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Did y'all know it's bizarrely and inexplicably difficult to find the full text of Dylan Thomas's "Altarwise by owl-light" online? A bunch of places have what they claim is that poem but it's only the first few stanzas. I eventually found one (1) PDF of his complete poems, and then I had to extract it from the PDF except I didn't have all the tools I use at work to make that take about three minutes total. FYI if you ever need to process a PDF thru your browser, the IT guys at my work (a very large, very risk-averse corporation) have us use ilovepdf for some tasks that acrobat can't do (but it can also replicate various adobe functions), so I'd recommend that as the least-likely-to-damage-your-computer free option.

ANYWAY the point is, this poem is SO good and SO important and SO cool, and it shouldn't be so incredibly hard to find, so here it is. It's long. I strongly suggest reading it aloud, and don't try to understand anything the first time through, just let it happen to you and really experience the words.

Altarwise by owl-light

I. Altarwise by owl-light in the half-way house The gentleman lay graveward with his furies; Abaddon in the hangnail cracked from Adam, And, from his fork, a dog among the fairies, The atlas-eater with a jaw for news, Bit out the mandrake with to-morrow’s scream. Then, penny-eyed, that gentleman of wounds, Old cock from nowheres and the heaven’s egg, With bones unbuttoned to the half-way winds, Hatched from the windy salvage on one leg, Scraped at my cradle in a walking word That night of time under the Christward shelter: I am the long world’s gentleman, he said, And share my bed with Capricorn and Cancer.

II. Death is all metaphors, shape in one history; The child that sucketh long is shooting up, The planet-ducted pelican of circles Weans on an artery the gender’s strip; Child of the short spark in a shapeless country Soon sets alight a long stick from the cradle; The horizontal cross-bones of Abaddon, You by the cavern over the black stairs, Rung bone and blade, the verticals of Adam, And, manned by midnight, Jacob to the stars. Hairs of your head, then said the hollow agent, Are but the roots of nettles and of feathers Over these groundworks thrusting through a pavement And hemlock-headed in the wood of weathers.

III. First there was the lamb on knocking knees And three dead seasons on a climbing grave That Adam’s wether in the flock of horns, Butt of the tree-tailed worm that mounted Eve, Horned down with skullfoot and the skull of toes On thunderous pavements in the garden time; Rip of the vaults, I took my marrow-ladle Out of the wrinkled undertaker’s van, And, Rip Van Winkle from a timeless cradle, Dipped me breast-deep in the descended bone; The black ram, shuffling of the year, old winter, Alone alive among his mutton fold, We rung our weathering changes on the ladder, Said the antipodes, and twice spring chimed,

IV. What is the metre of the dictionary? The size of genesis? the short spark’s gender? Shade without shape? the shape of Pharaoh’s echo? (My shape of age nagging the wounded whisper). Which sixth of wind blew out the burning gentry? (Questions are hunchbacks to the poker marrow). What of a bamboo man among your acres? Corset the boneyards for a crooked boy? Button your bodice on a hump of splinters, My camel’s eyes will needle through the shroud. Love’s reflection of the mushroom features, stills snapped by night in the bread-sided field, Once close-up smiling in the wall of pictures, Arc-lamped thrown back upon the cutting flood.

V. And from the windy West came two-gunned Gabriel, From Jesu’s sleeve trumped up the king of spots, The sheath-decked jacks, queen with a shuffled heart; Said the fake gentleman in suit of spades, Black-tongued and tipsy from salvation’s bottle. Rose my Byzantine Adam in the night. For loss of blood I fell on Ishmael’s plain, Under the milky mushroos slew my hunger, A climbing sea from Asia had me down And Jonah’s Moby snatched me by the hair, Cross-stroked salt Adam to the frozen angel Pin-legged on pole-hills with a black medusa By waste seas where the white bear quoted Virgil And sirens singing from our lady’s sea-straw.

VI. Cartoon of slashes on the tide-traced crater, He in a book of water tallow-eyed By lava’s light split through the oyster vowels And burned sea silence on a wick of words. Pluck, cock, my sea eye, said medusa’s scripture, Lop, love, my fork tongue, said the pin-hilled nettle; And love plucked out the stinging siren’s eye, Old cock from nowheres lopped the minstrel tongue Till tallow I blew from the wax’s tower The fats of midnight when the salt was singing; Adam, time’s joker, on a witch of cardboard Spelt out the seven seas, an evil index, The bagpipe-breasted ladies in the deadweed Blew out the blood gauze through the wound of manwax.

VII. Now stamp the Lord’s Prayer on a grain of rice, A Bible-leaved of all the written woods Strip to this tree: a rocking alphabet, Genesis in the root, the scarecrow word, And one light’s language in the book of trees. Doom on deniers at the wind-turned statement. Time’s tune my ladies with the teats of music, The scaled sea-sawers, fix in a naked sponge Who sucks the bell-voiced Adam out of magic, Time, milk, and magic, from the world beginning. Time is the tune my ladies lend their heartbreak, From bald pavilions and the house of bread Time tracks the sound of shape on man and cloud, On rose and icicle the ringing handprint.

