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It's still early, so we go and find a cafe and have lunch. Once again, I don't have to use my voice, they just give us our meal for free. I really should get an idea about money though. I know they are called Skys, I know at least part of them are small green metallic coins - actually they look like the same metal the Throne and Chairs are made out of, I wonder if they are - and I know that everyone uses them here to buy stuff. I should ask about banks. We should pay a visit to one. I'm sure they'd be... happy to explain it to me.
That's for later though. For now, we work our way to the dock, and find the internal docking bay that Omar found.
Walking in, it becomes clear that we have a lot of work ahead. High Line is in here thanks to Omar earlier and it's...
It's junk.
Even when it was operating, it was clearly made up of a hodgepodge of between three and five different starships. This thing has been limping along on patches and ad hoc repairs for centuries it looks like.
Human ships from our side of the galaxy tend to be very personalized. Riots of color, patterns, little flourishes here and there that speak to the tastes and preferences of the operator. It's probably a function of the fact that all our ships are AI operated. It's their body, and they decorate and personalize it.
High Line is... downright drab in comparison.
Grey on grey with streaks of soot and... is that rust? It looks like rust. What would rust on a spacecraft hull? High Line is all boxes and blocks stuck together where they fit or where a need was found. I'm much more used to the sweeping, flowing shapes the Starjumpers have. In addition to looking fast, they look much more elegant. Even our smaller ships, the Frigates and Destroyers tend towards looking more like living creatures than... a box.
As I walk around staring at things and - apparently - making a sour face, Starlight, Ocean and River are standing there, looking nervous and worried. "So Empress... Here is High Line. We admit, it's a little more worse for wear than the ship you came to us on, but.." Starlight stands a little taller. "It got my forebears here all those years ago and through all that time put many light-years on it shuttling people around the system and still held air and gravity. It's not much to look at, but it was ours."
I mean, they're right. Maybe I'm being too hard on it. They got centuries of use out of with with barely any maintenance. All the more reason to refit it right and make it soar once again.
Omar seems like he's having a great time. Walking around, taking measurements going in and out. "Melody, it might not be much to look at now, but it's actually a pretty good foundation! We can add some improved thrusters, beef up the armor, add a wormhole generator and some laser batteries and while we won't be able to take on a dreadnought or even a Starjumper, we'll be able to hold our own against anything local we've seen. It's got plenty of room inside too. You won't have a suite of rooms like at the Royal Dawn, but I should be able to make you an... appropriately royal room.
"At this point a starship is better than no starship so I'll take what I can get. How long will the refit take, Omar?"
He looks at the ship, at the Aviens and then at me. "It will depend on their printer and how well we can integrate the designs from my copy of the database but maybe a month? Hopefully less?"
"Well then, you had better get started Omar. You spend your time getting High Line up to your satisfaction, and let me know about your progress. For now, we will be staying at the Royal Dawn. I don't know if there's other royal quarters that we just haven't found or if the hotel is made out of the original royal quarters, but I'm satisfied with our current accommodations. Make your own schedule and if you need something or someone, just let me know. Starlight" - I look pointedly at them - "can help you with any personnel needs you have." Starlight bobs their head eagerly. "If you need to speak to me or the others, you should be able to though the Reach. Just... concentrate and it should work."
"Okay Melody, I'll get on it. Come on Starlight, show me the printer. Ocean, go see what kind of help you can find for us. River, go see about the condition of the other starships. Some of them have to be operable, how else is food getting here?" Omar looks up at us as the Aviens run off in different directions to obey Omar. "What happened to Ottarn, that Mariens who took their ship and tried to run? If nothing else, we could use that ship."
"They went with FarReach. They told me that they scooped up Ottarn and their ship and were going to take them where they wanted to go."
"Hmm, do you think that means back to human space?" Um'reli asks and she's looking at the ship.
"I have no idea, I don't think so? I'm not sure what they'd find out there to benefit them."
This time Ava puts her hands on her hips and stares at us. "You mean, other that some sympathetic ears to listen to their story about a human who has installed herself as Empress in their space and might be willing to lend a hand with a couple of Starjumpers and their assorted lasers and missiles? You did lock the Gate after FarReach left, right?"
Uh oh. I forgot.
"Uh, sure thing Ava, let me just go... double check that it's locked. I reach out and I can feel the Gate from here though it's faint and... fuzzy. The lock was simple enough though I push here... pull that... and...
"Okay, yes, it's locked."
"Good. We don't want Ottarn coming back with reinforcements or something just yet. Later though... let them come. We'll show them." Ava's grin is worrying me a little bit. She seems much too excited about showing off.
I grab Ava and Um'reli "Come on, let's leave Omar to his work. We have other things to take care of. I think we're going to have to hire on some help, but before that we're going to have to figure out money."
Ava scoffs as we walk "You're still going on about money? Just make people help us out."
