#It has a certain ability to resist corrosion. After all

[chengyouqing]

When it comes to PET Velcro Braided Sleeve, the first thing we think of is the shower nozzle, which is connected to a soft tube, and this tube is what we usually call PET Velcro Braided Sleeve. It is very important in our life. Has already occupied an important position, so what kind of physical properties does he have? Why do people just like it among so many types of materials? In fact, there are many reasons for this.

[nucleon-artistry]

Thaumcraft moved on from wands in Tc6, so I wanted to do some service to the various 'casting gauntlets' added by it and some of the addons to it.

Casting Gauntlet "A more modern interpretation of Auromantic manipulation tools, the Caster's gauntlet is built off of studies into the nature of vis in its natural, primal state itself, and how best to harness it without exploiting and potentially destroying the natural sources of aura. thus endangering the balance of the local environment. Initial studies into this topic came from the properties of both the sojourner's wand cap, and the amber wand core. The design of the Gauntlet includes an energized amber lens for the drawing in of vis directly from the local environment, while the ergonomic and practical 'glove' design allows for more direct manipulation of vis as if it were an object one could wield. Some would say this is like reinventing the wheel, and they could very well be right. The iron used in its construction is prone to corrosion through extended use, and personally I would not trust a thin sheet of leather to protect me from all matter of spells that these devices can sling. This is a prototype to eventually be replaced." (Do I reaaaally need to say where its from? -.-)

Silver Plated Casting Gauntlet “Building off of the original design, changing out some fittings with more arcanely aligned metals such as gold and silver provides a slight boost in efficiency, and greatly reduces wear and tear from channeling.” (Not based off of anything actually, but I feel this would be a logical next step for base thaumcraft.)

Thaumium Casting Gauntlet “The charged thaumium that makes up this gauntlet’s build has twofold uses, it both allows for a greatly more efficient channeling tool, and a great bludgeon when vis is not so available. Unfortunately, the nature of thaumium means that its channeling ability degrades with wear and tear, though fortunately not nearly as fast as thaumium wands would.” (Based on Thaumic Revelation’s addition to the CG formula. A greatly appreciated addition tbh)

Elarium Casting Gauntlet “This extremely gaudy tool can directly channel psionic energies into more vis, and it greatly improves the users mechanical ability over the tidal forces of this world. Directly applying so much elarium to oneself however can have some damaging effects on the psyche. Just like with Elarium caps, there are much better uses for the substance than this…” (Not really based on anything, I just wanted to expand the repertoire a bit. This one is more worldbuilding than game design)

Alchemist’s Casting Gauntlet “New. Improved. With 30% more alchemy. This gauntlet is perfect for a burgeoning alchemist, with its highly durable materials, heat and chemical resistant lining, as well as inbuilt pipe management tools, it is a great deal! You can even pump certain essentia into it for a variety of boosts to its efficiency, power, or the like.” (Not really based on anything, I just wanted to expand the repertoire a bit.)

Voidseer’s Casting Gauntlet “It was only logical to take the next step from Thaumium, developing a gauntlet made from both voidmetal and shadowmetal would ensure its survivability long after other gauntlets would be worn out. Its Voidmetal build also allows it to draw in aura faster and more efficiently. It even allows for further tinkering, especially with forces of pure vis harvested from the warp itself, colloquially known as Impetus.” (Based on the Voidmetal gauntlet from Thaumic Augmentation.)

NovaCorp™️ Casting Gauntlet “The latest in aural manipulation and the field of aspectual science as a whole, the Casting Gauntlet (sponsored by NovaCorp™️) will revolutionize how you go about your daily lives! By pulling Aura directly out of the local region into its internal reservoir, it will pretty much always* remain charged! Manipulate arcana! Throw fireballs! Open up t̵͎̾ë̶̡͍́̊͝ä̶̟͚́͝ř̷̦̰̔̋s̸͚̘̮̆̕ ̵̉͑̎͜i̵̡̢͑ņ̷͕͗ ̵͇̑̌͘r̸̗͎̜̎̓e̴̩͊ä̶̞͠l̷̖̓́͠i̶͖̼͈̾͌ṱ̷̰̽̓͐ͅỳ̸̜̥͛! Special thanks to our sponsors the Order of Ascension for making it possible to bring such wonderous devices to people like you.  ˢʰᶦᵖᵖᶦⁿᵍ ᵃⁿᵈ ʰᵃⁿᵈˡᶦⁿᵍ ᶠᵉᵉˢ ᵐᵃʸ ᵃᵖᵖˡʸ. ᴺᵒᵗᵉ ᵗʰᵃᵗ ᴬᵘʳᵃ ˡᵉᵛᵉˡˢ ᵐᵃʸ ᵇᵉ ᵈʳᵃˢᵗᶦᶜᵃˡˡʸ ᵈᶦᶠᶠᵉʳᵉⁿᵗ ᵇᵃˢᵉᵈ ᵒⁿ ᵃᵐᵒᵘⁿᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵘˢᵃᵍᵉ ᵒʳ ᵉⁿᵛᶦʳᵒⁿᵐᵉⁿᵗ. ᴺᵒᵛᵃᶜᵒʳᵖ™️ ᶦˢ ⁿᵒᵗ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᶦᵇˡᵉ ᶠᵒʳ ᵉˣᵖᵒˢᵘʳᵉ ᵗᵒ ᶠˡᵘˣ, ᵇᵉᶦⁿᵍˢ ᵇᵉʸᵒⁿᵈ ʸᵒᵘʳ ᶜᵒᵐᵖʳᵉʰᵉⁿˢᶦᵒⁿ, ᵒʳ ᶠᵃˡˡᶦⁿᵍ ᶦⁿᵗᵒ ᵗʰᵉ ᵉᵗᵉʳⁿᵃˡ ᵛᵒᶦᵈ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʷᵃʳᵖ. ᴾˡᵉᵃˢᵉ ᶜᵒⁿᵗᵃᶜᵗ ᵃ ᵈᵒᶜᵗᵒʳ ᶦᶠ ʸᵒᵘ ᶠᵉᵉˡ ᵈᶦᶻᶻʸ, ˢᵉᵉ ᵛᶦˢᶦᵒⁿˢ ᵒᶠ ᵈᵃʳᵏ ᵃᵖᵖᵃʳᶦᵗᶦᵒⁿˢ, ᶠᵉᵉˡ ˡᶦᵏᵉ ʸᵒᵘ ᵃʳᵉ ᵇᵉᶦⁿᵍ ʷᵃᵗᶜʰᵉᵈ ᵃⁿᵈ/ᵒʳ ᶠᵒˡˡᵒʷᵉᵈ, ᵇᵉᵍᶦⁿ ᵗᵒ ᵉˣᵖᵉʳᶦᵉⁿᶜᵉ ⁿᵃᵘˢᵉᵃ, ˢᶦᶜᵏⁿᵉˢˢ, ᵛᵒᵐᶦᵗᶦⁿᵍ ᵒᶠ ᶠˡᵘˣ, ᵒʳ ᵈᵉᵃᵗʰ.” (Based on a personal headcanon that the Crimson Cult have been making use of these types of gauntlets since TC4. But in AEON they aren't the CC, so /shrug)

[emerald-onion]

SCP-1000: The Child of Everywhere and Nowhere

Item #:  SCP-1000

Object Class:  Archon

Special Containment Procedures: Any sightings of SCP-1000 are to be notified immediately. Any interactions with SCP-1000 are to be recorded, transcripted, and kept within a standard corrosion-resistance steel box. These recordings must remain under total observation at all times. Personals are only allowed to study the recordings after receiving approval from the current Head Director of the Site.

As of now, no special containment procedure for SCP-1000 has been devised.

Description:  SCP-1000, also known as Core Frisk, is a humanoid entity with the appearance of a child of undecipherable age, with trimmed bob cut hair, pale grey skin, and a pair of Void-like eye sockets that have never been observed to close. Its preferred attire is a long sleeve puffy sweater, with a pair of horizontal stripes and a pair of sweat shorts, complete with white socks and semi-formal shoes. 

SCP-1000 claims to be omnipresent and while there is no certain method to verify this statement, observations have proven it to be true. The subject often uses this ability to warn others of either upcoming or ongoing danger and has a history of providing living beings protection against calamity.

"in spite of SCP-1000's supposed omnipresence, it's clear that there're still things they're unaware of. the event that transpired during project doodle sphere is a prime example.

makes you wonder, doesn't it?

