Night Bars and Clubs: For those stylish party-goers out there want to have a really fun night out in Hanoi.
Let's get started with the Street Activities first!
The Walking Street: Don't want to stay in one place? We have another option for you: Take a walk on the Walking Street. The Walking Street is actually a 7km street that combines of 26 streets located around Hoan Kiem Lake. It only opens on the weekend, from Friday nights to Sunday nights. In the Walking Street, all kinds of transportation are prohibited, you can only walk. Walking along the street will take you several hours because there are so many activities to join. You can stop by to join some Vietnamese traditional games, enjoy some street art performances or simply walk around and immerse in the atmosphere.
Before going for a walk on walking street in the evening, why don't you try some Hanoi Street Food to get energy for an exciting night?
Night market: Got presents for family and friends at home?
No? Then you must go to the Night Market to grab some.
Same with the Walking Street, Hanoi night market is held from 18pm to 23pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The open-air market runs through the Old Quarter, starting from Hang Dao Street to Dong Xuan Market. There are all kinds of products you can find here, from clothes, bags, accessories,… to household items, souvenirs, home decoration.
Address: Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Duong Street.
Ta Hien – Beer Street: You definitely cannot miss traditional Hanoi beers, it's one of the best. Want to grab some? Go to Ta Hien Street. Also called the "International Crossroads", Ta Hien Street is one of the most popular places for tourists in Hanoi. Always full of people, here sells delicious beers with great price. Nowhere else can you see and experience the vibrant nightlife of Hanoi than in Ta Hien Street. Here you will be joined with many other local young people and tourists all over the world and might even gain some new friends afterward. It's definitely worth a try!
Would you like to go to throw a party? Then, this will be your favorite part. Just keep reading and find you suitable Hanoi Nightlife. Now let's move on to what party-lovers have been longing for: some of the best nightclubs in Hanoi. Bars and Clubs in Hanoi Night life.
Dragonfly Bar Lounge: Dragonfly Bar and Lounge is a very chilled out place that attracts both Vietnamese young people and foreigners come to dance and have fun. The Bar plays a variety of music ranging from hip-hop to party pop music. There's also a shisha lounge, pool tables, and big-screen TVs airing the latest sports events.
Infinity Club Hanoi: Infinity Club is a favourite club of the locals. This is where the city's stylish party-goers gather for a fun night out. Located in Hang Bai Street, Infinity Club is only 10-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. With a spacious dance floor, impressive lighting, reasonable price alcohol, not to mention having its own local DJs, Infinity Club is worth to pay a visit if you are planning to have some really good time in Hanoi.
King Pirates Pub: King Pirates Pub is a brilliant little pub hidden in the back streets of the old quarter. The Pub's concept was inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean film series and everything in the Pub is designed and related to the Pirates' themes. The majority of customers here are foreign tourists. This small yet charming Pub serves a satisfying selection of rum drinks, local beers, and wines with reasonable price. This Pub is praised for its friendly atmosphere and great customer services. The 2 owners are superb and very chatty. So are you ready to "walk the plank"???
Although the list is still long, we have recommended you best things to do for your amazing trip to Hanoi. And don't forget to enjoy the Hanoi Nightlife Old Quarter. Hope you are discovering the nightlife in Hanoi Old Quarter and have great experience in Vietnam with us!!!


