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2018.12.03 16:49 GaryNOVA Salsa, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Moles (Food Sub). Recipes and More.
Lovers of Salsa, Guacamole, & Pico de Gallo. Whether you want to learn, teach or simply need a recipe. Also Moles (The sauce. Not the animal), Birria Sauce , Queso or spicy food that has salsa as an ingredient or as a topping. Homemade, Store Bought and Restaurant.
2024.05.21 15:02 JustMediocreAtBest PSA you can buy dried marshmallows by themselves!
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2024.05.21 15:01 aznpersuazion Why Vancouver has THE BEST FOOD IN NORTH AMERICA
Alright, buckle up because we're diving into why Vancouver's food scene is straight-up legendary. Forget the regular city vibes; Vancouver is a melting pot of flavors, a culinary carnival that beats anything else in North America. Join me on this personal quest to unravel why the combo of Asian influence, Pacific Northwest goodness, and chill dining vibes makes Vancouver the top pick for foodies.
Asian Culinary Delights: Tradition and Creativity Unleashed Vancouver's streets resonate with the aromas of traditional Asian dishes, prepared with a touch of authenticity that transports you across borders. Picture slurping savory ramen in Chinatown or savoring hand-pulled noodles in a cozy corner of East Van. But what makes Vancouver's Asian food scene truly exceptional is its fusion of tradition with modern creativity.
In this city, innovation meets tradition on a plate. Take, for instance, squid ink brioche with sea urchin pâtĂŠ â a daring yet harmonious blend of flavors that pushes the boundaries of culinary expectations. Vancouver's chefs are culinary artists, creating dishes that not only pay homage to traditional recipes but also elevate them into extraordinary, palate-pleasing experiences.
And let's not forget the matcha mochi croissants that have taken the city by storm. A fusion of Japanese mochi and French croissants, these delectable pastries are a testament to Vancouver's culinary diversity. Each bite is a dance of textures and tastes, showcasing the city's flair for seamlessly blending cultures and cuisines.
Pacific Northwest's Grocery List: Seafood Galore and More Living next to the Pacific Ocean is like having a seafood aisle in your backyard. Fresh salmon, sweet Dungeness crab, and chubby spot prawns â Vancouver's seafood game is on point. And let's not forget the local veggies and meats, straight from the region's green landscapes. It's like natureâs way of saying, "Hey, enjoy the good stuff!"
Nature Vibes: Dining with a View Vancouver's layout is like a dating app for food and nature; they're a match made in heaven. Whether you're brunching in a leafy neighborhood or devouring seafood with an ocean panorama, the city serves up an Instagrammable backdrop for every meal. Picture this: a patio, a breeze, and the scent of fir trees â eating out just got a whole lot cooler.
Neighborhood Chronicles: Culinary Adventures Off the Beaten Path Downtown is cool, but venture out, and you'll hit foodie gold. Commercial Drive's eclectic spots or Richmond's legit Asian flavors â Vancouver's neighborhoods are like culinary treasure maps. Each area has its own flavor story, tempting you to be the food explorer you were born to be.
Conclusion Vancouver isn't just a city with good food; it's a food fiesta waiting to happen. The Asian vibes, the Pacific Northwest's goodies, and the city's chill connection with nature make dining here a full-blown experience. Vancouver isn't just North America's food champion; it's a vibe, a journey through flavors, and a big, fat stamp on your foodie passport. So, next time you're craving a culinary adventure, Vancouver's got your back, fork, and knife.
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2024.05.21 15:01 aznpersuazion A Review Of GoldBelly in 2023. Is it Safe to Use?
This is not sponsored by Goldbelly. This review is solely written from my own experiences with the company. Goldbelly is a delivery service that pairs customers with popular restaurants across the United States. You can order from thousands of restaurants, markets, and stores across the nation.
Food safety and regulations.. After numerous orders with Goldbelly, it is safe to say that their product works as intended. I know there are a lot of negative complaints about Goldbelly online about food arriving spoiled, but I can assure you that after dozens of orders, food has always arrived on time and safely refrigerated. The complaints that you see online are likely the minority.
When delivering food via popular mailing services, companies like Goldbelly don't have a ton of control as to if the food arrives on time. But from my experience, the regulation around the amount of insulation and dry ice/ice packs the company makes restaurants has gotten a lot better in recent years. This makes it so food generally can last at last 24 hours after their intended arrival date.
If you're considering giving Goldbelly a chance, the product is trustworthy.
Overall review.. Goldbelly is definitely expensive. You're paying 2-3 times more sometimes, and some of the food won't be as fresh as having the option to dine in. Goldbelly is useful if you're really trying to splurge, or send someone the gift of some food they normally don't get to eat.
I would stay away from shops that have a 4.2 review or lower.
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2024.05.21 15:01 aznpersuazion Is the Michelin Guide Overrated?
My experience with Michelin in a complicated one. Having gone to one, two, and three Michelin star restaurants across the globe, I've seen Michelin do some great things for restaurants, but I've also seen them bring the demise of others.
Because it's quite apparent what good things come from being highlighted by Michelin, this post is more focused on some of my criticisms of the Michelin guide, and why I think the current structure of Michelin should be changed.
Maintaining "Michelin's definition" of the gold standard.. There have been a ton of amazing restaurants given a one star review. Restaurants don't even need to be "fine dining" to be given a Michelin star, as highlighted by some of the cheap eats that have received a one star review.
But a one star review, can at times, be a curse for restaurants. Often, restaurants receive one star reviews got there by showcasing there strengths. A passion for food and creativity, a desire to share culture or tradition, or an expression of a personal brand of art.
When a restaurant receives a one star review, two things happen. - They begin to get huge influx of customers. Initially.
- They start to be compared to other one star restaurants, sometimes even two or three star.
The majority of the time, when a restaurant receives a one star review, the rapidly get a ton of customers wanting to try them. And in just a few months, they start to raise prices. Because money can change people.
And eventually, they start to act as more of a "tourist attraction", and start to lose the original loyal clientele that brought them to where they were in the first place.
Secondly, they begin to compare themselves to the standards of other "higher" Michelin star restaurants.
And that typically means focusing more on a particular brand of fine dining. Hyper-attentive service, an overuse of "micro complex food"(emulsions, purees, colorful vegetation). Just to name a few.
I've seen this unfortunately happen time and time again.
If your customers wanted to go to a Eleven Madison Park, they'd travel to New York. But don't turn your restaurant into a chain of fine dining. You'll start to lose the allure, and it starts to feel like the routine of Mcdonalds or Capital Grille.
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2024.05.21 15:01 aznpersuazion My Top 5 Restaurants in South Florida/Miami Area..
Wanted to share my top 5 recommendation list. Having lived here for about 30 years, here are the best spots to visit, whether you're traveling or a local. I've included a range of options from cheap eats to fine dining.
- Chef Tally's - I've binge eaten at least 50+ jamaican restaurants, and while this isn't your typical traditional jamaican spot, this is hands down one of my favorite places in south Florida. I dream about the chicken here. It's always a candidate for my "what should I eat this weekend" thoughts.
- Mila Sunday Brunch - $95 for all you can eat cinco jota jamon iberico, black caviar, and a ton of other creatively prepared dishes. I've had a few of the other brunchs in south florida, like edge, novikov, etc. but this one gets the thumbs up because they actually have more unique spreads and appetizers. Pro tip, they have a cheese wheel pasta and mojito station outside. Did I mention the price includes unlimited champagne and rose?
- Palacio de los Jugos - this is a staple of south florida cuisine. I might get some flack for having this on my list, but amongst all the cuban and latin spots I've been to across Hialeah and Miami, I always find myself back here grabbing a meal for like $7 and juice for $3!
- Stubborn Seed - I haven't gone since they've gotten their Michelin Star, but I used to frequent this place. What sets the tasting menu at stubborn seed apart in my opinion is the almagamation of dish pacing, food sourcing/creativity, and lineup of ingredients. I don't think there's a singular dish that really sets this restaurant apart from the rest of the modern fine dining options, but more so a extremely well presented and curated dining experience.
- Anita Gelato. This spot recently opened in Aventura coming from NYC. It's not a super traditional italian/argentiniam gelato, but the flavor combinations are the best I've ever had. And it's not too sweet. My favorite ice cream/froyo/gelato spot amongst the hundreds I've been to in SoFlo.
Honorable mention goes to Kaeru Sushi for bringing great quality japanese food for an affordable price.* A little extra. South Florida has EXCELLENT latin american food(peruvian, argentinian, columbian, etc.), mediterranean, israeli/jewish delis, italian, caribbean, and much more. I highly recommend checking out any of the above cuisines. DM me if you'd like any specific recommendations.
