The cachapa with cheese and pork is a traditional and very popular dish in Venezuelan cuisine. It is a delicious cake made from tender corn, similar to an arepa but sweeter and softer, filled with fresh white cheese and pieces of fried pork. It is a typical food that can be found in many places throughout the country, from street vendors to the most elegant restaurants. The combination of flavors of cachapa with cheese and pork is simply spectacular and always leaves diners wanting more. If you visit Venezuela, this dish is definitely an option that should not be missed on your list of foods to try.
The cachapa is typical in Venezuela due to migratory and gastronomic variations, both from the indigenous people in the area, mainly the Chaima tribe, and also from a similar food known in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is mainly cooked on a clay or metal griddle known as a "budare". Its original name is written with the letter K, intercalating a P, which would be "Kapchapa". In some records, reference is also made to the word "Tetekua".
You can find it already cooked, in refrigerated preparations, or in powder form ready to mix with water, milk, butter, and sugar.
There is also a variant of the cachapa in a budare called cachapa de hoja. The same mixture as the cachapa is used, but it is placed on tender corn leaves and rolled up for boiling in hot water. When ready, they can be eaten with cream, buttermilk, butter, or cheese, ideal for breakfast with coffee and milk.

source images: https://simplementeveneciuela.blogspot.com/p/gastronomia.html

BREAKING: Julian Assange Loses His Appeal Against Extradition to the US on Espionage Charges

Julian Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to the US on espionage charges. The judgment was handed down privately on Monday at the High Court.

WikiLeaks founder Assange, 51, launched the appeal last June after then-Home Secretary Priti Patel signed an order authorizing his removal.

His lawyers have indicated they will not appeal the decision further, but they have until the end of the week to contest it. If no appeal is launched, Assange will have exhausted his options in the UK courts.

There is still a chance that his extradition could be blocked by a last minute intervention from judges in Europe.

In December, Assange appealed to the European Court of Human Rights.

To halt his extradition now, the European Court would have to issue an emergency injunction known as a Rule 39 order. This allows a judge to effectively block any action until further legal proceedings to decide on the merits of a case.

These so-called ‘interim measures’ are typically used to suspend an extradition, often by asylum seekers who fear persecution if they are returned to their home country. Between 2020 and 2022, the ECHR granted 12 of 161 applications for ‘interim measures’ against the UK government. Most recently, the order was used to stop the deportation of illegal migrants to Rwanda.

Such an order would be extremely controversial and likely be seen as another attack on British sovereignty, fuelling calls for Britain to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.

Source: Daily Mail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12174521/Julian-Assange-loses-appeal-against-extradition-espionage-charges.html

Jokić's passes are an absolute spectacle, transcending basketball and venturing into a realm of pure artistry. His passes leave spectators in awe of the genius unfolding before their eyes. Go Denver!!
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"Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness."

— Ibn Taymiyyah

Blue jeans, white shirt
Walked into the room, you know you made my eyes burn
It was like James Dean for sure
You're so fresh to death and sick as ca-cancer
You were sorta punk rock, I grew up on hip hop
But you fit me better than my favorite sweater
And I know that love is mean (Oh-oh) and love hurts (Oh-oh)
But I still remember that day we met in December, oh, baby

I will love you 'til the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you'll remember that you're mine
Baby, can you see through the tears?
Love you more than those bitches before
Say you'll remember (Oh, baby), say you'll remember
Oh, baby, ooh—I will love you till the end of time

Big dreams, gangsta
Said you had to leave to start your life over
I was like, "No, please—stay here
We don't need no money, we could make it all work"
But he headed out on Sunday, said he'd come home Monday
I stayed up waiting, anticipating, and pacing
But he was chasing (Oh-oh) paper (Oh-oh)
Caught up in the game, that was the last I heard

I will love you 'til the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you'll remember that you're mine
Baby, can you see through the tears?
Love you more than those bitches before
Say you'll remember (Oh, baby), say you'll remember
Oh, baby, ooh—I will love you till the end of time

