We prepared something quite similar to the recipes mentioned above, though we opted not to include any citric acid as a preservative since our syrup wasn't particularly thick, nor did we make a massive quantity, making a preservative feel somewhat unnecessary. Besides that, elderberry juice possesses a certain charm when it carries a slight tartness, which provides that incredibly refreshing quality. 😁
electricdriver93 said:The page is in English.😲 Why on earth would they do that?😁
Once the initial shock wears off, I find myself returning to take another look.
The simplicity and functionality are excellent. The lack of unnecessary clutter is also a plus. However, the font and line spacing feel slightly too large. White text on a black background is difficult to read. It becomes straining after just a minute or two. That is my humble, non-expert opinion.
That was simply the boss's request. Perhaps an American version will be released in the relatively near future.
electricdriver93 said:I don't see any solution that manages to avoid both scenarios described here. The internet simply isn't designed for that kind of depth. At least, that is my humble opinion.
Regarding the topic at hand; while I know you were aiming for deeper secondary implications, I tend to get hung up on trivialities—things like the arbitrary logic behind why the third day of the week is called Wednesday. We aren't some ancient tribe with mystical reasoning. Or why people sitting at red lights suddenly feel the urge to wonder if car windows are actually opaque. Or why I look completely different in a mirror compared to a photograph, yet everyone else seems to look exactly the same in both. Not that I spend my time staring intensely at strangers in mirrors, but you get my point.😁
What is your impression of the page linked above regarding that specific point?
electricdriver93 said:I don't see any solution that manages to avoid both scenarios described here. The internet simply isn't designed for that kind of depth. At least, that is my humble opinion.
Regarding the topic at hand; while I know you were aiming for deeper secondary implications, I tend to get hung up on trivialities—things like the arbitrary logic behind why the third day of the week is called Wednesday. We aren't some ancient tribe with mystical reasoning. Or why people sitting at red lights suddenly feel the urge to wonder if car windows are actually opaque. Or why I look completely different in a mirror compared to a photograph, yet everyone else seems to look exactly the same in both. Not that I spend my time staring intensely at strangers in mirrors, but you get my point.😁
??? What does the Jewish community have to do with this? Their days are identified by sequential numbers and they don't even utilize descriptive names like Tuesday or Wednesday...
I agree with that. Honestly, even if hundreds of people were dying in Iraq right now, I wouldn't care—I might even laugh at them. If there's a critique of it online, I'll check it out. I don't have anything better to do...
It is quite fascinating how you can question whether a world exists beyond your own perception, yet you never seem to doubt the absolute truth of the news reported by the media. 😬
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By the way, while working on this site, I found myself wondering how philosophy can truly coexist with an information age defined by rapid-fire data and superficial comprehension. Furthermore, I pondered how one might transition philosophical discourse into a digital space without it devolving into a cluttered, colorful blog or becoming nothing more than a dry, endless stream of text.
A shocker isn't just about hitting hard. It’s more like you're injecting a massive surge of energy directly into an attacker's muscle system, which triggers a sudden, crushing weakness almost instantly. This intense, rapid work cycle basically drains all the glucose from their bloodstream and converts it straight into lactic acid. In short, The attacker can't generate any energy for his muscles, so his whole body just shuts down.Šoker also interrupts those weak neurological impulses, which directly messes with voluntary muscle movement. It’s impossible for it to cause permanent damage.
Look, what matters is that we quote this. 🤣 You just have to use it carefully, otherwise you're looking at total impotence. 🙏
For our younger readers:
"One of those individuals who truly transcended human limitations was Bob Brier, a man devoid of a single hair upon his head and lacking even eyelashes, who made his debut on the Sunday afternoon variety show broadcast this week from a studio in Chicago. In his hands, he held two bare wires connected to a live current while smiling warmly at the television audience. Following this, acting as a biological conductor, he successfully boiled an egg and consumed it with relish. However, the egg proved remarkably stubborn. Half of America spent that entire afternoon discussing Bob Brier, while the other half continued the conversation the following Sunday after he passed an electrical current through his own body to power a record player.
Thereafter, there was scarcely an entertainment program in existence that did not invite him as a guest. He would invariably connect himself to the power supply and perform any task that a common wire or cord could accomplish. Much like Bob Brier, the equipment required nothing more than a plug. Yet, we were all profoundly fascinated, for we stood witness to a man surpassing human capability, and it mattered little to us that this feat possessed absolutely no practical utility, nor did it matter that as a nation, we had no one to compete with in the realm of plugging oneself into a socket.
