#mgs sphere

[odinsblog]

The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, otherwise known as Sphere, transformed into a giant pumpkin on October 2, in the lead-up to Halloween

[sylviegunpla]

Amuro Ray gets Cask of Amontillado'd into the MG Ver Ka Hi-ν (SUPPLEMENTAL to: Gunpla: Completed Collection of Minis Part 1: EFSF Alliance)

First we start with the boy:

Then we put him in his little seat:

Then he becomes entombed in The Sphere: (below the cut)

The little sphere sits in the Inner Frame:

and the outer frame gets assembled (and yes i see the decal that has fallen off, such is life; this was before i used Mr. Softer and Mr. Setter)

We can still see him from above

And then the outer armor is complete, and we shut the hatch:

All that's left is The Machine:

Boo!

[sunsolii]

Napoleon's Marshals and their Birthstones Part 2

This is part 2 of my series where I list all 26 marshal's birthstones, I'll also be adding two non-marshals to the list ;). In this post I'll go over months May through August, the format will be the same as the last post. If you want to review the terms used in the post I'll put the link to the first part here .

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Emerald (May)

Marshals- Davout, Kellermann, Massena, Perignon, and Poniatowski

Type: Mineral

Group: Beryl (Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆)

Color: Green or bluish-green

Cleavage: Indistinct to none

Fracture: Conchoidal

Mohs Scale: 7.5-8

Luster: Vitreous

Streak: White

Fun Fact: Emerald is one of the four cardinal (most valuable) gemstones, along with diamond, ruby, and sapphire. Its value is due to the limited amount of beryllium (an element in beryl minerals) found in one location on the surface of the Earth, making it rare to find. An even rarer type of emerald is a trapiche emerald, which has the shape of a wheel, with each piece of emerald separated by the inclusion of black shale; the shale becomes less present as time passes. Its green color is due to the presence of chromium or vanadium in its chemical composition. Traces of iron make the color turn into a bluish or yellowish tint.

Pearl (June)

Marshals- N/A (Honorable mention: Joséphine de Beauharnais)

Type: Mineral

Group: Carbonate (CaCo₃)

Color: White, pink, silver, cream, iridescent, blue, gold

Cleavage: None

Fracture: Uneven

Mohs Scale: 2.5-4.5

Luster: Pearly

Streak: White

Fun Facts: Pearls are made either naturally or synthetically. Natural pearls are formed inside the soft tissue of various mollusk species like oysters and mussels when an irritant such as sand gets inside the mollusk. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk covers the object with a substance called nacre, a combination of aragonite and conchiolin. These layers build up over time until they create a pearl. Man-made or cultured pearls are formed when a small piece of a mussel shell is inserted into the mollusk's tissue, causing the mollusk to secrete nacre onto the shell piece. Under a controlled environment, pearls form a perfectly shaped sphere, rather than forming in irregular shapes like organic pearls form.

Ruby (July)

Marshals- Moncey, and Marmont

Type: Mineral

Group: Oxide (Al₂O₃)

Color: Blood red, orange red, pink, or purple red

Cleavage: Indistinct

Fracture: Conchoidal or splintery

Mohs Scale: 9

Luster: Vitreous

Streak: White

Fun Fact: Rubies have the same chemical composition as sapphires, making them the same type of mineral (corundum), the only difference being that rubies are red due to chromium in their crystal lattice, while sapphires are blue, but it does come in different colors [1]. Rubies are not only known for their use in expensive jewelry but also for having major cultural significance ranging from ancient to modern times. In ancient Greece, rubies were thought to preserve mental and physical strength. Many Greek warriors wore talismans with rubies as protection when heading into battles [2].

Peridot (August)

Marshals- Bessières (Honorable mention: Napoleon Bonaparte)

Type: Mineral

Group: Silicate ((Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄)

Color: Green, yellowish-green, olive-green

Cleavage: Poor

Fracture: Conchoidal

Mohs Scale: 6.5-7

Luster: Vitreous or greasy

Streak: Colorless

Fun Fact: Peridot can be dissolved in hydrochloric acid, creating a gelatinous silica form. It was first discovered on the volcanic island of Zabargad in the Red Sea (located near Egypt) 3,500 years ago. The largest known peridot was also discovered in Egypt, weighing approximately 319 carats. The Egyptians were very fond of peridot and believed it to be the gemstone of the sun god Ra, giving it the name the 'evening emerald.' When determining the value of a peridot, its color plays an important role. Peridots with a pure green hue are more desirable than those with a yellowish tint (high iron levels are present). Peridot is also the gemstone with the most inclusions visibly present, which can affect its value, but it is often attributed to it being part of its natural structure.

