#Rails 6 application

[beelzeballing]

actually i dont think ive posted my thoughts on ofmd s2 overall here yet have i?

ok here goes: i think it had incredibly high highs, and at some parts i genuinely enjoyed it more than i did the first season, episode 6 being peak imo. however, it had equally abysmal lows with some glaring writing-, tone- and pacing issues that all came to a head in the finale.

i once read someone say that, if you ever feel like a finale ruined the whole story, maybe you should take another look at the story. there were most likely cracks and problems all along, and the finale did nothing besides dashing the hope that these would perhaps be addressed later. very rarely do genuinely well written stories go completely off the rails in the finale and ruin the whole thing.

i think this is applicable here in some ways, SPECIFICALLY in regards to edward. good god edward was a MESS this season, and it's so sad because i loved the starting point! the kraken era was absolutely terrifying and iconic as FUCK but... they shouldn't have leaned so hard into the drama and trauma of it all. don't get me wrong, i loved that it did. it's one of my favorite parts of the season and i'm so glad we got it. but if they wanted this arc to work with the overarching plot as they wrote it, they would've had to lighten up the tone here CONSIDERABLY. had they played the kraken era for comedy then sure! edward's bad youtuber apology would've been funny. his fast redemption would've been less jarring. the lack of consequences less disturbing. but as it stands in the show, this arc is too dark to function with the later episodes.

i feel like they wanted to have their cake and eat it too here. they wanted the gritty drama of ed coming off the hinges entirely but also didn't want to deal with the aftermath of such a heavy arc in their silly pirate romcom. be that due to time constraints and budget cuts or because they were simply unwilling to, doesn't really matter in the end. the result is the same either way: a very tonally messy season with some accidentally troubling implications regarding abuse.

and mentioning troubling implications regarding abuse; izzy. my poor, poor izzy... his arc was absolutely glorious. i liked izzy the second he showed up in s1 and i was absolutely EATING this season up in that regard. and i think in this case, they genuinely did fuck it all up in the finale with that one stupid choice:

choosing to kill izzy was the DUMBEST thing they couldve done here.

ive talked about this over and over and over again. ive reblogged so many meta posts. and still i am left absolutely flabbergasted by how stupid of a decision this was. the fridging, playing at the fallen woman trope, killing the beating heart of the season and the character who delivers what is essentially a thesis statement, killing off the character whose arc is about coming to terms with his disability, having him die in edward's arms, comforting him and apologizing after an entire season of finding community and love outside of edward, the absolutely godawful pacing of it all, the extremely easy and obvious solution of just having IZZY become the new captain of the revenge to mirror s1 and hammer home how much he has developed since then in one go... i could go on. and i have. it was a stupid writing decision, completely fucked the tone and pacing of the finale and took away attention and time from things that really would've deserved a better wrap up (lucius and black pete deserved better)

now. the whole prince ricky & zheng plot line... yeah that shit sucked ass, sorry. they bit off more than they could chew here. i honestly think those are the arc words of this season:

✨️ bit off more than they could chew ✨️

right off the bat: i think he was good as a concept. bringing in a foil for stede who just doesn't Get It as stede does could've made for very good comedy and drama (and to be fair there is some of that). but that shit got away from them extremely quickly. nothing about how he's implemented past his first episode works, and i think this is very specifically because he's mostly played as the comic relief in his debut episode. making this completely bumbling fool, who gets his nose hacked off on his first job, the main villain of your entire season is... definitely a choice. idk. he didn't work for me at all.

ok wow mentioning shit getting away from the writers. this definitely got away from me. this was supposed to be a short lil post. well. i guess tl;dr i loved this season but jesus christ there was a lot wrong with it. if you want to hear more thoughts. ask box is open. be my guest. i have more to say so even if you dont ask i might add more to this at some point but im tired and have work tmrw.

[moretheta]

half-baked ramblings on neon's prophecies:

ok, so some people have theorized that neon's prophecies could still be applicable to current events. operating under that assumption, the fate of each spider might be foreshadowed.... here are my thoughts:

“Removed from the calendar is the false hare / with six months gone, the year is lost”

I think if we reach six losses the troupe is officially, cosmically doomed. So far we only have five. 

Uvo (11)

Paku (6 or 9 - but probably the latter)

Shal (6 or 9)

Kortopi (?)

Hisoka (4)

One more death and the troupe is cooked 🙌

The original fortunes predicted those six deaths- uvo, pack, shalnark, and kortopi’s have already come to pass. In ch 106 chrollo says as much: “Uvo, Hisoka*, Shziuku, Pakunoda, Shalnark… and one more makes half of us.”

Then Phinks replies “So no one else’s fortune predicted death… then it must be either Feitan, me, or Kortopi. We didn’t have enough data to have our fortunes read.”

*only… Hisoka’s was a fake. He never was predicted to die. Meaning that Chrollo and Phinks' initial deduction was wrong - of the three whose fortune’s couldn’t be read, two of them would die. Kortopi is already dead, so that’s one out. Meaning either Feitan or Phinks is (theoretically) slated to die. 

If we take that as “those predicted to die in the fortunes will be the first (or even only) ones to die,” then it stands to reason either Feitan or Phinks will be next.

And now, (as of 406) we've got Nobunaga turning back from tier 2, leaving Feitan and Phinks on their own against the Heil-ly. Those two are powerhouses in their own right, so one would expect them to be safe... but we also know that they've consistently underestimated the Heil-ly, and if Nobunaga isn't there they essentially are going into the hideout blind. Again, both are really, really strong, and much more experienced that almost anyone in the Heil-ly (with the possible exception of Morena ofc) but they're also pretty hot-tempered, and neither strike me as strategists. Nen fights are all about strategy, and I could see a situation in which they end up in a particularly bad matchup... either way, I think it could be significant that they're now the only members who are still connected at the hip.

It’s also interesting that the fortunes specify the Spider will be cut in half, rather than explicitly capping the death toll to six... because technically, the spider has thirteen members, not twelve. Now, I believe it did specify that they would lose half its legs, so the head might no count? Even so, I want to leave the possibility open. Half of thirteen is 6.5, so it's a 50/50 chance between the number 6 and 7. [edit: i'm dumb it did in fact say SIX MONTHS]. Also, if we want to get down to technicalities, one could also make the argument that Hisoka leaving the troupe might not have counted, since he didn't die and therefore we actually need to lose two more spiders… butttt the fortunes did say “cut in half shall your number be,” and whether or not Hisoka remains alive, his desertion of the troupe counts as losing a number either way, so it might not matter. 

Alternatively, if we are once again running on the assumption that the fortunes can somehow extend past their expiration date into the future, than looking at the troupe’s current numbers, we actually only have TEN people- if we’re thinking about their number being cut in half, they could be looking at FIVE more losses. 

And, looking at that metric in isolation, one could even argue that Feitan and Phinks could both die in the near future. Now, here's where my theories go completely off the rails into loose (very loose) speculation territory: if we’re thinking about 5 people dying and 5 living, my predictions are as follows:

Deaths

Shizuku - already predicted

Bonolenov - possible prediction, currently in immediate danger

Feitan - possible prediction

Phinks - possible prediction

???

I think Illumi and Kalluto have a good shot at making it out alive; from a Doylist angle, they still have a lot of potential in the narrative bc they have things going on outside the troupe, and from a Watsonian perspective they’re less in danger than the other spiders due to their position in the periphery of the hisoka/spider deathgame. I’m gonna put them in the “probably will live" category. 

Survivors:

Kalluto

Illumi 

Personal bias is leading me to hope that Nobunaga and Machi will be spared. I think of the remaining Spiders they have the most narrative development, and also show the most potential for development outside the troupe. Like I could see a Nobunaga redemption arc of sorts happening. So I’ll say, looking at this slim chance, I see it fit to add them to the (potential) list of survivors.

Kalluto

Illumi 

Nobunaga 

Machi

???

Once again, this is loose speculation on my part. I'm just working through my thoughts on what may be and what I want to see. Which leaves us with only two Spiders whose fates are undecided: Chrollo and Franklin. Now Chrollo’s had death flags all over him since his introduction, so upon first glance he seems the obvious choice for the deathlist. But I can’t shake the idea that the cruelest fate for Chrollo would be to watch the Spider die around him while he has to live on. It could also put him in a position similar to Kurapika, with an immense amount of survivor’s guilt and the sense of being “the only one left.” On the one hand, Chrollo seems like he’s putting himself right in the middle of the fray, while Franklin waits things out, potentially sitting duck for Hisoka… but on the other hand, it doesn’t necessarily have to be the clown himself pickiny off the remaining troupe. If Franklin is still on tier five, he could be targeted by the Heil-ly. Plus, the number seven (Franklin's # and the Death Number) was prominently featured in 405.... it's a reach, but if I had to chose I would put Franklin on the “soon to die” list. Which makes it:

Deaths

Shizuku

Bonolenov 

Feitan

Phinks

Franklin

Survivors

Kalluto

Illumi 

Nobunaga 

Machi

Chrollo.

Again, VERY loose speculation here folks. Just needed a place to compile my thoughts.

(are you sure about that)

[zlobonessa]

hi-i-wrote-a-thing-for-a-fanweek. day one — memories (although it also fits heroes from day 3 and alternative universe from day 6 so we can pretend I'm not extra late). anyway it's reincarnation/modern au emijulisuba where julius tries archeology and finds it very thoughts-inducing. it's also on ao3 but not translated. enjoy.

Julius doesn't particularly expect his application to be approved: an email titled "Re: Volunteers for excavations" finds him in the process of drafting a loose idea of his diploma topic for the next academic year, with a third glass of white-chocolate-and-lavender iced coffee and almost zero thoughts related to archaeology. That prevents him neither from nearly flooding the laptop with lavender-white liquid while making an incomprehensible sound in the middle of a cafe nor from packing up his things that exact day and buying a ticket to a luxury train compartment to Pristella.

When the raging greenery of the Red Sun peak sweeps past the window, he is overtaken by — the smell of clothes fresh out of the laundry and hand cream for sensitive skin, the hum of students and the clatter of thousands of keyboard keys, an oversugared pastry from the cafeteria, columns of calculations in front of his eyes, a discussion of master's courses — the question is: what is he even doing?

Objectively speaking, this is a good question.

