#Prohibition without Inhibition

[outrageousmenshair]

Another turn of the cent gent, mix-matching Victorian style chin wear with 20’s Prohibition era hair.

[afeelgoodblog]

The Best News of Last Week - March 27, 2023

🐢 - Why did the 90-year-old tortoise become a father? Because he finally came out of his shell!

1. New Mexico governor signs bill ending juvenile life sentences without parole

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a bill into law that prevents juvenile offenders from receiving life sentences without eligibility for parole. The bill, known as the No Life Sentences for Juveniles Act, allows offenders who committed crimes under the age of 18 and received life sentences to be eligible for parole hearings 15 to 25 years into their sentences.

This legislation also applies to juveniles found guilty of first-degree murder, even if they were tried as adults. The move puts New Mexico in a group of at least 24 other states and Washington, DC, that have enacted similar measures following a 2021 Supreme Court ruling.

2. Promising pill completely eliminates cancer in 18 leukaemia patients

An experimental pill called revumenib has shown promise in curing terminal leukemia patients who were not responding to treatment in a long-awaited clinical trial in the United States. The drug works by inhibiting a specific protein called menin, which is involved in the machinery that gets hijacked by leukemia cells and causes normal blood cells to turn into cancerous ones.

The pill targets the most common mutation in acute myeloid leukemia, a gene called NPM1, and a less common fusion called KMT2A. The US Food and Drug Administration granted revumenib "breakthrough therapy designation" to fast-track its development and regulatory review based on the promising results of the trial.

3. Spain passes law against domestic animal abuse

Spain has passed a new law on animal welfare, accompanied by a reform of the penal code that increases prison sentences for those mistreating animals. The law will make compulsory training for dog owners, and will prohibit them from leaving their dogs alone for more than 24 hours.

It also mandates the sterilisation of cats, with exceptions for farms, and increases the penalties for mistreatment of animals to up to two years in prison, or three years in the event of aggravating circumstances.

4. Bravery medals for women who raced into 'rough, crazy' surf to save drowning girls

Elyse Partridge (far left) and Bella Broadley (far right) raced into dangerous surf to save Chloe and Violet from drowning.(ABC North Coast: Hannah Ross)

Bella Broadley and Elyse Partridge saved two 11-year-old girls from drowning at Angels Beach near Ballina, an unpatrolled beach in Australia. The younger girls, Chloe and Violet, became trapped in a rip and overwhelmed by waves and the current. Bella and Elyse jumped into action, using an esky lid as a flotation device to help them swim to the girls. Elyse helped Chloe back to shore while Bella swam further out to help Violet.

Elyse and Bella were on Wednesday named on the Governor General's Australian Bravery Decorations Honours List, which recognised 66 Australians for acts of bravery.

5. Almost every cat featured in viral Tik Tok posted by Kansas City animal shelter adopted

Let's find homes for the rest

6. A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr. Pickles just became a father of 3. It's a big 'dill'

These critically endangered tortoises are native to Madagascar and have seen their numbers decline due to over-collection for illegal sales on the black market. Captive breeding programs have helped produce new radiated tortoises, but the species still faces extinction in the wild.

That's why the arrival of these hatchlings, born to 90-year-old Mr. Pickles and his 53-year-old partner Mrs. Pickles, is such great news. Mr. Pickles is considered the most genetically valuable radiated tortoise in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan, and the births represent a significant contribution to the survival of the species.

7. EU strikes ‘ground-breaking’ deal to cut maritime emissions

The European Parliament and EU ministers have agreed on a new law to cut emissions in the maritime sector. The law aims to reduce ship emissions by 2% as of 2025 and 80% as of 2050, covering greenhouse gas, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions.

The European Commission will review the law in 2028 and will decide whether to place carbon-cutting requirements on smaller ships. The agreement will also require containerships and passenger ships docking at major EU ports to plug into the on-shore power supply as of 2030. Penalties collected from those that fail to meet the targets will be allocated to projects focused on decarbonising the maritime sector.

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[eugenedebs1920]

In their last term, The Supreme Court of the United States of America (SCOTUS), mainly the men, but occasionally Barrett showed the American people how little we are worth to them. They made it blatantly obvious that we are nothing more than serfs, subjugated, whose purpose is to pay taxes and STFU.

This was also made apparent with the reversal of Roe. The 2023-24 term had its share of long term dire consequences yet to be felt. The overturning of the Chevron doctrine was a devastating blow to the middle class/working poor. Its reversal will, at one time or another, affect the lives of 98% of Americans (the middle class, upper middle and working poor).

The right wing apparatus will tell you that regulations, protections, and limitations prohibit productivity which leads to less profits and in turn, a cooling of economic prosperity. What they aren’t divulging is the massive amounts of wealth they have amassed over the past 4 decades.

As far back as the Nixon administration, one could go back as far as the New Deal but, it’s a post, not a novel, certain restrictions, limitations, protective measures, and practices have been imposed on major corporations and industries. These regulations range from environmental protection, labor practices, safety standards, hazardous substances, banking practices, equal pay, the list goes on.

These regulatory agencies specialize in the field in which suits their skill set. Some call it the bureaucratic state. These non partisan civil servants work throughout changing administrations in their various fields without being inhibited by the views held by the party in power.

What the overturning of Chevron did is lessen the power that these agencies have. Putting the rules and regulations they enforced in peril. Now regulations created to protect the health and safety of Americans and the environment we live in, as well as the financial institutions and practices in which they can engage in, are put in peril.

The effects of this won’t be immediately noticeable. We are the frog in a warm pot of water, slowly being boiled to death. What does this have to do with Helene and future natural disasters one may ask?

Some of those regulatory agencies impacted by this reversal are, the EPA, FEMA, NOAA, the Department of Labor, OSHA, The FCC, the SEC, and so many more. Pretty much any agency that limits the exploitation these massive conglomerates and giant corporations can impose on Americans and the world they reside in.

We live in a time where the Supreme Court is rogue. With an extreme right wing MAGA majority, dead set on revoking rights as opposed to instilling them. A Supreme Court who, when scandals arose of lavish gifts coming from billionaire benefactors, rather than enforce a code of ethics they simply legalized bribery (Snyder vs the United States). A Supreme Court, so lawless and void of standards, that justices refuse to recuse themselves from constitutional crises cases, where they flew flags in support of the defendant, where the wife of another was in direct contact with the cheif of staff of a man who, while watching from the dining room of the White House, while a mob, led by his incendiary rhetoric ramshacked our capital. All the while chants of “hang Mike Pence, Hang Mike Pence” rang through the the halls of that hallowed ground. When told the mob wanted to hurt the Vice President, the defendant said, “So what”.

I’ve had tacos more supreme than this court! This November 5th, it is not a choice between a vile demented old man and a lifetime protector and prosecutor for the people, it is the direction, the safety, the environment, the lending practices, the food we eat, the wages we make, the lives our children will have that is the choice because. If Trump is elected, Alito as well as Thomas WILL retire, giving the mandarin Mussolini FIVE SCOTUS appointments. This will dictate the next 30 plus years of our lives. So please! Get out and vote! Vote the Harris Walz ticket and blue down ballot. The freedoms of women, LGBTQ rights, labor rights, environmental protections, food and drug safety, fair banking/lending practices, our federal lands, clean water, green energy for the future, so much hangs in the balance and the effects will be felt for a majority of the rest of our lives. We are one nation, indivisible, we stand for liberty and justice for all! ☮️🇺🇸

[tokillamockingbird427]

Do you think they climb the ferris wheel and crack beers? I feel like it's such a stark feature of the fort, there just has to be some weird shit going on up there, even if it's prohibited grounds or something.

And it's a known make-out area? Oh my god. For subordinates anyway, the Ghosts tend to scold those but still wreak their own havoc on the wheel. Perchance.

Yes absolutely oh my god you little genius.

