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Yesterday was a really beautiful day for Le Bélier marathon here in La Clusaz, France. Participants who climbed the five peaks of the resort either walking from 7.30am or running from 9am were grateful for the cooler morning temperatures after a few weeks of hot weather, but the sun drilled down, making the finish line a warm place to be before midday. I noted last year that skis are always somehow in the picture no matter what time of year it is, and this year was no exception. Although there was no cow bell attached this time, this girl was holding a pair of alpine skis, presumably waiting for her mates to finish the race. Having seen one French girl complete the walking race looking like she’d just walked out of a fashion magazine, I wondered if she too had walked the race with the skis over her shoulder. After the other local offerings this month, including the stuffed hog on wheels, donkey ‘rides’ and a cow van, nothing would surprise me.


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2020 Nationwide Vitamin Week: There are a lot of methods through which we are able to make our breakfast healthful
Nationwide diet week is well known from 1st September to seventh September annually. The initiative is geared toward selling the significance of diet and total well being. Our relationship with meals is turning into an increasing number of skewed with every passing day. In our try to seek out tasty meals, we’re nearly turning into forgetful of the truth that meals’s main operate is to supply diet. It’s a must to have wholesome meals whether or not you prefer it or not, and sure, you may all the time make wholesome meals tasty if you happen to attempt.
Within the current occasions, when there’s a lot chatter round constructing immunity, we spoke to Delnaaz T. Chanduwadia, Chief Dietitian, Jaslok Hospital and Analysis Centre, Mumbai, who advised us about some methods through which we are able to make our breakfast enriched with immunity-boosting properties.
“Immunity shouldn’t be in-built a day, you need to have a holistic method to strengthen your immunity. Your breakfast, needs to be healthful, nutritious and balanced. The proper breakfast can tide you thru the day when it comes to vitality, antioxidants, nutritional vitamins and minerals. Breakfast needs to be a mixture of excellent high quality proteins, fiber and fats,” Delnaaz T. Chanduwadia mentioned.
Listed below are some meals Dietitian Delnaaz would suggest for immunity and total good well being:
A wholesome supply of protein and fibre, oats are a most well-liked choice amomg many well being fanatics. The beta-glucan present in oats might assist increase infection-fighting cells. Moreover, oats are additionally enriched with selenium and zinc that assist keep off threat of an infection and seasonal illnesses.
Those that like conventional Indian breakfast can attempt crimson rice poha. It’s a good supply of advanced carbohydrates that metabolise quickly, and doesn’t trigger blood sugar spikes.
Try to keep away from strore-bought granola, or solely buy from trusted manufacturers. Granola with loads of nuts and seeds and roasted oats or rice crisps together with milk would additionally make an fascinating breakfast choice. All these meals are filled with antioxidants that assist increase immunity too, in addition to promote wholesome weight reduction
4. Idli or dosa
Meals made out of fermented batter is nice for intestine, and a wholesome intestine is vital for good immunity. Pair it with piping scorching sambar, which can be recognized to have a plethora of well being advantages.
Meals made out of fermented batter is nice for intestine
A very good dose of protein may additionally assist bolster you from inside. Eggs are touted to be the perfect bio-available sources of protein. The protein retrieved from eggs may be very simple for our our bodies to assimilate. They’re very versatile too, vegetarians may go for combined sprouts or paneer.
Crunchy nuts and seeds are a great supply of fats and protein. A beneficiant sprinkle of nuts over your morning porridge might be an important concept. Even when consumed as is, it helps fulfill our requirement of protein, fats and fibre. They’re additionally a treasure of free radical combating antioxidants and omega Three fatty acids.
Embrace these meals in your food plan and have a wholesome and hearty breakfast.
(This content material together with recommendation supplies generic data solely. It’s by no means an alternative to certified medical opinion. At all times seek the advice of a specialist or your personal physician for extra data. NDTV doesn’t declare accountability for this data.)
About Sushmita SenguptaSharing a robust penchant for meals, Sushmita loves all issues good, tacky and greasy. Her different favorite pastime actions aside from discussing meals contains, studying, watching motion pictures and binge-watching TV exhibits.

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed will be celebrating 50 years of M cars.
Goodwood recently announced that BMW's Motorsport division would be the Central Feature at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The famous sculpture will pay tribute to five decades of BMW Motorsport and will showcase some of the most iconic vehicles it made along the way.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed first introduced the Central Feature in 1997. Each year it celebrates a new manufacturer and its achievements. Porsche was the Central Feature in 2018, which coincided with the brand's 70th anniversary. Last year, Lotus was the Central Feature, and it featured both the Emira and Evija.
So, what can we expect from BMW M?
Attendees can look forward to BMW M's most iconic cars on display and being thrashed up the Hill by various famous drivers.
These iconic cars have yet to be announced, but the M1 will definitely be there as it kick-started the whole division. Other famous icons will include the Clown Shoe, E30 M3, E46 M3, E34 M5, E39 M5, the V10 M5, 1M, and probably an X5M. The XM will likely also be there to ensure the new-age big grille modern models are represented.
BMW was first honored at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed when the brand celebrated its centenary. This year is different, as the focus is entirely on the skunkworks department that turned into a giant marketing tool.
BMW Motorsport started in 1972, and it employed just 35 people. The cars it built soon became racing stars, and it didn't take long before the engineers started implementing everything they learned on the track in the road cars.
"As BMW M, we feel honored to play a very special role at this year's Festival of Speed. For our 50th anniversary, we couldn't imagine a better place to celebrate our products with fans of the brand. I am particularly looking forward to unveiling a certain vehicle to the world's public for the first time - a vehicle we have been waiting a long time for," said Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M.
"We are delighted to be celebrating 50 years of BMW's hugely successful Motorsport division at this year's Festival of Speed, and it is especially fitting as we prepare to honor 'The Innovators - Masterminds of Motorsport'. BMW M's success can of course be attributed to half a century of innovation and we look forward to honoring the marque's past, present and future achievements at Goodwood in June," said the Duke of Richmond.
The 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from 23 to 26 June and tickets are on sale now.


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You must admit that it is a pain that Indonesia does not recognize double nationality....I don't get it! What is it these people don't understand about Indonesia doesn't recognize dual passports? Either keep one or the other and accept that's the way it is.
It used to be like that in Thailand long time ago, and I remember being obliged to play some smart games when teavellikg to France with our kids. Lucky Thais first closed an eye on it, and then accepted it.

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Connective tissue, superficial feelings, epidermal layers that fork. Skin changes,protective screens.
Scars, tracks and growths go through the whole body and tell the biological phenomenon of the molt. Portions of skin tear and open more thin and fresh surfaces, other layered acting as an external armor, an armor with a rigid aesthetic that, however, hides a fragile soul. The tactile impact appears as an intimate and private experience. Do not touch.
Skin becomes, at the same time, something to be disposed of and something that protect ourselves.
The cutaneous dress is moving. Sometimes, the dress is about to falling off, rippling, escaping; sometimes it renewed, overlapping; in other moments, it is regenerated. Ephemeral sensations converge in technical reticulated: the net becomes swollen and more thin in cellular patterns. Finally sensations travel impalpable in the ether.
Connections in the space travel at epidermal level, creating an unique condition of dependence and separation. Feel safe without being exposed.
Volumes are made by textured surfaces but all addressed to confront with the key element: light. The light is absorbed from the wires that are woven diagonally, emitting hot chromatic iridescences, then it results in white: absolute, microscopic and, in the end, pours slowly in scales on the denim.
The precarious equilibrium between an instinctive appeal to cyclical renewal and a material sense of attachment to what that symbolize the experience: the empty dress, crumpled that becomes an alien part, the exuviae.

