#gps software update

[xinganhao]

cherry on top 🍒 mafia boss!seungcheol x reader. (4)

stories like this always end with a damsel in distress. except—this time around—you’re not the one who needs saving. previous chapter + masterlist.

📄 Minutes of strategic information meeting, filed by Kim Mingyu (Mafia Soldier, Logistics & Recon)

Date: ██████████ Location: Safehouse Omega-9, Undisclosed City Perimeter Time: 03:17 HRS

ATTENDEES:

Yoon Jeonghan (Underboss)

Lee Chan (Combat Unit Leader)

Chwe Hansol (Surveillance Division)

Kim Mingyu (Logistics & Recon; Recording Officer)

Civilian Target [REDACTED] (Unauthorized Attendee)

AGENDA:

Contingency Plan for Retrieval of Boss (S.Coups)

Chain of Command During Absence

External Threat Assessment

[BEGIN TRANSCRIPT]

JEONGHAN: We go in through the east dock. Two snipers posted by 03:40. Chan leads breach. Hansol, your eyes stay on thermal—no improvisation this time.

HANSOL: I never improvise. My brilliance is structured.

CHAN: Can we not do this right now?

JEONGHAN: [ignoring them] Mingyu, once we get him out, you're on evac. Full blackout route. No trackers, no chatter.

MINGYU: Copy.

HANSOL: Any updates on who turned? Someone had to leak coordinates.

CHAN: There’s a list. We’ll handle it after we bring the boss home. One fire at a time.

[DOOR SLAMS OPEN. SOUND OF HIGH-HEELED FOOTSTEPS. SILENCE.]

CIVILIAN TARGET: You’re planning this without me?

JEONGHAN: [visibly tense] You weren’t invited.

CIVILIAN TARGET: He’s my belo—my boyfriend, Jeonghan. You think I’m just going to sit around while you play war games?

JEONGHAN: This isn’t a movie. You’re a civilian. You don’t belong in this room.

CIVILIAN TARGET: No, I’m the reason he still believes in soft things. I belong more than half the people at this table.

CHAN: She’s got a point.

JEONGHAN: Chan.

CHAN: I’m just saying. She’s not exactly fragile.

HANSOL: She did rewire one of my bugs with a paperclip. That was... not unimpressive.

JEONGHAN: [sighs] This isn’t about guts. It’s about blood.

CIVILIAN TARGET: Then you should know mine’s already on the line. Every second he’s gone, I feel it. And I’m done being sidelined. I’m not here to ask. I’m here to help.

[BEAT OF SILENCE. THEN—]

JEONGHAN: You get one job. And if you screw it up, I’ll personally drag you out.

CIVILIAN TARGET: Deal.

JEONGHAN: Hansol, give her the map. Mingyu, loop her in.

MINGYU: You’re going to need a comm. And a bulletproof vest.

CIVILIAN TARGET: Got both. And a knife in my boot.

CHAN: Okay, badass.

[MEETING CONTINUED UNDER LEVEL-2 SECRECY PROTOCOLS. TRANSCRIPT REDACTED. END OF MINUTES.]

FINAL NOTES:

Civilian Target formally added to Operation Homecoming roster.

Jeonghan authorized conditional field involvement.

Morale status: heightened.

Risk level: astronomically high.

🗂️ Operation Homecoming: Field Notes & Briefing Report, compiled by mafia underboss, Yoon Jeonghan

Clearance Level: Top Confidential Date Logged: ██████████ Location: Safehouse Omega-9

SUMMARY: Boss (S.Coups) was captured 48 hours ago following the receipt of a falsified emergency ping traced back to the civilian target’s encoded channel. The ping claimed she’d been injured and was en route to an undisclosed hospital in Sector D. According to surveillance logs, the Boss diverted course alone, abandoning standard security protocol. We believe he was intentionally isolated through signal jamming, then intercepted at the underpass beneath Route 14.

AUTOPSY OF THE TRAP:

Fake GPS tag mimicked civilian target’s bio-signal pattern

Voice distortion software replicated her distress call

EMP deployed upon vehicle arrival to disable tracking

Tactical unit waited with sedation-grade rounds

CURRENT LOCATION OF BOSS: Confirmed. Underground storage facility, formerly Syndicate-aligned. Defected cell now controls the zone. Reinforcements on site. Boss presumed alive—last thermal footage confirms faint movement.

INTERVENTION STRATEGY: OPERATION HOMECOMING

Phase One – Extraction:

Entry through east dock (03:40 HRS)

Chan leads breach unit, Hansol on thermal, Mingyu handling evac

All units silent channel only

Phase Two – Internal Sweep:

Civilian target assigned distraction and misdirection role (see below)

Two-minute window to locate and stabilize Boss

Phase Three – Extraction + Fade:

Mingyu initiates blackout route

Decoys deployed on west perimeter to delay pursuit

Rendezvous at Site Echo

CIVILIAN TARGET: PERFORMANCE LOG

Arrived wearing borrowed Kevlar and jeans tucked into combat boots. Asked if bulletproof vests same in women’s sizes. Did not wait for response.

Showed immediate enthusiasm, zero tactical finesse. Hansol gave her the map. She held it upside down. Twice.

Informed her she’d be working as the visual diversion. Her response: “Like bait?” Followed by: “Cool. I’m good at being annoying.”

