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I Found a Photo of the Leg Tattoo on TMZ

2023.06.09 09:39 csjo I Found a Photo of the Leg Tattoo on TMZ

I Found a Photo of the Leg Tattoo on TMZ
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tmz.com/2023/06/03/bam-margera-smiling-arm-wrestling-drug-suicide-threats/
Here's proof that we didn't imagine it and nothing disappears on the internet.
For our new friends, this wouldn't be the first time Bam's been hospitalized for an infected tattoo.
https://amp.tmz.com/2021/03/08/bam-margera-hospitalized-staph-infection-leg-tattoo-hot-tub/
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2023.06.09 08:21 Stuckey4444 Best pizza? Best Friday fish fry? Best Chinese restaurant?

Just started dating a girl (both mid 30s) who lives in Ann Arbor and I live out of state/long distance in Wisconsin (for now) - what are some of your favorite restaurants in the area? Mostly interested in pizza places, Friday fish fry hotspots, and good Chinese restaurants. I guess I’ll also add - Any really good breakfast places would be solid as well. Thanks much!
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2023.06.09 06:58 SnooMarzipans6854 How does your restaurant/bar compensate you? (Emphasis on craft cocktail bars)

I've worked in the service industry for a decade now. Currently some of the bartenders at my establishment do not feel that our workload is compensated for. So, I would like to offer the owner solutions rather than just bring him a list of problems.
For context, I will share how our restaurant works. If you'd like to skip over that and just share how yours does, that is fine too.
In my state, workers make 2.13 an hr plus tips (I used to make $16 an hour working on the west coast, so I recognize my perspective might be skewed). The restaurant I work at operates via a tip pool. One's share of the pool is based on the hours they worked. We do not tip out the kitchen, but we do tip out support staff.
We easily make the best cocktails in our town of 500k. Many hours of prep through out the week goes into the bar to make this happen.
As far as tip out goes, we barely get more than the servers. I am not quite sure what the difference is, but I'd say I might make an extra $5-20 a shift. The reality is, we all know we could pick up a 5 hour shift at a dive bar making vodka cranberries all night and make 200-400 a night. I've never made more than 250 in my usually 5-7 hour shifts. I'd say I average about 150 a night.
Here's the kicker. Our restaurant is relatively new (3 years old), and the owner has invested everything he has in the business, plus has to answer to investors. I know they run a tight budget. BUT. The bar brings in about 40% of our revenue, and our drinks average out to be about $9 dollars, while food can be $8-$40. So, I feel like something could be done with our pay to help keep a consistent bar staff.
One thing I considered was offering royalties for each drink. Something like, 20 cents for each cocktail sold goes to the bartender who made it. This could incentivize people to want to create a badass drink, and also teach them the importance of caring for the craft, as it is hard to produce on a mass scale like we do. So much goes into it, and neweinattentive bartenders do not realize this unless they participate.
Or, should I just bite the bullet and say we should get a decent hourly wage? If we're able to hire people who give a fuck and have been doing this, we wouldn't need to staff as many people to run the bar. Plus we might have less turnover.
IDK those are my thoughts so far. What do you do at your establishment, and does it work for you?
Edit: typos
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2023.06.09 03:40 Adventurous-Ear9433 Why Mercury, mica, pyrite were found at Teotihuacan, 'local traditions of 'magician-Priest',Genetic Evidence for Founding Populations of Americas

Teotihuacan was built on a geodetic grid system (a power center) in perfect sacred geometrical alignment with the cosmos to harness the energy of earth and sky. To understand it, we must go back to the original truth of the purpose. advanced design of Teotihuacan suggests that ancient builders had knowledge, not only of architecture, but of complex mathematical and astronomical sciences. The term 'Teohuacan' was found inscribed halfway across the globe on monuments in China, the term means 'place of the sun'(*our translation is 'Place to tie up the sun)Mercury, Hermes was the great Messenger, which also speaks for the planets quick trips around the sun. An aerial view shocked many researchers, but following the traditions we know what every pyramid was used for. Circuit Board-Teohuatican with two large processor chips— the Sun Pyramid and the Moon Pyramid. . One of the most interesting things about Teotihuacan is the finding by archaeologists of the extensive use of mica embedded in numerous structures. This mineral is found 3,000 miles away in Brazil and it is found in all buildings, housing complexes, temples and along the roads so basically this mineral is all over Teotihuacan.
The pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan contained considerable amounts of mica in layers up to 30 cm. Human use of mica dates back to prehistoric times. Mica was known to ancient Indian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman andChinese civilizations, as well as the Aztec civilization of the New World. The earliest use of mica has been found in cave paintings created during the Upper Paleolithic period (40,000 BC to 10,000 BC). The ancient civilizations & their inexplicable similarities are only shocking when one has disregarded our ancestors traditions as 'mythical ', which is a mistake made by academics only recently.
Mica is stable when exposed to electricity, light, moisture, and extreme temperatures. It has superior electrical properties as an insulator and as a dielectric, and can support an electrostatic field while dissipating minimal energy in the form of heat; it can be split very thin (0.025 to 0.125 millimeters or thinner) while maintaining its electrical properties, has a high dielectric breakdown, is thermally stable to 500 °C, and is resistant to corona discharge. Muscovite, the principal mica used by the electrical industry, is used in capacitors that are ideal for high frequency and radio frequency. Phlogopite mica remains stable at higher temperatures (to 900 °C) and is used in applications in which a combination of high-heat stability and electrical properties is required. Muscovite and phlogopite are used in sheet and ground forms.
The Maya Codex Vaticanus records faithfully the very ancient oral traditions of Central America. In one curious passage it states that “in the First Age, giants existed in that country(Mexico). "These 7 who escaped from a deluge , arrive in Cholula and there began to build a tower… in order that should a deluge come again he might escape to it.” Nahuatl language it’s named Tlachihualtepetl (‘artificial mountain’). Originally it was named Acholollan (‘water that falls in the place of flight’).
-Olmec(Xi)-had two different religious associations (gya-fa):the jaguar-man or humano-feline cult and the humano-bird cult. The humano-feline cult was called the nama-tigi by the Olmecs, while the humano-feline cult was called the kuno-tigi..Xoc Bas Birdman
The Teotihuacan(Tlalocan )mural depicts a range of mountains covered in rolling clouds and mists, below a brilliant red sky dominated by the huge figure of Tláloc, the Maya/Aztec god of celestial waters. Falling from Tláloc's open hands are flaming droplets of celestial water, likely representing the high-resonance isotope of protium, that overtly reference the ignition of celestial water vapor to form HHO plasma. The differentiation of celestial waters from terrestrial waters through the infrasonic evaporation of water vapor corresponds to special modern water purification processes involving the separation of resonant lightwater (protium) from dissonant heavy waters deuterium & tritium
The plumed headdress of Tláloc is comprised of radiating feathers of green and red hues, representing the colors of auroral plasma. Three arching red plumes stand out from the other green plumes of the headdress, extending from either side of the central figure and from the foreheads (pineal glands) of the two smaller figures in profile, representing the three frequencies of sound that generate nonlinear standing waves. Rising above the giant central figure of Tláloc is a majestic twisting Tree of Life image, composed of intertwining plumes of yellow/green and pink/red aerial HHO plasma that appear identical to modern photographs of the plasma discharges of red sprites.
Tláloc, God of Celestial Water, god of the vapor that rises, from the earth warmed by the sun after the rains, god of the mist that ascends from the valleys at dawn, god of the water that returns to its source in the clouds that swim over the highest peaks, god of the humid incense from which rise the copal prayers and the prayers of sacrifice
Tláloc is the return of vapor that strains to rise, is the return of time that strains to remember. Tláloc, God of the Fight Against the Current, with whose aid the hero battles against the torrent toward his own origin and beginning, towards the wings of his soul, the wings that Tláloc hides in the hero's past
The cycle of years is past - the waiting ended. Come - reunite, pilgrims, for the sky is in flames! From Xochicalco to Teotíhuacan the red spreads one step, another step, and another, only twelve short steps from the cave of the womb to the final conflagration
The red skies depicted in the Teotihuacan mural are also directly referenced in the Pyramid of Fire Codex, when it states that "the sky will be in flames" that will spread from one pyamid to another, as the worldwide netwrok of pyramids and sacred sites become activated to bath the area in the brilliant infrared and ultraviolet-A light of aerial HHO plasma plumes.ancient, unknown science designed to create energy directed up is excavating the tunnel.
-The geoposition of Teotihuacan pyramid complex (19.68°N 98.83°W), reveals a nonlinear (or Fibonacci-based) resonant alignment with respect to the Great Pyramid of Giza, being 7,684 miles away or 30.9% of the Earth's mean circumference (of 24,892 miles)..which is also observed in the Paracas petroglyphs.
The Sanskrit descendant cultures of Asia express the same essential interpretation given by the Maya culture of Central America; identifying the planet Mercury as ‘the fast runner’ that takes ‘quick flight’ around the sun, having a short orbital period of approximately 88 days. Among Nahuatl cultures, the art of running was crucial to the functioning of society, enabling the rapid conveyance of messages over long distance.
Mercury is the link (messenger) between the gods (higher principles) and humankind. In the ancient art of alchemy, such as in Hermeticism, Mercury, sulfur, and salt were the Earth's three principle substances that represent the trinity in creation. As sulphur is the symbol for the active principle, mercury is the symbol of the passive principle.The symbol of Mercury is the cosmic womb being incubated by the cross of the four elements of creation - earth, air, fire and water. Mercury is the messenger in Astrology as it is in mythology. It is the planet of day-to-day expression and communication. Mercury's action is to take things apart and put them back together again. It is an opportunistic planet, decidedly unemotional and curious. Mercury not only rules communication, it represents coordination. Thought processes, ideas, and sensory information from both unconscious and unconscious sources all need to be coordinated and understood.
Ive said before that the mercury was used to accomplish communication wth the Gods, The fluid metal element mercury was extolled as generating the luminosity of the blood of gods, for its threefold biophotonic extension of human longevity, whereby adepts of the alchemical arts were able to attain long lifespans. Mercury was closely associated with its extreme volatility, which must be carefully controlled to achieve positive results. Mercury was considered an ethereal element for its low boiling point of 357°C. When heated above this temperature, quicksilver will rapidly vaporize as toxic fumes inspiring an association with quick flight: ‘mercury has wings’.
A number of the Mesoamerican pyramids there are key components designed into their construction that act as magnifiers. These components appear to be important in the creation, magnification, and distribution of telluric fields.Pyramid & Scalar WavesEarly Irrigation of Teotihuacan
Provenance od Limestone used in Teotihuacan
Identification of Pyrite & Hematite
• Water, either moving naturally including rivers or cenotes (found at El Castillo at Chichen Itza) or by artificial canals or tunnels, similar to the Temple of Inscription found at Palenque.)
• Geo-magnetic fields. Naturally formed telluric fields that have high and low period throughout day and night.
• Pyramid design. The specific pyramid shape appears to greatly enhance the telluric fields that pulse up and into the center of the chamber.
• Pyramid interior fill. At a number of pyramids, rocks that are good electromagnetic conductors fill the interior of the pyramids and are used to enhance the pulsing field. Rocks that have veins with quartz, granite, and other electrical conducting properties appear to be favored. Characterization of lime carbonates in plasters from Teotihuacan, Mexico: preliminary results of cathodoluminescence and carbon isotope analyses
Dr Burke &Dr Brooker research determined that each location had been chosen because of its naturally occurring telluric energy field that pulsed up and into the structure or surrounding area. Also Burke and his research partner Kaj Halberg discovered electro-magnetic signatures that measured impressive charges on top of the pyramid. In a series of scans, the readings showed an average change of 908 volts over a short period of time, which was concentrated in the early morning hours. As ive stated in the past, this is the ideal time for sungazing. The pineal, contains magnetite & creates its own magnetic field. This was once a universal practice at Sacred sites, in 2009 until Nov 2012 The grand maya council held 52 full moon ritual of the new cycle where we visited sacred sites around the world and brought back these rituals. Burke mentions the readings and states, “These voltages might sound lethal and if it were a household current they could be. However, static electric charge in the air is a different type of electricity and even a thousand volts is not dangerous.” His discovery of pyramid field generation is fascinating, but what he actually uncovered was a means of generating and perhaps distributing electromagnetic energy within a pyramid complex. Which aligns with the term used for the ancient Egyptians, the Great PrNtr-house of Nature, or house of energy).
Stanford edu-Native American & Polynesian population The Genetic Evidence for 2 founding populations has constantly confirmed our traditions, the idea of independent invention is absolute nonsense. Theres an overwhelming amount of evidence, "believe" is a term unfamiliar to Dogon culture & ive yet to see the point in such a thing. If preconceived biases have clouded the minds of the majority, and they ignore evidence thats their fault. The age of the Fourth Sun, the Age of the Black Headed People (Aztec), or the Age of Heroes (Inca). This is the era in which Quetzalcoatl appeared in Mexico -- tall of stature, bright of countenance, bearded, and wearing a long tunic. His staff, shaped like a serpent, was painted black, white, and red [reminiscent of American Indians' mythology of three races of Man]. The staff was inlaid with precious stones and adorned with six stars.
-Between the 14th and 16th centuries during the Aztec era, Quetzalcoatl was worshipped as the patron of priests, the inventor of books and the calendar, as well as the protector of goldsmiths and other craftsmen..Shamanism, was invented in west Africa & brought to the Mesoamerican civilizations. The Aztec oral traditions say that Quetzalcoatl & his followers brought these beliefs ,and came from the East across the oceans. This is now corroborated by genetic, skeletal remains, artifacts, you name it. Quetzalcoatl was just a High Priest of Anu. The Gold tipped spears,or as Columbus calls it ' guanin 'to the Indians of Hispaniola. Samples of which sent back to Spain on a mail boat, and the proportion was found to be identical to what was being forged in African Guinea.
Moche Reed BoatThe Xi(Olmec) were a mix of a Polynesian/Oceanic elite aristocratic people accompanied by priests of the Orisha(Yoruba)/Mende(MalinkeBambara)responsible for introducing the religious practices and astronomical worship of the Mother Goddess complex (Venus, the Dogon Sirius observation and the Venus worship of the Olmecs, the use of the ax in the worship of Shango among he Yoruba of West Africa and the use of the ax in Olmec worship as well as the prominence of the thunder God later known as Tlalock among the Aztecs).It was R1b-V88(Yoruba) that were known as magicians to the Mayans & local Aymara over in Bolivia because of their knowledge of acoustics, which they have preserved from the Nile Valley (Anu colleges of Heliopolis).
Again, we see Toward the end of the Fourth Sun, wars between the gods were taking place. [The Battle of the Titans?] The gods' war brought havoc to the land; wild animals overran mankind, and Tollan was abandoned. The fourth Sun had begun 5,042 years before the time of the Codex Vaticano-Latino 3738 (1533). The time the Fourth Sun ended is not stated, but the Codex was written during the Fifth Sun. The Fourth Sun may have perished by means of the Jaguar. The Fifth Sun is referred to as the Age of Kings by the Incas.
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2023.06.09 03:36 Adventurous-Ear9433 Why Mica, Mercury,Pyrite were used at Teohuatican, Genetic Evidence for 2 founding Populations of the Americas, 'Magicians'