VIII. This was the crucifixion on the mountain, Time’s nerve in vinegar, the gallow grave As tarred with blood as the bright thorns I wept; The world’s my wound, God’s Mary in her grief, Bent like three trees and bird-papped through her shift, With pins for teardrops is the long wound’s woman. This was the sky, Jack Christ, each minstrel angle Drove in the heaven-driven of the nails Till the three-coloured rainbow from my nipples From pole to pole leapt round the snail-waked world I by the tree of thieves, all glory’s sawbones, Unsex the skeleton this mountain minute, And by this blowclock witness of the sun Suffer the heaven’s children through my heartbeat.

IX. From the oracular archives and the parchment, Prophets and fibre kings in oil and letter, The lamped calligrapher, the queen in splints, Buckle to lint and cloth their natron footsteps, Draw on the glove of prints, dead Cairo’s henna Pour like a halo on the caps and serpents. This was the resurrection in the desert, Death from a bandage, rants the mask of scholars Gold on such features, and the linen spirit Weds my long gentleman to dusts and furies; With priest and pharaoh bed my gentle wound, World in the sand, on the triangle landscape, With stones of odyssey for ash and garland And rivers of the dead around my neck.

X. Let the tale’s sailor from a Christian voyage Atlaswise hold half-way off the dummy bay Time’s ship-racked gospel on the globe I balance: So shall winged harbours through the rockbirds’ eyes Spot the blown word, and on the seas I image December’s thorn screwed in a brow of holly. Let the first Peter from a rainbow’s quayrail Ask the tall fish swept from the bible east, What rhubarb man peeled in her foam-blue channel Has sown a flying garden round that sea-ghost? Green as beginning, let the garden diving Soar, with its two bark towers, to that Day When the worm builds with the gold straws of venom My nest of mercies in the rude, red tree.

-Dylan Thomas

[monstersdownthepath]

Monster Spotlight: Bogeyman

CR 10

Neutral Evil Medium Fey

Bestiary 3, pg. 42 (pic taken from Adventure Path: Extinction Curse: Legacy of the Lost God, pg. 79)

For years, FOR! YEARS! I’ve wanted to do an article on the Bogeyman. This monster has a very special spot in my heart, because around 10 years ago when I was just getting into tabletop stuff, I found a copy of Bestiary 3 on a game store shelf and flicked it open. After flicking past Behemoths and Asura, the most striking image to hit my eyes was what appeared to be a clown in a jaunty tophat and an absolutely menacing set of chompers. While by no means my favorite creature in Bestiary 3, my earliest memory of Pathfinder content was seeing that garish purple-and-red beast masquerading as a human, and as such the Bogeyman held a special place in my heart.

Which made it absolutely heartbreaking when my every attempt at extracting its picture from the PDF for use on this blog ended up looking HIDEOUS in a way my brain couldn’t reconcile with. As such, my first-ish exposure to Pathfinder languished... up until recently, with the release of 2nd Edition and a whole host of updated art for a WHOLE bunch of critters! While this Bogeyman isn’t my favorite--I’ll always love the bright purple bastard from 3--it certainly still portrays the mood of the Bogeyman in a way I enjoy. There’s plenty of Fey who cause fear for their own amusement, more than a few who eat it in some fashion, but Bogeymen are fear. They’re terror incarnate, they’re living nightmares, they’re the villain of a thousand stories and they know it, they revel in it, they wear it on their sleeves!

Bogeyman delight in finding singular victims and haunting them for days or even weeks, silently lurking under beds, within closets, in attics, or in basements, occasionally using Ghost Sound to create eerie noises, Darkness to cut the lights, or even Invisibility to quietly stalk their victims from their very own shadows until the haunted soul is on the verge of a breakdown. They’re artisans of terror, delicately crafting every moment of their target’s life of fear, plaguing them with Nightmares by night and by day whispering horrid thoughts into the victim’s ears from an invisible vantage point, making them lash out against friends and family to assure they’re entirely isolated when the malevolent Fey finally decides to end their lives. 

Like many creeping terrors, Bogeymen prefer to keep out of combat unless they’re sure they can win, remaining in the background otherwise. Unlike many creeping terrors, this should by no means make you think they’ll fold easily. They have high saves for their CR, DR 15/cold iron, and 21 SR, but their most infuriating defense is their ability to go invisible at will. Bogeymen are as maddeningly patient in combat as they are when seasoning their victims, flitting in and out of sight with Invisibility and exploiting their titanic +35 to Stealth checks to slither among combatants and find out where they’re weakest, physically and emotionally. Even an invisible Bogeyman can make use of its +28 to Intimidation checks to shake up anyone who can hear it speak as it waits for an opening, something it’s very keen on doing because as you may expect, Bogeymen are all about fear!

They live for fear, gaining Fast Healing 5 if someone within 30ft of them is suffering from any level of it. 30ft is, coincidentally, the range of their Deepest Fear aura, and illusion that shapes itself into the worst fears of anyone who views it. Failing a DC 25 Will save means you’re shaken as long as you’re in the aura, but succeeding the save renders one immune to it for 24 hours... but that just won’t do, will it? We can’t have someone NOT be afraid, so if someone succeeds and maintains a brave face, the Bogeyman disappears once more to Intimidate them, either through the skill check or with their claws. Their 1d8+1 damage claws aren’t really all that scary, but the burst of +6d6 from their Sneak Attack will probably make both the character AND the player jump. Both claws crit on a 19 or 20, and being critically hit by their claws causes Striking Fear to mount up. Failing another DC 25 Will save while already suffering from a fear effect compounds the fear, moving shaken to frightened, frightened to panicked, and panicked to paralyzed with fear (and thus vulnerable to being torn to shreds by Sneak Attack). While relying on crits is... well, unreliable at best, someone being hit even once while already shaken removes that person from the fight for several rounds, as frightened creatures must flee unless cornered, potentially giving the Fey deadly amounts of breathing room so it can recover and slip away... or savage a different, more vulnerable target.