Objectively speaking, this is a very good question, and Julius pushes it as deep as possible into the depths of his brain, drowns it out with the sound of wheels hitting the rails, crushes it with the weight of bags on his back, and suffocates it with the smells of dust and cigarettes from Priestella central station. By the time he frowns and tries to force his mind to merge the two-dimensional directions of the navigator in the phone with the three-dimensional chaos of the city, the question goes almost quiet.

Almost.

It must be said, the navigator is of little use. Before even boarding the train, Julius firmly rejected the idea of calling a taxi to the train station: how could you do excavations in a city that you refuse to see? He had to admit that by the eighth missed turn this thought lost some of its freshness.

(Trying to spot a noticeable supermarket from the map, he almost slams into a pillar covered with ads and vulgar stickers, and, dodging this unpleasant fate, miraculously avoids a collision with a scooter rushing at full speed — and for some reason, disappointment wakes up in his chest with unexpected force and for no particular reason. It even leaves him standing in disbelief for a few seconds: the depth of it is so strange and painful, like a cut wound.)

But, as they say, all's well that ends well.

"As they say, all's well that ends well," laughs Anastasia, the head of the excavations and a leading archaeologist, Julius searched the internet for her name: her field of study is Alec Hoshin, and the period of the foundation of Kararagi. "Ya haven't fallen into the canals, have ya? There were cases, I had to send them home. The water there isn't especially clean, wouldn't advise taking a sip."

 Julius winces involuntarily, trying to overcome the wave of disgust. Anastasia studies him closely.

"How did ya end up here even?" she asks, kind of jokingly, casually, to keep up the conversation, but the depth of her gaze is a tell: she is serious. This is a type of question the answer to which determines the future — the type of question that, as his uncle explained, should be met with the best answer of all you have.

Julius replies:

"I don't know. "

The sunlight pours onto a roped-off piece of ground where they form a crowded circle — more like a square, sure, but that's not what matters. Julius's knees go weak, and he suddenly feels like a little rascal again, not taught to respect his elders. How can they stand over how — many centuries of history?

"It's nice to see everyone so captivated — and without a single swing of the shovel, wow," Anastasia laughs, and her voice rings with pride. "At this very place, four hundred and twenty years ago, one of the fights that decided the course of the battle for Priestella happened. Great timing, right? Everyone studied the battle for the Priestella at school, I hope, yea, I know, such a busy historical period, so many names, so many dates, but on the anniversary occasion, it doesn't hurt to refresh your memory. By the way, everyone remembers the briefing, I hope?"

The job — predictably enough — turns out to be dirty. There is something fascinating even about how quickly Julius gets covered in mud: he expected the gloves to lose their white in a matter of minutes, but the knees and elbows come as a surprise. Under the afternoon sun, a thick and sticky layer of sweat appears on his face, which, as Julius quickly realizes, should not be wiped with a dirty sleeve (and the decision not to cut the hair on his forehead begins to seem somewhat questionable), several times he has to push out the grains of sand gotten into his mouth with his tongue, his palm takes the shape of the handle of a trowel, and a sharp pebble gets into his shoe.

It's definitely not what he's used to—but when he looks at himself, covered in earth from head to toe, somewhere in his memory a thread stretches.

Maybe... no.

Father: in the middle of a garden black with moisture, planting seedlings in dirty old clothes and suddenly noticing Julius on the porch — he straightens up, waves at him, and smiles broadly.

That's what this memory is about.

"So this is what happens to children who were not allowed to play in the sandbox," a familiar voice is heard from the side when Julius takes a short break to get out of the excavation and do shoulder exercises. "I almost didn't believe my eyes. Would never have thought that you were capable of getting your hands dirty — like, on a physical level, I thought you would howl and turn into dust, you know, like a low-level monster from..."

"Subaru! It's very, veeery mean to say that!"

"That is, you agree with the content, but you are not satisfied with the presentation? Ha! Heard that, huh?

Sighing, Julius turns around.

"Subaru," glances from a t-shirt with a stupid print to a ribbon with flowers woven into a braid, "Emilia, what an unexpected meeting. Glad to see you."

Is he glad? He is not entirely honest, and this is gnawing at him: it is unfair to treat good friends like this, especially from the university where he will return in the Yellow-Sun anyway, but an obscure annoyance rises in his chest. As if they had done something wrong — as if they had...

Although — he does has the right reason for that.

"But what are you doing here?"

"Hey, hey, are you pointing fingers?!"

"We are here on vacation! T-together, that is. "

"E-emilia-tan!"

Julius allows himself a restrained — and maybe slightly teasing — smile.

"Is that so? Have a good time. But I meant," having lost the internal struggle, he stoops to the Subaru level and points his finger at where they are all standing, "right here. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the excavation area."

Subaru blushes rapidly and amusingly:

"Eh! .. is that so... oh."

"Oh," Julius nods, with the most serious face possible.

"Truly — oh!" Emilia gasps, also blushing. "Julius, we are so sorry!.. Subaru, you said we were positively definitely going the right way this time!"

"We were! — Subaru retorts, but the fire is lost. — Up until some point."

"I'm sorry again, we're already leaving, I hope we didn't break anything important!" Emilia shouts as she walks, pulling Subaru by the sleeve with the tenacity of a bulldozer: it's amusing to observe, for fairness' sake. Just before disappearing behind the corner, she turns for a second:

"Just in case, we will be glad to meet and have a chat sometime!"

And so she leaves.

The work is completed late in the evening, and the way to the three-and-a-half-star hotel is illuminated by the stars studying in the grayishly blue sky — and streetlights, of course. Fortunately, there are no channels lost in the dark on the way, but a hospital with a flickering sign comes across — which, he supposes, is rather convenient, but his insides get turned out by the urge to write to Joshua, which is ridiculous: it will ruin his sleeping schedule, and he was also so upset that he couldn't go with Julius, and so sincerely wished him to have a good time, and write to him now... Julius suppresses this urge firmly and even walks a few meters further with something like enthusiasm.

Each step, however, turns out to be harder than the past, his back and arms ache, the taste of dirt pervades his mouth, fatigue fills his bones with lead-like heaviness, and he can only hope for...

Well, it sure was a stupid hope.

A few days ago — when Julius, having found the hotel closest to the excavation site, patiently hung on the phone for twenty minutes, waiting for someone who could book him a room because he abandoned trying to figure out the interface of their sprawling website half an hour later — he had something like a romantic idea about a hidden underappreciated charm of small things in small hotels that the general public is picky about. Not that Julius had stayed in them previously: his uncle and aunt were meticulous about vacation planning and did not skimp on money, but the impeccable and faceless sterility of the five-star hotels they chose always repelled him. There had to be some kind of homeyness, he supposed. Some kind of soul, no matter how sentimental it sounds.

The lobby of the hotel he chose smells sickeningly of varnish, at the reception he is warned that there will be no hot water for the next three days, and the cold water in the shower barely hanging on the wall turns out to be rusty, dark spots appear on the ceiling on old wallpaper, and without glasses it is impossible to make out if it is mold, the wind is blowing from under the window frame, and this bed has probably the most uncomfortable mattress that Julius has ever lain on, and it doesn't help his back at all.

People tend to significantly embellish their fantasies about a way of life that they have never led, his uncle once said a long time ago. He didn't tell Julius this, Julius shouldn't have heard it at all, and it turned out otherwise almost by accident, and strictly speaking, he wasn't talking about his father, but Julius knew, knew that he meant his father, and even now this memory could ignite an unbearable heat in his chest and eyes.

But was his uncle wrong?

Julius has never expressed a desire to get a degree in history. He himself was aware of the absurdity of this idea: it was just a stupid childhood dream, pure fiction, sometimes floating through his subconscious when he allowed himself to entertain thoughts about some completely different reality with completely different circumstances. Here and now, someone had to inherit the family business, and Joshua would not be able to bear it, scientists are paid pennies, the work is thankless, and does he truly want to waste his talents digging in the ground?

Does he want to?

What is he even doing?

"Now you can't dodge the question," mumbles Subaru through a full mouth: Julius winces, and he makes a face in response, but swallows with effort and noise, allowing all patrons to watch a huge lump of food moving down his throat. "Spill the tea, why are you here, are you lost or something?"

The cafe on the corner where they squeezed in is small, but thankfully they managed to successfully occupy the seats. A cozy place that successfully combines the influence of Kararagi and Lugunika, with garlands, a chalkboard for customers — Subaru has already managed to write "E + S = ♡" there — an artificial tree in the middle of the room and paper lamps. The perfect cafe for the perfect "vibes" in photos for social media. Julius had spent many hours in places like these, typing his essays.

But now he can't get rid of the bitter taste in his mouth - he can't shake the thought: what was here a few centuries ago?

(He can’t help but feel a strange sense of déjà vu when he closes his eyes: as if he had already sat here once, meeting Emilia and Subaru, and the air between them was still filled with something unspoken.)

Pretending to be unperturbed, however, he shrugs:

"I've always wanted to participate in excavations."

 "Boring answer," Subaru snaps. "Come up with something better."

Carefully sipping his coffee—caramel cream latte—Julius raises his eyebrows at him:

"What, lie?"

Subaru rolls his eyes:

"Who in their right mind will go to study management when they have at least some hobby more interesting than cramming the most effective formulas for sorting spreadsheets?"

"Someone has to sort the spreadsheets, Subaru," Emilia remarks. The barista drew a kitten on the foam of her coffee: she thoughtfully twirls a straw in her hands, trying to figure out a way to drink without spoiling the drawing. "And Julius is doing a great job at it."

It is easy for Julius to imagine his future life: many, many spreadsheets filled with numbers.

"Thank you, Emilia," he says tersely. Trying to deflect the conversation from himself, he strikes back: "And why did you decide to go to Priestella?"

Subaru is blushing again. The color floods on his face in a single wave. The skin from the forehead to the neck is all the same shade, so thick that it feels like an invitation to dip a brush into a soft cheek and paint a sunset landscape.

"Well, I mean, why not here? The city is beautiful, the weather is warm, and there's water here... And the atmosphere is like, you know!... Such... Very... yeah.

Julius gives him a knowing grin. Subaru hunched his shoulders, sending him a vicious look from under his brows.

"Subaru!" Emilia snorts into her glass of coffee — a blush rises on her cheeks and spreads gently to the tips of her ears — and the drawing distorts. She looks at it upset. "Well, there you go. "

Sadness, however, does not remain on her face for long: sighing, she takes a sip of coffee and, having tasted it, squints with satisfaction.

