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[dhirajmarketresearch]

[mutant-distraction]

Neil Bockoven

OTZI THE ICEMAN - SOME FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW:

1) It took ten years to figure out how he died. The 5300-year-old remains of Otzi were discovered by two hikers in northernmost Italy in 1991, as he melted out of a glacier. First thought to have died from exposure, Otzi was found in 2001 to have an arrowhead in his shoulder that had cut a key artery.

2) He was a wreck - he had severe arthritis, ulcers, whipworms, gallstones, blackened lungs, atherosclerosis and rotten teeth. He had a frost-bitten toe, broken ribs, and genetic markers indicating the world's earliest known case of Lyme disease.

3) He was in shape - pollen studies indicate that, even though in his mid-40's and suffering from multiple ailments, he'd climbed from high elevation to low, then back again, perhaps as much as 8500' each way, all within 33 hours (Dickson et al. 2019).

4) Recent genetic work by Wang et al. (2023) indicates more than 90% of Otzi's ancestry came from Anatolian farmers, and he had dark eyes and skin. Rather than a forehead, Otzi had a five head (i.e., genes for male pattern baldness). These genetic indicators match up with what's seen from the mummified body.

5) Otzi had a relatively high level of Neanderthal genes - some reports saying more than 5% compared to a ~2% average for Europeans today.

6) Otzi may have been a part-time coppersmith. His possessions included one of the oldest-known copper axes, and analyses of his hair indicate that it was heavily contaminated with copper and arsenic, a pollutant associated with copper smelting (Brothwell, 1995).

7) Lead isotope and trace element studies indicate the copper in Otzi's ax came from ores in central Italy's Southern Tuscany region more than 300 miles away. The flint used for his arrowheads came from about 100 miles to the south. This suggests an extensive trade network.

7) Otzi had traces of cannabis on his tools, clothing and in his digestive system. The traces probably stem from its use for pain relief and/or from working with hemp fibers for rope or clothing (Wacker et al. 2019).

It's amazing what all we've learned from the wonderful discovery of Otzi!

[billy-cockblock]

REV AU one shot: Chris finds out

Crawls out of my hole covered in blood and mold: I don't know why this was so hard to write, but the writer's block is hitting me hard. I could see several parts of this scene so clearly in my head, but my brain just really didn't want to put words to paper. Once my brain's better I'll probably come and edit this a bit, but I hope y'all enjoy it. It's definitely one or the favorite scenes I've come up with.

He quickly lifted heavy limbs, picking them up from the ground. Leon’s vision had gone dark, but his rapidly came into focus. 

He fumbled for the gun dropped when they went flying, foreign hands finding familiar purchase against the metal. Taking aim, he let off a volley of shots at the monsters encroaching on them. 

They were tougher than infected he’d faced before; the center body of the strange knife-whipping tentacles needing to be basically shredded before they died, and bullet holes slowly sealed over with black tendrils if it wasn’t killed completely. 

He felt like he was wasting ammo, but it just took so many bullets to drop the monsters. The larger one that’d flung them across the room and slammed Leon’s head into a desk was getting closer, lumbering steps slow. He tried to shoot its head like the rest of them, but the gun only clicked.

He swore under his breath and pulled Leon’s knife out; he hated close-quarters combat, but he didn’t have time to reload. Diving past flailing, dangerous limbs, he buried the knife in its main body. It grabbed and sliced at them, but he kept stabbing and cutting until it was too shredded to keep moving. He shoved it with more strength than he was used to, and it fell to the ground, dead.

Head still on a swivel, he made sure there were no more infected. The room looked clear, but there were a few desks and filing cabinets something could hide behind. 

While he checked the room over, Ethan took a breath. He felt bad for having to break his promise of not taking control, but Leon wasn’t waking up in time. He’d pull back once Leon woke up, but it felt like he’d gotten a concussion with how hard he’d gotten his head hit. He spread his mold, stitching closed the scratches and scrapes Leon’s body had accrued. Skin and muscle was easy to regenerate, then pull his network from, and it’d almost become second nature since he’d gotten permission from Leon. 

Nerves were a little harder. The mold naturally liked to cling to the nervous system, trying to take control and upload a person’s consciousness to the megamycete. It preferred to envelop or take over nerves, and that took more coaxing from Ethan to get it to untangle. 

That’s why he was hesitating trying to do something about the concussion. He’d done his best to take control of Leon’s motor functions without getting the mold too tangled with his brain, but he’d have to root even deeper if he wanted to heal it. He subconsciously felt along his connection from the megamycete to the brain-

He froze. Damaged cartilage, more mold present, fractured vertebrae, and frayed nerves. A lot of frayed nerves. 

He reached for the back of Leon’s neck, both with the body’s hand and his mold. The joints in the spine felt like they’d been misaligned before snapping back into place, nearly severing Leon’s entire spinal cord. His brain still sent and received continuous waves of signals to and from the body, impulses carried across the gap by Ethan’s mold network tangling with Leon’s nervous system. 

Ethan felt like he was going to be sick. Or, as sick as he could feel in the state he was in. He didn’t think Leon hit his head that badly, but he guessed his neck did snap in a weird angle when they hit that desk. 

After the horrific stories Leon had told him, a desk is what would have done him in?

He tried to pull the nerve fibers back together, but the mold that had taken their places was stubborn. It had locked itself firmly in place to keep the cord from coming detached and shutting down Leon’s body functions. He’s glad it obeyed when he tried to program it to protect Leon without his input, but he needed the mold to move if he wanted to heal it enough that he could remove it. He’d have to work to remove his network from his nerves anyway, so he might as well work on healing the concussion. He could practically hear the megamycete sing in joy as he spread to repair the battering Leon’s brain had taken-

“Close call, huh?” a familiar voice asked from behind them, making him tense up. 

“Y-yeah, no kidding,” he replied, trying his best to speak like Leon. He nearly enveloped the man’s brain to speed his healing; he needed Leon awake now. 

“I got worried when I saw one of them toss you, but I knew you’d have it handled,” Chris Redfield continued, none the wiser that he wasn’t talking to the real Leon. Ethan could hear him do that dumb slow pace he does while talking, where he wouldn’t look at him; dramatic asshole. Leon would’ve been dead if he didn’t have the mold. “You aren’t hurt too bad, though? Or infected?”

“No, I’ve had worse,” he replied, echoing what Leon said every time he’d close his wounds. He did his best to keep casual while hiding every inch of skin he could. His dark veins under Leon’s skin were visible even on his hands, and Ethan was sure his face was worse. 

“True, but this is my case,” Chris stopped his pacing and sighed. “This wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t lost control of E-003.” A bolt of white-hot anger flared through Ethan’s entire network, and he felt a tingle from Leon’s brain. “Someone got to her, and-“

“What did you call Rose?” a voice, distinctly not Leon’s, left his mouth. Ethan whirled around without thinking, face pinched in anger, before freezing, rage forgotten. 

He met Chris’s eyes for the first time in sixteen years, and it was like the horror and dread never left them since that day in Europe. 

Without breaking eye contact, Chris pulled his pistol from its holster but kept it trained on the ground. With his other hand, he clicked the radio on his shoulder.

“Redfield reporting,” his gravelly voice didn’t give anything away, but Ethan couldn’t let him finish. “Kennedy’s been-”

A pillar of mold extending from Leon’s arm slammed him in the shoulder and enveloped the radio. He rolled with the force and raised his gun. The bullets aimed straight for Leon’s head harmlessly embedded themselves in a thick, carapace-like shield formed on his other arm.

