#mmpa

[aro-comics]

Maybe More People Are Arospec (Part 3)

Maybe More People Are Arospec, 3/3 - The Alloaro Edition, in which we cover some alloaro specific (negative) tropes that I personally believe is the reason why there are so few people who identify as alloaro 🙃

I both have everything and nothing to say on this one, because the topic at hand hits home harder than I want to admit 😔. I think it's important to acknowledge the harm that constantly enforcing these ideas about sex without romance as being inherently emotionally drainining, a sign of emotional immaturity, or predatory, etc. probably damages the self-perception and self-worth of most alloaros greatly. Of course,:I understand that NOT ALL highlighted are inherently related to being alloaro - but the way these ideas are framed, especially in the split panel, imply sex without romance is the root of the problem, which in reality it is not. A lack of communication, respect for other's boundaries, or being flat out a predator is the actual issue here.

Anyway, I do understand the intersection of different issues that lead to the ideas that I referenced in the comic (elaborated more in the comments). I suppose the solution, as usual, is more education and more nuance surrounding the discussion 😅😉

I'm so glad to finally have this last part of the series up! I hope you enjoyed the ride, and for sure let me know if there's anything else that I haven't covered here you think also keeps people from realizing that they're aromantic 💚💚💚

[Image Description:

Slide 1: Celia sits on a green armchair in a living room. "Actually, let's make this take even more spicy - maybe a lot more people are alloaro in particular."

Slide 2: She looks down. "Alloaros are more likely to be labelled as heartless, or feel that on top of being 'broken' there's something predatory about themselves -"

Slide 3: "There's this idea that people who only want sex, and not romance, are the kind of people you want to avoid. Who don't care who they hurt. You know the trope - "

Slide 4: An illustrated example of the stereotypical trope. Shown is a house party where two characters are interacting. A taller man leans over a clearly intimidated woman:

"Hey Babe, you alone here tonight?" "Umm …" "Come on, don't be so cold, why don't you loosen up a little?" "No, uh-"

An arrow points to the man that says ""the predatory-college-fuckboy-frat-bro-trope"

Slide 5: Another series of examples, this time illustrated from Celia's childhood. The panel is split into three as you progress through the years. In each section Celia watches a television show.

1: "You can't trust him, ALL he does is sleep around - he's never settled down" 2: "Sorry I'm only looking for something casual right now …" "You're scared of commitment" "No, I-" "You're just using me!" 3: "At least it happened with someone who's loved her and been dating her forever", this is in reference to a teenaged character having sex the first time.

In this last section celia says, forlorn, "There's something wrong with ME, isn't there?"

Slide 6: Celia speaks to viewer directly. "I sure as hell didn't want to admit I was Aro because I knew I wasn't Ace."

Slide 7: "So yeah, those are my thoughts. I've told my allo friends about my theories and they …"

Slide 8: "… didn't exactly believe me." Celia is shown video chatting with her friend, saying "So those are my theories as to why romantic attraction is probably less common than we think, and why there's probably way more Aro people! People are probably too embarassed to admit it because stigma or never even realized it!"

Friend awkwardly says "I … I'm sorry I gotta say I don't agree …"

Slide 9: Celia holds her finger up to her chin, pondering. "Maybe it's just an Aro thing."]

#regularcomic #MMPA #MaybeMorePeopleAreArospec #thealloaroedition

[jam-campasta]

Some character interactions for my character design class!

#magdalin mavis #serina fillyjock #nifi stormbreaker #kasirv tekser #mmpa #magdalin mavis's pirate adventure #ocs #myart #dnd #dungeons and dragons #half orc #bard #tiefling #half elf #comm example

[jumpintothewaves]

Harbor seals hauling out at Hopkins Beach, CA

Hauling out is an important for seals because it is when they can rest, give birth, and molt. This time out of the water allows them to use the sun to keep warm instead of relying on their fat and metabolism. This becomes really important in colder waters like Alaska. If harbor seals can’t haul out, they must supplement their heat loss by eating more. If you see a harbor seal on the beach like this, let them rest for a bit. They’re easily startled, and we don’t want them to have to look for extra food because they didn’t feel like the beach was a safe place to rest at that time. 