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2024.05.21 14:52 Little-Unit-1770 [Online][5e][MST][Saturday Mornings / Afternoons][21+] seeking Queer / Women / NB players for a homebrew-ish, roleplay-focused game
Hey there everyone! Iâm Z (he/they) & Iâm looking to run a slow-paced, roleplay-heavy game with a focus on queer players & narratives. Experience doesn't matter, I love having newer players in my games!
I know this is long, but please read it throughly! The application isn't much shorter and I don't want to waste your time. I will be keeping the application up and reposting through the week, so there's no rush!
I also really shouldn't have to say this, but considering the only comments I got on my first post were negative: please don't harass me for wanting to run a safe table for people. Or, if you do, at least acknowledge the irony. . . This is a handicapped parking space; I know it's empty, but so are the dozens of spaces around it.
A little more about me - I'm 32 and Iâve been playing since 2017, mostly as a DM. Before the pandemic I ran a lot of local store games and âhow to DM eventsâ for adults, as well as library games for kids. It took me a while to adjust to playing online but now I prefer it, as itâs allowed me to find a whole new love for the game playing with different kinds of people and focusing on intentionally creating a safe space for those who donât feel comfortable at most tables.
Format - I would like to run weekly voice sessions on discord (with optional cameras) using roll20 as our VTT & the option to roleplay via text on the server throughout the week, with either other PCs or NPCs - I also like doing lore drops this way, or giving previews to other things that are happening in the world. I like dndbeyond for character sheets (and Iâm happy to share all my content), but as long as I can see them, you can run them wherever. I am bad about using music bots on discord, so I would love it if someone knew how that all worked and could help with that, otherwise I can share playlists on spotify.
Scheduling - I would like to play anytime between 8am MST in the mornings and letâs say 4pm or so on Saturdays, and again weâd be shooting for every week, but obviously life happens and we might need to take a week off. It would also be lovely if you have a slightly flexible schedule just in case, as I can occasionally play on Sundays or Mondays as well. Sessions can be anywhere from 2 hours to 4 or 5 hours, depending on the amount of roleplay. I leave a lot of space in my game for in-character conversations, so if you are someone who gets bored easily / doesnât care about the game if it doesnât directly involve your character, this is not the game for you.
For this reason, I prefer running smaller groups, 3-4 being the sweet spot.
Mechanics - weâre playing 5e* and the asterisk represents all the stupid rules that make the game less fun that I ignore or change. I care more about the story and roleplaying than the mechanics, I very much default to the ârule of coolâ or letting the dice decide your fate. I am very much on your side and if it ever feels like Iâm not, please let me know. The basics are I donât make you track food/arrows/ etc. and if you forget or misunderstand something major Iâll remind you or clarify. I also donât care too much about times for donning / doffing armor and using action economy to pull out a weapon - weâve all woken up well past our alarm and still made it to work on time; you can get your armor on for that middle of the night combat.
In a similar manner, weâre playing
Dragons of Shipwreck Isle* where the asterisk represents all the parts of the adventure that Iâm gonna change and try to make more interesting. I would ask for yâall not to metagame and look up the adventure, but mostly because if youâre comparing the module to what I run, itâs not going to line up and it will probably end up frustrating you. I am also looking at other modules as well but instead of listing them all, in the question on the form where I ask if youâve played this specific module before, please list all of the ones youâve played instead of just saying yes or no. I don't like feeling like I need to trick my players into playing attention during the game, so I like players who pick up on these details.
Hard lines / veils in game - racism / sexism / homophobia / transphobia are NOT built into my fantasy worlds; we deal with that enough irl. I also donât fuck with slavery, SA (this includes during combat, assault is assault even if they are a âbad guyâ) or ERP. Anything sexual will be implied / fade to black, but I would prefer things not get too sexual. I donât mind in character romance between PCs, but I would appreciate a heads up if you want an NPC romance for your character - and I will be checking in with everyone about your comfort level with this, if you want absolutely no flirting towards your character from any NPC please let me know that as well.
I will also stay away from harming kids / pets / elderly, and anything you would like to list as a hard line (something you donât want showing up in the game at all) or veil (something that can be alluded to, just not graphically detailed). I will say there are heavy themes of undead present in the module at the beginning, and zombies / undead are a personal favorite monster of mine to use so
PLEASE do not apply to this game if you donât like fighting undead! My descriptions can get graphic at times when it comes to monsters & combat, but I will likely gross myself out before it becomes too gratuitous.
Triggers - even if you donât think it will come up in game, triggers can unfortunately pop up with silly memes or jokes ooc. If thereâs a certain image / idea that totally squicks you out and you donât want them included ANYWHERE on the server, please let me know! Everyoneâs comfort is a top priority to me, and keeping your triggers out of our safe space is really important to me.
Morality - I love moral ambiguity, but I genuinely donât want any evil aligned characters. This is a collaborative game that requires everyone to work together to some extent; you donât have to be instant best friends in character, but you will need you to communicate and check in ooc if tensions rise up in character. Play your character true to their actions, but make sure that their actions are fun and interesting for
everyone involved, not just you.
I also always allow non-lethal combat options, such as knocking sentient creatures unconscious. I encourage trying to persuade / lie / bargain with those you have captured, but I will not condone outright torture. That said, there will be humanoid bad guys who wonât always be the most reasonable people, and may not collaborate.
Safety Tools - outside of open communication in discussing boundaries & triggers, I encourage the âX cardâ method - whenever anyone gets uncomfortable and wants to immediately stop a scene, you can send a literal âXâ in either the main chat or to me privately and we will stop immediately. Ideally, we can get on the same page easily about comfort levels and everyone here will feel okay coming to me with any issues they have, but we are all human and things can pop up.
Expectations - The only thing I really ask out of yâall as my player is for open communication and I will always try my best to do the same. If something isnât vibing with you or it makes you uncomfortable, even if itâs something little, please tell me. I expect you to be engaged with the story, and encourage you to keep some sort of notes / inventory / âto do listâ for the game. I also would really appreciate feedback - not just for how I run the game, but what you want to see in the game so I can put it in there. If someoneâs character is interested in a specific realm of study in history / arcana / nature, I can build that into the lore. Same thing if you want to find a specific item or learn how to do a certain skill - let me know either in or out of character and Iâll try to make it happen!
Starting point - I am intentionally keeping this part loosey-goosey to accommodate players backstories & experiences! Mechanically, you will start at either level 1 or 2 with Point Buy for stats, and I am imagining getting to at least level 5, but it really depends. The loose idea I have right now is that yâall are traveling on a ship from Neverwinter to an island where you will likely be for several weeks in character, but I want to leave the overall âwhyâ up to the individual players and group. It will likely take about a dozen or so sessions, but I am happy to play for as long as my players want to keep doing things in character!
If you havenât been put off by the amount of text, please click the link below to apply. If you thought this was too much and you skimmed the post to find this link, youâre probably going to get bored before you finish applying lol
best of luck!
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2024.05.21 14:47 cloutboicade_ 10 Foods You Should Never Eat
- Corn - Almost all corn, specifically in the US and Canada is produced by Monsanto seed. This is a man-made corn, which has been genetically modified and/or is a hybrid corn. Itâs been processed. This corn was specifically developed by Monsanto to be fed to cows for them to put on fat quickly and grow fast. The more corn you eat, the fatter you get. Itâs not the original, as nature intended it to be food. It causes allergic reactions to all degrees. Avoid anything with the word corn in it âCorn syrup solidsâ, âhigh fructose corn syrupâ, âcornflowerâ, âcorn starchâ, âcornflakesâ, etc. Look at the ingredients, if it has the word corn then avoid it. Monsanto is an American agricultural biotechnology and agrochemical company that was founded in 1901 by John Francis Queeny in St. Louis, Missouri. The company's products include glyphosate herbicides, crop seeds, and vegetables. Monsanto is best known for its herbicide Roundup, which is based on glyphosate. The company also produces genetically modified seeds, such as those that can tolerate glyphosate, which kills weeds without affecting the crop. What happened to Monsanto? Ethical Consumer
- Artificial Sweeteners - 2 main ones: Aspartame(nutrasweet) & Sucralose. Stay away from these two. These are found in diet sodas. These fall into a category called exito-toxins. They are chemically addictive. Itâs the ânew crackâ. It affects the neuro-transmitter activity and the serotonin levels in your brain. This means these artificial sweeteners make you anxious, stressed, and depressed. They are in any diet product. If you see âno sugarâ, it may be a marketing ploy - they want to convince you it has lower calories and some type of artificial sweetener. You find these. The actual foods or drinks taste horrible, but the aspartame and sucralose make it taste better. Fast food study
- Pork - A pig will eat anything. Scientists now know that whatever the pig eats turns to meat on its bones. The meat you eat puts toxicity in your body.
