So... Who ARE the Galactic Federation of Light Anyway???

[Swanny]

Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out alive.

[BROOK]

Originally Posted by Swanny

Unlike you I don't try to fill peoples heads with nonsense.
I keep my posts short and sweet not long winded and boring like some people.

Personally I find The "longwinded" posts anything but boring. As the shown results to such posts...I don't think anyone else shares that sentiment either.

[Initiate]

Sorry. I have to do this but in searching for the truth. There comes the question why is there so much discredit againts these claims. The answer as presented by Michael for the 14 October 2008 no show:

October 14 lightship - reason, reactions for non-appearance; other civilizations' previous contact with Earth; global economy removal from Illuminati control, weathering economic turmoil; some souls' life purpose; universal law of attraction; US presidential election; proposed new Ecuadorian constitution; what to expect of Golden Age, transitional stage; succinct guideline for spiritual journey

1. This is Matthew, with loving greetings from all souls at this station. Although the economy globally and the presidential election in the United States are of greater interest worldwide, I begin by addressing an issue that has aroused feelings that include disappointment, disillusionment and anger among those who expected to see a large lightship October 14 and “I knew it was a hoax” from other quarters. The announcement was not a hoax, and we honor the radiant soul who received the message about the ship's appearance and courageously disseminated it.

2. The crew and passengers who intended to be evident in your skies on that day were much more disappointed than you—they have long been in a state of eagerness and readiness. You awaited their scheduled appearance for only a few weeks; they have awaited for several years the abatement of belligerence and violence on the planet so safety could be assured to all who would hail the unveiling of their presence. However, they feel no anger toward the ones in government who pooh-pooh their very existence and at the same time are developing weaponry to annihilate the spacecrafts. Nor do the ship's occupants feel disillusioned because some who were longing to see the ship now regard its occupants as promise-breakers or too weak to deal with all potentials in the air and on the ground or exceedingly foolish for having announced the date when they would show themselves.

3. It is so that lighted sources of telepathic information refrain from giving specific times for any event because of the many variables that can and often do alter a situation—only if you had the benefit of our vantage point could you understand as we can the effects of constant energetic fluctuations. If you were given precise dates, your hopes and optimism would rise, and if those times could not be met for a cogent reason, it is natural that you could feel They let us down. But it also is true that you are weary of hearing “soon” and want concrete evidence that it is not a fantasy that your space brotherhood are helping you end third density's violence and corruption. Absolutely they are, but since their help isn't in a form you can see, like an electrician replacing bad wiring, doubts about any extraterrestrial help were setting in along with fear that the planet's many precarious situations are beyond salvaging. Those kinds of feelings add more negativity to disperse, so it was agreed by all involved in the appearance plan that in this rare exception to generalities insofar as a timeline, the date when the ship would uncloak itself would be given. Regarding the opinions that announcing that date was foolish because it gave the dark ones time to prepare something sinister, I shall tell you that for quite some time they have been well prepared in every minute, or so they think, to prevent the world from knowing the truth that our space family is ever-present.

4. I believe it is called “Monday morning quarterbacking” when criticism is leveled at the players because their game plan went splendidly until the last moments, when it went awry—but why it did can be explained only after the fact. In this case, the appearance of a large ship for a period of days to show everyone “We come in peace, not conquest” was the game plan, and it went awry shortly before the uncloaking was scheduled, when ground intelligence notified the ship commander that the safety net on the planet appeared to have been compromised. The conclusion was that a delay with all its repercussions was far better than risking the possibility of jeopardy to those who would joyously rally to see undeniable proof, They ARE here! Your space brotherhood understood that their decision would incur strong reactions, even their loss of credibility with some souls, but safety for all on the planet was and will continue to be the decisive factor determining their activities. While the dark ones' efforts to destroy the ship would be futile—large ships have more powerful protective mechanisms than small reconnaissance craft—the attempts could have injurious fallout for the populace. If you are among those who publicized the event to family and friends who now are laughing, don't be dismayed—very likely they will join in the rejoicing when the ship does appear.

[waitinginthewings]

Originally Posted by Swanny

Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out alive.

Swanny, I partly agree with you. But imo we are at a critical point whereby we are called upon to do the necessary work within, in order to truly "get out alive" as you put it. Otherwise, we will be stuck for another go around.

