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karvroom · 10 months ago

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10 Things I Hate About Katsuki Bakugo

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⇦ 006. Several Assholes in One Day

007. Convincing the Brute

Sero and Kirishima peered into the classroom at first, scoping out the sight. They ventured into the dangerous territory once they spotted their target. The pair stuck close together, nearly holding hands in a way that would make you think they were scared shitless.

"Go." Kirishima whispered to Sero, pointing at the burly blonde with a torch in his possession.

They were in the welding and mechanics class. They knew Bakugo would be there because that's where their previous encounter with him was. Cautiously, they wandered deeper into the scene.

"No, you go." Sero whispered back, teensy bit louder than his friend.

"I went before." Kirishima groaned as Sero pushed him forward. He took note to get back at the ravenette later down the line. The red-head gulped as he walked into the vicinity of Bakugo. He exhaled before speaking to the frightening blonde, "We know what you're trying to do with (Y/N) Ashido."

"Is that right? What do you plan to do about it?" Bakugo shouted over the noise of the machine, making him sound almost ten times angrier than he normally sounded.

Kirishima watched Bakugo work. The veins in his arms popping through his skin as he moved the equipment in different directions to perfect his masterpiece. The flames spouting from the tip of the torch ignited a certain kind of fire in his eyes. It was a little intimidating to say the least.

"Help you out." Kirishima shyly admitted.

"Why's that?"

"The situation is," Sero stammered, stepping in before Kirishima said the wrong thing. He hooked his arm over his friend's shoulders. "my man Kirishima here has a major jones for Mina Ashido."

Bakugo stopped the flames by turning off the machine, spinning to look at the two meek boys in front of him. "What is it with this chick? She have beer-flavored nipples?"

"Hey!" Kirishima said, about to spoil the entire conversation they had rehearsed before walking in.

He was offended for Mina, wanting to protect and defend her at all costs—even if she couldn't remember his name. Sero held Kirishima back, pushing him behind his figure. Bakugo turned away, walking to a different area of the room. He was more focused on the project than the conversation and it showed.

"I, uh—I think I speak correctly when I say that Kirishima's love is pure, purer than, say, Denki Kaminari's."

Bakugo looked at the pair, shrugging at their words. "Look, I'm in this for the cash. Kaminari can plow whoever he wants." The blonde dropped the object onto a desk, observing the details under a light. He reached his hand to touch and readjust the parts of the weld.

"Okay, there will be no plowing." Kirishima said defensively, starting to push through Sero's back.

He knew he didn't stand a chance against someone as tough as Bakugo, but it was the manly thing to do—to stick up for someone even if they weren't around.

Sero put his hands on Kirishima's chest, pushing him out of Bakugo's direction. He held his hands up in a way to say he's handling it.

"Bakugo, uh," Bakugo moved from one desk to another, the two traveled with him. It was as if they were attached to his hip, and Bakugo was starting to get annoyed by it. "let me explain something to you. We set this whole thing up so Kirishima can get the girl. Kirishima. Kaminari's just a pawn."

Bakugo uncapped a marker, preparing to draw on a sheet of paper at the desk. His finger pointed to both Kirishima and Sero, "So, you two are gonna help me tame the wild beast."

"Absolutely." Sero nodded in agreement with his words. He watched as Bakugo began to move the tip of the marker against the paper. "We'll do some research, we'll find out what she likes. We're your guys."

Sero snaked his arm around Kirishima's shoulders, shaking him a little as he spoke. Kirishima shook off Sero's affection, gaining the attention of Bakugo once he started talking, "And he means that in a strictly non-prison movie type of way."

"Let's start here." Sero cleared his throat, taking a yellow paper from his pocket and handing it to Bakugo, "Now, Friday night, Tenya Iida is having a party. It's the perfect opportunity."

Iida wasn't actually throwing a banger like Sero implied. It was a study session Iida initially set up for the AV Club. Before Kirishima came to the school, Sero was the president, but Iida took over, meaning Sero wanted revenge. So, as petty as the boy was, he reprinted copies of the study session, but changed it to a party. It was a one-sided rivalry.

"Perfect opportunity for what?" Bakugo briefly looked away from the paper, only returning his gaze to read the address and time.

"For you to take out (Y/N)."

Bakugo picked up the blowtorch and handed the flyer back to Sero, "I'll think about it."

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"So, have you heard about Tenya Iida's party?" Kirishima asked Mina.

They decided to take a stroll after school to re-evaluate the plan. Kirishima would fill Mina in about their findings so far. They travelled to a small overpass that was cleared underneath, making a great spot for a hang out. Though, Mina wasn't the biggest fan of how outdoorsy it was.

"Yes, and I really, really, really want to go." Mina responded, finally reaching level ground with Kirishima. He held out a hand for her to jump off a dirt ledge, gracefully landing on the dirt. "But you know I can't. Not unless my sister does."

"Yeah, I know. I'm working on that, but so far, you know, she's not going for my guy. She's not a..."

"K.D. Lang fan? No." Mina confirmed, sitting on a bench. "I found a picture of Jared Leto in her drawer once, so I'm pretty sure she's not harboring same-sex tendencies."

"Okay, so that's the kind of guys she likes—like, pretty guys." Kirishima repeated, trying to get some more confirmation out of Mina.

Mina shook her head, "I don't know. All I've ever heard her say is that she'd die before dating a guy that smokes."

"Okay, all right, no smoking. What else?"

"You're asking me to investigate the inner workings of my sister's twisted mind? I don't think so." Mina crossed her arms over her chest. She looked away from Kirishima to observe her surroundings. Dirt coated the area, as well as bushes and fallen leaves.

"Well, nothing else has worked. We need to go behind enemy lines here."

Mina was quick to take action, suggesting they head back to your house and search your room for any further clues. She seemed to have no remorse as she searched the drawers of your desk. Her fingers fumbled through various loose sheets of paper for school, guitar tabs, etc. Nothing that held any significance to the situation.

Mina stumbled across a pile on top of your desk, reading off each item before handing it to Kirishima to sort through.

"Okay, here we go. Class schedule, reading list, date book, concert tickets, concert tickets." Mina continued her search while Kirishima awkwardly stood, occupying the entrance of your room. Mina opened a drawer where you kept your clothes, a smirk appearing as she lifted an article of clothing. "Aha! Black panties!"

"What does that tell us?" Kirishima bluntly stated, kind of uncomfortable in your room.

The walls were lined with posters from different bands and music artists. An easel for your paintings was sat at the end of your bed, the current canvas being covered by a towel to hide its face. Your room reminded him of a funhouse but for feminists.

"She wants to have sex someday, that's what." Mina explained, stretching the underwear to its full view before balling it up and throwing it back in the drawer.

Kirishima was speechless at the level of comfortability your sister had to have to touch your panties. He figured it was maybe a girl thing, but it still weirded him out. He stuttered, "You—she could just like the color."

"You don't buy black lingerie unless you want someone to see it."

"So, uh," Kirishima started, stepping closer to Mina as he lifted his brows. "can I see your room?"

"No." Mina looked at him almost in shock—as if he had asked her to cut off her arm. She brushed a piece of her hair from her face, nervously speaking "A girl's room is very personal."

Oh, the irony.

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⇨ 008. Bikini Kill, the Raincoats and Letters to Cleo

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thatonebirdwrites · 2 months ago

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https://archiveofourown.org/works/51626497/chapters/166564684

Finally. I finished Chapter 40 of Unraveling Realities. These past few months have been full of migraines so bad I could barely move or write or edit. Pain so bad I couldn't get out of bed. GI upset and other flare-ups that really sucked. I still tried to work on projects despite all that. Tried to share resources, but it often caused another flareup. So I took time to rest too. But I'm back! And I will finish this.

Excerpt:

KARA-Z

Sleep comes in spurts, raged with dreams of past traumas. Anger and pain simmers in her veins, and she gives up on rest. Instead, paces the edges of the cavern. No one is here now. Only the thrum of the machine assaults her eardrums and the far off rumbles of earth and drips of water in distant caverns. Back the way she came, she can hear dimly what sounds like traffic, but the rumble of cars might also be a trick of perception from the echoes within the stone corridors.

