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scotianostra · 9 months ago

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Ooh, what’s Edinburgh like? Moving there next year hopefully, from Africa, and after a few quick trips I can’t say I’ve gotten too much of a sense of the city :(

I'm kinda biased, but it's a good place, quite small and easy to get around, the main bus serice is Lothian Buses, for a flat fare of £2 you can get from ato b on one bus, for £5 cash you can hop on and off, the best value is paying by debit card , what they call TapTapCap from as little as £4.80 per day and £22 per week, so if you are one 3 or more buses in one day it caps at £4.80, and £22 is the most you will pay fr a week. The bus service is very good and I use their bustracker, find it on Google Play "My Bus Edinburgh" The vast majority of Museums and Art Galleries are free, only charges tend to be if there are special exhibitions, like The National Museum of Scotland had a Doctor Who exhibition last year. There are two main train stations, Waverley and Haymarket, and several small ones and stops.

Most people don't realise that Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have some great beaches, Portobello is the best in the city, ad has plenty of places to eat and drink at there. Cramond Beachis a mecca for dog walkers, there is a Causeway there where you can explore Cramond Island, just watch the tide times. There are plenty of parks and green spaces, the city is officially the greenest city in the UK, with almost half the city (49.2%) being classed as 'green space'.

If you are relatively fit there are plenty hills to climb to get great views, some are very easy, Calton Hill, Corstorphine to name but two. Arthur's Seat offers different routes to the summit of varying difficulty, but you can actually drive so far up and just make the easy climb to the top, there are three man made "Lochs" around Arthur's Seat, if you're lucky you will see Otters at Dunsapie, Duddingston and St Margarets have plenty swas and ducks. For more serious walkers the Pentland Hills are a great place to explore, there is even a herd of oor Highland "Hairy Coos" up there. If you can ski, there is a dryslope on The Pentlands, the longest in the UK.

Pubs and clubs are a plenty, I have no idea of your age as you have decided to remain anon, but many places cater for students, prices vary, I pay between £2 and £4 for my drinks, although the touristy places will charge you up to twice this amount, over £6 for a drink is not unusual.

Of course we have the Festival, well there are several throughout the year, Edinburgh gets the tag of Festival City at times. The main one is in August and the population of Edinburgh is said to double in the time, licensed premises are automatically given an extension to their opening hours, some open to 5 in the morning.

It's a safe city with a low crime rate, but as with other places you have to be aware of your own safety. If you plan on taking in the paid attractions The Castle wil set you back about £20, as will The Palace of Holyrood House. Opposite the Palace is The Scottish Parliament, you can visit thisfor free and sit in while it is in session. If you are planning on venturing around Scotland and like your history I recommend a membership of Historic Scotland, again I don't know your age, but prices start at under £3 a month and are less than a fiver for adults over 24. National Trust of Scotland also offer meberships from £3.35 to £5.80.

Can't really think of much more to put for now, perhaps my followers can make suggestions, or ask questions?

Oh and pack your umbrella get a waterproof jacket, even in summer we can get some heavy showers, naturally you will be aware it can get cold as well, invest in a decent winter jacket and layers to keep warm.

I hope this has been helpful.

#scotland #scottish #history #edinburgh #Advice

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zindagi-toh-bewafa-hai · 11 months ago

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Our elected representatives are currently sitting in the Winter session of Parliament until the 22nd of December 2023. As the leaders of the world’s largest democracy, their silence on the genocide in Palestine, and refusal to call for an end to all ties with Israel is not only shocking but morally reprehensible. Let us, the people of India, demand them to take a stand in the Parliament by passing a resolution stating that: 1. India calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. 2. India unequivocally stands with the Palestinian people and against Israeli occupation. 3. India will end all diplomatic, military and trade ties with the State of Israel and 4. India will provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza including food, water, medical supplies and fuel

From this website you can email your constituency's Member of Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of External Affairs. They won't do shit unless pressured.

