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[higherrealmswellness]

Higher Realms – Saturday Morning Anime

Fix some breakfast, make a pot of Higher Realms fresh roasted coffee, medicate(where legally permitted) and enjoy Saturday Morning Anime with us.

Ronin Warriors(Samurai Troopers) TV OVA

[rubyclover]

I said I can’t write but if felt nice getting that other idea out of my head. So I wrote this and will post. Technically I started trying to write this like a month ago… Please ignore the constant switching between past and present tense. It’s something I never seem to notice until someone else points out where it is.

Prompt: Professionals hate him but he was right! [Adam] Heaven and Hell come to the realization that The First Man played a larger part in the three realms’ political/social ecosystem than they thought. His absence leaves a vacuum that Lute is unable to fill but she may not need to because Hell is solving the problem themselves… The Morningstar Family can’t run from this.

No ABetaO we expire like Adam~

Imagine that Adam dies, the hotel has never looked better, the residents have healed up and Charlie gets another TV appearance. Lucifer is even more depressed than before but hides it. Adam is gone She’s going to reveal Sir Pentious’ redemption with evidence that is NOT childishly scribbled on key cards. Instead of the interview taking place in the 666News studio it’s held outside the hotel. She will take questions, live, right after the interview. Katie Killjoy wants to give the public a chance to cause chaos for ratings, so she puts Charlie in a vulnerable position.

Things go great… for the first 20 minutes. The interview isn’t even half way done when someone from the crowd interjects after Charlie says ‘The Sinners have a better life now that the Exterminations are permanently canceled.’

That person’s voice is calm but still pissed as Hell. They fire back that no, Sinners don’t have an easier life now that the Exterminations are over. It’s worse! Charlie and the crowd perk up.

The voice moves to the front. They’re short with plain street clothes, hood up. It’s obvious they’re poor and at the bottom of Hell’s pecking order. A couple of Imps are with them equally disheveled and tired looking. The man goes on to point out some rather hard truths.

Thanks to the last Extermination, angelic steel has become a hot commodity. While uncommon right now, there’s a pipeline to obtain an angelic weapon. All you need is enough money. Carmilla Carmine doesn’t care about how her product is used after purchase.

‘Permanent Murder’ is a new trend on HellTube netting ridiculous profits. The main targets are vulnerable Sinners, usually the scared and alone new arrivals, Imps and Hellhounds. All killed by beautifully glowing angelic weapons.

Overlords are more formidable with these weapons so the chance of contractees escaping, like Angeldust, has become damn near impossible even if they destroyed their contract. Some desperate souls were happy with their messed up immortality. It gave them some hope, ‘at least I have a chance to turn things around eventually,’ but that pathetic security is gone.

The Exterminations kept said Overlords in check to a degree. They were more inclined to take care of their underlings because that guaranteed their safety. Now? Just get an angelic gun for all your troubles. Valentino is having a fucking field day.

The ‘permadeath’ toll for one year will be ten times the amount of one Extermination Day considering how much Hell’s citizens like to kill Sinners…

Not to mention, whole industries in Hell, from top to bottom, are starting to crash. Their purpose or sales revolved around the Exterminations. Some workers cannot afford to lose their job and have to sell their soul against their will.

Etcetcetc

As the man speaks Charlie is surprised to see heads nodding in agreement! Someone comments that they hadn’t seen their Sinner friend in a few days and tries not to panic while another face falls in the crowd and wrings their hands together. An Imp with curved horns standing beside a young Hellhound sweats profusely and starts to leave. Tension moves through the public. Not just the ones in front of the stage but also those watching TV.

Despite her best efforts Charlie cannot lift the crowd’s mood. She realizes prematurely revealing Sir Pentious’ redemption is the only way to salvage this growing disaster. Unfortunately the man’s timing is perfect because the second she opens her mouth he turns his anger on the Morningstars.

He calls out how much her family misrepresents themselves as rulers. They don’t do anything for Hell anymore. They spend most of their time fucking around while the Sinners suffer. The other Sins manage their rings and hellborn, not Lucifer or Lilith. All three of the Morningstars can’t truly understand human suffering yet they profess to know how to best handle it. With no idea what it means to be human yet they pass judgement on them.

The crowd becomes agitated and the Imps beside the man move closer to him. They aren’t trying to draw safety from the Sinner but are taking defensive positions. Charlie realizes this isn’t someone speaking up in the heat of the moment. This is a planned speech. He’s highjacking her broadcast!

She sees the Sinner clench his fists and feels herself start to sweat. Why was he saying any of that? Yes, life will be a bit hard at first but now everyone can come together and rebuild! There are so many possibilities available to The Pride Ring. It would improve lives. Change was always good they just had to be careful. Yet the stranger goes on.

He claims that Lucifer is a washed up angel that can’t comprehend mortality because of his maladaptive dreaming and pride, Lilith is apathetic to Sinners and wishes to aggravate Heaven no matter how much Hell will suffer and Charlie is so sheltered that she thinks PTSD can be solved by clapping and saying positive affirmations.

Little is known about the royal family but the stranger’s comments sway the crowd. The hotel’s original commercials got the time of day because of Charlie’s status, not because the facility had managed to accomplish anything. Lucifer barely appears at all even when large fights break out leveling half of Pentagram City. And Lilith? Missing for 7 years after riling up all of Hell multiple times, causing Heaven to start the Exterminations.

The stranger calls the hotel a disgusting joke. Calls out how Charlie is trying to ‘pass the buck’ over to Heaven. The Pride Ring’s actual rulers are Overlords and they make sure Sinners suffer and continue to act depraved whether they like it or not. Her family has the power to take control and lessen the city’s suffering but they don’t. Instead they play with their little pet project .

Why are they focusing on shipping problems elsewhere? There’s a better way to solve the pain and suffering at the source than waiting! Fix Pentagram City! Show Heaven that the current number of Sinners isn’t a threat!

‘For all the crying and sniveling you do Princess Charlotte, you sure don’t actually help where it counts! I’m sure you care about Sinners but only on the same level as someone cares about cute public park ducks.’

Vaggie, who had been standing to the side of the stage leaps forward, places herself in between the stranger and her girlfriend. Everyone’s raised emotions have put her on edge. She ignores the harsh gasps when her angelic spear slides free and into her hands. ‘Back up! Now!’

Charlie’s heart sank at the escalation. She understood her girlfriend was still tense from the extermination but all their hard work was starting to fray around the edges! She just hoped her dad didn’t-

The King of Hell himself appears through a portal shortly after gathering himself together. The opening looked angrier in color, matching his mood. Sickly green lines run throughout the glow, radiating blistering heat. Parts of the stage began to melt and the forgotten camera crew swivel to their ruler. Lucifer’s face is set in stone but his bright flickering eyes give him away.

‘Who the fuck are you?’ He snarls, apple topped cane slamming onto the stage causing some of it to splatter. ‘How dare you speak to my daughter that way.’ Lucifer’s face morphs into a more demonic grimace. Katie Killjoy scrambles from her chair and off the stage at the same time as Charlie vaulting up to place a hand on Lucifer’s shoulder whispering ‘dad no!’ She doesn’t want the hotel’s improved reputation to evaporate. A confrontation with someone on live TV would scare people away!

