Asklemmy ZenkorSoraz • 2 months ago • 94%

Has it grown like people have kept predicting? or is this peak lemmy? Did Peak Lemmy already happen?

Asklemmy ZenkorSoraz • 2 months ago • 81%

What impact would this have on the rebellion, and how would Snow mess with Katniss and Peeta?

Fediverse ZenkorSoraz • 5 months ago • 23%

This dating app has many problems yes the fediverse is all about privacy but what about actually knowing enough information to swipe yes or no. For all one knows the person may or may not be single, may or may not have kids may be an evangelical ect ect. All one knows about the person is where they live an a picture that may or may not be real.

Asklemmy ZenkorSoraz • 8 months ago • 95%

There isn't enough people on Lemmy to have niche communities finding someone interested in threads for example here is like finding a grain(Though niche communities like spec evo in for pages I own probably could take take off If I put enough effort into it) in the sand people will follow niche sub lemmings and they will upvote them because they like the idea of niche communities so they subscribe and they like the idea of niche posts so they comment even if they aren't interested in the topic. It is hit and miss with mostly misses due to the random odds that the community will have enough people to join it that are willing to post or comment. That is not surprising for a site of 50,000 people(though some niche Lemmy communities may also be in the wrong instance). It is also not surprising that most discussions will be in larger servers. I think it would improve Lemmy if niche questions like my threads post here(though collapse community sounds more targeted) were redirected to the larger Lemmy communities . Even if 90 percent of the people do not understand the topic that would mean 10 percent and with percentage that could amount to hundreds of people even at 99 percent.

Asklemmy ZenkorSoraz • 8 months ago • 14%

I'm sorry in larger communities there is a larger chance of people commenting on your posts than posting in niche communities. It's where you all are and more importantly it is where you comment. The chances of someone being into the movie threads in the larger communities is great, if you are into the movie this question is for you.

Asklemmy ZenkorSoraz • 8 months ago • 47%

What are your thoughts on the film

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 10 months ago • 80%

There are multiple avenues for contribution to the World of Hub. You can make small contributions by participating in discussions with server members and giving your ideas or feedback and you can ask a member of the lore committee to make your contributions canon. You can roleplay as a character in the world by submitting a character application to <#1157204492014592040> as well. The biggest contribution you can do is to apply for the Deity role which gives you the responsibility of wolrdbuilding and managing some part of the world such as a culture, nation, race, type of magic, or Domain. To apply for the Deity role, post an application in <#1157205118001885235> with the details of what you wish to do with your role. (To be clear this does **NOT** make you a in-universe god). Whenever you make any kind of contribution that you wish to be canonified, please ping a BIG JOHN or a Lore Commissar and they will add your contribution to the <#1157205696153124894>. QUICK LORE GUIDE FOR CONTRIBUTORS (WIP) **Magic System and Metaphysics** The universe consists of two planes or dimensions of existence: the Material Plane and the Astral Plane. The Astral Plane contains the spiritual components and domains of the world and acts as a sort of "backstage" for the main stage which is the Material World. This is where all of your gods and spirits and eldritch entities and afterlives and godly domains reside. Every object in the Material Plane has a spirit in the Astral Plane. Magic can be done in many ways. Bargaining with gods and spirits, drawing power from Domains in the Astral Plane, and enchanting swords with the souls of the dead are all possible. All magic, however, must follow the law of conservation of energy and there is almost always some sort of cost to magic. One of the main forms of magic is Essence manipulation. Essences are like spiritual forces or elements that govern the world. There can be a potentially countless number of Essences. The main rule for Essence bending is that each Essence must have an opposite which it repels. For example the dual Essences of Chaos and Stasis. Where there is a lot of Chaos Essence there cannot be much Stasis Essence. Basic Races - Giants - Tall, large, hairy humanoids who may or may not be the ancestors of all the other humanoids - Ungada - Neanderthal-like, hairy humanoids. They are naturally attuned to nature and live in colder, more temperate regions - Humans - Descendants of the Ungada. - Colossi - Hairless rhino-like giants who live most of their lives wading in bodies of water. They inhabit equatorial and tropical regions - Blind Men - Pale, blind humanoids who live in cave and tunnel networks - Hradlings - Desert-adapted, camel-like humanoids. They have fat reserves and a complicated digestive system to be able to preserve as much food and water as possible - Thalassians - Underwatter fish people - Drowned - Amphibious relatives of the Thalassians it's now recommended to make a miraheze account so you can add to the wiki

