#wastewater storage

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Wastewater Processing Tanks in India | Advanced Solutions by MizuTanks

Efficient wastewater management is essential for industries across various sectors, and MizuTanks is at the forefront of providing top-notch wastewater processing tanks in India. Designed for industrial applications, our tanks offer advanced solutions for wastewater storage and treatment, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining operational efficiency.

Advanced Wastewater Processing Tanks

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Reliable Wastewater Storage Solutions

Our wastewater storage tanks are constructed using high-quality materials to ensure durability and resistance to corrosion, which is crucial in dealing with harsh industrial environments. These tanks are ideal for industries such as manufacturing, power generation, and chemical processing, where the proper handling of wastewater is essential. Our tanks are built to last, offering reliable storage and treatment solutions for industrial wastewater across India.

Pune Wastewater Solutions by MizuTanks

Based in Pune, MizuTanks offers customized wastewater solutions that cater to the specific needs of industries in the region and beyond. Whether you're looking for large-capacity tanks or modular solutions, our Pune wastewater solutions are designed to provide flexible and scalable options for wastewater management. We understand the local industrial needs and provide tailored solutions that help businesses operate efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Why Choose MizuTanks for Wastewater Processing?

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Leading Provider of Industrial Wastewater Tanks in India

As one of the leading suppliers of industrial wastewater tanks in India, MizuTanks is committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of modern industries. Our tanks are designed to help businesses handle their wastewater in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible way.

For advanced wastewater storage and processing solutions, trust MizuTanks to provide the highest standards of quality and performance.

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Waste water storage tanks Manufacturer and Supplier In Pune |COEPPREFAB

Coepprefab Enviro is the topmost manufacturer and supplier company of Waste water storage tanks In Pune, India

[ileftmysoulinnorway]

IWTV S2 filming locations

When I started putting the first version together last year, I never thought it would become an obsession and I would spend hours comparing wall patterns or searching for a non-existent street. But now I have the dubious privilege of being able to match almost every scene from S2 to where it was filmed (except for a few from episode 1, Emilia's village, where are you).

Season 2 was filmed mostly in and around Prague, mainly in the film studio at Barrandov and in Toušeň. In addition to that, they spent about two weeks in Paris and one shooting day in New Orleans.

Barrandov Studio – Atelier 8 / Paris Street backlot

The sets built inside the atelier were short-lived, but the outdoor backlot has been preserved and is used for other projects. Due to the studio's workload, it no longer offers public tours. But hopefully the situation will change in the future (x), (x).

Toušeň Ateliers

All the interior scenes of the Théâtre des Vampires were filmed here. The location is not open to the public and it was again only a temporary set, but as Mara mentioned, some of the pieces are still in storage somewhere and will probably be reused for S3 (x).

The production also rented some other locations for longer periods of time. Točník and its surroundings were used mainly for episode 1 (scenes with Daciana, the revenant in the forest), but also for episode 3 (Armand's coven in 1795). You can visit the castle.

They used the Old wastewater treatment plant in Bubeneč several times (all the scenes in the tunnels and sewers, Magnus's tower, Louis and Claudia's baboon argument, etc.). It is possible to book a tour there.

More than one scene was also filmed in Kinsky Garden (the bench in the rain, Louis and Dreamstat, Louis and Armand's first meeting).

For the rest of the locations, check out the map.

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Some comparisons of the scenes in the show with what the places normally look like.

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Novel self-cleaning electrode developed for alkaline-earth metal peroxide synthesis

Metal peroxide (MO2, M=Ca, Sr, Ba) is an alternative to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). It has excellent oxidative properties, superior chemical stability, high purity, and is easy to store and transport. It has been widely used in wastewater treatment and disinfection. A Chinese research group has developed a novel self-cleaning electrode by constructing a micro-/nanostructure of a highly active catalyst with appropriate surface modification, achieving highly stable synthesis of alkaline-earth MO2. Their study is published in Nature Nanotechnology. The current primary synthesis process of MO2 involves fast decomposition of H2O2, leading to insufficient utilization of H2O2. In this study, led by Prof. Lu Zhiyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Jia Jinping at Shanghai Jiaotong University, the researchers proposed an in situ electrochemical synthesis process to lessen economic losses and reduce explosion risks arising from H2O2 transportation and storage.

