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[dseval]

New AU? 🤔🤔

(This drawing took several years of my life, i think. Had fun but I wasn't a pro artist, sorry color theorists)

I made a joke UTMV AU based on Blue Archive, as a joke, said joke took too many effort now to just be called a joke. Decided to post it on Tumblr because I guess I need Social Media sometimes. The AU is based off Blue Archive (heavily) and To Aru Kagaku no Railgun (loosely). Interested in this long idea dump?

Under the cut.

(logo made with the Blue Archive Logo Generator, this is also a joke name)

ArchiveVerse, or I would personally abbreviate it as ArchV or ArcV for the remaining of this post, is a UTMV AU, where all the characters are our favourite skeleton: Sans but from multiple AUs. It is heavily based off Blue Archive, borrowing a lot of concepts— and loosely from To Aru Kagaku No Railgun.

Side note, i do not actually watch To Aru, nor do I play Blue Archive anymore. So several stuff are definitely made up.

This is literally my second post ever on Tumblr.

The joke concept image that started it all...

I'm sorry for the terrible artwork sksksks

Do note ahead that this AU is made in-and-out of art block, so some information and designs are inconsistent throughout the post. Everything is also written in Comic Sans MS, as a joke.

The Academy City

Do not take this AU seriously, it's just a slice of life thing. (Unless)

The academy city is occupied with students, nobody is an adult. However there are complete facilities in the city, like malls, restaurants, etc. Some students work in these facilities, but most of the time they are ran by robots/artificial intelligence.

In the heart of the city, rests the Omega Tower, which, hypothetically, kept the city running. It is occupied by the General Student Council. The Academy City itself is shrouded in mystery.

There are four academies in the city, each with their own districts:

(Thanks to an irl friend for helping me design and clean up the logos ♡)

Each student belongs to their own unique academy, though students can be promoted and enrolled from OPS to either Ordenance or Paradigm if they possess the qualities of excellence. Students who have already been in Juvenile Containment aren't allowed enrollment in Ordenance or Paradigm.

Here are several more fun facts about the academies:

Juvie students are still allowed to go out of their district, though this depends. If the student has a light sentence and hasn't committed any heavy crimes, they're allowed to go pretty much everywhere (unless they're banned in certain locations). Any student can go in and out freely if they have a pass.

There are no teachers, the students learn from text books and videos, though they still attend class.

Even if students come from different academies, they're still allowed to visit and make friends with students from other academies.

The Omega Public School district is the largest district among all academies, and each and every student has their own house, as opposed to the other academies' dormitory system.

Only the Paradigm Academy has a standard uniform. Ordenance students have a dress code, OPS is free to wear whatever. While Juvie students must still wear the uniform of the academy they are once associated with.

Students/Characters

A list of basically every student I have somewhat designed for this AU. Each student has their own unique halo, and their own unique powers, which I have put in the sheets. It also includes a short backstory.

However, they're, uh, pretty shabby. This is the most I have designed for a joke (what the hell). Some are well-made, though i faltered around the end. So please zoom in to see text more clearly.

Friendly note that Nightmare's bones isn't covered in goop in this AU, see the very very first Illustration on top of this post to see what I mean. They also have wings. Nightmare's wings are broken and a bit ugly here and there, while Dream's wings are white and pristine. Can they fly? Take a guess.

Guys I love Reaper but I suck at drawing him Im sorry

Halo designs are not final. Also, rest assured, these three are not the only members of the GSC.

Each student has their own special power. So far, I... Literally have nothing to say about these powers, except a few things:

They can manifest from emotions. For example, when Horror is flustered, smoke can come out of the crack of his skull. Or when Dust is nervous, he gets 'cold feet,' A.K.A the ground under his feet turns to ice. Cross also has lightning fizzle out of his fingers when he's nervous or surprised.

They can channel their powers to a weapon, though it's not necessary.

Welp, that was fun. I have fun making this AU (even if it's unlikely anyone will see it). Thanks, guys, have a nice day.

Credits (please tell me if I missed anyone, or misspelled anything):

Undertale by Toby Fox

Nightmare and Dream Sans by Jokublog

Dust Sans by Ask-Dusttale blog

Killer Sans by Rahafwabas

Horror Sans by SourAppleStudios

Cross Sans by Jakei

Epic Sans by Yugogeer012

Color Sans by superyoumna

Delta Sans by AnimatedZorox

Ink Sans by Comyet/Mye bi

Error Sans and Geno by CrayonQueen/LoverofPiggies

Reaper Sans by Renrink

[thecruxarm]

Introductory Post

Hello, and welcome to my blog! Above is an infographic I've made detailing the Milky Way as well as the commonality of life and intelligence itself across the galaxy, which will serve as an important base of reference for all else I plan to post on this blog. I won't say much in reference to this image that isn't already included in the infographic, so I'll go on to explain what my project is about, which I will elaborate on with future posts:

In short, the primary focus of my speculative biology sci-fi project takes place around the mid-Centaurus arm, as indicated on the infographic, in a region of the galaxy locally known as "Ruminaaan Space", which is the single largest interstellar community in the history of the Milky Way! Although the majority of these Ruminaaan residents have only began their joint interstellar societies within the past 3,000 years, an ongoing battle has been waging for the past billion years and counting between a species known as the Yn and an entity known as Xii, and while I'll leave more detailed elaborations for future posts, this is a story of a single species divided and disfigured by their own conflicts and the long-term consequences it holds on their stellar neighbours, even one billion years later.

Onto the blog itself, to help with organisation, I will use the following tags on my posts:

#Alien Person Asks (for when I answer asks in my inbox (feel free to send any if you want to know more about my world!)), #Ruminaaan Theomachy (for posts relating to the central aliens of my project and the communities they've built), #Alien Person Spec Bio (for posts relating to the more biological aspects of my worldbuilding) and #Alien Person Worldbuilding (for other posts about miscellaneous or more general features of my worldbuilding process)

Besides transcripts for the featured image, that's all for my introductory post, so stay tuned for more!

{Main text-wall transcript}:

The Milky Way The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy about 100,000 light years across, which happens to be the galaxy in which Humans are located, as well as over a couple hundred other intelligent species. The galaxy is estimated to be about 13.6 billion years of age and has thus far been identified with two major arms (the Perseus and Scutum-Centaurus Arms) which branch off into many smaller minor arms.

The galaxy is estimated to contain anywhere between 100 to 400 billion stars, most of which host a minimum of one orbiting planet. Although on Earth many may consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life to be a rarity, it is more common than one may think, with there being roughly 14.33 billion planets and moons combined which host native life. However, only about 8.59 million of these worlds host multicellular life (around 0.06% out of the total life-bearing celestial bodies), which is due to eukaryotic multicellularity being a very challenging hurdle to get over for life everywhere for a variety of reasons.

This being said, approximately 91.67% of these worlds do host sapient life forms, as high intelligence is almost an inevitability with multicellular organisms given sufficient time, though an extremely lower fraction of these planets and moons are actually home to sophont, technological civilisations comparable to anything humanity has accomplished throughout the past 200,000 years, with there being only 237 star systems with native sophont life (as indicated by the bright white dots shown to the right), and 268 sophont species overall, accounting for only 0.000028% of worlds with multicellular lifeforms. Among these 268 civilisations, very few actually aspire to be spacefaring, with there being less than 40 such civilisations, such as the Jodomii or Sirt, who even have space programs to begin with. Most either do not have the desire to explore outer space, as is the case with the Shreau, Uut, Samrinians or Aniin, do not even have the means to discover that outer-space exists in the first place, such as the Fline or Udrae, who have limited or nonexistent vision, or the Katudit, who live in the subglacial oceans of a rogue planet, or may never leave their home planets for any other multitude of reasons.

While the abundance of technological, cultured civilisations across the Milky Way is fortunately higher than most may be led to believe, it’s important to keep in mind the fact that the space which separates the majority of these civilisations is tremendous, with even the closest being hundreds of light years apart. Despite this, only four interspecies interstellar communities have managed to spring up across the interstellar medium (not counting the Yuruuc, who have yet to encounter any other intelligent species despite how far they have dispersed throughout their corner of the Outer Arm), which is simply due to the fact that interstellar travel is nigh-impossible without the use of warp technology, though only one of these such communities has managed to grow to such an extensive size which incorporates over a dozen unique civilisations; Ruminaaan Space. Ruminaaan Space (the blue area marked along the mid-Centaurus Arm) is the single largest community of interstellar civilisations with the widest reach in interstellar space in the entire history of the Milky Way thus far, with the Boueue and Scerere only having came into contact nearly 3,000 years ago. This region of the Milky Way will be the main focus of my ongoing project, titled ‘Ruminaaan Theomachy’, as you’ll all get to see more of as time goes on, so stay tuned, and welcome to the Ruminaaan Theomachy project!