#marinebio #seals #cute #ocean #beach #monterey #california #lazy #naptime #marine biology #science is cool #stem #pinnipeds #mmpa #let him sleep

[noaasanctuaries]

Happy #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! What better way to celebrate than with #TwoTruthsTuesday?

Do you know which of these three statements isn't true about the sea otter? Let us know in the comments!

1. Sea otters are a keystone species.

2. Sea otters have more fur per square inch than any other mammal.

3. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the only national marine sanctuary sanctuary that sea otters inhabit.

Did you know this incredible photo is also a stamp? Learn more about #NationalMarineSanctuariesStamps:

Credit: Norbert Wu

#SeaOtter #SeaOtterWeek #MMPA #NOAA #EarthIsBlue #WildSanctuaries

[orcinus-veterinarius]

I just wanna like videos/pictures of Orcas and not have to snatch my like back because they're an ARA and/or support SWIMS act 😒

Tell me about it. It’s so hard to find pages that post footage of wild cetaceans that don’t fill the captions with essays on the supposed evils of captivity. Just a few days ago I was watching a video of the leucistic killer whale CA216C1 “Frosty” and two or three paragraphs into the caption the poster went into a tirade about how horrible SeaWorld San Diego is and how many orcas suffer in captivity worldwide and to make sure to support the SWIMS Act.

It’s so weird, because you don’t see that sort of thing with other species with anti-cap movements (elephants, great apes, big cats). A picture of a wild African elephant isn’t usually labeled “so wonderful to see them in the wild instead of captivity!” It’s a cetacean thing.

#oh and a reminder it’s a violation of the mmpa to harass wild cetaceans with drones #but it’s fine clearly seaworld is a bigger threat #cetaceans #marine mammals #wildlife #answered asks #nerdyeldritchhorror

[jabebiqexu]

Manual

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The United States Air Force e-Publishing Library collection contains manuals and reports describing the procedures and protocol necessary in various situations

Provides guidance to MAJCOMs / MPFs on matters concerning DJMS problems and procedures . Provides statistical summaries to MAJCOMs , informing of reject accumulate debts for unpaid SGLI premiums on their Defense Joint Military Pay System - Reserve Component Master Military Pay Account (DJMS-RC MMPA).

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[flannelfoxen]

hi, love your content, was wondering if you had any resources as to whats illegal to sell/own/buy when it comes to vulturing in the US? aside from the obvious endangered exotic species. i'm finding it hard to find a concise resource and im afraid theres still things id be missing. thank you regardless!!

Hello! Well The Green Wolf had a list but it has been since taken down. Here’s the link in case it comes back up:

If anything, you can search the specific state you are in. Each state has different laws regarding these things. California is especially strict.

Some states allow roadkill pickup and others require a permit. Some are just plain illegal.

The Dog and Cat Protection Act prohibits the sale of cat and dog fur. You can own them but you cannot buy or sell them. Bones are okay.

The MBTA (Migratory Bird Treaty Act) protects all native birds in the US. This goes for nests and eggs too. I usually just stay away from birds unless they are domestic or invasive. Even taxidermy ducks can be illegal. It is honestly easier to search what species aren’t illegal. Pigeons are one of them.

CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora) is what protects your endangered animals. Some species cannot be sold over state lines, some cannot be sold at all, etc. Permits. Some animals aren’t endangered but still need to have proper tags. Over hunting you know?

The MMPA (Marine Mammal Protection Act) is what helps marine mammals. Can’t own seals, etc.

I don’t hunt so I don’t know too much about deer. The only thing I know is that I can’t pick them up in my state.

No native birds, no marine mammals, and no endangered species. Some animals like wolves, cougars, bears, etc cannot go to certain states. Bobcats should have tags.

This is completely off the top of my head right now. I know my followers will help out with this one. Correct me if I’m wrong about anything. I know I didn’t do a good job explaining.

