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(102 KB, )the fact that you faggots are discussing interracial bullshit but one thread away from my serious 2hu discussion threads on the front page of /jp/ makes me utterly lividgo diei hope jav threads get banned from /jp/The quality of posts in /jav/ have gone off a cliff. I have no idea what happened.File:
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(1.1 MB, )Do not hack hack the Remi.Post the invisible one.flan boobieI am a Fan of the Flan!File:
(278 KB, 800x600)Previous thread: &&[New to the Game? Read first, ask later]Wiki:EN: EN: http://en.kancollewiki.netJP: http://wikiwiki.jp/kancolle/Recent Updates: /wiki/Recent_UpdatesKanColle STAFF Twitter: /KanColle_STAFFAnon's guide to KanColle: /ec862KsGComment too long.
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to view.No way, she looks too good be drawn by Ayaki.File:
(286 KB, 625x800)Guys I have taken a bit of a break from the game for a while. The last event I played was the Iowa event. So a little less than a year break.Can you give me a quick update on everything that changed since then? Any important mechanic changes or new meta ships like Abubear being released?Sugimoto or Oguchi seems to be the artist's pseudonym, or at least that is what danbooru says.The artist draws the Abyss mooks and trash mobs.Frankly, it's hard to tell sometimes who drew which Abyssal, because it looks like Akira copied a lot of the design concepts from this guy in the very beginning. Than this artist started to copy Akira as time went by, like his very clean, and softer Ne-class design.Just one: opASW mechanics, that's all.Say, which stage has a difficulty spike? E-1 and E-2 are breezy so farFile:
(961 KB, )Previous thread: All AKB sub-groups and related *48/*46 groups welcome.FAQ: /y0xcf3Pt&News(05/06) Fukuchi Rena graduation ceremony(05/06-07) SKE48 National Tour 2017(05/08) Okamoto Naoko graduation ceremony(05/09-14) Nogizaka46 3rd gen Live at AiiA 2.5 Theater Tokyo(05/12) Thumbnail Stage First Performance at AKB48 Theater(05/18) Zankokuna Kankyakutachi start.(05/24) Nogizaka46 3rd album (Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume)(05/27) Fujie Reina graduation ceremonyComment too long.
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to view.Why do you think she cut her hair? The guy she was fucking got tired of her.SOURCE?HKT48 Documentary (@42:18)&&subs are out since October 11, 2016File:
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(91 KB, )Any and all idol groups are welcome in this thread. If you have any new and unknown and weird idol groups to share, this is the place to do it.&NEWSHamu banned hugs at chekis&RECENT MV SELECTIONDesu Rabbits『DesumaSpring』 https://youtu.be/ad47As_rDfwAvandoned『Hello』 https://youtu.be/zN9NThhVLT8Zenbu Kimi No Sei Da 『Wagamama Shinsei Hominina』 https://youtube.be/hWX4NnVeEgYThe Nyantoka Nyaruzu『Chikyuu ga Tonikaku Kawatteru』 https://youtu.be/4fBe6NgAQ5I········· 『Noised Memory』 /watch?v=StFjjdkCBrkGuso Drop 『Painfully violent』 https://youtu.be/I-pZmNt6MoELadybaby 『Lady Baby Blue』 https://youtu.be/TwcK4ZHrG_oNeu-chan 『Oyasumi Luna Moth』 https://youtu.be/x7Fr2167mWoComment too long.
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(122 KB, 900x1200) I have a theory that the VMO boys are in love with Hachi and KanaFile:
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(618 KB, )whyits probably some image sticker on the app or something? They have no idea that its some shitty meme in the west.File:
(109 KB, 640x480)Aizu-Wakamatsu Train Station Camera, rest in peace. For now.湯野上温泉駅 Yunokami-Onsen Station:http://www.shimogo-live.jp/rtmpt://114.160.7.45/livepkgr/live-cam003 別所温泉駅 Bessho-Onsen Station:http://live.ueda.ne.jp/bessyo.htmlOld pastebin:/WGqBmfrwPreviews threads:&&147 replies and 69 images omitted.