Read more.

[dandelionsresilience]

Good News - April 15-21

(Sorry it's late, I got sick)

Like these weekly compilations? Support me on Ko-fi! Also, if you tip me on here or Ko-fi, at the end of the month I'll send you a link to all of the articles I found but didn't use each week - almost double the content! (I'm new to taking tips on here; if it doesn't show me your username or if you have DM's turned off, please send me a screenshot of your payment)

1. Restoring an unsung hero

“"We are aiming to restore a significant area of seagrass around Nova Scotia, rebuilding these ecosystems and doing it in a climate-smart way," says Derek Tittensor, head of the FOME research group and a professor of biology at Dalhousie. "Importantly, we are also integrating Indigenous and scientific knowledge of these remarkable ecosystems through a two-eyed seeing approach.””

2. Four super-rare quolls caught sneaking around Australian wildlife sanctuary

““We had a mysterious case of cat-trap tampering whereby the traps were closed, the bait was gone but no culprit inside,” explains AWC Field Ecologist, Erin Barritt. [… T]he opportunistic little mischief-makers were juvenile western quolls, the first to be born on the sanctuary in 100 years.”

3. LGBTQ+ parents are raving about ‘accessible’ gender-neutral children’s book What Makes A Baby

““Overall I think this is a great book and a great representation of what inclusive media can look like. It incorporates a variety of perspectives and experiences to make something that is accessible to everyone.” The LGBTQ+ community – with parents in particular – praised “the accuracy of the terminology”, with one writing: “Human anatomy isn’t too much for children to learn and this book makes it so accessible for them to learn!””

4. Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings according to new research

“Researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million tons of CO2-equivalent emissions over 40 years.”

5. Millions Offered Up To Create New Disability Employment Models

“[Projects] can focus on increasing access to advanced technology careers, using advanced technology to support youth or adults with disabilities to access competitive integrated employment or helping justice-involved youth with disabilities gain employment. In addition, projects can look at early intervention and workforce reintegration strategies for those with acquired disabilities or efforts to reintegrate disconnected individuals with disabilities into the workforce.”

6. Laser-Treated Cork Absorbs Oil for Carbon-Neutral Ocean Cleanup

“Cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees, which can live for hundreds of years. These trees can be harvested about every seven years, making cork a renewable material. When the bark is removed, the trees amplify their biological activity to replace it and increase their carbon storage, so harvesting cork helps mitigate carbon emissions.”

7. This boat runs on 100% renewables. Can it help clean up bigger ships?

“For the past seven years, Energy Observer has traveled around the world, serving as a floating test bed for zero-emission technologies that can propel boats and ships — without spewing any of the nasty pollution that comes from running diesel engines. […] The project’s leaders say they’re now ready to focus their efforts on cleaning up much larger and dirtier types of vessels, including cargo ships.”

8. 1,000 oceanic manta rays seen in the Maldives

“With 1,000 individuals in its waters, the Maldives is home to the world’s third largest population of giant mantas (it also has the most reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) in the world, with over 5,000 individuals).”

9. Service Finalizes Land Protection Plan for Expanding Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

“Plan aims to deliver in-perpetuity conservation of up to 700,000 acres of land for benefit of migratory and resident wildlife. […] "These vast grassland landscapes provide essential habitat for wildlife while also providing benefits like clean water filtration and carbon sequestration, which are essential for both the environment and human well-being."”

10. Medicaid Officials Remove Barriers For Those With Disabilities

“In addition [to grace periods for submitting paperwork], states will no longer be allowed to conduct renewals any more than once every 12 months and they will be barred from requiring in-person interviews for people with disabilities, among other changes.”

And a bonus article to make up for posting late: Gay Furry Hackers strike again!

April 8-14 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

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Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric plants are the Biden administration’s most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the power sector, the nation’s second-largest contributor to climate change. The rules are a key part of President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate carbon pollution from the electricity sector by 2035 and economy-wide by 2050. The rule was among four measures targeting coal and natural gas plants that the EPA said would provide “regulatory certainty” to the power industry and encourage them to make investments to transition “to a clean energy economy.” The measures include requirements to reduce toxic wastewater pollutants from coal-fired plants and to safely manage coal ash in unlined storage ponds. EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the rules will reduce pollution and improve public health while supporting the reliable, long-term supply of electricity that America needs.

