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rabbitcruiser · 7 months

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World Egg Day

Have fun with egg-based meals, from scrambled eggs for breakfast to egg cake for dessert. Make use of eggs in other ways by decorating them with family.

Arguably one of the oldest foods known to man, eggs have played an important role in the lives and health of humans since time out of mind. These little goodies are packed full of protein, and also serve as the base for some of the most wonderful breakfast foods and culinary additions, including that most perfect of condiments for sandwiches, mayonnaise.

World Egg Day celebrates these delightful little packages of deliciousness and the incredibly important role they play in the day-to-day lives of humans all over the planet.

History of World Egg Day

Typically, when most tend to consider the egg, they think of those white or brown shelled emissions that come from the common chicken. Containing a small treasure with a golden yolk, and the potential to become so many things that it strains the boundaries of human imagination, the Chicken Egg has become the definitive image when the word ‘egg’ is spoken.

But these are not the only type of eggs that mankind finds valuable, consider for a moment caviar, a symbol of wealth in its own right. These are, of course, the eggs of various fish, and World Egg Day represents their importance as well.

The history of the egg expands far beyond merely a culinary concern and, in fact, has had great importance in multiple cultures for reasons both decorative and religious. In many cultures around the world, eggs have been a sign of fertility and representative of life, renewal and rebirth.

Consider for a moment the Easter Egg, where children hunt each year for brightly colored eggs or plastic shaped in the form of the egg which contains treats such as chocolate, jellybeans, or money. In fact, decorated Easter Eggs are one of the oldest forms of decorative artwork in the world.

And what about the Faberge Eggs? Those beautiful pieces of artistic elegance created by Peter Carl Faberge from St. Petersburg, Russia. So beautiful were these that they were prized even by Czars!

World Egg Day reminds you to explore the hallways of history and the places that eggs occupy there. It’s time to get into celebrating World Egg Day!

How to Celebrate World Egg Day

Getting involved with celebrating World Egg Day can become an exciting adventure when it comes to celebrating everything to do with the Egg. Try out some of these ideas for celebrating the day:

Enjoy a Meal Including Eggs

Celebrating World Egg Day best starts with a great big plate of scrambled eggs served along with their most bosom companion, bacon. With a dash of salt and pepper, plus a little bit of cheese, that simple plate of eggs will be absolutely delicious!

For lunch, a great idea would be to create a sandwich upon a slice of Challah bread, a Jewish Egg bread that is nothing short of amazing. And the center of the sandwich? Well, that probably needs to be egg salad, of course. Make it with some boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and some chopped dill pickle relish.

Those who are feeling a little bit adventurous may look and find if there are types of eggs that they have, perhaps, never tried before. Duck Eggs are especially prized, and Goose Eggs are larger than the typical chicken egg but can be quite interesting when cooked in a variety of ways.

Learn Some Fun Facts About Eggs

World Egg Day is the perfect time to brush up on interesting tidbits and trivia that can be shared with various coworkers, neighbors, friends, or family members. They’ll be impressed with unique and interesting bits of information, such as:

Egg Color is Determined By Earlobes. The color of the egg doesn’t have anything to do with freshness, flavor or nutritional value. In fact, the color of the egg is determined strictly by the breed of the hen and corresponds to the color of the hen’s earlobe!

Chefs Hats are Influenced by Eggs. Some people aren’t aware that going back a little in history, the meaning of the number of the pleats in a chef’s hat was related to the number of ways that the chef was able to cook an egg. The ultimate goal and badge of true honor was to get to 100 pleats.

Iowa is a Big Egg Producer. In the United States, the state of Iowa leads the nation in egg production, with more than 14 billion eggs every single year! The next state comes in at around half of that: Ohio produces a little under 8 billion eggs per year.

Eating cooked eggs is healthier. While some people think that eating a raw egg will help to build muscle, that’s not true. Only about 50% of the proteins in a raw egg can be digested. After it’s cooked, the body can digest more than 90% of the proteins.

Get Creative with an Ostrich Eggs

For those of an artistic bent, there is great potential to be found in a carefully drained Ostrich Egg, one could even make themselves a lamp from such an egg!

World Egg Day encourages people all over the world to truly explore the possibilities within the egg!

Bonus: Egg Freshness Tips

Not sure if those eggs are fresh? The best way to test for freshness is by dropping an egg into a glass of water. If it sinks, it is fresh. If it floats? It’s probably old.

Eggs that have a cloudy white are extremely fresh! Most eggs that come from the grocery store have been sitting around a little longer and will probably have “whites” that are actually clear and colorless. They’re still fine to eat, though, unless the “whites” are some color other than cloudy white or transparent.

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starbandit · 11 months

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Backseat (Choi YeonJun)

Preview: “So, uh..” He cleared his throat. “You wanna move this to the back seat?” He asked nervously.

Contains: bestfriend!yeonjun, unprotected sex, nipple play, semi-public sex, car sex, kinda confusing feelings, lots of making out 18+ MINORS DO NOT INTERACT

word count- 2.1k/unedited/cross-posted to ao3

“You ready for the most exciting night of your life?” You asked as soon as your passenger side door opened. Your best friend sat down, kicking the water bottle by his feet as he did. He had a mask pulled over his face, a hat tipped low.

“How exciting are we talking? I didn’t bring a change of clothes with me.” He chuckled as he pulled the mask off and threw the hat on your dashboard. His hand came up to push his hair back before he looked over, flashing a smile that made your heart skip a beat.

Choi Yeonjun. Your best friend since elementary school. The one who had transferred to your school from out of the country, the one who taught you Korean during recess, who you helped with English homework after school. When he moved back to Korea, you guys swapped addresses and emails and kept up with each other. He constantly told you about how training was going, about his debut date.

Whenever they had concerts in your area, you were the first one to know. Yeonjun always spilled the beans and pulled some strings to get you there. You enjoyed spending time with the rest of the boys, but these moments alone with Yeonjun always meant the most.

“Well it is close to midnight, so not too exciting.” You pulled out of your parking spot. “There’s a late night boba place close by, and maybe we can get some cheap burgers somewhere. Maybe get some gossip going in a parking lot somewhere.”

“So thrilling.” He clicked his seatbelt. “How was the show?”

“Amazing as always,” You turned to smile at him as you slowed to a stop at a red light. “The girls next to me kept talking about how hot you are. I wanted to tell them about the time you nearly shat yourself after we had bad sushi in LA.”

“Hey! We promised to never bring that up!” He pointed at you. “You weren’t much better that night! You nearly threw up from laughing at me” He crossed his arms and pouted.

Laughter erupted in the car, both of you arguing back and forth about who had it worse that night. Soon enough, your drinks and snacks had been collected and the two of you were off to find some kind of secluded parking lot.

“Okay, give me some juicy gossip.” Yeonjun pushed his seat back and unbuckled his seat belt. He dug in the bag of cheap fast food and pulled out some fries. “What’s been going on since the last time we talked?”

“Where do I even begin?” You took a sip of your boba and reached over to steal a fry from Yeonjun.

The night began to fly by as the two of you laughed and dug deep into some serious topics. It wasn’t until a light silence fell over the two of you that you felt your heart begin to flutter again. You locked eyes with your best friend and suddenly the tension grew. His lips parted slightly and his tongue peeked out, wetting his lips.

You wondered how they would feel. Pressed against your lips, parted against your throat in gasps and whimpers, how they would feel wrapped around your clit. How swollen and pouty they would get after kissing and biting.

Before you knew it, you were leaning over to the passenger seat and Yeonjun was meeting you almost halfway. Your lips met and you couldn’t believe what was happening. His lips were soft, almost silky, and so plush. His hand came to rest on your waist, giving you some stability as you leaned over to him. He kissed you back with intense passion, his tongue slipping between your lips and into your mouth.

You couldn’t help but gasp at the feeling, his tongue slowly moving with yours. He gently sucked on your lower lip and gave a tiny nibble as you pulled away.

“So, uh..” He cleared his throat. “You wanna move this to the back seat?” He asked nervously.

He couldn’t have asked sooner. The second those words left his mouth, you were crawling through the space between your two chairs and into the backseat, waiting for him to follow. He crawled back, laughing slightly as he tried to wiggle his legs through without falling on top of you. The second he fell into the seat next to you, you wiggled into his lap, straddling him.

His hands came to rest on your waist again as you leaned down to kiss him. His lips met yours once again, this time a little harder. His hands gripped your sides as he feverishly kissed you back, both of your tongues fighting for spots in each others mouths.

“Ah, fuck.” He pulled away, a string of saliva connecting your lips. A loud whimper escapes his lips as you grind your hips down on his. The growing bulge in his sweatpants sat perfectly on your heat, and you weren’t about to let that go to waste. Another gasp left his mouth as you dipped your head down to suck a mark on the side of his neck.

You couldn’t help but lick a line from his exposed collarbone to the space under his ear, the salty sweat tickling your tongue. You could feel his pulse under your lips as you gently kisses the spot before sucking his skin into your mouth, gently nibbling as you left the red mark.

“Fuck, Y/N.” His arms moved up your back and pulled you closer. You hummed lightly, pulling off the skin and giving it a light lick in an attempt to soothe the area.

His lips captured yours again as soon as you pulled back, his hands moving to pull at your shirt. “Take it off,” He whispered against your lips. “Let me touch you, see you.”

You pulled away to quickly take your top off and threw it into the front seat. Yeonjun immediately reached around to fiddle with your bra straps, undoing the clasp in a matter of seconds. The fabric slid down your arms and to the floor.

You giggled slightly as you looked at Yeonjun. His eyes were focused on your chest, mouth slightly agape. His hands were trembling slightly as he sat back and brought them up to your chest, slightly cupping your breasts. He slurped slightly as he closed his mouth, massaging your breasts.

“Holy shit, they’re so perfect.” He whispered. His thumbs moved to flick your nipples and roll the soft buds. “Why have you been hiding these from me?” He looked up at you, moving closer to wrap his lips around one of the now hardened buds.

Your eyes rolled back slightly at the feeling of his warm mouth around your nipple. The softness of his tongue caressing the sensitive skin sent waves through your stomach. You nearly lost it when you looked back down at him and he was watching your face with slightly hooded eyes. Your hand moved to pet the back of his hair, running your fingers through the soft locks as he stimulated your nipples.

Yeonjun pulled away from your nipples, moving to kiss up your chest, leaning small hickies as he trailed up. His hand tangled in the back of your hair as he met your lips once more. You whimpered into his mouth when he pinched your nipple. Your hands searched for something to grab, settling on his still clothed shoulder.

“Your turn,” You panted. “Take it off.”

“Your wish is my command.” He smiled as he sat back, pulling the shirt off and over his head. He pushed his hair back, the strands falling back over his eyes. You ran your hands down his chest, feeling the muscles of his pecs under the soft skin. Your fingers ghosted over his nipples, a smirk painting your face as his chest shook with a sharp breath.