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Sources:

Emerald: King, H. M. (n.d.). Emerald. geology. https://geology.com/gemstones/emerald/

Pearl: MAT, M. (2023, August 26). Pearl: Mineral, gemstone: Properties, formation, occurrence. Geology Science. https://geologyscience.com/minerals/organic-minerals/pearl/?amp

Ruby: [1] King, H. M. (n.d.). Ruby and Sapphire. geology. https://geology.com/gemstones/ruby-and-sapphire/

[2] MAT, M. (2023, April 25). Ruby: Properties, formation, occurrence " Geology science. Geology Science. https://geologyscience.com/gemstone/ruby/?amp

Peridot: MAT, M. (2023, August 29). Peridot : Gemstone, properties, occurrence and uses " geology science. Geology Science. https://geologyscience.com/gemstone/peridot/?amp

[miirshroom]

Elden Ring Elemental Allegory Hypothesis

So there's a question that has been on my mind for a while: does this Buckler shield look like a Helium atom?

There is an episode of Stargate SG-1 called "The Torment of Tantalus". A researcher named Ernest Littlefield has been stranded alone on a alien planet for over 50 years since 1945. The planet was called Heliopolis and was at one point the centre of power for Ra - a parasitic snake-like alien that lived inside a human host and presented himself as a god to the people of Earth. But long before this the planet was once the meeting place of 4 alien groups who communicated using the universal language - atoms.

I think it possible that one of the more subtle layers of Elden Ring is in using references to the periodic table of the elements to fill in some gaps in knowledge.

Summation of Sets - counting Rivets and Gemstones

For reasons that will become apparent later, the Buckler Shield is actually not the best example to start with because it is too generic and represents a few too many possibilities. Two better examples would be the Riveted Shield and Moon of Nokstella as both examples could be construed as referencing the moon (Selene):

Riveted Wooden Shield: Outer ring: 12 electrons - magnesium (Mg) Inner detail: 22 electrons - titanium (Ti) Combined: 34 electrons - selenium (Se)

Moon of Nokstella: Ring of small gems: 34 electrons - selenium (Se) Gems in settings: 4 electrons - beryllium (Be) Combined: 38 electrons - strontium (Sr)

I had an entire other post breaking down the elements of the Moon of Nokstella. But here I will run through the Riveted Wooden Shield.

The Riveted Wooden Shield is starting equipment for the Warrior class and the image upon it is of a sword and tree. The most likely reading of this is that the "tree" is represented as a conifer above ground and it's root system below ground, and the sword bisects these horizontally. The odd curvature of lines above and below the sword tip suggests also that the sword pierces a round object - perhaps an eye or full moon. The aesthetic of the Warrior implies a connection with the Blind Swordsman who long ago sealed the God of Rot, and indeed the head piece of this set covers and blinds the right eye (from the vantage of someone looking at the character). The right eye is associated with the eye of Horus and the moon in contrast to the left eye being the eye of Ra and the sun.

Magnesium, Titanium, and Selenium are all elements with connection to Greece. Selenium is named for Selene, the Ancient Greek word for the moon. Being the synthesis of inner and outer rivets this indicates the end product of the Blue Dancer/Blind Swordsman's actions - creation of a moon. As discussed further with the Moon of Nokstella, I believe this to be creation of the black moon or dark moon as selenium is a dark silvery metal.

Titanium is named similarly for the Greek Titans. The Titans were the pre-Olympian gods such as Gaia (earth), her son and husband Uranus (sky), their 6 male children, and 6 female children. The most well know titan is Cronus, the leader of the Titans who castrated and overthrew his father Uranus to become the god associated with the sky and the planet Saturn. The eldest of the Olympians are offspring of Cronus and Rhea: Hestia (Vesta - Virgin goddess of the hearth), Demeter (Ceres/Isis), Hera (Juno), Poseidon (Neptune), and Zeus (Jupiter). Some other Titans of note are the titan Hyperion and titaness Theia whose offspring were Helios (sun), Selene (moon) and Eos (dawn). And also Iapetus, father of the Titans Atlas (who holds up the celestial spheres (stars) on his shoulders) and Prometheus (who brought fire to man).

