased from the Supplies Shop. ・Furniture Piece [Shaded Sofa] can be obtained from the [Impenetrable Nights] Sign-in Event. ▼ Arma Inscripta ・Imhotep - Life's Bounty ・Antonina - Zero-Day Weaver - Limited-Offer Packages - ▼10/17 After Maint - 10/24 04:59 (UTC-8) ・[Weekly Supplies Voucher] ▼10/17 After Maint - 10/25 04:59 (UTC-8) ・[Lugubrious Lament Search Pack] ・[Gloomy Inquisition Search Pack] ・[7-Day Exploration Pack] ・[A-la-carte Fragment Pack] ・[Arma Inscripta Pack] ・[Moonlight Algorithm Pack] ・[Moonlight Material Pack] ▼10/25 05:00 - 11/1 04:59 (UTC-8) ・[Fleeting Dusk Search Pack] ・[Drifting Butterfly Search Pack] ・[Moonbeam Algorithm Pack] ・[Reconfiguration Surprise Pack] ・[Moonbeam Key Pack] *All packs can be purchased through the Shop, which can be accessed by going from the Main Screen → Supplies → Packs. - Fixes - 1. Fixed certain issues with the texts and UI. Once the server maintenance is complete, we will send you a mail with Quartz Sand*150 attached. Please stay tuned to our official social media accounts for any updates, and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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[thebookofnehemiah]

"The Aegis." From the Book of Nehemiah, "the Exploration of the Mysteries of the Lions that Lay," 6: 1-4.

In this guide for the Princes of Israel, the Nsh says care for the poor by the government is the best way to ensure the entire population will enter a golden age. This, he adds is the most important aspect of Rabbinic Authority. Prior to this, he swears in his peer group, ensuring they will not betray him or the people by becoming corrupt.

His policies address objections over taxation, distribution of wealth and power, municipal works, and how to be moral and sexy at the same time. He seems to have thought of everything but the text says not yet. Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem the Arab remain in opposition.

Sanballat= swallowed up

Tobiah= sustainable wealth

Geshem the Arab=rainshower, substance

They want to meet the Nsh on the plain of Ono, "the plain of power" and that is not possible. The Nsh was legally appointed by the King to reestablish the Kingdom of Israel. Power sharing is not an option or things won't get done. We will discuss which thing the enemies of the Nsh do not want to come to pass in the next frame.

Further Opposition to the Rebuilding

6 When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it—though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates

— 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages[a] on the plain of Ono.”

But they were scheming to harm me; 3 so I sent messengers to them with this reply: “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” 

4 Four times they sent me the same message, and each time I gave them the same answer.

The question facing the Nsh is whether or not Israel should be reborn and have a prince, a king, a religion or a boundary or not. In addition to the mandate named by the Torah, the Tanakh provides us with details that are positive and exciting about the prospect of an independent Kingdom of Israel, one that overshadows all the rest in human history.

The project has been stoned to death on more than one occasion, October 7, 2023 and the revolting response by the world to it is the most recent example. Preoccupation with the survival of the rest of mankind's Jews and their sacred sites takes precedence now, that is obvious, but the question of what to do about the Wall will not go away. So long as Jews exist and read the Torah the dream of a Kingdom of Israel will persist and must be resolved.

The Values in Gematria are:

v. 1: I did not have the doors in the gates. The Number is 9546, טה‎דו‎ "unite, incorporate."

Israel exists to this day as a collection of villages loosely aligned by a fear of the rest of humanity. Interpretations of the Torah and levels of acceptance of Jewish heritage and its traditions have divided the house and made it too vulnerable. There is one way to read the Torah, and that is to gain access to the Angel Math. If one does not accept the fact God is real and His angels have been guiding us since time began, then one is not Jewish.

The Host visited few others. To receive the Angelic Code is a privilege and it should not be wasted worrying about fags and cheeseburgers.

v. 2-3: They were scheming to harm me so I sent them a message. A message or aegis is a "cloud of epithets" that explain how a city legally operates.

The Number is 8507, חןז‎, chanez, "chains."

"Our word stems from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root "wel-", meaning to wind (hence words like waltz, helix, vulva, and many more), which suggests that our noun essentially described any kind of wound binding or any kind of loss of freedom, which explains Paul's famous references to his "chain" (Ephesians 6:20, 2 Timothy 1:16). Likewise, the great chain with which the angel was to bind Hades, may very well be a language, a social code of conduct or set of norms, even a computer program or some theory that "binds" the forces of chaos into an ordered global operating system, for all mankind to live by."

v. 4: Four times they sent me the same message, and each time I gave them the same answer. Everything in the Torah has to be analyzed four times before enlightenment is possible. The Number is 4246, דב‎דו‎, "David."

