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The reverse-centaur apocalypse is upon us

I'm coming to DEFCON! On Aug 9, I'm emceeing the EFF POKER TOURNAMENT (noon at the Horseshoe Poker Room), and appearing on the BRICKED AND ABANDONED panel (5PM, LVCC - L1 - HW1–11–01). On Aug 10, I'm giving a keynote called "DISENSHITTIFY OR DIE! How hackers can seize the means of computation and build a new, good internet that is hardened against our asshole bosses' insatiable horniness for enshittification" (noon, LVCC - L1 - HW1–11–01).

In thinking about the relationship between tech and labor, one of the most useful conceptual frameworks is "centaurs" vs "reverse-centaurs":

https://pluralistic.net/2022/04/17/revenge-of-the-chickenized-reverse-centaurs/

A centaur is someone whose work is supercharged by automation: you are a human head atop the tireless body of a machine that lets you get more done than you could ever do on your own.

A reverse-centaur is someone who is harnessed to the machine, reduced to a mere peripheral for a cruelly tireless robotic overlord that directs you to do the work that it can't, at a robotic pace, until your body and mind are smashed.

Bosses love being centaurs. While workplace monitoring is as old as Taylorism – the "scientific management" of the previous century that saw labcoated frauds dictating the fine movements of working people in a kabuki of "efficiency" – the lockdowns saw an explosion of bossware, the digital tools that let bosses monitor employees to a degree and at a scale that far outstrips the capacity of any unassisted human being.

Armed with bossware, your boss becomes a centaur, able to monitor you down to your keystrokes, the movements of your eyes, even the ambient sound around you. It was this technology that transformed "work from home" into "live at work." But bossware doesn't just let your boss spy on you – it lets your boss control you. \

It turns you into a reverse-centaur.

"Data At Work" is a research project from Cracked Labs that dives deep into the use of surveillance and control technology in a variety of workplaces – including workers' own cars and homes:

https://crackedlabs.org/en/data-work

It consists of a series of papers that take deep dives into different vendors' bossware products, exploring how they are advertised, how they are used, and (crucially) how they make workers feel. There are also sections on how these interact with EU labor laws (the project is underwritten by the Austrian Arbeiterkammer), with the occasional aside about how weak US labor laws are.

The latest report in the series comes from Wolfie Christl, digging into Microsoft's "Dynamics 365," a suite of mobile apps designed to exert control over "field workers" – repair technicians, security guards, cleaners, and home help for ill, elderly and disabled people:

https://crackedlabs.org/dl/CrackedLabs_Christl_MobileWork.pdf

It's…not good. Microsoft advises its customers to use its products to track workers' location every "60 to 300 seconds." Workers are given tasks broken down into subtasks, each with its own expected time to completion. Workers are expected to use the app every time they arrive at a site, begin or complete a task or subtask, or start or end a break.

For bosses, all of this turns into a dashboard that shows how each worker is performing from instant to instant, whether they are meeting time targets, and whether they are spending more time on a task than the client's billing rate will pay for. Each work order has a clock showing elapsed seconds since it was issued.

For workers, the system generates new schedules with new work orders all day long, refreshing your work schedule as frequently as twice per hour. Bosses can flag workers as available for jobs that fall outside their territories and/or working hours, and the system will assign workers to jobs that require them to work in their off hours and travel long distances to do so.

Each task and subtask has a target time based on "AI" predictions. These are classic examples of Goodhart's Law: "any metric eventually becomes a target." The average time that workers take becomes the maximum time that a worker is allowed to take. Some jobs are easy, and can be completed in less time than assigned. When this happens, the average time to do a job shrinks, and the time allotted for normal (or difficult) jobs contracts.

Bosses get stack-ranks of workers showing which workers closed the most tickets, worked the fastest, spent the least time idle between jobs, and, of course, whether the client gave them five stars. Workers know it, creating an impossible bind: to do the job well, in a friendly fashion, the worker has to take time to talk with the client, understand their needs, and do the job. Anything less will generate unfavorable reports from clients. But doing this will blow through time quotas, which produces bad reports from the bossware. Heads you lose, tails the boss wins.

Predictably, Microsoft has shoveled "AI" into every corner of this product. Bosses don't just get charts showing them which workers are "underperforming" – they also get summaries of all the narrative aspects of the workers' reports (e.g. "My client was in severe pain so I took extra time to make her comfortable before leaving"), filled with the usual hallucinations and other botshit.

No boss could exert this kind of fine-grained, soul-destroying control over any workforce, much less a workforce that is out in the field all day, without Microsoft's automation tools. Armed with Dynamics 365, a boss becomes a true centaur, capable of superhuman feats of labor abuse.

And when workers are subjected to Dynamics 365, they become true reverse-centaurs, driven by "digital whips" to work at a pace that outstrips the long-term capacity of their minds and bodies to bear it. The enthnographic parts of the report veer between chilling and heartbreaking.

Microsoft strenuously objects to this characterization, insisting that their tool (which they advise bosses to use to check on workers' location every 60-300 seconds) is not a "surveillance" tool, it's a "coordination" tool. They say that all the AI in the tool is "Responsible AI," which is doubtless a great comfort to workers.

