#norme Euro 3

[diagnozabam]

VW AJM: Motorul Diesel 1.9 TDI – Caracteristici și Detalii

Motorul Audi AJM 1.9 TDI de 1,9 litri și 8 supape a fost produs de concernul german între 1998 și 2001. A fost utilizat pe modele populare precum Audi A4 B5, A6 C5, dar și pe Volkswagen Golf 4 și Passat B5. Acest motor diesel putea fi montat atât longitudinal, cât și transversal, în funcție de model. Seria EA188-1.9 include și motoarele: AJM, ASZ, AUY, AVB, AVF, AWX, AXB, AXC, BKC, BLS,…

[ilpianistasultetto]

Siamo al paradosso.. Nel nostro Paese abbiamo imprese che hanno ormai piu' della meta' della loro forza lavoro composta da immigrati ( ex irregolari); abbiamo imprese agricole che campano sulle spalle di una immigrazione completamente irregolare pagata 3-5 euro l'ora, quando va bene ; un'edilizia che senza questa gente sarebbe un ricordo come lo sono i dinosauri; grandi e piccoli proprietari immobiliari che affittano le loro case agli immigrati perche' rendono il doppio; ristoratori, pizzerie, alberghi e artigiani vari che senza quel tipo di manodopera non alzerebbero piu' le loro serrande; famiglie a cui servono domestici e badanti per curare le loro case e i loro anziani altrimenti sarebbe una catastrofe sociale ma poi, tutti insieme e tra scroscianti applausi, sono la base militante di un governo che ha come bandiera principale la cacciata degli stranieri dal sacro territorio italico, dando la colpa di "certe presenze indesiderate" ai partiti di sx. Un appoggio convinto e inossidabile. Dire paradosso lo trovo anche limitante. A me pare roba da alta psichiatria. Come e' da psichiatria una opposizione che non sa evidenziare certe condizioni di un popolo "chiagni e fotti", non sa usare l'arma del sarcasmo o non la vuole usare per non irritare il "buon patriota". Una come la Schlein non la sveglia nemmeno la tromba di Rin-tin-tin perche' non sa proprio di cosa parla e non conosce i trucchi del fare opposizione. Per esempio, il decreto flussi in approvazione. Cosa costa proporre un emendamento piccolo ma che puo' creare scompiglio? Visto che parliamo di manodopera da far venire in Italia richiesta dagli imprenditori, il documento principe dovrebbe essere il passaporto (o documento simile) e piu' di tutti, il visto d'ingresso. Sei entrato in Italia dopo la data di richiesta? Ok..Eri in Italia da prima o non hai un documento? Allora sei un clandestino! Niente regolarizzazione e il datore di lavoro multato per 10mila euro per non aver rispettato le norme di richiesta che vanno fatte solo per persone che arrivano dai loro Paesi di origine.... Ci vuole un genio per certe proposte come opposizione? Fa schifo vedere poi i fan di certe propagande barcollare come vecchi ubriachi e balbettare ma..ma..ma.. perche' sanno che il Paese andra' a catafascio senza certa manodopera? E dai, cavolo!! Svegliaa !!! @ilpianistasultetto

[specterofarts]

Just sitting a train to Hamburg, train is packed and people are standing in the corridors, seats all packed, EXCEPT OF COURSE THE GIANT 1ST CLASS CAR - COMPLETELY EMPTY - suddenly an old woman behind me goes "can't we jist sit in first class when the train is that full?" and her husband reponds "don't bother, they'll throw us off the train before they'll let us sit there" - and no cap, like the minutes later guy comes on over the intercom and says the train's supposedly to full to continue and they ask everybody 'who does not need to catch a follow-up train' to get off somewhere at bumfuck nowhere where supposedly another train will come in 15 minutes'. After like 10 minutes of barely anybody leaving (and the fucking first class car still FUCKING EMPTY) guy comes on again and threatens to get the cops to 'teilweise zwangsräum' (partiqlly forcefully evacuate) the train because 'passenger-savety can no longer be guaranteed'. And the most fucked up thing is the guy actually sounded morally offended that people didn't get off the train, like motherfucker if this is actually an issue that shakes your faith in humanity maybe open up your huge ass car that NOBODY EVER BOOKS SEATS IN ANYWAYS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO COULD AFFORD TO DO SO LIKELY USE THEIR PRIVATE JET AND THEN THEIR PRIVATE HELICOPTER TO AIRLIFT THEIR GIANT SUV AFTER THEM!

I ride the train at least twice a week - especially when it comes to everything that goes to Hamburg, it's the norm rather than the exception that at least one train is cancled or at least delayed 30 minutes or more. I had 3 separate train-rides this year which just fucking stopped at some province station with 2 benches and maybe a snack machine FOR NO APPARENT REASON - they ALWAYS said there would be another train shortly, in 2 of three instances that follow-up train was then 45 minutes late - the one time it was the LAST TRAIN and I had already spent 2 hours hanging out at Hamburg main station because the last trains were both randomly cancled & I was honestly afraid I'd have to sleep on one of the two benches at the station Kläcken... and let's not get started on the spontaneous, unannounved platform changes - the train the guy askes us to get out of earlier was supposed to arrive at THE OPPOSITE END OF THE STATION FROM WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO - I checked the info-screen and it still said 'Platform 1' while I could see the physocal fucking train arrive at platform 4 - thank whatever eldritch deity conceived of the German train system that I am pysically able enough to SPRINT UP AND DOWN SEVERAL STAIRCASES CARRYING ALL MY CAMPING GEAR AND HALF A PALLET OF LEFTOVER BEERS but if I was an old lady with bad knees or something just fuck me I guess... ALSO THE BATHROOMS DON'T WORK HALF OF THE TIME LIKE TRAINS USUALLY HAVE 3-4 OF THOSE BUT ON THE FUCKING BREMEN TO HAMBURG TRAIN THEY WERE ALL BROKEN WHEN I WENT TO LÜBECK TWO WEEKS AGO! I'M NOT EVEN SURE IF THAT WASN'T A HUMAM RIGHTS VIOLATION!

Mainly posting this to vent and pass the time on the train, but there's also a story about neglect and capitalism here - another reason why the toilet thing pisses me off so much is because at german train-stations there usually are either no public restrooms or they cost like 1.50 euro to use and fucking close around 8 pm or so... Germany being alergic to the concept of public restrooms could be its own rant, but they start building thos in some larger cities now, so I won't open that can of worms now, (also getting close to Hamburg) but as a take-away lesson for any DB management or passenger-train conductors in my audience:

1. Maybe fon't throw a hissy-fit when people don't trust you or your service when you have such a documented history of not sticking to your own schedules that it spawend an entire sub-genre of German humor / torpes.

2. When you're part of a multi-billion euro company that offers a service that's both famously unreliable and prohibitively expensive, maybe don't cast moral judgements AT ALL

3. When you mess up this often and this badly, maybe just keepnyour head down, maybe give an appology and try to do better next time instead of trying to gaslight your customers into thinking its somehow their fault for having the audacity to use your product

and most importantly...

4. 👏ABOLISH👏FIRST👏CLASS👏CARS!

(you'll literally make more money, move more people without having to buy any new equipment and you won't look like greedy capitalsit ghouls)

[nineteeneighty4]

Ore 20:00 di ieri :

Cliente dell’ultimo secondo acquista un litro di vino in vetro rompendo la bottiglia -non si sa come -all’interno del negozio nonostante abbia provato a convincerlo che la busta biodegradabile non fosse idonea a trasportare pesi.

E vabbè : Ho pulito sino all’ultima goccia zitta e muta.

Ore 16:00 di oggi :

Cliente num 1 fa cadere due confezioni di crema al cioccolato sul pavimento,imbrattando mobile,cassa ,e tavolino accanto.

Ore 16:30

Cliente num 2 inserisce in contemporanea,nella cassa automatica, più di due euro di monete,bloccando l’intera fila.

Ore 17:00

Cliente num 3 entra nel negozio e inciampa -a causa dei tacchi a spillo alti 12cm- e attacca un pippone di mezz’ora sulla sicurezza dei luoghi lavorativi , sull’idoneità del pavimento e sulle norme vigenti concludendo con la storia di un anno fa in cui una caduta al supermercato oltre ad averle procurato una frattura alla spalla ,costò cara e amara al titolare.

Spero di aver dato abbastanza,per oggi.

[raffaeleitlodeo]

I CONTI DELLA SERVA. Ieri Trump ha fatto sapere di aver avvertito l’Unione che i paesi europei che hanno avanzo attivo nella bilancia dei pagamenti (cioè che esportano in US più di quanto importano) dovranno pareggiare i conti acquistando più petrolio e gas americano, altrimenti “saranno dazi senza fine!”.

Solo nell’automotive, dazi pesanti sarebbero -25.000 posti di lavoro, per lo più tedeschi ed italiani. Vediamo un po’ la faccenda in soldoni.

