#Water Testing and Analysis Market

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Water Testing and Analysis Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

The global water testing and analysis market generated a revenue of $4060.2 million in 2017 and is expected to rise with a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period of 2018-2023.  Among the different types of tests, the pH test generated the maximum market share of $1400.1 million in 2017 and is projected to rise in the coming years with a CAGR of 7% during forecast year of 2018-2023. Rapid industrialization and growing needs in developing countries has raised the demand for water testing and analysis. Also, the stringent regulations by various government bodies to maintain the water quality is also driving the market growth for water testing and analysis market.

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What is Water Testing and Analysis?

Water testing is a process of assessing water quality. Water quality has to be tested regularly to determine the health of water. Water has various properties such as turbidity, dissolved gas content, radioactivity and water conductivity are measured through water testing and analysis. The quality of water is essential to many different industries and activities such as agriculture, fisheries, electronics, food, pharmaceutical aquaculture and forestry. The different types of water tests include physiochemical tests and bacteriological tests. The physiochemical tests are carried out by various methods such as titration, spectrophotometric methods, etc. These tests includes pH test, odor, turbidity test, BOD and TOC, radio activity test and dissolved oxygen test. The bacteriological tests involve the use of membrane filters and multi tube dilution method to determine the total coliforms and fecal coliforms.

What are the applications of Water Testing and Analysis?

Water testing is used in various industries such as mining, refineries, semiconductor, metals, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and several others. Water plays a critical role in pharmaceutical industry and thus has to be free from all the contaminants. The end user industry analysis of water testing and analysis market provides a complete detailed study of the market and the sectors involved in it. Water testing plays a major role in electronics industries as it requires ultrapure water for manufacturing and cleaning. 

In electronics industry salinity testing is used to test water, it helps to test the amount of salt in water which will help in generating electricity. Salt diffused water is more efficient for generating electricity hence salinity tester are used to test salinity of water. Mining and refineries utilize large volume of water. The waste water generated from these industries are tested and treated in order to avoid pollution. Water quality is a priority for many industries hence with the growth of such industries is expected to expand the market size of Water testing and analysis industry.

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Market Research and Market Trends of Water testing and Analysis:

It is known that high concentration of lead in drinking water can cause serious neural disorders. The present method to check the concentration of lead is sending the samples to laboratories equipped with detection technology. This method is expensive and time consuming. Thus, companies are developing a portable device which works along with the smart phone for detection of lead concentration in drinking water. This method will give quick results with high accuracy and low cost. 

Due to the advancement in technology, the water testing market is focusing on using AI and machine learning techniques including neural networks and video analytics to detect the optical characteristics of water like color, odor, motion and other contaminants.

Dirty water is a serious health concern as it causes several diseases. In order to mitigate the level of contaminants, researchers are finding ways to filter out the tiniest impurities in water with the use of nano particles. As it is discovered that graphene eliminates the smallest impurities, manufacturers are trying to incorporate gold nano particles along with graphene sensors or films to exclude the contaminants by making the process more efficient. 

Water is easily contaminated by arsenic and other metals that leach out of the soil during the mining process. All the current testing methods consume a lot of time to deliver the results. Many companies are focusing on development of low cost test strips to detect the life threatening contaminants in no time. This would help people to monitor the water and take preventive measures. 

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Who are the Major Players in Water Testing and Analysis Market?

The companies referred in the market research report are GE Power & Water, Global Treat, Inc., Horiba Ltd, Shimadzu Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and 10 other companies.

What is our report scope?

The report incorporates in-depth assessment of the competitive landscape, product market sizing, product benchmarking, market trends, product developments, financial analysis, strategic analysis and so on to gauge the impact forces and potential opportunities of the market. Apart from this the report also includes a study of major developments in the market such as product launches, agreements, acquisitions, collaborations, mergers and so on to comprehend the prevailing market dynamics at present and its impact during the forecast period 2018-2023.

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Get a quick outlook on the market entropy – M&A’s, deals, partnerships, product launches of all key players for the past 4 years. 

Evaluate the supply-demand gaps, import-export statistics and regulatory landscape for more than top 20 countries globally for the market. 

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Water Testing & Analysis Market Size, Share, Analysis Report 2024-2032

IMARC Group's report titled "Water Testing & Analysis Market Report by Product Type (TOC Analyzer, pH Meter, Dissolved Oxygen Meter, Conductivity Sensor, Turbidity Meter, and Others), Type (Portable, Handheld, Benchtop, and Others), Application (Laboratory, Industrial, Environmental, Government, and Others), and Region 2024-2032", The global water testing & analysis market size reached US$ 5.0 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 8.4 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.85% during 2024-2032.

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Factors Affecting the Growth of the Water Testing and Analysis Industry:

Stringent Environmental Regulations:

Governing agencies of several countries are implementing stringent environmental regulations to mitigate the impact of pollution on water bodies, which is impelling the market growth. Compliance with these standards necessitates thorough monitoring and analysis of water quality by industries and municipalities. Stricter enforcement of regulations compels organizations to invest in advanced testing technologies and services to meet compliance requirements. Apart from this, water testing helps identify pollutants and assess their levels, ensuring that water quality meets regulatory standards. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in hefty fines, legal repercussions, and damage to reputation.  

Rising Awareness About Waterborne Diseases:

The escalating demand for water testing and analysis due to the increasing awareness among individuals about the harmful effects of waterborne diseases on their health is propelling the market growth. In addition, the rising need for regular monitoring to prevent health hazards is bolstering the market growth. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing access to clean and safe drinking water. The increasing adoption of water testing solutions on account of changing consumer behavior is supporting the market growth. Furthermore, companies are investing in comprehensive testing infrastructure to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases among the masses and maintain their reputation.

Technological Innovations:

Advancements in water testing and analysis assist in facilitating faster, more accurate, and cost-effective methods. Innovations, such as portable testing devices, automated systems, and sensor technologies, streamline the testing process, making it more accessible to a broader range of users. These advancements not only enhance efficiency but also enable real time monitoring and data analysis, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding water management. Besides this, these advancements are leading to continuous improvement and innovation in addressing evolving water-related challenges.

Leading Companies Operating in the Global Alternator Industry:

ABB Ltd.

Agilent Technologies Inc.

Danaher Corporation

Horiba Ltd.

PerkinElmer Inc.

Shimadzu Corporation

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Tintometer GmbH

Water Testing and Analysis Market Report Segmentation:

By Product Type:

TOC Analyzer

pH Meter

Dissolved Oxygen Meter

Conductivity Sensor

Turbidity Meter

Others

pH meter represents the largest segment on account of the rising awareness among individuals about water quality.   

By Type:

Portable

Handheld

Benchtop

Others

Portable holds the biggest market share, driven by its convenience, speed, and real time results.  

By Application:

Laboratory

Industrial

Environmental

Government

Others

Industrial accounts for the largest market share due to the stringent environmental regulations.  