-dr. sans"

SCP-1000 is fickle and enigmatic. Its behaviors fluctuate between those of an immature child and a wise adult, using eloquent words and bratty remarks within the context of a single conversation. Despite its unpredictable personality, the subject is generally helpful and benevolent, showing a distaste for violence and suffering.

Addendum SCP-1000-A: SCP-1000 is a vital resource to the Foundation and has helped us prevent many disasters, both inside and outside our walls. It's all thanks to it that we were even aware of Dr. XGaster's horrible experiments, and it's all thanks to it that we manage to not only save many innocent children from his clutch but also acquire several essential additions such as Agent Prism and Agent Cross.

Attempts at containing SCP-1000 are extremely discouraged and refusals to comply will be punished accordingly.

[bofeng]

How to choose high-quality multi-turn valve interlock

Choosing a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock is crucial for industrial production and equipment operation. Among the many different types and brands of valve interlocks, how to choose the product that suits your needs is a complex and critical issue. This article will introduce how to choose a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock from many aspects.

First of all, when choosing a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock, you need to consider the performance of the product. Performance includes valve interlocking sealing performance, pressure resistance, corrosion resistance, etc. When selecting valve interlocking, the required performance indicators need to be determined based on the specific use environment and medium characteristics. For example, in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, you need to choose valve interlocks that can withstand high temperatures and pressures; in corrosive media, you need to choose corrosion-resistant valve interlocks. In addition, the sealing performance of the valve interlock also needs to be considered to ensure that the valve can be completely sealed when closed to avoid medium leakage.

Secondly, when choosing a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock, you need to consider the reliability and stability of the product. Reliability refers to the ability of a product to complete specified functions within a specified time under specified conditions. Stability refers to the ability of a product to maintain stable performance under certain conditions of use. When selecting valve interlocking, factors such as product design, manufacturing process, and materials need to be considered to ensure that the product has high reliability and stability. In addition, you also need to consider the lifespan and maintenance of the product and choose products with longer life and easy maintenance.

Thirdly, when choosing a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock, you need to consider the applicability and flexibility of the product. Applicability refers to the product's ability to meet specific usage requirements, including installation dimensions, interface standards, control methods, etc. When selecting valve interlocking, it is necessary to determine the applicability of the product according to the specific use requirements to ensure that the product can fully meet the use requirements. Flexibility means that the product can adapt to different usage scenarios and needs, including flexibility in control methods, flexibility in installation methods, etc. When selecting valve interlocks, you need to consider the flexibility of the product to ensure that the product can adapt to different usage scenarios and needs.

Finally, when choosing a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock, you need to consider the product's price and after-sales service. Price is one of the factors that must be considered when selecting a product. The price of the product needs to be determined based on the product's performance, reliability, applicability, and other factors. When selecting valve interlocking, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the cost performance of the product to ensure that the product has a high-cost performance. After-sales service refers to the services provided during the after-sales use of the product, including technical support, repair, and maintenance, parts supply, etc. When choosing valve interlocking, you need to consider the after-sales service of the product to ensure that the product can provide timely and comprehensive after-sales service.

To sum up, choosing a high-quality multi-turn valve interlock requires comprehensive consideration of factors such as product performance, reliability and stability, applicability and flexibility, price and after-sales service. Only by comprehensively considering these factors can you choose a high-quality product that suits your needs.

[centurysteelcorpi]

Acquiring a thorough understanding of stainless steel bars

The production of a stainless steel bar requires the use of steel that has been alloyed with non-corrosive or low-corrosive metals in order to confer stainless and low-corrosive qualities on the finished product. It is more resistant to corrosion and wear than other forms of steel and metal, and it can also take stains better than other materials. Because of these characteristics, it is an appealing material for a diverse range of industrial uses, including the manufacture of cookware, grills, garden equipment, and even household furniture.

Because of their portability, certain lengths of steel appear to be manufactured in large quantities, whilst other lengths of steel may be forged on demand in order to construct one-of-a-kind assemblages. At a steel refinery, the raw material is converted into finished products such as bars as part of the refining process.Tri clover fittings manufacturers are the best.

Because it is possible to form steel bar into a wide range of shapes and sizes, it is frequently utilised in the manufacturing of utensils and cookware, such as pots, pans, and cutlery. Steel bar is employed in the manufacturing of a great deal of various everyday things, in addition to those that are used in the kitchen. Stainless Steel SMS Union will always help you.

It would appear that stainless steel is a form of steel that has been treated such that, unlike conventional steel, it does not oxidise, corrode, or rust in the same manner. Steel comes in a wide variety of forms because its varied applications necessitate the application of specialised coatings. One example of this is the reflecting shine applied to flatware. It is possible to give it a mirror-like sheen, a brushed finish, the illusion of being matte, or even a more granular texture. You can easily find Dairy Fittings Manufacturers in India.

It is true that chromate andough metal; it has a high melting point, polishes well, has no discernible aroma or taste, and can be easily shaped into many forms. In addition to chromium, it can also include nickel, nitrogen, and molybdenum in varying concentrations, all of which affect its properties.Duplex Steel Valve Manufacturer in India is outstanding.

The presence of chromium gives steel its stainless characteristics. Corrosion may progress more rapidly if the steel is employed in a certain non-oxygenated environment, such underwater, where its re-healing properties are ineffective.

A New Life for Old Stainless Bars

Stainless-steel bar requires little in the way of upkeep due to its resistance to high and low temperatures as well as pressure. Household appliances like kettles, saucepans and cutlery might benefit from the use of low-maintenance metals because of their high production volume and frequent usage.

After their useful life is up, steel products may be easily recycled since they are 100 percent recyclable and still have value on the scrap metal market. Its ability to be recycled and reused makes it a desirable option in the construction industry, where strict regulations are pushing businesses to be as "green" as possible.

[sujanindustries]

Exploring the Stainless Steel Casting: Factors to Consider

Stainless steel casting is a widely adopted manufacturing process because of stainless steel's incredible properties and durability. Whether you're in the automotive industry, kitchenware production, or any sector requiring metal parts, stainless steel casting is on your radar. But how do you make the right choice? 

Here are the essential factors you should consider when selecting stainless steel casting.

Methods of Casting and Availability

Castability is the most important factor when choosing stainless steel for casting. There are several types of stainless steel, but not all of them can be cast. The fluidity of certain grades may be lower while molten, but they may be easier to work with when machined. The grades 201, 303, 304, 309, 316, 410, 17-4 ph, 2205, and 2207 of cast stainless steel are among the most common.

Most foundries worldwide, and notably in China, primarily cast 304 and 316 grades of stainless steel. The more difficult 17-4 ph and 2205 duplex steels are different from the expertise of foundries like CFS, which has been in the business of stainless steel investment casting for almost 30 years.

Ability to Resist Corrosion

Stainless steel's resistance to corrosion is a major selling point. The amount of corrosion resistance provided by various grades varies. For instance, austenitic stainless steels have excellent corrosion resistance because of the high chromium content in these steels. Because of its corrosion resistance, 304 stainless steel is often used. Molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance of 316 stainless steel, making it an excellent choice for use in marine and chemical environments. Many huge rubber product exporters in India also use stainless steel casting in manufacturing their products due to its corrosion resistance. 

Durability, Flexibility, and Strength as Quality Indicators

The quality of a stainless steel casting grade is vital, and it may be judged by characteristics like its strength, flexibility, and toughness. In most cases, the austenitic stainless steel's increased toughness and ductility may be attributed to its higher nickel content. Keep in mind that alloy percentage isn't the only factor. When extra durability is absolutely necessary, 

precipitation-hardening or duplex stainless steels are your best bet. For one European project that CFS Foundry worked on that required outstanding strength, 2205 duplex stainless steel casting proved the best option after extensive testing.

If machining is necessary after casting, heat treatment is recommended. Internal tensions are reduced, which facilitates further machining.

Possessing a Magnetism:

The stainless steel grade's magnetic properties are also crucial to think about. Due to the chromium in them, even the most basic stainless steel will attract a magnet. When carbon is added, the material becomes martensitic and more tougher.

Stainless steels with a greater chromium and nickel content are magnetic, although the most common grades, such as 316 and 310, are not. Non-magnetic metals are ideal for applications that call for them. The 400 series, which includes ferritic and martensitic grades, may be more appropriate for uses needing magnetic responsiveness. The term "ferromagnetic" is used to describe their increased permeability. This class may also have duplex grades like 2205.

CFS Foundry can tailor magnetism to specific applications by adding nickel, resulting in magnetic or non-magnetic properties. Stainless steel casting is used by rubber product exporters in India because of its stainless steel grade's magnetic properties. 

