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I've found with this type of text that if I try to read it normally, I struggle to process the change between the start and end of each word, and read much more slowly. If I try to read quickly though, it flows, as if I'm skimming the words but still understanding them properly.
I'm not ADHD, but that particular passage using that particular font and those particular colors seemed to speed up my ability to read the text. But when Staments posted below (lemmy.zip/post/45655234/206366…) using what looks like the same methodology, it ended up being an impediment. I struggled to even get through the first sentence.
So I have to wonder if there's more to it than just randomly putting a character or few in bold at the start of each word -- like maybe it's also highly dependent on things like the font being use and making sure to use specific words and phrases that are conducive to this technique.
To be fair, when I open that link, I get light gray text on a dark brown-or-yellow-greyish background which isn't that easily readable for me - at least contrast wise.
Reading this is like pointing an information machine gun on my brain and pulling the trigger. I read the first sentence faster and then the buffer overflows and I have to constantly stop reading or re-read stuff because the comprehension part of my brain cannot keep up. I feel like I naturally already kinda read like this, I don't read character for character but kinda skim words and know what it says. The image forces me to read in a very unnatural way because I cannot properly use the last part of the word for extra confidence in these predictions.
I love this in principle but I can’t use it myself. I‘m a very fast reader by default, basically already doing what the highlighting tries to make you do, without it needing to be there. The highlighting disrupts that for me. I end up stopping at every word and partially jumping back and forth. I do show this to people on occasion that aren’t as lucky as me with their reading speed and most said it helped them. Not all though.
@Stamets I took a speed reading course once, and what they do is train you to take in and comprehend a larger and larger box of text at a glance until you can take in whole pages in a fraction of a second, without the first letters being in bold.
@Hoss @Jonny @colonelj we're locked down right now, so all new users need to be approved at the db level, like i have to log into the database and manually flip them to approved.
Not that that is good or bad, but it's secure lol.
You want the honest answer? because after the senator armstrong incident a few people started marketing clew directly to pedophile message boards and I want nothing to do with that shit.
It's died down, but i got at least 2 incoming requests of people who were up to no good poking the server.
Native Japanese man at his house in Yokohama training to defend the Shogunate and protect Japan (I am never going to finish this game because I keep stopping to take these pictures and laughing)
In the challenging terrain of remote construction sites, where conventional concrete delivery methods falter, self loading concrete mixers with rugged tire systems are emerging as the definitive solution. These robust machines combine autonomous operation with exceptional mobility to conquer landscapes that would stop other equipment in its tracks. From mining camps to wind farm installations, these off-road warriors are redefining what's possible in concrete placement, blending raw capability with precision engineering to deliver results where it matters most.
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Remote job sites often lack the infrastructure for conventional concrete supply, making self-sufficiency paramount. These mixers carry their own water supply and aggregate storage, eliminating dependence on external batching plants. Their loading arms can source materials directly from local stockpiles, while the integrated weighing system ensures perfect mix proportions every time. What truly sets them apart is their ability to maintain production continuity – mixing one batch while moving to the next placement location, a capability that transforms productivity in sprawling projects like pipeline installations or rural road networks. The combination of autonomous operation and off-road mobility means concrete arrives exactly where needed, precisely when required, regardless of how far off the beaten path the work occurs.
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Just arrived home from seeing David Lee Roth at the Hard Rock. Band was excellent, he brought along 4 back up singers, and the setlist was all VH from the first 6 albums. For a guy who has lived the life he has and is almost 71 he looks great. We all know the voice is gone, but the on stage persona is still there, and for 105 minutes the crowd got to enjoy Dave's on stage antics and hear old VH tunes.
Police in St. Louis found three heavily damaged cars along with graffiti reading, 'Death to the IDF,' but no casualties were reported. Jewish groups called the arson an example of 'normalized antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric'
I'll be lifting with someone else's legs - at my age, none of my friends can haul a washing machine down from the second floor, so we hire youngsters to empty the house for us.
That's the time to do it. My housemate is in his late 20's and thought about it for 30 seconds, admired how well his back and knees work, and considered other ways to make a few bucks.
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The first thing I recently started doing on the NAS is virtual machines. I installed Virtual Machine manager, and it's pretty easy to use, you just create a VM, you select how many CPU cores and how much RAM you want, you create a virtual disk, and you select an ISO from the NAS storage, and you're good to go.
Another thing I run is Plex. It's a media server. I store movies and TV Shows in there, and I play these from my TV, with the Plex app. Plex was available as a one click install from the package center of Synology DiskStation manager.
I also use my NAS to run my own VPN. Of course, you do lose the access to a foreign IP, and some privacy, since, well the VPN gets your home Ip address, so the same that your computer might have had.