It didn’t take long for Yeonjun to have you on your back, wedged between your legs in the cramped space. His fingers are making hasty work of the buttons on your jeans, finally pulling them off your legs in a few quick tugs. His hands traced up your thighs, feeling the soft flesh under his finger tips.

“Yeonjun, please.” You begged. “Need you, want you to fuck me.”

He hummed in response, taking his bottom lip into his mouth as he pulled his sweatpants down to his thighs, cock falling free. “You want this?” He rubbed his cock over your clothed heat. “Tell me how bad you want this.”

You groaned as he focused some attention on your clit. Even through the thin fabric, the feeling was incredible. “Please, I need you so bad.” You whined and pressed your hips up, pressing against him for some more friction. “I’m so wet for you, I don’t think I can wait any longer, Junnie.”

It took half a second for Yeonjun to, quite literally, rip your underwear from your sticky heat. The now destroyed underwear flew under one of the seats as he tossed them away, leaning down to capture you in a kiss as he roughly pushed into you.

A loud, guttural moan ripped it way out of your throat at the same time that Yeonjun let out a sigh. He pulled away from the kiss, opting to rest his forehead on yours to look in your eyes. He adjusted his hips slightly, the new angle caused his cock to rest in the perfect spot, making you involuntarily clench around him.

“Let me know when I can move, ok?”

You took a few deep breaths, adjusting to the unfamiliar feeling. Your best friends cock was nestled in you, in places you didn’t even know could be touched. You nodded your head, giving Yeonjun the ok to start moving.

He rocked his hips forward, slowly at first, grinding against you in the most sinful way. You could feel your cheeks turning pink at the soft squelches coming from where you two met.

“You’re so fucking wet.” Yeonjun grunted as he rolled his hips. “Just, slipping all over my cock.” His head dipped down to nip at your collarbone. You couldn’t help but turn your neck, giving him better access. “You’re soaking me, making a fucking mess.”

You whimpered as he began to move faster. The waves of pleasure going through you made you believe you weren’t going to last long, Yeonjun was fucking you too good. He was hitting every spot perfectly, tiny grunts and sighs coming out of him as he worked towards his own orgasm.

“Fuck, I want you to come first.” He slipped his hand between the two of you, fingers searching for your clit. You reached up, tangling your hand in the back of his hair and pulled him down. He met you with an open mouthed kiss, tongue licking into your mouth with urgency. Your teeth clashed a few times in the heated kiss but it only made you kiss him harder, messier.

“A-ah,” Your voice wavered as Yeonjun made contact with the sensitive bundle of nerves. “Ah, fuck!” You groaned loudly, hands reaching to dig your fingers into his back, thighs, anything within reach.

“There it is.” He smirked, sitting back up slightly to tower over you, still rubbing your clit. He rocked forward a little faster, matching his hand with his hips. “Gonna come for me, pretty? I wanna see what you look like when you come.”

“Don’t stop.” Your entire body felt like it was on fire, your legs were trembling, hips pushing up for something, anything. Waves went through your body. You could feel your heart racing, the nervous ball in your stomach expanding. It wasn’t until Yeonjun took his free hand and pushed your legs back, holding them as close to your chest as he could, and gave another thrust that it all fell apart.

The waves flew down your stomach and you could feel wetness dribbling. Your eyes rolled back as Yeonjun pushed you through your orgasm. The spasming muscles pushed him to his own orgasm and he hurriedly pulled out, finishing on your lower stomach.

The two of you sat in silence as you both came down and tried to catch your breaths. Yeonjun reached over the seats to grab some discarded napkins and gently wiped you down, muttering small apologies as he wiped your most sensitive areas. After discarding the napkins and pulling his pants back up, he found his way on top of you again, this time in a gently crushing cuddle.

“I’d say this was the most exciting night of my life, Y/N.”

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its-to-the-death · 4 months

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Songs that made it through preliminaries (minus the MLP songs)

Rogues Are We (Holy Musical B@man)

Kick It Up a Notch (Starship)

Nerdy Prudes Must Die (Nerdy Prudes Must Die)

Join Us (and Die) (The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals)

No One Remembers Achmed (Twisted)

Feed Me (Little Shop of Horrors)

Dentist (Little Shop of Horrors)

Mean Green Mother From Outerspace (Little Shop of Horrors)

Old King Cole (Once Upon a Time in Space by The Mechanisms)

Favoured Son (Ulysses Dies at Dawn by The Mechanisms)

Odin (The Bifrost Incident by The Mechanisms)

There's a Platypus Controlling Me (Phineas and Ferb)

Evil for Extra Credit (Phineas and Ferb)

All the Convoluted Reasons We Pretend To Be Divorced (Phineas and Ferb)

I Love You (As Much As Someone Like Me Can Love Anyone) (Galavant)

No One But You (Galavant)

She'll Be Mine (Galavant)

Mother Knows Best (Tangled)

Ready As I'll Ever Be (Tangled the Series)

Nothing Left to Lose (Tangled the Series)

Pretty Women (Sweeney Todd)

Dancing Mad (Final Fantasy VI)

When the Chips are Down (Hadestown)

Master of Masters (Kingdom Hearts)

U.N. Owen Was Her? (Touhou 6: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)

The Old Man of the Mountain/You Gotta Ho-De-Ho/The Scat Song Medley (Betty Boop)

Our Love is God (Heathers)

Biskit Family Business (Littlest Pet Shop)

We Both Reached For the Gun (Chicago)

Heaven on Their Minds (Jesus Christ Superstar)

Good to Be King (Journey to Bethlehem)

Jester (Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return)

Sympathy for the Devil (song by The Rolling Stones)

Dressed to Oppress (Play It By Ear - The Muck of Merkmere)

One Step Ahead (Spies Are Forever)

Let the Pun Fit the Crime (Wander Over Yonder)

Necrostar (The Vice Quadrant by Steam Powered Giraffe)

Lost in Thoughts All Alone (Fire Emblem: Fates)

The Ring motif (Lord of the Rings)

I'm Alive (Next to Normal)

Where There's a Whip, There's a Way (Return of the King 1980)

There Ain't Nothin' But Bad Days Ahead (The Swan Princess: Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure)

Les Poissons (The Little Mermaid)

It's Our House Now (The House of Mouse - Halloween special)

Grandpa's Gonna Sue the Pants Off Santa (Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer)

Master of the House (Les Miserables)

Peaches (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)

The Boys Are Back In Town (To Kill You) (The Boys)

Dark Riders (Star Stable Online)

Grand Ceremony (Pyre)

Coraline (Coraline)

Better Than You (Camp Camp)

In the Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt)

Get in the Water (Epic: The Musical)

Descole's theme live version (Professor Layton)

Isabella's Lullaby (The Promised Neverland)

Get Jinxed (League of Legends)

Pieces of You/Hologram Professor Song (Puppet History)

Great at Crime (Epithet Erased)

Davy Jones' theme (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest)

Herbert Style (Club Penguin)

No One's Gonna Make a Monkey Out of Me (The Donkey Kong Country cartoon)

Diddy Drop Rap (The Donkey Kong Country cartoon)

Attack at the Wall (Mulan)

No More Toymakers to the King (Santa Claus is Comin' to Town)

What's Up Duloc? (Shrek musical)

If I'm Gonna Eat Somebody (It Might As Well Be You) (Ferngully)

The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom of the Opera)

Prowler's theme (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse)

How Can I Refuse? Reprise (Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper)

Friends in Low Places (Bigtop Burger)

That's Not How the Story Goes (A Series of Unfortunate Events)

The World Revolving (Deltarune)

Heffalumps and Woozles (Winnie the Pooh)

Waikyou Shenshoujin (Senki Zesshou Symphogear G)

No Good Deed (Wicked)

Fabulous (High School Musical 2)

Kidnap the Sandy Claws (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Between Two Worlds (Limbus Company)

Your Best Nightmare (Undertale)

We Don't Talk About Bruno (Encanto)

Jaws theme (Jaws)

The Executioner (Umineko no naku koro ni)

#villain song showdown

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airinyourtires · 6 months

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stormkitty97 · 11 months

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Since people are doing character profiles for their TWST ocs, here's mine and @aquaburst3 shared one

Name: Elisabeth “Lizzie” Asuna Suzuki-James

Gender: Cisgender-girl

Pronouns: She/her

Sexuality: Demisexual

Birthday: October 18

Star Sign: Scorpio

Age: 19 and turns 20

Height: 5’10

Birthplace/Country of Residence: Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

Race: Japanese on her father’s side and British and Welsh on her mother’s side

Languages: mostly fluent Japanese, British English, a little bit of french from Doctor Who and as well as a tiny bit of German from Critical Role

Immediate Family: Mother, father and younger brother who is a wizard and attends Hogwarts

Best Subjects During Secondary School in Her World: English, writing, history

Dominant Writing Hand: Left

Favourite Foods: Sushi, Yakisoba, Ramen, veggie burgers, dumplings, steamed buns, spicy food, Bubble and Squeak

Least Favourite Foods: Sweet potatoes, bangers and mash, Octopus Takiyaki, Mangos

Hobbies: Reading, riding roller coasters, playing video games, watching C-Dramas

Nicknames by other characters: Rook “Mademoiselle le Curieuse” and Floyd “Carp”

Physical Description

Unlike canon Yuu, she is quite female presenting

Tall and willowy with a slender figure

Tawny-beige skin

Long jet black hair that reaches down to her hips

She does not tan but will get freckles in the sun, especially during the summer

Often has it tied back in a braid or bun

Dark grey eyes

the closest IRL representation of her face that I could find, the eyes are grey due to photo editing, though I couldn’t get them as dark grey as I imagine hers to be. They’re as close I was able to make them with my limited skills

Closest voice claim for her would be Lila Moss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR5dVJexbvY

It isn’t a perfect one but it's as close as I could find

She has a good singing voice and is a decent dancer

This is pretty close to how I imagine her singing voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDcoYeqrwsE

She’s not the most amazing singer but can carry a tune and is decent enough

Personality

Isn’t really one to freak out much and when she does, it's very much inside her own head, she is usually is able to pull herself together relatively quickly to focus on the task at hand

She is a bit of know it all

Easily frustrated when she isn’t able to do something but ends up making her even more determined to succeed at the task

She is terrible at maths and science which makes classes like Alchemy quite hard. Ace and Deuce are a big help

Can be very biting with her remarks or retorts

She’s quite bookish and for the most part prefers books over people

She can get very fangirly at times especially when it comes to anything about the fae

She has a short fuse and a fiery temper to go with it

It can also burst out in fierce defence for someone if they are within her circle

She very much has the Slytherin-like trait of if you’re not in her inner circle she doesn’t give a rat’s ass about you

She is really sarcastic and can come off as straight up rude when she doesn’t mean to be

She can be very vindictive when you cross her and is downright cruel in her revenge

She can be very selfish too and doesn’t always think about how her actions affect others

She’s also quite petty and can hold grudges for awhile

If you’re in in her inner circle, she’s very teasing and loves to push your buttons

