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The Art of Alastor's Expressions: An Analysis by an Profressional Cartoon Artist and Current Animation Student

This is not related to TOH but I wanted to bring this up because the art how they animate Alastor's facial expressions deeply fanisnates and heavily impresses me. And also because I'm an animation nut and I am currently in animation school and I heavily appreciate the art of animation.

In Dad Beat Dad, during the scene where Husk confronts Alastor about Mimzy, directly after when Husk says, "You've been gone a while, and it's not like anyone knows why," there is exactly THREE frames where Alastor's pupils turn into dials as he eyes away. (Being most noticable on the first)

Now I gurantee since Husk was talking, there was a good amount of viewers focusing on him as the focal point, over Alastor, despite this shot being from Alastor's POV. Meaning a lot of people probably missed Alastor even eyeing away at all on their first viewing. But this is noticable on a rewatch and if you just focus on Alastor as the focal point.

But I have never seen anyone point out that his pupils actually turn into dials here. And you definitely wouldn't even notice UNLESS you spefically paused on one of those three frames. To give you an idea of how truly fast these frames go by, typical 2D animation runs at 24 fps. These three frames only last 20 milliseconds together. And since the detail is so tiny it is nearly impossible to notice when the shot is running normally at 24 fps. Its even hard to notice if you pause on these three frames because this detail is so small.

Whoever animated this added this detail despite the fact nearly no one would notice just to truly show Alastor losing his compsure. And as one of my animation profressors said "Every detail in animation is intentional since you create everything from nothing," (Unless it is an animation error) And as someone who is currently in a hand drawn 2D animation class, yeah, you spend a while on every single frame, knowing its only gonna be shown for a few milliseconds and the overwhelming majority of people will never notice or even care to notice. But You can slip in tiny details like this that add an incredible amount of insight to the very slim margin of people who will dissect your animation looking for details, or even just looking for funny inbetween frames or animation errors and they happen to discover a cool detail you left.

Back on the topic of Alastor. People have noticed that often Alastor's eyes give away how he's truly feeling through the mask of the smile he puts on. And they're absolutely right. But ive never seen anyone talk about this moment.

And in these brief three frames he loses his compsure for just a BRIEF moment upon being reminded of his deal. In fact, look at his expression in both the key frames right before these three inbetween/extreme frames

Overwhelmingly confident after he says "Who in their right mind would cross me?"

Doubtful of Husk after he says "You've been gone a while"

Losing his compsure when Husk reminds him of his deal after he says "And it's not like anyone knows why,"

Then puts on his classic mask, with that look in his eyes completely gone, saying "They don't need to know," (about why he was gone)

It's incredible how much three frames of showing Alastor losing his compsure adds to his character and this scene.

Also, This is not the only time where Alastor has an expression where it's clear that his deal is some sort of trigger to him, either. (Outside his verse in Finale which is obvious) Just look at these frames when Zestial simply comments that he's be gone for a while and there were rumors that he fell to holy arms

(wasn't able to include the other frame of his eyes going side to side damn you tumblr)

He also clearly looks away from Zestial as well, avoiding eye contact or even facing him when Zestial questions why he's been gone, indirectly reminding Alastor of his deal.

I love these such tiny details about Alastor. Its clear he is often hiding so much behind his smile. And since I can't add more pictures (thanks tumblr), I cannot even go into the two frames where he actually does frown, or another two frames where it's up for debate if he frowns. But I feel like there's more to say here where his eyes give away everything despite his smile, even if its just for a few frames, rather then the four frames where its either up for debate if he is frowning or he is clearly frowning.

I also want to mention that accomplishing expressions like like this is incredibly hard. Drawing is hard. Animating is even harder And despite expressions being my strong point, expressions are still hard as hell.

Most and sometimes all parts of the face go into making the right expression. Eyes, eyebrows and the mouth are the main factors, but you can even use the nose for extereme negative emotions (often used for extreme anger, hysterical ugly crying, or intense disgust. Hazbin actually does this for Alastor in one shot to my memory When Carmilla says she wasn't wondering where Alastor has been for the past 7 years) And depending on the character design, you can also even use their ears (positive emotions they perk up, and negative emotions they flatten. Most commonly seen in characters with animal ears but humanoid characters with pointed human-like ears can do this too. Like the witches from The Owl House for example the use of Ears also apply to Alastor when he experiences EXTREME negative emotions... Or Susan)

But when you take away a major part of the face, mainly eyes or the mouth, making the proper expressions becomes a lot harder. But it is possible. think Let Me Explain Studios or character's with hair covering both or even one eye. But Alastor is the only case I've seen where he actually does have ALL the facial features for expressions available, (including ears which is not common!) BUT one of them is actively working against the others parts of the expression, which is the fact that he is REQUIRED to smile. That means you must always draw him smiling, in every single frame, but try and use his other features (mainly his eyes and sometimes his nose or ears) to try and hint at his true emotions. Take a moment to think how HARD that is. That is insane.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed my Ted talk about Alastor and his emotions lmao.

[philtstone]

Aditha/nandini jacket

AFTER A MILLION YEARS I FINIALLY FINISHED THIS set in this verse and a prequel to the silly asides in this fic. a mix of book and movie canon as usual! for those who responded to my wip poll im sorry i ignored literally all of your votes and instead worked on "in which vandiyadevan is trapped in the toilet" but it ended up working out for everyone (me and the 2 mutuals reading this) so whos laughing NOW anyway apologies in advance for any cultural errors or general incoherency; its one in the morning and maya is in a different time zone. i had to google things! also none of this is serious. enjoy!

Evening is cooler than Nandini expected.

After the tumultuous heat of Poonghuzhali’s van, and the station, and the day, and the week — well, she did not anticipate shivering in the dark outside this dormitory. The leather motorcycle jacket she so pointedly wore in the blistering sun now, a week later, lies untouched beside her. They have had three stare-offs in the last twenty minutes, she and the jacket. She cannot bring herself to put it on; the idea leaves a queer feeling in her belly that she doesn’t care to examine. 

The dormitory itself is a relatively humble one, considering the wealth of its former occupant’s family. More a boy’s hostel than the kind of lodging the Cholas might secure for their most beloved child. Arunmozhi seems completely unbothered by the state of it. He grins widely at the orange toned walls, scuffed, and the low doors, slamming open and shut at intervals (though less now, so late into the night), and the general ruckus of the boys who greet them. They were all but cheering in welcome of their former dorm mate and his mismatched band of traveling companions, needing a place to avoid the authorities and – impossibly – his Uncles’ and her fathers’ spies, last minute. There was a lot of hugging that went around, at any rate. It’s not quite an elder siblingish relationship, Nandini thinks, though she is absurdly then struck by the question of whether the benign, chummy, kindly way Arunmozhi interacts with the younger boys is patterned after the way his own — that is to say, he has an older br — oooh.

Nandini does not want to think about it.

Just as well, because she’s many other, marginally less useless things to think of.

She is thinking of these things quite obsessively, in matter of fact. Scientific observation would suggest a verge on neuroticism. So it goes in Nandini’s head: oh, Lord, My Mother. She is Here. I’ve met Her. She is Alive after all, and so Beautiful, and so Fucking Weird. 

(The capitalizations are quite manifest in her own thoughts). 

If anyone else were to say the last she’d box them, but God it is true, and Nandini is nearly brought to happy tears by the realness of her mother’s strangeness. Her mother is exactly the same height as she. Her ears are not pierced. She favours her left leg, while Nandini favours neither, but when she walks she sways her hips in much the same way Nandini does when she is not thinking about it. She has hair which is nearly the same length and weight and texture, and it curls around the ears such that it must tickle – Nandini has much experience with this. Her mother’s fingers taper off as hers do; the nail beds are the same; her mother’s chin dimples against her neck in a way Nandini has always felt insecure about in herself. They have a mole in the same spot on their arm; Nandini’s left toe has a bunion near identical to the left toe of her mother; the bottom row of her mother’s teeth lay the same; her mother’s breasts are not very small, but not overly large either, and sit in the same position Nandini's do; her cheeks possess vestiges of the same roundness; her elbow wrinkles in the same way; her eyebrows are a bit unkempt in the middle, like Nandini’s were when she was a child and could not be bothered with their upkeep.

How strange it is! To see your own face so clearly in another. The slope of her nose — the curve of her mouth — the way her hair falls. Nandini wonders if this is what she will look like when she is old. She wonders if she is what her mother looked like when she was young. Surely the answer is yes. They are now inseparable in her mind, she and her mother, and it is overwhelming. She does not even need a father anymore; he has been axed from the equation. She has a mother. She knows her mother! 

And when she saw her mother for the first time, cheerfully led out of the very mundane, uninspired Thanjai local jail, her mother knew her. Nandini had stood, transfixed, as Mandakini had touched her gently on the cheek, just so, and began to cry quiet little tears that slipped down her cheeks like they were the simplest thing in the world for her to give, to feel, to shed.

