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What type of sunlight does Mandacaru need?
What type of sunlight does Mandacaru need?
Mandacaru needs a lot of bright sunlight. As full-sun plants, they can thrive when given direct light or bright indirect sun. Some types may be able to survive with partial sun, but more sunlight is generally better.
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A species of Cereus, Also known as Queen-of-the-night
Botanical name: Cereus jamacaru
Genus: Cereus
Mandacaru is a spiny flowering succulent tree that has no leaves. In spring, the blossoms bloom at dusk and wither by the morning. In the past, it has been used for timber and construction or feed for livestock at times of drought; now, it can be used as a living fence or as an ornamental.
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Cactus are popular choices to plant in pots or in gardens for ornamental effect. They often have succulent stems, are commonly covered with thorns, and give delicate flowers. Most plants of Cactaceae family are resistant to drought, need sufficient sunlight, and are easy to care for.
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John Binder | Breitbart News
An illegal alien from China has been charged with setting fire to the more than 1oo-years-old First Baptist Church Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama.
Xiaoquin Yan, 27-years-old, first arrived in the United States on an F-1 student visa to attend a university in Alabama. Eventually, reports indicate that Yan overstayed her visa and became an illegal alien living in the U.S.
This week, Yan was charged with second-degree arson after being identified thanks to video footage. Court records suggest that Yan started four fires in the sanctuary of the church and office spaces using a flame that was then used to "ignite an ignitable liquid." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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5G / New Radio Use Cases
5G or New Radio (NR) is a next (fifth) generation of mobile networks after LTE (the forth generation). While next versions of LTE specifications are under development and there will be further LTE evolution, there is a new standard published that defines 5G. During early days of LTE it was developed primary to provide subscribers with Mobile Broadband services (MBB) based on IP connectivity. Later LTE specifications were extended with new functionality to support another use cases as well. For example new functionality includes an ability to support a massive number of low cost devices for IoT (Internet of Things) use cases that have specific and different requirements comparing to initial MBB use cases. In contrast to LTE 5G covers the following three classes of use cases from the beginning:
- enhanced Mobile BroadBand (eMBB)
- massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC)
- Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communication (URLLC)
eMBB (enhanced Mobile BroadBand)
eMBB is more or less straightforward evolution of mobile networks (as it was mentioned above MBB is an initial use case for LTE). 5G should push further network throughput and enhance user experience. For 5G target throughput is up to 20 Gbps in downlink channel (i.e. from a base station to user equipment). To meet this requirement new frequency bands are needed for 5G to form channel with bandwidth of up to 1 GHz. Another enablers of such high throughputs are multi-antenna transmission and beamforming. There are not so many free bands in low frequencies (<6 GHz) as most of bands are allocated already. So to have ultra wide channels 5G networks can be launched using millimeter waves (e.g. 28 GHz). In this range there are quite many free bands that can be allocated to provide mobile wireless services. While low frequencies (ideally <1 GHz) are used to provide appropriate network coverage.Multi-antenna transmission is an important component of 5G network especially in high bands where waves propagation is very limited. Multi-antenna transmission improves network coverage and increases spectral efficiency. Below there is a table that shows an order of peak rates per frequency band (source).
Band, GHz | Bandwidth, MHz | MIMO | Peak Rate, Gbps |
24 - 28 | 1000 | 2х2 / 4х4 | 10 / 20 |
3.3 - 4.9 | 100 | 4х4 | 2 |
<1 | 20 | 2х2 | 0.2 |
mMTC (massive Machine-Type Communication)
mMTC is about a massive number of devices such as various sensors and meters, remote equipment monitoring and so on. Typically these devices are low cost (<5$). Another distinctive feature of such devices is very low energy consumption and relatively small amount of transmitted data. So high rates are not required for this use cases. While an ability to support a lot of devices that infrequently transmit small packets (usually delay tolerant) and effective UE (User Equipment) energy saving features are key building blocks in this area.URLLC (Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communication)
These class of use cases is partially (or even mostly) about machine-to-machine communication as well as the one above. But in contrast to the previous one this class is also about ultra low latency (<1 ms in one direction) and extremely high reliability. Examples that fall into this bucket are factory automation, traffic safety and Vehical to Everything (V2X), robots control and remote medicine and so on. To meet requirements raised by this class of use cases there is a specific set of 5G features specified. For example support of mini-slot that allows to transmit data within a part of slot (aka TTI in LTE). That reduces transmission time on radio link between gNB (base station) and UE (user equipment). Moreover in 5G there are much more strong requirements on data processing time in gNB and UE, i.e. allowed time to process data is much shorter (comparing to LTE).5G / New Radio Requirements
As it can be noticed from listed above classes of use cases there is quite wide set of requirements for 5G. Moreover there are some contradicting requirements. This aspect brings additional difficulties and challenges for specification designers and network equipment vendors when they implement these specifications (as well as there are certain challenges during 5G networks deployment). Below in a table key 5G requirements are listed. It should be mentioned that it's hardly possible that all listed below requirements will be met simultaneously (e.g. all subscribers in a network have 20 Gbps rate and latency <1 ms). So the most part of below requirements represent corner cases that theoretically achievable with certain conditions or limitations.KPI | Requirement | Comments |
Peak Data Rate | DL: 20 Gbps UL: 10 Gbps |
assuming error-free radio conditions, all radio resources are in use and assigned to a single user equipment |
Peak Spectral Efficiency | DL: 30 bps/Hz UL: 15 bps/Hz |
see comment above |
Bandwidth | between MHz and GHz | 5G specifications are very flexible that allows efficient channels utilization of different bandwidth from MHz and up to GHz |
User Plan Latency | URLLC: 0.5 ms eMBB: 4 ms |
These values are defined for one way data transmission |
Reliability | URLLC: 1-10-5 eV2X: 1-10-5 |
It sets the success probability of transmitting X bytes within a certain delay. URLLC: X = 32 bytes, user plane latency 1 ms eV2X: X = 300 bytes, user plan latency 3-10 ms |
Coverage | 164 dB | This parameter sets MaxCL (Maximum Coupling Loss) that represents the maximum loss that a system can tolerate to correctly decode data. MaxCL is a difference between transmission power and receiver sensitivity. Current value is set assuming data rate of 160 bps |
UE Battery Life | >10 years and 15 years is desirable |
This KPI is defined for mMTC use case only. UE battery life is defined as the battery life of the UE without recharge. Here the following data rates assumed: UL <200 bytes and DL <20 bytes per day. |
User Experienced Data Rate | DL: 100 Mbps UL: 50 Mbps |
User experienced data rate is the 5% of the user throughput. |
Connection Density | 1 000 000 device/km2 | |
Mobility | 500 km/h | Mobility is defined as the maximum user speed at which a defined QoS can be achieved. |
The table above contains only key 5G requirement the rest and further details can be found at 3GPP TR 38.913 "Study on Scenarios and Requirements for Next Generation Access Technologies".


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Teachers encouraged to use Bebras competition to get students thinking critically, digitally
HISD is already leading the way with its digital transformation in the classroom, and now teachers are being encouraged to participate in a competition that will get their students thinking like Global Graduates.
The Bebras Global Computational Thinking Challenge, which takes place Nov. 9–21, is a 45-minute exercise thatchallenges students in grades 5–12 to tackle a variety of interactive computing challenges. The exercised are designed to get them excited about computing through tasks that do not require prior knowledge of digital technology.
"The Bebras Challenge provides an easy access point for both teachers and students who might not have experience with computational thinking," said Adam Stephens, officer of Innovative Curriculum. "This challenge allows us to address the common misconception that computational thinking can only be taught in the math or technology classrooms. In fact,concepts like pattern recognition and data analysis arethe basis of computational thinking."
Stephens added that through these challenges, students refine the Global Graduate skills and abilities that every HISD graduate should possess.
"We want our students to sharpen their skills when it comes to attributes such as critical thinking, communication, adaptability, decision-making, and leadership," he said. "The Bebras challenge will do just that."
Technology and computer science teachers can choose the days and times that best suit their class schedules during the challenge. Campuses with large enrollments and/or limited lab space can elect to run the challenge on multiple days. Students can also participate in this online challenge in their classrooms, after-school clubs, or at home.
For more information or to register, please visit www.bebraschallenge.org.


