#decalin

[rassicas]

The first Splatoon artbook annoyingly refers to the road above Urchin Underpass as Urchin Underpass itself ("The Urchin Underpass is a major artery that spans the city. Beneath it is a spot where the Inklings come to hang out."; "This is a high-rise parking garage that is about twenty minutes away from Inkopolis on the Urchin Underpass.") Does this also happen in the japanese text?

Just as I thought, knowing the japanese name, it was a mistranslation! The JP name is Decaline Underpass, with decaline sounding more like the name of a street than just "urchin" "The major artery that connects the city, the Decaline. It's underpass has come to be a place where Inklings hang out."

the same thing happens on the moray towers page, where its just called the "Decaline" and not the literal (and incorrect) "Decaline Underpass." I also see another mistranslation, where in english it says "20 minutes away from Inkopolis" when moray towers is IN inkopolis. in JP it says 20 minutes from central inkopolis.

an interesting bit about the name "Decaline" while I'm at it. you can get a squid related connection out of the name when thinking that deca=10 and squids have 10 limbs. but the real origins is that urchin underpass is based on an underpass on Kyoto's 十条 Juujou, or 10th street, which is near the Nintendo building!

(This was mentioned in an old famitsu dev interview that was released only in the magazine...maybe one day ill translate it in full, but here's a summary)

[jateshi]

tagged by @mimi-911 :D

1. Are you named after anyone? I AM. I have a great grand something or other I am named for. I am not named for a popular and similarly named song. I predate the song. I am older (in naming at least) than the song.

2. When was the last time you cried? Ooooh last night. I read a really sob-worthy book, it got me.

3. Do you have kids? I have a coffee pot, but no kids.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Verbal -and- text based!

5. What’s the first thing you notice about people? Usually their posture and clothing?

6. What’s your eye color? Blue! Blue that can look sorta silver

7. Scary movies or happy endings? I love horror a little more than I like happy endings. >>

8. Any special talents? I can play flute and I guess I am really good at tension horror GMing, at this point I'm calling that a talent.

9. Where were you born? Weird part of the US, coastally.

10. What are your hobbies? Writing, drawing, video games, ttrpg playing/GMing, uh and I guess voice recording -for- my ttrpg's

11. Have you any pets? ; ; not anymore

12. What sports do you play/have you played? Okay so... a little lacrosse, soccer, and fencing.

13. How tall are you? About 5'7 on a really good day

14. Favorite subject in school? Uh. Hm. History, civics, international politics, languages, and math.

15. Dream job?

Okay so let's tag... @charm-in-spades @lukelxiv @enambris @roses-and-grimoires @decalin @rosesongstress @thessalian @carnivalsofsilverfish @lilbugprincess

[cuzikan]

Here's an engine rarely seen since they were only ever designed and intended to be disposable. This is the 4 cylinder radial engine from a WWII German G7A torpedo. It ran on Decaline fuel (decahydronaphthalene), which was first burned. The combustion byproducts were then passed through a device called a 'wet heater', which also introduced water (from a 57L onboard storage tank) to produce superheated steam. This high pressure mixture of superheated steam and compressed air was finally sent through the engine to drive the pistons.

Since the internal combustion/steam generator system was self-contained and fueled by a chemical reaction instead of ambient air, it could run underwater. The 4 cylinder, 'X' type radial engine produced up to 350 horsepower at its maximum power setting, which was enough to push the 26',6" torpedo (the length of a large Uhaul moving van for comparison purposes) along at nearly 50mph while submerged.

[qocsuing]

