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Mina x Reader: When Death comes knocking

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A/N: First of three Misamo fics

“Thanks again. You’re a lifesaver.”  Your coworker thanks you profusely through the phone

“No problem, just send the files over, I���ll take a look at it. Quicker we solve this case, the quicker those pensioners get their money back. Alright, I’ll see you in the office tomorrow.” You reply through the phone, phone wedged between your head and shoulder as you search through your cabinet, searching for sustenance for what you were sure was going to be a long night. Standing at your kitchen island, you yawn as you open the tea bag, a cup of hot water in your hand. As you walk to your table, the low hum of your computer the only sound disturbing an otherwise peaceful night, you hear the doorbell ring. That’s odd, you mused, it was late. Who could be here? Throwing a sweater on as you walked, you stepped to the door, opening it while rubbing your eye. At the door, stood a slender figure, body covered by a long black robe, a scythe in one hand, and a scroll in the other. A scroll with your name on it. “Good Evening, I’m here to collect your soul.” The black clad figure said. “Oh, honey, it’s late, why don’t you come in for a cup of tea? Everything else can wait.” You beckoned her into the room, much to the confusion of the figure at the door. “Please do come in and close the door behind you, if you would, it gets windy at night, and it’s a tad chilly.” You say, walking back to the drawer, taking another tea bag. The figure stood confused, but she nodded, stepping in, closing the door behind her as her scythe shrunk to the size of a hair, picking it and putting it into her ear. “Please, sit. Is there anything else I can get you?” You asked, setting the cup down before her, bundling up the documents on your table and setting them aside. “You’re not afraid?” The figure asked, looking at you in confusion. “What do I call you? Calling you Grim Reaper seems a little lengthy,  Thanatos is, well, it’s not the simplest either.” “Mina.” She said, slowly reaching for the cup, still trying to figure out what you were doing. Was this some kind of trick, to stall her long enough for you to make a worthless attempt at running, or some attempted drugging of a non-corporeal form that just amounted to a sad waste of drugs. Mina had seen it all, collecting souls for so long, some people did think themselves able to elude death. “Well, Hollywood likes to vilify you, that you are the personification of death, and that you want to drag souls to the afterlife, kicking and screaming. But you’re just doing your job. Ferrying us into the next plane, soothing us along the ride.” You say, leaning back on the couch, sipping your tea. Mina was stunned, to say the least. She had seen every reaction to her arrival. Fear, Anger, Desperation, Bargaining, Denial, Delusion, Acceptance even. But no one really understood her. “That’s a new one.” Mina commented, a light chuckle. “Perhaps. I see a lot in the world, so I have a rather unique view on the world, if I could say so myself.” You say, running a hand through your hair with a sigh. “Besides, I can’t imagine it’s easy for you. Sure, taking the souls of the bad people, probably pretty satisfying. But the souls of the innocent, those undeserving of death. Watching them cry and beg for their lives. It can’t be easy.” You asked, Mina’s gaze softening as moments from her infinite life flashed before her. “It isn’t all bad. It’s not always a good experience, seeing good people go, but I consider it an honour, to ferry their souls to the afterlife, to find peace.”

“Do you have a favourite story? You’ve reaped the souls of every person who has ever passed, I’m sure some have stood out to you.” You asked, seeing Mina look confused. “You’re an interesting one.” Mina with a small smile, though you could see the confusion hidden within “There was this lady, most who knew her called her Kam, and she had a wife, Jimin. They were good people. Jimin was the daughter of a successful businessman. When they inherited the business, they used their financial freedom to help those in need. They funded orphanages, organised several non-profits. They were good people. Her wife passed away several years ago. I took her on a quiet evening, when the two had gone camping. After the initial shock wore off, all Jimin wanted was 5 minutes. She woke Kam up, speaking her last words to her. A reassurance of love, last pleas to take care of herself. Before Jimin left, she had set Kam down, making her think it was a dream. So, years later, when I came to collect Kam’s soul, she seemed unsurprised. She spoke of that night. She asked if it really was a dream, or did Jimin really speak to her before she died. It was a heartwarming sight. To know that two people could love each other so much, that they feared the other being lonely more than they feared death.” “Love must be a foreign thing for you, huh? I mean no offence by that of course, just that, I assume being the Grim Reaper doesn’t leave much time for love.” You say softly. Mina shoots you back a small smile. It was nice to be understood. “Well, I’ve wasted enough of your time, we probably need to get going soon?” You warily ask, feeling your heart thumping against your chest, fighting to escape. “We have some time. Can I ask you some questions?” Mina asked with a smile. “Of course. Before that though, do you mind if we go somewhere else? Outside maybe? I heard the stars are showing tonight, it’s supposed to be beautiful.” You say with a smile, moving from your seat, refilling Mina’s cup before walking out to the small patch of grass in front of your home. Mina looked on in confusion, but mostly amusement. The path she was set on was a lonely one. This was fun. “Come!” You pull Mina out from her thoughts, seeing you lying on the ground, excitedly patting the ground next to you. “That’s a whole lot of mud.” Mina said, looking down at the mud in apprehension. “So to escape death, all I have to do is hide in a puddle of mud? Come on, Miss Supernatural being, have a little fun!” You said, chuckling as you slammed your hand down onto the mud, causing it to splatter onto Mina. “Did you just splash mud on the Grim Reaper?” Mina asked, and anyone just listening to this conversation would have nailed you for dead, but you saw her gummy smile, and the playful glint in her eyes. Mina’s fingers plucked the hair from her ear, blowing on it as it grew into her scythe, then using the end of her scythe, began hurling mud at you with a chuckle. “Hey! No fair!” You shout out in the middle of your laughing fit as you tried to block the mud with your hands. “I yield! I yield!” You shout out, panting, chuckling as Mina put her hands up, the scythe shrinking back. Taking a hose to the side of your yard, you cleaned yourself up a little, face and hair primarily, before going back to lay down with Mina. “The stars are beautiful tonight, aren’t they?” You whisper with a smile on your face. “They are.” Mina replies with a smile, though her eyes fell short of the stars, instead falling onto your side profile, which gazed in wonder at the stars.

“Have you ever thought about how the stars we see right now, the ones that shine so bright and illuminate the night sky, really aren’t there anymore?” You said with a forlorn smile. Mina hums in agreement, though her focus laid more in the stars she found in your eyes. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it. The thought that even after you die, as long as you shone during your lifetime, you’d leave behind something for people to remind you of, no matter how big or small the star. A reminder that they were here, and they mattered.” “That’s a unique way to think about it. That’s the first I’ve heard of it at least. Most astronomers beg for their life, or try to square up with the scythe wielding hooded figure. They’re smart, but their fight-or-flight response needed work.” Mina joked, a smile on her face as you began to chuckle in tandem.

“It is a hopeful way of seeing the stars though. Most of the people I talk to, usually are more concerned with what happens after their light fades.” Mina said with a sigh

“That’s just the thing though, I don’t think the stars care about whether anyone depends on their light, or what happens after they die. They just burn as bright as they can while they’re here, and after they’re gone, their light stays with us, a reminder, a declaration. I was here, and my legacy will far outlive me. It’s a nice thought. That things don’t end when we think they do.” “You talk of endings like you’re not afraid of them. It’s admirable.” Mina said, her tone a mix of admiration and sadness. It would be a shame once she brought you to the end. “You understand that I invited the Grim Reaper into my house and offered her tea?” You joked, Mina giggling in response. “Touche.” “Okay, I’m not, not afraid, but I just…mortality is a tough thing to really grasp. I can understand that death comes for everyone, but I still don’t want it to come for me.” You lament, a drop in your cheery facade that took Mina by surprise.“I’m glad it’s with you though. Thank you.” You whisper, Mina shooting you back a comforting smile. Just then, rain began pouring down, pelting both you and Mina. “Let’s head inside shall we?” Mina said, extending her hand with a theatrical bow, a move that shocked even her. She wasn’t one for, well, one for any of this. It confused her, but at the moment, all she really cared about was your hand looped around her arm, walking into the house like an old couple. In the house, you took a towel, wiping yourself down, then changing into a new clean set of clothes. Emerging from the toilet, you saw Mina standing at the door, teacup in hand, staring out the window, clearly deep in thought. A little part of you knew, it was time. With a final gulp, Mina set the cup down onto the cup, draping her hood over her head, scythe in hand. “Thank you for the Tea.” Mina said, walking to the door. With a deep breath, you followed behind her, only to be stopped. “For our next meeting, I’d like Chamomile, if you’d please.”

