#SLA SA

[lonestarflight]

"Dramatic view of the launch of Apollo 4, the first full-up test of the awesome Saturn V, 7:00:01 a.m. (EST), Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center."

Date: November 9, 1967

NAR-Rocketdyne photo no. VEH690

[weirdthoughtsandideas]

VARJE GÅNG JAG TÄNKER SLUTA FILMA SÅ SKER NÅTT NYTT SOM FÅR MIG ATT GAPSKRATTA

[names-boops-gabriel-boops]

Hot take:

Can we please call The Storm light archive the full name or SLA instead of SA???

[discardead]

···　✧✦✧　···　Gore (horror, chaos, weapons) themed NPT

Requested by 🗝️🪦 anon!

Warning: This may be disturbing to some! Mention of Gore — No imagery, just text.

Goryn. Goreine. Goreign. Goré. Goresth. Goresie. Gorine. Gorein. Gorefie. Goristh. Goreish. Gorish. Gorevish. Goremo. Goréamo. Carnigore. Carni. Carnesth. Carnageth. Carnivor. Ammoira. Ammoire. Ammorith. Revolier. Rev. Revo. Revolle. Revoille. Revoir. Reapthor. Reapre. Scyther. Scythesse. Scythier. Pistoille. Pistolle. Dreadyn. Dreadisthe. Sanguine. Sangria. Sanguira. Sanguineia. Sangiene. Sangius. Sangsel. Sangrione. Sangriel. Sangriun. Sangriune. Bloodyse. Bloodyre. Bloodesth. Bloodith. Bloodirse. Bloodisthe. Bloodiste. Bloodyth. Bloodsith. Carnaelle. Carnivelle. Carcass. Carcasse. Carcasthe. Morbelle. Morbesse. Morbith. Morbithe. Morbide. Morbite. Flesh. Fleshara. Guts. Guttyr. Gutsyr. Slashor. Slashyr. Slashira. Slashette. Slashyte. Slashye. Slashiesse. Slashine. Saw. Sawth. Sawthe. Sawedse. Slaughtyr. Slaughtier. Slaughtisse. Killeth. Killesth. Killyre. Killure. Killyn. Killyse. Cadavreth. Cadavre. Cadavrithe. Cadavryse. Cadavrine. Cadavor. Cadavoir. Horraos. Horaos. Chaorror. Chaos. Chaothric. Chaosic. Chaosmic.

saw/saws. com/combat. fi/fight. sho/shoot. sho/shot. ban/bang. bang/bangs. mor/morbid. morb/morbid. ki/kill. ki/kir. mai/maim. sca/scar. blo/blood. ble/bleed. he/hem. hem/hemo. ri/rib. rib/ribs. bon/bone. go/gore. gor/gore. gie/gier. shx/hxr. hx/hxm. thxy/thxm. xt/xts. hur/hurt. wou/wound. bla/blast. blo/blood. sang/sanguine. sa/sar. sae/saem. sae/saer. sey/sem. slash/slasher. sla/slash. hor/horror. sca/scare. re/rev. rev/revolver. ma/mad. mad/ness/madness. madne/madness. san/sanity. cu/cut. sli/slice. gut/guts. gu/gut. fle/flesh. spla/splatter. carc/carcass. cad/cadaver. de/dead. cha/chaos. scy/scythe. scy/scyr. swo/sword. sta/stab. pie/pierce. pier/pierce. sh💥/h💥r. h💥/h💥m. th💥y/th💥m. sh🩸r/h🩸r. h🩸/h🩸m. th🩸y/th🩸m

The Madness return. Prn* echoing Gunshots. Prn* Bloodied Arsenal. Prn* dance with Death. The [noun]'s Kills. Prn* who caused Mayhem. Prn* of Chaos. The [noun] turned to Madness. The Bloodied [noun]. Prn* bloodstained [weapon]. The Blood of [noun]. Prn* who's made for Combat. Prn* who's soaked in Blood. The Bringer of Chaos. The Horror of [name]. The Horror of this [noun]. The Gunslinger in Frenzy. The [noun] in Frenzy. Prn* who's locked and loaded. The Bringer of Death. Prn* Hostility lingering. Prn* whose Hostility lingers. The Hostile [noun]. Prn* from the Horrors. Prn* of the Gore.

[dont-eat-the-algae]

I realize it's been awhile since I posted this

This is a big ass document I made while I was relistening to SLA to find hints of the Ghostbloods and other overarching Cosmere shit, mostly to prove they aren't as bad as they are made out to be by the fandom.

Some of my takes are wrong/bad here btw! I leave them to show how much I've come to learn about the Cosmere.

[leaderpinhead]

Jade - Faerie Circle

Written for @flashfictionfridayofficial

“It was all just an innocent joke.” 

Was how Jade justified his actions later when confronted by Azul. A spur-of-the-moment prank, if you would. Floyd certainly got a kick out of the revelations, giggling at the tale Jade spun and knowing—by keen observation or pure instinct—his brother was a bold-faced liar. 