Surprisingly effective. Created a loud enough ruckus on the perimeter to draw three guards off their posts. Managed to bluff her way past checkpoint by pretending to be a lost food delivery driver. Claimed she had gluten-free soba for a man named Kevin. There is no Kevin.

Still not sure how she pulled it off.

When Boss was found, he was semi-conscious but breathing. Whispered her name first.

END STATUS:

Boss retrieved.

Minimal casualties (1 injured – not fatal)

Facility compromised but not traced

Civilian target cried in the van. Then threatened to punch me for writing that down. I'm writing it down anyway.

FOOTNOTE — for Seungcheol’s eyes only: You’re reckless, stubborn, and impossible to reason with. But apparently, that’s your thing. You’re also luckier than most of us ever will be.

She didn’t sleep. Not once. Kept looking at every door like you might walk through it.

When you did, she didn’t even say anything. Just threw her arms around you like gravity stopped working.

Try not to make her go through that again.

– YJH

📱 Phone history log, filed by mafia soldier Chwe Hansol

Device: S.Coups' Personal Line (Encrypted Channel #017) Status: Outgoing Messages Only – Blocked by Signal Jammer Timestamp Range: ██:██–██:██ (Time of Abduction)

NOTE: Texts never reached intended recipient. Recovered during post-mission diagnostics. For archival purposes.

[01:12 AM] Where are you? They said you were hurt. I'm on my way.

[01:15 AM] Which hospital? No one's answering. This isn't funny. Call me.

[01:17 AM] Your signal keeps bouncing. Something's wrong. Stay where you are.

[01:21 AM] I swear to god if they laid a hand on you

[01:24 AM] No ambulance ever came.

[01:25 AM] This is a setup.

[01:27 AM] I'm so stupid. They used you. Fuck fuck fuck

[01:28 AM] I should've followed protocol. Should’ve sent Mingyu. Should’ve sent anyone but me.

[01:30 AM] If you get this, lock all the windows. Call Jeonghan. Stay put.

[01:34 AM] They knew I’d come for you.

[01:36 AM] This isn’t your fault.

[01:39 AM] Don’t come after me.

[01:41 AM] Love, beloved, please. Don’t try to save me.

[01:45 AM] You always do this—you throw yourself into fires you don't understand.

[01:49 AM] If they hurt you because of me, I’ll never forgive myself.

[01:52 AM] Tell Jeonghan to burn everything. Get out. Go far.

[01:54 AM] Forget me if you have to. Just live.

[02:01 AM] I love you. Please, please, please, don’t be stupid.

[END OF RECOVERED LOG]

📰 Excerpt from "The Ethics of Mafias: Love in the Line of Fire", a follow-up think piece by Xu Minghao

... If leadership within organized crime is already an ethical minefield, then love within it is something more volatile still: a paradox of vulnerability embedded in violence. New whispers surround the figure known only as S.Coups—the alleged mafia boss whose name, until recently, conjured images of discipline, domination, and an empire forged in precision.

Now, another narrative has emerged. One that reshapes how we understand not just the man, but the very myth he embodies.

According to rumors sourced from both within and outside the organization, S.Coups may have a romantic partner. Not a fellow operative, nor a political alliance. But a civilian. Someone unaffiliated and—crucially—untouched by the bloodied logic of the underworld.

If this is true, the implications are vast.

To love in his position is a risk. It is weakness, some would say. Yet others might argue that such love is the only thing capable of keeping a man like him from becoming monstrous. If the rumors are accurate, she is the reason he looks over his shoulder less. The reason he checks his own wrath. The reason his most trusted lieutenants have stopped fearing him and started worrying about him.

Love, here, is not a diversion. It is discipline.

And perhaps that is the most fascinating ethical twist of all: that this boss, so often theorized as either tyrant or savior, might be both—because of her.

Some say he texts her between assassinations. That he buys her gummy bears because she mentioned liking them once, months ago. That he has started folding her laundry and learning her aunt’s dietary restrictions. These are, of course, unconfirmed. They seem almost laughably mundane. But within the shadowed world of syndicates and secret wars, what could be more radical than tenderness?

Others claim that he was taken. There are now verified reports of a failed abduction and his eventual rescue. She was allegedly involved. They say she showed up unarmed, untrained, and utterly unafraid. They say she demanded to be part of the rescue mission. They say she was reckless, infuriating, and ultimately, instrumental.

And that when he saw her again, he wept.

To be loved, it turns out, is not always soft. Sometimes, it is brutal and inelegant and wildly inconvenient. But in the context of a life built on violence, to be loved is to be saved. Again and again. In the ways that matter.

Whether S.Coups is worthy of that love is not the question. The question is whether it has already changed him. Whether, in the end, the girl outside the syndicate might be the only thing real in a world made of smoke and mirrors.

And whether that, more than power or fear, will be his lasting legacy.

Mafia boss S.Coups is many things. Protector, manipulator. Brother, enemy, friend.

It seems we must add two more things:

Lover, and loved.

FIN. THANK YOU FOR READING CHERRY ON TOP!

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[vaspider]

IT outages are hitting airlines, banks and media across the world, with many flights grounded American Airlines says none of its flights are taking off and the problems are due to an issue with Crowdstrike cybersecurity software Microsoft says it is taking mitigation action, but the cause of the outage hasn't been confirmed In the UK, train companies report delays and say they're experiencing "widespread IT issues" Some GP surgeries in England are having issues with booking appointments Sky News has not been able to broadcast live, its executive chairman says

[tailsthetheorist]

"Tails's Joke Corner: Part 2 – 200% More Chaos, 100% More Punchlines. Btw yes ididnot take much care on this thanthe lasttime technical issues

Why did Sonic start a podcast? Because he wanted to go live at the speed of sound.