Nandini has always hated crying. Real crying, anyway; she is an expert fake crier, as anyone successful in the world of Tamil soaps must be. But real crying is snotty and uncontrollable and undignified. 

Nandini thinks (she has been thinking all evening – it is really getting to be bad for her health) that is what makes her mother at once so unfamiliar, too.

There is so much tenderness in her face. Even without words (Nandini is so very good with words, honeyed and poisoned and flat and querulous, even, rarely, honest) her mother tells the world of her love. For her daughter (who craves it so badly); for Arunmozhi (who despite Nandini’s earliest assumptions seems to know he must earn it, however freely it is given); for simply living, it seems. Nandini cannot understand this last part. Life has been on whole pretty miserable, for her mother. What right does it have to her love? 

Nandini does not think she could ever love like that. 

She’s seated and steeped in these ruminations on the topmost step of the dusty concrete facing the dormitory courtyard; behind her must be the toilets, for there is a light on inside one of them, and in front of her is a small garden decorated with scraggly trees which housed the mango-stealing monkey who had earlier been tormenting the dorm’s inhabitants, and a little walking path. Earlier, in the dark, she saw Arunmozhi and her mother (her mother!) start off on a little walk along the path. She supposes it does make sense; they have not seen each other in a while, and he has explained to her how Mandakini saved him from that lake, and that rickshaw, and also his own slippery bathtub once in this very same dorm. They’re old pals: Nandini knew this going into the venture. He knows sign language and everything, and can communicate with her far better than Nandini can. So it makes sense that they must now catch each other up – she on why the police inspector was bribed to arrest her (this is still a little muddy) and he on his future career plans (vague) and current family business rescue plans (hairbrained and relying too much on the goodwill of Nandini herself, if she’s being honest). But watching them go, arm in arm, signing animatedly at one another left a strange ache in her heart. That was a while ago. Bits of the yard are illuminated by the light from one or two dorm windows, but on whole, it is past curfew, and therefore dark; Nandini is more or less alone with her thoughts and also the noise from the city beyond the wall. 

Being alone, she has spent the last thirty seconds staring sightlessly at some invisible point in front of her, eyes the size of saucers, spiraling.

“Erm – ahem.”

Nandini startles so badly her bangle-clad wrist nearly knocks into her own nose.

Aditha Karikalan has never been particularly tall. When they were teenagers there was a brief month where she had an inch on him. Right now, however, he stands above her such that she has to look up, and once more notice the fact that he does carry himself with a kind of dignified height. Which Nandini appreciates. Or did appreciate. Or – well, she is not sure. The last week has been quite a lot of everything. He wears a loose linen button down in a bright orange pattern open over a t-shirt, and a simple dhoti clumsily tied (she remembers the rare time he wore one in school, when they weren’t wearing their uniforms, she had helped him tie it), and sandals, and his wrists are sporting a nice fancy watch but they’re also covered in enough bead bracelets that, paired with his hair – unruly and wild and long as ever – he really does look far more the part of children’s camp counselor than first son of any kind of business mogul-cum-politician. 

Which Nandini appreciates. Or could appreciate. Or – well, she is not sure. A week ago, she would have very deliberately said, well, and what does a camp counselor make, anyway – I want to be a Bollywood actress, and glared him down out of spite. 

The last week really has been a lot of everything.

Anyway; she stares at him. Amidst her up-til-now very private spiraling.

Her mother her mother her mother her mother oh she is so known but so unknown oh they cannot love the same oh perhaps Nandini cannot love at all oh that must mean that must mean must it mean? that she, Nandini, well could she be broken is that what her mother sees surely she sees –

“I just – well. There’s the – the restroom is right there. So I’d come to …” And here Aditha stops his terribly uncomfortable and verging on comical awkward explanation, tilts his head – some immaterial spark of understanding happening in his sharp lovely eyes – and says, in an abortedly gruff tone that does very little to prevent what happens next,  “Nandini … are you – alright?”

Nandini, rather unexpectedly, begins blubbering. Loudly.

Her face crumples in on itself. Her shoulders hunch inward. Her nose gets snotty and her throat clogs up. And in general, she makes a very pathetic sort of hiccupy wailing noise, which she had not planned for.

“Shit,” says Aditha above her, after a moment of stunned silence. “Fuck, okay – Nandini? Well, you shouldn’t cry – come on, pull it together. The toilets are right there, look, someone’s even using them. Uh – well – alright, alright. It’s alright.”

None of his stammered, asinine condolences register much in Nandini’s ears. She is just very overwhelmed. It is only after a moment of her crying, sat on her rump outside the men’s toilets, that the stiff, chilly awkwardness of the night air changes, and there is a person quite suddenly beside her, and then not just beside her at all, but holding her – his arms carefully wrapped around her shoulders, his warm chest a perfect distance from her cheek, his large hands flattening clumsily over her back. Their knees bump together, and it isn’t very graceful at all – she refuses to move, so he must lean over ungainingly, and is probably quite uncomfortable doing it. 

Nandini cries into Aditha’s shoulder for five or ten minutes. He only pats her back stupidly once, at the start, and by the end of it, it is a proper embrace, and they are even rocking back and forth just a little.

It’s nice.

Presently, Nandini’s tears slow, and she registers the position she is in more properly. Whole-bodily, in fact. She had not expected that her body’s memory would slip back into this embrace so easily, and the realization is disquieting. She does not move, and Aditha does not move – she wonders if he is having the same panicked, wary thoughts – and so they sit in a stupid little impasse, hugging, for another two minutes. 

It’s getting to the point where she is noticing his cologne, so Nandini decides it is high time to pull herself together; she sits up, wiping at the snot on her face, and pretends her stomach is not in knots. A lopsided roll of toilet paper materializes in front of her nose. Oh – Aditha is holding it. She eyes it like a ticking bomb. It’s a bit squashed, like it was in his pocket. He must have brought it with him, earlier, which means he really did mean to use the bathroom, which means he hadn’t actually sought her out – 

Had he? He’s still holding her, sort of, and Nandini is terribly disoriented to realize that it is not an abhorrent sort of feeling, as she has very deliberately imagined it would be in the past, when hosting her more elaborate and vindictive daydreams in which she supposed they might reunite, not because she missed him badly but because she nursed ongoing fantasies of holy vengeance; all of those ended with her dumping a bucket of slop over his head. Instead, she has stopped feeling a decent measure of her earlier anxiety, and is breathing more normally now, and the rapidity of her thoughts have veered away from the breakneck pace of before. 

That could just be the crying. Her brother used to say that a tender weeping was good for one’s spirit. 

Nandini’s lip wobbles again; she misses Nambi, and is overwhelmed with a trickling feeling of shame – hadn’t she just left him, for so many months, and ignored all his overly-formal emails? 

The idea of emails makes her remember she has not sent a mildly threatening missive (subject line: I Know You Know Something About Mandakini Nolastname) from her ghost account to Sundura Chola in a while, and then that makes her think, well, it’s pointless now – her stalwart ally Arnunmozhi won’t have any reason to give her gently reproachful looks re: her long term haunting of his invalid father anymore – she’s found her mother – and then she is re-visited, very strongly, at once, by the dual reality of oh God her mother and oh God, Aditha is holding me.

Fuck, she needs to blow her nose.

“Here,” comes Aditha’s low voice, as though he’s read her mind. Which of course he hasn’t. But still. He tears off a piece of the toilet paper for her. Nandini trembles, and does not know whether she ought to lean in closer, or pull away entirely. She can feel his heartbeat against her shoulder, and while Nandini does not have a lot of experience with the biological sciences, it is beating rather more quickly than the average human heart ought to be.

“Oh,” she says, taking the tissue on autopilot. She dabs at her face, which must surely be smeared in kajol by now, and then her nose, which is probably ugly and red.

Good thing it’s so late at night.

After she’s done, because there doesn’t seem anything better to do – the alternative is getting up and fleeing, and Nandini is not a coward – she turns and stares at him.

Aditha clears his throat and scuffs one foot into the dirt at their feet, but he doesn’t look away. He’s grown a beard. She noticed this first thing last week. He never had one before.

“It’s just,” Nandini says, again on autopilot, “-- my mother.”

Ah, her mother. Poonghuzhali had demonstrated a very rare bout of tearful emotion and Arunmozhi his by now expected kindly friendship; Vandiyadevan had slipped her extra clementines after his grocery run and even Kundavai had been looking at her more gently than usual all afternoon. 

Until now, Aditha had been avoiding her. At her words his expression flickers, oddly, a shade of genuine concern colouring his face, before settling into something not quite effortless in its knowing but careful and gentle. She’d forgotten that he could look at her like that. It’s different now, just a little bit. The Look from before was more boyish, and the look now has a kind of sadness to it that makes it feel more real. Maybe it’s the beard. Unease fills her chest again, tenses up her hands. What must he be thinking? Why did he go about all day avoiding her? Alright, so she has also been avoiding him – all week now, to be sure – but – but –

“It must be really strange,” he says suddenly. His voice is deeper than before but not by much. She has not noticed this until right now, because they are sitting so closely and he is speaking quite softly. “Finding – finding someone who is so like you, all of a sudden.”

