#atsks

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Head empty, purely Korvid McAllister, silly apocalypse mortician guy.

[battiegutz]

still dont have a name fr this iteration but ive figured out april nd karai will be more of main characters than th turts :3 ofc th turts will be main characters too but april nd karai will be like. MAIN characters yknow

[saxafimedianetwork]

Ethiopia Worried over Arms Shipments To Somalia

Concerns rise in #Ethiopia over recent arms shipments to #Somalia, citing risks of exacerbating conflict & potential diversion to terrorist groups. Calls for cautious management of military aid as regional dynamics become increasingly complex. #Somaliland

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Judul Buku : Aku Tidak Sedang Kehilangan

Karya : Kak Najwa Dzahin

Bogor, 14 Agustus 2023 | 23.41 WIB

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i took a breathe after writing this i think this counts as vent so feel free to delete or whatever fuck it who cares

BPD culture is messaging your friend an SOS message about someone you watned to date likely abandonning you and they shrug it off because they think the screenshot you took was of your idscord with them and they sorta laugh it off and go to ned in the 14 minutes it took you to finish the fucking atsk your patents forced uou to do rigjt at that time and you know she's in bed it's her bedtim but you can't help but think that she did it intentionally becaise she know you well enough to knoe when you're texting panicked anf she knows you well enoigh to know whn youre serious and therefore she knows you're serious ad she went to bef even though shes regulatly gpne hours apst her bedtone so sje coild chay with you about merfolk and you cany chake the feeling that she hates you and shes laighung about it and you have no other form of contact with her to get her attention or try to beg for anuthing ebcause rationally you know its not true bit instead youre leeft freaking the fuck out and trying not to sob uncontrollably and scream because you'll just get yelled at by your parents and nothing will bet better

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[wandaluvstacos]

CHAPTER TEN IS NOW UP

In the city of Yukiktrum, the hierarchy is clear even when the laws are not: Alphrim rule, betsra serve, and ometki bear young. Claiming a part of the city is easy, but keeping your territory is not, so Alprhim like Chramkut govern with talon and tooth. Maintaining power means control access to ometki, and by selling access to both them and their eggs, Chramkut has turned Themself into a ruthless and wealthy warlord.

Untkra once served as Chramkut’s prime ometki, but that time has passed, and Untkra has been replaced by someone younger. After one failed escape, it was only Untkra’s history with Chramkut that saved them from execution. Untkra knows that getting caught trying again will get them executed, but Unktra is willing to sacrifice everything if it means leaving the conflict-ridden city of Yukiktrum behind. This time, Chramkut’s prime laden ometki wants out, and they’ve begged for Untkra’s help. Untkra is done bearing offspring Untkra will never meet. It’s this way or death.

However, the desert landscape beyond the walls of Yukiktrum is hostile and unknown, and there’s no guarantee that there’s anything out there worth escaping to. What Untkra may not be ready for is what hope lays beyond the dunes, and the redemption that a new home can offer. Yet when another ometki needs saving, Yukiktrum calls Untkra back in what could be Untkra’s most daring rescue yet. 

Genre: Sci-Fi

Rating: 18+

T/W: This story is dark in nature, and while nothing explicit is ever shown, there are repeated references to rape (including underage), sexual slavery, and I suppose what equates to child trafficking (is selling eggs considered child trafficking?). There is also violence, murder, drug use, and prejudice/bigotry. This story also contains the trappings of a/b/o. It’s not so closely married to the trope as most a/b/o fics, but it is quite obviously based on it. 

Anyway, don’t read if you think egg-laying a/b/o aliens is weird, lol. Otherwise, welcome to the show!

Excerpt:

“It’s absolutely terrible, right? Pure propaganda. No one can act for shit. But you have to admit, the fight scenes are rather good. Leave it to an Alphrim to choreograph the violent bits perfectly. I used to watch that movie as a child with my Alphri-gam. Not really material for children, but I was wise beyond my years in the way most of us have to be.”

“So you live here with your Alphri-gam?”