Shadow tried therapy once… …but the therapist couldn’t handle the existential edge.

Rouge stole a Chaos Emerald and said: “Oops, my kleptomania’s acting up again.”

Tails built a mech that could fold laundry. It folded itself into depression.

Amy tried Tinder, but everyone swiped left. Except Sonic. He ran from the app.

Omega updated his firmware… Now he’s emotionally unstable and slightly British.

Knuckles locked his keys in the Master Emerald. The echidna tech support said: “Have you tried punching it?”

Sonic Frontiers glitch: Sonic fell off a boss and landed in Skyrim.

Shadow in Shadow Gems be like: “I am the ultimate bug report.”

Big the Cat got lost in Cyberspace. Froggy sent him a GPS pin.

Dr. Eggman created a dating sim. It only matched him with himself.

Tails installed Windows 98 on the Tornado. Now it runs slower than Classic Sonic.

Sonic ordered a chili dog. Shadow asked, “Is that your purpose?”

Shadow’s keyboard only has edge keys. Ctrl + Alt + Existential Crisis.

Silver came from the future just to say: “Bro, 06 still sucks.”

Amy has a hammer. Sonic has trauma.

Eggman tried creating a streaming service. It’s called Eggflix and only plays his TED Talks.

Chaos tried swimming in Gatorade. He evolved into an energy drink mascot.

Rouge infiltrated Area 51. Found Shadow’s original edgy design sketches.

Tails got stuck in Blender. Not the software. The kitchen appliance.

Shadow used Chaos Control to skip the tutorial. Now he doesn’t know how to play life.

Sonic forgot his rings. Shadow said, “You dropped your bling, faker.”

Blaze lit her stove with her fingers. The kitchen is gone now.

Knuckles downloaded Duolingo. He still can’t read ancient text.

Omega’s internal clock runs on doom energy.

Sonic Heroes but every team talks at once. “Sonic! Espio! Charmy! Eggman?!?”

Shadow Generations: The camera is your enemy.

Tails accidentally created ChatGPT. Now the Tornado argues with him.

Eggman made a clone of himself. He lost an argument to it.

Sonic got stuck on a wall. Knuckles asked, “You climbing or glitching?”

Amy’s hammer is Bluetooth now. It plays Spotify mid-swing.

Big became a Twitch streamer. Category: Just Froggin’.

Shadow’s motorcycle runs on trauma.

Tails modded Minecraft. It now runs in the Tornado’s cockpit.

Sonic tried sleeping. His dreams were just speedruns.

Knuckles’ dating profile: “Guardian of your heart. Punch first, ask later.”

Eggman’s mech broke. He rage quit and blamed lag.

Metal Sonic tried making toast. Set the house on fire with precision.

Sonic did a kickflip. Amy said: “Husband material.”

Shadow Generations glitch: “Camera said: I do not perceive you.”

Sonic blinked… And ended up in the ARK again.

Shadow joined a meditation group. He yelled “CHAOS CONTROL” in the first 5 minutes.

Tails tried yoga. Now he’s a pretzel with an IQ of 300.

Rouge wore stealth shoes. Still heard by Knuckles from 3 zones away.

Silver made a TikTok.

ITSTHENEARFUTURE

Eggman uses Microsoft Paint for schematics.

Blaze sneezed. The entire zone caught fire.

Knuckles found a riddle. Punched it. Problem solved.

Sonic Generations glitch: Sonic yeeted himself into the title screen.

Shadow said "Maria" so hard the game crashed.

Tails made a backup of Shadow’s memory. Now it’s just labeled “DO NOT OPEN – TOO MUCH EDGE.”

Shadow blinked in Shadow Gems… Game crashed out of fear.

Knuckles got a library card. Then punched the librarian for "being too mysterious."

Eggman tried stand-up comedy. The punchline exploded.

Sonic ran so fast, he entered another Sonic game. It was Sonic Boom. He immediately ran back.

Tails made a smart fridge. Now it lectures him about nutrition.

Amy joined a rock band. Her instrument? The hammer, obviously.

Omega tried painting. The canvas caught fire from rage.

Shadow sat in a therapist's chair. The chair disintegrated.

Sonic got a sponsorship deal. It was for anti-glitch spray. He refused.

Rouge tried yoga. She stole everyone’s mats.

Knuckles made a smoothie. He punched the fruit directly.

Shadow hacked the game code. He replaced all NPCs with himself.

Sonic found a bug in Shadow Gems. Shadow just called it a “feature.”

Tails asked ChatGPT for advice. Now he’s building a sarcasm bot.

Eggman joined Twitter. He blocked Sonic in real life.

Big the Cat wandered into Final Fortress. No one knows how. Not even Big.

Silver said “IT’S NO USE” at a coffee shop. Now he's banned for life.

Shadow downloaded Spotify. Every playlist is titled “Angst.”

Sonic tried ASMR. Too fast. The mic exploded.

Tails built a drone. It follows Shadow and whispers “edgy…”

Knuckles tried sushi. Punched the wasabi.

Amy wrote a fanfic. Sonic moved to another timeline.

