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[fearfulfertility]

MEDICAL REQUEST REPORT

DRC, Prenatal Division, Gestational Support Division

To: Operations Oversight Committee

From: Dr. [REDACTED], Gestational Support Division, Head of Dermatology

Date: [REDACTED]

Subject: Increased Demand for Dermatological Supplies

Overview

The Dermatology Department has observed a significant increase in cases of nipple irritation and related dermatological complications associated with excessive lactation and weight gain among surrogates. This trend has created an acute demand for additional moisturizing lotions, ointments, and specialized care supplies, which our department currently lacks the funds or infrastructure to provide.

I. Key Observations:

Excessive Lactation

Surrogates carrying large multiples exhibit abnormally high milk production starting in mid to late-term gestation (15-20 days). This leads to skin overhydration, irritation, and cracking of the nipple and surrounding areolar tissue.

Nipple Irritation

Constant leakage causes persistent dampness, fostering irritation and increasing susceptibility to [REDACTED].

Friction from improperly fitted paternity garments exacerbates the problem, causing rawness in extreme cases.

Complications

Reports of dermatitis have risen by 37% over the past quarter, requiring additional intervention.

II. Lactation Volume Trends

Generally, surrogates at +15 days gestation can lactate up to 1 gallon or more of milk daily. This necessitates additional accommodations for milking and storage capabilities. The substantial output directly results from enhanced hormonal protocols, multi-fetal pregnancies, and specialized dietary regimens designed to maximize pre-natal milk supply.

"I wake up drenched, and the fabric sticks to me. My chest is so heavy it’s pulling my shoulders forward, and it feels like my back is going to snap. My pecs are always sore, and the creams don’t do much. It’s not funny when you can’t sleep because it feels like your chest is wetting itself." - Surrogate S136-645-L, 27 days gestation with dodecuplets (12)

Due to the extraordinary lactation demands, the average pectoral size for surrogates has risen to K or larger. This unprecedented increase in breast size presents unique challenges:

Physical Strain: The weight of milk-filled pectorals, combined with the already substantial physical burden of multi-fetal pregnancies, significantly increases strain on the back, shoulders, and chest.

Clothing Requirements: Standard paternity garments cannot support surrogates with such large pectoral sizes. Custom-fitted or medical-grade support is necessary to reduce discomfort and prevent long-term musculoskeletal issues.

Dermatological Concerns: The enlarged size and volume contribute to persistent skin irritation, chafing, and [REDACTED]. Prolonged dampness from lactation leakage exacerbates these conditions, emphasizing the need for high-quality emollients, breathable fabrics, and anti-[REDACTED] treatments.

III. Stretch Mark Management

The extreme abdominal growth observed in surrogates has resulted in widespread reports of severe stretch marks accompanied by skin tearing and irritation. The epidermis’s inability to maintain elasticity under such extreme strain has led to:

Deep dermal tears across the abdomen and sides, causing discomfort and risk of infection.

Skin discoloration and prolonged inflammation complications have led to [REDACTED].

"The stretch marks are everywhere — they itch like crazy. My belly is so big it rubs against my legs so badly when I walk. I’ve been using diaper cream because that’s all they have, and even that’s running out. It’s humiliating to ask for more!" - Surrogate S112-529-P, 30 days gestation with sexdecuplets (16)

Recommendations:

Increase inventory of stretch mark creams containing high-grade hyaluronic acid and retinol to improve skin elasticity and promote healing.

Provide surrogates with access to medical-grade silicone sheets for scar prevention.

Weight Gain and Related Complications

The rapid weight gain associated with multi-fetal pregnancies has also resulted in significant dermatological challenges in the buttocks and upper thigh areas. Reports of chafing, redness, and [REDACTED] have increased as surrogates struggle to manage:

Localized inflammation due to friction from excess weight.

Moisture buildup leads to skin irritation, particularly in the thighs and lower back creases.

"The swelling, the stretching, the leaking — it never ends. My pecs are so big they hit my belly like doorbell knockers whenever I walk. My nipples are basically faucets from the constant milk flow." - Surrogate S126-773-O, 28 days gestation with quindecuplets (15)

IV. Resource Needs

To address these challenges and maintain operational efficiency, the Dermatology Department formally requests the following:

Increased Lotion Supply

The current inventory of emollients and specialized nipple creams, including higher volumes of lanolin-based creams, breathable clothing, and anti-[REDACTED] treatments.

Provide high quantities of zinc oxide-based diaper creams to prevent and treat skin irritation caused by chafing and moisture.

Enhanced Clothing Options

Access to soft, breathable paternity garments designed to minimize friction and wick moisture is urgently needed. Custom-fitted support designed for surrogates with K-pectoral sizes or larger.

Additional Staff Support

More trained dermatological aides are required to handle the increasing caseload effectively.

Regularly monitoring surrogate health to preempt complications arising from excessive milk production and epidermal strain.

V. Impact on Compound Operations

Failure to address these dermatological issues promptly risks:

Reduced surrogate comfort, leading to lower compliance and increased resistance.

Escalated medical costs due to untreated infections and complications.

Conclusion

The Dermatology Department strongly advises immediate approval of the requested resources to mitigate these challenges and ensure the continued efficiency of the compound’s operations. Please prioritize the allocation of additional lotions, creams, and suitable clothing options for surrogates experiencing these conditions.

Report Prepared by Dr. [REDACTED], Gestational Support Division, Head of Dermatology

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To: Head of Dermatology, Dr. [REDACTED]

From: Director [REDACTED]

Date: [REDACTED]

Subject: RE: Increased Demand for Dermatological Supplies

Following your memorandum's review, I approve the request for the increased lotion supply and additional staff support to manage the complications among surrogates. 

However, the request for enhanced clothing options is denied at this time. While clothing-related discomfort is acknowledged, allocating resources to garments over medical supplies is not justifiable under current conditions. Prioritizing lotion supplies and preventative care will address most dermatological concerns without incurring unnecessary costs. Surrogates will continue wearing standard paternity garments or nothing at all (for late-term surrogates), and this decision will be reassessed during the next yearly review if issues persist.

Moving forward, while their discomfort is noted, surrogates are to remain functional assets. I expect your team to focus on preventative care and rapid treatment protocols to maintain compliance and meet compound objectives.

Director [REDACTED]

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[mythiclys]

Early Morning Post of a Pressure OC I decided to make because I can and I had a stupid Dynamic Head lying about in my inventory on Roblox. I also have some simple lore for it which i'll happily share below:

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Z-920: "The Plastic Dino" / Benedict [L-RP - 23056] A mysterious Plastic Dino that seemed to pose no threat was kept in a small locked drawer by a scientist. One day, this drawer was opened the plastic dinosaur was gone, the Scientist had forgotten about it anyways at the time. Until a report came through a LR-P had been slaughtered and their head was now the Plastic Dino. Veins seemed to come from the feet of the dino when removal was attempted, but it was impossible. Although the dino seemed to be no harm, they were temporarily put it into containment until further testing was done.