La bilancia dei pagamenti Italia-US è attiva per 42 MLD €. La nostra bolletta energetica è di 66 MLD €. Dovremmo quindi stornare 2/3 dei nostri acquisti energetici dai ns fornitori abituali (tra cui il 25% dalla Russia) in favore degli americani. Da vedere però le tariffe applicate dagli americani, tra cui l’oneroso trasporto, ma soprattutto il costo dello shale gas che è parecchio fiori mercato rispetto a gas e petrolio afro-arabo-russo.

Se l’eventuale riorientamento delle forniture sarebbe un terremoto geopolitico e delle relazioni internazionali (operazioni Eni in Libia, Nigeria etc.), il costo sarebbe probabilmente un significativo ammanco di bilancio (spesa su Pil), una importazione netta di inflazione ed un aumento dei costi di produzione (per via del costo energetico) con effetti ultimi di aumento generalizzato dei prezzi e diminuzione delle esportazioni. In pratica, il suicidio non assistito dell’economia nazionale.

Forse potremmo mitigare un po’ la faccenda aumentando l’import dagli US di beni non energetici. Ma questo significherebbe infarcirci di roba per noi non immediatamente utile o fuori mercato. Comunque è da vedere se la condizioni le possiamo trattare o le decide Trump e basta.

Poco tempo fa, il nuovo segretario NATO Rutte, ha fatto sapere che il 2% di Pil in spese militari non è più il traguardo da raggiungere, ma il 3% o forse di più. Ieri Financial Times ha detto di saper per certo che Trump chiederà addirittura il 5%! Noi spendiamo circa 32 MLD € cioè il 1,42% del Pil. Arrivare al 3% significa raddoppiare la spesa ovvero altri 32 MLD €, un altro ammanco deciso del bilancio nazionale.

Che ci frega se abbiamo una delle popolazioni più anziane del mondo e medici ed infermieri scappano dai pronto soccorso perché non più in grado di operare umanamente il servizio? Ci faremo ricoverare in fureria.

A questo punto o Bruxelles manda in soffitta tutte le norme che governano le economie dell’area euro (rapporto debiti/Pil) o dovremo andare a tagliare la spesa pubblica (aumentare le tasse per carità, magari ai redditi più alti non se ne parla nemmeno). Il tutto per infarcirci di sistema d’arma per lo più americani. Forse una parte di questi nuovi acquisti potranno scalare i 42 MLD € di disavanzo attivo commerciale.

Trump realizzerebbe così diversi goal.

Il primo sarebbe che i vecchi patti ipotizzati da Obama anni fa quali il TTIP che doveva legare in una matassa commerciale US ed europei, sarebbero superati da questo ordine di importazioni coatte dove il guadagno è tutto da una parte. Pollo al cloro? Oh yes!

Il secondo è che forzando la vendita di energia americana oltre a rinforzare non più il legame ma la dipendenza geopolitica EU-US, beneficerebbe i principali sponsor della sua presidenza che sono -da sempre- i big dell’energia fossile.

Il terzo sarebbe la totale distruzione dell’economia europea a vari livelli, gli europei pagherebbero la svolta multipolare e l’espansione commerciale e produttiva cinese (e non solo) nel mondo che va a detrimento delle posizioni americane.

Infine, quarto, ci ritroveremmo gonfi di armi la cui gran parte è in elettronica ovvero US e quindi saldati una volta di più al polo US che deciderà dove, come e quando mandarci a far guerra di qui e di là secondo proprie intenzioni e benefici.

Tutto ciò verrà gestito dalla signora in immagine, affascinata da Milei e Musk, con i sodali della Lega e di Forza Italia per i quali tasse ai più capienti, politiche redistributive e di spessa sociale sono anatema. Non sono più di destra come molti dicono (categorie superate!), ci assomigliano solo.

Arrivati qui mi verrebbe voglia di intingere il pennino nel veleno e scrivere una notarella sui teorici del sovranismo e del populismo che forse negli ultimi anni non hanno ben capito che in mondo siamo capitati, i “non c’è più destra e sinistra”, quelli che si son bagnati vedendo eletto il "miliardario del popolo" alle ultime elezioni americane, coloro che passano il loro tempo ancora a volgere le loro ossessioni contro il genderismo, il green deal ed altre ininfluenti questioni di ininfluente guerriglia culturale, ma mi asterrò.

Del resto, se costoro non capiscono la lingua che parla la realtà concreta figurati quanto gliene importa di una nota di Fagan.

Auguri a Voi e famiglia!

NOTA. I conti si riferiscono al bilancio statale, cioè all'Italia e quindi "i conti della serva" del titolo, sono i conti dell'Italia. Ogni altra attribuzione dell'epiteto "serva" ad altro soggetto non era nelle intenzioni dell'autore del post. Pierluigi Fagan, Facebook

[pettirosso1959]

Ricevo da un mio amico siciliano di Messina:

Nelle scorse settimane, in un condominio adiacente a quello ove abito, sono stati installati un gruppo di pannelli fotovoltaici, tra le mie amare risate.

Per tale installazione è stata necessaria la presenza di una gru di dimensioni assai generose, gru che è dovuta intervenire nella zona per ben 2 volte; la prima per installare la struttura reticolare di supporto, la seconda per l'installazione vera e propria dei pannelli.

Risata amara resa più amara dalla posizione e dalla tipologia di installazione, installazione avvenuta su una terrazza condominiale ubicata in una posizione altimetrica inferiore rispetto ai condomini circostanti, condizione che pone ovviamente in ombra i pannelli FV.

Ancor più grave, i pannelli non godono di alcun orientamento sull'orizzonte, né verticale, né orizzontale; sono montati praticamente "coricati" e paralleli al piano, un assurdo rispetto alle prescrizioni fisiche.

Incuriosito, domando al "legittimo proprietario" di così elevata stortura, il costo di questa operazione. Soddisfattissimo mi risponde: "Nulla! Solo le spese per l'istruzione della pratica! Ed il condominio non si è nemmeno potuto opporre!". MAFIA! Penso e non dico, io!

Veniamo all'atto pratico; per muovere la gru indicata il costo è di 2,5 mila euro/giorno comprese le operazioni dell'operatore di movimento ed il supporto del vettore di trasporto materiali, la creazione dell'impianto elettrico è di, circa, 3 mila euro (dal piano V al piano terra), il costo secco e senza telaio in alluminio dei pannelli FV è di, circa, 3 mila euro per kWp installato, quindi 30 mila euro per 10 kWp! Ignoto il costo del telaio di supporto, ma non inferiore alle 5 mila euro, date dimensioni e posizioni occupate. L'impianto non sembra dotato di accumulo, quindi i costi dovrebbero terminare qui e siamo tra 40 mila e 50 mila euro per servire una sola famiglia nel pieno disprezzo della collettività e delle volontà individuali del condominio!

Alla precisa domanda: "Perché non lo hai fatto a tue spese?!", la risposta è stata ovvia: "A mie spese non lo avrei MAI fatto, costa troppo!".

Ecco le deficienze di una serie di norme dello Stato e di imposizioni della UE: a proprie spese il condomino non avrebbe MAI installato l'impianto, perché ritenuto troppo costoso.

Quindi, non diversamente dal superbonus di grillina memoria, lo Stato sovvenziona opere a costo della collettività e per la collettività non producono alcun vantaggio/ricchezza.

Se realmente l'installazione dei sistemi fotovoltaici/eolici fosse stata conveniente, nessuno avrebbe esitato nell'investire (non sarebbe stato un costo!) in tali opere, nella certezza di un ritorno a medio termine. La realtà dell'esperienza storica indica un tempo medio di 32 anni per il rientro dei costi secchi del solo impianto, senza il supporto di opere accessorie diverse, che possono ridursi a 27 anni se le installazioni vengono effettuate in aree particolarmente irraggiate (Sicilia/Sardegna) ed arrivare a 36 anni per aree come la Lombardia, il Piemonte, il Friuli, giusto per fare degli esempi. Osservando all'estero, in Germania o Regno Unito il fotovoltaico sarebbe del tutto inutile alla causa, con un fattore di capacità di appena il 6%!

La vita media della migliore serie dei pannelli FV non arriva a 30 anni, fermandosi addirittura a 22 anni, ma molti dei pannelli FV installati mostrano problemi già dopo i primi 10 anni di esercizio (in Germania una serie di pannelli da 4 miliardi di euro smise di funzionare dopo appena 2 anni dall'installazione).

Purtroppo queste spese gravano su tutti, Industrie in primis, alla voce ONERI DI SISTEMA, che pesano per oltre il 51% del costo della bolletta, e SPESE PER IL TRASPORTO DELL'ENERGIA, che pesano per un ulteriore 3% - 7% del costo della bolletta funzionalmente alla tipologia di contratto. E poi si fallisce tutti...

