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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐂: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞.
This gorgeous artwork of Marlene was made by my talented baby sister. Give her some applause for this! 🫶 I also made a taglist out of boredom, so don't mind me.
Taglist to those who inspired me to make this profile and ref. sheet: @revnah1406, @welldonekhushi, @littlemissclandestine, @alypink, and @darkhazard19.
⎯ 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Name: Marlene
Full Name: Marlene Jamie Monroe
Alias(es): "Mona" (General nickname by her family), "Marlie" (childhood nickname), "Chicky" (Captain Price), "Squirt" or "Baby Girl" (Phillip Graves), "Marl" (David Mason).
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Irish, Native American, Welsh.
Hair Colour: Chestnut brown.
Eye Colour: Light brown
Height: 5’11” (181cm)
Weight: 187lbs (84.8kg)
Body Built: Athletically average.
Languages Spoken: English, Irish, Gaelic, Welsh, Cree, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Mandarin, French, German, Portuguese, etc.
Date of Birth: August 29, 2002.
Place of Birth: Fairbanks, Alaska.
Blood Type: AB-
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: N/A.
Status: Unknown.
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⎯ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦:
Myers-Briggs Type: INTJ-T (The Architect)
Calm and reserved: Despite having her moments of being a spitfire, she is actually a well composed individual and this really helps her in matters of survival. Although pretty social sometimes, then she can be completely asocial, Marlene is not exactly the kind of person who wouldn't instantly show her actual personality to others whom she'd just met. She handles stressful situations with the pressure very well most of time.
Selfless and loyal: Marlene may be an impassive and hardened young woman, but she has a good soul and heart. Those who are lucky to be a genuine friend of hers are privileged to see her display her true self at most times. Has the tendency to put others before herself. Marlene's love language is giving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch- which the latter is a rare thing of her to do frequently as a young adult now. Keeps it discreet though.
Tough as nails: She is unbelievably durable and endures a lot of life-threatening situations. Often gets underestimated by others, but tends to straighten them up with a surprise. It still hurts, yes, although she just quickly learns how to suck it up and keep going without letting it drag her down.
Jaded and weary: It's safe to mention that Marlene didn't had a normal childhood and went through a lot of hardships growing up with a paranoid survivalist of a mother. Kind of a sore spot for her to be asked about. Has a bad case of PTSD and denies her clinical diagnoses constantly. ("I'm fine." is her favourite saying) Has a complex relationship with her mother, her only parent that raised her this way, which means Marlene cares and resents her at the same time, yet she internally respects the woman who taught her most of everything she knows. She suffered from losses who were dearly significant to her... somethings she isn't ready to openly talk about. So the girl is just simply exhausted from existing.
Adaptable and intelligent, also a polyglot: If thrown into an environment that Marlene hadn't been in before, she will learn and adapt if it's necessary. Growing up traveling with her mother had taught her some things. She's quite a multilingual genius, speaks and read around 37(ish) languages, but also graduated high school at sixteen before attending Stanford University and finishing in three years for her computer science degree. So in a shorter summary, she's an eager and fantastic learner.
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⎯ 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦:
Primary Weapons: Knife, Karambit neck knife, Remington 700PSS, HK-MP5K, HK-MP5A3, TP-82, XM177E1, and Pipe Bombs.
Fighting Style: Hand-to-hand combat, some MMA.
Special Skills: Great at reading others' body languages and sensing danger.
Talents: She can learn to speak at another language in a short span of time, craft explosives such as a pipe bomb within an hour if she has the resources, and create traps with the right stuff.
Shortcomings: Can get paranoid most of the time, chronically insomniac, has some trust issues, and suffers from terrible migraines.
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⎯ 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬:
"Born and grew up outside of Fairbanks in an isolated cabin for five years of her life with her mother, who had Marlene at eighteen, and mostly traveled around on the road after. She grew up with tough love and Melissa, her mother, was fiercely overprotective with her only child. Once they settled somewhere in California when she was eight where Marlene finally got enrolled in a public school where her peers would eventually learn about her intellect. She never knew how, or where, her mother earned her huge incomes to financially support themselves, but knows Melissa just has an every important job whenever she isn't home. Besides, whenever her mother was confronted, she was just met with a firm look by her and the woman stating that it's none of her concern as Marlene should just focus on herself. Eventually this led to her rebellious behaviour before incidents occurred and slowly shaped Marlene into a withdrawn teenager in college."
"Her history with Taskforce 141 was purely platonic. Met them through her mother, one by one when she was an teenager, before the group realized she was Melissa's baby girl and they all knew the same woman who met each of them outside of their occupations. She've met Phillip Graves when she was a kid when he came by to confront her mother before a father-daughter bond was formed between them since then. David Mason is her godfather and one of the people whom Marlene looks up to- much to Graves' dismay."
"When she was done with college at nineteen and the year 2021-[REDACTED]."
"Until 2022, she was brought into the CIA's custody in middle of a late evening walk, more like by Taskforce 141, and interrogated after some evidence of her was caught stealing some invaluable intel and secrets, appearing as one of their employees, before she was picked up by a black van after that. She kept denying the accusations and evidence for weeks until Graves, allegedly dead at the time, safely liberated her despite Marlene being in a frail condition with the help from David Mason and proof that she was truly innocent. Someone had framed her."
"Then not too long hours after she was brought into his protective custody, no one knew who helped her other than the fact that she escaped CIA's custody, as one of The Shadow Company's bases was attacked. Mostly everyone made it out, but Marlene who was soon announced dead after she passed out from the blood loss with the base getting bombed into nothing once they were forced to leave her behind. Leaving Graves and David angry, distraught, and vowed to avenge her once they find the culprits. Her remains were never found after that."
Theme song: Methods of Madness by Secession Studios.
*Profile will be be updated once the story progresses and kept her backstory vague(ish) for now.
#cod oc#cod oc: marlene monroe#my oc#call of duty oc#call of duty#cod#cod bocw#cod black ops#cod mw2#cod mw3
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82. Taking Note
CW: mental health issues, institutionalised slavery, dehumanisation, box boy universe, pet whump
The pale light of an overcast winter’s day flattened all the colours; the yellow curtains, the violet saintpaulia on the windowsill, the pet’s own blonde hair, everything taking on a washed-out tinge of grey. Coriander sat at the kitchen table, pen in hand, staring at a blue notebook. Miss Lydia had asked it to choose one of the notebooks at her bookshop yesterday.
“Perhaps you would like to try writing down your thoughts?” She had suggested, gently. “It is not for me to read. I promise that I won’t. Cross my heart, and hope to die, stick a needle in my eye!”
She laughed, but the look in her brown eyes was serious.
“You can write down anything you want, and it will be for your eyes only, okay?”
The pet had nodded and told her that it understood. Now, Miss Lydia was out. She had gone for coffee with Cecilia, and the pet had elected to stay at home.
The notebook it had chosen had a Japanese-style drawing of a cresting wave on the cover, the white tips of the wave rendered with splashes in glossy silver. The white pages were neatly lined in black.