"Ava we're looking to help out here, not be overthrown in a couple weeks. If I make people help us, the moment we walk away people will start to wonder why they're helping us at all."
"Melody has a point Ava. What is it that we do here?" Um'reli is really good at throwing cold water on Ava's plans. I'm glad she came. Without her I have a hunch that Ava would be talking me into all kinds of bad ideas.
"Builders seem to work like the AIs on Starbases back home. So it's not like we have no job."
"Well then, let's go back to the Throne and do some work. I'm tired of walking around trying to mooch free stuff from people because they're scared of Melody." Um'reli stars walking back towards the Throne. I really don't have anything else to do, so I follow. "You coming, Ava?"
"I guess. I don't have anything else to do." Ava looks around somewhat wistfully and follows. I wonder what she was hoping to do instead. Probably have me order people to give her something.
As we walk into the entryway to the Throne - there's still no back door, I really need to find one or make one - something catches my eye. I walk over and... "It's a shrine"
"What?" Ava peeks over my shoulder "Oh, it's beautiful."
It really is. Someone made a drawing of us in some kind of pastel medium, like pencils or chalk. It's... me at the top, my wings spread wide and I'm glowing. Below that, it's Um'reli, Ava and Omar standing tall and proud looking up. Under that is a decent representation of hundreds of people bowing before us. Written on the bottom in the same local script I see all over it says "May They Protect Us." The drawing is on a little easel and there are flowers and candles all around it in a semicircle.
Protect them from what though?
"These flowers are amazing! I've never seen ones like this before" Um'reli bends down to get a closer look. She takes a deep breath "And they smell so good, Ava, Melody, you should smell them!"
Well if Um'reli, a K'laxi can smell them and not immediately break out in allergic hives, it's probably fine for us to smell too. I bend down low and... they smell... familiar? Why is that?
Ava straightens "These were grown. We need to find out where the gardens are and visit it!"
Um'reli stands as well. "After we get some work done Ava. We need to show everyone that we do something and aren't a drain on resources because Melody can order them around and they can't say no."
"What's the point of all this power if we don't use it!"
"Ava, we 'use it' like you want to and people will come after us with guns and knives. Who was the Empress before Melody?" Um'reli is looking hard at Ava.
"We have no idea."
"Exactly." Um'reli continues up the stairs to the Throne itself. I follow and Ava pouts but doesn't say anything further.
In the Builder room, Um'reli and Ava sit down. Their bodies go distant and they are integrating. "Okay Ava, Um'reli. You get down to work, I'm going to see about finding a bank and talking to them. Any idea where one is?"
"One moment Melody..." Ava is searching. "Okay, looks like a bank is down the street from the Administration building. It's not far."
"Thanks! Just reach out to me if you need anything." I head back out and down the stairs of the throne, passing by the little shine again. It really is cute, though I wish they put something a little more specific about what they wanted us to protect them from. Oh well, with our luck we'll find out soon enough.
It's not actually a long walk to the bank, Ava was right, it was just down the street from the Administration building. As I walk past I see that a couple people are cleaning up the barricades finally. I wave as I walk by, and they stand smartly and bow. Nice.
Soon enough, I come across what I assume is the bank. It's a large building, made out of the same material as the Administration building, marking it as very old. There is a large double door in the front made of what looks like the same metal as the coins everyone uses. The doors stand open with two people (an Azurian and a Mariens) standing out front. With a little wave to them, I walk in.
It's... a bank. Really. Tellers, little booths where people can discuss finance, even a little table before you get in line to fill out small slips of paper. I walk over to an Aviens who is sitting at a desk by the front door. They look up and do a double take when they see me. I'm not wearing my wings and crown anymore, but I still have on the gown from earlier.
"Uh, good day Holy One, what may this one help you with?" Holy One. Interesting.
"I would like to speak to the Bank Manager, please."
They rush to stand and their chair slides back with a squawk. "Of course, Holy One. Please, wait right here." The gesture over to a small group of chairs up against the wall. I can't really think of a reason why not, so I go over and sit.
Next to me is one of the pressure suited people. Up close, I can see how their suits are segmented metal colored bronze and completely decorated in elaborate carvings. They really are quite beautiful. Their helmets are almost completely featureless except for a bar where human eyes would be and there is what looks like a speaker on their neck.
I clear my throat. "Pardon me, I'm so sorry, but I haven't met one of you yet. Can you tell me your name and the name of your people?"
With just the most subtle clank and whir, they turn their head. "I am known as Vaaqo, and here, people call us Falor in your tongue." His head inclines slightly. "That is to say, the language that most people here speak call us Falor. I do not know your word for us in your Builder tongue."
"Falor is fine with me." I say brightly, and then stop. "Unless it is insulting to you or something."
They make a gesture with their hands. The Nanites indicate that they are indicating no. Oh, that makes sense! If they're suited all the time, most body language markers are lost. Hand gestures could take over for a bunch of nonspeaking conversation.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Vaaqo, thank you so much for the information. I have so many questions, but I will only ask one for now. Do you have to stay in your suit all the time?"