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Ottawa's combined sewage storage tunnel, seen here in a photo taken during construction, has given the city much more capacity to handle wastewater. But it has a limit. (City of Ottawa)

[imperialchem]

Preserving Assets:  The Role of Corrosion Inhibitors in Industrial Maintenance

Corrosion is a persistent threat to industrial assets, causing billions of dollars in damages annually across various sectors.  From oil and gas facilities to manufacturing plants, the impact of corrosion can be devastating, leading to equipment failures, production downtime, and costly repairs.  However, with the right preventive measures in place, such as corrosion inhibitors, industrial facilities can effectively mitigate the risk of corrosion and prolong the lifespan of their assets.  As a leading chemical company in Vadodara, Imperial Oilfield Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (ICPL) understands the critical role of corrosion inhibitors in industrial maintenance.  In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of corrosion inhibitors, their applications, and the expertise of ICPL as a corrosion inhibitor manufacturer and exporter in India.

Understanding Corrosion Inhibitors

Corrosion inhibitors are chemical compounds designed to protect metal surfaces from the damaging effects of corrosion.  By forming a protective barrier on the metal surface or altering the corrosion process, inhibitors prevent or slow down the oxidation and deterioration of metals in corrosive environments.  Corrosion inhibitors are widely used in various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water treatment, and manufacturing, to safeguard critical assets and infrastructure from corrosion-related failures.

The Importance of Corrosion Inhibitors in Industrial Maintenance

1.   Asset Protection:  Industrial facilities rely heavily on equipment and infrastructure made of metal, such as pipelines, tanks, vessels, and machinery.  Corrosion inhibitors play a crucial role in protecting these assets from corrosion, extending their service life and reducing the need for frequent repairs or replacements.

2.   Cost Savings:  Corrosion-related failures can result in significant financial losses due to equipment downtime, production disruptions, and repair expenses.  By incorporating corrosion inhibitors into maintenance programs, industries can minimize the risk of corrosion-related failures and realize substantial cost savings in the long run.

3.   Safety and Reliability:  Corrosion compromises the structural integrity of industrial assets, posing safety hazards to personnel and the surrounding environment.  Corrosion inhibitors help maintain the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure, reducing the likelihood of accidents, spills, and environmental contamination.

4.   Environmental Protection:  Corrosion-related leaks and spills can have detrimental environmental consequences, polluting soil, water bodies, and ecosystems.  By preventing corrosion and minimizing the risk of leaks and spills, corrosion inhibitors contribute to environmental protection and sustainability efforts.

Applications of Corrosion Inhibitors

Corrosion inhibitors find applications across various industrial sectors, where metal components are exposed to corrosive environments.  Some common applications of corrosion inhibitors include:

Oil and Gas Production:  In the oil and gas industry, corrosion inhibitors are used to protect pipelines, well casings, and production equipment from corrosion caused by corrosive fluids, gases, and environmental conditions.

Water Treatment:  Corrosion inhibitors are added to cooling water systems, boilers, and wastewater treatment facilities to prevent metal corrosion caused by dissolved oxygen, scale formation, and aggressive ions.

Manufacturing:  In manufacturing processes involving metal components, such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing, corrosion inhibitors are used to protect parts, components, and machinery from corrosion during production, storage, and transportation.

Marine and Offshore Structures:  Corrosion inhibitors are applied to marine vessels, offshore platforms, and coastal structures to protect against corrosion in seawater environments.

ICPL:  Your Trusted Corrosion Inhibitor Manufacturer and Exporter in India

As the best chemical company in Vadodara, ICPL is dedicated to delivering high-quality corrosion inhibitors tailored to the specific needs of industrial clients.  Here's why ICPL is the preferred choice for corrosion inhibitors in India:

Expertise and Experience:  With decades of experience in the chemical industry, ICPL possesses the expertise and technical know-how to develop and manufacture corrosion inhibitors that meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:  ICPL operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities equipped with advanced technologies and production processes to ensure the consistent quality and performance of its corrosion inhibitors.

