rsa101

@rsa101 (40806)

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I am scammed by the Specs Shop

Rimps @Rimps85 (3160) • India 10 May

Around 6-7 months back, I had to order a new frame and get myself progressive lens...which means, I have power for both near and far. After spending good amount of money (INR 6,000 = USD 64) I got a good frame, and when the specs...

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rsa101 Wow, that was really shocking. Good thing you had those glasses checked by an ophthalmologist and confirmed there was something wrong with them. Progressive lenses can be pricey, but giving someone fake ones is just awful. Next time, it’s better to find...

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Of Relatives and Relationships

Xavier Bage @franxav (14571) • India 20 May

My better half got free of her school duties last Friday. She expressed her eagerness to spend some days with her relatives in south of Kolkata. She has two elder sisters and a younger brother.They have their own children. Though...

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rsa101 Give your wife some time to be with her family and enjoy their company. She deserves it after long, hectic months at work. She might as well enjoy her destination and relax while traveling to her hometown.

20 May

Travel Ireland

Thelma @thelme55 (79115) • Germany 18 May

Hello everyone! I am back from my travel to Republic of Ireland. I stayed only for a week but didn’t have time to be here on Mylot because I had to prepare my husbands‘ 70th birthday party with our friends. You know, the...

travel

republic of ireland

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rsa101 It’s great to hear about all the places you’ve explored and enjoyed. I’m mostly staying at home these days, but a year ago we had a fantastic time traveling around the US and visiting some really interesting spots.

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Not feeling well today.

Amj Reyes @Soobinah (306) 19 May

I’m feeling sleepy and my head hurts today. I didn’t get much sleep last night — I kept waking up every so often. I’ve been drinking milk every night, but I still can’t figure out what’s going on with me. Yesterday I woke up early...

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rsa101 After several busy days, your body might become restless, with adrenaline still coursing through your system, keeping you active even at night. I’m not sure how to calm that naturally, but creating a more relaxed environment might help your body respond and...

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Feeding the Birds.

rakski @rakski (154736) • Philippines 19 May

We used to visit a church in Libis with a sanctuary filled with doves. One of the nicest parts of going there after going to church was feeding the birds with other visitors. It felt peaceful watching them gather around for food...

feeding the birds

padre pio church libis

doves

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rsa101 I guess interacting with flocks of birds is a nice experience especially when they appreciate your presence there and you give something to them would like your presence even more. I agree it is a peaceful feeling witnessing such.

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Attacks on christians on the rise in Jerusalem

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1657) 20 May

There seems to be a rise in the attacks of christians in some parts of Israel these days, most especially Jerusalem. Many Jewish extremists have been arrested for attacking christian clerics , even the nuns are not spared in the...

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rsa101 That’s surprising news to me as well. I believe Christians and Jews haven’t had major issues with each other in recent years. If there’s an attempt to reignite antisemitism, I think it’s important to remember that not all Christians feel that way, and it...

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President Trump has postponed attacks on Iran from today

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1657) 20 May

President Trump claims that some middle east power houses have told him to hold attacks on Iran which was scheduled to begin today. He specifically mentioned Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as the countries who advised against...

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rsa101 I guess it’s understandable, since they would once again become a target for Iran if the US were to attack Iran again. We’ve seen in the past that all Middle Eastern countries allied with the US are targeted by Iran as a way to retaliate, since Iran currently...

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Flotsam, jetsam, lagan and derelict

Judy Evans @JudyEv (380231) • Rockingham, Australia 19 May

I wrote recently about ‘mudlarking’, fossicking along the Thames for buried treasures. This led me to think about picking through flotsam and jetsam. I thought I’d better check on the difference between the two words and I came...

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rsa101 I’ve learned and distinguished some nice new words. Like you, I think I might forget their meanings over time since they’re not used very often. Still, I really appreciate learning from this post.

20 May

Snack Attack - Dried Mangoes!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59162) • Philippines 19 May

Big fan of dried fruit even though the sugar content of dried fruits is high. Among the different types of dried fruits, my favorite is dried mangoes. I discovered the dried mangoes from Thailand which was spicy and saltier than...

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rsa101 That’s one of my favorite snacks too. But it seems I haven’t tried the one in the picture you posted. It’s a shame it didn’t meet your expectations since it wasn’t as spicy as the packaging claimed. I already enjoy the regular sweet dried mangoes.

20 May

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This and that

Judy Story @jstory07 (148476) • Roseburg, Oregon 18 May

Sea Otters hold paws while sleeping so they do not float apart from each other. Did you know that the first cake was made in 2500 BC. They were dense and sweetened. Apple pie was made in England before it was made in the...

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rsa101 These are some fascinating tidbits of information. Many might overlook details like otters holding each other to avoid drifting apart from their partners, cake being an ancient food that still exists today, and pie originating in England rather than the United...