Teotihuacan was built on a geodetic grid system (a power center) in perfect sacred geometrical alignment with the cosmos to harness the energy of earth and sky. To understand it, we must go back to the original truth of the purpose. advanced design of Teotihuacan suggests that ancient builders had knowledge, not only of architecture, but of complex mathematical and astronomical sciences. The term 'Teohuacan' was found inscribed halfway across the globe on monuments in China, the term means 'place of the sun'(*our translation is 'Place to tie up the sun)Mercury, Hermes was the great Messenger, which also speaks for the planets quick trips around the sun. An aerial view shocked many researchers, but following the traditions we know what every pyramid was used for. Circuit Board-Teohuatican with two large processor chips— the Sun Pyramid and the Moon Pyramid. . One of the most interesting things about Teotihuacan is the finding by archaeologists of the extensive use of mica embedded in numerous structures. This mineral is found 3,000 miles away in Brazil and it is found in all buildings, housing complexes, temples and along the roads so basically this mineral is all over Teotihuacan.
The pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan contained considerable amounts of mica in layers up to 30 cm. Human use of mica dates back to prehistoric times. Mica was known to ancient Indian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman andChinese civilizations, as well as the Aztec civilization of the New World. The earliest use of mica has been found in cave paintings created during the Upper Paleolithic period (40,000 BC to 10,000 BC). The ancient civilizations & their inexplicable similarities are only shocking when one has disregarded our ancestors traditions as 'mythical ', which is a mistake made by academics only recently.
Mica is stable when exposed to electricity, light, moisture, and extreme temperatures. It has superior electrical properties as an insulator and as a dielectric, and can support an electrostatic field while dissipating minimal energy in the form of heat; it can be split very thin (0.025 to 0.125 millimeters or thinner) while maintaining its electrical properties, has a high dielectric breakdown, is thermally stable to 500 °C, and is resistant to corona discharge. Muscovite, the principal mica used by the electrical industry, is used in capacitors that are ideal for high frequency and radio frequency. Phlogopite mica remains stable at higher temperatures (to 900 °C) and is used in applications in which a combination of high-heat stability and electrical properties is required. Muscovite and phlogopite are used in sheet and ground forms.
The Maya Codex Vaticanus records faithfully the very ancient oral traditions of Central America. In one curious passage it states that “in the First Age, giants existed in that country(Mexico). "These 7 who escaped from a deluge , arrive in Cholula and there began to build a tower… in order that should a deluge come again he might escape to it.” Nahuatl language it’s named Tlachihualtepetl (‘artificial mountain’). Originally it was named Acholollan (‘water that falls in the place of flight’).
-Olmec(Xi)-had two different religious associations (gya-fa):the jaguar-man or humano-feline cult and the humano-bird cult. The humano-feline cult was called the nama-tigi by the Olmecs, while the humano-feline cult was called the kuno-tigi..Xoc Bas Birdman
The Teotihuacan(Tlalocan )mural depicts a range of mountains covered in rolling clouds and mists, below a brilliant red sky dominated by the huge figure of Tláloc, the Maya/Aztec god of celestial waters. Falling from Tláloc's open hands are flaming droplets of celestial water, likely representing the high-resonance isotope of protium, that overtly reference the ignition of celestial water vapor to form HHO plasma. The differentiation of celestial waters from terrestrial waters through the infrasonic evaporation of water vapor corresponds to special modern water purification processes involving the separation of resonant lightwater (protium) from dissonant heavy waters deuterium & tritium
The plumed headdress of Tláloc is comprised of radiating feathers of green and red hues, representing the colors of auroral plasma. Three arching red plumes stand out from the other green plumes of the headdress, extending from either side of the central figure and from the foreheads (pineal glands) of the two smaller figures in profile, representing the three frequencies of sound that generate nonlinear standing waves. Rising above the giant central figure of Tláloc is a majestic twisting Tree of Life image, composed of intertwining plumes of yellow/green and pink/red aerial HHO plasma that appear identical to modern photographs of the plasma discharges of red sprites.
Tláloc, God of Celestial Water, god of the vapor that rises, from the earth warmed by the sun after the rains, god of the mist that ascends from the valleys at dawn, god of the water that returns to its source in the clouds that swim over the highest peaks, god of the humid incense from which rise the copal prayers and the prayers of sacrifice
Tláloc is the return of vapor that strains to rise, is the return of time that strains to remember. Tláloc, God of the Fight Against the Current, with whose aid the hero battles against the torrent toward his own origin and beginning, towards the wings of his soul, the wings that Tláloc hides in the hero's past
The cycle of years is past - the waiting ended. Come - reunite, pilgrims, for the sky is in flames! From Xochicalco to Teotíhuacan the red spreads one step, another step, and another, only twelve short steps from the cave of the womb to the final conflagration
The red skies depicted in the Teotihuacan mural are also directly referenced in the Pyramid of Fire Codex, when it states that "the sky will be in flames" that will spread from one pyamid to another, as the worldwide netwrok of pyramids and sacred sites become activated to bath the area in the brilliant infrared and ultraviolet-A light of aerial HHO plasma plumes.ancient, unknown science designed to create energy directed up is excavating the tunnel.
-The geoposition of Teotihuacan pyramid complex (19.68°N 98.83°W), reveals a nonlinear (or Fibonacci-based) resonant alignment with respect to the Great Pyramid of Giza, being 7,684 miles away or 30.9% of the Earth's mean circumference (of 24,892 miles)..which is also observed in the Paracas petroglyphs.
The Sanskrit descendant cultures of Asia express the same essential interpretation given by the Maya culture of Central America; identifying the planet Mercury as ‘the fast runner’ that takes ‘quick flight’ around the sun, having a short orbital period of approximately 88 days. Among Nahuatl cultures, the art of running was crucial to the functioning of society, enabling the rapid conveyance of messages over long distance.
Mercury is the link (messenger) between the gods (higher principles) and humankind. In the ancient art of alchemy, such as in Hermeticism, Mercury, sulfur, and salt were the Earth's three principle substances that represent the trinity in creation. As sulphur is the symbol for the active principle, mercury is the symbol of the passive principle.The symbol of Mercury is the cosmic womb being incubated by the cross of the four elements of creation - earth, air, fire and water. Mercury is the messenger in Astrology as it is in mythology. It is the planet of day-to-day expression and communication. Mercury's action is to take things apart and put them back together again. It is an opportunistic planet, decidedly unemotional and curious. Mercury not only rules communication, it represents coordination. Thought processes, ideas, and sensory information from both unconscious and unconscious sources all need to be coordinated and understood.
Ive said before that the mercury was used to accomplish communication wth the Gods, The fluid metal element mercury was extolled as generating the luminosity of the blood of gods, for its threefold biophotonic extension of human longevity, whereby adepts of the alchemical arts were able to attain long lifespans. Mercury was closely associated with its extreme volatility, which must be carefully controlled to achieve positive results. Mercury was considered an ethereal element for its low boiling point of 357°C. When heated above this temperature, quicksilver will rapidly vaporize as toxic fumes inspiring an association with quick flight: ‘mercury has wings’.
A number of the Mesoamerican pyramids there are key components designed into their construction that act as magnifiers. These components appear to be important in the creation, magnification, and distribution of telluric fields.Pyramid & Scalar WavesEarly Irrigation of Teotihuacan
Provenance od Limestone used in Teotihuacan
Identification of Pyrite & Hematite
• Water, either moving naturally including rivers or cenotes (found at El Castillo at Chichen Itza) or by artificial canals or tunnels, similar to the Temple of Inscription found at Palenque.)
• Geo-magnetic fields. Naturally formed telluric fields that have high and low period throughout day and night.
• Pyramid design. The specific pyramid shape appears to greatly enhance the telluric fields that pulse up and into the center of the chamber.
• Pyramid interior fill. At a number of pyramids, rocks that are good electromagnetic conductors fill the interior of the pyramids and are used to enhance the pulsing field. Rocks that have veins with quartz, granite, and other electrical conducting properties appear to be favored. Characterization of lime carbonates in plasters from Teotihuacan, Mexico: preliminary results of cathodoluminescence and carbon isotope analyses
Dr Burke &Dr Brooker research determined that each location had been chosen because of its naturally occurring telluric energy field that pulsed up and into the structure or surrounding area. Also Burke and his research partner Kaj Halberg discovered electro-magnetic signatures that measured impressive charges on top of the pyramid. In a series of scans, the readings showed an average change of 908 volts over a short period of time, which was concentrated in the early morning hours. As ive stated in the past, this is the ideal time for sungazing. The pineal, contains magnetite & creates its own magnetic field. This was once a universal practice at Sacred sites, in 2009 until Nov 2012 The grand maya council held 52 full moon ritual of the new cycle where we visited sacred sites around the world and brought back these rituals. Burke mentions the readings and states, “These voltages might sound lethal and if it were a household current they could be. However, static electric charge in the air is a different type of electricity and even a thousand volts is not dangerous.” His discovery of pyramid field generation is fascinating, but what he actually uncovered was a means of generating and perhaps distributing electromagnetic energy within a pyramid complex. Which aligns with the term used for the ancient Egyptians, the Great PrNtr-house of Nature, or house of energy).
Stanford edu-Native American & Polynesian population The Genetic Evidence for 2 founding populations has constantly confirmed our traditions, the idea of independent invention is absolute nonsense. Theres an overwhelming amount of evidence, "believe" is a term unfamiliar to Dogon culture & ive yet to see the point in such a thing. If preconceived biases have clouded the minds of the majority, and they ignore evidence thats their fault. The age of the Fourth Sun, the Age of the Black Headed People (Aztec), or the Age of Heroes (Inca). This is the era in which Quetzalcoatl appeared in Mexico -- tall of stature, bright of countenance, bearded, and wearing a long tunic. His staff, shaped like a serpent, was painted black, white, and red [reminiscent of American Indians' mythology of three races of Man]. The staff was inlaid with precious stones and adorned with six stars.
-Between the 14th and 16th centuries during the Aztec era, Quetzalcoatl was worshipped as the patron of priests, the inventor of books and the calendar, as well as the protector of goldsmiths and other craftsmen..Shamanism, was invented in west Africa & brought to the Mesoamerican civilizations. The Aztec oral traditions say that Quetzalcoatl & his followers brought these beliefs ,and came from the East across the oceans. This is now corroborated by genetic, skeletal remains, artifacts, you name it. Quetzalcoatl was just a High Priest of Anu. The Gold tipped spears,or as Columbus calls it ' guanin 'to the Indians of Hispaniola. Samples of which sent back to Spain on a mail boat, and the proportion was found to be identical to what was being forged in African Guinea.
Moche Reed BoatThe Xi(Olmec) were a mix of a Polynesian/Oceanic elite aristocratic people accompanied by priests of the Orisha(Yoruba)/Mende(MalinkeBambara)responsible for introducing the religious practices and astronomical worship of the Mother Goddess complex (Venus, the Dogon Sirius observation and the Venus worship of the Olmecs, the use of the ax in the worship of Shango among he Yoruba of West Africa and the use of the ax in Olmec worship as well as the prominence of the thunder God later known as Tlalock among the Aztecs).It was R1b-V88(Yoruba) that were known as magicians to the Mayans & local Aymara over in Bolivia because of their knowledge of acoustics, which they have preserved from the Nile Valley (Anu colleges of Heliopolis).
Again, we see Toward the end of the Fourth Sun, wars between the gods were taking place. [The Battle of the Titans?] The gods' war brought havoc to the land; wild animals overran mankind, and Tollan was abandoned. The fourth Sun had begun 5,042 years before the time of the Codex Vaticano-Latino 3738 (1533). The time the Fourth Sun ended is not stated, but the Codex was written during the Fifth Sun. The Fourth Sun may have perished by means of the Jaguar. The Fifth Sun is referred to as the Age of Kings by the Incas.
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2023.06.09 00:45 ok_kompyuter To all my fellow night shift workers out there.