At the time of the incident, Jade admitted it was just to get a little giggle at the expense of the prefect. 

He smiled at the prefect. Yuu didn’t look very amused. In her defense, she hadn’t been in a very good mood all morning. That was fine with Jade. He wasn’t the one who made a bet and subsequently lost. He simply reaped the benefits of having a sla—helper for the day. 

Yuu pointed at the colony of mushrooms they had discovered on their morning hike. “You seriously think I’d blindly believe a word you say?” 

Jade hummed a chuckle. His gaze followed her finger to the perfect circle of red capped mushrooms beside them. The circumference of the circle was just large enough for a person to stand in. Say a faerie. Or gullible, magicless human. “I’m admittedly hurt to know you trust me so little.” 

“You tried to get me to pick poisonous mushrooms for you less than five minutes ago.” 

“They’re only poisonous if you ingest them.” Jade paused. His smile widened when her cynical glare remained unwavering. “And they may cause a rash for sensitive skin. Their use in alchemy is quite expansive.” 

Yuu’s eyelids fluttered, refusing to blink from sheer stubbornness. “I’m not stepping in the circle.” 

“You would reject such a valuable staple of fae culture?” 

“I know at least three fae who live on campus. None of them have ever mentioned these so-called faerie circles. Not even Lilia.” 

“Ah, but they’re so commonplace, why would they ever think to bring them up in conversation?” Jade argued. He exerted careful control over his expression, shrinking his grin and widening his eyes in a show of faux innocence. “It would be the equivalent of merfolk explaining whirlpools or humans detailing a doorway.” 

“Merfolk don’t use whirlpools to teleport from one side of the ocean to the other,” Yuu insisted. Her gaze became sharper, likely her eyes desperately crying for the relief of the blink she refused to give them. “Floyd would have mentioned that by now.” 

“Ah, but it would be the equi—.” 

“You step into the circle then.” 

Jade feigned sudden shocked. “Me? And risk potentially disrupting my transformation potion? The fae use powerful magic to power their mushroom circles. Powerful enough that I could lose my human form and return to my true form. Could you imagine the sheer panic of losing the ability to breathe? To slowly suffocate as my gills tremble with exertion to—.” 

“Fine!” Yuu snapped. Jade’s feigned shock faltered, and he had to hide his returning grin behind the tips of his fingers. “If it gets us back to campus before lunch, I’ll step into the stupid circle. But for the record, I want it clearly stated that I absolutely don’t believe a word you sa—.” 

A flash of muted light engulfed the prefect the second she planted both feet in the center of the circle. Jade owlishly blinked at the empty mushroom circle. He searched the isolated meadow as if he would find Yuu hiding somewhere along the edge of the tree line. When his search only verified the missing prefect, his focus returned to the mushroom circle. The red capped mushrooms stood innocently in front of him. 

A giggle escaped him before he could swallow it. He hoisted his hiking bag onto his back and grabbed the small sack of mushrooms Yuu carried for the duration of their hike. “Oh, dear! It would look as if my small prank has gone awry. Our poor prefect has been swept away to lands unknown. Whatever shall I do?” 

Jade paused. He carefully nudged the cap of the nearest mushroom. The stalk bent slightly under pressure but sprung back into place when he pulled away. Jade shrugged and clipped the sack of mushrooms onto his belt. “I suppose this is simply beyond my realm of expertise. Surely there is someone more suitable for the task back on campus. I would be remiss to move forward in this endeavor alone. After all, I could be stuck a mere eel out of water if I do not tread lightly.” 

Later, after gathering a heroic rescue party consisting of Grim, Lilia, Kalim, Trey, and a visiting purple cat from Royal Sword Academy and bravely confronting a small band of gnomes, Jade happily chimed “I told you so.” to the most unamused prefect he had the gleeful opportunity of rescuing. 

[il3x]

"sla" as a stormlight archives abbreviation makes me laugh so hard because it's indubitably better than sa but also. Also.

it means salad

[cyrlrhnrc19]

Day 12 : September 23, 2024

Pictorial namin for Mr. & Ms. STI and nag practice din kami sa pag lakad lakad namin tapos andami ko rin nakilalang friends and lahat nmn sla maayos maging kaibigan. And after nung pictorial for candidates kumain muna kami ng mga friends sa mcdo and pag balik namin sa school tuloy ulit yung practice, sobrang nakakapagod lng sya pero kaya nmn

[mmepastel]

Hop hop hop, c’est les vacances, je poursuis ma fixette sur Lola Lafon.

Elle a décidément beaucoup de talent, je me suis encore fait avoir, en lisant ce roman. Comme il était fondé sur un événement réel, j’ai cru que le personnage de Gene Neveva était également vrai. Elle est vraiment douée pour créer des personnages auquel on croit.