[rakubalka]

The different religion , culture and Jack's backstory and how it affects the world

Call it favoritism on my part but I'm changing the prodomanate peasent culture in the Clover kingdom from vaguely Irshi/English/default euro inspired stetting to Slavic

It changes a lot of things but also not a lot of things (mainly because I have already structured Asta and Yuno's jobs to work rather well with it)

It is also still thenichaly the state religion practiced by both the state and the church , it's just no longer practiced by the vast majority of nobles

As I'm sure you remember the "House Of Gale" rebelled in an act of defiance to the abuse they endure , and so along with changing their name they also decided changing the "precious" High Priest descendants fate was a good punishment (with the exception of the Main God) . And the religion they decided by process of elimination the Spade kingdoms religion was chosen (with no war having happened in literal centuries)) . Which is and why the nobles are know Norse myths and use them (out of word reason is because I had to make Acier nickname of "Valkyrie" make sense and this work best while adding depth , it also makes the difrence of Noelle and Acier I was already working on even more . Because while Acier is a minor war goddess , Noelle is the undisputed total master of her domain feared and respected so far and wide her title of "Tsar/Tsaritsa of the Ocean" is known by everyone in the history of the Clover Kingdom)

The difference of culture actually changes some plot points a little and also adds a few more . It also makes a fair few of the Clover characters followers of gods and fairly religious , some even being devotees . Yuno for example is a of mainly 3 of the fairy high gods (not Sylph she is referred to as the highest) because of his work and also home . Same goes for Asta , except he is actually a follower of even more gods (probably the most gods followed in the series in all honesty) .

" Why is that important to Jack ? " You might ask . The answer is simple . Jack is a devoted worshiper of Devana the goddess of the wild&untamed part of the forest , hunt and freedom . Known for her strong ambition , resilience , unwillingness to submit and breaking of what are considered "societal norms" . Known as a charismatic enough to tame herself an army of foxes and wolfs . She is also known(even if not told explicitly) for her sharp mind , as can one expect from a hunter .

The worship of her was introduced to him from his father , a man from a long family line of hunters and followers of the Goddess of the hunt . He was also a man that married a very strong and knowledgeable woman just as free spirited as the goddess he follows , that woman being Jack's mother . Unfortunately she died when Jack was 8 from hypothermia after she got into a fight with a vodonoy(master of bodies of water in slavic myths) while she was rescuing a whole village people who got kidnapped after the magic knights ignored the peasent people pleas for help announcing them as crazy , it instilled in Jack the importance of saving people being the responsibility of those with strength . Because his mother , one woman who wasn't even battle oriented in both her magic and "true" magic still stepped up to help others . And she sucsided and even killed a rather strong vodonoy in his own territory , as a mere peasant with no noteworthy magical abilities , the most memorable ting about her those who didn't knew her being her string magic , yet to those who knew her the strength that rolled of this woman's shoulders was undisputed .

Her death was felt in the little family of 2 formally 3 . The grieving never truly stopped and would have continued , if not for Jack's father slapping himself to sense and not allowing himself to drown in the grief and forgetting his son , his son is one of the most precious if not the most precious gift his wife left him . Jack already lost his mother , he couldn't forgive himself if he too left his son . So he took even more seriously parenting Jack . And the thing is (and that is a character trait he shares with Asta) Jack was actually content being a hunter in a small no name village , he felt the thirst for battle and improvement but that didn't mean he needed to become a magic knight to satisfy it , he could have easily just gone to a battle duelist in a city and fought humans or gone to a mountain in the forsaken realm and searched for magic beast to hunt . What draws people into being a magic knight is the money , the power , the prestige , the praise and other such things but they don't work on Jack because they never interested him . He was a simple person with simple wants and that is okay . And so ting were okay , healing from the loss but okay .

Until another tragedy struck not even a year later . While he and his father were on a hunt they stumbled on a battle of 2 leashys (masters of the forest) fighting for ownership of the forest . Such fights are known to end bloody . And worse yet their leashy was losing badly , so badly in fact it was less of a battle and more torture . Jack's father immediately grabbed him and started to frantically run with all his might to the forest exit . But even for all his effort it still wasn't enough as the leashy caught to them and just as it was about to hit them . Jack's father made a decision , he threw Jack of his back just as the razor sharp claw on the monster paw hit him in the exact spot his son was not even a second ago . Whatever pain it might have been wasnt even on his mind as he screamed at Jack to run out of the forest as fast as he could . That was the first time Jack ever saw his father leave no room for an argument , so he ran and ran and ran . Until he was into the closest village , and immediately started explaining what he cloud while still out of breath , the village imidiatly start to rally themselves and their neighbors of other villages . In less than a 3 hours they had an army of more than a hundred strong , all going in the forest to drive out or injure the unwelcomed leashy .

But the thing they found when they got to the place was overgrown vegetation(from his father's magic) , marks of a battle and a human corpse so horrifyingly butchered if not for the items on his person even Jack himself wouldn't have recognized his father . When he saw his father's wedding ring , the small wooden sculptures Jack had started to carve when he first got his magic and his woven belt the small hope he had clung to died . Because he couldn't deny it , his father died , he died buying time for Jack to escape , clinging to every second of his second to his life in unimaginable pain as he was maulled alive just so his son had even one more second of safety no matter what . That day Jack lost his father , the funeral was even held the same night . And that night Jack swore revenge to his father's murder .

It wasn't easy or short . The gods dammed monster eve refused to show itself for months , and when Jack saw it he understood why . It was missing an eyes , part of it's ear missing and with a plethora of scars , especially the troath . His father knew he didn't have much of a chance to win and survive so he had done the opposite , he tried to kill it , and had almost succeeded by the looks of it . He felt like laughing but couldn't, not before a monster so out of his caliber . He again almost got killed , and yet again got out alive . This time however he got a souvenir . The damned monster almost succeeded in getting his eye , but he was faster . And with a simple healing spell he had learned from his mother kept it fucktional enough until he got to civilization and immediately ran to the nearest healer .

That scar over his eye was just the start of the long line of scars he acquired while trying to kill that leashy . He improved over time of course , but it wasn't an immediate improvement . He had after all to practically relearn all ting he knows about hunting in a forest whose master is not only not helping him but actively trying to kill him and any who take a step in it , if they don't make truly unreasonably big and grand offerings . Offering that took such a tool on the people that the whole region and the villages close to the forest started to struggle , it was hard to make business with so little travelers all of whom to scared to come and trade and no one can even fault them . The amount of meat and hide not from their own farmstock became almost none with most hunters quitting not wanting to meet a fate similar to Jack's father . Jack was the only hunter to still go and hunt in those wood and still being meat .

So you can only imagine how happy were when Jack showed up on the dawn of his 13th birthday with the leashy decapitated body and severed head with the biggest smile he has had ever since his mother's death . He had done it , like his mother before he had killed a master of nature in their own domain , but for a difference of her he lived to tell the tale . He was truly the perfect mix between his parents , his mother ferocity and his father's craftiness . Combined they create a terrifyingly good combo . The villagers threw him a bigger than planned party , both in congratulations of his birthday and for achieving a feat of heroic strength . It was on this party he actually finally heated of "The Hero" Zara Ideale , the first commoner magic knight .

He was enamored with a man that from the sounds of it was like his mother , a true hero . Even the news of his death didn't take from his accomplishments . If anything with him standing until the end true to his word and ideals only proved him as a true hero . He didn't back down even when surrounded without backup and only civilians behind him he was to protect , he didn't back down even in death against the enemy . As even his corpse was found standing even while missing chunks and pieces surrounded by the charred remains of his adversaries . Zara Ideale was the one who inspired Jack to become a magic knight , one that like him will help those in need .

So he waited and trained for 2 years . And so he waited for his 15th birthday that came and went , with a big and wild party of course . On the spring vernal equinox he finally got his magic grimoare , he was happy it looked like a mighture between his parents grimoare , the village again celebrates . When the time for the fall vernal equinox he took a little money , his father's bow (that he has been using for years already) and his mother's grimoare pouch . His walk to the capital was rather fast and relatively uneventful (like taking down multiple bands of bandits is uneventful) . Having come in time for the exam he registrates and took a room in one of the inns specifically booked to house the influx of teenagers who have come to the capital . It was again uneventful (like busting a kidnapping and then tracking going to fight them and winning is uneventful) .

On the day of the test , he did relatively well . His weakest points being creating tings with his magic . But the part where he truly shines was the battle stage , so he headed for the strongest person he could find and changed them . The match almost ended with someone losing limbs and a very disappointed Jack because of how weak his opponent was . He didn't get picked immediately on the day (because that is actually rather rare) and instead while waiting for his evaluation took to sight seeing as a way to kill the time .

On the other hand there are fierce debates on who gets Jack and how are they going to help the little monster of a genius grow . Then the Black Cats(Information) and the Golden Lions(police) get sent a report on what the "Robin Hood" looks like finally after having to deal with the "presents" that they have been leaving for them . Imagine the shock when they learn is the little monster genius , and then they find he is a hunter from a region that had a massive problem with trade just a few years ago , so the capitan of the Black Cats makes a quick investigation and finds out . This stick of a teenager took down a very strong "magical beast" at 13 with no back up , that was the moment Jack got trown at the Green Hounds(patrols) and left alone .