How’s your routine?
I feel like wala akong masyadong nagagawa na something productive or fun dahil I still maintain my sleeping schedule (8am-4pm) kahit weekends.
I still live with my fam and we live in the same household so i really can’t do much especially tuwing madaling araw kahit na gusto ko minsan mag general cleaning lol.
Going out is also not an option minsan, pag gusto mong gumala limited na rin yung time dahil pasara na mga malls, groceries and restaurants (factor mo pa commute time).
I am single (M) and all of my friends are asleep when i hit my peak para makipagkamustahan. I don’t know parang ang isolating lang coz im always alone with my thoughts at night.
Kayo ba kumusta naman?
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2023.06.08 23:02 FoodieLoverForver What are some lesser-known but highly recommended restaurants and food experiences in the United States?

There are many lesser-known but highly recommended restaurants and food experiences across the United States. Here are a few examples:
Holeman & Finch Public House (Atlanta, Georgia): This gastropub is known for its exceptional burgers, house-made charcuterie, and craft cocktails. The limited availability of their famous burgers at 10 p.m. each night creates a unique and highly sought-after dining experience.
Paseo Caribbean Food (Seattle, Washington): Paseo is a beloved local spot that serves up mouthwatering Caribbean sandwiches known as "Caribbean Roast." These sandwiches are filled with marinated, slow-roasted pork, chicken, or tofu, topped with flavorful condiments and served on freshly baked bread.
Cochon Butcher (New Orleans, Louisiana): Located next to its sister restaurant, Cochon, this sandwich shop offers a fantastic selection of house-made charcuterie, sausages, and deli-style sandwiches. Their Cochon Muffaletta, a twist on the classic New Orleans sandwich, is a must-try.
Sze Chuan Cuisine (Baltimore, Maryland): This family-owned Chinese restaurant in Baltimore's Chinatown serves authentic Sichuan cuisine. Known for its bold and fiery flavors, their dishes feature numbing Sichuan peppercorns and a variety of spices that make for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Zahav (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania): Zahav is an acclaimed modern Israeli restaurant that offers a unique dining experience featuring dishes that highlight the flavors and traditions of Israeli cuisine. Their tasting menus and family-style dining options allow guests to explore a variety of flavors and textures.
The Berghoff (Chicago, Illinois): The Berghoff is a historic German restaurant in downtown Chicago. Established in 1898, it offers classic German dishes such as sausages, schnitzel, and sauerbraten, along with a wide selection of beers brewed in-house.
Din Tai Fung (Various locations): While gaining popularity in recent years, Din Tai Fung remains a lesser-known gem for those new to the world of Taiwanese dumplings. Renowned for their delicate, handcrafted xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Din Tai Fung offers an exceptional dining experience.
Remember, the culinary landscape is constantly evolving, and there are countless hidden gems and unique food experiences waiting to be discovered across the United States. It's always a good idea to explore local recommendations, food blogs, and review sites to uncover lesser-known but highly recommended restaurants and food experiences in the areas you plan to visit.
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2023.06.08 22:13 Lyionis Quick summary of what we got for now (June 8th)

10 confirmed playable characters:
-Liu Kang
-Kung Lao
-Raiden
-Kitana
-Mileena
-Scorpion
-Sub Zero
-Johnny Cage
-Kenshi
-Shang Tsung (pre order)
8 confirmed Kameo Fighters:
-Sonya
-Jax
-Kano
-Goro
-Stryker
-Sub Zero
-Kung Lao
-Scorpion

How does Kameo mechanic works?:
It is very similar to assist in MK11, but extended. Kameo Fighters will perform X-ray (yeah, X-rays back babyy) alongside main characters. Kameo Fighters will also have their own fatalities which for now looks like their klassic fatalities from older games.

X-ray mechanic will now be back instead of Fatal Blows from MK11.

Breakers are back and they will be performed by Kameo.

Looks like an old bar from MKX and MK9 is also brought back. It will probably work similar to old games (1 bar - extended move, 2 bars - breaker, 3 bars - X-ray). Also it is possible that run mechanic is also back as you can see Kenshi briefly running towards Johnny Cage (it clearly looked like run and not like dash). There is also a lot of combos in air.

Some story details:
Liu Kang is gathering warriors (Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Johnny Cage and Kenshi). It is also confirmed that Sub Zero and Scorpion are now brothers. Johnny Cage is in possession of Kenshi's sword (Sento). Mileena is now Queen/Emperor of probably Edenia (not fully confirmed). She is also a normal human and probably a whole sister of Kitana, but she have disease which turns her into Tarkatan (that was why she was covering her mouth in first trailer). She is afraid that Kitana wants to steal her throne when she only wants to help her with her disease to not get her banished.

Character select screen:
Now we can choose our main fighter and then Kameo Fighter. For now there is 24 slots for main characters and 16 for Kameos. After choosing our fighters we can see a short cutscene in which those 2 characters clash and there is a dialogue between. Then the game skips fluently to the fight, so there is no loading screen between character select and proper fight.

Stages (unconfirmed names):
-Chinese restaurant
-Johnny Cage's apartment
-Oriental gardens
-Oriental training grounds
-Edenian gardens
-Jungle
-Chinese festival
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2023.06.08 21:45 milowpm Old pizza hut, now a chinese restaurant in Laurel, MS

Old pizza hut, now a chinese restaurant in Laurel, MS
Me and my dad got such a kick out of this sub that its only proper i post the main one i could remember from my childhood. #taskcomplete
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2023.06.08 21:03 pankakeguy Food and facilities throughout the park

First, let me say that this is one of the most helpful national park subreddits.
I have a question about traveling inside the park. I am going to be based out of PA with a large group that includes 6 kids. I was wondering, are there stores or restaurants that we can stop at on the road from PA to let’s say HOH? I know we can stop in Fork, which we plan on doing, but is there anything in the park like a rest stop or anything like that?
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2023.06.08 20:33 Acastersapricots Top 10 low-UPF diet essentials

