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i still 100% believe that barton would take care of the eraserhead baby like a rich person would take care of their chihuahua that hangs out in their purse all the time... and by that, i mean he is PAMPERING that baby!! and just in case any of you don't know what the eraserhead baby is, he will be below the cut in oil painting form (made by moonbaby1995 on reddit).
but before i show you all the amazing painting — because barton has a particular affection for things that might be viewed as grotesque to others, or at least unpleasant to look at, this may be a very niche and also unpopular opinion here BUT get victor frankenstein away from his monster.
+ even though barton is certainly not the best father to say the least, he would literally adore that giant of a man and bring him to a therapist who does play therapy BC honestly. i've heard that it can really help adults process their trauma and also for those who find it hard to vocalize their emotions and/or what they're feeling, it's also good for that as well. but that's just my two cents on a topic that none of you asked about though i shall force you to learn about anyways LOLLL

#OF MONSTERS AND MEN: musings.#ooc post.#nothing to see here you all... just a painting of the eraserhead baby-#and ramblings about how barton would + could do a better job at parenting frankenstein's monster than victor ever could#but honestly the bar is rather low sadly whenever it comes to who would be a better father than victor to adam BC like.#that man was really out here abandoning his very own creation and being disgusted by it + refusing to take any responsibility-#for his actions despite the fact that adam only sought acceptance and love from him as any other being would but nahhh.#this preppy little grad student was like 'ew' and neglected him like??? JSJSJ#anyways this may or may not be an official post saying that if your character is in need of a father figure that isn't a good person.#and actually isn't that good of a father either (SKSKS) but will try to love them anyways if they've been rejected by society#then barton may just be the person for them to create a familial relationship with (but you'd also be enabling barton's obsession-#with trying to prove he's not as bad as everyone says he is in regards to how he is a father so just keep that in mind if you wanna sign-#up for that with him 💀)
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survived new employee orientation day 👍
#it honestly wasnt awful it was just soooo long and soooo much didnt apply to me#but anyways. what im treating as my real first day is tomorrow yayyyyy#im kinda surprised how not nervous for it i am if anything im pretty excited#the only thing im a bit apprehensive about is how anti social is my team gonna end up being 😭#the interviews i had with them did Not bode well on that front but we will see#0.txt#ngl the thing im most excited about is being part of such a huge university/medical network again without needing to be a student LOL#like idk. when i worked for companies it was very much you Work For the Company#but today honestly felt like being a student at an university again#now i just work for them lol#and theres a lot of shit going on that is completely unrelated to my job#maybe im being overly optimistic but the change feels really good right now#lets see if this will enable me to wrangle back a social life lads...
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manifesting an artificial condition postcredits scene where art comes back for the comfortunit
#art voice why are you running? why are you running?#royalties to scificrows for uni student comfortunit enabling#the murderbot diaries#asshole research transport#comfortunit last seen in artificial condition#my art
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Whats your ideal age range for Charlie Vicker to be?
26-34 peak life crisis age. I like to think he was around his mid-twenties when he was an actor, and then it all went downhill from there (actual gl). I don't think he ages like the other gls bc he's stuck in middle of nowhere Galaxy and time gets funky out there, which just really adds to his disconnect between the other earth gls (and also the earth itself)
#asks <3#ty for the ask!!#charlie vicker#he gets recalled to go help the earth gls for crisis of the week and is like what fhe fuck. why are u old. why are you young again.#(charlie voice) who are you people 😭#thank u for enabling me i get one charlie ask and go bonkers yonkers i owe u my life#charlies gl career is not unlike a grad student having a phd breakdown ☝️‼️
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i've got ~$140 of autism money* i can basically only spend online so i'm like. genuinely tempted to take advantage of the joann's closing sale
#*money i got for participating in a research study about autistic graduate students#rip but also yay enabling my hobby hopping#now i just need to decide what to get#poast.txt
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hi yes i am once again incredibly emotional about the genuine best mha fic out there, Why Are We Here Again? by cloud_nine_and_three_quarters.
it has the literal best interpretation of the heroes vs villains society and the impact that has on the vulnerable. it's also full of 1-a shenanigans where they go feral. but its also about hope and its abt overcoming all that society throws at the kids, and making a better world for everyone despite everything. i love it so much i have reread it genuinely over a dozen times and every single time i get hit with emotions when i finish it because it just never misses a single beat. it's so tightly knit and masterfully written there are almost no loose ends.