For the first time, a hint of melancholy touched Taimrak’s voice. “Ah, no. We left Yukiktrum because our neighborhood was attacked with shells and choking gas. My Alphri-gam protected my face, but in doing so they inhaled a lot of the gas. They only lasted a few weeks after we arrived here.”

“I… I am sorry,” Untkra replied, unsure of what to say. “What about your bet-itlapt?”

“Died when I was a child.”

“That is unfortunate.”

“Did you know either of your parents?”

Untkra shook their head. “No. Never. I was raised by elder ometki.”

“Couldn’t one of them had been your atsk-om?”

“Maybe. I don’t know.” Untkra was about to remind Taimrak that they probably didn’t know who their atsk-om was either, but figured that might be rude.

“They don’t keep track of that sort of thing?”

“Of course they do. They didn’t tell me though.”

“Could that mean one of your…” Taimrak paused, as if unsure whether they should ask. “Could that mean one of your children lived with you at the brothel?”

Untkra had considered the possibility many times. Untkra was old enough now that their eldest children would have reached sexual maturity. Often Untkra would stand outside the fence between the brothel and the nursery where ometki children were kept separate and watch the younglings skip along behind their elderly ometki caregivers. They did not yet know of the horrors that awaited them, and when Untkra stopped producing eggs, they’d probably be moved into the nursery to babysit with the other forgotten ometki, no longer valuable beyond what menial labor they could provide. Untkra’s life as incubator and prostitute was miserable, but the value of their eggs meant that only Chramkut had the right to order physical punishment, so Untkra didn’t live under the constant threat of violence beyond that done at the hands of doctors. Once Untkra grew old, not only would they constantly have to fear for their safety, but every day they’d have to look into the eyes of innocent children and pretend their futures contained any hope. Beyond that, Untkra would have to wonder if any of them were theirs.

[elizavetamironova1]

Week 6. Critical Self-Reflectivity: How Do I Think About My Thinking Processes?

In the sixth week of training, our group visited Sim Lim Square to analyze design problems and find ways to improve solutions proposed by previous designeFrs. During this event, we identified one of the pronounced problems in navigating the mall. It consisted in the lack of development of information transfer technologies, such as interactive maps and logical location of stores, as well as in excessive design overload, where a person could quickly get confused.

During this lesson, it occurred to me that the mall did not provide equipment for convenient and understandable movement of people with disabilities (Figure 1).

As a designer, I can say that this problem goes far beyond a single shopping mall. In the digital world, we face similar challenges when creating interfaces. Designers often do not take into account the needs of users with various disabilities, such as visual, hearing, or motor impairments. This leads to the creation of digital products that are not truly inclusive and accessible to all users (Figure 2).

Therefore, after deep reflection and analysis of my professional activity, I came to realize that my previous projects in the field of web design do not fully meet modern accessibility standards for users with disabilities. This moment of self-criticism was an important incentive for me to rethink my design approaches and strive to create more versatile and accessible digital products in the future.

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References:

1. University of Washington Web-Page, "Large-Scale Analysis Finds Many Mobile Apps Are Inaccessible", March 1, 2021. https://create.uw.edu/initiatives/large-scale-analysis-finds-many-mobile-apps-are-inaccessible/ (Accessed September 20)

2. WebAIM Web-Page, The WebAIM Million, "The 2024 report on the accessibility of the top 1,000,000 home pages", Mar 28, 2024. https://webaim.org/projects/million/. (Accessed September 20)

3. Pew Research Center Web-Site, "Americans with disabilities less likely than those without to own some digital devices", Andrew Perrin and Sara Atske, Sept 10, 2021. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/09/10/americans-with-disabilities-less-likely-than-those-without-to-own-some-digital-devices/ (Accessed September 22)

4. Click-Away Pound Web-Site, "The report of the Click-Away Pound Survey 2019", Rick Williams & Steve Brownlow, February 2020. https://clickawaypound.com (Accessed September 22)

[ghsheet]

Ethiopia foreign minister calls for joint efforts to maintain peace in Horn of Africa

