#specialty bags

[ariibees]

Hauling my spoils home (several pounds of meats and cheeses)

[two-calicos-in-a-trenchcoat]

Got my souvenirs

Freeze dried skittles and handmade watercolors made by the owners of the art shop i got them at

They grind their own pigments and everything

Their business card is a 6inch ruler

[phantasieandmirare]

Going into Legend of Vox Machina S2E3 thinking I'll be totally fine and being very much NOT FINE by the end of it

[are-we-really-doing-this]

I need to see Dalton Castle at the farmers market, that would be a goddamn treat.

[erythristicbones]

usually at work all of the coffee bagging is split between two ppl, i do all the retail and the other guy does all the wholesale. but he's going home for a month on july 14th, which means for that month i will be the only one doing all the bagging

so like on one hand i feel "sweet more money/shifts, maybe i can actually afford that new phone soon" but on the other hand........yeah, it does mean that im gonna have a lot more responsibility on my shoulders alone huh

[ivyfox-illustration]

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The vibrant design by Ivy Fox Illustration would make a great prize for a Breed Specialty show or Dog Show Trophy. Follow my work on Facebook: Ivy Fox Illustration Be sure to check out my other listings or inquire about custom artwork or personalized designs with Pre-existing Artwork! Made with spun polyester, these bags feature double-stitched seams, cotton webbing straps, and nonwoven laminate lining, making it both durable, and stylish. Product features -Made with 100% polyester, a medium-weight fabric (6.49 oz/yd² (200 g/m²)) -that is highly durable and perfect for everyday use. -non-woven laminate inside, -and cotton handle.Contact Email: IvyFoxIllustration@ gmail(dot)com ———— Tags and other miscellaneous info: ———— Ivy Fox Illustration Ivy Fox dog art Museum of the Dog American Kennel Club Showsight - Where Champions Are Celebrated American Dog Fancier InfoDog Best In Show The Canine Chronicle AKC Gazette best pet portrait artist watercolor fine art unique art Akc meet the breeds Westminster kennel club dog show national dog show crufts grooming intergroom superzoo petquest groom expo dog sports well bred dogs purebred preservation breeders ethical breeders breeder of merit akc grand champion Ch – Champion of Record – earned by gaining 15 points in conformation wins. Points awarded is determined by the number of other entries the winning dog defeats. A dog must win at least two majors (by winning at two different shows under two different judges where there are enough entries defeated to equal 3-5 points by the AKC point system. OTCh – Obedience Trial Champion To earn an obedience title, the dog must have a passing score of 50% of possible points or better, and an overall passing score at three different competitions under three different judges. CD – Companion Dog (First Level Obedience Competition, basic obedience exercises) CDX – Companion Dog Excellent (Intermediate Level Obedience Competition, more advanced obedience work) UD – Utility Dog (Advanced Level Obedience Competition, difficult obedience work, including hand signals) UDX – The highest obedience degree AKC presently awards TRACKING TD – Tracking Dog TDX – Tracking Dog Excellent VST – Variable Surface Tracking HERDING HIC – Herding Instinct Certificate HT – Herding Tested PT – PreTrial Tested HS – Herding Started HI – Herding Intermediate HX – Herding Excellent HCh – Herding Champion AGILITY NA – Novice Agility OA – Open Agility AX – Agility Excellent MX – Master Agility Excellent NAJ – Novice Agility Jumper OAJ – Open Agility Jumper EAJ – Excellent Agility Jumper AKC Unofficial Titles CGC – Canine Good Citizen ROM – Register of Merit – A dog or bitch must earn a number of points specified by the DPCA rules, and also meet the numbers of champion and major pointed progeny required by DPCA. The requirements for bitches are less than the requirements for the dogs because males have the opportunity to produce a far larger number of offspring. ROMC – Canadian ROM ROM/C – designates that the dog has earned an American and a Canadian ROM. TT – Temperament Tested TC – Temperament Certified AOE – Award of Excellence-A dog must meet qualifications in conformation, obedience, and also be OFA´d to earn this award. New competitions are being added and rules for competitions change, for the most up to date rules and regulations, check with the AKC and the DPCA. Miscellaneous American titles often seen on pedigrees and in advertising. BIS – Best in Show at an All-Breed Show in conformation. BISS – Best in Show Specialty (where only dogs of the same breed are competing in conformation) BOB – Best of Breed BOS – Best Opposite Sex BOW – Best of Winners (best between Winners Dog and Winners Bitch in breed conformation class competition) WD – Winners Dog – the winning dog overall of the regular classes of his sex. WB – Winners Bitch – the winning bitch overall of the regular classes of her sex. RWD/RWB – Runner up to the winners dog and bitch, if the winner becomes ineligible for the award then the runner up will receive the points awarded from that show. Special – A dog that is already a Champion that is competing for Best of Breed only. A Champion cannot compete in the classes where points are earned (because a Champion has already earned them!) RTD – Registered Therapy Dog TD I- Dog has passed Therapy Dog International´s testing HEALTH CERTIFICATIONS OVC – Ontario Veterinary College OVC Hip Certification – A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 18 months old. It was told to me by a tech in the radiology department of OVC that they consider hips to either be bad, in which case they are rated on a scale from 0 – 4, with 4 being the worse, or they are “good” in which case the animal will receive a certification number (if 18 months or older. Therefore they do not follow the U.S. rating system which includes “FAIR”, Good, Excellent”. Their exact words were “the hips are either GOOD or they are NOT. OFA – Orthopedic Foundation for Animals OFA Hip Certifications – dogs within a specified range of normal hip x-rays are certified OFA-Excellent, Good, or Fair OFA – Elbow Certification – Certified by OFA for normal elbows on x-ray, only one grade recognized as normal. Check with OFA for proper procedures and positioning for hip and elbow x-rays. A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 24 months old. OFA is also now doing certifications for other canine health concerns such as normal thyroid levels, check with OFA for accurate data and rules concerning these. CERF – Canine Eye Registry Foundation-dog is certified to have normal eyes. Re-certification must be done annually. vWD – Von Willebrands Disease free-meaning the dog has been tested and found free of vWD, a bleeding disorder, vWD free ratings also are often given with a percentage listed. For the best information on Von Willebrand´s Disease, contact Dr Jean Dodds, who is the leading research specialist in blood disorders. Dog show prize idea