[jettemara]

Random future head cannons for Gravity Falls.

(I can’t sleep so I’m gonna make it everyone else’s problem)

Dipper:

- Starts the first ever ddmd club at his high school as well as a Cryptid/ Mystery club (Mabel is the vice president of the club and always plans club events)

- Studies ancient history and journalism in college

- Is 100% a loser trans boy (Mabel always helps him with his t shots)

- Makes journals of his own and tried to publish one (Didn’t go well)

- Meets a really nice girl in college that helps him get out of his comfort zone. She finds Dipper’s work on cryptids very interesting. “She’s the one, Mabel. I know it. She just gets me.”

- Forgets to tie his shoes all the time and is constantly tripping because of it

- Still loves BABBA but also listens to Midwest emo

Mabel:

- Waddles still lives with Mabel and wins the world record for oldest pig alive

- Studies Fashion in college and starts her own alternative clothing business (it’s very successful)

- Stan taught her how to con during the first summer she visited gf and she got really good at it but has refused to use her skills unless someone is being an asshole and “Totally deserved it, Dipper! It’s not my fault he didn’t know how to cheat at poker”

- Listens to bands like lemon demon and will wood after she goes through her boy band phase (she goes back and listens to several timz when she misses Grenada and Candy)

- She and Pacifica have been dating since the beginning of their junior year in high school (they confessed to each other over the summer and are currently doing a long distance thing)

Ford:

- He and Fiddleford hang out after weirdmagedon and manage to rekindle their friendship

- Started a new journal with Stan while they traveled the world on the Stan’o’ war

- Found out that the Cold War ended and he learned about the attack on 9/11 and he found out that gay marriage was legalized all in the same day (had to sit down because he thought he was going to pass out)

- Is slowly learning to forgive himself for “falling for Bill’s tricks” and still has to accept that it wasn’t his fault and that he was manipulated

- His favorite new “technology advancement” is bluetooth

Pacifica:

- Over the years she and her family have drifted apart and Paz has learned to live to be completely independent from her parents

- Works at the dinner with Lazy Susan and has come to see her as a mother figure

- Is actually really good with computers and technology

- She went on a walk on night and ended up at the old Northwest Mansion. She was feeling really homesick and so she walked around the gardens for a while and met Fiddleford. They found out that they have the same passion for computers and bonded of it.

- She made an indie mystery puzzle solving game based loosely on weirdmagedon with the help of Dipper and Fidds

- In a relationship with Mabel and still gets butterflies whenever she’s around

Fiddleford:

- Divorced his raccoon wife (the break up was messy, he doesn’t like to talk about it)

- Invites Tate and his family to live in the mansion with him and they all accept

- He and Tate talk a lot and Fidds apologizes all the time for leaving when Tate was a kid. They mange to figure it out and their relationship is getting stronger

- Teaches Pacifica tons about computer tech and teaches her a little bit of robotics (her first robot blew up and set fire to the south garden of the mansion)

- Relearns banjo and is still one hell of a musician

- Barely remembers dating Stan when they were younger but still has feelings for him, he won’t tell him until later (don’t mind me just spreading my fiddlestan agenda)

Stan:

- Took Ford to go visit Shermie (Shermie hits them both and then hugs them immediately after)

- Has stopped conning people as much as possible and now only does it when absolutely necessary (Normally while on adventures with Ford)

- His favorite band is They Might Be Giants and he and Ford sing their songs together all the time

- Bill still lives in Stan’s mind but has no power he’s just like an annoying little voice in his head (they manage to be “friends” and get along)

- He picked up lace making and is incredibly talented (He originally learned how to knit from Mabel, but didn’t like it as much. She showed him what Lacemaking was and he fell in love with the hobby)

- Has gaps in his memory but has been able to regain most of them

- He and Fidds used to date when he was rebuilding the portal but they don’t talk about it anymore. He has lingering feelings but he won’t ever admit it.

[vikenticomeshome]

The Cyberchase Homepage Through the years: part 1 (December 28, 2001 through December 12, 2004)

I decided to collect some screenshots showing the evolution of the Cyberchase area on the pbskids.org website over the years. Keep in mind that this is based off Wayback Machine archives, so I am limited to whichever variants the web crawler captured. They didn't necessarily crawl every time the page updated. There may also be assets missing, as the Wayback Machine doesn't always grab everything.

Let's start with the earliest known capture. This is from December 28th, 2001. This was 24 days before the show premiered.

We can see links to the webisodes, which were a set of official prequel web comics. There is a link to the original e-card creation page, as well as a link to the "What is Cyberchase?" page that explains the premise of the show.

The next major revision came up after the show released. The earliest capture of this page was on February 2nd, 2002. However, I picked a capture from August 3rd, 2002, as it was the earliest capture that wasn't missing any assets. We can see Jackie setting down to play the old Cyberchase flash game "Symmetrizer", while Matt is leaning on a small table near the TV that is advertising Season 1 Episode 18 "Problem Solving in Shangri-la". Inez and Digit are missing for some reason. Why is Buzz here without Delete?

They made a Christmas version of this page. The only capture I found was from December 3rd of 2002. They put some lights around their logo. Matt is now wearing a Santa hat. Jackie has a giant bow in her hair. Inez and Digit are still nowhere to be found. Did Matt and Jackie kick them out for breaking the TV?

The earliest capture I found of the next major update to the site was from December 3, 2003. Does anyone remember the "PBS Kids Go!" rebranding where they tried to market some of their shows to slightly older audiences? Inez and Digit are finally allowed to be in the group photo. They now have two TVs, as well as some combination of a computer and arcade cabinet. Why are Buzz and Delete here?

This version of the site got a Valentine's Day update to promote Season 2 Episode 1 "Hugs and Witches". This capture is from February 8th, 2004.

So, this capture from June 9th, 2004 is the same version of the site as prior to the Valentine's Day update. However, I thought I should include it because Creech and Slider popped in for a cameo.

Here is a capture from June 6th, 2004. It contains a summer promotion by Delete. It also replaced Jackie with a clone of Inez. This may have been a mistake in the website itself, since it seems to randomly pick a kid to put in a place on this background. Otherwise, the Wayback Machine may have grabbed the wrong image somehow.

And then, they cloned Matt on June 27, 2004. This must have been a mistake in the webpage code where they put the same kid in two places.

Yeah, Jackie got her turn to be cloned on June 29, 2004.

There was a layout update that added a promotion for new shows. I grabbed this example from September 3rd, 2004. It also shows off a contest from the time, which deserves its own post.

Fast-forwarding to October 13th, 2004, we have the kids in their Halloween costumes from Season 2 Episode 14 "Trick or Treat". We also see an advertisement for Season 3 Episode 11, "Shari Spotter and the Cosmic Crumpets". Apparently, they also fixed the duplication glitch.

On November 11th, 2004 We get a link to the winners of that contest.

This capture from December 12, 2004 shows that the kids have decorated for Starlight Night. We also see an advertisement for Season 3 Episode 12 "Starlight Night".

