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To enjoy a life with energy, health, and resilience in 2022 requires a detailed plan similar to the concept of building a beautiful house requires detailed blueprints. What lifestyle strategies, suggestions, and systems will you implement to make your life in 2022 better than it was in 2021? To enhance our quality of life requires us to improve our actions, behaviors, habits, and thoughts. We must constantly invest our energy, money, and time to add the optimal updates, upgrades, and uploads to our hardware, operating systems, and software that powers our passion and peak performance.

“With dedication and determination, anyone can expand their skills and thoughts for optimal success and well-being. Our behaviors, beliefs, and brain signals are the key drivers for our ability to create the quality of life we deserve and desire.” —Michael Morningstar

New Year’s goals and resolutions are nice daydreams unless you create a written mastery action plan, mission statement, and vision board to turn your desires and dreams into your destiny.  It is imperative to find a coach, mastermind group, and peer group to offer you 360-degree education, information, and inspiration.  Then you must schedule your activities on your calendar to implement your plans and measure your progress. Everyone needs references, resources, and role models to guide our way with their words with wisdom. Reading the best guidance of the experts and studying the efforts and endeavors of heroes, history, and how-to resources is the safest shortcut to success. Learning from the vast experience of role models we can cut decades of trial and error off of our timeline and gain their words with wisdom in days.

The Morningstar NEWS blog is passionate about helping people focus on Nutrition, Emotions, Wellness, and Success strategies. There are many profound principles and proven practices to guide our path for peak performance to enjoy a happy and healthy lifestyle. The ongoing crazy coronavirus conditions are creating an opportunity and silver lining for each of us to review our current lifestyle and invest in thinking time to manifest and re-engineer the life of our dreams.  Maybe now is the perfect time to create a new operator’s manual regarding our happiness and health.

Instead of being angry and frustrated with the crazy coronavirus conditions and the crazy mad doctors, politicians, and scientists, now is a great opportunity to be calm and stay focused on being the change we wish to see in the world. When we are more centered, certain, and congruent we will persevere and prevail.

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Top 22 Tips for Energy, Health, and Resilience in 2022

We could save billions if not trillions of dollars every year and be happier and healthier than our wildest daydreams with a focus on healthcare instead of sick care. If health professionals would write a healthy lifestyle prescription for their family, friends, and patients we could potentially eliminate the vast majority of the sadness, sickness, and stress in the world. If you are not hearing about holistic health and natural nutrition from your team of health care providers then they may be overcharging you while short-changing you with their vision of sick care.

Consider printing and posting this list on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator, and vision board to help you remember healthy habits:

  1. Acupressure and touch are powerful modalities for our happiness, health, and healing. Handshakes, healing touch, and hugs help maintain our happiness and health.
  2. Affirmations, incantations, and positive words are simple methods to keep your beliefs, body, and brain focused on what is most important in your life.
  3. Biorhythms and circadian rhythms are key factors to be synchronized with the complex rhythms of life and the world around us.
  4. Breathwork is very beneficial because many people are mouth breathers and take shallow breaths which results in oxygen deprivation. Breath of Fire and Pranayama breathing techniques help reprogram your breath and brain for optimal performance. Buteyko nasal breath training is also very helpful.
  5. Charity, faith, gratitude, and hope are powerful attitudes that guide us to a higher quality of life. Embrace these attitudes each day and then observe the magic moments and miracles that occur. When we are in a state of grace amazing things happen. Good deeds, public service, and selfless service make our world a better place.
  6. Dental health is extremely important to your energy, health, and resilience. It is a key driver for cardiovascular, mental, and nutritional health.
  7. Emotional mastery is essential to be happy and healthy. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is one of the easiest and fastest ways to master your emotions.
  8. Environment plays a key role in our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. Nature is a key place to invest your time to stay happy and healthy.
  9. Exercise and fitness are vital to maintaining every area of our health and well-being.  A daily regiment of activities that include some High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), planks, rebounding, squats, and walking will work magic for your energy, health, and resilience. Talking and walking with your family and friends is an easy way to be active. Zach Bush M.D. promotes the many benefits of Nitric Oxide boosting exercises done in four minutes of fun. FYI, Nitric Oxide is essential to our health and longevity so learn more about it soon. Resilience training is vital for the ability to deal with whatever shows up in our life: Training our body and brain with cold/hot immersion, mental resilience, MovNat (natural movement), and resistance training can boost our immune system and longevity.
  10. Food is designed to provide the energy, fuel, medicine, and nutrition our bodies need. Green foods are great for us. Natural nutrition with organic whole foods that provide a wide variety of complex carbs, good fats, and high-quality proteins are best. Superfoods are abundant to supercharge our happiness and health. Hemp greens, oil, and seeds are superfoods and superstars for boosting our energy, happiness, and health. Raw foods have more antioxidants, enzymes, phytonutrients, and vitamin benefits than cooked foods. Blended raw sauces, smoothies, and soups are delicious and nutritious.
  11. Grounding is a beneficial concept to practice. Earthing is another word for being grounded and it helps us discharge static electricity and stay healthy.
  12. Intermittent fasting is a powerful way to discipline and train your body and brain to be healthy and metabolically fit. Time-restricted eating is gaining significant support from many people. By reducing your eating window to fewer hours and increasing your fasting window to more hours you can reset your health, metabolism, and well-being.
  13. Hydration is a vital yet often overlooked area of happiness and health. Herbal teas offer double-duty benefits to help keep us healthy and hydrated.
  14. Laugh, learn, listen, love, and lots of smiles each day may be considered a best-kept secret for happiness and health.
  15. Meditation and mindfulness may be the difference between a life of happiness or sadness. A positive mental attitude with clarity, focus, and resilience is essential.
  16. Minerals and vitamins are essential to our happiness and health. Most people are deficient in some of each and the consequences are sadness, sickness, stress, and struggles. This is often one of the easiest areas to address and most overlooked areas for our energy, health, and resilience.
  17. Relationships can be a source of joy or a big stressor, depending on our ability to manage our relationship states, stories, and strategies. Treat others as you wish to be treated. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a great resource to help build resilient relationships.
  18. Sleep is vital to every aspect of our life and very few people are getting the quality and quantity of sleep they need to maintain and sustain a happy and healthy life. Create a relaxing ritual and sleep sanctuary for deep and therapeutic sleep.
  19. Spiritual practices are vital to maintaining awareness, balance, and consciousness in our life. Many people struggle with it. By building spirit we build strength.
  20. Sunlight and sunshine may be the cheapest and fastest ways to supercharge your body and brain for happiness and health. When sunlight is not available try full-spectrum light and infrared light therapy.
  21. Supplements from herbs and whole foods can help maintain your health as a complement to healthy organic whole foods. Boosting our adaptogens, antioxidants, enzymes, herbs, medicinal mushrooms, phytonutrients, and trace elements help. Herbal teas, tinctures, and tonics are a super way to help support your health and immune system. CBD hemp oil products can be very therapeutic and are available in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
  22. Yoga can change you and change the world. Yes, yoga may be one of the most powerful and profound ways to balance your energy, happiness, health, and resiliency. Try a yoga retreat followed by 21 weeks of yoga and see how your energy, happiness, and health shift into a new dimension.

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The passion and purpose of Morningstar NEWS are to condense hundreds of hours of reading and research down to two minutes of education, information, and inspiration. These top 22 tips for energy, health, and resilience in 2022 are easy to implement in your life when you have the determination, discipline, and drive to be happy and healthy.

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The Future Of International Cooperation In Space Is Splitting Along Lines Of Power On Earth

Even during times of conflict on the ground, space has historically been an arena of collaboration among nations. Trends in the past decade suggest that the nature of cooperation in space is shifting, and fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted these changes.

In the past few years, groups of nations with similar strategic interests on Earth have come together to further their interests in space, forming what I call “Space blocs.” Despite tensions on the ground, both acted carefully to avoid causing crises and even cooperated on a number of projects in space.

As more countries developed their own space agencies, several international collaborative groups emerged. In 1998, the US and Russia joined efforts to build the International Space Station, which is now supported by 15 countries. The European Space Agency, which now includes 22 nations, could be considered among the first space blocs.

Countries that shared interests on the ground began coming together to pursue specific mission objectives in space, forming space blocs.

In the past five years, several new space blocs have emerged with various levels of space capabilities.

These include the African Space Agency, with 55 member states; the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency, with 7 member states; and the Arab Space Coordination Group, with 12 Middle Eastern member states.

The mission aims to build a research station on the south pole of the moon with a supporting lunar space station called the Gateway.

Russia and China-along with a number of their allies on Earth-have not done so because some perceive the accords as an effort to expand the US-dominated international order to outer space.

The European Space Agency has even discontinued several joint projects it had planned with Russia and is instead expanding its partnerships with the US and Japan.

In addition to seeking power in space, countries are also using space blocs to strengthen their spheres of influence on the ground.