here's the tvtropes page for it if you wanna browse
#shut up danni's talking#i genuinely want everyone who reads mha fic to give this one a go because its so good#its also hilarious btw#1-a get into all kinds of shenanigans in regular fics but in this one half of them are deliquents#and they're being egged on by the world's best mischief enabler midoriya izuku who is the ringleader of the circus#i cannot even begin to emphasize how much i adore this fic#i also highly recommend their other fics too!#they have three others i think tho i've only read two of them#the ones i read and rec are mystery of student number 18 and canary#i actually started following them while they posted student 18 which is where izuku gets comotised pre-ua#but he uses ofa to attend ua as a ghost w the school holding his place for him until he wakes up#then they posted canary which is where izuku has a quirk that gives him a power depending on what song he's singing#its a mentor present mic fic which is really cool and izuku becomes a radio star and turns the sports festival into a music festival#both of them are great for different reasons
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I’m not defending Billie in the least or anything, and she is an adult and is responsible for her words and actions, but I’m just saying… She was a child star whose family’s entire existence revolves around her career and has since she was a young teenager. Which can be lovely for support, sure, but could also lead to limited outside guidance or perspective on her career. (Look, I know little about her family other than watching her documentary on Apple a few years ago.) I’m just saying there could be an echo chamber of influence in her circle leading to people enabling short-term resentment and pettiness instead of calculating how to play the long game. The fact that her own management was obtuse enough to be liking unsavoury tweets about another high profile artist on a public account is evidence enough that her larger team’s judgment is perhaps not the best to put it mildly.
Obviously it’s not a great look to vocally criticize *checks notes* selling more physical copies of albums, selling special digital editions of albums, releasing long form content and putting on an intricate show for fans when that’s the industry standard that you have to aspire to, and more importantly, even worse to make it seem you’re above it all while actively pursuing some of those things. Eventually she (along with any other artist coming up) is going to have to find that you do in fact have to show you care to have the kind of longevity that the big names have. She might just skate through this one because her fanbase is young and will support her, but eventually, she will have to have the product to back this all up.
I don’t know what I’m really saying here other than who you surround yourself with absolutely matters.
#like i know there are parallels because Taylor also became her family’s entire focus#but the difference i think is that due to their socioeconomic status#there was less… idk… breadwinning aspect to Taylor’s child stardom#like her brother could have gone off and worked anywhere else if he’d wanted#Billie’s relationship with hers is i think quite different#and imo she’s been enabled in a lot of things — good and less good — and been told ‘no’ far less#I’m not saying she’s spoiled#but i do think there’s maybe an echo chamber situation happening#added with the ‘not like other girls’ persona#that i feel may be informing some of this resentment if that is what is fueling this#also tbh i got stage parent vibes from her fam but tht’s based on nothing so that’s unfair of me to say I know#like — Billie doesn’t need to be starting beef with industry veterans#she’s a Grammy and oscar winner! she’s got a huge career ahead of her!#and i saw her on Colbert yesterday — she’s charming and articulate and passionate about her music and is a true student of music#she doesn’t need to be chipping away at that goodwill by coming for other artists (and if it isn’t Taylor it’ll be someone else)
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you know what I may be a failure in the eyes of our capitalistic society but I actually have fucking morals and believe in basic human rights so actually I think I do have the high ground over all the success stories who don't, no matter how high their fucking wages are
#I should know better than checking the student discord server#They better be thankful we are no longer at the same physical location#How tf have I donated more to causes than these motherfuckers who are working for the companies that take part in the industrial war machin#And making bank off it#It fucking sickens me#There are just as good jobs with companies that aren't enabling the killing of innocent people but those jobs aren't 'cool enough'#Go fucking die#I need ro distract myself I'm getting to angry but they can all fucking get killed by the fucking death machines they have such hard ons fo
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Eddie goes to art class for his therapy and he really enjoys it. Someday they have a nude model come in and it's buck. It's very hard to concentrate because buck is hot and eddie is gay. At the end of the day they get to talking and have a date and buck now also models for eddie at his home
Literally trembling and shaking trying not to start another wip rn…..
#I hâte u guys stop enabling me (lying)#asks#anonymous#this would honestly make such a good fic tho cause like#Nina JUST awakened my love for artsy Eddie#and buck absolutelt would pose for art classes as a side hustle#like he’s the perfect candidate really: hot. a little vain. super casual about nudity#I’m sure the people who run the classes love him bc he brings in so many thirsty students
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Your Guide to B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering Colleges

In today's technology-driven world, pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has become a popular choice among students aspiring for a bright future. The demand for skilled professionals in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cloud Computing has made computer science engineering colleges crucial in shaping tomorrow's innovators. Saraswati College of Engineering (SCOE), a leader in engineering education, provides students with a perfect platform to build a successful career in this evolving field.