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sambhavami · 11 months ago

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The Lost Flute - Part 12 (Backwards and Forwards)

Almost a year had passed since sage Durvasa's fateful visit to Dwarika. The news of Rukmini's pregnancy had spread through the palace overnight like Satyabhama's passion project- the unruly vines enveloping nearly every royal palace wall that burst into blossoms at the turn of every season. Yashoda had once again delayed her departure, albeit with lighthearted complaints about having to unpack her bags every time she tried to leave. Rukmini's sister-in-law had come over to stay for the duration of the pregnancy, with her husband tagging along sourly. Even though Rukmi had glared at Krishna the entire time, he had still cried upon meeting his sister and kissed Manmatha's forehead while exclaiming how much the young boy resembled his 'uncle'. Rukmini hadn't bothered to tell him about the adoption, and neither had Rukmavati.

Additionally, Krishna had successfully gotten a proposal banning alcohol on the island of Dwarika to pass in the parliament, and Balarama had left on an angry pilgrimage, after a blowout row with Krishna regarding the same. Subhadra, inspired by Yashoda, had taken to churning out colourful sweaters at an alarming rate, despite the marked absence of a winter season in the seaside mansions. While no one had batted an eye when the entire royal family had received matching sweaters from her quarters, Krishna had finally deemed it necessary to have a talk with her when all the ministers had turned up panting, to a parliamentary session, wearing matching blue and yellow sweaters in the sultry summer heat. Vasudeva had taken up primary residence in Prabhasa where liquor was still aplenty, and Krishna had attempted to have a productive conversation with his mother after having given up on the prospect for almost a decade.

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When Krishna had entered Devaki's darkened chambers in the beginning, he had been taken aback anew by the apparent neglect of the rooms. However, he had known, even then, better than to override the wishes of his mother, who preferred the rooms just as they were. Inside this coven, he had found his mother seated on her bed, playing with her 'children'. Having been imprisoned for the better part of her life, Devaki had gotten used to further enclosing herself within an imaginary world- one where she had never lost control of her own life. As Devaki had grown more and more terrified of the real world, she had wrapped herself in the imaginary one. In Devaki's mind, her six older children remained alive and thriving, and Devaki spent most of her time immersed in this perfect world she had constructed for herself. Here, even though decades had passed, her children never aged, and never died.

Krishna liked to come to her at least once a week, spending hours playing with her pretend children, for he couldn't bring himself to break her illusion. Not that he hadn't tried. When he was younger, he had often appealed to his mother's common sense, in an attempt to drag her back to reality, but over time had made peace with their peculiar arrangement that allowed them to have some semblance of a civil relationship.

When he was younger, Krishna would return from these visits almost in tears. Most of the time, Devaki would be so engrossed in her own world, that she would fail to even recognize her living son. Those days, Krishna would run to seek refuge in Rohini's arms, only to be thrown back into the unforgiving field of battle. Now, Krishna just went along with whatever Devaki wished on a particular day, only gently nudging her with the latest news of their family now and then.

"You're not my son, Krishna. I don't know why everyone keeps saying that! You're God, right?" Devaki would implore, in between her plays, "You saved me, and my boys!"

"Yeah," Krishna would nod, forcing a smile through profound sadness, "But that's a secret, remember? To the rest of the world, I am your son, and the only one, mind you!"

One day, Devaki had asked him, "Why wouldn't you let me take the boys out for a walk? You said there was a beach!" Devaki had been brought to Dwarika in a closed palanquin. She had insisted upon never opening the shutters 'lest the enemy take her sons away'. Hence, while she had heard the waves from her room, she had never actually felt the ocean at her feet.

"Yes," Krishna had said as his eyes had lit up, "You and I should definitely take a walk on the beach. I'd love to show you all the nice spots, and the boats, and the shops!"

"But what about the children? You said children aren't allowed on the beach!" Devaki had asked innocently.

"Yes! There are strong winds, that might blow them away!" Krishna had nodded, "They'll be fine alone for an hour. I can call a nanny, and then you and I could go!"

Devaki had shook her head sadly, "I cannot leave them even for a second! No matter what you tell me."

"Okay!" Krishna had backed off. He always steered clear of actually upsetting her.

"Let's not, then." He had said instead, "How about instead, I open that window? Your rooms are all sea-facing, you know! You could see the ocean from right here!"

Devaki had shook her head, "I don't know! What about the wind?"

Krishna had held her palms in his, " You and I will hold the boys' hands very tightly! How about then?"