Logan and Hesh, despite being the daddies boys they are, could not and will not even try to resit the allure of climbing that big fuck ass thing they're not supposed to climb on the pier they're not supposed to be on.

I hc that the base was around the pier, and they're restricted from the pier itself because they can't keep up maintenance on it or any of the structures on it. However that doesn't stop a single inhibition impaired GI from breaking onto the thing the second they get dared to. It's a "Rite of Passage" aka a very cool brag to say (quietly, so the CO's can't hear you,) that you've climbed to the top of the Ferris wheel or one of the coasters. Bonus points if you get a pic and crack a beer. (It's considered good luck to go for the Ferris wheel specifically, and just "cool" for anything else.)

Logan and Hesh on the other hand don't need a dare: They're human spider monkeys and just like to climb things. They got to the top of that shit within three days of arrival and found out about the dare/rite of passage things after. Then just to double down on their fuckery they climbed it again and set off a couple fire works to "Do it right." Logan and Hesh then got down from the Ferris wheel and off the pier without being spotted and to this day there's legends about "That one guy who rubbed commands nose in it," and set off fireworks. No one knows it was in fact TWO guys.

Elias, while he wasn't the proctor, still files it under "Tests my boys have passed" because all the commanding officers were PISSED that someone was so bold and descended on the pier like a swarm of wasps trying to find said person.

(The Ghosts eventually find out about it. Kick feels so proud despite never mentoring the boys a day in his life. Merrick is pissed because his cousin, part of said command, never stops bitching about it and he can't even tell the fucking guy the real story.)

[celandinee]

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…ABDITORY

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ n. a place into which you can disappear.

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word count - 900

featured - miyuki

warnings - none

note - the effort really just disappeared by the end😭 anyways miyuki is a fav so i just had to write about him

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Lunch was chaos. The headache-inducing chatter of your classmates was enough to make you avoid the cafeteria all together; finding comfort in the abode you called the school roof.

Overlooking the entirety of the school grounds and watching those that strolled by was a pastime of yours. You would lean against the brick railing that prohibited you from tumbling over, eyes following each person who walked the pathways.

You found comfort in the simplicity. The way every student that walked by acted without inhibition, acting their natural selves.

One person chased a fallen leaf that was caught in the wind; another holding hands with her boyfriend, idly chatting with a grin plastered on her face. It was them in their own world, and you were the omniscient viewer.

It was nice to think solitude was your friend at times like this; that this rooftop was your domain alone to people-watch and eat your lunch in peace. You humored the idea— until the sound of a door swinging open totally stomped it out.

Now Miyuki Kazuya’s pastime was terrorizing you. His intrusion during lunch was one of the many ways he went about it, interrupting the silence you enjoyed with that cocky laugh and a snarky comment.

“What a surprise seeing you here,” Miyuki hummed while he took the place by your side. A lopsided smirk curled on his lips.

The boy had his white sleeves rolled to his elbows as he mimicked you, leaning against the railing casually. One of his hands tugged at the maroon tie around his neck and loosened the material until he felt like he could breath again.

The tilt of tone that hung in his words forced you to look him in the eye— his deep, amber gaze making you feel small as you retorted.

“Very funny, Miyuki. As if you don’t come up here and bother me every day,” your brows furrowed and lips pursed.

What was once your secret haven was now forsaken to the wrath of the second-year.

You couldn’t even remember when he first started sneaking out onto the rooftop; you simply remembered having the place to yourself one day, then Miyuki being there the next. You remembered there being silence once, then nonstop talking in your ear next.

“Do you really have nothing better to do?” you grumbled.

Miyuki stared past his glasses and down at you. The black rimmed specs always failed to hide the way his gaze shone with a gleam you couldn’t quite place, the dancing of gold and brown flecks in his pupils.

He leaned his side closer towards your own, tipping his chin down to be at your eye level, “Not really.”

You found it impossible to look away from him, to break the eye contact. Why were you frozen? You looked like a fool staring at him with wide eyes and parted lips, air resisting to enter your lungs.

Your hands balled into fists, still resting atop the cement, scraping slightly as you turned towards the inconvenience.

“You surely have something to do. Why don’t you eat with your teammates? Aren’t you in the same class as Kuramochi?”

Miyuki remained silent for a moment, merely staring down at you with a relaxed air to him— a more genuine smile growing on his face. Before he spoke, he turned away from you and bent down, hands digging through the backpack that he had tossed at his feet earlier.

Returning back to his normal stance, he revealed what was hidden away in his bag. Two strawberry milk cartons.

Miyuki placed one of them on the railing in front of you, and the other in front of him. The act was so simple, yet so sincere.

“Kuramochi is too loud, my team is too loud,” he answered in a subdued tone. His hands fiddled with the top of the carton, bending the thick layer.

His mood hadn’t totally changed, per se, it seemed to have shifted. The cheeky grin and confident aura moved to a tender smile and comfortable sense.

Only now did you observe the specimen in front of you. The sun caught on his glasses—the gentle breeze played with his thick, ruffled hair. Tanned skin from baseball tried to hide the mild blush that dusted his cheeks.

You snapped out of your musing to grab the milk he gave you. “So you assumed I like strawberry?” you playfully nudged his shoulder with your own.

Maybe you shouldn’t be too hard on Miyuki. Yes, his presence often made you bite your tongue, but he also made little efforts that had you second-guessing your opinion on him.

“I saw you drinking this the other day,” he opened his own drink, tearing the miniature straw’s packaging.

Miyuki Kazuya, the ever observant, calculated catcher he was, of course saw you drinking this.

Perhaps lunches wouldn’t be that terrible with the second-year at your side. Sharing your rooftop wouldn’t be too difficult.

You rolled your eyes as you felt your face heat up, opening the milk as well.

“You’re such a stalker.”

A smooth laugh escaped his lips. His shoulders shook with amusement and leaned down to prod your own as you had done before.

“Maybe.”

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[sparklesvixens]

The judgments and taboos surrounding female sexuality

Judgments and taboos surrounding female sexuality have deep historical roots, influenced by cultural, religious, and societal norms.

Shame Around Sexual Desire:

Women have often been taught to suppress or feel guilty about their sexual desires. Open expression of sexual wants is sometimes stigmatized as promiscuous, with labels like "slut" used to shame women who embrace their sexuality openly. This contrasts sharply with the more positive or neutral views on male sexual expression.

Virgin-Whore Dichotomy:

Many societies have ingrained a binary view where women are categorized as either "pure" or "impure," depending on how they express their sexuality. This outdated view often pressures women to "fit" into one role and can make it difficult to navigate or express a healthy, balanced sexual identity.

Criticism of Sexual Autonomy:

Women who openly choose casual relationships, non-traditional sexual orientations, or lifestyles that don’t prioritize traditional monogamy often face judgment or ridicule. This criticism can lead to a lack of sexual freedom and reinforce the idea that female sexuality should conform to specific boundaries.

Stigmatization of Kinks and Exploration:

While male sexual fantasies are often more openly discussed or normalized, women's exploration of kinks or less conventional desires may be labeled "unfeminine" or even "inappropriate." This often limits the freedom for women to explore what makes them feel good without fear of judgment.

Age and Sexuality:

There's often an expectation that women should be less sexually expressive as they age, as if sexuality is tied solely to youth and physical appearance. Older women, especially, face judgments if they maintain active or open sexual lives, while men are more often celebrated for sexual expression at any age.

Cultural Taboos and Myths:

In many cultures, myths and misinformation persist around female sexuality. Some societies view menstruation as "unclean," which can restrict women’s rights and reinforce the notion that natural aspects of female sexuality are taboo or shameful.

Repression of LGBTQ+ Female Sexuality:

Queer female sexuality often faces additional stigmas. Women who express attraction to other women can face both fetishization and erasure, while bisexual or pansexual women are sometimes invalidated as "confused" or "experimenting."

