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A Mango Affair……………….
Tags: Summer, Lifestyle, Foodies, Fruits, Food

Mangoes. Who doesn’t love them ??

I kind of have an affair with Mangoes. Yes, I agree today or rather every beginning of summer. Even after getting married, this affair continues, I admit.

Although it is quite April and summer is here, it is only going to be in May when the much anticipated Devgarh Alphonso Mangoes will reach my home. Hoping the lockdown scene ends by then.

My affair goes back to the time when I was very young. The time when I waited eagerly each year for the summer holidays to begin not for a vacation, but when will I get on to my mango staple diet.

For my mother, in those summer days and also today, lunch and dinner is just a Mango and Poli(chapati). By default, it has also become mine now, and that’s how love became more reliable over the years.

For some, it might be just a fruit, but I disagree, it’s much more. It’s more like memories and emotions. Memories of how we ate Mangoes for nearly two months with no sense of calories back then. A memory of how mom made all the possible recipes with mangoes such as Moramba( Mango jam), pickle, barfi, etc. She not only made some delicious recipes but also made sure she stored the fruit in the form of pulp so that it can be relished throughout the year.

Mangoes fit in breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! You can eat the fruit on its own or blend it into a smoothie. Mangoes can be incorporated into your bakery items as well, popularly mango pancakes and cupcakes, or mango bread pudding.

We in India include the fruit into our cooking as well in the form of chutneys, curries, and side dishes.

Apart from its distinct flavor, multi-benefits that mangoes provide make it a ‘must-have’ during summer seasons. Available in many varieties from the Alphonso to the totapuri to the Payari, mangoes, in all its types, and dishes not only provide a much-needed respite from the heat prevalent outside but provides flavor with nutrients to keep both soul and body healthy.

While growing up in Pune, I was raised to believe that the mango was the king of all fruits. In my house, Payari was given a higher preference than Alphonso; there is when my actual confusion started. Back then, as a child, it was tough to understand why people debate over different varieties of mangoes. As I grew old, I realized that Payari had the actual sweetness of the fruit, and Alphonso was just an ‘HYPE.’

After moving to Mumbai, my life was never the same again.

My love for Payari’ was lost as this city is complete ‘AWE’ with Alphonso. It is difficult to explain what makes the Alphonso so unique to a “seasoned” Payari snob.

Later realized ‘AAM TO AAM HI HOTA HAI’

It is omnipresent — in ice creams, shakes, cakes, etc. It didn’t matter whether you were in Mumbai, it is impossible to keep yourself removed from the celebration of the fruit in all its joyful and flavourful glory.
How to make Sitaphal Basundi at Home
By: Shivani Paturkar
Tags: Blog, Recipe, Foodies, Blogger, Food

Where do I begin from, to tell a story of our fondness for sweet dishes? When I think of it, it fills my heart with many things. I remember my mom and now me quickly rustling up to make sweets during festivals or on the sudden arrival of guests.

I’m sure you as a reader must also be having few cherished memories of secretly stealing the ladoos from the jar or barfi being pushed into your mouth by your grandmother.

From hot Gajar ka halwa and moong dal ka halwa across winters to milk recipes like kheer, basundi and shrikhand, every season brings its flavors to the table.

Today, in this blog, we will be discussing a very familiar sweet dish “Basundi,” which you can make at home very quickly. This unique recipe is high on calories and proteins and is, of course, unresistible.

Let’s take a look at the ingredients below

How to make

Take 1-liter of full cream milk into a saucepan and turn on the flame.

(you can take buffalo milk)

Note* Take a wide saucepan the milk can boil easily and fast

Now bring the milk to the boil

Once the milk is boiled, slow down the flame and let it boil on low flame

Note* We have to reduce the quantity from 1 liter to half liter

Keep stirring the milk often so that it does not get burnt from the bottom

Since we have taken full cream milk, scrape the cream from the sides of the pan and mix it again in the milk

The entire process should take around 25–30 minutes.

Once the milk starts to get slightly thicker, add 200gms of milkmaid,

(Do not add the milkmaid all together, add little, then taste it, if required add more)

Let it boil for another 10–15 minutes and turn off the gas

Add 1tea spoon of Cardamom powder and stir it well

Now let the mixture cool down completely

Once the mixture is cool down keep it the fridge

Add the Custard apple pulp 15 minutes before serving

(Do not add the custard apple pulp before as there are chances that milk might get torn and ruin your recipe)

So try this yummy recipe at home and don’t forget to snap and tag@rasooigharr on Instagram.
Here’s Japan’s best homemade udon server!
By: Travel Center
Tags: Travelblog, Japan, Cheapflights To Japan, Travellers, Foodies

Udon has been lodged into almost everyone’s life in Japan, it’s up there with some of the most traditional food the country’s inhabitants’ treasure. Over the years, countless restaurants and grocery shops in Japan have made their own version of the beloved meal but none of them are as good as the Matsuka family’s servings.

For more than a decade, the Matsuka family has taken it upon themselves to provide local grocers and other suppliers the best produce of homemade udon. What began 13 years ago with this very intention soon turned into meeting the needs of a flurry of customer demand. After building up a notable amount of reputation from making udon, the family was soon subjected to being asked whether they could serve some of the noodles on the spot since the taste and flavour of the noodles were sensibly more flavourful if it is boiled right after it’s been rolled and cut.