Ethan had to get them out of there. The door was behind Chris, but the windows behind them were busted. They were on the second floor, so climbing to the roof would be better.

With half a plan, he tried to form tendrils to drag them back while he kept guarding their front. The mold twisted up in the space the megamycete laid in and instead formed four long, spider-like legs from Leon’s back. 

Whatever, I can work with it, he thought, sending a tendril off his arm to pull Chris’s feet out from under him. He lifted them off the ground, pulling them back to the window. He found it with the limbs and hooked them outside the frame. He grew claws over Leon’s hands to scramble up the side, earning him a bullet to leg once his guard was dropped. He ignored Chris’s shouts as he climbed over the edge of the roof and jumped for another.

He strengthened his legs and used the spidery limbs to get him as far from Chris as he could. He wouldn’t let Leon get found out, he wouldn’t let him get killed, and he’d only stay until he knew Rose was safe. Now he just had to find a place to settle down enough to finish Leon’s healing.

A sudden stab of pain to his consciousness nearly sent him careening off a roof. He thought it might’ve been something from the megamycete trying to fight its way out before he heard him.

What the hell was that?! Leon mentally shouted; he was wrestling for control back to his body, and was doing a damn good job of it. You promised! And why did you attack Chris?!

Ethan pulled any mold back back from his skin and shoved control back so fast, Leon fell to his knees.

I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry… he said on repeat. He felt Leon’s shoulders loose a little tension as he shakily stood to find cover behind an air conditioner. Once he’d gotten settled down, he laid a hand on his chest over where the megamycete rested.

“Hey,” he said, tapping his chest to get Ethan’s attention. “I feel like I missed something while I was out. Mind filling me in?”

[mattykelevra]

OTZI THE ICEMAN - SOME FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW:

1) It took ten years to figure out how he died. The 5300-year-old remains of Otzi were discovered by two hikers in northernmost Italy in 1991, as he melted out of a glacier. First thought to have died from exposure, Otzi was found in 2001 to have an arrowhead in his shoulder that had cut a key artery.

2) He was a wreck - he had severe arthritis, ulcers, whipworms, gallstones, blackened lungs, atherosclerosis and rotten teeth. He had a frost-bitten toe, broken ribs, and genetic markers indicating the world's earliest known case of Lyme disease.

3) He was in shape - pollen studies indicate that, even though in his mid-40's and suffering from multiple ailments, he'd climbed from high elevation to low, then back again, perhaps as much as 8500' each way, all within 33 hours (Dickson et al. 2019).

4) Recent genetic work by Wang et al. (2023) indicates more than 90% of Otzi's ancestry came from Anatolian farmers, and he had dark eyes and skin. Rather than a forehead, Otzi had a five head (i.e., genes for male pattern baldness). These genetic indicators match up with what's seen from the mummified body.

5) Otzi had a relatively high level of Neanderthal genes - some reports saying more than 5% compared to a ~2% average for Europeans today.

6) Otzi may have been a part-time coppersmith. His possessions included one of the oldest-known copper axes, and analyses of his hair indicate that it was heavily contaminated with copper and arsenic, a pollutant associated with copper smelting (Brothwell, 1995).

7) Lead isotope and trace element studies indicate the copper in Otzi's ax came from ores in central Italy's Southern Tuscany region more than 300 miles away. The flint used for his arrowheads came from about 100 miles to the south. This suggests an extensive trade network.

7) Otzi had traces of cannabis on his tools, clothing and in his digestive system. The traces probably stem from its use for pain relief and/or from working with hemp fibers for rope or clothing (Wacker et al. 2019).

It's amazing what all we've learned from the wonderful discovery of Otzi!

[wookieejamcrew]

what’s something neat you’ve learned while doing research for something you were writing? also, how much do you worry about doing research in general?

talk about a writing experience that has pleasantly surprised you.

what is your favorite line you’ve ever written?

thanks for the ask!!

>what’s something neat you’ve learned while doing research for something you were writing? also, how much do you worry about doing research in general?

retting! the process of using microorganisms to soften fibers in still or stagnant water. in chapter 3 of harbor brendol explains to the grand inquisitor that the rope he was fondling on the harbor was made via retting which is a newer method they've been employing since the grand inquisitor (and his poison/repression/dark side effects) made residence on arkanis.

to me, research is essential. what's worrying is not fully understanding what it is you're researching, lol. i think being able to communicate your themes cleverly is more important than infodumping. so yes, do research, but no need to be a savant.

>talk about a writing experience that has pleasantly surprised you.

things accidentally falling into place, lol. an example i enjoyed is maratelle's backstory. i rewrote it after jolting awake having decided in my half lucid state that it would be so much more interesting if she had a hard history with arkanis academy. if it was emblematic of intergenerational failure and reclamation. she lives on alsakan yet is still haunted by arkanis academy through alsakan academy. i didn't mean to do that! i just wanted her to have a hard time networking with her husband's peers! and to describe her isolation. another example was in heaven's gates when i had brendol tell the grand inquisitor to parade rest and didn't realize (due to the uhhh nature of brendol's fantasy) how appropriate it was. i was in brendol's headspace for that fic so he wouldn't know the grand inquisitor was a temple guard (not yet anyway) but OKAAAY! miss subconscious coming in clutch!

>what is your favorite line you’ve ever written?

this is hard because i make it a point of having a favorite line in every chapter and each one shot i write. and i do. but! i will alaaaaaways have an extra inch of fondness for this line from chapter 3 because it is so punchy:

the grand inquisitor gets read by the "ghost" of his long dead kage jedi master, juliv. he's having hesitations about project harvester, about training children, and it's all come up to the surface. his training, his master, his identity. so he takes back control, and then hands it over to someone else. who better than a commandant to exercise control? and so expertly, too ;) it's in the job description

[regensia]

@xstarlights / Takane said . . .

8:32 pm [ ✉️ sms : keiji ] you know a guy who goes by Ikuta…Kamiki? 8:38 pm [ ✉️ sms : keiji ] industry manager. says he worked with you 3 months ago for a mother's day special spot 9:45 pm [ ✉️: sms : keiji ] and THERE is the subtle hotel room proposal. pffft. men never change huh 9:52 pm 📲 MISSED CALL (1) 10:07 pm 📲 MISSED CALL (3) 12:03 am 📲 MISSED CALL (2)

Oh god, oh god . . .

Opening his phone up to a barrage of messages and calls wasn't anything new – filming had carried over late tonight, exhaustion seeping into every fiber of his being. Maintaining the friendly demeanor and the mask he presented for thsoe around him was getting harder by the day. A prolonged bus ride back to the studio after wrapping up filming on the mountain at an inn that was supposedly haunted, only upon stepping off the vehicle did Keiji's phone chirp with notifications missed, the network having reconnected at last.

Ever since he had managed to reconnect with one of his few childhood friends ( yes, he would go so far as to name her as such ) , the chattiness between them had reached a more casual level, the sort between adults who had very few limitations between them. What he had presumed what started as gossip soon dwindled vague amusement.

Ikuta Kamiki wasn't a good man. He was slimy by anyone's standards, charming and manipulative. Even Mogami's intuition, supernatural in a strong sense, said that there was something awry beyond Takane's usual date gone sideways. This felt wrong.

