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So does Minase joins Meteo of being a writer that picked a figure from regions that aren’t as used as much in TM with the Trung sisters belonging to him?

This one is just a self-answering yes-no question, so I'll instead use it as a platform for the Minase thoughts I've been having since the wombo-combo of the new mats, the anniversary interview, and the Dubai event. It's probably what the anon wanted out of it anyway.

My inner ramblings start from something Nasu said in last year's interview and made a point to reiterate this year.

Ordeal Calls are meant to be each writer's best and most emblematic piece. Their artistic identity taken to its peak. That's something I believe Sakurai accomplished and Minase didn't. That obviously raises one question: what would a real Minase masterpiece look like?

By the Ordeal Call's premise, it would still need to be something that gave the supplementary information we were missing about the Alterego class, but let's ignore that angle and focus only on the goal of expressing Minase's personality in the best way possible.

What works with Minase and what doesn't? Compare his worst and best pieces. Agartha sucks because it focuses on his opinions about women and those are categorically rancid. Yuga Kshetra succeeds because it focuses on his opinions about ableism, which are far more poignant and agreeable. Minase has enough care about the subject to ensure that the plot is a series of arrangements where the characters triumph not despite their so-called flaws but specifically because of them.

So an ideal Minase Ordeal would focus on a different subject that Minase recurrently displays passionate, empathetic, and agreeable opinions about. So what can we find in his roster of character? Minase made Servant versions:

Zenobia, whose historical significance is entirely about resisting Roman colonization, although she failed. Minase portrays as someone who literally wears her failure and tries to conduct herself with dignity regardless to prove the point that the Roman conquerors couldn't truly defeat her Palmyra spirit. I think this one is a bust execution-wise, but it's significant that the idea is there.

Lakshmi Bai, whose historical significance is entirely about resisting English colonization. Minase portrays her as someone who can't help but disdain the innocent English civilian Holmes and acknowledges the irrationality of it, but the entire surrounding cast including Holmes himself assure her that she is entitled to her feeling because colonization is that gruesome and traumatic of a process.

The Trung sisters, whose historical significance comes not exactly from resisting colonization, but from leading an independence war, which is similar enough in spirit.

Columbus, whose historical significance comes from being a colonizer. I don't need to tell you how Minase chose to portray him.

With Fate/ drawing its action cast from history books, it's inevitable that we get a decent amount of characters whose bulk of their offscreen backstory was spent conquering, slaughtering, and assimilating other cultures. Some certified colonizers, like Richard and Takeru, are very self-critical about it. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we have Iskandar, who gets flak from Faker and Ptolemy for his stupid decisions toward the Diadochi, but the journey of conquest and domination gets framed as the fun adventure no one is critical of. Either way, none of other characters not written by Minase get irredeemable treatment that Columbus gets.

The franchise's most prominent colonizer is, of course, Arthur(ia) Pendragon. Both versions are defined by the regret that comes with ultimately failing their kingdom, but their failings are never credited to the notion that violently conquering the British tribes and unifying the isles is an inherently bad thing. That's the image of greater good they fought for, and that part remains unchallenged. The closest Nasu got to criticizing Arthuria for being a colonizer is by showing the Round Table's brutal treatment of the Arabs in the Sixth Singularity. I'm mentioned this specially because this is Percival's first reaction to eating a mixed breakfast buffet in the current Minase-written Dubai event:

Minase's Percival is strongly defined by his respectful interest in foreign cultures and, fittingly enough for a knight who opposed the Lion King, he's maybe the first character to directly criticize Arthuria on her disregard for the traditions she trampled in the unification of Britain. That's a thing I'd appreciate more of and can only imagine Minase daring to touch on.

[loustat-0]

Hi Sima , I know you from Twitter .

I was watching Dubai scene carefully again & I noticed Louis in Dubai is acting even more heartless than Lestat in NOLA . Why do you think that is ? Is it the aftermath of Claudia's death ?

Hi there 🤗 .

Yes that's probably the most important reason . But I also think there are other reasons he's behaving like that . I think Louis has forgotten how human he used to be ever since Claudia's doom he learned to live on with cruelty & not caring about anything Bc he saw how other vampires including Armand behaved like that too in some aspects. Besides i believe Louis is also acting & pretending some stuff .