Whatever was on the verge of backflipping in the pit of Nandini’s stomach sours. Her chin trembles; she looks away. “I suppose.”

“Can’t really prepare for it, I guess.”

She sniffs. “I’ve been looking for months,” she says, more pointedly than perhaps she means. Looking does not equal preparation; the person she was in that Sri Lankan library was not entirely well, let alone prepared. Nandini is woman enough to acknowledge this. To herself, anyway. 

“It’s – it’s funny really,” he continues, deliberately gruff again, but not with the awkwardness of before; it’s more sincere now, roughened with honesty, yet in a way that is entirely oblivious to Nandini’s chin wobbles, “I can’t really understand what she’s saying half the time,” he rubs at his knee with one free hand, “but you know what I’ll tell you – I don’t think – well, I’ve never seen anyone with the same sort of sweetness in their face.” 

“As what,” croaks Nandini.

He looks at her strangely. Nightlife honks and buzzes past the dorm walls, cocooning them. “As you,” he says, like she is being stupid.

Nandini flushes deep from within. No – he must be lying. Hadn’t he called her a poisonous witch just last week? 

She supposes he must have meant that, but she knows Aditha well, and she knows when he is lying, even now – she has come to know, through many a painful altercation (the witch thing, and also she has threatened to kill him a few times) – and she resolves that whatever he meant last week, right now, he is also being honest. She feels somewhat dizzy. The urge to bolt is real. He, too, is looking a bit terrified, like maybe he did not exactly plan to say that in so many words, or maybe he had but now that it is out in the open he’s realizing it sounds a lot more – a lot more – than anticipated. 

“Have you really watched my show?” Nandini blurts out, more loudly than she means to. 

If Aditha’s eyes were wide already, they widen even further in alarm. This was a tidbit Vandiyadevan gave away two days ago; she thinks Aditha has still not forgiven him. He stammers,

“It was the only thing on TV,” with very little bravado. But then, before Nandini’s chest can deflate, as though shaking himself he says, more resolutely, “well, what was I supposed to do? That one scene of yours went viral on Twitter and the aunties at camp – who know very little about acting, may I add – just repeated what they read, blah blah blah like twittering little quails, but I am an educated person, Nandini, and a role model for children, and I have to investigate my news for myself –”

“Thank you for the tissue,” Nandini interrupts, because if she keeps her mouth occupied, then maybe that will quell its urge to spread into a large smile – maybe even emit a hysteric giggle or two – as if it’s forgotten that she only went into dead-end television acting in the first place because of the Veera Pandiyan scandal –

How much of that was really Aditha’s fault, though?

Nandini’s heart thumps rapidly. Now she’s really being crazy. Think of your mother again, girl. Go back to blubbering or something. Aditha blinks at her a few times. The light is pretty dim (they are lit from behind), but just enough that she can see the flush on his neck and ears. Have they been this close the whole time? 

“You – you were shivering when I got here,” he manages, instead of answering. “It’s kind of cold, isn’t it?”

Nandini is not shivering now. In fact, the place where his arm is still held against her back is so warm she thinks she could doze off in contentment just leaned up against him, if not for the fact that her stomach is doing gymnastics beneath the crop of her top. She nods anyway.

“I will be fine.”

“You should wear your jacket,” he says, roughly.

Nandini blinks. “Oh – no, I can’t. That’s yours.”

She isn’t looking for a reaction, per se; the words just sort of come out. She can very well see the bob of his throat, though, and the slight inhale he takes – his chest moves against her shoulder – before he says,

“Come on, Nandu, it was a gift.”

Nandini is overcome by a very strong urge to scream. Or swoon. If she had ever had reasons for wanting to kill him, she’s forgotten them just now. In fact it is very easy to forget the existence of everything around them – her lingering fragility about her mother, or the fact that they are right out in the wide open air, and there’s the real possibility that Kundavai of all bloody people will interrupt them. All these are things entirely immaterial, because unbidden her hand has moved up to press gently against Aditha’s chest, and she can clearly feel the rough pad of his thumb against the bare skin of her back, and they really are sitting so very close – a puff of his breath brushes against her cheek – and her heart goes thump thump thump thump so loudly she can’t really hear anything else.

His eyes have dropped to her mouth. “Nandini, love …” he starts, in a murmured, involuntary whisper.

Nandini tilts her head so very slightly closer …

Bang! 

If it is possible for two people to jump a foot apart while still being seated, Nandini and Aditha achieve this. Behind them, in the spilling light of the open bathroom door, lounges the person of Vandiyadevan, who is doing a very bad job at putting on suave and chill airs. Faintly, there is the sound of a toilet flushing behind him.

“No one could have guessed how badly this door sticks, eh?” he says loudly, holding up a roll of paper not unsimilar to Aditha’s. He tries and fails to adjust his footing, stumbling sideways a little into the door frame and then giving them both the finger guns. “Well! Beautiful night. Don’t mind me, carry on!”

“Vandiyadevan,” Aditha’s voice filters into her ears distantly, like it is coming from very far away. “How – long … have you been in there?”

“I was using the facilities! What, can’t a man take a piss after a long day’s honest espionage –? Ayyo! Wait, no, I promise I’m leaving!”

“That’s not the – we weren’t doing anything –!” Nandini hears Aditha splutter out in a strangled yell.

Which is just as well, too, because by the time he has turned back around, she is already gone, bangles clinking as she flees, scrambled away to hide behind the dark corner of the building’s edge, where stands frozen and with her eyes squeezed shut, while her errant, traitorous heart tries its damndest to beat right out of her chest.

[judaismandsuch]

A Brilliant Biblical Commentary that I can't Believe

Now, as many of you may know Humanity/ Man is Created twice in Breishit (Genisis) the First time in Breishit 1:27: "And G-d created man in His image....male and female He Created them."

The Second time in Breishit 2:7, and finished in 2:22: "...[G-d] formed man from the dust of the earth.....and Man became a living being." "[HaShem] fashioned the rib He took from man into a woman." (obv a bunch of stuff happens between verse 7 and 22).

Now important notes: 1)There is a lot of established commentary on all of this, but that means there is too much to succinctly summaries other views, so if you are curious about the established interpretations for all this look it up yourself. 2) All the garden of Eden stuff is a cohesive story in chapter 2-3, not mentioned at all in relation to the first creation.

Anyways there is a lot of explanation and reconciiation of these verses, as it is troubling the HaShem would describe the creation of humanity twice, and the stories be very different. There are answers, brilliant ones, bad ones, etc. But I believe I am the first to have this response.

So... it is indeed troubling, until you look a few chapters later, specifically chapter 6.

Now between chapter 2 and 6 a bunch of stuff happens: The garden of Eden, Cain and Abel. Cain taking a wife. The First city builder, the first smiths, the first tent dwellers (more accuaretly the specific ancestor of those, but w/e). The descendents of Cain and Seth, the subtle decrease in life span, etc.

Now aside from the general "Wow this is bullshit, it human civilization didn't progress in that manner." or "Humanity never had a lifespan that long!" Bad faith arguments, you run into an issue.

Who the fuck are they marrying? Hell, it's implied that there are other humans around when Cain kills Abel, where did those guys come from?

Again, loads of commentary but here we are going to my tying all this together:

Chapter 6: The Children of G-d and the Nephilim. 6:2: "The children of G-d saw how beautiful the daughters of Man (or humanity) were, and took wives from among those that pleased them." 6:4:"It was then that the Nephilim (lit. the fallen) appeared on earth when the children of G-d cohabited with the daughters of Man who bore them offspring, they were the Heroes of Old, Men of Great renown."

Now, this has it's own issues, mainly: What the fuck? Who are the children of G-d? Who are the fallen (Nephilim)? And who the hell are the Heroes of Old?

Again, loads of answers for all that already. (BTW, in Numbers/Bamidbar 13:33 Nephilim are mentioned again. by the spies, who use the word to mean 'giant', since that is a quotation of a human speaking, whereas this is not, I can safely ignore "Nephilim means giant" in my exegesis).

Now my commentary (though clever you, you may have already put it together!)

We already have fallen children of G-d mentioned: Adam and Eve. Them getting kicked out of the Garden of Eden can definitely be considered 'Falling'.

And if we consider that there were two separate 'Humans' those in the Garden (Adam and Eve), and those outside from chapter one, we get the answer to who Cain and Seth are marrying.

And then, from Adam's line we get a list of Great Humans: The City Builder, The Smith, The Musician. They could definitely be considered the heroes of old.

Are there issues with this explanation? A couple, none (scripturally) too challenging. Is this explanation original? As far as I know: Yes. But that may just mean my research is garbage.

But the biggest problem with this explanation?

It DEMANDS a fully literal acceptance of that portion of Breishit. If HaShem intended for it to be metaphorical, or a pat explanation b/c creation wasn't important, why would there be an interlock of the two stories?