In Microsoft's (mild) defense, they are not unique. Other reports in the series show how retail workers and hotel housekeepers are subjected to "despot on demand" services provided by Oracle:

https://crackedlabs.org/en/data-work/publications/retail-hospitality

Call centers, are even worse. After all, most of this stuff started with call centers:

https://crackedlabs.org/en/data-work/publications/callcenter

I've written about Arise, a predatory "work from home" company that targets Black women to pay the company to work for it (they also have to pay if they quit!). Of course, they can be fired at will:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/07/29/impunity-corrodes/#arise-ye-prisoners

There's also a report about Celonis, a giant German company no one has ever heard of, which gathers a truly nightmarish quantity of information about white-collar workers' activities, subjecting them to AI phrenology to judge their "emotional quality" as well as other metrics:

https://crackedlabs.org/en/data-work/publications/processmining-algomanage

As Celonis shows, this stuff is coming for all of us. I've dubbed this process "the shitty technology adoption curve": the terrible things we do to prisoners, asylum seekers and people in mental institutions today gets repackaged tomorrow for students, parolees, Uber drivers and blue-collar workers. Then it works its way up the privilege gradient, until we're all being turned into reverse-centaurs under the "digital whip" of a centaur boss:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/11/25/the-peoples-amazon/#clippys-revenge

In mediating between asshole bosses and the workers they destroy, these bossware technologies do more than automate: they also insulate. Thanks to bossware, your boss doesn't have to look you in the eye (or come within range of your fists) to check in on you every 60 seconds and tell you that you've taken 11 seconds too long on a task. I recently learned a useful term for this: an "accountability sink," as described by Dan Davies in his new book, The Unaccountability Machine, which is high on my (very long) list of books to read:

https://profilebooks.com/work/the-unaccountability-machine/

Support me this summer on the Clarion Write-A-Thon and help raise money for the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop!

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/08/02/despotism-on-demand/#virtual-whips

Image: Cryteria (modified) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HAL9000.svg

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[officer-sebastian]

*Sebastian huffed and squeezed his way through an unexpected number of scientists and other employees through Sector E’s halls. Giving quick “excuse me’s” and “pardon me’s” as he kept rubbing shoulders with lab coats. Sebastian figured that this stretch of the Science Team must be clocking out for a late lunch, he’s never seen any sector’s halls so packed before, unless you count the highest level of top-side customer service and protection from the general and oddball public.*

Christ al’mighty Ah’m jus’ tryn’a git ta mah shift, y’know, th’shift that keeps y’all from actin’ like dogs without horses.. Clearly it ain’t helpin’ much, Jesus.

*After a few more left turns, the checkpoint position he had been assigned comes into view, another guard tapping his fingers on the desk and perking up at the sight of Sebastian.*

���Christ, Seb, what took you so fuckin’ long, eh? Was ‘bout to just clock out and leave this place hanging.”

*Sebastian just chuckled* Yeah, yeah, mighty sorry ‘bout that. Fer some damn reason th’halls were packed full of them lab rats an’ Ah could hardly git past. Go take’a piss an’ then cool off on yer lunch, Pauly, Ah got it from ‘ere.

*The guard scoffed and crossed his arms* “Whatever. Thankfully those old cronies only now just took lunch, what ever reason you’re filed under checkpoint over here, you’ll be glad to know it’s practically empty now. Have fun staring at the wall.”

Yer too kind. Ah take it ya prob’ly scared ‘em off an’-

*There was the faintest rumble between under their feet. Several lights from down the hall suddenly flicker and blow out, the emergency lights immediately turn on, painting the metallic walls an eerie red. Sebastian goes quiet at that, steadily eyeing the darkened hallway and listening close for anything suspicious.*

*Officer Pauly swallows audibly, eyes still on Sebastian* “The hell was tha-“

*BUZWARN* Warning. Power Outages Detected In [SECTOR E]. All Affected Personnel Please Be Advised.

*BUZWARN* Warning. Unauthorized Biological Forms Detected In [SECTOR E]. All Non-Disaster Response Personnel Evacuate Immediately.

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*The two security guards listened in shocked silence as the automated comms buzzed in and out, the emergency lights flicking at the same time. Sebastian persed his lips in a straight line, taking a deep breath and suddenly pushing Pauly into the checkpoint box*

“THE HELL ARE YOU-?!” *The guard began to shout in protest, before Sebastian tossed him inside and shut the door. Pauly gets up immediately, pounding on the glass* “OI ASSHOLE! The fuck do you think you’re doing?!”

*Sebastian snapped his fingers and put one up to his lips* Quiet. Ah’m goin’ ta check it out. It ain’t lookin’ good on our department if they go an’ lose two men on th’job. Ya sit tight an’ wait it out fer me, ‘kay?

*The guard sputtered a few times at that response, gesturing his hands wildly before sighing and giving up any retort, having known Sebastian long enough to know arguing with him like this is fruitless* “If you go and get yourself killed I won’t be there for whatever shoddy funeral they give you. It’ll be all your fault down to the grave, Seb.”

Thank ya, kindly, Pauly. How ‘bout we go an’ git’a beer with th’boys if Ah make back it in at least 3/4s? Ah’ll make a’bet with ya. *Sebastian clicks off the safety of his pistol and checks the magazine while he talks*

“Wh- Pfft, fucksake, Sebastian. Fine, whatever, I’ll bet. Quit wasting time.”

*Sebastian nods and runs down the hallway, making a salute with his pistol before turning around completely*

[thumpypuppy]

for the isat soundtrack, did you use pre-existing soundfonts, make your own, or didn't use soundfonts? i don't know much about music production so bear with me. also, if the first option, which ones did you use?

Fantastic question!

So there was exactly one song that used sound fonts (the SNES strings), otherwise it's entirely softsynths, multisamplers, and some recorded guitar and bass for a few songs.

If you're just getting started in making music there are a lot of free synths available from Native Instruments, and the Spitfire Audio LABS series has loads of cool free stuff as well. (You can also find bunches of free VSTs online!)

I have a lot of stuff in the studio, but I'll list out some of my current favs:

Xfer Records Serum - It's an absolutely incredible modular synth that has two channel AM/FM/RM modulation, wavetable synthesis, a bunch of really cool built-in effects, and there's so much automation you can do to create really amazing sounds.

Toontrack Superior Drummer - I have v2 + Metal Foundry, but they have a v3 now and loads of libraries available. Super customizable, absolutely the next best thing to just mic'ing up a kit yourself.

SubMission Audio Eurobass III - Honestly such a precise bass multisampler that has really detailed velocity and articulation control. Features heavily in our last album, DOOMTROID.

So to answer your question, a lot of things are either custom-designed in the studio or are built off of multisampling engines and then further modified and EQ'd to have a very particular sound.

