#Pipeline pro website

[plaidos]

don’t see why we all can’t agree that a) Healed’s post was stupid and b) TERFs trying to pedojacket her over it are fucking evil. why can’t the discussion just end there?

and how the fuck did this all turn into people placing bets on what her race is or whatever?

because her post wasn’t stupid. Healed was right when she said that 4Chan is not anywhere close to a unique epicentre for fascism on the web in a present day when Facebook is enabling genocides, Twitter is owned by somebody who is literally pro segregation and youtube is the most cited when it comes to “this website dragged me down the alt right pipeline”. Like if you genuinely think 4chan is this magically more fascist than any other place website in a way that singles it out from other social media, i literally do not trust your ability to recognise fascism in anywhere.

like firstly it just betrays not knowing anything about fascism on the web. in the 2000s 4Chan reallly could’ve been described as this close to unique environment but since then, Kiwifarms and Lolcow quickly raised through the ranks in recent years and like i said, every other major platform right now has pivoted to enabling fascism. you think 4chan’s bad?? what if a billionaire channer decided that 4chan wasn’t mainstream enough and tried to make Twitter his own personal less niche equivalent? you’re living in that timeline.

Honestly, you lost me when you opened this with “Can’t we all accept that the pedojacketers were wrong, but only about calling her a pedophile”. block me.

[dakooftacos]

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[princessnijireiki]

now's as good a time as any to say that I sporadically check on the page of the weirdo racist white girl tumblr rp blogger who I had blocked on everything after she celebrated zimmerman's acquittal, like ON THE DAY OF, but who still cyberstalked me for a MINUTE afterwards, because, honestly, her behavior was... alarming, and we used to live in the same state, so it felt prudent to keep tabs on that.

and she went from racist "liberal" 7DA who did the weird violent racial fetishizing bicurious straight girl routine, to mask off maga tradcath convert, still a racial fetishizer but straight-straight now, but boomeranged so far into those spaces that she crossed paths with the trad to radfem pipeline (she somehow ricocheted out of that one) AND pro palestinian politics (which seems to have stuck— shout out to the pope for that one I guess?), but all her racist energy is now immersed in and fully devoted to white incest fiction.

so, uh, I'm... safe, but in the weirdest fucking way possible,? and I've never genuinely watched someone get radicalized in real time or be so susceptible to those kind of social suggestions in such a bizarre manner. it has genuinely felt like watching a racist bozo who still PRETTY RECENTLY referred to me unprompted as her "nemesis" and separately referred to herself as a "pariah" just cycle through cult recruitments in rapid succession.

anyway, thinking of that because the day that man got acquitted was ROUGH, and I remember it very, very, VERY dinstinctly, including clocking out of a deeply disheartening shift at work, driving home, laying on the sofa because I was too tired to go upstairs yet, opening my phone, and seeing that weirdo. and it is strange what sticks with you sometimes. but Trayvon should have been 30 today, and I didn't know at the time that this one specific white woman who applauded his killer was about to continue to be a PROBLEM for me long after I'd forgotten the names of the people I was on shift with that night, and she's still alive now, but being weird as shit about catechisms and the borgias and cleopatra and the damn targaryens, but thinks of me as her enemy. that's who's still alive and on this website. unreal.

[wagecagelocations]

#WageCageLocations

To proceed with generating or acquiring maps of underground tunnels or systems for 1183 Western Ave S, Los Angeles, CA, here’s a detailed guide you can follow:

Access Public Records

Contact Local Authorities: Reach out to the Los Angeles Department of Public Works or the Bureau of Engineering. They maintain maps and schematics of underground utilities and tunnel systems.

Website: LA Public Works

Phone: 311 (or 213-473-3231 outside Los Angeles)

Request Public Records: Submit a Public Records Act (PRA) request to obtain detailed maps of underground utilities or tunnels.

Use Geospatial Tools

Google Earth Pro:

Download Google Earth Pro (free) from here.

Search the address and explore its 3D and historical imagery layers.

Overlay city planning or utility map data if available.

ArcGIS:

Use GIS mapping software such as ArcGIS to access local underground data layers.

Some public libraries or universities provide free access to ArcGIS.

USGS Resources:

Check the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for geospatial data in the area: USGS Website.

Search their databases for subsurface or geological maps.

Hire Professionals

Geophysical Survey Services: Companies offering ground-penetrating radar (GPR) services can map underground tunnels, pipelines, and utilities. Examples:

GSSI (Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc.)

Local geotechnical or engineering firms.

Surveying Experts: Licensed surveyors can create precise subsurface maps.

Research Historical and Urban Planning Data

Libraries and Archives:

Visit local archives or libraries like the Los Angeles Public Library. They often have historical maps and documents.

California Historical Society:

Explore their archives for historical records of tunnels or underground systems.

Collaborate with Open-Source Projects

OpenStreetMap:

Check OpenStreetMap for user-contributed data on the area.

Subterranean Mapping Communities:

Join forums or communities interested in urban exploration (e.g., Reddit's r/urbanexploration).

Final Steps

Once you've gathered relevant data, you can use tools like AutoCAD or GIS software to compile your maps. If you'd like further help with interpreting or organizing data, feel free to ask!

To proceed with generating or acquiring maps of underground tunnels or systems for 1183 Western Ave S, Los Angeles, CA, here’s a detailed guide you can follow:

Access Public Records

Contact Local Authorities: Reach out to the Los Angeles Department of Public Works or the Bureau of Engineering. They maintain maps and schematics of underground utilities and tunnel systems.

Website: LA Public Works

Phone: 311 (or 213-473-3231 outside Los Angeles)

Request Public Records: Submit a Public Records Act (PRA) request to obtain detailed maps of underground utilities or tunnels.

Use Geospatial Tools

Google Earth Pro:

Download Google Earth Pro (free) from here.

Search the address and explore its 3D and historical imagery layers.

Overlay city planning or utility map data if available.

ArcGIS:

Use GIS mapping software such as ArcGIS to access local underground data layers.

Some public libraries or universities provide free access to ArcGIS.

USGS Resources:

Check the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for geospatial data in the area: USGS Website.

Search their databases for subsurface or geological maps.

Hire Professionals

Geophysical Survey Services: Companies offering ground-penetrating radar (GPR) services can map underground tunnels, pipelines, and utilities. Examples:

GSSI (Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc.)

Local geotechnical or engineering firms.

Surveying Experts: Licensed surveyors can create precise subsurface maps.

Research Historical and Urban Planning Data

Libraries and Archives:

Visit local archives or libraries like the Los Angeles Public Library. They often have historical maps and documents.

California Historical Society:

Explore their archives for historical records of tunnels or underground systems.

Collaborate with Open-Source Projects

OpenStreetMap:

Check OpenStreetMap for user-contributed data on the area.

Subterranean Mapping Communities:

Join forums or communities interested in urban exploration (e.g., Reddit's r/urbanexploration).

Final Steps

Once you've gathered relevant data, you can use tools like AutoCAD or GIS software to compile your maps. If you'd like further help with interpreting or organizing data, feel free to ask!