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Dash cams to the rescue
31 May 2019
Author: Sean Keywood
A service that could speed up emergency responses to major crashes is among the features Nextbase has brought to its new range of dash cams. Sean Keywood reports.
Dash cam firm Nextbase has unveiled an updated range of products, featuring a new service it claims could be a must-have safety feature for fleets.
The company, which says it took a 79% share of the UK dash cam market in 2018, has introduced a new, second-generation camera portfolio.
Among the new features announced is an emergency SOS function - fitted to the three most expensive products in the five-camera range - which can automatically alert emergency services if the unit detects the driver is unresponsive following a crash.
Speaking at the launch of the new cameras, Nextbase director Richard Browning told Business Car he thought it was a feature fleet operators would not be able to overlook.
"I don't know how companies, knowing this technology exists on top of a dash cam, could not put that in vehicles," he said.
"If one of your employees has a serious accident and comes to greater harm because they are not responded to as quickly as they could be. I think they have a responsibility, if [employees] are employed largely to drive, to have this in the car."
The system kicks in when the dash cam detects a major crash through its on-board g-sensor, at which point an audible alarm sounds on the driver's smartphone, which connects to the camera when the driver enters the vehicle.
It allows 150 seconds for the alert to be cancelled, either manually by the driver or if the phone detects the driver is moving - perhaps walking around outside the vehicle with their phone in their pocket.
If the alert is not cancelled, the Nextbase App will automatically contact the ambulance service directly through BT, and can provide them with information such as the location of the crash, which way the car was heading, the make and model of the vehicle, the driver's name and phone number, and important medical information - the driver can decide how much of this to provide when setting the system up.
Browning said: "The information [when entered] stays in the device, it doesn't go to Nextbase or anywhere else.
"Being certified to send this information is incredibly rare. No other camera system can send straight through BT to ambulance control."
Once contacted the emergency operator will then try to phone the driver, and deploy if there is no response.
Compared with the e-call feature fitted to new cars, Nextbase says its service offers more comprehensive information, and is also better at preventing false positives. This is because of the 150-second delay, and also because it cannot be manually triggered, and will not fire up for potentially minor incidents just because the airbag has deployed. It is free for the first year, after which there is a monthly charge.
Another potential attraction of the new Nextbase range for fleets is the incident aware feature. This works on higher-end models with Nextbase's Autosync system, which after a crash immediately and automatically sends a 30-second lo-res, easily sharable clip to the driver's smartphone.
The driver can predetermine a subsequent destination for this - such as a fleet manager's email address - so that after a crash it only requires one-touch approval to be sent over, meaning the manager can have video footage of the incident within minutes of it happening. This footage can also be shared with insurers to begin the claims process straight away.
Another feature of higher-end models in the range is Amazon Alexa voice recognition, which allows the driver to take hands-free control of the camera, and also smartphone apps such as navigation and music services.
The new cameras also boast improved image quality, and there has been a 35% reduction in the physical size of the units.
Intelligent parking mode - which triggers the camera to record footage if the car is crashed into while parking - has also been made standard across the range.


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Joey Bird, who races Late Models at Stateline Speedway this season, wants to help victims of last week's tornado in Oklahoma - and he's challenging fellow race car drivers and others to help as well.
Bird, 17, who lives in Spokane Valley and is a junior at University High, wants to challenge fellow drivers to donate half of their winnings from the next two races to the relief fund.
"Joey just wants to get the community more involved in helping each other when devastation occurs," said his mother, Mary Alexander. "He said it seems the only people that step up (in these) events are the people in the entertainment industry that have a lot of money or access to media exposure, which is great but after the shootings in Connecticut, he said he wished he could help. So when the Oklahoma tragedy happened, he was all about getting the local racing community involved."
Also, Bird wants to hold a 50/50 raffle at every race at Stateline for the next month, with half going to the relief fund. Joey Bird Racing would run this fundraiser.

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Prosecutors: Mom in Newport bridge death did research
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors have told a judge that a woman accused of throwing her 6-year-old autistic son off a bridge on the Oregon coast had earlier done Internet research on the terms "guilty but insane" and "not guilty by reason of insanity."
KATU-TV reports that the judge at Tuesday's hearing in Newport said Jillian McCabe's defense team can attend her mental health evaluation at the state mental hospital in Salem. That's expected to happen this month. The 34-year-old woman's lawyers earlier asked the court to determine if she was mentally fit to stand trial.
Police say a woman called 911 on the night of Nov. 3 to report she had thrown her son off the Yaquina Bay Bridge.
Emergency crews and the Coast Guard searched for hours before London McCabe's body was found.
Jillian McCabe has been indicted on charges of aggravated murder, murder, and manslaughter. Her next court appearance is set for Dec. 22.

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SC judge cautions against PIL abuse
Nagpur (PTI): Justice B.N. Srikrishna of the Supreme Court has asked judges to sternly turn away “vested interests abusing PILs to settle their personal scores”.
elivering a lecture on “PIL: A Boon or Bane” on Saturday, Justice Srikrishna said public interest litigations have been “grossly abused” by vested interests.
He cautioned judges to verify bonafides of petitioners seeking to espouse the cause of the downtrodden.
Rival industrial groups, jealous neighbours and social welfare organisations without credibility rush to court to settle scores and thus “undermine” the noble intentions of the judiciary, he said.
Justice Srikrishna said the instrument of PIL was devised by the Indian judiciary to help countrymen and ensure socio-economic equality enshrined in the Constitution.
Praising the judiciary, Justice Srikrishna said it had taken up cudgels for the marginalised sectors of society.
Describing law as a “social engineering apparatus”, he said it was a “means to wipe out tears of every citizen”.
Equating law with dharma, the apex court judge said it was intended to protect the weakest from the might of the mightiest.
Congress student leader killed
Jaipur (PTI): The city chief of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) was killed by unidentified assailants in Banswara in southern Rajasthan sparking tension in the town, police sources said.
NSUI is the students’ wing of the Congress.
Amjad Hussain was attacked with a knife on the main road of the town on Saturday afternoon, they said. He was rushed to a local hospital where doctors declared him dead, the sources added.
As soon as word spread about the incident, people began gathering in large numbers outside the hospital and traders downed shutters, they said.
Anticipating further tension, additional police force was deployed and prohibitory orders promulgated, the sources said, adding that the situation was now under control.
The law and order situation was reviewed by the district collector on Saturday evening along with senior administrative and police officials, the sources said.
No work, no pay for teachers
Jaipur (PTI): The vice-chancellor of Rajasthan University has decided to implement a “no work, no pay” rule to discipline teachers. A circular was issued by the registrar on the direction of vice-chancellor Shyam Lal on Saturday. All departmental heads and professors have been asked to ensure that all teachers mark their attendance daily and also take classes.
The teachers have been asked to take students’ attendance daily and send their reports to departmental heads.
Salman case ruling
Mumbai (PTI): A local court will on Monday give its ruling on Salman Khan’s plea for the return of his vehicle, which rammed into a bakery on September 28, killing one person and injuring four. Magistrate S.Y. Sishode had on December 31 reserved his orders till Monday, after hearing arguments of the prosecution and the defendant.
Children die in fire
New Delhi (PTI): Three children, who were trapped in a “major fire” at a shop in Ambedkar Nagar area on Saturday night, died in the incident, police said. The fire broke out in a steel furniture shop on the ground floor at 9.30 pm, police said. Three children — Reena, Muskan and Arzoo — were trapped in the shop. The three were rushed to Batra hospital, where they were declared brought dead.
George visitor held
new delhi (PTI): A man who came to meet defence minister George Fernandes was held by security guards for possessing 60 grams of marijuana, police said. Rajesh Kumar was frisked at the gate of the minister’s residence. A case has been registered against Kumar and further investigations are on, police said.
A-I Haj flights
Lucknow (PTI): Air- India has begun operating special flights to Jeddah from here for Haj pilgrims and will start bi-weekly flights to the Saudi Arabian city this summer. The first Air-India flight carrying Haj pilgrims to Jeddah took off from the Amausi airport on Saturday.
The e-governance programme in Kerala has taken a significant step with Vellanad village becoming the first fully computerised gram panchayat in the country. Computer facility for collection of taxes, issue of birth and death certificates have been completed.


Megastar Mammootty will join the sets of his new movie 'Doubles' by the end of November. Featuring him in the role of Giri, the movie will have Nadiya Moidhu making a comeback to Malayalam, playing his twin sister 'Gowri' in the movie. It is after a gap of more than twenty years that Mammootty is joining Nadiya for a movie.
Scheduled to be shot at Goa and Pondicherry, the movie will have interesting narratives by Sachi- Sethu. Debutant director Sohan Seenulal will call the shots of the movie which will have Mumbai model Tapsee as Mammootty's heroine. 'Subrahmaniapuram' fame James Vasanthan will debut into Malayalam as the music director with this movie while P Sukumar will handle the camera section.
'Doubles' produced by K K Narayanadas in the banner of 'Dreams on Wheels' will reach the theatres as a late January release.