Customized Solutions:  ICPL offers customized corrosion inhibitor formulations tailored to the unique requirements and operating conditions of industrial applications.  Our team of experts works closely with clients to develop solutions that address specific corrosion challenges and performance objectives.

Global Reach:  As a corrosion inhibitor exporter in India, ICPL serves clients worldwide, exporting its products to diverse markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.  With a strong global presence and distribution network, ICPL delivers reliable corrosion protection solutions to industries around the globe.

Conclusion

In conclusion, corrosion inhibitors play a crucial role in industrial maintenance by protecting metal assets from the damaging effects of corrosion.  As a leading corrosion inhibitor manufacturer and exporter in India, ICPL is committed to providing high-quality corrosion inhibitors that safeguard critical infrastructure, ensure operational reliability, and promote cost-effective maintenance practices.  With ICPL's expertise, customized solutions, and global reach, industries can effectively mitigate the risk of corrosion and preserve the integrity of their assets for years to come.  Contact ICPL today to learn more about our corrosion inhibitor products and solutions.

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i haven't made a covid post for a while but there does seem to be another summer wave going on

hospitalizations, wastewater, and positive tests are fairly similar to past years' summer waves (but not as bad as 2022). deaths remain lower than any other point during the pandemic, and excess deaths have returned to pre-pandemic levels (deaths are delayed compared to other variables, so whether it continues this way seems... fairly important)

excess deaths are as always a heinously complicated thing. i might be underestimating dec 2022 (i'm still estimating based on WHO 20-21 data, total deaths being about 2x reported deaths, weighted to a slightly higher multiple in weeks with more deaths and a lower multiple in weeks with fewer deaths) -- but we do seem to be in the first 2 or 3 week period of negative excess deaths since, uh, the very first week of lockdowns (which, if you recall, may have prevented a small but noticeable number of other preventable deaths). this could be underreported and subject to later updates, but the margin is small and the updates don't usually change the numbers too much. you can't really underreport a severe spike, when that happens we start talking about refrigerated morgue storage trucks and mass graves

CDC's estimate of excess deaths. i'm also mixing CDC's reported deaths for the 2023 with johns hopkins data from prior years, because JH ceased reporting and i didn't want to rebuild a spreadsheet that was never terribly precise to begin with (it's intended to help me to chart uncharted waters, or gauge whether what they're saying in the news really matches the available data, which... mostly it does but you know there's a tendency to downplay it)

recent research shows that the original variant killed 3 of 4 types of brain cells (pericyte, endothelial, and microglia), while other variants killed fewer types of brain cells. that said, i don't want to downplay that all variants still have potentially deleterious effects on the brain. it does seem that newer variants are losing potency, but this is not necessarily a linear progression, as omicron killed two types of brain cells while alpha and beta only killed one type. this is, of course, in addition to microclotting, cytokine storms, and fused neurons, each of which have deleterious effects in the brain as well as the rest of the body (although the fused neuron study was observed in a petri dish and not in vivo)

so... it appears to be substantially less lethal at the moment, this does not mean it can't regain potency in the future, but in any case you still don't want to catch it and it is presently circulating

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from Inside Climate News:

Every Friday afternoon, the Kingsland Wildflower Green Roof opens its doors to the local community. Tall grass and brightly-colored flowers greet visitors after their four-floor trek to the top of the building—a green oasis in Brooklyn, surrounded on all sides by heavy industrial activity.

Just across the street, the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant’s gargantuan “digester eggs” treat millions of gallons of sewage every day. 

Despite the visual incongruity of this scene, both the garden and the treatment plant work to stop contaminated water from flowing into the city’s waterways during heavy rainfall. 

The rooftop garden sits on a building on Kingsland Avenue owned by the production company Broadway Stages. Two well-tended sections contain a variety of plants and flowers native to the area, like strawberries and camassias. A garden on a lower roof is made up largely of sedum, a small succulent-type plant. 

The garden is under the purview of the Newtown Creek Alliance, a local organization that works to improve the environment around the creek, which is a tributary of the East River and forms the border between Brooklyn and Queens. 

