#singularity crypto

[singulardex]

The Rise of DEX and Singular Crypto: A Decentralized Future

The cryptocurrency world has evolved rapidly, with decentralized finance (DeFi) gaining significant traction in recent years. A major driver of this shift is the rise of Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs), which allow users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for intermediaries like traditional exchanges. DEXs embody the core principle of decentralization, enabling peer-to-peer transactions and offering users greater control over their funds. Alongside the rise of DEXs, new cryptocurrencies like Singular Crypto are emerging, offering innovative features that align with the decentralized ethos of the blockchain world.

In this article, we will explore the rise of DEXs, their role in shaping the future of finance, and how Singular Crypto is contributing to this decentralized revolution.

What Are Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)?

A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a cryptocurrency exchange that operates without a central authority. Unlike traditional centralized exchanges, such as Binance or Coinbase, DEXs allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly with one another through smart contracts. These contracts are self-executing pieces of code that facilitate transactions without requiring a third party. Some of the most popular DEXs include Uniswap, SushiSwap, and PancakeSwap.

Key features of DEXs include:

Trustless Trading: Users can trade cryptocurrencies without relying on a centralized entity. Transactions are handled by the blockchain, ensuring transparency and security.

Privacy and Control: DEXs often require little to no personal information for trading, allowing users to maintain privacy. Additionally, users have full control over their funds, as they do not need to deposit their assets into the exchange.

Reduced Counterparty Risk: Since users trade directly from their wallets, there is no risk of losing funds due to a centralized exchange hack or bankruptcy.

DEXs are integral to the decentralized finance movement, empowering users to engage in financial activities such as lending, borrowing, and trading without the traditional gatekeepers of the financial world.

The Benefits of DEXs in the Crypto Ecosystem

The growing popularity of DEXs is driven by several key benefits:

Security: DEXs are generally considered more secure than centralized exchanges because users retain control of their private keys. This reduces the risk of hacks or malicious attacks on centralized entities that store large amounts of user funds.

Censorship Resistance: DEXs operate on public blockchains, making it difficult for governments or organizations to censor transactions. This is especially important for users in countries with restrictive financial systems or heavy regulation on cryptocurrencies.

Accessibility: Traditional financial services are often out of reach for millions of people, especially in developing countries. DEXs allow anyone with an internet connection and a digital wallet to participate in global financial markets, promoting financial inclusion.

Lower Fees: Without intermediaries taking cuts from transactions, users can often enjoy lower fees when trading on DEXs compared to centralized exchanges.

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[singularcrypto]

Unveiling the Singular Wallet: The Future of Crypto Storage and Trading on SingularDex.com

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, the need for a reliable and secure wallet has never been more crucial. Enter the singular wallet, a revolutionary solution that promises to change the way we store, trade, and manage our digital assets. Built with cutting-edge technology and a user-centric design, the singular wallet is set to become the go-to platform for crypto enthusiasts and traders alike.

But the singular wallet is not just limited to trading. It also serves as a comprehensive storage solution for a wide range of digital assets, including the singular crypto and singular coin. With its state-of-the-art security features, users can rest assured that their assets are safe and secure at all times. Whether you’re holding singular crypto for the long term or looking to make quick trades with singular coin, the singular wallet has got you covered.

In addition to its robust trading and storage capabilities, the singular wallet also offers a seamless user experience. Its intuitive interface and advanced features make it easy for both novice and experienced traders to navigate the platform and make informed decisions. With real-time market data, customizable charts, and a host of other tools and resources, the singular wallet provides everything you need to succeed in the world of cryptocurrencies.

In conclusion, the singular wallet is a game-changer in the world of crypto storage and trading. With its support for perpetuals, singular crypto, and singular coin, along with its state-of-the-art security features and user-friendly interface, it’s easy to see why the singular wallet is set to become the future of crypto storage and trading on SingularDex.com. So why wait? Join the revolution and experience the future of crypto with the singular wallet today!

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[mariuskalander]

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[cybranex]

Is the whole domain of machine learning an ordeal too tough, for people to master or understand? There's a lot of scientific reasoning and statistical knowledge that goes behind the codes and numbers, but as the entire world gets swept by the data revolution, it doesn’t hurt to know a little more than those around you.

Check here:

https://www.cybranex.com/post/making-it-through-the-machine-learning-madness

[ohnoitstbskyen]

So, considering what's going on with Riot right now, do you think Arcane Season 2 got caught up in all of this restructuring?

Yes and no. Arcane season 2 is part of the reason for the restructuring.

As I understand it, internally at Riot, after Arcane was a huge (and more importantly: prestigious!) success, the decision was made to basically hand the entirety of the game's lore and story over to the Entertainment division within Riot. These are the people in large part responsible for projects like Arcane, K/DA, Heartsteel, that animated series China got, all that sort of thing.

The writers at Riot were basically told to flat out stop producing new content and lore for the game - that's why there's BEEN no new story content for League for over a year - because everything was going to be consolidated under the Entertainment division from now on. This is why Riot started talking about "One Runeterra" and "Arcane is going to be canon" and so on.