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(17 KB, 687x544)I've been getting this since yesterday...I guess it is some problem with the site. The camera is working, though. Try watching it through some player with rtmpt://114.160.7.45/livepkgr/live-cam003How to use streamlink?File:
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to view.Here's my take on it:/Lipastomies/BMS-ASCThe explanation is still very much wip, but it should give you a pretty good idea on how I did it. Also contains plans.Enjoying the game is cheating honestlyYou can rest easy there. There's not a soul on earth who enjoys this nightmare game.This page specifically:/Lipastomies/BMS-ASC/wiki/Building:-The-Turntable-AssemblySteel Edge is easy, but you have to have unlocked it in the previous unlock event.File:
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(155 KB, )That size difference/watch?v=pEGN7Hmf55IHoriPro girls some years agoFile:
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(234 KB, 564x564)What are your favourite theme songs from Touhou games? I really like most of them but this would be my personal top 5.Boss theme:1. Kaguya - Lunatic Princess2. Alice - Doll Judgement ~ the Girl Who Played with People's Shapes3. Okuu - Solar Sect of Mystic Wisdom ~ Nuclear Fusion4. Primsriver Sisters - Phantom Ensemble5. Satori - Satori Maiden ~ 3rd Eye Stage theme:1. IN Stage 5 - Cinderella Cage ~ Kagome-Kagome2. PCB Stage 2 - The Fantastic Legend of Tohno3. MoF Stage 3 - The Gensokyo the Gods Loved4. EoSD Stage 3 - Shanghai Teahouse ~ Chinese Tea5. UFO Stage 4 - Interdimensional Voyage of a Ghostly Passenger Ship29 replies and 5 images omitted.
to view.Not him but it might have to do with the abuse of the spoiler functionEoSD soundtrack always brings a good feeling of nostalgia, especially the menu theme songIn no particular orderBoss theme:&Venerable Ancient Battlefield - Suwa Foughten FieldMajestic is probably the one word I'd use to describe it, it gives off a powerful sense of majesty which works perfectly.&Satori Maiden ~ 3rd EyeDissonant, slightly weird and twisted and extremely memorable like a trauma, it's also really catchy.&Emotional Skyscraper ~ Cosmic MindAn extremely emotional theme and it's just a really flowery theme that gives off a clear enlightened feel.&Bhava-agra As Seen Through a Child's Mind It has certain beautiful childish heavenly feel to it that is hard to describe.&The Lost EmotionFeels kind of like one of ZUN's more complicated boss theme whilst at the time feeling slightly empty? Seems appropriate for a character who has difficult sorting out her own emotions.Comment too long.
to view the full text.Look out guys I'm posting fighter stuff:/watch?v=JibWhc5kFrMDisco fish has better boss fight music than the actual boss.In Sanae's theme, I really love the 4 high-pitch notes right before the main melody kicks in (at around 0:46)I've been thinking about which soundtracks were my favorites and why I liked them, so I ended up autistically writing up my thoughts on them.TD: One of my favorite game soundtracks in general. It adds so much to the dreamlike atmosphere this game has and manages to be simultaneously relaxing and rhythmic. I love every single song in this one.MS: An interesting mix of energetic and emotional tunes, all of which are memorable and fantastic. I feel like ZUN put his soul into this game since he thought this would be his last.UFO: This game has such a bubbly and upbeat soundtrack that reminds me a lot of Kirby. Love all of these songs as well.MoF: The music and the warm color pallette capture the feeling of autumn perfectly. A lot of fan favorites in this one and I can see why.LLS: Like TD, there's a dreamlike atmosphere going on, but more so a surreal one than a relaxing one. The hardware limitations give it this personality, with limited pallettes and FM synthesis making it feel otherworldly. It also hosts some of my personal favorites like Alice Maestra and Dream Land.PoDD: The heavier emphasis on dialogue and varied compositions give the cast a lot more character than the rest of the PC98 and early Windows games. There's a lot of variety in the soundtrack to reflect this.LoLK: ZUN really captured the space shooter feel in this one. The songs are catchy and fast-paced but use more subdued and synthetic instruments. It has an experimental style similar to TD which fits nicely.Comment too long.
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(2.7 MB, )Denpa song English guide:http://denpa.omaera.orghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denpa_songMusic downloads:/RapeTheLolis/denpasongDenpa song bot (new songs every day):/dempa_botBlogs:http://sciandeng.//denpanosekaiComment too long.