She quite impulsive at times and will often blurt things out without thinking

Is actually quite observant and will remember the little things about someone

Hides the fact she knows about Disney and how much TWST resembles many aspects of it

Past

She grew up in the modern day wizarding world but since she’s a squib, she went to regular school

Due to this, other than her household being magical she had a relatively normal life, even able to use electronics since she didn’t have any magic for them to interfere with

Knows of the Harry Potter main characters due to them still being prominent figures or in the history books

Spent a lot of time in the library reading about the fae

Any myths, legends and stories about them she could get her hands on and so she knows a lot about them and has memorised their formal way of speaking as well as the rules

Was a bit of a social outcast in school

Because of her bookish nature, tendency to correct people if they were wrong about something, often putting her foot in her mouth and also her inclination to isolate herself due to having to hide her knowledge of the wizarding world

Her parents are not unkind but they tend to neglect her a bit since she isn’t magical and can’t really participate in a lot of aspects of their lives

Her family is not super well off or anything, they would be considered upper middle class

She has visited Japan multiple times due to her heritage, as well as Finland, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Russia, California and New York

She was a theatre kid middle through secondary school but only tech

Acting or being up on stage is not something she’s super into though she is somewhat okay with it when it's show choir or something along those lines

Isn’t much for parties though she did go to a number of cast parties in secondary school

But usually didn't stay long because loud music gives her a headache

She had a couple friends in secondary school that she hung out with but wasn’t super close to them since she had to hide half of herself from them and couldn’t ever invite them over

She was a prefect at her secondary school and could have been head girl with her grades but decided not to be

Mostly spent her time reading, playing TTPRGS online, watching fantasy movies/shows, The D&D show Critical Role, C-dramas and riding rollercoasters when she could

She has a kneazle named Da Qing after the character from Guardian

She really misses him and often thinks about him

She has art prints of the Mighty Nein and Vox Machina as well as a stuffed Frumpkin and Trinket

Fun Facts

She has always been a bit envious of her brother but never got the levels of Petunia and Lily levels of antagonism

She and her brother are not close but are amicable

She likes listening to celtic or pop and hates heavy metal or screamo

Her favourite Disney movies are The Black Cauldron, The Cat From Outer Space, Treasure Planet, The Aristocats and Beauty & The Beast

If she had to pick only one, it probably would be The Black Cauldron

She loves cats but doesn’t dislike dogs

She enjoys petting them but hates how slobbery they are and always wipes her hand off when she’s done petting them

Her relationship with Grim is akin to Molly and Beau’s relationship from Critical Role. They annoy each other to death and are always picking on each other but when it comes down to it, they will have each other’s backs

Love languages are Words of Affirmation and Physical Touch. She prefers herself Physical touch and Acts of Service

She doesn’t have any bedroom experience but if she did, she’d most likely be a switch once she learned a bit more than just the in theory knowledge she has

Other Things

Lizzie is somewhat similar to the game Yuu but is quite different in many aspects.

She is inspired by Belle (BATB), Eilonwy (Black Cauldron), Hermione Granger (Harry Potter), A little bit of Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter)

Her darker personality traits are inspired by Queen Grimhilde

If she had been able to go to Hogwarts she would definitely be in Slytherin

Had she not fallen for Vil, her secondary love interest would be Malleus as they are both quite similar in their interest in reading, history and both deeply understand what it's like to be alone in a room full of people and being isolated

Though obviously they won’t be getting together in the story though they will be friends

Elisabeth is an alternate spelling of Queen Elizabeth’s name, used since she’s half English. She's also in universe, named after Elizabeth Bennett from Pride and Prejudice. Her middle name is taken from the character in Sword Art Online. It seemed appropriate since Asuna is also someone who is isekaied in a way and I wanted her to have the Japanese connection besides just her last name. Asuna also translates to Apple Tree which I liked for it's connection to Vil and Snow White’s story

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Holidays 7.25

Holidays

Act Like a Caveman Day

Antifascist Pasta Day (Italy)

Bayreuther Festspiele begins (Wagner festival; Germany) [thru 8.28]

Be Adamant About Something Day

Community Day (Galicia, Spain)

CTNNB1 Awareness Day

A Day Out of Time (Last Day of the Year; Mayan, Galactic)

Ebernoe Horn Fair (Sussex, UK)

Feed the Country Ducks Day

Festival of Picaresque Animality

Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day

International AfroLatinx, AfroCaribbean & Diaspora Women’s Day

International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners

International Red Show Day

International Sop Rapping Over Vocals Day

John Knill Day (Cornwall, UK) [Every 5 Years]

Jumatul Bidah (Bangladesh)

Jumat-ul-Wida (India)

Merry-Go-Round Day [also 5.17]

Mugwort Day (French Republic)

National African American Hepatitis C Action Day

National Campus Press Freedom Day (Philippines)

National Carousel Day

National Clay Day

National Day of Galicia (Spain)

National Hire a Veteran Day

National Houston Day

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day (UK)

National Video Game Team Day

Occupation Day (Puerto Rico)

Rain of Black Worms Day (Romania)

Red Shoe Day

Republic Day (Tunisia)

Rosiland Franklin Day

Santiago Apóstol (Spain)

Test-Tube Baby Day

Thread the Needle Day

Traditional Palestinian Dress Day

World Drowning Prevention Day (UN)

World Embryologist Day

World IVF Day

World Youth Days 2023 begins (Lisbon, Portugal; Roman Catholic; until 7.31) [Varies; @Every 3 Years]

Food & Drink Celebrations

Candles on a Cake Day

Culinarian’s Day

Frozen Fruit Freeze Day

Indie Beer Day (Australia)

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

National Wine and Cheese Day

4th Tuesday in July

Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day [4th Tuesday]

Independence Days

Abode of Heaven (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Andany (Declared; 2017; Dissolved Sep. 2018) [unrecognized]

Commonwealth Constitution Day (Puerto Rico)

Rathunis (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Anne (Eastern Christianity)

Christopher (Western Christianity)

Cucuphas (a.k.a. Cueufas, Cougat; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Formation of Saint Ann (Mother of the Virgin Mary; Byzantine Rite)

Furrinalia (Old Roman Goddess of Springs)

Glodesind (Christian; Saint)

Holbein (Positivist; Saint)

Hot Fudge Sundae Day (Pastafarian)

Ilyap'a Festival (Inca thunder god)

James the Great (Western Christianity)

John I Agnus (Christian; Saint)

Julian of Le Mans (Christian; Translation)

Magnerich of Trier (Christian; Saint)

Maxfield Parrish (Artology)

National Baha’i Day (Jamaica)

Nissen, Abbot of Mountgarret, Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Paul (Christian; Martyr)

Shylock Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Slippery Slim (Muppetism)

Thea and Valentina (Christian; Virgins)

Thomas Eakins (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Adventures of André & Wally B. (Pixar Cartoon; 1984)

Air Force One (Film; 1997)

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Film; 2008)

Armor Wars (Film; 2025)

Back in Black, by AC/DC (Album; 1980)

Batman: The Killing Joke (Animated Film; 2016)

Broken Quest (Animated tV Series; 2013)

Caddyshack (Film; 1980)

China Grove, by the Doobie Brothers (Song; 1973)

A Chorus Line (Broadway Musical; 1975)

Drinking Buddies (Film; 2013)

Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

Fame, by David Bowie (Song; 1975)

First Lensman, by E.E. "Doc" Smith (Novel; 1950) [Lensman #2]

Good Burger (Film; 1997)

Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man (Film; 1962)

Justice League: Warworld (WB Animated Film; 2023)

Kill ‘Em All, by Metallica (Album; 1983)

Lara Croft Tom Raider: The Cradle of Life (Film; 2003)

Last Train to Clarksville, recorded by The Monks (Song; 1966)

Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (WB Animated Film; 2017)

Lucy (Film; 2014)

Maximum Overdrive (Film; 1986)

Paul’s Boutique, by The Beastie Boys (Album; 1989)

Porky’s Spring Planting (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Ruby Sparks (Film; 2012)

Seabiscuit (Film; 2003)

Step Brothers (Film; 2008)

The Tree’s Knees (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

X-Files: I Want to Believe (Film; 2008)

Yes, by Yes (Album; 1969)

You Can’t Hurry Love, by The Supremes (Song; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Jakob, Jakobus, Thea, Thomas, Valentina (Austria)

Ana, Yana (Bulgaria)

Beata, Jakov, Krsto, Valentina (Croatia)

Jakub (Czech Republic)

Jacobus (Denmark)

Jaagup, Jaak, Jaako, Jaap, Jako, Jakob, Jass (Estonia)

Jaakko, Jaakob, Jaakoppi, Jimi (Finland)

Jacques, Valentine (France)

Jakob, Valentine (Germany)

Anna (Greece)

Jakab, Kristóf (Hungary)

Cristoforo, Giacomo (Italy)

Jēkabs, Marika (Latvia)

Aušrinė, Jokūbas, Kristupas (Lithuania)

Jack, Jakob, Jim (Norway)

Jakub, Krzysztof, Nieznamir, Sławosz, Walentyna (Poland)

Jakub (Slovakia)

Jaime, Santiago (Spain)

Jakob (Sweden)

Jac, Jack, Jacki, Jackie, Jackson, Jacky, Jacques, Jimmie (Universal)

Coby, Colby, Diego, Israel, Jacob, Jacoby, Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jaclyn, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jacques, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, James, Jameson, Jamie, Jaquan, Jaqueline, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jim, Jimena, Jimmie, Jimmy, Kobe, Koby, Kolby, Santiago (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 206 of 2024; 159 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 30 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 16 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 8 (Jia-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 7 Av 5783

Islamic: 7 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 26 Lux; Fiveday [26 of 30]

Julian: 12 July 2023

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 10 Dante (8th Month) [Holbein]

Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 35 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 4 of 31)

#calendar #Holidays

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Dusted Midyear Round-Up: Part 3 The Lists

Cate Le Bon

After two days worth of record trading, Dusted writers retreat to their various obsessions and share lists of their favorite records of early 2022. If you missed our two-part midyear exchange coverage, check out Part 1 and Part 2.