The machine hums and growls with a fervent pitch that irritates her eardrums. She notes the smooth design, it’s fluid structure, and the points where different parts were connected through welding or rivets. Even alien tech holds tell-tale signs of construction. The metal likely Nth metal, perhaps too strong for even her superpowers.

Unless she overloads it. Causes destruction from within until it blows itself apart.

She knows not what it does, and suspects her loved one, the one she senses off and on through the frayed link, will wish to investigate and take apart.

Memories of her long-lost father simmer and boil in her mind. She stands in his workshop in Argo, back before Krypton died, and he smiles at her and asks her to take apart a machine on his counter. She works carefully, each segment crucial to the knowledge she will gain. He asks her which part does what, and she answers, until she finds that she has no idea why a specific part exists.

He gives her the answer and shows how these disparate parts come together to form a working whole.

That memory breaks apart in flames, and the echoes of Krypton’s explosion roars through her mind. She is trapped in the pod, unable to look away, as she’s blown off course. As icy fingers curl through her psyche, as the world she had known is blown into million rocks spinning off in all directions.

This monstrous machine hums and throbs, and its energy quakes the earth. She cannot let it destroy her new world. She cannot let her past become her present. She will sabotage and destroy until there is nothing left of this vile design.

Lightning sparks between her fingers, her eyes aglow with a fury that jolts through her limbs. She stalks toward the humming device and raises her hands.

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NIA

How to convince Lena Luthor to do a live interview on television had Nia in knots. The woman was incredibly private to start, but she had become even more so with the unlocking of her magical heritage.

Yet, the cure for the dark magic disease wasn’t disseminating fast enough. Too many were ill or dying, and not enough magic users to implement the cure — or if there was enough, she had no idea how to find the others.

She paced the kitchen area of their hideout and nibbled on her nails. Her shoulderbag bounced against her back as she walked.

Perhaps if she reminded Lena of her patron’s ask of her? Both Lena and Sam had mentioned the command as something imperious and painful. That the energy bestowed on Lena had knocked her out. Surely that wasn’t just to write down a magical formula?

“Oh hey, Lena,” Nia mumbled to herself. “So, Andrea won’t print the cure unless you do a live tele-interview. Wanna show off your magic to the world?”

God, that wouldn’t work.

“Who are you speaking with?” Kara’s voice startled Nia from her reverie and she jumped.

“Holy shit, Kara, give a girl a warning!” Nia turned and frowned. Oh yeah, the other woman looked like Kara, but the way she held herself and the tilt to her head felt different from her mentor. It was weird. “I’m practicing my speech actually.”

#supercorp #kara danvers #kara zor el #lena luthor #nia nal #alex danvers #kelly olsen #supergirl #dansen #supercorp fic #supergirl cw #kara x lena #ao3 #ao3 fanfic #This chapter is angsty but also full of healing things #because that's how we roll #thank you to all who stay with me on this journey

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mrcatfishing · 2 months ago

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Testing Chat GPT 4.5's fiction writing ability

Having watched a recent video in which DougDoug tested out the latest GPT model's capabilities, I decided to give it a spin and see if it would be any good at writing the first chapter to an old Entrapdak College AU concept I made.

The style seems competent and engaging, and it did alright at coherence, but I did go in and adjust to get the story back on track and moving a few times. I'd say this is 80% written by Chat GPT, 20% written by me. (Though of the 2.5k words I only wrote like, 200.)

The bulletin board was buried beneath layers of posters: neon invitations to sorority mixers, glossy announcements for guest lectures nobody attended, and dog-eared notices for part-time lab assistants. Amid this visual cacophony, a sheet of paper printed plainly in bold Courier caught Hordak’s eye:

“Seeking Prosthetic Users for Research Interview.Friday, March 6th - Sunday, March 8th Grad student in CompSci conducting confidential research into brain-machine interfaces. Compensation: $20 Amazon Gift Card. Contact: [email protected].”

Hordak hesitated, adjusting the dark sunglasses he wore even indoors. Standing rigidly straight, his silhouette stood out sharply in the faded fluorescence of Etheria University’s administration building. A few passing undergrads glanced briefly upward, swiftly returning their gazes downward when he met their eyes.

A bitter reflex tightened the corners of his lips. Even here, far removed from the community he’d long ago left behind, he still recognized avoidance, hesitation, and fear. A perpetual outsider, first as a child growing up with Vitiligo in a white Mormon community, then later as a man whose prosthetic arm made everyone speak softly around him, as though empathy and discomfort were synonyms.

He’d grown used to isolation. After he lost his arm while out on tour, he'd gotten just enough in compensation and veteran grants to put himself through grad school, and for a while that was all his life revolved around. It had even become comforting: a fortress constructed meticulously from books, lecture notes, and carefully controlled routines. Hordak prided himself on his meticulous self-sufficiency, his hard-won expertise in early American religious history, and the deep bitterness he cultivated like a precious heirloom.

Still, something about the poster tugged persistently at the edge of his thoughts. Twenty dollars wasn’t meaningful. Neither was charity. But the idea itself—brain-machine interfaces—triggered a wave of quiet curiosity he hadn’t experienced in years.

On his right hand he had a black leather glove, uncreased and loosely pulled over his prosthetic forearm unlike its twin that covered his left hand. Hordak had spent decades proving he could manage without special considerations, but beneath the disciplined facade, a suppressed longing flickered to life.

Control prosthetics with thought.

He noted the email address, turned crisply on his heel, and strode briskly back toward his cramped, dimly lit office in the humanities wing. With practiced detachment, he convinced himself it was merely intellectual interest, another passing academic curiosity. But as he dictated an email into his phone—“I’m available for an interview Saturday morning.”—and hit send, an uneasy flutter settled in his stomach.

He ignored it.

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Across campus, nestled in the cluttered engineering annex, Entrapta’s phone buzzed loudly against a tangled mess of wires. Purple hair spilled wildly from beneath her welding goggles as she pushed them back onto her forehead, leaving a smudge of soot on her brow. With a cheerful, distracted swipe, she opened her email and smiled broadly.

“Got one!” she announced gleefully to the robot sitting beside her. It whirred sympathetically. She leaned forward eagerly, the screen illuminating her bright eyes.

Hordak. She mouthed the name curiously. Professor of History.

Entrapta had seen Professor Hordak at large university events; the kind that every department had to attend once or twice a year. She didn't know he used a prosthetic.

She didn't know much about him at all, actually. She knew he was a freshly tenured Professor, and that his lectures were well attended, but he had no presence online to speak of.

She shrugged, excitement overriding any curiosity about what the history professor might bring to her research. People always had interesting surprises lurking beneath their academic titles. Especially people like this Hordak, whose terse email and minimal social presence left him something of a cipher.

“This is gonna be great!” Entrapta chirped, tapping back a bubbly reply. “Can’t wait to meet you and chat about your experiences! :)”

Across campus, Hordak frowned at the smiley-face emoji, his mouth twitching uncertainly. He had a sinking feeling he'd signed up for more than he’d bargained for.

The hallway leading to Professor Shadow Weaver’s office was dimly lit, punctuated only by intermittent fluorescent bulbs flickering stubbornly overhead. Etheria University’s Computer Science department was located in an older wing of the campus, a stark contrast to the polished glass and chrome that characterized newer engineering buildings. It was late afternoon, and most students had already dispersed, leaving the halls eerily quiet.

Hordak knocked once sharply before entering, the door creaking softly on rusted hinges. Shadow Weaver sat behind a desk piled high with books and papers, her eyes glowing faintly behind thick-rimmed glasses in the low light. Her expression remained fixed, unreadable.

“Hordak,” she acknowledged coolly, setting down the tablet she'd been reviewing.

“Shadow Weaver,” he returned, carefully adjusting his glove as he approached.

“To what do I owe this unexpected visit?” she asked, her tone carefully neutral, eyes narrowed in subtle curiosity.

Hordak hesitated momentarily, choosing his words with precision. “I responded to a bulletin posted by one of your graduate students—Entrapta. She’s conducting research on brain-machine interfaces for prosthetics.”

