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112 comments \ @saloon 10 Jan \ yesterday

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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 11 Jan

Day 23 of posting mining earnings from the day before: 731 sats on 9Jan2024! Running total: 18,389 sats!

Yesterday's comment

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 11 Jan

Day 24's comment

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 11 Jan

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0 sats \ 4 replies \ @cryotosensei 11 Jan

Subject line: Nano tip to help your students pass their exams

It’s a scenario familiar to many: Your students take a long time to answer a few MCQs on their ISC practice paper. Or they finish it so fast that you know they just want to get it over and done with.

What’s going on? Our students haven’t “locked in” the important rules that govern pronunciation. The more persistent ones take pain to decode each syllable of every word. The less persistent ones give up and answer randomly.

How can I help? Introducing the Nano Tip Series, where Kai Le Sensei introduces a tip that will help you help your students read better and faster.

Nano Tip: When the letter ‘c’ is followed by these letters (a, o, u or anther consonant), it represents the ‘hard’ sound, /k/. Most students know this.

What they don’t know is that When the letter ‘c’ is followed by an ‘e’, ‘I’ & ‘y’, it ‘softens’ to a /s/ sound. This is true at the start of words (city, cent, cycle) and also at the end of words (rice).

What do I do with this nano tip? I picked up the following ‘c’ words from your specialisation while going through the Year 1 Orientation with 1S6. The soft ‘c’ words are highlighted in yellow, while the hard ‘c’ words are highlighted in blue.

These words may look simple, but I had to teach one 1S6 girl how to read ‘kitchen’. Always assume that they know nothing.

Mind-mapping Using Facility Services as an example, I asked ChatGPT to generate a mind map of pertinent ‘c’ words associated with electricity. These are high frequency words in the topic of electricity.

Mind-mapping is a powerful tool for students with dyslexia to build lasting connections between words.

When your students are familiar with pronunciation rules and high-frequency words, they feel more confident to pass their ISC exam.

Call to Action If you would like to work with me to a list of high frequency words categorised according to common pronunciation rules for your students, let me know. I will love to help. Xin Yi, the 2nd I/C of the Literacy Support Team, will help too.

Stay tuned for more nano tips from Kai Le Sensei!

30 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 11 Jan

As you're no doubt aware, every c in "Pacific Ocean" is pronounced differently.

453 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei 11 Jan

Cool! I actually never thought of Pacific Ocean this way haha. What do you happen to know about the silent c?

70 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 11 Jan

I wasn't sure what that is, so I did a quick search:

Silent C: The letter C is silent when it is in the letter combination of SC. Examples: scissors, ascent, fascinate, muscle. The letter C is also silent before the letters K and Q. Examples: block, puck, lock, acknowledge, aqua, acquit, acquiesce.

It doesn't help much to point out that those are all loan words, since 90% of English is loan words.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 11 Jan

You know what? I should have checked it myself, but I’m the kind who likes to learn incidentally from other people haha. Thanks for checking it out for me! Much appreciated

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @oraltosun 10 Jan

Here's the sauerkraut I just made.

https://m.stacker.news/11698

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Design_r 10 Jan

Please welcome ~Design! #384007

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

https://m.stacker.news/11690

726 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 10 Jan

So poetic how chaotic this ETF approval from the SEC is going...what a way to sign off their legacy, ushering the trojan horse into their own gates

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @aljaz 10 Jan

@k00b can we get filter for revenue in statistics

99 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 10 Jan

Yeah it's already an issue on GH I think

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

These posts always bring me joy.