Or just instantly kill someone who’s proven they’re a threat to it. For whatever demonic reason, Paizo decided to give them 3 castings of Quickened Phantasmal Killer each day! The moment it pops out of invisibility to Sneak Attack someone, it may be able to just take out someone else nearby with a glance! If your party doesn’t have any protection from fear, an encounter with a Bogeyman may go from tough to unwinnable in a single round.

If you can weather their initial Sneak Attack and have a way to counter their invisibility (like a sack of flour), things get much simpler. Adding onto that, anything that’s not afraid of them, either because it passed its save against the aura or was unaffected by it in the first place (in case you needed another reason to put Unbreakable Heart in your spell list), takes an enormous bite out of its offense and its defense and can potentially leave it floundering. Even with that weakness, Bogeymen still have access to Hold Person at 3/day to use against creatures they cannot terrify and Suggestion at will to manipulate them so they’re not ENTIRELY helpless against Paladins; keep that in mind if you’re going fey-hunting!

As a closing note, it’s a little funny to me that Bogeymen don’t actually have Darkvision, so their at-will Darkness--which would otherwise be an excellent tool to get in more Sneak Attacks--is just as much and impediment to them as it is to everyone else. It’s also extremely ironic that they’re not immune to fear effects, so any telepathic creature that succeeds against their Phantasmal Killer can turn it back around against them, potentially killing them with their own ability!

You can read more about them here.

[donnerpartyofone]

Recently somebody posted a link to kind of antique-seeming book about some foolproof method of learning calculus that clarified it even for students whose minds are really resistant to grasping it. My curiosity was piqued but the example screenshots the person added were basically just language-related, like how to reconceptualize the meanings of different symbols so they're more colloquial. That was disappointing to me, I have no problem with language. Actually I think I'm pretty great at it. It's numbers, any description of quantities and their relationships and operations shorts me out; it's so extreme I think it's possibly pathological, like even really elementary operations become intolerably abstract to me and I have to use a calculator because I don't trust myself and even then I don't feel confident that I told the calculator the right thing or that I'm even reading it right. I do understand that math is itself a language, so I feel like I shouldn't have such a big problem, but I guess I have some disability in apprehending what it is describing. I don't know if the linguistics of math are directly analogous to verbal systems. Like I can read a sentence with a word in it that I've never seen before, and of course I can probably infer its meaning contextually, but it also has a texture and a weight that does something for me whether or not I get the whole intended picture. You can say something with really bad grammar and I can still extract your exact meaning from it if there's enough information. Or you can say something that follows the rules perfectly but in a way that's sort of obscure or difficult--maybe you're trying to describe something unusual and you're not sure of the best way to say it--and we can come to a "you know what I mean" type of agreement. You can express one simple thing fifty different ways depending on whether you're focused on efficiency or rhythm or poetry or musicality or whatever. Does math feel like that? Do people have a whole rainbow of options to describe one quantity and do they have strong aesthetic preferences for certain styles? Is it possible to say "but you know what I mean" in math? Probably all of this is on the table. Recently I passed a rack of cheap books on the street and there was one by Marilyn Frankenstein on how to teach math in a way that works for young students whose minds are not generally wired for math. I really, really wish I had picked it up because I can't even figure out what the title was. It may have related to the article linked below. Let me know if you know what I mean.

[quiescence90]

World Icons List PSD

Update 17 Mar 2024 : Added Tomarang and a different version (details added to end of post).

With huge credit to deevo's Image Viewer for Package Files which has a Packs Extractor tool. Similar to my Packs List PSD, this one is for the World icons. I've had this since April and never used it myself, but just in case someone would want this thing here it is updated to include Chestnut Ridge.

Download from source or link below:

SFS

1.  [quiescence90] World Icons List in .pdf and .xcf formats - as pictured above

2.  [quiescence90] Individual World Icons in .pdf and .xcf formats - this is the original sized images extracted from the game arranged and grouped together. You can move each layer as you please to create your own icons for the Worlds

3.  [quiescence90] 512px World Icons - .zip folder containing all the uncropped original sized World icons in .png format. I only arranged them to match how they appear in the World Selection Menu so a few of them will show blank/unfilled spots because EA did not bother to draw anything on that part of the layer. See example below:

(observe the bottom)

4.  ✨NEW!✨  [quiescence90] World List (by pack) in .pdf and .xcf formats - The worlds listed by pack icons as exemplified below:

I excluded basegame and Journey to Batuu for this one because this is meant for a "packs needed" kinda situation and I couldn't extract a bigger icon from JtB 🤷🏻‍♀️

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#onlineocr #imagetotext #convertimagetotext #extracttextfromimage

[exit-babylon]

They Know Not What They Do

PICTURES DONE BY A SRA/MONARCH MIND-CONTROL SURVIVOR

In this picture, we see elements of the Monarch programming. Each item has its history and its significance.

The knowledge that Satan gives is called occult, arcane or esoteric. Each of these words mean “hidden”. The prideful Illuminati elite layer the world of their occult organization like they layer the minds of their Monarch slaves.