Borneol: A Terpene with Therapeutic Potential

Borneol: A Terpene with Therapeutic PotentialBorneol is a bicyclic organic compound and a terpene derivative. This compound, with the chemical formula C0H8O, is found in several species of Heterotheca, Artemisia, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), Dipterocarpaceae, Blumea balsamifera, and Kaempferia galanga. It is also one of the chemical compounds found in castoreum.Get more news about 2 borneol,you can vist our website! The hydroxyl group in borneol is placed in an endo position. The exo diastereomer is called isoborneol. Being chiral, borneol exists as enantiomers, both of which are found in nature. Borneol can be synthesized by reduction of camphor by the Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reduction. Borneol has a pungent, camphor-like odor and appears as colorless to white lumps. It has a melting point of 08°C (06°F; 8 K) and a boiling point of °C (5°F; 86 K). It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in chloroform, ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene, toluene, decalin, tetralin. Therapeutic UsesBorneol has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is steadily becoming widely recognized in Western Medicine. It provides a highly beneficial intersection of Western and Eastern medicine. The effect of Borneol is widespread in the treatment of various ailments. Respiratory Illness and Lung DiseaseMany studies suggest terpenes, and Borneol, in particular, effectively reduce respiratory illness. Borneol has demonstrated efficacy in reducing inflammation of the lungs by reducing inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory infiltration. Anticancer PropertiesBorneol has also demonstrated anticancer properties by increasing the action of Selenocysteine (SeC). This reduced cancerous spread through apoptotic (programmed) cancer cell death. In many studies, Borneol has also shown increased efficiency of antitumor drug targeting. Analgesic EffectsIn a study considering postoperative pain in people, topical Borneol application led to significant pain reduction compared to a placebo control group. Additionally, acupuncturists tend to use Borneol topically for its analgesic properties. Anti-inflammatory ActionBorneol has demonstrated blocking certain ion channels that promote pain stimulus and inflammation. It also aids in pain relief from inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Neuroprotective EffectsBorneol offers some protection from neuronal cell death in the event of an ischemic stroke. In conclusion, borneol is a terpene with significant therapeutic potential. Its wide range of health benefits makes it an important compound in both traditional and modern medicine.

[glowinggunmetal]

Hearts for Lazne~!

VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS: 💗Lucien has more respect for Lazne as a fighter than he does in thinking her visually pleasing - not exactly the most flattering assessment, unfortunately, but honest?

“She’s not bad lookin’ at all, just not someone who I consider t’ be... my type?”

FRIENDSHIP LEVEL: 💗💗 (2.5!)Although they are starting to have more chances to spend time together, and get to know each other, it’s not exactly been a process that’s had a lot of time - Luke wants to, though, not just because they’re sharin’ space, but because honestly her mind and knowledge seems to be fascinating.

“Aside from the fact that we’ve not had the best of starts - well, it wasn’t a bad start but when you have every foundation built on lies and those start to crumble... I hope that we can sometime sit down and chat, because well - she’s important t’ the Doctor.”

SEXUAL DESIRE: 💔"....no, she’s married, she has kids.  Cripes no!”

ROMANTIC INTENT: 💔"One is more than enough for me, and I don’t fancy losing kneecaps.  Not to mention that would be beyond weird.  No, no thank you.”

💔 Non-existent💗 Very low💗💗 A little💗💗💗 Hopeful💗💗💗💗 High💗💗💗💗💗 Maximum

@laznenharuya :D

[ze-dominant-demon]

Traumatic haircut!

They attacked while he was resting, taking a nap in his favorite chair. They called themselves helping, trying to make Daddy look prettier.

He woke up at Natsumi’s gasp, looking around groggily and spotting four very guilty looking kids.

“Oh...my...god...” Nat choked out, trying to hold in the laughter, a horrified look of disbelief on her face.

“What? What’s wro--” he spotted the hair on his chest and arms, his heart sinking. “No. Nononononononononononononononono, not the hair, not my beautiful hair, please, anything but my hair.” He got up, looked around his chair, spotted hair -everywhere-. He started towards a mirror, only for Nat to stop him.

“Zeph please, wait. Don’t look yet. Let me see what i can do with it.”

He nodded, sinking back into his chair and letting Nat “fix” his poor hair as best she could. When she was finished, she fetched a mirror and held it out before him.

He took one look and burst into tears. All of his beautiful, beautiful hair....

[absolutegravityman]

Reposted from @molecule_of_the_day (@get_regrann) - Decalin is a colourless liquid with an aromatic odour. It can be produced on an industrial 🏭 scale from napthalene, the main chemical used in mothballs. Decalin is a common solvent for many industrial resins or fuel ⛽️ additives. Interestingly, many decalin derivatives are found in a diverse array of living organisms, especially bacteria and other microbes. These derivatives are mainly used in organisms for communication, defense and detoxification. Thanks 🙏 anonymous for the suggestion! The molecular structure was created using ChemDoodle. Be sure to follow them at @ichemlabs! #decalin #industry #napthalene #solvent #resin #fuel #fueladditive #living #organism #bacteria #nature #photooftheday #chemistry #art #molecule - #regrann (en Urb Los Ficus - Santa Anita) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3V63wHBZwj/?igshid=ahuoq5arqmit

[illidraws]

Art Fight 2022 Part Two

@comet-otter @keracchi xdreamtoasterx Lizardzap @tuhis @dewdlepies Decalin @pepperly vylan Plushbunnii

[decalin]

Ugly Holiday Sweater YCH

$45 USD Each

Fully rendered color portrait

Any race, any gender

Sweater color customizable on request.

