#Vacuum Truck Market

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Global Vacuum Truck Market Size, Share, Growth ⅼ Forecast (2024 – 2032) | Renub Research

Global Vacuum Truck Market value is anticipated to be about US$ 3.11 billion by 2032. The CAGR for the industry from 2024 to 2032 is 6.53%. Renub Research said that it amounted to US$ 1.76 billion in 2023. Vacuum trucks are innovative machines that split, accumulate, and haul away soil and different particles. Their fundamental layout consists of a truck with an extensive series tank hooked to a…

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Vacuum Truck Market, Size, Global Forecast 2024-2032, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis

The vacuum truck market has grown and become more diverse in recent years. These flexible vehicles are discovered in lots of industries, like manufacturing, where they do important jobs. They clean gutters, sanitize sewers, collect stormwater, and competently take care of substances all through hydro excavation. 

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vacuum truck market is presently valued at USD 1.22 billion and is poised to amplify at a CAGR of 6.8% over 2022-2030, thereby amassing a valuation of USD 1.93 billion by end of the assessment timeline.

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I Think Hypmic's Portrayal of Gender Roles is Kinda Refreshing: An Essay A.K.A. I'm Procrastinating on a Weekend Deadline :)

Hypmic's talking points on gender are hamfisted, corny, and melodramatic. "Maybe...we shouldn't have a wage gap," is not the hottest of takes. However, like most things in Hypmic, the writers have a lot more to say about gender and gender roles in the framing of the story itself that's much more nuanced. And honestly? It's kinda refreshing.

It's also something that went way over my head when I first became a Hypmic fan. Sure, I read manga and played Japanese video games--usually translated into English first--but I didn't have enough exposure to hundreds or thousands of pieces of untranslated Japanese media. I'm going to guess that most Hypmic fans don't either, which is totally fine and normal. We all exist within our respective cultural communities wherein we're bombarded with messages constantly telling us how to act, think, and speak. We tend to absorb these messages on subconscious levels and reflect them in the art we create and stories we tell, either by reinforcing them or challenging them. Thus, our stories don't exist in a vacuum, and divorcing stories from their cultural backgrounds can suggest the artist is the original thinker of a larger concept or hide their specific point of criticism. That is, if I wrote a story about a man who chooses to not catch fish, drink beer, and drive a Dodge Ram pick-up truck, we should be aware that I'm not the person who conceptualized the stereotype of dudes who catch fish, drink beer, and drive pick-ups. I wouldn't deserve the credit for dreaming up that exact image, and at the same time, it would be incorrect to read that as me targeting those three things randomly. The choice to not drive a Dodge Ram pick-up is not a commentary on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It's a stand-in for the notion of masculinity.

Thing is, we're hit with messages about masculinity, femininity, and other gender-related concepts on a daily basis. No matter where you live or what language you speak, every person on Earth is inundated with messages saying, "This is what you are, and consequently, this is how you should act." Our relation to these messages is complicated, and this complexity is compounded by different cultural communities preaching different messages in their stories, marketing, and human interactions. For instance, the US's massive global cultural influence means that those outside the US can still easily recognize what I mean by catching fish, drinking beer, and driving enormous American pick-up trucks. But the location and cultural differences may add or subtract nuances. A person living in, say, Munich is unlikely to have Dodge pick-ups advertised to them the way a person in rural Texas would. Our fictional Munich person does not feel the same social pressures to buy a Dodge and represent their masculinity with a Dodge the way our imaginary Texan would. In turn, the Munich person likely sees a Dodge with an element of absurdity--who the hell needs such a big truck in a European city?--and foreign Americanness. The Texan wouldn't have that concern--why worry about navigating your enormous truck down narrow streets when you live in the countryside?--and sees Americanness as their local default, thus removing any element of foreignness.

That is to say, gendered messages aimed at people (especially women) who live in Japan don't affect me the same way as they impact those who do live in Japan. Like, it's not my dog in the fight, and there are plenty of people who are directly affected who write their own stories and commentaries on gender roles in Japan. Japanese women don't need a random guy in the US to stand up and say, "Damn, your gender roles are fucked!" 1) They already know. 2) They're already saying it. So I come at this from an angle of someone who already has deep, primary frustration with the gendered messaging in my culture and secondary frustrations when similar messages appear in other cultures. I don't have a bone to pick with Japanese media in particular. Plain and simple, reading and working on hundreds of pieces of Japanese media is what I do for a living. It's in my face constantly, and as a result, I am also perpetually bombarded by messages about gender roles in Japanese media.

It's not a hot take to say that Japanese media, like the media of every single other culture around the globe, has a lot to say about gender. There's a lot of slotting people into boxes and telling people what to do. It's chafing, as we see all across history in art produced in reaction to gender roles. In the past couple of decades, global shifts in gender roles have caused media to shift the messages they're pushing, but it's not controversial to say that Japan has lagged behind other countries like the US.

Many, many stories push arbitrary notions of how to be a girl or how to be a boy that don't necessarily come from the author themselves. The authors probably aren't even fully conscious that they're making these choices. If an author writes a story about a library and makes every female character a romance fan and every male character an action fan, it's likely a reflection of endless messaging that says action is for boys, romance is for girls. In turn, this story becomes yet another reinforcing message. If no fictional girls like action, and no fictional boys like romance, it becomes alienating for real girls and boys who don't follow these same rules. These rules are everywhere and have so much to say about gender that it's hard to know where to begin. Girls must like cute things. Boys can't like sweet food. Women must not express sexual desire. Men can't be shy. On and on and on.

Which is why, when there's a relative lack of this in Hypmic, it's kind of a breath of fresh air.

Wrong Ways to Be a Man

Actually, Hypmic does have a few moments where characters claim there are certain things men or women should do, but the writing always frames these messages as incorrect.

Take Samatoki, for instance. After Kuukou and Sasara leave MCD, Samatoki tells Ichirou, "Men shouldn't cry when they lose their friends. Men should only cry when they lose a family member."