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 10 months ago • 100%

https://discord.gg/RZSQhUY7S2 QUICK LORE GUIDE FOR CONTRIBUTORS (WIP) Magic System and Metaphysics The universe consists of two planes or dimensions of existence: the Material Plane and the Astral Plane. The Astral Plane contains the spiritual components and domains of the world and acts as a sort of "backstage" for the main stage which is the Material World. This is where all of your gods and spirits and eldritch entities and afterlives and godly domains reside. Every object in the Material Plane has a spirit in the Astral Plane. Magic can be done in many ways. Bargaining with gods and spirits, drawing power from Domains in the Astral Plane, and enchanting swords with the souls of the dead are all possible. All magic, however, must follow the law of conservation of energy and there is almost always some sort of cost to magic. One of the main forms of magic is Essence manipulation. Essences are like spiritual forces or elements that govern the world. There can be a potentially countless number of Essences. The main rule for Essence bending is that each Essence must have an opposite which it repels. For example the dual Essences of Chaos and Stasis. Where there is a lot of Chaos Essence there cannot be much Stasis Essence. Basic Races Giants - Tall, large, hairy humanoids who may or may not be the ancestors of all the other humanoids Ungada - Neanderthal-like, hairy humanoids. They are naturally attuned to nature Humans - Descendants of the Ungada. Colossi - Hairless rhino-like giants who live most of their lives wading in bodies of water. They inhabit equatorial and tropical regions Blind Men - Pale, blind humanoids who live in cave and tunnel networks Hradlings - Desert-adapted, camel-like humanoids. They have fat reserves and a complicated digestive system to be able to preserve as much food and water as possible Saericlings - Intelligent octopi who live in tropical waters Drowned - Amphibious relatives of the Saericlings The World is "currently" in the Late Neolithic. Keep this in mind when making cultures Starting Tech Humans Pottery Agriculture Animal Husbandry Basic construction Neolithic tools Drowned Agriculture (?) Writing Aquatic animal husbandry Basic construction Neolithic tools Ungada Pottery Animal Husbandry Neolithic tools Giants Pottery Agriculture Animal Husbandry Basic construction Neolithic tools Colossi Pottery Agriculture (Fruit focused) Animal Husbandry Basic construction Neolithic tools Blind Men Pottery Basic construction Neolithic tools Copper Metallurgy Hradlings Pottery Animal Husbandry Neolithic tools Saericlings Writing Aquatic animal husbandry Neolithic tools

Asklemmy ZenkorSoraz • 10 months ago • 80%

have any niche lemmings taken off in the 6 months since the API scandal?

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 25%

21 Hertoza Chariot accident in Vorgopolis kills banker for Bank of Eravan Enwelf Hiller (born 2185 AL) a former Banker for Jukaria bank who was a banking clerk in Hertozist times his chariot crashed into the bank of Vorgopolis when his steering wheel mysterously stopped working according to Arhelumus Von Kruatrhouppe order police of the Vaugaumel precinct said. Hiller was declared dead instantly according to a press paper put out by the nearby HELLIOS is life monastary that rushed to provide medical assistance to Hiller.

