#asterisk developers

[gventuretech]

 Asterisk VoIP software offers businesses a versatile, reliable, and cost-effective communication platform. With its robust features, strong security, and adaptability to evolving needs, Asterisk enables organizations to enhance collaboration, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. By leveraging Asterisk, businesses can stay ahead of the curve, drive innovation, and achieve their strategic objectives in today’s competitive landscape.

[torschlusspanikattack]

This superficially resembles a silly point, but is not quite identical to caring, not caring = same—

All the ‘anti-voting’ arguments being discoursed across my dash mostly seem like caring a lot about voting; all the effort spent arguing against voting could easily…

(actually, not easily, bc political change is hard—

even knowing what you need to know how to do (i.e. knowing what alternative would actually accomplish anything if executed properly) is recursively challenging (e.g. an effective protest movement is defined by employing means that actually work, which requires knowing both the right target and the right execution, each defined in terms of the other: the right target is one that can be successfully achieved via execution and the right execution is one that can successfully achieve the target)

—, but not doing something is even easier)

…be spent on arguing for the alternatives without even bringing up voting (since they basically don’t conflict) and would function exactly the same 90% (100% made-up number) of the time, assuming you actually didn’t believe in the impact of voting instead of being crypto-electoralists that at least act as though they believe not voting is meaningful (which is just electoralism).

All the actual anti-electoralists I know, either for normie-adj reasons or rejecting bourgeois democracy reasons don’t talk about voting or not voting, they just talk about what they’re doing instead (non-politics and non-electoral organising, etc, respectively).

Even on the marquee issue, US elections and Palestine, if you actually believe elections / bourgeois democracy are pointless, then the votes for Joey B’s ancien régime are irrelevant in any direction, so there’s no benefit of even bringing up the election at all—if you’re trying to persuade at all (which has to be assumed if you’re spending time discoursing about voting), should just be organising as you think is viable for Palestine—acting like people demanding votes for American Democrats is counterproductive****** or harmful is implicitly conceding that the votes matter at all (electoralism!).

Now, to be fair and charitable, the main reason behind the anti-voting posts is not to persuade or affect anything; it’s that American election posts are annoying and it feels good to counter-post and present a backlash to very common annoying opinions online. But this just means that at best. such discourse and posts are the most literal example of saying words recreationally, posting just because it feels good to react against annoyances, and at ‘worst’ (it’s posting, the ceiling is low for benefit, but so too is the ceiling for harm) it means that getting mad online has escaped brain containment and negatively polarised you/them (feel attacked or smug as you wish) into sincere/unironic nega-electoralism.

*****if your position is that people voting matters (negatively) because it counterproductively or harmfully distracts real efforts, so does arguing about it (as much as posts are anything, as previously discussed)—>

if you’re committed, just ignore elections and start organising: if you get results, people will see the effectiveness of dual power (dual power isn’t the exact concept I am thinking of, but I can’t remember the English word for it, close enough imo) and it will be easy to direct the efforts of—

[anyone who was focused on elections because that represented best avenue for making a difference (vs those pro-elections because it represents a cap on the effort they’re willing to commit)]

—to a process that actually results in change; —>

if you don’t get results from it, then people being distracted from ‘the real movement’ doesn’t matter anyway, that’s tough, move to Finland/Switzerland/France/Poland/Switzerland and wait for the next crisis of capital I guess.

[lordofthestrix]

Let’s see, why do I follow Lex? Could it be the incredible replies? The way your headcanons are always so thought out? The attention to detail? All of the above? Yes. Absolutely yes. Your blog is perfection and I love reading you how you bring Tristan to life

Please tell me anonymously or not why you follow me. I could use some positive messages

[thedeadthree]

ok ok FINEE ill make a g*ojo girlie anything for pookie i GUESS!! <3

[sherdnerd]

I love that with a couple asterisks, you can say "Vikings VS. Romans with flamethrowers" is a historical matchup that actually happened