I would just like to say that composition is FAR more important than having fancy plugins and experience with sound design and mixing, so go find yourself a bunch of free VSTs and focus on your composition first and learn the engineering part second.

[watcheraurora]

@viriv I’m a lil socially awkward with new people but I wanted to send a little love and appreciation because you are amazing

And, for the record, I did not just freehand the pose. IbisPaint has poses in it for tracing and this would have taken me three hours or more just to get the pose right (and it still would have been all sorts of wrong) because I am a writer who doodles sometimes. Same with the background because I really could not be bothered. I just picked something with squares because Minecraft… yeah

Although I did color pick everything from your icon/pfp so it would look somewhat correct 😁 I did my best

And, to be extra special, a little extra compensation for me giving you brainrot in the form of a little snippet of a flashback from the untitled Ice Walls sequel:

—

Tango braced his hands against the table and leaned heavily on them, closing his eyes. A headache was throbbing behind them and he felt wiped.

“Again,” Doc remarked, not looking up from the project he was working on. Some robot for automation that looked completely custom-made.

“What do you mean, ‘again’?” Tango demanded around haggard breathing. “I’ve been doing this for hours. My powers have limits, you know!” A slight sheen of frost crept away from his hands where they were on the table.

Doc finally looked up, his cybernetic red eye glowing. His face impassive. “Oh? Is that what you’re going to say when Lore has your former friends corner you? When you’re backed up against a wall after a long fight and feel like you have nothing left to give. You’re just going to tell them to give you a free pass to get away because your powers are exhausted and you can’t fight back?” Doc stood. “Do you even know what the full limits of your powers are? Have you tried to use them until nothing but a single snowflake comes from your hand? Or have you been a coward and stopped before you truly reached your limit? Have you dug deep into yourself and dredged up the full iceberg?”

“Stop it,” Tango muttered. “Rhetoricals get us nowhere.”

“These aren’t rhetorical, Tango.”

That caught his attention. Doc never called him Tango. It was always Deepfrost, even here. In the Perimeter. Where Tango had shed Deepfrost’s coat for months to get away from that life for a while.

“Have you plumbed into the depths of your powers completely?”

Tango remembered his darkness flickering out while Arctic Fox pinned him to the mat by the throat in training, almost five years ago. The ice dying off his hands. “Once,” he said. “I’d rather not do it again.”

Doc tsked. He flung his cybernetic, prosthetic arm.

The robot’s arm lashed, striking Tango across the chest and throwing him backward. He crashed into the wall and fell to the floor. “What the hell, Doc?” He picked himself back to his feet. “What was that for?”

“Again. And if you don’t want to do it on your own, maybe some outside stimulus will be enough for you to draw on what’s left of your power.”

Tango cocked one arm back and thrust it forward, sending a spray of frozen shards toward Doc.

Who lifted his cybernetic arm to block his face—an energy shield of red light springing into existence from it. He chuckled. “Not bad, as a last-ditch effort,” he remarked, his accent not quite as thick for a moment.

“I’ll show you last-ditch,” Tango spat. He held both arms out and hurled an icicle the size of a human at that energy shield.

The point shattered—but also broke the shield. The rest of the icicle barreled into Doc, sending him staggering back. Tango didn’t stop. His eyes ached as the sclera swam to black and a bubble of darkness exploded out of him with an echo of his heartbeat. Doc’s eye had thermal vision and could pierce the darkness, but Tango dropped to the ground around lab equipment and cooled himself off so that his body heat wouldn’t be seen.

Given his powers, he already ran several degrees colder than normal. His skin was always frigid to the touch. But he was still warm enough to register on a thermal view. He was still human. Just… a human with ice powers.

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Nest Labs Project Screening Process and Multi-Weighted Scoring Models

1. Identifying Potential Projects

Nest Labs, a subsidiary of Google, regularly faces project selection decisions, especially around smart home innovations. Some possible projects might include:

Developing a new smart doorbell camera with improved AI features.

Expanding into new markets in developing countries.

Improving energy efficiency for their popular smart thermostat by integrating more AI capabilities.

2. Project Screening Process at Nest Labs

Like most tech companies, Nest Labs uses a structured approach to select projects:

a. Defining Evaluation Criteria:

Nest Labs would establish a set of criteria to assess each project. For example:

Strategic Alignment: How well does the project align with Google’s broader goal of AI-driven home automation?

Customer Demand: Does the market research show a demand for the new feature or product?

Return on Investment (ROI): How profitable is the project compared to its cost?

Feasibility: Does the company have the necessary technical resources?

Time to Market: How long will it take to launch the new product?

b. Collecting Information:

Sales/Marketing Team: Would provide data on customer preferences and market demand.

Finance Department: Would evaluate the cost and potential ROI of each project.

Engineering Team: Would assess whether the required technology and resources are available.

3. Multi-Weighted Scoring Model

Nest Labs likely uses a Multi-Weighted Scoring Model to compare and prioritize projects. Here’s how the model might work:

a. Assign Weights to Criteria:

Let’s say Nest Labs decides to prioritize the following factors:

Strategic Alignment: 30%

Customer Demand: 25%

ROI: 20%

Feasibility: 15%

Time to Market: 10%

b. Scoring Projects:

Each project is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 for each criterion. For example:

Smart Doorbell Camera:

Strategic Alignment: 5

Customer Demand: 4

ROI: 4

Feasibility: 3

Time to Market: 4

Improving Thermostat AI:

Strategic Alignment: 4

Customer Demand: 5

ROI: 3

Feasibility: 4

Time to Market: 5

c. Calculate Weighted Scores:

Smart Doorbell Camera:

Strategic Alignment: 5 × 30% = 1.5

Customer Demand: 4 × 25% = 1.0

ROI: 4 × 20% = 0.8

Feasibility: 3 × 15% = 0.45

Time to Market: 4 × 10% = 0.4

Total Score: 4.15

Improving Thermostat AI:

Strategic Alignment: 4 × 30% = 1.2

Customer Demand: 5 × 25% = 1.25

ROI: 3 × 20% = 0.6

Feasibility: 4 × 15% = 0.6

Time to Market: 5 × 10% = 0.5

Total Score: 4.15

4. Role of the Team

CEO and Executive Team: Make the final decision based on strategic alignment.