"But the city is reaaally very, very beautiful," she agrees, and her words reach Julius with a slight delay. "So... a little magical, I don’t even know how to explain it. You know, you come here for the first time, and it feels like... like you’ve finally returned. We left the station, on the other side, remember, where the old buildings and the arch are, and I looked at them and I... it probably sounds absurd, but it felt like I recognized them, although I’ve never even been here in my life! As if they were waiting for me. Dreamlike, right? ...Do you know what I mean?

Julius doesn't immediately find the strength to nod and smile casually.

"Generally speaking, all the records we have about the battle for Priestella are incomplete and contradictory," says Anastasia, sitting right on the ground with a kind of simplicity that shows a habit. The excavation opens right at her knees, bathed in the evening dawn, and sometimes her gaze slips from the volunteers nearby to the ground that looks like a sliced layer cake. "Most sources of that time explain everything around them as witchcraft and magic, and it is extremely difficult to make out what actually happened, and in our case, we are talking about a clash of religious fanatics with the knights of Lugunica —  who, as I hope everyone remembers, were credited with powers of divine origin... "

"The Last of the Saints," Julius blurts out. Disapproving stares thrust into him, and a heat washes over his cheeks. "I'm sorry, I didn't want to interrupt, I... have read about him, and... don't pay attention, please continue. "

But Anastasia doesn't seem upset at all — on the contrary, she snorts and nods gravely:

"What an educated young man, watch and learn! Yea, that's right. In those days, by the way, he was simply called the "The Sword Saint" — from what we know, it should be assumed that the title was inherited until it ceased to exist, and as to why — history, as they say, is silent. By the way, there is an interestin' moment connected with the battle for Pristella: some sources mention the presence of two Saints of the Sword in the city at once, the Last and his predecessor — while other sources claim that they died many years before! That's right, history is always a bit about being detectives. If ya are attracted ta a sense of mystery, then you have come to the right place, I will tell ya for sure."

"So what's the answer?" one of the volunteers, blonde and with a detached face, speaks up. Her name is Silver or something like that, Julius can't remember exactly. "Was that predecessor there or not?"

Anastasia laughs:

"And for a sense of the answer, unfortunately, your path lies in the exact sciences! Many scientists fought about that one, and all to no avail. And, mind ya, some," Anastasia leans forward, and a conspiratorial gleam appears in her eyes, "some scientists believe that the dynasty of Sword Saints never existed at all!"

“How is that possible?” Julius blurts out – again condemning glances, but he almost doesn’t care: for some reason, his chest hurts as if it was pierced by a rusty sword.

"It is what it is," Anastasia shrugs, clearly pleased with the effect. — "Primary sources are inconsistent, there's a complete lack of records after the beginning of the Golden Revolution, which, I remind you, was also a revolution in a cultural sense, the power of the holders of the status is clearly exaggerated many times and attributed to magical powers: the Last of the Saints, they say, could throw a man to the sun with his bare hands, which, you must admit, is incomprehensible! Many historians hold the position that the Sword Saints were a legend and served in fact as a collective image of outstanding warriors of that time. Who knows, here we are digging up the site of one of the fights of the Last of the Saints, and it can have nothing significant there at all — this happens!"

And through his tight trousers, Julius feels acutely every pebble digging into his legs. He wants to object — he wants to argue — he wants to refute, but the knowledge gap is opened up to him by an archaeological dig: he is not a scientist, not a historian, he is an amateur, a student who receives a bachelor's degree in management next Red Sun, but for some reason is tormented by his own foolishness and goes to excavations.

The contradiction in the story should be like an incorrectly written formula, corrected with a few clicks. Simple movements that reduce everything to flawlessly grounded mathematics.

"Not for the first time even: the discrepancies in the number of participants in this battle are especially significant," Anastasia continues mercilessly. "The Eucliuses, for example: one of the famous historical chronicles, written after the fact, claims that two descendants of the then famous knightly family of the Eucliuses participated in the battle, who in fact had no heirs at all! A very controversial chronicle, in fact: by all indirect signs, it is authentic, but at the same time the lexicon used in it for its time period is completely uncharacteristic — it is still a very big subject of debate. "The truest story about the adventures of the humble support of the great heroine Emilia", you can search it in your free time, it's a very funny read."

(Julius has read it. He has read it.)

It must be stupid: at the age of twenty-two, to believe in fairy tales.

Julius doesn't.

Just sometimes — just sometimes — he wanted so badly that it almost felt like a white cloak was fluttering on his shoulders, a sword was weighing down his hip, and magic, bright in taste and smelling of past rain, trembled in the air with the movement of his hand.

"Hey," Subaru's fingers snap in front of his face, "how's the weather at the cloud your head's now in?"

Julius almost stumbles over the asphalt with the toe of his boot. He freezes.

"Hm. I'm sorry, I was just thinking."

"You almost fell down the steps, you idiot," Subaru hisses. "Think less, that's not what your face is so pretty for."

Blinking, Julius realizes that Subaru is right: the stairs start right in front of him, the steps leading to the canal embankment.

"Julius has a very multitasking head, Subaru, it's not nice to say such nasty things," Emilia pokes Subaru's cheekbone with a finger, looking instructively: he blushes and sulks. Then she looks at Julius with a worried look: "But you really should be careful. You can get so perilously hurt like that!

"Who in the twenty-first century says "perilously"...

"People who read actual books, not just teen comics, I think," Julius can't help himself, and this time Emilia's stern gaze turns out to be directed at him:

"And you too don't tease, Subaru reads books! Sometimes."

"Sometimes?! What do you mean "sometimes", do I need to read a book a day?! Emilia-tan, only posers who skip every other word read books at that pace, and in class, they just spit on the ceiling, don't be fooled by this show-off!.."

Julius raises his hands in defeat:

"Okay, well, I'm sorry. I wasn't going to question your intellectual abilities, Subaru. Strictly speaking, with my schedule... I'm afraid I read books only sometimes too."

"Exactly," Subaru snorts, folding his arms over his chest, but his face looks satisfied. He looks at Julius with an inquisitive look: "Well, what were you thinking about, thinker?"

Julius shrugs helplessly. They continue their walk: a boat sweeps past them along the canal, and one of the passengers throws the can overboard.

"Well, just how can they be so completely unashamed?" Emilia shakes her head ruefully; she is enrolled in the university's environmental community, Julius recalls.

They’re complete pigs,” Subaru agrees; Julius once caught him in the cafeteria picking up a glass and wrappers that had fallen past the trash can from someone’s tray during the previous break.

"I don't really know what I'm even doing," Julius shares.

"Huh."

"What do you mean?"

Belatedly, Julius realizes what he has said. They say that in the old days, the knights cut out their tongues when they realized that outrageous nonsense had come out of their mouths — it would be worth reviving this tradition, probably.

"Anyway, haha, never mind, don't worry about it, just some nonsense on my mind," he quickly tries to reduce the damage. It doesn't work - he can see it in their eyes that it doesn't work.

"Julius, what kind of nonsense can you have in your head?" With her eyebrows drawn together and her lips pursed, Emilia looks at him with pleading pity. "And if there is nonsense, then there is especially no need to keep it there since it needs to be released. What happened?"

"There are limits to perfection, huh?" Subaru tsks and twitches the corner of his mouth, then winces, looking at him with serious seriousness. "Come on, tell us."

"Nothing special, really, I'm sorry to bother you... " Julius sighs. "I study management. Instead of writing a draft diploma, I'm here in Priestella, digging in the ground. This is illogical. You're right. That's all."

"You like history," Emilia points out. "In my first year, you explained to me the entire genealogy of Astrea with an exact chronology."

"Eh?! And where I was at the time?"

"You hadn't transferred to us yet."

"Approximately the exact chronology, Emilia. I like history, but..." his lips crease involuntarily and tightly, "on an unprofessional level. There will be no career from this. This is childish at this point. "

"God, you sound like an old man. It's going to happen to me at twenty-two, too, huh?"

"Subaru!"

—Subaru," Julius finds the strength to just shake his head and doesn't even try too hard to hide his smile. "I... like history for... selfish reasons, I guess. Astrea... All those people... they went down in history for doing something important. Significant. Noticeable. No one remembers people for using the most optimal way to sort spreadsheets."

"Wow, you sure know how to cling to words."

"Learning from the best."

"So the point is that you want to go down in history, Julius?" Emilia looks into his face with her usual caring expression, and embarrassment fires up in his cheeks:

"Hmm," he pulls on the strands on his forehead, hoping to draw attention away from the skin tone, "with the way you said it, I look, perhaps, somewhat vain..."

"Well, you can't hide a cat in the bag... " Subaru parodies his gesture by twirling the short hair sticking out of his own hairstyle around his finger. "Hey, hey, Emilia, these are your words!"

"No, no, it's all right," Julius prevents Emilia's educational lesson that hangs in the air. "I really was quite arrogant as a child. I always dreamed of world fame... I don’t envy my family back then, to be honest. No, I didn’t want to become a great actor, or a great singer, or a great blogger, Subaru, thank you for your opinion,” this time he gets ahead of Subaru’s facial expression. “I wanted to be a great scientist — so that people like you could draw a mustache on my photo in textbooks, I guess.” 

"Blatant slander! I have never been involved in spoiling public property in my life, I wasn't raised like that. "

"I'll try to believe it. But no, now I think I'm mature enough to realize that I'm not cut out for fame. I'm not that outstanding. "

"Julius!" Emilia gasps. "Don't say that, you're very, very talented, and smart, and handsome..."

I appreciate the support, but...” Julius purses his lips, “well, that’s the objective truth.”

Subaru stares at him for a long time in disbelief.

“I’d like to give you a good punch,” he drawls dreamily. “Why is it that you all have such bad self-esteem, huh? No matter who you poke, everyone thinks they were admitted to the university by mistake, but in reality, they belong under the fence. A-grade students! That’s so stupid.”

Now Emilia is looking at Subaru intently.

"The pot calling the kettle black, Subaru."

"Eh?! Eh, eh, don't drag me into this! I'm just, well, a foreign student!!"

Palms ache. Julius does not immediately realize the cause: his own nails dig into the skin.

"Have you ever thought about what will happen after death?"

"Julius, are you all right? If anything, I remember the suicide hotline number, just ask!"