Bref, je ne connaissais pas du tout l’histoire incroyable de cette jeune Patricia Hearst, fille d’un magnat de la presse américain, qui se fit enlever par un groupuscule libertaire et révolutionnaire, le SLA, en février 1974. Le truc dingue, c’est que 2 mois à peine plus tard, la riche héritière proclamait être leur alliée et combattre auprès d’eux. Elle participa même à des braquages de banque !!!

Histoire réelle foutraque où on ne comprend rien, et le roman participe à cette confusion en multipliant les lectrices des événements : la narratrice qu’on découvre à mi roman, l’universitaire chargée de rédiger un rapport pour la défense lorsque Patty est arrêtée et s’apprête à être jugée, et au milieu, Violaine, étudiante engagée par la charismatique enseignante américaine, un peu perdue, dévouée. Chacune épluche le dossier, les fameuses déclarations successives de Patricia qui communique avec ses parents (et le FBI) sur bandes enregistrées, épie les photos, les rapports de psychiatres, le passé de la jeune fille pour savoir si elle a subi un lavage de cerveau (ce qu’on semble désormais confondre avec le syndrome de Stockholm). Elles discutent, supputent, argumentent, tâtonnent. Comme pour Nadia Comaneci dans son roman précédent, l’autrice met un point d’honneur à laisser les questions ouvertes et à ne pas trancher. On n’aura pas d’explication finale ferme.

Peu importe, ce n’est pas exactement le sujet me semble-t-il. Ce qui compte, c’est d’assister, dans les années 70 aux différentes réécritures d’une personnalité qui se forme, se transforme, n’est pas figée, évolue et peine à être tout simplement entendue. Ainsi qu’aux écritures des événements qui se superposent à sa voix : celles du père Hearst, celle du petit ami de Patricia, celle du FBI, celle des journaux (dont le chef est le père de Patricia)… l’Amérique toute entière est accro à ce récit renversant. Le SLA veut une justice sociale, de la nourriture pour tous. Comment être en désaccord ? En même temps, ils sont armés jusqu’aux dents. Patricia, la victime, devient bourreau dès qu’elle agrippe une arme. Alors, doit-on la plaindre ou l’exécuter lors d’une arrestation spectacle diffusée en direct devant tout le pays à la télévision ? Les choix politiques de l’époque sont troublants. Lola Lafon capture bien la mort des idéaux de 68, le Flower Power nettement flétri, et l’avènement de l’individualisme et du fric tout puissant des années 80.

Personnellement, j’ai été très touchée par Violaine, en lutte silencieuse, discrète, modeste, contre la détermination de sa destinée. Sans faire de bruit ou de grand fracas, elle se trace une vie à sa manière, qui correspond à ses désirs et son absence d’envie de briller d’aucune manière. Une non-héroïne peut-être vraiment libre.

Bref, encore un livre passionnant de Lola Lafon.

[hawkstack]

Integrating ROSA Applications with AWS Services (CS221)

As cloud-native architectures become the backbone of modern application deployments, combining the power of Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA) with native AWS services unlocks immense value for developers and DevOps teams alike. In this blog post, we explore how to integrate ROSA-hosted applications with AWS services to build scalable, secure, and cloud-optimized solutions — a key skill set emphasized in the CS221 course.

🚀 What is ROSA?

Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA) is a managed OpenShift platform that runs natively on AWS. It allows organizations to deploy Kubernetes-based applications while leveraging the scalability and global reach of AWS, without managing the underlying infrastructure.

With ROSA, you get:

Fully managed OpenShift clusters

Integrated with AWS IAM and billing

Access to AWS services like RDS, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, etc.

Native CI/CD, container orchestration, and operator support

🧩 Why Integrate ROSA with AWS Services?

ROSA applications often need to interact with services like:

Amazon S3 for object storage

Amazon RDS or DynamoDB for database integration

Amazon SNS/SQS for messaging and queuing

AWS Secrets Manager or SSM Parameter Store for secrets management

Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring and logging

Integration enhances your application’s:

Scalability — Offload data, caching, messaging to AWS-native services

Security — Use IAM roles and policies for fine-grained access control

Resilience — Rely on AWS SLAs for critical components

Observability — Monitor and trace hybrid workloads via CloudWatch and X-Ray

🔐 IAM and Permissions: Secure Integration First

A crucial part of ROSA-AWS integration is managing IAM roles and policies securely.

Steps:

Create IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA):

ROSA supports IAM Roles for Service Accounts, allowing pods to securely access AWS services without hardcoding credentials.

Attach IAM Policy to the Role:

Example: An application that uploads files to S3 will need the following permissions:{ "Effect": "Allow", "Action": ["s3:PutObject", "s3:GetObject"], "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket-name/*" }

Annotate OpenShift Service Account:

Use oc annotate to associate your OpenShift service account with the IAM role.

📦 Common Integration Use Cases

1. Storing App Logs in S3

Use a Fluentd or Loki pipeline to export logs from OpenShift to Amazon S3.

