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[jubaer01]

UNITED STATES UNITED STATES of AMERICA Visa Online - ESTA USA

Online USA Visa - درخواست ویزای دولتی دفتر ویزای ESTA دولتی ایالات متحده

Address : 2520 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States

Phone : +1 202-238-6700

Email : info@usaestavisaonline.com

Website : https://www.usa-online-visa.com/fa/visa/

Business Hours : 24/7/365

Owner / Official Contact Name :Abigail Evelyn  Taylor

Description : درخواست برای ویزای ESTA ایالات متحده فرآیندی ساده و آسان با استفاده از وب سایت آنلاین است. تعیین صلاحیت شما برای ویزای ESTA ایالات متحده آمریکا بسیار ساده است. هنگامی که تصمیم گرفتید به مدت 90 روز یا کمتر از ایالات متحده بازدید کنید، می توانید ویزای ESTA ایالات متحده را به صورت الکترونیکی از طریق ایمیل دریافت کنید. در هیچ مرحله ای از فرآیند نیازی به بازدید از ساختمان فیزیکی یا دفتر یا سفارت نیست. علاوه بر این، از شما درخواستی برای ارسال پاسپورت فیزیکی برای مهر نیست. برای ویزای ایالات متحده خود به صورت آنلاین در این معتبرترین و قابل اعتمادترین وب سایت درخواست دهید. ویزای توریستی ایالات متحده یا ویزای تجاری ایالات متحده برای 90 روز یا کمتر می تواند در قالب ویزای ایالات متحده آمریکا ESTA در این وب سایت استفاده شود. لطفاً اطمینان حاصل کنید که 3 روز قبل از پرواز خود درخواست دهید. سپس می توانید مطمئن باشید که ویزای ایالات متحده آمریکا ESTA شما به موقع از طریق ایمیل برای شما ارسال می شود. ESTA چیست؟ این یک ویزای آنلاین ایالات متحده با نام مستعار ESTA، سیستم الکترونیکی برای مجوز سفر، یک رکورد الکترونیکی است که هنگام ورود به آمریکا کار می کند. این مشابه ویزا است، اما در هیچ مرحله ای هیچ مهر یا نامی در پاسپورت شما چاپ نمی شود. هنگامی که ESTA یا ویزای آنلاین ایالات متحده را از طریق ایمیل دریافت می کنید، زمانی که ESTA شما تأیید شد، ما از طریق ایمیل به شما اطلاع خواهیم داد. همه شما آماده هستید تا با ویزای ESTA به ایالات متحده آمریکا سفر کنید. ویزای ESTA یا آنلاین ایالات متحده آمریکا به شما اجازه می دهد تا 90 روز در آمریکا بمانید. برای سفرهای فردی، سفر خانوادگی، سفر کاری، بازدید از خانه های خویشاوندان، اعضای خانواده، فعالیت های داوطلبانه، سمینارها، جلسات و کنفرانس های تجاری می توانید از ESTA یا ویزای آنلاین ایالات متحده آمریکا استفاده کنید. شما همچنین می توانید در گفتگوهای تجاری شرکت کنید، در کنفرانس ها و سمینارها شرکت کنید و به تدریس بروید. شهروندان کشورهای زیر می توانند برای ویزای آمریکا آنلاین یا ESTA سنگاپور، اسلوونی، کرواسی، جمهوری چک، استونی، سوئد، اسپانیا، لیختن اشتاین، ایتالیا، فرانسه، مالت، یونان، سوئیس، کره، جنوب، بریتانیا، برونئی، ایرلند، درخواست دهند. ژاپن، آندورا، فنلاند، بلژیک، نروژ، دانمارک، لوکزامبورگ، اتریش، تایوان، ایسلند، آلمان، لیتوانی، استرالیا، هلند، اسلواکی، لتونی، نیوزلند، سن مارینو، لهستان، شیلی، پرتغال، موناکو و مجارستان.  Applying for a USA ESTA Visa is simple and easy process by utilizing online website. It is quite simple to determine your eligibility for a United States of America ESTA Visa. Once you have decided to visit USA for 90 days or less, you can obtain the US ESTA Visa electronically by email. At no step of the process is there a requirement to visit any physical building or office or embassy. Furthermore, you are also not requested to send the physical passport for stamping. Apply for your US Visa Online on this most trusted and reliable website. US Tourist Visa or US Business Visa for 90 days or less can be used in the form of USA ESTA Visa on this website. Kindly ensure that you apply 3 days in advance of your flight. You can then be assured that your USA ESTA Visa is sent to you by email on time. What is an ESTA. It is an Online US Visa aka ESTA, Electronic System for Travel Authorisation an electronic record that works on entry into America. It is similar to a visa, however no stamp or name is physically printed in your passport at any stage. When you receive ESTA or Online US Visa by email, we will inform you by email when your ESTA is approved. You are all set to make a trip to the United States of America on ESTA Visa. Your ESTA or Online USA Visa permits you to remain in America for as long as 90 days. You can us ESTA or USA Online Visa for Individual travel, family travel, business travel, visiting homes of relative, family members, volunteer activities, seminars, meetings and business conferences. You can also attend business talks, attend conferences and seminars, going to teach. Citizens of following countries can apply for American Visa Online or ESTA Singapore, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Sweden, Spain,

[ruthstruths]

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[miteshjani1]

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[kaelio]