Hey all! I’ve been going at this low-UPF thing now for a short while, and I thought I might share some ideas of items that have helped me immensely if you’re just starting out. These are just what work for me, so take everything with a pinch of salt!
1. A Freezer and Freezer Bags
This is probably the most important thing when it comes to actually being able to eat low-UPF while juggling work/school/life. Of course, almost everyone has a freezer, but keeping it in order and stocked with batch cooked meals removes the need for either constant cooking or the kind of preservatives found in UPF which allow the convenience to which we have become accustomed. I have a tiny freezer, so freezer bags have been much better for me than Tupperware at maximising space. If you’re eating low-UPF you’re likely using less plastic anyway, so don’t worry about it too much.
2. Good fridge storage
You’re going to be buying a bunch more fresh fruit and veg, as well as other fresh produce. Storing this well will elongate its life in your fridge, reducing both food waste and cost. Try storing food in containers with kitchen paper and a little water, which can keep food from drying out. This works particularly well for herbs. I like the IKEA 365 range as it’s versatile and will always be available if I need replacements.
3. A good flatbread recipe
I do buy and freeze a loaf of fresh bread from GAIL’s (UK non-UPF bakery) which lasts me about a month honestly. But I’m making flatbreads once a week at least. They’re delicious, they’re filling, they’re hard to find without UPF ingredients, they’re easy, they freeze well, and they make using leftovers easy as they work as wraps. Truly learning to make flatbreads has added value to my life. My husband loves them!
4. A stocked spice cabinet
A LOT of shop-bought sauces and condiments contain UPF. Pre-made marinades and stir-fry sauces are really hard to find too. I’ve been making my own dressings and marinades a BUNCH! Having adequate, delicious spices to hand has been amazingly important. My favourites for a quick easy meal are almost all Middle Eastern: I just find they can make any veg or meat or leftover rice taste good, especially with a little yoghurt and some parsley/mint thrown in. Ras El Hanout, Za’atar, sumac, Baharat, Shwarma spice mix, etc. Go to Indian/Middle Eastern shops to get these at reasonable prices. I mount my spices to the wall which helps with accessibility.
5. A well laid-out kitchen
This seems obvious, but you’re just not going to want to cook in a messy, confused, cluttered kitchen. Try to eradicate gadgets and utensils you just don’t use. Eating low-UPF means a loss of convenience, so you want to make cooking as convenient and easy as possible. Get a dishwasher if you can - you’re going to have more washing up than before. As I said, I mount my spices to the wall and keep NOVA 2 ingredients closely at hand and organised so that I can just cobble something together in 15/20 minutes.
6 - bags of snacks ready to go
For me, this means I keep a few freezer bags of cubed cheese, apple or pear slices and non-UPF crackers in the fridge and just throw one in my bag when I’m heading out. This means I have something to snack on and don’t have to resort to UPF snack options. Other great options are fruit leather (Bear brand in the UK - meant for kids but delightful and compact), nuts, berries, carrots and hummus, chocolate covered raisins/cranberries, veg crisps, etc. just keep them ready to go or you will find yourself hungry or munching on UPF crisps or something.
7 - cordials
One of the hardest things when eating low-UPF is drinks. I was so used to drinking diet sodas it was unreal. Having to suddenly stop and drink just water was sad. I keep a good amount of fresh cordials in my cupboard and add them to soda-stream water. You can also freeze lemon/mint/cordials in ice cubes which I’m told helps. I’m drinking more water than I ever did but it helps to be able to change it up.
8 - tinned fresh foods
Self explanatory really. It’s quick, easy, often has higher nutrient content to the fresh stuff, and allows quick food prep. They shouldn’t contain anything but fresh produce. Tinned tomatoes/passata are a must, and legumes like chickpeas etc are so helpful. Also great for making fresh hummus easily. I adore tinned fish. Cheap, delicious, and non-UPF. Check out cannedsardines for inspo.
9- Air Fryer
Not to be an air-fryer evangelist, but air fryers are fantastic. You can whip up crispy chips or chicken wings in a few minutes so no need for pre-made stuff. Really replaces the convenience that UPF offers. My favourites are crispy sweet potato bites, salmon bits, halloumi bites, potatoes in general, hard boiled eggs (!). I bought mine for £80 and it’s already paid for itself in reduced energy bills from oven usage.
10 - the right mentality
You’re probably not going to be able to 100% eradicate UPF from your diet if you have things to do other than cook, clean up and cook again. That’s ok. Things happen. Birthdays happen. Weddings happen. Nights out happen. Chocolate boxes at your gran’s. A drizzle of sriacha at a restaurant. A hangover. A summer’s day when you just need an ice cream.
UPF is bad for us all and it’s bad on a population level. It’s the single greatest factor contributing to obesity as far as I can tell. We have to be pushing for change and better labelling and policy and education and all the rest of it. But we live in a UPF world. It’s just not tenable for most of us to completely eradicate it. We CAN change our pattern of eating - the 95% of what we take in, to be low-UPF. I’ve done that, and I’m much better off for it. I’ve lost 30lbs without even trying, I have more energy and my relationship with food has never been better. I love cooking, I love eating, I love food and I just want to celebrate it more and love it for what it actually is - not imitation versions sold to me my multi-nationals. I also know I’m not going to be perfect, and that’s OK too. I want to live and eat with joy and freedom too, and I don’t want orthorexia or worse. Be kind to yourself!
I hope my tips help someone. I really have found eating this way to make so much sense to me. I hope it brings you the same joy too.
Images of some things in my kitchen for your possible interest
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2023.06.08 19:40 ZD_17 This Photo Shows Why Turkish Foreign Policy in Central Asia Sucks

This Photo Shows Why Turkish Foreign Policy in Central Asia Sucks

https://preview.redd.it/px4ypu5nvt4b1.jpg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c6cd73bcc42c24c3f712ea3b65e737d6918a493
Diplomatic protocol is a complex thing. So, let me simplify to explain my point by highlighting 2 important things that are important in this context.
1) The places where these people are sited are not random, they sit like this by design and there are people who are payed money by the Turkish government to arrange where they sit (among a number of other things). People who do this job are usually called smth like Chief of Protocol, which is an important political position.
2) Diplomatic protocol during high ranking state visits works on both sides. So, the Chief of Protocol, an actual person who is supposed to be aware of all these things where people sit, etc. is not just a Turkish person, foreign presidents also have such people with them who were informed about all these details in advance.
And here we see that made the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev sit next to Bahcheli. So, they put the president of the biggest Central Asian country next to a person who is openly racist against Asians. Members of Bahcheli's party beaten up South Korean tourists in Istanbul and an Uyghur cook who was working in a Chinese restaurant. And Bahcheli said smth like, who cares, they all look the same.
Why is anyone still surprised that Turkish Foreign Policy is under performing in Central Asia so badly with this attitude?
P.S. Before anyone points out that Mirziyoyev doesn't look that Asian, half the country he represents does. And even if we assume that he is too dumb to see all this (and I'm pretty sure he's not), I assure you loads of people in his government are very much taking note of this shit.
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2023.06.08 19:28 Alarmed-Film871 Deliciously Tangy: Chicken Manchurian Recipe for Your Taste Buds

Deliciously Tangy: Chicken Manchurian Recipe for Your Taste Buds

chicken manchurian



Chicken Manchurian
Introduction: Chicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that has won the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts around the world. With its perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, this delectable dish combines succulent pieces of chicken with a flavorful sauce. In this blog post, we will dive into the origins, ingredients, and preparation of Chicken Manchurian, along with some tips for achieving restaurant-quality results at home.
  • The Origins of Chicken Manchurian: Chicken Manchurian originated in the 1970s in the Indian subcontinent, where Chinese cuisine was adapted to suit local tastes. It was created by blending Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients with Indian spices and flavors. The dish quickly gained popularity and became a staple in Indo-Chinese cuisine.
  • Ingredients and Cooking Method: To prepare Chicken Manchurian, you will need the following ingredients:
  • Boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Cornflour or all-purpose flour for coating the chicken
  • Soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup for the sauce
  • Ginger, garlic, and green chilies for added aroma and heat
  • Aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and red chili flakes
  • Fresh vegetables like capsicum (bell pepper) and spring onions for texture and color
The cooking process involves marinating the chicken, coating it in flour, and frying until crispy. The sauce is prepared separately by sautéing ginger, garlic, and green chilies, followed by adding the spices, soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup. The fried chicken is then combined with the sauce and cooked until the flavors meld together.
  • Tips for Perfect Chicken Manchurian:
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance its tenderness and flavor.
  • Add a splash of chicken stock or water if you prefer a saucier consistency.
  • Garnish with fresh spring onions for a pop of color and a mild onion flavor.

  • Serving Suggestions: Chicken Manchurian can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or paired with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. You can also serve it as an appetizer or party snack by skewering the chicken pieces and garnishing them with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  • Conclusion: Chicken Manchurian is a delightful fusion dish that perfectly blends Chinese and Indian flavors. Its tantalizing taste and versatility have made it a favorite among food lovers worldwide. By following the recipe and tips shared in this blog post, you can create a delicious Chicken Manchurian that will impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma. So, why not give it a try and embark on a culinary adventure to savor the irresistible flavors of Chicken Manchurian?
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2023.06.08 18:49 Sanscreet Chinese speaking communities

My child is half taiwanese and I'm interested in communities that foster natural speaking in Chinese. I know in LA there are such communities where stores and restaurants generally all use Chinese but I'm not interested in LA. I know that there are big sects of Chinese communities within the WA area and am curious which ones there are. Thanks for any insight.
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2023.06.08 17:14 GeekyGuyNYC M26 Geek looking to try dating for the first time NYC/NY,NJ, Or CT

I am in New York, looking for someone within the neighboring states for it to not be difficult to meet up (I don't mind traveling to NJ, CT, or PA at times). I have been alone all my life, never having a girlfriend or real friends and knowing that no one cares about me makes my life feel bleak. I want to love someone and have someone love me. I’m average looking. Black 5’7, fit. 26 yrs old. I don’t mind age/race/ethnicity/creed etc. as long as you are 18+ Some of my interests are: being immersed into the worlds of video games, movies and books. There is more that I like to do, and that I’d want to do with a partner. Maybe we could checkout museums or restaurants. Even going for walks will be fun while we talk about books, games, shows, or just about ourselves! Dm me if this interests you.
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2023.06.08 16:58 ParallelHorizon Patch 3.2.5 - Misc. Datamined Info