The success of Arcane convinced executives that what League of Legends needs is a singular cohesive brand with its most successful public property leading the charge, Arcane is going to be the gateway drug, the hook on the end of the line that brings new players and new paying customers into the exciting world of the League of Legends multimedia IP universe!

Nevermind that Arcane's story and worldbuilding is fundamentally incompatible with >checks notes< the overwhelming majority of Runeterra as it exists and enormous compromises would have to be made to either the world of Runeterra or Arcane itself to make it work. Arcane is the big shiny prestigious mainstream Emmy-award winning project that every executive wants to put their name next to, and like companies Pivoting To Video in 2015 because Facebook showed them inflated viewership stats, Riot Games is Pivoting To Arcane. It's better than them pivoting to crypto and NFTs, at least, although I know for a fact that high ranking people at Riot tried to make that happen too.

Now, the primary cause for all of these games industry layoffs is that interest rates aren't zero anymore. Borrowing money isn't free, the curve of constant growth has ever so slightly slowed, taking on debt is becoming a little tiny bit more risky than it was previously, and corporations are responding to this with massive rounds of layoffs and constriction to show "financial responsibility" and prove to shareholders that they are prioritizing core growth strategies and blah blah blah etc. They're also trying to kneecap the growing labor movement in the games industry and exert downwards pressure on wages, but the interest rates seem to have been the main thing.

In Riot's particular case, a secondary reason is they want to pivot the focus of the company to support their One Runeterra pipe dream, so a lot of the people who got fired at Riot are writers, artists, creative leads and sometimes extremely senior and successful staff who are now surplus to requirements. This is also why Riot shut down Riot Forge in the same round of layoffs - can't have a bunch of talented indie devs going off making video games that don't adhere to the new One Runeterra policy. What if someone played Mageseeker and got confused how there can be mages all over Demacia but somehow there are no mages in Arcane's Piltover and Zaun. That's a plot hole! People write snarky articles about that sort of thing. It turns off new consumers! What if Cinema Sins makes a video making fun of it?!?

So yeah. A bunch of cocaine-addled fame hungry executive vultures at Riot are absolutely gagging on their own d*cks to put their name next to Arcane related projects, and since they were going to be screwing hundreds of people out of their careers, healthcare, and in some cases their fucking visa status anyway, it seems to have presented a nice opportunity to clear the board for their latest Visionary Scheme for the company IP.

That is as I understand the situation, anyway. I'm a bitter old man and most of what I hear is second hand and anonymous gossip through my social networks, take what I say with a grain of salt, but I've followed this company for (oh god) twelve years now and I have developed a tragically keen understanding of how its executive class operates.

[asmolbirb]

Birb liveblogs the final Temeraire trilogy: League of Dragons

Overseas travel edition! I devoured this book on a 15hr flight without the ability to update my reactions live, so here they are all in one go, with much less screaming in the tags

So obvs I’m devastated that Tharkay is gone again but it’s tickling me pink that Laurence is like “oh we’re cuddling on dragonback? It’s Tharkay or bust for me uwu”. And it’s undeniably hysterical that in the middle of The Most Important War Effort So Far, Novik is taking extra time to discuss dragonback cuddle logistics. Truly zero notes

Naomi Novik stop killing off everyone Laurence cares about challenge ToT ToT ToT

Laurence screaming and thrashing while Hammond and Temeraire play dress up with him might be the funniest running gag in the entire series

I LIED the funniest running gag in the series is every single description of Temeraire “heroically” expressing 1 singular generosity

The Miss Merkelyte romcom C plot is absolutely sending me. What the fuck is happening lmao

CALL THARKAY A FUCKIN WHACKAMOLE THE WAY HE’S ALWAYS POPPING UP OUT OF RANDOM-ASS HOLES IN EVERY WRETCHED SWATH OF BACKCOUNTRY ON THE PLANET

“I’m soooo over my act of treason it doesn’t bother me at all” <- words dreamed up by the utterly deranged (someone who is not over his act of treason even a little bit)

Awwww baby’s first PTSD…….. :(

This will not surprise anyone but I’m immediately obsessed with Ning. Big fan of a character whose primary narrative purpose is to tell everyone they’re being big old idiots

Hoo boy the way Laurence handles his authority, particularly when reprimanding rude subordinates, sets off my competency kink like no one’s business. And he’s built like a linebacker on top of that?? *fans self* I’m so so glad we get to see him be a proper captain again, it’s a lovely bit of closure to finish out the series

“My dear, that is the Temeraire, herself” PARDON ME I MUST SQUEAL, I’m so unbelievably soft for this owo

Laughing my ass off at Laurence turning his raggedy band of ferals into a bunch of crypto bros

Man remember in the first few books when the divine wind was this mighty and rare thing? And now it seems Temeraire is loosing the thing twice a chapter. I love *clenches fist* a tangible depiction of growth over the length of a narrative