Ethiopia foreign minister calls for joint efforts to maintain peace in Horn of Africa Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Taye Atske Selassie has called for joint efforts among countries in the Horn of Africa to fight Al Shabaab in Somalia. Briefing journalists Friday in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, Atske Selassie said that Al Shabaab is "well-equipped" to carry out deadly attacks in the Horn of Africa region, noting that countries in the region must unite more than ever before to defend the terror activities of Al Shabaab and keep it at bay. The Foreign minister said Ethiopia is committed to jointly fighting the terrorist group by providing unreserved military and other support to Somalia until the Somali National Army (SNA) can deal with security challenges in the country by itself. He also said cou

[somalilandcurrentnews]

Egypt and Ethiopia discuss Post-ATMIS Somalia

Egypt’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mohamed Omar Gad, on Thursday met with Ethiopia’s Minister for  Foreign Affairs – Taye Atske-Selassie. According to a brief disclosure from the Ministry, bilateral, regional and multilateral “issues of concern” were discussed. Sudan, “Al-Shabaab threat to Somalia” and the region as well as the Post-ATMIS situation in Somalia are among those that were discussed,…

[irfanfarid998]

Week 11: Digital Citizenship and Conflict: Social Media Governance

For social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to remain a moral and secure online space, social media governance is essential. It includes the guidelines, policies, and procedures that control data protection, user behavior, and content moderation. Good governance tackles issues like disinformation and privacy concerns while encouraging resposible digital citizenship. This paper examins social media governance's essential elements, implementation tactics, and effects on digital interactions.

User conduct standards, content moderation procedures, and privacy safeguards are all part of social media governance. In order to establish guidelines for appropriate content and to uphold safety in the community, social media sites such as Facebook publish their community standards (Meta). Similar to this, Twitter enforces guidelines to prevent false information, especially during imporant occasions like the Covid-19 pandemic.

Social media governance encourages moral conduct online and gives user the authority to participate appropriately. Governance frameworks help create a safer online environment by preventing misinformation and safeguarding user data (Park, 2023). In order to practice responsible Digital citizenship, one must be aware of the consequences of one's online behaviour and make constructive contributions to online communities.

Effectient social media governance is essential for handling the complexity of online relationships. Platforms can maintain user safety and trust by putting strong policies into place, taking advantage of technology advancements, and encouraging cooperation among users. Maintaining a healthy digital society and navigating the changing digital landscape requires constant governance adaptation adn improvement.

Facebook Community Standards. (n.d.). Transparency.meta. Retrieved June 18, 2024, from https://transparency.meta.com/en-gb/policies/community-standards/

Atske, S., & Atske, S. (2024, May 8). How Americans view data privacy. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/10/18/how-americans-view-data-privacy/#:~:text=Our%20survey%20finds%20that%20a,how%20companies%20use%20people's%20data.

[bernese-mountain-dyke]

got atsked my pronouns before my interview even started yesterday so like. I think I’m getting a good grade in gender

[battiegutz]

concepts fr th new iteration idk tho might go more beak-like w their snouts i feel like itd suit them??

[saxafimedianetwork]

Ethiopia Denounces Egyptian Threats In Letter To UNSC

#Ethiopia urges #UNSC to address #Egypt's repeated threats to use force over #GERD filling. Committed to defending national dev't projects & ready for genuine negotiations, ET rejects EG's unfounded allegations & calls for bilateral resolution." #Ethiopia urges #UNSC to address #Egypt's repeated threats to use force over #GERD filling. Committed to defending national dev't projects & ready for genuine negotiations, ET rejects EG's unfounded allegations & calls for bilateral resolution."

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HIII THIS IS FOR UR TAROT GAME 🩷 im ATSK and the person in my mind is KABN. thank u smmmmm

blackpink rosé

[ngoclnm]

[WEEK 5] From Likes to Action: Can Clicking Change the World?

We've all seen them: the powerful hashtags, the heart-wrenching stories, the calls to action flooding our social media feeds. But how much impact do these online campaigns truly have? Are we just "slacktivists," clicking buttons from the comfort of our couches, or can online activism translate into real-world change? Let's dive into the debate between clicktivism vs. real-world action, exploring the effectiveness of each and how we can bridge the gap for maximum impact.