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 16%

23 Hertoza. On 22nd of Hertoza, Jukarian minted workers attempt to go on strike in Gehuaron Von owned mints in Keta, demanding more vacations and less work hours. Policemen shut down the strike arresting leaders. party leader Wilharm Piekuarl luanched a law suit agianst Huynair mint which claims the workers were under influence of drugs. Eravanian labor advisors Owuin urged negotiations with the workers

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 20%

23 Hertoza 2223 Eastern Fertilizers arrive in Aeacean, What locals are calling "magical mud" has arrived from the Trokarian League of Fertile Money h.q in Jukaria, Yunti company speaker Jaskun sSoguan denies that it is magic telling the Sun that "mud is made from nitrogen it is not made from 'magic' sss Here is a good book for further reading" but Jukarian magic academy in Nilgreb states:"The principles of Hellian eldritch energy is visible in the mud". Haerman Wulkhaen states that the academy will attempt to gain the blessing of HELLIOS and make the magical fertilizer in Jukar

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 25%

Whale attacks on coast of Velgender in 22 Hertoza 2223 a Jukarian whaler ship was atacking pod of Beaked Whales when multiple whales begin rocking the boat and eventually came in such numbers that the whale was in the sea this was witnessed by a nearby ship the Transport ship Hertoz that had just escaped being hunted by whales a few hours before Kitnelta ministry of Eravan has urged ships to be cuatous when traveling through cape of Velgender Gragurn Von Shellart Vorgopolese paper of Sarnnun