The people of Israel need a home, it must not be shared with terror mongers nor can every decision made by its government turn into a crisis at the United Nations, ordeals other nations are not subject to. Certainly no one has agonized over Ukraine the way the world has over those filthy Palestinians and that has proven to be a gigantic mistake.

Israel must corporate, this is God's Commandment it is the only way to secure the future of the people. The Nsh's answer to his enemies is sound, but even still the controversy is obviously not over as we will find out.

[darkmaga-returns]

Your daily dose of natural disasters and amazing phenomena for October 20, 2024...

Strange Sounds

Mars on the left, Earth on the right…

Fun fact: The rovers on mars were first tested in the Atacama desert in Chile and Argentina. In parts of the desert it is so dry there that not even bacteria can grow…

The accuracy…

The funny thing is, we all know it but do it anyway…

That meme made me lol…

Could a large-scale cyber attack be imminent?

Guess we'll see what happens. If internet goes down.. well.......... that would suck… Just be prepared in case something happens…

The Eye of God - A stunning deep space nebula…

The Helix Nebula, sometimes referred to as the 'Eye Of God Nebula', is an object known as a planetary nebula located 650 lightyears away and seen in the constellation Aquarius.

It is a dying star that's running out of fuel, ejecting its outer layers into space and producing a large, puffed-out structure.

Hmm wonder what’s on the other side of the eye, the blue part. Looks like paradise…

Wow. That is incredible. Brilliant capture… Mumbai, India…

A new Stoker dropped before Winds of Winter…

Dracula author Bram Stoker's lost story unearthed after 134 years…

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Saudi Crown Prince MBS’s dream project Neom is racing towards completion at such speed that it alone is consuming 20% of the worlds steel…

Stop the steal…

Australia: Funeral home owner accused of keeping a woman’s corpse in the back of a hearse for over a year…

Meanwhile, a funeral home in Poland apologised after corpse falls out of a hearse and into traffic…

Authorities said at least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island's tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.

Two stories... the tragedy of the collapse of the ferry gang plank, and the history of these Black separatist islands. And a third story of homes being sold (increased taxes) as vacation homes... not a good sign, of course…

Harvard scientists unveil a new AI model for cancer diagnosis, 96% accuracy!

Cool, now where's our free treatment that doesnt make us drain our children's college fund, lose our savings, go bankrupt, sell our house, and live on the streets?

It's in Canada, the UK, Australia, France... Well, almost all European countries… Really! Even China, and most of the civilized world... Sorry friend.

Bad luck being sick in America…

10 million people plunge into darkness as Cuba’s grid collapses…

Sounds like you will soon get 10 million more immigrants coming to America...

A rare 237-year-old copy of the US Constitution has been sold at auction for a whopping $9m (£7m).MORE…

The copy was printed in 1787 after delegates from the colonial states met for the Constitutional Convention and drafted what would become the founding document of the US federal government.

There are believed to be only eight copies like this one left in existence, and seven of them are publicly owned.

Why did it sell for such a low value? Paintings often sell for 20x this. This is a valuation you could see on Antique Roadshow. How is a copy of the US Constitution not a good investment?

The annual Orionid meteor shower is underway as Earth passes through a stream of debris from Halley's Comet.

The best time to look is during the hours before sunrise on Monday morning.

Observers in both hemispheres can see this shower, which could produce up to a dozen meteors per hour.

I know you guys prefer news on this newsletter, but I just wanted to share this quote which I found very interesting...

“Man should not be able to see his own face -- there’s nothing more sinister. Nature gave him the gift of not being able to see it, and of not being able to stare into his own eyes. Only in the water of rivers and ponds could he look at his face. And the very posture he had to assume was symbolic. He had to bend over, stoop down, to commit the ignominy of beholding himself. The inventor of the mirror poisoned the human heart.”

— Fernando Pessoa

[mahendraarto12]

Bangalore, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, continues to be a thriving hub for technology, innovation, and real estate. As we look ahead to 2024, the Bangalore real estate market is poised for significant growth, driven by various factors that are reshaping the city's landscape. Here’s a detailed forecast of what to expect in Bangalore’s real estate market in 2024.

1. Continued Demand for Residential Properties

The demand for residential properties in Bangalore is expected to remain robust in 2024. With the city's expanding IT sector, more professionals are moving to Bangalore, seeking high-quality living spaces. Areas like Electronic City, Whitefield, and Sarjapur Road are anticipated to see increased interest due to their proximity to major tech parks and improved infrastructure.