The worlds of a Monarch slave have secret behind secret, and lie behind lie. These secrets become inside jokes that the Illuminati play upon the unsuspecting world. They can print “In God We Trust” on the dollar bill and then sit back and laugh because they know the full story behind that. What god do they trust?!

The picture shows both a mixture of items found internally and externally by the Monarch slave. Above all flies the eagle, an important occult symbol.

The Marines in the picture can represent several things. First, the military’s role in the programming. Marines guarded China Lake’s facility in California. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe represent several things-first of all the Presidential models that service the Illuminati’s handpicked presidents.

In the midst of all this Illuminati activity is the Great Seal with its pyramid, all-seeing eye, and its reverse with its eagle. This Great Seal communicates to the Illuminated and their programmed slaves the assignment given the Luciferian Order. To insure proper respect for the seal, our System and others were tortured at the sight of the seal.

Every dollar bill is a stark reminder to those of us who have suffered trauma-based programming at the hands of the Illuminati that they control things. Those Freemasons who are illuminated understand the power that the occult lodges around the world exercise, and the dollar bill reminds them of this.

Lucifer was the “enlightened one”, the “light-bearer” and the “Morning Star”. His followers were called the enlightened ones because they received his enlightenment. Illuminati is Latin for “enlightened ones”.

The eagle represents “the power of the air”, which is another name for Satan.

Ancient Egypt’s sexual magic is with us today. Their phoenix/eagle is placed on the items of various law enforcement groups, and reminds us that the government, the judicial system, and the military system have been seriously controlled by the Illuminati. Monarch slaves are used to insure that the sex, drugs and witchcraft of the occult world is available when the “enlightened one” want it. The effect of so many publicly visible Ilium, symbols, makes the Monarch’s mind feel like it is in an inescapable trap.

(Extract from They Know Not What they Do - https://deprogramwiki.com)

[embroiplanet]

How to Download and Use Digital Embroidery Files from Embroiplanet

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In this detailed guide, we'll walk you through the entire process—from downloading your favorite embroidery designs patterns to using them seamlessly on your embroidery designs machine. Plus, we’ll cover essential tips, compatible formats, and how to find designs for various garments like embroidery designs blouse, embroidery designs suit, and more.

1. Understanding Digital Embroidery Files

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Embroidery designs border for adding decorative edges

Embroidery designs on shirt for fashion-forward statements

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These files are ideal for both commercial use and personal DIY embroidery projects.

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Use search filters or type keywords such as "embroidery designs by hand" or "embroidery designs machine" to find exactly what you need.

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Each design listing will specify compatible file types. Make sure to select a design that works with your embroidery machine—for example, Brother uses PES, while Janome prefers JEF files.

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After payment, you’ll receive a download link instantly on your confirmation page and email. Click to download the .ZIP file containing your embroidery files and related instructions.

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Now that you've downloaded your embroidery designs, here's how to put them to use:

Step 1: Unzip the File

Use any extraction tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip to unzip the downloaded file. Inside, you'll find:

The embroidery design file in multiple formats (e.g., .PES, .DST)

A color chart and thread list

A usage guide or PDF instructions

Step 2: Transfer the File

Transfer your selected file to a USB stick or connect your computer directly to your embroidery machine. Make sure you load the format your machine supports.

Step 3: Set Up Your Machine

Choose the fabric type and stabilizer appropriate for your design. For instance:

Use lightweight stabilizer for embroidery designs for handkerchief

Choose medium to heavy stabilizers for embroidery designs on shirt or embroidery designs dress

Step 4: Load the Design

Insert your USB or select the file through your machine’s touchscreen interface. Preview the design to ensure correct orientation, size, and colors.

Step 5: Start Stitching

Thread your machine according to the color chart. Press start and let your machine bring your vision to life!

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Whether you’re working on a casual T-shirt or a traditional saree blouse, picking the right design is crucial. Here’s how:

Consider the Fabric

Light fabrics like cotton or organza pair well with embroidery designs simple, while heavier fabrics like denim or silk can support intricate embroidery designs peacock or embroidery designs chain stitch.

Choose the Right Size

Design size matters—especially if you're embroidering on smaller items like handkerchiefs or sleeves. Use embroidery designs pattern suited to your hoop size.

Match the Theme

For everyday wear, go for embroidery designs for T-shirts featuring modern or abstract motifs. For weddings or festivals, opt for embroidery designs blouse with traditional Indian patterns.

Blend Hand and Machine Embroidery

Love mixing techniques? You can add finishing touches to embroidery designs by hand even after using your machine, creating a hybrid design with rich texture and depth.

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Frame embroidery designs pictures for wall art

Embroider embroidery designs flowers on cushion covers

Use embroidery designs hoop for unique wall hangings

Accessories

Create monogrammed embroidery designs for handkerchief

Embroider designs on tote bags, denim jackets, or hats

Try embroidery designs border for scarves and shawls

The versatility of digital files from Embroiplanet allows you to go beyond garments and explore home, gifting, and decor possibilities.

6. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Here are solutions to some of the most common problems users face:

Design Doesn’t Show on Machine

Make sure:

You transferred the correct file format (e.g., .PES, .DST)

The USB is properly inserted

The file isn’t corrupted (re-download if needed)

Stitches Are Misaligned

This could be due to:

Loose fabric: Use a good stabilizer and hoop it tightly

Wrong tension settings: Adjust according to your fabric

Incorrect thread sequence: Follow the provided color chart closely

Design Too Large for Hoop

Always check the hoop size before downloading. Use resizing software like Embrilliance Essentials if needed, or search for embroidery designs pattern suited for smaller hoops on Embroiplanet.