(TDD chapter 10)

This line usually appears via Ichirou's perspective. In the stage play, it's told during a song Ichirou narrates, and as shown above in panel 3, the manga frames the line from the angle at which Ichirou sees it. In such moments, the audience is meant to read this as a cool line from a strong mentor figure to Ichirou. That's how Ichirou sees it, and he's a seventeen-year-old with too much on his shoulders who idolizes Samatoki. He is incapable of seeing how much pain Samatoki struggles with.

However, when the manga focuses on more intimate moments of Samatoki's life, we see that Samatoki does struggle quite a lot.

(BB/MTC+ chapter 6)

This isn't a cool, attractive figure meant to be idolized. While Samatoki's cigarette usage and aggressiveness are often framed as sexy or enticing, the juxtaposition with dirty laundry, overflowing ashtrays, and empty bottles make him a sympathetic and struggling figure. Therefore, we should understand that his notion that men don't cry is flawed. It's a means to distract himself from emotions he doesn't want to feel.

Later, as Samatoki begins to process his emotions and open up to his teammates, the unhealthy coping mechanisms recede. Samatoki is more confident, mature, and happier as a result of being more emotionally vulnerable.

We see a similar transformation with Kuukou. As a teen, Kuukou is reluctant to accept help or truly let anyone in. In a conversation with Hitoya, he says (and I am still completely unable to take this seriously), "A man's got to wipe his own ass."

(DH/BAT chapter 4)

However, over the course of his character arc, Kuukou learns that he cannot exist as a good leader or individual without the teamwork of his newfound "family." Only rejecting this classical and toxic notion of masculinity brings Kuukou joy.

In fact, most of the first-line characters have very similar arcs. At the start of the story, Ichirou is insistent on doing everything himself. He has to learn to be able to rely on other people (Kuukou, Samatoki, Ichirou and Jirou) to be happier and unlock his true strength. See below, his final attack and Ability use in the 2nd DRB, which is only possible when his brothers figuratively and literally support him through it.

(BB/MTC+ chapter 25)

Sasara struggles with emotional honesty and trust in favor of using humor to gloss over discomfort. It takes multiple heart-to-hearts with Roshou before he can let humor take a backseat and say how he really feels. Ramuda has difficulty trusting other people and being honest with his emotions when faced with stressful scenarios. Only through Fling Posse is he able to open up and ask for help instead of driving people away when the problems are too big for him to face alone. Jakurai struggles to connect with other people, work through and acknowledge his complicated feelings, and not place himself on a pedestal. Through Matenrou, Jakurai is able to ask for help, be more open, and ultimately be less hard on himself.

The second- and third-line characters follow similar arcs, and this repetition creates a core message for Hypmic: Trust and rely other people. Be open with your feelings. There's a wrong way to be a man, and that's to hurt yourself and other people.

Right Ways to Be a Man...Are Infinite!

But with that being said, there is a surprising lack of commentary on how else to be a man. Hypmic as a whole doesn't do much to constrain the male characters in terms of gender roles.

Sure, some characters do fit into more traditionally masculine roles--Ichirou, Samatoki, Riou, etc. The messaging makes it clear that it isn't wrong to play into masculinity provided it doesn't become toxic. (See above.)

Even then, however, these especially masculine characters are associated with less masculine traits that are either portrayed positively or not portrayed as a joke. Riou is an avid cook, but the joke is never that he wears an apron and knows his way around an outdoor kitchen (tee-hee, men don't cook!). It's that he cooks with horrifying ingredients. Samatoki is a fashionista, but the joke is framed as a counterpart to Ichirou's nerdiness.

(DoD chapter 1)

Here, it's funny that neither of them can shut up (the ペラペラ/blah blah SFX, the long bubbles filled with lots of text that's cut to indicate they kept going for longer), but the object of their attention--a model toy and a pair of jeans--are treated in the same neutral light. It's very common for stories to touch on, even defensively, the social taboo of men being into clothes. Hypmic doesn't even acknowledge that such a taboo could exist.

This is subtle but extraordinarily effective in giving characters the same consideration and weight. The more feminine characters are always treated just as sincerely (or, if there's a joke to be made, irreverently) as the more masculine characters. Take Ramuda, for instance. In Japanese media, a love of sweets is often characterized as feminine and will often be remarked upon, even in LGBT+ media, as atypical for men. Again, there's zero acknowledgement of such a thing in Hypmic. Whenever other characters talk about Ramuda's food intake, it's always framed as a concern about the lack of nutrition.

(FP/M chapter 11... I don't have the source lying around on my computer, so here's the old-ass scanlation lol)

It's also given the exact same weight as anyone else's junk food habits. Here, MCD goes out for burgers (a neutral to masculine-coded food due to the meat and high calorie count) while Ramuda opts to try a sugary Starbucks-esque drink. The parallelism in the comic's framing suggests that the two objects are functionally the same, and there is no comment that a sugary drink is feminine and therefore "inappropriate" for Ramuda. There's also no indication that MCD's preferences are in any way better. They simply happen to be the characters' personal preferences. The punchline is two groups splitting up, only to awkwardly run into each other again moments later.

(DoD volume 4 bonus comic)

Similarly, Ramuda's interest in clothes or fashion is never treated negatively--in fact, the discussions of clothes as a means to find identity and happiness make it a positive!

In ARB cards and promotional materials, Ramuda sometimes wears dresses. It's, again, portrayed in parallel to other characters wearing more masculine clothes and is never commented on as something "unusual." It's just who Ramuda is.

Hifumi is another interesting case. Like Ramuda, his playful personality often doesn't as stereotypically masculine. (To be clear, I read much of this as "gender neutral with a strong emphasis on youth" versus "feminine" in a way that I'm not sure has a good US equivalent...metrosexual/yuppie men's fashion, maybe? In the sense that it's a youth subculture that defies some masculine gender roles but is still focused mainly on men. I wish I was more well-versed in Japanese men's fashion and could give an exact term, but I'm what I'm thinking of is definitely an established thing--young, trendy dudes whose styles focus on poppiness vs. the rugged manly man or "idk, I'm just some guy" subcultures. It's a thing that pisses off old Japanese conservative men in the same fashion as people getting up in arms about "the gayz!!!1!" and their androgynous clothing lol.) Their personalities are often the butt of jokes, but only in the same way that Dice or Doppo are--that is, that they're exaggerated and over the top. There's no commentary on masculinity or lack thereof.