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Return of the Morlocks
One of the most brilliant science fiction writers of all time was H. G. Wells (1866-1947). His insights into human nature might possibly qualify him as a modern-day prophet. In one of the most exciting stories he wrote, "The Time Machine," a story that has been adapted for several movies.
The protagonist travels into the distant future to a post-apocalyptical era where the remnants of humanity have evolved into two distinctive groups: the Eloi and the Morlocks. The Eloi are docile people who comprise small, elegant, childlike adults. They live in small communities within deteriorating buildings; they subsist on a fruit-based diet. This people seem peaceful and have no ambition or desire to learn. Yet, there is something wrong about the Eloi. Members of the Eloi disappear at night. What he discovers is that the Morlocks have been hunting them at night, using them as a food source.
I am referring to this story for a specific reason. It seems as though H.G. Wells' vision of the Morlocks may not be a thing of fiction—it could become a reality for today, and possibly the future.
A behavioral scientist from Sweden thinks cannibalism of corpses will become necessary because of the effects of climate change. The name of this person is Magnus Söderlund, and he is associated with the prestigious Stockholm School of Economics. In his dystopian vision of the future, he proposed that in order to truly take on the effects of climate change, we must "awake the idea" that eating human flesh should be discussed as an option in the future.
But wait, his justification gets increasingly gross. Söderlund realizes that present-day society would find the idea of consuming flesh "repugnant." Historically, existing "conservative" taboos against eating human flesh date back to some of the most primal periods of human history. But Söderlund thinks that to combat climate change, people could eventually learn to get over their hang-up about eating human flesh–provided they do so incrementally. Moreover, he thinks human beings can be "tricked" into "making the right decisions." [1]
This begs the question: Who gets to determine whose life is carnally expendable? The poor and under-trodden? Will it be the lower class? What about the members of the upper echelons of society? What about the rich and powerful? Söderlund has no answer to these questions.
In a society that places zero moral value on life in the womb, perhaps proposals from men like Söderlund is something that was bound to happen sooner or later.
It reminds me of the story about the missionary who brought Christ to a community of cannibals. When honored at a dinner, they asked him, "How did you succeed in such an amazing feat?" The missionary sheepishly replied, "You see, before I arrived, the cannibals used to eat with their hands. But after I told them about the power of Christ, the cannibals learned to eat their prey with forks and knives."
Once Mahatma Gandhi was asked, "What do you think of Western civilization?" "I think it would be a good idea," he replied. …"
Today's Western Civilization and its fanatical scientists have a lot to learn about the true meaning of "civilization."
As I wondered about this insane idea deliberated by this Swedish scientist, I found myself recalling the words of Haim Ginott, an Israeli educational psychologist Haim Ginott writes about a letter that teachers would receive from their principal each year:
I am a survivor of a concentration camp. My eyes saw what no person should witness: gas chambers built by learned engineers. Children poisoned by educated physicians. Infants killed by trained nurses. Women and babies shot by high school and college graduates. So, I am suspicious of education. My request is this: Help your children become human. Your efforts must never produce learned monsters, skilled psychopaths or educated Eichmanns. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are important only if they serve to make our children more human.
What bothers me the most is that the climate-change alarmists have developed a self-righteous morphed into a religious-like cult. Anyone who questions the veracity of its claims is considered heretical. It is not surprising that some people think we ought to promote zero population growth. The most populous areas of people are in Asia and Africa. I often wonder what some deluded people will propose next to depopulate the human race to a size that poses little threat to the environment.
Was H. G. Wells, correct?
Time will tell.
NOTES: [1] https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/swedish-scientist-eating-humans-climate-change?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2
Posted in Askarabbi, Bible, Contrarian wisdom, Current Events, ethics, good and evil
How humane is stunning an animal before slaughter?
Posted on September 10, 2019 by Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel
CHULA VISTA, California — The subject of kosher slaughter is one of those topics that have been widely debated in Europe since the 1930s. Animal rights groups have often spoken out against Jewish and Islamic slaughter (Halal), which they believe is cruel and barbaric.
Among the newest regions to come out against kosher slaughtering, two states in Belgium now insist that any kind of ritual slaughtering must first stun the animal before it is killed. The European Union held that the animal ought to be unconscious by the time it is slaughtered, to minimize its pain.
From an ethical view, both Jews and Muslims stress the importance of minimizing animal suffering. Most Orthodox rabbinical certification organizations have long maintained the view that no form of stunning may take place before slaughtering the animal. Most Halal authorities agree, but some scholars allow nonpenetrative stunning before slaughter.
Both religious communities argue that stunning does not destroy the brain tissue, but it does stop its functioning. Jewish law does not specifically prohibit this, but the consensus of most Jewish scholars is that stunning kills the animals most times, which would render the animal "nevelah," which is an animal that had died from natural causes, which cannot be consumed by Kosher observant people.
While there is no direct prohibition against this in Judaism, most Jewish authorities do not accept this method. This is most likely because the stunning is done in such a way that it actually kills the animals in many instances. There are various modes of stunning. Electric shock is commonly used in slaughtering pigs and poultry. Jewish authorities have disapproved of this method for several reasons.
* It is debatable how "painless" this method actually is.
* Logistically, this method would dramatically slow down the process of kosher slaughter, resulting in a much higher cost for kosher meat
* Electric -shock is a potential danger for workers at the plant
* The use of chemical agents or gas could toxify the meat, rendering it too expensive for consumption.
Perhaps one of the most important reasons why stunning is frowned upon is because the Nazis spearheaded this attempt during the 1930s under the guise of "protecting animals," but in reality their motivation was to cripple the Jewish community.
Given the return of anti-Semitism in Europe today, it is difficult not to say this too is a veiled attack against both Jews and Muslims under the guise of humanitarian concerns for animals.
Despite these objections, it is important to note that one of the premier Orthodox scholars of his time, R. Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg, (Author Of Seridei Esh. 1884-1966); whose name still evokes only the highest admiration among Haredi and non-Haredi Jews, made the case that stunning is "theoretically" permitted. He was the Rosh Yeshiva (Dean) of the Hildesheimer Seminary of Berlin during the days of the Nazis.
The German and other European rabbis debated this topic. In one letter, Weinberg sought to form a consensus and thought the rabbis would permit it. However, Rabbi Chaim Ozer beat him to the punch and prohibited it. In short, R. Yechiel Weinberg did not wish to sow contention within the Jewish community and so he opted to remain silent on this matter.
Truthfully , if done properly, kosher slaughter is no worse than any other method of slaughter. But there was a time when the animals had to be shackled by chains, and this practice often resulted in making the animals trefeh (unkosher) because of broken bones. Dangling on these chains ten feet in the air can frighten animals into harming themselves.
Fortunately, because of the outcry of Jews wishing a more humane method, a special pen was made where the animal remained on the ground level. I have seen these pens, when I once studied to be a shochet after my ordination in New York, 1976. Fortunately, in July 2018, the largest U.S. kosher certifier announced that it would no longer accept meat slaughtered with the "shackle and hoist" method. The Orthodox Union (O.U.) told the Jewish Telegraph Agency that it expects that all slaughterhouses to be certified by the O.U.
