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d3lly1000 · 1 month ago

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AU: TEAM SONIC HUMANIZED BUT... VERSION CLASSIC!

I was without power at home for a few days and to distract myself I ended up drawing some of the concepts on paper! I couldn't help myself and ended up transferring them to digital format as soon as they came back on… And I simply love them so much aaaaaaaaaaaa

As always, I'll be leaving some interesting facts about them and at the end of this post I'll leave some artists who inspired me with their designs! :) Oh! And if you're interested, you can see more of my SONIC HUMAN AU by going to #Sonic-the-human on my blog! And you can also see more of my original post here! ~~~~~~ CLASSIC: SONIC, THE YOUNG HERO

When Sonic was younger, he used to wear lighter clothes and didn't care much about keeping up with his style;

His shoes wore out over time, even tearing;

His hair was originally wavy, but because he was always running and moving around, the wind ended up making his hair stand on end and back;

Amy and Sonic's hair is lighter, because their Classic forms have a lighter palette of quills than the Modern Era;

You can see this transition from light to dark hair!

Fun fact: Sonic always made the "Scratching His Nose" gesture to disguise certain emotions, usually related to boredom and embarrassment. This has remained with him until today!

When he was younger, he was a boy of few words. But that changed when he started having Tails as company on his adventures;

The Ring on his necklace is a valuable symbol to him, Sonic never takes it off for anything;

CLASSIC: AMY ROSE ROSY, THE LOVELY DREAMER

Bows have always been something that has been intertwined with Amy, along with hearts and… Lucky cards!

She was a young dreamer, an expert in fortune-telling. She met Sonic through the cards, followed him, was captured by his evil metallic copy and after being rescued in a long adventure between times… Amy could feel that the blue hero had messed with her;

At that time, Amy didn't have her Piko Piko Hammer yet, she only received it when she decided to go in search of the Blue Boy who had saved her;

Modern!Amy feels ashamed to remember her past self, both because she feels she was quite childish and because she is ashamed of her hairstyle at the time;

Although she is ashamed now, Sonic has always found her very pretty since that time - He just doesn't admit it;

Currently, Sonic teases Amy with the nickname "Rosy", he likes the reaction she has whenever she hears that name; CLASSIC: KNUCKLES, THE CHOSEN ONE BY THE MASTER EMERALD

From the beginning, Knuckles felt that he had a great responsibility in his life: Protecting the Master Emerald;

Despite being inexperienced and very young, he dedicated himself to training every day to improve his tactics and ensure the safety of the Emerald and the Island where he lived;

He ended up getting into some trouble during this period, until he was tricked by Dr. Eggman, causing Knuckles and Sonic to have their first contact in a… Hostile way;

Today, they are good friends, but they love competition and teasing;

Knuckles spent a lot of time alone since he was little, so for him, loneliness is already part of his routine;

Modern! Knuckles is a little more controlled in relation to his strong temperament, but in the past, he was a hot-headed and impulsive person;

Because his people have a connection with the Master Emerald, Knuckles ended up conceiving the power to be able to sense where it and its fragments might be. Something that says a lot about the connection he created with the emerald; CLASSIC: MILES "TAILS" PROWER, THE LITTLE YOUNG INVENTOR

Tails didn't have good mobility when he was little, he had a weakness and this was a reason for bullying by other children;

He invented his mechanical wings, as a way to help himself in his movement. Even though the other boys his age thought it was silly and made fun of him because of it;

When Sonic appeared on his Island, he was his salvation from the bullying situation, and curious about his hero's speed, Tails tried to follow him, it was then that he discovered that he could fly with the help of his own movement equipment;

He has been very inspired by Sonic since he was little, Tails discovered his vocation to create things thanks to the support that Sonic gave him;

His tied sweatshirt simulates the two tails… Despite this, Modern! Tails wears it, being his sweatshirt from his Classic Era; ~~~~~ MY INSPIRATIONS:

- @/Hallsth_eien

- @/Angie Nekoblue

- @/Lauren Ilustrated Thank you very much for reading! Sorry for the bad English <3

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luulapants · 2 days ago

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Surprising no one who works in prisoner advocacy: the DOC panic over drugs in the mail is based on absurdly bad data, and prison officials are not interested in good data or addressing the actual sources of drugs in prison (staff) because what they really want is to punish the people in their custody

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NEW YORK (AP) — In 2022, New York City’s jails commissioner, Louis Molina, issued a dire warning to local lawmakers: fentanyl was pouring into Rikers Island through the mail, he said, spurring an overdose crisis among the jail’s detainees and putting guards at risk.

As evidence of the insidious threat, Molina passed around a child’s drawing of a reindeer, one of hundreds of seized items he said had been “literally soaked in the drug and mailed to people in custody.”

But that claim was based on faulty drug-testing kits with a stunning 85% false positive rate, according to a report released Wednesday by the city’s Department of Investigation. The report found the city vastly overstated the prevalence of fentanyl sent by mail to detainees.

When investigators retested 71 pieces of mail initially flagged by field tests as containing fentanyl, only 10 actually showed traces of the drug. The drawing of a reindeer highlighted by Molina was fentanyl-free.

Field tests indicating an influx of fentanyl-laced mail to Rikers Island fueled a yearslong campaign by Mayor Eric Adams’ administration to bar people in city custody from receiving physical mail.

As a replacement, city officials proposed redirecting mail to an offsite vendor, who would then upload it digitally for the incarcerated person to read on a tablet — a practice used in other correctional systems, including New York’s state prisons. So far, the proposal has been blocked by a jail oversight board.

Jocelyn Strauber, the commissioner of the Department of Investigation, said the city should reassess its ongoing effort to bar detainees from receiving mail, given the report’s findings.

“The field tests don’t support a concern that a high rate of fentanyl-laced objects are coming in from the mail,” she told The Associated Press. “To the extent policy determinations are based on flawed data, they ought to be reconsidered.”

Detainee advocates have long contended that drugs primarily enter the jail system via employees, who can easily smuggle them inside and sell them to gang leaders. In recent years, dozens of correction officers have been charged in multiple investigations of smuggling rings on Rikers Island.