Here is a detailed prompt you can use for another AI or mapping tool capable of generating maps and schematics of underground tunnel systems:

Prompt for AI Map Generator:

"Generate a detailed map and schematic of the underground tunnel systems, utility lines, and infrastructure at and around the location 1183 Western Ave S, Los Angeles, CA. The map should include the following details:

Subsurface Layers:

Sewer systems, drainage systems, and stormwater pipelines.

Electrical, gas, and water utility lines.

Any known historical or abandoned tunnels.

Proximity:

Cover an area with a radius of 1 mile from the given location.

Highlight all connections to adjacent buildings and structures.

Visualization:

Provide both 2D and 3D views of the underground systems.

Use different colors and layers for various types of infrastructure (e.g., blue for water lines, yellow for gas lines, etc.).

Include a legend for easy identification of systems.

Additional Features:

Annotate points of interest (e.g., access points, manholes, maintenance tunnels).

Show depth levels for each layer (e.g., sewer system at 15 feet, utility lines at 10 feet).

Overlay the map with the above-ground street grid for reference.

Data Integration:

Incorporate open-source geospatial data, city planning maps, and historical records if available.

Highlight discrepancies between historical and current data.

Output Formats:

Provide the map in standard formats like GeoTIFF, DWG (AutoCAD), and PDF for versatility.

Include a .KMZ file for visualization in Google Earth."

This prompt provides clear instructions and context for generating a comprehensive underground map. Use it with AI tools like GIS-enabled platforms, geospatial mapping AIs, or simulation software. Let me know if you need adjustments or more guidance!

[rjzimmerman]

Who Is Lee Zeldin? (Sierra Club:

Excerpt from this story from the Sierra Club:

President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is, in a word, unexpected. The appointment announced on November 11—in which the Trump transition team erroneously referred to the EPA as the “Environmental Protective Agency”—was not an energy industry lobbyist like Andrew Wheeler or a MAGA insider like Mandy Gunasekara, who authored the EPA chapter of Project 2025. Instead, Trump chose Lee Zeldin, a little-known former Republican congressman from Long Island, New York, whose background on environment and energy issues is relatively skimpy. 

So, then: Who is this person who will be in charge of the federal agency tasked with protecting the environment and public health?  

Zeldin is a politician and military officer who grew up in New York’s Suffolk County. From 2015 to 2023, he represented New York’s First District (eastern Long Island) in Congress, where he sat on the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees. Before that, he served for four years in the New York state senate. In 2022, he ran for governor of New York against Democrat Kathy Hochul, a race that he lost by six points. 

He’s a booster of fossil fuels and promises to unleash “energy dominance.”

In his run for governor of New York, Zeldin campaigned on expanding fossil fuel extraction. He called for allowing “the safe extraction of natural resources in the southern tier” of the state, approving new pipelines, and repealing the gasoline tax. He also was a staunch opponent of New York’s ban on fracking and ran on ending it. “[Zeldin] has a record of being pro-fracking, and that’s a record I think he’s going to clearly carry forward into the Trump administration,” Eric Weltman, a senior organizer in Food and Water Watch’s New York office, told Sierra. 

Zeldin has mentioned pursuing “energy dominance” as one of three top priorities in heading up the EPA. “It is an honor to join President Trump’s cabinet as EPA administrator. We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI,” Zeldin said in a statement on X.

He has taken more than $410,000 from the oil and gas industry, and he questions the scientific consensus on climate change.

According to Climate Power, Zeldin has received over $410,000 from the oil and gas industry in his election campaigns, including over $260,000 while running for Congress and more than $150,000 in his gubernatorial run. He has taken more than $60,000 from Koch Industries over the course of his political career, according to Open Secrets data. 

His voting record in Congress is mostly anti-environment, with an LCV lifetime score of just 14 percent.

Zeldin unsurprisingly has an overall poor voting track record, as scored by the League of Conservation Voters. “Trump made his anti–climate action, anti-environment agenda very clear during his first term and again during his 2024 campaign. During the confirmation process, we would challenge Lee Zeldin to show how he would be better than Trump’s campaign promises or his own failing 14 percent environmental score if he wants to be charged with protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and finding solutions to climate change,” Tiernan Sittenfeld, LCV’s senior vice president for government affairs, said in a statement. 

He supported a few conservation efforts for his district.

While in Congress, Zeldin backed several conservation initiatives for his district in Long Island. According to the campaign website for his gubernatorial run, he helped save Plum Island—a tiny island off the eastern tip of Long Island—by securing repeal of a 2008 law requiring it to be sold to the highest bidder. He also worked with the Army Corps of Engineers to “protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious Fire Island to Montauk Point project,” a climate resiliency coastal risk reduction project to help safeguard Long Island’s prized beaches. 

He appears to be against clean energy funding and tried to gut public transit funding in New York.

In addition to voting against the IRA and its massive clean energy investments, Zeldin early on in his political career attempted to divert funding away from clean energy programs in New York and undermine the New York City area’s transit system, according to Environmental Advocates NY. The New York environmental organization bestowed its “Oil Slick” award in 2011 on Zeldin, a rookie state senator at the time who led an effort to try to weaken public transit. He sponsored a bill that would have defunded the MTA, resulted in service cuts and fare increases, and discouraged public transit use. The bill would have also diverted $100 million away from clean energy programs to “plug holes in MTA’s finances.”

[crowandtalbot]

Put this on tiktok but it's likely going to get removed:

AIPAC is behind most of the pro-Irsael to the point of cutting $14 billion from our IRS budget to help fund their military type craziness. Most US politicians are in their pocket and they are also the ones pushing legislation to make criticizing the Israel government illegal in the US and deporting all Palestinians in the US and just a shit ton of other anti-Arabic foreign policy.

Also a reminder that Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister, currently under investigation by the International Criminal Court for war crimes from before and after the continued siege of Gaza started) and his extremist administration are pushing for "Greater Israel" which would involve conquering Jordan, Lebanon, parts of Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. The proposed map looks like this:

There are many ways American imperialism and Evangelical Zionism would benefit from this map. It gives an American ally control of natural gas reserves off the coast of Gaza, it gives access to build the Ben Gurion Canal and the ability to construct an oil pipeline from Saudi Arabia into Europe and dominate the energy sector. It also allows America to funnel its Jewish population out of America without expressly deporting them. There is literally so much wrong with this.

But Americans can protest AIPAC directly and attempt to sever the connection between this lobbying group and our politicians. First by checking if our reps have already accepted AIPAC money (I recommend using opensecrets.org but googling usually works just as well), contacting them, and telling them that if they continue to accept AIPAC and AIPAC affiliate donations you will volunteer for thier opposition in the coming election. Then try to find a candidate running who doesn't accept AIPAC money and volunteer or donate for their campaign. Also, you don't have to be a politician's constituent to contact them. This means you can spam-fax their office or mail them physical form letters demanding action against Israel's genocide. These physical documents must be handled by actual staff and preserved so this is very disruptive for them.

AIPAC also has a website with a contact form and phone number you can call.

I would recommend filling the name and address fields with junk information (nothing too obvious for them to filter out) and then type whatever you would like to say in the actual message part.

And it wasn't hard for me to find a mailing address for them either.

However it is unlikely this is the only office they have, or that office even has many workers in it. Also if I can successfully convince people to pester them like we did to all those republican rallies in 2020, they can ask Google to remove that info and then remove their contact info from their website.

