Max Ritter

@maxritter.bsky.social

Mechanical designer specializing in hygienic processing systems for food🧀, beverage🍺, and pharma💊 applications. Wisconsin. He/Him. #STEM

Hi Bluesky. I’m officially asking my network for help. It’s been a tough 10 months on the job market, and I am actively seeking policy and policy-adjacent roles in agricultural emissions, greenhouse gas mitigation, air quality, and biotechnology regulation. 🧵

I would likely be brought in front of my employer’s HR department if I linked to it so I won’t, but people, if you’re not enjoying The Onion’s InfoWars, you are missing out on the greatest comedy of the age

I remember watching the first episode of Peaky Blinders with my dad when it came out, and the episode was great, but it wasn’t until Sam Neill’s Inspector Campbell had his first big scene that we turned to each other and said “this just got good” RIP to the legend

Alan Grant from Jurassic ParkInspector Campbell from Peaky Blinders

In Idaho, 45 people have been confirmed to be infected with Campylobacter because they drank raw milk, with several others also sick. Campy is a bacteria that causes diarrhea and stomach cramps, and in 1-5% of cases, can cause reactive arthritis that lasts for months.

Nearly 60 Idahoans sick after drinking raw milk in past two weeks, officials say • Idaho Capital Sun

The Department of Health and Welfare didn't disclose the names of dairies in North Idaho and southern Idaho that are linked to the outbreaks.

idahocapitalsun.com

In moments like these, When rain clouds Tease me from near hills, Having skirted the valleys In shades of grey, I am aware of the drought; The parts that beg for Water for this fire. Quench me, Rain down on my soul Let me feel The heat that rises From cool drops On hot skin Sizzling with passion.

Dark grey rain clouds gather over distant hills beyond a lush tropical garden. Tall green foliage, banana leaves, and flowering trees frame the view, while the landscape below waits beneath a heavy sky that hints at an approaching shower. The scene feels still, expectant, and full of the promise of rain.

Saw the #Backrooms movie the other day. One of the eeriest, best horror movies I have seen in a long time. Very scary without needing a bunch of jump scares. I'm a huge fan of the Kane Parsons YouTube short films, so glad he got to make a full movie based on his art!

Idaho health officials are investigating how nearly 60 people got sick after drinking raw milk in the past two weeks. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says they didn't name two dairies potentially linked to the outbreak “because this is a potential risk for any raw milk producer.”

Nearly 60 Idahoans sick after drinking raw milk in past two weeks, officials say • Idaho Capital Sun

The Department of Health and Welfare didn't disclose the names of dairies in North Idaho and southern Idaho that are linked to the outbreaks.

idahocapitalsun.com

In the Late 1800s and early 1900s, pasteurization of milk saved millions of lives. It is an extremely simple process which just heats the milk enough to prevent foodborne illnesses without affecting taste. Tuberculosis, for example, was being transmitted through contaminated milk.

Every once in a while I log back into the old site and am immediately reminded why I left in the first place. Appreciate everyone here making it a healthy online environment 😊