Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 200g sliced pancetta, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 egg yolks (at room temperature)
• 2 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup thickened cream
• 75g parmesan cheese, finely grated

Method

1. Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp. Drain on paper towel.
2. Whisk egg yolks, eggs, cream and three-quarters of the parmesan together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add egg mixture and pancetta mixture to pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Toss over low heat until well combined. Serve with remaining parmesan.

ORGANISATION NON GOUVERNEMENTALE (ONG)

ORGANISATION NON GOUVERNEMENTALE

Organisation non gouvernementale: ce terme désigne des organisations qui ne relèvent pas directement ou structurellement d'un gouvernement. Elles doivent être sans but lucratif. Le Conseil économique et social de l'Organisation des Nations unies en donne la définition suivante: «Sera considérée comme organisation nongouvernementale toute organisation dont la constitution ne résulte pas d'un accord intergouvernemental y compris les organisations qui acceptent des membres désignés par les autorités gouvernementales, pourvu que de tels membres ne nuisent pas à la libre expression des organisations.» 

Ces organisations peuvent représenter la société civile ou des groupes spécifiques de celle-ci. Elles peuvent critiquer les gouvernements des pays d'où elles proviennent; elles peuvent aussi compléter ou participer aux travaux d'élaboration de projets ou de résolutions. Au moment du vote, elles n'ont cependant pas de pouvoirs décisionnels. 

Loy Kratong Festival (งานเทศกาลลอยกระทง )

Although not an official public holiday, Loy Kratong is one of the most popular and romantic of Thailand's traditional festivals. The festival is held on the night of the 12^th full moon, which lands some time in November. The festival is held to pay homage to the goddess of rivers and waterways, Mae Nam.Loy literally translates to "float", while Kratong is the Thai word for a sort of tray made out of banana leaves. Loy Kratong is celebrated by floating elaborate kratongs decorated with flowers, candles and incense on just about any waterway in the kingdom.

The romance is provided by a legend about the origins of the festival in 13^th century Sukhothai. According to the story, Nang Nopamas, a royal consort of King Ramkhamhaeng (the founder of Sukhothai), made the first kratong as an offering to Mae Nam. She set it afloat on one of the canals of the palace so that it would drift past her lover the king. The king was delighted with the creation, and thus was the origins of the saying that if two lovers set a kratong adrift and it stays afloat until out of sight, their love will last forever.

Fancy kratongs on sale at a Chiang Mai market.

Kratongs as well as the supplies to make them can be purchased in the markets.

Where to Celebrate Loy Kratong

One of the many 'queens' of the Loy Kratong festival in Chiang Mai.

Loy Kratong is celebrated throughout Thailand. In Bangkok, most people flock to the banks of the Chao Phraya river to float their kratongs, although large restaurants with ponds are also popular. Note that these restaurants as well as those on the banks of the river, are often fully booked weeks in advance. You should be sure to make reservations well in advance if you want to celebrate Loy Kratong at these places.

Kratongs come in many shapes and sizes.

The "birthplace" of the Thai celebration of Loy Kratong -- Sukhothai -- puts on an elaborate sound and light show. It's quite impressive, but rather more for package tourists than independent travellers.

The nearly week-long Loy Kratong celebrations held in Chiang Mai are by far the most interesting. Several streets in the old city are closed to traffic at night for a huge market featuring several stage shows. On the night of Loy Kratong, there's a parade of giant kratongs along with contestants for the title of Miss Nopamas. The procession starts at the Tapae Gate and ends at the river-side where the giant kratongs are floated.

Loy Kratong in Chiang Mai has the added feature of a parallel festival called Yi Peng. Yi Peng is celebrated by launching hot air balloons made of rice paper into the night sky. The night sky is literally filled with thousands of these bright lights shining like a moving river of stars. It's a truly magical sight that can't really be captured in a picture.

Loy Kratong in Chiang Mai has become so popular that the hotels areound the city are fully booked a month or more in advance. If you want to celebrate the festival in Chiang Mai, plan ahead and book your hotel well in advance. Note that Loy Kratong is celebrated on a full moon night, so the date will change from year to year.

SOS ย่อมาจากคำว่า

SOS ย่อมาจากคำว่าอะไร เหตุใดจึงใช้เวลาขอความช่วยเหลือ 

สัญญาณ SOS มีที่มาจากการกดรหัสมอร์ส ซึ่งบัญญัติตั้งแต่ปีค.ศ.1908 ให้เป็นสัญญาณแสดงภัยพิบัติสากล หลังจากศึกษาแล้วว่า SOS เป็นสัญญาณที่กดง่าย เห็นปุ๊บรู้ปั๊บ เพียงกดแค่ 3 จุด ขีด 3 ขีด หรือ จุด 3 จุดเท่านั้น เป็นอันเข้าใจกันทันที 

หลายคนมักเข้าใจว่า SOS ย่อมาจาก Save Our Souls (เซฟ อาวเวอร์ โซลส์) หมายถึงช่วยปกปักรักษาดวงวิญญาณของเรา แต่จริงๆแล้วมีที่มาจากรหัสมอร์สที่กล่าวถึงข้างต้น

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Saint-Exupery was born in Lyon in 1900. A lover of danger, excitement and adventure he had a great wish to join the naval service but unfortunately he failed the exam that he had to take to join it. Disappointed he thought of alternatives, then found it in avaition. During his military service he learned to fly planes. In those days aviation was still in its developmental stage and was highly dangerous, reasons for its appeal to Saint-Exupery.

