Saathee Raleigh May 2021 by Shukla Entertainment

Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent

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May 2021

23rd Anniversary Issue

IN THIS ISSUE

Who Anointed the French as Masters of the Culinary World?: pg 14 Interstate Water Wars: pg 22 Recipe: Ghee Roast Paneer: pg 72

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Hello Readers! This issue marks Saathee's 23rd anniversary. We began at a dinner table conversation, no business plan, no financing, just an idea. It turned into our first issue, all of four pages, essentially a photocopied folded flyer, back in May 1998. We continued with the support of family, friends, readers, advertisers, and a passion for the print medium. The last 14 months have have been tough, to say the least, for countless businesses and enterprises. We are slowly emerging out of the somber humbleness imposed on us by mother nature with human ingenuity, science and medical advances. We will persevere. The incoming summer promises of normalcy, or at least the beginning of it. Our journey is much like many other small businesses, began with humble means and grown into a viable enterprise via hard work and perseverance. We salute our fellow enterprises, many of whom are our advertisers, and continue our journey to be a valuable source of information and connection for the community. Thank you for continuing to read and support Saathee. Drop us a line with any comments or suggestions. We welcome conversations. See you next month.

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“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

May 2021 Issue # 276 - Saathee.com Editor Samir Shukla (Samir@Saathee.com)

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Ad Design / Layout Cover: Rose Ringed Parakeet Parakeets are very common in India as well as much of South Asia. They are quite adapted to living in the cities as well as rural areas. This one was photographed in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

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Contributors for this issue: Kirit Shukla, Dr. Maha Gingrich, Taige Shukla, Parul Kharod, Shyama Parui, Mo Vidwans, Ahsen Jillani, Lindsey Conger, Balaji Prasad, Charu Tiwari, Rishi P. Oza, & Jalendu Vaidya. Mission: Our goal is to be a valuable source of information for the South Asian community and to be a vital advertising tool for businesses.

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In This Issue

Page 22 Interstate Water Wars are Heating Up

Page 14 Cuisines and Kitchens Everywhere

Page 44 Rich Man Poor Man. The Dollar in Your Pocket

Page 34 Increase your India Knowledge: Dhola-Sadiya Bridge

Content The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14

Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48

Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74

Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18

Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50

Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84

Water Wars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22

Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . .pg. 54

Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . .pg. 86

Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . .pg. 26

College Admissions Insider . . . . . .pg. 56

Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88

Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28

Airports and Mental Health . . . . . .pg. 58

Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88

Increase India Knowledge . . . . . . .pg. 34

Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60

AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90

Increase USA Knowledge . . . . . . . .pg. 38

An Adult Indian Dance Student . .pg. 62

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 92

Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40

News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62

Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 96

Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44

Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66

NASA and SpaceX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46

Recipe: Easy Chana Masala . . . . . .pg. 72

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We were watching a cooking show one evening. The veggies were being karate chopped, stacked and sorted, and sent flying into pans. The chefs ran around like proverbial chickens with their heads lobbed oﬀ. The cameras panning this way and that way, with quick cuts and closeups. I guess that’s needed to make a cooking show more exciting, like some kind of sporting event. It only made me dizzy, and hungry. This was all being done in a “gourmet” kitchen. Just as the sous chef was sousing something and the pastry chef was buttering something, a deep, philosophical question arose in my head. Who anointed the French as de facto masters of the culinary world? People from around the world go to France to “study” cooking. Cooking food is universal, whether done on open fires in a village or in gourmet kitchens. It’s something done globally, multiple times every day. Cooking techniques are passed down through the generations, catalogued and occasionally refined. Yes, learning cooking methods outside of your familial background requires, well, learning. Culinary schools serve their purpose. And the French practically invented the concept of cooking schools. It then made its way to American shores. This is all on Julia Child, an American who trained in France and famously brought French cuisine to America. Millions of housewives of the era tuned in to her TV shows and bought her books. Also, partners in this eﬀort, Hollywood, with its ability to create iconic imagery, characters, and stories, quite a bit of it was France-centric. In the grand scheme of things, what America does, and adopts, the world does. So, you have the French school elevated to a sort of global standard. Commonly used cooking-related terms: chef, cuisine, menu, sauté, braise, a la carte, entrée, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet, well you get my drift, are all French origin. Ah, but let’s face it, no French culinary school can cross knives with a Desi grandma or auntie or a dhaba cook and their time-softened and love-flavored cooking methods, passed down through generations and familial lines. Time stands still as the mustard seeds begin popping in hot oil and pinches of spices begin their heated dance in the pan. This is where magic begins. The base is prepared. A thousand gourmet kitchens continued on page 82