Devaki had nodded. Although she hadn't been fully convinced, dread always creeping up at the back of her neck, she also hadn't been able to bring herself to completely disregard this young man's suggestions. Even though she wasn't quite sure why, she always intrinsically trusted him. Krishna, on the other hand, had been glad for every little victory he had gotten. Throwing open the wide window, he had invited the frail woman to come closer to him. Devaki had stood transfixed, taking in the petrichor of the waves that crashed on the rocks, her palms still curled around her imaginary children. Krishna too had stood by the window, feeling the fresh breeze wash over his face, looking over occasionally at his mother's face, who still remained six children away.

As Krishna had watched, Devaki's palms had fallen to her side, lax against her plain dress. Her gaze had been fixed upon the sky, now bursting with colour, as the sun neared the horizon against the sparkling, dancing ocean. It had seemed as though, just for a second, she had forgotten about the children. Krishna had inched closer, carefully placing a hand on her shoulder, "You know, mother, I just wanted you to know this: I understand what happened now. What truly happened. With you. With father."

Devaki had looked up at him quizzically, "How would you know? You're God. You know nothing!" She finished, almost on the brink of anger. It seemed as though, for a split second, she had remembered her reality, and Krishna had turned away, leaving the subject at that.

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Krishna stood by the gate leading up to Devaki's bedroom, leaning on the door frame as he watched his mother shuffle from cupboard to cupboard in her room, muttering quietly to herself.

Ever since he had gotten her to trust the open window, Devaki had added more colour to her quarters and wardrobe. She had even asked to be sent some more clothes and had finally begun taking an interest in the colours and fabrics. Krishna, overjoyed, had sent over Jambavati and Satyabhama along with an entire entourage of tailors and jewellers the very moment he had received her request.

Drawing up courage, Krishna finally walked in, a bright smile on his lips. Devaki laughed as she greeted him, dragging him to the open window. "I'm matching your ocean today!" She exclaimed as she twirled around, showing off her turquoise dress.

Krishna laughed at his mother's lighthearted display. He lightly ran his fingers over different sapphire-based jewellery sets Devaki had spread out on her dressing table as she looked at him expectantly. Krishna's smile turned playful as he pulled out an ethereal necklace with sparkling pearls enclosed in bright, pale shells. Devaki gasped in joy as she laid the necklace against her neck and turned to the mirror.

Krishna peered over her head. Good feet and a half taller than his mother, he whispered encouragements as Devaki tried on the necklace.

"Why'd you buy it though?" She asked, "Not that I don't love it, but any occasion?"

Krishna smiled, happy wrinkles forming around his sparkling eyes, "I- well, a beautiful little girl recently came into our lives. This," He pointed to the necklace, "Is in her honour." Krishna drew in a deep breath as he waited for his mother's reaction.

Devaki nodded as she stepped backwards, leaning back against her bedpost, eyes downcast. Krishna watched her intently as she processed the news. "Good for you," She whispered after a long silence. She "Good that she is born now. No one can snatch her away from you!"

Krishna smiled and nodded despite his eyes watering. He hadn't told her about his son. He had meant to, after a few days. After the tragedy, he hadn't found the courage to inform Devaki. Then, time had rolled and rolled, and the appropriate time to tell her had slipped farther and farther away.

"I do treat you very harshly, don't I?" said Devaki, seemingly out of nowhere, catching Krishna off-guard. He still shook his head, laughing charmingly.

"Be honest," she continued, "This old me: you hadn't bargained for this when you came to live with us!"

Krishna gingerly put an arm around her, "Maybe you were not exactly what I imagined you to be, but you've been fantastic. No regrets!" He added, laughing, in an attempt to steer from the conversation. "Allow me to apologize nevertheless." She whispered as she leaned into his embrace, while Krishna stared blankly at the rolling ocean outside the window. Any emotion slipping by, and he might have just broken down. And that display of weakness was probably the last thing his mother needed.

Krishna sighed. He didn't have much of a choice. He spoke after a minute of silence, "Did I ever tell you about Pradyumna?"

"No? Who is he?" Devaki asked.

"Was," Krishna whispered hoarsely. He recounted, painstakingly steering around the more gory details. By the end, Krishna found his palm enclosed in Devaki's. Her grip was painful, but it made Krishna more grateful than anything. Rising slowly, Devaki gently planted a kiss on his forehead, before wrapping him in a warm embrace, with her chin resting on his head.

"I thought Gods were above these human troubles?" Devaki asked after a while, gently stroking his hair.

