#Sal=discs???

[sleeping-at-sea]

I was on call with one of my best friends and I was reading the dialogue.

While I was doing that I was being silly and giving Kel a high pitched voice, and so then when Mari spoke I decided to be the complete opposite and speak for her in a really deep voice(BCS IT WAS SO SILLY) and had said "What if Mari had a very deep voice" AS A A JOKE but thrm

IDEAS CAME!!

I offer to you lot,

Transfem Mari.

[mectech1]

Challenges and Opportunities in the Edible Oil Refining- Corn Oil & Sunflower Oil Refinery in India

The edible oil refinery plays a crucial role in ensuring that high-quality, safe, and nutritious oils reach the end consumer. However, the refining business comes with certain challenges that might hinder the production of the final product if not tackled properly. With increasing health awareness, stringent regulations, and evolving market dynamics, it has become important for refining businesses to adapt to new challenges while leveraging emerging opportunities. Whether it’s corn oil refining, sunflower oil refining, or refining edible oil of any other kind, using high-grade equipment, such as those offered by Mectech, can ensure that the set quality standards for your product are met, effectively tackling the challenge and making the most of available opportunities.

Challenges in Sunflower Oil & Corn Oil Refining

The edible oil refining industry faces a number of challenges relating to strict quality regulations, high consumer demands, inefficient production, and more. Although the challenges seem varied, their solution is more or less similar. High-quality and technologically advanced refining plants can help you overcome these challenges, bringing benefits for both your business and your customers. Let us explore the challenges in the industry and how companies like Mectech are helping with these challenges through their service.

Stringent Quality & Safety Regulations

Regulatory bodies relating to food industry impose strict norms on edible oil processing. Compliance with these standards requires investment in advanced refining technologies and rigorous testing. Failure to meet quality standards can lead to product recalls, financial losses, and reputational damage. However, with oil refining plants by Mectech you can be sure that your business produces edible oil meeting these standards and beyond.

High Energy Consumption & Environmental Concerns

Edible oil refining is an energy-intensive process. The use of heat, steam, and chemical treatments significantly increases operational costs. Moreover, wastewater and emissions from refineries contribute to environmental concerns, making sustainability a top priority. Companies like Mectech are innovating with energy-efficient plant designs to address these issues.

Technological Challenges in Refining Processes

Refining processes like degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization must be optimized to maintain oil quality while minimizing losses. Traditional refining methods sometimes fail to retain essential nutrients, leading to a preference for cold-pressed oils in health-conscious markets. Corn oil refining also faces unique technical challenges due to its composition, requiring specialized refining techniques.

Increasing Competition & Market Saturation

The edible oil market is highly competitive, driving the need for differentiation with value-added products becomes essential to stand out in the crowded market. Both corn and sunflower oil refinery in India businesses must stay competitive, driving the need for innovation.

Opportunities in Sunflower Oil & Corn Oil Refining

Despite the challenges, the edible oil industry presents several opportunities. Fueled by the ever-growing demand for pure and healthy oil, sunflower, corn, and others, the oil industry is brimming with opportunities. Take a look at the major opportunities in the oil industry and how Mectech is empowering businesses to leverage them.

Growing Demand for Healthier Oils

With a shift towards heart-healthy, low-cholesterol, and trans-fat-free oils, there is a rising demand for refined sunflower, corn, and canola oils. Corn oil refining is gaining popularity due to its cholesterol-lowering properties, making it a lucrative segment for investment.

Technological Innovations

Advancements in refining technologies, such as enzymatic degumming, nanofiltration, continuous deodorising, and others, are enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. Mectech, as a leading plant manufacturing company, is at the forefront of developing advanced refining plants that optimize production and minimize error.

Sustainability & Green Refining

The industry is witnessing a transformation towards eco-friendly refining practices. Companies investing in biofuel production, zero-waste processing, and energy-efficient refinery designs will gain a competitive edge. Mectech is pioneering sustainable plant manufacturing solutions to support green refining initiatives.

