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bunny584 · 9 months ago

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OBSESSED: GETO (PT. II)

A/N: I…guys this one is…dirty. For so many reasons. I don’t. I can’t look myself in the eye. Suguru made me do it 😅

C/W: Voyeurism, Mature themes, 18+ (Part I here)

Music inspo: This is SO Chase Atlantic coded

Acceptance.

They say the first step to recovery from addiction is acceptance.

Fine, then.

Suguru Geto’s addiction to you is absolute. And he has no interest in recovery.

He’s accepted it. You own him.

Granted, he didn’t realize just how tight your leash is. Not until last night.

Suguru is a logical, reasonable, creature of habit. He doesn’t need much. Really, he doesn’t.

But fucking you to sleep nightly is non-negotiable.

Or rather, fucking his hand. While watching you watch TV. And swirl a glass of Pinot noir in your gorgeous mouth. With your graceful fingers mindlessly swimming in a bowl of popcorn.

Extra butter. With tons and TONS of salt!

The first time you ordered your side snack at the movie theatre, Suguru almost keeled over.

But then he made the glorious mistake of flickering over to you, mid movie. Just as your index finger slid between those pillow soft lips. Pulling remnants of salt and butter away, leaving a trail of lip gloss behind.

He could’ve sucked it off your finger right there and then.

The way you pistoned in and out of your mouth. Doe-eyed and trained on the screen. Not a thought in your head. It was his gateway drug.

The butterfly effect.

A moment in time that rerouted fate.

His excruciatingly beautiful, platonic best friend, now a visceral need.

And just like any addiction. There were stages.

Denial: He doesn’t see you that way. No, of course not. His mind just got caught in a horny spiral. He’ll snap out of it. Things will go back to normal.

Anger: How could you do this to him? You know how disorienting you are. That smile. Always looking up at him with puppy eyes and parted lips. You’re a cocktease. Begging. Pleading. Needing him to debase you to nothing. Is that it? You want him to ruin you, don’t you? And he could. Fuck you into next week. Until you’re screaming and crying. He’d smear those tears all over his cock and fuck them back into your pouty mouth. It’s what you deserve.

Shame: It’s perverse. You call to vent about your day. He rubs himself raw while you talk. You kiss his cheek. His dick leaks. How could he do this to someone who trusts him like you do?

It was a vicious, muddled cycle. He could barely function around you.

Rushed greetings. Kurt words. Clipped responses. Avoidance.

He had to protect you from his depraved thoughts. Shield you from sordid actions taken in the dark — as if they would spontaneously materialize in the light to harm you.

And they did. But in the opposite way Suguru intended.

“Hey, HEY! Suguru, what the hell is up with you?”

You squeezed his wrist with all your might. It felt like nothing. But the weight in your tone hit him like a freight train.

“What are you talking about?”

“You’ve been distant."

“I’ve been right here.”

“You’ve been distant, Suguru.”

Quartz showers streamed down your beautiful face and his cock quivered. Drooling along his thigh. So. Fucking. Pretty when you cry.

Did you know?

How irresistible you looked?

Glassy eyes. Trembling lips. Vulnerable. Soft enough to hunt.

Did you know?

How he clawed his palm bloody to keep from gripping your neck. Shoving you to your knees. And giving you a reason to whine his name like that again.

“Why won’t you just talk to me?”

“I have to go—“

“I don’t care!”

“Wha—“

“I don’t care!! I don’t care what it is okay? I just…I miss..I miss my best friend.”

You elevated off your heels. No where near eye level, but enough to cradle his face in your dainty hands.

And God dammit. He might as well have been wearing a dog tag with your name on it.

If lost, return to Owner.

Between your misty eyes. Swollen lips. Face like a canvas to paint with his cum. He bit back a pathetic groan. And choked out an apology.

Most importantly, he made a promise to never hollow out your friendship like that again.

So, instead he fills it. With ropes of his arousal. And fuck, it’s rhapsody.

The stages. The anger, disbelief, shame…it was worth it. Because this ecstasy? It’s sublime.

Constant ascension. Never once reaching cruising altitude.

…which made the fall agonizing.

Last night, in a sick, twisted turn of fate - his camera feed cut off.

One minute Suguru is pumping into his abused rubber cocksleeve. Sliding his eyes up and down your hips until he was dizzy in the head. Pre cum squelching out of the little space between his cock and the ring of his 5th battered toy. Unintelligible praises leaking out of him, cementing his devotion. And just as the curtains began to fall on his vision. Balls heavy and hot with his seed—

Then he saw nothing.

Suguru couldn’t recognize the man in his room last night. Fingers aching. Mind racing. Dick red, angry, pulsating for its one and only vice.

Alarm bells rang between his ears. Crash landing into an abyss. Mayday.

Mayday.

In that moment. He knew he needed more. More skin. More angles. More you.

And so, he’s standing outside your Pilates studio @ 7:28 PM. Two minutes until you’re done.

A Dragonfruit smoothie rests in his hand.

And a new camera system rests in his back pocket.

———

“Ugh, I needed that.”

You sling a cold eucalyptus towel around your neck.

“And I need him.” The comment emanates from one of your girlfriends. Both of you rounding the corner out of the studio.

Suguru.

You don’t have to look out the glass windows to know exactly who she is referring to.

“I mean, seriously. How can you not climb him like a—“

“Stop it!!” Your protest made less believable because of your sheepish giggles.

“We’re just friends.” You mutter. Pulling your gym bag out of the front lockers.

Yeah, who are you trying to convince? Her? Or yourself?

Your eyes flicker to your platonic, gorgeous best friend. Raven mane in a glossy, high ponytail. Freely cascading down his back. Curly wisps framing his razor sharp angles.

He stands tall. So Muscular. Quietly masculine. Despite how dreamy his hair is.

“Omg! Your hair!! Whats your routine?” - every woman who meets him, ever.

“Genetics.”

Suguru responds the same way every time with a dimpled smile. The other party is always immediately caught in his web.

His eyes. They lure you in like quicksand. Onyx. Swarming with grey and violet specks. Stormy. Perpetually faraway.

He’s the perfect gentleman. But always a little bit above it all. Just out of reach.

It’s mesmerizing.

You can’t blame the women for trying any and everything for a tiny piece.

Suguru catches your gaze. Silky smile pulls across his lips. He beckons you with one swirl of the liquid gold in his hands.

“What are you doing here, pretty boy?”

“Happy to see you too.” He counters with a low chuckle.

You coax the sweet treat away from him. It’s precisely what you need.

Suguru always has his pulse on you. Somehow he knows where to be and when. Every time.

“Mmm” your eyes flutter shut. Savoring the sickly sweet, cold mush on your tongue.

“Exactly what you wanted?”

“Exactly. Have I told you I love you lately?”

“Not nearly enough.” His baritone hovers over you. Traveling down your spine at light speed.

Has he always sounded this sultry?

You lazily pull yourself out of the sugar-induced dopamine hit.

Suguru moves into you like a storm cloud. Accentuating the comical difference in stature. The world around you slowly dissipates.

Lost in the desert mirage of his gaze. Everything feels conscious.

Your shallow breathing. The thrum of blood surging through your vessels. Heart rattling against its bony cage.

Time stops.

Then it happens all at once.

Before you know what is happening, your best friend’s well built arm is around your waist. His large, veiny hand palming the nape of your neck.