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Let’s get basic here and talk about taco meat. I totally realize that you all know how to whip up some taco meat for a taco salad or tacos; however, a lot of you ask how I whip up my taco meat? A few extra (yet simple) steps make this taco meat so extra delicious. It’s nothing fancy, but dang, this really is The Best Taco Meat!
It’s a staple in our home. I always keep ground beef or turkey in my freezer for when I just don’t have time to run to the grocery store so that I can thaw it out and whip this up for dinner any day of the week. I throw this in a bowl with any type of salad fixings, or stuff it in a Siete Foods Grain Free Tortilla for a real taco!
- 1 lb. Grass fed Ground Beef (or ground turkey)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tbsp. adobo seasoning (I use Frontier Co-Op)
- 1/4 cup (or more) beef broth
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, or more to taste)
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in ground meat and, using the back of a wooden spoon, break up the meat. Brown meat with a little salt and pepper until cooked through.
- Add in the tomato paste and the adobo seasoning, Stir into the meat.
- Add Beef broth and stir until there are no more clumps of the tomato paste.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste and add cayenne, if desired for additional spice!
- Serve in lettuce cups, in tortillas, or over a salad like I did for a taco salad!
AmyNovember 2, 2020 at 10:09 pm
Love the idea of tomato paste. Whats a good sub for adobo spices? I have chili powder, cumin, oregano etc all in my pantry.
AlexNovember 5, 2020 at 1:16 pm
You can definitely use any sort of taco seasoning instead or make your own using what you mentioned 🙂
LoriOctober 14, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Good to know! I love the simple additional of the beef broth (I would add just water, but I bet the broth would enhance the flavor) and tomato paste. Gonna try it out for taco Tuesday!
AlexOctober 16, 2017 at 6:52 pm
Yes, such great little additions to taco meat!!
AllysonOctober 10, 2017 at 7:41 pm
This is also a staple at our house! I love how foolproof ground meat is. Like you literally can’t mess it up haha!


In 415 BCE, their sails illuminated below the excessive noon of the Athenian empire, a huge rapid of Triremes headed into the Mediterranean, despatched to assign down a rebel in the tiny metropolis-drawl of Syracuse. Via the next a lot of years, Thucydides, a soldier on the rapid who would rise to be a huge Overall and even higher historian, watched as battle extinguished the wealth, energy and honour of the ultimate empire the enviornment had till then known—main it on, inexorably, against annihilation.
“Converse, too, of the big phase that is played by the unpredictable in battle,” Thucydides wrote, “and believe it now, sooner than you might presumably very effectively be if truth be told dedicated. The longer a battle lasts, the extra things have a tendency to depend on accidents. Neither you nor we can survey into them; we now desire to abide their at middle of the night”.
Following this week’s carnage in the Galwan river, both High Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping—painfully attentive to the waste battle might lead their nuclear weapons-armed states to—dangle made clear their desire for de-escalation. There’s a no longer-insignificant gap, even though, between their needs and ground actuality: Tactical protection force concerns, geopolitics and excited public conception all stand in the manner.
There’s no risk for either chief, even though: To march ahead from Galwan is a route that will result in both being enveloped in the darkness and desolation Thucydides described. As an different, both must acknowledge that the border management mechanisms they’ve relied on to defuse disaster are frayed past restore and seek unusual, inventive mechanisms to articulate about protection force disengagement.
How did we obtain right here? For essentially the most efficient phase of a generation, small different than geography—and a sequence of loose border-restraint mechanisms signed since 1993—dangle served as a band-assist which substitutes for the shortcoming of agreed, effectively-outlined borders on the enviornment’s roof. In 1960, Beijing published the line it claimed marked the China-India border—and enforced it in blood in 1962, sweeping apart the ineffectual border posts New Delhi had assign up to press its possess claims.
PLA troops, even though, withdrew from that line after the battle to with out complications-provided positions increased up the Tibetan plateau—creating a form of no man’s land, every now and then 20-25 kilometres large. Both armies patrol into this territory, nevertheless neither held them. In essence, the furthest substances these patrols reached impress what’s now called the Line of Actual Withhold watch over—a loose understanding, because it were, made up of overlapping claims, none established thru an proper job of mapping.
Within the 1980s, Beijing started an ambitious programme of bettering its border infrastructure, permitting its troops to physically capture territories east of the 1960 line that they’d till then ultimate patrolled. In some areas, the Indian Navy realized its patrols blocked. The pasture lands of Skakjung, then Nagtsang, Nakung and Lungma-Serding were all lost—if “lost” is the factual notice for land never if truth be told occupied—by the early 1990s.
New Delhi answered, in the wake of the Kargil battle, by rising its possess border infrastructure: the Daulat Beg Oldi-Darbuk road, linking areas north of Pangong to the Karakoram Pass, is honest no doubt one of a big logistical network that has emerged across the field, to block the westward waft of the Line of Actual Withhold watch over.
Till 2008, or so, Beijing paid small attention to India’s border-defence programme. The enviornment monetary disaster that year, even though, led Beijing to revise its calculations. New Delhi, many in China’s strategic institution now believed, was becoming a member of a United States-led coalition of powers assign collectively to contain its rise as a superpower. From 2013, China started confronting Indian border patrols ever extra aggressively—again asserting its 1962 line.
Used national security advisor MK Narayanan has argued that the India-China dialogue job, starting from 1993, was premised on the foundation that New Delhi would be neutral in gigantic-energy contestation provocative the United States and its jap neighbour. That assumption disintegrated slowly thru top minister Manmohan Singh’s two phrases in office, as he sought a deeper strategic relationship with the United States.
Set simply, the treaties we now dangle were signed in circumstances that no longer exist. Something else is main.
Indian kids aren’t taught that, as unhurried as 1950, honorable Indian maps laid no claim to regions east of Ladakh, marking the frontier, simply, as “undefined”. The claims made by China, in turn, were nebulous and vague. From 1954, even though, essentially based on Chinese language maps that seemed as if it would maybe push the borders westward, New Delhi modified tack. India started asserting that the claimed frontiers of British India were also these of the unusual republic — an argument crucial to India’s claims over Kashmir.
Few wars arrive about by build — and fewer amassed bustle to understanding. From the Athenians who despatched their rapid to Syracuse, to the Nazi leadership which hoped to sing supremacy in continental Europe, to the United States in Vietnam or Iraq: leaders thru history dangle realized that the goddess of the battlefield is fickle along with her favours.
The road to 1962 was paved by misjudgments. High Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and chairman Mao Zedong were asserting adjust of territories neither of their nations had ever, in any major sense, dominated—neither with the draw, at that stage, of ending up at battle.
Even as New Delhi and Beijing talked peace, even though, both started despatching armed patrols to sing their claims. In 1959, nine Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel were killed in a PLA ambush on the Kongka pass, arrive the Chang Chengmo valley in Ladakh, and the survivors were taken prisoner.
Beijing claimed the Indians had opened fire first, a claim the Soviet Union’s premier Nikita Khurshchev paradoxically brushed off in a personal conversation with Mao Zedong, chairman of the Communist Salvage collectively of China: “Even supposing the Hindus attacked first,” Khrushchev snorted, “no person was killed amongst the Chinese language, and ultimate amongst the Hindus.
Lin Biao—the revered Marshall of the PLA who was later to be condemned as a traitor by Mao—answered that “there was no repeat from the end” to attack the Indian patrol.
New Delhi shared that judgment—and escalated its presence in Ladakh. The Generals guiding Nehru’s protection force judgments, as effectively as his intelligence chief, BN Mullick, were confident China wouldn’t attack the unusual Indian protection force outposts in energy. They were proved horribly tainted.
In strategic phrases, the battle introduced Beijing nothing: India allied itself firmly with the Soviet Union, as that nation emerged as China’s key strategic adversary. Later, India drew shut to the West. The battle had obtained China some territory it goes to effectively dangle obtained thru negotiation nevertheless on the cost of a eternal strategic headache.
New Delhi’s adventurism, in turn, introduced it humiliation — and worse. India’s actions main up to 1962 incentivised Pakistan to ride to battle in 1965, and helped Islamabad label nuclear weapons the assist of a superpower patron.
In geopolitics, as Thucydides taught us, we must above all resolve into myth the unanticipated outcomes of our actions. Neither India nor China did so in 1962, to their mutual detriment.
For both High Minister Modi and President Xi, there’s no proper protection force preference. New Delhi has, as scholar Abhijnan Rej has confirmed, starved its protection force of the funding main to modernise for decades. Beijing’s spending on its protection force enamel exceeds, by orders of magnitude, what New Delhi can articulate to the desk. For its phase, the PLA effectively understands what a battle in Ladakh would stare fancy: a murderous infantry war which would maybe price the lives of a spread of, maybe thousands, of its troopers, for at most efficient insignificant territorial label.
Leaders of both militaries know a nightmare confronts them: the transformation of a lovely peaceful LAC correct into a form of India-Pakistan Line of Withhold watch over, the set troops replace fire on an everyday basis, in battles that serve no obliging strategic purpose.
At altitudes of 5,000 metres and above, such confrontations will mean giant expense, terrible hardship and, worst of all, gigantic loss of existence—one thing no Overall needs to inflict on their troops, besides to get obliging strategic ends.
Within the long timeframe, India can—and must—obtain the protection force capacities it wants to extra effectively guard its jap borders. This long-timeframe programme, even though, will clearly enact nothing to so clear up India’s complications as of late. Though measures fancy replace boycotts might give some psychological pride, India is no longer amongst China’s ultimate trading partners; most educated assessments concur that they’ll price New Delhi plot over Beijing.
Galwan, nonetheless, illustrates how troublesome disengagement can be. New Delhi cannot ranking the money for to be considered to present up positions fancy Level 14, the placement of this week’s carnage. For its phase, Beijing cannot be considered as backing down, either, for apprehension of the affect of this loss of face on its territorial conflicts in regions fancy the South China Sea.
Ever since 2013, leaders in both New Delhi and Beijing dangle believed the border management protocols the two aspects dangle agreed on will offer protection to them from worst-case outcomes. Though pushing, shoving and even stone-pelting broke out in disaster from Chip Chap to Depsang and Doka La, no lives were lost, and one thing reminiscent of the plight-quo was restored.
This week’s occasions level to that the confidence of the political leadership was misplaced: Their ability to resolve conflicts thru peaceful methodology is no longer any guarantee that accidents and missteps is no longer going to dangle tragic outcomes in the long bustle.
Finding out from the murderous violence in Galwan and Pangong, troops will now be extra seemingly to prevail in for deadly force in eventualities of stress, it would no longer subject what their instructions from their commanders can be. Combating that involves tiny arms and even artillery will, obviously, be laborious to contain.
How that is also done is much less clear. In 2013, China even refused to settle for a contrivance of the LAC in Ladakh from India, arguing later that the diversifications between its perceptions and these of New Delhi were so giant as to obtain major conversation no longer doable.
Even now, even though, there are pragmatic suggestions—suggestions that can be fleshed out in discreet, inventive diplomacy. Even supposing Beijing has confirmed no curiosity in formal border delineation, the Galwan disaster would maybe dangle introduced home to it the costs of difference. The two armies might, as an illustration, quit to patrol areas past the substances they physically adjust—and obtain clear compliance using technological methodology, fancy joint surveillance of the categories envisaged in the necessary Open Skies Treaty.
For India, this would maybe per chance mean the painful admission that swathes of territory it claims to lie on its facet of the LAC dangle been physically held by the PLA for decades. Two generations of top ministers and generals might dangle embarrassing questions to acknowledge to.
High Minister Modi ought to amassed no longer, nonetheless, allow himself to be a hostage to a past he had no role in: There are instances, as that practically all hawkish of hawks Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini stated in 1988, that all nations ought to be ready to “drink from the chalice of poison”.


The Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH) reported that several ambulances were held up on Monday due to a lack of stretchers in the emergency room at Hospital Garcia de Orta, in Almada, a situation that worsened on Tuesday.
A hospital source told Lusa that "there are no stretchers" in the emergency room, but admitted a large influx of patients in recent days, a situation aggravated by the large number of people who remain hospitalised after being discharged, which limits the number of beds available for hospitalisation of people arriving by emergency.
Asked about this situation, the Minister of Health said that during the last "four or five days" there has been an "increase in pressure", due to diseases such as respiratory infections or gastrointestinal disorders, which creates difficulties for the functioning of emergency rooms.
“The Executive Board of the SNS has announced the adoption, for the time being, of a pilot project (…) to try to alleviate the use of emergency services, creating alternatives for people. It is something that we have to do gradually because this emergency plan has periods of exacerbation, but it is truly a chronic disease of our National Health Service, which has to be resolved with humanism”, defended Manuel Pizarro.
Manuel Pizarro thanked all health professionals who have managed to respond to patients in overcrowded emergency services.
The official recalled that during the beginning of the summer of 2022, there had been a peak in demand for the emergency room, which “seems to be happening again these days” and said that the authorities are monitoring the situation to “try to give the most effective response possible".
“We actually have a problem of an excessive influx of people to the emergency room and we have to respond well to the needs of these people”, he said, stressing that the answer “is not to blame people for going to the emergency room”, but, on the contrary, “to create alternatives” that people feel comfortable with.
“We have created a new model of access to health care, that is, we are going to try to make sure that people who go to the emergency room without a medical reason to go to the emergency room have an appointment on the same day or the morning of the next day and that it is scheduled in a simple way”, he explained.
Asked when the project will be extended, the minister said: "Before we make decisions about expanding it to other parts of the country, our expectation is that it will serve people better".


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If you don't eat on time, you get a feeling of uneasiness and stomach pain, right? Adults call it acidity. Let's see what it means, and how milk of magnesia can cure it.
What is acidity?
Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid. This acid has many uses. It kills the germs in the food that might have survived even after cooking. It breaks down some of the carbohydrates and proteins, making them easier to digest.
When it is time for a meal, the stomach starts producing acid. Normally, since we eat something at mealtime, the acid gets to work. But if we don't eat anything, there is nothing for the acid to react with. So it starts attacking the lining of the stomach. That's what causes feelings of heartburn, pain and uneasiness.
The acid-base reaction is one of chemistry's most important reactions. An acid is a substance that dissolves in water to release hydrogen ions. A base is any chemical that can accept these protons. This reaction is also called neutralisation.
Hence, when we get acidity, we need something that will neutralise the acid. One such chemical is sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). It's often made as a fizzy solution. But if fizzes out too fast, it is not very useful. Also some people don't like the burping sensation when carbon dioxide escapes.
NaHCO3 + HCL → NaCl + CO2 + H2O
You can take milk of magnesia instead. It is made of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), which does not dissolve in water. When the powder is shaken with water, it forms a milk-like mixture. It's often sold as suspension or as chewable tablets. It reacts with the stomach acid to form water and magnesium chloride.
2HCl + Mg(OH)2 → MgCl2 + 2H2O
More on milk of magnesia
A side effect of taking milk of magnesia is that it causes diarrhea and water loss. Hence you should take no more than you need, and be sure to take lots of water.
For the same reason, milk of magnesia can also be used as a laxative when you have constipation. The magnesium ions in it cause water to accumulate in the intestine, and stimulate the release of enzymes. That makes the intestinal muscles to start contracting and releasing. That helps digestion and bowel movements.
Milk of magnesia was patented by Charles Henry Philips in 1873. It's a useful chemical to have in the house. But like all chemicals, it's always best when balanced!

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Lakers Look for Strong Finish at ACRA National Championships
The 2016 season is rapidly coming to a close with the team trip to the ACRA National Championship regatta fast approaching. Host of the 1996 Olympic Games, this storied course in Gainesville, Georgia will host the Laker Navy along with familiar teams like Michigan, Purdue, and North Carolina. Races will take place on May 28th and May 29th.
With another successful Dad Vail Regatta behind the team all boats are looking for strong performances to finish off the 2016 campaign. The entire Laker Navy will be traveling for the final race of the triple crown. Both teams will compete for a National Title, with the women looking to reclaim the gold medal in the eight and the men looking to repeat the success of last years silver medal. Be sure to check for updates this weekend and, as always, keep pulling for the Laker Navy!


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Scientific Grand Prize awarded to Tobias Moser
Foundation Pour l'Audition recognizes his pioneering work towards the optical cochlear implant for the treatment of hearing loss.
Cochlear implant, © Christian Kiel
/DPZ/ Tobias Moser, Director of the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) and professor at the University of Göttingen with a joint appointment at the German Primate Center, has been awarded the “Scientific Grand Prize 2020” of the French Fondation Pour l’Audition (FPA) for his revolutionary contributions to hearing research. With this award, the FPA honors his pioneering work in the development of the optical cochlear implant, which gives hundreds of thousands of hearing impaired and deaf people worldwide the hope of significantly improved hearing. The “Scientific Grand Prize” of the Fondation Pour l’Audition is endowed with 100,000 euros and was awarded on November 18, 2020 during a virtual ceremony.
>> press release of DPZ
>> press release of the UMG (German text)