Omega tried gardening. Now he grows C4.

Shadow entered cyberspace. The internet got emotional.

Sonic got invited to Smash. Shadow broke the door down asking “WHERE’S MY INVITE?!”

Tails made a Sonic AI. It speedran its own shutdown.

Eggman bought a Fitbit. Declared war on his step count.

Rouge got a diamond sponsorship. She stole the diamonds right after.

Sonic accidentally boosted into a mirror. Said “Sorry faker” to himself.

Knuckles started a podcast. Only one episode. It’s just grunting.

Shadow turned off motion blur. The game lost 90% of its style.

Tails programmed a meme bot. It only posts "Shadow = edgy" memes.

Silver tried therapy. Time travel made every session awkward.

Omega entered a rap battle. He dropped bars and missiles.

Big became a motivational speaker. His only advice: “Froggy.”

Shadow walked into a Hot Topic. Got hired on sight.

Sonic got a glitch where he turned into a car. Shadow drove him off a cliff for “justice.”

Rouge disguised herself as a Chaos Emerald. Knuckles fell for it.

Tails made an AI Sonic. It spent 3 hours saying “Gotta go fast.”

Eggman’s mech had a voice assistant. It refused to listen unless bribed with EggTokens.

Shadow stared into the void. The void blinked.

Knuckles tried a Rubik’s cube. Solved it with one punch.

Sonic made a cooking show. Every dish was chili dogs.

Silver said “It’s no use” to a vending machine. It worked.

Omega tried to join Instagram. Got banned for explosive selfies.

Amy went to therapy. The hammer got its own seat.

Tails accidentally opened the multiverse. Now there are 12 Sonics and a plumber.

Shadow tried journaling. It was just the word “darkness” 400 times.

Sonic met his alternate self. They raced. Time imploded.

(Btw there might be errors bc of autocorrect in the text like reblog this took me a whilee btw what shoud i do next theory or etc?)

[ameyasims]

Why hello there

I don't think anyone remembers me, but that's okay! Life has done a 180* turn for me in every possible way in the last few years and I didn't have time for Sims, other than watching a few things when new expansions drop.

But things are finally settling down enough that I have some free time and I've been starting to play again. (I'm now living on my own in a coastal city in South Korea, where I teach English at a great school (and get a free, lovely apartment!), and have a group of great other teacher friends that I get to explore with on days off. All of this thanks to, in part, my POTS going into remission and allowing me to re-join the world, which I can't overstate how grateful I am for that!* Anyway, what's up? What's new? How on earth will I be able to catch up with all the good mods and CC i've missed! Ahhhh! Also, I desperately want to update my stuff... but I have a mac now and my photoshop that I had from college (when you could actually PURCHASE software instead of subscribe to it) doesn't work on mac. T_T. And somehow, I utterly forget how to use blender. One of those "use it or lose it skills", I guess. :( *(As an aside: have any health issues? Get your ferritin checked, ignore the lab's reference ranges, which are all criminally wrong, and make sure your levels are above 50!!! Though, over 100 seems to be the ideal! I was only mildly anemic according to hemoglobin levels, my iron levels themselves were fine, but my ferritin (long term iron stores) had been 9 throughout my tenure with POTS, and finally hit 3, where even the low reference ranges caught me. Still had to get a second opinion after my GP just offered me iron pills (nearly useless for significant deficiency). After 7 (!) iron infusions from a hematologist, I was literally an ENTIRELY NEW WOMAN. I am now a teacher on my feet all day without even getting tired, when before my heart rate would spike to 135 just walking to the bathroom, causing me to get out of breath.)

[ricofox]

So i found this beauty in the electronics bin :(

An ACER e300 series travel companion from 2006.

GPS and multimedia player in the shape of a mobile device. it seems to be rare enough that i cant find anything about it, other than the manual.

this thing runs on Windows CE. Basicly just mobile windows that is stripped down to the bare essentials.

I don't have any use for a pocket gps as it doesn't even have a map, but the audio playback is very good for it's size. With the inclusion of an SD card slot and a AUX port. (now that something you cant find on a modern device)

So i thought i'd use it as a ipod of sorts.

The first problem i came across was that this doesn't support anything outside of MP3s and WAV files. as i wanted to pull some videogame audio onto it, witch were Ogg files.

So as the tech lover with a tendency of slipping my fingers into most devices i own (and don't own...). I just had to see if i can update it to support a wider variety of formats. And maybe along the way remove the old interface for a more purpose built one... maybe.

The issues

The software for accessing this thing are obsolete as hell and are no longer supported.

Shes built like a tank and i cant get her open :(

related to number 1. any guide on how to access the software has a "pocket pc" witch this is not...

The goal is to hack this and make it mine :3. maybe make my own splash screen and menu, but essentially make it read more formats.

i'll continue this post ones i get something going.

[anopenbookunderlockandkey]

The Smart Tech Chat

Eddie: Buck why does the dishwasher say “software update failed”???

Buck: well… because the software update failed

Eddie: 🙄🙄🙄

Eddie: but why does it need a software update? What software????

Buck: it’s on the internet!

Eddie: is this dishwasher a Hildy????

Buck: 😇

Eddie: Buck……

Eddie: why is a dishwasher with internet connection even necessary

Buck: it needs the internet to download software updates

Eddie: but why does my dishwasher need software updates???? What would need to be updated about running water and soap?!