Social Control and Victim-Blaming:

Women are often judged for their choices in dress or behavior, especially in contexts involving harassment or violence. Society frequently blames victims, suggesting that a woman’s expression of sexuality invites certain behaviors, reinforcing harmful standards that restrict female freedom.

Why prohibiting women from exploring their sexuality is bad?

Restricts Personal Freedom and Autonomy: Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human identity. By prohibiting women from exploring it, society denies them the right to make choices about their own bodies, which undermines their autonomy and freedom.

Encourages Gender Inequality:

When society imposes stricter sexual norms on women than men, it perpetuates double standards and reinforces inequality. Men often face fewer social consequences for exploring their sexuality, so restricting women from doing the same implies that women’s behavior is under more scrutiny or control.

Impacts Mental Health and Self-Esteem:

When women feel they cannot freely explore or express their sexuality, they may experience shame, guilt, or a lack of self-worth. This leads to mental health issues, lower self-esteem, and an internalized sense of inadequacy.

Inhibits Relationship and Sexual Education: Exploring one’s sexuality is a natural part of understanding healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication. By discouraging this, society leaves women less prepared for healthy, consensual relationships, increasing the likelihood of exploitation and misunderstandings.

Suppresses Diverse Expressions of Identity: Sexuality is closely tied to identity and self-expression. When women are denied the chance to explore this aspect, it limits how they understand and express who they are.

The importance of women exploring their sexuality

Exploring one's sexuality is an empowering journey that can help women connect with their true selves, fostering self-acceptance and confidence. Ultimately, sexual exploration is about women embracing a fundamental part of themselves that often faces societal pressures and misconceptions. It’s a step toward complete self-discovery, resilience, and a more inclusive world where each person’s authentic expression is celebrated.

Self-Awareness:

Understanding one’s sexuality allows women to become more self-aware, making it easier to identify desires, boundaries, and personal comfort zones. This self-knowledge translates into stronger self-respect and assertiveness in relationships.

Empowerment and Confidence:

Sexual exploration can build confidence, helping women feel comfortable in their skin and proud of who they are. This newfound confidence often spills over into other areas of life, fostering resilience and self-assurance.

Healthy Relationships:

Knowing one’s own needs and boundaries can improve communication in relationships, creating a foundation of trust, respect, and fulfillment. When women feel empowered to express what they want or don’t want, they’re more likely to cultivate mutually satisfying, respectful relationships.

[simonalkenmayer]

Do we need to go over the constitution? Of course we do. Here. Let’s do that. I’ll try to summarize swiftly. I’ll put the text in on the ones you ought to know the text of.

AMENDMENT I

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

In other words, the government cannot make any laws that inhibit your ideas, beliefs, faith, or right to disagree or seek compromise or apology. It doesn’t mean you have the right to do and say as you please and ripple are just supposed to put up with it. The government alone is prohibited from making or enforcing laws that inhibit your rights, and it can force others to comply with that hands off policy. This one is in hot debate right now courtesy of Musk, but the fact remains that he thinks “free speech” means he can be a jackass with complete impunity. Ravage business and world do not have to accept your opinion.

AMENDMENT II

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

As I’ve said before, this refers to the old practice of raising an army from the men of the colonies, because we had no standing army employed specifically to care about defense. That was later. Notice that in no way does the second amendment imply that you must have a gun to stand up to your government. In fact it says the government cannot deny redress. It also referred to Muskets. So unless you’re in the military, I see no reason why anyone can claim a right to carry an assault weapon.

AMENDMENT III

“No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.”

This had to do with a common practice of the time, called quartering. When an army was raised, it was necessary to move them around and feed them. In the colonies, the British troops ran roughshod over that rule and just moved in with families, taxing people’s inclined by leeching off them. Even worse, they used this tactic to keep tabs on people and intimidate them, and that was what the founders wanted to avoid.

AMENDMENT IV

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

This means you are protected, because in order to search, sieze, or otherwise compromise your property, the government must use rules that protect you, or they lose that evidence. This was a way of hamstringing the government to keep it from harming citizens with overzealous prosecution or outright fascism.

AMENDMENT V

“No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”

This amendment has 3 parts, first the presumption of innocence, and second the right to ignore questions if you feel they can either be used against you, or twisted to be used against you. Thirdly, that the government cannot seize your property without fair compensation.

First, the presumption of innocence cannot be minimized. You would know the other system, if you saw it. If you are accused of a crime here, the state has to prove you did it to a reasonable degree of certainty. The defense doesn’t have to argue any specific theory. It can just say “that is made up”. Flip it, and the entire state and all the officials see you as guilty if you can’t pony up the money to defend yourself or find evidence on your own. The difference is important.

Second point: the right to not incriminate oneself is there to protect you in all things. Remember that this is just after a time that torture was widely used to get people to admit to being witches (something these men did not believe in). To them, torture was near, and men having their families held as bargaining chips. This was there to prevent coercion.

Third point: No one can just move onto your land and take it without you agreeing and being compensated…I think it’s obvious why they might be a bit sensitive about that one eh?

AMENDMENT VI

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.”

If your eyes just glazed over scanning that, my apologies. This is the amendment that sets up how trials must go in order that everyone has the right to a) be allowed to fight back, b) is not kept in prison for years with no defense, c) that juries are of peers, and so on and so forth

AMENDMENT VII

Has to do with which crimes are considered worthy of jury and how that jury would be selected

AMENDMENT VIII

“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”

Meaning the government cannot charge someone so much money that it puts you in debt. It has to give you reasonable punishments—not prison for life for steal bread.

AMENDMENT IX

“The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”

In other words, no right can conflict with any other. No right can be used to take away another right.

AMENDMENT X

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

Anything that isn’t illegal needs to be decided by the people or their duly elected state representatives. If the feds haven’t, the states are allowed, until feds step in

AMENDMENT XI -

“The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.”

We won’t disallow others to charge you with a crime, but we will do so based on our laws and diplomacy. You will essentially be protected by the US but subject to foreign law. See the case of Britney Griner, still held captive in accordance with Russian marijuana laws, being used as a political pawn by Putin

AMENDMENT XII -

This is just how the votes work for the electoral college.

AMENDMENT XIII -

“Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”

No slaves except in prisons (we need to change this as it over-incentivized the justice system to funnel cheap labor into the market.)

AMENDMENT XIV -

Section 1.

How citizenship gets decided, and an edict that no state can make laws that deprive people of their human rights

Section 2.

Further proof they only counted men. But essentially this is how Congress and so forth is put together

Section 3.

You can’t represent the people if you’ve ever been convicted of abandoning an oath or post

Section 4.

We decide what we pay for and we aren’t paying any debts that have to do with us preserving our state from the crown

We reserve the right to make laws

AMENDMENT XV -

Everyone eligible cannot be stopped from voting, no discrimination based on race or previous status (slaves given right to vote)

AMENDMENT XVI -

Income tax

AMENDMENT XVII -

Senators are two per state, we decide them thus and these are the rules etc. state reps. Congress blah blah

AMENDMENT XVIII -

I won’t even dignify this one with anything other than “prohibition”, in other words, the government giving us organized crime

AMENDMENT XIX -

Suffrage for women!

AMENDMENT XX -

Establishes Election Day for executive branch and defines their term. When Congress assembles and for how long etc

AMENDMENT XXI -

Prohibition, The repeal.

AMENDMENT XXII -

Presidents only get two terms. Thank god we learned this with FDR and not Trump

AMENDMENT XXIII -

DC gets a representative

Further rules about how reps work

AMENDMENT XXIV -

No poll tax. Voting rights.

AMENDMENT XXV -

How the executive branch is organized

AMENDMENT XXVI -

Voting age is 18

AMENDMENT XXVII -

No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of representatives shall have intervened.