Datamined information is from Dislyte Origin Miracle: Patch 3.2.5.
Datamined info is just stuff that has been added to the game but might not be in use yet so they are always subject to changes. So take this information with a pinch of salt. Do not take datamined info as 100% accurate as Lilith has shown that some data might just be placeholders.
Once again I have to caution people from spreading the below information too widely as I do not want the additional scrutiny, if any, from Lilithgames. If they change anything in subsequent patches, I might not be able to datamine the patches anymore. Also, please do not share such information to official communities too (Official Facebook, Discord, reddit, twitter, etc). Datamining is a violation of Lilith's TOS and may get you banned.
Also, do factor in that I no longer play the game and therefore I do not have knowledge of what stuff are already viewable in game. Apologies if there are redundant information provided here.
Changelog
08 June 2023: Added in another unreleased esper
Current / Upcoming Events
  • Scratch-off (Lottery)
  • Battle-pass (M-Pass, E-Pass)
  • Side-stories (Banner Esper Story)
  • Championship
  • Boomboom Gacha
  • Heron Box
  • Esper Pop Quiz - Early July - Quetzalcoatl / Valeria
Q. Which mythology is Quetzalcoatl from?
ANS. Aztec
Q. What is Valeria's current occupation?
ANS. Captain
Q. What color is Valeria's hair?
ANS. Pink
Image Corner
Esper Album Portraits
Esper Character Art
Shamash's story art
Quetzalcoatl / Valeria
Resonance Art
Modified Esper Data
Espers released this patch / Unreleased Espers so far
Esper Star Esper Nickname Released Data Modified Element Role
4 Jiao Tu Lian No Yes Flow Support
4 Ru Shou Jin Qiu No Yes Wind Controller
5 Shamash Javid Yes Yes Inferno Fighter
5 Hestia Ginny Yes Yes Inferno Fighter
5 Quetzalcoatl Valeria No Yes Flow Fighter
- Pazuzu Alorin No Yes - -
Do take note that Alorin is not the actual name as the name was written in chinese. It's google translated from the chinese name.
Pazuzu's esper description - Alorin, who loves ruins and history deeply, protects the cultural symbol for thousands of years with the power of Pazuzu.
Modified Items
As mentioned in the previous post's comments, ripples are always added for all espers.
Item Name Item Description
Javid Legendary Esper <>Javid
Ginny Legendary Esper <>Ginny
Javid Ripple A fragment containing the divine power of Shamash. Fuse 50 fragments to get the Esper Javid.
Ginny Ripple A fragment containing the divine power of Hestia. Fuse 50 fragments to get the Esper Ginny.
Mylo's Flow Pack Select one among 10 Flow-attuned Epic Espers from the box, except the Max-resonated or unowned Espers. The box contains the following Espers: Mona, Jiang Man, Celine, Kara, Eira, Heng Yue, Dhalia, Kaylee, Aurelius, and Xiao Yin.
Mylo's Wind Pack Select one among 8 Wind-attuned Epic Espers from the box, except the Max-resonated or unowned Espers.  The box contains the following Espers: Lu Yi, Arcana, Luo Yan, Jacob, Long Mian, Lynn, Li Guang, and Jin-hee.
Mylo's Inferno Pack Select one among 9 Inferno-attuned Epic Espers from the box, except the Max-resonated or unowned Espers.  The box contains the following Espers: Djoser, Falken, Sander, Chloe, Pritzker, Ren Si, Stewart, Nick, and Koharu.
- Select one among 10 Flow-attuned Epic Espers from the box, except the Max-resonated or unowned Espers.
- Select one among 8 Wind-attuned Epic Espers from the box, except the Max-resonated or unowned Espers.
- Select one among 9 Inferno-attuned Epic Espers from the box, except the Max-resonated or unowned Espers.
Chaos Star Available in the Chaos Realm. Collect a certain amount of Chaos Stars to claim rewards.
Lucky Coin Used to play the Scratch-Offs to win Lucky Prizes!
Javid Materia Converted by acquiring a duplicate <>Javid. Used to conduct Resonances and activate Divine Gates for Javid After obtaining Materia 6 times for an Esper, they will be converted into Dioprisms or Monoprisms.
Ginny Materia Converted by acquiring a duplicate <>Ginny. Used to conduct Resonances and activate Divine Gates for Ginny. After obtaining Materia 6 times for an Esper, they will be converted into Dioprisms or Monoprisms.
Sands of Guilt Get: Limited-edition Namecard - <>Sands of Guilt
Evergreen Garden Get: <>Evergreen Garden Namecard
Destined One Get: <>Destined One Namecard
Special Cuisine Get: <>Special Cuisine Namecard
Default Insignia Get: <>Default Insignia
Point War Insignia Get: <>Point War Insignia
Knockout Insignia Get: <>Knockout Insignia
Holobattle Insignia Get: <>Holobattle Insignia
Apex Legend Insignia Get: <>Apex Legend Insignia
Stories
Javid / Shamash
Javid is like an unstoppable force, always in motion and seeming like he never takes a break. His subordinates look up to him, with some even attempting to emulate his schedule. No matter how hard they try, they soon realize that they cannot keep up with his relentless pace.
After completing patrols, training, and handling official paperwork, Javid finds solace in the training ground during his breaks. There he can be found practicing his swordsmanship. He remains busy at all times, but that doesn't mean he lacks personal interests.
Despite his stern and selfless demeanor, Javid secretly enjoys listening in on the casual conversations of his subordinates. Sometimes, the soldiers discover small, anonymous gifts by their bedside that bring a smile to their faces.
If they were to approach Javid with these gifts and ask if he sent them, he would undoubtedly deny it. Javid is known for his straightforward style of speech. Some may perceive his approach as harsh or even merciless, but those who truly know him understand that fairness is always his top priority.
While some subordinates find Javid to be strict, his strength and dependability have earned him the trust and respect of many.
He shows no mercy to the weak and never becomes intimidated by the strong. He consistently expresses his opinions with frankness, even if they come across as sarcastic to others. However, Javid is indifferent to how others perceive him.
Javid hails from a modest family in Kush Town. He has a younger brother, and his parents work as guides in the Old Kush City. Javid selflessly gave his brother the opportunity to pursue education, while he himself enrolled in military school.
Thriving in the military environment, Javid underwent his transformation during a simulated battle, gaining the powers of Shamash. When the Withering Miracle arrived, Javid willingly stationed himself in Kush and assumed the role of a Marshal.
Javid's unwavering commitment to fairness and justice has always been paramount to him. He even went so far as to incarcerate his own brother for committing white-collar crimes. While many admire his unwavering integrity, some criticize him for what they perceive as a degree of mercilessness.
Due to the strange changes brought on by the Withering Miracle, Javid had to make a cruel decision. To protect the civilians, he and other Marshals volunteered to bait the Miramon out, but...
Tragically, Javid was the sole survivor.
Haunted by the guilt of losing his comrades, Javid decided to shoulder the burden and willingly subjected himself to being imprisoned at the entrance of the Withering Miracle.
Perhaps he believes this perpetual torment in the darkness is the only path to salvation for those souls he couldn't save...
Hestia / Ginny
Boom! A loud bang reverberates from the kitchen, causing Ginny to rush out, coughing. She holds a plate in her hand that contains a blackened substance.
The assistant chefs would persuade her to dump the failed dish, but Ginny adamantly insists that a chef should never waste food under any circumstance.
Having grown up in the back of the kitchen her parents ran, she developed a deep appreciation for the value of food. She believes that to become a skilled chef, one must first cherish the food.
Even if a dish doesn't turn out as planned, Ginny adheres to her principles and eats whatever she makes, regardless of its appearance.
"Well... It might not look appealing, but it actually tastes good!"
Due to her remarkable culinary skills, Ginny has risen to the position of head chef at the renowned entertainment hotel, the Golden City.
Her pursuit of culinary perfection led to the powers of Hestia awakening within her during her work. However, the role of head chef proved to be more challenging than she had envisioned...
Gaining fame not only brought Ginny praise but also subjected her to harsh critiques from food critics. Determined to surpass her own complacency, she set out on a journey to discover and create the finest dishes.
Ginny has traveled to every corner of Grandis in her pursuit of the very best flavors and dishes.
There are numerous rumors circulating about Alexa, Master of the Golden City. However, to Ginny, Alexa is simply a beautiful and caring older sister figure. She fails to comprehend why so many people are afraid of Alexa.
Back when Alexa was just a regular employee, she used to frequent Ginny's parents' restaurant. On occasion, Ginny would catch a melancholic expression on Alexa's face, but it always brought joy to Ginny to see her smile after savoring the dishes.
Since becoming the head chef of the Golden City, Alexa has taken great care of Ginny. Their bond has grown so close that they are like real sisters to each other.
Ginny, in turn, is like the little sister Alexa never had, and she delights in presenting new dishes to her every day, always ensuring that the busy master of the Golden City remains healthy and in high spirits!
During her journeys, Ginny discovered that she can channel her powers into her cooking, enhancing the effects of her dishes and even providing antidotes for poisons and revitalizing effects. This newfound ability brings her great delight.
Ginny knows that the path to becoming a master chef is never-ending. As a chef, she believes it is equally important to share the joy of her culinary creations with her customers.
Outside of her work, Ginny loves traveling to various places for inspiration. Over time, an intriguing rumor began circulating throughout Grandis...
Legend has it that there exists an Esper cook whose dishes possess the incredible ability to revitalize those who consume them, relieving them of all worries and troubles.
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2023.06.08 15:06 ConsCom1949 What *non-Marxist* class do you think is a typical middle-class urban Chinese family in the US, judging from the quality of life?

We live in a medium~small city with some 1 million population.
Clothing
Can afford some Nike, Adidas but we don't wanna spend much money on that. That's just too expensive. Our philosophy is "clothing is nothing, food is everything". So we stick with Chinese famous brands like Li Ning or 361. Chinese brands have the same quality for about a quarter of the price so why not?
Food
Don't have to worry about price in a grocery store, can eat basically whatever we want if we prepare it at home. Can't afford luxury food like M9 Wagyu though (or can afford if it's only occasional, but we don't think it's worth it as we cook everything well done). Can eat out quite often but not in high end restaurants, only in normal restaurants.
Housing
Two apartments. One 200 sq meter 7-bedroom apartment with a backyard where we plant some flowers and trees and let out cat and rabbit play. and another 3-bedroom 110 sq meter apartment. We move back and forth as they're only 30 minutes by car.
Driving
One family car, Volkswagen. Can afford another but my mom and I can't drive so we aren't buying.
Travelling
Can afford middle-range travel once every year. Or twice, but as I'm grown-up we aren't having family travels anymore. We used to have family travels every summer. Flying economy class and taking second class high speed train is not a problem. Would hesitate a lot to take business class flights or first class trains, we just think it's not worth the big extra cost. Can't afford first class flights.
Deposits
Have some deposit, number not specified. But for comparison, it's about 15 times our yearly expenses. We earn about twice as much as what we spend.
Workhour
My mom works about 25 hours a week. My dad works about 45 hours a week. They both have two jobs. (Yeah my mom still has a short work hour with two jobs I don't know why) I'm a full time student, only working during vacation.
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2023.06.08 14:39 FirePaladinHS 10 star bonus+3 Kabal Renos=This months legend

10 star bonus+3 Kabal Renos=This months legend

Renothal

Class: Warlock

Format: Wild

1x (0) Raise Dead

1x (1) Armor Vendor

1x (1) Glacial Shard

1x (1) Kobold Librarian

1x (1) Plague of Flames

1x (1) Sir Finley, Sea Guide

1x (1) The Soularium

1x (1) Tour Guide

1x (2) Defile

1x (2) Demonic Project

1x (2) Dirty Rat

1x (2) Drain Soul

1x (2) Zephrys the Great

1x (3) Backfire

1x (3) Brann Bronzebeard

1x (3) Dark Skies

1x (3) Deathlord

1x (3) Full-Blown Evil

1x (3) Prince Renathal

1x (3) Tamsin Roame

1x (3) Zola the Gorgon

1x (4) E.T.C., Band Manager

1x (1) Glacial Shard

1x (6) Tickatus

1x (7) Lord Godfrey

1x (4) Hysteria

1x (4) Kazakus

1x (4) Seadevil Stinger

1x (4) Tamsin's Phylactery

1x (4) Voidcaller

1x (5) Gorloc Ravager

1x (5) Loatheb

1x (5) Symphony of Sins

1x (6) Reno Jackson

1x (7) Mutanus the Devourer

1x (8) Archwitch Willow

1x (8) Enhanced Dreadlord

1x (8) Gigafin

1x (8) Mo'arg Forgefiend

1x (9) Mal'Ganis

1x (9) Voidlord

1x (10) Bloodreaver Gul'dan

1x (10) N'Zoth, the Corruptor

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Reno Shadow Priest

Class: Priest

Format: Wild

1x (0) Raise Dead

1x (1) Potion of Madness

1x (1) Psychic Conjurer

1x (1) Shadow Word: Devour

1x (1) Shadowcloth Needle

1x (2) Astalor Bloodsworn

1x (2) Dirty Rat

1x (2) Insight

1x (2) Shadow Visions

1x (2) Thoughtsteal

1x (2) Thrive in the Shadows

1x (2) Twilight Deceptor

1x (2) Zephrys the Great

1x (3) Brann Bronzebeard

1x (3) Cathedral of Atonement

1x (3) Handmaiden

1x (3) Identity Theft

1x (3) Palm Reading

1x (4) Blademaster Okani

1x (4) E.T.C., Band Manager

1x (1) Glacial Shard

1x (6) Skulking Geist

1x (6) Theotar, the Mad Duke

1x (4) Hysteria

1x (4) Kazakus

1x (4) Shadow Word: Ruin

1x (5) Darkbishop Benedictus

1x (5) Mass Hysteria

1x (5) Raza the Chained

1x (6) Reno Jackson

1x (6) Sister Svalna

1x (7) Blackwater Behemoth

1x (8) Shadowreaper Anduin

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Ice and Fire-My1stLegend

Class: Mage

Format: Wild

1x (1) Armor Vendor

1x (1) Costumed Singer

1x (1) Devolving Missiles

1x (1) Sir Finley, Sea Guide

1x (1) Wildfire

1x (2) Audio Amplifier

1x (2) Book of Specters

1x (2) Dirty Rat

1x (2) Doomsayer

1x (2) Ignite

1x (2) Mad Scientist

1x (2) Solid Alibi

1x (2) Starscryer

1x (2) Zephrys the Great

1x (3) Brann Bronzebeard

1x (3) Flame Ward

1x (3) Ice Block

1x (3) Objection!

