#May your code be pre-documented

[osakanone]

It... They literally are.

Cortisol, the stress hormone is delaying the restoration of your cells and their replacement. It shortens the telomeres which encode your genetic makeup.

It disrupts the removal of amyloid plaques (the things which create alzheimers, and our best bet is memory loss and the deceleration of minds in humans is caused by a combination of cortisol and sugars).

It prevents the proper resolution of stress by denying you access to essential neurotransmitters (which is why everybody is addicted to stimulants).

That fucked up brainshape results in a collapse of linguistic reasoning and thus executive functioning as a defensive mechanism (which is the origin of ADHD).

This can be passed down generationally as gene activation biases which influence your neurotopology and the shape of your brain, since evolution is assuming you're trapped in a cave but still reproducing and wants you to find a way out of the cave. This is why genetic deviations and birth defects (evolution's attempts) are significantly more frequent in places of stress -- with even transness being more common in places of high stress.

Try to imagine someone who needs to tend to a wound, but if they do they might be eaten by an animal while doing it, so they wait, with a knife in hand, ready to throw their grasp into the beast's ribs and have the knife find its middle.

That's cortisol. You're the one trembling with the knife.

I might be about to tell you something you didn't want to know, or something you already knew but did not want proof of.

You can stop reading now if you want to and I won't begrudge you.

This catastrophic gradual resudial destruction of the body is not only triggered by work, but its also alleviated by relative economic position, meaning if you emotionally feel like you have more security or more stuff than somebody else, your body makes less of it.

They want you to take up those economic objects to saturate your income but also to sate your sense of socioeconomic position. That's the real bargain of white collar work.

What's worse is it induces a kind of learned helplessness, where in the mind a human knows something is wrong but they don't do anything about it.

Humans don't try to change anything.

In fact, it literally shortens your lifespan by up to 30%.

It is literally shredding your organs.

Your body is trying desperately to tell you this.

What's worse is if someone has cortisol from the socioeconomic position but not the workload, the balance of cortisol to status is such that it induces extreme paranoia.

And those over you?

Much as locusts aren't grasshoppers, extreme wealth literally transforms brain topologies, producing ad-hoc sociopaths.

To the people above you, you are a toy soldier.

You are being asked to march into fire as tinder because to them.

It is your purpose to be firewood and to burn and if you don't accept this gleefully, you are ungreatful for being made into a toy soldier from wood to begin with.

...depite the fact they didn't shape or paint or build you. They act like they do, because that's the entire grift.

We live in the 15th century, they live in the 21st century.

The empire never ended.

Cry often and cry lots. Seek out adrenaline, which forces cortisol to distribute properly in your body and kickstarts resuming the healing process. You are biologically trapped in the waiting state for some great predator.

Work out. Exhaust your body. Climb. Lift. Run. Anything.

You need to feel acute (from the external, not your own body upon itself) pain and adrenal fear (excitement) or cortisol cannot work as intended.

This is why so many people in high pressure jobs are into BDSM, or are thrill-seekers via white collar crime. This is why so many people lead a double life as stress relief.

Above all though, you need to cry. You need to process the bad emotion. Not now and not in a catastrophic way, but in a (ugh) "productive way", like experiencing tragedy and thus catharsis through stories or by acknowledging things you had buried deep inside yourself and desperately tried to forget.

Not all at once, and only a little, but you must do this at least a little, or your levels don't achieve a setpoint declared by your endorphins and you will develop a tolerance for cortisol and your body will make more much as an addict does.

Biologically, everybody over 25 going through all this "has an addiction to a hard drug" because of their cortisol levels, and its one of the reasons why psychological research has such problems with replication because different places distribute it (and thus damage the body) in different ways.

If you are able to see a doctor, that feeling in your guts is your body screeching, begging you to run. Please please see a doctor and get a once-over. Think of it as a tune-up for a car or a general wellness assessment. If you're over 35, you'll probably catch something while its very minor like bone spurs, or nervous myalgia that's treatable at this point, the winging of your scapulas in your back, or some sort of imbalance of essential nutrients (my guess is going to be magnesium and vitamin D) -- all of which are incredibly painful if left untreated and managing and filtering that pain will eat into your cognitive capacity (since pain management costs your cognition, since you have finite brain volume and the brain can't use the same areas to do both high quality filtering and reasoning at the same time without one disrupting the other).

Read a book called "The body keeps the score" if you want to know more. It will help you solve your problems.

Further reading:

On stress:

Wilkinson, R. G., & Pickett, K. (2009). The spirit level: Why more equal societies almost always do better. London: Allen Lane. Wilkinson, R. G., and Pickett, K. E. (2017) The enemy between us: The psychological and social costs of inequality. Eur. J. Soc. Psychol., 47: 11– 24. Web: http://www.law.nyu.edu/sites/default/... Dickerson SS, Kemeny ME. Acute stressors and cortisol responses: a theoretical integration and synthesis of laboratory research. Psychol Bull. 2004 May;130(3):355-91. Web: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... Lê-Scherban, F., Albrecht, S. S., Bertoni, A., Kandula, N., Mehta, N., & Diez Roux, A. V. (2016). Immigrant status and cardiovascular risk over time: results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Annals of epidemiology, 26(6), 429–435. Web: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... I also highly recommend anything from Dr. Robert Sapolsky- "Stress: Portrait of a Killer" is on YouTube, as well as many of his lectures from Stanford.

On wealth:

Someone at an old job asked why I wanted to write up the meeting minutes for our team and I said 'i wanna control the narrative' and they were like 'what' and I pointed out that no one was gonna remember what we said in six months and so my interpretation of the meeting would dictate the assumed reality of what happened

"none of you ever send corrections when I offer the draft so y'all have consented to my version"

"we don't read that shit"

"you must trust me implicitly to create our shared reality that's so sweet"

That's how several coworkers decided I was a supervillain and how I learned several coworkers didn't understand record keeping as like a CONCEPT

[gold-onthe-inside]

greylist

verb (transitive): to hold (someone) in suspicion, without actually excluding him or her from a particular activity

who? spencer reid (s6, post-JJ, pre-Doyle) x tech analyst!reader summary: when your celebratory drink with penelope is disrupted, you end up at a bar with the person you famously cannot get along with even if you were paid... until you do. based on: request by @brownbunnyb: I’m thinking something along lines of me being Penelope’s best friend and coworker and she sees how much me and Spencer bump heads and she sets me up on a blind date and the guy end up being Spencer (she does it on purpose) and we get a little too tipsy and he invites me over to his place and I stay the night and he confess his feelings bc he assumed I was sleeping word count: 3.4k a/n: r is an intelligence analyst for the counterintelligence division, and roommates with penelope, famous for not having any of the pleasance and charm that penelope does (the grumpy to her sunshine) and for not getting along with men, including spencer. i may have gotten carried away with it.

You don't get many off days in counterintelligence, but when you find a chain of coded messages about a military officer in Alaska trying to sell classified documents to the Russians, and manipulate him right into the hands of an undercover operative, you have to celebrate somehow. There aren't many easy wins in your line of work, not like Penelope who comes to your shared apartment with an arrest on her belt almost every week, and when you hear the front door close, Penelope walking in with her heels in hand, you have no doubt that she's on a high from a solved case.

"Hey, so I figured we'd leave in 15," you said, stepping out from the bathroom in a sleek black dress with a cut out by your hips, your walk stuttering at the sight of Kevin in the doorway behind Penelope, who was wincing. "And you forgot," you said, unsurprised, your hands falling from your ear where you had just fixed a gold hoop.

"I'm so sorry," Penelope cried, rushing towards you. "I swear, I swear I had it written somewhere that we were going out, but this reservation opened up at L'Auberge, and you know we've been on the waitlist for months--"

You held up your hand, stopping her. "Go," you said, with patience that seemed to be bottomless when it came to Penelope.

"I swear, I will make it up to you right now," Penelope said and you frowned instantly as she pulled out her phone.

"You don't have to--"

"Ba-bup, nothing out of you," Penelope interrupted, picking up the phone. "You're going to a bar. I don't wanna hear any excuses, you still owe me for Friday. You will be there by 7." She looked to you. "7?"

You shrugged helplessly, glancing at Kevin who just seemed amused by his girlfriend.

"Where are you going?" Penelope repeated the question, then looked at you.

"Crown and Crow," you said, knowing better than to get in Penelope's way, watching her as she repeated it to the phone, then snapped it shut, looking at you with a giddy smile.

"Okay, have fun, don't be mean, and have a cute cocktail on me," Penelope said, kissing your cheek, leaving a smear of lip gloss. "You deserve the win," she said, then promptly disappeared off to the bathroom to change for her own date.

You looked at Kevin. "Home by midnight, no more than three drinks, capiche?" you said, firmly and he held up his hands in surrender to you.

"I couldn't afford it," he said and you nodded, satisfied. You slipped into your classic black pumps, grabbed your purse, keys, and a black coat before stepping out, the door closing before you remember to ask Penelope who your date for the night was.

You're on your first drink when he arrived, almost spitting it out at the sight of Spencer as he searched the bar for Penelope. If you rush into the bathroom, maybe you don't have to deal with him tonight… but then he spots you, and frowns as he raised a hand before walking over. "No Penelope?"

"Date with Kevin," you replied, not hiding your sourness. Don't be mean, my ass. This is her making it up to me?

"Oh," he said, looking confused. "So… why am I here?"

"Evidently, Pen's playing matchmaker tonight," you said, keeping your voice even and he sighed.