This seems like a good place to leave of for now. I didn't realize how many variants there were until I got into it. I will make a part 2 at some point.

[rubykgrant]

If the rest of the RVB characters got to hang out with all the AI Fragments-

Delta-

Simmons and Delta will play a game with Caboose; he messes up a rubik’s cube, then Delta helps Simmons so they solve it super fast. Caboose will ooh and ahh over it, then mess the cube up again for them to re-solve (they all enjoy this and will do it for a couple hours). Delta also likes the fact that Simmons is totally ready to just randomly deep-dive some rabbit-hole of a conversation. In the same way Delta likes agreeing with Simmons, he likes arguing with Grif. It isn’t even “arguing” in the sense of having a fight, Delta just sees through Grif’s backwards logic and “playing dumb”, and tricks Grif into proving how smart he actually is by never giving up a conversation

Donut tried asking Delta to help “filter” his accidental innuendos. Delta started setting him up to make more. Eventually, Donut realized this was Delta playfully messing with him (and he got a chuckle out of it). Similar, yet the opposite, Kai has asked Delta for elaborate information about various kinks, and he will give her answers that are so "literal", they are incorrect. She's not sure if he's doing this on purpose or not...

Doc tries very hard to NOT bother Delta with this-and-that regarding medical facts, but this brings up the conversation that while Delta can access various information, he doesn’t inherently “know” everything, and he WANTS to be helpful if somebody is hurt, so Doc and Delta review trivia together

With Caboose, Delta finds it genuinely sweet and refreshing how Caboose doesn’t really think about the fact that Delta is basically a “computer”, and thus rarely does technology related activities with him. Instead, Caboose will share just about anything with Delta, and it is always given with enthusiasm

Tucker gets into a zone with Delta; whatever natural problem-solving skills or ingenuity Tucker has seem to get kicked-up a notch when he’s talking with Delta. It isn’t on purpose, and neither of them is really “trying” to make it happen. Tucker also seems to help Delta be less “distracted” by the “logical bad outcomes”, and instead is able to be more determined (and it is one of the rare moments Delta’s voice has a slight lilt to it, sounding excited) Something about talking together makes them both oddly more focused. Everybody else will sort of stand back in awe

Delta and Wash have an unspoken shared feeling... they both remind each other of York in some way. Wash will do something that has some little York mannerism in it that he picked up, Delta will say something that has a hidden joke that came from York, etc. It’s bitter-sweet, but nice. Neither of them wants to bring it up, worried it might make the other sad. Speaking of York, Carolina almost feels like she owes Delta some sort of apology, because she can’t say anything to York. Instead of getting too deep into that subject, Delta will bring up other interests Carolina has, and she eventually realizes these are things she gave up when she became dedicated to being the best Freelancer; as far as Delta is concerned, the best way for them both to honor York’s memory is to take the time to enjoy their own happiness, and share it with others... that’s what makes them human

Sarge will ask Delta for references regarding something important that is also red, and then sprinkle these little facts in conversations to prove a point. Every once in a while, Delta tells him something inaccurate, and because Delta’s voice always sounds sincere, Sarge never questions it. Delta thinks it’s funny

Lopez and Delta have an entire sit-com buddy thing going on. Everybody thinks it’s weird because it seems so NORMAL. They’ll feed each other banter with their monotone voices, and it just sounds like “regular dude” nonsense, except their a robot and an AI. Delta also only speaks Spanish to Lopez

Locus likes Delta... but sometimes Delta will sort of plainly state some fact he’s noticed about Locus, usually an insightful observation based on behavior, and it isn’t meant to be insulting/prying, but... it’s usually very spot-on and blunt. Locus has to remind Delta “I already have one therapist”, which he also means jokingly, but now Delta as a crisis because he wasn’t trying to be rude! He’s so sorry!

[stream-academy]

"My stream looks bad."

This is a pretty common issue that creators face and it all stems from one common misconception: 1080p doesn't mean quality.

The above video is in fact 1080p, but as you can see there's definitely something wrong about it. Here's that exact same freezeframe but at 480p:

So what's happening here? Bitrates.

A Crash Course Through Video Compression

Computer video has historically been a really hard problem to solve. Computers used to be slow (Like, really slow). Computer scientists (read: nerds) figured out that the human eye is bad and have developed techniques that abuse this fact.

Dithering tricks your eye into "seeing" more colors than are actually present. Here's a monotone (two colors!) that appears to also have shades of grey even though there aren't any:

Pretty cool, eh? By using clever placement of the black dots an entire range of grays emerge even though there aren't any.

You can even throw out little bits of detail to save space and the eye will be none the wiser. These are the core principles behind video compression.

Why do we even need to compress video anyways?

The short answer: internet speeds still aren't fast enough. The long answer: distribution costs.

If you are a video site, such as Twitch or YouTube, it is in your best interests to save as much money as possible for every live stream. So, every platform places limits on bitrate.

Okay, get to the point already. What is bitrate and how do I get my stream to look good?

Video compression usually has two modes: constant bitrate (CBR), and variable bitrate (VBR).

For regular video recordings it's usually recommended you use variable bitrate (note that CRF/CQ is a form of variable bitrate). This allows you to save space where you can but increase usage where it's necessary to help maintain visual quality.

But for live-streaming you use constant bitrate (the reason is due to how networks actually operate and how celluar/mobile networks handle streaming. It's complicated). With CBR, you tell the encoder that you want the result to always be at X bits per second regardless of the resulting quality (good or bad). So that means that during moments of low movement (in game, in an IRL setting, or even on your desktop) the encoder doesn't have to work nearly as hard to fit the current frame into the allotted rate. During high movement moments the encoder has to work extra hard to find those visual shortcuts — such as dithering, detail removal, or macroblocks (shudders) — to keep everything within bounds.

Obviously, removing detail will hurt the quality of an image. And doing that repeatedly will result in that reduced image quality you saw in the first 1080p screenshot. For that screenshot, I encoded the video at 500kbps, which is obviously way too low (I did that for for clickbait). For the 480p screenshot I encoded it using a VBR technique called Constant Quality. The size difference between those two files paints a better picture: the 480p version is 12x larger than the 1080p version despite 1080p having 8x as many pixels as 480p.

Alright, so what do you recommend I use?

Well factors like resolution, framerate, your internet, and your computer's hardware all play a role in determining what's best for you.

Here's a table bitrates for resolution and framerate.

Just note that your internet upload speed needs to be large enough for that bitrate AND whatever else you may use the internet for at the same time.

And that's it! Your stream should look loads better! And that's it for this installment of Stream Academy. Feel free to ask us questions about streaming or for help with any problems you've been having along the way. If you're looking for widgets and alerts for your live-stream journey, then you should look into using Casterlabs (that's us! 😁)

Image Sources

Throneful (2021, January 8th). "Apex Legends (2021) - Gameplay (PC UHD) [4K60FPS]" [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPtoIy-oPWQ

Renderedartwork (2012, December 21st). "Michelangelo's David dithered using the Void-and-Cluster technique." [Image]. Wikimedia Foundation. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michelangelo%27s_David_-_Void-and-Cluster.png

[spiritelectric3]

My Journey Through Homestuck Act 3 (pt. 1)

So, am I really back? Let's find out as I begin Act 3 and will finally stop having to say ____ or GG.

This entry will cover pages 002260 through 002841

-Nothing pains me more in analyzing this series than IMMEDIATELY having the urge to look up how every character is described before named. I will resist the urge.

-This is an interesting way to rope in the theoretical player. Also I'm very glad that I can finally say Farmstink, which is definitely definitely her name... I hate this

-I like the war between narrator and player. It's a weird metanarrative that probably won't be too relevant, but is still charming.