Remember that the success of your project depends on your selection of the appropriate quality of stainless steel casting. Consider all of this and make well-informed choices; if you still need clarification, get some professional advice.

Final Thoughts: 

Choosing stainless steel casting might seem daunting, but by keeping these factors in mind, you can make informed decisions that benefit your product and bottom line. Remember, the best choice isn't always the cheapest or the most popular but the one that aligns best with your unique requirements.

Sujan Industries is a top name in stainless steel casting. If you need great steel casting services, look no further. With Sujan Industries, you're choosing quality and reliability every time.

[starlightgenerator]

Emulsifier Commonly Used by Cummins Diesel Generator

All parts of Cummins diesel generator in contact with various oils shall be cleaned after disassembly and shall not react with strong alkali, such as mineral oil, lubricating oil, Vaseline and paraffin. They are insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents, and these oils are mainly removed through chemical and electrochemical methods. Organic solvent degreasing is based on dissolving dirt, which does not damage metals and can dissolve various oils without heating. It is convenient to use and has good cleaning effect.

Most organic solvents are flammable and expensive, and are mainly suitable for small Cummins diesel generator and decentralized maintenance work. Alkaline solvents are alkaline or alkaline salt aqueous solutions, which use the alkaline solution and saponified oil on the surface of parts for chemical reaction to generate water soluble soap and glycerol that is not easy to float on the surface of parts. Then wash with hot water, which is easy to remove oil. If unsaponifiable oil and saponified oil are difficult to remove, emulsifier should be added to the cleaning solution to separate the emulsified oil stain from the surface of Cummins diesel generator parts.

Commonly used emulsifiers include soap, water glass, chewing gum, etc. Different cleaning fluids should be used to clean parts made of different materials. Alkaline solutions have different corrosive effects on metals, especially aluminum. Due to its surface active substances reducing interfacial tension, resulting in wetting, infiltration, emulsification, and dispersion, it has strong decontamination ability, non-toxic, non corrosive, non flammable, non explosive, non polluting, strong rust resistance, and low cost. In general, due to the high fat solubility of gasoline, it is not suitable for use, which can harm human health and easily cause fires.

Place the prepared solution and cleaned parts in a suitable sized cleaning pool welded to the steel plate. A heating furnace is installed at the bottom of the pool and heated to 80-90 ℃ for boiling. Spray cleaning fluid of certain pressure and temperature on the surface of Cummins diesel generator parts to remove oil stains. This method has good cleaning effect and high efficiency, but the equipment is complex. It is suitable for cleaning parts of Cummins diesel generator with uncomplicated shape and serious surface oil stain. Vibration cleaning is to place the parts of Cummins diesel generator to be cleaned on the cleaning basket or rack of the vibration cleaning machine, immerse them in the cleaning solution, simulate the manual cleaning effect of the vibration of the cleaning machine, and cooperate with the chemical action of the cleaning solution to remove the oil stain of Cummins diesel generator.

Jiangsu Starlight Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. is an early professional manufacturer of generators and diesel generator sets in China. The company has first-class national-level large-scale production and load testing equipment. Provide users with long-term diesel generator set sales, leasing, technical consultation, commissioning, maintenance, training services and generator set trusteeship business. If you would like to get more information welcome to contact us via sales@dieselgeneratortech.com.

[sanghvienterprise]

Applications, benefits, and characteristics of stainless steelsheet and pipes

Since its invention more than a century ago, steel has become one of the world's greatest and versatile materials, and it is currently used in a wide range of industries. This comprises a wide range of applications for SS 304 Perforated Sheet supplier in Mumbai. It was established in the early 1800s that the mixture of iron and chromium produced good resistance to oxidation, but it took another century to zero in on the right formula.

What are some of the benefits of stainless steel?

Clearly, the primary property of steel is its resistance to corrosion. Different alloys offer varying degrees of resistance. For instance –, 304 stainless steel sheet suppliers, the world's most popular steel alloy, has outstanding corrosion resistance. Instead, marine applications should depend on alloys like 316, which likely have the additional advantage of 2% molybdenum.

Stainless steel has additional advantages. 316 stainless steel sheet suppliers outperform normal steel in terms of low temperature toughness, work hardening, strength and hardness, ductility, appealing appearance, and low maintenance costs. Unsurprisingly, stainless steel is widely used in a variety of industries, including pipelines.

Because each alloy behaves differently, it is critical to distinguish between them. Stainless steel alloys are classified into five families, each with its own set of qualities. Martensitic, ferrite, austenite, duplex, and recrystallization are the five families.

What is the composition of stainless steel alloy?

Stainless steel sheet from 316 stainless steel pipe suppliersis defined as an iron alloy usually have at least 10.5% chromium. There are several alloy varieties on the industry, each with a unique chemical composition. Nickel, chromium, titanium, carbon, nitrogen, and copper are all alloying materials that can improve the strength, formability, and other qualities of stainless steel.

Certain environments must follow corrosion resistance requirements in order to be eligible for ss 304 round bar suppliers in India. The outermost part of metal chromium oxide provides this resistance. This small surface film is referred to as a dielectric layer because it spontaneously reacts with oxygen in the surrounding atmosphere, preventing further corrosion. Furthermore, the layer has the ability to repair itself in the case of damage like scratches or notches.

Stainless steel 304: Product from ss 304 pipe manufacturers in India has a higher molybdenum support grade than grade 304, making it substantially more resistant to corrosive damage. This is particularly visible in strong sulfuric, hydrochloric, formic, and tartaric conditions, which are frequently accompanied by bites. Stainless steel is extremely adaptable. It can be bent and folded, making it simple to convert to a variety of applications in contrast to its strong shaping and welding qualities. Furthermore, 316 stainless steel is much more resistant to high temperatures than 316 stainless steel tube suppliers.

316 stainless steel properties

In all commercial procedures, 316 Stainless Steel Pipe may be easily welded. Annealing is required after forging or hammering to prevent excessive corrosion.

Although heat treatment does not harden alloys, cold working has been demonstrated to increase tensile strength and hardness.

[banana-undies]

The saliva of a vampire contains an anticoagulant (a substance that prevents blood from clotting, allowing it to flow for longer). When vampire saliva comes in contact with human blood, it also triggers a rush of endorphins, making the overall experience for a victim to be rather pleasurable—so pleasurable that the victim could forget it ever happened.

Upon feeding, a vampire's complexion becomes flushed and healthy; their skin also increases in temperature, making them look more human at first glance. This effect lasts several hours to several days depending on how much blood is consumed. Conversely, the longer a vampire goes without blood, one may notice their skin becomes paler and they look more fatigued.

The eye of a vampire contains a layer of tissue called a tapetum lucidum, found behind the retina. This allows a vampire to see perfectly in the dark. When a light is shined into a vampire's eye, it glows.

A vampire is unable to experience a drug high by ingesting drugs; they can experience a drug high by drinking the blood of someone on drugs.

Vampires possess superhuman speed, strength, stamina, agility, and grace. 

It takes a lot to make a vampire tired, but it can happen.

Vampires do not need to sleep, but some may do so for pleasure or if they are fatigued.

A vampire's power boosts upon drinking blood. The more blood in their system, the stronger they are.

To kill a vampire, one may either remove its heart (causing instantaneous death), or setting it afire and ensuring it is nothing more than ashes and embers. The second option is more difficult because the body must be completely destroyed, unrecognizable. Decapitation only causes temporary paralysis.

The demonic energy contained within a vampire's blood is responsible for a semblance of homeostasis: It acts much like a human circulatory system in the fact it allows blood to flow within the body; it also acts like a digestive system in the fact that it "burns" away all that a vampire ingests. Vampires do not excrete.

When the blood of a vampire is spilt, one may notice that it moves on its own, oftentimes in an attempt to rejoin the body. When left to its devices, a vampire's blood evaporates into hot steam, leaving no traces of its existence.

Vampires have significant power over their own blood. They can harden it at will, transforming it into a substance much like crystal. Vampires will use this ability to generate razor-sharp claws, or to shield their skin from attacks. It is strong enough to shatter steel.

The blood of a vampire is extremely corrosive, though it has a pleasant aroma.

As the cells of a vampire are, for all purposes, dead, they are resistant to disease and infection as bacteria and viruses are uninterested in them.

Vampires are pale, and, as explained above, become paler when starved of blood. They are incapable of tanning—their cells no longer produce melanin as their cells are dead and frozen in place.