"Should've figured," he said quietly, then gestured to the empty seat beside her. "May I?"

"Since you're here," you replied, sipping your rum and coke.

"I take it I'm not who you expected," he said as he flagged the bartender for a soda.

"Given the history of our interactions, no, you're not." You watched his arm fall to the oak bar, his hazel eyes on you, sparkling darkly in the low amber light.

"Disappointed?" he asked and you took a breath in.

"It's not all you," you said, tipping the glass as you take a sip. "Supposed to be celebrating an op, but Penelope bailed."

"Criswell's case?" he asked and you sighed, his question stinging like the back of your throat.

"Criswell's case," you scoffed. "I do all the work and he's the one they credit? I swear to God, you Special Agents--"

"It's hardly my fault that Criswell's name gets put on the report. He was the arresting officer--"

"Only because I led the guy right to him," you argued, looking at Spencer and then you just sighed. "You don't get it. You're not an intelligence analyst."

"No, I do," he insisted. "I know you think we all come home with wins every week, but it's not me, or the BAU, or even the FBI that gets the credit. It's the local police department who can't pull their heads out of the asses, sorry, long enough to realise that all they need is to empathise to catch their killers."

You looked at him, with a mix of surprise and respect, and a little amusement at his apology after saying 'asses', and he ran out of steam at your look. "T-The point is, I get it," he continued. "You probably don't sleep for days, and if you do, it's not enough. You're probably going to suffer from debilitating eye strain in your 70s, and all for some half-wit tactical analyst to get the credit. You're right to be pissed, but getting mad at me isn't gonna get you anywhere."

You wet your stained lips, downing the rest of your glass, and stare at it for a moment. "I've been kind of unfair to you, haven't I?" you asked, looking at him.

Spencer looked at his clear glass, bubbles of soda rising to the surface. "Kind of feels diminutive," he said and you laugh, a brightness in your eyes that wasn't there a minute ago.

"Be grateful I admitted anything at all," you said and he nodded graciously.

"Of course. Thank you for the bare minimum," he said and you huff.

"Look at that, the robot knows sarcasm," you teased and he made an offended noise before watching you snicker. "So, just the soda or are you gonna drink something stronger?"

"Just the soda," he said and you know better than to ask as you order yourself a mojito. "So, how did you do it?" Spencer asked. "How'd you track him down?"

You shrugged, not particularly in a bragging mood. "It wasn't that hard, really. I already had an alert set up for requests for encryption keys, and there was no reason for this military officer in Alaska to request them. He didn't have the clearance or approval from someone who did to have eyes on it. All I did was figure out what he wanted access to and fudge it and put a code in so I could track the user before giving him the encryption key. Then it was just a matter of posing as a buyer for the intel."

"Child's play," Spencer remarked dryly, his lips curling and you shrugged.

"If you can learn sarcasm, I can learn humility," you said, sipping your mojito and it was his turn to laugh quietly.

"It's a new look on you," he said, meeting your gaze, and you're not sure if it's the rum, but there's a moment of tension, and you're half-convinced he's leaning in to kiss you when your phone beeped and it shatters like you've dropped your glass. You fumbled through your purse for your cell, pulling it out to find a text message from Penelope.

Penny: Kevin's staying the night.

How was this night getting worse by the minute?

You: Can't you go to his place?

No reply. It turned out your bottomless patience wasn't so limitless, and Spencer could tell.

"Problem?" he asked, raising his soda to finish it.

"It appears I'm homeless for the night," you replied, downing your entire mojito in one go.

"Hey, hey, slow down," he insisted, pulling the glass away from you, but it was just mint and ice now. "What do you mean?"

You grasped Spencer's shoulder. "See, Data, when two people go out on a date, which is a kind of human mating ritual, one of them offers their habitat to copulate in, never mind the other females who maybe sharing said habitat," you said, mocking and he swatted your hand away, knowing you well enough to know you were just projecting your irritation on to him.

"You could just say that Garcia was taking Kevin home, you don't have to be so--"

"Mean?" you asked hollowly and Spencer pursed his lips.

"Hostile," he replied and you nodded.

"It's fine, I'll just flirt with someone and let them take me to their place," you said, slipping off your seat.

"Hey, no," Spencer said firmly, his hands loosely grasping your arms. "A) you're drunk--"

"I had two drinks--"

"And B) Penelope would kill me if I let you become one of our cases. You can stay with me."

"What? No," you protested. "I'm mean and unfair to you, why would you--"

"Because no matter how much disdain you hold for me, I'm not actually a bad guy," he said patiently. "Can you honestly tell me you trust anyone else in this bar to not take advantage of you?"

You sucked your cheek in and sighed. "No," you said petulantly, and Spencer stood up, holding your coat up for you to help you into it.

He doesn't drive and you share Esther with Penelope who needed it tonight, so you're on the Metro back to his place, Spencer's hand on your waist keeping you standing until there's a place to sit. You realise, rather dully, that if you weren't wearing your coat, his hand would have found the cut-out of your waist, and you wonder what it feels like. "I'm never drinking rum again," you murmured. Clearly, it was poisoning your mind.

"Sure, you won't," he said dryly, standing in front of you and you have to look up at him to see his eyes.

"You're really tall," you said, distastefully. You don't like having to crane your neck just to look at him… not that you like looking at him. It's easier to be mean, you decide, when you can look him in the eye.

"I'm sorry, the doctor said there's no cure for it," he replied, clearly mocking.

"I could always lop your knees off," you said helpfully, smiling up at him and he snorted.

"I think they've been through enough." He watched the frown form on your forehead, and, stupid impulse, he moved his hand to smooth it out. "I was shot in the knee a couple years ago," he explained. "Reconstructive surgery."

"Must make kneeling hard," you said without thinking and he tilted his head at you, his hand returning to your waist.

"Was that a joke?" he asked and you shook your head.

"No, I'm just--" The train jolted and Spencer grabbed your hips before you could fall, your hands on his arms. "Embarrassing," you finished as he righted you, then guided your hands to the pole. He was warm, smelling like Irish espresso. It must be nice, being his girlfriend, smelling that all the time. What is wrong with me?

The rest of the ride is silent, and then he's guiding you out of the carriage and onto the station closest to his apartment. He tapped both your metro cards, which you don't remember giving to him, before walking out of the subway with his hand on the small of your back, and you're out of quips and clever things to say. You didn't think that was possible, but maybe the train jolted it out of you. Or maybe the rum did. But you're silent all the way to his apartment, and a little curious about how he lives.

He lets you in, letting go of your waist, and you don't see how his hand clenches, too busy taking the apartment in. The wall's a lovely green and he has lamps that remind you of old libraries with the green steel shade, and he has bookshelves everywhere, nothing with a contemporary cover on it. They're all old hardbounds that you're compelled to touch reverently, foreign titles that you're able to decipher. "Of course you have War and Peace in the original Russian," you scoffed, tracing the golden Russian letters while he set your purse down on his coffee table.

"You can read it?" he asked, surprised and you look at him with narrowed eyes.

"How do you think I posed as a Russian buyer of international secrets?" you asked and he held his hands up in surrender.

"My bad," he admitted, trying not to look impressed. But it was the truth, you were impressive. It was impressive enough how skilled you were at coding and creating algorithms, able to take over for Penelope without complaint from anyone but Derek who would get shut down every time he tried to call you baby girl. In a lot of ways, you were like Penelope, always ready with a pop-culture reference and a barb, preferring steel over sexual innuendo. In the early days, he had been sensitive to it, avoiding you when he could, but he'd seen your softer side when Penelope had been shot, how you'd been unafraid to yell at Rossi for pushing the boundaries of interrogation with her. He knew you were kind, really, you just weren't very generous with it.

He filled up a glass of water, walking over to you, doing his best to keep his gaze off your waist as he passed it to you, noticing you perusing the Art of War… in the original Chinese. "Don't tell me… Chinese too?"

"Kind of a prerequisite for counterintelligence," you said, swapping the book for the water, and an uncomfortable expression flashed across your face, shifting in your heels. He was an idiot, he should have noticed it. You were standing for so long in the train. You frowned as he knelt silently, hand grasping your ankle and you lifted your heel so he could take it off. One, then the other. "Thanks," you said quietly, unused to his kindness.

"It's not that hard," he said, standing up, putting your heels by your purse.

"What is?" you asked and he looked back at you.

"Kneeling," he said simply and it's stupid but your heart stops for a second, caught off-guard. "I'm gonna get you something more comfortable to wear. Finish that."

Oh, this was not good. You were not going to catch feelings for a man you've told everyone you know, which is mostly Penelope, and by association Kevin, that you hate. Your phone beeps and you pick it up.

Penny: Talked to Emily, you can stay at hers.

Escape. Emily can pick you up, you get along with Emily just fine, Emily's not a tall brunet with hazel eyes and makes butterflies erupt in your stomach. Emily's safe. You could be safe… or you could be with Spencer.

You: Don't bother, I'm already at Spencer's. You owe me so big.

You simply hope it sounds more casual and unbothered than you feel.

"So, I couldn't find anything that fit-" he started and you flinched as he walked back into the room, holding sweats and a t-shirt, almost dropping your glass, and he looked at you with wide eyes. "Sorry, carpeted floors," he said, assuming that was why you were so startled, and walked over, swapping your empty glass with the clothes. "They'll have to do, I'm afraid."

You nodded. "Bathroom?"

"Inside, on your left," he said, frowning as you rushed away.