"God. Human. Wretched life either way." Krishna tutted.

"Yes, it is." Devaki smiled sadly. Oddly, she felt much closer to the young man seated before her, "So, you said you have a daughter now." It seemed for a brief interval their roles had been reversed.

It was Devaki now, who attempted to lighten the mood, "What did you call her?"

"Charumati," Said Krishna, relishing every syllable of the name he had chosen himself, "Would you like to meet her?"

"Not today," Devaki smiled, "But yes." Even though she had managed to pull herself together for a brief moment, she did not feel she could hold herself much longer. She wanted to be happy, but it was tough to be happy when the ghosts of the past surrounded her at all times. How could she bring herself to be part of a celebration when she couldn't promise to be happy?

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brookstonalmanac · 2 years ago

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Events 1.17

38 BC – Octavian divorces his wife Scribonia and marries Livia Drusilla, ending the fragile peace between the Second Triumvirate and Sextus Pompey. 1362 – Saint Marcellus' flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North Sea. 1377 – Pope Gregory XI reaches Rome, after deciding to move the Papacy back to Rome from Avignon. 1524 – Giovanni da Verrazzano sets sail westward from Madeira to find a sea route to the Pacific Ocean. 1562 – France grants religious toleration to the Huguenots in the Edict of Saint-Germain. 1595 – During the French Wars of Religion, Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. 1608 – Emperor Susenyos I of Ethiopia surprises an Oromo army at Ebenat; his army reportedly kills 12,000 Oromo at the cost of 400 of his men. 1648 – England's Long Parliament passes the "Vote of No Addresses", breaking off negotiations with King Charles I and thereby setting the scene for the second phase of the English Civil War. 1649 – The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and Confederates during the War of the Three Kingdoms. The coalition was then decisively defeated during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. 1773 – Captain James Cook leads the first expedition to sail south of the Antarctic Circle. 1781 – American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeat British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the battle in South Carolina. 1799 – Maltese patriot Dun Mikiel Xerri, along with a number of other patriots, is executed. 1811 – Mexican War of Independence: In the Battle of Calderón Bridge, a heavily outnumbered Spanish force of 6,000 troops defeats nearly 100,000 Mexican revolutionaries. 1852 – The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic. 1873 – A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, part of the Modoc War. 1885 – A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan. 1893 – Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of Queen Liliʻuokalani. 1899 – The United States takes possession of Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean. 1903 – El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico becomes part of the United States National Forest System as the Luquillo Forest Reserve. 1904 – Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard receives its premiere performance at the Moscow Art Theatre. 1912 – British polar explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole, one month after Roald Amundsen. 1915 – Russia defeats Ottoman Turkey in the Battle of Sarikamish during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I. 1917 – The United States pays Denmark $25 million for the Virgin Islands. 1918 – Finnish Civil War: The first serious battles take place between the Red Guards and the White Guard. 1920 – Alcohol Prohibition begins in the United States as the Volstead Act goes into effect. 1941 – Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal Thai Navy. 1943 – World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel Agios Stefanos and mans her with part of her crew. 1944 – World War II: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino with the intention of breaking through the Winter Line and seizing Rome, an effort that would ultimately take four months and cost 105,000 Allied casualties. 1945 – World War II: The Vistula–Oder Offensive forces German troops out of Warsaw. 1945 – The SS-Totenkopfverbände begin the evacuation of the Auschwitz concentration camp as the Red Army closes in. 1945 – Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg is taken into Soviet custody while in Hungary; he is never publicly seen again. 1946 – The UN Security Council holds its first session. 1948 – The Renville Agreement between the Netherlands and Indonesia is ratified. 1950 – The Great Brink's Robbery: Eleven thieves steal more than $2 million from an armored car company's offices in Boston. 1950 – United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is adopted. 1961 – U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the nation three days before leaving office, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by the "military–industrial complex" as well as the dangers of massive spending, especially deficit spending. 1961 – Former Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba is murdered in circumstances suggesting the support and complicity of the governments of Belgium and the United States. 1966 – Palomares incident: A B-52 bomber collides with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Spain, killing seven airmen, and dropping three 70-kiloton nuclear bombs near the town of Palomares and another one into the sea. 1969 – Black Panther Party members Bunchy Carter and John Huggins are killed during a meeting in Campbell Hall on the campus of UCLA. 1977 – Capital punishment in the United States resumes after a ten-year hiatus, as convicted murderer Gary Gilmore is executed by firing squad in Utah. 1981 – President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos lifts martial law eight years and five months after declaring it. 1991 – Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation. 1991 – Crown prince Harald V of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V. 1992 – During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II. 1994 – The 6.7 Mw  Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured. 1995 – The 6.9 Mw  Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of VII, leaving 5,502–6,434 people dead, and 251,301–310,000 displaced. 1996 – The Czech Republic applies for membership in the European Union. 1997 – Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad. 1998 – Clinton–Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton–Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website. 2002 – Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing an estimated 400,000 people. 2007 – The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing. 2010 – Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths. 2013 – Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter. 2016 – President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. 2017 – The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is announced to be suspended.