While everyone thinks Louis is behaving like that Bc he's in His Merrick era I doubt that Because Merrick book Louis was in his most caring & human era towards Lestat at least . Yes he was very depressed but he wasn't robotic & disconnected form his humanity he cared for Lestat most the times , If AMC Louis is in his Merrick era then we need some kinda proof for it , like figuring out why was Louis resting in Ep 4 . 😢

But I also think Louis showed his most human side again when he remembered about Lestat turning him or when he was talking about Lestat's music , or when he was talking about Lestat's murder attempt but he immediately had to hide that again , Dubai Louis is doing all in his power not to Burst out to crying & screaming & he apologize for these actions . Armand is helping him to not act out 🫤

"Louie can sometimes act out, I protect him from himself"

Does this mean he thinks Louis crying or showing the real side of himself like his anger or remembering the truth means he's acting out to Armand ? Why doesn't Armand want Louis to act out now ?

Louis also quotes Lestat's words sometimes in Dubai which is also something important to me but that's not very related to your question & I talked a lot here .

I hope what I said makes sense to you . 💜

[cbrownjc]

The FINAL story in The Forgotten Years series, written by @faerywhimsy and I, is completed!

This final story is written by @faerywhimsy, and its second and final part is now up on AO3.

Title: Thief of the Sun

Pairings: Armand/Daniel, Armand/Louis, Lestat/Louis, Daniel/Louis, Lestat & Armand

Show Canon with Book Canon Elements — Armand’s POV

Summary: After Daniel leaves Dubai, Armand is lost to memories from the Venice years to Memnoch, before finally choosing to go after Daniel and reuniting with him once and for all.

Part 2 (of 2) Completed — 12,722 words — Mature

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Excerpt:

“I tire of this,” Armand said. “And Daniel is only recently in the body you see him in. He should not be left unattended. He-”

“No,” Marius said, “For once, where he is concerned, I must say I agree with you. He should not be unattended. In fact, he should be tended to by you right now.”

“I couldn’t agree more,” Armand said, almost believing they might possibly be on the right path towards Daniel’s return to him.

“And what will you do once you’ve been returned to him, hm?” Marius asked, almost idly. “Continue to tend to him as a mortal? Allow him to run from you in this new world as he once did in the 70s? I’m sure you are not unaware, such antics are much more difficult to navigate in the modern world. Identity, passports, all are much more thoroughly checked. Daniel has no sons to claim, no one he can impersonate in his newly fashioned body. But I’m sure you have figured all this out.”

“Of course I have,” Armand said, bristling. He had had years, decades to amass all the required documentation for Daniel once he’d been assured Fareed would be able to do what he’d promised was theoretically possible. Documentation that had now proven itself with Daniel’s safe return through the American customs.

Even if what had occurred after that had been entirely unplanned. Armand could not be held responsible for Marius’ actions.

“Of course,” Marius agreed, sounding almost reasonable. “Because, by all accounts, what you are doing for him is no different to what any caring Maker in this time would ensure was done for any fledgling. Except... Daniel Molloy is not your fledgling.”

Armand’s eyes narrowed dangerously at this unexpected twist in Marius’ words. “Are you irritated at me because he is not my fledgling? Or because I continue to look after him anyway?”

[ Read on AO3 ]

[bunny-hoodlum]

#20, 33, 34, and 35 please!!

Sorry this is late! Wanted to think about my answers more, but I forgot to even read the original questions this whole time, so I def' didn't get to think about my answers, whups. 😅

Thank you for ask, @dayseternal-blog!! 🥰

How do you approach action sequences or intense moments?

I haven't written anything action, it makes me cringe because I don't think I know what I'm doing, but I read that short sentences are best for this and I would agree. Choppy, curt sentences would give that sense of blow for blow feeling that action needs, and it would give the sense of it happening seconds of each other, or even simultaneously. I would probably look for an action scene to copy tbh, and try to write the choreography in a choppy way. Emotionally intense moments can be the same, I suppose. Idk what I do personally, I think I'm an Intuitive writer. Once I'm in the emotion of the scene or character, I just go for it and my heart beats really fast usually and it's wrenching and it's awesome and then it just exists and it feels right. (Until I reread it a month or so later. 🙈 Jk, time isn't the problem, my inconsistent headspace is. 🤭)

How do you incorporate world-building elements into your fics?