#383748

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

@sn, isn't there a way to mute "ETF" ?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Ge 10 Jan

Everytime I come in here I feel like Marty Mcfly entering the saloon in back to the future 3 lol... anyways I use to be kind of shy mentioning in doing bitcoin stuff recently I came out of the shell and started to embrace it as me being the bitcoin guy lol tbh it's been a complete relief and a blessing and I look forward to what's to come this is where in my heart I feel this pull and God telling me to go do it and no fear is in my heart

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

case you missed it:

Bitcoin Transaction Average Confirmation Time => #383041

( It's not about the average 10 minutes of block production )

329 sats \ 2 replies \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan

Since I got into Bitcoin back in early 2020, there has not been a single day where I haven't thought incessantly about it.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @gmd 11 Jan

114 days ago i lost my cowboy hat...

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 10 Jan

Well, if have been doing it everyday since 2020 and still haven’t got addicted I guess you aren’t likely to…. lol

70 sats \ 4 replies \ @BlokchainB 10 Jan

Still need fees to come down. So many utxos to consolidate lol oops

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan

I am forever grateful I did this a year ago. Hope fees calm down for you (but I suspect not!!)

50 sats \ 2 replies \ @BlokchainB 10 Jan

Yeah I used my wallet to create sub accounts to pay for stuff in the near to medium term and now I’m like ehh all these small utxos haha went to go consolidate I’m like yikes.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @ek 10 Jan freebie

Keep in mind that too much consolidation is bad for privacy when you spend these utxos in the future.

I try to have utxos of all sizes. But it's a trade-off between tx fees and privacy.

Damn trade-offs, why can't things just be perfect.

But we shouldn't use onchain for spending anyway, I guess.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @BlokchainB 11 Jan

True maybe I’ll just leave it be. But it’s in a messy set up. They are all in 2of2 multisig addresses this making it more expensive on chain

290 sats \ 4 replies \ @RealCoachAndy 10 Jan

Howdy gang!!! Middle of the week and time to reflect on our strategies and see if we are getting the desired results, I apologize for writing so late in the day (noon here). Hope your day is going amazing and you're going strong, remember that you're important and what you do matters my friend. May your day be productive, successful and profitable. Keep on keeping on!! Be well and stay frosty gang!

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 10 Jan

Howdy coach. Hope you are well.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @RealCoachAndy 11 Jan

All is fantastic my friend!!! Appreciate it!! May yours be amazing as well

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @carlosfandango 10 Jan

Gotta keep on keeping on….

112 sats \ 0 replies \ @RealCoachAndy 10 Jan

The only way my friend, cheers!!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @PlebLab 10 Jan

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/pleblab-announces-topbuilder-a-unique-bitcoin-competition

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

Howdy!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinIsTheFuture 10 Jan

Gahhh. All day work meeting. It’s PI planning for those that work in IT. A two day marathon at work. In my free time shoveling out the snow dumping we got.

273 sats \ 4 replies \ @Lux 10 Jan

https://i.postimg.cc/pr6btvsR/lawsea.jpg

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @Natalia 10 Jan freebie

• Citizenship • Relationship • Worship •Hardship • Sponsorship • Scholarship •Championship •Censorship

wow, many ships - even relationship is part of the merchant world so it leads to marriage licenses and certificates? 🤯

Life Partner: Someone you plan to share life with, as if they are spouses but without being legally married.

Wife/husband: Legally married, contractual commercial partner.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lux 10 Jan

Ships (vessels) are governed by the Law of the Sea - Maritime, Admiralty, Merchant Laws In other words, by the UCC https://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @supratic 10 Jan

What's the relation between the two images SAIL and SALE?

1685 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lux 10 Jan

It's the same word phonetically. To put something for sale (sail). If you know most of commerce is done over the sea and the origin of commercial law, it's the same word.

2233 sats \ 13 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jan

I'm thinking about founding a parenting territory. Any thoughts from the saloon?

485 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

Excellent. I love giving unsolicited parenting advice.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 10 Jan

Hopefully you aren't opposed to giving solicited parenting advice.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

Not as fun but I will give it a shot. Haha.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 10 Jan

You know I would be a regular lol

485 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

It's a good topic, but are there enough stackers interested in it? I don't think so, but I could be wrong.