You went out every night, and baby, that's alright
I told you that no matter what you did, I'd be by your side
'Cause I'ma ride or die, whether you fail or fly
Well, shit, at least you tried
But when you walked out that door, a piece of me died
Told you I wanted more; that's not what I had in mind
I just want it like before, we were dancing all night
Then they took you away, stole you out of my life
You just need to remember

I will love you 'til the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you'll remember that you're mine
Baby, can you see through the tears?
Love you more than those bitches before
Say you'll remember (Oh, baby), say you'll remember
Oh, baby, ooh—I will love you till the end of time
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"Prohibiting cryptocurrency staking is like forbidding a child to play with their favorite toy, how cruel! #TheGovernmentDoesntUnderstandCrypto #LeaveInvestorsInPeace"

What if I would leave Venezuela? Yeah. Just for a walk or to work. But I die in my beautiful country.

Introduction
We cannot live quietly on a simple day in the realm of crypto without noises and turbulence. The market is boring and flat lately, but we have a lot of action with the SEC!
Their purpose and mission is to protect customers' money. In reality, now they are attacking crypto companies without clarity. It is wrongdoing what they are trying to accomplish personally.
Crypto companies beg for years for clear regulations in the crypto sector. You see the EU, have some advance with the MICA framework.
Better to have something than nothing!
Binance vs SEC
The modus operandi is always the same as the SEC behavior. Binance keeps doing business as usual and received a letter stipulating what they have done wrong.
Some crypto traded on their platform from the SEC perspective are considered securities. It is not clear what is the real definition of security for crypto with the regulations that exist today.
We need to have a new and clear framework in place for cryptoassets like tokens, NFTs, etc... You cannot interpret the way you think is right and attack without any notice crypto companies that want to be legit.
Those companies bring innovation with a lot of value for crypto investors. They provide a way for people to purchase, sell, and build wealth easily without the need to think too much.
It is already a difficult ecosystem to master for a typical investor who just wants to have a presence in the crypto realm...
Immediate consequences of this attack from the SEC
From the headlines I check rapidly in the last 24 hours, 700 million was removed from the Binance liquidity. This reaction is people are scared of not being able to access their funds in the worst-case scenario.
What people have not learned!
You just leave crypto assets that intend you to trade. Not assets that you keep for the long term. It is not the first or last behavior like this we are going to expect.
Bitcoin has crashed from this market sentiment. When BTC is in the red, the rest of the market follows the pattern!
We love the volatility!
If you can't handle it, you are in the wrong market...
What to expect next?
This is a legal battle that can take years before something can materialize. Those legal fees from the government are paid with people's taxes...
In the case of Binance, I believe you can reduce the legal fees from your business expense. But I am not quite sure...
This is very costly for a company to battle because you need to hire the best layers. You need to fight with the interpretation of words and laws in place.
The results are years of energy spending, stress, and suffering for the crypto industry.
The US seems to fight for innovation in its territory and make sure crypto is moving to other international jurisdictions.
My perspective
I believe is not good for the whole industry's constant attacks from the SEC entity. No matter what they are trying it will not change the path of crypto penetration and prosperity.
People understand the risk of crypto and if they intend to purchase them. They know the risks and rewards associated with it.
I hope this battle will not last years and both parties can find a fast settlement.
PS: It is my personal opinion and I am not a financial advisor. Always do your own research.

Welcome to China's 15-minute cities, where by law facial recognition is mandatory to get in and leave your neighborhood zone.
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Bienvenido a las ciudades de 15 minutos de China, donde por ley el reconocimiento facial es obligatorio para entrar y salir de tu zona de barrio.

Me and my family have been taking advantage of some foraging lately thanks to the great weather in the UK, and we thought it would be a good idea to share some recipes with anyone who might be looking for some culinary inspiration.



This is also a great way to indulge in the delightful flavours of dandelion and plantain pancakes while reaping the health benefits and saving money. This recipe not only offers a unique twist on traditional pancakes but also incorporates nutritious ingredients that can be foraged or found easily. By incorporating these pancakes into your routine, you can enjoy a wholesome and cost-effective breakfast option.