And he would have stayed alone , if he didn't start going on a hunt to fight people , mainly fellow magic knights . Until he meet Charlotte and they had their fight . From then on she was the favorite person to battle , and also hangout with . A noble woman plant mage that takes a stance against every preconception and stereotype thrown her way and proves everyone of them wrong by simply existing . Because the misconception of women being inferior to men are shattered by her , the misconception of plant mages being useless as attackers are proven wrong by her and the probably most amazingly she broke the misconception that nobles can't change for the better and we're somehow superior to the common folk . She proved them all wrong with her head held high and ready to fight . Jack felt a great respect and admiration for this senior of his (Jack is 15 when he gets her and she is at least 18 or 19).

That admiration only grew when she started to teach him about noble society and how it works in the hope of him getting the position of captain to help her change the magic knights into something that truly cares for it's people and brings about justice . She didn't know it at the time but in that moment what Jack saw wants just his amazing senior but a woman blessed by the god , more specifically the goddess he worshiped Devana . And in that day he took a vow to follow the woman he saw as his queen(purely platonically) and help her in this dream of hers .

So when the time came with Julius's coronation for new capitans to be chosen Jack was among the candidates . And it was thought choice as while Jack is exceptional he has 2 major weak point, that being his mana reserve and politics . Thankfully with Charlotte on his side politics were turned from a weak point to a strong one . So while there were many other candidates had much larger mana reserves they were at the end of the day mediocre while he was exceptional . And so the Green Mantis was created .

With one of the first things done being the creation of the base directly in next of the also currently building their base Blue Roses and coordinated with them so even with both himself and Charlotte having the building in their own preferred aesthetic they don't accidentally clash so much it becomes a eye sore . And the bulding came to be rather pleasent to look at , even with the more minimalist look on one(jack) and a more maximalist one(Charlotte) . Ironically enough they sules actually complimented each other , and with that the base of the Blue Mantis was done . Alo fun fact for the bases , with the exception of the Archivist (currently Blue Deer) who live in the kingdoms largest library and the Jailers(currently Coral Peacock) who live in the kingdoms largest and most secure prison , the other military branches actually change headquarters (be it by building a new stucture or miving to an already made one) when a new squad is formed with the building matching the founding capitan aesthetic preference as a way to show what a squad they would lead .

The years go by . With him taking in somewhat strong trouble makers that need a straitening . He and Charlotte were getting stronger , he was having a good friendship with Yami , annoying Nozel and having a surprisingly good fredly relationship withthe youngest of the capitans .

Then one year (that he didn't know will the start of some truly hectic years) on the magic knights exams , there stood a short white haired boy that moved and acted like a hunter . And the boy proved himself a hunter with the weapons he used in some of the trails . By the end of it he and Rill were ready to fight on who gets him in their squad , if not for Yami's gesture signaling the Bull's claim on the kid (another fun fact , the bulls or whoever was responsible in that military niche at the current generation are the only one with higher priority in choosing newbies than the other squads however are actually equal and don't have any priority over the other) . So he and everyone interested had to back down , resulting in Asta getting only the prospect of the bulls and not the others who wanted him . They were especially jealous of Yami when it came out Asta is a doctor and specialized in nonmagical medication and the effects of mana on the body , with Jack extra salty to have let a hunter out of his grasp as Asta would have made an excellent tracker .

Overall while still dying at the current arc his death wasn't in vain , especially because he made them two permanent (or at least very very hard to heal) weak spot on all of Lucius's clones (the neck and the left eye) , as in a last ditch effort Jack used all his left mana to create an actual anti-magic specifically aimed at the soul (remember Libei here has purification magic not anti-magic , because anti-magic is is the equivalent to anti-matter in our word and as a result very very dangerous) . Of course that is without even mentioning the emotional impact his death would have on any of the people close to him . Like Charlotte that had it not been for the many days spent sparring with Jack and him teaching her to sharpen and control her temper would have thrown herself at all the Lucius clones in a blind rage resulting in her death by leaving herself open . Then there is Sekke who saw one of the men he respected the most and saw as a somewhat of a father figure die trying to give them a chance to survive , cimenting Sekke's resolve to not tarnish neither the name of the magic knights and especially the name of the Green Mantis . Then we have the Yuno , Asta and Noelle who were all put in a momentary shock by their unwillingness to accept a world in which Jack one of their mentors is dead , when they came from it the only emotion in their heart at Lucius was cold and calculated hatred . And Yami , oh poor Yami , he lost yet another dear friend in his arms and not even a hour later while still morning the fresh wound he saw the "resurrected" Morgen and how he was twisted . Yami couldn't save neither him nor Jack from death , but he can at least keep their memory clean by ridding the world of Lucius and the ones he "resurrected" .

Even after the battle and even after Asta'a eventual rule as Wizard King Jack the Reaper would be remembered similarly to Zara Ideale The Hero as great mage and an even greater man , especially in lessons of how commoner mages affected the world . With him being the first peasent magic knight capitan (Witches are their own social class so they don't count) . He would also be remembered as Queen Charlotte Roselei I younger brother so there is that .

[mitamicah]

You may remember me talking about wanting a new tattoo when I went to Finland this month. I ended up getting two (these ones). You can look under the line to get the full story about how the world a cancelled flight ended up resulting in me travelling back in Denmark with new ink on both my arms (ngl mobility was a challenge the first few days).

The tale of two tattoos

I have recently been visiting Finland for the second time in my life. If everything had gone to plan, I would’ve arrived in Helsinki May 3 at 9.20 am which would give me almost six hours before I could check in at my hotel. Learning this I decided to plan for a tattoo since I find tattoos to be gender affirming and a great way to store memories about an experience in the body (a sort of permanent souvenir if you will).

Now I’m very much autistic (capital A) so I tend to overthink things and meanings. To challenge myself I’d decided to give myself the goal that the tattoo I’d get at this appointment should be a flash piece. Asking around on tumblr for good Helsinki based tattoo studios I stumbled over Krunikan Leima where tattoo apprentice Ellen had a pokemon Gacha machine with additional pokemon flash tattoos. In my childhood I liked Eevee (looking like a fluffy fox was a big factor – foxes are still my favourite animal to this day), so I kept this as one of my possible options. At the end I decided to reach out to Ellen about whether she had time the given Friday. She was able to put aside the whole day for me and seemed very excited by my käärijä artwork on my wall when we had our consultation over Microsoft teams. Just a few days after said consultation she posted a story where she’d tattooed Häärijä on somebody’s leg.

At this point it may be good to mention that this tattoo would be the first tattoo I’ve ever gotten in colour. Because of this I was a bit hesitant about going full colour. When thinking about a possible solution I realized that if I went black and grey for the design itself yet kept the coloured background (bubbles in pink and blue) we’d make an accidental trans flag. Being transmasc myself this seemed as too good a coincidence to not go for.

Friday rolled around and unfortunately my flight was cancelled. I was instead directed to board a flight eight hours later flying over Stockholm before heading to Helsinki. This whole ideal would make me 10 hours late compared to my original time. And so, I had to sadly announce to Ellen I wouldn’t be able to make it for our appointment. In true honesty I thought this would be it: the 100 euro I had paid as a consultation fee would’ve been lost, and I would have had to kiss the idea of a trans eevee goodbye. Yet when later having to also inform the studio I was asked if I was able to visit the studio the upcoming Sunday instead which by chance I would (since I hadn’t been able to book a flight before Monday morning).

This whole ideal in hindsight seems to have been faith since on Saturday I went to my first Käärijä concert in his home country when he headlined the newly opened Böle arena. Joining together on the dance floor with other fans at the afterparty, still high on the show(s) we’ve witnessed, we were given yet another blessing in form of a spontaneous gig from a half-drunk Jere behind the DJ stand. Amongst the songs chosen were the transmasc coded song Paidaton Riehuja (the song is literally about people calling a guy taking his shirt off inappropriate because of how his body doesn’t fit into the societal norm said guy giving no shits about it, you cannot tell me this isn’t trans coded especially for post op transmen).

Now I had dreamt about being present to a gig when Käärijä would play this song since first learning about him as an artist and the song itself. Mind you, in my head I would have had my top surgery way before this potential gig, so I’d had become confident with my body and my chest. In my dream I would’ve taken off my shirt no hesitation and proudly showing off my scars. And nobody would look at me funny. Maybe somebody would even smile and cheer.