How to Order

Message me here on Tumblr or on Discord at Decalin#0412 with the following information:

Images of the character, preferably full body images. Anything that contains their face, body type, and/or hair style and length is acceptable. If the character comes from a video game, screenshots will suffice. If no pose references are included, poses shall be chosen at the discretion of the artist

A list or visual reference of tattoos, scars, or jewelry the character may have. Text references are acceptable.

Paypal email to receive invoice. If you do not see the invoice within 24 hours of me letting you know work has begun, please contact me.

I will reply to confirm final price quote and answer any questions you may have as soon as it is feasible for me. Tips are welcome! My ko-fi page is linked on my blog sidebar.

[lukelxiv]

‘Let’s Get Personal’ Meme (OOC)

Star sign: Aquarius

Put your playlist on shuffle and list the first four songs that pop up:

Saturn - Sleeping at Last

From Now On - The Greatest Showman Soundtrack

The Hounds - The Protomen

Fly Low Carrion Crow - Two Gallants

Grab the nearest book to you and turn to page 23, what line is 17?

“For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which even you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.” -The Prophet, Khalil Gibran

Ever had a poem written about you?

Yep.

When was the last time you played the air guitar?

Literally every time a song with guitar comes on.

One sound you hate and one you love:

Hate: Nails on chalkboard/high pitched noises. Awful, awful things. Love: My niece giggling or the sound of my crows talking to me. Squirrel chatter is pretty cute too.

Do you believe in ghosts?

I sure as shit do.

Do you believe in aliens?

I do, though not in the green men from Mars way. Like, there is a big possibility that the universe created other forms of life - just maybe not carbon based. Maybe there are hydrogen gas pockets out there with thought and self-awareness. I’m jus’ sayin’, it’s possible.

Do you drive and if so have you gotten in a crash?

Yes I drive and yes I’ve been in an accident, though I was the passenger. I had fractures in my spine and still managed to walk away from the vehicle that was smushed into a house (yes, a house). It was either stupidity, stubbornness or shock that kept me on my feet and out of a wheelchair.

Do you like the smell of gasoline?

Gods, yes.

Last movie you’ve seen?

Rampage, and let me tell you, I loved it.

 Worst injury you’ve ever had?

See car accident above. (I really shouldn’t have been able to crawl out of that car, let alone stay on my feet.)

Do you have any obsessions right now?

Steven Universe. I am hooked.

Do you hold grudges?

Nope. Ain’t got time or energy for that shit. I don’t like to spend my time being angry over things I ultimately can’t change and would rather spend my time focusing on things that make me happy. It happened. It’s over. Learn from it and move on.

In a relationship?

Eight years!

Tagged by: @littlestcreampuff (Thank you! <3)

Tagging: @charm-in-spades @jateshi @decalin @rokachan @ishgard @isoldegreyffxiv @lilbugprincess @unabashedrebel and anyone else who wants to do it! Tag me! I’ll totally stalk read your things!

[ex-atomos]

Let’s Get Personal

Star sign: Capricorn (aquarius rising)

Put your playlist on shuffle and list the first four songs that pop up:

Guild of Ambience

Asthenic

Naegi Ki

Goldpile

I don’t have a playlist :s But here are four yt channels I listen to a lot

Grab the nearest book to you and turn to page 23, what line is 17?

“Bonus Equipment: (A) short sword or javelin; or (B) web-” (Forgotten Realms: Underdark)

Ever had a poem written about you?

Yes

When was the last time you played the air guitar?

Prob when the Bill & Ted movies came out

One sound you hate and one you love:

Hate: squealing wheels

Love: wind and storms, marching bands, the voice of someone I like talking about something they are really into. idgaf if that’s 4. :|

Do you believe in ghosts?

ye-es due to numerous experiences. Though the logical side of me says no.