{Milky Way Labels Transcript}:

Norma Arm, Sagittarius Arm, Perseus Arm, Orion Spur, Scutum-Centaurus Arm, Outer Arm

{Sophont Labels Transcript}:

Scerere, Boueue, Udrae, Samrinians & Aniin, Shreau, Jodomii, Humanity, Sirt, Yuruuc, Fline, Katudit, Uut

[mariacallous]

Earlier this week, I started a 3,000km, two-day journey back from the other end of Europe, where I witnessed Ukrainian resilience against Russian terror in the besieged city of Kharkiv. A university lecturer told me that from a 12th storey balcony in a north-eastern suburb she had actually seen the flashes of missiles taking off from launchpads just across the frontier, in the Russian city of Belgorod. An S-300 missile can reach Kharkiv from Belgorod in about 30 seconds, so you have no time to hide. If it’s not a missile, it’s a glide bomb launched from a Russian warplane – and so, day after day, death rains indifferently down.

After more than 900 days of the largest war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine is approaching a perilous moment of truth. The Ukrainian David has courage and innovation, but the Russian Goliath has ruthlessness and mass. In an underground location in Kharkiv, I was shown highly sophisticated, novel military uses of IT and drones. With its Cossack-style innovation, the country has developed more than 200 different kinds of drone.

A joke has it that two Ukrainian activists meet for a drink:

“How’s your drone company doing?”

“Great, thanks, but how did you know I have one?”

“Of course you do!”

I find the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers constantly humbling, but they are being ground down by the sheer scale of Russia’s assault and the Kremlin’s willingness to use its own citizens as cannon fodder. Vladimir Putin has just ordered an increase of the Russian military on active service to a target figure of 1.5 million. “It’s all about the numbers,” a senior Ukrainian military intelligence officer told me. Ukraine’s daring incursion into the Kursk region of Russia has given a psychological boost, but opinions are sharply divided about its strategic wisdom.

In the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, there’s a real danger of a Russian breakthrough if Putin’s forces take the logistical hub of Pokrovsk. Ukrainians are exhausted. Trauma lurks just beneath the surface. Several times I saw the eyes of tough soldiers grow damp when they mentioned their fallen comrades. About half the country’s energy infrastructure has been destroyed. This winter will be cruel. Meanwhile, the west continues to hesitate and hold back, fearful of escalation – led (if that’s the word) in this regard by the US president, Joe Biden.

Seeing all this, Ukrainian leaders are making a new pitch. Having for two years talked only of total victory, defined as recovering all the country’s territory in the frontiers of 1991, including Crimea and Donbas, they now speak of reaching a position where Ukraine can negotiate from strength. Unlike many in the west, however, they understand that the only way to get there is to turn the tide on the battlefield: to knock Goliath sharply back on his heels, if not his arse. The insight is crucial. A central Asian leader who knows Putin well was asked by a western interlocutor whether the Russian president will negotiate. Yes, came the prompt reply, “when his generals tell him he’s losing”.

That’s what the president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had in mind when he told the Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference in Kyiv last week that we need “a gamechanger to make Russia make peace”. As the UN general assembly meets in New York next week, Zelenskyy will personally present his plan to Biden. Top of the list is getting American permission to use western missiles – including British Storm Shadow missiles, which have US targeting technology – to strike more of the sites in Russia from which attacks originate. Many lives could have been saved if this had been given sooner. The head of the Kharkiv regional administration told me that in the few months since Biden – faced with a new Russian offensive towards Kharkiv this May – finally allowed limited strikes on targets across the nearby frontier, the number of S-300 missile attacks on Ukraine’s second largest city has declined. (The air-launched glide bombs, however, have not yet been impeded.)

We don’t know all the details of the Zelenskyy plan, but besides those deep strikes it will probably include a request for sustained funding, after this year’s long delayed US congressional vote of $61bn runs out; tightened sanctions on Russia and its Chinese and Indian enablers, plus the use of frozen Russian assets held in the west for Ukrainian reconstruction; and a bold bid for the shield of Nato membership to cover the roughly four-fifths of Ukraine��s sovereign territory that Kyiv actually controls.

There are two problems with this plan. First, Biden’s entire track record suggests he is likely to give only a fraction of what Zelenskyy asks. There’s a fierce argument inside his administration about the deep strikes. Future funding would depend on Congress. He has certainly not committed to Nato membership for any part of Ukraine. Incrementalism for fear of escalation has been a hallmark of the entire handling of the war by this president and his national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. As a Ukrainian friend nicely put it, “Ukrainians are triggered by Sullivan’s ‘escalation management’.” What odds that the old man’s approach will change dramatically now, in the twilight of his presidency?

Second, even if the US and its allies did all of this, would it produce such an effect that Putin’s generals would “tell him he’s losing”? How exactly would that be achieved? Perhaps by targeting Russia’s own energy infrastructure? Understandably, top Ukrainian officials are keeping stumm on the military details of their plans, but well-informed defence analysts wonder how much they can realistically do in the next months. At the YES conference, Col Pavlo Palisa, the commander of Ukraine’s elite 93rd brigade, spoke of the “tyranny of time”. At the frontline you need to move super fast to hit five key enemy targets as they appear, but by the time the necessary weapons and permissions come through, it’s too late and “there are now 50 targets”. At the pace the US-led west is moving, time is on Russia’s side. And, needless to say, Putin is waiting for Donald Trump to be reelected US president on 5 November.

All the more reason for the vice-president, Kamala Harris, who will inherit this major geopolitical challenge if she becomes president, and all those European allies who understand what is at stake, to urge Biden to leap over his own shadow and make the potentially gamechanging moves now. This may be the last chance to enable Ukraine to achieve something that can plausibly be called victory, which is the precondition for a lasting peace. Otherwise, Kyiv will probably be forced to sue for a cessation of hostilities sometime next year, negotiating from a position of weakness. That would not be peace, just a pause before another round of war. In Ukraine, there would be despair and fury; in the Kremlin, rejoicing; and in the rest of the world, most consequentially of all, swirling contempt for the weakness of the west.

[dissonantia-goddess-of-chaos]

Omninoxus, Goddess of the Abyss, the Void Eater

Aliases: Omni, Omninox, the Queen, the Dark Empress, Mother of All Blackholes, World Devourer, Darkness Supreme, Mistress of the Void, the Silence, Diamond of the Abyss, Abysmal Ruler, All Devouring, Death

600 feet tall (with heels)

Omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent

Her eyes hold galaxies, nicknamed the “Twin Galaxies”

Known as the “All Devouring” by her people due to her insatiable appetite, consuming anyone and everything

She absorbs all light due to her dark form

Her eyes, nails, teeth, and aura glow pure white

Created her own subjects, called Noxians (or the Nox), and home planet named “Ateron”, which is double the size of our Jupiter

Omninoxus’ throne and temple/palace is located on the surface of Ateron, perfectly carved out of the largest mountain on the planet. In front of the giant throne is a grand arena for orchestrated performances and gladiator battles are held for the goddess’s entertainment

There is a hexagon-shaped platform near the throne that Omninoxus can lift using her telekinesis, used by people who came to her to have audience with the queen

Nox, or Noxian for singular, are intelligent, good-neutral beings created in Omninoxus’ image, each individual unique in appearance and personality

They live in an advanced society with order and peace, working together to further improve the present for the next generation

The Nox often trade with travellers who are brave enough to venture out into the outer reaches of the multigalaxy

She has a pair of long arms that reach the ground, and a normal length pair

She has a floor-length translucent black veil with two rings of white stars on top, and can disintegrate or change it into a solid black cloak

Based on black holes found in outer space

Callous, affectless, cautious, and arrogant

Due to her extreme reality bending powers, she is able to alter the timeline of events itself, including seeing/traveling to the past, present, and future

But she doesn’t bother changing it unless it directly affects her or her people

She is “younger than time itself”

Her subjects are highly immune to most, if not all, diseases and bacteria throughout all of outer space

Ateron is located beyond the edge of the abyss of space away from potential enemies

The Nox, however, do not live on the surface of the planet, but within it using underground tunnels and cities that are hundreds of miles long; only 25% of Ateron is discovered by its own native inhabitants

Ateron has rich soil and drinkable water, and is rich with a natural metal named “Noxite”, which is highly absorbent and durable—great for armors and weapons

Noxian botanists will study and crossbreed native plant species with foreign ones to create new and better subspecies

The Nox have been using highly durable camouflaged spaceships to travel all over the galaxies, and have built hidden portals on several planets to have easier and faster transportation (which needs DNA samples or “visitor chips”, microchips injected underneath the skin for non-Nox users, to use)

Despite being 600 feet tall, the goddess can make herself much, much, much bigger in order to consume beings larger than her

She is able to produce a physical copy of herself around 5”11 ft tall to walk among mortals in different parts of the galaxy

She actually had a lot of suitors during her lifetime. She ate all of them

She probably would eventually find companionship, but it has to be someone who is special, chosen by fate to alter the course of destiny. Like Anakin Skywalker or Abeloth.