You have to roll up the legs of the pants so you can actually walk in them, too afraid to ask for shorts for the fear that he might just hand you a pair of boxers, and then you really would crack, just like that.

You stepped out eventually, finding him setting up the couch with blankets and pillows, and he looked at you, his expression unreadable in the low light. "I know, they're baggy and I look awful."

"No," he said quickly, sitting on the couch. "You don't. Look awful, that is. Even if they are baggy."

"Right," you said, if only to move on to something else. "Um… do you have any cotton balls or something? I have all this make-up--"

"Sure, yeah," he said, moving and almost tripping over the coffee table in his rush to service you.

"--wouldn't want to ruin your pillows," you said to deaf ears, following him with a frown as he retrieves a cosmetic bag from his dresser. "Why do you have that?"

"Uh…" He looked at you with a wincing expression. "Halloween," he said, hoping it would suffice, and it did. You've seen him come into work at the end of every October with props and gimmicks. Emily ended up pawning off a Baba Yaga head to you that still hangs in your cubicle. You've named her Meredith.

"Right," you replied and he handed it to you.

"What, no clever retort?" he asked and you shook your head.

"No, I think the cosmetic bag speaks for itself," you said, showing him the pumpkin shaped cartoons on it, and he sighed.

"Yeah, yeah, laugh it up," he said dryly and you snickered as you headed to the bathroom.

"Does Morgan know about your clown make-up?" you asked and he lingered in the doorway.

"Please don't," he begged, watching you dab removal cream on the pad and wipe your make-up away. You're teasing and mean, hostile and snappish, but you're not cruel. You've kept secrets for him before, like the magazine cover of him and Lila from 2005 that Emily almost finds if not for you distracting her with a linguistic question, your hand stealthily picking it out of his drawer, and then tossing it to him when she turned her back.

"Depends, do you have clown shoes somewhere in your closet?" you asked, smiling as you ridicule him.

"No, the shoes I rented, the nose I own, the hair I spraypainted," he said and you look at him.

"Seriously?" you asked with a giddy grin. "Please tell me there are pictures."

"What? No!" he retorted, in that high pitch where you know he's lying, "Even if there were, why would I show you?"

"Because you know I can find them anyway," you retorted.

"Not if they're not digital," he snapped back, thinking he's pulled a fast one until he sees your devious grin. "No. Absolutely not."

"You've made a horrible mistake letting me into your home," you said, grinning giddily.

"You're a terrible person," he said, blocking your way bodily. "Sadistic, twisted, horrible--"

"I'm gonna find it," you said, stepping towards him.

"Not if I lock you in here all night," he said, but it was weak, he knew it was. He'd cave the minute he heard your pleading voice, or pretending to vomit. You tilt your head at him.

"Show me the pictures, Spencer," you said and his shoulders sag.

"Alright, come on," he said, resigned, leading you to the bedroom and pulling at a locked drawer in his desk before picking up the album. You plopped onto the bed, curling your feet up underneath you, Spencer sliding into bed beside you with the album on his thighs. "Please don't be mean," he asked, looking at you with a pleading look.

"If I don't have something nice to say, I won't speak," you promised, and he opens it up, knowing it's the best you can offer. You instantly clap a hand over your mouth at the sight of ten year old Spencer dressed like a Russian gymnast. So, he was that extra as a kid too.

"You… dressed like that all night, and you survived?" you asked, looking at him and he shrugged.

"I didn't actually do much trick-or-treating. But my mom would help me make my costume and I'd watch scary movies when she was asleep."

There's a Ghostbuster's costume, a vampire costume, a Frankenstein costume, all creative and handmade, and you watch Spencer age through the photographs, until he's 14 and you're half-asleep on his shoulder.

A fondness warms his chest as he tucked hair behind your ear. He's never seen you unmade like this. You weren't as flamboyant as Penelope (you once said Bowie wasn't as flamboyant as Penelope), usually in greys, browns and blacks, with plain jewellery and simple make-up, and tonight had only gone up in tone by your eyeshadow, grey and silver, with black eyeliner.

But now? You looked vulnerable and pretty, unarmed, and he carefully laid you against the pillow. Maybe he thinks he'll get over it if he says it, or 'manifest' it like Penelope says, and it's not exactly a heavy thing he says, but he whispered it as he stroked your hair back in place.

"I wish you liked me as much as I like you."

[zoanzon]

If you've seen the post circulating around that HR9495 - the bill to strip nonprofits of their tax-exemption - is a credible threat to AO3 and to download your fic, you may or may not be going 'oh fuck'. This might be because 9495 is a fucking abominable document...or it might be because you're like me and you have far too many fics to download one at a time.

Well, this is a bit quicker-and-dirtier than the post I'd planned on making next month, but as it's needed now:

Bulk Downloading from Ao3

Nianeyna has a program up on Github that can download Ao3 fics in bulk. You give it a starting URL (such as the start of your Bookmarks, or someone else's Works page) and tell it to either stop at a certain page or to keep going until it downloads the whole range. If you don't have code experience, that's fine, the linked page has a basic walkthrough on how to download and initialize the program.

Now, if you're also worried about fiction on other sites too...

Downloading from Fanfiction.net, SpaceBattles, SufficientVelocity, QuestionableQuesting, & More [WITHOUT Embedded Pictures]

Have you heard of FicHub? You have now.

FicHub only goes on fic at a time, and if you try and feed it too many URLs too quick it'll time out and you have to wait a bit to let it 'cool down', but it was the first program I encountered that could not only download fics from FF.Net, but also the forums where the Worm fandom is found.

Plus, that's not all it download from. To quote FicHub's site:

Supported Sites SpaceBattles, SufficientVelocity, QuestionableQuesting (XenForo) FanFiction.net, FictionPress Archive Of Our Own Harry Potter Fanfic Archive Sink Into Your Eyes AdultFanfiction.org Worm, Ward Partial support (or not tested recently): XenForo based sites (Bulbagarden Forums, The Fanfiction Forum, Fanfic Paradise) Fiction Alley The Sugar Quill (largely untested) FanficAuthors (minimal) Harry Potter Fanfiction (archive from pre-revival)

One thing I really like about FicHub is that it doesn't default to EPUBs. Like how Ao3's built-in downloader gives you file options, FicHub lets you choose between EPUB, a zipped HTML file, MOBI, PDF, and a 'sharable link to this export' which I've never used but sounds nice.

The downside of FicHub is that if a fic has embedded media - pictures, for example - you don't want to be using FicHub as it won't embed the picture. All it'll do is embed a link to were the picture was supposed to be drawn from. However, this isn't a concern for most-all FF fics as well as a good chunk of stuff from other sites. Just be warned that if you want media embedded, you want the next tool.

(You'll also want the next program if downloading from a forum and the OP who's fic you're downloading has a gigantic signature box: for some reason, FicHub adds the signature page to the bottom of each chapter in the document you download. Fine enough if it's a line or two, annoying if it takes up a page or more.)

Downloading from AlternateHistory.com, SpaceBattles, SufficientVelocity, QuestionableQuesting, & More [WITH Embedded Pictures]

This time we're looking at a Firefox addon: WebtoEpub.

According to its page, its download options include the following:

Baka-Tsuki.org (obviously) ArchiveOfOurOwn.org Blogspot (some) FanFiction.net. gravitytales.com hellping.org krytykal.org moonbunnycafe.com mugglenet.com nanodesu (some of the *thetranslation.wordpress.com sites) readlightnovel.com royalroad.com shikkakutranslations.org http://sonako.wikia.com And many other web sites.

It only downloads EPUBs, but if you're trying to grab a fic that has facecasts for characters, or maps, or anything like that...well, this actually grabs the pictures.

However, brief tip: I don't know how it is for any of the pages it actually lists, but if you use this for a fic from AH/SB/SV/QQ - the forums listed in the header - you want to open the page and then click the button that opens the whole index of threadmarks, and then call the function. If you don't do it that way, it won't know the full range of posts.

So, yeah...

While I hope HR9495 dies and isn't passed, it's better to prepare than to not. Even if it doesn't pass, I lived through the NC-17 purges on Fanfiction.net and saw thousands of fics vanish into the abyss; and I've seen authors delete fics or their whole collections off of Ao3 too. All that's taught me that I can't rely on just going to a bookmarked fic and expecting it to be there; if I want to be able to find and reread anything into perpetuity, I need to have a copy downloaded.

Hopefully this helps some of you download up the fics you want to have on hand, too.

[indolentsecurityguard]

⭐🚨 Legacy Headcanons thread! 🚨⭐

A few headcanons I thought about and wrote down in my notes before about him!

• Legacy makes small scribbles on his paper documents. He gets so bored in his office that he randomly makes little doodles on the paper. (He either does stick figures or those little circles face. Or maybe he'll write an extremely big, bold letter with a lighting or multiple exclamation mark with a pen. He pressed his pen so hard that ink spilled out and got disappointed & irritated w the mess he made)

• He probably watch web cartoons from the 2000s or 2010s stuff. (Ex: Your favorite Martian, dick figure, etc. He probably once watched some early edgy cartoons animation on YouTube too.)

• He may or may not play some flash game on his computer, but whenever someone walks in to check up to see him doing his paperwork, he'll immediately switch tabs.

• He's a hogger for everything. Take up most of the seat (placing both of his legs on an empty spot), steal foods (if he can even eat), etc. his family hate him for that.