To be honest, a lot of the politics you see online--on Tumblr and Twitter--are predicated on the biggest posters with the biggest followings being people who had a lot of potential they squandered, and their spite drives them to encourage other people to engage in self-destructive behaviors. That's also why you see a lot of "gifted kid" discourse from them, while sprinkling in the occasional "lol why even go in to work, fuck your boss." They're mad other people succeeded. They're more angry that other people succeeded than they care if they succeed. They want things to suck as much as possible so other people are on their level, even if it means, for the most part, people being dragged down and certainly not lifted up. Black unemployment is the lowest it's ever been and they secretly want to throw that away so that immigrants get shot at the border, because behind 99% of these snappy, cynical accounts is someone secretly seething that immigrants who come to America tend to benefit from that and apply it towards the welfare of their families, as productive members of a community. They pretend to be "left-wing" but look at what they're actually doing. Look at the implications their preferences actually have. They need that because if you actually evaluated their stances and the implications of the behavior they promote, it's a pound of flesh at everyone else's expense. The lowest quintile of incomes is doing better under Biden than in the last 40 years (very much taking into account inflation, because it's been driven by low-income workers finally being paid more and this being reflected in the cost of goods and services). If they cared about uplifting the poor, they'd tell you things like that. And on matters of foreign policy, since that's what they're using as cover right now, they'd be upfront about the foreign policy differences between the two parties (e.g. Trump got his Muslim ban and wants a stronger one, and it is constitutional, and he will do it--including his literally announced plan to deport anyone on a visa who protests, which is also actually constitutional).

Among other things, their professed position tends to rely on the idea that the USA is uniquely despicable but the US government should also be bigger and do more things for people. Any actual political thinker who is thinking politics-first will have a coherent answer to that, because it's on-its-face contradictory. But again: it's not driven by actual political principles, they're working through personal resentments and using politics to make you think you should listen to them and validate them.

[qqueenofhades]

About your marriage ask, I’m right there with you. I’ve got a backup “GTFO” plan that I pray won’t need to be executed, a BFFL who’s already offered to wed, and enough money in reserve to pull it all off.

So, for anyone reading this that hasn’t already had this message drilled into them; circle your wagons and protect yourself, but

VOTE BLUE

You are lucky, as I don't have an International Spouse of Convenience (or y'know, savings) already lined up to help me pull it off, but I am certainly taking suggestions. (I mean, I did once write an entire fic about this premise, so y'know.) But also: I don't wanna!!! I don't wanna have to pack up my entire life and find money to pay visas and international moving costs and fleeing fascist nightmare America and figuring out how to do everything from scratch like I'm in my goddamn 20s again!!! I don't want the evil orange cheeto to ruin everything, I want him to go to fucking jail!!!! I DO NOT WANT TO DO THIS BECAUSE Y'ALL WERE STUPID AND RUINED IT FOR US! SO DON'T! JUST FORESTALL IT! YOU CAN SAY NO TO FASCISM WITH NO STUPID ONLINE REVOLUTION COSPLAY REQUIRED! IT'S REALLY EASY!

VOTE BLUE! THANKSALOTFAREWELL!

[dflogerzi]

I am feeling bugged. I am still on the Mail piece in which the word 'stigma' was used. Going back again to the list of agencies that were given by a lawyer as to what may be involved by the labeling. Here is the paragraph:

And while it is currently unclear what records are being referred to, an LA-based immigration lawyer said last night: 'Law enforcement records could mean the police, FBI, airport police, secret service, military police or even the highway patrol. The word that jumps out is "stigma". It is not a word you would expect to see in a routine visa application.

So within the viewed records this word stigma was used. Just pulled up an online dictionary so that I could refresh myself and be completely clear.

a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair.

a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation.

This means the records in whatever is being reviewed, there is something that most people would view with disapproval. It may be a mark of disgrace or infamy according to the second definition, with a stain or reproach... and on one's reputation.

Been down too many past rabbit holes. I stay out of them for the most part these last few years. But once I get the urge... Off I go I suppose. There is something here more than the stated drugs from a book it feels like. And I wonder just how much of Harry's past was formally documented as to the scuffles known or rumored. Do not get me wrong... he is going to end up protected. There is no way I believe for a minute that he is going to be unmasked publicly, or thrown out of America bag and baggage.

But I hope he is sweating it. I have given up on him learning anything. But I will take changes made. If not within him, a forced without. He is an appalling, traitorous, self-centered, and stunted individual. And by stunted I mean mentally, emotionally, and morally. And at his age and with his rich opportunities for growth there is no excuse for it.

Okay. Enough of my mental wanderings for the day. (I think).

[enriquemzn262]

I haven’t mentioned this publicly, but I honestly think it’s about time I do so:

Back in 2021, a whole bunch of family, myself included, got together and decided to apply for the American tourism visa, where we hoped to take advantage of the disruption in travel that the pandemic still posed just to see if it would be easier to get it.

And while it was relatively cheaper, the set date for the interview was August 2023, almost two years from the time we started, so that process was basically left in the back of our minds.

Well, come August, and we all travelled as a group to Bogota, got ready, and hoped for the best.

30 minutes of security screenings at the US embassy, 1 hour of waiting in line, and a 10 minute interview later

I got my visa! I can travel up to three months a year to the US now!

And as celebration, one of my family members, who recently had an insurance payout after an incident 4 years ago, gifted all of us plane tickets to Miami, taking advantage of how dirt cheap those are from here (barely a 4-hour flight), so this Tuesday I’ll be going to the United States of America for the first time in my life, a dream come true!

Its going to be a 9-day trip, we will be renting a car together as a group, and staying at both Miami and Orlando, hoping to visit as much as we can as cheaply as humanly possible, where we will also take advantage of the recent fall of the US dollar compared to the Colombian peso.

