#class III rapids

[economicsresearch]

page 564 - okay, I can't let it go yet because it is all just churn, like the cutaway of this popular rapid in the Adirondack Mountains of north-east America.

I'm too annoyed with myself to actually explain my thinking here, so I'll just leave some breadcrumbs for you to figure out the metaphor.

-AI

-consumption and regurgitation

-ouroboros

-diminishing returns

-diminished humanity

-swim in an innocuous river

-pulled into a faster current

-no matter how hard you swim the shore is out of reach

-trapped in the churning water gasping for breath whenever you break the surface for a frantic second

-smashed against rocks having your skin gouged and peeled from your body as your blood flows into the river's roiling waters the world goes grey then black because you've swallowed too much water and not enough oxygen

-diminished individual

[slasherbvnnie]

Until We Found You | Part IV

Welcome back! This time we have the second ghostface smut. Part V will be out later tonight, but no smut! Just some pure angst and fluff. As always, heed the tags

Modern Day College Scream AU, Obsessed AFAB!Reader, Eventual Poly!Ghostface x reader, Eventual NSFW, All characters 18+, P in V, Fingering, Oral female!receiving, Overall smut

Part I Part II Part III  Part V Part VI Part VII Part VIII Part IX

 Word Count: 2673

You had a good five seconds on campus before someone finally noticed. Before you even made eye contact with her for the first time that day, Tatum let out the biggest gasp she had ever made and grabbed your shoulder. “And who did you spend your night with,” she asked as you immediately blushed, covering up your hickey with your palm. “None of your business, tate,” you said as Stu laughed and put his arm around Tatum’s waist. “Maybe Randy finally got his shot, I mean with how scared you must be about the killer, maybe he offered some protection for you,” Stu joked as Billy laughed.

 “Don’t get the dork all worked up, Stu, you might put one too many ideas in that perverted brain of his,” Billy said as Randy rolled his eyes. “I can confirm it was not me, sadly, one of us actually has a job instead of living off student loan refunds,” Randy said as the group put their attention back on you. “Well, whoever mauled you better show up at the mall after class today. I wanna see who gave you that, you know, to vet them or whatever,” Tatum said as Sidney nodded. “Yeah, and then we’ll get on their case for mauling you,” she added, making you laugh.

Your day was mostly spent around nervously tiptoeing around the girls questioning you on who you spent the night with. You had talked to other people on campus that didn’t include your little friend group but had never shown interest in them, so they questioned you on any and every one they knew to see who it was. “Okay, what about the guy who almost hit you with that football last week, Kyle? Kit? Kaleb.” Tatum recalled, “Kevin, and no,” you answered simply as Sidney took a stab at it. “Nah, it has to be Oliver,” she suggested, making you pause and show a gross look. “One of my biggest bullies in high school? No thanks,” you shrugged as Billy turned his gaze to you, Stu looking back at you through the rearview mirror. 

“Bully?” Billy questioned as you nodded. Throughout most of school you had been bullied, not really by one group in particular but there were enough to only leave you with Casey as one of your only friends until senior year. It stopped when college came around, no one cared enough to bully someone they spent one hour a day with. “Yeah, he always bullied me, ever since second grade. At first everyone thought he liked me because they thought being mean to someone was how you showed a crush but after this one time he faked asking me out in high school just to stand me up, it came kinda clear he hated me,” you explained with a little bitter laugh, going silent when you noticed the awkwardness.

 Billy’s face was stone cold, but you could tell in his eyes that he was angered. “It’s fine, I’m over it now, but yeah, definitely not someone I would let sleep with me,” you said as you looked away, not noticing the glance that Stu and Billy shared. “Is he still a dick to you?” Stu asked as you laughed, “I guess? I dunno, I find it more funny that he’s still got a grudge against me for some reason, but at least he doesn’t try to pull my hair anymore,” you said jokingly.

“How about we go in there?” Tatum suggested as you and Sidney both shared a laugh, “what? You have a mystery date and you might want a cute outfit for Billy sometime,” Tate said as you and Sidney looked to each other before looking at the boys. “How about you two run off for a bit instead of being giant pervs, we’ll meet up again at the food court,” you suggested as Billy and Stu were quick to agree. Their rapid head shakes made you all rile up with laughter, smiling and heading into the store together. 

“Sooo, what’s your mystery dates favorite color?” Tate asked as you smiled, “I don’t know actually, that’s a good question,” you hummed as you looked at the different choices of lingerie that lined the store. “I think they like any color really,” you said as you spotted a red laced set, it was a bralette styled top that had strips running down the side to connect to the underwear. Sidney noticed where your eyes lingered and laughed, “they’re kinky, huh?” She joked as you laughed and nodded, “really,” you agreed. You picked through the outfit to find your size, wondering if ghostface would like it, you guessed they probably would enjoy the blood red color of it.Later that night you were in your bathroom, glad that your parents had left to have dinner at your grandparents, which they did very hesitantly given the incident a few days ago. When you reassured that with all your friends only a few blocks away and access to cars, as well as the marvelous creation of phones to dial 911, they let you be.

You found yourself looking in the mirror as you checked yourself out for the 100th time in the lingerie you had bought. You blushed and wondered if your masked killer would enjoy the outfit, running your hand slowly across the lace fabric. You heard a noise from outside, quickly throwing on a tshirt- one you didnt care about if ruined again- and pj shorts before heading out into your bedroom.

You peeked over your window to see nothing, frowning to yourself before sighing and taking a seat on your bed. But when you were met with the back of the costumed body looking over your vanity you let out a small scream, making them turn to you. “Jesus christ you scared me!” You yelled at them before relaxing, “no window climbing this time?” You asked as they shook their head, continuing to look around the room. You noticed their little glances around the room, curious as to why they were studying it. They turned towards you once more, walking over to you and looking you over. They were less aggressive than last time, using two fingers to tilt your head up to them. Their fingers were warm, which caught you off guard, just yesterday they were cold to the touch.

“There’s two of you?” You questioned, their demeanor changing quickly as they grabbed your chin. “I-I don’t know who you are, i swear. It’s just- y-your touch…” you spoke quickly, trailing off as their grip loosened. “The last one was cold, kinda felt like a corpse,” you said jokingly, “and you’re warm…plus you keep looking around like you haven’t been here before.” You said to them, their touch going back to just gently holding your chin up. They moved away from you, going back to your vanity and grabbing a small black bag, bringing it over to you. You blinked in surprise, looking up to them before they gestured to open it. You reached into the bag, pulling out a piece of paper that was torn, giggling at the words that were printed onto it. ‘Sorry about the last guy :(‘

“See? I would have figured it was two of you anyways,” you said as they shook their head. You smiled, reaching back into the bag and looking at your two new Carrie shirts. One was in the style as your previous one, the other a different one but still in the correct size. “I didn’t think I would actually be treated to a new shirt,” you admitted, hearing a chuckle from them. You didn’t say it out loud, but your heart was filled with joy knowing these two masked killers, regardless of not knowing them, were being so kind and caring towards you. You swooned, noticing how different the two seemed. The other one scared you a little, not really knowing their true intentions, but this one seemed so much more gentle and sweet with you. “I um, I also had a little surprise for you,” you said, noticing how they perked up at your words.

A blush rose to your cheeks as you looked up to them, adjusting yourself before sitting up on your knees. “but you’ll have to take my clothes off first to see it, mr. ghostface.” you whispered out, which made them grab you by the waist and lay you down on the bed. They didn’t take out the knife, instead their hands darted to the hem of your shirt and lifted it up to reveal the red lingerie underneath. A small groan left them as they quickly worked on taking off your shorts, making you giggle at the rush in their actions. You let out a little whimper as they groped you, aware now of how unintentionally strong their grip was. They squeezed your breast that was covered in the lace, their other hand roaming up and down your side. The lack of their touch made you whine out, pouting up at them before they moved to grab the final thing from the bag. A new blindfold, one dedicated just for you. They were quick to tie it, making sure you didn’t see through it by waving in front of you.

All you heard was a little thump of the mask and them struggling to take their gloves off before you heard the rest of their clothing thump to the ground. Before you could even take in a breath you felt their hand already cupping your core, their lips attacking the part of your breasts that were left uncovered from the lingerie. They roamed around before their lips were now on your neck, creating a new hickey right above the old one. You moaned softly, a shaky hand reaching to grab their arm.You could feel their muscles contract and tighten at the touch but when you made no movement to touch elsewhere, they quickly calmed down and continued their lust filled attack on you. They teased you over the lace panties you wore, their smirk growing as you let out little huffs and moans. The bed lifted, their frame no longer causing it to dip and your hand was left holding nothing, a small pout made its way to your agitated frown as their touch left you. After a moment you gasped, feeling their hands spreading your legs apart as they placed gentle kisses onto your inner thighs.

It was the first time you felt the blade, but they didn’t trail it across your skin like the other, instead they used it to make you exposed to them. Another whine left you, “you owe me a new outfit again, this was brand new,” you whined, they responded with a nip to your inner thigh, not doing anything else before diving into you.Your back arched on impact, their tongue on your clit as they spread you open with their thumbs. “fuck,” you moaned out, your thighs closing around their head to lock them in place in pure instinct. They were skilled at this, eventually finding the perfect pace that had you shaking and squirming. Every time you tried to shimmy up and get away from the pleasure, their large hands wrapped around your thighs from behind and pulled you back down onto their face. You weren’t even aware of how many minutes had passed before your thighs were shaking, only being held up by their grip. “Wait, fuck, you’re-“ the breath was knocked out of your lungs as they entered their middle finger into you, their pace matching that of their tongue as they thrusted it in and out of you.

 A loud moan left your lips as you came, whines and whimpers erupting from your chest as their ministrations didn’t stop. “Please, please, ‘s too much,” you pleaded, clawing at your bedsheets as they just hooked their arm around your thigh and pulled you down back onto their face once more. It was practically like a scene from the Exorcist as you came again, your back arching off of the bed as you nearly let out a scream from all the pleasure. This time they slowly pulled away after you came down from your high, lapping at you one last time before pulling away and hovering over you. Your chest heaved as you did your best to catch your breath, smiling softly at the gentle kiss they placed onto you. You felt them snake their hand into yours, making you giggle as they wrapped their fingers in the spaces between your own. A smile curled onto their lips when they heard your laugh, growing even wider when you let out a moan as their free hand went back to your entrance. They still held your hand as they pulled back a little, your legs spreading more as you felt them running their tip along your slit.

 At every swipe to your clit you let out a moan, gasping when they entered you. Within a second their lips were attacking your neck again, earning whines and moans from every bite, lick, and thrust that they tortured your body with. The pleasure was dizzying, you had never really gone so many rounds with someone before, the recovery time was practically nothing with how fast your climax was building up again. They were more gentle, their free hand roaming over the bralette you still had on, teasing your nipples over the fabric as they littered your skin in love bites. You were already regretting Tatum’s and Sidney’s teases about them tomorrow but for now, you accepted your fate.