01:12 am 📲 MISSED CALL (1)  01:14 am 📲 MISSED CALL (2) 

❝ Pick up, Takane... ❞

Speaking into the world wouldn't make the wish magically happen. Manifestation didn't work like that. No force in the world would change reality, not a natural force at least. Keiji dialed one more time – then paused, frowning and flipping his phone closed.

He knew of Ikuta's haunts. Roppongi, the home of opulence and gilded luxury, all a veneer just like the man's kindness itself. Hailing a cab, the television-famous psychic paid a massive tip just to ensure the driver had a lead foot. Beyond that, the rest of his journey would take him by foot, visiting bar to bar, paying no mind to the entry fee, not tonight. Penny pinching for the sake of his mother would resume later; tonight it was about finding Takane.

❝ Have you seen a woman around my age? Blue hair, a bit shorter, and probably leaving with a man...? ❞

How many times did such a question pass his lips? How many times did he have to sidestep people who knew his face from somewhere on television, or maybe wanting to debate, believing him to be a fraud? Why couldn't they see he was busy? 

It wasn't all bad, seeing the dead and those unaware they were dead. A woman, not too far in age from Takane raised her hand towards a particularly dark alleyway, mutely pointing. Away from the glittering lights, the thumping music, the din of the crowds, and the stench of alcohol came a different miasma. Of garbage, of rot, of death. Keiji knew better than to do much else than simply nod in mild gratitude, words wasted as he respectfully stepped over the intestines that spilled from the ghostly woman, and continued down the alleyway.

He wasn't sure what happened. One moment the psychic had glimpsed a familiar silhouette pressed with her back against the cold brick, boxed in by a broad excuse of a man. The next moment he saw the same deathly pale hands. And by the time he blinked back to reality, there was a neck wrung beyond comprehension, gnarled, twisted, and elongated by what could only be surmised as supernatural forces.

It wasn't him, it wasn't him, it wasn't him !

A hand reached down in offering to the woman, his peer, the blood still fresh from the spray of torn arteries. Sternness colored his tone, the same as a frigidity rarely displayed to any others except those who had the misfortune of facing the curses he latched upon them.

❝ Takane... you... you need to be more careful... ❞

[thequeendomhq]

NAME. Jurgen/Praxis AGE & BIRTH DATE. 38 & October 8th, 2986 AC GENDER & PRONOUNS. Male & He/Him NATIONALITY. Iskaran SPECIES. Human ( Dark Friend ) FACTION. Warrior's Guild OCCUPATION. Mercenary FACE CLAIM. Andrew Koji

biography

( tw TW Death. TW Gore, TW Torture, TW Cannibalism )

Even the lord of the spine had a heart once, had been young, full of hope, could see a future for himself. A wife, child, homestead, one where they could raise pigs and live out a happy life for the rest of their days. But this world was cruel, it chewed up what dreams you had and spit them at your feet. This was a reality the lord of the spine knew all too well. Having a fairly modest upbringing some may wonder how a man with humble dreams became a general of the Dark One, it all started with love.

To escape the small village he'd grown up in Jurgen joined the Iskaldrik army, he was just a footsoldier, no one important, he was inconsequential but to a farmer's daughter he was imposing, powerful, he could keep her safe. Jurgen loved her with every fiber of his being, he started to believe the stories about soul mates thanks to her… his wife, the mother of his daughter. Sylvi was the most precious thing in his life,  coming home after fighting for the king and twirling that little girl around after months away, that was life, that was his bliss. 

But all happiness comes to an end and the cascade into darkness began. It all started when his regiment was sent to aid a Witcher in the capture of a witch. Apparently the witch had found sanctuary in a network of tunnels. Jurgen and his brothers in arms were there to flush them out to where the witcher was. But they had failed to mention each entryway was trapped and that the witch was an expert with fire. It was practically suicide walking down those tunnels. They could hear the screams of their comrades reverberating around them. Jurgen had enough of it all and convinced the men with him to turn around, go back to the Witcher and tell them this plan wasn’t going to work. But when they saw the Witcher again rage overtook Jurgen, they had sent them all to die and when he came back they were sat there eating grapes, cheese and wine. All the men pinned down the Witcher and drowned him in his own fucking wine. They had all just become traitors and Jurgen their de facto leader. 

Jurgen and the five other men left the witch alone, deciding to trudge back home. They were deserters and soon came to realize that their family’s had paid the price. Some were slaughtered in their homes, others taken to the mines for their loved one’s crimes. Brothers tied by murder all agreed to save who they could from the mines by any means. It was on the nights while they travelled that Jurgen had scarily lucid dreams. That this fight was impossible, that they were all going to be slaughtered. But in these dreams, there was always a hand black and malformed offering to pick him off the floor. Little did he know this was going to be his savior, that this was the Dark One. 

When they arrived at the mines, caution was their plan, as the king's men were not inadequate and had planned that the traitors would come for their family. That was the idea behind taking the families in the first place, ambushing the traitors. The small amount of men were able to reach the cells, only a handful of their families were alive… if you could call the husks they were alive. Jurgen wife and daughter weren’t there he scrambled for information from those who remained, they told him his daughter Sylvi was put on a transport heading to Lysara. They were shocked he hadn’t found his wife as he would have already walked past her to get to them. Jurgens men went separate from him as they were going to get the weak family members out of the mines while he went back over where they had been to find his wife. 

Each soldier was supporting the weak, no hands could be spared in dragging them out of the mines. The guards of the mines was ready for their attempt at a retreat but instead of shooting the men that were dragging their loved ones out. They hit those who were bareley surviving with a barrage of arrows, Jurgen watched as these guards took all the hope his men had, watched them devour it before his very eyes. His men were next, it left a slim window to retreat, Jurgen wished he had the luxury to get his men's bodies for a proper funeral. But he was incapable, he barely escaped. Jurgen had lost everything, his men, his wife, his daughter. 

Finding sanctuary in a nearby cave, a thunderstorm had began. It made the dark ominous, all encompassing. It was a heavy night, so much loss, so much death, he thought back on all the passageway they had gone through, where had his wife been? The lighting struck the ground illuminating an unusual bulge on a tree. Venturing out in the pouring rain Jurgen discovered that this bulge was a body, nails holding them tight to the tree. Eyes removed, hands and feet cut off, part of their thigh eaten by wildlife… a face unrecognizable from it’s beating. He was turning away, going back to his cave when the final words of this human's life were spoken “Jurgen… Kill them all”. It took half a second to realise who this was, they had committed unspeakable acts on his wife to the point he could no longer recognize her. His humanity disintegrated as he wept, this feeling forever carved into his soul. The cruelty of man. Just like in his dream they all died, the voice was right… only if he had an army they all could have survived. This was his fault, he should have listened. The darkness reached out to him and offered him what he wished for, what he wished he would have had. The price? His soul. Before accepting the deal he performed his last act of mercy coherently. He granted mercy to his wife and buried her under the tree he had found her bound to.

The service to the dark one wasn’t exactly how he imagined it to be, the dark one didn’t control his every action there was some autonomy to the orders. There were some more specific in how they needed to play out but the dark one knew what they had in the Lord of the Spine and used him appropriately. There were things that took time to get used to, such as being able to walk through the hordes of darkspawn. These creatures were what nightmares were made of and now he could walk amongst them as if he was one. He was the human in the hordes of the blighted. There was no stopping for fallen comrades, no helping the injured, the only direction was forward. Jurgen learned the power of leading the monstrous… abandon all empathy. They were pawns of the dark one like he was, their souls if they even had them didn’t belong to them, they belong to the dark one, his master. 