[neige-leblanche]

gonna maybe play devil's advocate on the depiction vs glorification discourse and bring up how writers letting you know how much they Don't Condone a thing is a really really easy way to break the immersion of the story, and i'm being subjective, but it often comes off a little patronizing. (does anyone else remember hearing "the grinch had an awful, evil idea" as a kid and thinking "we get that you want us to know it's bad, please just say what it is")

this is absolutely not to say writers don't simultaneously Tell A Story and Make A Point all the time, but it's a skill in itself. demanding that every story has a practicable Moral will just get you a lot of beginning authors cramming preachy schlock into their writing, entirely disproportionate to the number of those who set out to tell a story vs those who set out to philosophize and/or proselytize

[gothamcityneedsme]

ok fine. Im sold on superbat

[crmvoipsoftwaresolutions]

Asterisk Development vs. FreeSWITCH Development in VoIP Solutions

In the dynamic landscape of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) development, businesses encounter the choice between Asterisk and FreeSWITCH as their preferred platforms. Both are renowned for their open-source nature and extensive feature sets, understanding the nuances between Asterisk development and FreeSWITCH development is crucial for making informed decisions regarding communication infrastructure. Let's delve deeper into the intricacies of each platform to help you navigate this vital choice for your organization.

Asterisk Development: Developed by Asterisk developers globally, Asterisk has established itself as a versatile and powerful VoIP platform. Renowned for its rich feature set, including call routing, conferencing, voicemail, and Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Asterisk appeals to businesses seeking flexibility and customization in their communication solutions. Asterisk development companies leverage its open-source architecture to craft tailored solutions that meet specific business requirements, empowering organizations with control over their communication infrastructure.

Conversely, FreeSWITCH Development offers a compelling alternative for businesses aiming for scalability and performance. Developed by experienced FreeSWITCH developers, this platform boasts advanced media handling capabilities, support for various communication protocols, and high scalability, making it a preferred choice for large-scale deployments and carrier-grade solutions. FreeSWITCH development companies collaborate with businesses to harness its features for complex telecommunication projects and real-time communication applications.

When evaluating Asterisk and FreeSWITCH development, several factors merit consideration:

Scalability and Performance: 

While both platforms offer scalability, FreeSWITCH is often favored for its superior performance and media handling capabilities, making it suitable for demanding environments and high-volume traffic.

Customization and Flexibility: 

Asterisk development stands out for its extensive customization options, allowing businesses to tailor solutions to their specific needs. However, FreeSWITCH also offers robust customization capabilities, catering to complex requirements and diverse use cases.

Community Support and Resources: 

Asterisk benefits from a vast and active community of developers and users, providing comprehensive resources, tutorials, and third-party integrations. Similarly, FreeSWITCH boasts a dedicated community and support channels, ensuring assistance for businesses embarking on FreeSWITCH development projects.

Cost Considerations: 

While both platforms are open-source and offer cost-effective solutions compared to proprietary alternatives, businesses must factor in development costs, ongoing maintenance, and support when evaluating the total cost of ownership.

Integration and Compatibility: 

Both Asterisk and FreeSWITCH seamlessly integrate with a variety of third-party applications and services, enhancing interoperability and functionality within the communication ecosystem.

Concluding notes

In conclusion, the choice between Asterisk development and FreeSWITCH development hinges on your organization's specific requirements, scalability needs, and long-term objectives. Whether you opt for Asterisk or FreeSWITCH development, partnering with experienced VoIP development companies and skilled Asterisk or FreeSWITCH developers is paramount for ensuring a successful implementation aligned with your business objectives. By understanding the nuances of each platform, businesses can make informed decisions and leverage the power of open-source VoIP solutions to drive communication excellence. AC InfoSoft is one of the leading VoIP development companies offering Asterisk and FreeSWITCH development services. To learn more about this VoIP development company and its technology-specific services, please visit https://www.acinfosoft.com/voip-development-services/

[springvaletales]

One of Almaea's favorite things to do is walk amongst her people.

Velenna had no interest in replacing one mad tyrant with one in training, so she made sure her charge was well-socialized with the common folk who were fighting so hard to make a better future for their kingdoms while she was raising her freedom force. Almaea took the lesson to heart so thoroughly that even once she was crowned the Queen for Whom the Sun Rises, she would often sneak out of the palace to just walk around the budding Palace City. If left to her own devices, she would be gone all day, but Manon-Val was often sent to coax her back home after only a few hours.