So yeah, I’ll finally get to visit the country that has given me so much over the years, not to mention, I’ll actually get to use my spoken English! Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

I wanted to go shooting, but looking at online prices those are criminally expensive, so maybe for another time, hopefully with my (future) wife on my side (since she’s Venezuelan and we’re still not legally married we couldn’t make her part of our group)

If any old mutual lives in the Miami or Orlando area, be sure to let me know, one of the items of my bucket list is finally meeting irl someone from Tumblr, and I’m hoping to cross that on this trip!

[schraubd]

The Settler's War and the Biden Response

While the world's eyes are primarily on the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, another spate of violence has erupted in the West Bank, where Israeli settler violence has surged to unprecedented levels. A few weeks ago, I observed that while what's "going on in Gaza is more eye-catching ... the [West Bank] situation is in some ways even worse because there isn't even a colorable claim of self-defense -- it's pure unconstrained terror inflicted by settler extremists on the Palestinian population for the express purpose of subjugation." (Matt Yglesias made a similar point). The Gaza operation can at least in the abstract be defended as a necessary response to Hamas' violence. The violence inflicted upon Palestinians in the West Bank defies even theoretical justification. In terms of familial resemblance, West Bank "price tag" settler terrorists differ from the perpetrators of October 7 only in degree, not kind. Today, the Biden administration announced it would begin pursuing sanctions (such as visa bans) on settlers who engage in or promote violence against Palestinians. It's an overdue step, and I've urged considerably harsher measures than that (last week I suggested identifying violent settler organizations and placing them on the State Department's list of Designated Terrorist Organizations). Nonetheless, it is a welcome one. Extremist violence emanating from West Bank settlers is one of the primary drivers of the current conflict and an existential (and very much intentional) threat to the viability of a two-state (or one-state, for that matter) solution. The fact that these malign actors carry significant support in the highest echelons of the Israeli government is not a reason for the United States to stay its hand. Indeed, their substantial influence and clout makes it more imperative that America decisively intervene to isolate them. This step by the Biden administration will not neuter the criticism it is getting from the left for how it has handled the past month's events (indeed, I first heard about the anti-settler sanctions from at least three social media accounts who flagged it in the course of derisively dismissing the notion that it meant anything at all). But that's the way it goes -- our policy towards Israel and Palestine should be humane and intelligent regardless of whether that earns brownie points with the online activist crowd. This proposal is a good proposal. I hope it is followed up on, and I hope it prompts other pro-Israel Democrats to think more proactively and creatively about what steps America can take to sap the strength of the settler-terror movement. The other big almost-news of the day is the prospect of a ceasefire negotiated by the Biden administration. Initially this was reported as a "tentative deal" having been struck, now the reporting has backed off a little to saying the deal is "close". The details, as they're being reported, would see both sides cease hostilities for five days, the release by Hamas of approximately 50 hostages (approximately 20% of the total number they're estimated to be holding), and the transport into Gaza of significant quantities of humanitarian aid. All I'll say on this is that I'm familiar with the arguments for why Israel's military operation is necessary, and I'm aware that a ceasefire is still part of the middle, not the end. But I'll never be dismayed at the prospect that people suffering tremendously in a warzone will, for some time at least, suffer less. And I'll likewise only feel joy at the prospect that some kidnapped captives will be redeemed to their families. via The Debate Link https://ift.tt/qZQuvxF

[blamemma]

https://x.com/lizzief1acc/status/1801821949351338261?s=46&t=4uvR9bJ_cC8K4wWbdclEGg I saw this on Twitter and is this not just a sign of the sport growing in America? Like I see McLaren hats where I’m from but I know red bull is still the most popular here followed by Merc. Looking at Canada the support Daniel had was massive I was shocked until I remembered online doesn’t speak for everyone

i also think its conducive of where the market is now. i think it's fair and correct to credit daniel with some of the opening into the american market. however, newer fans, are predictably, going to attach themselves to the younger and ""better"" drivers of the current moment. the faces of the sport currently are max, lewis, charles and lando, the first three for their successes. has daniel's growth waned slightly...i would presume so yes, but that's still not to say he isn't successful. and one person on twitter saying they believe he isn't big in america isn't a demographically correct test. like you said, you saw a load of fans in canada, so that's your own perception. actual stats will prove where he lies, but i would happily say he definitely still has a big fan base within america. one way in which you can see this is where enchante does well also.

also...............u are not going to see fans wearing visa cash app rb caps when the company themselves don't even sell them........so i think its fair to say that's also probably why......@ vcarb.....WHERE ARE THEY

[jazzyblusnowflake]

Why not move? I’d never stay in a country that treats its women this way. And you working for the government indirectly supports that. Good luck.

Okay so

i've been mulling over this ever since it came to my inbox and i've been trying to find a way to answer this and NOT be impolite or improper because i am aware that not everyone knows the complications of straight up moving to a different country, as it is not as simple as just moving to a different STATE, like the US, [and to be fair i've heard that even THAT could be stressful] and as someone who has LIVED in 3 countries and has visited another 5+ countries, let me tell you that your question is extremely ignorant and insensitive and straight up hurtful to all the people who both DONT want to leave their communities here and also the people who DO want to leave but are too poor to do so.... because our country, due to the prohibition by good ol' murica has now the lowest money currency value on the PLANET, and we have been suffering in silence for DECADES- with NO way to transfer money into our country- [donation campaigns are usually a scam, pay attention to those please] so in short? we are poor as absolute FUCK-!

and the process of moving somewhere else is already hard enough for people who DONT have as much financial issues, let alone US.

what exactly would anyone propose we do? when we dont have the money to request for any sort of visa, nor to get a house in a different country, nor food, nor for studying, living, getting medical or MENTAL health help- etc etc etc???

