It's my birthday today (18.04), so like last time I collected my best art (within the tumblr post, of course).

I love Gundam 00 for being that very specific type of “Metal Gear” silly where you have these actually quite pertinent and thought-provoking ideas about what it means to fight a war, what is the purpose of diplomacy in wartime, what defines someone as a terrorist or a freedom fighter and the nature of the proliferation of war as a means of furthering capitalism but it’s all dealt with by fighting in colour-coded robots and there’s this silly little man wearing a pink cardigan who will exclusively take advice from a robot friend that basically only he can talk to, and a guy with a split personality largely defined by what side of his face his emo fringe covers that day and their main antagonists are quite literally a rainbow hair army that represents the next stage in human evolution or some shit and one of the protagonist’s main rivals is an American guy who decides for no reason in season 2 to become a total weeb and theme all his mecha and dress sense around Samurai and starts calling himself “Mr. Bushido”. Bro, your name is Graham, what are you doing? 

Romanian Roots of Nikola Tesla: A Tribute to His Heritage

Nikola Tesla, born in what is now Croatia, which was part of the Austrian Empire at the time, had a strong connection to Romania through his maternal grandmother and mother's upbringing.

The Tesla family, originally from the Serbian province of Smiljan, had settled in the region that is now Croatia. Tesla's maternal grandmother, Ana, was from the Romanian region of Banat, and his mother, Đuka, was raised speaking Romanian.

In recognition of his contributions to science and technology, Nikola Tesla was granted honorary Romanian citizenship in 1927. This honorary citizenship highlights the strong connection between Tesla and Romania.

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this dub consistently murders me

I want to create a profession where I am paid for thinking, writing, speaking, and reading, and create my own schedule, rates, and travel is that too much to ask?

Sandford Fleming, an engineer and inventor responsible for a variety of innovations was born on 7th January 1827.

Another on of those relatively unknown Scots, but he has been honoured with a Google Doodle Sandfords best known invention was time!

Okay he never invented time, but he did give us the present system of time zones, which is still being followed all around the globe.

Fleming was born in Kirkcaldy and emigrated to Canada in 1845 at the age of 17. He first worked as a surveyor and later became a railway engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He founded the Royal Canadian Institute in Toronto in 1849. While originally an organisation for engineers, surveyors, and architects, it would evolve into an institution for the advancement of science in general.

Sir Sandford Fleming advocated the adoption of a standard time or mean time, as well as hourly variations from that according to established time zones. Fleming’s system, still in use today, established Greenwich, England (at 0 degrees longitude) as the standard time, and divides the world into 24 time zones, each a fixed time from the mean time. Fleming was inspired to create the standard time system after he missed the train in Ireland due to confusion over the time of departure.

Fleming first recommended the standard to the Royal Canadian Institute in 1879, and he was instrumental in convening the 1884 International Prime Meridian Conference in Washington, at which the system of international standard time — still in use today — was adopted. Fleming was behind the adoption of the present time meridians in both Canada and the U.S.

Before Fleming’s time revolution, time of day was a local matter, and most cities and towns used some form of local solar time, maintained by some well-known clock (for example, on a church steeple or in a jewellers window).

Of course with most Scottish inventors and innovators Fleming was no “one trick pony” A few his other achievements were; He designed the first Canadian postage stamp, breaking with tradition, he suggested that it feature an animal, rather than a monarch. He chose the beaver: an animal that played a pivotal role in the development of Canada. The three-penny stamp issued in 1851 had a beaver on it (the national animal of Canada).Designed an early in-line skate in 1850. Sandford also surveyed for the first railroad route across Canada and was the head engineer for most of the Intercolonial Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway.

🇯🇵 Step into the world of robotics with ASIMO—a groundbreaking humanoid robot that captivated audiences with its innovative design and advanced capabilities! Developed by Honda, ASIMO represents the pinnacle of humanoid robotics, showcasing cutting-edge technology and engineering ingenuity.

🤖 ASIMO made its debut in 2000 as the culmination of decades of research and development in robotics. Standing for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, ASIMO was designed to push the boundaries of what was possible in robotics and artificial intelligence. With its humanoid appearance and lifelike movements, ASIMO captured the imagination of people around the world.

