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China and the US make a deal on the reduction of CO2 emissions

China and the US make a deal on the reduction of CO2 emissions

China and United States, the two countries that emit the largest amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere worldwide reached an agreement to reduce CO2 emissions and fight climate change. They declared this during a joint press release of Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Barack Obama held on 12th November, at the end

Tempura, how to prepare it

Tempura, how to prepare it

In Japan, with the tempura batter is used mainly to prepare seasonal vegetables, shrimps and squids, on rare occasion meat. Tempura is a particularly light kind of frying technique, with which luscious and crunchy food is prepared. And it is easy to prepare, if you know the basic rules to make it.   The batter

Photographer Kenro Izu awarded for improving children’s lives

Photographer Kenro Izu awarded for improving children’s lives

On 6th November, the World of children award ceremony took place in New York, United States. The award was established in 1996 to support and elevate those people who improved children’s lives worldwide, regardless of any kind of discrimination and political, religious or geographical boundaries.   The prize is divided into three categories: the Health

Berlin Wall (1961 – 1989): a photo per year

Berlin Wall (1961 – 1989): a photo per year

Masons, families separated by bricks, barbed wire and mortars. People fleeing and greeting from one side of the wall to the other. Curious, bored and angry soldiers. A hurt, majestic and severe city. And then, on 9th November 1989, an explosion of joy and disbelief. Two worlds in conflict with each other, unite after the

Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti was appointed Director General of CERN

Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti was appointed Director General of CERN

The first woman in 60 years and the third Italian after Carlo Rubbia and Luciano Maiani. Fabiola Gianotti, born in Rome in 1962, was declared Director-General of CERN, Geneva, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research established in 1954. After a year of partnering with the incumbent German director general Rolf Heuer, her mandate will begin on

Halloween, the 10 spookiest songs for an unforgettable 31st of October

Halloween, the 10 spookiest songs for an unforgettable 31st of October

Forget about classics such as Deep Red, Thriller by Michael Jackson and Bela Lugosi’s Dead. Here’s a playlist of yesterday’s, today’s and tomorrow’s creepiest songs.   Bruce Springsteen – State Trooper http://youtu.be/nU5MyNuBdhg Sonic Youth – Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxu5wlgvsEI Portishead – Machine Gun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJeiWYFrio Pink Floyd – Careful With That Axe Eugene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMpGdG27K9o Bat For Lashes – What’s A

Pumpkin and Parmesan cheese croquettes

Pumpkin and Parmesan cheese croquettes

Ingredients 500 g of mashed pumpkin 2 eggs Half a cup of whole wheat flour 2 teaspoonful of powdered yeast 8-10 spoonful of grated Parmesan cheese 2 spoonful of minced fresh rosemary Organic sunflower oil Whole sea salt Black pepper to grind     Preparation Put the mashed pumpkin in a medium-sized bowl. Beat the

Mahatma Gandhi, the power of nonviolence

Mahatma Gandhi, the power of nonviolence

Gandhi means grocer, since his ancestors, before fulfilling important positions, worked as spice sellers. He was Hindu and, in particular, he believed in Vishnu. Mohandas Karamchad Gandhi Mohandas Karamchad Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, western India. In the first 20 years of his existence he behaved exactly like a descendant of a wealthy family:

Women at the wheel: 10 songs that have come a long way

Women at the wheel: 10 songs that have come a long way

In their videos, or in their art, a combination standing out against the contrasts, tones and words used by these female singers. From Aretha Franklin’s jaunt passing through Lana Del Rey’s and Robyn’s partnerships with Jaguar and Volvo as well as the famous journeys of Nina Persson and Alanis Morrissette to M.I.A’s acrobatics.   Aretha

Courgette tagliatelle

Courgette tagliatelle

Ingredients for 4 servings 4 big courgettes 1 lemon 4 spoonful of sesame seeds 4 spoonful of grated Parmesan cheese a few leaves of basil 2 knobs of butter or extra virgin olive oil salt     Preparation Clean accurately the courgettes and cut the ends. Use a peeler to slice them lengthwise (leaving the