and reports of smuggling people out of the country usually come back as human trafficking or the gov blew them up or killed them somehow? idk this has actually happened with a PLANE once-

the only way to leave this country is being filthy rich, fucking LUCKY, or just a very very VERY smart student which again more often than not requires both money AND luck to get accepted in any university... so again.... no money!!!

like im sorry for snapping but here i am being told "why don't you leave" as if i haven't tried to find a way all my life, as if its some sort of sick joke- i cant, i fucking CANT!- i have family members i care about and wouldn't want to leave- other countries treat us like garbage thanks to online media portraying us as monsters- i cant spend another 10 years to study shit all over again just to send a letter to foreign universities with barely enough luck because im NOT that smart at all!! and it reminds me of when i look at my dad and say i wish we lived somewhere else and he looks at me like "then leave" in the cruelest way imaginable because he KNOWS we cant fucking leave due to him being a diplomat-

every country has its own culture and history and communities that they value and want to protect and stand by, so people cant just LEAVE, and even if they do, more often than not, other places would never accept them or appreciate them the same way their own country would. Like did yall tell black people to leave america after the BLM movement when George Floyd got killed? this is our home and we need to stop saying "then leave" and start saying "we need to start fixing this shit"

we are so fucking tired. please stop saying "then leave" if you just "don't want to help"...

as for me working for the gov, my dad is already a diplomat and keeps me away from doing anything against the regime, and also i'm considered one of the LUCKY ones in my country, who has a job that ensures a constant pay since the first semester of UNIVERSITY. im one of the few that could actually have a meal at night without worrying about what i'm going to eat tomorrow, and at the same time i teach kids from the inside to not take shit from the gov. i consider myself VERY lucky.

we aren't playing a videogame to take shallow black and white SIDES- even the protesters have destroyed privet properties and peoples cars and etc etc, and some people straight up want the monarchy system back as if that very system wasn't the entire reason that half of our countries riches and history isn't in the BRITISH museum today instead of their homeland!! this shit started over the freedom to WEAR what we want not to HURT everyone in blind rage!!!

Please never say "just leave" to anyone else ever again, especially to someone who doesn't even know if they'll live another day stepping out of the door, let alone drive all the way to an airport or the country boarders or something.... if they even HAVE the money to go that far.

So thankyou for reading and being concerned in your own way but id rather stay here and die in a country that doesn't accept me as a WOMAN than to live a futureless life in a country that wouldn't even accept me as a PERSON.

[jubaer01]

UNITED STATES UNITED STATES of AMERICA Visa Online ESTA USA

Online USA Visa - درخواست ویزای دولتی دفتر ویزای ESTA دولتی ایالات متحده

Address : 2520 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States

Phone : +1 202-238-6700

Email : info@usaestavisaonline.com

Website : https://www.usa-online-visa.com/fa/visa/

Business Hours : 24/7/365

Owner / Official Contact Name :Abigail Evelyn  Taylor

Description : درخواست برای ویزای ESTA ایالات متحده فرآیندی ساده و آسان با استفاده از وب سایت آنلاین است. تعیین صلاحیت شما برای ویزای ESTA ایالات متحده آمریکا بسیار ساده است. هنگامی که تصمیم گرفتید به مدت 90 روز یا کمتر از ایالات متحده بازدید کنید، می توانید ویزای ESTA ایالات متحده را به صورت الکترونیکی از طریق ایمیل دریافت کنید. در هیچ مرحله ای از فرآیند نیازی به بازدید از ساختمان فیزیکی یا دفتر یا سفارت نیست. علاوه بر این، از شما درخواستی برای ارسال پاسپورت فیزیکی برای مهر نیست. برای ویزای ایالات متحده خود به صورت آنلاین در این معتبرترین و قابل اعتمادترین وب سایت درخواست دهید. ویزای توریستی ایالات متحده یا ویزای تجاری ایالات متحده برای 90 روز یا کمتر می تواند در قالب ویزای ایالات متحده آمریکا ESTA در این وب سایت استفاده شود. لطفاً اطمینان حاصل کنید که 3 روز قبل از پرواز خود درخواست دهید. سپس می توانید مطمئن باشید که ویزای ایالات متحده آمریکا ESTA شما به موقع از طریق ایمیل برای شما ارسال می شود. ESTA چیست؟ این یک ویزای آنلاین ایالات متحده با نام مستعار ESTA، سیستم الکترونیکی برای مجوز سفر، یک رکورد الکترونیکی است که هنگام ورود به آمریکا کار می کند. این مشابه ویزا است، اما در هیچ مرحله ای هیچ مهر یا نامی در پاسپورت شما چاپ نمی شود. هنگامی که ESTA یا ویزای آنلاین ایالات متحده را از طریق ایمیل دریافت می کنید، زمانی که ESTA شما تأیید شد، ما از طریق ایمیل به شما اطلاع خواهیم داد. همه شما آماده هستید تا با ویزای ESTA به ایالات متحده آمریکا سفر کنید. ویزای ESTA یا آنلاین ایالات متحده آمریکا به شما اجازه می دهد تا 90 روز در آمریکا بمانید. برای سفرهای فردی، سفر خانوادگی، سفر کاری، بازدید از خانه های خویشاوندان، اعضای خانواده، فعالیت های داوطلبانه، سمینارها، جلسات و کنفرانس های تجاری می توانید از ESTA یا ویزای آنلاین ایالات متحده آمریکا استفاده کنید. شما همچنین می توانید در گفتگوهای تجاری شرکت کنید، در کنفرانس ها و سمینارها شرکت کنید و به تدریس بروید. شهروندان کشورهای زیر می توانند برای ویزای آمریکا آنلاین یا ESTA سنگاپور، اسلوونی، کرواسی، جمهوری چک، استونی، سوئد، اسپانیا، لیختن اشتاین، ایتالیا، فرانسه، مالت، یونان، سوئیس، کره، جنوب، بریتانیا، برونئی، ایرلند، درخواست دهند. ژاپن، آندورا، فنلاند، بلژیک، نروژ، دانمارک، لوکزامبورگ، اتریش، تایوان، ایسلند، آلمان، لیتوانی، استرالیا، هلند، اسلواکی، لتونی، نیوزلند، سن مارینو، لهستان، شیلی، پرتغال، موناکو و مجارستان.  Applying for a USA ESTA Visa is simple and easy process by utilizing online website. It is quite simple to determine your eligibility for a United States of America ESTA Visa. Once you have decided to visit USA for 90 days or less, you can obtain the US ESTA Visa electronically by email. At no step of the process is there a requirement to visit any physical building or office or embassy. Furthermore, you are also not requested to send the physical passport for stamping. Apply for your US Visa Online on this most trusted and reliable website. US Tourist Visa or US Business Visa for 90 days or less can be used in the form of USA ESTA Visa on this website. Kindly ensure that you apply 3 days in advance of your flight. You can then be assured that your USA ESTA Visa is sent to you by email on time. What is an ESTA. It is an Online US Visa aka ESTA, Electronic System for Travel Authorisation an electronic record that works on entry into America. It is similar to a visa, however no stamp or name is physically printed in your passport at any stage. When you receive ESTA or Online US Visa by email, we will inform you by email when your ESTA is approved. You are all set to make a trip to the United States of America on ESTA Visa. Your ESTA or Online USA Visa permits you to remain in America for as long as 90 days. You can us ESTA or USA Online Visa for Individual travel, family travel, business travel, visiting homes of relative, family members, volunteer activities, seminars, meetings and business conferences. You can also attend business talks, attend conferences and seminars, going to teach. Citizens of following countries can apply for American Visa Online or ESTA Singapore, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Sweden, Spain, Liechtenstein, Italy,