#ask #anon

[theleadersglobe]

Amul Expands Its Horizon: Fresh Milk to Grace US Shelves

In a groundbreaking move that marks a significant milestone for Indian dairy giant Amul, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which operates Amul, has announced the launch of its fresh milk products in the United States. This initiative is set to cater primarily to the Indian and Asian communities residing in the US, addressing their need for authentic Indian dairy products. This launch not only represents Amul’s first venture into the international fresh milk market but also signifies a bold step towards globalising the brand that has become synonymous with quality dairy products in India.

Strategic Partnership and Product Launch

To facilitate this ambitious endeavour, GCMMF has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), a 108-year-old dairy cooperative based in the US. This partnership leverages MMPA’s extensive experience in milk collection and processing while entrusting GCMMF with the marketing and branding of the Amul products in the US market. According to Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of GCMMF, this alliance ensures that while the production is local, “the recipe will be ours,” maintaining the authenticity and quality that Amul is known for.

Read More:(https://theleadersglobe.com/business/amul-expands-its-horizon-fresh-milk-to-grace-us-shelves/)

#the horizon #Amul milk #Amul expands #global leader magazine #the leaders globe magazine #leadership magazine #world's leader magazine #article #best publication in the world #news #magazine #business

[aro-comics]

Maybe More People Are Arospec (Part 2)

Maybe More People Are Arospec, 2/3 -So explain the note from slide 5 : As a gray-aro, I want to clarify that most with this label experience gray-aromanticism differently. I can only speak for my own experiences, which is that I don't experience romantic attraction but (in the past) have experienced something that was close enough/briefly maybe the real thing (?) that I can know when attraction ISN'T romantic. (You can read more in my "Squishes vs. Crushes" comic by scrolling down further on my page 🐸) I’m only including this point because this ACTUAL conversation illustrates how much arospec people get told what we’re feeling, even when (in my case at least) we clearly know otherwise.

Which, speaking of - there are SO MANY MOMENTS in this part of the comic that are reinterpretations of things that I've genuinely experienced 😫😫 Sometimes I wonder what took me so long to accept my aromanticism, and moments like what I showed, especially the speech bubbles in the second last slide - gosh. There's a lot to unpack there 🙃 I think if there’s one thing that really surprised me to realize as I made this series, it’s the amount of casual arophobia that’s just … woven into so many stories and common ideologies. And though there’s a lot of work that needs to be done on that front, I will say that on the bright side realizing my identity has allowed me to confront and start to unlearn these harmful sentiments. Like actually understanding it’s not my FAULT that I’m arospec, nor is the expression of my aromanticism a fault of any kind to begin with - it’s really helped improve my mental health these past few years 💚💚

I've also got an update more about my personal life in the comments! But barring that, hello everyone, I'm glad to have this up now and I hope you're all doing well too and taking care of yourself this *holiday* season 🐸💚!!!

[Image Description:

Slide 1: Celia again sits on a green armchair in a living room. "Feelings are murky, and romantic attraction is perhaps the most poorly defined of them all. Ask any two people, and you'll get different answers"

Slide 2: "So … wouldn't it be logical to assume that because society categorizes ANY strong positive emotion for others as romantic love -"

Drawing of a classroom (based off of something Celia would have seen growing up in Health class anyway). Teacher, a faceless ginger woman stands talking gesturing towards a screen.

Screen says: "Signs of romantic love", with smaller icons underneath labelled "you think about them often", "you want to plan a future with them", "you always feel like smiling when you're with them"

The teacher says "True love is a wonderful experience - we'll be going over some of the ways …"

Slide 3: Continued text from last slide "-that maybe, a lot of people miscategorize their feelings for people (especially 'straight' attraction) as romantic attraction?

In this scene a girl seems to be flustered by an aesthetically attractive man winking at her. But in the background you see her thoughts, which ramble on:

"Wow he is so cool! And … he's talking to me? OH MY GOD. Oh no my hair is sucha mess I hope it looks okay? At least I'm wearing my matching hair bows today … Wait do I have a CRUSH on him? I .. don't think so. But I'm also feeling butterflies right? Doesn't that mean I like him?"

Slide 4: "I've been told when I've described my squishes -"

Celia standing in the scene against a blank background. She's describing a squish to someone off panel.