There are also moments when Hifumi, Gentarou, or other characters play feminine characters in roleplay moments, which is usually (but not always) not the sole joke. The audience is supposed to find it funny, but the humor is almost always centered on the absurdity of the scene as a whole. For instance, in a moment where Hifumi and Doppo are pretending to be two drunk karaoke-goers, the humor comes from the composite set-up of Hifumi's hair twirl, Doppo's untucked shirt and tie, Doppo and Hifumi's exaggeratedly flirtatious poses, the spotlights and sparkles, and the same font as used on classic karaoke machines.

(FP/M+ September 2022 oneshot)

Hifumi and Doppo do not perform traditional gender roles in their homelife, and while it's easy to see and often commented on in the English-speaking fanbase when it comes to Hifumi, I find it just as prevalent on Doppo. It's true that Hifumi is taking a feminine role by doing the majority of the household's cooking and cleaning, but if we were to assume Doppo has the masculine role in the household, he would have the breadwinner duty. However, he isn't the main source of income for their household, and he's just as unassertive in finding a (female) romantic partner as Hifumi is. Japanese men are bombarded with media messages stressing the importance of taking an active role in career and romance. That Doppo does not would, in many stories, make him the butt of a joke for not living up to masculine gender roles. But he isn't; instead, Hypmic portrays him as a sympathetic character. It's tough, Hypmic says, for people to get good jobs and maintain friendships/relationships as an adult.

Similarly, it's noteworthy that Hifumi's self-appointed term "Gigolo" is consistently portrayed as a good thing in Hypmic. The meaning of the English term aside, the Japanese word ジゴロ (jigoro) is almost always used as an insult for a man who is financially dependent on one or multiple women. In the strictest sense of the term, Hifumi is a jigoro in that his income derives from his female clients. However, there is never any shame associated with that, and as a whole, Hifumi's career as a host is shown to be a positive thing. I can't express enough how rare that is in any sort of semi-serious media. Certainly, Hypmic acknowledges that his job requires too much drinking (Doppo's verse in Hoodstar), but the overall portrayal is overwhelmingly positive. Hifumi and his coworkers are never treated as uneducated, boorish, or pathetic for "failing" to find other work that does not require flirting with and entertaining women. (This is partially due to the overlapping judgment with sex work.)

All the various harmless preferences and personality traits of the male characters are treated equally with no judgement over what's masculine or non-masculine. Within the broader context of Japanese media, this absence of judgment stands out and reinforces one of Hypmic's core themes: Differences make us better, not worse. In the end, Hypmic suggests, there's no one right way to be a man.

Right Ways to Be a Woman...Are Just as Infinite!

But what about women? This series is, after all, marketed mainly towards women, and while female audience members can no doubt extrapolate the lessons learned from the male characters, it's worth taking a look at the female characters too.

The female characters do receive much less screen time than the men and are not the focus in the series; I'd argue that's less an issue of overt sexism and more that they fall out of focus in the story the writers want to tell. (There's a broader discussion to be had about inherent sexism in the writers' focus which goes hand-in-hand with rap industries across the globe favoring men and rap being an example of exaggerated masculinity, but that's a topic for another day.)

Even so, the framing of the female characters is interesting in a couple key respects. The individual character arcs and motivations of the main female characters are, in my opinion, some of the weakest parts of Hypmic--many times, Otome and Ichijiku do things because the plot demands them to, making them look incompetent or needlessly cruel for characters we're supposed to sympathize with. Nemu's story seems to be handled with more care and takes an interesting twist, wherein she openly acknowledges that she's disenfranchised as a woman in modern Japan but rejects the notion that she needs to find strength on either Ichirou or Samatoki's (male) terms. By choosing to be strong in "her own way" (whatever that means...it's not well-defined), the authors are using Nemu to reject the notion that strength and power are inherently masculine.

What I find to be far more interesting is the character design for the Chuuouku women, both in what is said and what is not said.

To begin with, the characters and their portrayals run the gambit from highly sexualized to completely non-sexual. Some characters (especially Ichijku and Honobono) have conventionally attractive, curvy body types and are often drawn in ways that highlight their bodies.

(FP/M+ chapter 4)

(FP/M+ chapter 14)

In some cases, especially Honobono's, the enticing nature of the illustrations is framed as the character's choice; in the above, her words indicate that she wants to seduce the off-screen listeners. The images included above are largely representative of these characters' raps, regardless of illustrator.

But on the flip side, other characters with large breasts or hips are never drawn in a sexual fashion. By way of comparison, here are two shots of Nemu rapping.

(BB/MTC+ chapter 12)

Even in shots with dynamic poses, no attention is drawn to Nemu's figure in any sort of provocative sense. Nemu touches her chest, drawing the reader's eye there, but the artist does not emphasize the size of her chest--they're allowing a chest touch to be no more than an emphasis of the self. At the same time, Nemu's body isn't downplayed. We can see in panel 2 on page 2 that Nemu has a small waist and wider hips, but once again, she isn't being sexualized. The action lines draw the reader's eye to Samatoki and thus put the action first and foremost. This creates the idea that not only can characters portray themselves sexually, but they can just as easily choose not to.

We see similar with Otome, who does not wear any sort of revealing clothing and is never shown in a sexual fashion. However, Hypmic doesn't equate revealing clothing to sexual portrayals either! While I wouldn't call Tsumabira's outfit revealing, she does have more visible cleavage than most Chuuouku figures. However, her bare chest is never sexualized like Ichijiku's.

(BB/MTC+ chapter 4)

Compare the non-emphasis on the chest and the power stance to any of the many shots of Ichijuku where her breasts are front and center in the camera. Speaking of power stance, Tsumabira remains confident in her power stance without being sexy--that is, no stepping on the camera and showing her whole leg.