2. Rise in Property Prices

Bangalore has seen a steady increase in property prices over the past few years, and this trend is likely to continue in 2024. The growing demand for residential and commercial spaces, coupled with limited land availability, will drive property prices upward. Investors can expect appreciable returns on their investments in Bangalore’s real estate market.

3. Infrastructure Development

The ongoing infrastructure development in Bangalore will play a crucial role in boosting the real estate market. Key projects like the Namma Metro expansion, Peripheral Ring Road, and suburban rail project will enhance connectivity across the city, making it more accessible and attractive for homebuyers. Improved infrastructure will also lead to the emergence of new residential hubs, further diversifying the real estate market.

4. Sustainable and Smart Homes

Sustainability and smart technology integration will be major trends in 2024. Homebuyers are increasingly looking for eco-friendly and energy-efficient homes equipped with smart features. Builders and developers are likely to focus on incorporating green building practices, rainwater harvesting systems, solar panels, and smart home technologies to cater to this growing demand.

5. Regulatory Changes

The real estate sector in Bangalore is expected to benefit from favorable regulatory changes. The implementation of policies aimed at streamlining approvals, enhancing transparency, and protecting buyers' interests will boost confidence in the market. These regulatory improvements will make real estate transactions smoother and more secure for both buyers and investors.

6. Increased Investment from NRIs

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are anticipated to play a significant role in Bangalore’s real estate market in 2024. The weakening of the Indian rupee against the dollar, coupled with the city's reputation as a stable and high-growth investment destination, will attract more NRI investments. This influx of capital will further fuel the real estate market's growth.

Conclusion: Why Choose Mahendra Arto Helix in Electronic City

As you consider investing in Bangalore’s booming real estate market, Mahendra Arto Helix in Electronic City stands out as a premier choice. Our luxury 3 & 4 BHK apartments offer the perfect blend of modern amenities, strategic location, and superior quality. Electronic City, with its proximity to major IT hubs and excellent connectivity, is the ideal location for professionals seeking a vibrant and convenient lifestyle.

At Mahendra Arto Helix, we are committed to providing our residents with a comfortable and luxurious living experience. Our apartments are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability, ensuring that your investment not only brings you a beautiful home but also excellent returns in the future.

Make a wise decision today and be a part of Bangalore’s real estate revolution with Mahendra Arto Helix. Invest in your dream home in Electronic City and enjoy the best that Bangalore has to offer.

For more information, visit our website or contact our sales team to schedule a visit to our model apartments. Your dream lifestyle awaits at Mahendra Arto Helix!

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Different Types of Ear Deformities

Did you know? Approximately 6–8% of infants are born with abnormalities in their ears. Dr. Parag Telang, a renowned surgeon for ear correction in UK, explains that this condition impacts the growth and development of the cartilage present around the ears, causing it to affect the functioning and appearance of the ear. Patients with ear deformities may experience severe social impairment if they are left untreated. In this blog, we will learn about the various types of ear deformities caused in children.

Ear correction: Different types of ear deformities

Anotia

Anotia is a congenital ear deformity that is present at birth. Anotia is referred to as the absence of the entire external part of the ear. This condition can be caused to one ear, which is more common, or both ears.

Microtia

Microtia is a congenital deformity where the child is born with a small and malformed external ear. In this birth defect, the ear does not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Lop Ear

Lop ears refer to an ear deformity where the top rim of the ear is either folded over, wrinkled or tight. Lop ear is caused by a relative lack of skin, i.e., underdeveloped helical cartilage, as well as a smaller cartilage framework than the other side.

Cup Ear

Cup ear deformity is a common deformity that is characterised by ears that project or stick out further, leaving a gap of more than 2 cm from the middle portion of the ear to the back. This is a congenital deformity that involves a malformation of the helical rim, i.e., the top rim of the ear. 

Cryptotia

Cryptotia is often also known as a hidden ear because, in this condition, the cartilaginous frame is normally developed but is contained within a pocket of skin. This ear deformity is defined as a condition where the upper portion of the ear is buried under the skin of the scalp. 

Bat Ear

The bat ear or prominent ear is an abnormally protruding human ear where the concha is large with a poorly developed anti-helix and scapha. It may be unilateral or bilateral. The concha is large, with an underdeveloped antihelix and scapha. It results from cartilage malformation during primitive ear development in the early stages of life. 