In its report, the Department of Investigation said corrections officials had failed to implement many of the department’s previous recommendations aimed at screening staff for contraband.

In an email statement, a Department of Correction spokesperson said the agency would review the report and continue refining its testing processes. “Field tests are a tool used to quickly assess potential threats, and while not perfect, they play an important role in our safety protocols,” the statement said.

Such field tests have gained popularity in recent years alongside a spike in opioid overdose deaths nationwide, allowing law enforcement officials to bypass the lengthy lab process to determine if a substance contains narcotics.

But experts have long raised questions about the strips’ effectiveness. Under federal regulations, manufacturers are required to include language on their packaging indicating that results are preliminary until confirmed by a lab — something that rarely happens in correctional settings.

Last November, New York’s state prison system was found to have wrongly punished more than 2,000 detainees due to false positives from drug tests manufactured by Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories.

For years, the test strips used on Rikers Island, the city-run jail system, were also provided by Sirchie. But after complaints about the reliability of the tests, the Department of Correction switched to kits made by DetectaChem last April.

The review by the Department of Investigation found DetectaChem’s test strips had a false positive rate of 79%, while Sirchie’s were wrong 91% of the time.

Inquiries to Sirchie were not returned.

Travis Kisner, the chief operating officer of DetectaChem, said the company was still reviewing the report, but added: “We stand behind our product.”

#prison abolition #incarceration

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th3-0bjectivist · 4 months ago

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Dear listener, every year I run a fine-tooth comb over the internet to discover one ‘new’ type of music that is without a doubt… good batshit. I have long maintained that there are two kinds of bat guano in music: good batshit and bad batshit. If it’s passionate, experimental, entertaining, bizarre, and scares the piss out of modern puritans… that’s nutrient-rich good batshit! If it’s totally derivative of other acts, openly preachy, and flat-out boring all while desperately trying to be edgy… that’s a festering pile of bad batshit. This week, I’m going to expose you to music by Machine Girl. Smash play on the track just above, it’s a music video for their song Ginger Claps on their 2014 album Wlfgrl. If it doesn't freak you out too much, join me down below for more!

In 2024, I've been looking for gym jams. Y'know, utterly chaotic music you can listen to at the gym that makes you work out harder and longer than usual!? I happen to work with a group of young guys, and they always have the weirdest music playing in the workstation area. Being an old man compared to the pups, I often laugh or cringe at their screamo, emo violence and metalcore garbage. In just the last fortnight or so, I was passing through the workstation area and heard a very peculiar and strangely attractive sound. It reminded me of a hybrid between Aphex Twin and KMFDM. So, I memorized the band name, showed up at the gym to sample their tracks, and ended up staying on the treadmill for an extra hour as my ear canals climaxed at this fast-paced new sound. Their tunes made my body move, and how! I basically just started listening to this duo from Long Island, NY, so I'm hardly a subject matter expert, but despite my best efforts, I just can’t stop sampling this eery and tasty batshit! I can plainly state I have not heard a single other musical act that sounds exactly like this, and as of this posting I will declare it to be the most chaotic music I’ve ever installed on my blog. But there is an order to this chaos, as it is fundamentally rooted in the structures and schools of punk, digital hardcore, rave and industrial. Talk about a messy emotional ride; in some instances, their individual tunes are like listening to 10-20 soundscapes mashed into one 3-minute track. Apparently, if you listen to their tunes deep enough, you’ll find themes of gender identity, sexuality and a criticism of capitalism. So, if you’re into those themes, have at it! Me!? I'm just here for the extremely crazy breakbeats and the total experimental experience they have to offer. Just below, you’ll find Necro Culture Vulture from their 2020 album The Ugly Art. Especially if you’re a fitness-inspired gym rat like me these days, try this batshit on for size when you’re on the tread, it’ll all suddenly make sense if it hasn’t already!

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This year, this is the most creative and inspiring new-to-my ears music I’ve had the good fortune to stumble across. I commend them for their explosive tracks that rapidly ascend into something akin to an epic score right out of a modern AAA video game. It’s music that literally sounds like it was produced by extraterrestrials from another dimension. Fuck-to-the-yeah! Image source: https://www.revolvermag.com/music/machine-girl-alien-music-duo-spitting-blood-mashing-genres-transcending-self

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mostlysignssomeportents · 1 year ago

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This day in history

I’m kickstarting the audiobook for “The Internet Con: How To Seize the Means of Computation,” a Big Tech disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It’s a DRM-free book, which means Audible won’t carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

#15yrsago Interview with the Chicago Tribune https://web.archive.org/web/20080811084607/http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/technology_internetcritic/2008/08/a-long-but-stil.html

#15yrsago Knitting all of Mario level one into a giant scarf https://themarioscarf.blogspot.com

#15yrsago Animatronic waterboarding exhibit at Coney Island https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/06/arts/design/06wate.html

#10yrsago Judge who accepted private-prison bribes to send black kids to jail sentenced to 28 years https://rollingout.com/2013/07/30/judge-must-serve-28-years-after-making-2-million-for-sending-children-to-jail/

#15yrsago The Things That Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away — story about geek monasteries for smart people who don’t fit in https://www.tor.com/2008/08/06/weak-and-strange/

#10yrsago Civil Forfeiture: America’s daylight robbery, courtesy of the War on Drugs https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/08/12/taken

#10yrsago US Senate IP address linked to Snowden Wikipedia change from “dissident” to “traitor” https://www.techdirt.com/2013/08/05/someone-using-us-senate-ip-address-edits-wiki-entry-to-change-ed-snowden-dissident-to-traitor/

#10yrsago Jeff Bezos’s letter to the WashPo staff https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/jeff-bezos-on-post-purchase/2013/08/05/e5b293de-fe0d-11e2-9711-3708310f6f4d_story.html

#10yrsago Why writers should stand up for libraries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vArSULK9Zzk

#10yrsago Ethical questions for security experts https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UfOxCIIlcU-iRcUeA6p6fyEE4qUbSuFMqmSuWjRsL_4/edit?forcehl=1&hl=en#slide=id.p

#5yrsago Facebook to banks: give us our users’ financial data and we’ll let them bank with Facebook https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-to-banks-give-us-your-data-well-give-you-our-users-1533564049

#5yrsago Betsy DeVos’s summer monstrosity is pure McMansion Hell https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/8/6/17654434/betsy-devos-yacht-mcmansion-hell

#5yrsago Consumer Reports now evaluates products’ security and privacy https://www.consumerreports.org/digital-payments/mobile-p2p-payment-services-review/

#5yrsago Germany’s top domestic spy advised far right xenophobic political party on how to avoid being billed as “extremists” https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/08/04/germ-a04.html

#5yrsago On the cruelty of ankle-monitors https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-ankle-monitors-are-another-kind-of-jail/

Back my anti-enshittification Kickstarter here!