One example is the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization, which was formed in 2005. There has been tremendous growth of commercial activities in space in the past decade. As a result, some scholars see a future of space cooperation defined by shared commercial interests. Commercial enterprises are unlikely to dictate future international cooperation in space.

According to current international space law, any company that operates in space does so as an extension of-and under the jurisdiction of-its home nation’s government. The dominance of states over companies in space affairs has been starkly exemplified through the Ukraine crisis. As a result of state-imposed sanctions, many commercial space companies have stopped collaborating with Russia.

Given the current legal framework, it seems most likely that states-not commercial entities-will continue to dictate the rules in space.

There are many benefits when nations come together and form space blocs.

The growing rigidity of two alliances-the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance-at the end of 19th century is often cited as the key trigger of World War I. A key lesson therein is that as long as existing space blocs remain flexible and open to all, cooperation will flourish and the world may yet avoid an open conflict in space.

Maintaining the focus on scientific goals and exchanges between and within space blocs-while keeping political rivalries at bay-will help to ensure the future of international cooperation in space.


The Essence of Buddha

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The Essence of Buddha is about living life with meaning and purpose. It offers a contemporary interpretation of the way to enlightenment, written by a highly revered spiritual leader. The fundamental tenets of the Buddhist understanding of life, such as The Eightfold Path, The Six Paramitas and the Laws of Causality, are clearly explained in modern and accessible terms, along with the need for self-reflection, the nature of karma and reincarnation, and other teachings of the Buddha.

Dimension of Book: 7.10 (H) X 5 (L)  Inches
Width: 1.2 inches
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 212
Author: Rhyuho Okawa


What is my level of Italian language?

Pure Beginners:

From scratch or with little knowledge of greetings, personal information and the odd word.

Post Beginners / Lower Intermediate

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions in Italy. Manages introductions and essential tasks like shopping and can ask straightforward questions or explain personal details about their lives such as where they live, what career they do, how many children they have etc. Interacts in a simple way with Italians and prefers that the other person talks clearly and

slowly. Is grateful for help and assistance along the way!

Understands the main points in familiar and regular conversations such as work, leisure and family.

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Able to describe and converse in present, past and future tense. Can deal with most situations that may arise with travelling in Italy. Can produce simple sentences on topics that are familiar and interesting. Able to give reasoning and explanations to opinions and plans.

Upper Intermediate:

Is able to understand the main ideas when spoken to on complex topics and abstract topics. This may include areas of specialism and detailed technical knowledge. In conversation with Italians, the upper intermediate learner has a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes the discussion easy and relaxed for both parties. Can produce detailed sentences on a range of subjects as well as giving rationales for different viewpoints.

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts or articles and recognise subtle implicit meanings from the author. In conversation with Italians, the advanced learner expresses fluently and spontaneously without searching for expressions. Able to communicate in an effective way for work, social and academic purposes- and able to produce detailed structured sentences for technical purposes. Language structures of advanced learners include cohesive devices, patterns and connectors.


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    AC Vs DC Power : Usage in EV Spectrum

    There is a ton of terminology floating around regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging. You may have learned about different EV charging “levels,” as well as terms like fast or rapid charging. Another important factor to consider for EV charging is the power current. Electric vehicle charging stations use both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) to power EVs. Read on to learn about the differences between both types of electric power, as well as the pros and cons of each.

    AC vs. DC Power

    Near the turn of the 20th century, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were developing the types of electric power we use today. Edison championed DC power, which started as the standard electricity in the United States. Tesla established AC electricity to combat some of the obstacles DC presented.

    DC Power

    DC electricity is current that constantly runs in one direction. This is the power found in fuel cells, solar cells and batteries. While DC power was mostly supplanted by AC for power grid purposes, it has made a resurgence lately due to many modern technologies running on DC power. Computers, LEDs and electric cars are technologies that rely at least in part on DC electricity.

    AC Power

    Even though Edison tried to discredit the safety of AC electricity, the ability to more easily alter voltages using a transformer led AC power to become the power grid standard for much of the world. AC electricity is current that reverses direction many times per second. In the United States, AC power reverses direction 60 times per second.

    While both AC and DC power have a place in our world today, each has its benefits and drawbacks. Fortunately EV charging stations use both types to power EVs, and deciphering which best suits your needs depends on many factors.

    AC and DC Power Pros and Cons

    Because so much of our power grid relies on transporting and transforming AC power, it is a great place to start with regard to EV charging. AC power does have some limitations such as speed and stability. Conversely, DC infrastructure is less prevalent, but with powerful modern batteries such as the ones found in EVs, DC electricity is finding a place in our modern world.

    AC Pros

    Ironically, AC power eventually became known as the safer form of electric power, at least in terms of power grid applications. The ability to easily alter voltages using transformers is the reason we do not have extremely high voltages running in our homes and businesses. AC power is also readily available, and charging stations can often easily use existing power infrastructure. Additionally, AC power is considered safer for frequent use when charging EV batteries, as many EV manufacturers recommend limiting the frequency of DC charging.

    AC Cons

    Because the current is alternating, this type of power can experience electricity loss as it travels distances. This is another reason the power grid uses transformers: By raising the voltage extremely high, power companies can send power great distances and not experience severe electricity loss. The AC also leads to a slower transfer of power, at least at the lower voltages we use in day-to-day applications. For EVs, this means AC charging is slower compared with DC charging.

    DC Pros

    Edison would likely be thrilled that DC is back in favor today. DC power is more stable due to the consistent flow of current, and as technology develops, companies are becoming better able to transfer DC power over distances with even less electricity loss than AC power. DC power is also a faster form of electricity as it relates to EV charging stations.

    DC Cons

    The primary drawback of DC power is the corresponding lack of infrastructure. Because the power grid still relies primarily on AC power, DC charging is less widespread, especially in smaller-scale applications. However, thanks to companies like EV Connect, DC charging has never been more accessible. As previously mentioned, there is some debate surrounding how frequent EV drivers should use DC power to charge their vehicles, and most manufacturers recommend against daily DC charging.

    EV Charging “Levels” and Power Current

    There are three commonly referred to levels of EV charging. The levels (1, 2 and 3) mostly correspond to the speed with which the charger can fill an EV battery:

    Level 1 (AC)

    The first level is essentially just the power we use in our daily lives: AC power outlets in homes and businesses can power your EV. Level 1 power is inexpensive and accessible; however, this low voltage AC power is the slowest way to charge a vehicle, and for most drivers who regularly use their EV, it is not a viable way to charge.

    Level 2 (AC)

    AC level 2 charging is the most common form to power EVs. This power still relies on the standard AC, but uses a transformer to raise the voltage and increase the speed with which level 2 can top up an EV. Level 2 charging is a great option for homes, multi-unit dwellings and other businesses, as the speed of these chargers is effective for most EV drivers.

    Level 3 (DC)

    Sometimes referred to as “fast charging” (DCFC) or “rapid charging” (DCRC), level 3 charging is the fastest way to power an EV. Though it requires more initial setup cost and construction, the stability of DC power in level 3 charging can top up an empty EV battery in as little as 30 minutes. Level 3 chargers are a great option for fuel stations along major routes like interstates.

    While the development of electricity began with a heated battle between AC and DC power, the use of both continues today. Fortunately for EV drivers, there is no need to argue because EV charging infrastructure benefits from both AC and DC charging stations. Be sure to check out all of EV Connect’s charging solutions!


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Children’s Advocacy Center?

The CAC is a child-friendly facility that provides assessment, advocacy and therapy services to abused and neglected children, all under one roof.

What’s the purpose of the Children’s Advocacy Center?

The CAC’s goal is to reduce a child’s trauma by reducing the number of times a child has to be interviewed regarding allegations of abuse; creating a positive and culturally sensitive response to these allegations, and; linking the families to supportive services.

What does an advocate do?

Child advocates provide immediate support and crisis intervention; education about the child welfare and legal systems involved in child abuse cases; information on how sexual abuse impacts children and families, and; the importance of obtaining treatment for children. Advocates also provide referrals to community resources, training for caregivers on how to best support their children, and advocacy for families.

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What is The Healing Tree?

Who is eligible for services through The Healing Tree?

Any child ages 3-17 years who has disclosed any sexual or physical abuse is eligible for services.

Who can refer to The Healing Tree?

Referrals may come from anyone in the community including law enforcement, Department of Children and Families, schools, child advocates, therapists, medical providers and case managers. Clients may also self-refer to The Healing Tree.

Is there a fee for The Healing Tree services?

No child is declined services based on inability to pay. Fees are assessed and determined on a case-by-case basis.  The Healing Tree is also an approved provider for various insurance and Medicaid plans.

What is the Child Protection Team?

The Child Protection Team is a medically directed program that offers expert evaluation of alleged child abuse and neglect. The multidisciplinary team includes case managers, medical professionals, and psychologists who assess risk factors and recommend services to protect children and help strengthen families. The services that the Child Protection Team provides supplements the Florida Department of Children and Families child protective investigations and law enforcement.

