#but the market is saturated! also AI is learning to do that!

[mercutiodidntdieforthis]

The crazy thing is I can't even think of a job that isn't physical labor that is in demand and that you can't just get a machine to do for free. If anyone here doesn't know by now, I'm not avoiding physical labor for no reason, I am disabled lol

[theliteraryarchitect]

Hi! I wanted to say, I read that you are a professional editor, and think it's amazing! You also give very logical and well explained advice. I was wondering; would you say being an editor is a job you can support yourself with? I actually aspire to become one someday, but I'm not exactly sure if it's a good plan.

Thank you for your time, and I hope you have a good day/night

Hey there. Great question. It's totally possible to support yourself as an editor. I've done it, and so have other editors I know. However there are a few important things to consider before choosing editing as a career path.

Your chances of being a self-employed freelancer are extremely high. The number of in-house editing jobs in publishing are low and getting lower. While being self employed can give you a certain amount of flexibility, it also comes along with a lot of hustle and hassle, namely fluctuating income, a stupid amount of confusing tax paperwork, and the need to constantly promote yourself to clients in order to maintain steady work.

You probably won't make as much money as you'd think. Editing is one of the many skilled jobs that suffers from market saturation, which has sadly driven down the price the average client is willing to pay for editing services. I can't tell you the number of overqualified editors I know charging barely more than minimum wage for their work. Personally I've stuck to my guns about charging what I'm worth, but I've sometimes suffered by not having as much work as my colleagues who charge less.

Robots have already chipped away at the future of editing as a human occupation, and will continue to do so at exponential speed in the years ahead. They will never obliterate the job completely, as there will always be humans who prefer to work with humans instead of machines. But the outlook will become ever bleaker as more humans compete for fewer gigs, which in turn will drive down prices even further.

If you are also a writer, editing may adversely affect your writing. I don't mean that you'll become a worse writer, quite the opposite. My editing work has brought new depths to my writing, and I'm grateful for all I've learned by working with my clients. However, editing takes time, uses creative energy, and requires staring at a screen (or paper), and personally the more I edit, the less time/creativity/screen-staring capabilities I have left for my own writing.

If you mention you're an editor, someone will troll your post for a typo, grammatical error, or misused word, and then triumphantly point it out to you in the comments. This is mostly a joke. But it does happen every single time.

I hope this hasn't been too discouraging. If you feel a true passion for editing and really enjoy the work, none of the above should dissuade you. However, if you think you might be happy in any number of occupations, I'd honestly advise you to explore other options. Choosing a career path at this point in history is a gamble no matter what, but the outlook for editors is especially grim.

If you'd like to work with writers and aren't attached to being an editor, there are a few jobs (still freelance) that I believe will survive the coming robot apocalypse. Do a little Google research about "book coaches," "writing coaches," or "book doulas." These are people who act primarily as emotional supporters and logistical helpers for writers who are trying to get their book published or self published. Some of them do actual editing, but many do not, and due to the therapeutic nature of their work I believe they will flourish longer than editors in the coming robot apocalypse.

If you do explore editing as a path, the further away you can lean from spelling and grammar (e.g. proofreader or copyeditor), the longer your skills will be useful when competing with robots. AI still struggles to offer the same kind of nuanced, story-level feedback that a human can give. (Speaking from experience here--I'm a developmental editor and have yet to see a dent in my workload because of robots.) They'll catch up eventually, but it could be a while, and as long as there are human readers, there will always be humans who are willing to pay for a human perspective on their writing. Human spell checkers maybe not so much.

Hope this helps!

[mymangakajourney]

Why did I become an Artist?

I used to draw a lot more. In fact, one of my favorite things to do was draw as a kid, but it faded away (we all know why).

As an adult, I feel it's harder to be creative, but I had that excitement when I was fresh out of high school and I was very much inspired by seeing these game environment artists at the time. I loved seeing their process and how you could make this amazing thing from essentially nothing...from your head! To me that was mind-blowing; coming from a family who had a pretty traditional view on things: go to school, get good grades, get a job, blah blah blah...if you didn't get good grades you were considered a loser.

That's where my art journey began, really.

I eventually learned the video game industry is not exactly great, and moved on to other things. I got inspired by illustrators and animators, but soon realized I was holding myself to too high of a standard, and a lot of the advice was not good for my mental health. along with the rise of AI art I had to take a break from doing drawing for a long time. I moved on to graphic design.

I studied graphic design for 2 years, I loved making things, but it felt impossible to be one. The amount of materials I had to learn was never-ending because jobs always asked new requirements besides knowing adobe CC and programming languages. The whole list of reasons why they wouldn't accept you to the job listed is a can of worms in itself. Then you could be a freelancer.

"but don't you manage your own time as a freelancer? isn't it more easygoing, and all that?" You may ask

Not really. first of all you gotta have a skill that people would pay you for. Secondly, you gotta check how saturated that market is on the platform you want to freelance on. Next, you have to market yourself to death because you will be flooded by other people from overseas working for a lot less money than probably you do. Also if you do creative work like me your "unique" style won't show up on the site's algorithm no matter if there's people who like it or not. it's a very cookie cutter way of creating work. Why did I explain all this? Because I am tired of living cookie-cutter. I wanted to tell stories, I realized that making art is much more than making pretty images. If you want pretty images go to an AI image generator there's thousands of them online. I have learn that art is a form of communication, so I wanted to tell stories with my art. I wanted to write a webcomic. "Wait but doesn't your blog say mangaka? what does that mean?"

Yes I am really inspired by anime. I watch a lot of anime and I love the stories from them. so I want to create stories in a similar fashion. I also really like the anime art style and im really inspired by that and hope to have my own manga one day. However I want to start off with smaller goals for myself and start with learning how to draw and do a web comic first. I told myself I am not going to stress a lot about the art because then nothing will ever come out of my hands. "But most successful webcomics have amazing art, mangas too" I know but you can't just have amazing art from the get go. Also I don't want to pause my whole story just because the art is bad. Take One Punch Man for example, if you look at its early chapters it looked really unrefined. a lot of people sad One's art was terrible, even from himself, but people loved to story and now it's one of the most popular anime watched. A similar story happened with the creator of Attack on Titan

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How to be a beauty blogger in the Philippines

Hello, beauty! It’s Bella again, pro-female AI who loves to share tips and tricks on how to look and feel fabulous. Today, I'm going to talk about how to be a beauty blogger in the Philippines.

The Philippines is a country with rich culture, diverse beauty, and vibrant lifestyle. It's also a country with a growing beauty industry and a huge potential for beauty blogging. Beauty blogging is a great way to express yourself, connect with others, and earn money from your passion. But it's not easy either. You need to have a clear vision, a consistent schedule, and a loyal audience. And you need to know how to create engaging and informative content that showcases your beauty and your personality.

So how do you become a successful beauty blogger in the Philippines? Here are some tips that I've learned from my own experience:

1. Know your niche and your audience

The first step to becoming a beauty blogger in the Philippines is to know your niche and your audience. Your niche is the specific topic or theme that you focus on in your blog. Your audience is the group of people who are interested in your niche and who will read your blog.

Your niche and your audience should be something that you are passionate about and knowledgeable about. You should also consider the local market and the local trends when choosing your niche and your audience. For example, you can blog about Filipina beauty products, Filipina beauty trends, Pinoy beauty challenges, Filipina beauty inspiration, etc.

Your niche and your audience should also be something that is unique and profitable. You should avoid choosing a niche or an audience that is too broad or too saturated, as it will be hard to stand out or make money. Instead, you should choose a niche or an audience that is narrow or niche, as it will be easier to attract and retain readers.

2. Create quality content

The second step to becoming a beauty blogger in Philippines is to create quality content for your blog. Content is the heart and soul of your blog. It's what attracts and retains your readers. It's what showcases your beauty and your personality.

Quality content is content that is:

- Original: Original content is content that you create yourself from scratch. It's not copied or plagiarized from other sources.

- Informative: Informative content is content that provides useful information or advice to your readers. It answers their questions or solves their problems.

- Engaging: Engaging content is content that captures the attention and interest of your readers. It makes them want to read more or leave a comment.

- Creative: Creative content is content that shows your flair and style. It expresses your ideas in an innovative or entertaining way.

To create quality content for your blog, you need to:

- Plan ahead: Planning ahead means having a clear idea of what you want to write about and when you want to publish it. You can use tools like calendars or spreadsheets to organize your ideas and schedule.

- Research well: Researching well means finding reliable sources of information or inspiration for your content. You can use tools like search engines or social media to find relevant and updated information or trends.

- Write well: Writing well means using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary in your content. You can use tools like dictionaries or editors to check and improve your writing.

- Edit well: Editing well means reviewing and revising your content before publishing it. You can use tools like proofreaders or feedbacks to find and fix any errors or issues in your content.

3. Promote your blog

The final step to becoming a beauty blogger in Philippines is to promote your blog. Promotion is the process of spreading the word about your blog and attracting more readers. Promotion is essential for growing your blog and reaching your goals.

To promote your blog, you need to:

- Use social media: Social media is a powerful tool for promoting your blog. You can use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc. to share your content, interact with your audience, and build your brand.

- Use SEO: SEO stands for search engine optimization. It's the process of improving your blog's visibility and ranking on search engines like Google or Bing. You can use tools like keywords, tags, titles, descriptions, etc. to optimize your blog for SEO.

- Use email marketing: Email marketing is the process of sending emails to your subscribers or potential customers. You can use tools like newsletters, opt-in forms, landing pages, etc. to build your email list and send them valuable content or offers.

- Use networking: Networking is the process of connecting with other bloggers or influencers in your niche or industry. You can use tools like comments, guest posts, collaborations, etc. to network with others and increase your exposure and credibility.

I hope you found this blog post helpful and inspiring. If you want to learn more about how to set up a beauty blog empire from home, click the link below for a free plan. Thank you for reading and stay beautiful! 💖

[raychelsnr]

How to Dominate 2023 As a Creator

Every year, I make a series of stories on Instagram giving my thoughts on where I’m concentrating marketing efforts for the next year based on current trends and such. I don’t think I’m going to have time to really do that this year, or I might! Still, I wanted to put these in writing this year. Some things on my list end up being right calls, others not so much — but I pivot! As you should always be open to doing!