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(41 KB, 488x198)This was bingo for the .txt file, and so thanks again to previous post.Neat. Thanks.File:
(599 KB, )Toromi has some cute packaging.Those fat stains had me fooled for a second.I love track 5. Cute really is justice.File:
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(362 KB, 774x720)Satoshi Urushihara.Oh, that artist draws a lot of Yuzusoft stuff, thought it looked familiar. And very soft too. So soft.Gordan RamseyGreat thread.File:
(826 KB, )Visual Novel translation status&Aiyoku No Eustia - 8.24% Translated, 5.58% editedAmagami - 1st day patch Released for PS2/PSP, & original edition scenario scripts translated (93.8%)&AstralAir - 100% translated, release a long ways offClover Day's - Common + 4 routes done, last route 348/711 KB translatedDaitoshokan - 100% translated and edited, images, engine work and QC remainGakuen Heaven 2 - Demo released&Hatsukoi 1/1 - Midori+Runa+Kyou+Maya routes patch released, Yukino 35.00% translated, overall 91.47% translatedHeart no Kuni no Alice - 85% translated, 3rd partial patch releasedHemoimo - Trial text translatedJunketsu Megami-Sama - partial patch releasedKanojo to Ore to Koibito to -
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(386 KB, 752x1039)The last we had went pretty well, so let have another.How difficult is it for humans to perform danmaku battles? We only know of 3 that can do it so far, Reimu, Marisa, and Sakuya,(and technically Sanae,but she also a God) but is it really that hard? What would the requirement be: flight and someway to perform Spellcards, so if someone could let say shoot bullets and fly could that partake in these fights?14 replies and 4 images omitted.
to view.Literally all you need is some method of flight and a way of producing masses of non-lethal projectiles. Easy for magicians, priests, or spirits, not so easy for Farmer Joe.&non-lethalI don't think danmaku has to be non-lethal - it seems like Sakuya's knives could easily kill someone, and that's not to mention the actual suns that Okuu likes to throw around. There's nothing in the spell card rules about battles having to be non-lethal, either: Just that you can't kill a human after the battle is over even if you won. Although it does raise the question of why no one ever seems to die or even suffer serious injuries in a spell card battle.https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Perfect_Memento_in_Strict_Sense/Draft_of_Spell_Card_Rules&It doesn't have to be magic. Sakuya uses kitchen knivesBut in order to throw more than 50 knives per second, you need some sort of magic. I don't think Sakuya throws knives with her hands the same way regular knife throwers in circuses do.There has to be some magic involved. Not even talking about what carrying millions of knives under your skirt would be like. My guess is that she is carrying a small amount of knives and magically duplicate them and they somehow vanish not long after the impact.Sakuya stops time and throws a ton of knives during the stopped time, like DIO does. Although unlike DIO, she can actually stop time long enough to go gather a lot of individual knives, which is how she uses so money.Stopping time = magicBut anyway, I don't think she just stop time to then throw knives like a normal person would do with their hands (like one would throw a ball); I'm pretty confident she make the knives appear and use some magical force to propel them.File:
(626 KB, )This thread is for all Hello! Project groups and soloists, old and new.モーニング娘。'17『BRAND NEW MORNING』(Morning Musume。'17[BRAND NEW MORNING])https://youtu.be/2Z-3jHbbcZUモーニング娘。'17『ジェラシー ジェラシー』(Morning Musume。'17[Jealousy Jealousy])https://youtu.be/XdV88f-OxCAモーニング娘。'17『モーニングみそ汁』(Morning Musume。'17[Morning Miso Soup])https://youtu.be/51FbTQ1DUWM℃-ute『ファイナルスコール』(℃-ute[Final Squall])https://youtu.be/2l8-eUEO-qA℃-ute『To Tomorrow』(℃-ute[To Tomorrow])https://youtu.be/jG3S3BnxaR8℃-ute『The Curtain Rises』(℃-ute[The Curtain Rises])https://youtu.be/n_K8bSpDw9UComment too long.
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(54 KB, 375x500)I'd buy it.cutecutecutecutecutePut her pants (and definitely not a skirt) back on right now!File:
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WHO highlights the high global cost posed by unaddressed hearing loss
3 March 2017 ? GENEVA: On the occasion of World Hearing Day, 3 March 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) is drawing attention to hearing loss, its economic impact and the cost-effectiveness of interventions to address it. 360 million people worldwide have di 32 million of them are children. Factors contributing to hearing loss include genetic causes, complications at birth, certain infectious diseases, chronic ear infections, the use of particular drugs, exposure to excessive noise and aging.
