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Baked Goods

Whole foods baked goods haul  Crème brûlée: It was too sweet overall. It's nice to have a red ceramic little tray to keep however. The sugar on top completely melted and it wasn't hard and crispy as it should be. The vanilla cream filling was kind of nice still. I just wish the flavor was more balanced and more evenly spread throughout the whole dessert itself.  Yuzu cupcake: Most of the flavor was the frosting and the little sour flavor cream filling in the middle The cupcake cake itself was a little bit like cornbread ish... It wasn't all that at all. It's actually a sad excuse for a cupcake. It tried to model the flavor a little bit after key lime but kind of disappointing little hint of yuzu flavor itself. Otherwise I wouldn't go for this at all whatsoever.  Oreo cheesecake: The only thing that tastes good about it is the whip cream on top. And the only way to salvage this thing as a cheesecake itself is if you eat the cheesecake section by itself or with the wh
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Comic-con Prep List

Comic-con Prep List (Complete at least 3 days prior) 1) Filtered Water bottle (anti leak)  Collapsible cups if you going with a group If you're lucky you'll find people handing out promo drinks. Otherwise bring a good 24oz. 2) An outlet; (2012) but now they have a charging station and it will get packed. 3) Phone charger: wire and plug  (make sure it works) 4) Power Bank incase you can't plug for charge  5) Prepackaged food or not easily spoiled  (like bread, PB & J, or danish)   And candy or quick snack products, if you don't want to stop and eat. (Rice crispy, gornola bar, etc) 6) Book Bag / Large camping bag Make sure it's empty, and take a couple of large tote bags just in case.  With back support and chest stability straps would be best /// Or consider a wheelie cart.  And pack some napkins (wipe mouth and butt...) bathrooms aren't stocked or cleaned for the whole day when there's that many people at the convention.  7) Wear comfortable sneakers wit
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Credit Card Fraud / Identity Theft Victim Procedures

Notes for me, going through this crap ----  DONT FREAK OUT - READ THIS - I wish I had saw that first yesterday.  GO TO:   IdentityTheft.gov - Recovery Steps   More info. for assurance: How can I spot identity theft? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov) What do I do if I’ve been a victim of identity theft? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov) Usually, credit card companies provide free credit score and or credit report, with one of the 3 credit reporting bureaus within the United States. The 3 Major Credit Reporting Agencies: Equifax   Mail: P.O. Box 105788, Atlanta, GA 30348 Experian   Phone: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)  Mail: P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion Phone: 833-395-6938 Mail: P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016 1) Review credit card statements, highlight and then call credit card company and disputed unauthorized charges made on it (each card).  2) Get credit reports from all 3 credit unions (they don't all have the same in
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LIC Street Fair (Vernon Blvd.)

Last Saturday I ended up at the street fair in LIC, the Queens up and coming Manhattan. The street fair had around 5 street blocks sealed off, and it started as soon as I came out from the 7 train Vernon Blvd. Train Station.  Today, now Monday, I finally had time to tally the haul I took home. * 1 Black tote Bag (M/L) * 1 Grey string closing backpack  * 3 Mini snack bags of chips/cookies * 1 purple stone necklace  * 1 first aid kit * 1 Bookmark  * 1 energy drink * 1 large cup of milktea * 1 fresh coconut 🥥 to drink * A cup of hand crafted latte  * A card size plastic letter opener blade * 2 hooking with sanitizers and 1 with keyring  * 2 mini slingies  * 4 compact foldable mini fans (3 colors) * 1 blue cup cozy * 4 pens * 1 Oral-B toothbrush * 1 lip balm * 1 mini dental floss  * candies and lollipops  * 2 blue silicone card holders (phone case attachment accessories) * 1 ring attachment for phone case from Chun Yang Tea and cute bubble tea stickers * La Guardia CUNY tshirt (XL)    -Sm
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Bleaching (Black) Asian Hair at Home

YouTube Video Tips Is your hair natural or have processed hair color on it currently? Because the ladder requires color correction, which takes more work and more science in the mixing.  Supplies:  Vaseline, purple shampoo (color maintenance), a lot of lightener (less spotting),   ***** Metal Detox (hair prep primer) > Lightener > Toner (with a color wheel) > Developer ***** Apply color on dry hair, don't do it on wet hair because it'll dilute your bleach formula.  1) Pre-bleaching at home prep Clothing, towel, counter space used to mix and may come in contact with the bleach.  (Chair, floor, tarp it ! ) 2) To lighten hair color you must use bleach.  Bleach does not lather !! And don't comb hair with bleach. Bleach dries out after an hour, so nothing else will happen to your hair.  .......................... Sectioning Brassy  30 Volume works great.  Prep all done and now ready for application on the hair !  Do your roots last !! Hot roots due to heat from the scal
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Quarantine Friendly Grocery List

Powdered Milk, creamer  Instant coffee  Powdered drink mixes  Cereal Instant ramens!!! Lots of it... Dried and canned goods Ex: dried mushrooms, fruits, jerky (variety of dried meats) Ex: canned fruits, tuna,  Frozen seafood, meat,  Peanut butter, jam,  Dried grains: rice, quinoa Pasta Instant Oatmeal Soup stock/ bullion cubes or powder  Shelf stable milk Jiffy mix Cornmeal Flour, yeast, baking powder  Long shelf life veggies: Cabbages, potatoes, onion, spring onions Snacks: popcorn, nuts, granola bars, candies chocolate, cookies/crackers .... .... Toilet paper Paper towels  Soap Various Cleaning sprays (ex: veggie spray) ... ... Big fridge and a giant freezer box preferred 
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Ramen/Instant Noodles/ Cup Noodles

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Not bad, broth was good, noodles werent the best quality but can withstand more than 5 minutes in hot water and remain close to to al dente and not soggy. ********** Regrettabl purchase and puts the word "soba" to shame....never again. It tasted like soy sauce with hot water with a sprinkle of dried veggies, like they attempted to make an b.s. effort. 
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