"Well, I don't think a bore like you will go to hell if that's what you're talking about."

"No, I mean... in, say, a year. Five years. Decades. Centuries. Self-absorbed, I know, but I'm thinking about it more and more often — what will remain after me? What the fact that I lived, that I got this diploma, and finally went to these damned excavations can even change? Will anyone — anything — remember me at all?"

He stops — no, not even like that. Some unknown force is pulling him to stop, only there are no unknown forces in this world, and it must be all about Julius's subconscious, his treacherous subconscious, pulling him to search for something that does not exist.

The control tower stands in the middle of kiosks, cafes, bicycle parking, and crowds of tourists. Julius had read about them on the internet, in a scant article that omitted many details: an ancient mechanism once built to control the water level. Over time, it was replaced with modern technologies, and the towers were planned to be demolished — but after the protests were left as a monument.

It would be better if they were demolished, Julius thinks and is horrified by his own thoughts, but he cannot get rid of them.  In the midst of the triumph of the twenty-first century, the building looks ugly. Out of place.

"Sometimes I like to imagine that I was born at the wrong time. Just like... this city, for example. He doesn't belong to modernity, have you noticed? It was built as an ambush for monsters — no one expected it to stand until the moment when we call them fairy tales." A queasy feeling spreads through the body. As if his skin was covered with saliva, sticky and viscous, smelling disgusting, and not even washing off with tar soap — even if you rip it off, because there is no more point in it. "I understand, though, that it is ambition that speaks in me. In the past, I would probably have disappeared from people's memory just as easily."

He imagines it clearly: the white cloak falling into a canal and dissolving in the water. Like in that video with the raccoon and cotton candy that Subaru once insistently showed him.

...Yes, Subaru really has a bad effect on his thought processes.

The culprit of the ridiculous associations examines his face with extreme skepticism.

"You're such an idiot. Like you can be forgotten so easily!" His index finger points accusingly at Julius's shoulder. "I can't forget your pretentious face even in my sleep, does that seem forgettable?!"

"Subaru-Subaru... That's just his way of comforting, don't get mad," Emilia hurriedly explains. "But you know, when everyone around knows your name, it's not always good. You don't even know what they're saying about you until it's too late, and then..." She bites her lip and shakes her head. "Your name will remain in history, but you will not recognize yourself in it. Isn't it better to do good just like that, without expecting fame in return? After all, the world gets a little better with every good deed — what do you need a personal signature for every change?"

Julius feels unbearably ashamed.

"I don't need it, of course. I'm just trying to say... Ordinary acts of kindness are not so significant... Hm, no, absolutely not, it sounded terrible, forget it, please. I probably want to say... after all, everyone can do them."

Emilia's lips form a bitter smile.

"But not everyone does."

Standing on tiptoes, she puts her hands on his shoulders—carefully, as if Julius is made of the most fragile glass—and pulls him into her arms.

A gurgle comes from Subaru's throat. Julius is afraid that now he will be pushed into the canal, but instead — the sounds do not stop — he is gently patted on the back.

"Don't try to save the world all at once, guys," Emilia says softly into his shirt.

Subaru lets out a laugh, nervous and inexplicable to Julius. He, however, wants to repeat it.

A cooing, pitiful sound begins in Emilia's chest. Her hot lips press against Julius somewhere behind his ear.

(And this is how the chronicle is written in the stars: that night, Julius does not return to the hotel. It feels like a a half-forgotten journey, made anew years later, where the unfamiliar becomes recognizable in one moment — where, a second before the hands intertwine, a non-existent old touch tickles and tears under the skin — and at the moment of contact everything comes together, as if a contradiction resolves. Perhaps this is the most historical of it all; perhaps humanity is connected to each other through the centuries by the clutch of hands.)

(And this is how the chronicle is written in the stars: in the "E + S = ♡" on a cafe chalkboard a narrowed "+ J" gets squeezed in.)

In the slow interval between day and dusk, when the sun has not yet touched the edge of the horizon, but its light reaches an evening viscosity of spilled honey, Julius's shoe — stepping on the cultural layer of the fifteenth century that was going to be left untouched — crunches an earring, and the heel sticks into the skull.

The entire skeleton is dug out faster than one might think, and with a tremulous reverence that suddenly makes Julius's chest ache: no matter how close they look, there are no remains of the coffin, no tombstone with a name, or any other trace of the grave. The tattered clothes on him are so torn that you can't tell the century they are from — but through them, you can see broken bones, dozens and hundreds, as if someone — of unprecedented strength — beat him for hours, crushed him with a huge boulder, or maybe dropped him from a great height.

"Come on, come on," Anastasia mutters, hastily flipping through the notes on her phone. "Museums will snatch up a find like this, I can tell it!"

Bending over the bones with a brush and an awl to clean the stuck soil, Julius feels inappropriately happy. He tries hard to convince himself that his eyes are watering from the setting sun.

[ryotarox]

(Saihoji Temple Application | Japan Experience - Japan Rail Passから)

Visiting Saihoji - Making A Reservation A reservation is required to visit Saihoji Temple in Kyoto, famous for its enchanting moss-covered grounds. This must be done as early as possible: months or weeks, not days, ahead. Busy periods when reservations can be difficult include the cherry blossom period in Kyoto, (usually mid-March to mid-April), the month of May, which includes the Golden Week holidays in the first week of May, weekends, the rainy season in June and over Obon in the middle of August. Entrance time at the temple is 10 am or 1 pm and it is not possible to stipulate a preferred time in advance. Also from June 1, 2019 all visitors must be over 12 years of age. From January 14 (Tuesday) to March 5 (Thursday), 2020, the garden will be closed to allow for recovery time. Visitors will be able to visit the main hall (西来堂) where there will be an exhibition of 104 fusuma sliding Japanese screens by Insho Domoto. Visitors may also try Zazen (meditation) at places set aside by the temple.

西芳寺への参拝 - 予約 京都の苔むした美しい境内で有名な西芳寺を訪れるには予約が必要です。 これはできるだけ早く、数日前ではなく数か月前または数週間前に行う必要があります。 予約が取りにくい繁忙期としては、京都の桜の開花時期（通常3月中旬から4月中旬）、5月（5月第1週のゴールデンウィークを含む）、週末、6月の梅雨時期、8月中旬のお盆期間などが挙げられます。 寺院への入場時間は午前10時または午後1時で、事前に希望の時間を指定することはできません。 また、2019 年 6 月 1 日より、すべての訪問者は 12 歳以上である必要があります。 2020年1月14日（火）から3月5日（木）まで、庭園は休園となります。本堂（西来堂）では、堂本印象作の襖絵104面が展示され、参拝は可能です。また、境内には坐禅体験スペースも設けられています。

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西芳寺の拝観料は1人3,000円で、京都で最も高額です。拝観後、まず写経（写経）を行います。これは、寺が用意したトレーシングペーパーに筆ペンで経文を写す時間です。筆ペンはコンビニや文房具店で100円程度から購入できます。持参するか、寺で300円で購入することもできます。 写経を終えた後は、2時間ほど庭園を自由に散策することができます。

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外国人観光客にハードルたけー

[mamayan]

Fat Gum (Toyomitsu Taishirō) Headcanons!

(I love some good yandere content, but I just can’t see this man ever becoming a yandere. He’d sooner never love again than force you into anything. If he really snapped and progressed as a yandere, he’d be the type to silently watch over you for the rest of your life if you didn’t reciprocate his love.)

SFW Headcanons:

• This man is a cinnamon roll in the streets and a cinnamon roll in the sheets.

• He’s the most likely to fall in love with you for your personality… and taste in food. Looks really aren’t all that important to him, but he enjoys if you compliment him! Tell him how nice it is to lay on him or snuggle, it makes his whole week.

• This man is literally the best date you could ask for, no need to worry about where you’re going or what your doing and especially what you’re going to eat. It’ll all be amazing.

• His hero work does take a lot of time away from your relationship, but he’s not one to ever neglect or ignore you. Dates can and will be done on video chat, sharing a meal and evening together even if you aren’t physically close.

• Buys you all the stuffed animals, books, video games, whatever hobby supplies you could ever want. His love languages are physical touch, gift giving, acts of service, and words of affirmation. He’s literally full of sugar I swear.

• Don’t think he’s a doormat though, he’s a classic Osaka man and has a temper (it usually only comes out when he sees or hears about something unjust or awful, but it can happen if someone cuts in line while he’s waiting for Takoyaki, or you telling him about a co-worker or customer being rude to you at work).

• Gives amazing foot rubs for such big hands, perfect pressure application.

• Traditional in dating. Likes the flowers, candies, dates, and all the mushiness of romance and love. Will likely take you on a multitude of dates before ever even kissing your cheek.

• He’s nearly 30, this man isn’t looking for a quick fling. He’s looking for his future, and if he’s dating you, it’s with serious intentions.

• If you nap on him, he’ll treat it the same way as one does when a cat sleeps on them. He’ll be careful even breathing to not wake you. Might snap a couple pictures too.

NSFW 🔥 MDNI ⛔️ :

• He’s 8’2, which means he’s not small even when he’s burned through all his fat. He’s an enormous man, and has an enormous cock, without a doubt. It’s not even the sexy big either, it’s the “Need 3-6 months of training and prep to take it” sort of vibe. He’s so cautious with sex it’s put many off in the past, but he cares more about your comfort and pleasure than his own. I love him seriously

• Once you have worked up comfortably to taking him, and he’s less afraid of harming you, it’s on. Cry all you want, Taishiro is a giver through and through, and give he will. He loves to overstimulate you, leave you begging for him to stop because it’s all too much only to throw you over the edge again. Rocking into you, keeping you absolutely stuffed, while he whispers praises in your ear. “So good, aren’t you sugar? Takin’ all of me, ngh, so well.”

• Say goodbye to normal aftercare, after this man destroys your insides (literally) you will be forced into his delicate care afterward. He’s got massage oil, pain meds, a doctor, the bubble bath and ALL the snacks.

• He loves the size difference but won’t say it out loud. You could be in the next lineup as a pro basketball player and look like a little kitten next to him. He adores it. It’s also cute holding you up by the hips and lifting you off the ground to rail into you, when he’s tired of laying down and you riding him. He’s scared to smush you, so this is a safe way to fuck you good and well. Just lift and impale

• He will snack on you like none other. Sit or lay on his face, he insists. His tongue alone could fuck you, it’s got insane girth and power.