The Power of Hashtag Activism

Social networking services (SNSs) have been acknowledged as the key channel for protests and social movements (Markham 2016), mainly due to the social media functions that make it possible for users to communicate with others in an easier, faster, and more diverse way. Hashtag is one of those functions. Hashtag movement, or hashtag activism, refers to actively utilizing the hashtag function of SNSs for social change (Dadas 2018). Since it can facilitate in spreading of awareness and information on a social issue, hashtags can be a useful tool for activists who struggle for social changes (Crandall & Cunningham 2016).

Remember the #BlackLivesMatter movement? It started online, igniting protests worldwide and putting racial injustice on the global agenda. About 44 million tweets were using the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag over the last decade (Atske 2023). Experts even say #BlackLivesMatter generated a national discussion about race that arguably would not have happened, at least not with the same force, had it not been for the power of social media (Chuck 2015).

But is it just Slacktivism?

At the same time, social media is criticized as a means of activism. A common critique is that online activism is really ‘slacktivism’ wherein digital technology users are only involved in a movement insofar as participation is easy and convenient compared to traditional or offline activism which requires a much greater time and physical investment (Gladwell 2010). Sharing a post might make us feel good, but does it translate into lasting change? They point out the fleeting nature of online trends, the echo chambers we create, and the potential for performative activism, where actions are more about self-promotion than genuine impact.

Is it… tho?

The real power of a movement lies in the action that follows. Take Black Lives Matter as an example. After George Floyd’s killing, pressure from BLM Los Angeles and massive protests, the council unanimously approved a measure to develop an unarmed model of crisis response that would replace police officers with community-based responders for nonviolent calls. Companies like Peloton, Disney, Facebook and others have spoken up against racial injustice, while the CEO of Netflix donated $120 million to historically Black colleges and universities. Meanwhile, Seth Rogen, Steve Carrell and others have donated to bail funds for protesters (Asmelash 2020). With protests erupting across the country, people donating to bail funds and mutual aid organizations, and a renewed push for police reform and accountability, the activism that was sparked on social media definitely translated into real-world change.

Bridging the Click-Action Gap

So, how do we harness the power of online movements while ensuring they lead to tangible results? Here are some key strategies:

Go beyond the click: Sharing is great, but don't stop there! Research the cause, donate to relevant organizations, volunteer your time, and attend local events.

Connect online and offline: Use online platforms to organize real-world actions like protests, petition signings, or voter registration drives.

Challenge your echo chamber: Seek out diverse perspectives, engage in respectful dialogue, and be open to learning from others.

Focus on long-term impact: Don't get swayed by fleeting trends. Choose movements you're truly passionate about and commit to sustained action.

Online activism is a powerful tool, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. By combining online awareness with real-world action, we can amplify our voices, mobilize communities, and create lasting change 🌐✊🏽

References

Asmelash, L 2020, ‘How Black Lives Matter went from a hashtag to a global rallying cry’, CNN, viewed <https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/26/us/black-lives-matter-explainer-trnd/index.html>.

Atske, S 2023, ‘1. Ten years of #BlackLivesMatter on Twitter’, Pew Research Center: Internet, Science & Tech, viewed <https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/06/29/ten-years-of-blacklivesmatter-on-twitter/>.

Chuck, E 2015, ‘#BlackLivesMatter: How a Hashtag Became a Digital Civil Rights Anthem’, NBC News, NBC News, viewed <https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/blacklivesmatter-how-hashtag-became-digital-civil-rights-anthem-n405316>.

Crandall, H & Cunningham, CM 2016, ‘Media ecology and hashtag activism: #Kaleidoscope’, Explorations in Media Ecology, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 21–32.

Dadas , C 2018, ‘Social writing/social media : publics, presentations, and pedagogies’, Social writing/social media: Publics, presentations, pedagogies, The Wac Clearinghouse, Fort Collins, Colorado, pp. 17–36.

Gladwell, M 2010, ‘ Small change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted.’, The New Yorker.

Markham, T 2016, ‘Review essay: Social media, politics and protest’, Media, Culture & Society, vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 946–957.

[lgaretio]

CUED: A medida que la inteligencia artificial se extiende, los expertos predicen los mejores y peores cambios en la vida digital para 2035

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