Hearing the song now as the last song of the entire evening standing next to another transmasc person (hi Skull, @teal-skull) I immediately went to business, fighting with the four layers of shirts I’d decided to put on that day (jacket, longsleeve, tanktop and sportsbra). By the halfway point I’d stand in a crowd with only my sportsbra on, screaming my suffering voice out with my shirts helicoptering in the air. Only afterwards did I realise what I’d just done. I’d voluntarily taken off my shirt for the first time ever in public which in itself is a milestone yet even more so considering that the last time I had been shirtless in front of another human being it was an ex who made sure to let me know he conceptualized and sexualized me as a female person. Yet if anybody even cared about me here, they didn’t seem to gender my body in any way. All these feelings crashed into me like a tidal wave making me ugly cry for the first time ever at a concert. I would cry at least two more times that evening (happy tears) thinking about what had just gone down.

To turn back to the tattoo part of this story, since I had a tattoo appointment less than eleven hours later, my mind began scheming. After only 3,5 hours of sleep, I went up to make concept art of a possible milestone tattoo I’d ask Ellen if she’d help me get as well as the original plan, the Eevee. I wasn’t sure about which of two designs I wanted (either ‘paidaton’ down my lower arm in a typewriter font or PR in the käärijä font with the date underneath), so I took with me to the appointment.

As it turned out Ellen is a casual fan of käärijä herself after having been carried into the fandom by one of her clients asking her to tattoo käärijä related ideas twice (one of them being the Häärijä I’d been on her story recently). She was open to make my Paidaton Riehuja idea a reality if we ended up having the time. After 2,5 hours of listening to Käärijä (+ Go_A + Vesna), talking about Käärijä and otherwise gushing over nerdy culture, Ellen concluded that we did indeed have time for another small tattoo.

After half an hour of lying awkwardly on my stomach could enjoy the result in the mirror.  My most spontaneous tattoo design now and probably ever was done. Ellen had chosen the second design with the shortened song title and the date. And it worked out perfectly! And to think had my flight not been delayed two days prior this might never have happened.

Somebody I know said once that everything in live happens for a reason. Call it faith or destiny or whatever but I think that somebody up there knew I had to reschedule my trip to make the most out of it. Now I not only have a wonderful trans Eevee but I have one of my great trans journey milestones tattooed on my body.

And so concludes the tale of the two tattoos.

Thank you for reading.  

[dearweirdme]

BigHit and BTS are not ypur typical K-Pop label/group and they never were. From the first day they debuted and their (or rather Bang PD’s) strategy was to showcase the members as their real selves (minus the assigned stage personas), as in they filmed a lot of logs on YouTube just talking to the fans about their real thoughts and such. Bang PD encouraged them to write their own feelings into their music, and their music has been defiant to the norm since day 1.

BTS have been shunned by the industry to the point they had to make their own reality shows to better express themselves without prejudice, while continuing to film every step of their journey and keep track of almost their every waking moment to show the fans what kind of people and artists they are.

BTS risked getting blacklisted by their government twice because of songs like Am I Wrong? and Spring Day, mind you these were released when BTS were still a 3-4 year old group that was barely starting to get recognized by the industry.

In Jikook's case, they have been close since day 1. They slept in Jimin's bed, they stayed behind to practice more then sleep in the lobby together as to not wake the members, they were 'all-nighter buddies', they kept getting closer each year to the point they grew inseparable and you'd see them always together in b-t-s content like in memories. They got paired together during shoots because of their insane chemistry. And it reached a point where in 2019 after the Rose Bowl ear incident, Tkkrs mass emailed the company and spammed Twitter with hashtags asking them to "stop the gay fan service" but BigHit didn't give a damn and continued showcasing them as a close duo because that's what the reality is.

Only in 2020, BTS worldwide popularity doubled because of Dynamite and a new wave of fans started getting to know BTS and with that Taekook grew even more popular individually and as a ship (as did every member and duo but Taekook grew bigger because they're the youngest, and have arguably more Euro-centric fitting visuals) and BigHit started caring more about the international audience as opposed to the Korean audience how it used to be (notice how K-armys have been complacent in streaming for the past 3-4 years because most of them are mad BTS are giving western ARMYs more content and performances and English songs). So BigHit started banking on Taekook and started pairing them in ads, shoots, highlighting them in choreographies, songs, and in memories. But Jikook remain undefeated quantity and quality wise, why? Because they simply spend more time together that can be kept in content. That is probably why you saw that Taekook ITS talk and why Taekook content stopped getting edited out as much after that. They're still a meh duo in terms of chemistry to be honest with you, and that's probably why they'll never be used as much as Jikook for fun content. Like imagine being one of the editors and you have to edit every DVD down to like 40 minutes or something and you have to choose between clips of Taekook just sitting there or Jikook being fun and playful? I think it's an obvious choice. But I can still see that they're making more effort into keeping as much as Taekook content in possible to appease to their audience. I don't envy yall honestly. And before you tell me that I ship Jikook based on company content that the company chooses to leave in, I don't. I'm not a Jikook shipper I just enjoy their bond and I can see their chemistry and from a business perspective I understand why BigHit chooses to leave in their moments (even the most controversial ones) because it's fun and entertaining and it causes discussions. And it doesn't really matter who thinks that their chemistry is legit and who thinks that they just play it up for cameras, Jikook have great, great chemistry and it far surpasses anything I've seen of Taekook. And I've seen a lot of them two in the past 3-4 years.

Hi anon!

Well I agree that BTS is different. They are honest and open as much as they can be, but that does not extend to their relationships.. at all. I think there’s a huge amount of space between being different and totally ignoring cultural and societal standards.

But you do see that what we see is a choice. And I agree, that Tae and Jk’s interactions are probably less entertaining to watch than that of Jkk. Jkk are loud and boisterous and full of energy. While Tae and Jk are often more relaxing and a bit more on the background. That is an actual choice the company made.. and one I think would have been made even without shipping and possible relationships. You are quite wrong about when they started to include Taekook footage again, since the amount of Taekook footage in their earlier years was evident, followed by a real decrease when things looked to be getting more serious, and starting up again when things settles down. Jk prefaced the the uptick in Tkk footage in ITS. That’s because it was indeed a decision made, and not because the suddenly talked things through. (don’t even get me started on your mention of their more Eurocentric features, because they are very clearly asian, and your reasoning here would actually fit my ideas more than yours. Because apparently the company does mingle in what they show.. it’s just not a case when it comes to their relationships?)

As I said.. the difference is whether you think Bh would show or hide an actual queer in band relationship. Look at another ask I received just now (hi other anon!)

I know what I find more likely.

[useless-catalanfacts]

For an EU initiative to be accepted to debate, it needs to get the support of at least 1 million EU citizens, with thresholds (minimum numbers) in at least 7 EU countries. The threshold has already been reached in 7 countries, so now it's only a matter of reaching the missing 186,757 signatures from any EU country!

The deadline is tomorrow (May 17th).

If you have Instagram, here's a post by the organizers you can share on your stories.

Under the cut I'll add a message you can copy to send your WhatsApp contacts, written to be able to be re-sent by as many people as possible. I'll include it in Catalan, English, Spanish. I've already formatted it so you don't need to copy-paste each paragraph (like sometimes happens on Tumblr), one "copy" will copy the whole text block.

If anyone speaks more languages, please feel free to reblog this and translate it to your language. Everyone else, let's send it to our contacts and groups we're in, and encourage them to share it, too!

Catalan:

*PROHIBIM LES "TERÀPIES" DE CONVERSIÓ A LA UNIÓ EUROPEA!* 🌈 Les "teràpies" de conversió són "tractaments" que tenen l'objectiu de canviar o reprimir l'orientació sexual, identitat de gènere o expressió de gènere de les persones LGBTQIA+ que hi són sotmeses, a través d'humiliacions, tortura i/o intervencions religioses o pseudo-psicològiques. Les "teràpies" de conversió estan qualificades com a *tortura* per la ONU, per això cada cop hi ha més països que les han prohibit. Però no és el cas de molts països europeus. La UE té un paper clau en la protecció dels drets fonamentals. Amb aquesta iniciativa europea, demanem: 1. Que la Comissió proposi una Directiva que afegeixi les teràpies de conversió a la llista d'eurodelictes o que modifiqui l'actual Directiva sobre igualtat (2008) per a que inclogui la prohibició d'aquestes pràctiques. 2. Que apliqui una resolució no vinculant que exigeixi la prohibició generalitzada de les pràctiques de conversió a la UE. 3. Que modifiqui la Directiva sobre els drets de les víctimes per establir normes mínimes sobre els drets, el suport i la protecció de les víctimes de pràctiques de conversió. Perquè la Comissió europea estigui obligada a considerar una iniciativa ciutadana, ha de recollir un mínim d'1 milió de signatures, superant un llindar establert a mínim 7 estats de la Unió. ✅ Ja hem superat el llindar a 7 estats! ‼️ Ara ens falten només 43.000 firmes! ⌛ Se'ns està acabant el temps. El termini acaba el 17 de maig. *Ajuda'ns a arribar-hi!* Firma a https://eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#/screen/home i comparteix aquest missatge.