Crying screaming gnashing my teeth over Tharkay showing up out of nowhere at the end of everything and saying “hey. Do u wanna retire with me while ur dragon menaces the government? Do u wanna do that maybe forever? Haha jk……. unless…..?” They’re both so silly and speaking in so much euphemism. It’s gonna take them 10 years to even kiss each other. I’m coming apart at the seams about it

[rhondafromhr]

I have Stephanie brainrot today so here’s a snippet from the social media au that I started writing instead of doing all the packing and move out cleaning stuff I need to do by the end of the week. I call it: “The Fakers in LA”

Stephanie may never have gotten the hell out of Hatchetfield, were it not for a cheap USB microphone that she purchased with cash at the only electronics store in town, a decade old laptop that her father refused to replace and a singular, highly controversial question: is Peanuts the pocket squirrel overrated? The second she posed it and put it out to the public, she knew the townspeople were going to be out for blood. That was the point. See, she’d lived seventeen years being told exactly what to do and how to do it, constantly hounded about the company she kept and her grades and extracurriculars and any time she even got in a little bit of trouble at school. Her entire goddamn life perpetually revolved around the next election and how her actions could reflect poorly on her father and hurt his chances. He wasn’t going to tell her what to do anymore, she decided, and she wasn’t going to bend over backwards to protect his precious public image. In fact, she was going to do the worst thing imaginable to it. She was going to start a podcast. She was already trading crypto and chugging lukewarm PBR at parties, anyway. Why not become even more of a dudebro?

When she uploaded her hour of rambling about how she thinks people just say they love Peanuts the pocket squirrel because everybody else does and they don’t have the critical thinking skills to form their own opinions (and also that the problematic dog, who was, at that point, embroiled in controversy for chasing the squirrel up a tree and leaving her trembling in fear for hours, wasn’t as bad as people were making him out to be), she learned the golden rule of content creation, which has guided her career since and gotten her everything that she has. If something pisses people off, they’ll engage with it. Deep down, they know the inner peace they could find if they just left it alone and looked for something they do like, but they’ll engage with it anyway. Humans are self-destructive like that. They’ll hate watch it, they’ll leave angry comments, other people will leave angry comments in response to their angry comments and claim that they’re overreacting, making them respond angrily again and continuing the cycle until they both find something else to be pissed about and start over. Sometimes the debate even rages on in commentary videos, bringing even more attention to the original video. In short, controversy guarantees engagement and engagement pleases the almighty algorithm, attracts more views and keeps the fat paychecks coming.

The people of Hatchetfield loved that damn squirrel - still do, although she’s since passed on. Stephanie didn’t travel home for the funeral, but on her bi-annual obligatory phone call to her father, he told her that he declared a day of mourning and they closed off every major road for the procession. There’s a viral clip of Dan Reynolds and Donna Daggit breaking down on camera and sobbing in each other’s arms as they reported the news, which broke containment and became a fluff piece for several major news networks, bringing rare national attention to the tiny town. By then, Lauter is Hotter had taken off and Stephanie had moved somewhere that big news networks care about all the time, not just when newscasters cry over the loss of a celebrity squirrel.

Really, her move to LA would never have been possible without Peanuts or her hometown’s unexplainable, rabid obsession with that squirrel. Even if she didn’t travel home to pay her respects (it’d take a hell of a lot to get her to set foot in Hatchetfield again), Stephanie figures she owes Peanuts some sort of sendoff. Raising a glass to her extraordinary life and legacy at this trendy, viral rooftop bar where the gimmick is that all the drinks are glittery is as good as any.

It’s a huge, sprawling space, surrounded by a glass railing. The seating is exclusively wooden picnic tables and on top of each one sits a mason jar centerpiece, complete with a little twine ribbon around the opening and some fresh “wildflowers” that probably actually came from a florist that charges several hundred dollars per bouquet. Rows of string lights hang above them, casting a warm, yellow glow. Stephanie guesses they were going for a rustic farmhouse sort of vibe, but the wood that makes up the tables is perfectly shiny and smooth, not a splinter or a profane carving in sight and the servers are walking around in perfectly pressed suits. It clashes with the decor, as do the sparkly drinks. Stephanie’s no interior decorator, but wouldn’t a pink, girly, Barbie-esque theme have been way more cohesive?

The cocktails taste downright disgusting, in her opinion, but they’ll make for some great Instagram pictures and once she’s a few drinks deep, she starts to get a nice buzz going and isn’t as concerned with the taste. Sparkly pink vodka is just as effective for getting drunk as the regular stuff, even if the additional sugar and whatever other crap is in there to make it look like that promises a gnarly hangover. She’ll just make sure to chug some Liquid IV before she goes to bed tonight.

She throws back the twenty-five dollar affronts to the craft of mixology in part to tolerate her present company. As much as she’d prefer to drink alone, she brought along one of her shithead industry friends and his bitchy cameraman. Much like her, controversy is his bread and butter, but he pisses people off in person and online with his stupid ass pranks rather than hiding behind the camera and microphone with inflammatory guests and topics like Steph does. There’s a surprisingly large overlap between the people who unironically like Lauter is Hotter and Max’s fans, so they get pretty good engagement whenever they post together. Their public friendship has done both of their channels a lot of good and every once in a while, she does enjoy his company. He can be funny. Just nowhere near as often as he thinks.