Buck: it needs to fix security vulnerabilities! Duh Eddie!

Eddie: …

Eddie: does my dishwasher go off if there’s an intruder?

Buck: lmao no of course not, that’s silly

Buck: it needs security updates because it’s on the internet!

Eddie: 😡

Eddie: please stop getting more Hildys… I hate Smart technology

Eddie: I AM SO SICK OF IT

Buck: are you sick of me too eddie?? 😥

Eddie: are you smart tech, Buck?

Buck: if I was would you still love me???

Eddie: …

Buck: Eds?

Buck: answer the question Eds

Buck: would you still live me if I was Hildy???

Buck: EDDIE

*two days later*

Eddie: god dammit, Buck, did you somehow make my gps your voice???

Buck: do you still love me now that I’m smart technology

Eddie: oh my god

Written for the Eddie to my Buck @professionalprocrastinator22 , don’t leave me alone with your phone babe, your GPS isn’t safe if you leave me and @gravelyhalversobbing unsupervised 🤪

Inspired by:

[fashion-foxy]

EAH Game Update - 1/3/25 This is a data mining and archival project at this point, but I've already said that. Also, FAQ answer - Why not rebuild the game/make your own server?

SO, (frequent updates? Who even am I?)

I went to look at the code for the EAH game cause it'd been a while, and I've learned a bit more, and here are the not so great discoveries

It requires a constant internet connection (very very not good, basically the final nail in the coffin that we would have to rebuild the game to play it since we don't have any of the sever stuff, below is paragraph about how that wouldn't be very feasible for me rn)

It's built on an old version of Google Play Services (GPS handles internet connection, any permissions, login details, VERY important for this game)

There is a sort of login system, it doesn't look like it can function with modern android software

The Big Question Finally Answered:

Why Not Rebuild the Game and/or Make Your Own Server?

I am not qualified whatsoever.

I have no experience maintaining servers or the resources to maintain severs.

I could try to assemble a team to rebuild the game, but I do not trust myself at all to hold a team together. I love this Fandom. I love the community, but I have heard nothing but horror stories about fan maintained server game revivals. I know that projects such as Club Penguin have been successful, but that project was at one point owned by Disney and was a very profitable franchise without Disney. This is a very obscure mobile game for a doll line that lasted for 4 years and was dethroned by a Disney Channel original movie.

Again, I'm not giving up archiving this game. I will continue making posts about the game and doing the best I can to preserve it. I do not have hope that this game will be playable. My opinion and circumstances may change, and if you've been following this project, you will know it has, but right now, I don't think we can play it.

[gpscomputerworld]

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[kick-the-clouds]

Science Denialism: The Ultimate Hobby for the Misguided

Welcome to the world where facts are optional, and opinions reign supreme. Yes, we’re talking about science denialism, the pastime of choice for those who find reality just a tad too inconvenient.

The Art of Denial

Science denialism is like choosing to believe the Earth is flat because round things are just too mainstream. It’s the ultimate exercise in selective hearing, where evidence is ignored in favor of gut feelings and conspiracy theories. Who needs peer-reviewed studies when you have a YouTube video with ominous music and a guy in a basement?

Why It’s So Easy

Denying science is as easy as pie—no, easier. It’s like choosing to believe that calories don’t count if you eat standing up. The allure lies in its simplicity. You don’t need to understand complex data or pesky scientific methods. Just pick a belief, any belief, and stick with it. It’s like a buffet of ignorance, and you can have as much as you want.

The Science of Recovery

But fear not, dear denialists, for science is here to save you from yourselves. Think of science as the friend who tells you that, no, you can’t live on pizza alone. It offers a path back to reality, with evidence and logic as your guiding stars. It’s like a GPS for your brain, recalculating your route every time you take a wrong turn into the land of misinformation.

Pre-Bunking the Criticisms

“But science changes all the time!” cry the critics. Yes, it does. That’s called progress. It’s like updating your phone’s software to fix bugs and improve performance. Science evolves, and that’s a good thing. It’s not flip-flopping; it’s learning. Imagine if we still believed in leeches as the cure-all for every ailment. Progress, folks. Embrace it.

Calls to Action

So, what can you do? Start by questioning your own beliefs. Are they based on evidence or just a stubborn refusal to accept facts? Engage with scientific literature, not just headlines. Talk to experts, not just your uncle who thinks the moon landing was faked. And most importantly, be open to changing your mind. It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of growth.

Conclusion: Embrace Reality

In the end, science denialism is a choice—a choice to ignore the wealth of knowledge available to us. But remember, reality doesn’t care about your beliefs. It just is. So, why not embrace it? After all, the truth may be stranger than fiction, but it’s also a lot more useful.

[ema0rsully]

Nicktoons Unite: Turning the Tables (Wattpad)

1: Friends

Ages:

Danny: 18

Jimmy: 16

Timmy: 16

Spongebob: 30

Wanda & Cozmo: ???

(If you're wondering why Timmy still has his godparents, it's because he needs them to protect the universe. So the Fairy Council promoted Wanda and Cozmo from GP -GodParents- to Gs -Guardians-)

3rd POV

     We all know the famous four. Danny Fenton, Ghost Boy. Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius. Timmy Turner, Magic Kid. And lastly, Spongebob Squarepants, A Goofy Goober. Out of the four, they knew Spongebob was the most outgoing, positive minded and caring guy.