For years his only company was his goblin army, to say it had effect was an understatement. They would raid civilization around the spine, pillage for recourse. Soon the reputation of what the goblin general did to those captured got around. Prisoners were given a chance to fight each other for freedom, he'd watch as friends turned on each other, as family sacrificed themself for one another. He would give them hope just to take it away from the victor and feed them to the goblins. There were rumours that the lord of the spine joined the goblins in eating the victor but that could never be confirmed or denied but Jurgen never did anything dissuade these rumours. They were the lucky ones, others were put to the brink of death, eyes, hands and feet taken, bound to trees near the campsite so that their rapture of pain would ward off any would be heroes.

Raiding Iskaldrik and Lysaraen forces had its toll. The goblin army wasn’t like the darkspawn army; they were limited. The way Jurgen threw his forces at their task was unrelenting which led to high casualties, how could an army that didn’t replenish itself stay such? He worn down his goblin army till one remained an tenacious little fucker who always managed to survive, kept coming back, Jurgen wished one of the less mouthy goblins would come back instead of Ogs. But he was stuck with Ogs, even as the once feared lord of the spine was no longer relevant, no longer feared, just some story bards would tell in taverners.  

Jurgen wasn’t done, content with this ending, his wife had asked him to kill them all with her final words, and that he would. Timing was everything, the dark one wasn’t done with him, Jurgen just needed to be in the right place, there was a plan he might not know it yet but he wasn’t going to go into the abyss as a tavern story. He took a new name Praxis and smuggled himself and Ogs into Eterna working as a mercenary when the refugees from Iskaldrik arrived. Jurgen was fortunate that people knew the stories of the Lord of the Spine but all who knew his face ended up in a goblins stomach. 

personality

+ Adaptable, Charismatic, Sentimental – Depraved, Ambitious, Barbaric

played by heppy. gmt. she/her.

[diarmad]

Prompt: Old magic has awakened, troupe 2 Location: A cabin of spores in the feywilds Notes: Diarmad's dream is interrupted Content Warning: Body horror, rot and decay

A hollowed tree loomed above Diarmad as his hand pressed against the rotting trunk, feeling the pulpy wood yield beneath his touch like the loose flesh of a wilting corpse. The decay seeped into his pores, like a lover's caress and a welcome embrace. Diarmad could feel the spores of dissolution settling on his skin, the tiny seeds of entropy taking root as they began their dark dance.

His hand changed, the flesh darkening like a bruise on a summer fruit, the veins turning black as they drank deeply of the decay. The skin withered, shrinking against the bone with tendons like the strings on a marionette. Diarmad's fingernails yellowed and thickened, curling into talons that dug furrows into the rotting wood as they sought the heart of the decaying tree.

The mud beneath his feet began to churn, the earth hungry and eager to claim him. It sucked at his boots, the mire rising, swallowing him inch by inch, a greedy lover pulling him into its embrace. Diarmad did not resist but instead sighed, a contented exhale, as the rotting earth enveloped him, welcoming him home.

His legs sank deep into the mire, the fabric of his trousers merging with the decaying matter, the fibers sprouting tendrils that entwined with the writhing, churning earth. His flesh paled, the dark veins of decay spreading like the roots of some grotesque plant, branching and intertwining, a living network of dissolution.

Fungi began to sprout from his skin, tiny mushrooms erupting from his pores, their caps gleaming with a sickly luminescence. They grew and multiplied, spreading across his body like a rash, a living shroud that pulsed with dark arcana. The fungi burrowed into his flesh, their mycelial threads weaving through his muscles, his organs, his bones, merging with him, becoming him.

A beatific smile overtook Diarmad's features as his eyes drifted closed through the blissful embrace of his dream.

"Roots grasp at stone, vines twist around edges—the old magic uncoiling to greet the dawn." Brigid brings her magic forth, the paralyzing effect transcending what feels like reality, but it is still just a dream. The hero of Spores has eyes that seem as bright as the death that decay inevitably brings, but with death is life. For a moment, Diarmad feels that taste of freedom, before Brigid speaks once again. “Death reaches for them. Stones alight, one of us is reborn. Will you greet the dawn or cower in your shadow?”

Diarmad's eyes snapped open, the vivid, grotesque beauty of his decaying dreamscape shattering like a broken mirror. The words of the interloper, echoed through his mind as her forewarning sang like a discordant melody across the echoes of the genasi's mind. He knew then, that this, sweet as it was, was merely a dream.

His lips curled back in a snarl, now stripped of its fungal shroud he scowled fiercely toward the so-called hero of Spores. The brightness in his eyes, once a reflection of the decay he so lovingly embraced, now burned with a different fire, a cold, malevolent flame incensed into a blaze by the intrusion and the promise it held.

"You dare," he hissed, as he rose from the rotting earth, the mud sliding from his body like a dark, viscous womb, birthing him anew into this interrupted dream world. The fungi that had claimed his flesh now retreated, the mycelial threads withdrawing, leaving him clothed in the tattered remnants of his armaments.

"I am the shadow, the darkness that follows the light, the rot that consumes the living, the decay that births the new." Diarmad held nothing but contempt for these warriors of the light for where he differed from many was he genuinely believed in the will of the Dark. "The wheel keeps turning and people keep suffering, death is the natural end. When this blighted world is snuffed out when the last life falls to decay, then a new cycle can at last begin."

Hollowed, gaunt cheeks lifted into something menacing as the glint of his smile shrowded his cold gaze. "I will greet this dawn, Brigid," he vowed, his voice a dark timber laced in an ominous whisper. "But in the name of the shadow, for the Dark One. Assemble your heroes and watch them fall from across the veil."

Diarmad's eyes flickered open, the remnants of his dream dissolving like mist beneath the harsh light of reality. He lay amidst a tangle of decaying vegetation, the scent of rot and damp earth heavy in the air. His body tingled with the lingering echo of the vow that coursed through him like a dark fire.

With a swift, fluid motion, he rose, the rotting leaves and twisted vines clinging to his form as he stood from his death bed. The forest around him was silent, save for the distant whispers of decay that churned from the depths of his swamp and the infernal garden he'd cultivated for years. His path was clear and the Dark One's will evident; while Diarmad had few friends among the druids, his brother would undoubtedly have been given some sort of call. It was Deimos that Diarmad would seek out.

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12 foods you should eat daily to help you lose weight:

1 Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are good for your gut and your weight loss efforts. "The probiotics in fermented food, such as kimchi and unsweetened kefir or yogurt, facilitate your digestive system's ability to break food down better, meaning you get more nutrients out of the other foods you eat, which leads to better satiety,"

2 Avocados

Avocados are packed with healthy fats and fiber. "Avocados contain a good amount of healthy fats, which can help you feel fuller for longer and boost your metabolism," according to the ASFA. "They're also high in fiber and have been shown to increase feelings of satiety. Additionally, avocados can help in reducing body fat by promoting fat loss and preserving lean body mass."