• He doesn’t love blowjobs because he can’t see you over his belly. Maybe if he’s been forced to use his fat, he’ll happily accept if you offer. He just wants to see you struggle to take his big cock╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

• If you want him to cum quickly, go ahead and tell him how badly you want to get filled up. “Tai, please, I need your cum… wanna be full” or something pornographic like that, he’ll bust so fast-

• He’s big into lovin’ on you and making sure your calories get replenished after. Expect the BEST aftercare, whatever and anything you want. He’s internally moved by your willingness to take him, it’s an honor to him, really.

[cowplantbebop]

i submitted one (1) job application then spent 6 hours learning how to make railings and fences

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

Two new satellites added to Galileo constellation for increased resilience

The European Galileo satellite navigation system keeps growing: a new pair of satellites has joined the constellation after a journey on a Falcon 9 rocket, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 18 September at 00:50 CEST (17 September 18:50 local time).

The 13th launch in the Galileo programme, performed by SpaceX under contract with ESA, has taken Galileo satellites number 31 and 32 (FM26 and FM32) to medium Earth orbit, extending the constellation to make it more robust and resilient. In the coming weeks, the new satellites will reach their final destination at 23 222 km, where they will be tested prior to starting operations. 

ESA Director of Navigation Javier Benedicto said, “With the deployment of these two satellites, Galileo completes its constellation as designed, reaching the required operational satellites plus one spare per orbital plane. The remaining 6 Galileo First Generation satellites are expected to be deployed in 2025 and 2026 for increased robustness and performance, solidifying the resilience and reliability of Galileo and enabling uninterrupted delivery of the world’s most precise navigation.” 

ESA, as design authority and system development prime, together with manufacturer OHB, has developed and tested 38 satellites since the conception of Galileo. All but six satellites have been launched, with the remaining ones ready to join the constellation starting next year. They will be launched in pairs by Ariane 6, ESA’s new launcher that successfully completed its inaugural flight in July. Thereafter, the first batch of Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites, currently under development by Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space, will also be placed in orbit by ESA’s heavy launcher. 

Galileo, onwards and upwards

2024 has been a busy year in the Galileo programme, that moves ahead at full speed. In April, the first dual launch of the year placed satellites 29 and 30 in orbit. After a successful early orbit phase and test campaign, the pair entered into service in September.  

Just a few days prior to the April launch, Galileo’s new Public Regulated Service (PRS) signals started broadcasting. This encrypted navigation service is specifically designed for authorised governmental users and sensitive applications, contributing to increase Europe’s autonomy and resilience in the critical domain of satellite navigation. 

Also in April, Galileo’s ground segment, the largest in Europe and one of the continent’s most critical infrastructures, was migrated with no user impact. This upgrade was needed in part to prepare the system for Galileo’s Second Generation, that is being built by European industry. G2 satellites will be ground-breaking with fully digital navigation payloads, electric propulsion, a more powerful navigation antenna, inter-satellite link capacity and an advanced atomic clock configuration. 

About Galileo

Galileo is currently the world’s most precise satellite navigation system, serving over four billion smartphone users around the globe since entering Open Service in 2017. All smartphones sold in the European Single Market are now guaranteed Galileo-enabled. In addition, Galileo is making a difference across the fields of rail, maritime, agriculture, financial timing services and rescue operations. 

A flagship programme of the EU, Galileo is managed and funded by the European Commission. Since its inception, ESA, as system development prime and design authority, leads the design, development and qualification of the space and ground systems, and procures launch services. ESA is also entrusted with research and development activities for the future of Galileo within the EU programme Horizon Europe. The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) acts as the system prime for the operational system provider, ensuring exploitation and safe and secure delivery of services while overseeing market demands and application needs.  

[tubetrading]

Key Design Considerations for Pantograph Support Insulators in High-Speed Rail Systems

In the realm of high-speed rail systems, every component plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient operations.  Among these components, pantograph support insulators stand out as critical elements that facilitate the seamless transmission of power from overhead lines to the train's electrical system.  As a leading pantograph insulator manufacturer in India, Radiant Enterprises recognizes the importance of meticulous design considerations in crafting reliable and durable insulators.  In this blog post, we'll explore the key design considerations essential for pantograph support insulators in 25 KV high-speed rail systems, shedding light on Radiant Enterprises' commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

Understanding Pantograph Support Insulators

Pantograph support insulators are integral components of the overhead electrification system in high-speed rail networks.  These insulators provide electrical isolation and mechanical support for the pantograph, which is the apparatus mounted on the train's roof responsible for collecting electricity from the overhead wires (catenary).  In 25 KV high-speed rail systems, where trains operate at exceptionally high speeds, the performance and reliability of pantograph support insulators are paramount.

Design Considerations for Pantograph Support Insulators

Material Selection:  The choice of materials significantly influences the performance and longevity of pantograph support insulators.  At Radiant Enterprises, we utilize high-quality, durable materials such as silicone rubber or composite polymers that exhibit excellent electrical insulation properties, mechanical strength, and resistance to environmental factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and temperature variations.

2.   Electrical Insulation:  Ensuring reliable electrical insulation is paramount to prevent electrical arcing and ensure the safe transmission of power.  Our pantograph support insulators are engineered to withstand high voltage levels (25 KV) and exhibit low electrical conductivity to minimize power losses and mitigate the risk of electrical faults.

3.   Mechanical Strength:  Pantograph support insulators are subjected to mechanical stresses induced by the pantograph's movement and external forces such as wind loads and vibrations.  Therefore, our insulators undergo rigorous mechanical testing to ensure they can withstand these forces without deformation or failure, ensuring uninterrupted operation and minimal maintenance requirements.

4.   Corrosion Resistance:  In outdoor environments exposed to moisture, pollution, and corrosive agents, corrosion resistance is essential to maintain the structural integrity of pantograph support insulators over their operational lifespan.  Our insulators are engineered with corrosion-resistant materials and undergo surface treatments to enhance their resistance to rust and degradation, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

5.   Dimensional Accuracy:  Precision engineering is critical to ensure proper fit and alignment of pantograph support insulators with the overhead wires and the train's pantograph.  Our insulators are manufactured with tight tolerances and undergo strict quality control measures to guarantee dimensional accuracy and compatibility with the rail infrastructure, minimizing installation challenges and optimizing performance.

6.   UV Stability:  Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can degrade insulator materials over time, compromising their electrical and mechanical properties.  Therefore, our pantograph support insulators are formulated with UV-stabilized materials that withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without degradation, ensuring reliable performance and longevity in outdoor applications.

Radiant Enterprises:  Your Trusted Pantograph Insulator Manufacturer in India

As a leading manufacturer of pantograph support insulators in India, Radiant Enterprises is committed to delivering superior quality products that meet the stringent requirements of high-speed rail systems.  Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, coupled with a team of experienced engineers and quality assurance experts, enable us to design and produce pantograph insulators that excel in performance, reliability, and durability.

Conclusion

In the dynamic world of high-speed rail systems, the reliability and performance of pantograph support insulators are critical for ensuring safe and efficient operations.  By adhering to meticulous design considerations such as material selection, electrical insulation, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, and UV stability, manufacturers like Radiant Enterprises can deliver pantograph insulators that meet the demanding requirements of 25 KV high-speed rail systems.  As a trusted pantograph insulator manufacturer in India, Radiant Enterprises is committed to providing innovative solutions that contribute to the advancement of railway electrification technology and the seamless operation of high-speed rail networks.

[8bitsupervillain]

Higurashi When They Cry Hou Ch. 3 Tatarigoroshi pt. 7

You know, there's something that I was forced to remind myself of during Chapter 6 of Tatarigoroshi here. It was also something I kept forgetting during my time with Umineko, but it's really more applicable here. I forget that Keiichi Maebara is himself a child. Much like how I kept forgetting that Battler is only 18 or 19, and Ange is 15 or so. I keep forgetting the protagonist of these series are in fact teenagers. So I'll rail against the character because I forget that this is a literal child, and maybe I should relax a smidge.

Before diving into that however I want to mention briefly that I took a quick peek at the manga version of Higurashi. Not too terribly far into the manga, just the adaptations of Onikakushi, and Watanagashi (also a brief glimpse into one of the later arcs, but that's only because I misread the title). I don't think I'll really go back and skim the chapters going forward, but it is interesting seeing some of the scenes recontextualized in manga form. Another Higurashi fan @felixcloud6288 has an interesting thread where they're going through the manga. The manga is interesting because it cuts a lot of the filler out of the visual novel and is a more streamlined interpretation of events (including introducing characters who haven't made an actual appearance in the VN yet).

Also you get stuff like this:

Which is just fun to see.

In the TIPS section after chapter five there's a brief interlude where Shion and Irie have a small chat about Shion being the manager of the baseball team, and what a cad Satoshi is for abandoning his girlfriend to mysteriously vanish a year ago. Then there's the police discussing the murder from the start of the chapter. This woman seems to have been brutally murdered, theoretically by the Sonozaki group, for having stolen millions of yen from the organization. And the woman's lover is Teppei Houjou who seems to have run back to Hinamizawa.

I don't know Keiichi, this is three times it's happened. Sure it seems like it's just a wild coincidence, but you always seem to say something that just makes the world flip the switch into weirdo horror time. Eventually you have to realize the common X factor is you buddy.

I read part of the chapter two manga, so I do have some thoughts about what that unpleasant load might be.

I think this is in reference to when she went off her trolley and smashed up those windows and also her classmates. The fun times ending overnight bit, not the living life to the fullest. Although who's to say, maybe being a violent psychopath is great fun?

Trade Offer. They receive: their ball back. Keiichi receives: nap times in class.

After this last moment of lighthearted fun detective Ooishi shows up to try to find Satoko. This leads to a whole lot of back and forth about how Keiichi is instantly distrustful of Ooishi, and how Ooishi seems a lot more physically violent this time around. Irie eventually intervenes and tells Keiichi about how the townsfolk have a general dislike and distrust of Ooishi. Irie then brings up and confides in Keiichi an idea that was brought up once, in the TIPS section of chapter one: that Ooishi is viewed as an emissary of Oyashiro who picks the person who is to be cursed this year.