Do you believe in aliens?

Not really but I also don’t believe in the uniqueness of humans

Do you drive and if so have you gotten in a crash?

Yes, I love to drive. And yes. Don’t love those at all.

Do you like the smell of gasoline?

No. It means something’s wrong.

Last movie you’ve seen?

I think it was Coco?

Worst injury you’ve ever had?

Tie between closing a finger in the hinge side of a door and having a car door close on my head. 

Though technically the injuries to my heart linger far longer.

Do you have any obsessions right now?

Yes. currently it’s researching writing for video games and mythologies. Also, being cold and stubbornly refusing to have gas heat turned on like a dumbass.

Do you hold grudges?

Ye-es? I may be hurt by a person and that hurt lingers, but I will pretty much always give people (probably far more than they’re worth) more chances. I would say once the trust is gone, it’s pretty much gone.

In a relationship?

It’s complicated?

tagged by @luckiselki

tagging @decalin @renofmanyalts @ignisffxiv @astroflux-ffxiv @but-first--tea @halcyonic-aether @jeralanii @kyren-ffxiv @ser-rex

[utameiday]

RP Outfits:

1. The standard set Uta has been seen performing in, but with the now ruined  conical strawhat replaced by a black sunhat. It also features her red, knitted fingerless gloves, an eccentric coat, ripped jeans and old, weathered safety boots. Everything Uta needs to look majestic on stage!

2. The outfit Uta is most commonly seen in. It’s laid-back with a loose, green cardigan, a white shirt, denim shorts, clogs, and various flower decorations. It’s the most common outfit Uta is seen in, and only one that reveals the macabre skull tattoos covering her legs and thighs.

3. With her new hat, an over-sized, cropped leatherjacket with frills, the ripped jeans and black jackboots, Uta takes on a more western look (bar the white shirt that reads “Skink Maestro”). It’s most often used in warmer climates where a haori can be ‘bit much. It features a katana that looks more fancy than it is, and with her lack of experience, it might very well just be for show.

4. A green alteration of an outfit seen amongst several samurai. The equipment was provided by a previous mentor whom taught Uta the mere basics of wielding a katana. Along with the haori, it has several eastern decorations along with clogs and shorts underneath boosting mobility.

Other details:

Uta will always carry a bamboo flute on her person, the steel-stringed shamisen is missing from time to time.

She is often accompanied by two critters who act strangely sentient, an otter, and a large jumping spider.

Her hair is a big mess lazily tied into a thick, waist-long braid. Several strands hang loose along with the weathered bangs and is often the home of trinkets and other decorations.

I’ve seen some of these circling around tumblr here and there, but I couldn’t find one at the moment, so I made one! The rules are simply the template above, choose however many outfits you’d like, include pictures and add extra notes if it applies. If you’re not tagged, feel free to do it still, but please tag me so I can see♥ Tagging: @dmlynx @rokachan @captain-rummidew @chxsingthemoon @gunnarsvard @decalin @alannah-corvaine @lulu-ffxiv @finalvalor @savothesewercat @cahli-tia @blushingshadow @the-vengeful-son @sky-dandy 

[gegenji]

🍼 — taking care of children

Surprisingly decent!

Chachan actually has a bit of a fondness for kids, and they seem to like him as well, so there’s a good dynamic there. He’s happy to be around them and hang out with them, while his protective nature also ensures that he keeps them out of trouble or hurting themselves. He still has a bit of growing to do as a person before I could see him as a full parent (plus, he’s still in his late teens to early twenties) but I could see him doing decently well as a babysitter.

Especially given his interactions with Lili’s little Mikh’a, Lazne’s triplets (@decalin) - little Lazne’to in particular - and the orphanage he reads at and lends storybooks to. Doubly so if he has Gran around, since kids seem to like the self-centered little baby behemoth and he in turn enjoys the attention. Not so much the drool getting in his fur, though (Gran, I mean, not Chachan - though I’m sure he wouldn’t like drool in the Floof either!).

Thanks for the ask, Jancis!

Muse Skillset Symbol Meme

[lilbugprincess]

decalin replied to your post: Is it illegal to open commissions in part bc u...

Don’t you know? Bob Ross issued you an artists’ license when you bought yout tablet so you can do whatever the fuck you want.

this is one of the most encouraging replies I’ve ever gotten in my life, I feel blessed