The same gesture meaning no. "We are fortunate that the upper sunward lobe of the Reach has a pressure door. We're able to maintain our helium methane atmosphere and higher ambient pressure and live suit free. The remains of our starship are installed up there, and we use it to control our own breathing gas."
They took their ship apart to survive? "Oh but that means you're trapped here! Once we open the gates and build more ships, we can send a message to your people."
Another gesture. The Nanites say it might be a smile "That is kind of you to offer, Empress. Before... well before, we were in the middle of a war. We were offered refuge here and so we do not know if any others of our kind remain. It will be... nice to find out for sure."
They're holding something back. I think they don't want to insult you.
It's fine. I see no need to compel them to tell me what they're hiding. It's probably something embarrassing to them or they think to me.
Luckily for all of us, you have no shame.
Ha ha.
As I argue with my Nanites, a Mariens walks up, looking nervous. "Hol-Empress, what a pleasant surprise. Thank you for taking the time to visit our fine financial establishment! My name is Utaid and I am at your service." He bows elaborately.
I stand and try to tower only slightly. I want to impress, not intimidate. "The pleasure is all mine Utaid, I am happy to have met you. I wish to open an account so that I will be able to pay people for services they render me."
They look shocked. "E-Empress, of course. We will do everything in our power to help. Since... all here is yours that of course includes all the money stored in the different banks across the Reach."
I nod. "While this is true, I am not a tyrant. I wish to make sure that people are paid and that operations continue as closely to before as possible. Please accept payment requests that come in from people in my name and keep records. We will do our utmost to make sure that the money going in is equal to or greater than the money coming out... in the long term."
They visibly relax. I wonder if they thought I was just going to come in and demand all the currency?
"It will be our most sincere pleasure Empress. We are proud that you have selected us to carry out your financial orders in Your name. We shall set up everything and dispatch a runner to you when it has been completed. I assume you are residing at the Royal Dawn hotel?"
"Yes, that's correct. How did you know?"
They look smug and embarrassed? How did they manage that? "Even though Reach of the Might of Vzzx is a very large starbase, rumors still seem to fly faster than light."
"Ah, thank you Utaid for all your help. I await your runners." They bow low again and I walk out.
Huh, that was easy. I guess people are starting to realize that I really am Empress and I really am trying to help everyone. Feeling very happy, I begin to walk back to the Throne.
"Uh, Melody there might be a problem." Um'reli's voice sounds worried in my head. She figured out how to contact me directly, very nice!
"What is it Um'reli?"
"Just a minute ago, I saw what looked like an alert. Ava and I checked it out and there's something going on at the main transit hub station. We either don't understand the alert or can't ready it yet. Can you check it out please?"
"Oh neat! I haven't been there yet. Sure, I'll go down and check it out. You two stay up there and be my eyes and ears."
The transit station is right around the corner from the bank. It reminds me a lot of photos of transit stations back on Earth. platforms, people milling about, advertising. But I see no crowds or anything worrying. I connect to the Starbase and think to Ava and Um'reli "I don't see any problem here, what's going on?"
"It's not here, it's at the main station. Get on the next train and ride two stops, you'll see it."
Oh, okay. Just as Ava finished speaking, a train rolls up. Like a lot of this place, it clearly was very fancy a long long time ago. The fact that it's still working is pretty impressive, even if it looks a bit run down. I walk on, and look around. There are seats all along the walls of the train car and poles along the middle to hang on to. Mentally I shrug and sit down near the door. After a moment, there's a trilling chime and the doors close.
With a lurch and a hiss of brakes, we get moving. I wonder if this train is automated, or if someone drives it. I should ask later. I'm lost in thought for the ride through the first station stop, but then I look around and realize everyone is staring at me.
"Oh, Hello!" I say brightly.
Immediately, the people closest to me drop to the ground, bowing their heads. "Oh, thank you, but you don't have to do that right now, please just sit. I'm just riding the train over to the hub station. My Builders tell me there's some kind of issue and I'm going to check it out."
"But, Empress... Surely you have people that you can send to do that for you?" It's a Mariens sitting across from me. They look amused.
"Oh not right now. I'm... between retainers and assistants right now. One of my Builders, Omar is helping to repair the High Line, that Aviens ship, and my other two, Ava and Um'reli are sitting in their Chairs, assisting with the operation of the Reach." Oh wait. "Do you want a job? I do find myself needing more people to help out with-" I gesture "-all this. I'm not sure how much to pay yet but I did just come back from the bank, so I'll be able to pay you; I'm sure I'll work all the rest out soon enough."
The Mariens chuckles "Thank you for the generous offer Empress, but I quite like my job. If you so order it... of course I'd help. If you're just asking though, no thank you."