She doesn’t mind the solitary lifestyle; the Nox, whom she views as her children, are all the company that she needs

Finds most diseased mortals to have a “fishy taste”

Most parasites end up disintegrating once they enter her or Noxian bodies

It has been found that the Nox have the ability to “breathe” in space for long periods of time, due to their bodies adapting to the harshness of their spacial and hostile environment

The Nox have been using Cortosis and other durable and absorbent metals along with Noxite for armor, piercing weapons, and building materials

The home planet has a breathable atmosphere created by the native flora

The Nox are omnivores, but most species (including Humans) are not part of their diet

The goddess is not a Force Sensitive user due to being “born” outside of the Force, gaining her powers from the cosmos themselves

However, the Nox can be Force Sensitive users, and have temples and gymnasiums designed for training and meditation

Starweirds avoid spacecrafts and Ateron in general; it is speculated that Omninoxus emits a powerful and petrifying aura that repels most enemies

Omninoxus can be sitting and staying still on her throne for long periods of time, appearing to be asleep or in deep thought

The Nox have a lifespan of 100 to 1,000 years, aging slowly

Before complete death, elder Noxians have their memories and experiences written down to place in an online archive for future generations to read. All knowledge is valuable.

Noxian bodies are great fertilizer, filled with nutrients and minerals for bountiful harvests, but consent from the deceased’s family is required in order to be used

Most industrial, fishing, agricultural, animal husbandry, and forestry jobs are located on the surface of Ateron while mining, business, research, educational, and other miscellaneous jobs are located in the underground cities and communities

Landing platforms and airports are also built on the surface

Ateron has its own army, which is made up of young and strong men and women who have undergone heavy training in the arts of hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, weapon handling, strategic planning, and guerrilla warfare. It is highly recommended for soldiers to be single and childfree, and to meditate on their choices before enlisting

Native fauna:

Aterdrogans: Massive serpentine-like space dragons with sleek muscular bodies covered in hard scales and thick skin, harden horns of various sizes and shapes, ten eyes, six limbs with sharp talons, long tails, sharp fangs, large leathery wings, and can breathe hot plasma instead of fire. In ancient texts, Aterdrogans are descendents of Omninoxus herself (who is said to take on the form of a colossal Aterdrogan abomination), created to be Ateron’s natural defense against galactic intruders. These magnificent beasts share the same intelligence as Noxians yet follow their instincts to survive in the wild. They share a special bond with the Nox, finding companionship with their smaller allies, even sometimes willingly train alongside the army. Aterdrogans are apex predators who live in the mountain ranges, where they mate for life and raise hatchlings.

Night Prowlers: Large Pantherinae and Mastiff-like beasts that hunt in the forests of Ateron. Their sleek black fur helps them stay hidden in the shadows during nightfall, with padded paws aiding them in stealth attacks. They leave very little remains of their prey, and larger Night Prowlers are known for devouring small prey whole to conserve energy. Due to their sensitive eyes, Night Prowlers stay away from bright lights and fires. They are hunted by the Nox for their tender meat, sturdy bones, and rich pelt.

Stalker Pythons: Long and thick constructor boas that can grow up to 50 feet long and four feet wide. Their scales can range from tones of green, brown, and on rare occasions, orange. They re found mostly in the tropical and swamp biomes of Ateron. Their infamous characteristic, and the one that makes them so terrifying, is the tendency to stalk their prey from a distance, using their strong sense of smell to track down prey and avoid predators. Unfortunately Stalker Python hide isn’t strong enough to protect itself from strong claws or weapons. They have adapted to avoid Noxian civilization, but go after foreign travelers. There is a harmless and docile subspecies of pythons that have been nicknamed as “Leather boas”, which are bred and raised for their thick skins.

Direboars: Huge wild boars that roam the forests and wetlands of Ateron, and are known to be extremely territorial and aggressive towards anyone and anything, even other direboars. They are muscular and have thick hide that is hard to pierce, but have soft underbellies that are susceptible to traps. Their tusks are very dense and don’t break off as easily. Known omnivores, they will eat anything that is edible, including poisonous flora that causes their saliva to become venomous if ingested or in contact with open wounds. A domesticated subspecies called “Mudboars” are raised for meat.

Singing Peacemakers: Elegant and beautiful birds that resemble hybrids of an eagle and white dove that are found in most forest habitats. Their melodies and sounds resemble the notes of a flute. Peacemakers are named after the calming and peaceful effect one feels when hearing its song. They are beloved by Noxians and are great pets for lonely and miserable souls.

Deathswallows: A mixture of raven, owl, and vulture, these massive birds often eat the remains of carcasses, including bones. Their black and grey feathers are often collected for designer clothing and jewelry. Despite being viewed as bad omens, the Nox don’t hunt deathswallows. These birds are simply the garbage collectors of the animal kingdom.

Abyssal Watchers: Massive aquatic creatures that resemble the hybrid of longer and fatter Liopleurodons and blue whales. Their bumpy skin is dark green to camouflage in the waters of Ateron’s ocean, and are silent hunters that prey on the planet’s more larger aquatic creatures. Thankfully, only few members of this species exist, and all appear to be female. They do have a habit of swallowing research submarines (don’t ask how they are retrieved). Reference 1 2 3

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🚨🇵🇸#CeasefireNow #StrikeForGaza December 11, 2023

The National and Islamic Forces, a coalition of major factions in Palestine, has called for an inclusive global strike that would include all aspects of life in solidarity with the Palestinian people—particularly in the Gaza Strip—who have been facing an Israeli war of genocide, displacement and ethnic cleansing...

Tomorrow 11th Dec. is a global strike day. "If the politicians do not hear us, then we can strike from economic life and daily movement and we can boycott everything, we can put pressure on them to stop supporting and blessing the massacre that is happening in Gaza. CEASEFIRE NOW!!!!" 

Caption reposted from Esraa Alshikh إسراء الشيخ @Esralshikh

🛑We started a campaign to push for a total strike worldwide on Monday 12/11/2023..

⭕️It is necessary to paralyze the movement of life and the economic wheel in all countries so that everyone feels that he is directly affected by the impact of the aggression on Gaza... 

⭕️ Start making your communications today, mobilizing and publishing ..

⭕️The strike must include the transportation, aviation, trade, banks, ports, and even schools and universities.

⭕️Work on gathering the majority of supporters and forget about those who are negligent and discouraged..

⭕️Any personal loss we suffer is worth nothing compared to the massacres taking place against people in Gaza..

Image 2 by artist @heyimsakina 

Images 3 & 4 and caption by artist @shirien.creates: ...I got news that my friend Refaat had been assassinated by the Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, alongside his brother, sister, and four of her children. There is confirmation that he had received a threatening phone call by the Israeli intelligence saying they have located him.

Refaat was a well-known and loved Palestinian author, poet, and English literature professor. He was also a founder of @we_are_not_numbers. Refaat taught hundreds of students in Gaza English as a way to help them tell their stories and connect Palestinian liberation with the liberation struggles of Black, Indigenous and colonized people around the world.

I met Refaat in 2014 during his book tour for “Gaza Writes Back,” a collection of stories from Gaza youth living under siege. Refaat taught me how important art and storytelling are as part of our resistance as Palestinians. His work profoundly impacted and inspired me.