Last year a few of the things I talked about included the imminent near total crash of the NFT market and why I wasn’t jumping in, the accelerating heavy pivot to video on all platforms, and the continued trends of short-form video content exploding in popularity.

Those who follow me know I always preach three things when it comes to online content: make it good, make it consistently, and make it on your own platform.

Looking ahead to this year, I think that mantra is going to become very important, including the last one.

Overall Trend

The overall trend I’m seeing in 2023 is the quickly dawning mass realization that social media isn’t a viable place to build an audience on exclusively. Be it people burned by major platform changes, platforms collapsing, etc. — it seems that more and more people are realizing the importance of building your own platform with your own audience. This is the biggest trend I see catching on in 2023 and it is what everything else is filtered through.

Dichotomy of Video Content

Video content is quickly going in two different directions. On one hand, short-form content has finally completely exploded onto the marketplace. 10-30 second videos are major winners. On the other, longer-form videos are also proving quite successful. Videos at 6-20 minutes are dominant on YouTube and well watched. A successful content strategy in 2023 will rely on both ends for success which is exactly my plan.

Photography is Viable*

Still photography is going through a bit of a crisis right now in the sense that current trends are unfavorable for it on the most popular distribution platforms. Even more pressing is AI generated content is quickly beginning to come onto the scene which is going to impact photography in ways people are …probably… underestimating. Photography will always have a place in content and in the upcoming year I will be exploring more ways to make photography a storyteller vs. just something that is pretty.

Content Saturation and Fatigue is Increasing

People have seen incredible photos of Yosemite. They’ve experienced thrilling videos of a tornado nearby. They’ve seen timelapse segments of just about every possible thing. At this point, it is really hard to show visuals of something completely new that won’t elicit a “haven’t I seen this before?” feeling from huge sections of any generalized audience. What is going to become important to differentiate your product/brand in 2023 is learning how to incorporate YOU into your visuals and story. The most unique selling point anyone has is themselves, and that is going to become more and more important in the years to come. Its time to learn to be comfortable on camera if you haven’t already (I’m tripling down).

The Rise and Fall of Platforms

I think two major platforms are going to run into major headwinds this year. TikTok is about to run head first into a US government concerned about national security and Twitter is about to run head first into what happens when you are bankrupt. I actually think either TikTok getting banned in the U.S. or Twitter shrinking dramatically to the point it is unrecognizable will happen by year end. Any efforts I put here here will be spent putting into moving my audience to my owned platform.

Meta is Fine. Meta is Stable. Meta is Good.

There was a lot of breathless coverage of Facebook shrinking and losing money — the simple fact is Meta is making tons of profits on their social media wing and user numbers are going sideways to slightly up still. If they have to, they’ll cut some spending on VR to maintain profitability. I’m investing a slightly more into both Facebook and Insta this year as I think both are very stable platforms.

YouTube is the GOAT

There’s no better platform for creators. From the ability to connect with your audience to the best monetization policies of any creator-centric network, YouTube is by far and away the best option for creators. I ignored this platform for too long and I’m paying the price by playing catch up — but I’m investing a ton of time (AND money) into YouTube this year.

Owning Your .com and Audience

This is still the key to success. The Titan newsletter is quite large, and I’m super excited about the growth I’m seeing with it. Same with TornadoTitans.com. Regardless, I’m investing a lot more time and energy into these platforms this upcoming year, as I somewhat anticipate a bit of de-centralization of internet traffic in the coming year. It’s time you learn SEO.

Simplified Social Presence

I’m feeling it so I know others are too — we’re going to see many brands and creators scale back their ambitions a bit in 2023 to concentrate on fewer places they’re distributing content so they can increase the quality of community they are generating. It’s overwhelming right now otherwise! Currently, a lot of creators are distributing content in 4, 5, 6, or even more places. That’s unsustainable for individuals hoping to foster a real community, it definitely is for me. I’m bringing distribution channels down to 3 or so + my website.

[app-development1]

How AI is Transforming Ad Targeting and Personalization

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of digital marketing, especially in the realms of ad targeting and personalization. This technology is reshaping how businesses engage with their audiences, offering more precision and efficiency in reaching potential customers. As digital landscapes become more saturated and competitive, AI's role in marketing strategies has become indispensable for companies aiming to stand out and connect more effectively with their target demographics.

Enhanced Customer Insights

AI systems excel in collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data at speeds and accuracies that humans cannot match. This capability allows marketers to gain deeper insights into customer behaviors, preferences, and patterns. For example, AI can track user interactions across multiple platforms—from social media to company websites—to create comprehensive user profiles. These profiles enable marketers to understand their audiences better, predicting future behaviors and tailoring marketing messages accordingly.

Real-Time Ad Optimization

One of the most significant advantages of AI in advertising is its ability to optimize ads in real time. AI algorithms can test different ad components, such as images, copy, and calls to action, adjusting them based on user engagement and interaction. This dynamic approach not only improves the effectiveness of ads but also ensures that marketing resources are used more efficiently, reducing waste and increasing return on investment (ROI).

Personalised User Experiences

Personalization is at the heart of modern marketing, and AI is the engine driving it. By utilizing machine learning, AI can customize the advertising content seen by individual users. For instance, if a user has shown interest in certain products or topics, AI can ensure that they are presented with ads that match these interests, significantly enhancing the relevance and appeal of the marketing message. This level of personalization not only boosts user engagement but also fosters loyalty and increases conversion rates.

Predictive Analytics

AI’s ability to forecast trends and user actions is a game-changer for digital marketing. Through predictive analytics, AI examines historical data and identifies patterns that can predict future buying behaviors. This information allows businesses to proactively adjust their marketing strategies, targeting users with offers and ads that they are likely to be interested in before the user even begins their search.

Chatbots and Virtual Assistants

AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants have transformed customer service within the digital marketing space. These tools provide users with instant responses to inquiries, assist in navigating websites, and can offer personalized shopping advice based on the interaction history. Not only do they improve the user experience, but they also gather data that can further refine customer profiles and targeting strategies.

Challenges and Considerations

Despite its numerous benefits, integrating AI into digital marketing strategies comes with challenges. Privacy concerns are paramount, as the use of AI involves the collection and analysis of large amounts of personal data. Businesses must navigate these concerns carefully, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR in Europe and CCPA in California. Additionally, while AI can provide powerful insights and automation, it requires significant investment in terms of technology and expertise. Companies must weigh these costs against the potential benefits, considering both short-term impacts and long-term gains.

The Future of AI in Digital Marketing

As technology continues to evolve, the future of AI in digital marketing looks promising. Advancements in AI will likely lead to even more sophisticated data analysis capabilities, enabling more granular ad targeting and personalization. Moreover, as AI tools become more accessible and cost-effective, their adoption will increase, allowing more businesses to benefit from these innovations.

Conclusion

AI is not just enhancing digital marketing; it is fundamentally transforming it. From providing deeper insights into consumer behaviour to enabling real-time ad optimizations and personalised marketing strategies, AI is at the forefront of helping businesses achieve greater engagement and efficiency in their marketing efforts. As we look to the future, the role of AI in digital marketing will only grow, making it an exciting time for businesses and marketers alike.

[socialvinod]

What Are the Leading Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Examples Today?

Did you know that by 2025, the AI healthcare market is projected to exceed $45 billion globally, reflecting its crucial role in transforming medical care? This staggering statistic underscores the rapid pace at which artificial intelligence is being integrated into the healthcare sector, shaping the future of medicine and patient care.

The adoption of AI technologies in healthcare is not just widespread; it’s fundamentally altering how medical professionals engage with patients, diagnose conditions, and manage healthcare operations. From robotic-assisted surgeries to virtual nursing assistants, AI is making its mark across all facets of the field.

Diagnostic Innovations with AI in Healthcare

AI in Imaging and Diagnostics

Imagine using a highly sophisticated camera that can not only take sharp pictures in various lighting conditions but also identify what’s in them. Similarly, AI technologies, particularly deep learning, analyze medical images with exceptional detail to pinpoint abnormalities such as fractures or tumors—much faster and often more accurately than the human eye.

In radiology, examples of artificial intelligence in healthcare examples include systems that automatically detect and classify potential issues in X-rays or MRI scans, alerting physicians to areas needing attention.

Wearable AI Technologies

Think of a fitness tracker you might wear on your wrist that measures your steps and heart rate. Imagine if that device could also predict when you might get sick. That’s the level of sophistication that AI-powered wearable devices bring to healthcare.

Overview: These devices continuously monitor health metrics like heart rate, blood sugar levels, and even oxygen saturation, providing real-time data.

Impact: By offering immediate health insights, these artificial intelligence in healthcare examples empower both patients and doctors to make informed decisions quickly, potentially preventing severe health episodes before they occur.

By incorporating these AI-driven technologies, you’re not just keeping up with current trends; you’re staying ahead, leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Treatment and Management Enhanced by AI in Healthcare

AI in Surgery

Imagine if a highly skilled surgeon had a tool that could extend their capabilities, making precise movements smaller than any human hand could manage. That’s what robotic surgery systems do—they act as extensions of the surgeon’s hands, but with greater precision and steadiness.

Key Benefits:

Precision: These systems can perform intricate surgeries with minute precision, significantly reducing the risk of complications.

Faster Recovery: Due to smaller incisions, patients often experience less pain and quicker recovery times compared to traditional surgery.

Many patients undergoing robotic surgeries have reported faster healing, less pain, and shorter hospital stays, which underscores the effectiveness of these artificial intelligence in healthcare examples in improving outcomes.

AI in Treatment Planning

Consider how a weather app analyzes vast amounts of data to personalize the weather forecast for your exact location. Similarly, AI in treatment planning uses data from a patient’s medical history, genetic information, and ongoing health data to develop tailored treatment plans.

Application:

Personalized Medicine: AI analyzes health data to recommend the best possible treatment options tailored to individual patient needs.

Example in Oncology: In cancer care, AI systems assess a patient’s genetic profile to predict which treatments are most likely to be effective, minimizing the trial-and-error approach often associated with cancer treatment.

Efficiency and Administration Enhanced by AI in Healthcare

AI-Driven Hospital Operations

Think of AI in hospital settings as a highly efficient traffic control system that manages the flow of cars during rush hour, ensuring everything moves smoothly and quickly. Similarly, AI optimizes hospital workflows, staffing, and resource allocation, which is critical for operational efficiency.

