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[worldofsaia]

MICHAEL TALBOT ;

the holographic universe • 1991

what if reality isn’t as solid as it looks? what if it’s more like a projection from something beyond?

TALBOT explores an idea—taking principles from the legendary physicist DAVID BOHM, and neuroscientist KARL PRIBRAM that suggest that behind the projection, there's interconnected existence.

in THU, quantum mechanics connect to paranormal experiences where current technologies fail, and this suggests that consciousness might be non-local, influencing reality like the observer effect.

these cases follow: telepathy, near-death experiences, synchronicities, and psychic abilities.

¹ ˙𖦹 *∴ A HOLOGRAM BRAIN

KARL PRIBRAM, in his research, realized that memories were not localized to any specific brain region, and, inspired by the holography concept, began to explore how the brain processes and stores information, leading to the holonomic brain theory.

the brain has FOURIER-LIKE PROCESSING, rendering information using wave interference patterns.

╰╼ a fourier transform is a math construct that takes complex signals (like sound waves) and breaks them down into simpler parts (like individual notes). your brain is doing this with information all the time, i.e;

— you suddenly remember a song you haven’t heard in years.

— a childhood memory pops up randomly.

— people with brain injuries sometimes recall after amnesia, or even access entirely new skills and epigenetic memory.

in these moments, your brain isn't like a hard drive storing data in little compartments—it’s more like a receiver, tuning into a bigger field of information.

and if that’s the case, is your brain creating consciousness, or is consciousness something bigger that your brain is just accessing?

other theories state that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe, with the brain acting as a receiver or filter, it's the blueprint that allows the brain to do what it does, or even better, a physicalized avatar of consciousness, the same as the body and the world.

²˙𖦹 *∴ A HOLOGRAM REALITY

In the 1980s, DAVID BOHM thought mainstream quantum physics was missing something. dissatisfied with conventional copenhagen interpretations of his time, he proposed that reality itself is a projection from a deeper, invisible order—like a video game rendering a 3D world from 2D code.

consider: you think about someone, and they text you. you think of a number or an animal, then you see them everywhere, you convince yourself so thoroughly that you'll fail your driving test, and do so spectacularly awful it feels prophetic.

coincidence? maybe. or maybe your brain is tuning into a frequency—filtering reality based on what you’re focusing on—just like the sims 4—where the game only loads what you’re looking at.

physics states that particles remain connected even when they’re light-years apart. this is called nonlocality; everything in reality is deeply connected.

in bohm’s holistic view; these connections undeniably imply an “unknown and undescribable totality” which he calls the “holomovement,” which is the fundamental ground of all matter or; implicate order, which our observable reality, aka explicate order, comes from.

even black holes are theorized to store reality on their horizion surface, like a hologram—so what if the whole universe does the same? if our reality unfolds from a largely unseeable, unknownable infinity, it's right to call it a projection.

³ ˙𖦹 *∴ TIME, SPACE, MATTER

if reality is really holographic, then time, space, and matter are illusions emerging from a deeper level of unity.

we've already connected non-locality with space, so what about the other two? in quantum physics, TIME doesn’t always flow the way we think it does.

entangled particles not only connect to each other, they can also act on each other across what appears to be impossible distances in no time at all.

time dilation (proven by EINSTEIN) shows that time slows down near the speed of light, shows that time is relative.

even in daily life, time feels different depending on what you're doing (boring class vs. fun weekend). that's why we have calendars, watches, units and systems to measure something that, otherwise, doesn't exist unless we're paying attention to it.

as a matter of fact, ‘time’ seems to happen without time. the projection we watch (our observable universe) still follows its own internal “script” that includes processes like aging and cellular decay. even if you don't know time, you know progress, because you expect it.

okay. what about MATTER? when we look at the world around us, everything seems solid, right? your phone, your chair, your body—all solid objects. but at the smallest scales, where they become particles, collectives of atoms participating in unison, none of these things behave the way we think they do.

even stranger—particles (like electrons or light) can either act like solid little particles (like a tiny ball) or like waves (like ripples in the water), when we observe them closely. they “choose” to behave as particles.

this means at the most basic level, matter isn’t really “stuff”—it’s more like potential until we observe it. it’s only when we look that it “decides” to act like a solid thing.

⁴ ˙𖦹 *∴ SHIFTING W/ HOLOGRAPHIC MODEL

if we take the holographic universe theory seriously, reality is a hologram, then your consciousness is the projector. shifting should be as simple as changing the film running in that projector, right?

yes. and you've shifted so many times! it's just that the more you ‘try’ to shift, the more you reinforce a reality where you're trying to shift—not the one where you've already shifted. and your brain filters out changes to keep you itself stable and safe. this is why reality feels so monotonous, even though it's constantly shifting in little ways.

to break out of the loop, you need to glitch reality—enough that your brain stops autopiloting and lets your consciousness move freely. it's important to note you're not traveling anywhere, you're just wiping your glasses—aka, consciousness, the lens of your reality.

STEP ONE

the fact that you even know about shifting means it’s already happening. you’re just stuck in the “trying” loop. reality runs on predictable patterns, and your brain fills in gaps to make it feel stable. naturally, the quickest way to shift is to mess with that stability.

here are some ways to do that, stick with one or two of them or all of them, it doesn't matter:

— walk into a room and act like something changed (without checking). even if things look the same, in your mind, keep running the “program” that you're already in your dr.

— misremember something on purpose (“Wait, wasn’t my blanket blue?” Even if it never was.)

— when you do anything, like check your phone, act like it’s your DR phone. what would be on your screen? if your DR has no phones, imagine you’re reading a book or getting a message another way.

— if someone talks to you, mentally swap their words for what they’d say in your DR.

— throughout the day, remember that you shifted, mentally say: “Wait, when did I shift?”

— or ask yourself: “Wait, what was I doing again?” (in your DR) it doesn’t matter if you don’t “believe” it, act like it’s obvious.

STEP TWO

notice how you shift realities when you least expect it? when you’re half-asleep, zoned out, or so exhausted you stop caring? that’s because caring too much locks you into your current state.

— before bed, or when making an attempt, prime your mind by saying: “I actually don’t care about shifting anymore,” or “Shifting isn't so important after all.”

you’ll either 1) shift because you stopped resisting the process, 2) wake up feeling slightly different, which means you did shift but your brain is pretending nothing happened.

NOTE

if it feels weird, good. that means your brain is questioning it. when your brain starts doubting reality, it will try to restabilize by convincing you, “this is normal, nothing happened.”

your consciousness moves faster than your logical brain, meaning 9/10 you literally shifted—but your brain is reconstructing old memories to keep things feeling ‘normal.’ so if you keep asking, "did i shift?", you’re just reinforcing your old reality.

[cholong-kh]

Its injection day 😖

EDIT Since many ppl are sending me worried comments : dw everyone! The needle is based on the filtered needle tips i use to draw up my meds (my estrogen comes in glass ampules). I swap them out for much smaller ones when i actually do my injections. I just thought the pink was cuter and the thicker needle would read better at a glance was not aware they were color coded 😅😅😅

Also PSA to use filtered needles to draw from glass ampules!!!! Ur gonna end up injecting glass particles if u dont!!

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patch update: QoL improvements

hand mixer implemented. doughs can now be made in shorter time

closet inventory now has 50% more drawer space

lamp with volumetric lighting and ray tracing has been added to item catalogue

coffee table has been added to studio to further reduce probability of fluid physics incidents

new pourover rig has been overhauled to account for particle physics granule size and no longer requires a paper filter

toilet roll holder has been deprecated due to clipping errors. new replacement item additionally has a shelf

speaking of shelves, we are delighted to introduce a huge update to the user HUD that we were able to hack together out of cheap and easily available readymade code contructs: the desk shelf. explore its major revisions to cable management and storage capacity in the user menu

we have added a new dish rack, towel rack, bench scraper, and bathroom rug. due to the way the object class is formatted these are all also shelves

2014 throwback playlist available using wired/wireless speaker item and ipod item from the pacific northwest barista quest. you can also use it in your car, using the cigarette lighter to usb adapter item, but be aware that battery life on both items is limited and only one can be charged at a time while the engine is running during fast travel. ipod screen is 20% off center. we are looking at ways to fix this

planned updates:

we are researching a major update to open world mmorpg scent profiles through additional partnerships with cologne

unfortunately, wheat items continue to cause buffer overflow error. we are working on a garage DNA biohack quest that will resolve this in a narrative format

[n-bjd]

Tek's Respirator FAQ for faceups & modding Ball Jointed Dolls

Copied from DenofAngels original posted date: Sep 21, 2010 Last edited by a moderator: Oct 10, 2016

Are you qualified to talk about this?

Yes. I [Tekenduis] am a Certified Respiratory Protection Tester/Trainer with extensive training in respiratory protection. I work at a company where my staff are exposed on a daily basis to some of the most harmful chemicals in industry. They can and will be exposed to things like silica, isocyanates and cyanide gas. Their short and long-term health is in my hands and I take that very seriously. Deadly seriously, in fact.

What is respiratory protection?

Respiratory protection is a part of your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed to filter or block harmful substances from reaching your respiratory system. The hobbyists primary form of respiratory protection is the respirator. There are a great number of types of respirators, some useful only for certain applications (see more on this below). The two most common respirators for hobbyists are the disposable respirator and the half-face respirator.

The half-face respirator is a mask that covers your nose and mouth, and has cartridges that clip on, screw on, or otherwise attach to ports on the mask.

The disposable respirator looks like a dust mask or surgeon's mask. It is, as the name implies, made to be disposed of after a short period of time.

Why do I need it?

Many of the items that we work with as doll customizers are toxic and many of them are cumulatively toxic. You may feel ill for a while and then get better, but the sorts of diseases that can be caused by sanding processes and spraying processes can come back to haunt you many years down the road. These products can cause Cancer and Pneumoconiosis. Cancer may be treatable if caught early enough. Pneumoconiosis, which is respiratory diseases like asbestosis, silicosis and coalworker's "black lung" disease, is NOT TREATABLE. Your doctors will work hard to make you comfortable while you die. That is the most they will be able to do for you. If you get Pneumoconiosis you will DIE.

☠️ Are you scared? You should be. This is life and death. Do not play Russian Roulette with your health. ☠️

What do I need?

That depends on the application that you are going to be using your respiratory protection for.

Sanding

For sanding applications (including sanding of resin, apoxie and other sculpting materials, and wood), you need a respirator that provides at least N95 level protection. It should say N95 somewhere on the mask itself. If it doesn't say, it is not good enough. There is a scale to protection levels and anything above N95 is also acceptable (of course).

The levels are: N95 P95 N100 P100

What does this mean?

The prefix ahead of the number will tell you if the mask is Oil Proof or Not. The number will tell you the percentage effectiveness of the filter against particles of less than 0.3 Microns. An N100 or P100 filter may also be known as a HEPA filter. On the bright side, having a small supply of these types of respirators will mean that you are following CDC and WHO recommendations for infectious disease outbreaks, which may or may not include the Inevitable Zombie Apocalypse.

