#lithium sketches

[mariacallous]

Anne Applebaum’s new book explaining the rise of ‘modern autocracy’ through the politics of patronage, fear and misinformation will strike a familiar chord with observers of the political landscape in the Balkans.

Anne Applebaum’s timely book Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World explains the rise of modern autocracy in terms of simple greed and shamelessness. It details the shift away from dictators even pretending to uphold the values that characterised the post-World War II international order – and the collaborative efforts being made to undermine these institutions and replace them with transactionalism and their own control.

Applebaum explains how façades of democracy have been successfully manipulated by those who seek to undermine it as a system. Discussing the “shock therapy” approach taken to economic transition, which planted the seeds for many of these elements in the former Soviet space, she notes the role of Western companies and shell companies, banks and financial institutions. These greased the wheels for kleptocractic superstructures while getting rich and enabling widening inequality.

One chapter criticises the role of media, social media and the technologies and algorithms that enable the erosion of trust with the rapid dissemination of mis- and disinformation. She also sketches out how autocrats are learning from one another in a manner that in many ways is more efficient and effective than anything being seen on the other side.

For anyone living in and observing the political dynamics in the former Yugoslavia, everything outlined in her book seems extremely familiar and tangible.

The nexus of politics and power, and the predominant role of fear, misinformation and patronage in driving governance, rather than electoral and institutional accountability, has been the core feature of the domestic and international cycles of dysfunction in this region for over a generation.

I could not help but link her description of Austrian and West German gas and steel industrialists meeting with Soviet counterparts in 1967, with the transactionalism we see today between German and broader EU interests in making deals on lithium in an increasingly autocratic Serbia.  

In some ways, today’s reality is worse; in 1967 there was no pretence of democratic process; today this and other deals are being made in spite of a lack of informed community consent or institutional good governance.

It would be hard to imagine a more illustrative sign of the potential for further Balkan-American oligarchy than the recently announced deals by Donald Trump’s son-in-law and daughter to develop luxury hotels in Serbia and Albania, or the recent forays into North Macedonia by Trump allies.

One issue that Applebaum grapples with is the hopeful naïveté, or willing ignorance, of so many decision-makers at the end of the Cold War, convincing themselves that free market capitalism and rules- and rights-based democracy would, and even must go, hand-in-hand.

The late Benjamin Barber, a political theorist, in 1992, and later in his 1996 book, saw the writing on the wall in terms of the toxic mix of media conglomerates, popular anger, economic precarity and inequality together enabling the rise of anti-democratic extremisms of all flavours.

Throughout the Western Balkans, I’ve come across many people who have had the feeling that engagement in the former Yugoslavia was always more about capitalism than democracy.

As people have failed to see their lives get substantially better, and as they’ve seen deals being made between supposed Western democrats and known regional anti-democrats, they are increasingly skeptical of motives, words, promises and intentions. They have seen a local branch of “Autocracy, Inc” become firmly established in their own neighbourhood.

I was eager to hear Applebaum’s prescriptions, and in the epilogue she suggests a number of steps to be taken globally and perhaps most importantly in the West itself: adopting legislation to require transparency in the registration of business and real estate; reducing the scope for abuse by shell companies and tax havens; tackling misinformation, including by changing the balance of social media, so users own their data; and decoupling and de-risking business ties, including in the energy sphere, among others.

Many of these are in line with efforts over the years by the US, the EU and others to build democratic institutions in the Western Balkans and beyond. However, these have mostly failed because they tinker technically around the edges while avoiding the political life support systems at the core.

When talking about political reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for example, I have lost track of how many times I’ve heard Western diplomats show they have little belief in the possibility for meaningful structural change, noting that “turkeys don’t vote for Thanksgiving”, so acknowledging that the politicians in the country have little interest in changing a system that suits them.

This self-interested scepticism is also evident in consolidated democracies; witness the lack of Congressional support for – or public awareness of – the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act in the US, for example.

No ‘Cold War 2.0’

Applebaum writes that in terms of resisting the increasingly coordinated and coordinating autocrats, the challenge is not a “black-and-white, binary contest, a ‘Cold War 2.0’”. Through this framing, she highlights the nuances among various types of autocrats, as well as the fluid transactional pragmatism among those seeking to amass and keep wealth and the power that comes with it.

She suggests one difference is that there are no “blocs” to join, or clear geographical boundaries, somewhat downplaying the emergence of BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and other constructs.

I wish she would have engaged more with the clarion call made by Oliver Bullough in his 2022 Offshore Cold War: Forging a Democratic Alliance to Combat Transnational Kleptocracy. Bullough, describing many of the same facilitating systems, mechanisms and structures in the West that have enabled the growth of oligarchy and kleptocracy, calls for the same unified and concerted effort against this democratic threat today that was seen during the Cold War.

On this, Applebaum would agree – she closes by calling on democrats to unite as effectively and confidently as the autocrats have done in establishing their own connectivity models.

Western diplomats engaging in the Western Balkans today – and often hailing or even facilitating kleptocratic business dealmaking – would do well to read her book.

They could then recognise the signs that we’ve seen in the region for years, and the potential allies among citizens in the region who know the playbook all too well – and wonder why the West still has not learned.

[royal-harpy]

Moth accent release go! Not much to say about these but they went through so many sketches and editing before i went "yeah these look good". Lithium Chloride Flames is the top one while Static Whispers is the bottom one. Both are somehow accents and are 550g. The usual, reblog will have the thread.