"Oh, that's quite all right. I don't want to order you. But, if you know anyone that would like to help, have them come to the Throne chamber tomorrow, we'll see what we can do!" I look around at everyone trying very hard to look like they're not listening in. "That goes for anyone here too! If you want a job, come see us, if you know someone that does, send them. I need help, and I would love for it to be you!"
And with that same trilling chime, the doors open and I'm at the hub station.
Ah. Okay. I see what Ava and Um'reli are talking about.
There's a riot.
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Title says it all. I'm able to save custom film emulation recipes under the "saved setting" in my GR3 and use them on U1/U2/U3 but how do I use them when in Raw Conversion instead of having to manually adjust every time for the "Recipie" I want to use.

$EPAZ Bounce Play Watchlist (EPAZ, GAXY, AABB, HMBL)
06/08/2023 03:28am EDT
In the fast-paced world of stock trading and investment, savvy market participants are constantly scanning the horizon for lucrative opportunities hidden within market fluctuations. These periods of volatility can present a unique window for astute investors to capitalize on potential bargains.
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For this article, let's turn our attention to a selection of four penny stocks that have recently encountered a temporary downturn. However, beneath the surface lies an intriguing narrative of resilience and potential resurgence, capturing the attention of shrewd investors seeking hidden gems in the market.
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EPAZZ INC. (OTC: EPAZ)
The first company with the potential for a bounce play is Epazz, Inc. (OTC:EPAZ). EPAZ is a mission-critical provider of drone technology, blockchain mobile apps, and cloud-based business software solutions.
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Throughout this spring, EPAZ and their spinoff company, ZenaDrone, have been making significant strides with their flagship product, the ZenaDrone 1000. This advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has garnered substantial interest from various sectors, positioning Epazz as a rising stock in the industry.
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In March 2023, ZenaDrone, Inc., received a letter of support from the U.S. Air Force, solidifying the drone's potential for drone cargo delivery, including critical blood transport. The U.S. Air Force invited ZenaDrone to conduct tests at an overseas base under battlefield conditions, showcasing the drone's capabilities in a military environment. This milestone not only attracted attention from the U.S. Air Force but also caught the interest of the U.S. Army.
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The successful presentation of the ZenaDrone 1000 at the AERO General Aviation Convention in Friedrichshafen, Germany, in April further bolstered its reputation. This exposure resulted in multiple scheduled demonstrations with NATO partner countries, law enforcement departments, and a prominent German rail line. In addition, ZenaDrone's engagement with German UAV regulators for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations also demonstrates the company's commitment to staying ahead of industry standards and expanding its market reach.
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In another update, EPAZ announced a meeting with Ossian Smyth, minister of state at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform of Ireland, at ZenaDrone's offices in Dublin. ZenaDrone is currently in negotiations with a financing institution for a deal to purchase up to 100 ZenaDrone 1000s, paving the way for drone-as-a-service operations in Ireland, which could prove to be a lucrative opportunity for the company.
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Something that could help with a rebound is that EPAZ is not only focused on the drone technology itself but also on key supporting components. The company has been actively filing patents for its artificial intelligence (AI)-based drone technology, with two patents already granted and two others under review with the US Patent Office.
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In line with their commitment to innovative technologies, EPAZ recently formed Galaxy Batteries Inc., a subsidiary dedicated to housing their battery technology intellectual property. The company's high-powered battery solutions are essential for running specialized devices and aircraft. EPAZ is evaluating opportunities to monetize these technologies and provide additional value to the company.
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Epazz's strategic updates this spring, including securing military interest, expanding international partnerships, and advancing patent filings, could make them a compelling investment prospect.
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As EPAZ continues to develop and commercialize cutting-edge drone technology and battery solutions, investors may want to keep an eye on Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) for potential opportunities within the ever-growing drone industry.
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GALAXY NEXT GENERATION (OTC: GAXY)
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GAXY is a leading provider of interactive learning technology solutions and school communication platforms. With over 22 resellers across the United States, the company serves the commercial and educational markets. The K-12 education segment accounts for nearly 90% of Galaxy's sales.
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Latest Contract Win on June 6: Galaxy recently secured a significant contract worth a minimum of $200,000 from a prominent school district in Northeast Ohio. The contract involves supplying G2 Bell, Paging, Intercom, and Clock (BPIC) hardware, along with G2 Communicator software, to five schools within the district. Implementation is expected to take place over the next few weeks, marking a promising growth opportunity for Galaxy.
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Q3 FY 2023 Earnings Highlights from June 1: In its recent earnings report for Q3 FY 2023, Galaxy showcased progress. Revenues climbed quarter over quarter, rising from approximately $430,000 in the three months ending December 2022 to around $657,000 in the three months ending March 2023. Notably, G&A expenses decreased from roughly $1.5 million to approximately $670,000, resulting in a significant improvement in net loss.