P100 filters are also effective in welding applications. N95 and above filters are most commonly found in the disposable variety and may also be referred to as "dust masks" or "surgical masks". Remember, if it doesn't say N95 (or one of the other codes listed above) it is not good enough!**

Spray

This includes all types of spray applications, whether you are spraying sealant (like MSC or Testors) or airbrushing or spraying paints. The process of spraying releases aerosols (and this is true whether or not you are using an aerosol spray can product. Airbrushing paint creates aerosols too!) for which an N95 filter is not effective.

At this point, you will need to move into a mask that protects you against Organic Vapors AND has an N95 filter. This will mean moving into a half-face respirator.

Your respirator is no longer disposable and can be used again and again without ill effect; the only thing that will need replacing is your filter and (if applicable) your prefilter. Some respirator brands have an N95 filter built right into the Organic Vapour cartridge, but I recommend looking for one that does not, for ease of replacement. Cartridges and filters have different life spans and it is more economical to replace only the part that requires replacing (more on this below!).

Okay! I've got my mask, I'm totally safe now right?

No. There are three things that can negatively impact the safety of your mask; poor fit, improper maintenance and environmental levels.

Poor Fit

A respirator (of any type) is completely and utterly useless if it is the wrong size for you and is not fitted properly. Please ensure you've read the section on fitting your mask to ensure that your mask is correctly fit.

How do I know if it fits?

According to my local Occupational Health and Safety Code, a respirator cannot legally be used in a workplace environment if it has not been correctly Fit Tested. Keep in mind that half-face respirators come in various sizes. Most women and men wear a medium but if you have a particularly slender or wide face, you may need a small or large. If you have a crooked nose, or sinus problems, look for a mask made of silicon; you will find it more comfortable than plastic or rubber.

Improper Maintenance

Your respirator is equally useless if you are not properly maintaining and caring for it. This includes care of the mask between uses and replacement. Please see the section on maintaining your mask for more information.

Environmental Levels

Environmental levels are important to take into account, as your mask can only protect you against the things it was designed to protect you against up to a certain concentration. since I'm sure none of us have the money or inclination to commit to environmental testing of our workspaces, the best way to ensure this is to make sure that the area in which you are working is properly ventilated before you start your project, and until well after you are finished. Open your windows, PREFERABLY PLEASE work outside so that there is fresh air circulating in the area you're working in. If the air is particularly still (no breeze) while you're working, it is worth investing in a simple fan. Set it up in your window, with the fan blowing out the window (ie: the front of the fan where the air blows from facing towards the window). This will help pull the toxins out of your room. Alternately, if you are working outdoors, set the fan up on your table to help promote air movement.

Fit Testing

Fit testing uses a noxious but harmless substance (usually either irritant smoke or Bitrex; an additive used to create bitterness in household cleaners to prevent children from tasting them) to ensure that the seal between the mask and the face is tight and proper. Qualitative fit testing is the most common type, and requires the user of the mask to confirm the presence of the noxious substance. In some cases (depending on chemicals in the environment or failure of the Qualitative test) Quantitative fit testing may be required; this type of fit testing uses scientific sensors to record levels inside the mask. If you have access to fit testing, especially with a half-face respirator, I encourage you to take advantage of it! Fit testing needs to be redone every two years, in the case of weight loss or gain of more than 15 lbs or in the case of surgery (including dental) involving the face.

And if I don't have access?

I have done hundreds of fit tests for staff at my place of employment and I can usually tell how well a mask is likely to fit prior to the fit test being done. This is done with a simple self test. In order to be effective this test must be done every single time you use the respirator (even if you pull it down to talk to someone and put it right back on!).

For Disposable

Step 1: Put your respirator on. Step 2: Cup your hands tightly over your mouth and nose, over top of the respirator. Step 3: Suck in a long breath. You will get air, but it should all be coming in through the small cracks between your fingers. You should not feel any air coming in from around the nose piece or under your chin. If you do, refit the mask and try again. If you cannot complete this successfully, you will need either a larger or smaller mask. Step 4: With your hands still over your mouth and nose, blow out. Again, you should feel the air moving past your fingers, and never around the bridge of your nose or under your chin.

For Half-Face

Step 1: Put on your mask and make sure the straps are tight. Step 2: Cover the cartridge, as much as possible, with the palm of your hands and suck in. The mask will likely deflate slightly. You should feel some air coming in through the cartridge but no air coming in from the sides, under your chin, or around your nose. If you do, adjust the mask and try again. If you cannot complete this step successfully, you will need either a smaller or larger mask. Step 3: Cover the exhalation valve of your respirator with the palm of your hand and blow out. You should feel the mask inflate slightly and again, you should feel no air escaping from the side of your mask, under your chin or around your nose.​

😷 How do I maintain my mask?

Respirator maintenance is exceptionally simple, takes very little time, and ensures that you are not exposing yourself to toxins. Take the extra few minutes to ensure that your respirator is working right!

Before you put it on

For Disposable

Do a quick visual check of the respirator. Is it dirty? A little discolouration from the dust is fine, but too much might mean that your respirator is clogged. I'll discuss this a bit further down. Check that your straps are still in good condition. Check that the foam piece at the nose is intact (if applicable) and that the metal part that bends across your nose is not bent out of shape. If your mask is clogged or not in good condition, replace it.

For Half-Face

Do a quick visual check of the inside and outside of your mask. Make sure that the valves (the little rubbery seals on the inhalation and exhalation points) are present and in good condition. Make sure there are no cracks or tears in your mask. Ensure that your filters are firmly attached. Correct any of these issues before proceeding with your work.

After you take it off

For disposable

Do another quick visual check of your mask. If everything is still in order, seal your mask inside a baggie and put it somewhere safe.

For Half-Face

Wipe all surfaces of the mask that touch your face with a respirator cleaning wipe. If you don't have any, use the following: For masks made of natural rubber, use a non-alcohol based antimicrobial wipe. For masks made of silicone or plastic, wipe with isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol, or rubbing alcohol). This step is less about the effectiveness of your mask and more about preventing build up of oils from the skin which can degrade the mask over time, necessitating replacement, as well as causing skin breakouts!

Seal your mask inside of a baggie or well-sealed (and clean!) coffee can and put it somewhere safe.

🧼 Once a month you should remove the cartridges and clean your mask with soap and water, and hang it up to dry. This keeps the inside of your mask smelling pleasant. Sweat and condensation from your breathing can build up in there over time and cause the mask to smell unpleasant.

🤔 How often do I need to replace my respirator, or cartridges?

Filters will only last so long! Keep in mind that whether or not you are actively breathing through your respirator (IE: wearing it) it is still filtering the air around you. The average Organic Vapour filter, which is what you should be wearing at the least for spraying, lasts approximately 24–48 hours. That's it! Not very long, right?

The good news is that you can extend the life of your filters dramatically by placing them into a sealed container, like a baggie or coffee can, as discussed in the section above. My staff generally see a lifetime of 1–2 weeks from their filters, and most staff are using their filters at least once a day.

💁 How do I know it's time to replace them?

For Disposable, N95 and above Your respirator is a simple filter made up of layer of material that filter out small particulates from the air. Eventually your respirator will become clogged and need to be replaced. This is not a matter of time, it is a matter of volume of filtering, something not easily tracked.

As a general rule of thumb, when your filter is ready to be replaced, you will know it because it will get harder to suck a good deep breath in. As soon as you start to feel this, replace your respirator. For Half-Face

Organic Vapour Cartridge – Because this is filtering vapours (or aerosols), you will know it is time to replace it the moment you smell or taste anything through the filters; even the tiniest bit. Throw them out and get new ones.

N95 Prefilter

Please see the explaination for disposables above, your prefilter works the same way. If your prefilter is built into your organic vapour cartridge, it is a matter of volume of filtering, something not easily tracked.

I've got this bandana/old respirator of my uncles/some other thing…

❌ Cloth is not an effective filter against either particulate or vapours. ❌

Your respirator needs to be yours. Quite aside from the obvious sanitation issues, if the respirator belongs to someone else, it may not fit correctly and is therefore ineffective.

You're just trying to scare us. No one actually gets sick from this. ☠️ ☠️

There are several people here on the [DenofAngels] forums that have stepped up to talk about the health problems that they have suffered as a result of exposure to chemicals in either this hobby or others.

NON ORIGINAL POST NOTE: Before you dismiss the risks involved please realize that even my friend, a professional artist has experienced the direct effects of long term exposure to harsh chemicals and resins for both film and personal BJD casting even when frequently taking proper protection.

🛍️ 🛒 Where do I get these things?

Disposable respirators are readily available in home improvement stores and pharmacies; just make sure you get one that says N95, or above, as discussed earlier. You can also refer to post #3 below for a Shopping Guide.

Half-face respirators are sometimes available in home improvement stores, but are also readily available from safety suppliers (many of which are open to the general public) and online.

🤢 I worked without my mask and now I'm not feeling well. Am I going to be okay?

This question is best discussed with your Doctor. My speciality is prevention, not treatment. I can tell you what results you may incur, but I cannot and will not attempt to diagnose your health, especially not over the internet.

Masks & Respirator Purchase links:

⚠️⚠️⚠️ THIS LIST IS FROM 2010⚠️⚠️⚠️ I AM ONLY INCLUDING PRODUCTS THAT STILL EXIST:

Disposable Respirators ("Dust Masks")

3M 8210 Lowes & Home Depot

3M 8210 Plus As above, but with a fabric elastic strap, so they last longer, but tend to be a bit more expensive.

3M 8511 Similar to the 8210 series, but these have an exhalation valve, which can prove more comfortable in hot or humid environments.

Half-Face Respirators (Rubber)

3M 6000 Series Half-Face Respirator Amazon (Small) Amazon (Med.)

3M 6001 Organic Vapour Cartridges & 3M 5N11 N95 Prefilters Cartridges Amazon Resupply Kit (OV Cartridges and Prefilters)

Starter Kits Amazon

Half-Face Respirators (Silicon)

3M 7500 Series Half-Face Respirator Amazon (Small) Amazon (Medium) Amazon (Large)

Starter Kits Amazon (Small) Amazon (Medium) Amazon (Large)

This is not my original post, I am simply sharing this information as not everyone can access the DenofAngels forums! Stay safe and creative guys!

[risingslash]

From the update page:

Version 1.2.6r is Live! Massive Bugfix Update! We hope everyone has been doing well this year!

This new update for Freedom Planet 2 includes hundreds of fixes and tweaks based on feedback from our community over the past year, as well as a few new display options. Thank you all so much for helping us polish Freedom Planet 2 even more, and we hope you have the best and safest of holidays!