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morgancoslett · 2 years ago

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The day began as it always did.

It began with the great bells tolling the dawn of a new session of Parliament, deep within hallowed halls where so few were permitted to venture, situated at the very apex of the city’s endless labyrinth.

The privilege of being one of those few was not lost on me. I couldn't deny that I’d long waived my right to speak within the chambers; that much was undeniable.

And yet, despite all I’d wrought against him, I was still permitted to hear his lofty wishes. I was still privy to the whims that dictated the fate of every soul from Poltross to the rift itself, every ounce of their longevity rooted within those walls every morning without fail, his figure akin to an almighty spectre that dared not slack in its grip.

I was not fool enough to deny that position. This I’d told the many others who'd been swayed to my cause, all of whom had listened, if not truly understood. Chief among that number was one Senator Laurent Danat, whose presence I now awaited with no shortage of impatience.

I sighed, looking about my chosen alleyway as if something new would suddenly jump out and occupy me. It was as dingy as the upper echelons of Potross could possibly muster, dark and musty, complete with deep cracks marring the surface of every wall, an injury only worsened by the biting cold.

It was so typical of Laurent to make me wait. Never mind it being one of the coldest winters Audern had seen in decades, and never mind that the demand for warmth and sustenance almost outstripped what little I remembered of my childhood, of hazy memories over two-hundred years old. At least those days were spent curled up beside a warm hearth conjured by the finest mage the realm had to offer; not left out in the cold while he lounged in comparative comfort; calm and content, awaiting the arrival of his beloved government. Said assembly would certainly linger as long as he demanded they do so. Their own obligations were of no accord, of such minute importance when faced with the fate of the realm, tantamount to nothing against whatever he saw fit to impress upon his people. Suffice it to say I’d always had little hope indeed of securing his focus. Not even those who called themselves his rivals could possibly deter him from his aims.

Doubtless those same men would delude themselves with their supposed grandeur shortly. Despite not knowing what awaited me in that day’s session, that fact was ever a constant. Parliament had been quiet as of late, the assembly being summoned less and less as the winter dragged on, as if the cold had wormed its way into the workings of statecraft itself, freezing both hands and imagination alike. Such could certainly be said of my own hands, which shook every so often despite their trappings of thick, leather gloves; a gift from my father, in a time when he still saw fit to grant me his attention.

The bell tolled once more.

I rolled my eyes. I knew what that sound meant. It meant that Laurent was yet again too late to give me his report before the session, leaving me completely defenseless against whatever our dear leader had seen fit to gather us for, and had, in turn, utterly dashed my hopes of a productive, well-researched plan of who exactly I should speak to following the assembly.

Resigned to my fate, I pushed away from the wall and tucked my hands under my arms, striding away from the alley as the sharp glare of the midday sun welcomed me back under its wing. Not even the High Houses could hide me from that light, for all they dominated the sky with ease even streets away. They framed the city’s silhouette with gentle brutality, curving where they should stand up straight, pliant where they should be steadfast.

Conventional laws be damned; the city's other buildings still bowed to their majesty.

I lowered my gaze.

Deference, I was all too familiar with.

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beardedmrbean · 2 years ago

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Several morning newspapers look at the lack of agreement and infighting within the Finnish coalition government, including Helsingin Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun).

HS political reporter Teemu Muhonen writes that no one knows what the rules of the game are anymore.