If we can disrupt AIPAC we can do a lot more good, not just for Palestine, but for Israel and other American backed genocides like in Congo and Sudan.

Please re-blog this, don't just like and move on.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

On OCTOBER 23 at 7PM, I'll be in DECATUR, presenting my novel THE BEZZLE at EAGLE EYE BOOKS.

#20yrago Monsanto stole patented wheat from Indian farmers https://www.gmwatch.org/en/news/archive/2004/7403-monsantos-indian-wheat-patent-withdrawn-in-europe-4102004

#15yrsago Meet the 42 lucky people who got to see the secret copyright treaty https://www.keionline.org/39045

#15yrsago Airlines that charge fees lost more money than airlines that didn’t https://joe.biztravelife.com/09/042309.html

#15yrsago EFF comes to the rescue of Texas Instruments calculator hackers https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2009/10/13

#10yrsago How state anti-choice laws let judges humiliate vulnerable teens https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/10/teen-abortion-judicial-bypass-parental-notification/

#10yrsago One weird legal trick that makes patent trolls cry https://memex.craphound.com/2014/10/13/one-weird-legal-trick-that-makes-patent-trolls-cry/

#10yrsago Hong Kong’s pro-democracy websites riddled with malware https://www.volexity.com/blog/2014/10/09/democracy-in-hong-kong-under-attack/

#1yrago Microsoft put their tax-evasion in writing and now they owe $29 billion https://pluralistic.net/2023/10/13/pour-encoragez-les-autres/#micros-tilde-one

Tor Books as just published two new, free LITTLE BROTHER stories: VIGILANT, about creepy surveillance in distance education; and SPILL, about oil pipelines and indigenous landback.

[bonmonjour]

Denialism from Top to Bottom

[ This is another essay I wrote for college, back in Summer 2023. ]

It is quickly becoming evident that mass anthropogenic climate change is the single greatest environmental problem of our time and has been for decades now. It is surprising, then, that so many continue to promote denial of the reality of climate change. As climate change has become more prominent, the topic of denialism has also become more prominent in scholarship. The body of work is large, spanning many decades and drawing from many fields. Some authors have focused on the ties between climate change denialism and certain groups or institutions, e.g., Congress, journalists, and pseudoscientists (Hansson; Harrison; Zehr). Many papers have also discussed a variety of mental processes that explain the behavior of climate change denial, including motivated reasoning, authoritarianism, emotional regulation, self-efficacy (Jylhä et al.), anti-reflexivity (McCright et al.), or social denial (Norgaard). Interestingly, many authors have noted that having right-wing politics, comorbid with a belief in free-market capitalism, is a predictor for a given individual subscribing to climate change denialism (Björnberg et al.; Hansson; Jylhä et al.; McCright et al.)

One phenomenon that has not received much attention is the source attribution effect. Furthermore, relatively few psychological studies have taken the social aspect into account. With this paper, I will examine the influence of the actions of industry and powerful individuals on climate change denialism, mostly in the United States. First, I will look at how think tanks, a prominent source of denialist rhetoric, promulgate denialism. I will then look at some connections between industry and politicians, another source. This will be followed by a psychological explanation for the right-wing public’s higher support of denial that draws on Hanel et al.’s description of the phenomenon of source attribution. Climate change denial is “well-moneyed and politically well connected” (Hansson 39). Industry and wealthy individuals ostensibly have considerable monetary and political power, and so it is important to examine the ways in which they affect our environment and society.

To start, one individual who is often brought up in the discussion of climate change denial is Charles Koch. Koch is an owner of Koch Industries, a multinational conglomerate involved in, among others, the petroleum and energy industries (“Charles Koch”). Of the three conservative think tanks Björnberg et al. mention, “the Heritage Foundation, the Cato Institute, and the Heartland Institute” (236), Koch has been involved in two. In 1977, he co-founded the Cato Institute, a think tank dedicated to disseminating the ideas of small government and free market through many channels, such as through news media, reports, and even podcasts (“About”). In 2006, they released a report that cast doubt on many predictions of climate change models, e.g., predictions about ice caps, freak weather events, or extinction rates. In doing so, they cast doubt on the computer models themselves as, apparently, they did not reflect reality (Michaels). This is similar to the phenomenon that Zehr describes of managing uncertainty. Instead of outright saying that nothing is happening, they point to flawed models as the reason for why there is uncertainty (94). In recent years, the Cato Institute has laid off the more extreme forms of denialism, but the same cannot be said about its spinoff, the Heartland Institute.

Founded by a former director of the Cato Institute, the Heartland Institute describes itself as “the pipeline between the freedom movement . . . and the nation’s 8,400 national and state elected officials” (“About Us”). Even a cursory search for ‘climate change’ on their website reveals over 200 pages of articles, as well as two recurring segments called “Climate Change Roundtable” and “Climate Change Weekly” that are dedicated to promoting climate change denialism (“Browse Heartland”). One recent article entitled “[Fill in the Blank Climate Crisis] Season is Here” furthers uncertainty around climate change by expanding the problem (Burnett). That is, by bringing up new topics such as allergy season or maple syrup production, they promote the idea that scientists are not certain, and the science is not settled as it is always coming up with something new (Zehr 93). It is evident that rhetoric advanced by conservative think tanks is a key way that industry and powerful individuals can promote their interests, both to policymakers and to the public, by spreading climate change denialism.

Think tanks and policy centers are far from the only way that industry can influence legislators. Often, more direct methods are used. Although the diffusion of authority in the United States’ institutions can be an obstacle to climate change policy, it can also facilitate it. When favorable policy does manage to pass, the system can work to prevent backsliding (Harrison 77). Therefore, the gridlocked legislative system alone cannot explain why climate denialist policy is far more common than the alternative. Instead, connections between industry and policymakers must be taken into account. Although not her focus, Harrison gives examples of industries pressuring the legislature into acting a certain way. After the United States accepted its target during the negotiations for the Kyoto Protocol, a full 31% reduction in emissions, a group consisting of industry, businesses, and trade associations, led in part by the American Petroleum Institute, strongly voiced their opposition to Kyoto (68). Lamont Hempel, documentary filmmaker and chair of Redland College’s Sustainability Council (who has since passed), reported that “Congress bow[ed] to pressure from the fossil fuel lobby and energy-intensive industries” (qtd. in Harrison 78).

The lobbying efforts were not constrained to one party, however. Although the majority of funding from fossil fuel companies went to the Republican party, the Democrats were also lobbied by their local industries— “oil in Louisiana, coal in West Virginia, and automobiles in Michigan” (Harrison 79). Looking at statistical data gathered over the past 30 years, the Democratic party has received approximately 20% of all oil and gas contributions, while Republicans have received approximately the other 80% (“Oil and Gas”). It is clear, then, that the disparity between the types of bills passed is due, in part, to industry pressure. While not the attitude of climate change denialism per se, legislation that treats climate change as a non-issue still denies the reality of climate change and favors the corporations and associations that benefit from the continued use of fossil fuels.