     To Danny, Spongebob was that one uncle in the family that everyone likes. Ready to bail you out of a lecture from your parents. Brings the best food and is just an awesome guy. Danny likes Spongebob very much and considers him a close friend. Danny would talk about any issues he's having and Spongebob tries to comfort him and give him a positive outlook. Spongebob oddly understands the struggles of being a ghost, according to him he and his best friend Patrick were cursed to become a ghost once.

     To Timmy, Spongebob is a rad friend. Spongebob may act weak but man is he strong. The two would always play on Timmy's ps4. They would play for hours without end until Spongebob needs to leave. Spongebob sometimes annoys Timmy by lecturing him about how he should be more careful about what he wishes for and what not to wish for. One thing that bothers Timmy is how empathic Spongebob is. It's like some creepy superpower he has. Out of the three, Spongebob knew exactly what to do when Timmy was feeling down. One thing the two of them love to do together is prank the other two. The amount of time Jimmy and Danny get pranked by the duo is ridiculously hilarious.

     To Jimmy, he doesn't know what he sees Spongebob as. He sees him as many things. Odd. Different. Strange. Weird. But of course, most importantly, he sees him as a friend. Since Spongebob sometimes help Sandy in her lab, he's the one that's mostly lending a helping hand in Jimmy's lab. Spongebob may not be a science expert, but that doesn't mean he doesn't listen. He takes note of all the things Sandy talks about in her lab, and if she forgets it, he reminds her. He does the same with Jimmy which impresses him. He wonders how much information can Spongebob absorb. There's always something that Spongebob does that breaks the laws of physics, gravity or any kind of law. At the end of the day, Jimmy would often fall asleep on his desk and wake up in his bed without any memory of waking up. He knew it was Spongebob's doing because Danny and Timmy never dare to enter his lab without his permission.

Spongebob is the only one keeping in touch. Jimmy, Timmy and Danny may be friends but they find it awkward to randomly appear through the portal that connects each other's dimensions just for a visit. It's just, awkward. Which is why they're perfectly content with Spongebob's regular visits. They can easily ask Spongebob how's the other doing without actually visiting the other. Simple routine. Spongebob always comes to visit around 5 pm on Wednesday(Danny), Thursday(Jimmy) and Friday(Timmy) every week. Surprisingly, despite being from different dimensions, their time zones are the same. So they don't have to bother wondering if the other is fast asleep or in school. Spongebob would stay at a maximum of 5 hours to spend time with them. If he didn't show up, he would've messaged them the reason for his absence through a phone-like communicator that can send messages from one dimension to another.

     At first, Jimmy built this communicator to only use when there is an emergency, but after a while, he updated the software to become more phone-like. Now it can send messages and call like a normal phone. It's still useful during emergencies. If a problem rises, there's a hidden button on the side of the communicator that would alert the others for help. When it comes to travelling, they've built a sophisticated portal that can easily send them to any dimension they need. Since Jimmy has already added their coordinates, all they have to do is click the location they want to go, and they go.

Danny POV

     Man, what a rough day! Today got shoved into a locker by Dash and his friends. Lost all my lunch money. Had to round up a bunch of poltergeists at school and almost got myself beaten to a pulp and worse of all. I'm grounded! I came home very late after a fight with the Skulker, I came home thinking my parents were fast asleep. I was wrong. They grounded me on the spot when I didn't give a solid reason. Now I can't hang out with Sam and Tucker like I usually do.

     When I stepped in through the front door, I saw Jazz coming down the stairs. She looks ready for a night out. "Finally ladies n gentlemen after thousands of years, she has finally found 'The One'!" I announced. She raised an eyebrow at me, "Very Funny. I'm just going out to the mall with a couple of friends. I would've invited you along buuuttt~" she teased. I rolled my eyes, "yeah yeah, whatever. I'm going to my room" I said as I walked up the stairs.

I shut the door and flopped onto my bed. I took out my phone to scroll through social media when I realised, today is Wednesday! Spongebob is going to come and visit me, but he can't see me like this. All bruised up and dirty. It will worry him. I quickly got up and changed clothes. It was a bit hard since my body was in bad shape, but I managed to slip through a sweater and sweatpants. I think I might've fractured a bone or two but I'm sure my body will heal on its own.

     I opened my closet door so it was easy for Spongebob to enter. Jimmy built these portal machines to make it easier for us to travel to each other. Mine is built into my closet so that my parents won't find it. Jimmy even made it the same colour as the walls to blend in. I looked at the time, it was 4:50 pm. Only ten minutes until Spongebob arrives. I sat on my bed waiting for the sponge.

1 minute later..

2 minutes later...

5 minutes later...

10 minutes later...

No sign of the sponge.

~✨🖤🌈

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This was a guidance group, and this technology was long, LONG before GPS. It has used uploaded star chart software to look at stars viewed through an upward-looking telescopic device. This accurately determined where both it and the airplane were. This device as a package was called ANS. NASA maintainers nicknamed it R2D2 because of a vague resemblance. Here, it is shown on its support cart; it was installed and removed from a cavity in the airplane using a crane and was considerably heavy. Built by Northrop. ( Davenport Kirk James)

The astro-inertial navigation system (ANS) of the SR-71 Blackbird was a remarkable feat of engineering that allowed the aircraft to navigate with unprecedented precision and accuracy, even over long distances and in challenging conditions. The system's ability to track stars through a quartz glass window, even in daylight, was a critical factor in its success. The quarts glass was fused to the hule which was a breakthrough technology.