His lips. His plump rosy lips are on yours. Sweet and warm. Pulling, pushing, melding with you into play dough.

He’s delicious.

More delectable than you knew possible.

“Mmmgh” You moan and Suguru takes the space to push his tongue into your mouth. He’s blinding. Expertly tickling the ridges and corners of your mouth. As if to show off just how skilled he is with his tongue.

“S-Suguru..”

He pulls away far before you’re ready. Shocking you out of your lusty daze. For a moment he just rests his moist lips on yours. Exchanging breaths between each other. As if only you two are the source of oxygen around you.

“Wha…what was..”

“There’s a guy burning a crater into your back.” He finally responds. Gruff. Strained. You’ve never seen him without a tight leash around his self-command.

“I didn’t want him thinking he has a chance.”

And just like that, the familiar tame control lines his velvet baritone.

Suguru places a chaste kiss on your cheek before starting to walk in the direction of your apartment. As if the world didn’t just tilt on its axis.

You’re able to maintain a fairly normal conversation with your best friend the entire walk back to your apartment. You both laugh and joke as if he didn’t just fuck your mouth with his tongue. And as if you didn’t feel drunk off of it.

You’re just friends.

…right?

You toss your keys somewhere to your left. In the periphery you see Suguru smile and shake his head. Well aware of your messy tendencies. He leans down to take your keys and place them on the door hook.

The devil on your shoulder is deafening.

Test it.

Test him.

Your hand moves before your mind.

Your fingers hook under your sports bra. Pulling it over your head in one smooth motion. Before your mounds bounce in full view, your arm cups them against your chest.

You turn to Suguru, now topless.

“Gonna hop in the shower for a little. Are you staying for dinner?” Willing your voice to be steady and light. A casual question amidst the mayhem in your mind.

And, as expected, Suguru is the perfect gentleman.

His olive tone is even. Hands slotting into his athletic pants. Faint smile tracing on his lips, dimple apparent in his left cheek.

His eyes don’t falter below your neckline. Not even for a moment.

“Not tonight, pretty. There’s a show I want to catch. Rain check?”

Of course, you’re just friends.

Best friends.

You flash him a genuine smile. Swallowing the nagging flecks of dissappointnent beginning to weave itself within you.

“Rain check!”

And maybe 10 or so minutes after soaking in your steamy shower. Trying to wash the remnants of his kiss out of your memory, you hear your door slamming shut.

You make a mental note to ask about what show he was referring to.

———

Whiskey glides hot and cold down Suguru’s throat.

Back flushed against his desk chair.

Patiently awaiting his 10:00 PM viewing.

His dick is a steel rod. Blushing and moist. Draped in a pair of your used panties. He swiped them on his way out of your apartment.

Suguru drags his palm lazily up and down his shaft. Soaking your lingerie in beads of pre cum. It’s like he’s feeling you rubbing your plush cunt up and down his rod.

Fog is settling opaque in his mind. While he pets the flame stirring between his legs.

You haven’t even come into frame yet. But Suguru admires the pristine view he has of your room. Porcelain duvet messily strewn about. Half open night stand. Magenta vibrator propped against the corner of your drawer.

How often do you touch yourself?

What do you think about?

How pretty do you sound? When you milk pleasure from your dewy core?

“Fuck,” Suguru hisses.

He brings the whiskey glass back to his parted lips. The thought of seeing you work yourself to a peak drove his hand up and down his cock too fast. If he’s not careful he’ll cum before he’s ready.

No.

Not tonight.

Tonight he wants to savor his relapse.

24 hours sober of you was unbearable. He deserves this indulgence.

Suguru tilts his chin up. Damp hair feathering his shoulders and back feels refreshingly cool against the lava circulating beneath his skin.

“You like teasing me don’t you?” He murmurs, slowly pumping his cock through his strained grip.

The way you pulled off your sports bra. Well before you reached your bathroom door. Pretty bedroom eyes raking his face. Testing him. You knew he would go home and feverishly fuck his fist for you. Didn’t you?

A siren’s melody pulls his hazy, dazed attention back to screen.

“There she is.”

Suguru leans closer to his screens. Giving himself kudos for choosing a camera system with audiovisual integration this time around.

You step in full view of his camera and his body stills. Completely statuesque. Mouth ajar. His cock drool dribbling down his stiff hand is the only source of movement in the room.

“Fuck…fucking hell.”

There you stood. Thong as richly colored as the wine in your glass. Accentuating the dramatic dip and swell of your pretty waist and hips. The wavy lines from your slender shoulders to your full tits are enough to make him seasick. Your nipples are so hard. Puffier than he imagined.

You are immaculate.

A divine being. Heaven’s incarnate.

And even if you weren’t. Even if you were the devil. He’d follow you to the depth of hell.

A thick surge of pre cum flicking back against his lower abs pulls him briefly out of his trance. Suguru didn’t realize how hard he was strangling his length. Which is violently jerking in haphazard directions.

Begging for its real owner.

Suguru drags in a deep breath. Reluctantly unraveling his needy hand away from his manhood. Another sip of icy brown liquor.

Savor this.

As if your souls are tied, you take a sip of red wine before settling in your bed. Back against your head board. Feet planted on your plush duvet. You let your knees fall to the side and Suguru nearly drools on himself.

A blooming rose.

Presenting your swollen, misty petals to him for worship. His eyes drop to your core. A thin line of fabric laid so perfectly between your folds.

Suguru has to remind himself that you aren’t in front of him.

And he can’t just dive into your dewy cunt. And nuzzle against your bud. And lap up the honey in between your folds.

You rest your head against the wall. Exposing the delicate lines of your neck. His left hand magnets back to his cock. His right hits the record function on the screen.

You are too special not to capture.

But, even if he couldn’t record you on this system, every moment right now is etched into his mind for an eternity.

Especially the way your dainty fingers travel down your chest, along your torso, beneath the hem of your panties and settle over your clit.

“That’s it, princess.” Suguru chants beneath his clipped breaths. Dragging your soaked underwear along his messy shaft.

He matches his pace to your tiny circles. Small, gorgeous pants tumble out of you.

Your other hand palms at your tits. Pinching and pulling at your pert nipples. Your hips buck at the sweet pleasure and pain.

“Good girl”

His arousal continues to collect at his base, trickling to his inner thighs. The sound of his hilt slamming into his hand fill the room.

“God. S..Suguru…”

His name thunders between his ears.

His name wrapped in that melodic, lusty falsetto of yours.

Suguru’s brain can barely register the way your tits bounce in rhythm with your hands. Pistoning your fingers in and out of your sweet cunt. Ascending to euphoria. He can barely register the way your lips are swollen and abused from your teeth. Or the light sheen of sweat along your collarbones.

“Fuck, Suguru please..” you moan. Both hands now working your flower.

Suguru is slack jawed. Completely short circuited. He cannot move.

Unblinking, he studies you. Hands at his side. Cock spearing high in the air, leaking.

His mind is flooded with the thin, featherlight moans and whines. Sticky arousal leaks from your needy opening around your fingers. Coating your inner thighs. How you twist and groan away from your own pleasure - so clearly overstimulated but not stopping your fingers, anyway.

“Say my name, pretty girl. Say my name.” Suguru rasps out. Sharp pain lightening through him from the dryness in his throat.