Infact, the Plastic Dino was soon to be identified as a new host for the LR-P, and could easily disconnect and reconnect from itself and would sometimes be found on the floor next to a limp over corpse of the LR-P before reattaching itself after a few hours of sitting or laying on the ground. It is unable to communicate although all functions such as breathing, eating, sleeping and drinking are no longer neccessary. The corpse doesn't show signs of decomposition either besides decolouration of the skin. Soon enough, a Senior Scientist within Urbanshade put a fish-bowl on it, superglueing it down to keep it from falling off, "As a joke to see what would happen". And infact, it kept the Dinosaur from deattaching from the corpse, removing the idea that it simply teleports or manifests itself into different locations, and has a natural form of movement which still isn't known.

Now the LR-P is kept around to do its usual duties around Urbanshade, using paper to communicate. It doesn't seem to bring any harm, and brings a good laugh to the other staff it works with. Currently it is attempting to be taught Sign-language by the Senior Scientist that put the fishbowl on its head. Whilst it does co-operate, it does occasionally try to remove the fish-bowl from its head, which is usually unsuccessful. The Senior Scientist is told to keep an eye out if it does manage to get said Fishbowl removed.

FURTHER NOTE AS OF [REDACTED]: Currently pending promotion to MR-P.

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Realised my mistake on the After MR-P Promotion outfit.. Didn't actually change the text from LR-P to MR-P. Oh well. XD

[densi-mber]

Just Give us a Reason to Compete

“I’m just saying, of the two of us, one is clearly a better speller than the other,” Deeks proclaimed as he and Kensi walked into the bullpen.

“Deeks, I misspelled one word. It’s not that big a deal,” Kensi insisted, tossing her bag onto her already crowded desk. Callen reached out to catch a bottle of lotion. “And that was autocorrect’s fault.

“Uh-huh. Sure.”

“Hey, guys,” Nell said. “Do we want to know what’s going on?

“Kensi can’t spell,” Deeks announced loudly, before Kensi could respond. She rounded on him with a glare, and Deeks grinned back at her. He could tell it wasn’t true anger, so he didn’t feel all that bad about teasing her.

“All right, that’s it. I challenge you to a spelling competition.”

“Ok, I’m in. What do I get if I win?”

“The knowledge that you’re the better speller?” Kensi said with a shrug.

“Nah, that’s not good enough,” Deeks decided. He thought for a moment. “If I win, I want control of the radio for a week.”

“Then I want you to make me frittata every morning for a week.”

“Deal.” Turning to face the rest of the team, who had been watching the conversation with varying levels of interest, Deeks asked, “Any other takers?”

Callen snorted. “Not a chance. Sam, you in?”

“Oh no, I already know my spelling abilities. I once won a state spelling competition in high school,” he said, a hint of pride in his voice.

“I thought you were a mathlete,” Callen commented.

“I was.” Sam jabbed a finger at him. “And no jokes.”

“I would never,” Callen said solemnly. “Though it is impressive that one man can hold so much geekiness within him. I think you’re running neck and neck with Beale.”

“He thinks that’s an insult,” Eric said wryly. “For the record, I am not beyond competing in a test of spelling acuity.”

“Nell?”

“I would, but I don’t think you guys could handle it,” she responded.

“Ooh, that sounds like a challenge, Jones. Why don’t you put your money, or similar compensatory item, where your mouth is?”

Nell stepped toe-to-toe with Deeks, standing as tall as she could.

“All right Mr. Deeks. I’ll participate, but you’ll regret it. And if I win, the losers will write all my expense summaries for the next week.”

“It’s a deal,” Deeks agreed.

“Oh, you’re going down hard,” Kensi goaded him. “I’m looking forward to breakfast in bed.”

***

“Alright Kensi, your word is “onomatopoeia”,” Callen called out, waiting as Kensi stepped forward. He’d been assigned the role of choosing and assigning words, mostly because Sam refused.

Eric had dropped out after three rounds with the word chiaroscurist. Personally, Deeks thought he’d done it on purpose, in deference to Nell. Deeks had nearly lost it with lachsschinken, but somehow managed to squeak through solely by chance.

Kensi correctly spelled her word; she looked decidedly tense, biting at her thumbnail in between turns. When it came back around to her again, Callen gave her the word “arachnophagous”.

“A-r-a-c-h-n-o-p-h-a-g,” Kensi started, then hesitated. “u-s?”

“Oh, I’m sorry, that is incorrect,” Callen said, not sounding sorry at all. “Now it’s just down to Deeks and Nell.”

“Damn it!” Kensi hissed, plopping into her seat.

“I can’t believe I’m watching this,” Sam mumbled.

“You got this, Nell,” Eric encouraged, then shot Deeks an apologetic look. “Sorry, man.”

“It’s ok, brother. I understand.”

“Ok Nell, your next word is “budgereegah”.

“Now you’re just making things up,” Deeks muttered even as Nell rattled off the apparently correct spelling liked she’d actually heard the word before.

“Excellent. Deeks, yours is “sesquipedalian”.”

“Awesome. Uh, s-e-s-a-u-i—p-e-d-a-l-i-e-n”.

“That is…incorrect,” Callen called out. “Congratulations, Nell. You’re the NCIS Office of Special Operations’ inaugural spelling bee winner.”

“That implies there’s going to be another one,” Sam commented under his breath.

“Nicely done, Nell,” Deeks congratulated her, and Nell accepted the praise with a nod.

“Thank you. And thank you for the week of expense reports. I will enjoy going home early.”

“It won’t be so bad with Eric and Kens helping. Right, Kensi?”

“Right,” Kensi said with a grimace. “Congrats Nell, but I was really looking forward to those breakfasts.”

“Well, there’s always next year,” Deeks said brightly.

***

A/N: This one was a bit sillier, but I hope you still enjoyed it. I think the team would compete for anything under the right conditions. Also, some of the words I used were selected from the national Spelling Bees list.

[lonestarbattleship]

Battleship Texas: Hits from the Battle of Cherbourg

"On this day, June 25th, 1944, the USS TEXAS was hit by two German 240mm shells off the coast of Cherbourg, France.

The First Hit

At 1310 TEXAS receives a hit from a large caliber shell atop the ship’s armored conning tower shearing off the top of Direct #3, which fell on to and injured the Gunnery Officer beneath it. The shell would then strike the longitudinal frame on the ship’s foremast causing an upwards explosion into the Pilot House directly above injuring many of those inside. By 1325 the crew began removing the thirteen casualties wounded in the explosion. These men suffered traumatic leg injuries, fractures, contusions, blast concussions, and abrasions. The ship’s helmsman, Christen Norman Christensen, would receive a fatal prognosis and die of his wounds later that day, becoming the ship’s only combat fatality during her career.