Shadow Weaver scoffed lightly, leaning back in her chair and steepling her fingers. “Entrapta is brilliant, but she often promises more than she can realistically deliver. That technology is still years away—if it even proves viable. You’d do better to manage your expectations.”

“I’m aware it’s experimental,” Hordak responded stiffly. He felt a prick of irritation at her casual dismissal. “But surely even preliminary advancements could have considerable value?”

“Value?” Shadow Weaver echoed dryly. “Even if something functional emerged tomorrow, it would hardly be worth the hassle of transitioning. Prosthetics aren’t about replicating a human limb perfectly—they’re tools, meant to simplify daily tasks. Overcomplicating them is pointless.”

A tension settled into Hordak’s shoulders, and he straightened unconsciously. “Easy to say for someone who doesn't rely on them daily.”

Shadow Weaver arched an eyebrow, unfazed by his defensiveness. “You should speak to Coach Scorpia. She uses a simple pincer prosthetic—efficient, robust, and practically maintenance-free. It’s a proven technology, in use for over a century. Why chase complexity when simplicity already suffices?”

Hordak shook his head sharply, irritation bubbling beneath the surface. “Scorpia is content with functionality because she’s never known otherwise. But I remember what it's like. What I had. I don't want a tool. I want my body back, or at least a semblance of it. Besides, you of all people should know that hiding your disability is preferable to flaunting it.”

Shadow Weaver sighed, a gesture heavy with resignation. “So quick to jab at a woman's weak spot, Hordak. Your penchant for debate exhausts me. Fine, do as you wish. But keep your expectations grounded. Entrapta’s research may intrigue, but practical results are another matter entirely.”

“I’ll keep that in mind,” Hordak muttered, already regretting bringing up the topic at all. With a curt nod, he turned and left, feeling strangely unsettled.

In the bright engineering annex across campus, Entrapta was knee-deep in helping students through their projects. She'd temporarily taken over the Labs for Engineering 212, a class notorious for pushing second-years to their breaking points. Amid the chaos, Bow, one of her favorite students, was meticulously soldering circuits under her watchful eye.

“Be careful with the capacitor there,” she advised cheerfully, leaning closer. Her goggles gleamed under the overhead lights, making her look more eccentric than usual.

Bow glanced up briefly, smiling. “Thanks. I think I've almost got it this time.”

As he focused, Entrapta idly scrolled through her notifications in the periphery of her homemade AR system. Remembering her schedule, she remarked casually, "I'll be late to the cosplay club meeting Saturday morning, by the way. I'm interviewing Professor Hordak for my prosthetics research."

Bow froze mid-motion, eyes widening in surprise. "Professor Hordak? You mean that Hordak?"

"Is there more than one?" she joked, though Bow’s serious expression quickly tempered her humor. "What? Is there something I should know?"

Bow grimaced, setting down the soldering iron. "He's just…not great. I took his 'Early-Modern Militarization of the West' class with Adora last year. It didn't end well for either of us."

Intrigued, Entrapta tilted her head, ponytails swinging. "How so?"

"He was pretty awful," Bow sighed, his normally cheerful demeanor unusually somber. "He had some really questionable views. Misogynistic, colonialist—really problematic stuff. Adora argued with him constantly, especially about slavery and the treatment of Native Americans. Eventually, he just failed us outright."

Entrapta frowned, tapping a finger thoughtfully against her chin. "Interesting. I mean—not good, obviously—but I didn’t anticipate that side of him."

"Honestly, what are you hoping to talk to him about anyway?" Bow asked, skeptical.

"Prosthetics research," she explained excitedly, enthusiasm undampened by his concerns. "If I find the right candidate who's open to experimentation, I could revolutionize the interface between the brain and machines. Professor Hordak reached out, one of only four candidates to do so, and Scorpia already turned me down."

Bow shook his head slowly. "I admire your optimism, Entrapta, but he’s… complicated. Just promise me you'll be careful."

Entrapta smiled reassuringly. "I'm always careful. Besides, the worst he can do is say no."

Bow didn't seem entirely convinced but returned to his circuit board with a sigh. Entrapta turned her attention back to her notes, silently daydreaming about the complicated man she’d soon meet.

Hordak hunched over his desk, pale eyes narrowed, the morning sun casting sharp shadows over the open pages of an ancient manuscript. A pen lingered loosely between his fingers, the tip tapping rhythmically against a worn leather-bound volume on early American religious movements. The clock above his desk ticked loudly, each sound precise and crisp. His left hand flipped pages with practiced efficiency, fingers tracing faintly inked annotations from generations long past. The solitude of the office was heavy, broken only by the murmur of distant conversation echoing faintly from down the hall.

He sighed, running a weary hand through closely cropped white hair, pausing as he noticed a smear of ink on the edge of his hand, a constant reminder of his sinister condition. Something he did everything to hide, to keep from being another reason for people to pity him, another divide separating him from the vibrant student life pulsing beyond his office door. He spun the pen in his hand, barely noticing the fidgeting movement, and returned to the text. Notes filled the margins with sharp insights, pointed questions, and occasionally, frustrated criticisms written hastily in the careful handwriting he'd relearned over years of rigorous study.

That afternoon, the seminar room buzzed softly, anticipation palpable in the air as graduate students trickled in, settling quietly around the long oak table. Hordak watched them silently, his tall frame imposing as he rose to stand at the room’s center. He took a measured breath, his weakness hidden neatly beneath a dark blazer. Tonight’s discussion was contentious, focused on the political implications of 19th-century religious separatism. He waited patiently as debate erupted, students passionately exchanging views, challenging each other’s assumptions.

“Professor Hordak,” one student finally said, her eyes bright and eager, “don't you think religious isolationism was a justified response to persecution rather than a political tactic?”

He smiled thinly, a spark of genuine interest igniting behind his normally cold gaze. “Justification,” he replied softly, "is often shaped by hindsight. What one generation sees as survival, another labels manipulation. The truth rarely lies neatly in either category.”

The student's brow furrowed, clearly dissatisfied. “But historical sources show genuine fear motivating these communities.”

“Fear is political currency," he countered calmly, folding his good arm carefully across his chest. “Its genuine nature does not diminish its manipulation by leaders, then or now.”

His voice carried conviction, authoritative without arrogance, and the room fell briefly silent, absorbing his words before bursting into animated debate once more.

Late that night, back in his modest apartment, Hordak stood in the small kitchen, the scent of garlic and onions filling the air. With practiced patience, he spoke softly, dictating sentences into his phone as it transcribed his latest research thoughts. His right hand moved mechanically, stiff fingers just barely able to move utensils awkwardly, dropping the spatula twice before he switched to his left hand, frowning deeply. He glanced at the clock, the numbers glaringly reminding him of tomorrow's unusual appointment. A quick jolt of tension tightened in his stomach—an unease he swiftly buried by focusing intently on the comforting rhythm of cooking.

As students and teachers alike enjoyed their Friday night, Entrapta's lab buzzed with frenetic energy. She navigated a chaotic maze of robotics parts, tangled wiring, and stacks of research papers, her goggles pushed haphazardly atop her head. Screens flickered with lines of code, data scrolling rapidly as she paced excitedly. Her voice rang clear, animatedly addressing Emily, her custom AI, as she reviewed calibration reports.

“Emily, cross-check neural interface stability parameters again, please," she called out cheerfully, scanning rapidly over another set of diagrams. The AI responded with a series of cheerful, musical beeps, nonsensical yet comforting. Easily 200% more effective at prompting thought than a rubber duck.

“Exactly!” Entrapta exclaimed happily. "We’ll double-check it. Can't risk instability—especially tomorrow.”

Her fingers danced over keyboards, quickly toggling between multiple open tabs of intricate technical schematics. She stopped suddenly, lifting a delicate prototype headset, inspecting it with scrutiny, imagining how it might feel for someone unfamiliar with such technology. Her pulse quickened with excitement at the potential, and for a moment she allowed herself to dream vividly of success.

