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Yes, raw cashews (in their shells, unprocessed) are toxic/irritating due to urushiol and related compounds in the shell. The shell contains CNSL (cashew nut shell liquid), which includes urushiol—the same oily allergen found in poison ivy, poison oak, and mango skins. It causes severe skin rashes, blisters, and irritation on contact (sometimes called "cashew picker’s disease.) If the oil contaminates the kernel (e.g., poor processing), it can cause issues if eaten, though this is rare in commercial products. Commercially sold "raw" cashews are safe because processing (heat treatment shelling) removes/neutralizes the toxin. You should not eat cashews straight from the shell or truly unprocessed ones. In short, the complex processing is what makes cashews edible and marketable Typical processing steps (variations exist by region and facility, e.g., India, Vietnam, Africa):Harvesting: The cashew apples and attached nuts fall or are picked. The nut is separated from the apple (the apple is often used for juice or other products). Drying: Raw nuts in their shells are sun-dried for 2–3 days (or more) to reduce moisture to ~8–10%. This prevents mold during storage. Cleaning and Grading: Debris is removed, and nuts are sorted by size. Heat Treatment (Roasting/Steaming): The shells are roasted or steamed. This makes the shell brittle for easier removal and helps release or neutralize oils. Methods include dry roasting, oil-bath, or steam. Shelling: The tough outer shell is cracked (often by hand in traditional setups or machines). This is labor-intensive. The shell contains cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a corrosive oily substance.

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Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I feel alone. Sometimes it feels as if nothing you do really makes a difference. But a year and a half ago, when I started this journey, I made a promise to myself and to the animals. I promised that no matter how hard it gets, I would never stop and never give up. There have been many days when I wanted to walk away. Days when the heartbreak felt too heavy, the struggles too much, and the loneliness overwhelming. But I do not make promises lightly. So I will keep going. I will push through the tears. I will push through the exhaustion. I will push through the moments when I feel like I am standing alone. Because giving up is not an option. The animals are still there. They still need someone to fight for them, to see them, to love them, and to remind them that they matter. And as long as I have breath in my body, I will keep that promise.

Your old phone in that drawer is a free 24/7 security camera. not e-waste. not a paperweight. Cracked screen, 3 years old, doesn't matter. Took me 2 minutes to set up and it works better than ring. Here's exactly how (no subscription, no hardware):

The @Our_DA rejects statements made by Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile in a recent News24 interview regarding SAPS members allegedly linked to the taxi industry. Any suggestion that these allegations only came to SAPS’ attention after they were publicly reported is inaccurate. This matter has been repeatedly raised with SAPS leadership, the Minister of Police and through parliamentary oversight processes over an extended period. This matter has been known to SAPS for more than two years. Earlier this year, I formally wrote to National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, raising these concerns and calling for decisive intervention. Despite several follow-ups, there was little evidence of meaningful action being taken. I subsequently escalated the matter to Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Dimpane, and only thereafter did we begin to see progress. The issue was also repeatedly raised in Parliament and brought to the attention of the Minister of Police. It was neither concealed nor newly discovered. The reality is that whistleblowers approached me because they had lost confidence in internal reporting channels. They came forward with allegations that SAPS members who held interests in the taxi industry remained in positions where they were expected to police matters directly affecting that sector, including taxi violence, extortion and organised crime. We now know that more than 20 members are facing criminal charges and that at least 10 members have resigned. Furthermore, last week an additional four SAPS members were reported to us, and those allegations are currently being pursued. These developments do not point to proactive action by SAPS. Instead, they demonstrate that persistent whistleblower disclosures, parliamentary oversight and public scrutiny compelled action that should have been taken much earlier. This is not an attack on honest police officers. It is a defence of them. The vast majority of SAPS members serve with integrity and deserve a police service free from corruption, conflicts of interest and undue influence. The Minister of Police and SAPS leadership must now provide clear answers to several critical questions: When did SAPS first become aware of these allegations? Why was no meaningful action taken after the matter was formally raised? Who failed to act? How many SAPS members across South Africa have interests in the taxi industry? And how many of those members are deployed in units responsible for policing taxi violence, organised crime, extortion and public order? The DA will continue to pursue this matter and hold those responsible accountable. Our oversight work will not end in the Western Cape. Similar inquiries will be undertaken in other provinces to determine whether these concerns extend beyond a single region. I also encourage honest police officers and whistleblowers who are aware of similar conflicts of interest or wrongdoing to come forward, including anonymously where necessary. Information can only be acted upon when it is brought into the open, and those who speak out play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the police service. This matter cannot stop in the Western Cape. It must now be investigated on a national scale. South Africans deserve a police service that enforces the law impartially, not one where some members are alleged to profit from the very industries they are tasked with policing.

Merapi, Indonesia this evening...

Nelson does not know that the big black animal he shares a field with once carried a rider down the Mall through a wall of sound and never flinched. Nelson does not know about the state funeral, the slow march, the drums, a nation watching through its tears. Nelson knows that the big one is warm to stand beside on a cold morning, that he does not hog the good grass, and that he goes oddly soft when a particular man appears at the gate. Nelson has assessed Hector thoroughly, the way a donkey assesses everything, and filed him under: fine. Large, but fine. It is the highest honour Hector has ever been paid, and the only one that asked nothing of him in return.