[dis0rderly-cl0wn-nerd]

Some J Headcanons 💜

I felt like ranting about him in my notes today ☺️

J loooves to draw or make any kind of art really. Painting, photography, sketching, etc. It’s therapeutic and it helps him sort out his chaotic brain. He considers himself to be an artist since he sees his “work” as art. 

He is super intelligent and creative. He can fix things and explain how they work. He’s even made his own explosives before.

I hc that he has ASPD, PTSD, and insomnia or other sleep problems, I’m not really sure. 

Many people think J hears voices in his head but I don’t think he does. The voices he hears are his own thoughts. He has a racing mind and too many things come at him at one time. He has impulsive thoughts  frequently but he doesn’t act on them much unless there aren’t any major consequences. This is a factor in his ASPD. He also gets bored easily (which is another symptom).

He has scars all over his body. Some are battle scars from the military and some are from his work.

Songs I think fit him really well - Anger Rising by Jerry Cantrell, Jeremy by Pearl Jam, Lithium by Nirvana, One by Metallica and Rooster by Alice In Chains (these reflect his military background), Once by Pearl Jam, Angry Chair by Alice In Chains, Where is My Mind? by the Pixies, People Are Strange by the Doors, Coming Undone by Korn and Play with Fire by Sam Tinnesz

J’s music taste is very similar to mine, if not the exact same. He’s definitely a metal head, he likes 60s and 70s classic rock, and grunge resonates with him the most cause the angst 😭 His favorite bands are Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, and Pearl Jam. I hc he skateboarded in his younger years and PJ has the perfect music for skating. He likes Led Zeppelin because his mom liked them and he grew up with their music.

Speaking of his mother, he had a very close relationship with her. He takes after in looks except she has blonde hair and hazel eyes. He gets his curly hair from her. When he got big enough he would protect her from his abusive father even if it meant he got his ass kicked. Losing his mom was part of what pushed him over the edge.

He doesn’t drink or take any substances. I used to hc that he drank but now that I think about it, that doesn’t make sense for a number of reasons. He does smoke sometimes. Idk it just fits for some reason. He tries to avoid it when he can though because he knows it’s bad for him.

J is a cat person. He loves both cats and dogs but he loves cats the most. He likes their spunky personalities and he thinks they’re funny. There were a lot of stray cats in the neighborhood he grew up in. 

[threecatjamboree]

yayyayayayay i was tagged by @petrodragonicapocalypse and @alteredbeaft to "shuffle the first five songs in your music library and let people vote on their favorite" sooooo

(disclaimer: i am cheating by doing my On Repeat because quite frankly i have not saved music to my library in three years. trust me this is a good thing.)

uhhhhhhhhh i tag @junksterrr and @pigeonpoem or whoever else wants to do it

[panicsimss]

Associations tag game!! Since I got tagged twice (Thank you @shadowcursedballs and @aurorangen !!! <3 ), I'll do it for Poppy + Hudson! also sorry it took so long to get to this

ANIMAL: Lynx

COLORS: pine green, burnt umber, maroon

MONTH: October

SONGS: Black star - Radiohead, Theme of Laura - Akira Yamaoka, Wish you were here - Incubus, Shell - Bana

NUMBER: 11

PLANTS: poppies

SMELLS: dusty old t-shirts, patchouli incense, rain, cinnamon

GEMSTONE: carnelian

TIME OF DAY: 4 pm

SEASON: late summer / early autumn

WEATHER: cloudy, light drizzle

SKY: golden hour

PLACES: abandoned houses, record store, a friend's garage

FOOD: canned peaches, ramen, expired poptarts

DRINKS: root beer that lost all its carbonation, campfire coffee

SEASONINGS: pepper, chili powder

ELEMENT: copper

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: leo

MAGICAL POWER: healing

WEAPONS: baseball bat, swiss army knife

SOCIAL MEDIA: none

MAKEUP PRODUCT: eyeliner

CANDY: melted peanut butter cups

METHOD OF LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL: car / on foot

ART STYLE: messy pencil sketches

FEAR: death of loved ones

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE: satyr

PIECE OF STATIONERY: crumpled notebook paper

THREE EMOJIS: 🎸🌲🩹

CELESTIAL BODY: jupiter

now for my pathetic pookie bear Hudson

ANIMAL: Raccoon

COLORS: charcoal grey, denim blue, army green

MONTH: August

SONGS: Lost in the supermarket - The clash, Found out about you - Gin blossoms, In the blood - Better than ezra, Kiri - Monoral

NUMBER: 26

PLANTS: devil's ivy

SMELLS: cigarette smoke, gasoline, cheap aftershave, coffee

GEMSTONE: onyx

TIME OF DAY: 2 am

SEASON: mid summer

WEATHER: partly cloudy

SKY: dusk

PLACES: empty convenience store, messy apartment, a quiet corner in a bookstore

FOOD: grilled cheese, gas station hot dogs

DRINKS: cherry slushie, blue raspberry energy drink

SEASONINGS: salt, onion powder

ELEMENT: lithium

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: scorpio

MAGICAL POWER: the ability to turn into a bat

WEAPONS: folding chair, brick

SOCIAL MEDIA: none

MAKEUP PRODUCT: black nail polish

CANDY: skittles stuck in between the couch cushions

METHOD OF LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL: car

ART STYLE: sharpie doodle

FEAR: being alone forever

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE: VAMPIRE....

