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Don't know about you, but I had a pretty rough week so I'm indulging myself with Jinjer and Spiritbox, starting with one of the greatest collabs of the current millenium: Spiritbox - Circle With Me ft. Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer

Megan Thee Stallion - TYG (feat. Spiritbox) Jinjer - Who Is Gonna Be The One - Live Spiritbox - The Mara Effect - live Jinjer - Pisces - Live Spiritbox - The Mara Effect - live Jinjer - Just Another We will return to more varied programming next week, probably.

The woman who I worked with as Justice of the Peace, who won by five votes last time (2 years ago) was a problem, believed in a lot of conspiracy theory stuff and was a time-waster being very vocal about it at our abatement and civil authority meetings. I was also on the ballot this year (and won handily) but I told people that i didn't care who they voted for as long as it was NOT HER and she lost and in the very small pond of my town's abatement and civil authority boards, things will go much more smoothly.

Also I made kid ballots and had two contests: dragon vs unicorn (a tie, with one write-in for "pegasis") and winter vs summer (winter won handily) and kids seemed to enjoy that and the "future voter" stickers we gave them.

Initially thought of this in the context of a camping trip, but now also wondering about home safety purposes. What's the latest on ensuring that water is drinkable/potable and won't kill you?

•Iodine, sure, but what are the limitations? How much water per tablet can it purify?

•Boiling? To what temperature, for how long? Which types of microbe is it effective against?

•I know next to nothing about filters/osmosis.

•As far as I know, basically all of the above are for bacteria only. Which is good and all, but what if the water has chemical toxins instead of just biological? (Unlikely for a camping trip, I know, but somewhat more plausible when it comes to, say, well-water for a house.) Is there anything that works then? How to even tell if this is the case?

For decades, chef Charlie Hallowell was a culinary star around Oakland, Calif., as beloved for his restaurants' hip vibe, as he was for his passion for all the right social causes. Even the national critics raved about his creative modern California cuisine and his "cult following." Bon Appetit fawned, "Hallowell should run for mayor already." But in December 2017, as the #MeToo movement was boiling over, the man celebrated for his cool cocktails and organic, locally-sourced farm-to-table ingredients was suddenly splayed across the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle as a serial sexual harasser. Dozens of women accused him of everything from constant lewd comments to uninvited kissing on the mouth, long, handsy hugs – and more. Catalina del Canto, who worked for Hallowell as a cook and hostess, says he would come up behind her when she was stocking shelves in the walk-in cooler and press against her. And the crass sexual banter, she says, was constant. "He asked if I had a

Signups for the 2024 MetaFilter Gift Swap are now open! The Metafilter Gift Swap takes place annually from roughly November - December. Each participant sends a gift to an awesome Mefite; each participant receives a gift from an awesome Mefite. Awesomeness and gifts abound.

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"As far as the East is from the West, so far has He removed our transgression from us." Sin is removed from us by a miracle of love ! And if sin be removed so far, then we may be sure that the scent, the trace, the very memory of it must be entirely gone; even Satan himself could not achieve to bring it back again. Our sins are gone, Jesus has borne them away ! (Charles Spurgeon) Join us as the pastors discuss how much God is willing to forgive more than we ask, and what God does with our broken promises. 1.- Is it okay to pray to the Holy Spirit ? 2.- The Bible says there will be an attempt to change times and laws. Does this also include the 70-week prophecy in Daniel 9 ? 3.- Revelation 11 verse 19 says the ark of the covenant is seen in the temple. How does that relate to current events ? 4.- As we are experiencing climate change, should our main emphasis be the Great Commission ? 5.- What programs do you use to study the Bible ? 6.- Is investing your money similar to gambling ? 7.- How can we know if someone has committed the unpardonable sin ? 8.- Will God leave Heaven for the new Earth, or is Heaven the atmosphere of the new Earth ? 9.- What should I do if my employer requires me to work on Sabbath? 10.- Will you please explain what the "times of the Gentiles" means in Luke 21 verse 24 ? 11.- Can you be saved without reading the Bible ? 12.- Please explain Psalm 1 verses 1-3. 13.- Please explain Revelation 11 verses 1-2. 14.- Why is Jesus’ birth celebrated in December? 15.- Who was in the fire and the earthquake and the wind when Elijah was on Mount Horeb ? and what is the deeper message of this story ? 16.- What does the Bible say about slothfulness ? Is it a sin ? 17.- Did Adam call Eve by her name before the fall ? The Bible says he called her “woman.” 18.- When does a person become responsible for responding to a given truth or message ? 19.- Can we observe the Sabbath day and also go to church on Sunday ? 20.- My son broke a promise. If he confesses, will he be forgiven or is my son’s probation closed ? 21.- What should I do if I am covered in tattoos and it’s impossible to get them removed ?