Regional Insights:

North America (United States, Canada)

Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)

Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)

Middle East and Africa

North America enjoys a leading position in the water testing and analysis market, which can be accredited to the increasing demand for water testing at the residential level.

Global Water Testing and Analysis Market Trends:

The rising level of water pollution due to stemming from industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and urban development is impelling the market growth. Water testing and analysis are becoming vital to identify contaminants and ensure the safety of water sources. Regulatory bodies are imposing stricter standards, as pollution is threatening aquatic ecosystems and human health. In addition, the increasing focus on safeguarding public health and maintaining environmental sustainability is bolstering the market growth.

Furthermore, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries require high-quality water for manufacturing processes to meet regulatory standards and ensure product quality.

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What Was Ours Is Now Theirs

The huge increase in the urban population of 19th Century Britain was accompanied by dysentery, typhoid and cholera.

The poor were blamed for cholera outbreaks, the result of their ‘ignorance’, lack of hygiene and general moral depravity. The prevailing orthodoxy was that laissez-faire capitalism and the management of water property for profit would provide solutions. It didn’t, and both municipal and state solutions – public ownership and management of water resources – were needed to solve the problem. Eventually it was recognised that easy access to a clean water supply was a basic human need, via the Public Health Acts. But with the re-emergence of neo-liberal and neo-conservative ideas about the role of the state and the importance of market solutions to social problems, all this is changing.

Britain is water rich, with adequate rainfall and only occasional water shortages. Until recently, water was generally seen as a common good and water planners saw any form of supply restriction, even a hosepipe ban, as an admission of failure. Regional water authorities pooled access to water resources and made long term plans for a London ring main, recharging aquifers from winter river water. People and organisations cooperated to manage water resources relatively effectively and to save water when it was needed, such as during the drought of 1975/76. However, water was privatised by the Tories in 1989, despite defeat in The House of Lords and the threat of prosecution by the EU on water quality standards, attacks by environmental groups over standards and questions about the fate of water authorities’ huge land holdings. As a result, the average household experienced an increase in water costs of 67% between 1989 and 1995. Company profits rose by an average of 20% to 1993 and are still high. The highest charging area of Britain, South West Water, took 4.9% of income from a household of 2 adults and 2 children, 7.6% from a lone parent and child and 9.1% from single pensioners in 1994. The profits of the water supply companies are being subsidised by the poorest people in Britain, those least able to pay. Thousands of households now regularly have their water supply cut off. In the Sandwell Health Authority area (in the West Midlands), over 1,400 households were cut off in 1991/2 and cases of hepatitis and dysentery rose tenfold. In 1994 2m households fell into water arrears, with 12,500 disconnected. Half of the water companies in England and Wales have selectively introduced or are testing pre-payment meters. The increased use of metering, most often in poorer households, has either increased water bills or resulted in forced cuts in water use by those who need it most. Non-payers are automatically cut off and the supply is not restored until the debt is paid. 10,000 meters have been installed in Birmingham since 1992; there have been over 2,000 disconnections. The water companies have responded to increasing criticism of their disconnection policies by devoting a tiny proportion of their profits to charitable trusts that help the poorest customers. This is pure PR and gives the corporations tax advantages. In the 1980s and in 1994–96, community campaigns defeated attempts to introduce water taxes in Dublin; see Issue 3 of ‘Red and Black Revolution’ for an excellent analysis.

Encouraged by a surge of prosperity in the 1960s, the Spanish have ignored the fact that they live in a semi-arid country prone to periodic, lengthy droughts. Golf courses have been built for tourists, swimming pools for themselves and there are many lawns and gardens requiring daily watering. Farmers have diversified from their traditional drought resistant produce such as figs and olives into water-hungry crops like rice and strawberries. The result is that Spain is now the world’s 4th highest per capita consumer of water after the US, Canada and Russia. Now it has to build huge dams and pay the cost to divert rivers to over-developed areas, amid growing environmental and community opposition. Other factors (which apply elsewhere) are laws giving producers the right to squander resources so long as there is a consumer demand to be satisfied; and the role of the centralised State (largely controlled by business influences), with its control of revenue, command of resources, expertise and power to enforce policy on citizens, in arbitrating the management of resources.

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Free AI Tools

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we work, learn, and create. With an ever-growing number of tools, it’s now easier than ever to integrate AI into your personal and professional life without spending a dime. Below, we’ll explore some of the best free AI tools across various categories, helping you boost productivity, enhance creativity, and automate mundane tasks.

Wanna know about free ai tools

1. Content Creation Tools

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

One of the most popular AI chatbots, ChatGPT, offers a free plan that allows users to generate ideas, write content, answer questions, and more. Its user-friendly interface makes it accessible for beginners and professionals alike.

Best For:

Writing articles, emails, and brainstorming ideas.

Limitations:

Free tier usage is capped; may require upgrading for heavy use.

Copy.ai

Copy.ai focuses on helping users craft engaging marketing copy, blog posts, and social media captions.

2. Image Generation Tools

DALL·EOpenAI’s DALL·E can generate stunning, AI-created artwork from text prompts. The free tier allows users to explore creative possibilities, from surreal art to photo-realistic images.

Craiyon (formerly DALL·E Mini)This free AI image generator is great for creating quick, fun illustrations. It’s entirely free but may not match the quality of professional tools.

3. Video Editing and Creation

Runway MLRunway ML offers free tools for video editing, including AI-based background removal, video enhancement, and even text-to-video capabilities.

Pictory.aiTurn scripts or blog posts into short, engaging videos with this free AI-powered tool. Pictory automates video creation, saving time for marketers and educators.

4. Productivity Tools

Notion AINotion's AI integration enhances the already powerful productivity app. It can help generate meeting notes, summarize documents, or draft content directly within your workspace.

Otter.aiOtter.ai is a fantastic tool for transcribing meetings, interviews, or lectures. It offers a free plan that covers up to 300 minutes of transcription monthly.

5. Coding and Data Analysis

GitHub Copilot (Free for Students)GitHub Copilot, powered by OpenAI, assists developers by suggesting code and speeding up development workflows. It’s free for students with GitHub’s education pack.

Google ColabGoogle’s free cloud-based platform for coding supports Python and is perfect for data science projects and machine learning experimentation.

6. Design and Presentation

Canva AICanva’s free tier includes AI-powered tools like Magic Resize and text-to-image generation, making it a top choice for creating professional presentations and graphics.

Beautiful.aiThis AI presentation tool helps users create visually appealing slides effortlessly, ideal for professionals preparing pitch decks or educational slides.

7. AI for Learning

Duolingo AIDuolingo now integrates AI to provide personalized feedback and adaptive lessons for language learners.

Khanmigo (from Khan Academy)This AI-powered tutor helps students with math problems and concepts in an interactive way. While still in limited rollout, it’s free for Khan Academy users.

Why Use Free AI Tools?

Free AI tools are perfect for testing the waters without financial commitments. They’re particularly valuable for:

Conclusion

AI tools are democratizing access to technology, allowing anyone to leverage advanced capabilities at no cost. Whether you’re a writer, designer, developer, or educator, there’s a free AI tool out there for you. Start experimenting today and unlock new possibilities!