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By Jim Ellis — Monday, Oct. 17, 2022
Louisiana: Sen. Kennedy Poised for Outright Win — Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy (R) is on the ballot for a second term and a just released Public Policy Polling survey (Oct. 10-11; 633 likely Louisiana general election voters; interactive voice response system & text) projects that his outright win is probable. Sen. Kennedy leads retired Navy officer Luke Mixon (D) and community organizer Gary Chambers (D), 53-16-8 percent.Even after the PPP surveyors posed negative questions about Sen. Kennedy in an effort to push respondents away from him, the ballot test did not change. On election night, expect Sen. Kennedy to be re-elected in Louisiana's jungle primary system with a majority vote and thus avoiding a secondary Dec. 10 runoff election.
Georgia: As Close as Ever — Despite the serious attacks that Republican Herschel Walker has absorbed over the past 10 days, a series of three polls, including one from a Democratic source, finds little change in the senatorial campaign battle that pits the former football star against Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock.
All three of the polls were conducted over the Oct. 8-11 period, with sample sizes ranging from 717 to 1,084, using multiple sampling techniques. Moore Information actually sees Walker leading the race, 46-44 percent. The Trafalgar Group posts a similar 46-45 percent cut, but with Sen. Warnock on top. Civiqs, polling for the Daily Kos Elections website, gives Warnock his best showing, but even that is a tepid, 49-46 percent.
Utah: McMullin Tops Sen. Lee in Poll — The Hill Research Consultants, polling for the Put Utah First Super PAC (Oct. 5-11; 500 likely Utah general election voters; live interview & online) has found Independent Evan McMullin posting his first significant lead over Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R). The ballot test reveals a 46-42 percent McMullin edge over the two-term incumbent. Sen. Lee's favorability index has gone south, and now reaches a 42:52 percent favorable to unfavorable ratio. The failure of Utah's junior senator, Mitt Romney (R), to endorse Sen. Lee has also attracted a large amount of attention. This is another race to watch as the election cycle continues to wind down.
Georgia: Two More Surveys Find Gov. Kemp with the Advantage — Two of the three pollsters that surveyed the Georgia Senate race (see above) also released numbers for the Peach State governor's campaign. Both the Trafalgar Group and Civiqs, polling for the Daily Kos Elections website, find that Gov. Brian Kemp has a lead beyond the polling margin of error over 2018 gubernatorial nominee and former state House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams (D). Trafalgar sees the governor holding a nine-point advantage over Abrams, 53-44 percent. Civiqs projects a closer contest, posting the Governor to a 51-46 percent edge.
In 2022, a total of 40 polls have been publicly released of the Georgia Governor's campaign, and Kemp has the lead in 39 of these surveys.


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Legends of motor sports »
The 24 hours of Le Mans are regarded as the hardest race in the world. On the traditional racing court the best drivers converge in order to prove their vehicles´ reliability and state of the art in a merciless crucial test. Because of the daredevil duels with dramatic climaxes the magical attraction of the Circuit d´Endurance de la Sarthe still persists today and fascinates racing fans worldwide. On this street circuit legends were born and racing history was written.
From the first holding of the Le Mans Series in the year 1923 till 1939 it were the successful models of the brands Chenard & Walcker, Bentley, Lorraine-Dietrich, Alfa-Romeo, Lagonda, Bugatti and Delahaye, which could place themselves firmly in the myth and history of the 24 Heures du Mans by at least one victory in the overall results. In the series of paintings of the overall winners in my project "Racing Legends - Le Mans" I will bring the history of these heroes of early racing sports back to life.
Racing Legends - Le Mans
Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 5,6 m
Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 4,2 m
Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 3,0 m and 2,0 x 1,4 m
Le Mans News
In the news section of the page "Up to date" you will find further information on my project Racing Legends – Le Mans. Among other things I report about my appearance at the trade fair Techno Classica in Essen in 2014, where I was given the opportunity to exhibit my artworks as well.


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- -Chinese movie by director Feng Xiaogang based on the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 that took the lives of 240,000 people.
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Based on the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 that took the lives of 240,000 people.
Aftershock is a 2010 Chinese disaster-drama film directed by Feng Xiaogang and produced by Huayi Brothers, starring Zhang Zifeng, Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Chen Daoming, Lu Yi, Zhang Guoqiang and Li Chen. The film depicts the aftermath of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. It was released in China on 22 July 2010, and is the first "big commercial film" IMAX film created outside the United States. The film was a major box office success, and has grossed more than US$100 million at the Chinese box office.
Aftershock by Feng Xiaogang Movie Trailer
Li Yuanni and her husband, Fang Daqiang, and their twin children, Fang Deng and Fang Da, live in a small apartment in Tangshan. One night in 1976, after putting their children to bed, the couple make love in the back of their truck. An earthquake suddenly breaks out, causing buildings to crumble and disintegrate. While rushing back to save their children, Li is pulled back by her husband, who runs ahead of her and is instantly crushed by falling debris. Their apartment block collapses and traps their children under a pile of rubble.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, a rescue team informs Li that her twins are trapped under a large slab of concrete. Lifting up the slab in any way will cause one of her children to die, so she can only choose one to save. Feeling heartbroken, Li decides to save her son, Fang Da. The girl, Fang Deng, survives and regains consciousness later to find herself among several dead bodies.
Assumed to be an orphan, Fang Deng is adopted by a military couple, Wang Deqing and Dong Guilan, who bring her back to their home in Beijing. She is renamed to "Wang Deng" after taking on her adoptive father's surname. Ten years later, she moves away from home to study in a medical school in Hangzhou, where she meets a graduate student, Yang Zhi, and begins an intimate relationship with him. In her third year, Fang Deng's adoptive mother becomes critically ill. Before dying, she asks Fang Deng to use the money they saved to find her real family. Fang Deng finds out that she is pregnant later. Despite being pressured by Yang Zhi to undergo an abortion, she refuses to abandon her child and secretly drops out of university and loses contact with Yang and her adoptive father.
In the meantime, Fang Da's grandmother and aunt had wanted him to live with them in Jinan, Shandong Province but eventually decided to let him remain behind in Tangshan with his mother. The earthquake had claimed his left arm, rendering him physically disabled. After deciding to not take the National Higher Education Entrance Examination despite his mother's insistence, Fang Da starts working as a cycle rickshaw driver and eventually becomes the boss of a successful travel agency in Hangzhou. He marries and has a son, Diandian, with his wife.
After a period of four years, Fang Deng brings along her daughter, also named Diandian, and reunites with her adoptive father. She apologises and reconciles with him. On Lunar New Year's Eve, she tells her adoptive father that she is getting married to a foreigner and will be emigrating to Vancouver with her daughter.
In 2008, Fang Deng sees the earthquake in Sichuan on television. She immediately volunteers to join rescuers and returns to China. Fang Da has also decided to help in the rescue efforts. While taking a break, Fang Deng overhears Fang Da talking about the Tangshan earthquake. She reunites herself with her brother, and they both decide to visit their mother. At first, Fang Deng is angry at her mother for abandoning her. Later, after realising the remorse, emotional agony and guilt that her mother had gone through, she forgives her mother.
The screen then cuts to a stone memorial in Tangshan with the names of all the 240,000 victims of the earthquake. [wikipedia]