The issues regarding stunning remains too complex to answer. We still don't have a definition of death that everyone can agree to. Anti-Semitism is making a comeback in Europe and elsewhere across the world.
A personal note:
I recall taking part in an international animal rights conference and I was asked about ethics regarding kosher slaughter.
At the time, I pointed out that: "From an animal's perspective, there is no such thing as a painless way to slaughter animals. Many non-kosher slaughter houses still club animals to death in this country. If you wish to be compassionate toward animals, do the animals a favor—refrain from eating meat."
Now when laboratory-made meat is a reality, perhaps we will live to see the words of the prophet Isaiah become true, "There shall be no harm or ruin on all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD, as water covers the sea" (Isa. 11:9).
Rabbi Samuel is spiritual leader of Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista. He may be contacted via michael.samuel@sdjewishworld.com
Posted in American Jewish Issues, Anti-Semitism, Askarabbi, Conversion, Current Events, Halacha, Holocaust Related Issues
The Ramban vs. Maimonides in theological debate
August 23, 2019 / Leave a Comment
Nachmanides: An Unusual Thinker by Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin, Geffen Publishing House (c) 2018, ISBN 9789652-298874.
CHULA VISTA, California — One of the most interesting books I have read in years is Rabbi Israel Drazin's excellent primer on the Ramban, entitled, Nachmanides An Unusual Thinker about a brilliant rabbinic scholar of the 13th century. He was born in Gerona in Northern Spain in 1194 and he was a man who had many remarkable experiences. And while he is best known for his biblical commentaries on the Pentateuch and other biblical books, Ramban is no less famous for his debate with the apostate Jew Pablo Christiani, which took place in 1263 in Barcelona before King James 1.
As Rabbi Drazin pointed out, Christiani attempted to prove to the community that the Sages "foreshadowed the birth and mission of Jesus." And surprisingly, Nachmanides downplayed the significance of the midrashic texts, pointing out that these writings were only legends and should not be taken seriously. In rabbinical school, we studied this debate.
Rabbi Drazin noted:
Maimonides was a rationalist and his philosophy was expressed systematically and explicitly, open to thinkers in every generation, whereas the majority of Ramban's basic ideas are rooted in the metalogical realm of the Kabbalah. Their manner of expression is the allusion, which only a select few were able to fathom throughout the generations.
What I liked about his book is how the author delineated many of the key conceptual differences that best characterize Ramban's approach and how it contrasted with Maimonides. Think of it as the mystic vs. the rationalist. Being that Ramban was a mystic, his viewpoint tends toward a greater belief in supernatural events that are recorded in the Tanakh.
The author noted:
As a mystic, Nachmanides was the first person to introduce the idea that the Torah contains mystical notions, and the first to offer a mystical interpretation of the Bible. He was also the first to state that the Aramaic translation of the Pentateuch, Targum Onkelos, contains imaginative aggadic material and mysticism. It was as if he were arguing that if the Torah is true, and mysticism is true, and Targum Onkelos is true, then it follows that the Torah and Targum Onkelos must contain mysticism.
It is ironic that both Nachmanides and Maimonides share a common attribute in their exegetical styles: each one reads their personal Judaic philosophy into the biblical text. Unlike Maimonides, whose ideas fused elements of Greek and Muslim philosophy into his theological worldview, Ramban drew much of his inspiration from the area of Jewish tradition known as the Kabbalah—and this sphere of Jewish learning was one that Maimonides examined with the utmost of his intellectual criticism. According to Ramban, the midrashic hermeneutic constitutes the simple and literal sense of Scriptures, the entire Tanakh makes up the Name of God. Supernaturalism is the peshat of the Torah according to him. Nachmanides promotes the Torah as a mystical text— and this view has left a lasting impression on all subsequent Judaic mystics down to the present era.
As one of Maimonides' foremost critics, Nachmanides challenged many of Maimonides' philosophical expositions of how he interpreted familiar biblical narratives and laws. Being that Ramban was a mystic, he interpreted supernatural events as they were recorded in the Tanakh. He had no interest in Maimonidean rationalism.
Let us consider the following examples:
Unlike Maimonides's parabolic approach to the Book of Genesis, Ramban takes the opposite position in keeping with his understanding of the peshat. For him, when the Torah speaks about an actual Garden of Eden and that Adam's disobedience was a historical event that occurs in real time; Eden occupies an actual place in the ancient Near East. According to Maimonides—the story possesses a distinctively allegorical meaning. But for Ramban, the Edenic serpent was more than just a mythical character or a psychological symbol—it walks, and it talks too!
As R. Drazin observed:
"Nachmanides used the commentaries of Rashi and Abraham ibn Ezra, and less frequently Maimonides as a springboard with which to contrast his own original mystical biblical interpretation. He disagrees with these sages, often with strong disparaging words. He also cites the Aramaic translation of the Pentateuch, Targum Onkelos, but always with admiration, deference, and respect. Yet, although he mentions Onkelos 230 times in his commentary to the Pentateuch, generally to support" his point of view.
There are many interesting selections the author mentions. For example, he raises the questions:
· Do Animals Sin? Similarly, Genesis 6:12 states, "all flesh corrupted their ways." Rashi argues that "all flesh" means that animals and birds also sinned. Nachmanides recognizes that animals do not sin and states that "all flesh" denotes "all people."
· Why State Both "Created" and "Made"? Genesis 2:3 seems to have a duplication, "which God created, had made." Ibn Ezra states that "had made" means that God gave the items the power to reproduce. Rashi opines that it suggests that God did double work on the sixth day. Nachmanides understands "had made" as suggesting, "that which He had made out of nothing."
Similarly, later on in the Pentateuch, when Balaam's donkey speaks, the story means exactly what it says. Once again, for Maimonides, he argued that in psychological terms, Balaam's donkey can only be understood as a prophetic event; the Torah narrated a biblical character's visionary experience. The theme of prophecy continues to be a bone of contention with Ramban, who differed with Maimonides' view that the story about the three strangers who visit Abraham also occurred in a vision. Ramban, argues to the contrary, citing the detail given in the narrative occurs in real time. Abraham entertains real guests, not figments of his imagination. Beyond that, Ramban regarded all the midrashic stories mentioned in rabbinic tradition as having occurred.
Ramban also did not believe in the existence of "natural law" and that God is literally micromanaging all of His Creation, tweaking it from time to time. "God is constantly and directly involved in every human act and thought and frequently interferes and even controls them. He calls these divine manipulations 'hidden miracles.'" This concept is fascinating, but Maimonides differed, arguing that God's Providence over nature does not extend to a leaf falling from a tree, or whether every minor event operates with a special imperative from God.
Along the same line of thought, Ramban believed demons are the product of sorcery, and possess bodies composed of air and fire,[1] which enable them to take flight.[2] are familiar with future events because they communicate with the angels in charge of the stars.[3] More seriously, Ramban takes indirect aim at Maimonides by asserting anyone who does not believe in demonic beings suffers from a heretical attitude toward the world. According to Ramban, if you believe in miracles, then you ought to believe demonic beings exist as well. Elsewhere, Ramban writes:
It is from this standpoint that you can come to realize the ruthlessness and stubbornness of the principal Greek Philosopher Aristotle—may his name be erased from memory—who denies the truth of many things which we have seen and has been publicized throughout the world. In Mosaic times, these truths were known to all for the wisdom of that generation pertained to spiritual matters, e.g., entities involving the demonic and sorcery. However, when the Greeks arose, Aristotle believed only in what the physical sciences could confirm. In his effort to establish the scientific disciplines, he denied the realm of the spiritual. Aristotle denied the existence of demons and all magical acts. For him, the world operated solely by natural law. But it is well-known and shown that this is not the case at all. [4]