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Georgia Renaissance Festival: Fairburn, GA (May 1-June 13, 2021)

The 542nd birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhacharya will be celebrated on Sunday, May 9, 2021 (4-7pm) at the Hindu Center of Charlotte. The celebration will begin with reciting Path followed by Kirtan, Bhajans, Discourse and Arti. Shri Vallabhacharya (14791531 C.E.) was a devotional philosopher, who founded the Pushti sect in India. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and worshiped Shrinathji form of Lord Krishna. He is also known as Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya. For Details: 704-542-9577 or 704-535-6932. The center is located at 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. Visit Hcclt.org.

Get transported back to the 16th-century of Europe! The 32-acre village will be filled with over 150 artisan craft shoppes, 10 stages of entertainment, pubs and taverns, and food. Laugh out loud at the antics of all the costumed characters, try your skill at carnival games, and enjoy human-powered rides for kids of all ages. The 35th year of the festival will be held at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road in Fairburn, GA. Learn more at Garenfest.com.

LEAF ReTreat: Asheville, NC (May 13-16, 2021) The LEAF ReTreat gives the feeling of having the place to yourself, creating more small groups and connecting you with nature and the outdoors. Stages are open air, smaller, more intimate with meet and greets and a focus on local and regional artists several of whom are helping to design the weekend. Retreats focus on LEAF’s community, specifically honoring Members and fulfilling our mission of building more connections. The ReTreat will be held between May 13 & 16, 2021 in the Black Mountains near Asheville, NC. Find out more at Theleaf.org/festival-info.

Artisphere: Greenville, SC (May 7-9, 2021) Whether you’re a Greenville native or looking to visit for the first time, the 17th annual Artisphere oﬀers a one-of-a-kind experience. From award winning restaurants to some of the most talented artists gathered on one of the quaintest main streets in the south, Artisphere is for all. This mixture of visual, performing, and culinary art will be on display along the streets of downtown Greenville, SC from May 7-9, 2021. More info can be found at Artisphere.org

Plum Hollow Bluegrass Festival: Campobello, SC (May 27-29, 2021) The Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival is dedicated to the innovations made by creative artists breaking new ground with an old music. New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll are all a part of Alternative Bluegrass. Their goal is to also bring together the music industry in the region (VA, TN, SC, NC, GA) to showcase this new format of music-to-music buyers, radio stations, record labels and other industry related groups. The festival will take place between May 27 & 29, 2021 at the Plum Hollow Farm in Campobello, SC. Details: Moonshiners.com/festivals/plumhollow-festival.

Water Lantern Festival: (May 8, 2021) The Charlotte Water Lantern Festival will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 starting at 5:30pm at Symphony Park at South Park on 4400 Sharon Road in Charlotte. The Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that brings friends, families, and neighbors together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Tickets and info can be found at Waterlanternfestival.com/charlotte.

Krishnadham VYO Groundbreaking Ceremony: Apex, NC (May 9, 2021) The Krishnasham VYO will celebrate the groundbreaking and building foundation ceremony for the first ever RTP Haveli with an international livecast to be held on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 10am to 12pm followed by Six Sama-na Darshan from 4pm to 7pm at 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, NC. The Six Sama-na Darshan will be held via Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/88359630171. For details contact Arvind Shah: 919-434-8021 or Gaurang Majmudar: 919-539-3848. Saathee.com

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Community Events fosters community and conversation among filmmakers, film professionals, and the public. This year it will be held between June 2 & 6, 2021. To learn more, visit Fullframefest.org.