Is this technically a title card? I know that the Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni screens show up a lot, but would the white screen Tatarigoroshi technically be the title card showing up roughly seven hours into the chapter? I assume these are written by Rika, because I assume the one she wants to protect is Satoko. No one else really comes to mind for wanting the best for Satoko other than Rika. And that she is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her. After all Rika and Satoko have a very similar life circumstance that would bring them together closer than anyone else in Hinamizawa. I also assume the person behind these screens is Rika because of the ones from Watanagashi talks about how she unintentionally drove people who were on edge deeper into fear (paraphrasing). Given how Rika acts in the upcoming section I can't help but believe that she's the one who destroyed the day-to-day life she wanted to protect. The why of it I haven't quite shook out yet.

Satoko's uncle left Hinamizawa a year ago. Doesn't that fly in the face of Rena's earlier arguments that Satoshi got taken because he "was planning to abandon Hinamizawa"? If their uncle Teppen was able to leave and have nothing bad happen to him her manic argument that Satoshi got swept away by the curse just falls apart. Unless Oyashiro's curse is now classist. This does also call into question the idea that Mion is a hatchet man for the cult, if she views Tepig Houjou as a useless social parasite who preys upon Satoko why not use him as one of the Watanagashi victims?

Also, I apologize in advance if this offends, given the insinuations Rena and Mion made about how her uncle is abusive I was suddenly reminded of a small throwaway line from chapter 2. During one of their games Mion and Satoko gave an answer to some quiz thing that Keiichi mentions was basically just old men drinking and carousing. Is there some small implication that Taipei Houjou is not only physical and emotionally abusive, but also potentially sexually abusive as well? If that's the case, and Satoshi was more defensive of Satoko than previously implied why then does Mion seem so keen to accept the notion that Satoshi just ran away? Or is she really just trying to mentally shield herself from the idea that Satoko, and the cult of Oyashiro had something to do with his disappearance. In chapter 2 she tells Keiichi that she thinks Satoko is cursed, and that people related to her die. Is she just trying to use Satoko's cursed nature as an excuse why Satoshi "transferred" and not her useless parasitic uncle? Or is it part of some hitherto unknown idea that maybe Mion thinks uncle Houjou used Satoko to kill Satoshi, or use her alleged curse nature to quell any rumor that he had anything to do with it?

This does raise some questions about the idea of the curse of Oyashiro. I think there's a deeper motive for the killings and disappearances than just "they were proponents of the Hinamizawa Dam project." With the first two, the dam project manager, and Satoko's parents they were obviously chosen for their association with the project. But after that it gets a bit hinky. There's a line in the tips in chapter two that the person researching Watanagashi thinks that the chosen sacrifices were chosen due to political reasons. Initially I thought that was silly, but thinking a bit more about it the fact that the Furude patriarch and his wife were chosen supports this idea. After all, they were part of triumverate that rules Hinamizawa, so why would Oyashiro choose them to be sacrifices? Unless it's not Oyashiro who chooses the sacrifices. The Kimiyoshi's or the Sonozakis could have claimed it was the will of Oyashiro and sacrificed the Furudes in an effort to get someone more easily manipulated for their schemes. Someone, a young child for instance, who they could theoretically control more easily than an old priest. Thinking more about it they haven't really explained how or why people get chosen for Watanagashi. It's pretty easy to assume that it's just a sinister cabal pulling the strings of a bunch of country bumpkins. Until you remember that one of the people who leads Hinamizawa is Rika, who is friends and lives with the surviving relative of a past Watanagashi sacrifice. Rika would probably be fully aware of the living situation Satoko and Satoshi were in, and as such wouldn't you know it Oyashiro says the aunt has to be one of the sacrifices. The other sacrifice I'm willing to bet was supposed to be the uncle Teppei Houjou, but when some "unknown deviant" beat the aunt to death he went into hiding, and the cult decided they just needed A Houjou so Satoshi would probably be alright. Unless it was an elaborate con, and were trying to scare Satoshi into revealing the hiding place of Teppei. But eventually he "transferred" away and they decided it was close enough and washed their hands of the affair.

Keiichi is very clearly out of his depth here. It gets extremely infuriating shortly.

Rika is very strongly putting out the vibe of she really doesn't want to be involved with this conversation. Especially with how unhinged Keiichi gets.

I have never so strongly wanted to have someone just fucking deck a character as hard as I wanted someone to hit Keiichi here. He goes from zero to piece of shit annoying so fast it was making me wish I could hit this bastard. He's being so self-righteous it's astonishing, and I can't help but give kudos to Mion for just taking it. She would be well within her rights to just swing at the guy.

I once again adore Rena. She might have some severe issues, but I love her ability to just call out people for their bullshit. Last chapter when she called out Mion for killing people, and Keiichi for being a hypocritical jackass in this one. I am extremely glad that she exists to cut through the noise and point out how utterly unfair Keiichi is being here.

I would not be surprised if someone got Keiichi to commit a murder for them by just feeding him a line about how "if they were true friends he'd do it" or something along those lines. Based on some of his extremely emotional reactions you wouldn't even have to do that much, you could just sigh exaggeratedly and he'd guilt trip himself into doing it for you.

Anyway, Keiichi's off to pay a visit to Satoko's house to see if he could muster up some courage to expose the uncle as the vile abuser he clearly must be. Only to lose his nerve around the house. Which is when Irie and Satoko show up.

Whereupon Keiichi is incensed and outraged that Teppei sent the small child out to buy booze and cigarettes while he drunkenly plays with his friends. It goes on a while. Irie and Keiichi leave Satoko to her miserable fate for now and have a conversation in Irie's car about how Keiichi's youthful idealism is basically worthless in the bureaucratic society they live in. And here I was forcefully reminded that Keiichi is only fourteen or so. He is, in fact, a child, and I really need to keep that in mind when I get annoyed with his actions in this series. I forget that he's not an adult and does make rash decisions and let his emotions get the better of him. Not that adults don't do that too, but it's more common in younger people. Not that this gives him a free pass mind you. I don't think I'm being too unreasonable if I point out that I think he's being a horses ass and making bad decisions.

Can you tell which parts were written hours apart?

[nividawebsolutions]

Top 20 Backend Development Tools In 2023

Backend development plays a crucial role in the operation and performance optimisation of web and mobile applications, serving as their foundational framework. In the context of the dynamic technological environment, it is imperative for developers to remain abreast of the most recent and effective backend development technologies. In the year 2023, a plethora of advanced tools have surfaced, leading to a significant transformation in the approach to backend development. Reach out to Nivida Web Solutions - a noted Web development company in Vadodara and let's craft a website that sets you apart.

This analysis aims to examine the leading 20 backend development tools projected for the year 2023, which possess the potential to optimise operational effectiveness, raise work output, and achieve exceptional outcomes.

1. Node.js:

Node.js continues to be a prominent contender in the realm of backend development, offering a resilient framework for constructing scalable, server-side applications through the utilisation of JavaScript. The asynchronous and event-driven nature of the system renders it highly suitable for real-time applications and microservices.

2. Express.js:

Express.js is a Node.js framework that offers a basic and flexible approach to backend development. It achieves this by providing streamlined routing, efficient handling of HTTP requests, and effective management of middleware. The software possesses a high degree of extensibility, allowing developers to create tailored solutions.

3. Django:

Django, a renowned Python framework, is widely recognised for its exceptional performance, robust security measures, and remarkable scalability. The framework adheres to the "batteries-included" principle, providing a wide range of pre-installed functionalities and libraries that enhance the speed and efficiency of the development process.

4. Flask:

Flask, an additional Python framework, is characterised by its lightweight nature and user-friendly interface. The framework offers fundamental capabilities for backend development and enables developers to incorporate additional functionalities as required, thus rendering it very adaptable.

5. Spring Boot:

Spring Boot, which is built on the Java programming language, streamlines the process of creating applications that are ready for deployment by employing a convention-over-configuration methodology. The platform provides a variety of functionalities to construct resilient and scalable backend systems. Embark on a digital journey with Nivida Web Solutions - the most distinguished Web development company in Gujarat. Let's create a stunning, functional website tailored to your business!

6. Ruby on Rails:

Ruby on Rails, also referred to as Rails, is renowned for its high level of efficiency and user-friendly nature. The framework employs the Ruby programming language and places a strong emphasis on convention over configuration, facilitating expedited development processes.

7. ASP.NET Core:

ASP.NET Core is a highly adaptable and efficient cross-platform framework that facilitates the development of backend solutions through the utilisation of the C# programming language. The product provides exceptional performance, robust security measures, and effortless compatibility with many systems.

8. Laravel:

Laravel, a framework developed using the PHP programming language, is well-acknowledged for its sophisticated syntax and user-centric functionalities. The utilisation of this technology streamlines intricate operations such as authentication, caching, and routing, hence facilitating an expedited development procedure.

9. NestJS:

NestJS is a Node.js framework that adheres to the architectural patterns established by Angular, hence exhibiting a progressive nature. The software possesses a high degree of modularity, hence facilitating the scalability and maintenance of applications. NestJS places a strong emphasis on the principles of maintainability and testability.

10. RubyMine:

RubyMine is an influential integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for the purpose of facilitating Ruby on Rails development. The software provides advanced code assistance, navigation, and debugging functionalities, hence augmenting the efficiency of Ruby developers. Looking for a standout web presence? Let Nivida Web Solutions - the most popular Web development company in India craft a website that impresses. Reach out now and let's get started!

11. PyCharm:

PyCharm, an integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for the Python programming language, is extensively utilised in the realm of backend development. The software offers intelligent code completion, comprehensive code analysis, and integrated tools to facilitate fast development and debugging processes.

12. IntelliJ IDEA:

IntelliJ IDEA, a widely utilised integrated development environment (IDE), provides comprehensive support for multiple programming languages, encompassing Java, Kotlin, and many more. The software is renowned for its advanced coding assistance and efficient capabilities, which greatly assist backend developers in producing code of superior quality.

13. Visual Studio Code (VSCode):

VSCode is a code editor that is known for its lightweight nature and open-source nature. Due to its extensive extension library and high level of customizability, this platform is widely favoured by backend developers due to its versatile nature.

14. Postman

Postman is an efficient and powerful application programming interface (API) testing tool that streamlines the process of doing backend testing and facilitating communication among developers. This tool facilitates the efficient design, testing, and documentation of APIs, hence assuring a smooth integration process. Every click counts in the digital world. Partner with Nivida Web Solutions - one of the top  Web development companies in Vadodara to create a user-friendly, engaging website. Choose Nivida Web Solutions to boost your online impact!