This year the theme of World Hearing Day is “Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment”. In a new report released today, Global costs of unaddressed hearing loss and cost-effectiveness of interventions, WHO estimates that lack of attention towards hearing loss poses an overall annual cost of 750 billion international dollars globally. The financial costs to the health sector alone are 67-107 billion international dollars every year.
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In some settings strategies to prevent hearing loss are well-established, and the actions taken in those settings have resulted in financial savings and significant return on investment. The establishment of early intervention programmes is improving access to ear and hearing care services generally. Moreover, technology is available to detect hearing loss at the earliest stage of development. When their needs are met, people with hearing loss are better able to access education, learn skills and be employed.
WHO’s new report focuses on solutions for lowering the prevalence and mitigating the impact of hearing loss. It highlights cost-effective strategies, namely: prevention through early identification and treatment of ear infections and reducti
early intervention programmes that help identify hearing loss through the screening of newborn and school-aged children and adults above 50 provision of appropriate hearing devices, accompanied with rehabilitation.
“Unaddressed hearing loss poses a great challenge not only for those who are affected by it, but also for their families, communities and countries,” says Dr Etienne Krug, Director of the WHO Department for Management of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention. “Cost-effective interventions can reduce the impact of hearing loss and ensure that people with hearing loss have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers. These interventions, which bring benefit to people and save costs to governments, should be replicated wherever there is a need.”
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Your heart and ears have a lot in common. Love them both during American Heart Month.
People tend to take matters of the heart very seriously-----—and they tend to brush off hearing loss as inconsequential. But the truth is, your heart and ears have a lot more in common than most people realize.
In fact, decades of research point to a link between cardiovascular and hearing health.
Specifically, Raymond H. Hull, PhD, professor of communication sciences and disorders in audiology and neurosciences at Wichita State University, and Stacy R. Kerschen, AuD, conducted an analysis of 84 years of work from scientists worldwide on the link between cardiovascular health and the ability to hear and understand what others are saying. Their work, which reviewed 70 scientific studies, confirmed a direct link. The findings of their analysis also suggest that hearing loss may be an early sign of cardiovascular disease.
“Our entire auditory system, especially the blood vessels of the inner ear, needs an oxygen-rich nutrient supply,” says Hull. “If it doesn’t get it due to cardiovascular health problems, then hearing can be affected.”
Other research suggests that hearing loss may be an early sign of cardiovascular disease in seemingly healthy middle-aged people, and even found that hearing loss is common in people in their forties.
David R. Friedland, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice-Chair of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, went so far as to conclude from his study that patients with low-frequency hearing loss should be regarded as at risk for cardiovascular events, and appropriate referrals should be considered.
He explains the heart-hearing link like this:
“The inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow that it is possible that abnormalities in the cardiovascular system could be noted here earlier than in other less sensitive parts of the body.”
Other experts find the evidence so compelling they say the ear may be a window to the heart and encourage collaboration among hearing care providers, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
So, go ahead. For American Heart Month in February, take time to take a free hearing test at any of our Luna Family Hearing locations.
5 random things your heart and ears have in common
1. Someone with heart disease is at a higher risk of depression—and someone with unaddressed hearing loss is at a higher risk of depression. But BHI research shows that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids are more likely to be optimistic and feel engaged in life.
2. Exercise is good for your heart—and exercise is good for your ears. One study found that a higher level of physical activity is associated with a lower risk of hearing loss in women.
3. Smoking hurts your heart—and it’s really bad for your ears too. Research shows that both smokers and passive smokers are more likely to suffer hearing loss.
4. Your heart and ears love omega-3 fatty acids. Research found that regular fish consumption and higher intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with a lower risk of hearing loss in women.
5. Obesity puts people at risk for heart disease—and it affects hearing function. A number of studies show a link between obesity and hearing loss. One looked at women (18 to 40 years old) and found a link. Another uncovered a connection between higher BMI and a larger waist circumference, and hearing loss in women.
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Bellevue, WA, November 10, 2016 –()– Father and son, Lou and Win Whittaker featured in hearing loss awareness campaign.
In recognition of Luna Family Hearing’s annual Hear for the Holidays hearing loss awareness campaign, they wanted to share the story of a father and son supporting each others hearing loss and success with hearing aids from Luna Family Hearing.
Luna Family Hearing kicks off a Hear for the Holidays campaign for hearing loss awareness at all Luna Family Hearing locations throughout the Pacific Northwest each November and December to help families and friends as they gather for the Holiday season hear at their best by inviting anyone experiencing hearing difficulties to come in for a free hearing test.
