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    English and Scottish get drunk most often, 25-nation survey finds
    https://www.theguardian.com/society/...n-survey-finds

    The Global Drugs Survey (GDS) for 2020 suggests the UK’s drink problem is far more dangerous than use of any other drug. More than 5% of people under 25 in the UK reported having sought hospital treatment after getting drunk, compared with a global average of 2%.

    The GDS report noted: “Seeking emergency medical treatment is a serious consequence of drinking, with a cost to the health service as well as the individual.”

    Respondents were asked to say how many times they had got so drunk that “your physical and mental faculties are impaired to the point where your balance/speech was affected, you were unable to focus clearly on things, and that your conversation and behaviours were very obviously different to people who know you”.

    Using this definition, people in Scotland and England said they had got drunk on average more than 33 times in the last year. This was the highest rate of all 25 countries studied and more than twice the rate of several European countries, including Poland, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The global average was just over 20 times, with Colombians reporting the lowest at 6.5 times.


    Only 7% of Scottish and English people surveyed reported not having been drunk at all in the past 12 months. Only Danes and Australians had a lower proportion, at 5%.


    The English were among the least remorseful about getting drunk. On average, 32.8% of people around the world said they regretted getting drunk. In
    England it was only 31%, and in Scotland 33.8%, compared with 88.3% of Colombians.
    Cũng hông biết tin được nhiêu vì nhậu quắc cần câu thì sao nhớ cho đúng mình đã nhậu mấy lần?

    Túy ngọa xa lộ quân mạc tiếu
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    Thailand: Can a name change bring good fortune?

    In Thailand, many people believe that a new name could be the solution to their misfortune. Some Thais alter their names numerous times during their lifetime.


    ManyThais, both young and old, usually consult a fortune teller or a local monk for a special 'lucky' name

    Twenty-year-old Sarocha felt being at a low point in her life following a series of "unlucky" events, especially in her love life.

    In the hope of breaking out of her cycle of heartache and finally finding "Mr. Right," she decided that having a more "auspicious" name could alter her fortune.

    "After my parents broke up I was in a series of bad relationships. I went to see a fortune teller and figured my name was the problem," Sarocha told DW.

    Opting for a name change in the hope that it might improve future prospects may sound like a drastic step, but it is a common practice in Thailand. Some Thais even opt to change both their first and last name simultaneously.

    There are many reasons that compel Thais to change their names — from chronic health issues, to financial troubles or a stagnanting career.

    Thais may decide to change their names during childhood or later in life as adults. While some countries such as Iceland and Denmark have a list of approved names to choose from, most Thais usually consult a fortune teller or a local monk for an auspicious, tailor-made name.

    Astrological methods

    When Somchart first became interested in astrology, he rushed to change his and his family's names with the expectation of boosting their luck.

    After reading up on the theory and customs, the 63-year-old realized he had made a mistake when naming his wife and children — he hadn't noticed that a new day starts at 6 A.M., according to Thai astrology.

    "Changing names two or three times is not strange at all. I have some friends who have changed their name five or even six times," Somchart told DW.

    Constant name changes might be confusing elsewhere but Thais typically address one another by nicknames assigned at birth. Nicknames remain constant and are not at all derived from the first name. Official names, however, are only used in formal or official situations.

    Somchart, like many of his peers, followed the ancient scripture Tamra Taksa, a naming guideline that illustrates which letters are considered good or bad luck based on the birth day of the week. A name without vowels, for instance, is recommended for people born on a Monday to avoid misfortune.

    Everyone in Somchart's family has unique and rather complex-sounding names because each letter was carefully chosen based on auspicious attributes pertaining to their birthday.

    Letters are based on Thai astrology and divided into eight groups: relations, health, power, honor, wealth, diligence, patron and misfortune.

    "There is a method, I didn't choose the letters at random," said Somchart, whose current first name is Kichthanaphong.

    When asked if he might change his name again, Somchart said that he would do it for his surname, in honour of his late parents. Somchart's family — like other Thais of Chinese descent — had to discard their Chinese surname in favor of an elaborate, lengthy Thai one as a result of the assimilation policy during the late Prime Minister Plaek Pibulsongkram's government.

    Name change comes at a price

    Switching moniker is also nothing new to 31-year-old real estate agent Nasipas. Her mother has already changed her name twice — the first time after her parents divorced and the second after Nasipas was warned by a fortune teller that she would die before her birthday that year.

    Nasipas was initially hesitant when a fortune teller warned her that her last name at the time
    was particularly inauspicious and advised her to change it.

    "Changing my surname felt like a big deal ... but he convinced me with his answer: surnames are like soil while forenames are like plants. If the soil was not good from the start, a plant would not grow," Nasipas told DW.

