#Food Packaging Testing Lab

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The Role of Plastic Testing in Our Everyday Lives

Plastics have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. From the packaging that protects our food to the medical devices that keep us healthy, plastics play a vital role in modern society. However, ensuring the safety and environmental responsibility of these materials is paramount. This is where plastic testing comes in. There are quite a few Plastic Testing Labs in India but testing the pollution aspect of plastics need expertise and skills where the various testers of FARE Labs play a major role.

What is Plastic Testing?

Plastic testing is a comprehensive set of scientific procedures designed to evaluate the properties, performance, and environmental impact of plastic materials.  These tests  can be  categorized  broadly  into two main  groups:

Safety Assessment:  These tests identify and quantify potential hazards associated with plastics, such as the presence of harmful chemicals that could leach into food or beverages. Safety assessments also evaluate the suitability of plastics for specific applications, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements for food contact or medical devices.

Performance Testing: These tests measure the physical and mechanical properties of plastics to guarantee their functionality and durability in intended applications. For instance, performance testing might evaluate a plastic bottle’s resistance to cracking or a plastic medical device’s sterilization capabilities.

Why is Plastic Testing Important?

Plastic Testing plays a critical role in safeguarding human health and the environment. Here are some key reasons why plastic testing is essential:

Safety Assurance: Plastic testing helps identify and mitigate potential risks associated with plastics. This includes assessing the presence of harmful chemicals, ensuring plastics don’t leach harmful substances into food or liquids, and verifying they meet strict safety standards for medical applications.

Quality Control: Testing guarantees that plastics meet the required specifications for performance, durability, and consistency. This helps manufacturers maintain high-quality standards throughout the production process.

Environmental Responsibility: Plastic testing services plays a role in promoting environmentally conscious plastics development. By identifying biodegradable plastics or plastics made from recycled materials, testing contributes to a more sustainable plastics industry.

Types of Plastic Testing

The vast domain of plastic testing services encompasses a wide array of techniques and methodologies tailored to evaluate different aspects of plastics. Here  are  some  of  the most common types  of  plastic testing:

Chemical Analysis: This involves using sophisticated instruments like gas chromatography or mass spectrometry to identify and quantify the chemical makeup of a plastic material. This helps detect the presence of harmful chemicals or substances that may not be desired in certain applications.

Mechanical Testing: These tests measure the physical properties of plastics like tensile strength, flexibility, impact resistance,  and thermal performance.  This data is critical for determining the suitability of plastic for a specific application.

Migration Testing:  This type of testing evaluates the potential for chemicals or additives present in plastics to migrate into food, beverages, or bodily fluids in contact with the plastic.  This helps ensure the safety of plastics used for food packaging or medical devices.

At FARE Labs, we understand the critical role of plastic testing in ensuring safety,  quality,  and environmental responsibility. FARE Labs offers a comprehensive suite of Plastic Testing Services catering to the needs of plastic manufacturers, product developers, and regulatory agencies. Our state-of-the-art plastic testing laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by experienced professionals to deliver accurate and reliable testing results.

Conclusion

Plastic Testing Labs are an essential safeguard for a future where plastics are used responsibly and sustainably. By employing rigorous testing procedures,  we can ensure the safety of plastics in our lives, minimize environmental impact, and pave the way for the development of innovative plastic solutions for generations to come.

SOURCE- https://farelabs.com/the-role-of-plastic-testing-in-our-everyday-lives/

[orange-demons-deactivated2024]

birthday boy

hppy late bday ed! im a day late but i was trying to find time to write all of this to at least be around his bday. also when is bosch bday?

1800810 didn't fully understand what a birthday was. All he knew was there was one day out of the year when the people in the white lab coats gave him a little something extra besides the usual bland meal, which consisted of a grayish paste that tasted like cardboard.

The crinkling of the plastic wrapper was unfamiliar to him, but the words on the label read "Chocolate cake slice." He could feel his heart flutter upon stumbling across this strange package.

1800810 carefully unwrapped the treat under his fingers. The cake inside was small and slightly squashed from being stored in its packaging for who knows how long, but to him, it was the most interesting thing he had ever seen. The dark color of the cake contrasted sharply with the flavorless meal he was forced to eat every day, and the faint smell of chocolate made his mouth water.

He took a small bite, letting the foreign treat melt on his tongue. It was unlike anything he had ever tasted. The small burst of flavor filled him with happiness, even if it was only for a moment.

And in that moment, he wasn't just a replacement body or a test subject. He was just a boy enjoying his birthday by savoring a slice of chocolate cake.

The treat was gone all too soon, leaving behind crumbs and a lingering sweetness on his lips.

Instead of discarding the wrapper with the rest of his tray, 1800810 folded the wrapper into a neat small square and tucked it under his pillow. He knew they would disapprove of his sneaking behavior when they find it, but he didn't care.

It was his treasure, something that only he knew about and he wanted to remember every second of it.

Ed didn't know it at the time, but this was his earliest memory of his birthday.

The Chinese all-you-can-eat restaurant was a far cry from the greasy diners and fast-food joints they usually frequented, but tonight was different. The gig they just wrapped up had paid them more than enough to eat like kings for a week straight, and Balrog decided to treat them both to something special tonight.

The place was lavish, with ornate decor, golden dragons coiling around pillars, topped off with orchestra music playing in the background.

The two of them stood out like a sore thumb, Balrog's massive frame and Ed's casual clothes in contrast with people dressed to the nines.  They drew glances from the more refined patrons but neither cared what they had to say. They were here to eat, and after the day they had, they were going to do just that.

Ed whistled at the grandeur of this place. "We definitely don't belong here."

They were quickly seated at a table near the back, almost out of sight from everyone else. Balrog waved over a waiter, ready to order an assortment of dishes.

"We're gonna start with the Peking duck, and bring out some of those dumplings; beef, pork, whatever you got. And don't forget the fried rice, lots of it," Balrog said, his voice carrying across the room.

Ed, who was sitting across from him, leaned back in his chair. "You think we ordered enough?" he teased, though he already knew his answer.

Balrog grinned, his pearly white teeth catching in the light. "Kid, you haven't seen nothing yet. This place better be ready to keep up."

The dishes began arriving quickly, and soon their table was covered in a colorful array of Chinese cuisines. Ed dug in without a second thought, reaching for a plate of crispy egg rolls. And Balrog went straight for the Peking duck, tearing into the white meat with a satisfying hum.

"Not bad, huh?" Balrog said between mouthfuls, watching as Ed reached for some sweet and sour pork.

"Not bad at all," Ed replied, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "Better than that dive we hit up last time."

Balrog chuckled, a deep, rumbling sound. "Yeah, well, this is what you get when the job pays well. Keep your fists up and your head clear, and there'll be plenty more nights like this."

"Oh, I almost forgot." Balrog caught the eye of one of the waiters, who nodded in return and disappeared into the kitchen.

Ed, slightly confused about the exchange, nibbled on a couple of dumplings until the waiter returned. And when they did they carried a small dessert platter.

On the platter was a single slice of sponge cake with elegant swirls of chocolate sauce, garnished with a few fresh berries. And to top it off a simple candle that flickered gently. The server presented it in front of Ed with a small bow of their head before scurrying off.

"What's this?" Ed asked, trying to play it cool but failing to hide the smile tugging at his lips.

"It's your birthday, ain't it? Figured you deserved something extra. Don't get used to it, though."

Ed chuckled, looking down at the cake. "You didn't have to do this."

"Yeah, well, you're stuck with it now." Balrog replied. "Go on, make a wish or whatever it is you do with these things."

Ed hesitated for a moment, then leaned forward and blew out the candle. He didn't have a particular wish, hell he wouldn't even know what to wish for. He was pretty content with the way things have been playing out.

"Thanks, Balrog."

"Don't mention it, kid." Balrog picked the bits of food between his teeth with a sharp piece of bone. "You keep doing good, and maybe next year I'll get you something bigger."

"I'll hold you to that." Ed said, getting ready to dig his fork in the soft spongy layers of his cake.

"You know, you're too old to be picking fights with every group of thugs you come across," Falke wiped the blood from his arm with a soaked cloth, causing Ed to wince.

Of course, he'd gotten into yet another street fight, this time with a group of outliers from a gang he didn't even bother remembering. But it was the same old mess with fists flying, bodies hitting the ground, and a few too many hits taken on his end than he cared to admit.

The room was quiet except for the occasional coos from Goliath, who was fast asleep in Ed's arms. He laid sprawled on the couch, his head resting on the armrest, and a damp towel covering his face. His muscles felt stiff, bruises from that gang fight earlier still throbbed in pain.

"I wasn't picking fights," Ed said, voice muffled by the towel. "They came after me."

"You don't need to engage with them every time. You could've walked away." Falke clicked her tongue, not fully convinced.

"That's what you always say."

Falke shook her head, her fingers working quickly to bandage the gash. "You don't get it, do you? One of these days, you're going to bite off more than you can chew. And then what?"

"I had it all under control."

"Oh, really? They way you were staggering in here said otherwise."

Ed didn't respond.

He was listening, but he could feel the fatigue finally hit him, making the boxer drift in and out of consciousness. He could hear Falke chatter, but they were like distant echoes in the back of his mind.

Unlucky for him, when Falke glanced up at him, she noticed his slow, even breathing. Almost like he's going to sleep.

Thinking Ed had finally tuned her out, Falke dug her fingers against a particularly sensitive bruise on his side, causing him to jolt up in pain as the towel slid off his face.

"Ow! What the hell?" Ed groaned, cradling Goliath tighter so the baby didn't wake up from his sudden movements.

She gave him an innocent smile that said she was not sorry. "Good, I'm glad that got your attention."

Ed winced, ghosting his fingers over the sore spot. "And here I thought you were above dirty tricks."

"It was necessary," she said coolly, going back to work. "If a few bruises are enough to get a rise out of you, you should reconsider your actions more."

Ed sighed, slumping back against the couch, this time he kept his eyes open to watch her work. Goliath shifted in his arms, letting out a small, sleepy sound before settling back down.

"You think I'm reckless?"

Falke didn't look up, but he could see her expression soften. "I think you care too much about proving something. We're here with you. So you don't need to throw yourself at every fight just to show you can."

"Maybe you're right."

"Maybe?" she raised a brow.

"Fine, you're right, but don't think that means I'm going soft."

"I wouldn't dream of it." Falke finally gave him a genuine smile.

With his arm now fully bandaged and the last of his wounds tended to, Falke stood up, brushing her hands off. "Try to stay out of trouble, will you? At least for a few days."

Ed chuckled, shifting Goliath to his bandaged arm. "No promises."

After a moment of silence, a thought crossed his mind. "Where is everyone else anyway?"

Falke glanced at the clock on the wall. "They're down at the Pub. Celebrating, I think."

"Celebrating? For what?"

"For a certain someone's birthday."

Ed, clearly not connecting the dots, "Whose?"

Falke let out a small burst of laughter, "What's today, Ed?"

He rubbed his head, trying to think. "I don't know...just some Tuesday."

"September 3rd," Falke replied, folding her arms. "It's your birthday, Genius."

"Wait, it's my birthday?" Ed blinked, as the realization settled in.

"You really forgot?"

"I guess I did lose track of time."

Falke rolled her eyes, "Well, it's a good thing the rest of us didn't. They're waiting for you to show up."

"Figures. And here I am on the couch, bruised up like an idiot." He groaned.

Falke fixed his hair carefully to avoid running across any injuries on his face. "Yeah, but you wouldn't be you if you weren't getting into trouble. Happy birthday, Ed."

Ed looked down at Goliath, who slept soundly through it all, then back at Falke. "Thank you, Falke." he said softly.

Falke smiled, her tone softening. "Are you ready to head down and join them?"

Ed leaned his head back against the couch. "In a minute. I just need to rest for a second."

"Take your time. We'll still be here when you're ready."

Ed closed his eyes again, letting the pain from his earlier fight sizzle away as he felt a rare sense of peace.

"I hope there's a reason for you to call me all the way out here." Ed came to a stop just a few feet behind his 'star' pupil.

The salty air brushed against your face as you leaned against the railing at Urban park, gazing out at the endless sea. The crash of waves mingled with the distant hum of boats passing by, and the ocean reflected the stars that littered the sky.

"I wouldn't force you out of the metro station if it wasn't important." You said, tearing your eyes away from the horizon to see Ed with his jacket fully zipped and his hands buried in his pockets.

"So…" He leaned on the railing next to you. "What's so important that it couldn't wait?"

"Your birthday." 

"And what about it?"

"I just wanted to give this to you." You reached inside your coat pocket, pulling out a small gift wrapped with a tiny bow, and handed it to him. 

Ed's eyes flickered at the gift as he cautiously took it, turning it over in his hands.

He carefully unwrapped it, revealing a key with the heart charm attached to it.

His initial reaction was to frown and hold it up for you to see, gaze lifting to meet yours. "A key? With a heart?" he asked.

You nodded, hands clasping in front of you nervously. "It's for my apartment."

Ed's expression was unreadable as the heart charm glinted in the moonlight. "Looks a bit tacky, doesn't it?"

You felt a pang of disappointment at his reaction, but you weren't entirely surprised.

"Maybe, but it's yours." You said, trying to laugh off the uneasiness in your chest. "And I hope you use it. Not only for your birthday, but whenever you feel like you need to."

The rumble of the City's nightlife mixed with the seaside filled the gaps in your conversation.

"I know you're leaving soon," Your voice barely above a whisper. "I just thought that if I gave you this, then maybe you'll have a reason to come back."

Ed sat in silence, feeling the burden in his hands. You could see him wrestling with something internally, with his usual defense mechanism stuck in his throat.

Then, he slipped the key into his pocket. 

The charm disappeared from your sight as the hard lines of his face softened slightly. "It's...a nice gift. Thank you."

Ed didn't say much more, but he shifted closer on the ledge as he felt his shoulder brush against yours.

"Is that it?" Ed could finally see his breath freezing up in the cold temperature.

"Well...there is something else," You said, fully facing him. The ocean breeze pulls at your clothes, adding weight in the moment.

"Yeah? What else you got for me?"

"I think I can beat you in a fight."

After a couple of seconds, Ed let out a short laugh, turning his head away, like he was hiding his face. "So, what? You're gonna kick my ass for my birthday?" he mused.

Your eyes widened. "I didn't mean it like that!" you quickly said, holding your hands up. "I just…I think I've gotten better, you know? And you've been teaching me for a while now, so—"

But before you could even finish, he cut you off. "Relax. I'm just messing with you. But I hope your fist can keep up with your mouth."

You felt the tension lift a little, and you couldn't help but feel relieved at his teasing. "They can." your voice gaining a little more confidence. "I've learned a lot from you and I'm ready to put it to the test."

He crossed his arms over his chest. "And what are you basing this off of? Your street fighting moves or the boxing lessons I've been giving you?"

"Both. I’ve been keeping up with you in training, haven't I?"

"You have…But that doesn't mean you're gonna take me down, considering I'm the one who taught you everything you know about Boxing."

"Not everything," You quickly said. "You may have shown me the ropes, but I've got a few tricks of my own."

"You think you can take me?" He leaned into you.

"I do."

Ed scoffed. So you're serious.

He let the edges of his mouth curl into a small smirk as he pushed himself off the rails. "Alright. Then let's see what you've got."

"Wait. Right now?" You felt your nerves jolt as you watched him walk to an empty patch of grass, your body and exposed fingers slowly succumbing to the chill of the night, as you forced yourself away from the sea.

Ed shrugged. "Why not? There's plenty of space, and it's just us. Unless you're not as ready as you say you are." His words dug into you, he wasn't one to turn down a challenge, especially when it came to fighting.

Your heart raced at the thought, but you quickly shook your head. "No, I am! But You've already been in a few fights today, right? I don't want to beat you if you aren't at full strength."

"Now you're giving me a handicap? Sounds like you're stalling." He stretched his shoulders, obviously letting everything play out despite your protests.

"I'm not." you reluctantly let out a deep sigh as you steeled your nerves. You didn't want to seem like you were backing down, especially not after your bold claim. "I'm just making sure this is a fair fight."

"Funny, you think I need to be at full strength to take you on."

"Who knows, I might surprise you this time." You hummed as you got into position, keeping your guard up just like Ed taught you. The lessons he'd drilled in you surfaced once more, footwork, timing, precision. All of it.

 You knew how he moved and how to anticipate him. But you needed to be careful because Ed knew you just as well as you knew him.

So there's no way in hell he was going to make this easy for you.

"You better. 'cause if you're just talkin' big, this is gonna be a short fight." Ed's posture was more relaxed than when he first came, but you could see the fire stir in his eyes as he motioned for you to make the first move. 

"Now. Show me how you plan to celebrate my birthday."

[thoughtlessarse]

Kris Hansen had worked as a chemist at the 3M Corporation for about a year when her boss, an affable senior scientist named Jim Johnson, gave her a strange assignment. 3M had invented Scotch Tape and Post-it notes; it sold everything from sandpaper to kitchen sponges. But on this day, in 1997, Johnson wanted Hansen to test human blood for chemical contamination. Several of 3M’s most successful products contained man-made compounds called fluorochemicals. In a spray called Scotchgard, fluorochemicals protected leather and fabric from stains. In a coating known as Scotchban, they prevented food packaging from getting soggy. In a soapy foam used by firefighters, they helped extinguish jet-fuel fires. Johnson explained to Hansen that one of the company’s fluorochemicals, PFOS—short for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid—often found its way into the bodies of 3M factory workers. Although he said that they were unharmed, he had recently hired an outside lab to measure the levels in their blood. The lab had just reported something odd, however. For the sake of comparison, it had tested blood samples from the American Red Cross, which came from the general population and should have been free of fluorochemicals. Instead, it kept finding a contaminant in the blood. Johnson asked Hansen to figure out whether the lab had made a mistake. Detecting trace levels of chemicals was her specialty: she had recently written a doctoral dissertation about tiny particles in the atmosphere. Hansen’s team of lab technicians and junior scientists fetched a blood sample from a lab-supply company and prepped it for analysis. Then Hansen switched on an oven-size box known as a mass spectrometer, which weighs molecules so that scientists can identify them. As the lab equipment hummed around her, Hansen loaded a sample into the machine. A graph appeared on the mass spectrometer’s display; it suggested that there was a compound in the blood that could be PFOS. That’s weird, Hansen thought. Why would a chemical produced by 3M show up in people who had never worked for the company?

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Turns out they knew as far back as the late 1950s.

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Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function might instead contain harmful ingredients not listed on the label, including illicit psilocybin, the hallucinogen found in "magic" mushrooms, experts warn in new report.

Five people in Virginia, including a 3-year-old child, have been sickened by the gummies, University of Virginia doctors said.

The gummies claimed to contain the Amanita muscaria mushroom or a proprietary mushroom blend, researchers said.

Amanita muscaria mushrooms, also known as fly agaric, are not classified as a scheduled drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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But lab analysis found psilocybin or psilocin in 3 of 5 different brands of gummies bought in central Virginia gas stations and smoke shops. These "magic" mushroom chemicals are classified as illicit drugs by the FDA, researchers noted.

"While we anticipated that we might find some undisclosed ingredients, we were surprised to find psilocybin and psilocin, knowing that they are scheduled drugs," said researcher Lindsay Bazydlo, medical director of UVA Health's Toxicology Laboratory. "The consumer should be given accurate information about what substances are included in these products."

Other ingredients found in the gummies -- but not listed on packaging -- included caffeine, ephedrine and kratom. Kratom is an herb that produces opioid-like effects and carries a risk of addiction.

"People tend to equate 'legal' with 'safe,' which is not necessarily the case. These products are not regulated and can contain any number of unlabeled substances which, when consumed, can cause undesired symptoms," said researcher Dr. Avery Michienzi, assistant medical director with UVA's Blue Ridge Poison Center.

Four adults seen in the UVA Health Medical Center emergency room in September and November had consumed the mushroom gummies intentionally, researchers said.

But the child, seen this June, had consumed two gummies accidentally.

All were treated and released, but the child required an overnight hospital stay.

Researchers are warning that people who buy these mushroom gummies have no way of knowing what they're putting into their bodies, as the products are unregulated.

"Some packages will have QR codes showing that the products were tested in a lab and contain only what they are labeled to contain," Michienzi said in a university news release. "These have been found to be inaccurate."

For this study, researchers bought three brands claiming to have the same ingredients as the gummies that sickened the five patients. They also bought two other brands claiming to contain "mushroom nootropics" - a trendy term that implies a substance will improve cognition and brain health.

Symptoms caused by these gummies can include hallucinations, racing heartbeat, upset stomach and altered mental state, doctors said. Typical hospital drug screens will not detect the substances that were found in the gummies.

These findings were published Thursday in the CDC publication Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

More information

The University of California, San Diego, has more on Amanita muscaria mushrooms.

[pipipyuni]

Hiii💗 are you able to write a oneshot/scenario of human!Jake x FEM! Scientist! reader?( Their already dating btw) you can ignore this if you'd like,there's just barley any human Jake on here😭 Thank you!

All Mine, Forever and Always

wc: 830

gender: fem

cw(s): decent amount of cursing, mentions of (unintentionally) not eating

pairing: human!jake sully x human!reader

an: i hope you enjoy this short little thing! i definitely had fun writing it, that's for sure!!

content can be read below the cut!

There’s an evident pout on your lips as you slump against the lab table. “I just don’t get it!” You sigh dramatically, picking your head up when Norm scolds you for nearly knocking down some test tubes containing some local fauna.

You hold up three fingers to his face, “Three years! It took me three years in college to learn a language! And it only took you, what, a month?!”

Jake snorts, rolling over to your side of the table to place a kiss on your temple while his hand rubs soothing circles into your back, “Two months, actually.” You let out a groan at his obvious displays of faux sympathy.

“Don’t pity me, Sully!” You scowl at him, but lay your head on his shoulder regardless. He’s gotten thinner, you note offhandedly, gaze drifting to his unshaven jaw. His cheeks are sunken and his eyebags have grown darker since you’d last checked.

Before you can comment on his appearance, he barks out a laugh, “Guess I’m just better at learning languages than you.” Now it’s your turn to laugh, playfully shoving at his shoulder as you stand to stretch your tight muscles.

“Nah, maybe you’re just a shit teacher. If I had a teacher like Neytiri, I’m sure I’d learn Na’vi twice as fast as you.” 

“I’m pretty sure you’d just complain to me about her like you did back in college.”

“No, I wouldn’t–”

“It would go something like: ‘How was I supposed to know that door and shit had the same spelling?!’” He flailed his hands dramatically, unironically imitating the exact reaction you had just a few years prior.

“...Do they though?”

He gives you an odd look in response.

Sticking your tongue out at him, you make your way over to the fridge. It’s painfully empty and the only thing worthwhile is a half-eaten tube of food with Norm’s name scrawled messily on a crumpled yellow sticky note on top.

“Hey Norm,” you call out, eyes never leaving the tube in search of any signs of mold or decay. The man in question hums in response. “It alright if I take this?” He looks up with a raised brow, lips parted in silent protest when he sees the food held haphazardly in your palm. He can only sigh once he sees your worried gaze focused on none other than Jake.

He swallows the complaints bubbling within his throat, “Yeah, it’s fine.” He could survive a day or two without food. 

Would it be painful?

Yes, absolutely, but he can’t bear to see you hunched over Jake’s link pod, checking his breathing, his vitals–everything, really, when he goes for hours on end in his avatar body, only to return for a brief moment before being off again.

He can’t help but watch the two of you fondly, though his nose wrinkles when you place an audible kiss on Jake’s forehead. 

Jake merely rolls his eyes at Norm’s aversion to your affection, turning his gaze back to you in a silent plea. You comply happily with a chaste kiss to his admittedly chapped lips. Their still his though, and that’s all that matters.

You find it funny that his nose still crinkles when he takes a bite from the tube. He nearly spits it out, but one stern glare from you has him reluctantly swallowing the tasteless substance.

“The hell is this anyway?” He mumbles when the tube is finally empty after what feels like an eternity (it had really only been about two minutes). You offer a shrug, managing to snag the packaging back from his clenched fist.

“Says it's…Peach flavor?” You lick your lips as your brows furrow in a mix of amusement and confusion, “Didn’t know these things came with flavors.”

“No wonder it tastes like ass.” You stare at him for a moment. He stares back knowingly. Small giggles fall past your lips at first, followed swiftly by peels of hearty laughter.

As you laugh at his elementary-level remark, Jake takes a moment to admire your features. He watches your shoulders shake, and how the curve of your smile is so wide he’s almost worried it’ll split your face in two. He watches the way your chest heaves for gasps of air, even though he knows his joke wasn’t funny enough to warrant this kind of reaction. But, most of all, he watches as the hand-crafted ring glints beneath the early Pandoran sun when you lift your hand up to quell your fit of laughter.

How could someone like him ever manage to land someone as brilliant and beautiful as you?

“Maybe Neytiri is right, you really are a skxawng, you know that?” 

Jake rolls his eyes playfully, smiling proudly at your pronunciation before pulling you by the shoulder into his side and mumbling lowly into the crown of your head, “But I’m you’re skxawng, right?”

Nuzzled comfortably against him, you can’t help the small, breathless laugh that falls from your lips, “Mhm…All mine.”

©pyuni 2022 — do not copy, steal, repost, or translate any of my works on tumblr or any other site

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[briantwomeydallas]

How Innovation Is Reshaping the Food Industry

Food innovation refers to introducing novel ideas, products, and technologies that change how society produces, processes, packages, distributes, and consumes food. It goes beyond merely creating new recipes or flavors - food innovation encompasses advances in agriculture, food science, sustainability, and packaging. The goal is to enhance efficiency, safety, nutrition, and the overall consumer experience.

The need for food innovation arises from the ever-changing demands of consumers and the pressing challenges faced by the industry. As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for food. Additionally, sustainability concerns, climate change, and limited resources prompt exploring alternative food growing and production methods. Innovations in food aim to enhance food security, minimize environmental impact, and offer consumers healthier, more diverse options.

Food innovation occurs through a combination of research, collaboration, and creativity. Scientists, entrepreneurs, farmers, and food industry professionals work together to develop new technologies and processes. Research institutions and startups play a crucial role in conducting experiments, testing new concepts, and bringing innovative products to the market.

In recent years, the food industry has witnessed groundbreaking innovations reshaping how people interact with food. The plant-based movement has gained immense traction, with plant-based alternatives for meat, dairy, and seafood becoming mainstream. Companies have developed plant-based burgers, vegan cheeses, and sustainable seafood alternatives using cutting-edge technologies. Beyond plant-based options, innovations have also focused on alternative protein sources, such as insect-based proteins and lab-grown meats, offering sustainable and protein-rich alternatives.

Swedish startup Mycorena is boosting microbial protein production through its fungi-based mycoprotein called Promyc. This ingredient can be used to create meat and tuna alternatives, beverage additives, and dessert ingredients, offering plant-based and sustainable options for consumers.

Finnish startup Onego Bio has developed a product genetically identical to egg whites using fermentation, and without using actual chickens. It uses precision fermentation of a microflora called Trichoderma reesei to produce ovalbumin, the protein found in chicken egg whites. This technology offers a sustainable and animal-friendly alternative for various food applications, including baked goods, desserts, sauces, and dressings.

Companies like New Culture are incorporating animal-free casein into their cheeses through precision fermentation. This breakthrough allows them to produce animal-free mozzarella cheese, offering a delicious and cruelty-free alternative to traditional dairy products.

In addition, consumers increasingly seek transparency in food choices, leading to the clean label movement. Brands are responding by using simple natural ingredients and avoiding artificial additives and preservatives.

Breakthrough innovations in the food industry are revolutionizing how society grows, produces, and consumes food, focusing on sustainability, nutrition, and convenience. One such innovation is plastic-free and smart packaging. Food companies are exploring biodegradable and even edible packaging solutions in response to environmental concerns. Smart packaging using nanotechnology is also gaining popularity, allowing consumers to assess food safety and quality easily.

The Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture employs sensors and data analytics for optimizing crop conditions, irrigation, and pest control, reducing resource usage. Food waste reduction solutions, such as surplus food redistribution platforms, are being developed to combat the global food waste crisis. Moreover, biotechnology and data science advances enable personalized nutrition, tailoring dietary recommendations to individuals based on their genetic makeup, lifestyle, and health goals. These innovations promise a more sustainable, healthier, and efficient food future.

Food innovation is driving a remarkable transformation in the food industry, responding to the challenges and opportunities of today. From new plant-based products to sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technologies, the future of food promises to be more diverse, nutritious, and sustainable. As consumers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders continue to embrace innovation, the food industry's journey toward a more resilient and conscious future is set to continue.

[starrybibi]

Food Fantasy AgeRe Classification AU 2

Part 2- Testing of the Nations

Part 1—> https://www.tumblr.com/starrybibi/750243548404793344/food-fantasy-agere-classification-au

Now for the Nations of Tierra and how they test their citizens

Gloriville- Their method of testing is in the King’s Palace done by a physician through a simple blood draw done in the lab. The results are usually given in week’s time to avoid misclassification. Once the results are given, Regressors are assigned to Custody in a an Adoption Center which doubles as a Nursery/Boarding School until they are adopted by a Caregiver. Once adopted they given a care package of things depending on their age and supplies. Regressors in Gloriville are treated with joy and pride, but are not allowed to join the Military or any dangerous occupation.

Light Kingdom- The method is that they’re taken to the Sage who will perform some magic on the tester with their blood drop and it automatically turns into a gemstone with the corresponding color (pink= Regressor, lavender= Flip, sky blue= Caregiver) which is given to them in the form of a necklace for them to keep. Regressors are treated as a treasure that is cherished and the Caregiver as the Dragon that protects the treasure from harm. Flips are treated like one of the gods although they are rare and can change their status as they wish

Nervas- Testing is done in the Academy with the piece of the Magic Crystal and a drop of blood where it shines an array of colors, but only 3 specific colors appear to the tester until the final one is revealed (lavender= Regressor, turquoise= Flip, and dark blue= Caregiver) they are kept as a necklace just like the Light Kingdom. Regressors are treated like actual children, but need extra care by the Caregiver especially when working near the hot springs which can be dangerous for them to be in on their own

Sakurajima- Just like Gloriville testing is done in the same method with an actual physical exam to ensure everyone is healthy and results are given discreetly. Regressors here are treated well especially celebrated in a positive light along with their Caregivers. Flips on the other hand are treated in a neutral manner due to their ability of being one or the other, but they respect them for that and take the time to learn more about them.

Palata and West Palata- Their method of testing is through blood drops on a peacock feather that determines whether they’re a Regressor, Caregiver or Flip. Once that’s determined the people try to do their best to keep the Regressors safe from the Fallen Angels along with their Caregivers to provide them their safety and protection.

Distant Seas- Same as Gloriville

[i-am-the-doctor]

Red tides a rollin chapter 3 //TW: Surgery, mentions of violence

CHAPTER 3

The lab was peacefully quiet as the sun began to rise into the Louisiana skies, its heavenly rays leaking in through the windows and onto the various equipment and tables, giving the otherwise desolate and sterile laboratory a strangely warm, inviting aura, like a hug from one’s mother. The two scientists, still asleep in their warm cots, moved not one inch-- at least Jonathan did not, for as soon as the warm beams from the sun hit Fredrick’s face, he slowly began to wake up from his slumber, anticipating finding himself in his own comfy bed in his own home in New Arabi, hoping that the loss of his only child was nothing but a nightmare, but unfortunately, this was not the case, for as soon as Fredrick’s eyes fluttered open, he was met with the barely illuminated ceiling and walls of the Baton Rouge lab.

He stayed in his cot for a little while, still trying to gather his senses after his long sleep and trying to keep warm against the winter cold creeping in. He looked over to the other cot where Jonathan was still sleeping, curled up into a little ball, like how a house-cat would sit, drool seeping from the corner of his mouth while his blue glasses were folded and neatly placed beside his pillow. Fredrick couldn’t help but smile at the sight, as old childhood memories of sleepovers began to come back. He remembered how Jonathan would always come over to Fredrick’s house on the weekends, wearing a baggy white cotton sweater, with a big container of cheese balls and a grocery bag of video games for them to play. It was a time when they were just kids and didn’t have to worry about things like spikers or korsa or anything besides getting good grades in school and not getting in trouble- or at least getting caught. How he longed to experience those memories once again, but he knew that those days are long gone, and have been for years now. He’s 43 now, about to turn 44 on March 12, what good would it do to dwell on the past, especially when there is work to be done? Carefully and quietly, he got out of his cot, and stretched before scratching at his beard. He then remembered breakfast, such an important meal. What would they have, Fredrick thought to himself. Was there even anything there for them to eat? He then remembered that he and the rest of his former collegues had put together a ration closet in the event that there was an emergency that required them to stay inside, such as a bomb or a hurricane. He then tip-toed toward a door, vaguely remembering where the closet was, and slowly opened it to find that, sure enough, there it was, and all the rations looked practically untouched, still in their packages and cans. 

“Good, at least we don’t have to run down to no stores or anything” He whispered to himself, pulling the rations out one by one to see what they had, the majority of it being soups like chicken noodle soup, loaded potato soup, clam chowder, and other canned goods like corn, carrots, canned peaches, while some rations were packaged, like classic military MREs, cheese crackers, chicken crackers, chicken ramen noodles, and there was also a 24-pack of bottled water and a 24-pack of Kimberly-Kola. He picked up a can of Kemper Brand chicken noodle soup, planning to eat it, when he remembered that the rations had been there since well around 2025. He wasn’t about to let him or his best friend get food poisoning, so to test it, he cracked open the can with a can-opener, and took a big sip out of the broth. It tasted perfectly fine, nothing that could be considered rotted or rancid in soup standards. At least we know its safe, he thought to himself as he took another bite. Within a moment, the flourescent lights came on and a shadow was looming from behind him, causing him to jump and swiftly turn around to see who- or what- was behind him.

It was only Jonathan, leaning against the threshold of the enterance into the room on his elbow, the light from the bulbs reflecting off of his thin round sapphire blue glasses as he tried his best to shake off his slumber. They said nothing for a couple of seconds, before Jonathan spoke.

“Mm.. morning, Fredrick..” He muttered, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes before noticing what fredrick had.

“Oh, Mornin’, Jonathan! I forgot all about us having this ration closet! We got all kinds of good stuff in here! Chicken noodle soup, Kimberly-Kola, Water, crackers, you name it- its all still good! We even got paper plates and bowls and silverware!” Fredrick beamed as he beckoned Jonathan to sit down for breakfast, to which jonathan did just that. He scanned his eyes over at the various cans and boxes and bottles, finally choosing to have the same thing Fredrick was having, Chicken noodle soup.

“Welp- heres to our first breakfast in the lab!” Fredrick toasted as he and jonathan clinked their cans together, drinking the broth and eating the chicken and noodles. For one since everything happened, Fredrick felt right at home eating one of his favorite foods with his most trustworthy friend. Plans for the initiation of the project could wait until afterwards, he thought to himself. They spent the next few minutes of their time chittering amongst themselves as they had their meal together. It wouldn’t be long until Fredrick noticed the clock- which he had put new batteries in and set the time straight, read 8:30 in the morning.

“8 o’clock already, eh Jonathan?” He muttered through sleep-filled vocal chords as he scraped the remainder of the chicken out of the can. Jonathan nodded, smiling as he finished up his can before throwing it into the garbage bin. 

“Yeah, time sure flies when you’re asleep, huh?” Jonathan chortled, to which fredrick grinned. But then he finally recollected the project plan.

“Oh, Jonathan, we need to conduct our first experiment today.” “Oh, right.. Where will we get a subject again?” “The Carnagie Funeral home in New Gonzales. They’re the only funeral home in the southern part of Louisiana that’ll take spiker victims because the venom’s so powerful. You remember Simon Carnagie, I think he worked with us on Project Prometheus?” “Oh yeah, i remember him! Tall, green eyes, blonde?” “Yeah, you got him right! He used to research the spikers after they captured some strays before 2031. He ended up making a bunch of things out of the DNA and parts of the spiker- in fact, I think he was the one that invented Spiker Leather, and he found a way to distill the venom to make alcohol out of it!” “Yeah, i remember him perfectly now! He always seemed to like you a bit better then me, didn’t he?” “I bet that was just because his older brother, Phil, got his arm bl0wn off in the Slaughter of Baja, and i was the one who gave him his new cybernetic one. He always thanked me for it whenever he got the chance. I wonder how they’re doing now-- i haven’t seen those two in ages!”

“I guess theres only one way to find out… you still got the ice chest in the truck?” “I brought it back out after i put her in the cryo-chamber.” “Alright, well i think we got all we need, huh?” Jonathan asked as he stood up, stretching his arms and legs before helping Fredrick up. Fredrick nodded.

“Alright, so now, all we need to do is drive to see the Carnagie Brothers and ask them for some assistance.” “Got it.”

They then put their day-shirts and belts back on and walked outside of the lab, and within an instant, they were subjected to the bitter winter temperatures that winter-time Louisiana had to offer. Fredrick, who was a bit more resistant to the cold, did not mind. However, Jonathan was in pure agony, shivering like a leaf in a hurricane, his eyes rapidly darting every which way. Fredrick, noticing this, stopped in his tracks, and turned right around

“I’ll be back, i’m getting us some lab coats. It might warm you up.” “O-oh, d-don’t w-worry a-b-bout me-” Jonathan stuttered through chattering teeth, but Fredrick only shook his head and put his hand up.

“Don’t “I’ll be fine” me, Jonathan. You need to keep warm. We both need to keep warm.” He huffed before running back into the lab, grabbing some large paper-white lab coats, and running back out. 

“Here, t-take it- i think they’re all the same size.” Fredrick grumbled as he put on one of the labcoats, to which Jonathan sheepishly followed, his face turning pink from either Fredrick’s kind gestures or the careless frigid winds. They then jumped back into Fredrick’s chevy, and pulled back onto the roads.

“You know where New Gonzales is, right Fredrick?” “Yeah, I’ve been there before once, and im fairly certain that its to the west of baton rouge, maybe a little more southward? Yeah, i know where to go.” “Thank god, because i sure don’t!” Jonathan chuckled as he looked out the window and onto the landscape, lush with life. Within the minute, they were back on the road again, this time heading towards New Gonzales, a newly sprung city that moved from Gonzales after a spiker venom water poisoning. When they finally arrived, they noticed the stores and businesses were lined up in uniform lines, lights danced across the tops of buildings alongside neon signs for bars, clubs, drug stores and around streetlights, and train tracks could be seen in the distance that were once used to carry korsa and other materials and goods, a reminder of better times.

“Wow… this place looks awesome, Huh Fredrick?” Jonathan guffawed as he looked out the window like a child going to a theme-park. Fredrick smiles and chuckled, looking at his surroundings before turning his eyes back on the road.

“Heh! Yeah, it sure is! We should go to one of these places here some time!” Fredrick chortled as he drove, eventually making it to the Carnagie Funeral Home, a fancy brown-brick building with an even classier sign that read:

Carnagie Funeral Home

New Gonzales, LA

Simon Carnagie, Owner

Phillip Carnagie, Co-Owner

504-555-4327

“Alright Jon, here we are..” Fredrick sighed as they both took off their seatbelts and made their way into the establishment.

The interior was magnificent, with brown wood panels gliding alongside the lower-half of the wall, while the upper half was coated in pearly white paint, with painted pictures of flowers and beautiful scenery and wall-lights adorning them, while the floor was covered by a dark-nude weaved carpet. Sitting at the desk was a woman with salt-and-pepper hair in a loose bun, the only parts of her one could see was her cherry pink blouse, a black camisole underneath, and a gold bangle that rested around her wrist, with a look upon her face that screamed “I really wish i weren’t here right now.”

“Hello, welcome to the Carnagie Funeral home..” The woman droned monotonously while glaring at the two gentleman with uninterest. “Would you like to set up an appointment?”

“Er, No ma’am, We’d like to see Mr. Carnagie, if possible.” Jonathan answered, putting one of his hands into his pocket nervously.

“Sir, You’ll have to set up an appointment if you wish to see Mr. Carnagie-” The bored woman began to say, but was quickly interrupted by the opening of the door behind her, and out from behind walked out a tall skinny man with sandy slicked-back blonde hair, with black thick-rimmed glasses standing in front of his pale-green eyes, tiny little freckles scattered across his cheeks like stars, with a grey suit that accentuated his skinny yet toned form in a modest, classy manner. As soon as he had stepped out, he noticed his former collegues, and his eyes light up.

“Fredrick?! Jonathan?!” His chipper voice rang as he walked over to them, making little grasping motions with his hands. The woman looked at the man with confusion.

“Don’t worry, Ms. Cindi, I Know these people!”

“Hey, Simon! How’s the business going?” Fredrick asked with a smile as he shook Simon’s hand. Simon grinned.

“Its all going well so far! How have you been?” he began to ask before stopping himself, a guilty look crossing his face “Ah, Sorry- that was a stupid question- i know what happened..” He muttered, being the one who drained Olivia of the Spiker venom before treating her.

“Hey, its fine, Simon. Thank you for asking anyway. Er- may we come into your office for a moment? Theres.. Something important we need to ask of you.. A favor, if you will.”

“Well of course! Come in, come in!” Simon chirped as he held the door open for the two gentlemen. As they entered, they noticed that the Carnagie Brother’s office looked different then the main lobby, as this room had dark grey walls with a dark blue weaved carpet, and a brown oval table with 4 chairs, one of them being occupied by a tall salt-and-peppered haired heavy-set man with blue eyes, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt with caramel brown overalls and work boots, holding a book with one cybernetic arm.

“Hey Phil! Remember Fredrick and Jonathan? They’re here to see us!”

The man jumped, red in the face and swiftly closed his book and looked over, covering the cover-art with his organic hand, but after seeing the two men, he relaxed.

“Oh…. Ey, How ya doing, Fred?” Phil laughed as he got out of his chair to give Fredrick and Jonathan a firm handshake before the gentlemen sat down. They talked for a couple of minutes, catching up with each other, until Simon finally asked:

“So Fredrick, what were you going to ask me?” He questioned with an interested, almost excited look on his freckle-scattered face.

“Ah, Yes.. Well… Me and Jonathan, we’re doing a project in our… well.. We-” He stuttered, trying to find the right words to describe what he was doing and what he needed, until Jonathan finished his sentence for him.

“Fredrick and I are attempting to bring back the dead with Cybernetics and robotics, and we figured that you may have some folk that.. Y’know, don’t have any family or anything, that we could use to run the first tests.” He spoke quickly, wiping off his glasses lens on his turtleneck before putting them back on his head. Simon paused for a bit, bewildered at the macabre string of words that came out of Jonathan’s mouth. Bringing back the dead? Playing God? What kind of experiments are these two gentlemen doing?, he thought to himself. Phil However, saw an opportunity to make some cash.

“How much y’all willing to pay for one of these folk?” Phil questioned, looking over at his younger brother.

“I suppose we’ll pay $700.” Fredrick gruffed, making sure his wallet was in his coat pocket. Phil nodded, and gestered to the two gentlemen to follow him out back into a morgue in a repurposed warehouse, where the dead were kept in drawers in freezing temperatures. The three men walked past these countless drawers until Phil stopped at one marked “133”, before opening it, revealing a pale man with slicked back black hair with a widow’s peak, a slim face and nose and closed eyes, with a hospital bag of belongings near his feet.

“This fella right here? We found him outside the alleyway about 3 days ago, looked like he had a heart attack, and no-one’s claimed him, so we went ahead and treated him with the anti-rotting solution, and we were probably either going to bury him in an unmarked grave or just cremate him until y’all came along. He also had some stuff on him, but it was all in some kind of Cryllic script, so he was probably a lost Russian or a Belarusian or some other eastern european.” “That's alright, it don’t matter to me if they’re Russian or American. Hell, they can be from the moon, for all I care!” Fredrick chuckled as Jonathan left to go get the ice-chest. After he came back, Fredrick gave the 700 dollars to Phil, and shook his hand.

“Fredrick, I don’t know what the hell you’re planning, but I hope you know what you’re doing.” Phil sighed as he helped Jonathan put the man into the ice-chest and handed the bag of belongings to Fredrick.

“Don’t worry, Phil. All it is is just a little augmentation and electricity. You know how I replaced your arm after it got it blown off?” “Uh, Yeah..?”

“Its exactly like that, but on a much larger scale..” Fredrick explained, looking up into his eyes with intent. Phil nodded, not wanting to know the rest of the details because frankly, he wouldn’t, and couldn’t understand at the same level Fredrick could- he was just one of the people he worked on back in the 2020’s. Besides, this could rake in more cash.

“Well, Fredrick, if thats what you want, I guess I can’t stop you. You have a good rest of your day, and be careful!” Fredrick nodded and grinned, and he and jonathan walked back to Fredrick’s truck from the back, placed the ice-chest in the back seat, and drove back to the lab.

After they had arrived back at the lab, Fredrick and Jonathan took a minute to just sit in the truck before they went in. they both sat in the front seats, the heater blowing on their face and feet, considering what they should do next.

“...So this is it, huh? Only one thing left to do before this whole project truly starts?” Jonathan pondered as he layed back in his seat, looking out the window and through the rocks. Fredrick nodded and sighed, but not out of sorrow or boredom, but out of worry. Even he knew that this had a 50/50 chance of working, and if it truly worked, if that body in the chest rose from the dead, if its consciousness gets thrown back into its body by machine and electricity, he would be the one responsible. I must remain positive, he thought to himself. I won’t know if it will work until I try Besides, this is a big leap for science!

“Yeah, Jonathan.. This is it… we’re so close, can you feel it? We’re going to be the first two men in the history of mankind to bring back the dead!”

“Heh, I sure can feel it!...”

“..Alright, Jon, Ya ready? Its time for some science!” They got out of the truck, and they both carried the chest inside, the chest being heavier now than it was when Olivia was inside.

“Dear god, how heavy is this sunuvab1tch?!” Jonathan groaned as he helped Fredrick carry it. Fredrick huffed and complained also.

“Hell, Jonathan. He’s gotta be like- what- 230 at most? Agh, i gotta start lifing more weights!” “Hah! Me too, Fredrick. Me too.”

When they finally made it inside the operation room, Fredrick and Jonathan Disrobed the man, leaving nothing but his black boxers. Afterwards, Fredrick went deeper into the laboratory to get a box of cybernetic parts, while Jonathan brought out the many machines, memory needles, memory scanners, and whatnot. He had just finished bringing out the last machine, and when he looked up, he found Fredrick standing there, his lab coat all buttoned up, wearing scarlett red rubber gloves, and red-tinted goggles that only looked red on the outside.

“Wow, Fredrick. You even got the Mad Scientist outfit going on! H-heh!”

Fredrick chuckled warmly at Jonathan’s jeering before walking over to the man. He scanned his eyes over him, noting the pale color of his skin, the utter lack of movement, the face not having a single expression whatsoever. But this would soon change. Those bones would soon wriggle from the grasp of death and move about once more, that jaw would soon be moving with every word and noise the man would make, that face of his would soon be contorting with expressions of glee, of sadness, of disgust, whatever he felt, his face would show. 

“Are you ready, Jonathan…..?” Fredrick asked as he readied the two Memory Needles in hand, getting ready to stick them in the man’s skull.

“Ready when you are, Fredrick.”

Then, carefully yet swiftly, Fredrick Pierced the man’s skull and brain with the sticks, and he turned on the Baroque-Brand Memory Machine. Memories from the brain turned into .MRF Files quite quickly, and were quickly loaded up on the screen.

“Wow, i’m surprised none of these are corrupted, seeing as how Phil said they picked him up 3 days ago. But then again, they did use that Anti-decay formula, didn’t they?” “Thats what they said, at least… do you want to see what they all entail?” “Er.. not yet.. We have to focus on the sugery for now, now that theres holes in the body.” Fredrick huffed as he readied his scalpel…

Now that the man was open, all the organic parts were there for the scientists to see. Fredrick, a major in anatomy and cybernetics, knew exactly where each part should go, and which parts needed to be replaced.

First, he took out the heart, and in its place rested a new artificial heart, and he soon followed with replacing the rest of the organics. Lungs, Livers, Pancreases, Intestines, kidneys-- all were thrown out and replaced with their superiors, screwed in and welded on. The smell of it all would be enough to make the average man hurl, but these two scientists knew the scent very well from the days of Project Prometheus, when replacing limbs and organs was an everyday event akin to getting your morning coffee. Now, it was second nature, a simple formality one must get through.

Fredrick then replaced the man’s veins with fine tubing, and shot a mix of synthetic blood into the veins and heart that would soon pump it through the man’s body. After all was said and done, he stepped back to look upon his work, and the scientist smiled.

“Now, all we need to do is sew him up, and view his memories… at least that will be easy, huh, Jonathan?” Fredrick sighed as he began sewing up the Y-incision he had made in the man’s chest. Jonathan nodded, and looked through the files, many of them entailing Military operations, battles, and many of them being too violent and grisly to describe with human language, yet some were more “Normal” in today's standards, such as training soldiers, eating MRES, and other miscellaneous events.

“Hm. looks like he was a soldier, or a general.” Jonathan mumbled, while Fredrick looked through the bag of the man’s belongings, which included medals, a mini photo album, a satchel and wallet, and a pair of dogtags in a miniature plastic bag.

“Yeah, he was a general- i can see from the medals and the tags…. Wait…. Does he look familiar to you, Jonathan?” “Not really, i mean.. I mean he KINDA looks familiar, like i’ve seen him in the news or something, but i can’t recall seeing him in real life.”

“Well, alright then, that makes two of us- he looks kinda familiar to me too.. Say, load up that translator machine will ya? Im going to try and translate these tags!” Fredrick called out as he unpackaged the tags. Jonathan nodded and booted up the machine, and in big red text, it read: READY FOR TRANSLATION

Fredrick then set the tags town under the scanner, and as soon as he did, the red matrix glided over the tags, and after a minute of internalizing the information, the screen spat out: IVAN S. MALENKOV

Fredrick’s heart dropped. He knew the name very well, but not the face. In fact, No-one truly knew what the man looked like, at least, not exactly, as the only real depictions of him were quickly drawn sketches by soldiers. They only heard the stories. Stories of brutal k1llings, such as the Slaughter of Baja, soldier kidnappings, and other unspeakable atrocities. If you could think about it, chances are that Gen. Ivan Sergei Malankov has done it.

“Jonathan… Thats Ivan Malenkov.” “Ivan- WHO? You mean the Russian Devil?”

“Yes….” Fredrick shook as he looked back at the man, whose body was now filled with robotics just waiting for a jolt of electricity to course through the mainframe. Now all Fredrick could feel was uncertainty and indecision.. Should I get rid of him and get another subject, wasting all the time I’ve put into the surgery, or should I just jolt him up, and hope and pray that he doesn’t gut us, He thought to himself. But then, he had thought of a better idea.

“We need to get rid of some of these memories, or at least, block them from recall somehow” Fredrick mumbled as he walked back to the memory reader, desperately trying to remove, or at least block any memories. 10 minutes would pass by until Fredrick was certain that the malicious media was removed.

“Okay.. I think i have all of it removed, now all we have is the less horrible crap..” Fredrick sighed. “All we have to do now is strap him down, connect him to the electric shocker-” “Electric What-now?”

“Come on Jonathan, you know what i’m talking about! The generator with the jumper cables and the button i fashioned out of a heated blanket remote!” “Oh yeah- that thing! Where is it?” “Its right over here, i brought it out when I was getting ready.” Fredrick groaned as he lugged the homemade shocker over to the operation table before strapping the man’s arms and legs down. Finally, Fredrick took both ends of the two cables connected to the generator, and clamped them onto the man’s wrists, where imbedded in his skin were two small conductive metal discs around the size of a quarter on either arm that would shoot the electric currents through the wires tied to his bones and into the mainframe. 

“You ready, Jon? I’m about to hit the switch!” Fredrick trembled as he backed away from the operation table, button in hand, worrying about whether or not he or Jonathan would get electrocuted instead of the subject. He quickly pushed these worries to the back of his mind, however. Now was not the time to be worrying, especially when a scientific breakthrough was imminent.

“Ready!” “One Mississippi, Two Mississippi, Three Mississippi!”

As soon as Fredrick pressed the button, the sound of electricity shot through the air like the blast of a sh0tgun, and the lights overhead momentarily flickered before going back to normal. Fredrick, crouched beside Jonathan, waited a few moments before speaking.

“You alright, Jonathan?” “Y-Yeah, I’m Fine! D-Did it work?”

“T-thats what I gotta check.. Hold on..” Fredrick stuttered as he carefully approached the man, quiet as a bug crawling on a wall. He surveyed the gentlemen for a bit, noticing the slight slant downwards in his nose, the thinness of his lips, his thin face with slightly defined cheekbones. It was almost hard to believe that he was face to face with the man who had raised hell on earth in the Baja Peninsula 7 years ago. But this moment of serveillance was quickly interrupted by a quiet sound coming from him. A sound of air being gently sucked in, and gently blown out.. 

In… and out…

In… and out..

In... and out…

Fredrick, in a state of amazement, awe, and mystification, could not begin to register that the man, the General Ivan Malankov, was breathing once again. He stood there, eyes wide like saucers, his mouth hanging just slightly agape, his hands gently vibrating in either horror or stupification. Could I just be imagining this? Is this man truly breathing? Is he truly alive, he thought to himself.

“Fredrick..?” Fredrick did not say anything, and instead held one ear to the man’s chest, and sure enough, that cybernetic heart was now pumping blood..

Thuh-dump. Thuh-dump. Thuh-dump. 

“He’s alive… He’s alive! HE’S BREATHING, HIS HEART IS BEATING! JONATHAN, WE DID IT! WE DID IT- WE ACTUALLY BROUGHT A MAN BACK TO LIFE!” Fredrick squealed with a smile from ear to ear, his face turning a bright, almost neon-pink from the rush of excitement. Jonathan rushed over to the man, and the first thing he noticed was that the man’s chest rose and fell with each breath he took.

“Y-You did that, Fredrick! That was all you! Y-YOU’RE A- A… I CAN’T EVEN GET THE WORDS OUT!” Jonathan squeaked, while Fredrick began pacing up and down and around the operation room in pure elation from his sucessful experiment.

“Whaddya say we unstrap him and wake him up?” Jonathan asked, a smile across his face.

“Ehh, we need to unstrap him, but I don’t think we should wake him up! Lets just let him wake up on his own.. Yeah, i think thats a good idea, what do you think, Jonathan?” “Yeah, now that I think about it, It would be pretty rude to just abruptly awake him after we brought him back.”

An hour of chittering and chattering would pass before the man would start to move. Jonathan, who decided to info-dump about his favorite 80’s bands, was interrupted by the motion of Fredrick pointing to the man, the other hand making a silencing motion.

“Jonathan.. Look!” He whispered before he took Jonathan’s hand and hid behind a table, afraid to accidentally frighten the newly revived man.

The man’s eyes slowly opened, showing grey cybernetical eyes with black sclera, constricting almost realistically under the bright lights above him. He looked around at his new surroundings as he slowly got up, curious as to where he was, for this was not his home. He looked down at his body and immediately noticed the palor of his skin and the stitched-up Y-Incision on his torso that trailed from his chest and collarbones down to his belly. He felt at the stitching, wincing from the pain that it caused him to just simply poke at it, but he did not care about the pain. He felt at his neck that was now reinforced with jointed metal, and finally, he spoke.

“Where the hell..?” he began to say, his voice reverbrating across the room in a dark, strangely inviting Russian accent. Jonathan, watching this, tried his best to make not a sound and stay in the shadows of the operation room, but unluckily for him, he felt a tickling sensation in his sinuses that kept getting worse and worse with each passing millisecond until…

Kuh-Chew!

“Hm?” the newly-revived man hummed as he looked over to the direction the sound came from. He then got up from the table, towering at almost 6 foot and 3 inches. 

“Fredrick, what do we do?” Jonathan whispered, in fear of what the man would do if he was suddenly startled.

“Lets just gently come out….” Fredrick answered. And with that, they slowly rose from their hiding spot, holding their hands in the air to show that they meant no harm.

Ahem.

The man quickly turned around to face the two men, his face void of expression. He looked over at Jonathan, and took notice of his glasses, and looked over to Fredrick, noticing his pine green eyes and goatee. Then, after a minute or two of the man studying over the two scientists, he smiled and slowly nodded, his eyes glowing in the shadowy part of the room.

…

“Hello, Gentlemen.” he suavely greeted, showing his teeth in a smile.

[petsgrooming]

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[healthtunnel-app]

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[ghidiagnostics]

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[buddy4health]

Maintaining healthy levels of testosterone is important for gaining muscle mass, improving sexual function, and boosting strength.

Here are 4 foods that lower testosterone levels you may want to watch out for.

Some research shows that regularly eating soy products like edamame, tofu, soy milk, and miso may cause a drop in testosterone levels.

Soy foods are also high in phytoestrogens, which are plant-based substances that mimic the effects of estrogen in your body by altering hormone levels and potentially reducing testosterone.

Licorice root is an ingredient commonly used to sweeten candies and beverages.

In recent years, several studies have found that licorice may also influence hormone levels, potentially leading to a decline in testosterone over time.

In one study, 25 men consumed 7 grams of licorice root daily, which caused a 26% drop in testosterone levels after just 1 week.

Besides often being high in sodium, calories, and added sugar, processed foods like convenience meals, frozen foods, and prepackaged snacks are also a common source of trans fats.

Some studies have found that regularly consuming trans fats from sources like processed foods could decrease testosterone levels.

While enjoying the occasional glass of wine with dinner has been linked to health benefits, studies show that excessive alcohol intake could cause testosterone levels to plummet, especially in men.

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[hyphenscs]

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[squaresquid]

I used to work for a company that tested edible products, including supplements, for small companies to ensure they lacked heavy metals or pathogens. Do you know to whose standards we were testing?

AMAZON'S.

Because, due to the utter absurdity that is the American FDA (maybe other countries are better about this? maybe?) there is no requirement to test a supplement! It's neither food nor drug, so who cares if it's 50% lysteria and 50% lead. The best you can hope for is that whatever vendor you're buying from requires some sort of testing before they'll allow the product to be on their shelves, and unfortunately those requirements are pretty bare-bones.

IF your product is tested, it will probably be for cadmium, lead, arsenic, mercury, e.coli, and then a general screen for yeasts and molds. If you are lucky, there will also be some sort of certification/stability testing to ensure that whatever the active ingredient in there is a) actually present in the proper quantity, and b) hasn't degraded into something else in however long it's been since it was compounded.

This isn't mandatory. If your product brags about doing microbiological screening on the packaging but nothing else, they probably tested for yeast, mold, e.coli, pseudomonas a., salmonella, staph, and maybe listeria. Everything else is up in the air, including heavy metals. Oh, and please note includes the possibility of cross-contamination at the compounding facility! I've gotten gluten positives on some weird stuff.

If you're going to take a supplement, you want to find a product that is tested by a THIRD PARTY LABORATORY. (I shouldn't have to explain to anyone why in-house testing can be dubious.) And even then you need to be careful-- my own lab was pretty above-board, but even operating ethically we absolutely had a week when the equipment was on the fritz and some dubious science was accidentally done (thankfully caught in QC) and damn did we have competitors who the industry gossip said you needed to triple check. Because, fun fact, micro labs are not audited to anywhere NEAR the extend that someone working with an actual medication or human tissues are, and now being in that industry I am horrified by some of the things that went down in my 20s.

The best thing that could happen to the supplement industry is thorough regulation. I used to make gallow's humor jokes about needing to wait for the next mass poisoning to ram the legislation through, but unfortunately we've had several (1 2 3) in just the last year or two and nobody seems to be doing jack.

When you say you're anti-CAM what does that mean? Like what does CAM mean in that context? I genuinely haven't seen that acronym before and I'm assuming you aren't anti-camming as in like the form of sex work

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine.

I am capable of turning off my inner annoying atheist, I am incapable of turning off my inner annoying quackwatcher.

I have had real life fights with people I genuinely love about this and I do not regret it. I will absolutely not regret shitting all over someone's $500 herbalist certification.

[testing-services]

Why FSSAI Approved Labs Are Essential for Food Exporters and Importers

The food trade is a global business, with nations importing and exporting food products to meet the demands of their populations. As international trade continues to grow, ensuring food safety and quality has become increasingly important. In India, food businesses looking to export or import products must comply with strict food safety regulations enforced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This is where FSSAI Approved Lab come into play.

FSSAI Approved Labs are accredited laboratories that perform essential tests to ensure that food products meet the safety, quality, and regulatory standards set by FSSAI. These labs are crucial for food exporters and importers who must meet not only domestic requirements but also international food safety standards. In this blog, we will explore why FSSAI Approved Labs are essential for food exporters and importers and how they play a vital role in ensuring smooth trade and consumer safety.

What is an FSSAI Approved Lab?

An FSSAI Approved Lab is a laboratory accredited by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to conduct various tests and analyses on food products, ingredients, and raw materials. These labs are equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment and staffed by qualified professionals who test food products for a range of factors, including microbiological safety, nutritional content, contaminants, and compliance with food labeling regulations.

The accreditation of these labs assures food businesses and regulatory bodies that the testing processes are standardized, accurate, and comply with both Indian and international food safety norms.

1. Ensuring Compliance with FSSAI Regulations

For food exporters and importers, one of the most important reasons to work with FSSAI Approved Labs is to ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations. FSSAI sets clear guidelines for food safety, labeling, quality standards, and hygiene that food products must meet before being sold or traded in India. These regulations cover everything from permissible limits of pesticides, preservatives, and heavy metals to nutritional labeling and allergen declarations.

Before importing food products into India or exporting them to foreign markets, businesses must have their products tested in FSSAI Approved Labs to verify that they meet the necessary standards. For instance:

Microbial Testing: Ensures that products are free from harmful pathogens, such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

Chemical Contaminants: Tests for the presence of chemicals like pesticides, heavy metals, and preservatives.

Nutritional Analysis: Verifies that the nutritional information on labels is accurate and complies with FSSAI guidelines.

Labeling Compliance: Ensures food packaging contains all the necessary information required by FSSAI, including ingredients, expiration dates, and nutritional facts.

FSSAI Approved Labs help food exporters and importers ensure that their products are compliant with Indian food safety regulations, which is a prerequisite for clearing customs and entering the market.

2. Facilitating International Trade and Exports

India is one of the world’s largest food exporters, with products ranging from fruits, vegetables, and grains to processed foods, dairy, and spices. For Indian food products to be exported to foreign countries, they must adhere to international standards for food safety, quality, and labeling. FSSAI Approved Labs play a crucial role in helping food businesses meet these international standards.

Foreign countries, particularly in regions like the European Union, the United States, and the Middle East, have their own stringent food safety regulations. For example:

Codex Alimentarius: A set of international food safety and quality standards recognized by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

EU and FDA Regulations: The European Union and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) impose strict requirements on the import of food products, including microbiological safety, chemical residues, and accurate labeling.

FSSAI Approved Labs provide the essential testing and certification required for food products to enter international markets. The lab results, along with the FSSAI certification, serve as proof of compliance with both Indian and international regulations. This ensures that food exporters can access a wide range of markets while avoiding costly product recalls or legal issues.

3. Building Consumer Trust and Confidence

For both food importers and exporters, consumer trust is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the safety, quality, and authenticity of the food they purchase. They expect food products to be free from harmful chemicals, pathogens, and misleading labeling.

FSSAI Approved Labs help food businesses build consumer trust by ensuring that their products are thoroughly tested for safety and quality. By using FSSAI Approved Labs, exporters and importers can provide transparent and reliable information about their products, including accurate nutritional facts and compliance with safety standards. This enhances the credibility of their products and strengthens brand reputation.

Moreover, consumers are more likely to purchase products from brands they trust, leading to increased sales and customer loyalty. For food exporters, this means better access to both domestic and international markets.

4. Preventing Food Safety Issues and Contaminations

Foodborne illnesses are a significant concern globally, and any contamination in food products can result in serious public health risks. Contaminated food products can cause outbreaks of foodborne diseases, resulting in illnesses, recalls, legal consequences, and loss of consumer trust.

FSSAI Approved Labs play a critical role in preventing food safety issues by testing food products for:

Microbial contaminants: Harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can cause foodborne illnesses.

Chemical contaminants: Such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other hazardous substances that can be harmful to human health.

Foodborne allergens: Such as peanuts, gluten, and dairy that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

By conducting these tests, FSSAI Approved Labs help food businesses prevent contamination and ensure that their products are safe for consumers. This is especially important for food exporters who are required to meet both FSSAI’s standards and the food safety regulations of the importing country.

5. Minimizing Legal Risks and Liabilities

Non-compliance with food safety regulations can result in severe legal consequences for food businesses, including fines, product recalls, and even the suspension of export licenses. For food importers, failing to meet FSSAI’s requirements can lead to delays in customs clearance and the rejection of shipments.

FSSAI Approved Labs help mitigate these risks by ensuring that food products are thoroughly tested and certified before import or export. With accurate lab results and proper documentation, food exporters and importers can avoid costly legal issues and protect their business interests. Additionally, these labs help companies stay updated with the latest changes in food safety regulations, ensuring continued compliance with evolving standards.

6. Supporting the Organic and Sustainable Food Sector

The demand for organic, sustainable, and ethically sourced food products is rising globally. Many countries have specific regulations for organic products, and food importers and exporters must meet these criteria for successful market entry. FSSAI Approved Labs are integral in verifying the authenticity and quality of organic food products by conducting tests to ensure they meet the organic certification requirements.

Additionally, FSSAI Approved Labs can test for the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products, as many countries have regulations prohibiting the import of GMOs. This helps food exporters meet the growing consumer demand for organic and non-GMO foods while also supporting sustainable food production practices.

7. Providing Expert Guidance and Support

FSSAI Approved Labs do not just offer testing services—they also provide expert guidance and support to food businesses. Whether it is helping exporters navigate the complexities of international trade regulations or advising importers on the latest food safety trends, these labs act as valuable partners in the food industry.

By working closely with FSSAI Approved Labs, food businesses gain access to knowledge and resources that can help them improve their production processes, enhance food safety, and stay competitive in the global food market.

Conclusion

FSSAI Approved Labs are essential for food exporters and importers, providing the necessary testing, certification, and regulatory support required to ensure that food products meet domestic and international food safety standards. These labs play a pivotal role in preventing contamination, ensuring compliance, and enhancing consumer trust, making them an indispensable part of the food trade ecosystem.

For food exporters and importers in India, collaborating with FSSAI Approved Labs is not just a regulatory necessity—it is an investment in the future of their business. By ensuring that their products are safe, high-quality, and compliant with all relevant standards, they can access global markets, increase brand loyalty, and contribute to the overall growth of the food industry.

[mr-tony-stark]

Home life is good. Better than it's been in a long time. He and Clint really are just meshing. Clint's getting back out there, and Tony knows it's not always easy, and it's sometimes exhausting, but he's doing it and goddamn is he proud of the man. And when they're home, it's just good. Whether there together cuddling on the couch or cooking together or playing with Brandy. Or if they're on other sides of the building working on their own projects. It's just good.

It becomes a safe haven from the outside world because things out there, are not great. The AI revolution has now been solely blamed on Tony for some reason. And theirs a lot of talk at work about moving humans out of the tech division. Which he is one of. Tony's not exactly sure who he is if he's not working on tech he's not sure who he is. MJ quits. And when she goes because of the rustle of dissention in the business, Amanda starts talking about returning to music producing. On the way home one day he's attacked and ends up blasting his assailant through one of the telecom providers satellites, knocking out the network for everyone in the city. So now he's being blamed for that as well as having legal action threatened because of course it wasn't a Stark Satellite so he obviously did it on purpose. And he's in trouble with Luke for unauthorized superhero activity in the city when they attacked him.

And none of that even touches on the Avengers things, which he's started to ease back into. The first couple of days back and he's time traveled twice and aged a full two weeks in two days.

So he's very glad home is good and he's doing his goddamn hardest to keep it that way. First of all, he went and was tested right away. Rushed the results even. And it's all clear. The last round of antibiotics had killed off anything that might have been lingering. So now he just has to wait patiently for Clint's results to come back. And in the meantime, he just doesn't tell Clint any of it. Not that he's hiding it. If Clint were to ask specifically, Tony would say. And there's vague mentions of shit going down, but told in a brushed off no big deal way. Because Tony doesn't want them to be a big deal. He doesn't want them ruining the bubble at home. He doesn't want to be dragged down by this all. And most of all, he doesn't want it to even come anywhere near Clint while he's in recovery. Because he knows Clint would want to help. He knows it will get to him if Tony's struggling. And Tony can't have that. Clint's doing well and Tony is not going to be the reason he stumbles.

Today was really bad. Today was the day he was officially told he'd be fired. He knew it was coming, and it comes hand-in-hand with Amanda quitting and telling him she's returning to London, which he also saw coming. But even still, he's hit for a loop. They were going to work out a severance package. He'd stand up and go willingly. He did agree it was for the best. Tech should create tech. But still - it hurts. And it's a lot with all the other negative press. He could already picture the headlines for this.

He stops on the way home to grab something to eat. Or that's what he tells himself. He orders a beer with it. He doesn't eat the food he ordered and he just sits, staring a the news playing on the TV as it talks about the network outages and people blame him for them, and he caresses the neck of the bottle. He's better than this. He doesn't need that drink. He can sit here and listen to how shitty of a person he is and hold it and he still won't drink it.

That lasts for the whole of the news, and he throws some cash on the table and takes a cab for the rest of the trip home. The cabbie asks too many questions, and Tony smiles and gives his rote answers.

He makes it home and asks Databus where Clint is. He needs to see him, even if he doesn't tell him what's happened. It'll help.

He stands at the door to his lab, watching the archer work. He's so fucking good with his hands. He moves up behind him and wraps his arms around his waist, pressing his forehead against Clint's shoulders. "Hey," he breathes, relaxing against him. "What're you working on?"

@oceansfirst

N-I-G-H-T -- H-O-N-E-Y and the both of them were out with their plans for the next day set. It was a good day, and Clint hopes that it would be the first of the week. That things really were starting to look up, and that he could feel like progress he was making was being made.

The day spent with Kate, going to his apartment had ended up being more draining than he had expected and the basement had felt chilling how it had all been cleaned up. Half expecting for there still to be blood staining the place and the bullseye costume in a crumbled mess in the corner, broken halves of arrows and there was nothing. There had been a few other items missing which frustrated him to some significance as he would chalk that up to Maria Hill being, well, Hill and shady.

He doesn't mention that, and the rest of the day is spent apologizing to all his neighbors and making promises he plans to keep. He has an early dinner out with Kate, and than she bids him a later when its time him to find an aa meeting and get to working on that.

The following day was another big day, as he called Bucky and made plans to apologize to him. Clint grumpily explains to Tony that it would have to plan for another day, as Bucky was not even in the state pulling a favorite for Natasha. However, he called and said he would talk, apologize to the man more when the chance arose.

During his doctor appointment in the week, he does get tested as he mentioned he might do that. Get a full bill of clean health with his shoulder and knee back to full function. He had already been working them out, and he's got to get back to shooting ranges and archery practice and the other bonus of that visit does come when results come back Clint. He thought for a minute, that maybe not even if Tony had been the last person for months on months now.

The question was now, how did he let Tony know this and when were they going to get the chance for that date without worrying about caring for a baby Starbrand?

Clint's idea isn't anything special, besides the fact he is in Tony's lab working on making new bow for himself that and decided to simply drop a printout of the proof he was clean at the top of the notes Tony was working on; so that he would maybe read them while Clint got to work on his own arsenal.