[hecksupremechips]

Why must I be plagued with the curse where I just fucking suck at drawing my favorite characters

[floofsnoot]

I just realized my Jazwares Eevee went missing 💀 he's not on my bag anymore.

[lookninjas]

I love how they visibly went for the most expensive shit in the grocery store and are complaining about the price.

(and yet also, at least at the Meijer near me, I could probably get that for a little over a hundred. It's a waste of a hundred dollars when you could get way more food by not specifically finding the most expensive shit in the store, but I could get it for that much.)

(also you'll get scurvy for god's sake have a vegetable.)

[craftystampin]

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[faeriekit]

"Okay." Danny slowly laid the already cold body back onto the table, ready to slide back it into the refuge of cold storage. "Okay. Dead guy. Stay there."

The body didn't move.

"Fantastic. Now. Hang out while I pour the embalming fluid into the pump, alright? It should only be a minute."

And it usually did; working in a funeral home wasn't extremely glamorous, but it paid the bills, and Danny had already been used to the rhyme and rhythm of negotiating death with the public by the time he sent in his mortuary school application. It had been a transition that made sense. And in the end, the degree had only cost him a few extra years post-graduation and a little dig into student loans, and now Danny had a stable 12-8 job and health insurance valid in the state of new jersey.

Today, though, the pump had that decided enough was enough. With a bang and a boom, the pump spat out a cloud of smoke and clunked uncomfortably.

The dead body sat up.

