#Tree Campus Healthcare

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15 Aspirus Health hospitals named Tree Campus Healthcare institutions

WAUSAU – The Arbor Day Foundation recently named 15 Aspirus Health hospitals as 2023 Tree Campus Healthcare institutions for their commitment to planting, nurturing and celebrating trees. Aspirus Health hospitals earning this recognition: Aspirus Divine Savior (Portage) Aspirus Eagle River Aspirus Iron River Aspirus Ironwood Aspirus Keweenaw (Laurium, Michigan) Aspirus Langlade…

[numinousmysteries]

more a headcanon that got out of a hand than a fic. tw: 2020. that whole thing. [on Ao3] @today-in-fic

For years they feared a mass contagion of extraterrestrial origin spread by swarms of bees. Instead, the virus that grounds the world to a halt is an earthbound molecule transmitted invisibly through laughter, kisses, shared spaces, and spoken word.

A pall falls over the house. Banished from campus, William half-heartedly watches lectures on Zoom. Mulder starts the tiger show but turns it off in disgust before the first episode ends. 

Scully is the only moving part, chugging along in sharp contrast to their inertia. She’s long existed in the liminal state between the sick and the well, the living and the dying, but the sheer volume of devastation brought by this virus is wearing her down. Out of desperation, the hospital administration pulls her off her normal caseload and assigns her to the overcrowded ER. 

On a purely scientific level, the work—the once in a lifetime opportunity to chart a course of treatment for a novel virus in real-time—is thrilling. There are no textbooks, decision trees, or best practices; only instinct, trial and error. But this isn't just cells in a microscope—it's a protein expanding and exploding in human bodies. Bodies with children, parents, spouses, loved ones. Bodies that can no longer fit in the hospital morgue and need to be carried out to refrigerated trucks lining the streets outside. She's never felt like more of a failure.

She doesn’t want to talk about the work. She comes home still masked and then locks herself in the guest room in an attempt to protect them from whatever she’s been exposed to during the day. 

“Hey, Will,” Mulder whispers conspiratorially one April afternoon. “Did I ever show you how to pick a lock?”

But their son has all of her practicality and simply shakes his head in resignation. They compromise with a private salute to their personal healthcare hero, clanging pairs of All-Clad pans out the kitchen window to herald her arrival home. Even through her N95, they can tell it makes her smile. 

*****

William watches lectures and does his problem sets, but his heart isn't in it. Staring at the screen all day isn't as engaging as exploring physics in-person with his professors and classmates.

Mulder's got them in the habit of running laps around the property for exercise—or, as Scully says, to prevent bed sores and blood clots in their otherwise sedentary lives—and sometimes they'll do what William calls "prison workouts", push-up, planks, and bodyweight squats until their quads ache. They'll toss a ball in the yard or play one-on-one basketball on the rusted net in the driveway. 

Mulder knows their son is miserable, marooned in this house with his parents, so he's trying his best to keep the kid entertained. Secretly, he enjoys this little stolen time with his son. The kid should be out there, learning about the world and his place in it, but this could also be their last chance to spend every day together like this, and he knows better than to take it for granted. He just wishes Scully could be with them and not on the other side of a locked door.

They FaceTime with her and can hear her in-person voice preceding its echo on the phone by a few milliseconds. Will calls it mom from the future and mom from the past. They both wish she could be here in their present.

"Can we please come in?" Mulder begs quietly to the closed door one night, tracing the grooves of the wood with his fingertips. "We can all wear masks. I just need to see you." His voice cracks with need and desperation.

"I don't know," she says. "I'd never forgive myself if I got either of you sick."

"But you feel fine, right?"

"For now, sure," she concedes. "But I could be incubating the virus. Asymptomatic transmission is real and happening all over the world."

"What if we're outside, appropriately distanced, and wearing masks?"

He can hear her thinking, then sighing, from the other side of the door. "Fine. You two go outside first and sit on one end of the lawn. Then I'll come out in a few minutes and sit several feet away."

"Great!" He leaps to his feet to gather three lawn chairs and tell William the plan.

Muller and William set hers up closer to the house then measure out about six feet further out in the yard before placing two chairs for themselves.

They take their seats, put on their masks, and wait for her to emerge.

His heart breaks a little when he sees her. He watches her go to work and come home every day through the window but he hasn't noticed how thin she looks or gotten close enough to see the dark hollows under her eyes. He knows it's been rough for her. She’s tougher than most but this situation is unbearable. He's tempted to close those six feet between them and take her into his arms, coronavirus be damned.

"Move further back," she says, waving her hand off in the distance when she sees them.

He notices William is about to protest but he brings his hand to the kid's forearm and shakes his head. She's the boss in this situation. They're lucky enough to get to see her, what's a few more feet?

*****

The days drag on. Experts talk about flattening the curve. The curve does not flatten. Experts advise not buying masks, to save them for the healthcare workers who need them most. Experts say to wear cloth masks. Experts say cloth masks are not effective. The president advises drinking bleach. Bodies keep piling up. Scully keeps showing up for work and secluding herself at home. 

"Listen, why don't you quit or take some time off?" he asks her through the door. “We can afford it.” 

"I took an oath," she says solemnly and the conversation ends. He knows better than to fight against her sense of duty. He knows better than to argue she should put her own health first. The only cards he has to play would be himself or William, but she keeps isolating herself to keep them safe.

William itches to go beyond the property on his runs. The dirt road that leads away from the house is typically empty so Mulder doesn't mind if he does a few miles out and back.

"I’ll cross the street if someone is on the same side as me," William says. That's enough for Mulder.

"Should we make sourdough?" William asks one afternoon, briefly looking up from his phone.

Mulder doesn't know where this sudden culinary interest comes from but he's excited to do anything that gets William away from his screens. Especially something they can do together.

They consult with Scully who, of course, knows about starters and mothers, live cultures and pre-fermentation. From the other side of the door, they take notes.

"We'll cut your slices real thin and slide under the door," Mulder says.

The grocery store in town is doing curbside pick up so they order their ingredients online and then drive up to receive their bounty.

They mix the starter together first, watching as the liquid thickens and bubbles in a mason jar. It reminds Mulder of their old kitchen science experiments from William's childhood. Baking soda and vinegar volcanoes. Mentos in soda, although Scully didn't like the cleanup after that one. Just like he was as a kid, William is methodical and delighted by chemical reactions. 

The starter has to rest in the fridge for several hours so they take a break to research recipes. No one has ever made bread in this house, he thinks. Scully's a good cook, but she prioritizes nutrition and efficiency. She's not about to spend hours in the kitchen plodding through the steps of an elaborate recipe. Mulder is even less so. His culinary prowess has expanded from his bachelor days, when boiling water was an occasion, but he still sticks to the basics, evolving as William's tastes grew and matured.

Why had they never done this before?

"It smells good!" Scully shouts from her quarantine.

"At least we all still have our sense of smell," William jokes.

At night, Mulder and Scully sit with their backs to the door and try to inhale the familiar scent of each other. He hasn't touched or held her in weeks. It's the longest they've gone without physical contact since he was dead and buried. And the longest they've gone without sex since the first couple of months after the trauma of William's birth. He'd do anything just to hold her hand, rest his palm on the small of her back, bury his head in her hair. He knows this is harder for her, but it isn't easy for him either.

After William retreats to his room for the night, he knocks softly on her door. "Are you up?" he asks.

He hears her get out of bed and step over to the door.

"I'm up," she says, softly.

"What are you wearing?"

She gives him a hollow pity laugh. "I miss you."

"I'm right here.

"You know what I mean."

"Oh, I know," he says. He knows in the deepest reaches of his being. "I miss you so much."

"Let's go somewhere when this is all over."

"Mmhmm," he agrees. "You and me on a beach. I'd say Will, too, but I'm pretty sure he's sick of us—or at least me."

"How's he doing?"

"He's holding up alright," Mulder says. "It's tough for him but I think he's putting on a brave face for my sake."

"He's a good kid."

"The best."

They're quiet for a minute. He strains to hear her breathing on the other side of the door and imagines her sitting there.

"Are you sure I can't come in?" he asks. "We can wear masks. Sit on opposite sides of the room."

"Mulder, no."

"I really want to see you."

*****

By May, it's warm enough for them to spend most of the evening outside, sitting or walking (at a safe distance) together for hours. Will retreats to his room to do homework or, they suspect, chat online with his friends, but Mulder and Scully like to stay out until after the sun sets, talking or just enjoying each other's company in the silence.

"You haven't gotten sick yet," he says, one night, initiating his latest plea to get her to open the door between them. "And I read case numbers are going down. Don't you think we can relax a little?"