Whether you're passionate about coding, software development, or the latest advancements in AI, pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at SCOE can open doors to endless opportunities.
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Choosing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering isn't just about learning to code; it's about mastering problem-solving, logical thinking, and the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies. The course offers a robust foundation that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, enabling students to excel in the tech industry.
At SCOE, the computer science engineering courses are designed to meet industry standards and keep up with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. With its AICTE Approved, NAAC Accredited With Grade-"A+" credentials, the college provides quality education in a nurturing environment. SCOE's curriculum goes beyond textbooks, focusing on hands-on learning through projects, labs, workshops, and internships. This approach ensures that students graduate not only with a degree but with the skills needed to thrive in their careers.
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Holistic Development: SCOE believes in the holistic development of students. In addition to academic learning, the college offers opportunities for personal growth through various student clubs, sports activities, and cultural events.
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Software Engineer: Developing software applications, web development, and mobile app development are some of the key responsibilities of software engineers. This role requires strong programming skills and a deep understanding of software design.
Data Scientist: With the rise of big data, data scientists are in high demand. CSE graduates with knowledge of data science can work on data analysis, machine learning models, and predictive analytics.
AI Engineer: Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, and AI engineers are at the forefront of this change. SCOE’s curriculum includes AI and Machine Learning, preparing students for roles in this cutting-edge field.
System Administrator: Maintaining and managing computer systems and networks is a crucial role in any organization. CSE graduates can work as system administrators, ensuring the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure.
Cybersecurity Specialist: With the growing threat of cyberattacks, cybersecurity specialists are essential in protecting an organization’s digital assets. CSE graduates can pursue careers in cybersecurity, safeguarding sensitive information from hackers.
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Choosing the right college is crucial for a successful career in B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. Saraswati College of Engineering (SCOE) stands out as one of the best computer science engineering colleges in Navi Mumbai. With its industry-aligned curriculum, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and excellent placement record, SCOE offers students the perfect environment to build a successful career in computer science.
Whether you're interested in AI, data science, software development, or any other field in computer science, SCOE provides the knowledge, skills, and opportunities you need to succeed. With a strong focus on hands-on learning and personal growth, SCOE ensures that students graduate not only as engineers but as professionals ready to take on the challenges of the tech world.
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#In today's technology-driven world#pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has become a popular choice among students aspiring for a bright future. The de#Machine Learning#Data Science#and Cloud Computing has made computer science engineering colleges crucial in shaping tomorrow's innovators. Saraswati College of Engineeri#a leader in engineering education#provides students with a perfect platform to build a successful career in this evolving field.#Whether you're passionate about coding#software development#or the latest advancements in AI#pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at SCOE can open doors to endless opportunities.#Why Choose B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering?#Choosing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering isn't just about learning to code; it's about mastering problem-solving#logical thinking#and the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies. The course offers a robust foundation that combines theoretical knowledge with prac#enabling students to excel in the tech industry.#At SCOE#the computer science engineering courses are designed to meet industry standards and keep up with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. With#NAAC Accredited With Grade-“A+” credentials#the college provides quality education in a nurturing environment. SCOE's curriculum goes beyond textbooks#focusing on hands-on learning through projects#labs#workshops#and internships. This approach ensures that students graduate not only with a degree but with the skills needed to thrive in their careers.#The Role of Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Career Development#The role of computer science engineering colleges like SCOE is not limited to classroom teaching. These institutions play a crucial role in#faculty expertise#and placement opportunities. SCOE#established in 2004#is recognized as one of the top engineering colleges in Navi Mumbai. It boasts a strong placement record
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#shouyou's Being A Samurai: enabling his students to follow their own paths#gintoki's: protecting that of shouyou's [and then zura's and sugi's and then everyone he comes across etc]#takasugi's: protecting that of shouyou and gintoki#okay ourobatic trio. who have. undergone the circle of time of pointlessly worrying and wandering to no conclusion but also to#enough progress to do what u couldnt before. spiral staircase. yeah yeah yeah#sopping wet gintoki posting
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I’ve only recently told the story of a fairly formative moment of my early college days which I thought was funny/normal and given the feedback turns out was actually unbelievably dangerous? I told one person and had such a strong reaction that I brought it up to a few for a unanimous “you must’ve been insane” feedback, lol
Fun? Story under the cut I guess
So in my first summer of college, I had decided to partake in an internship program that sold educational textbooks. Everything seemed appropriate (to me, but I’m also naive, well significantly more naive than now) but like…
The point of the internship was to cold call homes to sell books. We were supposed to go to the east coast without lodging. You were meant to cold call all homes in a random neighborhood where you got dropped off at and go door to door and ask for a sublet. In my 3man team we managed to be one of 2 pods that got a place to live (out of like 6).