Even under Israel’s relentless airstrikes, Refaat hopped around Gaza to find internet to be able to stay connected with his students, his friends abroad, and to take interviews to shed light about the atrocities happening in Gaza. He bravely spoke up knowing that Israel was systematically targeting journalists, academics, creatives, and all those exposing the truth. His home was already targeted and bombed in October, but he survived. This time, he didn’t. 

It’s hard to believe Refaat is no longer with us. It is a painful loss. His intellect, his love for Palestine, his passion to make life better for Gaza, his beautiful care for his people, and his great sense of humor will be missed. But in his short time on earth, Refaat left a lasting legacy on all Palestinians and on the world.

Refaat, in one of his last interviews, said expo markers are all he had as his resistance. But he would never give up, and he wouldn’t want any of us to give up. As he rests, we will continue to tell our stories, to demand an end to the genocide and siege in Gaza, and to keep struggling until Palestine is free.

"Writing is a testimony…a memory that outlives any human experience. We lived for a reason, to tell the tales of loss, of survival, and of hope." - Dr. Refaat Alareer   

Images 5-8 and caption by @ajplus Israel has bombed the Great Omari Mosque, the largest and oldest mosque in occupied Gaza. Since Oct. 7, Israel has damaged or destroyed over 100 cultural heritage sites in Gaza, along with thousands of historical documents.

Associate Producer: Katherine Conner

Image 9 from @npr The United States vetoed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war at the United Nations Security Council on Friday.

The Security Council vote on the resolution, backed by Arab states, had 13 in favor and one — the U.S. — against, while the United Kingdom abstained.

#News #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #Palestinian #Mosque #History #GazaGeniocide #Gaza

[feministdragon]

— When the 2000 election recount ordered by the Florida Supreme Court was halted by five corrupt Republicans on the US Supreme Court — handing the White House to George W. Bush by a disputed 537 votes — nobody knew at the time that Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s Secretary of State, Katherine Harris, had commissioned a huge purge of voters, using a list of Texas felons that was 68% Black and Hispanic.

Harris did this because the national pool of Black and Hispanic names is relatively small: Black felons in Texas with names like Jim Washington or Jose Gonzalez are extremely likely to have similarly named counterparts in any other state with large Black and Hispanic populations like Florida. 

Thus, when those Texas names were compared via a “loose match” (didn’t require a birthday or middle name match) with Florida voters’ names, disproportionate numbers of Black and Hispanic Florida voters were deemed to be possible felons who’d somehow recently moved to Florida from Texas, and tens of thousands were removed from the voter rolls. As the US Commission on Civil Rights noted:

“14.4 percent of Florida’s black voters cast ballots that were rejected. This compares with approximately 1.6 percent of nonblack Florida voters who did not have their presidential votes counted. … [I]n the state's largest county, Miami-Dade, more than 65 percent of the names on the purge list were African Americans, who represented only 20.4 percent of the population.”

— When Donald Trump was certified the winner of the 2016 election, nobody knew at the time that Russia had illegally poured millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of man-hours into targeting swing state voters identified by the RNC, whose names were handed off to Russian Intelligence by Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.

When Robert Mueller’s FBI team determined this crime had helped put Trump in the White House, and that Trump had personally intervened in investigations ten separate times in ways that could be prosecuted as criminal obstruction of justice, Bill Barr kept the news from America until the story had largely faded from the headlines.

What will it be this November? We have some clues.

— With the blessing of five Republicans on the 2018 Supreme Court, Republican-controlled states with large Black and Hispanic populations are purging voter rolls like there’s no tomorrow. Just between 2020 and 2022, fully 19,260,000 Americans — 8.5% of all registered voters — were purged. The purge rate in Red states was 40% higher than the rest of the country. We won’t know this year’s purge numbers until well after the election is over.

— The GOP is trying to organize an “army” of 100,000 rightwing warriors to show up at polling places to “oversee” elections and challenge voters they think look suspicious. They’ll also be challenging signature matches on mail-in ballots, particularly in Blue cities in Red states.

— Republican elected officials from the state level all the way up to the US Senate are refusing to say that they’ll accept or certify the result of the election this fall if Donald Trump doesn’t win. Multiple Republican members of Congress have asserted that only the House of Representatives should decide the presidential election this year (which would throw the election to Trump regardless of who the voters or electoral college choose).

— In multiple states, Republicans have passed laws allowing them to manipulate and change the location of polling places, criminalize voter registration drives, replace Democratic and nonpartisan election officials with partisan GOP hacks, and in Georgia and Arizona throw out ballots from entire precincts. As Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt noted for The Atlantic: “Throwing out thousands of ballots in rival strongholds may be profoundly antidemocratic, but it is technically legal, and Republicans in several states now have a powerful stick with which to enforce such practices.”

— Typically, when politicians engage in nakedly deceptive politicking or election theft they’re outed in the press and punished at the polls. Since 2020, however, Republicans have rewarded their politicians who tell lies and engage in underhanded tactics, suggesting there will be no limits to what the Trump campaign might do or say in the weeks leading up to the election, including the use of deepfakes and AI.

— Saudi Arabia and Russia — both allies of Trump — have cut oil production by over 1.4 million barrels a day to drive up gasoline prices leading up to this November, just like they did in a dress rehearsal during the fall of 2022. History shows that gas prices spiking over $5 or even $6 a gallon will have a measurable impact on inflation and thus the election.

— Russia fielded a small army of online trolls to assist Trump’s electoral efforts in 2016 and 2020. Expect the same in November, except this time, according to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is also getting into the act on the GOP’s behalf. 

— Benjamin Netanyahu defied President Obama when he was engaged in delicate negotiations with Iran, visiting the US and addressing Congress at the invitation of Republicans. He’s expected to do the same slap-in-the-face gesture this fall to Biden, along with defying the president’s wish that Israel minimize civilian casualties in Gaza. Netanyahu will do everything he can to ensure Trump comes back into office if for no other reason than keeping himself out of prison; demoralizing young progressive voters will almost certainly be at the top of his list.

But these are all things we know about right now, even if there’s little we can do about most of them.

Given the Nixon/Reagan/Bush examples, our biggest concern should be to find the things we’d otherwise look back on after the inauguration and say about them, “Nobody knew at the time…”

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In the United States, call center companies play a pivotal role in providing customer support, sales assistance, technical troubleshooting, and various other services for businesses across a multitude of industries. These companies employ thousands of individuals nationwide and operate through various models, including in-house, outsourced, and virtual call centers. Let's delve into the landscape of call center companies in the USA.

1. Overview of the Call Center Industry:

The call center industry in the USA has witnessed significant growth over the years, driven by the increasing demand for cost-effective customer service solutions and the globalization of businesses. Today, call centers cater to diverse sectors such as telecommunications, banking and finance, healthcare, retail, technology, and e-commerce.

2. Major Players:

Several major call center companies dominate the industry, including:

Teleperformance: One of the largest call center companies globally, Teleperformance operates numerous centers across the USA, offering multilingual customer support, technical assistance, and sales services.

Concentrix: Concentrix is another key player, known for its innovative customer engagement solutions. It provides a wide range of services, including customer care, technical support, and digital marketing services.

Alorica: Alorica specializes in customer experience outsourcing solutions, serving clients in various industries. It offers services such as customer support, sales, and back-office support.

Sitel Group: Sitel Group is renowned for its customer experience management solutions. With a global presence, Sitel operates call centers in multiple locations across the USA, providing tailored customer support services.

TTEC: Formerly known as TeleTech, TTEC offers customer experience solutions, digital services, and technology-enabled customer care. It focuses on delivering personalized customer interactions through its contact centers.

3. Industry Trends:

The call center industry is continually evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Some notable trends include:

Digital Transformation: Call centers are increasingly integrating digital channels such as chat, email, and social media to enhance customer engagement and support omnichannel experiences.

AI and Automation: Automation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots, are being adopted to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and provide faster resolutions to customer queries.

Remote Workforce: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards remote work in the call center industry. Many companies have embraced remote workforce models, allowing agents to work from home while maintaining productivity and efficiency.

Data Analytics: Call centers are leveraging data analytics tools to gain insights into customer behavior, preferences, and trends. This data-driven approach enables them to personalize interactions and optimize service delivery.