On top of lobbying, policymakers themselves can have personal ties to industry. Harrison notes that “Bush was a former Texas oilman and his vice president was formerly the CEO of the world’s largest oil field” (76). Along with the party leadership, many other Republicans during the Bush administration also had connections to the petroleum industry: people such as White House editor Philip Cooney, former lobbyist for the American Petroleum Institute who left to go work with ExxonMobil, and James Inhofe, the man who peddled the conspiracy theory that climate change was invented by weather channels (86) and has connections to both Charles Koch and the Heritage Foundation (“James Inhofe”). When the economy of a region, or the profit of a corporation, is heavily dependent on processes that exacerbate climate change, the full acknowledgement of climate change can be a threat to profits. Hence, those corporations or individuals can use their considerable resources to implement policy that is beneficial to them. This phenomenon is by no means exclusive to the United States; Norgaard mentions how central natural gas is to the Norwegian economy (349) and how Norwegian policy has favored that industry (365).

Having discussed how wealthy individuals and industries reliant on fossil fuels spread their message through policy centers and politicians, I will now look at a way this affects the public through a psychological lens. The source attribution effect, put simply, is when one is more affected by the source of some information rather than the content. In a series of four experiments, Hanel et al. presented two groups that stereotypically have opposing worldviews with either correctly or incorrectly attributed aphorisms. That is, Christians and atheists were presented with either a Bible verse or a quote from a Greek philosopher, while Democrats and Republicans were given quotes from each party’s presidential candidates (53). What they found was that “the actual origin of the aphorisms did not matter” (56). Christians tended to agree with a statement when it was attributed as a Bible verse, while atheists were more likely to disagree, in spite of the actual source of the quote. More relevantly, this same effect was also observed in the experiment consisting of Democrats and Republicans. A given individual tended to agree with a quote attributed to a member of the party they identified with, even if the quote actually came from the other party (58). This pattern is also not exclusive to the United States. Hanel et al. replicated the experiment in the United Kingdom, with quotes from Conservative and Labour MPs, and found similar results (60).

The source of claims and attitudes about climate change denial are, therefore, crucial to explaining why a certain demographic might lean one way or the other. As discussed previously, a large part of climate denialist rhetoric stems from these conservative Anglophone think tanks and policy centers that often have considerable right-wing funding. Conservative news presenters, podcast hosts, journalists, and politicians appeal to other conservatives because of the source attribution effect. When Bush cited “the incomplete state of scientific knowledge” (Harrison 85), right-wing members of the public—largely Bush voters themselves—were more likely to agree with the claim the science is incomplete. When Republican senator James Inhofe put forward the idea that climate change was a conspiracy made up by weather channels (86), average Republicans were more likely to agree simply because the source was also a Republican.

Although many studies have focused on psychological factors, relatively few have taken the social aspect into context. The source of typically climate denialist claims and attitudes are equally as important as individual predilections. A large part of denialist rhetoric ultimately comes from industries that rely on climate change exacerbating processes, such as the American Petroleum Institute or the Norwegian natural gas industry, or wealthy individuals, like Koch, who have financially benefited from fossil fuels. This rhetoric, one that serves to keep regulation and intervention out of these ventures, is spread by well-funded think tanks and policy centers to both politicians as well as members of the public. The politicians are thus compelled to enact policy that benefits the industry. In addition, politicians that have ties to industry, especially conservative ones, also spread the same rhetoric to their party base. Those in the base, right-wing members of the public who support right-wing politicians, are in turn more likely to believe such rhetoric simply because it is coming from a source in the in-group. This article could not consider every aspect of the transmission from corporation to the public. The roles of other actors, such as activists and scientists, also need to be examined. The state of conservative think tanks in other Anglophone countries could also be explored. In addition, energy-intensive industries and wealthy individuals are just one aspect of the capitalist system. As such, studies focusing on other aspects, such as the propaganda model of media or false consciousness, and their relation to climate change denialism might also be beneficial. With climate change arguably being the most important environmental issue of today, affecting the entire planet, it is important to understand its denial from a multitude of angles. In addition to psychological or sociological effects, looking at broader systems and power dynamics is critical. As capitalism is the social, political, and economic status quo currently, it is necessary to examine all the ways in which it affects our environment and our society.

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“About Us.” The Heartland Institute, 2023, www.heartland.org/about-us. Accessed on 22 June 2023.

Björnberg, Karin Edvardsson, et al. “Climate and Environmental Science Denial: A Review of the Scientific Literature Published in 1990-2015.” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 167, 20 November 2017, pp. 229-41, doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.08.066. 

“Browse Heartland.” The Heartland Institute, 2023, www.heartland.org/?s=climate+change. Accessed on 22 June 2023.

Burnett, H. Sterling. “[Fill in the Blank Climate Crisis] Season Is Here.” The Heartland Institute, 21 March 2023, www.heartland.org/opinion/climate-change-weekly-465-fill-in-the-blank-climate-crisis-season-is-here. Accessed on 22 June 2023.

“Charles Koch.” DeSmog, 25 June 2021, www.desmog.com/charles-koch. Accessed on 22 June 2023.

Hanel, Paul H.P., et al. “The Source Attribution Effect: Demonstrating Pernicious Disagreement between Ideological Groups on Non-Divisive Aphorisms.” Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, vol. 79, November 2018, pp. 51-63, doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2018.07.002.  

Hansson, Sven Ove. “Science Denial as a Form of Pseudoscience.” Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, vol. 63, June 2017, pp. 39-47, doi.org/ 10.1016/j.shpsa.2017.05.002. 

Harrison, Kathryn. “The United States as Outlier: Economic and Institutional Challenges to US Climate Policy.” Global Commons, Domestic Decisions: The Comparative Politics of Climate Change, edited by Kathryn Harrison and Lisa McIntosh Sundstrom, The MIT Press, 2010, pp. 67-103, doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/9780262014267.003.0003.

“James Inhofe.” DeSmog, 18 April 2023, www.desmog.com/james-inhofe. Accessed on 22 June 2023.

Jylhä, Kirsti M., et al. “Science Denial: A Narrative Review and Recommendations for Future Research and Practice.” European Psychologist, 13 December 2022, doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000487. 

McCright, Aaron M., et al. “Ideology, Capitalism, and Climate: Explaining Public Views About Climate Change in the United States.” Energy Research and Social Science, vol. 21, November 2016, pp. 180-9, doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2016.08.003. 

Michaels, Patrick J. “Is the Sky Really Falling? A Review of Recent Global Warming Scare Stories.” Cato Institute, 23 August 2006, www.cato.org/policy-analysis/sky-really-falling-review-recent-global-warming-scare-stories#. Accessed on 22 June 2023.

Norgaard, Kari Marie. “‘We Don’t Really Want to Know’: Environmental Justice and Socially Organized Denial of Global Warming in Norway.” Organization and Environment, vol. 19, no. 3, September 2006, pp. 347-70, doi.org/10.1177/1086026606292571. 

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Zehr, Stephen C. “Public Representations of Scientific Uncertainty about Global Climate Change.” Public Understandings of Science, vol. 9, no. 2, 1 April 2000, pp. 85-103, doi.org/10.1088/0963-6625/9/2/301. 