She doesn’t believe in fate, but sometimes she wonders if that’s what brought them together. Nobody ever makes it out of Hatchetfield, so what were the odds that they both did and they both ended up here, in the same line of work, no less? What’s really wild is that Richie did, too. And that she never crossed paths with either of them the entire time she lived there, Max because he was busy terrorizing every nerd, dweeb and loser at Sycamore and Richie because he fit into all three of those categories, so even though he went to Hatchetfield High, he flew under Steph’s radar. They probably talked at some point. If they did, Stephanie doesn’t remember.

Max may have learned over time not to reflexively yell, “Fuck Clivesdale!” or refer to soda as pop, just as Steph did, but some old regional habits die hard and a single, stoic tear rolls down his face when Stephanie semi-seriously makes her toast to Peanuts. In fairness, he’s also a few drinks deep. He hastily wipes it away with the back of his hand, before anybody can see or, God forbid, snap a picture. Richie rolls his eyes. He briefly meets Steph’s and she can see the flicker of exasperation in them, but there’s a fondness there, too. He sets down his glass of ginger ale and pat’s Max’s hand. He’s not much of a drinker; he’ll tell anyone who will listen that he takes his craft of filmmaking seriously because somebody has to and he has to keep his mind sharp. It’s a little obnoxious, but Steph will gladly accept the de facto designated driver. She can afford Lyfts and Ubers just fine, but some semblance of her small town paranoia has stuck with her and she’s not crazy about getting in the car with a complete stranger, even if they have maintained a five star rating and passed a background check.

“It’s so hard to believe,” Max says with a sniffle. “First Betty White, now Peanuts? Give a guy a break.”

“Fuck, Max, don’t remind me that Betty White’s dead! Now I need, like, two more drinks to forget, minimum!” She’ll have to remember to at least film a brief Instagram reel with him later so this counts as collaborating on a video and she can write this bar tab off as a business expense. Being a podcaster fucking rules.

[condensedmatters]

Silicon valley tech bros will spend two years writing frontends in cum.js and then take trip on ayahuasca and then become crypto enthusiasts and post shit like "we could recreate Steven Hawking's voice with AI... the singularity is coming.."

[singulardex]

Exploring the Future of Digital Assets: Singular and Singular Crypto

The digital asset landscape is rapidly transforming, with emerging technologies and innovative cryptocurrencies redefining how we perceive and use digital finance. At the forefront of this revolution are Singular and Singular Crypto, poised to reshape the future of digital assets. This article delves into how Singular and Singular Crypto are addressing current challenges and setting new standards for the cryptocurrency market.

The Rise of Singular: Redefining Digital Currency

Singular is an innovative cryptocurrency designed to address several critical issues that have plagued traditional digital currencies. Its development is focused on enhancing scalability, security, and usability, aiming to provide a more efficient and accessible solution for users and investors.

Key Innovations of Singular:

1. Scalability: One of the significant hurdles for many cryptocurrencies is their ability to scale effectively as usage grows. Singular is built with advanced scaling solutions that support high transaction volumes without compromising speed or increasing costs. This scalability makes Singular an ideal candidate for both everyday transactions and large-scale applications.

2.Enhanced Security: Singular places a strong emphasis on security. Utilizing state-of-the-art encryption techniques and a decentralized consensus mechanism, Singular aims to protect users from hacks and fraud. This focus on security ensures that users can transact and invest with confidence, knowing their assets are secure.

3.Environmental Sustainability: With growing concerns about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining, Singular addresses this by employing an eco-friendly consensus algorithm. This approach significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional mining methods, aligning with global sustainability efforts.

4.Decentralized Governance: Singular incorporates a decentralized governance model, allowing stakeholders to participate in key decisions regarding the future development of the cryptocurrency. This model fosters a more democratic approach, ensuring that the interests of the community are reflected in the project’s evolution.

Singular Crypto: A Comprehensive Digital Asset Solution

Singular Crypto is a multifaceted platform that complements Singular by providing a holistic approach to managing and utilizing digital assets. It combines innovative features with user-centric design to offer a comprehensive solution for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors.

Core Features of Singular Crypto:

1.Integrated Wallet: Singular Crypto includes an advanced wallet that supports Singular and other major cryptocurrencies. The wallet is designed for ease of use, offering secure storage, transaction management, and portfolio tracking in a single platform.

2.Advanced Trading Tools: For those engaged in trading, Singular Crypto provides a suite of advanced tools and features. This includes real-time market data, analytics, and trading signals that help users make informed decisions and optimize their trading strategies.

3.Cross-Platform Accessibility: Singular Crypto is accessible across various devices and platforms, ensuring users can manage their assets anytime, anywhere. Whether on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device, users have seamless access to their digital assets and trading functionalities.

4.Security and Compliance: Singular Crypto adheres to the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. With robust encryption, multi-signature authentication, and regular security audits, the platform ensures that user data and assets are protected against potential threats.