The explosion sheared off three sections of floor plates damaging the steering gear, compasses, engine revolution indicator, and many electrical cables and circuits. The space was demolished, and could no longer serve as the ship’s control station. All ship control operations moved to the Conning Tower as the ship maneuvered radically away and out of range of the German battery.

'The conduct of all hands during the action was worthy of praise and attaches no censure to anyone on board. In particular, Lieutenant Command Louis P. Spear, USN, Lieutenant Clarence L. Moody, Jr., (ChC), USNR, and Eddleman, Will J., Bgmstr2c, V6, USNR were worthy of praise for the cool manner in which they rendered first aid to the wounded on the Navigation Bridge, in spite of the continued fall of enemy shells in the vicinity of the ship.' Battle Report, J.M. Cabanillas, USN

Fire!

As the ship maneuvered away, the guns of Turret 4 and 5 continued to fire over the ship’s stern. These blasts warped nearly every door midship, damaged 40mm director mounds, and set fire to some of the canvas covers that were draped over the 40mm ammunition. With ammunition in such close proximity to the fires, nearby crews consisting of both Sailors and Marines quickly jumped into action by throwing the loose ammunition overboard.

'There were canvas covers over the shells in the gun tub. Circular canvas covers protected the clips that were in the racks on the gun tub. That canvas is what caught fire when the 14-inchers fired aft. No canvas cover on the guns themselves. The Marines threw the hot 40mm ammo over the side. No one was injured. The deck did not catch on fire, but there was lots of shrapnel on the deck. The shrapnel made dark spots on the deck.' -Veikko Liila, USMC

Second Time's The Charm

After a quick maneuver, TEXAS returned to face the battery once more. Both TEXAS and Battery Hamburg would exchange fire, encountering many close calls as gun salvos continued to straddle the ship. At 1444 two shell splashes were reported near the ship’s portside bow, and just three minutes later, an unexploded 240mm shell was discovered inside a stateroom on the Half Deck. TEXAS had been hit a second time. With no visible or reported damage, the ship continued its brawl with the relentless battery. By 1500 the ship had received orders to retire and return to Portland, England.

Upon returning to England, the 'dud' 240mm German shell was removed and disarmed under careful direction of the Bomb Disposal Officer. The shell would then be placed back on TEXAS, where it still resides to this day.

'The performance of the TEXAS while under heavy and accurate fire of the enemy was outstanding. She was smartly handled and continued the engagement until ordered to withdraw, although hopelessly outranged and continuously harassed by enemy fire over a period of two hours and twenty minutes.' - C. F. BRYANT, USN."

Posted on the Battleship Texas Foundation Group Facebook page: link

[usafphantom2]

25 Years Ago Today: An U.S. F-117 Stealth Jet Is Shot Down Over Serbia 🇷🇸

March 27, 2024 Military Aviation

F-117 shot down

F-117 as seen through the NVGs (A1C Greg L. Davis, USAF, via National Archives)

OTD in 1999, “Vega 31” was shot down near Belgrade. Here’s how it went.

On Mar. 27, 1999, during the fourth night of Operation Allied Force (OAF) over Serbia, a U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk (#82-0806), flown by Lt. Col. Darrell P. Zelko, was shot down while returning to Aviano airbase, after a strike mission against a target near Belgrade.

The F-117, callsign “Vega 31”, was hit by one of a series of missiles fired by a S-125 “Neva” missile system (NATO reporting name, SA-3 “Goa”) belonging to the 3rd Battalion of the 250th Air Defence Missile Brigade of the Army of Yugoslavia, at a distance of about 8 miles.

According to Sergeant Dragan Matić, the soldier later identified as the operator who fired the missiles, the stealth plane was detected at a range of about 50 to 60 kilometres and the surface-to-air missile radar was switched on for no more than 17 seconds.

F-117 wreckage in Serbia.

The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued between 5 and 8 hours later (depending on the sources): AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command) dispatched MH-53M, MH-53J and MH-60 aircrew along with Special Tactics Airmen responded to the emergency and, coordinated by E-3 AWACS and supported by several specialized platforms, including an EC-130E ABCCC and A-10 in Sandy role, rescued the F-117 pilot.

While the shootdown of the F-117 #82-0806 marked the first ever and only downing of a stealth aircraft in combat, how the Serbians managed to achieve the then almost unbelievable kill is still open to debate.

On one side, the Serbs claimed they had found a way to detect stealth aircraft by using slightly modified radars: the modifications involved the use of long wavelengths to try to “paint” the target at short range, exploiting the moment when the low observability of the Nighthawk was degraded by the opening of the bomb bay door.

However, this was not true: according to some Serbian sources, the story of the modification was purposely told by the battalion commander and served as propaganda. In the end there was no modification of the P-18 or SNR-125 radar.

What is true is that the Serbians were extremely cautious in operating their SAM batteries, dispatching messages without using cell phones or radios, so as not to risk to be intercepted and geo-located, and relocating the batteries across the country.

F-117 taxies at Aviano AB during Operation Allied Force (USAF)

In the end, besides the successful tactics used by the Serbians, the shootdown of the F-117 was also the result of a series of other contributing factors:

the use of the same route for the third day in a row, making the flight path of the stealth aircraft predictable

the lack of dedicated SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) support

the fact that the F-117 approached the Belgrade area flying at low level, jinking and banking

the Serbs knew that the F-117s were coming, because, they monitored U.S. and allied radio comms on UHF and VHF frequencies, which, at the time, were mostly unencrypted; were also able to intercept NATO plane’s ATO (Air Tasking Orders) that enabled them to put anti-aircraft batteries at positions close to the ground targets; relied on a network of spies who operated outside the Italian airbases spotting aircraft taking off and others, near the Serbian borders, who provided details about the incoming raids.

Anyway, the achievement of Colonel Dani Zoltan, who commanded the SAM battery of the 3rd Battalion and used a SAM system introduced in 1961, is impressive especially considering that, after shooting down “Vega 31”, “Hammer 34”, an F-16C of the 31st Fighter Wing piloted by Lt. Col. Dave Goldfein (future Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force) was also shot down by the 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade on May 2, 1999.

Moreover, it has also emerged that another F-117 was damaged by Serbian air defenses during Allied Force.

A Yugoslav propaganda poster, stating facetiously “Sorry we didn’t know it was invisible”.

The F-117 today

25 years after the famous and quite surprising, at that time, downing, the iconic F-117 continue to fly, despite being officially retired in 2008.

As we report quite frequently here at The Aviationist, F-117s are still flying not only for training purposes as adversary aircraft and cruise missile surrogate, but also for research, development, test and evaluation, possibly related to next generation programs.