Danny scrambled over to push it back down. "No. We talked about this. Dead people don't move. If you want to stay here and have me put you back together all the time, you have to stay put. Got it?"

Whatever the weird gold-eye corpses were on in Gotham, they at least listened to him on occasion. They weren't ghosts, per se— they never pinged on any of the ghost detection devices Mom and Dad had packed in his going-away-to-college bag— but they were, despite being occasionally animate, perfectly deceased.

Weird. Danny had never gotten used to it. Still, they came in droves, too eager to sit on the top of the basement stairwell and lurk in the corners and stare endlessly at them with their weird, avian eyes, and sometimes they heralded the arrival similarly weird-ass bodies that had lost their heads or their arms or their limbs through the more conventional channels.

"I'm losing too much thread to all y'all coming in all the time," Danny complained to the dead body, who, at the moment, was the only person present to blame. "Stop getting your limbs cut off. This stuff is expensive, you know. It's a specialty order."

The body didn't even have the courtesy to blink. Rude.

"At least let them bury you this time. Every time one of you darts off when my back's turned, my boss thinks I'm stealing corpses. My coworkers think I'm building my own Frankenstein or something."

The corpse neither verbalized nor blinked, but Danny hadn't expected it to; with a sigh, he rolled the corpse back into cold storage, locked its little door (not that locking it in had ever stopped it) and called it quits for the night.

It's not like anyone was paying him for the extra hours anyway.

The whole fic on ao3

[vicky8588]

Medical Specialty Bags Market

MEDICAL SPECIALTY BAGS MARKET SIZE, SHARE, GROWTH INSIGHTS

Medical specialty bags market size was valued at USD 10.44 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach USD million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2022-2029). Medical specialty bags are used in various applications such as urine collection, blood storage, bile collection, enteral feeding, and sterile packaging, among others. These collection bags are manufactured with advanced materials to enhance their quality and are used to avoid any contamination. These medical specialty bags are highly used in hospitals to prevent the risk of any disease or infection. The rising demand for aseptic conditions in the medical institutes has increased the popularity of medical specialty bags globally.

Medical specialty bags market study analysis offers an in-depth outlook on the market containing quantitative and qualitative data. It gives an outlook and forecast of the global market based on the market segmentation by product, by end user, and by region. It also provides global Medical specialty bags market size, and growth, along with the latest trends, opportunities, and forecast till 2029 for the global market with esteem to major countries such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, European countries, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, and rest of the countries over the globe.

Among all regions, the North American region is expected to hold the largest share of the global market over the forecast period. Medical specialty bags market in the United States and Canada produces the utmost share. Whereas the European Medical specialty bags market is projected to continue its presence globally during the period of 2022- 2029.

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Medical Specialty Bags Market Growth Drivers Analysis

The global medical specialty bags market growth driven by certain factors such as by increasing surgical procedures, such as ostomy procedures. The increasing incidence of several disorders such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and IBD is driving the demand for surgical procedures are among the key factors driving the market growth.

Increasing surgical procedures, is expected to drive the global medical specialty bags market during the forecast period

The surgical procedures involve a lot of blood loss, and there is a need for blood transfusions, which is leading to higher adoption of medical specialty bags as these are used for the transfer of blood and blood components, renal dialysis and collection, processing, and storage. Therefore, the increasing number of surgical procedures, dialysis, and blood transfusion procedures are expected to stimulate market growth over the forecast period.

The growing geriatric population is one of the major factors responsible for the increase in incidences of urinary incontinence which is expected to drive the demand for urinary collection bags. Since the aged population is more prone to urinary incontinence, the demand for medical specialty bags is increasing. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more common in people aged 65 years or older (38%) than in people aged 45–64 years (13%) or 18–44 years (7%) according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Several countries are facing challenges due to the ongoing and increasing demographic shift in age among their people.  According to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division of United Nations, 2017, the world's population who are 60 years old will double and those of 80 years old will triple during the next 30 years.

