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Losing sight of the “big picture” while fixated on a detail
Thinking selfishly of a small profit, of a small measure and closing one’s eyes to the overall plan is to rush towards one’s own downfall and that of others. Believing that one will be spared is an illusion. One must think of the general interest, of the vision of society as a whole when one…
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Canada: elbows up is not enough
Canada. “Sortons les coudes”: le nouveau cri de ralliement des Canadiens– La liberté: https://www.laliberte.ch/articles/sortons-les-coudes-le-nouveau-cri-de-ralliement-des-canadiens-993528 Why did Justin Trudeau resign? He was legitimate since he had been elected by Canadians. If he doubted his legitimacy, he could have organized referendums on specific issues instead of speculating and making it personal. Politicians, please! Do not make the same…
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Nano Trust
Les nanoparticules dans les sucreries et les gâteaux inquiètent « 60 Millions de consommateurs » – Le Monde: http://www.lemonde.fr/sante/article/2017/08/25/les-nanoparticules-dans-les-sucreries-et-les-gateaux-inquietent-60-millions-de-consommateurs_5176333_1651302.html#AUMsI3x0vxGa7Zlj.99 Des nanoparticules dans nos assiettes – Le Monde:http://mobile.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2016/06/15/des-nanoparticules-dans-nos-assiettes_4950584_3244.html Les nanomatériaux : ennemis invisibles et omniprésents – Le Monde:http://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2014/05/15/les-nanomateriaux-ces-ennemis-invisibles-mais-omnipresents_4418874_3244. La toxicité des nanomatériaux confirmée par une étude américaine – Le Monde: http://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2013/05/07/la-toxicite-des-nanomateriaux-confirmee-par-une-etude-americaine_3172367_3244.html#tfQkV9Ej76TpzgGE.99 Alerte sur les dangers du dioxyde de titane E171, un additif alimentaire…
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To each his own sauce and his own cold showers
Chacun sa sauce et sa saucée You don’t need to make the sauce from a recipe book or blog photo, just one that you like… If it’s good, it’s good! Indulge yourself and give in to your taste! “Chacun sa sauce” is an expression that means “to each his own”, “according to one’s preferences”. A…
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40 years, a nuclear risk under control?
Is using 40-year-old nuclear power stations a controlled risk? When will other energy sources be available? Vote! For more information: Nucléaire : mais dans quel état sont nos centrales ! – Le Parisien: http://www.leparisien.fr/espace-premium/actu/mais-dans-quel-etat-sont-nos-centrales-nucleaires-16-03-2016-5630383.php Diagnostic alarmant d’EDF sur les diesels de secours des réacteurs nucléaires -Le journal de l’énergie: http://journaldelenergie.com/nucleaire/diagnostic-alarmant-edf-diesels-secours-reacteurs et Les systèmes de secours dépassés des réacteurs nucléaires…
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Overconsumption of lithium
Lithium mining pollutes: it produces a huge amount of waste that kills all forms of life in soils and rivers if not reprocessed. Lithium mining is costly for the planet. To use lithium in lithium batteries, cobalt and other earths are also needed, which are only found in a few countries where they are easy…
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A European leap forward is needed
Since Trump is back in power, the United States is no longer an ally of democratic countries. Donald Trump and his government regularly echo Putin’s theses and call themselves predators. 1. The USA has claimed that it wants to take over Greenland, Panama and Canada against the will of the people. 2. Trump and Putin…
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Tasty and healthy
“Food is our first medicine”. Hippocrates There’s too much sugar and water in low-quality food. The community pays for the care associated with the illnesses this causes, while the agri-food industry are subsidized with community money to be cheaper. Poor-quality food costs the community far too much. We should be subsidizing good-quality, environmentally-friendly and worker-friendly…
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Trop chou – Cabbage recipe
The expression “trop chou” in French translates to “so cute”, “too cute”, or “adorable” in English. It’s a way to express affection and admiration for something or someone. “chou” means cabbage. For Chinese cabbage, Pet Sai cabbage, Napa cabbage, green cabbage, white cabbage, Pontoise cabbage, January King Cabbage, Bok Choy , Pak Choy cabbage, pointed…
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Stop funding hatred
The sad experience of Radio Mille Collines in Rwanda, which led to the genocide of the Tutsis, was analysed at length and even judged by the International Criminal Court. The judgement concludes that the media are responsible: ‘The power of the media to create and destroy fundamental human values comes with great responsibility. Those who…