Finance Team: Evaluate cost and profitability.

Engineering Team: Assess feasibility and time-to-market.

Sales and Marketing Team: Provide input on market trends and customer demand.

5. Conclusion

By using the Multi-Weighted Scoring Model, Nest Labs can objectively compare projects based on criteria that align with their strategic goals. In this case, both projects score the same (4.15), so the decision may come down to external factors like available resources or risk.

[sketchfanda]

A Promotional Message From Capsule Corp.

(Use whichever image you want to)

Static flickers on the screen before showing us an office with a familiar female figure with her back to the camera before she turns to show it’s none other than…

“Hi there! This is Bulma, owner, operator, & CEO of Capsule Corp.! If you’re watching this video, you’re well over 18 and confirmed female after having received the persomal and private customer email…” Her face gains a sensual expression as she turns her body around fully to the front and leans close as if looming to whisper conspiratorially to the viewers.

“Well then, let me tell you, have I got a product for you…” making a shush gesture and shooting a wink as she had the camera following her. A slight hum indicating it was some kind of drone. The sway and sashay of her sexy backside was very clear. Her ass jiggling in a juicy, hypnotic manner.

“Now ladies, I'm sure we all tend to have the same issue, don’t we? Major dry spells? Not getting enough action? Single? Dating? Married? And in the case of the latter, just not getting that itch scratched enough? But, obviously we don’t want to cheat on our man. Or girl. We don’t discriminate.”

Then, a red haired woman wearing glasses and a lab coat chimes in. “Well here at capsule Corp., or to be more precise, "Capsule Cocks," our R-rated division is dedicated to providing products in the field of adult entertainment. Geared for yours, hers, & his pleasure…” the woman known as 21 alongside Bulma were followed bt the drone after they went through a set of doors into what seemed to be some sort of research lab. Well, that’s what it said in the label next to the door, but what the camera was displaying right now seemed like Bulma had lead them onto the set of a porn studio!!

The drone filmed a shot of beds, mattresses, counters, futons, and tables that were occupied by naked female bodies. The room filled with sounds of raw, undoubted eroticism. Women of varying age, shape, sizes, human, humanoid and anthro species alike all naked getting pounded by well hung studs. Their asses shaking, their tits bouncing, sweat and juices splashing about as deep throated moans rang out from then. Some women even had themselves getting spit roasted while others got fucked in both their ass and pussy at the same time. Meanwhile, some women were tag teaming a guy; two on one or even three on one. Some horny babes especially took to being the centerpiece of their own gangbangs!! Their moans mixed in harmony with the noises of skin on skin/fur/scales (or what have you) as they rode on or were being drilled by the biggest, thickest, meatiest cocks any woman had likely ever laid eyes on. And the men owning such pleasure inducing, pussy pounding, womb hammering baby makers were all owned by the same guy. A smooth chrome dome head decorated with six dots meant to resemble moxibustion marks along the forehead. Their faces stoic and blank, having a charm all their own. In contrast to their stoic expressions, their eyes were glowing blue with determination. Although they were practically shortstacks, these were no mere boys. These compact and sculpted specimens with the physique of Greek gods were MEN!!

With little to no shame in what she was displaying to the camera, a slight blush appeared on Bulma's face as she turned to look at the viewers. “Oh this? Just quality control testing. A few select employees and lucky clients making sure our product is up to standards and practices…” Bulma sported a grin, catlike in its minx nature as she and 21 walked towards some female employees wearing nothing but lab coats. Lab coats which they didn’t even bother to close properly. The employees were standing over and doing something scientific to someone on the table. The same man that was somehow pleasuring all these women. “Ladies, say hello to Capsule Cocks’ fully automated, articulate, fully functional, top of the line sexual performance synthetic male! An artificial sex doll we’ve codenamed, The Warrior Monk. Isn’t he just quite the specimen?” 21 quipped with a leer. The camera moved to a new angle to give a full body shot of the so-called Warrior Monk (WM) sex doll who was in sleep mode on the table slab. Although his cock was flaccid, it was still easy to indicate the length and girth of his member that resred above his smooth and heavy balls. The camera came closer and the science girls parted to give Bulma & her genius red haired scientific partner room as they hit buttons on a nearby console. The WM cracking his eyes open, with a cool expression on his face as he sat up. His vision locked on Bulma as data was no doubt streaming through his artificial brain. The blue haired CEO and red haired head scientists gasped with sensual delight as they saw his dick stir and rise to full-mast erectness, pulsing and twitching with growing desire. Bulma draped her arms around him, hands caressing his muscles.

“Mmmm, fresh off the production line. Just activated and he’s already getting so horny…of course, the personality will follow so he can emote and all.” Bulma said with eyes full of lust. Then 21 interjected, “But first, we like to make sure his sexual prowess and virility are up to the same standards as his brothers…” Purring, Bulma gave him a kiss in the cheek, then on the lips. Then she found herself gasping as he locked lips with her, making her pant and moan as his hands began groping and caressing her all over. As if he was offended to find her body covered and confined with clothing, depriving him of her in all her nude glory. The CEO breaking the sloppy kiss to moan as he began to squeeze her ass and tits. She called for her partner in crime, 21, to tag in. The glasses wearing babe getting the message as she came over and began to shed her coat. Getting the compact chrome dome’s attention immediately. The bio android purring as her glasses flamed to reflect the lust in her eyes as she kicked off her shoes and reached around to unzip the back of her domino dress. Peeling it off to let it fall and pool around her feet as she now stood nude before the fresh off the line WM, clad in just her arm gloves and her stockings, sensually grinning as she pressed herself against the nude stud and locked lips with him. Moaning as their tongues mashed and danced together in a sloppy dance of spit swapping, as the short king clone now began putting his hands to work on her stunning figure and form. Deep passionate cries escaping her lucious lips as she felt her booty being kneaded like bread dough and her tits squeezed and tweaked.