    The whole process of hiring a guru and officially switching monikers comes at a price. Nasipas paid around $80 (€67) for the service, and $5 to register her new first and last names in official records. In a country where the daily minimum wage is $11, name changing is not a priority for those struggling to make ends meet.

    Legal requirements

    In contrast to many other countries, the process for changing names in Thailand is straightforward. Only two documents are needed: a copy of residential registration and a national ID card — both are replaced on the spot.

    While the options for a new name are myriad, Thailand's Person Name Act, however, prohibits the creation of a surname which replicates any existing ones or bears any similarity to titles held by the King or Queen.

    Name changers are required to update a stack of legal documents to reflect the name change in official documents such as passports, driver's license and bank accounts, just to name a few. But with better future prospects at stake, many think it is worth the hassle.

    A few years after Nasipas received a new name, she says her life has noticeably improved.

    "Even now during the pandemic when other real estate agents struggle to earn commission, I feel comfortable financially and never feel like I don't have clients," she said.

    In addition to switching moniker, Nasipas purchased a "lucky" cell phone number and car license plate. She has also started wearing a lucky charm.

    "I can't put my finger on what exactly has made my life better," she said.

    A question of positive thinking?

    Sarocha, on the other hand, was disappointed after changing her name to Pachiraporn. It did not supercharge her life as she had hoped it would.

    Still, she was optimistic about the practice and decided to give it another shot three years later. This time, the 30-year-old wanted to improve her career prospects.

    "A friend working in the same industry was making serious money after changing her name. She recommended that this fortune teller is the real deal, so I thought, why not?"

    Sarocha says her life has "blossomed" after switching moniker for a second time but adds that the name change was not the direct cause.

    "I have come to believe in the Law of Attraction — your thoughts bring what you want into your life. What you plant mentally triggers the subconsciousness to turn that goal into a reality," she said.

    A question of positive thinking?

    Sarocha, on the other hand, was disappointed after changing her name to Pachiraporn. It did not supercharge her life as she had hoped it would.

    Still, she was optimistic about the practice and decided to give it another shot three years later. This time, the 30-year-old wanted to improve her career prospects.

    "A friend working in the same industry was making serious money after changing her name. She recommended that this fortune teller is the real deal, so I thought, why not?"

    Sarocha says her life has "blossomed" after switching moniker for a second time but adds that the name change was not the direct cause.

    "I have come to believe in the Law of Attraction — your thoughts bring what you want into your life. What you plant mentally triggers the subconsciousness to turn that goal into a reality," she said.

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    Cũng giống người Việt bỏ nước đi tỵ nạn phải đổi tên, họ đem ra đàng sau, tên ta đổi thành tên Tây, hay là tên cũ phát âm theo kiểu người Mỹ, nhờ vậy từ khố rách, áo ôm, nước mất, nhà tan rồi lại làm ăn khấm khá, còn được hưởng các thứ tự do, quyền lợi.

    Ba em trồng khoai lang mà nay bán khoai mì nhờ đổi sang tên Mỹ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ốc View Post
    hay là tên cũ phát âm theo kiểu người Mỹ
    Nguyễn Tèo thành Teo Nguyen, Thi ô Niu Den
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    Tân trang rực rỡ







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    EU's 'vaccine passports' will only be valid with EMA-approved COVID jabs

    A proposal to introduce so-called "vaccine passports", to be put forward on March 17th to aid free movement within the bloc, will only be valid with EMA-approved vaccinations.

    Why? Because the vaccinations from unapproved companies will not be covered by the EU liability clause and quality control.

    Ylva Johansson, commissioner for internal affairs confirmed the details on Friday evening after an EU source had told Euronews hours earlier.

    The source reported that EU justice commissioner Didier Reynders made it clear that member states were free to get their citizens vaccinated by other products, but they would not be allocated a licensed travel certificate unless their jab had been from an approved company, of which there are currently four. Pfizer/BioNtech, AstraZeneca, Moderna and Johnson&Johnson.

    The duration of the digital green certificate should be limited to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU source said, adding that tests and quarantine will continue to be the enablers of free movement. Thus, vaccination does not become a pre-condition for free movement.

    The Green Pass certificate will be available in digital and paper-based format.

    Reynders indicated Thursday that data protection and possible discrimination remained key concerns for the European Commission working on a proposal for a COVID-19 travel certificate. But Friday's leak shows that there is a focus on vaccination selection.

    Reynders is aiming to fast-track the proposal at the European Parliament, leading to a "binding instrument" for all member states before the summer.

    European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said it would be technically possible to develop a "green pass" within about three months using data indicating whether a person has been vaccinated, tested negative, or is immune after contracting the disease, but that many political issues must first be resolved.

    The certificates could help smooth a return to air travel and possibly avoid another disastrous summer holiday season, as the tourism industry and broader economies suffer from restrictions.