4. Challenges and Opportunities:

Despite its growth, the call center industry faces several challenges, including:

Staffing Issues: Recruiting and retaining skilled agents remains a challenge for many call center companies, particularly amid competition for talent and high turnover rates.

Security Concerns: With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, call centers must prioritize data security and compliance to protect sensitive customer information.

However, the industry also presents numerous opportunities for growth and innovation:

Expansion of Services: Call center companies can diversify their service offerings to meet the evolving needs of clients, such as expanding into digital customer engagement, analytics, and consulting services.

Focus on Customer Experience: By prioritizing customer experience and investing in training and technology, call centers can differentiate themselves and gain a competitive edge in the market.

Globalization: With advancements in technology and communication infrastructure, call center companies can explore opportunities for global expansion and tap into new markets.

5. Future Outlook:

Looking ahead, the call center industry is poised for further growth and transformation. As businesses increasingly prioritize customer-centric strategies, call center companies will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business success.

In conclusion, call center companies in the USA form a vital component of the customer service ecosystem, serving a wide range of industries and helping businesses enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. With ongoing technological innovations and evolving customer expectations, the industry is poised for continued growth and innovation in the years to come.

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Costco.ca Product Listings Scraping: Unlock Competitive Insights for E-commerce Success

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Best Engineering Colleges Around the World: What You Need to Know

Engineering is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, and the right education can set the foundation for a successful career. With numerous prestigious institutions around the world, it can be challenging to choose the right engineering college for you. At Engineer Heaven, we understand the importance of quality education and are here to guide you through some of the best engineering colleges globally. Whether you're aspiring to become a civil, mechanical, or electrical engineer, these institutions offer world-class programs, research opportunities, and resources to help you achieve your goals.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - USA

Arguably the most renowned engineering school in the world, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, stands at the forefront of technological innovation. MIT offers a wide range of engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, computer, and civil engineering. Known for its rigorous academics and cutting-edge research, MIT provides students with opportunities to work on projects that solve real-world problems. With access to exceptional faculty, advanced labs, and an extensive network of alumni, MIT is a top choice for aspiring engineers.

2. Stanford University - USA

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is another leading institution for engineering education. Stanford’s School of Engineering is highly regarded for its focus on interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on research and collaboration with tech companies, Stanford offers students the chance to work on breakthrough projects in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable energy. The university’s strong ties to the tech industry make it an ideal place for students looking to make an impact in the engineering world.

3. University of Cambridge - UK

The University of Cambridge has a long-standing tradition of excellence in engineering education. Known for its research-oriented approach and cutting-edge facilities, Cambridge offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of engineering fields. The Department of Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world, providing a comprehensive education that integrates theory with practical application. Cambridge’s global reputation and close ties with the engineering industry make it a top destination for aspiring engineers.

4. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) - USA

California Institute of Technology, or Caltech, is a smaller but highly prestigious university located in Pasadena, California. Caltech is renowned for its science and engineering programs, and its rigorous approach to education emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, and research. With world-class faculty and a collaborative environment, Caltech offers students opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research in fields like aerospace engineering, physics, and electrical engineering. Its small size means more personalized attention and greater access to resources for students.

5. ETH Zurich - Switzerland

ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is one of Europe’s top engineering universities. Known for its strong emphasis on science and technology, ETH Zurich offers a wide range of engineering programs and is highly regarded for its research and innovation in areas such as robotics, environmental engineering, and materials science. The university collaborates closely with industry leaders, making it a great choice for students seeking to work at the forefront of technological advancements.

6. Tsinghua University - China

Tsinghua University in Beijing is China’s top engineering school and one of the leading institutions globally. With a focus on innovation and global collaboration, Tsinghua offers world-class programs in fields such as civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. The university has a strong reputation for research excellence and its graduates are highly sought after by top companies around the world. Tsinghua’s growing international presence and strategic partnerships make it an excellent option for aspiring engineers seeking a global perspective.

7. University of California, Berkeley - USA

The University of California, Berkeley, is another prestigious institution that consistently ranks among the top engineering schools globally. UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering offers a broad spectrum of programs in disciplines such as bioengineering, computer science, and environmental engineering. The university is known for its innovative research, including work in sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Berkeley’s proximity to Silicon Valley offers students access to the tech industry, creating unique opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.

8. Imperial College London - UK

Imperial College London is one of the leading institutions for engineering education in the United Kingdom. Known for its world-class faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a strong emphasis on practical experience, Imperial offers a variety of engineering programs, including aeronautical, biomedical, and civil engineering. The college has strong connections to industries across the globe, making it an excellent choice for students seeking a career in engineering that combines technical expertise with global impact.

9. National University of Singapore (NUS) - Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is consistently ranked as one of the top engineering schools in Asia and the world. NUS offers a wide array of engineering disciplines and is particularly well-regarded for its work in electrical engineering, computer science, and environmental engineering. The university’s strong research focus, coupled with a global network of partnerships, provides students with access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.

10. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) - Hong Kong

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is another top-ranking university in Asia. Known for its engineering and technology programs, HKUST offers a dynamic learning environment focused on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The university’s proximity to global technology hubs in Asia offers students valuable networking opportunities and industry exposure.

Conclusion

Choosing the right engineering college is a critical step toward shaping your future career. The institutions listed above are some of the best in the world, offering rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities, and strong industry connections. At Engineer Heaven, we encourage you to research these schools further and consider the programs that best align with your career aspirations. No matter where you choose to study, attending one of these prestigious colleges will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and network to succeed in the ever-evolving field of engineering.

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Saryn-Prime: Home of the Sarynites

1. General Information

Planetary Classification: Oceanic & Resonance-Rich World

Location: Sarynite Stellar Region, Mid-Galactic Rim

Orbital Position: 2nd planet in the Sarynis System

Gravity: 0.96x Earth standard (slightly lower, allowing for fluid movement)

Atmosphere: Nitrogen-oxygen dominant, infused with high-frequency harmonic particles

Surface Conditions: 91% water, 9% floating & semi-submerged landmasses

Native Intelligent Species: Sarynites (Sarynis Lumina)

2. Planetary Environment & Geography

A. A World of Music & Harmony

Saryn-Prime is an oceanic world where sound and energy resonate across its waters.

The planet’s seas act as vast harmonic amplifiers, naturally enhancing Sarynite resonance abilities.

The atmosphere carries subtle harmonic frequencies, allowing for communication and music to travel farther than normal sound waves.

B. Floating Cities & Semi-Submerged Structures

Traditional Sarynite cities are floating biodomes, seamlessly integrated with the ocean’s natural rhythm.

Some structures are semi-submerged, designed to exist between the worlds of air and water.

The largest city, Melodara, is a vast resonance hub, where harmonic energy is studied, preserved, and performed.

C. The Crystalline Depths & Submerged Caves

Below the waves, bioluminescent coral reefs and crystalline formations pulse with harmonic energy.

Some caves house natural resonance amplifiers, where Sarynite scholars meditate to enhance their abilities.

The Deep Harmonic Rift, an uncharted abyss in the planet’s deepest waters, emits frequencies that do not match known Sarynite patterns.

3. Sarynite Civilization & Cultural Structure

A. The Harmony Principle – A Society Built on Resonance

Sarynites believe that all life is interconnected through harmonic energy.

Their society is structured around resonant frequencies, with individuals finding their unique harmonic signature as they mature.

Sarynites do not have a traditional government but rather a Council of Harmonization, where decisions are made through musical and resonance-based deliberations.

B. The Songweavers & Resonance Masters

Songweavers are revered members of society who use their voices and instruments to shape emotional, environmental, and even medical states.

Resonance Masters specialize in energy manipulation, using harmonic fields for healing, diplomacy, and even combat.

Every Sarynite learns to express themselves through some form of music, whether vocal, instrumental, or environmental tuning.

C. The Rite of Resonance – Coming of Age Ceremony

Young Sarynites undergo the Rite of Resonance, where they must discover and refine their personal harmonic frequency.

This self-discovery process shapes their future role in society, determining whether they become musicians, diplomats, healers, or explorers.

4. Planetary Wildlife & Ecosystem

A. The Lumevian Whales – The Deep Singers

These massive bioluminescent sea creatures communicate through powerful harmonic pulses.

Their songs are studied for their ability to influence planetary resonance fields.