Soon, word spread fast and currently, the factory sells freshly prepared Udon directly to the public from 06.00 to 7.00am, so you would have to get there incredibly early if you want to beat the queue. Word of advice, don’t underestimate the number of people who have an insatiable appetite for udon, because the factory serves about 100 people per day and even more on weekends (up to 200). Clearly, it’s worth the travel if there’s a queue of 200 people at six in the morning.

If you’re wondering why udon is so popular in Japan, then the answer to that would probably be because of the widespread belief of locals that the udon warms you, sticks with you and gives you the power to face the day ahead. As of right now, the Matsuka family serve noodles and other condiments in a specified area of the factory that serves like a buffet, the ‘buffet’ place also has a handwritten sign that encourages people to take as much as they want. Giving consumers the best value for the food they eat than anywhere else.

If you would like to see what else Japan has to offer first-hand, then don’t hesitate to check out the range of Travel Center’s deals. We offer deals that range from a flexible price point so that there’s something for everybody! Get in contact with our travel agents and start planning your holiday with us now.

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Meyer Lemon, Mushroom Celery and Spinach Salad
By: Plans Vegan
Tags: Glutenfree, Dinner, Foodie, Food, Foodporn

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings

Meyer lemons are thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange, so you can imagine how unique they taste. In fact, the flavor is so distinctive it offers the perfect base for this salad full of vegetables. One bite and you’ll be a lifelong meyer lemon fan.

½ lb (225 g) white button mushrooms, thinly sliced

2 large ribs celery, thinly sliced crosswise

4 cups (950 ml) baby spinach, lightly packed

1 Meyer lemon, zested and juiced

1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) each sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp (15 ml) Pecorino Romano or Asiago, freshly grated

To a large bowl, add mushrooms, celery and spinach. In a small bowl, whisk together Meyer lemon zest and juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. Pour over salad, add Pecorino Romano or Asiago and toss to combine.

MAKE IT VEGAN!

Simply leave out the cheese or replace it with nutritional yeast.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER SERVING:

Calories: 35 | Calories from Fat: 19 | Protein: 2 g | Carbs: 3 g | Total Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sodium: 48 mg | Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
Indore street food | Indori food | Top 5 Indore famous Restaurant
Tags: Foodies, Food, Street Food

Indore street food | Indori food | Top 5 Indore famous Restaurant Bangarshubham Jul 22·1 min read

Tinku’s Cafe I am writing now Tinku’s Cafe and the popular shop in Indore. The Start journey in 2006 and 13 years completed. The Owner is Hemant Kaul and started a small shop. he is a hardworking person. Today is a total of six Branch of tinku’s cafe. tinkus is a very popular food chain in indore and specialist in sandwich and Coffee. This place is couple. friends zone can party enjoy. The ambiance at Tinku’s is nice. It has a total of 6 outlets. Which are situated at- City center, Old Palasia, Vijay Nagar, Bhawar Kuha and Anand Bazar,78 nagar. every outlet very famous. and every outlets in very crowded and every festival more crowded. Famous Food: Tinkus cafe is very variety items. This place up for you a great variety of Coffee, sandwich, pizz and juices, Ice Cream, every type of sandwich etc. 1} Mexican Sandwich & Brownie Shake 2} Masala Chesse Sandwich: Service : It is a self-service system, here, at Tinku’s, where you order at th
SMOKED TOFU FARFALLE CASSEROLE
By: Plans Vegan
Tags: Dinner, Food, Foodie

Here’s a new twist on Mom’s beloved tuna noodle casserole. We lightened the cream sauce, added lots of veggies, and replaced the tuna with smoked tofu, which adds richness and depth to the flavor.



YIELD: SERVES 6



4 tsp. olive oil1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)1½ cups frozen baby peas3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)2½ tsp. minced fresh thyme8 oz. farfalle pasta (bows)1¾ cups low-fat milk3 Tbs. all-purpose flour3 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about ¾ cup)6 oz. smoked tofu, diced3 Tbs. Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs



Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tsp. oil in 6-qt. Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, garlic, and thyme, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes more. Transfer to bowl and set aside.Wipe out Dutch oven; fill with water, and bring to a boil. Add pasta, and cook about 4 minutes, or until just al dente. Drain and transfer to clean bowl. Drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil, and toss to coat. Return Dutch oven to stove.Heat 1½ cups milk in Dutch oven over medium heat until almost simmering. Whisk together remaining ¼ cup milk with flour in small bowl, then whisk into hot milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, bell pepper mixture, and tofu, and stir to combine.Mix breadcrumbs with remaining 1 tsp. oil in small bowl; sprinkle over casserole.
NEW SUMMER SEASONAL UDON BOWLS AT TAMOYA UDON
By: Chia Nicholas
Tags: Udon, Food And Drink, Foodies, Japanese Food, Food

Tamoya Udon

Tamoya Udon is known for its silky udon handmade fresh daily with ingredients imported from Japan. Believing in delivering good quality and authentic Sanuki udon, the dishes have no added preservatives. Nestled in the corner of Liang Court, the fast-casual dining concept is a hit with diners for its affordable nett prices and great value, offering a wholesome meal satisfaction.