Friday slowly crept into Saturday morning, the hum of machines in the lab finally winding down. Entrapta's usually buzzing workspace quieted as she methodically closed each station, her mind racing ahead to the meeting in eight hours. She wandered through the empty annex, double-checking the final test logs, notes carefully annotated and marked with bright sticky tabs. Her meticulous preparation was evident, each detail accounted for with rigorous, almost obsessive thoroughness.

Home, at last, she sank into the warmth of her bath, eyes closed, whispering softly to herself as she rehearsed. Each phrase felt critically important, carefully sculpted to excite without overwhelming. She rose, towel-drying her hair with vigorous strokes, the mirror fogged with steam. With a surge of energy she flipped open her laptop one final time, running through a quick checklist before her nap, heart fluttering lightly at the thought of finally meeting Professor Hordak. Each task completed brought a comforting sense of control, an eagerness barely contained as she imagined what their conversation might unlock.

She slept restlessly, dreams filled with shimmering neural pathways and wires humming with possibility, the edges of her imagination brushing tantalizingly close to reality.

#ai writing #spop #entrapdak #chat gpt 4.5

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tdutb · 1 year ago

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man i really am but a machine with a cluttered code. my circuits don't work as they must. some wires are plugged into the wrong ports. my folders are too full and need to be put in the trash. i am but a laptop that should have stopped working about 30 coffee spills ago, yet it still keeps moving on forward. my ventilator no longer spins as fast as it could. my parts are overheating and frying themselves. my plastic and my metal are at skin burning temperatures. the glow of my screen is fading in and out. i can't fully boot up anymore. some parts aren't welded properly. there is dust in my motherboard that has been there for lord knows how long. i am but a machine with a cluttered code.

#chicken thoughts

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movedwercs · 6 months ago

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>It's video footage. A large mech, humanoid from the waist up and made of construction equipment, is taking a wild swing at a quarry war. It strains against its own hips, the treads it uses for mobility, dragging an excavator left arm along the wall, seemingly trying to crush someone who is no longer there. Merc comes back onto the wall with a strong leap, landing on top that edge of the quarry with an overhead chop of a paint-chipped fireman's ax. It cleaves through a hydraulic cable and wedges into the metal.

>The mech reels back from the damage, hoping to crush Merc with a limp arm, if it can't crush her in its grip, but Merc's grip is like iron around the haft of her ax, and goes for a ride. At the peak of the arm's pull, Merc yanks the ax from the mech's... wrist, letting the momentum hurl her through the air in a wild spin. It's hard to track, given the late evening light, but Merc appears to have pulled the grenade launcher from her back, successfully firing one into the cockpit head of this ramshackle machine.

>The pill-shaped grenade bounces off the glass of the cockpit, a welded cabin taken from -probably- the same excavator that forms the thing's arm and legs, but it barely spins six inches away before it detonates. The bandit-made mech doesn't fare well against this sort of headshot, peeling the sheet-metal shielding and shattering the cockpit glass underneath. The man inside is just as armored as his mech, but his left arm is practically burned to the controls, his face seared black, giving the exposed eyeball a haunting white look.

>Merc's still spinning through the air, going from a random tumble to a soaring cartwheel. She pivots just above the pilot, hand still on that heavy, solid-metal ax. With both hands on the haft, she lands like a bolt of lightning on the top of the mech. It's indistinct what happened up there, but the machine's arms stick out oddly in response, the treads suddenly carrying the thing into the wall, out of control.

>The video cuts at that.

#IC #Viewable ICly #((Not my best I just wanted to do something

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kitcat992 · 2 years ago

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(PREVIEW) Identity Within︱Chapter 7 - Something Tried and True

If Peter concentrated any harder on rebuilding his web cartridges, he was sure that he’d give himself a juvenile stroke — not that Tony would’ve noticed, too busy across the workshop with welding goggles covering his eyes and sparks of molten metal igniting the room with bright flashes of heat.

The two were so caught up in their individual tasks that for once, the music playing overhead could barely be heard. Tony’s protective gear blocked out the sounds on his end, with earmuffs snugly fit over his head — whereas Peter’s intense focus kept his attention strictly on the machine in front of him; his hands carefully removing a freshly molded web cartridge that he not-so-carefully tossed into the tray on the opposite side of the table.

He was so focused on creating the next cartridge that he almost failed to pay any mind as DUM-E came wheeling by, carefully picking up the tray with an advance grip of his pincher claw and taking it across the workshop.

Peter was just about to push down on the hydraulic press mold — far more advanced than the dinky old model he had back home, and for good reason — when he saw the robot come to a stop near Tony’s work station.

“Wait, wait, wait — no, no, no, no! Not over there, DUM-E — not over there!” Peter rushed out in a panic, his one hand waving frantically in DUM-E’s direction. “If that heat gets too close to the cartridges before they mold, they'll explode!”

Despite the commotion that suddenly erupted, Tony never looked up from his own project. The intense sparks of metal continued to reflect against his goggles as DUM-E slowly retreated away from the dangerous heat, taking the tray with him until he found a safe spot to discard it.

It clanked and clattered as he dropped it down onto a cluttered bench.

“Yeah, yeah — right over there, that’s perfect, that’s great.” Peter’s bulky, heavy-duty work gloves kept his thumbs-up from fully forming, but he tried nonetheless. “Thanks, DUM-E, you’re the best.”

Tony never looked up from his welding as he said, “Stop complimenting him, he’ll think he’s doing a good job.”

Peter spun around on his stool until he faced Tony — nearly spinning all the way around had he not scraped his sneakers against the floor to prevent a complete three-sixty turn.

“He is doing a good job!” Peter defended, his smile reaching ear-to-ear while his arm extended straight out like a stick. “He’s only caused like, one fire so far.”

The sizzling heat of Tony’s welding torch came to an abrupt stop, with the sparks that flew off the scorching metal eventually dissipating in the air like embers.

“Him?” Tony asked, the hand not holding his welding torch lifting the safety goggles over his head — exposing his eyes in full. “Or you?”

Peter wished he could blame the heat of Tony’s welding for the embarrassed blush that dotted his cheeks. Unfortunately, it was hard to say whether the look on Mr. Stark’s face, one-hundred percent ‘not buying it’, was the cause of his humiliation — or the fire extinguisher that laid used and now trashed across the workshop, with bits of foam still dripping down the sides.

In his defense, he wasn’t expecting an entire tray of his web cartridges to explode from a few nearby flames of Mr. Stark’s welding torch. And in double his defense, he wasn’t expecting DUM-E to have a full blown panic attack when struggling to find the fire extinguisher that Peter misplaced the last time they were in the workshop together.

From the look on Tony’s face, Peter figured neither defense was going to win his case.

“I just gotta get a stronger casing on these things,” Peter mumbled, more to himself than anyone else. The bulky safety glove that covered his hand massaged half-heartedly at the nape of his neck. “The aluminum shelling of the cartridge is way better than the original design, but the melting point of six hundred degrees is still too low.”

DUM-E’s whine of discontent towards the situation almost sounded like he agreed with Peter — who felt lowkey bad for startling the robot with a very unexpected fire that, to Peter’s surprise, seemed to barely phase Mr. Stark.

“What are you trying to do,” Tony started to ask, yanking off his safety goggles and earmuffs with one quick motion and tossing them onto the table with ease. “Jump into fires?”

Peter gave a dramatic shrug, one that brought both his shoulders all the way up to his ears.

“Maybe,” he murmured, insecurely turning back to the machine in front of him. His fingers fiddled on the handle of the press mold without any real intention of continuing his work. “Wouldn’t be the first time I wound up in a burning building.”

The sigh that escaped his chest was unintentional, and halted mid-exhale. Peter clamped his mouth shut and clenched his jaw with frustration, shaking away the lingering thoughts of self-doubt that had so rudely managed to creep into his head lately.

Seriously — who would’ve thought the pressures of being brought back from the dead would top the stresses of maintaining his GPA in high-school. He sure didn’t.

Though music still played overhead and throughout the workshop, and was far louder now that Tony’s welding had taken a pause, Peter had a gut feeling that sigh still managed to be heard — even with his best attempts to stifle it.