The reps meet to decide their salary. You can’t just decide not to pay senators.

[onwesterlywinds]

PROMPT #2: Bark

This piece is set roughly two years before XIV 2.0 and reflects part of the aftermath of the 2020 prompt #30 Splinter.

The night before the imperial audit was due to the capital, the 9th Bureau offices of the IVth Legion resembled the aftermath of an explosion - a comparison with which Alma was intimately familiar. Sheafs of paper obscured most of the great meeting room table in Hyur-tall columns that might once have held some deeper organizational purpose but was now more a testament to the workings of imperial procedure than any meaningful function. The air, too, was thick with sweat and breath; the confidentiality of their task prohibited them from opening a window, and the odors that had gathered throughout the evening served only to inhibit concentration. Dona eir Quinta had retreated to the veranda for a smoke break, Sadr rem Albeleo was attending to a security breach elsewhere in the building, and many of the other staff with whom Alma was much less familiar had collapsed after pushing far past their twenty-bell shifts.

As such, when the legatus strode in to the office, only she and Menenius sas Lanatus were there to greet him.

"How fare the preparations?" said Noah van Gabranth by way of greeting.

Menenius bowed his head with much more certainty than Alma had seen from him only a few minutes prior. "Proceeding apace, my lord."

"Good." But he paid no mind to the carnage of bureaucracy transpiring around him. "Velius. With me, if you would."

Her pulse quickened, as it always did whenever he addressed her directly. She stood from the page she had been annotating - a note on the damage done to Dalmasca's historical sites during the bombings under Livia sas Junius - and made to present herself at attention.

"And bring a writing pad," the legatus added.

Menenius raised an eyebrow, glancing back and forth between the both of them with unabashed curiosity. Whether out of unflagging obedience or abject fatigue, he simply nodded, and he left Alma to follow behind his superior when the latter made a quick exit.

"The prisoner is a collaborator of the Dalmascan Resistance," said Gabranth as they walked the halls of Nalbina Fortress to reach the keep. "A powerful mage with connections to the void."

She understood then why Gabranth had not simply done away with the prisoner: void mages were rare - those with enough scruples to land them in Nalbina, much more so.

"She has rejected multiple offers of friendship over the decades; nevertheless, we believe non-violent interrogation may yield insightful results. For her records, copy down our conversation in full, without shorthand. Make note of her expressions and any movements of her limbs."

"Yes, ser." The instructions were basic orders for an interrogation of any sort. What she could not yet grasp was why this task proved just as crucial as a half-completed audit that needed to be aboard an airship bound for the capital by the time the sun rose.

That question remained even as the legatus opened the door to the oubliette. The woman within the cage beyond was greatly diminished; Alma would have to inquire later how long her imprisonment had lasted thus far, given that she had been made to hang. All the same, her features were striking: long waves of purple hair cascaded down over her brown skin, and her tired eyes still shone bright amid the single candle that cast its light around the door.

"Ah," said the prisoner. One of her ears gave a twitch, one that Alma supposed was more out of instinct than any true emotion. "The imperial hound returns, now with a shadow in tow."

After serving in the IVth Legion for more than three years, Alma had seen firsthand how Noah van Gabranth was a man willing to tolerate a great deal of uncouth behavior, even rudeness, so long as they came from a place of loyalty. The Viera voidmage's jokes were nothing Alma had not heard before, even from within the 9th Bureau's own ranks - but to hear them from a prisoner was something far different.

But Gabranth did not react to her impudence with anger or amusement. Instead, he raised both hands to his helmet and lifted it from his head to hold it at his side.

It was the first time Alma had ever seen his face - though she recognized it from countless lithographs she had seen of Basch. There, in the dim light of the fortress, he might have passed for his father's ghost.

"State your name, for the record," said Gabranth.

Only then, with the invocation of her role, did Alma remember that she had been brought here for a definitive purpose.

Again the prisoner's ear twitched, this time in the direction of Alma's pen scratching upon the paper. Her eyes were locked with Gabranth's in a way she had never seen before, not even from his officers.

"Hrjt - that's H-R-J-T - of the Graylands. Called 'Brotin' in the Viera tongue. And I would humbly request, for the record, an acknowledgement that the legatus remains unable to pronounce my name, even after nearly thirty years of our dalliances." Here, she inclined her head as deeply as she was able to Alma. "And what is your name, dear scribe?"

"She is of no consequence," Gabranth interjected, and Alma found herself grateful for the words. "But you, Miss Brotin-"

"It may help if you think of it as containing a D, as the R is what is known as a 'flipped' R. 'HED-yet.'"

"-you may yet rise above your name." Alma could not help but abbreviate nearly every word that came through, could not hope to capture in full the crosstalk flying fast between the longstanding adversaries. "To do so, I would present you with this."

A brightness emerged from Gabranth's side, even before Alma glanced up from her furious scrawling. From a pocket inside his armor, he withdrew a piece of auracite.

Hrjt went still in her chains. She took in a deep breath of the putrid dungeon air, deep enough for Alma to make note of it upon the page - and then, in a mere instant, her eyes reflected the selfsame stygian light.

"Dark and cold is this lover's embrace," she intoned. Her voice had dropped several octaves in mere moments. "I lie among the boundless detritus, piled high atop the ruins of the outcasts - a feast for those who cannot sink lower. Look upon me! Partake of me!"

Alma wrote faster than she had ever written before, heedless of all but the need to capture the words as they came to her. Then Hrjt coughed, and murky saltwater poured from her mouth, all down the front of her ragged and stained shift.

"I am here," she whispered. She now spoke as a Dalmascan man would speak, using masculine-gendered grammar. Alma could barely speak Dalmascan, though she knew enough of it from listening to Rabanastran radios for bells on end.

And Hrjt's speech conveyed only desire in its simplest form - words simple enough to piece together through the fervency with which they were conveyed.

"Where are you, my love? I feel you, yet you are not with me. Our son, you-" She turned, then, to Alma. "My son. Do not bring him here. He would only drown in these depths."

"Your son?" asked Gabranth. His voice was both hard and dangerously sweet - a horrific sort of invitation. "Who is your son?"

Hrjt did not reply; she merely coughed again and vomited even more water from some unfathomable depth. When she righted her head, it was with the great fatigue that one would expect of a prisoner who had been hanging by her wrists for nigh on a week.

"No more," she said. "I've had enough of your barking for now, Your Honor. Permit me to go, and I will let you live to howl another day."

Gabranth, inexplicably, thrust the glowing stone back into his pocket.

Hrjt breathed in a quiet, steadying breath - and in an instant, a wreath of dark aether enveloped and subsumed her. By the time Alma blinked to confirm what she was seeing, Hrjt had vanished without so much as a single trace.

"Again," Gabranth mused. "Ah well. We will find her again. She always returns to Valnain."

Alma knew better than to ask more questions about this woman, or to speak of the stone that had been brought to subdue her; and so she followed the legatus back to the office and returned to her work.

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Club Fics Masterlist

All Those Dirty Thoughts Of Me - grooveyle

Summary: Dan and Phil are together but they have dark secrets that they don’t want the other to know. Phil is a cheater and Dan is a prostitute. Phil goes to a different strip club than his usual and it’s actually Dan’s work place.

be still my foolish heart (ao3) - t_hens

Summary: Phil is a bartender in a jazz club during the Prohibition and he’s doing his best to live a plain, but safe life - that all goes out the window when a new jazz band is hired and the drummer, Dan, starts to capture Phil’s heart.

Come What May (ao3) - PhantasticFiction

Summary: (tw) Phil Lester usually wasn’t one to go to strip clubs. But after being coaxed into it by a couple of his friends he meets the ever hypnotizing Greyson Bear (Dan Howell). Easily falling in love with him Phil works to save Dan from the underworld of prostitution.