1x (3) Prince Renathal

1x (3) Rustrot Viper

1x (3) Zola the Gorgon

1x (4) Blademaster Okani

1x (4) Deepwater Evoker

1x (4) E.T.C., Band Manager

1x (1) Glacial Shard

1x (4) Potion of Illusion

1x (6) Skulking Geist

1x (4) Fire Sale

1x (4) Kazakus

1x (4) Multicaster

1x (4) Reckless Apprentice

1x (4) Spice Bread Baker

1x (4) Varden Dawngrasp

1x (5) Loatheb

1x (5) Rolling Fireball

1x (6) Reno Jackson

1x (6) Reno the Relicologist

1x (6) Theotar, the Mad Duke

1x (7) Magister Dawngrasp

1x (7) Mutanus the Devourer

1x (8) Jepetto Joybuzz

1x (8) Mordresh Fire Eye

1x (9) Frost Lich Jaina

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I'm not going to write a long essay about why Kabal Reno decks are the best decks out there. Anyone who has been playing Wild knows this already. The 3 decklists above me are the cool, sometimes greed stuffed lists that I enjoyed playing to Legend. They did quite well and they indeed proved the fact that Control Reno is still out there biting the metals ass. All in all, a couple more words to say:
Trophies for the best categories
Biggest boards,health gain and deck disruption goes to RENOLOCK
Best clears,Value and Highlander+Hero card combination goes to RENO PRIEST
Best Hand disruption and OTK possibility (Dawngrasp Hero power package) goes to RENO MAGE
Matchups
Any Aggro. Any board based deck. Most of the combo decks just cry and shit themselves upon seeing you. You are heavily favoured. Any Control deck that isn't Shudderwock Shaman
The decks, that may cause you the problems are the following ones: Shudderwock Shaman(Best Control jn Wild), Secret Make(fucking Chihuahua of Wild that has Hyena jaws trough years of Secret inbreeding), Quest Mage (aka the game of catching and destroying the Rommath), Big Priest(idiotic Combo deck with turn 3 Neptulon highrolly possibility, otherwise the deck is a lil bitch). Funnel Cake players either have a godlike hand, or get absolutely destroyed by disruption tools. No in between.
The decks that should be nerfed by Blizzard since we lose to them more, than we win:
Miracle Questline DH(Glide. Tony. Mana Burn. Those cards will absolutely wrenck your ass)
Seedlock: Unless you play against a player that has an IQ of a kitchen stove, they will play Quest reward smartfully and there's nothing you can do much). So Blizzard: Nerf Questlines to 10 mana pls since I lose to them.
Addressing the Skulking Geist in the room:
Replaceable for sure. But as long as I will see Chinese players that play Jade Druid, I will keep him in my ETC.
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2023.06.08 13:00 theeverydaykitchen Top 10 Best Chinese Cleavers 2023

Editor’s Choice: DALSTRONG Cleaver
"Intended for professional use, this Chinese cleaver is a pleasure to cut with due to its military-grade handle and stain-resistant blade."
Premium Pick: Wusthof Chinese Cleaver
"Razor-sharp edge and triple-riveted handle make this cleaver effortless to use and look good."
Best for Professionals: SHI BA ZI ZUO Kitchen Knife
"Ultra-sharp blade design and anti-slip handle of this cleaver are perfect for experienced cooks, who know how to handle a good knife."
Best Design: KATSURA Chinese Cleaver Knife
"Outstanding looks and quality is what real Damascus steel, this cleaver’s blade is made from, demonstrates."
Best Value: TUO Cleaver Knife
"Lifetime guarantee comes with this Chinese cleaver, though you probably won’t need it, because its extra-sharp blade and ergonomic handle are superb."
Finest Features: MAD SHARK Cleaver Knife
"Lightweight and durable, this cleaver is easy to use for hours, which makes it a great choice for those who cook a lot during a day."
Best Pro Bone Chopper: ZWILLING Twin Signature
"Ideal for traveling chefs or campers, this professional 10oz. cleaver has a traditional look, triple rivets, and can cut through bone with ease."
Best Kitchen Keepsake Cleaver: Victorinox Chinese Cleaver Knife
"By the Swiss Army knife makers, this Swiss-made cleaver is a very lightweight traditional cleaver that can be handed down to the next generation."
Sharpest Cleaver With Sheath: KYOKU Samurai Series
"This elegant cleaver is a kitchen trophy with a real pakkawood handled with a tiny circular ingrained mosaic and a super-sharp blade that comes with its own sheath."
Most Authentic X-Large Cleaver: DENGJIA Chinese Knife Cleaver
"This simple, heavy cleaver is a heavy-duty belonging in a Chinese restaurant’s kitchen with a long 7.7-inch blade and a rustic wood handle with a rivet."
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2023.06.08 12:52 Chico237 #NIOCORP~ SCANDIUM OXIDE, GREEN HYDROGEN & BLOOM ENERGY in the news! & more....

#NIOCORP~ SCANDIUM OXIDE, GREEN HYDROGEN & BLOOM ENERGY in the news! & more....

June 7, 2023~Bloom Energy, Perenco to Deploy Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in the United Kingdom~

Bloom Energy, Perenco to Deploy Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in the United Kingdom Business Wire
The Bloom Energy Server® platform, to be delivered in late 2023, will be installed at Wytch Farm in Dorset, England, the largest onshore oil field in western Europe, where it will be used to support Perenco’s baseload requirements. (Photo: Business Wire)
SAN JOSE, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) has signed an agreement with Perenco to install 2.5 megawatts (MW) of Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells at a site in England. Perenco is a leading independent hydrocarbon company, producing 500,000 BOE of oil and gas per day from its operations in 14 partner countries.
The Bloom Energy Server® platform, to be delivered in late 2023, will be installed at Wytch Farm in Dorset, England, the largest onshore oil field in western Europe, where it will be used to support Perenco’s baseload requirements. The agreement marks the first deployment of Bloom fuel cell technology in the United Kingdom.
“This is an important step that will demonstrate how our solid oxide fuel cell technology supports the resilience and sustainability goals of our energy-intensive clients,” said Tim Schweikert, Senior Managing Director of International Business Development at Bloom Energy.
“Perenco has always been a pioneer in innovation and long-term investment in the countries where we operate,” said Benoit de la Fouchardiere, Perenco CEO. “Today’s announcement is another important step as we continue to reduce our emissions wherever we work. We look forward to a successful initial deployment at Wytch Farm and to then expanding the use of the technology into other global operations sites.”
The agreement with Perenco is another major step in Bloom’s expansion in Europe, following the recent sales agreement for northern Europe with Elugie, a marketing partnership agreement with Telam for Spain and Portugal, and energy platform sales to Cefla and Ferrari in Italy announced in 2022.
For more information about the Bloom Energy Server, see https://www.bloomenergy.com/technology/.

JUNE 6, 2023 ~Westinghouse and Bloom Energy Sign Letter of Intent to Accelerate Zero-Carbon, Large-Scale Hydrogen Production in the Nuclear Industry~

Bloom Energy - Bloom Energy Demonstrates Hydrogen Production with the World’s Largest and Most Efficient Solid Oxide Electrolyzer
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. & SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 6, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) today announced that they have entered into a Letter of Intent to pursue clean hydrogen production in the commercial nuclear power market. The companies are teaming to identify and implement clean hydrogen projects across the nuclear industry.
Westinghouse and Bloom Energy will jointly develop an optimized and large-scale high temperature integrated electrolysis solution for the nuclear industry. With the ability to operate 24/7 and provide high-quality steam input, nuclear plants are well-positioned to utilize electrolyzer technology and produce substantial quantities of clean hydrogen with minimal disruption to current, ongoing operations.
“Through this collaboration, we are committed to delivering an economical solution for large-scale hydrogen production in the nuclear industry, which further supports the path to net zero carbon emissions,” said Pam Cowan, Westinghouse President of Americas Operating Plant Services.
“We are proud Westinghouse has turned to Bloom and our solid oxide technology to supercharge the clean hydrogen economy,” said Rick Beuttel, vice president, hydrogen business, Bloom Energy. “Solid oxide technology is well suited for nuclear applications, efficiently harnessing steam to further improve the economics of hydrogen production. High temperature electrolysis is already garnering attention and accolades as a cost-effective and viable solution to create low-cost, clean hydrogen, which is critical to meeting aggressive decarbonization goals.”
Global demand for hydrogen and its emerging applications is projected to increase tenfold or more by 2050, surpassing the current infrastructure for producing and delivering hydrogen. As hydrogen usage expands from traditional industrial uses to the fuel of a clean future, the need to produce it in larger quantities and from low- and zero-carbon sources is clear.
The hydrogen produced in nuclear plants can be utilized to serve many industries such as renewable fuels production, oil and metals refining, ammonia synthesis, mining operations, and mobility in sectors such as heavy trucks, buses, and even air travel. The companies also are well positioned to support the U.S. Department of Energy’s developing hydrogen hubs.
About WestinghouseWestinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear technologies to utilities globally. Westinghouse supplied the world’s first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 and the company’s technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world’s operating nuclear plants. Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle. For more information, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Bloom EnergyBloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. The company’s leading solid oxide platform for distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen is changing the future of energy. Fortune 100 companies around the world turn to Bloom Energy as a trusted partner to deliver lower carbon energy today and a net-zero future. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com.

MAY 7, 2023~World’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer begins producing hydrogen~

World’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer begins producing hydrogen (hydrogentechworld.com)

Bloom Energy has begun generating hydrogen from the world’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer installation at NASA’s Ames Research Center. This high-temperature unit produces 20–25% more hydrogen per MW than commercially demonstrated lower-temperature electrolyzers such as PEM or alkaline

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This electrolyzer demonstration showcases the maturity, efficiency and commercial readiness of Bloom’s solid oxide technology for large-scale, clean hydrogen production. The 4 MW Bloom Electrolyzer™, delivering the equivalent of over 2.4 tonnes per day of hydrogen output, was built, installed and operationalized in a span of two months to demonstrate the speed and ease of deployment.
“This demonstration is a major milestone for reaching net-zero goals,” said KR Sridhar, Ph.D., Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bloom Energy. “Hydrogen will be essential for storing intermittent and curtailed energy and for decarbonizing industrial energy use. Commercially viable electrolyzers are the key to unlocking the energy storage puzzle, and solid oxide electrolyzers offer inherently superior technology and economic advantages. Bloom Energy, as the global leader in solid oxide technology, is proud to share this exciting demonstration with the world: our product is ready for prime time.”
The current demonstration expands on Bloom’s recent project on a 100 kW system located at the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL), which achieved record-breaking electrolyzer efficiency. In the ongoing project, 4,500 hours of full load operations have been completed with a Bloom Electrolyzer™, producing hydrogen more efficiently than any other process – over 25% more efficiently than low-temperature electrolysis.
The INL steam and load simulations replicated nuclear power conditions to validate full capability of technology application at nuclear facilities, and the pilot results revealed the Bloom Electrolyzer producing hydrogen at 37.7 kWh per kg of hydrogen. Dynamic testing conducted at INL included ramping down the system from 100 percent of rated power to 5 percent in less than 10 minutes without adverse system impacts. Even at 5 percent of rated load, the energy efficiency (kWh/kg) was as good or better than other electrolyzer technologies at their 100% rated capacity. These results will be presented at the Department of Energy’s Annual Review Meeting in Washington DC on 7 June 2023.
Dr. Ravi Prasher, CTO of Bloom Energy, said: “The amount of electricity needed by the electrolyzer to make hydrogen will be the most dominant factor in determining hydrogen production cost. For this reason, the efficiency of the electrolyzer, the electricity needed to produce a kilogram of hydrogen becomes the most critical figure of merit. This 4 MW demonstration at the NASA Ames Research Center proves that the energy efficiency of our large-scale electrolyzer is similar to the small-scale system tested at INL highlighting the strength of our modular architecture. The electrolyzer product is leveraging the Bloom platform knowhow of more than 1 GW of solid oxide fuel cells deployed in the field and providing approximately 1 trillion cumulative cell operating hours. The same technology platform that can convert natural gas and hydrogen to electricity can be used reversibly to convert electricity to hydrogen. With Bloom’s high-efficiency, high-temperature solid oxide electrolyzers, we are one step closer to a decarbonized future powered by low-cost clean hydrogen.”