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What Makes a Reliable Non-Basmati Rice Manufacturer?

Non-basmati rice is a staple food in many countries due to its affordable price, versatility, and varying grain sizes. From long-grain to short-grain varieties, it serves as the backbone of countless meals. But what’s the difference between an ordinary supplier and a reliable manufacturer when it comes to non-basmati rice? For wholesalers, retailers, and even consumers, choosing the right rice manufacturer can make a huge difference in quality, consistency, and long-term relationships. This blog will explore the key factors that ensure you’re sourcing from a trustworthy non-basmati rice manufacturer.

Quality Control Practices and Certifications

The foundation of any reliable rice manufacturer is its commitment to quality. Manufacturers with strict quality control processes ensure that each batch of rice meets specific standards for purity, grain length, moisture content, and taste. Look for manufacturers that adhere to international certifications such as ISO 9001 for quality management and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) for food safety. These certifications ensure that the rice is produced under clean conditions and undergoes rigorous testing to remove impurities.

Additionally, quality manufacturers often employ state-of-the-art testing laboratories that analyze rice for contaminants such as pesticides, aflatoxins, and heavy metals. This commitment to food safety ensures that you are getting a premium product that meets global standards.

Consistent Supply and Scalability

A reliable non-basmati rice manufacturer must be able to meet consistent demand, whether you are a small retailer or a large-scale distributor. This means maintaining adequate stock, having capacity for large orders, and increasing production as needed. Manufacturers with extensive farming networks or partnerships with multiple farmers can better guarantee stable supply throughout the year, regardless of seasonal fluctuations.

Scalability is especially important for businesses looking to expand into new markets. A trustworthy manufacturer will have the flexibility to adjust production volumes to align with your growth, ensuring a smooth supply chain even during peak seasons.

Technological advancements in milling and packaging

Modern rice milling and packaging technology plays a key role in maintaining the quality and shelf life of non-basmati rice. Reliable manufacturers invest in advanced milling machinery that reduces broken grains and preserves the natural texture and flavor of rice. Look for manufacturers that use automated sorting technologies to remove discolored or damaged grains, ensuring a more consistent product.

Packaging also matters. Vacuum-sealed or air-tight packaging helps preserve freshness and prevent moisture ingress, which can lead to spoilage or insect infestation. Manufacturers that adopt innovative packaging solutions help ensure that their rice reaches consumers in optimal condition.

Sustainable and ethical sourcing

As consumers and businesses are becoming more aware of sustainability, it is important to work with a manufacturer that values ​​ethical sourcing. Reliable manufacturers prioritize environmentally friendly farming practices, such as minimizing the use of chemical pesticides and adopting water conservation methods. Some manufacturers also support small-scale farmers by offering fair trade agreements, ensuring that local communities benefit from their involvement.

Sustainably sourced rice also tends to be higher in quality, as the plants are grown in healthy soil, without an excessive reliance on synthetic chemicals. Look for manufacturers that openly share their sustainability initiatives or hold certifications such as Fairtrade or Organic to further validate their commitment to ethical practices.

Customer Support and Global Reach

Strong customer support is the hallmark of any reliable non-basmati rice manufacturer. A good manufacturer should provide clear communication channels, timely responses to inquiries, and efficient problem-solving when issues arise. This level of support fosters trust and ensures a seamless business relationship over time.

Additionally, manufacturers with a global reach and experience exporting rice to multiple countries are better equipped to handle the complexities of international shipping, customs regulations, and regional preferences. A manufacturer with a proven export track record can provide invaluable guidance, especially for businesses looking to expand internationally.

Choosing the right non-basmati rice manufacturer isn’t just about considering price. Quality control, supply continuity, technological advancements, consistency and customer support all play a vital role in ensuring you get a great product. By partnering with a reliable manufacturer, you can guarantee that your business will thrive and your customers will be happy.

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Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)

Film review #626

Director: Steven S. DeKnight

SYNOPSIS: Ten years after the war of the Kaijus was won and the rift through which they came was sealed, pilot Jake Pentecost is living in ruined Los Angeles selling giant robot (Jaeger) parts. When he has a run-in with a girl named Amara who has been illegally building her own Jaeger from scrap parts, they are caught and given a chance to make up for their crimes: Jake is to train a new generation of pilots, and Amara is to join as a cadet. Both are put to the test however, as a new threat emerges...

THOUGHTS/ANALYSIS: Pacific Rim: Uprising is a 2018 sci-fi film and the sequel to 2013's Pacific Rim. Set ten years after the vents of the first film, in which the rift through which the giant kaiju monsters was sealed, we see the hero of the first film Jake Pentecost living in the ruins of a Beverly Hills luxury home, as he narrates how the intervening ten years have led to people illegally building their own Jaegers (giant robots used to combat the alien kaiju), and an emerging black market for parts to do so. Jake runs into a young girl named Amara Nanami, who is secretly building such a Jaeger, and when the two of them are caught, are offered a deal to keep themselves out of trouble: Jake is brought back to the academy to train new recruits, and Amara joins as one of said recruits. While behind the scenes some suspicious activity with a company wants to use artificial drones to pilot the Jaegers leads to a new threat and the new recruits having to step up to save the world. The story splits itself into two as we follow both the protagonists doing slightly different things: there's absolutely no surprises here, and everything unfolds more or less how you would expect it to. There's just this overwhelming feeling that nobody really knew what to do with the story here: just re-opening the rift and fighting kaijus would have been a direct copy of the original and rendered the victory of the first film somewhat meaningless, so it's good they just didn't do that. The trouble is that what they did do is to half re-hash the story by returning to newcomers and training a different generation of pilots anyway. The new story regarding the use of drones to artificially pilot Jaegers is somewhat interesting, but is more or less blown away and discarded when the "real" threat emerges. All in all, it just feels directionless.

The story is obviously not what you're watching this film for I suppose: you want to see giant robots beating giant monsters, and you do get it...eventually. One of the big differences between this film and its predecessor is that the big fights take place during the day, whereas in the original it was all done in the dark and usually rain. This was one of the common critiques of the first film that you couldn't really see what was happening during the fights, so it's good that they actually revised that. There was something quite atmospheric about the night time fights, but I can see why they would choose to avoid that criticism entirely this time around. The characters have reasonably good chemistry, such as between Jake and Amara, but the development of their relationship is so predictable, and at the start of every scene between them you can work out how it's going to end up. The characters from the first film too don't really get that much development either, and due to the five year gap between films, I couldn't really remember who any of them were. There's just little effort to reconnect us to the characters or expand upon them.