2. Connecting ROSA Apps to RDS

Applications can use standard drivers (PostgreSQL, MySQL) to connect to RDS endpoints — make sure to configure VPC and security groups appropriately.

3. Triggering AWS Lambda from ROSA

Set up an API Gateway or SNS topic to allow OpenShift applications to invoke serverless functions in AWS for batch processing or asynchronous tasks.

4. Using AWS Secrets Manager

Mount secrets securely in pods using CSI drivers or inject them using operators.

🛠 Hands-On Example: Accessing S3 from ROSA Pod

Here’s a quick walkthrough:

Create an IAM Role with S3 permissions.

Associate the role with a Kubernetes service account.

Deploy your pod using that service account.

Use AWS SDK (e.g., boto3 for Python) inside your app to access S3.

oc create sa s3-access oc annotate sa s3-access eks.amazonaws.com/role-arn=arn:aws:iam::<account-id>:role/S3AccessRole

Then reference s3-access in your pod’s YAML.

📚 ROSA CS221 Course Highlights

The CS221 course from Red Hat focuses on:

Configuring service accounts and roles

Setting up secure access to AWS services

Using OpenShift tools and operators to manage external integrations

Best practices for hybrid cloud observability and logging

It’s a great choice for developers, cloud engineers, and architects aiming to harness the full potential of ROSA + AWS.

✅ Final Thoughts

Integrating ROSA with AWS services enables teams to build robust, cloud-native applications using best-in-class tools from both Red Hat and AWS. Whether it's persistent storage, messaging, serverless computing, or monitoring — AWS services complement ROSA perfectly.

Mastering these integrations through real-world use cases or formal training (like CS221) can significantly uplift your DevOps capabilities in hybrid cloud environments.

Looking to Learn or Deploy ROSA with AWS?

HawkStack Technologies offers hands-on training, consulting, and ROSA deployment support. For more details www.hawkstack.com 

[lonestarflight]

Cancelled Missions: Apollo-Soyuz Test Program II, with a Salyut Space Station

"The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) had its origins in talks aimed at developing a common U.S./Soviet docking system for space rescue. The concept of a common docking system was first put forward in 1970; it was assumed at that time, however, that the docking system would be developed for future spacecraft, such as the U.S. Space Station/Space Shuttle, not the U.S. Apollo Command and Service Module (CSM) and Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in operation at the time.

A joint U.S./Soviet space mission served the political aims of both countries, however, so the concept of a near-term docking mission rapidly gained momentum. In May 1972, at the superpower summit meeting held in Moscow, President Richard Nixon and Premier Alexei Kosygin signed an agreement calling for an Apollo-Soyuz docking in July 1975.

NASA and its contractors studied ways of expanding upon ASTP even before it was formally approved; in April 1972, for example, McDonnell Douglas proposed a Skylab-Salyut international space laboratory . A year and a half later (September 1973), however, the aerospace trade magazine Aviation Week & Space Technology cited unnamed NASA officials when it reported that, while the Soviets had indicated interest in a 1977 second ASTP flight, the U.S. space agency was 'currently unwilling' to divert funds from Space Shuttle development.

Salyut Apollo docking diagram

Nevertheless, early in 1974 the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, examined whether a second ASTP mission might be feasible in 1977. The 1977 ASTP proposal aimed to fill the expected gap in U.S. piloted space missions between the 1975 ASTP mission and the first Space Shuttle flight.

The brief in-house study focused on mission requirements for which NASA JSC had direct responsibility. FOD assumed that Apollo CSM-119 would serve as the prime 1977 ASTP spacecraft and that the U.S. would again provide the Docking Module (DM) for linking the Apollo CSM with the Soyuz spacecraft. CSM-119 had been configured as the five-seat Skylab rescue CSM; work to modify it to serve as the 1975 ASTP backup spacecraft began as FOD conducted its study, soon after the third and final Skylab crew returned to Earth in February 1974. FOD suggested that, if a backup CSM were deemed necessary for the 1977 ASTP mission, then the incomplete CSM-115 spacecraft should get the job. CSM-115, which resided in storage in California, had been tapped originally for the cancelled Apollo 19 moon landing mission.

FOD also assumed that the ASTP prime crew of Thomas Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton would serve as the backup crew for the 1977 ASTP mission, while the 1975 ASTP backup crew of Alan Bean, Ronald Evans, and Jack Lousma would become the 1977 ASTP prime crew. FOD conceded, however, that this assumption was probably not realistic. If new crewmembers were needed, FOD noted, then training them would require 20 months. They would undergo 500 hours of intensive language instruction during their training.

FOD estimated that Rockwell International support for the 1977 ASTP flight would cost $49.6 million, while new experiments, nine new space suits, and 'government-furnished equipment' would total $40 million. Completing and modifying CSM-115 for its backup role would cost $25 million. Institutional costs — for example, operating Mission Control and the Command Module Simulator (CMS), printing training manuals and flight documentation, and keeping the cafeteria open after hours — would add up to about $15 million. This would bring the total cost to $104.7 million without the backup CSM and $129.7 million with the backup CSM.

