#longivity

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Stress

HelloToday while reading few comments on stress, it came in my mind, which I am trying to share …Everything whatever comes into existence ,it always comes with last day of it’s existence.When child takes birth, he comes with a death tag.It is with everything.Negativity and positivity are two sides of a coin. It is true with each and every emotions,seasons etc.If we will have negativity it will…

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FINDING PURPOSE, CRUCIAL TO BRAIN HEALTH

Having a sense of purpose in life is often associated with improved mental health and emotional well-being. However, recent research suggests that having a purpose in life may also have a significant impact on physical health and longevity. Numerous studies have shown that individuals who report having a clear sense of purpose in life, tend to have lower rates of chronic diseases, such as heart…

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Sustainable Furniture: Sabai

Sabai about:

[...] In 2019, [Phantila] Phataraprasit co-founded Sabai—a Thai word that roughly translates to comfortable or relaxed—with business partner and college friend Caitlin Ellen.

[...] “The core of why we wanted to start Sabai is to make sustainable furniture that was accessible to people in our demographic, knowing that we are part of an age group that cares the most about this and wants to purchase according to those values, but are limited by things like budget, lifestyle and convenience,” she says.

Sabai CEO interview:

[Phataraprasit]: [...] We started an Instagram account that served as a great tool to leverage our community to understand what they cared about. When we started the design process, we would always go back to the Instagram community and poll them on, "What do you use your couch for?" "Do you like wide arms?" "Do you like thin arms?" It seems so simple in terms of, obviously, a couch is for sitting, but the insights that we received from that were helpful in informing the design process."

[...] It was definitely difficult for two relatively young women who had never started this type of company before and in a relatively traditional space to find any factory that was willing to work with us and basically take a bet on us. [...] When we finally did find a manufacturer who wanted to work with us, that was amazing, [...], but for us, we [...] had to find the sustainable alternatives to every component of the product so that was definitely a whole process in and of itself.

Sabai Materials blog post:

[...] OEKO-TEX certified hemp fabric is used in our Evergreen slipcovers [...] We wanted to ensure we were using [natural fibers] that uses less water than the cotton and linen options we’ve seen offered.

In place of traditionally used polyester upholstery fiber, we are using a natural fiber material made from a mix of coconut fibers and natural rubber wherever possible. The wooden legs are finished in a water based finish and the frame construction uses a non-toxic, solvent free glue.

[Sabai furniture] are designed to be assembled and disassembled easily with standard hardware and tools. Second, both seating collections are made to be repaired, individual parts can be purchased to replace in case of damage and cushion covers and slipcovers can be replaced to ensure the longevity of the product.

B Corp status of Sabai:

Sabai third-party product review:

[gaslightgatekeepgirlbosscombat]

The brackets are here!

So with 25 characters per group some randomly lucky ones got to the second round immediately for they defeated their nonexistent opposition

I decided to use only one variant of name because otherwise table would be unreadable (also I wanted you to look at some of them and be confused who exactly they are so you could be surprised when the poll drops) except for one character from two different fandoms who would be indistinguishable without clarification, but don't worry, every duel would have a sufficient (provided) description of both sides.

Having whole week dedicated solely to one round of one group leaves us with just the first round for two months, so despite longivity of each battle being one week we'll have a new batch of fights every 3-4 days

And may the best win!

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Decisive Battle 🥇🥈🥉

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Do you think ghouls think human's are too sensetive about everything? Like how we always talk about *value of life* but they're killin left and right? Like, do you think for them it doesn't really matters that much cause of their longivity. They see the bigger picture. Nothing matters.

I don't think they're killing willy nilly. I think they care and cry like anyone else. I also think they mourn death and appreciate the life cycle just as humans or more so.

[subiysu-chan]

Dark Fantasy portfolio project

So, the main country for the setting, I don't have a name for it yet.

It has four regions: North-West, South-West, North East and South East.