Their pace was quick but managed to hit all your sweet spots, their hand that held yours was gripping you so tightly their knuckles turned white, which only brought you closer to the edge. Their free hand found its way to your clit again, rubbing it in time with their thrusts to completely overwhelm you. Your orgasm washed over you hard, the seconds felt like they lasted a lifetime as you did your best to come down from your high, but their continued sloppy thrusts didn’t help one bit. A loud whine left you as they came, biting into your neck to cover up their moan. They pulled out slowly, letting go of your hand and kissing you once again. Unlike the other ghostface, they laid down in the bed with you, pulling you against their chest. You accepted the invitation, resting against their chest and listening to their heartbeat as you recovered from your orgasm. 

“Next time…do- uh,” you spoke softly, a bit shy to get your thoughts out into words. You felt their fingertips tracing your jaw, relaxing as their thumb ran over your lips. “Do you think the both of you could come by next time? You- uh, you don’t have to but…” you trailed off as they kissed you, feeling their head move in a nod. You smiled, heart fluttering with excitement knowing both of them would be alone with you. “And don’t forget the new lingerie set, please,” you requested with a little laugh. It was an hour later, ghostface gone and you freshly showered and dressed in your pajamas again. 

Your phone rang, seeing Sidney’s caller id and answering quickly. “Hey, have you seen any of the police cars pass by?” She asked as you looked out your window, “no, how come?” You asked as Sidney sighed. “Oliver, the neighbors said they heard screaming and shit breaking and when police got there they said he was dead,” she said as you frowned. “Do they know if it was the killer?” You asked, “yeah, neighbors said they saw him running off. They tried going after them but they couldn’t catch up.” She told you, you sighing and shaking your head. “That’s so creepy…” you said, thinking back to the conversation you all were having earlier that day. You couldn’t help but wonder if ghostface was stalking you, if they already knew you and your past. 

[enlitment]

The Voltaire-Rousseau Beef aka V v. JJ part III.

for @stars-in-the-night , @headsinsand and other great (and amazingly patient) readers

part 1 ; part 2 ; part 3 ; part 4

7. THE ORPHANAGE (to be read in Eliza Hamilton's voice)

The one thing from his personal life that Rousseau is probably best remembered for is the fact that he gave up all five children he had with his long-term partner, Thérèse, to a Parisian orphanage. One after the other, in what could be called a rapid succession, a simple case of salut and adieu.

The reasons he gave for his behaviour differ from ‘I have fallen with a bad crowd in Paris and this is just what people around me did’ and ‘I basically had no other option anyway’ (not true, he could have married Thérèse and try to make it work. Sure, money was tight, and someone could make a few snarky remarks about the first baby looking surprisingly big for a six-month old or whatever, but these things happened quite regularly. Also, Diderot married his working-class mistress despite his father’s stern disapproval. Just saying) to – now this comes up somewhat later in the Confessions and is significantly darker – ‘I really hated Thérèse’s family and thought it would be better to let my kids be raised by the state than be around them’.

If this was him trying to break a cycle of generational trauma though – perhaps one of the side of his own family as well –  I’d argue there were far better ways of going about it. There’s also potentially one even darker, quasi-psychoanalytical reason for this now infamous choice, but it’s probably best to steer clear of Freud. Nothing good usually comes out of it.

Of course, doing something like this would make anyone seem like a douchebag, but a guy famous for writing a treatise on how to best raise children?* Guy who repeatedly argued that the single purpose of a woman’s life is to be a mother? Now that’s a hypocrisy so deliciously juicy that one simply cannot resist sharing it with the world!

*interestingly enough, he insists in the Confessions that he wanted to reveal this information in his On Education (aka Emile), and that in one of the book's passages, he alluded to this episode in such a way that he ‘basically confessed to it already’. I haven’t found that part yet, and I remain somewhat sceptical about whether this is truly the case.

8. SECOND INTERMEZZO: VOLTAIRE THE AVID HATE-READER

V on Julie, or the New Heloise: „silly, middle-class, dirty-minded and boring“

V on Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar: „I read his On Education. These are reasonings of a stupid nurse in four volumes, of which forty pages directed against Christianity. They are among the most daring that have ever been written, [but] by virtue of inconsistency worthy of this head without a brain and this Diogenes* with no heart, he uttered as much abuse against the philosophers, as against Jesus Christ.“ (letter to Damilaville, 1762)

*calling JJ ‘Diogenes’ was definitely a trend in the 1700s, and what seems like V’s go-to insult for him. Calling him a ‘lackey of Diogenes’ does potentially get a bit kink-shame-y though...

9. A MOUNTAIN AND AN AVALENCHE

The last post featured an earthquake in Portugal, now get ready for a distinctly Swiss natural disaster!

To be perfectly fair to Voltaire, although he was certainly not a person who was above spreading gossip, he did have a good reason to publish what he knew about Rousseau and let all hell break loose, since...

in Rousseau’s Letters Written from the Mountain published in 1763, JJ had exposed Voltaire as the author of the infamous Sermon of the Fifty, an anti-christian work that had the potential to get its author into serious trouble. Voltaire could not and would not let this slide – especially when he had the perfect weapon on his hands. Payback time!

Voltaire therefore went on to publish a short anonymous pamphlet titled Sentiments des Citoyens (aka How Citizens Feel – since JJ proudly called himself ‘citizen of Geneva’ in his works and he championed sentiments over reason – see, it’s all very clever!) in which he exposed details from Rousseau’s personal life. This of course included the most shocking, most hypocritical, and most memorable detail of all: Rousseau, Mr. Family First, Mr. Let’s-raise-precious-children-in-a-way-that-won’t-corrupt-their-natural-godness had dumped all of his offspring into a Parisian orphanage! Not so virtuous now, is it?

Interestingly, Rousseau never put two and two together and realised Voltaire was the real author of the fateful pamphlet. It would be interesting to see how he would react had he known.

That said, much like d’Alembert’s article on Geneva a couple of years earlier, the Sentiments des Citoyens led JJ to pick up a pen once again to do what he did best: to defend the poorest and most oppressed souls against the cruel and unjust world. Which usually just happened to be himself.

And thus, as Roger Pearson, an author of one of Voltaire's many biographies concludes:

“we have Voltaire to thank for (…) being the catalyst of Rousseau’s Confessions” which he calls “one of the world’s great autobiographies”

(no, not like that @chaotic-history. Though now I cannot unsee it every time I read the quote)

->

Tune in next time for the (mis)adventure in Britain which will feature:

another philosopher - David Hume - dragged into the mess

a fake letter from Frederick the Great (that was actually penned by the most messy gossip of a person in the 18th century)

a genuinely funny statue story with an appearance from d'Alembert

[communist-manifesto-daily]

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific - Part 28

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III - Historical Materialism

The materialist conception of history starts from the proposition that the production of the means to support human life and, next to production, the exchange of things produced, is the basis of all social structure; that in every society that has appeared in history, the manner in which wealth is distributed and society divided into classes or orders is dependent upon what is produced, how it is produced, and how the products are exchanged. From this point of view, the final causes of all social changes and political revolutions are to be sought, not in men's brains, not in men's better insights into eternal truth and justice, but in changes in the modes of production and exchange. They are to be sought, not in the philosophy, but in the economics of each particular epoch. The growing perception that existing social institutions are unreasonable and unjust, that reason has become unreason, and right wrong [1], is only proof that in the modes of production and exchange changes have silently taken place with which the social order, adapted to earlier economic conditions, is no longer in keeping. From this it also follows that the means of getting rid of the incongruities that have been brought to light must also be present, in a more or less developed condition, within the changed modes of production themselves. These means are not to be invented by deduction from fundamental principles, but are to be discovered in the stubborn facts of the existing system of production.

What is, then, the position of modern Socialism in this connection?

The present situation of society — this is now pretty generally conceded — is the creation of the ruling class of today, of the bourgeoisie. The mode of production peculiar to the bourgeoisie, known, since Marx, as the capitalist mode of production, was incompatible with the feudal system, with the privileges it conferred upon individuals, entire social ranks and local corporations, as well as with the hereditary ties of subordination which constituted the framework of its social organization. The bourgeoisie broke up the feudal system and built upon its ruins the capitalist order of society, the kingdom of free competition, of personal liberty, of the equality, before the law, of all commodity owners, of all the rest of the capitalist blessings. Thenceforward, the capitalist mode of production could develop in freedom. Since steam, machinery, and the making of machines by machinery transformed the older manufacture into modern industry, the productive forces, evolved under the guidance of the bourgeoisie, developed with a rapidity and in a degree unheard of before. But just as the older manufacture, in its time, and handicraft, becoming more developed under its influence, had come into collision with the feudal trammels of the guilds, so now modern industry, in its complete development, comes into collision with the bounds within which the capitalist mode of production holds it confined. The new productive forces have already outgrown the capitalistic mode of using them. And this conflict between productive forces and modes of production is not a conflict engendered in the mind of man, like that between original sin and divine justice. It exists, in fact, objectively, outside us, independently of the will and actions even of the men that have brought it on. Modern Socialism is nothing but the reflex, in thought, of this conflict in fact; its ideal reflection in the minds, first, of the class directly suffering under it, the working class.

[1] Mephistopheles in Goethe's Faust

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[the-whatcherof-89]

Tangotek aka Mr Decked out the tangler.

CR 20 N Humanoid Native Outsider

XP 307,200 (if used as npc for encounter)Ifrit (Sun Soul) Sorcerer 20 (Cross-blooded: Harrow-Mechanical)

Neutral Medium humanoid Init +4; Senses Perception +23

AC 32, touch26, flat-footed28 (+4Dex, +6Armor, +6Natural, +5Deflect) HP 175 (20d6+100)

Fort +15, Ref +15, Will +26

Speed 30 ft. Melee Flaming scimitar+13 +1d6 fire Ranged Light Crossbow+16 1d8+2

Racial Native outsider, Darkvision 60ft, Fire in the blood, Fire resistance 5, Sun metal 1/day.

Traits Fiery gaze, overprotective.

Class features Eschew materials, Bloodline powers(Launch gears, See it coming, Invoke the harrow, Harrowed home, Clockwork masterpiece), Bloodline arcana, Bonus feats: Toughness, Iron guts, Harrower, Skill focus Engineering, Craft wondrous times, Extend spells), Bonus spells: Analyze device, Shocking grasp, Harrowing, Shadow conjuration, Rapid repair, Repulsion, Greater Harrowing, Moment of prescience, Weird).

Spellcasting CL20 DC21 spells per day 9/9/9/8/8/8/8/7/7 

Spells known:

9-Wish, Time stop, Meteor swarm.

8-Discern location, Polymorph any object, Sun burst.

7-Limited wish, Symbol of stunning, Spell turning.

6-Dispel magic (Greater), Geas/quest, Anti-magic field.

5-Secret chest, Telekinesis, Cloudkill, Teleport, Fabricate.

4-Wall of fire, Superior invisibility, Stoneskin, Dimension door.

3-Fly, Dispel magic, Haste, Fireball, Phantom mount .

2-Glitterdust, See invisibility, Fog cloud, Resist energy, Molten orb.

1-Shield, Mage armor, Magic missile, Burning hands, Grease.

0-Read magic, Detect magic, Mage hand, Mending, Acid splash, Resistance, Flare, Prestidigitation.