Unfortunately, by the time Almaea had her last child she had grown into her horns, and even in her *humanoid form, the iconic 'halo' shape that rises above her hair (and the fact that her portrait has been circulating on the currency for nearly a thousand years) made her too recognizable to pass as a random elf or even a Tiefling. Any trips out of the Palace City now have to be grand affairs whether she likes it or not, and with the exception of the New Moon Festival, she can no longer blend in anywhere in her own kingdom (and even a few neighboring ones).

She commiserates with her husband, who lives a similar experience as a former paladin who can no longer travel without causing a stir, and these feelings play into why they both allow Vashael to so freely run around the kingdom with his friends. They know that one day, he's going to grow into his horns, too, just as his siblings are, and more people will recognize his portrait.

They want him to experience this freedom while he still can.

*see tags

[vindaloo-softtech]

Vindaloo Softtech is excited to showcase its top-notch products in the upcoming Call & Contact Centre Expo in Las Vegas

India, April 8, 2024- Being a forerunner in the field of VoIP enterprise software development, Vindaloo Softtech is excited to showcase its industry-best products from booth no. 3070 in Las Vegas in the upcoming exhibition. It is rolling its sleeves to get prepared for the Call & Contact Center Expo on April 24th & 25th 2024.

This event is held to learn and make the customer service experience better. At this, Vindaloo Softtech will not only represent its products but also look forward to meeting many industry leaders and aspirants and exchanging ideas with them.

Vindaloo Softtech is a reputed offshore software development company widely recognized for its expertise in crafting innovative VoIP software solutions. They offer various solutions such as; FreeSWITCH and WebRTC solutions, Asterisk development, Web and Mobile App development, Custom CRM development, and Staff Augmentation services. Their technology solutions improve how businesses operate while allowing clients to succeed in the constantly changing digital world. It is the customer-focused approach and attention to detail that makes Vindaloo Softtech a trusted partner for diverse clients.

“It is a great opportunity for us to represent Vindaloo Softtech and its products at the Call & Contact Expo at Las Vegas Convention Centre. Being among 3000 industry professionals will give us great scope to present our innovative solutions that can empower businesses to shape their future,” expressed Bhaskar Metikel, the Founder of Vindaloo Softtech Pvt. Ltd.”

About Vindaloo Softtech:

Vindaloo Softtech is a leading company that provides custom software development and staff support services. They believe in enabling innovation through their technical expertise.

Vindaloo Softtech works with emerging AI technologies like OpenAI, chatbot-automated IVR systems, and similar advancements. Their VoIP products showcase their commitment to pushing technological excellence.

Our Flagship Products include:

Callcentr8: the call center software CloveKonnect: the VoIP billing system PepperPBX: the multi-tenant IP PBX PimentoPhone: the cross-platform VoIP softphone

We are excited to represent CallCentr8, our top-tier call center solution, at the Call & Contact Center Expo. Boasting advanced features like intelligent call routing and AI-powered enhancements, CallCentr8 promises to revolutionize operations for exceptional customer experiences. Visit our booth 3070 to see firsthand how it drives efficiency and productivity.

About Call & Contact Center Expo:

The way contact centers operate changed a lot during the pandemic and these changes happened very quickly. Companies in the customer service industry need to be able to adapt to all these fast changes. This allows them to create a good experience for their customers.

With the motive to give companies a platform to meet and discover the ways to improve call and contact services, the Expo is going to be held on April 24th & 25th at Las Vegas Convention Center.

This event is a one-stop platform, where delegates can discover the latest solutions to receive 1-2-1 professional advice from industry experts, that cover everything they need to know to drive their business further.

Over 200 world-class suppliers will be on-site to showcase revolutionary products and solutions, as well as demonstrate the newest technology that will help customer experience. It will also be featuring a range of inspiring seminars, interactive workshops, and networking experiences, to ensure delegates will receive all tips and tricks on making business more intelligent!

To know more about the event or Vindaloo Softtech’s services, contact us at info@vindaloosofttech.com.

[inextrixtechnologies]

It is an open source framework in the VoIP industry that is used for Asterisk solution development. It provides you with the building blocks to develop any custom VoIP based communication tool.