A dead giveaway was the lingering stare that burned a hole in his back. It felt hotter than if Tony’s eyes were actual welding torches blowing fire right against his t-shirt, with the large print text of ‘Think like a proton and stay positive’ catching the overhead ceiling lights.

Right along with ‘that’ look Peter was all too familiar with.

“Just…gotta make sure I’m prepared. For the next time,” Peter muttered, not daring to give ‘that’ look any acknowledgment as he ripped off both his gloves with the desperate need to fidget his hands. The heat that spread across his cheeks — this time for a reason other than one impromptu use of a fire extinguisher — kept him from turning to face that stare head-on.

That was, until, Mr. Stark finally spoke up.

“You’re distracted.”

Peter spun in his stool so rapidly, he didn’t stop until the entire three-sixty ride gradually circled him back to Tony’s direction

“Of course I’m distracted!” Peter practically shouted, tossing both his arms wildly in the air. “There’s a spaceship outside!”

Tony gave a sharp, concise nod before turning right back to his work. “And there it is.”

Peter either elected not to hear his exasperation, or was way too excited to pay it any attention.

“You gotta let me meet them, Mr. Stark — c’mon!” Peter all but exclaimed, to the point where his voice cracked in pitch and he couldn’t even be bothered to care.

Tony didn’t even look at Peter as he wagged the welding torch his way.

“That homework finished yet?” he asked, deadpanned and serious — so deadpanned and serious that at first, Peter swore on his young life the man was joking.

It took a solid five seconds to realize he wasn’t.

“What!?” Peter, once again, was too worked up too notice the crack in his voice. His arms flew down from the ceiling until a rigid hand pointed right at Tony. “You said if I spent two hours working on my paper then you would compromise and let me spend two hours working on my cartridges—”

Tony nodded. “Yes, I know, I never said that I didn’t say that—”

“You just said that!” Peter hastily interrupted.

Tony made a face, one that words failed to describe. “I just said that I never said that, I didn’t say—”

Peter kept his hand pointed at Tony. “You totally said that, Mr. Stark—!”

It was Tony’s turn to spin around on his stool, the look that followed so hot it put his welding torch to shame.

Peter elected to keep his mouth shut after that.

Reluctantly.

And with much struggle.

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Shakey Sundays Lucky #13:

Peace Trail

We've been honoring the passing of Karl Wallinger, the guy behind the one man band World Party, all week in the Dollar Bin. On first blush Wallinger and Neil Young have little in common: Wallinger made white man pop music in the spirit of Prince and Lennon/McCartney; Neil Young has always made pop music in the spirit of Neil Young, and no one else.

And so the oddest and most bizare footnote I read about Wallinger this past week was that he was all set to open for Neil and Crazy Horse during the Weld tour in 1991 before World Party's record label cancelled the tour and ordered Karl back into the studio.

Wallinger was forever grumpy about it all; he never got such a chance again and he reasonably argued that it forever lost him the chance to make a new legion of US fans. I can get behind that statement: if my blissed-out next door neighbor had not been rocking World Party at the time I would not have known about the band at the point myself.

And when I saw Neil with the Horse that April for the very first time World Party was definitely not on stage. Nor were Sonic Youth, who famously opened many of that tour's shows. Rather I had to sit through a set from these losers:

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Talk about posturing, muscle-bound charlatans. Yuck. Neil had a unique gift in that era for choosing terrible opening acts. Two years later I had to sit through Blind Melon sets two nights in a row.

I can't begin to tell you how disappointing this all is in retrospect. Truth be told, in April 1991 I was more into World Party (and Tom Petty) than Neil Young. Sure, I had Ragged Glory, but as I've written elsewhere, it was still kinda over my head.

But had I seen Karl preach Peace, Love and Prince on stage in 91 then seen Neil blow up the arena with Blowing in the Wind, complete with air raid sirens and Pancho's screaming, it would have been a top five musical experience of all time.

Plus, my famous brother wasn't there that night (he was 12 years old at that point and probably spent the night with a Great Brain novel, prepping for adolescence). Just imagine how wonderful it would be to have lorded World Party + Crazy Horse over him for the last 35 years. And, seeing as he's famous and about to drop his second Prairiewolf record and play a soon-to-be-sold-out gig in LA, I'm desperately short of things to lord over him.

Even my cat prefers my brother. Here she is this afternoon while his record was spinning.

Anyway, how would shared gigs between Neil and Karl have affected each of them? Always a student of the masters, Wallinger would have soaked everything up, surely. And then maybe he'd have gone and made a Shakey-style brilliant mess of a third record next instead of the somewhat precious Bang!

Meanwhile, Neil might not have even noticed World Party's presence. I remember standing outside his touring van two years later for a few hours before and after a show, hoping to shake his hand and say "dude, like, what's up Neil?" Nothing doing: he never emerged. So maybe he was too busy freaking out at whatever was on CNN in his van at the time to even notice that his stage was being desecrated by Social Distortion.

But, whether he recognizes it or not, Neil did come around, almost 30 years later, and lay down a great track in the supremely homemade-yet-layered style of World Party. Just take a listen to the song Wallinger would have likely opened with on that 91 tour, Is It Too Late.

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Talk about a one man stoner band: the drum machine is programmed haplessly and it takes some time for the layers to build. But build they do. The singing is terrific; the guitars quickly shred; keyboards hold the middle and there's a clear message to be had: let's do something quick before we kill the planet.

Every one of those same descriptors can be applied to the title track of Neil Young's 2016 record Peace Trail. Sure, the stoner in Young's song is way older, and (amazingly for 21st Century Neil) he's more concerned about telling himself that it's not too late to make even more out of his life rather than preaching about the environment.

And yes, Neil's too old to follow Karl's lead and program a simple drum machine, and so he's hired the ubiquitous Jim Keltner to beat on things behind him.

But take a listen as Peace Trail assembles similar layers as Is It Too Late; hear equally gnarly guitars churn around the keyboards. Enjoy Neil vocal layering and soulful singing. Sure, he sounds 70 years old here; he is! But come on: clearly, it's not too late for you, me Karl and Neil to get on the Peace Trail:

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(Wow, cool video. We've seen plenty of cinematic amateurism in Shakeyvision since we started this project back in December. But Neil clearly handed this one off to a professional.)

Anyway, can you dig the comparison between these two sweet, earnest, rough and masterful anthems? Let's add Peace Trail to the list of songs we hope Wallinger covered during his final years of yet-to-be-released studio work.

And meanwhile, to my ears Peace Trail is possibly Young's best song this century. Seriously. What compares with it? Walk Like a Giant? Okay, maybe. I Do from Colorado? Sure. And then there's those great two songs on Toast... Well, anyway, this song is freakin' great.

It'd be wonderful to report that the entire album is just as good. But, oh my good Billy Talbot, that's not the case.

No other track on the record carries any of the same ambition, drive or depth. Yes, Neil occasionally blasts his harmonica either through his big red effects board or through the muffler to his link-volt super sonic veggie burger powered Hummer. Yes, Show Me has a bit of swing. Yes, the rambling story within John Oaks makes it sounds like a Greendate outtake, if that's your thing. And, yes, one song is titled Terrorist Suicide Hang Gliders.

But beyond the title track, Peace Trail sounds like it was written and recorded on one of Neil's slightly below average weekends while Stephen Stills snored on the couch. Only one other song sounds like it required more than 15 minutes of Neil's time.

After all, it takes more than 15 minutes to program your new robot. I don't know what to say about the album's closer, My New Robot (Home Host-Bot), other than thank god for Neil Young. He's truly unique among all humans.

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🔧 Behind the Scenes: Manufacturing High-Pressure Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders

In today's world, where safety is non-negotiable, high-pressure seamless steel gas cylinders are vital across industries — especially for firefighting applications and clean fuel alternatives like Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). But have you ever wondered what goes into the making of these life-saving vessels?

Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at how these robust cylinders are manufactured, and why India — particularly companies like Rama Cylinders — is fast becoming a trusted name in this high-precision domain.

🔥 From Steel to Safety: The Manufacturing Process

The journey of a high-pressure gas cylinder starts with seamless steel tubes, often made from chromium-molybdenum alloy steel for its strength and temperature resistance.