There wouldn't be.

And I am NOT a (full) biblical literalist. (I do believe that one has to be within a small margin of error a biblical literalist from Avraham to the end of the Torah for Judaism to have validity).

So I have this beautiful, pat, explanation that I can't believe.

Terribly Annoying.

[vavavadoom]

No

"No!"

"No?" Kang laughed. "None who have lived may deny me."

"With your... tussles with the Avengers or Fantastic Four or... have you ever fought the X-men?... regardless, I have not interfered. When you claim to be conquering this time, I knew you to play, for you never moved against Doom, its rightful ruler and primary defender. Now you have defeated the Four. The game is done."

"Is this one of those 'no one defeats my nemesis but me.'?"

"I relish every defeat of Richards. He is a man born in need of humbling."

"Then why may I not remove him? He will be the key to accessing the Reed Consortium, or whatever title they have. And they have - well, you cannot possibly understand."

"You comprehend what I cannot? Dangerously close to an insult."

"Give me Richards."

"No"

"You are correct in one thing. I know you stand in my way at some point. Thus, I have counter-measures. Preparation is complete. You are a... friend is lacking, equal inconceivable... you are significant. There are few beyond myself with whom I can even converse. As such, I know you know I will not be denied."

"You may try."

Kang gestured and the world convulsed. Doom found his armor, his wards, his mental shields, his temporal girding all simultaneously under attack. Being - compressed. He heard himself scream. These systems had redundancies, but there was no where for the stress to go.

Kang was impressed. He had expected the attack to succeed about 1.5 seconds before it began. While not versed in sorcery, he was proud of that part of it. Doom's resources had exceeded his estimations and margin of error. Yet a good planner might allow for such, and he had. It was not an explosion as much as an erasure. There was more left than he expected. Kang nudged the armor with his toe. Perhaps he should preserve some of the remains for-

"Argh!" Kang felt a ... dagger? No, a gun! ... press against his back, cm from his left kidney. Impossible! Nothing could penetrate his force field and -

"Doom said no. Now begone."

Kang felt the start of a slide. Doom had activated his own time panel -

"How..."

Doom fell to the ground on top of Reed. Luckily, his covert Doombot in the Baxter Building had been in range for the body swap. People always wondered if it was Doom or a Doombot but somehow never realized it could be both. Now without his armor, energies drained, skin and mental shields charred, he was spent. Literally body and soul. Feeling worse than naked, unmasked, he lost consciousness.

"What...?" Reed slurred as he began to climb back to consciousness. "Victor?" Where was Kang?

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Headcanon Prompt: Fire for “Over”!

Pokemon Type Headcanons [accepting!]

Fire: What are some of their short-comings? Are they something they’re working on changing? Do these short-comings tend to land them in hot water?

[[If you asked him the same questions, he'd probably tell you the thing that hinders him most often is his lack of emotions and inability to relate to others. In every day conversation and interaction-- despite knowing most potential futures-- he still can't really navigate conversations with grace. He fails to make most things feel "natural", and a lot of his mannerisms are mimicked from others in an attempt to fix that.

That and-- again-- knowing a lot about the potential futures (and pasts) others may have makes him a bit uncanny to speak to. He has a knack for knowing things he hasn't been told, and it makes most people pretty uncomfortable. He also has a pretty good guess about how conversations are mostly likely to go (with some margin of error depending on who he's interacting with) so he can often come off as if he's going through the motions for the other party. This has gotten him some heat on a few occasions.

Fixing these things is difficult since he can't really help how he's built, but it's something he's actively been trying to do since he was first created. Verse studies other people around him a lot-- and reads plenty of books ranging from phycology to romance, you name it. That's a lot different than actually feeling and understanding others though.

He wants to understand. Being created to protect and preserve life but essentially being an outsider to it is a strange way to exist. Of course on the other hand, not having these qualities probably makes him a more fair and neutral judge than most people would be in his position.]]

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How to Choose the Right Patent Drawing Service for Your Invention

Securing a patent for your invention is a critical step in protecting your intellectual property. One essential component of a successful patent application is high-quality patent drawings. These drawings illustrate the technical and functional aspects of your invention and help patent examiners understand what sets your idea apart. To ensure your drawings meet all necessary requirements, choosing the right Patent Drawing Service is key.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the factors to consider when selecting a Patent Drawing Service that can bring your invention to life on paper—and help maximize your chances of patent approval.

Why You Need a Professional Patent Drawing Service

While some inventors may attempt to create their own drawings, doing so without the proper tools and expertise can lead to submission errors and delays. A professional Patent Drawing Service ensures that:

Your drawings are accurate, clear, and fully compliant with patent office guidelines

All necessary views and details are included

The drawings strengthen your overall patent application

A qualified service will be familiar with the requirements of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), and other jurisdictions, saving you time and stress during the patent process.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Patent Drawing Service

1. Expertise and Experience

Look for a Patent Drawing Service with a strong track record of working with inventors and patent attorneys. Experienced drafters understand what patent examiners are looking for and can deliver illustrations that clearly convey the technical aspects of your invention.

Tips:

Ask how many years the company has been in business

Request samples of previous work

Check if they specialize in utility or design patents, depending on your needs

2. Knowledge of Patent Office Guidelines

Different patent offices have specific formatting and drawing requirements. A top-tier Patent Drawing Service should be well-versed in these guidelines and able to create compliant drawings for USPTO, EPO, PCT (WIPO), and other international filings.

What to check for:

Awareness of line weight, margins, numbering, and labeling standards

Capability to prepare drawings that pass initial submission without revisions

3. Range of Drawing Services Offered

Your invention may require more than just basic line drawings. Some applications benefit from exploded views, sectional illustrations, flowcharts, or 3D renderings.

Ensure the Patent Drawing Service you choose offers:

Utility patent drawings

Design patent drawings

Electrical schematics

Mechanical diagrams

Software/system flowcharts (if needed)

4. Turnaround Time and Reliability

Deadlines are critical in the patent world. You’ll want a Patent Drawing Service that offers fast turnaround times without sacrificing quality.

Key questions to ask:

The average delivery time for first drafts and revisions

Availability of rush services

Customer support responsiveness

5. Revision Policy and Flexibility

Revisions are often needed to match updated specifications or correct minor errors. A professional Patent Drawing Service should offer reasonable revision policies.

What to look for:

The number of free revisions included in the service

Whether revisions are delivered promptly

A clear and straightforward process for submitting revision requests

6. Pricing and Transparency

Cost is always a factor. However, the cheapest option may not always be the best. Seek a Patent Drawing Service that offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Tips:

Get a detailed quote before committing

Understand what is included in the cost (e.g., views, file formats, revisions, etc.)

Balance cost with quality and turnaround

7. Digital Tools and Submission Formats

A modern Patent Drawing Service should deliver drawings in the formats accepted by patent offices (such as TIFF or PDF). They should also be comfortable working with CAD tools to produce accurate, scalable images.

Verify that they:

Deliver high-resolution files

Accept feedback and revision notes digitally

Are capable of integrating with your patent attorney’s software preferences

8. Confidentiality and IP Protection

Your invention is valuable. Always work with a Patent Drawing Service that prioritizes confidentiality and is willing to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Best practices include:

Checking their privacy policy

Ensuring data is transmitted and stored securely

Asking about their experience handling sensitive information

Where to Find a Reputable Patent Drawing Service

Ask your patent attorney or agent for recommendations

Look for online reviews and testimonials

Explore platforms like Upwork or specialized IP service providers

Review portfolios and case studies before choosing

Final Thoughts

Selecting the right Patent Drawing Service is a vital step in preparing your patent application. By partnering with a reliable, experienced provider, you increase the likelihood of approval, reduce the chance of errors or rejections, and save valuable time.

Take the time to evaluate your options based on experience, services offered, turnaround time, pricing, and confidentiality. With the right team supporting you, your invention will be accurately represented and better protected in the competitive world of intellectual property.

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Streamline Your Finances with Expert Bookkeeping Services in Bangalore

Managing finances efficiently is crucial for the growth and sustainability of any business, especially in a dynamic and fast-paced city like Bangalore. As the startup capital of India and a growing hub for SMEs and large enterprises, the demand for professional financial management is increasing exponentially. Bookkeeping services in Bangalore play a pivotal role in helping businesses maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and enabling informed decision-making.

This article explores why outsourced bookkeeping is a smart choice, what services are included, and how CFOAD can be your trusted partner for comprehensive bookkeeping and financial services in Bangalore.

Why Bookkeeping Matters for Your Business

Bookkeeping is the foundation of sound financial management. It involves the systematic recording, organizing, and maintaining of a company's financial transactions. Here’s why it is essential:

Accuracy in Financial Records: Ensures every financial transaction is recorded properly.

Tax Compliance: Makes tax filing easier and error-free.

Cash Flow Management: Helps track income and expenses efficiently.

Better Decision Making: Provides a clear picture of financial health to support strategy planning.