Columbia International Festival: (June 5-6, 2021) The Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. Learn about the cultural heritages of more than 80 countries displayed by their foreign-born hosts entertainment, cultural cuisine, exotic through demonstrations and much more between June 5 & 6, 2021. Find out more at Cifonline.org. recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival. In the decades since its inception in 1977, Spoleto Festival USA has presented more than 200 world or American premieres. This year’s festivities will take place between May 28 & June 13, 2021. Get more info at Spoletousa.org.

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Whitewater Center Memorial Day Trail Race: Charlotte, NC (May 29, 2021) Ease into Memorial Day weekend with a Saturday morning race on May 29, 2021 through the Whitewater Center’s trail system. Gather your friends and family and hit the scenery with two distances to choose from, 5 miles and 8 miles, as you run along rivers, ponds, and through the forest. Afterwards, cool oﬀ with some rafting, cold beverages, good food, live music, and fireworks at the Memorial Day Celebration. Learn more at Usnwc.org.

Cape Fear Blues Festival: Wilmington, NC (June 11-13, 2021) The Cape Fear Blues Festival is a weekend celebrating All Things Blues between June 11 & 13, 2021. Enjoy music from headliner Chris Duarte and other bands and musicians like Justin Fox and David Morse, The Jeﬀ Fetterman Band and Randy McQuay. Continue that night and during the weekend with a series of free workshops, concerts and afterparties in Wilmington’s premier blues music venues. The three-day all-blues celebration features live concerts, some workshops, an all-day blues jam and more. Be sure to check out Capefearblues.org/festival for the full schedule of events.

Keep Pounding Virtual 5k: (May 31-June 5, 2021) Created by the Carolina Panthers and Atrium Health Foundation in 2003, the Keep Pounding Fund supports cancer research eﬀorts throughout Atrium Health. By participating in the Keep Pounding 5K, you can impact the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer, while spreading awareness and contributing to vital cancer research programs. This year the Keep Pounding 5K will take on a virtual format. During this virtual “race week” from May 31 to June 5, 2021 be active in honor of the Keep Pounding initiative by running, walking, biking, or completing any physical activity! For more info, visit Fundraise.atriumhealthfoundation.org/event/2021-keeppounding-5k.

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: Charlotte, NC (June 18-Sept 12, 2021) Immersive Van Gogh was created by the world-renowned master of digital art, Italy’s Massimiliano Siccardi, who for 30 years has been pioneering immersive exhibitions in Europe. His installations have been seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris. With the help of 60,600 frames of video, 90,000,000 pixels, and 500,000+ cubic feet of projections, this captivating digital art exhibit merges technology, theatrical storytelling, and world-class animation. This exhibit will be on display at Camp North End in Charlotte, NC from June 18 to September 12, 2021. More information can be found at Vangoghclt.com.

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Interstate Water Wars are Heating Up Along with the Climate By Robert Glennon, the Conversation

Dry times in the West The situation is most urgent in California and the Southwest, which currently face “extreme or exceptional” drought conditions. California’s reservoirs are half-empty at the end of the rainy season. The Sierra snowpack sits at 60 percent of normal. In March 2021, federal and state agencies that oversee California’s Central Valley Project and State Water Project – regional water systems that each cover hundreds of miles – issued “remarkably bleak warnings” about cutbacks to farmers’ water allocations. The Colorado River Basin is mired in a drought that began in 2000. Experts disagree as to how long it could last. What’s certain is that the “Law of the River” – the body of rules, regulations and laws governing the Colorado River – has allocated more water to the states than the river reliably provides. The 1922 Colorado River Compact allocated 7.5 million acre-feet (one acre-foot is roughly 325,000 gallons) to California, Nevada and Arizona, and another 7.5 million acre-feet to Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. A treaty with Mexico secured that country 1.5 million acrefeet, for a total of 16.5 million acre-feet. However, estimates based on tree ring analysis have determined that the actual

Interstate water disputes are as American as apple pie. States often think a neighboring state is using more than its fair share from a river, lake or aquifer that crosses borders. Currently the U.S. Supreme Court has on its docket a case between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado and another one between Mississippi and Tennessee. The court has already ruled this term on cases pitting Texas against New Mexico and Florida against Georgia. Climate stresses are raising the stakes. Rising temperatures require farmers to use more water to grow the same amount of crops. Prolonged and severe droughts decrease available supplies. Wildfires are burning hotter and lasting longer. Fires bake the soil, reducing forests’ ability to hold water, increasing evaporation from barren land and compromising water supplies. As a longtime observer of interstate water negotiations, I see a basic problem: In some cases, more water rights exist on paper than as wet water – even before factoring in shortages caused by climate change and other stresses. In my view, states should put at least as much eﬀort into reducing water use as they do into litigation, because there are no guaranteed winners in water lawsuits.