Maimonides considered such a perspective to be superstitious nonsense, and never does he endorse such a belief in demonology throughout all his writings, which are considerable.
The reader will find the material presented in this book fascinating. Nachmanides may not be necessarily correct in all of his claims, but as an expounder of the peshat (plain meaning of the text), readers will feel challenged to debate his position with other great ideas expressed by Rashi, Ibn Ezra, and other famous Judaic luminaries.
I really enjoyed reading Nachmanides: An Unusual Thinker, and I know you will too.
This book merits a 5 star rating from this reviewer.
[1] Ramban's Commentary to Leviticus 17:7. Ramban's description of demons is almost identical with the Muslim belief in Jinn (الجن, al-jinn) who are shape-shifting spirits composed of fire and air.
[3] Ramban's Commentary to Leviticus 17:7.
[4] Charles B. Chavel, Kitvei Ramban, "Derashat Torat Hashem Temimah," vol. I, pp. 147, 149)
Rabbi Samuel is spiritual leader of Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista. He may be contacted via michael.samuel@sdjewishworld.comPosted in: Books & Poetry, Jewish Religion, Rabbi Israel Drazin, Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel
Posted in Bible, biblical theology, Talmud, Zohar, and Midrash, Theology and Philosophy
Massive tree planting program may save planet
CHULA VISTA, California — It might surprise most people to know that ecological themes form an important part of the Torah and Tanakh.
Genesis begins with an important ecological truth: "The LORD God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it" (Gen. 2:15).
When the Holy Blessed One created the first man, He took him and led him around all the trees of the Garden of Eden, and said to him, 'Behold My works, how beautiful and commendable they are! All that I have created, for your sake I created it. Pay heed that you do not corrupt and destroy My world. For if you spoil her, there will be nobody to repair her after you. -Eccles. Rabbah 7:20
This Midrashic interpretation highlights the importance of stewardship, not only for the Garden of Eden, but for our taking care of the earth, God's garden. By taking care of the primordial garden, Adam learns to recognize that all of life is God's unique design, endowed with spirit, consciousness, and intelligence. Adam's respect for Creation makes him realize that the human species is a part of the great web of life, which he must nurture for the world to be self-sustaining and productive. Indeed, the degradation of the environment damages the original balance that Adam and his progeny must maintain. Through toil, Adam would realize how all of Creation depends on the Divine as the source of life for its sustenance and continued existence.
Understanding the implications of Adam's stewardship is vital for our contemporary society. The science of ecology has shown how ecosystems of the world are delicately balanced; should human beings ruin them through abusive acts (ecocide), future generations will have to endure the consequences. Through work and stewardship, humankind comes to emulate God's own work and creativity as Imitatio Dei (imitation of God). It was the divine intent from the beginning for humankind to elevate and ennoble itself by work, and elevate Creation to the realm of the spirit, leading all Creation in song and joyous exaltation of the Divine. Note that God intended to make Adam not a "master" over the Garden of Eden, but its caretaker and steward. Once Adam forgets that he is only a steward of the garden, the boundaries established by the Creator became unclear and ultimately violated.
The midrashic writers expressed a profound intuition—one that still resonates with wisdom—even today. Chief Seattle, in a meeting that took place in 1854 with the "The Great White Chief" in Washington, is purported to have replied:
"How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of the Earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clear and humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people. The sap, which courses through the trees, carries the memory and experience of my people.
The white man's dead forget the country of their birth when they go to walk among the stars. Our dead never forget this beautiful Earth, for it is the mother of the red man. We are part of the Earth and it is part of us. The perfumed flowers are our sisters; the deer, the horse, the great eagle—these are our brothers. The rocky crests, the juices in the meadows, the body heat of the pony, and the man, all belong to the same family.
The rivers are our brothers for they quench our thirst. The rivers carry our canoes and feed our children. … The air is precious to the red man, for all things share the same breath ‑ the beast, the tree, the man, they all share the same breath. Teach your children what we have taught our children that the Earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth. If men spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves. This we know—the Earth does not belong to man—man belongs to the Earth. This we know. All things are interconnected like the blood, which unites one family. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the Earth—befalls the sons of the Earth. Man did not weave the web of life—he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself."
Back to the present:
We have all seen or heard about the news in Brazil, as the Amazon Rain Forest has gone up in flames. The Amazon Rain Forest is purported to provide 20% of the world's oxygen—a necessary ingredient for our planetary survival.
The Brazilian government has tried to exploit the Amazon forest for decades, but recently industrialists have promoted a policy of deforesting their country. On Friday, the governments of the international community exerted pressure on the Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, who decided to mobilize his military to contain the blazes.
As a chorus of condemnation intensified, Brazil braced for the prospect of punitive measures that could severely damage an economy that is already sputtering after a brutal recession. The country's populist besieged president faces a withering reckoning–especially at the polls, come next election.
Regardless what position people have concerning global warming, I for one believe that we ought to err on the side of caution. But I do not believe that we ought to spend trillions of dollars to prevent it by a degree or two.
Consider the Land of Israel.
What can we do about global warming? Mark Twain once wrote after touring the Holy Land in the 19th century that he was amazed at how desolate the land of Israel was. In a moment of inspiration, Twain said that the people who care for the land will someday make it bloom once more.
Israel to this day has planted over 200 million trees in forests and woodlands covering some 300,000 acres. Tese trees provide Israelis with a wide range of opportunities for outdoor recreation and appreciation of nature.
The Israeli people have made the desert bloom. In addition, Israel has developed the most effective water-management systems and a sustained prosperous economy even under relatively harsh climatic conditions. It has prevented the overexploitation of natural resources, which otherwise would have driven the land toward desolation, producing severe land degradation, erosion, and salination.
Since its establishment in 1948, the State of Israel has embraced issues of sustainable land management and has adopted public policies designed to restore, develop, and manage its natural resources. Outside of Israel, about 240 million trees have been planted, particularly in the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions. Regulations have been introduced to control grazing and ensure effective water management. Due to these activities, Israel is one of the few countries in the world that has more trees now than it had a century ago.
Now why is Israel's example so important? Replanting the planet with billions of trees all over the globe will not only beautify our world, it will contribute dramatically toward the absorption of carbon emissions. According to some studies, we need not knock down cities or takie over farms or natural grasslands. Reforested pieces could add up to new tree cover totaling just about the area of the United States, researchers report in the July 5 Science.
Can we do better? Of course. Israel's example has demonstrated just how effective such an approach can be. This approach can contain greenhouse gases. It is a method that will not destroy our society. Combined with other common-sense measures, we can ensure the world will be a beautiful place for future generations.
One day Honi was journeying on the road and he saw a man planting a carob tree. He asked, "How long does it take for this tree to bear fruit?" The man replied: "Seventy years." Honi asked him: "Old man! Are you certain that you will live another seventy years?" The man replied: "I found already grown carob trees in the world; as my forefathers planted those for me so I too plant these for my children" (BT Ta'anit 23b).
We owe the future a beautiful earth.
Posted in biblical theology