The radio was on in the background, a piece by Händel tugging at some half-remembered string at the back of the pet’s mind. Cory knew that Miss Lydia had left Radio 3 on for the pet’s sake, but that she wouldn’t mind if it changed the station, just like she hadn’t minded that the pet had chosen to stay behind when she went out.
It used to agonise endlessly over such small decisions. Did Miss Lydia want it to say yes or no? Would this thing make it a better pet, or would that?
Nowadays, more and more, it felt like it could trust that its owner said what she meant. If she needed it to come, she would let it know. If she gave it a choice, she truly wanted it to make up its own mind.
That was an unprecedented freedom. Generosity beyond its wildest dreams. It knew it was extraordinarily lucky.
It should be happy, should it not?
And it was grateful, it was!
But happiness eluded it
In the beginning, everything had brought it joy. Or, well, at least relief.
Having its wounds treated, feeling its body healing, aches and pains receding to the back of its mind and gradually fading away.
Hunger, the dull gnawing of an empty stomach, the weakness and loss of focus that comes with days and days without enough food to eat. The terrible fear of feeling your own body consuming itself to stay alive. No more!
In its life with Miss Lydia, Coriander could still feel hungry, sometimes. At the end of a long day, before lunch at work, out on a hike in the woodlands. But it never felt truly hungry. That bottomless need for sustenance was a thing of the past.
These things brought relief. The joy came later.
Miss Lydia gently petting its hair, and Coriander genuinely wanting - and daring - to lean into her touch.
Playing the tin whistle for Miss Indira and the doctor responding with enthusiastic applause.
Laughing together with Miss Lydia without the pet having to carefully guard every word to avoid angering its owner.
Working at the shop and being given a nod of approval from Miss Carla at a job well done.
Sitting in the garden and watching flowers bloom from seeds they had sown together.
These were all things of joy, of beauty. Miss Lydia was consistently fair and kind. The pet felt healthy now, strong, even. Its damaged shoulder still impeded its daily life, its scars ached sometimes, and the nightmares refused to go away, but these were mere trifles in the grand scheme of things.
So, why wasn’t it happy?
It should be. It had been.
But now, lately, it was like some undefined malaise had taken hold of the pet. A depressing weight that suffused everything, that stole joy out of everything, just like the grey winter light leaked the colours away.
Looking down on the pages, the pet realised it had written the same sentence over and over.
Why did this happen to me?
Tag List Part 1: @cupcakes-and-pain @whump-em @whumpzone @wh-wh-whu @neuro-whump @carnagecardinal @cowboy-anon @whump-me-all-night-long @redwingedwhump @myst-in-the-mirror @haro-whumps @eatyourdamnpears @bloodsweatandpotato @pinkraindropsfell @whumptywhumpdump @theydy-cringeworthy @whump-in-progress @whumpsy-daisy @nicolepascaline @whumpcreations @briars7 @shiningstarofwinter @whumppsychology @alex-ember @miss-kitty-whumptastic @whumpy-writings @in-patient-princess @youtube-fandoms-bands @goblinchildindabog @mazeish @distinctlywhumpthing @inpainandsuffering @canniboylism @icannotweave @incoherent-introspection @kim-poce @broken-typewriter @the-monarch-whumperfly @whumpers-inc @grizzlie70 @lil-whumper @writingbackwards-blog @sunflower1000 @wingedwhump @thecitythatdoesntsleep @thingsthatgo-whump-inthenight @onlybadendings @rabass @wolfeyedwitch @melancholy-in-the-morning
#pet whump#bbu#box boy universe#box boy multiverse#whump fic#pet whumpee#lydia and coriander#writeblr#original writing
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My darling Guardian Oc
First Name
Astral
Middle Name
Nípan-Inocciduois-Ascian
Last name
Astrolatry
Race
Awoken
Age
Psychical: 32
Resurrected: 882
Gender
Masculine
Pronouns
He/Him/They/Them
Disabilities: Glass Right Eye, Speech impediment (stuttering & slurring words)
Accessories: Jewelry/Chains embedded in his body
Cleanliness/Grooming: Impeccable
Posture/Gait: Perfect, Tense, Formal
Tics: Pigeon Sounds, Constantly moving hands
Coordination: When in a combative/important situation, impeccable, when relaxed, terrible due to loss of right eye.
Sexuality
Asexual
Romantic Attraction
Homoromantic
GUARDIAN STATUS
Class
Warlock
Subclass
VoidWalker
LOOKS
Skin colour
Purple W/ White spots
Eye colour
Pure White W/ Star-Like Specs
Hairstyle
Long Curly, Shaved on One Side, Grown Out Enough To Allow Some Curls To Form On Shaved Side
Hair colour
Purple-White
Height
6,6
Weight
120 LBS
Figure
Hourglass, boney
PERSONALITY
Positive
Decisive
Sincere
Punctual
Commanding
Analytical
Negative
Emotionally Unintelligent
Obsessive
Arrogant
Insecure
Distant
Likes
The Arts
Astronomy
Pigeons
Hot Chocolate
Alone Time
Dislikes
Public Spaces
Brash Noises/Movements
Ignorance
The City
The Speaker
Successes
Mastery Over The Void
Multiple Published Books
Failures
Inability To Maintain Romantic Relationship
Inability To Harness Solar Light
Mannerisms: Tsking, Whistling, Biting lips, Darting eyes, Eye contact either excessive or avoidant, thousand-yard stare, Tracing scars, Covering mouth whilst laughing/smiling, Cracking Joints, Wild Gesturing when passionate,
Educational background: Self-taught, mentored by The Speaker
Intelligence: 260, Super Genius
Self-esteem: Outwardly, very arrogant + egotistical, Internally, Crippling Fear and insecurity.
Hobbies: The Arts
Skills/talents: The Void, Extremely Fast Learning, Extraordinary Memory.
Loves: …
Morals/Virtues: Respect, Perseverance,
Phobias/Fears: Social Phobia, Agnosiophobia
Angered by: Infactural Assumptions
Pet peeves: Random Touches, Loud Speaking
Obsessed with: The Void, The Darkness
Bad habits: Easily falls into Isolation
Desires: A Romantic Relationship, Understanding
Flaws: Paranoid, Self-Destructive
Quirks: Snorts when Laughing, Loves Purple
Secrets: The harm that his isolation actually causes him
Regrets: Becoming so lonely and a legendary figure.
Languages known: English, Sign Language, Japanese, Spanish, French
Preferred communication methods: Letters or One on One Verbal Communication
Accent: Mixture of French, English, Mexican, and Japanese accents for a variety of words.
Style and pacing of speech: When Tense, Firm and Slow Speaking, Careful in pronunciation and elegant Wording. When Relaxed, Stuttering, Slurring words together, quickly speaking
Pitch: Sorophic/Hypnotic, Crisp, Ethereal
Laughter: Snorting, ‘Chocking on Air’ Mainly silent when truly laughing, booming
Smile: Hidden, rarely shows teeth
Extra Info
OCPD, Anxiety, Depression. Easily turns to obsession and isolation, struggles with any kind of socialisation not pertaining to combat/knowledge
Lived alongside Osiris in the Iron Temple, but chose to not be mentored, though many Iron Lords wished to teach him… likely just to understand why he was so powerful with the void.