Worldbuilding ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 100%

The Jukarian Rike is a sovereign Hellianist state. Hellios' decrees and prayers are its constitution, Jukarian is its language and Jukaria is its capital. HELLIOS makes his word and works apparent to all and no worldly status signifies the will of HELLIOS but HELLIOS himself The People of HELLIOS carry out HELIOS's revelation and only the people of HELLIOS The state shall take all land as it belongs to HELLIOS HELLIOS decrees that the Western states rise forth and follow a common Bank for its progress as established in the Treaty of Moresnet Which is a sacred document of HELLIOS The time of the west have come The elect of HELLIOS the line of Velgender shall rule and watch the development of Jukar and all shall swear loyalty to the line of Velgender who shall not interfere in the affairs of HELLIOS The Laws of HELLIOS shall be enforced by the Rikestad which shall provide In coordination with the unity Pakt of Moresnet for the defense of the West the Defense of the Chosen of HELLIOSThe Chosen of HELLIOS shall bear no tyranny, no hate among brothers no robbery of their sapient rights which is the way of HELLIOS, the Jukarian shall speak in print with sound or with his vote that shall be every 2 years for this Rikestad with the knowlege of HELLIOS have the fruits of his labor, justice, fighting the wars that HELLIOS fights. All property is HELLIOS's and he has given it to the state to do with as he sees fit with it with the laws of this RikesteadThe Hellian people shall policeq themselves and enforce this sacred text with oneness and openness in all things, including inquisition for the realms betterment and progress, the Defenders of HELLIOS shall be one under the command of the Hellian state Mercy towards its wards and a clean mind is the Way of HELLIOS and shall rule this realm. Any sinner that is tortured is HELLIOS himself just like the martyr Foethel Heolaelard was in the era before the Hellian awakening in ancient times All Jukarian Persons shall endeavor to do good in the eyes of HELLIOS and shall recieve whatever they need from the result of their works no Hellian shall gain base loot from the stepping down on to their fellow persons in the manner of sucking their persons possessions all shall live in solidarity and brotherhood practicing Chivalry in their day to day lives, the Laws of HELLIOS and the state reflect this. To protect the realm of HELLIOS all Jukarians shall serve in Juries, take up arms when the sparks of HELLIOS begin to buzz, he does not pay taxation as part of any contract the Jukarian willingly participates and helps the community of HELLIOS fulfill the Mandate given through the Avatar of HELLIOS, GELHERT, to further the mandate of HELLIOS, no dictates from high reach the Jukarian save the laws of HELLIOS, mentioned above, but all laws he himself makes and he himself implements, the sinner shall redeem himself with Good works which shall bring good to Valaxanar to outbalance the sinfulness added to this planet by the misdeeds of the sinner who's motivations shall be taken into account as only the pain of sinfulness cuases sin and abusing the sinner does nothing to deal with the sins essence but adds new sinfulness. The state shall use mercy of HELLIOS to replace sin with virtue. The Hellian people will endeavor to fight the Perils of Tchmutism, that created a false utopia of slavery in the Eastron then stabbed the Delpsans in the back having already destroyed Valar in the earliest times, and more recently claimed yet more lives under Yaldabach, Tchmutism cannot be allowed to torment this planet and create more wastelands no more, the Hellian people with the help of the pakt of Moresnet will continue thr war agianst those manipulated by Tchmutism. The rogue Wizards like Akkuran, tyranized over the Jukarian realm raping countless and minds having wild schemes placing themselves above all else and viewing everyone else as pawns for the greater good, the realm belongs to its people, those like Akkuran, Archaic era petty tyrants, the lords of the Hexikon, the Seven serpents of Delpsa can not fulfill the mandate of HELLIOS. Demons cuase mass explosions and are the equivalent of flesh diseases in sapient species, flesh diseases are cured not utilized as technology and the Jukarian realm shall prevent demon cuased mass destruction and prevent the planet from being scorched by the pimples of HELLIOS. The People of HELLIOS shall prevent the dead from being violated and enslaved and taken from HELIOS's realm. Hellian thinkers have long found that neitber fancy titled, honied words powerful armies cunning lies fulfill the mandate of HELLIOS they found all those wanting in Zerkovia where half dead protocol drunken orgies traitorous armies fell before the weapons of our ancestors with the might of HELLIOS, these drunken orgies took place while the brave nations of the East defeated Tchmutism and freed those under its spell and devoted themselves to the study of the works of HELLIOS, in large towers. They devote themselves not to "good enough " but actively shape the world around them conquering the skies they demand of their leaders leadership and for themselves demand dignity. As a result the East has cities that make ours look like farm huts, have explored their oceans. It is the 23rd century since Zerkovia sailed and we are still using the same arrows since then, The 2nd Jukarian empire shows that we can progress, the urge for glory has been used for sin but as the centuries past we grew more aware that we are stagnant Soren realized this but couldnt see beyond the titles first warlords tried to bring the west forward now greater efforts have been brought the 4th Jukarian empire was an attempt to bring freedom to the continent. Imagine how much stronger we would be without the Zerkovian rot. It's time we finally left the Archiac era behind once and for all. Hellianism isn't a way to the past to restore the half born attempts HELLIOS contains the correct chariot and we just need to find it. All are equal in the eyes of HELLIOS and the state, the mandate of HELLIOS dictates that this principle apply to the realm of HELLIOS all Jukar all West shall be equal in fortune there Is no Cortanarian Hellians, Delpsan Hellians, Goliath Hellians, Niarin Hellians there is one Hellianism, Jukar shall care for the whole not for any class, guild, region, house. Privilege is the enemy of HELLIOS and the Hellian people shall endevour to eliminate it along with Narcisism as the Hellian people shall eliminate the evils of pride, which in the administering of the law of HELLIOS, leads to ego being its executor not any person. Entitlement of the egotist means having the state clogged by yes man, those loyal to a clique by bloodline, the Ego is a distraction from service to HELLIOS also leads to clique infighting that we saw in the third empire, the secret infighing we saw in the 4th, toleration of sin for the reason of face as humiliation will never be averted just forestalled and made more painful. Zues Huapsberg is the prime example of egoism leading to a war of all agianst all and Maximillian Velgender recently fell victim to egoism. Richter shall be above all else, the law of HELLIOS shall no longer just be an expression of power even a means of making money and burning the victims of Ego. The The people of HELLIOS shall in this generation finally end the war of all agianst all and palaces will be closed and turned into places for the furtherance of good works. The People of HELLIOS deserve swift action, in all their affairs, the Government shall undertake and no paperwork shall drown Jukar Measures shall be undertaken to ensure that the land of Jukar flourishes through all generations, that no works wound it that sites of Great wonder are preserved and avaliable to the public in its travels as a reserve of land, and that the Hellian people gain insights into the land with science to further the sparks of HELLIOS The first among equals of the Chosen of HELLIOS shall be elected to no less then 4 terms, the people shall choose the elected that the people shall see and inquire and the results will be just with Richter. Sarnan shall travel 12 times as the peoples sparks are counted and all people shall be required to release the sparks to the elected, to release the sparks of HELLIOS is an obligation, all shall be ministers to HELLIOS's will and be given all the tools needed to implement it. The people of HELLIOS will understand all that the world confronts them with and will be encouraged to be curious and inquire in all topics. The House of the People of HELLIOS shall be located in Jukaria the holy city founded by ahrmahnaeus the founder of the kingdom of Jukar all efforts will be made to ensure that HELLIOS is present directly In the house of his realm or that HELLIOS appoints an avatar to commune with us in his sacred house. This house shall be made of the most sturdy materials so as to make a building eternal. The people's high Jury shall be in the top floors