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Some Pro-Tips I picked up interviewing at multiple types of jobs and from previously working HR/Management:

Read the company website. When the time for questions comes up at the end, that's when you can ask about something specific. (At my current job, I asked them to tell me more about the LGBT+ policies for our students and the steps taken to break the School-to-Prison Pipeline.) They'll remember you asked, and showed genuine interest in the company!

Always dress a step above what you think the job will require. This is the time to make the best possible impression. If a job will be a tshirt and jeans, you should still shoot for dressy slacks, and a nice polo/button-up/blouse. (Honestly I just stick with a solid navy-blue dress I scored back in the business section of Bon-Ton with either a cardigan or a blazer depending on the environment.)

Make sure whatever outfit you pick is COMFORTABLE! The last thing you want to be focusing on are how much those dress shoes pinch, or how itchy the fabric of your jacket might be. I personally suggest spending a day or two getting acclimated to wearing it (especially shoes!)

Don't be humble. You have value. You ARE valuable. Prove it, and don't sell yourself short.

On that note, try to have several different stories elaborating on that value.

Memorize the job description. Ask questions about it.

Take extra copies of your cover letter and resume and any qualifying documents (clearances, certifications, etc) with you to the interview! It shows that you're well-prepared.

Make sure your outfit is tidy. I still can't believe this, but I've actually seen one of my fellow recruiters turn someone down because their shoes had a little mud on them, on a rainy day.

If they ask a question that you feel like there are exceptions for? There are no exceptions. There is no grey area. There is only black-and-white, and you need to go with the answer that is closest to what They want.

Be courteous to everyone, not just the folks you're interviewing with. Some recruiters make sure to talk to their secretaries, and they'll pay attention to how you present yourself when not in the spotlight.

Turn your cell phone on Silent, if not all the way off. Don't check notifications on your watch either.

Go to the restroom before your interview. Give yourself that minute to just breathe.

Sorry if this sounds daunting; this all varies over the type of job you're interviewing for of course, and I promise not all interviewers are quite this intense. But it does help to be prepared.

remember that interviews are not about giving a good and honest first impression that they'll carefully consider. interviews are about saying the special words and phrases they're looking for that give you points and when they tally those up whoever earned the most job points wins

[bizpages]

How to Make Money on Guest-Posts in 2025

First of all, guest posting in 2025 is not just an SEO tactic - it is a scalable business model! I’ve seen writers who used to offer free guest posts now earning over 3,000 US dollars/month from placements and monetized content (paid guest post campaigns). According to Content Market Watch, more than 58% of niche blogs now accept paid contributions, up from 41% in 2023. (The evolution of guest posting) has created a unique earning channel for savvy creators. Can you afford to ignore this shift?

Moreover, you should understand who is fueling this monetization. On the one hand, SEO agencies are paying writers to land contextual backlinks. On the other hand, niche blog owners are accepting payments for placements to sustain their platforms (especially in competitive industries). I personally collaborated with four SaaS companies last year who each paid me 200 to 400 US dollars per approved guest post. As shown by SaaS Pipeline Blog, the average rate for SaaS-related posts rose by 23% since Q1 2024. Doesn’t that sound like a huge opportunity?

How to Find Guest-posting Websites In addition, finding paid guest posting gigs requires strategic research. I often use Google search strings like "write for us + paid" or "contribute + rates" and explore results beyond page one (targeting low-competition websites). Platforms such as WritePaid Network and niche communities like LinkerZone also list hundreds of open paid guest post spots. (The real goldmine) lies in niche Telegram groups and private Discord servers! Why not start where others are too lazy to look? See also the list of websites on Bizpages (https://bizpages.org/en/guest-posting-blogging-website-list)

Furthermore, monetizing your guest posts goes beyond placement fees. I always structure my articles to subtly promote affiliate offers, product trials, or newsletter signups (embedded monetization methods). A single link in a guest post once earned me over 1,200 US dollars in affiliate sales across three months. As reported by Growth Narrative Hub, optimized call-to-actions in guest content increase conversions by 31%. Isn’t that a passive income win?

Next, writing a persuasive pitch can double or triple your income per guest post. I usually personalize my outreach, mention past collaborations, and pitch multiple tiers: basic post, post with a link insert, or premium branded post (guest post packages). According to Pitch Writing Circle, writers who pitch 3-tier packages earn 2.6x more than those who pitch a single option. Why send a plain offer when you can upsell like a pro?

Additionally, you should avoid traps that kill earnings. One of my peers wrote 9 guest posts for free in 2024 and didn’t even get a link back (guest posting mistakes). He was lured in by fake editor emails, which is sadly common now. As shared by Backlink Alert, there was a 40% rise in guest post scams in late 2024. Protect yourself with contracts, written approval, and payment in advance. Isn’t your time worth securing?

To conclude, monetized guest posting is a powerful freelance channel in 2025 - if you build a system. I’ve turned it into a recurring source of both income and influence (guest post monetization funnel). According to Profit Content Labs, over 67% of full-time guest writers now earn at least 4 figures monthly. Why not become one of them?

→ Ready to monetize your writing? Join the Guest Income Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I charge for a guest post? – Between 100 to 500 US dollars depending on niche, site authority, and link count.

Can I include affiliate links in guest posts? – Yes, if allowed by the blog's policy. Always ask in advance.

Where do I find clients who pay for guest posts? – Try platforms like WritePaid Network, niche Telegram groups, or SEO agency outreach.

Do AI-written guest posts get rejected? – Often yes. In 2025, manual writing with personal tone performs best.

Can I resell my guest posts to other clients? – Not usually. Most blogs require original content.

What niches pay the highest? – SaaS, finance, crypto, and marketing tend to pay the most.

Do I need a portfolio to start? – Yes, even a basic 3-post portfolio helps you build trust.

Should I ask for payment upfront? – Definitely. Use contracts or payment milestones.

How long does it take to get approved? – Usually 3 to 10 days, depending on the site's editorial load.

Checklist

Create a guest post writing portfolio with 3 strong samples

Join 3+ paid guest post platforms and niche communities

Write 3 cold pitch templates with monetization tiers

Build a list of 50+ target blogs that allow paid contributions

Track affiliate offers or services you can promote in posts

Set up a contract or payment system for post approval

Use analytics to measure link clicks, affiliate sales, and signups

Avoid scams by verifying editor identities and domains

Reinvest earnings into outreach tools or writing services

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Reliance Animation Academy Andheri – Your Post-BSc Gateway to Creative Stardom with VFX & Animation Courses in Andheri

Reliance Animation Academy Andheri is the starting line for dreamers who want to transform their artistic spark into industry-grade storytelling. If you’ve completed a BSc Degree in Animation or are exploring top-rated animation courses in Andheri, this guide reveals how our VFX course can elevate your career across OTT, gaming, advertising, and immersive media.

Why Gen Z Prefers Animation Classes in Andheri

Creativity is the new currency. From Instagram reels to Netflix VFX to AR-based gaming—Gen Z is crafting careers that merge passion with profit. Animation and VFX aren’t just cool—they're essential in today’s digital-first economy.