Lucifer growls in the back of his throat, looking at where he assumes the bastard’s eyes are under his hood. Smoke and embers sizzle out from the corner of his mouth and inbetween teeth. He hated acting this way but he had an image to uphold. ‘Answer your King you wretch. Don’t confuse my inaction with benevolence. You’re testing my patience!’

After a beat or two of staring each other down the stranger has the gall to ‘tsk’ off to the side as if spitting. ‘As you with your majesty. It’s all fine by me.’ A small, scared hand reaches up and whips off the dirty hood exposing his face to all of Hell.

People instantly whip out their phones. His face is shockingly similar to Lucifer’s, in fact a basic carbon copy sans a few attributes.

Cameras catch alabaster skin and soft, blond, curly hair, short, wiry build, vivid green eyes, pale coral cheek markings, pointed ears and four demon wings the same color as his skin.

Leaf green eyes stair directly into Charlie’s while electing to ignore both fallen angels. He stands ramrod straight. Cutting a regal silhouette despite the filth on his body and clothes.

‘My name is Cain Adamson, The Wandering Star.’ He bows in a fashion Charlie hadn’t seen in all her galas. ‘Lucifer Morningstar’s first born and bastard son. It’s nice to finally meet you sister mine… I’ll be taking your family’s crown for my father.’

[So in this AU Cain rescued Adam’s body and resuscitated it. They had a familial bond even when Cain got banished for murdering Able and found out his bio dad was Lucifer. Eve didn’t pay much attention to her first born out of guilt so Adam stepped up. No one shamed her. Adam never felt like Cain was separate from his other kids even though he looked nothing like him. Now Cain wants to provide for his father who’s trapped in hell and in really bad condition by booting the Morningstars out of power in the Pride Ring.] Dunno about pairing but Adamsapple or Guitarhero would be a safe bet. Either way Lucifer will suffer lol

[wtf do I call this? Family Feud AU? Chessboard AU? Secret Brother AU? Idk h e l p ]

[lollytea]

Delighted myself thinking about the witch kids again, specifically their various attempts to build a replacement portal during the Summer. I'm picturing lots of brainstorm sessions that stretch late into the night and when they get tired enough, they devolve into arguing over who gets the last piece of pizza or playing truth or dare or whatever.

Hunter is feeling really proud of himself for having helped Belos rebuild a portal before. He has experience! He can make himself super useful! And then Amity 'Woman in STEM' Blight is also aiming for the same thing. She's an inventor's daughter. Her Dad's main area of expertise is using magic to power technology. She has plenty of opinions on the mechanical side of things.

Hunter and Amity either click extremely well and are plotting away at a prototype immediately or they disagree on every trivial detail and cannot go five minutes without arguing about it. There's no real resentment here. They're both just used to doing everything themselves and struggle to work as a team.

I don't think the project would get off the ground without Luz. She keeps everybody from wasting time with dud ideas because she's already spent tons of time in the Boiling Isles attempting to build a portal home. She knows exactly what WONT work cuz she's already tried it. She's also got a knack for thinking outside of the box and knows that even though glyphs are rendered useless in this realm, they can still be utilized. If she draws just the right glyph combo and finds a bit of magic for the glyphs to soak up, she's pretty sure they can light this portal's engine up.

Vee reminds them that she's still got a supply of Hexes Holdem cards, which have been working pretty well for keeping her human form. Luz, who had forgotten those things existed, nearly hits the roof in excitement.

Vee doesn't contribute much to the whole construction process, but while she does supervise. She did a health and safety course while at Summer Camp and is diligently making sure nobody is getting their asses blown up.

Portal Building is not Willow's strong suit. She does not have Luz and Hunter's experience, Amity's engineering knowledge or Gus' enthusiasm for tinkering with human technology. So she does what she does best and offers support. She hypes her smart friends up. And when they start doubting that they're actually making any progress, Willow swoops in to encourage them that if ANYBODY can build a portal, her best friends can!! Once the team realizes that they're gonna need something super strong to hold the portal upright, Willow beams. Her vines!! Her vines are tough as hell!! She can do that!!

Gus falls behind a little at first. He might be a prodigy but his skills are quite dependent on the existence of actual magic, so he struggles a bit to find his purpose here. He's very eager to work with human technology but Luz knows more about them than he does. He's smart enough to offer ideas but Hunter and Amity always come up with them before he does because they're both annoyingly STEM brained and have gotten a bit competitive about it. Gus is given the task of gathering equipment for the portal with Vee and he tries not to pout about it. After they managed to track down a half busted TV at a lawn sale, Vee takes him to a petstore to cheer him up. Gus gloomily stares at the hamsters running in their little wheels. He idly thinks about an article he read in one of his human magazines. About how hamsters in wheels can create energy. Unfortunately, hamsters aren't magic.

Cut to 2 days later when the team realizes that the Hexes Holdem cards just aren't gonna cut it. They don't possess nearly enough magic to power up a portal. It's not gonna work. All the time they've spent on this, and it's not even gonna work. They need something else. Anything else.

Luz looks like she's gonna burst into tears. Amity is pacing back and forth. Hunter is like this close 🤏 to slamming his head against the wall in an effort to rattle a genius idea out of his brain. Willow is making a valiant effort to keep everybody from having a full blown meltdown.

Gus is staring intently at Flapjack who is pecking away at the floorboards again. Then he's like "Hey....hear me out....what if-?"

[dangerous-ladies]

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[catdemontraphouse]

I’ve got a lot of “Nightmare Realm Blunt Rotation” written but I write extremely non linearly, like that’s just my natural work process? So nothing ready to post because it’s all filling and no bun, if that makes sense. This word sandwich hasn’t got the bread encasing it yet. I struggle with “beginning” and “end” but I’m a pro at random dialogue middle.

Maybe I’ll just figure out an upload structure somehow where that could work 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

What do you want me to attempt to finish first? Some of the chapters are supposed to take place later than others chronologically but like, you know, the whole I don’t work in order thing is a problem so… tell me what you wanna read!…plz?

⚠️Option 1- Chapter where Bill is forced to help Mabel with her crystal business livestreams and he becomes infamous for eating rocks and asbestos on Instagram

⚠️Option 2- Chapter where Pyronica and Amorphous Shape visit Gravity Falls to check on Bill, they end up as freeloaders in the Mystery Shack and they drive Stanley fucking crazy

⚠️Option 3- Chapter where Dipper finds out Bill is telling everyone he’s the Pines twins’ uncle and he’s so pissed about it

⚠️Option 4- Chapter where a serious Pines family fight breaks out after a discussion about a gorilla-orangutan hybrid gets out of control

⚠️Option 5- Mabel, Dipper and Pacifica attempt to include Bill in the town’s annual Founders Day festival as a form of “enrichment” and the results are interesting

⚠️Option 6- Mabel and Dipper’s grandpa Shermie comes to visit and I’ll figure out some kind of stupid drama between the three brothers involving sibling rivalry and Sherman Pines’ train otaku travel youtube channel

⚠️Option 7- Mabel and family discover that Bill has a keen sense of smell. Stanley, Bill, and Mabel’s Pet Kunekune pig Walter (who is a former Theraprism patient who was reincarnated) attempt a grift involving boutique perfumes that are not FDA approved and cause rashes as a way to profit off Bill’s olfactory talent