After his military service, he presented himself to the director of an airline company and expressed to him his desire to become a pilot. but he was first required to be a mechanic.

Saint-Exupery worked to become a mechanic. In 1927, he finally reached his goal. He was the pilot of a formation. He completed dangerous missions over the Mediterranean, over the Sahara. He had many accidents over the middle of the desert. Later, he was named the director of his own aviation company in South America. There also, he accomplished many dangerous missions over the Andes.

For Saint-Exupery, flying wasn't just piloting an airplane. It was also meditating, reflecting. During his missions, Saint-Exupery thought deeply about solitude, friendship, the meaning of life, the human condition, and liberty. He published his reflections. His books had immediate success.

Unfortunately, the aviation company for which Saint-Exupery worked was having serious financial problems. Saint-Exupery had to quit the company. He became a journalist. He went to Spain, Russia, and Germany. He flew when he could.

In 1939 when France went to war with Germany Saint-Exupery enlisted in the army, but after France was occupied by Hitler's troops, he left for the United States and continued to write. He published his most celebrated book The Little Prince in New York.

In 1942, American troops landed in North Africa. Saint-Exupery decided to join the American army. At age 42, he volunteered to be a pilot. but he was told he was too old, but still he persisted and was accepted and given an airplane. He accomplished many missions over occupied France.

On the 31st of July, 1944, Saint-Exupery left for his last mission. His airplane was destroyed by German airplanes over the Mediterranean.

Five Degrees That Are In Demand

 

Degree #1 - Master's in Business Administration (MBA)

With courses that include business management and business operations, an MBA can be distinct in its career flexibility. As one example, the Yale School of Management MBA Career Report said that its 2008 graduates accepted job offers in financial services, at non-profits, with consulting firms, in the media and entertainment field, and with the government, among other areas.
Hot Factor: While hiring of MBA grads lowered during the recession, the hiring stagnation is over, and "...more business school graduates are getting jobs," according to a March 2011 U.S. News and World report article. Another hot factor: The potential for pay...which at the mid-career mark is $109,000 for MBA grads, according to a Forbes May 2010 article, "Best Master's Degrees For Jobs".

Degree#2 - Associate's in Paralegal Studies

An associate's degree in paralegal studies could help you pursue a career as a lawyer's right-hand man or woman. Paralegal courses might require in-class legal research and practice in drafting legal documents, according to the College Board, an organization that administers academic aptitude tests like the SAT.
Hot Factor: This degree is a common credential for paralegals, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which projects employment of paralegals to grow by 28 percent between 2008 and 2018. The Department also notes that paralegals have an average annual salary of $49,640, according to May 2010 statistics.

Degree #3 - Bachelor's in Accounting

The curriculum in this hot degree could prepare grads to pursue number-crunching accountant career opportunities. Courses generally cover basic accounting concepts, preparing financial statements, and research of real-life cases, according to the College Board.
Hot Factor: The numbers don't lie. The Department of Labor projects 22 percent growth in accounting careers between 2008 and 2018. Career opportunities can include everything from working for companies or individual clients, according to the Department, which notes that the average annual salary for accountants was $68,960 in May 2010.

Degree #4 - Associate's in Dental Assisting

Dental assisting associate's degree programs could prepare students to pursue dental assistant career opportunities. Programs generally cover relevant topics such as proper brushing and flossing techniques, how to take x-rays, medical record keeping, and more, according to the College Board.
Hot Factor: As long as people have teeth, there will be a need for dental assistants. In fact, dental assistant positions are projected to grow a hefty 35.75 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. What's more? The Department also notes dental assistants have an average annual salary of $34,140, as of May 2010.

Degree #5 - Bachelor's in Human Resources

A bachelor's in human resources is a great start to pursuing a career in the "people-person" friendly industry of human resources. Human resources programs will likely include courses in organizational behavior, psychology, and the sociology of work, according to the College Board.
Hot Factor: Companies big and small need human resources managers and/or assistants. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that between 2008 and 2018, human resources jobs should climb 22 percent, a gain of 197,400 jobs. HR assistants have an average annual salary of $37,900, while HR mangers average at $108,600, according to May 2010 statistics from the Department.

ปาลาวัน หมู่เกาะในฟิลิปปินส์ (Palawan of the Philippines)

 

     ปาลาวัน เป็นหมู่เกาะของที่ได้ชื่อว่าสวยที่สุดในฟิลิปปินส์ มีชื่อเสียงและเป็นที่ชื่นชอบของบรรดานักท่องเที่ยวธรรมชาติทั่วโลก ท้องทะเลที่สวยงาม บนหาดทรายขาวสะอาดเป็นเอกลักษณ์ และยังเป็นเป้าหมายหลักของนักดำน้ำ เพื่อดูปะการังและสัตว์ต่างๆ ใต้ท้องทะเลอีกด้วย บนเกาะปาลาวันมีแหล่งท่องเที่ยวมากมายหลายพื้นที่ แต่ละพื้นที่ก็จะมีรีสอร์ท ทะเลทรายและกิจกรรมต่างๆ ให้เข้าร่วมแต่กต่างกันออกไปพื้นที่ที่เป็นที่ินิยมของนักท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ

     ปาลาวัน เป็นจุดศูนย์กลางของนักเดินทาง ที่ต้องการมาเที่ยวปาลาวันและหลังจากนั้นก็สามารถมุ่งหน้าไปยังจุดหมายปลายทางต่างๆ ที่ต้องการไม่ว่าจะเป็นทางเหนือหรือทางใต้ของเกาะ