-PUMPKINS.

-She is psychic. But we knew that.

-JADE! Finally I can fucking say it! Jade! Jade Harley! (I'm probably gonna forget the last name but whatever)

-Is her shirt gonna keep changing or...?

-It's interesting that the player controls the flute refrain, but one could argue that that is reflective of Jade's psychic powers. Perhaps she is even somewhat receptive to the whims of the player, who, while not exactly a God, does count as a "higher power".

-I have stuff to say about the pumpkin, but I'm gonna wait a few posts.

-Interesting that Jade hasn't set her fetch modus. Even more interesting that you can purchase them.

-I am terrified to see what happens when the fetch modus runs out of space. My guess is that it will pick a random item and fling it out.

-I want to note that fetch moduses are inconvenient, and so is Jade's. However, Jade's fetch modus is not particularly inconvenient for her because of her psychic powers. She has solved the fetch modus problem by applying it perfectly to her person. Compare that to John, who wings it, Rose, who picks something artful, yet particularly hard to use, and Dave, who picks the popular, "technically right" option (if I remember Data Structures correctly)

-I think it's funny that Jade actually does the absurd command, but this time, unintentionally finds a comfortable way to do so. There's a reason why she was separated from the other characters. Thus far she seems to be able to see through blind spots in logic, but often does not quite grasp their context. This is just after meeting her though, so who knows.

-Ah, it seems that this is in the past too. Oh god. Why does time have to be like this? It's like I have to keep a record in my head of what point of time every character exists in relative to each other. Roughly, this appears to be Jade -> Dave -> John & Rose -> Vagabond.

-What pumpkins?

-Also OH MY GOD! IT CHANGED AGAIN! Now it's the slug on John's shirt but blue.

-This shirt changing thing better not mean we're secretly cutting between many alternate timeline versions of Jade. Absolutely nothing I have heard about Homestuck PERIOD says otherwise.

-The fruit have faces on them.

-Oh I get it, cause non themed memory is just fruit.

-Jade is a furry?

-Also, is she a weird combo of the other three characters.

-WHY DOES SHE HAVE GUNS?

-Do we think Jade is going to point the gun at an innocent creature? Are going to actually trust the narrator with this?

-RIFLEKIND!? I mean, if you're actually expecting to fight, I guess so, but still.

-Jade is the min-maxxed character, isn't she?

-Jade's shirt is

Randice is a flower. He does need water, but not as much as he thinks. You shouldn't worry. If you are considering Randice, you should adopt Wavey as well. Wavey knows how to trick Randice.

-Oh, it's that simple?

-Why didn't anyone tell me that Jade is a furry?

-Jokes aside though, I really like this character.

-What if the magic 8 ball's right though?

-Y'all, I think I know why Jade is psychic.

-What if Jade's grandfather made Sburb?

-The base is truly perfect for Jade.

-WHAT THE FUCK!?

-So, not only did Sburb (supposedly) kill the dinosaurs, but the frog thing is that old? What is happening?

-How is Jade's computer not the one killing the Earth?

-I mean, it's gonna be a part of that, but still.

-mirth, though not his own.

-I REALLY do not like the striders. Though, I know I may have read this already. Still though. Goddamn it.

-I think it's interesting to see Dave make a song like this. It's much less intense than the version of him we see. We've already seen Dave be a little different around Jade, so it's nice to see he has someone he can show a different side of his creative expression to (that being said, I really do not remember the first song Dave played).

-Intermission eh?

-Imagine Homestuck's Homestuck's Homestuck's Homestuck

-Wh- what? Did the Act just... stop?

-Oh, back to Midnight Crew I guess.

-Wait. Is Dave supposed to be fighting his brother or Cal? I mean, his brother is clearly op, but I'm assuming he can change Cal's difficulty settings.

-Though I doubt ____ would let his brother go at his favorite puppet with an actual sword if he wasn't confident Dave would miss. (Oh God ITS HAPPENING AGAIN)

-I can't believe this is how Cal attacks. Nevertheless, I'm sure ____ has better things to do during the APOCALYPSE

-How much does Jade know? I mean, she didn't know what Sburb was, but still.

-Fate plays a very important role in this series. Of course, we already knew that. Still, Jade seems very encouraging about Sburb, but she is apparently unaware about the role it plays in the apocalypse.

-Ah, yes. That's what the end of the world is. Fun. A game in fact. A fun game. After all that fucking happens after this point, we better not end with all the characters on their computers on Earth having finished the game. What little I recall from the Sarah Z video opposes that but still.

-And now we return to the apocalypse.

-I can't believe the dead cat was a part of the plan this whole time.

-Granny healer

-Ah yes. The classic feeling of hitting enemies and hoping they'll tell you how much you're hurting them.

-worm

-Interesting, an entity on the supposedly good side has a supposedly evil sword. I say supposed cause I have a real feeling that this is much more complicated than good and evil.

-So, as I've mentioned before, I'm not strictly reading Homestuck. I'm watching the dub on the Voice Over Nexus YouTube channel. For the most part, I think this has been a good decision. It requires much less reading on my part, the voice acting keeps me engaged, and the inclusion of the flash game sections allows me to experience them without having to download the best version of the comic onto my computer. However, here is where a particularly weird quirk comes out. See, up until now, the Sburb guide has been written by Rose. This is something a reader would come to know through context clues, but it certainly helps to hear Rose's VA. For this segment, I can distinctly hear John's VA, which perhaps gives away something before it is revealed.

-Oh, he just said that Rose asked him. Oh well. Another day, another pointless paragraph I guess.

-It's interesting to see John figure out a significant part of the game, It's also interesting how the punch cards are based in something theoretically plausible, though I'm not sure how many combos of captchalogued things there really can be.

-Also it's weird that this entire system is based off of the English language

-For the record, if my math is correct, there are 68719476736 codes. I feel like there are more things in the universe than that.

-Oh that's so weird.

-Oh. My math is way off. Goddamn it. And here I thought I pulled a gotcha.

-It is cool to see that the writer thought through this.

-Excuse me!? Rose has some very important business to attend to.

-Seeing logos relevant to sburb on a company logo is VERY concerning. I mean, they were there before with Jade, but Jade and her world are both eccentric enough to potentially justify it.

-Why is Jade's house black and white now?

-Oh no. Don't tell me Jade's grandpa's weird interest is taxidermy. (It is, isnt it?)

-Oh-no more hobbies!

-Jade and everything around her are such wild cards.

-Jade has sisters?

-Another worm?

-WHO THE FUCK IS THIS?

-Oh, CG is a _____, aren't they? First relevant in Act 5 my foot, my poor poor foot.

-Again. Is there no way to access the leaves on the tree?

-AHA! Still not sure what to do about the cat though.

-Skaianet? Oh-no

-NO! THEY KILLED THE WORM!

-There must be something thematic about timers in this series

-A note about the Striders and their fight. Dave and ____ have two distinctly different fighting styles. Dave's fighting style prioritizes heavy hitting and strong attacks, while utilizing dodges at his primary defense tactic. ____ alternatively uses blocking, and prefers to attack in ways that catch the opponent off guard, not even using the sword to do so. What's also notable is that Dave puts more focus on offense, trying to get in as many hits as possible, while ____ puts more focus on defense, blocking until he can catch his opponent off guard. Notice that this is the perfect counter to Dave.

-I wonder, if this company is here, then what is the supposed fate that drives everyone forward? Is it a higher power, or is it an illusion of a higher power generated by the exploits of an institution?

-So, if there are meteors spawning without a session, what starts the meteors? The game is involved, but what is it doing?

-I feel like the meteors are coordinated to destiny or something, which is pretty messed up.