Always keeping it fresh with exciting new flavours, Asia’s top udon chain Tamoya Udon is launching new seasonal dishes — Black Garlic Tonkotsu Udon and Tonjiru Onsen Udon this coming Summer!🍜🍜

Their signature Udon noodles are so springy and yummy!

I can’t stop myself HAHAHA

Black Garlic Tonkotsu Udon ($10.80)

The udon noodles are in a rich and fragrant garlic tonkotsu soup with the noodles easily absorb the flavours of the broth, to increase the umami experience of the meal.

Tonjiru Onsen Udon ($10.20)

Japanese comfort food at its best with umami-rich house-made Red Miso Soup that is comforting and hearty, swimming with thick, chewy udon noodles, cubes of radish, carrots & mushrooms, thinly sliced pork and a poached egg in the middle.

These Hearty Bowls of udon will surely bring a comforting warmth to your tummy. You can also substitute the udon noodles with ramen too!

Thanks to @brandcellar for inviting me to try out @tamoyasg new Summer seasonal dishes! Absolutely love the slurp-worthy noodles. 😍😋

Address: 177 River Valley Road, #01–32, Liang Court 1F, 179030

Opening Hours: 11am — 9.30pm
XING FU TANG 幸福堂 — FIRST OUTLET IN SINGAPORE
By: Chia Nicholas
Tags: Singapore Food, Food And Drink, Foodies, Food And Beverage, Food

幸福堂 from Taiwan is opening their first outlet at Century Square in Singapore. Fyi, Century Square is located at Tampines and a stone throw away from the MRT Station. It seems like Singapore is becoming a congregation for Bubble Tea. Grab yours early as they’re having a pop-up booth at Takashimaya basement from 30th May to 16th June. We tried the Signature Brown Sugar boba milk and Damascus Rose with Lemons.

幸福堂’s pearl is stir-fried with brown sugar on the spot and that imparts the smokiness and strong caramelized flavour. The signature brown sugar drinks come with stripes that are made with lashings of brown sugar around the cup. The milk and cream are then added with the finishing touch of torching of brown sugar atop the milk. We were instructed to shake the cup 18 times. This ensures the drink is thoroughly mixed. Love the soft chewy pearls too. 😍

Damascus Rose with Lemons is apparently a new drink and the lemons are assembled inside the cup to make a rose shape. The intense sunset orange drink is refreshing and not too sour. The perfect drink to beat the constant Singapore summer weather.
The day I went out for a walk and ended up having the best gelato of Sofia (and probably of the entire Bulgaria)
By: Andrea Kayumi
Tags: Ice Cream, Gelato, Foodies, Bulgaria, Coffee Shop

The day I went out for a walk and ended up having the best gelato of Sofia (and probably of the entire Bulgaria) Andrea Kayumi Aug 20, 2020·2 min read

Among the many places I have visited recently Gelato Fabbrica is by far the one that matched best my standards when I look for a product of quality, niche and origin.

I noticed from the start that all staff are in reality experts in handcrafted gelato hence their knowledge in the whole chain of this specific market. Moreover, they are patient enough to understand the customer’s expectations and deliver it the best way possible.

I had tasted two different flavours and although I am not able to write their names in Bulgarian here, the experience itself got stuck in my mind. I remember one being lemon and the other which had a grayish aspect was a secret recipe of the chef artisan. The last one was particularly delicious starting from its color playing a trick to the eyes.

All in all I got extremely satisfied with the whole experience. It felt pretty good to spend money in a place that only shops ingredients from local small producers, do not use any industrialized products and make their gelatos in small quantities on a daily basis to ensure its freshness.

If ever in Sofia I highly recommend you to visit Gelato Fabbrica, it is a little far from the main touristic areas but once you take a detour from those places you get access to the best things this city has to offer.

Gelato Fabbrica is located on bul. “Todor Alexandrov” 17, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgária

For more information please check out their website: https://www.gelatofabbrica.com/bg/
How to make dhokla at home
Tags: Recipe, Foodies, Home, Cooking, Food

Dhokla recipe How to make dhokla at home

Gujarati food is famous for using very simple ingredients but the outcome is really colorful, healthy and tasty. Dhokla is one of them it is made with simple ingredients that are easily available. Star ingredient of the dish is gram flour . Dhokla has the sweetness of sugar, acidity of lemon and heat of chilies . It is steamed and soaked in syrup.

Ingredients For dhokla Mix

2 cups gram flour

1 cup water

1tsp salt

1tbsp sugar

1tbsp turmeric powder

1tbsp Eno powder

For syrup

4 green chilies

Fresh curry leafs

Fresh coriander

Half lemon

1tbsp mustard

2tbsp sugar (add according to taste)

1tbsp salt

Chopped coriander

Grated coconut

For cooking

Make this setup at home . The baking tray should be kept in the middle on the stand and lid should be closed for 15mins .