#pluralistic

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newstfionline · 2 months ago

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Florida neighbors band together to recover (AP) When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone and her husband sent a late-night text message to their neighbors two doors down: “Hey, we’re coming.” The couple waded through the flooded street to the elevated front porch of Chris and Kara Sundar, whose home was built on higher ground, and handed over their 8-year-old daughter and a gas-powered generator. The Sundars’ lime-green house in southern Tampa also became a refuge for Brooke and Adam Carstensen, whose house next door to Robinson-Malone also flooded. The three families met years earlier when their children became playmates, and the adults’ friendships deepened during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. So when Helene and Hurricane Milton struck Florida within two weeks of each other, the neighbors closed ranks as one big extended family, cooking meals together, taking turns watching children and cleaning out their damaged homes. “Everyone has, like, the chain saw or a tarp,” Robinson-Malone said Sunday. “But really the most important thing for us was the community we built. And that made all the difference for the hurricane rescue and the recovery. And now, hopefully, the restoration.”

Thousands march in Spain to demand affordable housing (Reuters) Thousands protested on Sunday in Madrid to demand more affordable housing amid rising anger from Spaniards who feel they are being priced out of the market. “Spaniards cannot live in their own cities. They are forcing us out of the cities,” said nurse Blanca Prieto, 33. Spain is struggling to balance promoting tourism, a key driver of its economy, and addressing citizens’ concerns over unaffordable high rents due to gentrification and landlords shifting to more lucrative tourist rentals. Residents of the Canary Islands and Malaga have also staged protests this year against the rise in tourist rentals. Seasonal hospitality workers struggle to find accommodation in these tourism hot spots, with many resorting to sleeping in caravans or even their cars.

Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Ports Target Shipping (NYT) Russia has stepped up its assaults on Black Sea port infrastructure and civilian shipping in recent days, in what Ukraine says is an attempt to disrupt its exports and damage its economy. The attacks are part of an intensifying campaign of strikes on the city of Odesa and the region along Ukraine’s southern coast. Since last Monday, Russia has carried out five attacks in the area, killing 14 civilians and injuring 28, the U.N.’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported on Friday, citing local authorities. The strikes on ships were mostly aimed at those flying flags of small countries unlikely to retaliate against Russia. Last Monday, a container ship under the flag of Palau was hit, Ukrainian official said. The day before that, a missile damaged a vessel under a Saint Kitts and Nevis flag, according to the regional military administration.

Pakistan’s internet slows to a crawl as blame falls on government (Washington Post) Mobile internet in Pakistan has been painfully slow for over two months. Now, technology experts and political activists are accusing the government of intentionally throttling the internet to suppress political protesters. Digital rights activists fear that Pakistani officials are installing new controls to more tightly monitor social media and to censor political content.

China’s ‘New Great Wall’ Casts a Shadow on Nepal (NYT) The Chinese fence traces a furrow in the Himalayas, its barbed wire and concrete ramparts separating Tibet from Nepal. Here, in one of the more isolated places on earth, China’s security cameras keep watch alongside armed sentries in guard towers. High on the Tibetan Plateau, the Chinese have carved a 600-feet-long message on a hillside: “Long live the Chinese Communist Party,” inscribed in characters that can be read from orbit. Just across the border, in Nepal’s Humla District, residents contend that along several points of this distant frontier, China is encroaching on Nepali territory. The Nepalis have other complaints, too. Chinese security forces are pressuring ethnic Tibetan Nepalis not to display images of the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, in Nepali villages near the border, they say. “This is the new Great Wall of China,” said Jeevan Bahadur Shahi, the former provincial chief minister of the area. China’s fencing along the edge of Nepal’s Humla District is just one segment of a fortification network thousands of miles long that Xi Jinping’s government has built to reinforce remote reaches, control rebellious populations and, in some cases, push into territory that other nations consider their own.

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital (AP) Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital Colombo and suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation. Heavy downpours over the weekend have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, flooding homes, fields and roads. Three people drowned, while some 134,000 people have been affected by flooding, according to the country’s Disaster Management Centre. Sri Lanka has been grappling with severe weather conditions since May, mostly caused by heavy monsoon rains. In June, 16 people died due to floods and mudslides.

Can the Government Get People to Have More Babies? (NYT) In 1989, Japan seemed to be an unstoppable economic superpower. Its companies were overtaking competitors and gobbling up American icons like Rockefeller Center. But inside the country, the government had identified a looming, slow-motion crisis: The fertility rate had fallen to a record low. Policymakers called it the “1.57 shock,” citing the projected average number of children that women would have over their childbearing years. If births continued to decline, they warned, the consequences would be disastrous. Taxes would rise or social security coffers would shrink. Japanese children would lack sufficient peer interaction. Society would lose its vitality as the supply of young workers dwindled. It was time to act. Starting in the 1990s, Japan began rolling out policies and pronouncements designed to spur people to have more babies. The government required employers to offer child care leave of up to a year, opened more subsidized day care slots, exhorted men to do housework and take paternity leave, and called on companies to shorten work hours. In 1992, the government started paying direct cash allowances for having even one child (earlier, they had started with the third child), and bimonthly payments for all children were later introduced. None of this has worked. Last year, Japan’s fertility rate stood at 1.2. In Tokyo, the rate is now less than one. The number of babies born in Japan last year fell to the lowest level since the government started collecting statistics in 1899. Now the rest of the developed world is looking more and more like Japan.