"Trust me, I want to," she says with a sigh. "I miss both of you."

"You have no idea how much I miss you," he says, seriously.

"I think I have some idea," she says, the corner of her lips arching into a smile. 

"Do they know if this thing is sexually transmitted?" he asks. "We can wear masks. That could be kind of hot."

"If we're close enough to do that, I think we're close enough to infect each other," she responds quickly, making him realize she's also thought about it and that makes him smile in turn. 

They're quiet for a while, walking and feeling the air cool down as night settles over them. These chaste days feel like the early years of their partnership. He isn't sure what's worse—never having touched her or not being able to know once he knows how sweet it can be to be. Actually, he's sure the latter is worse. Now he knows what she feels like underneath him, what her skin tastes like, the sound of her little moans. They've had phone sex, quietly, from different ends of the house, after she let him leave her little pink silicone vibrator outside the door one night.

"I wish it were you," she sighed over the phone the first night.

"It can be," he said. "Just let me in."

"You know I can't."

Back on their walk, his dick pulses just thinking about the way she sounded on the phone that night. Husky, breathy, like a storm building and breaking overhead. The first time they were together, the force of her orgasm blew him away. He knew she wasn't putting on a show for him by how embarrassed she seemed afterward. He kissed her gently on her neck, her breasts, her collarbone as she came down, her breathing slowed, and let her know he'd never seen anything sexier in his entire life. Scully screamed when she came. She twisted her tiny features up in a gasp that seemed to straddle the line of pain and pleasure. Her whole body came along for the ride, spasming and pulsing, and he knew he'd spend the rest of his life trying to see that again and again. Fortunately, there were lots more times after that. As William got older, they'd learned to be quieter, which only made it more thrilling when he left for college and she realized she could come with abandon again. Of course, COVID brought him back, and sent her into the guest room, so they hadn't had a chance to be loud in months.

"Call me later," she says. It's a demand, not a request.

"You know I will," he replies. "I'm torn. I want to stay out here and be with you, but I also can't wait to go to bed and talk to you."

"Well, I was hoping we'd do more than talk."

"You know what I mean."

"Oh, I know," she says. "I'm also looking forward to that."

Crickets fill the silence of the balmy spring evening. It's nice, just being with her like this. At this point, he'll take whatever he can get.

"I spoke to Frohike today," he tells her.

"Please don't tell me he's bought into these ridiculous conspiracies about the virus," she rolls her eyes over her mask.

"He has some interesting ideas," Mulder smiles. "But you know he's mostly harmless."

*****

She's among the first at the hospital to get her first vaccine dose that winter. William and Mulder celebrate from their side of the door with whiskey shots of their own.

"I still need the second dose in a couple of weeks, and then it takes two weeks after that to be effective," she says.

"But we're on the right track," Mulder calls out.

"The end is in sight!" William shouts.

“To our hero,” Mulder toasts, clinking his shot glass against the door. He never thought he’d be so intimately familiar with the texture of their guest room door. 

"Where should we go on our vacation?" Mulder asks. “You know, when this is all really over.” 

"I'm going back to school," William says.

"Good!" Scully calls from her side of the door. They both know how much he's missed his friends and his classes. In a few weeks they’ll pack him up with masks and home tests and warnings to avoid superspreader events. It’ll be a mostly virtual semester, but still good for him to get out of the house.

"I guess that leaves me and you, woman," Mulder says to the door. "Where am I whisking you away to?"

"Somewhere warm," she says longingly. "On the ocean."

"That can be arranged," he says. He's dreaming of long afternoons in the sun—well, as much actual sun as Scully will allow—holding on to her as they wade out into the ocean. Full days where they don't leave their hotel room bed. They've earned it. She certainly has.

[grim-echoes]

Any thoughts on what's up with the Accelerated Dynamics nightmare dungeon? The obvious surface is about corporate greed, but how does that relate directly to Jimmy's life like the other nightmare dungeons do?

i've been slacking on the analysis posts a hell of a lot but this is one of the dungeons i've been looking for an opportunity to talk about because it's another one of those inclusions in jatpm that i think gets overlooked because it doesn't have an immediately obvious interpretation like some others do (or, as obvious as is possible for your average jimmy fan). i've done a lot of thinking about it, and a while back had this realization (slight tw for very very brief suicide mention, also obvious spoilers ahead):

kasey definitely put a lot of his own personal grievances with capitalism into accelerated dynamics, but in my opinion it's an incomplete picture without taking megatropolis as a whole into consideration. terminal illness is extremely costly to treat and particularly in the US, it's (in my experience) much more terrifying to imagine being unable to afford the cost of healthcare than it is to actually fall ill and require treatment. even with insurance covering the cost of medical supplies and bills most people continue to struggle to feed, clothe, and house themselves, and that's assuming they do have health insurance that covers the right necessities to begin with.

i say this because i doubt jimmy's cancer treatment was at all affordable given that he's already been through chemotherapy once before, and has spent the entirety of his second battle comatose while his family continues to work not just to support themselves, but to try and save his life. this isn't to argue that money troubles were absolutely a factor in his family's life because of his illness because we don't know much at all about their financial situation--more that this is a terrifying reality for many, many families fighting illnesses, and megatropolis is representative of something that jimmy and his family don't have the luxury of anymore: leisure.

accelerated dynamics is set in a sprawling city landmarked by arcades, shopping malls, theaters, toy company headquarters, and a massive school campus, all adjacent to a high-class beach resort. it's a stark contrast in atmosphere that was likely very intentional--accelerated dynamics is devoid of personality and wonder in comparison to bonita vista or even shinryu and features workplace ambience as its area theme and visuals of skeletal employees hanged outside the office windows. i think a lot of people were incredibly disappointed in mr grouse as a character to see that his humble beginnings had led him to this point, but i think the commentary runs a lot deeper and touches on this incredibly grave aspect of illness and thus jimmy's personal life that can be easy to miss for the trees; mr grouse tells jimmy before the fight that he used to dream of his banking business growing bigger and bigger and that now, with the advent of it having grown so big that it's now expanded into an entire enterprise, he understands the power and influence that money can buy him, but more than anything he now conceptualizes how terrifying it is to lose that wealth.

his dialogue after the fight is an admission that wealth completely and utterly eroded his morals and that jimmy should enjoy his innocence while he can--this is the incomprehensible, horrifying world of adulthood that he couldn't possibly understand at this age--and it's very clear that this is (one of) the intended angle(s) of this dungeon's theme where jimmy will never live long enough to understand the complications of growing older and losing his innocence to concepts like late stage capitalism, but mr grouse phrases his dialogue like an earnest request for reflection, something for jimmy to consider in a way that his brain can more easily deconstruct--think of all the things you could do if you had practically infinite wealth, and the only thing you had to worry about was not having money.

if jimmy and his family had infinite wealth, then maybe they'd be able to afford luxury resorts and theme parks and theaters and shopping trips again. if jimmy and his family had infinite wealth, maybe they wouldn't need to work themselves into an early grave over their child's deathbed.

[gradling]

2024 Resolutions/Goals

Resolution:

Identify every tree between my apartment and my building on campus

Goals:

Start riding my bike to the farmer's market

Sort out healthcare stuff

10 books for 2024

Learn guitar!!

[redpoint-gainesville]

Gainesville Student Apartments

Redpoint Gainesville is an excellent Gainesville student apartment just minutes from Santa Fe College and the UF Campus. It's an apartment that's close to perfect. This is a premier destination for off-campus student housing in Gainesville, which is looking for a community that offers a diverse selection of apartments to meet the unique needs of University of Florida (UF) students. With a prime location, Redpoint Gainesville provides convenient access to academic resources and student activities. Students living here experience the ultimate convenience, comfort, and community that come together to create the ideal housing for students near the University of Florida. To know more, call the Redpoint Gainesville at (352) 707-8068.

Gainesville, FL - Healthcare

Gainesville is a top-rated city because it boasts a lot of advantages. Among these is the top-notch healthcare system. Gainesville has a variety of healthcare facilities, including the UF Health Shands Hospital, the North Florida Regional Medical Center, and the Kanapaha Botanical Garden. This hospital is renowned for its expertise when it comes to colon cancer surgery, hip replacement, heart failure, and lung cancer surgery. The city also boasts the largest live oak tree in Florida, which makes it an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Also, the city's real estate offers plenty of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy.