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Hey, I saw you reblogging that post about normalizing sending people random asks and can only assume that you'd like some. So here some random questions (in no order) that you can answer in whatever length and degree of seriousness that you're comfortable with:

Favourite dinosaur/prehistoric animal?

Dead historical person that you'd like to resurrect for a chat or a chance to yell at them?

Most/least favourite story trope in fiction?

A country that you'd like to visit some day?

Something funny that happend to you (If you want^^)?

A nature fact that you find fascinating?

Food that you'd like to try?

Favourite artist/artistic inspiration/art style?

Last song that you listened to?

The prettiest insect/arthropod that you can find online?

I think that list is long enough, skip whatever you want if it's too invasive or weird :))

Damn, now that's an ask!! O_O Thank you! Sat down to try and think it through. I don't mind being serious :3

Favourite dinosaur/prehistoric animal?

I love a lot of them, especially now that we have such a greater understanding of what they looked like. Floofy dinos are just extra excellent. But I think I'll have to crown Spinosaurus. It's a bit of a meme dinosaur by now. Every discovery changes our perception of what it looked like, and people still debate if it was aquatic or not. (I'm team aquatic all the way) I mean look at it. It's fucking iconic.

I once started a short story set in a future in which humans had long since reengineered some dinosaurs, and a pirate crew had a raft-style boat that was powered by a Spinosaurus. They'd pierced grommets in the sail to clip ropes to her back. They also had pet Troodons on the crew. Sadly I lost steam and inspiration and never went anywhere with the story. I still adore Spinosaurus.

Dead historical person that you'd like to resurrect for a chat or a chance to yell at them?

If I could just indulge myself, Francois Renee de Chateaubriand. Absolutely crazy guy. Lived through the French revolution, Napoleon, went to the Americas, wrote early romantic works, mostly known for his autobiography memoirs from beyond the grave. He's truly a blorbo from my history. Look at this :

“A moral character is attached to autumnal scenes; the leaves falling like our years, the flowers fading like our hours, the clouds fleeting like our illusions, the light diminishing like our intelligence, the sun growing colder like our affections, the rivers becoming frozen like our lives—all bear secret relations to our destinies.”

BUT if I had a perfect translator and could quizz to my heart's content, and had actual intentions of being useful, I'd talk to a Gaulois. Probably Vercingetorix or an earlier leader from Celtic France.

We know SO little about these people. They're my ancestors, and we have almost no knowledge of their beliefs and practices. We have some (most likely wrong and slanderous) accounts from (the invading) romans. And archeological finds. But stuff like Cernunos/Karnonos (for who I wrote one of my fav short stories ever) is known from one pillar, one cauldron, and nothing else! We don't even know what he was the god of!

It's so infuriating to me. If I could quizz a Gaulois, I'd write the most detailed and comprehensive guide to their belief, their knowledge of others tribes, and their everyday life. I'd want to know about their gods, their myths, and their superstitions.

Most/least favourite story trope in fiction?

A/B/O and mpreg

A country that you'd like to visit some day?

Japan... Sad hours... I live in the UK, right. Scotland. And I had managed to get a work holiday visa to Japan! It's free to get, you just have an age limit. So I saved money (excruciatingly slowly, the UK being what it is), and finally planned it all. Got the visa (in Paris), got 400£ worth of shots (encephalitis, japanese encephalitis, rabies...), and was ready to apply for a Mongolian visa and start buying train tickets.

You see, I was going to do Scotland > London > Paris > Berlin > Warsaw > Vilnius > Tallinn > St Petersburg > Moscow > Irkutsk (on the transsiberian!!) > Ulaanbaatar > Beijing > Shanghai > Osaka

All train and bus, except for the last leg, which is a ferry.