The closest Iron Lord to become a mentor was Felwinter, but their bond was more familiar than anything.
The Speaker was his first and last mentor, and thus he became close with Saint aswell. Worked alongside Osiris and Saint when Osiris became Vanguard Commander, The Speaker exiled Astral a few years before Osiris’ Exile
BACKGROUND
Post-Resurrection and Red War
Astral is both the Young Wolf and Older, resurrected at the beginning of the Dark Age, he’s one of the oldest Guardians alive, he was resurrected in deep space however, it took him some decades to reach Earth. Carries more personal connections with the older Guardians that YW does in accordance to canon.
Post-Red War and Present Day
Essentially followed the storyline, but Petra was the one to kill Uldren, he didn't personally care for Cayde-6. Enjoyed aiding Osiris and later Saint 14 the most. Now he continues with his personal research, away from the city. Though he remains quick to defend it.
Personality {0-100}
Anger: 35
Arrogance: 90
Bravery: 95
Charm: 10
Combativeness: 25
Cunning: 90
Confidence: 90
Emotionality: 20
Empathy: 35
Extroversion: 0
Forgetfulness: 5
Hostility: 50
Impulsiveness: 30
Intelligence: 100
Jealousy: 25
Loyalty: 95
Materialism: 80
Maturity: 90
Naivety: 0
Optimism: 15
Patience: 75
Pettiness: 30
Rationality: 85
Realism: 55
Responsibility: 80
Selfishness: 40
Seriousness: 80
Sociability: 10
Stubbornness: 60
Trustworthiness: 85
Vanity: 100
Relationships: {0-Hostile, 35=Frenemy, 50=Neutral, 65=Friends, 80=Best Friends, 90=Crush, 100=Lovers}
Ada-1: 50
Amanda: 45
Ana Bray: 55
Asher Mir: 75
Banshee-44: 65
Cayde-6: 35
Sloane: 50
Zavala: 65
Crow: 80
Devivrim Kay: 65
Drifter: 40
Caiatl: 60
Eris Morn: 70
Eva Lavante: 55
Exo Stranger: 45
Ikora Rey: 35
Saladin Forge: 85
Shaxx: 85
Mara Sov: 35
Misraaks: 70
Osiris: 90
Saint-14: 90
Petra Venj: 35
Rahool: 50
Shaw Han: 75
Hawthorne: 60
Tess Everis: 50
The Spider: 0
Variks: 75
Xür: 65
Forever Friend: Saladin Forge
Nemesis: The Spider
Rival: Petra Venj
Mentor: The Speaker
Student: Crow
Trusts The Most: Osiris, Saint,
Trusts The Least: Spider, Mara Sov
Would Die For: Anyone 50 And Above
Merely Tolerates: Drifter
Confides In: Shaxx
Platonic Contact: Zavala
Misses The Most: Sagira
Doesn't Understand: Mara Sov
Favourite Vanguard: Zavala
Enemy They Understand: Vex
GHOST
Name
Sagitta
‘Keystone’
Gender
Feminine
Ghost Shell
Sanctified Vigilance
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oh? Don't like Tamers? It ain't my favorite either but usually people like it, any particular reason? Or is it like me with 02, just a general dislike you can't place?
Huh, amazed to realize I haven't actually aired my grievances with it on here before. Peculiar.
So this is absolutely going to turn into a long post, apologies in advance, but the ultimate thesis of fundamental issues I have with Tamers is that it sets out to be a dark deconstruction of a 'Mons series but does very little that's interesting or compelling with it.
(Full disclosure, most of what I have seen of Tamer is the dub version. I have seen a few portions of it in its original Japanese, but not all of it. Due to that, it is entirely possible that some of my issues with the season are better addressed there- however, I have also been told that Tamers was the most faithful dub done thusfar with very little changes made)
I'll try to format into bullets for the sake of cleanliness
-First and foremost, one of the main differentiating factors in Tamers compared to prior seasons is supposedly that Digimon do die when defeated as opposed to being reborn. That's supposed to be a lot of what makes this season 'dark' but I can't help but find it flawed. Characters dying was already pretty important to the first two seasons, even when it came to the Digimon themselves- heck, Wizardmon by himself was one of the most impactful losses in the series overall, and he was never reborn due to having died in the human world. It's hard to feel like this is such an abrupt change to the status quo when it was present in the first season. Not to the same severity, sure, but it feels like far less of a brazen change.
-(Even without straight-up permadeath, the other seasons were still able to have plenty of threats and terrible fates! Even if they would come back later, characters dying was still something treated with weight and sorrow instead of being brushed off. I know it's heavily opinionated, but just having 'and then a character dies' as the end-all be-all bad end starts to feel dull and uninteresting after long enough. I feel like a similar example to this is with the dub version of Yu-Gi-Oh! Shadow Realm jokes aside, it at least offered something a little different as opposed to the more liberal use of killing in the source material. Limitation breeds creativity.)
-In general, I'm just not a huge fan of Konaka's style. That's much more of a personal thing than an actual issue. I think he tends to rely more on atmosphere and dark motifs rather than substance. It feels sort of like his style is an actual example of the mentality that 'Evangelion and Madoka Magica are just edgy deconstructions for the sake of being edgy' that is still alive today, despite the fact that both examples use that deconstruction to say something and make a point.
-(I feel that his work tends to lack a similar sense of substance in Tamers. It's also very hard to not bring up his increasing fixation on conspiracy theories and rallying against 'political correctness' and 'cancel culture' over the last decade or so. While I know those don't overtly tie into Tamers, in hindsight it's easy to see some of those themes in a slighter sense, and in general it just sours a lot of his work in hindsight)
-Explicitly making the first two seasons fictional in-universe made little sense to me. While I don't have an issue with that fundamentally, it's that it completely borks up the timeline when Ryo gets introduced later and how any of that is supposed to work just never gets explained or clarified
-Actually yeah on that note lemme skip ahead and talk about Ryo. I know sixth ranger-types that get added later are common to this series but in my opinion he's easily one of the worst implemented. He might've been neat as a cameo, but he instead ends up being a main character for the last leg of the series. He's a canon foreigner from the Wonderswan games, which only so many people would have been familiar with, but neither his presence in Tamers nor the plot of the Wonderswan titles are given much explanation to get newcomers up to speed on who he is or what his relevance is. He's just kinda here
-He also doesn't really do much to make up for his late introduction and lack of explanation. Really it mostly feels like his main role is to be good at everything, especially in regard to being the one guy that's better at the card game than Rika. While I know a lot of her character development was about learning humility, a lot of that had already been done by the time he showed up, and it feels like an underhanded way of making her appear weaker.
-The cards. I think it could've been a half-decent series gimmick, I mean Xros Wars did something similar and kept it consistent, but that consistency was lacking in Tamers and led it to feel half-baked. The cards served a purpose in a few instances, mostly for evolution, but the modification aspect feels poorly integrated and isn't really used much in the latter half of the season
-The Digital World isn't majorly developed in the story. Which sucks, because I really liked the approach they took to it! It was distinctly different from the Adventure series', being more alien and unsettling. We get information on how it was formed, but I felt it lacked a lot of punch given that we see so little of it.