April 5, 2022 ~Scandium emerges from the shadows~

Scandium emerges from the shadows - MMTA


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Scandium has long been considered an “if” metal. If only it were available in quantity, it could transform aircraft production and fuel consumption. If only it were available in quantity, it could speed the emerging hydrogen economy. If only it were available in quantity, it could accelerate the rollout of 5G technologies. And so on.

The view has been that scandium could be used in numerous large-volume applications, if only supplies were sufficient to meet the potential demand. Manufacturers regularly cited a lack of sufficient scandium supply as the reason why they did not roll out new uses and products containing scandium.
After a near-mythic role in the 1980s (as a strengthening agent in aluminium alloys deployed in the last generation of Soviet MiG fighter aircraft and even, reputedly, in ballistic missile nosecones), scandium entered the banal in the 1990s, in sporting goods and, bizarrely, hand guns.

Bloom Energy turned the tide starting around 2010, with its introduction of fuel cells based on scandium-stabilised zirconia ceramic electrolytes. Bloom has grown rapidly and now represents perhaps 80% of the world’s annual consumption of SCANDIUM, a paltry 25t or so of oxide in 2021.

And yet, despite these rickety foundations, SCANDIUM consumption is poised to grow dramatically in the next decade, buoyed by new sources of supply and sustained by demand-side innovation.

The supply side

Let’s start with supply. Until about 2018, most scandium was supplied as a by-product in China and Russia, from uranium and titanium processing. Since then, however, much has changed.
First, Sumitomo Metal Mining built and has now commissioned a scandium recovery circuit at its Tagano Bay nickel high pressure acid leach (HPAL) plant in the Philippines. This plant recovers scandium oxalate for processing into oxide (and probably into scandium-zirconium oxide particles destined for Bloom Energy) in Japan. The plant recovers 7-8tpy of scandium oxide and when commissioned increased global supply by around 40%. Capital costs were perhaps US$5M/t of scandium oxide.
Second, the Chinese integrated titanium producer Lomon Billions has established a 20-30tpy scandium oxide facility with the potential to increase to 50tpy. The company estimates up to 100tpy of scandium oxide are available in its titanium plants using the sulphate process.
Third, in 2021, Rio Tinto commenced scandium recovery from its Sorel Tracy plant in Québec, Canada. The pilot plant can supply 3tpy of scandium oxide and cost US$6M. The site has the ability to supply an estimated 50-60tpy of oxide based on current raw material feed.
Finally, UC Rusal has both commissioned a 3tpy pilot scandium oxide plant, recovering scandium oxide from red mud deposits, and also commenced marketing and selling a range of scandium alloys (branded “ScAlution” alloys) that boast enhanced performance at low (typically 0.1%) concentrations of scandium.
Plus, it is not only Rusal that has pioneered low-scandium alloys. In the USA, Eck Industries, a specialist aluminium casting house, is commercialising cerium-based alloys in which scandium, again at low loadings, could provide additional strength as well as much reduced post-cast processing requirements.
Looking further out, there are numerous scandium projects in development, many of which should come into production around the middle of the decade, thanks to two parallel forces.
The main driver for scandium, as for so many minor metals, is vehicle electrification. There are multiple operating and development projects utilising HPAL technology to recover and separate nickel and cobalt in laterite deposits, many of which can in principle recover scandium. While the moral of Tagano Bay is that for existing plants retrofitting can be costly and low yield, there are emerging projects in Australia that are designing scandium recovery into their circuits alongside nickel and cobalt. The potential output of scandium can range from 50-100tpy or more, depending on the project.
The second driver is the heightened concerns over supply chain security for critical metals. In the EU this has led to the “ScaVanger” programme to recover scandium from titanium waste streams. In the USA, red mud scandium recovery as well as by-product scandium stand to benefit.

The demand side

The demand side is a little more complicated but nonetheless extremely positive. Bloom’s power generation business continues to grow and has surely been reinforced by severe power disruptions in the past three years in California and Texas. Moreover, Bloom has now received initial approvals for maritime power generation (IMO regulations are forcing seagoing vessels to reduce dramatically their sulphur emissions, and Bloom can facilitate this change), and Bloom is also developing its technology to run in reverse, so to speak, as a generator of hydrogen. Critically, Bloom in the past five years has managed to bring its system costs and performance under control, removing any technology-related going-concern issues.
Scandium is also a strong candidate for RF antennas able to support 5G frequencies. A typical high-end cell phone may require 100 RF filters, and in the 5G frequency range, scandium aluminium nitride is being used as the active material in these filters (called “bulk acoustic wave,” or “BAW” filters).
Aerospace is a third area of application, and while commercial aviation likely remains years away from broad use of scandium alloys, near-term use in space and autonomous aircraft is an avenue for strong potential growth of scandium alloys. The cost to place 1kg in orbit has dropped dramatically but is still of the order of US$1,000/kg, so any system weight reductions can be extremely valuable.
Electric vehicles (EVs) also offer the potential for large volumes of scandium demand. Weight reduction is the obvious reason. Lux Research has estimated a 1kg weight saving in an EV will be worth US$5 in 2030. But a second consideration is overall product cost. Scandium can reduce or potentially even eliminate the need for post-casting heat treatments, which can in some instances double the cost of an as-cast part. Thus the savings from the use of scandium alloys, especially at low scandium loadings, can be large.
In addition, as EVs shift to heat pumps in their HVAC systems, scandium can support the implementation of aluminium radiators without adding substantial system volume (as discussed by CM Group in its 2018 scandium report).
Naturally, there are other opportunities for scandium. Achieving a robust aluminium alloy able to perform at 300°C could displace large amounts of titanium, and Eck’s alloys are closing in on this goal. Maritime applications, especially in the military arena but also in autonomous vessels and ferries, could embrace scandium thanks to its greatly enhanced anti-corrosion impact in aluminium. Passenger jets are also a market that is likely to happen at some point.

Most important, perhaps, is the fact that well financed firms have entered the market and are able to supply up to about 100tpy each. Supply at this level is all-but-certain to create demand, and in turn this should stimulate new supply. Scandium’s chicken-and-egg problem, in which lack of supply held back demand that in turn held back supply, has been reversed, with growing (and reliable) supply poised to stimulate actual demand, that in turn will pull through new supply, and transform scandium from “if” to “when”.

JANUARY 2023 National Defense Act Calls out NIOBIUM & TITANIUM & SCANDIUM & the need to establish a U.S. Industrial Base for the Supply & Processing of ALL!

https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20220711/CRPT-117hrpt397.pd

SCANDIUM PAGE # 246 Briefing on the Establishment of Domestic Scandium Processing Facilities in the United States

The committee believes the United States industrial base for the supply and processing of the critical mineral scandium has significant vulnerabilities. The committee also believes that the United States should seek to eliminate dependence on Chinese and Russian sources of scandium, with support from allies and partners. Accordingly, public and private sectors should cooperate closely to establish scandium processing facilities in the United States. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than May 1, 2023, on public and private sector activities, working with allied nations, to establish scandium processing facilities in the United States, especially facilities based on more efficient, cleaner, and less energy intensive technologies. This briefing will also include how these processing facilities will help the United States reduce dependence on and compete more effectively with China and Russia.

MAY 2023 ~Exploring global supply and demand of scandium oxide in 2030 ~ (NIOCORP is Mentioned!)

Exploring global supply and demand of scandium oxide in 2030 - ScienceDirect


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Incorporation of scandium in materials has environmental benefits across multiple industrial sectors, particularly in decarbonization of energy. One pathway to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is to generate electricity using hydrogen or synthetic liquid fuels, which are more efficient than combustion engines and easily used in co-generation of electricity and heat (IEA, 2019). The functional technology is a fuel cell. A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) produces electricity by oxidizing an energy carrier. The standard SOFCs produced by Bloom Energy are refrigerator-sized and input liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons (methane or biogas) to produce 100 kW of power. These cells process natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen to generate electricity with higher efficiency; up to two times higher compared to a gas-fired power station with efficiency of only 33–48% (Deepika et al., 2018). They are typically used to produce electricity and heat on-site for large buildings (Bloom Energy, 2021a). Currently, SOFC producers (e.g., Bloom Energy) utilize yttrium-stabilized zirconia and a scandia-stabilized zirconia in electrolytes; however, there are benefits of utilizing scandium over yttrium. Use of scandia-stabilized zirconia increases electro-conductivity and decreases operation temperature, resulting in higher efficiency and reliability (Deepika et al., 2018; Laguna-Bercero et al., 2009). Spurred by carbon reduction and global renewable energy initiatives, Bloom Energy is expanding its partnership worldwide (Bloom Energy, 2020, 2021b), resulting in increased demand in the SOFC market and scandium oxide required to produce SOFC boxes (Weinstein et al., 2018).
Scandium also has potential for light-weighting (alloys), which is important for improving fuel economy as it requires less energy to transport lighter materials. Currently, transportation contributes 27% to total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 14% globally (EPA, 2022; IEA, 2022b). The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards require vehicle manufacturers to continuously increase fuel efficiency (NHTSA, 2022). One approach is through light-weighting by replacing conventional aluminum alloy parts in vehicles with scandium alloys, potentially reducing 10% of vehicle mass and thus 6–8% of emissions (Joost, 2012). Given that the United States passenger vehicle emissions were 3.2 gigatonnes in 2020, this would translate to 0.2–0.3 gigatonnes of reduction (IEA, 2022a). In the United States, the Build Back Better agenda mandates 50% of new vehicles in 2030 must be EVs (The White House, 2021). To push emission reductions further than electric vehicle adoption, light-weighting should be considered. If legislation mandated regulation like Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for EVs, there will be further reductions in energy demand. Lighter scandium alloys serve to reduce energy demand from transportation, which directly aids to mitigate climate change induced by automobiles.
Another example of light-weighting is for commercial airplanes. The bionic partition structure is a wall partition between crew members and passengers, which also serves as an emergency stretcher and foldable seating for crew members (Airbus, 2016). Current commercial airplane's partition structures are bulky and heavy, weighing approximately 63 kg (Lau, 2016). Airbus and AutoDesk collaborated and successfully produced a 30 kg bionic partition structure using Scalmalloy®, a proprietary aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy (APWORKS GmbH, 2015; Rhodes, 2015). Replacement of 4 conventional partition structures per A320 plane in commercial aircraft with Scalmalloy® structures could save up to 465,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year (Airbus, 2016).
Despite scandium's potential role in meeting future sustainability goals, historically and currently, scandium is under-utilized because of its low supply and high cost due to its nature as a by-product. Prices of scandium oxide ranged from $3,800–5,000 per kg from 2013 to 2020 (Gambogi, 2017, 2020, 2021), placing scandium among the most expensive elements in production. High prices and low supply are due in part to its production as a co-product - production is dependent on the demand of other primary metals it is mined with. For example, when there is an increase in scandium demand and price, supply does not respond instantaneously because producers need to increase production of the primary products. This leads to price volatility. Scandium oxide is produced as a co-product due to its sparse concentration in ore, which makes it uneconomical to mine alone. It has been extracted as a co-product with iron ore, other rare earths, titanium, and zirconium in China; uranium in Kazakhstan and Ukraine; apatite (phosphorus) and uranium in Russia; and nickel in the Philippines (Gambogi, 2021). The global production of scandium oxide was 14–23 tonnes (15–25 tons) per year in 2020 (Gambogi, 2021), which was small in comparison to 220,000 tonnes (240,000 tons) of global rare earths oxide per year (Cordier, 2022) and 68 million tonnes (75 million tons) of aluminum per year (Lee Bray, 2022).
Scandium appears to continue as a co-product in the future, for the most part. Mining companies expect scandium to be a minor co-product from mining other metals such as nickel, cobalt, titanium, niobium, etc. (Clean TeQ Holdings Limited, 2018; NioCorp Superalloy Materials, 2019; Platina Resource Limited, 2021; Wang et al., 2020). There is one exception in New South Wales, Australia by Scandium International Mining Corporation, whose primary product is scandium oxide (Scandium International Mining Corp, 2020). For consumption, SOFCs by Bloom Energy are the main scandium oxide consumer with 74% of total global consumption (CM Group, 2018). A typical Bloom Energy server box of 100 MW contains 13–15 kg of scandium oxide and costs $700,000–800,000 in 2010 (Ecclestone, 2020; Jenkins, 2010). Before subsidies, Bloom Energy servers cost approximately $0.14 per kilowatt-hour of electricity compared to $0.10 per kilowatt-hour of retail power price on the U.S. national grid (Helman, 2020). Although sufficient and reliable supply play an important role in other sectors (e.g., SOFCs, commercial aerospace), price is crucial in adoption in other sectors (e.g., sporting goods, beverage cans). Abstract continues....