So, at this point and as you know, I'm veryyyyy comfortable writing my modern AUs as if they were based in Japan. Even though I don't think Konoha could feasibly be as big as Tokyo with the size of Hi no Kuni, I just write it as if it is. 😅 I pull from the real world to some extent, usually Uzushio is a mix of Okinawa and Taiwan, but I also have some AU where it's pretty damn impoverished, so it's going to be a mix of Macau and Haiti. Sometimes Suna is a mix of Macau and Vegas, haha. I guess Dubai and Macau would probably be more... unique. 🤔 I focus on food and architecture more than deeper things like politics and style of governance and whatnot, because my characters only experience those things passively as ordinary citizens do. Whenever I get back to Powerless, the shady secret government program plotline will actually matter more than Slice of Life stuff, so in that instance I will have to map out history, organizations and their affiliations, how secret programs are run, etc. It just depends on what my story needs. Usually backstory kind of comes to me on its own and that informs me of the world. Can't really think of anything else. 🤔 Making things familiar is the main aim every time, though. Dango to a Japanese is like sugar-cinnamon pretzels to us in the US or whatever, it's a familiar snack you can get pretty easily. That's the kind of immersion I try to keep in mind.

Are there any fic writing tips or tricks you've learning along the way that you'd like to share?

Proofread before posting. Proofread again when you wake up the next day after posting. You'll always miss something, but give yourself the first week to catch all the typos you might've missed. 😂

I guess I recommend reading your dialogue aloud? Maybe your whole fic? My inner monologue is pretty damn loud, so I like to trust my word flow is good because I'm practically reading it aloud in my head. I recommend letting characters interrupt each other. Unless perhaps both parties are really solemn about getting to the bottom of the issue or respect each other or both, that neither interrupts the other, but their emotions would be raging to speak up in the midst of all that patience. Figure out your own writing process. If outlining sucks out the fun, try writing the whole thing without guidance but be sure to analyze the story's direction with what you produce. I recommend the flashlight method for pantsers like myself, there are other methods as well, but a little organization goes a long way. I lastly recommend the "One Stop for Writers" site, their Emotion Thesaurus is such an amazing tool. When you just need to reference things quickly, it's very robust.

What do you enjoy the most about being a fic writer?

Between the community aspect and kind of being known for certain things, I think those are pretty even. I enjoy the act of creation and all that, but having something I experienced along the way and having the pride of it being mine is pretty damn cool. And the community makes that feeling even better.

[beardedmrbean]

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iranian leaders vowed revenge on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people at a ceremony to commemorate top Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani on the anniversary of his death in a U.S. drone attack.

"A very strong retaliation will be handed to them on the hands of the soldiers of Soleimani," First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber told reporters at a hospital were some of the wounded from Wednesday's blasts were receiving treatment.

Tehran has blamed the explosions on unspecified "terrorists", but no one has yet claimed responsibility for the bloodiest such attacks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

An unnamed source told the state news agency IRNA that the first explosion at the cemetery in the southeastern city of Kerman "was the result of a suicide bomber's action".

"The cause of the second blast was most likely the same," the source told IRNA.

State TV showed crowds gathered at dozen cities across Iran, including Soleimani's home town Kerman, chanting: "Death to Israel" and "Death to America".

Iranian authorities have called for mass protests on Friday, when the funerals of the victims' of twin blasts will be held, state media reported.

Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards Corps described the attacks as a cowardly act "aimed at creating insecurity and seeking revenge against the nation's deep love and devotion to the Islamic Republic".

The Guards commander in Kerman denied state media reports of a shooting in Kerman on Thursday.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has condemned the "heinous and inhumane crime", and Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, vowed revenge for the twin bombings, that also wounded 284 people, including women and children.

EARLIER ATTACKS

The United States on Wednesday said it was not involved in any way in the explosions and had no reason to believe Israel was.

Washington said the blasts appeared to represent "a terrorist attack" of the type carried out in the past by Islamic State militants.

Tehran often accuses its arch enemies, Israel and the United States, of backing anti-Iran militant groups that have carried out attacks against the Islamic Republic in the past. Baluchi militants and ethnic Arab separatists have also staged attacks in Iran.

In 2022, the Sunni Muslim militant group Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Shi'ite shrine in Iran which killed 15 people.

Earlier attacks claimed by Islamic State include twin bombings in 2017 which targeted Iran's parliament and the tomb of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

The U.S. assassination of Soleimani in a Jan. 3, 2020, drone attack at Baghdad airport, and Tehran's retaliation - by attacking two Iraqi military bases that house U.S. troops - brought the United States and Iran close to full-blown conflict.

As chief commander of the elite Quds force, the overseas arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Soleimani ran clandestine operations abroad and was a key figure in Iran's longstanding campaign to drive U.S. forces from the Middle East.

Tensions between Iran and Israel, along with its ally the United States, have reached a new high over Israel's war on Iran-backed Hamas militants in Gaza in retaliation for their Oct. 7 rampage through southern Israel.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia have attacked ships they say have links to Israel in the entrance to the Red Sea, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

U.S. forces have come under attack from Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria over Washington's backing of Israel and have carried out their own retaliatory air strikes.

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A RISING GLOBAL ADVOCATE FOR HUMANITY AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Ambassador Sean Bardoo the Human Rights Ambassador for HRH Queen Maria Amor also known as the "Traveling Queen of the World," has emerged as one of the fastest-rising public figures, combining celebrity influence with a powerful global commitment to humanitarian efforts. His dedication to humanity is not only evident in his personal life but also in his public service work, which spans multiple continents and numerous causes.

Ambassador Sean Bardoo

Ambassador Sean has made it his mission to help countries and communities across the globe, that are in critical need of assistance with a special focus on vulnerable populations, such as orphans in Uganda, Africa and other areas of the world like Malawi, Guyana, & Dominican Republic.  

In addition, he is also a human & sex trafficking expert and works tirelessly to end modern day slavery through education, policy and human rights advocacy break the chains to freedom of torture, abuse & exploitation of humans.  He has spoken and presented at several forums globally such as at the Makerere University, Northeastern University & the American Bar Association International Law- Comparative International Responses to Combatting the Crime of Human Trafficking.

His efforts have brought about real change, as he spearheads impactful projects, such as building libraries across the world.  Where that includes a significant book drive initiative for education in the country of Cameroon. Leveraging his personal influence, he has collected thousands of books that will be shipped to a bilingual school in Cameroon, providing access to education and knowledge in a region where resources are often limited.

Ambassador Sean Bardoo Visits Uganda

Teenage Mother's Project Uganda

His humanitarian work doesn’t stop  there. Ambassador Bardoo has also  launched a “Laptop Project for Humanity” in collaboration with the We Care For Humanity (WCH) in Uganda and Kenya. This initiative donates computers to assist students in underdeveloped areas, giving them the tools to improve their education and future prospects. His efforts have already made a significant difference in the lives of many, as these projects bridge gaps in access to technology and learning.

Ranked among the world’s most admired public figures—alongside the likes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—Ambassador Bardoo joins a growing list of influential humanitarians making a global impact. Similar to the efforts of Malala Yousafzai, who advocates for girls’ education globally, and climate activist Greta Thunberg, Bardoo’s work transcends borders, embodying a shared vision of global progress and human rights advocacy.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

His actions resonate with those of world leaders like former U.S. President Bill Clinton, whose Clinton Foundation has championed global health initiatives, and Oprah Winfrey, whose philanthropy continues to support education and leadership development across the world.

42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton

Ambassador Bardoo has even taken his advocacy to the United Nations, supporting the global development of essential needs for humanity. His legal training and status as a fashion icon further enrich his contributions, allowing him to inspire others through both his professional and philanthropic endeavors.

For Ambassador Bardoo, humanity is not just a career—it is a calling. He believes that material possessions hold little value after death, but love, compassion, and kindness toward others are the lasting legacies that transcend life. His philosophy of serving mankind with heart and purpose is a message that continues to resonate around the world.

Written By:  Mohammad Razza - Reporter of Dubai Royal News

[nasuversekinkmeme]

Weekly Roundups: Prompts

FSN

Let this be the one and only prompt I will ever send to this blog. Saber with a top hat a mustache and a fat fucking blunt. A cigarette is also acceptable.

FATE/EXTRA

smut, You know that one scene in Fate/Extra where Rani has sex with your servant? Yeah I want Hakunon to be invited in. Whether she's an active participant or if she just gives a thumb up and leave is up to you. (Archer route preferred!)

FSR

One of the remaining FSR Servants (or even characters from FSR who have the potential to become Servants due to being a historical figure themselves [like Zheng Chenggong]) being summoned to Chaldea. Honestly free for all on what exactly happens in the fill, just something that starts with this.

Anything with Zheng Chenggong and FSR Saber meeting up in Chaldea (with both as Servants even if the former hasn't actually been made one yet in Fate) tbh.