-The whole arc with the Devas just kinda...stops. We get 90% of the way through and follow them into the Digital World to confront their master (or at least one of them) and then the fight just gets cut off. If we were just gonna be able to have a peaceful resolution and collaboration with Zhuqiaomon anyway why did we go to the trouble of building him up as an antagonist and slaughtering several of his minions. Are none of the Devas especially bothered that several of their underlings just died? Are we going to analyze any implications of their deaths instead of just brushing them off?
-I do love Calumon, I thought his antics were cute, but fundamentally his main purpose was to be a plot trinket.
-Kazu and Kenta were mostly useless to the plot and didn't have much character development, there wasn't much bonding between them and their partners, MarineAngemon was pretty overpowered and it's not explained why a side character is the only one to have a Mega-level as their default partner.
-There are twice as many secondary characters as main characters and almost none of them get much character development. Many times while watching I would think to myself 'why are you even here'
-I think Jeri's arc was interesting in theory, but implemented a little oddly. I felt like her main purpose in the series was to have bad things happen to her and there was a point partway through the D-Reaper arc where it started to feel excessive. I don't understand the point of psychologically tormenting a 10/12 year old for several episodes straight to the point where they try to kill themselves on-screen. She was simultaneously very important to the final arc of the series but does very little of her own volition aside from being a prisoner in need to rescue.
And don't get me wrong, there are things I think the season does very well! I liked Impmon's arc, I like the smaller primary cast allowing for more interpersonal moments and a closer bond between tamers and partners, while also giving the 'Mons themselves a lot more fleshed out personalities compared to the past two seasons (in particular both Rika and Renamon were highlights in term of character development by themselves and with each other), I like the heavier use of computer motifs, and I'm not wholly opposed to the darker tone it tried to go for.
But I think a decent amount of my dislike comes from the sheer amount of praise this season gets. I'd be fine accepting it as a flawed yet ambitious offering that offers plenty of its own original flair, but I constantly see people call it the 'best season by far' pretty much entirely because of its darker themes. I feel it tends to get overhyped for its 'grittiness' despite not implementing it all that well or feeling like it does much meaningful with that darker tone aside from using it for shock value. To me Tamers symbolizes a lot of the internet's tendency to go 'darker = more adult = inherently better than something more 'childish'' so that tends to sour my view of it quite a bit. I just wish its flaws were looked at more often, because I feel fans tend to be a lot more critical of the other seasons and Tamers doesn't get that kind of scrutiny
#suicide tw#oookay that did get long my bad#I am unnecessarily opinionated again whoopsie#I've just seen way too many condescending Tamers fans over the years#I'm sure plenty of them are perfectly lovely#but just let me enjoy 02 and frontier in peace I know they're jank as hell#I'm not here for fucking mozart I'm watching Digimon#ask#digimon#digimon tamers
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Warnings: Mentions of Body image Issues, Severe weight loss, past mental health issues
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Meet the OC - Emery
Name: Emery Annbeth Weston
From: Denver, CO
Born: 9th November, 1993
Siblings: 1 younger brother
Hair color: brown
Eye Color: brown
Height: 5’6
Weight: 124 lbs
When she was 12, she developed an eating disorder, due to bullying that occurred from school. Despite being a perfect weight for her age, people called her names (fat, ugly) so she stopped eating almost completely. It got to an extreme, when she was 15 and barely weighed 71 pounds.
For her 16th birthday, her family took her to a nearby WWE Smackdown show, where she was able to meet some of her favorites (Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, Beth Phoenix). The one that stood out the most to her, that took time to really talk to her, was Kofi Kingston. Just seeing how thin she was worried Kofi, and he made a deal with her—Get to a healthy weight, and when she becomes a star, he’ll team with her and they’ll win the (to be created) intergender tag team championships.
Emery was filled with emotions after their talk, and while it took quite some time, she eventually got to a healthy weight and even began getting some muscle mass.
Favorite Wrestlers growing up:
Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Lita
Debuts in Wrestling:
October 2013 – Ring of Honor
March 2015 – New Japan Pro Wrestling
Officially joined Bullet Club in June 2015
May 2019 – All Elite Wrestling
Wrestling Style:
Arial, slight risk taker (look at who her favorites were, after all)
Paired With:
Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page, Riley/El Phantasmo, Damian Priest, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, Wardlow, Jay White (Potentially: Jey Uso, Trent Seven, Chuck Taylor)
Best Friends with:
Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Hangman Adam Page, Jay White, Kyle O’Reilly
Friends with:
Austin Creed, Kofi Kingston, Marko Stunt, El Phantasmo, Chuck Taylor, Brandon Cutler
Who is like Family to her?
Kyle O'Reilly: She's rather protective over; make sure he's keeping an eye on his sugar levels and always has a snack on hand for him if need be
Matt and Nick: They met her early in her career and took her in under their wings, helping to train her when they were in the area. They're rather protective over her, love to tease her on occasion, and they wouldn't trade her for the world.
Who would she like to meet in the Business?
Finn Balor
Damian Priest
Pete Dunne (birthday twins~ )
Imperium (4 members, Walter, Fabian, Marcel and Thatcher)
Seth Rollins
First Crush:
Jeff Hardy
Hobbies:
Playing Video Games, photography, travel and drawing
If she couldn’t wrestle anymore she would:
Either just be a streamer or become a professional artist/start own business
Secret of hers:
She mayyyy, (or may not 😒 ) have a thing for older guys. 8-13 years older than her.
Languages known:
Japanese (10%)
Italian (78%)
English
Spanish (9%)
French (24%)
Phobias: Snakes, drowning
Number of Tattoos: 5
Number of Piercings: 2 (normal ear ones – though during her Bullet Club Dark Angel days, she did consider getting a lip and tongue piercing)
Any History of broken bones?
When she was 6, she fractured a bone in her arm. Luckily, it didn’t require surgery.
Any injuries from wrestling?
In early 2014, after starting in ROH, she got knocked off a ladder and landed awkwardly. No concussions or breaks/fractures, but she sprained her ankle.
Mid 2014, she was on the receiving end of a face-plant type maneuver and her nose got broken. They were able to reset it and it healed fine.
Behind the Story of ‘Dark Angel’ persona
For the beginning of her career, Emery was a baby face. She didn’t want to be booed; she didn’t want to be a ‘bad guy’. She liked being a baby face. A lot of people suggested she try though, to see if she liked it or not, and if not then it could always be switched back.
She wasn’t convinced though.
When she made the trip to Japan, it was only meant to be temporary, for a few months at most. She got to hang out with her ROH friends like the Bucks—who in turn, introduced her to Kenny.
That was the moment all plans went out the window. The two of them hit it off and became almost inseparable. Gaming, arcades, cat cafes—they bonded over everything it seemed like. She got a good look at his Heel persona, the Cleaner, and wondered… perhaps it wouldn’t be too terrible?