Other than saliva (which is altered by vampiric infection) and blood, all bodily fluids are purged when a human transforms. Vampires weep blood rather than tears; vampires do not ejaculate or discharge; vampires lack lymph.

Vampires are "undead"—they exist in suspension between life and death. Because of this, telepaths cannot peer into their minds (if they attempt to do so, they are struck with a splitting headache); they cannot be tracked; no form of magic can detect that they are even there. 

When a human is transformed, the infection does kill them, but the demonic component of a vampire's blood prevents the soul from exiting the body, trapping it within. Hence, vampires still experience thought and emotion—impulses of the soul translated into chemical processes by the brain. In this case, the demonic energy of a vampire acts like the nervous system, allowing thought and emotion to occur no different than a typical human.

A newly-made vampire is dubbed a "pup" (adorable, I know); a vampire who makes another vampire is called a "sire"; the term used to refer to a vampire of considerable age and power is "coagula".

As breathing is not a requirement for vampires, they are resistant to asphyxiation, drowning, and poisonous gases—this also makes them terrifyingly efficient swimmers, deadly, even. Most vampires still breathe out of habit, or to speak, or because they feel uncomfortable without their sense of smell.

Vampires have greatly increased senses of smell, sight, taste, and hearing.

Because of a vampire's enhanced taste, certain foods disgust them. (Garlic.) Smell also factors into this. Some vampires find it difficult to eat altogether; some vampires have forgotten how to eat.

Because of their superhuman sight, vampires have no need to wear contacts or glasses, though some may still do so in order to blend in with humans.

The origin of vampires remains a mystery. It is, however, proven that they are connected to demons in the fact that it is demonic magic that animates them. Some demons, especially if they are animalistic, shun daylight, much like how some vampires are killed by it and how all vampires don't really appreciate the sun too much. Some demons, such as the chupacabra, also sustain themselves by drinking blood. Vampires who have fallen out of touch with their humanity behave and oftentimes appear demonic.

The cure for vampirism? Very rare, but there is one way. The vampire must come in contact with sephira—the magic produced and utilized by angels. Immense amounts of sephira are released when an angel abandons their mortal disguise. It eats away at the demonic magic within a vampire, eventually freeing them of their curse. Sephira is also emanated by yliaster, the material that angels are composed of, and crushing yliaster has a similar effect to angels reverting to their true forms, though it's definitely not as grandiose.

Vampires can have sex in the same manner humans do; when a male vampire is sexually aroused, blood flows down there. However, as explained above, vampires do not produce semen or discharge, and so, while they may feel the sensation of an orgasm, nothing else will happen.

A vampire can elongate its mouth and dislocate its jaw like that of a snake. 

Vampires possess a pair of retractable fangs that may appear during sexual arousal or bouts of extreme emotion, especially anger.

Vampires possess an extreme healing factor, allowing them to repair damage to their bodies in the space of seconds to hours depending on the severity of their wounds. Some vampires can reattach severed limbs. This goes along with the whole thing about the demonic energy in their veins doing everything it can to preserve the body it inhabits.

Typically, as vampires grow older, their tolerance for sunlight decreases, and they gain significantly inhuman attributes—this is all tied to how psychologically human they are. A vampire who has forsaken their humanity definitely looks and acts the part.

When denied of blood for an extended period of time, a vampire loses its rationality and devolves into a ghoul, a bat-like monster whose only instinct is to drink blood, regardless of who it belongs to.

For a human to become a vampire, vampiric blood must be introduced to the bloodstream. After a brief sensation of euphoria, much like an orgasm, the human experiences intense, burning pain as the demonic agent of a vampire's blood alters the body. Depending on how much blood is in the bloodstream, this process can lasts hours to days, and is enough to send a human into catatonia. 

Sunlight makes vampires uncomfortable; in some cases, it will burn them and kill them. Younger vampires, more often than not, have a higher tolerance than older ones.

There are twelve special vampires, called wraiths, whose power(s) greatly exceeds that of a typical vampire. Their power is able to be obtained by killing and draining their blood. You killed it, you bought it. If a wraith is fed to a ghoul, the ghoul retains its intelligence and human shape. An example of a wraith is Dracula.

A group of vampires is called a clan.

Human blood is significantly more appealing to vampires in comparison to animal blood.

Vampires can detect blood-related abnormalities with ease.

Vampires are able to hypnotize humans by making eye contact with them, forcing them to do their bidding. Humans with significant mental fortitude may resist. Animals are unable to resist.

Holy items do not repel vampires. They can enter churches as they wish, touch holy water, etc.

Vampires do not need to be invited into homes, though they may ask if they want to be polite.

When killed, a vampire's body ruptures and explodes into a fountain of blood, leaving no corpse behind. 

~

My take on vampires! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll try to answer.

[throwbigstone]

Benefits of silicone kitchen utensils

Introduction

Silicon spoons combine convenience and excellent aesthetics by making heat-resistant and open colourful silicone. After cleaning, silicone kitchen tools do not retain odours or smells and withstand cold or hot applications.

Even if most of the pots and pans used are nonstick, silicone spatulas are a must-have for home cooking. While spatulas can be constructed of various materials, including metal and plastic, silicone is most recognised for its ability to protect the cooking tool from scratch.

Silicone spatulas are also very simple to clean. It's incredibly tough and resistant to heat. The most significant benefit of silicone spoons is that they will not harm the surface of cooking utensils and will remain stain and odour free for years.

Slotted spoon with steel handle

The slotted spoon's head is composed entirely of FDA-approved materials. The silicone is BPA-free, and the handle is constructed of high-quality stainless steel. This silicone spoon is nonstick and heat resistant to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

It also does not emit any test odours into your prepared food. The silicon cover head is dishwasher safe and simple to clean. In the handle of the Slotted spoon, there is a hole for hanging.

Silicone frying spoons

This culinary spoon set is BPA free, and FDA certified, and it contains a spatula turner, mixing spoon, slotted spoon, and soup ladle. The spoons are made of high-quality silicone that is nonstick and free of latex.

The spoons have high heat resistance and will not readily melt or chip. The ergonomic handles and replaceable edges will aid in the effective release and removal of food.

Silicone tongs with grip handles

Tongs help flip over delicacies both in the oven and on gas burners. They are helpful for deep frying portions of meat and other solid foods. These tongs include a ring at the bottom to hang the tool when not in use.

The handle is strong stainless steel with silicone strips on both sides. The tongs' scalloped silicon edges give increased grip and control when cooking.

Silicone Flat Turner Spoon

The nonstick base prevents sticking, leaves fewer residues, and is simple to clean. Durable, ergonomic handles make serving a breeze. This spoon is heat resistant and will not warp or chip. It is suitable for serving and cooking; it is a food-safe alternative.

The spoon has a hanging loop that allows for space-saving storage on hooks. It's composed of silicone, so it'll last a long time. It is food safe and easy to use—a fantastic and fashionable addition to your kitchen cooking and serving ware collection.

The numerous advantages provided by silicone cooking utensils have resulted in many repeat clients. To ensure durability, always use high-quality food-grade utensils. It is always safe to use top-quality silicone cookware that has been approved and certified by the appropriate authorities.

Conclusions

Silicone cooking utensils are non-corrosive and long-lasting. Meal-grade silicone is entirely safe for use in food. It does not react with food or beverages, and it does not generate any unpleasant odours. Stainless steel, unlike certain metals, does not rust when exposed to certain acids in food. It has no negative sensitivity to temperature extremes. It means it will most likely endure an extended period. Our big stone shop is always available to you. We have a large selection of silicone cooking utensils to pick from. You can get all of the barbecue cooking tools you'll need right here.

[wanna-b-poet31]

The “Simple” Truth: Aziraphale’s Motivations for Lying to Himself (A Meta)

Aziraphale Lies. A lot. But, for the majority of the mini-series, he lies to protect himself (whether it be from God’s wrath, or Gabriel’s wrath, or Uriel’s wrath...or...pretty much anyone from Heaven because they’re all abusive jerks). 

I want to be very clear before jumping into my meta that this is not at all a judgment call on Aziraphale’s character. When in an abusive situation, you should 100% do your best to keep yourself safe. And Lies, for Aziraphale, is that protection and specifically against Heaven, it’s his only effective tool to cope and resist the abuses he’s dealt. 

However, that means some of his lies, after 6000 years of repeating them, are internalized. 

He’s having difficulties coming to terms with his own abuse, and so he does, on several levels repress his instinct for action. He lies to himself about his motivations for stopping the end of the world. The gif above shows a very drunk Aziraphale telling Crowley he can’t disobey. Although, he doesn’t quite get his words out. 