The Brewing War With Israel Is Boosting Iran’s Young Hard-Liners (Foreign Affairs) The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s influential, ideological armed force, has been riven by divisions between its older, conservative commanders and its younger, radical ranks. The former generally favor exercising some restraint when it comes to Israel, whereas the latter want to go directly after the Islamic Republic’s nemesis. Typically, the older elite have held more influence with the supreme leader. But as more and more IRGC commanders and partners have been killed, the younger generations have gained the upper hand. They have done so by questioning the competence of their elders but also by suggesting that some IRGC elites are actually Israeli assets, including Esmail Ghaani, the IRGC commander who controls Iran’s Quds force—which, in turn, controls Iran’s network of proxy militias. After Israel killed Nasrallah, Khamenei’s calculus appears to have been shaped by this younger cohort. It is part of why Khamenei launched the October 1 attack.

Netanyahu Is Killing Us To Set Us Free? Logic, Grief And Resistance In Beirut (Daraj/Lebanon) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed us, the Lebanese people, and offered us a gift: a massacre. He sent soldiers to the Lebanese border town of Maroun al-Ras, raised an Israeli flag there, and sent the picture to the whole world. Netanyahu, who has so far killed more than 40,000 Palestinians and about 3,000 Lebanese, addressed us directly—and said that he is killing us for the sake of our future [by destroying Hezbollah]. Netanyahu tells us that he wants to give us after killing us, a homeland, one that is no more than a graveyard and no less than a colony. This speech he addressed to us is truly amazing, a summary of what awaits us if Netanyahu, owner of the “massacre doctrine,” achieves what he wants.

U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel (NYT) The United States is sending an advanced missile defense system to Israel, along with about 100 American troops to operate it, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The move will put American troops operating the ground-based interceptor, which is designed to defend against ballistic missiles, closer to the widening war in the Middle East. It comes after Iran launched about 200 missiles at Israel on Oct. 1 and as Israel plans its retaliatory attack. The THAAD battery, a mobile defense system, will give the Israel Defense Forces another layer of protection to defend cities, troops and installations from short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles like those deployed by Iran in its last attack.

Netanyahu tells U.S. that Israel will strike Iranian military, not nuclear or oil, targets, officials say (Washington Post) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Biden administration he is willing to strike military rather than oil or nuclear facilities in Iran, according to two officials familiar with the matter, suggesting a more limited counterstrike aimed at preventing a full-scale war. In the two weeks since Iran’s latest missile barrage on Israel, its second direct attack in six months, the Middle East has braced for Israel’s promised response, fearing the two countries’ decades-long shadow war could explode into a head-on military confrontation. It comes at a politically fraught time for Washington, less than a month before the election, and President Joe Biden has said publicly he would not support an Israeli strike on nuclear-related sites. When Biden and Netanyahu spoke Wednesday—their first call in more than seven weeks after months of rising tensions between the two men—the prime minister said he was planning to target military infrastructure in Iran, according to a U.S. official and an official familiar with the matter.

Is Israel deploying a ‘surrender or starve’ strategy in Gaza? (Washington Post) Northern Gaza, already pummeled by a year of ruinous war, is in the grips of a punishing new Israeli offensive. Israeli forces encircled the battered Jabalya refugee camp in a bid to “systematically dismantle terrorist infrastructure,” according to an IDF statement. Israel issued evacuation orders to some 400,000 remaining residents in northern Gaza, telling them to go to areas farther south that are already teeming with the displaced and still hit by Israeli bombardments. Airstrikes have killed dozens. Aid workers described a catastrophic scene. “It is like hell to be honest,” Fares Afana, the head of ambulance services in northern Gaza, told The Washington Post in a voice note on Sunday. Israeli forces were attacking the Jabalya refugee camp “for the third time and its surroundings in Beit Lahya and Beit Hanoun,” Afana said, and the camp was surrounded “from all sides.” Humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders said Friday that thousands of people—including five of its staffers—were trapped in the Jabalya camp. “Nobody is allowed to get in or out—anyone who tries is getting shot,” Sarah Vuylsteke, a project coordinator for the organization, said in a news release. The intensifying siege will “continue as long as required in order to achieve its objectives,” the IDF said in a statement. It comes alongside an apparent blockade. No food trucks have entered at all in October. Such a tactic may fuel further accusations that Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza.

#headlines #news

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monarch-afterdark · 6 months ago

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Superspecies History: Death Jackal

Welcome once again to Monarch: After Dark, the digital gateway between you and the organisation dedicated to understanding and navigating this troubled new world we live in.

We return now to our regular superspecies coverage with a Skull Island denizen that is as much a threat to itself as it is to humans, the Death Jackal.

(Pictured above: A pack of Death Jackals ambushing Aaron Brooks' expedition team, circa. 1995)

Monarch Database File: Death Jackal

Monarch Designation: Spinae mortem

Height: 6-12 feet

Species Designation: Necroserpere dromaeosaurid, Canus (sub-division)

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One of a few non-avian dinosaur species that have persisted into the modern age, the Death Jackal is a ravenous pack hunter armed with the speed of a leopard and the bite strength of a great white shark. Having evolved vaguely mammalian traits, milky-white blood and a partially exoskeletal spine tipped with a sharpened mane of fibers running down its back, the Death Jackal is a far cry from the dromaeosaurs of the Cretaceous, while still keeping the core recognisable traits of that family.

Part of the Necroserpere group of superspecies, alongside the Skullcrawlers, the Death Jackals have a ravenous and constant desire to feed, never quite satisfied with any meal. While the Skullcrawlers take to simply hunting anything that moves within their sight, the Death Jackals instead turn to cannibalism during bouts of starvation. Known to quickly turn on members of their packs or even themselves, the Death Jackals are considered by Monarch to be a greater threat to themselves than they are to humans.

Despite their cannibalistic tendencies, the Death Jackals are still a grave threat if they decide to target humans, able to kill with just one bite. They can often be seen flocking to carcasses of larger animals, participating in week-long feeding frenzies alongside other superspecies.