Which isn't to say that Tsumabira is a sexless character. She's drawn visibly turned on by the male characters in such a way that is cartoonish but not, in turn, overly sexual. Were this supposed to be titillating to the reader, I would have expected to see a larger close-up on her face and tongue. However, the artist (who is no stranger to focusing on tongues!) devotes the majority of the panel to Tsumabira's body language (which, again, doesn't absurdly exaggerate any of her proportions or focus on her chest) and covers part of the mouth with text bubbles. Tsumabira is drawn as engaging in sexual behavior without being sexualized for reader entertainment.

(FP/M+ chapter 4)

The juxtaposition of such different views with little to no judgement attached to any of them suggests that it's perfectly okay to want to be sexy or not, to wear revealing clothing or not, to be involved in sexual situations without being the object of sexual interest, or to simply exist with an attractive body type without sex ever coming into the equation. Just as some characters choose to tie bodies to sexiness, some don't whatsoever--and either is perfectly fine!

The former idea ("I can choose to be sexy") may not sound especially revolutionary to US audiences, where sexuality is thrust upon women willingly or otherwise, but I find it fascinating because it lets the main characters embrace this idea without associated slut shaming. So much of Japanese media insists that women should be sexy but are also wrong for wanting to indulge in their own sexuality. Therefore, having characters who run virtually every iteration of take on the topic (I want to engage in sexuality and be sexualized, I want to engage in sexuality without being sexualized, I don't want to engage in either) with multiple body types (ie, Tsumabira isn't automatically not sexualized because she has a smaller chest; Nemu isn't automatically sexualized because she has a bigger chest) and no judgement involved feels like another breath of fresh air to me.

As a whole, I find the diversity of the Chuuouku uniforms and character appearances quite interesting. They're undeniably all feminine and relatively militaristic, but different characters wear entirely different wardrobes. Skirts vs pants, blouses vs dresses, high heels vs boots... Since every character has her own take on the common theme, it once again feeds into the idea that each character is her own individual and perfectly valid for defining femininity in her own way.

Haircuts, too, range from longer and more feminine hairstyles to pixie cut-esque looks.

(BB/MTC+ chapter 16)

Again, nothing of the framing suggests this short-haired woman is in any way different from her longer-haired counterparts on the edges of this screenshot.

Finally, while most Chuuouku women are conventionally attractive, I find it extremely compelling that Haebaru is a stereotype of an unattractive Japanese woman. To be extremely clear, I do not think these stereotypes should have weight, but the combination of chubby and/or muscular build, freckles, rounded nose, and non-glossy hair is often used as a visual shorthand for unattractive or otherwise undesirable women.

Sure, it's not fantastic that Haebaru is a scheming, two-bit villain. However, so is virtually every other female character in the series, and in particular, Haebaru is (the conventionally attractive) Tsumabira's counterpart. Both are treated with the same respect or lack thereof, suggesting that one's appearance has nothing to do with your ability to be a no-good baddie. Ha ha ha.

It would be lovely if the female characters were fleshed out further and given intelligent choices and diversity outside of the realms of physical appearance. However, I do think the writers' choices are limited by virtue of all women automatically being antagonistic side characters (which, again, is another discussion altogether). What the writers can and have accomplished is further reinforcing a celebration of differences. Just as there's no one right way to be a man, there's an infinite number of ways to be a scheming snake of a woman HAHA.

Intersection with LGBT+ Topics

Unfortunately, this is a very binary look at gender and gender roles, which, while largely representative of the current state of Japanese media, can be disappointing.

Hypmic appears to want to steer shy of LGBT+ topics as a whole, which is a bit of a shame. In a story so focused on gender and acceptance of diversity, it seems the natural next step to explore the notion of those who experiences don't align with a strict gender binary. Such stories are growing in popularity in Japanese media but have yet to be anywhere near the mainstream acceptance in US media (which is still in a fledgling stage at best). I would imagine Hypmic's writers are unable or unwilling to take a definite stance on these topics in the work due to fears of financial or career backlash. If nothing else, the sexuality of the main characters needs to remain in a limbo in order to have plausible deniability for both self-shipping and shipping with other characters. (Some deniability may be more plausible than others.)

The few instances in which Hypmic does wander into this territory are usually clumsy. I am no fan of the handful of scenes where male/male attraction is supposed to be funny purely by virtue of being male/male.

The inclusion of Urumi, the one minor character explicitly LGBT+, is not stellar either. I am hesitant to apply any definite label to her, as the real-life people her stereotype portrays self-identify as everything from trans women to cis men--or refuse to use these English labels at all! Still, we know from her profession (proprietor of a bar heavily implied to be a gay bar by the neighborhood it's in), appearance (poofy permed hair, exaggerated make-up), and demeanor (feminine speech style, a bit flirtatious) that she's AMAB and choosing to present herself in a feminine fashion. By writing Jirou to ask, "Aren't you a man?" in an exasperated fashion, the writers have put her gender presentation in a boke role--suggesting she's over-the-top, exaggerated, comedic. It's not great. I completely understand why readers find it offensive (and it is) even while I don't think the writers intended it that way. Ultimately, it would have been great to see other explicitly LGBT+ characters portrayed without the joking angle.

With that said, I'm not entirely unhappy with her character. She is a stereotype, but the authors have chosen to take only the visual elements of the stereotype and leave the rest on the cutting room floor. In other works of fiction, characters like Urumi are often hypersexual to the point of being in-universe creepy, especially towards underage boys. Other times, characters like her may be eccentric or off-putting in other ways. However, that's not at all the case here. Urumi seems to play a helpful big sister/aunt role in Jirou's life, and he's clearly comfortable enough with her to spend the night at her bar.

(BB/MTC+ chapter 17. "Sorry, but can I shack up here again tonight?" "Of course you can.")