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

Today's entry in my diary reflects upon the remarkable findings of radiobotanists, who have delved deep into the realm of plant sensitivity to radiation. Their investigations have illuminated a vast array of responses exhibited by different plant species when subjected to this perilous force. It is intriguing to note that within our shattered natural plant community, certain species seem to vanish under the weight of radiation, while others carry on seemingly unaffected. These ecological revelations have shed light on the notion that plants accustomed to harsh environmental conditions display greater resilience against the injuries inflicted by radiation (Woodwell, 1967). My thoughts drift to Table 5, which presents the anticipated lethal levels of radiation doses for selected vegetables and field crops, as prophetically foretold by Sparrow in 1963. These predictions pertain specifically to acute dose rates that one may expect to encounter within a fallout-infested landscape. However, it is essential to recognize that the concept of a singular lethal dose can be misleading. As I read Sparrow's words, '... There are differences in tolerance associated with different seasons or different stages in the growth of a particular species or crop. For instance, one cannot generally merely state an overall tolerance for a species. It is necessary to specify whether the seeds, seedlings, young or mature plants, pollen, embryos, etc., were irradiated.... For each of the aforementioned stages, a distinct dosage may be required to incite lethal or severe effects, or from an economic standpoint, to decimate the crop.' Reading further, I grasp the lamentable reality that there exists a scarcity of radiobiological data, leaving us bereft of precise knowledge regarding the fate of most crops following specific levels and types of radiation exposure. This dearth of information has profound implications, making it arduous for agricultural economists like myself to predict the consequences that await our farming regions in the wake of anticipated fallout radiation levels. The uncertainty weighs heavily upon my heart, for the well-being of our beloved crops and other economically valuable plant species hangs in the balance, their fate entwined with the enigmatic forces of radiation"

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

In the aftermath of nuclear devastation, we turn our attention to the plight of plants that have been subjected to lethal doses of radiation. Astonishingly, these resilient organisms may not display any overt signs of distress for a period ranging from 2 to 5 weeks following exposure. Amidst the ruins, they stand tall and retain their vibrant green hue. Remarkably, various physiological processes, including photosynthesis, amino acid synthesis, and protein synthesis, continue unabated, and in some instances, even at an accelerated pace. Consequently, limited growth persists, and certain plants may even summon the strength to produce delicate blossoms. However, beneath this facade of vitality, a disruption unfolds within the intricate realms of cell division and tissue development. New growth is stunted, and the plant's natural developmental sequence is abruptly halted. When exposed to superlethal doses, unmistakable signs of premature aging manifest, causing leaves to wither and fall. Conversely, plants exposed to sublethal doses may exhibit an outward appearance of health, yet fail to reach their full potential. They remain dwarfed, mired in a vegetative state, and their fruit or grain fails to come to fruition. Furthermore, when subjected to even lower doses, plants react to the ordeal of radiation much like they would to adverse temperature or moisture conditions. At these critical levels, radiation exposure serves as an additional burden upon these beleaguered organisms, exacerbating the challenges imposed by nutrient deficiencies, moisture scarcity, extreme temperatures, disease, or infestation by insidious insects. The cumulative effect of these compounding adversities can irreversibly tip the delicate balance, leading to disastrous outcomes that decimate final yields.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