PIECE OF STATIONERY: post-it note

THREE EMOJIS: 🩸📓🚬

CELESTIAL BODY: charon

[radioactive-yuri]

describe your ocs the way you describe your gender.

rovin is bruised knees pressing against dirt and rocks in a barely audible prayer that includes several cursewords. he's autotheism in the literal sense, where the worshipper and the deity are one and the same. he's delusion and understanding, knowing so much that reality becomes debatable at best. he's a sentence that doesn't go anywhere, but must've started as something.

n/a is devotion, not to oneself nor to another person, but to the collective and the cause. they're a chant that turns into a cry towards the end. they're sonder and arrogance, "i'm right and i'm sorry that you aren't but there's nothing we can do about that now." they're a scared child and a scarred adult, they've seen too much to close their eyes now and they've done too much to close their door.

lithium is the sort of sharp pain that only makes you want to push harder. he's a broken streetlight that refuses to stop flickering. he's stumbling and not falling down. he's staring up at the sky and seeing only how big the world is, instead of how small you are. he's hope in a distressing way, like a song you love being played far too loud for far too long.

lead is taking and inflicting damage in equal parts. he's the difference between an order and a request, especially when the difference doesn't matter and intentions don't matter and survival is all that matters. he's dried blood that probably should've been cleaned ages ago, and now it'll never be truly gone. he's pressing a knife to a wound every day to make sure it never heals.

juno is looking at your friend and laughing at the worst times possible. she's the kind of comfort that you shouldn't find in anything. she's a black button-up with every button open. she's a pentagram sketched onto every surface with whatever sharp object you can find. she's lace covered in blood. she's a heart that keeps beating after being impaled with a dagger.

escher is something you wouldn't understand even if i explained it to you. a reference you don't get. an inside joke that formed when you weren't there. out of place and out of context. something that shouldn't be sentient, but life doesn't wait for permission to be, and death doesn't wait for permission to take. a dot at the end of a sentence that should end with a questionmark. something that simply is, even when it shouldn't.

[enthusiastic-cabbage]

MIYAZAKI!!! I did totes forget you are still alive, I absolutely have visible tattoos for the same reason “the incest supporters” have started Unmasking bc they think now that Alex & Jay have Settled into being Organisers & not Producers that me & my gang of Pipit Shaped Things (have a dream with you in last night darling I got to call you sister!!) anyway still haven’t finished Butterfly Soup, I really am This Much of an Unrepentant Piece of Shit. Sarah-San absolutely owes me more money than “”Kotu”” would have Allowed Themselves to spend on my food when they were in England Last February.

Nessily, you rapist piece of shit, Agent Jay not only has your number but is More Than Aware of which neo-nazi the Texan in Medical Administration Perpetual Fandom Funny Man (derogatory) Part Time “allowed” to cut off their arm (right I’m guessing bc that’s the only one they touched me with) to Remain Anonymous Online.

They’re not ‘that good at it’ and neither are you you fucking cunt. My name is Cole Anthony Emrys Reece, née Amba Kiran Reece, and I’m not only being protected by one of the Biggest Movie Stars on the planet, all of you “fan artists” who allow yourselves to Edit the Character Designs in order to project your own narratives & body dysmorphia onto Masked Creatives who actually Get Their Friends Paid, are going to have a Rude Awakening “at the meet up” when not only will Maggie show her face as a self-obsessed piece of shit, who Allowed “Henry” to get raped while in between hospitalisation for Disordered Eating, my Entire Life has been Destroyed By Their Actions & now my birth mother will not believe that you white pieces of shut that use Sympathy Drives to Skim off the Top of “fandom bullshit” are going to forever have your electronics Glitching & your Banking Accounts Fucked due to your lack of belief not just in trans women and nonbinary people who Require Medical Intervention, but your inability to accept that White Supremacy is also your burden to Bare.

Mrs Simovich & I might share a rapist, but more than that we share a fucking Grudge. I am being Denied Universal Credit to prove that Chappell Roan & her “feminist” message is just masking that she’s a serial abuser of gay & bisexual men who used Church Camp & her alcoholism & Addiction to Drag Race & “”yassifying”” real life actors (who are also people thank you very much) to Hide her Homophobia & now not only does the Entire Non-White Passing world know, Nessily’s “well hidden porn” and her assumption that Stalking me and receiving Empathy from This Kinky Bitch was Allowance to Sit Outside my house for a night with her parents.

The lucid dreamer with Hyperphantasia & a Highly Developed Inner World that has refused to consider lithium & mood stabilisers from Hirst & Self Medicates with Reimagining Themselves as #audhd rather than a Narcissist & Chronic Abuser is not only “contained” by the idea of Kissing me for Real one day, they are Exactly the Reason my Real Friends & I have accepted that I’m not getting my phone back Any Time Soon & my sister is Enduring Explaining to the Energy People that I cannot pay for anything because I’m Being Stalked My Middle Aged Millionaires who refuse to admit they are Psychopaths, not “fandom tastemakers”.

Making me the only dark skinned one “in the band” isn’t activism, it’s ludonarrative Abuse.

I’ve been doing this since I was born, enduring the hole in my brain and the left hand of nervous system, not only do none of you have Shit on my Ability to be kind while in massive amounts of pain, whichever of the dumb cunts that are currently in the van outside my house is absolutely allowed to Hate Read whatever trite derivative bullshit lower case coffee is putting out these days.

Not only should you all be ashamed for Constantly Ignoring “boy shaped” rape victims, I might be Aphantasic but I’m a better sketch artist than you might expect. My Muslim & Hindu nurodivergent family have not only ‘got my back’ they’re proving that My Bullies have Been Willingly Avoiding Emotional Responsibility for my social Isolation for so Long I do think it’s a same that none of you will ever Get Help for your hardons for Meme-ifying young people in emotional & financial distress asking for genuine support & assistance, especially since that U.K. government still does not respect my Right to Exist.