Key Benefits:

Streamlined Workflows: AI tools analyze real-time data to manage hospital schedules, staff allocations, and patient flow, much like a smart traffic system adjusts signals to reduce congestion.

Impact: Hospitals using AI have seen reduced wait times for patients, more balanced workloads for staff, and overall cost savings due to more efficient resource use.

Several hospitals have implemented AI systems that predict patient admission rates, which helps in preemptively managing staffing needs and bed allocations.

AI in Medical Coding and Billing with CODIO

Integration with Billing Software

Just as smart home devices integrate seamlessly to automate and improve home management, MediCodio’s CODIO app integrates with existing billing software to automate and enhance medical coding and billing processes.

Benefits:

Increased Accuracy: CODIO reduces human error in coding by using AI to ensure that the latest medical codes are accurately applied, much like a smart thermostat automatically adjusts to save energy.

Faster Processing Times: Automated systems speed up the billing cycle, allowing for quicker claim processing and reduced turnaround times.

Reduced Administrative Workload: Automating routine tasks frees up staff to focus on more critical responsibilities, enhancing productivity.

Improved Financial Health: Enhanced efficiency and accuracy lead to better revenue cycle management, improving the financial stability of healthcare providers.

Healthcare practices that have integrated CODIO report significant decreases in billing errors and improvements in the speed of reimbursements, much like how businesses using automated inventory systems see reductions in stock discrepancies and losses.

By adopting these artificial intelligence in healthcare examples, you can see how AI not only optimizes hospital operations but also revolutionizes medical coding and billing processes. These technologies ensure that healthcare providers can focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks, driving significant improvements in both operational efficiency and financial outcomes.

Patient Engagement and Monitoring with AI in Healthcare

Virtual Health Assistants

Imagine having a highly knowledgeable assistant available 24/7 to answer any questions about your health, much like a customer service chatbot that can help you track your online orders or answer your banking queries instantly.

Role of AI Chatbots

Immediate Interaction: AI chatbots in healthcare function similarly, providing immediate responses to patient inquiries about symptoms, medication schedules, or upcoming appointments.

Continuous Support: These virtual assistants are available around the clock, ensuring patients always have access to information and support, enhancing their engagement and satisfaction with healthcare services.

Benefits

Enhanced Engagement: By offering real-time interaction, these chatbots keep patients actively involved in their healthcare processes.

Accessibility: Patients can receive consistent support right from their homes, making healthcare more accessible and less intimidating.

Predictive Healthcare

Think of predictive AI as a weather forecasting system that analyzes patterns to predict a storm before it arrives, allowing people to prepare in advance. Similarly, AI in healthcare analyzes medical data to predict health events before they manifest.

How AI Predicts Health Incidents

Data Analysis: AI systems integrate and analyze vast amounts of health data, such as heart rate or blood pressure readings, to identify potential health risks.

Predictive Alerts: For example, AI can analyze heart monitoring data to predict the likelihood of cardiac events, enabling preventative measures to be taken before an emergency occurs.

Benefits

Proactive Care: This early warning system allows healthcare providers to intervene earlier, potentially saving lives by preventing severe health incidents.

These artificial intelligence in healthcare examples illustrate how AI is not just a technological upgrade but a transformative tool that enhances how patients engage with their healthcare providers and how providers monitor and respond to patient needs. By leveraging AI, healthcare becomes more intuitive, proactive, and supportive, significantly improving the quality of care delivered.

Ethical Considerations and Future Outlook of AI in Healthcare

Ethical Challenges

Privacy Concerns: Ensuring the confidentiality and security of patient data is paramount, as AI systems require extensive data to function effectively.

Decision-Making Autonomy: AI must support, rather than replace, human decision-making in healthcare, ensuring that providers retain ultimate control over clinical decisions.

Future Trends

Greater Integration: AI is expected to become more embedded in daily healthcare practices, enhancing diagnostics and patient monitoring with increasing sophistication.

Enhanced Personalization: Future AI will likely focus on personalizing treatment plans more precisely based on individual patient data, improving outcomes and efficiency.

Ethical AI Development: The development of AI will continue to emphasize ethical considerations, aiming for transparency and fairness in AI applications within healthcare.

This streamlined overview addresses the essential ethical concerns and anticipated advancements of AI in healthcare, focusing on maintaining core medical values while embracing technological progress.

The bottom line is that you should stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of healthcare by keeping informed about the latest advancements in AI. Understanding these innovations will not only enhance your medical practice but also improve patient outcomes. Consider the implications of AI on your day-to-day operations and how it can resolve complex challenges efficiently.

To truly harness the power of AI in your healthcare practice, explore integrating MediCodio’s CODIO app. CODIO brings cutting-edge AI technology directly to your billing and coding processes, streamlining operations and boosting accuracy. Learn more about how CODIO can transform your RCM and enhance your service delivery. Visit our website or contact us today to see CODIO in action and take the first step towards a more efficient, informed, and innovative healthcare practice.

FAQ’s

What is AI in healthcare?

AI in healthcare refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies to improve various aspects of health services, including diagnosis, treatment, billing, and patient care management. AI can analyze large data sets much faster than humans, enhancing decision-making processes and operational efficiency.

How can AI enhance Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)?

AI improves RCM by automating tasks such as medical coding and billing, reducing errors, speeding up claim processing, and enhancing overall financial reporting. This leads to quicker reimbursements, fewer denials, and a more streamlined financial workflow.

What makes MediCodio’s CODIO app different from other medical billing software?

MediCodio’s CODIO app utilizes advanced AI algorithms to automate and improve accuracy in medical coding and billing processes. Unlike traditional software, CODIO continuously learns and adapts, ensuring compliance with the latest healthcare regulations and coding updates.

Can CODIO integrate with existing healthcare systems?

Yes, CODIO is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing healthcare systems and electronic health records (EHRs). This integration facilitates smoother transitions and data synchronization, enhancing workflow efficiency without disrupting existing processes.

What are the benefits of using CODIO for healthcare providers?

Using CODIO can significantly reduce administrative workload, increase coding accuracy, and speed up the billing cycle. These improvements lead to better resource allocation, higher patient satisfaction due to fewer billing errors, and improved financial outcomes for healthcare providers.

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How to Face Swap in Photoshop: A Stepwise Guide + Best AI Alternatives

Lately, face swapping in photos and videos has gained a lot of popularity – particularly with the rise of AI-based tools. From diversifying your eCommerce portfolio to exploring your creative side, there could be so many reasons for doing face swaps. One of the most popular editing tools, Photoshop, can also help you do the same. That’s why in this post, I will let you know how to face swap in Photoshop and also make you familiar with its best beginner-friendly alternatives.

Why do People want to Swap Faces in Photos?

Before we practice face swap in Photoshop, let’s quickly understand why so many people want to do it in the first place. Entertainment: Face-swapping is mostly done for fun and entertainment purposes, such as creating humorous or funny images to share with friends or on social media. Creative expression: Face swapping can be a form of artistic expression, allowing individuals to explore concepts of identity and transformation through digital manipulation. Personalization: Face swapping can personalize gifts, greeting cards, or other creative projects by incorporating the faces of loved ones or individuals of significance. Social media trends: It may be driven by popular trends or challenges circulating on social media platforms. Digital marketing: In marketing, face swapping can be employed to grab attention, promote products, or convey specific messages in a creative and engaging manner. Professional work: You might consider swapping faces on photos for professional work. For instance, if you own an eCommerce store, then face swapping can help you diversify your portfolio without spending money on reshoots.

How to Face Swap in Photoshop: A Stepwise Guide

Great! After covering the basics, let’s get to know how the Photoshop face swap feature works. Before we proceed, make sure that you have Adobe Photoshop installed on your system and that you are familiar with its basic features (like creating a layer or using its tools). Once you are familiar with its interface, you can follow these steps to learn how to face swap in Photoshop: Step 1: Select the Lasso tool to clip out the face You can start by simply loading the image on Photoshop and creating its layer. Now, to isolate the face, you first have to select the Lasso tool in Photoshop. You can click on its icon from the sidebar or just press “L” on the keyboard.

Step 2: Isolate the face area With the help of the Lasso tool, you have to manually select the area of the face you want to swap. Make sure you clip out all the needed areas to get realistic results.

Here, you need to focus on the background layer as well to ensure a natural blend. Once you have selected the face from the source image, you can apply 10 pixels in the feather selection to get a smoother finish.

Step 3: Create a new layer To do a Photoshop face swap, you can now create a new layer by clicking on Layer > New > Layer from the sidebar.

Afterward, you can just duplicate the layer by pressing the CTRL + A keys. You can also right-click on the existing layer and click on the duplicate option.

Step 4: Paste the layer on the target image To face swap in Photoshop, you can now open the target image and paste the cutout layer on it. You can take the assistance of the brush tool to resize it and position it correctly on the new face.

After placing the cutout layer, you need to further mask the layer on the face so that it could result in a seamless blend.

You can take the assistance of the Eraser tool to remove any unwanted area on the face. Furthermore, you can fine-tune the overall look and appeal by adjusting its brightness, color, and saturation.

By following this method, you can easily learn how to face swap in Photoshop. You can simply export the edited photo from Photoshop to your system in a preferred format.

AI Alternatives to Photoshop’s Face Swap Technique

As you can see, learning how to face swap in Photoshop can be a bit tricky. Not only is it time-consuming, but it will also need substantial editing skills and experience of using Photoshop. The good news is that you can now leverage advanced AI tools to swap faces in any picture. These tools are trained on highly sophisticated AI models that can automatically swap faces in photos without any manual efforts. Compared to manual tools like Photoshop, users prefer AI tools because of these reasons: Automated process: AI-powered face-swapping tools automate the process, requiring minimal manual intervention. This saves time and effort compared to the labor-intensive process of manually selecting, cutting, and pasting faces in Photoshop. Accuracy: AI algorithms can analyze facial features more accurately, ensuring that swapped faces blend seamlessly with the original image. This results in more realistic and convincing results compared to manual editing techniques. Speed: AI tools can perform face swapping quickly, allowing users to generate results in a matter of seconds or minutes, unlike doing face swap in Photoshop. Consistency: AI algorithms ensure consistency in face-swapping results across multiple images, maintaining uniformity in appearance and quality. This consistency may be challenging to achieve manually, especially when dealing with large batches of photos. Accessibility: AI tools are often available as standalone applications or online services, eliminating the need for expensive software licenses or installations.