The Future of Digital Assets with Singular and Singular Crypto

As digital assets continue to gain traction, Singular and Singular Crypto represent a significant leap forward in the cryptocurrency space. Their focus on scalability, security, and environmental sustainability addresses many of the current limitations and challenges faced by existing digital currencies.

Benefits to Users and Investors:

1.Increased Adoption: With its scalable and secure infrastructure, Singular is well-positioned to attract a broad user base and drive widespread adoption. Its eco-friendly approach also appeals to environmentally conscious investors, enhancing its appeal in a competitive market.

2.Enhanced Trading Experience: Singular Crypto’s comprehensive suite of tools and features provides traders with a competitive edge. By offering advanced trading functionalities and real-time insights, the platform helps users maximize their investment opportunities.

3.Future-Proofing Digital Assets: Singular and Singular Crypto are designed to adapt to the evolving needs of the digital asset market. Their innovative features and commitment to user-centric design ensure that they remain relevant and effective as the industry progresses.

Conclusion

The future of digital assets is being shaped by innovations like Singular and Singular Crypto. By addressing key issues such as scalability, security, and environmental impact, these projects offer promising solutions that could redefine the cryptocurrency landscape. As we move forward,Singular and Singular Crypto are set to play a pivotal role in the evolution of digital finance, providing users with secure, efficient, and sustainable options for managing their digital assets.

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[cryptonbotsai]

Introduction

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[kkarmiic]

*sneakily pulls a request* Could I have Mirage with a gn!reader who just really really wants to spend Valentines Day with him, but they're WAYY too scared to actually say it? So it's a lot of gift giving, compliments, and physical nudges (all while reader is freaking out internally) before someone finally makes the dumb trickster realize what reader wants?? Thank you so much, sorry if this is super specific and have fun with it!! <3

# ‘ OBLIVIOUS GN!READER WITH ELLIOT 'MIRAGE' WITT - VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

🫐 ‘CONTENT AND WARNINGS

\\ synopsis: you want to spend valentines with your favourite trickster, however, he keeps missing all your signals.

+* genre: fluff

# 'warnings: miscommunication, alcohol mentions, slight angst

// authors note: don't apologize about it being specific! I had so much fun writing this! posted in time for valentines too!

Valentine's was close around the corner, about a week away, and you already had someone in mind. One Elliot 'Mirage' Witt. Before it was only a puppy crush, occasionally shooting him small smiles, wanting to hold his hand, however recently, it had spiralled, and you just fell harder and harder. Now, you couldn't get him out of your head but how could you just tell him you wanted to be his valentines? You couldn't! It was far too embarrassing, especially if he rejects you. After all, you wouldn't doubt there were more people than you wanting to be his date.

So instead, you formed a plan, one you weren't actually sure was going to work. Soon, you put your plan into motion, beginning with a sweet treat with a bakery you went to.

You found the perfect time to give it to him by going to the bar he works at for a late-night drink to 'unwind' and there he was, pouring drinks, as usual. And now there you were, with a box containing a singular salted caramel cookie.

"Mirage!" You waved, smiling at the trickster, who perked up at the sound of your voice, waving back as you took your seat.

"The usual?" He asked, already beginning to pour it. This is why you like him. He knew your favourite drinks, food, your fighting style, and he held open doors for you. Mirage was a true gentleman and you couldn't ask for anything more.

You simply hummed in response, retrieving the cookie from your bag, and placing it on the bar counter. "A gift."

Elliot was taken aback for a moment, almost over-pouring your drink, simply flicking his eyes between you and the treat, before sliding your drink to you and peering into the box.

"Oh... I hate this." He spoke at first, and your heart just sank before he laughed. "Just kidding! This is my favourite!" He practically beamed at you, and you returned the expression.

However, your interaction soon fleeted, his job doesn't end when you attempt to flirt with him, he still has other customers to attend to.

The second time you tried to gain his affection, was during a movie night you had with Octane, Mirage, and Crypto. Apparently gift giving wasn't the correct approach, it didn't work last time, maybe that wasn't the love language he liked to recieve.

You knew it was going to be a horror movie, that's what you had planned around. And you knew you were all going in your pyjamas. After all, your legend clothes would be so uncomfortable.

You were the last one to arrive, and they were waiting for you on the couch, a blanket folded neatly on the side.

Mirage's head turned, a soft smile forming on his face, again, as you walked in. Even if you didn't know it, Mirage enjoyed spending time with you, every time you walked into a room he was over the moon. Completely ecstatic with your presence.

"You look really good!" You spoke, even while not saying a name, you were looking directly at him, at his pretty hair, his pretty eyes, and the stubble that you could tell was freshly shaved. He was ever so pretty, he made the butterflies in your stomach erupt, and your heart feel like it was running a marathon.

You really liked him, no matter how many times you pushed your feelings away, or lived in denial, you liked him. No. You loved him. You loved Elliot Witt.

"Thankyou you too!" He remained with his peppy attitude, moving over so you could sit next to him, patting the empty space.

