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They say it’s us, when in fact it’s them
In 1933, the German people had largely voted for the socialists. President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler as chancellor despite the nazi party receiving only 18% of the vote in the parliamentary elections. Hitler came to power legally, but certainly not democratically. The German people of that time did not choose Hitler; they were forced…
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People complain about children
People complain about children instead of complaining about merchants.People complain about children making noise in buildings that were built without soundproofing or double-glazed windows, even though we know how to do it and it was to be expected that there would be childrenall to the benefit of real estate developers who make huge profits and…
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Fishing (La pêche)
The fuel required for large, petrol-powered boats is subsidized. These subsidies are funded through taxes and ultimately enrich oil companies. Banks only lend money to fishermen who use industrial fishing methods. All industrial fishermen around the world catch the same fishes in the same locations, under the same conditions and are dependent on oil. The…
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My children are bilingual
When my children were little, they were completely immersed in French. Knowing that before the age of 6, a child’s brain is like a Rolls-Royce when it comes to language learning, I I started introducing them to nursery rhymes, then cartoons, and later video games in English. I never forced them. I didn’t say anything…
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The Dulling Effect of Excessive Machine use
Humans are gregarious animals. They need interaction with other people. More and more people are isolating themselves and spending excessive time with machines: scrolling on their phones, watching TV shows, relying on artificial intelligence for trivial tasks, and so on. This behavior has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have shown that this diminishes…
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Why prefer to fight over improving living conditions?
Sacrificing prosperity to hurt the enemy. In India, when the population had a little more money, they quickly armed themselves in preparation for a conflict with Pakistan. In Russia, Putin is turning the West against him, threatens it, and hacks it rather than investing in and engaging in trade and tourism with the West. This…
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Chicken with Mushrooms
Recipe #1 1. Slice 2 large onions into thin strips. Sauté them in a medium hot frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 2. Dice 150g of chicken (chicken breast or thigh, preferably locally sourced or labelled Label Rouge or organic). When the onions are translucent, add the chicken. 3. When the mixture is…
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Spinach with pine nuts and cream
This recipe is quick and easy. Don’t buy pre-made frozen spinach with cream. When spinach is frozen, the plant’s structure is lost, making it easier to digest, which means it releases more sugars and less fibers for the intestinal flora. Many vitamins are also lost during the freezing process. 1.Wash 500g of fresh spinach. 2.Heat…
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Cantonese rice
Eating well on a budget. 1. The day before, wash 500g of basmati rice thoroughly. Cook it for 6 minutes in 500g of boiling water. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again thoroughly. Put the rice in a salad bowl and refrigerate overnight. 2. The next day, chop everything in advance: 4 white onions…
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Green beans with soy sauce and ginger
A very easy recipe to make according to your taste. 1. Wash and trim 500g of fresh green beans. 2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the green beans, at least 5 tablespoons of soy sauce, and freshly grated ginger. 3. Add half a glass of water. 4. Cover…