[gventuretech]

Asterisk software offers a powerful and cost-effective solution for businesses seeking to enhance their communication infrastructure. With its flexibility, scalability, reliability, and integration capabilities, Asterisk empowers businesses to optimize their communication systems to meet evolving needs and drive growth. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, Asterisk software provides the tools you need to stay connected, productive, and competitive in today's business landscape. Embrace Asterisk and unlock your business potential today!

[loveperfectcreationcollecto-blog]

USA Government Agencies IVR | KingAsterisk Technology

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Trust KingAsterisk for comprehensive IVR solutions designed to meet the unique demands of government agencies in the USA, bolstering public trust and satisfaction. Elevate your citizen engagement today!

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[nimata-beroya]

Note: Since my old masterlist is getting notes again (and I'm hosting @tbb-appreciation-week this year), I thought it's a good time to release a new version with a lot more resources. If any of you know another site or thing that it's missing from the list, let me know and I'll include it!! [Altho, I'm getting this close 🤏 to the hyperlinks limit on this thing 😆]

Note 2: To avoid tagging the 3 people from whom I got multiple resources repeatedly, I've placed 1-3 asterisks between square brackets after the links, depending on the OP. I give the respective credit to them in a legend at the end of the post.

PLACES / TIME

Interactive Galaxy Map by Henry Bernberg

Map of the Galaxy

List of planets and moons [Wikipedia /needs expanding]

Planet Name Generator 1 [SciFi Ideas]

Planetary System Generator [Donjon]

Tatooine Location References [*]

Various locations Cross-Sections (Jedi Temple, Palp's office, Tipoca City & more) [**]

Republic - Separatist - Hutt space during the Clone Wars

Hyperspace Travel Times (to calculate how much time would take to go from point A to point B within the GFFA)

Standard Calendar and Holidays [including month names!]

Galactic Standard Calendar [wookiepedia // including week day names]

Date converter according to SWTOR [Google sheet]

Dated Star Wars Chronological Order (Movies + live-action shows + animation)

TCW Chronological Timeline by @mauvrix

Estimated date for: shared by @spectres-fulcrum

Partisans' attack on Onderon

Siege of Lasan

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

General

Star Wars Name Generator 1 [Donjon]

Star Wars OC flow chart by @thefoodwiththedood

Star Wars Name Generator 2 [FantasyNames]

Star Wars Name Generator 3 [FantasyNames]

MetaHuman [Unreal Engine]

The character creator

Droid Name Generator

Star Wars Randomizer by @aureutr

Character Picrew [Twi-leks, Zabraks, Torgutas and Nautolans] @/megaramikaeli

Jedi

Taking a Closer Look at the Jedi Order in Star Wars Canon [Meta/Reference Guide] [**]

Jedi Order Structure Flowchart by @rileys-nest

Mandalorians

Mandalorian Armor design by MandoCreator

Keepers of the Way (Mandalorian Lore) [*]

Clones

Complete List Of Named Clone Troopers shared by @propheticfire (Organized by Unit)

Clone Creator [MandoCreator]

Clone Picrew

Star Wars Character Templates by SmacksArt [the ULTIMATE battery of template for any human/humanoid original character in any era. From troopers to droids, from Jedi to Sith, from KOTOR to the sequel Trilogy. 100% RECOMMENDED]

Basic Guide to Clone Trooper Armour by @odekiisu

GAR structure summary by @intermundia

The Clone Wars Republic Military Hierarchy Flowcharts [***]

Clone Trooper Lore [*] [Ranks, Culture, Training, Organization, etc.]

Clones and Kamino [*]

The Bad Batch Characters Concept Art shared by @shadowthestoryteller

MISCELLANEOUS

Star Wars Character Age Comparison Chart by @the-yearning-astronaut

Tusken Raiders lore by @snarwor

Materials (fabrics, leathers, silks, plastics, construction, metal composites, etc.)