• Back then, when he was his old self, He always had trouble asking for help from both his boss (R-T) and his siblings (Larry & Lawrie). With Larry, he's able to communicate and get assistance, but Lawrie on the other hand, he couldn't speak up since he thinks he'll annoy him. There was a time where he was proven right when Lawrie just bluntly told him no and walked off. But when he does help him, it can be a little frustrating since Legacy has trouble understanding and has to repeat himself several times.

• Due to Legacy's appearance & personality, people would often forget that he's a robot and not a human. His face looks very similar to a human being with his white eyes. Even his attitude and not following his code like he was programmed to is a contributor factor for people mistaking him as a human.

• He's a bit out of shape due to being inside his room, sitting in his chair, and overall him being lazy. He just doesn't have the energy like he used to before. Doesn't help the fact that at times, he can feel sluggish as well. And that chair basically gave him a bad posture and felt a sense of soreness in his back or something.

• People are scared of legacy. Not in an intimidating way like his brother Lawrie or unnerving like R-T, but moreso in a concerning way. (Ex is him interrogating a criminal and failing to get an answer out of them that at one point, he snapped & randomly slammed his fist onto the table, flipped it over before he dragged them and threw them out of the theme park. All in a matter of seconds. There was also time where he trashed the interrogation room out of anger and proceeded to shout at the suspect causing them to flinch and panic. Even his brothers had to tell him he was taking it too far and took over for him. R-T then got mad at Legacy over how he dealt with the person in the room and lectured him.)

• At one point, Legacy would even think about his earlier days and maybe get nostalgic over it so he could make himself feel like shit in his current day.

• He has commitment issues. After all, he never had an actual long lasting relationship & has a history of repeated failure. To add onto that, he also has avoidant attachment issues. Even if the relationship lasted long and he was happy with the person, he would get anxiety and overthink so much that he ended up being the one who leaves early and cut them off. He would feel bad for the other person who didn't do anything wrong, but I guess he wanted to call it off quickly before they can do it first. In other words, he has to be the first person to run & ghost them.

• Pre-version legacy used to be soft spoken and a bit of a gentleman toward the guest. Perhaps has a bit of shyness in him, but he has that enthusiasm to make up for it. Even the smallest confidence helps him as well!

• Pre-version legacy would often get taken advantage of by guests to get out of trouble. Him spotting the visitor trying to steal merch from the gift shop and confront them about it? They could just lie about how they were gonna pay for it and make him feel like shit for falsely accusing them of stealing even though that was the case. He would feel embarrassed and apologize to them for the misunderstanding. In other words, he was gaslighted by the guests. Since then, it made him overthink the situation he's witnessed and would often have his siblings & boss getting mad at him for letting them get away.

• At one point, Legacy was willing to leave his room on his own at night to look around the theme park and admire the scenery. After all, being inside the room can get boring and mentally draining, so why not go out for a little night stroll?

• Legacy may or may not feel like he wants friends. He's used to being on his own and he doesn't mind the loneliness and independence, but he would feel awkward whenever someone is nice toward and offered to let him hang out w them. Legacy would always say no before he eventually budged in and let them take him. But it's not like he'll do anything with them at all tbh. Speaking of which-

• He's that one friend in the group where everyone could be talking to each other, jokes around and such meanwhile he's just silently sitting there watching them interact as his mind drifts somewhere else. (People would often mistake him as being sad when he wasn't.)

• Literally the mf that would only have cameos, appears in the background/sideline, and have a small second of screentime with no dialogue and it would actually fit his character.

• If he were to meet his glitch version (Alter Error), he would be EMBARRASSED- He would avoid him and cringe to himself seeing the version where he's dumb, very socially awkward, overly chummy, and a nerd who's very much a weeaboo.

• He would kinda have bad hygiene? I mean like if he were to get his clothes dirty up by the mud, he would just get a paper towel and wipe it enough for it to look like it disappeared and continue on with the stain on his clothes without getting a new pair. He'll only change clothes when the stain mark is very noticeable or the smell is so strong he has to get another pair.

• he might feel the muscle soreness from his chair after getting up or waking up from his seat. (He has to stretch his body & arms to relieve the stress. He would also reach against his back with his hands and push it to crack his bone and get him straightened up)

• Despite the laziness making him out of shape, he is still a bit strong! He can push himself harder if he has the motivation too and keep up with his brothers for a good amount of time until it's over. He can even help assist with heavy objects and such for the employees.

• Possibly a caffeine addict? He only drinks coffee but never water (to be fair, he's a robot, but at the same time, the promo w Larry and Lawrie shows Larry holding a cup of coffee in his hands so maybe Legacy could consume food. Idk tho.) Or maybe he just drinks a lot of soda instead.

• He rarely talks at all. In fact, he's often very quiet and only speaks when he needs to. After all, he doesn't communicate with people that much and often gives a short response as stated before. He's just very reserved.

⭐End Of Thread (Bonus fanart at the end!)⭐

[daemonhxckergrrl]

Ahrah: @dragongirlcock encouraged us to tell you that we've recently made the permanent jump from Windows to Linux. Your post on the topic on top of the usual Microsoft bullshit was one of the catalysts to just do it now. We did play around with several different distros in 2013 in a dual boot system, so we already had a feel for a few different ones and what we prefer in a DE and whatnot. They were all Debian based, but then we happened to stumble across Garuda KDE Dr460nized, and aside from that we really like KDE Plasma, couldn't possibly pass up on a distro with that name XD Plus it has been nice having most gaming things working out of the box and generally saved us some floundering in figuring out what all we needed, bc things have come a long way since 2013.

We've been having bit of a time trying to learn the terminal and all, and have been running into miscellaneous issues, but it has been comforting to have more expirienced people we know look at them and go, "that problem is Weird wtf???"

Sometimes we'll go looking for info and the internet is like, "Ubuntu = Linux, especially if you're a newbie, and here's how to do things without having to touch the big scary terminal :) " and anything that might be helpful it feels like there's the expectation that you know everything already if you're on Arch. *angry dragon noises*

We feel like we've somehow happened to slip through the cracks of what people "typically" do or are encouraged to do when it comes to transitioning to Linux, why is this? Bc I feel that us having more of an interest in learning more shouldn't be that odd, it seems stranger to me that there seems to be a Windows vs Mac parallel with Debian vs Arch in terms of the general information available and expectations??? Also any recommentions on ways to just stumble upon things would be helpful. Bc sure we can got to the AUR, but you have to kind of already know what you're looking for.

hell yeah !!! welcome to The Community !! (programmer socks optional d: )

oooooohhh garuda !! recognised the name and is bc it's built atop arch !!

yeag, the ubuntu-as-default assumptions (which, annoyingly, even affects debian users sometimes) are frustrating. also the "commands scawy uwu" attitude (which also seems to include "just paste this magic command in the terminal dw it's totally fine :))))" from time to time) is frustrating as well.

i don't expect every single person to manually install arch, or like gentoo or smth, spend a week configuring it, and fuckign write an emacs port to run it as a full wayland compositor, but treating computers as Magical Boxes and users as Inherently Inept really gets my goat.

idk what good communities look like anymore bc i'm not part of any and solve shit myself or by asking friends/partners, but for arch, the official wiki tends to have most things well-explained. it's not a complete solution but it should help 🩷

in conjunction w/ the arch wiki, we use stackoverflow, man pages (documentation that doesn't require a website 7 months pregnant w/ javascript octuplets ? gooodddsss it feels good), package manager search, chaotic-aur (has most aur packages pre-compiled as an additional repo, so pacman can search and install them), tldr which is simplified man pages (very handy for example commands !!)

linux systems really are a thousand rats in a trench coat, so understanding what rats ya got helps but can take time. the best way round that is have a system you can break.

for like getting from ubuntu-coded to arch-coded, we're planning some GUIDEs that may be handy. wanna cover basic terminal and shell stuff, standard unix commands, what some of the bigger trenchcoat rats are and why.

until then, if there's any specific questions feel free to drop a message here or in DMs or wherever 🩷

[nocodehackathon]

Hackathon Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Student Participants

Hackathons are exciting, high-energy events where students come together to solve real-world problems, collaborate, and showcase their skills. They offer fantastic opportunities for learning, networking, and potential career boosts. However, they can also be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Understanding proper hackathon etiquette can make the experience smoother, more enjoyable, and productive. Here’s a guide to the essential do’s and don’ts to help you navigate your hackathon experience.

Do’s for Hackathon Success

Do Plan Ahead

Preparation: Before attending, review the event guidelines, understand the theme, and decide whether you'll participate solo or as part of a team. If you’re teaming up, meet beforehand to discuss ideas. Ensure you have all necessary tools, such as laptops, chargers, and pre-installed software, ready before the event starts.

Bonus Tip: Bring snacks and water to stay energized throughout long hours!

Do Be Open to Learning

Growth Mindset: Hackathons are about learning as much as they are about winning. Embrace the opportunity to develop coding skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or seek help from mentors and peers.

Remember: Even if you don’t win, the skills and knowledge gained are invaluable.

Do Communicate Clearly with Your Team

Team Dynamics: Effective communication is key. Ensure everyone understands the project’s direction, roles, and task distribution. Regular check-ins can help keep everyone aligned and address any issues promptly.

Transparency: If you face challenges, communicate them openly with your team to resolve them quickly.

Do Show Respect for Others’ Ideas

Collaboration: Hackathons bring together diverse ideas. Listen to and respect all contributions, even if they differ from your own. Offer constructive feedback rather than dismissing ideas outright.

Team Spirit: Fostering a respectful environment helps your team succeed.