Company Policy (ao3) - watergator

Summary: dan works in a bakery-by-day, gay club-by-night bar. phil owns said bar. things happen.

dressed up 1999 versace (ao3) - dizzy

Summary: Dan and Phil go to a gay club.

Give Me A Try - danfanciesphil

Summary: Dan, a bartender at ‘Habenero’, Brighton’s hottest gay club, has been obsessed with AmazingPhil, the openly gay Instagram model for a long time. In all the fantasy meet-cute scenarios Dan has imagined for he and his semi-celeb crush, none of them involved him being at work, being soaked in various liquids, or being halfway through a Saturday night hell-shift. Sometimes, life doesn’t wait around for your plans.

inhibitions (ao3) - CapriciousCrab

Summary: Looks can be deceiving and Dan gets more than he bargains for when he picks up a guy at the club.

Lantern In Your Heart - botanistlester

Summary: Phil is bicurious, so to help him figure out his sexuality, he ends up at a gay club. There, he meets Dan, who helps him out in more ways than one.

Lydian (ao3) - sierraadeux

Summary: When Phil needs to accurately depict a jazz club in one of his films, it only makes sense to experience one in real life.

Only Love Can Hurt Like This (ao3) - phandomsub

Summary: Phil Lester stumbles into a strip club with nothing to lose but his last forty pounds.

rainbow on your skin, glitter in your veins (ao3) - watergator (orphan_account)

Summary: dan and phil go to a gay club in america

Saturday Night Fever (ao3) - TheUKAmazingDan

Summary: It’s the 1970s, and Phil is just looking to have a little fun.

shine on, diamond (ao3) - deathlytireddan

Summary: Dan and Phil going to a gay club.

The Birdcage (ao3) - sadlybunny

Summary: Phil Lester is the owner of the popular drag club, The Birdcage. Dan Howell, his long term partner, is the headlining queen “Amethyst Star”. But when Phil’s son comes to them with important news, their relationship is threatened by the promise of new in-laws who might not know that Phil is gay.

we break the dawn (ao3) - templeofshame

Summary: The last time Dan was here without a tour hanging over his head, he wasn’t even watching Drag Race, let alone ready to be spotted in the crowd at a drag show. Tonight, if someone recognizes them, asks for a photo, even takes a creepshot… they can knock themselves out. There’s no limit to how queer Dan and Phil can be in public, not anymore.

Wishing I Could Make this Mine - melancholymango 

Summary: Phil has been recovering from his last break-up for a very long time, to the point that it’s more about not wanting to put himself out there again than it’s about wanting to go back to what he had before. His friends pick up on this and he ends up being dragged to a strip club, only to run into his childhood best friend (and lifelong crush) Dan Howell, at the bar. Dan Howell, the bashful and shy teen he’s been out of contact with for years now, who then proceeds to prance onto the stage and strip with all the confidence in the world. 

[dieletztepanzerhexe]

annihllated by my pottery teacher today. she said that my fear of destroying the piece i was working on certainly extends into other areas of my life (true) and that pottery class is a great place to work through inhibitions that prohibit me from doing things without worry. she said it's a controlled environement that can be used to practice different skills and deal with issues preventing me from living, literally word for word what they say in group therapy xD

[renthony]

[ID: a comment left by tumblr user msexcelfractal, which reads "Cool post OP, now do Birth of a Nation. End ID.]

Content warning: antiblackness, antisemitism, sinophobia, general discussion of bigotry and oppression

You really want to try and go there as if that's some kind of gotcha on the subject of dark fiction? Fine. Let's go there. I've got sources and free time.

Birth of a Nation is a horrific hate crime of a film. It is flagrantly racist and was connected to a surge in KKK membership. Nobody should watch that film for enjoyment. It's horrific. Nobody should be forced to watch it, either. You don't have to watch the film, and I don't recommend you do, unless you're actively involved in studying it for whatever reason. It's a bad, hateful movie.

I have not watched it in its entirety and I don't really ever intend to. There are Black scholars who have already broken it down and discussed it at length, and I don't feel I'm going to get anything out of the film that they haven't already covered. If I need to study Birth of a Nation in more depth for whatever reason, I'm going to defer to Black scholarship on the subject.

But if you tried to ban the film altogether? If you tried to erase it from existence? I would ask what the fuck is wrong with you. Banning Birth of a Nation does absolutely nothing to combat the racism that created it. It wouldn't stop racists from making racist art. It wouldn't erase the damage done by the film. It wouldn't go back in time and make it retroactively never made.

You know what banning it would do, though? It would strip film scholars of the ability to discuss it. It would prohibit people from talking about exactly why it was bad. It would inhibit honest conversations about what the film was and who it affected.

You know what you do with horrific bigoted art like Birth of a Nation? You have content warnings, like the one I put at the beginning of this reply. You don't spring it on people who don't want to discuss it. You don't put it on for people to watch without warning. You don't tell everyone you know to go and watch it and give it money.

You do things like what Warner Brothers did with their Tom and Jerry disclaimer:

“These animated shorts are products of their time. Some of them may depict some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that were commonplace in American society. These depictions were wrong then and are wrong today. While the following does not represent the Warner Bros. view of today’s society, these animated shorts are being presented as they were originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed.” 

You damn sure don't erase it from history and pretend that ignoring it will solve bigotry. Censorship is not the answer, because censorship is always enforced harder on marginalized artists. You ban racism in film, you ban films by Black artists who are exploring the topic from their own perspective.

When the Hays Code banned "offense to other nations," you know what happened? It didn't stop racism in film, that's for damn sure. It instead gave bigoted censors a perfectly legal and easy way to shut down art by marginalized people, which they did gladly.

The rise of the Nazi Party in Germany resulted in the Reichsfilmkammer demanding the removal of all Jewish workers from Hollywood's European locations. American films began receiving heavy censorship and bans in Germany, and so American studios complied with the Reichsfilmkammer's demands in order to avoid legal trouble in Germany.

Despite the Nazi party's outright hostility toward Hollywood, the MPPDA office discouraged any negative depiction of Germany or the Nazi party. Germany had been such a huge market for American cinema that the Reichsfilmkammer's censorship codes for German films began impacting American-made cinema. Jewish representation in cinema all but disappeared overnight. Joseph Breen, the head of the censor board, was an open antisemite, going on open tirades against Jewish people. His censorship policies were flagrantly bigoted and only served to reinforce that bigotry on a systemic level.

In 1933, Herman J. Mankiewicz and Sam Jaffe tried and failed to make an anti-Hitler film titled "The Mad Dog of Europe." The Hays Code was used to deny the film's production. On July 17, 1933, Will Hays himself ordered the filmmakers to cease and desist, all in the name of "not offending Germany."

Said Joseph Breen, "It is to be remembered that there is strong pro-German and anti-Semitic feeling in this country, and, while those who are likely to approve of an anti-Hitler picture may think well of such an enterprise, they should keep in mind that millions of Americans might think otherwise.”

Variety said about the subject, “American attitude on the matter is that American companies cannot afford to lose the German market no matter what the inconvenience of personnel shifts."

Anna May Wong, a Chinese-American actress, lost out on a leading role in the film "The Good Earth," due to the Code's explicit ban on interracial relationships. The leading man had already been cast with a white man wearing yellowface, meaning that Wong was unable to be cast as the leading lady and love interest, even though the characters were supposed to both be Chinese. The role instead went to a German-American actress wearing yellowface, who went on to win an Oscar for the role.

Censorship doesn't help anyone. Censorship does not protect anyone. Censorship does not prevent bigotry, and in fact only serves to reinforce it.

Anyone who read this far and learned something: being an independent media censorship researcher doesn't exactly pay the bills, so check out my Ko-Fi or Patreon if you learned something and feel generous.