Everything was going exactly like you imagined, and so you sat there, listening to the idle chit chatter of the boys talking about the movie, and you'd occasionally come in with your own quip.

It wasn't until the jump scare where you really put your plan into motion. Your heart hammered and you yelped, practically jumping out of your seat. The position you ended up in? Your face in the crook of his neck, gripping onto his bicep.

"Fuck..." You muttered, letting out a laugh, hot breath on his neck.

"You alright?" He turned towards you, his smile even brighter than it was before. However, you still didn't let go of his arm, instead, tilting your chin up and looking into his eyes.

"Don't act like you didn't jump!" You teased, shaking your head, to which he mirrored your actions.

He took a moment to speak, laughing. "Nah! I wouldn't jump at such a ri- Uh.. Rid- Uh-.." He stammered, taking a moment to think before re-forming his sentence. "Stupid movie!" Mirage was obviously joking, and you couldn't help but notice Crypto staring at you from across the couch.

"Uh- Anyways." You spoke, fidgeting slightly, hands trembling as you asked him the big question.

"Do you want to.. hangout February fourteenth? You know.. Tuesday?" You looked up with hopeful eyes, shaking. You didn't specifically say Valentine's for a reason, at least this way, if called out, you'd have the benefit of the doubt. And you're so glad you did.

"Isn't that valentines day?" Mirage questioned, furrowing his brows, and your heart practically stopped.

You took a moment, acting confused for a moment. Playing dumb. "Oh? Is it? Hah." You tried to hide your disappointment. "Never mind." You slinked off of his arm, resigning yourself into the couch cushions, sitting in silence for the rest of the movie. Only laughing half-heartedly occasionally, you just hoped they couldn't tell.

You soon ended up in your room, legs tucked to your chest on your floor. You knew that he wouldn't like you. You knew it. So why did you get your hopes up? Idiot.

You stayed like that, curled in your room for a couple hours, just mulling over your feelings. It was sad, but there was nothing you could do now. Valentines was two days away, and Mirage, quite obviously wasn't interested in you. It was hopeless.

Sleep that night was restless, constantly waking up in a cold sweat from bad dreams, or the sheets being too hot. You were more tired after you woke up, than you were drifting off to sleep.

The next time you awoke, was not to your body temperature being unregulated or a bad dream, but instead to a knock on your door. It sounded awfully urgent and so you pulled yourself out of bed, body too groggy to even compute what was happening. That was until you saw who was there.

Mirage. That woke up you up far too quickly. Eyes as wide as saucers. He was sweaty, hair dishevelled and gasping for air.

"Fuck- Sorry. I probably don't... Look... Good right now." He spoke at last, and you moved to the side, inviting him in and shutting the door behind you.

However, you stayed silent, eyes on the ground, why was he running to you.

"Crypto told me you were trying to ask me out? For valentines?!" He seemed shocked at that statement, you didn't expect him to find out. It was awfully embarrassing and you couldn't even tell how he felt about you, about you trying to ask him out.

Before you could get a word in, he continued. "Is that true? Because- If it's... If it's true I'd really like to go out with you too!" And then you looked into his eyes, how hopeful they were, how he was like a puppy dog waiting on your answer, and you smiled.

"Yeah. It's true Eli." After a moment, he blinked once. twice. thrice and then grinned.

One step closer. Two. "Can I kiss you?" And you let him, let him melt into you, felt the butterflies erupt and your heart race, let him hold you, it's all you'd ever wanted.

Elliot 'Mirage' Witt, was officially your valentines.

POSTED BY: APOLLO

[rametarin]

I hate Woke because it's propaganda. You hate Woke because you said slurs once and were told to stop.

Every time these charlatans on youtube try to Ben Shapiro it up, they do the hard-left's job for them by making criticism of the hard-left look inherently fundamentalist religious conservative, or crypto white supremacist. Which they then take advantage of to roll their eyes and go "this is how they all are" to people criticizing Wokeness as just seeing them in every decision to feature a brown person or hagard woman in a commanding position.

In particular, I've been seeing a video float around about a dude complaining about the Imperial Guard featuring women, and in particular, women that aren't white. In more particular, as a commanding officer.

My dude. My guy. Pick your battles, bro. Shut up. This is NOT the hill to die on. This is not the fight you want to be having.

While yes, it is on their agenda to try and make unattractive women as the "sexy" protagonists in a weird purist redistributionists way to make less than "ideal" beauties be "the hot character," to "lower society's expectations of femininity," or whatever they're railing on this week in academia, that is not always what's going down when you see a hagard professional woman in a position of authority.

While yes, the imperium of man in WH40K is a despotic hellhole and it does unironically have a eurosupremacist bias and in the greater imperium, the population has had that for tens of thousands of years, it also has incredible amounts of immigration and inductment across the Imperium from literally hundreds of millions of planets. And yes, some of those planets are.... Planets of Color (tm). And if they didn't start that way, by probability and circumstance, they ended that way.