The vast disparity in radiation sensitivity across various plant species, coupled with the notable resilience of desiccated seeds, hath engendered a lamentable state of underestimation concerning the perilous threat posed by radiation-induced injuries upon our cherished crops. Allow me to elucidate this concern through the lens of cereal grains, which assume a pivotal role in sustaining our food supplies. Verily, the effects of radiation upon wheat yields may fluctuate by a factor as great as six due to inherent varietal disparities (Donini et al., 1964). Wheat plants themselves may perish when subjected to doses of 4000 rads, whilst significant alterations in their developmental trajectory manifest even at substantially lower doses. At the seedling stage, exposure to 1000 rads resulted in a reduction of grain yield to less than half, whereas irradiation conducted during the bloom stage yielded no discernible effects (Davies and Russell, 1966). Alas, the grain production of barley was diminished to a meager 16 percent of the control group's yield merely by exposure to a trifling 600 rads. The impact upon seed yield is gravely dependent upon the growth stage at the time of irradiation. It is noteworthy that strawberry production, for instance, may be augmented by doses that effectively impede the formation of grains (Yamashita, 1964). Whilst the effects of high levels of ionizing radiation upon the hematopoietic systems of animals and humans are undoubtedly dramatic, it is crucial to recognize that the consequences upon plants, though more subtle, possess an equally deleterious potential when it comes to jeopardizing our food supplies.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

Attention, this is an Emergency Alert System announcement. The evaluation of potential hazards arising from fallout radiation and its direct impact on growing crops presents a complex conundrum. Plants, being particularly susceptible to the beta component of fallout radiation stemming from ground contamination and particle adhesion upon leaves and other plant structures, face significant vulnerability. The ratio of beta to gamma dose fluctuates based on the depth of tissue and the distance of air from these particles, as elucidated in Figure 2. This graphical representation was meticulously prepared, utilizing calculations provided by S. L. Brown from Stanford Research Institute, pertaining to the influence of 133 beta emitters prevalent during the early stages of fallout (private communication). Further insight can be gained from Brown's work in 1963. The beta-to-gamma dose ratios vary, ranging from four for meristematic tissues protected by 2 nanometers of adjoining tissue and located one meter away from a contaminated surface, to exceeding sixty at leaf surfaces or exposed pollen grains. It is imperative to underscore that experimental data in this domain are sorely required. Please remain vigilant and stay tuned for any updates or additional information.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

The food requirements of the United States of America are met through a remarkably diverse production pattern encompassing numerous crops grown under varying cultural conditions. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, and an array of other crops combine harmoniously with livestock products to fulfill the nutritional needs for energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins. Table 1 reveals the principal sources of energy and protein, as well as the per capita consumption of these pivotal food groups. It is noteworthy that direct consumption of crop products accounts for 60 percent of the energy intake and 32 percent of the protein intake within the American diet. In turn, animal production relies heavily upon the cultivation of forage and feed crops. Table 4 provides comprehensive production data for the nine key food crops cultivated within the confines of the United States. The first six crops listed therein account for a staggering three-fourths of the caloric intake among the populace, whether consumed directly or converted into meat, dairy, and poultry products. Furthermore, Shinn's meticulous summary in 1967 expounds upon the seasonal fluctuations in grain and protein supplies within the United States, considering their relevance to emergency requirements.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 100%