There’s also the promised v. actual work hours: 8-5 at worst versus 5 to 10p.
The real kicker was communications. When my roommate and I were shadowing a manager, we both had phones on us. During our first break, Nattie brought her phone out first to text her mom, but had it taken away by the manager. He cited that we could not be on phones on the job and when Nattie was like “but my mom is checking up on me” he literally just took it from her and threw it in the glove compartment. I never bs’d so fast in my life when I said that I forgot it at home and never pulled it out till 10when he left the car to sign off for the day.
In retrospect I wonder if that was an even ok thing to do, hm.
#living la vida valerie#I asked mom about it later and she’s like yea that was stupid dangerous if I actually knew I wouldn’t have let you go#it’s is literally The Experience that enabled me (an introvert) to be able to pull off extroverted activities like rest of the outdoor folk#it also kinda made sense they only pulled students from low income households
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i think there is something so funny about tu.lin going from honorific-name to just name with adults of his flock as he grows. oh, the masters will still be master and dad and mum do not have any other names duh (joking) but everyone else is suddenly on a purely first-name basis with a t(w)een whether they like it or not
#* roosting / ooc.#idk how big or little of a deal this is for a lot of you#but for me and my culture (and my interpretation of rito culture) that is just so jarring slkdfjd#equivalent of being a teacher whose prepubescent student started calling you just by your last name#not your first name because that's not the same vibe. just your last name like they're some colleague of yours#except they're 11 and unironically serious about being addressed on that same level slkfjdlf#THAT'S WHAT TU.LIN'S DOING!!#AND LIKE. OFC he feels like he's on the same level because he's achieved and done SO MUCH with what little comparative time#he's had. legitimately an accomplished enough warrior to be out there with Them Adults! his confidence is so warranted!#but. it's so wack....cute! but so wack. like your gut reaction is 'the insolence of this kid???'#then you remember how he's clawed his way to this spot beside you and you're like. 'FINE I GUESS???'#it gets easier for everyone as he grows older sdlfkdjlfk i'm sure they get v used to it by the time to.tk rolls around#the only adult exempt from this is ha.rth...he gets to keep his uncle title!#...only because it's now uncle (affectionate) rather than uncle (denomination) lskdjlf#tbd....as in to be developed!#< IT'S A STUDY NOW. thanks for enabling me fellas#* arrowhead / study.
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between my computer deciding to rebel, and work, and life, and I feel like I have a perpetual minor cold with that kinda slightly stuffy feel and that taste in the back of my throat,
I am kindly requesting someone to just Old Yeller me at this point
#the computer one is pissibg me off particularly because i Just built this shit two years ago#then i do a driver update a couple of weeks ago and start noticing that now if i game and watch a stream at the same time#some windows process starts choking the fucking life out of my CPU after a couple of hours#and after following a chain of looking shit up i get to ghe event viewer#and there's just a nonstop parade of errors for typically one or two things#at this point i drag my dad in because im out of my depth#i do some more shit. i update and reflash the bios. i check drivers 500 times. i reformat the drive and reinstall windows from scratch.#even if it seems okay for a bit it eventually starts shitting out errors again.#they are either about DeviceGuard or complaining about the network#i look up some more things! i find some references but they tell me to turn off or on some things that are already enabled or disabled.#we begin thinking theres something wrong with the network part of the motherboard#i have an adapter we grabbed from work to try when i get home.#if that doesnt work then i am buying a new motherboard cpu memory and cpu cooler#because if im going to have to fucking replace shit then i might as well upgrade#part of me wants to keep the old stuff and set up a new computer and try troubleshooting because puzzle. and i hate not knowing WHAT PART#SPECIFICALLY is fucked#bro i am so TIRED#i JUST did the math a few weeks ago and was like YES if i live on ramen for a few pay cycles i will pay off my credit card and start saving#to put toward my student loans when those start up again. and my computer went 'lol thats cute'#like i am deathly afraid that i will replace all this shit and it'll STILL have this issue#like. it's useable. i could live with it. but it's clearly not normal behavior and that's what bothers me. something is clearly wrong.#not to sound old but remember when shit just fuckin worked#like i sat there for 5 hours yesterday trying different shit. finally thought i had fixed something. go to bed. wake up.#STREAM OF ERRORS for the network thing again every few minutes while i was asleep.#what are you DOING. what is WRONG WITH YOU.#my dad is looking over my shoulder at the event viewer like 'that looks like a SQL statement but why is it failing etc etc'#EXCELLENT QUESTION AND I ONLY UNDERSTOOD THREE OF THOSE WORDS! why is my computer sick!!#no it's not a virus. i promise. i was raised better than that#it FEELS like something fundamentally broke. it feels like a hardware thing. but how. what fucking demons did microsoft summon#in a driver update. that went into my computer and physically broke my shit