Here's how the process unfolds:

Tube Piercing & Hot Spinning The steel tube is cut and heated to high temperatures, then pierced and spun into the cylinder’s shape. This ensures no welding joints, maintaining structural integrity under pressure.

Heat Treatment To enhance durability and pressure tolerance, cylinders undergo normalizing and tempering — a carefully controlled heating and cooling cycle.

Precision Machining & Threading After forming, the cylinders are machined to create neck threads that will hold valves. This step demands exact specifications, especially for cylinders used in firefighting applications where reliability is paramount.

Hydrostatic & Ultrasonic Testing Each cylinder is tested under extreme pressure — often 1.5x their rated capacity — to ensure there are no leaks, cracks, or weak points.

Internal Cleaning & Powder Coating For clean agent firefighting and NGV use, internal cleanliness is critical. Cylinders are vacuum cleaned, dried, and powder coated to prevent corrosion and contamination.

Valve Fitting & Final Inspection Valves are installed, followed by final inspections using automated systems and visual checks by trained experts.

🌍 Why India? Why Rama Cylinders?

India is now a major player in global cylinder manufacturing, and Rama Cylinders is leading the charge with state-of-the-art facilities and stringent quality control. As one of the trusted NGV cylinder gas manufacturers in India, Rama Cylinders exports to over 40 countries, adhering to international standards like ISO 11439, ECE R110, and BIS certifications.

Whether it's cylinders for firefighting applications or for green mobility solutions, the emphasis is always on safety, consistency, and innovation.

📊 Did You Know?

India’s demand for NGV cylinders is growing at 15% annually, driven by the government’s push for cleaner fuels.

Fire safety norms in industrial and data center environments now mandate high-grade seamless cylinders as part of suppression systems.

💬 Final Thoughts

The next time you see a red firefighting cylinder or a green NGV tank on a CNG-powered car, know that it's not just a metal shell — it’s a product of science, engineering, and rigorous safety standards.

At Rama Cylinders, we don’t just manufacture cylinders — we build trust in high-pressure environments.

👉 Curious about our technology and applications? Explore how our cylinders power safety across industries:

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Shop Quality Gym Equipment in Adelaide: Your Guide to Fitness Gear

Finding the right tools to support your fitness journey can be the difference between average results and true transformation. In today’s health-conscious world, having access to reliable Gym Equipment Adelaide is essential. Whether you're starting your home gym or upgrading your current setup, understanding what to look for in quality gear can help you make smart and lasting choices.

Understanding Your Fitness Needs

Before you even begin shopping, it's important to assess your goals and limitations. Are you focused on strength training, cardio endurance, flexibility, or a combination of these? Understanding what you’re working toward allows you to prioritize which pieces of gear are necessary. For instance, a beginner interested in general wellness might need basic resistance bands and a yoga mat, while a seasoned athlete may look for a power rack, adjustable bench, or air bike.

Additionally, the amount of space you have available plays a significant role. Compact apartments require smart, space-saving solutions like foldable machines or multi-functional equipment. If you have a dedicated room, you have more flexibility to create a full setup that includes larger gear.

Essential Categories of Fitness Gear

When exploring the market, most items fall into a few key categories. Each has its own benefits depending on your training goals.

1. Strength Training Tools

Strength training is a foundation for building muscle, boosting metabolism, and improving overall function. Equipment like adjustable dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, and squat racks allow for progressive overload and varied routines. If you prefer barbell work, a quality Olympic bar and weight plate set can offer a wide range of compound movements.

For home users, compact multi-gyms or all-in-one trainers can be excellent space-saving options. These systems offer multiple attachments and pulley stations for performing full-body workouts with a single machine.

2. Cardio Machines

Cardiovascular training supports heart health, endurance, and calorie burn. Common options include treadmills, rowing machines, upright bikes, and ellipticals. Some modern designs even integrate smart tracking features that sync with your phone or tablet for real-time feedback and virtual classes.

The right cardio machine depends on your preferences and joint considerations. For example, rowing machines provide low-impact full-body workouts, while spin bikes are popular for interval training and endurance rides.

3. Recovery and Mobility Gear

Fitness is not just about pushing hard—it’s also about helping your body recover. Recovery tools like foam rollers, massage balls, and percussion massage guns can aid in muscle release, reduce soreness, and prevent injury. Yoga blocks, stretching straps, and mobility mats are also essential for anyone looking to increase flexibility or enhance movement quality.

Including these items in your fitness area ensures you can cool down effectively and recover smarter after tough sessions.

Material Quality and Build Durability

One of the key indicators of good gear is its build quality. For items that undergo high impact, like weight plates, benches, or treadmills, you need materials that will stand the test of time. Look for solid steel frames, quality welds, and powder-coated finishes that resist wear and tear.

Handles and grips should be ergonomic and non-slip. Upholstery on benches should be firm, tear-resistant, and moisture-proof to handle sweat and regular use. In the case of resistance bands or cables, elasticity and tension consistency are crucial to avoid snapping or uneven performance.

It’s also worth checking load capacities and warranties. A solid warranty shows that the manufacturer stands behind their product’s durability. For more info, click here

Multi-Functionality and Storage Solutions

For many people, limited space means they must be strategic with their purchases. Multi-functional tools like adjustable dumbbells, all-in-one gym machines, or stackable plyo boxes save space while delivering versatility. Folding or collapsible equipment—such as foldable benches or wall-mounted racks—are ideal for compact setups.

Storage solutions also play a role in keeping your training area safe and organized. Consider wall hooks for bands and ropes, vertical plate trees for weight storage, and small bins for accessories like jump ropes or ankle straps. A tidy area encourages consistency and minimizes the risk of injury from clutter.

Noise Level and Flooring Considerations

Some equipment can generate considerable noise—especially treadmills, rowing machines, or heavy weight drops. If you're setting up your fitness area in a shared space or an apartment, look for features that reduce operational sound. Machines with magnetic resistance, rubberized contact points, or belt-drive systems tend to run quieter.

Protective flooring is another important factor. Interlocking foam mats or heavy-duty rubber tiles not only safeguard your floor but also provide cushioning for your joints during high-impact movements. They can also muffle sound and reduce vibration, enhancing your overall workout experience.

Portability and Transport Features

For those who like to rearrange their workout area or take gear on the go, portability matters. Many benches, racks, and machines now come with transport wheels or fold-flat capabilities. Even heavier items like rowing machines and spin bikes often have tilt-and-roll designs for ease of movement.

Lighter accessories like bands, sliders, and resistance loops are perfect for travel or outdoor training. A small duffel bag of portable tools can allow for a solid workout in almost any location.

Smart Features and Tech Integration

Modern gear often integrates technology for a more interactive experience. Many cardio machines now feature LCD screens, app connectivity, and built-in programs tailored to your fitness level. Some strength training tools include sensors that track rep count, rest time, or form feedback.

Wearables and smart scales can also be synced with your gear to track your progress over time. These features can help keep you accountable and informed about your performance trends.

When exploring these options, ensure the software or apps are compatible with your existing devices and that any subscriptions or add-ons are clearly explained.

Budget and Value Assessment

The wide range of pricing in the fitness equipment market can be overwhelming. Budget-friendly options often focus on basic function, while premium models offer additional features, durability, and enhanced user experience. Before investing, identify what truly matters to you. It may be worth spending a bit more on items you use frequently, like a bench or dumbbells, and saving on less-used gear.

Reading customer reviews and comparing multiple sources can help you make better choices. Online forums, video demonstrations, and third-party tests provide insights beyond promotional claims.

Safety Features and User Accessibility

Safety should always come first, especially for home setups. Look for gear with locking mechanisms, anti-slip surfaces, and rounded edges to reduce the risk of accidents. Adjustable machines should have clear instructions and user-friendly design for quick and safe transitions between exercises.

Additionally, accessible design is important for all users. Those new to fitness should be able to operate machines without complex instructions, and advanced users should have the freedom to customize resistance, speed, or incline with ease.