And you do. You moan his name when you reach nirvana. Heaving and whining and squirming in your mess. You called for him.

“God, I’m disgusting.”

You laugh through the remnants of your high and bury yourself under the duvet. Lazily tapping the bedside lamp. Bringing Suguru’s private viewing to an end.

And his smile is vulturous.

Suguru’s hand runs the length of his insatiable cock. Slow, lazy strokes. Haphazard twitches pushing out globs of cum. Begging for an encore.

You think you’re disgusting?

Ohhh, sweet girl.

You don’t know the half of it.

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kteezy997 · 8 months ago

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Hi! Could you do one where it's dom Timmy, and reader is his girlfriend's best friend, but he just can't resist her and fucks her at a sleepover, his sister in the next room?

Lots and lots of dirty/degrading talk, dom timmy.

Thanks!

Tag me when you publish, please.

girlfriend's bestie// t.c.

warnings: smut, handjob, some boob play, sex while someone else is in the room, unprotected sex, cheating, dirty talk, calling reader degrading names, cursing, use of the word 'Daddy' (sorry), creampie

Of course he said it was okay if Summer's best friend came over to spend the night. Y/n was a great person, so he had no qualms about her being at his place.

Then again, he also thought she was super hot. Maybe even hotter than his own girlfriend. He did care about Summer a lot, but there was just something about y/n. Maybe it was because she was the best friend, the forbidden fruit. He fantasized about her all the time. He needed to keep it together, though, if she was going to be sleeping over.

When y/n got there, Summer suggested a movie night. Timmy was more than willing to let the girls have some time to themselves, but they insisted that he joined them.

He thought it was strange that y/n decided to sit on the other side of him, and not next to Summer. But Summer didn't say a word, and started the movie and held the popcorn bowl in her lap. He looked over, seeing y/n getting cozy on the couch next to him under a blanket.

It was quiet except for the movie for about the first twenty minutes or so. Y/n stretched a little bit, her arms raised above her head. Timmy gazed over, saw her crop top inching upwards, just under her breasts. She wasn't wearing a bra; this he knew because her nipples showed through her top.

Timmy could feel his dick starting to throb, he suppressed an achy moan, then settled further back into the couch, returning his vision to the tv screen.

"Timmy?" y/n whispered.

He looked over at her, "Yeah?"

"You look kinda cold, wanna share the blanket?" she bit her lip.

He couldn't refuse, "Yeah, sure."

She gave him the offering: half of the blanket she was using.

He took the soft material by the edge and threw it over his lower half. He could see Summer through his peripheral vision, she didn't even flinch at her boyfriend and best friend sharing a blanket, she didn't even seem to notice. She stared at the screen, munching on popcorn here and there.

Y/n waited a little bit, then nonchalantly moved closer to Timmy. She was so close, they were nearly touching. He was now closer to her than he was to his girlfriend who was sitting on the other side of him.

Timmy pretended not to notice, but he could feel the warmth from her body. His cock was getting hard. He wanted nothing more than to bend y/n over the couch and fuck her raw, but he couldn't do that, especially not with his girlfriend in the room.

He then felt her hand venturing over onto his lap under the blanket. He looked over at her with a glare in his eyes, "What are you doing?" he mouthed the words, nodding toward Summer, who was still oblivious to everything but the movie.

Y/n put her finger over her lips, silently telling him to shush. She moved her hand over to palm his semi-hard cock through his sweatpants.

Timmy did not object, but he cleared his throat, then propped his leg up, in a relaxed pose. It was perfect, Summer wouldn't see a thing passed his leg.

Y/n smirked at his actions, then took it upon herself to slip her hand into his pants. She put her hand around his cock, softly, she started to stroke it.

Timmy's eyes were on the screen, but his full attention was on the woman who had her hand secretly on his cock.

She took her hand away, only to lick it and then went back to jerking him off, nice and slow as to not make any noise. After a moment, he was fully hard and she herself was getting hot and bothered. She wanted him to touch her in some way also.

Y/n reached over with her other hand to graze her fingers along his jaw.

He looked over at her, a fucked-out look in his eyes. He smirked at her.

She then pulled her top down to expose her breasts.

His eyes widened in response. He bit his lip, praying to God that Summer wouldn't look over their way.

Y/n giggled softly and shook her tits at him.

"fuck." he muttered under his breath. He reached over, touching her boob and squeezing it.

Her fingers toyed with the precum that leaked from his cock. She rubbed the head of his cock, using his specimen as lubricant.

Timmy groped her other breast, pinching her nipple. He wanted so desperately to taste them. Her tits were so hard and pretty, and they fit in his hand so well.

Y/n then shifted onto her hip with her ass facing toward him. She reached behind and moved her short shorts out of the way to let him access her pussy under the blanket.

He put his hand under her, pulled her close and slid onto his side a bit as well.

She let out a soft breath as he entered her. She put her face into the cushion so her moans couldn't be heard.

"Yeah, fuck yourself on my cock, you whore." Timmy whispered in her ear.

She gasped, and did as he told her, backing her ass up and fucking his length. The heat between them was rising, the blanket over them only sealing in the heat.

"Babe, can you get me a glass of ice water?" Summer asked, out of nowhere.

He was startled and pulled out of y/n immediately. His heart was nearly beating out of his chest. He thought that they had been caught.

Y/n put moved away from him and pulled her top back down, acting as if nothing had happened, of course.

"Yeah, sure." Timmy answered his girlfriend. He quickly adjusted himself back into his pants. He looked over at y/n, tossing the blanket off of his lap to get up.

"I need a drink too. I'll come with you." she stood up from the couch to follow him.

"Oh yeah, help yourself to whatever you want in there, girl." Summer said to y/n, then her eyes were glued to the tv again.

.......

Once they were in the kitchen and out of sight, she was on him. She tucked her arms around him and kissed him like a mad woman.

Timmy pulled her closer, smashing his lips against hers. "I can't fucking believe we did that." he muttered softly in between kisses.

"I've always wanted you, Timothee." she cooed, grabbing his face to kiss him.

"You make me crazy, y/n." he growled, squeezing her ass through her shorts.

She let out a shrill giggle, then said, "Hurry up and fuck me." She hopped up onto the counter opened her legs, pushing her shorts to the side, exposing her glistening wet pussy.

"Oh my god." he touched the wetness between her folds.

"You got me so wet." she pulled him closer to her by his shirt, "Let me see that big cock."

Timmy instantly pushed his sweatpants down, letting his hard dick plop out. "You want it? Need to feel it inside of you again?"

Y/n gasped, "Yes, Daddy. I need it. Need that big, fat cock in me." She grinned at him, and as he got between her legs, she put her arms around his neck.

"I knew you were a slut." He pushed his cock into her wet hole, groaning at her tightness. He put his face in her neck to suppress his sounds as he started the pump his hips into her.

She grabbed his shirt into her fists and held in her moans with all of her might as he fucked her roughly. "Oh, Daddy, yes!" she whimpered.

"Yeah, I'm your daddy." he said into her ear, then her bit down on her neck, but not too hard, he couldn't leave any marks.

She hissed at the contact of his teeth on her skin.

"I'm Daddy," he grunted as he thrusted hard into her, "and you're my little whore."

"Yeah!" she cried, but she must have gotten too loud because he plopped his hand over her mouth.

"You dumb bitch, you want to get us caught."