Jennifer Kelly

Winged Wheel — No Island (12XU)

Destroyer — Labyrinthitis (Merge)

Oneida — Success (Joyful Noise)

Cate Le Bon — Pompeii (Drag City)

Fontaines D.C. — Skinty Fia (Partisan)

Jake Xerxes Fussell — Good and Green Again (Paradise of Bachelors)

Reds, Pinks and Purples — Summer at Land’s End (Slumberland)

Yard Act — The Overload (Rough Trade)

Superchunk — Wild Loneliness (Merge)

Horsegirl — Versions of Modern Performance (Matador)

Jonathan Shaw’s horrendous half-dozen:

Black Fucking Cancer — Procreate Inverse (Sentient Ruin Laboratories)

Cosmic Putrefaction — Crepuscular Dirge for the Blessed Ones (Caligari Records)

Kostnateni — Ohen Hori Tam, Kde Padl (Mystiskaos)

Merihem — Incendiary Darkness (I, Voidhanger)

Mizmor and Thou — Myopia (Gilead Media)

Mutilatred — Determined to Rot (Redefining Darkness)

Tim Clarke

The Smile — A Light for Attracting Attention (XL)

Big Thief — Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You (4AD)

Black Country, New Road — Ants From Up There (Ninja Tune)

Aldous Harding — Warm Chris (4AD)

Shearwater — The Great Awakening (Polyborus)

Cate Le Bon — Pompeii (Mexican Summer)

Daniel Rossen — You Belong There (Warp)

Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin — Ghosted (Drag City)

Robert Stillman — What Does it Mean to be American? (Orindal)

Claire Rousay — Everything Perfect is Already Here (Shelter Press)

Ray Garraty

Bandgang Lonnie Bands x ShredGang Mone — Shottas (TF Distribution)

Wayne616 — Grease Files (Still Grinding)

Young Bleed — Dare Iza God (Trap Door Entertainment)

Z Money — Back 2 The Blender (4EverPaidRecords)

Boldy James & Real Bad Man — Killing Nothing (Real Bad Man)

Andrew Forell

billy woods - Aethiopes (Blackwoodz Studioz)

Kids On A Crime Spree - Fall in Love, Not In Line (Slumberland)

700 Bliss - Nothing To Declare (Hyperdub)

Brainwaltzera - ITSAME (Film Recordings)

Artsick - Fingers Crossed (Slumberland)

Blackhaine - Armour II (Fixed Abode)

Bill Meyer

Sophie Agnel / John Butcher, La Pierre Tachée (Ni Vu Ni Connu)

Rhodri Davies, For Simon H. Fell (Amgen)

Jake Xerxes Fussell, Good And Green Again (Paradise of Bachelors)

Mary Halvorson, Amaryllis & Belladonna (Nonesuch)

Haptic, Ladder of Shadows (901 Editions)

Glenn Jones, Vade Mecum (Thrill Jockey)

Shane Parish, Viscera Eternae (Ramble)

Dave Rempis / Elizabeth Harnik / Michael Zerang, Astragaloi (Aerophonic)

Masayuki Takayanagi, Eclipse (Black Editions)

Reinier van Houdt, Drift Nowhere Past / The Adventure Of Sleep (Elsewhere)

Bryon Hayes

Pan•American — The Patience Fader (Kranky)

Robbie Lee & Lea Bertucci — Winds Bells Falls (Telegraph Harp)

Ayal Senior — Az Yashir (Medusa Editions)

Cate Le Bon — Pompeii (Mexican Summer)

Winged Wheel — No Island (12XU)

Julia Reidy — World in World (Black Truffle)

Horsegirl — Versions of Modern Performance (Matador)

Tilth — Rock Music (Round Bale Recordings)

p2p — Impossible Burger (Rat-Drifting)

Modern Lamps — Lucid Cartography (Hooker Vision)

Patrick Masterson

Yard Act — The Overload (Rough Trade)

Overmono — Cash Romantic EP (XL)

Oneida — Success (Joyful Noise)

Angel Olsen — Big Time (Jagjaguwar)

Yung Kayo — DFTK (Young Stoner Life)

HAAi — Baby, We're Ascending (Mute)

Cloakroom — Dissolution Wave (Relapse)

Saba — Few Good Things (The Orchard)

Heavenly Bodies — Universal Resurrection (Petty Bunco)

Axel Boman — Luz / Quest for Fire (Studio Barnhus)

Cate Le Bon — Pompeii (Mexican Summer)

Sauce Walka — AI Rage Walka (Sauce Familia)

Christian Carey

Destroyer — Labyrinthitis (Merge)

Oneida — Success (Joyful Noise)

Cate Le Bon — Pompeii (Drag City)

Superchunk — Wild Loneliness (Merge)

Jenny Hvall — Classic Objects (4AD)

Steve Reich — Reich/Richter (Nonesuch)

Ches Smith — Interpret it Well (Pyroclastic)

Steven Schick — A Hard Rain (Islandia)

Mark Turner — Return from the Stars (ECM)

Walter Zimmermann — Voces (Mode)

Derek Taylor

Andrew Cyrille/William Parker/Enrico Rava — 2 Blues for Cecil (TUM)

Michael Bisio Quartet — MBefore (Tao Forms)

Ingrid Laubrock/Brandon Lopez/Tom Rainey — No Es La Playa (Intakt)

Survival Unit III — The Art of Flight/For Alvin Fielder (Astral Spirits/Instigation)

Ches Smith — Interpret it Well (Pyroclastic)

Chris Byars — Rhythm and Blues of the 20s (Steeplechase)

Cecil Taylor — The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert at the Town Hall, NYC, November 4, 1973 (Oblivion)

Albert Ayler — Revelations: The Complete ORTF 1970 Fondation Maeght Recordings (Resonance)

Peter Brötzmann/ William Parker/ Milford Graves — Historic Music Past Tense Future (Black Editions)

Sam Rivers — Caldera (No Business)

Virgil Gonsalves — Jazz in the Bay Area 1954-1959 (Fresh Sound)

Toots Thielemans & Rob Franken — The Studio Sessions 1973-1983 (Dutch Jazz Archive)

Michael Rosenstein

A baker’s dozen of releases that have caught my ear in the first half of the year:

John Butcher — 5 LP set from ausland (Ni Vu Ni Connu)

Zhao Cong — REW (Eminent Observer)

Anne-F Jacques, Chemiefaserwerk, Zhu Wenbo — La Cinta Flotante (Bolinga Everest Records)

Rie Nakajima/Takahiro Kawaguchi — Utsuho (tsss tapes)

Oùat — Elastic Bricks (Umlaut Records)

Manja Ristić — the concrescence (Self Released)

Vanessa Rossetto / Lionel Marchetti — The Tower (The City) (Erstwhile Records)

Li Song — Two Snare Drums (Infant Tree)

Staubitz and Waterhouse — Common Metals (music is the worst)

Tarab — Rooms (Ferns recordings)

Bardo Todol — La Siembra Eterna (Never Anything Records)

Yu Yiyi — Hypnos (self-released)

Sun Yizhou, Zheng Hao — Another Time (bluescreen)

Ian Mathers

15 in personal chronological order:

Cloakroom — Dissolution Wave (Relapse)

Pan•American — The Patience Fader (Kranky)

Aoife O'Donovan — Age of Apathy (Yep Roc)

Broadcast — Maida Vale Sessions (Warp)

Nadja — Nalepa (Broken Spine)

Sasami — Squeeze (Domino)

Picastro — I’ve Never Met a Stranger (3490032 Records DK)

Michael Beharie — Promise (Clandestine)

Chelsea Jade — Soft Spot (Carpark)

Spiritualized — Everything Was Beautiful (Fat Possum)

Diatom Deli — Time~Lapse Nature (RVNG Intl.)

loscil — The Sails p.1/p.2 (self-release)

Z Money — Back 2 the Blender (4EVERPAID)

Oneida — Success (Joyful Noise)

Billow Observatory — Stareside (Felte)

#dusted magazine #midyear #midyear 2022 #jennifer kelly #jonathan shaw #tim clarke #ray garraty #andrew forell #bill meyer #bryon hayes #patrick masterson #christian carey #derek taylor #michael rosenstein #ian mathers

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Good morning! I hope you slept well and feel rested? Currently sitting at my desk, in my study, attired only in my blue towelling robe, enjoying my first cuppa of the day. Welcome to Too Much Information Tuesday!

In 1950, the population of Cancún, Mexico was five.

Coca-Cola never patented their secret formula because doing so would require them to publicly disclose the ingredients.

The average three-hour baseball game only has about 18 minutes of game action.

To replace energy after a workout, most sports supplements are no more effective than a burger.

Your lips touch when you say the word "separate" but don't touch when you say the word "together".

Netflix picked up 'Stranger Things' after it was rejected by 15 networks.

There are more bacteria in your armpit than there are people in the world.

There is one divorce in the US every 36 seconds.

The Hawaiian Pizza was invented by a Greek in Canada.

Newspapers correct fewer than 2% of their mistakes.

When Czechoslovakia split, the Czech Republic and Slovakia split their national anthem as well. Each country got one verse.

Uncle Phil's law firm on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ is called Firth, Wynn and Meyer, inspired by the band Earth, Wind & Fire.

At its peak, Pablo Escobar's cartel earned about $420 million a week and controlled 80% of the worldwide cocaine market.

In the Marvel Universe, Wakanda is the most advanced civilization on Earth.

Pakistan is an acronym that stands for Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, and Indus-Sind. The ‘stan’ suffix means ‘land’.

There's one character owned by both Marvel and DC Comics named Access. His sole purpose is to keep their universes separate.

You're more likely to catch a cold by holding hands with someone than by kissing them.

French pubic lice are known as ‘papillons d'amour’, butterflies of love.

The most borrowed book from the Houses of Parliament library is called 'How Parliament Works'.

The word ‘nothing’ was Elizabethan slang for ‘vagina’. The title of Shakespeare's play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is actually a double entendre.

Sandwiches "taste better" when they're made by someone else. When you make your own, you anticipate its taste and become less hungry for it.

In 1939, the New York Times predicted that the television would fail because the average American family would not have enough time to sit around and watch it.

Some American jails now dress inmates in black and white jumpsuits because the TV show ‘Orange Is The New Black’ has made orange ones too cool.

‘Il y a une couille dans le potage’ (there is a testicle in the soup) is French slang for 'there is a major problem'.

Stanford researchers estimate that if you haven’t tried sushi by the time you’re 39 years old, there’s a 95% chance you never will.

In ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, there is a wall carving of R2D2 and C3P0 behind the ark.

Almost half of American adults think dinosaurs and humans co-existed.

“Eton, a sort of Hogwarts for wankers.” (Jonathan Pie, September 19, 2022)

In New York City, women can legally go topless wherever men can legally go topless.

John Lennon and George Harrison once took a multi-bus trip across Liverpool to visit a stranger who could teach them the chord B7.

A 2019 survey found that 30% of millennials feel they have a better shot at landing a date with an A-list celebrity than ever owning a home.

When a male llama tries to make a move on a female llama, she'll spit on him if she's not feeling it.

Before electricity, theatres would use heated calcium oxide (commonly known as ‘quicklime’) to illuminate their stages. This is where the phrase "in the limelight" comes from.

In 1800, the average age of an American was 16, today it is 38.

60% of millennials earning more than $100,000 say they're living “paycheck to paycheck”.

The Ryungyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea is 105 floors tall; making it the tallest unoccupied building in the world.

The average American spends about $70,000 on takeout and delivery in their lifetime.

Pixar accidentally deleted ‘Toy Story 2’ halfway through making it.

In Texas, it's illegal for a person to own or use more than six dildos.

During an orgasm, the brain releases so much dopamine that a brain scan resembles that of someone on heroin.

In a survey of 68,000 women from 180 countries, 88.9% said that kindness is the most important trait when it comes to choosing a partner.