English:

*LET'S BAN CONVERSION "THERAPIES" IN THE EUROPEAN UNION!* 🌈 Conversion Practices are interventions aimed at changing, repressing or suppressing the sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression of LGBTQIA+ persons through humiliations, torture, and/or religious or pseudo-psycological interventions. Conversion Practises are qualified as *torture* by the UN, and are being banned in a number of states. This is not the case for many European countries. The EU plays a key role in the protection of fundamental rights. With this initiative, we demand that the Commission should: 1. Propose a directive adding conversion practices to the list of euro-crimes and/or amend the ongoing directive on equality (2008) to include a ban on these practices. 2. Enforce a non-binding resolution calling for a widespread ban of conversion practices in the EU. 3. Amend the Victims’ Rights Directive to establish minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of conversion practices. For the Commission to consider an initiative like this one, it must gather 1,000,000 signatures and reach an established threshold in at least 7 member states. ✅ We have already reached the threshold in 7 states! ‼️ Now we're only missing 43.000 signatures! ⌛ We're running out of time. The deadline is on May 17th. *Help us reach it!* Sign https://eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#/screen/home and share this message.

Spanish:

*¡PROHIBAMOS LAS "TERAPIAS" DE CONVERSIÓN EN LA UNIÓN EUROPEA!* 🌈 Las prácticas de conversión son intervenciones que tienen el objetivo de cambiar, reprimir o suprimir la orientación sexual, la identidad de género o la expresión de género de las personas LGTBQIA+, a través de humillaciones, tortura y/o intervenciones religiosas o pseudo-psicológicas. La ONU ha calificado las prácticas de conversión como *tortura*, y cada vez hay más países que las han prohibido. Pero este no es el caso de muchos países europeos. La UE desempeña un papel clave en la protección de los derechos fundamentales y debe tomar medidas para luchar contra todas las prácticas inhumanas. Con esta iniciativa, pedimos a la Comisión que: 1. Proponga una Directiva que añada las prácticas de conversión a la lista de eurodelitos o modificar la actual Directiva sobre igualdad (2008) para que incluya una prohibición de estas prácticas. 2. Aplique una resolución no vinculante que exija la prohibición generalizada de las prácticas de conversión en la UE. 3. Modifique la Directiva sobre los derechos de las víctimas para establecer normas mínimas sobre los derechos, el apoyo y la protección de las víctimas de prácticas de conversión. Para que la Comisión europea esté obligada a dar respuesta a una iniciativa ciudadana, esta tiene que reunir 1 millón de firmas y superar un mínimo de firmas en 7 estados de la Unión. ✅ ¡Ya hemos superado el mínimo en 7 estados! ‼️ ¡Ahora solo nos faltan 43.000 firmas! ⌛ Se nos está acabando el tiempo. Tenemos hasta el 17 de mayo. *¡Ayúdanos a llegar!* Añade tu firma en https://eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#/screen/home y comparte este mensaje.

EVERYONE(!) I’m blazing this post because at this pace we might barely hit 1,000,000 signatures—or just fall short. PLEASE reblog this post, no matter where you are from, so we can reach as many EU citizens as possible and end this horrible practice!

[diagnozabam]

Guvernul României analizează introducerea unei noi taxe auto pentru mașinile vechi: Detalii și impact pentru șoferi

În 2025, Guvernul României ar putea implementa o nouă taxă auto, destinată să vizeze mașinile vechi și poluante. Această taxă ar putea ajunge la o valoare de 1.900 de lei pe an pentru vehiculele care emite un nivel ridicat de poluare. Proiectul se află în prezent în faza de analiză și are scopul de a reduce impactul negativ al vehiculelor mai vechi asupra mediului. Noua taxă ar urma să fie…

[marketmetricslab]

Steel Cord Tire Frame Materials market CAGR Insights in Growth : Share, Value, Size and Trends

According to a new report from Intel Market Research, the global Steel Cord Tire Frame Materials market was valued at USD 4.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.13 billion by 2032, growing at a steady CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2025–2032). This growth is driven by increasing automotive production, rising demand for high-performance tires, and stringent safety regulations across global markets.

What are Steel Cord Tire Frame Materials?

Steel cord tire frame materials are high-tensile reinforcement structures composed of multiple steel wires twisted into durable cords. These materials form the foundational framework that provides exceptional strength, rigidity, and dimensional stability to radial tires. In modern tire manufacturing, steel cord reinforcement significantly enhances load-bearing capacity, puncture resistance, and overall durability while improving fuel efficiency through optimized rolling resistance.

These materials are categorized based on tensile strength into Normal Tensile (NT), High Tensile (HT), Super Tensile (ST), and Ultra Tensile (UT) variants, each designed for specific performance requirements across passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and industrial applications.

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Key Market Drivers

1. Automotive Industry Expansion

The global automotive sector's ongoing growth, particularly in emerging economies like China, India, and Southeast Asia, continues to drive demand for tire reinforcement materials. With light vehicle production exceeding 85 million units annually, manufacturers increasingly rely on steel cord technology to meet the durability requirements of modern radial tires.

2. High-Performance Tire Demand

The premium and performance tire segment has grown significantly, with drivers seeking enhanced safety, handling, and longevity. Steel cords provide critical reinforcement for these advanced tires, particularly in applications requiring high-speed stability and heavy load capacities—attributes essential for sports cars, SUVs, and commercial fleets.

3. Fuel Efficiency Mandates

Global emissions regulations are pushing automakers toward lighter yet stronger tire constructions. Modern steel cord formulations help reduce rolling resistance by up to 20% compared to conventional designs, directly contributing to improved fuel economy in compliance with CAFE standards and Euro 7 norms.

4. Commercial Vehicle Sector Growth

The rebounding commercial transportation sector, particularly Class 6-8 trucks and long-haul trailers, relies heavily on steel cord-reinforced tires for their exceptional load-bearing capacity. Fleet operators increasingly prioritize tires with steel cord frameworks that withstand over 1 million miles of rigorous use.

Market Challenges

While the market shows strong fundamentals, several obstacles require strategic navigation:

Raw Material Volatility: Steel prices have fluctuated between $600-$900/metric ton in recent years, creating margin pressures across the supply chain.

Manufacturing Complexity: Producing high-grade steel cord requires specialized drawing equipment and heat treatment facilities, with capital expenditures often exceeding $50 million for modern production lines.

Material Alternatives: Synthetic reinforcements like aramid fibers and advanced polyesters continue gaining traction in niche applications, particularly in ultra-high-performance passenger tires.

Regional Trade Policies: Anti-dumping duties on steel products in North America and Europe complicate cross-border commerce for raw materials.

Growth Opportunities

The market presents multiple avenues for expansion:

Electric Vehicle Integration: EV-specific tires require reinforced sidewalls to handle increased vehicle weights, creating new demand for specialized steel cord formulations.

Smart Tire Innovation: Next-gen intelligent tires with embedded sensors benefit from steel cord's reliable structural properties that maintain signal integrity.

Emerging Market Expansion: Southeast Asia's thriving automotive hubs and Africa's growing commercial fleets offer substantial untapped potential.

Leading manufacturers including Bekaert and ArcelorMittal are investing in advanced coating technologies to enhance steel cord's corrosion resistance and bonding properties with rubber compounds—a critical innovation for tropical climates.

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Regional Market Insights

Asia-Pacific: Dominates global production with 58% market share, driven by China's tire manufacturing supremacy and regional automotive growth.

Europe: Focuses on premium tire segments with strict adherence to EU safety standards, favoring high-grade steel cord materials.

North America: Heavy emphasis on commercial vehicle applications, with steel cord demand closely tied to Class 8 truck production cycles.

Latin America/MEA: Emerging markets showing increasing adoption as local tire production capacities expand.

Market Segmentation

By Type

Normal Tensile (NT)

High Tensile (HT)

Super Tensile (ST)

Ultra Tensile (UT)

By Application

Passenger Vehicles

Commercial Vehicles

By Region

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Middle East & Africa

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Competitive Landscape

The market features a mix of global steel specialists and regional leaders, including:

Bekaert (Belgium)

Jiangsu Xingda Steel Cord (China)

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg)

Hyosung (South Korea)

Shandong SNTON Steel Cord (China)

Bridgestone (Japan)

Tokusen (Japan)

Sumitomo Electric Industries (Japan)

Recent strategic moves include Bekaert's 2024 capacity expansion in Southeast Asia and ArcelorMittal's development of ultra-high-strength steel cord variants for next-generation EV tires.

Report Deliverables

Market size estimates and forecasts through 2032

Competitive benchmarking and market share analysis

Strategic analysis of raw material supply chains

Technological trends in steel cord manufacturing

Comprehensive regional and segment breakdowns

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[aarohideshmukh]

Activated Carbon Filter Market: Driving Sustainability and Purity Across Industries

The activated carbon filter market is experiencing rapid global growth due to rising concerns over environmental pollution, water contamination, and deteriorating air quality. Activated carbon filters have become indispensable in various applications—from household water purifiers to industrial air filtration—offering an effective solution for eliminating impurities, chemicals, and harmful gases. As regulations tighten and consumer demand for clean, safe environments grows stronger, the market for these filters continues to expand at a significant pace.