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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s franchise hit Tiger 3 is currently filming. Emraan Hashmi has been added to the cast while Ranvir Shorey, who portrayed Khan’s handler Gopi Arya in Ek Tha Tiger (2012), will reprise his role in Tiger 3. Shorey did not appear in the 2nd film of the franchise, Tiger Zinda Hai. While writing Tiger 3, producer Aditya Chopra and writer Jaideep Sahni decided to bring Shorey back as the trusted aide of RAW agent Avinash Rathore portrayed by Khan. Director Maneesh Sharma hopes to film some major portions of the movie in Istanbul and Dubai once the pandemic situation improves.

Irrfan Khan’s Son to Debut in Anushka Sharma Production Anushka Sharma’s film company Clean Slate Filmz will produce the supernatural thriller titled Qala that will feature the late actor Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan alongside Tripti Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee. Taking to his Instagram handle to talk about his launch, Khan shared a video from the sets of the film saying, “I’m a bit skeptical about the phrase ‘getting launched’ because the audience should launch oﬀ their seats while watching our film and not any individual actor.” The film is being directed by Anvitaa Dutt. The film will stream on Netflix, no date has been announced. Talking about the film, Dutt said, “Mother-daughter relationships are sacred and often complicated. Qala is a beautiful, heart-breaking story about a daughter who craves her mother’s love.” Saathee.com

Veteran actor Govind Namdev, seen in myriad character roles over the years, will portray Nana Fadnavis in Arjun Rampal starrer period drama film The Battle of Bhima Koregaon, by directors Ramesh Thete-Aashu Trikha. The film also stars Sunny Leone and Digangana Suryavanshi. Namdev told an interviewer, “I’m playing a historical role of Nana Fadnavis who was a strong and wise person during peshwa reign. He is an advisor of a king and guides him on running the kingdom and helps to take wise decisions. It is a very complex character.” The film takes the audience back to the era of the Peshwa regime in Maharashtra two centuries ago. Celebrated art director Nitin Desai will recreate the period piece. The Battle of Bhima Koregaon is slated for a theatrical release on September 17.

Ajay Devgn Directs and Stars in MayDay Ajay Devgn has begun work on his fourth directorial, MayDay. The superstar also acts in this film along with Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh. It is scheduled for release on April 29, 2022. MayDay is inspired by a littleknown true incident, the 2015 episode of a Jet Airways DohaKochi flight that had a close shave due to poor visibility. The flight had 141 passengers and eight crew members on board. 28

Trouble arose when the flight, which took oﬀ from Doha, tried to land at its destination at Kochi but was unable to do so due to poor visibility. The plane was then diverted to Trivandrum where the visibility was equally poor, prompting the pilots to initiate a May Day call. After three failed attempts, the plane landed at Trivandrum airport with only 250 kg of fuel left. However, the minimum a Boeing 737 aircraft should have as fuel reserve is about 1500 kg. A trade expert says, “The incident made news at that point but was soon forgotten. Hence, audiences would be in for a surprise when they’ll see MayDay and realize that it’s inspired from a shocking, true incident. Also, the papers only reported about the incident but didn’t follow up with the case. So one hardly knows what happened later on. It’s an exciting idea that Ajay Devgn has chosen for his directorial venture.”

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Director Milap Zaveri guides the cast of Acharya, featuring Chiranjeevi, Kajal Aggarwal, Ram Charan, Pooja Hegde, and Sonu Sood. Touted to be a socio-political actioner, the plot revolves around a middle-aged Naxalite-turned-social reformer who launches a fight against the Endowments Department over misappropriation of temple funds and donations. Look for it on May 13.