Furthermore, the medical specialty bags market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period due to the increasing technological advancements in the healthcare sector and improved medical facilities. The increasing awareness of hygiene and health is fuelling the growth of the medical specialty bags market. Also, growing support from government organizations positively affects market growth since they facilitate investments in the healthcare infrastructure, favorable reimbursement policies, and encouraging research and development activities.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, research labs have increased their research & development to find solutions that can minimize the symptoms of coronavirus at early stages. It is observed that the intravenous immunoglobulin and LMWH (Low-molecular-weight heparin) anticoagulant therapy holds promising potentials in improving the COVID-19 prognosis. Hence, companies in the IV bags and other medical specialty bags market are focusing on this trend and increasing their efforts to boost the production capabilities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Intravenous immunoglobulin and LMWH anticoagulant therapy can lower the lymphocytes and B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, resulting in improvements in patients. The initiation of IV immunoglobulin and LMWH anticoagulant therapy in COVID-19 patients is projected to create revenue opportunities for manufacturers of medical specialty bags. However, lack of raw material availability and delayed supplies are some of the challenges that packaging manufacturers are currently facing in the market due to COVID-19.

Industry Analysis

The global medical specialty bags market provides in-depth analysis of the market based on various industry factors such as porter’s five force analysis, supply chain analysis, regulatory analysis, pricing analysis, epidemiology, pipeline analysis, unmet needs.

Medical Specialty Bags Market Segment Analysis

The ostomy collection bags segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2022-2029)

Based on product, the global medical specialty bags market is segmented into urinary collection bags, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) bags, anesthesia breathing bags, blood bags, ostomy collection bags, enteral feeding bags, bile collection bags, sterile packaging bags, resuscitation bags, intravenous fluid bags, cadaver bags, enema bags, and ice bags. Among these, the ostomy collection bags is estimated to dominated the global medical specialty bags market during the forecast period. These are available in either single-use bags or multiple-use bags. The SenSura Mio Baby ostomy bag manufactured by Coloplast is characterized by its long wear time, which ensures that premature babies are not disturbed. The bag adhesive is designed for sensitive skin and easy reuse. It stays on the baby’s belly when the bag is changed. The SenSura Mio Kids ostomy bag is covered in a skin-friendly textile and discreet under clothing.

The Intravenous fluid bags are estimated to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast period, due to their various applications such as maintaining the correct electrolyte imbalance, sustaining and balancing the basal hydration level, and expanding IV volumes hypovolemic state in patients. Also, IV fluid bags are used in various healthcare processes along with the convenience and ease with to provide nutrition to any patient. However, the IV bags market is expected to experience a few challenges owing to the consequences of sterilizing IV bags. Also, with growing environmental impacts associated with the use of PVC, demand is anticipated to shift towards non-PVC material over the forecast period.

The IV bags market is predicted to reach an output of over 5,000 units by the end of 2027. However, a shortage of IV fluids in the U.S. healthcare system is likely to hamper the market for IV bags. Hence, pharmaceutical companies are adopting several strategies to strengthen their supply chains in the U.S. For instance, B. Braun has launched its Solutions for Life initiative by investing in IV therapy manufacturing facilities to ensure long-term supplies for the U.S. healthcare systems. Such initiatives are helpful for companies in the IV bags market.

Medical Specialty Bags Market Regional Analysis

North America region holds the largest market share of the global medical specialty bags market.

North America region is dominating the global Medical Specialty Bags market accounted for the largest market share in 2021, owing to rising incidences of chronic disorders and increasing surgical procedures which increases the demand for medical specialty bags. As per the National Association for Incontinence (NAFC), in North America, nearly 200 million people are affected by urinary incontinence. The United States and Canada are the key contributing regions for medical specialty bags in North America, owing to well-established healthcare infrastructure and favorable reimbursement policies in these countries.