Who is eligible for services through the Child Protection Team?

The child is automatically eligible for services by the Child Protection Team once a suspicion of child abuse or neglect has been reported and accepted by the Florida Abuse Hotline or law enforcement for investigation.

Is there a fee for services for the Child Protection Team?

No, there are no financial criteria for Child Protection Team services.

Where is the Children’s Advocacy Center located?

The CAC is located on Michigan Street, between Orange Avenue and I-4. Our physical address is:

601 W. Michigan St.

Orlando, FL 32805

What should I do if I suspect that a child is being abused or neglected?

If you have reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused or neglected, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE. You can speak to a hotline counselor about your concerns and they will be able to determine if a report is warranted.

If the situation is an emergency, call 911 immediately.

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Peng Jixiang’s “Introduction to Art of Art” explanation

Objective spirit

Objective spirit, based on objective idealism, believes that art is the manifestation of ideas and the spirit of the universe. Plato regards the rational world as the firstity, the emotional world is the second sex, and the art world is regarded as the third sex. It is believed that art is the copy of the copy of the rational world, and negates the authenticity of the art world. Hegel, the master of German classical aesthetics, believes that “beauty is the perceptual manifestation of ideas”, believes that ideas are content, emotional manifestations are external expression, and art is a dialectical unity of content and form. In the first part of “The original Road” of the northern and northern dynasties of my country, Liu Ye proposed the performance of “Wen” as “Tao”, and “Tao” is the origin of “Wen”. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xi believed that “the text was carried by the way”, that is, “still car”.

Imitation is based on materialism, thinking that art is a imitation of real life and a reproduction of social life. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle affirmed the truth of real life, thus affirming the truth of imitating realistic art. He believed that artistic imitation was not only the original of real life, but the nature of society. Improve what things should have. The Russian revolutionary democraticist Chelniveski believes that “beauty is life” and art is a reproduction of life. The life here not only refers to social life, but also in nature. Yao Yao, the north and south dynasties in my country, said in the “Continuation Products”, “Heart Teachers Create”, and Zhang Ye of the Tang Dynasty said, “Foreign teachers are created, and they have a heart source.” Jing Hao of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms says “Duster is like taking it out.”

Aesthetic cognitive effect

The aesthetic cognitive role of art is one of the social functions of art. It mainly refers to people who can understand nature, society, history, and life through art appreciation activities.

First of all, art has the role of understanding society, understanding history, and understanding of life. It is because art is a reflection of social life, and it integrates the artist’s life experience and ideological emotions. Therefore, art reflects the nature of society and the true meaning of life. Unity. Moreover, art can break through the obstacles of time and space, for appreciation of appreciation in different regions in different periods, so that humans can understand society, history, and life through art appreciation.

Secondly, art can recognize nature, because the social life reflected in art, including nature, and due to the various artistic expressions, it can be more vivid, image, and intuitive to reflect nature, so that people know nature. However, we cannot exaggerate the role of art. In terms of professional art, art cannot be as deep as history, physics and other disciplines, but because art cognitive effects are based on aesthetic value, art is exerting a cognitive role. At the same time, it also gives people a beautiful enjoyment.

Aesthetic education

The role of artistic aesthetic education mainly refers to people through art appreciation activities, and use the truth, kindness, and beauty contained in art works, acting on human emotions, inspiring and cultivating people’s imagination, understanding, and creativity. Washing people’s souls, enlighten people’s ideology, find examples in practice, and be sublimated in their understanding, so as to correctly understand and understand the nature of social life, and establish a correct outlook on life and world outlook, because art not only reflects social life, but also reflects social life. In addition, it can reflect the nature of social life, and incorporates the artist’s thoughts and emotions. The understanding, understanding, evaluation, and attitude of life, including the artist’s social ideals and aesthetic ideals. In addition, aesthetic education is based on aesthetic value, which is different from other education. , Aesthetic significance and artistic value.

Therefore, aesthetic education also has the characteristics of emotional people, subtle, and entertaining. The evaluation of art aesthetic education should be appropriate, and the role of different art categories is different.

Aesthetic entertainment effect

As a special spiritual production, art is to meet people’s spiritual needs. The aesthetic and entertainment effect of art mainly refers to the people’s spiritual life and aesthetic needs, and in the appreciation process, people’s hearts can be enjoyed and rest, and they are happy. Aesthetic entertainment is also a means of aesthetic education. While aesthetic entertainment, it can also give people inspiration to achieve the effect of entertaining. Aesthetic entertainment and aesthetic understanding and aesthetic education are the whole of interaction, based on the same aesthetic value.

Music is to create artistic images with music flowing in time, expressing the artist’s thoughts and emotions and expressive time for life, art is one of the earliest art forms in human history. The art, no matter how bad art. Music atmosphere vocal music and instrumental music, vocal music is mainly life and singing, instrumental music is mainly in musical instrument performance.

Dance is the main means of refining and processing human movement as the main manifestation of the body, and uses basic elements such as dance language, rhythm, music, composition and other basic elements to shape an intuitive and dynamic artistic image to express the artistic style of artists’ thoughts and emotions.

The aesthetic characteristics of emoticon art

The aesthetic characteristics of emoji art are the following points:

First, performance and imagery, music and dance of emoji also belong to the art of performing. The second creation of musicians and dancers can convey the art image to the audience, and the intermediate links of the two, that is, performance.

Therefore, emoji art is active, dance creates an artistic image through the limbs language, and music creates an artistic image through rhythm and rhythm, so that performing arts are visual, and acting is the basis of the image. Experience;

Second, lyricism and expressiveness, music as expressive time art, dance as expressive space -time art, is more than performance, is not longer than reproduction, is good at expressing the artist’s inner thoughts, expressing emotions, not good at portraying and reproduction of objective things. Therefore, it is expressive, and in terms of expressing thoughts and feelings, emoticons can penetrate the heart and express the inner emotions that other arts cannot touch, so they are lyrical;

Third, the sense of rhythm and rhythm, rhythm is the most important manifestation of emoticon art. It affects the rhythm of music, emotional expression, music style, dance, influence of dance movements, and style. Therefore, emoticon art It has a sense of rhythm, and the rhythm is rhythmic, and is an external expression of beautiful rhythm.

In the broad sense of the drama, it includes opera, dance dramas, dramas, and musicals. In a narrow sense, it refers to the drama, which refers to the art image of the actors on the stage through dialogue and action to reflect social life and express artists’ thoughts and emotions. In addition to the characteristics of comprehensive art, drama also has its own characteristics.

First, dramaticism refers to the characteristics of expressing life, expressing conflicts, expanding the plot, promoting the development of the story, and engraving the characteristics of the characters through the relationship between the relationship between the characters and the characters;

Second, theatrical nature means that the drama is presented in front of the audience through the live performance on the stage, and it can be performed many times.

Third, on -site feedback, the audience can directly watch the actor’s performance, and their views will also directly feedback to the actors, affecting their performance. The script, the actor, and the audience are the three elements of the drama. The tragedy is regarded as the crown of the drama and has an extremely important position. The four peak periods of tragedy in history are the tragedy of the fate of ancient Greece, the tragedy of the European medieval personality, the modern social tragedy , Modern tragedy and comedy.

Comprehensive art

Comprehensive art is the general name of drama, opera, movies, and television. It integrates the performance and methods of various arts such as music, dance, literature, and painting, forming a strong artistic expression, and unique aesthetic characteristics. Time art and space art, visual art and auditory art, expression art and reproduction art, the combination of styling art and performing arts, forming a strong infectious power, comprehensive art is comprehensive, literary, active, strong drama, strong drama Conflict and emotional expression.

Opera is a traditional Chinese art, deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, and is a comprehensive art. Due to the influence of traditional Chinese culture, opera, in form, pursue the artistic realm of “seeking one more”, and shows the aesthetic realm as the highest art pursuit. In terms of content, it is mostly the subject of historical romances. And the function of punishing evil and promoting good. The history of the opera has a long history. It has been shown in the original period as early as the original period. In the Qin and Han dynasties, there was a prototype of opera such as advocate and excellent. In the Sui and Tang dynasties, there was further development. Qing ushered in another period of prosperity. The characteristics of opera are manifested in comprehensiveness, programming and virtuality. First, opera is a highly comprehensive art of songs, dance, and drama; second, the drama has a special fixing form in the role of role, performance movements, and music singing; Has virtual characteristics.

film art

Film art is a combination of science and technology and art. With the artistic expression of pictures, sounds, and Monterem, it shares the artistic image, reflects real life, and reflects the artist’s ideological emotions and a comprehensive art of life. Seventh art “. On December 28, 1895, the brothers of Lumiel, France, screened the “Factory Gate” and “Train Entry Station” as the birthday. Three major changes have occurred so far. One is from silent to sound, and the other is from black and white to color. The third is the integration of high -tech movies such as multimedia and computer two -dimensional technology from the 1990s. Films can be divided into four categories, documentary, science and education films, art films, story films. As a kind of art and a commodity, the film is also a dual benefit with artistic benefits and social benefits.