Do Stay Organized

Project Management: With the fast pace of hackathons, staying organized is crucial. Use tools like task boards, to-do lists, or project management software to keep track of tasks and deadlines.

Code and Documentation: Organize your code and documentation to ensure a smooth final presentation.

Do Take Breaks

Self-Care: While it’s tempting to push through without breaks, taking time to rest can enhance focus and prevent burnout. Utilize breaks to grab a coffee, stretch, or participate in event activities.

Recharge: Many hackathons offer activities between coding sessions—take advantage of these to unwind and connect with others.

Don’ts to Avoid at a Hackathon

Don’t Hog Resources or Tools

Share Fairly: Hackathons often have limited resources like power outlets and equipment. Be mindful of sharing and use resources efficiently. For instance, if you have access to a power strip, allow others to use it too.

Respect: Sharing resources ensures a positive experience for everyone involved.

Don’t Ignore the Rules

Follow Guidelines: Each hackathon has specific rules and guidelines. Ignoring or bending these rules can lead to disqualification and unfair advantages. Understand the rules thoroughly and seek clarification from organizers if needed.

Fair Play: Adhering to the rules ensures a level playing field and respects the event’s integrity.

Don’t Overcomplicate Your Project

Scope: Ambitious ideas are great, but keep in mind the time constraints. Focus on a simpler, well-executed project rather than an overly complex one that may not be completed on time.

Functionality: Your project doesn’t need to be perfect, but it should be functional and demonstrate your team’s capabilities.

Don’t Be Overly Competitive

Sportsmanship: While competition is part of the fun, avoid behaviors like trash-talking or sabotaging others. Maintain a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.

Focus: Aim to win but keep sportsmanship and camaraderie at the forefront.

Don’t Be a Lone Wolf

Teamwork: Even if you’re an expert, don’t isolate yourself from your team. Share your progress, seek feedback, and assist others. Collaboration often leads to better outcomes.

Participation: Working together strengthens the project and enhances the experience for everyone.

Don’t Forget the Presentation

Final Impression: A well-executed presentation is crucial for making an impact. Practice presenting your project clearly, highlighting its key features and benefits.

Preparation: A good presentation can significantly influence the judges, even if the project itself isn’t perfect.

Bonus Tip: Network!

Hackathons attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Take the opportunity to network, make new connections, and engage with mentors or industry professionals. These interactions can lead to future job opportunities, collaborations, or partnerships. Networking is a key aspect of the hackathon experience, so don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and engage in conversations.

Conclusion

Hackathons are incredible learning opportunities that allow students to grow both personally and professionally. By following these do’s and don’ts, you can ensure a productive, enjoyable, and respectful experience. Whether it's your first hackathon or your tenth, proper etiquette will help you build stronger connections, work effectively with your team, and make the most of the event. So, gear up, gather your team, and dive into the world of hackathons with confidence!

[hybridmindthoughtsreloaded]

The Last HOPE: REAL ID Act and RFID - Privacy and Legal Implications (Complete)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a practical and useful technology for locating items without the requisite close proximity as needed with older technology, such as bar codes. However, new technologies such as RFID "powder," internal and external pre-crime detectors, and insertion into children's clothing and other personal items have pros and cons associated with the practicality of its use. In addition, RFID use in access control, identification documents, and banking cards, while convenient and illegal to jam, may lack important security features to prevent unauthorized scanning and usage of the data contained. The REAL ID Act mandates using RFID in ID cards that most Americans should carry for domestic airline travel and must carry for international travel. This discussion will examine current RFID technology and security concerns as well as how the RFID technology implemented in REAL ID Act cards and passports may pose privacy and security risks.

Your Government is forcing you to get a Real ID. Better learn about it.

[blankd]

MushRush SRPG Devlog Aug 10th, 2024

Time for the first update!

READ MORE to see: my production plan, why I'm calling this MushRush, what this week's Golden Duncecap moment was (and how I solved it), and some of THE scrungliest assets.

NOTE: I will be tagging all posts like this with the 'mushrush SRPG' tag, yes even after I figure out a real name for this project

PRODUCTION PLAN

This update will be lacking in screenshots as I was mostly fiddling with the SRPG Plugin suite, locking in a battle/events roadmap for the entirety of the game, and organizing my notes into something more concise. The battle roadmap outlined their purpose (narrative and/or mechanically), if they had something noteworthy in plot or flaovr, their objectives and their failstates, and a rough idea of what visual assets they might require.

There is roughly a total of 33 maps: so far 5 are core/mandatory, 6-7 are optional, the rest are progression. The distribution may change as production goes forward, and the map count may even decrease but I'm absolutely holding myself from exceeding that 33 number as this number does NOT include whatever magic I need to use for towns or 'cutscenes'.

Additionally, I'm holding off on ANY art assets, writing, and such, until the game has a solid mechanical skeleton to be played through. Since there are a maximum of 7 (8 technically, as its sometimes a Unit on the map but has no personality) party members, I'm optimistic about its implementation and testing. I'm also already planning to reuse/upcycle the enemies from Moon-Scarred appropriately. Waste not, want not!

PROJECT NAME/WHY MUSHRUSH?

it's not a spoiler to say this (as it's visually obvious within the first map), but you play as a cleric of a Divine Mushroom and will be carting it around to solve the Undead Problem. I'm fairly bad at titles, so while I know the name Mysilla is important, I can't figure out a snappy game title for it yet, so MushRush will keep things silly. 8)

THIS WEEK'S GOLDEN DUNCECAP MOMENT

The Issue: I encountered my first (and hopefully worst) instance of things breaking where I could not get my template map to run at all- it would completely skip showing the Pre-Battle (win/lose conditions, etc.), (functionally) skip the Battle Preparation Phase (couldn't place any units, but I could 'Start' the battle with 0 usable units) and then enter an infinite loop of the Turn Incrementing even though no Player OR Enemy Turns were occurring.

The problem was so severe and 'unsolvable' that even my basic ass debugging method of putting trigger text to tell me if/when the code was running, would not trigger. After a LONG journey of consulting the demo's documentation- even literally copying the eventing framework, nothing was working.

As I went to reset the Plugins, I noticed that they were in the incorrect order. For context: a (purposeful) function of RPGm is that Plugins have certain priorities and sometimes need a specific order, but when LOADING the plugins into RPGm, it's alphabetical in its folder (because how would IT know what order it's supposed to be in). I fucked up in that I had only remembered to put the core plugin at the top, but loaded the rest alphabetically because I was lazy and had just forgotten this BASIC FUNCTION.

Once the Plugins were organized into their correct order as intended by the Plugins' creator, everything worked as expected. So learn from my mistakes and never forget Rule 0 of RPGm use- check your goddamn Plugin Order FIRST!!

THE SCRUNGLES (aka a Most Unflattering Teaser of the Main Cast)

White = not-Halfling Cleric MC Orange = Dragon(born) Lady Paladin Grey = Orc Rogue Purple = Drow Barbarian Blue = not-Tiefling Sorcerer Red = Human Wizard (a HUMAN? MODS, BAN HER) Green = Goblin Ranger (even though in my notes I call her Druid, whoops!) Brown = yeah that's a cart, what of it

While the broad strokes of the characters are present/set (I'm still figuring out Rogue's clothing, oops), enough details can still change or will later be included to make them less boring, such as how Red/Wizard is an older lady, but there's no point to putting the wrinkles at this stage.

I hope you look forward to whenever I can post their 'talking' scene sprites to show off more of their designs! Thanks for reading~

[hostpyters]

Notion is an all-in-one workspace designed to help individuals and teams organize their work and collaborate efficiently. It combines note-taking, project management, task management, and database capabilities into a single platform. Here is a detailed review of its features and functionalities:

Key Features

Workspace Customization:

Blocks and Pages: Notion’s modular approach allows users to create content using blocks, which can be text, images, tables, checklists, code snippets, and more. These blocks can be arranged on pages that act as the primary workspace.

Templates: Notion offers a variety of pre-built templates for different use cases such as meeting notes, project plans, to-do lists, and knowledge bases. Users can also create and share their own templates.

Note-Taking and Documentation:

Rich Text Editing: Notion supports rich text formatting, allowing users to create detailed and visually appealing documents.

Embedded Content: Users can embed various types of content, such as videos, audio files, and external web content, directly into their pages.

Database Integration: Notes and documents can be linked to databases, enabling dynamic content and relational data management.

Project and Task Management:

Kanban Boards: Notion offers Kanban-style boards for managing tasks and projects visually, providing an intuitive way to track progress.

Gantt Charts and Calendars: Users can create timelines and calendar views to manage deadlines and schedules.

Task Assignments and Reminders: Tasks can be assigned to team members, with due dates and reminders set to ensure timely completion.

Databases:

Relational Databases: Notion supports relational databases, allowing users to link different types of data and create complex workflows.

Views: Data can be viewed in multiple ways, including tables, lists, boards, calendars, and galleries, providing flexibility in how information is presented and accessed.

Filters and Sorting: Advanced filtering and sorting options help users manage and analyze data efficiently.

Collaboration:

Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can edit pages simultaneously, with changes reflected in real-time.

Comments and Mentions: Team members can leave comments, tag others, and start discussions directly within the content, facilitating communication.

Permissions and Sharing: Notion allows granular permission settings, enabling users to control access at the page, block, or workspace level.

Integration and API:

Third-Party Integrations: Notion integrates with various external tools such as Slack, Google Drive, and Trello, enhancing its functionality and connectivity.