Given that Guillermo del Toro stepped away from directing this film as he did the predecessor, it does suffer from his absence (he directed the Shape of Water instead, which won him multiple awards, so a good move on his part at least). The action scenes are decent and entertaining, but don't really have much flair. The Jaeger and Kaiju designs aren't memorable or leave an impression, and again, the effects are okay and solid enough, but don't stand out. Pacific Rim: Uprising fails to build upon its predecessor; stumbling around well-trodden story beats to try and distinguish itself form the original, but just never achieves that aim. Some of the characters have chemistry, but it's all done in such a cliché manner that you don't even need to see it; the predictability of all the dialogue is nauseating and feels like a waste of time. The fight scenes are entertaining enough, and are obviously what carry the film, but everything else is directionless and muddled. Overall, a lack of ideas overshadows the film, but like the original it's an okay action film. Although that said, you'll probably want to watch the original over this one, as it at least was self-contained and didn't have the pressure of re-treading old ground like the sequel has to.

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Will Netflix greenlight a Six Of Crows Spin off?

An analysis of the current situation

1. interview with EW

The showrunner of SaB being allowed to make an official statement when EW reached out to him is a good sign. It means Netflix wants to test the water and get people hyped for a potential spin off. Also EW! This shows how high the demand is for that show.

But more importantly:

They wrote the whole script already two years before season 2 aired. That means Netflix has really high hopes for a potential spin off.

Netflix is really well known for renewing and cancelling shows not based on actual viewing data’s but based on calculated viewing forecasts. Meaning: Netflix commissioning a spin off two years before season 2 was aired means they predicted a really high demand for a spin off. Now our views only have to match their forecast

2. the Witcher struggling, Stranger things ending

Every streaming service has one, really high in demand fantasy show, that is appealing for a mass audience. This was first Stranger Things, but Stranger Things is ending soon. The next big hit was The Witcher. They gave it an animated spin off, a real life spin off, announced seven seasons at once etc. This was HUGE! The Witcher was their show that Netflix used to compete against other players on the market, especially The Rings of Power. But now the Witcher is struggling a lot. Recasting the main actor, blood origin being badly received by the fans, Cavill and LSH bitching at each other, the whole fighting becoming an online meme. And at this point no one knows if people really want to watch an Australian Geralt. So they need another big fantasy show. And while shadow and bone is not doing as good as the Witcher, it is still doing completely solid. For them, SaB and especially the crows are a safe harbor.

3. The promo

The promo for the second season is insane. The promo is rolled out on every social media channel, even on Netflix Gold and the MOST. Season 2 is out since one week now and they are still releasing new promo content every day. All hapa Asian cast members together, a wesper BTS tour? This is insane! Netflix wants this show to be their next big hit! They want a big fanbase, so people stick to netflix. Because soon the Witcher 3 will be released and I think Netflix is really afraid that many people will cancel their subscription after it. A Six of Crows Spin off will bind viewers to the Netflix for the next… 2/3 years and help them in a really difficult time. Because building up a new fan base that is so big like the SaB is not easy

Like the crows always being put together in the promo is not a huge bait to see fans reaction towards them, come on, is super obvious

4. the new intro for season 1

Netflix making a new intro for the first season shows that Netflix is ready to invest money into the show. Not only in the new season but also in the old season. Also it was really clear that season 2 had a way bigger budget then season 2. look at the different intro cards. They are ready to invest money. And they are ready to invest even more money IF it pays off, meaning: if enough people watch season 2. and hype it up online. Because what Netflix wants is new people subscribing and everyone online taking about the show

5. six of crows being listed by PW

Yeah it is only listed as „in development“ but if you think about it, this is actually a huge deal. They have been quietly developing a spin off since 2021, told no one about it, and now season 2 is released since ONE WEEK and suddenly it is listed in PW? They could have also waited the first month, to have all numbers. But nope, one week and they said: put it in there“ this means they have really high hopes for it and are really optimistic.

So i would say we have a really good chance to get that show IF we keep it trending, keep up the hype and keep on streaming and recommending it to friends

So in conclusion: stream, recommend, like and tweet. Like this we will steal us a spin off

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Residual Chlorine Meters Market Analysis by Geographical Regions, Type and Application and Forecast to 2031

Global Residual Chlorine Meters Market is estimated to witness a rise in revenue from US$ 330.2 Mn in 2021 to US$ 527.3 Mn by 2030. The market is registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2022-2030. Moreover, in terms of volume, the global residual chlorine meters market is expected to project a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period 2022-2030. 

Astute Analytica recently published a highly anticipated market report, providing invaluable insights into the Global Residual Chlorine Meters Market. This comprehensive report offers a detailed analysis of key drivers, restraints, regional trends, segmentation, and valuation, enabling businesses to make informed decisions for sustainable growth.

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Key Highlights of the Report:

Comprehensive Analysis: The report presents a holistic view of the Residual Chlorine Meters Market, analyzing various factors such as market size, trends, and growth opportunities. This analysis helps businesses identify emerging market trends and make strategic decisions to drive growth.

Key Drivers and Restraints: The market report provides an in-depth analysis of the key drivers and restraints shaping the market. By understanding these factors, businesses can capitalize on growth opportunities and mitigate potential risks.

Valuation and Forecast: The report includes a thorough valuation of the market, providing businesses with a clear understanding of the market's current and future potential. This information assists in making well-informed investment decisions and strategic planning.

Regional Analysis: The report offers a detailed regional analysis, highlighting key market trends and opportunities across different geographic regions. This invaluable insight enables businesses to identify untapped markets and tailor their strategies accordingly.

Companies Profile

The report identifies and analyzes the key players in the Residual Chlorine Meters Market. By understanding the competitive landscape, businesses can benchmark their performance and develop effective strategies to stay ahead.

The key players in the Global Residual Chlorine Meters Market are Horiba, DKK-Toa Corporation, Hanna Instruments, Hach Company, Tanita, Automated Water & Effluent Ltd., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Analyticon Biotechnologies GmbH, Rakiro Biotech Systems Private Limited, BOQU Instruments, ABB Ltd., Lohand Biological, Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG and Extech Instruments among others.

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Segmentation Overview: 

The Residual Chlorine Meters Market report provides a comprehensive segmentation overview, allowing businesses to identify and target specific customer segments. This segmentation analysis helps businesses customize their offerings and enhance their market presence.

Segmentation Outline 

By Solution segment of the Global Residual Chlorine Meters Market is sub-segmented into:

Equipment  Consumables Reagent Kits Reagent Tablets/Powders Color Wheel Comparator Kits Test Tube Comparator Kits Pool Test Kits Test Strips Electrodes Accessories

By Measurement segment of the Global Residual Chlorine Meters Market is sub-segmented into:

Offline (DPD Colorimetric Detection) Online/Continuous (Amperometric Sensors)

By Form segment of the Global Residual Chlorine Meters Market is sub-segmented into:

Wall-mount Handheld/ Portable Pen Style

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[suzilight]

More ‘forever chemicals’ found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount

Dec. 11, 2022 Seattle Times (paywall)

570,000 people, 7.4% of the state’s population, according to a Seattle Times analysis of test results

LAKEWOOD, Pierce County — The water pumped from the ground here was once considered pure enough to mix with a little chlorine and then pipe directly to homes.