Expansion into Specialty Oils & Value-Added Products

Refiners are diversifying into specialty oils, fortified oils, and organic oil products to cater to niche markets. Castor HCO derivatives, derived from castor oil, are gaining traction in industrial applications like lubricants, coatings, and pharmaceuticals, opening new revenue streams.

Conclusion

The edible oil refining industry is at a pivotal juncture, facing both challenges and opportunities. While regulatory compliance and sustainability concerns pose hurdles, advancements in technology and evolving consumer preferences open doors for growth. Companies like Mectech are leading the way in innovative plant manufacturing solutions, ensuring that refiners can adapt, evolve, and thrive in the competitive edible oil market.

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[headmateelevator]

hello! could we ask for a koi fish mermaid headmate, perhaps? or a tubbo headmate of any variation, but preferrably with the role of caring for the body? thank you in advance! have a lovely day!!!

order up!

name(s) - Abyssal , Alkali , Allur , Bay , Brim , Brine , Brooks , Cecaelia , Cloud , Coastal , Coral/Coralie , Cordelia , Delilah , Dooriya , Flood , Gale , Irv , Jubilee , Lake , Mari / Maris / Marina / Marine , Maritime , Mere , Merrick , Misty , Oceana , Pollyanna , Riverine / Riviera , Seashore , Seaside , Seawater , Serena , Shore , Siren / Syren / Syrin , Storm , Summer , Sylph , Thalassa , Themis , Tide , Whirlwind , Windstorm, Aquamarine , aquatique , astraea , astro , athena , atolla , aura , aurelia , aurita , aurite , baia , bio , biolumine , blanche , blu , blue , bluette , bubble , capillata , caru , cassiopeia , cephea , chiro , chrysali , chrysao , cnidaria , coral , coralle , cordelie / cordelia , cosima , cosmo , crystal , crystalle , cyanea , cyanei , dentelle , divinity , dove.

pronouns - They / She / It / Blu / Blue / Blues / Cora / Coral / Corals / Cove / Coves / Coves / Drift / Drifts / Drifts / Ebb / Ebbs / Ebbs, Fi / Fin / Fins / Fo / Foam / Foams / Ke / Kelp / Kelps / Oce / Ocea / Ocean / Pe / Pearl / Pearls / Ree / Reef / Reefs / Sal / Sals / Sals / Se / Sea / Seas / Shel / Shell / Shells / So / Shore / Shores / Star / Fish / Starfishes / Ti / Tide / Tidal / Wa / Wave / Was / Blub / Bubble / Fish / Sing / Song / Splish / Splash / ⚡️/⚡️self / 🫧/🫧self / 🌊/����self.

gender(s) - agender fem , merfolk , mereic , mermaidcore , sirenish , merlikic , merblood/merfolkblood , sirenblood , mermonster , sirenmonster , autimeric/autimerfolkic , genderaqua , oceandream , sirekenic , creauterelle , thalassagender , seacreature , seaperilic , auramaric , seatix , autisirenic , merplayful , merpuplayful , merplaymate , mergender , phosirenial , merive , gendermerpup , merenvic.

orientations - sapphic , nmlnm , polyamorous.

role(s) - protector , soother , sister figure.

species - koi fish mermaid.

source(s) - brainmade

emoji(s) - 🐠 , 🐟 , 🧜 , 🧜‍♂️ , 🧜‍♀️ , 🎏 , 🦪 , 🐚 , 🌊 , 🪸.

