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My love for South Korea started during Covid 19 when my sister introduced me to the K-Pop, TXT and BTS army. At first, I didn't know what to expect because it was all new to me. But the moment the music started, I was hooked. The beats were so energetic, the visuals were colourful and the choreography was so precise, I felt like an explosion of creativity. Before I knew it, I was diving into K-POP, BTS Seventeen, and Blackpink. Another thing that fascinated me was watching the K-Drama series and eating delicious Korean cuisine. And it is said, the rest is history. From the glass skin of the Koreans, their straight hair to Korean cuisine, I used to eat, breathe and sleep Korean things. Over time, South Korea became more than just a distant country to me. It started to feel like a dream destination, a place I wanted to explore not just through a screen but in real life. One day, I hope to walk the streets of seoul, try authentic foods and iconic places.
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An analyst who continues to build a following with macro crypto calls believes Bitcoin (BTC) is almost ready to enter the parabolic stage of its market cycle.
Pseudonymous analyst TechDev tells his 490,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is flashing technical signals that preceded steep rallies in the past.
The trader shares a chart suggesting that Bitcoin has breached the upper range of its Bollinger Bands in the two-month time frame after spending about two years recovering from a bear market bottom.
Traders use Bollinger Bands to identify potential periods of volatility expansion and determine whether an asset is overbought or oversold.
TechDev’s chart also suggests that the two signals were present during the 2016 and 2020 market cycles – just before BTC ignited parabolic surges.
“This is where things have gotten exciting.”
Looking at BTC from a different perspective, TechDev says Bitcoin is in the early stages of a parabolic ascent based on the crypto king’s logarithmic moving average convergence divergence (LMACD) indicator. The LMACD indicator is designed to reveal changes in an asset’s trend, strength and momentum.
“Paying attention to the high time frames (HTFs) offers the best chance to trade the cycles.
$30,000 was not the top, because HTF expansion had not ended.
$50,000 was not the top, because HTF expansion had not ended.
$70,000 was not the top, because HTF expansion had not ended.
$90,000 was not the top, because HTF expansion had not ended.
And HTF expansion still has not ended.”

Based on the trader’s chart, he seems to suggest that Bitcoin will not witness a cycle top until the LMACD on the two-month chart hits its resistance at 0.12. BTC’s LMACD appears to be currently hovering at 0.04.
At time of writing, Bitcoin is trading for $97,274.
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I began baking Christmas gingerbread in the summer — hoping to unlock my relationship with my parents  CBC.ca
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U.S. Marines in a communications shop played a little prank on naive young guys who arrived, right out of bootcamp, at Camp Pendleton many years ago.
Our World War II-era radios had big glass tubes that broke or burned out often, so every private or Pfc spent some time running around Southern California to different supply shacks with a clipboard full of requisitions. If a kid looked young and innocent enough, the comms sergeant would send him out in search of some fallopian tubes.
The joke was, company supply would say, “Awww man, fallopians — maybe you should try battalion supply,” then battalion would say those are handled at division level, division would send the guy to regiment and so on. Pretty soon, our gullible naif would be filling out a form asking Washington to send us a big batch of fallopian tubes. 
I don’t know how many young Marines fell for it. But when they sent me, I jumped in a Jeep and went to the camp PX to read comic books and drink milkshakes all day.
Then I went back to the radio shack and acted all chagrined. Awww, you guys…
The fallopian trick worked because the schools in those days taught nothing about human reproduction. We knew the crude terms for various activities and bodily attractions; we just didn’t get any factual or biology-based stuff in the classroom.
The Marine Corps probably replaced those big glass tubes with some kind of chips long ago, and the old salts surely have clever new hoaxes for recruits. 
Maybe in a few years they can bring back the fallopian fakery — at least for Marines from Florida. 
Our Department of Education, complying with legislative edicts, is yielding to the Victorian prudery of pressure groups like Moms for Liberty. The department has decreed that sex-education curriculums in public schools should avoid, as much as possible, discussion of what used to be blushingly called “the facts of life.”
The idea, often cited by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is that the state should educate, not indoctrinate. Therefore, instruction regarding human reproduction should start with abstinence and … well, it should pretty much end there, too. It’s a lofty ideal and scientifically accurate insofar as abstinence works every time it’s used.
