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 Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:41 pm
Today I learned that... Username: Kamiki Topic: Geisha What's so interesting about that? Geisha have their history in Japan originating in the Edo era, and the tradition continues to this day. The more brightly colored, lavishly decorated Geisha are the maiko, or geisha in training. The house they belong to is called an okiya. Since the prestige of Geisha became world famous, especially after WWII, many prostitutes and courtesans started calling themselves "geisha girls," even though true Geisha do not participate in simple prostitution. Prize preferences: Koi Dragon Otter, Orange Koi Dragon Otter, Silver Dragon Koi Otter, Gold Koi Dragon Otter, reroll
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:46 pm
Today I learned that... Username: Kamiki Topic: tea farming/production What's so interesting about that? Camellia sinensis, the plant used to make green tea, actually as a large plantation in the US, in South Carolina. The US has tried tea production since colonel Georgia in the 1770s. There was brief success in Hawaii from 1887 to 1892, but eventually lost out to the production of coffee instead. However, in recent years there has been a revival in interest in using Hawaii to grow tea due to the decline in Hawaii's sugar production. Prize preferences: Koi Dragon Otter, Orange Koi Dragon Otter, Silver Dragon Koi Otter, Gold Koi Dragon Otter, reroll
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:51 pm
Today I learned that... Username: Kamiki Topic: koi What's so interesting about that? Koi fish are a common symbol in both Chinese culture and feng shui, often depicted in artwork, tattoos, furniture, and of course, live fish used in landscaping. The oldest known legend of koi is this: Chinese philosopher Confucius had a son in 533 B.C., and King Shoko of Ro presented to him a black carp (magoy). According to this legend, all modern day koi are descended from this magoy. Koi started being raised in rice paddies, primarily for food, in China until the art of koi keeping was taught to the Japanese, who then started to raise koi as pets in ponds in their gardens. Prize preferences: Koi Dragon Otter, Orange Koi Dragon Otter, Silver Dragon Koi Otter, Gold Koi Dragon Otter, reroll
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:38 pm
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:52 pm
Today I learned that...
Username: Cajmera
Topic: Green tea
What's so interesting about that? Green tea is a plant/beverage made from the un-fermented leaves of the tea shrub. It is lightly processed, so it has lower concentrations of caffeine than some other types of tea, like black tea. Green tea is the norm in many Asian cultures, including that of Japan. A powdered form of a certain type of green tea, matcha, is a popular flavoring for many snacks, including chocolate, and is the tea of choice for the Japanese tea ceremony. Green tea is high in anti-oxidants, and is found by many people to be a soothing beverage.
Prize preferences: Orange koi otter, silver koi otter, gold koi otter, black and red koi otter, reroll
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:35 pm
Today I learned that... Username: Odet Amo Topic: Koi What's so interesting about that? Koi are a species of domesticated carp that have been selectively bred for their colorful traits. Given a few generations of non selective breeding a pond of colorful koi can become commonly colored carp. This hardy fish has an average lifespan of 25 - 35 years but it isn't unheard of for them to live over 200 years! Meet the worlds largest koi at 4 feet long...kinda scary Prize preferences: 4,5,2,3
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:47 pm
I just won a pony in another game, but would like to still be considered for the familiars! <3 Thanks Roni x3
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:52 pm
Today I learned that...
Username: techabyte
Topic: Green Tea
What's so interesting about that? Not only is green tea delicious to drink, it also can be used in medicine! The tea can be extracted to be put in for herbal remedies. Such things it can heal includes headaches and arthritis! Also, weight loss is a thing. That's pretty cool!