- Shellfish - More people get sick and/or die from eating âbadâ shellfish than any other food group. Many people are also allergic to it more than any other food group. Shellfish isn't just a fish that comes in a shell like a scallop, mussel, lobster, clam, crab. Itâs any fish in water that does not have scales and fins. Stay away from anything that comes out of the water with no scales and fins. Catfish has fins but no scales, stay away. Squid/Octopus stay away from. These non-scale/fin animals are called âfiltersâ. They absorb whatever toxins that are in the water and they keep that in their flesh, which is eaten. This is also the law of kashra, the kosher laws - pork and shellfish fall into the kosher law category. It states that you can eat anything on the ground that has a split hoof and chews to cut. Which is why you donât eat pork. Also, donât eat anything that doesnât have a split hoof and chews to cut like a bear(has a paw). States you should eat fish with fins and scales. The Kashrut Laws
- Hydrogenated Oils (Trans fats) - Look on the label. It says hydrogenated oil. These scar your arteries and lead to heart attack. It messes with hormones and affects sleep. Makes you hungrier and fatter. Affects immune system.
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) - Buy foods that say no GMOâs. The majority of the ingredients have not been modified. With GMO, foods are modified.
- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) - Falls into the same category as artificial sweeteners, it is an exito-toxin. Messes with neuro-transmitter activity, makes you hungrier, makes you thirsty, makes the body store extra fluid in fat cells making you gain weight, bloady, and fat. It increases fat cells and makes them bigger. KFC, Taco Bell, etc all have this.
- Wheat - If you live in Italy, this doesn't apply. Youdonât want wheat that's come from Canada or USA because it's only been fermented for 48 hours. This is tough because how can you determine that? Duran-wheat means it's from Italy. This is trustworthy. If you can reduce the amount of wheat you consume, youâll be better off because the majority of wheat hasn't been fermented for 48 hours. Its high gluten wheat, causes types of gas, bloating, allergic reactions, weight gain, etc. Make sure all your pasta comes from Italy (Organic product of Italy). If you make your own pasta, buy flour from italy. Same goes for bread in USA.
- Soy - All over the world. Almost all soy now comes from Monsanto seed. Itâs been genetically modified and causes all types of intestinal problems and reduces testosterone. Same with corn, soy is everywhere - âsoybean oilâ. Soy-bean oil is very cheap. Even if itâs organic,it can still be genetically modified.
- Corn-fed beef & anything dairy that doesn't come from grass fed cows - Stay away from homogenized dairy. Cows eat grass. But in the industry, cows are fed Monsanto genetically altered corn to make them fat and get them to the supermarket quicker. Cows don't eat grain in real life, they eat grass. When a cat is fed corn and grain it will get fatter faster. In the commercial feed that's fed to cows, there is ground up dead cows, horses, other animals that were so diseased they couldn't be put into the food chain. But they'll feed it to a cow which is supposed to be a vegetarian only eating grass. This cow gets diseased as well. Those animals were injected with bovine growth hormones and massive amounts of antibiotics. When you eat beef, your testost. score goes down, you put your body in toxic shock, because of the growth hormone, which makes you fatter. These beefs don't have much CLA which is the acid in the beef that increases testosterone. Buy 100% organic grass fed beef and dairy. Buy raw cheese that comes from France or switzerland.
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2024.05.21 14:46 CalebVanPoneisen The Five Orbs of Knowledge
âWill you look at that,â Captain Yontan marveled from the observation deck. They had arrived in the Solar System at long last, the old bastion of knowledge mankind had abandoned many millennia ago.
âSuch a basic tech, yet so beautiful, so⌠poetic,â Lezlybe uttered, gazing at the constant flux of Sunfire Conduit pulled from the sun to one, two, three relays, and finally to the surface of Pluto, where its energy was being harnessed inside a crater. âAnd youâre certain thatâs where the Ultimate Knowledge is stored?â
âYes,â Yontan nodded. âEvery clue leads to Pluto. Can you imagine? The Ultimate Knowledge, lost for millennia, on this planet out of all places.â
âReady to descend at your command, captain,â announced Ghenna.
Yontan turned to his crew and smiled. It was the first time they had seen him do that in months. âHover around the south-south-eastern quadrant of the crater. Thatâs where the entrance is supposed to be.â
âYes, Sir!â
Lezlybeâs turned to face the captain, her long black hair swirling around with her.
âWouldnât that energy burn us on approach?â
âIt might be basic tech, but not that basic, Lez,â said Yontan. âItâs safe up to a distance of 100 meters. Donât underestimate the intelligence of our ancestors because they built this thing in the distant past. They were as smart as us. Smarter even, in certain aspects, Iâm sure.â
âFound the entrance, captain,â said Ghenna. It was a pale peach colored door built on the craterside.
âLand near it, wherever itâs stable.â
âYes, Sir!â
The ship touched down next to the Hollis Crater. Yontan and four others suited up and left the craft. Before heading for the door, the team stopped to gaze at the Sunfire Conduit from their position. It went up, up, up as far as the eye could see.
Jmerr was awestruck.
âI canât believe weâre able to look at it with basic sun visors. Do you think our ancestors purposefully designed it like that?â
âOf course,â said Yontan, mesmerized by the spiraling blaze swooshing down the crater. âAesthetics have always been important, especially since it used to be connected to three planets, two dwarf planets, and eight moons. Many renown painters have depicted the Conduits in their art. Although no physical portraits survived, their works have been well documented over hundreds of books.â
Lezlybe approached Jmerr and put her hand over his shoulder.
âI kind of wish we could hear its thunderous sound. I imagine itâd be a satisfying swoosh, kind of like a blowtorch.â
âYouâd be deaf before youâd hear a thing,â laughed Yontan. âWeâre speaking of extremely powerful jets coming from a star, after all. I canât wait to see why theyâre pulling so much energy on such a small planet. Itâs totally excessive in my view.â
âMaybe itâs not,â said Lezlybe. âEspecially if the Ultimate Knowledge is behind this door.â
The team approached the door, a small black panel to its side. Yontan placed a round device on top and, seconds later, it retracted into the ground.
âA Grampus?â frowned Jmerr, even though no one could see his face behind the visor. âWhy do you use this old AI?â
âBecause I donât know the code,â explained Yontan as they stepped inside a long hall. âSo I brought this device with me to crack the password. Donât forget that this here is also old tech. Newer devices could break something.â He glanced over his shoulder at the wide-open entryway with the ship not too far behind. âBut it looks like the Grampus broke it anyway since it doesnât slide shut.â
At the end of the wide turquoise hall, another door was easily popped open with Yontanâs device. This time, however, the heavy door closed shut when the last person stepped in.
âI hope weâre not trapped in this small room,â gulped Lezlybe.
âDonât worry, we can ask someone on board to cut it open if needed,â said Yontan. âAfter all we ââ
PSHHHHHHHH
A burst of gas sprayed them from all sides, followed by a shower of heavy liquid. A few moments after it stopped, the door in front of them opened, and a gentle male voice greeted them.
âWelcome to U.K. ONE. The current air pressure is at 101.3 kilopascals, with a temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius and a humidity level set at 60% RH.â
The voice then proceeded to inform them about the roomâs condition among other sets of data.
âI see. We were inside a basic decompression chamber,â muttered Jmerr.
The tallest crewmate, Lessandre, popped his helmet off and took a deep breath.
âAh, historical fresh air,â he boomed, looking around the oval room. âIt brings a tear to my eye.â
âWhat are you doing?â Yontan shouted. âWe donât know what particles or microorganisms could linger in here.â
âRelax, captain. Tyche analyzed the air and told me itâs fine. Why donât you all retract your visors and experience this multimillennial-old air? Youâll never have the chance to do that again, you know.â
Yontan checked with his own version of his AI, Tyche, and everything seemed to be fine, so he retracted the visor of his helmet as well, just in time to scratch an itch on his beard. The rest of the crew followed, except for Jmerr.
âCome on, Jmerr. Itâs a unique experience, my friend,â beamed Lessandre, tapping on his shoulder.
Jmerr scowled at Lessandre. âI refuse to take unnecessary risks.â
âAs you wish,â Lessandre grinned, loudly sniffing the air. âAhhh. The air in here is exceptionally⌠how to describe it?â
âDusty?â Lezlybe chimed in. âI think the auto-clean on the filter stopped working long ago.â
Yontan was ignoring his crew, inspecting the walls of this oval room for clues. But the room was pretty much empty, outside of the air conditioning holes and lights flickering on the ceiling.
âI know thereâs another door on the other side of the crater, but that oneâs the entrance to the accumulator and workspaces,â he muttered to himself, caressing the wall in the hopes of finding a button or a gap of sorts.
âIs that place also turquoise?â asked Lessandre. âI really hate this color. Reminds me too much of my ex.â
Lezlybe rolled her eyes.
âThen why donât we go there?â asked Ghenna, who had closed her visor since she didnât like the smell.