    Southern European countries dependent on tourism, like Greece, Spain and Portugal, support such a system, but their northern EU partners, like Germany, have reservations over whether such certificates would work.

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    Paris, tắt đèn rực rỡ

    Lights off: France parkour collectives fight pollution one store sign at a time
    https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...sign-at-a-time

    And so a few months ago a parkour collective decided to take matters into its own hands. With members using their gymnastic abilities to climb walls and scaffolding to turn off the illuminated signs, the Paris-based On The Spot collective is just one of a number of parkour collectives around France trying to raise awareness about light pollution and energy consumption as part of the Lights Off movement.

    Turning off the lights is a symbolic message about the basic efforts that businesses should be making,” said Kevin Ha, a 28-year-old completing his PhD in oceanography PhD student and the leader of On the Spot. “It’s not the efficiency of the operation that matters. Obviously we cannot turn off all the lights in Paris, but we hope to show how even small actions can make a difference.”

    Leaving commercial lights on at night wastes energy and the accompanying light pollution harms local ecosystems and our own circadian rhythms as well. This was why French legislatorsintroduced a law in 2013 requiring stores and office buildings to turn off their signs an hour after their last employee leaves. Violation of the law is punishable with a €750 (£645) fine.


    But enforcement is sporadic, says Ha, which is why he and others in the collective can be found hanging from ledges and perched atop doorways on the Champs-Élysées most Friday nights. While turning off the signs simply requires the flip of a small interrupter switch – meant for emergency services – outside each storefront, finding a way to actually get to those switches is the difficult part. But the challenge of getting from point A to point B in creative ways is exactly what parkour is about.


    Ha emphasises, however, that people should not attempt to climb buildings or walls unless properly trained, saying: “Don’t try this at home, kids.”


    Despite the fact that they are often out after curfew, police officers patrolling the avenue rarely bother them, the parkour runners say, and instead more often than not act as an audience. Not wanting anyone to feel unsafe, they make sure to avoid turning off signs in areas of the avenue not lit by public street lights, and take care to steer clear of damaging any storefronts.


    None of the half dozen companies, including Sephora and Dyson, whose signs have been turned by On the Spot replied to a request for comment. Anecdotally, however, Ha reported that several businesses along the street had begun turning off their signs over the past few months.


    On the Spot was inspired by the Wizzy Gang parkour collective based in Rennes, north-west of France. Wizzy Gang came up with the idea after watching a video in which the popular YouTuber Partager C’est Sympa flips the interrupter switches using a long stick.


    “We started doing it [turning off the signs] in our own way by doing parkour and climbing the facades,” said Félix Orain, a member of Wizzy Gang. “During the first few months we were only doing it for fun at the end of our sessions. Only later did we shoot a video to alert people about their energy consumption.”
    - parkour: khinh công

    Gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì tắt.

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    Di sản thế giới: Bánh mì rực rỡ.




    France submits the baguette for UNESCO world heritage status


    A vendor wearing a protective mask takes a baguette at a bakery in Paris, Monday, March 23, 2020. - Copyright AP Photo/Michel Euler

    In the global imagination, French people will probably forever be depicted wearing a beret and carrying a baguette — which might explain why the country submitted its most famous bread as its candidate for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status on Friday.

    France's Ministry for Culture said in a statement that it had chosen the baguette over the zinc roofs of Paris and the Biou d'Arbois, a wine festival in the Jura region, to protect the traditional savoir-faire behind this ubiquitous French product.

    According to the ministry, there were 55,000 independent bakeries across the country in 1970 but only 35,000 today, "often to the benefit of industrially produced baguettes".

    "The protection measures envisaged, including the implementation of awareness-raising actions aimed at the general public, aim to slow down this decline by highlighting this artisanal sector," the ministry said.

    A baguette is a long loaf made from only four ingredients: flour, water, salt, yeast or leaven. It must have a crispy crust and a soft, honeycombed crumb, when it is made according to the rules.

    Its origin dates back to the 17th century but its consumption really took off in the 20th. Nowadays, about 320 baguettes are eaten every second in France, amounting to an annual consumption of about 10 billion, according to data site Planetoscope.

    The National Confederation of French Bakeries and Patisseries welcomed the announcement.

    "After four years of work, it is with great pride that our submission has been chosen," its president, Dominique Anract, said.

    "This enhances our know-how and can encourage young people to choose the profession" because there are many jobs to be filled in the bakery," he noted.

    They will have to wait until late 2022 for the UNESCO decision.

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    Bánh mì "hàng chế": di sản Việt Nam?

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    di sản Việt Nam?
    Di trùng. Cầm bánh mì xong cầm tiền luôn cho tiện. Hông biết trong nước sốt có pha sẳn thuốc đau bụng chưa?

 

 

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