beautiful freshwater lake situated in the sierra nevada mountains. largest alpine lake in north america and the 2nd deepest lake in the united states (1,645ft. at its deepest). it falls on the border of nevada and california (about 2/3 of the shoreline is on the california side) and is an ever-popular tourist attraction. looks like a big footprint! only has only one outlet, which is the truckee river, and drains to pyramid lake in nevada.

jefferson davis had served as congressman, senator, and secretary of war in the u.s. government. after the 1860 presidential election, he hoped southerners would accept lincoln as their leader. but when his own state of mississippi joined six others in forming the confederacy and chose him as president, davis felt obligated to serve.

the cancer of today's world.

reminds me of istanbul and its traffic. i'd rather live in istanbul though *

must-see places:

marshall beach
lands end
filbert steps
golden gate bridge
baker beach
sutro baths
crissy field
arsicault bakery
16th avenue tiled steps
b. patisserie
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palace of fine arts image image
dragon gate
saigon sandwich
marin headlands
oliveto cafe & restaurant
dolores park
bi-rite creamery
tartine bakery
dandelion chocolate
urban putt
taqueria el farolito
la ciccia
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saison
fisherman's wharf
ghirardelli square
san francisco premium outlets
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one of europe's most cosmopolitan cities. you can survive without knowing german and english if you speak turkish. tempelhof airport is my favorite place to spend entire day.

a dislike of humankind.

– 10% of the world lives on <$1.90 a day.

– at 3.75 tons, the rai stone is the world's heaviest currency.

– $21 trillion is thought to be hidden in overseas tax heavens.

– $80.9 trillion estimated amount of money in existance today.

– $216 billion cash reserves held by apple in april 2016, out of $1.7 trillion held by us nonfinancial companies at that time.

– 80% of small business start-ups fail due to poor cash flow management.

– $1.2 trillion the amount of us currency in circulation.

– $6.7 trillion the amount the us government spent in 2016.

– 1668 the year that the oldest central bank in the world, the swedish riksbank, was established.

– 31% of total global debt is owed by the us.

– 70% of the richest americans claim to be self-made.

–57,000 number of credit unions in 105 countries around the world.

"love and hatred are not blind, but are blinded by the fire they bear within themselves."
"two thousand years have come and gone--and not a single new god!"
friedrich nietzsche

a very delicious rice dish. azerbaijani version:
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but uzbek version is one of my favorite dishes:
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said when two people inadvertently say the same thing at once.

there are many signs that someone may be toxic, and the specific signs can vary depending on the individual and the situation. some common signs that someone may be toxic include:

– they are constantly negative or pessimistic, and seem to enjoy causing drama or conflict. for example, they might make sarcastic comments or try to stir up arguments with others.

– they are manipulative or controlling, and try to make others do things their way. for example, they might try to guilt trip others into doing things for them, or use their influence or power to get what they want.

– they are selfish and only think about their own needs and wants, without considering the needs and feelings of others. for example, they might cancel plans with others at the last minute if something more convenient or enjoyable comes up for them.

– they are not supportive or understanding, and are unwilling to listen to or help others. for example, they might dismiss others' concerns or problems as being unimportant or overly emotional.

– they are quick to anger or become aggressive, and may use insults or threats to get their way. for example, they might raise their voice or use derogatory language when they are upset.

–they are unreliable or irresponsible, and do not follow through on their commitments or responsibilities. for example, they might frequently be late or forget to do things that they said they would do.

the hawk tuah girl.
(see: hawk tuah)

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currently in prison, but maybe (hopefully) the new president of turkey in 2028.

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