Market Overview

Activated carbon filters utilize highly porous carbon material to trap and remove contaminants through adsorption. These filters are widely recognized for their ability to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine, bad odors, and harmful gases from air and water. Industries such as water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and manufacturing increasingly rely on activated carbon filters to meet hygiene and safety standards.

The increasing adoption of water and air purification systems—particularly in urban and industrialized areas—is a major driver behind the market’s growth. Moreover, their integration into consumer products like home air purifiers, refrigerator filters, HVAC systems, and automotive cabins is widening the application scope.

Market Drivers

1. Environmental Regulations: Governmental and international bodies have implemented stringent environmental norms to control pollution and waste discharge. Regulatory frameworks from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EU REACH, and similar agencies are compelling industries to adopt effective filtration systems, thereby fueling market demand.

2. Rising Pollution and Health Concerns: Industrial emissions, urban smog, and chemical-laced water supplies are leading to rising incidences of respiratory and waterborne diseases. Consumers and institutions alike are investing in carbon-based filtration technologies to combat these health threats.

3. Industrial Expansion: Rapid growth in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and manufacturing is boosting the need for filtration technologies to meet safety and emission standards. Activated carbon filters are widely used in these sectors to remove contaminants from gases, liquids, and process flows.

4. Increasing Demand for Bottled and Purified Water: With awareness of water quality on the rise, demand for bottled water and point-of-use purification systems has increased. Activated carbon filters are key components in these systems, effectively removing chlorine, taste, and odor.

Market Trends

• Sustainable Raw Material Sourcing: Manufacturers are shifting toward renewable sources like coconut shells, wood, and other biomass for producing activated carbon. This not only aligns with environmental goals but also lowers carbon footprint during production.

• Integration with Smart Systems: IoT and sensor-enabled filters are gaining traction. These smart systems track carbon saturation levels and alert users when filters need replacement, improving user convenience and filter efficacy.

• Portable and Compact Solutions: With an increase in urban living and travel, consumers are favoring portable air and water purification units. These compact solutions often utilize activated carbon as a key filtration layer, boosting the market’s consumer segment.

• Industrial Wastewater Reuse: In water-scarce regions, industries are adopting filtration solutions that allow wastewater reuse. Activated carbon filters play a vital role in removing residual contaminants from treated industrial effluent.

Market Insights

Asia-Pacific holds the largest share of the global activated carbon filter market, supported by a growing population, industrial activities, and stricter pollution controls in countries like China, India, and Japan. North America and Europe also hold significant shares due to strong regulatory frameworks and mature industrial infrastructure.

In urban areas, the demand for indoor air purifiers and clean drinking water systems is growing. Commercial establishments such as hotels, hospitals, schools, and manufacturing plants also contribute to increasing adoption of activated carbon filters to maintain clean environments and comply with health standards.

Emerging markets in Latin America and Africa are expected to offer substantial growth potential, especially as clean water and sanitation initiatives gain momentum across these regions.

Market Forecast

The activated carbon filter market is expected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 7% over the next five to seven years. Factors such as increasing investment in infrastructure development, rising environmental awareness, and the push for decentralized purification systems will significantly contribute to this growth.

Further innovation in filter design, improved adsorption capacities, and integration with hybrid filtration technologies are likely to enhance product performance and affordability, broadening the market scope.

Market Opportunities

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals: With the expansion of healthcare facilities and labs, demand for sterile environments and contamination control is rising. Activated carbon filters are critical in air handling units and water treatment systems within these setups.

Automotive Cabin Filtration: As passenger comfort and safety become top priorities, automotive manufacturers are incorporating advanced cabin air filters that utilize activated carbon to remove pollutants, pollen, and odors.

Commercial HVAC Systems: Businesses and commercial complexes are adopting HVAC systems equipped with activated carbon filters to meet indoor air quality norms, especially in high-density urban areas.

Food & Beverage Purification: Activated carbon is used extensively to remove impurities, color, and odors from ingredients and water used in food and beverage production, ensuring safety and product quality.

Market Restraints

Cost-Intensive Manufacturing: High energy consumption and raw material costs can limit the affordability of activated carbon filters, especially in developing markets.

Disposal and Regeneration: Handling spent carbon poses environmental and logistical challenges. While regeneration is an option, it requires specialized infrastructure and expertise.

Competition from Alternative Technologies: Filtration systems like reverse osmosis, UV, and ceramic filters offer alternative solutions that may reduce the dependence on carbon-based systems in specific scenarios.

[donilocation]

Voici les atouts principaux de la Suzuki Alto (je distingue l’ancienne Alto vendue en Europe jusqu’en 2014 et la génération actuelle 2022+ vendue surtout en Inde/Amérique latine) :

1. Gabarit & maniabilité

Ultra‑compacte (env. 3,5 m) ⇒ stationnement facile, rayon de braquage court.

Hauteur de caisse correcte, bonne visibilité avant.

2. Coût d’achat et d’usage très bas

Prix neuf (marchés émergents) ou occasion (Europe) très contenu.

Assurance/entretien peu chers, mécanique simple (3 cyl. atmosphérique).

Conso réelle faible : ~4,5–5,0 L/100 km en ville/périurbain.

3. Mécanique sobre et fiable

K10 1.0 L 3 cyl. éprouvé (env. 65–68 ch selon normes).

Chaîne de distribution, peu d’électronique ⇒ fiabilité généralement bonne si entretien suivi.

Boîte manuelle 5 rapports (ou robotisée/AMT selon pays) légère et économique.

4. Simplicité et ergonomie

Commandes physiques, pas d’usine à gaz numérique.

Tableau de bord clair, instrumentation basique mais lisible.

5. Habitabilité correcte pour la taille

4 vraies places (à condition de ne pas être très grands), 5 portes sur la plupart des versions.

Coffre modeste (env. 180–215 L) mais dossier rabattable pour dépanner.

6. Fiabilité/réseau

Réseau Suzuki connu pour ses coûts raisonnables.

Peu de pannes graves recensées, pièces abordables et disponibles longtemps.

Points faibles à garder en tête

Sécurité passive moyenne : anciennes générations mal notées à l’Euro NCAP/Global NCAP (équipement minimal, structure légère).

Peu ou pas d’aides à la conduite modernes (AEB, maintien de voie…).

Moteur bruyant et performances limitées sur autoroute (bruit, reprises).

Plastiques durs, présentation intérieure basique.

Confort ferme sur mauvais revêtements selon versions/jantes.

Quelle Alto vous intéresse ?

Europe (2009–2014) : 1.0 68 ch, 4 places, 110 g CO₂ env., sans hybridation.

Inde/LatAm (2022–…) : nouvelle plateforme Heartect, même 1.0 K10C (DualJet), parfois boîte AMT, norme Bharat Stage 6 / Euro 6 équivalente.

Versions CNG (GNV) : dispo en Inde ; très économiques mais pas importées officiellement en Europe.

Je peux vous fournir :

Une comparaison chiffrée avec Fiat Panda, Toyota Aygo X, Kia Picanto, etc.

Les coûts sur 5 ans (carburant/assurance/entretien) selon votre kilométrage.

Les défauts/rappels connus par millésime.

Les notes de sécurité détaillées (Euro NCAP vs Global NCAP).

[kaintthink]

The Coloniality of Gender - Maria Lugones

In 2007, Argentine philosopher Maria Lugones published "Heterosexualism and the Colonial/Modern Gender System" in the journal "Hypatia". This article outlines her argument that the modern idea of gender is a colonial construct, tied to capitalism and racism and various other colonial power systems. She uses Anibal Quijano's theory of the Coloniality of Power, and intersectional feminism as her foundational framework to develop essentially her own metaphysics of gender, in that she forms her own understanding of what it is to be gendered. But it's much more than simply a metaphysics of gender as inextricably tied into it is, politics, history, epistemology, and various other theories and ideas, using the coloniality of power to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of gender and how it's manifested in ex-colonies.

Let's break this down. The coloniality of power is a term coined by Quijano to describe an all-encompassing system of hierarchy and domination, put in place by colonial powers to exert control over "the four basic areas of human existence: sex, labour, collective authority and subjectivity/intersubjectivity, their resources and products". So the foundational things that make up a human being. The coloniality of power as outlined by Quijano exists in 3 forms: systems of hierarchy, knowledge and culture. This all resulting in white colonisers being at the top of the food chain, so to speak, dominating the colonised, and maintaining this domination through prioritising their own knowledge production, and prioritising and enforcing their own culture and the superiority of this culture.

In the modern day as we moved from colonial global systems of power, to Euro-centric and capitalist global systems of power, the coloniality of power was maintained as the capitalist system was built around it, and modernity (to be understood as the idea—emerging alongside colonialism—that for a people or nation to be considered modern and to progress, they must adopt European, post-Enlightenment thought and abandon their indigenous systems of knowledge and life.)