Bulma shamelessly looked on with burning just and desire,her face flushed with a blush of arousal and ectasy as she looked over her shoulder at the drone camera. Hooking the hem of her dress as she began to peel it off,exposing the fact she was completely commando underneath it. “Mmm,as you can see,these little guys are quick to respond and act towards any immediate sexual affection. Soon as they pick up the hint you need some of that sweet sweet loving, they don’t waste time in getting all up over you…” the bombshell genius quipped, shooting a sensual wink and a smile as she swayed her backside. Making her ass jiggle as she gave it a quick slap,standing clad only in her bandana scarf and high heels. All the while 21 was now squatting in the floor, fingers plunging shamelessly into her pussy as her juices rained down on the floor to make a growing puddle. All the while she was blowing and sucking on the Warrior Monk’s cock,glowing link hearts visible in her eyes as she bobbed her head like a lewd metronome,taking delight in the shortstack clone’s hand grasping her glorious mane of hair as he bucked and pumped his hips to meet her powerful,thirsty blowjob. Her free hand massaging his heavy,smooth swaying balls.

Bulma of course was moaning as she played with herself while continuing to watch on at this lewd display of sloppy oral sex. Licking her lips as her hands moved between squeezing her tits and probing her slit, thighs glistening as nectar flowed. “And once your warrior monk gets in the zone,it’s not long before the fun really begins. Aaahn,their data and knowledge expands with every bit of experience….making them capable of being sex machines,literally and figuratively and…and..excuse me a moment…” the Capsule corp heiress ceased her sales pitch,unable to keep her desires at bay as turned the Krillin clone’s head towards her,pressing her lips to his as they made out,tongues dancing as 21 continued to deepthroat that fuckrod, glowing pink hearts in her eyes as her neck bulged with his girth and length. The warrior monk finding himself being nudged to lay flat on his back as Bulma broke their sloppy kiss,a spiderweb trail of saliva between them as the drone camera flickered with a brief glitch of static.

The picture returned to now display a scene no porno could ever match in terms of quality and passionate energy,as Bulma sat her juicy booty on the sex doll clone’s face. His smooth bald head trapped between her thighs as she squirmed and moaned, feeling him eat out her pussy as his tongue probed and prodded away. While 21 was straddling his waist,shamelessly plungin her pussy down onto his length. Riding him cowgirl style,as her and bulma’s tits and asses bounced and jiggled,their skin glistening with sweat. Deepthroated cries and howls of erotic passion ectasy pouring forth from their lucious lips as the girls in lab coats touched themselves with little to no sense of shame or inhibition. “Aaahn!! Oh god! As You can see,this little guy doesn’t just have size and knows how to use it,but they’re more than capable of going at it for as long as you need! Stamina,staying power and able to handle more than one woman at once! ooh right there! Oh Kri-“ whatever Bulma was about to say was cut off as 21 leaned close kiss her. Their lips locking as they shamelessly mashed their tongues together as if trying to devour one another with their raw passion and desire. The drone camera flicked and glitched static again to now show the Warrior Monk kneeling in his slab bed as he hammered and pounded Bulma doggystyle. His big heavy balls smacking her clit as her juices splashed and her meaty ass jiggled jiggled with every impact of powerful pelvis jackhammering away. The aquamarine haired egghead pressing her mouth against 21’s pussy as she ate the bio android out. The employees from before having abandoned their already fickle professionalism to find their own warrior monks to enjoy,adding themselves to any pair of trios or orgies continuing around the workshop. 21 looking at her camera,her expression one of mind numbing,brain melting pleasure.

“Ahn!! That’s all we have time for,this quality control test is going to need some thorough! Ooh yes! Hands on care and examination! But if this isn’t enough to whet your appetites, have a look at our video review submissions from some of our…very satisfied customers!! Aahn come here stud muffin!!” The brunette cried,her skin becoming cotton candy pink,a tail springing forth as her hair turned Snow White,the sclera of her blue eyes going from white to black as she pulled the pistoning clone towards her to kiss him. A muffled moan coming rom Bulma as she felt the full body mobile sex doll bring an orgasm out of her. Feeling him blow his load as pink hearts flowed in her eyes,21 shuddering as her own orgasm came forth. Nectar flowing into the Briefs bombshell’s eager exploding tongue as she drank and lapped up the candy flavoured treat. The drone briefly flickered between this scene and numerous bits and pieces of action happening around the Warrior Monk production room before glitching to static once more.

The drone camera seemed to be back up and running in action,recording away as the insanely seemingly eternally young mother of nulma,Panchy came into view. Her stunning figure on display in an outrageously sexy leopard print two piece swimsuit. “Is this thing on?” The dirty blonde quipped,the camera showing a view of an indoor luxury swimming pool. “Oh wonderful! On cuties,got to make sure this review is just what Bulma needs for her website..” she quipped,as a group of six warrior monks came onto the scene. Their faces cool and focused,a dim blue glow in their eyes as their Adonis physiques were in full display. Along with tight speedo things displaying their bulging crotches as panchy licked her lips. “Ooh my,you boys been waiting a while haven’t you?” The cheeky milf teased,leaning towards the camer as she cupped and jiggled her bosom. Kneeling on the cool tiled floor as the six compact studs pulled down their things to whip out their rock hard cocks,two of which she grasped and began to stroke. “Let mama kiss it all better….” A sensual whisper escaped her lips,before the camera flicked glitched to static once more.

(to be continued?!!)

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Unlocking the Power of Digital Marketing in 2024: Key Strategies for Success In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, businesses need a strong online presence to stay competitive. Digital marketing has emerged as the go-to strategy for brands looking to connect with their target audience, boost sales, and build lasting relationships. At Digital Marketing Lab, we explore the latest trends, strategies, and tools that can transform your business into a digital powerhouse.