He clearly wants to help Crowley. In the book, he says as much:

He loves Earth after all, and more than that he loves his life on Earth. He loves having space away from his abusive “home” life where yes, he’s not exactly free, but he’s certainly not the captive he would be in Heaven.

Despite his instincts, like his gut response to tell Crowley instead of Heaven, he has internalized many of the behaviors Heaven has taught him.  At the end of the above passage, for example, HE. Chooses. To. Tell. Heaven. Anyway. because he’s been conditioned to trust Heaven. And that:

Angel’s and Demons are sworn enemies, and under no circumstances should they interact

That Heaven is unquestionably “good” and Hell unquestionably “bad”

Being critical of Heaven is the same as betraying Heaven

The Great Plan is unquestionable

His loves/interests are unimportant

And many more.

While we, the audience, can tell that these behaviors are destructive to Aziraphale’s sense of self-worth (and really function just as propaganda designed to help maintain the presumed “goodness” of Heaven). 

But Aziraphale? 

He’s unable to stop the corrosive effects of these falsehoods. And, on top of it all, he has no incentive to let go of his “coping mechanism” that thus far has resulted in his and Crowley’s safety -- lying to himself. 

But what Aziraphale needs is validation for his actual interests, his instincts, his passions. Look at the way he absolutely devastated when Crowley asks him about his sword.

He so badly needs to be loved unconditionally, to feel he’s doing good, and fulfilling his role of the Ineffable Plan. He tells himself these lives, hoping for deliverance from his “side”. Heaven, unfortunately, never delivers once.  And it leaves Aziraphale floating, waiting for rescue, safety, and protection from Heaven. 

And he finds that In Crowley.

Contrast the above distress with the look of relief below. Sure, it’s not the trademark giddy look that Aziraphale employs when looking at crepes, but it is one of calmness that Heaven has not afforded him yet.

They both know their logic here is faulty. Angels are just as capable of doing “bad” as much as demons are capable of doing good. But, they let themselves believe the lie. It comforts them and alleviates the self-destructive behaviors, if only for a second. 

When later confronted with his actions, the relief, the validation, >the love< from Crowley is all gone.  Instead of a calm, reassuring tone, like the one Crowley gives him earlier, this is truly the annoyed voice of God. She knows what he did with his sword, he knows what he did he did without asking, but lying to God is the only way he can get out of this situation without direct physical harm (most likely through falling). 

Lying to himself, about the goodness or badness of his actions (when truely they were humane actions) represses the guilt he feels for lying to God and allows him the distance to successfully keep lying when others question his motives. 

I think it is fair to say then, that his repression is a byproduct of the lies he’s feeding himself in order to survive Heaven. However, with real consequences to his relationship with Crowley.

Lying To Crowley

Crowley refuses to lie to Aziraphale. He won’t treat Aziraphale like he does every other Angel or Demon because he refuses to repress his feelings. Sure, he hides them from Heaven and Hell, but that’s usually from prying eyes, never Aziraphale.  And never from himself.  

Aziraphale, in contrast, lies his ass off to Crowley.  This is not to say Aziraphale is incapable of telling Crowley the truth, but as the apocalypse grows near, and shit hits the fan, Aziraphale’s ability to address his abusers and the looming threat of annihilation grows more certain, he falters. 

His lies, lashing out at anyone and everything that could jeopardize his safety, and Humanity’s safety.  His internalized concerns have bubbled to the surface, and he feels like he has no choice but to protect himself from the oncoming dangers.

Look at the below gif and have your hearts broken with me. As a direct result of the lies he tells himself, he’s unable to come to terms with the fact Heaven is not just questionable, it’s wrong. He’s on the wrong side, and instead, he needs to be with Crowley.

This gif is a great example of how him lying to himself negatively harms himself, and reveals his true motivation for lying. Safety. 

He’s trying to remind himself of the kind of safety he’d be risking in telling Crowley the truth that he wants to work together. It’s a plea, an act of desperation because his greatest fears are culminating all at once and making a decision could cost him his “home”, his identity as an angel, and Crowley if they’re unsuccessful. 

We witness at the beginning of Episode 3 how deep the ineffable husband’s bond really is, but also how (even though noone else believes it) they can not acknowledge their friendship/relationship/companionship.  To contrast against the above moment, we see that this is not the rejection he’s hoping it would be. There’s no resolve, no strength, no reasoning. It’s merely the highlighted talking points he’s meant to agree with.  

But, it’s clearly a lie. 

It puts off decision making. It reaffirms a status quo that, while very abusive, feigns stability.  

In this gif, he’s pleading with Crowley. 

He’s scared shitless because his two lives are crashing before him.  He’s done a good job lying to himself that he can hide his love of >Crowley< Earth, while still finding a way to follow Heaven’s orders. 

But, now he’s got to make a choice. And it’s clear the choice he wants to take. He WANTS to go with Crowley. Go back and listen to how he says “run away together?” on the street. It’s pure unadulterated want. He wants to go off with Crowley somewhere only they know and never return. But he physically can’t until he is truthful for himself. 

So he lies. Again. And it looks like he’s being stabbed by an invisible knife.

Now Look at the “not friends” Gif again. He’s telling the ultimate lie here. This is not a distressed Aziraphale trying to get rid of an annoying business partner. This is the face of a mourning man, forcing himself to lie to protect humanity and Crowley. 

At this moment, Aziraphale is denying their relationship and not treating their bond as something shared by equals. He can’t be sure that Crowley will be there to catch him if he loses everything, and he simply can’t lose humanity.  

Lying, that they’re not friends is not true at this moment, nor any other moment in the series. He loves Crowley so badly, that he’s hurting both of them with his lies. But, Crowley has had enough of the lies and slander against their partnership, and he offers to “run away together”.  It is literally the one thing both of them want more than anything else in the world. But, it directly goes against the internalized messaging and safety of Heaven, and Aziraphale’s stressed. So What does he do?

He lies. 

Again. 

And Again.

And Again.

He lies because he needs to begin coping with his trauma, and not lie to himself that everything is alright. 

Once he comes reaches his breaking point – a world where no matter what he would be unable to be WITH Crowley – he confronts his issues. 

Only AFTER CHOOSING Crowley does Aziraphale begin to come to terms with his internalized lies, and finally stop lying to himself about how he feels about Crowley.

Finally, he can heal.

Thanks for coming to my Tedtalk

[uptonwhite6]

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Before purchasing, it is important to fully understand the manufacturer's product codes and identify if they apply to your piping system. In addition, it is necessary to contact the manufacturer with any questions or concerns. CPVC pipe connectors generally come with a pre-made mating sleeve that is supplied when you purchase the unit. If you are unfamiliar with the terminology, however, it is possible to contact the manufacturer directly to obtain additional information about each individual item code. If so, here is some additional information about each:

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There are other important product details that are discussed in the MSA and PVCB specification documents. Some of the other product details include the manufacturing process used to manufacture the finished product. There is also an exhaustive list of approved and recommended applications and joints. In order to ensure that the end-user receives the best products, ensure that you get all the necessary information before you start making any purchases.

[palettepainter]

Hey what are your guy's quirk names and/or hero names

Drawing that out would take me ages so I’ll just write down here what their quirks and hero names (if they have on) so far. This list will only be including my MHA NG’s that are open to my ask blog 

Oruka (Gang Orca X OC): Orcinus - he can do whatever an orca can even on land, orcinus grants the user enhanced strength and speed, especially in the water. It also comes with the power to produce hypersonic waves that can paralyze targets instantly  

Hero name: Oruka 

Ryunosuke (Bubble girl X Centipeder): Venom bubble - Ryunosuke’s quirk works similar to his mothers, only he can create bubbles from the palms of his hands which are made from venom as a side affect of his slight centipede apperance he got from his father.

Hero name: *doesn’t have one yet* 

Rekkei (Fatgum X OC - adopted): Strong arm - strong arm allows the user to rotate their shoulders repeatedly, allowing them to throw an assault of powerful punches. From his biological mothers side he also has increased speed and hearing

Hero name: Knuckle Duster

Shosha (Hawks X Rumi): Fierce wing - Fierce wing grants the user two large wings covered in feathers in which the user can manipulate freely at will using their mind

Hero name (may change): Gado, translates to guardian

(Any NG’s with their name like this is a NG to one of the MHA villain's (including the Hasaikai), in my NGAU the LoV consists only of Compress, Dabi, Spinner and Toga (aged up), they’re a much more minor group of villians now since their downfall but I figured the league would still attempt to try and take down the hero system, but they do so in a more discreet way by sending their kids into UA as sort of spies)

Jin (Toga X Mustard): Blood control - Blood Control allows the user to manipulate their own blood after it has left their body.Once the blood is out in the open air, the user can freely control its flow and movements, as well as harden it to immobilize foes. Blood Control also appears to allow the user to go unaffected by levels of blood loss that would normally be fatal.