While she seems to engage in some sort of a bohemian lifestyle, as evidenced by the alcohol and smoking, it isn't anything outside of what many of the other characters do. Additionally, while she isn't drawn in a flattering fashion in scenes where she's playing up her persona (which is par for the course with any character in this series, regardless of gender), there are plenty of neutral shots of her being serious. Finally, the art is never outright rude--that is, she isn't drawn exaggeratedly masculine or flamboyantly...snakey? I don't know how to describe this to anyone who's lucky enough to have never seen this--clearly LGBT+ AMAB characters drawn with noodly limbs and huge, overblown lips winding around male characters.

Maybe because I see so much worse continuing to be produced in this day and age, I feel like Hypmic could have done a much, much worse job with this character. She overall plays a positive role and is treated with much the same care as other side characters. It's unfortunate, then, that the writers have chosen to make her gender presentation the subject of a joke.

In other frustrations, I heavily dislike the unnecessary gender divide in background characters. All punks and other background baddies are male, whereas all adoring fans are female. (But Rhyme Anima has done an interesting job of subverting this!) The vast majority of other background figures fall into strict gender roles, which is likewise disappointing. It appears that diversity may be an accepted trait for none but a lucky few that form the main Hypmic cast.

All in all, I don't think Hypmic's portrayal of gender roles is groundbreaking, nor do I think it's fair to suggest that all Japanese pop culture plays into strict gender roles. There are certainly many Japanese works, popular or otherwise, with much more interesting things to say about gender. However, when compared to the vast majority of the titles that cross my desk on a regular basis, I notice and appreciate the level of care put in to Hypmic's commentary on gender roles. The work consistently reinforces the notion that it's okay to be your own individual, no matter how that plays into your gender, and I find that freeing. That's a message we could all do to hear more often, regardless of culture and language.

TL;DR: Oh no, my rapidly approaching deadline. :)

[wytfut]

Aluminum siding....

I think as a kid who grew up in the 60's, we remember the hard core salesmen that bang on your door... vacuum cleaners, spices, aluminum siding, brushes. .... all humorous in a way today. There has even been movies made about this type of life.

My Pop... way back in the 60's bit the bullet and bought aluminum siding. The guy sold him the goods, and he bit hook line and sinker. The company had their contractor put it up..... Pop wanted his crushed rock roof strauss built home, to be pink for eternity. And so it was....

It was shortly after... maybe a year or 2 later, we had a historic Nebraski hail storm. And just beat the shit out of the siding. I'd say that this aluminum siding was much softer than todays products...

Anything exposed under the eaves of the house on the west and south side took the beating.

Pop about cried and tried to make a claim on his damaged siding, and of course his insurance company didn't recognize aluminum siding as a standard house siding. .... nada... nothing.

The siding remained on for I'd say at least a couple of decades, all dinged up. Finally in the late 90's Mom and Pop were financially comfortable, Pop had the dinged siding removed and covererd with red brick as a wainscoting about 6' up on all sides of the house. I wont critique the color combination, but Mom and Pop were happy. The aluminum siding higher up remained, and looked good until the house was sold.

Now I bring this humorous story up, as that most likely wasn't Pop's only upside down event in his life. And as I grew up there, I know I have picked up this behavior up.... and have applied it many times thru the years.

Examples:

I just had to have a diesel car. After the 70's embargo, it only made sense to me. So I left my brand (Ford at that time didn't quite yet have a diesel model), and ordered a brand new buick diesel.

Probably the prettiest car I have ever owned to this day. Within 6000 miles, the motor blew up. And we were without a car for close to 3 months.

Within a couple of years, the transmission went. Basically I ordered from Detroit the grand GM double joke.

Sounds innocent enough.... but if a person were to stand back and take a good look at this story or the many others, including my Pop's.... he and I get an idea in our heads, and the blinders come on. No changing of the minds here mind you. And admittedly, it is a weakness or a curse.

Not that we both would fall for salesmen....no no.... but the fact that once we get an idea, we just can't let it go.

Pop I'm sure was told by all his chronie State Troopers...."don't do it!!" ...Just I was told by many folks not to buy a GM diesel.

Here's my latest blinders mistake.

A few years ago, I was using a product called "ride on" on my motorcycle tires. It claimed to reduce flat tires substantially, and would also balance your tires. It was a gooie substance, and for all the years I had used it, I was very happy with it.

I found another company selling a "tire sealer" years ago, a friend used on his farm truck. He had tires with multiple nails in all of his tires with no flats to report.

Thru the years, I had heard that tire repair shops hated these products. Some of the earlier products were impossible to remove. Which made fixing a simple flat tire impossible.

Come up to date now.... to about 4 weeks ago.

My hunny said we were not going to drive to colorado on the tires on her car... especially the one with a double plug (being a tightwad, I fix our own tires, right or wrong, I do). Ok. So I rounded up some very nice almost new tires on facebook market place. Got them for a song.... extremely cheap.

My thoughts.... put berryman's tire sealer in them. Josh, Luke, and myself mounted each..... life was good.

I was still under the impression, that berrymans tire sealer would also balance these tires. As that was "Ride On" claim.

We got about 250 miles into the trip, and holy shit... the tires took off. Shaking the Patti's car like no tomorrow. Many miles of trying to figure out how to avoid the shaking... I determined that if I stayed under 70, it wasn't too bad or very often. It'd still do it a bit here and there.... but no way over 70.

Made it to our destination. And as the week went on I contacted several tire shops. One said he'd try to balance them.... and he couldn't. Another in Estes, said yup he'd fix the issue, but it would cost.

Being a tourist in Estes.... I was guessing $400+. I cringed, Patti said do it....

The tire shop fixed all 4 tires (cleaned the goo out and balanced)..... $160, plus 2 days.

We were ecstatic. No way .... he could of taken huge advantage to our situation, but he didn't. God bless this man.

When I went to pick up the car.... this very same guy was in the parking lot helping a much older gentleman clean fresh asphalt off of his tires. The guy drove thru fresh asphalt (no barricades).... And his tires looked like huge donuts. I talked to the old guy. He was amazed that the guy was helping him, at no charge. Attacking the tires with pry bars....