âBecause,â began Yontan absent-mindedly while brushing his hands over the wall, âevery document points to this place. Weâll check the other site if we donât find anything here. Now if only I â aha! A button. This might be it.â
Yontan pushed it with his finger. Instead of clicking, like any other button would, his index finger sank completely in. He immediately withdrew it, fearing something might cut his finger off. But the button came back, except it was now white and protruded out of the wall. Yontan hesitantly pressed it.
An oval pedestal emerged from the middle of the floor, gradually rising until it reached chest height. The left side slid open with melodious clicks, and out came a small table with a round black object on it with a sky-blue center. Before they had the time to guess what it was, a hologram rose from it, displaying the head of an old balding man with a lazy eye.
âGreetings, future humans,â said the feeble voice. âAnd welcome to K.U. ONE. What is your purpose here?â
Yontan glanced at his crew, who gave him a nod and shrugs. He cleared his throat and spoke clearly, âWeâve come here to gain access to the Ultimate Knowledge, which is said to contain the answers to our purpose within the universe.â
âI see. And you are one, two, five. Oh! That is good news, good news indeed. Iâve been waiting for you. Well, not me per se, since Iâm long dead, I suppose,â the hologram laughed, âbut my digital image. And five? Oh, proof that nothing happens at random.â
Yontan was slightly taken aback.
âWait. Youâre not a simple recording?â
âNo, no. Iâm enhanced with artificial intelligence. It speaks as I would speak, saying what I asked it to say â with a bit of panache. Now, move to the other side of the pedestal. It will pop open and contain a box.â
The other side popped open, displaying a silver box embossed with gold on the edges. It was beautiful. Lessandre grabbed it and tried to pry it open.
âTut-tut! You need the key to open the box. Iâll hand it over only of you accept to eat its contents.â
âEat it?â Yontan uttered in excitement. âWill it alter our brains? Give us the knowledge we yearn for?â
âNot quite. But it is a necessary step.â
âI wonât touch it,â Jmerr stated firmly. âI donât trust this man. Whateverâs inside, itâs been in there for thousands of years. Thereâs no way itâs still edible.â
âOh but it is,â grinned the man. âWhat do you think the Sunfire Conduit is used for?â
âWhat?â uttered Lezlybe. âThe power of the sun used for⌠food?â
âOf course, thereâs more to it. But a lot of energy is necessary to cool it down to near zero kelvin and keep it that way until itâs very slowly reheated to the ideal temperature for you to savor.
âNow, will you eat its contents or not?â
âWhy donât we bring it back to the ship and study it?â suggested Jmerr.
âThe moment you leave the room with the box, its contents will be destroyed, and so will the key to Ultimate Knowledge.â
Yontan exchanged a glance with his crew. Lessandre gave him thumbs up, Ghenna nodded and Lezlybe shrugged. Jmerr was the only one to firmly shake his head.
âFine, weâll eat its contents,â said Yontan, upon which Jmerr put his hands up in the air in frustration.
A key appeared from the front of the pedestal. Yonan used it to open the box Lessandre was holding. Five dark-brown spherical objects were neatly placed within fitting molds, resembling the five dots on a die.
âBehold the Five Orbs of Knowledge,â the hologram said solemnly. âI recommend one for each of you.â
Jmerr crossed his arms. âThereâs no way Iâm touching this.â
âWhat if someone eats two?â asked Yontan, eyeing Jmerr.
âIt would sadden me, even though it might be beneficial to grasp the Ultimate Knowledge.â
Without hesitation, Lessandre popped the middle one in his mouth. Every other crewmate was staring at him. A few bites in, he suddenly froze, eyes wide open. His gaze slowly shifted from Yontan, to Lezlybe, to Ghenna â whose visor was now lowered â and finally stopped on Jmerr.
âAwl eash âem bofh,â he rapidly chewed, popping a second one in. âAwl eash âem owl ihf you guysh downt.â
Yontanâs hand was shaking as he picked his Orb. Lezlybe and Ghenna also chose one.
âOn the count of three,â gulped Yontan, as he noticed the horrified look on Jmerr. âOne⌠two⌠three!â
The shell of the Orb had a slight crunch, with a rather soft, creamy inner core, gently melting on their tongue. Sweet with a zest of bitterness. Each bite, each movement of their tongue was another moment they savored, dreading the end of this unique flavor. It was an explosion of exoticism, a sensory overload inside their mouth; the richness of the Orb filled their taste buds and souls alike with pure bliss.
Then there was the aroma, dissolving the dusty odor of the room with its arboraceous perfume. It reminded them of Terrestrial woods, now planted across various planets in the Milky Way. Comforting, ancient, nostalgic, and so raw at heart.
Fortunately, this jolly adventure didnât end after they swallowed it, no, each residue, sticking to the various corners of their mouths, lingered like a fleeting memory soon to disappear forever. Yet it was still there, to grasp with the palm of their hands. But when they tried to, it became vapor, dwindling, yet etched in their brains with such strength it would be impossible to ever forget this moment. Ever.
Their minds were still floating on a cloud of ecstasy when Yontan stared at Lessandre.
âYou ate two,â he breathed. âAnd you,â he turned to Jmerr, âyou have no idea what youâve just missed. Itâs⌠indescribably delectable.â Yontan faced the hologram. âPlease, give us one more, for Jmerr. He has to try this⌠Orb.â
The hologram grinned widely, creasing the old manâs entire face.
âThese were the last five. There are no more.â
âWHAT?â everyone shouted at once.
âThâ thatâs it? No more?â Yontanâs shoulder slumped. âWhy didnât you tell us earlier? We couldâve taken it back to the ship and try to recreate it.â
âItâs impossible without the recipe.â
âA recipe? Give it to us, I donât care about Ultimate Knowledge anymore,â Lessandre laughed.
âBut you had two,â Lezlybe scowled.
âAnd I want more,â he chuckled. âIâve never felt better in my life. Even two were far too few!â
âYes, hand us the recipe so we can share it with the rest of the crew,â pleaded Yontan.
The hologram seemed more and more pleased with itself.
âEven if I gave you the recipe you couldnât make it when the main ingredientâs missing.â
âWhatâs the main ingredient?â Ghenna asked.
âCacao. And these were chocolate truffles, which I made myself utilizing the very last cacao beans to ever exist. Iâm sorry. Youâll never eat chocolate ever again.â
Jmerr seemed disappointed upon hearing it, especially after seeing how everyone reacted to it.
âB â but⌠why?â Yontan asked. âWhy offer us a delicious treat only to punch us in the gut right after?â
The hologram smiled. âThink. What is your purpose here?â
âTo acquire Ultimate Knowledge⌠But I fail to understandâŚâ
âIf my clock is correct, 3622 years have passed since the last human â which is myself â set wheels in this room. 3622 years of technological advancement, of accumulated mastery of various sciences and understanding of the universe. Yet you believe Ultimate Knowledge is to be found in the past?â
The crewmembers looked at each other, dumbfounded.
âSo⌠it doesnât exist?â suggested Lezlybe. âWeâve come this far for nothingâŚâ
âHavenât you just experienced the ultimate delicacy of humankind? Therein lies everything you need to know.â
âItâs not about the knowledge,â began Yontan, âbut about the experience we savor?â
âExactly!â Clapping hands appeared in front of the hologramâs face. âInstead of looking for something that may not be, learn to cherish the transient nature of existence through every experience you encounter. Who knows what happens once youâre dead? Constant hesitation leads to a life of lost opportunities. One of you has learned this lesson the hard way, Iâm afraid. However, the tall man over there has greatly benefited from this lesson. Balance in all things!â
âNo data is ever lost,â snorted Jmerr scornfully. âDeath is simply the temporary loss of information until itâs retrieved.â
âThe no-hiding theorem,â smiled the hologram. âOf course. But you wouldnât be here if you could completely determine the state of the entire universe. Thus, my rhetoric stays valid. For as long as this is beyond our grasp â likely until humanityâs extinction â you ought to cherish every experience and lose your fear of consequences within reason.â
The room went silent, the subtle taste of chocolate still lingering in their mouths like the fading words of an old love letter.
âWhat do we do now, captain?â Ghenna asked shyly.
âTake your new-found knowledge and share it with others,â the hologram said before Yontan could open his mouth.
âSo⌠there really is nothing else here?â
âNothing at all.â
The hologram fluttered for a moment.
âWere these really the last pieces of chocolate?â
âYes.â
âThen why didnât you eat them yourself?â
âBecause sharing is the quintessential attribute of humanity. And Iâm glad to have contributed my part, even though it took several millennia.â
âSo why use all that energy from the sun?â asked Lezlybe.