API Access: The Notion API allows for custom integrations and automation, enabling users to extend the platform’s capabilities. Mobile and Desktop Apps:

Cross-Platform Access: Notion is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, ensuring users can access their work from any device.

Offline Access: The mobile and desktop apps support offline access, allowing users to work without an internet connection. Pros

Versatile and Flexible: Notion’s block-based system and customizable templates make it highly adaptable to various use cases, from simple note-taking to complex project management.

Unified Workspace: Combining notes, tasks, databases, and collaboration tools into one platform helps streamline workflows and reduce the need for multiple applications.

User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive and visually appealing interface makes it easy for users to navigate and create content.

Strong Collaboration Features: Real-time collaboration, comments, and mentions facilitate team communication and project coordination.

Cons Learning Curve: The extensive features and customization options may require time and effort for new users to fully grasp and utilize effectively.

Performance Issues: With large databases and extensive content, some users may experience performance slowdowns.

Limited Offline Functionality: While offline access is available, some features may be limited or not function as smoothly as they do online.

Complexity for Simple Tasks: For users with straightforward needs, the comprehensive feature set might feel overwhelming or unnecessarily complex.

Notion is a powerful and versatile tool that caters to a wide range of organizational and productivity needs. Its flexibility, comprehensive feature set, and strong collaboration capabilities make it a valuable resource for individuals and teams looking to streamline their workflows. However, the potential learning curve and performance considerations should be kept in mind. Overall, Notion provides significant value for those willing to invest the time to fully leverage its capabilities.

[izder456]

iz's guide to new users of *nix systems

I am sure you have probably heard of this thing called "not windows", after all, why would you be reading this document?

Some of the most popular "not windows"…okay joke is done…free software systems are based on this little thing called "Linux", and for the particularly deranged, one of the BSD projects.

But isn't that for nerds? (ewwww bleaugh, i *hate* nerds)

Not necessarily so. These systems have made grand strides over the years. I personally believe they can make a great alternative desktop for those bent on trying something new.

The purpose of this blog entry is to informally introduce you to some potential options for incoming users. I will give a brief overview of the options presented. and Ultimately, let you decide what you use in the end of the day. That is, if you are willing to put up with my antics.

But why?

Well, this is a sort of loaded question. There are a plethora of reasons one may try out an alternative operating system. I'll try to highlight the big ones:

You may just dislike what you ran before.

You are just curious and your friend won't shut up till you try it. heh, don't knock it if you hadn't tried it, eh?

Your hardware has gotten old. You were considering throwing it in the bin, but damn that keyboard was nice and throwing it out would be disrespectful.

You dislike what you ran before for ethics reasons. Maybe you dislike windows by their controversial decisions regarding whatever the hell Micro$hat's doing nowadays.

Your system was getting slow and you wanted to breathe new life into it. You might have heard these systems are lighter and run more smoothly.

So where should you start?

Honestly, it depends. I'll start by giving an overview of popular options and their derivatives and let you decide.

There are two big "Groups" of systems I will discuss here. Those being the many Linux distributions, and the *BSD projects.

Linux? Please don't lecture me now…

Linux is by far, a very popular base for alternative desktops. But what even is it?

Linux is an operating system kernel started by finnish programmer, Linus Torvalds. What is a kernel? For your purposes, it doesn't really matter. But think of it as the heart of your system. Its the core clock that keeps your system clicking.

But why Linux?

Linux has a very "freedom" focused development model. All users can see, edit, and modify the source code if they wish. But you certainly aren't a developer, so what gives? Well, I'll tell ya:

Linux's culture ensures transparency. Everyone can see the code. You can see what the hell is running on your system if you really wanted to.

This transparency also brings the concept of "many eyes". By the amount of eyes on the project, in theory, its more likely that security patches are implemented more quickly and bad actors are constantly under scrutiny.

Do you trust microsoft and their arguably small team of developers to catch everything? Likely no, and you can't trust Linux developers either. But, you can be more confident in that the project has a much wider set of eyes on it.

This system is by users, for users.

You are interested in Linux, what are the options?

There are three major branches of distribution of Linux.

Remember how I said that Linux is a "kernel"? Yeah, that's not the full system. This is where "distributions" come in. Distributions provide a neatly packaged and pre-configured set of software that runs on top of the Linux kernel. This makes for a simpler set up instead of doing everything manually.

The three biggies I'll discuss here are as follows:

Debian & Debian-based

Arch & Arch-based

RPM-based

Debian & Debian-based

This branch is nicknamed the "granddaddy of all distributions". Its the oldest and most adapted base of Linux Distribution.

Debian strives on keeping things rock hard and stable. This comes at a cost of slightly older software, but damn it will work. and it will work very damn well.

It also is by far the most popular for incoming users.

Of course, you can install Debian itself if you want. Its pretty nice. but there are options based on it that are popular as well.

If going this route, https://debian.org

Popular Linux distributions based on Debian:

Linux Mint (https://linuxmint.com)

Peppermint OS (https://peppermintos.com/)

Ubuntu (https://ubuntu.com)

Pop!_OS (https://pop.system76.com/)

Arch & Arch-based

Arch is probably the one you heard about the most. Its users love telling you about the fact that they use it.

Arch is considerably more difficult to set up, so fair warning. It can be done, and it makes a very solid system when set up.

Its "Killer Feature" is the "AUR", or "Arch User Repository". This provides a online inventory of user-contributed software that isn't otherwise available. This gives much more flexibility in how you want to use the system, but this software can be of dubious quality, so tread lightly.

Arch is also "Bleeding edge". This means that you get the latest greatest software. This can lead to potentially breaking changes, and sometimes even instability.

If you wanna try out arch "as is" and go through the install manually, you can, https://archlinux.org

Some Popular Arch Based Distributions:

EndeavorOS (https://endeavoros.org)

CachyOS (https://cachyos.org)

RPM-based

RPM stands for "redhat package manager". Redhat has a complex history. It became something called "Fedora Workstation". Lots of history why, but all you really need to know is that the most "vanilla" consumer Linux distribution based on Redhat is Fedora. There is also somthing called Redhat Enterprise Linux, but this is more geared towards corporate use, and frankly it's beyond the scope of this blog entry.

Fedora is known to incorporate newer standards, and be the flaming sword forward in the Linux ecosystem. Their changes can be radical but the ripple effect is well felt.

If you want a vanilla experience: https://tryfedora.org

Some popular RPM-based systems:

OpenSUSE (https://opensuse.org)

Nobara Linux (https://nobaraproject.org)

Mageia (https://mageia.org)

BSD, what's that?

First off, BSD isn't like Linux. Its a very historic operating codebase dating all the way back to the AT&T UNIX in the 1970s. Each of the BSD projects are derivatives of the original "BSD", and are also independently developed from one another. This means that just because something works on one of the BSD projects doesn't necessarily mean it will work the same way, or at all on another.

Each BSD is a fully complete working system out of the box. They aren't just distributed bits of software on top of the kernel, and as such they are more "Homgenous" in nature. This means that the main developer team can work on the core function of the system, and let users add on top what they want with something called the "ports" system.

Like Linux, all of the BSD Projects are fully open source. You can see, edit, and modify the code as you wish. Same benefits apply.

What the hell is ports? Okay, so you as a user may want to have some bit of software that isn't otherwise included in the base system out of the box. This is where ports come in. They let the user easily incorporate software on top of the base utilities and system. There are lots of software all ready made, set up, and waiting for you to install.

I keep saying "BSD projects", what "BSD Projects" are there?

There are three major BSD projects, each with different uses and goals: FreeBSD, OpenBSD, & NetBSD.

The BSDs tend to be a bit more involved to set up for new users, comparable to Arch Linux, but can be really solid systems cos of their incredible stability and sheer simplistic nature.

FreeBSD & FreeBSD-based systems

FreeBSD is the most popular of the three BSD projects. It boasts the fastest speed of the three, and makes for a solid server or even desktop system.

It tends to get the biggest changes made in how things work. Of the BSD's it is comparable to Fedora Workstation in terms of use-case and goals

If you wanted to try FreeBSD, know its more involved to set up than these derivatives (similar to Arch Linux), but here: https://freebsd.org

Some popular noob-friendly FreeBSD-based systems:

GhostBSD (https://ghostbsd.org)

NomadBSD (https://nomadbsd.org)

OpenBSD & OpenBSD-based systems

OpenBSD is very popular among security nuts. It boasts some of the tightest security on a system, albeit with a slight hit in performance. I personally use it and really love it. But its incredibly minimal out of the box, and isn't super beginner friendly.

If you want to "LARP" (live action role play) as me, here: https://openbsd.org

I also wrote this starter guide to OpenBSD with resources I have found over the 2 years I've daily drove it. (link)

I also wrote up my personal reasons I prefer OpenBSD over something like linux.

If new to OpenBSD, there aren't as many big derivatives for new users, but I personally recommend FuguIta, which is a live OpenBSD system that can be ran from a USB drive. It has a nice deskop setup script that walks you through everything. Its a great experience, but it may still be a little scary for new users. Nonetheless, here: https://fuguita.org

NetBSD

NetBSD is the old curmudgeon of the three BSDs. It has incredible support for random hardware that nothing supports anymore. If a piece of hardware can boot an operating system, it can likely run NetBSD. It is the "Doom" of the free software world. So much so, that their motto is: "Of course it runs NetBSD".