Some Songweavers claim that communicating with a Lumevian changes one’s resonance permanently.

B. The Shimmerfish – The Pulse of the Reefs

These small, highly adaptive fish emit natural harmonic pulses, keeping the reefs in tune with the planetary energy.

Their scales shift colors in response to changes in emotional energy, making them living indicators of environmental balance.

C. The Abyssal Sirens – Guardians or Myth?

Legends speak of deep-sea beings with harmonic voices so powerful they can shatter minds or heal the broken.

No confirmed sightings exist, but some explorers who venture too close to the Deep Harmonic Rift report hearing songs that do not belong to Sarynites.

5. Scientific & Technological Advancements

A. Harmonic Energy as a Power Source

Instead of traditional fusion or solar power, Sarynites use resonant energy conversion, harnessing planetary sound waves for sustainable energy.

Their cities vibrate at specific harmonic frequencies, preventing structural decay and environmental disruption.

B. Neural Harmonic Interfaces & Healing Technology

Sarynite medical technology includes resonance-based treatments, capable of stabilizing neural activity and emotional disorders.

Unlike standard medicine, Sarynite healing methods rely on aligning a patient’s energy field with the planet’s harmonic waves.

C. Sonic Manipulation in Engineering & Defense

Instead of weapons, Sarynites use harmonic fields to disrupt energy-based attacks or destabilize aggressive entities.

Their ships are equipped with resonance shielding, capable of absorbing and redirecting energy rather than simply blocking it.

6. Relationship with Other Species & the Galactic Community

A. Diplomacy Through Music & Resonance

Sarynites are highly respected as mediators, as their ability to detect emotional and energy shifts allows them to de-escalate conflicts.

Their cultural and musical exchanges are sought after, as many species experience neurological benefits from Sarynite harmonic therapy.

B. Conflicts with Rigid, Logic-Based Species

Some technologically-driven civilizations struggle to respect Sarynite methods, seeing them as unscientific or primitive.

Tarkaans, for example, view Sarynite diplomacy as overly passive, leading to occasional philosophical clashes.

C. Relationship with the Solar Nexus Space Station

Sarynite musicians and healers maintain a strong presence aboard the Nexus, offering resonance therapy and cultural exchanges.

Liora Vesryn, a renowned Songweaver and cultural ambassador, serves as a key bridge between Sarynites and other species.

7. Unexplored Mysteries & Potential Conflicts

A. The Deep Harmonic Rift – A Frequency That Should Not Exist

This deep oceanic abyss emits pulses that do not match any known resonance field.

Some researchers theorize that it may be a natural planetary anomaly, while others believe it could be an ancient, buried technology.

B. The Disappearance of the First Songweaver Expedition

Centuries ago, a group of Sarynite explorers sought to discover the source of planetary resonance.

They never returned, and their last transmission contained harmonic patterns that have yet to be deciphered.

C. The Question of Free Resonance – A Lost Evolutionary Branch?

Some researchers believe that not all Sarynites are bound by the planetary harmony.

A rare phenomenon known as Free Resonance occurs in individuals who do not sync with the planet but instead create entirely new harmonic structures.

Could Nysari, the mysterious bioluminescent child, be connected to this evolutionary anomaly?

8. Final Thoughts – The Significance of Saryn-Prime

A world of endless music, where sound shapes reality itself.

A civilization built on harmony, yet hiding mysteries in the depths of its vast oceans.

A planet that may hold the key to understanding resonance-based energy beyond current galactic knowledge.

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https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/04/israel-war-gaza-possible-us-support/

Israel’s war on Gaza is only possible due to US support and weapons

A top Israeli military official admitted the war on Gaza is only possible thanks to US support and arms supplies. Joe Biden boasted, “if Israel didn’t exist, we’d have to invent it”.

By Ben Norton Published 2024-09-04

Israel would not realistically be able to wage war on Gaza without US support.

Citing a senior Israeli air force official, prominent newspaper Haaretz reported that, “without the Americans’ supply of weapons to the Israel Defense Forces, especially the air force, Israel would have had a hard time sustaining its war for more than a few months”.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense wrote in August that US arms shipments have been “crucial for sustaining the IDF’s operational capabilities during the ongoing war”.

President Joe Biden has repeatedly emphasized that Israel serves US imperial interests in a highly geostrategic region. In a speech in Tel Aviv in October 2023, Biden stated, “I have long said, if Israel didn’t exist, we’d have to invent it”.

Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, an ex US Army general who commanded NATO, similarly boasted that “Israel is the largest American aircraft carrier in the world that cannot be sunk, does not carry even one American soldier, and is located in a critical region for American national security”.

The United States has protected Israel at the UN Security Council, shielding it from international law by repeatedly vetoing resolutions that called for peace and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Top UN human rights experts have warned that Israel is carrying out a genocide in Gaza, demanding an arms embargo.

The onslaught in Gaza has been referred to as “the world’s first livestreamed genocide”.

Scientific experts published an academic article in leading medical journal The Lancet in July estimating that 186,000 or more Palestinians in Gaza will die due to Israel’s war. This is nearly one-tenth of the population of the densely populated strip.

Ignoring rulings by the International Court of Justice, the US government has continued flooding Israel with weapons.

As of July 2024, the Biden administration had given Israel $18 billion in military aid. This is significantly higher than the roughly $4 billion in unconditional military aid that the US government provides to Israel in an average year.

In August, the US State Department approved additional arms packages for Israel worth $20 billion and $3.5 billion.

The Israeli military reported on August 26 that, since October 2023, the United States has sent it more than 600 arms shipments.

The US “operation has delivered over 50,000 tons of military equipment to Israel via 500 flights and 107 sea shipments”, Israel’s Ministry of Defense wrote.

It stressed that the US “equipment procured and transported includes armored vehicles, munitions, ammunition, personal protection gear, and medical equipment, which are crucial for sustaining the IDF’s operational capabilities during the ongoing war”.

The September report in Haaretz, titled “Israeli Air Force Official: Without U.S. Aid, Israel Couldn’t Fight Gaza Beyond a Few Months”, makes it clear that the only reason Israel is able to continue this genocide in Gaza is because Washington is facilitating it.

Before 1967, Israel was sponsored by the European colonial powers, principally the British and French empires. However, following a 1967 war on its Arab neighbors, Haaretz noted, “Israel then switched over its dependence on a foreign power to the United States, which provides the air force with all of its fighter planes and some of its bombs, missiles and intelligence equipment – on top of the development of joint weapons systems for all three layers of air defense”.

It was the British empire that had helped to create Israel in the first place. In the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the Crown gave its blessing to Zionist settlers to establish a colonialist Jewish state in Palestine, because it assumed they would be loyal proxies of the British empire.

The founding father of the Zionist colonialist movement, Theodor Herzl, had written a letter in 1902 to the genocidal British colonizer Cecil Rhodes, praising him as a “visionary” and boasting that the Zionist project was “something colonial”.

Just as the United States absorbed parts of the British empire after World War II, Washington also inherited the Israeli colonial project and became its imperial protector.

As a senator in 1986, Joe Biden boasted on the floor of Congress, “Were there not an Israel, the United States of America would have to invent an Israel to protect her interests in the region; the United States would have to go out and invent an Israel”.

Biden added, “I think it’s about time we stop, those of us who support, as most of us do, Israel in this body, for apologizing for our support for Israel. There is no apology to be made. None. It is the best $3 billion investment we make”.

In 2022, as US president, Biden reiterated that, “if there were not an Israel, we would have to invent one”. He then repeated the same phrase in a 2023 press conference in Israel.

For his part, Israel’s far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made no secret of the fact that his regime’s goal is the colonization of all of historic Palestine.

In September, Netanyahu appeared with a map that completely erased the West Bank.

Israeli minister and security cabinet member Avi Dichter, a member of Netanyahu’s ultra-conservative Likud party, boasted in 2023, “We are now rolling out the Gaza Nakba”. (The Nakba refers to the mass ethnic cleansing of indigenous Palestinians, upon which Israel was founded in 1948.)

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It’s back to the good old days of globalization in Norway—at least for some. A small town needs an investor for a major piece of infrastructure, and in certain foreign nations there are investors with deep pockets to be found. Local politicians energetically court the investor, who has money to spare and is keen to spread it around the world. Hooray! There’s hope for the town’s future!