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Strategic Partnerships Fuel Growth: Galaxy's recent partnerships with major audiovisual (AV) dealers have been instrumental in driving sales growth. With a pipeline exceeding $5 million and several upcoming opportunities, Galaxy is capitalizing on their expanded product portfolio. The company expects this shift towards higher-margin products to substantially improve profit margins and contribute to the company's performance.
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ASIA BROADBAND INC. (OTC: AABB)
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AABB is a resource company focused on producing and selling precious and base metals primarily in Asian markets. AABB is focused on providing an efficient metal supply from Mexico to Asian clients.
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In addition, AABB has also ventured into digital assets, introducing AABBG, a gold-backed cryptocurrency, and proprietary platforms such as AABBExchange and PayAABB.com.
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Yesterday, AABB provided an update on its operations. The company successfully verified shipments of processing equipment for its new facility in Mexico, which is set to enhance processing throughput while minimizing production costs. With an exclusive agreement to purchase a significant gold and silver ore stockpile worth over $800 million, AABB demonstrates its commitment to strategic expansion and increasing physical gold holdings.
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The initial processing capacity of 200 tons per day, expected to generate over $11 million in annual revenue, is just the beginning, as AABB plans to expand the capacity fivefold to 1,000 tpd once the initial level is consistently at full capacity.
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This state-of-the-art plant, equipped with advanced mining equipment automation, aims to maximize metal extraction while minimizing production costs.
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AABB's strategic acquisition of the large-scale gold and silver ore stockpile in Las Jimenez, Etzatlan, Jalisco, Mexico, presents a potential high-yield asset addition. The new processing facility, located in close proximity to the ore stockpile and the AABB Buenavista mining warehouse, is expected to bolster revenue generation and pave the way for further expansion.
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Overall, Asia Broadband Inc.'s recent progress, including the verification of equipment shipments, exclusive purchase rights to a substantial gold and silver ore stockpile, and the development of an advanced processing facility, could indicate a positive trajectory for the company.
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HUMBL, INC. (OTCQB: HMBL)
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At the end of May, HMBL took significant steps to strengthen its position and drive shareholder value. The company announced an extension of the conversion limitations on its Series B preferred stock, signaling its commitment to reducing dilution and securing investor interests.
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Under the revised terms, Series B holders are restricted from converting any shares between June 2023 and September 2023. From October 2023 to June 2024, conversions will be limited to 500 shares per month, and from July 2024 to December 2024, the limit will increase to 1,000 shares per month. These measures aim to streamline the company's restructuring plan, which includes consolidating and retiring existing debt.
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Additionally, HUMBL announced it has entered into a marketing partnership with the Swish Foundation, a renowned 501(c)3 organization, and the Swish Pro-Am Summer League. As part of this collaboration, the HUMBL logo will be prominently displayed on jerseys and courts during Swish Pro-Am games. The partnership extends to merchandise, which will be verified and commemorated on the BLOCKS Registry for enhanced tracking and verification.
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This strategic alliance not only opens avenues for increased brand exposure but also presents opportunities for fan engagement. Swish Pro-Am athletes and teams will connect with fans through verified profiles on HUMBL's social media platform, catering to a global audience across 130+ countries. HUMBL will further leverage its digital wallet, search engine, and verified social media to activate sponsorships and offer authenticated, signed merchandise from the league during the 2023 Pro-Am Summer season.
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The Swish Pro-Am Competition, set to begin on June 22, 2023, at Lincoln High School Gym in San Diego, promises an exciting showcase of talent and entertainment. HUMBL CEO Brian Foote expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, recognizing the growth potential and enhanced fan experiences this collaboration brings.
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With these recent developments, HUMBL demonstrates its commitment to driving shareholder value and expanding its presence in the sports and digital content spaces. The company's efforts to reduce dilution and establish strategic partnerships contribute to its potential for a significant bounce in investor interest.
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So clearly I need help regarding my mom’s messenger notification. I’ve already tried all the help I can find online but still her messenger notification is in a different language. Especially when someone sends her a photo, the notification is in Cebuano “Nagpadala og hulagway” which should have been “Sent a photo”
Please note that I’ve checked every settings and all are in English language.

Hi folks - I’ve tried to google this but am not having any luck.
We have an Alexa at the office and have an office amazon account. Is there any way to add this work account to the app on my phone and have this not be connected to my personal account?
I had seen some posts regarding amazon households but this isn’t coming up for me within my settings and I’m concerned this would still give some access to my own account.
When trying to get into Alexa via Amazon is doesn’t take me to an online browser, only showing a barcode that opens my app on my phone but this doesn’t have the household option.
Anyone able to help?

So, hey guys. You probably don't know me. I spend most of my time scrolling on other social media these days. I come in once in a while to talk about the current state of actor training which I'm very passionate about, or to celebrate a new booked short film. I'm here today to celebrate my first feature film lead role, 3 years after I first began.