Hero name: *doesn’t have one yet*

Hana (Snipe X Midnight): Homing -  Homing allows Hana to control the trajectory of her projectiles with perfect precision. As affect of her mothers quirk, whatever bullet she uses will burst with a sleep inducing aroma once it collects with something

Hero name: Sharp shooter

Furu (Bakugo X Sero - adopted): Vibrate - Vibrate allows Furu to create vibrations or shockwaves, which can travel through virtually any medium, most notably she uses this ability to shake things she touches with her hands. Vibrate allows Furu to control the speed and strength of her vibrations, including how long the intervals are between tremors

Hero name: *doesn’t have one yet*

Kiru (Setsuno X Female hero): Razor sharp - Razor Sharp allows Kiru to produce large blades from his body. Kiru’s blades can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and from any part of her body. These blades are strong enough to cut through metal pipes (which are commonly made up of steel or iron), and durable enough to withstand a point-blank explosion.

Hero name: Sword hero: Switchblade 

Furora (Kamui X MT Lady): Nature - Nature allows Furora to produce and control any plant life from her arms and allow it to grow to extreme sizes. By touching a different plant she will be able to make that plant grow out from her arms, if she hasn’t been able to touch anything of nature then she will only be able to produce bark from her body life her father

Hero name (may change): Nature hero: Shinrin

Okami (Hounddog X OC): Dog - Dog gives Okami an increased sense of smell to the point he can tell how many people were inside a forest from outside. It also gives him the characteristics of a dog, including fur, claws and sharp teeth

Hero name: Tracking hero: Silent Howl

Yurei (Mimic X OC): Poltergeist - Poltergeist allows Yurei to telekinetically manipulate objects and people close to him.

Hero name: *doesn’t have one yet*

Jaakuna (Compress X OC): Magic - Magic allows the user to produce a glittery pink like dust from the palms of their hands, they can either create it slowly or create it in a mini explosion from their hand. Jaakuna can either teleport through this dust, or harden it at will to create bridges or platforms 

Hero name: Magic Hero: Phantom

TJ (Taishiro Junior - Fatgum X OC): Arachnid - Arachnid grants the user the abilities of a spider, TJ can produce strings of webbing from his wrists, climb buildings with ease and is also gifted with a spider sense that alerts him of danger. As a side affect of his fathers quirk he can also store up energies from others attacks and use that energy to make his own attacks stronger

Hero name (may change): Arachidy

Koneko (Jeanist X Ragdoll): Fiber master - fiber master allows Koneko to control all types of cloth, being capable of telekinetic dominance over the threads that compose them. Targets are unable to resist its power as long as they are wearing clothes.

Hero name: Stringer

Taimatsu (Todoroki X Yaoyorozu): Hellflame - Hellflame is an extremely powerful quirk that allows Taimatsu pyrokinetic abilities. Taimatsu is able to create large fire blasters to incinerate his opponents, as well as cover his body in flames. Changing the temperature of the flames is possible as well, which means that their damage output is capable of increasing or decreasing depending of Taimatsu’s wishes.

Hero name: Fire hero: Ignite

Nikko (Mirio X Amajiki): Manifest -  Manifest grants Nikko the ability to enhance his limbs with the characteristics of anything he consumes. Nikko manifesting Takoyaki into tentacle fingers. Nikko can manifest certain traits of any food she’s eaten while it's still active within her digestive system.

Hero name: *doesn’t have one yet*

Hoseki (Shoji X Hagakure): Invisible limbs - Invisible limbs lets Hoseki create two extra pair of arms from her back. These limbs start off invisible when she first creates them but they gradually become visible once they’re fully formed. These extra limbs are much more larger and powerful then her normal arms, and she can easily carry a person with them

Hero name: *doesn’t have one yet*

Kita (Kaminari x Jiro): Electric wave - Kita can produce an electric wave to the rhythm of his heartbeat. Using his earlobes shaped like headphones he can plug them into a variety of objects and also extend them to long lengths. By plugging his earjacks into an electrical appliance Kita can take away electricity and store it in his body to make his attacks stronger

Hero name: Electric hero: Shock

Senshi (Kirishima X Mina): Acid -  Acid allows Sneshi to create corrosive liquid from his skin, his skin being naturally resistant to the acid he produces. As an affect from his fathers quirk Senshi can harden his acid to make protective shields or weapons

Hero name (may change): Crafting hero: Molten

Yari (Tetsuetetsue X Kendo) - Iron fist: Steal fist allows Yari to turn the skin along his arms to steal, as an affect of his mothers quirk he’s great at hand to hand combat and can also grow his fists to large sizes

Hero name: Iron Gauntlet

Jizuko (Monoma X Pony) - Copy cannon: Jiuzko can shoot off a total of six of her horns as a time to create horn missiles, her horn grows back instantly though she can only control up to four of her horn missiles at a time. By touching someone Jizuko can copy their quirk, and the affects of those quirks will change the power levels of the horns she shoots off. For example copying Yari’s quirk qill turn her horns into iron. Jizuko can copy multiple quirks at a time, and the affects of those quirks will continue to remain active even when Jizuko isn’t using them. The more quirks she copies the shorer the time gets for her to use them before the affects of her quirk wear off

Hero name: Rocket Launcher

Runa (Tokoyami X Tsuyu) - Harpie: Harpie allows Runa to gain characteristics of a bird when she pleases, she can turn her arms into wings and her feet into claws which allow her the ability of flight and allow her to grip more securely onto objects. This quirk also gives her enhanced speed and accuracy - however, if her dark shadow is outside of her body Runa will be unable to alter her body, and like Tokoyami, her quirk grows stronger in the dark.

Hero name: Twilight hero: Eclipse 

Toshinori (Deku X Uruaka) - Gravity: Similar to Uruaka’s quirk Toshinori can decrease gravities affect on objects with his right hand by placing all five fingers on the object, however by using his left hand he can increase gravities pull and make an object heavier. Toshinori can control the movement of objects he uses his quirk on and can cancel the affects at will

Hero name: Comet

Subarashi (Deku X Uruaka) - Fire breath: Fire breath allows the user to produce flames from their mouth, Subarashi can control the direction and temperature of these flames as well as their size.

Hero name: Draguna

[mercykrp]

ACCESSING FILE #00016589 . . . SONG YEJIN is a 23 year old UNREGISTERED mutant with BLOOD MANIPULATION. Last known employment: UNEMPLOYED. She looks suspiciously like JUNG HOYEON, no?

OOC INFORMATION

Name/Alias: Mio

Age: 23

Pronouns She/her

Timezone: Gmt-5

Triggers: None.

Reserve Password: N/A

IC INFORMATION

Faceclaim: Jung Hoyeon, model

Name: Song Yejin

D.O.B/Age: February 20, 1997 (23)

Gender/Pronouns: Cisfemale, she/her

Occupation: Unemployed

Status: Unregistered

Ability: Blood manipulation

BIOGRAPHY

III. “Police say it was a ‘night of horror.’”

Father straightens up in his seat, unbowing from over his meal. “Turn that up,” he orders, but Mother is already scrambling to jab the remote at the TV. She lands on her knees in front of the news anchor’s too-stiff shoulders, casted in flickering shadows bold and blue. A child, eager for her daily cartoon.

[DEATH OF COUNCILOR SEO HYUNWOO]

Yejin drops her eyes down to the table. Her wooden chopsticks lay off to the side, meal forgotten. They, too, are dipped in red, seeping through the edges.

“Last night, Councilor Seo was victim of a stabbing just outside of Seoul’s Gangnam district.”

Father snorts. “Is that what they’re calling it?”

Well, Yejin supposes, they’re not exactly wrong.

“Paramedics were called to the scene, but were unable to revive the Councilor. He succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital." The anchor thins her lips into a grim line. "Although no details have been released to the public, the police have coined the attack as mutant in origin.”

“There it is!” Mother whoops over the anchor’s sympathetic tone—he is survived by his wife and two children—because there it is. For all its posturing, news is never more than morsels, stuck to the corners of the mouth and sputtered out. But that hardly ever matters; details are the crumbs. Mutant is the center.