Back to the point. Folks that know me.... know I do this. My boys, friends, etc. I get the blinders on, and it is the goal to achieve, hell or high water, it'll be done. They all just roll their eyes, and shake their heads

You'd think after years of this nonsense, I'd learn, or someone would just shake the shit out of me, to get my attention.

My next odd ball mission is to drop some ajax/comet down the carburetor of our 36 ford. lolololol I've already heard murmurings from some folks not directly. ...

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Statement of Jackie Crow, regarding a “deep puddle.” Statement taken direct from subject, May 21st, 2024. Statement begins.

It wasn’t even supposed to be raining that day. I don’t know why that stands out to me so much, but it shouldn’t have been raining at all. Deep breaths. Step back. Okay.

I used to work with debts. The exact kind isn’t important, but suffice to say it was large amounts of money for the most useless products you would ever see. I’m talking MLM type stuff. “Oh, Jackie, it’s a vacuum cleaner it’s not useless” it’s also not worth $5,000.

I lived in Minnesota, up north of Lake Superior. You probably don’t know where that is. So, the fact that I’m here in London at all? I’ll get to that. Sorry.

This started while I was watching a streamer on twitch. He plays games, but another thing he does is live reactions to some really weird videos. They’re almost always of a person drowning in a body of water, a river, lake maybe. I didn’t like those ones so much, I always felt like I couldn’t breathe while they were playing, but that day…

It was me in the video. Sure, it’s hard to make out features through the water, and it’s got this broken-camera effect on it, but clear as day, that was me. Drowning in a river, lake, whathaveyou. I tried to chalk it up to coincidence, but… it itched. In my head. Didn’t help that my job was starting to get hectic, and I was starting to look for a way out.

I mean, have you seen the US job market? Just thinking of that sheer amount of pressure, that force, a tidal wave of change that feels like it could swallow you whole if you let it. That’s terrifying enough.

I was let go from the company soon after. They must have seen me getting my resume out, because “inappropriate dress for work” is the most bullshit excuse I’ve ever heard if you’ve seen what I wear. I stepped outside, exposed to every metaphorical force of the world, and like a scene from a movie, it was raining cats and dogs out there. Things in hand, I started to walk.

I saw two men on the sidewalk near me. One of them—the one in the black trench coat—handed the other an umbrella, then stood in the rain himself. And then—I’d think it was a trick of the light if it weren’t for what happened to me afterwards.

He let himself tip backwards to fall, like a trustfall exercise with no one to catch him, but instead of cracking his head on the pavement, he fell into a puddle and just. Kept going.

He vanished through what should have been solid ground. I was still processing the fall, and started to run to help, stepping out into the street.

And the next thing I know, I’m in over my head in icy rainwater. I think I stepped in another one of those puddles. Maybe. I don’t remember it well down there.

I remember cold water around me. Struggling to hold my breath. Rough stone walls that scraped at my sides. And a current. God, when I hit the current, it was like a truck hit me. I was caught in an endless flow and could do nothing to stop myself from being forced against those walls, tearing at my skin, pushing in on my lungs harder. All too close. I couldn’t breathe. And I couldn’t hold my breath either.

Again, my memory is fuzzy, but I think I stayed like that for a while, trapped in the current. I think I stopped holding my breath at some point—it felt like hours. But I couldn’t have. I’d have drowned. And I feel like I was struggling to hold in my air the whole time.

I think I fell unconscious. I remember seeing some of my friends, reaching out, calling me to them. And I remember reaching out, and then waking up on a street in London.

You guys work with this stuff, right? You can fix it, or, I don’t know. Something. There has to be something you all can do.

I need to get a new job. Funny, the things you think about when it all comes crashing down. Are y’all hiring?

Statement ends.

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In a move that climatologists are calling "the dumbest thing I've heard since flat-Earthers started selling cruises," world leaders have unanimously agreed to ban clouds. Citing a "global vitamin D deficiency crisis" and a "concerning drop in sunglass sales," the international community has declared fluffy white menaces in the sky public enemy number one. "For too long, we've been held hostage by these tyrannical moisture moguls," declared a visibly tanned Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference held poolside in his Downing Street backyard. "They block out the sun, our glorious, life-giving sun! It's time we took back control of our skies and embraced the eternal sunshine we deserve." Experts, meanwhile, are scratching their heads faster than a dandruff-stricken toupee in a hurricane. "Clouds play a vital role in regulating Earth's temperature and distributing precipitation," explained Dr. Penelope Nimbus, Director of the International Cloud Appreciation Society (ICAS), moments before being escorted out of the press conference by security guards. "Without them, well, let's just say things could get a little toasty." Undeterred by the concerns of pesky scientists, world leaders have outlined a series of ambitious (read: completely nonsensical) plans to eradicate clouds. Project "Sunbeam Supreme" involves a network of high-powered lasers stationed on mountaintops across the globe, ready to vaporize clouds into wispy memories. "Think of it like laser tag, but for clouds!" enthused a spokesperson for the project, conveniently leaving out any mention of potential collateral damage like vaporized airplanes or rogue laser beams melting ice cream trucks. For those who prefer a less "death ray" approach, there's Project "Cloud Chowdown." This initiative focuses on the development of gigantic, cloud-eating machines, essentially industrial-sized air purifiers with a taste for cotton candy. "It's still in the prototype phase," admitted a sheepish engineer, "but we're confident it won't look anything like that terrifying пылесос (pylesos - Russian for vacuum cleaner) from that old Soviet cartoon." Perhaps the most ludicrous proposal comes from the newly formed International Cloud Patrol (ICP). This elite squad of weather warriors, armed with jetpacks and high-tech cloud zappers, will patrol the skies, taking down rogue cumulus and nimbus formations before they have a chance to cast a shadow. "We're basically the Avengers of the atmosphere," boasted Captain Skybolt, leader of the ICP, before tripping over his jetpack and face-planting into a pile of conference room canapés. The public reaction to the cloud ban has been, well, mixed. Protests erupted in major cities around the world, with citizens chanting "Let the clouds be!" and "Sunscreen is our friend!" Meanwhile, resourceful entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the black market for illegal clouds. "Business is booming," said a shady figure in a trench coat, hawking vials of "artisanal cirrocumulus" in a back alley. "People are desperate for a little shade, a touch of mystery. Who wants to live in an endless, sterile blue void?" In the midst of this meteorological madness, one thing remains clear: the world's leaders have completely lost their marbles. But hey, at least they'll all have a killer tan by the time this whole thing inevitably falls apart. So, the next time you look up at a fluffy cloud formation, remember – it's not just a puff of water vapor. It's a symbol of freedom, of the delicate balance of our planet, and of course, a reminder that sometimes, even the most powerful people in the world can be as clueless as a weatherman predicting sunshine during a hurricane. #climateaction #cloudban #environment #globalwarming #news #Satire