The North-West region has the province of the capital, or the Penbre province. It contails the capital city, an outpost and 11 farming villages supplying the capital with most of it's food. It is limited in the South by the great Cliff, to the West by the sea, in the North by the mount Fay and by the swamps in the East. It's primary crops are oats and rutapaga, while peas, shallots, radishes and cresses are grown as the main vegetables. Thyme is a popular condiment. It's most abundont fruits are rowan, virburnum, cranberries, hazel, cedar and bird cherry. It's only open boarder is the North, being closed at the south by shield plate and steep banks, by a swamp in the East and the sea in the West. Plenty of birch, pine, rowan and cedar cover the land, both wild and domesticated. Rowan is a favored gardened tree for it's small size and longivity.

Drinks are very seasonal: rowan tea or virburnum flavored eau-de-vie in the winter, fresh birch sap, young birch wine and early pine beer in early spring, beer in summer (be it oat or pine-based), mead or infusions, sometimes berry-wine. Cranberries might be added to other alcoholic bevrages to inhense flavors. Hazel and bird-cherry tea in fall. In swampier areas water cress and cattails are a favored plant in times of plenty and hardship alike.

Pork and mutton are the prefered meats, but crabs, crayfish, freshwater shellfish and pigeons are secondly the most consummed during the hot season. Duck and goose are also quite popular. Beef is rather rare, as cattle are too precious to break up the hard soil to be killed for meat. Horse, dog or cat are precious animals and if they are eaten, it is out of desperation. Birch leaves, inner bark and catkins are usually not eaten by the mainstream unless there is a famine, but is commonly cosmmed by the parias, especially the torturer and executioner guild, as it's considered a by-product of making torture instruments.

The main sources of fat are butter, cheese, hazelnuts, pig fat and duck fat.

Besides it's food, the region is well-known for it's textiles, mostly wool, occasionally hemp that is finely woven. Most fabrics are either brown, peach, yellow or pink thanks to the abundonce of birch trees, hazelnut husks and shallot barks. However, the capital also has access to other imported dyes such as cochenille, acorns, lichens, woad, indigo and more. Other luxury imports to the capital are barley, buckwheat, honey and coffee.

Besides textiles, the region's next greatest source of crafts are faïence and other ceramics of various qualities, producing particularly beautiful coffee cups and herbal tea jars.

Local monasteries also produce flavored cheeses from various animals, providing a nice diversity of diets. It's mount fay has an underground city of Pyroxene Drow as well as a fairy colony, probably of cranberry fairies. The Eastern Swamps are house to Fées des Houles living with nixes and low elves, fiercely protecting the central parts of these swamps. The region is also particularly haunted by various creatures and undead beings.

In Penbre, wheat, lentils and apples are considered luxury products, although in the cities, they are vastly more available.

[sereniv]

So most things are technically biodegradable at some point, except for some stuff like polyester (PET, most commonly used) which can take up to hundreds of years to degrade. which can technically be considered biodegradable but compared to chromium tanned leather (most common process), it isnt.

polyester is nearly half of all material used for clothes in general, and most when looking at synthetic materials for clothing (which also includes rayon which is semi-synthetic, and polyurethane which is synthetic).

there are different types of polyester but generally, polyethylene terephthalate is most common which is one of the most common microplastics also.

polyurathane on the other hand, which is what most fake leather is made from (usually painted over polyester, rayon, or cotton), is not toxic and biodegrades in 20-30 years. Vinyl is also used and is not biodegradable and can be toxic for the enviroment.

and rayon biodegrades even faster at a few weeks, which is another commonly used fabric.

Now these all have some sort of toxic chemical added to them whether it be polyester, rayon, or polyurethane (which is usually painted on polyester, rayon, or cotton).

so saying something is biodegradable doesnt mean anything in terms of environmental impact or even longivity. All it means is that it eventually breaks down naturally. What it also doesnt mean is that that break down is always free from chemicals bleeding into the enviroment.