-The only comment I have on John's fighting style is that he is improving, but must actively rely on others to find success. Or at least that's what I would leave it at, if I didn't acknowledge that unlike Dave, John is finding success. Perhaps Dave cannot defeat his brother alone, but he might if he had the help of an ally.

-OH GOD DAMN IT! There goes several of the points in my Act 1 analysis! See you all next fall!

-So, is Sburb fucked up or isn't i?

-The worst part is I just know there are homestuck fans who perfectly know every grist type, possibly including future me.

-Dramatic Irony for Granny at work

-Riddles are a recurring motif in this series. Just making a note of that.

-Oh this is different.

-The shaving cream sound should not have made me laugh as much as it did.

-I should note that Graveyard Stuffers is an interesting phrase in that it antagonizes John and his father for a legitimate and understandable reason. If we step back a moment, we can realize that John isn't just killing enemies in a game, he's killing people with feelings... I'm gonna do all this analysis to make the evil side look good and then watch them do the most reprehensible shit, aren't I?

-Also has anyone else struggled to not call Sburb "Homestuck"?

-And so we are the Peregrine Mendicant, who is our first exposure to the side of "good". Seeing as they killed the friendly worm, I'm not too confident in them.

-I'm fascinated by the nature of being trapped in Homestuck. We've seen two of these strange entities trapped in mysterious spaceships, but also, the nature of Sburb traps players in their homes, requiring them to expand their homes rather than leave and venture somewhere else. The one question I'll ask for now is this: If you are trapped somewhere for an extended period of time, does it become your home?

-The doctor died in the apocalypse, didn't he?

-All the senders and recipients of mail are probably dead. This is just sad.

-Prediction: The PM (Peregrine Mendicant) will be able to use this computer to mind control Rose (or at least another main character)

-Oh, interesting glimpse of Future Jade

-What if Jade isn't psychic, but is instead being sent messages from the future?

-Okay. It seems my prediction is immediately proven wrong. Sigh.

-Wait. WTF? The machine just explodes!?

-Wow. A tea set.

-This entire situation is so weird. Like this is for an alternate version of Rose and with a separate cat? Perhaps this is a representation of a younger Rose's room?

-I'm intrigued by how much they've built up John's Father's room.

-Okay, black and white colorization is an interesting way to convey darkness.

-I want to make fun of Jade's grandpa's beliefs that Jade should arm herself, but I really don't have it in me

-I love how the narrator is just arbitrarily picking and choosing who to focus on at a particular moment. Such is the nature of elaborate storytelling.

-Oh, never mind. I guess Dave is just not in a good spot right now.

-Is Jade's grandpa... dead? That's... unexpectedly morbid. Who's been looking after her?

-This fight scene would be funny if I wasn't still shocked by Jade's dead grandpa.

-I have nothing yet to say about Jade's fighting style.

-Good on Jade for successfully confronting the adult figure in her life and choosing to live how she wants... I guess?

-This is actually really sad.

-good worm

-Did I hallucinate a cat meowing in Homestuck!?

-Also is that Polybius? (The scream of my first creepypasta phase can be heard in the distance)

-Oh. It's just an appearifier

-Time traveling in Homestuck is fucked

-Wouldn't the nature of the Butterfly Effect (albeit the pop culture version) just prevent the removal of all past objects in general?

-O... kay. I certainly wasn't expecting a time machine trying and failing to create a copy of Jasper from the past would be how we rope him back into the plot.

-Wait. So Jasper was appearified, presumably in the then present, and then his corpse just showed up? Either that or we're building up to a major paradox.

-Also what's with all the major plot points about corpses!?

-Oh-no. Jasper being missing in time for a week can only mean time travel. Can't wait for Rose to break time in Act 5 Act 2 (I'm being sarcastic here, but if this is actually right then holy shit).

-This is so haunting

-Is the cat with Rose now Jasper from the past? Yea-probably.

-Woah. New location.

-Also. It just occured to me that there is probably a corpse in Dave's life that I just don't know about yet.

-The PM is rather endearing

-Also, I just realized. PM can also stand for Post Man

And that's it. To be honest, I think I'm gonna put off the Act 2 Analysis for a bit longer, assuming I even do it ever, if for nothing else than just that I'm getting really into it now. Besides, the space between Act 3 and an Act 2 analysis is the perfect spot for my own special intermission. For now though, I'll see you around next time for the rest of Act 3.

[mariacallous]

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.

So far this year, Quanta has chronicled three major advances in Ramsey theory, the study of how to avoid creating mathematical patterns. The first result put a new cap on how big a set of integers can be without containing three evenly spaced numbers, like {2, 4, 6} or {21, 31, 41}. The second and third similarly put new bounds on the size of networks without clusters of points that are either all connected, or all isolated from each other.

The proofs address what happens as the numbers involved grow infinitely large. Paradoxically, this can sometimes be easier than dealing with pesky real-world quantities.

For example, consider two questions about a fraction with a really big denominator. You might ask what the decimal expansion of, say, 1/42503312127361 is. Or you could ask if this number will get closer to zero as the denominator grows. The first question is a specific question about a real-world quantity, and it’s harder to calculate than the second, which asks how the quantity 1/n will “asymptotically” change as n grows. (It gets closer and closer to 0.)

“This is a problem plaguing all of Ramsey theory,” said William Gasarch, a computer scientist at the University of Maryland. “Ramsey theory is known for having asymptotically very nice results.” But analyzing numbers that are smaller than infinity requires an entirely different mathematical toolbox.

Gasarch has studied questions in Ramsey theory involving finite numbers that are too big for the problem to be solved by brute force. In one project, he took on the finite version of the first of this year’s breakthroughs—a February paper by Zander Kelley, a graduate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and Raghu Meka of the University of California, Los Angeles. Kelley and Meka found a new upper bound on how many integers between 1 and N you can put into a set while avoiding three-term progressions, or patterns of evenly spaced numbers.

Though Kelley and Meka’s result applies even if N is relatively small, it doesn’t give a particularly useful bound in that case. For very small values of N, you’re better off sticking to very simple methods. If N is, say, 5, just look at all the possible sets of numbers between 1 and N, and pick out the biggest progression-free one: {1, 2, 4, 5}.

But the number of different possible answers grows very quickly and makes it too difficult to employ such a simple strategy. There are more than 1 million sets consisting of numbers between 1 and 20. There are over 1060 using numbers between 1 and 200. Finding the best progression-free set for these cases takes a hefty dose of computing power, even with efficiency-improving strategies. “You need to be able to squeeze a lot of performance out of things,” said James Glenn, a computer scientist at Yale University. In 2008, Gasarch, Glenn, and Clyde Kruskal of the University of Maryland wrote a program to find the biggest progression-free sets up to an N of 187. (Previous work had gotten the answers up to 150, as well as for 157.) Despite a roster of tricks, their program took months to finish, Glenn said.

To lessen their computational load, the team used simple tests that prevented their program from pursuing dead-end searches and split their sets into smaller parts that they analyzed separately.

Gasarch, Glenn, and Kruskal also tried several other strategies. One promising idea leaned on randomness. A simple way to come up with a progression-free set is to put 1 in your set, then always add the next number that doesn’t create an arithmetic progression. Follow this procedure until you hit the number 10, and you’ll get the set {1, 2, 4, 5, 10}. But it turns out this isn’t the best strategy in general. “What if we don’t start at 1?” Gasarch said. “If you start at a random place, you actually do better.” Researchers have no idea why randomness is so useful, he added.

Calculating the finite versions of the two other new Ramsey theory results is even more vexing than determining the size of progression-free sets. Those results concern mathematical networks (called graphs) made up of nodes connected by lines called edges. The Ramsey number r(s, t) is the smallest number of nodes a graph must have before it becomes impossible to avoid including either a group of s connected nodes or t disconnected ones. The Ramsey number is such a headache to compute that even r(5, 5) is unknown—it’s somewhere between 43 and 48.