The FOD study identified 'two additional major problems' facing the 1977 ASTP mission, both of which involved NASA JSC's Space Shuttle plans. The first was that the CMS had to be removed to make room for planned Space Shuttle simulators. Leaving it in place to support the 1977 ASTP mission would postpone Shuttle simulator availability.

A thornier problem was that 75% of NASA JSC's existing flight controllers (about 100 people) would be required for the 1977 ASTP in the six months leading up to and during the mission. In the same period, NASA planned to conduct "horizontal" Space Shuttle flight tests. These would see a Shuttle Orbiter flown atop a modified 747; later, the aircraft would release the Orbiter for an unpowered glide back to Earth. FOD estimated that NASA JSC would need to hire new flight controllers if it had to support both the 1977 ASTP and the horizontal flight tests. The new controllers would receive training to support Space Shuttle testing while veteran controllers supported the 1977 ASTP.

The ASTP Apollo CSM (CSM-111) lifted off on a Saturn IB rocket on 15 July 1975 with astronauts Thomas Stafford, Vance Brand, and Donald Slayton on board. The ASTP Saturn IB, the last rocket of the Saturn family to fly, lifted off from Launch Complex (LC) 39 Pad B, one of two Saturn V pads at Kennedy Space Center, not the LC 34 and LC 37 pads used for Saturn IB launches in the Apollo lunar program. This was because NASA had judged that maintaining the Saturn IB pads for Skylab and ASTP would be too costly. A 'pedestal' (nicknamed the 'milkstool') raised the Skylab 2, 3, and 4 and ASTP Saturn IB rockets so that they could use the Pad 39B Saturn V umbilicals and crew access arm.

Once in orbit, the ASTP CSM turned and docked with the DM mounted on top of the Saturn IB's second stage. It then withdrew the DM from the stage and set out in pursuit of the Soyuz 19 spacecraft, which had launched about eight hours before the Apollo CSM with cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov on board. The two craft docked on 17 July and undocked for the final time on July 19. Soyuz 19 landed on 21 July. The ASTP Apollo CSM, the last Apollo spacecraft to fly, splashed down near Hawaii on 24 July 1975 — six years to the day after Apollo 11, the first piloted Moon landing mission, returned to Earth.

The proposal for a 1977 ASTP repeat gained little traction. Though talks aimed at a U.S. Space Shuttle docking with a Soviet Salyut space station had resumed in May 1975, no plans for new U.S.-Soviet manned missions existed when the ASTP Apollo splashed down. Shuttle-Salyut negotiators made progress in 1975-1976, but the U.S. deferred signing an agreement until after the results of the November 1976 election were known.

In May 1977, the sides formally agreed that a Shuttle-Salyut mission should occur. In September 1978, however, NASA announced that talks had ended pending results of a comprehensive U.S. government review. Following the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, work toward joint U.S.-Soviet piloted space missions was abandoned on advice from the U.S. Department of State. It would resume a decade later as the Soviet Union underwent radical internal changes that led to its collapse in 1991 and the rebirth of the Soviet space program as the Russian space program."

-Article from "No Shortage of Dreams" blog: link

Drew Granston: link

source, source, source

[dumpling0530]

Pota i delete na tann i block tann sla i delete tann na photos wala ko gusto may makita da na picture n isa. isli ang password mo pangisli tann tann wala ko labot basta dulaon mo na kag islan mo ang password mo sa amo na na account nd nako gusto ma open na. Okay

[titaninfrasejahtera]

Mengenal Titan Infra Sejahtera Penggerak Infrastruktur Energi Berkelanjutan di Sumatera Selatan

PT Titan Infra Sejahtera membangun ekosistem logistik terintegrasi yang tidak hanya mengoptimalkan rantai pasok batubara, tetapi juga mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi berkelanjutan. Dalam lima tahun terakhir, perusahaan ini telah menjadi katalisator perubahan, mengubah tantangan infrastruktur menjadi peluang strategis. Sumatera Selatan, dengan cadangan batubara mencapai 22,5 miliar ton, merupakan penyangga utama industri energi Indonesia.

Mengurai Masalah Infrastruktur: Jalan Khusus dan Efisiensi Logistik

Sebagai penyumbang 16% produksi batubara nasional, Sumatera Selatan kerap terbebani oleh ketergantungan pada jalan umum untuk distribusi batubara. Truk-truk berat dengan muatan 40 ton menyebabkan kerusakan jalan, kemacetan kronis di jalur Lintas Timur Sumatera, dan polusi udara yang memicu protes warga. PT Titan Infra Sejahtera menjawab masalah ini dengan membangun jalan khusus batubara sepanjang 118 kilometer yang menghubungkan tiga kabupaten: Lahat, Muara Enim, dan PALI.