Competitive Landscape

The medical specialty bags market is highly competitive and consists of several major players and the emergence of new players in the market. Some of the key players which are contributing to the growth of the market are B. Braun Melsungen AG, Baxter International Inc., Coloplast AS, ConvaTec Group Plc, Hollister Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Co., Cardinal Health Inc., Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, Terumo Corporation, Kawasumi Laboratories Inc, among others.

The major players are adopting several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, which are contributing to the growth of the medical specialty bags market globally. For instance, in May 2019, B. Braun Medical has announced that it is investing $1 billion into new and existing IV fluid manufacturing facilities to address the IV solution shortage exacerbated by Hurricane Maria's making landfall in Puerto Rico.

Global Medical Specialty Bags Market – Key Companies to Watch

B. Braun Melsungen AG

Overview: B. Braun is a German manufacturer of medical and pharmaceutical devices. The B. Braun product line includes 5,000 items, 95 percent of which are manufactured by the company. The company's product portfolio includes infusion, nutrition, and pain therapy products, as well as infusion pumps and systems, surgical instruments, suture materials, hip and knee implants, dialysis equipment and accessories, and ostomy, disinfection, and wound care products.

Product Portfolio: Flexima Uro Silk Flat Urostomy Bags- The Flexima Uro Silk convex urostomy bags are designed for people with flush or slightly retracted urostoma.

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[magmaprincess]

To say she was proud would be an understatement. Kirigakure was viewed with fresh eyes and the alliance with Konoha would only continue to make it a nation as good as it, if not, legions further than where Konoha was in the next several years. Training Naruto in arts beyond his seals and bijuu was necessary to ensure the future of his beloved home. His future was guaranteed the moment he was found at the mizukage’s feet, and his humility would only land him right at the throne.

That was some days ago. Mei was moved by Naruto’s newfound confidence. Gradually, he wore his scars the way he wore his heart on his sleeve: unafraid and careful. Those deserving of his attention were the lucky ones to see the beauty of his history on his visage. Each scar that foretold its own story.

After his increasing leaps of bravery, Mei had no need to be nervous allowing Naruto alone in his own mission. All her nurturing had developed him far better than the former generations of Kirigakure youth. From boy to man. Akawarai’s close eye had sculpted him beyond his years. Naruto had become quite the handsome man before her very own eyes.

And in the rarity of allowing Naruto his own independence has given her more time to catch up with Akawarai. The gathering that would consist of them three had become a party of two, all throughout the week of Naruto’s planned absence. “I allow this interpersonal training with Jiraya as well.” She notes at his fingers preparing for his next set of words. If there’s one thing she’s picked up from her councilor, there was always more to be said.

Akawarai could not have gotten more audacious.

Shut up and die. It would have been the appropriate answer regarding her delicate love situation. And yet, for once, it didn’t feel instinctual. What was uncoordinated was the sway of her earrings, the shift of her head, the straightening of her spine from the comforts of her recline. Her attention was captured by what had been so obvious from the developing nin, and it was about time to come clean on her own feelings over Naruto.

A mother, a confidant, his. Mei was exceptional in her many ways of love that it could be classified as all, and too special to be grouped into a single term. It’s true that her doting bordered him more as a son than anything, but to explain the affection of her touch, was something entirely else. The mizukage had her fair share of romances, but nothing ever serious had come out of it as her commitment to Naruto these several years. One could even be bold to note the obvious. There is no other man she’s enjoyed the company far better than the Uzumaki. From the way her arm linked onto his as one would to their man, her more than generous kisses, and in her more audacious nights, invite him to stay over her home for the simple pleasure of his company.

Formality wise and for someone her age, one could say it borders into an intimacy deeper than just a guardianship. It is no secret the lengths of her devotion matched unto his, both going beyond more than what they intended to. It was dangerous...but the will to stop her feminine urges had ended long ago.