⚠️Option 8- Bill accepts a 7 day long affirmations challenge after Ford stupidly bets Bill that he can’t hack it in exchange for five minutes of Ford’s unfettered attention

⚠️Option 9- Pines family rents out Pacifica’s parents cursed lake house and stupid shit ensues, Bill being weird at the beach and annoying Ford

⚠️Option 10- Ford makes a messy deal with Bill for him to use his neuron re-wiring powers to restore Fiddleford’s busted ass brain at the cost of allowing Bill to move into a storage closet in the Mystery Shack instead of sharing a room at Mabel’s house with the pig. Can Bill and Fids manage to get along well enough to keep the peace and can Bill learn to stop being so needlessly jealous? Idk let the drama bitch-fest begin (not rly angst more like trashy reality tv, I don’t do serious for extended periods of time ok)

⚠️Option 11- Bill starts getting paid in valid US currency instead of bricks of cheese and decides he will become Ford’s sugar daddy in a cringe attempt to woo him (guy works part time doing crystal sale livestreams for Mable’s business he is not rich)

[all-this-panic-still-no-disco]

being home alone as a late teen a separate realm. no i will not host a rager. yes i will put my dad’s albums on the phonograph. no i will not load up on junk food. yes i’ll make dinner. i’ll go shopping and use the credit card my mom gave me, like a cheater. i’ll buy ice cream on sale. i’ll hang out in the living room. i’ll watch television on the tv instead of my computer. i’ll lie on the carpet and stare at the ceiling fan. i’ll waste the whole day living in my own house.

[doctorstrangereview]

0027: Strange Tales #135

Cover Date: August 1965 On-Sale Date: May 4, 1965

This month Strange Tales introduces its answer to James Bond. Sgt. Fury is recast as super-spy Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Doc is completely absent from the cover bar a tiny portrait in the corner box. I really miss those boxes. In this issue we get a nice amount of intrigue and back stabbing as Doc fully embraces his mission to find "Eternity".

Doc has gone to London to search for "Eternity". He's keeping vigilant this time as he smokes out a Mordo spy in the airport just after he's landed. After wiping the minion's memory, he travels to a castle on a foggy moor. The castle belongs to Sir Baskerville. So far there are no signs of any hounds. Doctor Strange's thought bubble identifies Sir Baskerville as a "former" disciple of Mordo until he met with an accident. The fact that he's Sir and not Lord means he's a pretty minor noble. I wonder if he has his Knight Grand Cross. It's a nice castle whatever the case.

A grey haired gentleman in a rather fine long smoking jack lets Doc in. We see the 'accident' left him with an injured hand that he keeps encased in something. Or did he lose it and this is capping the stump? We may never know, but he's still a proper English gentleman who offers Doc tea. Doc's like "Sorry dude. Got no time for that. Did you happen to hear of 'Eternity'?" "By golly, I believe I have! Let me go get that scroll for you."

Sir Baskerville with no hounds leaves Doc in front of the fireplace to contemplate his situation. Wisely, Doc thinks the situation out rather than his usual shouting out to all who can hear. Just a few stories ago, as Doc was vanishing to Shazana's and her nameless sister's realm, Doc recognized Dormie's voice. Here he thinks "if only I knew from whence Mordo's increased power has come!" which sounds to me like he hasn't a clue. The colors in this panel are delightfully moody.

We change scenes to the Dark Dimension where Dormie is steaming even more than usual. He's still worked up by someone mucking with his Mindless Ones barrier. Fortunately, his security is somewhat better than most magic users in this series. Using a round edition of the magic smoky flat panel TV, he replays the events around the barrier incident. I suppose being and absolute, supremely powerful dictator makes you a bit paranoid and you watch everything. He watches Clea steal the energy draining device and place it by the barrier. It looks like she's in Nightmare's realm instead of the Dark Dimension, but whatever. Of course, if he had truly effective security, Clea wouldn't have been able to steal the device in the first place. Dormie is pissed and does the equivalent of putting his fist through the TV and begins to carefully plot his vengeance. In a better show of continuity Clea wears the same outfit in the flashback as when she first seen stealing the device last issue.

Going back to Castle Baskerville, we find out Sir Baskerville is still in the thrall of Mordo. Whoa! Would have never suspected that! Sir Baskerville contacts Mordo mentally who dispatches Kaecilius to take care of things. Unlike previous teleportation, Mordo has to speak a spell to achieve it this time. Arriving, Kaecilius and Mordo's giant floating head yell at Sir Baskerville. He grabs a scroll and goes back to Doc. Sneaking up behind, Kaecilius/Mordo attacks. But, Doc is the tricky one this time! It was only an illusion of Doc which quickly fades. A suit of armor begins to move and Kaecilius/Mordo, attack it again and again, but it doesn't fall. Doc's trick #2! Running through a doorway, a hidden Doc clobbers Kaecilius, cutting off his contact with Mordo. There's something very satisfying about that panel.

Doc freezes Sir Baskerville and probes Kaecilius' mind, without consent, of course. Here he confirms that Mordo's secret partner in crime is Dormie. Continuity crisis averted!

While this is going on Mordo is dispatching his ninja minions. Before they can reach the castle, Doc finds out that Mordo promised to restore Sir's hand. Having some knowledge of this particular situation, Doc informs him it can't be done. Then, he actually says "You no longer interest me!" In a race against time Doc retrieves his cloak. This is what caused the armor to move and why the devastating force had no effect. He goes to the roof of the castle as the minions arrive. "You, ninja dudes, my mind to your mind my thoughts to your thoughts. Doc has gone to the netherworld. You should go there to." And the flee.

Mordo realizes something is wrong and goes to the castle himself as Doc flees. Realizing he's been outwitted, Mordo shakes his fist in the air in a classic "I'll get you next time!" moment.

I like this. Doc has a definitive victory against Mordo who clearly outclasses him in power. He achieved this through his wits. Doc is more than a magical blowhard. He's a cunning strategist. Outmanned and outgunned he can still come out on top. It's bittersweet. His mission to find "Eternity" is still a failure. The story moves the arc along at a sufficient, if not brisk pace. Pieces are set in place or have begun to move. Sir Baskerville will return in a number of years in a future story arc that is truly masterful. It will even include some familiar participants. From here to "Eternity," baby!

[fatehbaz]

When Dr Harold Young [...] takes visitors on a journey around Belize City, the first stop is an unremarkable building, whose basement entrance is partly shrouded by creeping pink bougainvillea. Its padlocked gates and broken windows back on to a parking lot in the city’s historic centre. Most passersby ignore the innocuous plaque outside. Belize, a country of 400,000 citizens, is [...] a part of the English-speaking Caribbean. A former British settlement and then colony, it is one of the region’s eight remaining Commonwealth realms – independent countries where the monarch remains the head of state.

Belize is the only Commonwealth realm King Charles has never visited.

The building is blocked from public entry but is known locally as the former headquarters of a TV station [...] once owned by the Conservative peer Lord Michael Ashcroft, who has sprawling business investments around Belize. But for those who are aware, the building serves as a horrifying reminder of the brutality of British rule here. “It’s the last remnants of a holding dungeon for slaves,” Young says. “Before they were put out for sale.” 