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Have you ever wondered what pumpkin tastes like?
Close your eyes and imagine biting into a slice of warm, homemade pumpkin pie. The sweet and earthy flavors dance on your tongue, accompanied by nutty undertones. The creamy and smooth texture envelops your senses, providing a warm and comforting taste.
Pumpkin’s mild and subtle sweetness adds a delightful twist, while its rich and dense consistency leaves you craving for more. And let’s not forget the hint of spiciness that adds a kick to every bite.
Join us as we explore the many flavors and possibilities of this versatile ingredient.
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- Pumpkin has a versatile flavor profile with hints of sweetness, earthiness, and unexpected savory notes.
- Pumpkin’s natural sweetness balances well with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Pumpkin’s earthy undertones enhance the flavors of curries and roasted vegetables.
- Pumpkin’s mild taste allows it to blend seamlessly with other flavors.
Sweet and Earthy Flavors
You’ll love the sweet and earthy flavors that pumpkin brings to your taste buds. When it comes to creamy desserts, pumpkin is a star ingredient that adds a delightful richness and depth. The velvety smooth texture of pumpkin puree lends itself perfectly to dishes like pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and pumpkin spice latte. The sweetness of the pumpkin is complemented by warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a symphony of flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
But pumpkin is not just limited to desserts. It is also a versatile ingredient that can be used in savory dishes. The earthy undertones of pumpkin add a unique dimension to soups, stews, and curries. Its natural sweetness balances out the savory flavors, creating a harmonious blend that is both comforting and delicious. Whether roasted, grilled, or pureed, pumpkin brings a distinct taste that elevates any savory dish.
You might be surprised to discover that pumpkin has a flavor profile that goes beyond just being sweet and earthy. Its nutty undertones add a unique twist to its mild and earthy taste, giving it a depth that can elevate any recipe.
From savory dishes like pumpkin soup or roasted pumpkin wedges to sweet treats like pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread, this versatile ingredient can be used in a variety of recipes to create dishes that are both comforting and delicious.
Surprising Flavor Profile
Pumpkin has a surprisingly versatile flavor profile that includes hints of sweetness and earthiness. But did you know that it also has unexpected savory notes? Yes, that’s right! Pumpkin isn’t just for your favorite fall desserts; it can also add depth and richness to savory dishes.
When roasted or pureed, pumpkin takes on a smooth and creamy texture, making it an excellent base for soups, sauces, and even risottos. Its natural sweetness balances perfectly with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, adding warmth to any dish.
But it’s the unexpected savory notes that really elevate pumpkin in savory dishes. Its earthy undertones add a unique depth of flavor, enhancing everything from curries to roasted vegetables.
Mild and Earthy
When roasted, pumpkin takes on a mild and earthy flavor that pairs well with a variety of ingredients. Its taste can best be described as mild and savory, with subtle undertones that add depth to any dish. The earthiness of pumpkin adds a comforting and grounding quality to dishes, making it a popular ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes.
In fact, pumpkin’s versatility is one of its greatest strengths. It can be used in everything from hearty soups and stews to creamy pasta dishes and decadent desserts. Its mild flavor allows it to blend seamlessly with other ingredients, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them.
To give you a better idea of how pumpkin’s flavor can complement different dishes, here’s a table showcasing some popular pairings:
|Garlic, sage, nutmeg, cream
|Parmesan cheese, thyme, white wine
|Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg
As you can see, the mild and earthy flavor of pumpkin can be enhanced by a variety of ingredients, each bringing its own unique qualities to the dish. So next time you’re cooking with pumpkin, don’t be afraid to experiment and discover new flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds.
Versatile in Recipes
Roasting pumpkin brings out its mild and earthy flavor, making it a versatile ingredient in a wide range of recipes. From savory to sweet, pumpkin can add a unique twist to your meals and desserts.
Here are three delicious ways to incorporate pumpkin into your cooking:
Healthy Pumpkin Soup: Whip up a creamy and nutritious pumpkin soup by blending roasted pumpkin with vegetable broth, spices, and a touch of cream. It’s the perfect comforting meal for chilly evenings.
Pumpkin Pancakes: Start your day with fluffy, pumpkin-infused pancakes. Simply mix pumpkin puree into your pancake batter, along with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Top with maple syrup for a delightful breakfast treat.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding: Transform day-old bread into a decadent dessert by combining cubes of bread with a custard made of pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, and sugar. Bake until golden and serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
With these healthy pumpkin recipes, you can enjoy the delicious taste of pumpkin in both savory and sweet dishes. Give them a try and savor the flavors of fall!
Creamy and Smooth Texture
You’ll love the creamy and smooth texture of pumpkin. Whether it’s in creamy desserts or savory soups, pumpkin adds a delightful velvety mouthfeel to any dish. When blended into a dessert, like a pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake, the texture becomes incredibly rich and luscious. Each bite is a decadent experience, as the smoothness of the pumpkin filling melts in your mouth, leaving behind a velvety sensation that is simply irresistible.
In savory soups, pumpkin provides a creamy base that adds depth and richness to the dish. As the soup is simmered and the flavors meld together, the pumpkin creates a velvety texture that coats your taste buds, leaving you with a warm and comforting feeling. The creaminess of pumpkin soups is the perfect complement to hearty ingredients like roasted vegetables or tender meats, creating a well-balanced and satisfying meal.
The smooth texture of pumpkin is a testament to its versatility in the kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying a creamy pumpkin dessert or savoring a velvety pumpkin soup, the experience is sure to be one of indulgence and delight.
Warm and Comforting Taste
The warm and comforting taste of pumpkin can be experienced in a variety of dishes, from soups to desserts. Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient that adds a unique flavor to any dish it is included in.
Here are three ways you can enjoy the delightful taste of pumpkin:
Savory Pumpkin Dishes: Pumpkin is not just for desserts! It can be used in savory dishes to add depth and richness. Pumpkin soup is a popular choice, with its creamy texture and subtle sweetness. You can also try pumpkin risotto, where the pumpkin adds a velvety smoothness to the dish. And let’s not forget about pumpkin ravioli, filled with a savory pumpkin filling and topped with a buttery sage sauce.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Variations: While the pumpkin spice latte has become a seasonal favorite, there are many variations that enhance the warm and comforting taste. You can try adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to your latte for an extra kick of flavor. For a creamy twist, add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top. And if you’re feeling adventurous, experiment with different milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for a unique twist on this classic fall beverage.
Mild and Subtle Sweetness
Indulge in the delicate and understated sweetness of pumpkin in a variety of delightful dishes. When you take a bite of pumpkin, you’ll experience a mild sweetness that is both comforting and satisfying. The flavors are subtle, allowing the natural sweetness of the pumpkin to shine through without overpowering your taste buds.
Pumpkin has a unique taste that is hard to describe but is undeniably delicious. It has a slightly earthy and nutty flavor, with hints of caramel and vanilla. The sweetness is not overpowering, making it a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
In desserts, pumpkin adds a rich and creamy texture, complemented by its mild sweetness. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin bread, each bite is filled with a comforting warmth that is perfect for autumn. But pumpkin isn’t just for desserts. It can also be used in stews, soups, and pasta dishes, adding a subtle sweetness that balances out the savory flavors.
Rich and Dense Consistency
When it comes to the rich and dense consistency of pumpkin, you can expect a creamy and velvety texture that is simply irresistible. Each bite is a luxurious experience as the smoothness coats your palate, leaving you craving for more.
The nutty and earthy flavor adds depth to the overall taste, making it a perfect choice for both sweet and savory dishes. And let’s not forget about the smooth and luscious mouthfeel that lingers, creating a satisfying sensation with every spoonful.
Pumpkin truly delivers a delightful culinary experience that is both comforting and indulgent.
Creamy and Velvety Texture
If you try pumpkin, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by its creamy and velvety texture. It’s like sinking your spoon into a cloud of silkiness, with a slight thickness that coats your mouth in pure indulgence. The texture alone makes pumpkin a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory.
Here are three ways to experience the creamy goodness of pumpkin:
Creamy Desserts: Pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and pudding are just a few examples of the luscious desserts that can be made with pumpkin. The smooth texture of the pumpkin lends itself perfectly to these rich and decadent treats.
Savory Pumpkin Dishes: Don’t limit yourself to just desserts. Pumpkin can also be used to create savory dishes like creamy pumpkin soup, pumpkin risotto, or pumpkin mac and cheese. The velvety texture of the pumpkin adds a luxurious element to these comforting meals.
Creamy Pumpkin Drinks: Pumpkin spice latte, anyone? Pumpkin can be blended into creamy beverages like smoothies, milkshakes, or even cocktails. The smooth and velvety texture of the pumpkin creates a delightful drinking experience.
Nutty and Earthy Flavor
To fully experience the nutty and earthy flavor, try incorporating pumpkin into your favorite fall recipes. The taste of pumpkin is like a warm hug on a chilly autumn day. It has a rich and distinct flavor that adds depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
When roasted, pumpkin becomes tender and caramelized, releasing its natural sweetness and enhancing its earthy undertones. The roasted pumpkin seeds, which are often discarded, are a delicious and crunchy snack on their own or can be used to top salads and soups for added texture.
The combination of the nutty and earthy flavor of pumpkin creates a comforting and satisfying taste that is perfect for the cozy fall season.
Smooth and Luscious Mouthfeel
The smooth and luscious mouthfeel of roasted pumpkin adds a delightful creaminess to any dish. When you take a bite of a pumpkin-infused creation, you’ll be greeted with a rich and velvety texture that instantly melts in your mouth. The indulgent and satisfying experience of savoring this autumnal delight cannot be understated.
Here are three reasons why the smooth and luscious mouthfeel of roasted pumpkin is a game-changer:
Creamy Soups: Pureed pumpkin is the perfect base for a velvety soup. Its smooth texture blends beautifully with other ingredients, creating a heavenly bowl of warmth and comfort.
Decadent Desserts: Whether it’s a pumpkin pie or a creamy cheesecake, roasted pumpkin adds a luxurious and satisfying element to desserts. The smoothness of the pumpkin elevates the overall taste, making it an indulgent treat.
Creamy Pasta Sauces: Roasted pumpkin can be transformed into a silky sauce that coats every strand of pasta. The combination of the smooth mouthfeel and the rich flavor creates a dish that is both satisfying and memorable.
Hint of Spiciness
You’ll notice a hint of spiciness in the taste of pumpkin. It’s a flavor that adds depth and warmth to any dish or beverage that incorporates this versatile ingredient. Whether you’re a fan of spicy pumpkin recipes or looking for pumpkin spice latte alternatives, the spiciness of pumpkin can truly elevate your culinary experience.
To fully appreciate the spiciness of pumpkin, let’s take a closer look at some popular recipes and beverages that highlight this flavor:
|Spicy Pumpkin Recipes
|Pumpkin Spice Latte Alternatives
|Chai Pumpkin Smoothie
|Spicy Pumpkin Soup
|Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
|Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
|Gingerbread Pumpkin Shake
|Spicy Pumpkin Bread Pudding
|Turmeric Pumpkin Latte
These dishes and drinks showcase the perfect balance between the natural sweetness of pumpkin and the kick of spices. The spiciness can come from a variety of sources, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or even chili powder. The combination of these flavors creates a symphony of tastes that will leave your palate craving for more.
Versatile Ingredient in Various Dishes
If you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen, try experimenting with different spices to enhance the versatility of this ingredient. Pumpkin is not only a delightful addition to sweet desserts, but it also shines in savory dishes.
Here are three ways you can make the most of this versatile ingredient:
Pumpkin Pie: This classic dessert is a fall favorite. The creamy and slightly sweet pumpkin filling, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, is a true crowd-pleaser. Bake it in a flaky pie crust and top it with a dollop of whipped cream for the perfect ending to any meal.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup: Transform pumpkin into a comforting and hearty soup. Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor. Season it with herbs like thyme and rosemary, and you’ll have a rich and velvety soup that is sure to warm you up on a chilly day.
Pumpkin Risotto: Elevate your risotto game by adding pumpkin. The subtle sweetness and creamy texture of the pumpkin perfectly complement the creamy rice. Enhance the flavors by incorporating sage, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of nutmeg. This luxurious dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Whether you’re satisfying your sweet tooth or craving something savory, pumpkin’s versatility will never disappoint. So go ahead and explore the endless possibilities this ingredient has to offer in both desserts and savory dishes.
In conclusion, experiencing the taste of pumpkin is like embarking on a culinary adventure. With its sweet and earthy flavors, nutty undertones, and creamy texture, it provides a warm and comforting taste that is simply irresistible.
Its mild and subtle sweetness adds a delightful touch, while its rich and dense consistency creates a satisfying mouthfeel. Whether in soups, pies, or even lattes, pumpkin proves to be a versatile ingredient that can transform any dish into a masterpiece.
So, don’t let the fall season pass you by without indulging in the pumpkin goodness – it’s truly a taste worth savoring. As the saying goes, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover,’ because beneath its humble orange exterior lies a world of delicious possibilities.