This isn't it. This isn't it. There's so much more that we're not seeing. This isn't the happiest happy we will experience. God has things that are worth it, unparalleled, unimagined. This, this isn't it. Please join the pastors as they speak on the Second Coming, about the role of the Holy Spirit in Heaven, about glorified bodies in Heaven, about pets in Heaven, and about God fulfilling His promises. Don't want this temporary. Yearn for something more, for forever with God in the midst of absolute love and beauty and perfection, and peace. Tune in now ! 1.- How is a Christian supposed to deal with certain political regulations that are completely against the Bible ? 2.- Who is God referring to in the previous verse ? (2 Thessalonians 2 verses 10 and 11) If God is good, why would He send His people a strong delusion so that they would believe a lie ? 3.- In Daniel 9:26, why does The NKJV have different wording than other translations ? 4.- Who are the sons of God in Job 1 verse 6, and when did Satan stop having access to them ? 5.- How can every eye see Jesus return if the earth is round ? 6.- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Heaven ? 7.- Hebrews 4 verse 5 says, “He shall not enter into my rest.” Is that referring to the Sabbath ? 8.- If Jesus is all knowing, why did He say that no one knows the day or the hour of His return ? 9.- Why didn’t God forgive Achan after he confessed ? 10.- How would one define being unequally yoked in a marriage, in the case of separation ? 11.- Regarding the Trinity, could the Holy Spirit be considered the omnipresence of God ? 12.- Will you please explain Proverbs 23 verses 20 and 21 ? 13.- Why did God refer to Isaac as Abraham’s only son when he also had Ishmael ? 14.- Will our pets be in Heaven ? 15.- Will Jesus forgive Pontius Pilate ? 16.- Where was Daniel when Hananiah, Mischael and Azariah were standing before the golden statue ? 17.- What is the connection between the Sanctuary and salvation ? 18.- In the Lord’s Prayer, what does, “Lead us not into temptation,” mean ? 19.- What were the laws before the Ten Commandments were given ? After all, isn’t sin the transgression of the law ? 20.- Does the Bible say that Adam and Eve ate of the Tree of Life before they sinned, and if so why didn’t they become immortal ? 21.- What would have happened if Judas Iscariot repented of his sin ? After all the Bible predicted that he was to betray Christ.

Panelistas opinan que la alcaldesa se equivocó en términos de lenguaje y de la instalación de un comando especial; al tiempo celebran el avance en el registro a migrantes.

Expertos analizaron el papel de las élites, el inconformismos y los riesgos que representa para varios países la crisis de la democracia y las instituciones.

La alcaldesa Claudia López explicó que este mecanismo de coordinación institucional servirá para asuntos prácticos que mejoren la calidad de vida de las personas.

Panelistas resaltan que los cambios traerían grandes desafíos jurídicos. Aunque plantean que una red subterráneo le beneficia más a la ciudad

Panelistas resaltan que los cambios traerían grandes desafíos jurídicos. Aunque plantean que una red subterráneo le beneficia más a la ciudad

Panelistas consideraron una canallada anuncio del minTransporte y celebraron la posición del ministro Gaviria en el gabinete

Panelistas resaltaron que, a pesar de conocer los protocolos para cese al fuego, todavía falta claridad en el rol de voceros y facilitadores.

El senador Ariel Ávila explicó cómo funcionará el marco jurídico para el sometimiento de organizaciones criminales.

Panelistas creen que se puede minar la legitimidad de algunas políticas como la paz total. También plantean que la responsabilidad política es superior a la judicial.

Panelistas consideran que debe estar acompañada de la implementación de una nueva política antidrogas, así como una estrategia en seguridad que someta a las organizaciones armadas.

El Gobernador de La Guajira dio detalles de las obras que son parte de la red de vías que busca completar 500 kilómetros para todo el departamento.

Peri-menopause and menopause are still woefully understood phases of a woman's life. Here's a couple of recent Ask MetaFilter questions that delve into various aspects of these natural biological processes:

1. If hormones mess with you, what was peri/menopause like?

2. Menopause woes

In addition, here's the menopause tag for AskMetaFilter, and don't forget to see the Related Tags sidebar!

Recuperación y mejora de los ecosistemas con la matemática y geometría.

Beneficios del azul de metileno en el cuerpo.