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name(s) - Tubbo , Ram , Beloved , Toby , Doe , Fox , Tango , Faren , Pan , Faun , Bee , Clay , Dawn , Loaf , Moth , Luna , Eclipse , Stella , Flora , Buzz , Bug , Spyder , Flora , Forge , Garnet , Granite , Grayson , Harper , Hazel , Hero , Holly , hopper , iris , ivy , jade , jett , juniper , lapis , laurel , lilac , lily , magnolia , maple , marigold , mason , meadow , miner , mira , moss , nova , oak , onyx , opal , pearl , pebble , poppy , prairie , pyre , quill , red , reed , river , rocky , rose , rowan.

pronouns - he / ram / horn / headbutt / bzz / bee / book / write / explo / toxic / nuke / buzz / dawn / presi / civil / baa / fawn / flor / flower / petal / a / axe / adventurer / axe / birch / blaze / block / build / bun / cake / chest / clay / cobble / cow / craft / dark / dig / disc / end / eye / fight / flint / forge / fox / ghast / glow / goat / heal / hive / hx / hxm / hy / hym / ice / lava / love / mob / oak / ocean / ore / pearl / pick / pig / play / ram / sea / sapling / sheep / shx / hxr / shy / hyr / skele / skeleton / slime / smelt / smp / snow / stone / survivor / sword / teleport / thxy / thxm / thy / thym / tnt / tnt / tor / torch / tree / ve / vex / vwoop / warrior / water / wood / xp / xp. 

gender(s) - Boy(?) , UuuuuuuuhhhhMasc , SomethingMasc , Genderwhat , dimedowic , floraine , sheepcoric , sheeptransmasculine , starlemonic , tailic , fleecygender , maskgender , RAAAHHemotionic , Forestpicnicmulviboard , Beemoviescriptic , Cakehoneybeena , Sunnysummermulviboard , mossygoatgender , softpancakic , groggymorninggender , stargrapegender , arienfernian , hornjewelryaesic , goatgender , ramgender , goatplushic , starryapplegender.

orientations - bisexual , ambiamorous.

role(s) - caregiver , caretaker , soother , hygienist , body caretaker , taskdoer.

species - humany goaty thing.

source(s) - c!tubbo , DSMP.

emoji(s) - 🐝 , 🍯 , 🌻 , 🌼 , 🐐 , 🐏 , 🐑 , 🌿 , 🌱.

likes - bees and other bugs , friends , the color green , flowers , drawing , sourcemates , goats and sheep , animals and pets.

dislikes - being alone , people being hurt , rude people , fireworks , loudness.

front triggers - Sourcemates , friends , other source media, goats/rams , bees , explosives , fireworks , the system being threatened , being alone , the body needing care.

personality description - a rather hyperactive part , very energetic and interactive with friend and people bee likes to be around. he prefers to be near people rather than alone, and goes along with most things asked of him unless he outwardly has an issue with it. he enjoys making things like friendship bracelets from time to time.

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[fuchinobe]

E2-E4 2001 - Inspiration From E2-E4 (2001, Sal Disc. SALD 003D)

[mrraggedymvn]

🦇# renn 。⁺ she/her ⁺ ☥ 16 ˚₊·

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🦴# interests: korn, linkin park, limp bizkit, deftones, cypress hill, jamiroquai, pantera (anything music/metal honestly) although i also dabble in some drum and bass. clinical love for impractical jokers (sal and q can get IT) im very much into film, slowly but surely working my way through the classics and LOVE horror. tv show wise- starting ahs and can confirm evan peters is EVERYTHING. im slowly getting through breaking bad and dexter, BINGED through shameless and criminal minds, anything zombie has my heart: the last of us (i know im a poser i havent actually played the game YET but omg pedro pascal the man that you are), the walking dead, 28 days later etc -. unhealthy obsession w norman reedus which is expected but what can i say im just a girl

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🚬# im basically here to make moots as none of my irl friends are really into this stuff :>

🎵# socials:

disc: rennvelope ⋆₊ ⊹ ♰

letterboxd: rennbxker ࣪𖤐

pinterest: rennbvker ₊⋆ ☠︎︎ ⋆₊ ⊹

[docrotten]

EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978) – Episode 232 – Decades of Horror 1970s

‘I remembered that I was sneakin’ out the back door of the bar. So I said to myself, man, I said,”What the *fuck* are you doin’, man? Sneakin’ out the back door, runnin’ away, man, from what? I mean, you didn’t do nothin’. Nobody can prove that you did nothin’ because you did not do nothin’.”’ As usual, he had an elaborate alibi. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest Dirk Rogers – as they discuss Eyes of Laura Mars (1978), … a movie with a script co-written by John Carpenter?