Why Digital Marketing Matters More Than Ever With over 5 billion people using the internet worldwide, having a digital strategy is no longer optional. Consumers increasingly rely on online platforms to discover, evaluate, and purchase products or services. This growing reliance on digital channels offers businesses endless opportunities to engage and convert potential customers.

In 2024, digital marketing continues to evolve, with a focus on personalization, automation, and omnichannel experiences. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, an effective digital marketing strategy can help you reach a wider audience, improve customer engagement, and drive growth.

Key Digital Marketing Strategies for 2024 To stay ahead of the curve, here are the top digital marketing strategies to implement in 2024:

Content Marketing Content remains king, but the way businesses approach it is changing. High-quality, value-driven content that speaks directly to your audience’s needs will drive better engagement. This includes blog posts, videos, infographics, podcasts, and more. Interactive content like polls, quizzes, and surveys is also gaining traction as it encourages user participation.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) SEO continues to be a critical pillar of digital marketing. Google and other search engines are constantly updating their algorithms to prioritize websites with the best user experience. In 2024, focus on core web vitals, mobile-first indexing, and voice search optimization to ensure your site ranks well. Local SEO is also becoming more important as consumers search for businesses “near me.”

Social Media Marketing Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok remain powerful tools for brand promotion. Leveraging influencer marketing, user-generated content, and short-form videos can enhance your brand’s visibility. In 2024, we expect more brands to use AI-powered social listening tools to better understand their audience and respond to trends in real time.

Email Marketing and Personalization Email marketing is far from obsolete—in fact, it’s more effective than ever when combined with personalization. Consumers expect brands to deliver relevant, personalized messages that cater to their individual preferences. Using AI tools to segment audiences and create automated email flows based on user behavior can help boost engagement and conversions.

Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC) PPC remains a go-to strategy for instant visibility. Platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads offer highly targeted campaigns that reach specific audiences. In 2024, AI-driven campaign management tools will take PPC to the next level, optimizing budgets, targeting, and ad placements for maximum ROI.

Video Marketing Video is rapidly becoming the preferred medium for online users, making it an essential part of any digital marketing strategy. Whether it's short, engaging TikToks, in-depth YouTube tutorials, or live streams on Instagram, businesses need to incorporate video content to connect with their audiences. In 2024, shoppable videos and interactive livestreams will dominate the video marketing scene.

AI and Automation Artificial intelligence and automation tools are transforming the digital marketing landscape. From chatbots that provide instant customer service to AI-driven content creation, businesses are leveraging technology to improve efficiency and customer experience. Tools like predictive analytics and machine learning also enable marketers to make data-driven decisions, enhancing campaign success rates.

Staying Ahead in the Digital Marketing Game The digital marketing world is constantly evolving, but the fundamentals remain the same: know your audience, provide value, and adapt to new trends and technologies. Whether you're looking to revamp your existing strategy or build a new one from the ground up, keeping an eye on these key trends will ensure your brand stays competitive in 2024.

At Digital Marketing Lab, we're committed to helping businesses navigate the complexities of digital marketing. We provide actionable insights, tips, and resources to help you grow your online presence and achieve your business goals.

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we need to get rid of check in kiosks everywhere but especially in medical settings. I am in a diagnostic lab right now and they literally don’t have any human staff in the waiting room. I am expected to manage everything myself on the kiosk — which requires me to have vision, comprehension, and fine motor skills that my grandma, on whose behalf I’m checking in, DOES NOT HAVE. if I wasn’t here, this would be impossible for her from step one. on top of that, I have to ask the staff about an issue, and the kiosk gives me absolutely no way to interface with staff. I have to pound on the back door to get someone to talk to me, which puts them on edge and me on edge. multiple people have had to do this while I’ve been here, taking time away from the actual nurses with issues that could’ve been handled by a human receptionist.

even in less urgent settings, the check-in kiosk makes the same assumptions of my ability and offers the same lack of flexibility in the face of any issue. I’m expected to just be able to use the technology and to personally deal with any problem outside the technology’s scope. I am asked to enter myself into an automated system before I can access any kind of human interface

I just… I don’t understand how I’m expected not to feel insulted by this. it seems like an actual person’s presence in order to assist patients/customers is the absolute least you can do as an establishment. stop shifting the burden of your system onto me and stop assuming I am physically able to handle it! many of us cannot!

[ariesgamesandminis]

A long overdue "New Site" update…it's a little long, but PLEASE READ IT, plus there is a double surprise buried in the post. Consider it a little bit of a treasure hunt to make you read!

First up…to those out in Nebraska with that tornado, my thoughts are with you all.

Sorry to everyone on the delay with an update, I've been VERY hard at work migrating everything I could over to the new site, and sadly…there were migration issues which I expected there would be, but not the amount, or the errors. I tend to be a bit overly anal with how I want things done, how I want them to work and be presented to the customer, and as such…I keep finding little things here & there I don't like and want changed. Either I can change it or I need whomever on the support team to change it, and due to that, sometimes it just takes a little bit longer. So while I wait…I search for bugs, and I squash them. I'm one of those…let's make it better than 100% kinda guys.

ANYWAYS…I wanted to let you all know, as I said previously, we are very close to launching, and there are a few things to be aware of!!!

When we launch, I will simply take down the blocked landing page you currently cannot get past, and I will not announce it because when I do…I'll be sending out account activation emails first. PLEASE WAIT FOR YOUR ACCOUNT ACTIVATION EMAIL!!! This will be an automated send, I just click a button and it will send out batches of emails for me. The problem here is that I have almost 10,000 customers currently (this fact blew me away, but some them I think are fake accounts and some have never purchased anything for whatever reason)…this process will take a while to happen!!! It might be a day, it might be two days, just please wait otherwise you will have issues logging in.

While I was able to import 100% of the customer accounts, I was NOT able to import about 90% of the addresses. This is due to multiple accounts having 5 or more addresses listed as ship-to listings due to moving around the country, being stationed overseas in the military, etc. For sanity reasons, I did not pick an address to import as most would likely be the wrong one…but that won't stop you from checking out. Just fill in your address when you check out, it's that simple.

