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OUTPUT. OUTPUT. OUTPUT.. Runner-Up in A System That Isn’t Working Challenge.
Another girl I went to high school with just announced she’s starting to "post content" online. Over the past two months, that makes her at least the sixth or seventh person I know personally who, prior to this announcement, had shown zero interest in the arts or content creation. And if I'm being totally honest (feel free to call me a hater), none of them seem to have the personality or raw passion for the content they're creating. But here they are, venturing into the space anyway.
By Jide Okonjo24 days ago in Humans
The Guardian
Alexander had mixed emotions about reconnecting with someone he hadn’t seen since he was five. A lot had changed over the last thirteen years. Would Dr. Jason remember him, and had the doctor’s current life altered him since the last time they were together? Alexander was filled with questions for the Doctor. How had Jason managed to survive living among the Jinkinki and the Beast Masters, and was there anything left of the civilization he remembered as a boy? Probably the most important question Alexander could think of was, did the good doctor know how to destroy the evil invaders?
By Mark Gagnon24 days ago in Fiction
Dragon Horse. Content Warning.
Date: Mono-3, Triakosia To: Helike From: Southern hemisphere, SE How’s it going, loser? My sarge told me it's hotter in the south. I guess they do have ice in their veins. It's like all the fire in the world got trapped below the equator. The sun looks red and the ground has dried up. There are no animals or plants, just dust and rubble. Sometimes there's clouds but even the rain boils. We wear respirators here too because if we don't our lungs will burn. This isn't global warming, it's a global incinerator. When the sun goes down it's the north but even worse even though there's no snow.
By Wen Xiaosheng24 days ago in Chapters
What You’ll Spend Before Seeing Your First Patient
Introduction Starting a clinic or private practice requires significant spending before the first patient walks through the door. Many new providers focus on future income but underestimate early expenses. These upfront costs can feel overwhelming without proper planning. Understanding what you will spend before opening helps reduce stress and prevents financial surprises. Expenses begin months before operations officially start. Planning carefully allows you to secure enough funding and maintain stability during the early phase. Being realistic about startup costs protects your business from early cash flow problems and creates a smoother transition into active patient care.
By Abdul Mueed24 days ago in Journal