Jhariah & I would be persecuted far more harshly than you Alex & Jay for the shit you Enabled Libby & Claire (the bear) to get away with with her Floridian Money, but your Era is Over. Doe not only Owns Your State “Libby” you will literally never get the chance to meet me in person, let alone Kiss Our your Gender Confusion due to your Insufferable Victim Complex.

My mother & I were almost killed by White Supremacists you piece of shit.

Not only do all of your roommates hate you, so does literally every single person in London who’s ever given a Spare Tenner to the homeless.

So please excuse me for allowing these “call out posts” to sit untouched while I beg you to develop a sense of fucking shame, but you are not only nothing to me, you are a criminal, a stalker, a bitch and someone who enjoys Inducing Fear in your victims.

Doe is not only more talented and braver than you will ever be, their protector has Stepped Up to act the age they are in Body & Not Spirit with (just a little)of my support.

So you can try to pretend that The TV Didn’t Make You Do It for the rest of time.

But Gadir & I are not only Soul Siblings, we’re helping heal generational trauma & institutional violence in ways you can only begin to Guess At.

Asha hates you Maddy || Libby || Claire || Knox (probably), and so do I.

Choke on your own God Complex.

~ ee.cabbage

[atplblog]

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[biblenewsprophecy]

Ukrainian says Donald Trump is blackmailing them–like a bully?

COGwriter

The UK Guardian posted the following:

‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals

22 February 2025

Drawing in the snow with his finger, Mykola Hrechukha sketched out how Ukraine’s new lithium mine might look. It would have a deep central shaft, with a series of side tunnels, he said. “The lithium is good everywhere. The biggest concentration is at a depth of 200-500 metres,” he said. “We should be able to extract 4,300 tonnes a day. The potential is terrific.”

For now, though, there is little sign of activity. The deposit is buried under a large sloping field, used in communist times to grow beetroot and wheat. The mine’s proposed entrance is in an abandoned former-Soviet village, Liodiane, today a scruffy grove of acacia and maple trees. The only inhabitant is a security guard, who lives on the 150-hectare site in an ancient Gaz-53 truck. Wild boar and even a wolf sometimes wander past.

The lithium deposit is located in central Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region, about 350km (217 miles) south of the capital, Kyiv. Solar-powered scientific instruments measure air temperature and seismic activity. In 2017 a Ukrainian company, UkrLithiumMining, bought a government licence to exploit the site for 20 years. It cost $5m. Geological surveys confirm that the ore, known as petalite, can be used to produce batteries for electric vehicles and mobile phones.

According to the US president, Donald Trump, these underground reserves should now belong to America. Last week, the new US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, visited Kyiv. He presented Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with a surprise claim to half of Ukraine’s mineral wealth, as well as to its oil, gas, and infrastructure such as ports. The $500bn bill was “payback” for previous US military assistance to Ukraine, the White House explained.

Zelenskyy refused to sign the agreement.  …

Commentators have described Trump’s aggressive ultimatum as “mafia imperialism”, a “colonial agreement”, and reminiscent of what the Europeans did in the 18th century when they carved up Africa.

“It’s as if we lost the war to America. This looks to me like reparations,” Volodymyr Landa, a senior economist at the Centre for Economic Strategy thinktank in Kyiv, said. …

72-year-old Stanislav Ryabchenko said he hoped the mine would bring young people back to the community and create jobs. “What Trump suggests is blackmail. He knows we can’t push the Russians out on our own. We need joint production, not a takeover,” he said, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/22/its-blackmail-ukrainians-react-to-trump-demand-for-500bn-share-of-minerals

Basically, Donald Trump seems to have concluded that without the US, Ukraine will be taken over by Russia. So, he has given Ukraine a choice, the type of choice a bully might do.

Notice also the following:

Bully Trump tries to gag Zelensky: ‘Tone it down and take my deal’

Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage by trying to silence Volodymyr Zelensky, who was defending himself over the US president’s “dictator” slur, and pressure him into a deal with Vladimir Putin.

The White House told Ukraine’s leader to “tone down” his comments – which included his remark that Mr Trump lives in a Russian “disinformation space” – and accused Mr Zelensky of “badmouthing” the US president.

Mr Zelensky was ordered to sign a peace deal with Russia and, adding insult to injury, to hand hundreds of billions of pounds worth of mineral reserves to the US. 02/20/25 https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/trump-zelensky-us-deal-ukraine-russia-war-b2702046.html

In my Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump’s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies? book related to prophecy and Donald Trump, I have the following statement:

Donald Trump’s foreign policy statements have unsettled many—in the USA as well as foreign nations. He is believed by many to be more unpredictable than Richard Nixon. Many have rightly pointed out that he often acts as a bully.

Donald Trump has taken many bullying-type actions.

That said, Amazon Kindle has allowed us to promote the electronic version of my book, Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump’s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?, for free for several days. This free offer ends on Monday–as that is as many days as Amazon Kindle al

The book came out a few days BEFORE Donald Trump took office. And already, various world events are confirming warnings, comments, and speculations it contains.

Since that book came out, world events have aligned with several warning, predictions, and unintended consequences pointed to in it. Below, in italics, are statements from that book, with the page numbers where the prediction can be found in the printed book shown within ():

Pushing tariffs and other policies that foreign nations do not like is contributing to other nations looking to bypass the USA dollar, as well as trade more with each other and less with the USA. This will further push various globalist’s moves forward without the USA. (p.210) Confirmation: Because of tariff threats from Donald Trump, on 1/21/25, EU President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe would seek out others to trade with (https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-donald-trump-america-we-have-other-options-ursula-von-der-leyen/).