Method Step 1 dhokla mix

Take 2 cups of gram flour in a bowel

Add 1tsp salt, 1tbsp sugar and 1tbsp sugar , mix it well

Gradually add water to it and mix well till it has a creamy consistency ( not too runny)

Now add 1tbsp of Eno powder to it give it a stir and leave it for minute (the mix will become light and fluffy) .

Put the mix in a greased baking tray

Keep the baking dish a the centre of the steaming setup shown above and cover it with lid

Cook for 15 minutes in medium flame

Step 2 syrup

Heat oil in a pan.

Add 1tbsp mustard (let the seeds crackle), 4 green chilies and curry leafs.

Add 1cup of water to it.

Now add 2tbsp sugar, 1tbsp salt and squeeze half lemon to it and give it a boil

Turn off the gas and allow it to cool

Step 3

Now everything is ready final step is soaking the dhokla in syrup. Cut the dhokla sponge into square pieces and Slowly pour the syrup over the dhokla sponge with the help of a spoon and let it rest. Sprinkle chopped coriander and grated coconut , dhokla is ready to serve. . Happy cooking.
4 Foods That are Rich in Energy
By: Anna Smith
Tags: Energy, Energy Healing, Foodies, Energy Efficiency, Food

Due to the massive workload, some people may feel tired. It may be due to a lack of energy. Lack of energy can cause health problems. It can also reduce productivity.

Your energy levels depend on the diet that you eat and your physical activity. If your physical activity is less, you may consume less energy. If your diet is poor, you may have fewer energy levels. Consuming foods that are rich in nutrients such as bone broth can boost your energy levels.

By consuming healthy and nutrients rich foods, you can maintain your energy levels.

In this article, we will discuss some foods that are rich in nutrients and can boost your energy levels.

Coffee:

Coffee is consumed as a morning beverage normally. It boosts your energy levels and can give your day a push start. A Protein coffee stick is getting popularity in the United States of America and some other countries as well.

Coffee contains caffeine that quickly passes to your brain and boosts your productivity. Calories in coffee are low but its stimulatory effects can keep you active and alert.

Bananas:

Banana is great food. It is very soft to eat and easy to digest. It is a great source of energy. Bananas contain various nutrients and vitamins including potassium and vitamin B6. They are also a great source of complex carbs to boost energy levels.

Fatty Fish:

Seafood is a great source of protein, fatty acids, iodine, and B vitamins. Fatty fish like tuna and salmon are the best choices to boost energy levels.

Fatty fish can reduce the risk of inflammation and fatigue as it contains omega-3 fatty acids.

Brown Rice:

Brown rice is very popular. Especially in Asian countries. Brown rice is more nutritious and beneficial than white rice. Brown rice contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, and some other nutrients.

Brown rice regulate blood sugar levels and keep you active throughout the day by promoting steady energy levels.

Conclusion:

There are various nutrients rich foods that can keep your energy levels boosted. Consume these foods for a healthy mind and body.
God is not mocked for whatsoever a man soweth he shall also reap…
Tags: Vaccine, Covid, Vindication, Delta

God is not mocked for whatsoever a man soweth he shall also reap… Nomidzi Jul 22·2 min read

My Name is DELTA; COVID is leaving…

This channeled message is meant to be seen.

I came for the descendants of slave-owners who refuse to re-write their wrongs..They tried to make it even in race, killing the descendants of slaves, blowing up their lungs trying to blame it on Covid, “An evil for evil song.” I know this seems strange a virus channeled through a person but I am taken for granted even in the spiritual realm, where curses are reversed. I am a pen of the most high and laughed at your vaccine; Trust, if Yahuah wanted to cure for sure, Thy will be done. I am King. But they will be done that racism still exist, homosexuality is rampant and children are still coming up missing.

Have you not learned to correct your paths; I am the challenge in the change that you are trying to see through your vaccine. Only if I allow will you ever figure me out until then I will keep spreading until the creator see’s fit.

Have you no shame that I had to have come, to rectify a wrong that you could have done on your own. Trust me this writer is protected. She has every form of immunity from the quick aggression. Just when they think they have figured me out, I will multiply in eight different directions. Many will not be affected but most will die; Those of the descendants of slaves who refuse to rectify.

Until then, this is all I have to say. Trust and believe; The highest heaven is answering prayers. There is war up here but it will not pierce to the throne. Evil has never been that powerful, that battle is already won. By the way Covid was man-made..That is all I have to say. I am Delta 2022 and I will leave when I say. Until then re-write your wrongs, believe in the one true God although many have come.

I am Delta and I correct wrongs; Shall I knock on your door and bring death along. Accept my challenge to re-write your wrongs. I have wings that are purple with golden trim, I have a face unrecognizable to the everyday man; Death is in my pocket and under my command. I sing a song of victory that no one can understand. All has come and all shall go. The writer of this message is under my control. I am Delta, here I come. If you think Covid was something. I am about to prove you wrong; Don’t blame God or curse the son;

It was you that unleashed me, now you must dance to this song.
Grocery stores and grief
By: Melati Nungsari
Tags: Grief, Covid, Pandemic, Parenting, Malaysia

I hardly leave my bubble anymore, but today I left my house and went to the grocery store. I used to love going to the grocery store. My son did, too. “Can you take me to that place with all the things,” he asked me recently. “I like that place. Maybe when Covid is gone?” When will Covid be gone, I thought in reply. There used to be a nice little restaurant next to our grocery store. They sold really good curry puffs — big, generous with filling, reasonably priced. My son loved their pasta. We’d go there after work and eat dinner. The staff knew our orders by heart.