Subsequently, experts from various disciplines lined up for months to explain how Bob Brier managed to avoid being killed by the electricity. Their opinions varied wildly, yet these disagreements served only to bolster our belief that Bob was performing miracles—miracles that were supposedly vital and somehow signaled our status as a chosen people. While we did not possess the courage to plug ourselves into the grid, we had this one individual who performed the feat without hesitation. In many ways, Bob Brier was reminiscent of the resilient figures found in old jokes about surviving the most impossible circumstances through sheer audacity."
Lisa Rodriguez84 said:By the way, you can actually use a shocker as birth control. When you think he’s about to finish, just press it against the testicles and flip the switch. Even birth control pills aren't as reliable as this method. That is, if we're talking about the 750,000 V model. The 10,000 V version isn't quite as foolproof, but it gets the job done.
Well, if your guy happens to be a bit of a lightweight, a shocker could easily double as an aphrodisiac.😬
I am left wondering when placebo will finally decide to open up this massive thread regarding the moderators: "FORUM MODERATORS ADVISE TEENAGERS ON WHERE AND HOW TO BUY BOXERS AND ASSAULT THEIR NEIGHBORS WITH THEM!!!!!"
Today marks exactly 34 years—the same amount of time he lived—since the untimely passing of a legendary actor, fighter, and martial arts visionary whose life left an indelible mark on entire generations, profoundly shaping how millions of people around the world perceive justice, truth, and personal freedom. He passed away just one year after filming his most iconic masterpiece, Enter the Dragon.
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While certain film critics might be quick to dismiss Bruce Lee's work as mere B-movie fare with subpar special effects, one cannot deny that he introduced a completely different set of values to the silver screen—values that had begun to fade from American cinema under the heavy influence of the anti-hero era, and they never truly returned.
Bruce Lee remains one of those rare modern cultural icons who isn't defined by self-destruction, substance abuse, or the gritty, hollow symbols often associated with rebellious subcultures.
One of the most recognizable recent nods to his legacy in film is, naturally, the yellow jumpsuit with the black stripe worn by Uma Thurman in Kill Bill.
www.bruceleefoundation.com/index900.html
My grandmother always used to conclude her lessons by saying, "And why do we love Bruce Lee? Because he fights for what is right."
And finally, let us remember:
it's like a finger pointing at the moon. don't look at the finger, or you will miss all that heavenly glory.
I wish to express my profound astonishment regarding the fact that my access to this Reddit community has been restricted for seven days due to an alleged insult toward another user. Since I am unable to review the specific entry in question, I will clarify that it involved labeling a foul fascist as a foul fascist, and a pathetic racist as a pathetic racist. Such descriptors were merely a direct reaction to the fascist and racist outbursts of said individual, who, quite remarkably, has faced no repercussions despite repeatedly insulting everyone participating in the "Global Affairs" sub-forum and openly characterizing a third of the world's population as "sub-civilized scavengers." In essence, I was simply diagnosing the political consciousness of a fellow user rather than engaging in what is being termed "harsh insults toward members," a behavior for which I am certainly not known.
Given my prior understanding that the super-moderator responsible for my ban is guided more by rigid discipline than by actual intelligence or sound judgment, I would kindly request that an administrator explain the criteria used here and why they have been applied so selectively.
placidranger said:Go ahead, draw it. I’m still waiting to see this "sublime" moral epiphany or brilliant insight you think needs illustrating.
The solution is to hand him a shovel, put him to work, and send him off to the military so he can finally learn some discipline. Of course, we should probably report him to the Department of Homeland Security first, so he can meet a crowd in detention that will surely educate him on drug facts far better than I ever could; then, once he's been processed, he can figure out the quickest way to fund his next fix.🙄
It is precisely because of such primitive mindsets that the number of children struggling with heroin continues to climb.
Would you even care if your child decided to use drugs?
Even if it was just "experimental"... 🙄
The fundamental issue is that if a child decides to use drugs, they will do so regardless of whether we attempt to break their spirit, lock them away in the house for ten days, or send them to some remote religious retreat. Repression and harshness do nothing to eliminate the reality that drugs are omnipresent in our modern world, and in fact, they become increasingly prevalent whenever the repressive systems grow stronger, much like what we have observed in various parts of the US and the UK.