In fact, some of those planets ended up similar to how Australia's Aboriginals didn't start out black (they began as Asian, actually) but tens of thousands of years of natural selection and exposure to their environment shaped them, and now many people mistake Australian Aboriginals for black. And THEY weren't even a culture and population shaped by the Warp. Abhumans and even mutant human populations exist in WH40K that have transcended what they used to be, whether they were white, Asian, or black. They may've started Middle Eastern, but there's one planet where they'll look like Djinn, now. It is MORE than reasonable that the Imperial Guard is the most diverse instittution in the Imperium.

And the Imperial Guard have always been gender integrated. Always. Man, woman, you are meat for the grinder. This is in fact part of the horror of the Imperial Guard, and how the Imperium handles war, and how grim and desperate they are in the fact of endless hordes of aliens and supernatural antagonists that roll 1d20 and kill entire armies per success. While yes, it is a tool of theirs to take Minority Type Here and elevate them to a position of power in order to make a lousy statement, that does not mean legitimate and genuine characters cannot be in those positions, and it be a genuine intent to just have it be normal.

And for fucks sake, geneseed DOES NOT RACECHANGE YOU TO LOOK LIKE THE PRIMARCH. Vulcan's geneseed making you darker is not fucking blackface. You don't become a ripped blonde Chad by becoming an Ulramarine, though you may become a ripped Chad.

You are seeing false positives in Space Marine 2. Stand down, stop grasping at straws. All you do when you try to find Wokeness in every possible instance is allowing them to put you under a magnifying glass and go, "SEE HOW RIDICULOUS THIS ONE GUY IS!? THIS IS HOW ALL WH40K FANS REALLY ARE! The fandom is SO full of fascists and white supremacists!"

You know, like they've been doing since that one singular Spanish asshole showed up thinking he was clever with his minis painted and stylized like Nazis, and his uniform that way too. They haven't shut up about how even a minority of WH40K players are "unironic fascists" ever since.

And people bitching about how having an Indian woman as a commanding officer position is somehow wokeness aren't helping.

[bigshot]

1. What they smell like:  Soy sauce.

Fresh from the shower he smells like whatever soap he's been using that week, he prefers generic "clean" scents. You know, the ones with names like "Fresh Rain" or "Seascape." If he's planning to leave the house, though, he smells like strong but cheap cologne.

... and soy sauce.

2. How they sleep (sleeping position, schedule, etc):  Alone, he sleeps in something like a fetal position or just curled up like some kind of little critter. He's used to sleeping in cramped spaces and hasn't shaken the habit, he likes to hold pillows. If somebody else is joining him (namely, Brad) he's sleeping squarely in their arms.

Spamton's sleep schedule is all kinds of fucked, he'd be on the grind 24 / 7 if his body would just let him and some nights he might not get much at all. But unless he's sick or something, he's always up at the crack of dawn.

He's also prone to very vivid dreams and night terrors, the kind that have him moving a lot when he's asleep. Brad's probably been kicked a few times or seen him sleepwalk or heard him talk.

3. What music they enjoy: Alternative, pop, experimental, lounge, rock, techno, eurobeat... he's not really into any one singular genre more than another. If it played a lot on the radio in the 90's, though, he loves it.

I think he'd really enjoy Devo.

4. How much time they spend getting ready every morning: A fair amount of time, not too much but enough that people might notice. He takes the time to make sure his hair is perfectly shaped, that his face is free of scuffs, that the red on his cheeks hasn't chipped and there's nothing weird in his teeth.

Spamton is at his most presentable at the very start of his day.

5. Their favorite thing to collect: Money!!! Cash!!!! Dough!!!!! KROMER !!!!

He loves physical money, it's the one thing he'll collect and not try to sell to anyone else, and it's hard to tell if he likes it more out of greed, compulsion, or genuine interest. Maybe a little of everything?

He has a little coin album he keeps things in and a couple framed paper bills, assuming he's found any as collectors items in a city that runs solely on crypto.

6. Left or right-handed: He's ambidextrous! (But favors his right)

7. Religion (if any): It's... complicated. He's religious in that he practices something very similar to Christianity but with an unknown denomination. It's likely an amalgamation of the Angel based religion the Lightners practice and deification of the Lightners themselves or their world. It's gotten muddied now that he's essentially living with them and in their world.

Whatever it is, he still worships Angels as his sole Gods. When he isn't actively seeking to become a proper God.

9. Favorite touristy thing to do when traveling: Window shopping and touring around, he loves to see what trinkets the locals are trying to pawn off on tourists (and for what prices) and he can't pass up the opportunity to explore someplace new or interesting.

10. Favorite kind of weather: Spring or summer, bright sunshine, puffy little clouds, and the greenest grass you've ever seen. Maybe a comfortable warmth and a pleasant breeze to tie it all together.

11. A weird / obscure fear they have: Burning alive. Burning in acid. Burning in general. Trains make him kind of nervous.

12. The carnival / arcade game they always win without fail:  He's got a good eye for ring toss or dart throw style games, but he's also got a good eye for potential scams and knows a lot of the tricks carnies might be using! He's a good guy to have with you if you're looking to hit up the midway.

stolen from @armstrongstyles & encouraging ya'll to be thieves, too

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

Tomorrow (December 5), I'm at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC, with my new solarpunk novel The Lost Cause, which 350.org's Bill McKibben called "The first great YIMBY novel: perceptive, scientifically sound, and extraordinarily hopeful."