Not my picture. From Google Search — Creative Commons License.

That restaurant has since gone out of business. It’s been replaced with a bakery. I hope the bakery makes it.

Today, the kind lady at the checkout counter at the grocery store pointed out to me that I was sweating under two face masks and a face shield. I know, I said, looking at her through the misty face shield. It’s so hot. The AC is too low, she said, it’s always too hot here. But it’s worse with the face masks and shields.

She then asked me how old my baby was.

“Baby mungkin dah 1 tahun sekarang? Tak ingat. Ingat abangnya saja, cakap banyak. Comel. Kesian budak-budak sekarang, tak boleh keluar rumah.”

The baby is almost a year and a half. Abang is almost 7, I said, sadly. And yes, memang kesian.

I went back to my car, took my face shield off, took my face masks off. Sanitized my hands. Then I paused for a long time.

That short interaction — of having “strangers” who aren’t really strangers because they used to be a part of your routine, and you theirs, made me so deeply mournful. She remembers him, the little boy running around the aisles of the store, yelling about how he wants ice cream at the checkout counter. The little boy, with no mask, running around, touching things, putting his hands to his face, mouth, eyes, simply EXISTING in public. The little boy that can probably never return to that world.

She remembers him. I wish we lived in a world where he remembers her, too.

But we don’t.
Day 8 of COVID-19
By: Sp Vijay
Tags: Covid, Covid Stories, Maskshelp

Day 8 of COVID-19

It all started with participation in a family event where all the masks were off and social distancing was non existent. We as a family were very cautious since March and had barely stepped out. Strangely, this time we threw caution to the wind. We probably wanted to feel one amongst the crowd. We probably didn’t want to be the odd one out!! Hindsight, that was a blunder.

Within 3 days, me and my wife Veena were diagnosed as CORAD 4 in CT scan. We are now in a Covid hospital in Hubli and two day’s ago the RT-PCR test was also positive. This time even the kids were tested and their results are positive too.

Thanks to the doctors, staff and all then medical care, it has been a good recovery. Especially The last 36 hours have been much better. Before that the splitting headache and fever with high temperatures was unexplainably bad. Pray to God that no one should get effected.

We brought it up onto ourselves by lowering the guard on masks specially in crowded places.

Dear friends, masks help and please please see one for your own safety. If you choose to ignore then you can check with me on how painful it gets, how much time money and effort, mental trauma it costs to get even a test done.

Stay safe and put the masks on whenever you step out.

Good Luck rather Good Mask.
India sees 4,187 deaths, highest in a day, 4.01 lakh new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
By: Jethalal Thug Life Seconds Jethalal Thug Life
Tags: Covid 19, Covid 19 Crisis, Covid

Meanwhile, at over 4.01 lakh, the daily infections, however, registered a dip from the last two days when the country recorded over 4.10 lakh cases.

Updated: Sat, 08 May 2021 10:04 AM IST

New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: Registering its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 deaths, India, during the last 24 hours recorded nearly 4,200 fatalities to take the overall death toll in the country near another grim milestone of 2.40 lakh. Meanwhile, at over 4.01 lakh, the daily infections, however, registered a dip from the last two days when the country recorded over 4.10 lakh cases.

As per the Union Health Ministry’s data on Saturday morning, India registered a total of 4,01,078 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours which took the total caseload in the country to 2,18,92,676, while 4,187 fatalities due to the deadly pathogen took the overall death toll in the country to 2,38,270.

Meanwhile, the total discharges in the country also reached 1,79,30,960 after 3,18,609 people were discharged from the hospitals after recovering from the

more detail to visit https://latest10top10.blogspot.com/2021/05/4187-24-401-covid-19.html
EnergySensing — 9 May 2021
By: Rukmini Iyer
Tags: Consciousness, Covid, Energy Sensing, Rukmini Iyer, Ego

#EnergySensing

The storm is here. This post from a month ago comes in as a reinforcement now. The dance between Eros and Thanatos continues, and will do so for at least another few weeks, till we work on ourselves.

The urgency of unplugging from ego-centricity and plugging into our collective identity (including all life forms, starting with the planet) cannot be emphasized enough. What we are going through is a portal, either out of the current form (Thanatos — death), or into another way of being (Eros — life). The choice is ours.

Here are somethings to work on, if we wish to consciously engage with the current energies:

Take a long hard look into the mirror. Are you really being what life needs you to be? This is not the same as what your ego needs you to be.

Question and shake off beliefs and opinions that lead you (“I am being practical”, “I do this for the sake of family”, “What choice do I have?” etc.). We need to govern our beliefs and opinions, not the other way round.

How can you be free of yourself? Reflect.

None of these are easy, given how we are educated and conditioned to nurture our egos. Having said that, it cannot be simpler. Incredulous as it may sound, life is giving us the most benign path through Covid. We need to learn to see that.