Materials in Star Wars by marvel_dc_heart_throbs

Star Wars Fashion [*]

Leisure, Art, Musical Instruments, Ethnography [*]

Political and Criminal Organizations in the GFFA [**]

Financial reference about credits by @thecoffeelorian

List of TCW Opening Quotes

Transcripts of all the TCW episodes shared by @book-of-baba-fett

Star Wars Crawl Creator [not exactly writing-related, but just for fun]

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

Canon Medical Lore [*]

Real World reference for Field organizational structure for corpsman (medics) [*]

Kaliida Shoals Medical Center (Republic Haven-class medical station) shared by @clonewarsarchives

GAR Battalion Aid Station [*]

GAR Clone Medic Q/A [*]

More combat medicine, shipboard medicine, veteran issues, and military culture [*]

SHIPS AND VEHICLES

Ship Generator 3D

Ship Name Generator

All Terrain Tactical Enforcer (AT-TE) shared by @stairset

Republic Vessels Reference [*]

Low Altitude Assault Transport/Infantry (LAAT/i) [*]

List of GAR Flagships in the Clone Wars by @meandmyechoes

Layout of the Havoc Marauder

Dimensions of various ships from the Clone Wars [**]

FOOD AND DRINKS

Star Wars Menu Generator

In-Universe Alcoholic beverages

Canon Cocktails (recipes) [*]

Another In-Universe Drinks list shared by @systemic-dreams

Teas in Star Wars by marvel_dc_heart_throbs

Foodstuff [*]

Canon Star Wars Holiday Recipes [*]

Trask Chowder Recipe (from The Mandalorian) [*]

LANGUAGES; PHRASES AND SLANG; VOCABULARY

Languages of the Galaxy [*]

Script of different languages in the GFFA by @lucif-hare-blog

In-Universe phrases and slang [Google sheet]

List of phrases and slang [wookiepedia]

List of equivalents to real-world objects [wookiepidia]

Talk Like a Clone Trooper shared by @archeo-starwars

Aurebesh Translator [Aurebesh.org]

Learning Aurebesh Tools [Aurebesh.org] Reading - Writing.

Mando'a Database [Mando.org]

Mando'a Transcripticon [MandoCreator] (Create your own text in the Mando'a script.)

@project-shereshoy (Blog that collects and posts sources for Mando'a from all over the internet.)

Mando’a Categorized Spreadsheet

Learning Mando'a Tools [MandoCreator] Reading - Writing.

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Spaceport [Writers helping writers]

Fan-created Conlangs

@dai-bendu-conlang (Jedi Culture Explored) (This blog is the home of the Dai Bendu Conlang, invented by the Archive of Our Own Users aroacejoot, @ghostwriterofthemachine, and loosingletters for the Jedi Order in Star Wars.)

Lasana Lexicon by Anath_Tsurugi (fandom lexicon of the Lasat Language)

HELPFUL BLOGS & SITES

The amazing @fox-trot, who not only makes astonishing art and write an amazing fic, she also responds to medical questions and gives all kinds of references for writing medic characters. Check her #medicposting tag and you'll find tons of information. Also check #star wars reference and her art tag while you're at it.

@writebetterstarwars, which seems to be inactive, but there are a bunch of references there.

@howtofightwrite The place to find out how to write a good fight scene.

@scriptmedic no longer active, but it has a great deal of useful information.

@scripttorture for your whump needs. Major trigger warning for all its content.

@sw-anthrobiology A blog dedicated to collecting headcanons about the biology and cultures of Star Wars species.

@archeo-starwars In-universe sources on culture and history.

@clonewarsarchives Resources & Concept Art Blog for The Clone Wars animated series.

Wookiepedia If you don't find something in here, it's probably because it doesn't exist, neither as a canon nor legends reference.

Star Wars Databank: The official Star Wars website's reference guide. All canon.

WRITING IN GENERAL (For those who don't want to die like Stormtroopers)

SlickWrite: Completely free; online. Checks grammar, punctuation, flow, and writing style according to different settings (including fiction writing).

ProWritingAid: [RECOMMENDED] One of the most thorough online proofreader I've ever used. Although when using a free account gives extremely thorough feedback, with +20 different in-depth reports, for only the first 500 words. However, you can earn a premium account license (for a year or for life) if you get 10 or 20 new users signing up for free; (if you wouldn't mind doing so using the link above and help me earn mine, please). The settings allow you to check your writing according to your needs, from general to formal to creative. It has a bonus that you can check depending on the genre you're writing. For example, in creative, you can choose romance or sci-fiction (there are 14 sub-genre in total). And just like google docs, you can share a document, and people can view, comment or edit it too.