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May GOD shepard the souls of these incredible Americans — and watch over their families.

President Trump and the entire Administration are grateful to the @FBI, @SecretService, and every heroic member of law enforcement who works tirelessly to keep us safe. Thanks to their efforts, UFC Freedom 250 will be remembered as one of the greatest sporting events in history.

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Massive flash flood in Almolonga, Quetzaltenango in Guatemala last night.

One of these people is an 83 year old Priest who held up a sign expressing her right to free speech. The other has decapitated his political enemies with a knife. Guess which the UK government calls a terrorist, and which gets invited to number 10 for dinner.

Oil is going to get a lot cheaper The Brent crude oil price broke through the $80 level this afternoon. This is before any increase in oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The price will continue to fall over the next few days and could fall below $70 a barrel within a few days. This means a rapid decline in fuel and energy prices worldwide, lower inflation and a global economic injection. The issue of oil prices and the Iran crisis has been misanalyzed by many analysts for months. The global oil market is more diverse than ever before. Production in Latin America is rising sharply and will continue to rise. The same in the USA, Canada and some countries in West Africa. OPEC is losing its hold on international oil prices and markets and the result will also be higher production in countries like the UAE. South Africa's problem is the country's loss of refineries (most have closed). This is a disgrace and increases the price of fuel in our country and creates many other risks. Time for the private sector, civil society and political parties to make this loss and the reasons for it a national issue and for solutions to be found. Petrol and diesel should cost less than R20 per litre in South Africa.

HOUSING SUPPLY LIST The federal government has Very Specific requirements that your agency MUST follow for furnishing each refugee’s apartment. As well as what core services you MUST receive. These items are deducted from your $2450 per person budget so it will usually be the bare minimum as far as quantity & quality. 🛍️ If you get more than these, it’s usually extra donations and should NOT be deducted from your budget. 📸 Please take photos & videos of your entire apartment upon arrival, open every drawer and closet and document Everything. 🪑 Furniture, household items and clothing listed need not be new, but must be clean, in good condition, and functional. 🛋️Keep in mind: for some items such as a couch they do have up to 30 days to provide it. 📧 If you find that a lot of these items are missing then you Must write an Email with proof to your agency to document & report this. 💰 There has been Many instances of refugees being charged for items that were Not supplied. 🧾 It is your right to ask for all the detailed receipts of any purchased items. ‼️🥪 They must give you FOOD 🥘 ‼️🆘 A case worker Not providing a newly arrived refugee with food is Extremely unlikely, irregular and an immediately reportable offense! ‼️ The following items MUST, BY FEDERAL LAW, be provided by EACH agency, they are contractually obligated, it’s not a choice or up to them. ‼️ FURNITURE 🛏️ Bedding (bed frame and spring, or equivalent, and mattress) appropriate for age and gender composition of family. 🧺One set of drawers, shelves, or other unit appropriate for storage of clothing (in addition to closet, unless closet has shelving to accommodate clothing) per family. 🪑One kitchen table per family, One kitchen chair per person 🛋️ One couch per family, or equivalent seating (in addition to kitchen chairs) 💡 One lamp per room, unless installed lighting is present. KITCHEN ITEMS 🍴 One place setting of tableware (fork, knife & spoon) per person 🍽️ One place setting of dishes (plate, bowl and cup) per person 🍳 Pots and pans: at least one sauce pan, one frying pan, one baking dish 🥣 Mixing/serving bowls 🥄 One set of kitchen utensils (such as spatula, wooden spoon, knife, serving utensils, etc.) 🥫Can opener 🍼Baby items as needed LINENS ETC. 🧺One towel per person 🛌One set of sheets and blankets for each bed, One pillow and pillowcase for each person. ⏰ Alarm clock (cellphone with alarm clock is ok) 📝 Paper, pens and/or pencils 💡 Light bulbs 🧹CLEANING SUPPLIES 🧼 Dish soap 🧼 Bathroom/kitchen cleanser 🧽 Sponges or cleaning rags and/or paper towels 🧺 Laundry detergent 🗑️ Waste baskets 🧹 Mop or broom 🗑️ Trash bags TOILETRIES 🧻 Toilet paper 🧴 Shampoo 🧼 Soap 🪥 One toothbrush per person Toothpaste 🪒 Personal hygiene items as appropriate 🍛FOOD ‼️Must be Available on arrival: culturally appropriate, ready-to-eat food PLUS at least one day's worth of additional food supplies and staples (including baby food as necessary). Within one day of arrival: food or food allowance and continued food assistance until an individual or family is able to provide food for himself, herself or themselves. ————— 💡 If you are coming with no or very little money Please tell your case worker asap! 🛒If they take you grocery shopping - stock up for at least a week or two. Go with a list and don’t let them rush you. They will use an agency CC and this will be deducted from your $2450 pp budget. 🍎 Ask for a list of all the food banks around you!! 🆘 Document and report issues Immediately by Email !

Britain now arrests more people for social media posts than China, Russia, and Turkey combined nearly matching the rest of the top 10 countries combined Britain really leads the world on these thought crimes Insane how the UK, which used to be a free country, turned out to be so totalitarian