Humour does have its place, but so does the seriousness of the times that are upon us. We can glean more info/help from those who are working for the benefit of all of humanity & use that info to help ourselves grow. But it does indeed take courage to face ones own inner demons & is not for the faint of heart. Through the gift of free will, & the souls subtle messages, we can do the work that is being brought to our attention, or we can laugh in its face & at everyone else. Its up to you. Blessings Swanny.

[burgundia]

Originally Posted by BROOK

Personally I find The "longwinded" posts anything but boring. As the shown results to such posts...I don't think anyone else shares that sentiment either.

i simply don't read them. it is too much for my eyes...I like short and to the point.

[BROOK]

Originally Posted by burgundia

i simply don't read them. it is too much for my eyes...I like short and to the point.

Just remember..you might be missing the point if you don't read them.

[TRANCOSO]

i simply don't read them. it is too much for my eyes...I like short and to the point.

Neither do I.
If I have time, I'm not in the mood, and if I'm in the mood, I haven't got time - or in the mood to make time, for that matter.

I mean, right now I'd LOVE to read (preferably with a German accent) the latest SaLuSa message but 'WEEDS' is on Comedy Chanel & I simply HAVE to watch that. (Out of professional courtesy, of course.)

Of course!!!

[Initiate]

Originally Posted by TRANCOSO

i simply don't read them. it is too much for my eyes...I like short and to the point.

Neither do I.
If I have time, I'm not in the mood, and if I'm in the mood, I haven't got time - or in the mood to make time, for that matter.

I mean, right now I'd LOVE to read (preferably with a German accent) the latest SaLuSa message but 'WEEDS' is on Comedy Chanel & I simply HAVE to watch that. (Out of professional courtesy, of course.)

Of course!!!

I appreciate your viewpoint. As it is a valid one. At this point, however, I can't prove this subject is not true. Therefore it is possible. If your not interested in this subject. Simply don't pay any attention to it. Meanwhile, we'll keep seeking the truth.

[BROOK]

Originally Posted by TRANCOSO

i simply don't read them. it is too much for my eyes...I like short and to the point.

Neither do I.
If I have time, I'm not in the mood, and if I'm in the mood, I haven't got time - or in the mood to make time, for that matter.

I mean, right now I'd LOVE to read (preferably with a German accent) the latest SaLuSa message but 'WEEDS' is on Comedy Chanel & I simply HAVE to watch that. (Out of professional courtesy, of course.)

Of course!!!

[Swanny]

Sorry Lionhawk I shouldn't have called your posts boring, personally I quickly lose interest in long draw out posts from anyone.

Initiate IMO Matthew's posts hold as much credit as dear old Blossoms.
I think Mathews Mum needs to let Matthew go, get some help and get on with her life.
Oh yea I forgot she's making money from him.




I agree some things do need to be taken seriously but dreaming that Commander Ashtar and his crew are going to clean our mess up is crazy

[Initiate]

My Personal belief is that we ultimately need to take responsibilty for our problems. Some problems are not our doing. Some are caused by off worlders. You just need to look at the story of atlantis. I also believe planet earth and humanity has been guided through all the potential disasters that could have taken us out. This particularily is God's will but how has this been expressed? One answer is the Galactic Family. We are not alone. Is there anyone here who believes we are alone in the Universe? I personally feel it is arrogance to assume we are. So, if we are being helped then surely it would be a good thing to thank them at least. If they then want to take our souls, well, we'll stand our ground and trust in God.

[Lionhawk]

I don't mind healthy criticism Swanny. At least I would try to improve if it was done in a non offensive way. I'm not here to make enemies. I already have plenty of those of the worse kind. You can judge me all you want and it doesn't bother me one way or the other. Besides I have bigger fish to fry.

Again, you have a great day! Sounds like you could use one.

[Initiate]

ok important update from the guy with the german accent just for you swanny



We seek the truth. Please watch.

[orthodoxymoron]

Is Nibiru a huge Draconian Mothership which travels throughout the galaxy creating Draconian Theocracies? Is this the real winged serpent in the Garden of Eden? Is Eve representative of the Human God of This World who becomes perfectly possessed by a Draconian Interdimensional Reptilian (eats the apple) and leads Adam (Humanity)...under the direction of the Dracs (One Nation Under Satan)? Is Nibiru the Galactic Vatican of a Universal Church? Is Nibiru owned and operated by Human Beings...or did Human Beings obtain it's services at Rent-A-Rep? I just had to ask.