#15yrsago Berlin hacker con will use RFID badges to simulate life in a totalitarian panopticon https://events.ccc.de/congress/2008/wiki/OpenBeacon_with_OpenAMD/

#15yrsago RIP, Forrest J Ackerman https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-ackerman6-2008dec06-story.html

#15yrsago Googling Security: book that opens your eyes to how much you disclose to Google https://memex.craphound.com/2008/12/05/googling-security-book-that-opens-your-eyes-to-how-much-you-disclose-to-google/

#10yrsago 75% of American silent feature films lost https://variety.com/2013/film/news/library-of-congress-only-14-of-u-s-silent-films-survive-1200915020/

#10yrsago NSA collecting unimaginable quantities of mobile phone location data for guilt-by-association data-mining https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-tracking-cellphone-locations-worldwide-snowden-documents-show/2013/12/04/5492873a-5cf2-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html

#10yrsago Democratic lawmakers share a squalorous house in DC https://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/04/politics/real-alpha-house/index.html

#10yrsago Rob Ford police document: allegations of heroin use and more https://torontolife.com/category/city/toronto-politics/2013/12/04/new-bombshells-from-police-documents-suggest-rob-ford-may-have-tried-heroin-been-blackmailed/

#10yrsago NYPD shoot at unarmed man, hit bystanders, charge man for making them shoot https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/nyregion/unarmed-man-is-charged-with-wounding-bystanders-shot-by-police-near-times-square.html?smid=pl-share

#10yrsago Orange UK plumbs the depths of insulting, stupid marketing, finds a new low https://memex.craphound.com/2013/12/05/orange-uk-plumbs-the-depths-of-insulting-stupid-marketing-finds-a-new-low/

#5yrsago What it’s like to be a woman reporter on a cryptocurrency cruise where nearly all the other women are sex-workers https://web.archive.org/web/20181205144647/https://breakermag.com/trapped-at-sea-with-cryptos-nouveau-riche/

#5yrsago See you in court: amid protests, shameless Wisconsin GOP neuters the incoming governor in an all-night, lame-duck session https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2018/1205/Wisconsin-GOP-pass-slew-of-measures-during-lameduck-session

#5yrsago British Member of Parliament publishes 250 pages of damning internal Facebook documents that had been sealed by a US court https://www.parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/commons-committees/culture-media-and-sport/Note-by-Chair-and-selected-documents-ordered-from-Six4Three.pdf

#5yrsago The longest-serving Congressman in US history proposes a four fixes for American democracy https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/12/john-dingell-how-restore-faith-government/577222/

#5yrsago RIP, George HW Bush: a mass-murderer and war-criminal https://theintercept.com/2018/12/05/george-h-w-bush-1924-2018-american-war-criminal/

#5yrsago Trump cybersecurity advisor Rudy Giuliani has no idea how the internet works https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/rudy-giuliani-doesnt-seem-to-know-how-the-internet-works.html

#5yrsago Not just breaches: Never, ever use Quora https://waxy.org/2018/12/why-you-should-never-ever-use-quora/

#5yrsago Obamacare study: 25% decline in home delinquencies among newly insured poor people https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-04/how-access-to-obamacare-cuts-late-housing-payments

#5yrsago Poland rejects the EU’s copyright censorship plans, calls it #ACTA2 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/11/poland-saved-europe-acta-can-they-save-us-acta2

#1yrago Monopoly's event-horizon: The true capitalist singularity https://pluralistic.net/2022/12/05/eldritch-physics/#wouldnt-start-from-here Banning surveillance ads and banning drm as good politics

It's EFF's Power Up Your Donation Week: this week, donations to the Electronic Frontier Foundation are matched 1:1, meaning your money goes twice as far. I've worked with EFF for 22 years now and I have always been - and remain - a major donor, because I've seen firsthand how effective, responsible and brilliant this organization is. Please join me in helping EFF continue its work!

[dunmrsims]

OH SHIT IT'S CRYPTO FROM APEX LEGENDS DOWNLOAD

aka another apex port, info below the cut

Default outfit and The Hired Gun

ugly handrawn iteration of his cyberware for his face and hands

high poly because the nature of apex

disabled for randoms for obvious reasons

Hired Gun is in two pieces, a jacket and pant set

Default is in one singular piece - boots, jacket, necklace, whole nine yards

Cyberware is a chest tattoo

PLEASE NOTE, "The Hired Gun" outfit CANNOT BE WORN WITH ANY ACCESSORIES! The "Default Outfit" likely ALSO clashes with many accessories!

Due to the nature of how the port turned out, it LIKELY CANNOT be worn with ANY necklaces, earrings, glasses, hats, bracelets, or gloves. I won't be changing this for a while, if at all, so don't ask :)

I won't be doing recolors either <3 sorry

permissions are open as usual. check tou. smooches.