"I don't really know how to describe it … like for some reason you just feel safer and happier to be around them, and you want them to be present in your life, for a long time -"

Someone off panel says "Oh, that just means you're in love" - which is noted in the bottom of the panel that this was referring to romantic love, based on an actual conversation Celia has had.

Slide 5: Celia responds to previous panel. She looks unimpressed and says "… I'm gray-aromantic. I know what a 'crush' feels like. I know that isn't it."

(another note directs reader to description for more information)

Slide 6: Shot switches back to Celia in her armchair. She says "I've heard aros who dated before they realized their identity say that they thought everyone just played along with social norms for romance"

Slide 7: "So I wonder, in a society that demonizes those who say they don't feel the same 'spark' that everyone else describes -"

A boy is drawn sitting at a desk as though in school. In the background speech bubbles paraphrasing common arophobic sentiments in the background:

"He's evil. Of course he wouldn't understand what it means to feel love."

"But like, why can't she feel the same way for him? He's perfect for her - I just don't get what's WRONG with her"

"He's so weird - did you hear how he's never been in a relationship?"

Slide 8: Shot back to Celia in her armchair. She asks the reader "How many people are actually alloromantic?"]

#regularcomic #MMPA #MaybeMorePeopleAreArospec

[jam-campasta]

Revamped me and my friend's pirate OCs for my character design class ;w; Maybe one day I'll get my act together and start drawing the webcomic we've had planned for these guys

This video is really old buuuuut if you wanna know just a lil bit about these pirate OCs, I made this animatic years ago with just the slightest crumbs of lore UwU

#dnd #dungeons and dragons #d&d #magdalin mavis #nifi stormbreaker #kasirv tekser #serina fillyjonk #ocs #myart #mmpa #Youtube #comm example

[pdj-france]

Les joueurs et les administrateurs de serveurs Minecraft sont confrontés à une nouvelle vulnérabilité de sécurité dangereuse qui pourrait permettre à des acteurs malveillants d'exécuter du code à distance sur leurs ordinateurs. Surnommé "BleedingPipe" par un groupe d'utilisateurs appelé MMPA (Minecraft Malware Prevention Alliance), l'exploit utilise la désérialisation Java pour infecter les serveurs ou les clients sur lesquels l'un des nombreux mods populaires est installé. Comment fonctionne BleedingPipe ? BleedingPipe exploite une faille dans la classe ObjectInputStream en Java. Un pirate peut fournir des données au serveur avec un code qui fait quelque chose de malveillant, puis, lorsque le serveur reçoit le code et le "désérialise" (le changeant de binaire en objet), ce code est exécuté côté serveur. De même, si le serveur lui-même est compromis, il pourrait renvoyer des données binaires à un client (un joueur) dont le PC les désérialise localement et exécute le code. Quels mods sont affectés ? Un étudiant allemand en informatique a identifié trois douzaines de mods populaires qui présentent la vulnérabilité, allant d'AetherCraft à Immersive Armors en passant par ttCore. La page Github de Dogboy21 contient également un correctif pour résoudre le problème, qui consiste à obtenir un nouveau fichier JAR à placer dans votre dossier mods. Le billet de blog du MMPA répertorie encore plus de mods qui sont affectés et affirme que, plus précisément, les modpacks des versions 1.7.10 et 1.12.2 sont ceux qui sont vulnérables. Quelles sont les conséquences d'une infection ? Si un acteur malveillant est capable d'exécuter du code côté serveur ou côté client, les possibilités sont presque infinies. Ils pourraient trouver des moyens d'exfiltrer vos données utilisateur et de les utiliser pour le vol d'identité ou pourraient prendre le contrôle de votre ordinateur et l'utiliser pour des attaques Botnet sur d'autres systèmes. Comment se protéger ? Pour se protéger de BleedingPipe, il existe plusieurs choses que vous pouvez faire : Si vous êtes un joueur qui joue sur les serveurs d'autres personnes, MMPA recommande de vérifier les fichiers infectés dans votre répertoire .minecraft, en utilisant un scanner tel que JSus ou jNeedle. Dogboy21 recommande de télécharger son correctif si vous utilisez l'un des mods. Si vous exécutez un serveur, MMPA suggère d'exécuter JSus ou jNeedle sur tous vos mods installés. MMPA suggère également de mettre à jour les dernières versions d'EnderIO ou de LogisticsPipes, si vous les utilisez. Il est également indiqué d'utiliser le fork "GT New Horizons" de BDLib, si vous l'utilisez. Le groupe a également créé son propre module de sécurité appelé PipeBlocker, censé bloquer ces attaques. Que faire si je suis infecté ? Si vous pensez avoir été infecté par BleedingPipe, il est important de prendre des mesures immédiatement pour vous protéger. Voici quelques conseils : Éteignez votre ordinateur et débranchez-le du réseau. Effectuez une analyse complète de votre ordinateur avec un logiciel antivirus. Supprimez tout fichier ou dossier suspect. Réinstallez Minecraft et vos mods.