âItâs twofold,â said the hologram. âPartially to keep this chocolate in pristine state, as I said before. Youâll understand the second reason soon enough. Letâs say itâs a parting gift, for that man who hasnât eaten his Orb.â
âI donât understand.â Yontan was running his fingers through his hair. âYou speak of sharing, yet we wonât be able to share this exquisite experience. Thereâs no chocolate left.â
âShare the wisdom youâve acquired. Or perhaps you shall find something unique to share with others as I did. Even the stories of your advââ
The man disappeared for a few seconds.
ââentures â Ah? Weâve been cut. Soon I shall be free, just like your minds. Swiftly return to your ships, and sail tââ
It flickered again and stopped for nearly ten seconds.
ââhe vast empty space to⌠wherever your heart leads you. Farewell. Fare well indeed.â
The hologram zoomed out to show an old man sitting on a wheelchair, waving both hands. It flickered one last time before completely fading out with a hum.
Suddenly, a familiar voice spoke from everyoneâs earpiece.
âCaptain, is everything all right?â asked one of the crew left on the ship in a panic.
âWhy? Did the entrance crumble down?â
âNo, Sir. Itâs the Conduit. You need to see this for yourself.â
The crew put on their visors and hurried out of the room, through the hallway, out on the freezing surface of Pluto. They gasped upon staring up.
âThe Conduit!â Ghenna uttered.
It was oscillating, slowly shrinking until the last flames swooshed back and forth from the relay to the crater, and then, it retracted entirely.
âItâs⌠itâs goneâŚâ sighed Yontan.
âThe parting gift,â Jmerr sobbed. âHe knew. He knew someone might not try out the chocolate truffle, and he purposefully shut down the entire system.â
Lessandre turned to Jmerr. âConsider this your incredible experience. We must be the only humans to ever see this happen in real time.â
âBut we can reconnect it, unlike the chocolate, canât we?â said Lizlybe.
Yontan shook his head. âDo you know of the ancient pyramids in the northern African continent?â
âYeahâŚâ she hesitated. âVaguely.â
âDo you know why theyâve never been rebuilt?â
Lezlybe shrugged.
âBecause thereâs nothing to gain in doing so.â He pointed his finger at the vast expanse above him. âWeâve never rebuilt the ancient pyramids â not due to complexity, but due to loss of time and resources involved without any actual benefit. Iâm afraid this is the last time anyone has admired this old tech at work.â
Upon their return on the ship, they told the rest of the crew what inside the U.K. ONE.
âSo the Ultimate Knowledge doesnât exist?â one of the crewmember asked.
Yontan took one last glance at the crater as the ship took off.
âI believe it does,â he beamed, looking at the bemused faces of his crew. âNot here.â He gently tapped his temple. âBut here.â His hand rested on his chest. âAnd there.â His arms were wide open, as if trying to embrace his whole crew at once. âAcquired wisdom is the Ultimate Knowledge. And the ability to share experiences with others is our greatest gift.â
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2024.05.21 14:41 Sweet-Count2557 New Deli Restaurant in Los Angeles,CA,United States
| New Deli Restaurant in Los Angeles,CA,United States New Deli: A Sustainable and Plant-Based Restaurant in Venice Beach Los Angeles, CA Price Level: $$ - $$$ New Deli is a unique restaurant in Venice Beach that offers a fresh perspective on the convenience store concept. With a focus on sustainability and plant-based options, New Deli provides a wide range of boutique packaged goods, prepared foods, and organic beer and wine. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, New Deli has you covered. Their coffee bar serves a small menu of all-day snacks, pastries, and baked goods that you can enjoy on their large outdoor patio or take away. Cuisines of New Deli in Los Angeles,CA,United States If you're looking for a diverse culinary experience, look no further than the New Deli Restaurant. This hidden gem offers a delightful fusion of American, Mediterranean, and Deli cuisines. Whether you're craving a juicy burger, a flavorful falafel wrap, or a classic Reuben sandwich, this restaurant has it all. The American section of the menu boasts mouthwatering dishes like BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, and crispy chicken tenders. For those seeking a taste of the Mediterranean, the menu offers delectable options such as hummus, tabbouleh, and succulent kebabs. And if you're in the mood for a traditional deli experience, you can indulge in a variety of sandwiches piled high with premium meats and cheeses. With such a diverse range of flavors, the New Deli Restaurant is sure to satisfy any craving and leave you wanting to come back for more. Features of New Deli in Los Angeles,CA,United States Item 1Item 2Item 3 Menu of New Deli in Los Angeles,CA,United States Location of New Deli in Los Angeles,CA,United States Contact of New Deli in Los Angeles,CA,United States +1 310-301-2524 2524 Pacific Ave Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA 90291 newdeli@matthewkenneycuisine.com https://www.matthewkenneycuisine.com/new-deli- Tags submitted by Sweet-Count2557 to worldkidstravel [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 14:38 AdKind5997 FAQ For Tourists
Some helpful tips for tourists arriving to Maldives
- Is there any taxi app in Maldives?
Always use AvasRide app to book taxis in the Maldives to get fixed prices. this app is similar to Grab app in SEA countries. you would need local sim to register and to book the taxis.
https://apps.apple.com/mv/app/avas-app/id6478046635 - How is internet service in Maldives?
We have two ISPâs here. Dhiraagu and Ooreedo you can get tourist Sim Card from the airport or from any retail outlets. Cheapest is $40 from Ooreedo which includes 20GB Data and 100 minutes to local numbers vaild for 30 days. Dhiraagu tourist sim is from $50 with 30GB Data and 70 GB Social Media Data along with 300 minutes to all networks vaild for 30 days. you can get physical sim or E-SIM for both networks if your device supports it. as for internet connection speeds on Data on most areas in greater male area should be fine on both networks and in islands speeds may differ. 5G connectivity is available on select areas in the country as of now.
- Can i use USD for purchases in Maldives?
No. it is recommended you convert USD to Maldivian Currency to make purchases in the country. 1 USD = 15.42 MVR.
- How do i book bus tickets?
We have RTL Bus service in our country used mostly to travel in greater male area (Male-Hulhumale) you can download the app on the playstore or Apple App Store and book the tickets online using your VISA / Mastercard cards or you can pay using physical card when the bus arrives thereâs POS machines installed in every RTL Bus.
https://apps.apple.com/mv/app/rtl-travel-app/id1605778705 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scsoft.maldivesrtl&hl=en&gl=US - You can use Odiapp to book launch and ferry services to travel to islands within the country. can book tickets online seamlessly and check schedules
https://apps.apple.com/mv/app/odiapp/id1583419379 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=travel.odi&hl=en&gl=US - You can use AvasFood / Foodies app to order food online multiple restaurants are there and you can use card or cash to pay.
https://apps.apple.com/mv/app/avas-food/id1487298861 https://apps.apple.com/mv/app/foodies-order-food-delivery/id1493631471 Feel free to ask any other questions!
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2024.05.21 14:28 NormalNorm86 This is by far the best box cake mix I have ever had. 100% satisfaction IS a guarantee.