She scrunches her lips into a kissy motion, tapping a manicured nail against her chin the more Akawarai delves into what he can already suspect so much. “Hm~ That would be for me to know, and you to find out.” The ambiguity leads one to unexpected paths, and perhaps for once in her life, she has found a contender befitting a princess like herself~

“I lay on you an important request. Naruto’s heart, it is his and solely his. No amount of training could ever change what the heart yearns for...”

As wistfully mentioned, it is an answer already chosen. Feelings better left unspoken, until Naruto’s full maturity comes. They’re all lucky that Kirigakure has become a land of innovation. No number of laws could ever change what the heart wants. Rules of the old and new.

“If I didn’t know any better, in another life you’d have make for a great matchmaker~” She teases at Akawarai’s other option available, and in her stance smiles at the lost thoughts of Naruto, already awaiting his return so eagerly.

Oh, how she loves her Naruto dearly.

It was odd having people be proud of him after all his life in Konoha. Yet, he seemed to take such a feeling with humility and happiness - he was only going to further that sense of pride as time went on. He knew that a lot would ride on his shoulders, but he had to face it with his head held high. The world was going to be his stage. [ TIME SKIP: 2 Days ] Konoha had taken their leave with the alliance made final and Kiri breathed easier. There was a certain stress that came with other village leaders visiting other villages, but one gotten over easier during these times of peace. For the next couple of days, Naruto trained and trained. He was going to be Kiri's next bright star. He was motivated now more than ever with his heart laid out during the meeting. He no longer had to be hidden behind the mask, but he still used it for the occasional mission. He had been sent out on a easy mission in the Land of Waves - given a chance to be alone. A simple delivery and escort mission with the details quite simple. This gave Akawarai a chance to meet with the Mizukage about Naruto. There was still more to be done about the boy and he had to confront Mei on something. "The boy's godfather has reached out to me. Jiraiya of the Sannin. He wishes to train Naruto." Akawarai started while drumming fingers along the top of his wooden cane. "I'm going to allow it. At the very least with certain rules. Which I'm working out with Jiraiya. Naruto cannot learn much else from myself surprisingly." Akawarai then exhaled - tired grey eyes staring at Mei. "However, I've given Jiraiya a very specific instruction. To kill the boy's feelings for you. Easy or hard." Akawarai knew this would be perhaps the tensest moment between him and Mei. "You mothered him, but you completely ignored that very obvious sign of devotion. A devotion that goes beyond what you tried to be for him." Akawarai stared at the sitting Mei - dangerously watching her for any sign of annoyance or anger. "Unless, of course, you want to go the opposite way once he's eighteen in three years. I couldn't blame you. The last of the Uzumakis. A jinchuriki. Someone hurt and wounded. He'd be great to you and for you." Ao, who was standing off to the side, felt a bead of sweat roll down his neck. Even he knew to not tread upon the topic of Mei's love life. "Lord Akawarai-" "She needs to hear this. Even if she tells me to shut up." Akawarai's glance put a frown on Ao's face. Akawarai resumed looking at Mei and tilts his head to an angle. "While he's training with his godfather, you need to think real hard about what you want him to be for you. He's a man by all shinobi rules and law. Rules and laws that draw from the Warring States era." The eldest among the three of them then put both hands on his cane. "Many would approve of either choice. Freeing him to try and find someone close to his age would make several girls happy. However, protecting him from those that would want him only for prestige and bloodlines? The elders would actually get off your back." "You're not seriously proposing what I think you are, right?" "I'm being pragmatic, Ao." spoke Akawarai. He then sighed before shaking his head. "I'm also thinking about our Mizukage and how she is. I'm also thinking about how annoying elders are and how Clans are still recovering from our civil war. Still learning to trust those in charge. Rooting a new age of an ancient and noble clan here? It'd be a move." Ao couldn't argue with that, but he had concerns. Akawarai sucked in a breath before easing up on his stare and his stance. "You'll have three years to think it over, Lady Mizukage. I'll have constant contact with Jiraiya over those years to keep us updated on Naruto's training. You don't need to determine your answer now, but...food for thought."