Even as it is extremely challenging, know that now is not the time to postpone this work. Take a step and life will meet you mid-way.

#RukminiIyer
Need a mood lightener?
By: Rob Dalton
Tags: Blue Green Algae, Climate, Covid, Rob Dalton, Mood Lightener

I guess I’ll not mention the fact that animal populations have declined 60% in our lifetimes, or that the Greenland ice sheet has melted past the point of no return. I won’t tell you coral reefs are nearing permanent collapse, or that the west coast is charred and we’ve run out of names for hurricanes and if that and covid doesn’t kill you, hunger will. I won’t even begin to get into rampant racial injustice and the death of a bulwark against rigged courts. I won’t point to the dumpster fire president.

Instead I’ll point out your window and whisper look at that beautiful tree, the way it stands there, miraculously making sugar out of thin air, transforming CO2 into oxygen…

Photo by Jan Huber on Unsplash

I’ll remind you that you are loved, which is not something everyone can say.

I’ll suggest that we lean on old Epictetus, who said, “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.”

Do this with me: take a deep breath from the bottom of your feet all the way up through the top of your head — fill up like a balloon and hold it, that sweet oxygen… hold it… now let it go in a rush until you are empty as a laundry sack. do that three times… I’ll wait…

Now remember that the oxygen that gives us life killed off almost everything, 2.5 billion years ago, when blue-green algae pumped out enough corrosive oxygen to cause the greatest climate disaster in history: the Huronian Glaciation. That slimy gunk grew into vast microbial mats that removed the methane from earth’s atmosphere, slowly destroying nearly all of the other, non-oxygen-using life forms.

So thank you, ancient slime mats, for making the world habitable for us humans, slumped over our laptops, sipping tea. Without all that blue-green algae you’d have never had your first kiss. Never heard Yo-Yo Ma play the cello. Never laughed until your stomach muscles seized.

And perhaps one day, eons hence, the life forms that evolve from the Anthropocene will thank us, as we thank the slime mats, for transforming the earth’s atmosphere and for providing a plastic substrate and silicon nudge to manufacture whatever is next.

So: nothing to worry about! We’re just a link in the causal chain of all existence, and like any organism that gobbles up all its resources and shits where it eats, we will vanish and the universe will continue hurtling toward its inevitable heat death, or whatever. And as hard as we try to ruin everything, we ain’t shit compared to those slimy algae patches that single-handedly destroyed, and then remade the world.
Students in Manchester could face a curfew if they breach COVID rules
By: Manchester News
Tags: Fallowfield, Coronavirus, Covid

The University of Manchester is getting tough on students breaching the coronavirus restrictions.



They’ll be issuing stiff penalties for anyone breaking the rules.



They’re giving “active consideration” to reports of social distancing measures not being followed at the Fallowfield hall.



Of the nearly 8,000 of the 40,000 university students living in the 19 halls, 7 are in Fallowfield.



The COVID restrictions in Manchester mean that you can’t mix with anyone outside of your household or support bubble.



The institution sent email to students recently.



They say that police dealt with “significant breaches” over the weekend, issuing some fixed penalty notices.



“If students do not comply, they will face disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion, and we will not hesitate to involve the police.”



A university spokesman says they need to respect social distancing rules to stay safe.



The National Union of Students (NUS) recently weighed in on the situation with a statement



It says all universities have “procedures in place to deal with misconduct and these are appropriate to be able to deal with any rule breaches”.



The number of deaths due to COVID in Greater Manchester is now over 2,200. (JSL)
Coronavirus: Sweden beating coronavirus with Herd Immunity, Experts claim
By: Jha Ranjan
Tags: Coronavirus, Corona, Covid

Sweden beating coronavirus without lockdown?

Evidence is gradually mounting to prove that Sweden is defeating coronavirus for once and for all without enforcing any mandatory lockdown. Sweden rather moved forward with the target of achieving “Herd Immunity” and is closer to achieving it, experts and researchers claim.



Sweden’s coronavirus infection rate has surprisingly remained low after initial high rates compared to other European nations whether the second wave of coronavirus is resurging. Leading experts claim that the policy of refusing to shut the country down helped build “herd immunity” — and prevent a second wave in Sweden. This strategy seems to have worked for Sweden well.



Sweden’s coronavirus infection rate is 28 per 1,00,000 peoples from the month of March and has relatively remained low throughout the last six months. Meanwhile, Britain’s infection rate has climbed up to 69 per 1,00,000 peoples with the latest surge in coronavirus infection. Britain is mulling to enforce lockdown again. Similarly, the infection rate in France is seven times higher than Sweden and in Spain, infection rates are Ten times higher than Sweden.



Kim Sneppen, professor of biocomplexity at Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, told the Politiken newspaper: “There is some evidence that the Swedes have built up a degree of immunity to the virus which, along with what else they are doing to stop the spread, is enough to control the disease.”



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An Unscientific Timeline of the Plague
By: Arjun Basu
Tags: White Claw, Summer, Covid, List, Time

Work.

Write.

Puzzles. Buy puzzles. Trade puzzles. Talk about puzzles.

Birds.

Local masks? We’ll take 6 please.

It’s Friday?

Hoard stuff that will be available again in a few weeks.