Seven years ago, the green roof was born of a partnership between the Newtown Creek Alliance, the NYC Bird Alliance, formerly NYC Audubon, Broadway Stages and Alive Structures, a landscaping firm that specializes in roof gardens. The installation was funded by the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund, a $19.5 million payment to the New York State Department of Conservation (NYSDEC) in a settlement with ExxonMobil over their contamination of Newtown Creek. 

In 1979, an investigation by the Department of Conservation found that ExxonMobil, which had historically operated oil refineries and fuel storage spaces along the creek, had spilled an estimated 17 million gallons of oil into the water—one of the largest terrestrial oil spills in the country’s history. Although ExxonMobil has been working for decades to remediate the problem through groundwater treatment, the creek remains an extremely contaminated Superfund site and is still on the National Priorities List of the nation’s most hazardous toxic waste areas. 

A former wetland, much of the creek’s natural borders have been reconstructed for industrial operations, like oil refineries and petrochemical plants. 

Much of the area surrounding Newtown Creek is located on a 100-year floodplain, which means that every year there is a 1 percent chance of an extreme flood event. Due to the weaknesses in New York’s sewage infrastructure, extreme rainfall constitutes a threat not just to the residents living near Newtown Creek, but also to the biodiversity within the creek and the flora that surrounds it. 

[harshdakadam]

Advanced Wastewater Processing Tanks by Mizutanks: Leading Solutions in India

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Wastewater processing tanks play a crucial role in industrial operations by facilitating the treatment and storage of wastewater. Properly managed wastewater treatment systems help industries reduce environmental impact, comply with regulations, and promote sustainability. Industrial wastewater tanks in India must be robust, durable, and capable of handling large volumes of waste while ensuring that harmful substances are treated before being released or reused.

Mizutanks: Pioneering Wastewater Solutions

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Features of Mizutanks' Wastewater Processing Tanks

Advanced Processing Tanks: Mizutanks' advanced processing tanks are built with cutting-edge materials and technologies to ensure optimal performance. These tanks are designed to handle complex industrial processes, ensuring that wastewater is treated effectively and stored safely.

Durable Construction: Our tanks are constructed from high-quality materials that provide exceptional resistance to corrosion and wear. This durability ensures that the tanks have a long service life, even in the most demanding industrial environments.

Customizable Solutions: Every industry has unique wastewater treatment needs. Mizutanks offers customizable wastewater storage solutions tailored to the specific requirements of your operation. Whether you need a tank with a specific capacity or one that integrates with existing treatment systems, we can deliver a solution that meets your needs.

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Pune Wastewater Solutions

Located in Pune, Mizutanks is at the forefront of providing Pune wastewater solutions. We understand the local industrial landscape and the specific challenges that businesses in this region face. Our tanks are designed to address these challenges, offering reliable and efficient wastewater management solutions that contribute to the overall sustainability of your operations.

Why Choose Mizutanks?

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Conclusion

For industries seeking reliable and efficient wastewater management solutions, Mizutanks offers the best wastewater processing tanks in India. Our advanced, durable, and customizable tanks ensure that your wastewater is processed and stored safely, helping you meet regulatory requirements and contribute to environmental sustainability. Whether you are located in Pune or anywhere else in India, Mizutanks is your go-to provider for top-tier wastewater solutions.

For more information on our products or to discuss your specific needs, visit our website at Mizutanks and get in touch with our expert team today.

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just stayed with my friends who are a trained chef and a professor of wastewater microbiology who researches the breakdown of novel ww contaminants. can report they have an absolutely massive stash of plastic takeout and deli containers they reuse for food prep and storage

[beardedmrbean]

July 19 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department announced on Friday that it is sanctioning two Russian hackers who are part of the group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn for digital attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure.

Yuliya Vladimirovna Pankratova, the group's leader and Denis Olegovich Degtyarenko, its primary hacker are accused of manipulating industrial control system equipment at water supply, hydroelectric, wastewater and energy facilities around the United States and Europe, the Treasury Department said.

"CARR and its members' efforts to target our critical infrastructure represent an unacceptable threat to our citizens and our communities, with potentially dangerous consequences," Brian E. Nelson, the Treasury's under-secretary of terrorism and financial intelligence, said in a statement.

