The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15) will be from Oct 11 to 24.

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"online dating scams are prevalent worldwide. Scammers prey on victims' trust in order to have them invest in shady dealings. Cryptocurrencies for instance in HK. Or less financially depleting, splurge at teahouses or bars they may get commissions from. So it goes without saying we should guard ourselves from scams that tap into our innate greed, lust, or fear. Those are a different beast from phishing."

Scammers throw the net wide. Here so wide and plentiful that similar text ended up more or less next to each other.

“Victims trust” can be build up by grooming as well. Might go on for month but then suddenly there is the request for money or favours.

Good question Ladybug, why did I look at them? Normally I don’t read any classified.

I looked again and know why I did. On the front page after the header is displayed the first sentence is given. I looked at them because both first sentences are the same. That looked strange to me.

Contrary to Ladybug I am not looking why these two messages might be genuine. In general messages like this are phishing things trying to lure the innocent into all kind of problems.

Below two recent posts on GoKunming.

Well I am reasonable open minded and like to try something new, but however, I am not a between 20 and 35 years old girl.

Please spammers take the GoKunming readers a bit more serious than posting this type of crap.

Looking for a friend
Awais Khoso a day ago Classifieds > Personals > Man Seeking Woman
Hi!
Is there a woman in Kunming (or elsewhere in Yunnan) who wants a boy to have fun with from time to time? Eventually, if we are comfortable with each other, I'd love to find someone who might be interested in fun. Maybe we could casually date? I am 25 years old , 175cm , Canadian .. Please be an open-minded girl, between 20 and 35 years old. I'm okay if you have a complicated relationship situation, as I will respect you and give you space in all circumstances. Just, please be honest about your situation.
If you think we might be able to enjoy hanging out together on occasion, please send me a picture of yourself and tell me a little about who you are. WeChat : Be-happpy123

Want to try something new?
funny about 11 hours ago Classifieds > Personals > Man Seeking Woman
Hi!
Is there a woman in Kunming (or elsewhere in Yunnan) who wants a man to have fun with from time to time? Eventually, if we are comfortable with each other, I'd love to find someone who might be interested in going on trips with me to explore various new places. Maybe we could casually date?
Me: mid-30s, from USA, highly educated (PhD), business professional, cute brown eyes, average body, facial hair (goatee), and I can make most people laugh. I always treat people with respect, care, tenderness, and consideration. I value true friendship. I also am great at cuddles and kisses, if you need practice. ;)
Please be an open-minded girl, between 20 and 45 years old. I'm okay if you have a complicated relationship situation, as I will respect you and give you space in all circumstances. Just, please be honest about your situation.
If you think we might be able to enjoy hanging out together on occasion, please send me a picture of yourself and tell me a little about who you are.
谢谢! (我也可以说普通话.) :-)

There is quite some sense in Zuo yue zi but quite some nonsense as well such as no teeth brushing, body and hair washing and confinement to bed or the indoors. There is nothing wrong in taking it relaxed after childbirth.

A proper died is always important but the habit of cold Qi treatment with an avoidance of green vegetables and fruit is of course nonsense.

The problem with traditions is that they often lack a factual base or are there for situations that no longer exist. On top of that they are often out of context and passed on by people lacking modern knowledge.

For example; all experts agree that mother’s milk is best. The traditional substitutes are bad. These were cow’s milk and rice water. So it is right that traditional lore stresses breast feeding. However, modern baby formulas, if need be, can be a substitute or addition and are better than letting the child go malnourished.

That nappies have to be hand washed is of course nonsense and modern machine detergent is better than the old hand wash bars.

In short it is better to look at all the point mentioned and ask yourself why these traditions are there and if they are still applicable.