In 1981, Brendan McKay, now a computer scientist at Australian National University, wrote a software program called nauty, which was intended to make calculating Ramsey numbers simpler. Nauty ensures that researchers don’t waste time checking two graphs that are just flipped or rotated versions of one another. “If somebody’s in the area and is not using nauty, the game is over. You must use it,” said Stanisław Radziszowski, a mathematician at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Still, the amount of computation involved is almost incomprehensible. In 2013, Radziszowski and Jan Goedgebeur proved that r(3, 10) is at most 42. “It took, I think, almost 50 CPU years,” said Goedgebeur, a computer scientist at KU Leuven University in Belgium.

If you can’t compute an exact Ramsey number, you can try narrowing down its value with examples. If you found a 45-node graph without five nodes that were all connected and without five nodes that were all disconnected, that would prove that r(5, 5) is bigger than 45. Mathematicians studying Ramsey numbers used to think that finding those examples, called Ramsey graphs, would be simple, Radziszowski said. But it wasn’t so. “There was this expectation that nice, cool mathematical constructions will give the best possible constructions, and we just need more people to work on it,” he said. “My feeling is more and more that it’s chaotic.”

Randomness is both an obstacle to understanding and a useful tool. Geoffrey Exoo, a computer scientist at Indiana State University, has spent years refining random methods to generate Ramsey graphs. In a 2015 paper announcing dozens of new, record-beating Ramsey graphs, Exoo and Milos Tatarevic generated random graphs and then gradually tweaked them by deleting or adding edges that reduced the number of unwanted clusters until they found a Ramsey graph. Exoo’s techniques are as much an art as anything, though, Radziszowski said. They sometimes require him to combine multiple methods, or to use judgment about what kind of graphs to start with. “Many, many people try it, and they cannot do it,” Radziszowski said.

The techniques developed to generate Ramsey graphs could be more broadly useful someday, said Goedgebeur, who has worked on producing other kinds of graphs, such as graphs that represent chemical compounds. “It is not unlikely that these techniques can also be transferred and adjusted to help generate other classes of graphs more efficiently (and vice versa),” he wrote in an email.

To Radziszowski, however, the reason for studying the small Ramsey numbers is much simpler. “Because it’s open, because nobody knows what the answer is,” he said. “The trivial cases we do by hand; a little larger, you need a computer, and a little larger, even the computer is not good enough. And so the challenge emerges.”

[vixencaw]

Third process journal entry (2/2)

Then came the fun part: actually trying to print the darn thing. (When I say this caused me and my dad such a headache…)

First off, we stuck it in the splicer to see if anything was odd or out of place. Immediately there was a problem—the legs had holes in them (image 1). This was why the torso fell out when I tried to print it before. In Blender the model looks fine, however we discovered that the faces connecting the legs together did not have solid objects beneath them.

My dad tried to help me research how to fix this issue. There were some forums that suggested changing the normals (that is, the directions) of the faces. That didn’t work. There was a plug-in that showed where the holes in the process of 3D printing would occur. That was helpful, but it didn’t actually solve the problem. In the end, I resorted to the simplest solution: manually adding in cubes, shaping and overlaying them with the legs to fill in the gaps. (I had to do so many…)

There were other issues as well. The hood was originally too thin to print, so I had to somehow make it thicker. Searching online, I found that alt+s allowed me to scale an object, not along a single axis, but from each of its faces, expanding the shape as a whole and making it thicker. This was a total lifesaver because I didn’t know how else I was going to make the hood printable.

Another issue was the sickles. For some reason, the splicer wasn’t connecting the blades to their handles. After much finagling—altering the model, exporting the .stl file, emailing it to my dad, going back and forth to his computer in the other room to use the splicer (why didn’t I just bring my laptop with me?)—I used the same trick of filling the gaps with cubes, and it finally worked. (Although, the internet went out before I could check the final design, which I took as a sign that it was time to quit for the night and go to bed.)

My dad spent the next day helping me with the printing. We used the super fine quality setting—better for detailed designs, and a tighter fit would make it less likely to fall apart. This thing tested our patience—we had to do multiple prints, stopping them when it was clear they weren’t coming out right. Mainly it was figuring out the supports. Technically, the wings could be printed without any… except that the angle they were at caused them to fall over halfway through. The answer? Supports. Manual rod-shaped supports for the wings and legs, automatic tree-like ones for the arms and sickles (image 2).

After much bashing of heads against walls, the print was finally coming out all right. I checked on it periodically, becoming more and more excited as I saw it wasn’t falling apart or devolving into a spiderwebby mess. When it was done, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was real. The design I’d crafted on a computer screen was right in front of me in all its solid, plastic glory. Dad helped me remove the supports (image 3), a process that made me a bit nervous as the figure could easily snap and break if we weren’t careful. But the surgery went well, and my angel was free to stand on his own two feet (image 4-7). There’s some warping on his left leg (the problem one), but as far as I’m concerned all that matters is that he’s in one piece.

Next is to clean him up a bit and attempt to paint him (with the help of my artsy younger sister). I’ll also fill you in on who this character is, since I realize I haven’t actually done that yet. Too bogged down in the details, I guess. 😅

[31westglobalservices]

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a 24 Hour Call Center Agent

Imagine you're facing a problem at midnight. You need help, but it's too late to call anyone else. This is where the magic of a 24 hour call center comes in. These tireless agents are ready to assist you around the clock, providing support when it matters most. But what does life look like for these dedicated professionals? Behind every phone call lies a story of commitment and resilience. From training sessions that sharpen their skills to shift work that tests their endurance, each day brings new challenges and victories. Join us as we dive deep into the world of 24 hour call center agents and uncover what it truly means to be on the front lines of customer service, all while juggling unique hurdles along the way.

The importance of 24 hour customer service in today's world

In an increasingly fast-paced world, customers expect support at any hour. Time zones blur, and problems don’t adhere to a 9-to-5 schedule. This is where 24 hour customer service shines. Having access to assistance around the clock builds trust between businesses and their clients. It shows that companies care about their customers’ needs and experiences, no matter the time of day. Emergencies can arise unexpectedly. Whether it's a billing issue or technical difficulties, timely help can prevent frustration from escalating into lost business. Moreover, instant solutions enhance customer satisfaction levels significantly. Happy clients are likely to return and recommend services to others. As more people turn to online shopping and global markets expand, 24 hour call centers play a pivotal role in maintaining strong relationships with consumers worldwide.

A typical day at a call center: from training to shift work

A typical day at a 24 Hour Call Center begins with morning training sessions. New agents dive into company protocols and product knowledge, preparing for the calls ahead. Experienced staff often join to share tips and tricks. As shifts start, the pace picks up quickly. Agents settle into their stations equipped with headsets and computer monitors displaying vital information. Calls come in continuously, each bringing unique challenges. Throughout the day, there are scheduled breaks to recharge mentally. A quick chat with colleagues or grabbing a cup of coffee helps keep spirits high during busy hours. The dynamic environment requires adaptability; every interaction can differ drastically from the last. Agents must listen actively while navigating complex systems to provide effective solutions on-the-fly.