Exercise.

Fuck work.

Tiger King

Admittedly, it made me feel dirty

Bidet.

I love my Pax.

Cakes and muffins.

Read.

White Claw. Oh no.

Write.

Fuck puzzles.

It’s Monday?

Purchase squirrel-proof bird feeder.

Think about a new patio in the backyard.

Fuck exercise.

Learn about local businesses going online.

Get organic vegetables delivered.

Write.

Get seafood delivered.

Fuck the news.

“I’m going for a walk.”

I love my Pax.

Extoll the virtues of your bidet. Like really extoll.

It’s Wednesday?

New patio in the backyard.

Finished deck. A day old (or so). Before landscaping. If you squint you can see the birdfeeder back-left

Herbs.

“Shit, I forgot my mask.”

(half way through movie on Netflix/Prime/etc) “I’m pretty sure we saw this, like, last week.”

Lots of local gin. And more White Claw.

Find new app for local stuff.

We went to the museum! We’re adults. (It felt crowded, didn’t it?)

Fuck the birdfeeder because fuck squirrels.

Drive to country and jump in water for two weeks.

(I’m never going to bake. Luckily, my wife bakes and didn’t need a plague to start.)

I make a galette and that’s a start.

Fuck baking.

It’s August?

Why are there so many assholes?

Fuck social media.

I love my Pax.

RIP all the TV series that I had to stop streaming because they sucked just a bit too much.

Did I read that book already? I’m pretty sure I read that book.

More bourbon. Less gin. Almost zero White Claw (almost).

Idles are the best band in the world.

Q: “What kind of beer have you been drinking during Covid?”

A: “I ordered more White Claw.”

My Evernote Food Notebook has over 1,400 recipes.

Raised by Wolves

Want to be truly popular? Perform Mother’s scream. More than once.

Fuck this shit.

OK, this made me giggle.
Why we started Abacus
By: Abacus Card
Tags: Parents, Financial Literacy, Saving Money, Kids, Finance

Most of us weren’t taught how to use, think, or talk about money.

And when you’re not exposed to money as a kid it’s awfully hard to manage it as an adult. When we don’t have practice using money and we’re suddenly forced to navigate credit cards, student loans, bills, and taxes it’s not only overwhelming, it’s dangerous.

There’s a saying, “it’s easy to get into debt and hard to get out of it”, and unfortunately most of us know that’s true from experience.

The lack of financial literacy in our society is a problem and it’s contributing to the mounting debt levels and decreased savings rates. There’s a lot of tools, services, and apps that have been created to try and help us correct our bad habits. There are all kinds of coaches, advisors, podcasts, blogs, and books that can help you improve your relationship with money.

We think that’s great -we even started building our own budgeting app a few years ago that some of you might remember, Spendwell-but we thought rather than create something else that corrects bad habits late, what if we built something that helps kids build good habits early? What if we could help our kids avoid the mistakes we made?

Enter Abacus.

We’re committed to teaching kids good financial habits early because we believe that the habits we learn as kids lay the foundation for good money management as adults.

We believe that good money management comes with practice and that the earlier you start practicing, the better. When you start learning about anything, including money, you’re going to make mistakes. Wouldn’t it be better to start making those mistakes young, with a small amount of money, when the stakes are low?

This is the whole idea behind allowances-start giving your kids a little bit of money so that they learn how to live within their means before they’re faced with the financial responsibilities of adulthood. The problem with allowances and using frameworks like the jar system to teach kids about the power of saving and planned spending is that they’re getting increasingly hard to manage as a cash system. It’s a pain to have to run to the bank every week to get exact change and kids don’t want to buy things in cash, they want to buy apps and stuff online.

Canadians need a better way to help our kids manage their money and that’s why we’re building Abacus. We’re creating a debit card with an app that will teach the basics of spending, saving, and giving. We’re bringing money to life by creating an engaging, hands-on way to learn about it.

The focus in anything we do will always be financial education. A debit card is just a tool that can help kids learn and practice their money management skills, and it’s only the beginning of what we have planned for Abacus.

Our mission is to help kids get good with money young so that they can thrive as adults.

Thanks for being here. Together, we’re excited to see the change we can make.
Staying Healthy In 2021 — There’s Never Been A Better Time To Get Health Insurance
By: Carl Rivera
Tags: Health Insurance, Saving Money, Life Insurance

Staying Healthy In 2021 — There’s Never Been A Better Time To Get Health Insurance Carl Rivera Jul 22·3 min read

If there’s anything that the past few years have taught us, it’s that we need to be prepared.

Fortunately, recent legislative changes are making that a little easier for the everyday American.

For full details specific to your state, it’s suggested you speak to your local insurance experts.

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash

The American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan has caused a number of changes that have resulted in subsidies for 2021 and 2022 being larger and more widely available than ever before.

If you were already enrolled in a health plan, there’s a good chance the Rescue Plan has increased the size of your premium subsidies.

If you weren’t previously enrolled in a health plan, you should check to see if you qualify, as many who didn’t qualify before will now.

Income Cap

Prior to the American Rescue Plan, people were only eligible for premium subsidies if their income was less than 400% of the poverty level.