With a little nudge from Kenny and some artistic input, they worked together in just mere months to create the Dark Angel version. Short blue hair, almost all black, punk-style clothing, and a badass attitude
At first, she only wore more moderate clothing. Things that covered her-- issues stemming from her weight issues as a teen. However, after many conversations with not only Kenny, but Jay, Ibushi, Matt, Nick, and both Adams, she risked it all and wore slightly more revealing clothing, short shorts, skirts and cut-off shirts. And she began to love her body.
She’d cost people matches, interfere, attack people – even people twice her size—and she done it all with a smile and laughing maniacally.
Some people compared her to Harley Quinn or even the Joker.
Over the course of the next year, Emery got better at conniving and being devious, calculating and began to show disregard for Bullet Club enemies.
In 2017, she went with Kenny and got her first tattoo. A full-size pair of Angel wings on her back. After getting it, she no longer needed to wear the wing prop she had worn in previous years.
She figured, if she played an Angel, she might as well have wings. This is the moment that brought upon Kenny nicknaming her his ‘Angel’
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Wellness Wednesday:
Back To Reality
I will admit that it felt uneasy taking a week long Thanksgiving vacation from work, but once I got in the thick of lounging around I didn't give work a second thought.
What did I do?
Not much - and it was spectacular!
I only left my hideaway twice - once for snacks and once for entertainment - the rest of the week was jam packed with lounging and gaming (VR and Boardgames).
I ended up leaving my vacation dreading going back to work and slightly addicted to VR gaming.
Oh! And one other note - one side effect from losing weight that I discovered - apparently I lost all the good cushioning in my butt and now I can't handle sitting in a car longer than 2 hours. My rear end was killing me - absolute worst part of the vacation - and to be honest there could have been worse things.
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48th CHECK-IN:
Current Goals:
Lose 52 lbs: Completed
Loss 52 lbs as of 4/12/2023
Milestone: Loss 100 lbs as of 11/01/2023
New Goal: Maintain or Continue on The Weight Loss Path
Avoid "Junk Food"
Minimize Take-Out / Fast Food Consumption
Short Term:
Vegetarian-ish Diet: Completed
End Date: 4/09/2023 - 46 Days Total
Groundhog Day Diet: Completed*
10/01/2023 - 10/31/2023
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Meal Tracker:
THURSDAY
Lunch:
Turkey
(4) Sweet Hawaiian Buns
(4) Scoops of Mashed Potatoes
- Gravy
(4) Scoops of Corn
(4) Scoops of Green Bean Casserole
(2) Scoops of Stuffing
(2) Glasses of Chocolate Milk
Snack:
Bag of BBQ Corn Nuts
(2 - 0.5oz) Bags of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn
Bag of Ranch Corn Nuts
Bag of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn
Supper:
Guy Fieri's Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
FRIDAY
Lunch:
(Leftover) Turkey Sandwich
- Mayo
Snack:
Bag of Orville Redenbacher Ultimate Butter Popcorn
Bag of BBQ Corn Nuts
Small Plate of Buffalo Chicken Dip
- (2) Pieces of Toast
Supper:
(2) Bowls of Crockpot Chili
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
SATURDAY
Breakfast:
(2) El Monterey Signature Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, & Cheese Burritos
(2) El Monterey Signature Egg, Sausage, Cheese, & Potato Burritos
- Mix of Sour Cream and Salsa
Snack:
Bag of Ranch Corn Nuts
Beer Cheess Dip
(1) Slice of Bread
Lunch:
(2) Softshell Tacos
- Ground Beef
- Lettuce
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
Supper:
Banquet Mega Bowl: Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac N' Cheese
SUNDAY
Snack:
Bag of Corn Poppers Beer Cheese Popcorn
Bag of BBQ Corn Nuts
Individual Bag of Sahale Snacks Pomegranate Vanilla Flavored Cashews Glazed Mix
Individual Bag of Sahale Snacks Classic Fruit + Nuts Trail Mix
Supper:
Chipotle Chicken and Pineapple Burrito
- Extra Large Tortilla
- Herdez Shredded Chicken
- Dole Pineapple Chunks
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- Restaurant Style Salsa
- Ole West Queso
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
- Bag Yakitori Chicken with Japanese Style Fried Rice
(6) Slices of Cheddar Cheese
(10) Slices of Pepperjack Cheese
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
MONDAY
Lunch:
(2) Turkey & Swiss on Wheat Toast
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
Snack:
(3 - 0.5oz) Bags of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn
Serving of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix
Supper:
Can of Progresso Rigati Pasta & Meatball Soup
- 10 Crackers
(10) Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
TUESDAY
Lunch:
Turkey & Swiss on Wheat Toast
Serving of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix
Snack:
Serving of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix
Bag of Orville Redenbacher Ultimate Butter Popcorn
Supper:
Can of Progresso Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
WEDNESDAY
Lunch:
(2) Turkey & Pepperjack on Wheat Toast
Snack:
(2) Servings of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix
Serving of Kirkland Signature Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoned Almonds
Bag of Orville Redenbacher Ultimate Butter Popcorn
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
Supper:
(8) LaPaloma Beef & Cheese Empanadas
(12) Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks
- Paul Newman's Marinara Sauce
(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk
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Workouts:
THURSDAY
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]
FRIDAY
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]
SATURDAY
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]
SUNDAY
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Squats [4 sets of 25]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
MONDAY
* Afternoon Workout *
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
* Evening Workout *
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
TUESDAY
* Morning Workout *
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
* Afternoon Workout *
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
* Evening Workout *
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
WEDNESDAY
(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]
(100) Glute Bridges[4 sets of 25]
(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]
(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]
(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]
(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]
(10 min) Planks [10 Sets of 1 min]
(5 min) 6 Inches [10 Sets of 30 sec]
(100) Leg Lifts [10 Sets of 10]
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WEIGHT TRACKER:
Starting Weight (Noon, 1/01/2023): XXX.X lbs
Weight at Last Check-In, 11/22/2023:-0.4 lbs
Weight As of Noon, 11/29/2023: -0.4 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -101.4 lbs
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Closing Thoughts:
The Good:
I had a nice relaxing week away from work.
Caught up on some reading and actually finished two books on top of a stack of comics.
The Bad:
Neglected some chores during my time off and now I have some cleaning/tidying up to do.
The Ugly:
Although my week was relaxing - my sleep schedule was definitely thrown for a tailspin. Been lowkey exhausted all week and have been haphazardly falling asleep randomly in the middle of the day.
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Various Facts And Health Benefits Of Kei Apple
Kei apple has become a household name in Japan since the late 1970s. It’s also known as kiwi apple or Japanese Kiwifruit (Kiwiana). This fruit was initially called Japanese Kiwi due to its similarity to the kiwis found in New Zealand. These days, however, it is commonly used interchangeably.
Today, Kei apples are grown in several countries around the globe, from Spain (where they are also called Pimpinela) to Chile. The United States produces about 75% of the total global production.
“Kei Apples” is used in cooking in various ways. For example, they can be eaten fresh or added to juices and smoothies. They can also be fermented into alcohol. Another way to enjoy them is to add their flavor to ice cream. Some food producers even freeze them and serve them as dessert bars.