Unlike the island states in the Caribbean, where plantation slavery underpinned the colonial economy, enslaved labour in Belize revolved around the logging of mahogany at camps in the country’s interior. [...] [T]he remnants of violent enslavement are now mostly absent from public view. The building’s story has been passed down for generations, and is noted in certain tourist literature. But the historic plaque outside, while acknowledging its use in the mahogany trade, presents its connections to slavery merely as “local folklore”. “When you live in a colonial environment, the colonialists don’t want you to prove what they were doing was a horrendous trade, right?” says Young, who is Belizean Creole, meaning of mixed African heritage. [...]

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History is still not fully told. Crimes remain unacknowledged. [...]

But as the United Kingdom prepares to crown its new king, the citizens of Belize are laying the groundwork for a similarly historic event: they could be the first nation to remove Charles as head of state. [...] The process, the prime minister [...] acknowledged in an interview [...] means it is “quite likely” that Belize will be the next country to leave the Commonwealth realm, following Barbados’s seismic decision to become a republic in 2021. [...] Belize is not alone [...].

[D]iscussions over the future of the British monarchy have accelerated throughout the region.

Now, officials in seven of the remaining realm countries in the Caribbean have indicated they will seek to follow the same path [...]. In Jamaica, [...] the government has committed to a vote before the next general election in 2025. In Antigua and Barbuda, the prime minister [...] said shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth that he would hold a referendum within three years. [...]

Such debate is far from new to the English-speaking Caribbean and did not begin with Barbados’s decision in 2021, nor the death of Queen Elizabeth last year. Carried by a wave of Black nationalism and socialism, three former British colonies, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the newly independent Dominica, removed the monarch as head of state throughout the 1970s. Alternatives to the crown had been debated in popular circles long before even then. [...]

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Still, symbolism and imagery of the current moment [...] matter, particularly as relations between the English-speaking Caribbean and the UK fall to new lows in the aftermath of the Windrush scandal and both the government and the monarchy’s recent refusals to go beyond passive expressions of regret and offer a formal apology for the atrocities of slavery.

In March last year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to the Caribbean marking the Queen’s jubilee was punctuated by a series of protests that cast a long shadow over the exercise in soft power. In Jamaica, photographs of the pair shaking hands with children through a chainlink fence and later parading in white clothing in an open-top Land Rover were decried as a throwback to colonialism.

In Belize, the couple were forced to abandon plans to visit a Mayan village in the country’s south, following protest. [...] “There’s only so much the fig leaf of public relations and exercises in ‘soft power’ can cover,” [...]. “These images and videos were widely shared on social media [...].” Outside St John’s Cathedral in Belize City, the remains of a semicircular brick wall mark the boundary from where, it is said, enslaved people were permitted to listen to services inside. The building itself was built by enslaved labour, but colonial authorities banned enslaved people from entering.

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Text by: Oliver Laughland. “‘Colonialism lingers’: Belize shrugs off coronation amid calls for repatriations.” The Guardian. 4 May 2023. [Bold emphasis and some paragraph breaks/contractions added by me.]

[coff-in]

does amber just point out it's pride month every time June rolls around to say "you know what that means" and see what people guess they're supposed to infer? that would be a little funni

yeah, they do :) every year they go up to their siblings and say "it's june. you know that this means?" or "you know what's coming right?"

the response they get vary from birthdays, graduations, small family occasions "[tv show] night this month, summer sale at the grocery store, etc" but sometimes they get to hear "it's pride month" and they crack a small smile and say "yeah :)"

they're honestly happy with whatever answer they get (unless it's bad new, then they'd respond with an "aw bummer")

they have small "picnics" in the inbetween realm with the entity because "pride month spells demon, so obviously i should spend some of this time with you."

if amber could embody one of the sins, it wouldn't be pride, but they can be prideful sometimes (their sin would be sloth)

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[a-ladyman-in-waiting]

A Lady in Waiting (1)

[A story in the works]

I don’t know about you, but I think that some, if not all of us, want to be someone else. 

Especially in the realm of fantasy, where anyone could be as powerful as they could be.

But in this case, we just got to know the fellow before their transformation.

Otherwise, she’ll have no context.

Or us in that sense.

A Lady in Waiting

Chapter 1

“What a day.”

“I really want to buy something to eat”

“But I already ate, so why do I feel like buying snacks?”

“I traveled through whole crowds to get a limited edition Bakugan. That was the whole reason why I came here all this way for nothin, was to buy a special toy.”

The complainer over here is Brendon Rivera.

A college student, aged 22.

He often complained about stuff that happened to him.

Like the time he dropped a card onto a puddle of water.

[NOOOOO]

Or the time that he has to help out at work despite having no classes over the weekend.

[maaaaaaannnnnn]

Or the time that two buses passed by him.

[you absolute {beep-beep}, pieces of {beep}, {beep-beep}, I swear to lord I will {beep} {beep} {beeeeeep}.]

I’ll give him a pass for that. The bus system is a total mess.

Anyways, Brendon is walking around town moping about losing a toy that he didn’t need.

Until…he noticed a sign.

“Huh. That wasn’t there before.”

He takes a moment to read the sign.

Garage sale today. From 4/7 to 4/12.

Over on Gallon Road.

“Huh. A garage sale. Wonder if they have anything.”

This is where it began…ok maybe not.

It took Brendon five minutes to get there, mainly because he took his time walking.

But when he reached Gallon Road, he noticed a bunch of boxes, a couch, a few TVs, tables with several shirts, old big toys, shiny objects and oddly shaped objects.

“Huh.”

When he got closer, he saw a collection of toy cars, remote control cars, gold chain necklaces, even more shirts of different colors.

He also found lamps, vases, plates, a dark green couch with a patch of worn out red, a brown coat rack behind a pile of boxes and paintings.

“Oh dang.”

Then one object in particular caught his attention.

Two necklaces.

A pearl necklace fit for a lady.

And a necklace with a strange looking design, holding an egg-shaped white gem surrounded by six red gems.

Brendon found himself drawn to the large pearl.

He was bending over to get a closer look.

He developed an urge to buy them.

So he looked up and said,

“How much for these two?”

An elderly woman came over and told him,

“$120.34”

“Oh.”

[I mean…I was going to blow $250 on a limited edition Bakugan…]

“Ok”

[Welp, at least mom might like the pearl necklace.]

Brendon handed over 6 $20 bills, a quarter, and a dime, where he received a penny in return.

[I still have some money left over…but I better save it]

“Thanks!” Said Brendon.

“No problem!” The elderly woman chimed.

Brendon walked away with two pretty necklaces. An action that would change his life forever.

Now it begins.

It was a relatively uneventful evening at home.

After Brendon showed his mother the two necklaces, she was awestruck by the fancy necklaces and thanked him for the pearl necklace. Brendon put away his necklace to try on later because he has a lot that he should be doing.

Brendon helped with his sister’s homeworks (reluctantly I might add).

The family ate their dinner, took showers, and generally went to bed. However, Brendon decided to stay up a bit longer to check up on his necklace.

“Ok, let’s take a closer look.”

He picked up his necklace and studied it.

“Hmmm…oh dang…the white egg pearl is pretty big.”