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 232 – Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)

Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine

Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Synopsis: Fashion photographer Laura Mars, whose photographs contain violent images, develops the ability to see through a killer’s eyes. Detective John Neville notes striking similarities between her art photos and those of actual crime scenes and realizes that she can see what is happening through the eyes of the killer. Mars and Neville join forces to identify the killer before she, too, becomes a victim.

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Writing Credits: (screenplay) John Carpenter and David Zelag Goodman; (story) John Carpenter; Tommy Lee Jones (monologue writer) (uncredited); Julian Barry (uncredited); Mart Crowley (uncredited); Joan Tewkesbury (uncredited)

Produced by: Jack H. Harris (executive producer), Jon Peters (producer), Laura Ziskin (associate producer)

Selected Cast:

Faye Dunaway as Laura Mars

Tommy Lee Jones as John Neville

Brad Dourif as Tommy Ludlow

Rene Auberjonois as Donald Phelps

Raul Julia as Michael Reisler (as R.J.)

Michael Tucker as Bert

Frank Adonis as Sal Volpe

Lisa Taylor as Michele

Darlanne Fluegel as Lulu

Rose Gregorio as Elaine Cassell

Bill Boggs as Bill Boggs

Steve Marachuk as Robert

Meg Mundy as Doris Spenser

Marilyn Meyers as Sheila Weissman

Gary Bayer as Reporter

Mitchell Edmonds as Reporter

Jeff Niki as Photo Assistant

Nicholas Guest as Party Guest (uncredited)

Jack H. Harris as Man in Gallery (uncredited)

John Carpenter wrote a script and it became Eyes of Laura Mars (1978). However, there was so little similarity between the finished product and his original script that Carpenter had little more to do with the film. Even so, Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Auberjonois, Brad Dourif, and Raul Julia add credence to the movie along with Irvin Kershner’s direction and some very Giallo-like touches. Where will the Grue-Crew, joined by Dirk Rogers, come down amid the muddled aspects of Eyes of Laura Mars? You’ll just have to check it out to find out. Incidentally, did you notice Brad Dourif was in the film?

At the time of this writing, Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) is available to stream from Tubi and multiple PPV sources. It is available on physical media as a Blu-ray formatted disc from Kino Lorber Studio Classics and from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Bill, will be Black Noon (1971), a TV movie, horror western starring Roy Thinnes, Lynn Loring, Yvette Mimeaux, Ray Milland, and Henry Silva. Mr. Mulligan tells us it’s pretty good.

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

Check out this episode!

[merlincersei]

Merlin BBC UK TV Show - A Psychological Analysis Series Part 2

The Gay Arc Of Our Protagonist and Antagonist

Using magic equals homosexuality motif, Camelot represents a homophobic society. Against this backdrop, is where Morgana and Merlins character arcs are formed.

For Morgana, the backdrop of an intolerant society is further compounded by a homophobic family dynamic. She is literally disowned I.e not acknowledged by Uther as being his child (a fear a lot of lgbt people have). She ultimately rebels against the society and her family by coming to terms with her sexuality. However all the oppression and the unpleasant coming out process (Merlin literally poisons her) has made her bitter and she lashes out in destructive ways namely against the token heterosexual couple of the show Gwen and Arthur. It plays into the homophobic stereotype of how militant homosexuals are a threat to traditional heterosexual society. Morgana is literally turned from a brave and loyal friend who helped a lowly servant by going to his village and helping him defend it to being this irredeemable shrew once she embraces her true identity I.e a goth lesbian ROFLMAO.