3 Lean Meat

Lean meat such as chicken breast is high in protein and low in calories. "Both chicken thighs and breasts are good sources of lean protein," Sarah Klemm, RDN, CD, LDN, says via the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "However, they differ in the amount of calories, fat and saturated fat. For example, a 3-ounce skinless chicken breast provides about 140 calories, 3 grams of total fat and just 1 gram of saturated fat. The same amount of dark chicken meat without the skin would provide three times the amount of fat for a total of 9 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat and 170 calories.

4 Fatty Fish

Salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, and other oily fish are excellent for your health and your fat-burning diet. "Even fish that contain good amounts of omega-3 fats are still lower in calories compared to other proteins but provide the additional benefit of the essential omega-3 fats," dietician Miriam Troutner tells UnityPoint Health. "The preparation is what can derail your weight loss efforts. Because fish is lean, be careful not to overcook it, and opt to use citrus juice or broth for cooking or serving to keep fish moist and appealing. Avoid fried fish or fish topped or served with mayo/sour cream sauces."

5 Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is one of the most versatile ingredients for fat loss—yes, even full-fat yogurt. "Yogurt, particularly Greek yogurt, contains protein that requires more calories to digest than carbohydrates," registered dietician Gabriele Geerts tells ELLE. "Since protein digestion is more complex, it keeps your body feeling full for longer."

6 Spicy Foods

If you like spicy food, congratulations, you are encouraging fat-burning and weight loss! "Hot spices, like black pepper and cayenne pepper, can help you to lose weight by boosting your metabolism," according to the ASFA. "Chili peppers, specifically the compound capsaicin found in them, can also boost metabolism and promote fat loss. This is because hot spices have been shown to increase body temperature. When your body gets hotter than normal, it will burn more calories to cool itself down."

7 Broccoli

Broccoli is low-calorie and high in nutrients—one cup of cooked broccoli has just 34 calories. "These cruciferous vegetables are loaded with fiber to help you feel full fast and stay satiated for a while," Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, tells Food Network. "They're very low in calories but have the ability to make you feel less hungry after eating them."

8 All the Berries

Berries are about as perfect as a diet-friendly food gets: Delicious, low calorie, low sugar, versatile, and packed full of nutrients. "The sooner people start the type of diet that includes a higher intake of blueberries and strawberries, the better," says Dr. Eric Rimm, associate professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School.

9 Eggs

Eggs have officially come out of the dietary wilderness to be accepted as a fantastic weight loss food. "Eggs are one of the best sources of fat-burning protein that will get your metabolism fired up," culinary nutritionist Trudy Stone tells ELLE. "Diets high in protein have been shown to boost your metabolism, due to the thermic effect of food—the amount of calories your body burns to metabolize foods."

10 Good Carbs

Don't ditch carbs from your diet—not all are created equal. "Carbs like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta should make up no more than a third of your meal – and try to have whole grain versions where you can," says the NHS. "Always include some protein – like beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat or other types. It helps you stay full."

11 All the Legumes

Load up on beans and chickpeas for some plant-based protein and fiber. "Substituting plant-based proteins for red meat can lower blood cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease," says the American Heart Association. "Adding beans and other legumes to your diet may also help you feel full longer because of the high dietary fiber content."

12 Oatmeal

For those who can't or won't eat meat, consider oatmeal for some plant-based protein. "Oatmeal is a great breakfast food," says the ASFA. "It's healthy and filling, with high-quality protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals. Oats can help you feel full longer than other foods, which means you'll be less likely to snack on junk later in the day! Additionally, oatmeal can be part of a high protein diet, benefiting metabolism and satiety." Read the label for store-bought oats to avoid added sugars.

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In a future where empires span across galaxies and humans are but one of many advanced species, the Imperial Estate was a force to be reckoned with. At the heart of its might lay the Eyes of the Empress – a legendary squad of elite agents, identifiable by their glowing crimson irises, a side-effect of the neuro-enhancements that connected them to the empire's vast intelligence network.

One of the most enigmatic Eyes was known simply as Lyra. Her hair was the color of a nebula’s glow, a striking contrast against the dark military uniform of the Imperial Estate’s inner circle. With skills as sharp as her gaze, she was a ghost in the machinery of empire, moving through the shadows with an ethereal grace.

The story begins on Coriolis Station, a space hub orbiting a planet rich in resources contested by the imperial factions. Lyra's mission was to infiltrate the inner sanctum of a rebel faction that had laid claim to the planet’s invaluable exodium mines. The rebels had been a thorn in the side of the Estate, and it was Lyra's task to extract the location of their leader from their encrypted network.

She had been inserted into the station under the guise of a mercenary, her enhancements concealed by tech dampeners. The station buzzed with alien species and rogue traders, but she was undistracted. Her presence was nearly invisible, her movements causing no more than a ripple in the sea of activity.

As she moved through the neon-lit corridors, she received her orders telepathically, her mind syncing with the Estate's command. Her eyes, once a vivid pink, now glowed with a fierce red, the color of her loyalty and the blood the Estate was willing to spill for control.

Lyra found her way to the underbelly of the station, where the encrypted data streams of the rebel faction flowed like rivers of light. Here, she tapped into the stream, her consciousness merging with the data. She sifted through the codes and cyphers, her mind dancing with the algorithms until she found what she was looking for.

But something unexpected occurred. As Lyra accessed the rebel leader's location, a countermeasure in the code triggered an alarm, and her enhancements flared painfully. She had been discovered. The rebels closed in, their own cyber-augmented soldiers sensing her presence.

A battle ensued, not of flesh and blood, but of wills and minds. Lyra fought with every fiber of her being, her enhanced reflexes allowing her to dodge and weave through the barrage of attacks. And then, when it seemed the tide was turning against her, Lyra unleashed her secret weapon - a neural shockwave that disabled her assailants and gave her the opening she needed.

She escaped with the information, leaving the station in chaos behind her. The rebel leader's location was now known to the Imperial Estate, and it would be only a matter of time before they would be eradicated.

As Lyra reported back to her superiors, her eyes dimmed to their natural hue, the data stream left a trace within her, a sliver of doubt about the Empire she served. She had seen the cost of their dominion, the lives consumed by their insatiable hunger for power and control. A seed of rebellion was planted within Lyra, an internal conflict that would grow to challenge the very foundations of the Imperial Estate.

And so, the story unfolds, with Lyra caught between her duty to the Empire and the whispers of her conscience, as she navigates a universe on the brink of upheaval. Her next actions could shift the balance of power, and either secure the Imperial Estate’s reign or unravel it entirely.

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Unveiling the Hidden Realm: The Labyrinth of Coarse Woody Debris

In nature interpretation, there exists a realm where interpreters wield the power of storytelling to extend their sphere of influence and captivate audiences far and wide. Enter the world of blogging - a digital frontier where any interpreter can share their expertise and passion (Beck et al., 2018). You may ask what does it take to succeed in the blogosphere? Well, this boils down to three fundamental questions: What do you know? What do you love? What do you want to learn (Beck et al., 2018)? These questions, are the very essence of what it means to be an interpreter. 

Now, imagine for a moment that you find yourself in a forest, surrounded by towering trees and the gentle whisper of leaves in the breeze. Amidst this tranquil scene lies a world of fallen trees and branches, a world often mistaken as lifeless, yet brimming with life and wonder. It’s a world where fallen branches and decaying logs play host to a multitude of organisms. 

This is the world of coarse woody debris, a topic that I know, love, and would like to learn more about; but most eager to share with you today. 