The name of elemental magnesium "comes from Magnesia, a district of Thessaly (Greece) where the mineral magnesia alba was first found". The word "magnet" has a similar origin as natural lodestones were also found in Magnesia. In the 1st or 2nd century BC there was an astronomer and thaumaturge named Aglaonice of Thessaly who was best known as a sorceress able to 'make the moon disappear from the sky'. It is the speculation of modern astronomers that this means that she could predict the general timeframe when a lunar eclipse would occur.

"Plutarch wrote that she was "thoroughly acquainted with the periods of the full moon when it is subject to eclipse, and, knowing beforehand the time when the moon was due to be overtaken by the earth's shadow, imposed upon the women, and made them all believe that she was drawing down the moon." Peter Bicknell notes that in most lunar eclipses the Moon does not disappear completely, but simply takes on a reddish hue. The ancient sources which discuss Aglaonice do not describe such a change of colour and there is no suggestion that she failed to convince observers that she was able to draw down the Moon. Bicknell speculates that in the first and second centuries BC there was a period in which the Moon appeared significantly less bright during the lunar eclipse due to variations in solar activity, and this might explain this apparent inconsistency." - Wikipedia article on Aglaonice

Overall, the point is that the shield can be read as indicating a time when the old Titans were supplanted by their offspring and thrown under the earth. This coincided with the old concept of the moon being replaced with a new one, which may be characterized as a lunar eclipse. Note that the landscape of the Lands Between is built upon the bodies of giants, and those giants are of a size to operate the Giant's Forge. And in agreement with the ancient mythic nature of this reading the Warrior is the oldest of all Tarnished - as the selection screen indicates "they were all warriors once".

Speculation on the Buckler Shield

Helium (He) would actually tie in quite nicely with the themes of Elden Ring. Its name is derived from "Helios" the Greek god of the sun, as the element was first observed via 7-prism electromagnetic spectroscopy instruments aimed at the sun. The first recorded observation of helium occurred during an eclipse on 18 August 1868 (also called "The King of Siam's Eclipse") by French astronomer Pierre Jules César Janssen. But it was not identified as a new element until a second astronomer - Norman Lokyer - observed the same spectral reading from England in October 1868 and confirmed the discovery with the help of chemist Edward Frankland.

Helium is the only element to have been first discovered in outer space before being found on earth and is very abundant in both the sun and the planet Jupiter in our solar system. It was later found on earth and isolated by chemist William Ramsay in 1895. Ramsay was also known for discovering Neon, Argon, Krypton and Xenon, and for isolating and characterizing Radon in 1910. Helium has many industrial applications such as the cooling of superconducting magnets, arc welding, growing crystals for silicon wafers and as a safer gas for lifting airships than the flammable hydrogen gas. It is generated through alpha particle decay of radioactive elements.

Buckler

A small metal roundshield. The bump in the center enables parrying techniques. A well-timed parry can break an enemy's stance, allowing a critical hit. Best suited for those prepared to take the risk to reap their reward.

The Buckler is starting equipment for the bandit class, or sold by Gatekeeper Gostoc. And based on this available information there is nothing that immediately stands out as relating to the shield being connected to helium. Although helium does have a fairly stable nucleus relative to its neighbours hydrogen and lithium, it is not what it is known for, and it is certainly not a metal. The description of the bump in the centre enabling parrying brings to mind the way that the nuclei of atoms will prefer to repel each other, thus performing nuclear fusion requires particles to be accelerated towards each other at very high speeds. Californium and Berkelium have been produced by bombarding Curium with alpha particles, Mendelevium is produced by bombarding Einsteinium with alpha particles.

There is a secondary explanation that fits - which is actually the first one that I had thought of. There is a theme in Elden Ring of shells. Turtles have shells that are symbolic of protecting secrets, snakes have shells (which don't match their species), the sorcerers have trays of shells sitting in their rises. One of the successful models of the atom is to arrange the electrons in shells, where the valence electrons in the outermost shell are available for bonding. It was coincidentally Edward Frankland again who introduced the concept of valence in the same year as the discovery of helium.