Regarding nutrition, Kei apples have less sugar than regular apples but more vitamin C than regular oranges. They are also exceptionally rich in fiber. That means that these fruits will not cause you to gain weight quickly. Kei apples contain higher levels of antioxidants than any other fruit on earth. They may help prevent cancerous cells from growing and even protect your skin against sunburn.
There are two types of Kei apples: Red-skinned and Green-skinned. Both styles come in different shapes and sizes, depending on where they were grown. Generally speaking, green-skinned varieties tend to be smaller, while red-skinned ones tend to be larger.
Health Benefits Of Kei Apple (Dovyalis caffra)
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1. Antioxidant-Rich:
A recent study revealed that critical apples contain antioxidants such as polyphenol compounds that fight our body’s free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive oxygen molecules that destroy healthy tissue. This makes critical apples perfect for preventing diseases like cancer and heart disease.
2. Anti-Inflammatory:
Due to their high anti-inflammatory properties, kei apples are suitable for people suffering from inflammation-related disorders. It helps reduce swelling and pain caused by arthritis, sore muscles, wounds, and injuries.
3. Anti-Cancer:
The presence of lycopene and beta-carotene helps fight off harmful substances that cause cancer. Lycopene is an organic compound in many plants, including tomatoes, watermelons, guavas, and papayas. Beta carotene is a fat-soluble plant pigment found mainly in carrots. Both chemicals help slow cell division so that cells cannot mutate into abnormal forms.
4. Good source of Vitamin C:
Like all citrus fruits, Kei apples are loaded with vitamin C. However, apples provide most of their vitamin C content during ripening, unlike other fruit. During storage, vitamin C begins to degrade and become oxidized. So, it’s important to consume fresh apples whenever possible.
5. Nutrient Rich:
Like all other fruits, the nutrients found in Kei apples are vital for human health. Among the vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids, there are several notable ones.
For example, potassium aids normal muscle contraction and relaxation. Magnesium is known to prevent bone loss following menopause. And iron helps us produce blood. I do not forget that fiber plays an integral role in digestion and absorption.
6. Blood Pressure Lowering:
Another benefit of consuming Kei apples is their ability to lower blood pressure. High blood pressure has been linked to chronic ailments like coronary artery disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
7. Diuretic:
Consuming apples can also aid in reducing fluid retention in your body. Because they contain citric acid, these products stimulate your kidneys to excrete excess fluids out of your body. To reap maximum benefits, make sure you drink plenty of water on top of eating Kei apples regularly.
8. Digestive Aid:
Apples contain pectin, a natural substance that acts as a digestive aid. Pectin promotes peristalsis, the movement of food through the intestines. When combined with fiber, it helps pass stool quickly and easily.
9. Treats constipation:
You may cause constipation due to a low magnesium intake level. One way to remedy this is to eat Kei apples since they have more than double the amount of magnesium compared to regular apples.
Original Source:- https://neconnected.co.uk/2022/12/02/various-facts-and-health-benefits-of-kei-apple/
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Training Improved Text Embeddings with Large Language Models
New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/training-improved-text-embeddings-with-large-language-models/
Training Improved Text Embeddings with Large Language Models
Text embeddings are vector representations of words, sentences, paragraphs or documents that capture their semantic meaning. They serve as a core building block in many natural language processing (NLP) applications today, including information retrieval, question answering, semantic search and more.
vector embedding
Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3 have shown impressive capabilities in few-shot learning and natural language generation. Can we leverage LLMs to also advance the state of text embeddings? In their paper “Improving Text Embeddings with Large Language Models“, researchers from Microsoft propose a novel method that achieves superior results by generating synthetic training data with LLMs and fine-tuning on it.
Challenges with Existing Methods
Traditional text embedding techniques like weighted averages of word vectors or TF-IDF fail to adequately capture the rich contextual information in text. More recent methods based on pre-trained language models like BERT obtain much better context-aware embeddings.
However, they require complex multi-stage training pipelines:
Pre-train on billions of weakly labeled or artificial text pairs
Fine-tune on limited hand-curated datasets
This demands massive compute resources and human effort for data collection. The training data is also constrained in diversity and language coverage. For instance, the BEIR benchmark comprises datasets for only 15 retrieval tasks in English.
Existing methods predominantly use smaller BERT-style architectures as the backbone model. They are unable to take advantage of more advanced LLMs and related techniques.
Methodology: Synthetic Data Generation with LLMs
To overcome these limitations, the researchers propose a novel single-stage training approach that leverages LLMs like GPT-3 and GPT-4 to generate diverse synthetic training data.
The key steps are:
Task Taxonomy: Define a taxonomy that categorizes text embedding tasks into:
Asymmetric tasks (query and document not paraphrases e.g. search)
Symmetric tasks (query and document are paraphrases e.g. semantic similarity)
Prompt Design: Create prompt templates tailored to each task type that guide the LLM to generate relevant training examples.
Synthetic Data Generation: Prompt the LLM with the designed prompts to generate hundreds of thousands of (query, document) pairs covering a wide variety of semantic tasks across 93 languages.
Model Training: Fine-tune a powerful open-source LLM such as Mistral on the synthetic data using contrastive loss.
This methodology allows creating ample training data for diverse tasks in multiple languages without any human labeling effort. By leveraging the knowledge already embedded in LLMs through pre-training on web-scale corpora, we can synthesize high-quality data precisely tailored for text embeddings.
The researchers demonstrate this with a 2-step prompting strategy:
Prompt GPT-4 to suggest potential retrieval tasks
Prompt for generating high-level retrieval tasks
Prompt it again to generate (query, document) samples based on the suggested tasks
n generate (query, positive, hard negative) triplets
Some key aspects of the prompt design:
Natural language prompts for intuitive human-like instructions
Placeholders to encourage diversity (e.g. query length, clarity, document length)
Combining data from multiple templates for the same task type
Weighting languages based on resource availability
In total, they were able to generate 500k text embedding examples at a compute cost of 180M tokens. The dominant language was English (43%) followed by Polish, Japanese, Italian and others.
For model training, they opted for fine-tuning the open-source 7B parameter Mistral model instead of smaller BERT-style architectures. Since Mistral was already pre-trained on massive text corpora, no additional contrastive pre-training was needed. Adding it provided negligible improvements.
The entire fine-tuning took less than 1k steps, using a mix of synthetic and human-labeled data. This demonstrates the sample efficiency of the proposed approach.
Results
The researchers evaluated their model on the MTEB benchmark, which covers diverse tasks across classification, clustering, semantic similarity, summarization and information retrieval.
Their model outperformed previous state-of-the-art by 2.4 points in average score, establishing new records for nearly every category:
Model Previous SOTA Proposed Model Classification 76.0 78.5 Clustering 46.1 50.3 Pairwise Classification 87.1 88.3 Reranking 60.0 60.2 Retrieval 54.3 56.9 STS 83.1 84.6 Summarization 31.6 31.4 Average 64.2 66.6
Remarkably, even without using any labeled data and training solely on synthetic data, it achieved competitive accuracy – only 3.5 points behind the fully supervised model. This demonstrates the viability of generating text embeddings just using LLMs, without human annotation effort.