NIOCORP MANAGEMENT ON Jan. 31st, 2023, ~What were they doing in D.C. for 4-Days?~ "Working with White House officials on critical minerals issues. This Administration is working hard to help support environmentally responsible critical minerals projects like NioCorp’s Elk Creek Project in the great State of Nebraska. "~
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MAY 25th 2023 ~NioCorp Demonstrates Higher Niobium Recovery Rates New Processing Approach Demonstrates the Ability to Make More Niobium per Tonne of Ore, Produce a Higher Purity Product, and Potentially Address New Markets with Different Niobium Products

https://www.niocorp.com/niocorp-demonstrates-higher-niobium-recovery-rates/
Potential New Forms of Niobium Products and Potential Markets
NioCorp’s new process approach, which incorporates a chlorination step to improve niobium and titanium separation and purification, also has demonstrated NioCorp’s ability to potentially produce three different niobium products: (1) ferroniobium; (2) niobium chloride; and (3) niobium oxide.NioCorp had previously planned to make ferroniobium, which is used by the steel industry to produce high-strength low-alloy steel alloys. Those alloys are used in the construction, automotive and transport, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, and other industries. Niobium is a $3.3 billion per year global market but is currently served by only three major niobium producers in two countries.Niobium chloride would likely be converted by NioCorp into niobium oxide, but niobium chloride is also used in glass and ceramic manufacturing.Niobium oxide is critical to multiple applications, including niobium-lithium-ion batteries, superalloys, superconducting applications, capacitors, specialized optics, and many others. Its use in niobium-lithium-ion batteries is considered by current niobium producers as one of the fastest growing prospective global niobium markets

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MAY 26th 2023~NioCorp Demonstrates the Ability to Potentially Double Projected Titanium Recovery Rates for the Elk Creek Project

https://www.niocorp.com/niocorp-demonstrates-the-ability-to-potentially-double-projected-titanium-recovery-rates-for-the-elk-creek-project/

Demonstration Plant Shows New Recovery Process May Double NioCorp’s Titanium Production per Tonne of Ore as well as Produce a Higher Purity Product that May Command Higher Market Prices
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (May 26, 2023) – NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NB) (TSX:NB) is pleased to announce that it has successfully demonstrated an ability to potentially double the recovery of titanium from each tonne of ore the Company expects to mine at its Nebraska-based Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project (the “Project”), once project financing is obtained and the commercial plant is constructed. The new process is expected to produce a purer form of titanium that may command a higher price than is assumed in NioCorp’s June 2022 feasibility study for the Project (the “Feasibility Study”). NioCorp’s demonstration plant in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, has shown that the Company’s new and improved recovery process can likely achieve an 83.7% rate of overall titanium recovery to final product. This compares to a 40.3% titanium recovery rate in NioCorp’s previous process approach. This new result points to a potentially large increase in the amount of titanium that NioCorp can potentially produce at currently planned rates of mining

MAY 29th 2023~NioCorp Launches Phased Approach to Commercial Production of Made-in-America Aluminum-Scandium Master Alloy

https://www.niocorp.com/niocorp-launches-phased-approach-to-commercial-production-of-made-in-america-aluminum-scandium-master-alloy/


AMES LAB COLLABORATION IN 2019!
NioCorp Partnering with Nanoscale Powders LLC to Explore the Possibility of Establishing the First US-Based Mine-to-Master-Alloy Vertically Integrated Production of the High-Performance MaterialNioCorp’s Potential Commercial Production of Al-Sc Master Alloy Could Launch Prior to the Company’s Planned Production of >100 Tonnes/Year of Scandium Oxide at its Proposed Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska and Would Use Scandium Produced at the Elk Creek Facility as well as From Other SourcesChina Now Dominates the Scandium World, but North America is Now Positioned to Emerge as a “Leading Scandium Producer,” says NioCorp CEO

MAY 29th 2023~ Jim/NIOCORP respond to question on recent Scandium News Release above:What comes to mind right off the bat is:

*A)"How is this Scandium AlSc master Alloy different than what Niocorp produced with IBC & AMES laboratory???"*Response:

"It is a different process that will be utilized. "

*B) Will this be a Patentable approach now moving forward? in conjunction with Nanoscale???*Response:

" Yes and yes. But we do not discuss the details of intellectual property matters except as required by law"

(\****This is very interesting indeed because a few years back Niocorp was not interested in patenting any such materials!)*
*C) IS NIOCORP still engaged with IBC, AMES & OTHER ENTITIES in regards to Scandium Alloy production & uses moving forward? and with the New Niobium & Titanium oxides as well!!!!
*Response:

"We are focusing on our partnership with Nanoscale on the production of AlSc master alloy, but we engaged with a number of parties on various elements of our scandium-aluminum master alloy business development. We are not working with IBC on niobium or titanium product development efforts."

(****SOUNDS LIKE OTHER COLLABORATIONS ARE ONGOING WITH POSSIBLE PRIVATE & GOVERNMENT ENTITIES?? OFF-TAKE AGREEMENTS & SO MUCH MORE! COULD BE IN PLAY AS THE MINE IS BUILT & NEARS PRODUCTION!!!!!!)

"ENGAGED WITH A NUMBER OF VARIOUS PARTIES!!!!"

FORM YOUR OWN OPINIONS & CONCLUSIONS ABOVE!

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2023.06.08 12:05 AutoModerator Looking for bar or restaurant recommendations and/or things to do in the area - Week of June 08, 2023

The sub usually gets flooded with these types of questions from people visiting the area so if you are looking for a place to drink, eat, or just things to do while in town post your questions here.

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2023.06.08 12:04 Brave-Distribution27 Ive Had ENOUGH!

TL:DR owneboss has been taking portions of our tips to pay for any beer bottles or food that was accidentally not charged on customer order ticket. Boss disrespects, belittles and starts rumors about a waitress. Not paid for staying after end of shift to clean for 1-2 hours . Knowingly has waitress pour liquor from BIG bottles and refill into used smaller bottles ( less cost for boss. Threatens Waitress with termination of employment or withholding 50% of tips earned that same shift. Lets family dog (NOT a service dog) run around in dining area through kitchen, makes Head Waitress wipe and sweep up all visible dog hair . way too much going on
I am 1 of 3 waitresses employed at a Chinese/American Restaurant and Bar. Its not small like Red Lobster nor is it BIG like a Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3's). It looks like a 2 story home but is big enough to have the kitchen, small bar area, pool table and 5 boots. Across from that is another bar(big),a large room that could seat 52-53 Patrons. Attached ks another large banquet sized room fitting 60-70.
My boss is also the owner who is Korean. Ill call her 'H'. Long time close friends with my mom. I've been working full time for 5-6 years there.
For the past 5-6 yrs, i have kept my mouth shut bc of H and moms friendship. But now, Im putting my fear & anxiety aside and speaking out to hopefully get advice from other more knowledgable and more experienced waitresses/servers. I won't listen everything but just a few that's been causing my mental health to be bad enough its affecting me physically, emotionally and mentally

1 paid hours start 3pm-10pm(end of shift).

I am left alone from about 10:05pm (waitress C leaves) to anywhere from 11pm to 12am, cleaning ENTIRE restaurant- all tables and boots that were missed, wash all cups, dry then stacked away. Refill all ketchup bottles,soy sauce bottles,salt & pepper shakers restock both beer coolers, dry & roll fork, sweep wood floor, vacuum both large sections and small section... There's just about 3-4 more tasks. BUT, WAIT FOR IT...........🤨
Every beer bottle sold must be talked on the customers ticket order. Then its added up and they pay the total. If I served a beer but mistakenly forgot to tally it on ticket, I am required by my boss/restaurant owner, to pay out of next days tips I earn. I've given from $3 to $50smthing. On weekends its packed AF, and with only 2 waitresses of age to serve (3rd server 'C' is underage). As Head Waitress, also doing a hostesses and bussers duties and bartending the main big bar. With 1 waitress/hostess/bartender serving 20--40 customers give or take, this guy and that table of 12, the 4 at the bar all needing another beer. I tend to forget to tally some. Im legit running to kitchen to get food, taking to tables, getting beet for bar people, then suddenly a phone call. Oh YAY its a to go order.
I don't get scheduled breaks nor food break. I've had to hold my P🌊SS for the last 6 hours bc I've no chance to go 🧻🚽... Oh And any dine and dashes or food item we've accidentally not charge (its written on ticket just was not seen well to enter price on cash register), yea that comes out of my tips also. Is that something my boss can do? Can I report it to Ohio Labor Law Office or Attorney General?
There is much more crap. From asking me (i always refuse and she says she will either fire me and have the other waitress do it or she will take $ form my tips. I still refuse) to refill all the small liquor bottles with the bigger ones she buys. Im sure lots of bars do this illegal stuff but when you're putting me in a spot and risking me getting into legal trouble, UH UH, NO WAY JOSÈ😵😤
To physically being in the kitchen and hearing her talk so much crap about one of us, in Korean to her kitchen helpefriend. She's even spoken to me about some she's fired and some currently working, saying rude, disrespectful things ( she's even said how my face isn't pretty this or that day or how stupid i am to miss tallying beer bottles more than once in a month. Im just sick and tired of her clothes to me and putting me in these situations. Making me charge all alcohol drinking customers full price yet she has her favorites and has me charging them about $3-$3.50 less than everyone else. To me, that's just BS. Ive because so stresses and my anxiety starts attacking me when I'm leaving home and driving to work. Sometimes its so bad, I get nervous and fearful bc she intimidates me and tries to make me feel bad for her when she tells me how stressed she is and how us waitresses are making HER lose $$$ from missed food or beer. What about us though? I myself am living off of and relying on tips rn. 2 paychecks ( a personal type check) a month are accounted for.
Its affecting my health,losing weight bc im so stressed on work days that I can't eat before work . i have to take anxiety meds now and see a therapist (im already diagnosed with anxiety, ptsd,ADD and depression) but my boss has caused even my PTSD to worsen.
Wow im so sorry this was a novel. Any suggestions, advice etc is PROFOUNDLY APPRECIATED!
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