The Buckler is made of an unspecified metal, and as it happens there are many elements which are found with 2 valence electrons in their outer shell. These include Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Nickel (Ni), Cobalt (Co), Yttrium (Y), Vanadium (V), Scandium (Sc), Technetium (Tc), Cadmium (Cd), Lutetium (Lu), Hafnium (Hf), Tantalum (Ta), Tungsten (W), Rhenium (Re), Osmium (Os), Iridium (Ir), Mercury (Hg). As well as the entire alkaline earth metal group of Beryllium (Be), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Strontium (Sr), Barium (Ba), and Radium (Ra). Whittled down the periodic table to a mere 23 or so entries of interest - not bad! And at least 10 of these (in bold) were already thought by me to be elements of interest.

And by the traces of rust on the shield the "metal" in question could be simply iron. Iron has two electrons in the outer shell and is the heaviest element produced by the sun with nuclear fusion. Iron represents a transition point - for lighter elements energy is produced by nuclear fusion and for heavier elements energy is produced by nuclear fission. Although the Earth's core is largely composed of iron, most available elemental iron in the earth's crust originated from meteorites.

This post is just an introduction to the kinds of things that I'm thinking about, really. Assuming the convention that rivets represent electrons there are so many other shields to sift through and cross reference with the other known information to confirm a real pattern. Other possible elemental references I have noticed: the variety of flame colours found in game being reminiscent of the colours produced in burning metals for flame tests; characters whose names or story themes represent mythological figures who have elements named for them; characters whose names contain a syllable that is a standard abbreviation for an element; and known types of metals incorporated in descriptions and visuals like gold, silver, copper, bronze, brass, iron, steel, etc.

And also, the buckler shield may be present in Elden Ring but it originated at least as early as Dark Souls. So that begs the question of how long ago could FromSoft have started playing with elemental metaphor go that uses the true atomic elements of the periodic table as inspiration lurking beneath an alchemical framing device.

[sadistpet]

Questions for the mun. A series of questions for the mun / the person behind the muse(s)

@gcldfanged / @valour-bound :

What caused you to start writing? What was your key point?

OH MY GOD UM im really not sure???? as far as i can remember ive always been writing

i was a freakishly verbose child ( I CALLED MY SISTER AN IMBECILE WHEN I WAS 3??? ) and very ahead in terms of reading and writing because kno. The Autism. i was reading like actually Reading adult-level encyclopedias for fun from when i was like, 3 or something so ive always been into literature and i think it just kinda spawned from there?? i was writing stories and keeping them in punched pockets, writing plays and fanfiction and stories on microsoft word, so it was something i always did afaik

if there was a key point i don't remember it, but there are some things that stick out to me; once when i was around 11?i got a pokemon fan magazine that had honest to god fanfiction in it and that was like. immense to me. like you're telling me other people write about their favourite franchises like this?? and after that i really started taking stuff more seriously in regards to how i was writing another was when i was. ??? unsure but my teacher at the time wrote on my work "remember me when you are a famous author :)" and that sticks with me to this day. she was kind of a huge bitch but that was such a genuinely moving comment and i think abt it a lot sometimes

and a lot of little things too. like being told by online friends that i was an amazing writer for my age, or my english teacher being legitimately visibly excited to talk about my writing. so yea :3

Are you happy with how your favorite canon muse was portrayed in canon?

HMMM. in terms of raikov i Think so ? but i do wish we had got more of him. and specifically more of his relationship with volgin because they're very cute together. idk if i've mentioned it here before but i theorise that their relationship was initially meant to play a larger part in mgs3, because mgs is known for having very multi-layered and complex villains, and volgin isn't really shown as one. and yeah that's likely what they were going for with a more bond-esque narrative, but the fact he's constantly portrayed as evil personified WHILE ALSO having parts that shows he genuinely loves and cares abt someone... idk. it feels like they wanted to make that more prominent to add more depth to his character but they just didn't

SO REALLY thats my only critique, i wish we had seen more of him interacting with the other characters rather than nameless npcs. i'm kind of content with him being a mostly blank slate, though -- it means i can do a lot more work on him :3

What are your biggest (personal) Tumblr crushes?

gonna do this in rp sphere only bc otherwise i think ill die of embarrassment BUT i literally have so many like oh my god if i fucking. follow you then you can assume i look up to you because WROW i follow such cool writers. my main ones if i had to choose are han (@cwarscars), hope (@viruslearnt), jason (@tacticalvalor), soda (@gcldfanged) and ryder (@zendatsu); theyre the ones i look up to the most i think :D theyre all genuinely such sweet people and terrifyingly amazing writers like hoyl fuckign shit

[youzicha]

Trying to put the NIF fusion result into more everyday units... The facility can fire once every 4 hours, and the latest record produced 3.15 MJ fusion energy.