University of Florida

The leading public university in the USA is what the University of Florida is known for. In fact, it ranked fourth in Forbes' listings. The university features a high faculty-to-student ratio of 97.3% and a strong retention rate. I like the features of this university, as it is recognized for its commitment to innovation and diversity, and it actively engages in community development, space exploration, disease treatment, urban growth, and industrial advancement. Florida is an economic and ecological crossroads that addresses the unique needs of the states while responding to global challenges with optimism.

Gainesville Country Club Auction

The Gainesville Country Club auction winners plan to revive the clubhouse and course to "some semblance of past glory." The club sold at auction for just over $2 million, less than two months after an Alachua County judge granted a final judgment of foreclosure against the owner. The winning bid was placed by SILS Holdings Inc., whose managers include successful auto dealers Irving J. Matthews and Sanford L. Woods Sr., as well as entrepreneur Stanley Campbell. Linnes Finney Jr., the LLC's listed president and partner with Port St. Lucie-based law firm Simmons, Finney & Winfield LLC, said his clients want to see the course reopened. The 294-acre Gainesville Country Club was sold at the auction for just over $2 million.

Link to map

University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611, United States Head north on FL-121 N/SW 34th St 0.2 mi Turn left onto SW 20th Ave 1.7 mi Turn right onto SW 62nd Blvd 0.1 mi Turn right onto SW 13th Pl Restricted usage road Destination will be on the left 0.2 mi Redpoint Gainesville 5120 SW 13th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32607, United States

[wwewewwsd]

Adesh University, an academic excellence is excited to present institution’s

commitment to developing a research and innovation culture. Our Institute of Advanced Studies also gives both students and faculty the opportunity to carry out the most prominent investigations within different scientific fields, thus helps in the progress of society. New technologies have been put in place in our research centers, and the laboratories have been equipped with the futuristic equipment for the conducting of science studies which concern healthcare, biotechnology, engineering, and pharmaceuticals.

Adesh Hospital: A Center for Healthcare Excellence

Aside from our educational programs, we have 750-bed super specialty Adesh Hospital, which provides the best healthcare therapy service to the whole of the region. Adesh Hospital is not only an academic facility but a place where the future doctors, nurses, and other health professionals learn by doing, under the guidance of experienced medical professionals.

Adesh University have not only come to the point of having included modern technologies of diagnosis and treatment in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, among others in the hospital. Nevertheless, we still provide immediate care, critical care for patients who are unwell, and also outpatient services, thus, making it a fully functional health institution according to region demands.

Community Outreach and Social Responsibility

Adesh University is committed to being a green university, where serious consideration is given to environmental sustainability and community service projects. We are very much hands-on in regard to this matter and this is evident in the fact that we now sponsor various outreach programs in the interest of improving healthcare as well as education in the neglected rural areas.

Moreover, we acknowledge the fact that environmental sustainability is one of the issues that need immediate attention. The University has subsequently embarked on planting numerous trees within the campus, implementing rainwater conserving techniques, and the adopting of waste management programs, in addition to the utilization of renewable energy sources.

Future Prospects and Vision

As the university keeps rising, we continue to follow our vision that sees us on top of the higher education and healthcare institutions. We strive to add more relevant programs, in terms of education, research, and health care, and, yet ensure that quality and innovation are at the core.

Conclusion

Adesh University, which already has known itself to be a standout in the Indian education arena, is providing students with multiple academic engagements, leading-edge research opportunities as well as healthcare services. Thus, by giving significance to academic development, social responsibility and other holistic attributes in students Adesh University is making itself a highly regarded education center totally.

The university, with its heavy emphasis on the tenets of innovation, research, and community service, is in a strong position to take a considerable role in the development of better higher education in India. Our students have the chance of making a difference in the world, whether they are medical students, researchers or even you as a student, we welcome you and give you the opportunity to change the world positively.

[padhaicrew]

Community Service and Social Responsibility: A Pillar of Our Values

In the heart of educational excellence, our institution, recognized as the best girls' university in India, stands tall not only for its academic achievements but also for its unwavering commitment to community service and social responsibility. As a pillar of our values, community engagement is not a mere initiative but a way of life ingrained in the ethos of the university. From the bustling cityscape of Jaipur to the tranquil landscapes of Udaipur, the impact of our community service endeavors resonates far beyond the campus boundaries. In this blog, we delve into the essence of our community service initiatives, exploring how the best girls' university in India is making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

Understanding the Local Needs: Tailoring Initiatives for Impact

Our community service journey begins with a profound understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by the communities surrounding our campuses. Through extensive outreach programs and dialogues with local leaders, we identify areas where our efforts can make a meaningful impact. Whether it's promoting education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, or socio-economic development, our initiatives are tailored to address the specific needs of the communities we serve.

Educational Outreach: Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures

Education is a powerful catalyst for change, and our commitment to educational outreach is at the forefront of our community service initiatives. From running literacy programs and after-school tutoring to providing scholarships and mentorship, we strive to empower young minds with the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future. Our belief is that education is not only a gateway to personal success but a cornerstone for community development.

Healthcare Initiatives: Nurturing Well-being Beyond Campus Walls

Recognizing the importance of health as a fundamental right, our community service initiatives extend to healthcare. Medical camps, awareness programs, and collaborations with healthcare professionals ensure that communities have access to essential healthcare services. By fostering a culture of well-being, we aim to contribute to the overall health and resilience of the communities we serve.

Environmental Sustainability: Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow

As stewards of the environment, our commitment to sustainability reflects in community service projects that focus on environmental conservation and awareness. Tree plantation drives, waste management programs, and eco-friendly initiatives contribute to cultivating a greener tomorrow. By instilling a sense of environmental responsibility, we aim to create communities that are not only thriving but also sustainable for generations to come.

Skill Development and Livelihood Programs: Empowering Through Employment

Beyond immediate needs, our community service initiatives address long-term empowerment through skill development and livelihood programs. Vocational training, entrepreneurship workshops, and collaborations with industry partners create avenues for individuals to acquire skills that lead to sustainable employment. Our goal is not just to provide immediate relief but to empower individuals with the means to shape their destinies.

Women Empowerment: Fostering Equality and Independence

Empowering women is a cornerstone of our community service and social responsibility endeavors. Through initiatives that promote gender equality, provide access to education, and create opportunities for economic independence, we aim to break down barriers and foster a more inclusive society. Our commitment to women's empowerment extends to creating a safe and supportive environment where every woman can thrive.

Disaster Relief and Community Resilience: A Beacon in Times of Crisis

In times of adversity, our community service extends to disaster relief and resilience-building initiatives. Whether it's providing immediate relief during natural disasters or implementing programs that enhance community resilience, our goal is to be a beacon of support in times of crisis. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to rebuild communities and empower individuals to withstand and recover from unforeseen challenges.

Student Volunteering: Nurturing Compassionate Leaders

Our commitment to community service is not only reflected in institutional initiatives but also ingrained in the student experience. Volunteering opportunities, service-learning programs, and community engagement projects are integral parts of our academic curriculum. By nurturing a spirit of compassion and social responsibility, we aim to graduate students who are not only academically accomplished but also committed to making a positive impact in the wider world.

Measuring Impact: Transparent Accountability for Lasting Change

At the best girls' university in India, we understand the importance of accountability in community service. Transparent reporting, impact assessments, and regular evaluations ensure that our initiatives are making a lasting difference. By measuring our impact, we continually refine and expand our efforts, guided by the principle that sustainable change requires both dedication and adaptability.

A Beacon of Empathy and Transformation

In conclusion, our commitment to community service and social responsibility is not just a reflection of our institutional values; it is a testament to our belief in the transformative power of education. As the best girls' university in India, we see ourselves not only as educators but as catalysts for positive change. Through our community service initiatives, we strive to be a beacon of empathy, compassion, and transformation, leaving an indelible mark on the communities we serve. In doing so, we fulfill our mission to not only educate minds but also nurture hearts that beat for the well-being of all.

[vekoocare]

The Role of Animal Health Care Companies in Ensuring Pet Well-being: A Veko Perspective

It is important for animal carers to have access to reasonably priced high quality healthcare products for their furry companions. This is where Veko Care stands tall. With a wide range of animal care solutions for poultry, equine, aquaculture and companion pets, Veko is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art products that contribute to the betterment of our animal friends. 

But as an animal health care company, Veko goes beyond product manufacture and provides a holistic approach to animal welfare combining science, research, empathy and education. Let’s find out how Veko contributes to an animal positive world.

Quality Quality Quality

We at Veko Care take our role as an Animal Healthcare Company very seriously. At our very core lies stringent safety and quality measures. We started our commercial production in July 2018. Our factory is run by a team of highly qualified scientists and experts who look after the formulations and the development of the products. With a highly qualified research team in the factory, we are always innovating to make our products more effective. 