Today, every gallon from two water district wells must first be flushed through six enormous tanks, each filled with 40,000 pounds of specially treated coal, to remove contaminants.

This pollution, known as “forever chemicals” or PFAS, can increase health risks for certain cancers and other diseases when present in drinking water in minuscule concentrations measured in parts per trillion. Lakewood is one of more than a dozen Washington public water systems with detections above levels defined by the state to be suitable for long-term consumption — and widespread testing is just ramping up.

a massive legal battle is playing out across the country as more than 200 providers of public drinking water, including Lakewood, sue manufacturers, distributors and in some cases the Defense Department in federal court to determine who will pay the cleanup bills that will tally in the billions of dollars.

In December 1988, 3M chemist Eric Reiner wrote a memo to his colleagues about the corporation’s firefighting foams formulated with PFAS.

For years, the corporation’s marketing pitch portrayed them as “biodegradable.” Reiner termed this a “myth” that was not in 3M’s long-term term interest to perpetuate.

“It is probable that this misconception will eventually be discovered, and when that happens, 3M will likely be embarrassed, and we and our customers may be fined and forced to immediately withdraw products from the market,” Reiner warned.

3M no longer produces the foams that contained PFOA and PFOS. Reiner’s memo is one of many internal 3M documents put into the public record in the avalanche of litigation now consolidated in the U.S. District Court of South Carolina.

3M and other manufacturers initially sought to have many lawsuits dismissed based on case law that has sometimes granted immunity from liability to contractors supplying products requested by the U.S. military.

In a Sept. 16 opinion, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Mark Gergel of South Carolina found 3M and other defendants “knowingly withheld” information detailing the full risks of the product and denied that motion.

[physiotherapyschoolinaustralia]

Bond University Physiotherapy Students Work with World Surf League

As the official higher education partner of the World Surf League (WSL), Bond University can offer its physiotherapy students unmatched opportunities in one of the most exciting industries.

Every semester, Bond students have access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organization, including sport management, sports science, event management, marketing and film and television. Bond academics and researchers also have opportunities to engage with the WSL Australia in the work and research.

For more than 20 years, the WSL hosts a yearly world surf league championship at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, the world’s most famous right-hand sandy point break and a favourite location for the world’s best surfers. This event is so popular that it sees approximately 5,000–10,000 spectators on the beach—daily!

This year, the event will take place May 6–13. Surfers in this competition compete for a qualifying position on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour.

Bond Physiotherapy Practical Experience

This year, Bond physiotherapy students, academics, and Bond’s Water Based Research Unit (WBRU), will be holding surfer health checks for members of the public attending the event in May. These health checks will be available to surfers and spectators, and will provide as Bond DPT students with the opportunity to shadow their academics in the field and take in a world-class sports tournament.

The Bond physio students and academics will measure a participants’ blood pressure, ankle hip and shoulder strength, motion and flexibility, ear health, and body composition. The data collected from these checks will be entered into the WBRU database of both pro and recreational surfers, with participants receiving a report on how their results compare and outlining suggested areas they may like to work on or address with their health professionals of choice.

The fitness data collected will be compared to professional surfers such as Mick Fanning (Australian), Kelly Slater (American) and Stephanie Gilmore (Australian).

They will also measure strength and flexibility, and will conduct a bio-impedance analysis, which is great practical experience for physio students to get hands-on experience.

Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy James Furness overseas students during this practical experience. He has a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and he conducts innovative and novel research in the sports of surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and swimming.

Since 2020, Bond University students in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine and Bond Business School have enjoyed exciting internships with WSL.

Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy

The two-year Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University is an accelerated degree—three semesters per year instead of just two. This means you can graduate a year ahead of the rest.

Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning. Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice—like world surf league championship!

Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available!

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May each year Duration: 2 years

[kharinasclassblog]

The final project, Analysis of the House Price Dataset in R!

So much has happened since I last posted! I got a new laptop!! So running R looks so much bigger on my 16" I hope your holiday weekend went well!

The aim of this project is to experience data analysis where I will use the statistical methods taught in this course to come up with some objective findings. I have collected data from Kaggle and conducted the inferential analysis as discussed in class.

Background Information

Settling down in the US is one of the most challenging experiences. There have been increased prices and competition among the real estate market players.

The household purchasing capacity largely influences the single-family housing market, with the factors affecting the supply of such houses being labor, materials, and land costs (Gomez, 2022).

Families will select a house based on the condition of the house, house size, and location from amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities, or job locations. Other factors influencing the value of a house include the value of comparable homes in the neighborhood and the location of the house, which determines the proximity to entertainment, shopping centers, employment opportunities, and schools.

1.1 The Dataset

The study uses a "House Prices Dataset" dataset available at Kaggle. The data describes the house price prediction based on the nearness to the main road, furnishing levels, the number of bedrooms, and house areas.

The dataset has thirteen variables filled under 545 sample houses. The dependent variable in this data is house prices.

The explanatory variables in the data include the area of the house, the number of bedrooms, the number of bedrooms, stories, nearness to the main road, availability of guestrooms, availability of basements, hot water showers, availability of air conditioners, the number of parking lots, whether the house is in a preferred area, and the furnishing status of the houses. Further analysis of these variables is in the descriptive statistics section.

1.2 The Sections of the Report

The report's first section describes the thirteen variables by analyzing the descriptive statistics for the continuous variables and the frequencies for the categorical variables.

The second section will evaluate the probability theory, which evaluates the probabilities of selecting a house based on various features.

The third section evaluates the correlation analysis between the variables and tests various hypotheses that will be associated with the selected variables.

The fourth section will describe a one-sample t-test to compare the average sample house prices and the national population average of house prices and independent samples t-test to test the differences in the house prices across the categorical variables with more than two levels.

The fifth section describes various regression models that can predict house prices and compares them to determine the most suitable regression model.

Finally, the last section will explore the difference in average house prices for categorical variables with three or more levels using the ANOVA test.

2. Descriptive Statistics

2.1 Descriptive Statistics of the Continuous Variables

The continuous variables used in the study are the house price, the house area, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, stories, and parking lots.

The house prices range from $1,750,000 to $13,300,000 (M=$4,766,729, SD=$1,870,439.62), while the house size ranged from 1,650 to 16,200 square units (M=5,151, SD=2,170.14).

In addition, most of the houses had 1 to 6 bathrooms (M=3, SD=0.74), 1 to 4 bathrooms (M=1.3, SD=0.50), 1 to 4 stories (M=1.8, SD=0.86), and 0 to 3 parking lots (M=0.69, SD=0.86).

The following are the r codes used in obtaining these findings:

2.2 Descriptive Statistics for the Categorical Variables

The categorical variables used in this study were proximity to the main road, the presence or absence of a basement, a guestroom, hot water showers, air conditioning, location in a preferred area, and the furnishing status.

468 houses were near the main road, while 77 of the houses were not. 97 of the houses had a guestroom, while 448 did not. At the same time, 191 houses had a basement, while 354 did not. 520 lacked a hot water shower system, while 373 lacked an air conditioning system. In addition, 417 houses were in a preferred area, while 128 were not in preferred areas. Finally, 140 houses were furnished, 227 were semi-furnished, and 178 were unfurnished.