Str 14Dex 18 Con 18 Int 14 Wis 10 Cha 32

Base Atk +10/5; CMB +12; CMD +16

Feats Quicken spells, Strong personality, Eldritch heritage(Mechanical emphaty), Improved Eldritch heritage(The rebuild), Greater eldritch heritage(Warmachine).

Skills Appraise+7, Bluff+16, Craft(Metal and stone)+15, Disable device+9, Fly+9, Intimidate+16, Knowledge (Arcana)+15, (History)+7, (Engineering)+15, Profession(Architect)+13, Perception+13, Spellcraft+15, Use magic device +24. 

Languages Common, Ignan, Draconic.

Combat gear Ampoule of flash blood, Staff of metals[allows the use of the following spells: Major creation(1 charge only metal objects), Wall of iron(1Charge), Wand of cure critical wounds, Rod of absorption, Rod of empower metamagic, Ghost touch light crossbow+1, 50+1 seeking Bolts, Flaming scimitar+1, Shoes of the firewalker, Bracers of armor+6, Trapspringer’s gloves, Crimson robes  of Tek(Glamered robe of the Arcane heritage-Harrowed combined with Sorcerer’s robes), Headband of alluring charisma+6, Eyes of the eagle, Ring of protection+5, Belt of physical might+4 (Con Dex), Ioun stones (Scarlet blue and blue sphere, Incandescent blue sphere), Ring of spell knowledge IV(Sculpt stone), Pearl of power III, Tome of leadership and influence+4 (used), Bag of holding (type I), Potions: (2)Cure critical wounds, (2)Gaseous form, (2)Haste, (2)Displacement, Fly(2), Alchemist kit, Sorcerer’s kit, Spell components worth 2000gp, Harrow deck, 442gp. 

Background Cordial, polite, vibrant and cheerful the red eyed Tangotek is one of the many inhabitants of the land of hermits where many buildings are made, defying the very laws of physics reaching an unseen level of wonder. Tango is famous especially for the creations of various games made to entertain the various hermits(sometimes in hilarious ways) and various iron farms that support the local economy. Appreciated and used by all, once you enter the circle of friends of Tango it is certain that he will protect you fiercely like a male alpha lion defends his pride. It was one day like the others and Tango was supervising his creation called Decked out to see if all the mechanical parts were in working order. He was about to finish when he noticed an area that wasn’t there before. “When- when did i make this? Did i make this? He peeked inside to find a strange hallway with many dioramas displaying different miniature buildings that he made in the past and a very large iron door at the end. “I didn't make this. Grian? Is this yours? Are you trolling me?” As he was looking around someone spoke to him: “I tried your game, very inspiring. Do you want to try mine?” Tango looked around but saw no one, he was alone. “Where are you? Did you build this? You are not Grian, aren’t you?” The voice smirked “No, but he accepted my challenge, as well as the others… ALL OF THEM.” Tango suddenly became worried: “What did you do?!” His yelling was filled with frustration. “Why don’t you find out? Come in.” The large iron door opened, slightly. Tango approached cautiously but when he placed his hand on the handle the world around him shifted and found himself in another room full of traps with new equipments on him: spikes from the ceiling, buzzsaws, wall flamethrowers and so on. “The rules are simple: to whoever finds me first i will realize that person most deep wish. Ready? Set… GO!” Tango, still bamboozled took a deep breath: “It’s READY… SET… NINER! You…!” Realizing that the voice wasn’t there anymore, he just clenched his teeth and pushed forward.

[cloudyswritings]

Atrumentuphytum Sp. “Glass Green” (The Inkpot Plant)

I have had the great fortune of coming across these plants in the weeks following my crash landing on the surface of Amadeus III. I was most disheartened to find my data gathering tools—personal recording device included— were destroyed upon landing, thankfully the sap of these succulent xenoflora function with great similarity to ink. For obvious reasons I have decided to name these plants Inkpot plants. It only seems fair they be the first species recorded on this planet given they are the sole reason for my current ability to document the life of Amadeus. Below you will find some observations on these plants:

The primary habitat of the Inkpot plant appears to be the silica rich fog deserts in which I landed. Indeed it seems that the seeds and outer shell of these plants are formed from this silica. From my observations the ink-like sap of these plants superheats under unknown conditions(most likely chemical, fueled by sunlight?) allowing additional material to expand the shell and grow the plant. The leading edge of the growth is sharp and gives these plants part of their inkwell shape. Growth appears to occur during the winter when the fog is more prevalent and the sun less intense. I also observed these plants shedding their stems, quills, and trichomes in the weeks leading up to the growing season.

The sap of these plants is highly viscous and carries a scent quite reminiscent of burning tar. Additionally I have witnessed the consumption of this plant by crumblejaw lead to the death of said via rapid dehydration. The tissues of this plant rapid and continuous vomiting leading to extreme dehydration and, being in a desert, death.

— Algernon Wimblethorp, Xenobotanist 1st class

Hi all!! This is the first of a series of pieces based on the plants I doodled in class. As you can see I’ve turned this into a what will (hopefully) be a long term spec bio project centered on Algernon Wimblethorp and their documentation of the various flora(and possibly fauna) of Amadeus III. There is additional lore for Ink plants that I’ll probably either add here at a later date or simply make another post about.

[kquil]

Hii its me again! I can't get enough of your writing ❤️

🧁:

I very proudly speak 4 languages (Danish, English, German and Spanish). I am ultra sarcastic, but i zone out all the time. I ride horses, and love rabbits.

Im 5,4, have semi long brown hair, that i dye semi permanent hair colors all the time. I love like 70 music, and have quite a big collection of records. My style is downtown. I play the drums and piano. And im a hopeless romantic

Ok thats its! Dont feel pressured to do this, since you've already done requests for me ❤️❤️

thank you for sending in this request, darling! and don’t feel bad that i’ve already done requests for you, i’m aiming to complete as much of these as possible so it isn’t a problem at all!

from your description, i ship you with, Sirius Black!

i. your sarcasm in class is what draws sirius to you. he doesn’t know if you mean it but some of your sarcastic remarks have him clutching at his stomach in pain from how much it sends him into boisterous, uncontrollable laughter. you notice him a lot too since he can’t stop laughing at the things you say and only intend to utter under your breath, but you swear he has the ears of an elephant; he can hear you no matter how quiet you are. 

ii. it isn’t long before you and sirius become close friends and he’s walking around with his arm strewn across your shoulders and grinning ear to ear as he converses with you. sometimes, the two of you would get into little bickering fights that aren’t too important and are rather mundane but since he can speak french (which you don’t understand) and you can speak danish, german and spanish, you simply take your pick of whichever language to argue at him with since he wouldn’t understand you while he would argue in rapid french. it sounds like a serious fight but the two of you always ultimately end up giggling with each other. 

iii. sirius loves when you try a new semi-permanent hair colour, he thinks each one looks good on you and begs for you to dye his hair a semi-permanent colour too. the only problem was that he had really dark hair so it wasn’t as effective in showing. this lead to you spending multiple nights using your potions knowledge to somehow create a semi-permanent hair dye that he can use on his dark hair. this eventually leads to one of the marauders' greatest pranks of all time. seeing so many of the nasty slytherin students walking around with semi-permanent neon green hair, all for their ‘slytherin pride’ was so much fun to see. 

iv. obviously, sirius adores your clothing choice as well. It looks so good on you and matches his style well. whenever you could wear casual clothing around the castle, sirius would seek you out to see what you had worn for the day and so that he could show you what he was wearing for the day as well. many people thought you were cute together and asked if you were in a relationship when sirius had you sitting in between his legs, reading a book in the common room and nuzzling his face into your neck from behind. “yeah, we’re together,” sirius answers for both of you as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. you may have missed something somewhere and turned to sirius for an explanation but his answering kiss was explanation enough.

vi. you being able to play piano is a classic but being able to play drums is impressive to sirius and he swears that he could listen to you all day drumming up beats while doing tricks with your drumsticks. you even teach him a thing or two on it, he’s not as good as you but he feels proud every time he completes a short beat and you praise him endlessly. he’s beaming brighter than the sun by the end of it all. 

vii. sirius isn’t a hopeless romantic but by god do you make it easy for him to want to be one. being a ladies man, he knew how to get girls but was never committed. and since you were a hopeless romantic, you could see through his earlier disingenuous acts. you assured him that he didn’t have to push himself for you and he gave in….for a few days only. after that short time, he was determined to win you over with all the actions he used to deem as cheesy before you happened to him. now he quite enjoys picking flowers to make a small, handpicked bouquet for you or sending little origami notes to you with cute romantic sayings he thought of for you or spending his saved up money on matching jewellery for you two to wear together. he was especially enthusiastic about it when you littered kisses all over his face and held him close after every small romantic act. 

viii. no honourable mention here, sorry my lovely, i quite like you with sirius black ;)

[aurik-kal-durin]

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge - DLC Aircraft Ideas

I know some people are gonna look at this and say "WTF man, Crimson Skies came out in 2003... it's not getting any new content!"

True. But there's always a possibility- however small- that the game could be re-released on modern consoles, or (God willing) get a full-blown remake. In which case, the devs could always add new planes.

The original PC game had 17 playable aircraft, most of which did not make it into the Xbox game. Only 2 planes, the Devastator and the Brigand, would ship with the game. 4 others would be added as DLC for online multiplayer only.

I picked out 7 aircraft from the original PC game that I would like to see added if Crimson Skies gets a remake, and outlined what class I think they should be, and what weapons they could have.

It'll probably never happen, but hey... I can dream. And remember, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge was one of the top 5 game on the OG Xbox Live, right alongside Halo 2 and Star Wars: Battlefront II. So I'd say it has a better chance of getting a remake than most.

Whittly & Douglas M210

Raven

Class: Interceptor

Primary Weapon: Six Machine Guns

Secondary Weapon: RF-Guided "Beeperless" Seeker Rockets

Secondary Ammunition: 20 Rockets

A fast and agile fighter with six machine guns and highly accurate radio-guided Seeker Rockets that track targets aggressively. Seeker Rockets function like the Halo 2 Rocket Launcher; hold down the trigger to lock on to enemies, and release to fire.

The name of the Seeker Rocket is a reference to the "Beeper-Seeker" rocket from Crimson Skies lore. Whereas the Beeper-Seeker uses a two-stage system, firing a high-velocity "Beeper" rocket that emits a radio signal, followed up with a high-explosive "Seeker" rocket that homes in on that signal, these new rockets are able to track their targets without the need for a beeper unit; hence, "Beeperless".

Grumman E-1C

Avenger

Class: Dogfighter

Primary Weapon: Eight Machine Guns

Secondary Weapon: "Detonator III" Incendiary Rockets

Secondary Ammunition: 15 Rockets

Armed with more machine guns than any other plane in the game, along with a secondary rocket that sets enemy planes on fire for damage over time. So you get the best of the Devastator and the Bandito all in one plane.

Curtiss-Wright P2

Warhawk

Class: Zep-Killer

Primary Weapon: Four "Scorpion" Cannons

Secondary Weapon: Dual Triggers

Based on Paladin Blake's customized Warhawk from the tie-in novel, this modified Warhawk is outfitted with four standard cannons that fire in pairs, just like the Dauphin and the Bulldog. However, when the Left Trigger is held, all four cannons will fire simultaneously at an increased rate of fire for massive damage.