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[chemicalmarketwatch-sp]

Black Mass Recycling: The $51.7B Future of Green Tech by 2032

The world is buzzing with sustainable innovation, and black mass recycling is stealing the spotlight. The black mass recycling market is set to skyrocket from $14.41 billion in 2024 to an impressive $51.70 billion by 2032, growing at a jaw-dropping CAGR of 17.3%. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a revolution in how we handle battery waste and secure critical metals. So, what’s driving this boom, and why should you care? Let’s break it down.

What Is Black Mass Recycling, Anyway?

Black mass recycling is the process of reclaiming valuable metals—like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—from used batteries, especially lithium-ion ones. Picture this: old electric vehicle (EV) batteries, discarded laptops, and even marine power packs get crushed into a powdery “black mass.” From there, advanced recycling techniques (think pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy) extract the good stuff, turning waste into treasure. It’s a win for the planet and a lifeline for industries hungry for sustainable raw materials.

Why the Market’s Exploding

The black mass recycling market is riding a wave of urgent demand. With EV sales soaring and renewable energy storage on the rise, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—and so is their waste. The MarketsandMarkets report highlights that automotive batteries, fueled by the EV boom, will dominate this space. By 2032, this segment alone is expected to claim the largest market share by value. Why? Electric and hybrid vehicles are multiplying fast, and their batteries don’t last forever.

Add stricter environmental regulations and a global push for circular economies into the mix, and you’ve got a perfect storm. Governments and consumers alike are demanding greener practices, and recycling high-value metals reduces the need to mine virgin resources. It’s a no-brainer: less environmental damage, more sustainability, and a steady supply of materials for tech-driven industries.

Asia Pacific Leads the Charge

If you’re wondering where this growth is happening, look to Asia Pacific. The report pegs this region as the leader, and it’s easy to see why. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are churning out EVs, consumer electronics, and renewable energy solutions at breakneck speed. That means more end-of-life batteries—and a bigger need for recycling. Toss in tough environmental rules and heavy investments in cutting-edge tech, and Asia Pacific is poised to rule the black mass recycling game through 2032.

Pyro vs. Hydro: The Recycling Showdown

How do we get those precious metals out of black mass? Two heavy hitters dominate: pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Pyro uses intense heat to melt down batteries and separate metals—think of it as a fiery forge for the modern age. Hydro, on the other hand, leans on chemical solutions to leach out materials, offering a cleaner, more precise approach. The MarketsandMarkets report dives into both, noting their roles in recovering nickel, cobalt, lithium, and copper. Each method has its fans, but together, they’re powering this market’s explosive growth.

The Big Players and What’s at Stake

Who’s making waves in this space? Giants like Glencore (Switzerland), Umicore (Belgium), and Cirba Solutions (US) are leading the pack, alongside China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. These companies aren’t just recycling—they’re shaping a future where battery waste fuels innovation. The stakes are high: securing a steady supply of metals like lithium and cobalt is critical as demand for EVs and renewables surges. Plus, with mining facing environmental backlash, recycling is the smarter, greener bet.

Stay ahead with the latest trends – Download the PDF brochure.

This isn’t just industry jargon—it’s a shift that touches everyone. Black mass recycling means fewer landfills clogged with toxic batteries, cleaner air from reduced mining, and a tech world that keeps humming without depleting the planet. By 2032, this $51.7 billion market will be a cornerstone of sustainability, proving that green tech isn’t a pipe dream—it’s a reality we’re building today.

The Road Ahead

The black mass recycling market is more than a niche—it’s a game-changer. With a projected CAGR of 17.3%, it’s clear this industry is on fire. Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, a sustainability advocate, or just curious about the future, keep your eyes on this space. It’s where waste meets wealth, and the planet wins big.

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WEEK 5: [PLATFORMIZATION] SOCIAL MEDIA—THE HIDDEN WAR FOR CONTROL

Platformization isn’t just about tech—it’s about power. The term refers to how digital platforms embed themselves into economic, social, and technological structures, absorbing third-party services, data, and interactions while extracting value from them (Nieborg & Helmond, 2018). As they grow, they don’t just expand influence; they become core digital infrastructures, shaping entire societies (Plantin et al., 2016).

GOVERNMENTS AREN’T JUST USERS—THEY’RE PLAYERS IN THE GAME

No longer passive observers, governments have weaponized social media, turning it into a digital propaganda machine. Instead of relying on traditional media, they’re infiltrating platforms—adopting viral trends, creating memes, and crafting interactive content to control narratives. From Vietnam’s government running Facebook and TikTok accounts to political figures worldwide dominating Instagram and X, social media is now a battleground for public opinion and influence.

Yet, beyond the surface of catchy posts and government-backed campaigns, a far more serious conflict is unfolding—one of cybersecurity, foreign influence, and data sovereignty (Lewis, 2024; Burgess & Couts, 2025).

WHY CHINA IS DOMINATING THIS DIGITAL WAR

China understood the risks and opportunities of platformization long before the West did. Instead of allowing foreign platforms to shape its online landscape, it built The Great Firewall, banning Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, X, and WhatsApp while developing homegrown alternatives. But this wasn’t just about censorship—it was a strategic move to control data, prevent external influence, and dominate the digital space.