Merlin who has also grown in a homophobic society, however was lucky enough to experience a tolerant interpersonal dynamics. His mother and his friend are both aware of his identity and are supportive of him. However unlike Morgana, Merlin chooses to stay in the closet because, he has chosen to focus on his career of being this amazing sorcerer whose job is to enable a king achieve greatness. This parallels a lot of gay people who remain closeted I,e actors, athletes, politicians, even ordinary people who feel coming out will deprive them of opportunities.

To really understand why the tone of merlin tv series changes drastically in seasons 4 and 5 is to understand the primary motivation of our hero and villain.

Merlin character arc is driven by fear. Fear of being found out. Fear of being rejected. Fear of failing his destiny.

Morgana character arc is driven by hate. Hatred of Uther for not acknowledging her and forcing her to supress her true self. Hatred of Camelot for condemning her when she wanted to rebel against a system that vilified her for what she was.

In classic fashion, those who rebel against society meet an untimely end. Morgana just like Sal Mineo's character in the classic heavily gay Sub textual movie "Rebel Without A Cause" is killed off.

Merlin who plays by society’s rule by remaining closeted and denying his true feelings, lives to be an old man full of regret.

In a case of art imitating life, Richard Wilson, the actor who played Gaius, came out in his 80s and said that he regrets hiding all his life because he never got the chance to build a family with someone he loved. I think it’s very bittersweet how he played a role that frequently told Merlin to “be more careful”.

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[yellowheartz]

Hi

I texted you on discord, but uh idk if you still check that, so, idk, text me back, please, when you can

I love you

(God this feels like a letter from the 14th century but yeah) (you're probably sleeping) (also i'm sorry)

Crying, you're alive, oh my god. 🥹🥹

Bro is hitting me up like a seamans wife, damn 😭HAHAHAHA

Also, it's OKAY POOKIE. I missed you so much actually. When bro disappeared, I feel like you took my heart with you 😔😔😔

Welcome back and I hope you've been well. AARRRGHHHHH sorry for not seeing your chat on disc. I haven't been online since uhh,, someone splattered mayo on me :3

They tried to turn me into a burger, sal. A BURGER 😰😰😰

I love youuu soo muchhh, I'm so happy you're online again omg. I feel lik I can stop detaching from stuff with you around again HAHAHAHA

And ermmm, I love you. 😎😻💋 [eats your face]

[youloveamonsterlikeme]

*tosses gizmo a ball of catnip*

@eleanores-lement

Gizmo smells the greenish ball for a few seconds before promptly clutching it with both his front paws, claws latching tightly, then shoving that thing into his mouth. It's too big to fit, thankfully, but he chews at it like a 6 year old with a jawbreaker, and you can see his eyes dilate into two huge & happy discs.

"Great," Sal said, sighing with a chuckle shortly after, "Now he's gonna be running around all night."

[nerds-yearbook]

In Rom Spaceknight 5#, cover date April, 1980, Ray-Na, Hellhounds of the Dark Nebula, and the Wraith Anti-Gravity Disc were introduced. They were created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. ("A House Is Not A Home!", Rom Spaceknight 5#, Marvel Comic Event)

[artsiemelodyy]

OMG OGMOGM SADJJHDADS ( For context, i was asking around in a disc server I was in for tips on how to make Sal moree snake like, THEN SOMEONE DREW THISSS AND I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS CONCEPT GRRR )

So yes Sal is most definitely getting a redesign ( Also including his 2 other family members with hoods like his LMAO )

ART BY blind__bear ON TIKTOK!!