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Confined by her agoraphobia, Anna Fox finds herself keeping tabs on the new family across the street through the windows of her NYC home. After witnessing a brutal crime, secrets begin to unravel and nothing and no one are what they seem. The film features Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, and Julianne Moore. The Joe Wright directed film begins streaming on May 14.

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Most of us may not know that when our child turns 18, much of his/her medical information becomes private and we as parents cannot access it without their permission. Yes, that comes as a surprise to many, certainly did to me and my wife. This is due to the HIPAA laws that were established in 90s during the Bill Clinton Presidency, and they are followed by all the medical facilities since then. So, if a day after your child’s 18th birthday you get into their Doctor’s office and Just before or just after the child crosses 18, here are the suggest that you would like to discuss whatever ailment you child is suffering through, they would politely but firmly three documents that need to be created by the child or for the child so that someone else also will have decline to discuss without the proper the authority to deal with unforeseen authority from the patient, your child. circumstances. Imagine that. The anger and the irritation the parents go through, when A durable Power of Attorney to they hear this, is understandable but the legally document who is authorized to law is to protect the Doctors and other conduct legal and financial transactions medical professionals and it is best just on your young adult child’s behalf. to know it and follow it. Ironically, the A HIPAA Authorization that tells parents still could have the student child healthcare providers with whom they on their health insurance plan but will may share medical information. not be privy to the healthcare A Healthcare Power of Attorney to information. legally document who is authorized to What is HIPAA make healthcare decisions on your The Health Insurance Portability and young adult child’s behalf if you child is Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a incapacitated and unable to make their federal law that required the creation of own healthcare decisions. national standards to protect sensitive patient health I may add that all three documents are equally important information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. There are four generally accepted and should be done as a package. Granted it will cost some different purposes of HIPAA as given below out of which we money if you need an Attorney’s help but considering the as parents of an 18-year-old get affected by the first and the headache, agony and physical upheaval you would go fourth bullets. So, the Doctors or their office are absolutely through in the absence of proper authority bestowed upon right in declining our request if our child, still a child to us, is you (via this package), it is worth it. A person at 18 may have over 18; notwithstanding the fact that it still comes as shock. legal right given by the Law but it may be few more years yet before the proper maturity can be established and displayed Assure health insurance portability by eliminating job-lock during which your assistance and guidance may be needed due to pre-existing medical conditions. and valuable. Reduce healthcare fraud and abuse. Another common scene for students is starting college in Enforce standards for health information. an out of State institution. In that case just make sure that the Guarantee security and privacy of health information. package you have created, duly signed by your child, also Unfortunately, in our democratic world the age for covers the rules of that state. I have noticed that, at least in different actions or activities is different. For example, if North Carolina, many hospitals have their own HIPAA and somebody wants to babysit, the minimum age for that is 12 Health POA forms and occasionally they insist on filling their (also depends upon the State and the maturity of the child), own forms. If your package is handy with you, you can for learning to drive a vehicle it is 16, for being able to vote handover a copy of yours because by NC State’s laws, there and serve in the Armed forces it is 18, for drinking alcoholic are common forms for both that can be used across the State beverages it is anywhere between 18 and 21. Getting married and your Attorney is generally cognizant of that fact. without parental approval is 16 or 18 depending on the State. If you wish to work, it is 16 or 18. But for learning to fire a gun Mo Vidwans and carrying a gun it is different again. If you are renting a car is an independent, board certified financial planner. For details visit, then you are not considered a safe driver unless you are 25 and VidwansFinancial.com, call 984-888-0355 or write to: mpvidwans@yahoo.com Saathee.com

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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Visits India

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Charlotte will soon be included on the list of the largest U.S. cities with a four-year medical school. Leaders from Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health and Wake Forest University have announced they’ve chosen a 20-acre site in midtown Charlotte, at the current corner of South McDowell Street and Baxter Street, adjacent to US-277, for the second campus of Wake Forest School of Medicine. “Through our partnership with Wake Forest School of Medicine, today we fulfill a long-held desire for Charlotte to have a fouryear medical school that will usher in a brandnew era of healthcare education, innovation and social impact,” said Eugene A. Woods, May 2021