Health Benefits:

Nutrient-rich Ingredients: Dandelion leaves are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. Plantain leaves are known for their antioxidant properties and contain vitamins A and C.
Digestive Aid: Both dandelion and plantain leaves have been traditionally used to support digestion and promote a healthy gut.
Anti-inflammatory Properties: The combination of spices such as ginger and garam masala in the recipe adds anti-inflammatory benefits to the pancakes.
Gluten-free and Dairy-free Option: By using buckwheat flour (or your favourite gluten free flour) and coconut milk (or your favourite dairy-free milk), this recipe offers a gluten-free and dairy-free alternative for individuals with dietary restrictions.



Cost Benefits:

Foraging Opportunities: Dandelion leaves, plantain leaves, and flowers can often be found in abundance in parks, gardens, and open spaces. Harvesting these ingredients yourself can save you money and provide a connection to nature.
Versatile Ingredients: The dough for these pancakes can be customised with various herbs, spices, or vegetables, allowing you to use up leftover ingredients or adapt based on personal preferences.
Bulk Buying: Purchasing flour, coconut milk, and spices in larger quantities can be more cost-effective in the long run, as these staple ingredients can be used in a variety of recipes.
Reduced Food Waste: By incorporating wild medicinal herbs such as dandelion and plantain that are often overlooked, you can reduce food waste and make the most of what nature has to offer.

By integrating this recipe into your routine, you can enjoy a breakfast that not only tantalises your taste buds but also supports your well-being and saves you money. So why not embark on a culinary adventure and savour the health and cost benefits of dandelion and plantain pancakes?
Dandelion and Plantain Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients for the dough:
• 400 ml coconut milk, FF
• 4 organic eggs
• 250 g buckwheat flour (or flour of your choice)
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
• Handful of dandelion leaves
• Handful of plantain leaves
• Handful of dandelion flowers
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/8 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp fresh grated garlic
• 2 tbsp finely chopped green onion
• 1 tsp garam masala (cumin, coriander, cumin)
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp fresh grated lemon zest

You will need some goos fat for greasing the pan.


Goos fat

Pancakes dough ingredients

Grated ginger and garlic

Chopped green onions
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, add the eggs and a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric whisk for a couple of minutes.

Adding Himalayan salt to the eggs

Whisking eggs and salt
2.Add 100 ml of coconut milk and continue mixing for another couple of minutes.

Adding 100 ml coconut milk to the eggs mixture

Mixing eggs and coconut milk
3.Gradually add the flour while mixing until it forms a fairly thick dough.

Adding flour to the eggs mixture

Mixing the flour with the eggs mixture
4.Slowly add the remaining coconut milk while mixing until the batter becomes smooth.

Adding the remaining coconut milk to the mixture

Mixing the batter until smooth
5.Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in the refrigerator while you prepare the vegetables.
6.Wash, dry, and chop the dandelion leaves, plantain leaves, and dandelion flowers. Place them in a bowl.

Plantain, dandelion leaves and flowers

Chopping dandelion flowers

Chopping dandelion and plantain leaves

Bowl with all chopped greens
7.Finely grate the garlic and ginger and let aside.

Grating garlic and ginger
8.Finely chop the green onions and add them to the bowl.

Adding chopped green onions to the wild greens
9.Prepare the spices spices (white pepper, grated nutmeg, garam masala) and set aside.
10.Once all preparations are finished, add the spices and the green vegetables to the dough and mix well.

Adding white pepper

Adding garam masala

Adding grated nutmeg

Adding grated garlic and ginger

Adding all the chopped wild greens and onions to the batter

Mixing all the ingredients
11.At last add the grated lemon zest and whisk until combine.

Adding the grated lemon zest

The final dandelion and plantain pancake mixture
Cooking the pancakes:
1. Heat a cast iron pan with lid and spread a spoonful of goose fat as soon as it reaches the desired temperature.

Cast iron pan, goos fat and the ready to use pancake batter with spoon
2. Once the fat has melted, pour the pancake batter using a small cup or a spoon, leaving some distance between each pancake. Cover with lid.

Arranging pancakes

Covering the cast iron pan with the lid
3. Cook the pancakes for a couple of minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Carefully flip them using a spatula and then cover with lid.