The r codes used in this computation were:

3. Probability Theory

This section will test the likelihood of purchasing the houses based on the various characteristics. The probability that a person would purchase a house that a certain feature would be obtained using the equation

The table below summarizes the probabilities of purchasing houses based on the categorical variables of the data:

The r codes and outputs used in this section are shown below:

4. Correlational Analysis

It is necessary to determine whether the variables used in determining house prices are linearly associated and the impact of their association. A parametric correlation analysis approach is essential for quantitative datasets that fall within predetermined parameters and uses Pearson's coefficient (James, 2021).

A correlational analysis was conducted to identify the relationship between the continuous variables in this study. All the variables were positively correlated with each other. The correlation between house price and the area was 0.536, while the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, stories, and parking lots was 0.366, 0.518, 0.421, and 0.384, respectively. These correlations were moderately strong.

The house area had a correlation of 0.152 with the number of bedrooms, 0.194 with the number of bathrooms, 0.084 with the number of stories, and 0.353 with the number of parking lots. All these correlations were weakly strong.

At the same time, the correlation between the number of bedrooms and bathrooms was 0.374, while it was 0.409 between bedrooms and stories and 0.139 between bedrooms and the number of parking lots. The correlation between the number of bathrooms and stories was 0.326, 0.177 between bathrooms and parking lots, and 0.046 between the number of stories and parking lots. The r codes and output obtained in this section are shown below.

 

A correlation plot is embedded in the section and visualizes the strength of the association between the variables.

The plot indicates that all the correlations are expressed in different shades of blue, which means they all follow the same directional feature (they are all positive in this case). The color size and intensity vary with the changing correlation coefficients, with the small and faint blue circles indicating a small correlation and the large and dark blue circles indicating stronger correlations.

5. Types of Tests

5.1 One Sample T-Test for The Average House Price and Average House Area

A one-sample t-test is a parametric approach that tests whether a population mean is equal to a specified value (JMP, n.d.). For example, according to Caporal (2022), the average house price in the U.S. is $354,649, while according to the Statista Research Department (2022), the average house size is 2,261 square feet.

Therefore, a one-sample T-test was conducted to investigate whether the average house price was statistically different from $354,649. There was sufficient evidence to reject the claim and conclude that the average house price was not equal to $354,649, t (544) =31.084, p=0.0000.

At the same time, a one-sample T-test was conducted to investigate whether the house area was statistically different from 2,261 square feet. Again, there was sufficient evidence to show that the average area of the house was not equal to 2,261 square feet, t (544) =31.084, p=0.0000.

5.2 Independents Samples T-Test for House Prices and House Areas Based on The Availability of Guestroom, Hot Water Showers, Air Conditioners, And Proximity To The Main Road

The independent samples t-test investigates whether two groups from a given population have the same mean (JMP, n.d.).

Independent samples t-tests were conducted to investigate whether the average house prices were equal for categories such as proximity to the main road, a guestroom, a basement, and a hot water heating system.

There is a significant difference in the average in the house for the houses near the main road (M=$4,991,777) and those far from the main road (M=$3,398,905), t (543) =-7.245, p=0.0000.

At the same time, there was a significant difference in the average house prices for the houses without a guestroom (M=$4,544,546) and those with a guestroom (M=$5,792,897), t (543) =-6.1586, p=0.0000.

There is a significant difference in the average prices for the houses with a basement(M=$5,242,615) and those without a basement (M=$4,509,966), t (543) =-4.4372, p=0.0000.

The average house price for houses with a hot water heating system was $5,559,960, while that of houses without a hot water system was $4,728,593. There was a significant difference in the two average prices, t (543) =-2.1783, p=0.0298.

6. Regression Analysis

6.1 Regression Results

Multiple linear regression was performed to determine the relationship between the continuous variables in the model. The response variable in the model was the house prices, while the explanatory variables were the house area and the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, stories, and parking lots. The regression equation describing the association between these variables was:

House price = -145,734.5 + 331.1 Area +167,809.80 Bedrooms + 1,133,740.20 Bathrooms + 547,939.8 Stories + 377,596.30 Parking lots.

The model's coefficient was negative, implying that the house price was zero when all the variables were 0. A unit increase in the house size (area) resulted in a 331.1 unit increase in the house price.

House area was significant in modeling the house prices, t (539) =12.448, p=0.0000. A unit increase in the number of bedrooms resulted in a 167,809.8 unit increase in the house price.

The number of bedrooms was significant in modeling the house prices, t (539) = 2.023, p=0.0435. A unit increase in the number of bathrooms resulted in a 1,133,740.2 unit increase in the house price. The number of bathrooms was significant in modeling the house prices, t (539) = 9.541, p=0.0000.

A unit increase in the number of stories resulted in a 547,939.8 unit increase in the house price. The number of stories was significant in modeling the house prices, t (539) =7.953, p=0.0000. A unit increase in parking lots resulted in a 377,596.3 unit increase in the house price.

House area was significant in modeling the house prices, t (539) =5.652, p=0.0000.

The model's R-squared was 0.5616, which implied that the variation in the explanatory variables was associated with a 56.16% variation in the house price.

Therefore, the model was significant in predicting house prices, F (5,539) =138.1, p=0.0000.

6.2 Model Assumptions

The model plots were used to investigate whether the variables used in the analysis met the multiple linear regression assumptions, as stated by the Corporate Finance Institute (2022). The residuals vs. fitted plot and the normal Q-Q plot create a visualization of assumptions of linear regression.

Homoscedasticity. There is an equal distribution of the data points on both sides. This implies that the variables met this assumption.

Linearity. There was a positive linear association between the house prices and the house area, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, parking lots, and stories.

Normality. The Q-Q plot shows that the variables do not follow a normal distribution.

Independence. The data used in the analysis were collected and authenticated for use by independent researchers. In addition, the low correlation coefficients between the variables affirm the independence of the variables.

Independence of errors. The residuals vs. fitted plot also affirms that the errors were independently distributed. Their distribution from the reference line confirms this assumption.

7. ANOVA Analysis

Unlike the t-test, the ANOVA test compares the average value across more than two groups (Simkus, 2022).

An ANOVA test was conducted to analyze the difference in mean house prices across the three furnishing statuses. At least one of the furnishing statuses (furnished, semi-furnished, and not furnished) had a different average house price from the others, F (2,542) =28.27, p=0.0000.

8. Conclusion

This report aimed at testing various statistical concepts learned in class using an online dataset, “House prices Dataset” found in Kaggle. The dataset contains both categorical and continuous variables and has been efficient for this analysis since it helps in testing specific metrics such as descriptive statistics, probability theory, regression, t-tests, correlation analysis, and ANOVA. It was not possible to conduct a tabular analysis of the data. Overall I can say confidently that looking for a house to settle down in in the US, there are MANY factors to consider, and I feel fitter to look for my future house... definitely closer to the main road, it's worth the extra cost.