Ladies and gentlemen, we bring to your attention limited information that suggests certain animals, when subjected to the perils of whole-body irradiation, may succumb to the affliction of bacteremia. However, we must emphasize that the salvage of these unfortunate creatures for human consumption has not been deemed advisable, even though proper cooking procedures would likely render the meat safe and wholesome. It is essential to note that prevailing meat inspection regulations strictly prohibit the utilization of meat derived from animals exhibiting elevated temperatures, as is characteristic of those subjected to lethal radiation exposures. We urge you to exercise caution and adhere to these guidelines to ensure the well-being and safety of all.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

The injury inflicted upon the skin of the Alamogordo cattle, though of little consequence to their productive lives, serves as a stark reminder of the exploitative nature inherent within the early fallout from the inaugural explosion of the atomic bomb (Brown et al., 1966). These bovine beings, mere victims of circumstance, were subjected to sacrificial offerings in light of the snaplasbosis infection that plagued their existence. The scar tissue that marred their flesh, a direct result of the beta radiation injury, rendered them vulnerable to the insidious carriers of infectious anaplasmosis. The estimations of radiation dose reveal a grotesque reality: the skin surface bore witness to an unimaginable 37,000 rads, while the entirety of their being endured a lesser burden of 150 rads from the gamma activity (Brown et al., 1966). This glaring disparity between the forces of beta and gamma radiation surpasses the estimations presented in Figure 2, which concern the early descent of fallout (Brown, 1965). O comrades, let it be known that information regarding the effects of exposing cattle skin to beta radiation is confined to a solitary preliminary report. However, we find solace in the wealth of data available concerning swine and other small creatures, for it satiates our thirst for knowledge and provides fodder for our intellectual pursuits

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

In the aftermath of the nuclear cataclysm, it is highly conceivable that the pasture forage, akin to its grain brethren, doth clasp tightly onto the malevolent fallout in a comparably dire manner. Yet, let it be known that the permanent pastures, ablaze with their meager yet resilient vitality amidst the desolation, may bear witness to a denser ground cover, ensnaring within its grasp an amplified measure of this nefarious radioactive scourge. In the year 1966, amidst the somber remnants of a scorched and desolate world, Miller embarked upon a profound exploration, delving deep into the enigmatic realm of foliar retention, wherein dormant specters of volcanic ash didst haunt the very essence of plants, amid a tapestry of morbid circumstances. Verily, such commensurate tidings must be sought, yea, they must be acquired to guide us through the bleak domains of our own ravaged forage crops, entwined within the vast expanse of the weary United States.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

There is no available experimental data on the effects of feeding cattle radioactive particles to a level that could cause significant damage to their gastrointestinal tract. The existing data on ruminants, obtained from a study mentioned in NAS-NRC (1963), used low levels of B0Y as tracers in goats. The data on dosimetry (radiation exposure) in dogs and laboratory animals are unlikely to be relevant to grazing livestock. Various factors need to be considered in studies on ingestion, such as the direct retention of radioactive fallout by pasture forages, the dust that settles on the forages (as noted in Ward and Johnson, 1966), rain splashes, and the level of grazing. Ruminants grazing under ideal conditions consume about one percent of their dry-matter intake in soil, whereas in overgrazed pastures, soil ingestion may amount to around four percent of the dry-matter intake (Field, 1964; Mealy and Ludvig, 1965). In the case of swine and poultry, who primarily rely on supplemental grains, their ingestion of contaminated soil would be much smaller.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