"Mm-mm." she hummed through closed lips and his hand as she shook her head 'no.'

"Good. Now, I'm gonna come in you, but she can't find out about it."

"Okay, I'll take all of your cum, Daddy." she whispered, placing her hands on either side of the counter next to her.

Timmy grabbed either of her thighs and rammed into her fast. Y/n's legs clenched around him, he felt her pussy convulsing, coaxing the cum out of him.

.........

Timmy and y/n walked back into the living room. She carried a can of soda and he gave Summer her glass of water.

"Damn, what took you guys so long?" she asked as they both sat back down on the couch.

"Oh, I spilled soda all over the kitchen floor." y/n laughed, "Timmy had to help me clean it up."

"Yeah," Timmy chimed in, "Yeah, she made a mess."

Summer laughed also, "Only you would do that, y/n, you can be such a klutz sometimes."

After a few minutes of watching the movie again, y/n leaned into Timmy's ear, "I can feel your cum dripping out of me."

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magigoblin · 4 months ago

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Goblin tips to saving money:

Buy ingredients, not snacks. A bag of flour costs about the same as a bag of name brand chips and will make you so much more food! Rice, beans, block cheese, tortillas, there’s a lotta ways to make cheap n tasty lazy food. Spices seem expensive but remember they’ll last a while longer than most food purchases. You can make chili oil, pickled vegetables (garlic is Gobbo’s personal favorite!), all kinds of flavorful things without much effort to make other things tastier. Google has all the recipes you might need, as long as you disregard the AI thing they’re pushing.

Thrift stores. You don’t need that fancy new Apple brand waffle maker or whatever the fuck the rich assholes are pushing this week. Go to a thrift store and buy the waffle iron that the previous owner had for 20 years and will last at least 5 more, because the new stuff is designed to break after six months to force another purchase and will do the job just as well as the thrifted one at best.

Basic tools. You would be amazed how far a few screwdrivers, needle+thread and an adjustable wrench can extend the lifespan of goods. Tinkering is good for the goblin brain and is entirely practical as an experience. Do your research and get the brands of tools that will last and have the fewest “features.” Bells ‘n whistles only inflate the price and weaken the products.

Reuse before you recycle. Even if you can’t fix something, you can repurpose it entirely. Bucket has a hole in the bottom? Put a sturdy mesh over it with non-water-soluble glue and use it to grow a plant. The hole will let the excess water drain and keep the roots from rotting. You just saved money buying an overpriced planting pot, only having to buy some glue and mesh instead. Do not, however, begin hoarding things “just in case.” If you cannot think of a use for it, or have no desire or need to put it to said use, it is best disposed of or given to someone else who will.

Don’t spend, invest. Not in stocks or crypto or whatever. Wherever you can, buy the built-to-last versions of things and take care of those things instead of the cheap ones that are “good enough.” If you have to save up for a while, so be it, trust me it will save you so much money later. Durability is king when saving money, and maintenance is his faithful queen. Gobbo recommends cast iron cookware, if you can consistently maintain it. That stuff will last literally for generations if it is cared for.

Establish routines. A lot of money-saving practices need a little extra effort to work, so make a checklist and do everything on it once a day. Season your cast iron, water your plants, check expiration dates on food, make sure none of the lights were left on by accident, that sort of thing. The certainty of this routine does wonders for one’s clarity of mind in the long term, and usually takes half an hour at most.

Optimize your hobbies. Identify which parts of a hobby you don’t need to invest as heavily in to fully enjoy still. For example, if you love movies, it is worth appraising whether the whole movie theatre experience is worth the price tag or if you’d be just as happy buying the DvD and curling up at home with your own popcorn and no rude moviegoers detracting from the movie. If you’re a crafty sort, see if you can do anything to get more out of your raw materials. Went to school with a girl who used to waste a lot of fabric when tailoring, but started saving about 70 dollars a month by measuring and stenciling all the cuts in the fabric before actually cutting, minimizing the unusable scraps.

We live in a world where money is worth less to the market every day, so it is important to make that money worth more by how we use it!

If you’re motivated by spite, think of it like this. The rich people that run things want you to spend as much money as possible on every purchase, so spending less money and getting more out of it is a direct act of rebellion that they can’t do anything to stop you from committing. It is a small victory over capitalism, one that you can commit every moment of every day while simultaneously improving your quality of living. You are taking some power over you away from them and they hate that. It’s punk, it’s positive, it’s productive counterculture. What more could you want?

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thegodthief · 8 months ago

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An Occasional Lurker™ asked...

Which hobby would you give a try if money, materials and space were handled?

I have to pick ONE?? And does it have to be a hobby I haven't yet stuck a finger in? If we're discussing something I haven't yet tried: Blacksmithing. Which sounds more like a job than a hobby, but in the (lack of) constraints that you have given, all the blocks that keep me from even being a helper to an established blacksmith is out of the way.

Blacksmithing would tick off a lot of personally satisfying activities in one category, while also giving the option of never being overly repetitive. How can a hobby that is mostly comprised of swinging a hammer on a hot piece of metal repeatedly not repetitive? I know enough about blacksmithing to know that the art of swinging that hammer is NOT just swinging the hammer.

Where to strike. How hard to strike. How to set up a particular strike three hits back. Even if it's a set of identical knives, no one knife is going to be hammered out identical to any other.

There's the pure physical aspect of it, but there's also the art of it. There's the satisfaction of taking something useless (scraps and/or raw ingots) and making something useful out of it, even if that useful thing is only good for looking at.

But if it's a hobby that I have given a try to before, then weaving. Though any loom the size of a room is more likely to eat me instead and I will never be heard from again. Bystanders will look at me with despair, saying that I have been enchanted by the loom and forced to weave until I waste away.

Nothing of the sort. I have always held threads in my hands, and I will admit that not having the time to get back to it has been detrimental to my health.

What food or snack would you prefer on a lazy afternoon?

Ooo... Trick Question™! (First I need to remember what lazy afternoons feel like.) Can't go wrong with a bowl of baby carrots. With hot sauce. And cottage cheese dusted with season salt.

Popcorn is always a favorite, but only if I'm doing something that can exist around butter. So I won't be eating popcorn if I'm going through some books.

You know what's good? A sandwich with sliced roast beef or turkey breast, colby jack cheese, a right thick layer of spinach leaves, on wheat bread that has just enough mayo to keep the seasoning in place.

But ya know... some thin sliced ham and provolone cheese rollups are good as well. If I have to choose between prosciutto and thin ham, I'll take whichever is less salty. Besides, I'm too busy putting the prosciutto on the roast beef sandwich.

I'm hungry, now, dammit.

Reader's choice, what topic could you happily talk about at length?

Keri.exe is taking too long to respond. Close or wait?

Uh...

WHICH ONE?!

My head is a Trivial Pursuit wheel of chance. I know a little about a lot of things, and I know enough to pretend I can connect the dots, and if the topic is a work of fiction, I will spin fanon tales on the spot about certain characters and how they interact in AUs.

One thing I have learned the hard way, is that there is a big difference between typing a few dozen thousand words and having a sit with a friend and talking their ears off even if the recipient of both actions is the same person.

When I go on a rant in DMs, my first message is "Wall of Words in progress, please come back later.", because I know I am going to plow so many words that Merriam-Webster should give me a commission for selling a dictionary to the recipient. But not every topic that is suited for DMs is suited for public posting nor is suited for a phone call nor is suited for a chat at a café.