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after years without playing Poker, i decided go give it another chance. The last time i failed, because i didnt plan my "Poker-Career" and didnt prepare good enough. So basicilly i wasnt bad, but after a while, id lose my A-Game Poker and just gamble. After i while, i took out my money.
Right now, im reading a lot about Poker and im starting to enjoying the the tactical or strategigal part in poker more and more. This time, i want to make it right! I want to start with 200 USD and beat the levels first, before moving on a higher level. i think its also a good way to learn and improve discipline before going for real money.
I have 2 question before ill try my comeback.
1. Are there Pokerbooks in English or German which you would suggest right now? I mean many books were good couple of years ago, but are currently outdated. I like to read books about Online and Live Poker. Id like to read more stuff for level beginner included advanced player strategies or only books about advanced strategies. So if you have some books you think are important to play, please let me know!
2. Which Poker Stats Software are you using? Is there any alternative to Pokertracker 4?
1. I honestly think you should stay away from books... I would look towards using courses like Run it once, and Upswing lab. Mental game of poker by Jared Tendler is the only book I would recommend. It's not about strategies.... it's about the most important thing in poker which is the mental game.


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Interview with Charles + Perrine of Bec Hellouin Permaculture Farm
Charles and Perrine Hervé-Gruyer decided to become low impact farmers in 2006. It was a long and difficult initiation. He had been a sailor, she an international lawyer; their efforts to grow food without mechanisation or chemicals were often ridiculed in the early years. But their farm in Normandy, Bec Hellouin, is now established as the premier permaculture farm in France. It is also the source of a number of scientific studies showing that it's possible to make a living wage by growing food using permaculture techniques on just a quarter of an acre of land. That's why Alexis went to visit them…
A map of the main part of the Bec Hellouin Permaculture Farm
What motivated you to become farmers? Charles, you were a sailor; Perrine, you were an international lawyer. That's a long way from the world of agriculture!
Charles: Personally, I always dreamed of being a farmer, but I grew up in Paris where everybody told me that it wasn't possible for a Parisian to become a farmer so, by default, I became a sailor! And when I had my school-boat [a French version of Operation Raleigh allowing young people to travel the world in an educational setting] we shared the life of many farming communities, mostly in the global south, and after years and years of spending time with these farmers I was almost jealous of the intimacy they had with nature. I wanted to discover for myself this intimacy with nature. And with Perrine we were determined to be politically engaged, to do something for the planet, for humanity, without taking ourselves too seriously.
Perrine: We started our personal transition and family transition at the same time. The first door we went through was self-sufficiency. I liked that idea very much. Producing the food for a family of two children (now four), doing as much as possible for ourselves, household cleaning products, cosmetics, personal hygiene products – that was more or less the ambition. When, in 2006, Charles said he'd really like to work the land, I said ok even though I absolutely didn't get it, or rather I didn't see myself doing it. I told myself it was passing phase, that he'd get over it. But he persevered and it was so hard he had to do so many things that I felt obliged to give him a hand, and soon we became 100% engaged, without, if I'm honest, me being totally happy at the start. For sure were in organic agriculture, for sure we were using animal traction, but the sense of it all was missing for me. From 2006 to 2008 it was chaotic and then in 2008 it was in a chance email that we discovered permaculture and that made sense because it reconciled our desire to be politically active but for a cause.
There aren't many farmers who are also politicians and teachers like you two. You, Perrine, you're even a local politician. And you, Charles, you have a natural gift for transmitting information.
C: I had a lot of trouble finding my place in life. I love travelling off the beaten track, but for me the adventure only has meaning if it is shared. And with the farm that's naturally what we do. We never woke up one morning and said: "We're going to sell, we're going to make an innovative farm, we're going to give permaculture classes, we're going to contact the media, we're going to do scientific research." It came to us because people asked us to do it. But it seems it was a good fit with who we were.
P: We're not the sort to go to demos – we do our demonstrations here! For years we didn't stick our noses outside the farm, we forgot to engage with the local community. We're not forcing our message on people. Even my political experience, I didn't do it as a career, it amused me to move the lines from time to time. But we do have a strong sense of the need for action – I don't think we could have done better if we'd done it differently. This path corresponds to our personalities.
C: I've always sought to live my dreams and living my dreams has been great for me and, in the end, it's also been positive for others. As a market-gardener friend of ours says: "Utopia is like spinach – it shrinks in volume when you cook it – so you have to have a lot of utopia in your life!"
The Bec Hellouin Permaculture Farm seen from above
What has surprised you most since the beginning of your adventure on the farm?
P: The impact the project has had. Even very recently I felt it was overestimated by comparison with reality because it's hard to see past the daily difficulties. We manage a team – who are magnificent but it's not easy every day; we manage the gardens – we became more distant from the gardens at one point in order to deal with the rest; and it's difficult to fight against dispersion and dilution which is always a trap. But when we see that the people who come for training leave inspired, boosted, well, that boosts us too. Also, my political mandate, and the fact that our word travels a little further because of the media. When we see projects starting to appear all over the place, we feel that it would have been a shame not to do what we've done.
And you, Charles?
C: I agree. What also strikes me is the rapid evolution of the natural world around us. Because when we started, our land was very poor quality, there was only grass, and nature responded very quickly to our actions. We sought to put our intelligence as human beings to the service of nature and it's as if the energy of the natural world and our energy converged on the luxurious, the abundant and the living. Despite our inexperience, the farm was transformed in barely ten years from a bare field to a rich eco-agro-system which surprises scientists. This capacity for repairing the planet more rapidly than one might think is possible from reading scientific papers, that gives a lot of hope for the generations to come.
What importance does the local community have for you? You know that Transition is above all about community, and you have created a community around you at the farm, but what about the wider community?
P: At the village level, yes. People know us. We're here, we're part of the landscape. And we've seen, over the years, confidence grow. It's the local people who asked me to be a regional councillor. It wasn't easy because at the beginning they saw us as Parisians. Anyone who's not from here is a Parisian! And so they didn't really understand us or our project. Lots of rumours circulated – mostly untrue – about who we were and what we wanted to do. They didn't know. They understood that there was a farm but organic agriculture wasn't an obvious choice when we began – it was pfff&X$£ [. Perrine emits a pooh-poohing sound that only French people can make and which can't be translated!].
When we did our first markets, you had older folks who said things like: "Organic food makes me sick", or "Organic is a hippy thing, isn't it?". So, we didn't really reach people at the start. But now, in the village, we're starting to be known. They see that we're creating economic activity, that we're part of the local economy. They were terrified when we announced recently at the village council that we were going to reduce the number of visits to the farm in 2018. That's because we now support quite a few livelihoods locally. Why does the village appear on TV? Because of the "organic farm", as they say. The people who don't buy organic products or who don't buy direct from a farmer, they don't know us. But it will happen.
Charles, I think I read that you said that one shouldn't talk too much about changing the world on arrival in a new community, is that right?
C: First of all, the mairie [can be the mayor or the local council] has always said "yes" to our projects so we've never been rejected! Secondly, you can create the most beautiful edible landscape in the world but if you don't create the social links of shared values around it, then it will never amount to much. And it's true the farm has had an important economic impact. When we arrived, the Bec Hellouin Abbey was the third tourist site in the département [county]. But now the Tourist Office receives more calls about the farm than about the Abbey.
A polytunnel at Bec Hellouin with a chicken coop on the right at the back of the photo
What have sort of national or international partnerships have you created through your work at the farm?