In 2020 I was in my final year of high school, living through an existential crisis during the worst days of the pandemic, and I came out here and said, I want to be an actor, how do I start?
I got many, many replies. Some encouraged me to give it a go, some told me how difficult it would be. Some gave great advice, others gave advice that I later realized was irrelevant to my context. I was a clueless kid who has until then never been on set, never been in drama club, I did not know a single person around me who was in the industry.
In the immediate period after I graduated from high school, I read tons of books about acting from the greats - Stanislavski, Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, Hagen, Meyerhold and so on. I understood some of it, but applying it in practice was another matter. I did acting classes only when I had the part time job money for them, but I spent hours after classes organizing my thoughts into journals and notes, because I did not want to forget a single second of what I learned.
I applied to a non-audition theatre major program which focused more on academics than the practical side, mainly because it was a safe and affordable option that my parents could agree on. I was rejected from the university drama club, rejected from many more professional youth theatres, rejected from the local musical theatre conservatory. I said no to a drama school in London because it was way too expensive and not worth the cost of leaving my current school.
I did lots of student films and unpaid work, and got compensated in meals and transportation. I freelanced as a writer and translator. I have a whole thing where I give people Chinese names on Reddit, it's one of my more interesting hobbies. I made lots of connections within my market, traversing between the film and theatre spaces, and I got to know people from every corner of the industry.
I started hanging out with filmmaking groups, and did small skits with beginner filmmakers.
I got my first student film lead in January 2022. I was ecstatic.
Someone told me I needed to work on a lot more before I'm good enough for drama school.
I did my first 48 hour film competition in May 2022, we didn't win anything but it was lovely being on set again.
Someone wanted to do an action webseries with me as a supporting lead and we had multiple discussions, but it just never happened.
I wrote and performed a stage play in my university in November 2022. The joy I felt bringing my character to life was immeasurable.
Someone told me I'll never be a professional actress.
I did a two week acting intensive, and the instructor did not hold back. I experienced the limits of how far my imagination and physicality can go.
I got a closed door audition for a day player role in a TV show. I didn't get it.
Someone told me I should stop trying.
May 2023. Exactly three years after I first imagined myself as a professional actor, I landed my first lead role in a feature film. I didn't dare to tell anyone until the director gave me the character biography. I was too afraid that it would disappear again. But I got the script. I got rehearsals. We did test shoots. We planned wardrobe, props, and even got permits from a few authorities to shoot on location.
At the same time, I got accepted into a two year actor training program on full scholarship, with some of the most celebrated mentors and teachers in my industry. Some opportunities only come by once in a lifetime, and I am quite certain this is one of them.
Today, looking at the eighty-page script on my table and the first day of shoots happening on Sunday, it finally occurred to me that all this is real. I did it.
When I said, "I want to make it as an actor" 3 years ago I didn't really know what I meant. I did not have high expectations, or maybe I did, and I was told to lower them because "darling, people don't just make it in the acting industry overnight, it takes years and lots and lots of money". I told myself, I'll graduate from this degree and try my hardest to act while holding down a full time job, and maybe when I'm 27 or 28 and I've scrimped and saved enough for a Masters of Fine Arts, I'll finally get the professional training and start trying my luck at 30.
Now suddenly everything has changed, and I'm lost again. It's a happy kind of lost. I just turned 21. Suddenly it occurred to me that my path is about as unorthodox as it gets. I didn't go to a 4-year acting school, I'm literally still a rising junior like my peers, tearing my hair out over group projects and college sports. I certainly did not move to LA, NYC, London or anywhere that is traditionally "an industry". I don't even have a TikTok, my Instagram is semi-professional but I'm more interested in being authentic than trying to attract casting directors. I know that this may not mean anything, many things could go South, but for the first time in this three years, I feel like I know where I'm going as an actor.
I'll be pinching myself every hour until the first day of shoots, and then I'll probably pinch myself some more. 2023 is actually insane.

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It seems to me that one of the recent betas changed the behavior of volume change actions while Do Not Disturb is active.
I have a alarm task that can run during a period when Do Not Disturb is active. Prior to running the alarm (which plays a ringtone), I set the volume to an audible level - it was previously set to zero.
Prior to one of the recent betas (6.2.2 I think) - the volume setting worked. In the newer beta, the volume setting has no effect.
I can get around this by deactivating the Do Not Disturb - so all is good.
I just wanted to confirm that this is intended behavior - and (if so) - inform others of this change.

I know it seems like everyone posts about their cats death on this thread. I guess I'm no different and I'm sorry if my post isn't for you or offends. I am just in need of some support for those that will understand.