The researchers also evaluated on the multilingual MIRACL benchmark covering 18 languages. Their model outperformed previous best on high-resource languages but was weaker on low-resource ones. They hypothesize this could be mitigated by pre-training LLMs more extensively on low-resource languages.
In summary, text embeddings trained on LLM-generated synthetic data establish new state-of-the-art results, while using simpler and more efficient training compared to prior multi-stage approaches. With further research intoprompt engineering and synthetic data quality, this methodology could greatly advance multilingual text embeddings.
Analysis
This work offers several valuable takeaways:
LLMs like GPT-3 and GPT-4 have an impressive ability to generate high-quality synthetic training data for diverse NLP tasks when prompted appropriately. This can reduce reliance on human-labeled data.
For text embeddings, contrastive pre-training provides negligible gains over just fine-tuning models like Mistral that already have trillion-scale pre-training. This is an important insight into training efficiency.
Retrieval augmented generation methods are enabling LLMs to dynamically access external knowledge. Hence improving text embeddings is valuable for enhancing these LLMs.
There is significant room for improvement in low-resource languages. Multilingual LLMs pre-trained on more representative data could help close this gap.
Conceptually, language modeling and text embeddings are two sides of the same coin – understanding language semantics. With synthetic data prompting, LLMs can be organically fine-tuned into embedders without complex pipelines.
Some promising directions for future work include:
Leveraging open-source LLMs like GPT-NeoX to generate synthetic data
Exploring lightweight post-training to adapt embedders to longer contexts
Development of prompt engineering techniques to control quality and task coverage
Methods to improve inference latency and storage costs for industrial usage
Beyond beating benchmarks, employing large language models to enhance text embeddings opens up intriguing possibilities for the future. As LLMs continue to advance in their mastery over natural language, their aptitude for generating high-fidelity synthetic data is likely to improve as well.
However, critical research directions remain to translate this potential into real-world impact.
Customization and Control
A key benefit of synthetic data is the ability to programmatically generate examples tailored to specific needs. As the paper demonstrated, prompt engineering allows creating training data for hundreds of thousands of embedding tasks.
Yet, current prompt design practices remain more an art than science. Developing systematic, reproducible methods to precisely control the properties of generated data would expand the applicability of this technique.
For instance, techniques to modulate factors like the complexity, ambiguity and novelty of examples could help address robustness issues in downstream tasks. Dynamic prompt generation to match evolving real-world distributions is another open challenge.
Training at Scale
While pre-trained LLMs already encode substantial linguistic knowledge, their data generation skills are likely to enhance further with additional scale. Models like GPT-4 trained on trillions of tokens of internet text exhibit strong few-shot learning, but have not been optimized specifically for synthesizing training data.
Architectures and objectives tailored to bootstrapping self-supervised data generation at web-scale could substantially advance the quality and efficiency of this methodology. Efficient integration of retrieved knowledge to complement learned knowledge is another promising direction.
Multitask and Multilingual
As the paper noted, improving performance on low-resource languages remains an issue. Rather than pre-train a single massive LLM, an alternative is training a fleet of smaller expert models that specialize in particular data modalities or language domains.
Such an ensemble approach could help improve coverage over rare tasks and languages by sharing representations learned across experts. Continual learning to expand language and task expertise over time is also an exciting prospect.
In conclusion, this paper introduces an innovative concept of synthesizing training data from LLMs to create performant text embeddings. Their results demonstrate the effectiveness of this methodology, outperforming previous benchmarks. As LLMs and synthetic data techniques progress, tapping into their knowledge to train embedders could become a highly promising direction.
#ai#applications#approach#Aptitude#Art#artificial#benchmark#benchmarks#BERT#Building#Capture#challenge#complexity#data#data collection#data quality#datasets#Design#direction#diversity#domains#efficiency#embeddings#engineering#English#Future#gap#GPT#GPT-3#GPT-4
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Hajime no Ippo What if:
(What if Miyata beat Mashiba in the Rookie King Tournament?)
-As in the manga. It was Clear that Miyata had Mashiba on the ropes and it was through a dirty move that Mashiba got the advantage and then won the fight.
-But in this scenario, Mashiba’s trick failed. Miyata noticed and reacted. The end result was a victory for Miyata. Promise achieved.
-The finals of the East Rookie King Tournament. Ippo doesn’t injure his fist like he does when he was angry. He is motivated, both sides are excited.
-Ippo gets his training to fight the clearly improved Miyata. And Miyata has begun training to beat Ippo specifically.
-The finals arrive and both boxers are excited.
-Now Like many people, I do believe that Mashiba was not better than Miyata, But that Miyata was still a tough opponent. And Ippo did struggle with Mashiba, however. He also wasn’t 100% in that fight and his mental state was in a darker place. Ippo right now was probably comparable to when he was fighting Sendo in the all rookie king match.
-Miyata also didn’t go through the loss that helped him grow. So I would still say that they would both be comparable.
-But with the power of Plot armor and determination, I think Ippo would Barely scrape a win. Likely in the fourth round. By K O.
-Now would Ippo stop boxing after that? Nah, After Fighting Miyata, he would probably want to fight him again. They were officially rivals now.
-Ippo would then fight Sendo and now that he had fought Miyata and felt a true rival fight. He would be motivated to keep going. Since there was no injury to his fist. Ippo’s fight with Sendo had less worries. And I think Ippo would actually be stronger than he was in the manga. But the result would be the same. Ippo winning the match.
-I do think after graduation, Miyata would tell Ippo he was going to train as in the OPBF, as he feels the gap between them has widened and he wants his Rematch. Which I think will motivate Ippo even more.
-As for Mashiba, how would he be different? Honestly, he’d probably have a more focused hatred of Miyata, but also the guy that beat the guy that beat him. And that guy starts seeing his sister? Oh hell no. He definitely doesn’t approve.
-But Mashiba went up to the same weight class he was in the manga.
-Mashiba does become the Japanese champ.
-And Ippo like in canon, still loses to Date.
-Interestingly though, because of the strength of Ippo at the time (thanks to his fight with Miyata) Ippo was a stronger foe for Volg. Volg had to resort to his more natural style but as he wasn’t used to it, he lost. This made Volg resort to this style when fighting Sendo, and since Volg Barely lost to Sendo because of decision. This let Volg turn it over and win the Japanese Featherweight title.
- This did ensure that his sick mother got the money she needed for care and she could survive.
-Now Ippo had a new goal, to fight Volg.
-Meanwhile Sendo goes back to training and now seeing Volg as one heck of a goal!
-Ippo has his match where he discovered the Dempsey roll.
-Since Volg was the champion, he wasn’t in as much of a rush as Sendo was, but he was still winning.
-I actually think Volg would decide to take on the world After one more title defense. Using Ippo as his final test.
-Ippo vs Volg rematch. Which Volg was now much stronger and more analytical. But Ippo having had more opponents would have learned the shortcomings of the Dempsey roll, and been ready to fight Volg.