Creating a Motivating Space

Finally, creating an inspiring environment can boost your motivation to train regularly. Good lighting, a mirror to monitor form, uplifting music, and a layout that flows naturally can make your space feel more inviting. Wall-mounted timers, chalkboards for goal tracking, or a TV for streaming workouts can enhance your experience.

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Understanding Hazard Assessments for Industrial Machine by Lattel Workplaces

Safety is essential when working with any Industrial Machine by Lattel. One of the best tools for keeping workers safe is a hazard assessment. A hazard assessment is a careful review of the work environment, equipment, and job tasks to spot potential risks.

For example, sharp parts, moving machinery, or hot surfaces can cause injuries if not properly managed. Moreover, understanding these hazards makes it easier to select the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures.

“A thorough hazard assessment is the first step to a safer workplace around every Industrial Machine by Lattel.”

Let’s explore how hazard assessments work and why they’re so important for safe operations.

Why Hazard Assessments Matter

Protecting Employees and Equipment

A hazard assessment protects both workers and valuable machines. For example, identifying the risk of flying debris near an Industrial Machine by Lattel ensures employees wear proper eye protection.

Moreover, preventing accidents keeps production running smoothly and reduces costly downtime.

Meeting Legal and Safety Standards

Most industries require hazard assessments by law. For example, safety agencies like OSHA expect employers to identify workplace hazards and address them.

Moreover, regular assessments help companies meet these rules and avoid penalties.

Steps for Conducting a Hazard Assessment

Identify the Tasks Involving an Industrial Machine by Lattel

Start by listing every job that involves an Industrial Machine by Lattel. For example, cutting, welding, or cleaning the machine might involve different hazards.

Moreover, break each task into simple steps to make hazards easier to spot.

Spot Potential Hazards

Next, look for anything that could cause harm. For example, sharp machine edges, chemical spills, or noise levels might be a concern.

Moreover, include both routine tasks and unusual situations like maintenance or emergencies.

Assessing the Risks for Industrial Machine by Lattel Areas

Determine the Severity of Each Hazard

Decide how serious each hazard is. For example, a minor scrape is less dangerous than a chemical burn.

Moreover, consider how often each hazard might occur while using an Industrial Machine by Lattel.

Choose the Right Safety Measures

Pick the controls that will best reduce each risk. For example, guardrails, PPE, or training might help protect workers.

Moreover, combine different safety measures when needed to fully control hazards.

“When hazards are clearly identified, it becomes easier to prevent accidents near any Industrial Machine by Lattel.”

Types of Hazards to Watch For

Physical Hazards

These include sharp objects, moving parts, or loud noises. For example, a spinning blade on an Industrial Machine by Lattel can cause serious injuries.

Moreover, keep an eye on slippery floors or objects that could fall.

Chemical Hazards

Hazards may come from liquids, gases, or dust. For example, cleaning solutions or welding fumes near machinery can be harmful.

Moreover, label all chemicals and use protective gear when handling them.

Incorporating Industrial Machine by Lattel in Hazard Assessments

Review Machine Manuals and Safety Data

Always check the operating manuals for any Industrial Machine by Lattel during a hazard assessment. For example, manuals explain safe handling and known dangers.

Moreover, safety data sheets for chemicals provide important hazard information.

Inspect Surrounding Work Areas

Hazards aren’t limited to the machine itself. For example, tripping hazards or poor lighting near an Industrial Machine by Lattel can cause accidents.

Moreover, keep walkways clear and mark dangerous areas clearly.

Involving Employees in the Process

Gather Worker Feedback

Employees often notice hazards others miss. For example, a machine operator might report a slippery spot that needs fixing.

Moreover, encouraging staff to speak up improves overall workplace safety.

Provide Hazard Awareness Training

Make sure everyone knows how to identify hazards. For example, teach workers what to watch for when working near an Industrial Machine by Lattel.

Moreover, regular safety meetings reinforce this knowledge.

Using Hazard Assessment Checklists

Create Task-Specific Checklists

A checklist helps ensure no hazards are missed. For example, use one for machine cleaning and another for operation tasks.

Moreover, update these checklists as machines or work processes change.

Perform Regular Reviews

Hazard assessments aren’t one-time tasks. For example, new equipment or materials might introduce new risks.

Moreover, schedule assessments regularly to keep the workplace safe.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Rushing the Process

Take time to carefully review all tasks. For example, overlooking hazards near an Industrial Machine by Lattel could lead to injuries.

Moreover, involve a team of employees with different experiences for a thorough review.

Ignoring Minor Hazards

Small problems can turn into big ones. For example, a loose floor mat near a machine might cause someone to trip.

Moreover, address every hazard, no matter how minor it seems.

Conclusion: The Value of a Good Hazard Assessment

A strong hazard assessment protects both employees and machines. It identifies risks, selects safety controls, and keeps the workplace running smoothly.

For example, spotting a sharp edge on an Industrial Machine by Lattel before someone gets hurt can prevent accidents and downtime. Moreover, involving employees and updating assessments regularly keeps safety efforts effective.

“Good hazard assessments lead to safer, more efficient work environments around every Industrial Machine by Lattel.”

By taking the time to understand and manage hazards, companies build a culture of safety that benefits everyone.

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Monument & Tombstone & Gravestone Engraving Machine

CNC stone carving machine can not only emboss stone but also have other very important auxiliary functions. For instance, the stone carving machine can realize CNC stone cutting, CNC stone carving, CNC stone engraving, CNC stone scribing, and CNC stone hollowing.

Tombstone & Gravestone Engraving Machine

Stone engraving machines are tools used to carve, etch, or engrave designs, text, or images into various types of stone such as granite, marble, limestone, and soapstone. These machines utilize carbide or diamond-tipped cutting tools to precisely remove material from the stone surface, allowing for the creation of detailed and intricate stone carvings.

In the memorial industry, the creation of lasting, personalized gravestones and headstones is of utmost importance. Gravestone engraving machines play a crucial role in this process, enabling monument companies and memorial providers to efficiently and accurately engrave text, images, and intricate designs onto a variety of memorial stone materials.

Key Features of Stone Engraving Machines Include

Computer numerical control (CNC) capabilities

Many modern stone engravers are CNC-controlled, allowing for highly precise and repeatable engraving based on digital designs.

Rotary engraving

Rotary engravers use a spinning cutting tool to carve into the stone surface, enabling engraving of curved or irregular shapes.

3D engraving

More advanced machines can create 3D relief carvings by controlling the depth of the engraving.

Varying tool sizes

Machines accommodate different sized cutting tools to allow for engraving of varying levels of detail. Dust collection systems – Integrated dust collection helps keep the work area clean during the engraving process.

Gravestone Engraving Machines

These are specialized CNC (computer numerical control) engraving machines designed specifically for engraving text, images, and designs onto gravestones, headstones, and memorial markers.

Stone Engraving Machine Kits / Parts

The machines use carbide or diamond-tipped cutting tools to precisely carve the stone surface, creating a clean, high-quality engraved finish. Common materials engraved include granite, marble, limestone, and other types of memorial stone.

High configuration CNC stone router: Heavy-duty stone CNC machine has a T-shaped bed for seamless welding of generous square tubes, steel gantry, servo motor, 7.5kw spindle, and more advanced CNC controller. The working speed of the machine can be 10000mm/min.

Gravestone engraving machine often have a rotary engraving capability, allowing for engraving of curved surfaces.

Many models offer 3D engraving capabilities to create raised text and bas-relief carvings. The machines are programmed with specialized CAD/CAM software to translate digital designs into the engraved output.

Stone Engraving Machine Kits / Parts

These machines are equipped with a High-Power Spindle that gives the machines extra torque and cutting force to effectively carve and engrave a stone. They are equipped with professional router bits and a bidirectional tool cooling system to effectively improve tool lifespan.

Integrated dust collection systems help keep the work area clean during the engraving process.

These machines allow monument companies and memorial providers to efficiently and accurately engrave gravestones to customer specifications.

The precision and detail possible with gravestone engraving machines are critical for creating high-quality, long-lasting memorial markers.

Gravestone Engraving Machine other Applications

Stone Industry

Granite, marble, quartzite, slate, sandstone, alabaster, basalt, jade, limestone, travertine, artificial stone, tombstone, headstone, cemetery, and memorial.