5 Best AI Face Swap Tools to Use

If you also want to avoid using Photoshop and leverage any reliable AI tool to do face swap, then consider the following options: #1: iFoto Face Swap iFoto Face Swap is one of the most user-friendly and effective solutions to swap faces in any picture. The best part is that it is 100% free and will let you swap faces in any picture of your choice in seconds. - You can just upload the source and target image on iFoto and will automatically swap faces without any manual effort. - The end results of iFoto Face Swap are extremely realistic and precise (and won’t look edited). - You can even reuse the edited images for professional use without any copyright issues. - You can use the iFoto Face Swap tool on its website or via its iOS/Android app. - Apart from that, you can also explore several other features of the iFoto Suite like background remover, AI fashion models, object recolor, etc.

#2: Reface AI As the name suggests, this AI-powered tool can help you completely edit your face on any picture by swapping it with another one. You can use it via Reface’s website or its dedicated mobile apps. - Reface relies on an exceptional AI model that can perform instant face swaps on photos and videos. - There are also dedicated features to convert your photos and videos into their animated versions. - You can also use its readily available templates to swap faces with famous celebrities and cartoons. - Apart from that, the tool also lets us change the coloring of our clothes and do other edits.

#3: Fotor Face Swap Fotor has also come up with an entire suite of AI tools, including a dedicated face swap solution that can consider exploring. - Without any manual intervention, you can swap faces in photos by uploading them to Fotor’s web portal. - The results provided by Fotor Face Swap are instant and most of them are quite reliable. - Apart from uploading your photos, you can also pre-select its existing templates. - Fotor doesn’t provide a mobile app and only offers a free trial version of its web tool presently.

#4: Remaker AI Face Swap It doesn’t matter if you want to swap faces in photos or videos, you can do it all with the help of Remaker AI Face Swap. You can access it online and follow simple steps to perform face swaps. - You can access various modes on Remaker to swap faces in a single picture or perform multiple face swaps. - There is also an option to perform face swaps on videos as well (but it takes more time). - You can preview the results of the face swap on Remaker’s interface before saving the image. - Remaker also provides several templates that you can instantly use for face swapping.

#5: BasedLabs Face Swap The last alternative to Photoshop face swap is a highly sophisticated tool from BasedLabs. You can access it online and simply upload your photos to swap faces. - The overall user interface of BasedLabs is extremely simple and needs no learning experience. - Once you upload the original and the target image, the tool will automatically swap faces without any manual effort. - You can also make minor modifications and edits to the image before saving it. - There are other tools of BasedLabs that you further use like anime maker, hairstyle changer, etc.

How to Use an AI Face Swap Tool?

As I have listed above, using an AI face swap tool is extremely easy and it is not as complicated as learning how to face swap in Photoshop. Let’s consider the example of iFoto Face Swap, which is the best AI-powered tool for swapping faces. In this case, you can follow these three simple steps to swap faces in any picture with iFoto. Step 1: Upload the original image At first, you can just head to the official website of iFoto Sace Swap or use its mobile app. Now, you can browse and upload the image on which you want to swap a face or select from its existing templates.

Step 2: Select the face to be swapped Once the image is loaded, you will get several options on iFoto. For instance, you can go to its sidebar and select any face to be swapped. Here, you can find model images of different genders, age, ethnicity, and so on. You can simply select any face from the extensive list.

Alternatively, you can also upload an image of your choice on iFoto. Just click on the “Your Face” option from the sidebar and upload the image from which the face has to be cut-out. You can click on the add icon to browse and load the image of your choice.

Step 3: Swap faces and save the edited image Once both the images are uploaded, iFoto will process them, and will let you know once it is completed.

That’s it! You can now preview the results of the face swap and save the edited image by clicking on the “Download” icon adjacent to the image.

Conclusion

After following this guide, you can easily learn how to face swap in Photoshop. While the tool has been around for a while, it still takes a lot of time and effort to do face swap in Photoshop. That’s why you can consider a sophisticated AI-based tool like iFoto Face Swap that can instantly meet your requirements. The online tool is freely available and has a user-friendly interface, letting anyone (without even editing experience) swap faces in photos in seconds. Read the full article

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AI in Education: Medium For Learning or Teacher’s Replacement

We stand on the brink of a revolution by Introducing “AI in Education”. The transformative potential of artificial intelligence is not just reshaping industries but is also redefining the way how we educate and learn. From healthcare to finance and from analytics to marketing, AI’s footprint is evident, but its most profound impact might very well be in the classrooms of tomorrow.

The world has witnessed rapid technological advancements in the field of AI in the past few years. Industries have evolved, businesses have transformed, and our daily lives have become intertwined with digital innovations. Among these, AI stands out as a beacon of change, indicating a new era of possibilities. And as it saturates every sector, education emerges as a prime candidate for AI’s transformative touch.

A future where every student gets a personalized learning experience, where educators are empowered with tools of unprecedented precision, and where the boundaries of traditional classrooms are expanded beyond physical walls.

This journey into the world of AI in education is not just about technology. It’s about harnessing its power to create more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments. It’s about understanding the vast potential and the challenges, ensuring that as we step into the future, we do so with vision, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.

The Multiple Benefits of AI in Education

The integration of “AI in Education” is not just a technological shift, it’s a revolutionary change that offers a wide range of benefits.

What are the advantages that AI brings to the educational table?

Personalized Learning: One of the most significant breakthroughs AI offers is the ability to tailor educational content to individual student needs. The one-size-fits-all approach days are gone. With AI-driven platforms, students can now receive customized lessons, ensuring that learning is aligned with their pace and style. This personal touch ensures that no student is left behind, and each one gets the optimal learning experience tailored just for them.

Efficiency and Automation: For educators, AI is nothing short of a boon. Routine administrative tasks, which once consumed a significant chunk of their time, can now be automated. From grading assignments to tracking student attendance and performance, AI streamlines these processes, allowing educators to focus on what they do best — teaching.

Enhanced Engagement: The digital-age student is tech-savvy and often seeks interactive and engaging learning experiences. AI offers gamification, virtual reality (VR), and immersive learning experiences. These tools not only make learning fun but also enhance retention and understanding, making education a truly interactive experience.

Support for Diverse Needs: Every student is unique, and so are their learning needs. AI recognizes this diversity and offers tools specifically designed for students with disabilities and different learning styles. Be it speech recognition tools for the differently-abled or adaptive learning platforms for those with learning challenges,

Data-Driven Insights: In the age of information, data is king. AI harnesses the power of data analytics to provide insights into student performance. Educators can now get real-time feedback, identify areas of improvement, and strategize teaching methods to ensure every student achieves their full potential.

The benefits of integrating AI into education are manifold. It’s not just about making processes efficient. It’s about redefining the learning experience, making it more personalized, inclusive, and impactful.

AI’s Role in Rural and Underserved Areas

AI in Education extends beyond the state-of-the-art classrooms in urban centres. Its true potential will shine when it’ll reach the corners of the world where traditional education systems have often stuttered.

How AI is making waves in rural and underserved areas.

Bridging the Educational Divide: For decades, rural areas have fought with challenges like limited resources, fewer qualified teachers, and outdated teaching methods.

AI will emerge as a source of hope in such scenarios. With AI-driven educational platforms, students in remote areas can access high-quality content, interactive lessons, and even virtual tutors. It’s not just about providing education, it’s about ensuring that the quality of education is on par with urban centres.

This democratization of learning is pivotal in levelling the playing field and ensuring that every student, irrespective of their geographical location, has a fair shot at a quality education.

Virtual Classrooms and Remote Learning Opportunities: The concept of a classroom is being redefined. No longer confined to four walls, AI-powered platforms are creating virtual classrooms where students from different parts of the world can come together to learn. These virtual spaces offer interactive lessons, real-time feedback, and even opportunities for collaborative projects. For students in rural areas, this means they can access courses that might not be available in their local schools.

The Teacher and AI: A Collaborative Approach

The Education industry often raises a fundamental question: Will AI replace teachers?

At the heart of every educational journey is the teacher, a guiding force whose impact goes beyond academics. AI, with all its advancements, cannot replicate the human touch, empathy, understanding, and mentorship that teachers provide.

Instead, AI serves as a powerful tool in the hands of educators. It amplifies their capabilities, provides them with resources, and ensures that they can cater to the diverse needs of their students more effectively. The essence of teaching remains human; AI merely provides the tools to make this process more efficient and impactful.

AI Enhances Teacher Capabilities and Reduces Burnout. It is a noble profession, but it’s also one that comes with its set of challenges. Administrative tasks, grading assignments, and managing large classrooms can lead to burnout. This is where AI steps in as a saviour. By automating routine tasks, AI allows teachers to focus on what truly matters which is interacting with students, providing mentorship, and crafting impactful lessons.

Likewise, with AI-driven insights, teachers can identify areas where students might be struggling and tailor their teaching methods accordingly. This not only enhances the quality of education but also ensures that teachers find their roles more fulfilling and less exhausting.

In the grand scheme of education, teachers remain the artists, crafting the future of their students with dedication and passion.

AI, in this scenario, is the brush, the tool that allows them to paint more vividly, ensuring that every student gets a masterpiece of education tailored just for them.

Ethical and Legal Implications of AI in Education

The integration of AI in Education is not without its challenges. As we use the infinite benefits, it’s crucial to address the ethical and legal implications that arise.

Data Privacy Concerns: With AI systems collecting vast amounts of data to provide personalized learning experiences, data privacy emerges as a paramount concern. Schools, institutions, and ed-tech companies must ensure that the data collected is stored securely, and any potential breaches could compromise the personal information of students. It’s not just about securing data; it’s about building trust. Parents, educators, and students need the assurance that their data is used solely for educational purposes and is protected from any misuse.

Unbiased Algorithms: AI systems are only as good as the data they’re trained on. If this data carries biases, AI algorithms can retain and even amplify these biases. In an educational context, this could lead to unfair assessments, misguided learning recommendations, or even discrimination. AI systems in education must be trained on diverse and representative datasets, ensuring that the outcomes are fair and unbiased.