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5 Tips to Ensure a Smooth Car Appraisal Process

Navigating the car appraisal process can be a daunting task, whether you’re looking to sell your vehicle or trade it in for a new one. A successful appraisal can lead to a fair price and a smoother transaction, making it crucial to be well-prepared. Here are five tips to help you ensure a smooth car appraisal process that maximizes your vehicle's value.

The first step in ensuring a smooth car appraisal process is understanding your vehicle's value. Before you even schedule an appraisal, take the time to research and determine the market value of your car. Websites such as Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, and NADA Guides provide valuable tools to help you estimate your vehicle's worth based on its make, model, year, condition, and mileage. Knowing your car's value not only gives you a solid foundation to negotiate from but also helps you avoid underpricing or overpricing your vehicle.

Once you have a general idea of your car’s worth, it's essential to prepare your Kfz Gutachter Berlin Marzahn. A well-presented car leaves a lasting impression and can significantly influence the appraiser's assessment. Start by cleaning both the interior and exterior of your vehicle. Remove any personal items, trash, or clutter, and give it a thorough wash and wax. Consider detailing the interior, including vacuuming and shampooing carpets and upholstery. A clean car not only looks appealing but also suggests that you've taken good care of it, which can enhance its perceived value.

In addition to cleaning your car, it’s vital to address any minor repairs that could impact the appraisal. Take a walk around your vehicle and look for any cosmetic issues, such as scratches, dents, or chips in the paint. If you notice any minor defects, consider investing in touch-up paint or repair services. It’s also a good idea to check the tires for wear and ensure that all lights, wipers, and other essential features are functioning properly. Addressing these small issues can lead to a better appraisal result, as they demonstrate that your vehicle has been well-maintained.

Documentation is another critical aspect of a smooth car appraisal process. When you arrive for the appraisal, bring along all relevant paperwork, including your vehicle's title, registration, and maintenance records. Having a complete maintenance history can significantly boost your vehicle’s perceived value. If you've kept records of oil changes, tire rotations, and any repairs, this documentation shows potential buyers that you’ve been diligent in maintaining your vehicle. If you’ve made any upgrades or modifications, such as adding a new stereo system or improved tires, be sure to highlight these changes as they can add value.

One of the most common pitfalls during the appraisal process is being too emotionally attached to your vehicle. While it’s natural to feel sentimental about a car that has been part of your life for years, it’s essential to approach the appraisal with a level head. Keep in mind that the appraiser’s goal is to provide a fair assessment based on market conditions, not personal feelings. By separating your emotional attachment from the appraisal process, you can focus on the facts and negotiate a fair price. Remember, it’s essential to remain flexible during negotiations, as this can lead to a smoother transaction.

Lastly, consider the timing of your appraisal. The time of year can significantly impact the value of your vehicle, particularly for specific makes and models. For example, convertibles often sell for more in the spring and summer, while SUVs and trucks may command higher prices in the fall and winter months when demand increases. Additionally, if your vehicle is in excellent condition and you’ve done all the necessary preparations, consider scheduling your appraisal when the market is favorable. Being aware of the right timing can maximize your appraisal outcome and help you get the best price for your car.

In conclusion, ensuring a smooth car appraisal process involves preparation, research, and a level-headed approach. By understanding your vehicle's value, presenting it in the best possible light, addressing minor repairs, gathering necessary documentation, and staying emotionally detached, you can navigate the appraisal process with confidence. Remember to consider the timing of your appraisal as well; a well-timed appraisal can result in a better price. By following these tips, you'll not only increase the chances of a successful appraisal but also make the entire experience more enjoyable and less stressful. Whether you’re looking to sell your car or trade it in, a smooth appraisal process can set the stage for a successful transaction and a better return on your investment.

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Internal Combustion Engines: A Comprehensive Guide

Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been the driving force behind technological advancements for over a century. The Indian Internal Combustion Engines Market is projected to reach USD 8.3 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2020–2026). This growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for vehicles, construction equipment, and power generation solutions in the country that uses ICEs.

Basic Components of an Internal Combustion Engine 

An ICE consists of several interconnected components that work together to produce power:

Combustion Chamber: The space where the fuel-air mixture is ignited and combustion occurs.

Piston: A movable component that reciprocates within the cylinder, converting the combustion energy into mechanical energy.

Connecting Rod: A component that connects the piston to the crankshaft, transmitting the mechanical energy.

Crankshaft: A rotating shaft that converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion.

Valves: Devices that control the flow of fuel-air mixture into and out of the combustion chamber.

Fuel System: Delivers fuel to the engine for combustion.

Ignition System: Ignites the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber.

Cooling System: Removes excess heat from the engine to prevent overheating.

Exhaust System: Directs the exhaust gases from the engine to the atmosphere.

How an Internal Combustion Engine Works 

ICEs typically operate on either a four-stroke or a two-stroke cycle.

Four-Stroke Cycle:

Intake Stroke: The intake valve opens, allowing a mixture of fuel and air to enter the cylinder.

Compression Stroke: The intake valve closes, and the piston compresses the fuel-air mixture.

Power Stroke: The spark plug ignites the compressed mixture, causing a power stroke that pushes the piston downward.

Exhaust Stroke: The exhaust valve opens, and the piston pushes the exhaust gases out of the cylinder.