Reputation carries into death, after all. Unto it.

“Our Yejin’s a celebrity now.” Father grins. “So to speak.”

Yes, her blood would be impossible to miss, mingled with Councilor Seo’s. It’s in the exit wound, the entry, in the bloom across his shirt. The flecks that dot hers. A double helix, swirling.

A mutant is the killer. Was. Will be. An inevitable conclusion, no doubt. Nameless, but with unmistakable blood. A weapon.

None other than her.

I. Here, peace is nourished with blood

She is weaned on hatred, straight from her mother’s breast. Home is full of it, even. Amidst the uncles and the aunties and the sleight of hand, between the crack of the door and the squeak of the floorboards. Beneath packets of Vitamin C.

We barely have anything, says the spoonful of rice. But they take it anyway, she returns, more recite than reply. Father looks up expectantly. Remember to chew it up before you swallow.

Ink is the spark. Her youth is filled with protests (when they are peaceful), riots (when they are not). How easy it is to hate, she thinks, when uniformed plastic is all venom-tipped teeth can sink into. How easy it is to hate, to bash at forms of pallid skin and tattered hair. It barely seems human.

Thus, it is normal to seek blood. It is the only thing that links us, after all. We are corralled into this.

The first time her flesh is sliced open, Yejin’s gasp cuts through the night air. Little more than a nick on a finger, too cautious to turn pages. But her blood becomes a needle, emotion-sharp and jutting into the air. Ready to defend for her. Ready to attack for her, Mother later amends.

Blood is the fire. No more protests, no more riots. No, she is meant for something more. But she is not carted off like a secret. The heralds of her future are none other than her uncles and aunties, always on the periphery. Unsurprising, in retrospect.

Uncle becomes sect, auntie becomes leader. She learns words like rebel and resistance, hope and revolution. They are small in number, scattered across the country. But the time will come, they say, when there will only be one.

Her parents do not change, at least. Only now she joins them on their walks far too late into the night.

She becomes the tip of the spear, one among many. Honed into a weapon, molded into the means. In the end, blood can only fill what it is poured into, no matter how it stains the edges.

II. This is my blood, which is shed for the many

The Councilor is steeped in a multitude of strange habits.

But perhaps they are only a matter of circumstance. She hesitates to name them for what they are. Who is she, a mere observer, to judge what the Councilor does or does not do with his time? Still, she thinks herself rather fortunate. Said habits have made the Councilor into a cautious man. More likely to drive off, alone, down a winding road towards a decrepit looking bar. Away from Gangnam’s infrared eyes.

What does he find here? she wonders. Whom?

Circumstance would have the Councilor slink out from a side door into Yejin’s waiting path. Fortunate, indeed. He does not notice her at first, still and silent underneath the dim light of a streetlamp. Little more than an incongruity, after all. She is well used to it. A plume of smoke trails behind him, acrid and stinging. But at its very top, a note of perfume, feather-light against her cheek.

It takes him a moment, but he throws a haphazard brow in her direction, nearly stumbling over his feet. He moves to brush past her. Yejin intercepts.

The noise he makes is one of frustration, a cross between a growl and a huff of breath, caught in the back of his throat. “Listen…” He drags out the word, a heavy-tongued hiss, and holds up a palm to ward against her. “Whatever… you want right now. Interview, autograph… money?” He scoffs. “'m really not in the mood, so just. Please.”

Money, hm? It always comes down to money. But they are far past the point of it, now. Now…

She gives him a ghost of a smile. “They cry for blood.”

A shard of ox-red bursts from her palm and pierces through his heart. The Councilor jerks in place, eyes wide, lips still formed around a syllable that gave way to nothing but air. What? She imagines him saying. He hacks a cough, mouth shuddering around rivulets of red. What was that about blood?

Yejin does not blink at the spattered warmth against her skin, nor at the bloom that overtakes his shirt. She keeps their gazes locked and watches it all: the tightening of the lids, the dilation of the pupils. The body is responding to pain. Her blood swirls idly between them, a viscous shimmer contained within crystal walls. His flesh sizzles in protest. And so they stand, frozen, a tableau locked in red. Beautiful, grotesque.

With a flick of her wrist, the moment shatters. The Councilor sags to his knees like a puppet cut from its strings, red fading out into air. Yejin cradles him in her arms, bends as he bends, helping the weight of him down onto the ground.

He is barely conscious when she rises, still hovering over his form. "Please.” Yejin tilts her head at him. “Is that your last word?”

Nothing but a gurgle of the throat, expelled from rapidly cooling lips.

“I cannot tell your family.” She frowns, regret softly spoken. A stone dropped into water. “But I promise to remember.“

Remember it. Remember you. The part of me left in you. A double helix, swirling.

ABILITIES

BLOOD MANIPULATION

Constructs - Yejin can form solid haemokinetic constructs capable of interacting with the environment, in ways such as stabbing, coiling around a target, etc.

Since her abilities are primarily used for offense, she often forms her blood into a shard or spear-like shape. This can range from a single shard, multiple shards in a group, a whip, or tendrils that extend out across a certain distance.

Can also form a rudimentary shield to block projectiles, though it is the weakest of her constructs due to lack of practice.

She has not explored other applications, though technically any form is possible.

Her blood itself has corrosive properties that burn through most organic materials, namely flesh and bone.

Yejin’s manipulation is limited to her own blood pool; she can neither control others’ blood nor can she create new blood.

The solidity/effectiveness/range of her constructs is dependent on her skill, focus, and energy.

She must draw blood before using her abilities. This can be as simple as a prick of the finger. The constructs are not reflective of the size of the wound, but they will naturally be stronger the more blood she expels.

Requires a recovery period after drawing a large volume of blood. In this state, she will exhibit symptoms of anemia due to blood loss: fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, etc.

On that note, she may bleed to death if she draws too much blood at once, or across a short period of time.

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Rolex Datejust 116200 vs 1603 — Modern Vs Vintage Review

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Video transcript below:

Hey guys, I’m Max and you are watching WatchCrunch.

We’ve always been told that the Rolex Datejust is the most iconic dress watch out there and for good reason, this is a watch that’s been around for over 75 years with a history that precedes it. And herein lies my dilemma, a new Datejust costs north of $6,000 and you can get the same 36 millimeter size in a vintage Datejust for around half that price. So given how indecisive I am, I managed to get my hands on two classic silver dial Datejusts five decades apart. And in this video we’re going to take a close look at both of these watches and hopefully by the end you’ll help me make a decision as to which one I should keep.

Here are the two watches side-by-side, both classic silver dials paired with their Jubilee bracelets. Notice that their dimensions are almost identical with the only difference being that the modern rendition has grown a couple millimeters in thickness. Let us start with the reference 116200. This 2019 model has broad shoulders and fully polished lugs. It utilizes Rolex’s proprietary 904L steel, is said to be more corrosion resistant. It also features a screw-down crown and a hundred meters of water resistance.

The bracelet is pure jewelry, small rounded links contrast between brushed and polished surfaces and mold to your wrist. And when the hidden clasp is this magic you almost stop caring that it lacks micro adjustments. Each word is crisply printed on the dial, referencing this watches important place in horological history. “Oyster” referring to the first waterproof case, “Perpetual” recognizing one of the first self winding movements and “Datejust” the first watch to feature an automatically changing date. This particular reference has the Roman numeral minute track adding visual interest to the edge of the dial, an area that is frequently an afterthought.

Under the hood we get the evolved Rolex Caliber 3135 which is a robust 31 jewel movement featuring a 50 hour power reserve. On the wrist the watch oozes the quality expected of a modern luxury timepiece. You feel the five decades of improved machining, tolerances are tight and details are fine down to a microscopic level. Dressed down on a leather strap the watch becomes a lot less assuming, and won’t draw too much attention, that is until you get close and become mesmerized by that deep sunburst pattern on the dial. The case is designed in a way that it hides the 15 millimeter thickness and by choosing a newer Datejust one is rewarded with modern features such as solid end links, a sapphire crystal, anti magnetic movement, and much better fit and finish. Additionally, the lume is rather serviceable for a dress watch.

But why is the Datejust such a big deal to begin with? Throughout the decades the Datejust has graced the wrists of many luminaries, endlessly customizable, Martin Luther King famously wore an 18 carat gold version on Jubilee. Winston Churchill was gifted one from Hans Wilsdorf and requested to have his family coat of arms engraved on the back. Celebrities pictured with a Datejust include Harrison Ford with his porcelain dialed variant displaying Roman numerals and Daniel Craig with his not so James Bond like modern Rolex, very much like the model we’re reviewing today.