On Thursday, the government reached a strained agreement on the bills that will still be submitted to the parliament during the present session. Most of the 15 or so controversial motions under consideration failed to get full cabinet approval.

The end result, says Muhonen, is proof that the government is broken. Government cooperation is now so frail that under normal circumstances the government could resign.

However, due to the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, the governing parties have decided to keep the coalition together. In this case, important decisions can certainly still be made if necessary.

At the same time, the government parties can continue to fight against each other in parliament on smaller domestic political issues.

As the HS reporter points out, government cooperation is usually based on the fact that the government agrees on the motions to be presented to the parliament and then backs them in the parliament. In Sanna Marin's (SDP) government, these rules don't seem to apply anymore.

For the rest of the term, the various government parties can try to push through issues that are important to them in the parliament with the support of opposition parties and reject anything they don't like.

The Centre Party has wanted to publicly break with the government's left-wing parties and the Greens. After the clashes of the last few weeks, it has certainly become clear that the Centre does not agree with its government partners on almost any issue.

Muhonen wraps up by writing that the remaining term of parliament doesn't look good for any of the governing parties.

Parliamentary elections are scheduled on 2 April 2023.

Record electricity price?

Tampere's Aamulehti reports (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that on Thursday the national Energy Authority, the agency which regulates and promotes operation of the electricity and gas markets in the country, revealed that pricing complaints against 14 electrical power utilities are being investigated at the moment.

One of those which operates in Aamulehti's home region, Omavoima, has customers who have been paying what the paper believes is an all-time high contract price of 63.30 cents/kWh from the beginning of October. These contracts are subject to price review at three-month intervals.

The law stipulates that an electricity seller with a significant market presence in any area of the distribution network must deliver electricity at reasonable prices and on reasonable terms. The law does not, however, currently say what is meant by a reasonable price.

The Energy Agency has now started preparing a definition of what is to be considered reasonable, reports Aamulehti.

Snow and more snow

Looking ahead at the weekend weather, Iltalehti writes (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that southern parts of the country may well see 5-15cm of snowfall before Monday rolls around.

The whole of the country has had sub-zero temperatures in recent days. A new autumn low of -25.9 Celsius was set at Enontekiö in Finnish Lapland on Thursday. Cold temperatures are forecast to continue into next week, so any snow is likely to stay with us for the time being.

The paper also points out that driving conditions will be hazardous in many areas, so now is the last chance to change to winter tyres before the south gets its first taste of winter.

Only light scattered snow showers are expected in southern parts of the country on Friday. On Saturday, snowfall will spread across the region, but is expected to remain light.

On Sunday, the southwest and Uusimaa will see heavy snows and windy weather, bringing up to 10cm of snow cover.

Central parts of the country are forecast to get a light accumulation of no more than 3cm.

Don't eat the green taters

Higher supermarket prices have made many people increasingly food conscious and focused on avoiding food waste.

However, the farmers' union paper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus warns readers (siirryt toiseen palveluun) to avoid eating any potatoes that have turned green.

A potato turns green when it is exposed to light, for example in the field or in a store. The light produces a toxic alkaloid called solanine. Potatoes that are green or showing green patches should not be eaten, the paper says.

If a potato shows dark green patches with sharp borders, this is a sign that it was exposed to light in the field. Last summer, for example, in Ostrobothnia's main potato production area rainy weather and heavy thunderstorms washed away soil cover in the fields, allowing the sun to shine directly on the crop.

A light green colour without clear edges indicates that the potato has be subjected to light in the store. This happens especially when potatoes are sold in bulk in open boxes.

MT advises that potatoes are best stored in a dark and cool place, where the temperature is five degrees Celsius. If the temperature falls below three degrees, the potatoes get watery and easily rot. In temperatures above 10 degrees, they will shrivel and start to germinate.

#nunyas news #updates from up north

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ciyapaofficial · 2 years ago

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How Unisex Clothing Supports Gender Equality: The Theme For International Women's Day 2023

Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender-Equal Future is the International Women's Day Theme for 2023.

"DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" is the topic the United Nations has chosen for International Women's Day 2023. This theme fits the priority theme of the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67).

The theme says, "Innovation, technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls." International Women's Day 2023 will also check how women and girls are treated unfairly because of this.

This year's theme is based on the premise that by embracing new technologies and promoting women's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills and knowledge, we can accelerate our progress toward gender equality.