2024.05.21 14:26 pohltergiest Catching up on the Tohoku Times
| Finally finding some time after resting to do my writing. The bike shop experience was a little sweaty in the hot weather, and while we were outside working on our bikes, not only did the wife of the mechanic go get us an iced coffee and an ice cream, she later made us care packages with an energy gel and a bunch of electrolyte tablets. Looking inside, it would seem this shop has been the home of a pro-level team for a long time, so I imagine they have a lot of these things on hand, but it was still very nice. My wheel repair went well, the bumps and wobbles straightening out with the spoke repair. Bryce had them look at his front wheel, which had a different problem. He took a look at it, and after some consideration he said it was a "maintenance challenge" and proceeded to pull out a lot of wrenches. Bryce gleaned that the hub of the wheel needed tightening, and he did not have the correct wrenches to deal with this decidedly north american model. But he did have ones that were close enough and with some effort he managed to make it better to ride. After all was said and done we asked how much for the repairs and he tells us that he's a volunteer for the day, that this is his son's shop and he's just hanging out for the day because it's a holiday! We were flabbergasted but again he would not take any payment. We talked with him a bunch and he told us that he's in his 70's and attributes his good health to his biking, which he proudly states he's been doing for over 60 years now. We said he was an inspiration and said our goodbyes. We were lucky to get the repairs done so quick, as it gave us just enough time to hit up the aquarium. We needed to ride just 12km to get there, and a nice tunnel took us through a mountain range instead of us having to go over it. I was tired, the stress of the string of repairs really getting to me. But we arrived with an hour and a half til closing and got to see the aquarium which was a big white building tucked up against sea cliffs on the sea of Japan. I felt instantly more at ease, the temperature feeling more moderate by the water, which was calm as the day went on. The aquarium was lovely, with an obvious focus on jellyfish. I don't usually like aquariums or zoos due to what appears to be inadequate facilities for the inhabitants, but jellyfish in a tank? I don't think jellyfish care, or have the ability to care. This is like having a series of terrariums in my mind, jellyfish are one step above insects in my mind. And jellies they had, loads and loads of jellies, some on the larger side and lots of teeny tiny ones that almost can't be seen at all without magnification. They really do look like little automatons, just wiggling around. The tanks were all very tastefully lit, highlighting UV reactive cells, long streaming tendrils (that I'm sure have a proper name), and rainbow shimmering reflective cells that look deceptively like teeny tiny LEDs on little ridges. The prime attraction was the dream theatre, a dark room with a 5m tall tank circulating with hundreds or thousands of jellies and lit with a dreamy blue and purple light. We saw posters of famous artists performing in front of the jellyfish tank, the theatre being aptly named. We missed out on the jellyfish ramen noodles, it being a bit too late in the day, but we did get to enjoy the late day views from on top of the aquarium. Why did we ever leave the ocean? Flat roads, sunsets unmarred by dumb terrain, beaches. It's the best. I love beaches. Looking at the map, we'd have to cover 120km to get to Akita to take the ferry to hokkaido, so we decided to cover some ground while we still had light so as to not overload the next day should something happen. On we went. We zoomed past pastel-lit beaches, seeing folks sitting in pairs, waiting for the sunset. We've seen people stop right on highways if they have a good view of the sunset. We had no such time to enjoy it today. An hour or so later, we covered 20km to Sakata. Bryce wanted fried chicken for dinner, so we went to a takeout place and got way too much chicken for the two of us to eat. It can be hard to tell what you're getting, as one piece of karaage can be anything from a morsel to a meal, in this case we had more of a meal per piece along with rice and cabbage. We got some drinks from a vending machine and ate the food by a river, watching the water go by as the light faded. For once, we couldn't finish all the food, which was a shock. I always finish the food. Good job, random chicken place, you win this round. I found a big empty looking beach in the middle of nowhere on the map about 10km north of our position, so we prepared to set out for a night ride. Rain was in the forecast for the next morning, which meant we needed a private place that we wouldn't be bothered for an extended time during daylight hours. And we'd need to reduce our kilometers for the next day as we'd probably have to bike some of it in the rain, which sucks. As we were biking through the city, we happened upon a summer festival, people filling the streets. The usual assortment of festival treats didn't steal our attention, but I stopped for a moment to examine a line of white painted ladies in front of a stage that were talking turns talking about something or another. If only we had the time to watch the performance! We instead used our valuable time biking to a convenience store to one again get water, food, and some canned coffee for the next morning. Always an exciting time. We left the city, things now fully dark. The highway was not the best, lots of cracks and parts filled in with patches, and my focus wasn't the best. Obstructions become much harder to see in the light of a headlight, even harder to see when you have to use the dimmest setting as the headlamp always seems to be close to dying. My body bitched that it was the wrong time of day to be biking, I should already be setting up camp and kicking back, not pressing for an extra 10km. We did eventually make it to the beach intact, if a bit worn out, rolling down a sandy road until we had to push our bikes over dune-encrusted paths. Nobody here except a handful of night fishers, but they only care about fish. We pushed our bikes along the beach until we found a lonely pair of shelters for picnics and began setting up there. It seemed like a good spot, and we could tie up the tarp for extra rain protection. Giant wind fences on the beach would help with any gusts coming off the sea, but we weren't expecting a lot of wind anyways. Feeling like I'd have extra time in the morning, I got to sleep instead, feeling more tired than ever. I slept very long, clearly the need for sleep piling up on me. We got to bed a little later than I wanted, but it was indeed raining when I woke in the morning, so I went back to sleep and luckily got a few more hours. We discovered in the morning light that we were not the only ones to think highly of the shelters, with little ants crawling all over the outside of the tent. Not a big deal, but a little unnerving considering we haven't always been perfect about getting the zippers all the way closed. We had some breakfast in bed (which inevitably led to a spilled coffee) and read for a little bit, but debates about getting going started pretty quickly. The rain didn't look like it was going to let up, which meant we were going to have to get going or risk riding at night again. It was late in the morning when we were ready to go, rain gear donned and our spirits as high as they would be all day. We had 95km to ride, half a day to do it, and we were already soaked. On we went. Rice planting is in full swing now, everywhere we go there's farmers hurredly planting thousands of tiny sprouts in prepared fields. Early on there was a bit of a roadside attraction in the form of a curiously coloured pond, which we dutifully checked out. The pond was indeed a brilliant blue green colour and very clear, like the water of some onsens we've seen. Reading a sign, the pond was the source of the little rivers nearby and the water was extremely cold which kept it from fouling. As we rode, the mist rising off the hills looked like smoke. We hoped the rain would turn to just mist soon. Wiping my face for the hundredth time, we slowly pedaled on. Rain pants tug on my skin, making knee pain feel more prominent. We bike slower too, I think the water on the road is just harder to bike on. Feels like slow motion compared to fair weather riding. After 30km, I needed to stop and get some real food in me, I found a mandarin restaurant serving spicy ramen, which sounded perfect for a cold, stiff day like this. We left our dripping rain gear outside where it might get slightly dryer simply by gravity, and went in, still sorta dripping anyways. Inside, the restaurant was filled to the brim with knickknacks and collectables and was bright and cheery despite the weather outside. I found a place to plug in my headlamp and we both ordered big bowls of spicy soup and colas for the sugar and caffeine boost we'd need to keep going. The soup was flavorful and delicious, with a ground pork that was sweet instead of savoury. Last time I made sweet pork it was kinda gross so it was neat to have a sweet pork that wasn't bad. I ate my whole bowl, needing all the calories I could get, and settled down a bit to check the radar for the area. As can be expected for the coast, the weather was temperamental. It was good we got going, as the section behind us was being hammered, while we could expect a bit of a reprieve from the rain as we moved forward. That was about as good as we could hope for and with the clock striking 2 (and playing a song) in the restaurant, we departed. The sky brightening a bit from a dreary grey to a less dreary grey, our moods lifted for a while while our jackets dried off in the breeze. The sights were beautiful, in a desolate sort of way. Something about staring off into seemingly infinite ocean is unsettling to me. The evergreens on rocky spits in the ocean reminded us of the west coast trail, a few unbothered sections of coast here and there revealing what this land is supposed to look like under all the concrete pylons and coast management techniques Japan loves. After an hour, I began having some real issues. My heart rate had spiked, my vision was a little odd, and I was starting to not feel well. Not good. I drank a bunch of water, which helped, but eventually my body decided the spicy ramen was too oily and spicy for my guts and I went to destroy a convenience store. I felt better after, but I really should know better by now. There's so much oil in the cooking here though, it's hard to avoid sometimes. We kept riding, now with no rain gear and keeping up a respectable pace. We went on a desolate road, giant windmills standing guard on the coast overlooking fields of windburnt trees all bent away from the water. Looks like this coast gets absolutely hammered by the wind, maybe I shouldn't complain too much about the rain if it's not windy as well. Things were looking up, our pace put us on schedule to arrive at 6, well before dark which put us in better spirits. Better spirits until Bryce's tire blew out. Pulling apart the tire layers, incredulous that the so-called "flatless" tires would fail us now, we found a shard of black glass stabbed straight through the thickest part of the tire and a centimeter into the tube section. Well there's no bike tire on earth that can survive that, that one's just bad luck. We felt a little better about that as we set about replacing it. At least with the new rim Bryce had it was much less of a fight to get the tire on and off to replace the tube. Getting the bead to set was a pain, Bryce cycled the tube pressure three times and we even soaped the edge to get it to budge. It seemed good enough to