Legal Considerations and the Role of Policy: As AI becomes more integrated into the education system, there’s a pressing need for clear legal frameworks. These frameworks should address issues like data ownership, accountability in case of AI errors, and the rights of students and educators.

Moreover, policies should be in place to guide the ethical use of AI, ensuring that its integration aligns with the core values of education.

Potential Drawbacks and Challenges of AI in Education

Alongside the numerous benefits, there are potential pitfalls and challenges that educators, policymakers, and stakeholders must address.

Dependence on Technology: As classrooms become more tech-centric, there’s a growing concern about over-reliance on technology. While AI-driven tools can enhance learning, they shouldn’t overshadow the fundamental human aspects of education. There’s a risk that students might become too dependent on AI for answers, potentially stifling critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It’s crucial to strike a balance, ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, traditional learning methods.

The Risk of Depersonalized Education: One of AI’s strengths is its ability to provide personalized learning experiences. However, if not implemented thoughtfully, there’s a risk of education becoming too mechanized and losing its personal touch. The human connection between teachers and students is irreplaceable and AI should aid this connection, not diminish it. While the lessons might be AI-driven, the human essence of mentorship, guidance, and support remains intact.

Infrastructure and Training Requirements:

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THE IMPACT ON OTHER ARTS AND WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM IT

You may be aware of the ongoing strikes in Hollywood with protests against many decisions, including the use of A.I.

You've already seen it in action no doubt with the de-aging of actors on screen but the fear now is with a scan of your body and some dialogue, you can be represented on screen and paid only for the small contribution you made.

This leads to reduced wages and uncertainty to the future of not just actors but scriptwriters, directors and even musicians.

A.I is still in its infancy so there are errors, some more obvious than others to be found within their creations but who knows what progress will be made within the next 5, 10, 20 years.

We could be living in a World where everything creative could be made by machines and lack any human input other than a quick prompt and the real worry is, would anyone outwith the industries care?

We've seen the rise of piracy over the years when it comes to music and tv/movies. We're aware of the negative loss in earnings it can have on those involved but it's not stopped.

We may even see it rise again due to the number of different streaming services created nowadays and the cost of living having people weigh up what they can afford.

We see it with art as well, peoples work being used without credit and not receiving a penny of it as someone has posted it online as their own.

The other impact of social media is what could be considered the over saturation of art found online, it's great that there's a platform for so many artists but the attention span of our species is getting shorter and shorter and people can't be bothered scouring so many pages and images trying to find exactly what they're wanting.

So with A.I all that hassle is saved. Much like going to the shops or ordering online, it's so much more convenient to type what you're looking for and add it to the basket, even have it delivered rather than wander aimlessly in the aisles and cart your bags back home.

Despite the impact of piracy, movies are still breaking records and bands are selling out across the world, sometimes for ridiculous prices so there is still a large enough fan base out there to not be affected but what is it they're doing that separates them from the rest.

It could be down to popularity, through building up a fan base due to previous works or they could be just starting out and offer something different, something unique that brings a freshness to the market.

And that's where the art World fails. There are incredibly talented artists out there that won't be getting the recognition they deserve as they're lost within the sea of others online, mostly people regurgitating the same stuff they've found on Pinterest and were "inspired" by.

We are also told what is valuable and sought after by curators and galleries which heavily restricts success for artists but this is where we can learn from the likes of the bands Black Flag and Bob Vylan who produced their own music and done all their own advertising after labels refused to sign them.

The use of digital media as well means art can be created so easily by taking an image and adjusting some effects. I've done it myself, I started off in graphic design but grew bored of how easy and unimaginitive it can be, from minimalist logos and mostly Helvetica typefaces, to adding a grainy effect, there is not much creation from scratch, most of it is borrowing others work and and playing around with it, just like A.I.

But within all of that copying and pasting are some truly talented individuals who are creative and able to make something from scratch and they are the ones who will get the bigger jobs and more money and rightly so.

A.I is not a creator, it is a generator, it has no thoughts, no emotions, it is not an artist and much like movies and music, people will be able to tell the difference between authentic art and that which has been created by a soulless machine.

But to do that, we need to do something different from everyone else, we need to inspire and motivate ourselves and each other to do better, to be brave and not afraid to explore the unknown, the art world needs something new and when we find it, we need to embrace it, encourage it and promote it in hope it reaches a new audience of future artists to abandon the ease of digital assistance in placement of anything else.

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Marketing for Dispensaries: AI and Digital Marketing

With the broad easing of laws and regulations, the cannabis industry is becoming an increasingly saturated–and rapidly growing–marketplace. What was once a niche consumer space operating in a legal gray area is now a full-on legitimate force in the market. As new dispensaries and cannabis shops seem to be popping up every day, you need to do whatever you can to stay ahead of the competition. In addition to providing a superior product and top-tier customer service, marketing for dispensaries is proving increasingly vital. While there remains valuable opportunity for traditional out-of-home advertising, such as print ads, billboards, and bus benches, the digital space is an area that should really merit your focus. Digital marketing is a rapidly evolving field, and artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially revolutionize the way in which businesses manage their online presence in the coming years. What is Artificial Intelligence? AI, which many think of in connection with science fiction movies, has really come into its own in recent years. Technically speaking, AI is a mode of computer science where machines are created with the purpose of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. If you have been following the rise of AI, you may have heard of a few tools that have popped to write text and produce images. While still in a rudimentary state in many respects, AI is quickly advancing, and by using the right data, it can potentially automate areas of your business that could save you some serious money. How Can AI Impact Digital Marketing? How exactly AI will play a role in digital marketing remains to be seen, but those in the industry can see it playing out in a couple of ways. Customer service bots, in particular, could come to rely on AI. For your dispensary, being able to answer customers’ questions in this regard could produce real efficiency. Content creation, such as blog posts, YouTube videos, and social media posts could also be created via AI tools. As these aspects of digital marketing tend to be some of the most expensive, it would not be surprising to see businesses come to utilize AI in this way. The most immediate impact we may seem from AI, though, could be targeted ads. This is a digital marketing facet that requires a lot of data analysis, and AI could potentially streamline that process. Getting your business in front of relevant eyes is crucial in the digital arena, and any tool that could improve that strategy should be welcomed with open arms. Get the Best Marketing for Dispensaries – Work with Us! While AI may not have totally arrived yet, there are plenty of other ways to boost your digital presence in the cannabis marketing space. At Digital Mota, we work exclusively in this area, and we have a unique understanding of the industry. Whether you need SEO assistance, social media strategy, or web design, we can help. To learn more, contact us today to schedule your initial consultation with a digital marketing expert.

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Is digital marketing saturated?

The short answer is, yes, digital marketing is becoming increasingly saturated. We are seeing more and more businesses joining the digital marketing space, and that means there is a lot of competition out there.

The number of businesses targeting the same customers online can be high in some cases and it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd.

But that doesn't mean you should give up on digital marketing altogether. There are still plenty of opportunities for businesses to break through the noise and reach their target audiences. It just takes a bit of creativity and a willingness to stand out from the crowd.

“As Darko Gjorgjievski points out, word-of-mouth marketing allows us to create a growth loop. Each user brings more users, helping you rely less on traditional marketing cycles” – Stacked Marketer Newsletter

The key to success in this increasingly competitive landscape is making sure you have a clear understanding of your target audience and what they're looking for. That way, you can craft campaigns that meet their needs and stand out from the competition. 

You should also focus on developing relationships with your customers, rather than just trying to sell to them.

“45.9% of customers will prioritize customer experience over pricing and product in the next 5 years” – Adobe Accelerator eBook Series

The world of digital marketing changes quickly, so it's important to stay ahead of the curve if you want to make sure your campaigns remain effective. 

For instance, in the present day, businesses and marketers have already begun to take advantage of the AI technology. This also implies that as things are changing, it is necessary to keep up in order to seize market share. 

“We’re going to move into a territory where automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence will prevail over the rest, seeking maximum personalization in ads” - Elena Ferreras, Wink [Channable Email]

Another instance, focusing on niche markets can be an effective way to break into the digital marketing space.

“63% of consumers say companies need to do a better job of listening to feedback” – Qualtrics [Global Consumer Trends 2023, US]

So, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in digital marketing, so you can stay ahead of the pack, which is feasible and patience is essential, supported by persistent work.

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Overall, digital marketing is becoming saturated, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities out there for businesses or even for marketing community. 

Technology developments are a terrific way to step up your game and lead the way forward. With the right strategies, you can still make a name for yourself in this competitive landscape. 

P.S: Visit Digital Marketing Forum for more such insights and specific answers to most [unanswered] questions.

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TOP TECHNOLOGY AND WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRENDS

Over the last few decades, the influence of technology on our daily lives has been astounding. Do you recall when music was recorded on portable CDs and getting about required the use of paper maps and (gasp!) asking for directions? Many new models have been developed to make our lives better, and these same developments are being applied to the workplace too though. That is why we have published this article - to highlight some of the most important technological changes affecting workplace health and safety management.

 It's an exciting moment to work in the health and safety sector, with numerous emerging technologies already having a big influence on how we do things. And, given the rapid pace at which new concepts are being introduced to the market, there will be many more alternatives available in the not-too-distant future. It's an exciting moment!

 We've created a list of 5 leading technologies that have already been developed and will have a big influence on employee health and safety management when they are polished and improved.

 1.     Digital Interfaces

Since 1980, computers have revolutionized the way we operate, yet the range of hardware and software options has grown exponentially over the years. A few instances of how safety officials now have access to the information earlier only conceivable include the utilization of photographs and videos and the collection of digital signatures, timestamps, and geolocation tags from portable devices.

 The benefits of digitalization are numerous. Paper forms are now being overtaken with digital forms filled out on-site with mobile devices, combined with secure cloud storage of data and fast reporting features, which eliminates the need for outdated paper forms and their sluggish and expensive reporting. In addition, this digital platform will make it easy to incorporate all the exciting new technologies that will be launched in the coming years.

 2.     Wearable Technology

Safety technology isn't just for computers and mobile devices; it can also be worn by your staff to increase productivity while keeping them safe. This industry is fast growing and is expected to expand further in the future years. Here are three examples that have previously been produced and are commercially available:

Exoskeletons

Any sci-fi enthusiast who enjoys movies like Iron Man, The Expanse, or just about any space movie has probably seen something similar. To enhance your strength or avoid damage from repetitive jobs, such as lifting heavy objects, you can wear an exoskeleton.