“Like almost bigger than my thumb…”

“The shape of the gold looks like a fire fighter sign. There are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 rubies.”

“They’re also egg shaped.”

“It’s pretty heavy for a necklace, so I probably shouldn’t run with this.”

Brendon put on the necklace and looked into the mirror.

“Hmmmm….”

“Mmm…”

“I guess it’s nice.”

“…mmmm”

“I uh…”

“Umm”

Brendon doesn’t have any idea of what he bought.

Seriously, he has no fashion sense.

“I’ll keep it on for now. I might have an idea later on”

“Such as a plan for pumpkin spice latte.”

“Like how much pumpkin sauce should you use to keep it sweet but not too sweet.”

“There’s a coffee shop down the road, but it’s pretty expensive. But they do have croissants and pan dulce.”

“Man I could go for some pan dulce, maybe I can get some when I come back or such.”

“But I really don’t want to bump into Renaldo.”

“He’s rude.”

“Like the time that he sprayed me with water and I then slipped and fell from trying to catch him.”

“Or the time that he bumped me while I was dribbling the ball. Making me fall down.”

“Or the time that he put gum in my hair and I got in trouble for punching him.”

“Just unfair.”

That was years ago, Brendon.

“Like I’m just still mad over this.”

“Like I just don’t like him.”

“I hate him, honestly.”

“I hate his little goofy face.”

“I hate how he gets attention from everyone.”

“I hate how he gets away with shit.”

“I just don’t. Want. To. See. Him.”

He covers his mouth. And looks around.

“Oh shoot. I must’ve been pretty loud.”

“Sorry guys.”

He walks into the kitchen and looks at himself in the mirror.

“I honestly don’t like how I look like. I mean I’m messy. I stink. I’m generally the face of gross things…I wish I looked pretty. Like a dragon lady, with sexy clothes, a long tail, beautiful wings, and a voice that everyone goes ’Mama Mia’…”

Brendon snickers to himself.

“hehehe”

Then he takes a deep breath.

“Besides, I’m always the “quiet one.” Like I have stuff I want to say as well. Like for example, I like leotards….shit no…anything except for what I draw.”

“Never mind, I’ll probably just never mention that at all.”

“I sound like a pervert.”

“Ignore the part about the dragon lady stuff…”

Brendon sighs.

Then he went to the kitchen to clean the table to make space to draw his character.

He set the sketchbook down, opened up to a blank page and picked up his pencil.

He then put on his headphones to listen to his playlist of random songs that he liked.

“Ok, time to draw Madeline.”

Brendon proceeded to draw his character.

He drew the figure (body), he drew an overall leotard shape, he marked where the gloves and thigh highs would end, then he hurriedly drew a tail with fins.

Brendon stopped for a moment…

He started thinking…

Then he made quick shapes for wings, then sketched the fingers, the horns, the hair…

Along the way, he made a few mistakes.

Then he erased them.

Then he drew them again, made a mistake and erased.

This was how he usually draws…

He sketches the long skirt. Gotta have cover, I suppose.

He sketches the top part…

A…boob window…and a choker…

Oh boy.

The gloves…they’re baggy around the shoulders and tight around the wrist…

And he gave her a…rose…on the waist…

And…oh my…he’s drawing a vine pattern around the skirt…

how…complicated…

Anyways, Brendon’s eyes began to grow heavy. He stood up from his seat and began to yawn and stretch.

His piece remains as a sketch…

Smudges, furry lines, an overly simple face on top of a detailed body.

A front facing figure, hands that may not remain the same, multiple fabric folds.

Need I go on?

“Alright, that’s enough…” Brendon muttered.

He packed up his sketchbook.

Packed it into his backpack.

Brushed his teeth and tongue.

He hates the taste.

Then he went to bed.

OK…Now it begins.

[cow-stealin-gal]

A Lady in Waiting

Chapter 1

[something I should’ve written long ago]

I don’t know about you, but I think that some, if not all of us, want to be someone else. 

Especially in the realm of fantasy, where anyone could be as powerful as they could be.

But in this case, a fellow is about to discover a secret that few have been offered.

Probably because she grown tired of all of the rejection. Whoops.

Chapter 1

“What a day.”

“I really want to buy something to eat”

“But I already ate, so why do I feel like buying snacks?”

“I traveled through whole crowds to get a limited edition Bakugan. That was the whole reason why I came here all this way for nothin, was to buy a special toy.”

The complainer over here is Brendon Rivera.

A college student, aged 22.

He often complained about stuff that happened to him.

Like the time he dropped a card onto a puddle of water.

[NOOOOO]

Or the time that he has to help out at work despite having no classes over the weekend.

[maaaaaaannnnnn]

Or the time that two buses passed by him.

[you absolute {beep-beep}, pieces of {beep}, {beep-beep}, I swear to lord I will {beep} {beep} {beeeeeep}.]

I’ll give him a pass for that. The bus system is a total mess.

Anyways, Brendon is walking around town moping about losing a toy that he didn’t need.

Until…he noticed a sign.

“Huh. That wasn’t there before.”

He takes a moment to read the sign.

Garage sale today. From 4/7 to 4/12.

Over on Gallon Road.

“Huh. A garage sale. Wonder if they have anything.”

This is where it began…ok maybe not.

It took Brendon five minutes to get there, mainly because he took his time walking.

But when he reached Gallon Road, he noticed a bunch of boxes, a couch, a few TVs, tables with several shirts, old big toys, shiny objects and oddly shaped objects.

“Huh.”

When he got closer, he saw a collection of toy cars, remote control cars, gold chain necklaces, even more shirts of different colors.

He also found lamps, vases, plates, a dark green couch with a patch of worn out red, a brown coat rack behind a pile of boxes and paintings.

“Oh dang.”

Then one object in particular caught his attention.

Two necklaces.

A pearl necklace fit for a lady.

And a necklace with a strange looking design, holding an egg-shaped white gem surrounded by six red gems.

Brendon found himself drawn to the large pearl.

He was bending over to get a closer look.

He developed an urge to buy them.

So he looked up and said,

“How much for these two?”

An elderly woman came over and told him,

“$120.34”

“Oh.”

[I mean…I was going to blow $250 on a limited edition Bakugan…]

“Ok”

[Welp, at least mom might like the pearl necklace.]

Brendon handed over 6 $20 bills, a quarter, and a dime, where he received a penny in return.

[I still have some money left over…but I better save it]

“Thanks!” Said Brendon.

“No problem!” The elderly woman chimed.

Brendon walked away with two pretty necklaces. An action that would change his life forever.

Now it begins.

It was a relatively uneventful evening at home.

After Brendon showed his mother the two necklaces, she was awestruck by the fancy necklaces and thanked him for the pearl necklace. As for the necklace that she que 

Brendon helped with his sister’s homeworks (reluctantly I might add).

The family ate their dinner, took showers, and generally went to bed. However, Brendon decided to stay up a bit longer to check up on his necklace.

“Ok, let’s take a closer look.”

He picked up his necklace and studied it.

“Hmmm…oh dang…the white egg pearl is pretty big.”

“Like almost bigger than my thumb…”

“The shape of the gold looks like a fire fighter sign. There are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 rubies.”

“They’re also egg shaped.”