⚙️ Beneath its sleek exterior, ASIMO boasted a sophisticated array of sensors, motors, and actuators that allowed it to walk, run, climb stairs, and interact with its environment in a remarkably lifelike manner. Equipped with advanced AI algorithms, ASIMO could recognize faces, voices, and gestures, enabling it to respond intelligently to human interactions.

🔍 ASIMO was not only a technological marvel but also a cultural icon, appearing in numerous public demonstrations, events, and media appearances. Its friendly demeanor and impressive capabilities made it a beloved ambassador for robotics and innovation.

💡 Despite its groundbreaking advancements, production of ASIMO was discontinued in 2018. One of the main reasons for this decision was Honda's shift in focus towards other areas of research and development, such as mobility solutions and electric vehicles. Additionally, the rapidly evolving field of robotics presented new opportunities and challenges that influenced Honda's strategic priorities.

🌟 Nonetheless, ASIMO remains a symbol of technological innovation and human ingenuity, inspiring future generations of roboticists and engineers to push the boundaries of what is possible. Its legacy lives on as a testament to the power of technology to shape the future of humanity.

Meet the almost all-innovade idol group, INN◯ヴェイダ! We promise to form a smile on your faces through elegant, yet cute performances full of life.

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The unit is formed by 3 groups, F◯SIDE, M◯SIDE & X ⦁ Y ⦁ Z —

— F◯SIDE [ unit formed by the 3 female members of INNOVATOR that is sure to steal your heart by their dashingly adorable stage acts♡ ] ;

— M◯SIDE [ unit formed by 3 of the male members of INNOVATOR, their exquisite and unique performances will be catching your eye! ] ;

— X ⦁ Y ⦁ Z [ unit for the last remaining INNOVATOR members as well as the single unit for one of the duos - though sometimes they may be more than 2! XYZ's refined air and focus on their fans is breathtaking. ]

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after ... several days and a total of 10h of work (if taken in total of just literal drawing and editing -otherwise itd be far more (´ω｀*)) it's finally done!!!! wow!!! i will be playing with these pngs for a while now. and maybe you'll do that too by having the transparents. there were a bunch of 'hardships' to overcome but i think it all ended up great in the end! I will be talking about some of the work behind the stages too now, as well as ideas and more of the. technical? work. you can stop reading now if you're not interested in what led to this and the inspirations behind it — in which case i hope you adored this at least 5% as much as i do (っ´ω｀)っ

i think it goes without saying i love idols, especially very idol-y music. i'll never go on without it. i love playing dressup with characters and myself all too much as well ; with ribbons ideals of ruling over the earth, im sure he would be happy to find there is another way of doing that without losing your forces either! wow. howd no one tell him of this before? if violence need be at any point, he'd have the whole squad ready as well. Initially i wanted to make the main outfits more uniform for everyone, though because there will be a lot of focus on duos in the end i went with color-coded ones (much like LiPPS from im@s ! though theyre not made of duos for each color - imagine that were the case and youd get this unit). The duo part was also a problem, because regene would've been left out, which is why i decided to take on the indigo suit too. we do look a little odd compared to the other duos though but oh well ♡

Onto the naming, INN◯ヴェイダ has a lot of meaning within it - ◯ is generally a censor for words, though the circle plays a general theme for the naming in all of the main units. in the name for the main group, it simply replaces the O in innovator ; ヴェイダ (lit. veida) was the closest thing i could get to that'd sound both like Veda & innovator (together with the beginning inno). With the maru (◯) being consistent within all other names, the male - female units can be read as both F SIDE/M SIDE or F MARU/M MARU, whichever is more to your liking. XYZ is named the way it is due to - if needed - more of the gaga forces would join in for their performances. initially i wanted to name it ETC but that seemed a bit rude towards bring and divine, i did not want them to feel as simply just 'what's left' of the group, and theyre also generally forgotten alongside the gaga forces ＿|￣|○ i did want them to have their spot too. So i ended up going with XYZ, similar enough to ETC by being the end of the alphabet but it also implies more mystery - besides it sounds cooler too. i think. The tagline is also "Towards a future of YOU & I" (mentioning you in caps first to capture the attention of the reader & to feel inclusive of fans and caring) is that due to.. well. ribbon's wishes of world domination (though idol activities now!) though i think this may be obvious enough.