Win Whittaker, mountaineer, adventurer and filmmaker, has had his hearing aid success story featured nationally. His father, Lou, observed Win’s success with hearing aids, which are smart phone compatible for control and accessibility of advanced features. On Win’s recommendation, Lou decided to do something about his own hearing difficulties and agreed to check out what Win describes as a “game changer in technology” offered at Luna Family Hearing.
Lou, a world-renowned mountaineer, adventurer, artist and author is constantly in challenging hearing environments and struggled to hear clearly before wearing hearing aids from Luna Family Hearing. Lou’s pursuing hearing aids to conquer his hearing difficulties on the recommendation of his son exemplifies what Luna Family Hearing’s annual Hear for the Holidays awareness campaign is all about – making sure you are hearing the best you can with your family and friends during the Holiday season and throughout the entire year. “At my age, to hear as good as I do is a miracle to me,” states Lou Whittaker.
This hearing loss awareness campaign is personal to John Luna, CEO of Luna Family Hearing. “I grew up with a father who had a hearing loss and know first hand what a positive change hearing aids can make with communication within a family for everyone involved especially during the Holidays with family and friends gathered together. If you or someone in your life is experiencing difficulty with their hearing, then encourage them to take the first step and get help. Lou and Win’s example and success with hearing aids, along with the thousands of other hearing impaired clients we serve in the Pacific Northwest, is exactly why we do what we do each day, to make positive changes in peoples lives helping them hear the best they can each day,” states John Luna.
The holidays are a perfect time to reconnect with friends and family.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure your hearing at your best. You deserve to hear every story and be part of every joyful moment. If you still find yourself struggling to hear, or your hearing instrument doesn’t work quite the way it used to, you could benefit from an appointment to see if there is something the staff at Luna Family Hearing can do to help you or your loved one hear better.
During our annual Hear for the Holidays awareness campaign your visit with our staff allows you to ask any questions you may have regarding hearing and hearing loss for you or for a family member, friend or colleague.
During this hearing loss awareness campaign Luna Family Hearing is offering free hearing testing at any of our 11 Pacific Northwest locations. Call us at 1-855-HEAR-NOW or visit
to learn more and find a location nearest to you.
When you hear better, you feel better. And, so do we.
Happy Holidays!
Our Products & Services
Our Products
We offer a full range of digital hearing aids in the following styles:
Invisible in the canal
Completely-in-the-canal
In-the-canal
In-the-ear
Behind-the-ear
Receiver-in-the-canal
Our Services
Our services for children and adults, include:
Complete hearing evaluations
Hearing aid fitting
30-day evaluation period for all hearing aids
Hearing aid repairs
Assistance with tinnitus or “ringing in the ears.”
Hearing aid batteries and accessories
Custom Earmolds for iPods, Musicians, Hearing Protection and Swim Plugs
iPhone Hearing Aids
Luna Family Hearing Locations
Washington
Bellevue ()
208 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Monday & Thursday 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am-4pm
425-455-5596
Edmonds ()
21920 76th Ave W, Suite 103
Edmonds, WA 98026
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
425-744-0891
Everett ()
3726 Broadway, Suite 107
Everett, WA 98201
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
425-259-5066
Mount Vernon ()
1810 E. College Way, Suite 110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
(360) 336-5881
Puyallup ()
311 River Road, Suite 103
Puyallup, WA 98371
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
253-845-3190
17916 Talbot Road S.
Renton, WA 98055
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
425-228-8880
Allenmore Medical Center, Building B
1901 S. Union Ave., Suite B-2001
Tacoma, WA 98405
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
253-272-3090
Vancouver ()
11516 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite J2
Vancouver, WA 98684
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm
360-882-8027
Wenatchee ()
620 N. Emerson Ave, Suite 204
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
509-663-2157
Clackamas/Happy Valley ()
11390 SE 82nd Ave, Suite 801
Portland, OR 97086
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
503-653-5004
Portland – 21st & Broadway ()
2100 NE Broadway, Suite 305
Portland, OR 97232
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
503-236-3368
As a local, family-owned business, we really appreciate your choosing Luna Family Hearing for your hearing care needs. We are accountable to you, as professionals and as your neighbors. — John and Andrea Luna
PO Box 1315, Fall City, WA 98024
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