The tension escalated when TikTok’s CEO faced a legal battle in the U.S. from 2023 to 2024. While the official charge was child exploitation on the platform, the deeper concern was whether ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent company, was funneling American user data to Beijing (Congressional Research Service, 2023). Senator Tom Cotton directly suggested a link between TikTok and the Chinese government, despite CEO Shou Zi Chew’s firm denials. In the end, TikTok survived the legal attack, but the incident cemented global fears over China’s digital reach.

Vietnam isn’t exempt from these anxieties. Zalo, the country’s dominant messaging platform, is backed by Chinese investors through its parent company, VNG Corporation. While no concrete evidence of security risks exists, speculation runs rampant. Given Vietnam’s complex historical relationship with China, concerns about data vulnerability and foreign interference are impossible to ignore—especially when Zalo is widely used for business communication.

THE BIG PICTURE—SOCIAL MEDIA IS NO LONGER JUST SOCIAL

This isn’t just about censorship or internet restrictions. The fight over platforms is a fight over national security, economic control, and digital independence. Governments, corporations, and tech giants aren’t just competing for market share—they’re competing for who controls information, who owns the data, and ultimately, who shapes reality in the digital age.

REFERENCES:

Burgess, M & Couts, A 2025, ‘The Official DOGE Website Launch Was a Security Mess’, WIRED, viewed 18 February 2025, <https://www.wired.com/story/the-official-doge-website-launch-was-a-security-mess/?utm_source=chatgpt.com>.

Congressional Research Service 2023, TikTok: Recent Data Privacy and National Security Concerns, viewed <https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN12131?utm_source=chatgpt.com>.

Kimutai, JK 2014, ‘Social media and national security threats: a case study of Kenya’, erepository.uonbi.ac.ke, viewed <http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/76667>.

Lewis, JA 2024, ‘TikTok and National Security’, Csis.org, viewed <https://www.csis.org/analysis/tiktok-and-national-security?utm_source=chatgpt.com>.

Nieborg, DB & Helmond, A 2018, ‘The political economy of Facebook’s platformization in the mobile ecosystem: Facebook Messenger as a platform instance’, Media, Culture & Society, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 196–218, viewed <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0163443718818384>.

Plantin, J-C, Lagoze, C, Edwards, PN & Sandvig, C 2016, ‘Infrastructure studies meet platform studies in the age of Google and Facebook’, New Media & Society, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 293–310, viewed <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1461444816661553>.

[daydreamveronica]

i learned on one picture, translating things (I wanna mean, translation from visuals, data to writings) about the (science) poster and, it’s now well organized in my head and, well as the tree data (six months after I find how to catch a picture like that) this is a screenshot from the original; the screens do not all give a similar result when i check the original photo (off camera)

i have to be able/know how to read the image and that is the goal of the poster so show how to learn steps on reading and understanding things (like therefore processing the analytical data in the right way) I had a source of information from the photography that will be used for the poster which is not this one;

Analytical skill is the ability to deconstruct information into smaller categories in order to draw conclusions.

(same sky of february 1) but more to the left, so, another serie of stars and things) image which looks like something boring but which reveals the magnetic difference well so it is not magic without the writings. (extract) The word galaxy was borrowed via French and Medieval Latin from the Greek term for the Milky Way, galaxías (kúklos) γαλαξίας (κύκλος)milky (circle)', named after its appearance as a milky band of light in the sky. In Greek mythology, Zeus places his son, born by a mortal woman, the infant Heracles, on Hera's breast while she is asleep so the baby will drink her divine milk and thus become immortal. Hera wakes up while breastfeeding and then realises she is nursing an unknown baby: she pushes the baby away, some of her milk spills, and it produces the band of light known as the Milky Way.

(details of stars later tonight)

so here the first steps image by image, then, the gif / same image, using 4 filters, add images together, made a gif with them. it’s cute

(by click on, this is the normal size view because this tumblr theme enlarge all the things, it’s not always fine)

In the astronomical literature, the capitalised word "Galaxy" is often used to refer to the Milky Way galaxy, to distinguish it from the other galaxies in the observable universe.

Original image in 3 versions + poster (another image closer) of the same conjunction and, the inverted version

poster image 3 (image: pure science)

(pls enlarge by click on) all the madness of this precious photo (for my demonstration of the phenomenon of bubbles) is (I am jubilant to be honest, while writing it) Venus. What can we read on the image.. ,oh my brain sparkles for the information received from this photography; with Venus and its thermal imprint (magnetic imprint) PM I can detail the polarization;

1.SCIENCE

Simplified reorganization (of a body or light) under the effect of an electromagnetic field or a filter.

2.FIGURATIONALLY

Action of concentrating at one point (forces, influences) the 1 + 2 definitions gives the entire series of data (large series of information) linked by pdf in my webspace (private tab) I can’t let it on the web because of people stealing my stuffs but it’s super interesting and, added in the magazine, when it resurrect.

The English term Milky Way can be traced back to a story by Geoffrey Chaucer c. 1380:

(See yonder, lo, the Galaxyë) Which men clepeth the Milky Wey For hit is whyt.

— Geoffrey Chaucer, The House of Fame

(extract) Gif 3D + how to see in 3D here or by using blue red glasses + 1 for more: there are not coloring filters but rather image processing using software (paid) the 3 Ds are also under license.