“It’s pretty heavy for a necklace, so I probably shouldn’t run with this.”

Brendon put on the necklace and looked into the mirror.

“Hmmmm….”

“Mmm…”

“I guess it’s nice.”

“…mmmm”

“I uh…”

“Umm”

Brendon doesn’t have any idea of what he bought.

Seriously, he has no fashion sense.

“I’ll keep it on for now. I might have an idea later on”

“Such as a plan for pumpkin spice latte.”

“Like how much pumpkin sauce should you use to keep it sweet but not too sweet.”

“There’s a coffee shop down the road, but it’s pretty expensive. But they do have croissants and pan dulce.”

“Man I could go for some pan dulce, maybe I can get some when I come back or such.”

“But I really don’t want to bump into Renaldo.”

“He’s rude.”

“Like the time that he sprayed me with water and I then slipped and fell from trying to catch him.”

“Or the time that he bumped me while I was dribbling the ball. Making me fall down.”

“Or the time that he put gum in my hair and I got in trouble for punching him.”

“Just unfair.”

That was years ago, Brendon.

“Like I’m just still mad over this.”

“Like I just don’t like him.”

“I hate him, honestly.”

“I hate his little goofy face.”

“I hate how he gets attention from everyone.”

“I hate how he gets away with shit.”

“I just don’t. Want. To. See. Him.”

He covers his mouth. And looks around.

“Oh shoot. I must’ve been pretty loud.”

“Sorry guys.”

He walks into the kitchen and looks at himself in the mirror.

“I honestly don’t like how I look like. I mean I’m messy. I stink. I’m generally the face of gross things…I wish I looked pretty. Like a dragon lady, with sexy clothes, a long tail, beautiful wings, and a voice that everyone goes ’Mama Mia’…”

Brendon snickers to himself.

“hehehe”

Then he takes a deep breath.

“Besides, I’m always the “quiet one.” Like I have stuff I want to say as well. Like for example, I like leotards….shit no…anything except for what I draw.”

“Never mind, I’ll probably just never mention that at all.”

“I sound like a pervert.”

“Ignore the part about the dragon lady stuff…”

Brendon sighs.

Then he went to the kitchen to clean the table to make space to draw his character.

He set the sketchbook down, opened up to a blank page and picked up his pencil.

He then put on his headphones to listen to his playlist of random songs that he liked.

“Ok, time to draw Madeline.”

Brendon proceeded to draw his character.

He drew the figure (body), he drew an overall leotard shape, he marked where the gloves and thigh highs would end, then he hurriedly drew a tail with fins.

Brendon stopped for a moment…

He started thinking…

Then he made quick shapes for wings, then sketched the fingers, the horns, the hair…

Along the way, he made a few mistakes.

Then he erased them.

Then he drew them again, made a mistake and erased.

This was how he usually draws…

He sketches the long skirt. Gotta have cover, I suppose.

He sketches the top part…

A…boob window…and a choker…

Oh boy.

The gloves…they’re baggy around the shoulders and tight around the wrist…

And he gave her a…rose…on the waist…

And…oh my…he’s drawing a vine pattern around the skirt…

how…complicated…

Anyways, Brendon’s eyes began to grow heavy. He stood up from his seat and began to yawn and stretch.

His piece remains as a sketch…

Smudges, furry lines, an overly simple face on top of a detailed body.

A front facing figure, hands that may not remain the same, multiple fabric folds.

Need I go on?

“Alright, that’s enough…” Brendon muttered.

He packed up his sketchbook.

Packed it into his backpack.

Brushed his teeth and tongue.

He hates the taste.

Then he went to bed.

OK…Now it begins.

[digitalskyweb24]

The Basics of Digital Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide

In our increasingly digital world, traditional marketing approaches have given way to a more dynamic and data-driven landscape known as digital marketing. With the vast array of online platforms and tools available, understanding the basics of digital marketing is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the fundamental principles and strategies that underpin successful digital marketing campaigns.

What is Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing encompasses all marketing efforts that use an electronic device or the internet. It's an umbrella term that covers a wide range of online activities aimed at reaching and engaging a target audience. Unlike traditional marketing, which relies on print media, TV, or radio, digital marketing leverages the power of the internet to connect with potential customers.

Key Components of Digital Marketing

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): SEO involves optimizing your website and content to rank higher in search engine results. This organic traffic source is critical for visibility and long-term online success.

Content Marketing: Content is king in the digital realm. Creating valuable and relevant content helps attract and engage your audience. Blog posts, videos, infographics, and podcasts all fall under this category.

Social Media Marketing: Utilizing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to connect with your audience, promote your brand, and drive traffic to your website.

Email Marketing: Sending targeted emails to a list of subscribers can be an incredibly effective way to nurture leads and maintain customer relationships.

Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: PPC campaigns involve paying a fee each time someone clicks on your ad. Google Ads and Facebook Ads are popular PPC platforms.

Affiliate Marketing: Partnering with individuals or organizations to promote your products or services in exchange for a commission on sales generated through their efforts.

Influencer Marketing: Collaborating with influencers in your niche to reach their dedicated followers and build credibility.

Analytics and Data Analysis: Collecting and analyzing data from various digital marketing channels to understand user behavior and make informed decisions.

The Digital Marketing Funnel

A fundamental concept in digital marketing is the marketing funnel, which represents the customer's journey from awareness to purchase. The funnel consists of three main stages:

Top of the Funnel (TOFU): This is the awareness stage, where potential customers become aware of your brand or product. Content like blog posts and social media posts can attract users at this stage.

Middle of the Funnel (MOFU): At this stage, users are considering their options and researching more in-depth. Guides, case studies, and email newsletters can nurture leads in the middle of the funnel.

Bottom of the Funnel (BOFU): This is the decision stage, where users are ready to make a purchase. Product demos, customer reviews, and targeted offers are essential at this point.

Crafting Your Digital Marketing Strategy

To succeed in digital marketing, you must develop a well-thought-out strategy. Here's a simplified step-by-step process:

Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve with your digital marketing efforts, whether it's increasing website traffic, generating leads, or boosting sales.

Know Your Audience: Understand your target audience's demographics, interests, and pain points to create content and campaigns that resonate with them.

Choose the Right Channels: Select the digital marketing channels that align with your goals and where your audience spends their time.

Create Compelling Content: Develop high-quality, engaging content that addresses your audience's needs and interests.

Implement SEO Best Practices: Optimize your website and content for search engines to improve your organic visibility.

Leverage Paid Advertising: Use paid advertising campaigns strategically to complement your organic efforts.

Measure and Analyze: Continuously monitor your digital marketing performance using tools like Google Analytics and adjust your strategy based on data insights.

Iterate and Improve: Digital marketing is an ongoing process. Regularly review and refine your strategy to stay competitive and relevant.

Conclusion

Digital marketing is a dynamic and ever-evolving field that offers incredible opportunities for businesses and marketers. By understanding its fundamentals, you can harness the power of the internet to connect with your target audience, build brand awareness, and drive growth. Stay tuned to explore more advanced digital marketing concepts and strategies as you embark on your journey to online success.