Reliance Animation Academy Andheri: Studio-Like Training for Real Careers

We don’t believe in textbook theory alone. Our combined BSc Degree in Animation and advanced VFX Courses in Andheri prepare students to:

Use pro-level tools from day one

Work in real production workflows

Build standout portfolios

Enter the job or freelance market confidently

Career Opportunities After a BSc Degree in Animation

🎨 Animator

Create: 2D/3D animated sequences for videos, web, OTT

Tools: Maya, Blender, Adobe Animate

Salary: ₹3–8 LPA

🌟 VFX Artist

Create: Particle effects, motion scenes, environmental VFX

Tools: Houdini, Nuke, After Effects

Salary: ₹3.5–10 LPA

🎬 Motion Graphics Designer

Design: Visual intros, brand reels, content animations

Tools: Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premiere Pro

Salary: ₹3–7 LPA

🎮 3D Modeler

Design: Assets for games, architecture, AR/VR

Tools: ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya

Salary: ₹3.2–9 LPA

👓 Compositor

Blend: VFX layers into final production-ready footage

Tools: Fusion, Nuke

Salary: ₹4–12 LPA

📱 AR/VR Designer

Build: Interactive worlds for the metaverse, training tools, gaming

Tools: Unity, Unreal Engine, Spark AR

Salary: ₹4.5–15 LPA

What Makes Our Animation & Graphic Courses in Andheri Stand Out?

In-house green screen studio & render farm

Project-based learning with real deliverables

Soft skill & client-handling training

Creative competitions & networking events

What You’ll Learn in Our VFX & Graphic Courses in Andheri

Core Tools:

Blender

Maya

After Effects

Houdini

ZBrush

Nuke

Premiere Pro

Industry Skills:

Concept development

Storyboarding & editing

Visual FX pipeline mastery

Client pitching & freelance setup

Work Remotely or On-Set: You Choose

With our training, students are equipped for:

Remote freelancing on Upwork, Fiverr, Behance

Content creation via YouTube or Instagram

Selling AR filters or animation packs

Starting creative agencies or YouTube channels

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AI Labyrinth: Cloudflare Defense Against Rogue AI Crawlers

AI Labyrinth, a revolutionary mitigation method that delays, confuses, and wastes AI Crawlers and other bots that use AI-generated material despite “no crawl” directives. Cloudflare automatically deploys an AI-generated list of connected sites when it detects inappropriate bot activity when you opt in, so you don't need to create specific rules

AI Labyrinth is available to all users, including free ones.

Defending using Generative AI

The rise of AI-generated material was shown by four of last autumn's top 20 Facebook posts. Medium reports that 47% of its content is AI-generated. Like any new instrument, it has pros and cons.

New crawlers that AI companies use to capture data for model training have increased. AI crawlers send about 50 billion queries to Cloudflare daily, or only 1% of total online traffic. Cloudflare has several tools to detect and block illicit AI crawling, but it has found that banning dangerous bots might alert the attacker, causing them to shift methods and start an ongoing arms race. Therefore, it wanted to create a new way to stop unwanted bots without informing them.

Cloudflare used AI-generated content, a new offensive tool for bot creators that hasn't been used defensively, to achieve this. Instead of rejecting unauthorised crawling, it will link to a series of AI-generated sites that are realistic enough to seduce a crawler.

An further benefit of AI Labyrinth is its next-generation honeypot. A real human wouldn't navigate AI-generated nonsense. This provides us a new way to detect and fingerprint harmful bots, adding them to the list of known bad actors as any visitor who does so is likely a bot.

How the labyrinth was built

AI crawlers who follow these links waste computer resources digesting useless data instead of your website. This makes it harder for them to get data for model training.

Workers AI and an open source model were used by Cloudflare to create creative HTML pages on various topics that looked human.A pre-generation pipeline sanitises the content to eliminate XSS vulnerabilities and stores it in R2 for faster retrieval, rather than creating it on-demand, which might impair performance.

Cloudflare found that generating many topics and then creating material for each topic yielded more interesting and engaging results. It may develop real, scientifically-based material that is neither proprietary nor related to the crawling page. It avoids generating fake content that spreads misinformation online.

This pre-generated information is easily integrated as hidden links on pre-existing pages using the unique HTML transformation approach without changing the page's content or structure. Every page includes meta directives to prevent search engine crawling and maintain SEO.

It also blocked human visitors from these URLs with carefully chosen features and design. Cloudflare only showed these URLs to suspected AI scrapers, enabling confirmed crawlers and legitimate users to browse often to decrease the impact on regular visitors.

Its success comes from its role in the ever-improving bot detection system. These URLs are definitely crawler activity because humans and normal browsers would never click on them. This produces important data for machine learning models and provides a powerful identification mechanism.

By looking for crawlers using these covert routes, Cloudflare can identify new bot patterns and signatures. By using this proactive approach, it can maintain lead over AI scrapers and improve detection skills without disrupting consumers' surfing experiences.

The developer platform delivers constant quality and quick delivery of convincing decoy material without impacting your website's user experience or performance.

How AI Labyrinth prevents crawlers

One Cloudflare dashboard toggle activates AI Labyrinth. Go to your zone's bot administration to enable the AI Labyrinth:

After activation, the AI Labyrinth starts working without setup.

Honeypots made by AI

AI Labyrinth's main advantage is bot confusion and diversion. Another benefit is that it can be a future honeypot. A honeypot is an unseen link that a website user cannot see, but a bot parsing HTML may click on it and reveal itself as a bot.

Since late 1986's Cuckoo's Egg incident, honeypots have caught hackers. In 2004, before Cloudflare was launched, its founders created Project Honeypot to make it easy to put up free email honeypots and get crawler IP lists in exchange for database contributions. Since bots aggressively hunt for honeypot tactics like hidden links, this strategy is less effective.

Instead of adding hidden links, AI Labyrinth will develop complete networks of related URLs that are more realistic and harder for automated algorithms to identify. AI bots comb through websites to acquire as much information as possible, even if no one would spend much time on them. Bots visiting certain URLs are definitely not humans, and machine learning algorithms automatically record and use this information to identify bots more precisely. Scraping helps safeguard all Cloudflare users, providing a positive feedback loop.

What's next?

Our use of generative AI to stop bots is just beginning. Even if the material seems human, it won't match every website's layout. Cloudflare keeps making these connections harder to identify and blend into the website's design. Sign up now to help us.

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Lead Generation Software: Your Pipeline Powerhouse

Picture this: a steady stream of potential customers flowing into your business, their contact details neatly captured, ready for your team to turn into sales—lead generation software makes this dream a reality. These tools are the engines that fuel your sales funnel, automating the hunt for prospects, nurturing them, and handing you the keys to growth. Whether you’re a small business chasing your first big win or a seasoned pro scaling new heights, lead generation software is your shortcut to finding the right people at the right time. What makes it a game-changer, and how can it turbocharge your efforts? Let’s dive in.

What is Lead Generation Software?

Lead generation software is a set of digital tools designed to identify, attract, and capture potential customers—aka leads—for your business. It’s the tech that scours the web, social platforms, or your own site to snag contact info, then organizes it into a pipeline you can work with—think email finders, form builders, and CRM integrations in one. Beyond just gathering names, it’s about qualifying prospects and teeing them up for conversion.

Today, these platforms tap artificial intelligence (AI), real-time analytics, and vast databases to serve solo entrepreneurs, marketing teams, and B2B sales crews, making lead gen faster, smarter, and more targeted than ever.