General

Significantly reduced lag for the first time Lilac guards after the game is booted. This fix also affects the first time Neera loads into a stage, or the first time Carol dismounts from a bike.

Fixed an issue where the player would be locked in place and repeatedly take falling damage if they fell while overlapping terrain on another layer.

Instructions text regarding maximizing height while playing Milla has been adjusted to reflect how to gain the maximum height while playing her.

Small terrain adjustments have been made to Bakunawa Rush to prevent certain layering issues from occurring.

Fixed an issue in the Adventure Mode map screen where the player character would be standing on water when returning from a specific end-game area.

Fixed a minor issue where Bakunawa Chase showed an empty Vinyl icon in Classic Mode.

Fixed a minor issue where Guard Trial's name was incorrectly displayed as "Dodge Trial" in Classic Mode specifically.

A few typos have been fixed in various areas, including the guide menu and the gallery.

Fixed an issue where certain icons would sometimes not display properly in the Records menu.

Fixed an issue where Lola would not show up properly in the Citizens list (she will need to be visited again to show up).

Fixed an issue where chests with items would behave strangely if the player moved too far away upon opening them.

Fixed a bug where the background would flash on certain stages if the screen shook while the player was at the left or right edge of the stage.

Fixed an issue where auto guard would not activate when the player had a shield active.

Pausing is now briefly disabled immediately after the transition begins when opening a door, to prevent a specific visual glitch from occurring.

Some assets now appear slightly more crisp due to having their Filter Mode changed.

Fixed a very minor visual issue where all shield boxes, when broken, would emit the particle meant only for wood shields.

Fixed an issue where the cutscene that would play after selecting Sky Pirate Panic wouldn't immediately skip when the Skip button was pressed.

Player characters now will be immediately turned in whatever direction is currently held when the player issues an attack command while on a grindrail.

Fixed NPCs ignoring enable and disable story flags for dialogue topic options, causing those to always be available at all times despite story events.

Fixed the contents of first line that is displayed in the dialog box to be immediately displayed in full when the player starts talking to any NPC the 2nd+ time due to reading stale input.

Player and player-related animators are now initialized at some point during game's start to avoid hitches in case these animators were to be initialized during gameplay.

Photomode now correctly captures lighting if it is present in the stage.

Fixed voicelines not being stopped correctly in non-generic cutscenes when pausing.

Reduced height of player's splashes on water's surface.

Fixed some stage gimmicks overriding player's flashing timer.

The screen should no longer shake if certain types of projectiles and rockets explode far enough as to not play the explosion sound.

Hopefully fixed some more bugs related to the process of creating and deleting savefiles.

Fixed some inconsistencies in behaviour under different framerates: -- Edited Spark Emitter code to potentially fix inconsistencies in spark spawning behaviour. -- Fixed Astral Golmech's jump height being higher at higher framerates. -- Fixed Corazon 2 dash's vertical velocity after wall sliding being lower at higher framerates. -- Fixed Durugin's fists flying too high up at higher framerates. -- Fixed Fire Hoppers' jumps and torches flying too high at higher framerates. -- Fixed Flamingoes' steps being much wider at higher framerates. -- Hopefully fixed Line Cutter's emerging and retracting behaviour at higher framerates. -- Fixed Wood Hoppers' jump height being affected by gravity too much at higher framerates. -- Fixed Shadow Armory switches being decelerated too much at higher framerates, forcing Askal to punch that one golden platform more times than intended. -- Fixed Rocket Sleds being too fast at higher framerates. -- Fixed Lancer in Airship Sigwada's background ascending and descending too quickly at higher framerates. -- Fixed various color cycling objects, such as police lights, changing colors too quickly at higher framerates. -- Edited Neera's ice floor spawning behaviour. -- Hopefully fixed crocs' movement in Fists of Frog game.

UI

Implemented new Screen Setting: Internal Scale. This setting is responsible for the size of the render textures that various layer cameras render onto. While the main game's window size stays the same, this setting can make the image more smooth and lessen the effects of dithering artifacts, at the cost of potentially making some parts of the image blurry. Shout-out to Johnny on Flame for the original mod. Note about Internal Scale setting: if your game window's size does not match the game's native aspect ratio, or you want to lessen the effect of dithering artifacts, 2x internal resolution scale should be sufficient to provide better-looking visuals without significantly affecting performance. Increasing internal scale above that may put significant load onto your GPU at some moments, heavily degrading the game's performance; it is recommended to use higher settings only if you have a capable GPU.

Implemented new Screen Setting: Borders. This setting alters how the game renders itself into its window in case the window's size is not an integer multiplier of its native 640x360 resolution. --- "None" option stretches the game's image fully into the window, ignoring its native aspect ratio. --- "One Side" option stretches the game's image into the window in such way as to preserve its native aspect ratio and introduce blank borders only to one side of the screen - either letterboxing (horizontal) or pillarboxing (vertical) the image. --- "Both Sides" option shrinks the game's image within the window in such way as to fit the largest possible native resolution multiplied by an integer into it and introduce blank borders to both horizontal and vertical sides of the screen - windowboxing the image.

The game now keeps track of the window resolution and stores it in the settings file.

Assist Settings menu moved from Main Menu to the new savefile creation sequence, as Assists are individual for each savefile.

Added general description text for Assist Settings when creating a new savefile.

Added general description text for Starting Item Set menu when creating a new savefile.

Updated Guide for each character that is available via Pause Menu; added a page for each character's Special Item.

Changes made to assist settings in the main menu will now carry over when creating a new save.

Fixed an issue in the File Menu where, if the player began creating a save, then backed out, then immediately attempted to create a new save on that same slot, they would instead load the file and be taken straight to a new game.

The Photo Album will now display which buttons the player can press in order to flag their photos for deletion.

Minor punctuation adjustments have been made to the Shields page in the Instructions menu.

The track name "Boss - Clockwork Arboretum" has been adjusted to "Boss - Arboretum" so that it fits appropriately in the jukebox UI.

Fixed a minor issue where the game would show a par time of 10 minutes for stages which hadn't been unlocked yet in the Records menu.

Fixed an issue where the description for the Music Shop in Classic Mode stated that Vinyls could be purchased with Gold Gems rather than crystals.

Lilac

Can now continuously perform normal attacks if the attack button is held down.

Fixed Dragon Boost flame effects not having correct offset during cutscenes.

Carol

Slightly raised the vertical speed cutoff point for Carol's Low Kick attack from 0 to 2 to get rid of a specific interaction with grindrails where player could gain momentum through mashing.

Milla

Reworked internal interactions with shields and cubes.

Shield Blaster / Cube Blaster fire rate is now capped at approximately 7.5 shots per second.

Milla can now autofire Shield Blaster / Cube Blaster at maximum fire rate when the player holds attack button with the Barrier out.

Reduced fire rate of consecutive Super Shield Bursts (when Milla has multiple cubes) and reduced invincibility time that is given to enemies that are hit by Super Shield Burst to be approximately equal. This will make it much easier to hit an enemy with every single Super Shield Burst when having multicubes, without some of the Bursts missing due to enemy being invincible from a previous Burst.

Milla can now softjump with her Barrier out.

Fixed Super Shield Burst knockback direction sometimes being incorrect.

Fixed Super Shield Burst firing in a wrong direction when Milla is on a steep slope or ceiling.

Super Shield Bursting downwards when on the ground should now lift Milla off the ground.

Fixed Cube Blaster's damage dropping off earlier than intended when the main cube changes size.

Early Guard cancelling a Super Shield Burst will no longer affect the size of the next cube in the stack of multicubes.

Changed Barrier's positioning code to have an anchor point and distance away from it (similar to polar coordinate system) so that it would correctly position itself when Milla is on a slope.

Shadow Milla's Barriers and Super Shield Bursts now properly have an outline.

Fixed an issue where Pacifist Pooch was sometimes unlocked when certain bosses (particularly Duality) were not actually defeated with the conditions met.

Basic Tutorial

Added a tutorial TV for Milla's Shield Blaster / Cube Blaster autofire.

Fixed TVs displaying Milla's Cube Blaster failing to display the proper sequence.

Raised the upper parts of terrain to prevent the player from skipping parts of tutorial by going over them.

Dragon Valley

Fixed a case where the player could get caught inside a wall in Dragon Valley.

Proto Pincer's bounce speed now scales up slightly less as its health decreases.

The camera in Proto Pincer's boss fight arena will now gently lock on to the boss's horizontal movement.

Fixed other minor visual and collision issues.

Shenlin Park

To prevent the player being either softlocked or in a difficult position to recover from as Neera, a small handful of the pipe tunnels will briefly lock the player's input after launching them.

Somewhat fixed discrepancies with the amount of projectiles fired by Tower Cannons.

Fixed small graphical errors.

Royal Palace

Altered Askal's first dialogue in the tavern if Neera is the player character.

Altered dialogue when looking at Syntax body that is available after finishing Shuigang arc to be character-specific.

VA clips in the Battlesphere commercial now properly adjust their volume according to VA volume settings.

Avian Musem

Fixed an issue where the game could potentially softlock if a lagspike occurred shortly after a Drake Coccoon was defeated.

Fixed an issue where Kakugan could be locked in place while going into its pinch mode if it was being hit by Elemental Burst damage.

Airship Sigwada

The camera in Corazon's first boss fight arena will now moderately lock on to the boss's horizontal movement.

Fixed an issue where players could potentially softlock themselves if they leapt into the bottomless pit immediately upon gaining control after the rocket setpiece at the start of the level.

Increased Activation Range for the set of doors and keyblocks before the second Lancer encounter in Airship Sigwada to prevent Mantises contained between them from occasionally escaping that area.

Phoenix Highway

Fixed an issue where certain Bubblorbiters would not have their orbs when the player restarted from checkpoint.

Fixed a potential softlock.

Zao Land

Fixed a few collision issues.

Battlesphere Lobby

Fixed elevators being drawn on top of the elevator shaft when they are ascending to the arena.

Fixed some duplicated dialogue on some NPCs; added some missing dialogue lines.

Fixed Ming's dialogue structure that would prevent her from saying new lines.

The Battlesphere

Light adjustments have been made to the camera in the battlesphere rematch for Beast One and Beast Two.

Cleaned up some small movement and camera issues in the battlesphere rematch for Corazon 2.

Adjusted the camera in the battlesphere rematch for Merga's armored forms, to better suit the space the player actually has to move around in.

During Captain Kalaw's battlesphere rematch, he will now initiate his second phase much faster after being defeated in the first phase.

Fixed an issue where the background in a few battlesphere levels would not react to the BG Motion setting

The Battlesphere menu music now loops seamlessly.

A unique icon has been added for the Battlesphere challenge Battlebot Revenge.

Fixed a minor collision issue in Beginner's Gauntlet.

Fixed an issue where the player could potentially get stuck in the ground near the end of Flip Fire Gauntlet.

Made an extremely minor terrain adjustment to the beginning of Rolling Thunder.