FGO

smut, BB Dubai’s henchmen get into a competition with Constantine’s henchmen. Loser gets a one way ticket to getting fucked without mercy.

One of the events (I forget which) had Tamamo Cat take up the camera because "Trust me, you don't want to see what Ushi looks like grinning while covered from head to toe in blood, woof!" I politely disagree and would like to request an image of exactly that.

smut, fionn/group - fionn very nicely takes care of his knights' stress. exactly as it says. i want fionn being a good nice slut for his knights of fianna, because it's hard work, you know, and it's good to keep morale up, and surely they deserve a reward for all they've done, and it's definitely not just an excuse to get some contact in after traveling for months and being away from a nice warm bed with a pretty girl in it for so long. diarmuid is an obvious must, but as for the other knights, you can do whatever you want! toss in whatever headcanons you might have about 'em. i'd especially love to see goll mac morna, with his contentious relationship with fionn and how that might make any physicality between them tense.

For the body horror prompts, maybe something with vortigern or the any of the tam lin with their “true forms” so to speak turned up a few degrees?

Arjuna weight gain, please... It feels like there's only like five people in the fandom who like the idea of him soft, and I'm two of them. Any pairing except Karna is fine, art or fic fills welcome, any size is good, just make him squishy <3

ANY

smut, noncon, Kindly asking for reader insert noncon. Ideally I need to get passed around Chaldean servants like a blunt but even just a single "servant of your choice makes good use of their inhuman strength to lock a poor unsuspecting reader in place for a quick fuck" works for me.

I want blorbos and sex toys. Not necessarily using them, if you want to write me Shiki shopping for toys or draw me Arcueid holding a magic wand like a lightsaber, that works for me (though I won't say no to lemon with toys in action, haha!) Any character, any fandom, any medium.

CROSSOVER

Bill Cipher is summoned to Chaldea. Not with a humanoid body or anything, still a triangle (bonus points if he has an Extra Class like Foreigner or Watcher, Berserker would also be acceptable). He is so confused and angry about all of this. Guda keeps essentially going “I can fix him” (not romantic, just in typical Guda fashion) in spite of his obvious warning signs. His powers are severely limited except for when he uses his Noble Phantasm, and he doesn’t know what a Noble Phantasm is so he thinks he’s been weakened forever (until he figures out how to use it ala Mash did) So many of the people here don’t know who he is, so they aren’t scared of him. At least a lot of the evil Heroic Spirits want to hang out with him.

This is mostly an art prompt (but writers are always welcome!): Crossover with Final Fantasy 14, please interpret your fave servant as if they were from that game! What class would they main, what race would they be? go wildddd

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Happy Pokemon Day, ladies and gentlemen! Today, I bring you the first story-focused video for the Mesopas region- my middle-eastern Pokemon region! This one is set largely in Turkey, but later videos will include Israel, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and the UAE/Dubai! A few new pokemon, four gym leaders, a new professor, and a mysterious hooded figure premiere here, but there is SO much more in store! And regarding the involvement of Israel and Palestine, I planned this region long before current developments, and will be presenting a more idealized version of this area. But, in this version, Palestine will be very much safe, secure, and healthy- as it should be in reality. Israel's actions are horrendous and should be condemned and halted immediately, and I am ashamed of my own country for repeatedly vetoing attempts to do so.

[aamir42]

Farzin Fardinfard who has 3fmusic identity is unique finance fraudster

In the labyrinthine realm of global financial scams, the Unique Finance scheme stands as a notorious emblem of deception, leaving a wake of devastation that transcends borders and nations. Amidst the intricate web of deceit, one name emerges as a pivotal figure, casting a long shadow over this fraudulent network: Farzin Fardin Fard. While renowned as a successful sound engineer and the proprietor of 3F Music, a prominent music recording studio nestled in Dubai’s vibrant cultural landscape, beneath this veneer lies a much darker and clandestine narrative.

Farzin Fardin Fard’s journey into the world of music began with an innate passion that germinated in his formative years. A musician and producer by origin, he embarked on a creative odyssey that eventually led him to the realm of sound engineering. It was here that he discovered his true calling and established one of Iran’s pioneering digital studios approximately a quarter of a century ago. While this represents the legitimate inception of his career, the trajectory of his life takes a stark and disconcerting detour when we dig deeper into his story.