Accessibility

Apart from maintaining the utmost safety, we also uphold a steadfast commitment to honesty. We know that animal products need to be accessible widely and come in reasonably priced packages so that people can easily avail them. We ensure transparency and trustworthy practices in all aspects of our work and offer high quality products in an affordable price range. 

Not only that, we are also conscious that medicine application is difficult when it comes to animals. That’s why we offer eight different forms of products from pills, external applicatory products, drops and flavoured chewables.

Education and Social Presence

We are faithful to our values of making a positive impact on animal health. That’s why we organize health drives, donate to NGOs, run awareness campaigns and veterinary events to educate the masses about animal care.

Veko Spot-On Drive

Veko prepared furry buddies for the monsoon by running the Veko Spot-On Drive. Veko’s team of expert veterinarians and experienced animal handlers helped pet parents get their cats and dogs dewormed. We also educated animal carers about timely and regular flea treatment and the need for periodic check-ups.

VETopia 2023

Veko participated in an international conference, VETopia 2023, organized by the Pet Practitioners Association of Karnataka (PPAK) in collaboration with the National Veterinary Foundation (NVF). Veko connected and collaborated with the guests at the event which consisted of over 600 doctors and 70 health tech companies across India. 

Philanthropy

Supporting our core belief, we dedicate time, effort and resources to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions for the well-being of all animals. We contribute to animal welfare Non-Governmental Organizations by donating medicines and volunteering for various drives.

Green action

Veko's minimal discharge facility operates within safety, health and environmental initiatives. A unique highlight of the facility that is much appreciated by customers and vendors is the special line of fruit trees planted on the campus. Partners visiting the facility are invited to plant trees within the Factory premises. Through this gesture, Veko not only contributes to a greener environment but also sows the seeds for long-term and fruitful relationships. 

The Future Begins Today

Whether at our manufacturing unit or at our corporate office, the entire Veko team is on a journey to safeguard the health and future of the animals in our lives. Veko care has a very global ambition. By the end of 2024, Veko plans to expand our business to 100 countries. To accomplish this, our excellent team is on their toes 24x7 to ensure perfect quality, maintenance and improvement. That is how we have set off the wheels to achieving our goals.

Let's join hands to create a healthier and safer world thereby creating a better world for all of us. 

[yuhkatherine-internetfamous]

Week 13: The Fan Fic Imagine Assignment

The NYU campus was buzzing like a beehive, with a special vibe in the air. Fall had painted the trees in all sorts of crazy colors, and it felt like the whole place was ready for something big. Campaign banners were hanging around like they were getting in on the action, teasing the upcoming showdown. The sun was doing its last hurrah, making the campus buildings look all fancy with their ivy climbing up the walls.

People were strolling into Kimmel and cracking jokes, and soaking in the excitement. The word was out – Trump and Bernie were gonna throw down on the debate stage. It was like the quad turned into a stage for a wild political party, but little did the crowd know, things were about to get even crazier. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders were about to turn this chill campus evening into a political carnival with a hint of unexpected romance.

The autumn night cast a magical glow over the college campus as the debate unfolded. The stage, adorned with soft lights and a subtle hint of romance, set the scene for an interaction between Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders that no one saw coming.

As the moderator posed questions ranging from healthcare to economic policies, the banter between Trump and Sanders took an unexpectedly flirtatious turn. Trump, with a twinkle in his eye, turned to Sanders and said, "Bernie, they say opposites attract. How about we prove them right and join forces?"

The crowd gasped, thinking it was another one of Trump's signature theatrics, but Sanders surprised everyone by responding with a charming smile, "Well, Donald, if it's for the greater good, maybe we can find common ground."

As the night progressed, the chemistry between the unlikely pair became undeniable. During a discussion on climate change, Trump leaned in and whispered, "Bernie, if our love were a renewable resource, we'd solve global warming overnight."

The audience erupted in laughter, but what happened next left everyone in shock. In a moment of unscripted spontaneity, Trump and Sanders locked eyes, and to the surprise of the audience, they shared a brief, but surprisingly tender, kiss.

[suntelecomcn]

FTTO Network: Cost-effective Cabling Infrastructure Solution for Modern Office

FTTO (Fiber-to-the-Office) is a cost-effective cabling and future-proof networking infrastructure solution for modern office environments. It combines the advantages of highly efficient fiber optic cable with the flexibility of twisted pair cable. This article provides some knowledge about FTTO.

What is FTTO? 

FTTO is a standard-compliant and decentralized cabling concept for modern office environments. It combines fiber optic cable with a copper cable to provide a Gigabit Ethernet connection. FTTO uses future-proof fiber optic cables for riser cabling and horizontal wiring. Copper cable only comes to play to connect terminal equipment like workstations, VoIP-Phones and IP cameras. As a result, the FTTO switches offer rich power management functions like Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and energy-efficient Ethernet.

The vision of FTTO Network

The vision of the FTTO network is to implement fiber optic cables for the horizontal floor cabling, allowing the end users to connect their equipment directly up to copper Ethernet ports via 4-port fiber micro switches/installation switches (Fast Ethernet or 1 Gb) located in the work areas.

FTTO  Network Solution

 OLT, switches, CATV transmitters, fiber amplifiers, ODF racks, splitting boxes, and other equipment in the central computer room. The tree-like backbone optical cable network provides resource capacity for FTTO's massive transformation.

The split distribution box is placed in the weak current shaft of the corridor, and the optical fiber is connected to the ONU placed in the computer room of each company/office.

ONU provides WiFi, data, voice, and video services. The ONU data port is usually connected to the core switch and then connected to the camera and terminal computer through the switch.

Enterprises with higher requirements for information security can also enter the router. Routers can implement network management functions, control access networks, manage access rights and protect network security.

Benefits of FTTO Network

Savings: The FTTO leads to savings in multiple ways: power consumption, cabling, and space.

Environment: The FTTO is greener and sustainable, requires less power for cooling, and less copper.

Future-Proof: FTTO offers future-proof fiber optic cables for horizontal and vertical cabling. It is a cost-effective and flexible network infrastructure.

 Bandwidth: FTTO provides high bandwidth and security and easy deployment.

Applications

FTTO network is used in the office, VoIP phones, IP cameras, ultra-HD video, CATV, LAN/WLAN, smart campus networks, IoT, education, healthcare, hotel, airport, data centers, etc.

Conclusion

With the FTTO network, enterprises benefit from a highly cost-effective networking infrastructure that offers high bandwidth and flexibility and reduces life cycle costs.

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[shrivenkateshwarauniversity]

The Venkateshwara Group celebrated its 24th foundation day with full fanfare & fervor.

On July 27th Shri Venkateshwara University celebrated its 24th foundation day with full fanfare & fervour which coincides with the birthday of our Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri.

The Group Chairman, Dr Sudhir Giri, announced over a dozen welfare schemes for the people of Meerut, Amroha & other districts of UP west.

These are educational & healthcare schemes for the underprivileged sections of the society.

On this occasion, we held a blood donation camp, rudrabhishek, cultural shows, a tree planting drive, and over a dozen other programs.

The students & staff donated blood & collected 156 units of blood to save the life of the needy.

The Venkateshwara Family celebrated the 52nd birth anniversary of our Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri by cutting a 52 kg cake. We promoted environment protection by planting 2500 shady & medicinal plants in & around the campus.

The Group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajiv Tyagi, Chief Advisor Dr VPS Arora, CEO Mr. Ajay Shrivastava, & the VC Dr Rakesh Yadav inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.

The Group Chairman, Dr Sudhir Giri, announced that the Venkateshwara Group has been proactively providing quality education & healthcare services for the past 2 decades.

200 pregnant women from the BPL category will receive free delivery facilities at VIMS under the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao movement of PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi.

Apart from this, we will perform free eye operation on poor senior citizens above the age of 60 years and also gift them specs. Every year, the Venkateshwara Group will educate a dozen girls free of the cost of BBA, BCA, & Bcom courses.

He encouraged people to celebrate birthdays and other functions by planting trees and donating blood instead of organizing parties and mega events.

In attendance were the Registrar Dr. Piyush Pandey, Dr. Rajesh Singh, Dean Medical Dr. Sanjiv Bhatt, Chief Administrator VIMS MA Chaudhary, CMS Dr. I B Raju, and the Additional Legal Director Dev Pratap Singh.

Also present were Dr Ikram Elahi, Dr Sanjay Tiwari, Dr Mohit Sharma, Dr Vivek Sachan, DR Yogeshwar Sharma, Dr SN Sahu, Anand Nagar, DR Rajvardhan, & Dr Ana Brown.