I use the VPN server app from the NAS's package manager, and I used OpenVPN. Setting things up was super easy, I just had to export the config file, and import it in GNOME's settings, after modifying the file to add the domain name that my NAS uses as the IP, and I also had to open the relevant port in my router's config, of course.
Another thing I use my NAS for is to stop paying for cloud photo and video storage. I use SYnology Photos here. It's a nice little app that you can run on your NAS and on your mobile devices. What it does is basically the same thing as Apple Photos, or GOogle Drive: you open the app, it backs everything up to your NAS, and you can access them from any web browser, manage albums
Now, for the most original use of a NAS: file storage and backups. To do that, I use the SYnology Drive client, which is available on Linux.
I use this app to create a backup of my /home directory, to my NAS storage. I also created a sync task to sync the photos that came from my phone, to my NAS, to my computer.
I also use my NAS as a file exchange thingy. When I record something on a test laptop for a video, I store all the recordings on the NAS, and I download them back from the computer I'll do the editing on.
All the storage is also accessible through Samba, so I can connect to it easily from my local network.
Now there are a few things I would like to try and setup here as well. The first one is Nextcloud. I'm planning to use the Container Manager app to use Docker and install Nextcloud with that, on the NAS.
Another thing I'd like to do is automating a download of the latest videos from my youtube subscription feed, and to create an RSS feed for that so I can use any podcast client or app to watch just these videos.
Another thing I'd like to try is to setup Kasm Workspaces: it's a self hostable solution to run desktops, operating systems, or apps remotely, and stream them to a web browser.
I'm pretty sure I can install that using Docker on the NAS, and replace the Virtual Machines manager that Synology offers with something open source. It probably won't change my workflow all that much, but open source solutions are just more my jam, and it's a fun project to try and tackle.
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The families of Iranian victims of terrorism have issued an open letter to Italy’s judiciary and top lawmakers, condemning the reception given to the ringleader of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) during her visit to Rome last Wednesday.
Turkey: Revolutionary Prisoner Turns Hunger Strike into Fast until Death
On July 31, Serkan Onur Yilmaz announced that he was transforming his hunger strike that began on November 10, 2024 into a fast until death while his health condition is critical. Started 270 days ago, this struggle aims to denounce the “well” type prisons in Turkey which are infamous for their particularly inhumane conditions of detention and their very strict solitary confinement regime. Alongside him, eight other revolutionary prisoners went on hunger strike with the same demands: Mithat Öztürk, Ali Aracı, Ayberk Demirdöğen, Fikret Akar, Ümit Çobanoğlu, Fırat Kaya, Tahsin Sağaltıcı and Gürkan Türkoğlu.
Le 31 juillet dernier, Serkan Onur Yilmaz a annoncé transformer sa grève de la faim débutée le 10 novembre 2024 en jeûne jusqu’à la mort alors que son état de santé est critique.
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@egirlyuumimain @Tony @RedTechEngineer @Mamako no like, the clip is Grafman on Randbot's show saying he thought he found a "lifelong wife" and my comment is literally just saying that they should be that way by default lol. I've said a lot of dumb shit, but that one wasn't it.
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Jesse WAS an antifascist political prisoner who was incarcerated for allegedly participating in militant community defense against American Guard, Proud Boys, and assorted right-wingers who descended upon the Pacific Beach are of San Diego, Kumeyaay land, for a day-long fascist rally on January 9, 2021. Along with being an unapologetic defender of his community, TC is a nature enthusiast, father, and artist who needs our support after spending nearly two years risking his life fighting fires in so-called LA and throughout so-called California. Despite the SD DA’s best efforts to keep him caged for his convictions and his refusal to cooperate, TC has been released! Support for our comrades inside doesn’t end when they’re out—and he needs our solidarity now more than ever as he settles back into his city, finds work, and helps raise his kid. Let’s show him some love and remind him how much he means to us. Please donate and share widely.
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@pikika @Spooke If you're gonna consider building a PC, get yourself everything that's all AMD's CPU and GPU. Just make sure you avoid Ryzen 5000 series btw.
🇺🇸 USA: Summer surge of COVID here just in time for new school year.
"Kids are heading back to class next week. That means viruses can hop from child to child that much easier with them in close quarters."
"The latest weekly number from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that COVID cases in Texas have risen by 36%"
"And most important thing is that if somebody is sick, it's best for them to stay home until they're not having a fever, and their symptoms have improved through trying to reduce their risk of transmission to others"
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I was blown away reading this new research from the site Muckrack.com, which finds a rapid decline in the number of local journalists per resident across the United States. I knew the situation wasn't great with more news sites relying on AI-based news gathering for more content, but this drop is way more precipitous than I thought:
"Using data that’s never been tapped before, we now know just how severe this local journalist shortage has become. Less than a quarter-century ago, the United States had about 40 journalists per 100,000 residents on average. Now, the equivalent number is 8.2 Local Journalist Equivalents, about a 75% decline. (Local Journalist Equivalent is a new measure we’re introducing, akin to a Full Time Equivalent or FTE).