(Pictured above: A taxidermied Death Jackal kept at Monarch Outpost 14, "Hollow Dark", circa. 2014)

In 1995, almost immediately following their crash landing to Skull Island, Aaron Brooks' team were ambushed by a pack of Death Jackals. Their survival expert, Helen Karsten, was killed and dismembered by the pack while everyone else took shelter in a cave. Soon after, Kong had arrived and dispersed the pack after crushing some of them under his fist.

Aaron's team would later encounter Death Jackals descending on a Sirenjaw carcass to feed, alongside Psychovultures. More would appear later, after mythographer Walter Riccio betrayed the rest of the team, but he fended them off with weapons fire.

In 2014, a taxidermied Death Jackal was kept within Monarch Outpost 14, codenamed "Hollow Dark", the site of Dagon's skeleton and the original site of the MUTO spores from 1999.

In 2021, during part of their training for an upcoming Hollow Earth expedition, Audrey Burns was ambushed by a Death Jackal. The creature was shot dead before it was able to cause any bodily harm.

By 2027, Death Jackals residing in the Hollow Earth were among the creatures hunted and taxidermied by Raymond Martin.

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And that's all she wrote for the Death Jackals! While certainly a frightening encounter at first glance, you may not have as much to fear from the Death Jackals as you would from some of the other fauna on the island. Sights of Death Jackals that have mangled themselves to try and satisfy their own hunger are common, and quite disturbing.

Until next time,

Monarch: After Dark

#monarch #monarch after dark #monsterverse #kong skull island #skull island birth of kong #death jackal #superspecies #dromaeosaur #dinosaurs

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xtruss · 9 months ago

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Solar Eclipse Path Map Shows States Where Sun Will Be Blocked Out

— March 16, 2024 | Newsweek

A rare total solar eclipse will take place next month and will be the last chance for Americans to view the natural phenomena for two decades, astronomy experts have said.

A total eclipse will be experienced by millions of Americans on April 8 this year—a rare astronomical event in which the skies briefly turn dark during daylight hours. Next month's eclipse is a rare event, with the last one taking place over the U.S. in 2017.

"You definitely want to be looking at the sky on April 8th because if you miss the solar eclipse this year, you have to wait two decades until the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the contiguous United States," Brian Lada, AccuWeather astronomy expert, told Newsweek.

"Total solar eclipses themselves are not rare. They happen every year somewhere around the world. What is rare is to have them visible here in the United States."

Total eclipses occur once every other year somewhere on the planet, but for each individual community, they occur once every few centuries with some exceptions, Lada explained.

A solar eclipse is seen at Liberty Island in on August 21, 2017, in New York City. While New York was not in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, around 72 percent of the sun was covered by the moon during the peak time of the partial eclipse. Noam Galai/WireImage/Getty

What Is A Total Solar Eclipse?

According to Jonathan Belles, digital meteorologist for The Weather Channel, a solar eclipse takes place when the moon's orbit "takes it into the same plane as the sun, blocking out the sun."

There are numerous things to look out for - aside from the skies turning dark in the middle of the day - during a solar eclipse. Belles told Newsweek: "During a total solar eclipse, you can see explosions of matter being launched from the sun on some occasions. You'll likely see some eerie shadows in the form of eclipsed discs or even slithering snakes on the ground under trees and other objects. You might see bats and birds head out for food thinking that the sunset has arrived."

"If you look at the horizon, you may see thin clouds of ice that are usually invisible to the naked eye. You may also see clouds shrink over land or grow over the ocean. In elevated locations, you might also be able to tell where the sun is still shining."

Where Can I See The Total Eclipse?

A Map, Provided by NASA, Showing the Trajectory of the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA

According to Lada, those wishing to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon will need to be "in a narrow area called the path of totality", stretching from Texas all the way to Maine in the northeast.

A NASA map shows the full trajectory of the eclipse across the states, including times it will occur on April 8. Starting in Texas at around 1:30 p.m. CDT, the eclipse will occur in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and finally in Maine at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan may also experience the total solar eclipse.

"Everywhere outside of the path of totality will only experience a partial solar eclipse, of course, as long as it's not cloudy," Lada told Newsweek.

Americans in 13 States Will Experience a Rare Total Solar Eclipse Next Month. Getty Images/Newsweek

If you're planning to look skyward to see the event, you need to be prepared. NASA advises using the correct equipment to prevent causing serious damage to your eyes.

"When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses ("eclipse glasses") or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times," NASA explains. You can also use an indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector."

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Best Web Design Service Staten Island

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Exploring Bali Real Estate: Opportunities with Dream Bali Homes

Bali, known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant lifestyle, has long been a sought-after destination for both tourists and investors. The island’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities for those looking to purchase a property, whether for personal use or as an investment. For anyone considering buying property in Bali, partnering with a trusted Bali real estate agency is key. One such agency that stands out in helping potential buyers navigate Bali's dynamic real estate market is Dream Bali Homes.

Bali's real estate market offers a variety of property types, from beachfront villas and luxurious resorts to tranquil retreats nestled in the island's lush countryside. Whether you’re looking to buy a private villa, commercial property, or a plot of land, Bali real estate for sale has something for every investor’s needs and preferences. The market has seen consistent growth, thanks to Bali's popularity as a holiday hotspot and a booming digital nomad scene, driving demand for both short-term rentals and long-term residences.

For foreign buyers, purchasing property in Bali can be more complex due to local regulations. Indonesian law generally restricts foreigners from owning land outright. However, there are legal frameworks, such as long-term leases or setting up a foreign-owned company, that allow for foreign investments in Bali's real estate market. Navigating these regulations can be challenging, but experienced real estate agencies like Dream Bali Homes provide expert advice and guidance to ensure a smooth transaction.

Dream Bali Homes specializes in helping clients find the perfect property, whether it’s a luxury villa overlooking the ocean or an investment property in Bali’s most vibrant neighborhoods. With years of experience in the local market, the agency offers personalized services, from property search and legal advice to finalizing the sale. Their deep knowledge of Bali’s real estate landscape allows them to match clients with properties that best fit their goals and budget.