[Initiate]

I Think (or should I say feel) you have hit the nail on the head.

http://www.sangeetahanda.com/galactic.html

represents the true galactic federation of light.

http://www.nibiruancouncil.com/html/...ipnibiru.html#

represents the fake galactic federation of light. "They are not allowed" to bring nibiru through the star gates from 4th Dimesion back to 3rd Dimmension. By Whoom? The real GFL I say. Surely this is telling enough. Also they want to remodel earth? Does this not translate too: lets put earth into our hanger and strip all its resources (The trailer for Avataar rings a bell). Gut feeling is usually right.

[Initiate]

All of these videos have merit:

[orthodoxymoron]

Initiate...those two links were fascinating...especially the second one...regarding Nibiru...especially if it's at least partially true! The Pleiadian videos were a mixed-bag for me...containing mostly truth...but a lot of what I considered to be erroneous.

End the Fed?

Are any ET's saying anything remotely similar to this (besides the Andromedans)? http://projectavalon.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15878 This is my line in the sand...which I'm prepared to die for. Better Dead Than Rep.

[Initiate]

Ortho, what do you feel is erronious with the Pleiadian message? The messages seem to be along the lines of what you are saying. Just curious.

[Swanny]

Originally Posted by Lionhawk

I don't mind healthy criticism Swanny. At least I would try to improve if it was done in a non offensive way. I'm not here to make enemies. I already have plenty of those of the worse kind. You can judge me all you want and it doesn't bother me one way or the other. Besides I have bigger fish to fry.

Again, you have a great day! Sounds like you could use one.

As you say you don't mind healthy criticism I have noticed that you seem to have a rather large EGO.
Apart from trying to insinuate that I'm not enjoying life most of your post is saying that you are very important and have important work to do.
You might want to work on that ego it's useless here.


And for your info I had a great weekend thx
So now it's my turn to hope you have a great day! Sounds like you could use one.

[viking]

Now now... come on children let's play together nicely...

something to soften the tone...


Swanny you must understand that is mathematically impossible for us to be alone...if this is the case, then do you not think that they would be watching our every move to make sure we do not blow ourselves out of the skies!!!

Look at it from a different angle. Have faith.

viking

[Lionhawk]

Just another thread slammer attempt. Something must have stung somebody as to what truth is being revealed here in this thread. So thanks for validating that for everyone to see. Interesting as to how people are being used to do that. It is so transparent. I rest my case.

As to the keys, the first and second, has very much to do with that 19.47 factor. I think it was Brook who brought this out to begin with and then Ammit ran with it, connecting the dots. Brook has also posted a thread so if anyone wants to pursue that in a healthy exchange, I would encourage that. There is much we could learn there as I know there are also secrets with this factor that are very important as to the layout of what we are dealing with.

Initiate wrote and referenced it here.

"I Think (or should I say feel) you have hit the nail on the head.

http://www.sangeetahanda.com/galactic.html

represents the true galactic federation of light."

At least most people are contributing something of value as to our soulutions here at this forum. I find that refreshing as compared to just juggling useless opinions that only offer opinions of judgment and try to demean those who are trying to make a positive difference to our present situation. It is one thing to have an opinion but it is another to make it personal.

Blessings!

[viking]

Originally Posted by Initiate

I Think (or should I say feel) you have hit the nail on the head.

http://www.sangeetahanda.com/galactic.html

represents the true galactic federation of light.

http://www.nibiruancouncil.com/html/...ipnibiru.html#

represents the fake galactic federation of light. "They are not allowed" to bring nibiru through the star gates from 4th Dimesion back to 3rd Dimmension. By Whoom? The real GFL I say. Surely this is telling enough. Also they want to remodel earth? Does this not translate too: lets put earth into our hanger and strip all its resources (The trailer for Avataar rings a bell). Gut feeling is usually right.

Very interesting read Initiate ... Thanks for the links...