[axad11]

5 Tips for the Best Digital Marketing Services

For best digital marketing services to be successful, businesses need to be active on all channels. The Ascent breaks down 5 tips for Best Digital Marketing Services to help you reach your target market. Small businesses now understand how crucial digital marketing is to their attempts to increase brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales. B2C and B2B businesses understand that if they want to engage with their target clients, they need to be active across all digital platforms in order to achieve successful online marketing. Check out these digital marketing pointers for small business owners who want to maximise their outcomes even on a tight budget. They include both online and mobile marketing.

 We cover every part of the realm of Business Marketing Agency, from how to create an email newsletter to inventive ways to reuse your marketing content.

 Our Preferred Advice for Small Firms Using Digital Marketing Let's get started with the top digital marketing advice from business marketing agency that small business owners have found to be successful. Locally held businesses, independent contractors with online businesses, and startup entrepreneurs hoping to expand their business idea are examples of this.

 All small business owners share a passion for what they do and a desire to assist solve the problems of their customers, but they also all struggle to make their limited or nonexistent budgets work for digital marketing. These top digital marketing suggestions are all cost-effective means of achieving your marketing goals without going overboard.

 1. Know the online etiquette of your target market The amount of online platforms and communities has increased, regardless of whether your target audience is made up of customers or business professionals. Finding these targets may be made more difficult by the fact that many people use these channels at the same time as consumers and business professionals. Marketing 101 teaches you where to find the individuals you want to talk to.

 You need to be aware of all the potential hangout spots for your audience in order to create a successful online marketing strategy with business marketing agency. You should also take advantage of technology to learn more about why they are spending so much time in these spots.

2. Create a flexible yet structured digital marketing plan You need a well-organized plan if you wish to use these search marketing suggestions through the best business marketing agency. It ought to offer a precise framework that enables you to put your B2B marketing strategy and techniques into action. To monitor and track actionable items, everyone must be aware of their responsibilities. Changes in expectations, trends, and technology all contribute to the ongoing evolution of digital marketing. A well-organized strategy provides a solid framework from which you may make adjustments as needed without losing your direction.

 3. Improve your ability to use visual marketing Both commercial and consumer audiences enjoy visual material. Visual marketing is increasingly in demand, whether it be through photos, vertical videos, 360-degree films, live videos, vanishing stories, or social TV. It is crucial to include visual marketing for all screen sizes in your digital marketing strategy because this is one of the most engaging ways to engage your audience.

 4. Boost your mobile marketing efforts Just by taking a quick look around you, you should be reminded of the importance of mobile marketing. Make sure that everywhere you travel, those who are looking at their screens may see your content, website, and online presence.

 Storage space is becoming a crucial component in managing your digital marketing operations with the right Business Marketing Agency as a result of the development of artificial intelligence, the proliferation of data, and the rise in linked devices. Consider making an investment in inexpensive or free cloud storage choices that meet your needs for space and are available to every team member, wherever they may be.

 5. Engage your audience in the development of content Because your audience enjoys viewing and sharing content they've created for a brand, user-generated content (UGC) deepens engagement. It is a practical technique to get the most of your digital marketing budget. Also, it may boost sales. 90% of surveyed consumers in a Turn To Networks study said they were more influenced by user-generated content than they were by advertising emails or search engine results when making purchasing decisions.

 You can't just ignore unpleasant UGC and hope it goes away, even though you obviously don't want to share it. Recognize those who developed it and take something useful out of it. Let these customers know you value their opinion and look for ways to use it to improve your service or product.

 Rundown

Try all these tactics and have a great digital marketing strategies for your business. Boost your business with these best practices and enjoy doing the business through the right techniques. Have a happy digital marketing! SOURCE URL: https://axad1.blogspot.com/2023/02/5-tips-for-best-digital-marketing.html

[genun-tech]

Anti-Counterfeiting Measures in the Digital Age: Securing Intellectual Property Online

In the digital age, intellectual property (IP) has become a key asset for businesses across the globe. From software and digital media to trademarks and patents, protecting IP online is more crucial than ever. The rise of e-commerce, digital distribution, and social media platforms has made it easier than ever for counterfeiters to infringe upon IP. As a result, companies must employ a range of anti-counterfeiting measures to safeguard their digital assets and maintain their competitive edge.

This blog explores the importance of securing intellectual property in the digital age and highlights key anti-counterfeiting measures that can help businesses protect their creations, brands, and innovations.

Why Anti-Counterfeiting Measures Are Essential in the Digital Age

With the global economy becoming increasingly digitized, intellectual property theft has grown exponentially. Counterfeiters now have access to sophisticated tools, enabling them to replicate digital products with remarkable precision. In industries such as entertainment, software development, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, the consequences of IP theft can be severe.

Counterfeiting in the digital realm isn’t limited to the illegal reproduction of products; it can also involve the unauthorized use of brands, logos, domain names, or digital content like music, videos, and software. This not only hurts revenue but also damages the brand’s reputation, reduces trust, and can lead to legal challenges.

To stay ahead of these threats, businesses must integrate robust anti-counterfeiting measures into their digital strategy, ensuring that their intellectual property is well-protected across various online channels.

1. Watermarking and Digital Fingerprints

One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect digital content is through watermarking or adding digital fingerprints to the files. Watermarks are unique identifiers that are embedded into digital media, such as images, videos, or documents. These marks are invisible to the naked eye but can be tracked and identified by the owner.

Watermarking not only deters counterfeiters but also allows businesses to trace stolen content and prove ownership. This is especially valuable in industries like photography, music, film, and digital publishing. Digital fingerprints, which are similar but more complex, can embed unique information into a file that identifies its origin, preventing unauthorized redistribution or reproduction.

2. Digital Rights Management (DRM) Systems

Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a set of technologies used to control the use, modification, and distribution of digital content. DRM tools help protect various types of intellectual property, such as eBooks, software, music, and movies, from piracy and unauthorized use.

DRM systems allow businesses to enforce licensing agreements, restrict copying or sharing of content, and ensure that digital products are only accessed by authorized users. For example, streaming services like Netflix and Spotify use DRM to control access to movies, TV shows, and music. Implementing DRM is essential for any company that relies on digital distribution to protect revenue streams and prevent piracy.

3. Blockchain for Authenticity and Traceability

Blockchain technology, best known for its role in cryptocurrency, has a growing role in anti-counterfeiting efforts. Blockchain offers an immutable, transparent ledger that can be used to track and authenticate products from the point of creation to final sale.

For intellectual property, blockchain can serve as a digital certificate of authenticity, providing an unalterable record of ownership and transaction history. This is especially useful for industries like luxury goods, fine art, and collectibles, where provenance and authenticity are key to maintaining value.

By embedding IP data (such as patents, designs, or trademarks) into blockchain, businesses can create a digital record that proves the legitimacy of their products, making it virtually impossible for counterfeiters to replicate them without leaving a trace.

4. Automated Content Monitoring

With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and user-generated content platforms, manually monitoring the internet for counterfeit products or stolen content is no longer feasible. To combat this, businesses are increasingly turning to automated content monitoring tools.

These tools use web crawlers, image recognition, and AI-powered algorithms to scan online platforms for instances of counterfeit products or intellectual property violations. Tools like Google Image Search, Tineye, and Copyscape can help businesses identify if their content is being used without permission, whether on social media, third-party websites, or marketplaces like eBay or Amazon.