My senior, Sugar aka Sugie (I have posted her pics before) is coming to the last days or hours of her journey. Her 18th birthday is Saturday and I don't think she will make it. She is in good health for an old lady other than some hip dysplasia. Yesterday I noticed before running an errand that she seemed to be breathing faster than usual. My husband and I almost didn't go out but we really needed supplies for our turtle. We came home and saw she was hiding in the corner beside our tv...that was a flag for me because of all that I have read of cats at the end. She since continued to breathe fast and got to the point of panting with her mouth open. She's managed to drink water but barely touched her food and this morning will not eat. We tried to call our local emergency vet and they wanted to just treat her like nothing was going on, they didn't seem to care. So we decided to keep her home. We didn't want to put her through more distress with a car ride. My husband stayed up with her all night and I did for as long as I could. This morning the hard breathing has subsided. I know that doesn't mean she will get better and I'm not wanting to hold on to her for my sake. We plan to call a local vet today when they open who does home euthanasia to see about setting that up if she does not pass on her own.
This has been so hard. I work from home so I don't have to leave her but I need to try and work today and hope my supervisor will understand if I have to leave early. We don't have kids and I know her passing won't count as bereavement but I so wish it did. This girl has saved me. As cliché as it may sound. I deal with major depression and anxiety and she was always the one who picked up on it and comforted me. Even when times my husband and I weren't getting along where divorce may have happened she was there. I don't have many friends but she is my best friend and I don't know how I would have made it without her.
I'm sorry this is so long but I just need to get my thoughts out and support. I have never had to let go of a pet before. I just have so many emotions going on. If you made it this far thank you for taking the time to read my post. You are very kind and I appreciate it.

I want to start making lowpoly 3D models of historic buildings etc. I can use Sketchup and Lumion. I need advices for lowpoly modeling for beginners. What kind of programs do you suggest ? What are the settings of the quality lowpoly rendering in Lumion?

I am just really at a loss.
My boyfriend loves that I am quick to react to stimuli that I don’t like. For example, I really, really hate when he puts his teeth on me. Or, for example, when tries to pick me up upside down.
Ok, look, it might sound stupid, but I genuinely really hate it and I ask him to stop but he finds it funny and I end up literally SCREAMING for him to stop. When I’m genuinely extremely angry, it feels like he turns the blame onto me by complaining about how angry I am and then he shuts down the conversation when I tell him he doesn’t listen to me.
The poor listening skills are pretty frequent and hurtful. For example, I asked him if I could talk about something to do with school because I know he zones out but I need help - he said he feels like he’s heard the conversation a million times - but then I tell him and he actually just doesn’t even know the most basic stuff (like what type of degree I’m doing?) even though I’ve brought it up a million times. I got really upset that he never listens to me , and then he tried to switch it up like he did know and basically tried to make out like the first half of the convo didn’t happen.
I don’t know how to deal with this. I feel like he doesn’t listen to me, but because I’ve bought it up so many times, it seems like he automatically dismisses me as “arguing” when I’m trying to have a conversation.
TL;DR: Boyfriend disrespects my boundaries but dismisses my arguments when I say he won’t listen to me. Don’t know how to fix this issue.

last month I developed a habit where I kept on washing my hands using handwash. I just couldn't stop and don't know when my hands should be considered clean and when I should stop washing them. Here are the scenarios where I will rewash my hands using handwash soap:
1- When the water from the sink bounces back onto my palms while washing.
2- When I accidentally touch the sink while washing.
3- I always wash my hands more than twice. I don't know why I don't think washing them once with soap is enough. Is this normal?
4- I wash them more than three or four times after putting my laundry in the washing machine.
5- I wash my hands with soap after using a Dettol wipe to clean my phone before cleaning my laptop. Then I wash my hands with soap again before cleaning my desk.
6- I wash my hands again when I accidentally touch the faucet (tap).
7- I spend alot on cleaning product, my housemate also noticed why i showered for a long time and when the water bill arrived, i dont even know how to explain.
8- i feared washing machine [touching detergent] and tumble dryer the most, every time after using it i will wash my hand for more than 15 mins. is this normal, when does it consider as clean.
Sometimes, I don't believe that my hands are clean. It's like I forget when to consider my hands clean. Sometimes, I wash my hands or take a shower for more than an hour. I keep washing my hands after touching anything in the bathroom.
These habits prevent me from doing meaningful things. Sometimes, I don't sleep for days because after cleaning something in my room, I go and wash my hands with soap before cleaning the next thing. It takes so much time that I didn't sleep for two nights. Yesterday, I didn't sleep at all because I was cleaning my phone, debit card, and the sink. These habits also prevent me from cooking my own meals. Sometimes, I only eat bread and biscuits for breakfast and skip dinner and lunch. I have also stopped working out because I'm scared that if I touch the carpet, I'll spread all the germs to my housemates. I have lost a lot of weight because of this, and I wake up with anxiety. Sometimes, the first thing I do when I wake up is wash my hands with soap. My hands are so dry that it's hard for me to fully open them without risking injury. There are razor blade-like cuts on my hands, and now my palms feel like plastic. It doesn't feel normal.