Challenges faced by call center agents and how they handle them

Call center agents face a unique set of challenges in their day-to-day work. The pressure to meet customer service metrics can be intense. Agents must handle high call volumes while maintaining quality conversations with customers. Each caller comes with different needs and emotions, requiring empathy and quick problem-solving skills. Dealing with irate or frustrated customers is another hurdle. It's crucial for agents to remain calm under pressure, employing active listening techniques and patience to diffuse tense situations. Training plays an essential role here, equipping them with strategies to manage challenging interactions effectively. Shift work also presents its own difficulties. Many call centers operate 24 hours a day, which means agents often have irregular hours that can disrupt their personal lives. Adapting to changing schedules is vital for maintaining mental health and job satisfaction. Despite these challenges, many agents find ways to thrive in the environment. Building strong relationships within the team offers support during tough shifts, fostering camaraderie among colleagues who understand each other's struggles. Employing stress management techniques like deep breathing helps them stay focused amidst chaos. Continuous training ensures they are well-prepared for any situation that arises on calls. Working in a 24 hour call center may not always be easy, but it’s rewarding too—agents play a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction around the clock.

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Building a Successful Big Data Career: Tips and Tricks

Introduction

So, you're thinking about diving into the world of Big Data? Smart move! Big Data is not just a buzzword; it's a revolution transforming industries across the globe. From healthcare to finance, the ability to analyze and interpret massive datasets is a game-changer. Let's explore how you can build a successful career in Big Data.

Understanding the Big Data Landscape

The Evolution of Big Data

Big Data has come a long way. Remember when a few gigabytes of data seemed overwhelming? Now, we talk about petabytes and exabytes. The evolution from simple data management to complex data analytics has opened up new career opportunities.

Key Industries Utilizing Big Data

Big Data isn't confined to tech companies. Healthcare uses it to predict disease outbreaks, finance to detect fraud, and retail to understand consumer behavior. Virtually every industry is tapping into the power of Big Data.https://internshipgate.com

Essential Skills for a Big Data Career

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Master languages like Python, R, and SQL. These are the bread and butter of data analysis.

Data Analysis Tools: Get comfortable with tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Tableau. They are essential for handling and visualizing large datasets.

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving: Big Data is all about solving complex problems. Hone your analytical thinking.

Communication: You'll need to explain your findings to non-technical stakeholders. Clear communication is key.

Educational Pathways

Formal Education

Pursuing a degree in computer science, data science, or a related field can provide a solid foundation. Certifications from recognized institutions also add value to your resume.

Self-Learning Resources

Not a fan of traditional education? No worries! Platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udacity offer excellent courses. Books and publications by industry experts are also great resources.

Gaining Practical Experience

Internships and Entry-Level Positions

Hands-on experience is invaluable. Look for internships or entry-level positions that allow you to work with data. These roles provide practical knowledge and networking opportunities.

Personal Projects and Portfolios

Start personal projects to apply what you've learned. A strong portfolio showcasing your skills can make you stand out to potential employers.

Networking and Professional Development

Joining Professional Organizations

Organizations like the Data Science Association offer networking opportunities, resources, and industry insights.

Attending Conferences and Workshops

Events like Strata Data Conference and Big Data LDN are perfect for learning about the latest trends and meeting industry professionals.

Staying Updated with Industry Trends

Following Big Data Blogs and News

Websites like KDnuggets and Data Science Central are excellent for staying updated on industry trends and news.

Subscribing to Industry Newsletters

Newsletters from companies like IBM and Microsoft provide valuable insights and updates on Big Data technologies and applications.

Building a Strong Resume and Online Presence

Crafting a Compelling Resume

Highlight your skills, experience, and projects. Use action words and quantify your achievements.

Optimizing LinkedIn and Other Professional Profiles

Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date and includes keywords related to Big Data. Join relevant groups and participate in discussions.

Job Hunting Strategies

Effective Job Search Techniques

Use job boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn. Tailor your applications to each job and follow up with potential employers.

Preparing for Interviews

Research common interview questions and practice your answers. Be ready to discuss your projects and how you handle data-related challenges.

Navigating Career Growth

Setting Career Goals

Define your career goals and create a plan to achieve them. Regularly review and adjust your goals as needed.

Seeking Mentorship

A mentor can provide guidance, advice, and support. Look for someone experienced in the Big Data field who can help you navigate your career path.

Balancing Work and Continuous Learning

Time Management Tips

Balancing work and learning can be challenging. Prioritize your tasks, set aside dedicated learning time, and avoid burnout by taking breaks.

Lifelong Learning Mindset

The Big Data field is constantly evolving. Adopt a mindset of lifelong learning to stay relevant and continue growing in your career.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Dealing with Data Privacy and Security Concerns

Understand data privacy laws and best practices. Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data.

Handling Large Datasets

Working with large datasets can be daunting. Use efficient data processing techniques and tools to manage and analyze data effectively.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Inspirational Stories from Big Data Professionals

Read about professionals who have made significant contributions to the Big Data field. Their journeys can inspire and motivate you.

Future Prospects in Big Data

Emerging Trends

Keep an eye on emerging trends like AI integration, real-time data analytics, and edge computing. These advancements will shape the future of Big Data.

Potential Career Paths

Explore various career paths in Big Data, such as data analyst, data scientist, and Big Data engineer. Each role offers unique opportunities and challenges.

Conclusion

Building a successful career in Big Data requires a blend of technical skills, practical experience, and continuous learning. With the right approach, you can navigate this exciting field and make a significant impact. So, what are you waiting for? Start your Big Data journey today!

FAQs

What are the key skills needed for a Big Data career?

Technical skills like programming and data analysis, as well as soft skills like problem-solving and communication.

Is formal education necessary for a Big Data career?

While formal education is beneficial, self-learning and practical experience are also valuable.

How can I gain practical experience in Big Data?

Through internships, entry-level positions, and personal projects.

What industries use Big Data?

Industries like healthcare, finance, retail, and technology heavily utilize Big Data.

What are the future prospects in Big Data?

Emerging trends like AI integration and real-time data analytics offer exciting career opportunities.https://internshipgate.com

[educationtech]

CAT 2024 Exam | Learn about CAT Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration, Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Preparation Tips

CAT 2024 Exam Overview

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the premier national-level entrance exam for admission to India's top management institutes, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The exam is conducted annually and is considered one of the most competitive exams in the country.

CAT 2024 Exam Dates

CAT 2024 registration is expected to begin in the first week of August 2024 and close in the third or fourth week of September 2024.

The CAT 2024 exam is tentatively scheduled to be held on November 24, 2024.

The CAT 2024 admit card is likely to be released on November 6, 2024.

The CAT 2024 results are expected to be declared in the last week of December 2024 or the first week of January 2025.

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The CAT 2024 exam will be a computer-based test (CBT) with a duration of 120 minutes.

The exam will consist of three sections:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 24 questions

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) - 22 questions

The total number of questions in the CAT 2024 exam will be 66.

The exam will be conducted in three sessions on the same day.

CAT 2024 Syllabus

The CAT 2024 syllabus will cover the following topics: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading Comprehension

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Data Interpretation

Logical Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Algebra

Geometry and Mensuration

Trigonometry

Arithmetic

Modern Mathematics

Profit and Loss

CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree (10+2+3 or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution.

The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the bachelor's degree (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

There is no age limit for appearing in the CAT 2024 exam.

CAT 2024 Application Fees

The application fee for the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be:

₹2,400 for general category candidates

₹1,200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates

What Are The Top Resources For Practicing CAT Exam Questions

Here are the top resources for practicing CAT exam questions:

1. CAT-Holic

The CAT-Holic blog provides an excellent sub-topic-wise question bank for CAT aspirants to practice. It mainly focuses on the QA section of CAT, providing a fresh question bank beyond Arun Sharma and TIME, IMS material.

2. 2iim CAT Question Bank

Rajesh Balasubramanian of 2iim has created spectacular CAT-level questions for various QA sub-topics. The question bank has 1600 questions and 300 video solutions, where Rajesh himself explains concepts and tricks to solve even the most complex questions.

3. Best Downloads of GMATClub

GMATClub provides downloadable question banks for practice. For CAT aspirants, solving 600-700 (beginner) and 700-800 level (advanced) questions is recommended. It also offers a daily list of questions in your inbox.