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Busy Monday

Amj Reyes @Soobinah (306) 18 May

It's already 7pm, and I'm still stuck here in the office ??. Just finished prepping for tomorrow's big day, and I'm totally drained. My day started early, and before I even got a chance to sit down, I got a message asking for an...

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rsa101 It feels great to be the person everyone counts on, but it can also be stressful and draining. It’s best to help others as long as it doesn’t leave you feeling worn out and you still enjoy it. As for your question, starting to delegate tasks is a smart move so...

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Mudlarks and mudlarks

Judy Evans @JudyEv (380231) • Rockingham, Australia 18 May

On the Antiques Roadshow, someone was showing shards of a plate they’d found and the term ‘mudlarking’ was mentioned. The only mudlark I’m familiar with is an Australian black-and-white bird. However, mudlarking refers to those...

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rsa101 I can see the difference—one is a bird, and the other looks like someone scavenging or treasure hunting near a muddy river. It’s good that the government has regulated it, as it could be a risky hobby or livelihood along that bank. I’m just curious if they can...

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Owl Cafe.

rakski @rakski (154736) • Philippines 18 May

I watched a Youtube video a while ago and I was surprised to learn that there is an owl cafe in Osaka. They are real live owls quietly sitting on logs while customers visit them. I have only heard of cat cafes, dog cafes, and even...

owl cafe

osaka japan

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rsa101 It’s interesting that they put so much effort into having live owls in the restaurant, but I can’t help feeling it’s a bit cruel for them to stay there for hours instead of being in the wild where they belong. I hope animal rights groups don’t push to have the...

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Indulge to AI-Generated Faces

Shavkat @Shavkat (141832) • Philippines 14 May

Nowadays, some people can deceive others with the enhancement of their faces with the usage of AI apps. At some point, we cannot distinguish if they are real or not. For instance, I have a new friend who uses avatars that are...

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rsa101 That’s true—you can even change your wardrobe to match your style. But you can often spot clues that something is AI-generated, like AI hallucinations, where some enhancements are overly exaggerated and sometimes create odd anomalies in the picture.

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Husband for Rent: What?!?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141832) • Philippines 16 May

It may not sound right, but you read the title right. I came across a short video clip about how you can hire a husband in Japan. He will portray himself as a husband who had rented him. A typical day involves having a companion...

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rsa101 Wow, they actually pay you to be a husband? That’s pretty bizarre! So does that mean you have to live with the girl too, or is it more of a part-time gig where you’re only together in public and go your separate ways at night? Are women really so...

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I actually allowed myself to have a short meltdown.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (58335) 18 May

Today started out well, even though we woke up to dark skies, winds, and stormy weather. The power stayed on, and I was enjoying a calm day at home. All I had to do was pick up a medication for my son after 4:30 PM. Fine, that...

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rsa101 I understand feeling upset about how things are going with the rent. $250 is a lot to pay, and it’s reasonable to question why it was that high—good thing they lowered it to $60. I had a similar problem recently. We were officially told they’d be increasing...

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My Throat Hurts.

rakski @rakski (154736) • Philippines 18 May

I wake up this morning with my throat hurting and nose clogged. I don't know what happened last night that resulted to this. I know I slept infront of AC but I have my comforter on or not. so later I will drink hot...

my throat hurts

hot lemon and honey

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rsa101 I suspect the AC is the sneaky culprit behind that feeling. It loves to suck all the moisture out of your room, and when you sleep, the desert-like dryness can turn your throat into sandpaper. This is especially true if you sleep with your mouth open—basically...

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Gloomy Day.

rakski @rakski (154736) • Philippines 18 May

It is all clouds up there, no sun yet at 8:30 in the morning. To think I am doing my laundry. Now I am not sure if I will do a second load of laundry as it might rain or not. The weather is really...

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rsa101 Looks like summer is on its way out, with heavy rainy days expected soon. Still, the forecast hasn’t officially marked the start of the wet season, as some places are hitting highs of 45°C. It might be wise to prepare, since predictions point to stronger...

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Smores!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59162) • Philippines 13 May

When I had banh mi for dinner, I also made smores in my air fryer. I know smores usually have graham crackers but I decided to skip that. I just placed marshmallows in parchment paper and stuck pieces of dark chocolates. I air...

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rsa101 Very nice looking smores you have there I wish I could do that but I guess I need to buy an airfryer to do that.

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This Black Box Saved Us Last Night.

rakski @rakski (154736) • Philippines 13 May

I am happy and thankful that two years ago I bought this small powerstation. I remember I bought this mainly because when there are heavy and strong storms, there's a tendency to lose power. I did not know that there will come a...

the black box saved us last night

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rsa101 That is a nice thing to have, especially when situations like this occur. How long did it last? For a three-hour brownout, it could likely keep your electric fan running the entire time.

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