Because thats what happens. You have the people who work with the chemicals to make the fabric, and then you have the fabric leaking its chemicals into wherever its left to degrade.

anyway, the most common way of tanning leather is with chrome which poisons people, the water, the land, and air.

the most common clothing material overall is polyester and cotton

for most common material used in faux leather, it would be polyurathane, which is again, painted on polyester, rayon, or cotton.

polyurathane clothing can last 30 to 100s of years depending on how its manufactured, while current chromium tanned leather lasts up to 50 years or longer, and polyester can last hundreds of years, and cotton/ rayon last years.

Leather of which is more expensive than polyurathane. So with this comparison, Leather lasts longer (with proper care) but is more toxic and more expensive, Polyurethane Leather usually has a shorter life span, but is not toxic and is less expensive.

When in comparison to all clothing, Polyester is most common, toxic, and isnt biodegradable.

Just over 1% of people are vegan (original coined Vegan Society definition);

8 million vs nearly 8 billion people.

Most vegans make under 30k and thus are low income and cant afford real leather anyway unless it was at a thrift store.

The average person is working class and probably low income and though i have no data, id say that most people arent buying genuine leather products often, because its too expensive.

So you have chrome tanned leather which is the most common type of leather bought (around 90% of all genuine leather),

and polyurethane used in fabrics which takes up only 18% of the overall uses of polyurethane, the rest is in furniture and foam for thermal insulation.

You have the most common fabric overall is polyester and cotton,

and you have approximately 8 million vegans world wide, compared to the rest of 8 billion people who arent vegan

The conclusion of all of this is:

There is no ethical consumption under capitalism

Those of us that have less money cant afford premium stuff, and when we do we want it to last

But most of the time there is a choice when shopping anywhere that isnt a thrift store.

To know that the leather you buy (unless brain/vegetable/etc tanned) is destructive inherently to the people who process it, who slaughter the animal, and the toxins it releases

and to know that there are alternatives that are less destructive- that dont even have to always be polyurathane either

to know that we all have something in our closet that involves polyester

To know all this now, not only should you take these into consideration when shopping (when youre able ofc) but to stop spreading the misinformation that "vegan" leather is worse that real leather

because vegan leather doesnt describe anything other than it doesnt come from an animal. And genuine leather doesnt even tell you how its tanned

We are not going to be the main ones buying fake leather of any kind. Just by the fact that there are more non vegans than vegans

This post is neutral, but also has an agenda. That agenda is to lay it all out so that people can see that everything has its pros and cons, but ultimately there is going to be a better choice

and the better choice isnt even "vegan" leather as a whole. If youre shopping for "vegan" leather, try and go for the more sustainable kinds of material

this post took me a week to research and write up. Id provide the graphs and sources but this is already so long, so if anyone wants to add to this and add sources please do that.

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Squall King And Air Rider (Villainous Ocs)