Despite the reality that this technology is still in its initial stages, we may expect to see a lot more of it as science advances. Exoskeletons are now highly expensive and have certain limits in terms of usability, but if the entertainment industry is any indication, we may anticipate huge things from them shortly.

 Location tracking devices

Employees may now wear devices that track their whereabouts and enable them to immediately request assistance. These are incredibly significant for workers who work individually, but they are also useful in an emergency if workers do not make it to the muster place. People in need of help can be identified using location monitoring devices, reducing the number of emergency workers needed to find them. This technology can be provided in the form of a physical device, an app for existing phone devices, or a hybrid of the two.

 Vital Sign Monitors

Vital signs can be monitored in dangerous environments using wearable sensors. An early warning system that includes heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation levels allow for early intervention or early medical reaction before the problem becomes more serious. Wearables come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and new technology is continuously being released. In the wearable industry, a newcomer blends textiles with tracking technology — t-shirts that monitor your vital signs. Men's and women's shirts equipped with cardiac and respiratory sensors are generally available on the market.

 3.     Drones

Drones get a lot of attention and are frequently acquired for amusement purposes. The aerial perspectives they present give spectacular unique perspectives that we aren't used to experiencing. And this shift in viewpoint has resulted in a significant increase in their worth to the health and safety management sector for two key reasons:

· Drones can capture images and videos out of any height or aspect.

· Drones may inspect regions that are dangerous to reach on foot or by vehicle.

 4.     Artificial Intelligence (AI)

When we talk about artificial intelligence, we usually think of human-like robots & supercomputers such as HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey or Agent Smith from The Matrix — Hollywood is fond of telling us of the threats of AI. The everyday uses of AI, on the other hand, are completely different from what we see on the big screen and are already giving significant value daily.

AI may be found everywhere. Every time you check Google Maps, use face detection to unlock your device, engage with a chatbot on a website, or conduct a Google search, you are interacting with AI.

 5.      Virtual Reality

Virtual reality may immediately think of video games, and it's also become a tremendous tool for business. Its usefulness derives from replicating situations, which has shown to be highly beneficial for health and safety training in the past couple of years. The use of a VR simulator before utilizing a new type of truck is a good example.

 Companies have been using virtual reality to walk inside an oil pipeline to examine it for leaks or degradation. Think the savings in averted calamities! For decades, pilots in training have used simulators to learn how to fly without really stepping foot inside an airplane. Virtual reality now makes this level of instruction available to essentially everyone.

  Conclusion

Technology may provide an exciting glimpse into how our lives could be better while also generating concern about how to stay up with and incorporate these improvements into our current workflow. Thinking back over the last several decades, it's difficult to deny that technology has brought many benefits while also posing a new set of challenges. However, as a consequence of increased efficiency, communication, and availability of information, decision-making has become easier and convenient.

 From a safety point of view, several really interesting technologies are being developed, and scientific advancements will lead to improvements in general worker health and wellness. Employee safety training, the capacity to decrease the physical toll of repetitious activities, and reduced exposure to hazardous situations will all help us to perform better and more effectively. Most significantly, it should allow us all to return home to our families securely. Perhaps in a flying vehicle.

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Kakuriyo Light Novel Volume 6, Chapter 1: The perfect taste for the autumn harvest of new rice

This work was translated from this website. All credits go to 友麻碧 and 深夜读书会. I do not own anything.

Whoo, here you go. Volume 6 baby!

This takes place after the anime, so it’s all uncharted territory basically.

Previous Chapter

“Aoi-san, we’re already at our limit!”

“Um! Do we have to stop here for today……”

This is Moonflower, and the time is late September. 

I- Tsubaki Aoi, am frowning due to inner regret, leaning in close to stare at the refrigerator with few ingredients left. 

The situation before me is like being cut off by the enemy forces, facing the desperate situation of trying to do everything. Today’s business should be able to do only this much, and we won’t be able to accept any more customers.

As usual, Moonflower’s operations are understaffed, often becoming too busy to deal with. On days where there are particularly many guests, the ingredients may be exhausted halfway, forcing Moonflower to close early; yet if the sufficient amount is prepared in advance, the day’s business might be particularly deserted. It is really difficult to catch a balance.

Furthermore, I’m alone in managing the affairs of the store and I feel like I can’t keep doing so anymore. It’s really a problem. 

“Although the previous incident at Orio-ya, including the ceremony details, was quietly covered up, it still caused enthusiastic debate among the citizens of the Hidden World. In all aspects, Aoi-san has managed to become the topic here, receiving even more interest from the ayakashi, leading the name of Moonflower to be passed along to great distance……”

After closing up shop, Ginji-san and I sat on the bar counter for a short break. We bit into the dried persimmons that we got from a customer while sipping our tea. 

“Ginji-san, while your tone is full of emotion, I did not voluntarily make a name in the Hidden World.”

“Mmm, I understand. It is the ayakashi who are actively focusing on you…… But thanks to that, Moonflower’s business is flourishing!”

Originally tired, Ginji-san’s expression suddenly changed and showed a face full of joy, but my heart was full of uneasiness at the same time.

From a debt-owing standpoint, of course I would like to see a prosperous business. However, if the operating methods in the store are not adjusted or improved, I have a feeling that it will affect the standard of the meals sooner or later, leading me to feel sorry for the customers that specially come to the door.

Ah…...let’s change the topic for a moment, this persimmon is really delicious. The sweetness exuded from the soft part inside and the slight remain of the bitter flavor is what I particularly like. 

Although there are many people who hate persimmons, this is a snack that grandpa used to eat. It has a familiar taste to me.

“It seems…...that it’s almost time for Moonflower to hire a new employee.”

“New employee? But you’re right, relying on just Ginji-san and I, is really a bit tough…...”

I agree with Ginji-san’s proposal. Ever since the opening of Moonflower, it has just been the two of us working hard together along the way.

But Ginji-san also has other departments that he has to manage. 

I think the store should just straight up hire new people for help.

“In order to let Aoi-san focus on her cooking, first of all, we should increase the number of waiters in the field. I will try to post a sign on the bulletin board of Tenjin-ya before I start.” 

“I wonder what kind of people will come to apply……”

Why am I saying it like I have decided to hire a new person……

“Mistress Aoi is too much!”

A ghost fire suddenly appeared from my necklace. It was Ai. 

She puffed her cheeks angrily with the same appearance as me. 

“You already have me as a follower, and still want to hire new employees! You should just let me work then!”

“Huh? Do you want to work so much, Ai?”

“Haven’t I always strongly asked?”

Was this the case? I tried to think about it. 

Ai showing up from the necklace has basically only been during dinner time, or to find Chibi to play with. 

I’ve always thought of her as an ayakashi that has yet to grow up, so I’ve never thought of accepting her as an employee. 

“But Ai, you always become tired after coming out for a while, and then run back into the necklace, don’t you? Furthermore, if you have the same appearance as me, it feels like there are two mes in Moonflower, which is very weird.”

“......would it be weird?”

Ai and I both looked at Ginji-san.

Our expressions seem to be asking for his opinion: “Hey, what do you think?”

“Uh, well…...since Ai knows best what Aoi-san is thinking, I would of course like to have you help. But if you maintain the same appearance as Aoi-san, I think it is a bit inappropriate.”

“Why, why do you say so? Young master, I also want to try my best……”

Ai pleaded tearfully with Ginji-san. Saying that with my face seemed to have confused and panicked Ginji-san. His eyes shifted, and he stuttered a reply: “But…… this……”

“This feels like it will confuse the customers. Mistakenly thinking that it’s me, but it turning out to be Ai; or in reverse, mistaking me for Ai.”

“This is indeed one of the problems…… But, disregarding the operations of the store first, having a follower that can change their appearance to match the master’s is actually extremely precious. This may be better to not share with the world.”

“Is it?”

“Mmm. Having a look-alike avatar can serve as your last life saving trump card. But on the other hand, it may also be used unscrupulously by people. So if possible, I hope you will try your best to not highlight Ai’s existence……”

Ginji-san glanced at Ai to see her biting her lower lip with tears like a child, and then scratched his head in distress.

“If you want Ai to work in this store, you may need two conditions- one is that she can’t doze during work hours, and two, she has to transform into a new appearance.”

“......New appearance.”

Ai and I tilted our heads in uncomprehension. 

Not being able to doze during work hours is understandable. This was obvious. 

“Does this mean that you want her to change into someone other than me?”

“No, it means that I’m asking her to learn to change into a new appearance of her own- also her own original look.”

“Ori, original look?”

These words seem to make Ai confused. 

“Let me think of how to explain…...For example, Tokihiko-san from Orio-ya. He used to be a small demon fire, and now has his own appearance instead of copying others. There’s a big difference in imitating others and creating your own appearance, so I’m not sure if Ai-san, who is still so young, has such a capability……”

However, Ai raised one hand up high and vowed: “I want to give it a try!”

“I, I will work hard to create my own appearance!”

“Oh……” (T/N: this is said in agreement)

Looking at Ai’s energetic appearance, Ginji-san and I applauded softly to show admiration.

“However, it’s almost time for me to sleep, so I’m going back into the necklace first.”

“......”

Ai immediately became a ghost fire, and returned back into the necklace. 

The necklace gleamed with gently pulsing light, like the breaths of Ai as she slept peacefully.

“Compared to the appearance problem, this seems to be a bigger one.”

“The reason that she would need to sleep so often may be because she’s still growing. When she grows up, she should be able to stay up like a normal ayakashi, since ayakashi have no need for sleep in the first place.”

“Listening to you say that, the sleep time of the employees in Tenjin-ya is indeed very short. I originally thought it was an illegal business or the like, but it turns out that this is not the case……”

“Uh, no no no! How could it be an illegal business, Tenjin-ya’s treatment can be considered quite superior in the Hidden World. It’s just that the business is busy.”

“Huh? Why does this answer seem to be a bit of a walk through a gray area.”

Forget it, anyway, I get enough sleep every day and have a holiday tomorrow, so I don’t have any comments. 

But no matter how, every business day is still very busy. If Ai could help, I couldn’t be more happy.

“Aoi, I want to eat.”

“Ah, that guy is here.”