Prize preferences: 4, 2, 5, 3, Re-roll
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Nyx Queen of Darkness Crew
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:52 pm
Nyx Queen of Darkness Today I learned that... Username: Nyx Queen of Darkness Topic: Koi What's so interesting about that? Koi isn't the actual name for these kinds of fish. They're called nishikigoi which translates to "brocaded carp". It's a fitting name since normally koi are used or ornamental/decorative purposes. The word Koi in Japanese sounds the same as the word used for "love" which koi have become symbolic of. Prize preferences: Orange with teapot, Gold with Teapot, Silver, Red, Seathi Today I learned that... Username: Topic: tea farming/production What's so interesting about that? In 1744, tea was first introduced into farming in North America in Savannah. In the southern states, there's a good-sized farm in South Carolina though most other states boast of only small growing plantations. Over the next few years, the plan is for most of the smaller places to increase their output by using some kind of mechanization Several other farms across the States are looking to become commercial. Prize preferences: Orange with teapot, Gold with Teapot, Silver, Red, Seathi Today I learned that... Username: Nyx Queen of Darkness Topic: geisha What's so interesting about that? In Kanji, the word for geisha is made up of two symbols. One of them means "art" and the other means "doer"--which explains that the job of a geisha is to entertain. Training for some geisha can start before five. In more recent years, some geisha have continued to entertain even after marriage--and some even after they had children! Prize preferences: Orange with teapot, Gold with Teapot, Silver, Red, Seathi Today I learned that... Username: Topic: Green tea What's so interesting about that? Green tea can help you to focus more through chemical reactions in the brain. L-theanine and caffeine are two of the ingredients that help increase brain function. It can also help prevent neurological affects later in life like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. There is some debate on whether or not green tea lowers your chances of getting cancer, but it can't hurt? Prize preferences: Orange with teapot, Gold with Teapot, Silver, Red, Seathi Today I learned that... Username: Topic: Japanese tea ceremony What's so interesting about that? A Japanese Tea Ceremony is also known as "Way of Tea". There's a ceremonial making of green tea called Matcha. There can be formal and informal tea gatherings. The formal one, called chaji can last for hours! Prize preferences: Orange with teapot, Gold with Teapot, Silver, Red, Seathi I'd like to be removed from the list. <3 Sorry for the bother.
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:54 pm
Today I learned that...
Username: techabyte
Topic: Koi
What's so interesting about that? Koi fish are native to Eastern Asia. There are over twenty different type of Koi. The difference is distinguished by color and scale type. It's also awesome that it's not on the endangered species list!
Prize preferences: 4, 2, 5, 3, Re-roll
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:57 pm
Today I learned that...
Username: techabyte
Topic: Geisha
What's so interesting about that? Geisha is a term meaning "artist" in Japan. They generally are used to entertain, be it in dance, music, or art. Another term for a Geisha is geiko. It is a term that is a location identifier; Geiko are from western Japan.
Prize preferences: 4, 2, 5, 3, Re-roll
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:01 pm
And... the list! Will roll momentarily! Those without numbers have won elsewhere. ^^
Nisshou H - Koi
Nisshou H - Tea production
Nisshou H - Geisha
Nisshou H - Tea Ceremony
Nisshou H - Green tea
Cajmera - Koi
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Koi
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Tea farming
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Geisha
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Green tea
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Tea ceremony
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Koi
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Geisha
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Tea ceremony
Wasteland Wyvern - Koi
Cheyriddle4 - Koi
Cheyriddle4 - Green tea
~Twilight...Angel~ - Green tea
Wasteland Wyvern - Green tea
Divena - Green tea
Divena - Tea ceremony
Divena - Geisha
~Twilight...Angel~ - Tea ceremony
Divena - Tea farming/production
~Twilight...Angel~ - Geisha
Divena - Koi
~Twilight...Angel~ - Tea farming/production
~Twilight...Angel~ - koi
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Tea farming
Sabin Duvert - Green tea
Mewsings of An Angel - Green tea
Mewsings of An Angel - tea ceremony
Mewsings of An Angel - geisha
Mewsings of An Angel - koi
CitrusCupcake - geisha
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - green tea
Cajmera - geisha
Angelique DelaMort - Green tea
Angelique DelaMort - Tea ceremony
Angelique DelaMort - Geisha
Angelique DelaMort - tea farming
Angelique DelaMort - koi
Devil NightShade - green tea
Devil NightShade - tea ceremony
Sleet Tempest Snape - geisha
Sleet Tempest Snape - koi
Sabin Duvert - tea ceremony
Sleet Tempest Snape - green tea
Sabin Duvert - geisha
Sleet Tempest Snape - tea ceremony
Sabin Duvert - tea farming
Sabin Duvert - koi
Sleet Tempest Snape - tea farming
Lunadriel - tea farming
Lunadriel - koi
Lunadriel - green tea
Lunadriel - geisha
Lunadriel - Tea ceremony
~Lady Kanna~ - tea ceremony
one over three - GREEN TEA OMG
Deejaye - tea production
Kyrieko - tea ceremony
Kyrieko - geisha
Calixita - tea farming
Calixita - koi
Calixita - geisha
Calixita - green tea
Calixita - tea ceremony
Rein_Carnation - koi
Rein_Carnation - green tea
Rein_Carnation - geisha
Rein_Carnation - tea ceremony
Rein_Carnation - tea farming
Kamiki - green tea
Kamiki - tea ceremony
Kamiki - geisha
Kamiki - tea farming
Kamiki - koi
Cajmera - green tea
Odet Amo - koi
techabyte - green tea
techabyte - koi
techabyte - geisha
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Revolutionary Roniel generated a random number between
1 and 76 ...