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Swedish homes will always be a favourite here on The Nordroom. And today we’re going to the countryside with this 19th-century house in Järvsö (about 320km north of Stockholm). The owners, Clara and Jon, knew they wanted children so the small house had to be extended to suit their family life.
It was important that the new and old would blend together seemlessly, so together with skilled carpenters did they add an extension to the back of the house, using the same materials and same building style as the original home. Inside the home is warm and beautiful with lots of wood and soft pink and blue tones and a touch of green in the decor. You really can’t see what is the old house and what is the new addition all rooms feel like a cozy historic home.

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Editor’s note: This is part two of a six-part series on conscription (the draft).
In 1917, the administration of President Woodrow Wilson decided to rely primarily on conscription, rather than voluntary enlistment, to raise military manpower for World War I when only 73,000 volunteers enlisted out of the initial 1 million target in the first six weeks of the war.
The Selective Service Act of 1917 was carefully drawn to remedy the defects in the Civil War system and (by allowing exemptions for dependency, essential occupations and religious scruples) to place each man in his proper niche in a national war effort. The act established a “liability for military service of all male citizens:” authorized a selective draft of all those between 21 and 31 years of age (later from 18 to 45); and prohibited all forms of bounties, substitutions, or purchase of exemptions.
In 1917, 10 million men were registered. This was deemed to be inadequate, so age ranges were increased and exemptions reduced, and so by the end of 1918, this increased to 24 million men that were registered with nearly 3 million inducted into the military services, with little of the resistance that characterized the Civil War, thanks to a well-received campaign by the government to increase support for the war and shut down newspapers and magazines that published articles against the war.
The draft was universal and included Blacks on the same terms as whites, although they served in different units. In all, 367,710 Black Americans were drafted (13.0% of the total), compared to 2,442,586 white (86.9%). Along with a general opposition to American involvement in a foreign conflict, southern farmers objected to perceived unfair conscription practices that exempted members of the upper class and industrial workers.
Draft boards were localized and based their decisions on social class. The poorest were the most often conscripted because they were considered the least likely to be the skilled labor needed for the war effort. Poor men were also less likely to convince local boards they were primary breadwinners who could be deferred to support dependents. Those of African descent in particular were often disproportionately drafted, though they generally were conscripted as laborers.
Nearly half-a-million immigrants were drafted, which forced the military to develop training procedures that took ethnic differences into account. Military leaders invited progressive reformers and ethnic group leaders to assist in formulating new military policies. The military attempted to socialize and Americanize young immigrant recruits, not by forcing Americanization, but by showing remarkable sensitivity and respect for ethnic values and traditions, and a concern for the morale of immigrant troops, with the aim of blending them into the larger society.
The Conscription Act of 1917 was passed in June. Conscripts were court-martialed by the Army if they refused to wear uniforms, bear arms, perform basic duties, or submit to military authority. Convicted objectors were often given long sentences of 20 years in Fort Leavenworth penitentiary in Kansas. In 1918, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker created the Board of Inquiry to question the conscientious objectors’ sincerity. Military tribunals tried men found by the board to be insincere for a variety of offenses; sentencing 17 to death, 142 to life imprisonment, and 345 to penal labor camps. Many of these sentences were commuted after the war’s end.
In 1917, a number of radicals and anarchists, including Emma Goldman, tried to challenge the new draft law in federal court, arguing that it was a direct violation of the 13th Amendment’s prohibition against slavery and involuntary servitude. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the draft act in the Selective Draft Law Cases on Jan. 7, 1918. The decision said the United States Constitution gave Congress the power to declare war and to raise and support armies.
Conscription was unpopular from left-wing sectors at the start, with many socialists jailed for “obstructing the recruitment or enlistment service.” The most famous was Eugene Debs, head of the Socialist Party of America, who ran for president in 1920 from his Atlanta prison cell. He had his sentence commuted to time served and was released on Dec. 25, 1921, by President Warren G. Harding. Also notably, the Industrial Workers of the World attempted to obstruct the war effort through strikes in war-related industries and not registering, but it did not meet with large success.
Although draft riots were not widespread, an estimated 171,000 people never registered for the draft, while another 360,000 people never responded to induction orders.
Conscientious Objector (CO) exemptions were allowed for the Amish, Mennonites, Quakers, and Church of the Brethren only. All other religious and political objectors were forced to participate.
The draft ended in 1918, but the Army designed the modern draft mechanism in 1926 and built it based on military needs, despite an era of pacifism. Working where Congress would not, it gathered a small group of officers for its new Joint Army-Navy Selective Service Committee, most of whom were commissioned based on social standing rather than military experience. This effort did not receive congressionally approved funding until 1934, when Major Gen. Lewis B. Hershey was assigned to the organization. Much of Hershey’s work was codified into law with the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 (STSA).
By the summer of 1940, as Germany conquered France, Americans supported the return of conscription. One national survey found that 67% of respondents believed that a German-Italian victory would endanger the United States, and that 71% supported “the immediate adoption of compulsory military training for all young men.” Similarly, a November 1942 survey of American high school students found that 69% favored compulsory postwar military training.
The World War I system served as a model for that of World War II. The 1940 law instituted conscription in peacetime, requiring the registration of all men between 21 and 35. President Roosevelt’s signing of the Selective Training and Service Act on Sept. 16, 1940, began the first peacetime draft in the United States. It also reestablished the Selective Service System (SSS) as an independent agency responsible for identifying young men and facilitating their military service.
The act set a cap of 900,000 men to be in training at any given time and limited military service to 12 months unless Congress deemed it necessary to extend such service in the interest of national defense. An amendment added 18 more months to this service period on Aug. 18, 1941. After the Pearl Harbor attack, the STSA was further amended (Dec. 19, 1941), extending the term of service to the duration of the war plus six months, and requiring the registration of all men 18 to 64 years of age. During World War II, 49 million men were registered, 36 million classified, and 10 million inducted. Eighteen- and 19-year-olds were made liable for induction on Nov. 13, 1942. By late 1942, the SSS moved away from a national lottery to administrative selection by its more than 6,000 local boards.