Want to feel old? Ethan Nwaneri was born in ‘the queue’.

Okay, that’s enough information for one day. Have a tremendous and tumultuous Tuesday! I love you all.

#mixcloud #mi soul #dj #music #lockdown #new blog #coronavirus #books #democracy #brexit #cronyism #election #tuesdaymotivation #autumm

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BOTSWANA

DAY ONE

I flew in from Morocco to Gaborone, Botswana. The first thing I did when landing in Gaborone is make my way to my Airbnb. I chose to stay at a little tiny home cottage that cost 1915.65 BWP (Botswana Pula) (139 USD) per night.

After checking in, I went to the National Museum and Art Gallery. It was an 11-minute walk from my Airbnb. In Botswana, the most common form of transportation is bus, but since the distance was so short, I took a walk. Opened to the public in 1967, the National Museum and Art Gallery was made to show off African artwork and culture. The museum tries to promote lesser known artists as opposed to super famous ones. In 2007, the museum added a botanical garden. They show history in Africa in the museum, with displays such as oxcarts and traditional thatched houses.

After the museum, I walked to Nandos Main Mall. I decided to get a Nando's Salad, which was 55 BWP (3.99 USD) and the burger meal with fries, and that costed 93 BWP (6.75 USD). My tab was 148 BWP and I tipped the waiter 14.8 BWP, as 10% is the customary in Botswana.

Even though I ate in The Main Mall, I decided not to shop. The Main Mall is the biggest tourist attraction in Gaborone. Instead, I went to The Three Dikgosi Monument. Built in September 2005, this monument shows three 18ft tall Dikgosi (chiefs) who played roles in Botswana's independence from Great Britain: Khama III, Sebele I, and Batheon I. In 1895, the three Dikgosi went to Great Britain to demand freedom, but they didn't until 1960, but that was way sooner than what it would have been if the three Dikgosi didn't talk to them. Even though Great Britain had control of Botswana for 75 years, their effect on the country was actually minimal, and they didn't destroy the pre-existing culture when they took over. That is why so much of Botswana culture is so prevalent today.

After the monument, I went back to my Airbnb.

DAY TWO

Today in Botswana I wanted to explore religion in Botswana. Located a 2-minute drive away from my Airbnb was Trinity Church. The official religion of Botswana is Christianity, even though only 20% practice the religion. The remaining 80% practice various different religions. The main form of Christianity practiced is Protestantism. Christianity got its start in Botswana in 1812, and it was quickly adopted. Christian holidays are the only public holidays celebrated. The smallest religion is Hinduism, with 0.3% of the population practicing it. There are only 5 Hindu temples located in Botswana. There are some traditional African religions practiced, those being Badimo and Modimo. Badimo doesn't believe in gods or demigods, but they do believe in "living dead." The word 'Badimo' translates from Sotho-Tswana, and it means ancestors. Modimo is the name of the god that the Tswana worship. Modimo translates to "the high one" in Lesotho Sesotho. Tswana isn't really a religion in itself, it is instead the name of a Bantu ethnic group native to Botswana. The constitution of Botswana protects the peoples' freedom of religion, and forced conversion is against the law.

Speaking of laws and the legal system, Botswana has a Dutch-Roman law system. Dutch-Roman is an uncodified legal system, which means that it is absent from legislative statutes and existing only by virtue of the common law. The most common crime in Botswana is pickpocketing. Locals recommend carrying your backpack in front of you instead of on your back. You should also sit with your belongings close by.

After the church, I decided to get something to eat. The national dish of Botswana is Seswaa and it's a meat stew served over polenta or pap. Polenta is an Italian dish that is just yellow cornmeal, while pap is a porridge made from maize.

After eating I traveled to Kgale Hill, a famous tourist attraction in Gaborone. Kgale Hill translates to "The Place that Dried Up" in the countries national language of Setswana and is now nicknamed "The Sleeping Giant. Kgale Hill is 4,222ft above sea level. The hill takes an hour and 35 minutes.

After the 3 hour hike it took to do up and down, I decided to head home before my flight out tomorrow. See you in Oceania!

#flight #travel #botswana #africa

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kspp · 19 days

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Beware of Rainbow Washing!

Pride Month just got over, and brands couldn’t get enough of it with the beautiful rainbow colours and scores of artistic creativity; starting from Burger King’s Pride Whopper with ‘top’ and ‘bottom’ buns and lusciously chopped vegetables to a variety of limited edition tie-dye rainbow prints and other rainbow-coloured garments. I, too, wanted to flaunt such merchandise as a proud ally and own it. However, it struck me, am I being rainbow washed?

But first, why is Pride Month celebrated throughout June? Pride Month is celebrated to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in USA, which began in the last week of June 1969 and paved the way for the Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Communities’ fight for equal rights. The police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York’s Greenwich Village, a common gathering place for the young and old members of the LGBT community. These protests went on for five long days. On November 2nd, 1969, the idea of a march in response to the riots was proposed at the Eastern Regional Conference of Homophile Organizations in Philadelphia. On June 28th, 1970, a year after the Stonewall Riots, they marched through Christopher Street which became the epicentre of the riots and June 28th came to be known as the Liberation Day. The theme was ‘gay pride,’ and the slogan “Say it clear, say it loud. Gay is good, gay is proud” could be heard everywhere. Later, the month of June was officially recognized by Bill Clinton in 1999, followed by Barack Obama declaring June as the ‘LGBT Pride Month.’ it is the current President Joe Biden, who went a notch ahead and declared it as the ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Month’ to include everyone from the vast community. Many countries have followed suit and today June is celebrated as Pride Month globally with Kolkata’s 1999 Pride March being India’s first.

With a painful yet rich history to this celebration, brands have been seen to misuse it to their benefit. Rainbow washing, as the act is named, is where brands use Pride Month and take incidental advantage of the various colours it represents, by benefitting from the false inclusive marketing of its products. These companies are merely marketing this month for their own profits while in reality they may not believe in diversity or inclusion or worse still, indulge and support anti-LGBT practices. This is similar to Greenwashing (companies lying/falsely marketing their products to be sustainable and environmentally friendly by changing logos/banners etc. to shades of green, brown or yellow) or Pinkwashing (brands that misleadingly use the pink ribbon logo that symbolizes support for breast cancer charities). Not only is it wrong in the sense that it conveys a false message and outrightly lies to its customers, but also that it dilutes the underlying message and intention of Pride month.

Let’s examine the two examples given above. Burger King had to issue an apology for its widely criticized advertisement of the ‘Pride Whopper’ as it spoke about having two ‘tops’ and two ‘bottoms’ and hence completely misrepresented sex in the LGBT community. People called it an entirely tone-deaf campaign while marketing the ‘matching top buns.’ Bewakoof.com came out with a wide range of quirky rainbow-coloured products during the month. However, a deep dive into their history showed a grossly homophobic meme in 2015, which was taken down after an uproar by blogger Divya Roop. “Save the girl children or else 25 years later your son will come home and say Asha to mili nahi so Ashish le aya”. For a campaign meant to spread the message of ‘Save the Girl Child’, a homophobic route was taken. While the company had apologized for this marketing tactic, it gives an insight into the double standards. These brands latch on to this exclusive opportunity yearly and then forget about it for the rest of the 11 months. What we must ask is, do we really want to spend extra money on such ‘limited edition products?

Mansi Shanbag, a Lead Copywriter at WATConsult, very clearly says, “BRANDS ALWAYS WANT TO BREAK CLUTTER. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO PRIDE MONTH, THEY ARE ALL ABOUT SPAMMING. It is so very easy to stick a rainbow on your product, your logo, your name for a month and do absolutely nothing to actually contribute to the movement”. Companies should consult queering personalities and listen to their opinions before they can prove their allyship to the LGBT community.

Acko released an advertisement starring Neeraj Kabi in 2021 to promote its pride campaign. The ad showed him changing his social media profile picture to the colours of the pride and then proudly showing that off to his friends. His friends pat him on his back, assuming he had accepted his son’s sexual identity. This leaves him speechless as he tries to accept and digest this reality. “Post pride, Support pride, but more importantly, be ready to accept Pride” was Acko’s slogan. To ally with the community is not to merely flaunt its colours but also to readily accept and empathize with the soul of the idea. Are we ready to do that in the non-pride months?

#publicpolicy #policymakers #kautilyaschoolofpublicpolicy #public policy #blog

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rabbitcruiser · 11 months

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National Egg Day

National Egg Day on June 3 finds eggs finally breaking out of their shell.

Eggs had some tough years as health experts fretted about the high cholesterol content. But after a revision of the American Heart Association’s guidelines in 2000, the health benefits of eggs seemed to outweigh the concerns. The AHA says healthy adults can enjoy an egg per day and easily remain within the daily cholesterol limit.

Also, a single egg has only 75 calories, which is great for those looking to lose weight. And the seven grams of protein in an average egg almost makes this a superfood with a great calorie-to-protein ratio. So those of us who are big fans of poached, scrambled, over easy, hard-boiled, fried, sunny-side-up, or soft-boiled eggs can feel free to use National Egg Day to utter that timeless phrase, “How do you want your eggs?” And it doesn’t matter if it’s 7am, 7pm, or somewhere in between.

Eggs are great to eat anytime … or any day, for that matter.

National Egg Day timeline

Neolithic AgeWhich Came First?

Archaeological evidence for egg consumption dates back to this period.

1400 B.C.Earliest Records

Fowl lay eggs for human consumption as early as 1400 B.C., according to records from Egypt and China.

300 B.C.What an Idea!

Chicken farmers start incubating chicken eggs in warm clay ovens.

1920sPrimitive Methods

Eggs are still mostly farmed in backyards.

National Egg Day Activities

Try eating a non-chicken egg

Try a new recipe with eggs

Emphasize eggs in your day’s activities

Although Americans primarily eat chicken eggs, that’s not the case in all cultures. Pheasant, quail, goose, gull, and turkey eggs are all popular to eat around the world, offering a slightly different taste from chicken eggs. Consider trying duck eggs, which have more of an orange and blue tint to them. Do you need more food at breakfast? An emu egg is equal to about 12 chicken eggs, while an ostrich egg is equal to about 24 chicken eggs.

Don’t let National Egg Day slip away without cooking a new egg recipe. Consider trying an egg recipe from another culture, such as huevos Mexicana, oyakodon (from Japan), or the French "omelet au boudin de Nancy." (Every French recipe just naturally sounds great.)

Eggs aren’t just for eating on this day. Consider visiting the local zoo and see if you can learn more about birds and eggs in nature. Build a birdhouse with a transparent plastic back so you can see the eggs and the hatchlings as they develop. And because it’s June, consider playing Mythbusters at home and testing whether it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk.

Why We Love National Egg Day

Arts & eggs

They can be prepared so many ways

They're good for the brain

Although most people crack the egg shell over the frying pan and don’t think any further about it, uncracked eggshells are great for crafts. Of course, at Easter time, many people paint and decorate hard-boiled eggs. But you can use eggs in arts and crafts at other times too. Hollowed out eggs of all sizes — from ostriches to robins — are used in home crafts and decorations. Just make sure you hollow out the egg first.