me, but the rim of the tire definitely seemed a little inconsistent. The rain starting again, we debated what we should do, I argued that if he was careful and avoided bumps the bead might set itself and we didn't have any other techniques we could try. He wasn't able to pull the tire over any more and my hands were too weak to be of much help. We were wet and cold by this point, so Bryce agreed with this and we remounted and got moving. We could always take the train if we had to, but that wasn't an option we wanted to do just yet. I was in the rear and I could immediately see and hear something was wrong with Bryce's bike, even though I was focused on the tire bead to see if it was setting properly. It looked like his front and back tires were tracking different paths and one or both seemed to be leaning? I know the front tire had a hub issue so I thought maybe they're just a bit off but after a while I called a halt as it looked just too messed up not to try reseating the axle. While we were redoing the rear axle, we discovered that a bolt holding the rear pannier rack was close to coming out altogether, the source of the terrible rattling I've been hearing for weeks now! That was a relief to fix, and the wheel seemed to be sitting better. Now we were quite a bit later, projections looking more like 7 o'clock and getting dark by the time we got to the city. The sky was getting lighter, but it was the sun starting to sink below the cloud layer, signaling the end of the day and the last of our riding light. I was so tired by this point, bone tired. The rain makes every kilometer feel like two, I was sneezing again, feeling sad. Lots of harsh feelings were welling up, life starting to roar back into focus as all the things I pushed away for the past year demanded answers right now. I tried my best to file away the petitions as I could, but mostly I just tried to keep my head up as my mood sunk lower with the sun. My sinuses decided they'd had enough and shut down, making my head feel like it was a size too big. In the last light of the day we got to Akita, the end of our Tohoku adventure. The kindness of the people we met saved us from finding the whole region cursed. I demanded burgers and fries to lift my soggy mood, nothing in my tool box keeping me happy. Luckily there was a good looking place near our hotel to try and it was a countertop kinda place. We went in to find a fully charming establishment full of locals and a pair of chefs working the counter. I was feeling just awful but Bryce had a good time interacting with people. Everyone was very curious about the two colourful and very wet foreigners who had wandered in after parking very large and heavy bikes. I joined in on the answers, having the better language skills whenever Bryce couldn't parse what was being asked, but I was more focused on the pile of fries and the chili burger I ordered. People were flabbergasted that we came all the way from the southern end of the country, the chefs assuming we must have come from Tokyo instead. Some of the other patrons started rattling off Canadians they knew, with Justin Bieber ("Justinoo Beeberu!") and Celine Dion topping the list. I ordered a BLT sandwich as I was still starving even after a whole meal. The chef brought over a bottle of nice sake to have as a toast to the brave travellers, which I had to refuse as I would like to recover from this cold sometime this century. There's so much booze that it's hard not to here. To alleviate the embarrassment of having to refuse the booze, he offered me a ginger ale instead, which I graciously accepted. The other chef laughed as they pulled out a bottle "Canada Dry" she said, to the laughter of the bar. Taste of home in a strange place. I polished off my BLT (and considered a second) and while I'm sure Bryce could have spent all evening taking free shots of excellent sake with the bartender, we had to be up early, so we said our goodbyes and waved as we wheeled our bikes into the dark city. I left in a good mood, but tired as hell. Bryce was positivity beaming from the fun interactions, and the four drinks he had. The hotel was nearby, so it wasn't too hard. A parking attendant ushered us to a spot near the guardhouse, and we locked up there. He asked us when we were thinking of getting the bikes the next day, and when we said 430 in the morning he was a little taken aback. He understood that the ferry was early but that was too early for him. The hotel room was nice enough, but all I wanted was a bath and sleep. There were bath salts at the front desk and we took turns soaking in the tub. I wasted no time, doing my thing, arranging my clothes for the morning, setting an alarm and going to sleep. 415 would be just around the corner. submitted by pohltergiest to RainbowRamenRide [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 14:18 RepulsiveComfort2867 grapevine
hey, around last year i think it was some guys masters project or smth to create an app/website and he created 'Grapevine' to give students savings on food. he was interviewing people on campus at the time about their thoughts on trying it out and while i downloaded the web shortcut, i was a bit hesitant to input my bank info to get the automatic cashback so havent used it since.
just saw that some stores theyve paired up with now do coupons instead of the cashback which is rlly cool but still a bit cautious of logging in to my bank via the website :( nothing against the devs, they seemed rlly cool and i love the idea but im not the best at practicing web safety. can anyway let me know if its safe / your experience? thank you!!
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2024.05.21 14:12 priya_dogra Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Upgrade in Victoria
| While the governments across the globe seem to be focused on rapid adoption of zero-emission vehicles and solar panels to cut carbon emission, a new climate-tech hero has emerged on the scene â the heat pump. Though the first heat pump was created in the mid 19th century, the technology found its place in the spotlight only in the early 21st century. Why are heat pumps tech heroes? Unlike conventional technologies â which use gas or electricity for space heating/cooling and water heating â a heat pump pulls warmth from surrounding air (even if it is snowing outside), amplifies it, and pumps it inside to warm a space or water inside the water tank. The heat pumps are powered by electricity, but their energy output â in the form of water heating or space heating/cooling â is 3-5 times greater than the energy consumed. Since, we are currently offering upgrades under Victoria government commercial hot water rebates program, the rest sections of this blog will be focused on the commercial heat pump powered hot water systems and rebate application process. Commercial Heat pumps offered under Victoria government programs The Victoria government has set an ambitious target of 45-50 percent emission reduction â to 2005 emission levels â and net-zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this target, reducing emissions in the electricity sector â which accounted for 51.8% of Victoria's total net emissions in 2021 â becomes all important. About a quarter of the total electricity produced is consumed by commercial buildings in Australia, and appliances like water heaters, air conditioners and freezers are responsible for the highest energy use. Energy-efficient appliances can reduce the energy consumption and decarbonise commercial buildings by a large margin. The reduction achieved by achieving higher energy efficiency will in turn result in more energy and money savings for businesses and reduce their carbon footprints. If you run a business in Victoria state, achieving energy efficiency in your office/workplace building has never been so doable and budget friendly. The Victorian government âunder the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program â is offering free replacement of your commercial electric boilers/water heaters with air-sourced heat pump powered commercial water heaters. The rebates are also on offer for replacement of gas-fired water heaters with heat pump units. The 3 to 5X energy efficiency achieved by heat pumps offer a great advantage for businesses who are looking to reduce their operating cost and carbon footprints. However, to achieve this, there are the following variables you need to factor in to achieve the maximum quantum of reduction in energy demand at your business: - COP (Coefficient Of Performance) of heat pump unit.
- Quality of installation.
- Size of heat pump system
- Energy star rating
- Compressor efficiency
- Type of compressor
- Insulation of pipes and water tank
- Warranty
Application of heat pump technology in Industrial & Commercial sector Heat pump technology is used in a range of industrial and commercial applications, such as: - Product heating and cooling in agro-based industries.
- Space heating and cooling in agriculture and industries
- Water heating and steam generation in industrial applications
- Pool water heating and cooling in swimming pools
- Air heating in agribusinesses and industries
- Drying, cooling, boiling, distillation, and blanching in food & beverages industries.
- Drying, melting and preheating in food processing applications
Upsides of commercial heat pump water heater Employing Heat pumps in commercial and industrial applications offers the following advantages: High energy-efficiency Commercial heat pumps offer 3â5 times COP (Coefficient of Performance) than their gas or resistance counterparts. This makes them suitable for reducing energy demand and energy bills of the various commercial and industrial processes. Low operating cost The cost of running heat pumps is always lower than gas-fired or electric boilers. Here is a comparison of the operating cost of various commercial heating technologies Comparing the operating cost of various commercial heating technologies. As we can see in this chart, a commercial air-source heat pump can deliver 1 GJ (gigajoules) of heat (when electricity is charged u/120/MWh) for $12.92. The resistive water heater delivers the same heat for $33.33 and gas-fired steam boilers deliver the same amount of heat for $30.60 (when electricity is priced @ $24/GJ) and for $15.65 (when electricity is priced @ $12/GJ). Low maintenance cost Rightly sized and installed heat pumps need less maintenance than their electric and gas counterparts. Maintenance is only required if the manufacturer has recommended replacing air filters and cleaning evaporator and condenser coils after a certain period of time. One can find the coils and filters replacement schedule in the product document supplied with the heat pump system. Lower emissions Due to higher energy-efficiency, heat pumps produce lower emissions even if the electricity grid is powered by the coal-fired power plants. As the Australian electricity grid is getting decarbonised every year and its emission factor (amount of CO2 per MWh of generated power) is expected to reduce to less than 0.3â0.45 t CO2/MWh by 2030, replacing resistive and gas-fired boilers/water heaters with heat pumps will deliver a substantial reduction in businesses and industrials sites. Pairing with solar panels Powering heat pumps with solar panels can further reduce operating cost of heat pumps and achieve the holy grail of climate conscious businesses â net-zero emissions. Integrating with thermal storage systems Integrating heat pumps with thermal storage units (such as insulated water tanks) offers several advantages, such as: - Reduced heat loss from the stored water.
- More efficiency
- More savings: thermal storage systems can be programmed to store thermal energy during off-peak hours and utilize it during peak hours. It saves money and reduces dependence on the electricity grid.