Again…as we have posted before, we COULD NOT migrate your Wishlist (items you saved in a list you want to purchase later on), and we COULD NOT migrate your Waislist (items that were out of stock at the time and you would get an email when they were restocked).

The Wishlists were just S.O.L. for exporting data. Nothing I could do there.

The Waitlist for Back In Stock Notifications however…I was able to export, but there is no way to import that data, and as such, I have a file with over 700 entries on it, so I would HIHGLY suggest if you had something you were signed up for to be notified when it comes back in stock…EMAIL ME so I can send you the list. There's too many people on the list to email them all out, it would cause everyone's email servers to mark me as a spam bot and then you'd never see the store emails.

During this migration, we've received the 4 NEW releases from Iron Wind Metals which are the new Rifleman, Archer, Night Gyr, and Jade Phoenis A variant as well as a full restock on Iron Wind Metals miniatures, 2 restocks on Catalyst Game Labs including Clan Invasion Salvage Boxes, The Army Painter which included restocks on the brand new Fanatics line of paints, Gale Force Nine including the new Atlean Steppes bundle from Thunderhead Studio, some Pokemon items, and various other pieces.

We've also got 4 whole new lines showing up! 2 of which are ALREADY STOCKED RIGHT NOW (one has been requested over and over and I'm going against my better judgement in expanding this section of the store, so we shall see how that goes), another will hopefully be stocked in the next 2-4 weeks…and the other about 2 months from now!

The past shipping issues of the US Postal Service and UPS overquoting SEEM to be gone. I've tested this EXTENSIVELY and after roughly 10 years of dealing with that, and being stuck in the middle of those services blaming the shopping software and then the shopping software blaming those services…I just cannot be happier to move on from that problem. It was a MASSIVE pain in the butt, and I'm happy to have that behind me. However I will say this, I did do some tweaking to the shipping system on the new site which may, or may not need to be reverted. Only time will tell as more orders come in, but my testing says it's solid…but customers always find a way to make me pull what's left of my hair out as they submit an order I never thought possible! LOL

Local Pickup is now an option for ALL U.S. based customers…so if happen to be traveling from California and are passing through Kenosha WI…we can accommodate that, but as with the previous system, we will email you to arrange a time & date that works for all of us!

U.K. customers…sorry, but you guys still have to get past that dollar threshold to have shipping options show up. My best advice as always…DO GROUP PURCHASES!!!

Germany…yes, I know, you're still starving for stuff. I'm working on it, but it's not easy due to language barriers with companies out that way…but yes, I'M WORKING ON IT!!!

Lastly, and this is a recent development, we will be expanding our offerings of Digital STL files! We are going to do a little expansion there, just to see how it works out. This was literally a "just last week" thing, which I'm working on the interface now for and that pushed things back a day or two, so sorry on that. More on this in the coming weeks.

With all that said…we plan to open in the next couple days (best case scenario), and start those account activation emails rolling out. So keep an eye out on your emails!!!

[upyourfreedom]

How to Start a Dropship Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start a Dropship Business

Dropshipping has become an increasingly popular business model due to its low startup costs and simplicity. By leveraging suppliers to handle inventory and shipping, entrepreneurs can focus on marketing and customer service. If you're looking to start a dropship business, here's a comprehensive guide to help you get started.

1. Choose a Niche

Selecting a profitable niche is crucial for the success of your dropshipping business. Consider your interests, market trends, and potential competition. Use tools like Google Trends and SaleHoo’s Market Research Lab to identify niches with high demand and low competition.

2. Find Reliable Suppliers

Reliable suppliers are the backbone of your dropshipping business. SaleHoo offers a directory of vetted suppliers, ensuring you partner with reputable and reliable providers. Evaluate suppliers based on their product quality, shipping times, and customer service.

3. Set Up Your Online Store

Create a professional-looking online store to attract customers. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce are popular choices for dropshipping businesses. Customize your store’s design, add product descriptions, and set up payment gateways.

4. Optimize Product Listings

Ensure your product listings are detailed and compelling. Include high-quality images, detailed descriptions, and competitive pricing. SEO-optimized product listings will help improve your store’s visibility in search engine results.

5. Market Your Business

Effective marketing is essential to drive traffic to your online store. Utilize social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing strategies. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok can be powerful tools to reach your target audience.

6. Manage Orders and Customer Service

Once orders start coming in, manage them efficiently. Automate order processing with tools like Oberlo or SaleHoo Dropship. Provide excellent customer service to build trust and encourage repeat business.

7. Analyze and Optimize

Regularly analyze your business performance using tools like Google Analytics. Track key metrics such as traffic, conversion rates, and customer acquisition costs. Use this data to optimize your marketing strategies and improve your store’s performance.

Conclusion

Starting a dropship business is a viable and lucrative option for aspiring entrepreneurs. By following these steps and leveraging resources like SaleHoo, you can build a successful online store with minimal upfront investment. Remember to stay patient, persistent, and continually optimize your strategies for the best results.

SaleHoo offers the eCommerce Accelerator which is the ultimate all-in-one solution for establishing and maintaining a profitable eCommerce business. This comprehensive product provides everything you need to succeed, including in-depth dropshipping and wholesale training, a powerful market research tool, a dropship management tool, an extensive directory tool, and eight valuable bonuses. Check it out now to get started