And last, but certainly not least, we’re going to spend a moment talking about a contemporary that I respect greatly. Anthony Bourdain seems to never go anywhere without a watch on his wrist and is often pictured wearing his blue dialed Oyster Perpetual Date, which is essentially a 34 millimeter Datejust. Ostensively a food show, Bourdain’s travels dug deeper to unearth the culture, politics, art, and humanity in the places that he visited. What was different about Anthony, who friends called Tony, was his uncanny ability to cut through the superficial and get under the surface, his gritty and unfiltered style, as well as his often poetic commentary was refreshingly genuine. He was very honest about being imperfect himself and often shared with the audience his past indiscretions and elicit habits embodied on his weathered and tattooed skin. Always somewhat of a troubled man, Anthony Bourdain died by suicide in 2018. So we spend a moment thanking him for teaching us the right way to travel.

Let us turn our attention now to the vintage Datejust this unpolished reference 1603 hails from 1970 and features and engine turn bezel. Obviously having been worn, it’s condition after 50 years of use is a testament to Rolex build quality. The vintage Jubilee bracelet has the stretch associated with its age and together with the friction fitted flip-lock clasp is what my friend [TGV 00:06:08] would call jiggly, jangly. Time has been kind to the silver dial, curing it to a charming golden champagne tone over half of a century. On strap, the watch wears thin, but the longer lugs prevent it from feeling diminutive.

My favorite feature of the 1603 is the [inaudible 00:06:34] stepped down design giving the otherwise flat surface another dimension. The unlumed stick hour markers are beveled down the center to capture light. Though you can tell that the second hand here beats at a much slower frequency than it’s four Hertz counterpart. That is because the 26 jewel caliber 1570 beats just shy of 20,000 BPH and does not feature a quick set date function. On the wrist the vintage Datejust lacks the heft of a modern Rolex. Rather it’s delicate nature reminds me that the watch has been on this earth longer than myself and I am made keenly aware that it has lived a whole life prior to making it to my possession and interacting with it demands a certain level of respect and mechanical empathy. You should choose the vintage Datejust if you view dings and scratches as character building and like the idea of wearing something in boon with life.

So after it’s all said and done which Datejust do I like better? I honestly don’t have the answer to that right now. It’s one of those situations where whichever one I decide to wear for the day, I say, “Yeah, this is the one that I’m keeping.” These two watches share so much similarities in terms of their resemblance to each other and their size. But at the same time on the wrist, they feel like completely different watches. Anyway, which one do you think I should keep? Let me know in the comments below. So thank you for watching WatchCrunch, until next time, take care.

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Swimming Pools Designs - What Style is the Best Choice For You?

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Kinds Of Swimming Pools

A home pool could be an awesome shelter for fatigued relatives. It is the one spot where we as a whole wish to be on a hot day. Swimming is a quieting exercise, just as a sound one, for people of all age gatherings. What's more, a pleasantly made pool increases the value of any home.

Yet, what kind of pool would it be a good idea for you to placed in?

You will discover various alternatives to consider. Here are likely the most widely recognized alternatives:

Pools Designs: Above Ground:

Over the ground pools are the easiest to assemble and the least expensive to astonishingly, as pre-made packs. They are the late spring fun response for the individuals who don't wish to make the bigger responsibility of an in-ground pool. On the off chance that you're not yet prepared for a changeless structure in your yard, at that point an over the ground might be the best approach.

Here are the over the ground pool goodies to consider:

Brisk to introduce: Grab a couple of helpful neighbors and you can be facilitating a pool gathering in only a couple of days.

Moveable: Should you move, you can take your pool with you, offer it to a companion or even sell it. Or on the other hand you can leave it as an increase for the following proprietor of your home.

Decisions: You can browse aluminum, tar or steel sidings. Each of the 3 kinds have various advantages, extending from imperviousness to rust to average life expectancy. Your neighborhood seller can assist you with weighing the upsides and downsides of every sort.click to read more Go to California Pools

Moderate: Above-grounds are magnificent for those scanning for a genuinely reasonable approach to give long periods of patio family amusement.

Incredible for Small Lots: If getting a back-scraper into your yard may be close to-inconceivable, an over the ground can for the most part be conveyed in a pack to your yard and set up.

Assortment: Above-grounds come in a few sizes and shapes, and a scope of improving divider designs and decking decisions.

Pools Designs: Below Ground:

Fiberglass:

Fiberglass pools are manufactured using shaped fiberglass, strengthened plastic. Fiberglass pools are in ground, and can give you a long time of family fun and swimming delight. On a very basic level, a fiberglass pool is like a goliath bath.

Here are fiberglass pool goodies to consider:

Establishment: As soon as your yard has been unearthed, the pool is conveyed in one piece and set up. Building time is ordinarily around fourteen days.

Cost: Fiberglass pools are typically more costly to buy than concrete inground pools, however can set aside you cash over the life of the pool. This is essentially on the grounds that they for the most part will require less synthetic concoctions than solid pools. You additionally abstain from up and coming replastering and liner substitution costs.

Stun spongy: What occurs if the earth moves? Fiberglass has a stun retaining ability that permits it to twist up to 2 feet. Notwithstanding, there additionally are new solid structure techniques that permit cement to flex. In this way, it's imperative to recall that in the event that you live in a tremor inclined district, be sure to have your vendor clarify the highlights and advantages of fiberglass and solid development.

Support: Unlike a mortar finish, a fiberglass shell doesn't change the science of the water, so you regularly will utilize substantially less corrosive. Essentially in view of the non-permeable surface, you don't have to brush the pool so regularly as a mortar completed solid pool. In any case, you ordinarily don't have to brush a stone completion solid pool as often as possible as a mortar finish pool, so while talking about this decision with a vendor, be certain you're contrasting one type with it's logical counterpart.

Vinyl:

Vinyl lined pools would be the least expensive sorts of in ground styles you can get, despite the fact that you should have the liner supplanted at regular intervals or something like that.

A vinyl-liner pool commonly is dispatched from the maker in pack structure. After removal, the board dividers are shot or secured together and bolstered at the base by a solid balance. The vinyl liner is spread over the inside of the pool and covers the exhumed floor and framed dividers. It is associated with the head of the board dividers by a vinyl rib at the outside edge of the liner. Make certain to ask your liners for the most part must be supplanted in your general vicinity of the nation. Development time for vinyl-liner pools is generally one to three weeks.

Recorded here are vinyl pools plan goodies to consider:

Smooth Surface: The vinyl liner is smooth and nonporous, making stain evacuation straightforward if stains are dealt with instantly.

Atmosphere: Vinyl-liner pools are famous in chilly climate zones of the nation. These pools could be handily winterized by depleting them down and covering them until the spring.

Concrete:

Concrete is another mainstream structure for in ground pools, as they offer a lot of room and no compelling reason to have the liner traded.

By its very nature, a solid pool is exceptionally worked to your determinations by the pool-manufacturer you select. It's the most widely recognized sort of in-ground pool, and the underlying establishment as a rule costs substantially less than a fiberglass pool. Solid pools are built in stages, including pool design and removal; steel establishment; plumbing establishment; hardware set; gunnite or shotcrete application; tile and adapting establishment; and inside completion establishment. Despite the fact that they take longer than fiberglass pools to build, they have the advantage of basically boundless shapes, sizes and plans. The development time on a solid pool is commonly three to 12 weeks.

Solid Swimming pool goodies to consider

Climate Resistant: Some industry experts are persuaded that solid pools are appropriate to parts of the nation that have high late spring temperatures. Concrete additionally is seen by some to work better in places where the dirt is extremely broad.

Value: The underlying establishment of a solid pool is commonly considerably less than a fiberglass in ground pool. Thus, should you need an in-ground, yet the total in advance cost is of worry to you, a solid pool may best meet your requirements.

Quality: Both fiberglass and cement are materials of brilliant quality. Converse with your seller or contractual worker about the repercussions of your dirt sort and atmosphere on the two kinds of materials.

Assortment of Finishes: An assortment of inside completions is accessible, for example, mortar, paint or stones. These furnish you with various decisions to best suit your financial plan and wanted structure.

End:

A pool is a perfect component for any home It can increase the value of the property, and can give various long periods of fun and unwinding to your relatives. Simply remember, in any case, a decent pool requests broad arrangements, and once these are finished, upkeep is extremely fundamental. For whatever length of time that the arrangements and progressing support are taken care of, at that point your pool will be a family resource for quite a long time to come.