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8 Must-Visit Places in Coastal Oregon - Perfect Getaway with Outdoor Explorations and Wanderings

On my first full day in Oregon, I met a woman who asked me how long I would be staying. I replied that I would only be there for the summer while I completed my internship. She then proceeded to warn me, with a sly smile on her face, that I should be careful or Oregon will steal my heart and I will not want to leave.    I went back home at the end of that summer, but the words spoken prophetically by the woman in the cafe rang true. I did not go to Oregon expecting it to steal my heart the way it…
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Four More Podcasts - For When You Suddenly Have A Lot of Time on Your Hands

And here we are, still in quarantine (or at least us non essential folks should be).    I know you are probably sick and tired of hearing that word (quarantine, ugh) and all of its associates, so you will be happy to hear that the pandemic is not the focus. Today, I am writing to offer you what will hopefully provide some much needed entertainment and delight on slow days working from home or during any other downtime you might have.    After several weeks of entering data alone in my home, with only my…
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Travelling Tips

Travelling Guide for International Journey

Ask to see the holiday company's policy for responsible tourism. It should be on their website, but if it isn't, pester them for it. It is only through customers seeking change that some organizations actually start to consider taking action themselves.      The Blonde Abroad has managed some guide on what you need for international journey. (http://theblondeabroad.com/2016/08/24/the-beginners-guide-to-international-travel/)       Plan your route to minimize carbon emissions - travel by train where…
Score: 1.33
Gadgets and Tech

Quip Toothbrush Review

It seems like if there is a product out there that everyone needs, there is a subscription service that will send it right to your door. From food to razors, having subscriptions has taken on a whole new meaning to mean so much more than just magazines and newspapers. Being a college student, I have tried many a subscription service. From beauty boxes, food delivery services, or even my Amazon Student Account that seems to always remain. However, there is one service that I think is totally…
Score: 1.06
Home Cooking

Proper Kitchen Knife Technique - Chopping, Slicing, and Dicing for Safe, Less Waste & Better Taste

by ChefPerry

    If you’re going to spend any time in the kitchen, you’re going to have to learn how to chop vegetables. Proper chopping, slicing, and dicing techniques help us reduce waste, stay safe, and improve the taste and texture of our dishes.   Those of us who grew up under tyrannical chef-fathers, toiling away in the Dickens-Esque sweat-shops of their prep kitchens (sorry Dad, just trying to make a point…), may have spent months or years doing little else than chopping veggies, and take the techniques…
Score: 2.86

Understanding the Basic Kitchen Knife Cuts

by ChefPerry

    If you’re going to spend any time in the kitchen, you’re going to have to learn how to chop vegetables. Proper chopping, slicing, and dicing techniques help us reduce waste, stay safe, and improve the taste and texture of our dishes.  Those of us who grew up under tyrannical chef-fathers, toiling away in the Dickens-esque sweat-shops of their prep kitchens (sorry Dad, just trying to make a point…), may have spent months or years doing little else than chopping veggies, and take the techniques…
Score: 1.78

Grilling Fish for Health and Flavor, Direct Grilling, Baskets, Foil Wrapping, and Plank Grilling

by ChefPerry

  Grilling Fish for Health and FlavorChef Perry P. Perkins  Many of us are looking for healthier grilling options without sacrificing great flavor.  When my readers contact me asking about great-tasting, guilt-free grilling, I always point them to one of my favorite food groups: fish and seafood. It's hard to beat a succulent, tender bite of firm salmon or tuna, with a crispy char on the outside and just a hint of smoke, fresh from the grill.  Fish and seafood are so simple to cook outdoors...and…
Score: 1.4
Relationship Issues

It’s your fault when he/she cheats on you!

by Dominus

Imagine you come home unannounced or early one day and notice an extra pair of shoes at the entrance. You wonder about it but don’t make a big deal out of it, until you hear muffled noises from the bedroom. You approach with a mixture of feelings ranging from: “Haha, it sounds like somebody is like, having sex in my bedroom!” to ”WWWWhwaaaaaaaaaaatttt the FFFFFFffuuuuuu*********? Nothing could have prepared you for that reality and because of that, many people choose to not open the door and…
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Conspiracy theories

The Vortex Of Madness Between Putin And Trump

     "I don't believe anything, but I have many suspicions." -- Robert Anton Wilson    What Is Going On With Trump and Russia?  Hanged if anybody knows!  For a brief recap:  U.S. president Donald Trump is suspected of having colluded with Russia in exchange for Russian interference in the 2016 election, arranged with Russian president Vladimir Putin, which won Trump the office. Now entering his third year in office, an investigation is underway by U.S. Attorney General appointee Special Prosecutor Robert…
Score: 1.45
New Music

The Joys of Music Exploration – Diving into the “New Arrivals” Deep End

by CFC123

As a teenager, discovering music is the best feeling in the world. I think most people transition through their influences the same way I did – first your parents, then your friends, then yourself. Graduating to that last step can be a challenge, but knowing the right sources opens doors to incredible musical possibilities you may never have considered.    With Spotify algorithms and radio services like Pandora, finding music is quicker than ever. Once you select or listen to something you like…
Score: 1.05
Political

Is Nothing Sacred?

Living in America my entire life, I have seen a lot of tragedy.   One of my first memories of something significant is 9/11. Seeing those giant planes plunge into a symbol of America broke me; even if I didn't understand why at the time. I am part of the last generation who will remember 9/11 as the event it was, not a memory from a textbook. And as this year begins to come to a close, I fear for those who are in that place I once was. The number of atrocities I am witnessing seems to be…
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Hong Kong protests and China

The Road To Hong Kong

  Good morning class.  Today we're going to talk about China, and why you never, never should.  For the people of Hong Kong, the story of their strife with China began in March of 2019, when the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill by the Hong Kong government triggered widespread panic overconcerns that China could subject Hong Kong to its draconian laws and crippling human rights record. Some more.  Hong Kong and China… It's complicated! The British gave Hong Kong, a formerly…
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The real person behind the hero

Jackie Chan may be more unpopular than you think

by Dominus

Jackie Chan is an internationally recognized actor. He has one of the most impressive careers in terms of the number of movies he starred in. He is almost universally loved around the world because he used to portray the capable but clumsy type that has to fight his way out of a predicament, usually with hilarious and spectacular results. The man is a perfectionist and over the years he has developed his own style of shooting a movie that has yet to be matched by his contemporaries. He is known…
Score: 2.7
Birth Control

8 Things To Know About The Birth Control Shot

Most people are familiar with the birth control pill, but there are also other birth control options like implants and intrauterine devices. There is also a birth control shot. The shot uses Depo-Provera which is the brand name for medroxyprogesterone. It must be given once every three months. It prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. It also causes your cervical mucus to thicken which helps keep sperm from reaching an egg. Here are some things you might need to know about this shot if…
Score: 1.24