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Top Ways Students Can Use Yatter for Smarter Study Sessions

Introduction

Education is evolving, and with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), students are discovering innovative tools to make their study sessions smarter and more effective. Among these tools, Yatter, an advanced AI chatbot, stands out as a versatile assistant. Whether it’s simplifying lengthy content, conducting research, or solving homework problems, Yatter helps students stay ahead in their academic journey.

Let’s explore how Yatter’s unique features, powered by AI chatbot, can transform your study routine into a productive and enjoyable experience.

1. Simplified Summarizing with ai chatbot

Long textbooks, research papers, and detailed class notes can be overwhelming, especially when exams are around the corner. Yatter’s summarizing feature makes tackling large volumes of information a breeze.

By uploading documents, PDFs, or sections of textbooks, students can quickly generate concise summaries that focus on the key points. This saves time and ensures a better understanding of the most important concepts.

For instance, if you have a dense 30-page article to review, Yatter condenses it into actionable insights, highlighting crucial data without losing the essence of the content. It’s an invaluable tool for exam prep and last-minute revisions.

2. Research Made Easy with Image Detection and Diagrams

Research projects often involve analyzing diagrams, charts, and notes tasks that can be both time-consuming and complex. Yatter’s image detection feature simplifies this process by extracting valuable information directly from images.

Imagine taking a picture of a biology diagram, a historical timeline, or a chemistry equation during a lecture. Upload the image to Yatter, and it will provide a detailed explanation or text conversion, enabling you to focus on comprehension instead of manual transcription.

For students who capture slides or handwritten notes during classes, this feature ensures they can revisit and understand the material with minimal effort, turning visuals into insightful learning tools.

3. Voice Notes for Efficient Learning

In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students often need to multitask. Yatter’s voice chat feature is perfect for capturing ideas, questions, or discussions on the go.

Students can dictate thoughts directly to Yatter, which not only transcribes them but also provides intelligent responses. Whether brainstorming for a group project or recording important lecture points, Yatter organizes these notes into coherent and actionable text.

For instance, during a brainstorming session, you can voice-record your key points, and Yatter will structure them into a logical format. It’s a game-changer for students managing multiple assignments or ideas simultaneously.

4. Contextual Mindful Chats for Deep Learning

One of Yatter’s most impressive features is its ability to retain context across conversations, making it an ideal tool for deep and sustained learning. Unlike traditional chatbots that provide one-off answers, Yatter understands the flow of your discussions and builds on them.

For example, if you’re studying a challenging topic like quantum physics or analyzing a piece of literature, Yatter helps by breaking the subject into manageable steps. Over multiple interactions, it remembers your progress, ensuring continuity and fostering a better grasp of complex concepts.

This feature is particularly valuable for subjects requiring iterative learning, such as solving mathematical problems or writing analytical essays. Yatter’s conversational AI ensures you learn at your own pace while staying engaged.

5. Multilingual Learning Support

Learning a new language can be daunting, but Yatter simplifies the process with its multilingual support. Whether you’re translating phrases, practicing conversations, or learning vocabulary, Yatter acts as a personal language tutor.

For example, if you’re preparing for a French exam, you can ask Yatter to explain verb conjugations, translate text, or even help you practice pronunciation. It’s also an excellent tool for students studying abroad or working on assignments in a second language, bridging gaps in communication and understanding.

With Yatter’s assistance, mastering a foreign language becomes an enjoyable and interactive experience.

6. Instant Homework Assistance

Homework often poses challenges, from tight deadlines to difficult questions. Yatter’s instant homework assistance ensures students never feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Instead of providing generic answers, Yatter explains the logic and reasoning behind solutions, enhancing understanding and retention. For example, if you’re solving a trigonometry equation, Yatter walks you through each step, helping you grasp the methodology while completing the task.

Whether it’s history, science, or mathematics, Yatter provides tailored assistance that improves both task completion and conceptual clarity. It’s like having a tutor available anytime you need help.

Conclusion

Yatter is more than just an AI chatbot it’s a powerful academic partner designed to make learning smarter and more efficient. From summarizing complex texts to enabling multilingual learning, conducting research, and providing contextual support, Yatter empowers students to excel in their studies.By incorporating Yatter into your study routine, you can save time, reduce stress, and focus on mastering the subjects that matter most. Ready to revolutionize the way you study? Explore Yatter today and experience the transformative power of AI chatbot in education!

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Image to Text Converter

Don't you hate it when you have to rewrite an entire document, because the only version you have is that of picture or a PDF of a picture?

There are ways to help resolve this issue like find someone with time to type or use a image to text converter tool. I've found one at https://www.imagetotext.info/ that has pretty good accuracy and I only had to make some formatting adjustments.

They have a free service where you can do up to 3 pictures at a time.

An online image to text converter to extract text from images.

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Simplify Your Data Management with XML Conversion Services

Business organizations deal with thousands of file formats to store, share, and process information. One of the special ones is XML (Extensible Markup Language), very widely available because of its flexibility and structure. Most organizations find it difficult to work with XML data mainly because they require conversion of information in/to an XML format. This is where XML conversion services come into the picture—organizations can easily convert data to make it easily accessible, store it, and then further analyze it.

In this blog, we’ll explore what XML conversion services are, why they’re important, and how businesses can benefit from them.

What Are XML Conversion Services?

XML conversion services are data transformation services whereby data in one format, such as PDF, HTML, Excel, JSON, etc, is converted to XML or XML to any other format. These services utilize special software tools or even manual processes to reformat and restructure data in an XML format for the exchange, storage, or other applications where it needs to be incorporated into another application.For example:

Punching out PDF data for easier data extraction..