Kitchenware

Slate countertops, artificial quartz countertops, artificial marble table top, ceramic tile, and kitchen decorations for sink, oven, cooktop.

Decorations

Stone crafts, gifts, jewelry, wall decoration, building decoration, portrait, Buddha statue, and some exquisite stone arts.

Woodworking

Chair, door, window, bed, cabinet, kitchenware, redwood classical and antique furniture, exquisite european furniture, sculpture.

Mold Making

Copper, aluminum, building models, shoes, badge, embossed mould, biscuit, candy, chocolate mould, artificial marble, plastic, PVC, wood, foam.

Advertising

Billboard, signage, badges, logo, company plate, signs, emblem, badge, display panels, fair signs, building numbers, decoration, 3D character.

How to choose the best stone CNC machine?

The following is a brief introduction: When purchasing a marble headstone engraving machine, you should pay attention to the following points:

1.what should be considered is the power of the 3d stone carving machine. Because the hardness of the stone is relatively large, usually, the stone carving machine needs to be equipped with a larger spindle motor than the advertising engraving machine and wood engraving machine in order to carry out high-intensity work.

2.The speed adjustable range of the spindle motor of the stone cutting router, the general adjustable speed range is several thousand to 30,000 revolutions per minute, if the speed is not adjustable or the speed adjustable range is very small, then the application of this cheap stone cutting machine The range will be greatly affected because different materials must be engraved with different engraving speeds.

3.The solidity of the stone carving machine base, the material carved from stone is relatively heavy, and the CNC stone cutter is required to have a good load-bearing capacity.

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7.please try carving before buying.

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cynsualc829 · 4 months ago

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World of Tanks (2025) rumbles onto screens as a gritty, explosive war epic, spinning the iconic tank-battling game into a cinematic slugfest. Set in an alternate 1944 where rogue commanders wield prototype war machines, the film follows a disillusioned American tanker—call him Cole—who deserts his unit after a botched assault, only to stumble into a multinational crew of outcasts: a sharp-tongued Soviet gunner, a wiry British mechanic, and a haunted German defector. Together, they commandeer a monstrous hybrid tank to take down a fascist warlord unleashing a blitzkrieg from a fortified Alpine stronghold.

The dynamic clanks with Cole’s gruff survival—a chiseled lead growling through grit—against the crew’s clashing loyalties, their banter a fragile weld holding the team together. The warlord’s icy zeal chills the air, his elite Panzer legion a steel wall of death, while the action thunders—tanks duel across muddy plains, shells rip through forest canopies, and a mountain siege shatters stone with deafening booms. Every clash is a desperate gamble, tracks grinding and barrels blazing.

Visually, it’s a gearhead’s dream—scarred battlefields stretch under smoke-choked skies, while hulking tanks gleam with oil-slicked menace, shot with a visceral, ground-level lens that rattles your bones. The CGI crafts beasts like the Maus and T-44 with jaw-dropping heft, their metal groaning under fire, while practical pyrotechnics light up the carnage—flames lick wrecks, mud sprays faces. The score pounds with industrial clangs and martial horns, driving the pulse of war.

World of Tanks (2025) imagines a bruising, brotherhood-forged brawl that trades game stats for human stakes. It’s not subtle—tanks roll, cannons roar, and heroes bleed—but it’s a hell of a ride, blending Fury’s grit with arcade chaos. This is war on tracks, a roaring tribute to steel and defiance that leaves you shell-shocked and cheering.

Rating: 8.5/10

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absolute-rotary-encoders · 5 months ago

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The Science of Motion Sensing: A Look Inside the Absolute Position Encoder

So here’s the thing about motion sensing: it’s literally everywhere. From robots building your next car to the precision required in an MRI machine, it’s the magic behind the scenes that makes things work seamlessly. And right in the middle of it all? The absolute rotary encoder. Unlike the incremental ones that need to "remember" where they started, these give you instant positional data like, boom, no warmup required. Pretty neat, right?

As the world gets smarter and more automated, these little wonders are showing up in every industry you can imagine. This post dives into what makes absolute position encoders so cool, why they’re a big deal, and where we’re heading with them.

Absolute Position Encoders: A Quick Breakdown

Wait, What’s an Absolute Position Encoder?

Think of an absolute position encoder as a GPS for machines. It knows exactly where something is without needing to "recalculate." Whether it’s a rotating shaft or a linear motion, this sensor assigns a unique position to every single spot—no guesswork, no "let me retrace my steps."

They use fancy tech like optical, magnetic, or capacitive sensing. Optical ones use light (think lasers but not quite), magnetic ones leverage… well, magnets, and capacitive ones get all electrical. Each type has its vibe, depending on what the job demands.

How Do They Actually Work?

Here’s the deal: absolute encoders track movement by assigning distinct digital codes to every position. It’s like your location pin on a map but for machines. If you’re using an optical encoder, you’ve got a disc with patterns spinning, and sensors translating those patterns into data. Magnetic ones? They’re all about detecting magnetic field changes. The real magic comes in with multi-turn encoders—these not only know where you are in a single rotation but can also count full revolutions.

It’s like having a Fitbit that not only counts your steps but also knows exactly where you stepped.

Different Types of Absolute Encoders

Rotary vs. Linear: The Big Divide

Rotary Encoders: Measure spinning motion (like the axle on a car).

Linear Encoders: Track straight-line movement (perfect for CNC machines).

Both have their moments to shine, but rotary encoders are more common in things like robotic arms, while linear encoders thrive in machine tools and precision measurement systems.

Single-Turn vs. Multi-Turn

Here’s where it gets extra clever:

Single-Turn Encoders: Focus on one complete revolution.

Multi-Turn Encoders: Keep track of how many times you’ve gone around.

Multi-turn encoders are the real MVPs for tracking continuous motion, like in wind turbines or big industrial machines.

Why Absolute Position Encoders Are Kind of a Big Deal

Instant Gratification: They don’t need a "home" position; they just know.

Zero Error Buildup: No cumulative mistakes, unlike incremental systems.

Safety First: Real-time data means fewer mishaps in critical systems.

Plug-and-Play: They’re compatible with industrial protocols like EtherCAT or BiSS, making integration smooth.

Whether it’s aerospace, healthcare, or automation, these benefits make absolute encoders a must-have for high-stakes operations.

Where Do We See These Encoders?

Factory Floors

Robotic arms, conveyor belts, and assembly lines all rely on absolute encoders to keep things moving—literally. With their precise data, every part ends up exactly where it should.

Robots

From humanoid bots to collaborative cobots, absolute encoders provide the feedback needed for smooth, lifelike movements. It’s what lets them nail tasks like welding or packaging.

The Sky (and Beyond)

In aerospace, these encoders are used for navigation, satellite positioning, and flight control systems. Harsh environments? No problem.

Medical Marvels

Think surgical robots or MRI machines. Absolute encoders are behind the scenes making sure everything’s positioned perfectly. Safety and precision are non-negotiable here.

Picking the Right Encoder

Not all encoders are created equal. Here’s what to consider:

Resolution: High resolution equals better detail (a must for precision work).

Durability: Can it handle heat, moisture, or dirt? That matters in industrial settings.

Form Factor: Does it fit where you need it to?

Compatibility: Make sure it plays nice with your control systems.

Not sure? That’s when you call in an experienced encoder manufacturer to steer you in the right direction.

New Tech, Who Dis?

Encoders are evolving fast. Take the hollow shaft rotary encoder for instance. By letting cables pass through the center, it saves space and simplifies setups.

And it’s not just about design. Modern encoders are now tougher, more accurate, and better at connecting with the broader industrial ecosystem. The future? Smarter, more compact, and even easier to use.

TL;DR: Why This Matters

Absolute position encoders might not be the flashiest tech, but they’re quietly running the show in industries that demand precision. From guiding robotic arms to ensuring aircraft land safely, their impact is massive. As automation continues to push boundaries, these encoders will remain essential—evolving to meet new challenges and powering the innovations of tomorrow.

Looking to dive deeper? A trusted encoder company can help you find the perfect fit for your next project.

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