NetBSD unfortunately isn't the most popular of the three BSD projects, and as a result, there really isn't a great "user friendly" derivative of it. Here's the website if still interested: https://netbsd.org

Takeways:

So, you read the article, and decided on a system? good.

My tip is simple:

Choose what seems the most enticing to you, and force yourself to use it for a week on a spare machine. Try to make the system work for you.

So:

don't dual boot

don't virtualize it.

Force yourself to use it as much as possible.

You don't want a crutch to fall back on. You won't learn anything that way.

Cheers!

[renpyfornoobs]

Custom channels, and how to make them shush in main menu

Hello there!

My little insight of the day came in the form of a bug that caused me to tear my hair out:

As you're working on the sound design for your game you may come across the need for more than the 3 sound channels available by default in Ren'py (music, sound, voice), and to deal with that you can define your own custom channel like so:

Little explanation: the first quotations are the name of the channel, and the second one is the pre-existing channel it'll base its settings off of. (I was honestly too lazy to look into just making the channel from scratch, sorry.)

That's all fun and games until you find yourself needing to go back to the main menu though. When you do, if a sound is playing on your brand new background_noise channel you'll find out soon enough that it's still playing in the main menu, we don't want that though, now do we?

Well after two whole days of searching and crying, I found the solution which was so simple I scrolled right past it many times in the official documentation.

This single line of code fixes the whole thing... It's so simple! And yet it just didn't register in my mind.

[falkondata]

A Cheat Sheet for EHR Data Conversion and Migration

Bid farewell to data headaches and embrace a seamless transition between Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems! Moving to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) can feel like scaling Mount Data Everest, but fear not, brave healthcare hero. This cheat sheet is your trusty sherpa, guiding you through the tricky terrain of data conversion and migration.

Before You Begin

Investigate how both your current and future EHR systems handle data export and import. Is it a database dump, APIs, or file transfers? The sooner you understand, the smoother the migration.

Do not assume that all data is easily transferable. Scrutinize your data to ensure it meets the new system’s requirements, as not all elements may seamlessly make the journey.

Don’t rely on cumbersome claim transfers. Wrap up outstanding accounts receivable in your old system before making the switch.

Schedule your migration around holidays to minimize disruption and give your team (and the data!) breathing room.

Conversion Strategies

Embrace a phased approach. Move demographics, appointments, and master lists first. Clinical data can wait (gasp!). This lets your team and the new EHR prioritize and get you online ASAP.

Conduct multiple tests, running trial conversions on small patient samples (say 30 patients). You’ll unearth issues before they become mountain-sized problems.

Consider retaining temporary access to your old system for reference purposes. It’s like a safety net for those “oh, I forgot that!” moments.

Not everything needs a new home. Utilize an archival system for data you don’t need in the new EHR.

Data Essentials

Ensure a smooth migration by prioritizing the transfer of the following essential data:

Patient Information: Demographics, insurance scans, policy details, historic charges/balances.

Appointments: Both past and future appointments, meticulously organized.

Master Lists: Categorize and transfer insurance providers, referral sources, and other relevant lists.

Clinical Data: Chart PDFs, discrete text data, allergies, medications, problem lists, immunizations, and progress notes.

Procedures: Transfer detailed information such as CPT codes, modifiers, and pre-authorization codes.

CCDAs: Acquire the Summary of Care document, a valuable data repository.

Financials: Limited financial data may be transferred, but confirm the specifics with your new EHR to ensure accuracy.

Bonus Tip: Make a list of all your EHR integration points like FHIR, HL7 V2, APIs, CSV files. Don’t leave any data orphans behind!

But fear not, weary traveler! You don’t have to climb this mountain alone. We’re here to help with expert guidance, proven strategies, and a team of data Sherpas ready to tackle any conversion challenge. Contact us today for a free consultation and let’s turn your EHR migration into a smooth and stress-free journey!

Remember, with the right plan and a helping hand, even the mightiest data peak can be conquered.

You may find this article on Falkondata website by following this link: https://falkondata.com/ehr-data-conversion-cheat-sheet/

[congtyluat1]

3 Essential Insights: How Long It Takes to Set Up a Company in Vietnam

In today’s global economy, Vietnam emerges as a place of opportunity, attracting foreign investors with its impressive growth rates, strategic location in Asia, and a thriving digital ecosystem. For those looking to set up a company in Vietnam, understanding the timeframe is crucial. This article explores the steps involved in this process and why Vietnam is an attractive destination for business expansion.

Initial Considerations

Before diving into the procedural timelines, it’s important for potential investors to grasp why Vietnam is becoming a hotspot for international business. Amidst global economic uncertainties, Vietnam boasts a stable economic environment with high growth potential.

Its integration into global markets, coupled with a young, tech-savvy population and competitive living costs, make it an ideal place for foreigners to establish a company in Vietnam and tap into the vast opportunities of both local and international markets.

Step-by-Step Timeline to Set Up a Company in Vietnam

1. Pre-registration Research (1-2 weeks) 2. Investment Registration Certificate (4-6 weeks) 3.Business Registration Certificate (1-2 weeks) 4. Bank Account and Capital Contribution (1 week) 5. Tax and Labor Registration (1-2 weeks) 6. Licenses and Permits (variable)

1. Pre-registration Research (1-2 weeks)

The first step to set up a company in Vietnam involves thorough market research and choosing the appropriate business structure, such as a limited liability company, joint-stock company, or partnership. Foreign investors need to understand the local market conditions, relevant consumer behavior, and potential legal implications affecting their specific industry. Also, business lines play important roles because there are certain areas that require investment conditions for foreigners to invest in Vietnam because it requires certain conditions to meet i.e. investment amount, foreign ownership ratio, special permits or licenses.

2. Investment Registration Certificate (4-6 weeks)

If your business involves foreign capital, obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) is necessary. This document outlines the scope, scale, and impact of your investment and is crucial for industries that require a closer scrutiny of foreign investment impacts on local economies and labor markets.

3.Business Registration Certificate (1-2 weeks)

Registering your business is a pivotal step in the process to set up a company in Vietnam. This involves submitting a dossier including a notarized copy of your passport, investment plan, and company charter. The Department of Planning and Investment (DPI) reviews these documents. The actual processing time can vary, but typically, obtaining the business registration certificate takes about one month, assuming all documents are correctly filed.

4. Bank Account and Capital Contribution (1 week)

After registering your business, the next step to set up a company in Vietnam is opening a corporate bank account and depositing the registered capital. This process can be straightforward or complex depending on the bank’s requirements and the origin of your initial capital.

5. Tax and Labor Registration (1-2 weeks)

Registering with tax authorities and labor departments is essential. This includes obtaining a tax code, registering for value-added tax (VAT), and setting up employee insurance. These registrations ensure that your business complies with Vietnam’s tax regulations and labor laws, which is a crucial aspect of how to establish a company in Vietnam.

6. Licenses and Permits (variable)

Depending on the type of business, additional licenses or permits may be required. For instance, manufacturing companies might need environmental and safety inspections approvals. The duration for obtaining these can vary greatly based on the business type and local regulations.

Why the Process is Worth the Wait

Despite the potential for delays, the process to set up a company in Vietnam is increasingly streamlined thanks to government efforts to attract foreign investment. With its strategic position as a gateway to ASEAN markets, robust economic policies, and digital growth, Vietnam offers a dynamic environment for business success.

In conclusion, the process to set up a company in Vietnam might take anywhere from two to three months, depending on various factors including the type of business, required licenses, and your readiness with the necessary documents.

However, the favorable business climate, growing economy, and the potential to access a large and growing consumer market in Asia make Vietnam a compelling destination for foreign investors. Whether you’re looking to tap into local resources or aiming to use Vietnam as a base to reach other Asian markets, the investment of time is well worth the potential returns.

[taxconsultadelaide]

Navigating Tax Returns in the Age of Digital Finance

Managing personal finances has become more convenient and efficient in the digital finance world. From budgeting apps to automated savings tools, technology has made it easier to track your income and expenses. However, relying solely on digital platforms can sometimes lead to confusion and missed opportunities when filing taxes. As more people turn to online tax filing options, it's important to consider the role of a tax return advisor in Adelaide. A professional can guide you through the complexities of tax law, ensuring you don't miss out on valuable deductions and credits.

The Advantages and Pitfalls of Filing Taxes Digitally

Pros: Time-Saving, Convenience, and Availability of Tools

Filing taxes online offers significant benefits, such as time savings and ease of access. With digital platforms, you can file from the comfort of your home, eliminating the need for appointments or waiting in line. Many platforms integrate with your financial accounts, providing pre-filled data that speeds up the process. You can also access tools that automatically calculate your potential tax savings.

Cons: Limited Support, Risk of Mistakes, and Oversimplification

While digital tax tools are convenient, they are not without limitations. Without personalised guidance, you might overlook deductions, make errors in data entry, or misunderstand complex tax regulations. For example, automated systems may not consider your unique financial situation, such as business expenses or income from multiple sources. This is where a tax return advisor in Adelaide can make a significant difference, offering the expertise necessary to handle complicated filings.

How Digital Tools Can Overcomplicate Tax Filing

Although digital tax tools are designed to simplify the process, they can sometimes overcomplicate it. Automated platforms might provide basic forms but often lack the nuances needed for complex tax situations. For instance, if not carefully inputted, self-employed individuals may miss out on deductions for home office expenses or business-related travel. Errors in these areas can lead to overpaying taxes or missing potential savings, so having a tax return Adelaide advisor review your return is essential.