Investor Readiness: Clean and organized financials are attractive to potential investors.

Whether you're a startup, SME, or a well-established corporation, opting for bookkeeping services in Bangalore allows you to focus on core business operations while leaving the numbers to the professionals.

What to Expect from Professional Bookkeeping Services

When you hire a professional bookkeeping firm like CFOAD, you gain access to a wide range of services beyond just recording numbers in ledgers. Here’s what is typically included:

1. General Ledger Maintenance

Every financial transaction passes through the general ledger. Professional bookkeepers ensure accurate entries, adjustments, and reconciliations.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

Stay on top of your incoming and outgoing payments to maintain healthy cash flow and vendor relations.

3. Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations

Professional reconciliation ensures your records match with bank statements, reducing the chances of fraud and discrepancies.

4. Inventory & Asset Tracking

Bookkeeping experts help track inventory usage and asset depreciation, aiding compliance and business insight.

5. Payroll Processing

Efficient payroll management ensures timely and accurate salary disbursements and compliance with statutory regulations.

6. Tax Preparation Support

Well-maintained books simplify tax calculations, preparation, and filing, helping you avoid penalties.

7. Financial Reporting

Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports provide insights into profit margins, expenses, and budgeting needs.

All these services bundled together make bookkeeping services in Bangalore a strategic necessity for any growth-focused business.

Benefits of Outsourcing Bookkeeping in Bangalore

Bangalore is a city known for its technological advancements and skilled workforce. Outsourcing your bookkeeping needs to a local firm offers several advantages:

- Cost Savings

Hiring full-time in-house accountants can be expensive. Outsourcing offers professional services at a fraction of the cost.

- Time Efficiency

Free up your time to concentrate on business development instead of managing ledgers and spreadsheets.

- Expertise & Accuracy

You benefit from the knowledge and experience of trained accounting professionals who are well-versed in the latest regulations and software.

- Scalability

As your business grows, outsourced bookkeeping services can easily scale to accommodate increasing complexity.

- Advanced Tools

Many service providers use cloud-based software like QuickBooks, Tally, or Zoho Books, giving clients real-time access to their financial data.

Industries That Rely on Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping is not limited to one type of business. It is vital across multiple sectors in Bangalore, such as:

IT & Software Companies

E-commerce Businesses

Healthcare and Clinics

Manufacturing Firms

Retail Outlets

Real Estate & Construction

Education & Coaching Centers

Professional Services (Legal, Marketing, etc.)

Each of these industries benefits uniquely from reliable bookkeeping services in Bangalore, tailored to their specific operational needs and compliance requirements.

Why Choose CFOAD for Bookkeeping Services in Bangalore?

CFOAD is a leading provider of financial outsourcing services with a strong presence in Bangalore. Here’s what sets them apart:

Experienced Professionals: A team of expert accountants and financial analysts.

Customized Solutions: Services tailored to your business type, size, and goals.

Tech-Enabled Processes: Use of the latest accounting software for accuracy and transparency.

End-to-End Services: From basic bookkeeping to strategic financial consultancy.

Dedicated Support: Prompt communication and consistent reporting.

With CFOAD, you can rest assured that your financial operations are in safe hands, helping your business thrive in the competitive Bangalore market.

How to Get Started with CFOAD

Getting started is simple. Follow these steps:

Visit the Website: Go to CFOAD Bookkeeping Services in Bangalore.

Book a Free Consultation: Share your business needs and current challenges.

Get a Custom Quote: Receive a tailored plan based on your business goals.

Onboard with Ease: Enjoy a smooth and efficient transition process.

Monitor & Grow: Get regular reports, performance updates, and strategic inputs.

Conclusion

In the vibrant business ecosystem of Bangalore, maintaining precise financial records is no longer optional—it’s essential. Outsourcing your financial management to a trusted firm like CFOAD ensures your books are always up-to-date, tax-ready, and insightful. Whether you’re just starting or scaling operations, investing in reliable bookkeeping services in Bangalore can bring you one step closer to long-term success and peace of mind.

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New Forklifts Driving the Next Era of Warehousing in South Africa

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a rapid shift in the warehousing industry, driven by the adoption of cutting-edge technology and the modernization of warehousing management equipment like forklift. Among the key players revolutionizing this warehousing businesses are the advanced forklifts that have set the stage for the next era of warehousing in the country. As these new forklifts make their way into the heart of distribution centers and storage facilities, they bring with them a wave of efficiency, safety, and productivity, redefining the dynamics of the industry.

Technological Advancements Elevating Efficiency

One of the most compelling features of these new forklifts is their emphasis on technological integration. Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and automation capabilities, these electric forklifts for sale offer a heightened level of precision and accuracy in material handling tasks. This has not only amplified the speed at which warehouses operate but has also reduced the margin for errors, elevating overall efficiency. The integration of telematics and tracking systems further ensures that operations are streamlined, providing real-time data and insights that enable proactive decision-making and resource allocation.

Sustainable Operations with Electric Forklifts

Furthermore, the advent of electric forklifts has catalyzed a significant shift towards sustainability within South African warehouses. By replacing traditional fuel-powered forklifts with their electric counterparts, the industry is witnessing a considerable decrease in carbon emissions and a substantial reduction in operational costs. The eco-friendly nature of these forklifts aligns with global sustainability goals and positions South African warehouses as pioneers in environmentally conscious logistics, resonating with the growing demand for responsible business practices.

Enhanced Safety Through Modern Features of New Electric Forklift

Amidst these advancements, the safety standards within warehousing facilities have been dramatically enhanced by the deployment of new forklifts. Built-in safety features such as collision detection systems and advanced stability controls have minimized the occurrence of accidents, safeguarding both the workforce and the inventory. As a result, the implementation of these forklifts has not only optimized operational efficiency but has also prioritized the well-being of warehouse personnel, transforming the industry into a safer and more secure working environment. Checkout the future of warehousing with rise of electric forklifts for sale in South Africa with the Forkman blog and insights.

Upskilling the Workforce for a High-Tech Future

The integration of new forklifts has also sparked a paradigm shift in the skill requirements for warehouse personnel. With the emergence of more technologically advanced forklift models, the demand for a proficient and tech-savvy workforce has surged. South African warehousing sector is witnessing an upskilling trend, with the workforce adapting to the complexities of operating and managing these sophisticated forklifts. As a result, the industry is nurturing a talent pool that is well-versed in the manipulation of advanced machinery, ensuring a seamless transition into the next era of warehousing.

In conclusion, the integration of new forklifts is undeniably steering the warehousing industry in South Africa towards a transformative trajectory. From heightened efficiency and sustainability to enhanced safety standards and a more skilled workforce, the impact of these advanced and new forklifts for sale in South Africa transcends operational enhancement, shaping the industry's future. As South African warehouses continue to embrace these innovations, the stage is set for a new era of warehousing that is characterized by sophistication, sustainability, and safety. Get in touch with the Forkman in South Africa for more details.

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Dude. DUDE. My friend.. YOU ABSOLUTE ICON FIDKDOEOE. Sorry. I just finished reading the first 4 chapters of MOE and stumbled upon it the day Chapter 4 got released knowing nothing prior. WDYM THIS IS YOUR FIRST PUBLIC FIC?! Like, I've been a fairly active fanfic reader for a solid while now and this is an absolute gem. Honestly? It's tied with Uhohbestie's There Are Monsters Nearby Scarian fic for me (Absolutely incredible btw, but this is your light we're shining here) and that was 400,000 words. Your writing is just so incredibly immersive and you work with 3rd person perspectives and alternating them between Tango and Jimmy SO WELL. I envy your talent here man, I really really do and I hope that you take what you've got here beyond just fanfiction and go into professional writing. Genuinely, brilliant. I'm so excited to be hearing more from you as a creator, and I'm so thankful that I've found you as early as I have lol.

BUT QUESTION TIME BAHAHAH

Have you considered writing a side fic of Grian's perspective with raising Jimmy? Or just a general fic about the Proctor family's story in depth about how they ended up here? I know you have so many ideas now, but the way you've developed these characters in just 4 chapters astonishes me and it would be really cool to see

Hi wisp!!

I need yall to stop telling me I sound like a professional writer because I'm about to graduate and I didnt go through with the creative writing degree and now I GOTTA DO GRAD SCHOOL BECUASE YOU GUYS ARE RIGHT THIS IS MY DREAM. IM ILL OVER THIS.

YES! HAI this is my first public fic! I'm fucking crazy to make this long haul fic my first one ever but I am having so much fun! I'm SO HAPPY you like the 3rd person POV because I chose it specifically to immerse the reader into the story without opressing them with the characters feelings. It's like litterary specator mode and I eat it up.

I'm blushing so hard, what do you mean talent <33333333 im loosing it this ask is nice. I'm going to cry. this is going in my photo album. omg. Thank you Wisp this is so sweet.