Jalan ini, dikelola anak perusahaan PT Servo Lintas Raya, dirancang dengan struktur beton bertulang yang mampu menahan beban ekstrem. Dilengkapi sistem pemantauan GPS dan posko pengawasan 24 jam, jalan ini mengurangi waktu tempuh truk dari 12 jam menjadi 8 jam per trip. "Ini bukan sekadar efisiensi, tapi upaya mengurangi dampak sosial bagi masyarakat," tegas Direktur Utama PT Titan Infra Sejahtera dalam wawancara virtual.

Berdasarkan data Dinas Perhubungan Sumsel, jalan khusus ini telah mengalihkan 1.200 truk/hari dari jalan umum, mengurangi kerusakan jalan sebesar 40% sejak 2020. Selain itu, emisi CO2 berkurang 15.000 ton/tahun berkat optimasi rute dan pengurangan waktu operasi.

Operasi Terintegrasi: Dari Tambang ke Pasar Global

Kekuatan PT Titan Infra Sejahtera terletak pada integrasi tiga pilar utama:

Jaringan Jalan Khusus

Selain jalur utama 118 km, perusahaan merencanakan perluasan 25 km ke area tambang baru di Prabumulih pada 2025. Investasi senilai Rp 450 miliar ini ditargetkan meningkatkan kapasitas angkut menjadi 25 juta ton/tahun.

Pelabuhan Swarnadwipa: Gerbang Ekspor Modern

Pelabuhan seluas 62 hektar di bawah PT Swarnadwipa Dermaga Jaya menjadi tulang punggung ekspor. Dengan dermaga dalam (18 meter) dan conveyor otomatis berkecepatan 4.500 ton/jam, pelabuhan ini memangkas waktu bongkar muat dari 7 hari menjadi 3 hari per kapal. Tahun 2023, pelabuhan ini mengekspor 12 juta ton batubara ke Tiongkok, India, dan Vietnam, menyumbang 15% dari total ekspor batubara Sumsel.

Intermediate Stockpile: Penyangga Rantai Pasok

Dua fasilitas stockpile—Stockpile 107 (65 hektar) dan Stockpile 36 (80 hektar)—berfungsi sebagai penyangga strategis. Stockpile 107 mengolah batubara kalori rendah (4.200–5.000 kcal/kg) untuk PLTU lokal, sementara Stockpile 36 fokus pada batubara kalori tinggi (6.000–6.500 kcal/kg) untuk ekspor. Keduanya dilengkapi crusher berkapasitas 23.000–30.000 ton/hari, memastikan kontinuitas pasok meski cuaca ekstrem.

Dampak Ekonomi: Mendorong Pertumbuhan Regional

Keberadaan PT Titan Infra Sejahtera telah mengubah lanskap ekonomi Sumatera Selatan:

Peningkatan Volume Ekspor: Dari 14 juta ton (2022) menjadi 18,8 juta ton (2023), dengan proyeksi 21,5 juta ton di 2024.

Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja: Menciptakan 2.500 lapangan kerja langsung, termasuk 30% bagi warga lokal.

Penghematan Biaya Logistik: Mitra tambang seperti PT Bara Energi Lestari menghemat 20% biaya logistik, meningkatkan margin keuntungan 12%.

"Kehadiran Titan meningkatkan daya saing batubara Sumsel di pasar global," ujar Andi Bastoni, Kepala Dinas ESDM Sumatera Selatan. Pada 2023, kontribusi perusahaan terhadap PDRB sektor pertambangan mencapai Rp 6,2 triliun, atau 9% dari total PDRB pertambangan provinsi.

Kemitraan Strategis: Kolaborasi dengan Tambang Lokal

PT Titan tidak hanya melayani tambang afiliasi tetapi juga 15 tambang pihak ketiga melalui skema service level agreement (SLA). Kemitraan ini mencakup paket layanan lengkap: pengangkutan, penyimpanan, hingga pengapalan. Misalnya, PT Batu Prima Mandiri yang sebelumnya kesulitan akses ke pelabuhan, kini bisa mengekspor 500.000 ton/tahun melalui jaringan Titan.

"Biaya logistik kami turun dari 30% menjadi 10% dari total produksi," kata Direktur PT Bara Energi Lestari. Kolaborasi ini juga membuka akses tambang kecil ke pasar global, dengan jaminan pengiriman tepat waktu melalui sistem logistik canggih.

Inisiatif Berkelanjutan: CSR dan Perlindungan Lingkungan

PT Titan Infra Sejahtera tidak hanya berfokus pada keuntungan, tetapi juga membangun harmoni dengan lingkungan dan masyarakat:

Program CSR: Membangun 6 jembatan darurat, pelatihan kewirausahaan untuk 750 ibu rumah tangga, dan beasiswa pendidikan bagi 120 anak kurang mampu.