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Credit: NASA New space technology ideas emerge every day from innovators across the country, and NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program on Monday selected more than 100 projects for funding. This program offers small businesses in the United States early-stage funding and support to advance the agency’s goals of exploring the unknown in air and space while returning benefits to Earth. Specifically, NASA’s SBIR program awarded $93.5 million in Phase II contracts to bring 107 new ideas to life from 95 selected small businesses. Of these businesses, nearly 80% have less than 50 employees, and 21% are receiving their first Phase II award, valued at up to $850,000 each. Each small business was also eligible to apply for up to $50,000 in Technical and Business Assistance program funding to help find new market opportunities and shape their commercialization roadmap. “We are thrilled to support this diverse set of companies as they work diligently to bring their technologies to market,” said Jenn Gustetic, director of Early Stage Innovation and Partnerships with NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. “Inclusive innovation is integral to mission success at NASA, and we’re excited to see that 29% of the awardees are from underrepresented groups, including 11% women-owned businesses.” In Phase II, awardees will build on their success from the program’s first phase to bring their technologies closer to real-world use. The companies have 24 months to execute their plans, which focus on their technologies’ path to commercialization. For example, NASA selected women-owned and first-time NASA Phase II awardee nou Systems, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, for its genetic testing instrument. While portable genetic sequencing already exists, field sequencing – that would allow DNA analysis anywhere on Earth or off planet – remains unfeasible as the preparation of the DNA Library remains an intensely manual process, needing a trained wet lab technician and several pieces of laboratory equipment. The Phase II technology takes advantage of several cross-enabling technologies, creating an instrument to automate the genetic sequencing process. “Our program works directly with small businesses to forge innovative concepts and technologies that drive impact for NASA projects as well as a myriad of commercial endeavors,” said Jason L. Kessler, program executive for NASA’s SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program at NASA Headquarters. “This collaboration results in realized opportunities not only for NASA but all of humanity.” This includes technologies aiming to reduce astronaut workload and improve robotic scientific endeavors on the Moon and Mars. PickNik Inc. based in Boulder, Colorado, will use its Phase II award to continue developing a hardware-agnostic platform for supervised autonomy that empowers humans to command a remote robot to complete complex tasks with minimal input, which could support the Artemis program. Outside of NASA, PickNik’s software product may be of interest to commercial space customers working on low Earth orbit destinations, in-space servicing, and more, as well as on Earth in areas like warehouse management, oil rig maintenance, and deep-sea exploration.  The NASA SBIR program is open to U.S. small businesses to develop an innovation or technology. The program is part of STMD and managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. To learn more about the NASA SBIR program, visit: https://sbir.nasa.gov -end- Jimi RussellHeadquarters, Washingtonjames.j.russell@nasa.gov202-358-1600 Share Details Last Updated Apr 22, 2024 LocationNASA Headquarters Related TermsSmall Business Innovation Research / Small BusinessSpace Technology Mission Directorate

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Master the Recipe for Success: DevOps Training to Fuel Innovation and Growth

In today's technology-driven world, businesses across industries are constantly striving to enhance their operations and stay ahead of the competition. Successful companies understand that innovation and growth go hand in hand, and one key ingredient in this recipe for success is DevOps training. By investing in DevOps education and information technology (IT), organizations can equip their teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to streamline development processes, promote collaboration, and drive efficiency. This article explores the significance of DevOps training and how it can fuel innovation and growth within an organization.

The Advantages of DevOps Training

DevOps training offers numerous benefits to organizations seeking to optimize their development lifecycle and foster a culture of innovation. Here are some advantages associated with investing in DevOps education:

Enhanced Collaboration: DevOps training promotes a collaborative mindset by breaking down silos between development and operations teams. Through cross-functional training, individuals gain a deeper understanding of each other's roles, fostering communication and cooperation.

Streamlined Development Processes: With a strong DevOps foundation, businesses can streamline their development processes by implementing automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. These streamlined processes reduce bottlenecks, minimize errors, and accelerate time-to-market.

Improved Efficiency and Productivity: By equipping employees with the necessary skills to effectively utilize DevOps tools and techniques, organizations can dramatically enhance efficiency and productivity. Training empowers team members to leverage automation tools, optimize workflows, and reduce manual effort.

Better Quality and Reliability: Through DevOps education, individuals gain expertise in implementing robust testing practices and quality assurance techniques. This results in improved software reliability, minimal downtime, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Exploring DevOps Training Options

When considering DevOps training, organizations have a range of options to choose from. These options cater to diverse learning preferences and can be tailored to meet specific business needs. Here are some popular DevOps training choices:

1. Instructor-Led Training

Instructor-led training programs offer a structured approach to learning, combining theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises. Students benefit from real-time interaction with experienced instructors and fellow learners, fostering a deeper understanding of DevOps principles and best practices.

2. Online Courses

Online courses provide flexibility and convenience for individuals seeking to acquire DevOps skills at their own pace. These courses often consist of pre-recorded videos, interactive quizzes, and comprehensive learning materials. Students can access the content anytime, anywhere, making it ideal for busy professionals.

3. Certifications

Obtaining a recognized DevOps certification can be a valuable asset for career advancement and professional growth. Certifications validate an individual's expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools, instilling confidence in employers and clients alike. Several reputable organizations offer DevOps certifications, such as the DevOps Institute and Amazon Web Services.

The Role of IT in DevOps Training

Information technology plays a pivotal role in enabling successful DevOps training initiatives. IT teams act as facilitators, providing the necessary infrastructure, tools, and resources to support training efforts. Here are essential aspects of IT's involvement:

Provision of Training Environments: IT departments ensure the availability of training environments, such as virtual machines or cloud-based labs, where learners can practice deploying software, configuring systems, and working with various DevOps tools.

Management of Training Platforms: IT teams oversee and maintain the learning platforms used for delivering DevOps training. This involves ensuring proper access control, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise.

Support for Tool Adoption: IT professionals assist in the adoption and integration of DevOps tools into existing systems. This includes providing guidance on tool selection, configuration, and customization to align with an organization's unique requirements.

Security and Compliance Considerations: IT personnel play a crucial role in ensuring that all training activities align with security policies and compliance regulations. They implement measures to protect sensitive data, secure communication channels, and maintain the integrity of training environments.

DevOps training serves as a catalyst for innovation and growth within organizations by fostering collaboration, streamlining development processes, improving efficiency, and promoting quality. By investing in ACTE institute DevOps training options, businesses can equip their teams with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. With the crucial support of information technology, organizations can maximize the potential of DevOps training and embark on a path towards sustained success.