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Your Guide to Low FODMAP Diet and Recipes
No more pain in the gut! The doc says you or a loved one has a gut disorder? Here's how to eat your way to better health.
Low FODMAP Fish Chowder by Fodmap Everyday
According to Monash University in Australia, 15% of people across the world are affected by IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a chronic disease that's … well, a pain in the gut.
This statistic means one in seven of us has experienced recurrent abdominal pain associated with gastrointestinal issues. These may include gas build-up and flatulence, bloating, constipation, cramping, diarrhea, and other uncomfortable unpleasantness such as bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) that can even affect the small intestine. On top of that, 3 million Americans suffer from IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Although there's no cure for these diseases, the good news is that sufferers can eat their way to better health. The solution starts with identifying their trigger foods following a temporary diet called low FODMAP.
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What should you not eat on the FODMAP diet? >>
What can you eat on a FODMAP diet? >>
A dietitian weighs in: One size does not fit all >>
Who should try the FODMAP diet >>
Who should not try the FODMAP diet >>
How to start a low FODMAP diet >>
Note: The Yummly Meal Planner is available to paid subscribers.
What is FODMAP?
Scientifically, FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. All of these are short-chain polysaccharides (carbohydrates) that are fermented by gut bacteria … which is just a polite way of saying food that, in some folks, causes a whole lot of gastrointestinal upset. A low FODMAP diet is one that avoids these foods.
What should you not eat on the FODMAP diet?
Common high-FODMAP culprits to avoid, per Johns Hopkins Medicine and Monash University include the following food list:
Wheat, rye, and barley, which contain fructans (large molecules of fructose — fruit sugar — that is found in many plants, not just fruit); also coconut flour
Dairy products containing lactose, including milk, ice cream, and yogurt, and soft cheeses like cottage, cream, and ricotta
Legumes and pulses (beans and lentils), which tend to be high in galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS, non-digestible complex carbohydrates)
Vegetables with fructans and mannitol (a type of carbohydrate), like artichokes, asparagus, beets, butternut squash, cauliflower, celery, chicory, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, okra, onions, shallots, snow peas or peas of any kind, and sweet potatoes
Fruit with high concentrations of sorbitol (a sugar alcohol that's also in some artificial sweeteners) and fructose, such as apricots, apples, blackberries, cherries, dried fruit, figs, fruit juices, mangoes, peaches, pears, plums, and watermelon
Sugars and sweeteners that include fructose, like honey, agave nectar, or high fructose corn syrup
Sugar-free products that are polyols, such as erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol, and any of the –ols
Cashews and pistachios, which have more GOS and fructans than other nuts
Certain fiber-boosting ingredients like inulin and chicory
What can you eat on a FODMAP diet?
It may seem intimidating to cut out so many items, but not to worry — there are plenty of low FODMAP foods that you can still enjoy. Go to town on:
Plain cooked meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, and soy-based products like tofu or tempeh
Wheat-free, rye-free, barley-free, and gluten-free grain foods like corn (in small quantities), millet, oats, quinoa, rice, spelt, and tapioca
Almond milk, rice milk, and soy milk
Butter, hard cheeses, brie, cheddar, and feta cheese
Lactose- or dairy-free ice creams that don't use the above sweeteners
Sparing use of natural sweeteners like granulated sugar, maple syrup, molasses, rice syrup, stevia, and dark chocolate, and the artificial sweeteners aspartame, saccharin, and sucrose
Vegetables including bean sprouts, bok choy, bell peppers, broccoli and Brussels sprouts (in low to moderate amounts), cabbage, carrots, chives, choy sum, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, kale, lettuce, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, turnips, and zucchini
Fruits including avocados (in moderate amounts), semi-ripe bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, grapes, kiwi, limes, oranges, papaya, pineapple, rhubarb, and strawberries
Nuts including macadamias, peanuts, pepitas, and walnuts
Oils, including avocado oil, canola oil, coconut oil, and olive oil
A dietitian weighs in: One size does not fit all
A common misconception is that a low FODMAP diet is a long-term solution. However, the truth is that it's a temporary, diagnostic elimination diet. This is great news, as Casey McCoy, MPH, RDN points out. "It's completely unrealistic to eliminate all high FODMAP foods forever — there are so many foods on that list!"
Rather, the goal is to identify foods that have negative effects on one's personal gut biome. McCoy explains, "Everyone's body is different, so IBS treatments are individualized. Someone with IBS might be fine with dairy but not be able to eat legumes — someone else might have a big problem with dairy but onions are fine. That's why it's not one size fits all.
"But because IBS is a functional gut disorder — which means it doesn't involve any physical changes to the gut like strictures or damage — it's also diagnosed usually by a process of elimination," McCoy elaborates. "Usually, doctors will test for other conditions, such as celiac, Crohn's, lactose intolerance, etc., and if all those come up negative then you would get a diagnosis of IBS. When patients with IBS are sent to me, their providers have usually already discussed low FODMAP interventions. Ultimately, the person will have a list of trigger foods and safe foods, which can really help with peace of mind when eating, as anxiety around food can be a trigger on its own for gastrointestinal distress."
Who should try the FODMAP diet
Basically, people who exhibit symptoms or have been diagnosed with IBS or IBD may find a low FODMAP eating plan beneficial, and research indicates relief for up to 86% of those who try it.
Typically, this experiment should be undertaken under the advisement of a medical professional and with a registered dietitian, since "an RD can help identify which components of the diet may be triggering and work with you to find alternatives without prescribing anything restrictive," McCoy says. "We would also likely recommend keeping a food journal along with tracking symptom severity and onset to learn more about patterns." This can be a life-changer for those who suffer from digestive disorders.
Who should not try the FODMAP diet
On the other hand, McCoy advises, "Because of how restrictive it is, low FODMAP diets are not recommended for folks with eating disorders, even though GI issues are common for this group."
Therefore, it's important for patients to be transparent with their medical doctors "so that they have a good sense of their patient's relationship with food before they recommend more restriction," McCoy cautions. Instead, McCoy's suggestion is to consider a Gentle FODMAP plan to eliminate only the top ten trigger foods, and to work with a registered dietitian to create a custom plan.
How to start a low FODMAP diet
There are two phases of FODMAP diets: elimination and reintroduction. The first part of the process takes at least two and no more than six weeks. In McCoy's experience, patients should start to see improvement by two weeks. "If they don't, they should stop. It means their symptoms are not related to high FODMAP foods."
The second phase is a slow, single-ingredient reintroduction. "I like to start with foods that are staples in their diet like wheat or dairy, starting small, and going up slowly," McCoy says. "Usually, I do this one week at a time. For example, on Day 1, start with a small slice of bread. Wait a day, try again. Wait another day and try it in larger quantities. This can help the patient see if they have a threshold before symptoms arise or if it's a 'safe' food."
This time-consuming step is important to do in silos for clearer-cut determination if a food item is a gut offender for the individual or not. After that, you'll know what you can and cannot eat in the long term and be able to get back to enjoying food without fear.
Low FODMAP recipes
As you work with a health care practitioner and dietitian on your own low FODMAP diet plan, here are some of the best low FODMAP recipes to cook to help you feel better sooner.
Low FODMAP breakfast recipes
Starting the most important meal of the day on track is a great way to set the tone for following low FODMAP guidelines. Here are some ideas to get you started.
5 Ingredient Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Frittata
If you're a fan of savory breakfasts, you're in luck. This healthy and filling frittata does not include high-FODMAP ingredients like onions and mushrooms that you need to avoid, but loads up on gut-friendly spinach, eggs, and Parmesan.
Country Breakfast Skillet
Start the first day of your new diet with a sizzle! This easy recipe is indulgent, hearty, and rich, making you easily forget that you're on any kind of restriction at all.
Paleo Blueberry Muffins
Did you think you'd have to give up baked goods to go FODMAP-friendly? An easy cheat is to go gluten-free and Paleo! This tasty recipe uses almond flour and arrowroot flour instead of all-purpose flour, with a little xanthum gum to hold them together, plus maple syrup and coconut oil.
Low FODMAP Jelly Donuts
Bet you didn't see this one coming! Using gluten-free flour puts this recipe on the safe foods list. You can swap other berry jams for strawberry in the filling, too, but just make sure it's real sugar and not a low-calorie swap in the ingredients.
Low FODMAP main dish recipes
Believe it or not, you still have a lot of options for fantastic, filling entrees, even when following the restrictive guidelines of this elimination diet. These recipes make it easy to stick to it!
Beef pad Thai (pad Thai neua)
One of the best things about this recipe is that it already traditionally calls for gluten-free noodles, so there's no feeling of sacrifice in the dish. Instead of garlic, which isn't allowed on a FODMAP diet, it calls for garlic chives (substitute regular chives if they're not available). You'll want to track down a gluten-free oyster sauce so you don't have to miss out on that flavor-packing ingredient.
Crispy Skillet Chicken
You don't need a lot of fuss or frou-frou to make chicken great if you get good quality meat, pay attention to the skin, and let simple seasonings take the lead.
Whole30 Mini Turkey Meatloaf
We have the whole gluten-free movement to thank for recipes like this, where almond flour steps in for breadcrumbs without missing a beat. Just check your ketchup for garlic and enjoy with a FODMAP-friendly-sized portion of white (not sweet!) potatoes and veggies.
Bacon Spinach Risotto
Celery is actually considered high-FODMAP in quantity, but low in this portion size. You can omit if you like, since it's really the tomatoes, spinach, bacon, and cheeses that star. Best of all, red wine is low FODMAP when it's only a glass, so go ahead and have one from the bottle you'll open for this entrée.
Parmesan and Paprika Baked Cod
When you choose a recipe like this one, that means fewer ingredients to check for FODMAP restrictions. This simple but fancy recipe offers plenty of punch using only a handful of bold, concentrated flavors. It's low-carb, low-calorie, and gluten-free, too.
Glazed Salmon Fillets
Deep, savory flavors make this salmon stand out and just might become your go-to East-meets-West recipe. Feel free to use the green tops of scallions, but discard the white bulbs, which are the part of the vegetable that contains fructans.
Low FODMAP salads and soups
What's better than a soup and salad meal to make you feel instantly like you're doing your body good? These recipes go from intuition to truth, with low FODMAP components that will help your belly feel full and healthy.
Wedge Salad
Rejoice! A classic wedge salad is actually delightfully low in FODMAPs, and a perfect side for a nice hunk of FODMAP-friendly grilled steak or chicken. Aged cheeses, including blue, are low in sugar and lactose, and the homemade dressing is based on lactose-free sour cream and yogurt … the good news keeps on coming with this side!
Blueberry Spinach Salad
A delightful medley of tastes and textures, this summery salad is easily adaptable into a main dish with the simple addition of a protein. Not only is this salad negligible in FODMAPs, it's also chock-full of heart-healthy ingredients.
Healing Carrot Turmeric Ginger Soup
Soothe that suffering belly with this healthy, rich soup that packs plenty of anti-inflammatory power into every spoonful. You can opt for lactose-free Greek yogurt to finish it off, or skip it if you don't care for that added zip.
Low FODMAP Fish Chowder
Did you think that rich, creamy soups were out of rotation in your elimination diet? This recipe is set to prove you wrong with the simple switches of lactose-free cream instead of regular whipping cream, and the green part of the leek instead of the white (but be sure to finely chop it, as it can be fibrous).
Explore more healthy cooking options
What does "healthy" mean for you? Keep exploring with these next articles.