Coarse Woody Debris (Nova Scotia Canada, 2017)

This story begins with a fallen giant, its once proud branches now resting on the forest floor.  One of nature’s famous architects, such as natural fires, shapes the landscape and gives rise to coarse woody debris. Picture the flickering flames dancing across the forest floor, consuming everything in its path relentlessly. It is a scene of destruction, but also of renewal, where within the ashes of the old, emerges new life, and with it creates the foundation of the coarse woody debris ecosystem. While natural fires may be destructive in the short term, they play a crucial role in replenishing coarse woody debris stocks and ensuring the continuity of ecosystem functions and services (Pausas & Keeley, 2019). 

As we venture deeper into this labyrinth of fallen giants, a symphony of activity surrounds us. Fungi, with their delicate filaments, weave intricate networks beneath our feet and dot the forest floor. Alongside their invertebrate counterparts, they break down woody fibers, returning important nutrients to the soil (Tinker & Knight, 2000). But it’s not just fungi and invertebrates that call this place home. Within the dark structures of this ecosystem, southern Red-backed Voles scurry through the labyrinth tunnels, seeking shelter and food, ranging from fungal sporocarps,  seeds, and invertebrates (Sullivan et al., 2011). And let us not forget the vascular plants, reptiles,  amphibians, and birds who also live amongst the nooks and crannies of the varying coarse woody debris; hiding, feeding, and repopulating (Tinker & Knight, 2000). Therefore, these creatures find refuge in this environment that we deem as dead, hiding in the cozy crevices of the fallen giants, forging a delicate balance of predator and prey, symbiosis and competition, life, and death. 

Southern Red-backed Vole (Moses, 2022).

With that said, exploring our nation’s trails offers us rest from the permeating technology in our modern lives. It allows for a deeper awareness of the vibrant ecosystems directly in front of us, heightening our thoughts and feelings of being alive (Beck et al., 2018). So, the next time you encounter a fallen tree or a tangle of branches lying forgotten, take a moment to appreciate the hidden world it holds within. For coarse woody debris is not just dead wood, it’s a vibrant ecosystem brimming with life waiting to be discovered.

References: 

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: for a better world. Sagamore Venture.

Pausas, J. G., & Keeley, J. E. (2019). Wildfires as an ecosystem service. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 17(5), 289-295. https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2044  

Sullivan, T. P., Sullivan, D. S., Lindgren, P. M., Ransome, D. B., Bull, J. G., & Ristea, C. (2011). Bioenergy or biodiversity? Woody debris structures and maintenance of red-backed voles on clearcuts. Biomass and Bioenergy, 35(10), 4390-4398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2011.08.013 

Tinker, D. B., & Knight, D. H. (2000). Coarse woody debris following fire and logging in Wyoming lodgepole pine forests. Ecosystems, 3, 472-483. https://doi.org/10.1007/s100210000041 

Picture credits: 

Nova Scotia Canada (2017). Snags and Coarse Woody Debris. Government of Nova Scotia. https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestry/programs/ecosystems/debris.asp 

Bill Moses (2022). Southern Red-backed Vole. Hawk Moutain. https://www.hawkmountain.org/blog/recent-sightings/southern-red-backed-vole

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Decoding the Hollow Fiber Membranes Market: Filtering Through the Buzz

Alright, buckle up, folks! Today, we’re diving into the world of Hollow Fiber Membranes — not your usual dinner table conversation, but hey, someone’s got to make filtration sound interesting, right?

Unmasking the Market Numbers: 

Picture this — the Hollow Fiber Membranes market valued at a cool USD 11.29 billion in 2021, and guess what? We’re on a mission to reach the elusive USD 25.33 billion by 2030. That’s a growth spurt of 9.4%, making these membranes the quiet achievers in the filtration scene.

Why the Commotion? 

Water Woes Everywhere: So, what’s the fuss all about? Well, turns out, the world is thirsty for water and wastewater solutions. With the global population playing the “more people, more problems” card, these membranes step in to clean up the mess — think fungi, viruses, and bacteria. It’s like a superhero squad for your water quality.

Market Dynamics: 

Where’s the Real Action? Microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis — these are the filtration types stealing the limelight. Polymer and ceramic are the materials doing the heavy lifting, and guess what’s leading the pack? Water and wastewater treatment, claiming over 85% of the market share. Hold onto your hats — the food & beverages segment is the dark horse, ready for a surprise takeover.

Global Playground: 

Where the Fibers Roam Free: North America is flexing its muscles, with the U.S. and Canada leading the charge. But don’t sleep on Asia Pacific — it’s the wild card in this filtration poker game. China, in particular, has had a glow-up, proving that change is the only constant in this dynamic market.

The Heroes and Their Tools: 

Microfiltration takes center stage with a 52.64% market share. Why? Because it’s the superhero of low-pressure techniques, separating the good stuff from the bad. Ultrafiltration is the underdog, gearing up for a growth spurt and becoming the fastest-growing segment — a rising star in cost-effective, ultrapure water technologies.

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Challenges? 

Yep, They Exist: Sure, these membranes are the unsung heroes, but the hefty initial investment for setup throws a curveball. It’s like trying to save the day on a budget — not the easiest task, right? Technical intricacies and the need for skilled personnel add more layers to the challenge.

Who’s Who in the Hollow Fiber Membrane World? In this arena, names like Sartorius AG, Repligen Corporation, and Danaher Corporation are the unsung heroes. Innovation is the name of the game, with smaller players making a splash with specialized solutions for meat processing needs. Because who doesn’t love a good customized blend?

Global Hollow Fiber Membranes Key Market Trends: 

The rise of strict regulatory standards globally, especially in water quality, is pushing the envelope. The Clean Water Act and National Primary Drinking Water Regulations are like the rulebooks for the game. These regulations are not just guidelines; they are the fuel propelling the demand for water treatment facilities.

Conclusion: 

Peeling Back the Layers of Filtration: As we bid adieu to this whirlwind tour of Hollow Fiber Membranes, one thing is clear — these unassuming filters are the unsung heroes we never knew we needed. From water treatment plants to food processing, they’re silently working to make our lives cleaner, safer, and just a tad more fantastic.

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Hey World!!! Paging Dr.

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Remember, That GERMINATION & Seed Sprouts, Best Take Place In A Set/ Controlled Environment; Incubation Temperature Regulated Between 65-85 Fahrenheit, and Placed in Prolonged ( Darkness ) 72 hrs, no daylight no ultraviolet rays, optional Cotton Fiber Bedding Aids the Initial Intake of (Water, Alkaline Water/ Electrolytes). Whether Hydroponic, Or in Soil Potting Applications Be Sure to Consider the Calendar Date of GERMINATION, AS it Directly Relates to it's Potential/ Solstice Period and Harvest Date. Usually Ending in Spring And Fall with Various Strains Throughout The Year, depending Wya ... Soil and Nutrients should be local and or Native to reduce Shock & Produces Strong Roots/ Stock Development. Add some Music, an Occasional Breeze, Consistent Feeding and Gratitude for Certain. Your left with Beautiful Healthy Colas , Produce, Nugs, Fruit, or whatever you have "PRODUCEd" to be processed and Enjoyed, without the states and Governments Oversight/ Handling/ Pesticide Chemically Infused - GmO having- Manufactured / Packaged and still Under Appreciated, all FDA Stamped For - Consumption... after ....Shipping and Handling (3rd party) to your DoorMat.