In accordance with of the Nation Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2007 (PL 109- 364, Section 136), 52 F-117 aircraft were retired and relocated to the Tonopah Test Range (TTR). Under the requirements of the NDAA, the USAF preserved each F-117 aircraft in Type-l000 (T-1000) storage, which maintains the aircraft in a condition that allows recall for future service. On 30 November 2016, Section 133 of Subtitle D of the National Defense Authorization Act repealed the requirement to preserve the F-117 aircraft in a recallable condition and the USAF intended to declassify, demilitarize, and disposition four F-117 aircraft per year.

F-117 Fresno

An F-117 Nighthawk lands for the first time at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Sept 13, 2021, to conduct training missions with the local Air National Guard unit. Two F-117 Nighthawks are participating in dissimilar air combat training missions this week along with F-15 pilots from the 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno, Calif. (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

The aircraft continued to be spotted, even more than it had happened until then, with the Nighthawks also deploying to several U.S. bases to carry out Dissimilar Air Combat Training with other U.S. types. Then, in 2021, the U.S. Air Force published the first official images of the type still involved in flight operations on the DVIDS (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) network.

In September 2022 the Air Force Test Center published a Request For Information (RFI) about a possible 10-year contract, expected to start from January 1, 2024, for maintenance and logistics support services for the F-117A fleet at the TTR airfield, acknowledging that the U.S. Air Force is willing to keep the aircraft flying at least until 2034. Interestingly, the U.S. Air Force is about to complete the certification of the F-117s to refuel from the KC-46: a sign that the service plans to keep the Nighthawk flying for many more years.

F-117

One of the two F-117s flying low over the Sierra Mountains on Apr. 21, 2023. (Image credit: @stinkjet)

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[the-railways-of-seidrey]

So, let's talk train reporting numbers and Sodor

This is a train reporting number, also called a headcode

Made up of the first number denoting what class of train it is (class 1 being express, 2 being stopping train, etc. 7 here is express freight, livestock, or ballast train not fitted with continuous brake), the letter denoting destination (this is what we're going to talk about), and the final two digits being individual train identifiers.

Now Sodor almost exclusively uses headcode discs, as shown here (this hesdcode is denoting parcels, fish, fruit, livestock,milk or other perishables with all vans fully fitted with continuous brakes or empty coaching stock)

They also use them on diesels that IRL had headcode boxes (Bear here had express headcode discs)

However, we know that train reporting number boxes do exist, as shown by this image

The class 40 has split headcode boxes, although they're a bit difficult to distinguish (also look how the door just melds into their face). Here's what they look like IRL

Now on to what I'm wondering: what are the North Western Region's area reporting letters, both within the region and for trains going between regions. Here are the codes used for interregional trains:

E: Eastern

L: Anglia

M: Midland

O: Southern

S: Scotland

V: Western

X: Special Load

Z: Special or short term working (trains not in the timetable)

And prior to 1967 N was used for the North Eastern Region until the region's dissolution.

These were used for trains travelling to that region.

Intraregional codes designate what line your traveling along, for example in the Scottish Region, H stood for trains around Inverness, Kingussie, Elgin, Kyle, and Wick (as well as other things, these are sometimes reused for different routes), and odd and even numbers identify train direction.

So: what was the North Western Region's code? The short answer is we don't know. But we can join the world of headcanon.

As both M and N were used, BR didn't seem too fussed with letters looking like each other. And as N was already in use, so we can't use it for North Western, we can use W. Trains travelling to Barrow and beyond would carry the M code.

Now for intraregional trains. This is wild ass speculation, and as always I'd love to hear others' input on the topic, this goes for the whole post.

I think the mainline could be T, for Tidmouth.

Most all the branch lines are easy because of the names all have a different first letter

The Little Western could be A for Arlesburgh

B for the Brendam Branch

F for Ffarquhar

K for Kirk Ronan (although I'm not sure if this line is used anymore)

N could be Norramby, intraregional and interregional codes did sometimes overlap, for example the Scottish Region's N meant the Dumfries - Carlisle - Newcastle route, but we could make operations easier and letter the Norramby Branch R

P for Peel Godred Branch

Now, I also don't know if when IRL regions lettered their routes for headcodes, they just went down the alphabet. As names for routes seldom line up with the letter assigned, this may be what happened, but that's somewhat boring, and who knows, Charles may have done his own thing.

Anyway, that's all I really had to say on the subject. I'd love to hear y'all's thoughts on it. Maybe there's info I don't know about all this! I'm by no means an expert.

[slender-hero]

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[smoothcperator]

✦ 𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑘 001. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 — [𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅] 𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚞𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 [𝟸/𝟸𝟺/𝟸𝟺]

BASICS. 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄:

Gael Esai Tiul-Xol

𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒:

none yet unless we count OS calling him 'Commander' a nickname 👀

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌:

Oscar Isaac

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒:

Salt and pepper hair | 2 moles next to his left eye that line up horizontally along with 1 above his left eyebrow and 1 on his left cheekbone that create a rough diamond shape | various scars all across his body but the most noticeable is a groove near the center of his left cheek from a bullet grazing his face | likes to cover up, always in long sleeves, hoodies, jackets, or trench coats

𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐒 / 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒:

N/A

𝐀𝐆𝐄 / 𝐃.𝐎.𝐁.:

44 | 02/02/1979 (GROUNDHOG DAY)

𝐙𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐂:

Aquarius Sun, Aries Moon, Scorpio Rising

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍:

Huehuetenango, Guatemala / Phoenix, Arizona

𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘:

father, mother, oldest brother, oldest sister, older brother, younger sister (names tbd), he has not had any contact with them since joining the Foundation.

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 / 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐒:

Cis man, He/Him

𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘:

Demisexual, masc leaning

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒:

Single, never married

𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒:

Proactive, Adaptable, Efficient, Disciplined, Observant, Independent, Diplomatic, Persuasive, Empathetic, Curious

𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒:

Restless, Sensitive, Cynical, Stubborn, Idealistic, Cautious, Judgemental, Mischievous, Deflective, Pushy, Impulsive

𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐒:

gives nicknames, carries an A5 journal on him at all times, putting a hand to his chin when he's deep in thought, scratching his cheeks lightly when he's embarrassed, pinching the bridge of his nose when he's feeling annoyed or overwhelmed, he cannot stand silence so he will hum, sing, talk to himself/narrate what he is doing if there's no one around to talk to/if no one is willing to engage in conversation with him

𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒:

he is constantly picking up and dropping new hobbies, but the the ones that stuck were: journaling, photography, and reading; most recent was learning the acoustic guitar

𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 (𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄):  

Gomita “Gummy/Gumdrop”, tabby cat

THE FOUNDATION.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄:

MTF Commander, Chi-00 "The Broken Scales of Themis"

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍(𝐒):

MTF Operative, Delta-4 “Minutemen,” Lambda-12 “Pest Control,” and Xi-13 “Sequere Nos”, Omega-1 "Law's Left Hand"

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:

MTF OMEGA-1 ; Located and terminated Director ████████ ██████, Head Researcher ████ █████, and General █████ ██████ after a data breach on █ / █ / █ was traced back to them. [𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅] was also able to confirm a connection between this breach and Group of Interest, Anderson Robotics.

𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 / 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒:

hand-to-hand combat, firearms, guerrilla warfare, bomb making and disarming, infiltration, wiretapping, reconnaissance, counterintelligence, assassinations, rhetoric, persuasion, dialectic, acoustic guitar

EXTRAS.

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘: C/P from sample app for now (threat)

Rescued in 2000 by  MTF Xi-5, “Newton's Bullies,” during the preliminary exploration into SCP-35320’s domain, anomalous location SCP 35320-1, 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅’s introduction to the Foundation was nothing short of a miracle. Missing person reports from the time revealed that 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 had been reported as MIA after he disappeared during a training exercise in the Tucson Mountains by Unit 162 WG of the Arizona Air National Guard on November 17, 1998. It’s in the popular belief that 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 was selected at random by SCP-35320 due to his age or simply because the opportunity presented itself as no one else in his unit was captured by 35320 for its ‘game.’ [See Mission File #871-341-X for more information. Must be Clearance Level 5 or higher to access the file.] Once Xi-5 breached the boundary of anomalous location SCP 35320-1, the parameters to SCP-35320’s ‘game’ were met, and it began to systematically hunt down members of Xi-5, leading to multiple casualties. X-9, Op. Zuri Williams, and X-4, Op. Thomas Smith (KIA) made initial contact with 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 after they became separated from the rest of the unit. The Foundation promptly took him into custody for debriefing once Xi-5 exited SCP-35320’s domain. However, due to the Foundation’s limited research on SCP-35320, it soon became apparent that the likelihood of Xi-5 escaping was incredibly low as SCP-35320 dispatched more unit members. In an act of desperation, MTFC Ingrid Olsen made the call that 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 would be of better use as a soldier under Olsen’s command rather than a prisoner. This decision was what ultimately allowed for the neutralization of SCP-35320 as 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅’s knowledge of the terrain and SCP-35320’s ‘rules’ were immeasurably valuable for the success of the mission. Because of his usefulness during the mission, the question of what to do with 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 after debriefing led to both Head Researcher, Dr. Diego Ochoa, and the MTF Xi-5 Commander contacting separate Ethics Committee liaisons due to the uniqueness of this case. To avoid potentially losing a valuable asset to the Foundation, the Ethics Committee decreed to spare 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅, offering the man options of receiving Class B amnestics and returning to his family, or joining the Foundation. It is unclear why 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 made the choice he did, but the Foundation gained an invaluable asset that day. In his 24 years of service with the Foundation since this incident,  𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 has come to sport an impressive career in various MTFs, such as  Delta-4 “Minutemen,” Lambda-12 “Pest Control,” and Xi-13 “Sequere Nos” before finally landing in Omega-1 “Law's Left Hand” after being hand selected by the Ethics Committee for his part in in the Xerox Revision. While he is one of the most reliable mainstays in Omega-1, it is unclear how much longer the Ethics Committee is willing to risk 𝑆𝑀𝑂𝑂𝑇𝐻 𝑂𝑃𝐸𝑅𝐴𝑇𝑂𝑅 in the field.

𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:

tbd

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 / 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐒:

It Began with a twist of Fate, Conditioned to Accept Horror, Trauma Conga Line, Jade-Colored Glasses, One-Man Army, Despair Event Horizon, Identity Breakdown, The McCoy, To be Lawful or Good, Beware the Honest Ones, Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism, Sliding Scale of Free WIll vs. Fate,

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:

R.J. MacReady (The Thing 1982), Glenn Rhee (The Walking Dead), Finn (Star Wars), Poe Dameron (Star Wars), Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings), Nina Fortner (Naoki Urasawa's Monster), Wolfgang Grimmer (Naoki Urasawa's Monster), Dean Winchester (Supernatural), Sam Winchester (Supernatural), Simba (The Lion King)

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒: *tw: blood mention

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PROJECT HALF-A QUARTERLY REPORT 002

Government Experiment AU where the Dan's (Dan/Danny/Dani) are created in a GIW lab to investigate the Ghost Zone after Jack and Maddie create the Ghost Portal. In this AU the GZ is radioactive and slowly kills any humans who venture inside so the GIW decide to create human ghost hybrids in order to further their research and capture additional subjects for their experiments. Masterpost.

GHOST INVESTIGATION WARD QUARTERLY REPORT Release Number: BH824-07 Date: 23 JULY 20XX Research and Development have made significant strides in the creation of essential equipment required for agents to commence exploration in the Ghost Zone. The research efforts have yielded two crucial items designed to enhance efficiency and safety during interdimensional missions.

Fenton Thermos Appearance: Resembling a conventional silver soup thermos. Functionality: When activated, the Fenton Thermos emits a blue beam capable of absorbing any ectoplasmic entity encountered. The absorbed entity is securely trapped within the thermos for containment purposes. Specter Speeder Description: A compact transportation vehicle designed to navigate the Ghost Zone. Power Source: The Specter Speeder runs on pure ectoplasm absorbed from its surroundings. The Ghost Zone's theorized composition of pure ectoplasm makes it an ideal fuel source for efficient transport. Capacity: The vehicle accommodates a maximum of five individuals, featuring a small bench in the front for the pilot and passengers. The front of the Speeder is equipped with a clear dome serving as a windshield, while a small storage area is situated behind the front bench. With the successful completion of these innovative pieces of equipment, the research team has determined that the time is ripe to advance to the next phase—exploration beyond the gateway of the Ghost Portal. In line with this, Field Team Theta has been established, comprising Agents L, M, N, O, and P, who will undertake the inaugural assignment to venture into the uncharted realms of the Ghost Zone. The integration of the Fenton Thermos and the Specter Speeder into the field operations marks a significant leap forward in our capacity to navigate and interact with the Ghost Zone. Ongoing analysis and data collection during the upcoming exploration missions will further contribute to our understanding of the spectral dimension and the anomalies within. Regular updates will be provided as Field Team Theta progresses in their exploration efforts. See the attached documents for additional information on Field Team Theta.

FIELD TEAM THETA DOSSIER FIELD TEAM THETA PSYCH EVAL

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Case 0 Type P - Miscellaneous Case Notes

Note 1: Stability of Timeline PET-K, post mission

The Dark Flour War came to an end in the year 1945 with White Lily Cookie’s help, as seen in part of Timekeeper Cookie’s plan for “Operation: Time Twister”

Interference detected in timeline “PET-K” as a result of Croissant Cookie’s group’s actions has been classified as “Minimal”. Interference received was reported to stem from removing a Cake Hound from its time period in the Vanilla Castle. However, the explosion that occurred minutes after it was discovered by the group would have originally crumbled the Cake Hound if it was left as is, so its prolonged existence is inferred to not have a significant impact on the timeline. No follow-up action is required for this time period concerning this mission.