For 2021 and 2022, the Rescue Plan has eliminated that limitation.

If the cost of a benchmark plan would be more than 8.5% of your household income, then you are eligible for a premium subsidy regardless of your income.

Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash

Larger Subsidies

The changes also benefit Americans who were already living with incomes below 400% over the poverty line.

For those Americans, the percentage of their income they are required to pay for benchmark plans ranges from 0% to 8.5%, depending on their household income level.

In effect, if you have an income under the 400%, you likely qualify for a larger subsidy now than you did previously.

Unemployment Subsidies

Under the American Rescue Plan, people who are receiving unemployment compensation currently, or at any previous point in 2021, are eligible for additional assistance.

This comes in the form of full cost-sharing reductions, and premium subsidies large enough to completely cover the expenses of the benchmark plan.

Second Chances

While many people have been concerned about missing out on these opportunities for enhanced coverage, that has been taken into account.

If you have not yet enrolled in a plan, or are looking to switch to a different plan, it is still possible.

Regulations and enrollment windows may vary by state, but most areas have extended the deadline to at least August 15, 2021.

Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash

Qualifying Event

Normally new enrollments or changes would require a qualifying event outside of the open enrollment period.

Due to new legislation, that’s not necessary during the current enrollment window.

Contact your local expert insurance provider for information specific to your state and personal situation.

One thing is for certain — getting health insurance is easier than ever before.
The Experience Matters as much as the Music (Product) | Tales of an Excessive Spender
By: Sherwette Mansour
Tags: Amazon, Music, Customer Experience, Saving Money, Travel

Music records.

Have you ever thought of buying those? I know I never did.

My generation grew up with tape cassettes, followed by CDs, then the mp3 players, then the iPod… and now, well, our iPhone.

But, music records? Those I have seen only in the black and white movies. Something from the past.

Not until I stumbled upon a collector. Someone who would search for the music record stores, who would look for them in hidden gems… Someone who would go to flea markets to try and search and find special records.

He tells me he likes to feel it — the music. He enters the store and he is full of passion. Music is his passion. He goes through each and every record. He then carefully takes out the record and listens to it. He asks me to try… “It’s a totally different experience,” he tells me.

I try. I listen to the music. Okay, nice music. I ask him… “But how is that different from listening to it on your phone?” I don’t get it. I am a typical music listener… not as passionate one as him. I thought I could be offending him by that question. He explains to me how the records are played… How the analog is different than the digital… How it’s much purer it is. He explains, I listen. I still don’t get it.

Maybe I am a music idiot? Maybe I am. Could be. Possible.

He tells me… “I know I could spend a few Euros less on this record if I bought it from Amazon?” … Then, I ask him, “Why don’t you buy it online then?” He tells me, “It’s a different experience. I will remember this day, on which I came to this store… and listened to those records, chose this one, talked to you about it and took it home with me.”
Honeygain: Earn money doing nothing, just using internet.
By: Matías C.
Tags: Free, Earn Money Online, Money, Work From Home, Saving Money

Honeygain: Earn money doing nothing, just using internet.

If you are reading this is because in some moment of your life you googleed how to earn money with internet sitting in your favourite chair drinking a beer investing $0.

Internet offer to us a lot of ways to earn “A LOT” of money: complete surveys, watching ads, read blogs, etc, etc… By this time we know that all are bullsh*t. The true is which doesn’t exists any way to earn thousands of dollars doing nothing. But… BUTTTT I give to you a method which let us make some money doing, literally, nothing and is safe and trusty.

Honeygain

Honeygain is the first-ever app that allows users to make money online by sharing their internet connection. Users now can reach their networks’ full potential by getting cash back to their wallets! With Honeygain, start making money online in just a few minutes. Simply install the app on your device (Windows, Mac/iOS, Android), sign up for a free account, lean back and watch your balance increase.

Your internet traffic is used by trusted partners and high reputation companies only. All of the connections made through your device are securely encrypted, and the Honeygain app itself will not gain any access to your device’s storage.

Thanks to people who use Honeygain, the internet can be a more accessible place for everyone. Honeygain network is used by companies that fight ad fraud, and keep travel and e-commerce prices fair.

Earnings

Like I said before, there aren’t any way to become millionare on internet doing nothing but in Honeygain our work is almost 0. Just sign up, download the app and start to make easy money.

For Default network sharing you will earn 1 credit for 10MB of traffic that goes through your devices. So for 10GB shared, you’ll earn 1USD. As for Content Delivery (if available in your region) you will earn 10 credits for every hour Content Delivery is ‘Active’ and running (Note that ‘In Queue’ doe not count as Active).

Maximize your earnings!

1)You can maximize your earnings installing and using Honeygain on multiple devices spread throughout multiple networks.

2) Using one device per IP address as this would be the most optimal way to use the traffic.

3) Switching to the mobile network connection in order to spread the traffic itself. 4) Using our referral program. This way you would get 10% of all of your referrals’ earnings!

So….

Honeygain allow us make money safety and without any kind of effort. Is not a LOTTT of money but for me is a fair amount for earn money watching Netflix.

Be smart, anyone that promise you a lot of profits for little work is trying to sh*t on you. Let’s try Honeygain, you loss nothing!