Though i didnt spend time on them nearly as much, i hope the (very fastly done) logos look good too - main INNOVATOR logo is made fully custom from scratch ; kinda ran out of ideas for the rest and just made them with various premade fonts </3

Ending words - if you got here, first of all thank you for reading all this and being interested in the idea as well 😭 is it clear by now that the innovators specifically mean a lot to me.. probably! i hope they mean something to you too, or that i will at least get to spread a bit more positivity for them through my art (人´∀`)♪

Embracing Black Excellence: A Review of Disney’s “Iwaju”

I highly recommend “Iwaju” to anyone seeking a kind of wow!! A sense of love, and a reminder that we can all make a difference, regardless of our background.

In a world where representation matters, Disney’s “Iwaju” shines as a beacon of black excellence and empowerment. This groundbreaking series, with its all-black cast and setting, not only entertains but also inspires and uplifts. “Iwaju,” meaning “The Future” in Yoruba, is a testament to the intelligence, resilience, and creativity of black people. Set in a futuristic world, the series showcases…

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Warning Against People of Innovation

ʿĀṣim al-Aḥwal said: I sat with Qatādah when ʿAmr b. ʿUbayd (ie: a caller to the beliefs of the Qadariyyah) was mentioned, so he spoke ill of him, and discredited him. وَقَالَ عَاصِمٌ الْأَحْوَلُ: جَلَسْتُ إِلَى قَتَادَةَ فَذُكِرَ عَمْرُو بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ فَوَقَعَ فِيهِ، وَنَالَ مِنْهُ، So I said to him: “O Abū ʿl-Khaṭṭāb, I verily see that the scholars they speak ill of each other.” فَقُلْتُ لَهُ: يَا أَبَا الْخَطَّابِ إِنِّي أَرَى الْعُلَمَاءَ يَقَعُ بَعْضُهُمْ فِي بَعْضٍ، So he said: “O Aḥwal, do you not see that a man if he invents an innovation, then it should be mentioned, so people can take heed.” فَقَالَ: يَا أَحْيُولُ، أَلَا تَرَى أَنَّ الرَّجُلَ إِذَا ابْتَدَعَ بِدْعَةً فَيَنْبَغِي لَهَا أَنْ تُذْكَرَ حَتَّى تَحْذَرَ. Abū ʿl-Qāsim al-Taymī Ismāʿil al-Aṣbahānī, Siyar al-Salaf al-Ṣāliḥīn 1/901 أبو القاسم التيمي إسماعيل الأصبهاني، سير السلف الصالحين ١/٩٠١ https://shamela.ws/book/21493/897 Telegram: https://t.me/aljadwal Tumblr: https://al-jadwal.tumblr.com

Kylie Jenner is our 2023 Brand Innovator! ⁠ ⁠ The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan's Instagram followers outnumber the population of the United States of America. Her rapt audience has shown that it will buy her $35 lip kits, her $27 concealer, her $34 Kylie Baby hair-care set and her $125 Kylie Skin skin-care set. Now, she is expanding her empire with the launch of a new clothing line, Khy. ⁠ ⁠ Khy—a play on a nickname of Jenner’s—will feature different guest designers and concepts throughout the year. “The whole line is really inspired by my personal wardrobe, and the different moods that I’m in,” Jenner says.⁠ ⁠ The first drop offers black faux-leather pieces and nylon-and-elastane “base layers,” created in collaboration with the design duo Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl of Namilia, an edgy Berlin brand with a borderline-pornographic sense of humor. Namilia’s offerings include a “micro dick spike bag” and a “porn star” bra top. ⁠ ⁠ Nothing in Khy’s first release costs over $200. The faux-leather pieces, including a voluminous trench and skintight dresses, feel very Mad Max meets 1980s Thierry Mugler. It’s the wardrobe of a biker babe during the apocalypse—who happens to have internet access and a Pilates-toned body.⁠ ⁠ She describes the first drop as very “King Kylie—who I am at my core.”⁠ ⁠