My main sources for this post are:

Pre-Code Hollywood: Sex, Immorality, and Insurrection in American Cinema, 1930-1934, by Thomas Doherty

The Dame in the Kimono: Hollywood, Censorship, and the Production Code, by Leonard J. Leff and Jerold L. Simmons

The Encyclopedia of Censorship, by Jonathon Green & Nicholas J. Karolides

Morality and Entertainment: The Origins of the Motion Picture Production Code - Stephen Vaughn

Sin in Soft Focus: Pre-Code Hollywood, by Mark A. Vieira

Forbidden Hollywood: The Pre-Code Era (1930-1934), When Sin Ruled the Movies, by Mark A. Vieira

Hollywood's Censor: Joseph I. Breen & the Production Code Administration, by Thomas Doherty

And since you made me talk about Birth of a fucking Nation, here are some additional resources for people who are actually interested in Black media history:

Birth of an Industry: Blackface Minstrelsy and the Rise of American Animation, by Nicholas Sammond

Archival Rediscovery and the Production of History: Solving the Mystery of Something Good - Negro Kiss (1898), by Allyson Nadia Field

Humor and Ethnic Stereotypes in Vaudeville and Burlesque, by Lawrence E. Mintz

The Original Blues: The Emergence of the blues in African American Vaudeville, by Lynn Abbott and Doug Seroff

Waltzing in the Dark: African American Vaudeville and Race Politics in the Swing Era, by Brenda Dixon Gottschild

Darkest America: Black Minstrelsy from Slavery to Hip-Hop, by Yuval Taylor and Jake Austen

Love & Theft: Blackface Minstrelsy and the American Working Class, by Eric Lott

The Prettiest Girl on Stage is a Man: Race and Gender Benders in American Vaudeville, by Prof. Kathleen B. Casey

Dancing Down the Barricades: Sammy Davis, Jr. And the Long Civil Rights Era, by Matthew Frye Jacobson

Blackface, Whiteface, Insult and Imitation in American Popular Culture, by John Strausbaugh

A Change in the Weather: Modernist Imagination, African American Imaginary, by Geoffrey Jacques

Hollywood Black: The Stars, The Films, The Filmmakers by Donald Bogle

The Blackface Minstrel Show in Mass Media: 20th Century Performances on Radio, Records, Film, and Television, by Tim Brooks

Oscar Micheaux and His Circle: African-American Filmmaking and Race Cinema of the Silent Era, by Pearl Bowser, Jane Gaines, and Charles Musser

America on Film: Representing Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality at the Movies, by Harry M. Benshoff and Sean Griffin

White: Essays on Race and culture, by Richard Dyer

Black American Cinema, edited by Manthia Diawara

Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World, by Wil Haygood

Framing Blackness: The African American Image in Film, by Ed Guerrero

Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, & Bucks: An Interpretive History of Blacks in American Films, by Donald Bogle

White Screens, Black Images: Hollywood From the Dark Side, by James Snead

Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism, by Nancy Wang Yuen

The Hollywood Jim Crow: the Racial Politics of the Movie Industry, by Maryann Erigha

Your personal triggers and squicks do not get to determine what kind of art other people make.

People make shit. It's what we do. We make shit to explore, to inspire, to explain, to understand, but also to cope, to process, to educate, to warn, to go, "hey, wouldn't that be fucked up? Wild, right?"

Yes, sure, there are things that should be handled with care if they are used at all. But plenty more things are subjective. Some things are just not going to be to your tastes. So go find something that is to your tastes and stop worrying so much about what other people are doing and trying to dictate universal moral precepts about art based on your personal triggers and squicks.

I find possession stories super fucking triggering if I encounter them without warning, especially if they function as a sexual abuse metaphor. I'm not over here campaigning for every horror artist to stop writing possession stories because they make me feel shaky and dissociated. I just check Does The Dog Die before watching certain genres, and I have my husband or roommate preview anything I think might upset me so they can give me more detail. And if I genuinely don't think I can't handle it, I don't watch it. It's that simple.

[allyorganicme]

Exploring the Benefits of Organic Citric Acid 50% Solution in Sustainable Manufacturing

Organic citric acid has gained significant attention in recent years as a key player in sustainable manufacturing processes. This naturally occurring organic acid, primarily derived from citrus fruits, is not only versatile but also environmentally friendly. Among its various forms, the 50% solution of organic citric acid stands out for its effectiveness in numerous industrial applications. This article delves into the benefits of using organic citric acid 50% solution in sustainable manufacturing, highlighting its role in promoting eco-friendly practices, enhancing product quality, and contributing to overall sustainability.

What is Organic Citric Acid 50% Solution?

Organic citric acid is a weak organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7. It is characterized by its sour taste and is widely recognized for its applications in food preservation, cleaning, and various industrial processes. The 50% solution refers to a concentrated liquid form that contains 50% citric acid by weight. This concentration is particularly useful in industrial settings where potency and efficacy are essential.

Production Process

The production of organic citric acid typically involves fermentation processes utilizing specific strains of the mold Aspergillus niger. The fermentation begins with a carbohydrate source, often derived from renewable resources like corn or sugarcane. The resulting citric acid is then concentrated to create the 50% solution, ensuring that it retains its organic certification by adhering to strict agricultural standards that prohibit synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

Benefits of Organic Citric Acid 50% Solution in Sustainable Manufacturing

1. Eco-Friendly Alternative

One of the most compelling advantages of organic citric acid is its eco-friendly nature. As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability, organic citric acid 50% solution serves as a natural alternative to synthetic chemicals commonly used in manufacturing processes.

Biodegradability: Organic citric acid is biodegradable, meaning it breaks down naturally without harming the environment. This characteristic is crucial for companies aiming to minimize their ecological footprint.

Reduced Chemical Load: By replacing harsher chemicals with organic citric acid, manufacturers can reduce the overall chemical load in their processes, contributing to cleaner production methods.

2. Versatility Across Industries

Organic citric acid 50% solution is renowned for its versatility, making it applicable across a wide range of industries:

Food and Beverage: In food manufacturing, citric acid acts as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, and preservative. It helps maintain product quality by preventing spoilage and enhancing taste. Its ability to lower pH levels inhibits microbial growth, extending shelf life without the need for synthetic preservatives.

Pharmaceuticals: In the pharmaceutical industry, organic citric acid is used as a buffering agent. It helps maintain optimal pH levels in formulations, ensuring the stability and efficacy of active ingredients. Additionally, it enhances the solubility of certain compounds, improving drug absorption in the body.

Cosmetics and Personal Care: Citric acid is commonly used in cosmetics for pH adjustment and as a natural exfoliant. Its inclusion in skincare products helps to improve texture and effectiveness while aligning with the consumer demand for clean beauty.

3. Cost-Effectiveness

The use of organic citric acid 50% solution can lead to cost savings for manufacturers in several ways:

Concentration Efficiency: As a concentrated solution, organic citric acid requires smaller quantities to achieve desired results compared to less concentrated alternatives. This efficiency not only reduces raw material costs but also minimizes storage and handling expenses.

Extended Shelf Life: By utilizing citric acid as a preservative, manufacturers can extend the shelf life of their products, reducing waste and losses associated with spoilage.

4. Enhancing Product Quality

In sustainable manufacturing, product quality is paramount. Organic citric acid 50% solution contributes to improved quality in various ways:

Flavor Enhancement: In the food and beverage industry, citric acid enhances the flavor profile of products, providing a refreshing tartness that balances sweetness. This improves the overall sensory experience for consumers.

Stability and Safety: In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, citric acid helps stabilize formulations, ensuring that products remain effective throughout their shelf life. Its antimicrobial properties also enhance product safety by inhibiting harmful bacteria.

5. Supporting Sustainable Practices

The adoption of organic citric acid 50% solution aligns with broader sustainability goals in manufacturing:

Sustainable Sourcing: Organic citric acid is typically sourced from renewable agricultural practices, supporting local farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture. This commitment to sourcing reflects positively on a brand’s social responsibility.