This, alas, is 2024, and the piece of infrastructure concerned is the port in Kirkenes, Norway—which also happens to be the NATO port closest to Russia. The magnanimous investor: China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO.

“I take the liberty of proposing the following agenda:

1. Status and development plans

2. A potential establishment of a Cosco Shipping engagement in Kirkenes.”

The person who sent this message was Terje Jorgensen, the director of the Port of Kirkenes. (Norwegian broadcaster NRK obtained Jorgensen’s message and others between the port director and COSCO through a freedom of information request.) The Arctic coastal town is located a mere 20-minute drive from Russia, and its deep-water port is just 53 nautical miles from Russia’s Port of Pechenga—making it a potential critical site in any conflict with Moscow.

The Port of Kirkenes is owned by the municipality of Sor-Varanger, of which Kirkenes is the largest town. Sor-Varanger, however, only has some 10,000 residents. Even with the taxes paid by local businesses, that’s not a large enough taxpayer base to support a port that receives all manner of vessels, including cruise ships. And since the port has an extraordinarily strategic location thanks to the Northern Sea Route, which is looking more potentially lucrative every year as the Arctic ice retreats, the port’s management, which reports to a board that is in turn appointed by the municipality, unsurprisingly sees opportunities for expansion. But that would take a big injection of capital to pull off.

That’s why Jorgensen sent his message: He wanted COSCO to invest in the port. Indeed, the message was just one of many dating back to February 2023, NRK reports. It’s easy to see why Jorgensen and his colleagues were interested in what COSCO had to offer. The Chinese state-owned shipping company is huge: It owns 1,417 vessels with a total capacity of 116 million deadweight metric tons, more than any other shipping company. It has just placed an enormous order for 42 more ships worth $1.8 billion, most of which will be built before 2027, Lloyd’s List reports.

COSCO is, in fact, precisely the sort of company that Western towns and cities, and even national governments, spent decades courting. Not chasing Chinese investors would have been foolish, especially when everyone else was doing it. When the United Kingdom needed investors for three nuclear power plants a decade ago, it turned to the state-owned China General Nuclear, which signed on the dotted line in 2015.

But times have dramatically changed since 2015, and these days, few Western countries, cities, or towns are courting Chinese investments, especially from state-owned conglomerates. Indeed, in its most recent annual report, Norway’s military intelligence agency notes that China is expanding its cooperation with Russia in the Arctic, while the Norwegian Police Security Service warns in its 2024 national threat assessment that China wants more control over critical supply chains and is positioning itself in the Arctic. “We expect the Chinese party-state wants to continue prioritizing its long-term positioning in the Arctic and gradually increase its presence and intelligence activity,” the assessment notes.

But China has a well-thumbed playbook for winning over local leaders. Kirkenes has received several Chinese delegations. At least five other Chinese companies, including a textile manufacturer, a carmaker, and an investment fund, have rather mysteriously also expressed an interest in establishing themselves in the town.

As for COSCO, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) reports that there’s evidence the shipping firm supports the Chinese authorities. “For instance, COSCO operates its own militia, which is likely capable of conducting paramilitary activities such as maritime surveillance, counter-piracy missions and search-and-rescue operations,” Charlie Lyons Jones and Raphael Veit wrote for ASPI in 2021, adding that “COSCO appears to be developing the capability needed to comply with CCP requests to assist with intelligence operations, national defense mobilisation or grey-zone activities.”

Despite the security services’ warnings, Kirkenes’s leaders have pressed ahead with their Chinese engagement. They’re following a path already well-trodden by other European port operators. Last year, COSCO bought a 24.9 percent stake in the Port of Hamburg’s container terminal. It also owns significant stakes in the Belgian ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp; Seattle; Valencia and Bilbao in Spain; and Vado in Italy. In Greece’s Port of Piraeus, COSCO is the majority owner. As I’ve previously discussed in Foreign Policy, Peru’s Port of Chancay was sold to COSCO after local administrators apparently failed to read the fine print.

The Port of Kirkenes envisages not just shipping between Chinese ports and Kirkenes but a presence for COSCO in the port itself. In May, Jorgensen met with COSCO representatives at the shipping firm’s Helsinki office. Because the port leadership knew the courting was controversial, Jorgensen subsequently proposed an alternative name to be used in Kirkenes’s communications, NRK’s muckraking reporters discovered. “I think it will be politically very beneficial if we start using the term OCEAN ALLIANCE. … [D]escribing it as cooperation with the alliance will probably take some of the heat out of the issue politically,” he wrote in an email on May 8.

But the heat hasn’t gone away. As things stand, COSCO would only lease parts of the Port of Kirkenes, not own it. But a major presence of a state-owned Chinese entity in Norway’s border region with Russia is still a risky undertaking. It’s an open question why COSCO is interested in the small port at all. Yes, it could be a useful staging post as the Northern Sea Route gets underway, but there are other ports COSCO could use. Murmansk, on the Russian side of the border, is a major Arctic shipping hub. Norway’s center-right opposition has asked Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store to intervene.

Port boss Jorgensen, though, appears determined to make the deal happen, and Kirkenes’s leaders point out that they’re in charge of investments and jobs in their community—not the national security agencies. This sounds a whole lot like the Swedish island of Gotland in 2007, when Nord Stream offered an attractive payment for the right to use Gotland’s Slite harbor for its construction of Nord Stream 1. Local leaders, keen to benefit from the globalizing economy, eagerly accepted the proposal. (I write about the case in my book Goodbye Globalization.)

Will the Norwegian government try to thwart the Kirkenes leaders’ COSCO plans? On Sept. 4, it seemed to have made up its mind. “We want a good interaction between the authorities and the municipalities to balance consideration for business and local communities on the one hand and national security on the other. However, the government is prepared to say no to Chinese actors if it is necessary to safeguard national security,” Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl declared in a statement. The Port of Kirkenes, though, is unlikely to let go of its Chinese dream without a fight. As for Gahr Store, he’s shortly taking off for a trip to China.

Get ready for more such clashes between business, job creation, and national security—and local communities and those in charge of protecting our countries.

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Revolutionizing Information Search with Find AI

For us, today is in the digital world, it is very important that you can have something so you can find the relevant and reliable information. Accurate data is needed for professionals from many other industries to make clever decisions about hiring, investing, doing market research, as well as the other factors that help their businesses grow. Unfortunately, most standard search techniques return scattered, stale, or useless results and the research process is long and unproductive. Revolutionizing this sector, Find AI offers a state of the art AI search engine which lets users quickly and efficiently search for valuable information on companies and people. Artificial intelligence leads to data collection and processing is easier, and thus allowing research to be completed quicker and more accurately.

NLP helps find AI speed up the search process. Instead of keyed dependent words, it permits users to ask inquiries by means of conversational speech. This function reduces the process significantly easier compared to opening page after application merely to find all the results were needless. Either you are looking into finding AI investment or startups or industry leaders, all you need to do is open Find AI, and it will give you well-structured and comprehensive results within a seconds time.

How to Find AI Works

The idea of Find AI is to improve the way people search and get information. Unlike most of the traditional search engines which throw out a crowd of unfiltered results, Find AI does employ the power of AI algorithms to explain the intent behind search. This will help customers see only the most important information, as they won’t have to sift through irrelevant content. It is a feature so unique, that it can search using natural language. Find AI would fetch results based on user's query like "top AI start-ups in California," "ceos in fintech companies," etc mentioning highly specific results. It helps improve searches and eliminate nonsense attempt of finding the correct phrases.

Moreover, Find AI integrates up-to-date real data from numerous sources and gives updated personal and business profiles. This is very beneficial for companies that want to open up to the new clientele, recruiters who wish to get a better number of healthy candidates, and investors who would like to find fruitful businesses to invest their money. The AI powered approach of the platform means it is always bringing users the most accurate and current insights. Strong APIs from Find AI ensure seamless integration of companies and developers with their apps and processes. The Search API makes it easier for users to find the relevant companies and people with prospecting and research tools. The Company Enrichment API provides condensed business information, such as locations, histories and products. The Person Enrichment API provides users with professional information on individuals through their email addresses.  