The Importance of a Tax Return Advisor

A tax return in Adelaide advisor offers much more than simply helping you fill out forms. They bring specialised knowledge that helps navigate the complexities of tax codes and ensures you’re fully compliant with all regulations. Advisors can help with a wide range of issues, from interpreting digital data to advising on tax strategies for long-term savings.

What You Can Expect from a Tax Return Advisor

When working with an Adelaide tax return advisor, you can expect a step-by-step approach to filing your taxes. Advisors take the time to understand your financial situation and guide you through each stage of the filing process. This includes gathering necessary documents, ensuring accuracy, and recommending tax-saving strategies.

Beyond tax filing, advisors offer advice on proactive measures to reduce your tax burden in future years. They can suggest investments, deductions, and credits that align with your financial goals, giving you peace of mind throughout the year.

Conclusion

In the digital finance age, filing taxes online is the easiest and most convenient option. However, the risks of errors and missed deductions are real, and this is where an Adelaide tax return advisor can provide immense value. Professional guidance is essential if you’re self-employed, have multiple income streams, or simply want to ensure you’re making the most of every deduction.

By partnering with an experienced tax advisor, you can confidently navigate the tax system's complexities. Don’t let digital tools lead you astray—opt for professional assistance to maximise your tax savings and minimise stress.

For a stress-free tax season, connect with a trusted tax return Adelaide advisor today and ensure your taxes are filed accurately and optimally.

[wordletechx]

Mastering DTI Codes: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

In the world of data management and organizational systems, DTI (Data Transfer Interface) codes play a pivotal role. They are the backbone of data exchange between various software systems, ensuring that information flows efficiently and accurately. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your expertise, mastering DTI codes can greatly enhance your technical knowledge and streamline workflows.

In this blog, we will delve into what DTI codes are, how they work, and share some essential tips, tricks, and best practices to help you navigate their use with ease.

What Are DTI Codes?

DTI codes, or Data Transfer Interface codes, are specific identifiers used to manage and facilitate the exchange of data across different systems or platforms. They are commonly used in industries like finance, healthcare, and logistics, where data accuracy and seamless integration are crucial.

These codes define how data should be formatted, transferred, and interpreted, ensuring that the receiving system understands the information without errors or miscommunication. Understanding the function and application of DTI codes is essential for professionals involved in data management, system integration, and software development.

Why Are DTI Codes Important?

Streamlining Data Transfer: DTI codes eliminate the need for manual intervention by automating the process of data exchange between systems.

Error Reduction: Proper use of DTI codes helps reduce human error, ensuring that data is transferred correctly and without discrepancies.

Enhanced Interoperability: When multiple systems or platforms need to interact, DTI codes serve as a universal language that facilitates smoother communication between them.

Efficiency: Using DTI codes simplifies complex processes, saving time and resources while improving overall operational efficiency.

Tips for Mastering DTI Codes

To become proficient in working with DTI codes, consider the following tips:

1. Understand the Basics

Before diving into advanced DTI code implementation, make sure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Familiarize yourself with the common DTI code formats and their role in data exchange. Learn how these codes are structured and how they can be customized to suit specific needs.

2. Know Your Industry Standards

DTI codes vary across different industries. For example, the format for healthcare data transfer may be different from that used in financial transactions. Research the specific standards for your industry, and make sure you are using the appropriate DTI codes that comply with regulations and best practices.

3. Leverage Code Libraries and Tools

There are plenty of pre-existing code libraries and tools available that can help you manage DTI codes effectively. These libraries often come with pre-built functions that handle data formatting, validation, and conversion. Using such tools can save time and ensure that your implementation adheres to best practices.

4. Test Frequently

Data transfer systems can be complex, and even a minor mistake in a DTI code can lead to major issues. Make it a habit to test your code frequently during the development and deployment phases. Regular testing will help identify potential issues early on and allow you to make adjustments before they cause disruptions.

5. Follow Documentation and Guidelines

When working with DTI codes, always refer to the official documentation and guidelines provided by the system or platform you’re integrating with. Adhering to the documentation will ensure that you are following the correct syntax, using the right codes, and ensuring compatibility with other systems.

Tricks for Efficient Use of DTI Codes

Use Code Validation Tools: Many DTI code formats are strict in their syntax, so using code validation tools can help ensure that the codes are correctly formatted. These tools check the structure of your codes before you implement them, saving you from dealing with errors later.

Implement Error Logging: Keep an eye on any errors that might occur during the data transfer process. Implementing error logging features will allow you to quickly pinpoint where things went wrong and fix them without much delay.

Create Reusable Code Snippets: If you frequently work with the same types of data or codes, consider creating reusable code snippets. This will help you avoid redundancy and speed up the development process.

Use Version Control: Version control systems such as Git are crucial when working with DTI codes, especially in large projects. They allow you to track changes, collaborate with team members, and easily revert to previous versions if necessary.

Automate Data Transfer: Whenever possible, automate data transfers using DTI codes. Automation eliminates the risk of human error and ensures that data is transferred consistently and on time.

Best Practices for Working with DTI Codes

Consistency is Key: Whether you are coding manually or using a library, maintain consistency in your use of DTI codes. Inconsistent code structures can lead to compatibility issues, making data transfer more difficult.

Document Your Code: Comprehensive documentation is a best practice for any project, and working with DTI codes is no exception. Clear comments and documentation will help you or anyone else working with the code in the future to understand the logic behind the implementation and avoid confusion.

Stay Updated on Standards: The standards for DTI codes evolve over time. New formats, improvements, and regulations are introduced to enhance security and compatibility. Keep yourself updated with any changes in your industry to ensure that you are using the most current and effective codes.

Backup Data Regularly: Ensure that you have a reliable backup system in place for your data, especially when dealing with large-scale transfers. Regular backups will safeguard against data loss and enable recovery in case of a system failure.

Focus on Security: Data security is critical when transferring sensitive information. Always follow security best practices when working with DTI codes, such as encryption and secure data transmission protocols, to protect against unauthorized access.

Conclusion

Mastering DTI codes is a valuable skill that can significantly improve your efficiency and effectiveness when working with data transfer systems. By understanding the basics, implementing industry-specific standards, and following the tips and best practices outlined in this guide, you’ll be well on your way to becoming proficient in working with DTI codes.

Remember that practice and continuous learning are key to mastering any technical skill. Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in DTI code usage, and always strive to improve your coding practices for smoother, error-free data transfers. Happy coding!

[sunknowledgeinc]

Tips to enhance your Gastroenterology Billing Services in Texas

Gastroenterology practices in Texas operate under challenging financial and operational constraints. However, in recent times changes in healthcare regulations, complex billing codes, and an increase in cost of operations created a scenario that requires an increasingly smooth revenue cycle. A newer factor that influences the financial strength of medical practice is the increasing minimum wages with states like Texas being part of the overall shift in the economic system.

Complexity in Gastroenterology Billing

It is true that gastroenterology billing has to deals with a vast array of procedures from colonoscopies and endoscopies to advanced treatments for conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis etc. And each of these services has different billing codes, documentation requirements, and payer policies. Some common challenges in gastroenterology billing include:

Frequent Coding Updates: Incorrect or outdated codes may result in claim denials and delayed reimbursement.

Pre-authorization Challenges: Treatments are often delayed because procedures have prior approvals.

High Denial Rates: Documentation and coding make gastroenterology practices experience the highest claim denials.

Increased Administrative Burden: Labor costs rise, and so do regulatory requirements, stretching thin administrative resources.

The Effect of Rising Wages on Healthcare Billing

In the light of discussions concerning minimum wage hikes, including 21 states projected to increase wages in 2025, practices in Texas should be proactive to address cost implications. Higher wages will likely have an impact on the salaries of administrative staff and increase operational costs for billing and revenue cycle management.

The gastroenterology billing services outsourcing approach proves to be an economical method for practices looking to stay profitable despite these economic changes. Outsourcing to professional billing specialists will allow practices to keep their internal staff from getting too stretched in trying to ensure effective operations.

Benefits of hiring Gastroenterology Billing Services in Texas

There are numerous benefits for outsourcing the gastroenterology practices billing process to seasoned professionals, including the following

Accurate Coding and Documentation - Specialized billing firms hire qualified coders who are constantly updated regarding the latest codes of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. This enables accurate claims submission and less denial.

Streamlined Pre-authorization Processes - Gastroenterology billing services resolve the need for pre-authorizations that do not delay treatment and enhance patient satisfaction.

Improved Revenue Cycle Management - These businesses optimize each stage in a revenue cycle, from claim submission to denial management and posting of payment, for quick reimbursements.

Cost Saved - With increasing minimum wages, outsourcing the billing process of the practice would be helpful to reduce overhead expenses such as salary, training, and technology expenditure related to an in-house team.

Patient Centric Care - Distributing billing responsibilities frees up administrative time to focus on high-quality care of patients by the gastroenterology practice.

Customized Solutions - A company that understands and adapts its services to fit the requirements of your practice would be an excellent choice.

It is no doubt that navigating the financial and operational challenges of gastroenterology practices in Texas requires a strategic approach. And as rising wages and regulatory changes continue to shape the healthcare landscape, partnering with a gastroenterology billing service can provide the expertise and efficiency needed to maintain a healthy revenue cycle.

By outsourcing billing processes, Gastroenterology practices can adapt to economic changes while focusing on their primary mission: delivering exceptional care to their patients.

The perfect billing partner to any Texas gastroenterology practice is not just a service but can be the key ally toward sustainable growth and success.