Circular Economy: By incorporating biodegradable ingredients like organic citric acid, manufacturers can contribute to a circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled, minimizing waste and environmental impact.

Application Examples in Sustainable Manufacturing

1. Food Preservation

In food manufacturing, organic citric acid 50% solution is used to preserve a variety of products, including sauces, dressings, and beverages. By lowering the pH, it inhibits the growth of spoilage organisms, allowing products to remain fresh for longer periods. This not only reduces food waste but also ensures that consumers receive high-quality products.

2. Pharmaceutical Formulations

In the pharmaceutical sector, organic citric acid is integral to the formulation of effervescent tablets and syrups. Its buffering capacity helps to maintain the desired pH, enhancing the stability and efficacy of active ingredients. This is particularly important for medications that require precise pH levels for optimal absorption.

3. Cleaning Products

The cleaning industry has embraced organic citric acid as a natural alternative to harsh chemicals. In formulations for household and industrial cleaners, citric acid effectively removes mineral deposits, limescale, and stains. Its safety profile makes it suitable for use in environments where chemical exposure must be minimized.

4. Cosmetic Formulations

In cosmetics, organic citric acid is often found in exfoliating products, toners, and creams. It helps to balance pH and enhance the performance of active ingredients, aligning with the growing trend towards clean and effective beauty solutions.

Safety and Handling

While organic citric acid 50% solution is generally safe to use, proper handling is essential to ensure safety:

Protective Equipment: When handling concentrated citric acid, it is advisable to wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, to prevent skin and eye irritation.

Storage Guidelines: Organic citric acid should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials. Proper labeling and containment are crucial to avoid accidental exposure.

Dilution: In many applications, it is necessary to dilute the 50% solution to achieve the desired concentration. Care should be taken to follow guidelines for safe dilution practices.

The Future of Organic Citric Acid in Sustainable Manufacturing

As the demand for sustainable practices continues to grow, the role of organic citric acid 50% solution is expected to expand. Innovations in production methods, such as utilizing agricultural waste for fermentation, may enhance its sustainability profile even further.

Moreover, ongoing research into the health benefits and potential applications of citric acid will likely lead to new uses across various industries. As consumers increasingly prioritize natural and organic products, the market for organic citric acid is poised for significant growth.

Conclusion

Organic citric acid 50% solution represents a powerful tool for manufacturers seeking to implement sustainable practices while enhancing product quality. Its versatility across food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning industries showcases its effectiveness as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals. By adopting organic citric acid, manufacturers can not only improve their processes but also contribute to a more sustainable future.

As a brand dedicated to quality and sustainability, AllyOrganics is committed to providing high-quality organic citric acid solutions that meet the needs of modern industries. By embracing the benefits of organic citric acid 50% solution, businesses can foster innovation, support environmental stewardship, and align with the growing consumer demand for sustainable products. The future of manufacturing is green, and organic citric acid is at the forefront of this important shift.

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Bee Venom Cancer Cure?

Can HoneyBee Venom Be Used as Anticancer Agent?

New scientific medical studies in PubMedCentraal medical journal, article #10378503 are looking at the mechanisms of anticancer activity of bee venom. Research shows strong 'anti-cancer' potential of both crude bee venom and its main constituent, "melittin", by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting the cell cycle without significantly affecting physiological cells.

Which means the Melittin in Bee Venom stops the cancer cells from growing, starving them to death while letting normal healthy cells reproduce.

Like the bee venom only affects the cancer cells!

There are many reports in the literature on the pharmacological properties of bee venom and/or its main components, e.g., anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial or neuroprotective properties. In addition, both crude venom and melittin exhibit cytotoxic activity against a wide range of tumor cells, with significant anti-metastatic activity in pre-clinical studies.

Ya see,... Over the centuries, secondary metabolites from bacteria, fungi, insects or terrestrial plants have played an essential role in traditional medicine, but bee products have greatly distinguished themselves in chemical biodiversity, providing not only an efficient, but also a widely available and renewable source of therapeutic substances.

We have seen various types of products produced by bees known for their health-promoting properties since ancient times. Natural bee products used in the treatment and prevention of various diseases include honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax, as well as bee venom (BV) also known as apitoxin since 1000-3000 BC.

Bee Venom is a secretion from the venom gland of worker bees that is supposed to have a defensive function against predators. It is an odorless and colorless liquid consisting of 88% water and only 0.1 μg of dry matter, and we now know this because of Microbiology,.... the study of the biology at microscopic levels.

Microbiology started in 1857, but significant advances in the field have occurred in the last three years because of new technology with Centrifuges, Microscopes, Colony Counters, and Spectrophotometers.

Which have opened a whole new era with Bee Venom being realized as a rich source of secondary metabolites, such as: peptides, including melittin, apamin, mast cell degranulating peptide (MCD) or adolapin, enzymes such as phospholipase A2 (PLA2) and hyaluronidase, as well as amino acids and volatile compounds. And this new information tells us Bee Venom has all the components to not only cure cancers, but prohibit them from starting by taking supplements before you get cancer,..... like when we put sunscreen on our skin so the sun's ultraviolet and UV rays won't damaging the skin's melanin causing damage to skin cells we call sunburn.

Don't get this wrong, we have been studying Bee Venom since the 1950's, but it wasn't until the 1980 that anyone thought Bee Venom had anti-cancer properties. And from 2013 to 2023 we have actually seen how it works to starve-out and kill cancer cells in the laboratory.

The list of types of cancer Bee Venom is being tested for is long, but a few are breast Cancer, Leukemia, TNBC, Lung Cancer, Glioblastoma, Pancreatic cancer, Colon cancer, Cervical cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Gastric cancer, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Malignant melanoma, ........ and on, and on, and on.

Are Honey bees going to turn out to be humanities saviours?

Will Bee products be the new cure-all for human beings?

Will we realize this before we wipe out the honey bee with global warming?

Your Votes can make a change, because the Green party is the only political party that wants to further investigate the Honey Bee and it's cures for humanity. Not the republicans, and not the democrats, because their support is on treatments side of cancer, not cures, because treatments bring in much more money,........ once you are cured they lose money!

It's your government they tell you, so vote to push the human race forward, and vote independent Green Party.

[beyondsmokeshops]

On Kratom

Originating from the Mitragyna speciosa tree in Southeast Asia, Kratom has been a staple in herbal medicine since the 19th century, offering opiate-like and stimulant effects. It can be chewed, smoked or consumed as a tea; and it is available in various forms such as dried powdered leaves, enriched extracts, resins, tinctures, capsules and edibles.

With diverse strains like the pain-relieving Red Vein, stimulating White Vein, and balanced Green Vein, kratom holds cultural significance in its regions of origin and sparks contemporary debates on legality and public health. In this article, we delve into gratom's history, uses, strains, and the nuanced discussions surrounding its regulation, unraveling the complex narrative of this botanical substance.

Indigenous to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, kratom has been utilized in herbal medicine since the 19th century. Traditionally consumed for pain relief and mild stimulation in Southeast Asia, millions of Americans use kratom, citing its efficacy in alleviating chronic pain and addiction symptoms - a critical tool, amid rising drug overdose deaths.

There are several types of kratom strains, each touted for their efficacy in different areas. Red vein kratom is known for pain relief, sedation, stress relief, and relaxation, this strain offers temporary relief for chronic pain or anxiety. White vein kratom is renowned for its stimulating effects; this strain supports focus, alertness, concentration, and productivity without the jitters commonly associated with stimulant use, often leading to feelings of euphoria. Green vein kratom is the most popular strain; combining stimulation and soothing benefits, offering mental clarity, focus, and calmness for everyday use, ideal for managing daily stress. Gold kratom is a blend of different kratom strains, providing a broad spectrum of positive effects without specifying vein coloration. Most commercially available Gold kratom is a blend of white and green vein kratom. Black Kratom remains a bit of a mystery - subject to varying definitions, it usually refers to red vein kratom that has been fermented multiple times and/or roasted, resulting in a darker color and strong sedative effects reminiscent of a powerful red vein strain.