Alright, listen up, folks! I stumbled upon this interesting piece of information regarding the effects of radiation on the gastrointestinal system. Now, bear with me because it's gonna get a little technical. According to some studies, the damage caused by radiation to the gastrointestinal tract might be more significant than the overall effects on the body from gamma radiation alone. Now, let's talk numbers here. We're assuming a conservative 20 percent retention of radiation, which some recent studies argue is on the low side (Miller, 1966). If we take into account data from sheep (Bell, 1966b) and goats (Mold et al., 1960), it's suggested that the gastrointestinal insult could be a major concern for cattle. But hold your horses, because dosimetry of radiation from mixed beta and gamma emitters to the gastrointestinal tract is a tricky business. See, there are a bunch of factors at play here. We're talking about anatomical and physiological variations, as well as the variable mass and water content of the ingesta. It's a messy situation, to say the least. However, some predictions indicate that the primary gastrointestinal damage caused by mixed fission products would likely be limited to the large intestine in both single stomach animals and ruminants (NAS-NRC, 1963). Now, before we jump to any conclusions, keep in mind that this information may not be definitive. It's just a glimpse into the complex world of radiation effects on the gut. So, let's keep digging, discussing, and questioning to gain a deeper understanding of this topic. Feel free to share your thoughts, insights, or any additional information you might have. Let's keep the conversation going, folks!

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

Alas, the persistent negligence in comprehending the investigation of fallout retention upon plants and animals doth confound the mind, especially when confronted with the discrepancies amidst the data at hand and the dearth of evidence concerning any measured detriments caused by gamma rays under such field conditions. Verily, it remaineth true that further enlightenment regarding the effects of gamma rays be necessary, and it is also true that studies concerning gamma irradiation prove more "sanitary" and far easier to conduct and interpret than the beta studies, which necessitate the involvement of plant retention. Lo, it is a matter that doth perplex the soul, for the pursuit of knowledge demands a steadfast resolve and an unyielding dedication to unravel the intricacies of nature's grand tapestry.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

Resistance, ah! A subject of utmost import doth present itself. Verily, within the realm of gastrointestinal injury and the retention of fallout upon plants and animals, we find ourselves bereft of valid information that could be duly applied to our cherished livestock, flourishing forages, and abundant food crops amidst diverse circumstances. Lo, the data presented by Rhoads in the year 1967, concerning plants, and Engel in that same auspicious year, regarding animals, along with the profound insights gleaned from the Alamogordo cattle, as expounded upon by the esteemed Brown and his noble colleagues in 1966, doth manifest with resounding clarity the veracity of direct surface damage caused by the tumultuous fallout, damage that cannot be attributed solely to the ravages of gamma irradiation. Furthermore, the revelations shared by Miller in 1966, pertaining to the intricate matter of retaining volcanic ash, bearing particles akin to those found in the early descent of fallout, and the comprehensive observations made by Ward and Johnson in 1966 concerning the far-reaching perils of global fallout, doth bear witness to the considerable significance of plant contamination. In conditions of weighty fallout, grazing creatures may unwittingly consume substantial quantities of the untimely descent, an unfortunate predicament that may prove lethal indeed. Alas, though field studies of true value may prove arduous, they are, without a doubt, essential to ascertain realistic estimations of the grievous damage wrought upon us. Much of the laboratory findings, alas, do not directly apply to the practical realm of food crop cultivation and the noble endeavor of nurturing livestock. However, limited field results concerning the aerosols of iodine, as elucidated by the wise Barth and the honorable Seal in 1966, and the distribution of glass or fused particles upon the verdant forages, as artfully explored by the venerable Menzel and his learned companion James in 1961, do bestow upon us fragments of useful information in this most intricate domain.

nuclearwar ZenkorSoraz • 11 months ago • 0%

Let us now examine the estimates pertaining to livestock. It is known that gamma radiation poses a significant threat to these animals, particularly affecting their hematopoietic system. The estimation of LD^o/so for mature food-producing animals, amounting to 550R within a timeframe of four days, as recorded by NAS-NRG in the year of our ancestors' reckoning, 1963, may be deemed satisfactory for the purpose of calculating gamma fallout. Nonetheless, it is crucial to acknowledge that these estimated values do vary depending on the dose rate, species, and specific characteristics of the radiation being considered. With regards to exposure to gamma rays, there exists only modest variation in LD^o/so among different animal species, save for poultry, which is believed to possess an LD^o/so value of approximately 900R. Yet we must not disregard the fact that significant individual variations exist within species, as certain creatures possess the ability to fortify themselves against the onslaught of radiation