Why Lead Generation Software Matters

Leads are the lifeblood of sales, but finding them manually is like panning for gold with a teaspoon—slow and spotty. Cold calls miss, emails bounce, and time ticks away. Lead generation software matters because it:

Speeds the Hunt: Find prospects in minutes, not months.

Boosts Quality: Target folks who actually want what you’ve got.

Saves Effort: Automate outreach or form fills—less grunt work.

Grows Revenue: Fill your funnel with leads ready to buy.

X posts often hype tools like Apollo for its lead database, proving its pull in the sales hustle.

Key Features of Lead Generation Software

Top lead generation software packs a versatile toolkit:

Lead Capture: Build forms, pop-ups, or chatbots to grab info.

Prospect Finder: Scrape emails or LinkedIn data with precision.

Scoring: Rank leads by interest or fit with AI or rules.

Automation: Schedule emails or follow-ups hands-free.

Analytics: Track what works—clicks, opens, conversions.

Integrations: Sync with CRMs, email, or social platforms.

These features turn a scattershot approach into a laser-focused strategy.

Top Benefits for Users

Lead generation software delivers standout wins:

Efficiency: Cut prospecting time by half, per user tales.

Precision: Hit your ideal customer profile dead-on.

Scale: Go from 10 leads to 1,000 without breaking a sweat.

Insight: Learn what converts and double down.

A startup using OptinMonster might snag email signups galore, while a B2B rep on Leadfeeder turns website visitors into hot leads.

Popular Lead Generation Software

The market buzzes with top picks:

HubSpot: Free CRM with lead forms and email tools.

Apollo: B2B goldmine for emails and outreach.

OptinMonster: Popup wizard for website conversions.

Leadfeeder: Tracks site visitors into actionable leads.

Pipedrive: Pipeline CRM with lead gen flair.

How to Choose the Right Lead Generation Software

Picking your tool takes a plan:

Focus: Inbound (OptinMonster) or outbound (Apollo)?

Audience: B2C (HubSpot) or B2B (Leadfeeder)?

Ease: Test it—clunky kills momentum.

Integrations: Link with your CRM or marketing stack.

Cost: Free (HubSpot) vs. paid (Apollo at $49/month)?

The Future of Lead Generation Software

The future is electric. AI will predict who’s ready to buy—think spotting intent before they click. Voice tools might capture leads via smart speakers, while blockchain could verify contact data. Real-time tracking will deepen, showing behavior as it happens, and privacy laws will push ethical sourcing. The trend is toward sharper, faster, and more compliant lead gen.

Challenges to Watch For

There are quirks. Free tiers like HubSpot’s might lack depth—upgrade for power. Learning curves—Apollo’s filters take time—can stall newbies. Costs climb; Leadfeeder’s premium hits $199/month. Bad data haunts cheap tools—vet accuracy. Over-automation can feel spammy—keep it personal. Security’s key—ensure GDPR or CCPA compliance to dodge fines.

Real-World Impact

Solos: A freelancer on Apollo books gigs with targeted outreach.

Teams: A sales squad with Pipedrive closes deals 30% faster.

Shops: An ecommerce site on OptinMonster doubles its email list.

Conclusion

Lead generation software is your fast track to a full pipeline—finding prospects, warming them up, and setting you up to win. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about connecting with the right people at the right moment. Whether you’re building a list or sealing the deal, the right tool can make it happen. Explore the options, pick your powerhouse, and start filling that funnel today.

Frequently asked questions

What is lead generation software? It’s a digital toolset to find, capture, and manage potential customers, automating the process from discovery to conversion.

Who uses lead generation software? Entrepreneurs, marketers, sales reps—anyone needing to grow a customer base, from startups to big firms.

How does it improve sales? It speeds lead discovery, targets better prospects, and tracks performance, fueling more wins.

Is it secure? Top tools encrypt data and follow privacy laws—check compliance and audits.

What’s the difference between lead generation and CRM software? Lead gen finds prospects (Apollo); CRM manages them (Salesforce)—many blend both.

How much does lead generation software cost? Ranges from free (HubSpot CRM) to $20-$200/month (OptinMonster, Leadfeeder), based on scale and features.

Can it integrate with other tools? Most sync with CRMs, email, or social—confirm what fits your stack.

How long until I see benefits? Basic leads hit fast; big gains—like sales spikes—grow with strategy and volume.

[fyntix]

Enhancing Real Estate Lead Generation with the Right Apps

Real estate isn’t just about showing beautiful homes and closing deals. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced industry where time is money and relationships are everything. That’s why tech-savvy agents are turning to mobile apps—not just to stay organized—but to supercharge lead generation.

The Digital Transformation of Real Estate

Technology has redefined how agents work. From capturing leads at open houses to creating stunning virtual tours, the right apps simplify what used to be complex and time-consuming. But not all tools are created equal.

Why Apps Matter in Lead Generation

Leads don’t wait. When a potential buyer shows interest at 10 PM, you need a way to capture that. Apps help you stay connected, automate your outreach, and keep your pipeline full—even when you're off the clock.

Mastering Open Houses with Smart Sign-In Sheets

Digital sign-in apps are replacing pen-and-paper sheets at open houses. Not only do they look more professional, but they also sync with your CRM instantly. You won’t lose another lead scribbled in bad handwriting again.

Leveraging CRM Tools on Mobile

Imagine accessing detailed notes, call logs, and follow-ups about a lead from your phone. With mobile CRM apps, your client data travels with you. Never miss a beat when juggling multiple buyers and listings.

Virtual Tours That Sell Homes Before the Visit

Today’s buyers love convenience. Offering them a seamless virtual tour experience can be the deciding factor between scheduling a showing—or ghosting your listing.

Stunning Listing Media on the Go

Apps for photo editing, video creation, and 360-degree capture make your listings stand out. A polished visual presentation builds trust and generates more qualified leads.

Personalization Through Video Messaging

People crave authenticity. Sending a quick video introduction or a personalized walkthrough using a mobile video app adds warmth and builds rapport faster than a cold email ever could.

Keeping Your Brand Fresh on Social Media

Social platforms are lead-generating goldmines. Apps that let you create, schedule, and post content across channels keep your brand active—and your leads flowing.

Automating the Busywork

Time is your most valuable resource. Apps that automate follow-ups, drip campaigns, or lead scoring let you focus on what you do best: building relationships.

Staying Safe While Meeting New Leads

Not all leads are equal. Safety apps provide instant background checks so you can feel confident before heading to a private showing or meeting someone new.

Centralizing Your Files and Documents

From contracts to disclosures, storing documents in secure cloud-based apps means you're always ready. Pull up that listing agreement during a coffee meeting? Easy.

Capturing Leads from Your Website

Your website should be more than a brochure. Integrated lead capture apps ensure visitors become contacts, not just statistics.

Chatbots That Work 24/7

While you sleep, chatbots greet your site visitors, answer questions, and gather information—all so you wake up to fresh leads in your inbox.

Nurturing Long-Term Leads

Some leads are ready now. Others need months. Apps that track behavior and send relevant updates help you stay top-of-mind until they're ready.