15. Swagger:

Swagger, currently recognised as the OpenAPI Specification, serves to enable the process of designing, documenting, and evaluating APIs. The standardised structure of API description facilitates the seamless and uncomplicated integration process.

16. MongoDB:

MongoDB, a widely adopted NoSQL database, has notable advantages in terms of scalability, flexibility, and superior performance. Due to its capacity to effectively manage substantial quantities of data and accommodate various data models, it is extensively employed in the realm of backend development.

17. PostgreSQL:

PostgreSQL, an open-source relational database management system, is widely recognised for its robustness, adaptability, and comprehensive SQL capabilities. This option is highly recommended for projects that necessitate a resilient backend data repository.

18. Redis:

Redis is an essential component for caching and real-time analytics due to its ability to store data structures in memory. The indispensability of this technology lies in its high performance and its capability to effectively manage data structures, hence facilitating the optimisation of backend processes.

19. Kafka:

Apache Kafka is a distributed streaming platform that handles real-time data processing. It's commonly used for building scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems that require high-throughput data ingestion and processing. Dive into the digital era with a website that wows! Collaborate with Nivida Web Solutions - one of the leading Web development companies in Gujarat and boost your online presence.

20. Docker:

Docker is a containerization technology that facilitates the streamlined deployment and scalability of programs. The utilisation of containers enables backend developers to encapsulate their programmes and associated dependencies, hence ensuring uniformity and adaptability across diverse contexts.

Final Thoughts:

It is of utmost importance for developers to be updated on the most recent backend development technologies in order to effectively offer applications that are efficient, scalable, and safe. The compendium of the foremost 20 backend development tools projected for the year 2023 encompasses an extensive array of functions, adeptly accommodating the multifarious requirements of backend development endeavours. These technologies provide developers with the ability to enhance their backend development endeavours and provide users with outstanding experiences, whether through the creation of real-time applications, database management, or performance optimisation. Your website is your digital storefront. Make it appealing! Contact Nivida Web Solutions - one of the most renowned Web development companies in India and design a website that captivates your audience. Get started now!

[srutatech]

7 Programming Languages for Web Development

Discover the top 7 programming languages that can elevate your projects:

1. JavaScript: Versatile and dynamic, perfect for creating interactive web content.

2. Python: Clear syntax and robust frameworks like Django make web development a breeze.

3. C#: Empowers developers with tools like ASP.NET Core for secure and powerful web applications.

4. PHP: Reliable and flexible, with a vast community and support for various frameworks.

5. C++: is ideal for demanding web applications because it is known for speed and efficiency.

6. Go: Simple, efficient, and built-in support for concurrency, making web development a joy.

7. Ruby: With Rails, it offers simplicity and speed, perfect for rapid development.

Find the perfect language for your web projects and unlock endless possibilities!

For more insights, visit us at https://srutatech.com/2024/03/18/top-7-programming-languages-web-development/

[priya-joshi]

Unlocking Full-Stack Development: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Aspiring Developers in India

In the era of digital transformation, the demand for skilled full-stack developers in India is soaring. These versatile professionals proficient in both frontend and backend development are essential for building dynamic web applications. If you're aspiring to become a full-stack developer in India, this comprehensive roadmap will guide you through the steps to achieve your goal.

1. Grasp the Essentials of Web Development: To kickstart your journey as a full-stack developer, begin by mastering the core concepts of web development. Dive into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—the fundamental languages for creating web pages. Understanding these basics lays a solid foundation for your future endeavors.

2. Select a Backend Language and Framework: Once you're comfortable with frontend technologies, delve into backend development by choosing a programming language and framework. Options like Python with Django, JavaScript with Node.js, or Ruby with Ruby on Rails are popular choices. These backend technologies empower you to handle server-side logic and data management efficiently.

3. Acquire Proficiency in Database Management: Database management is a critical aspect of full-stack development. Familiarize yourself with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. Learn database querying, indexing, and normalization to effectively store and retrieve data for your web applications.

4. Explore Frontend Frameworks and Libraries: Enhance your frontend development skills by mastering popular frameworks and libraries. React.js, Angular, and Vue.js are widely used for building dynamic user interfaces. Dive deep into these tools to create interactive components and manage application state seamlessly.

5. Embrace Version Control Systems: Version control is indispensable for collaborative software development. Get hands-on experience with Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab. Learn to create repositories, commit changes, and collaborate with other developers to streamline your workflow.

6. Sharpen Your Problem-Solving Skills: Problem-solving is a core competency for any developer. Practice solving coding challenges and algorithms on platforms such as LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeSignal. Strengthening your problem-solving abilities will prepare you for technical interviews and real-world coding scenarios.

7. Develop Projects and Build a Portfolio: Apply your knowledge by working on diverse projects that showcase your full-stack development skills. Start with simple projects and gradually tackle more complex ones to demonstrate your proficiency. Create a portfolio website to exhibit your projects, expertise, and accomplishments to potential employers.

8. Stay Abreast of Industry Trends: The tech landscape evolves rapidly, so it's crucial to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies. Attend tech meetups, workshops, and conferences to network with industry professionals and learn from their experiences. Follow influential blogs, podcasts, and social media channels to stay informed about emerging trends and best practices.

9. Pursue Internship Opportunities: Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and exposure to real-world projects. Look for internship opportunities at companies or startups where you can apply your skills in a professional environment. Internships also offer opportunities for mentorship and networking, which can be invaluable for your career growth.

10. Cultivate a Continuous Learning Mindset: Becoming a full-stack developer is a journey of lifelong learning and growth. Stay curious, explore new technologies, and continuously expand your skill set. Be open to adapting to new challenges and opportunities as they arise, and embrace a growth mindset to thrive in the ever-evolving tech industry.

Conclusion: Mastering full-stack development in India requires dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong learning. By following this comprehensive roadmap, you can acquire the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this dynamic and rewarding field. So, roll up your sleeves, embark on your full-stack development journey, and unlock a world of endless possibilities in India's thriving tech ecosystem.

[frogg1eee]

Introduction to me

Hello! Well... Welcome to my Tumblr!

About me: Nickname: Frogg1e | Tsumugi (Utsuro) Lover & YukiTsuro/UtsuYuki Shipper; (You can call me Frogg1e, frog or Anya.) Gender: Female(she/her); Birthday: April 7, 2009; What language do I speak: Russian, Ukrainian and English; MBTI Identity: ISFJ(Defender), ISFP(Artist); Used Video editing Applications: Alight Motion & YouCut; Video editor for DanganRonpa and its fan games (DRA & SDRA2), in the near future — a MultiFandom video editor. ————————————— Discord: Frogg1e / Tsumugi (Utsuro) Lover#1242 ; Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@Frogg1e_TsumugiLover ; Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frogg1eeee ; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frogg1eee/ ; Telegram channel: https://t.me/Frogg1esChannel . —————————————— I respect many Ukrainians and foreigners around me, including Russians. ————————————— What can I do?

Only video edits. I rarely do sprite edits. I can also make requests.

By which fandoms will I publish edits?

DanganRonpa; DanganRonpa Another(DRA & SDRA2). In a rare case — according to the fandoms of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Spy × Family, FNAF, DDLC and Bendy And The Ink Machine. ———————————————— Hashtags: #Video Edits #Shish Posts #DanganRonpa (with additional hashtags of characters) #DanganRonpa Another (with additional hashtags of characters) #Genshin Impact (with additional hashtags of characters) #Honkai Star Rail (with additional character hashtags) #DDLC (with additional character hashtags) #Spy Family (with additional character hashtags) #Bendy And The Ink Machine (with additional character hashtags) #FNAF (with additional character hashtags) ————————————— To get acquainted with my favorites, you can click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wP3nhhVdPVPOnaCh55EPTMPWjJuhv3AS1P5AP-xi2cg/edit?usp=drivesdk . ——————————————— My Tumblr rules:

1.) Be vigilant and respectful both to me and to others; 2.) Behave more honestly and adequately, please; 3.) Do not swear, quarrel and arrange conflicts, otherwise you will get into a lockdown; 4.) Do not discuss about the policy, please. I don't like how you will treat such a little Ukrainian girl(that is, me) like a real enemy; 5.) Tumblr is created only for my edits and some shish posts; 6.) Remakes and reposts only with my permission. And please add a link to my video edit, if you have made a remake or reposted; 7.) You can also ask me a question, ask me for a video edit for some character or make a fake collab with you, and, accordingly, expect my answer or video edit in the near future; 8.) In the near future, more rules may be added. ——————————————— Glad to support me and good luck to you!

[james-clarksons]

A Step-By-Step Guide To Starting Your Developer’s Journey

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Embarking on Your Developer's Journey: A Step-By-Step Guide

The world of software development is a realm of endless creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Whether you're just starting out or looking to transition into a tech career, embarking on your developer's journey is an exciting endeavor. From learning the fundamentals to mastering advanced concepts, this step-by-step guide will help you navigate the path to becoming a skilled developer.

Step 1: Define Your Path

Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you interested in frontend or backend development? Mobile apps or web applications? Defining your focus will guide your learning journey.

Step 2: Choose a Programming Language

Select a programming language aligned with your chosen path. For web development, consider languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. For backend development, explore options like Python, Ruby, or Java.

Step 3: Learn the Basics

Start with the basics. Online platforms, coding bootcamps, and tutorials offer beginner-friendly resources to help you grasp programming concepts, syntax, and logic.

Step 4: Build Small Projects

Apply what you've learned by building small projects. These could be simple websites, calculators, or basic apps. Practice is key to solidify your understanding.

Step 5: Explore Frameworks

Frameworks simplify development. For web development, explore frontend frameworks like React or backend frameworks like Django and Ruby on Rails.

Step 6: Version Control with Git

Git is essential for collaboration and version control. Learn the basics of Git and platforms like GitHub to manage your projects effectively.

Step 7: Dive Deeper

As you gain confidence, delve into more advanced topics. Learn about databases, APIs, authentication, and other crucial concepts relevant to your chosen path.

Step 8: Solve Real-world Problems

Challenge yourself with real-world problems. Platforms like LeetCode and HackerRank offer coding challenges that enhance your problem-solving skills.