Names: Basileia and Zenon Onasis DOB: Janurary 6th - Air Rider; Janurary 16th- Squall King Ethnicity: Greek Americans Residence: Faithvale Sexuality: Straight (Both) Love Interest: Each Other (formerly) ; Swan Dive (Squall King) Powers: Icthor Blood- Can Cause Burns If Touched; Longivity; Storm Powers Species: Metahuman Headcannon Voice Actors: Chynna Phillips (English- Air Rider) Maritza Rojas (Spanish- Air Rider) ; William Baldwin (English- Squall King)  Antonio Delli  (Spanish- Squall King) Age: Early 30's Occupation: Supervillains (former for Squall King);  Archaeologists; Superhero (Squall King) Marital Status: Divorced Residence: Faithvale Personality: She and her husband represented together a regal air about themselves when they were together. They often prided themselves on being inheriters of the essences of the Greek Pantheon. They also were very knowleagable about Greek mythology and history which sometimes used to their advantage.  Despite being villlains, they seemed to dearly love each other until Squall King decided to ditch his wife for Swan Dive which infuriated her and showing he wasn't that faithful to his marriage. This shows she shows justified veagance against those who scorn her. She also showed great sorrow as well because she believed that their marriage was stable. Squall King also believed that there was more advantages of being a hero than villain and knew his wife wouldn't switch which another deciding factor in leaving her. This makes very self-motivated for his reason to switch sides. Background: They both started out as archealogists working in Greek artifacts that is until they came across a bottle of ambrosia consumed it and gained storm powers. They then modeled themselves after Zeus and Hera and decided to become villains. They would enjoy their time in crime in Faithvale as the top notch villains and even become members of the Black Hat Organization. However, that changed as Squall King became more and more interested in their nemesis until he decided to finally just abandon his wife to get with her which enraged her and she contacted the services of the BHO to get revenge. They were targeted and humiliated for their infedility. * They only got longetivity due to how old the ambrosia was. * They were planning on having children until her husband cheated. * Squall King and Swan Dive will later have children together based on Leda and Zeus' mythological children. They will inherit his immortality. * She goes as a solo villain and it takes a while for to find a new man. While she will never be comfortable with Leda and Squall King's children, she won't target them for their parents' mistakes. * Both of them on seperate ocassions will meet the actual Zeus and Hera. * PEACE will run a PR move for Swan Dive and Squall King so the public can side with them for their infedility by trying to portray Swan Dive turning him to good. * Even other bad guys think he's Squall King is a piece of crap for leaving his wife, especially for a heroine. * Other heroes are not going to be easy about Squall King being on their side but tolerate him because he's useful. * They used to be part of the archeology team at Faithvale at Faithvale museum. They have their doctorate in archeology. * She's a fan of Penumbra and Dr. Rapture's work. * They still use their archeology skills to find artifacts for use, especially Greek related ones. Created through picrew.me/image_maker/1041191/… and meiker.io/play/11040/online.ht…

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Even more, what were the questions ? I mean, you can probably hypotetized subjects, like the longivity of the "plan". But after falling, I would be interested what a conversation Crowley/God would look like. Hell, any conversation (real one that is) with God would probably be interesting.

Might not be the point tho.

Well, if I was the one running it all, I'd like it if someone asked questions. Fresh point of view.

[therugfurnish]

Rug Manufacturers in India: Legacy of Handcraftsmanship and Global Excellence

The country has a history of hundreds of years in rug making. This is the prime reason for India's strong reputation in the global market for handcrafted rugs, particularly for intricate designs, skillful artisans, and superior quality materials. This has been achieved with the support of rug manufacturers in India, who combined traditional handmade rugs craftsmanship with modern techniques to offer an extensive range of designs and styles for consumers worldwide. From the heritage-rich regions of Jaipur, Varanasi, and Bhadohi to the modern production hubs, Indian rug manufacturers are always dominating the world market.

Being a Traditionally Known Craftsmanship

Such a tradition has been found in rug making back to the era of the Mughals when the art of Persian weavers reached the Indian subcontinent. Hand-knotting and weaving was so valuable that it often saw Persia influences, Indian flora and fauna, and geometric patterns dominating it. Such passing of time eventually gave rise to something new from this old craft-ways, techniques, and motifs on the part of Indian artisans, elevating India to the topmost position on the global scale of rug industry.

Thousands of weavers there work on orders for the traditionally produced designs as well as on modern designs. Sometimes, at even the local level, highly skilled artisans can pinpoint knowledge tracing back several generations, where their heritage and legacy of Indian rug craftsmanship are passed down.

Types of rugs manufactured in India

Indian rug manufacturers produce a vast range of rugs; the varieties differ to meet the requirements of various markets of the world. Some of the most popular ones include:

Hand-knotted rugs: These rugs have long lifespans and bear intricate designs. Knots are tied one by one; the more the knot count, the more detailing and superior quality a product will represent. Indian hand-knotted rugs are specifically adored because of their fine details in patterns, which often contain floral and geometric designs.

Hand-tufted rugs is another variant, which, although the production procedure is alike hand-knotted rugs, where the loops of yarn pushed through a backing material, the production process is much faster. This does not mean that the level of craftsmanship is compromised.