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Scanners, the computer devices that allow images and documents to be digitized and stored electronically, have long been known for their practical uses in offices and homes. However, recent studies have shown that scanners can also have a surprising and unexpected effect - relaxation for hats belonging to the extinct species, homo floresiensis.

Homo floresiensis, also known as "hobbits" due to their small stature, lived on the Indonesian island of Flores until about 50,000 years ago. These ancient humans were known for their unique physical characteristics, such as their small size, large feet, and low foreheads. They also had a particular type of head covering - a hat made from palm leaves or animal skins.

Scientists studying the effects of technology on ancient artifacts discovered that when these hats were scanned and digitized, they appeared to be visibly relaxed. This relaxation effect was not apparent when other objects, such as tools or pottery, were scanned.

But why would scanners have this effect on these ancient hats? Experts believe that it has to do with the way scanners work. When an object is scanned, it is bombarded with light, which is then reflected and captured by the scanner. This light energy can have a subtle influence on the material of the hat, causing it to relax.

Additionally, the process of being scanned can be a form of massage for the hats. The gentle, repetitive movement of the scanner over the surface of the hat may provide a soothing sensation, releasing any tension in the material.

This finding has sparked interest among researchers, as it could provide insights into the daily lives and activities of homo floresiensis. It is possible that these hats were not just functional head coverings, but also served as a means of relaxation for their wearers.

The discovery also sheds light on the potential ways in which technology can interact with and affect objects from the past. While the effects of scanning on human artifacts may not be completely understood, it is clear that the process can have a tangible impact on materials, even those that are thousands of years old.

In conclusion, while scanners may be intended for practical purposes, they can also have unexpected and relaxing effects on ancient artifacts, specifically the hats of the extinct species homo floresiensis. This discovery highlights the important role technology plays in our understanding of the past and serves as a reminder of the powerful connections between humans and their tools, even across time.

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What Are the Essential Steps to Launching a Successful Crypto Exchange?

Launching a successful crypto exchange can be a game-changer in the cryptocurrency industry, where the demand for secure, fast, and user-friendly trading platforms is ever-growing. However, starting such an enterprise requires meticulous planning, a robust technical infrastructure, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. If you're considering building your own crypto exchange, it's essential to understand the process and take the right steps to ensure long-term success. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key steps to launching a crypto exchange, from the initial concept to scaling your platform.

1. Understand the Crypto Market and Define Your Niche

The first step in launching a crypto exchange is to understand the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market. Crypto exchanges are pivotal in connecting buyers and sellers of digital assets, so before diving into the technicalities, you need to analyze the market to identify trends, competitors, and opportunities.

Market Research:

Analyze the Competition: Research the existing exchanges, such as Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken. Identify their strengths and weaknesses, and look for gaps in the market that you can exploit.

User Preferences: Determine what traders look for in an exchange—whether it’s low fees, high liquidity, security, or a vast range of supported assets.

Regulatory Environment: Understand the legal and regulatory landscape in your jurisdiction and internationally. Regulations around cryptocurrencies vary widely, and non-compliance can lead to heavy fines or the shutdown of your platform.

Define Your Niche:

Once you understand the market, define your exchange’s unique value proposition. Consider the following options:

Types of Crypto Pairs: Focus on supporting popular cryptos like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or lesser-known altcoins.

Target Audience: Are you catering to retail traders, institutional investors, or businesses looking to integrate crypto payments?

Geographical Focus: Consider which regions you want to serve. This will influence your regulatory approach and marketing strategies.

2. Obtain the Necessary Licenses and Compliance Certifications

Compliance is one of the most crucial aspects of running a crypto exchange. Since cryptocurrencies are often associated with fraud, money laundering, and illicit activities, ensuring that your platform is legally sound is essential for success.

Regulatory Compliance:

Know Your Customer (KYC): Ensure that your platform complies with KYC regulations, requiring users to verify their identity before trading.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Implement AML procedures to detect suspicious activities and prevent money laundering.

Licensing: Depending on your location, you may need to apply for licenses to operate legally. Countries like Malta, Estonia, and the Cayman Islands offer favorable crypto regulatory environments.

Partnering with a legal expert specializing in crypto can help guide you through the complex legal requirements and ensure that your exchange operates within the law.

3. Choose the Right Exchange Model

There are different types of crypto exchanges, and the model you choose will impact your operational requirements, user experience, and revenue generation.

Types of Crypto Exchanges:

Centralized Exchanges (CEX): These exchanges act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers. Centralized exchanges manage all transactions, which makes them fast and efficient but also increases the risk of hacking. Examples include Binance and Coinbase.

Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): These exchanges operate without a central authority, providing users with more control over their assets. They are generally considered more secure but may have lower liquidity. Examples include Uniswap and PancakeSwap.

Hybrid Exchanges: Combining elements of both CEX and DEX, these exchanges aim to offer the benefits of centralized speed with decentralized security.

For a new business, a centralized exchange is generally easier to set up and can be more profitable in the initial stages. However, if security and privacy are top priorities for your platform, a DEX or hybrid approach may be more appropriate.

4. Build the Technical Infrastructure

Creating a robust and scalable technical infrastructure is critical to the success of your crypto exchange. This includes choosing the right platform, setting up secure wallets, and integrating a reliable trading engine.

Choosing the Right Development Approach:

Custom Development: Hiring a development team to create a fully customized crypto exchange platform can be expensive and time-consuming but offers complete flexibility.

White-Label Solutions: If you want to launch quickly, consider a white-label exchange solution. These are pre-built platforms that can be branded and customized with your logo and unique features.

Open-Source Solutions: Another option is using open-source crypto exchange software, which can be tailored to your needs but often requires more technical expertise.

Essential Features to Implement:

User Interface (UI): Design a simple and intuitive UI that appeals to both beginners and experienced traders.

Order Matching Engine: This component matches buy and sell orders quickly and efficiently.

Liquidity Management: Ensure that your platform can provide high liquidity to avoid delays in transactions.