Television art

TV is a product of highly developing technology. It has a very fast speed of communication and a wide range of influence. It can be expressed. On November 2, 1935, the British Broadcasting Corporation was broadcast. It marked the beginning of the TV industry. Literary and entertainment functions, news information functions, social education functions, service functions. TV also has the characteristics that are different from other comprehensive art.

First, technology is the basic feature of TV;

Second, the participation of the audience is the characteristics of the viewing of TV;

Third, the rapid spread of TV has formed the characteristics of TV life.

The aesthetic characteristics of comprehensive art

The aesthetic characteristics of comprehensive art are divided into three points:

First, comprehensive and uniqueness, drama, opera, movies, and television as a comprehensive art, its comprehensive manifestation is on the one hand that integrates the performance of music, dance, painting, literature, and forms its own powerful expression. On the other hand, at the aesthetic level, the combination of time, space, hearing, vision, reproduction, performance, shape, performance, and other arts have formed a unique aesthetic characteristics and strong artistic appeal, but at the same time, they are comprehensive. It also has its own uniqueness, the dramatic reappearance, emphasis on realism, figuration, the performance of opera, exemplary and abstraction. Movies are the products of modern industrial society. They have the characteristics of industrial society. TV is an industrial society and an information society. The characteristics of informatization;

Second, literary and performing, drama, opera, movies, and television are all comprehensive performance art. At one time, creation was created with literary script as the core. This is also the core of artistic creation. The second creation is based on performance. Shape the character image, so it is literary and active;

Third, the plot and the protagonist, the comprehensive art is also narrative art, the narrative art is inseparable from the complex, and uses clean contradictions as the clue of the development of the story. Clean, clean and engraved characters, so comprehensive art is inseparable from the plot and protagonist.


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Drawing by Julio González, 1936

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Julio González was born in Barcelona on September 21, 1876. At the age of 15, González began an apprenticeship as a goldsmith together with his brother. In the evenings he studied drawing by taking courses at the Barcelona university of art. In 1899 the family moved to Paris, where Julio González first met Picasso and other artists and decided to become a painter himself.

His encounter with the Spanish sculptor Pablo Gargallo resulted in one of the influential contacts, which were to accompany González in his later career. When his brother died in 1908 Julio González fell into a deep emotional crisis and subsequently lived in almost total seclusion in Paris, maintaining contact only with Picasso and Constantin Brancusi.

Julio González then gradually abandoned painting, earning a living as an artist blacksmith and focused on metal sculptures. In 1918 Julio González trained as a welder and learned autogenous soldering, which became the basis of his future oeuvre. He produced his first sculptures made from wrought iron, from which he formed human figures, still based on traditional ideas.

In 1928 a cooperation with Picasso began, who was taught metalworking by Julio González. Under the influence of Picasso, Gonález’s artwork became more and more abstract.

From 1935 the sculptures became more massive. When acetylene and oxygen became scarce due to the war, Julio González was unable to continue his sculptural work and was left with drawing and modelling using plasticine and gypsum. Julio González died on March 17, 1942 in Arcueil near Paris.


1. The committee shall set an annual subscription for the purpose of membership.
  2. Admission of new members shall be at the discretion of the committee or an admissions sub-committee.
  3. Except where otherwise stated in the Constitution, all decisions of the committee shall, if possible, be made by consensus or if required by a simple majority vote.
  4. Members should not undertake any club hiking activities if: (i) they have any known medical ailment which may impair their ability to participate in club activities or (ii) if they are taking any form of medication that will put their health or the safety of others at risk. If a member is in any doubt on these matters, a doctor should be consulted prior to undertaking any club activity and the hike leader notified.
  5. The committee shall, as far as is practicable, circulate a list of its proposed hikes in advance, among the members.
  6. A leader shall be appointed for each hike.
  7. In the event of a leader not being present, the walking group shall appoint a leader from the group at the commencement of the hike.
  8. The leader of the group shall have the authority to change a proposed hike, in the interest of safety or otherwise.
  9. Any walker leaving a group on their own volition without the consent of the leader will be deemed to have left that walk.
  10. All walkers must have the appropriate footwear and clothing before embarking on any hike. The group leader shall have the authority to prohibit a walker from commencing a hike if they are not appropriately attired.
  11. All club members shall behave in a polite and courteous manner towards others while participating in any Club activities.
  12. Car pooling shall be used where practicable, for economical reasons and to reduce congestion at the start of the hike.
  13. A car pooling fee is encouraged.
  14. The Club has a no pet’s policy.
  15. The Committee has adopted the Leave No Trace policies.
  16. Meetings shall, as far as possible, start on time and not last longer than one hour.


 The best cultural trips to the sun
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The best cultural trips to the sun

Are you looking for something more than just the sun during your holiday? We've put together a little guide to sunny Europe's cultural hotspots. Enjoy the history and culture of the most beautiful destinations while getting your tan at the same time.

Valetta, Malta

With guaranteed sunshine and warm temperatures in the summer months, Malta is the ideal destination for a week in the sun with an extra. The capital Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 16th-century city wall protects the impressive St John's Cathedral, lots of Baroque art and ancient architecture. After a long day of exploring Malta, you can eat fresh fish and shellfish on one of the restaurant terraces. In the evening you can go to the Baraka Garden for a breathtaking view of the honey-colored stone city above the cliffs and the characteristic large harbour.

Rome, Italy

History comes alive in Rome, a city where it is impossible to walk around without to see something special. A visit to Rome is not complete without seeing the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. The best way to discover the city is on foot and the Mediterranean climate means you can enjoy hours of warm sun while strolling through the city. With so much to do and see in the Eternal City, you'd almost forget that the Italian capital isn't all about the well-known attractions. Good food is extremely important in Roman culture, so make sure you don't miss out on authentic Italian cuisine. When it comes to culture under the sun, there is no place like Rome.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is home to awe-inspiring art and architecture, making it hard not to be mesmerized by this gift metropolis. Stimulate your senses at La Boqueria, one of Europe's most beloved food markets. Stroll through the stalls and enjoy the vibrant colors and aromas while tasting local delicacies. No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing the spectacular architecture of La Sagrada Família. For some rest and relaxation you can go to the beaches east of Barcelona. Here you will find a boulevard with palm trees and bars with sea view, where you can feel the warm sun rays on your skin while enjoying a drink by the Mediterranean sea.

Nice, France

On the glamorous Cote D'Azur, Nice, known for its belle époque architecture, picturesque streets and the long beachfront promenade. The city is located on the south coast of France, which means there is plenty of warm weather and sunshine, ideal for a summer trip. Your first attraction is probably Le cours Saleya, the square of the old town, where there is plenty to see and experience both during the day and in the evening. Nice breathes refined culture and what better way to experience that than during a visit to the Opera de Nice? Built in the 19th century, the Opera House offers symphonies, ballet and opera performances all year round. After the opera you can take a lovely evening stroll and have a drink at the nearby bars, where you can enjoy the smells, sounds and scenes of this idyllic French city.


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Put simply, themes are major ideas in a text. Many texts, especially longer varieties like novels and performs, have multiple themes. That’s good news when you are close reading because it means there are many different ways you’ll be able to think by way of the questions you develop.

Whereas searching the net, you will discover many ap literature essay examples and expect unique content with free flows of ideas that capture readers’ attention from the first look. You can anticipate exquisite and sophisticated intertwining of words from the Victorian era with exaggerated means of literary expression.

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To date in our studying of Design,” our questions revolve around disruption: disruption of form, disruption of expectations in the description of sure pictures. Discovering a concept odyssey book 11 shmoop or concept that hyperlinks multiple questions or observations you will have made is the beginning of a discovery of theme.

A literary analysis essay has the same structure as another essay. It consists of an introduction, physique half, and conclusion. When writing, remember that each statement requires its own separate paragraph! After you finish it, put it apart for some time after which learn it all as soon as again. Like that you will easily find any misconnections and components that have to be improved.

Essentially the most challenging job is to jot down a vital evaluation essay that ought to cover your individual opinion based in your information and analytical talent. The criticism will also be divided into a number of varieties, reminiscent of archetypal, psychoanalytic, cultural, feminist, and so forth. We will describe a basic literary analysis, without bias in any of those areas.

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A literary analysis essay requires a profound analysis of a chosen work of literature including a research work geared toward checking all the existed literary ideas. Every writer selected what part of a text to start with, however be certain to plan all the paper in advance when performing an essay. It is going to assist you to to provide an unique and flawless literary analysis essay eventually.

The conclusion must deliver collectively all the totally different strands within the essay and spherical off the essay by presenting a ultimate assertion. The conclusion makes a remaining point of concepts or details developed in previous paragraphs. For instance: Hamlet is doubtlessly nice. He does not act on a whim; killing doesn’t come easily to him. While he seeks to honour his father’s commands, he finds the potential penalties for his soul an insurmountable obstacle. Hamlet is neither noble nor cruel; he’s a man like every man, whose emotion clouds his judgement, and whose judgement sharpens his conscience.