Gold will set records in U.S. dollar terms. … … gold will set further records in U.S. dollar terms in the relatively near future. (pp. 205, 206) Confirmation: Gold hit a record price on 1/31/25 (https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-hits-record-high-trump-tariff-worries-mount-2025-01-31/) and did it again on 02/10/25. The record price of gold reflects a record minimum value in gold for the USA dollar.

One of the unintended consequence of his actions is, that after crises (cf. Revelation 6:7-8), more Europeans will decide that they need their own even stronger leader—which will happen per Revelation 13:10 and 17:13. (pp. 58-59) Partial confirmation: This already started to happen at a European political conference on 2/08/25 (https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/08/your-time-is-over-far-right-leaders-take-on-the-eus-mainstream-parties)

Donald Trump has often encouraged increased military spending by the Europeans. … Donald Trump is helping enable the rise of the King of the North/Beast power who will be in league with the final Antichrist. (p. 87) Partial confirmation: This is partially confirmed as Kaja Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission stated on 1/22/25 that Europe needs to spend more as Donald Trump called for (https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/22/eu-must-spend-more-than-1-of-gdp-on-defence-to-prepare-for-the-worst-kallas-says).

Donald Trump’s rise has also spurred the Europeans to further unify among themselves. … Donald Trump has been pointed to by various European leaders as ‘proof’ that Europe needs more unification and distance from the USA. (p. 88) Partial confirmation: More of this has since happened (https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/22/eu-must-spend-more-than-1-of-gdp-on-defence-to-prepare-for-the-worst-kallas-says and https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/eu-enlargement-debate-at-davos-focuses-on-europe-s-global-role-and-growth/ar-AA1xBhgq?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds) and a EU foreign ministers meeting on 1/27/25 called for a unified approach to deal with US President Donald Trump and what analysts refer to as his “divide and rule policy” (https://www.dw.com/en/eu-sanctions-russia-trump-2025/a-71427544).

Jesus warned about a coming time of pestilences as part of the beginning of sorrows (Matthew 24:4-8)—they are consistent with the ride of the 4th horseman of the Apocalypse (Revelation 6:7-8)—that ride may well start in the second term of a Donald Trump Administration. Actions and/or inactions by Donald Trump will likely put the USA at increased risk of problems from pestilences. (p. 90) Potential confirmation: Donald Trump announced he is pulling the USA out of the World Health Organization (https://fortune.com/well/2025/01/21/trump-who-us-remove-world-health-organization/).

His policies are pushing nations away from the USA and helping set the stage for the final times of the Gentiles (cf. Ezekiel 7:24, 39:23; Luke 21:24). (p. 91) Potential confirmation: Donald Trump’s comments at the WEF reportedly silenced the crowd and made them “stone-faced” (Donald Trump speaks virtually to the WEF’s Davos meeting and pushes USA fossil fuels and trade matters). These leaders were not pleased and will take actions. Ursula von der Leyen said “Europe will keep seeking co-operation — not only with our long-time, like-minded friends, but with any country we share interests with.”

His statements are getting more in Europe to consider that they need to reorganize and support some type of a strong man leader. The Bible shows that will happen in Revelation 17:12-13. Speculative confirmation: I cannot imagine that at the WEF and within the EU they are not discussing something like a stronger European leader and a reorganization of Europe. For example the chief executive of a European bank at the WEF conference stated,  “I heard the EU talking about the willingness to make changes,” and “The truth of the matter is every time they do something they create more bureaucracy, more complexity. They need to have a huge reset” (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/24/davos-donald-trump-tariffs-eu-us). Germans have noticed that what they call the “far right” is gaining because of Donald Trump and that right wing leaders look more useful now (https://www.german-foreign-policy.com/en/news/detail/9836 01/21/25). Furthermore, EU President Von der Leyen said this week, “To sustain our growth in the next quarter of the century, Europe must shift gears,” (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/24/davos-donald-trump-tariffs-eu-us) that sounds like a plea to reorganize.

There will be many unintended consequences of the Trump-Vance Administration.

And there already have been.

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Fire Safety Tips to Prevent Future Incidents in Your Home

Fire safety is a critical aspect of home ownership that should never be taken for granted. Each year, countless families are affected by house fires, leading to devastating losses, emotional distress, and even tragedies. However, many of these incidents can be prevented with the right knowledge and precautions. This article will provide comprehensive fire safety tips to help homeowners minimize the risk of fire incidents and ensure a safe living environment for their families.

Understanding the Causes of House Fires

To effectively prevent house fires, it is essential to understand their common causes. Many fires start as a result of everyday activities and negligence. Here are some typical causes:

Cooking Equipment: Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires. Grease fires can ignite quickly if left unattended.

Heating Sources: Space heaters, fireplaces, and other heating devices can pose a fire risk if they are not used correctly or positioned too close to flammable materials.

Electrical Malfunctions: Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, and malfunctioning appliances can lead to electrical fires.

Smoking Materials: Cigarettes and other smoking materials can ignite if not properly extinguished.

Candles: Unattended candles, especially near flammable objects, can quickly spark a fire.

Flammable Liquids: Improper storage of flammable liquids, such as gasoline or cleaning agents, can lead to fire hazards.

By understanding these causes, homeowners can take proactive measures to reduce the risk of fire incidents.