We feel pretty confident in saying that, no matter how much you love eating egg dishes, you haven’t tried every possible way to cook eggs. (And if you’re sure you have, you should apply to be the permanent CEO of National Egg Day.) Eggs can be cooked alone or placed in other dishes. Because nearly every culture incorporates eggs into its cuisine, the number of worldwide egg recipes is almost endless.

Nutritionists have not only found that the nutritional value of eggs outweighs their cholesterol level, but that eggs have a positive effect on brain development and on memory enhancement. The nutrient, choline, which is similar to the family of B- vitamins, plays a part in the process of developing signaling molecules in the brain. This means moms should hide the sugary breakfast cereal when it's test day at school for the kids; go with eggs instead!

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Exploring the Culinary Marvels of Marrakech: A Guide to Its Vibrant Restaurant Scene

Marrakech, the bustling city nestled in the heart of Morocco, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts seeking to tantalize their taste buds with a rich tapestry of flavors.

From traditional Moroccan fare to international cuisine, the city boasts a vibrant restaurant scene that caters to every palate.

In this guide, we embark on a gastronomic journey through the labyrinthine streets of Marrakech to uncover its hidden culinary gems.

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Authentic Moroccan Cuisine

No exploration of restaurants Marrakech scene would be complete without delving into the world of authentic Moroccan cuisine.

Drawing inspiration from centuries-old recipes and culinary traditions, Marrakech's restaurants offer a mouthwatering array of dishes that showcase the country's diverse flavors.

One of the quintessential Moroccan dining experiences is sampling a traditional tagine—a flavorful stew slow-cooked in a conical earthenware pot.

Head to iconic establishments like La Maison Arabe or Dar Moha to savor tagines infused with fragrant spices, tender meats, and locally sourced vegetables.

For those craving a taste of Morocco's coastal delights, seafood restaurants like Chez Yassine serve up freshly caught fish and shellfish, prepared with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices.

From grilled sardines to seafood bastillas, these establishments offer a tantalizing glimpse into Morocco's maritime heritage.

Global Gastronomy in Marrakech

While Moroccan cuisine takes center stage in Marrakech, the city also embraces culinary influences from around the globe.

From French bistros to Italian trattorias, visitors can explore a diverse range of international flavors without leaving the city limits.

Le Trou au Mur, housed within a historic riad, blends Moroccan ingredients with French culinary techniques to create innovative dishes that delight the senses.

With a menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, this restaurant offers a gastronomic journey unlike any other in Marrakech.

Meanwhile, for lovers of Italian cuisine, restaurants like Limoni and La Trattoria serve up authentic pizzas, pasta, and antipasti crafted with the freshest ingredients and traditional recipes.

Whether you're craving a classic Margherita pizza or a decadent plate of homemade ravioli, these establishments ensure that your Italian culinary cravings are satisfied.

Hidden Gems and Local Favorites

Beyond the well-trodden paths of Marrakech's tourist hotspots lie hidden culinary treasures waiting to be discovered.

Venture into the city's labyrinthine medina, and you'll stumble upon quaint cafes, hole-in-the-wall eateries, and family-run restaurants that capture the essence of Moroccan hospitality.

One such hidden gem is Nomad, a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bustling souks of Marrakech.

Known for its contemporary twist on traditional Moroccan cuisine, Nomad offers dishes like spiced lamb burgers, beetroot and goat cheese salads, and harissa-infused grilled chicken—all served against the backdrop of panoramic views of the city.

For a taste of authentic street food, head to Djemaa el-Fna Square, where a vibrant culinary spectacle unfolds each evening.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of snake charmers and storytellers, you'll find food stalls dishing up Moroccan specialties like couscous, grilled meats, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

It's a sensory experience that captures the essence of Marrakech's culinary culture.

Culinary Experiences Beyond the Plate

In Marrakech, dining is not just about satisfying hunger—it's an immersive cultural experience that engages all the senses.

Many restaurants in the city offer more than just delicious food; they provide opportunities for visitors to learn about Moroccan culinary traditions, interact with local chefs, and even participate in cooking classes.

At La Maison Arabe, guests can partake in cooking workshops led by expert chefs who guide them through the process of preparing classic Moroccan dishes like tagines, couscous, and pastries.

These hands-on experiences offer invaluable insights into the techniques and ingredients that define Moroccan cuisine.

Similarly, food tours provide an excellent way to explore Marrakech's culinary landscape while sampling a variety of dishes from different establishments.

Companies like Marrakech Food Tours offer guided excursions through the city's neighborhoods, where participants can taste everything from street food delicacies to gourmet specialties, all while learning about the history and culture behind each dish.

Conclusion: A Feast for the Senses

In conclusion, Marrakech's restaurant scene offers a diverse and captivating culinary journey that reflects the city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

Whether you're indulging in traditional Moroccan fare, savoring international delicacies, or exploring hidden culinary gems, dining in Marrakech is an experience that engages all the senses.

So, whether you're a food enthusiast looking to expand your culinary horizons or a traveler seeking to immerse yourself in the flavors of Morocco, be sure to explore the culinary marvels of Marrakech on your next visit.

From bustling souks to elegant riads, the city beckons with a feast for the senses that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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IMF-programma showcase of bedrog?

HET IMF HERSTELPROGRAMMA Op woensdag 9 februari belegde de minister van Financiën en het IMF een persbriefing. Helaas konden de journalisten hun werk niet doen, omdat ze voor de sluiting van de persbriefing waren uitgenodigd. Op de regeringspersconferentie van 8 januari 2024 was het anders. Toen waren de journalisten correct uitgenodigd. Echter werd er geen antwoord gegeven op de vraag waarom Suriname, ondanks veel meer verdiensten na 2010, naar het IMF moest gaan voor betalingsbalans steun? President Chandrikapersad Santokhi verklaarde toen dat Suriname met succes het IMF-programma heeft uitgevoerd en dat de economie van Suriname weer op spoor is. Suriname zou een showcase zijn voor andere landen die een IMF-programma willen uitvoeren. De jaarverslagen van CBvS Om inzicht te krijgen in de “financiële crisis” en de oorzaak daarvan zou men daarvoor de jaarverslagen van de Centrale Bank van Suriname moeten raadplegen. Dit instituut is bij wet de staatskassier en de onafhankelijke monetaire autoriteit. De Nationale Assemblee (DNA) die bij wet is aangewezen om de regering te controleren zou dat ook daarmee moeten doen. Volgens een verklaring van een der directeuren van de CBvS, zijn de rapporten echter slechts door ingewijden te begrijpen. Dus niet door de doorsnee burger. Ook heeft zij haar onafhankelijkheid en wettelijke taak, het bepalen van het monetaire beleid, aan IMF overgedragen. Zo is het haar verboden om de waarde van de SRD te verdedigen en voert zij een Open Markt Operatie (OMO) uit, waarvan in de media blijkt, dat behalve het IMF en de CBvS, niemand de noodzaak of de doelmatigheid daarvan ziet. Wat wel vaststaat, is dat tegelijk met de OMO de koers op hol sloeg van 24,71 naar SRD 40 voor een USD. In de DNA verklaarde de minister van Financiën, drs. Stanley Raghoebarsing, dat de OMO een dure les is waarvan de schade, op dit moment ruim 5 miljard SRD, door de samenleving betaald zal moeten worden. Met het negatieve saldo van - 4,8 miljard in 2019 van de Bank erbij, wordt dat totaal -9,8 miljard SRD. De handelsbalans weergeeft de jaarlijkse cijfers van alle exporten en importen, de gepleegde betalingen aan- en de ontvangsten voor diensten uit het buitenland. Daarnaast moeten ook de overmakingen van de winsten van de buitenlandse bedrijven, aflossingen van leningen en rente in het buitenland van bedrijven daarin staan en de ontvangen winstbelasting. In het jaarverslag van de CBvS zouden ook de daadwerkelijke investeringen te zien moeten zijn van de multinationals. In dit verband kan verwezen worden naar Newmont. Die maakte in 2011 bekend dat ze 270 miljoen USD zou investeren in Suriname, terwijl bij de start in 2016 van het bedrijf het volgens de CEO van Newmont, 150 miljoen USD minder was. Maar intussen had ze wel 300 miljoen USD ontvangen van Staatsolie voor 25% aandelen. Wat niet gevonden kunnen worden in de rapporten van de CBvS zijn de winstovermakingen van de multinationals naar hun moederbedrijf en de ontvangsten van winstbelastingen van de multinationals voor de staat. Klaarblijkelijk is de CBvS niet langer de kassier van de overheid, terwijl het goudinstituut na 15 jaren er nog steeds niet is, om de multinationals te controleren. Uit de cijfers van de handelsbalansen van 2006 tot 2020 en de Suriname Country Profile van de CBvS, zijn tabel 1 en 2 vervaardigd. In tabel 1 zijn weergeven de export en de import en het saldo daarvan. In tabel 2 staan; in kolom 1 het saldo van Exp. minus Imp , In kolom 2 de overmakingen naar het buitenland van het saldo dienstenrekening /onzichtbaar verkeer en in kolom 3 het saldo van de Exp/Imp en de overmakingen van de diensten rekening/onzichtbaar verkeer. Ook zijn de koersen erbij vermeld in de verschillende regeerperioden in kolom 4. Uit de periode 2006 tot 2010 (tabel 2) blijkt dat het Saldo van de Exportwinst minus het onzichtbaar verkeer USD 221 miljoen positief was met een koers van SRD 2,70 voor een USD. In de regeerperiode 2011 tot en met 2015 is er een negatief saldo van -1,418 miljard USD. Er is dus meer overgemaakt naar het buitenland dan er netto was verdiend. Ook in de regeerperiode 2016 tot 2020 is er USD 387 miljoen meer overgemaakt naar het buitenland dan verdiend. Er is dus tussen 2011 en 2020 totaal 1,8 miljard USD te veel overgemaakt waarvan de tegenprestaties onzichtbaar zijn in de economie. In 2020 werd het saldo positief. Echter devalueerde de regering de koers naar SRD 21,40 voor een USD in 2021 en SRD 24,71 in 2022. Om het vervolgens samen met de CBvS /IMF(OMO)te laten stijgen naar SRD 38 in 2023. De inkomsten van de staat De inkomsten van de staat bestaat voornamelijk uit loonbelasting, dividend, winstbelasting en BTW. Bij normale overmakingen van USD’s via de CBvS krijgt de overheid SRD’s op haar rekening en blijven de USD’s op de rekening van de CBvS (deviezenreserve). Met die USD's zou de Bank haar taak moeten uitvoeren wat o.a. inhoud de waarde van de SRD verdedigen. Uit tabel 1 blijkt, dat in de periode 2010 tot 2023 er bijkans vier keer zoveel was geëxporteerd dan voor 2010 en de handelsbalans op 2015 na steeds positief was. Als de bevolking op 600.000 is gebleven en aangenomen mag worden dat zij niet veel meer heeft geconsumeerd, de Surinaamse productiebedrijven en multinationaals uit eigen middelen hun verplichtingen in het buitenland hebben betaald, kan de waarde van de SRD niet van SRD 2,70 naar SRD 36 dalen (1233%) voor een USD in dezelfde periode. Hoe kan de overheid vanaf 2014 dan geldtekorten hebben om haar lokale verplichtingen te voldoen? Dat zou alleen kunnen als de overheid geen SRD’s van de CBvS krijgt in ruil voor haar USD’s inkomsten, geen belastingen bij de lokale bedrijven en de multinationals int en te veel betaalt voor geleverde diensten. Om dat op te vangen heeft zij, volgens deskundigen, de koers van SRD 7,40 laten stijgen naar SRD 38 voor een USD. Overigens schreef de ASFA onlangs in haar Nieuwjaarsverklaring dat de overheid haar belastingen beter moet innen. In het jaarverslag 2020 van Staatsolie staat dat zij USD 135 miljoen aan dividend (25% aandelen) had ontvangen van Newmont en USD 132 miljoen voor de staat had overgemaakt. Teruggerekend, betekent dat USD 405 miljoen winst voor Newmont en USD 360 miljoen aan winstbelasting voor de overheid. Dat is een brutowinst van ruim USD 900 miljoen. Als aangenomen wordt dat IamGold ongeveer dezelfde omzet heeft gehad, betekend dat totaal 720 USD winstbelasting voor de overheid. Daaruit volgt ook dat de genoteerde 1,2 miljard USD-goudexport door de twee grote goudbedrijven door de CBvS in 2020 niet correct is, als zij samen een brutowinst van 1,8 miljard hebben. Ook voor 2019,2018 en 2017 geldt dat. De betalingsbalans van 2017 tot 2020 zijn dus ook niet correct. Met de USD 132 miljoen overmaking van Staatsolie, zou de staat USD 852 miljoen hebben ontvangen in 2020. De showcase Onlangs nog verklaarde de minister van Financiën dat hij niet van plan is de goed gekeurde ondersteuning van USD 7 miljoen op de rekening van SWM te storten, maar de aannemers rechtstreeks gaat uitbetalen die bij inschrijving opdrachten toegewezen krijgen. Daarmee bevestigt hij evenals de vele berichten in de media en de presidentiële commissies dat de verspilling en corruptie onverkort doorgaan. Als alle importen worden betaald met USD’s die worden gekocht bij de cambio’s en de banken, die afkomstig zijn van de kleine goud-, rijst-, vis- en de houtsector, is de vraag waar die USD 852 miljoen winstbelasting van IamGold, Newmont en Staatsolie zijn gebleven. Dat betekent dat van 2020 tot en met 2023 onder toeziend oog van het IMF ruim USD 3,4 miljard aan de economie is onttrokken. Met de USD 1,8 miljard van de periode 2010 tot 2020, is dat totaal USD 5,4 miljard. Uit het voorgaande blijkt dat het financieel beleid van regering Bouterse 1 en 2 van 2010 tot 2020 door regering Santokhi/Brunswijk wordt voorgezet. Is er nog sprake van een succesvol IMF-programma? Moeten andere landen dit als voorbeeld nemen? Kenneth Sukul Read the full article