"The United States has and will continue to take action using our full range of tools to hold accountable these and other individuals for their malicious cyber activities."

CARR claimed responsibility for the overflow of water storage tanks in Abernathy and Muleshoe, Texas, in January. The group bragged about the manipulation in a public forum video. The Treasury said the group's "lack of technical sophistication" prevented them from causing major damage.

The organization also conducted low-impact DDoS attacks in Ukraine along with the government and companies that supported Ukraine in 2022. In 2023, CARR took responsibility for industrial control system attacks at numerous infrastructure targets in the United States and Europe in 2023.

"This designation follows several other recent U.S. Treasury actions to combat Russia-based cyber criminals," the Treasury said. "These include the May 7, 2024, designation of Dmitry Khoroshev, also known as LockBitSupp, who is a leader of the LockBit ransomware group, and the February 20, 2024, designation of LockBit affiliates Ivan Kondratiev and Artur Sungatov."

Lockbit has performed high-profile ransomware attacks on business and infrastructure targets since 2019 but countries have been fighting back with sanctions and sometimes even arrests.

[the-bar-sinister]

If anyone is curious how we do outlines, I organized the outline for the first half of the third book of Chronocide (extremely AU time travel based spy-thriller vaguely based on MGS starring my self insert OC) this morning.

opening image: Sunny going into hiding, locking herself up in a small lab into the facility as it goes on alert mode due to the possibility of intrusion. There's talk of destroying evidence.

Set up: Simon and Heron are in a truck, winding up a dirt road into the jungle and talking about the mission briefing

Ana on the radio, annoyed to be left behind but they needed someone to stay and monitor Major Knight's movements

catalyst:    Flashback to Heron asking for some time off in the wake of her last mission

debate:    continuing flashback:'if you do this, there's no turning back. Either you'll succeed, or they'll do what they did to viper.

break into two:    The truck stops just in view of the facility, and Heron follows the river the rest of the way up, slipping inside through a wastewater sluice

    Heron enters through the storage and mess area, and is surprised to find the base already on alert for another intruder.

    The Facility Leader is giving the Four new orders, and we see each of the bosses in their element. Horrible Healing in the medbay, Resetti in the training field, chronobubble in the halls, and Duplicator in a dark lab.

    Heron runs into a few guards as she makes her way up from the lower levels. She's stopped at the gate for the elevator and needs a keycard, forcing her to backtrack.

    Heron notices the sound of someone else crawling around in the vents, and hears horrible healing giving orders to 'track her down'.

    Heron corners Horrible Healing in the medbay and they fight. There are x-rays and medical documents about the chrono-soldiers here

B Plot:   after the fight, Heron gets his ID card and has Simon look him up but there's no data. While that's happening, someone comes through the vents, and she meets Sunny.

    Sunny explains some of what's going on with the experiments, and also that she's not the intruder that they're after. Heron helps her find a secure hiding place, and gives her a comp, and then goes up to the next level.

Fun and games: The next level up is the barracks and training area.

    skirmishes with guards, a blacked out hallway that's messing with comms due to an electrical, apparently.

    Hear some guards talking about the armored titan here and what it's going to be used for.

    Drawn into the training area by encroaching enemies and encounter Mr. Resetti

    Cornered and die, cornered and die

    Finally Heron manages to stay alive for long enough for Ocelot to show up and explain Mr. Resetti's weakness.

Midpoint: Ocelot explains that Knight's group is planning to use the armored titan along with some other secret weapon being developed in the lab to finally take control of the country

    The information she's looking for is on the third floor

    They head up together, only to be cornered by Chronobubble on the stairway

    During the fight, Sunny calls for help and Ocelot goes to assist her, leaving Chronbubble to Heron

Bad Guys close in:  Heron is wounded, and has to find medical supplies once she makes her way up to the lab.

    Downstairs there's a conversation between Ocelot and Sunny that Heron can hear as she dresses her wounds

    Heron picks her way through the labs, and mugs a guard for info on which one is the right one, since they're all labeled the same.

    She makes her way to the lab, but is too late as Duplicator has already deleted the data right as she got there. Duplicator can't believe there's "another intruder" stealing data.