Present at the event were Neetushree Pal, CFO Vikas Bhatia, CA Dashmeet Bagga, Gurdayal Singh Katiyar, Maroof Chaudhary, Vishal Sharma, Rajeev Singh, Arun Goswami and SS Baghel.

Noticeable with his presence was the Meerut Campus Director Dr Pratap Singh, Deepak Kumar, Braj pal Singh, Dr Sanjay Tiwari, Alka Singh, Farheen Jahan Sanjeev Rajput, Neeraj Giri, Pritpal & the Media In charge Mr. Vishwas Rana among others.  

[mechanoelle]

Here we go again; and this week we have Dina, Soul Steeper, on the road to become the very best, like... Well a lot of people at this point. Let's talk about where she comes from.

Dina is a character from Magic the Gathering, specifically she's a student of Witherbloom College in the school of Strixhaven on the plane of Arcavios. Strixhaven has 5 colleges focused on different schools of magic, and Witherbloom has always been the most interesting to me (despite being an art kid that would definitely be in Prismari) because it's all about the dichotomy of life and death, with techniques focused on harnessing the essence within living things to fuel them. Necromancy and healing arts go hand in hand here, alongside ecological studies and lessons on agriculture. Student populations, beside regular humans and the occasional elf, regularly include vampires, trolls, treefolk, and our wonderful Dina here who is a Dryad. If I remember correctly they also have an unnamed bear on staff as a professor.

That's a whole lot of words that tell us not a lot about the character, lemme try again;

Dina is a Tree Lady that went to a school full of hot topic goths trying to learn how to garden.

A quick little study to start us off; after refreshing myself on all her writing and artwork, her character is closed off, slow to trust, hiding herself behind dark humour; she's good at her studies, good enough to have been asked to tutor other students by the faculty; she's a gifted student; she's got some trauma to unpack, and she does NOT want to. I love her. She should talk to the free healthcare providers on campus about therapy later.

The simplified version this time around I wanted to focus on my end goals with the project. I tried a bunch of poses but this one was the cutest and the one I didn't hate making the most.

Comes with a bonus baby!

And I was really happy with the ideas in this sketch, I kinda kept at it. That said, the pose had to go. The next one might be recognizable to pokemon fans if I did it right

I decided to go human in these two iterations, but it felt wrong drawing Dina without cheek scars. That said, she couldn't NOT be a grass type trainer, and Phantump feels like it embodies Witherbloom College pretty dang well. I also loved the Bulbasaur I drew for the simple doodle so much I also gave it a more detailed sketch.

Included above: baby.

I'm really happy with what came out in the end for Dina, but I remade it like 4 times; I might give myself more time to make the next one.

Speaking of, next week look forward to meeting Trill, and learning what the heck a Ship's Bright Mage is!

Aight, I want to actually post things here and I've been graciously gifted an excuse; it's time for an

aesthetic exchange

So like, the gist is to take a bunch of characters you like; they can be your OC or someone else's, characters you've played in TTRPGs, someone from media you enjoy, whatever, as long as you're willing to mess with them a bit; you're gonna put all of em onto a list, and then make a second corresponding list with a brief description of the connected character.

I've made a pair of lists using mostly Player Characters of Games Long Past, 8 options long. Then it gets messy; we're going to randomly select a name and a description, separate from each other (reroll doubles), and put them together into something new. I'll be doing pencil sketches, because I want to draw more.

Now I don't expect everyone seeing these posts to know... Well any of these characters. As I make these, I'll be posting my drawings along with some things explaining who the Named Character is and my history with them; I won't be doing that with the character I'm stealing the description of (unless I need to explain the description) cus if I keep this up I'll have gone through all 8 and if you wanna know what an Agric. Magic T.A. is well you can wait just a gosh darn second. Or a week or two. I wanna try and post these once a week until I get bored.

My first one is gonna be *rolls 2d8* Hilda, Knight Errant! See ya soon!

[daydreaming-away-reality]

Catching Stardust

Tadashi Hamada x Reader | ☁️ + ✨ | 3.9k

Most days, like any other university student, you would wake up tired. Unfortunately for you, that was not today. You had spent the entire night working on your lab report for one of your science courses and didn’t get a wink of sleep. At least it was handed in and done with.

(You had to double check - just in case your brain decided to get desperate and help you imagine the best case scenarios. Thinking and doing were two very different things, they were hard to tell apart when you were so dead tired though.)

It was one of those days.

“Morning, Honey Lemon,” you greeted as you navigated your way into the kitchen for some caffeine. Grabbing your travel coffee tumbler, you watched your blonde roommate in her morning stretching routine.

“Good morning, (Y/N)!” Honey cheerfully replied. “How was not sleeping last night?”

You halted your movements, looking up at her with concern. “Can you tell just by looking at me?”

Honey Lemon laughed. “No, silly. GoGo came home late last night and saw you up. I heard you shuffling around earlier this morning too. No raccoon eyes, if that’s what you’re worried about.”

“Thank goodness,” you said with a sigh as you continued pouring liquid energy into your tumbler. “This bio course is going to be the death of me.”

“You mean working two part time jobs will be the death of you,” GoGo corrected you as she walked out of her room. “Girl, you need time to have fun too.”

You stuck your tongue out at her. Rummaging through backpack, you noticed a missing tome of knowledge. “Has anyone seen my Medical Terms bible?”

“Coffee table.” Honey called out from the living room as she held the tree pose.

GoGo walked over to you with the heavy book in hand. You mouthed a thank you to her before taking a sip of coffee.

“(Y/N), you need to take some time to make some more friends or meet a cute boy,” Honey Lemon brought up. She exchanged a look with GoGo. “We know someone who you might like. He’s nice and funny, good looking as well.”

You gave your two roommates a sad smile. “By the time I’m ready for a relationship, a boy like that will already be snatched up by someone less stressed about their future.”

Grabbing your premade meals and a couple of snacks, you swung your backpack on.

“I work bookstore and pharmacy today, so I’ll see you both tomorrow morning. Good luck with your projects in the meantime.”

“Bye, (Y/N)!” Honey called out.

“Keep the luck, you need it more than we do,” GoGo said with salute.

Walking out of the apartment, you checked your phone for your schedule once more. Class at nine, bookstore at two and pharmacy at six. And it was already eight thirty, yay. Just your typical jam packed day, all so that you could pay off medical school tuition in the future.

Balancing everything in life was... impossible, but you were managing. 

Full course load university student, working two part time jobs, and a very minimal but still existent social life.

It wasn’t easy, but it was what you wanted. Going to med school was a necessary path to take if you wanted to help people out in your future career choice.

Just as you were arriving on campus, a voice caught your attention.

“(Y/N)…!”

You turned to see your friend Mina, another sufferer pre-med student.

“Hi Mina,” you greeted.

“Did you sleep last night?” she asked. When you shook your head, she let out a loud sigh. “Yeah, me too. Dr. Andrews is going to kill us with these lab reports and the test Thursday. I mean, I’d feel smarter if I weren’t so tired all the time.” 

You smiled. What a mood.

“Is my make up, okay?” Mina asked. “I don’t want Justin to see me at my worse - not yet.”

You glanced over Mina’s face. She had gone through the usual effort to make herself look cute. “You look fine and I’m sure Justin wouldn’t be scared off. He knows we’re med students.”

Mina made a face. “We’ve only been a dating for two months, (Y/N), two! He doesn’t know what kind of crazy we are yet. You never know when he might get skittish and ghost me.”

If you weren’t so tired, you would have laughed. 

Linking arms with Mina, you pulled her towards the classroom. 

Today was going to be just another day.

Tadashi checked over the information on his phone as he walked off campus towards the bookstore. He had been looking up information to help his robotics project and a certain book had come up in his recommendations. Deciding that the resource was worth checking out, and was worth the price, he was determined to get his hands on the book while his robot was still in the works.

Walking through the doors, he made his way to the medical section. Browsing the shelves, he kept an eye out for the particular title.

After circling the area for a while, he let out a huff. Where was this textbook?

Noticing a girl wearing a name tag, he approached her with smile.

“Hi, I was wondering if you could help me?”

She turned to him with a smile, (E/C) eyes making contact with his brown orbs.

“Of course, are you looking for something?”

Tadashi nodded, pulling out his phone and showing her the textbook information.

"Ahhh, this one. That’s a popular book with the first year pre-med student courses,” she commented. “Everyone always asks where this one is - we organize this one by title since there’s no author.”

Leading him back into the medical section, the girl stopped in an area of the bookstore that Tadashi had missed earlier. She tapped the spine of one of the books.