C: We have a lot of links with institutions, for example, with scientific institutions or universities. We're often asked to take part in workshops or conferences. It's frankly unbelievable that a tiny family farm can create links with as many different institutions. We didn't go looking for it but it's mostly very uplifting. And I think our institutions are much more capable of moving than we believe. For example, at the time of the COP21 climate negotiations in Paris, the wife of Laurent Fabius [the then French Foreign Minister] asked us to create a permaculture food garden for the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Now that, I would never have believed it.
What have been some of the highs and lows?
P: The lowest points were at the beginning: the technical errors, the arguments, the doubt. We had to do everything at the same time. We had to build our couple, create our family, change professions, start the farm… It was a bit violent, but it was a voyage of initiation as well. The fear of not making it financially; before that I'd never had to check my bank account at the end of every month to see if we were going to make it or not. It was a very new experience and handling it wasn't easy. And then relationships aren't always easy. We are both used to leadership. We have to align ourselves. We're very different.
You're both leaders, is that it? Or maybe strong personalities?
P: Yes! We're very complementary – we don't have the same skills – but we often find it hard to align them. The highs: the family, the farm – that's part of building our cocoon. And then there was discovering the magic of the natural world and animals. Plus the the fact that we made it through despite everything.
C: We argued a lot for 13 years, but it's been going really well for the last two weeks! [Everyone laughs!] It's extremely intense. It's like a boat. When it's going badly, it goes really badly. But when it goes well, it's just great. We left everyday normality behind, we plunged into deep abysses, we had marvellous moments and above all met a lot of incredible people. We gave everything. We pushed ourselves to the limits of our capacities. We almost neglected the children…
P: I still feel a guilty about that!
C: Sometimes we were close to the edge. We've been to hospital with serious conditions. But when the war was on, the resistance fighters risked their lives or risked being tortured. By comparison, we risk nothing: a bit of stress, a bit of tiredness, maybe we don't have enough money sometimes. But given the importance, given the state of the planet – we're both in agreement that we have to be politically committed. We can't just sit here and enjoy our happy valley. And it's hard. We work days, evenings, weekends, we give everything, but in the end, there is something that makes sense.
Have you sought help for your couple? Human permaculture?
P: All the time.
C: Of course. We were both psychotheraphists. We met at a school of holistic psychotherapy. We have constantly continued to work on ourselves because without that we would never have stayed the distance. The pressure that we're been under… we work seven days out of seven and almost never take holidays. But we're still standing.
Your book, Miraculous Abundance, has been published in English and a number of other languages. Did that surprise you?
C: We were surprised when the Americans wanted to translate it and then bought the international rights. It's going to published in Chinese soon. That's a big surprise. This is a small farm in Normandy but we're going to be read by small farmers in California and China. That was never our intention. Actually, we delayed the book for ages. There was no book in French on permaculture farming when we were asked to write one. But it's easy to write a beautiful book which inspires people. We wanted to wait for the results of our technical study [which showed that a market gardener using permaculture techniques could make a living wage (£30,000-£35,000 per annum) from just a quarter of an acre of land by working 44 hours a week with four weeks holiday]. We wanted to be sure that it was economically viable. So we made them wait four years. And after all that it was a lovely surprise to find out that the book could inspire people all over the world.
The mandala garden at Bec Hellouin. Photo: Frédéric Sauvadet.
Do you have any advice for those wanting to start micro-farms?
C: Small is beautiful! Start small and tend to your project carefully. The big trap is that people tend to think too big. We see very clearly now that the smaller and the more carefully tended a project is, the better it works.
P: You have to take the time to train yourself. You have to take the time to convince yourself or to test yourself in the profession, to dirty your hands in the soil and to really see what it's all about. There is a lot of fantasy around these projects but there's also a reality which is difficult. It can be absolutely incredible, but it can be a nightmare if it's done without preparation, without a good human design, without a good design for the site. Take the time to make the transition. To teach yourself. You have to give yourself the time to be sure that it's something you have in the stomach and not just in the head and the heart!
C: The crazier the project, the more you have to take it seriously. Our project is mad, but we are extremely serious and pragmatic all the time.
How do you see the future turning out for the two of you?
C: If we want to remain coherent, then we have to go back to the garden. We think it's better to publish a book every four years than to welcome thousands of people all the time and never be in the garden. So the team is shrinking; we made the choice not to replace people who are leaving. Perrine is taking charge of the fruit trees, the fruit bushes and the birds [ducks and chickens], and I am looking after the vegetables and the animals [horses, sheep, donkey].
I'm also passionate about crafts. That's what I do at the weekends and in my spare times. I think there's a natural compatibility between growing food by hand using permaculture, and working with living, renewable resources from our little territory: making wicker baskets, working with wood, constructing buildings with local wood, work in the forge. I think that's the future. When the industrial era has well and truly collapsed, the world will be full of small farms and craft workshops. It won't be a return to the pre-industrial era – it will be post-industrial – and we'll have such fun!
P: For years I have regretted giving up our dream of self-sufficiency. Which doesn't mean autarchy, of course. It doesn't mean turning our back on the community. Quite the opposite.
Perrine giving a permaculture class
What are you expecting from the next generation? For example, will your four daughters be farmers here at Bec Hellouin?
C: We know they're extremely sensitive to environmental questions. Of course, they find it as difficult to eat vegetables as all teenagers and they're hooked to their computers or telephones. But the environmental dimension is still very important to them. We see everywhere young people who want to be politically active. That's what's so amazing these days. There are the Donald Trumps who pull on the handbrake, but in every village in the world there are young people who want to be involved in building the world of tomorrow.
P: There are people ready to take up the baton. Sometimes they're stronger on market gardening than teaching; sometimes they're good teachers, but they don't have a project. Teaching the teachers is really important. It takes time, but it motivates us greatly. I always find it difficult on the radio, or on social media, the idea that it's not possible to believe in young people. We are really surrounded by amazing young people. They have so much intelligence and such capacity to invest themselves totally in something that they're passionate about.
Do you think the future of agriculture is small permaculture farms where people work by hand or big conventional farms which are more and more mechanised?
P: First of all, it's not about big against small. I don't mind if someone has a big mechanised farm, with a big tractor, so long as the motor doesn't pollute and they treat nature with respect. I'm not against big farms per se. If we want to continue to eat cereals, for example, then we have to produce them somehow.
C: We're not against people, you see, we are just looking to live our dream. And our dream is a beautiful world full of beautiful things to eat. In actual fact 80% of the world's farms produce 60% of our food working totally by hand. So, in certain sense, what we do here, a tiny non-mechanised farm, we are already a billion working like this. What's perhaps novel here is that we look to nature as a model and we are inspired by the latest scientific discoveries about the way nature works. There is an unimaginable potential to be gained the day that these simple techniques inspired by nature start to be dispersed around the billion small farmers. And that can have huge leverage for the planet. Each one of these small farms can become a carbon sink, an oasis of biodiversity, a place where soil is regenerated, a place where abundance is created for local communities.
P: And a vector of geopolitical security as well.
C: Absolutely, food security doesn't depend on globalised resources, so it means stability for societies and constitutes a vector of peace. And if this approach, inspired by the natural world, which creates abundance… if it spreads rapidly, then perhaps catastrophe an be avoided. And just the thought that what happens on this miniscule farm could contribute to the solution… that gives us an incredible energy.
Charles and Perrine's book, Miraculous Abundance – One Quarter Acre, Two French Farmers and Enough Food to Feed the World, is published in English by Chelsea Green.
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Steve Larson on 2 December 2017 at 01:00
Great article! I am always searching for more information on this farm and what they are doing. Did they mention any plans to release more of the information in english as well as the new book they are working on? I love the verger maraîcher but I am struggling to find information and research done in english. Thanks 🙂
Alexis Rowell on 3 December 2017 at 16:45
Thanks for your comment. Have you seen this page on the new Bec Hellouin website, which has English translations of their scientific reports:
All the best, Alexis