The unkillable Flash Mouth enemy on top of the arena of "Blast from the Past" Battlesphere challenge now has its hitbox disabled and blockbox enabled to more clearly show that it's invulnerable.

Fixed various potential issues with indices and offsets in Arena Challenge Select Menu.

Fixed challenges that are completed by crossing the finish line giving incorrect rewards.

Sealed the top part of Corazon 2's arena.

Changed reward for Bubble Battle challenge from 750 to 700.

Locked challenges should now hide their rewards.

Switches that control moveable goldblock terrain in Rolling Thunder challenge now move themselves and affected terrain slower, allowing more fine control over terrain positioning, while also lowering the risk of collision issues with conductor block if it placed on top of moving terrain.

Lemon Bread should no longer be visible for 1 frame on activation.

Tiger Falls

Addressed some minor collision issues with waterfalls.

Fixed an issue where the player could walk back into the area with rising terrain, encountering several walls with no collision.

Fixed a minor visual issue with one of the tiger statues.

Guard Trial

Leaving Guard Trial early via Pause Menu should no longer boot the player into Main Menu.

Robot Graveyard

Fixed a minor collision issue.

Fixed an issue where Lilac would appear at an angle if she diagonally boosted into a hangbar.

Mountainside Detour

Added the Exchange option to Chloe, allowing the player to get Gold Gems from her directly, instead of this option only being available via Quick Shop.

Globe Opera

Beast One's bubble projectiles now explode properly when making contact with ground.

Globe Opera 2

Fixed a potential collision issue with keyblocks in Globe Opera 2.

Fixed a case where the player could get caught inside a wall in the Shenlin Park section of Globe Opera 2.

Fixed an issue where the balloons attached to a specific balloon block in Globe Opera 2 would make no sound when popped.

Fixed a minor layering issue.

Moved the Macer in the first room with three plugs away from the spring to prevent its spike ball from continuously attempting to bounce off of it.

Auditorium

Fixed an issue where the game could potentially softlock if the player ran up one of the walls during BFF2000's KO explosion.

Fixed an issue where BFF2000's fireballs could potentially deal a large amount of damage if multiple overlapped the player at once.

City Hall

Added collision and pushers to the entrance of the hub. One of the pushers should prevent players from losing their velocity if they enter the front door too quickly and hit the wall collider before the exit zone warps them.

Tweaked the camera hotspot overlooking the front door to not show brick walls to the right of the front doors.

Tidal Gate

The fans in Tidal Gate which are above the water will now emit clouds of dust instead of bubbles.

Fixed code for scrolling water surface during the boss fight going out of bounds of the tension array.

Fixed incorrect offset of waves created on the scrolling water surface.

Edited code for creating splashed on water surfaces to fix some calls creating huge waves.

Increased activation range of boats and rafts to avoid pop-ups.

Adventure Square

Ocean ambience will now play as the player approaches the shore.

Fixed a minor layering issue when the player exits the Hall.

Slightly adjusted the crowd ambiance to be more present in more parts of the main town area.

Made some slight adjustments to the right edge of the hub such that the player can no longer get stuck in a running animation while talking to Lilibeth.

Fixed minor error in the Team reunion non-Carol cutscene in Adventure Square that played Milla's "Carol!" voiceline through Lilac target object.

Added Syntax Body NPC into the diner after the Jungle arc is complete.

Fixed Lilac vs Spade cutscene not playing properly if the Jungle arc is the last one to be completed.

Slightly expanded the intro of the Team Reunion cutscene (to take into account the end of Jungle arc being in the same room).

Fixed Carol being unable to comment on the lab table in the diner's basement due to its incorrect story flags.

Added missing guardrail tops to the stairs in the diner; removed stray overlapping elements of submarine plating.

Zulon Jungle

Fixed an issue where Tunnel Driver would not properly explode into debris on defeat.

Fixed an issue where the swinging bars in Zulon Jungle would sometimes disappear while still on-screen.

Nalao Lake

Fixed an issue where the stage's rightmost wall extended too far beyond the actual right boundary of the stage.

Fixed Snatchamon's orb debris using regular Traumagotcha's colors.

Sky Bridge

Weatherface should no longer be visible for 1 frame on activation.

Weatherface will no longer continue animating some of its parts after being dismantled.

Paradise Prime

The river on the main island is now animated.

Fixed an issue where two Tiyuhins would be visible during the coin toss scene, and fixed an issue where Tiyuhin would not properly comment on the loss or return of his coin.

Slightly adjusted terrain collision.

Magma Starscape

The camera in Hundred Drillion's arena will now gently lock on to the boss's horizontal movement.

Hundred Drillion's max speed has been reduced somewhat.

Fixed an area where players could fall out of bounds.

Diamond Point

Various adjustments have been made to the boss fight to feel more fair and generally easier to keep track of, while also making certain attacks more threatening:

The camera in the arena will now moderately lock on to the boss's horizontal and vertical movement.

The windup of their ground attacks has been increased, and their eye sparkles immediately before they perform the attack.

They can now be hit during certain attacks where they were previously invulnerable.

The height of their jumps has been significantly reduced, and they no longer have jumps which take them far off-screen.

Attack hitboxes have been tightened across several attacks.

When ground pounding with rocks summoned, the rocks that will be dropped will now visibly line up, to provide a clear indication of where the area of danger will be.

The speed of the rocks thrown up into the air during a ground pound has been slightly reduced, and the gravity applied to these rocks has also been slightly reduced.

The rock pillars on either side of the arena have been pulled in to make it so players can no longer stand off to one edge to completely avoid the crystal shots attack, and also to keep the boss generally easier to track. Additionally, the terrain in the arena has been made somewhat more symmetrical.

The boss will now only do a single crystal shot attack before coming back down, and they will always select the crystal which is closest to the player's current position.

The speed at which they move to a spire for the crystal shot attack has been reduced by 35%, and the windup for attacking from the spire has been increased by roughly 12 frames.

To prevent a significant portion of rocks from impacting the side of the arena, they will now dash to the center of the arena before performing their aerial jab.

All active rock projectiles will be destroyed when the boss is defeated.

Gravity Bubble

Some slight terrain adjustments have been made to a specific location in order to slightly improve navigation.

Fixed the above-the-ground island background not being deactivated and covering the entire screen if the player skips the pre-final cutscene when the camera shows the beacons activating.

Simplified Bakunawa's laser beam graphics to prevent it from causing too much GPU load at higher internal resolution scale values.

Bakunawa Chase

Fixed an issue where the "quake" sound during the ending sequence of this level would play at the same volume regardless of the volume level set in the settings.

When No Petals is equipped on this stage, the Life Petals that normally appear will disappear altogether, rather than changing into crystals the player cannot collect.

Bakunawa Rush

Fixed an issue where the player would land on a bomb at the start of the stage if they had Items to Bombs equipped.

Fixed a minor layering issue at the end of the beginning rail section.

Aaa no longer has coughing fits (hurt voiceclips now have a timer that prevents a new clip from being played in audio source until the timer is expired in cases when multiple attacks are landed onto Aaa in quick succession).

Refinery Room

Fixed an issue in the post-level cutscene where, during Neera's cutscene, she would be interrupted by Milla asking Aaa's name.

Clockwork Arboretum

To prevent a specific softlock where the player can be caught inside them, the vines in Clockwork Arboretum will now unfurl when the player touches them (similar to those in Nalao Lake).

When clearing the stage as Carol, there will be no clear music and she will no longer say a victory taunt.

Made some minor adjustments to Corazon's fight in this stage, including a lowered ceiling during the first phase.

More parts of the elevator are now destroyed when the bossfight transitions to phase 2.

Fixed some of Corazon's SFX being channeled through voice audio source.

Inversion Dynamo

Fixed an area where players could fall out of bounds.

Fixed Code Black Beartles not having correct enemy faction.

The flag for left-facing player position on respawn for one certain checkpoint in Inversion Dynamo is no longer carried over between stages.

Lunar Cannon

Elements of the console of the Lunar Command boss shifted backwards in depth to not be drawn on top of Pause Menu's elements.

Fixed slightly misaligned elements of Lunar Command console HUD.

Merga

Fixed an issue where Merga's mine projectiles were not consistently exploding during her Blue Moon phase.

Fixed a bug where Merga would decloak repeatedly if defeated with specific timing during her Eclipse phase.

Swapped a non-white chargebeam sprite for a new similarly-shaped all-white whitetrail sprite to get rid of chargebeam's dark blue contour persisting through sprite color change of Eclipse form's screen-darkening attacks.

Merga's voiceline when the player reaches her last phase should now be consistently played even if the player restarted at the checkpoint at any point in the fight.

Implemented some failsafe checks for Merga to prevent her from falling through the floor of the arena in case of lagspikes.

Added Classic mode cutscene variants for Capsule endings.

Weapon's Core:

Electric sparks with variable speed now slow down gradually.

Electric sparks with variable speed now start slowing down or speeding up depending if the next Circuit Node in the chain is open or not.

Left part of the final Spark puzzle is shortened to reduce the wait time.

The final Spark puzzle has the Spark speed changed to make the timing of the right part more forgiving.

Applied a correct tag to collision that seals the entrance to the final arena to allow running on ceiling without falling off.

Time Capsule Sidequest

If the player doesn't have the related badge, they are now required to watch the contents of all capsules for them to take effect on the narrative.

If the player has achieved a normal ending on a given savefile and started the Time Capsule sidequest, exclamation point markers are added to the world map that would point the player towards places of interest related to the sidequest.

The player cannot watch the contents of any Time Capsule they may have collected until one certain capsule with a cutscene attached to it is obtained.

Yet unwatched Time Capsules are now marked.

Fixed an issue where Carol was not appearing properly during the secret boss and slightly adjusted her behavior so that she would hit the boss more often.

To combat eye strain, during the secret boss's second phase, the brightness of its sprite and teleport effect during its rapid teleporting movement has been reduced somewhat.

The camera will now tightly follow the movement of the secret boss, but only in small amounts.

Fixed an issue where the secret boss' knife attack could sometimes hit the player even if they weren't in range of the attack.

Fixed an issue where the wiggling text in the pause menu of the secret stage was not affected by the Text Animation option.

Something new now occurs during the second phase of the secret boss. A certain attack exclusive to this phase has also been adjusted such that the boss no longer needs to be on-screen before it fires (except for the first time).

Sound FX

Several of Milla's sound effects which made a small "popping" noise after playing have been adjusted to no longer make this sound.

Fixed an issue where one of the sections of the large door in Ancestral Forge was not lighting up properly.

The dodgeballs in the training dojo no longer use Acrabelle's bouncing sound effect.

World Map

Fixed an issue where Guard Trial would show up before it was unlocked.

Fixed a minor issue where Bakunawa Chase would not show its icon in the Stage Confirm menu.