Only trouble is, going back to the time of Adam and Eve, it isn’t abstinence that’s failed — it’s trying to abstain that a lot of people can’t quite manage.
“A state government should not be emphasizing or encouraging sexual activity among children or minors, and is therefore right to emphasize abstinence,” a Department of Education official told the Associated Press.
But that’s like saying learning about Beethoven will tempt children to write symphonies, or studying politicians will produce a generation of shameless liars. Remembering our own teens, we can safely assume middle- and high-school kids are already aware of this stuff, with no “emphasizing or encouraging” by teachers.
It would be nice if we could keep our kids blissfully innocent well into adulthood. But we can’t.
What bothers the parental pressure groups and Republican legislators, really, is that instruction about sex will get into moral issues and acts that make some folks blush. If anybody really must mention homosexuality, transgender matters or abortion, they want it framed as something shameful and perverse — y’know, the right kind of indoctrination.
Is it better for young people to get information in the classroom, or have attitudes shaped by TV situation comedies or — heaven forfend — the internet? Education is education, even when it makes us uncomfortable, even when we wish we didn’t have to talk about things.
When my son was in fourth grade, there was a “Newspapers in Education” program that provided copies of our paper to the schools every morning. I offered to get my kid’s class signed up, and his teacher was delighted — but asked that we wait until President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky were off the front page.
OK, we can keep it age appropriate. Fourth graders don’t need the same curriculum high schoolers will use. But any education is better than graduating high school thinking fallopian tubes are part of an old-time radio.
Bill Cotterell is a retired state Capitol reporter for United Press International and the Tallahassee Democrat. He can be reached at wrcott43@aol.com
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Is Pi Coin a groundbreaking innovation or a clever marketing strategy? In this article, we’ll explore the controversies surrounding Pi Network and unpack its trading status, and try to answer the burning question: is Pi Coin legit or just a fluke?
Picture this: a digital currency that can be mined on a mobile device without specialized hardware or excessive energy consumption. That sounds like a game-changer, right? Well, that’s precisely what Pi Coin claims to be. 
Created by Stanford graduates, Pi Coin aims to be a decentralized and eco-friendly alternative to traditional cryptocurrencies. 
But here’s where it gets weird: Pi Coin is still in beta testing, and yet its prices and trading volumes are showing up on main cryptocurrency platforms, including CoinMarketCap, Binance, and Coinbase. 
Moreover, some individuals claim to have already amassed significant amounts of Pi Coins and offer them for sale on certain exchanges.
The FUD has reached new heights, with some Twitter users claiming the value of one Pi coin to be $314,519, more than 10x of the current BTC price.
Pi Network claims to allow users to mine its digital currency, Pi Coin, using their mobile phones instead of specialized hardware. 
And since Pi Network uses a consensus algorithm based on social trust rather than computational power, the energy consumption associated with mining is significantly lower than that of traditional cryptocurrencies.
So why is the Pi Network being developed? According to the team behind the project, the goal is to create a decentralized and inclusive digital currency accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise or financial resources. 
The team envisions a future where Pi Coin can be used for everyday transactions, such as buying groceries or paying bills, without intermediaries or fees.
Pi Coin has sparked a heated discussion on social media platforms such as Reddit, where users debate whether the currency is a valuable investment opportunity or a scam.
In one Reddit chat, a user claimed to be selling 1000 Pi coins for $45 each and invited others to make offers. However, another user quickly pointed out that the coins’ value may be significantly lower than advertised.
Despite not being officially launched, the currency has already been listed on several exchanges, including Huobi and Hotcoin, where it is actively traded. 
Hotcoin Global, a lesser-known crypto exchange, leads the Pi trading volumes with a gigantic 45% share, followed by Huobi with 25%.
As of March 14, Pi coin was trading at $44.05, with a trading volume reaching $730,311, according to CoinMarketCap. Even more striking is that it reached an all-time high of $330.65 on Dec. 30, 2022.
However, the Pi Core team has warned users against trading on these exchanges, as they are not approved by the team and may be risky.