Hughes Aviation

Bloodhawk

Class: Interceptor

Primary Weapon: Four Machine Guns

Secondary Weapon: XL-1 "Lancer" Laser Cannon

Secondary Ammunition: 100 Battery Charge

The standout feature of the Bloodhawk is it's secondary laser, which is extremely accurate and has unlimited ammo, but has to recharge it's battery after firing for long periods of time. Ammo starts and 100 and counts down to 0 as you fire. The longer you fire, the longer it takes to fully recharge.

McDonnell S2B

Kestrel

Class: Zep-Killer

Primary Weapon: Five Cannons

Secondary Weapon: Aerial Torpedoes

Secondary Ammunition: 15 Torpedoes

Turret: Twin Cannons

As pure a Zep-Killer as can be, the Kestrel boasts five rapid-fire cannons, as well as two more cannons in a rear turret a la the Brigand. It's secondary weapon is a rocket-propelled Aerial Torpedo that deals tremendous damage to zeppelins, but has no magnetic lock-on, making it all but useless against enemy planes.

However... if you do somehow manage to score a hit on an enemy plane with the Aerial Torpedo (whether by skill, or dumb luck) it's a 1-hit kill no matter how high your opponents armor rating.

Bell Mk. II

Valiant

Class: Zep-Killer

Primary Weapons: Six Cannons

Secondary Weapon: Grenade Launcher

Secondary Ammunition: 30 Grenades

An exceptional Zep-Killer with six cannons right out of the box, and a secondary grenade launcher. Grenades deal massive damage to zeppelins and ground targets, but are less useful against enemy planes than other Zep-Killer weapons.

Marquette PR-1

Defender

Class: Interceptor

Primary Weapons: Six Machine Guns

Secondary Weapon: "Flyswatter" Flak Rockets

Secondary Ammunition: 20 Rockets

A capable fighter in the right hands, the Defender is armed with six machine guns and Flak Rockets. Flak Rockets have the damage of the Devastator's Magnetic Missiles with the projectile speed of the Bandito's Fireball Cannon, making them highly accurate and easy to use.

[mikepercy123]

You may have heard the term “disruption” thrown around quite a bit over the past few years. From the rise of digital startups to mass-market retail brands embracing new technology, the world seems to be constantly teetering on the edge of upheaval. And emerging markets are just one example of this trend. Whether it’s due... You may have heard the term “disruption” thrown around quite a bit over the past few years. From the rise of digital startups to mass-market retail brands embracing new technology, the world seems to be constantly teetering on the edge of upheaval. And emerging markets are just one example of this trend. Whether it’s due to rapid urbanisation, cheap access to technology or some other factor, emerging markets have become a hotbed for innovation. With more than half of the world’s population living in these areas as well as a rapidly growing middle class and rapidly expanding industries, these areas provide fertile ground for disruptive brands looking for ways to establish a brand. With that in mind, trying to establish a brand in an emerging market entails different things than operating in a developed market. For one thing, you must think beyond your local market and see yourself as part of an interconnected global ecosystem. You also need to consider what your brand will actually look like when operating in that area—something that you may not even be able to answer yet if you’re just starting out with your business venture. If you want to establish a brand in an emerging market, read on… Considerations to establish a brand It is difficult to establish a brand. Things become more challenging when you attempt to do the same in a well-established industry. It is particularly true in the case of new markets. Therefore, you can assume that new markets are hard to conquer. It is tough to establish your brand in an emerging market. To succeed, you must find efficient strategies. You must also be aware that establishing a brand in an emerging market can be daunting. I. Identify the Consumer Base The consumer base of an emerging market is particularly significant. For example, India and China provide significant opportunities. It is critical to concentrate on your market when you want to be successful. It is critical to identify the consumer base. Although big brands dominate certain parts of the economy, they do not always dominate the entire market. Therefore, if you are intent on being successful, it is critical that your brand emphasises a certain section of the economy. You maintain your consumer's attention on what you create. It also safeguards quality standards for your products. This enables you to market your services rapidly to your target market. II. Value Justification Emerging markets are sceptical of world-renowned brands due to the fact that these brands compete against local products that they developed. Simply put, to conquer this cynicism, you must conduct some brand upliftment. To put it simply, you must convince your clients that your products provide “value justification.” By educating them about the importance of your offerings, you will gain their recognition. They will realize that your products provide value, pleasure, and fulfillment in their lives. It is something that none of the local brands are providing. You must tailor your product to the needs of each particular emerging market without altering it too much. III. Embrace Tradition There is a big difference between an established market and an emerging market. The latter does not use advanced or sophisticated technology. So, do not rely on technological marketing tactics and instead embrace tradition, opting for guerilla tactics and good old-fashioned word-of-mouth. According to experts who studied China's expanding economy, sixty percent of people purchase goods recommended by their friends. This explains your situation. To target the market properly in an emerging economy, you must focus on the people there. Consider how to build a market-friendly marketing strategy.

IV. Communication is Key How are you going to notify individuals of your items without talking to them? Besides that, you must keep a firm connection with brand ambassadors. Without them, your company can't stand up. Whether you are speaking with brand representatives or your audience, you must invest in messaging methods to succeed in your venture. Providing information about your products is a necessary part of brand building. Without communication, how will you inform people about your products? You also need to maintain stable relationships with brand ambassadors to maintain your company. Regardless of whether you're communicating with consumers, brand ambassadors, or your employees, you must invest in communication methods to improve your venture. V. Recognising Your Competitors There is no such thing as a monopoly in today’s world. Competition is ever-present, thanks to technological advancement. Even your strategies are unbeatable, there are still some competitors in the market. The necessity of recognising your competitors is imperative. There are always competitors in the market. Because technology has made the world so accessible, monopolies no longer exist. You may be very good at what you do, and your strategies may be unbeatable, but you must be cautious not to underestimate the importance of identifying your competitors. Brands that have been around for a long time may still be dominant in certain markets. You will have a difficult time introducing your brand to the public. So, think about developing a product that is unique and desirable. Studying your competition is vital to understanding what consumers need in an emerging market, no matter your perceived level of understanding. Conclusion When expanding into new markets, businesses often focus on identifying the independent variables that can be controlled within a company and that lead to success. These include things like product quality, marketing strategy, brand visibility, and so on. However, operating in these emerging markets is not something companies can control. It means that a certain business must operate in those specific locations and adapt to local needs as much as possible. For example, operating in emerging markets means adapting one’s business model to the culture of that specific location. This is where starting a new brand comes in handy: it gives entrepreneurs a chance to test concepts outside of their core competencies and establish a new operating entity with its own identity before starting a full-scale expansion into new locations. Emerging markets are difficult to break into, but they are not impossible to do. To succeed in your undertaking, you must work hard. You must thoroughly research all aspects of the market, looking at the results of your market research. What you find out from your research will assist you in developing your strategy. If the policies you implement are compelling, nothing can stop you from succeeding. The plans discussed in this article are ideal for accessing an emerging market. You may use all of your current resources to implement them. By applying these shrewd plans, you will be surprised by the results. This article was first published on AIO Spark: Establish a Brand: Operating in Emerging Markets

[ed-jv]

[FR] Diablo 3 - Féticheuse - Acte 1 - Part 7 - Gameplay PC en ultra - 60ips 

Diablo 3

Quoi de neuf dans Diablo III ? Nous sommes très fiers de la mécanique de jeu et de l’atmosphère noire et lugubre du Diablo original et de son éternelle « chasse aux objets �� qui poussait à avancer toujours plus loin dans le jeu. Diablo II a apporté une plus grande variété d’environnements et de monstres, des classes plus diversifiées et de nombreux éléments uniques qui sont désormais associés à la série (comme les gemmes, les runes, les ensembles d’objets, etc.).

Les deux jeux ont posé les piliers de Diablo : des niveaux générés aléatoirement, les assauts incessants des monstres, des évènements se déroulant dans un monde perpétuellement renouvelé, des quêtes uniques, des tonnes d’objets et une histoire épique parlant des Cieux, des Enfers et des (plus ou moins) infortunés humains, coincés au beau milieu...

Diablo III est le digne héritier de cette tradition et nous avons ajouté encore plus d’éléments au jeu, afin de continuer à bâtir notre vision du monde de Sanctuaire.

LES RUNES DES COMPÉTENCES Dans Diablo III, les runes vous offrent un contrôle sans précédent sur vos compétences et vos pouvoirs, en modifiant leur type de dégâts élémentaires, leur précision, leur zone d’effet... Elles peuvent apporter de nouveaux effets débilitants, comme un ralentissement ou un étourdissement, et même altérer la nature et l’apparence de vos compétences.

LES COMPAGNONS Il arrive parfois qu’un héros puisse avoir besoin d’un coup de main. Les compagnons, des champions suffisamment braves pour se joindre à votre combat contre les Enfers, ressemblent aux mercenaires de Diablo II, dans le sens où il est non seulement possible de les équiper avec des armes et des armures, mais aussi d’améliorer leurs compétences et leurs talents. Vous pouvez ainsi personnaliser la manière dont ils se battent, et les bénéfices passifs qu’ils octroient. Chacun dispose aussi d’une personnalité individuelle très marquée.

LES COMBATS : PLUS RAPIDES, PLUS TACTIQUES, PLUS INTENSES Les combats dans Diablo III suivent le modèle établi, qui consiste à attaquer vos ennemis hurlants et rugissants, puis à admirer le carnage... Mais de manière plus intense, plus riche et moins répétitive. Les multiples compétences défensives de chaque classe offrent de nombreuses possibilités tactiques. Le temps de recharge des potions vous oblige à choisir vos cibles judicieusement et la bonne maîtrise du champ de bataille est aussi importante que l’équipement que vous portez. Parfois, la présence de globes de vie peut signifier que seule la mobilité fera la différence entre la vie et la mort...

LE NIVEAU DE DIFFICULTÉ ARMAGEDDON Les modes de difficulté de Diablo III proposent de nouvelles options de progression dans le jeu qui n’existent pas en mode « Normal ». À force de surmonter les obstacles et de progresser en niveau, vous découvrirez des ensembles d’armure plus puissants et plus intimidants, de puissants objets uniques, des pierres runiques de haut niveau, ainsi que des recettes et des améliorations exclusives pour les artisans. Les monstres deviendront évidemment de plus en plus dangereux à mesure que la difficulté augmentera.

Changez la difficulté du jeu pour régler le défi auquel vous serez confronté, et la profusion du butin qui vous attendra en cas de victoire.

Développeur : Blizzard Entertainment Éditeur : Blizzard Entertainment

Sur PC le 15 mai 2012 / Xbox 360 - PS3 le 3septembre 2013 / XBOX ONE - PS4 le 19 août 2014 & SWITCH le 2 novembre 2018.