Two-Stroke Cycle:

Intake and Compression Stroke: The piston moves downward, creating a vacuum that draws in a fresh charge of fuel and air.

Power and Exhaust Stroke: As the piston moves upward, the compressed mixture is ignited, generating power and forcing the exhaust gases out through the exhaust port.

Types of Internal Combustion Engines 

ICEs can be classified based on several factors:

Fuel Type:

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Natural gas engines

Number of Cylinders:

Single-cylinder engines

Multi-cylinder engines (V-engines, inline engines, etc.)

Cooling System:

Air-cooled engines

Liquid-cooled engines

Ignition System:

Spark-ignition engines (gasoline engines)

Compression-ignition engines (diesel engines)

Applications of Internal Combustion Engines

ICEs are used in a wide range of applications, including:

Automobiles Passenger & Commercial Vehicles: Cars, trucks, and SUVs

Motorcycles Two & Three Wheelers: Bikes, scooters, passenger & goods carriers

Construction Equipment: Excavators, bulldozers, and cranes

Marine Engines: Boats and ships

Power Generators: Providing electricity for various purposes

Advantages and Disadvantages of Internal Combustion Engines 

ICEs offer several advantages:

Efficiency: They can convert a significant portion of the fuel’s energy into mechanical work.

Power Output: ICEs can produce substantial power, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Versatility: They can be adapted to fit various applications and sizes.

However, ICEs also have some disadvantages:

Pollution: The combustion process produces harmful emissions that contribute to air pollution.

Noise: ICEs can be noisy, especially when operating at high speeds.

Fuel Consumption: The consumption of fossil fuels can contribute to climate change.

The Future of Internal Combustion Engines 

With increasing environmental concerns and stringent fuel efficiency regulations, the future of Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) is evolving. While there is a growing emphasis on alternative power sources like electric vehicles, ICEs are still a dominant force in many industries.

At Greaves Engineering, we are committed to driving innovation in ICE technology to ensure their continued relevance. Our focus on research and development has led to significant advancements in:

Fuel Efficiency: We have developed engines that deliver exceptional fuel economy, reducing carbon emissions and operating costs.

Emission Reduction: Our engineers have implemented cutting-edge technologies to minimise harmful emissions, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations.

Performance Optimization: We continuously strive to enhance the power output and performance of our ICEs, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Greaves Engineering’s Role in Shaping the Future of ICEs 

Greaves Engineering is actively contributing to the future of ICEs by:

Developing Sustainable Solutions: Our focus on fuel-agnostic engines and alternative fuel options demonstrates our commitment to a sustainable future.

Investing in Research and Development: We invest heavily in research and development to explore new technologies and improve the efficiency and performance of our ICEs.

Collaborating with Industry Partners: We collaborate with industry leaders to develop innovative solutions and drive the adoption of advanced ICE technology.

While the transition to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, ICEs will likely remain a crucial part of the transportation landscape for many years to come. Greaves Engineering is at the forefront of this evolution, ensuring that our ICEs continue to meet the demands of a changing world.

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Wholesale Scrubber Trucks: Revolutionizing the Cleaning Industry

Wholesale Scrubber Trucks: Revolutionizing the Cleaning Industry The cleaning industry has seen significant advancements over the years, with technology playing a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. One of the most notable innovations in recent times is the introduction of wholesale scrubber trucks. These vehicles are not just a game-changer for large-scale cleaning operations but also a testament to how technology can revolutionize traditional industries.

The Evolution of Cleaning Technology Traditionally, cleaning large areas such as warehouses, factories, and public spaces required a considerable amount of manual labor. This process was not only time-consuming but also often resulted in inconsistent cleaning standards. With the advent of scrubber trucks, the industry has witnessed a paradigm shift. These trucks are equipped with advanced cleaning mechanisms that ensure thorough and uniform cleaning, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention. forklifts Aerial Platforms | China Trade price on Manufacturer Wholesale Materials Handling Platforms Aerial Platforms sale Buy Online Industrial Equipment USA/UK/India/Australia/CANADA | ForkLift Key Features of Scrubber Trucks Efficiency and Speed: One of the primary advantages of scrubber trucks is their ability to clean large areas quickly. These trucks are designed to cover vast spaces in a fraction of the time it would take manual laborers. This efficiency translates to cost savings for businesses, as they can achieve more in less time. Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Scrubber trucks come equipped with state-of-the-art cleaning technologies. These include high-pressure water jets, powerful vacuum systems, and rotating brushes that can tackle even the most stubborn dirt and grime. The result is a spotless and hygienic environment, which is crucial for industries such as food processing and healthcare. Eco-Friendly Solutions: In today’s world, sustainability is a key concern for many businesses. Scrubber trucks are designed with eco-friendliness in mind. They use less water compared to traditional cleaning methods and are equipped with filtration systems that ensure minimal environmental impact. Additionally, many models run on electric power, further reducing their carbon footprint. User-Friendly Operation: Despite their advanced features, scrubber trucks are designed to be user-friendly. Operators can easily control the vehicle using intuitive interfaces, and many models come with automated features that further simplify the cleaning process. This ease of use means that businesses do not need to invest heavily in training their staff. The Impact on the Cleaning Industry The introduction of wholesale scrubber trucks has had a profound impact on the cleaning industry. For one, it has leveled the playing field for smaller cleaning businesses. By investing in these trucks, smaller companies can offer the same level of service as their larger counterparts, allowing them to compete more effectively in the market.

Moreover, the efficiency and effectiveness of scrubber trucks mean that businesses can maintain higher standards of cleanliness. This is particularly important in industries where hygiene is paramount, such as healthcare and food processing. By ensuring a consistently clean environment, businesses can reduce the risk of contamination and improve overall safety.

Future Prospects The future looks promising for the cleaning industry, thanks to innovations like scrubber trucks. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more advanced features to be integrated into these vehicles. For instance, the incorporation of artificial intelligence could lead to fully autonomous scrubber trucks that can navigate and clean spaces without any human intervention.