As we navigate through 2025, finding the right support isn't just about delegating tasks – it's about building a partnership that helps your business thrive.
Picture this: It's 3 AM, and you're drowning in a sea of unanswered emails, missed calendar invites, and administrative tasks that seem to multiply like rabbits. Sound familiar? That was me last spring, before I finally admitted I needed help. Like many business owners, I'd fallen into the "I can do it all" trap. Spoiler alert: I couldn't.
The Search Begins
"I just need someone to handle my inbox," I told myself. Oh, how naive I was. As I began exploring secretarial services, I discovered a whole new world of possibilities. Modern secretarial support isn't just about managing emails and answering phones – it's about finding a true business partner who can help your company thrive.
Sarah, a fellow business owner, shared her story with me over coffee. "I went through three different secretarial services before finding the right fit," she confessed. "The first was too rigid, the second too inexperienced, and the third... well, let's just say they thought AI could replace human intuition entirely."
The Awakening
Here's what I learned: choosing the right secretarial services provider is like dating. You need chemistry, shared values, and clear communication. And just like dating, there are some definite red flags to watch out for.
I remember interviewing one provider who promised they could handle everything – and I mean everything. "We'll manage your social media, do your taxes, walk your dog, and probably solve world peace while we're at it," they claimed. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The Real Deal
After weeks of searching, I finally found my match. What made them different? They asked questions – lots of them. Instead of just listing their services, they wanted to understand my business, my pain points, and my goals. They weren't just selling secretarial services; they were offering solutions.
"Tell me about your typical day," their representative asked during our first meeting. When I described my chaos-filled schedule, she nodded knowingly. "Let's break this down into manageable pieces," she suggested. That's when I knew I'd found a keeper.
The Learning Curve
Getting started wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. There were hiccups – like the time my new virtual assistant accidentally scheduled all my meetings in Pacific Time when we're based in New York. But here's the key: they owned their mistakes and learned from them.
Making It Work
Now, six months in, I can't imagine running my business without my secretarial services team. They've become an extension of my company, anticipating needs before they arise and solving problems I didn't even know I had.
Want to find your perfect match? Here's what worked for me:
Start with a clear picture of your needs. Are you drowning in paperwork? Struggling with customer service? Make a list.
Look for providers who ask questions about your business. If they're not curious during the sales process, they won't be invested in your success later.
Test the waters with a small project. See how they handle communication, deadlines, and unexpected challenges.
Trust your gut. If something feels off during the initial conversations, it probably is.
The Happy Ending (Or Rather, Beginning)
These days, my 3 AM panic sessions are a thing of the past. My secretarial services Singapore team handles the daily administrative tsunami while I focus on growing my business. They've even introduced me to efficiency tools I never knew existed.
Last week, I ran into Sarah again. "How's it going with your new team?" she asked. I couldn't help but smile. "They just handled a client crisis while I was in a day-long strategy session," I told her. "I didn't even know about it until they sent me the resolution summary."
That's the magic of finding the right secretarial services partner – they don't just take tasks off your plate; they give you the freedom to be the business owner you always wanted to be.
The Takeaway
As we navigate through 2025, finding the right support isn't just about delegating tasks – it's about building a partnership that helps your business thrive. Take your time, trust your instincts, and remember: the right secretarial services provider is out there, ready to help you write your own success story.
And who knows? Maybe next time you're up at 3 AM, it'll be because you had a brilliant business idea, not because you're buried in administrative tasks.
Stickman Hook stands out for its minimalist elegance. The game proves that you don’t need fancy effects, just engaging gameplay is enough to keep millions of players.
Fuentes. He told people to storm the capitol on Jan 6th and was never arrested. He was caught on stream switching apps on his phone and there was gay porn in one of the apps, and he allegedly got a blowjob Destiny (might not be him. Destiny posted a video of giving some man a BJ on his Discord the day he did a stream with Fuentes). Dude is fake as fuck.
@Bernard @EvolLove @djsumdog Exactly, this one's a Jeet anchor baby telling White people we're doing mental gymnastics. Hilarious lack of self awareness really.
In this video I discuss how the UK is requiring platforms to check the ID's of their users to "protect the children" and platforms are also blocking the use ...
@nigger dcc labled me a pedophile for no reason and claimed he added me to a pedophile black list. In light of this, i took these pictures of a toad my puppy caught for me @Forestofenchantment @ube @Wiz @admin @dj @Zergling_man
@ube @dj @admin @nigger @Forestofenchantment @Zergling_man @Wiz no it kept squeeking at me and that made me sad so let him go. I just needed pics i really need a vid to show u giys it really talks pretty loud lol
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in reply to Smeetoo • • •Just fucking depressing