PEGI 16

[leftistfeminista]

GDR theses on the Luther year 1983

On this occasion we recall how the GDR and the SED determined their relationship to the evangelical Christians, using the example of the theses for the 500th birthday of Martin Luther:

GDR theses on the Luther year 1983

On the occasion of the 500th birthday of Martin Luther, a working group of scientists from the Academy of Sciences of the GDR and representatives of the universities wrote 15 "theses about Martin Luther". It said:Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) paved the way for the great intellectual and political conflicts with which Germany and Europe entered the epoch of the decline of feudalism, the development of manufacturing capitalism and the first bourgeois revolutions. He is one of the great personalities of German history of world importance.The German Democratic Republic is deeply rooted in all of German history. When

socialist German state, it is the result of the centuries-long struggle of all progressive forces of the German people for social progress. Everything that was progressive in German history and all those who brought it about belong to its indispensable traditions that shape national identity. “The progressive traditions that we maintain and carry on include the work and legacy of all those who have contributed to progress, to the development of world culture, regardless of their social and class affiliation” (Erich Honecker). In this sense, the GDR honors Martin Luther's historical achievements and nurtures the progressive legacy he left behind.

I. (...) The given social and ecclesiastical conditions determined the central importance of theology in the political, social and ideological debates and the religious justification of the revolutionary demands. Martin Luther triggered the Reformation with his fight against the "international center of the feudal system" (Friedrich Engels). Therein lies its lasting historical merit. The Reformation became an essential part of the beginning revolution, formed the ideological bracket for the very different class forces that supported it and provided the framework for their rapid differentiation in the further course of the revolutionary process. The revolution culminated in the German Peasants' War of 1525, which ended in defeat.II. (...) With this (ie with his critique of the sale of indulgences, ME) Martin Luther created theological foundations for the development of a Reformation ideology that achieved revolutionary effects under the given social conditions; for reformation meant not only a reform of the church, but a more or less far-reaching change in society. Martin Luther's personal achievement for the development of the early bourgeois revolution was to have defended this foundation tenaciously and undeterred, which his opponents repeatedly forced upon him.

III. (...) Bourgeois upper classes and forces associated with early capitalism, the councils in many cities saw their own interests expressed in this or adopted these goals as their own. The Reformation unleashed potential to promote the incipient transition from feudalism to capitalism. This gave it an essentially bourgeois-progressive character. At the same time, a people's movement for the Reformation developed, initially supported by the bourgeois-urban opposition, whose forces enthusiastically supported Luther (...)

V. (...) The people's movement used the arguments and biblical justifications provided by Luther and the other reformers, but did not restrict itself to leave the fulfillment of their demands to the good will of the authorities alone, in the spirit of Luther.Since 1523/24, the relationship to the authorities and the question of how to achieve the goals of the Reformation became the most important point of contention between Luther and the popular movement. At first, Martin Luther still partially supported the popular movement and tried to bridge the widening gap to the opposition of the noble estates, although he was now being criticized and attacked by forces that were pushing ahead, especially Thomas Müntzer, and he was in turn dealing with them. While still in the Wartburg, he justified the abolition of the Mass in Wittenberg, the invalidity of monastic vows, the introduction of the lay chalice and the German language in worship, the transfer of church assets to municipal administration and their use for the poor.At the beginning of 1523, Luther established the secularization program of the middle-class, moderate Reformation. This program aimed to transform spiritual property into secular property, primarily for the benefit of secular feudal lords, the upper classes, and the community.

Luther elevated the congregation's right to make decisions to a principle of the Reformation. Up until 1524, Luther developed his program of the Reformation, which was to be carried out peacefully in alliance with the secular authorities. To the extent that the popular movement became radicalized and also turned against secular feudalism and the princes, Luther turned his back on it. ...VIII. Martin Luther's Reformation had a lasting effect on European countries. It promoted the resolution of fundamental contradictions of feudal society and therefore very quickly became a European phenomenon, accelerating the transition from feudalism to capitalism. Europe thus entered the era of bourgeois revolutions, in which over the next few centuries the bourgeoisie gradually gained political power as well as economic power. ...X. The early Reformation was a very broad movement for revolutionary transformation, heterogeneous in terms of class, encompassing all social strata. The victory of the princes over the rebellious people in the Peasants' War curtailed the class base of this movement and, in cooperation with the bourgeois upper classes, ensured the maintenance of feudal class rule. ...

XII. With the foundation of historical materialism, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels also created the outlines for a scientific view of the Reformation and Martin Luther. They paid tribute to Luther as the initiator of the Reformation and this as the first decisive battle of the European bourgeoisie against feudalism. At the same time, they showed that the Peasants' War and Thomas Müntzer, to which the revolutionary workers' movement feels particularly committed, embodied the necessary consequence of the impetus given by Luther. (...)Distinguishing between Martin Luther's epochal historical achievement, his class limitations and the reactionary misuse of his legacy, the revolutionary German labor movement has opposed the unholy alliance of thrones that invoked Luther's name for its purposes. She neither heroized nor disregarded Luther, but honored his place in the diversity of progressive and revolutionary movements in German history.

 ...XV. With the victory of the working class and its allies, with the construction and shaping of socialism, the social prerequisites have been created in the German Democratic Republic for Martin Luther to be honored scientifically and fairly from all sides. We honor the fighters of past generations who, under their conditions, used their personality to advance progress and enriched culture. We appreciate them critically without overlooking their time and class contradictions and applying unhistorical standards. (...)The GDR maintains the memorials for Martin Luther and the Reformation and respects the spiritual uniqueness of the associated cultural and ethical values. Like all other religious communities in the GDR, the Protestant churches inspired by and based on Luther have constitutionally guaranteed broad opportunities for their activity. In view of the more complicated world situation, all citizens of the GDR, including Christians, are committed to peace-stabilizing measures, detente and effective disarmament in the struggle to find a solution to mankind's vital problem in the present, namely the maintenance of peace. Evangelical Christians of a Lutheran character, like all other believers, have proven themselves as co-creators of the developed socialist society.

They work self-sacrificingly in caring for the handicapped and sick, children and the elderly, not least because of their Christian commitment to charity, especially in the diakonia. In doing so, they preserve and enrich their specific historical traditions, which have helped to shape and enrich the culture and ethics of German and other countries over the centuries.The party and government of the GDR were and are always open to the humanitarian concerns of the Christian churches and have always taken care to work together in this spirit. 

Luther's progressive legacy is preserved in the socialist German national culture. Last but not least, the founding of the Martin Luther Committee of the German Democratic Republic under the chairmanship of Erich Honecker, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the SED and Chairman of the State Council of the GDR bears witness to this. The appreciation of Luther and his work also includes the efforts and the struggle of those forces who are fighting today for social justice, progress and peace in the world with reference to the teaching, example and achievements of Martin Luther. "May the honors on his 500th birthday, as befits the worldwide impact of the reformer,

#From: Journal of History 29 (1981), pp. 879-893.

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[marketsndata]

Japan Medical Imaging Market Analysis 2032

Japan medical imaging market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.03% during the forecast period FY2025-FY2032F, growing from USD 2.01 billion in FY2024 to USD 2.98 billion in FY2032. Japan medical imaging market is driven by several factors, which include government initiatives and funding, the growing geriatric population and subsequent rise in chronic diseases, technological advancements, expanded healthcare access, integration of digital health solutions, growing healthcare awareness, strategic partnerships, and improved reimbursement policies. These factors collectively enhance the demand for advanced imaging technologies and improve accessibility, driving the dynamic growth and evolution of the market.

Medical imaging plays a crucial role in healthcare by providing detailed internal images that support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. It facilitates early detection of diseases, allowing for timely intervention and significantly improving patient outcomes. Additionally, medical imaging is vital for monitoring disease progression and assessing the effectiveness of treatments, enabling necessary adjustments. In addition, the development of the medical imaging market is also driven by healthcare expenditure growth and the penetration of imaging technologies in numerous advanced economies, especially in developing countries.

 For instance, in August 2023, AI developer HeartVista Inc. signed a partnership deal with investment and commercialization firm HekaBio K.K. (HekaBio) to market its One Click MRI AI software – Vista.ai in Japan. Under the agreement, HekaBio invested in Vista.ai and committed to securing product registration for One Click MRI through the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).

Technological Innovations Propel Japan’s Medical Imaging Market

Japan has one of the highest per capita diagnostic imaging devices in the world. This has resulted in a high uptake of medical imaging technologies with advanced capabilities. AI-enabled X-ray systems and computed tomography (CT) systems improve diagnostics efficiency and accuracy. The improvements resulting from these technologies reduce the time needed to acquire and interpret images, allowing healthcare providers to make decisions more quickly and provide better quality to patients. Moreover, technologies like augmented reality and 3D printing are bringing imaging to new and faster capabilities while diagnosing innovatively and accurately and creating more individualized treatment plans for patients. Furthermore, the increasing focus on earlier detection of disease and preventive health is driving demand for advanced imaging technologies and plays an important role in detecting disease earlier.

For instance, in November 2023, iSchemaView, Inc., also known as RapidAI, expanded its presence into Japan through Class III Shonin clearance for its stroke platform and launch of Rapid Edge Cloud, a hybrid technology platform.

Growing Geriatric Population and Subsequent Rise in Chronic Disease

One of the primary drivers of increasing demand for medical imaging is notably an ever-increasing occurrence of chronic diseases and disorders. An aging Japanese population rapidly requires early and precise diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, etc. As a result, sophisticated medical imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography scans, and positron emission technology are crucial in monitoring, diagnosing, and treating these diseases. Improved diagnostic capability based on the existence of high-resolution imaging and functional imaging techniques with the Individualised treatment strategy. Furthermore, the rising incidence of these diseases requires frequent screening and follow-up, leading to the growing use of imaging services. For instance, in June 2024, Japan reached a troubling milestone with 2,977 documented cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), reflecting a significant increase in chronic disease incidence. The mortality rate for STSS is alarmingly high at 30%, with 77 fatalities reported between January and March 2024, exceeding last year’s total of 941 infections.

CT Scanner Segment Leads Market Share in Medical Imaging Market

CT scanners are driving the medical imaging market’s growth by offering high-resolution, detailed images that are crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Their ability to quickly provide comprehensive cross-sectional views of the body makes them essential in detecting and evaluating a wide range of conditions, from trauma and cancers to complex internal injuries. The increasing adoption of advanced CT technologies, such as high-definition and low-dose CT scanners, enhances diagnostic precision while minimizing patient exposure to radiation. Rising incidence of chronic diseases, along with complementary requirements related to quick and accurate imaging solutions for emergencies as well as routine care settings, trigger the demand for CT scanners. For instance, in April 2023, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, the National Cancer Center Japan Exploratory Oncology Research & Clinical Trial Center (NCC-EPOC), and the National Cancer Center Hospital East have started joint research and a clinical trial that aims to develop new diagnostic methods and investigate their clinical value by evaluating image data obtained using the Photon Counting CT (PCCT) system installed at EPOC.

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Southern Japan Dominates the Japan Medical Imaging Market

Southern regions of Japan are notable for their dominance in healthcare resources and services. These areas, particularly the western districts, exhibit a higher concentration of hospitals and medical facilities compared to other regions. The southern prefectures have developed robust healthcare networks, which enhance accessibility and improve health outcomes for local populations. The workflow and financial stability in the region are capable of high expenditure on health services, as well as its penetration for the adoption of new X-ray imaging devices. Additionally, the existence of top research organizations and technology firms boosts the medical imaging market in the region; besides that, significant investments in healthcare infrastructure and technologies by the government as well as from the private sector are strengthening its market growth further. The impact of these, together with other factors, gives Southern Japan a dominant position in the medical imaging sector.