Step 9: Collaborate and Network

Join coding communities, forums, and meetups. Networking helps you learn from others, get feedback, and stay updated on industry trends.

Step 10: Build a Portfolio

Create a portfolio showcasing your projects. A strong portfolio demonstrates your skills and makes you stand out to potential employers.

Step 11: Seek Internships or Freelance Work

Apply your skills in real-world scenarios through internships or freelance work. Practical experience is invaluable for your growth as a developer.

Step 12: Keep Learning

Technology evolves rapidly. Stay curious and continue learning about new languages, tools, and trends to remain relevant in the field.

Step 13: Specialize

As you gain experience, consider specializing in a niche area like mobile app development, machine learning, or cybersecurity.

Step 14: Contribute to Open Source

Contributing to open-source projects enhances your skills, connects you with the community, and boosts your resume.

Step 15: Stay Adaptable

Adaptability is key in tech. Embrace change, continuously update your skills, and be open to learning new technologies.

In Conclusion

Embarking on your developer's journey requires dedication, perseverance, and a thirst for learning. Remember, every coder started as a beginner. By following this step-by-step guide, you'll lay a strong foundation for your growth as a developer. Stay curious, build, collaborate, and continuously improve – your journey has just begun.

For more information go to my blog website.

[jackdiyproject]

EXPLORING THE 5 COOL PARTNER SELLER ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS-Part2

Easy Pulse Sensor by Embedded Lab

The incredible Easy Pulse Sensor — the ultimate DIY pulse sensor for detecting the cardiovascular pulse wave from a fingertip! Whether you’re a hobbyist or an educator, this innovative sensor is the perfect tool to illustrate the principle of photoplethysmography (PPG) — a non-invasive optical technique for obtaining vital information about the cardiovascular system from the surface of the skin.

With its infrared light source and precision photodetector, Easy Pulse provides accurate and reliable measurements of the small changes in transmitted light intensity caused by changes in blood volume within the tissue. The resulting signal is filtered and amplified to produce a clean and accurate PPG waveform from which the instantaneous heart rate can be derived.

What’s more, the Easy Pulse also provides a digital pulse output that is synchronized to the heartbeat, making it an invaluable tool for a wide range of applications. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or medical professional, Easy Pulse is the perfect solution for monitoring heart rate and other vital signs in a non-invasive, user-friendly way.

Features

Operates at +5V power supply

Two-stage Filtering and Amplification using MCP6004 Op-Amp

Rail-to-rail output voltage swing

Analog PPG and digital pulse output

Potentiometer based gain control

Click here to see more about the Easy Pulse Sensor.

The 16*32 RGB LED by Embedded Lab

What’s more, the brightness sensor can be adjusted automatically, with 16 levels of adjustable brightness to choose from, ensuring optimal viewing in any lighting conditions. And with wide viewing angles of 160° horizontally and 160° vertically, this LED matrix is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

The LED matrix also features 2 IDC connectors (DATA_IN, DATA_OUT) on the back and drives the display with a 1:8 scan rate, making it easy to cascade multiple panels and create a big screen display that’s sure to impress.

Whether you’re looking to create stunning digital signage, eye-catching displays, or engaging interactive installations, the 16x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel is the perfect tool for the job.

Noted: It doesn’t include the Driver Shield, if you want to buy the Driver Shield, click here.

Features & Specifications

Multi-purpose use, can be used indoors and outdoors

Wide viewing angle, wider range, attracting more audience

512 individual RGB LEDs, full-color display, adjustable brightness

High refresh, high gray

Size: 192mm x 96mm

Pixel pitch:6mm

Resolution ratio: 32 x 16 dots

Pixel Type: 1R1G1B

Optimum viewing distance: 6–47m

Visual horizontal angle:≥160°

Visual vertical angle≥160°

Display card: DVI

Driving mode: 1/8 scan

Refresh rate：≥800Hz

Control mode: Synchronous control

Service Life: 75000~100000 hours

Click here to see more about the 16*32 RGB LED Panel.

Final Words

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about these 5 cool electronics products from Partner Seller that are sure to enhance your DIY projects and technical endeavors. From the Easy Pulse Sensor for heart rate monitoring to the versatile 16x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel for eye-catching displays, these products offer innovative features that are perfect for hobbyists, educators, and professionals alike. And if you’re a maker who wants to build your own products and put them on the shelf for commercial purposes, Elecrow offers professional support to help you get there. Join Elecrow’s Partner Seller Program and become a Partner Seller to promote your electronic products to the maker community! You can benefit a lot!

[melodiaemfrp]

Hello, Attuned! Thank you for participating in Melodiae’s twelfth Activity Check! Listed here are characters that did not pass the check (Five (5) days of activity in-server) for the period of Monday, May 8th to Sunday, July 7th.

If you believe your muse(s) are listed here by mistake, you may reach out to the Masterlist on or before Saturday, July 15th. All characters that do not have activity accounted for by 11:59 PM EST on this date will be removed from the server by or before the next inbox run (Tuesday, July 18th)

If you did not pass the check, you also have until Saturday, July 15th to reapp your muse(s) by sending an ask to the Masterlist indicating your intent to reapp the character. You DO NOT have to resubmit the whole application; simply provide your name, the character’s name & series, your OOC contact, and the date in an ask. Muses marked with an asterisk (*) have failed two consecutive checks, and are ineligible to be reapped this way unless they are an OC. These muses must wait one full week, and may resubmit their entire application on or after Saturday, July 22nd.

Muses that are not reapped by 11:59pm EST on Saturday, July 15th will be removed from the server by our inbox run on Tuesday, July 18th.

Thank you for your continued interest in Melodiae!

- The Melodiae Team

ACE ATTORNEY

THE GREAT ACE ATTORNEY

Ryuunosuke Naruhoudou (Mica)

ARKNIGHTS

Ernesto Salas (Tequila) (Hika)

Ling (Hika) *

BUNGOU STRAY DOGS

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Flora) *

Nikolai Gogol (Kit)

Sigma (Rosel)

CHAINSAW MAN

Power (Satsujin)

CODE GEASS

Suzaku Kururugi (Laur)

CRITICAL ROLE

Lucien Tavelle (Aria)

Mollymauk Tealeaf (Myco)

DEATH NOTE

Light Yagami (Light)

Matt (Mail Jeevas) (Aria)

DELTARUNE

Kris (Willow) *

DEMON SLAYER

Rengoku Kyojuro (Rose)

Yoriichi Tsugikuni (Rose)

DETECTIVE CONAN / MAGIC KAITO 1412

Hakuba Saguru (Lucifer)

DEVIL MAY CRY

Dante (Willow)

DON'T STARVE

Charlie (Emberlyn)

DRAGONFABLE

Tomix Danao (Birb)

ELSWORD

Raven Cronwell (Nova Imperator) (Sadie)

ENSEMBLE STARS!

Ibara Saegusa (Aria)

FATE

GRAND ORDER

Enkidu (Lancer) (Aria)

Romani Archaman (Linette)

FINAL FANTASY

XIV

Amour Darling (Pax)

Ardbert (Mica)

Breakfast Sandwich (Emil) *

Charlenaux Valmont (WOL RPR) (Star)

Hilda Ware (Rhia)

Osial viator Lacus (OC) (Owl)

Shara Ruivert (WOL SGE) (Jun)

Zero (Myco)

FIRE EMBLEM

THREE HOUSES

Felix Hugo Fraldarius (Owl)

SACRED STONES

Lyon (Jun)

GENSHIN IMPACT

Kaeya Alberich (Laur)

Zhongli (Ree)

GRANBLUE FANTASY

Lucilius (Aria)

HADES

Zagreus (Moshi)

HONKAI IMPACT 3RD

Elysia (Mikey) *

HONKAI STAR RAIL

Dan Heng (Xing)

Jing Yuan (Hika)

Pom-Pom (Satsujin)

Stelle (Rhia)

HOW TO WIN OVER MY HUSBAND

Rudbeckia de Borgia (Alice)

JUJUTSU KAISEN

Inumaki Toge (Jun)

JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE

PART 2

Joseph Joestar (Stan)

PART 5

Leone Abbacchio (Tom)

PART 6

Foo Fighters (Tom)

PART 2

Julius Caesar "Gyro" Zeppeli (Derrick)

KAMEN RIDER

REVICE

Hana Natsuki "Aguilera" (Lucifer)

Yukimi Igarashi (Lottie)

ZERO-ONE

Aruto Hiden (Isu) *

Jin (Lottie) *

KATEKYO HITMAN REBORN!

Fran (Carmen)

LEGEND OF ZELDA

Dark Link (Pax)

MEGAMIND

Megamind (Birb) *

MORIARTY THE PATRIOT

Sherlock Holmes (Rosel)

OCTOPATH TRAVELER

I

Alfyn Greengrass (Shae)

II

Temenos Mistral (Shae)

Trousseau (Shae)

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS

Erika Ishikawa (Rhia)

Grey (Cee)

Shimmer (Rhia)

Witch Princess (Pax)

PERSONA

3

Elizabeth (Aria)

Minato Arisato (Athiel)

5

Morgana (Satsujin)

PROJECT MOON

LIBRARY OF RUINA

Hokma (Rosel)

LIMBUS COMPANY

Demian (Rosel)

Don Quixote (Swub)

Faust (Tian)

Galeas Sturm (Fris)

Gregor Samsa (Ghost)

Ryoshu (Rosel)

PROJECT SEKAI

An Shiraishi (Kyuu)

Ena Shinonome (Rhia)

Hatsune Miku (Mikey)

Rui Kamishiro (Fris)

PROMISE OF WIZARD

Figaro Garcia (Ree)

PSYCHEDELICA OF THE BLACK BUTTERFLY

Ai Minato (Carmen)

SUPER SENTAI

DOUBUTSU SENTAI ZYUOHGER

Misao Mondo (Nox)

TEAM FORTRESS 2

Spy (Red) (Birb)

THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES

Michael (Myco)

TOONTOWN

Chip Revvington (Xanthe)

SOUZA SAMONJI

Souza Samonji (Rose)

TRIGUN

STAMPEDE

Millions Knives (Eris)

TSUBASA: RESERVOIR CHRONICLE

Fai D. Fluorite (Ashley)

TWISTED WONDERLAND

Malleus Draconia (Laur)

Morrigan Desrosier (Fris)

WITCH'S HEART

Noel Levine (Lottie)