Beyond the melodies and harmonies that have marked his musical journey, there exists a disquieting narrative of Farzin Fardin Fard’s alleged involvement in the Unique Finance scam. This global financial fraud network, orchestrated by individuals like him, has left countless victims grappling with significant financial losses, while he seemingly thrived in opulence.

As authorities worldwide labor tirelessly to apprehend those responsible for the Unique Finance scandal, victims anxiously await their day in court. Farzin Fardin Fard’s alleged role in this intricate web of deception has attracted international scrutiny, underscoring the dualities that shroud his identity.

This multifaceted narrative of dual personas serves as a stark reminder of the intricate world of financial fraud and the profound ripple effects it generates across borders. It underscores the importance of global cooperation in dismantling fraudulent networks, ensuring accountability for individuals like Farzin Fardin Fard, and, most importantly, safeguarding the financial well-being and trust of individuals worldwide.

As this complex story continues to unfold, it is imperative for individuals worldwide to remain vigilant and informed about Farzin Fardin Fard’s alleged involvement in financial scams. In the relentless pursuit of justice, it is our collective responsibility to shed light on the hidden truths and unravel the enigma that shrouds his actions.

[itsdappleagain]

actually rounding out all of team red now too, player, zack, and shadowsan for the character asks?

SWEET! thank you sm!

player

How I feel about this character: he's good! i dont hate him but i dont love him. he's cool. fic writers make him so much better tbh. im often frustrated by him because im trying to put carmen in dire situations but i have to figure out how to keep him out of them loll

All the people I ship romantically with this character: uhhh no one i dont think. i thought that one girl in his classroom who smiled at him was funny. and didnt people ship him with that icelandic kid that gray stopped from getting hit by a car??? that was hilarious we should bring that back

My non-romantic OTP for this character: OKAY i already said this on my chase post but him and chase. they have such a dynamic i cannot even explain it because i think im one of the only people who's even touched it but they're so,,, chase can be his dad okay??? also of course him and carmen are a staple

My unpopular opinion about this character: should have put him in more Situations

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: should have put him in more Situations idk what to say

zack

How I feel about this character: he's a very sweet character but i am more often annoyed at him. whenever the writers try to give him an episode its more like a "look what zack has fucked up this time" episode. ivy got the stockholm caper to take charge, which was so cool. zack got...the duke of vermeer caper?? the one where he fucked up the exchange so bad by opening the door to dash that he had to fix it? or maybe the dubai caper, where he was told to steal a car and his petty grudge made him so hateful that he got himself and ivy arrested?? his character deserved sooo much better than annoying comedic relief driver

All the people I ship romantically with this character: hey whatever ship comes along is good yknow? haberzackary. uh. who else do people ship him with?? idk haberzackary was cool when it was super popular. i dont think of him as a super romantic type though. even though he's technically the only character in carmen sandiego to have ever canonically written in the script played out flirted with someone. and she turned out to be a vile op lmaoo

My non-romantic OTP for this character: i think him and chase are funny in a hypothetical situation where they interact. they're both drivers but one is much worse than the other. also zack and mime bomb thank you mangokat

My unpopular opinion about this character: i think i've already stated quite a few above. i have so many plans for him. so many fic ideas

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: literally give him anything interesting or not annoying PLEASE.

shadowsan

How I feel about this character: BEST CHARACTER IN THE SHOW OKAY HE'S DADOWSAN!!!!!!

All the people I ship romantically with this character: WHOO not many!! lady dokuso but ONLY so they can be divorced because thats so much funnier to me. i also kind of like him and chief a little? but more as a good friends ship so hang on

My non-romantic OTP for this character: okay him and chief. i am inhaling their potential for a relationship. they were both sent for dexter wolfe that night. shadow-san was supposed to kill him and tamara wasn't but their roles ended up reversed. their actions that night are irreversibly tangled with carmen's entire story. they both were promoted that night because of what happened- tamara to chief, shadow-san to faculty. do you see??? do you see how tangled up in everyone's stories and each other's they are??? shadow-san owes chief a coffee,, also carmen. she is his daughter. they are family

My unpopular opinion about this character: really honestly don't have any OH WAIT NO okay he shouldn't have done that to poor zack okay. just knocked him out like that. he was doing his best

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: writers were so cowardly for breaking his leg in s4 to ground him. absolutely not thank you

[sonofjeddah]