For instance, in April 2024, leading healthcare and sustainability entrepreneurs and investors converged in Okinawa for the inaugural “OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate 2024,” a premier event designed to spotlight innovative startups and groundbreaking technologies in these critical fields. Hosted by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), the event aimed to foster connections, inspire collaboration, and drive investment in transformative solutions that address pressing global challenges.

Future Market Scenario (FY2025-FY2032F)

Japan’s healthcare industry is the new favourite for AI start-ups. New artificial intelligence-based healthcare tools focus on how doctors determine whether cancer, influenza, and heart disease float across blood. Public-private collaborations are also encouraging the use of more AI healthcare tools by Japan’s medical industry. In addition, the investment by Japan in the AI research and development sector along with governmental efforts to improve healthcare technology will help develop a conducive environment for medical imaging deployment of AI. For instance, in December 2022, Japan announced its initiative to accelerate the approval process for AI diagnostic imaging equipment and ease regulations on medical AI software. This move is part of the broader Society 5.0 program, which seeks to develop a society enriched by cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance people’s quality of life.

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Rivers in Dominican Republic offer more than just water. They shape the land, support life, and tell stories of the past. Many people think these rivers are just for looks. But they're wrong. These waterways play a key role in the country's nature and culture. I've spent years studying the rivers of the Dominican Republic. My work has taken me from the Yaque del Norte to the Ozama River. I've seen how these rivers feed farms, power cities, and draw tourists. Want to learn more about these amazing rivers? Keep reading. You'll discover why they matter so much to this Caribbean nation. Key Takeaways - The Dominican Republic has several major rivers, including the Yaque del Norte (longest at 296 km), Yuna, Ozama, Higuamo, and Chavón. - These rivers are vital for agriculture, hydropower, tourism, and supporting ecosystems. Popular activities include whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, and boat tours. - Rivers shaped Dominican history, with early settlements and trade routes developing along waterways. Santo Domingo, founded in 1496, grew near three key rivers. - Environmental threats like pollution and deforestation impact river health. Conservation efforts include cleanup projects, protected areas, and blue-green infrastructure to manage water sustainably. - The Chavón River, ranked 3rd out of 23 local attractions on Tripadvisor, offers tours priced $55-$109 that showcase its natural beauty and colonial history. Yaque del Norte River The Yaque del Norte River stands as the longest river in the Dominican Republic. It flows through the Cibao Valley, starting in the Cordillera Central near Pico Duarte. This mighty waterway stretches for 296 kilometers before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The river plays a key role in the country's geography and economy. Thrill-seekers flock to the Yaque del Norte for its exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. The river's fast-moving waters and challenging rapids make it a top spot for adventure tourism. Local guides offer trips ranging from calm floats to heart-pounding rides through Class III and IV rapids. The river's beauty also draws nature lovers, who enjoy its lush surroundings and diverse wildlife. Yuna River The Yuna River flows through the heart of the Dominican Republic. It starts near Bonao in the Cordillera Central mountains and runs northeast for about 100 miles. As it travels, the river feeds the rich Cibao Valley, a key farming area. The Camú River joins the Yuna, making it even stronger. I've seen the Yuna's power firsthand. Its waters shape the land like an artist's brush, carving paths through lush forests and fertile plains. The river isn't just pretty – it's vital. It gives life to crops, powers homes, and supports wildlife. Locals depend on the Yuna for food, work, and play. It's like a lifeline, connecting people to nature and each other in this tropical paradise. Ozama River Moving from the Yuna River, we find another vital waterway in the Dominican Republic: the Ozama River. This important river starts in the Loma Siete Cabezas mountain, part of the Sierra de Yamasá range. It flows through the heart of Santo Domingo, the capital city, before emptying into the Caribbean Sea. The Ozama plays a key role in the Dominican economy and daily life. It serves as a major shipping route, allowing cargo vessels to reach the inland port of Santo Domingo. The river also provides water for farming and industry in the region. Sadly, pollution has become a big problem for the Ozama. Local groups are working hard to clean up the river and protect its ecosystem. They aim to make the Ozama safe for wildlife and people once again. Higuamo River The Higuamo River flows through the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. It plays a key role in the area's ecosystem and local life. The river starts in the hills and runs to the Caribbean Sea. Along its banks, you'll find lush plants and diverse wildlife. People living nearby use the river for fishing, transport, and daily needs. Sadly, the Higuamo faces threats from pollution and overuse. Local groups work hard to protect this vital waterway. They aim to keep it clean for future generations. Next, we'll explore the Chavón River, another important waterway in the Dominican Republic. Chavón River The Chavón River flows through La Romana Province, offering a mix of natural beauty and history. Ranked third out of 23 local attractions on Tripadvisor, it has a 4.0-star rating from 339 reviews. Visitors can explore this waterway through various tours, including ATV and buggy adventures priced from $55 to $109 per adult. These trips allow guests to experience the river's charm while learning about its past as a transport route for precious woods and a hideout for pirates during colonial times. Nature enthusiasts and history enthusiasts alike visit the Chavón River for its unique combination of wildlife and heritage. The river's banks are home to diverse plants and animals, making it an excellent spot for observing Dominican Republic's rich ecosystem. Tours often include stops at key historical sites, allowing travelers to experience the river's bustling past. Whether you're interested in adventure, relaxation, or a deeper understanding of the area's culture, the Chavón River offers a memorable experience in the Dominican Republic. Supplementary Insights on Dominican Republic Rivers The rivers of the Dominican Republic offer more than just scenic views. They play a key role in the country's history, culture, and daily life. Want to know how? Read on to discover the hidden stories behind these flowing wonders. Popular river activities Dominican rivers offer a wealth of fun activities. Visitors and locals alike flock to these waterways for adventure and relaxation. - Swimming: People love to cool off in the fresh river waters. Many spots have easy access and nearby food vendors. - River rafting: Jarabacoa's rapids draw thrill-seekers. Mini cascades add excitement to the journey. - Kayaking: The Chavón River, famous from "Apocalypse Now," is a top kayaking spot. Paddlers enjoy scenic views and calm waters. - Boat tours: Lago Enriquillo offers unique boat trips. Visitors can spot American crocodiles in their natural habitat. - Fishing: Rivers teem with various fish species. Anglers cast lines for both sport and sustenance. - Picnicking: River banks serve as perfect spots for outdoor meals. Families gather to enjoy food and nature together. - Bird watching: Riverside areas attract diverse bird species. Nature lovers bring binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends. - Photography: The rivers' beauty draws shutterbugs. Stunning landscapes and wildlife offer endless photo ops. - Tubing: Gentle river sections are ideal for lazy floats. Tubers drift along, soaking up sun and scenery. - Camping: Many enjoy overnight stays by the water. Riverside campsites let visitors fall asleep to the sound of flowing water. Historical significance of major rivers Rivers shaped the Dominican Republic's past in big ways. They helped early settlers find good spots to live and trade. Santo Domingo, the first city in the Americas, grew near three key rivers: Haina, Isabela, and Ozama. These waterways let ships come and go, making trade easier. The first fort in the Americas, built in 1496, also sat near these rivers. This shows how important they were for defense and growth. Rivers also played a role in the island's culture and history. They formed natural paths through the land, guiding people to new areas. Early societies built their homes and farms near these water sources. The rivers' paths often matched where important events happened or where towns popped up. Even today, many Dominican cities and towns trace their roots back to these life-giving waterways. Environmental impact and preservation The rivers of the Dominican Republic face growing threats from human activity. Pollution, deforestation, and climate change harm these vital waterways. Yet, efforts to protect them are gaining ground. Local groups work to clean up trash and plant trees along riverbanks. The government has set up protected areas to safeguard key watersheds. Blue-green infrastructure offers a promising solution for river health. This approach uses natural systems to manage water and boost biodiversity. In cities like Jarabacoa, it helps control flooding and improves water quality. Researchers team up with community members to implement these projects. The results include cleaner air, better public health, and stronger ecosystems. As the country grows, sustainable planning will be key to preserving its rivers for future generations. Conclusion Dominican Republic's rivers offer a wealth of beauty and adventure. From the mighty Yaque del Norte to the serene Chavón, each waterway tells a unique story. These rivers shape the land, support wildlife, and provide fun for locals and tourists alike. Paddling, fishing, and sightseeing are just a few ways to enjoy these natural wonders. Protecting these vital resources ensures future generations can marvel at their splendor. So grab a paddle, cast a line, or simply sit back and soak in the magic of Dominican rivers. FAQs 1. What are the major rivers in the Dominican Republic? I've explored the Dominican Republic's waterways, and let me tell you, they're like nature's veins pumping life through this tropical paradise. The Yaque del Sur River and Río Yuna stand out as the country's aquatic superstars. These rivers aren't just water bodies; they're the lifeblood of the land, nourishing the lush landscapes and feeding the dreams of local communities. 2. How do rivers impact the climate zones in the Dominican Republic? Picture this: I'm standing in the Cibao Valley, feeling the cool breeze from the nearby river. It's like Mother Nature's air conditioning! The rivers here are master sculptors, carving out diverse climate zones. From subtropical highland climates in Constanza to hot semi-arid climates in San Juan, these waterways are the unsung heroes shaping the country's weather patterns. They're nature's mood rings, reflecting the ever-changing face of the island. 3. What role do rivers play during the rainy season and tropical storms? Hold onto your hats, folks! When the rain season hits, these rivers transform from gentle streams to roaring beasts. I've seen the Yaque del Sur swell like a hungry giant during tropical storms. It's both terrifying and awe-inspiring. These rivers are the island's natural flood control system, but sometimes even they can't handle Mother Nature's tantrums. The Atlantic hurricane season keeps everyone on their toes, with rivers acting as nature's early warning system. 4. How are the rivers affected by climate change and environmental policies? Let me paint you a picture: I'm sitting by Lake Enriquillo, watching it shrink year after year. It's like watching a slowly deflating balloon. Climate change is giving these rivers a run for their money. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the EU Green Deal are like lifelines for these waterways. The government's juggling act between economic growth and environmental protection is trickier than walking a tightrope. These rivers are silent witnesses to the country's struggle with sustainable development. 5. What unique flora and fauna can be found along Dominican Republic's rivers? Imagine walking along the banks of the Río Yuna. It's like stepping into a living, breathing nature documentary! The rivers here are home to a cast of characters that would make any wildlife show jealous. From colorful birds that look like they've been painted by a mad artist to fish that seem to defy the laws of nature, these waterways are bustling ecosystems. Each river tells its own story, with the Sierra de Neiba and Sierra de Bahoruco acting as nature's theater backdrop. 6. How do local communities use and protect the rivers? I've sat with locals in Santiago de los Caballeros, listening to stories about their beloved rivers. These waterways aren't just geographic features; they're part of the community's soul. From fishing to irrigation, the rivers are the unsung heroes of daily life. But it's not all smooth sailing. The tug-of-war between using the rivers and protecting them is as old as time. Local initiatives for sustainable use of these water bodies are like seeds of hope, slowly growing into a forest of environmental consciousness. References - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaque_del_Norte_River - https://www.viator.com/Puerto-Plata-attractions/Yaque-del-North-River/overview/d795-a1562 - https://www.britannica.com/place/Yuna-River - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozama_River - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/15/travel/dominican-republic-rivers.html (2024-01-15) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguamo_River - https://dr-local.fandom.com/wiki/Higuamo_River - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g3458418-d2037534-Reviews-Rio_Chavon-La_Romana_Province_Dominican_Republic.html - https://www.viator.com/La-Romana-attractions/Chavon-River/d4176-a22287 - https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/things-to-do/natural-attractions/rivers-and-lakes/ - https://ianas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/uwc09.pdf - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336017821_Social-ecological_assessment_of_tropical_urban_rivers_and_restoration_opportunities_blue-green_infrastructure_for_Jarabacoa_Dominican_Republic Read the full article

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Whitewater Rafting Coloma Thrilling River Adventures Await You

Nestled in California’s Gold Country, Coloma is more than just a historic town—it’s the gateway to some of the most exhilarating whitewater rafting adventures in the state. Set along the American River, Coloma offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, exciting rapids, and diverse experiences for adventurers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned rafter seeking an adrenaline rush or a beginner looking for a fun family outing, Coloma has something to offer. In this article, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about whitewater rafting in Coloma and why it should be on your list of must-do adventures.