So what is a literary essay? Briefly speaking, such paper is one other sort of academic assignments the place a pupil has to provide traits to a work of literature, whether or not it’s a romantic novel, a fiction e e book or a story. The first thing a scholar must consider to jot down such paper is that it Literary Evaluation Thesis Statement Examples is important to learn a story or a guide. It’s essential to begin doing it early ‘ ideally, on the day of the assignation. It could possibly be important to study the story only a few instances, which is why it is greater to have plenty of time at your disposal.

The literacy assessment lies on the core of your paper, so it must be nicely-structured and present your creative method to the task. Structuring makes it simpler to include subtopics in your article. You are also anticipated to offer skilled analysis of your check or essay, as well as provide you with the thesis statement in order that the readers perceive why you decided to write your research paper. The argument must be supplied to create a debate for the chosen subject, too. You’re additionally required to provide theoretical framework concepts and concepts prompt by other students previously.

A very good introduction should establish a narrative, its author, explain why a topic is necessary, and have a hook. Moreover, it ought to present an controversial thesis in the long run. The main aim of creating a literary evaluation essay is to persuade your potential readers that you have supported the thought you’re developing.


Year 3 2022 - 2023

Mrs Morris

Mrs Rayner

Welcome to Year 3

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From humble beginnings the river flows down the mountain and into the sea. Pull on your wellies and wade right in. How deep does it go and how fast does it travel? What soil types can be found by the river? Which animals make their homes there? Lets get down to the river bank and find out. Now hop on an imaginery boat and travel on some of the world's majestic rivers- The Ganges, The Thames, The Amazon and the Nile- and keep a journal as you follow thie course. Time to investigate. Let's meander through the world of rivers, taking a dip into their watery world.

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Our English this term will be based on two books.

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Our first class text is An Emotional Menagerie. A poetry book of emotions and animals. We will be focussing on using: adventurous word choices of nouns, adjectives and verbs to describe observations, experiment with words- alliteration anf humour. Our second text is called Seal Surfer. A fictional book based on the raltionship between a disabled boy and a seal pup. We will be focussing on paragraphs, rich vocabulary, prepositions and direct speech. See our Knowledge Organiser.

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Our Pathways to Read whole class text will be The Sea Book by Charlotte Milner.  We will work on: identifying main ideas from more than one paragraph, identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to the meaning and identify themes in a wide range of books.

We will begin the term with place value then move onto addition and subtraction. Check out the Knowledge Organiser below for more information.

We will be learning about plants this half term. Identifying and describing different parts of a flowering plant, exploring the requirements of plants for life and growth, investigating the way water is transported in plants and exploring pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal. You can find the knowledge organiser for plants in the files.

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Final Questions 22 Nov 2011 Q1: The value of PSTs is in their potential with real datasets. This is a multipart question using PSTs on real time series. The datasets are x-y-z coordinate-sensors on a human in three activities: walking, sitting, or lying down. The datasets are doubles as time-series. The original data is heavily filtered into abs(diff)) values, restricted to the range 1:10 and rounded to uint8. This means the PST p-codes can process them. The files ta.mat (lying down), tb.mat (walking), and tc.mat (sitting) are on the same webpage as the MATLAB p-code. Each is 150 X 3 for 150 samples of x-y-z data. t-(1:50,:) is for one block of time; t-(51:100,:) is a different block of time; t-(101:end,:) is again a different block of time. (I) The first part of this question is whether PST models can be used to classify the human's activity via an input sequence. The first part of the first part is to test x, y, and z separately to see whether one seems better than the others in classification. (a) Use sample 1:50 for x to build three PSTs. Compute CompPST between them. (b) Use sample 51:100 for x as one sequence to test for correct match. Record the counts of correct and missed in a neat table. (c) Now try this classification method: break sample 51:100 into subsequences 51:5:100, match each subsequence, and use the sum of the log-probs for the subsequences to classify the sequence. Again record the counts of correct/missed. (d) Repeat (a)-(b)-(c) for the y coordinate. (e) Repeat (a)-(b)-(c) for the z coordinate. Which coordinate and which method (b) or (c) gives the best overall performance? (II) A potentially valuable use of PSTs is in predicting future sequence from sequence seen so far. Predict.p does this by maximum-likelihood, given an input sequence and a PST. Use as [syms,prob] = Predict(seq,IC,ah) for given sequence 'seq', PST 'IC', and positive integer 'ah' for syms to predict ahead. (a) Use seq = ta(51:60,3) to test Predict(seq,PST,10) for each PST inferred above for the z coordinate. (b) Compute norm(ACTUAL-syms(1:10)) for the actual 10 next symbols ta(61:70,3) as a numerical comparison of predicted with actual. Record these error norms in a table with clear labels. (c) Repeat (a)-(b) using seq = tb(51:60,3) and ACTUAL = tb(61:70,3). (d) Repeat (a)-(b) using seq = tc(51:60,3) and ACTUAL = tc(61:70,3). (III) HAVING DECIDED ON A METHOD IN (I) ABOVE, TEST ITS PERFORMANCE WITH THE REMAINING DATA t-(101:end,?). USE PSTs INFERRED FROM t-(1:50,?). GIVE HITS/MISS COUNTRS IN NEAT TABLULAR FORM. ALSO REPEAT (II) AND TABULATE NORMS FOR THE PREDICTIONS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q2: PSTs may not be ideal for texture identification, but we can still give it a try. On the usual webpage: im1d, im2d, im3d are hard-thresholded images of three textures (a stone walkway, eggs, and a rug). These are *.mat files to be loaded by MATLAB. NOTE: this is an experiment with real, hard-thresholded data not claimed to be best for PSTs---the classification performance might be terrible! Also x1, x2, x3 are corresponding scan-line samples to use in FM3 to infer three PSTs. List the CompPST value for each pair of PSTs. Then test using the 80 samples im1d(41:120,:), likewise for im2d and im3d for the same indices. As usual, record clearly the counts of hits/misses for each class. Suppose we decide that im1d and im2d are really the same class. Use MCPST to merge the PSTs for im1d and im2d, but keep the im3d-PST separate. List the CompPST value for each original PST compared with this merged PST. Then repeat the 80-sample experiments with the three sets of data. Count as hit for im1d/im2d if the new merged PST wins. Record the counts of hits/misses for this two-class problem.


Thursday, September 29, 2022

Mughlai Parota | Moglai Parota | Spicy Potato Curry -- a hack on Kolkata's favorite street food

Moglai Parota, Mughlai Paratha, Moghlai Parota

Mughlai Parota | Moglai Parota | Spicy Potato Curry

Mughlai Parota or Moglai Parota,  a very popular street food in Kolkata, is a  rectangular shaped flaky, crispy, fried bread with a filling of eggs, seasoned and cooked ground meat, onions and green chilies. It is served with a spicy potato curry (aloo r tarkari), slices of red onions and sometimes ketchup. The paratha dough is made with flour, water and oil but a good Moghlai paratha will have thin layers and a flaky texture due to rolling tricks unlike the regular parathas. Here, the husband-man has used a genius hack to make exactly those flaky, crispy layered paratha with minimum effort.  Read on.

Having lived most of my life in small towns far away from the cultural and food mecca of Bengal. Moglai parota for us was a rare treat. My maternal grandparents lived in North Kolkata and it was our annual "mama r bari" sojourn that promised all of these delicacies. From Flury's pastries to Kheer er Shingara, from egg rolls to aloor chop - the list was endless.

During one of our Kolkata holidays my mamas aka uncles asked if I wanted Moglai Parota for dinner. It was around the time that I had just been introduced to the Mughal empire courtesy of Amar Chitra Katha. As a child I was an avid reader and quick to draw up imaginary visuals in my age. So naturally given its  Mughal name, I conjured up a setting of scintillating chandeliers, silken tassels, brocade couches and ornate utensils and could not contain my excitement.

Imagine my situation when instead I was ushered in to a small restaurant with rickety wooden tables and chairs and curtained cubicles called cabins. I was crestfallen and suspicious of those swinging wooden doors of the cabins. I do not remember if it was Anadi Cabin but I was definitely crestfallen by the restaurant and suspicious of those swinging wooden doors of the cabins. That young couples with guilty and flushed faces entering or coming out of them did not help either! I guess I had all the qualities of a judgmental "Bong Mashima" even at that young age.😝

However all of that vanished when the Moglai Parotas and aloo r torakri was served and sheer joy ensued when I took a bite of that Moglai. Later we would also get Moglai parota from a trusted street side stall near my Mama r Bari. They would come wrapped in newsprint packets and perfume our evenings with their delicious, fried fragrance and taste.

The cabin restaurants dated back to the British Raj and the cabins were designed to give privacy to women and also young couples in a society which abhorred any PDA between young lovers. These restaurants, primarily in North Kolkata, were very popular with middle-class Bengalis until the late 80s.One of those restaurants, Anadi Cabin, a 94 year old establishment is what has made Moglai Parota a dish to salivate over and crave for most Bengalis.