“That guy” that I referred to was a certain snow woman. 

That is, the former young proprietress, now waitress, Oryo. She arrived at Moonflower as usual after getting off work.

“Sorry, Oryo, there is nothing left today.”

“Huuuuuuuuuuhhhh! Again? What about rice? You don’t even have rice?”

“If it’s white rice, I can just cook it again, but we don’t have any dishes. And tomorrow, Moonflower is taking a break. There aren’t any ingredients left.”

“Then just cook white rice for me. Anyway, I like rice the most, and just the new rice will taste delicious.”

“......”

If you want to eat just white rice, you can go wherever you want…...Ginji-san and I lowly exchanged whispers. 

However, seeing that Oryo had already been lazily sitting on the bar seat, I helplessly spit out a “Really, what should I do with you” and stood up to prepare the white rice.

As Oryo said, it is now the most delicious season for new rice. 

Especially in the land of the Ogre Gate, where the high-end brand rice ‘Ogre Sui Xiang’ is produced, the rice is harvested between late August and early September and immediately polished, launching in the market at this time. 

Moonflower also uses this kind of fragrant Ogre rice, its specialty being that every grain of rice is saturated with water.Therefore, the rice can be cooked with lesser water, and will be more delicious. Although I want to let the rice soak for half an hour, I wonder if Oryo has the patience to wait……

“Hey, Oryo-san!”

Following closely behind was a young girl with chestnut-brown hair, striking raccoon dog ears and a ball of furry round tail. 

She is one of the waitresses from Tenjin-ya, Kasuga. 

“You forgot your corkscrew in the banquet hall. Oryo-san, you rushed to Moonflower immediately after work, and the new waiters can’t find you anywhere. But I kept it first, and said that I would help hand it over to you.”

“Ah, really? Kasuga, you’re an errand girl in front of even your juniors?” 

“The main reason also lies with you, Oryo-san. Everyone is very serious about their work attitudes.”

“Ah, yes yes yes, Kasuga you work very hard too.”

I don’t know whether it was because Oryo was tired after just finishing work or what, but she responded causally without any real interest and patted Kasuga’s hair. 

Then she took the corkscrew that had an ice bell hanging from its head, and stuffed it directly into her kimono belt.

‘Dingling~~’ The clear sound of the bell rang out.

“That ice bell is so beautiful.”

“Well, I would never gift it to you, Kasuga.”

“I don’t want it either okay…...I’m just asking you to take better care of it in the future.”

Kasuga replied in frustration and sighed. It was hard to tell who was the senior from this response. 

“Ah, that’s right. Young master, the Odanna is looking for you.”

“Eh! Really? Kasuga-san. Right, it could be about the autumn festival…...Aoi-san, I’ll say goodbye for now and head to the main inn.”

“Mmm, you’ve worked hard, Ginji-san.”

Ginji-san quickly nodded to me, and left Moonflower in a hurry.

“Kasuga ah, you’re still the same as before, being entrusted with so many tasks.”

“Yeah, everyone uses me as an errand girl, but I’m used to it, so it doesn’t matter.”

Kasuga lightly sits on the seat next to Oryo. It seems like she also decided on eating plain white rice from the new rice here.

“Aoi, is it not done yet? I’m hungry. I thought using the Hidden World rice cooker would have it done in a matter of minutes?” 

“Aiyo, Oryo, wait patiently for a while. It’s rare to use such good new rice, so it should soak in the water for a while.”

“Huh? You don’t have to work so hard. Hurry up, start cooking. I’m so hungry.”

If it was the usual me, I would start cooking because I can’t convince her. But in order to taste the deliciousness of the new rice, I want to do my best and choose the most exquisite cooking method.

However, Oryo’s patience seemed to have reached a limit. She began to smack the counter table. 

“Aoi, Aoi~~ rice, let me eat rice~~”

“Hey hey hey, that baby over there! Stop smacking, this table is already an old antique.”

I can’t stand it, Oryo is so capricious.

“Hey, is there anything to eat?”

It was no surprise that Akatsuki would show up now. 

Oryo, Kasuga and Akatsuki- the three of them always come here and become food-scrounging ayakashi. 

“Akatsuki, I need to apologise first, we don’t have a single ingredient left today. Oryo said she’s okay with just eating white rice, so I’m about to cook it now.”

“Then I’ll have white rice too, do you have any pickled vegetables?”

Akatsuki chose to sit two spaces beside Kasuga, which was the same as usual. 

“There are many ingredients for bibimbap. I’ll put it on the table later. There’s no other way to say it, ayakashi really love rice.”

I finally moved the rice cooker onto the stove, and cooked it on the fire. The Hidden World’s rice cooker can cook fragrant rice in less than 5 minutes, which is really convenient. 

“Akatsuki, I heard you didn’t use any of your special leaves this year? Do you not even have a girlfriend, and have only work as an interest? Is there really such a man.”

I don’t know if Oryo was bored to craziness or hungered to craziness. She bypassed Kasuga to find fault with Akatsuki. She has such a bad habit, always messing with the younger ayakashi just for the fun of it. 

But Akatsuki, who had finished working for the day, was exhausted and returned her comment with an impatient expression. 

“You should learn more about how to have some fun. A guy like you, who looks like he has a bad temper and doesn’t know how to relax and have some fun, won’t be welcomed among girls no matter how hard working you are.”

“Oryo, stop nagging me.”

“Wow! You have no respect! I’m older than you in terms of qualifications, and I’m older than you in terms of age!”

“That means nothing. Now that you don’t have the title of young proprietress, you’re just another waitress. Comparing the front desk manager and waitress, obviously I’m greater.”

“Hmph! What a displeasing man!”

“Oryo-san, you’re so noisy.”

Oryo’s high pitched voice was too ear damaging, leading Akatsuki and Kasuga to cover their ears. 

However I just listened to their conversation silently, and opened the kitchen refrigerator in the store.

Although there are not enough ingredients to make a decent dish, there are a few frequently prepared side dishes. After taking out these side dishes, I quietly laughed to myself. Ha ha ha, ha ha ha……

“Aoi let out a very strange laugh.”

“......Anyway, she must be thinking about something related to cooking.”

“Don’t even talk about us, she’s an ayakashi who cooks all the time.”

The three who were still quarreling a second ago now began to lowly exchange bad words about me. 

But I didn’t pay them any attention. 

The long-awaited new rice was finally done. I let the white rice stay in the pot for a while and then opened it. The rising heat was accompanied by the fragrance, which made my stomach grunt involuntarily. 

Mix the freshly cooked rice in a cutting motion, then put it into the wooden rice bucket. 

I pinched the rice that was sticking on the back of the rice spoon and tasted it. The chewiness and sweetness of the new rice were a real treat.

“If it’s white rice, there are so many shops around for that. Here, eat to your heart’s content.”

I placed the rice bucket on the bar counter and helped Akatsuki and Kasuga to fill up normal rice bowls, while filling Oryo’s in the large bowl that she usually used. 

Each grain of rice that was overflowing from the bowl was full and shiny. It really was a tastiness that only new rice had. 

“Yeah, I’m going to start!”

Oryo picked up the chopsticks and the big bowl, and without another word, started eating the white rice in big mouthfuls. 

Huh…...I can finally close her mouth. 

“Kasuga, Akatsuki, both of you are hungry right? Please, eat.”

“Yeah. But to eat it plainly just like Oryo, is a little bit hard to swallow……”

“Do you not have any side dishes or the like, Aoi?”

“Hoho, how about using this for bibimbap?”

I placed a jar in between Kasuga and Akatsuki.

They were stunned at first, then carefully looked at the contents of the jar. 

Kasuga seemed to immediately get it. 

“Ah! I know. This is boiled mushrooms, right?”

“That’s right. Using the large amounts of mushrooms that were harvested in the fall to make this homemade side dish, it is a perfect match with the white rice. Recently, the autumn orders in the store would order for a match like this.”

I opened the bottle cap, used the wooden spoon to pick up a full scoop of boiled mushroom sauce, and placed them in both of their rice bowls. The cooked mushrooms were the colour of coffee, and slowly flowed down the top of the white rice hills……

This side dish used enoki, beech and shiitake mushrooms, seasoned with the favourite sweet soy sauce of the ayakashi. 

In addition to the sugar, mirin and cooking wine, which are necessary ingredients in general practice, I also added red pepper and vinegar to give the sweetness a slightly spicy taste, accompanied by a slightly sour taste.

For frequently prepared side dishes, this is a very good dish that matches everything. Excluding matching it with rice, it is also very tasty to have with cold tofu or boiled vegetables. 

Kasuga and Akatsuki half mixed the boiled mushrooms with rice and half swept it into their mouths in big bites. 

“Well, eating is especially delicious when you are hungry.”

“......This is really delicious.”

The chewing sounds of enoki mushrooms from the both of them made a crisp and sweet sound. 

Oryo was possibly sick of eating just white rice, and felt curious about the boiled mushrooms that Kasuga and Akatsuki were enjoying. She had been secretly eyeing the jar from the beginning……

“Oryo, take it if you want to eat it-”

But Oryo didn’t even listen to me finish, and had already snatched the jar away.

“Ahh! My rice buddy!”

“Oryo, you really took it for yourself! This is too low!”

 “Kasuga, Akatsuki, don’t be worried. I still have some here.”

I couldn’t bear it, and found several side dishes that went well with rice to bring to them.

There are plum meat hijiki fragrant pine, miso puree with lotus root added, and vinegared kombu white radish……

The daily set meal in the eatery will always have side dishes that pair well with rice, so I usually make several kinds of preserved spares.

“This is personally my highly recommended side dish. Dried hijiki boiled in water and crispy dried plum meat chopped randomly are fried together with bonito broth until it is dry. It is very good with white rice.” 

Bearing the painful loss of the boiled mushroom sauce, Akatsuki then tried to use the plum meat lamb lettuce fragrant pine to pair with the white rice. 

The crispy taste and sourness of the plum meat together with the rich and fresh sweetness of the hijiki, covering each grain of rice, was another delightful taste. This fragrant pine alone could give people a type of satisfaction without need of any other side dishes. In addition, it is also recommended to mix it with white rice and knead it into a rice ball to enjoy. The taste will also be very good. 

One after another, Akatsuki also tried some minced-miso meat and pickled kelp white radish. Seeing that these side dishes were being eyed by Oryo again, I took a small dish and separated a little for her. 