Lt. Gen. Mark D. Shackelford, USAF (ret.) briefing JINSA Leaders.On March 19, in Houston on his on-the-ground military observations and perspectives of Israel.
Lt. Gen. Mark D. "Shack" Shackelford, USAF (ret.) served as the Military Deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, and was a participant on JINSA's Generals and Admirals Program in 2012. He retired from the United States Air Force in November 2011.


Christmas In July + SALE!
The holiday season is officially on it's way! Don't get too worried, there is still plenty of time to make all those fun decorations and gifts. We have always chatted about doing a Christmas in July blog post and giveaway, but always get sidetracked when July rolls around. This year, we are on it!


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Live Warrior is a live album by Richard Thompson recorded during the 2007 tours of the UK and United States to support the Sweet Warrior album. It is released on Thompson's boutique Beeswing label.

The album's track selection emphasises material from the then recently released Sweet Warrior, with Live Warrior featuring 8 of the 14 tracks from that album.

Track listing
All songs composed by Richard Thompson except Mingulay Boat Song, traditional with additional lyrics by Hugh Robertson

"Needle and Thread"
"Bad Monkey"
"Take Care The Road You Choose"
"Dad's Gonna Kill Me"
"I Still Dream"
"The Wrong Heartbeat"
"I'll Never Give It Up"
"Mingulay Boat Song"
"Guns Are The Tongues"
"A Man In Need"
"A Bone Through Her Nose"
"Read About Love"
"Sunset Song"
"Mr. Stupid"

Personnel
Musicians
Richard Thompson - guitar and vocals
Michael Jerome - drums, percussion and backing vocals
Danny Thompson - double bass (tracks 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Taras Prodaniuk - bass guitar (tracks 1, 4, 5, 6, 14)
Pete Zorn - backing vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, saxophones and bass flute

Other
 Simon Tassano – FOH sound, Tour manager
 Tom Dubé – Monitors, Production manager
 Bobby Eichorn – Guitar tech, Stage manager
 Edmond Deraedt – Lighting designer – USA
 Paul Kell - Lighting designer - UK

References
http://www.richardthompson-music.com/

2009 live albums
Richard Thompson (musician) live albums
Self-released albums

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Thy Kingdom Crumb (TKC) exists to "Demonstrate the love of God and to infuse His hope by feeding all people and uplifting communities." Through the distribution of high-quality food with excellence and community outreach, it is our goal to help people experience the unconditional love of God in a tangible manner.
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The Haiti Sports Complex is "A partnership to bring hope to a nation through sport." This facility, which includes an 18,750 square-foot multipurpose building and a full-size turf soccer field, impacts 15,000 children per year by providing them with an opportunity to develop physical abilities and grow in responsibility.
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The powers that would be given to a directly elected mayor of Limerick must be clearly defined.
That's according to the current mayor, following the announcement that the people of the city and county will take part in a plebiscite to decide whether they want to have a vote on the position.
That plebiscite will be held next May.


Dropbox alternatives is a topic today because many internet users are beginning to embrace cloud storage services. Even webmaster are now porting to cloud server hosting in their large numbers.
The flexibility, scalability and convenience that comes with cloud storage services is something you can not do without in this time and age. Dropbox has over the years, proven to be a service to reckon with in the cloud storage field.
Even some rumors of Dropbox hack (many years ago) couldn't deter their users from relying on it for sharing files, managing office Docs, and saving documents online. The extra storage incentive where a Dropbox user is given extra storage space for inviting new users also led to the rapid increase and popularity of the Dropbox app.
Despite all the good things about Dropbox, there are some known flaws that calls for good alternatives. Even the tiny 2GB storage space is a good-enough reason to bank on other Dropbox alternatives when one is on a low-budget.
We are not out-rightly condemning Dropbox in this post but giving you other options that should serve 80-200% better when looking for Dropbox alternatives.
Box is good Dropbox alternative. A good look at some of our articles have the software, tools and files hosted with the box app.
With a box account, you'll get 10GB of free storage space, instant preview for Docs and PDF files, preview and download statistics for files you've shared either publicly or privately.
Box.com allocation for number of public downloads for files, apps and software seems to be higher than what you'll normally get with dropbox. Box.com interface is friendly and their security is top-notched.
One Drive is owned by Microsoft Cooperation and comes pre-installed with Nokia lumia phones and Windows mobile devices. It is a very good alternative to Dropbox as it offers a whopping 15GB of free storage space for free.
Microsoft OneDrive integrates well with other online services and office utilities for easy management of files, documents and archives.
They have good web and mobile apps for all operating system (OS) which makes it easy to sync from all platforms. You can refer new users to OneDrive for extra storage space or upgrade to any of their enterprise class plans.
Google Drive integrates well with all Google services to offer the best cloud storage services around today. With a Google drive account, you'll get a whooping 15GB of free storage space and can host apps, website scripts, documents and manage all your office files with Google Docs and other superior apps.
Google Drive is not just a cloud storage service but a suit of apps to make office work smooth and easy for everyone else. Google drive apps comes pre-installed with Chromebooks and most android devices, you can also use Google drive for business by upgrading to any of their enterprise plans.
Copy is no mean name in the cloud storage industry, they offer good cloud storage and backup services that meets ISO standards. With a free copy account, you'll have access to a whooping 15GB of free cloud backup and storage space, Mobile app access and the ability to sync with the desktop app.
Copy cloud storage services is complemented by the ability to recover deleted files under 30 days and the ability to integrate well with other office utilities.
pCloud is another popular alternative to dropbox, they let you store all documents, media and applications on the cloud. With a pCloud account, you'll get access to 20GB of free storage space for life.
pCloud premium plans are also very budget friendly and delivers better quality than most competing services. There's a pCloud app for all popular operating system (OS) and platforms.
Mediafire (https://www.mediafire.com) is a superb cloud storage service that lets you store digital files, documents and media. With an active account at MediaFire, you can upload and share files with friends, colleagues, team-mates and the world at large.
The standard (free) accounts at Mediafire are given a whooping storage space of 50GB which is big enough to backup your most important files as well as work on large projects as a team.
Their security is top-notched and users are allowed to password-protect files shared to the general public, this means that only those with the access code can get access to the protected files you have shared publicly.
Bitcasa is another wise alternative to dropbox (security-wise), it lets you encrypt the files you upload. Even their employees do not have access to your personal storage space.
If you care so much about privacy, security and secrecy, then Bitcasa should be an easy choice to go with when looking out for a better alternative to dropbox.
The free storage space allowed by Bitcasa is 5GB.
Mega lets you store as much as 50GB of files in the cloud for free, all files are usually encrypted and decrypted during transfer by the client's devices which makes privacy bridge a difficulty.
Surprisingly, Mega is already a popular choice among college students who needs cloud services to carry out group projects and researches.
Their team collaboration platform is built with the end-users in mind and their download process makes it a competent alternative to dropbox.
Amazon Cloud is an enterprise plan that lets you store unlimited number of photos and 5GB extra storage space in their standard plan.
4shared (http://www.4shared.com) is useful for sharing files with friends and colleagues, I do recommend it as a good cloud backup service, especially when you are concerned about security and privacy of your data.
Your publicly shared files can be searched for by other users from the homepage, so it is best to store personal files in your personal or private folder.
4shared offer much more features such as WebDav client, direct download link and most social functions. The basic plan gives you access to 15GB of free storage plan while their premium plans offers more in features, tools and functions.
SugarSync (https://www.sugarsync.com) just like Amazon cloud is an enterprise class cloud storage service that lets you store, manage and share your Docs online.
It does not offer 100% free plans but lets you have access to a 90 days free trial of their cloud storage service. The 90 days free trial account is limited by 5GB and shouldn't be used as a long-term cloud storage space.
Team Drive is another good dropbox alternative with features that matches the best cloud storage services around. TeamDrive software and apps readily integrate with other office utility apps and programs to give you the best office experience on the cloud.
Ozibox (http://www.ozibox.com) is not as popular as the earlier options but offers a decent cloud storage service that's developer's friendly and very cost effective.
The Ozibox, as a community developed cloud platform lets you store and share up to 10GB of files on the cloud. Makes Collaborating with your team and coworkers easy, fun and secured.
JumpShare works very differently from the other options listed above, it lets you share files securely and makes instant preview possible for all Document formats.
With a JumpShare account, you do not only share apps and files but articles, pictures, bookmarks, links and just any other thing you feel is worth sharing.
The free account just like dropBox gives you access to about 2GB of free storage space that can be increased by referring other users to them.
Slash Drive (http://slashdrive.net) is still very much new in the cloud storage business. At the moment, SlashDrive can't be said to be a direct dropbox alternative but a good option for cloud storage and backup services.
It was developed by students with students in high school and colleges in mind. It makes group research, projects and team work easy as files are shared and accessed over the cloud. You'll get a 10GB of free cloud storage space with a SlashDrive account.
Cloudme (https://www.cloudme.com/en) is another good dropbox alternative that's worth mentioning, it has as much features as the ones listed here and lets you get access to 3GB of free cloud storage space that can be increased by referring new users.
SpiderOak (https://spideroak.com) is another good option for cloud storage and backup. Their platform is friendly! Their security is top-notched! And their data encryption method is superb and meets all industry standards.
SpiderOak is an enterprise class cloud storage service. It does not allow free account for live but rather a 60 days free trials accounts of 2GB.
JustCloud ( www.justcloud.com) is a great alternative for securely storing your data in the cloud. We've used their services some years back but weren't really impressed with it as at then but can now vouch for their recent improvement.
We bought a VPS Class account from BlueHost and was given a 1GB free storage space on justcloud. They can come handy as a premium cloud backup solution for business and enterprises.
If every other options fails, tonido (http://www.tonido.com) lets you run your own cloud storage space that will meet your organization and/or company's need.
The last is not always the least, tresorit should have been listed among the top 10 in our list but its our choice to feature it last for those who are patient enough to read until the 20th choice.
It is one of the best cloud storage app with a security system that has proven to stand the test of time. Free users are limited by 3GB while paid users are allowed full access to all tresorit cloud backup and storage services.
Click to go to Tresorit Official website.
We updated the list and replaced Wuala (who just closed down and recommended that their users switch over to Tresorit) with justcloud.
We are also test-running a new account on Mozy (http://mozy.com) to see how much a competent cloud storage service and potential dropbox alternative they will be.
Are there other cloud storage and online backup services that can easily be referred to as a drop box alternative which was left out on our list?
I am looking for a simple site to share documents and files for different subjects with students. On DropBox (free) I did OK but I could not restrict permissions, eg, a few students kept deleting files rather than downloading. Switched to pCloud which allows only a download link to be shared (rather than collaboration access), but not the ability to see a list of people the download link had been shared to (I have 320 students). They only do that for the full collaboration access.
Any ideas which option can meet these simple needs?
Bynder have also just released a new cloud storage service called Orbit (bynder.com/en/orbit) – which comes with up to 100GB free cloud storage (which is more than any of the ones in the list).
Yup, I definitely vouch for pCloud. Had been using them for almost a year and no problem at all. Sharing and storing had been an ease and really can feel the usefulness of the cloud and technology. I always look for a secure alternative rather than just any dropbox alternatives and not many filters out the choices based on security.