What topic that I could happily talk about at length is completely dependent on who is the audience and how much time am I expected to fill (or meet).

I'm treating this question in bad faith, and I apologize, but as the answer is public I find myself wary of my phrasing. There is a terrible tendency on the Internet to treat everyone that is posting about anything is an Expert™ in the topic discussed. And many of the topics that I would gladly indulge in private DMs or a public meeting place are topics that I will NOT even comment on in a public post.

And that's bad.

And that's my problem.

And that's something I need to break myself of.

After all, someone told me recently that there is neither comfort nor safety in cowardice, and yes, I am a coward. I am afraid of being targeted, of being hurt, of saying something that will offend the people I look up to and they abandon me for it.

And funny how little things become the lock-pin that holds larger things in place.

I also think that I don't post like I used to because that same Internet tendency that views anyone with an opinion as an Expert™ also makes it hard to hold conversations about a topic. Posts become hills to die on and fortifications to defend. Having an opinion on the Internet is an act of war.

Or so I perceive the topic of topics on the Internet.

Perhaps my perception is incorrect.

Perhaps I'm typing furiously against clouds.

Or perhaps I'm going on at length about nothing.

Who knows.

#Keri throws a lot of words against the wall.#Some of them might make sense.#Read at your own risk.

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faytelumos · 1 year ago

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Growing Pains, pt3

@the-phasea-kalogria

cw: self-deprecation, mention of past beatings, feelings of shame and lonliness

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The first night was long. Turmoil could tell Third Degree wanted to talk. He laid in bed, turned towards them, shifting every now and then. Turmoil stayed on their right side, facing him, but kept their eyes closed.

Eventually, Third Degree turned away.

Turmoil settled quietly on their back and looked up at the ceiling. The plaster, popcorn ceiling, with the motionless fan in the bottom-right of their vision. This was a nice house. They were sleeping on a foam mattress with a plush comforter and AC running throughout the building. And they could feel the pillow against the back of their neck.

They lifted their hands and looked at them in the dimness. They had long, knobby fingers. Not like Overcast's, whose hands were big and strong. Not like Tadpole's, her hands slim and elegant. Just… Breaking Point's hands. Like a skeleton's.

They mouthed their name. Their old name. The name they hadn't given anyone permission to take away. Breaking Point. Breaking Point.

Breaking Point reached down slowly, running their thin, cool hands over their neck. There were callouses on the clavicles from where the old collar had chaffed them raw. They were hard and flat, and Breaking Point scratched at them, testing the edges, feeling their texture. Then they ran their fingers up to the soft skin around their neck.

The skin was warm, and their own touch tickled slightly. They had eventually gotten used to the new collar. Used to constantly, slightly choking when they ate. Used to the drone of their own heartbeat. But now, the skin was free, and it was sensitive, and it was so strange.

They ran their fingertips slowly up and down their neck, feeling their freedom until they were too tired to hold up their arms.

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"This is what they gave you?" Overcast blurted once the costume was finally unwrapped. Turmoil winced at the sight of it.

They had gotten it right that the thing was a purple-silver design. They hadn't realized it was almost entirely glitter. The chest, arms, sides, and legs were some kind of wave-patterned, sparkling sea, with pulses of stronger purple to catch the eye. To top it off, there was a black stripe from the sternum, down to the groin, and up to the small of the back. The black cuffs on the arms and legs and around the collar made it look like a pair of gaudy pajamas.

"Honest to God, babe, the shit they put you guys in," Overcast lamented, looking the thing over. "It's a good thing they don't have a fashion police devision, or you'd be shot on sight."

Despite themself, Turmoil sputtered a laugh.

The tailor sighed, stepping forward and grabbing a sleeve, turning it inside-out to examine the material. "They don't make my job easy, either," she grumbled. "This material doesn't take kindly to being cut or folded." She stretched it a little to test it, then turned the sleeve out again and let it fall. "All right, chop-chop, I guess."

Turmoil took their costume, looking down at it with an ashamed sort of dread. This costume was ridiculous, and even the idea of putting it on made them feel stupid. They couldn't imagine what Tads' costume looked like. Or Third Degree's. They were both so resentful for the cards S.A.I. had dealt them.

There was a weight forming in Turmoil's throat. They inhaled deeply through their mouth to calm the heat, then took the costume to a dressing room. They closed the door with a soft click, then set the costume aside and began undressing.

The parol period they were looking at was a year. They'd spend a year with Seismic as their full-time sponsor, with supervised training and missions out into the city, and this awful costume. They hadn't had a costume before, not one like the heroes had. They wore red — the color of passion and blood — and blue — the color of truth and temperance — and they always wore thick makeup to hide their face from others. But when they'd finally been caught, their delicate little secret identity had been burned to a crisp, their wardrobe had been confiscated along with the rest of their belongings, and the papers and news stations made quick talk of how good it was that another villain was in prison. As Turmoil stood almost naked in the dressing room, the scratchy, glittering fabric in their hands, they thought again about how their personhood had been murdered in front of them.

They were living in a house now, with friendlier faces and home cooked meals. But in many ways, they were still a prisoner. And this costume was just another jumpsuit.

When they stepped out, the heavy, coarse fabric chaffing slightly in all the loose places, Turmoil could almost taste the pity on Overcast. They didn't like it, so they blocked her out as best they could, turning instead to the tailor. She motioned for them to step up onto the little pedestal, then began tugging and pinning the costume, starting at the waist. They kept their eyes forward, keeping the position the tailor had politely manipulated them into, and tried to push out the uninvited pain in their throat.

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Turmoil climbed into the car, glad to leave that costume behind, even if it was only for a week. The car dipped as Overcast got in, her impressive frame settling into the seat.

"Now that that's over with," she huffed, buckling in. Turmoil followed her example.

"Uh," they started. They knew next was clothes shopping, and that usually meant department stores or big chain stores or malls. They didn't want the crowds or the big companies or the overworked energy. They were already choking again on the way Seismic had doted on Nine Lives during breakfast, the way he'd caught her pain and asked her softly what she wanted to eat. The gentle and patient love he'd shown her. It gathered up in Turmoil's throat like tar, sticking to everything and making it hard to breathe.

Overcast set a hand on their shoulder again. They blinked, then reached up and wiped at the gathering tears with a wet sniffle.

"Sorry," they whimpered.

"Take your time," she breathed. It had been three days now that Turmoil had been in the house, and including now, they'd cried five times. It was actually less often than it had been in the prison, but they knew painfully well it wasn't normal in the least.

They wished bitterly that their fellow prisoners had managed to bruise the "habit" out of them.

"There's a thrift store," they croaked, sniffing again and wiping their eyes. They cleared their throat. "Just off of south main." They blinked, looking out through the windshield, and dabbed their nose dry. "Can we go there?"

"Of course, baby," Overcast replied softly. She gave them a gentle squeeze before letting go and starting the car. She was really nice, especially when they got like this. But it probably wouldn't last long. It was fine, though. By the time everyone started to get sick of the crying, they'd have figured out all of the decent hiding places in the house.

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Turmoil came into their shared room, laundry basket in hand, to find Nine Lives sitting on their bed. They stopped dead in the doorway, looking at her with wide eyes as she scrolled slowly on her phone. Third Degree was also in the room, sitting on his bed, focused on his laptop.