Flat-weave rugs: These light-weighted reversible rugs make Dhurries and Kilims out of mats for modern homes. These rugs are made without knots, hence flat and smooth in texture.

Wool and Silk rugs: There are raw materials such as wool, silk, and cotton used when making rugs in India. Wool offers a lot of versatility and can thus be very soft and durable. Silk is more luxurious rug designs, giving them shine value. The best rugs would combine both to bring the best of both worlds on surface and texture.

Apart from their traditional designs, Indian rug manufacturers have been up to the challenge of producing modern designs. These rugs are characterized by bold colors, abstract patterns, and minimalist designs, which appeal to modern tastes and global interior design trends.

India's Rug Manufacturers

Indian manufacturers of rugs are really important in the preservation of traditional techniques for their adaptation with an innovation response to the demands of international markets. Manufacturers work closely with quality artisans for the creation of rugs that maintain authenticity related to Indian craftsmanship while reflecting modern aesthetics and trends. This responsibility for the highest quality standards-from sourcing premium materials through overseeing the process involved in making these rugs-sits on the manufacturer's laps.

Source of natural raw materials: Natural material is usually associated with Indian rugs. Wool, silk, and cotton are some of the most used natural material sources. More importantly, it implies high-class material and care in selection, which adds longivity to these expensive rugs. Indeed, wool adds softness and resilience. Silk adds that elegance and sheen to the design.

Supporting the Artisan Communities Rugs made in India are typically sourced from artisan communities in villages, thus employing these communities and strengthening the local economy. By doing so, manufacturers are aiding the perpetuation of the traditional craft through good wages that are offered and a culture evolved to support craftsmanship to remain strengthened. Most manufacturers also have social enterprise initiatives focused on education, health care, and skill development among the artisans and their family members.

Export to Global Market India is a country that exports handwoven rugs as Indian manufacturers are supplying rugs to the world. Some major markets for the rugs exported from India include the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Apart from producing quality products, manufacturers make sure the rugs tally with the different design requirements of international customers.

Sustainability and Ethical Practice

In recent years, sustainability and responsible practices have seen more attention in the rug industry. Indian rug manufacturers are now adopting green methods and materials to meet the conscious consumer's demands. The use of natural dyes, sustainable fibers, and biodegradable materials is growing, thus reducing the environmental footprint of rug production.

In many cases, manufacturers also maintain ethical labor policies and exert considerable efforts ensuring an adequate wage to the artisans besides a safe working environment. The accreditation measures like GoodWeave and Fair Trade have also been growing. This ensures production of rugs in socially responsible ways to the communities with no existence of child labour or exploitation.

Conclusion

The Indian rug manufacturers walked tightrope between their traditional beginnings and innovation to have emerged as some of the best in the world. The ability to retain the richness of Indian art and craft while meeting the requirements of modern markets has made India a world leader in the rug market. Whether it is a traditional hand-knotted Persian-style rug or a minimalist design of the present day, rug manufacturers from India offer a variety that is quite high in terms of quality and beautiful handmade rugs craftsmanship. Buying rugs from India is like an investment in a thing that is timeless-you not only invest in something absolutely gorgeous, but also you support the skills of your artisans and sustainable practice.

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Top Model - Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw

cipcipweebee 12:14 PM 0   Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw – 3rd place of Asia’s Next Top Model cycle 3.  Commecial princess with longivity in her modeling industry. She had a modeling since 2008 and more than 10 years later she still modeling! Aimee Rose Cheng-Bradshaw is a British-Singaporean fashion model and television personality. She is best known for coming in 3rd in the third cycle of Asia’s Next…

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Top Model - Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw

cipcipweebee 12:14 PM 0   Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw – 3rd place of Asia’s Next Top Model cycle 3.  Commecial princess with longivity in her modeling industry. She had a modeling since 2008 and more than 10 years later she still modeling! Aimee Rose Cheng-Bradshaw is a British-Singaporean fashion model and television personality. She is best known for coming in 3rd in the third cycle of Asia’s Next…