QUESTION ANSWER TIME

YES! First draft is in the works. this is the MOE verse time line (because it grew three heads)

Margin of Error (main story, carries most of the lore)

Trial and Error (bascially an extended epilogue because I love them so much)

Hanging Indent (the Ethubs spin off that goes through Etho and Bdubs relationship as they grow up and their relationship durring MOE. this happens at the same time as Margin of Error and will be timelined roughly around Ranchers relationship.)

First Draft (the scarian prequel. this follows Grian at age 20-23 ish when he meets Scar. How his life is going with school, two jobs, raising Jimmy, and how bad he misses his mom.)

We will get to dig into Grian and his grief later, though I plan to have all the stories kind of tie up in Margin of Error. so like, if thats the only fic someone read, they would have enough context without the detail of the others.

I'm so glad you found me!! I'm incredibly happy to have you here, thank you for reading and loving MOE. xoxox

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Remote Bookkeeping Services: A Game Changer for Startups

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, startups face a myriad of challenges, from managing cash flow to staying on top of financial regulations. For many, the solution lies in embracing the latest trends in accounting and bookkeeping, particularly through remote bookkeeping services. These services offer a lifeline to young companies and a strategic advantage that can set them on a path to sustainable growth.

The Shift Towards Remote Bookkeeping

The rise of remote work has fundamentally altered how businesses operate, and bookkeeping is no exception. Traditionally, startups would either handle their accounting in-house or hire a local firm. However, with advances in technology and the increasing availability of skilled professionals around the globe, more businesses are turning to remote bookkeeping services.

Remote bookkeeping offers startups access to a wider pool of talent without the geographical constraints of traditional hiring. This trend is particularly beneficial for startups that require flexible, scalable solutions as they grow. With a remote bookkeeper, businesses can have their financial records managed efficiently from anywhere in the world, often at a fraction of the cost of local services.

Key Trends Shaping the Industry

Several key trends are shaping the future of accounting and bookkeeping, making remote services even more appealing for startups:

1. Automation and AI: Automation tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionising the bookkeeping industry. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in minutes, reducing the margin for human error and allowing bookkeepers to focus on more strategic tasks. For startups, this means more accurate financial records and better decision-making.

2. Cloud-Based Accounting: Cloud technology is another game changer. By moving their financial data to the cloud, startups can access their information in real-time, collaborate with their bookkeepers more effectively, and ensure their data is secure and backed up. Cloud-based accounting systems also make it easier for remote bookkeepers to manage accounts and provide timely insights.

3. Outsourcing to Specialised Firms: The trend towards outsourcing accounting services to specialised firms continues to grow. These firms offer a range of services, from accounts payable outsourcing to full-service virtual accounting. Startups can benefit from the expertise of these firms without the overhead costs of maintaining an in-house accounting team.

4. Regulatory Compliance: As regulations become more complex, staying compliant is a significant challenge for startups. Remote bookkeepers who are well-versed in the latest regulatory changes can help businesses navigate these complexities, ensuring they remain compliant and avoid costly fines.

5. Data Analytics: The use of data analytics in bookkeeping is becoming increasingly important. Startups that leverage these insights can gain a better understanding of their financial health, identify trends, and make more informed business decisions. Remote bookkeepers with expertise in data analytics can provide these valuable insights, helping startups stay ahead of the curve.

The Advantages of Remote Bookkeeping for Startups

The benefits of remote bookkeeping services for startups are numerous:

- Cost-Effective Solutions: Startups often operate on tight budgets, and remote bookkeeping can provide a cost-effective alternative to hiring full-time staff. By outsourcing their bookkeeping, startups can access expert services at a lower cost, freeing up resources to invest in other areas of the business.

- Scalability: As startups grow, their bookkeeping needs will evolve. Remote bookkeeping services offer the flexibility to scale up or down as needed, ensuring that businesses can adjust their services to match their growth.

- Access to Expertise: Remote bookkeepers often have experience working with a variety of industries and business sizes. This broad expertise can be invaluable for startups that need advice on best practices, regulatory compliance, and financial strategy.

- Time Savings: Managing finances can be time-consuming, especially for startup founders who wear multiple hats. By outsourcing their bookkeeping, startups can save valuable time and focus on what they do best—growing their business.

- Improved Accuracy: Remote bookkeepers use the latest tools and technologies to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. This not only helps startups make informed decisions but also builds trust with investors and stakeholders.

Why Office Beacon is the Right Choice

At Office Beacon, we understand the unique challenges that startups face. That’s why we’ve tailored our remote bookkeeping services to meet the needs of young, growing businesses. We work with a team of experienced professionals who are not only skilled in the latest accounting trends but also committed to helping startups succeed.

Our services go beyond basic bookkeeping. We offer comprehensive solutions that include virtual assistant bookkeeping, accounting outsourcing, and financial outsourcing services. By partnering with us, startups can access a full suite of services designed to streamline their financial operations and support their growth.

Staying Current and Relevant

The world of accounting and bookkeeping is constantly evolving, and startups need to stay current to remain competitive. By embracing remote bookkeeping services, businesses can tap into the latest trends and technologies, ensuring they stay ahead of the curve.

Whether it’s leveraging automation, moving to the cloud, or outsourcing to a specialised firm, the key to success lies in finding the right partner. At Office Beacon, we’re dedicated to helping startups navigate these changes, providing them with the expertise and support they need to thrive.

Lastly

In the dynamic world of startups, staying on top of finances is crucial. Remote bookkeeping services offer a powerful solution, providing startups with the tools and expertise they need to manage their finances effectively. By partnering with a trusted provider like Office Beacon, startups can not only keep their books in order but also gain a strategic advantage that will help them grow and succeed in the long run.

For more information on how Office Beacon can help your startup with remote bookkeeping services, visit our website or contact us today. Let us take care of your financial needs so you can focus on what matters most—building your business.

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How FBA Prep Services Can Help Expand Your Product Line

Expanding your product line is a crucial step toward growing your e-commerce business. Whether you’re a seasoned seller or just getting started, introducing new products to your Amazon store can significantly boost your revenue. However, managing the logistics of a growing product line can be challenging. This is where FBA prep services come in. These services not only streamline the preparation and shipping process but also allow you to focus on scaling your product offerings without the hassle of day-to-day fulfillment operations.

In this blog, we’ll explore how FBA prep services can help expand your product line and why they are essential for businesses aiming for long-term growth.

. Streamline Inventory Management

One of the most critical factors when expanding your product line is managing inventory efficiently. As you introduce more products, keeping track of stock levels, ensuring timely replenishments, and handling returns become increasingly complex.

By outsourcing these tasks to FBA prep services, you can streamline your inventory management. These services take care of receiving, inspecting, and organizing your products. They also handle barcoding and labeling to ensure that your inventory is prepared according to Amazon’s strict guidelines. This efficiency helps you maintain a smooth operation while focusing on expanding your product line without getting bogged down by logistical concerns.

. Ensure Compliance with Amazon’s Guidelines

Amazon has stringent requirements when it comes to preparing products for fulfillment. Incorrectly labeled or improperly packaged items can result in penalties, delays, or even removal from the Amazon marketplace. When you’re expanding your product line, ensuring compliance for each new product can be time-consuming and prone to error.

FBA prep services are well-versed in Amazon’s requirements and handle everything from labeling to packaging, ensuring that your products meet all necessary standards. This peace of mind allows you to introduce new products confidently, knowing they will be prepared correctly for fulfillment.

. Improve Speed to Market

When expanding your product line, speed is essential. Delays in getting new products to market can result in missed sales opportunities and allow competitors to get ahead. With FBA prep services, your products can be processed and sent to Amazon fulfillment centers quickly and efficiently.

These services reduce the time between when your new products arrive from suppliers and when they are ready for sale. By shortening this turnaround time, you can capitalize on new trends or seasonal demands more effectively, giving you an edge over your competitors.

. Enhance Scalability

One of the main challenges of expanding your product line is scaling your operations. More products mean more time spent on inventory prep, shipping, and fulfillment tasks. For small businesses or solo entrepreneurs, handling these tasks internally can limit your ability to grow.

FBA prep services provide the scalability you need to expand your product offerings without increasing your workload. Whether you’re adding a few new items or launching an entirely new category of products, these services can manage the preparation and shipping processes efficiently. This allows you to scale your business seamlessly while maintaining high operational standards.

. Reduce Overhead Costs

Managing a growing product line often requires more storage space, packing materials, and additional labor. These costs can add up quickly, eating into your profit margins. FBA prep services help reduce overhead by offering cost-effective solutions for product preparation and storage.

Instead of investing in warehousing or hiring additional staff, you can outsource these functions to professionals who are already equipped to handle large volumes of inventory. This approach helps you save on operational expenses, which can be redirected toward other areas of your business, such as marketing or product development.

. Focus on Core Business Activities

As your business grows, the demands on your time increase. Expanding your product line means more tasks related to product research, supplier negotiations, and marketing. Handling the logistics of fulfillment can take you away from these core activities, slowing down your business growth.