When I was getting my second of three injections (always rabies + another and rabies turned me into a shivering plank of wood omg) the doctor was like... 'are you sure you want the last round done? There's this worrying cough developing in China at the moment...'

January 2020, RIP.

And then I aged out of the Japanese visa. And then Russia went to war and ruined its reputation forever. I spent a lot of time trying to make myself see that COVID had far worse repercussions for countless people, and I got off easily. But this was the culminations of a decade of dreaming and many years of planning and saving. It was a major bummer.

Something funny that happened to you (If you want^^)?

Weirdly enough this one stumps me. IDK why. I have weird, crazy, bad... but funny?

OH. Actually I think I told it once here. I'm sorry, it's not even funny either, just wild...

A nature fact that you find fascinating?

This entire video.

Food that you'd like to try?

A real family style chinese hot pot. The sort you eat on a tiny plastic stool in someone's backyard.

Favourite artist/artistic inspiration/art style?

That's definitely too hard. I don't have a favourite. Maybe it's because I studied art. Not a matter of taste, but a matter of exposure. I've seen a lot of styles and a lot of artists and there is no one work I can point to and say "this is it". The inspiration art folder I keep is extremely varied itself. Variety is the spice of life.

Last song that you listened to?

I'm currently listening to the IXION soundtrack as I write! It absolutely SLAPS.

The prettiest insect/arthropod that you can find online?

Definitely has to be a moth. Also I really love the colour scheme of this wasp :

I think moths are just so gorgeous. Butterflies too of course, but the moths are SO fluffy and some of them have insanely clean aesthetics.

LOOK

Milionia moth

Look at this Pompelon Marginata! Literally the Louboutin of moths.

Also they can have really fun caterpillars:

Little beasts... And I think it fucks that they make themselves a cocoon and basically liquify into some primordial goo to remake themselves. And often remake themselves as their best dressed sex party tiiiime!!

Hope that answers your questions appropriately :3

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Thanks to every post on this site that I've read about redirecting angry ranting bigots. The other day I was trapped with an angry white dude, he was the driver taking my mom and I back from her doc appointment. He was railing at 'the bureaucracy' and then about immigrants coming across the southern border. And had the audacity as ex-military to question why we (the us) were sending money to South America. And I was like, well we really did fuck up their countries. And he conceded that point. But he kept ranting the entire drive back. So I had to keep interrupting to try to de-escalate because he kept edging into traffic every time we stopped. It was fucking harrowing.

But I did it. I was like, yeah it sucks when women have to stay in abusive relationships (why do women stay with scumbags?!), this is why we need universal basic income. Or, yeah, it sucks how many people are homeless on account of not being able to get medical care. And yes, I mean non-citizens too (how is it fair that THEY get medical and citizens don't *sigh*). And on and on. Including, with no irony, him ranting about how COVID rules has made it so the woman he's been with (well talking to online lol) couldn't get a visa to come visit him. (⁠⊙⁠_⁠◎⁠)

I am truly glad I was able to redirect and defuse a lot of it. But holy fuck.

You know, I'm scared and angry too, but if my job was driving people places I would number fucking one drive safely, but also not fucking have a spittle producing rant fest the entire fucking drive.

By the end of the ride he conceded that America was becoming more progressive and even managed to say something positive about transgender people. IDEK.

The drive in was with a stoner dude who at least didn't put me in fight or flight mode.

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Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for Online Transactions

‍‍In the past decade, the world of online payments has witnessed a significant transformation. With the rise of e-commerce and the increasing preference for mobile shopping, customers now have more choices than ever when it comes to payment methods. This shift has led to the emergence of alternative payment methods (APMs) that offer customers greater convenience and flexibility. In this article, we will explore the different types of APMs, their popularity across the globe, the benefits of accepting these methods for businesses, and how to choose the best APMs for your business.

Understanding Alternative Payment Methods

Alternative payment methods refer to any form of payment that does not involve cash or traditional credit card systems like Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. These methods include domestic cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, prepaid cards, and more. Unlike traditional payment methods, APMs offer unique advantages such as enhanced security, faster processing times, and ease of use. They have become particularly popular for online transactions, with many countries seeing a significant shift towards APM usage.

Types of Alternative Payment Methods

Prepaid cards: Prepaid cards are loaded with funds by consumers and can be used for purchases until the balance is depleted. They are not directly linked to a bank account and are a popular choice for individuals who want to control their spending.

Cash-based payments: Cash-based payment methods allow customers to generate a barcode or unique reference number for their payment and then complete the transaction by paying in cash at a participating retail location. This method is particularly popular in regions with a large unbanked population.

Real-time bank transfers: Real-time bank transfers enable customers to make online payments directly from their bank accounts. This method offers instant settlement and minimal friction for customers, making it a convenient choice for many.

Direct Debit: Direct debit allows merchants to pull funds directly from customers' bank accounts for recurring payments. This method is commonly used for subscription-based services and offers a seamless and automated payment experience.

Domestic card schemes: Domestic card schemes operate similarly to global card schemes but are limited to specific markets. These schemes cater to the unique needs of consumers in their respective markets and often provide lower processing costs for merchants.

Electronic wallets (e-wallets): E-wallets allow customers to store funds digitally and use them for various transactions, both online and offline. They offer convenience, security, and often provide additional features like peer-to-peer transfers and cross-border payments.

Mobile wallets: Mobile wallets are digital wallets that are specifically designed to be used on mobile devices. Customers can load funds into their mobile wallets through various methods and make payments conveniently through their smartphones.