1. Develop a Fire Escape Plan

Creating a fire escape plan is one of the most effective ways to ensure safety in the event of a fire. Here’s how to create a comprehensive plan:

Draw a Floor Plan: Sketch a layout of your home, marking all exits and escape routes. Include windows and doors, and ensure everyone in the household understands the layout.

Identify Escape Routes: Designate primary and secondary escape routes from each room. Make sure these routes are clear of obstructions.

Practice Regularly: Conduct fire drills at least twice a year. Have each family member practice the escape plan, ensuring everyone knows how to exit the home quickly and safely.

Select a Meeting Point: Choose a safe location outside the home where family members can gather after escaping. This helps ensure everyone is accounted for.

2. Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms are essential for early detection of fires. To ensure they function effectively:

Install Alarms: Place smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom, and outside sleeping areas. This increases the chances of early detection.

Test Monthly: Regularly test smoke alarms by pressing the test button to ensure they are functioning properly.

Change Batteries: Replace the batteries at least once a year. Consider using lithium batteries, which can last up to ten years without needing replacement.

Replace Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years. Check the manufacture date on the back of the alarm to determine when it should be replaced.

3. Use Cooking Equipment Safely

Cooking is a common cause of house fires, but many incidents can be prevented with safe practices:

Stay in the Kitchen: Never leave cooking food unattended. If you need to leave the kitchen, take a timer to remind you to check on your cooking.

Keep Flammable Items Away: Keep dish towels, paper products, and other flammable materials away from stovetops and other heat sources.

Use a Fire Extinguisher: Keep a fire extinguisher within reach in the kitchen. Familiarize yourself with how to use it effectively in case of a grease fire.

Know When to Call for Help: If a fire breaks out in the kitchen, never attempt to extinguish it with water. Instead, smother the flames with a pot lid or baking sheet, or use a fire extinguisher if it is safe to do so.

4. Practice Electrical Safety

Electrical fires can occur due to wiring issues and improper use of electrical devices. To prevent these incidents:

Inspect Wiring: Regularly check the condition of electrical cords and outlets for signs of wear or damage. If you notice frayed wires or scorched outlets, have them repaired immediately.

Avoid Overloading Circuits: Do not overload outlets with multiple devices. Use power strips with built-in circuit breakers when necessary.

Use Appliances Wisely: Unplug appliances when not in use, especially high-wattage devices like toasters and irons. This reduces the risk of overheating and electrical fires.

Hire Professionals: If you experience frequent circuit breaker trips or flickering lights, consult a licensed electrician to assess your electrical system.

5. Store Flammable Materials Properly

Proper storage of flammable materials is crucial for fire safety. Consider the following tips:

Use Approved Containers: Store flammable liquids, such as gasoline, paint, and cleaning agents, in approved containers that are designed for hazardous materials.

Keep Away from Heat Sources: Store flammable materials away from heat sources, such as furnaces, water heaters, and stoves. Ideally, these materials should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Dispose of Hazardous Waste: Follow local regulations for disposing of hazardous materials. Never pour flammable liquids down the drain or throw them in regular trash.

6. Be Cautious with Heating Devices

Heating devices are common in homes, especially during colder months. To prevent fires related to heating:

Keep Space Heaters Away: Maintain a safe distance between space heaters and flammable items, such as furniture, curtains, and bedding. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use.

Use Fireplaces Safely: If you have a fireplace, ensure it is cleaned and inspected annually. Use a screen to prevent sparks from escaping, and never leave a fire unattended.

Turn Off Heaters: Always turn off space heaters and other heating devices when you leave the room or go to bed.

7. Exercise Caution with Candles

Candles can create a warm ambiance, but they also pose fire risks. To use candles safely:

Never Leave Unattended: Always extinguish candles when leaving a room or going to bed. Consider using flameless LED candles as a safer alternative.

Keep Away from Flammables: Place candles on stable surfaces, away from curtains, paper, and other flammable materials. Ensure they are out of reach of children and pets.

Use Candle Holders: Use sturdy candle holders that are designed to contain the wax and prevent tipping.

8. Educate Family Members on Fire Safety

Education is vital for ensuring everyone in the household is prepared in the event of a fire. Here’s how to educate your family:

Conduct Fire Safety Workshops: Host family discussions or workshops on fire safety, discussing the importance of being vigilant and the steps to take in case of a fire.

Teach Children to Respond: Educate children on how to recognize smoke and fire and what to do in emergency situations. Practice drills to reinforce these lessons.

Create a Fire Safety Resource: Provide a written resource that outlines your fire escape plan, the location of fire extinguishers, and emergency contact information.

9. Install Fire Extinguishers

Having fire extinguishers readily available can make a significant difference in preventing fire damage. To ensure effectiveness:

Choose the Right Type: Select multipurpose fire extinguishers (Class A, B, and C) for use in various situations, including ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.

Place Extinguishers Strategically: Install fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations, such as the kitchen, garage, and near bedrooms.

Train Family Members: Teach all family members how to use a fire extinguisher properly. Familiarize them with the PASS technique: Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

10. Know Emergency Contacts

In the event of a fire, knowing who to contact can be crucial. To prepare:

Keep Emergency Numbers Handy: Write down important emergency numbers, including the local fire department, poison control, and family contacts, and place them near phones.

Have a Fire Department Plan: Familiarize yourself with the local fire department’s procedures and policies. Know the quickest route to your home in case you need to guide them during an emergency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I do if I hear a smoke alarm?