4. MBAtious

MBAtious is a forum for CAT-related discussions and problem-solving. The forum has an extensive question bank, especially for the QA section, including the best of the best questions from CAT 100 percentiles.

5. HitBullsEye's Study Material & Question Bank

HitBullsEye provides free study material, formulae lists, and question banks for all three sections of CAT.

6. Cracku YouTube Channel

This channel contains CAT exam shortcuts, formulas, tips, and tricks for all sections of CAT, including Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).

7. CAT Study Planner

This resource helps you plan your CAT preparation, including setting targets, tracking progress, and managing time effectively.

8. Free CAT Concept & Revision Videos

Cracku provides over 10+ hours of free CAT revision videos for all sections, helping students who want to try online CAT prep.

9. 5000+ Must Solve CAT Questions

Cracku has compiled 5000 important actual CAT-level questions, which can be practiced topic-wise.

10. MBA Previous Papers

Cracku provides a list of MBA previous papers, including CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, and others, to help familiarize with the actual exams.

These resources are highly recommended for CAT aspirants to practice and improve their skills in all three sections of the exam also The Best college in Jaipur Rajasthan is Arya College of Engineering & I.T. gives Maximum support to students during exams

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How to Find the Right Training Centre for BCA Students

Mastering programming languages is a crucial part of pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and a successful career in the IT industry. Here are some tricks to help you excel in programming during your BCA course. Whether you’re at a BCA training institute in Yamuna Vihar , these tips will set you on the right path.

1. Research the Course Content

When selecting a training centre, the first step is to research the course content thoroughly. Ensure that the institute covers all the necessary subjects and topics relevant to the BCA curriculum. This includes programming languages, database management, networking, and software development.

2. Check the Faculty

The quality of education largely depends on the faculty. Look for an institute that employs experienced and qualified teachers who have a strong background in computer science and IT. A knowledgeable faculty can make a significant difference in your learning experience.

3. Consider the Infrastructure

A good training centre should have well-equipped labs with the latest technology and software. This is crucial for practical learning and hands-on experience. Make sure the institute provides access to high-speed internet and other necessary resources.

4. Evaluate the Institute's Reputation

Before enrolling, check the reputation of the training centre. Look for reviews and testimonials from current and former students. This will give you an idea of the institute’s strengths and weaknesses. Institutes like the BCA training institute in uttam nagar are known for their excellent curriculum and student support.

5. Join Study Groups

Collaborating with your peers can provide new insights and help reinforce your learning. Join study groups or coding clubs at your BCA coaching centre in Uttam Nagar. These groups can provide support, share resources, and offer different perspectives on solving programming problems.

6. Work on Projects

Applying your knowledge to real-world projects is one of the best ways to master programming languages. Create your own projects or contribute to open-source projects. This hands-on experience will enhance your resume and give you practical skills that are highly valued by employers.

7. Compare Fees and Financial Aid

While the quality of education is important, you also need to consider the cost. Compare the fees of different institutes and see if they offer any scholarships or financial aid. Ensure that the investment you make is worth the value you receive.

8. Check for Certification

Ensure that the training centre provides a recognized certification upon completion of the course. This certification can add value to your resume and help you stand out in the job market.

Conclusion

Finding the right training centre for your BCA course can set the foundation for a successful career in the IT industry. Consider factors like course content, faculty, infrastructure, reputation, and placement assistance. Institutes like the BCA coaching centre in yamuna vihar" are excellent choices to start your journey. By following these tips, you can make an informed decision and choose the best training centre for your needs.

By ensuring that you select a well-rounded and reputable institute, you'll be well on your way to mastering the skills needed for a successful career in BCA.

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This is only useful depending on what you need. The Brooklyn Bridge example is good. You don't need the length of the Brooklyn Bridge to keep writing. Anything with a number would benefit from this trick. For example- what year were computers invented, how many kings did such and such a country have before a historical piece was set, and so on.

But what if you're dealing with something a little trickier?

I recently had to write a scene in which a character had a heart attack, thanks to being old and stressed. The character had to deliver important information to another character. Because I screwed up with my timeline, he basically had to deliver it during the heart attack. Essentially, it was the "dying words" trope, even if the heart attack didn't kill him.

So I needed to know- what are the visible symptoms from an outside perspective? Would this character be able to say what he needed to? How much time would he have? This would change the behavior of the character and those around him.

All of this cannot be solved by putting TK in your draft. A small mistake for something this complicated could involve rewriting your entire book if you aren't careful. If your whole book hinges on these "dying words", that could be a problem down the line.

If you want to avoid mindless clicking for something of this nature- know what you need. I know it's hard, but try to stick to your original question. Don't click any links that would lead to unrelated material. Think of what you specifically need for your scene. In my example, I would not need "symptoms of heart disease". I already know the cause of the heart attack is stress and age, so I know this information will not help. If the link is not going to help the scene, it's trash. It may be helpful to write the important questions down before you begin.

Forever indebted to @mostlysignssomeportents for this one. 

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A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

-Robert A. Heinlein

(Heard from Prashant a long time ago. Was reminded in the meeting with Flavio where he responded to my “so many threads” comment with “The alternative is to be a one trick pony which is basically death”)

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Your Ultimate FE Chemical Review Manual to Master All Topics

The key to passing the FE Chemical exam is to go through a comprehensive review process. In this blog, you will learn how the review manual will be helpful and why you need it. Refer to the manual, set your topic priorities, and prepare for the FE Chemical exam.

FE Chemical Exam Pattern

The FE Chemical exam is a computer-based test held at an NCEES-approved center. The exam consists of 110 questions, and its question types include multiple-choice and alternate-item-type questions. The total appointment time of the exam is 6 hours long, which includes:

Nondisclosure agreement of 2 minutes

Tutorial of 8 minutes

Exam of 5 hours and 20 minutes

Scheduled break of 25 minutes

Why Do You Need the FE Chemical Review Manual?

Acquiring the FE Chemical review manual is necessary for your exam preparation. With the comprehensive manual, you can refer to all exam topics, strategic insights, and practice problems. It equips you with deep knowledge and helps you attain success. Maximize your understanding, boost confidence, and ensure you are fully prepared to excel in the challenging FE Chemical exam.

How to Seek the FE Chemical Review Manual?

Download your digital copy of the FE Reference Handbook by creating an account with the NCEES website. Since the in-print form is no longer available, download the latest PDF version of the reference manual.

How does the FE Chemical Review Manual help?

Firstly, the FE Chemical reference manual helps you in many ways. It will help you remember where the equation is in your manual. It allows you to find the equation faster while tackling problems during the exam.

Secondly, it helps you discover question types that will be asked on the exam. Reviewing the complete syllabus and knowing all the necessary equations enables you to pass the FE Chemical exam. Be familiar with all practical and conceptual questions to crush the exam.

Moving on, memorizing unit conversion is essential. Let us say you are having problems with energy balances, and you need to convert some factors. In that scenario, you would come and search for the conversion factor, then solve the problem. But with this separate unit conversion section, you can memorize them to solve problems faster.

Join the FE Chemical Review Course

Register with the School of PE review course and study as best as possible to pass the FE Chemical exam. We provide expert-led instruction and all study materials required to prepare better. Designed to meet the NCEES specifications, our course equips you with the essential knowledge to ace the exam.

We also provide personalized study plans that help you break down complex concepts and track down your study routine. Use our study hub to prep, solve practice problems and exams, and evaluate your performance to boost your chances of success in the FE Chemical exam.

Conclusion

Having suitable prep material is essential. We hope this blog helps you identify the best review manual and help you study all key topics. Are you looking for tips and tricks to study faster? Sign up with the School of PE and set yourself up for success.

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