Turmoil wasn't sure what to do. It was possible that Nine Lives just hung out with Third Degree a lot, and this had been her habit prior to the bed being claimed. But they didn't seem to be interacting at all right now.

Actually, how similar to a cat was Nine Lives? Turmoil didn't really know her powers, and while the animal aspect category was straightforward enough, the spectrum was broad. Nine Lives had the eyes of a cat, but did she have any behaviors? Was she spending time with Third Degree just by being in the same room, or was her plan to force Turmoil to interact with her by being in the way?

Oh, God, was Turmoil overthinking this? It… it really sucked not using their powers. They never used to be this unsure about people.

They set the laundry hamper down on the floor instead of the bed. Nine Lives looked up slightly, but didn't say anything as Turmoil quietly started folding their clothes.

Their heart beat a little harder as she watched. She didn't move a muscle to get off of the bed, and they specifically didn't look at her as they folded their clothes on the foot of the mattress. They were almost done with their non-delicates when she suddenly laid back on an elbow and reached out to examine a shirt.

"Are you grunge or something?" she asked conversationally. Turmoil faltered, watching her lay on her back, dark hair fanning out on the plain, gray comforter, holding a shirt up and letting it unfold above her so she could look at the faded design on it. They wanted so badly to know what was going on in her head, but her emotions weren't strong enough to feel without reaching out.

"Uh, actually, er, kind of?" Turmoil looked down and carefully resumed folding. Their mind flickered to their cell bars, the scratchy cot, getting cornered in the cafeteria, and the pain and anger they'd held that had brought them to that place. "I'm a punk."

"Oh, cool," Nine Lives said, very much like someone who didn't care. Third Degree was suddenly paying rapt attention to Turmoil; they could feel it like claws grazing their back. Between the sense of apathy and the cutting curiosity, a sensation of being alone suddenly crashed over Turmoil's shoulders. They ached to reach out to Seismic, knowing now on instinct that his emotions were the most stable of the household and wanting to avoid their own.

They set down their clothes, their throat stiffening. They'd fold the rest later.

"I forgot something," they lied. They turned around and left the room, keeping their footsteps quiet.

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#Fayte writes #writeblr #writing #reformed villain #hero and villain #this chapter took me forever to write #@_@#sorry if it's a little choppy #I feel like I'm trying to pack a lot of stuff into the rising action of this story and that seems to be a major side effect #barely edited

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vaishnavireportprime · 24 days ago

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Popcorn Market 2024: Growth Trends, Industry Analysis, and Future Forecast

The popcorn market has been experiencing steady growth, driven by changing consumer preferences, the rise of healthy snacking trends, and increasing demand from cinemas, sports arenas, and home consumption. Popcorn has emerged as a favorite snack due to its affordability, versatility, and availability in various flavors. This blog explores the market size, growth, legal constraints, limitations, key companies, market segmentation, and future forecasts for the global popcorn market.

Market Growth & Size

The global popcorn market was valued at USD 10.1 billion in 2023, with projections to reach USD 15.3 billion by 2030. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% over the forecast period. This growth is primarily fueled by the increasing popularity of ready-to-eat (RTE) popcorn and microwave popcorn, as well as rising demand for gourmet flavors.

Key Growth Drivers:

Healthier Snacking: Popcorn is often seen as a healthier alternative to other snacks like chips and candy, especially when air-popped or lightly salted. As consumers become more health-conscious, they are opting for snacks that are low in calories and fat.

Convenience: The rise of RTE popcorn and microwaveable options has contributed significantly to the growth of the popcorn market, providing consumers with quick and easy snacking solutions.

Increased Home Entertainment: The growing popularity of home streaming services and the demand for home entertainment has led to an increase in at-home popcorn consumption.

Legal Constraints in the Popcorn Market

The popcorn industry is subject to various legal and regulatory constraints, particularly regarding food safety, labeling, and advertising.

Key Legal Constraints:

Food Safety Regulations: Popcorn manufacturers must adhere to food safety standards set by regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). These regulations ensure that the products meet hygiene, safety, and quality standards.

Labeling Requirements: Companies are required to provide detailed nutritional information, including calorie counts, ingredients, and potential allergens. Misleading claims about health benefits or nutritional content are subject to strict scrutiny by regulators.

Advertising Regulations: In many regions, there are specific rules regarding how popcorn products can be marketed, particularly when targeting children. Claims regarding the health benefits of certain flavors or types of popcorn must be backed by scientific evidence.

Limitations of the Popcorn Market

Despite the strong growth trajectory, the popcorn market faces several challenges that may limit its expansion.

Key Limitations:

Price Sensitivity: Popcorn is a low-cost snack, and fluctuations in the prices of raw materials (corn, oil, flavorings) can significantly affect profit margins. This price sensitivity may restrict smaller companies from entering the market.

Health Concerns: While popcorn is considered a healthier snack, many commercially available popcorn products are high in sodium, artificial flavors, and unhealthy fats. These health concerns may affect consumer demand, particularly as people seek out healthier alternatives.

Competition from Alternative Snacks: The snack food industry is highly competitive, with alternatives like chips, nuts, and protein bars competing for the same market share. Innovations in these categories can impact the growth of the popcorn market.

Key Companies in the Popcorn Market

The popcorn market is highly competitive, with several large players dominating the global landscape. These companies focus on innovation, new flavors, and expanding their geographic reach to maintain their market positions.

Major Companies:

Conagra Brands (Orville Redenbacher’s): A leader in the RTE and microwave popcorn segments, Conagra Brands offers a wide range of popcorn products through its popular brand Orville Redenbacher’s.

Amplify Snack Brands (SkinnyPop): Known for its healthy, low-calorie popcorn, SkinnyPop has made a significant impact in the premium snack category. Its simple ingredient list appeals to health-conscious consumers.

The Hershey Company (Popcornopolis): Hershey’s acquisition of Popcornopolis has enabled the company to tap into the growing demand for gourmet popcorn, offering a range of sweet and savory flavors.

PepsiCo (Smartfood): Through its Frito-Lay division, PepsiCo has capitalized on the healthy snacking trend with Smartfood, a brand that offers flavored popcorn marketed as a better-for-you snack.

Campbell Soup Company (Snyder’s-Lance): Campbell’s expanded into the popcorn market with its purchase of Snyder’s-Lance, which produces the Lance popcorn brand.

Market Segmentation by Product and by Application

The popcorn market can be segmented by product type and application, allowing companies to target specific consumer needs and preferences.

By Product Type:

Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Popcorn: This segment includes pre-popped and packaged popcorn that is available in various flavors, such as cheese, caramel, and butter. RTE popcorn is one of the fastest-growing segments due to its convenience and wide range of flavors.

Microwave Popcorn: Microwaveable popcorn is a staple in many households due to its convenience and ability to be prepared quickly. It remains a popular choice for at-home movie nights and snacking.

Gourmet Popcorn: This premium segment includes popcorn varieties with unique flavors such as truffle, caramel, and chocolate-drizzled popcorn. Gourmet popcorn is particularly popular in the gift market and at high-end retailers.

By Application:

Home Consumption: With the rise of streaming platforms and in-home entertainment, popcorn consumption at home has increased significantly. Consumers are turning to both RTE and microwave popcorn for their snacking needs.