Comic Verse: Saudi Arabia’s First Comic Book Store is a MUST Visit

(Read all the way to the end to watch the vlog and podcast episode with the store’s owner)

In the summer of 2022 came the news that the geek community of Saudi Arabia would be getting its first comic book store but with the prevailing mentality in the business community, people didn’t know what to expect 

The store started with an impressive opening, bringing all the major titles, imprints, and indies for the readers in the country. However, comic book stores are best experienced through in-person visits and that’s what happened to me

Two weeks ago I was invited to attend a collectors' gathering hosted at Comic Verse store in Riyadh. The organizers were kind enough to arrange for my trip. The gathering was on a Friday, and it brought together collectors mostly from Riyadh with only me being the exception (being a representative of Jeddah and someone who collected comics and vintage action figures) 

As soon as I entered, I realized that this place besides being a historical landmark (due to being the country’s first comics store) was also a haven for the community. Shelves were adorned with statues and posters but the biggest display belonged to the collected editions (hardcovers and paperbacks), weekly comics stacks, and boxes full of back issues. The collection wasn’t only DC and Marvel, the store has it all. Being a comic book reader myself and having visited stores in Orlando, San Francisco, London, and Dubai; this store has really outdone our expectations   

Obviously, I had to make a vlog about it but I also needed to know what inspired its owner to invest in such a niche venture, especially in a market that mostly prefers to invest in real estate, general contracting services, general retail, or e-commerce 

He was kind enough to sit down with me at his store and talk about his journey. What really impressed me about him was the fact that he was not driven by profits or sales but rather by the community’s needs when it came to comic book reading. Furthermore, if anyone would ask about a particular story or any arc or any collected edition, he would have it. And there were more, collectible action figures from DC Universe, Marvel Legends, Marvel Select, and Star Wars. What more could a geek want? 

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Watch the Superheroes of Arabia Podcast Episode with Sultan Saad (Owner of Comic Verse Store)

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Global Renewable Energy Goals: A Year of Mixed Progress

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Pledges and Challenges Since COP28

In a landmark decision at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai last year, nearly 120 countries pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. The ambitious plan, hailed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as pivotal for reducing emissions and curbing global heating, set a transformative agenda for the energy sector.

Despite these commitments, progress has been uneven. To achieve the COP28 target, global renewable energy capacity must increase from 3.4 terawatts (TW) in 2022 to over 11TW by the end of the decade. However, reports from the energy think tank Ember reveal a lack of significant updates to national renewable energy targets. Of the over 130 countries involved, only eight had revised their goals by October 2024, leaving the global industry on track to reach just 7.2TW by 2030—far short of the required figure.

Francesco La Camera, director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), highlighted the “significant gaps” threatening the COP28 objectives. He urged decisive action at COP29 to realign global efforts.

Industry Momentum and Solar’s Central Role

While government targets lag, the renewable energy industry shows promise of exceeding these limited ambitions. According to the IEA, renewable capacity could match the combined power systems of China, the EU, India, and the US by 2030. Solar energy is projected to lead this surge, accounting for 80% of new global renewable capacity due to declining costs and robust support from nations like China. Wind energy is also expected to grow at double the rate of the previous six years.

However, achieving the COP28 goal depends on accelerating infrastructure development, particularly power grids. The IEA emphasizes the need to connect at least 1.6TW of renewable capacity that is currently awaiting grid integration. If addressed, renewable energy growth could reach 2.7 times its 2022 levels by 2030—falling just short of the pledged target but still marking significant progress.

Energy Efficiency: A Lagging Priority

While renewable energy efforts show momentum, energy efficiency—a critical component of the COP28 pledge—remains underwhelming. To meet the goal of doubling efficiency by 2030, annual energy intensity improvement rates must rise to 4%, compared to 2% in 2022. Yet, progress has stalled at a mere 1% annually for 2023 and 2024, half the pace achieved in the previous decade.

Fatih Birol, IEA’s executive director, stressed the importance of energy efficiency as a cornerstone for reducing oil and gas demand and enabling affordable energy transitions. Positive steps include the EU’s zero-emission building initiatives, China’s stricter appliance standards, and the US’s enhanced fuel economy regulations. However, the IEA calls for faster implementation of policies worldwide to accelerate efficiency gains.

With COP29 approaching, the global focus remains on bridging the gaps in renewable energy targets and energy efficiency measures to meet the ambitious goals set in Dubai.