If one is looking for the best ear surgeon in USA, consult with Dr. Parag Telang today.

Original Source:- https://www.apsense.com/article/different-types-of-ear-deformities.html

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FACTIONS

FACTIONS / MEMBER GROUPS → WHAT ARE THEY?

Factions or Member Groups is a great way to choose what side of the war your character is on. Each member group has a different central idea, theme, and motivation. There are traits each exhibit as well as moral guidelines each follow. When creating your character or navigating the world choosing which faction your character winds up in or belongs to is critical. It can be the deciding factor of their fate, their connections, or their conflicts and obstacles.

I.S.O. ( INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS )

ISO houses various sorts of occupational titles including: Handlers, Analysts, Scouts, and Field Operatives, otherwise known as Agents. However, it is known that from ISO many agents have gone awol and come to be labeled, Rogues. These Agents are highly skilled and travel the known world embedding in communities and gathering intel, performing heists, extractions, hostage negotiations, infiltration, government espionage, or assassination.

They must be good at blending in and flying under the radar. Agents are hand-selected by Handlers based on specific personality traits or skillsets. Anyone can be an Agent, so be cautious. Their mission is simple, prevent war. To do this, Agents have learned to dismantle entire governments and infiltrate high-level ranking circles in government communities with politicians and their allies.

Rogues on the other hand not only have all of the same skills and knowledge but use it against the mission of ISO. They provoke, instigate and fuel war to their own favor or gain.

NECTAR

Unaffiliated with ISO, Nectar is a much deeper organization. Their history isn’t as outlined or known, nor have they been around as long. This organization specializes in human extinction level crisis. Their mission is simple, protect the human race from itself or mother nature. The technological and oftentimes, supernatural element to their operations is enough to make a skeptic a believer. Nectar’s units are often recruited from high-level government organizations, PMOs, or nobel prize winners. Their scientific staff is among some of the brightest minds the world has to offer and because of this their gear and equipment is often unrivaled or contested. They refer to themselves as ‘the big leagues’ when it comes to political and geological warfare.

Because they operate autonomously with private funding, they are government-less and morally guide themselves in somewhat of a gray area. Their entire ideology consists of the majority wins. If taking one life saves many, it is the obvious choice. It goes without saying that it would be difficult to find any emotional thinkers in the ranks of Nectar.

HELIX

Helix began as a project in the 1980s under ISO supervision and funding. Their mission was to create the perfect field agent. After discovering unique properties in herbal and fungal related material, a super soldier didn’t seem so far fetched. It took years and many failures but when the right pattern sequence of genetics was discovered, the program was shut down. It was only later discovered that ISO had racked over four-hundred casualties in the pursuit of its miracle drug. Not only that but the entire staff who had overseen and conducted the experiments since the 80s was excommunicated and subsequently hunted down and terminated. Except, a handful. Those handful became a terrorist cell hellbent on exposing the agency’s dirty laundry and using all of their skills and knowledge to do so.

Helix became a flag and symbol for Rogues to take refuge when wronged or in opposition of ISO’s methods or ideals. It’s leaders and founders, James Toffer and Alexandra Bellmaker, have since been terminated which has create space for new leadership to form and carry on this mission of transparency and truth to the public.

BLACKWAVE

Blackwave is a growing terrorist organization that is rumored to have a super soldier in leadership. It’s ranks are generally comprised of escaped prisoners of Libertine or ISO’s off-the-books concentration camps. Nearly every member of this group has ties to the dark dealings and underbelly of the espionage world; wronged or have experienced loss in some way at the hands of Nectar or ISO, or related government parties. Many of its original members and its founding is the result of the known Libertine breakout incident. This event transpired when a child who was subjected to the experimentation for ISO’s super soldier program gained unnatural abilities and destroyed the facility they were being held in.

This resulted in a massive escape of several patients who had varying levels of experimentation. Ultimately, Blackwave was formed with the goal of liberation from the many puppet masters of government; primarily, ISO and its allies or likeness.

LIBERTINE

Everyone affiliated with the 1980s program Helix is aware of the black-site concentration camps. Well, their main hub happens to be hidden in plain sight under the alias LIBERTINE, an institute for mental welfare. That’s right, a nut-hut. There is a much more sinister face behind the mask of Libertine. Its patients never see the light of day again. Although there are real patients who are former civilians and get visitation, some are selected for the various experiments that go on behind the curtain and in the dark. Libertine’s mission is to perfect the human anatomy and make dreams a reality; to become God. It’s staff range from demented and sadistic medical and scientific specialists to hired guns from private military organizations.