president and CEO of Atrium Health. “The significant investments we are making will not only enrich countless lives as we train the next generation of top-tier clinicians but will also be a pivotal economic driver that will propel us forward as we emerge from the pandemic, stronger than ever.” The school of medicine campus will be located less than three-quarters of a mile from Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. “This location for Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Charlotte campus will provide our students the perfect mix of expertise,” said Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag, chief academic oﬃcer for Atrium Health and dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine. “And with the latest technology, whether students are learning in Winston-Salem or this new, second campus, their immersive experience will be second to none. In addition to having the opportunity to learn from some of the finest minds in academia and take part in life-changing research, Wake Forest School of Medicine students and residents will have easy access to the renowned experts practicing at our combined world-class service lines across multiple specialties.” In addition to the location of the medical school, Woods announced Atrium Health has established the Bishop George E. Battle Jr. Scholarship Fund to support the continuing education of those who live in underserved communities. Through an initial seeding of $5 million, the Bishop George E. Battle Jr. Scholarship Fund will benefit those who are in pursuit of a degree in health sciences at an Atrium Health-aﬃliated college or university, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, Carolinas College of Health Sciences and Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. Atrium Health will be engaging the community to match the initial $5 million to create a $10 million fund by the time the first students are seated at the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Charlotte in 2024. Wake Forest School of Medicine – Charlotte is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2022, soon after completion of the zoning approval process. More information at, Atriumhealth.org.

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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition to Make Southeast Debut in Charlotte Lighthouse Immersive and Blumenthal Performing Arts recently announced that art experience Immersive Van Gogh will premiere at Camp North End in Charlotte on Friday, June 18, 2021. “We are thrilled to partner with the producers of Immersive Van Gogh, and Camp North End, to bring this stunning experience to Charlotte for the first time,” said Blumenthal President Tom Gabbard. “This glorious feast for the senses is unlike anything our city has ever seen.” Immersive Van Gogh will be housed in Camp North End’s historic Ford Building, a former Ford factory that recently received a local historic landmark designation. Designed by Albert Kahn of Detroit architecture fame, the Ford Building dates back to 1924 and was once a manufacturing plant for Model T and Model A cars. During WWII, the site was fully built out by the U.S. Army as a quartermaster depot that provisioned Army facilities across the eastern United States. With the help of 60,600 frames of video, 90,000,000 pixels, and 500,000+ cubic feet of projections, this innovative exhibit from Italy’s master of digital art Massimiliano Siccardi merges state-of-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling and world-class animation. “Despite being unknown throughout his life, Van Gogh’s artwork has created a lasting impact through its emotional richness and simple beauty,” said Siccardi. “Both myself and Luca Longobardi are very excited to visit Charlotte and once again bring Van Gogh’s legacy to life in a way that is unique to the city.” Creative Director and Italian film producer Siccardi has pioneered the art form with Immersive Van Gogh and taken it to an unmatched and unprecedented level. Van Gogh once said, “I dream my painting, and I paint my dreams.” The massive digital art experience will run from Friday, June 18 to Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 in Camp North End’s historic Ford Building. Tickets are available at the website below or by phone at 704-372-1000. Admission to Immersive Van Gogh is reserved by day and time with a variety premium ticket options. For more information about Immersive Van Gogh, visit VanGoghCLT.com.