[Timeline Maintained]

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Note 2: White Lily Cookie’s Whereabouts

White Lily Cookie’s whereabouts since the Dark Flour War are unknown, as the surrounding Vanilla Kingdom fell to ruin in the wake of the battle when she and the other Ancients vanished in the explosion that overtook the castle.

🥖 Temporal location efforts hypothesize that White Lily Cookie has retreated back to Lilywhite Space to find new help in recovering the fragments of her fractured soul, as well as the missing pieces of the Blue Cheese Watch.

Assistance from our anonymous source of the Saint Pastry Order has been requested regarding how to contact White Lily Cookie in this state. Timeguard Keeper agents are to be dispatched as mentioned in File 2.

[Subject Unresolved]

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Note 3: Status of Temporally-Displaced Cookies following the actions of Subject C/L-33

Croissant Cookie, Walnut Cookie, Almond Cookie, and Roguefort Cookie have been displaced into another coordinate in time due to their Timecraft being thrown off course by the explosion generated by Pure Vanilla Cookie and Dark Enchantress Cookie’s climactic struggle, marooning them somewhere in time.

Cinnamon Cookie, Wizard Cookie, and Cream Puff Cookie have marooned themselves in a different set of temporal coordinates since they jumped into a time rift whilst escaping from Dark Enchantress Cookie in the City of Wizards.

Everybody else who attended the holiday gathering on [12/24/2020] survived Dark Enchantress Cookie’s advances in the City of Wizards in the time that followed her shattering the Blue Cheese Watch and were mainly unaffected by this event. Dark Enchantress Cookie’s current location is unknown to us at this time with no leads to her current position following the encounter.

☕️🍬 We can’t quite determine where in time either displaced group landed right now. Action on behalf of the Time Twister Support Division and Time Analysis Division has been requested to help us locate them, but we did receive signals from both groups stemming from standard issue TBD agent radios.

[Action Requested - Delay]

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Note 4: Recovery Protocols in relation to Subjects R-II/T-22 and S/A-95

The Blue Cheese Watch has been shattered into an undetermined number of fragments. Prior interactions have noted the fragmentation of White Lily Cookie’s soul and the perceived priority in the collection of said fragments in the familiar form of Soulstones.

🥖 Recovery procedures written as part of the “Operation: Time Twister” master contingency plan are to be followed as acknowledged in File 4. Any of White Lily Cookie’s Soulstones that are recovered during this process will be held by the Relics Management Division until White Lily Cookie comes to claim them. Recovered parts of the Blue Cheese Watch will be held to reassemble the watch where possible.

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Time Twister Support Division Post-Case Memos:

A select group of Timeguard Keeper agents are to be dispatched to locate both displaced groups and fulfill other tasks necessary to ensure the success of “Operation: Time Twister”. Your role in this operation allows you to nominate agents of your choice, or to choose from a group that the Clerk has assembled. Suggest canon Cookies to be introduced as AU Timeguard Keepers in the ask box or wait for a poll to be posted.

Temporal location assistance has been requested from your team and the Time Analysis Division at a later date. Be ready to respond. Polls regarding future cases will go up at a later date where YOU will get to choose the subject from several choices.

Triangulation of Croissant Cookie’s group’s location [FINALIZED] Dark Cacao Kingdom; 2017

Await a working master list of Cookies open for questioning. This will be a general list of who will respond to asks as they are introduced into this AU.

The anonymous source of the Saint Pastry Order is open for questioning. Ask them stuff in the ask box, addressing them as an anonymous source. Their name will not be tagged or mentioned until their identity is revealed.

Cinnamon Cookie, Wizard Cookie, Cream Puff Cookie, Almond Cookie, Walnut Cookie, and Roguefort Cookie are all open for questioning despite being lost in time. Ask them stuff in the ask box, addressing them by name.

Croissant Cookie has been displaced into a set of unknown temporal coordinates with Almond Cookie, Walnut Cookie, and Roguefort Cookie. The nature of her responses to asks may change as a result of this for now.

Subject Records of all Cookies and other pertinent subjects in this case will be posted over time by the TTSD Supervisors before your next Case is presented.

[Case Closed]

A hiatus will follow after the mentioned notes are accounted for to ensure everything is organized properly and to answer any questions you may have.

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How Can Live MF Portfolio Report in the Best Mutual Fund Software Aid MFDs?

Mutual fund distributors (MFDs) play a crucial role in helping investors achieve their financial goals. However, managing a mutual fund distribution business can be challenging without the right tools. The best mutual fund software, like Wealth Elite, can transform the way MFDs operate and deliver results. They provide incredible features, such as a live mutual fund portfolio report, available quickly to the MFDs.

What is the Live MF Portfolio Report?

A live mutual fund portfolio report provides a real-time view of investors' current investment holdings, excluding past redemptions. This valuable tool offers insights into investors' investment performance, with features like a P&L summary and current valuation of their investment. It helps MFD determine if its current strategy aligns with the investor's risk tolerance and goals.

Live MF Portfolio is a great feature because it can also tell about the family investment summary in the best mutual fund software in India. This eases the operations of MFDs, reduces the risk of errors, and improves data accessibility.

How Do Live Mutual Fund Portfolio Reports Help MFDs?

MFDs can track client investments in real time. They can provide up-to-date insights and facilitate proactive communication. These reports allow MFDs to analyze client portfolios against relevant benchmarks. So they can compare performance with similar funds within the same category. They can also see the summary. This data-driven approach helps with personalized strategies.

MFDs can rebalance portfolios based on real-time data. They can monitor portfolio performance effectively and identify areas for improvement. If there are any underperforming funds that could be replaced. It also helps MFDs to evaluate the performance of family members' portfolios and provide them with a consolidated P&L summary. This helps MFDs foster a complete understanding of the family's financial health through a single report.

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Best Accounting Software for Freelancers and Independent Contractors

Managing finances as a freelancer or independent contractor can often feel overwhelming. Whether tracking income from multiple clients, controlling expenses, or preparing for tax season, staying on top of your financial game is crucial for success. Traditional tools like spreadsheets often fall short of scalability and efficiency, while complex accounting software can feel like overkill. That’s why finding a tailored, user-friendly accounting solution is a game changer.

Why Freelancers Need the Right Accounting Software

Freelancers and independent contractors operate in a unique financial environment. Unlike traditional employees, you need to:

Track and categorize income from various clients.

Monitor and record business expenses efficiently.

Prepare detailed profit and loss (P&L) statements.

Stay tax-compliant by having all financial data organized and accessible.

Choosing the right accounting software isn’t just about convenience—it’s about empowering yourself to make informed decisions and save valuable time.

The Challenges of Financial Management for Freelancers

Unlike businesses with dedicated finance departments, freelancers often juggle multiple roles. You’re not just a service provider but also your own accountant, marketer, and administrator. This multitasking can lead to common pitfalls such as:

Missing out on tax deductions due to poor record-keeping.