Why Coloma is a Top Destination for Whitewater Rafting

Coloma is home to the American River, one of California’s premier whitewater destinations. The river flows through picturesque canyons, lush forests, and dramatic landscapes that make for an unforgettable experience. Here are some of the reasons why Coloma is a top choice for whitewater rafting:

1. Variety of Rapids for All Skill Levels

The American River is divided into three main sections, each offering a unique rafting experience suited to different skill levels:

South Fork: Ideal for beginners and families, the South Fork is the most popular stretch of the American River. With Class II and III rapids, it provides plenty of excitement while maintaining a sense of safety. It’s perfect for first-timers, with thrilling rapids like “Satan’s Cesspool” and “Hospital Bar” that offer a fun challenge without being overly intimidating.

Middle Fork: For intermediate rafters, the Middle Fork features Class III and IV rapids, with longer and more technical sections. The highlight of this section is the “Tunnel Chute,” a unique rapid that flows through a man-made tunnel, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience.

North Fork: This section is geared towards experienced rafters, with Class IV and V rapids. The North Fork offers fast-moving water, steep drops, and narrow chutes that demand advanced skills and quick reflexes. It’s a thrilling option for those looking for a serious challenge.

2. Stunning Scenery

Beyond the adrenaline rush, rafting in Coloma offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada foothills. As you navigate the rapids, you’ll be surrounded by rugged cliffs, towering pine trees, and vibrant wildflowers. The river’s clear, cool waters wind through canyons that showcase California’s natural beauty, providing a serene backdrop to your adventure.

3. Rich Gold Rush History

Coloma is the site of the 1848 Gold Rush discovery that shaped California’s history. Rafting along the American River allows you to experience a part of this history firsthand, with views of historic landmarks and remnants of old mining operations. Many rafting companies incorporate historical insights into their trips, making your adventure not just thrilling, but educational as well.

Planning Your Whitewater Rafting Trip in Coloma

If you’re ready to experience whitewater rafting in Coloma, here are some things to consider when planning your trip:

1. Choose the Right Rafting Trip

Before booking, consider your skill level and the type of adventure you’re seeking:

Half-Day Trips: These are perfect for beginners or families with young children. Half-day trips typically cover 8 to 10 miles of the South Fork and include several exciting rapids.

Full-Day Trips: For a more immersive experience, full-day trips cover longer distances, often combining multiple sections of the river. You’ll encounter a variety of rapids, scenic stops, and even a riverside lunch.

Multi-Day Expeditions: For those seeking a more adventurous experience, multi-day trips offer camping along the riverbanks and more time to explore different sections of the American River. These trips are popular among experienced rafters looking for a deeper connection with nature.

2. What to Bring

When preparing for your rafting adventure, here’s what you should bring:

Quick-Dry Clothing: Wear lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing that dries quickly. Avoid cotton, as it retains water and can make you feel cold.

Water Shoes or Sandals: Opt for secure water shoes or sandals that won’t come off in the rapids. Avoid flip-flops, as they can easily get lost in the water.

Sunscreen and Sunglasses: Even if it’s overcast, the sun’s rays can be intense on the river. Apply waterproof sunscreen and wear polarized sunglasses with a strap to protect your eyes.

Hat and Rash Guard: A wide-brimmed hat and rash guard can provide extra protection from the sun during longer trips.

3. Safety First

Whitewater rafting is an adventure sport that comes with risks, so it’s crucial to prioritize safety:

Listen to Your Guide: Professional guides lead every rafting trip in Coloma, providing instructions on paddling, safety protocols, and how to handle different rapids. Listen carefully and follow their guidance throughout the trip.

Wear a Life Jacket and Helmet: These safety essentials are provided by rafting companies and are mandatory for all participants. Ensure they fit properly before you set out on the river.

Stay Hydrated: It’s easy to forget to drink water while having fun, but it’s important to stay hydrated, especially during longer trips in warm weather.

Best Time for Whitewater Rafting in Coloma

The rafting season in Coloma typically runs from April to October, with peak flows occurring in spring and early summer due to snowmelt. Here’s what to expect during different times of the season:

Spring (April to June): This is the best time for thrilling, high-flow rapids as the snowmelt makes the river more powerful. It’s ideal for adrenaline seekers, but the water can be colder, so be prepared with the right gear.

Summer (July to August): Summer offers more moderate flows, making it perfect for families and beginners. The warmer weather and sunny days make it a popular time for rafting.

Fall (September to October): Fall rafting features lower water levels, but it’s a great time for those who prefer a quieter experience with fewer crowds and beautiful autumn scenery.

Final Thoughts

Whitewater rafting in Coloma is an unforgettable adventure that combines thrilling rapids, stunning scenery, and a touch of California’s Gold Rush history. With options for all skill levels, it’s an experience that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to seasoned rafters.

Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush or a fun family outing, whitewater rafting in Coloma promises excitement, natural beauty, and lasting memories. So, pack your gear, gather your friends or family, and get ready to embark on an epic river adventure that awaits you in Coloma!

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The 15 Best Adventure Travel Niches Beyond the Beaten Path

Adventure travel has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, with more and more people seeking out thrilling experiences in nature and beyond. From scaling towering mountains to diving into the depths of the ocean, adventure vacation travel offers a wide array of activities that cater to thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. However, within the realm of adventure tourism lies a multitude of niches and sub-niches, each offering its own unique experiences and challenges. In this article, we'll explore 15 adventure safari travel niches and their corresponding sub-niches, providing a comprehensive overview of the diverse world of adventures in travel.

The 15 Adventure Travel Niches

Adventure vacation niches matter for travelers of all ages and niches because they ignite a sense of wonder and excitement, encouraging individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences. From adrenaline-fueled activities to serene nature explorations, these niches cater to diverse interests and abilities, ensuring that everyone can find their thrilling adventure and create lifelong memories. It is Adventure tourism is indeed one of the most profitable travel niches. I. Classic Adventure Niches 1. Hiking and Trekking Hiking and trekking involve exploring natural landscapes on foot, ranging from leisurely day hikes to challenging multi-day treks. Sub-niches include high-altitude trekking in places like the Himalayas, multi-day expeditions along famous trails like the Camino de Santiago, and spiritual pilgrimage routes such as the Kumano Kodo in Japan. 2. Rock Climbing and Mountaineering Rock climbing and mountaineering attract those with a passion for scaling vertical terrain. Sub-niches include ice climbing in frozen landscapes, alpine mountaineering in high-altitude environments, and the technical sport of bouldering, which focuses on short, difficult climbs without ropes. 3. White Water Rafting and Kayaking For water enthusiasts, white water rafting and kayaking offer adrenaline-pumping experiences navigating fast-flowing rivers. Sub-niches include tackling Class V rapids for the ultimate thrill, embarking on multi-day river expeditions for a deeper wilderness experience, and exploring coastal waters through sea kayaking adventures. 4. Surfing and Kiteboarding Surfing and kiteboarding cater to those who seek excitement on the waves. Sub-niches include big wave surfing for the most daring thrill-seekers, kite surfing which combines surfing with flying a kite for added propulsion, and surfing retreats that offer a combination of skill development and relaxation. II. Nature-based Adventure Safari Niches 5. Wildlife Safaris Wildlife safaris provide opportunities to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitats. Sub-niches include Big Five safaris in Africa, birdwatching safaris for avian enthusiasts, and primate safaris focused on observing species like gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild.

6. Canopy Tours and Ziplining Canopy tours and ziplining offer a unique perspective of the natural world from above. Sub-niches include rainforest canopy tours for an immersive jungle experience, urban ziplining adventures for city dwellers seeking excitement, and night ziplining for a thrilling nocturnal adventure. 7. Polar Expeditions Polar expeditions take travelers to the ends of the Earth to explore remote and frozen landscapes. Sub-niches include Arctic cruises to witness polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, Antarctic expeditions for a glimpse of the vast icy wilderness, and specialized tours focused on polar bear spotting in regions like Churchill, Canada. III. Aerial Adventure Safari Travel Niches 8. Hot Air Ballooning Hot air ballooning offers a serene and picturesque way to experience landscapes from above. Sub-niches include sunrise or sunset flights for breathtaking views, luxury balloon safaris with gourmet dining experiences, and themed balloon rides such as balloon festivals or special events. 9. Paragliding and Hang Gliding Paragliding and hang gliding provide the exhilarating sensation of soaring through the air. Sub-niches include tandem flights for beginners, cross-country flying for experienced pilots seeking adventure over long distances, and acrobatic maneuvers for adrenaline junkies craving aerial thrills. 10. Skydiving Skydiving is the ultimate adrenaline rush, offering the sensation of freefalling through the sky. Sub-niches include tandem jumps for first-timers, solo skydiving for experienced skydivers seeking independence, and group skydiving events for a social and thrilling experience. IV. Water-based Adventure Travel Company Niches 11. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Scuba diving and snorkeling allow travelers to explore the vibrant marine life beneath the ocean's surface. Sub-niches include wreck diving to explore sunken ships and artificial reefs, cave diving for those seeking adventure in underwater caverns, and liveaboard diving trips for extended underwater exploration. 12. Sailing and Yachting Sailing and yachting offer the opportunity to explore coastal waters and remote islands. Sub-niches include bareboat charters for experienced sailors to captain their vessels, luxury yacht cruises for a pampered sailing experience, and sailing regattas for competitive sailors seeking to test their skills against others.