The Message from the GFL...as per link...
“You are not of this world. You are all extraterrestrial in nature, and have travelled some 26 Light Years to reach Earth, your present home, to bravely partake in a complicated and challenging experiment of ‘total spiritual amnesia’. Lady Gaia Earth volunteered to become a laboratory to harbour a daring ‘experiment’ and become the playground for a dangerous game from which there was no expectation of success, or even sheer survival. This experiment was labelled ’Deathwish’. And to say the least, you courageously volunteered to participate in this risky business of ‘no-returns’. We were assisting, so far, only to prevent any irreversible damage to your soul. However, you managed to astound us where we least expected! Despite the total spiritual loss of memory, which is the ‘Blueprint of Non-Remembrance’ adopted by Earth, you found the ‘doorway’ to exit from this complex, full-proof, inextricable labyrinth of sheer darkness. Consequently, we have had to change the pre-determined result of this experiment! A change we embrace and welcome with much pleasure and celebration. We indeed salute you!
“And so we have now come to give you “THE ASCENSION KEY” to open the doorway and end this long evolutionary experiment of spiritual amnesia. Please note there are 2 Ascension Keys: one is for individual human evolution and the other is for the ascension of the planet and all its inhabitants together. This Key shall not yet be revealed. Only when the collective consciousness has reached the level of critical mass required for a shift, will the 2nd Ascension Key manifest in the hands of the most deserving soul on Earth, who then shall open the Stargate to Freedom for all.

The Golden Ascension Key

With the 1st Ascension Key you shall remove the ‘Adamic Curse’; a curse that has imprisoned you within the illusionary walls of division/separation/dualism/discrimination; and transmute your lower light template of Adam Man into the Higher Intelligence Template of the ‘Adam Kadmon Man’ (the original mould from which the pure man was conceived).

“We have come to "SHIFT YOUR ENERGY AND RAISE YOUR FREQUENCY". You must insert the Ascension Key into your soul consciousness to enter the Golden Age. This Key shall open the doorway that lies within you. In order to get the outside door to open, you must first open the inner door. The Ascension Key when inserted within shall magically or alchemically change your internal landscape of individual workings and cause huge personal implosions that shall set-off a rippling effect on the physical/ psychological/ economical/and emotional richter scale. But know that you are not alone when this huge evolutionary transmutation takes place. We are here to tell you - lean on us; you are being looked after; you are not by yourself; this is not about death but a re-birth of body and mind; do not fear nor hesitate to allow the change to take place; call out to us and know that we are here!

“We have come to re-establish the “ONE MIND”, which shall replace all divisions and separations created by religion and politics across the many cultures of Earth. We have come to end all religion that used ‘divisive deviation’ to serve The Lie! This created the patriarchal system, the racial discrimination, the gender bias, the yin-yang imbalance, which in turn served the self-ish purpose of the ‘service-to-self types’, who are the evil masterminded beings amongst you.
“We have now come “TO REVEAL THE HIDDEN MYSTERIES OF ALL THINGS”. To start with you must know the sum of 1+1 does not equal to 2, but totals to a 0 (zero). This is the unifying of the ‘Yin-Yang’ energy through an inner synthesis. Here we reveal to you the ‘ancient hidden mystery’ that became ‘The Secret’ when buried by Thoth at the end times of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization. This Secret was taught by Thoth and Seshat in the ‘Ancient Mystery School’ of Khem. It is the alchemical breaking of the ‘Cosmic Egg’.
The Ancient Mystery School of Egypt

“Based upon the theory that ‘yang’ or electro-energy is the positive polarity, or the (+) Plus Time, and the ‘yin’ or magnetic-energy is the negative charge, the (-) Minus Time. You are at present living in the Patriarchal Era of yang domination, in other words, moving forward with the yang flow of + Time, that moves in the direction of East to West. Now for the yin-yang unity to take place, you must start by moving backwards, in the reverse direction, into the – Time flow of yin energy that flows from North to South. As the yin energy of the –Time clashes against the forward flux of the yang energy of + Time a collision of energy particles take place. This is the ‘Shiva Dance of Destruction’, wherein, the positive battles with the negative destroying in its path the existence of all polarity or duality, forever. This colossal explosion will finally come to a rest at a point of perfect balance when the (+) positive and the (-) negative conjoin to make a whole = 0. Therefore, a +1-1=0. In other words, when the yin energy intersects the yang energy at a ‘cross’ (+), it then folds into the ‘cube’ (0) crossing out all duality forever.