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currently doing a bunch of wiz lore research for oc reasons but i like it when my ocs are just. silly. random facts that serve zero purpose whatsoever
rn it is about a bunch of creatures in wiz and im thinking. seraphs. hmm yea (<- is trying to work on my ocs' powers/abilities outside of game mechanics spellcasting)
i know althea had to sacrifice a lot of her power in order to reincarnate two very powerful gods as mortals (erin and quinn) (also sacrifice her time. she has two dragon children trashing the house now) so i imagine she's sisters with lady oriel and passed down the role of "princess of the seraphs" to her.. also want more lady oriel content
anyways she's like erin and quinn's aunt now and i giggle to myself thinking about how when quinn ends up on unicorn way trying to save it he keeps getting frustrated with trying to figure out how wands and cards work and would rather just cause a giant hailstorm in his dragon form, (which would destroy the whole street) and oriel has to babysit this very chaotic child
erin comes in and oriel cannot keep her hedge maze in peace because the two are running around like tiny rats as baby dragons and scaring away all the fairies. unicorn way has a new problem now and it's not the undead this time
atm im also trying to make a phoenix and leviathan oc too, and they're pirates.... ill be back with an update on this one in like 72 years
#txt#oc#oc: althea#oc: erin#oc: quinn#lady sylvan is there too she has fo be#shes like the aunt that enables the both of them#also quinn being an ice student is. Yeah. lady oriel shows up in the frost giant quest and remarks how much the wizard has grown#thatll make me sob
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At the California Institute of the Arts, it all started with a videoconference between the registrar’s office and a nonprofit.
One of the nonprofit’s representatives had enabled an AI note-taking tool from Read AI. At the end of the meeting, it emailed a summary to all attendees, said Allan Chen, the institute’s chief technology officer. They could have a copy of the notes, if they wanted — they just needed to create their own account.
Next thing Chen knew, Read AI’s bot had popped up inabout a dozen of his meetings over a one-week span. It was in one-on-one check-ins. Project meetings. “Everything.”
The spread “was very aggressive,” recalled Chen, who also serves as vice president for institute technology. And it “took us by surprise.”
The scenariounderscores a growing challenge for colleges: Tech adoption and experimentation among students, faculty, and staff — especially as it pertains to AI — are outpacing institutions’ governance of these technologies and may even violate their data-privacy and security policies.
That has been the case with note-taking tools from companies including Read AI, Otter.ai, and Fireflies.ai.They can integrate with platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teamsto provide live transcriptions, meeting summaries, audio and video recordings, and other services.
Higher-ed interest in these products isn’t surprising.For those bogged down with virtual rendezvouses, a tool that can ingest long, winding conversations and spit outkey takeaways and action items is alluring. These services can also aid people with disabilities, including those who are deaf.
But the tools can quickly propagate unchecked across a university. They can auto-join any virtual meetings on a user’s calendar — even if that person is not in attendance. And that’s a concern, administrators say, if it means third-party productsthat an institution hasn’t reviewedmay be capturing and analyzing personal information, proprietary material, or confidential communications.
“What keeps me up at night is the ability for individual users to do things that are very powerful, but they don’t realize what they’re doing,” Chen said. “You may not realize you’re opening a can of worms.“
The Chronicle documented both individual and universitywide instances of this trend. At Tidewater Community College, in Virginia, Heather Brown, an instructional designer, unwittingly gave Otter.ai’s tool access to her calendar, and it joined a Faculty Senate meeting she didn’t end up attending. “One of our [associate vice presidents] reached out to inform me,” she wrote in a message. “I was mortified!”
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