[gluion]

moot game 💌

- a moot/moots that could be a secret idol

- a moot/moots who you enjoy talking to

- a moot/moots you like seeing on your dashboard

- a moot/moots you’d like to get to know better

omg thank you anon ❤️‍🩹🤸 this is so cute i dont usually get alot of messages but when i do i get so happy!!

mutual that could be a secret idol: @haet-sal

talking to lacey is so funny because its like i have a sunwoo bubble subscription (she is literally jumping through how many different topics) BUT I LOVE IT SO MUCH LIKE I THINK SHE WOULD BE THE FUNNIEST IDOL EVER

mutuals that you enjoy talking to: the entirety of deoboyznet !!! special mentions: @sungbeam @haet-sal @winterchimez @i520cm @stealanity !!

honestly, having the disc server is one of the best things to have happened ❤️‍🩹 actually made so much friends i love you all my silly writers!!!

mutuals that i love seeing on my dashboard: @sungbeam @cupidjyu @winterchimez

i love seeing duckie’s silly posts abt tbz whether works or even just “chxngmxn simpery” LMFAO!!! i also love seeing yumi’s drabbles and “tbz as/in” certain scenarios :DD PLUS IDK ABT YALL BUT EVERYTIME I SEE A NEW WORK BY ALLY, I DROP EVERYTHING

mutuals that i would like to get to know better: tbh so much more people in deoboyznet!! special mentions: @wuahae @hongyangi

i actually really do enjoy talking to so much of my mutuals ❤️‍🩹 but sometimes either timezones or just diff schedules do affect how i can interact with how many other members :3 so really, i hope i get to know everyone in the network!!

thank you again anon for this :DD it’s fun <3

[fuchinobe]

E2-E4 2001 - Inspiration From E2-E4 (2001, Sal Disc. SALD 003D) Also featured in the 2002 live action adaptation of Ping Pong.

[sagiearchiverant]

Hello we are a system. Our system name is Sagie. If you don’t know who it is use They/it

Main user/Main fronters-

-Jimmy (He/chirp/Fae/Canary)💛

-Scar (She/It)✨📚

-Skizz (She/He/It)🖍️

-Evergreen (It/Salt/He)🎋

-Bdubs (It/They/Moss/Clock)🍃

-Heaven (She/It/Pearl/Flower)🪸

-Sal Fisher (They/it)🎸

-Tommy/Moss (Fae/Moss/Disc/They/It)💿

[kunaigirl]

Do any of your OC's do any drugs? (or did in the past?)

Kevin used to smoke cigarettes as a teenager but was forced to quit when he didn't have enough money to keep buying packs. While in his early 20s though he's glad he got off of them when he did. (Note: Kevin and Penn's story takes place in 1988, where it was easy to find a cigarette vending machine, and no proof of age was required while buying from one)

Penn tried a "robot drug" once (malware on a floppy disc) and got WAY too sick off of it and decided to never do it again.

Sal did the same thing but it was a USB drive. He thought he'd be safe because he's a literal robotic mechanic and was all "I can always repair myself if anything goes wrong!" and while nothing "went wrong" exactly, he just didn't like how it made him feel. He tried it one more time and still felt the same so decided to just forget about it lol.

Chester got sick from a nicotine vape one time lol

[billie-cardboard]

So, about a month ago, I performed a summoning ritual to bring an eldritch deity's avatar to the mortal plane. My LARP group and I had been working our way up to this event for the better part of a year, countless hours were spent making sure everything was perfect for the big day.

It worked. Like, really worked. Before I even got to show off the costume I'd built for my "avatar form" and the articulated tentacle prosthetics I'd spent so much time on, a horrible disc had formed in the air above the group and spit a writhing mass of tentacles into the park. The amorphous mass of furred tentacles and luminous eyes called out to me, her high priestess.

Those first few nights left me terrified. An unknowable being from beyond reality followed me home and hid in the walls. But it quickly became apparent she was just as afraid of me as I was of her, for some reason. We eventually got to talking.

Annnd that's how I met the Light of the Salubrious Quest, the goddess I made-up for my fantasy roleplay—or, rather, the goddess I thought that I had made-up. Before she started sleeping on my couch and eating all my snacks.

Anyway, now that Sal has pulled herself into a vaguely humanoid mass of tentacles she's asking if I can help her make a character for the next meet-up. She says I should get a chance to use the costume I worked so hard on and do the story I planned, and that she just wants to play too.

You accidentally started a cult, and now your made up deity is living with you.