LanguageTool: [RECOMMENDED] Another excellent proofreader. It also has a word limit in free accounts, but if you use the add-on for Google Docs, it counts each page as a new document, so hitting the word limit is nearly impossible. It helps you to rewrite a sentence (3 a day), even if it doesn't raise any flags; it's very useful for when your sentence is grammatically correct, but it doesn't feel quite right.

Grammarly, Hemingway Editor: No so great, but they do the basic job.

Legend

[*] Shared by @fox-trot [**] Shared by @gffa [***] Shared by @cacodaemonia.

[catboybiologist]

So y'all may have noticed I've been posting a lot about progesterone lately. I'm at the point on HRT (just passed the 9 month mark [with the asterisk that my levels didn't get good until 7 months or so]) where I'm actively considering it. I'm waiting a bit more for a couple reasons, but its still on my mind a lot.

And it bothers me how much the "no compelling evidence for progesterone" line is floated around. And this is true, for the exact case of breast size in transgender women. And yeah, maybe this study has been done.

But I have two things that I think should be said about this:

1, there will never be a clinical study that studies the exact niche case of person that you are. That's why thinking about when results can be translated from a different group that has been studied, to your group. In my opinion, most information about cis female hormones can be translated to trans women. There's far less of a physiological difference than people think, and most of those differences are dictated by hormones anyways.

2, progesterone has an enormous number of effects beyond breast development, in both cis and trans women.

Why do I bring these up?

Take a look at this review paper (if you can meaningfully read it):

This is a review paper that I somehow only just stumbled upon that summarizes a lot of my thoughts about progesterone that I developed from other sources.

It primarily uses data from cis women, but also supplements with data from trans women when applicable, about the effects of progesterone. And, as can be seen just by the sheer number of topics addressed, it finds a diverse set of functions that it regulates and improves. At that point, any breast growth that may or may not occur is a happy side effect.

Progesterone is part of normal female physiology, just like estrogen. So why the hell is it not standard practice with HRT the same way that estradiol is? It just needs to be applied later. That's pretty much it.

[unknought]

In 2007 the US Department of Housing and Urban Development started reporting homelessness rates:

As you can see in this chart (from Statista) there was a fairly steady decrease in the number of homeless people from then until 2016. It flattened out for a couple years in 2017 and 2018, and then rose in 2019 and 2020. No data was collected in 2021 (due to COVID) and the increase from 2020 to 2022 was negligible, so one might hope based on the data from this chart that the upward trend was flipping around, and that by now by now it might be on its way back down, but this does not appear to be the case.

For 2023 the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a homelessness count of 653,104. This is a dramatic increase which blows previous annual changes out of the water. It's a 12.1% increase relative to 2022, an 18.7% increase relative to the low in 2016, and the highest absolute number of homeless people since data started being collected in 2007.

So this is one way, at least, in which standard economic metrics being up has not translated to people doing well.

An objection one can make here is that even this new high is only about 0.2% of the national population, and while things may have gotten worse for the people in the very worst of economic straits, this doesn't say much about what things are like for the rest of us.

I agree with this up to a point. (Probably not the implied argument about what we should care about but let's not get into that for now.) It's probably true that homelessness rates don't shed a lot of light on how the median American is doing. But I think they are relevant to the well-being of a lot more than 0.2% of the population.

Even though only a small proportion of Americans are homeless at any given time, there a lot more for whom the threat of homelessness looms very large in their financial considerations, not irrationally. More people who are homeless probably means more people who can just barely make rent as long as they skip a few meals, more people who stay with an abuser because they wouldn't have anywhere else to stay, more people who can't quit their job to find a better one because they couldn't afford to miss a month's rent, more people who can't move out of a mold-infested apartment, more people who are just struggling with anxiety about whether they're going to be able to make rent every month. It also almost certainly means more people couch-surfing and more people who were homeless for part of the year that happened not to include late January, neither of which would be counted in the official statistics.

How much of an impact does this end up meaning, on how many people? I'm pretty unsure, but here's a suggestive statistic from the Federal Reserve:

> Challenges paying rent increased in 2023. The median monthly rent payment was $1,100 in 2023, up 10 percent from 2022. In addition, 19 percent of renters reported being behind on their rent at some point in the past year, up 2 percentage points from 2022.

It seems at least very plausible to me that claims about how great the US economy is doing merit a substantial asterisk.