Though it is believed that the Mughlai paratha originated during Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s reign (1569-1627) and it was a creation of his cook Adil Hafiz Usman, the Moglai Parota gained popularity among the common man as a street food. Most Bengalis, including me, have no idea about Jahangir but we all know that the best Moglai Parota always comes from, a street side stall, the one on wheels with an aluminum counter top and a kerosene stove raging fire or from one of the old North Kolkata restaurants.

Now since we do not get Moghlai Parota here, we tried many methods to recreate it. Since my rolling skills are pretty bad, we could never get the flaky and layered parota taste which is the USP for Kolkata Moghlai for us. The husband-man therefore came up with this brilliant idea of using Phyllo Dough sheets to make the parota or bread and it was a huge hit. He has been making it for a few years now but the only problem is he doesn't make it frequently :-(

Now what is Phyllo Dough ? Filo or phyllo is a very thin unleavened dough used for making pastries such as baklava and börek in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. We get packaged phyllo dough sheets, which are flaky, layered sheets of tissue-thin pastry dough. The husband-man used sheets of that to make the Moghlai Parota.

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Bengali Ghugni | Instant Pot Ghugni Recipe

Bengali Ghugni | Ghugni in Instant Pot

Bengali Ghugni | Instant Pot (IP) Ghugni Recipe

Ghugni or Ghoognee is a very very popular snack in Bengal and in parts of Bihar and Orissa. It is made with dried white peas and cooked with myriad spices including Bhaja Masla. While the Northern India has its Chhole, Bengal has its Ghugni. An authentic Ghugni is made only with Motor or White Peas(sold as White or Yellow Vatana in Indian grocery stores), not chickpeas. Garnished with onion, green chilies, and the very Bengali addition of coconut, it is a mouthwatering snack.
My original recipe of Ghugni was posted several year ago following Somnath's directions. I have made Ghugni in Instant Pot using the same recipe. The Instant Pot version is easier and little quicker.

Two amazing things happened this weekend!

1. My IP did not scream Burn on me. It did not give up on me. I successfully made Ghugni in my IP. This has been my life long dream. To make Ghugni in IP as my Pressure cooker is not large enough for a week's worth of Ghugni. Small victories in a big gadget filled world.

2. I went to my first every stand-up comedy show. Given that I have a special fondness for all things funny and eagerly watch the stand-up comedy shows on Netflix , it is surprising that I had never been to a live one. So when we heard Vir Das is in town,  a bunch of us eagerly got our tickets for his show.  And it was truly an amazing experience.

I have loved his  shows on Netflix but being right there in the audience, just 6 rows away from the stage, in a theater throbbing with energy and laughter was something else! HILARIOUS.

Friday, January 28, 2022

Maggi Shakshuka | Shakshouka with Maggi

Shakshuka | Shakshouka with Maggi

Maggi Shakshuka | Shakshouka with Maggi

Shakshouka  is a Maghrebi dish from Northwest Africa, of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper. According to Joan Nathan, shakshouka originated in Ottoman North Africa in the mid-16th century after tomatoes were introduced to the region by Hernan Cortés as part of the Columbian exchange.We love and make Shakshuka often. It works out best as a quick brunch just by itself.  Since I love Maggi, in this recipe I have added  my favorite Maggi to my another favorite Shakshuka.

For us, children of the 70s who had never heard the word "fast-food" , Maggi was  a revolution. Before that, fast food was food that you ate fast, quickly so that you didn't get caught -- like that whole pack of Bourbon biscuits, or half of that Tamarind pickle left out in the sun, or that two tablespoon from the Amul Milk Powder tin. Anything that had to be cooked took time and was slow!

And then Maggi came with its promise of 2-minutes and smiling faces on telly -- the happy Mom and the happier kids. Fast cooking was their keyword.

Maggi soon became a special treat in our grocery list. However my mother, totally skipped the key word 2- Minutes.

Instead she chopped carrots and green beans, sautéed onions and tomatoes, cooked Maggi,  then fried the cooked Maggi with the vegetables, scrambled eggs, mixed the egg with the Maggi. In total it took at least 20-30 minutes!! This was at least better than some of the other Kakimas in the neighborhood who added curry leaves, potatoes, peanuts, turmeric and everything but eggplant to Maggi.

None of that reduced my love for Maggi though. It was not a regularly allowed treat and so I think the love kept increasing. And of course it was the first thing I learned to cook. Even my kids love Maggi and Maggi cooked in microwave was the first food they were allowed to on their own.

There are many different ways we eat Maggi. My kids like it in its most basic 2-minute from. Like my Mother though, I always make Maggi a greater than 2 minute noodle.

Both me and the husband-man love and make Shakshuka often. It works out best as a quick brunch just by itself, even no bread is needed.
Since I love Maggi, I thought why not add my favorite Maggi to my another favorite Shakshuka. At least I am not adding curry leaves or eggplant. Wait! Maybe next time I will do that.

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Joynagar er Moa | a winter Bengali treat from Bulbul Majumder

Joynagar Moa

Joynagar er Moa | a winter Bengali treat

Joynagar er Moa is a famous but rustic sweet of Bengal. Made from khoi , kheer and nolen gur, it is a rare winter treat made in the small town of Joynagar about 50 kms from Kolkata. What makes Joynagar er Moa so famous is the Kanakchur Khoi(Bengali: কনকচূড়) ,made from Kanakchur rice, an aromatic variety of rice from West Bengal, India. The popped rice or Khoi prepared from Kanakchur retains that aroma. This Khoi and locally harvested Nalen Gur(Khejur Gur) is used to prepare the Jaynagarer Moa. When one says local and seasonal, Khejur Gur and Joynangarer Moa are the first things that come to my mind! The Joynagar er Moa recipe I have shared here is with ingredients I get here in the US.

A few years back, Baba had sent me these pictures from the local sweet shops in Kolkata which also sell this sweet during winter. This was not the case when I was growing up. You could not just go to a store and buy it.

In our small, sleepy, town, quiet winter afternoons were frequently nudged out of slumber, by the soulful cries of "Moa chai... Joynagar er Moa" as hawkers from the village, went from home to home, selling this delicacy. The syllables rounded into soft o's and a's morphing into the sweet balls themselves with such potency that we often imitated the "Moa chai...Joynagar er Moa" cries during evening play. They would come on bicycles, loaded with plain white paper boxes tied with yellow or blue strings, the boxes labeled as "Joynagar er Moa" in Bengali scripts.

There was a certain longing in those cries, a clarion call, it stirred an intense desire within you and even if my Mother was taking a nap I would nudge her that the Joynagar er Moa guy is here. Some of those sellers were authentic, some not. Mother had an uncanny instinct and she would know. After the usual bargaining over price and quality a box was bought. Those plump round balls of khoi and kheer, with raisin at the center and sweetened with  patali aka khejur gur were the treats we looked forward to every winter.

Here is the Joynagar er Moa or rather "Amar Nagar Moa" recipe. Now let me be clear, that the very unique taste of Joynagar er Moa, comes from ingredients(kanakchur khoi and poyra gur (liquid khejur gur))  specific to that area. Since you don't have access to those, yours will be close but never the same. Nothing can beat the taste of quality, local ingredients❤. But the unfortunate ones, living far away, can try to make a close second, or third.

I got this recipe from Bulbul Majumder last year and since then have made it a couple of time. Bulbul who is a Software Engineer by profession and a watercolor artist by passion. She believes that if we wish to achieve something from the heart we can always make it real. She lives on the side of the globe which is far apart from Bengali dishes but her strong wish and her Bengali taste buds inspires her to create the magic in her US kitchen.

Bulbul is an artist par excellence and her paintings are truly mesmerizing.

When I asked her, when she is feeling low, what is the one thing that makes her happy; her answer as expected was painting. It is a rare gift to have a passion that can bring so much happiness.

Friday, January 14, 2022

Nonta or Jhaal Koraishutir Patishapta - Bengali Crepes

Patishapta | Jhaal Patishapta | Nonta Patishapta

The deluge of Pithe and Patishapta photos on my social media feeds finally got to me. I wasn't feeling exactly inclined to making anything as both my mother and in-laws have been not that well, and my mother, the trooper that she is did not have the energy to make anything for Sankranti.

But then the "hyangla" person in me got the better of me. If I did not make anything for Sankranti, how would I eat at least a patishapta ? It is not that we have a mishti'r dokan across the street selling perfectly rolled patishaptas or doodh puli or roshobora bobbing in syrup. Btw, all this patishapta and pithe being commercially sold is a very recent affair. There used to be pithe utsab etc but never were these found in neon lit glass shelves of mishtanno bhandars. It was always a made-in-the home affair.

So finally, I got my fat behind off the couch and made two kind of stuffing on Thursday night -- the traditional coconut-jaggery stuffing and a savory green peas stuffing. Now the problem with stuffing is, they are so good by themselves that it is hard to wait to make the actual thing that goes around the stuffing. It needs lot of mental strength to not keep eating them.