If you hear a smoke alarm, immediately evacuate the building and call the fire department. Do not attempt to investigate the source of the alarm unless you are trained to do so.

How often should I test my smoke alarms?

Smoke alarms should be tested monthly to ensure they are functioning properly. Replace batteries at least once a year and replace the entire alarm every ten years.

What is the best way to extinguish a grease fire?

To extinguish a grease fire, smother it by covering the pan with a metal lid or baking sheet. If the fire is large or uncontrollable, evacuate immediately and call the fire department.

What type of fire extinguisher should I have in my home?

A multipurpose fire extinguisher (Class A, B, and C) is recommended for most homes. This type can handle various fires, including ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires.

How can I make my home safer from fires?

To make your home safer from fires, develop a fire escape plan, install and maintain smoke alarms, practice safe cooking and heating habits, and educate family members on fire safety.

Conclusion

Fire damage restoration is an essential aspect of home ownership that requires vigilance, preparation, and education. By implementing the tips and strategies outlined in this article, homeowners can significantly reduce the risk of fire incidents, ensuring the safety of their families and homes. Remember that prevention is the key; being proactive about fire safety can make all the difference in preventing devastating consequences. Stay informed, stay prepared, and prioritize fire safety in your home.

[warsawmountain]

Another New Beginning

At Mount Royal, the lights remain cold, students’ faces glowing ghost-blue, their thumbs moving with the pulse of machines, a metronome of dopamine drip-drip-dripping through screens, each swipe like a bead on a rosary.

Between classes, I walk curved paths, watching them crowd the outlets— pilgrims at the altar of lithium charge, offering seventeen TikToks, four reels, three stories, and two YouTube shorts to the small gods of distraction.

In the East Gate Starbucks, I sit and count the ghost signals passing through us, invisible radiation, waves of words and images slipping silently through the bones of our wrists, a shared pulse of a digital heartbeat we didn't ask for, but can’t turn off.

Once, when the power goes out, a purple-pink quiet falls over the library— the emergency lights casting unfamiliar shadows. Students look up, eyes cleared of digital fog, and something old stirs: a notebook opens, a conversation blooms, a hand sketches words on paper, the marks quiet and real.

I remember the day I found an old GeoCities post, buried in Comic Sans and flashing GIFs, a teenager’s confession wrapped in HTML— the words raw, open, unbranded, saying what no one was supposed to say out loud. "Sometimes I think the internet is the only place where I can be really honest."

That was ceremony. That was sacred. I am from the age that watched Atlantis sink, LiveJournal voices fading, words caught in the throat of a world that spoke faster, louder, and less.

Now, when I write, I think of blood and ink— how monks once cramped their hands to save words from the slow creep of silence. I think of buffalo hides stretched tight, painted histories marking each passing year. My essays, my poems—my winter counts.

We’re not losing words; we’re watching them shift. In the dim Wi-Fi dead zone of the old library, I sit alone, my words slowing, stretching, less about the click and more about the cut, the scrape of bone against bone, the way words emerge like breaths in cold air.

In October, under gray skies, I stand with strangers during a fire drill, the weight of untold stories between us. A classmate tells me her grandmother wrote secrets in syllabics. Another describes the archive he's building, a cairn of family stories hewn from memory’s stone.

I think of Adrienne Rich, of poets as bridges in the darkness, each word a lantern— of bloodwriting as lifeline, each mark an insistence: I was here, I felt this.

In the snow-laden walkways, I see them now: the secret writers, the ones who speak softly and write fiercely, each thumb-typed post a small spell against oblivion.

Bloodwriting is the daily prayer of paying attention, of pressing against surface and signal, insisting on depth in an age that pulls us toward shallows. Each word a thread spun across time, reaching backward, forward— a web of healing, a reminder that to make marks is to matter.

In the last hours of night, when the library hums, I feel the echoes of hands cramping around quills, monks bleeding words onto parchment, believing in the weight of each letter. And I press my hands to the keys, my own quiet prayer: This matters, this matters, this matters.

And in the space between keystrokes, if I listen hard enough, I swear— I can hear them writing back.

[ztremx]

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Simplicity Meets Power: AV LOG Beginner 2 in 1 Laptop – A User-Friendly Revolution

Best 14-inch AV LOG Beginner 2 in 1 Laptop

One of the unique features of the AV LOG Beginner 2 in 1 Convertible Laptop is its simple design, which enables users to turn it 360 degrees and switch between two flexible modes: laptop and tablet, all enhanced by its intuitive touch interaction. This dynamic device is not just a laptop; it's a flexible companion that adapts to your needs, providing seamless transitions between work and play.

Laptop Mode: Experience the dependable efficiency of a conventional laptop while in laptop mode. With the necessary tools for work and study, the responsive keyboard and trackpad combo guarantee a comfortable and smooth platform for your productivity-driven activities.