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Crazy & Co. Food Trucks

Food Truck Hire Where Food And Style Meet Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other? Look no further than our one-of-a-kind catering service. Food truck hire lets you serve from a fabulously quirky unit. Bring an explosion of flavours right to your fingertips. With a passion for crafting mouth-watering delicacies and a commitment to exceptional taste, we invite you to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience. Ranging from our flagship Vintage French van, to a replica of the little yellow 3 wheeler used in Only Fools and Horses. Food trucks for hire add a touch of pizazz to your event, and definitely make it social media worthy. For promotional or corporate events we can work with you to provide a fully branded food truck for your requirements. Hire food trucks for your event.A custom built replica vintage Citroen HY van. Cool Gallic style which makes a great centrepiece for your event. From a gin or prosecco bar, to any of our dessert lines or mains catering options, this one adds a touch of French flair to your event. With a large fold up top panel, and two optional end panels, this one makes a great canvas for promotional events and is our most popular food truck. Giddyup Go Built on a vintage horse trailer, but designed to have a totally different look to most of the converted Rice horseboxes on the circuit in the UK. Capable of being used for any of our catering options. Including burger and chips, gin/prosecco and a multitude of desserts. Oh, and the name? Whilst arguing over what to call it we happened to be listening to a Country and Western station and a Red Sovine song came on, called, yup, Giddyup Go! Our Little Vintage Trike Not really food truck hire, but for smaller spaces or venues, the trike is a fabulous option. Obviously it isn't big enough to serve burger and chips, but if you want Pimms, ice cream, strawberries and cream or our other dessert options then this ticks all the boxes. The large freezer section and parasol provide plenty of space for branding options if you are running a promotional event. The eutectic plate means that many events can be covered without electricity needing to be supplied. Uncle Albert If you want the maximum attention at your event, then nothing beats 'Uncle Albert' our Reliant Regal Supervan Mk. III (No Del Boy never drove a Reliant Robin). This allows most of our dessert and beverage services to be provided, and can even be used for smaller events with burgers or dirty fries. The only slight drawback is that it doesn't lend itself to being custom branded, but the menu cards can, and you can always add a pop up banner or three. Go on don't be a plonker, you know it makes sense. Betsy Another of our quirky options designed for beverages, desserts or smaller mains serving. The roof flips up allowing the staff to cook and serve a selection of treats for your event. The body of the camper provides a perfect branding opportunity for sales and promotion. Do you really want a box burger van when you can have something that's actually fun. Le Petit Rouge Originally designed as a quirky little coffee van, now able to be used with most of our dessert offerings, Little Red is like a miniature version of our Citroen HY van. Gallic charm in spades, in a stunning red, this is an eye catching option for smaller events, or sales promotions. Food truck hire in miniature. Check Me Out.... John W. Sanders II Big boy's toys. (or gals, hey we are equal opportunities here). This one is designed for big events. A genuine U.S.A. fire truck. Big, beautiful and loud. (Two big air horns and a 127 decibel Federal Signals Q2B fire siren). When this hits the scene, it will have massive cooking facilities, designed for festivals or huge corporate events. If you need to hire a food truck, then this is the one. Download Our Food Truck Brochure Our newest offering, another converted horse trailer, this time fited out with high capacity Spanish churros equipment from J L Blanco, one of the leading manufacturers in Espana. This is perfect for when you need large numbers of guests serving with delivious traditional fried Spanish churros. Food trucks for hire are available for events throughout the U.K. and Europe. Including Scotland, London, The North East, The Midlands, Yorkshire and Lancashire, and are ideal for corporate events, weddings, parties, military functions, college balls, exhibitions and company fun days. Read the full article

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Collectif PMA 2023 : 13 sportifs de haut niveau soutenus par Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération

Samedi 16 septembre 2023, Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération (PMA) a présenté officiellement le collectif PMA 2023 et a remis à cette occasion les tenues officielles aux jeunes sportifs. Cette année, il regroupe 13 sportifs de haut niveau qui bénéficieront d’une aide de l’Agglomération afin de poursuivre leur projet sportif et professionnel tout en valorisant l’image du territoire. Cette année, PMA a affecté 26 500 € en soutien des athlètes du collectif. Deux enveloppes se distinguent parmi les jeunes athlètes : celle de Jade Maraval et celle d’Eva Lacheray qui sont susceptibles de participer aux Jeux Olympiques de Paris en 2024 ! "Depuis des années, l’Agglomération accompagne et encourage les jeunes dans la pratique sportive. Les membres du collectif PMA, des athlètes de haut niveau soutenus financièrement par l’Agglomération, sont les premiers ambassadeurs de cette politique du sport pour tous", souligne Charles Demouge, Président de Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération. Le collectif PMA a été créé en 2011 par l’Agglomération afin de promouvoir l’image sportive du Pays de Montbéliard et de faciliter les conditions d’entraînement des sportifs de haut niveau licenciés sur le territoire. Chaque athlète bénéficie d’une aide financière annuelle et d’une tenue aux couleurs de PMA. En contrepartie, il s’engage à participer à certains évènements organisés par l’Agglomération, arborer les couleurs du Pays de Montbéliard et à promouvoir Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération sur les réseaux sociaux. Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération affiche ainsi son soutien total aux sportifs et athlètes de haut niveau qui restent licenciés dans leur club d’origine, mais démontrent leur motivation et leur ambition, tant par les résultats de la saison écoulée que par les objectifs qu’ils se fixent. Les critères de sélection du collectif PMA Pour être retenus, les athlètes doivent répondre à 3 critères : être amateur (ne pas avoir de statut professionnel), être licencié dans un club du Pays de Montbéliard, être inscrit sur une des listes ministérielles espoir, collectif national ou haut niveau (relève, seniors ou élite). 13 athlètes sont membres du collectif PMA 2023 Marcus BURGER ; Age : 19 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : moto enduro ; Licencié au club : Team Enduro Franche-Comté de Dambelin ; Membre du collectif PMA depuis 2 ans ; Montant de subvention attribué : 2 000 €. En 2023, Marcus a participé au scratch enduro ligne Bourgogne-Franche-Comté où il termine premier. Il se place en 3ème position en catégorie Espoir endurosprint La Bresse puis en 2ème place du podium en catégorie Elite enduro Nouvelle Aquitaine. Cette année, il a également participé au championnat de France Cross-country en catégorie Espoir et a obtenu la 4ème position. Eva LACHERAY ; Age : 23 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie relève ; Discipline : escrime / elle fait partie de l’élite française du fleuret ; Licenciée au club : Les Lions de Montbéliard ; Membre du collectif PMA depuis 2015 ; Montant de subvention attribué : 7 500 €. En 2022, Eva décroche 2 titres de championne d’Europe à Talin en Estonie en catégorie moins de 23 ans, une médaille d’or en fleuret individuel et une médaille d’or en fleuret par équipe avec l’équipe de France. Jade MARAVAL ; Age : 22 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : athlétisme lancé de javelot ; Licenciée au club : FCSMO Athlétisme et fait partie de la section haut niveau du MBA (Montbéliard, Belfort, Athlétisme) ; Membre du collectif PMA depuis 4 ans ; Montant de subvention attribué : 5 000 €. En 2023, Jade est sacrée double championne de France Espoir, médaille de bronze aux championnats de France Elite 2023. Elle a été sélectionnée en équipe de France pour les championnats d’Europe U23. Son record personnel établi en 2023 au lancer est à 56m48. Elle fait partie des 15 meilleures performances françaises de tous les temps et 3ème des meilleures performances françaises de l’année. Noah VAMPA ; Age : 18 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : motocross et supercross ; Licencié au club : Moto Club Villars-sous-Ecot ; Membre du collectif PMA depuis 2 ans ; Montant de subvention attribué : 2 000 €. En 2022, Noah a participé au championnat de France 125 junior 24 MX Tour et se classe après sept épreuves à la 7ème place. Il réalise un top 4 de manche et un top 4 au classement général de l’épreuve de Gueugnon. En 2023, il a participé au championnat de France de Motocross MX Elite en cylindrée 250 cm3, composé de sept courses et termine 20ème de ce championnat. Il participe également au championnat de France de Supercross en catégorie 250. Après deux épreuves sur les sept que composent ce championnat, Noah est 13ème avec un top 10 à la dernière épreuve. Andréa VERMOT-GAUD ; Age : 16 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : ski nautique ; Licenciée au club : Ski Nautique Montbéliardais ; Membre du collectif PMA depuis 3 ans ; Montant de subvention attribué : 2 000 €. En 2022, Andréa a participé au championnat d’Europe en Grèce et a obtenu deux médailles d’argent par équipe. Aux championnats de France qui se sont déroulés sur le plan d’eau de Brognard le week-end des 27 et 28 août 2022, elle est sacrée triple championne de France de ski nautique dans les catégories figures, saut et combiné et elle se classe 3ème en slalom. En janvier 2023, elle a participé aux championnats du monde de ski nautique au Chili, elle termine 9ème en figure, 17ème en saut et 31ème en slalom. Par équipe, elle est 4ème au classement. Marine MERBITZ ; Age : 17 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : marche athlétique ; Licenciée au club : Montbéliard-Belfort Athlétisme ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. En 2023, Marine a été deux fois vice-championne de France en salle et sur piste. Elle a participé à un critérium national où elle a remporté une médaille de bronze. Elle a également été sélectionnée en Équipe de France Jeunes où elle est montée sur la 3ème marche junior du podium collectif de la Coupe d’Europe de marche athlétique. Elle a d’ailleurs le record de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté cadette femme en 23’26 sur 5000m marche piste. Mélitine MOREL ; Age : 13 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : ski nautique ; Licenciée au club : Ski Nautique Montbéliardais ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. En juillet 2022, Mélitine finit quadruple championne de France à Baurech. En 2023, après sept compétitions, elle se place 1ère sur la ranking Europe Afrique en slalom, 3ème en figures et 4ème en saut. En août 2023, au retour des championnats d’Europe à Sesena, elle termine championne d’Europe en figures. Elle a également participé à la coupe du Pays de Montbéliard 2023 du ski nautique où elle termine première sur le podium. Zakariya NOUI ; Age : 16 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : karaté ; Licencié au club : Bethoncourt Karaté ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. En 2022, Zakariya est champion de France cadet dans la catégorie -52kg et en mai 2023, il est vice-champion de France junior dans la catégorie -55kg. Mathéo BOURSILLON ; Age : 16 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie espoir ; Discipline : supermotard ; Licencié au club : Moto Club Villars-sous-Ecot ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. Les 25-26 mars dernier, Mathéo a participé au championnat de France Supermotard à Magny Cours et a terminé 6ème du chrono. Il a également participé au championnat de Belmont les 13 et 14 mai 2023 et s’est positionné 10ème sur le chrono, 8ème en manche 1, 12ème en manche 2 et 9ème en manche 3. Guillaume BAGOU ; Age : 19 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie relève ; Discipline : cyclocross ; Licencié au club : Centre Cycliste Etupes ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. Entre 2021 et 2022 Guillaume est vainqueur du classement général de la coupe de France cyclo-cross. Il est champion Auvergne Rhône Alpes du contre la montre par équipe et obtient la 2ème place du podium au championnat Auvergne Rhône Alpes. Enfin, il est vainqueur d’une coupe de France Route avec un chrono de 47 kilomètres. Romain DEBORD ; Age : 20 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie relève ; Discipline : cyclocross ; Licencié au club : Cross Team Legendre ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. En 2023, Romain a réalisé deux podiums en coupe de France de VTT junior. Il participe à Roc d’Azur événement mondial de VTT et se positionne 1er du podium. Il se place 5ème du classement en coupe de France Camors en cyclocross. Il participe au championnat de France de VTT espoir 1 et termine 12ème. Corentin LEQUET ; Age : 19 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie relève ; Discipline : cyclocross ; Licencié au club : Centre Cycliste Etupes ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. En 2022, Corentin participe à la Coupe de France Espoir Camor où il termine 10ème. Il participe au championnat international Radquer Steinmaur en Suisse et se place en 8ème position. En 2023, il participe au championnat de France Cyclo-cross Bagnole de l’Orne en Normandie et termine en 6ème position. Il se place en 35ème position au championnat du monde espoir à Hoogereide aux Pays Bas. Louis SPARFEL ; Age : 20 ans ; Statut ministériel : haut niveau - catégorie collectifs nationaux ; Discipline : cyclocross ; Licencié au club : Centre Cycliste Etupes ; Montant de subvention attribué : 1 000 €. En 2023, Louis participe au championnat de France Cyclocross U23 et termine 4ème. Il termine 17ème d’une manche de coupe du monde de cyclocross U23 du championnat de France route U23. Enfin, il finit 27ème du classement général du Tour Alsace UCI classe 2. Read the full article

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Holidays 7.25

Holidays

Act Like a Caveman Day

Antifascist Pasta Day (Italy)

Bayreuther Festspiele begins (Wagner festival; Germany) [thru 8.28]

Be Adamant About Something Day

Community Day (Galicia, Spain)

CTNNB1 Awareness Day

A Day Out of Time (Last Day of the Year; Mayan, Galactic)

Ebernoe Horn Fair (Sussex, UK)

Feed the Country Ducks Day

Festival of Picaresque Animality

Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day

International AfroLatinx, AfroCaribbean & Diaspora Women’s Day

International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners

International Red Show Day

International Sop Rapping Over Vocals Day

John Knill Day (Cornwall, UK) [Every 5 Years]

Jumatul Bidah (Bangladesh)

Jumat-ul-Wida (India)

Merry-Go-Round Day [also 5.17]

Mugwort Day (French Republic)

National African American Hepatitis C Action Day

National Campus Press Freedom Day (Philippines)

National Carousel Day

National Clay Day

National Day of Galicia (Spain)

National Hire a Veteran Day

National Houston Day

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day (UK)

National Video Game Team Day

Occupation Day (Puerto Rico)

Rain of Black Worms Day (Romania)

Red Shoe Day

Republic Day (Tunisia)

Rosiland Franklin Day

Santiago Apóstol (Spain)

Test-Tube Baby Day

Thread the Needle Day

Traditional Palestinian Dress Day

World Drowning Prevention Day (UN)

World Embryologist Day

World IVF Day

World Youth Days 2023 begins (Lisbon, Portugal; Roman Catholic; until 7.31) [Varies; @Every 3 Years]

Food & Drink Celebrations

Candles on a Cake Day

Culinarian’s Day

Frozen Fruit Freeze Day

Indie Beer Day (Australia)

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

National Wine and Cheese Day

4th Tuesday in July

Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day [4th Tuesday]

Independence Days

Abode of Heaven (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Andany (Declared; 2017; Dissolved Sep. 2018) [unrecognized]

Commonwealth Constitution Day (Puerto Rico)

Rathunis (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Anne (Eastern Christianity)

Christopher (Western Christianity)

Cucuphas (a.k.a. Cueufas, Cougat; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Formation of Saint Ann (Mother of the Virgin Mary; Byzantine Rite)

Furrinalia (Old Roman Goddess of Springs)

Glodesind (Christian; Saint)

Holbein (Positivist; Saint)

Hot Fudge Sundae Day (Pastafarian)

Ilyap'a Festival (Inca thunder god)

James the Great (Western Christianity)

John I Agnus (Christian; Saint)

Julian of Le Mans (Christian; Translation)

Magnerich of Trier (Christian; Saint)

Maxfield Parrish (Artology)

National Baha’i Day (Jamaica)

Nissen, Abbot of Mountgarret, Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Paul (Christian; Martyr)

Shylock Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Slippery Slim (Muppetism)

Thea and Valentina (Christian; Virgins)

Thomas Eakins (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Adventures of André & Wally B. (Pixar Cartoon; 1984)

Air Force One (Film; 1997)

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Film; 2008)

Armor Wars (Film; 2025)

Back in Black, by AC/DC (Album; 1980)

Batman: The Killing Joke (Animated Film; 2016)

Broken Quest (Animated tV Series; 2013)

Caddyshack (Film; 1980)

China Grove, by the Doobie Brothers (Song; 1973)

A Chorus Line (Broadway Musical; 1975)

Drinking Buddies (Film; 2013)

Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

Fame, by David Bowie (Song; 1975)

First Lensman, by E.E. "Doc" Smith (Novel; 1950) [Lensman #2]

Good Burger (Film; 1997)

Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man (Film; 1962)

Justice League: Warworld (WB Animated Film; 2023)

Kill ‘Em All, by Metallica (Album; 1983)

Lara Croft Tom Raider: The Cradle of Life (Film; 2003)

Last Train to Clarksville, recorded by The Monks (Song; 1966)

Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (WB Animated Film; 2017)

Lucy (Film; 2014)

Maximum Overdrive (Film; 1986)

Paul’s Boutique, by The Beastie Boys (Album; 1989)

Porky’s Spring Planting (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Ruby Sparks (Film; 2012)

Seabiscuit (Film; 2003)

Step Brothers (Film; 2008)

The Tree’s Knees (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

X-Files: I Want to Believe (Film; 2008)

Yes, by Yes (Album; 1969)

You Can’t Hurry Love, by The Supremes (Song; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Jakob, Jakobus, Thea, Thomas, Valentina (Austria)

Ana, Yana (Bulgaria)

Beata, Jakov, Krsto, Valentina (Croatia)

Jakub (Czech Republic)

Jacobus (Denmark)

Jaagup, Jaak, Jaako, Jaap, Jako, Jakob, Jass (Estonia)

Jaakko, Jaakob, Jaakoppi, Jimi (Finland)

Jacques, Valentine (France)

Jakob, Valentine (Germany)

Anna (Greece)

Jakab, Kristóf (Hungary)

Cristoforo, Giacomo (Italy)

Jēkabs, Marika (Latvia)

Aušrinė, Jokūbas, Kristupas (Lithuania)

Jack, Jakob, Jim (Norway)

Jakub, Krzysztof, Nieznamir, Sławosz, Walentyna (Poland)

Jakub (Slovakia)

Jaime, Santiago (Spain)

Jakob (Sweden)

Jac, Jack, Jacki, Jackie, Jackson, Jacky, Jacques, Jimmie (Universal)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 206 of 2024; 159 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 30 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 16 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 8 (Jia-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 7 Av 5783

Islamic: 7 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 26 Lux; Fiveday [26 of 30]

Julian: 12 July 2023

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 10 Dante (8th Month) [Holbein]

Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 35 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 4 of 31)

#Holidays

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