Now why the green pea savory stuffing? Because my girls are not fond of the sweet coconut jaggery stuffing. On the other hand, they both like the green pea stuffing that goes in a koraishutir kochuri.

So the easiest workaround to do ek dheel e dui paakhi, is to make the nonta or jhaal patishapta with the same koraishuti filling and the regular sweet patishapta with the coconut-jaggery stuffing.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Chirer Pulao | Poha the Bengali way

Chirer Pulao | Poha the Bengali way

Chirer Pulao | Poha the Bengali way

Bengali Chirer Pulao or Chirar Polao is largely similar to a Poha, with small differences like the former does not usually have kari patta, is sweeter and is overall Bong. Made with flattened rice, called chire or poha, the Bengali version is studded with vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and sweet peas in winter. Garnished with fried peanuts or cashews, coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime it is a sweet and tart delight, prefect for breakfast.

Food happiness is when your food takes you back to a happy place. It is like a short vacation to a place where you will probably never return to or at least not for now. The few minutes in your mind makes up for it and the warmth of the memories are enough to piggyback on for rest of the day. Like this Chirer Pulao today took me back to my home in the small town that holds a special place in my heart. I will never be able to go back to that home and the sepia toned memories, now colored in my mind, makes it all the more special.

Winter is a season of beauty and fresh vegetables in the plains of Bengal and nowhere else it makes as much as a show as it does in the smaller towns and villages.

 In the small town that we lived, every house or rather quarter/bungalow had a stretch of overgrown lawn in the front and a patio at the back called uthon. The uthon which was usually cemented had a few trees, a koltola (an area for washing clothes and utensils) and a water storage tank called choubachcha, as water supply through the pipes was only twice a day and water had to be collected in large quantity for later use. I loved our uthon with its huge mango tree and spent most of the winter sitting there under the sun with my books.

The front lawn however was a different story. Depending on the interest of the dwellers, the front lawn could be a fully maintained vegetable farm producing everything from potatoes to cauliflowers or a flower garden that could put a prize nursery to shame or even a rectangular badminton lawn.
Unfortunately our front lawn was none of these. It was just a large expanse of green grassy lawn from the gate to the front porch bordered by orange marigolds and shadowed by a huge banyan tree in a corner. The banyan tree took all the attention, praised for shade and breeze in summer and blame for blocking the sun in winter -- oi ashwatha gaach wala bari ta was how our house was identified.

Towards the back of the lawn were a couple of guava trees, and a patch of kitchen garden on the side by the kitchen, tended by my mom. Her kitchen garden in winter boasted mostly of juicy red tomatoes, some carrots and coriander. Not much compared to the huge haul of vegetables that our neighbors would produce. However we did get the occasional cauliflower and potatoes as gifts from the neighbors.

Even otherwise, vegetables at the nearby haat were as fresh. All local. All organic. Smelling of earth, air, water and manure. I don't know if winter vegetables just tasted better in their texture and taste  but I was way more fond of cauliflower, carrots and sweet peas than the summer veggies of parwal and lauki!

So in winter, Chirer Pulao studded with tiny cauliflower florets, orange jewel like carrot pieces and emerald green sweet peas was a favorite for breakfast or school tiffin.

As far as I go Chirer Pulao is largely similar to a Poha, with small differences like the former does not have kari patta, is sweeter and is overall Bong. The experts may differ. My Mother made chirer pulao with a tadka of cumin seeds and finished it with lime juice and fresh coriander leaves. Sometimes she seasoned it with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It would be a little sweet and tart. That chirer pulao would be studded with crunchy brown fried chinebadam pale on the inside, alu bhaja -- finger length potatoes fried and soft, crunchy florets of cauliflower sautéed to a soft golden brown and luminescent green jewel like sweet pea motorshuti . It was a simple dish, I thought.

Having survived that tragedy, I have been making the chirer pualo the way my Mother makes and it is still a favorite. I add more vegetables than the Poha and I also add cooked Oats at times to the same recipe,


Beneficial Tips From Specialists In Regulation.

Legislation is a collection of regulations that control habits and also are imposed by governmental and social institutions. The specific definition of legislation is questioned; nonetheless, lots of have considered it a scientific research as well as an art of justice. Regardless of the accurate meaning, regulation is a crucial part of society. The practice of regulation involves the enforcement of legislations to make sure the wellbeing of people and cultures.

In the first year of legislation institution, students are needed to finish a highly structured educational program. This includes discovering civil treatment, jurisdiction, standing to sue, activities, pretrial treatment, as well as the structure of a lawsuit. Along with this, pupils find out about constitutional legislation, which includes a thorough research of the Bill of Rights and also various other vital flexibilities. Furthermore, trainees learn just how to analyze situations in a legal setup and exactly how to provide their disagreements to clients.

Relying on the legal system, the function of regulation may vary in different countries. It can act as a tool to keep peace within a nation, shield minorities, foster financial development, or even foster orderly social modification. Nonetheless, some legal systems serve these objectives better than others. As an example, tyrannical federal governments have used legislation to quelch political opponents or minorities. At the same time, swarms and also empires have actually made use of regulation to implement tranquility as well as success in their nations.

A law is a collection of policies that control behavior. It is enforced by a governmental or social organization, as well as breaching it may cause severe effects, including prison time. While the specific meaning of legislation differs from nation to country, it is generally comprehended that it regulates behavior. For example, the phrase “murder is against the legislation” means that murder protests the regulation in a particular geographical area.

The area of personal law is huge, covering whatever from business activities to pure standing issues. On top of that, it likewise aims to shield people. It manages lawful capability, safeguards the mentally ill, and also shields the extremely young. It additionally manages marital relationship and also divorce procedures, as well as defines residential or commercial property rights. The last branch of law is transactional law, which manages company and also business.

As the United States’ lawful system has actually been around for greater than 2 centuries, it has ended up being a design for various other countries. This has actually led to a variety of legislations. The USA lawful system has 4 primary sources of law that connect. Each resource of law has distinct attributes as well as is regularly developing. Because of this, it can be perplexing to adhere to the laws. The resources of law are extremely varied, as well as frequently conflict. It is useful to have a basic understanding of the various sources.

There are also situations in which a court may declare a specific legislation to be unconstitutional. In such situations, courts may overrule a part of the regulation or the entire piece of regulations. On federal constitutional problems, the High court has the power to enforce its decision across the country. State constitutions are also interpreted by state courts.

Regulation is one more branch of regulation that deals with the provision of public services as well as utilities. An usual instance of this is water legislation. Privatisation has taken several of these services from the hands of public law, but the business doing these work have varying degrees of social responsibility. Lots of OECD countries have a significant amount of guideline in industries such as power, gas, water, as well as telecomms. The objective of guideline is to lower the risk of economic crises.

Legislation is the body of legislations that regulate the actions of people and the society. It also takes care of social as well as political limitations. It additionally includes criminal laws, civil laws, and also authorities systems. The various areas of law are discovered in write-ups. Additionally, numerous legal systems are discussed, consisting of canon law, Roman law, and also Egyptian regulation.

Georgetown University’s Legislation School supplies a variety of courses as well as workshops that examine the idea of legislation and also specific areas of doctrine. The programs likewise check out the partnership in between law and the humanities. Those examining the topic might additionally want viewpoint, history, or various other self-controls. Moreover, the university’s School of Legislation provides a program called Higher Education as well as Legislation Workshop.

Lots of legislation colleges have pupil services offices to aid regulation students with mental health and wellness problems and tension monitoring. They likewise may hold trainee support system. The Lawyers Concerned For Lawyers of Massachusetts additionally offers aid for pupils with mental health and wellness problems.

Scientific legislations are based upon a huge body of empirical information that supports them. They act as a criterion for unifying the body of data. While they do not discuss just how points work, they do provide useful standards for comprehending the world around us. Because of this, they are not the like theories. They are different parts of the clinical approach, and concepts and theories may develop right into legislations also. However, it is very important to keep in mind that a concept can end up being a regulation.

Some government firms additionally have powers to produce their own regulations. For instance, the federal president has the authority to go into treaties with foreign countries. These agreements normally cover a variety of issues. They need to be accepted by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate prior to they end up being legislation. Treaties frequently affect civil servant, however some treaties put on private citizens too. In this case, it is important to speak with a specialist.

Spiritual law can also be defined as a collection of legislations that are specific to a religious beliefs. Instances of such regulations consist of the Jewish Halakha as well as Islamic Sharia. Some Christian churches likewise make use of spiritual legislation in litigation, such as canon law. Regardless of their faith, these systems are not widely applicable. As well as they usually require a human discussion of their rules.