Now. Think of The Cost. THE price Millions of " WoKe " n Educated, God Loving - Individuals contributing to a toxic Relationship that you literally, feed off of. Expecting The best possible Nourishment in Organic Labeled/ Trademarked Goods We Are "Offered" " Accordingly" at Said Market Value And yes. We Buy, Habits, Cultivating nothing But Sheep... Reap What We Will and simply React To the inflation, Or Reduce Our Work Load labor cost & drop Pollution drastically, Gaining Control As Independent individuals, Sharing Wellness/Prosperity through these Self Sustained / Supportive and Educated Networks.

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before we all die in a McDonald's (or any other BigBizChain) Parking Lot Pimped Society...

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Guide to a Successful Career Path in Cyber Security

In our hyper-connected digital world, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals is higher than ever. As technology continues to advance, so do the threats to our digital infrastructure. If you’re considering a career in cyber security or are already on this exciting journey, this guide will help you navigate the complex landscape and carve out a successful career path in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking.

Your journey into the world of ethical hacking starts with a blend of education, skills, and a passion for ethical cybersecurity. This guide, tailored for admission into ethical hacking, will help you unlock the potential for an exciting and impactful career. Embrace curiosity, stay committed to learning, and embark on a journey to secure the digital world ethically.

India faces a growing threat from cyber attacks, with a rise in incidents targeting key sectors like finance, healthcare, and government institutions. The nation’s increasing digital reliance and a surge in internet users make it an attractive target for various cyber threats, including ransomware and phishing scams. To counter these challenges, the Indian government is working on enhancing its cybersecurity measures through initiatives such as the National Cyber Security Policy, emphasizing the need for awareness, collaboration, and technological investments.

Recent Cyber-attack in India

BSNL DATA BREACH:

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has allegedly suffered a data breach including sensitive details of fiber and landline users of BSNL. The compromised data include email addresses, billing details, contact numbers. The breach, involving sensitive information not only compromises the privacy of the users but also places them at risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and targeted phishing attacks.

The hacker claims that the number of rows of data to be around 2.9 million, which indicates a high probability that it is a single website that may have been breached. The sample data structure available on the dark web points to possible exploitation of a SQL (Structured Query Language) Injection vulnerability.

SQL injection, also known as SQLI, is a common attack vector that uses malicious SQL code for backend database manipulation to access information that was not intended to be displayed. This information may include any number of items, including sensitive company data, user lists, and private customer details.

To secure ourselves and our nation from these kinds of cyber attacks, learn cybersecurity and become a hero.

What is Cyber security and Ethical Hacking?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at  accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.

Key components of cybersecurity include:

Network Security: Protecting computer networks from unauthorized access and cyber-attacks through the implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security measures.

Information Security: Safeguarding sensitive information and data to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Endpoint Security: Securing individual devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices from malware, ransomware, and other threats.

Cloud Security: Ensuring the security of data and applications stored in cloud environments, including data encryption, access controls, and secure configurations.

Incident Response: Developing and implementing plans to respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents, minimizing the impact and facilitating recovery.

Security Awareness Training: Educating users and employees about cybersecurity best practices to reduce the risk of human-related vulnerabilities, such as social engineering attacks.

Ethical hacking involves an authorized attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, application, or data. Carrying out an ethical hack involves duplicating strategies and actions of malicious attackers.

Key aspects of ethical hacking include:

Penetration Testing: Conducting controlled simulated cyber attacks to assess the security of systems, identify vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Vulnerability Assessment: Evaluating systems for weaknesses, misconfigurations, or other security issues that could be exploited by malicious actors.

Security Auditing: Examining the security controls, policies, and procedures of an organization to ensure they align with best practices and compliance standards.

Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises: Red teaming involves simulating a real-world attack to test the organization’s defenses, while blue teaming involves defending against simulated attacks and improving security measures.

Reporting and Recommendations: Ethical hackers provide detailed reports of vulnerabilities and weaknesses, along with recommendations for mitigating risks and enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.

Different Types of Cyber Attacks

Malware:

Description: Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. Examples: Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware.

Phishing:

Description: Deceptive attempts to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, often through fake emails or websites. Examples: Email phishing, spear phishing, vishing (voice phishing), smishing (SMS phishing).

Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS):

Description: Overloading a system, network, or service to make it unavailable to users. Examples: Flooding a website with traffic, using botnets to amplify the attack.

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM):

Description: Intercepting and potentially altering communication between two parties without their knowledge. Examples: Eavesdropping on Wi-Fi communications, session hijacking, DNS spoofing.

SQL Injection:

Description: Exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications by injecting malicious SQL code, often to gain unauthorized access to a database. Example: Modifying SQL queries in input fields to manipulate database responses.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS):

Description: Injecting malicious scripts into websites, which are then executed by users’ browsers. Example: Embedding scripts in input fields that are executed when other users view the affected web page.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF):

Description: Forcing users to perform unintended actions on a web application in which they are authenticated. Example: Tricking a user into clicking a link that performs an action (e.g., changing their password) without their consent.

Zero-Day Exploits:

Description: Targeting vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are not yet known to the vendor or have no available patches. Example: Exploiting a recently discovered flaw before a fix is developed.

Ransomware:

Description: Encrypting files or systems and demanding payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for their release. Example: WannaCry, NotPetya, CryptoLocker.

Social Engineering:

Description: Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that may compromise security. Examples: Impersonation, pretexting, baiting, quid pro quo.

IoT-Based Attacks:

Description: Exploiting vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices to gain unauthorized access or launch attacks. Example: Taking control of smart home devices, using IoT devices for DDoS attacks.

Password Attacks:

Description: Attempts to obtain passwords through various methods, such as brute force attacks, credential stuffing, or password spraying. Examples: Dictionary attacks, rainbow table attacks, credential stuffing.

These are just a few examples of the many cyber threats and attack vectors that individuals and organizations face.

Importance of Cyber Security

Cybersecurity is crucial in safeguarding individuals, organizations, and nations against a myriad of digital threats. It plays a pivotal role in protecting sensitive data, financial assets, and critical infrastructure from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber attacks. As our dependence on digital technologies continues to grow, the importance of cybersecurity becomes paramount in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information, ultimately preserving trust in online systems and fostering a secure digital environment.

Why Choose Cybersecurity as a Career?

High Demand for Experts: The demand for cybersecurity professionals is soaring globally. Organizations across industries are actively seeking individuals with the skills to safeguard their digital assets from cyber threats.

Diverse Career Opportunities: Cybersecurity is not a one-size-fits-all field. With specializations ranging from ethical hacking and penetration testing to incident response and security analysis, there’s a niche for every interest.

Impactful Work: As a cybersecurity professional, you play a crucial role in securing sensitive information, ensuring data integrity, and safeguarding individuals and organizations from the devastating consequences of cyber attacks.

Jobs for Ethical hacker and Cyber Security Professionals

Information Security Analyst:

Responsibilities: Monitor an organization’s networks for security breaches, analyze security measures, and implement solutions to protect sensitive information.

Skills: Network security, vulnerability assessment, incident response.

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker):

Responsibilities: Conduct controlled cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, or applications, and provide recommendations to strengthen security.

Skills: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking.