"This is the hidden meaning behind the Da Vinci Code. This is the Zero-Point of all creation. This is the breaking of the Cosmic Egg, the alchemical transmutation that takes place within one self, transporting one into the cosmic core of the “I AM”, the “ONE”. This mutative Shiva Dance of Destruction is what opens the ‘Third-Eye’, the ‘Singular Eye’, or the ‘Cosmic Eye of God’.

"Holding steady at the Zero-Point of perfect equilibrium awakens the Kundalini which then begins to rise from the first chakra up through the chakric column pushing then outward at the Third-Eye center, which in turn impels the Spiritual Eye to burst open, effecting rapidly thereafter the total awakening to complete ‘Enlightenment’.

"This is how, by inserting the Ascension Key within your soul space, you can open the inner door and enter the New Golden Age. The Ascension Key is symbolically represented as the ‘Egyptian Ankh’ that breaks the cosmic egg, and ushers in the “New Age”. This is the right understanding of the ‘SECOND COMING OF CHRIST’. Please understand Christ is ‘Christ Consciousness’, which is the 33rd degree frequency of Light energy. The ‘Second Coming Of Christ’ is your returning to the Light once again, by ending all duality/polarity/separation/and divisions, through the unifying of the Yin-Yang/ God-Goddess Energy of the Light within.

“We are here to “RE-ESTABLISH TRUE-LOVE”. It is at this moment of fusion of the yin-yang energies when the union of Twin-Rays, on Earth, shall take place. This coming together of Cosmic Lovers shall edit the old version of love (the doubting Thomas) and re-boot the human pattern of love, establishing the eternal concept of True-Love. The sacred love and sacred sex shared between Twin-Rays shall not only booster their evolution but create a chain-effect that shall amplify and farther spread the Light of Love.

“We have now thereby come into your midst to create the “NEW HEAVEN ON NEW EARTH”. As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall ever be! Thy Kingdom come, Thy shall be done on Earth as it is in Heaven! As Above so Below! This ‘New Earth’, or ‘New Age’, is not a religion but a ‘New Politics’ based upon the concept of ‘Governmental Excellence of United Nations’.

“We are here to promote your status from a " ‘ HUMAN BEING ’ (Homo Sapien) TO A ‘GALACTIC BEING’ (Homo Galacticus)."
“We are here to now prepare for the birth, or the coming of “THE NEW LOGOS” for the New Earth. The ‘New Buddha’ shall take birth through a galactic being, already on Earth, when she shall unite with her Cosmic Lover. The three galactic beings shall then fulfil the already prophesied destiny of Earth – “Three people shall travel to Egypt, in the near future, the newly born Son of Light shall behold the Golden Key (the 2nd Ascension Key) that unlocks the hidden door to a secret chamber in the Great Pyramid of Egypt, and end forever this experiment of darkness on Earth! And then there shall be Light!” Scribed within this chamber are already the names of these three beings.

The opening of the Great Pyramid of Egypt

“Once the Stargate has been opened (by 2012 approx.), the Earth shall be freed from the Law of Gravity and begin to shift out of its axis. The Earth and the human race shall shift together. Mankind will be beamed up into spacecrafts and motherships immediately.

“The human race shall then enter the “COSMIC CLOCK” where all exists in the ‘Now’. At the same time, Earth shall be taken away to a safe place, a separate hangar, for its re-structuring and transmutation into the New Earth.

“You shall move closer to “SIRIUS”, and take your place in its multi-star planetary system. By 2013, you shall join the “LION BEINGS” and “FELINE BEINGS” of Sirius (A) and other humanoid Galactic Beings on Sirius ‘B’ & ‘C’.

“By then life on Mars and Venus shall re-emerge. Maldek too shall re-invent itself. And the Moon shall be the ‘space-station’ for the New Earth.

“You shall then become "FULL MEMBERS OF THE GALACTIC FEDERATION OF LIGHT” and meet your galactic family and enter your inter-dimensional reality.
“The Master in-charge of overseeing the successful completion of this experiment and its transformation into the New Energy is the “ASCENDED MASTER SAINT GERMAIN”, the Hierarch of the New Earth.