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Display Size:14  inch

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Display Size:14 inch

Resolution:1366x768 pixels 

RAM:8 GB

Solid State Drive (SSD):256GB 

Convertible Laptop ( 2 in 1) 

Camera: yes

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Dimensions :327mm X 216mm X 21.6mm

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Weight: Less than 1.5 kg

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[highpowerrocketryspace]

Introduction to How to make a model rocket flight computer: Model rocketry is an amazing hobby that requires a lot of attention to detail and precision. One of the challenges that rocket enthusiasts often face is how to accurately measure the altitude of a rocket during flight. The solution to this problem is the use of a flight computer. A flight computer is a device that uses various sensors and algorithms to calculate the altitude, velocity, and other important parameters of a rocket during flight. In this article, we will discuss the steps involved in building a model rocket flight computer and provide some frequently asked questions about this topic. Step 1: Materials and tools Before you start building your flight computer, you will need to gather the following materials and tools: - Arduino Uno board - 9-axis IMU sensor - Barometric pressure sensor - SD card module - Lithium Polymer battery (LiPo) - PCB board - Jumper cables - Solder - Soldering iron - Screwdriver You can purchase these items from hardware stores or online electronics retail stores. Step 2: Assembly Follow these step-by-step instructions to assemble your model rocket flight computer: 1. Connect the Arduino Uno board to the 9-axis IMU sensor using the jumper cables. Connect the V5 pin to the 5V pin on the IMU, GND pin to the GND pin, and A4 pin to the SDA pin on the IMU, and A5 pin to the SCL pin. 2. Connect the Barometric pressure sensor to the Arduino board. Connect the VIN pin to 3.3V pin on the Arduino, GND pin to the GND pin, SDA pin to the A4 pin, and SCL pin to the A5 pin. 3. Attach the SD card module to the Arduino board. Connect the VCC pin to 5V pin on the Arduino, GND pin to the GND pin, MISO pin to the 12 pin, MOSI pin to the 11 pin, SCK pin to the 13 pin, and CS pin to the 4 pin on the Arduino board. 4. Connect the Lithium Polymer battery to the Arduino board using the jumper cables. Connect the black wire to the GND pin and the red wire to the VIN pin. 5. Solder all the components to the PCB board. 6. Pick a suitable location in the rocket where the flight computer can be attached firmly. 7. Once you have chosen the location, connect the components to each other, with the IMU sensor facing upward and the barometric sensor facing downward. Step 3: Programming The next step is to program your flight computer. There are different programming languages that you can use, but in this article, we will be using Arduino IDE. Here are the steps: 1. Open the Arduino IDE and create a new sketch. 2. Copy and paste the following code into the sketch: (do not forget to add the proper Included libraries) #define BMP085_ADDRESS 0x77 // I2C address of BMP085 Adafruit_BMP085_Unified bmp = Adafruit_BMP085_Unified(10085); File dataFile; void setup() Serial.begin(9600); Wire.begin(); if (!bmp.begin()) Serial.println("Could not find a valid BMP085 sensor, check wiring!"); while (1) SD.begin(4); dataFile = SD.open("flightdata.txt", FILE_WRITE); void loop() sensors_event_t event; bmp.getEvent(&event); float pressure = event.pressure; float altitude = bmp.pressureToAltitude(SEA_LEVEL_PRESSURE, event.pressure) * 3.28084; // convert to feet Serial.print("Altitude: "); Serial.print(altitude); Serial.print("ft"); dataFile.print("Altitude: "); dataFile.print(altitude); dataFile.print("ft"); dataFile.print("\n"); delay(1000); 3. Save the sketch and upload it to your Arduino Uno board. 4. Once the programming is completed, the flight computer is ready to be tested. Step 4: Testing Before launching your rocket, you should test your flight computer to make sure that it works correctly. 1. Turn on the flight computer and wait a few seconds. 2. Check that the altitude reading is correct. 3. Launch the rocket and observe the flight data recorded. 4. After the rocket lands, retrieve the SD card from the flight computer and check the flight data logger. Step 5: Frequently asked questions Q. What is a flight computer? A. A flight computer is a small electronic device that is installed in a rocket to record and analyze flight data.

Q. What sensors are used in a flight computer? A. A flight computer typically uses an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), a barometric pressure sensor, and a GPS module. Q. What is the function of the barometric pressure sensor in a flight computer? A. The barometric pressure sensor measures the atmospheric pressure during the rocket's flight, which is used to calculate the altitude. Q. Is it necessary to have a flight computer in a model rocket? A. While model rockets can be flown without a flight computer, it is highly recommended to have one to accurately measure altitude and other flight data. Conclusion: Building your own model rocket flight computer is a challenging and rewarding experience. With the right tools and materials, you can construct a reliable and accurate device that will be essential for your future rocket launches. Remember to test the device before the launch day and keep an eye on the data it records to ensure your rocket’s success. If you have any questions or comments Please contact us on our contact page or via our Facebook page. #model #rocket #flight #computer

[andmaybegayer]

Draft code done that is very bad and not very good but it works and you can't see it when it's running, and besides it's just to prove to me that I can do this. Haven't used lvgl for graphics before, it's nice but this oled has some squirrely boundary cases. I'll go for a bigger one with more space to draw for the final and better driver support. Anyway.

I'll work on a PCB design and a case later, should be fun. I can either go "easy to solder" or "can be pick-and-placed by PCBway cheaply", for a wristwatch you probably want to keep it pretty low-profile. No doubt this current code devours battery (polling GPIO's because I didn't want to futz with interrupts) and figuring out sleep and so on will go a long way towards making this something that runs on a teeny lithium cell for a couple days.

The processor will probably be like, a seeed xiao, they're cheap and easy to handle but they can still be soldered directly to a mainboard without a header to keep it slim.

4 buttons is enough for fully on-device programming of timers, more timers is nice and with a bigger screen it would be possible to have "quick set" timers plus a menu for slightly less common timers, those sketches up above are doable and buttons are cheap at hobbyist scale.

I need ugly adhd tools.

[twinrot-arts]

Lithium Calcite

6-22 - Personal. Forgot to post, but really like this sketch we did a while back, inspired by a crystal we snagged for our collection - lithium calcite...~ Only we may use, do not steal.    

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