By outsourcing these tasks to FBA prep services, you free up valuable time and resources. You can focus on growing your brand, expanding your customer base, and developing new products without worrying about the logistics of getting those products to market. This strategic delegation allows you to maximize your efficiency and growth potential.

Expanding your product line is an exciting opportunity for growth, but it comes with logistical challenges. FBA prep services can help simplify this process by streamlining inventory management, ensuring compliance with Amazon’s guidelines, and improving your speed to market. These services also enhance scalability, reduce overhead costs, and allow you to focus on core business activities, making them a crucial tool for e-commerce success.

By partnering with 3pshipping, you can leverage the full potential of FBA prep services to expand your product line seamlessly. Our expert team ensures that your products are prepared to Amazon’s standards, helping you grow your business efficiently and effectively. Let 3pshipping take care of the logistics, so you can focus on scaling your product offerings and taking your e-commerce business to new heights.

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Best ways to find the Best Amazon FBA Prep Services

Finding the best Amazon FBA prep services is crucial for any seller looking to streamline their operations and ensure that their products are properly prepared for the Amazon warehouse. The right FBA prep service can help maintain product quality, reduce shipping times, and ensure compliance with Amazon’s stringent requirements. Here are some of the best ways to find top-notch Amazon FBA prep services.

1. Research and Reviews

Start by conducting thorough research online. Utilize search engines and platforms like Google, Yelp, and Trustpilot to find reviews and ratings of various FBA prep services. Pay attention to both the quantity and quality of reviews. Companies with numerous positive reviews are generally more reliable. Look for comments on their efficiency, accuracy, customer service, and adherence to Amazon’s guidelines.

2. Recommendations from Peers

Engage with other Amazon sellers, either through online forums like Reddit, Seller Central forums, or social media groups on Facebook and LinkedIn. Experienced sellers can provide invaluable insights and recommendations based on their firsthand experiences with different FBA prep services. These communities often have discussions about reliable services and common pitfalls to avoid.

3. Service Specialization

Not all FBA prep services are created equal. Some may specialize in certain product categories like electronics, clothing, or perishables. Identify services that align with your specific needs. For instance, if you sell fragile items, look for a service with expertise in handling delicate products. Understanding the specialization of a prep service ensures that your products receive the best possible care and preparation.

4. Geographical Location

Consider the location of the FBA prep service. Proximity to your suppliers or the Amazon fulfillment centers can significantly reduce shipping costs and transit times. Services located in areas with high concentrations of Amazon fulfillment centers, such as California, Texas, or Kentucky in the United States, can offer logistical advantages and faster turnaround times.

5. Service Offerings and Flexibility

Evaluate the range of services provided. A comprehensive FBA prep service should offer a variety of services including labeling, bundling, poly bagging, inspection, and quality control. Flexibility is also important; some businesses may require additional services like storage, returns processing, or custom packaging. Ensure the service can scale and adapt to your business needs as you grow.

6. Transparency and Communication

Effective communication and transparency are vital. The best FBA prep services provide clear and detailed information about their processes, pricing, and timelines. Look for services that offer regular updates and have responsive customer support. Transparency in pricing is particularly important to avoid hidden fees that can erode your margins.

7. Technology and Integration

In today’s digital age, the integration of technology can greatly enhance efficiency. Opt for FBA prep services that utilize advanced software for inventory management, order tracking, and seamless integration with your Amazon seller account. Such technological capabilities can provide real-time updates and streamline the workflow, reducing errors and enhancing overall productivity.

8. Trial Period or Sample Service

Before committing to a long-term contract, see if the prep service offers a trial period or a sample service. This allows you to evaluate their efficiency, accuracy, and overall service quality without a significant upfront investment. A trial run can help you make an informed decision based on firsthand experience.

9. Compliance with Amazon’s Guidelines

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In conclusion, finding the best Amazon FBA prep service involves a combination of thorough research, peer recommendations, understanding your specific needs, and evaluating the service offerings and technological capabilities. Prioritizing transparency, communication, and compliance with Amazon’s guidelines will help you partner with a reliable service that can effectively support your business growth.

[undertale-museum]

Behind the Stacks

Part 6 / Part 7 (here)

AVJ-verse part 2

[AVJ-verse]

(A006_61) Margin of Error

P:  2016/7___LU:  2019/9 ___Status: Unknown ___Pages: 146

C: Error, Geno, UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_13) Introducing Auto ___ P:  2019/7

(A006_14)Queri Tied Up, in Dress ___ P:  2019/7

(A006_15) Planning Your Funeral ____P:  2019/7____ C: Anti-Error, Auto, Bitty

(A006_16) Not too Late to Cuddle P:  2019/7 ___ C: PinkQueri (Lust), Auto

(A006_17) Happydemic the Musical

P:  2019/8___LU:  2019/10 ___Status: Ongoing, Pause ___Pages: 2

C: Auto, Anti-Error, Error, FE!Geno, Queri

(A006_18) Auto x Queri  Booty Slap / Beach Time

P:  2019/6___LU:  2019/8 ___Status: Unknown ___Pages: 2 ___ C: Auto, Queri

(A006_19)Corrupto Best Moments / Two

P:  2019/7___LU:  2019/11 ___Status: Ongoing ___Pages: 12 ___ C: Corrupto, Queri

(A006_20) Momma Nuzzles _____ P:  2019/10____ C: Auto, Queri (baby)

(A006_21) Comic Conversation with the Errors

P:  2019/10____Pages: 2 _____ C: Anti-Error, Brightness

(A006_22) Only if Granted Permission ___ P:  2019/5____Pages: 1 ____ C: Auto

(A006_23) [Ask-Based Story] _______________@Unfinished

P:  2018/11___LU:  LU 2019/9___Status: Ongoing ___Pages: 52 (+/- a page)

C: Anti-Error, ErryBerry, Error, Extinction              TAG: DestructiveDeath

Best Pages: Error_FE!Geno Fight /Anti-Error Intro / BluError Intro-BluError Backgroud / BondageJoke / Error Extinction Intro / BluebError Intro / ErryBerry Date / Fresh Cameo / Extinction Fight Begins / Anti-Death Intro-Anti-Death Death's Form-Anti-Death Flirt-Anti-Death Pillow Fort-Anti-Death Fights Back, Anti-Death Butt Story / Extinction Bitty

(A006_24) Hope You Don't Mind

P:  2018/10____Pages: 2 ____ C: Error, US!Sans

(A006_25) Alternate Universe Hat Sans /  Part 2

P:  2019/3___LU:  2019/7  ___Pages: 2 _____ C: Anti-Error, Auto, Ink, Sans, Underhat!Sans

(A006_26) The Impending Chaos Part 1 / Part 2

P:  2019/5___LU:  2019/6 ___Status: Unknown ___Pages: 2  Note: Only Auto can manage AVJ-HQ

[Classic Undertale]

(A006_27)Lil’Paps and Sans  / Getting Married

P:  2016/5___LU:  2018/10 ___Status: Unknown ___Pages: 3 __ C: UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_28) Genocide Ending ___ P:  2016/5 ____ C: UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

TW: character death iminent

(A006_29) Skelebros: The taste of his Spaghetti  ___ P:  2016/8___C: UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_30) Doodle Tale Skelebros

P:  2016/12_____Pages: 2 ____ C: UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_31) Darnit, Sans ____ P:  2018/6_____ C: UT!Frisk, UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_32) [Final Fight Flirt] ___ P:  2018/12____C: UT!Frisk, UT!Sans

(A006_33) Damn Kids ___ P:  2018/12_____ C: UT!Frisk, UT!Sans

(A006_34) Oobleck, A skeleton, mostly ___ P:  2019/1____C: UT!Alphys, UT!Sans

(A006_35) Final Nap P:  2019/1____ C: UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

TW: character death

(A006_36) Skelebros: Cant Argue  ___ P:  2019/4___ C: UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

[Error/AF/UT]

Note: only comedy

(A006_37) UT/ET/AT: Bad timing  ___ P:  2016/6____C: Geno, Error, UT!Sans

(A006_38) Help me end the timeline  __ P:  2018/10____C: Geno, Error, UT!Sans

(A006_39) Help me end the timeline  ___ P:  2018/11___C: Geno, Error, UT!Sans

(A006_40) How long was Sans gone  ___ P:  2018/11_____ C: FE!Geno, Error, UT!Sans

[Multiverse]

(A006_41) MurderTale: Greeting a new pal  ___ P:  2016/6____C: MT!Frisk, MT!Sans

(A006_42) Undertale: That’s my brother

P:  2016/6______Pages: 3 ____ C: Disbelief Papyrus, Geno

(A006_43) [Christmas Party AU Fan Art]  Link 1 / Link 2 / Link 3

P:  2016/10___LU:  2016/12 ___Status: Complete ___Pages: 3

C: Geno, Sci!, UF!Sans, US!Sans

(A006_44)  Papyrus, No  ____ P:  2016/11____ C: SF!Sans UF!Sans, UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_45) Sans/UTSans: Not just a normal skeleton  ___ P:  2018/10____ C: ULo!Sans, UT!Sans