Now Lugones builds on from Quijano's theories to be "too narrow" in terms of giving an understanding of the oppressive systems that influenced gender. She uses Oyeronke Oyewumi's work as an example of how the gender system brought by colonisation, oppressed indigenous women to such a degree that it permeated every aspect of life.

Lugones brings together Kimberle Crenshaw, Oyeronke Oyewumi, Paula Gunn Allen, and others, to paint a picture of gender, gender roles, and how gender functioned in precolonial Yoruba and Native American societies. Then this is compared with the colonial/ modern gender system, to give an understanding of how starkly different it is from the indigenous ones, and to show the severity of its imposition. The introduction of these gender systems, packaged within a larger colonial system that ravaged through indigenous ways of life is essentially Lugones' argument. That the modern heteronormative gender system present in much of the world was brought by colonial powers, and remains because of how it was interwoven with every other colonial power system brought it. This can be seen with the way modernity supported the acceptance of these gender norms, along with everything else brought by the colonial powers. And this can also be seen with how the coloniality of power maintained the Euro-centric power structures, with capitalism and the various other systems of power put into place that maintained Europe's importance and interests.

And Lugones argues that the coloniality of gender strengthened the coloniality of power, as much as the coloniality of power strengthened the coloniality of gender. This being because of the ways all of these systems were interwoven, and imposed upon colonised peoples.

In this way, gender has been colonised, and does not exist in a vacuum, free of political or historical influence.

[pettirosso1959]

Una volta tanto sono parzialmente d'accordo con Grillo.

Il Movimento 5 Neuroni è già morto. Solo che, a differenza sua, ritengo che sia NATO MORTO. Il M5S nasce sull'onda dell'antipolitica sobillata anche dal libro più nefasto della storia dopo "Il Capitale" di Marx : "La Casta" , scritto da quei due emeriti COGLIONI di Sergio Rizzo e Gian Antonio Stella, che ha dipinto la classe politica come un cancro. Tra i suoi scopi fondativi c'era infatti l' abolizione dei cosiddetti "privilegi" della "Ca$ta" (lo scrivevano così , agli albori), tra cui il finanziamento pubblico ai partiti. Bersaglio principale di quel ributtante tomo. Un'onda (quella dell'antipolitica, scaturita in origine dalla NEFASTA "Mani Pulite" e ancora prima dal CONCETTO FASCISTA della "questione morale" enunciato da Berlinguer) che il Movimento ha cavalcato con successo diventando uno dei principali partiti italiani per più di un decennio. Che risultati ha raggiunto il Movimento sulla base di quei successi elettorali?

I principali : -Scandalo dei Banchini a rotelle durante il COVID -Introduzione incentivi ai monopattini elettrici -Reddito di cittadinanza -Introduzione del SuperBonus 110 % Piccolo particolare: il finanziamento pubblico ai partiti e i cosiddetti vitalizi agli Ex Parlamentari NON SONO STATI ABOLITI DA GOVERNI CON DENTRO IL M5S! Il Finanziamento pubblico ai partiti è stato abolito dal Governo Letta nel 2013, secondo una pessima tradizione seguita dal PD volta a togliere l' "acqua del consenso" al mulino degli avversari. Nel 2000 la applicarono contro la Lega varando le SCIAGURATISSIME norme costituzionali sulle Autonomie regionali (il PEGGIOR danno fatto alla Costituzione dal 1948 ad oggi) , nel 2013 la applicarono contro il M5S con l'abolizione del finanziamento pubblico ai partiti. (Atti che, a mio avviso, fanno del PD il partito più nefasto della storia repubblicana, immediatamente prima del suo antenato PCI) Quindi, l'abolizione dei cosiddetti "privilegi della Ca$ta" non possono nemmeno essere annoverati tra i "successi" del M5S. Tra i danni causati, d'altra parte, spiccano il Reddito di cittadinanza, costato 35 miliardi di euro in 5 anni e, ancor di più, il Superbonus costato (insieme ai bonus fratelli Ecobonus e Sismabonus) la cifra MONSTRE di 170 miliardi di euro in 3 anni e mezzo. Combinati, i due provvedimenti bandiera del M5S hanno prodotto il PEGGIOR DANNO MAI REGISTRATO alla finanza pubblica: un buco da oltre 200 miliardi di euro che ha avuto insignificanti effetti sulla produzione di Ricchezza del paese. Immaginatevi cosa avremmo potuto fare con tutti quei soldi. Altro che PNRR (che è DEBITO, quindi MALE). IMMAGINATE! Quanti ospedali, scuole, equipaggiamenti per FFOO e FFAA, quante strade, quante centrali elettriche SERIE (Nucleari), quanto decoro urbano avremmo potuto realizzare con quei soldi? A titolo di raffronto, il finanziamento pubblico ai partiti non è mai andato oltre ai 500-600 milioni di euro l'anno. Se contiamo 600 milioni di euro come spesa media dal 1976 (anno di istituzione) al 2012 (ultimo anno di erogazione), abbiamo una cifra di circa 20-22 miliardi di euro in TRENTASEI ANNI. Ossia : Anche volendo attribuire al M5S la spinta ideale per l'abolizione del finanziamento pubblico ai partiti , occorreranno 342 ANNI per ammortizzare il danno da essi fatto con Superbonus e Reddito di cittadinanza.

Ossia altri 330 anni.

Con un'altra piccola nota negativa: l'abolizione del finanziamento pubblico ai partiti ha fatto PRECIPITARE la qualità media del personale politico (allineandola alla pessima qualità media proprio del M5S, composto da illustri signori Nessuno diventati politici con qualche click raccattato sulla piattaforma online del Movimento). È un meccanismo facile da capire: se io dirigente di partito dispongo di un Budget, dato che quel budget garantisce lustro e importanza alla figura di partito che poi lo impiegherà, avrò diversi pretendenti a quella carica e potrò operare una SELEZIONE AL MEGLIO per competenze. Se invece posso offrire a chi deve ricoprire cariche di partito solo sacrifici, zero budget (il che significa che CHIEDERÒ a quelle cariche di spendere del LORO) e un' importanza solo di simbolo, mi troverò a dover cercare di CONVINCERE gente ad accettare quella carica , sorvolando DEL TUTTO su competenze, abilità, inclinazione, capacità. Di più: se posso garantire un budget , ho anche poteri EFFETTIVI di controllo "qualità" dell' operato della persona in carica, e posso rimuoverla senza troppi problemi (avendo altri pretendenti al ruolo). Se non posso farlo, pur di non avere vuoti organici sarò costretto a sopportare e ignorare qualsiasi scemenza la carica commetta.

È ESATTAMENTE PER QUESTO che (ormai anche in ruoli apicali nazionali) vedete alcuni personaggi del tutto IMBARAZZANTI e TOTALMENTE INADATTI alle cariche politiche che ricoprono. I Bonafede, i Toninelli, le Azzolina, i Sangiuliano, le Moretti, le Fedeli li avete avuti ESATTAMENTE per questo motivo. Concludendo, il M5S non è morto perché " ha perso la sua natura " come sottintende Grillo.

No!

È morto per il motivo diametralmente opposto : perché ha RISPETTATO LA SUA NATURA! Perché è di SINISTRA. Perché è stato, e lo certificano i NUMERI (che rappresentano quattrini di debito pubblico che dovremo pagare tutti noi), una cura PEGGIORE del male contro cui era nato . Una caratteristica INTRINSECA di quasi ogni tipologia di sinistra esistente : sono una proposta di risposta (sbagliata) a un problema di cui sono contemporaneamente LA CAUSA. Perché non sono il rimedio, MAI. Sono IL PROBLEMA, IL GUAIO. Un guaio che ci riguarda, purtroppo, tutti. Per questo dico, con estremo livore: Sei morto M5S ? EVVIVA! E VA ALL'INFERNO, di tutto cuore. Non ti rimpiangeremo MAI. Confidando che tu sia presto raggiunto dai tuoi simili nel cimitero virtuale della politica .

Con astio.

Davide Galeotti.

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Doveroso aggiungere che sono stati l'anti-scienza per eccellenza, lo stesso per le opere pubbliche strategiche (cancellare la costruzione di opere pubbliche, ovvero investimenti, quindi salari, tasse, PIL che alimenta uno Stato) per finanziare la contraddizione del reddito di cittadinanza. Anziché sbloccare i concorsi ove fondamentale, come nei comparti della Sanità, della Pubblica Istruzione, della Sicurezza. Sarebbero stati stipendi, quindi persone che producevano e pagavano le tasse, che avrebbero alimentato le loro spese con redditi sicuri e contribuito al benessere di tutti. Vorrei ricordare che la famosa "borsa della spesa che cammina" derisa da grillo a più riprese, fu invece osannata quando resa popolare da obama (il minuscolo è voluto per entrambi...). Il Movimento a 5 Decrescite è venuto al mondo per fare danni e danni ci ha lasciato.