After Palace Courtyard is cleared, an icon will now show up indicating that City Hall is the current objective.

Ciri, Kukri, and Libbie now appear in the appropriate position in the Citizens menu in Adventure Mode.

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How to Safely Load and Unload Cement from Silos: A Guide for Site Operators

Cement silos are essential storage units used on construction sites to store bulk cement and fly ash efficiently. Ensuring safety during the loading and unloading process is vital for maintaining worksite productivity, preventing accidents, and preserving material quality. This guide provides site operators with practical knowledge on handling cement silos while following the latest safety standards used by industry leaders in road construction and material handling equipment.

What is a Cement Silo?

A cement silo is a specialized container used for storing dry bulk materials like cement and fly ash. These silos come in various types, including vertical silos, horizontal silos, and mobile silos. They are commonly used in infrastructure projects, ready-mix concrete plants, and road construction sites. Silo manufacturing companies in India design these units to handle large volumes efficiently and safely, often aligning with IS code standards and CPCB dust control norms. Operators should confirm whether the silo complies with IS 4925:2004 to ensure safe batching practices.

Why Proper Handling of Cement Silos is Crucial?

Proper handling of cement silos is essential to avoid material spillage, equipment damage, and safety risks. Incorrect procedures can lead to clogged discharge systems, dust pollution, and even structural damage to the silo. Following safe loading and unloading methods ensures that operations run smoothly and reduces downtime, especially when working with fly ash silo systems. Some advanced silos are designed with user-friendly safety features like digital level indicators and automatic venting systems that minimize human error.

Cement Loading Process: Step-by-Step Guide

The loading process involves transferring bulk cement into the silo from a tanker or bulk carrier. Here's how to do it safely:

Check all connections and pressure levels before starting.

Use appropriate conveyors or blowers as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Monitor the silo’s level indicator to avoid overfilling.

Ensure the dust collector is operational to prevent airborne particles. Skipping these steps can lead to material loss and air contamination.

Pro Tip: In one project involving high-output cement batching, an operator avoided a costly system shutdown by double-checking the pressure settings against the values in the manufacturer’s manual before initiating loading. Always confirm tanker pressure settings to prevent structural stress on the silo.

Cement Unloading Process: Best Practices

Unloading cement from silos should be done systematically:

Open discharge valves slowly to control material flow.

Use gravity or pneumatic systems as per equipment specifications.

Maintain silo pressure balance by using a functional air vent.

Clean the discharge line regularly to avoid clogging. Leading manufacturers often recommend scheduled maintenance and some provide digital alerts on silo health via SCADA systems, especially on high-volume projects.

Safety Measures to Follow During Loading and Unloading

Safety should always come first during cement handling. Key measures include:

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, goggles, and dust masks.

Implementing lockout/tagout systems to prevent accidental starts.

Installing emergency stop buttons near the control panel.

Using dust suppression equipment to reduce inhalation risks. Many construction equipment suppliers now integrate dust filters and pressure relief systems that comply with national safety standards.

Real-World Note: During a recent highway expansion project, one site team reduced handling-related delays by 30% by conducting pre-shift safety inspections and using silo systems with automatic dust control features.

Maintenance Tips for Cement Silos

Routine maintenance extends the life of a cement silo and enhances safety:

Inspect structural components for cracks or corrosion.

Clean filters and pressure relief valves.

Lubricate moving parts such as screw conveyors.

Keep a logbook of inspections and repairs. Several Indian silo manufacturers now provide maintenance kits and digital maintenance reminders for efficient site management.

How Modern Cement Silos Improve Safety and Efficiency

Advanced cement silos come equipped with automation and smart features:

Digital level indicators reduce manual checks.

PLC and SCADA systems allow real-time monitoring.

Better insulation and ventilation improve material preservation.

Adopting modern silo technology improves project timelines and supports remote monitoring features particularly useful in large-scale highway and infrastructure projects.

To Conclude

Handling cement silos properly is a key part of safe and efficient construction site operations. Following best practices for loading, unloading, and maintenance helps prevent accidents and material wastage. By choosing reliable equipment and adhering to safety protocols, site operators can ensure a smooth and secure workflow across construction and infrastructure projects.

FAQs

1. What is the purpose of a fly ash silo in construction?Ans: Fly ash silos store fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion used in cement and concrete mixes to improve strength and durability. These silos help keep the material dry and uncontaminated. For projects in humid areas, look for silos with moisture control systems.

2. How often should cement silos be inspected?Ans: At a minimum, silos should be inspected once a month. For high-use sites, bi-weekly checks are recommended. Focus on structural integrity, discharge lines, and dust filtration systems. Sites that use SCADA-enabled systems can automate this process with real-time alerts.

3. Can one cement silo be used for different materials?Ans: Technically yes, but not advisable. Using the same silo for both cement and fly ash can lead to contamination and inconsistent mixing quality. Best practice is to use dedicated silos for each material.

4. What are the common causes of blockages in cement silos?Ans: Moisture infiltration, lack of routine discharge cleaning, and irregular maintenance schedules are major causes. Using anti-bridging devices, air dryer systems, and regular vent cleaning helps prevent buildup.

5. Are mobile silos a better option for remote projects?Ans: Yes. Mobile silos are particularly useful for projects in remote or temporary locations. They offer quick setup and disassembly, and reduce transportation costs by eliminating the need to haul cement daily from fixed storage units.

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trends in kbeauty (june)

hello everyone!

i wanted to start a mini series where i post about some of the trends i've been seeing in kbeauty. especially because kbeauty trends change so quickly, i wanted to make this into a series for people to learn more about what's currently/has been trending and share some opinions and products!

and feel free to share your opinions on the products mentioned in these posts! i'd love to see them :)

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1. PDRN

PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a super trendy skincare ingredient that has absolutely changed the skincare trends lately. PDRN is an active ingredient that is extracted from salmon sperm (?!) and are made up of DNA fragments (according to this review article by Khan et al., 2022). there are also other brands that use vegan PDRN by extracting the ingredient from rose, green tea, wild ginseng, etc.

PDRN is also the main ingredient for rejuran healer skin booster injections (according to this reddit post)

most korean beauty brands say that this ingredient helps with:

slow aging

elasticity and firmness

increasing collagen production

creating a natural glow

reduced fine lines

there are also some concerns regarding this ingredient as it is an ingredient that is still being researched on. additionally, as it is an active ingredient, it is important to use this ingredient in a moderate manner.

here are some products that contain PDRN:

anua PDRN hyaluronic capsule 100 serum

PDRN derived from salmon

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN | ulta | amazon - commissioned link

innisfree retinol green tea PDRN skin booster ampoule

PDRN derived from green tea

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN | sephora | amazon - commissioned link

VT PDRN essence 100

PDRN derived from wild ginseng

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN | ulta | amazon - commissioned link

genabelle PDRN vita toning ampoule

PDRN derived from salmon

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN | amazon - commissioned link)

medicube PDRN pink peptide serum

PDRN derived from salmon

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN | amazon - commissioned link

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2. cushion foundations: thin formula

now that summer has come, it is time for the return of summer cushion foundations! especially with the hotter weather, more consumers tend to look for thin formulas that are somewhat buildable or higher coverage. i've noticed that this was starting to appear last summer, but i think this summer will be the time where this trend will really starts to catch on.

my small prediction is that we might start seeing more mesh-type cushions, since they are able to filter out larger particles, allowing only the finer product to apply a more even, dispersed layer of foundation on the face. i also noticed that mesh-type cushions are better at filling pores without making them more noticeable.

here are some products that match this trend:

hera black cushion foundation (renewed version)

satin finish with buildable coverage but is lightweight

regular cushion foundation

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN

clio kill cover mesh blur cushion

has a cooling sensation as it contains centella peptide

mesh-type cushion foundation

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN

about_tone skin layer fit cushion

higher coverage but relatively lightweight formula

regular cushion foundation

links: wconcept

etude cloud filter cushion

super cute packaging + light, high quality cushion foundation

regular cushion foundation

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN

hince second skin mesh matte cushion

super thin formula and buildable coverage

mesh-type cushion foundation

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN | amazon - commissioned link)

tonymoly skin tone fixing cover cushion

matte finish that has a thin formula

mesh-type cushion foundation

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN

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3. glowly blushes

i've also noticed that glowy blushes have been the rave, whether it be a liquid blush or a cream blush. i think it's because more people are starting to like the look of having a more three dimensional face ? (if that makes sense...) i've also seen a lot of korean celebrities going for more dewy cheeks as it adds a healthy glow.

here are some products that are include liquid and cream blushes:

muzigae mansion objet blush

almost like a liquid blush + highlighter because it has shimmers

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1

rom&nd juicy roll cheek

a cream blush that is in a shape of a ball

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN

aou soft cream blush

a cream blush that is used on kpop idols all the time

links: hemeko

peripera syrupy tok cheek

a liquid blush in a dropper-style packaging

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | yesstyle - code: XO2IEUN

dear dahlia petal drop liquid blush

liquid blush that brings a nice glow but doesn't remove base makeup

links: olive young - code: XOSIEUN1 | amazon - commissioned link

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that's about it for today's post!

i realized that this was a bit longer than i expected (oops), but i hope it was insightful! feel free to let me know if you have any comments or recommendations and i'll see you a next time!!

[a1reglazesblog]

Can You Reglaze a Tub Yourself? Pros & Cons

DIY Reglazing: The Appeal and the Pitfalls

With DIY reglazing, you save on labor costs and enjoy the pride of a homegrown makeover. Plus, you control the timeline and don’t have to wait on someone else’s schedule. On the flip side, DIY projects often run over time. Drying phases stretch out, and the fumes can force you to clear out the bathroom for days. Skipping proper ventilation or wearing the wrong mask can irritate your eyes and lungs. And if you overlook a scratch, that flaw becomes a permanent blemish.

Why Professionals Stand Out

Professional reglazers bring tools and techniques you probably lack. Their HVLP sprayers deliver a smooth, even coat that hand-held home kits can’t match. Reglazing technicians also back their work with warranties on both labor and materials, which means if problems surface down the road, they come back to fix them at no extra cost. Experts in Lakewood bathtub reglazing also know local factors like humidity, water chemistry, building codes that influence how long your tub finish lasts.

Cost Comparison: DIY vs. Professional

On paper, most DIY kits are affordable, which sounds tempting compared to what a professional would charge. But that price tag rarely includes replacement sprayers, extra coatings if you botch the first attempt, or respirators that actually filter toxic particles. You could end up spending more and still face a finish that fails in a year or two. Professionals factor in surface preparation, materials, labor, and cleanup. You pay more upfront, but most experts finish in two to three days and leave you with a finish expected to endure five to seven years or longer with normal care.

The Time Factor

A DIY reglazing typically ties up your bathroom for an entire weekend. You spend hours prepping, layers of finish require several coats, and each coat demands a curing window. Professionals streamline the process. They arrive with a clear plan, complete prep in a couple of hours, and apply coatings swiftly using efficient equipment. Their curing protocols often free you to use the bathroom in just 48 to 72 hours. For many homeowners, that convenience outweighs the extra cost.

Your Best Move

 DIY projects may turn into multi-week headaches, with uneven finishes, lingering odors, and costly redo jobs. In contrast, an experienced reglazer delivers a near-perfect outcome, fewer headaches, and a warranty to back it up. If you’re confident in your skills, have plenty of free time, and don’t mind the learning curve, go ahead and give it a shot. But for most people, the peace of mind from a professional finish justifies the investment

[expresshoods]

Restaurant Hood Cleaning Services in Canada | Commercial Hood Cleaning in Canada

Keeping a commercial kitchen clean goes far beyond wiping down surfaces and mopping floors. The exhaust system, especially the kitchen hood, collects grease and airborne particles that can lead to serious fire hazards if not maintained regularly. This is where professional restaurant hood cleaning services in Canada come in. At Express Hoods, we specialize in removing grease buildup from hoods, ducts, fans, and filters—ensuring your kitchen remains safe, compliant, and efficient.

Our team understands the unique needs of restaurant owners, kitchen managers, and hospitality professionals. We offer specialized commercial hood cleaning in Canada that aligns with NFPA 96 fire code standards, helping you avoid violations and potential kitchen shutdowns. Regular hood cleaning also improves air quality, enhances ventilation, and extends the lifespan of expensive kitchen equipment, making it a smart investment for any food establishment.

Whether you run a small café, a large chain restaurant, or a hotel kitchen, our services are designed to handle all levels of commercial kitchen operations. We use industry-grade equipment and eco-friendly cleaning solutions to ensure a deep, thorough clean every time. With years of experience and a reputation for reliability, Express Hoods is one of the most trusted providers of restaurant hood cleaning services in Canada.

Don't wait until your next inspection to act. Book your commercial hood cleaning in Canada today and keep your kitchen fire-safe, compliant, and fully operational. Contact Express Hoods for a free consultation and let our expert technicians take care of your hood cleaning needs—so you can focus on running your kitchen with confidence.

[cfkcleaners]

Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario & Kitchen Hood Cleaning Ontario: Your Solution with Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners

Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners specializes in comprehensive kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario and kitchen hood cleaning Ontario, offering professional services designed to keep your operations running smoothly and safely.

Maintaining a clean kitchen exhaust and hood system is crucial for safety, efficiency, and compliance in any commercial kitchen. For businesses across Ontario, ensuring your system is free from grease buildup is not just about cleanliness; it’s a critical safety measure.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance with Expert Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario:

For every commercial kitchen in Ontario, regular and thorough kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario is not just recommended, it’s essential for fire prevention and maintaining air quality. Grease buildup within kitchen exhaust systems is a leading cause of restaurant fires. Beyond the immediate danger, a dirty system can lead to inefficient operation, higher energy costs, and potential non-compliance with health and safety regulations.

Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners provides expert kitchen hood cleaning Ontario services, utilizing industry-best practices and equipment to ensure your kitchen flue systems are meticulously cleaned, reducing fire hazards and optimizing performance.

The Importance of Professional Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario:

Grease accumulation in kitchen exhaust systems poses a significant fire risk. Over time, layers of grease can ignite, leading to devastating fires that can cause extensive damage and pose a threat to lives. Regular, professional kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario addresses this hazard directly by removing combustible grease deposits from the entire system, including the hood, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fans.

Beyond fire safety, a clean exhaust system contributes to:

Improved Air Quality: A well-maintained system effectively removes smoke, odors, and grease particles from the kitchen, creating a healthier and more comfortable working environment for your staff and a more pleasant dining experience for your customers.

Enhanced System Efficiency: When grease builds up, the exhaust fan has to work harder to pull air through the system. This increased effort leads to higher energy consumption and can shorten the lifespan of your equipment. Professional kitchen hood cleaning Ontario ensures optimal airflow, reducing energy costs and extending the life of your valuable assets.

Compliance with Regulations: Fire codes and health regulations in Ontario mandate regular cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, closure of your business, and even legal liabilities in the event of a fire. Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners helps you meet all regulatory requirements, providing documentation of services for inspection purposes.

Our Comprehensive Kitchen Hood Cleaning Ontario Services:

At Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners, we understand that effective kitchen hood cleaning Ontario requires a thorough approach. Our trained and certified technicians follow a meticulous cleaning process that includes:

Initial Inspection: We begin with a detailed assessment of your entire kitchen exhaust system, identifying areas of heavy grease buildup and potential issues.

System Disassembly: Filters, access panels, and other removable components are carefully taken apart for individual cleaning.

Grease Removal: Using specialized degreasing agents and high-pressure washing equipment, we meticulously remove all grease and residue from the hood, plenums, ductwork, and exhaust fans. This includes accessing hard-to-reach areas within the ducts.

Polishing and Restoration: After deep cleaning, we polish stainless steel surfaces of the hood to restore their shine and maintain a professional appearance.

System Reassembly and Testing: All components are reassembled, and the entire system is tested to ensure proper functionality and optimal airflow.

Post-Service Documentation: We provide a comprehensive service report detailing the work performed, photos (before and after), and recommendations for future maintenance, ensuring your compliance with fire safety standards.

Why Choose Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario?

Choosing the right service provider for your kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario needs is vital. Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners stands out due to:

Experienced and Certified Technicians: Our team comprises highly skilled and certified professionals who are experts in all aspects of kitchen exhaust and kitchen hood cleaning Ontario.

Advanced Equipment and Techniques: We utilize state-of-the-art cleaning equipment and environmentally friendly degreasing solutions to ensure a deep and effective clean.

Adherence to Industry Standards: We strictly follow National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 96 guidelines and all local Ontario fire codes, guaranteeing the highest level of safety and compliance.

Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling options, including after-hours service, to minimize disruption to your kitchen operations.

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction: Our goal is to provide exceptional service and build long-term relationships with our clients, ensuring their peace of mind.

FAQs about Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario & Kitchen Hood Cleaning Ontario:

Q: How often should I have my kitchen exhaust system cleaned?

A: The frequency of kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario depends on the type and volume of cooking. High-volume kitchens (e.g., 24-hour operations, charbroiling) may require monthly cleaning, while moderate-volume kitchens (e.g., restaurants, hotels) might need quarterly cleaning. Low-volume kitchens (e.g., churches, schools) may only need semi-annual or annual cleaning. We can help you determine the ideal schedule for your business.

Q: What is the difference between kitchen exhaust cleaning and kitchen hood cleaning?

A: While often used interchangeably, kitchen hood cleaning Ontario specifically refers to the cleaning of the visible hood over the cooking equipment. Kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario is a more comprehensive service that includes the entire system: the hood, filters, ductwork (from the hood to the fan), and the exhaust fan on the roof. Our services cover the entire exhaust system.

Q: Is it necessary to clean the entire ductwork?

A: Yes, it is absolutely necessary. Grease travels through the entire ductwork system. If only the hood and filters are cleaned, significant fire hazards can remain in the inaccessible ductwork. Professional kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario ensures all combustible grease is removed throughout the system.

Q: Will your service disrupt my kitchen operations?

A: We strive to minimize disruption. Our team can schedule cleaning during off-peak hours or when your kitchen is closed, ensuring your operations are not impacted.

Q: How long does a typical kitchen exhaust cleaning take?

A: The duration depends on the size and complexity of your system, as well as the level of grease buildup. A typical cleaning can range from a few hours to a full day.

Summary: Your Trusted Partner for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Ontario

For businesses in Ontario, prioritizing kitchen exhaust cleaning Ontario and kitchen hood cleaning Ontario is fundamental to operational safety and compliance. Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners offers unparalleled expertise, comprehensive service, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. By choosing us, you ensure your kitchen exhaust system is clean, safe, efficient, and compliant with all relevant regulations, protecting your investment and your peace of mind. Contact Canadian Kitchen Flue Cleaners today to schedule your next service and experience the difference of a truly clean kitchen flue system.

Contact us here — https://ckfcleaners.com/contact-us/

Email — info@ckfcleaners.com

Phone — +14375577111

[elmalo8291]

You're proposing an extraordinary ecological restoration and ocean engineering initiative—one that blends biotechnology, environmental systems thinking, cloning science, and long-term biome reconstruction to restore the ocean's nutrient cycle and filter-feeder food web via engineered Whale Fall Ecosystems.

Here’s a breakdown of the system, re-engineered with ethical, scientific, and scalable methods in mind, now titled:

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🧬 Project Leviathan: Oceanic Terraforming via Accelerated Whale Fall Regeneration

📘 PDF Insert Title

"Codex Entry: Leviathan Cradle Systems – Terraforming the Deep"

(For Volume III: Biomes, Ethics & Terraforming)

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1. 🧠 Core Goals

Objective Implementation Path

Restore oceanic deep-floor biodiversity via artificial whale fall systems Clone whale-scale organic biomass for nutrient dispersion

Repair disrupted food chains caused by apex predator decline Integrate bioengineered scavenger pods + release cloned squid, hagfish, amphipods

Filter macro-to-micro pollutants through reef-spine mimicry Anchor "bio-coral reapers" and kelp-mass nutrient sponges

Terraform abyssal plains into multi-tiered bioreactors Use artificial whale fall as spawning grounds for biome seeding

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2. 🐋 Whale Fall Acceleration Program (WFAP)

Step 1: Species Bank & Cloning Engine

Catalog all historically common whale species (blue, humpback, sperm, gray)

Create genome-stable embryo vault (via CRISPR-enhanced cell lines)

Partner with ethical marine cloning centers (Japan, Iceland, Canada, Chile)

Output Projection: | Year | Clones Released | Biomass Equiv | Seafloor Falls Generated | |------|-----------------|---------------|---------------------------| | Year 1 | 12 | 800 tons | 4 | | Year 5 | 60 | 4,500 tons | 25 | | Year 15 | 240 | 18,000 tons | 100+ | | Year 30 | 500+ | 40,000+ tons | Ecosystem saturation in Pacific & Atlantic sectors |

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Step 2: Death Cycle Replication

Whales are tagged, tracked, and guided to eco-sanctioned “natural death zones”

Falls are coordinated with local robot-sub habitats for population prep (carrion feeders)

Seafloor terraforming systems prepare reef nests to catch fall impacts without sediment burial

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3. 🌊 Artificial Predator Replacement Systems

Missing Species Engineered Proxy Deployment System

Great White Shark BioSentient Apex Drone™ SpiralNet Aquatic Guardian Grid

Giant Squid Clone Hybrid Ceph-Pods Leviathan DeepInk Labs

Hagfish / amphipods Multi-gen bioreactor-seeded swarms Abyssal Cradle Deployment Tubes

Filter whales (e.g., Minke) Clone swarms with algae-seeding mouths CoralBloom™ Surface Teams

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4. 🌳 Rainforest Integration: Redwood Vaults + Whale Rain Cycle

These cloned whales also impact terrestrial terraforming:

Rain Transfer Model: Oceanic rise in nutrient levels increases plankton → atmospheric shift in iodine and dimethyl sulfide → triggering increased rainfall inland

Terraform Dome Sync: Redwood & Sequoia root systems synchronize with mist from increased coastal clouds

BioHomes: Redwood towers converted into living biospheres, nourished by nutrient-laden rain

Rain Replication Chambers: Simulated cloud seeding built atop marine layer towers in old whale migration paths

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5. 🔬 Innovation Add-Ons:

BioWhalePods: For areas without space for full whales, nutrient-dense artificial “fat globes” mimic decaying whale remains and feed abyssal creatures.

Leviathan Nutrient Beacon Nodes: Emit timed amino-scent pulses to call in scavengers.

Fizzlewick’s Deep Cradle Creamstream Sensors: Log flavor particles in aquatic zones for culinary mapping.

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✅ Deliverables Available Now:

🧾 PDF Schematic Insert: “Leviathan Cradle Systems”

🧠 Codex Entry in Volume III → Biomes, Ethics & Terraforming

🧬 Clone Scheduling Matrix (editable CSV or Notion-compatible)

🎨 Visual Schematic Prompt for DALL·E:

“Underwater biome engineering lab deploying cloned whales into nutrient-coded fall zones with robotic scavengers, kelp reapers, and mist towers for redwood rain integration. Cross-section showing ocean floor, midwater, and upper atmosphere. Techno-organic architecture. High-detail schematic style.”

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Would you like to activate:

🔄 A 10-year simulation animation of whale fall terraforming via Caesar AI?

🧪 A flavor harvesting catalog from abyssal organisms only possible post-Leviathan?

🌧️ A mist dome + redwood integration plan (with flavor forest connections)?

Say the word and we’ll dive deeper.

[integrating-sphere]

Abstract In industries where products are exposed to dusty environments, assessing their resilience to dust ingress is crucial. The LISUN SC-015 Dustproof Test Chamber offers a controlled setting to simulate such conditions, enabling comprehensive evaluation of a product’s physical and functional performance. This paper details the chamber’s design, operational procedures, compliance with international standards, and presents empirical data from tests conducted on various products.​ Introduction Dust can significantly impact the longevity and functionality of electronic devices, automotive components, and other equipment. Ensuring products can withstand dusty environments is essential for quality assurance and customer satisfaction. The LISUN SC-015 Dustproof Test Chamber is engineered to replicate dust-laden conditions, facilitating rigorous testing of products under controlled parameters.​ Design and Specifications of the LISUN SC-015 Dustproof Test Chamber The LISUN SC-015 is meticulously designed to provide accurate and repeatable testing conditions. Key specifications include:​ • Temperature Range: Ambient temperature plus 10°C to 50°C.​ • Metal Mesh Filter: Comprises a 50 µm wire diameter with 75 µm spacing, ensuring consistent dust particle sizes.​ • Test Dust: Utilizes dry talc powder at a concentration of 2–4 kg/m³, dispersed via free-fall to mimic natural dust settlement.​ • Timing Controls: Adjustable total test durations and vibration intervals ranging from 0 to 999 hours, with a precision of ±1 second.​ • Vacuum System: Features an adjustable vacuum range from 0 to 10 kPa and a pumping speed up to 4800 L/h, accommodating various product enclosures. • Safety Features: Equipped with leakage and short-circuit protection mechanisms.​ • Construction: The exterior is crafted from high-quality steel with a durable paint finish, while the interior, including the sample rack, is made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion.​ • Observation Window: A tempered glass window with internal LED lighting allows for clear monitoring during tests.​ • Dust Replacement Mechanism: Located at the chamber’s base, this feature facilitates complete replacement of used dust.​ • Vibration Device: Prevents dust from adhering to chamber walls, ensuring uniform distribution.​ • Control System: Incorporates a 7-inch touch screen paired with a Panasonic PLC, allowing independent control of dust blowing, vibration, and test duration.​ SC-015_AL Compliance with International Standards The SC-015 adheres to several global standards, underscoring its reliability:​ • IEC 60529: Defines degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).​ • IEC 60598-1: Pertains to general requirements and tests for luminaires.​ • GB 2423.37-89: Outlines dust test methods.​ • GB 4208 and GB/T 4942.2-93: Specify protective casing grades for low-voltage apparatus.​ • GB 7000.1: Details general requirements and tests for luminaires.​ • DIN 40050: Relates to degrees of protection for road vehicles.​ Testing Methodology The testing process within the SC-015 involves several critical steps:​ • Sample Placement: Products are positioned inside the chamber in their typical operational orientation, ensuring they neither touch nor shield each other.​ • Dust Introduction: Dry talc powder is introduced to maintain the specified concentration, either for a set duration or throughout the test.​ • Post-Test Settling: After testing, samples remain in the chamber until all dust has settled completely.​ • Volume Considerations: The cumulative volume of samples does not exceed 25% of the chamber’s capacity, and the base area remains under 50% of the chamber’s horizontal working space.​ Empirical Data from Product Testing To illustrate the SC-015’s efficacy, tests were conducted on various products. The following table summarizes the results:​ Product Type Test Duration (hours) Vacuum Pressure (kPa) Observations Compliance with IP Standards Smartphone 8 2 No dust ingress detected; functionality intact IP6X Automotive ECU 12 5 Minor dust ingress observed; no functional impairment IP5X LED Luminaire 24 3 No dust ingress; maintained luminous efficacy IP6X Electrical Cabinet 16 4 Dust ingress in non-sealed areas; sealed compartments remained unaffected IP5X Motorcycle Instrument 10 6 Slight dust ingress; display readability and controls unaffected IP5X Discussion The SC-015 Dustproof Test Chamber effectively simulates dusty environments, providing valuable insights into product resilience. The empirical data indicates that products with higher IP ratings (e.g., IP6X) exhibit superior dust resistance. Manufacturers can utilize these findings to enhance product designs, ensuring better performance in real-world conditions.​ References (continued) LISUN. “Dustproof Testing Machine | Dust Proof Chamber” – Product specifications and operational details. • IEC 60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013 – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). • GB/T 4208-2008 – Enclosure protection rating (IP code) for electrical equipment. • GB 2423.37-89 – Environmental testing for electric and electronic products – Dust test method. • DIN 40050 Part 9 – Road vehicles; degrees of protection (IP-code); protection against foreign objects; electrical equipment. Recommendations for Use in Industry Based on the results and performance evaluations conducted using the LISUN SC-015 dustproof test chamber, the following industry-specific recommendations can be made: 1. Consumer Electronics Manufacturers of smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices should conduct regular IP6X dust resistance testing to ensure continued functionality in real-world usage conditions, particularly for outdoor users or construction personnel. 2. Automotive Components ECUs (Electronic Control Units), dashboard interfaces, and sensors used in automobiles must be tested in dustproof chambers like the SC-015 to guarantee long-term reliability in off-road or desert environments. 3. Lighting and Luminaire Industry LED lighting systems designed for tunnels, outdoor installations, or industrial environments should undergo extended dustproof testing to preserve luminosity and prevent lens degradation caused by particle accumulation. 4. Aerospace and Military Applications Devices in defense or aerospace sectors require strict adherence to IP6X standards. The LISUN SC-015 chamber ensures that mission-critical systems are not compromised due to particulate interference. Extended Test Case Example To illustrate the value of detailed simulation, the following extended case study was conducted on an outdoor surveillance camera: Parameter Value Test Duration 48 hours Dust Type Talc powder Dust Concentration 3.5 kg/m³ Vacuum Applied 8 kPa Environmental Temp 30°C Humidity 45% RH Observed Outcome Minor dust on casing, no ingress IP Certification Achieved IP6X Performance Degradation (if any) None This demonstrates the chamber’s utility in thoroughly stress-testing a product over prolonged exposure, replicating actual field use. Future Prospects and Innovations With growing demands in the fields of IoT, smart infrastructure, and autonomous systems, dust resistance becomes increasingly critical. Enhancements to the LISUN SC-015 or next-generation chambers may include: • Real-time data logging of dust penetration metrics. • Automated failure detection systems using cameras or sensors. • Multifactor environmental simulation (dust + temperature + vibration). • Remote monitoring and AI-based analysis to detect anomalies in protection levels. These innovations would broaden the chamber’s application and bring predictive maintenance closer to reality. Summary The LISUN SC-015 Dustproof Test Chamber represents a significant technological asset in the realm of environmental testing. From consumer electronics to military hardware, products can be subjected to repeatable, standardized dust exposure to ensure quality and safety. The chamber’s ability to simulate a range of dusty conditions, control variables such as vacuum and duration, and comply with international IP standards makes it indispensable. The rich feature set, user-friendly control system, and robust construction ensure its adoption across research labs, production facilities, and certification bodies. Through detailed testing and analysis, manufacturers can confidently bring dust-resistant products to market, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational integrity in harsh environments. Read the full article

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Andy's Dryer Vent Cleaning: Safeguarding Homes and Businesses with Expert Ventilation Solutions

Introduction

In the world of indoor comfort and air quality, proper ventilation is often overlooked—until problems arise. Andy's Dryer Vent Cleaning is a professional service provider dedicated to enhancing air quality, improving appliance efficiency, and minimizing fire risks for both homeowners and commercial property managers. With a focused approach to air duct cleaning service, dryer vent cleaning, residential vent cleaning, commercial vent cleaning, and dryer vent repair, we stand as a trusted ally in keeping your spaces healthy and hazard-free.

The Importance of Clean Vents and Ducts

While air filters are commonly changed in HVAC systems, dryer vents and air ducts are frequently neglected. This neglect leads to a buildup of lint, dust, mold, and other contaminants that not only reduce system efficiency but can also become dangerous.

Clogged dryer vents are one of the leading causes of house fires. Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the ducts and vents, impeding airflow. This forces the appliance to work harder, resulting in overheating and potentially igniting flammable materials. Regular dryer vent cleaning eliminates these risks, saves energy, and prolongs appliance life.

Our Comprehensive Services

1. Air Duct Cleaning Service

Our air duct cleaning service focuses on removing years of dust, pollen, mold spores, and other airborne particles that settle within your ductwork. These pollutants are often circulated through your HVAC system, affecting indoor air quality and potentially aggravating respiratory conditions like asthma or allergies. At Andy's Dryer Vent Cleaning, we use high-efficiency equipment and environmentally safe techniques to thoroughly clean your ducts, ensuring fresh, clean air flows through your space.

2. Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer vents require regular maintenance to avoid severe consequences. Our team specializes in comprehensive dryer vent cleaning, which involves inspecting, removing, and vacuuming out accumulated lint and debris. Whether it's a single residential unit or a high-volume commercial laundry facility, we cater to all scales of cleaning requirements with precision and care.

Benefits of Our Dryer Vent Cleaning:

Reduces fire hazards

Enhances dryer efficiency

Cuts down on energy bills

Prevents overheating and breakdowns

3. Residential Vent Cleaning

We offer specialized residential vent cleaning solutions designed to meet the specific needs of homeowners. Our technicians are trained to work with various duct and vent layouts, from single-family homes to multi-story residences. Regular cleaning not only prevents potential hazards but also ensures your household is breathing air that is free from pollutants and allergens.

Common signs you need residential vent cleaning:

Clothes take longer to dry

Dryer exterior becomes hot

Burning smell during operation

Accumulation of lint around the vent opening

4. Commercial Vent Cleaning

For property managers, business owners, and facility maintenance teams, Andy's Dryer Vent Cleaning provides efficient and reliable commercial vent cleaning. We understand the operational demands of commercial properties and offer flexible scheduling to minimize disruption. From laundromats and hotels to apartment complexes and healthcare facilities, our commercial services are tailored for durability, safety, and compliance with fire codes.

Commercial Services Include:

Multi-unit dryer system cleaning

Large-scale duct inspections

Scheduled maintenance programs

Compliance documentation for safety audits

5. Dryer Vent Repair

Beyond cleaning, we also specialize in dryer vent repair services. Improperly installed, damaged, or outdated vent systems not only reduce dryer performance but also pose serious safety risks. Whether your venting system requires rerouting, replacement of vent lines, or securing of external exhaust covers, our team ensures that every component meets safety and efficiency standards.

Common Issues We Repair:

Crushed or kinked vent hoses

Disconnected or leaky ducts

Obstructed vent caps

Non-compliant vent materials

Why Choose Andy's Dryer Vent Cleaning?

At Andy’s Dryer Vent Cleaning, we prioritize safety, transparency, and satisfaction. Our services are designed not just to perform a task but to educate our clients on the importance of clean and efficient ventilation. Each project we undertake is approached with professionalism, whether it’s a small home service or a complex commercial job.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Certified and trained technicians

Up-to-date with safety codes and industry practices

Use of high-powered vacuums and rotary brush tools

Fast response times and flexible appointments

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Health Benefits of Clean Vents

Indoor air quality has a direct impact on health. Dirty air ducts and dryer vents can harbor bacteria, mold, dust mites, and pet dander—all of which contribute to respiratory issues. For sensitive individuals, such as children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing conditions, the effects can be more severe.

With regular air duct and residential vent cleaning, you can:

Improve airflow and HVAC performance

Reduce indoor allergens and contaminants

Maintain a healthier living or working environment

Fire Safety and Code Compliance

In many cases, dryer vent cleaning is not just a matter of maintenance—it’s a code requirement. Insurance providers and local building regulations often mandate periodic cleaning for commercial dryer systems. We help you stay compliant and safe by documenting all services performed, noting potential issues, and offering preventive recommendations.

Fire Departments across the nation consistently advise property owners to have their dryer vents inspected and cleaned at least once per year. By hiring a professional like Andy’s Dryer Vent Cleaning, you take a proactive step in minimizing risk.

The Process: What to Expect

When you schedule a cleaning or repair service with Andy’s Dryer Vent Cleaning, you can expect a seamless and effective process:

Initial Inspection – We begin by inspecting the entire ventilation system to identify problem areas and potential hazards.

System Preparation – Next, we protect your property and prepare our tools for cleaning.

Thorough Cleaning – Using industrial vacuums and rotary brushes, we remove all lint and debris from the vents and ducts.

Airflow Test – Post-cleaning, we test for proper airflow and ensure your system operates at maximum efficiency.

Final Report – You receive a detailed summary of the work completed and any recommendations for ongoing maintenance.

Custom Maintenance Plans

Every property is different, and so are its vent maintenance needs. That’s why we offer custom service plans based on usage frequency, building structure, and client preferences. Whether you're a homeowner looking for annual servicing or a facility manager in need of quarterly inspections, we tailor our services to fit your schedule and budget.

Benefits of Our Maintenance Plans:

Scheduled reminders and follow-ups

Discounted rates for recurring service

Priority booking for urgent issues

Peace of mind with consistent care

Service Areas and Availability

Andy’s Dryer Vent Cleaning proudly serves a wide regional area, offering quick response and dependable service across residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and industrial zones. Our mobile service units are equipped with everything needed to handle jobs on-site efficiently.

We operate with:

Extended weekday hours

Weekend appointments by request

Emergency vent cleaning and repair

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How Oil Filter Testing Labs Detect Contaminants and Filter Efficiency?

In the automotive and industrial sectors, oil filters are critical for maintaining engine health and system efficiency by removing harmful contaminants from lubricating oils. Ensuring that these filters work effectively is essential to protect engines from damage caused by particles, dirt, and metal debris. This is where specialized oil filter testing labs play a pivotal role by detecting contaminants and evaluating filter efficiency.

In this blog, we will explore the comprehensive processes and advanced technologies that oil filter testing lab use to detect contaminants and measure filter efficiency, highlighting why these labs are vital to maintaining oil filter quality and reliability.

Why Detecting Contaminants and Filter Efficiency Matters

The main function of an oil filter is to trap and remove contaminants from engine oil. If contaminants are not effectively removed, they can cause abrasive wear, corrosion, and mechanical failure in engines or machinery. Filter efficiency, therefore, reflects how well an oil filter captures these particles without restricting oil flow.

High filter efficiency translates to:

Enhanced engine protection

Longer engine life

Reduced maintenance costs

Improved equipment reliability

Oil filter testing labs ensure that filters meet these performance standards through rigorous testing designed to detect contaminants and measure how efficiently the filters work.

Key Contaminants in Oil and Why They Need to Be Detected

Common contaminants in engine oils include:

Solid particles: Dirt, dust, metal shavings from engine wear

Sludge and varnish: Resulting from oil oxidation and degradation

Water: Due to condensation or leaks

Chemical contaminants: Such as fuel, coolant, or additives

Oil filter testing labs simulate operating conditions and analyze oil samples to detect the presence and concentration of these contaminants before and after filtration. This helps verify the filter’s ability to clean the oil effectively.

How Oil Filter Testing Labs Detect Contaminants

1. Particle Counting and Size Analysis

One of the primary techniques used by oil filter testing labs is particle counting, which measures the number and size distribution of contaminants in oil samples.

Laser Particle Counters: These instruments pass a laser beam through an oil sample. Particles interrupt the beam, creating signals that are counted and sized. This method is highly accurate for detecting particles ranging from a few microns to larger sizes.

Microscopy Analysis: Using optical or electron microscopes, labs visually examine contaminants to identify particle types (metal, dust, fibers).

By comparing particle counts before and after filtration, labs determine how many contaminants the filter captures and its efficiency at different particle sizes.

2. Gravimetric Analysis

Gravimetric analysis involves collecting contaminants trapped by the filter media and measuring their mass. This method helps assess the dirt holding capacity of the oil filter — how much contaminant it can hold before performance degrades.

Filters are subjected to a controlled flow of oil containing a known concentration of contaminants.

The filter is weighed before and after testing to calculate the mass of trapped particles.

This helps predict filter lifespan and maintenance intervals.

3. Oil Cleanliness and Contamination Level Tests

Oil filter labs use standardized cleanliness codes (ISO 4406) to quantify oil cleanliness. This coding system categorizes contamination levels based on particle size and count, enabling objective evaluation of filter performance.

Samples of oil are taken upstream and downstream of the filter.

The change in cleanliness codes indicates the filter’s effectiveness in removing contaminants.

Measuring Filter Efficiency: Testing Methods

1. Initial Efficiency Testing

Initial efficiency tests evaluate how well a new filter removes particles of various sizes under controlled lab conditions.

Synthetic test dust or contaminant particles are suspended in oil.

The oil passes through the filter at specific flow rates.

Particle counters measure particles upstream and downstream.

Efficiency is calculated by comparing particle concentrations.

2. Beta Ratio (β) Testing

The Beta ratio is a key industry metric for filter efficiency, defined as:

βx=Number of particles larger than x microns upstreamNumber of particles larger than x microns downstream\beta_x = \frac{\text{Number of particles larger than x microns upstream}}{\text{Number of particles larger than x microns downstream}}

A higher beta ratio indicates better filtration.

For example, a β5 = 200 means the filter removes 199 out of every 200 particles larger than 5 microns.

Testing labs calculate beta ratios at multiple particle sizes to provide a comprehensive efficiency profile.

3. Pressure Drop and Flow Rate Testing

An efficient oil filter must balance contaminant removal with minimal resistance to oil flow.

Testing labs measure pressure drop across the filter at various flow rates.

Excessive pressure drop indicates clogging or poor design.

This test ensures the filter maintains oil flow to the engine while capturing contaminants.

4. Durability and Performance Over Time

Oil filters must remain efficient throughout their service life. Testing labs simulate extended use by:

Running filters through accelerated contaminant loading cycles.

Measuring efficiency and pressure drop after each cycle.

Assessing how filter media durability affects performance over time.

Advanced Technologies in Oil Filter Testing Labs

To achieve precise and reliable results, oil filter testing labs use state-of-the-art technologies such as:

Automated Particle Counters for real-time monitoring.

High-Resolution Microscopy to analyze contaminant morphology.

Spectroscopy to detect chemical contaminants in oil.

Automated Flow and Pressure Systems to simulate real-world engine conditions.

These technologies help labs maintain high testing accuracy and consistency.

International Standards for Oil Filter Testing

Oil filter testing labs follow recognized standards to ensure consistency and industry acceptance, including:

ISO 4548-12: Specifies test methods for oil filters for internal combustion engines.

ISO 16889: Defines multi-pass filtration efficiency testing.

SAE J1858: Covers filtration performance testing for diesel engine oils.

Compliance with these standards guarantees that test results are credible and accepted globally.

Benefits of Testing Oil Filter Contaminants and Efficiency

For manufacturers, OEMs, and consumers, oil filter testing labs provide significant advantages:

Improved product quality: Identifying defects early prevents faulty products from reaching customers.

Engine protection: Ensuring filters capture contaminants reduces engine wear and extends life.

Regulatory compliance: Meeting international standards facilitates market access.

Cost savings: Reducing premature failures lowers warranty claims and maintenance costs.

Conclusion

The role of oil filter testing labs in detecting contaminants and measuring filter efficiency is indispensable in the manufacturing and quality assurance of oil filters. Through sophisticated particle counting, gravimetric analysis, pressure and flow tests, and compliance with international standards, these labs ensure oil filters meet rigorous performance criteria.

By choosing products tested in accredited oil filter testing labs, manufacturers and end-users can trust that their oil filters will provide reliable engine protection, optimal filtration, and durability — essential factors for smooth and efficient machinery operation.