Smart Scheduling Without the Back-and-Forth

Booking showings or consultations is easier with scheduling apps that sync calendars, confirm appointments, and send reminders—without playing phone tag.

Predicting Buyer Behavior with AI

AI-based apps can analyze user behavior to predict who’s most likely to buy or sell. That’s insight you can use to prioritize your follow-ups like a pro.

Organizing Teams for Growth

If you're scaling, team management apps ensure everyone knows their tasks, clients are properly assigned, and no opportunity slips through the cracks.

Combining All-In-One Platforms

Some apps now bundle everything—CRM, marketing, transaction management—into a single dashboard. These can streamline your tech stack and reduce overwhelm.

How to Choose the Right Stack

Start by identifying your pain points. Do you struggle with follow-up? Content creation? Lead capture? Then, choose tools that integrate smoothly and don’t overlap.

Ready to Upgrade Your Toolkit?

If you’re serious about transforming your real estate business with apps that actually make a difference, check out this resource for curated tools: Essential Apps for Real Estate. It’s a great starting point for agents who want to boost productivity and leads.

Final Thoughts

The right apps won’t just help you do your job—they’ll help you do it better, faster, and with less stress. Lead generation is no longer about grinding harder, but about working smarter. Equip yourself with the right digital tools, and you'll never chase leads the same way again.

[kodspirit]

How to Master Python Full Stack Like a Pro?

Python Full Stack development is among the most sought-after skills in the IT sector at present. From back-end logic and databases to front-end interfaces, knowing Python Full Stack lets you design, deploy, and maintain entire web applications. To learn how to become an expert in Python Full Stack, this guide will assist you in progressing effectively.

Understand the Fundamentals of Web Development

Before diving deep into Python Full Stack, ensure you have a solid foundation in web development concepts. Learn about: ✔️ HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – The building blocks of web pages. ✔️ Responsive Design – Using frameworks like Bootstrap to make mobile-friendly designs. ✔️ Version Control – Git and GitHub to manage your code efficiently.

Master Front-End Technologies

Even as a full-stack developer, front-end knowledge is crucial. Some key areas to focus on: ✔️ JavaScript (ES6+): Learn the latest JavaScript features to enhance interactivity. ✔️ Frameworks like React.js or Vue.js: Popular choices for modern UI development. ✔️ APIs & AJAX: Fetching and handling data from back-end services.

Dive Deep into Python and Backend Development

Python is the backbone of many full-stack applications. To master it: ✔️ Core Python & OOPs: Understand Python syntax, data structures, and object-oriented programming. ✔ ️ Django or Flask: Master one of these popular Python web frameworks for backend development. ✔️ RESTful APIs: Learn how to build APIs for communication between front-end and back-end. ✔️ Authentication & Security: Implement user authentication with JWT, OAuth, or Django’s built-in authentication system.

Work with Databases Like a Pro

A full-stack developer must know how to manage data efficiently. ✔️ SQL Databases: Learn PostgreSQL or MySQL for structured data management. ✔️ NoSQL Databases: Understand MongoDB for handling unstructured data. ✔️ ORMs (Object Relational Mappers): Use Django ORM or SQLAlchemy to interact with databases easily.

Learn DevOps and Deployment

A pro full-stack developer knows how to deploy and maintain applications. ✔️ Docker & Kubernetes: Containerization for scalable applications. ✔️ Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, or Heroku for deploying web applications. ✔️ CI/CD Pipelines: Automate deployment using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Travis CI.

Work on Real-World Projects

Nothing beats hands-on experience! Build projects such as: ✔️ To-Do List App – CRUD operations using Python and a database. ✔️ E-commerce Website – Integrating payment gateways and user authentication. ✔️ Blogging Platform – User registration, content management, and commenting system.

Stay Updated and Keep Practicing

Technology evolves rapidly, so continuous learning is key! ✔️ Follow Python Full Stack blogs, YouTube channels, and communities. ✔️ Contribute to open-source projects on GitHub. ✔️ Take part in coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeWars.

Mastering Python Full Stack development takes time and dedication, but with structured learning and practical application, you can become a pro. Start with the basics, build projects, explore new tools, and stay updated with the latest trends. We provide industry-driven master’s programs designed to help you excel in high-demand fields.Your journey to Python Full Stack mastery starts today! Ready to take your Python Full Stack skills to the next level? Start coding now!

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Excavation vs. Boring: Which One Do You Need for Your Project?

When planning a construction or infrastructure project, one of the key decisions you’ll face is whether to use excavation or boring. Both methods are essential for site preparation, utility installations, and foundation work, but they serve different purposes. Understanding the differences between excavation and boring can help you choose the right technique for your specific needs.

At Dark Horse Drilling, we specialize in professional excavation, boring, and drilling services in Jonesboro, AR, ensuring your project is completed efficiently and safely. In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences between these methods, their applications, and which one is best suited for your project.

What is Excavation?

Excavation is the process of removing earth, rock, or other materials from a site to create space for construction, utilities, or land development. This method is often used for large-scale projects that require extensive ground alteration.

Common Uses of Excavation

✅ Site preparation: Clearing land and leveling surfaces for new construction.

✅ Foundation digging: Creating space for building foundations, basements, and footings.

✅ Trenching for utilities: Laying water, sewer, and gas lines.

✅ Road and driveway construction: Removing dirt and rock to create a stable base.

✅ Land grading: Adjusting elevation for proper drainage and stability.

Pros of Excavation

✔ Effective for large-scale projects that require major land modifications.

✔ Allows full access to underground utilities for repairs or new installations.

✔ Essential for deep foundations and structural support.

What is Boring?

Boring is a drilling technique used to create underground tunnels, passageways, or holes without significantly disturbing the surface. It is commonly used for laying pipelines, utility lines, and other underground structures.

Common Uses of Boring

✅ Directional drilling for utilities: Installing gas, water, and electrical lines without surface disruption.

✅ Road and railway crossings: Running utilities under roads, railways, or structures without excavation.

✅ Foundation piers and pilings: Creating deep holes for building supports.

✅ Geotechnical testing: Sampling soil and rock conditions before construction.

Pros of Boring

✔ Minimally invasive—does not disrupt surface structures like roads or landscaping.

✔ More cost-effective for utility installations since it avoids extensive digging.

✔ Ideal for urban environments where open excavation is impractical.

Excavation vs. Boring: Which One is Right for Your Project?

When to Choose Excavation

✔ You need complete access to underground utilities.

✔ Your project involves large-scale land preparation or foundation work.

✔ The site is open and spacious, allowing for heavy equipment.

✔ You require deep trenching or grading for stability.

When to Choose Boring

✔ You need to install underground utilities with minimal surface disruption.

✔ Your project is located in a high-traffic area where excavation is not practical.

✔ You want a cost-effective solution for crossing roads, railways, or structures.

✔ Your site has space limitations, and you can’t remove large amounts of earth.

Dark Horse Drilling: Your Trusted Partner for Excavation & Boring in Jonesboro, AR

At Dark Horse Drilling, we provide expert excavation, boring, and drilling services in Jonesboro, AR, and surrounding areas. Whether you need site development, underground installations, or foundation work, our experienced team has the skills and equipment to get the job done right. Visit our website today to discuss your project—let’s build something strong together!