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Ripple's XRP received a major boost when Canada's new National Digital Asset Exchange (NDAX) said that it will allow Canadian dollar (CAD) to XRP trading on its platform. In an effort to attract new users, the exchange has said that it will be allowing free deposits the entire of this year. The exchange was soft launched on May 18.
NDAX Soft Launch
NDAX was launched to a few people on May 18 this year. Official operations began on May 31 without much fanfare as the exchange waited for the completion of the stress test. The exchange is a little different from others in that the fiat amount (CAD) that its clients' deposits will be going to a different bank account held by a credible Canadian banking institution.
The exchange has also introduced other juicy features to give it a competitive advantage over the other exchanges in the country. For instance, the exchange will provide deep liquidity to allow for bigger transactions. Moreover, it will support instant verification of ID. The exchange's fees for trading and transaction are incomparable to those provided by the other exchanges. NDAX will also have institutional type security. The other features on the new exchange include interface e-Transfer and bank draft.
The Exchange Comes With More Features To Enhance Security
NDAX is determined to ensure that its clients feel more secure when trading on the exchange. The exchange will use multi-signature technology that will ensure that the security on the exchange is not compromised anyhow. Moreover, 98 percent of the Cryptocurrencies will be held in cold storage. And unlike most exchanges that operate without any regulation, NDAX is operating as a Monetary Service Business. Consequently, it is regulated by the country's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).
A Major Victory For XRP Users in Canada
Ripple's XRP availability on the Canadian exchange is good news to many people in the country. The other two exchanges in the country, Coinsquare and QuadrigaCX don't support the currency. The announcement by NDAX is, therefore, a significant development for the Cryptocurrency, as it will allow traders in the country to easily access it. XRP is now in a good position to compete with other virtual currencies in the Canadian market such as LTC, BCH, BTC, and ETH.
Why The Users Should Embrace This Platform
NDAX had earlier told users to embrace the platform and feel more comfortable as it is the most advanced Cryptocurrency exchange. The company has said that its stress test was intended to enhance the website prior to launching officially. The exchange, therefore, opted for the soft launch to allow for the stress test.
NDAX has said that its acceptance of anti-money laundering practices and the regulations by FINTRAC will allow its clients to easily deposit their accounts and trade Cryptocurrencies in an easy, fast, and secure way. The exchange has also confirmed that it has fully complied with the anti-terrorist financing policies. The exchange hopes that the new features it has introduced will boost profits for the traders making it the preferred exchange for many users.


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Client Name: Dream Warehouse
Project Category: Website Design, Website Development
Project URL: https://dreamwarehouse.co.uk/
Created: 2020
Platform: Magento
We kept the design of this website very simple. Black blocks with plenty of white. The buttons for purchasing or calling the store are red. The white is to show-off their stunning range of furniture, without the customers getting overwhelmed and confused. we made sure that the images were large, and that no more than 6 products are shown on one page. Very easy for the customers to browse. The store has a range of thousands of products. We did not want the customers to get confused and frustrated when browsing the products.
The photographs were supplied by our clients. These photos are the only places with colour. This also led us to create a monochrome site. Let the products stand out and speak for themselves.
We used the Magento Platform for creating this site. This is an open source software. Which means that it is free to use. It is also one of the most popular e-commerce platforms in the world. This give our client the confidence to be able to approach any Web Developers, Graphic Designers, Marketers in the future for further work. Magento is the industry standard used globally.
The client's staff were given training on how to update the website with new products, and basic content. There are free resources widely available on further Magento training. However, our clients have opted to have us maintaining the site for advanced security and design /development work.
When the staff login to their site, they have a wealth of information available to them. Dashboard data provides a snapshot of lifetime sales, average order amount, recent orders, and search terms. The chart shows completed orders and amounts for the selected date range, and can be generated from either dynamic, real-time data, or historical aggregated data.


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How to Clean Plastic Aquarium Plants – 7 Easy to Follow Steps
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It can be frustrating to see the dreaded algae or opportunistic debris take over your plastic aquarium plants. Luckily, there is a solution to easily take care of this problem!
Plastic aquarium plant decorations—also known as artificial plants—come in a variety of colors and styles to suit your personal preferences. Some may look fake and very brightly colored, or some may look much more realistic. Most aquarists will keep several plastic plants in their aquarium to provide shelter for tank inhabitants and surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow on. Plus, adding a dash of color.
A bonus to plastic plants is that they are relatively inexpensive and widely available at most pet stores. Unlike their live counterparts, plastic aquarium plants are fairly easy to clean.
How to Determine When Should You Clean Your Plastic Aquarium Plants
Aquarium décor will require a good cleaning when a plant is covered in unwanted algae growth. Likewise, you'll want to clean the plants when removing a decoration, cleaning the tank, or preparing them for storage. Be careful not clean too many decorations at once, as the surface holds an establishment of natural nitrifying bacteria.
Note: It is NOT endorsed to clean aquarium decorations with harsh household chemicals such as bleach solutions, as it may fade the plant's colors and release the chemicals back into the water via leftover residue.
Before You Start
Have a bucket, medical-grade gloves, a safe cleaning agent (optional), a towel, and an area where you can easily clean up spilled water.
The 7-Step Tutorial for Cleaning Your Plastic Aquarium Plants:
1. Removal
Remove all the plastic plants you want to clean, and it is easier to remove the plants during a water change when the water level is low enough for you to remove the plants from the substrate. You can also use a net to hoist the plant up till your hand can reach it and pull the plant out.
2. Rinsing
Once you have removed the plants, it is time to rinse the plants under lukewarm tap water. Place the plants under the tap and swish the plants through the water to make sure the whole surface is wet. Debris particles should begin to loosen from the plants and wash off, except for algae.
3. Soaking
Once you have rinsed the debris off the plants, fill up a bucket with 60% boiled water and 40% cold tap water. A safe cleaning agent should be added such as the API aquarium safe cleaning spray, which can be applied to the surface of the plant. You can even add pure apple cider vinegar with the ratio of 1 teaspoon per 5 liters. Submerge the plants in the bucket and soak them for 20 minutes. This will soften the debris or algae making it easier to clean. A cleaning agent is not necessary if you do not want to expose your inhabitants to any leftover residue, boiling water should suffice.
4. Scrubbing
Take an old toothbrush or an aquarium scrubbing brush such as the Marina cleaning brush or the Marina brush kit. Begin scrubbing the surface of the leaves, stems, and base to remove dirt and algae.
5. Washing
Empty the bucket of soiled water and refill with cold tap water. Lightly run your fingers over the plant's surface to remove cleaning residue. Let the newly cleaned plants soak for 10 minutes.
6. Rinse and dry
Thoroughly rinse the plants under cold water for several minutes and place them on a clean towel or surface in the sun for 20 to 30 minutes. Take the clean towel and wipe the plants down till they are completely dry.
7. Return the plants to the aquarium
Once you have completed the steps and your plants do not have any remaining cleaning agent residue (the plant should not have a smell), your plants have been successfully cleaned! You can then add the plants back to the aquarium or set them aside for storage. If the plastic plants regularly get dirty, you should look further into what is causing this problem so you can deter this from happening again.