Pi has not been listed on any exchange, and Pi Network has not been involved with any purported listings. You could sustain substantial loss by participating in unauthorized listings. Read more on our website: https://t.co/rbntZ7DROj pic.twitter.com/LJztPOH35c
It seems that opinions on Pi Coin are mixed, with some users believing it to be a promising investment opportunity and others warning against getting involved in what they see as a potential scam.
The Pi Coin has been causing quite a stir since its inception, and not necessarily for the right reasons. While its creators claim it can potentially revolutionize the crypto world, several concerns must be addressed.
Pioneers in Cameroon giving News channels update on The progress of Picoin adoption. No other crypto project is massive as Pi Network.#WhatIDoForPi #LuncBurn #Crypto BUSD Chi Exotic pic.twitter.com/MYcYD6nBDX
Firstly, the lack of transparency surrounding the Pi coin is worrying. The technology behind it and the team members, except for the head of tech and head of product, remains a mystery, leaving many investors in the dark.
And if you’re looking to get in on the action, be prepared to jump through hoops. The only way to join the Pi Network is through an invitation from an existing member. It’s no wonder Pi networkers are in high demand – each referral earns them extra Pi Coins. But is the referral program all it seems?
Critics have likened it to a pyramid scheme, which is illegal in many countries. While Pi’s referral program is a type of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), where users only receive bonuses for direct referrals, some are still concerned about the potential risks.
On top of all this, there are doubts about Pi coin’s real-world applications. Without any practical use cases, its value is based purely on speculation – a concerning thought for potential investors.
And finally, the centralized control of Pi coins has raised some eyebrows. A small group of individuals controls the platform, leaving it open to manipulation and censorship.
On the one hand, the network already boasts over 30 million active miners and users in beta, poised to take off once the open mainnet finally launches. 
But on the other hand, after years of hype, there’s still no sign of the open mainnet, leaving many to wonder if the Pi Coin will ever have any real value.
Moreover, Pi Coin official account on Twitter tended to be vocal on Pi Day on March 14, widely celebrated not only by scientists across the world but by the coin’s community as well. For instance, in 2020, the team announced the Pi Coin giveaway. And in 2022, new ways to mine the coin were announced on Pi Day:
Pi Day is coming and, with it, new ways to mine Pi. Starting March 14, #piday2022, Pioneers will be able to receive mining rewards through app usage, node hosting and lockup settings! We'll be sharing more details on how the new rewards are calculated very soon. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/olw9r1RT7z
However, in 2023 Pi Coin’s official Twitter handle was unusually silent on Pi Day. Moreover, Pi’s head of technology, Nicolas Kokkalis, went numb on Twitter in 2021.
People have been attempting to falsely associate me with their projects. Please be careful. I am currently only working at Pi Network @PiCoreTeam and, once a year, teaching a class at Stanford. I am not advising or working with any other projects.
The debate rages on, and until the crypto goes public or is exposed as a scam, there’s no telling which way things will go.
So, is Pi Network legit or a scam? The jury’s still out, but we’ll keep you posted on any developments. Before jumping on board, read the Pi disclaimer and remember that the token is currently not tradeable.
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Dec 22, 2024
You might feel like the person you were before doesn’t exist anymore. The “me” you used to identify with fades, and you may feel like you don’t recognize yourself.
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You may feel deeply connected to everything around you. It’s like the separation between you and the world disappears, and you feel at one with nature, people, and the universe.
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Things that once mattered to you, like possessions, titles, or old habits, might lose their importance. You may begin letting go of things that used to define who you were.
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As your old self fades, you might feel anxious or confused. It’s unsettling because you’re moving away from familiar ways of thinking and being.
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Time may seem different. It might feel like it’s speeding up, slowing down, or no longer exists the way it used to.
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After the initial fear or uncertainty, you may feel a deep sense of calm. You accept the present moment without judgment and feel at peace with it.
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Your senses might feel sharper, and you may notice things you didn’t before. You may have a deeper understanding of your surroundings and a clearer view of yourself.
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The past may feel distant, and old memories or experiences may seem less important. You might find yourself focused more on the present than the past.
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You might feel like you’re no longer in control of your life. This can cause anxiety, but it can also lead to letting go and trusting life to unfold naturally.
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Your view of reality might change. Colors could seem more vibrant, sounds clearer, and the world around you may feel more dreamlike or surreal.
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Space News: How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?  Lake County News
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The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language  WIRED
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