Cinemas and Theaters: Popcorn is traditionally associated with movie theaters, and despite challenges faced by the cinema industry, theater popcorn remains a significant part of overall market demand.

Sporting Events and Carnivals: Popcorn is a popular snack at sporting events, carnivals, and fairs, where it is often sold as part of the concession stand offerings.

Future Forecast for the Popcorn Market

The future outlook for the popcorn market is positive, with growth expected to continue as new products, flavors, and healthier options are introduced. Several trends are likely to shape the market’s growth over the coming years.

Key Future Trends:

Healthier Popcorn Varieties: As consumers become more health-conscious, there will be a shift toward popcorn products that are lower in fat, sodium, and artificial ingredients. Companies are likely to introduce more organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO options to cater to this demand.

Premium and Gourmet Popcorn: The gourmet popcorn segment is expected to see substantial growth, with consumers willing to pay more for high-quality, innovative flavors.

Sustainability: There will be a growing emphasis on sustainable packaging and production processes as companies aim to reduce their environmental footprint.

Forecast Growth:

The global popcorn market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7%, reaching USD 15.3 billion by 2030. The increasing demand for healthy, convenient, and premium snacks will be key drivers of this growth.

Conclusion

The popcorn market is set to continue its steady growth, driven by health trends, convenience, and product innovation. Major companies like Conagra, Amplify Snack Brands, and PepsiCo are investing heavily in expanding their product lines and improving their market reach. However, the industry faces challenges related to price sensitivity and competition from other snack categories. As the demand for healthier and gourmet options grows, the future of the popcorn market looks promising, with sustained growth expected in both established and emerging markets.

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Automatic Pouch Packing Machine- A Game-Changer for Packaging Solutions By Munky

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency, accuracy, and speed are paramount to staying ahead of the curve. Packaging, a crucial element in the supply chain, can significantly impact product quality, safety, and overall customer satisfaction. With advancements in technology, the packaging industry has seen a shift towards automated solutions that streamline processes and reduce human error. One such innovation is the Automatic Pouch Packing Machine, an indispensable asset for businesses looking to optimize their packaging operations. Munky Packaging Machines, a leading name in the industry, offers cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the needs of various sectors.

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audeatingstore · 11 months ago

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Indulge Your Taste Buds: The Irresistible Allure of Buying Handmade Snacks

In a world dominated by mass-produced and heavily processed foods, the appeal of handmade snacks is experiencing a resurgence. The desire for unique, high-quality, and carefully crafted treats has led many individuals to seek out and buy handmade snacks. This growing trend isn't just about satisfying hunger; it's a quest for an authentic culinary experience that transcends the ordinary.

Handmade snacks evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of a time when the kitchen was the heart of the home, and recipes were passed down through generations. When you buy handmade snacks, you're not just purchasing a product; you're investing in the passion and dedication of artisans who pour their hearts into creating delectable delights. These snacks are a celebration of craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry that goes into each and every bite.

One of the primary draws of handmade snacks is the emphasis on quality ingredients. Artisans often source the finest raw materials, ensuring that each element contributes to a harmonious flavor profile. Whether it's small-batch granola bars, artisanal chocolates, or handcrafted popcorn, the commitment to using premium ingredients sets handmade snacks apart from their mass-produced counterparts. For those who prioritize their health and well-being, buying handmade snacks provides a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste.

The variety of handmade snacks available is staggering, offering something for every palate. From savory to sweet, spicy to tangy, the world of handmade snacks is a playground for flavor enthusiasts. Artisans experiment with unique combinations and innovative recipes, pushing the boundaries of conventional snacking. When you buy handmade snacks, you're not limited to the generic options found on supermarket shelves; instead, you gain access to a diverse array of culinary creations that cater to your specific cravings.

Moreover, the act of buying handmade snacks supports local economies and small businesses. Many artisans operate on a smaller scale, producing limited quantities with a focus on quality over quantity. By choosing handmade snacks, consumers contribute to the sustainability of local businesses, fostering a sense of community and encouraging the growth of a vibrant artisanal food culture. It's a meaningful way to connect with the people behind the products, knowing that your purchase directly supports their craftsmanship.

In addition to the joy of savoring unique flavors, Buy Homemade Snacks often comes with an extra layer of personalization. Many artisanal snack producers offer customization options, allowing customers to tailor their treats to specific preferences. Whether it's adjusting the level of spice, choosing preferred nuts and fruits, or opting for a special packaging design, the experience of buying handmade snacks becomes a collaborative journey between the artisan and the consumer.

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bizzna-pop · 6 months ago

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Elevate Your Menu: Discover the Magic of Popcorn Premixes!

Unleash a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Popcorn Premixes, curated to elevate your restaurant's culinary journey and enchant every palate that graces your tables. Let's delve into the artistry of popcorn crafting and transform mundane kernels into extraordinary delights that linger long after the last bite.

Elevate Your Culinary Odyssey

Embark on a gastronomic adventure with our exclusive Popcorn Premixes. Crafted with precision and passion, each blend promises to elevate your menu to new heights, infusing it with a burst of creativity and culinary finesse. From timeless classics to daring innovations, our premixes offer a tantalizing array of flavors to captivate even the most discerning taste buds.

Quality Begins with Superior Ingredients

At the core of every delectable popcorn masterpiece lies the quality of its ingredients. That's why we meticulously select only the finest Popcorn raw materials from trusted sources, ensuring that each kernel is a testament to freshness and flavor. With our commitment to excellence, you can savor every moment, knowing that your popcorn is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail.

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vess-electronics · 11 months ago

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Uncovering the Secrets of Electronic Component Storage

Introduction

Electronic components are the key support for the development of modern science and technology, and their preservation is vital for engineers, electronics enthusiasts and technology enterprises. Nowadays, whether in the global or Chinese market, the rapid growth in the sales of new energy vehicles and intelligent vehicles will drive a new peak in the demand for chips. The actual situation of chip production now is that, on the one hand, chip manufacturers continue to enhance production capacity, and the production situation is gradually improving; on the other hand, the demand for chips is strong, and there will also be a shortage of supply.

Many consumers, however, are unaware that proper storage procedures and environmental conditions can increase the life of components and maintain their performance consistent. We will reveal the mysteries of electronic component storage and teach you how to scientifically preserve these valuable technological gems - electronic components - in this post.

Factors Affecting the Storage of Electronic Components

Each component has its own characteristics, in which the key factors affecting its storage time is the chemical reaction with moisture, oxygen, sulfur and other impurities in the air, as well as temperature, such as electrolytic capacitors in a high-temperature environment electrolyte will dry up and so on. If the vacuum packaging, in a constant temperature environment, electronic components storage time is quite long. Place: Ventilation, dry, no corrosive gas. Warehouse to maintain ventilation, light, ventilation, access to a smooth state, smoking is strictly prohibited, prohibit unauthorized use of fire, electricity and do a good job of fire prevention, fire signs clear.

Storage conditions and duration

A. No special requirements for qualified raw materials, semi-finished goods storage conditions: sunshade, room temperature, ventilation, dry.

B. Storage period

① The effective storage period of electronic components is 12 months;

② plastic parts of the effective storage period of 12 months;

③ The effective storage period of hardware is 6 months;

④ The effective storage period of packaging materials is 12 months;

⑤ The effective storage period of finished products is 12 months.