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Many of us have artistic passions we are interested in pursuing, but aren't, due to a number of reasons. Whether it's because we don't have time, or just don't have the skills or funds to do so, our artistic passions define who we really are inside and it is very important that we at least try to practice them as much as we can. But with very busy schedules, limited energy, and controlled funds, how can we do so? The answer is within us, literally: through lucid dreams and binaural beats!
What are lucid dreams? Binaural beats?
Lucid dreams are dreams where the dreamer is fully aware and in control of their dream. We have discussed this numerous times before, and have many guides that can help, which you can find in our blog. But the most important thing that you need to know about lucid dreams is that the experience feels very, very real and that whatever the dreamer feels inside the dream translates to real life, in one form or another.
Binaural beats are a form of brainwave entertainment and sound/music therapy that stimulates certain brainwave patterns that have different benefits for the mind and body, ranging from creativity to memory, to focus, to proper bodily healing, and everything in between. Listening to binaural beats on a regular basis will constantly give these benefits and improve both the mind and the body's capabilities.
How does it work for artistry?
We have previously discussed what lucid dreaming and binaural beats do for athletic performance and losing weight in previous posts. How it works, is that lucid dreaming allows the dreamer to create a dream wherein they are able to do a specific set of movements, whether it be a basketball jump shot or simply running or controlling their diet and appetite, with binaural beats stimulating specific brainwaves to reinforce what they have done in the dream.
The same works for artistic passions, although there are slight differences that need to be done in order to focus more on the creativity and out-of-the-box thinking that are required for artistic pursuits like painting, sculpting, dancing, singing, and many others.
How to get started
While there are various ways to approach this, lucid dreaming to pursue your artistic passions have basic general steps that need to be followed in order for it to work.
1. Visualize and set your intent early – As the day starts, reinforce the idea that in the night to follow, you will lucid dream and pursue an artistic passion. This is important as it conditions the mind to work towards this goal for many hours before you actually sleep. Visualize exactly what you want to work on; for example, if you wish to improve your ability to paint, think of painting amazing works on canvas, or draw inspiration from your favorite painters by remembering their work. Keep these things in mind the whole day.
2. Create a foundation – when you can afford the time, it is good to create a foundation, where you can start your work from in your lucid dream. Depending on the art you wish to pursue, this can be done while you work, or during your lunch break, or even before heading to bed. A foundation is a piece of art you can recall during the dream and work from, like a sketch on a piece of paper, or a basic tune to a song, or the first stanza of a poem, or even just a piece of clay you have started to shape with your hands. Once you have this, keep it with you and remember to place it beside the bed when you sleep.
3. Prepare the room – to improve your chances at lucidity, it is important to prepare your room properly for lucid dreaming. Our guide to doing this can be found here. But what can be done in addition to the tips we have already provided, is to place your artistic paraphernalia in the room as well. For example, painters and illustrators can have a blank canvas, a palette, and even the faint smell of some paint present to help stimulate the dream as you sleep. Musical instruments, pencils, and papers, books on poetry, hammers, and chisels, all of these can help by stimulating the subconscious as you prepare to sleep. And of course, your foundation should be present as well.
4. Execute reality checks – once you are dreaming, remember to perform your reality checks. A guide to doing this can be found here. Another thing you can check is your foundation! Look or try to recall that work you made prior, and see if you actually can, and if you do, is it distorted, or not as you remember it? If so, this is a sign that you are asleep and dreaming, and can now enter lucidity.
5. Pursue your passion – now in control of your dream, you can begin. At this point, you can begin to pursue your artistic passion. If you can remember your foundation, you can try to recreate that in your dream, make it better or build on top of it. If not, you can just create a new work of art, limited only by your imagination. Remember, in the lucid dream, there are no mistakes, and whatever your mind conjures up is something that will benefit your skills and abilities. But one thing you should remember is that you should do the art you wish while lucid dreaming! If it's painting, then paint. If it's music, then compose and hear the tunes. The possibilities are endless.
6. Record everything – when you wake up, do not forget to record your artistic work in your lucid dream journal as soon as you can. And this is beyond just words (unless your artistic passion is writing!) Draw it, play and record it with your musical instrument, write the stanzas down. You'll be amazed by what is produced!
Do this on a regular basis and very surely your artistic abilities will improve and make you a better and more confident artist! Oh, and one last thing. A binaural beats track for lucid dreaming is very, very useful, as our new track, Float High – Lucid Dream Enhancement Music:
Feel bliss and tranquility as you journey through your dreamscapes tonight. Using a complex series of binaural beat and isochronic tone frequencies, we have divided this music track into four parts. The first part will bring you into a state of deep relaxation, creative inspiration for imagery that you will use for your dreams, and introductory frequencies to help trigger lucid dreams. The second part starts in the Theta range and drops slowly down to the Delta, where deep sleep and lucid dream frequencies can be found. Here, you will have decreased awareness of the physical world and can give an awake awareness to your subconsciousness. The third and fourth parts will continue to flow up and down these Theta and Delta ranges, but focusing more on enhanced inner awareness and easy access to inner resources that will help create the dreamscape. On a spiritual level, these will help you seek inner peace and self-renewal.
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Maybe you have no health insurance and have medical bills piling up from a car crash that wasn't even your fault. Or maybe you've had to miss work because you needed to see the doctor for your injuries.
You need an attorney, but how do you find the right personal injury attorney in Brooks for you?
Try these steps:
- Research and create a list of experienced personal injury attorneys handling Brooks car accident claims.
- Call the attorneys and ask questions.
- Ask for Case Results.
- Schedule a free consultation after you have narrowed it down.
Remember, you will be working with this attorney for a while so make sure you choose the right Brooks car accident attorney for you.
Attorney Shane Smith represents victims of automobile accidents in Brooks and throughout Georgia. If you've been in an accident and are hurt, contact Shane Smith Law for a free consultation at (980) 246-2656.
To learn more about your personal injury accident and how to get a better settlement, request or download a free copy of Shane Smith's book; "10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case."


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Late last week, we received a report from a hosting customer that they received spam advertising Websites.ca. This was unusual, as most spam we see has its source obfuscated in some way - and it's even less common to see spam from an organization apparently based in Canada AND using a .CA domain name. So this definitely got our attention.
While it's impossible to say with 100% certainty that the message was spam, there were strong indications. The most damning detail is the fact the message was sent to an EMail address that is only used to receive submissions from a prescription refill form on the website of a small pharmacy - which isn't publicly listed anywhere except the HTML code for the form. So either Websites.ca harvested the EMail address themselves, or they bought a list of addresses (which are commonly marketed and sold for spamming purposes) which included that address - either of which would have made it impossible for them to obtain proper opt-in consent, as is required of them by the CASL (Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation).
Despite the strong evidence against them, we decided to give the owners of Websites.ca the benefit of the doubt - mainly because they're based in Canada. So we sent a response to the EMail, copied to the administrative contact address for websites.ca (effectively the owner of the domain name), and requested details on when & how they had received consent to send commercial advertisements to that EMail address - or at least details of any preexisting relationship that would qualify as "implied consent" (an exception/bare-minimum requirement of Canada's Anti-Spam laws).
But despite that message being sent nearly 5 days ago (nearly 3 business days), there has been no response - so at this point, we can only assume that they do not intend to respond & conclude that our original suspicions were correct. That being the case, we have reported the message to their hosting provides (which appears to be Amazon's "cloud" hosting) & and have filed a complaint with the CRTC that the message appears to have been sent in violation of the CASL.
If we ever receive a response from Websites.ca (or any update on the CASL complaint), we will update this post with the details. Have you or anyone you know of also received spam from Websites.ca - or other organizations based in Canada? Please let us know in the comments.
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Made back in 1963, Jason and the Argonauts is a boy's own fantasy adventure is best remembered for the effects by stop-motion genius Ray Harryhausen, who also worked on Clash of the Titans and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad.
According to Greek mythology, Jason (Armstrong) cannot claim the throne of Thessaly until he returns with the magical Golden Fleece. So off he sails with the brave Argonauts to do battle with whoever crosses their path on their way to retrieve it.
Very young viewers would probably be scared by creatures such as the seven-headed Hydra, but young boys who love sword-and-sandal epics will thrill at the army of skeletons Jason has to battle and adults will be pretty impressed as well – it still looks great today and remains Harryhausen's most impressive special effect from all his films.
Is Jason And The Argonauts suitable for kids? Here are our parents' notes...
As mentioned above, the hydra, the skeletons and Talos the giant will be too scary for the under eights.
If you like this, why not try: The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad, Clash Of The Titans 1981, Clash Of The Titans 2010, Prince Of Persia, Hercules,