Restorasi Lingkungan: Penanaman 50.000 pohon mangrove di pesisir Banyuasin untuk mencegah abrasi dan menyerap emisi karbon.

Transisi Energi: Rencana pemasangan panel surya 5 MW di Pelabuhan Swarnadwipa pada 2025, mengurangi ketergantungan pada diesel sebesar 40%.

"Kami berkomitmen mengurangi jejak karbon operasional sebesar 25% pada 2030," tambah Direktur Utama.

Tantangan dan Visi Masa Depan

Meski sukses, PT Titan menghadapi tantangan seperti fluktuasi harga batubara dan regulasi pemerintah yang dinamis. Menyikapi hal ini, perusahaan merancang strategi diversifikasi:

Ekspansi ke Komoditas Lain: Mulai 2026, Titan akan mengelola CPO dan bijih besi, memanfaatkan infrastruktur yang ada.

Penguatan Teknologi Digital: Integrasi AI untuk prediksi permintaan pasar dan optimasi rute logistik.

Ekspansi Geografis: Menjajaki kerja sama di Kalimantan dan Sulawesi untuk replikasi model bisnis terintegrasi.

"Kami ingin menjadi one-stop logistics solution untuk berbagai sumber daya alam," tegas Direktur Utama.

Model Kolaborasi untuk Masa Depan Berkelanjutan

PT Titan Infra Sejahtera membuktikan bahwa investasi infrastruktur terintegrasi mampu mengubah potensi sumber daya alam menjadi kekuatan ekonomi berkelanjutan. Dengan kombinasi inovasi teknologi, kemitraan strategis, dan komitmen lingkungan, perusahaan ini tidak hanya memperkuat posisi Indonesia di pasar batubara global, tetapi juga menjadi contoh pengelolaan pertambangan yang bertanggung jawab. Di tengah transisi energi, peran Titan sebagai jembatan antara masa lalu dan masa depan semakin vital, membuktikan bahwa industri ekstraktif bisa berjalan seiring dengan prinsip keberlanjutan.