For a more comprehensive approach, businesses can use specialized anti-counterfeiting services that provide real-time alerts and take automated action to remove infringing content or block counterfeit listings. This approach significantly reduces the time and effort needed for IP protection and allows businesses to focus on more strategic tasks.

5. Secure Online Marketplaces and Digital Platforms

For businesses that sell products online, one of the most effective ways to combat counterfeiting is to partner with platforms that actively combat the sale of counterfeit goods. Popular online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba have introduced anti-counterfeit programs to protect sellers and brands.

These programs typically include tools for monitoring listings, reporting counterfeit goods, and removing infringing content. In addition, companies can use verified vendor statuses, brand registry programs, or trusted seller verification features to protect their products and ensure that their digital content is only sold through legitimate channels.

For digital goods and services, platforms can integrate built-in security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA), encrypted payment gateways, and secure file delivery systems to protect both customers and IP owners from fraudulent transactions.

6. Educating Customers and Stakeholders

Educating customers and stakeholders about the risks associated with counterfeiting is a crucial element of any anti-counterfeiting strategy. Businesses should invest in raising awareness about the dangers of counterfeit products, including poor quality, security risks, and the potential for financial loss.

Encourage customers to buy from trusted, authorized sellers and educate them on how to recognize genuine products. This can include providing verification tools (like QR codes or mobile apps) that allow customers to authenticate their purchase before buying. By creating a well-informed customer base, businesses can reduce the demand for counterfeit products and foster a culture of authenticity.

7. Legal Protection and Enforcement

Despite the best technological measures, counterfeiting will always remain a threat, so businesses must also ensure they have strong legal protection in place. Intellectual property laws vary by region, but businesses should ensure that their patents, trademarks, and copyrights are registered and enforced according to local laws.

Additionally, companies must be prepared to take legal action against counterfeiters when necessary. This could involve sending cease-and-desist letters, pursuing civil litigation, or working with law enforcement agencies to remove counterfeit goods from the market. The combination of technological and legal protection offers the most robust defense against counterfeiting.

Conclusion

In the digital age, intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business can possess, but it also faces new and evolving threats. Anti-counterfeiting measures, such as watermarking, DRM, blockchain, and automated monitoring, are crucial for protecting IP from infringement and ensuring that businesses can maintain control over their creations.

By adopting a multi-layered approach that combines technology, education, and legal action, businesses can effectively secure their intellectual property online, ensuring that their innovations remain protected in the ever-evolving digital landscape. As counterfeiting techniques continue to grow more sophisticated, businesses must stay proactive in adopting and updating their anti-counterfeiting strategies to safeguard their brand and assets.

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Episode Thirteen | Craig DiLouie | Published 2023

Fade to Black is the newest hit ghost hunting reality TV show. Led by husbnd and wife team Matt and Claire Kirklin, it delivers weekly hauntings investigated by a dedicated team of ghost hunting experts. Episode Thirteen takes them to every ghost hunter's holy grail: the Paranormal Research Foundation. This brooding, derelict mansion holds secrets and clues about bizarre experiments that took place there in the 1970s. It's also famously haunted, and the team hopes their scientific techniques and high tech gear will prove it. But as the house begins to reveal itself to them, proof of an afterlife might not be everything Matt dreamed of. A story told in broken pieces, in tapes, journals, and correspondence, this is the story of Episode Thirteen - and how everything went terribly, horribly wrong.

Written in the form of "found-footage" material, it follows the stars and crew of the show Fade to Black. The show's stars are husband and wife team of paranormal investigators, Matt and Claire Kirklin. In addition, their fellow investigator is Jessica Valenza, real name Rashida, an actress hired by the network to bring in more viewers; Kevin, a former Phildelphia police officer and Jake, their cameraman.

Each of them had experiences that nobody else could explain, with the exception of Claire and Jessica. Claire, basking in her husband's excitement in regards to ghosts and things in the afterlife, is only on the show to debunk the psuedoscience that is paranormal investigation.

For Matt, his first introduction into the spirit realm occurred when he was just a small boy. After the death of his grandmother, his family moved into his mother's childhood home. Having been unable to make any new friends before the beginning of summer, he spent his time playing with his "imaginary friend" Tammy. When he broaches this subject with his mother, it makes her irate. After getting caught sneaking Nyquil for his new friend, his mother becomes even more upset about it. But, it turns out, Tammy was a former friend of his mother's, who had died when they were children due to a lung infection. After an apology and a forgiveness, Tammy simply disappeared. Since then, Matt has been on the hunt for the truth about what happens after you depart this earth.

Kevin, while working as a police officer, had responded to a call during a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, he and a rookie entered the apartment building, only to find that the wife who had called in regards to the incident, had killed her husband, scalping him before placing his scalp in the oven. When confronting the wife, she explains that she is now free. To Kevin, this is evidence that he had met a demon, and despite wanting to make a paranormal division in the police department, he is shot down and eventually forced to retire from the force.

Together, the five of them are given access to what is called Foundation House, America's most haunted location. In 1972, a series of scientists went missing after performing a ton of questionable experiments and nobody has found out the truth about what happened to them since. Only been given access to the house due to its recent sale, the network is thrilled to be able to give them this first chance access into the house.

Initially, things start off slowly. They do their normal things in order to start beginning their investigation. When the first night doesn't produce any results, their quickly disappointed, but still have another 48 hours to go inside the house.

When they enter was has been dubbed the Apparition Room, they notice some of the items that they left inside, known as Trigger Items, have been moved along with some of their equipment drained of their batteries. This is quickly debunked though, as Jake had been coerced by Claire to go in and move things around to give Matt exactly what he was looking for.

Directly after this, they encounter an entity that nobody is able to explain. They have finally gotten something on camera, and they are ready to get the network more of what they are looking for. With an extension given to them so they won't have to vacate the premises the following day, they continue to investigate.

In the basement, they encounter the entity a second time, and decide to enter into the well that is uncovered and located there. They come across a labryinth, which they follow down. When they get what they assume was the end, they find a hole in the ground with a staircase leading down into the unknown.

Deciding this is where they are going to end their investigation, returning back to the well the next morning after a rest. But when they awake, they notice that Claire is missing, assumed to have climbed down the staircase into the ether.

Jessica wants to turn back, while the others want to descend to look for Claire. Jessica begins to return to the beginning, but continues to get lost in the labryinth while the others go down the stairs. They separate, following three separate tunnels into the unknown. Jake ultimately ends up hurting his ankle, while Kevin begins to get tormented by an unknown entity in a wall of mirrors.

Jake is able to locate Kevin, but ends up losing his life when he comes up on Kevin unknowingly, where he is shot to death. Kevin follows the hum that is in the tunnels, where he eventually comes upon Matt and Claire. The three of them decide to continue on, Claire beleiving that if they get to the end, they would find the exit.

However, Kevin meets his end, while Matt falls off the bridge and Claire ends up completely disintegrating, finally learning the truth about what happened to the former scientists.

In the years following, others attempt to find out what happened to the missing investigators, and the resort that now stands on the site of Foundation House continues to give ghost tours and to show the well where the others descended.

Four years after the events, Jessica is released from the labryinth, finally returning to the real world.