Security Consultant:

Responsibilities: Advise organizations on their overall security posture, conduct risk assessments, and recommend strategies to improve security.

Skills: Security consulting, risk management, policy development.

Security Engineer:

Responsibilities: Design and implement security solutions, configure firewalls, and monitor for security threats.

Skills: Network security, security architecture, firewall management.

Incident Responder:

Responsibilities: Investigate and respond to security incidents, analyze breaches, and implement measures to prevent future incidents.

Skills: Incident response, forensics, threat intelligence.

Security Analyst (SOC Analyst):

Responsibilities: Work in a Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor security alerts, analyze data, and respond to potential security incidents.

Skills: Security monitoring, log analysis, threat detection.

Security Administrator:

Responsibilities: Manage and configure security tools, enforce security policies, and ensure the integrity of IT systems.

Skills: Security administration, access control, identity management.

Cybersecurity Manager/Director:

Responsibilities: Oversee an organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy, manage security teams, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Skills: Leadership, strategic planning, risk management.

Cryptographer:

Responsibilities: Develop and implement cryptographic solutions to secure data and communications.

Skills: Cryptography, encryption algorithms, key management.

Security Software Developer:

Responsibilities: Develop secure software applications, identify and fix vulnerabilities in code, and contribute to the creation of secure software products.

Skills: Secure coding practices, software development, code analysis.

Threat Intelligence Analyst:

Responsibilities: Collect and analyze threat intelligence data to identify potential cyber threats, assess risks, and provide proactive measures.

Skills: Threat intelligence, analysis, risk assessment.

Security Trainer/Educator:

Responsibilities: Educate individuals or organizations on cybersecurity best practices, conduct training sessions, and develop educational materials.

Skills: Training, communication, cybersecurity knowledge.

Why Choose Our Institution?

Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Our cybersecurity program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the latest threats and defenses. The curriculum is regularly updated to align with industry standards.

Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through hands-on training, simulations, and access to state-of-the-art cybersecurity labs. We believe in equipping our students with the skills needed to tackle real-world scenarios.

Industry Connections: Our institution maintains strong ties with industry leaders, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to the latest trends in cybersecurity.

Admissions Open – Secure Your Future !

Now is the time to take a step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in cybersecurity. With the digital landscape constantly evolving, the need for skilled professionals is greater than ever. Don’t miss the chance to join our institution and become a guardian of the digital realm.          

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DURATION 5 MONTHS (4 Months Training +1 Month Internship)

Contents:

 Introduction to Cyber Security 

 IT System Infrastructure

 Linux

 Network Security

 Offensive Security

 EC-COUNCIL V12 Modules.

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Dark Fiber Networks Market Size, Industry Share, Growth Demand, Supply Chain, Trends Future Outlook, Forecast 2030

The latest market report published by Credence Research, Inc. “Global Dark Fiber Networks Market: Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis, 2018 – 2026. The dark fiber networks market is poised for robust growth, projected to reach US$ 11.57 billion by 2026, with a double-digit CAGR from 2018 to 2026. Dark fiber networks market experienced a CAGR of over 24%.

Dark Fiber refers to unused or "dark" optical fibers within a network that have not been activated for data transmission. These fibers were initially laid down with the intent of accommodating future data needs. Unlike traditional lit fiber, which is actively used to transmit data, dark fiber remains dormant until it is leased or lit by an external entity.

The dark fiber networks market refers to the infrastructure of optical fibers that have been laid in the ground but remain unlit, meaning they are not currently in use for data transmission. These unused or "dark" fibers are often owned by telecom companies, internet service providers, or other organizations. The market for dark fiber has been growing steadily as businesses and service providers seek to expand their network capacity and bandwidth. Dark fiber offers flexibility and scalability, allowing companies to customize their network solutions to meet their specific needs. It is particularly attractive for industries requiring high-speed, low-latency data connections, such as data centers, cloud computing, and telecommunications. The dark fiber market is expected to continue to grow as the demand for high-speed internet and data services increases, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of connectivity infrastructure.

Dark fiber networks, also known as unlit or unused fiber optic cables, are gaining significant traction in the telecommunications industry. The current trends in the dark fiber networks market highlight a growing demand for high-speed and reliable data transmission. With the exponential growth of digital content consumption and increasing internet traffic, businesses are seeking efficient solutions to accommodate their network infrastructure needs. Dark fiber networks offer flexibility and scalability by providing dedicated bandwidth that can be controlled entirely by the users themselves. This trend is particularly evident among large enterprises, healthcare institutions, educational campuses, and government organizations that require robust connectivity for seamless operations.

The Advantages of Dark Fiber Networks

1. Unprecedented Scalability

Dark Fiber Networks offer unparalleled scalability. Businesses can lease additional fibers as their data requirements grow, ensuring that they never outgrow their network infrastructure. This scalability is a boon for companies that foresee exponential data growth in the digital age.

2. Enhanced Security and Control

With dark fiber, you have complete control over your network, from end to end. This level of control translates to heightened security, as you are not sharing your network infrastructure with other entities. Data breaches and cyber threats are minimized, providing peace of mind to businesses handling sensitive information.

3. Cost-Efficiency

While the initial investment in dark fiber infrastructure may seem substantial, it pays off in the long run. By leasing only what you need, you avoid unnecessary expenses. Moreover, as your data needs increase, you can expand your network without incurring substantial additional costs.

4. Reduced Latency

In today's fast-paced digital world, latency can be a significant hindrance to productivity. Dark Fiber Networks offer ultra-low latency, ensuring that data travels at lightning speed. This is critical for applications such as real-time data analytics, cloud computing, and video conferencing.

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Applications of Dark Fiber

Dark Fiber's versatility extends to various industries and applications:

1. Healthcare

Hospitals and medical facilities rely on fast and secure data transmission for telemedicine, electronic health records, and medical imaging. Dark Fiber Networks ensure that patient data is transferred swiftly and securely, ultimately improving patient care.

2. Finance

Financial institutions handle vast amounts of data daily. Dark Fiber Networks enable them to process transactions swiftly, reducing the risk of financial losses due to network delays.

3. Education

In the era of online learning, educational institutions require robust connectivity for remote classes, research, and digital libraries. Dark Fiber ensures that students and educators have access to high-speed internet without interruptions.

4. Media and Entertainment

The media and entertainment industry relies on the rapid transfer of large media files. Dark Fiber Networks facilitate the seamless distribution of content, improving user experiences in streaming, gaming, and content production.

The Future of Connectivity

As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, the demand for fast, secure, and scalable network solutions will only grow. Dark Fiber Networks are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of connectivity. With the ability to provide unprecedented scalability, enhanced security, cost-efficiency, and reduced latency, they are the infrastructure of choice for businesses looking to thrive in the digital age.

List of the prominent players in the Dark Fiber Networks Market:

Apollo Endosurgery

Covidien Plc

EnteroMedics

Ethicon

Intuitive Surgical

Reach Surgical

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The report provides a qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of the global Dark Fiber Networks Market by segments, current trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, and market dynamics with the historical period from 2016-2020, the base year- 2021, and the projection period 2022-2028.

The report includes information on the competitive landscape, such as how the market's top competitors operate at the global, regional, and country levels.

Major nations in each region with their import/export statistics

The global Dark Fiber Networks Market report also includes the analysis of the market at a global, regional, and country-level along with key market trends, major player analysis, market growth strategies, and key application areas.

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