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1. Contact Centre Trainee (Midrand) Position SummaryCompany: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) |Industry: Aviation / Customer Service | Job Category: Call Centre / Customer Service | Location: Midrand, South Africa | Listing Reference: SA-334 | Listing Status: Open | Contract Type: Fixed-Term (1–2 Years) | Remuneration: Market Related | EE Position: Yes | Closing Date: 06 May 2025 | IntroductionThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is seeking dynamic, professional, and customer-centric individuals to fill the position of Contact Centre Trainee at its Midrand office. This exciting opportunity offers entry into one of South Africa’s most respected aviation bodies, providing support to clients through multiple communication channels. If you're a passionate communicator who thrives in client-facing roles, this trainee programme offers a structured pathway into a service-oriented career within the aviation industry. Job Description:The Contact Centre Trainee role is designed to support the SACAA's customer service objectives by providing efficient and professional end-to-end service to clients via telephone, email, and digital communication platforms. The position demands excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, ensuring that client satisfaction is prioritised in every interaction. Key responsibilities include: - Handling inbound calls, emails, and online queries with professionalism and courtesy - Assisting clients with product, service, and account-related enquiries - Accurately recording and updating customer information in the CRM system - Escalating unresolved issues to senior staff or relevant departments - Collaborating with team members to achieve service level targets and KPIs - Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of SACAA products, services, and policies - Monitoring and enhancing the customer experience through regular feedback collection - Sending post-interaction customer satisfaction surveys - Following up on all queries until resolution, adhering to service level agreements (SLAs) Administrative tasks include: - Preparing and packaging documentation for departmental meetings - Circulating information within the department and maintaining records - Filing and tracking documents for easy access and auditing - Supporting coordination of departmental meetings and functions - Recording communication logs and maintaining consistent documentation - Liaising with internal departments to meet client requirements - Gathering and analysing statistics for management reporting Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate for this position is a junior-level professional with a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service. They are a quick learner, possess a positive attitude, and are enthusiastic about starting a career in client engagement and communication within a structured, reputable organisation. Minimum requirements: - Grade 12 / Matric certificate - A National Diploma in one of the following fields: - Marketing - Communications - Consumer Studies - Business Administration - Management Studies - Or any equivalent relevant qualification Preferred qualification: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Consumer Studies, Business Administration, Management Studies, or related field Experience required: - At least 1 year of experience in a call centre or client services environment Role Responsibility:The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by being the first line of communication for all client interactions. This entails effective handling of inbound communications, timely issue resolution, clear communication, and professional documentation of all interactions. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the Contact Centre Trainee will manage administrative tasks that support the department’s operational needs. Key duties include: - Ensuring all customer complaints and queries are resolved within SLA timelines - Logging all interactions into the approved CRM systems, - Responding to both internal and external client requests in a courteous and professional manner - Tracking and updating enquiry status until resolution is confirmed - Assisting with customer satisfaction evaluations and reports - Maintaining a consistent and positive public image of the SACAA Skills & Attributes:The SACAA is looking for candidates who demonstrate a blend of professionalism, technical competence, and a customer-first mindset. The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes: - Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written - Customer-centric mindset – empathetic, responsive, and patient - Attention to detail – accurate data entry and documentation - Team player – collaborates well with others to meet service goals - Tech-savvy – comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools - Time management – efficient handling of multiple queries and administrative tasks - Problem-solving – ability to think critically and resolve issues proactively - Adaptability – thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - Organisational skills – effective record keeping and information management - Commitment to service excellence – consistently goes above and beyond for client satisfaction Why Join SACAA?Working at the SACAA not only places you at the heart of South Africa’s civil aviation landscape but also equips you with invaluable skills in client service, administrative operations, and stakeholder engagement. The organisation prides itself on professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal launchpad for young professionals seeking to gain meaningful experience in a regulatory environment. In line with the SACAA’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. All shortlisted candidates will undergo a security vetting process in accordance with Section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009. How to ApplyInterested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the SACAA careers portal or designated application platform. Ensure that your application includes a detailed CV, certified copies of your academic qualifications, and a motivation letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. 2. Inspector: Dangerous Goods X2 (Midrand) Position Summary Company: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) |Industry: Aviation / Transport Safety Regulation | Job Category: Aviation Safety & Security | Location: Midrand, Gauteng | Listing Reference: SA-338 | Listing Status: Active | Contract Type: Permanent | Remuneration: Market Related | EE Position: Yes | Closing Date: 25 April 2025 | Introduction The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the role of Inspector: Dangerous Goods (x2 positions). This exciting and critical role is based in Midrand and plays a key function in regulating and promoting the safe air transport of dangerous goods in compliance with national and international standards. As part of SACAA's mission to uphold aviation safety and security, these inspectors will be instrumental in oversight, compliance enforcement, and industry liaison initiatives. Job Description As an Inspector: Dangerous Goods, you will ensure that the transport of hazardous materials by air adheres strictly to ICAO Technical Instructions and Civil Aviation Regulations. You will conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments, and investigations, while also providing expert technical guidance and assisting in developing regulatory and procedural frameworks. Your main responsibilities include: - Planning and conducting audits and inspections in line with ISO procedures - Evaluating risk assessments and recommending risk mitigation strategies - Performing compliance assessments for training instructors and flight operations - Managing findings, reports, and non-compliance databases - Enforcing regulations through follow-ups and formal proceedings - Contributing to regulatory development and legal instrument amendments - Providing industry support and feedback to internal and external stakeholders - Processing exemption applications and foreign operator permits - Promoting safety awareness within the aviation industry Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, you should possess: Minimum Qualifications: - National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 in a relevant field - Dangerous Goods Certification Ideal Qualifications: - National Diploma in Safety Management or NQF Level 7 equivalent - Assessor and/or Moderator Certificates - Train-the-Trainer certification Experience: - A minimum of 3 years in aviation safety, aviation security, or dangerous goods handling - Dangerous Goods Instructor experience will be a distinct advantage Role Responsibility The Inspector will work within SACAA’s Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods Department. The position involves extensive regulatory work, including technical assessments, policy input, and the approval of training materials and operations manuals. Additional responsibilities include: - Monitoring and improving industry compliance - Acting as liaison with local stakeholders - Participating in aviation safety promotions - Supporting investigations of aviation incidents and accidents - Drafting and submitting enforcement documentation - Developing training and promotional materials for the industry - Providing input on legislative and regulatory frameworks Skills & Attributes To thrive in this regulatory and enforcement environment, the ideal candidate should exhibit: - Technical Knowledge: Strong grasp of ICAO Technical Instructions and South African Civil Aviation Regulations - Attention to Detail: Precision in inspections, investigations, and documentation - Analytical Skills: Ability to assess risk and compliance effectively - Communication Skills: Professional and clear interaction with internal departments and external stakeholders - Report Writing: High proficiency in drafting reports, manuals, and enforcement documentation - Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience in liaising with industry players - Regulatory Insight: Understanding of safety culture and regulatory frameworks in civil aviation - Organizational Ability: Skilled in data and document management, record keeping, and administrative control - Problem Solving: Competence in investigating non-compliance and identifying practical solutions - Team Collaboration: Work effectively with SACAA units and cross-functional teams The Inspector: Dangerous Goods role is ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the aviation safety and regulatory environment. If you are passionate about compliance, safety, and contributing to the aviation industry’s security culture, this position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and national influence. Click here to apply We wish you well in your applications Read the full article

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Kanina na-late na ako nagising mga 10am na di na rin nakapasok sa class ni sir rouie and after nun ginawa ko na muna yung ibang activities namin para di ako masyado mastress and sobrang sama padin ng pakiramdam ko on and off yung lagnat grabe and then pinag drive ko lng sla lola at lolo yun lng nmn ginawa ko this day.