Here's how the ANS worked:

1. Primary relationship Alignment: Before takeoff, the ANS's gyroscopes were carefully aligned with the Earth's magnetic field. This initial alignment was crucial for ensuring the accuracy of the system's position calculations.

2. Star Tracking: Once airborne, the ANS would track stars through a circular quartz glass window located on the upper fuselage. The star tracker used a photomultiplier tube to detect the light from stars, and its computer system would then identify the stars based on their positions and brightness.

3.Position Calculation: Using the positions of the tracked stars, the ANS's computer would calculate the aircraft's position relative to a known reference point. This position information was then updated continuously throughout the flight.

4. Navigation Guidance: The ANS could provide the pilot with navigation guidance, including the aircraft's current position, heading, and course. This information was crucial for maintaining accurate flight paths and reaching designated targets.

5. Daytime Star Tracking: The ANS's "blue light" source star tracker was a unique feature that allowed the system to track stars even in daylight. This was achieved by using a special filter that selectively passed only blue light, which is scattered less by the atmosphere than other wavelengths.

6 Redundancy: The ANS was designed with redundancy in mind, incorporating multiple gyroscopes and star trackers to ensure continuous operation even if one component failed.

The ANS played a critical role in the SR-71's success, enabling it to perform reconnaissance missions over vast distances and in hostile environments. The system's combination of precision, reliability, and all-weather capability made it a revolutionary technology in its time. Michael Rutchland #Habubrats

I need to add one of my Dad’s Richard “Butch”Sheffield stories from his book about testing GPS parking lot of the Pentagon with some Generals.The Army and the Navy were very impressed by what the Air Force had….a new thing called GPS. ~Linda Sheffield Miller

Photo of the quartz glass was taken by Curt Mason

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[rehan-14]

As a trucker, you can perform various tasks within truck dispatching:

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5. Comply with safety regulations, hours of service, and company policies.

6. Communicate with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers.

7. Update dispatchers on shipment status and any issues.

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2. Fuel management: optimize fuel efficiency and costs.

3. Maintenance scheduling: coordinate vehicle maintenance.

4. Logkeeping: maintain accurate records of hours, miles, and cargo.

5. Customer service: interact with shippers, receivers, and brokers.

6. Route optimization: suggest alternative routes or improvements.

7. Load optimization: maximize cargo capacity and revenue.

*Technology Used:*

1. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

2. GPS tracking systems

3. Mobile apps (e.g., Trucker Path, TruckStop)

4. Fleet management software (e.g., TMW, McLeod)

5. Communication platforms (e.g., phone, email, messaging apps)

*Skills Required:*

1. Knowledge of transportation regulations

2. Navigation and route-planning skills

3. Time management and organization

4. Communication and customer service skills

5. Mechanical knowledge of trucks and equipment

6. Adaptability and problem-solving

7. Attention to detail and safety protocols

*Career Advancements:*

1. Lead driver or mentor

2. Fleet manager

3. Safety inspector

4. Dispatch coordinator

5. Logistics manager

6. Owner-operator or small fleet owner

7. Transportation consultant

*Benefits:*

1. Competitive pay and benefits

2. Job security and stability

3. Opportunities for advancement

4. Independence on the road

5. Variety in routes and cargo

6. Sense of accomplishment and satisfaction

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[almostfini]

My disability story pt 3/?

Pts 1 and 2

Ran out of energy to finish this before the end of Disability Pride month but I'm forging on anyway!

Last time I talked about my autism. Some notable traits to include are severe prosopagnosia and topographical disorientation aka "face and map blindness" but I don't like those terms because it makes people think I literally can't see faces/maps. Proso is shorter anyway and so is "bad at maps". They're both related to the same part of the brain. Basically most people are born with built in software that sees a face and saves it as a face.

I didn't get that update so my brain processes facial features separate from each other. I have to memorize faces "manually" by studying every square inch of them in a variety of microexpressions. Imagine trying to find a quote in a book of a language you don't read. You'd have to look at each sentence and word one at a time. Eventually you'd probably pick up some clues to help narrow it down. Same with proso. I distinguish people mainly by context, hair, clothes, voice, gait, mannerisms, etc.

I manage pretty well but interacting with new people is challenging. It's hurt my relationships when people take it personally. It's affected my job performance many times (customers get mad if you greet them too many times)

Directional difficulties are similar, I can memorize a route or a map if I study it enough times but without an internal GPS I get lost if I take a detour.

I also might have dyscalulia? I also had little actual math education (story for another time, had severe educational neglect). I can't count back change to save my life, I struggle with basic arithmetic, I transpose numbers frequently. When I worked at a hotel I would often get a call over the radio to bring towels to a room and by the time I got to the floor I'd forgotten which room.

These disabilities are always present but they only come up situationally. I can work around them most of the time but they made it really difficult to find and keep employment back when I was well enough to work.

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Battery Optimization Techniques for iPhone

In a world dominated by smartphones, the iPhone stands out for its sleek design and advanced features. However, one common challenge users face is managing the device's battery life. The following guide will explore effective battery optimization techniques for iPhones, ensuring you get the most out of your device without constantly searching for a charging cable.