13. Freediving Freediving is a discipline that involves diving underwater on a single breath. Sub-niches include competitive freediving for athletes pushing the limits of human endurance, spearfishing for those who combine freediving with hunting, and breath-hold training for individuals seeking to improve their diving abilities. V. Extreme Travel Niches 14. Extreme Sports Extreme sports encompass a range of high-risk activities that push the limits of human capability. Sub-niches include BASE jumping, which involves parachuting from fixed objects like cliffs and buildings, wingsuit flying for those seeking the sensation of human flight, and extreme skiing/snowboarding for thrill-seekers conquering challenging terrain. 15. Survival and Bushcraft Survival and bushcraft focus on acquiring the skills necessary to thrive in the wilderness. Sub-niches include wilderness survival courses that teach essential survival skills, bushcraft expeditions for immersive experiences living off the land, and primitive skills workshops that explore ancient techniques for survival in nature.

7 Wild Adventure Niches

Certainly! Here are several wild adventure niches you can blog about, along with comprehensive explanations and examples where applicable: 1. Volcano Trekking: Embark on expeditions to hike and explore the world's most iconic and active volcanoes. These treks offer thrilling challenges and stunning landscapes, providing adventurers with the opportunity to witness the raw power of nature up close. Examples include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Fuji in Japan, or exploring the volcanic landscapes of Iceland's Highlands. 2. Desert Expeditions: Venture into the world's most remote and inhospitable deserts, where vast expanses of dunes, rock formations, and oases await. Desert expeditions offer the chance to experience solitude and serenity amidst breathtaking landscapes, with activities such as camel trekking, sandboarding, and stargazing under pristine night skies. Examples include crossing the Sahara Desert in Morocco, exploring the Atacama Desert in Chile, or trekking through the Namib Desert in Namibia. 3. Jungle Survival Adventures: Immerse yourself in the heart of dense rainforests and jungles, where lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and challenging terrain await. Jungle survival adventures provide the opportunity to learn essential survival skills, such as building shelters, foraging for food, and navigating through dense foliage, while experiencing the wonders of pristine wilderness. Examples include expeditions into the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, exploring the jungles of Borneo, or trekking through Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. 4. Arctic Wilderness Exploration: Journey to the Earth's polar regions to explore vast icy landscapes, encounter unique wildlife and witness the stunning beauty of the Arctic wilderness. Arctic expeditions offer experiences such as dog sledding across the tundra, camping beneath the Northern Lights, and encountering polar bears in their natural habitat. Examples include sailing through the Northwest Passage in Canada, exploring Svalbard in Norway, or visiting Greenland's remote fjords and glaciers. 5. Caving and Spelunking Adventures: Delve into the hidden world beneath the Earth's surface by exploring caves and caverns filled with intricate formations, underground rivers, and mysterious chambers. Caving adventures offer the thrill of discovery and the chance to witness geological wonders found nowhere else on Earth. Examples include exploring the limestone caves of Mammoth Cave National Park in the United States, spelunking in the Waitomo Caves of New Zealand, or descending into the vast chambers of Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, the largest cave in the world. 6. Remote Island Expeditions: Embark on expeditions to remote and uninhabited islands, where pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and unique ecosystems await exploration. Remote island expeditions offer the opportunity for solitude and adventure, with activities such as sea kayaking, snorkeling with marine life, and camping on secluded beaches. Examples include sailing to the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, exploring the remote islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia, or journeying to the untouched wilderness of South Georgia Island in the Southern Ocean.

7. High-altitude Mountaineering: Challenge yourself to conquer the world's tallest peaks and experience the thrill of high-altitude mountaineering. These expeditions demand physical endurance, technical skill, and mental fortitude as climbers navigate steep slopes, crevasses, and extreme weather conditions. Examples include summiting Mount Everest in Nepal, climbing the Seven Summits, or tackling challenging peaks in the Andes or the Himalayas. If you are a blogger or influencer, you can provide resonating content about detailed guides, personal anecdotes, tips for preparation and safety, and stunning photography to inspire readers to embark on their wild adventures. Each niche offers its unique challenges and rewards, providing endless opportunities for exploration and discovery in the great outdoors.

Adventure Park Niches for Bloggers and Travel Influencers?

Adventure parks offer a plethora of opportunities for bloggers and travel influencers to create engaging content, attract a wide audience, and collaborate with brands. Here's why adventure park niches are viable for bloggers and travel influencers, with a comprehensive explanation: 1. Appeal to Diverse Audiences: Adventure parks cater to a wide range of demographics, from families with children to thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies. This diversity in audience ensures that bloggers and influencers have the potential to attract a broad spectrum of followers interested in various aspects of adventure park experiences. 2. Varied Content Creation: Adventure parks provide bloggers and influencers with a rich tapestry of content creation opportunities. They can produce a variety of engaging content, including park reviews, ride and attraction highlights, behind-the-scenes looks, travel guides, safety tips, and immersive storytelling through vlogs and social media posts. 3. Visual Appeal: Adventure parks are visually stunning environments filled with colorful attractions, thrilling rides, and picturesque landscapes. Bloggers and influencers can capitalize on the visual appeal of these settings to create captivating and shareable travel content that resonates with their audience. 4. Unique Experiences: Each adventure park offers a unique set of attractions, themes, and experiences, providing endless opportunities for bloggers and influencers to explore and showcase different aspects of the parks. Whether it's a high-speed roller coaster, a themed water park, or a challenging ropes course, there's always something new and exciting to discover and share with followers. 5. Collaboration with Brands: Adventure parks often collaborate with bloggers and influencers to promote their attractions, events, and special offers. These partnerships can lead to sponsored content, influencer campaigns, exclusive access to park facilities, and opportunities for giveaways and promotions, providing bloggers and influencers with additional sources of income and exposure. 6. Engagement and Interaction: Adventure parks foster engagement and interaction among visitors, creating a sense of community and camaraderie. Bloggers and influencers can leverage this social aspect by encouraging their followers to share their own experiences, tips, and recommendations, thereby enhancing audience engagement and fostering a sense of belonging within their online community. 7. Evergreen Content: Adventure parks are timeless destinations that remain popular year-round, making them ideal subjects for evergreen content. Bloggers and influencers can create content that continues to attract traffic and engagement over time, ensuring sustained interest and relevance for their blog or social media channels. Key Takeaway: Adventure Park niches offer bloggers and travel influencers a wealth of opportunities to create compelling content, engage with their audience, collaborate with brands, and establish themselves as authorities in the travel and leisure space. By tapping into the excitement and allure of adventure parks, bloggers and influencers can elevate their content, expand their reach, and cultivate a loyal and enthusiastic following.

Adventure Blog Niches FAQs

What is the meaning of adventurous travel?Adventurous travel refers to exploring destinations and engaging in activities that involve risk, excitement, and novelty. It encompasses experiences such as hiking in remote wilderness areas, participating in extreme sports, or embarking on expeditions to challenging environments. For example, adventurous travel might involve backpacking through the rugged terrain of Patagonia or bungee jumping off a bridge in New Zealand.What is the meaning of travel and adventure niches?Travel and adventure niches refer to specific segments or categories within the broader travel industry that cater to particular interests or activities. For example, hiking and trekking is a niche within adventure tourism, focusing on outdoor exploration through walking or hiking trails, often in natural settings such as mountains or forests.What are examples of luxury adventure safari niches?Luxury adventure safari niches offer high-end, exclusive safari experiences with premium accommodations, personalized services, and unparalleled wildlife encounters. Examples include luxury tented camps in the Serengeti, private game reserves in South Africa offering bespoke safaris, and luxury river cruises along the Zambezi River with gourmet dining and guided wildlife excursions. Conclusion Adventure travel companies encompass a vast array of niches and sub-niches, each offering unique experiences for travelers seeking excitement, challenge, and connection with nature. Whether you're drawn to scaling mountains, diving into the depths of the ocean, or soaring through the sky, there's an adventure safari niche waiting to be explored. By delving into these niches and sub-niches, travelers can tailor their experiences to match their interests and embark on unforgettable adventures around the world. So, embrace your sense of adventure and set forth on a journey to discover the thrill of adventure travel. Some companies and professionals have taken this niche to form an adventure travel trade association. Further Resources on Travel Blogging Niches Why travel bloggers should explore off-beaten path niches and destinations in their blogging journey. 1. Unveiling Hidden Gems: By venturing beyond the beaten path, travel bloggers uncover unique destinations and experiences that captivate their audience's imagination and set their content apart in a crowded digital landscape. 2. Creating Authentic Connections: Exploring off-the-beaten-path travel niches allows bloggers to forge authentic connections with their audience by sharing stories and insights that resonate on a deeper level, fostering trust and loyalty. 3. Standing Out in a Saturated Market: With digital marketing skills such as SEO and social media marketing, travel bloggers can amplify their reach and visibility, positioning themselves as authorities in niche markets and attracting engaged followers seeking authentic and immersive travel experiences. 4. Embracing Endless Inspiration: Armed with passion and curiosity, travel bloggers are constantly inspired by the diversity of the world around them, fueling their creativity and driving them to seek out new adventures and stories to share with their audience. 5. Read the full article

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Exhilarating Experiences: Exploring Nepal's Adventure Wonders

Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, Adventure Tours in Nepal offers a thrilling tapestry of adventure experiences that captivate the senses. From adrenaline-fueled river rafting to the exhilaration of mountaineering, this breathtaking destination promises unforgettable journeys that leave a lasting impression.

Trishuli River Rafting: Navigating Turbulent Waters

Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal, one of most renowned waterways, beckons adventure seekers with its powerful currents and stunning natural landscapes. Embark on an exhilarating journey through class III-IV rapids, navigating through the heart of the Himalayas. Experience the rush of the water as you expertly maneuver your raft, surrounded by towering peaks and lush forests. Trishuli River rafting is not only an adrenaline-fueled activity but also a chance to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Nepal's untamed wilderness.

Mountaineering in Nepal: Conquering Iconic Peaks

For the intrepid mountaineer, Nepal is a veritable playground of iconic peaks. From the mighty Everest to the challenging Annapurna range, the opportunities for a true mountain adventure are endless. Traverse rugged terrain, conquer daunting glaciers, and revel in the sense of accomplishment that comes with each summit. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a newcomer to the sport, Mountaineering in Nepal offerings cater to adventurers of all skill levels, ensuring an unforgettable experience amidst the grandeur of the Himalayas.

Exploring Nepal's Diverse Landscapes

Beyond the exhilarating adventures, Nepal's landscape boasts a captivating diversity that enchants visitors. From the lush, verdant valleys to the snow-capped peaks that pierce the sky, the country's natural wonders are a feast for the senses. Traverse through the meandering trails of the Annapurna region, where the air is crisp and the views are awe-inspiring. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Kathmandu, where ancient temples and bustling marketplaces offer a glimpse into the country's rich heritage.

Responsible Tourism in Nepal

As you embark on your Nepali adventure, it's essential to embrace the principles of responsible tourism. Respect the local culture, protect the fragile environment, and support sustainable practices that benefit both the community and the traveller. By doing so, you can contribute to the preservation of Nepal's natural beauty and the well-being of its people, ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at the wonders of this remarkable destination.

The Ultimate Nepali Adventure Awaits

Whether you're seeking the rush of river rafting, the challenge of mountaineering, or the profound exploration of Nepal's diverse landscapes, this captivating country offers an unparalleled adventure experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty, the culture, and the thrill of discovery as you traverse the winding paths and conquer the towering peaks of this truly remarkable destination. Adventure awaits in Nepal – are you ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime?