#Peak Flow Meter

[pepehealth]

When You Have Asthma, A Smart Peak Flow Metre May Help You ! 

 An asthma patient’s life consists of frequent trips to the pharmacy or doctor, carrying an extra inhaler with them wherever they go, and avoiding contact with anyone who has even a mild cold. Even though it’s common, asthma is a crippling condition that no one likes to bring up. The majority of asthmatics don’t even want to know what new allergy can cause an exacerbation, much less be adventurous in their daily lives.

Perhaps you or a loved one has asthma, or perhaps you have it yourself. It doesn’t matter how one comes into contact with it; the disease is frightening. What ought to be automatic, uncomplicated, and natural—breathing—becomes a source of daily anxiety.

We will talk about the signs, consequences, and types of asthma in this post, as well as how a Smart Peak Flow Meter can help those who have the condition.

[artemistorm]

My lungs: If you do anything more strenuous than sitting down I swear to Hylia I will clench so hard--

My peak flow meter: I don't know what you're on about. Your lungs are fine. Even better than fine. Totally 100% good to go.

[factmrblogs]

Worldwide demand for peak flow meters is calculated at a value of US$ 29.5 billion for 2024, as per a study published by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. The global Peak Flow Meter Market is predicted to reach a value of US$ 45 billion by the end of 2034. Growing base of patients suffering from chronic infections owing to poor air quality and smoking is leading to the rising sales of peak flow meters.

[pristinemarketinsights]

Germany Peak Flow Meter Market Share, Research (2024-2034)

[vestaignis]

Знаменитый водопад «7 сестер» украшает левый берег Гейрангер-фьорда — живописного объекта наследия ЮНЕСКО. В период таяния снегов семь мощных потоков низвергаются с отвесной скалы и закрывают горные уступы, словно струящиеся девичьи локоны. Во время сильных дождей к основным струям добавляется несколько ручейков, а зимой вода замерзает и покрывает крутой берег извилистыми ледяными лентами.

В рейтинге самых высоких водопадов Норвегии «Семь сестер» занимает 59 строчку. «Старшая» сестра низвергается в залив с 410-метровой вершины, а все 7 потоков «встречаются» на высоте 250 метров и закрывают собой участок скалы шириной 223 метра. «Семь сестер» — хоть и не самый высокий, но, несомненно, один из самых красивых водопадов Норвегии. Фотографировать водопад лучше в мае—июне — когда потоки еще полноводны. 

The famous waterfall "7 Sisters" adorns the left bank of Geiranger Fjord, a picturesque UNESCO heritage site. During the melting of the snows, seven powerful streams descend from a sheer cliff and cover the mountain ledges, like flowing girlish curls. During heavy rains, several streams are added to the main streams, and in winter the water freezes and covers the steep bank with winding ice ribbons.

Seven Sisters is ranked 59th in the ranking of the highest waterfalls in Norway. The "elder" sister plunges into the bay from a 410-meter peak, and all 7 streams "meet" at an altitude of 250 meters and cover a 223-meter-wide section of rock. "Seven Sisters" is not the highest, but undoubtedly one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Norway. It is better to photograph the waterfall in May—June — when the streams are still full.

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[upinteriors]

Casa Vargem Grande by Juliana Ayako and Zebulun Arquitetura

Casa Vargem Grande deals with topography through the creation of a continuous spatiality that unfolds over the slope of the land.

The house is divided into 5 staggered slabs connected by a continuous and open staircase-corridor that guarantees the maintenance of the view that crosses the land from the front to the back, where there is the condominium's forest reserve. The views vary along the percouse throughout the staggering slabs, unfolding at times towards the base of the valley, at times towards the reserve, and at times towards the peak of the mountains.

The module of the BTC brick and the slope of the terrain determined the size of the slabs and the difference in elevation between them. In this way, the project was measured through rows and blocks instead of centimeters and meters.

The lateral facades are blind and structural in BTC brick - with the exception of a small window - creating an axis that connects the reserve at the back of the house to the valley located in front. These plans guarantee the creation of an interior courtyard which the house faces, closing off the dense context on its sides.

To generate the feeling of a single-story staggered house, a lightweight metal roof rests on the structural BTC walls of the side facades and the round metal pillars of the front and back facades. This continuous roof makes an inflection in the height of the third slab, opening the view towards the top of the valley and creating a mezzanine.

The direct dialogue between the house and the topography and the use of concrete and BTC blocks reflect the weight of the work. The building is placed on the ground, rests on it and ensures that all bedrooms, living room and kitchen have access to the patio and external areas. At the bottom of each slab, the construction touches the ground where the continuous beams-columns meet. Its front, always elevated, guarantees the downward flow of water, avoids major cuts in the land and allows the passage of some small animals that move between the houses.

Design: Juliana Ayako, Zebulun Arquitetura Location: Teresópolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Year: 2023 Photography: Federico Cairoli

[thebunnybabyblog]

either Severus or y/n having a bad day so the other smothers then with kisses 😩

I am so so so sorry this is so late. I kind of went a tiny bit manic and my life went a lil nuts 😋✨💕 oopsie am I right fellas lol anyway if there are mistakes plz ignore I re read it like 5 times but I always forget something lol

Summery: you have very bad day and Sev saves ya from lit crying in the rain. What a good man Sev 💕

Paring: reader and Severus Snape

Word count: 2017

Type: fluff

Your keys fumbled to the ground as they slipped from your wet hands and landed on the welcome mat below. The storm that had appeared out of nowhere as you walked home from the station had really been the icing on the terrible cake that was today. Every moment of the day had something about it that added to the meltdown meter overflowing in your head.

The morning was the start of your troubles as you awoke in a wild panic. Sometime during the early morning hours you woke to still see time on the clock and you accidentally turned off the alarm in your dazed state. When you awoke to the sounds of birds chirping and the sun shining you actually felt pretty good but as your eyes looked over to the clock the blood ran from your face.

You ran through the house trying to speed run your morning routine but still managed to make it to work 30 minutes late. Huffing and puffing from the run from the station, you burst through the door crashing into a pile of boxes filled with already organized documents that needed to be sent out. You fell to the ground alongside a frenzy of flying papers. Which resulted in an unpleasant reprimand by your boss loud enough for others to hear.

By the time lunch rolled around, you realized in your panic, you had forgotten to grab your already packed lunch you had put together special the night before. With your last few dollars in your bag you made your way to the corner deli and bought yourself a sandwich.

You chose to eat back to your desk, to make up for the lost time in the morning. Never great at multitasking, you began to take your first bite but distracted by your work your sandwich missed your mouth and made its home on your white blouse below. You just looked down in disbelief. “Why, literally just why.” You thought to yourself. As if you weren’t already embarrassed enough now you had to walk around looking like you were just attacked.

Your day continued to be a shit show as everyone seemed like their lives were also turning to shit because everyone was just so on edge. There were multiple fires to put out and a stick up everyone’s ass. Especially the interns that were tasked with putting back the papers you had graciously destroyed this morning. You could feel their eyes on you most of the day as they were pretty pissed but to be honest you couldn’t blame them. You watched the time slowly tick by as if it was actually purgatory and you’d be stuck in this office for the rest of eternity.

The hum of the lights were making your head ache. The smell of spilled food on the blouse was making you nauseous. The way everyone’s noises were rubbing you the wrong way, every click of a pen, every cough in the distance, every bump to your work space. You were on the verge of a total meltdown. Your leg began to bounce and your fingers tapped hard against your desk. Sweat began to roll down your forehead as it seemed to get hotter and hotter by the second.

You quickly arose from your seat and made your way to the bathroom for a moment of peace. You peaked your head into the restroom and to your amazement you were met with an empty room. Slipping into a stall you sat down, even though you didn’t l have to go, you just needed to step away. The cool air flowed around the room and you took a deep breath to ground yourself.

You reached for your phone and stared down at the screen. Scrolling through your contacts and hovered over Severus' name. Unsure if you should text him, not wanting to bother him with your trivial little problems, you quickly click your phone shut and slip it back into your pocket, or so you thought. You stand again and you must have only half shoved it down because the next thing you know you are fishing your now soaked phone from the toilet below.

You just couldn’t believe your luck today. You were half tempted to believe that someone had put a hex out against you. You just couldn’t catch a break and when the downpour began out of nowhere on your way home you just wanted to lay down in the middle of the street and let Jesus take the wheel of someone's car and take you out of your misery.

The keys falling from your hands was really the last straw though. You were so close to finally escaping the hell that was your day and you just had to endure it that little second longer. One final kick to the ribs. The tears just started flowing and with big loud sobs you were sitting there on your steps in the pouring rain crying as if no one who passed by couldn’t see you.

You were interrupted when the front door opened and you saw Severus’ wide eyed looking down at you in utter confusion. Before he could even ask you what happened you said “I… everything has just gone wrong! I was late! Lunch!” You gesture down to the large stains on your chest as Severus quickly darts his eyes down and back up to you. “My phone?!? This fucking tsunami!! And the keys! The fucking keys!!” You cry out, head now in your hands, still sprawled out on the ground.

Without words Severus swoops you up off the steps and brings you inside and up the stairs to the bathroom. Your muffled cries vibrated into his chest. This wasn’t the first time Severus had seen you have a bit of a meltdown. He wasn’t shy of having his own meltdown here and there but yours were definitely more of emotional meltdowns.

When your relationship first got off the ground and the first time the world got a little overwhelming he wasn’t quite sure what to do but he’s a smart man. He observed your actions and what things could trigger big emotions and he tried his best to counteract those stressors but life wasn’t something you can control.

When he saw you soaking wet crying on the porch he knew it was time for operation atomic damage control. When things were at its peak and there was no simple pat on the back “everything will be ok” pep talk that would fix this. He made his way with you to the bathroom and sat you down on the counter for a moment.

He opened up the curtain and began to fill the bathtub. Not forgetting to add a few pumps of your favorite bubble bath scent. He left the room and came back with a potion of silverish blue liquid. Making his way back to you he places his large palm on one side of your face and peppered your forehead in soft kisses. “I’m sorry your day was sour, my love. I think this should help relieve some stress” He whispers softly down to you.

You still have tears falling but with the kisses you are now quiet in his hands trying to savor his warm touch. You let him place the vial to your lips not even questioning what the liquid even was. “Do you need some alone time? I want to join you but if you need space I understand.” He asks softly in between kisses. Severus is the only person who you want around during these moments of sadness.

He was the strong quiet type through and through. He made you feel safe and loved even if you hadn’t even spoken. Just his presence was enough. You shook your head yes between his palms and he smiled down to you. using his thumbs he gently wiped the remaining tears from your eyes and kissed your head once more before turning his attention back to the bath.

The air was thick with steam and the smell of the bubble bath calms you down. Severus reached down to you and helped relieve you from your soiled wet clothes. Sometimes you needed to be babied a bit and this was one of those moments. He was so gentle as he slipped you off the counter and into the warm soapy water in the awaiting claw foot tub across the room.

Letting out a deep sigh as your cold skin met with the warm water, finally able to begin washing away the worries of the day. Severus moved to retrieve a low stool to sit on and sat it beside you. “Is the water the correct temperature?” He asked down to you. “Mmm yes it’s perfect.” You replied, sinking down further into the bubbles.

He chuckled as he watched you melt away in the soapy water below. His hand slipped over yours as it rested on the side gripping the cool porcelain. His large hand enveloped yours and gently rubbed into your tired skin. The world seemed to begin to melt away and your body became fuzzy and light. “Sev what did you give me?” You asked softly with eyes still closed.

“I knew you never paid attention in class.” He chuckled deeply “it’s The Draught of Peace, you learn it in fifth year but it is a pretty difficult potion to brew.” You could only hum in response as the potion was taking full effect by now. Your once tense limbs were loose and the headache that had formed from your fits of crying had now disappeared.

The added stimulation of the steaming water and soft kisses Severus was planting down on the back of your hand were making your body tingle. It felt so good just to be able to forget about your troubles for a moment. To be completely taken care of by Severus in your moment of need.

You relaxed in the tub for a while letting the warm water turn your body into a prune. After a bit of letting you decompress Severus reached for your bottle of shampoo and gently motioned for you to raise up. The cool gel sent a shiver down your back when he began to massage it into your scalp.

He watched you push your head back into his lathered touch, eyes closed savoring the pampering he wasn’t completely accustomed to showing. He smiled down at you, savoring the view of you pushing yourself to be closer to him.

He would never say this out loud but it was almost as if he could feel the love flowing between the two of you. Right from his fingertips and into you and back around again. He crumpled at the fact that after the mess of a day you had you found solace within him.

You felt comfort and safety in his presence. No matter the horrors of the work day you knew you could come home and fall into his arms and he would help you. Of course you would do the same with him but he wasn’t too accustomed to falling into anyone’s arms willingly (lol), but, you knew if he ever needed it you’d be right there for him.

He washed and conditioned your hair and helped you wash your back when the time came. He was there ready with a soft and warm towel that he had heated up with a flick of his wand. He wrapped you up tightly and made your way into the bedroom to get your coziest pjs, which was just one of his shirts.

While you changed you heard a knock at the door and an exchange between Sev and someone else. By the time you made it down to the living room, in need of a good trash tv show to binge, you noticed piles of Chinese takeaways spread out on the coffee table. “Sev you are one beautiful man you know that right?” You said looking over to him. “Well I do try my best” he said with a laugh

You slithered your way over to him and wrapped your arms around his waist. He instantly met your forehead once more are planted kisses down on it. You smiled feeling his lips against your skin. “Thank you for the kisses.” You cooed up to him. “Always my absolute pleasure, my love.”

[hirocimacruiser]

Tommykaira M20B Tuned GC8 Impreza WRX

Challenge to the highest peak! Tommykaira's confidence for running seekers

The M20b, a complete machine with overwhelming "hyperdimensional" running, is now even more powerful.

The highest potential hidden in the boxer sound goes beyond the output and torque numbers and is active in a wide power field, and its response supports the drivability unique to Tommykaira tune.

The 4WD and well-developed tuned suspension provide excellent cornering characteristics with high stability and controllability.

At all times of acceleration, the sense of speed that responds sharply to the accelerator is unique to Tommy Kaira's tuning spirit.

The M20b is an unbeatable machine that combines sports car pedigree with a WRC champion.

Intense acceleration G that transcends dimensions realizes the ultimate in driving.

●Interior

A driving cockpit that invites the driver of the M20b into the world of WRC. A 36.5cm diameter genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel provides the smooth steering work required by works drivers. The top of the stress-free, short-stroke shift boot features a machined aluminum shift knob. An original console box made of carbon three-dimensional molding with a triple gauge meter that meets the demands of hard driving. The center panel features a 260 km/h speedometer that stands out in Tommy Kaira red, as well as original Tommy Kaira meters. The cockpit, made of silver and carbon, is a functionally beautiful space dedicated to driving.

●Engine

An uncompromising accumulation of theory and prototypes. Tommykaira's confidence. Maximum output 297ps. Maximum torque 34.3kgm. A power unit that stands at the very top. Tommykaira's tradition and track record speak for itself, with characteristics and excellent response across the entire range that go beyond the potential expressed in numbers. It produces drivability with plenty of power befitting a pure sports car, and acceleration G that transports you to a different dimension.

●Front bumper spoiler

Tommy Kaira's original design spoiler has large openings above and below the bumper line for the air intake to maximize the cooling effect. Together with a pair of fog lamps, it creates an aggressive front view and brings out the M20b's presence.

●Rear wing

The rear wing, which gives an impression of a strong rear form, is made of glass fiber with a two-stage bridge. The high rectification effect in the high speed range is reflected in the improvement of stability through downforce at high speeds.

●Side decal

The flowing Tommykaira is the confidence and pride of a tuned car.

[bethanythebogwitch]

Wet Beast Wednesday: Cuvier's beaked whale

Today's Wet Beast Wednesday post is going to be a deeper dive than usual, because this week's post is about the deepest-diving whale. Beaked whales are an elusive and poorly-understood family known for diving to extreme depths. Of the 24 known species, Cuvier's beaked whale is the most well-known. Dive in (get it?) to learn about this cryptic cetacean.

(Image: a Cuvier's beaked whale underwater. It is a small whale similar in appearance to a bottlenose dolphin, though stockier and with a shorter snout. The dorsal fin is far back on the body Its body is gray and covered in white, circular scars, likely bites from cookie cutter sharks. End ID)

Beaked whales are poorly-studied because of their remote habitats and tendency to spend more time underwater than other whales. It is also often hard to distinguish between different species without a close examination. The name comes from their skulls, which are notably toothless and elongated around the mouth, making them look like they have beaks. Beaked whales only have one pair of teeth and they only grow out in males. Female beaked whale teeth remain in the gums and never grow. Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris), sometimes called the goose-beaked whale, is large for a beaked whale, with the larger males maxing out at 7 meters (23 ft) and 3.5 tons. They resemble dolphins in body shape, but with robust and stocky bodies. Their bodies are gray to light brown while the heads are lighter in color, especially in males. The melon is relatively small and the mouth is shorter than in most beaked whales, making it easier to differentiate them. The melon is an organ found in toothed whales that aids in echolocation.

(image: a beaked whale peaking its head out of the water. It is likely a male due to its white face. Its back is densely covered in long, whit scars. End ID)

Beaked whales have multiple adaptations to deep diving. During dives, the heart rate decreases and blood flow is redirected to more important organs and tissues. The lungs collapse, leaving oxygen storage to the hemoglobin in the blood and myoglobin in the muscles. Long periods of time without breathing results in the buildup of lactic acid in the blood, which can be toxic. Beaked whales have enlarged spleens and livers that may help filter lactic acid out of the blood. Their bodies are very streamlined and the flippers can be held very tightly against the body to reduce drag. There are likely other adaptations for very deep and very long dives that have not been studied.

(Image: the skeleton of a Cuvier's beaked whale. It is somewhat short for a whale, with small flippers. The skull is long and flat. End ID)

Cuvier's beaked whale is the most widely-distributed beaked whale, being found worldwide in tropical to temperate waters. They prefer to swim in very deep water and are rarely seen near shore. Cuvier's beaked whale holds the record for the deepest and longest dive of any marine mammal. The records (recorded by satellite tags) for depth was a dive to 2,992 m (9,816 ft) and for length was a 222 minute (about 3.75 hours) dive. The whales will usually make multiple shallower dives to around 500 m (1,640 ft) between each deep dive, possibly to give their bodies time to recover while still searching for food. They spend very little time at the surface between dives, usually no more than 8 minutes. These short surface intervals may be to avoid predators like orcas. Occasionally, longer surface intervals of several hours have been observed. Their hunting behavior changes depending on how deep they dive. On shallower dives, they remain silent, possibly to avoid being overheard by predators, while on deep dives, they use echolocation to find prey in the darkness of the deep ocean. Cuvier's beak whale hunts via suction. They open their mouths while retracting the tongue and enlarging the throat to create a vacuum that sucks prey into their mouths, which is then swallowed whole. Dissections have revealed that squid make up over 80% of their diet. The whales forage in small pods that coordinate their dives and hunting strategy. It has been speculated that the teeth of males are used to fight over access to females. Males have been found with scars that would seem to fit being raked with another male's teeth. Males also generally have more scars than females, which would be consistent with them fighting each other. Almost nothing is known about beaked whale reproduction, though calves do live with their mothers as in other whales.

(Image: a Cuvier's beaked whale jumping out of the water. End ID)

Little is known about the conservation needs of Cuvier's beaked whale. They are likely the most abundant species of beaked whale due to their wide distribution. They are known to be threatened by entanglements in fishing nets and have been harvested by whalers in the past. They may be targeted by the Japanese whaling industry, but it is difficult to be sure due to the secrecy of said industry. Cuvier's beaked whale is known to be vulnerable to sonar, especially mid-range sonar. They have been observed avoiding areas where sonar is used and use of sonar has been correlated to mass strandings and symptoms of decompression sickness (the bends). It is possible that the sonar drives them to ascend from dives too quickly, leading to potentially fatal gas embolisms. Notably, several mass strandings happened in the Canary Islands while naval exercises were performed there. Once those exercises stopped, the mass strandings stopped as well. Cuvier's beaked whale was described and named by naturalist, zoologist, paleontologist, and virulent racist and misogynist Georges Cuvier, who described it using a skull he thought was a fossil. There has been a small push recently to begin using the name goose-beaked whale instead to keep from honoring him.

(Image: a Cuvier's beaked whale poking its head out of the water. Its body is light gray, with a few scars. End ID)

[teamnick]

@.pierregasly Disqualified in qualifying. Gutted as we had maximised our package getting to Q2 in P13 after a very difficult weekend for us so far. We had a peak on the fuel flow meter which exceeded the limit for a very brief time following a slow upshift on my fastest lap which made us loose a tenth and a half in the end so thats a shame as we didn’t gain any performance but the rule is the rule. We will fight our best from last tomorrow.

[morihaus]

Companion

In Tsae, there was the peace that came from infinite wisdom. In Boesha, there was the hunger that came from the ignorant void. In this duality, they were the best companions to each other.

Before her naming, Boesha was nothing but a thin, ugly layer of scum from the river's edge, washed to the bottom with thousands of identical kin. When the River's Daughter brought her revelation to the surface and gave these spirits a place to plant themselves and grow, taught them language to speak and alphabets to name themselves, Boesha made her name mean devotion, ambition, and passion, all feelings that stirred when she looked upon the face of her teacher.

Love blossomed in that dull gray valley where creation began because Boesha loved Tsae, she loved her words, her dream, her crescent moon smile on her face like the night sky. She was her most accomplished student, learning to create new words more quickly than any other of her followers. Boesha invented the sword to defend creation, and although she never succeeded in these battles with the scaled sons of Ka, she never ceased, and Tsae always nursed her wounds, telling her student: "pain and fear are better teachers than I." But this was lost on Boesha, who made war against pain and fear to disprove such a claim. When her fellow student Okii invented fealty, Boesha strove to outdo him and prove herself more devoted to her teacher. She climbed the tallest peaks of the valley to the gilded palace of heaven's emperor and snuck in as a handmaiden, wherein she learned the secrets of rhyme and meter and carried them back down the mountain to make poetry and song; she sung odes to the River's Daughter and honored her through art, through creation, despite her destructive nature. Tsae cherished this and came down upon her, flowing like the night, embracing her head to her breast where Boesha heard the undiluted thrum of Tsaescence for the very first time.

The previous 12 worlds were created by happenstance, the chaotic intermingling of Heaven and River, and jealously, to stay atop his throne in Heaven, Ka sent his prince and his brothers to consume these worlds, divesting power from all others than him. "No more," Tsae said, for the next world would be her Lantern, the flame that shall guide all spirits to the True Path to Mastery.

Discarded pieces of the 12-- sunken to the river's depths, carried out by powerful spirits there, even some from the trophy hall of Ka's palace-- were sewn together by Tsae and her followers. Myn, Zisa, Nyfa, and Ilni led their own vast retinues in a great concerted effort to create a world too great to consume and too powerful to defeat. To even try would destroy Alduin and his eaters, but Tsae wanted them to try. This was her cunning scheme: Ka would try and claim this world like all the rest, his scions would be moths to the flame of the lantern, irresistibly drawn to their ultimate doom. No spirit could escape this lantern they built. No matter how great, they would be all be trapped and they would all be burned. From their ashes, the pettiest of all spirits, the mortals, would rise to live, to know languages to speak and alphabets to name themselves, and to learn the road to a new heaven of their own making. It was their destiny, Tsae knew, to defeat the dragon and finally win freedom for all spirits great and small.

If Ka wanted to control this world, as he had controlled all previous, he would enter it, and then the greatest king of all spirits would finally know the bite of mortal flame.

But there were dissenters within the valley, even at the river's shore well-loved by its daughter.

Okii, rival student to Boesha, grew fearful and weak at the enormity of their task. His faith in Tsae wavered and he sought a simpler road to immortality: he threw himself to the feet of the scaled emperor Ka and pleaded to be made one of his sons. The path of Tsaescence was long and harsh with no guarantee of reward for all who sacrificed themselves, while the shameful road of subservience only demanded one's pride in exchange. Okii was too quick to renounce his Teacher and tell Ka of her plot to be renamed as his son.

The Lantern had almost worked as planned. Gods, devils, and all other inscrutable names flocked to it as they would to any other world, unknowing of its true purpose to uplift the meek; even Alduin and his brothers had fanned out from Aka-Moot to spread their dominion over this world. But as Tsae and her four cardinal students continued their work, Ka exposed the trick as secreted to him by Okii and turned his armies against Tsae and hers. Boesha was her general, for Tsae's nature was creation-through-limitation and though she wove pain and fear into her world, she could not take up arms in her own name. But Boesha, second part of her, has fought and warred in her name since the beginning.

The war was glorious and brave, but its end was inevitable. Ka's dragons and allied spirits were too many and too strong, so many of Tsae's students had given themselves up to become the world and could no longer resist the dragon's tongue.

Tsae never stopped her work, her compassion for her followers and her descendants was so great that she meditated and prayed for them while her warriors battled furiously. On one occasion, she received a visitor. It was Okii, who she recognized as her student, even now that he had accepted the serpent's foul mark. Okii betrayed his Teacher a second time by stealing her away to her execution grounds. As Boesha fought in defense of Tsae, first part of her, she had no way of knowing the darkness that transpired in Ka's earthly palace, where the spirits of Heaven gathered to exact their revenge.

The armies of Tsae thought themselves victorious when Ka's dragons retreated, but all too late they realized why. Devoted Boesha made haste to find her Teacher, blazing ahead of her warriors, but even she could not make it in time.

In a circle of jealous and fearful gods, Tsae's body lay headless on the floor.

Boesha's wailing made the whole of the lantern flicker. She dove to her knees to embrace her Teacher's body, pressing her head to her breast and weeping tears as black as the river as the thrum of Tsaescence beat in hear ear. But this was all that could be heard. Tsae had no more mouth to speak, no more lips to smile, not even the eyes to weep with her at this final farewell.

Ka had sent Alduin to carry her head as a standard throughout creation and strike fear into mortals, sending them cowering before the might of their betters. Now, Ka demanded Okii destroy Boesha and put an end to Tsae's movement.

Tear-stricken, Boesha knew Okii's face even covered in scales. She immediately realized his betrayal and fell upon him like a storm of howling blades.

Their battle fell from Ka's palace to the empty battlefields below, where Boesha sank her teeth into Okii's flesh. His dragon blood burned through her, she continued to devour him until there was nothing left of the power he spurned his teachings for, and his heavenly splendor was sullied and made dull gray once more. Through this action, she proved that Tsae's people could take that very godly power he coveted so by way of their own strength, and that he had undone himself for nothing. Unworthy of even his name, Boesha ate this as well, leaving him a pile of refuse blowing in the wind.

Like Okii, Ka undid himself and his children by sending his pawn to clash with Boesha, for her hunger was always destined to swallow and steal the power of dragons. Forever more, she would carry it to mortals, imbuing them with the might to raise great armies against Ka's children and avenge her Teacher, her Lover, and her best Companion.

[saturnville]

garden kisses.

pairing:college!shuri xblack! reader. warning: fluuuuuff content: in which they finally see each other after time apart. song: garden kisses by giveon & say less by anthony ramos note: the concept of college/hbcu!shuri is NOT my own. the creator is @vargskelegore and should be acknowledged as such! full credit to the creator <3

Paranoia sunk into her being. The once faint sounds of sirens alerting the city of the authorities grew louder and louder with each growing second. The rate of her heartbeat increased, each moment passing only stirring up a wary feeling in the depths of his core. 

The steering wheel seemed thicker, and her hands were clammy, sliding off the top of the thick rubber. The sirens got louder. Her eyes flickered toward the electronic speedometer on the dash. 65. She eyed the sign to her left, just a few meters away from a top sign on the corner. Speed Limit 40. She'd never been so desperate to see her. 

Blue lights peaked over the hill she'd glided over. Her eyelids fluttered momentarily and his lips moved slowly, sending a silent prayer to the goddess she didn't believe in.

Her foot lifted from the gas, the acceleration decreasing with ease. The blue lights flew straight past her and swerved behind the car in front of her. Good. She'd had too many run-ins with the authorities in America. She pressed down on the gas again and with a light jerk, her car sped down the street.

It only took a total of fifteen minutes to get from point A to point B, the dorm where she laid her head at night. He only hoped she’d let her stay the whole night and not just for a portion of it.

The engine cut off as she parked next to her vehicle—a black Toyota Camry that had been passed down from her older brother.

Her nimble fingers danced across her phone screen to alert her of her presence. Come up. Roommate is gone, was her response. She raced out of the car and dashed toward the elevator quicker than an Olympian track star. 

Her footsteps were heavy as she walked down the narrow hallway full of different living areas. Hers was at the end of the hall, away from the commotion and possible distraction of the other residents and their guests. Away from the possibility of having her pulled away at any given moment. 

She wondered what she looked like. Was she dressed in her business suit or had she traded it for an oversize tee shirt and sweatpants? Were her thick, natural locks on display, full and flowing? The door peeled open slowly, and the strong scent of tropical body butter surrounded her.

“Hi,” she, Kenzi, greeted with a small smile. Her simple greeting went over his head. Such a beautiful woman, she was. She hated basking in the beauty of her for too long because she was well aware that the beauty that rested within her soul was far greater, but for the sake of everything holy. Her gaze was leering as she stood in front of her. Kenzi looked relaxed and peaceful. Remnants of a long day’s makeup still sat on her face but her work clothes had been replaced by a viridian green night slip and a robe. Her hair, long braids, was still intact and styled in a messy bun at her neck. 

“Come in.” She sidestepped to make room for her entry. Shuri slowly peeled her shoes off her feet and looked around her apartment-style dorm. Still looked the same, she noticed, save for the new black and white paintings scattered throughout. 

“You got here quickly,” Kenzi spoke in a hushed tone. “Speed your way here or somethin’?” Shuri's eyes followed her wandering body. The slip complimented her skin wonderfully. It was thin, too. Every curve and roll was emphasized through the material. The neckline was deep and showcased the swell of her chest, and the thin straps showcased her strong shoulders that she couldn’t wait to trail an array of kisses down. 

“Something like that,” she replied. She threw a smile over her shoulder before returning to fish for two glasses in her neatly organized cabinet. “So, you rush to the cabinet but don’t greet me?”

“I said hello."

“Barely.” Shuri scoffed with her hands across her chest. The sleeves of her purple tracksuit jacket ruffled.

Kenzi's eyebrow rose. “You wanted me to climb on you like a monkey or something as a form of greeting?”

Shuri pushed off the island and stepped towards her. “Wouldn’t be so bad.” She bracketed her body by placing her hands on either side of her, keeping her exactly where she wanted her. She lowered her head to her neck, the tip of her nose brushing against her soft skin. Shuri peppered a few kisses beneath Kenzi's ear cupping her neck with her hand, ghosting her lips over Kenzi's. It was a teasing game that she loved to play, and oftentimes, Kenzi played along, but there was no time for games this time. 

Kenzi reached for her lips, capturing them with her own dominantly. If walls could talk, they’d giggle at how they looked like lovestruck teenagers reuniting after a few days apart. A frantic kiss was exchanged with heavy breathing, teeth clattering, and hands wandering. Shuri's back hit the front door and a moan escaped her lips. Her gentle hands cradled Kenzi’s face before traveling down her shoulders where her robe rested. She pushed the fluffy material down and her palms followed the trail past her waist and down her hips, which she gripped tightly. 

A sweet sound from her lips spurred her further. Kenzi’s wandering hands tugged at the string that secured Shuri's sweatpants around her slim waist while Shuri's hands danced along the curve of her bottom before scooping her in her arms. 

“Missed you, Princess…” Kenzi breathed against her lips once Shuri laid her against the plush couch cushion. 

Shuri's light eyes met her deeper ones, fiery desire exchanged between four orbs. “Missed you, too…”

[tokidokitokyo]

茨城県

Japanese Prefectures: Kantō - Ibaraki

都道府県 (とどうふけん) - Prefectures of Japan

Learning the kanji and a little bit about each of Japan’s 47 prefectures!

Kanji・漢字

茨　いばら、かや、くさぶき、シ、ジ　briar, thorn

城　しろ、き、ジョウ　castle

県　ケン　prefecture

関東　かんとう　Kanto, region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures

Prefectural Capital (県庁所在地) : Mito (水戸市)

Amidst sprawling fields of beautiful flowers, Ibaraki also hosts Tsukuba Science City, Japan's premier research center and the home of Japan's space agency and numerous museums. Ibaraki is known historically for being the home of the Mito branch of the Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period and has long been associated with notable events in Japanese history. The first Nuclear Energy Research Institute was founded here in 1956. You can see space exhibits, actual space craft, and simulations at Tsukuba Space Center.

Outside of the major cities there are many natural areas to explore in the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-national Park. Hitachi Seaside Park is famous in the spring for its carpets of blooming blue nemophila. Kairaku-en is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Mt. Tsukuba is a famous night view spot with a view of the Kanto Plain, including Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Sky Tree, with a ropeway for convenient access. Ibaraki is also a major producer of natto.

Recommended Tourist Spot・おすすめ観光スポット

Fukuroda Falls (Fukuroda no Taki) - 袋田の滝

Photo by Own work, CC BY 3.0, Link

One of the three most beautiful waterfalls in Japan, Fukuroda Falls is a 120-meter tall cascading waterfall in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture in the remote hills of the town of Daigo. It is also on the registered list of the Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan (determined by the Ministry of Environment). These falls are also called the Yodo Falls (Yodo no Taki) because the water stream falls on four large rock faces. It is also said that the renowned monk Saigyo Hoshi greatly praised the falls by saying that you should view the different beauty of the falls in all four (yo) seasons.

They are particularly attractive in early November with the peak autumn foliage as well as peak water flow. There are several different views of the waterfall, and you cannot view it in its entirety all at the same time. Within the Fukuroda Waterfall complex there are neon tunnels and elevators to take you to different levels and viewing platforms. It is said that you will be successful in love if you find a heart in the waterfall. There are also numerous hot springs nearby.

Regional Cuisine - 郷土料理

Monkfish Hot Pot - あんこう鍋

Photo by yosshi / CC BY-SA 2.0

The monkfish (also referred to as angler fish, goosefish, depending on the source I found) is a prized delicacy of Ibaraki and is best eaten fresh. Because these fish are too soft and slimy to cut up on a chopping board, they are prepared using the traditional tsurushi-giri technique, which involves cutting up the fish while suspended from a hook. In Japan, almost all parts of the monkfish are eaten, including fins, skin, gills, liver, stomach, ovaries and flesh—referred to as the “seven tools of the monkfish” in Japanese. The steamed liver is called ankimo and is considered a delicacy that may be eaten alone, or added to the hotpot soup for extra flavor. Anko nabe (monkfish hot pot) is a seasonal favorite consisting of monkfish, vegetables, and flavored broth.

Ibaraki Dialect・Ibaraki-ben・茨城弁

りんごあっけ？　ringo akke?

Standard Japanese: りんごありますか？ (ringo arimasu ka?) English: Do you have any apples?

あしにあおなじみできちった　ashi ni aonajimi dekichitta

Standard Japanese: 足に青あざができちゃった (ashi ni aoaza ga dekichatta) English: I have a bruise on my leg

ごじゃっぺなやつだ　(gojyappe na yatsu da)

Standard Japanese: いい加減な人; やくにっ立たない人 (iikagen na hito; yaku ni tatanai hito) English: He's a good-for-nothing person

「行ってもいがっぺ？」　(itte mo igappe?) 「来たらいがっぺ」　(kitara igappe)

Standard Japanese: 「行ってもいいですか？」 「来てもいいですよ」 ("itte mo ii desu ka?" "kite mo ii desu yo") English: "Is it alright if I come?" "Yes please come"

あれは犬だっぺ　(are wa inu dappe)

Standard Japanese: あれは犬です (are wa inu desu) English: That is a dog

いがい車だな　(igai kuruma da na)

Standard Japanese: 大きい車ですね (ookii kuruma desu ne) English: That's a big car, isn't it

杖がおっちょれる　(tsue ga occhoreru)

Standard Japanese: 杖が折れた (tsue ga oreta) English: The cane broke in half

カラスををおっとばす　(hato o ottobasu)

Standard Japanese: カラスを追い払う (hato o oiharau) English: Drive away the crows

その日、大事？　(sono hi, daiji?)

Standard Japanese: その日、大丈夫？ (sono hi, daijyoubu?) English: Is that day ok for you?

[hangeslefteye]

Hange Relationship Headcanons/İmagines

Aaah Hange my beloved <3

Hange's love language surely would be physical touch and quality time but she's canonically a little shy and makes her attention known by going sideways and she's not directly flirty or romantic in a traditional way.

İf she's interested in you she's her own authantic self again but much kinder and caring also somehow 7/24 around to observe you even without directly talking to you.

But...she's quite talkative anyways.

And no she doesn't only talk about titans and she can even hold herself back from doing that because she knows this displease other people but she wants to show you her best.

Very much like Armin she must own some interesting -possibly banned or super top secret- books that explain outer world,beyond the walls.She'd love to share it with you and to hear your opinions on it.

She'd also love just to sit on the walls and chill 50 meters above without doing anything else.Since nobody dares to get close to the walls she has a secret happy place there.But she would show it to you whole heartedly even if you are not a soldier.

İmagine lying on the walls,50 meters off ground and daydreaming with Hange as you two talk about uncertainities and possibilities beyond the horizon.

Her majestic hair would flow with the cool spring wind and her glasses would reflect the pink sunset before she takes them off and you would see the warmest shade of brown in her eyes &lt;;3

But if she's feeling extra energetic that day/night she can take you out for horse riding in the huge forest.

Suprise,she loves to race xD But I'd say lose it on purpose so you get to hear her sweet chantings.

Also she's lazy.

İf you guys rode too far she simply doesn't have the energy to go back.

You have to camp.

But suprise again, she 'forgot' her camping equipments at home.

SO THERE WAS ONLY ONE BED.

You guys...you are literally a teddy bear the moment she falls 'asleep' xD

She's a very aggresive cuddler but very warm and comfy at the same time.

Levi says she doesn't bathe but he has OCD sooo I'd say she's clean enough and I always imagined her to have a somewhat earthy,musky and cinnamon likely soothing smell.

Also around the campfire she'd cook for you :) She doesn't look like she knows what she's doing and throwing whatever into the pan but suprisingly it turns out quite good.

Aaah since she was cooking, Sawney and Bean were also very good cooks :) You know,original ones that cannibalised more than 500 humans :)

Hange and her funfacts are a package deal you better get interested.

And if you do, one day you get to met Titan!(Sawney + Bean)

But when you are around them, she's suprisingly responsible which will shock everybody including Levi,Mike and Moblit.

She won't let you get too close yet she still wants you to tickle Bean and she'll laugh with Bean as you go on xD

İf they manage to capture some more titans she'll name one after you.

She'll proudly explain to the titan where their name is coming from and at one point it will get uncomfortably personal for everybody else included in the naming ceremony xD

But I can imagine her peak trust in you would be about titans since she's always shamed on it.

After titans, eventually she lets it loose and you get yourself an incredibly cuddly and clingy Hange that will glue herself on you.

And of course she'd kiss you for the first time when you two dive in the recently discovered ocean.You guys dreamed about is for years and now she forever wants to remember this moment with you in it.She'd give you the cutest and the most innocent underwater peck ever <3

Or it was a desperate moment and she was quite sure both of you were going to die.She thought 'now or never' and dived in for the most passionate kiss you ever had but when you both survived she was a little terrified :D

[pix4japan]

Awamata Falls: Enjoy Meditation and Forest Bathing・粟又の滝：森林浴が楽しめるパワースポット

Location: Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 12:37・2024/07/10

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP + 10-stop ND filter 45 mm ISO 200 for 2.0 sec. at ƒ/8

The Awamata Saterfall is considered the most famous in the Yoro Valley of Chiba’s Boso area, as noted by the local municipality. It flows gracefully down a 100-meter rock face, resembling a natural waterslide and creating a picturesque scene perfect for landscape photography.

At the base of the falls lies a shallow pond, extending into a stream that is popular during summer. Young families flock here, seeking a safe environment for children to play and interact with nature.

Promotional materials from the Chiba Prefectural Government, the Chiba Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association, and Otaki Town encourage visits in autumn. As temperatures drop to a more comfortable level, the valley transforms into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, typically peaking from November to early December. Otaki Town proudly touts this foliage spectacle as one of Chiba Prefecture's finest.

The Tourism Division of Otaki Town reminds visitors to pack out their trash and note that barbecues are prohibited in Yoro Valley and surrounding areas. Please follow the "Leave No Trace" principles and be mindful of your surroundings.

Access details and sources for further reading available in my full write-up, (1-minute read): https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20240710-falls

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

Exploring Russia’s Krenitsyna Volcano

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photo of Onekotan Island while orbiting over the northwest Pacific Ocean. Onekotan is part of the Kuril Islands, an archipelago extending between the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and Hokkaido in Japan. The photo shows Krenitsyna Volcano, located on the southern side of the island.

The low-oblique angle of the photograph accentuates the terrain, particularly cliffs, coastlines, and mountains. Note that the photo has been rotated (north is down) to minimize an optical illusion known as relief inversion.

The Tsar-Rusyr caldera is the crater-like depression visible in this image. Calderas form when the ground collapses into a partially emptied magma chamber during a large eruption. This caldera is surrounded by steep 300-meter (1000-foot) cliffs that cast shadows along the eastern interior of the volcano.

The caldera holds the blue waters of Kol’tsevoye Lake, which contrasts with the surrounding vegetated summer landscape. Reaching depths of up to 370 meters (1,200 feet), the lake is one of the deepest in Russia. Its surface reflects sunlight back to the camera, producing sunglint, and it also mirrors the clouds drifting above the central peak.

Situated at the center of the caldera is Krenitsyna Peak, which stands approximately 1,300 meters (4,200 feet) above sea level. The slopes of this stratovolcanic peak consist of dark-colored valleys and ridges, caused by volcanic flows and erosive processes, that reach the surface of Kol’tsevoye Lake. The last eruption of this complex occurred in November 1952 and was categorized as “moderate,” with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 3.

West of the caldera, a mountain system is visible on the right side of the image. This rugged terrain contrasts with the opposite side of the caldera, where the landscape flattens out as it reaches the Pacific Ocean. Small patches of bright snow and ice remain in the valleys between the mountain and the coastline.

Astronaut photograph ISS069-E-71110 was acquired on August 19, 2023, with a Nikon D5 digital camera using a focal length of 1,150 millimeters. It is provided by the ISS Crew Earth Observations Facility and the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Johnson Space Center. The image was taken by a member of the Expedition 69 crew. The image has been cropped and enhanced to improve contrast, and lens artifacts have been removed. The International Space Station Program supports the laboratory as part of the ISS National Lab to help astronauts take pictures of Earth that will be of the greatest value to scientists and the public, and to make those images freely available on the Internet. Additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts can be viewed at the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth. Caption by Chloe Locke, JETS II Contract at NASA-JSC.