References

Caporal, J. (2022) Average house price by state in 2022: The ascent by motley fool, The Motley Fool. The Ascent by The Motley Fool. Available at: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/research/average-house-price-state/ (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

Gomez, J. (2022) 8 critical factors that influence a home's value (2022) Open door. Available at: https://www.opendoor.com/w/blog/factors-that-influence-home-value (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

James, E. (2022) What is correlation analysis? A definition and explanation, what is Correlation Analysis? A Definition and Explanation. FlexMR. Available at: https://blog.flexmr.net/correlation-analysis-definition-exploration (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

Multiple linear regression (2022) Corporate Finance Institute. Available at: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/data-science/multiple-linear-regression/ (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

Simkus, J. (2022) ANOVA (analysis of variance): Definition, types, and examples, Available at: https://www.simplypsychology.org/anova.html (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

Statista Research Department and 23, N. (2022) Median size of U.S. single family house 2021, Statista. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/456925/median-size-of-single-family-home-usa/ (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

The T-test (no date) JMP. Available at: https://www.jmp.com/en_ch/statistics-knowledge-portal/t-test.html#:~:text=Types%20of%20t%2Dtests,and%20a%20paired%20t%2Dtest. (Accessed: November 24, 2022).

[princesscolumbia]

OP is right and should say it, and I hope nobody minds that I dovetail this with some thoughts on a related piece of media; the Ranma 1/2 reboot. (There were Ranma 1/2 video games, it counts!)

So, yes, by this point we have decades of history and fanfiction. There's not a single square inch of the manga or frame of the anime that hasn't been poured over by fans that support the idea that Ranma is Very Gender™ and pretty much the only online space that doesn't support this is the r/Ranma subreddit. (...there's something wrong with that site, it's like you can find so much good information there and then someone has a "hot take" that gets forty-bajillion upvotes and is one of the most rancid piles of garbage you've ever read)

But here's the thing; Ranma 1/2 was originally started in 1987. To give you a little more context; Crystal Pepsi wouldn't hit test markets for five years, the Berlin Wall wouldn't fall for another two years, and Ronald Reagan was still president of the USA!

We didn't have the words to describe the gender experience at the time, especially in the public lexicon. Japan was toying with the word "newhalf." For the majority of people, even in the trans community, you were a boy or a girl and which you were was determined by the contents of your underwear and how many phallus-insertable holes you had. There was no "transgender" label as we understand it today, you were either a transexual or a crossdresser/transvestite. Transgender wouldn't be used as (to quote wikipedia) an 'umbrella' term until the 90s. And, yes, R.5 was animated in the 90s, but the core story was unchanged from the late 80s black-lines-on-newsprint manga content (the "Does Ranma canonically have black or red hair?" argument is proof enough of that)

(...in the manga, everyone has black or blond hair because the 'black-lines-on-newsprint' nature of manga meant that nobody had different colors of hair. Prior to the whole neighborhood realizing that Ranma has a gender swapping curse, Ranma's able to fool people into thinking that s/he's just really good at 'pretending' to be a girl because people see a person splashed with water and their sex presentation inverting and their rational brain says, "That can't possibly happen," and see that everything but the physical sex of the person remains the same and if said person insists that they're 'still a guy' and nothing's changed, the sex presentation inversion becomes a 'somebody else's problem' and they resume their lives blissfully ignorant of the fact that actual magic happened in front of them. When the transition from manga to anime happened, girl-Ranma suddenly had red hair for no explicable reason other than aesthetics. Red hair changes the game and the fact that people see Ranma's entire physical presence alter including the NATURAL hair color and nobody thinks, "...waaaaaait a minute!" is never addressed in canon.)

(Yes, this was a HUGE point of contention in the fandom for, like, five years.)

(Ask me about the Churches some time if you want to hear exactly how petty the 90s Ranmafandom could get.)

Ranma's behavior is so incredibly problematic from an analysis standpoint because it could be either a boy who's been raised by his father as a completely insulated experience deliberately denying him access to anything resembling females or femininity and leaving him completely unprepared for dealing with actual girls or a hard-closeted transgirl who's internalized all the toxic masculinity her father poured into her for 10+ years on the road with no influences to tell her that there's any other way to perceive the world.

S/he lives in a world where one can only be a boy or a girl and if you're a boy who shows any girly qualities than you're a weak sissy and if you're a girl who shows any boy-ish qualities than you're a tomboy lesbian. Weak sissies are the lowest rung on the masculinity totem pole and exist to be trod upon, they have no life, no prospects, and no future. Tomboy lesbians are ugly parodies of masculinity and exist purely to lure sweet, innocent girls away from the manly men they really want and are shunned by society and have no life, no prospects, and no future. Ranma has ONLY THIS NARRATIVE in which to frame their experiences as a Jusenkyo victim and when Ranma looks at the spread of options before them and sees that every possible choice presented to him/her/them by a toxically misogynistic, compulsively heteronormitive world and sees that every option but 'manly man' would severely limit their choices and freedoms and options and tell them that their very life's purpose is only available in the ONE option of 'being a MAN,' then no FUCKING SHIT the phrase, "I'M A MANLY MAN!" is gonna fall from their lips on the regular!

(This isn't even talking about the seppuku pledge, btw.)

BUT!

Let's side-step this entirely and take a look at another character entirely for a moment...Shampoo.

Shampoo seems to be just an airheaded bimbo on first glance. And, maybe, the second. She's stacked, the very image of what a teenage boy is known to lust after, physically powerful, and cares for her physical appearance to the point she could be a pin-up model. She looks good in a swimsuit and knows it, flirts shamelessly, and her best use of the common tongue is 'pidgin' levels, at best.

But she's NOT JAPANESE. Why does this matter? Because it completely re-frames the presentation of her character. If Shampoo had been born Japanese and raised Japanese and still acted like she did and talked like a bad parody of a Chinese national, then we could dismiss her as a particularly dim bimbo and move on. She is, however, Joketsuzoku, a member of a tribe of warrior women who don't even consider themselves to be Chinese, even if their home is within the geopolitical boundaries that the PRC claims as theirs. She learned enough Japanese in the space of a few weeks to go from, "Doesn't understand the language at all," to "Capable of working in a punishingly demanding fast-food environment for 12+ hours a day." She's not being hounded by the Japanese immigration authority about attending school (and you KNOW how much of a lense Japan puts on foreigners), so she likely took some education tests and passed at a high enough grade level that the Japanese government didn't even bother with a student visa, she understands chemistry/alchemy enough to use "traditional Amazon" formulas and techniques, and defers ONLY to her great-grandmother. Literally nobody else is able to tell her what to do.

And the whole, "flirts more shamelessly than a street hooker" thing you're probably thinking? Guess how many people she actually has sex with, canonically? Zero. She's in Ranma's bed an awful lot, but there's never a moment where she actually has sex in the manga, even with Ranma.

(There's some soft-canon implications that she's slept with Ukyo in the anime continuity, but even that supports my contention, which is...)