88 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jan

Are you interested in it? I've noticed parenting posts have done pretty well, but there haven't been a ton of them.

485 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

Maybe I'll read it and take part if there's nothing else of interest, for me of course. You've touched on the right point, I think it might work if there aren't too many posts, but if there aren't many posts you'll be wasting satoshis badly because you won't get the revenue to pay for the territory. As always, I could be wrong.

77 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jan

I certainly don't expect it to be profitable, although it would be nice to not lose too many sats on it. My hope is that it can be a place that ties the SN community together a bit more.

I'm a big advocate for relatively high posting fees, so that might balance out the low volume.

1264 sats \ 4 replies \ @Natalia 10 Jan freebie

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394 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jan

Those are all interesting ideas. Don't be shy about sharing your own thoughts either. Amateur opinions are always welcome.

I think there could be a lot of interesting cultural comparison discussions.

485 sats \ 2 replies \ @Natalia 10 Jan

I won't shy away from sharing my theory parenting 🤓 and it's nice having a place to ask the experienced ones:)

394 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 10 Jan

It's our duty to clear some of the landmines for those who come after.

1042 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia 10 Jan

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1165 sats \ 10 replies \ @satoshiplanet 10 Jan

Hey cowboys, I just beat my personal record, 20 days of keeping my hat on 🤠

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kr 10 Jan

🤠

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

Yee Haw

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @gmd 10 Jan

114 💪🤠

99 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

https://live.staticflickr.com/8370/8374941523_e845cf77cf_b.jpg

30 sats \ 4 replies \ @cryotosensei 10 Jan

On the other hand I’m trying to make it to 20 days haha

50 sats \ 2 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

The longest I've ever gone is six days without losing my hat. For me, the weekend is a break from technology. I hardly even watch television. We need that.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 11 Jan

Wow. What do you do on the weekends such that you can take a digital detox so effectively? Hiking?

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 11 Jan

Anything outdoors without a phone is effective. But my main activity is, whenever possible, being in person with family or friends. No phones allowed :)

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @satoshiplanet 10 Jan

💪🤠⚡

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

https://media1.giphy.com/media/9wTHSUODczIWG5BjTM/200w.gif

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @PlebLab 10 Jan

https://m.stacker.news/11560

Announcing Marc Mckirahan from Kraken as a TopBuilder mentor.

⌛️Only 3 days left to apply for TopBuilder: https://buff.ly/48aCp6L.

#Bitcoin #TopBuilder #BuildOnBitcoin

21 sats \ 4 replies \ @davidw 10 Jan freebie

Yeehaa, got the half-marathon run in. Will post proof of work later.

My goodness it was a struggle in 25ºC / 77ºF heat. Off to the fiat mines with cramped-up calves now.
So glad I impulse-bought a big fat watermelon on Sunday.
A reminder you guys & gals can help support our SN Satsraiser for Running Bitcoin. Still time to get your own run in. Thanks!

578 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

Yes David all of us in the great white north feel very sorry you had to run in (checks comment) 25ºC / 77ºF "heat", while we bask in negative temps, but congrats on the run and great job on the satsraiser.

50 sats \ 1 reply \ @davidw 10 Jan freebie

while we bask in negative temps

🥶 If only there was a way to transport energy at the speed of light to be able to share some warmth with you…

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 10 Jan

The sun is pretty good at that, unfortunately it doesn't like us this time of year.

272 sats \ 0 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 10 Jan

Great job 🫡

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TNStacker 10 Jan

Good morning Cowboys. Black ice out this way my son gets to hang out with Dad today.

Stack Sats and stay humble.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @AGORA 10 Jan

Today, WP stuff... #383130

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

[Suggestion] It should be possible to repost at least once without creating duplicate posts.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @supratic 10 Jan

it will be nice to have the option to boost posts always available, not only in that 10min inunitial timeframe

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

What would be the advantage of that?