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At the end of Episode #3, a surprise ending left us all cringing from head to toe. As an antidote, this week we welcome David back into the studio to share his side of the story. Plus, we head back to Bushwick to get a drink with that sexy Irish guy. You won't believe his trick for mellowing out on a first date.
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Mary Kissel and Joseph Sternberg discuss France's election stakes, Theresa May's power play and Turkey on the brink.
Matt and Alison review Nicholas Winding Refn's "The Neon Demon" and catch up with other notable 2016 releases available to stream.
Collins talks to Andy Greene about playing with Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel and more, and previews his U.S. tour


picked up the prize for Steelwork at last night’s Specialists Awards, held at the Hilton Hotel, London.
Winners of the Specialists Awards, supported by the NSCC, were announced on Thursday 4th March, to celebrate the finest specialist contractors and construction projects today.
The awards, hosted by stand up comedian, presenter and actor, Rufus Hound, were presented at the prestigious 5 star Hilton Hotel, on London’s Park Lane. Attended by over 600 leaders in specialist contracting in the construction industry, these awards brought together the key players in the industry and the ones to watch.
Nick Edwards, editor of Construction News magazine commented:
"In times like this, the difference between success and just surviving can be just about getting that little bit of competitive edge. That’s what Specialists Awards is all about. Showing in the expertise you bring, in the quality you ensure, in the innovation you create, you are the beating heart of the industry through good times and bad."
Suzannah Nichol, Chief Executive of the NSCC also commented:
“…here we are tonight, over 650 of us celebrating what you, the beating heart of Construction, the largest industrial sector in the UK, contribute to UK plc.
And don’t underestimate what you do. Without you we would have no schools, hospitals, offices, universities, houses. No roads, bridges, communication networks. You get the picture. Without you and your valuable supply chains, who carry out 90% of the work on site, we would have no industry. Everyone has a part to play – but never forget – yours is a major part.”


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Scheduling a Chambers Hearing
There are several steps to take in order to schedule your hearing.
Step 1 Availability: Discuss with the other parties when they are available. It is important that you do not try to schedule a hearing for a day when another party is not available. If you do so, it is likely that the matter will simply be adjourned (postponed) and rescheduled. You could potentially even have a costs award made against you for wasting time.
Step 2 Get a time estimate: Discuss with the other party how long they think the hearing will take. Once the other parties have told you how long they expect the matter to take, decide if you agree. How long you estimate your matter will take will impact what happens next.
If your matter is estimated to take:
- Less than 2 hours = You can set it down for any day that the Court will sit in Chambers
- More than 2 hours = You need to get Supreme Court Scheduling to reserve a date for you. The process for reserving court dates varies for each registry. You can find the rules that apply in the registry where your case is going forward in by checking here.
Dates for lengthy chambers hearings go extremely fast. For example, in Vancouver, new chambers dates come available on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am. The chambers dates are for the month after the next calendar month. So, for example, on the first Tuesday in January, dates for March become available. They go extremely fast. Often you will have to call multiple times to not get a busy signal. The new dates are generally all gone within an hour or so.
While it is inconvenient to set matters down for more than two hours, if you estimate too little time for your matter the Court may refuse to hear it. If the Court does hear the matter and it goes well over the time estimate the judge or master may get very cross at everyone involved. If you are asking the Court to do something, the last thing you want is to annoy the decision maker. Estimate your time accurately.
Step 3 File the notice of application: Once you have a Court date, you can file your notice of application, which will set out the date of the hearing and the time estimate.
Step 4 Petition hearings – file notice of hearing: If your chambers matter is a petition to the Court, you will have already filed your notice of petition before setting a court date. You therefore need to file and serve on the other parties a notice of hearing in Form 68 to advise them of the Court date.
Resetting an Adjourned Application
If the application gets adjourned and a new hearing date is not scheduled, Rule 8-1 (21.1) tells how the applicant can reschedule the hearing. The applicant files a requisition (Form 17), setting out the date and time of the new hearing and serves a copy of the filed requisition on the application respondents at least 2 business days before the date set for the hearing.
A business day means a day on which the court registries are open for business.
If the applicant does not reset the application for hearing within a reasonable time after an application respondent has asked the applicant to do so, the applicant respondent may apply to the Court for directions on how to proceed, using a requisition in Form 17, and with 2 business days notice to the applicant (see Rule 8-1(22)). For more information on requisitions generally, see Requisitions.


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1: The Origins of National Consciousness
2: Self-Determination and the First World War
3: The Inter-War Years: The Minorities Treaties Regime
4: Self-Determination in Modern International Law: International Instruments and Judicial Decisions
5: Self-Determination in Modern International Law: The Practice of States
6: The Protection of Minorities
7: Definitions of the Term "People"
10: Historical Title
Thomas Musgrave is a lecturer in law at the University of Wollongong in Australia. He has practised as a barrister in Canada.
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A post by Conor Murphy, Head of Global Ecommerce at GBG.
This week GBG attended Money20/20, the largest global event focused on payments and financial services innovation for connected commerce. Taking place in Las Vegas, it’s at the intersection of mobile, retail, marketing services, data and technology and brings together key players disrupting the ways in which consumers and businesses manage, spend and borrow money.
Here are six key trends and insights we’ve heard this week:
Millennials are powering growth in commerce
- This growing group accounts for $2.5 trillion of global commerce and will grow to $8 trillion by 2020 as the spending power of this demographic increases.
- Global commerce accounts for $50 trillion globally, of which travel accounts for $2.1 trillion. E-commerce only represents $1.3 trillion so there is plenty of scope and huge opportunity.
A new approach to data
- Companies that rely purely on their own data are doomed because in a more complex and challenging world organisations need access to more data to make better decisions – we can’t rely on our own limited knowledge of customers.
- There is a greater need for collaboration between banks and payment service providers (PSPs) to improve customer service and manage risk. Systems are not joined up, so greater collaboration and data sharing will mean a better customer experience, better customer retention and will protect us all from financial crime.
Biometrics: Identity is the new money
- With the rapid evolution of the web, the use of personal data now has far greater implications on how it can impact a person’s life. For example, automotive manufacturer BMW is now using biometrics to understand who is driving the car, and how, to help insurers understand how to accurately set premiums.
Emerging trends in alternative lending
- Technology is transforming lending. Machine learning and predictive tools now mean better consumer segmentation and pricing rather than a one size fits all approach. Companies like Feedzai use big data and machine learning to make commerce safe.
- Credit decisions are not conclusive anymore. There is a greater requirement for adoption of new technology and new data to support lending because customers may have no longer have a traditional credit footprint. For example, millennials or migrant workers.
The role of compliance is changing
- Compliance has moved from being a tick box exercise to now being treated as business critical for all fintech/e-commerce businesses. Start-ups seeking funding are now required to demonstrate that they have an AML programme. Not having a coherent scalable programme jeopardises future resale value and leaves the business open to the risk of costly government intervention.
Know Your Customer (KYC)
- Having a tiered KYC verification process can impact the levels of service a customer can access. Depending upon the risk of the product, you may not need to verify anything more than name and address, but for product or customer groups that are known to be high risk consider a wider range of identity attributes that may even include electronic document checks.
In conclusion, this week has demonstrated the high future growth potential of e-commerce and payments – we are only scratching the surface at present. There is also a greater need for adoption of more customer centric solutions – it’s all about convenience, removing friction, and using appropriate data and technology to manage risk.
Find out more about how GBG provides a range of identity data solutions to customers across different sectors, including retail and e-commerce, here.