When should I stop washing my hands? When are they considered clean? It's so hard for me to deal with this. I have used a lot of patience, and I want to stop this as I spend more time in front of the sink than on my screen. I can't do anything productive in my life. Sometimes, I also stop hanging out with my friends because of this issue, and my friend

Hello! It feels like I have scoured the web and this forum ad nauseam for the answer to my question. Hopefully I'll get some answers! I am looking to replace my factory non-uconnect radio with a Boss (BE7ACP-C Package to be exact). I like the idea that it states that I could use the steering wheel controls (with the additional harness to do so) but I currently don't possess any. I only have the STEP and RESET options and the paddles behind to control volume and to seek through radio channels.
My question lies here: Is there a way to make the steering wheel controls work for voice commands if I purchase a new set of control buttons? I saw several forums about how to replace the buttons but I saw someone comment on a previous thread that if they are programed they don't change.
I'd like to try and make it as integrated as possible, even though I didn't opt for the uconnect package when I purchased my jk.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Hi guys.
I had a shocking reminder recently that I often have abysmal self-confidence. So today I wanted to do an exercise and, if you're interested, you can do it with me. Try to answer with "I am __" or "I _" statements.
Prompt: I should be confident because
I give the utmost care to the people and animals in my life. I am driven in my pursuit of a good career. I care for my body and my soul. The things I say have the power to make others feel better. I bring happiness into people's lives. I am meticulous in my work ethic. Others look to me for advice. I create a safe space for people to talk about their problems. When I set a goal, I chase it mindfully, patiently, and effectively. I am kind to people, regardless of our differences. I give people a chance. I take every opportunity to uplift others. When I see something wrong in my life, I do what I can to resolve the issue. I am talented in the ways that matter. I am able to let go of things that hurt me.
That's my spiel for today. Have a great day today guys!

Hello guys! First timer here. I'm more of an IT person than... well... anything else
TLDR: there's a boilewater heater which is acting up, no one knows what is wrong with it so I thought to try (if possible) to check if it might spit up some data on what is happening. Is there anything I can try to do or are my hopes that foolish?
non TLDR: the boilewater heater has been acting up for years. Sometimes it would stop working, usually during a shower. My father, who has a history of servicing boilers, haven't managed to figure out anything to fix the issue, he tried many things and consulted with other boiler repairman. He has another motherboard exactly like that but the issue is the same, so we're assuming the motherboards are not causing the issue. He tried out changing and repairing the pressure switch, the ignition and many other boiler specific things that I don't really know much about, but no luck.
Our solution was to restart the boiler whenever it would stop working. For a while it rarely occurred so we did it manually, but there are (somewhat suspicious but not a pattern) periods of the year when it happens more often, so I've plugged it into a Zigbee smart plug and put a switch near the bathtub for us to reset it remotely. But recently it's been giving up on us even more and a simple reset isn't enough. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, it randomly starts working again while my father is trying to figure out what's happening. None of the connections seem loose.
What caught my eye is that 6pin RJ11 port on the corner of the motherboard, and I'm grabbing onto a chance that it might provide with some actual data on what is going on. I don't have much experience with setting up and using serial communications, but I was wondering if I can use it in any way to actually figure something out about the issue. The only device I have with a serial port on it is my old HP 650 G1 with the Fedora 38 on it, I tried connecting it with my Serial port to RJ45 cable, and using a RJ45 coupler to plug a 4pin RJ11 cable and to the boiler motherboard. I've tried running 'screen /dev/ttyS0 9600' and 'screen /dev/ttyS0 115200' but nothing came up the screen when turning on the boiler or anything
Boiler in question:Vaillant VUW SOE 242/2/3

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Hello you lovely bright people!
I live in Australia and unfortunately we have some very strict laws on what kinds of things you can carry for self-defence (essentially, nothing). Someone suggested to me recently the possibility of a high-lumen flashlight with a strobe setting, and I think that's just a swell idea!
I am very clueless as to where to start, so I was hoping for some advice and recommendations?

• Must be available in Australia (or able to ship to Australia)
• Ideally something lightweight and small that can be carried around daily

Thank you for your assistance!

I have an ODBC I use to connect via PowerBI/Powerquery- but I'd like to try and get my data coming into power query a bit cleaner. I have a connection string I use for an Excel file using Microsoft query- and I have what appear to be all the permissions and passwords etc but I cannot connect to my database from either VSC or MSSMS - So I write the select statement in VSC and paste into the Microsoft query/power query (native query) window, but I'd like to work in a better program. I cannot do folding queries either I just get this message "Expression. Error: 'EnableFolding' isn't a valid option for this function. Valid options are: (none)"
I have googled but everyone skips the part where you connect just saying "Enter your credentials" I cannot figure out what goes where, and although I have a few sets of valid credentials none are creating the connection.
The ODBC is SQLAnywhere 17