Pancakes after a couple of minutes of cooking, before flipping them

Pancakes half cooked, after flipping them
4. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a wire rack to cool.
5. Repeat the process, adding another teaspoon of goose fat for each batch, until all the batter is used.

Ready to eat dandelion and plantain pancakes

Optional baking method:


Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and grease a baking pan.
Pour the dough into the greased pan and spread it evenly.
If desired, dissolve 1 tsp of baking soda/baking powder in 20 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and add it to the dough before pouring into the baking tray.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the dough, until it turns golden brown and resembles a focaccia.

Storage and serving:
•The pancakes can be served immediately or cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
•Alternatively, you can freeze the pancakes and enjoy them within two months.
Enjoy the unique flavours and nourishing qualities of these dandelion and plantain pancakes. Whether served fresh or toasted, they are a delightful addition to any mealtime.

May your meal be nutritious and healthy always!

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About The Author:
When I'm not working, you can find me dancing, foraging in nature, cooking or baking healthy meals in my kitchen, spending time with my grandson, working out in the gym, exploring the world of cryptocurrencies, and much more.

Happy cooking!

NASA invites the public to sign a poem for the Europa Mission. Your name will be stenciled onto a microchip and travel billions of miles to Jupiter's moon. Leave your mark on Europa a world of mystery and wonder.

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Waking up this Saturday morning, I didn’t expect that my Bible story about financial freedom will be upvoted by the curators on Hive, LeoFinance, and other front ends, and particularly @leo.voter. Consequently, I got motivated to continue this morning with the third part of this series on The Way to Financial Freedom. I also intend to submit this present article to the Zealy campaign to complete The Writer Quest under Weekly Side Quests.
Before I proceed, let me just share with you the first two articles I published in this series to provide a sense of continuity. I consider this important to consider the specific context I have in mind to avoid possible misconceptions:


The Way to Financial Freedom Part 1


The Way to Financial Freedom Part 2


After providing the links above to my previous article, I now feel at ease to resume the second part of our content in this story taken from the Old Testament. This time, I want to share an overview of three basic principles taken from Exodus Chapter 1 about the evil of tyranny and oppression.
Three Basic Principles
Political oppression is a result of ignorance, vs. 1 -8.
To apply this insight to our time is unthinkable for our generation prides itself on living in The Information Age. But the kind of ignorance I am referring to based on our story is not the lack of technical or professional information, but the absence of historical knowledge. As the popular saying goes, “Ignorance of the past is bound to repeat its mistake.” And this is the kind of ignorance that we see here.
For your information, there is a long time gap between the closing of the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and the opening of the second book, Exodus. During that interval, Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died. And at the same time, Genesis concluded with a moderate size of Israel prospering in Egypt while Exodus starts with a nation-sized Israel suffering slavery in Egypt. And the primary cause of this slavery was ignorance of the past. Particularly, it was ignorance of Joseph and how his God saved Egypt and made its name great. Such ignorance resulted in a risky decision that would endanger the future of the nation. Pharaoh committed not only an erroneous economic decision by enslaving productive people but also placed Egypt in great danger by challenging the God of Israel.
Notice here is the difference between the Pharaoh of Joseph's time and the Pharaoh of Moses' time. Both were kings, but their response to the God of Israel was different. In the case of the Pharaoh of Joseph's day, he acknowledged Joseph's access to accurate secret knowledge, and he honored him and his family, granting Joseph power and authority over Egypt. That Pharaoh bowed down to God's sovereignty and God's word. As a result, God blessed his kingdom.
In contrast, the Pharaoh of Moses' time was ignorant of Joseph and his deeds and oppressed the Israelites with forced labor. Such a mistake was both an economic disaster and a direct challenge to the God of Israel.
We see in this story that ignorance of the past is a very dangerous thing. Many people, particularly policymakers, ignore not only the lessons of the past but also the applicability of God's law in our time. As a result of this kind of ignorance, the world now is in a serious crisis. And instead of returning to God and his law and sound economic practice, civil governments continue to despise either knowing or unknowingly the law of God in their destructive monetary and public policies.
Take for instance the zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP) and negative interest rate policy (NIRP). Such policies were not only punishing the savers but robbing the people of their savings. These policies discourage saving and promote borrowing. As King Solomon said, "The borrower is a slave to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). And so, debt is a form of slavery and it is very popular in our time. Today, the entire global economy is operating based on debt. Nations, corporations, and families are immersed in debt. Debt is the modern version of ancient oppression and slavery.
I think not until our generation will return to the serious study of God's law and apply it to our time, we cannot escape the present crisis. I also believe that the study and application of God's law must first start with Christian families and Christian churches. Through the witness of the Christian Church, society will be changed.
Oppression is promoted through popular political speech, vs. 9-14.
Pharaoh said, "Look, the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country." Something is wrong with this political speech. The King didn't like the Israelites, particularly their growing number. The King was afraid that the Jews might join their enemies and leave the country. And so, to prevent the dangers caused by population growth, war threat, and massive exodus, Pharaoh came up with a solution: slavery.
This is wrong because the Israelites came to Egypt a generation ago as free people. Egypt has been blessed economically through the productivity of the Jews. By making them slaves, Pharaoh was depriving them of their basic human right, to live free. And not only that, Pharaoh expected the Jews to remain productive to contribute to the national economy under tyrannical rule. Pharaoh wanted economic growth despite his violation of God's law. Such public policy would certainly end in disaster.
All the human capital of the Jews was focused to serve Pharaoh's end. It was such a great waste of human capital. Like Pharaoh, many socialists in the past such as Hitler, Mao Zedong, Lenin, and Stalin committed great mistakes by wasting both the lives and the resources of their people under tyrannical rule. Many central planners these days ignore the lessons of the past and they keep repeating the mistakes of the past. These modern versions of tyranny are wasteful and ultimately self-destructive.
Again, as God's people, we must know what the law of God says about these things. Without such knowledge, we will unknowingly embrace ideas that are in reality disastrous not only to us and the society at large but also to the next generation. Only the law of God can give us the wisdom to discern whether a political speech is consistent with the teachings of the Bible or not.
Oppression is justified through unjust laws, vs. 15 – 22.
Pharaoh thought that by oppressing the Jews, their number would decrease. But the Bible said, "The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so, the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites." Realizing that his original plan failed, Pharaoh came up with another evil plan: to kill the Jewish boy infants. However, the midwives feared God and did not obey what the King told them. This is an example of civil disobedience against a tyrannical law. And so, Pharaoh made a wicked law: throw every boy that is born into the Nile. The law has been weaponized to kill infants. Yes, legislators no longer make laws with the outright intent of killing people, but they are done nevertheless in a more subtle way. A scrutiny of many laws in our time, and you will see how destructive they are to life, freedom, and property.
Here, political leaders make laws to justify their tyranny and oppression. The order of Pharaoh was legal as far as Egyptian law is concerned. Without the law of God, there is no way we can say whether such a law is just or not. Nations' laws are under God's law. If political leaders are making laws against the law of God, we as Christians should follow what the Hebrew midwives did. In the New Testament, Peter said, "We must obey God rather than men!" Many politicians these days think that the law of God has nothing to say about public policy, and so they make laws and policies, which are contrary to God's law. Popular examples of these include abortion, same-sex marriage, and the current monetary system. In the eyes of God, these are murder, immorality, and theft. By making these kinds of laws, civil governments have made sins legal.
And so, we see that Exodus chapter 1 teaches us that ignorance of the past results in oppression, popular political speech promotes oppression, and unjust laws justify oppression. This type of oppression did not stop in Moses' time. The spirit of the Pharaoh of Moses’ time still lives especially in a time of crisis where we live right now.
When governments and politicians ignore the law of God and make humanistic laws and economic decisions, nations suffer from a new kind of slavery. Yes, by knowing the truth that is in Jesus, we are now set free from the power of sin, including legal plunder. And one of its most subtle forms is the existing monetary system of fiat currency. To explain the character and nature of fiat currency would require longer elaboration, which is impossible for us to achieve in this short article. What I intend to do is to offer you a way to understand our current situation for you to find a way out of financial slavery. And there is no better way to do that than to understand what is currently happening in the world of finance and technology. And that will be the topic for the next three articles.
Grace and peace!
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