The United States Constitution develops the basic guidelines of federal government as well as provides fundamental legal rights and also liberties for all people. The first ten modifications of the Constitution secure individual liberties, and are referred to as the “Expense of Civil liberties”. The First Amendment safeguards freedom of expression as well as the Second Amendment safeguards the right to bear arms. The 4th Modification guarantees the right to be devoid of unreasonable searches and seizures. get more info

Although we may experience legislation in day-to-day life, each society has its very own collection of legislations. As an example, driving in the USA needs chauffeurs to drive on the appropriate side of the road, while driving in England needs motorists to drive on the left side. While every country has its own regulations, the fundamental concepts coincide. The distinction is in just how these legislations are imposed.

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Drug And Alcohol Use By Student Athletes Essay

Drug and alcohol use is a major problem among student athletes, with many students using these substances to help them deal with the demands of their sport. These substances can cause serious physical and mental health issues, as well as negatively impacting performance on the field or court.

To tackle this issue, schools and athletic organizations should implement strict substance use policies for their student athletes, including mandatory drug testing, counseling programs, and education about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. Additionally, parents, coaches, and other role models in student athletes’ lives should also take steps to promote healthy habits that do not involve drugs or alcohol. By addressing this issue from multiple angles, we can help ensure that our student athletes remain safe and healthy both on and off the field.

In this paper I will examine the topic of student athletes’ use of drugs and alcohol. I’m curious to see if, according to old thinking, student athletes still steer clear of such things. From my own experience as a high school and college football player, it appears that this is not the case. I’d also like to look for research comparing student athletes to other students in order to determine whether there is a link between drug use and popularity.

Overall, it seems that there is a high prevalence of drug and alcohol use among student athletes. Studies have shown that these behaviors are often driven by factors such as peer pressure, the desire to fit in, and cultural norms. While some programs do exist to help reduce substance abuse among student athletes, more needs to be done to address this issue. For example, schools could implement more comprehensive prevention programs that focus on building healthy social skills, improving self-esteem, and fostering supportive relationships with coaches and other mentors.

Additionally, parents can play an important role by having open conversations about these issues with their children and encouraging them to seek help if they need it. By taking these steps and working together as a community, we can better protect our youth and help them reach their full potential both on and off the playing field.

Non-athletes, on the other hand, tend to avoid drinking more than athletes. Female athletes and non-athletes did not show any variation in alcohol usage or abuse. Male athletes were three times as likely as female athletes to get hammered after ingesting alcohol (26 percent vs 14 percent).

The authors of this study suggest that the higher frequency of alcohol abuse among athletes may be due to the fact that they have more access to alcohol, are surrounded by a culture that encourages alcohol use, and feel pressured to fit in with their athletic peers.

More recent research has also looked at the factors influencing drug and alcohol abuse by student athletes. A study by Niederberger et al. (2001) found that male high school athletes who attended school in rural areas reported higher levels of drug and alcohol use than did non-athletes from urban areas. In addition, the authors found that personal characteristics such as poor academic performance, low self-esteem, and unhealthy body image were associated with increased drug and alcohol consumption among adolescents.

There are a number of reasons why student athletes may be more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. First, they often have easy access to these substances through their teammates or other students at their school. Second, they may feel pressure to use these substances in order to fit in with their peers or enhance their performance on the field. Finally, they may be exposed to a culture that encourages drug and alcohol use.

While there are many factors that contribute to drug and alcohol abuse by student athletes, there are also a number of ways to prevent this problem. Schools can provide education about the risks of substance abuse and make sure that counseling and other support services are available for those who need them. Athletic departments can create policies that discourage drug and alcohol use and provide support for those who are struggling with substance abuse. And finally, parents and other adults can talk to young people about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and offer their support.

While drug and alcohol abuse is a serious problem, it is one that can be prevented. By increasing awareness of the factors that contribute to this problem and providing support for those who are struggling, we can help make sure that our student athletes stay safe and healthy.

The attitudes of athletes who were at risk for using steroids, amphetamines, cocaine, and marijuana were examined in Tricker and Connolly’s (1997) study. Seventeen percent of the athletes questioned believed that marijuana use was a legitimate method to manage the stress of sport. Peers also had a significant impact on whether or not athletes used drugs.

Drugs have been a big problem in society, let alone among athletes. Drugs can damage not only the athlete’s body, but also his or her career. Athletes are under a lot of pressure to perform at their best at all times. This pressure can come from coaches, teammates, parents, and even themselves.

This pressure can sometimes be too much for some athletes to handle and they may turn to drugs as a way to cope. Drugs can give athletes an edge on the competition by increasing their energy levels and giving them more strength. However, the use of drugs is illegal and can lead to serious health problems. Athletes who use drugs are putting their careers and their lives at risk.

The use of drugs among athletes is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Drugs can damage an athlete’s body and career. Athletes need to be aware of the risks associated with drug use and should abstain from using them. Education is key in preventing drug use among athletes. Programs should be put in place to educate athletes about the dangers of drug use and provide support for those who are struggling with addiction. By increasing awareness and providing support, we can help reduce the incidence of drug use among athletes and protect their health and careers.

In the 1998 study ‘Alcohol Use by High School Athletes: An Investigation of Seasonal and Off-Season Alcohol Use,’ researchers examined the in-season and off-season use of alcohol by high school athletes, comparing it to a similar research conducted with the same population in 1988.

In general, athletes consume alcohol less frequently in both on and off seasons than they did 28 years ago. They also consumed significantly less alcohol during their season than during their off season. White athletes were found to be two and a half times more likely to consume alcohol both on and off season than black athletes.

White athletes are also 1.7 times more likely to use during their in-season than black athletes. There were no differences found between male and female athletes or between different sports.”

“In a study done by Terry (1998), the influence of teammates on an athlete’s drug-use behavior was addressed. The study used a sample of 1,087 high school athletes from across the United States. It was found that teammates have a significant impact on an individual athlete’s drug-use decisions. Athletes who have teammates that use drugs are more likely to use drugs themselves. This is especially true for males and for those athletes who perceive their teammates’ drug use as frequent.”

“Athletes who participate in team sports are under a great deal of pressure to win. This pressure can come from coaches, parents, and themselves. The pressure to win can lead some athletes to use drugs in order to improve their performance. Drugs that are commonly used by athletes include stimulants, such as amphetamines, and anabolic steroids.

Amphetamines are drugs that increase alertness and energy. They are sometimes called “uppers” or “speed”. Amphetamines can improve an athlete’s performance by increasing his or her ability to run faster and jump higher. However, amphetamines also have many harmful side effects, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.”

“Anabolic steroids are man-made versions of the hormone testosterone. They are used to increase muscle mass and strength, as well as improve recovery time. Anabolic steroids can be very dangerous, and they have been linked to a number of serious health problems, including heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots.

While there is no doubt that the use of performance-enhancing drugs poses serious health risks to athletes, it is also important to remember that many substances that are perfectly legal and widely available in society can also have harmful effects.”

“If you are concerned about drug or alcohol use by student athletes at your school, there are steps you can take to address this issue. One option is to speak with a counselor or your school’s athletic director about implementing a comprehensive drug education program for students.

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RegionLands of Purity

Khilag-Tarkin in the northeastern edge of Hadraniel. The upper edge of the valley merged with the evergreen forest Laucentar. The valley's northern flank is the Storsalds and its southern opposite are the Narakthal peaks.

The valley is rugged and boulder strewn. It descends as heads into Hadraniel where it opens up into the Marrow Fields. Khilag-Tarkin is the most commonly used land route to enter the Lands of Purity from the east. Most of this traffic comes by way of the Sorrow Road through Laucentar and down into Khilag-Tarkin. As such, the valley is very strategic and often referred to as the Gateway to the Lands of Purity.

During the Black Tide War a great battle was fought here. In what became known as the Battle of Breached Pass a divine blessing was laid upon the area. This divine blessing is called the Parry of Ares. It persisted after the battle and over the centuries became a holy site to Ares. Temples, shrines, and statues to Ares are scattered across Khilag-Tarkin and into the Marrow Fields.

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5,000 possible alien worlds in less than 4 years for NASA planet-hunting mission

It’s been a busy four years for NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the scientists who seek planets in its data.

The mission just hit a major discovery milestone, passing 5,000 of what the team calls TESS Objects of Interest, or TOIs, which include exoplanet candidates and other intriguing signals. Astronomers select objects from these TOIs to study in more detail and with other instruments in order to better understand what TESS may have seen.


FCO-IM explained in a single image. From natural language communication to system design and implementation.one slide fcoim

This example is also given as an example with the CaseTalk download. This example demonstrates the method of information modeling using CaseTalk.

Business people communicate using natural language without much thought about the fact that they do so. In IT, engineers invent computer languages to communicate with computers. Translating thought into computer languages goes a long way, but is never meant to be used by non technically equipped people, or business domain experts.

The FCO-IM has many standards for diagramming, only the most common and widespread used symbols are explained here. In FCO-IM one recognises three main graphical objects: Facts, Objects, and Labels.

A conceptual information model of the business is a great asset, as well as a solid investment due to it being independent of technology. Since IT undergoes rapid changes, the only truly long-living asset is the information model.