(A006_46) Sans/UTSans/ULSans: Wake me up inside  ___ P:  2018/10____C: ULo!Sans, UT!Sans

(A006_47) Where they come from  __P:  2018/11___ C: Error, Fresh, Geno, UT!Alphys, UT!Sans

(A006_48) Aint that good news  ___ P:  2018/12____ C: Error, Fresh

(A006_49) So Mean ____ P:  2019/1 ____C: UF!Sans, US!Sans

(A006_50)  Put that on my grave  ___ P:  2019/1 ____ C: US!Papyrus, UT!Sans

(A006_51) Cardinal sin: Low Stamina  ____ P:  2019/1____ C: ULo!Sans, Undertail!Sans

(A006_52) Swap Nightmare Dream /Swap!Dream vs Nightmare / No Dif 1 - Part 2

P:  2019/1___LU:  2019/2 ___Status: Unknown ___Pages: 3

(A006_53) Swapped SwapOut Ch3, Pg2 _____ P:  2019/2_____C: US!Sans

(A006_54) Kustard: I do really love you

P:  2019/2______Pages: 2 ______ C: UF!Sans, UT!Sans

(A006_55) animation  ____ P:  2019/2__ C: Geno, UT!Sans, Anti-Error, Error

(A006_56) Origin Stories

Underswap ___ P:  2019/2____Pages: 2____C: US!Papyrus, US!Sans, FE!Geno, UT!Sans

Note: dub also

Underlust:  ____ P:  2019/2_____C: FE!Geno, ULo!Sans, UT!Grillby, UT!Sans

Underfell _____ P:  2019/2_____C: FE!Geno, UF!Papyrus, UF!Sans, UT!Sans

Horrortale _____ P:  2019/2______C: FE!Geno, HT!Sans, HT!Undyne, UT!Sans

(A006_57) Alternate Horrortale  ____ P:  2019/2_____ C: HT!Sans, HT!Undyne

(A006_58) Glitch

P:  2019/3___LU:  2019/5 ___Status: Ongoing, Pause ___Pages: 3

C: Anti-Error, Glitch Papyrus, UT!Sans,

(A006_59) Fatal Error Birthday Part 1 / Part 2

P:  2019/3____LU: 2019/5___Pages: 2 _____ C: Error, FE!Geno, Fresh, Shrek

(A006_60) Skelebros: Taking Myself Out  P:  2019/5__ C: UF!Sans, UT!Papyrus, UT!Sans

~~

/Dubs/

Funny Undertale Compilation【 Undertale Comic Dubs 】

Margin of Error [Undertale AU comic dub]

Margin of Error Prologue

Margin of Error Part 1

[Being X] TW: character death 2 times

[Being X] Note to Self: It is a bit depressing but the unique spin on Error later in on in the comic is worth it.

.

[wilsonaron]

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Role of Medical Billing Services in USA

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the American healthcare system, medical billing services play an increasingly critical role. As healthcare providers grapple with complex regulatory environments, shifting insurance protocols, and the demand for high-quality patient care, professional medical billing services in USA offer a solution to streamline operations, enhance revenue cycles, and ensure compliance. This article explores how these services are revolutionizing healthcare in the USA.

Streamlining the Billing Process

One of the primary benefits of medical billing services is the significant streamlining of the billing process. In-house billing can often be fraught with inefficiencies, from coding errors to delayed claim submissions. Professional billing services employ experts who are well-versed in the latest billing codes, insurance policies, and regulatory requirements. This expertise reduces the margin for error and ensures that claims are submitted correctly and promptly.

By outsourcing billing tasks to dedicated professionals, healthcare providers can focus more on their core mission: delivering high-quality patient care. This shift not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances the overall patient experience, as administrative burdens are lifted from clinical staff.

Enhancing Revenue Cycle Management

Effective revenue cycle management (RCM) is essential for the financial health of any healthcare provider. Medical billing services play a crucial role in optimizing the revenue cycle, from patient registration and insurance verification to claim submission and payment posting. By ensuring that each step of the process is handled with precision, these services help minimize denied claims and accelerate payment cycles.

Medical billing companies employ advanced software and analytics tools to track and manage claims efficiently. These tools provide valuable insights into the performance of the revenue cycle, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Consequently, healthcare providers can make informed decisions that enhance their financial stability and growth.

Ensuring Compliance with Regulations

The regulatory environment in the US healthcare industry is notoriously complex. Compliance with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires meticulous attention to detail. Medical billing services ensure that all billing practices adhere to these regulations, thereby reducing the risk of costly fines and legal issues.

Billing professionals stay updated on the latest changes in healthcare laws and insurance requirements. This vigilance is crucial for maintaining compliance and avoiding the financial penalties associated with regulatory breaches. For healthcare providers, this means peace of mind and the ability to focus on clinical excellence.

Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency

Outsourcing medical billing can lead to significant cost savings for healthcare providers. Maintaining an in-house billing department requires investment in personnel, training, and technology. By contrast, medical billing services operate on a scalable model, allowing providers to pay for the services they need without the overhead costs associated with an internal team.

Moreover, professional billing services leverage economies of scale to offer their clients access to the latest technologies and best practices in the industry. This access translates into more efficient billing processes, faster claims processing, and ultimately, better financial outcomes for healthcare providers.

Improving Patient Satisfaction

Efficient medical billing services in USA can also lead to improved patient satisfaction. Accurate and timely billing reduces the likelihood of billing errors and disputes, which are common sources of frustration for patients. Clear, transparent billing practices help build trust between patients and healthcare providers.

Additionally, by freeing up administrative resources, medical billing services allow healthcare providers to dedicate more time and attention to patient care. When patients feel that their providers are focused on their health and well-being, rather than bogged down by administrative tasks, their overall experience improves.

Adapting to Technological Advances

The healthcare industry is increasingly embracing technology, and medical billing is no exception. Modern medical billing services utilize cutting-edge software to automate and streamline billing processes. Electronic health records (EHR) integration, automated coding, and real-time claim tracking are just a few examples of how technology is transforming medical billing.

These technological advancements not only improve accuracy and efficiency but also provide healthcare providers with valuable data insights. By analyzing billing data, providers can identify trends, forecast revenue, and make strategic decisions to enhance their practice.

Conclusion

Medical billing services are revolutionizing the healthcare landscape in the USA by streamlining operations, enhancing revenue cycles, ensuring compliance, reducing costs, and improving patient satisfaction. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the role of these services will only become more critical. By leveraging the expertise and technology offered by professional billing services, healthcare providers can navigate the complexities of the modern healthcare environment and focus on what they do best: providing exceptional care to their patients.

[titanllp]

Navigating Justice: The Vital Role of Criminal Appeal Lawyers in Toronto

At the forefront of the justice system, criminal appeal lawyers are tasked with the formidable responsibility of scrutinizing trial proceedings for errors and injustices. With a keen eye for detail, they pore over trial transcripts, scrutinize evidence, and evaluate legal arguments to identify potential grounds for appeal. Their meticulous approach is instrumental in uncovering miscarriages of justice, ensuring that every individual receives a fair hearing before the courts.

One of the primary duties of criminal appeal lawyers is to construct compelling legal arguments that resonate with appellate judges. Through meticulous research and analysis, they craft persuasive briefs that highlight legal errors or constitutional violations committed during the trial. Whether challenging evidentiary rulings, questioning jury instructions, or raising issues of ineffective assistance of counsel, these lawyers employ their expertise to present a compelling case for appellate relief.

In addition to their advocacy skills, Criminal Appeal Lawyers Toronto criminal appeal lawyers possess a profound understanding of appellate procedure and precedent. Navigating the labyrinthine corridors of appellate courts, they are well-versed in the rules and regulations governing the appeals process. From filing notice of appeal to presenting oral arguments before appellate panels, these lawyers adeptly guide their clients through each stage of the appellate journey, offering invaluable guidance and support along the way.

Moreover, criminal appeal lawyers serve as staunch defenders of constitutional rights and civil liberties. In a system where the presumption of innocence is sacrosanct, they tirelessly champion the rights of the accused, challenging unjust convictions and oppressive sentencing practices. Whether advocating for a new trial, seeking a reduction in sentence, or pursuing exoneration, these lawyers are unwavering in their commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness.

The importance of criminal appeal lawyers extends far beyond the confines of the courtroom. Through their tireless advocacy and pursuit of justice, Murder Lawyer Toronto they bring hope to those who have been failed by the system. Their efforts not only right the wrongs of the past but also pave the way for meaningful reform and accountability within the criminal justice system.

In Toronto, a city teeming with diversity and dynamism, criminal appeal lawyers play a vital role in ensuring equal access to justice for all. Whether representing marginalized communities, advocating for the wrongfully convicted, or challenging systemic injustices, these lawyers are the unsung heroes of the legal profession. Their unwavering dedication to the principles of fairness and equity serves as a beacon of hope in an often unforgiving system.