Understanding Battery Drain on iPhones

The first step in optimizing your iPhone's battery life is understanding what contributes to battery drain. Numerous factors, including resource-intensive apps and certain settings, can significantly impact how long your battery lasts. By identifying and addressing these factors, users can take control of their device's power consumption. iPhone repair melbourne is a possible solution for you!

Built-in Features for Battery Optimization

Fortunately, Apple provides built-in features within the iOS settings that can aid in battery optimization. Navigating through your iPhone's settings allows you to customize aspects like background app refresh and location services, both of which can have a substantial impact on battery life.

Display and Brightness Settings

The brightness of your iPhone's display is a major factor affecting battery life. By adjusting your screen brightness and utilizing other display settings, you can strike a balance between visibility and power consumption, ensuring your battery lasts longer throughout the day.

App-Specific Optimization Techniques

Popular apps, especially those with frequent updates and notifications, can contribute significantly to battery drain. This section will provide specific tips for optimizing apps like social media platforms, email, and messaging apps, helping users strike a balance between staying connected and preserving battery life.

Utilizing Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode is a built-in feature designed to extend battery life when it's needed most. We'll explore when and how to activate Low Power Mode for maximum benefit, ensuring your iPhone can last through those critical moments.

Regular Software Updates

Keeping your iPhone's operating system up to date is crucial for both security and battery optimization. We'll delve into the importance of regular software updates and guide users on how to keep their devices running the latest iOS version.

Optimizing Push Notifications

While notifications keep us informed, they can also contribute to battery drain. This section will provide insights into managing and customizing your notification settings, ensuring you stay connected without compromising battery life.

Battery Health Monitoring

Understanding and monitoring your iPhone's battery health is essential for long-term performance. We'll guide users on how to check their battery health and provide tips on maintaining a healthy battery, including when to consider a replacement.

Third-Party Apps for Battery Management

In the vast world of apps, some are specifically designed to optimize battery performance. However, caution is necessary when choosing third-party apps. We'll discuss the types of apps available and provide tips on selecting reliable options.

Charging Best Practices

There are many myths surrounding iPhone charging cycles. This section will debunk common misconceptions and provide users with optimal charging practices to prolong battery life.

Background App Refresh Management

Background app refresh allows apps to update content even when not in use, contributing to battery drain. We'll explore how to identify and control background app refresh, focusing on specific apps that commonly use this feature.

Location Services and GPS Usage

Location services, while handy, can be a significant drain on your battery. We'll discuss the impact of GPS usage and provide tips on managing location services to strike a balance between functionality and battery life.

Avoiding Extreme Temperatures

Temperature extremes can affect battery performance. This section will outline how temperature impacts your iPhone's battery and offer practical tips for keeping your device within the optimal temperature range.

Conclusion

Optimizing your iPhone's battery life doesn't have to be a complex task. By implementing the techniques discussed in this guide, users can enjoy longer battery life without sacrificing the functionality and convenience that iPhones provide. Take control of your device's power consumption and make the most out of every charge.

[chroniclesofrain]

"Gen-Z Diaries: Navigating Daily Life in the Digital Age"

Looking back at my daily routine, I can't help but admit how deeply technology has embedded itself into my daily existence. As an individual living in the digital age and a part of Generation Z, I was born with technology all around me. It's just the way life has always been for me.

How I start my day

I begin my day by waking up to the sound of my smartphone's alarm. When the loud alarm on my phone goes off, it signals my brain that I should start my day. I remember my mom once described how she would set an alarm on an actual clock. But now, traditional alarm clocks are a thing of the past since smartphones have these kinds of applications built-in to make life more convenient.

Productivity and academic

After getting myself ready for the day, I dive into working on the stuff I need to get done––academic or chore. My phone, tablet, laptop, and several software programs have evolved into my go-to working tools. For instance, Canvas, Gmeet, Gmail, and Zoom are examples of collaborative technologies that have changed the way I communicate with friends, peers, and family. Despite remotely studying and not personally seeing my blockmates and friends, technology brought connectivity to my life. Fortunately, whenever we have onsite classes, navigating or GPS applications direct me through my commute. Generally, It shows me real-time updates on traffic as well as suggestions on faster routes to avoid heavy traffic.

Primary health companion

Whenever I have extra time on my hands, I try my best to work out. Recently, I got a smartwatch with a fitness tracker app, and it has been nudging me to stand on my feet and move. Consequently, I found myself prioritizing my well-being and moving more often since it amazes me whenever it displays my progress.

Entertainment

Aside from working out, streaming movies is what keeps me busy. Streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ have given me endless options of content to explore and watch. Furthermore, online shopping has also become a part of my regular activity. Admittedly, the ease of browsing for the items I need, adding them to my cart, and having them delivered right in front of my door amazes me. Additionally, mobile banking and cash app wallets such as Gcsh made managing finances easier. Generally, it eases the way I pay for the items I buy online or whenever I forget to bring cash with me.

Bedtime

As the day draws to a close, I get ready before retiring to my bed. I then turn on a decent film or television show that will help me relax and easily sleep. Last but not least, I always make sure my alarm is set so I won't be late for my day tomorrow. And that's how my day-to-day activities go.

Technology has transformed how I manage my daily routines, but sometimes, I can't help but ponder and miss the days when technology was only a form of entertainment for me. Although it served as my timekeeper, guide, and connection to the outside world that brings convenience, efficiency, connectivity, and such, I always remind myself not to be overdependent on technology.