Overlooking outstanding payments from clients.

Spending excessive time on manual bookkeeping instead of growing your business.

These challenges highlight the need for accounting software specifically designed for freelancers and independent contractors. The right tools will simplify financial management and ensure efficient operation.

Features to Look for in Accounting Software

When selecting accounting software, prioritize the features that align with your freelancing needs. Here are the must-haves:

Expense and Income Tracking

Your accounting software should make categorizing income and expenses simple. Automated tracking by linking your bank accounts can save hours of manual data entry, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Clean and Intuitive Dashboard

Visualizing your financial performance at a glance is essential. Look for software that offers a sleek, user-friendly dashboard that highlights your key metrics, such as revenue, expenses, and profitability. An intuitive interface reduces the learning curve and keeps you focused.

Receipt Management

Forget the chaos of paper receipts. The ability to scan and store receipts digitally ensures your records are always organized and accessible when needed. This feature is invaluable during tax season or when reconciling expenses.

Automated Reports for Taxes

Preparing taxes doesn’t have to be stressful. With software that generates automated P&L reports, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, you’ll be ready for tax season in minutes rather than days. This automation minimizes errors and maximizes efficiency.

Mobile Compatibility

Freelancers are always on the go, so having access to your finances from your smartphone is a huge advantage. Opt for software that offers a mobile app for seamless on-the-fly management. Whether you’re at a client meeting or traveling, you can stay in control of your finances.

Scalability

As your freelancing business grows, your accounting needs will evolve. Choose software that can scale with you, offering features like multi-property tracking or advanced analytics as your operations expand.

Why Excel and Other Complex Tools Fall Short

While tools like Excel might seem cost-effective initially, they lack scalability and automation. Manual data entry can lead to errors, and managing multiple sheets for different clients or projects becomes cumbersome over time. On the other hand, overly complicated accounting tools often have features that go unused, making them harder to navigate.

For freelancers, simplicity and functionality are key. Your software should provide the tools you need without overwhelming you with unnecessary features.

How Accounting Software Saves Time and Effort

A well-designed accounting tool does more than just track your finances—it transforms the way you manage your business. Here’s how:

Automation: Automate recurring tasks such as transaction categorization and report generation, freeing up time for billable work.

Accuracy: Reduce the risk of manual errors with automated calculations and real-time data synchronization.

Clarity: Gain clear insights into your financial health with visual dashboards and detailed reports.

Efficiency: Streamline processes like invoicing, expense tracking, and receipt management, so you spend less time on administration.

By integrating accounting software into your workflow, you can focus more on your craft and less on the complexities of bookkeeping.

Real-Life Scenarios Where Accounting Software Excels

Client Invoicing: Generate professional invoices with just a few clicks. Automated reminders ensure you get paid on time.

Expense Tracking: Categorize expenses with ease, whether it’s for office supplies, travel, or marketing.

Tax preparation: Come tax season, generate P&L statements and other essential reports instantly, saving you from last-minute stress.

Financial Analysis: Use built-in analytics tools to identify trends in your earnings and expenses, helping you make smarter business decisions.

Tips for Getting Started with Accounting Software

To make the most of your accounting software, follow these steps:

Assess your needs: Identify your top priorities, such as expense tracking, reporting, or scalability.

Research Options: Look for software tailored to freelancers with features that match your requirements.

Set Up Your Account: Link your bank accounts, import past transactions, and categorize your income and expenses.

Regularly Update: Make it a habit to review and update your financial data weekly to stay organized.

Utilize Support Resources: Take advantage of tutorials, guides, and customer support to maximize your software’s potential.

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For freelancers and independent contractors looking to optimize their accounting, well-designed accounting software can revolutionize your financial management. Simplified income and expense tracking, automated reporting, and a user-friendly interface will give you more time to focus on growing your business rather than drowning in numbers.

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A Guide to E-Commerce Accounting: Everything You Need to Know for Financial Success

Introduction to E-Commerce Accounting E-commerce businesses, like any other enterprise, require sound accounting practices to ensure financial health and long-term success. E-commerce accounting encompasses the processes and systems used to track income, expenses, taxes, and financial performance in an online business. Unlike traditional retail businesses, e-commerce accounting requires handling digital transactions, managing multiple payment gateways, and staying compliant with varying tax laws across different jurisdictions. By setting up effective accounting systems, e-commerce businesses can optimize their financial management, improve cash flow, and ensure compliance.

How E-Commerce Accounting Works Revenue Tracking E-commerce businesses receive payments from customers through a variety of online payment systems (e.g., credit cards, PayPal, digital wallets). Accurate revenue tracking is critical to maintaining the correct financial records, as businesses must keep track of payments, returns, and any discounts offered.

Expense Management Managing expenses involves tracking the costs associated with inventory, shipping, marketing, software subscriptions, and other business-related expenditures. It’s essential to categorize these costs properly to ensure a clear understanding of profitability and cost structure.

Inventory Management Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses, e-commerce stores need to track inventory at multiple levels (online and in warehouses). Accurate inventory management is key to understanding the cost of goods sold (COGS) and ensuring that sales reports reflect the true profitability of the business.

Sales Tax Compliance E-commerce businesses are often required to collect and remit sales tax based on the customer's location, which can vary across states, countries, or regions. Effective e-commerce accounting ensures that the business complies with sales tax regulations and remits taxes correctly.

Profitability Analysis E-commerce accounting should involve regular profit-and-loss (P&L) analyses to assess the financial health of the business. This includes determining gross margins, net profit, and operational efficiency.

Steps to Manage E-Commerce Accounting for Financial Success

Set Up a Reliable Accounting System Invest in an accounting software solution that integrates with your e-commerce platform (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite). These tools will automate and streamline your accounting tasks, ensuring accurate tracking of all transactions.

Track Revenue and Expenses Regularly Set up systems to record every sale, refund, discount, and expense. Automating invoicing, payment processing, and receipt tracking will help keep your accounts up to date and reduce errors.

Establish Clear Inventory Systems Ensure that your inventory management software is integrated with your accounting system. This will enable you to track your stock, calculate the cost of goods sold (COGS), and determine profitability accurately.

Understand Sales Tax Obligations Determine the sales tax requirements for the regions in which you sell. Many e-commerce businesses need to collect sales tax based on the customer’s location, so it’s vital to use software that calculates sales tax automatically and tracks tax liabilities.

Create Financial Reports Regularly generate financial statements like profit-and-loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. These reports help you track profitability, manage cash flow, and make informed decisions about business strategy.

Work With an Accountant or Tax Professional Given the complexity of e-commerce tax laws and accounting practices, it’s advisable to consult with a professional accountant who specializes in e-commerce. This ensures that you are complying with tax regulations and optimizing your business’s financial performance.

Key Benefits of Effective E-Commerce Accounting For Businesses:

Better Cash Flow Management: With accurate tracking of income and expenses, businesses can better predict cash flow and plan for future investments or expenditures.