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Broker bought old system from former sister insurer Southern Rock for £17m
Brightside will replace its in-house electronic trading system with insurance software house CDL’s Strata product.
The broking group bought its old in-house system, called eSystem, from former capacity provider and sister insurer Southern Rock in 2011 for £17m.
It will shift to the new CDL system over the next 12 months.
When asked if the shift to an externally-provided system would result in job losses at Brightside, chief information officer James Fairhurst said: “The transition from the eSystem to an industry standard platform is the next step in our evolution to a top ten broker and as part of that journey we are investing in both our technology and our people skills.
“From my previous experience we saw a doubling of resource in this space, and I anticipate the same for Brightside.”
Brightside’s customers will be able to make mid-term policy adjustments and accept renewals online through Strata’s online self-service portal. The portal will also allow them to store electronic policy documents securely.
Fairhurst said: “The capability of our IT systems and technology is fundamental to our success and we’re confident that this new strategic partnership with CDL will deliver a scalable platform to support our ambitious growth plans and will also significantly improve the customer experience.”
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Sacrifice Present #3 – Name This Rhode Island Baseball Field
First things first, Sacrifice Present #2, courtesy of Axis Bats, goes to Jackie Grinnell. Jackie, along with close to 100 responders (how awesome is this!) correctly identified Tommy Turner as the Rhode Island Baseball player in question. Congrats Jackie Grinnell. And now let’s giveaway another Sacrifice Present to one lucky person who can correctly identify this field by its nickname…
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- Snack Shack was a 2021 “Best Of” Winner in a Rhode Island Baseball Experience fan poll
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- Located on Post Road in Warwick, plenty of parking, plenty of great views of the field. A neighborhood baseball park that has enough energy on a warm, summer night with the stands packed, two great teams competing to light up the entire state of Rhode Island, and surrounding states!!!
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Former Medical Director of Cleveland Clinic Speaks Out After Being Fired for Questioning Flu Vaccine
Last January, the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, medical doctor Daniel Neides, was fired due to an article he wrote questioning vaccine safety. Dr. Neides became sick after receiving a flu shot, which caused him to examine more closely the ingredients included in the influenza vaccine. "I, like everyone else, took the advice of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - the government - and received a flu shot. I chose to receive the preservative free vaccine, thinking I did not want any thimerasol (i.e. mercury) that the "regular" flu vaccine contains. Makes sense, right? Why would any of us want to be injected with mercury if it can potentially cause harm? However, what I did not realize is that the preservative-free vaccine contains formaldehyde. WHAT? How can you call it preservative-free, yet still put a preservative in it? And worse yet, formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. Yet, here we are, being lined up like cattle and injected with an unsafe product. Within 12 hours of receiving the vaccine, I was in bed feeling miserable and missed two days of work with a terrible cough and body aches." Dr. Neides was almost instantly branded as an anti-science heretic, promoting "harmful myths and untruths about vaccinations," in spite of the fact that he made it clear that he was not anti-vaccine. So how does one rise to the position of "Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer" of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic while being a heretic and anti-science?


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Cupar locals support projects to improve mental health and wellbeing
LOCAL people in the Cupar area have voted to support seven local projects in the area as part of Fife Council’s bid to create a fairer Fife.
Over the past few months the council has been asking local community groups to come up with ideas which will make Cupar area a thriving place and reduce inequalities.
Now following a successful voting event in the Corn Exchange on Saturday, seven projects, all with the aim of improving mental health and well being, have gained a slice of £15,000 council funding.
The successful projects are:
- Lighthouse Project £2000.00
- Castle Furniture Motorvators Project £2000.00
- Include Me Project £1236.80
- Fife Folk Museum £800.00
- Fife Clan-Howe of Fife Rugby Club £794.56
- Ceres Community Café Project £4000.00
- Sustainable Cupar £4168.64
It is the first time an event of this kind has been held in North East Fife and, almost 100 votes were cast on Saturday.
Every group who had applied for funding were invited to present at the event and there was a chance for all the groups to network with each other and the local people who turned out to vote .
The toilet in The Lighthouse is in desperate need of an upgrade. If this is not completed soon it may affect the running of the Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is used by the Cupar community and is especially welcoming to the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. The Lighthouse wants to make the toilet more accessible to its customers. The toilet needs this upgrade to continue to make the Lighthouse a place of refreshment for all.
Offers support to clients with enduring mental health problems and people generally involved with the psychiatric services.
This is achieved through provision of a safe and therapeutic environment with trained support workers teaching auto mechanics, upcycling crafts, providing workshop experience and employment experience/skills.
Our project also abides by a service level agreement which incorporates periodic assessment and delivers a tailored client-based action plan, social outings.
Over the past year, Include Me Citizen Advocacy, through its work in the local area, has identified a need for a collective advocacy group for parents who are carers of vulnerable adult children living at home. Our aim is to facilitate the development of an independent parent-carer advocacy group which would ultimately become autonomous. Outcomes include reduced social isolation, greater inclusion, equality and agency; sustain quality home based care; self-efficacy; healthy, active, fulfilling lives.
Fife Folk Museum – Improve Signage
Ceres is on the outskirts of Cupar, some three miles away. To help increase our footfall, we would like to have signage in Cupar to point visitors in the direction of Ceres and to visit our lovely little museum which depicts the past social, economic and cultural life of the county of Fife.
Reaping the Benefits of Rugby
As part of our overarching ethos of making the sport of rugby more inclusive at Howe of Fife Rugby Club, we would like to promote our Unified Rugby Team and the game in general alongside working with charities and agencies who support people experiencing mental health difficulties to help them in their recovery and gain confidence to re-join the community, improving their confidence, employability, social and team working skills.
Ceres community café – The Village Café
To provide a meeting place that enhances the quality of life for local residents and that advances informal education with particular regard to the local environment, culture, social, and craft traditions. The café will provide a safe, welcoming environment for those members of our community who are living on their own and need a friendly listening ear. The café will be available to rent to the community who wish to hold meetings or social events.
The aim of More Moor Road is to enhance the environs of the core path between Cupar and Ceres by providing benches to make it a more inclusive space for less able walkers and children. The natural habitat will be enriched by installing bird boxes and the planting of an edible verge. An interpretation board will increase public understanding of local history. These aims will be achieved with the help of several community groups.


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Beauty Sleep is a chamomile-rose peaflower tea. The honey flavor in this completely overpowers the rose- it is but a faint aftertaste. If I hadn’t prepared it myself, I would have believed at least 4 tablespoons of honey went into my cup.
Fortunately, the tea itself is palatable. It’s ‘sweet’ enough to drink without sugar, but adding a bit of sweetener helps bring out the rose a bit more. A bit of milk might make for a satisfying latte.


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cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
McCleod Park is on the Jourdan River in Kiln, Mississippi. It is maintained by Hancock County. We camped here for four nights. The park has two camping sections--One along the river and lake(which is perfect for boaters) and the other on higher ground directly behind the entrance. We liked camping among the trees in the park-like area behind the entrance. Some of these sites can be reserved. Our pad was concrete with a concrete patio and concrete picnic table. The pluses: Full hookups, paved roads, plenty of space between the sites, newly renovated bathhouse, very nice playground and splash pad, new basketball court, beautiful river, and three boat ramps. Lots of boaters were out this past weekend. Very few sites were left on Friday and Saturday. Camp store has drinks, ice, and ice cream, but very few supplies; however, there's a Family Dollar and other places nearby to re-stock the basics. My one criticism is that the bathhouse was not cleaned and restocked regularly. With the large numbers of campers this past weekend, this should have been a priority. While there, we enjoyed visiting Crosby Arboretum in nearby Picayune. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely return.
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How to Read Good Sam Directory Ratings
The three-number rating that accompanies each campground listing in the directory gives readers an at-a-glance assessment of a campground's amenities, cleanliness and environment.
How to read the Good Sam Rating 10/10 /10. All three ratings categories are measured on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best.Less than 1 percent of parks or campgrounds receive the coveted 10 / 10 / 10 rating, which indicates superior facilities that are well maintained, clean, well-appointed restrooms and a highly appealing appearance.Campgrounds are inspected annually by dedicated RVers like you.
Completeness of facilities
10 / 10 / 10 The first campground rating evaluates completeness and quality of facilities.In this category we rate interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance.
Cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms and showers
10 / 10 / 10 The second rating category concerns the cleanliness and physical characteristics of toilets, walls, showers, sinks/counters/mirrors and floor. If a park achieves a full point in each of the above, it receives a star (), indicating exceptionally clean restrooms.
Also rated are physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
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