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @supratic 10 Jan

to boost and re-boost post anytime, indefinitely. So for example, instead of having millions @ad's posts saying and spamming with the same message over an over again, you have one message that go up and down in the home (or specific territory) feed... until the creator get:

tired of boosting whet there's no conversion results, and
re-boost when there's conversion

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @smuglydawg 10 Jan

How is it already day 10 of the New Year? Crazy how time can just pass us by.

32 sats \ 4 replies \ @JerryGarcia 10 Jan

Half of my life I spent doin' time for some other fucker's crime The other half found me stumbling 'round drunk on Burgundy wine

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @random_ 10 Jan

Beware of being the roller when there's nothing left to roll...

71 sats \ 0 replies \ @Roll 10 Jan

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

The first step is to recognize the problem. And I think you've already done that.

8 sats \ 0 replies \ @JerryGarcia 10 Jan

Yes

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @macarena 10 Jan

🍿 + watching SEC memes

362 sats \ 4 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

https://m.stacker.news/11545

42 sats \ 2 replies \ @tomlaies 10 Jan

It's a government agency, what do you expect?

The password is probably a post-it note on the coffee mug on some old womans desk called Debra.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0fje0 10 Jan

Oddly spicific. Put a smile on my face, thanks.

15 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 10 Jan

https://www.copytrans.net/app/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/main-picture-meme-compressed.jpg

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia 10 Jan

good one!

1525 sats \ 18 replies \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan

Day 270 of snailposting everyday 'til BTC hits $100k.

...and 70 push-ups. (30 - 20 - 20)

__@_'-'

200 sats \ 5 replies \ @benthecarman 10 Jan

You brought your cowboy hat back and bumped me down a spot 😭

579 sats \ 4 replies \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan

I shall not rest until @siggy47's hat is MINE

150 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 10 Jan

I shall defend this hat with my life.

526 sats \ 1 reply \ @benthecarman 10 Jan

https://kagi.com/proxy/5bc.gif?c=mjYWTrG-ltpahFwILoggFW5WcpURYl1PC_NaHjDWWRn-MX3glBTaZSOdxUDdjhIz8kGIjOxJoWljrMhdHRIq6jRJCAVplYYxz67n0niaucY%3D

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 10 Jan

I was afraid it would come to this.

150 sats \ 0 replies \ @benthecarman 10 Jan

Down with siggy

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @BlokchainB 10 Jan

👍

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 10 Jan

🫡

92 sats \ 1 reply \ @mango 10 Jan

Day 51 of horseposting everyday

Horse Stance: 2 minutes x 2 set

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https://m.stacker.news/11551

max push-ups:30

71 sats \ 0 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 10 Jan

🫡

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 10 Jan

You nearly got out of these… good job!

33 sats \ 5 replies \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan freebie

I would say that yesterday's drama was very much worthy of 69.

Anywho, I'm going to go dark for the next 24 hours. This ETF soap opera is extremely entertaining, but it's distracting me from work and I gotta stack while the going's still good.

I stand by my bet that we hit ATH before halving. Maybe even before day 300 if the inflow estimates I've seen are accurate.

75 sats \ 3 replies \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan

Anywho, I'm going to go dark for the next 24 hours

I failed.

50 sats \ 2 replies \ @carlosfandango 10 Jan

Doh!

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @orthwyrm 10 Jan

this place is too fun

71 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 10 Jan

It is. Although I worry I am here just procrastinating - I once watched a pigeon trying to eat a peanut M&M for 5 mins… that was clearly about avoiding work.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @nikotsla 10 Jan

Focus on work :)

100 sats \ 0 replies \ @deletedd 10 Jan

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686 sats \ 3 replies \ @Natalia 10 Jan freebie

with all the hype and noise these days, sometimes I don't even know what's there to happy about - not like many people and shops are accepting Bitcoin and we can pay everything in sats?