“This one is good resource for in depth procedural explanations,” she explained. “Not what you were looking for though...”

Scanning the shelves, the girl paused and frowned when she stopped a particular spot. 

“Is it out of stock?” she murmured, checking again. “For a textbook no one appreciates until third year, I’d be surprised if it’s sold out...” She turned back to Tadashi with an apologetic smile. “I’ll check if we have the book in stock - give me a second.”

Pulling out her phone, she typed up some information quickly. The results of her searching seemed to yield the same results.

“It looks like we’re actually out of stock for this textbook right now, although, we are restocking it,” she explained. “Would you like to request a reserve to get a copy?”

“That would be helpful, sure,” Tadashi agreed. 

“Great, let’s go fill out a form for you,” she chirped, leading him away. “Are you a med student?”

“No, I’m a robotics engineering student at SFIT,” he replied. “I’m working on something related to the medical field though.”

“Really? That’s so cool,” she exclaimed, looking genuinely interested. “It’s amazing to think how technology can incorporated into health sciences. If you don’t mind me asking, what are you working on?”

“A healthcare robot,” Tadashi explained with a fond smile. “It’s still in the works, nothing has been finished yet, I’m still working on the programming stages.”

“I think that’s incredible. I’m sure you’re capable of amazing things.”

The sincerity in her tone brought a smile to his face. For someone who didn’t know much about his project, the kind words from her were very nice.

“What about you?” Tadashi asked. “Are you a student?”

“Yeah, over at Sato Health Institute,” she responded. Sato was the top post secondary institution for health care in San Fransokyo located nearby - it even shared some programs with SFIT as Tadashi recalled. “I’m a pre-med student - if you hadn’t already guessed.”

“I might have had a feeling,” Tadashi said with a grin. “You seemed like you were familiar with things firsthand.”

The girl laughed. “Lots of firsthand experience, trust me.”

Approaching the help desk, the girl popped around to grab a paper and pen. Scrawling down information onto the page first, she then slid the paper over to Tadashi across the counter.

“Just fill out the rest of the form and the textbook should be arriving in the next three days.” 

Tadashi looked up from filling in the form, brown eyes flicking over to her name tag. “Thank you so much, (Y/N).”

“You’re welcome,” she replied. She took a sip from her coffee tumbler. Grabbing a sticky note, she offered it over to Tadashi. “If you’d like, leave your number and I’ll text you when it arrives - I’ll be working that day. I promise to use your number for professional reasons only.”

“I’d appreciate that,” Tadashi said as he wrote his number down. As he finished his form, he noticed a large medical terms textbook behind the counter on the desk next to the computer with a ton of sticky notes sticking out. “Is that yours?”

“That’s my current bible,” she affirmed with an amused tone. “Can’t survive without it.”

The two of them shared a laugh.

“Thanks again for your help.” Tadashi repeated as he returned the form.

“Just doing my job, don’t worry about it! It was great meeting you...” Her (E/C) eyes flickered down to the form and smile appeared on her face. “...Tadashi.”

As Tadashi left the bookstore, part of him was still lingering behind, thinking about (Y/N). She seemed like a nice girl and he really hoped that they might have another chance to encounter her again.

You fumbled with the door before pushing it open, popping back into the dark apartment. Hitting the light switch, you took off your shoes and checked for signs of your roommates.

Looks like Honey Lemon and GoGo were still out.

No surprise.

The three of you were always busy, whether the other two liked to admit it or not. 

Just as you were sorting things out in the kitchen and about to grab a snack, your phone buzzed.

Mina: OMG. Did you see Terry’s SNS profile update? 🤣🤣

(Y/N): What did he do this time? Do I want to know??

Mina: He put MD CANDIDATE. The AUDACITY of this man - I got a C+ working with partner project with him. My poor GPA... 😭

(Y/N): I mean...

Mina: DON’T

(Y/N): Cs get degrees 😂

Mina: RIP me. Seriously though, are you free to study for that bio test? 

(Y/N): let me grab my snack first, I’ll see you video chat

Mina: True MD candidate here

(Y/N): HA 

Letting out a sigh, you swiped a snack from the cupboard before heading back to your room. Fingers crossed you would get some sleep tonight.

“Oh, finally!”

Tadashi wiped his hands off with a rag and turned to look at Fred. Wasabi and GoGo were also looking at the beanie wearing boy, but neither of them decided to engage.

“Something up?” Tadashi asked, speaking up.

“The comic bookstore said they were out of that new series I was telling you guys about the other day,” Fred explained. “I refused to go to Richardson’s place, so apparently, they reached out to the nearby bookstore and they have a copy! I got to go pick it up.”

“The one near campus?”

“Yup.”

Tadashi paused, thinking for a moment before making his decision. 

“I’ll come with you.”

“Let’s go then, man!”

Catching up with Fred about the current condition of Baymax, the two soon arrived at the bookstore. Fred immediately beelined towards the help desk with Tadashi trailing behind him.

Just as Tadashi anticipated, a familiar face was working at the desk. This time though, (Y/N) was fairly concentrated on the stack of flashcards piled on her space next to textbooks filled with sticky notes.

“Uh, excuse me,” Fred said, practically bouncing on his toes.

That was enough to jolt her out of her studying. Shoving away her flashcards, she offered Fred a smile. “Yes?”

“I believe someone called about -”

“Oh! I know what you’re here for,” (Y/N) said, jumping up. She got up and skimmed over the bookshelf behind the counter. “Ah, here it is. Fred, right?”

At the sight of his new comic, Fred nodded happily. He quickly accepted it from you. “Is there a comic book section?”

(Y/N) nodded. “Just straight that way, it’s not a big collection, but you might find something.”

“Alright, thanks!” 

Fred turned to see Tadashi lingering around. “You coming, Tadashi?”

“There’s something I want to check out, I’ll catch up in a bit,” the black haired male responded.

As Fred disappeared, the girl turned her attention over to Tadashi. 

“I didn’t think I would see you again so soon,” she commented. “The book is not in yet, sorry.”

Tadashi smiled. “That’s fine. I see you’re here often.” 

“Yeah, when I’m not busy with classes or my other job, here I am.”

The words piqued your interest. “Other job?”

“I also work at a pharmacy,” (Y/N) explained.

“Ahh. You must be a busy person,” Tadashi said. He tilted his head towards your desk. “Studying too?”

She flushed. “Yeah. Only because today’s pretty quiet - my manager doesn’t mind as long as I’m work as I’m needed. There’s a test coming up.”

“Good luck, I think you need it.”

“I do. Thank you.”

Tadashi watched as (Y/N) moved back to sitting at the desk. As she picked up her flashcards, she looked up at Tadashi.

“How’s the healthcare robot going? Any progress in the last 24 hours?”

“Baymax finally had some supply come in for assembling,” he responded. “So, just a little bit.”

“Baymax?” she repeated confused. “Oh. Is that their name?”

Tadashi nodded.

“Baymax… I like it, sounds friendly.”

“I should probably let you get back to studying,” Tadashi commented, rubbing the back of his neck. “Sorry for bothering you.”

“Not at all, I’m happy to chat with you.”

- Wednesday. 6PM. -  

Honey: (Y/N)?

(Y/N): What’s up, Honey Lemon?

Honey: I heard the pre-med students plan on throwing a party this weekend? 

Honey: Are you going?

(Y/N): Nah, I think I have work.

GoGo: You always work.

(Y/N): Huh, I never noticed.

(Y/N): Anyways, parties are not my scene. I’d be happy spending a free evening at home instead.

GoGo: Mina says she’ll miss you.

(Y/N): She’ll have Justin, she’ll be okay

Honey: Well, if you ever decide to go, we know a boy you can take with you.

(Y/N): Thanks, but I’ll pass. 🥰

- Thursday. 5PM. -

Unknown: Hi Tadashi. The textbook you wanted finally came in! Feel free to drop by anytime to come pick it up.

Tadashi: Alright, thanks (Y/N)!

Unknown: Yep, no prob!

Tadashi: Hey, is this your personal number?

Unknown: yeah 😊

(Y/N) has been added to contacts.

Tadashi: Hope you don’t mind if I contact you like in the future. 😊

(Y/N): Oh, I wouldn’t mind at all!

“Tadashi, hi,” you greeted, waving as the boy came into your line of sight. With a baseball cap on his head today, you almost mistaken him for someone else. Pulling out the textbook, you handed it over to him. “Here you go! You weren’t the only one trying to get your hands on this textbook today.”

Tadashi peered at you curiously as he accepted the textbook. 

“You look tired,” he pointed out.