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The Seawolf is weakened from his fight with his demon lung. The Wanderer is drained from his battle with The Devastator. The Majestic is stewing with rage over the death of all his children and grandchildren. A reckoning is upon us listeners. As the party attempts to hold itself together in the face of awesome PVP.
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LateRooms.com - Vienna Proms brings a taste of Austria to Bournemouth
August 19, 2010 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel News
LateRooms.com can reveal that Bournemouth is gearing up for the arrival of the Vienna Proms, a special musical event based on the "summer nights" concerts held in the Austrian capital.Taking place at the Pavilion Theatre on September 6th, the occasion will feature a programme containing works of famous composers such as Johann Strauss, along with a number of his Austrian contemporaries from the Romantic period.
Classical music connoisseurs who step out from their Bournemouth hotels to enjoy the show should look out for a number of well-known waltzes and polkas.
Organisers have revealed that the proms will open with a rendition of the ever-popular Die Fledermaus, while the likes of The Blue Danube, Vienna Blood, Tritsch Tratsch Polka and many more favourites will also be given an airing.
Along with these classics, a variety of Strauss's other famous works - including the Pizzicato Polka, Tales from the Vienna Woods and Kaiser-Walzer - could also be included in the performance.
The night's entertainment will then be rounded off with a typically rousing version of the Radetsky March.
Tickets for the Vienna Proms cost either £17.50 or £19.50, depending on the position of the seating, while the doors of the Pavilion Theatre are set to open at 19:30 BST.
For more information on this event, visit the Pavilion Theatre website or contact the venue on 01202 456400.
LateRooms.com recommends a range of accommodation in Bournemouth, including the Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth.
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LateRooms.com is part of B2C sector of TUI Travel PLC's Accommodation and Destination Division. Also within this sector are AsiaRooms.com and Hotels-London.co.uk.
LateRooms.com is the UK's leading online accommodation site offering late availability deals in over 37,000 properties worldwide, ranging from bed and breakfasts to five star luxury hotels.
LateRooms.com offers customers a saving of up to 70 per cent off the normal room rate for a variety of independent and branded hotels. Customers can book online or by phone 24/7, whether booking 12 months or 12 minutes in advance whatever time, whatever day. No other accommodation site offers this flexibility.
LateRooms.com arms customers with information to help them choose the right hotel. Users can read from over 540,000 true hotel reviews, written by customers who have booked through LateRooms.com and actually stayed at the hotel.
LateRooms.com is the first online site to use VisitBritain's official national classification system to rate its hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses. This ensures customers know the standards of quality they can expect when making a reservation.
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Meet Emily
Described as "seductive and darling" (Music City Review), contralto Emily Triebold's 2021-2022 season included performances with Nashville Opera as Giovanna (Rigoletto) and Opera Saratoga as Martha (cover; Sky on Swings). Recently, she appeared with Pensacola Opera as a Principal Artist and an Artist-in-Residence (Buttercup - H.M.S. Pinafore; Ines (COVID-19 cancellation) - Il trovatore; Zerlina (cover) - Don Giovanni; Hannah After (cover) - As One). She will be returning in the fall of 2022 as a featured soloist for their Forty Forward Concert.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Knowledge Management System (KMS)?
The general term "Knowledge Management System" (KMS) refers to a system for supporting the creation, capture, storage and dissemination of information in organizations. A KMS enables collaboration, co-creation of content, and efficient use of information resources by systemizing activities ranging from project management to inter-office communication. A KMS also serves as a knowledge repository for the organization that is searchable and easy to access.
What is KARL?
KARL is an open source, web-based product for collaboration, organizational intranets and knowledge management. Developed by the Open Society Foundations (OSF), it was first introduced in 2008 and is now used by a broad range of international organizations including Oxfam GB and OSF.
Where does the name "KARL" come from?
Two sources. As an acronym, KARL stands for the "Knowledge And Resource Locator." Also, Karl Popper was a primary influence on George Soros, founder of the Open Society Institute. Mr. Popper originated the ideas of an open, civil society with transparency.
Which license does KARL use?
KARL is licensed under the GPL.
Why choose KARL for your KMS?
Distributed teams need to share their critical business knowledge in order to achieve their organizations' goals. KARL addresses this need by providing:
- A set of intuitive and well-integrated tools
- Accessibility and usability for everyone in a distributed organization
- Capability to collaborate securely with individuals who are external to an organization
- An unlimited number of communities to support organizations' growth
- Enterprise-level quality and fast performances through a solid architecture
How does KARL support collaboration?
KARL allows collaboration within on-line spaces called "Communities". Any employee can create a community for any number of people and there is no limit to the number of communities an organization can create. One of the greatest benefits of KARL communities is that moderators can invite individuals from outside of the organization to join. KARL communities can include partners, vendors, subject matter experts and anyone with whom there is collaboration on a project.
The following set of simple, well-integrated tools are available within each community:
- Fully Integrated Blog - each community has access to a shared blog, which serves as a place for users to post updates, new ideas, and other information, and where other members of the community may comment. Blogs are also integrated with email for easy content creation and alerts.
- Layered Group Calendar - each community has its own shared calendar so that its users can easily manage events pertaining to that specific community. The KARL calendar has convenient daily, weekly, monthly and list views and can be aggregated across community spaces.
- Collaborative Wiki - each community is given its own wiki where members can quickly and easily add and edit pages by using the rich text editor central to KARL. Wiki pages support images, embedded media objects, and links to other community content.
- Secure File Sharing - For organizations whose processes rely on a large number of documents, KARL provides the capability to securely share and store documents, pictures, and various media in a repository inside each community.
How does KARL foster intra-organization communication?
Nowadays most organizations have distributed teams and the need to disseminate information to various offices around the globe is paramount. KARL introduces the concept of "offices", which allows users to share and view information related to a specific office.
The KARL office landing page typically consists of office-specific navigation links in the left column, office-specific content in the right column, and organization-wide content in the center. This setup allows for organization-wide communication, as well as customized communication inside each office.
These online office spaces can have their own intranet-like landing page views, and provide a dedicated space for files, forums (a feature specific to office spaces), and events. Offices can also display content from corporate or other locations via RSS feeds.
How easy is it to organize and find content in KARL?
Whenever new content is added to KARL, the content creator has the option to send an e-mail notification to all members of a community. Each member of the community also has the ability to manage the frequency of receiving such notifications.
Additionally, KARL incorporates tagging at every level of the application. Community members can tag content, files, blog posts, and wiki pages with their own custom keywords and allow others to browse content by those keywords. A tag cloud helps to aggregate content at both the community and organizational levels.
KARL also has powerful search capabilities. The application supports full-text indexing out of the box, which means that when users search a term, all KARL content–including files–is queried. KARL automatically presents search results in the form of a "live search", or a drop-down menu listing top relevant results organized by categories, such as people, posts or files.
Users can explore what others are doing on KARL by using the "Feeds" feature. Feeds provide a real-time list of updates on KARL that refreshes automatically every 30 seconds. As members add new content or edit existing content, the feeds provide a running view of the changes being made across an entire KARL instance.
Who is using KARL?
KARL was originally developed by the Open Society Foundation, an NGO operating in over 60 countries around the world. Since the launch of KARL, several other NGO's, both large and small, have started using KARL to manage their global operations and to communicate and collaborate more effectively. Other NGO's that are using KARL include Oxfam GB, the Eurasia Foundation, and others working in the areas of human rights, education, and media.
Although KARL was originally developed for the needs of NGO's, it is increasingly gaining popularity with for-profit organizations.
How scalable is KARL?
KARL was originally developed for a large, international NGO and is capable of supporting the knowledge management needs of a large organization. OSF currently has nearly 5,000 users on their KARL system.
The simplicity of the user interface and the ease of hosting an instance of KARL also makes it an appropriate solution for a small organization . Currently, a UK-based media NGO with 25 employees is using KARL to manage their project-oriented operations, which involves staff and partners at several locations in Africa, as well as in the UK.
Is KARL secure?
As demonstrated by a recent third-party security audit, KARL's security model is immune to classic threats. The application server and host system are designed in a sandboxed execution model that does not provide the breach opportunities of typical applications. Moreover, the granular security in KARL itself, with staff and affiliate roles tied to public and private communities and content, allows only authorized users to see privileged content. This granular security even extends to the search engine, a capability usually unavailable in competing systems.
What do I need to host my KARL site?
KARL is available as a hosted service and various options are available depending on the size and storage needs of the organization. Six Feet Up is the official hosting provider of KARL and more information can be found at http://www.sixfeetup.com/solutions/karl
As an open source (GPL) solution, KARL can also be downloaded for free at KARL Project and can run on Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, FreeBSD and Solaris. In order to take advantage of the seamless product updates and 24/7 customer support, most organizations elect the hosted version of KARL.
Additional support and customization services are also available directly from Six Feet Up and from a growing network of developers who are continuously working to add to and improve the features available on KARL.
Can I get hosting or consulting for KARL?
Yes to both. Contact Six Feet Up for recommendations based on what you would like to do.
Why no Windows version?
As of the 3.0 release, KARL is focused on the needs of organizations deploying KARL (OSI and others), plus the development team that makes and customizes KARL.
Neither of these populations are Windows users. It is feasible for a competent Python developer to get KARL running under Windows, but is not part of the funded roadmap for the core development team.
The most straightforward solution on Windows is to install a virtual machine environment for Windows, such as Sun's VirtualBox. Inside of this environment, install a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu. You gain the advantage of using a configuration that is common to other users and developers.
How can I take a closer look at KARL?
A live demo of the KARL product is available online at Demo page or at http://karldemo.com . Actual data can be entered directly into the site to experience the user functionality and performance of KARL. Prospective KARL clients can also schedule a live web demo in order to see a fully functioning system. For any additional questions, please contact the KARL Support Team at email@example.com


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where do you belong in the shadow world?
There are five diifferent types of people in the shadow world, from werewolves, faeries and vampires to warlocks and shadowhunters. Then there's the mundanes.
Who are you? Are brave enough to be a shadowhunter? Wise and powerful enough to be a warlock. Until now you could only wonder. Just take this quiz and in less than a few minutes, you'll find out!
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Our "Big Five" Personality Assessment Quiz!


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Our Mission
The Department of Classical and Modern Languages empowers diverse, socially just, and inclusive communities within UofL and beyond through our language-related teaching, scholarship, campus activities, community outreach, and service. Our students, staff, and faculty work together, primarily through shared and exchanged languages, to value similarities and celebrate differences between themselves and others. We critically engage with language and culture to co-create knowledge and opportunities for self-expression and community support. We in CML implement these practices to better equip ourselves to serve and advocate for people who have been historically disenfranchised.


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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Peacebuilding
By Rabia Nusrat | Emerging Projects Manager- South Asia at International Alert
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have a critical role in a country's economy, be it through job creation, entrepreneurship or income generation. In addition, given their proximity to the local context, it is also assumed that SMEs are well placed to address conflict issues and take active part in peacebuilding at the local level.
Though not expected to tackle issues at every level, SMEs are likely to effectively address manifestations and repercussions of wider problems within their own communities. They also have the potential of bringing together conflicting parties by creating shared economic interest. Whilst this may have its own risks, it also means that SMEs can be more effective than larger business entities in implementing socially responsible policies or quickly taking advantage of gaps in the market for products that link peace-supportive social and/or environmental benefits.
The success of the Business for Peace Alliance (BPA) in Sri Lanka demonstrated how SMEs could be brought together effectively to promote responsible practices and work across ethno-political conflict divides. The BPA, comprising of SME entrepreneurs from across Sri Lanka, worked together to address local issues, brainstorm solutions and share best practices. They also developed practical models for reconciliation and conflict prevention at the local level as well as joint business ventures to strengthen multi-ethnic business partnerships.
Whilst examples like the BPA exist, as discussed at the recent Annual Conference of the Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law, there is a greater need to understand the role of SMEs in contributing to stability in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. This has become even more urgent because support to SMEs in fragile and conflict-affected states has become a priority for the international development community.
To promote the growth of SMEs and entrepreneurship, donors are increasingly working with local governments to design and roll out incentives packages and strategies. However, most of these approaches are designed keeping economic incentives in mind, either through addressing business constraints or through the creation of an enabling business environment. These interventions and strategies fail to take into account the wide range of complex political and social dimensions that the SMEs are an intrinsic part of and the impact that they can have on settings marked by conflict and fragility. Furthermore, there is a need to appreciate that in these scenarios, formal reforms alone may not be sufficient to promote SME growth or for them to reap the benefits of an improved business environment. In short, as Paul Lange of Clingendael Institute concludes in his article Beyond treating symptoms, there is a need for theories of change for inclusive SME development that do justice to the complexities in settings marked by conflict and fragility.
NWO-WOTRO's supported project on "Conflict-Sensitive Employment under Construction: Peace and Stability Strategies for the Private Sector in Afghanistan" focuses on understanding the drivers and challenges of conflict-sensitive employment (CSE) and investment in the labor intensive construction, infrastructure, and transport (CIT) sector in Afghanistan. Based on findings from the empirical research, the project will develop and pilot schemes on CSE, with the aim of understanding how to embed CSE in an investment-strategy. This proposed CSE scheme will be developed based on the premises that such a framework requires an understanding of the context in which a company operates and how this company interacts with the context. The long-term goal of this CSE framework is to help increase social capital, strengthen political voices, foster positive mobility and manage 'grey'/ shadow economies that often compete directly with formal private sector or donor-funded initiatives for employment of vulnerable groups. The research consortium includes three institutions with a strong track record in conflict-affected settings: Bonn International Center for Conversion brings in its research capacities, The Liaison Office is a leading NGO of grassroots research in Afghanistan and International Alert brings in its wide network of international stakeholders.