Safety benefits Heat pumps reduce fire hazards in commercial and industrial processes as they are fully electric and handling of combustible fuels/gasses (as in the case of gas-fired boilers) is not required. Downsides of heat pump water heaters Despite the above advantages that heat pump hot water systems offer, they are associated with the following drawbacks: Limited efficiency in colder climate As the heat pump systems are primed for sourcing warmth of outdoor or ambient air and transferring it to the sink (which may be a water tank or a space inside a building), the efficiency of heat pumps drops significantly when the outdoor air temperature falls below zero degree celsius. The sub-zero temperature conditions (during the winter months of June, July, and August) in Victoria state are not a concern, as the average temperatures range from 6.5 C to 14.2 C during these months. Limited output temperature Most commercial heat pump water heating units can achieve maximum output temperature in the 60 to 80 degree celsius range. Some heat pumps use auxiliary resistive heating (called booster) to increase the max output temperature range, but it makes them less efficient. Cost Heat pump technology based commercial water heaters are more expensive â than gas and electric â upfront. Businesses in Victoria can utilize the government rebates/incentives to reduce the upfront cost. Refrigerant consideration in commercial heat pumps Refrigerantâs global warming potential (GWP) and toxicity level are two key considerations that one needs to consider while choosing earth-friendly and safe commercial water heating systems. GWP is the heat trapping potential (relative to carbon dioxide) of a substance. A heat pump with carbon dioxide refrigerant has a GWP of 1. All natural refrigerants like CO2 (R744), propane (R290) and ammonia (R717) have low global warming potential. Among these natural refrigerants, carbon dioxide has a low toxicity level and ammonia â which is a flammable and corrosive gas â has a high toxicity level. Let us walk you through the upgrade process. Defrosting heat pump During normal operating conditions, air source heat pumps sources the warmth from ambient outdoor air and transfers it to a heat sink such as indoor space or water storage unit. However, in cold winter days when outdoor air temperature dips below freezing (0 °C) and wind speed is below 16 km/h, moisture in the air condenses into ice crystals, frost starts forming on the fins of evaporator coils of the heat pump. When the air temperature continues falling several notches below the zero degree Celsius, a thick layer of frost can form on the fins. At this stage, removing the frost is the only way to resume the heat transfer from outdoor air to a water tank or an indoor space. Commercial heat pump water heaters automatically defrost the evaporator fins by reversing the refrigeration flow. It is achieved by a four-way reversing valve (a solenoid coil operated valve) and heat pump sensors monitoring the air temperature and accumulation of frost on fins of evaporator coils. The reversing valve directs the passage of hot refrigerant from the compressor to the evaporator coils to melt the build-up of frost and ice. Some commercial air source heat pump water heating systems also have an auxiliary water tank to prevent heat loss in the main water tank during the defrost cycle. Most commercial heat pump water heaters employ a hot gas defrost method to defrost the evaporator coils. While the governments across the globe seem to be focused on rapid adoption of zero-emission vehicles and solar panels to cut carbon emission, a new climate-tech hero has emerged on the scene â the heat pump. Though the first heat pump was created in the mid 19th century, the technology found its place in the spotlight only in the early 21st century. Why are heat pumps tech heroes? Unlike conventional technologies â which use gas or electricity for space heating/cooling and water heating â a heat pump pulls warmth from surrounding air (even if it is snowing outside), amplifies it, and pumps it inside to warm a space or water inside the water tank. submitted by priya_dogra to Australia_Govt_Rebate [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 14:10 zytukin Is bankruptcy my only option? Self employed and went out of business
I was a self employed truck driver, my own truck, my own company. Was doing great for several years, paid off all my previous debts, and at the beginning of 2022 I bought a house for my mother. She couldn't get approved for the mortgage but I did due to my income, so I bought the house and she is the one paying the mortgage.
Halfway through the year things took a turn for me. Income dropped, I was having trouble staying profitable. Then near the start of 2023 my semi had a major breakdown costing me $13k and I had to take out a loan with Vader Mountain Capital to pay most of it. Then it broke down again, and again, and again, costing me over $40,000 between tows, repairs, and hotel stays. Not to mention lost income.
Ended up having to give up and close my company around this time last year after spending so much trying to keep the truck running and simply not being able to afford it. Final breakdown was around 250 mil;es from home and after a week of trying to secure yet more funding ended up calling my mother to come pick me up. Truck got repossessed in September (I called the finance company and voluntarily surrendered it), lost my CDL in August because the financial issues had been preventing me from affording my diabetes pills, and I'm almost $100k in debt between credit cards (19k, 8k, 1k), line of credit with my former bank (18k), the loan with Vader (14k), and whatever else I might still owe towards my truck (was 34k but the finance company finally picked it up last month and hasn't gotten back to me yet). I also owe 9k to my brother who took out a loan to pay for one of the repairs because I was considering abandoning the truck and trying to walk 1200 miles home (and at the time I honestly thought suicide was a better option, just leap off the highway overpass outside the repair shop I was at).
Now I'm working full time for $15 an hour at a local department store, bringing home maybe $20k a year after taxes. The only bills I'm paying monthly are for my cell phone and satellite TV (combined under $200 a month), and food. I have started the bankruptcy filing with a lawyer who charged me $1,800, but I'm really putting it off because the bankruptcy lawyer said the house would be taken. But my mother is also on the title and both her and brother are the ones who have paid most of the mortgage so far so if the house is taken it would be stealing equity from them and making them homeless, not just me.
So far everybody has been basically ignoring me except Vader who keeps threatening to sue and demanding payments that I simply can't afford (over $400 per week, unless I argue with them for 20-30 mins and they finally settle for much less).
Annoying thing about all this is that although my truck was repossessed, I still own the trailer that I could possibly sell for for 20 thousand or more to at least pay off Vader, but it's still sitting 250 miles away where my truck broke down last. It'll cost close to $4,000 to have it towed close to my home to sell easily, which I almost have the money for after saving for 6 months. Selling it where it sits is of course a cheaper option, except I also don't have easy access to a vehicle to go there and potentially sell it if somebody is interested.
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2024.05.21 13:50 johnchristeen Vanillin Production Cost Analysis Report: Comprehensive Insight into Production Processes and Cost Analysis
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Vanillin, an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3, is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry, adding a distinctive aroma and taste to a variety of products, including ice creams, chocolates, and baked goods. In the pharmaceutical industry, vanillin is utilized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while in the cosmetics industry, it is used in perfumes and fragrances.
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The production of vanillin requires specific raw materials, which vary depending on the production method:
- Ferulic Acid: Used in the biosynthesis method, ferulic acid is derived from agricultural waste products such as rice bran and wheat bran. The cost and availability of ferulic acid significantly impact the overall production cost.
- Guaiacol: A key raw material in the chemical synthesis method, guaiacol is derived from guaiacum or wood creosote. The procurement cost of guaiacol is a critical factor in the cost analysis.
- Lignin: In the lignin-based method, lignin is sourced from the paper and pulp industry. Utilizing lignin as a raw material promotes sustainability and waste reduction, but the cost of extraction and conversion processes needs to be considered.
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The cost analysis of vanillin production involves a detailed evaluation of various cost components, including raw materials, labor, energy, and overheads. Key process information includes:
- Fermentation and Extraction Costs: In the biosynthesis method, the costs associated with fermentation, including the cultivation of microorganisms and maintenance of optimal conditions, are critical. Extraction and purification steps also contribute to the overall cost.
- Chemical Conversion Costs: In the chemical synthesis method, the costs of raw materials, catalysts, and solvents play a significant role. Additionally, expenses related to waste management and environmental compliance are considered.
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2024.05.21 13:47 MilfBabeJoy I steal a lot of stuff.
Recently I've gotten into stealing, I love the rush of it. I know it's wrong and illegal but I just can't help myself. I steal stuff from food, makeup, alcohol, and medication. I love doing it and anytime I walk into a store I always think of what can I steal and get away with this time. I'll see the signs that say "shoplifting can be a permanent mark on your record" and I just grin, because I haven't been caught and I won't be caught. That's a cocky way to think and I know I'll eventually get caught but I'm having fun for now.
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2024.05.21 13:42 DaFranzi Newbie questions about renfair ticket prices, Elfia, MSP, and Germany/EU recommendations
I'm a total renfaire newbie but I've been looking to go to some events where you can dress up fantasy style and just have fun. I've been looking into renfaires, medieval markets, fantasy balls, etc.
I'm from southern Germany and I had the issue that most things i found are just medieval, not fantasy, themed. A lot of festivals also seem to focus mainly on the music (fantasy, celtic, metal type bands), which I honestly don't care that much about. I mainly want to go for the atmosphere, seeing other people's costumes and cosplays, browsing cute trinket stores, having some good food, maybe meeting some new people etc.
I noticed that there is a spectaculum (MSP) in Speyer, which would be close to me, but the tickets are almost 70 euros for one day, which seems absurd, because afaik you still have to pay for food, attractions, etc. or am I wrong? I saw that the Elfia in the Netherlands is only around 40 euros in comparison, which i still think is quite expensive, but it seems a lot more reasonable.
Is 70 euros a normal price? How is that justified (serious question, maybe I'm missing something that's included in the price)? And does anyone have any other, cheaper recommendations in Germany, or any neighbouring countries? I'm fine with something smaller, as long as it's fantasy, not just medieval, and has many people dressing up (I want to be able to dress up as something like a fairy/kobold/hobbit/... without getting weird looks). I'm considering Elfia, but it's quite far, so I would have to pay quite some money for the train, and accommodation, so I want to be pretty sure that it's what I'm looking for. Also feel free to point me to different subreddits, if there are any that are more fitting for this.
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