A paraffin wax tealight like this burns for 4 hours. It weighs 12g so it produces 0.5 MJ.

So the NIF fusion power is like six candles. That's kindof cool! The target sphere is just a few millimeters across, and the fuel weighs a few mg, so you can already feel that the energy density is much higher than for chemical reactions.

[literaticat]

what does an agent do if they find their passion is waning for the genre/categories they represent? Is it easy to pivot to repping something else?

I think this is something that happens organically over time to any agent. It's not like you only rep picture books, then all of a sudden, blammo, you hate picture books and want to entirely switch to adult romance -- it's more likely that you'd be doing kids books of all kinds, and find the grooves that are really working for you, and maybe you are selling a fair amount picture books AND a fair amount of YA romance so your list starts being weighted toward those areas, and one of your YA authors decides to write an adult romance, so you get your colleagues advice about who to send to in that world and sell that, and realize you are into it, so you get a couple more authors who write in that space, etc, and then one of them writes an adult thriller or something, so you expand into that genre a bit, etc. But this just doesn't happen on a dime, it happens over the course of years.

Like when I started, I really was only interested in repping YA, and now, years later, while I still do rep YA, that's far from the largest part of my list. I expanded based on what was selling, what came in that I was intrigued by, etc. (And I've found that there are things I do NOT think I am able to do well by or don't have a taste or knack for, and that's fine too!)

As for "is it easy", it's been my personal experience that it is extremely easy for a children's book agent to pivot to anything in the kids book sphere. With a few minor exceptions, most all imprints and editors do many types of books -- once you are selling MG contemporary, for example, you know all the editors who do MG horror or MG SF or whatever, and 90% of those who do YA of various kinds, and probably 75% of those who do picture books or nonfiction or graphic novels. Once you are selling illustrated books, you'll then know 100% of the people who do PB, 90% GN, 75% of NF/MG/YA. So if you do both illustrated books and novels, you'll basically know 90-100% of all the editors who do all of it. (Whether you have the personal taste or desire to pivot is something else, but it's for SURE both possible and easy if that's what you want to do).

I assume that it is similar in the adult book world -- there are really only so many imprints, once you know them, you know them.

I do think it'd be a little more difficult switching from Only-Kids to Only-Adult or vice-versa -- aside from having to meet an entirely new crop of editors, there are just "rules", genre expectations or what have you that you simply might not know if that kind of book is not your bread-and-butter. But certainly there are lots of agents who happily and successfully do both!

[thecrookedwriterspath]

Moon + Seraph Pitch Week

Comp Titles:

Dragon Rider (book) x Talking with Dragons (book)

Title:

[WIP] Dragons and Kingdoms

Graysen encounters the dragon Almyra in a snowy forest, and after they both panic, they start to realize that maybe neither is as problematic as they once thought. However, traveling entertainer Talwin throws their tenuous balance into chaos as she schemes with Keith, Graysen's brother, to get back at her sister. None of them realize the greater danger of the neighboring lord looking for refugees, both at the winter festival and in the woods, and he's closing in on their secrets.

Classic high fantasy but magic is rare and limited. MG/YA, limited 3rd POV with 2 POVs

Themes/Tropes

Understanding the Other

Not fitting in

Fake dating

Mental health/illness, focus on Anxiety

Generational politics

Sibling rivalry

Content Warnings

Descriptions of panic attacks, occasional mild gore

Writing stage

First draft is mostly done but it needs a rewrite. The vibes are good but I have learned more about writing and plotting since starting it years back. It's on a hiatus but I'm starting to work on reorganizing it.

Art

Commissioned sugarholicsheep for chibis of Graysen and Talwin.

Related links:

Playlist for book 1:

Old Art from my deviantart:

Talwin family/sibling exploration:

Taglist: @sabels-small-sphere @surroundedbypearls @ink-flavored @pure-solomon

[brithombar]

the ezio trilogy and its unique look at aging and growing into a man has been bastardized by the current everything is open world action game format. ezio spending the entirety of AC2 becoming a deadly assassin & then entering AC Brotherhood a wounded 30+ man who needed gameplay aids to perform the acrobatics of the previous game but who now possesses the ability to uplift & to mentor the next generation of assassins & then entering AC Revelations as a middle aged man where the only improvement the gameplay has made is a more elaborate strategy aspect for the assassins was a way for the gameplay to evolve with the advantages & limitations of age & its been bastardized as a concept into this wave of protagonists who start out as amnesiacs who cannot remember the awesome powers they possess inherently from the beginning of the game. these protagonists start out the game both young & untested so gamers can feel the accomplishment of novelty but they are also wise veterans so gamers can feel they are powerful without restraint, they have no communities to rebuild, they have no friends to support them, they have nobody to uplift and are never asked to degrade themselves by sharing their knowledge with others, they do not feel any sorrow over their past because constant monuments are dotted throughout the game to remind the player of how awesome they are & how no uncertainty exists. the bildungsroman present is this oroboros where the end is the beginning & the entire game was merely an unpleasant blip in the gamers awesomesauce poggerino lifestyle.

i'd like to see the bildungsroman & life story ezio auditore presents in the action game format done again & brought over into the indie sphere so it can be achieved with different genres, along with the multi generational approach mgs did with the snakes. i resent that popular media is such a wasteland of allowing adult nerds to relive an idealized version of their childhood that i've also been forced into nostalgia because i have to return to an original spin on the concept to experience authentic storytelling

[transpool-moved]

apparently i missed smth in mg tumblr mutual sphere 👍 im safe. was thinking abt pheasants

[vapehk1]

MYLE vs JUUL Pods: A Comparative Analysis

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As the discourse on vaping unfolds, responsible use and industry oversight emerge as pivotal considerations. Conclusion In summary, MYLE pods and JUUL pods offer distinct advantages, catering to diverse vaping preferences and profiles. MYLE excels in flavor variety and nicotine customization, while JUUL maintains a stronghold on quality, accessibility, and market presence. Choosing between MYLE and JUUL pods hinges on individual preferences regarding design aesthetics, flavor preferences, nicotine strengths, and overall vaping experiences. As the disposable vaping landscape evolves, both brands remain poised to innovate and adapt, shaping the trajectory of pod-based vaping systems. Read the full article

[mikegremgonline]

Mastering Conflict Resolution: Building Stronger Relationships Through Effective Communication

Conflict, whether in professional settings or personal relationships, tests even the most composed individuals. It disrupts peace of mind and complicates interactions with others. However, skillfully managing conflict offers opportunities for growth, understanding, and ultimately, stronger relationships.

This guide offers practical strategies for navigating conflicts and fostering collaborative environments across various contexts, from workplaces to personal spheres.

Understanding the Importance of Communication

Effective conflict resolution hinges on clear and empathetic communication. Enhance your communication skills with these approaches:

Active Listening: Dedicate your full attention and ask clarifying questions to deeply understand the other person’s perspective.

Mirroring and Paraphrasing: Reflect what you’ve heard to show understanding and validate the other person’s feelings.

Empathy: Acknowledge and validate others’ emotions, fostering mutual respect and opening paths to resolution.

Building Trust and Collaboration

Trust forms the bedrock of constructive conflict resolution. Cultivate trust with these strategies:

Team-Building Activities: Engage in bonding activities to strengthen team cohesion and foster unity.

Celebrating Together: Recognize collective achievements to underscore the value of collaboration and teamwork.

Positive Reinforcement: Encourage positive behaviors to create a supportive and motivating environment.

Equipping Yourself with Essential Tools

Enhance your conflict management capabilities with these key tools:

Conflict Resolution Training: Attend workshops to learn practical techniques and refine your communication skills.

Role-Playing Exercises: Practice conflict scenarios to build confidence in applying learned strategies.

Establishing Ground Rules: Define clear guidelines for addressing conflicts, ensuring fairness and efficiency.

Bringing in a Qualified Mediator

In complex conflicts, consider involving a qualified mediator such as Michael Gregory, known for impartially facilitating resolutions:

Facilitating Understanding: Mediators bridge communication gaps and facilitate mutual understanding between conflicting parties.

Finding Common Ground: Guide discussions toward identifying shared interests and crafting mutually acceptable solutions.

Conclusion

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but with effective communication, trust-building efforts, and the right tools, conflicts can transform into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships.

Approach conflicts with confidence. Apply these strategies to navigate situations constructively and create harmonious environments for all involved.

For professional mediation and conflict resolution assistance, contact Michael Gregory directly at (651) 633-5311 or via email at mg@mikegreg.com.