La cirugía bariátrica, una técnica para lograr el equilibrio metabólico.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar de la reunión del gobierno Nacional sobre los primeros 100 días de la presidencia de Gustavo Petro. Además, le contamos que pasó con el traslado de presos. También, revisamos qué pasará con la primera linea del metro de Bogotá.La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar de la visita de Gustavo Petro a Egipto. Además, le contamos qué está pasando con la violencia en Arauca. También, revisamos qué pasará con la primera linea del metro de Bogotá.La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

Este es el Personaje del Día de María Alejandra Villamizar.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar de la reunión cancelada entre Gustavo Petro y Claudia Lopez. Además, le contamos sobre qué está pasando con las cifras de turismo del país También, ¿Que pasa con la temporada de lluvias en el país?La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar de cúal es el futuro del metro de Bogotá. Además, le contamos sobre qué está pasando con el aumento de precio del corrientazo. Tambien ¿en qué van los grandes bloqueos de las vías del país?. La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar del día sin carro y moto en Bogotá. Además, le contamos sobre qué está pasando con la financiación del metro y otros proyectos de la capital. También ¿Qué pasa con las encuestas sobre el gobierno nacional?
La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar la caida de popularidad del presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro. Además, le contamos sobre qué está pasando con el metro de Bogotá. También,  ¿Cómo sobreviviremos la carestía?.La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar de la firma de Lina Caicedo con el Real Madrid. Además, le contamos sobre lo qué pasa con el corredor verde de la carrera séptima. También, ¿Qué pasa con el debate de la ley de sometimiento?La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar de la caída en los índices de pobreza según el DANE. Además, le contamos cómo van las obras de la primera línea de Metro de Bogotá. También, analizamos la ley de sometimeinto en Soy la voz.
La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor, análisis y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar sobre el decreto que firmó Gustavo Petro, el cual aumentaría el salario de los congresistas en un 24,62%. Así, la asignación de los miembros del Congreso se reajustará cada año en proporción igual al promedio ponderado de los cambios ocurridos en la remuneración de los servidores de la administración central. También, este martes se firmó el acta con la que se da permiso a la construcción del viaducto de la primera línea del Metro de Bogotá. A esto se le añade la compra de predios y el traslado de redes principales. Además, el aeropuerto El Dorado de Bogotá nuevamente está en la mira por el alto costo de los servicios y artículos que ofrece. Una mujer tuvo que pagar 7.000 pesos por imprimir una hoja y usar el computador durante cuatro minutos.La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar del senador Jota Pe Hernández, quien tras el incremento del salario de los congresistas explicó la alternativa que queda para bajar el salario. De acuerdo con el congresista, el proyecto que presentó ya pasó el primer debate en la Comisión Primera del Senado y le falta un debate más allí. Se debe destacar que esta polémica no es nueva, pues desde hace años, se ha buscado que la diferencia entre el salario de los congresistas y el salario mínimo que gana un colombiano no sea tan exagerado. También, la alcaldesa de Bogotá, Claudia López, aseguró que no hay acuerdo entre el Gobierno y el Distrito para la modificación de la primera línea del metro, para que un tramo sea subterráneo. Así, el presidente Gustavo Petro respondió asegurando que ante esta situación el Gobierno ha sido engañado. Y por último, estrenamos nuestra sección "el tablero político de La Luciérnaga" nuestro principal tema fue: Los Godos se van con Dilian Francisca Toro para la Gobernación del Valle. 
La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar del triste panorama que se vive en La Plata, zona rural del Huila. Una menor de 4 años fue víctima de una bala pérdida tras combates entre el Ejército y las Disidencias de las Farc. La pequeña no logró sobrevivir y llegó al hospital sin signos vitales. Así mismo, hablamos sobre el choque de trenes entre Gustavo Petro y la procuradora Margarita Cabello, explicamos las razones de Petro para desatender suspensión ordenada por Procuraduría. También, se revive la polémica por el futuro del metro de Bogotá. Aunque esta semana se firmó el acta de inicio del contrato para la fase de construcción de la primera línea, el Gobierno Nacional y la Alcaldía vuelven a disputar por un supuesto acuerdo en el que se busca estudiar una alternativa para que un tramo se haga elevado y el resto sea subterráneo.La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

Escuche el programa de este lunes 2 de octubre. La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

Escuche el programa de este miércoles 25 de octubre. La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en su regreso a casa. 

Escuche el programa de este martes 20 de noviembre. La Luciérnaga, un espacio un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que acompaña desde hace más de 30 años a sus oyentes en el regreso a casa.

En 10AM Hoy por Hoy habló Seuxis José Hernández, hijo de 'Jesús Santrich', sobre su padre y cómo estuvo involucrado en los Acuerdos de Paz.