Security Features: Implement robust security measures such as two-factor authentication (2FA), encryption, cold storage wallets, and anti-DDoS protection.

Payment Gateway Integration: Allow users to deposit and withdraw funds seamlessly through various payment options, including bank transfers, credit cards, and crypto wallets.

5. Secure Your Exchange

Security is paramount in the cryptocurrency space. Exchanges are frequent targets of hackers, and even the smallest vulnerability can lead to significant losses for your users and damage to your brand’s reputation.

Security Measures to Implement:

Cold Wallets: Store the majority of user funds in cold wallets, which are offline and less vulnerable to hacks.

Multi-Signature Wallets: Use multi-signature wallets for enhanced security, requiring multiple parties to approve a transaction.

Regular Audits: Conduct regular security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities in your platform.

Insurance: Some exchanges opt for insurance coverage to protect user funds in case of a breach.

Anti-Hacking Protocols:

Real-Time Monitoring: Implement a real-time monitoring system to detect and respond to suspicious activity.

Bug Bounties: Consider offering a bug bounty program to incentivize white-hat hackers to find vulnerabilities in your system.

6. Integrate Trading Pairs and Liquidity

A successful crypto exchange needs to support a wide range of trading pairs and ensure liquidity for seamless transactions.

Liquidity Solutions:

Market Makers: These entities provide liquidity by placing large buy and sell orders, ensuring that users can trade without significant slippage.

Partnerships with Liquidity Providers: Collaborate with established liquidity providers or use liquidity aggregation services to improve the trading experience.

Listing Cryptocurrencies:

Select the cryptocurrencies you want to list on your platform. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are must-haves, you might also want to consider listing trending altcoins or niche tokens that appeal to specific user segments.

7. Implement Payment and Withdrawal Methods

Offering multiple payment methods will make your platform accessible to a broader audience. Payment and withdrawal methods vary from region to region, so it’s essential to integrate options that your users are familiar with.

Cryptocurrency Payments: Support various cryptos such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others for deposits and withdrawals.

Fiat Payment Gateway: Enable users to deposit and withdraw fiat currencies like USD, EUR, or GBP via bank transfers, credit cards, or other payment systems.

Stablecoins: Consider adding stablecoins like USDT or USDC to cater to users who prefer price stability.

8. Test Your Platform

Before going live, thoroughly test your crypto exchange for functionality, security, and scalability. Conduct both internal and external testing to identify bugs, performance issues, and potential vulnerabilities.

Testing Phases:

Unit Testing: Test individual components of the exchange to ensure they work as expected.

Load Testing: Simulate high traffic to see how the exchange handles a large number of users.

Security Testing: Perform penetration testing to identify weaknesses in your platform’s security.

9. Launch and Market Your Exchange

Once your crypto exchange is up and running, it’s time to launch and market it to attract users. A successful launch involves not just technical readiness but also strategic marketing.

Marketing Strategies:

SEO Optimization: Optimize your website for relevant keywords to improve organic search rankings.

Social Media Marketing: Leverage platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Telegram to build a community and promote your exchange.

Partnerships and Sponsorships: Partner with influencers, crypto projects, or other exchanges to drive traffic to your platform.

Referral Programs: Offer incentives for users who refer others to your exchange.

Security and Trust Building: Highlight your platform’s security features to build trust with your users.

10. Provide Ongoing Customer Support

Customer support is critical in retaining users and building a loyal customer base. Ensure that you offer 24/7 support through multiple channels, including live chat, email, and phone support.

Common Support Features:

Help Center: Create an in-depth knowledge base where users can find answers to common questions.

Ticketing System: Implement a ticketing system to track and resolve user issues efficiently.

Community Forums: Build a community where users can interact, share tips, and provide feedback.

11. Monitor and Scale Your Exchange

After launching, your job isn’t over. Monitoring the performance of your exchange, responding to user feedback, and scaling the platform as needed are essential for long-term success.

Continuous Improvement: Regularly update your platform with new features, cryptocurrencies, and security enhancements.

User Feedback: Pay attention to user feedback and resolve issues to improve the user experience.

Scalability: As your exchange grows, ensure that your platform can scale to handle increased traffic and transaction volume.

Conclusion

Launching a successful crypto exchange is a complex and challenging endeavor, but with the right preparation and strategy, it can be highly rewarding. From conducting market research and complying with regulations to implementing robust security features and effective marketing strategies, each step in the process is crucial for building a sustainable business. By following these essential steps, you’ll be better positioned to create a secure, reliable, and user-friendly crypto exchange that can stand out in a competitive market.

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What Are the Most Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses from a Digital Agency?

Running a small business on Long Island can be both exciting and challenging. With a unique local culture and a diverse customer base, it’s important to have effective marketing strategies to reach potential clients. A Long Island marketing agency can provide valuable insights and help you create a solid marketing plan tailored to your needs.

To succeed in this competitive environment, leveraging the expertise of a reputable marketing agency is essential, especially as the digital marketing landscape continues to expand rapidly.

In fact, the digital marketing market is projected to reach $1,099.33 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1% between 2024 and 2032. This growth highlights the critical need for businesses to stay ahead with expert marketing strategies.

So, in this blog, let’s discuss the strategies that digital marketing agencies suggest to implement for the growth of small businesses.

9 Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Here are some effective strategies that small businesses can implement with the help of an experienced and trusted Long Island digital agency:

Understanding Your Target Audience

One of the first steps in effective marketing is understanding your target audience. A marketing agency can help you identify who your ideal customers are based on demographics, interests, and buying behaviors.

By gathering this information, you can tailor your marketing messages to appeal directly to these potential clients. This approach increases the chances of converting leads into loyal customers.

Building a Strong Online Presence

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for any small business. A digital marketing agency can assist you in creating a user-friendly website that showcases your products or services.

Your website should reflect your brand identity and provide visitors with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Utilizing Social Media Marketing

Social media platforms are powerful tools for reaching a broader audience. A marketing agency can help you create a social media strategy that aligns with your business goals.

By regularly posting engaging content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter), you can connect with your audience and build a community around your brand.

Implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial for increasing your website’s visibility on search engines like Google. A Long Island digital agency can help you optimize your website using relevant keywords and phrases that potential customers might search for.

This process includes optimizing your website’s content, meta tags, and images to improve its ranking on search engine results pages.

Content Marketing

Content marketing is another effective strategy that can position your business as an authority in your industry. By creating high-quality content—such as blog posts, articles, and videos—that addresses the needs and interests of your audience, you can provide value while promoting your brand.

Email Marketing Campaigns

Email marketing remains a powerful tool for small businesses. With a well-crafted email campaign, you can keep your customers informed about promotions, new products, and upcoming events.

A Long Island marketing agency can assist you in creating personalized email content that resonates with your audience.

Leveraging Local SEO

For small businesses, local SEO is vital for attracting customers in your area. A digital marketing agency can help optimize your Google My Business listing and ensure that your business appears in local search results.

This includes updating your address, phone number, and operating hours, and encouraging satisfied customers to leave positive reviews.

Paid Advertising Strategies

While organic marketing efforts are essential, sometimes investing in paid advertising can yield quick results. A Long Island marketing agency can help you create effective online ads through platforms like Google Ads and social media.

By targeting specific demographics and interests, you can reach potential customers who are more likely to convert.

Analyzing and Adjusting Strategies

Finally, one of the most important aspects of effective marketing is analyzing the results of your efforts. A digital marketing agency can help you track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, conversion rates, and social media engagement.

By analyzing this data, you can identify what strategies are working and which ones need adjustment.

Conclusion

Partnering with a Long Island marketing agency can provide the expertise and support you need to implement these effective strategies for your small business.

From understanding your audience to optimizing your online presence, the right agency can help you navigate the complexities of marketing in today’s digital landscape. By leveraging these strategies, you can enhance your brand’s visibility, attract new customers, and achieve long-term success.

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Why Choosing a Local Software Developer in Guam is Key to Your Business

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need reliable tech partners to stay competitive. When it comes to software development, having a local partner offers unique advantages. Here, we’ll explore why choosing a local software developer in Guam can significantly impact your business, along with the benefits of working with web developers, web designers, and digital marketing experts in the region.

1. Understanding the Local Market

A local software developer in Guam has in-depth knowledge of the island’s business environment and customer expectations. Unlike offshore developers, local experts understand the unique needs and challenges of Guam-based businesses, allowing them to create software solutions that cater to the local market. This understanding is crucial for building applications that resonate with the community and drive better engagement.

For instance, a software developer who knows the local tourism industry can design solutions tailored for Guam’s tourists, such as booking platforms for activities like snorkeling or cultural tours. This local expertise translates into software that fits the market perfectly.

2. Better Communication and Faster Response Times

Working with a local software developer in Guam ensures easier communication and faster project turnaround times. You can meet face-to-face to discuss project requirements, review progress, and make changes, leading to fewer misunderstandings. This personal touch allows for a more collaborative and flexible approach, which is particularly useful for businesses that need to make frequent updates to their software.

Compared to working with offshore developers, where time zone differences and language barriers can delay project timelines, having a local partner allows for quicker response times and real-time troubleshooting.

3. Integration with Web Development and Design Services

GuamWebz offers not only software development but also comprehensive services, including web development and web design. A web developer in Guam can ensure that your software integrates seamlessly with your website for a smooth user experience. Meanwhile, a web designer in Guam can enhance the visual appeal of your digital products, ensuring they meet modern design standards.

Combining these services enables your business to maintain a consistent brand identity across all platforms. A well-designed website paired with custom software solutions can significantly improve customer satisfaction and engagement.

4. Support for Digital Marketing Initiatives

Local software developers understand the value of integrating software solutions with digital marketing in Guam. Whether it’s setting up analytics tools to track user behavior or implementing CRM software for customer management, these experts can help optimize your marketing strategies.

Integrating your digital marketing efforts with software development ensures that your campaigns are data-driven and highly targeted. This holistic approach can boost your online presence, increase leads, and drive revenue growth.

5. Cost-Effective Solutions with a Personal Touch

Many businesses assume that hiring a software developer in Guam may be more expensive than outsourcing abroad. However, local developers offer cost-effective solutions by eliminating the hidden costs associated with offshore development, such as long communication delays, extra fees for revisions, or even quality control issues.

Moreover, hiring a local developer adds a personal touch to the service, fostering a relationship where your developer understands your business vision and goals. This relationship results in a tailored service experience that’s hard to achieve with offshore developers.

6. Ensuring Compliance with Local Regulations

A software developer in Guam is well-versed in local laws and regulations, which is vital for businesses in industries such as healthcare, real estate, and tourism. When developing software that handles sensitive data, you need to ensure compliance with local data protection laws. Local developers can guide you through the legal landscape, ensuring that your software meets all regulatory requirements.

7. Community Support and Business Networking

By choosing a local software developer, you’re also supporting Guam’s economy. It creates a ripple effect that benefits the community, as local businesses support one another. Additionally, local developers are often part of Guam’s business networks, giving you access to a larger pool of resources and potential partnerships.

Engaging with a software developer in Guam means investing in long-term business relationships that can help your company grow, as you’ll have a local ally who understands your business environment and can introduce you to other experts in web development, web design, and digital marketing in Guam.

8. Scalability for Future Growth

As your business grows, you may need to scale your software or add new features. A local software developer in Guam can provide ongoing support and updates, ensuring that your technology keeps pace with your evolving needs. The ability to quickly adapt to changes and implement updates is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in today’s market.

Local developers can also assist in scaling your software for new markets beyond Guam, providing insights and adjustments that cater to a broader audience while still maintaining the core functionalities designed for the local market.

Conclusion

Choosing a software developer in Guam offers numerous advantages for businesses seeking tailored solutions, quick response times, and a deeper understanding of the local market. Whether you’re looking for custom software, web development, or digital marketing integration, local expertise can make all the difference.

By collaborating with experts in software development, web design, and web development in Guam, you can create a seamless digital experience that meets the needs of your customers and helps your business thrive. So, consider making a local choice and experience the benefits of having a dedicated software development partner right here in Guam.

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