Shampoo, as a character, is an incredibly deep and intriguing inversion of the Japanese prejudice against foreigners, especially Chinese nationals.

So if we look at Ranma with the same examination, s/he is no longer just an angsty teenage boy bitching about hormones and a problematic love-life, s/he's a clever mirror shown to the face of 1980s Japan's views and expectations of their youth growing into a society that has specific demands of them as they grow to maturity and realize that maybe they aren't going to fit neatly into the boxes of 'boy/man' and 'girl/woman'.

This makes, IMHO, Ranma at least NB. By the end of the manga they're flat out stating that 'the cure doesn't matter' and they 'were only doing it for Akane.'

(I've written about anime-Ranma being a transwoman thanks entirely to THAT episode elsewhere, so I won't expound on that here.)

Even in the USA we didn't have the proper words and framework for actual trans people to describe their experience well and properly that we have today. Even today's tools for communicating our experience are evolving at a frantic rate and no one trans person is ever going to be up-to-date because it's a RAPIDLY shifting lexical body.

So why in the world would we expect a 1980s Ranma to have the right words to say, "I'm enby" or "I'm trans"?

Which brings me back to my point; the reboot has a fine line to ride. If they don't ride that with the care of an Olympic's-quality snowboarder grinding on a five-mile long rail, and I mean staying on that edge and never falling off once, they're gonna fuck this up. On one side, they've got the land of "safe, non-threatening" language where they're going to buff out any hint that Ranma "could be" NB or trans and alienate their entire queer audience. On the other side, they've got the heavily queer-phobic, trans-misogynistic language of the 1980s that only allowed characters like Konatsu to exist as an extreme form of transvestite and they're only there for the lulz...and alienate their entire queer audience.

They have a shot to do this right, and if they thread that particular needle it will be as epic as The Battle of Phoenix Mountain and Mt. Horai all in one.

If they biff it, it'll be as tragic as Ranma's attempts at kissing Akane during the Shakespeare play.

The problem with debating whether a character from a twenty or thirty year old video game is "really" trans or merely a cross-dresser is that mainstream video games from the 1990s and 2000s just plain didn't care about the difference, for the most part.

Basically all gender-nonconforming characters in video games of that era are treated as jokes to some extent, and their gender from moment to moment is whatever it needs to be to make the joke land. Can you cite textual evidence that they're trans? Yes, absolutely. Can you cite textual evidence that they just like to play dress-up? Also yes. The writers typically weren't distinguishing the one from the other, and many of them probably didn't even understand that there existed any distinction to make.

Sure, the source texts are of historical interest, but pedantic textual originalism in itself isn't terribly interesting because you can usually twist it around to support any conclusion you want. A better question is what our motivation is for favouring a particular conclusion – and there just aren't a lot of ways to make favouring the funny-man-in-a-dress reading into a good look!

[netsolwatersblog]

Are You Looking For The Best Sewage Treatment Plant Manufacturer In Noida ?

Situated in Haryana's South-Eastern Region, Noida is a significant hub for both agriculture & commerce. Noida's output of residential, municipal or industrial sewage has increased over time due to rapid evolution in industries along with population expansion. Noida has to treat these wastewater streams effectively in order to manage its water resources sustainably, reduce pollution, as well as allowing for the recycling of treated water.

While STPs handle sewage from residential & commercial sectors. An essential component of Noida's attempts to grow sustainably is the operation of well-planned & managed STPs.

Sewage Treatment Plants' Major Needs or Demands in Noida.

Textile, pesticide, rubber processing, distilleries, steel rolling, & agricultural food plants are among the industries located in Noida. These units' sewage or effluent includes organic materials, suspended particles, solvents, heavy metals, oil & grease, & a high chemical oxygen demand.

In Noida, the direct release of untreated commercial or industrial sewage into rivers, lakes, & land results in high pollution levels that endanger human health, groundwater supplies, & aquatic life.

STP plants are necessary to treat this sewage by means of physico-chemical & biological techniques to allowable levels before ultimate disposal following discharge guidelines provided by pollution control agencies. Noida's waterbodies are shielded from future industrial contamination by STPs.

In addition to commercial sewage or effluents, Noida's increasing urbanization & population growth have led to a rise in the amount of sewage produced by homes & businesses. While Organic waste, nutrients, pathogens, & chemicals can all be found in commercial or domestic sewage.

Surface & groundwater become contaminated when untreated sewage is dumped into water supplies. Utilizing sedimentation tanks, clarifiers, filters, activated sludge process, screens, & chlorine dosing, STP plants effectively treat sewage to eliminate contaminants & render it safe for the environment.

Noida's growth in the industrial & municipal sectors necessitates the need for STP plants with the capacity to treat sewage & release effluents to regulations before disposal. This will enable Noida to expand & manage its water resources sustainably without having an adverse effect on the environment or public health.

The STP Manufacturing Experience of Netsol Water

The leading Sewage Treatment Plant Manufacturer In Noida provides complete solutions for the design, engineering, supply, mounting or installation, testing, commissioning, & operation is Netsol Water. With more than ten years of extensive industry expertise, we provide tailored STP plant systems that utilize advanced high-class trending technology to meet the treatment requirements of various municipalities & companies in Haryana.

Based on sewage characteristics & specified discharge norms, we design & build complete Sewage Treatment Plant Manufacturing facilities for industries in Noida, comprising collection, equalization, primary, secondary, & tertiary treatment units.

Our expertise resides in the cost-effective treatment of complicated sewage through the application of appropriate technologies such as filters, diffused aeration, activated carbon, & advanced oxidation.

We provide conventional, advanced, & tertiary STPs in the municipal sewage treatment market. We carry out STP projects, including process design, hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing, installation, evaluation or testing, along with staff mock exercise, from inception to commissioning. Technologies including SBR, MBBR, MBR, & Activated Sludge Process are employed & utilized by our Sewage Treatment Plant Manufacturer In Noida following project specifications.

Being a sustainability-focused business, we include technologies like automation, solar energy, & remote monitoring in our designs to minimize carbon emissions & enhance plant performance.

By utilizing process control, preventative maintenance, & constant performance monitoring, our treatment systems continuously satisfy the HPCB (i.e., pollution controlling govt. body) specified discharge criteria. We help customers get regulatory consent orders promptly.

Conclusion

Noida's ability to expand sustainably is largely dependent on its STP plants, which treat sewage & simultaneously effluent to predetermined criteria before disposing them into the environment ecosystem. Leading Sewage Treatment Plant Manufacturer In Noida, Netsol Water utilizes modern world-class trending treatment technology to offer specialized end-to-end solutions starting from idea upto commissioning.

Noida's companies can comply with effluent discharge requirements & maintain clean water bodies thanks to the solutions provided by Netsol Water. Noidacan successfully overcome its wastewater treatment issues & continue its journey of planned, environmentally responsible expansion throughout the industrial & municipal sectors thanks to its competence in developing & implementing sewage treatment projects.