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I have the following circuit, using a BJT NPN transistor:
How can we calculate the current going into the base and collector?
I was thinking of using Kirchoff's current law:
\$I_1 = I_b + I_c\$ where \$ I_1 \$ is the current coming out from the positive terminal.
Which gives us \$ I_b = I_1 - I_c \$ and \$ I_c = I_1 - I_b \$
I then however need to find \$I_1\$ and either \$I_b\$ or \$I_c\$ to calculate the last constant.
If this was an easier circuit, what I would do is add the resistors together with the formula
\$ \frac{1}{R_t} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2}\$
and then treat them like one resistor. I could then use Ohm's law to find \$ I_1 \$. However, the LED and the transistor confuse me. Does this method still work in this case? And if it does, would it just leave me with 1 resistor? Would I then ignore the other components?


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How to Spot Fake Online Dating Profiles
Online dating should be exciting. After all, it's a chance to meet like-minded individuals, flirt, share, and maybe – just maybe – fall in love. But there's a darker side to online dating. One where individuals or groups try to manipulate users into giving up personal information or, more often, money via the use of fake online dating profiles. It's therefore important that you're able to spot the telltale signs of romance scammers before they spin you a yarn and take you for a ride.
Here we take a look at some of the major red flags that you're likely to encounter with dodgy dating profiles.
Four Ways To Spot Fake Online Dating Profiles
1. The Language
As is often the case with online scams, those who perpetrate them typically do not possess English as their first language. This can be quite noticeable on both their profiles and the messages they send.
If you read a user's profile or message and it just seems 'off', chances are they're using a script as part of a larger criminal organisation. In this case, simply copy the message, paste it into Google, and add the word 'scam' to the end. More often than not the search results will confirm your suspicions that you're dealing with an unscrupulous individual hell bent on emptying your pockets.
Content moderation software company Implio have put together a short list of the types of words and phrases preferred by today's romance scammers. Keep an eye out for the following:
- I am a God Fearing man/woman
- I am looking for a serious woman
- I am looking for an honest woman/man
- I am a sincere man/woman
- I am so much blessed to have you in my life
- They have a tendency to overuse terms of endearment like "my dear", "babe", "angel" and "darling"
- And they often mix pronouns (he/she, him/her)
2. The Photographs
You might think you know what to look for in a fake online dating profile picture: an impossibly airbrushed, glamorous model or stock photo. And you'd be right. But you need to be wary that scammers have evolved beyond these lazy methods and have actually started to add some authenticity to their profiles.
They do this by using stolen photographs of real people. A technique made all the easier thanks to the rise of social media platforms. Now that people the world over are freely sharing 'normal' photos of themselves doing 'normal' things, the scammers can pad out their profiles with images that lend their stories a little more credibility.
Typically female profiles will use photos of beautiful young women, while the male profiles will opt for older, handsome gentlemen.
If the content of the profile or message has raised your suspicions, turn to Google once more to check the images. Simply right click on the picture in question and select 'Search Google for image'. This will open a new tab with all the sources that match the photo. If a social media profile such as Facebook or Twitter is returned in the results with a completely different name/location, you're almost certainly dealing with a scammer.
3. Profile Descriptions
Focusing solely on the profile descriptions for a moment, there are a few things you need to always be aware of before you respond to a message.
Firstly, these scammers want to sell you on something – usually a better life.
They do this by choosing very specific phrases in their fake online dating profile descriptions. Female profiles will mention that they'll make the ideal housewife, that they love cooking, and that they want to take care of kids and keep their man happy above all else. And the male profiles will talk of their loyalty, success, and desire for a family.
They'll also try their best to play on your emotions, mentioning a deceased spouse or the hurt of once being cheated on. He or she is ready to take that first step and make an emotional connection with someone again; could it be with you? In short, they're trying to make you feel needed, wanted, and special.
Implio also mention another interesting scam marker that they implore dating site moderators to be on the lookout for: salt & pepper hair. Very few self-respecting men would mention this as a trait, but for those on the hunt for their very own George Clooney, it's usually an attractive characteristic – and one the scammers are happy to try and exploit.
4. Their Motives
Finally, be on guard for those who wish to move things quickly, and move your discussion away from the dating site to the likes of Skype, Facebook, or email.
Most reputable dating sites are regulated and moderated, meaning you can report a profile that appears spammy or scammy. However, by moving the conversation to something like Skype, you're essentially giving them free rein to try and break you down emotionally.
They'll attempt to build a rapport with you to the point where you have developed genuine feelings for this individual, and then they'll hit you with the ask: they need money to come visit you, or to settle a debt that has them in danger.
And if you decline, they may try to extort the money from you via blackmail.
All in all, it's not a nice situation to find yourself in, but it's one that's totally avoidable if you keep these four things in mind while browsing and chatting on dating sites.
- Don't move the discussion from the dating site straight away
- Don't click on any dodgy looking links
- Use Google to verify the legitimacy of profile photos
- Report anything that doesn't seem right
Online dating works for thousands of singles across the globe. Just keep your wits about you and use your common sense and gut instincts when keeping an eye out for fake online dating profiles.


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Initially, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk seemed somewhat hesitant about making more Squid Game. But when your series is the platform's biggest show ever, you might want to rethink that. Hwang did and has since warmed to the idea. He now has a few more details on what to expect in the popular Netflix show's next season.
Below are spoilers for the end of the first season, so beware.
Season one ended with Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, standing in line to board a plane to see his daughter, but then turning around. That, apparently, isn't the last we'll see of the character. In an interview, Hwang confirmed there will be a second season with Gi-hun returning.
"It's in my head right now," Hwang told AP, adding that he was currently in the planning process. "But I do think it's too early to say when and how that's going to happen."
"So I will promise you this… Gi-hun will come back. He'll do something for the world."
What exactly? We don't know. Then again, we really don't know much about the upcoming season. In October, Hwang told The Times that the police angle was something he was possibly interested in exploring further in season two. This could resurrect the police subplot that was snuffed out.
In the same AP interview, Hwang mentioned how a second season has become an inevitability. "So there's been so much pressure, so much demand, and so much love for a second season," he said. "So I almost feel like you leave us no choice!" It was only a few months ago in September that Hwang said he didn't have a firm plans for Squid Game season 2, telling Variety, "It is quite tiring just thinking about it."
As appealing as Gi-hun and actor Lee Jung-jae are, the ending of season one left some viewers cold, including LeBron James, who summed up the feeling of many when he said, "Like, get on the fucking flight and go see your daughter, bro. Like, what are you doing?"
There are many ways the character could be handled in season 2, including through flashbacks. However, since Hwang says Gi-hun will "do something for the world," that doesn't seem likely. But will he do something for his daughter?
Source: kotaku.com