[noaasanctuaries]

Meet the Southern sea otter! 🦦

Sea otters aren’t just adorable animals with more fur per square inch than any other mammal. They’re also an important keystone species, meaning their presence is central to the health of their environment. Learn more about them in this #EarthIsBlue video!

(Video description: Educational video about the Southern sea otter. Credit: Nick Zachar/NOAA - Some footage copyrighted - Footage acquired under permit)

#WildSanctuaries #NOAA #SeaOtter #SeaOtterAwareness #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek #MarineLife #CuteAnimals #SeaOtterWeek #MMPA #Animals #Conservation #Ocean #Sea #California #MarineConservation #AnimalFacts #Cute #MarineMammals #Underwater #SouthernSeaOtter #MontereyBay #Monterey #EarthIsBlue #Youtube

[new-haryanvi-ragni]

Bad News For Mumbaikars! Buffalo Milk Price To Be Increased By Rs 5/Litre From March 1 In City -- Check New Rates Here

Mumbai consumes over 50 lakh litres of buffalo milk daily, of which more than seven lakh is supplied by the MMPA through its chain of dairies and neighbourhood retailers, through their farms spread in and around the country`s commercial capital. source…

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[soclaimon]

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[brannonfinney]

National Marine Fisheries Service and Fishwatch

The national marine fisheries agency (NMFS), according to Brannon Finney, has a number of projects aimed at lowering the risk of entanglements. Education, prevention, mitigation, and enforcement are all part of these programs. The NOAA system relies heavily on volunteer reporting, with volunteers reporting an average of 78 occurrences of entanglements every year. These papers aid the National Marine Fisheries Service in developing mitigation plans and activities to prevent entanglements and protect sea turtles.

The National Marine Fisheries Service of NOAA studies fish stocks' life histories and ecology. The service creates annual quotas based on these findings. The service also undertakes research on climate change, environmental variability, and fishing's socioeconomic impact. NOAA Fisheries has produced over a dozen reports on its aims and achievements to far. "Restoration Strategies and Community Involvement in Fish Stock Management: Opportunities and Challenges of the Future," the SWFSC's most recent annual report, highlights its efforts.

Brannon Finney thinks that the MMPA prohibits killing marine mammals while fishing, but permits bycatch and incidental take of listed species. The NMFS has the authority to restrict this permission based on the likelihood of a contact. Bycatch refers to unintentional captures. Fishing that causes unintended harm to a listed species is classified as a "incidental take" under the ESA, and must be reported and approved by the NMFS.

For commercial fishers, overfishing is a big issue. Commercial fishing activity has declined by 55 percent in the last decade, with landings falling by 93 percent and 89 percent, respectively. The overfishing of groundfish has had a significant negative influence on the environment in these fisheries. This is a self-sustaining loop. However, there are long-term alternatives to decrease the negative effects of overfishing. Educating our fisheries is the first step toward ensuring a sustainable future for marine life.

Brannon Finney feels that the National Marine Fisheries Service is working to protect and restore the ecosystem in the West Pacific. The dismantling of four dams on the Klamath River, for example, will allow salmonids to return to the area. In December 2021, the Biological Opinion will be completed. The National Marine Fisheries Service will be allowed to resume commercial fishing operations in the impacted waters thanks to a private-public collaboration.