You just shrugged with a half smile. “The bio test was today - that was gruesome.”

“At least that’s done with,” he encouraged you. “Week’s almost over, too.”

“Best part is I’m off in five,” you agreed.

 You could see your words caught Tadashi’s interest. 

“Are... are you still working after?” 

Shaking your head, you leaned back against the counter. “Nope, told them I was busy today so no shifts at the pharmacy tonight.”

“Would you like to go out with me then?” Tadashi asked hopefully. “We can hit up a café and grab something to eat?”

Good thing you were leaning against the counter, because the surprise you felt would have toppled you over.

“Oh, um, sure!” you agreed, cheeks heating up a little. “I’ll meet you outside in five?”

“Sounds good.”

- Friday. 9AM. -

Tadashi: I enjoyed my time with you yesterday. 

(Y/N): I enjoyed my time too! Although the cookies there were kind of hard... 😢

Tadashi: Yeah... I find us somewhere with nice cookies next time.

(Y/N): Just a warning, next time might be a while. My schedule is usually full.

Tadashi: That’s fine!! If you ever find yourself with free time, let me know, I’d like to spend it with you.

(Y/N): 🥰

(Y/N): You’re too sweet, Tadashi. 

(Y/N): How are you single??

Tadashi: Haha, I could ask you the same thing. Probably the same reasons as you though. I’m usually too focused with what’s in front of me.

Tadashi: Hope to see you around though.

(Y/N): me too

- Some Tuesday. 8PM. -

“And your total is 18.95,” you said, pressing buttons on the register to confirm the amount. The customer tapped their card for the purchase before taking their bags. “I hope you feel better!”

“Thank you,” the customer responded as they left. 

You waited until they had gone completely before heading back to find your manager. Spotting one of older pharmacy students, you decided to talk to them instead.

“Hi,” you greeted.

“(Y/N), need any drugs?” Harper asked with a smile.

“I’ll take them all,” you joked. “Let Aria know I left if you see her for me?”

“Yeah, go. You’re free,” she ushered, waving you away.

As you pulled on your jacket and stepped out of the pharmacy, a figure caught you by surprise.

“Tadashi!” you exclaimed. 

“Surprised?” he asked. “Thought I’d walk you home, not safe for you to walk the street alone at night.”

“I do it frequent enough,” you countered with a smile.

“Ooh, risk taker,” Tadashi said.

You laughed. “I appreciate this though, thanks.”

Tadashi nodded. As the two of you were catching up each other on what happened throughout the day, you felt Tadashi slip his hand into yours. Fingers intertwined, you could feel your heart racing.

This was something you didn’t want to let go of.

- Some Monday. 2PM. -

GoGo: Yo, Tadashi

GoGo: Fred wants to know when you’ll be back with the snacks.

Tadashi: Just stepped back on campus. 

GoGo: Took you a while.

GoGo: You seeing someone behind our back?

Tadashi: Ha. Does Baymax count?

- A couple weeks later. Friday. 10AM. -

“Someone looks cute today,” Mina commented as you sat down next to her in the lecture hall. She eyed you up and down, nodding approvingly. “Not working today?”

“Yeah,” you replied. “My rare day off besides class. Thought I’d put a little more effort in today.”

“Well, you look adorable,” Mina confirmed. She let out a sigh when she saw the professor walk in. “Let’s see if we can survive these next two hours.”

“Challenge accepted,” you said, bumping her shoulder playfully. “Although, I might lose you halfway.”

Mina gasped and smacked your arm.

You laughed as you pulled your laptop. Although the two hours went by at a decent pace, you were glad the course was three quarters way through. 

At the brutal pace your professor went, there was nothing but review for the few weeks before final exams. It was nice to know you didn’t have to teach yourself an entire unit in a week before your final.

Bidding Mina goodbye, you weaved your way out of the lecture hall and out into campus. At this point, most groups of students you saw hanging around were study groups. You would have been like them too, if you hadn’t worked so hard to make things work.

Balancing two part time jobs along with classes had you putting in so much extra effort that it usually paid off in the long run.

Yay.

Navigating your way through the streets with the GPS app open on your phone, you soon spotted the campus you were looking for.

SFIT.

(Abbreviated, because thinking through what each letter stood for was too much effort.)

Slowly wandering around as you pulled up the campus directory, your eyes glimmered when you spotted the building you were looking for. Popping inside, you clutched onto your bag, peering around curiously. There was so much science happening in this space. 

Lots of creativity too, you wondered why their tradition was to prank the art school.

Poking around, you soon realized you were lost among the many rooms and labs. Your mission was a failure. Pouting, you pulled your phone.

(Y/N): Help me, I’m lost.

Tadashi: What do you mean?

(Y/N): I wandered into the lab building and was going to surprise you with a visit, but I don’t know where to find you. 🙁

(Y/N): I didn’t think this through...

Tadashi: Awwww

Tadashi: What room number do you see? I’ll find you.

(Y/N): Lab 2B

Tadashi: omw

As you awkwardly waited for Tadashi to show up, you tried not to look suspicious. Although admittedly, you were sure you looked suspicious regardless since you were lost.

“There you are,” the soft yet deep voice greeted from behind you.

Turning around to see Tadashi, you smiled. 

“Sorry for the trouble,” you apologized. 

“Not at all.” Tadashi shook his head. He took a moment to take you in. Within his eyes, you were absolutely beautiful. He didn’t want to mess up, so he kept it to himself. He’d voice his thoughts one day. “Welcome to Nerd Lab, by the way.”

So this was where Tadashi, your roommates, and their friends all spent their long hours working.

Tadashi took your hand. “Come on, I want to show you my lab.”

Following after Tadashi, the two of you entered the elevator behind arriving on the floor of his personal lab space. He opened a door, showing you his tidy space.

“Baymax won’t be in the works for a while, but here,” he pulled out several large blueprints. The image of an almost plush like character was found in the middle. “This is going to be Baymax.”

In awe of all the labelled details and planning in place, you looked up at Tadashi.

“This is incredible,” you breathed out. “You’re incredible too.”

Tadashi dipped his head down and captured your lips for a kiss. 

Before he had the opportunity to pull back too far, you went in and gave him a quick peck as well.

Although the two of you were flushed, the loving gaze you could see in Tadashi’s eyes made you feel hopeful about this relationship.

“Can I see the medical programming?” you asked, breaking the silence.

Tadashi shyly nodded. “All the computer.” 

- Later. -

(Y/N): Do you think we should let our friends know?

Tadashi: Nah, they’ll catch on eventually.

(Y/N): But if they don’t should I just accept their blind date request?

Tadashi: WHAT?

(Y/N): 😂

(Y/N): I asked for more details one time.

(Y/N): He’s this handsome robotics engineering student, who nice and has a good sense of humor. Apparently he’s very dedicated to his work too.

Tadashi: …

Tadashi: They’ve tried to set me up with their friend as well. 

(Y/N): Hmm, maybe we were meant to be after all

Tadashi: I think so. 😀

(Y/N): 😘

[orchidvioletindigo]

Purdue University president and former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels when students are begging for a rape crisis center, lynching effigies are being hanged from trees on campus, and white supremacist flyers are popping up inside buildings: ...

Purdue University president and former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels when given the opportunity to make Chinese international students look bad and contribute to the Red Scare 2.0 over an incident involving one (1) student that may not have even happened at a school that has had a massive problem with xenophobic anti-Asian racism for years and is full of people who think universal healthcare is communist devilry:

[skeptomai-krino]

what does justice look like?

(TW for terrorism, gun violence against children, death, brief discussion of christianity, discussion of prisons and prison statistics, including a brief mention of an opiate use rate. this is a heavy one y’all, highly encourage you to read + reblog if you can.)

bolds have been added for readability

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On July 22, a young man in a police uniform took a boat to Utøya, a small island about 38 kilometers away from Oslo’s city centre. He claimed he was there to give a speech about security to the Youth Camp that was taking place there at the time.

He was allowed onto the island with minimal questioning. After all, everything seemed to be in order. His ID looked fine at a first glance, and perhaps most importantly, he moved with the confidence of someone who had done this a million times before. Someone who knew exactly what they were doing. Someone who felt no guilt, or fear, or even excitement.

Why would he? This was just routine.

Wasn’t it?

What happened that day has gone down in Norwegian history. Everyone knows about it. Everyone feels the ripples. The man in the police uniform has become a household name, and almost everyone in Oslo knows someone who was there that fateful day. It’s almost impossible to talk about Norwegian crime and justice without at least mentioning him.

Anders Behring Breivik shot 69 children on Utøya that day, most between the ages of 14 to 20.