Digital wallets: Digital wallets are used to store payment card information securely and generate tokenized card numbers for each transaction. They offer a convenient and secure way to shop online without the need to enter card details repeatedly.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL): BNPL services allow customers to defer payments or split the cost of a purchase into installments. This method is gaining popularity for its flexibility and convenience, particularly for high-value purchases.

Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have gained attention in recent years, offering an alternative form of payment. Stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies linked to fiat currencies or government bonds, aim to reduce volatility and make transactions easier.

Popular APMs Worldwide

The popularity of APMs varies across different regions and countries. Here are some notable trends:

North America

In North America, digital wallets have become the most popular payment method, surpassing credit and debit cards. Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely used, while services like PayPal and Venmo are gaining traction among the younger generation. APMs account for a significant portion of e-commerce transactions in the region.

South America

APMs are gaining ground in South America, with a projected increase in their usage for digital commerce transactions. Credit cards still dominate, but alternative online payment solutions, such as e-cash methods, are becoming more widespread. Cash on delivery is also popular, especially in countries with a large unbanked population.

Europe

In Europe, digital wallets have surpassed credit and debit cards as the preferred online payment method. Domestic debit cards, like Bancontact in Belgium and Cartes Bancaires in France, are popular alongside global card schemes. Bank transfer methods, such as iDEAL in the Netherlands and Przelewy24 in Poland, are also preferred by a significant number of consumers.

Africa

In Africa, mobile wallets have gained popularity due to the lack of bank branch infrastructure and a large rural population. Cash on delivery remains the preferred method, especially in Nigeria and South Africa. Digital wallets are also seeing growth, particularly in Kenya and Nigeria.

Middle East

Cash has traditionally been the dominant payment method in the Middle East. However, the region is experiencing a shift towards mobile wallets due to increased smartphone penetration and concerns over the transmission of cash during the pandemic. Mobile wallet adoption is supported by the expansion of international brands and government-backed payment networks.

Asia Pacific

China has its own domestic card scheme, UnionPay, which accounts for a significant portion of global card spending. Mobile payments, particularly through Alipay and WeChat Pay, are widely used in China. Other countries in the region, such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, have their own popular alternative payment methods, including GrabPay and OVO Wallet.

The Benefits of Accepting APMs for Businesses

Not accepting customers' preferred payment methods can have a negative impact on conversion rates and lead to shopping cart abandonment. Research shows that a significant percentage of consumers are deterred from completing a purchase if their preferred payment method is not available. By accepting a variety of APMs, businesses can improve customer satisfaction, increase conversion rates, and stay ahead of their competitors.

APMs offer several benefits for businesses:

Increased conversion rates: By offering a wide range of payment methods, businesses can cater to the preferences of different customer segments, leading to higher conversion rates and reduced shopping cart abandonment.

Improved customer experience: APMs provide convenience and flexibility for customers, allowing them to choose the payment method that suits their needs and preferences. This enhances the overall customer experience and fosters loyalty.

Expanded customer base: Accepting popular local and global APMs enables businesses to reach a wider customer base, including those who prefer alternative payment methods over traditional options.

Reduced fraud and chargebacks: Many APMs incorporate advanced security features, such as biometric authentication and tokenization, which help reduce the risk of fraud and chargebacks for businesses.

Access to valuable insights: APM providers often offer detailed transaction data and analytics, providing businesses with valuable insights into consumer behavior and preferences. This data can be leveraged to optimize marketing strategies and improve customer targeting.

Choosing the Best APMs for Your Business

Selecting the right APMs for your business requires a thorough understanding of your target market, customer preferences, and business requirements. Here are some steps to guide you in choosing the best APMs:

Research customer preferences: Conduct market research to identify the most popular payment methods among your target audience. Consider factors such as geography, demographics, and shopping habits to determine the most relevant APMs for your business.

Evaluate business needs: Assess your business requirements, including cost per transaction, setup and management complexity, regulatory compliance, and compatibility with your existing payment infrastructure. Choose APMs that align with your business goals and objectives.

Partner with the right providers: Work with payment service providers that offer comprehensive coverage of the APMs you wish to integrate. Ensure they have the necessary capabilities to support your business's growth and adapt to evolving customer preferences.

Test and optimize: Implement APMs in a phased approach and continuously monitor their performance. Analyze transaction data and customer feedback to identify any pain points or areas for improvement. Regularly optimize your APM strategy to maximize conversions and customer satisfaction.

By embracing the growing trend of APMs and selecting the right mix of payment methods for your business, you can enhance the payment experience for your customers and drive growth in your online sales.

Conclusion

Alternative payment methods have revolutionized the world of online transactions, offering customers greater convenience and flexibility. From digital wallets and mobile payments to real-time bank transfers and buy now, pay later services, APMs cater to a wide range of customer preferences. Businesses that embrace APMs can benefit from increased conversion rates, improved customer experience, and access to valuable insights. By understanding customer preferences, evaluating business needs, and partnering with the right providers, businesses can choose the best APMs to drive growth and success in the digital marketplace. Stay ahead of the competition by embracing the changing landscape of online payments and offering customers the payment methods they prefer.