Benefits of Using Find AI

There’s particular benefits to get from find AI to companies and professionals. Its main advantage is its efficiency. Using AI, it essentially shrinks research time dramatically reducing users’ time focused on the mundane task of researching for information, allowing user’s time to focus more on strategic tasks. The platform’s AI algorithms help to bring an end to ever wanting to have to perform extensive screening that will quickly analyze and present data in an understandable and organized fashion. Another significant benefit is accuracy. In contrast to the usual standard search engines which may provide messy and irrelevant results, find AI gives accurate and neatly structured information. This ensures that users in marketing, sales, hiring, or investment will rely upon the data while making decisions. One of the largest data sets out there is to be found on Find AI, which provides access to billions of profiles and business records.

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Lovely Professional University Admission—[LPU]

Overview

About Lovely Professional University

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university located in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Established in 2005 by the Lovely International Trust, LPU is the largest single-campus university in India, with more than 30,000 students, over 4000 faculty members, and over 200 academic programs. LPU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, management, law, computer applications, biotechnology, hospitality, journalism, fashion, and more.

The university also offers a range of professional certificate courses in areas such as data science, digital marketing, business analytics, artificial intelligence, and more. LPU is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The university has also been ranked among the top 10 universities in India by several leading publications.

LPU also offers a number of scholarships to deserving students, based on their academic performance. The university provides a number of facilities for students, including a library, sports complex, hostels, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, laboratories, and more. The university also has student clubs and societies for extracurricular activities.

Lovely Professional University is committed to creating a world-class learning environment that promotes excellence in teaching and research. They are dedicated to providing students with innovative, high-quality educational experiences that prepare them to be successful in the global knowledge-based economy. They strive to foster an environment of collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking that encourages lifelong learning and personal growth.  They strive to be an institution of excellence that contributes to the economic, social, and cultural development of India and the world.

The vision of Lovely Professional University (LPU) is to make it a world-class university and to be a leader in providing quality education, training, and research to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society. LPU will strive to create a world-class, multicultural environment that will foster creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching, learning, and research in order to create a better future for the nation.

About Course

The Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech CSE) is a prestigious undergraduate program designed to provide a solid foundation in computer science and engineering principles. Spanning four years, the curriculum is crafted to cover a broad spectrum of topics, ensuring students are well-prepared for the dynamic technology landscape.

Course Scope

The scope for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is vast and continually expanding, given the rapid advancements in technology and the increasing reliance on digital solutions in various industries. Graduates with a degree in CSE are in high demand, and the scope for career opportunities is diverse. Here's an overview of the course scope for Computer Science and Engineering:

1. Software Development:

Role: Software Engineer/Developer

Scope: Designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications for various platforms. Opportunities in web development, mobile app development, and more.

2. Networking and Cybersecurity:

Role: Network Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst

Scope: Managing and maintaining computer networks, ensuring data security, and protecting systems from cyber threats.

3. Database Management:

Role: Database Administrator

Scope: Handling database systems, designing and implementing databases, and ensuring data integrity.

4. System Analysis and Design:

Role: System Analyst

Scope: Analyzing and designing information systems to meet organizational needs.

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Role: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Specialist

Scope: Developing and implementing machine learning algorithms, creating AI applications, and working on intelligent systems.

6. Data Science and Big Data:

Role: Data Scientist, Big Data Analyst

Scope: Analyzing large datasets to derive insights, making data-driven decisions, and contributing to business intelligence.

7. Web Technologies:end/Back-end Developer

Scope: Creating and maintaining websites and web applications, working with technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks.

8. Cloud Computing:

Role: Cloud Engineer

Scope: Managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and services, working with platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

9. Internet of Things (IoT):

Role: IoT Developer, Embedded Systems Engineer

Scope: Developing applications and solutions for connected devices, exploring the intersection of hardware and software.

Conclusion:

The scope for Computer Science and Engineering is dynamic, with opportunities in diverse industries. Continuous learning, staying updated on emerging technologies, and developing a strong network can significantly enhance career prospects. Whether in traditional IT roles or emerging fields like AI and IoT, CSE graduates play a crucial role in shaping the digital future.

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PM Modi & Emmanuel Macron to Inaugurate Indian Consulate in Marseille, France.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Significance of the New Indian Consulate in Marseille

India-France Relations: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

Marseille: A Strategic Location for the Indian Consulate

PM Modi’s Visit to France: Key Highlights

Wave Visas Immigration: Your Gateway to France

Conclusion

Introduction

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate a new Indian Consulate in Marseille, France, on February 12, 2025. This move aims to strengthen diplomatic ties between India and France while enhancing consular services for Indian nationals in the region.

Additionally, PM Modi will attend the Artificial Intelligence Summit in France during his visit from February 10 to 12, 2025. The new consulate was initially announced in 2023 during one of PM Modi’s visits to France.

Significance of the New Indian Consulate in Marseille

The establishment of the Indian Consulate in Marseille will:

Improve diplomatic and consular services for Indians residing in France.

Reduce travel time for individuals needing consular assistance, avoiding the need to visit Paris.

Enhance economic and trade relations between India and France.

Facilitate better student and work visa processing for Indian nationals.

India-France Relations: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

India and France share a strong diplomatic relationship. The opening of the consulate marks another milestone in their bilateral ties, promoting cultural, trade, and technological collaborations.

Marseille: A Strategic Location for the Indian Consulate

Why Marseille?

Marseille is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean and France, playing a significant role in international trade. It serves as a key entry point for the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEEC) for Europe.

Economic Importance

Major hub for exports and imports between Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Home to the Fos-sur-Mer oil terminal, supporting France’s oil imports.

The consulate in Marseille will serve as a strategic point for Indian businesses and expatriates.

PM Modi’s Visit to France: Key Highlights

During his visit, PM Modi and President Macron are expected to:

Inaugurate the Indian Consulate in Marseille.

Visit Mazargues Cemetery, where nearly 900 Indian soldiers who fought in World War I are buried.

Participate in the Artificial Intelligence Summit, highlighting India’s growing presence in technology and innovation.

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Snap Surpasses Profit Expectations Amid Advertising Strength

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Snap Beats Wall Street Estimates with Strong Ad Revenue

Snap Profit exceeded Wall Street expectations for the quarter, driven by improvements in its advertising platform. The announcement led to a 6% surge in Snap’s shares during extended trading on Tuesday.

Amid uncertainty surrounding a potential ban on TikTok in the United States, advertisers have been reevaluating their strategies. Analysts suggest this situation could be favorable for Snap as businesses seek alternative platforms for digital marketing. CEO Evan Spiegel acknowledged the impact of this uncertainty during the post-earnings call, stating that advertisers are increasingly diversifying their spending and focusing on contingency planning.

Snap’s subscription-based service, Snapchat+, also contributed to revenue growth, with the number of subscribers doubling to 14 million in the fourth quarter. Spiegel hinted at a possible price increase for Snapchat+ to further boost the company’s average revenue per user.

AI-Driven Ad Personalization and Small Business Growth

Snap Profit has been fueled by significant investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance ad personalization. The company has prioritized direct response ads—designed to encourage specific user actions such as app downloads or website visits—over traditional brand awareness ads. This strategy has proven effective, particularly in attracting small- and mid-sized businesses, which have emerged as the largest contributors to Snap’s advertising revenue growth in 2024.

As part of its expansion efforts, Snap is set to introduce new advertising features across additional markets. These include Sponsored Snaps, a video ad format integrated into users’ inboxes, and Promoted Places, which highlights business locations on Snap Map. Industry analysts have praised Snap’s ongoing efforts to refine its advertising platform and explore alternative revenue streams. Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at eMarketer, noted that the company’s investments in ad technology and subscription services have been instrumental in its recent success.

Financial Performance and Growth Projections

Snap Profit showed adjusted earnings per share of 16 cents for the fourth quarter ending December 31, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of 14 cents, according to LSEG data. Daily active users on Snapchat increased by 9%, reaching 453 million, exceeding forecasts of 450.8 million. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 14% year-over-year to $1.56 billion, slightly above the estimated $1.55 billion.

Looking ahead, Snap has projected first-quarter revenue between $1.33 billion and $1.36 billion, with the midpoint of this range slightly above market expectations. However, the company’s forecast for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) fell short of predictions, ranging between $40 million and $75 million, compared to the expected $78.1 million.

Snap Profit continues to strengthen with strong financial performance and a growing user base, solidifying Snap’s position in the digital advertising space. The company’s focus on AI-driven ad personalization and expansion of advertising products underscores its commitment to sustaining revenue growth in a competitive market.