Personally, I would always prefer to have a child who comes to me to ask about using cocaine or meth rather than a child who feels compelled to hide their life from me. Only through such openness can I actually explain the dangers, teach them how to avoid addiction, and help them steer clear of things like heroin or crack. A child who is left entirely to the streets is beyond saving, as evidenced by the examples of friends—both yours and mine—who failed to stop once they moved past mere weekend experimentation; one has to wonder if those individuals ever had anyone they could actually turn to.
Would you even care if your child decided to use drugs?
Even if it was just "experimental"... 🙄
The fundamental point is that if a child makes that choice, they will pursue it regardless of whether we attempt to break their spirit, lock them in the house for ten days, or send them to some religious retreat. Repression and excessive punishment do nothing to erase the reality that drugs are ubiquitous in today's world, and indeed, they become even more prevalent the more aggressive the repressive system becomes, much like what we see in certain parts of the US and UK.
Personally, I would always prefer to have a child who comes to me to ask about using cocaine or meth rather than a child who hides everything from me. Only a child who is open can be taught the realities of substance abuse, how to avoid addiction, and how to steer clear of things like heroin or crack. A child left entirely to the streets is beyond saving, as evidenced by the examples of friends—both yours and mine—who failed to stop after a weekend of experimentation. One must wonder if those individuals ever had anyone they could actually turn to.
Would you even care if your child decided to use drugs?
Even if it was just "experimental"... 🙄
The fundamental point is that if a child decides to use drugs, they will do so regardless of whether we try to break their spirit, lock them in the house for ten days, or send them to some religious retreat. Repression and harshness do nothing to change the reality that drugs are omnipresent in today's world, and in fact, they become even more prevalent the stronger a repressive system becomes, much like what we see in the US or the UK.
Personally, I would always prefer to have a child who comes to me to ask about using cocaine or meth than a child who hides everything from me. Only through that kind of openness can I explain the realities of substance abuse and how to avoid falling into the trap of heroin or crack. A child left entirely to the streets is beyond saving, as evidenced by the examples of friends—both yours and mine—who failed to stop after a weekend of reckless behavior. Do you truly believe those people had anyone they could turn to?
With all due respect to this gathered group of educators and enthusiasts, I find it hardly surprising that seventeen-year-olds are turning to amphetamines if their parents are as informed or perceptive as those assembled here. Rather than recognizing that it is more prudent to explain harm reduction to a young man intending to use drugs so he doesn't kill himself on his first attempt, you all seem preoccupied with competing over which comment can be the most provincial and outdated. Please try to grasp, just once, that if a child—including your own—decides to use drugs, they are going to do it regardless. Period. And if they are determined to go through with it, it is far better that they understand what they are consuming. The person who started this thread did the best thing possible, even if they chose the wrong venue.
Regarding the topic at hand: Frank (?), if your friends are on speed and you want to stay "alert around 2 or 3 in the morning," your best bet is to take half an ecstasy pill. Since this is your first time, it will likely hit you with full force, but if you don't feel anything after two or two and a half hours, take the other half. It is probably best not to exceed that for a first timer. Ecstasy pills usually contain speed anyway, so you’ll get the dancing and the talking, but you'll also experience that specific "high" that pure speed lacks. (By the way, you should always try to avoid speed; it’s essentially a drug for American housewives trying to lose weight, failed athletes, and idiots.)
Drink plenty of fluids and enjoy yourself. 🙂
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brighthawk20 said:It strikes me that he was only about 26 years old when he directed Dolly Parton, much like how Quentin Tarantino was at the time he filmed Angelina Jolie.😉
It is quite similar to the trajectory of the director who made Usual Suspects at that age, only to later spend his career filming mediocre projects like X-Men, Superman, or Washing Machine Man.
pivka said:What ever happened to that blue-haired, slow-witted guy? I heard he passed away in some hospital over in the Midwest. He was such a pure, raw talent.
Good morning, Sasa. Once he stepped into the spotlight, everyone would buy him drinks just to hear him sing at a seaside lounge, which led him down a path of heavy drinking during his rise to fame—a struggle that didn't suit his limited mental capacity. I have also heard reports that he died or perished during the war.😢
Larry King37 said:That isn't really my thing, though I heard someone relatively close to me is using it; since I don't know the first thing about drugs, I was simply curious about the different ways one might consume it. Tell me, do you actually read this entire forum, or are there certain sections you tend to overlook when looking at the big picture? 🤣 🤣
It is highly probable that your acquaintance is smoking marijuana through a pipe.