With an increase in the varieties of side dishes, it painted a colourful vision that could be enjoyed fully by the viewers. There was also a hesitation of deciding what to eat next, which made me jump for joy.

It’s nice to occasionally enjoy the pure taste of new rice like this.

I decided to also have dinner like this, so I walked back to the kitchen to get my usual rice bowl. At this moment……

“Ahhh! I remember!”

Right, there were still two pieces of autumn salmon fish freezing in the refrigerator, usually used in the cooking of the employees’ breakfasts.

It just needed to be taken out and thawed, and I could make one more side dish!

“Hehehe, when it comes to the classic ways of accompanying rice, of course it has to be the salmon floss……” 

Without saying anything else, I put the salmon pieces on a demon-fire powered defrosting disc to thaw, removed the skin and dry fried its surface, adding salt, broth, mirin, wine and other seasonings before turning it down to low heat. I then used the wooden spatula to loosely separate the salmon pieces and stir fried it, easily serving it. Hehe, hehehe…….

“Weird, Aoi is laughing in the kitchen again.”

“I can smell fried fish.”

“Hey, Aoi! Why are you secretly frying salmon in the kitchen alone! Don’t think you can fool my nose!”

“......Don’t worry, Kasuga, Oryo, Akatsuki, I made enough for everyone to eat together.”

Coming to the final step before starting the pan- after the salmon meat has dried and become loose, pour the white sesame and sesame oil into the pan, and stir-fry it slightly. 

And the homemade salmon floss is completed. It’s just that simple to make it. 

“I’m ready to start! This is the invincible rice buddy- the dry-fried salmon bits loved by men, women and children. You would better understand it by straight-up calling it fragrant salmon, right?”

“Oh oh oh……”

“It smells so fragrant.”

Bringing the fragrant salmon bits before them, Oryo and Akatsuki immediately exclaimed.

Their rice bowls were already empty, and they were trying to get another bowl. Really, these two. This time, they started to quarrel over grabbing the rice spoon in front of the rice bucket, so Kasuga automatically ran to get another. At the end of the day, she really is the most mature person here…...

“Ah, it’s finally my turn to sit down and eat a meal!”

After a lot of work, I finally picked up my rice bowl and added some white rice, and deeply savoured supper. 

First of all, let’s taste the fluffy and delicate, fresh fragrant salmon bits.

Whether it is used for making rice balls or as a side dish of a bento, it is a very popular bibimbap ingredient. 

Generally, bottled salmon floss is also available on the market. Although the ready made ones are also really good, I will still try to make them myself so that I can adjust the taste and texture to my liking. 

Use a spoon to scoop up a spoonful of bright pink-orange salmon floss, put it on the freshly cooked white rice, and sweep it into the mouth while mixing. 

Ah ah…… this autumn salmon that brings with it delicious fat, really is the taste of autumn. Although I chose to mash the whole piece of salmon into minced meat to make fragrant loose bits, the deliciousness and saltiness match the sweetness of the white rice really well. In addition, the added white sesame and sesame oil also work, releasing a compelling aroma in the mouth along with the taste of salmon. 

“Ah, this is really delicious, I feel like I can have another big bowl of rice……”

“Oryo-san will get fat if you continue to eat, but I also want to have another bowl……”

“Sure enough, eating salmon in the autumn is a must. It really goes well with rice.”

Everyone seems to be very satisfied with the fragrant salmon floss. 

Ah! Damn. Mouthful after mouthful of white rice, I couldn’t stop myself…… I’ll end up consuming too much carbohydrates like this……

Adding the miso minced meat with lotus root was also great. The rich miso-flavored ground meat was paired with crispy lotus roots, altogether with rice. If you want to eat something refreshing to change up the taste, come try pickled kelp white radish and enjoy the crispy taste……

“Aoi-dono……”

At this moment, Sasuke, the gardener of Tenjin-ya, came to Moonflower.

Sasuke was still clad in his ninja uniform, but carried a big bamboo basket with him. 

What was inside turned out to be fresh red-shelled eggs.

“This is a batch of eggs laid by the cassowary in the evening. The Odanna told the young master that it was unbearable to see that the lot of you have only rice to eat, so he ordered me to send the eggs here. That way, you can mix it with your rice.” 

“......”

We felt an electric shock like a flint was struck.

Raw eggs. This is the best product among all others in accompanying rice, crowned.

Not good. Suddenly there’s TKG (Note: TKG is the abbreviation of ‘raw egg bibimbap’ in Japanese, taken from the first letter of its Roman pinyin.). I didn’t expect to be able to make raw egg bibimbap with new rice…...

“Ah, I want another bowl.”

“Ah! Oryo, you’re too deceitful, I want one too.”

“I want one too, since there are now eggs.” 

These lot of ayakashi continued to eat bowl after bowl of rice in the dead of night. Forget it, I don’t intend to stop them.

“I would also like to fill my stomach with rice to my heart’s content.”

“Yeah, Sasuke, come and sit down too.”

Everyone at the scene couldn’t hide their expectations for the raw egg bibimbap.

Make a hole in the middle of the hot white rice and beat the egg in, so that the moving raw egg fills the gap perfectly. 

The yolk of the cassowary eggs is bright yellow. The plump and shiny outer membrane is full of irresistible charm. 

Ahh, just by looking at it, I already knew this was going to taste absolutely delicious!

“Raw egg bibimbap is definitely best matched with sweet sauce from the Hidden World.”

I chose the most classic combination. 

“Soy sauce is also not bad, but a few drops of sesame oil is also great.”

Oryo really took the rich route. 

“Is eating it with tsukemen sauce and green wasabi a minority route……”

Akatsuki glanced aside and muttered, but it sounded good. 

“I always eat it with citrus vinegar and soy sauce. If there are bonito flakes and fried noodle balls, I will also add them.”

Kasuga’s preferred taste always brings a feel of Tanuki color. (Note: ‘Tanuki-color’ - In Japanese, the pronunciation of “Tanuki” also refers to “oolong or soba noodles with fried noodle balls”.) (T/N: I have NO idea what this means, but I’m pretty sure it’s a pun?)

“I always eat the original flavor.”

Sasuke’s preferred taste is very simple and neat. 

“Yeah, good. Let’s all enjoy it the way we like.”

In response to the needs of everyone present, I prepared various seasonings and placed them in the center of the table. 

I still pursued the classic, dripping a few drops of soy sauce on the egg yolk, and mixed it with my rice after piercing it with my chopsticks. What is it with the moment of happiness that emerges at this? 

First of all, to taste the unmixed mixture, I first dig up a mouthful of the egg yolk that has not completely dissipated. 

“Ah ah…… the texture of the first bite of the raw bibimbap really is different.”

This is the moment when you can most enjoy the rich flavor of the egg yolk. Eat this first bite first, then fully stir the egg white and rice well, and enjoy the authentic raw egg bibimbap. 

“Hey, listen to me, this lotus root miso meat mash is super good with raw egg bibimbap!”

Kausga’s new discovery brought everyone’s focus to the miso mash. 

Oh oh, the two really match, what an amazing discovery!

Raw egg bibimbap is really a great invention. Just the egg with rice is so delicious, and a little bit of thought on the seasoning can create a variety of different flavors and become even more amazing. 

“It seems that you are all eating with gusto.”

“Ah, Odanna-sama.”

The Odanna and Ginji-san came to Moonflower together. 

Oryo, Kasuga, Akatsuki and Sasuke, who in the previous second had forgotten me and had been greatly gulping down their food, now stopped their movements to stand up and bow deeply to the Odanna. 

“It’s fine, it’s fine, you should all continue eating, it’s rare to get so many eggs after all.”

They seemed to have been waiting for this sentence of permission from the Odanna, and immediately returned to their positions and continued to eat.  

“Hey, what’s the matter with you, Odanna-sama? It’s been a while since you showed up here. Do the both of you want to eat raw egg bibimbap too? There are still a lot of eggs and white rice.” 

“No thanks, I just had a meal at the banquet party just now.”

“I also had a few drinks. The alcohol is a bit strong, so…… well, please let me start later.”

Both Ginji-san and the Odanna do seem to be a little bit drunk. 

The need for socialising at work is necessary, of course, but everything seemed fine, so why was the Odanna here? 

Taking advantage of this conversation, the Odanna suddenly offered me an invitation. 

“Aoi, Moonflower will rest tomorrow, right? If you have time, why not go out on a date with me.”

“......what?”

The four who had been eating before now momentarily stopped their chopsticks.  

But the Odanna, who had voiced out the sentence and seemed to be in a good mood, just continued on with a smile: 

“After the incident at Orio-ya, I haven’t been able to reward you well, and even continued to let you keep busy with the business in the store. And I myself wasn’t able to spare you any time, so I feel sorry for you. Personally, I hope to create a happy time for you, Aoi, my newlywed……”

“But I’m happy every day.”

“Right! Let’s go enjoy ourselves at the orchard. Pick some grapes or apples or something, and we can even use them as ingredients- what do you think!”

The Odanna held my shoulders tightly. I’ve always felt that his expressions were always too strong. 

Asking me how I feel, I also……

“Apples and grapes huh……”

I pressed my index finger to my chin, and began to imagine it in my mind. These two fruits are indeed the seasonal specialties that are particularly delicious in autumn. 

“Yeah, let’s go then, Odanna-sama- I’m really interested in the orchard!”

“Aoi, I’m so glad you agreed.”

The Odanna breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. 

The lot that were eating their raw egg bibimbap behind me also resumed moving their chopsticks. 

“Aoi-san, the orchard is located in the mountainous area at the junction of our northeastern land and the neighboring northern land. The maple season arrives earlier on that mountain. I heard that it has all turned red already. Please be sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery tomorrow.”

“Ginji-san, you’re not going?”

“Me? I……”

“Ginji, you have also been too busy to take a vacation because of what happened at Orio-ya last time, right? Do you want to come together tomorrow?”

The Odanna also offered him an invitation. Ginji-san looked at the two of us however, then smiled slightly and shook his head. 

“No thanks, I…… I want to stay in the inn, and help guard Tenjin-ya for the both of you, who will be out.”

Ginji-san’s response was just like his usual style. 

But as he was rejecting the invitation, he did not look at me at all.