It was his second terror attack of the day.

The first was a car bomb, set off in Oslo’s governmental sector, that killed eight people and injured over 109. 

All in all, 77 people were murdered on 22 July.

What sentence would you say such a man deserves? A man who could do such terrible things, and show no remorse? A self-declared anti-immigration fascist, who calls himself a murderer like it’s a badge of pride?

What he got was 21 years, the longest preventative detention sentence in Norway, though it can be extended in five year segments if it is determined that someone is still a threat to society, as Breivik does seem to be, in a prison system that is known among foreigners, especially US Americans, for being, well, cushy.

Prisoners in newer prisons are given ample living space, a flat-screen television, and access to things that are generally found in a normal apartment. Yes, this includes metal cutlery.

According to a statement by the office of the attorney general, Breivik in particular had three rooms in his cells, one for living, one for studying, and one for working out. He also had a television, a gaming console, a computer (without internet access), and was able to make his own food and prepare his own laundry. 

Norwegian prisons are designed to stimulate external life as best as is possible, in order to help facilitate recovery and reintegration, since most prisoners are returned to life outside at some point. And even when they aren’t, there’s no need for inhumane torture.

Let’s take Halden Prison as an example.

Halden is a maximum security prison that was established in 2010, and has a capacity of 252. It has been often called the world’s most humane prison and is Norway’s second largest prison. 

Even its very design is pioneering; greenery surrounds the prison, with ample trees and shrubbery strategically placed to conceal the fence surrounding the prison. It is built campus style, to encourage prisoners to walk around and interact with each other and their environment. Areas look unique, and the prison is built from materials like wood, glass, and cork, in order to reduce echo and allow light. 

Additionally, guard rooms are intentionally designed too small, which encourages guards to step outside and mingle with the prisoners. That may not seem impressive, but a US study from the late 90s found that prisons with direct contact and direct observation between staff and prisoners reduces the rates of violent outbreaks by 246 percent- 36 to 13. 

The entire design of the prison stimulates normalcy and reduces stress, which as you can imagine is relatively important.

While Halden prison itself is relatively new, and most prisons even in Norway do not reach its standards, the ideology and concern for human life that went into it is present in all aspects of the Norwegian justice system, and Norwegian culture as a whole.

The Norwegian Correctional Service, or kriminalomsorgen (which literally translates to something like ‘crime care’ or ‘prison care’) in Norwegian, is based around the concept of turning criminals into good neighbors. It’s an impressive system, and officers say the most important thing in rehabilitative justice is that taking away freedom and autonomy is enough.

Bad people are still people, and just as good people become bad, bad people can change and become good. To use an over-simplified moral standard.

Initially though, the ‘justice’ system was not at all like what we see today. It was very religious and solitary, even to the extent of priests acting as social workers and prisoners being tested on their bible knowledge before release and after initially being confined. Where religion didn’t work, which was pretty much everywhere, prisoners were overmedicated in an attempt to change and control their behaviour.

As one can imagine, this did not go wonderfully. 

To take one statistic, you may have heard of recidivism rates before. They’re the frequency that a criminal will return to prison after being released, though some areas count by reconviction and others by reinprisonment, which can make things a little complicated.

Recidivism in Norway while the penal model was in effect went up to 91%. 91% of prisoners were reimprisoned within two years of their release. This is astronomical.

To put that in perspective, the United States, which is often internationally mocked for its terrible justice system and high recidivism, has a rate of up to 55%. Norway now has it at 20%.

So what changed?

What changed was civil outcry, mostly. The Norwegian Association for Criminal Reform, or KROM, was formed in 1968 to deal with these issues, as well as to abolish  forced labour camps and juvenile delinquency centres- which they were successful at.

Due to concentrated efforts from almost every Norwegian, the effect on the population has been massive.

Not only has the recidivism rate fallen to 20%, the lowest in the world, other statistics have followed suit. The opiate usage rate is at 0.4% (take that Reagan), a murder rate of 0.6, and a prison population of 0.642 out of every 1,000 people.

Comparing this to the US, with school shootings essentially a normal part of life and a murder rate of 5, it seems pretty obvious that rehabilitative justice works. At worst it works better than punitive justice.

While foreigners may joke about traveling to Norway to steal a banana in order to get themselves a nice place to stay, that’s more a problem with the countries they come from, and Norwegians overwhelmingly would rather not end up jailed anywhere. Partly because they also have welfare programs that prevent people needing basic things like food, shelter, and healthcare, and because the people who built the system were right.

Loss of freedom, loss of autonomy, it’s enough. That’s enough of a punishment.

Remember Breivik? He filled a suit claiming that he was being mistreated in prison, and that it was abusive and was making his condition worse. And the court agreed with him. 

They agreed that imprisonment can make problems worse if it’s not given care. Isolation and solitary confinement are especially dangerous. No matter who a person is or what they’ve done, punishment doesn’t help. It doesn’t bring change, and it will never bring back what they took from the world.

No amount of torture and punishment, as deserved as it would be, will ever bring those 77 people home to their families. 

But maybe some kindness can prevent more from being lost.

Norway undeniably has advantages. It’s incredibly small and rather homogenous. But there is more than enough evidence to indicate that a rehabilitative system works, and works a lot better than a punitive one. It’s cheaper too, since while they have to spend more per prisoner, the reduction in prisoners more than makes up for it. Why hasn’t the US followed suit? And why don’t we do that now?

[happyhemostudies]

How I’m Studying From Home

Hi y’all! I hope staying home hasn’t gotten to you too much during this time. I know it can be hard to stay productive, and it’s totally okay to have moments without any productivity at all! Here’s tips I’ve been doing while I’m studying from home and trying to stay productive, and I hope some of them might help you out too!

Go to classes on zoom when they are scheduled (even if there is an option to watch lectures later).

I know it’s not super fun to attend a 9am ochem lecture four times a week when I could just stay in bed but it gives me some sense of routine since I was used to going to that class when school was still in-person. Today is my one day of the week where I don’t have 9am lecture so I slept in and boy let me tell you.. today was extremely unproductive lol.

Create somewhat of a weekly schedule on Google Calendar.

When classes were still on campus I had them down pat in my calendar with times and such for my meetings and extracurriculars. Now things are a little different because I only attend one class (out of four) at its designated time because the professor does lecture during that time. My other classes I put on google calendar based off what I know I should get done that day. For example, I usually have 3 to 4 modules for psychology so I put in blocks of about an hour every other day labeled “PSY 202- mod 1″ or something similar. This then brings me to my next point which you know is my favorite..

Make a daily to-do list!

When I’m not feeling too productive I put my to-do list on a post-it note and stick it to my laptop but usually I make my weekly schedule on Google Calendar and then switch over my tasks to my bullet journal. I put about 3-5 things to do every day within the week, leaving out Saturdays because I learned this year in college that I should always take off at least a day from classwork entirely for self-care. I put due dates, zoom calls, calls I need to make, etc. on there so I know what’s up.

Work during productive times (and don’t continue working all day).

Even though I really dislike waking up early (or at any time for that matter), I know that my most productive hours are between 9am and 12pm with another lil spark of productivity from 6pm to 8pm. So I’ve developed a routine where I work on schoolwork from about 9am to 2pm when my mom gets home from work (shoutout healthcare workers!!). Anything I didn’t get done during that time either moves to the 6pm time slot if it’s something I can do from my room easily (since I do work in my dad’s office in the morning time) or to the next day if it’s not due too soon.

Set timers and take breaks.

If you saw my last post you know I’m currently in love with the Focus To-Do app because it’s the only thing I’ve found that keeps me truly productive. Forest also works well as a pomodoro timer, but I like to be able to pause without my tree dying in case I really need to take a break or something. So set your timer for a decent time (25 minutes seems to work the best for people), do your work during that time, and then take a break (5 minutes). I only really work through my breaks when I’m super close to finishing something otherwise I take my break. On these breaks, I walk around my house, maybe go outside for some sun, grab a snack, look at my social media, etc. Then it begins again! This really helps me not feel so burnt out by classwork.

Self-care!!

Y’all already know how important self-care is (it’s so important I dedicate my whole Saturday to doing only things that make me feel good, accomplished, relaxed, or happy lol!) and I don’t need to repeat it but here’s some self-care things I enjoy!

Go outside and sit in the sun.

Read a book.

Watch favorite youtubers.

Watch favorite shows (mine is currently Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist on Hulu).

Bake something (bonus points if its with the fam!).

Water your plants!

Do a mini-workout.

Journal/bullet journal.

I hope this helps and I know we’ll get through this! Happy studying!