Amid record opioid-related overdose deaths, kratom has gained attention as an alternative for chronic pain, with millions relying on it. However, federal agencies, particularly the FDA, have attempted to ban kratom, threatening potential consequences such as criminalizing users and hindering research on its effects. Critics argue that the FDA's stance lacks nuance and overstates risks, citing low poison control calls related to kratom compared to common household products. While some deaths have been reported while kratom is present in the system, a clear causal link is absent. Advocates stress the need for regulation to ensure safe production rather than outright prohibition. Research into kratom has been inhibited by the attempts of powerful entities to ban its production and use, but the anecdotal evidence to support its usefulness is overwhelming. In addition, despite some evidence to suggest that kratom use comes with the risk of addiction, any dose under 2 grams is considered a microdose when using kratom, and most commercially produced capsules weigh in at only 750 mg, well below the microdose line.

The FDA's arguments against kratom face scrutiny, with experts highlighting weaknesses in methodologies like the PHASE model. Some speculate that the FDA's resistance to kratom may be influenced by pharmaceutical interests commercializing synthetic versions, as there are many officials involved who would potentially benefit financially from kratom prohibition. Recall that cannabis was legal in the United States prior to 1952, and the motivating factors behind its prohibition were rooted in racism and capitalist interests, not medical or scientific fact. 

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Generative AI Media Software Market Manufacturers, Suppliers, Vendors Sales, Revenue, Market Share 2023 to 2030

The Generative AI Media Software Market is experiencing a rapid surge in growth, reshaping the landscape of media production and creative industries. This innovative technology is revolutionizing content creation by leveraging artificial intelligence to generate multimedia content, ranging from images and videos to music and written pieces. The market's growth is propelled by several key factors that are reshaping the way media is produced and consumed.

At its core, Generative AI Media Software utilizes advanced algorithms to autonomously produce creative content. This technology is particularly attractive to industries seeking efficient and cost-effective ways to generate high-quality media. The ability to automate aspects of content creation reduces the reliance on human labor and streamlines workflows, leading to increased productivity and faster time-to-market.

One of the primary drivers behind the growth of the Generative AI Media Software Market is the increasing demand for personalized and engaging content. As consumers become more discerning, businesses are challenged to create content that resonates with their target audience. Generative AI allows for the customization of media content on a massive scale, tailoring it to individual preferences and delivering a more immersive and personalized user experience.

Furthermore, the market is bolstered by the ongoing advancements in deep learning and neural networks, which enhance the capabilities of generative AI algorithms. These technologies enable the software to understand and mimic complex patterns, resulting in more sophisticated and realistic content generation. As the algorithms continue to evolve, the potential applications of Generative AI Media Software expand, encompassing diverse industries such as advertising, entertainment, and marketing.

However, the market is not without its challenges and restraints. Concerns related to data privacy and ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content have emerged as significant hurdles. As Generative AI Media Software relies heavily on vast datasets to learn and generate content, ensuring the responsible and ethical use of this technology becomes paramount. Striking the right balance between innovation and ethical considerations is crucial for the sustained growth of the market.

Moreover, the complexity and computational requirements of Generative AI Media Software pose challenges for smaller enterprises with limited resources. The initial investment in infrastructure and talent needed to implement and maintain this technology can be prohibitive for some businesses. As a result, market growth may be inhibited by the barriers to entry and the need for extensive technical expertise.

Despite these challenges, the Generative AI Media Software Market is poised for significant expansion due to its transformative impact on the media and creative industries. The growth is further fueled by the increasing adoption of AI-driven solutions across various sectors. As businesses recognize the potential benefits of automating content creation processes, the demand for Generative AI Media Software is expected to rise, creating new opportunities for vendors in the market.

In conclusion, the Generative AI Media Software Market is undergoing a period of dynamic growth, driven by factors such as the demand for personalized content, advancements in AI technologies, and the need for increased efficiency in content creation. While challenges related to ethical considerations and accessibility persist, the market's trajectory indicates a promising future, with the potential to reshape the way media is produced and consumed across industries.

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Market segment by players, this report covers

    OpenAI

    Google

    Jasper

    Tiama

    IBM

    iFlyTek

    Brainasoft

    Brighterion

    Alibaba

    Tiktok

    Tencent

    Baidu

    Perfect World

    Kingsoft Office

    Visual China Group

    KunLun

Market segmentation

Generative AI Media Software market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2018-2029, the growth among segments provide accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type

    Voice Media

    Text Media

    Image Media

Market segment by Application

    Personal Media

    Corporate Media

    Government Media

Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers

    North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

    Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)

    South America (Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America)

    Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

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Non-halogenated Flame Retardants Market Forecast: A Deep Dive into Future Industry Projections

The Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 4.2 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.1% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. Market Overview:

Non-halogenated flame retardants are compounds that are added to plastics, textiles, coatings and other materials to inhibit, suppress or delay the production of flames to prevent the spread of fire. They do not contain bromine or chlorine and are environment friendly. Aluminum trihydroxide, organophosphorus compounds and nitrogen compounds are some of the common types of non-halogenated flame retardants. They provide effective flame retardancy while also meeting stringent environmental and health standards. Market Key Trends:

One of the key trends driving the non-halogenated flame retardant market growth is the increasing demand from end-use industries such as construction, electronics, automotive and textiles. Several developed countries are banning the use of halogenated flame retardants due to environmental and health concerns. This is boosting the demand for environment-friendly and safer non-halogenated flame retardants from various industries. Additionally, the growing electronics and automotive industries in Asia Pacific are also fueling the consumption of non-halogenated flame retardants. The stringent fire safety regulations worldwide related to industries utilizing flammable plastic materials is further propelling the market growth.

Porter’s Analysis

Threat of new entrants: The threat of new entrants in the non-halogenated flame retardant market is moderate due to the high capital required for manufacturing facilities and technology. Bargaining power of buyers: The bargaining power of buyers is high due to the availability of a variety of alternatives. Buyers can negotiate on prices by leveraging competitive rivalry in the industry. Bargaining power of suppliers: The bargaining power of suppliers is low because raw material required are widely available from numerous suppliers. Threat of new substitutes: The threat of new substitutes is moderate as ongoing R&D is exploring substitutes without compromising on safety. Competitive rivalry: Intense.

SWOT Analysis

Strength: Non-halogenated flame retardants are eco-friendly and can be used across various applications without harming the environment.

Weakness: High production cost compared to their halogenated counterparts. Lack of consistency in meeting stringent flame retardancy standards.

Opportunity: Growing preference for sustainable and non-toxic materials across industries. Increasing regulations prohibiting halogenated flame retardants will boost demand.

Threats: Availability of cheaper halogenated flame retardants restricts volume growth potential. Stringent safety norms associated with production and use.

Key Takeaways

The global non-halogenated flame retardant market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 8.1% over the forecast period, due to increasing stringent regulations prohibiting usage of toxic halogenated flame retardants across various industries. Regionally, the Asia Pacific non-halogenated flame retardant market accounted for the largest market share in 2023 owing to the growth of industries like construction, electronics, and automotive in China, India and other developing nations. Europe and North America are also expected to register significant growth due to increasing demand for sustainable and non-toxic materials. Key players operating in the non-halogenated flame retardant market are Clariant International Limited, Albemarle Corporation, Israel Chemical Limited, Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A, Chemtura Corporation, Nabaltec AG, FRX Polymer Inc, Huber Engineered Material, Amfine Chemical Corporation, and THOR Group Ltd. Manufacturers are focusing on developing innovative and high performance products to strengthen their position in the market.