[rnomics]

Life, Vol. 14, Pages 765: Understanding the Thermodynamics of Magnesium Binding to #RNA Structural Motifs

Divalent magnesium ions (Mg2+) serve a vital role in defining the structural and catalytic chemistry of a wide array of #RNA molecules. The body of structural information on #RNA motifs continues to expand and, in turn, the functional importance of Mg2+ is revealed. A combination of prior work on the structural characterization of magnesium binding ligands with inner- and outer-sphere coordination modes, with recorded experimental binding energies for inner- and outer-sphere contacts, demonstrates the relative affinity and thermodynamic hierarchy for these sites. In turn, these can be correlated with cellular concentrations of free available magnesium ions, allowing the prioritization of populating important functional sites and a correlation with physiological function. This paper summarizes some of the key results of that analysis and provides predictive rules for the affinity and role of newly identified Mg binding sites on complex #RNA structures. The influence of crystal packing on magnesium binding to #RNA motifs, relative to their solution form, is addressed and caveats made. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/6/765?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

[springhousegurgaon]

In terms of how we work, coworking spaces are growing over time. Unlike traditional company offices, coworking spaces in Mg Road, Gurgaon, offer a perfect environment where independent individuals from all spheres of professions share a workspace.

[combined-arms-merc-groups]

Infantry

Foot Platoon (Rifle) Tech Base: Inner Sphere (Standard) Tech Rating/Availability: C/D-D-D-D Transport Weight: 2.5 Equipment: Primary Weapon: 28 Auto-Rifle (Modern, Generic) Secondary Weapon: None Armor: Generic Infantry Kit Cost: 510,119.227 C-bills Platoon Type (Specialty): Foot (None) Ground MP: 1 Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon): 28 (7/4)

____ CA Motorized Siege Squad Tech Base: Inner Sphere (Standard) Tech Rating/Availability: D/X-D-D-D Transport Weight: 5 Equipment: Primary Weapon: 20 Laser Rifle (Intek) Secondary Weapon: 4 Support Laser (Heavy) Cost: 24,113,708.499 C-bills Platoon Type (Specialty): Motorized (None) Ground MP: 3 Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon): 24 (6/4)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYekGg9hGv-jPHMKpDPe2e7dIXF81q_P/view?usp=share_link

____ CA Jump Platoon Anti-Mech Regulars Tech Base: Inner Sphere (Standard) Tech Rating/Availability: D/X-D-D-D Transport Weight: 5.5 Equipment: Primary Weapon: 30 Auto-Rifle (Modern, Generic) Secondary Weapon: None Cost: 6,976,532.09 C-bills Platoon Type (Specialty): Jump (None) Ground MP: 1 Jump MP: 3 Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon): 30 (10/3) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYekGg9hGv-jPHMKpDPe2e7dIXF81q_P/view?usp=share_link

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CA Jump Platoon Anti-Mech Elites Tech Base: Inner Sphere (Standard) Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-F-D-E Transport Weight: 5 Equipment: Primary Weapon: 28 Laser Rifle (Mauser 960) Secondary Weapon: None Cost: 65,114,299.505 C-bills Platoon Type (Specialty): Jump (None) Ground MP: 1 Jump MP: 3 Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon): 28 (7/4) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MMrjyS5LZ-Dy7ycDomi-wutd6IC0Kn9f/view?usp=share_link

____ Cia's Army Standard MG Ripper Type: Cia's Army Standard Tech Base: Inner Sphere (Standard) Chassis Type: Biped Weight Class: Medium Maximum Weight: 1,000 kg Swarm/Leg Attack/Mechanized/AP: Yes/Yes/Yes/No Equipment Slots Mass Chassis: 175 kg Motive System: Ground MP: 1 Jump MP: 3 Manipulators: Left Arm: Magnetic Battle Claw 35 kg Right Arm: Magnetic Battle Claw 35 kg Armor: Standard (Basic) 0 250 kg Armor Value: 6 (Trooper) Slots Weapons and Equipment Location (Capacity) Mass Magnetic Clamps Body 2 30 kg Jump Booster Body 2 125 kg Machine Gun Left Arm 1 100 kg Machine Gun Right Arm 1 100 kg https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ODtrRBVz74JQQfXHNa48tmI_pGhYNlFT/view?usp=share_link

[abhishekyadava-blog]

A coworking space in Mg Road, Gurgaon, is an area or office where people from different spheres come together and share a common working ground. The popularity of coworking spaces in the Mg Road programme is growing due to the numerous benefits they offer to those who work there. They automatically fulfill all requirements. It also assists freelancers and people looking to start their own businesses.