Converting HTML to XML to bring structure and readability..

Converting Excel to XML They are for better data exchange with enterprise systems, or APIs.

XML conversion would be significant in that various applications and systems will have different formats for the data to work well. This is because of the high flexibility offered by XML. Complex data can be pictured in an easy-to-read format in a standardized manner.

Why Should You Consider XML Conversion Services?

1. Improved Data Accessibility and Exchange

Most business applications and systems are built to work based on data in an XML format. This means that when you transform the data to XML, integration with other systems is much easier. Be you transferring data from one piece of software to another, perhaps sharing it with some stakeholders, or importing/exporting from one platform to another, XML makes it quite easy. XML is a platform-independent language, meaning you can use it across different operating systems, tools, and services.

2. Consistency and Standardization

An XML file assures that data is presented in a common and an organized form. In having a uniform schema, the data in XML files has universal representation hence giving easier interpretation and processing by different applications. This is, therefore very important to organizations dealing with volumes of data from various sources. Standardizing the XML structure will reduce errors, increase data quality and ensure that data is represented uniformly at all its stages in its lifecycle.

3. Better Data Management

XML allows one to easily handle vast datasets. As an XML file has a hierarchical and, therefore, tree-like structure, really complicated data can be written in a compact manner. The conversion of existing data into an XML form makes it more accessible, easier for searching, and the workflow for data management much easier. In addition, proper conversion into an XML format allows businesses to automate the extraction and processing of data, using their time and resources more efficiently.

4. Seamless Integration with Web Services and APIs

The modern web services and APIs rely so much on XML for exchanging data. Both SOAP services and RESTful APIs support XML. It means that by converting data into an XML format, it will easily fit into web-based applications. Thus the flow of data from one system to another becomes smooth.

5. Future-Proofing Your Data

It will protect your future data management because it can easily be changed over time into more and more standardized, machine-readable formats for instance, XML. XML is actually one of the most stable and used data interchange formats, especially in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and eCommerce, where integrity and consistency of data turn out to be important.

Common XML Conversion Scenarios

1. Converting Documents and Reports

Such businesses work with massive numbers of paper documents, whether they are PDFs, Word files, or scanned paper that might carry structured information. The transformation of such documents to XML helps extract and analyze the data easily in addition to its distribution. Consider a financial report within a PDF document, or just an invoice-a very common use case for this kind of transformation would be to enter the same into an accounting system or ERP system as an XML file.

2. Converting Legacy Data

Legacy systems normally hold information in outdated or proprietary file formats. As a result, it becomes extremely difficult to transfer the same onto new applications. XML conversion services help migrate legacy data into an XML format so that the data is still available to be used by future systems. The utility of this approach comes handy when one is upgrading or changing legacy systems without losing valuable historical data.

3. Web Scraping and Conversion

Web scraping involves pulling data from websites and using the same data for various purposes. Most of the scraped data, of course, are unstructured, or sometimes even in an HTML format. Businesses can thus easily bring this scraped data into other systems to be analyzed, reported, or even re-processed as needed by converting it into an XML format.

4. Data from Spreadsheets (Excel to XML)

The majority of businesses store large structured data in spreadsheets in Excel. Although it's great for analysis, XML may provide a better alternative when it comes to exchanging data between two systems. Converting the Excel file into XML ensures that the data will easily find its way into any databases, ERPs, or other software systems.

Benefits of Outsourcing XML Conversion Services

While many businesses choose to manage XML conversions in-house, outsourcing this task to experts can provide several distinct advantages:

1. Cost and Time Efficiency

XML conversion services are bringing out an opportunity for businesses to focus on their area of core competencies. Professional service providers are knowledgeable, resourceful, and possess powerful tools that enable them to accomplish large-scale data conversions in no time. Outsourcing saves business a great deal of time and cost related to training staff, maintaining the conversion tools, and addressing errors in data conversion.

2. Quality and Accuracy

XML conversion experts have a rich experience with different file formats and guarantee error-free conversion from your desired file format to XML. They make use of the latest tools and techniques for the minimization of errors to the utmost extent while keeping the structured XML file free from all kinds of discrepancies or integration problems.

3. Scalability

As your business evolves, so does the volume of data. Scalable XML conversion service will thus be structured enough to realize increased demands in data management and processing. Whether you need to convert a few files or millions of records, outsource and guarantee your safe assurance that the conversion process can be handled efficiently despite the volume.

4. Customized Solutions

Professional XML conversion service providers will be ready to offer their customized solutions according to your business needs. You might need some document conversion for a particular industry, say healthcare or finance, or the formatting requirements may be special, making outsourcing the only way to get expert services that may meet those needs.

Conclusion: Empowering Your Data Strategy with XML Conversion

Data is now the lifeblood of business decisions. At the close of the day, businesses need the right instruments to process and convert the data efficiently and properly. XML conversion services also assist in transforming raw data into usable, structured formats that can be used for integration, management, and analysis. XML conversion services therefore enable the enhancement of workflows concerning the management of data, system interoperability, and data strategies future-proofing.

If you have large documents that you're having trouble handling, old data to be converted, or more complex spreadsheets, an XML conversion service helps unlock the potential of your data. If you want to make your business more agile by streamlining data processes, investing in XML conversion services can probably help set it off.