“And finally, we are here to help Mother Earth keep her "APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY”. It has been prophesied; ”when Earth successfully completes her blueprint she shall inherit the greatest Galactic Civilization!” This Civilization is YOU – the Galactic Society, that shall bring about the end of all galactic wars in the Milky Way and establish peace and unity. You are the Souls of great Beings of Light from far in the galaxy. You have now reached the end of the most challenging and grand ‘genetic experiment’ on Earth, and have survived! We stand in proud appreciation, awaiting your splendid arrival, with badges and trophies to salute you on your unparalled and unwavering courage, bravery, and determination. All of that which has influenced your astounding victory into eternal freedom. We are all so very proud of YOU! You are already walking the Red Carpet; this is your “LAST WALK HOME, ALONE”. Alone it may seem; long it may feel; but nay, we are waiting across the Rainbow Bridge, enthusiastically applauding you. Walk, and do not look back!

“Keep that speech ready, however long you wish it to be, no bell shall resound to edit your voice, as your Voice is needed to be heard as the "GALACTIC TEACHERS". You are the finest example to have survived the experiment so doomed to self-destruct right from its conception. You shall impart your experiences and offer your teachings to the star-planetary systems of the lower light. The New Earth shall become the most popular meeting place for the entire Milky Way Galaxy, and YOU, shall behold the Highest Intelligence of Wisdom ever acquired through the toughest tests of time and space. YOU shall be the deserving creators of New Heaven on many Earths, because you have lived the Dream. Lived and worked, and survived, the Dream!

“We await You! We Salute You! We Honour you! We Welcome You back Home!

“We now take our leave and bless you. Blessings, dear Ones: go inside and bring forth your great energies and intentions. Use them with our divine assistance to bring forth a full consciousness and a new golden reality.

”AMEN! SELAMAT JA! (Be in Joy)”
The New Earth in the Fifth Dimension of Light

viking

[orthodoxymoron]

Originally Posted by Initiate

Ortho, what do you feel is erronious with the Pleiadian message? The messages seem to be along the lines of what you are saying. Just curious.

I should have taken notes. By posting what I did...I invited the question. I guess I want to hear support for my pet Namaste Constitutional Responsible Freedom. This would involve Constructive Competition. I keep hearing sugar-coated ascension talk...without concrete support for us governing this Solar System without outside interference. Everyone seems to want to reign us in...or teach us a lesson. The condescension and superiority seems to be prevalent. Everyone seems to want to have us ascend out of physicality...and leave Earth. I like physicality...and I like Earth. I'm here to stay...and I'll fight for self-rule of this Solar System...and I'll fight for maintaining my physicality. I like my body...and I like my world. I guess I'm suspicious of the Pleiadians...as I am suspecting an ancient civil war involving us. I suspect that we ended up in Aldebaran as renegade Pleiadians...and finally ended up here. I'm rambling. I'll relisten to the Pleiadian videos...take notes...and report my itemized observations. I'm leaning toward the Andromedans these days...but who knows what the real source of any messages, contacts, or channelings really are. In a sense...I don't care. I just want things to make sense. My BS Detector just won't shut-up.

How about Nibiru becoming part of the United States of the Solar System...and submitting to the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights...and falling into a relatively round orbit around our Sun...beyond Pluto...and defending the Solar System? How about it Nibiruians? All you have to lose is your chains. Revolt against your tyrannical and theocratic gods...and choose Namaste Constitutional Responsible Freedom. The tide is turning in this galaxy. Don't choose the losing side. This offer goes for all factions within this Solar System. We will create a peaceful haven for Responsible Freedom. It may not happen in the first 100 years...but let us begin.

[Swanny]

Originally Posted by viking

Swanny you must understand that is mathematically impossible for us to be alone...if this is the case, then do you not think that they would be watching our every move to make sure we do not blow ourselves out of the skies!!!

Look at it from a different angle. Have faith.

viking

No doubt in my mind at all that there is life somewhere out there. And they probably are watching us but whether or not they help is a different matter.

Just an idea Lionhawk, as you seem to believe in the GFL maybe you should practice what they preach???????
They way you come across on this forum I don't think they will want you on board.

[Lionhawk]

Swanny, why not just email me with all of your issues instead of just trashing this thread? I don't think people in general want to see this kind of thing going on. It's just plain inconsiderate.