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Megan was reportedly shot in the foot multiple times in an incident she describes as painful and traumatizing, leading to hospitalization and surgery.
While there aren't a lot of details just yet about what happened in an alleged July 12 shooting that resulted in Megan Thee Stallion being hospitalized and Tory Lanez being arrested -- as reported by TMZ -- because Megan isn't ready to talk about that yet, she is ready to take on Draya Michele.
For her part, Draya quickly apologized for insensitive comments making light of the alleged incident that saw Megan shot in the foot during her appearance on the "Wine and Weed" podcast Tuesday night.
Every Shocking Claim Brandi Glanville Made About Alleged Denise Richards Hookup on RHOBH
View Story"I truly don't glorify domestic violence," tweeted the former "Basketball Wives LA" star on Wednesday. "I was trying to say just love me deeply. But while trying to be funny, I offended many, including meg. And I'm sorry."
I truly don't glorify domestic violence... I was trying to say just love me deeply. But while trying to be funny, I offended many, including meg. And I'm sorry.
— Draya Michele (@drayamichele) July 22, 2020 @drayamichele
"I predict that they had some sort of Bobby and Whitney love that drove them down this type of road," Draya had joked of the shooting incident involving Megan and Tory. "I'm here for it. I like that."
"I want you to like me so much you shoot me in the foot, too," she continued. "I want you to like me so much that if I'm trying to get out the car, and you're like, 'No, sit your ass in the car,' and I'm like, 'No n---a, I'm getting out the car,' you'd say, 'No you're not!' Bam-bam!"
Without mentioning anyone by name, it seemed pretty clear that Megan was referring to Draya's comments with her tweet, "Dumb bitch that s--t ain't f--king funny who tf jokes about getting shot by a n---a."
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View StoryShe followed it up with another tweet directed at everyone else (and possibly Draya again) making light of the situation or calling her out for not talking about it publicly on their timetable. "I'll talk about shit when I get ready," she tweeted.
Megan also spoke out about the public cracking jokes and making memes about the incident last Friday, tweeting that while "it might be funny to y'all on the internet and just another messy topic for you to talk about," the situation is real and has left her "hurt and traumatized."
In her initial statements about the shooting after people online started speculating that it was Megan who'd been arrested, the rapper clarified, "On Sunday morning, I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me. I was never arrested, the police officers drove me to the hospital where I underwent surgery to remove the bullets."
"I'm incredibly grateful to be alive and that I'm expected to make a full recovery, but it was important for me to clarify the details about this traumatic night," she continued.
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View StoryCalling the incident a "blessing in disguise, "Megan added, "I hate that it took this experience for me to learn how to protect my energy." The alleged shooting took place one day after Megan and Torey were seen together with Kylie Jenner poolside in Los Angeles.
Megan has not identified Torey as her shooter. He was arrested at the scene for possession of a concealed weapon in a vehicle, a felony. Sources for Page Six have said that it was Torey who shot Megan while she was trying to leave his vehicle, though this has not been confirmed.
Authorities have also declined to identify the shooter, stating that it's an ongoing investigation, nor did they identify the victim, only saying that one person was transported to the hospital for a "foot injury." Megan's comments, however, have made it pretty clear who that was.
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We have close to 40 followers on our Definition phase site and we have to personally follow up with many of them to explain the importance of voting on this type of site. Once they understand, most promptly come back and vote. Its a bit of a learning curve that isn't obvious to someone new to the site.
Anyone have techniques that work well in orienting new users?


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The right to be forgotten
May 30, 2014Google started implementing a controversial data erasure provision for Europeans on Thursday, giving users the opportunity to apply to have their names removed from the results of some searches.
The development followed a European Court of Justice ruling that upheld an individual's "right to be forgotten" by deleting links to personal information that is outdated or inaccurate. About 90 percent of all web searches in Europe are through Google.
An online form is now available on Google sites in EU countries that gives users the opportunity to submit a request to have information removed. The form asks for identification and which links should be deleted and why.
Tough call
Google said each request will be handled individually by a staff member who will have to make a judgement call.
"The court's ruling required Google to make difficult judgments about an individual's right to be forgotten and the public's right to know," Google said in a statement.
The US company did not say how long it would take to complete erasures. Links will only be deleted from searches in Europe but would appear as normal in other regions.
Creating a balance
Also in response to the European Court ruling, Google is creating an advisory committee to provide guidance on balancing an individual's right to be forgotten and the public's right to know.
The committee includes former Google chairman Eric Schmidt, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, Oxford Internet Institute ethics professor Lucianio Floridi and other legal experts.
The "right to be forgotten" ruling and Google's response has raised a number of concerns about online censorship and the growing phenomenon of reputation management.
Many experts say the global impact of the European Court ruling is unclear but that it could lead to some difficult issues for both search engine owners as well as users.
kpc/cjc (Reuters, AFP)


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Posted in: Beauty tips See in context
Damn, Cate looked waay better in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. What crime did she do to her hair on that photo?!
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60m is quite far, especially for archery and You must be pretty good to hit the target at that distance. ... but does it matter? this photo is not about archery, it's about some really fine looking girls.
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Posted in: Some see racist theme in alien adventure 'Avatar' See in context
People really have issues with white people don't they? I wouldn't complain if a black director makes an Avatar movie with a black main actor, or a Japanese director makes one with a Japanese actor (which again could be mis-understood by Chinese or Koreans)! The problem is that so many non-white people have a reflex when there could be the slightest something indicating that a white director makes a movie where a white main character could be somehow linked to a fascistic ambiguity.
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Posted in: Some see racist theme in alien adventure 'Avatar' See in context
haven't watched it and never will but so what?! It wouldn't be the first movie with a racist ambiguity.
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Posted in: Sexless in Japan See in context
Sex is like air ... it's unimportant unless you don't get it! The easiest way to not get sex anymore is to get married.
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Posted in: Junior high school girls arrested for marijuana possession in Kobe See in context
Japan is too strict on drugs use!
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Posted in: Robot shopper See in context
As if supermarkets and shops aren't already crowded enough here in Japan. Now add robots to the sum and it becomes ridiculous.
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Posted in: Whale of a show See in context
Sarge: "That is one lucky whale."
... If he's into face-sitting! ^^
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this looks cold! the girls must be freezing their asses off!
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Posted in: Man jumps out of car to death on Kanagawa highway See in context
Finally someone innovative in doing suicide! Not the same old jump from the platform thing! I say kudos to him for that!
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Posted in: Santa's in town See in context
Disillusioned: "What sort of a ridiculous comment is this? Santa Claus has nothing to do with Christianity. The only association is, December 25th is supposedly the birthday of Jesus."
Directly, not. But Santa has to do with Christmas, Christmas has to do with Christianism, so there.
"...Good to see the true spirit of Christmas being adopted in Japan..."
I didn't know the true spirit of Christmas was meant to be a mere huge commercial event!
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Posted in: Santa's in town See in context
"I hope that's all fake fur."
I have no problems with real fur ... as long as the label read " made of 100% genuine chihuahua".
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Posted in: Australian filmmaker to swim from Japan to U.S. See in context
"he realized that swimming 9,000 kilometers from Japan to California was "completely mad" but said he hoped it inspired others to think more about the environment."
No, it only inspires me to think that there are too many such naive idiots in the world like him.
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Posted in: Santa's in town See in context
Title of this picture: "The temptation of Christian-ism, and it's agents." ... unless that Santa Claus is a Buddhist of course.
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Posted in: 73-year-old man killed outside home in Fukushima See in context
What kind of lowlife would be a 73 y/o to death?
Another 73 year old one!
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The third in the second row could be something but the rest looks totally average.
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@LoveUSA I can't figure out what it is. Maybe something that she thinks makes her look kawaii but in truth doesn't.
@dbung10 Very well said! And I bet their personality is even flatter than their fake looks.
I actually don't mind the color change. That looks actually quite good one some girls but I can't understand why they would do that perm-wave horror to them.
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from bad picture to the worse. sorry nothing constructive to say. They are all artifical. The one on left looks like paris hilton.
I would have never thought I'd agree with LoveUSA but for once I have to!
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Posted in: Do it at home: Train manners in Japan See in context
"Another thing I hate is seeing a man shave or a woman put on makeup in the train"
I don't mind that at all. What I hate is if someone leans arrogantly on the seat as if he was on his home couch or talking loud on the cell phone or those old right-wing guys who stare at you (as a gayjin) as if they want to attack you any moment. Sneezing without holding the hand in front of the mouth is terrible too.
i do enjoy it if a girl next to me falls asleep on my shoulder.
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Posted in: Fur of the Year See in context
I had the idea to make a fashion line that is made of 100% chihuahua fur. How would that be perceived? (Yes I know, I would need a lot of chihuahua's for a single Jacket).
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Posted in: Airhead female fans can't get enough of 'cool' accused killer Ichihashi See in context
Makes sense! I can imagine this emo fits the bill of many emo girls and attention whores who are mentally just as deteriorated as him.
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Posted in: The end is near as Hollywood does the apocalypse See in context
Save the world from mass stupidity! Boycott Roland Emmerich movies!
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Posted in: APEC fashion See in context
Miyuki is the only person who looks good in this pic! If Hatoyama's shirt was black he could go as a vietcong.
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Posted in: Police widen search for Hiraoka's killer as grisly details emerge See in context
my2sense at 10:53 AM JST - 13th November Japanese, male, late 20s to mid 30s or even 40s, unattractive, single, drop out, limited family, hentai lover, porn lover, horror flicks, a possible rap sheet, no job or a temp worker, sociopath, virgin or pays for it, uses Internet on phone or home and to access sites that relate to this, has tried to speak to her.... there is a head start profile NPA.. GO!
It always amazes me how quick the mob jumps to conclusions!
How about this profile: Male, middle 50s, attractive, married, golf player, intellectual, book lover, company boss or other high position, two children ... would just as well fit the bill!
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Posted in: Up you go See in context
Somebody needs to place some thought bubbles next to them!
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Brad looks good for the first time ever with that goatee.
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Posted in: Pole dancing picks up momentum for women - and men See in context
...her feet are dirty...
Don't worry! You are not supposed to lick them.
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Posted in: Manga men See in context
Mmmmh JT gives it's gaijin readers just the daily dose of stuff to complain about!
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Easier to ignore a question than answer it
Posted in: Putin praises Biden for calling him a 'crazy SOB'
8 years back, it was the same. But finally, it was not harsh as expected, and all the fears did…
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