27!
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:02 pm
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Revolutionary Roniel generated a random number between
1 and 72 ...
20!
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:06 pm
Winners! 1. Mewsings of An Angel - Silver koi otter2. ~Twilight...Angel~ - Black and red koi otter3. 4. 5.
Nisshou H - Koi
Nisshou H - Tea production
Nisshou H - Geisha
Nisshou H - Tea Ceremony
Nisshou H - Green tea
Cajmera - Koi
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Koi
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Tea farming
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Geisha
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Green tea
Nyx Queen of Darkness - Tea ceremony
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Koi
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Geisha
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Tea ceremony
Wasteland Wyvern - Koi
Cheyriddle4 - Koi
Cheyriddle4 - Green tea
~Twilight...Angel~ - Green tea
Wasteland Wyvern - Green tea
Divena - Green tea
Divena - Tea ceremony
Divena - Geisha
~Twilight...Angel~ - Tea ceremony
Divena - Tea farming/production
~Twilight...Angel~ - Geisha
Divena - Koi
~Twilight...Angel~ - Tea farming/production
~Twilight...Angel~ - koi
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - Tea farming
Sabin Duvert - Green tea
Mewsings of An Angel - Green tea
Mewsings of An Angel - tea ceremony
Mewsings of An Angel - geisha
Mewsings of An Angel - koi
CitrusCupcake - geisha
~Latonia de la Courtel~ - green tea
Cajmera - geisha
Angelique DelaMort - Green tea
Angelique DelaMort - Tea ceremony
Angelique DelaMort - Geisha
Angelique DelaMort - tea farming
Angelique DelaMort - koi
Devil NightShade - green tea
Devil NightShade - tea ceremony
Sleet Tempest Snape - geisha
Sleet Tempest Snape - koi
Sabin Duvert - tea ceremony
Sleet Tempest Snape - green tea
Sabin Duvert - geisha
Sleet Tempest Snape - tea ceremony
Sabin Duvert - tea farming
Sabin Duvert - koi
Sleet Tempest Snape - tea farming
Lunadriel - tea farming
Lunadriel - koi
Lunadriel - green tea
Lunadriel - geisha
Lunadriel - Tea ceremony
~Lady Kanna~ - tea ceremony
one over three - GREEN TEA OMG
Deejaye - tea production
Kyrieko - tea ceremony
Kyrieko - geisha
Calixita - tea farming
Calixita - koi
Calixita - geisha
Calixita - green tea
Calixita - tea ceremony
Rein_Carnation - koi
Rein_Carnation - green tea
Rein_Carnation - geisha
Rein_Carnation - tea ceremony
Rein_Carnation - tea farming
Kamiki - green tea
Kamiki - tea ceremony
Kamiki - geisha
Kamiki - tea farming
Kamiki - koi
Cajmera - green tea
Odet Amo - koi
techabyte - green tea
techabyte - koi
techabyte - geisha
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