The United Nations estimates that women's lack of access to the online world will cause a loss of $1.5 trillion to the gross domestic product of low- and middle-income countries by 2025 if the UN does not act.

If the UN and other concerned authorities take action, IWD will explore the impact of the digital gender gap on inequality for women and girls. The International Women's Day website states that it would provide a platform to help forge positive change for women.

It has chosen the theme "EmbraceEquity," with organizers and events seeking to "challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion." #EmbraceEquity is the hashtag assigned to this year's celebration.

Why Is Gender Equality Needed?

Throughout the past year, women in Afghanistan, Iran, Ukraine, and the US have fought for their rights amid war, bloodshed, and legislative changes. All these have aggravated gender gaps in food insecurity, hunger, poverty, and gender-based violence worldwide.

The Taliban's ascendancy in Afghanistan has prevented women and girls from attending higher education, working most occupations outside the home, traveling long distances without a male chaperone, and covering their faces in public.

Iranian police disputed eyewitness accusations that Mahsa Amini was beaten. The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was seized by Tehran morality police on September 13, 2022, for allegedly breaching Iran's severe hair-covering laws, provoked demonstrations in Iran.

Since then, Iranians have protested for women's rights and political change. Authorities have called them "riots" and used force. After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the UN reported war-induced price spikes and shortages.

The US Supreme Court repealed Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, triggering widespread outrage and protests. Mexicans have helped US women seek abortions after a 2021 court ruling decriminalized abortion.

The Gender Equality subject emphasizes the significance of transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and accessible education in overcoming global prejudice and the marginalization of women. Despite the ability of innovation to alter lives, many barriers to equality remain.

What Changes Have Been Made In The Recent Years To Improve Women’s Position In Society?

Armenia and Colombia revised parental leave legislation. Spain passed menstrual health leave and abortion regulations. After a 10-year fight, the European Parliament passed a bill in 2022 to increase the number of women on publicly traded company boards by July 2026.

"There are plenty of women eligible for top jobs, and with our new European regulation, we will make sure that they have a real shot," the EU added. The International Olympic Committee reported the most gender-balanced Winter Games, with 45% women, in Beijing in 2022.

With 36 teams, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is extended. The US Soccer Federation became the first to pay its men's and women's teams equally before the competition. For almost five years, female athletes made equal pay claims and litigation.

How Can Ciyapa's Unisex T-Shirts Signify Gender Equality?

Unisex t-shirts can signify gender equality because they are designed to be worn by people of any gender identity. Creating clothing that is not restricted to a particular gender, promotes the idea that clothing does not have to be restricted by societal norms.

When people wear unisex t-shirts, they are making a statement that they reject the idea that clothing should be gendered. It helps to break down gender stereotypes and norms that can be limiting and harmful to individuals who do not fit into traditional gender roles.

Also, if we support the idea of unisex clothing, we can move toward a more accepting society where people are not judged based on how they identify or show their gender. It allows for more freedom of expression and can help reduce discrimination and inequality based on gender.

According to the International Women's Day official website, purple, green, and white represent IWD. "The color purple is associated with a sense of dignity and justice. Green signifies hope. White is associated with cleanliness.

See, even these colors do not discriminate. Ciyapa highly supports and executes this International Women's Day 2023 theme. And we promise to deliver more t-shirts promoting this IWD 2023 theme. Visit our store to see our collection!!

Conclusion

Throughout the last decade, there has been incremental progress toward a gender-equal world. We have seen the difference that equal work opportunities, equal healthcare and education, equal decision-making authority, and freedom from violence can make.

Despite this, there is still a great deal of unfairness and inequality around the globe. To achieve gender equality, we must ensure equitable access to education for women and girls and clear pathways to inclusive workplaces for women in STEM.

We at Ciyapa find new ways to help women and girls reach their full human capital potential and become leaders, business owners, and agents of change. It is to support environmentally sustainable, socially and economically fair development.

Women's economic empowerment, in conjunction with girls' education, family planning, and reproductive and sexual health, can facilitate the transition to low-carbon economies, help improve resource use and assist in lowering environmental damage.

We support women employees and help them grow potentially. There is still a lot of work to do, so why don't we all work together to speed up the process of gender equality and empowerment today so that tomorrow will be more sustainable?

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