-A fight on the level of Sendo vs Ippo in Canon. But arguably even harder. Ippo wins the match. Volg decides to head home after, believing he owes to his mother to rest. Ippo becomes the champ. And there we have the title defenses from before.
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My personal goals for 2024
Hiii everyone! i’m new here so if you have ANY tips on how I can become the best version of myself pls tell me (´･ω･｀*)
Physical appearance:
- Workout to loose weight (if anyone has recommendations i would be happy to hear)
- Dress in a style im comfortable in
- Keep good hygiene
- Start skincare
- Get rid of my dark marks
- Start a good weight loss diet
School:
- Study for better grades
- pay attention in class
Since i’m finishing School soon i’m not sure what I could add (*･ ･*)
- finish my japanese lessons
Self improvement:
- Drink more water
- Walk more
- Go to sleep earlier
- Keep my room clean
- Clean out my closet
- Get closer to God
- Save up money
Social life:
- be confident
- find the right people to hang out with
- go out more
- be kind to everyone
This is all i could think of for now, if you have any tips on how I could also improve myself i would really appreciate it (*^^*)
Happy New year!!
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Biography and Character Information of Zack Hernández Consuelo:
Zack was born in Central Los Angeles on November 16. He grew up in a low-income household with his mother named Eliana Maritza Consuelo, who worked as a housekeeper, his father named Alejandro Hernández, who worked at a friend’s restaurant, his little brother named Mateo, and his little sister named Liliana. He had a peaceful and average childhood doing activities such as pretend adventures or role-playing with math-linking cubes. By Middle School, Zack had grown to be mostly introverted to his classmates, interacting more with his teachers and only focusing on his passions like Art and writing while trying to keep good grades afloat.
By late 10th grade in High School, Zack developed a passion for learning and critical thinking, so he brought plenty of notebooks to research and take notes on many subjects inside and outside school that interested him, such as World/U.S. History, Economics, Algebra, Psychology, and Biology. He started to learn his parents' native language, Spanish, both in school and at home, while learning to speak and write other languages in his free time, from French, German, Russian, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese to Japanese. He also studied and practiced strategization through playing games like battleship and chess, the ladder being his favorite childhood game where he used to be a chess fanatic. By 12th grade, Zack tried to be more social with his classmates during classes, field trips, projects, and school events like dances or holiday-themed lunchtime festivals at the cafeteria.
While it improved his social skills, Zack hopes to do something more; by graduation, he already picked his college a year in advance and knew what to do in his life: become an artist, entrepreneur, and a book author of fiction in many genres. While attending his first year at college, Zack always had a fondness for boxing. He entertained the idea of becoming a boxer, and he wanted to lose weight since he grew a little overweight and needed more exercise, according to his doctor. And so he decided to first sign up for both his school’s health and fitness program and nutrition program. After a year and a half, the result was losing around 40-50 pounds, from 188-193 pounds to 135-145 pounds, all thanks to his determination and passion. Once he lost weight and gained strength, he knew he was ready to train for boxing.
Stats
Fighter Spirit: 4
Consciousness : 4
Cockiness: 3.5
Ring IQ: 4.5
Power: 4
Stamina: 4
Gut Armor: 4
Leg Strength: 4
Name: Zack Hernández Consuelo
Nickname: El Zorro Emboscada
Weight: Between 135-145
Height: 5’4
Style: Orthodox/Counter-Puncher
Occupation: University Student and Professional Boxer.
Signature Move: Hook, Jab, Uppercut Combo. Spamming Combo.
Title: Los Angeles Rookie Champion. San Francisco Summer-Shine Champion.
Hobbies: Drawing, Researching & studying subjects of interest, Urban and nature Exploring, and playing Board and Video Games. (Depending on the Time, Mood, or Situation, he gets flirty and Horny. He expresses it by cruising around places to find another gay or bisexual boxer to have anal penetrating sex in bed with boxing gloves on).
Likes: Drawing, Games, History, Learning, and Cooking.
Languages: English (Native/First Language), Spanish, French, German, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
Record:
23 Wins
2 Losses
5 Draws
Total of 30 Fights
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Why Japanese Restaurants Are Growing in Popularity in The USA?
More and more American people are getting attracted to top Japanese food restaurants in recent years. The reason behind it is the nutritional values, traditional taste, and health benefits.
The best Japanese food NYC is a whole-food-based diet rich in plant-based foods, fish, and seafood with minimal added sugar, fat, and animal protein. It is based on traditional Japanese cuisine, popularly known as washoku, which includes small dishes of fresh, simple, and seasonal ingredients. So, if you wish to enjoy a good Japanese food, visit your nearby best Japanese restaurant New York. The Japanese eating pattern is rich in nutrients and provides several health benefits, like improved digestion, longevity, help weight loss, and good overall health. So, if you want to make this healthy cuisine part of your diet, consider visiting a Japanese restaurant in Midtown.
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The traditional Japanese diet resembles the Okinawan diet, the eating pattern of those living on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It contrasts with modern-day cuisine, which has strong Chinese and western influences and includes large amounts of processed foods and animal protein.
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Cold Barley tea and hot green tea are the beverages of choice, while alcoholic drinks, like sake and beer, are reserved for dinner. Snacks are uncommon at the best Japanese restaurant New York and seldom eaten.
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The Right Places To Learn Martial Arts In Sydney | Try Pinnacle Martial Arts & Karate in Marrickville Inner West & Chester Hill South West Sydney
The Right Place To Learn Martial Arts In Sydney
Martial Arts is one of the most popular physical activities all over the world. The term martial arts includes a wide variety of physical activities that owes its origin to different parts of the world. Martial Arts focuses on Fitness & self-defence which provides the best health benefits to each of its practitioners.
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Today is my 30th birthday.
While contracting covid has put a damper on the majority of my plans for celebration, I can still at least post this culmination of a project I've been working on for 6 months now!
About 6 months ago I quit drinking. There was no big, terrible thing that happened to make me do it (apart from a hangover that was, unfortunately, pretty much run of the mill for me). I asked myself what alcohol had done for me lately and I couldn't think of one positive thing.
I expected a few benefits from not drinking. Weight loss, no more hangovers. What I did not expect was for the change to impact every single corner of my life positively. Not drinking meant not staying out as late and sleeping better. Getting up earlier and exercising more. Performing better at work. SO much more time for my creative hobbies and so much more creative energy. Better relationships with EVERYONE including myself.
It's the best decision I've ever made.
All through my 20's, when I would get drunk, I would often see myself in the mirror and think "wow I'm SO hot" and snap a selfie. Looking at these pictures from ages 22 through 29 now, sober, the only thing they have in common is how DEAD I look behind the eyes.
Over the past 6mos, as I've used my newfound time and freedom to work on my art, I've painted some of these photos as self portraits.
These are posted in no particular order, and due to the various styles it may be hard to tell, but they also represent my growth as an artist, made possible ONLY by my sobriety.
And there are so many things I can't really post. The progress I've made in learning Japanese, cooking, writing, and even spray tanning technique!
This next decade is going to be a good one.
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