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30 Anime That Will Keep You Entertained When Bored
Watching anime is a very popular pastime for people of all ages. But, it can be hard to find the right series to watch. Here are some of the best Anime suggestions
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Anime is a prominent animation technique in Japanese cinema. Early anime films were primarily aimed at the Japanese market, and as such, many cultural allusions were specific to Japan.
Much of the genre is intended towards children; however, mature themes and subject matter can be found in anime films.
Almost all of today's popular anime are based on manga or Japanese comic books. Anime began to gain widespread popularity in the twentieth century, mainly owing to television shows such as Pokémon.
Do you want to know which anime are the finest of all time? Prepare yourself, because this list has everything you NEED! From highlighting the most prominent Japanese anime in the United States to analyzing the genre on the other side of the Atlantic, one thing is sure: anime is sweeping over the world.
Anything is imaginable in this universe. Animes have a charm of their own, with layers of complicated narratives weaved into a combination of action, adventure, part love tale, and all philosophy. Surprisingly, a growing subset of anime fans collects and live by anime quotes. The fanbase continues to expand and shows no signs of slowing down. Our list will most likely increase in the future, but for now, enjoy the 30 finest anime of all time!
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1 Erufen rîto
A humanoid test subject known as a Diclonius escapes from a lab someplace, aided by magical abilities. She actually walks through a sea of her own blood. She sinks into it after an unsuccessful attempt to stop her forever with a sniper.
A little later, the two cousins Kouta and Yuka see a nude female standing in the ocean with a strange pair of horns on her head. Without being able to speak anything other than 'nyu,' and appearing incredibly lonely and forlorn, the two take her to their home, name her... well, Nyu, and allow her to live with them.
They immediately discover, however, that Nyu is being pursued by some type of group. Will you accompany the cousins with the situation that they face?
2 Neon Genesis Evangelion
Evangelion takes place fifteen years after a global calamity, namely in the futuristic walled metropolis of Tokyo-3. Shinji is the protagonist, a young teenager recruited by his father Gendo to the shadowy organization Nerv to drive a massive bio-machine mecha dubbed 'Evangelion' into battle against monsters known as 'Angels.'
The series delves into the experiences and emotions of Evangelion pilots and Nerv members as they attempt to stop Angels from triggering additional cataclysms. Throughout the process, they are challenged to comprehend the ultimate causes of events and the motivations for human conduct.
3 Monster
Plot centers around Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese physician who is residing in Germany. His life is turned upside down as he becomes engaged with Johan Liebert, one of his previous patients who turns out to be a violent serial murderer.
Monster has received positive reviews from critics, with the manga receiving multiple accolades and the anime adaptation being dubbed one of the greatest of the decade.
4 Steins; Gate
The series is set in 2010 and follows Rintaro Okabe and his pals as they unintentionally discover a form of time travel that allows them to send text messages to the past, therefore affecting the present.
The plot and narrative of Steins; Gate was highly welcomed by critics; however, some criticized the pace in the first half.
5 Hunter x Hunter
The plot of this anime series revolves around a young kid called Gon Freecss, who finds that his father, who abandoned him when he was young, is a world-renowned Hunter, a licensed professional who specializes in fantasy activities such as identifying rare or undiscovered animal species, treasure hunting, scouting uncharted enclaves, or tracking down lawless persons.
Gon sets out on a mission to become a Hunter and, ultimately, discover his father. Gon meets other Hunters and experiences the otherworldly along the way.
6 No Game No Life
Due to its highly unique story and concept of a fantasy world where practically everything is regulated by specific laws that must be followed at all times, this amazing anime may be addicting for gamers.
Shiro and Sora, two brothers, are forcefully taken to a new planet ruled by games, where they must establish a lifestyle to live in a world where games are not so cool and innocent.
It is pretty difficult to summarise the plot of a series with hundreds of episodes. Still, we can assure you that the central protagonist, Luffy, will teach you a valuable life lesson.
He will educate you that if you resolve to accomplish something, you should give it your all and fight till the end of your life. This message alone elevates this animation.
8 Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass is a clever series that delves at free will. If an individual's 'hue,' when cloudy, can predict whether or not they would become a menace to society.
Detectives may continually read and transfer psychological data to calculate a person's crime coefficient using a unique weapon known as the Dominator. Dependent on how clouded a person's hue is, they will either be forced to undergo rehabilitation or killed immediately. Minority Report fans should watch this anime.
9 Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai
The exploits of a young traveling swordsman who stumbles onto a faltering martial arts school in Meiji-era Japan are the center of this wonderful series.
So, if you like dramatic characters, fantastic sword-fighting action scenes, a touch of history (the plot is set in the 1870s), and some philosophizing on living a life of violence versus peace. In that case, you should absolutely see this little gem.
10 Akame ga Kill!
According to reviewers, the first few episodes may be uninteresting, but as the storyline progresses, it becomes one of the most riveting combat anime you've ever seen.
The plot revolves around Tatsumi, a village kid who sets out on a voyage to the Capital to establish a name for himself and encounters Night Raid, an apparently hazardous organization of assassins. Will you accompany him on his adventure?
11 Inuyasha
Kagome, a modern Tokyo girl, stumbles over a doorway that carries her to medieval Japan, where she encounters the half-demon Inuyasha. She chooses to assist him in locating a magical gem and defeating the terrible monster Naraku.
With its beautiful blend of romance, humor, action-adventure, fantasy, and horror, Inuyasha has amassed millions of admirers worldwide and is regarded as an anime masterpiece.
12 One-Punch Man
One-Punch Man features a hero who can finish all of his battles with a single punch, which irritates him. You might be wondering what's so intriguing about that. Do you want to witness the hero struggle to slay his opponent? Not this time, at least.
Here, you will watch an overpowered hero striving to find a more powerful foe, fighting to rediscover the pleasure and adrenaline of conflicts he previously felt when he was weak. Was his training to become powerful has become worthless in the end? Watch the show to find out the answers.
13 Trigun
According to reviewers and fans, Trigun blends some of the funniest, most ridiculous, and smart conversations with intense drama and an emotional feeling of what could be considered terror. To give you a better understanding, the protagonist, Vash, is one of the most paradoxical characters in any anime you have ever seen.
He is a gunfighter who despises killing yet somehow does the killing often. He's nearly impenetrable but yet quite susceptible. He has the capacity to eliminate all life, but he is grieved when an insect dies. He is also the most sought-after guy on the earth, with a $60 billion double price tag on his head!
14 Samurai Champloo
The plot of this fantastic anime revolves around Jin, a classic and highly competent samurai; Mugen, an inventive and equally talented samurai; and Fuu, a girl who is a teahouse worker.
When Jin and Mugen are apprehended and ready to be beheaded, Fuu spares their lives and demands that they assist her in finding the Samurai Who Smells Like Sunflowers. I know you probably think the premise of this anime is straightforward and silly, but believe us when we say it's worth a go.
15 Tokyo Ghoul
Ghouls are frightful monsters who feast on human flesh. After nearly being killed in an attack, Kaneki changes into a half-ghoul, half-human hybrid and is forced to switch to their way of life in order to stay alive.
Is this a decent show? Yes, without question, but we recommend watching the censored version if you find gore upsetting.
16 Soul Eater
Most fans seemed to appreciate Soul Eater because it offers something fresh in terms of plot, setting, major character identities, and artistic style.
The Shibusen, a school for 'Weapons and Masters' in the fictitious town of Death City, Nevada, is central to the plot. To give you a better idea, a weapon in Soul Eater is a human born with the power to shift into a Weapon, not just another weapon, but the one they were born as.
17 Fullmetal Alchemist
Because of its highly emotional tale, Fullmetal Alchemist became one of the most popular anime in both the United States and Japan.
The plot centers around Edward and Alphonse Elric, who will go to any extent to bring their mother back from the dead, even trying human transformation. If you believe an anime series can not make you tear, try watching this one without crying.
18 Cowboy Bebop
Can you imagine if a genius could compile every fantastic movie you have ever watched into a single series? This is how many die-hard Cowboy Bebop fans perceive it.
Cowboy Bebop is a space western containing elements of film noir, gothic horror, creature feature, black humor, screwball comedy, spy action, crime, romance, tragedy, action, philosophy, science, spirituality, fatalism, optimism, and more. It caters to a wide range of tastes.
19 Code Geass
Code Geass is set in an alternate reality after the Holy Britannian Empire conquers Japan with their deadly new robot weapons, the Knightmare Frames, depriving Japan and its population of all rights and liberties and renaming the nation Area 11.
Lelouch is a Britannian prince who abandoned his claim to the throne when his mother was slain and has vowed to kill his father, the emperor and Britannia. It is always intriguing when familial issues collide with a desire for international conquest and dominance, isn't it?
20 Fairy Tail
In a world where magic is widely used and sold, a guild of members undertakes various missions in order to earn some money to pay the rent. Lucy, a divine spirit mage, Natsu, a fire dragon slayer, and Happy, a blue-winged cat, are among them. Welcome to Fairy Tail, where magic can get you anything.
21 Bleach
Kurosaki Ichigo, a high schooler, is unlike any child since he can see ghosts. He gained power upon colliding with a hollow in the woods.
So Kurosaki Ichigo's training and duties as a Shinigami, Soul Reaper, begin. If you loved The Sixth Sense, you would probably enjoy this series.
22 Sword Art Online
In the year 2022, gamers all around the world have gathered on opening day for Sword Art Online, a highly anticipated MMORPG that allows players to connect to a realistic virtual reality environment using special helmets known as Nerve Gear.
Kirito is one such gamer who, after spending a significant amount of time as a beta tester, is anxious to go back into battle and soon forms friends with newcomer warrior Klein. What comes next? You will have to watch the series to find out what makes this a great anime!
23 Naruto Shippūden
Naruto Uzumaki is a boisterous, hyperactive teenage ninja who yearns for praise and respect, as well as the position of Hokage, the village's acknowledged leader and strongest ninja.
The tale is incredibly stunning, with epic battles intertwined with profound passion and unexpected plot twists that will blow your mind.
24 Dragon Ball Z
After discovering that he is from another world, a fighter named Goku and his comrades are compelled to protect it against an invasion of extraterrestrial foes.
Dragon Ball Z, maybe the most recognized Asian anime of all time in the West, was and will always be one of the most influential cartoons ever made for many fans.
25 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, one of the finest anime series for adults, is about two brothers' pursuit for a philosopher's stone after an effort to resurrect their deceased mother fails and leaves them severely disfigured. This series is the highest-rated anime and 23rd highest-rated TV show on highly popular rating website, IMDb (Internet Movie Database).
It is a pretty rewarding series that manages to keep you interested throughout its 64-episode length. Furthermore, the brothers' closeness is heartwarming to witness.
26 Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan ranked as the finest action anime by Ranker, is a really groundbreaking anime. After his community is destroyed and his mother is murdered, young Eren Jaegar resolves to rid the world of the enormous humanoid Titans that have driven humankind to extinction.
On many levels, this is a genuinely amazing anime: the storyline, the images, the vision, and the mood. On paper, the fundamental notion of mindless giants eating people may sound stupid and even horrific, but witnessing it leaves you with a pretty different impression. It is a critical and commercial success. It has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
27 Dragon Ball
Another classic anime that became a global sensation and earned millions of admirers is Dragon Ball. The plot revolves around the exploits of a young kid named Goku as he seeks for seven dragon balls.
When these balls are connected, they may give the possessor any desire, and the rest is pop culture history.
28 Pokémon
So, what can we say about the legendary exploits of Ash Ketchum and his companion Pikachu, who journey throughout numerous locations in the hopes of being recognized as Pokémon masters that you don't already know?
Although Pokémon is not the finest or finest anime ever in terms of aesthetics or plot, it is unquestionably the most renowned and impactful on a worldwide scale.
29 Future Diary
The protagonist of this series is given a notebook that can foretell the future and is thrown into a battle with eleven others, with the final survivor becoming God. It is one of the most interesting storylines we have ever seen in anime history. Doesn't it sound great?
Future Diary is a fascinating series without question. Needless to say, sci-fi/anime enthusiasts will like the plot.
30 Death Note
In Japan, this highly grim series was chosen as the finest anime of all time. One of the things that many die-hard Death Note fans appreciate is that the protagonist is not your usual decent guy or your daily clichéd hero.
One of the reasons you will find this series so captivating is that it goes where few others have ventured to go in terms of a moral topic.
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The source does not provide the exact date for data collection or the age of respondents.
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