    Heron resets, and hopes that she can get there faster, it doesn't work

    Heron fights with Duplicator and finds out that one of his duplicates has a backup up the data, but she doesn't have time to go after ever one.

    A call from Ocelot and Sunny lets her know that she just has to kill the original and all of the others will poof and drop their stuff,.

    the original of course had the data and Heron transmits it to Simon and Cal. Cal says there's a formula for something called chrono lock serum, and there;s supposed to be a prototype in the lab somewhere, Heron should grab it.

All is lost :  Heron finds that the chrono lock sample is gone,  just as an alert goes up that the armored titan is going into active mode-- they're going to use it to destroy the facility entirely once it's fully active.

    Heron has to fight her way back down to the basement area to where the titan is

    She asks Ocelot to get Sunny out just in case, and Ocelot says that he's already on it.

break into three:   Heron confronts the Facility Leader in the armored titan in warm-up mode

    It looks like she's going to lose, but receives covering sniper fire from Lynx, and Heron finally remembers that the guards were looking for a female infiltrator to begin with,

    Heron and Lynx take down the armored titan without damaging it heavily, because Lynx claims that it will self-destruct as they do.

    Just as they've one, Lynx switches to another gun, and shoots Heron.

    While Heron is grappling with what happened, Ocelot knocks her out from behind, "Sorry about this. I'll tell you a secret. the boss wanted me to kill you."

End Part One:  Lynx and Ocelot drive away in the armored titan while Simon, Cal and Sunny can do nothing but watch.

[inoppositionflorien]

It sure is fascinating how people have just an absolute obsession with radioactive materials as a dangerous thing, when in practice, most that are encountered by civilians (and many that are not, such as depleted uranium munitions) are significantly less dangerous than many non-radioactive materials. (Well, the DU munitions only if they're not being fired at you of course, but that's more a kinetic energy thing.)

For example, there's compelling evidence that uranium-238 (the most common isotope thereof) doesn't actually measurably increase cancer risk without constant exposure to significant amounts as dust.

Here are some things that measurably increase your cancer risk:

Smoking any amount of anything per month

Drinking any amount of alcohol per week

Living within ten miles of a coal-powered plant (more if you're downwind and there's a strong prevailing wind direction, or if the water is improperly treated)

Working at a gas station

Working a night shift

Coffee

Frequently eating Burned Toast

A bunch of other stuff that gets considered (rightly) minor

Here are some things that don't measurably increase your cancer risk:

Drinking any amount of Nuclear Power Plant Wastewater.

Living near a nuclear power plant (active or inactive)

Living near the hypothetical fully filled in Long Term Storage thing in Nevada, Yucca Mountain Waste Repository (it has not yet been opened because Nevadans and other people don't understand just how little risk there is and oppose it.)

Taking a set of paperweights made out of U-238 and throwing them at your enemies, but them not going very far because uranium is very heavy and you are not particularly strong.

Sitting on a throne made of depleted uranium while looking down at your subjects on their pathetic, lesser chairs that are far less indestructible, once a day.

Anyway the point is people take nuclear waste and radioactivity far too seriously. Coal ash is far more dangerous, and we don't build huge underground storage facilities to store it so future people don't touch it, or come up with bizarre ideas like "we should build spikes and warnings, so future people don't come here" and it doesn't get less dangerous with time like nuclear waste does. Should we build a big coal ash bunker? Absolutely, I am in favor of any scenario where there's more huge underground bunkers and more people who know how to build them, so that I may someday fulfill my ambition of living in a huge underground bunker. But do people advocate for it? No, not really. They advocate for one for (generally safer) nuclear waste, and then don't even use it because people are too scared to let the waste be moved.

This, incidentally, is why I'm advocating the dumping of vast amounts of coal ash on the lawns of Nye County residents and everyone else who's tried to hold this great bunker project up. I'm sure we can find the coal ash for it, currently we just leave it wherever.

I suspect it's residual cold-war hysteria, a lot of anti-nuclear sentiment came out of there, and also the breathless reporting on the one nuclear power plant that actually killed anyone, instead of the multiple times that a hydroelectric dam broke and killed a bunch of people.