Tax Compliance: A solid accounting system ensures that all tax obligations are met and that businesses avoid penalties or issues with tax authorities.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Financial reports and profitability analyses provide insights into your business’s financial health, enabling better strategic decisions.

Cost Control: Understanding where money is being spent allows e-commerce businesses to identify areas where costs can be reduced, improving profitability.

For Customers:

Timely Refunds and Transactions: Proper financial systems ensure that refunds, returns, and exchanges are processed efficiently and promptly.

Accurate Billing: Customers benefit from clear and accurate billing statements and invoices, reducing confusion and enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Successful Examples Warby Parker: The online eyewear retailer has successfully integrated automated e-commerce accounting systems with their sales and inventory management, enabling them to accurately track profits and costs as they scale.

Zappos: By using sophisticated accounting systems and inventory tracking, Zappos maintains accurate financial records while keeping costs low and managing complex sales tax regulations for its wide customer base.

FAQs About E-Commerce Accounting

Q1. How can I track my e-commerce revenue accurately? Use accounting software that integrates with your e-commerce platform to automatically track every transaction, including sales, refunds, and discounts. This reduces manual errors and ensures up-to-date financial records.

Q2. Do I need to collect sales tax for every state or country? Sales tax obligations depend on where your customers are located. In the U.S., for example, sales tax rules vary by state. Many e-commerce platforms and accounting software tools can help calculate the correct sales tax for different regions.

Q3. How can I manage my inventory with my accounting system? Integrate your inventory management software with your accounting platform. This ensures that your cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory levels are accurately reflected in your financial reports.

Q4. How often should I generate financial reports? Ideally, you should generate financial reports regularly—at least monthly or quarterly—to keep track of profitability, cash flow, and tax liabilities.

Q5. Should I hire an accountant for my e-commerce business? While small businesses can start with accounting software, it’s often beneficial to hire an accountant or tax professional as your business grows. An expert can help optimize tax strategies, ensure compliance, and provide insights into financial performance.

Conclusion Effective e-commerce accounting is crucial for maintaining financial health and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. By setting up accurate revenue tracking, managing expenses, integrating inventory systems, and ensuring tax compliance, e-commerce businesses can optimize their financial operations. Regularly generating financial reports and working with professionals will help you make informed decisions that promote growth and profitability. With the right accounting systems in place, your e-commerce business can achieve long-term financial success and sustainability.

Learn More To learn more about how to streamline your e-commerce accounting processes and maximize financial success, visit:

Gapp Group Gapp Group Accounting Solutions

By implementing a robust accounting system, e-commerce businesses can stay organized, compliant, and financially efficient, ultimately leading to improved profitability and growth.

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Steps to Make a Financial Plan for Freelancers

Every company is now looking for ways through which they can hire a new employee or, rather a freelancer who can complete the work for them on a contractual basis. The companies have to hire someone who is proficient to do that work and can effectively manage the task given to hem by the company.

However, for a freelancer, it’s important to have a financial trajectory, as through this, one can make an income and live a life comfortably. For that, one needs a budget which is necessary when it comes to the role of living a comfortable life.

Why is Financial Planning Required for the Freelancers?

It’s important for an individual to understand the need for financial planning and to keep track of expenses, one can use a OneNote template or some other expense tracker where they can keep a record of the purchases.  

The income of a freelancer is defined by the amount of projects they are completing each month. The income is quite varied, and therefore one needs to keep a financial plan where they can meet the basic expenses from the income they are generating each month. A freelancer needs to operate as a business individual, and that will help them to find success in this career option.

Types of Financial Metrics That a Freelancer Needs to Follow

Now, for a freelancer, it’s important to keep track of a variety of charts that will state their financial condition. Depending on that, one needs to take care of certain vitals which are necessary.

P&L Statement of the Work

The first thing that a person needs is a profit and loss statement, and that will help a freelancer to understand how much they are making from te venture properly. Based on these factors one can find which projects are of higher margin and how much each of the clients bring in as profits.

For expenses, one needs to deduct the business-related expenses, and through that, one can reduce the expenses from the revenue and can get an actual sense of how much a person is making in each quarter.

Cash Flow Statement Coming From Projects

It is through the use of cash flow one can understand the amount of money they have with themselves and it will help a freelancer to fund the next project and do the necessary expenses.

It is through the use of the cash flow statement one can understand how much one has in cash at the end of the year.

Financial Reports for Months

For a freelancer, financial reports are the most important thing which is important to understand the position of the freelancer. One can use a Kindle Scribe planner or some other template where they can report the financial data of the business.

Keeping a Balance Sheet

A person needs to use a balance sheet as it is beneficial for the long-term health of the business. It will help the business to flourish in the coming time, and therefore, for a freelancer it’s important to check that.

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Canada confirms purchase of 16 F-35 fighters in the 2024 budget

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 05/31/2024 - 00:09in Military

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On May 27, 2024, the Canadian government confirmed the acquisition of 16 new F-35 fighters, which will be financed by the current federal budget, as announced by Defense Minister Bill Blair during his appearance before a House of Commons committee. Although the delivery of the aircraft is not expected until 2026 due to production delays, this change marks a significant step in the modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces.

In his testimony, Minister Blair defended the liberal government's military spending plans, which also include financing for new C-330 Husky transport and refueling aircraft, as well as P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. These acquisitions are part of a broader effort to strengthen Canada's defense capabilities.

However, the challenges remain, particularly with regard to delays in the production of the F-35. A senior U.S. military officer warned last year that the delivery of poachers ordered by Canada and other allies could be postponed due to ongoing technical problems with the aircraft. In December, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Michael Schmidt informed American lawmakers that the latest version of the aircraft, known as Block 4, was facing significant development challenges.

The Pentagon's F-35 joint office repeated Schmidt's warning last month, noting that Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer, would only be able to deliver between 75 and 110 F-35 in 2024, instead of the 156 originally planned. Despite these obstacles, the Canadian Department of Defense still has as its goal 2026 as the expected year of arrival of Canadian jets.

At the same time, concerns were raised about the shortage of qualified fighter pilots. The Deputy Commander of the Canadian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Frances Allen, admitted to lawmakers that there are currently fewer fighter pilots available than necessary to fulfill the NATO and NORAD missions and train for the transition to the new F-35. In 2023, Canadian Air Force Commander Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny reported a deficit of almost 2,000 full-time members and 500 reservists.

A study funded by the Department of Defense and obtained by the newspaper CBC News revealed that the country's combat force was "in crisis". The report of the Royal United Services Institute, a British think tank, also warned of the shortage of experienced pilots needed for an effective transition to the F-35.

In this context, the Canadian government faces a double challenge: to ensure the successful delivery and integration of the F-35s, while maintaining significant combat capabilities with the two remaining CF-18 HEP II (Hornet Extension Project II) squadrons until 2032.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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