C. special requirements of the goods for special requirements of the materials stored in accordance with the storage requirements. Material category storage relative temperature storage relative humidity storage height, container storage period solder paste, glue class 2-10 ℃ constant temperature and humidity cabinet storage according to the shelf life of electronic components 20 ± 5 ℃ 40% ~ 70%.

The combination of storage temperature and humidity is the decisive factor. The combination of high humidity and high storage temperatures can cause components to absorb moisture or gases, even if stored for a short period of time. For SMDs (Surface Mount Devices), moisture sensitivity is measured by the Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) defined by JEDEC standard J-STD-020: MSL Rating Exposure Time Ambient Conditions Unlimited 30°C/85%RH 1 year 30°C/60%RH 4 weeks 30°C/60%RH 68 hours 30°C/60%RH 72 hours 30°C/60%RH 48 hours 30°C/60%RH 24 hours 30°C/60%RH TOL 30°C/60%RH The "exposure time" is the time available after the sealed moisture-proof bag is opened, i.e., components can be reflowed without the risk of "popcorn phenomenon". If the device absorbs moisture during the exposure time it will turn into vapor in the hot oven causing the device to crack, delaminate or even explode. If the exposure time of a component exceeds the specified time, it needs to be "pre-baked". In other words, the device is placed in a drying oven to evaporate the absorbed moisture before use.TOL refers to the "Time of Labeling" indicated by the reference manufacturer.

2.1 Environmental Requirements: Electronic components must be stored in a clean, ventilated, non-corrosive gases in the warehouse class indoor environment, the warehouse should be in the channel in a smooth state. Another storage of electronic components warehouse temperature and relative humidity must meet the following requirements: temperature: -5-30, relative humidity: 20%-75% RH, the warehouse environment temperature and humidity values will directly affect the storage life of electronic components and quality of quality. The storage of electronic components has strict requirements for environmental temperature and humidity parameters.

2.2 Special Requirements: 2.2.1. electrostatic sensitive devices (such as MOS field effect transistors, gallium arsenide field effect transistors, CMOS circuits, etc.), should be stored in the storage equipment with the role of shielding static electricity; 2.2.2. Sensitive to magnetic fields but no magnetic shielding of its own electronic components, should be stored in the role of shielding magnetic field storage equipment; 2.2.3. Electromechanical originals with oil seals shall keep the oil seals intact.

Determination of the limited storage period of electronic components: the limited storage period of electronic components in accordance with the Appendix

2.3 Limited Storage Period : Different grades of electronic components stored in the appropriate temperature and humidity parameters are not the same. class A device storage temperature and humidity values are: 15-25, 25%-60% RH; class B device storage temperature and humidity values are: -5-+30, 20%-75% RH; class C device storage temperature and humidity values are: -10-+40, 10%-80% RH.

2.4 Storage Requirements: 2.4.1. The electronic warehouse requires an anti-static floor, personnel must be in accordance with the requirements of anti-static, dressed in anti-static clothing, wearing anti-static bracelets; 2.4.2. Requirements according to the category of items stored in zones, flammable and explosive products require appropriate isolation measures, for special requirements of the items should have a significant warning signs or safety signs; 2.4.3. The materials are neatly arranged, and the contents of the storage cards are standardized, so that the accounts, materials and cards are in line with each other; 2.4.4. Items can not be stored directly on the ground, need to have a tray or shelf protection; 2.4.5. Material stacking requirements on the small under the big, light under the heavy, a tray can only be placed on the same kind of material, stacking height has special requirements based on special requirements stacking, but the highest shall not exceed 160cm; 2.4.6. Bulk materials, tray materials and items with special requirements for storage specific reference to the relevant norms; 2.4.7. The items with anti-static requirements must be selected according to the actual situation of the following methods: loaded into anti-static bags and anti-static moisture-proof cabinet storage.

2.5 Raw Material Protection Requirements: 2.5.1. Electronic components should give full consideration to the requirements of dust and moisture resistance; 2.5.2. For vacuum-packed PCB light board, IC, etc. to be intact packaging, can not let the copper foil and pins directly exposed to the air to prevent product oxidation; 2.5.3. For the protection of special raw materials, please protect them according to their requirements; 2.5.4. For components with pins, especially IC and other components whose pins are easy to be deformed, we should use the original packaging form to avoid the deformation of the component pins, which may cause inconvenience or even prevent the operation.

2.6 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Requirement

Temperature is a factor we want to discuss in detail. The effects of temperature Cycling of ambient temperatures also causes microcracks and seal failures. If a device is manufactured in a warm and humid climate and then shipped in the cargo hold of an airplane at -40°C, any internal moisture will break the seal as the ice expands. Devices go through different flight or road traffic distribution centers, so they may go through several thaw/freeze cycles before reaching their final destination, causing the malady to continue to grow. If the device then undergoes several winter and summer rotations in a non-temperature-controlled warehouse, less intense but more prolonged thermal cycling stresses may occur. Assuming that the manufacturer states that the device can be stored in a temperature and humidity range of -40°C to +85°C and 50% RH, this does not mean that the device is safe from several temperature cycles within the storage temperature limits. The fact is that if the device is stored at low temperatures in order to minimize the aging process of the ions or atoms (Figure 3), it must be very slowly rewarmed before use. Continuous storage at low or high temperatures is more suitable for the storage of the components than several hot and cold cycles. What happens if the storage temperature is exceeded? SMD devices mounted on PCBs do not have the same thermal expansion or contraction as the substrate itself, so mechanical stresses at extreme temperatures can cause solder to break or devices to rupture. Packaged components (diodes, transistors, etc.) can usually withstand lower temperatures because the housing provides mechanical support for the pins, but they generally have metal leadframes, and copper has a high coefficient of thermal contraction, so failures can occur at temperatures below -40°C. At very low temperatures, the most difficult problems arise in devices that rely on ionic motion or liquid chemical processes, including electrolytic capacitors and some types of ceramic capacitors, because these activities are "frozen" at low temperatures. Other devices sensitive to very low temperatures are wire-wound inductors and transformers. The copper windings in these devices will shrink at low temperatures and exert mechanical strain on the ferrite core, which becomes more fragile at low temperatures because the adhesive of the ferrite grains loses its elasticity. If a product containing a ferrite device is accidentally dropped at low temperatures, even if it is "securely" encapsulated in an adhesive sealer, it can be easily ruptured by mechanical shock (Figure 4), so care should be taken in handling products and accessories taken out of cold storage.

In summary, if a device or accessory is stored in a good environment that is relatively stable or slow to change, the shelf life is very long indeed. Under ideal conditions, RECOM's encapsulated DC/DC or AC/DC power modules have a shelf life of ten years. However, if such a product is put into service after a long period of storage, it should first be allowed to slowly acclimatize to room temperature and visually inspected to ensure that the pins and connectors are free of corrosion. If the product contains electrolytic capacitors, a limited amount of current should be applied to slowly power up the product (a process known as "reconfiguration") and allow the dielectric insulation of the aluminum oxide to recover before subjecting it to full input voltage. Global supply chain issues nowadays have resulted in many distributors and suppliers needing to ship out old inventory to meet customer demand in a timely manner. With proper storage conditions and slow warming before power up, these components may still be in perfect condition for use.

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