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This day in history

#20yrsago Visa claims to own dictionary definition of “visa” https://web.archive.org/web/20021118111338/https://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,56432,00.html

#15yrsago House keeps AT&T on the hook for spying on America, Senate next? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2007/11/senate-judiciary-committee-passes-surveillance-bill-without-telecom-amnesty

#15yrsago Infringement Nation: we are all mega-crooks https://web.archive.org/web/20071127010626/http://www.turnergreen.com/publications/Tehranian_Infringement_Nation.pdf

#10yrsago Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: The perfect nerdish fantasy https://memex.craphound.com/2012/11/16/mr-penumbras-24-hour-bookstore-the-perfect-nerdish-fantasy/

#5yrsago Web analytics companies offer “replay sessions” that let corporations watch every click and keystroke for individual users https://www.wired.com/story/the-dark-side-of-replay-sessions-that-record-your-every-move-online/

#5yrsago Trump’s top economic advisor asks CEOs to raise hands if they’re going to use tax cuts to invest, boggled by no one raising hands https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/11/14/why-arent-the-other-hands-up-a-top-trump-advisers-startling-response-to-ceos-not-doing-what-hed-expect/

#5yrsago Study finds that people vote for strongman “dominance” leaders when they they feel out of control of their lives https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/explaining-the-global-rise-of-ldquo-dominance-rdquo-leadership/

#5yrsago Hackers can freeze the camera that lets you know whether your “Amazon Key” equipped door is locked and who is using it https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-key-flaw-let-deliverymen-disable-your-camera/

#5yrsago The Internet of Shit is so manifestly insecure that people are staying away from it in droves https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/us-tmt-2017-global-mobile-consumer-survey-executive-summary.pdf

#5yrsago “Economic murder”: Senior UK public health researchers say 120,000 people died under Tory austerity https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/tory-austerity-deaths-study-report-people-die-social-care-government-policy-a8057306.html

#1yrago What Police Get When They Get Your Phone https://pluralistic.net/2021/11/16/cop-tech/#antidystopianism

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FOR GERMAN CITIZENS - United States  United States of America - ESTA Visa - Immigration Office for USA Visa Online - Amerika ESTA Visum Einwanderung Antragszentrum.

WER IST BERECHTIGT, EIN ESTA-VISUM FÜR DIE USA ZU BEANTRAGEN? Sie sind Einwohner oder berechtigter Bürger eines Landes, das am Programm zur Befreiung von der Visumpflicht teilnimmt. Sie besitzen derzeit kein Besuchervisum. Ihr Aufenthalt in den USA beträgt höchstens 90 Tage. Sie beabsichtigen, aus geschäftlichen oder privaten Gründen in die USA zu reisen. Welche Person sollte ein USA-Visum online beantragen? Wenn Sie Einwohner eines Landes sind, das mit den USA eine Vereinbarung zum Programm zur Befreiung von der Visumpflicht getroffen hat, und Sie auch kein Besuchervisum für die USA besitzen, sind Sie berechtigt. Ihr Aufenthalt in den USA beträgt weniger als 90 Tage. Ihr Ziel, Amerika zu besuchen, ist geschäftlich oder zum Vergnügen. WELCHE Unterlagen werden für die Online-Beantragung eines USA-Visums benötigt? Ein gültiger Reisepass (oder mehrere) aus einem Programm zur Befreiung von der Visumpflicht. Ihr Land muss auf der Liste der Länder stehen, die von der Visumpflicht befreit sind. Sie müssen eine gültige E-Mail-Adresse besitzen, um ein US-Visum online zu beantragen. Wenn Sie den Antrag ausgefüllt und eingerichtet und die Visumsgebühren bezahlt haben, erhalten Sie eine ESTA-Antragnummer, die Sie online für den US-Visumantrag verfolgen können. Jedes einzelne US-Visum ist zwei Jahre gültig und berechtigt zu mehreren Besuchen in den USA. Wenn Ihr Ausweis in weniger als zwei Jahren abläuft, ist Ihr Online-USA-Visum nur bis zum Ablaufdatum Ihres Reisepasses gültig. Zahlreiche Länder können ein Online-USA-Visum beantragen, darunter Israel, Portugal, Deutschland, Lettland, Niederlande, Griechenland, Liechtenstein, Schweden, Andorra, Finnland, Frankreich, Irland, Brunei, Kroatien, Schweiz, Italien, Estland, Australien, Südkorea, Japan, Island, Spanien, Belgien, Litauen, Norwegen, Ungarn, Slowakei, Dänemark, Luxemburg, Taiwan, Slowenien, Österreich, Polen, Vereinigtes Königreich, San Marino, Neuseeland, Singapur, Chile, Monaco, Tschechische Republik und Malta.  WHO IS ELIGIBLE to APPLY USA ESTA VISA ? You are a resident or qualified public of a Visa Waiver Program country. You are presently not possessing a Visito visa. Your stay in USA is for 90 days or less. You intend to venture out to the US for business or recreation. Which individual should to apply for USA Visa On the web. In the event that You are a resident of a country which has a settlement with USA for Waiver of Visa Program, and you likewise have no Visitor Visa to USA then you are qualified. Your stay in USA is for under 90 days. Your aim to visit America is for business or entertainment. WHAT documentation is expected to apply USA Visa Online A Legitimate passport(s) from a Visa Waiver Program. Your country must be in the list of Visa Waiver Nations, you should possess a genuine email address to get US Visa On the web.  At the point when you complete and set up the Application and pay the Visa charges, you will get an ESTA application number that can be followed online for US Visa Application. Each allowed individual US Visa Just is for 2 years validity and permits numerous visits to the US OF AMERICA. In case your identification terminates in under two years, your USA Visa Online will be valid just till the passport lapse date. Numerous nations are permitted USA Visa On the web, some of them incorporate, Israel, Portugal, Germany, Latvia, Netherlands, Greece, Liechtenstein, Sweden, Andorra, Finland, France, Ireland, Brunei, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy, Estonia, Australia, Korea, South, Japan, Iceland, Spain, Belgium, Lithuania, Norway, Hungary, Slovakia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Slovenia, Austria, Poland, Joined Realm, San Marino, New Zealand, Singapore, Chile, Monaco, Czech Republic, Malta.

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