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We begin dance with Namaste (Salutation) just like (Surya Namaskar) sun salutations in yoga. Using the Anjali or prayer hand gesture, we touch our forehead which represents the Ajna Chakra in Yoga. It is the focal point of concentration during meditation and dance practices. And then we bring our hands down to our chest which represents Anahata Chakra, means “unstruck” or “unbeaten”. Even the hand gesture (mudra) for meditation is Arala in both yoga and dance. When I was teaching yoga, I taught these dance hand gestures (Hasthas) to people suffering with arthritis. I also Robin Hancock, a nature meditation guide, joined the team of 40 volunteer taught the Vrikshasana, the tree pose (Standing on one foot), airport chaplains at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to among others, with dance movements to find both inner and provide people with “a piece of calm in whatever storm is going on at that outer balance. Many of the advanced poses in dance require flexibility of body and a systematic way to control the body moment.”(Katja Ridderbusch / for KHN) movements. Out of 108 poses (Karanas), very few can be The guided mediation at Hartsfield-Jackson is designed performed without training in Yoga for flexibility. Even the word Hatha Yoga would mean the balance of Ha to “help people breathe, recenter, step away,” said Hancock, who inherited a love of flying from her pilot father and (Sun) and Tha (Moon) that are part of our dance ornaments that we place as part of our head dress. Dancers need to volunteers at the airport once a week. “I can read people pretty well,” she said. “Many of them balance these two forms representing masculine and feminine energies. We need to have the strength in our carry a lot of vulnerability and angst right now.” Most people are quiet when they come in, and their footsteps while depicting the graceful movements with our bodies are tense. Hancock remembers an older couple who hands. Just like Yoga, dance is now being used as a therapeutic were on their way to Texas for a family emergency. After the meditation, the couple became more talkative. “They were tool for children with disabilities. I taught some movements fearful about what to expect. They were fearful about to seniors to help balance themselves and prevent falls traveling,” Hancock said. “They were fearful just being which is the most dangerous downfall for many. Many specialized therapists, through dance they are providing the among people.” Cattie, the clinical psychologist, said practices such as structure for developing body sense and to learn to express mindfulness, meditation, yoga and controlled breathing can the nine emotions (Nava Rasas) such as disgust, anger, be very effective at thwarting anxiety triggers that are wonder, fear, valor, love, compassion, laughter, and peace. Every child and adult responds to music and dance inherent in air travel. Mental health and well-being were on the radar of naturally. This method and approach are beneficial in airport administrators long before covid, but some services raising the interest level for participation. I know personally that dancing has influenced all aspects were paused because of the pandemic. Now, though, they’re making a comeback. Several airports have yoga, stretching of my life. B.K.S. Iyengar, the famous yoga teacher has once and silent meditation areas. Live music and therapy pet said that “the body is my temple and asanas are my programs are also intended to calm stressed-out travelers. prayers”. Very true! I can easily say the same about dance, As more people get vaccinated, passenger volumes “the body is my temple and dance is my prayer”. This continue to rise and more trips are for vacations and other meditation in motion is a gift given to our culture and many joyous occasions. Still, Cattie expects the pandemic’s mental other cultures around the world. Neither the yogi nor the health fallout to last a while longer. “Covid has seeped into dancer is distracted by the world around them. Both have every crack and every foundation and created so much loss the power of quieting the turmoil of chitta and bringing us and change and fear,” she said. “There will be a huge echo.” closer to moksha (salvation). In her clinical practice, she’s seen many patients who are anxious about rejoining life, with its crowded places and Dr. Maha Gingrich

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stand in awe as chopped veggies join in the fun to become a tasty dish. A classic, simple method used in India going back, likely, millennia. This is not cooking; it is food tradition, it is in the air, an uncodified technique and oldschool flamboyance (dang it, another French origin word). I’m convinced the French stole the idea of “Sauteing” from Desi pan frying. We just didn’t give it a culinary name early enough or have a TV show or Hollywood making films like An American in Mumbai. Other “French” methods are also suspect. No matter. Some of the best meals I’ve had were from food carts or hole in the wall joints or roadhouses and dhabas. Mom and pop joints. Along with home kitchens of friends and family. And that’s that. Don’t need a Paris-trained chef and his crew of sub chefs to have an otherworldly food experience. Just channel old Indian tradition, heat some oil and melt some ghee and the air itself becomes an ingredient, and mouths begin to water. Happiness on Earth. This also holds true for Thai, Mexican, Italian, Cajun, and myriad other cultural kitchens and their particular traditions. Cooking learned over time, honed, and passed down through generations, is the best culinary school of all. Restaurants, dhabas, kitchens, eateries, whatever you want to call them, are best when a sense of home-grown comfort is infused into the food, along with the plating and the Parisian fuss if you will. No disrespect to culinary schools, yes, there is art there, but sometimes the best food in the world is, well, less fussy. What was grandma’s kitchen but a utilitarian gourmet kitchen…spices at the ready nearby, pots hanging on walls, plopping down on the floor as a workstation, if needed, to chop veggies. Yeah, there was no huge refrigerator holding contemporary cooking needs. In her time, folks shopped and bought veggies and dairy on a daily basis. This was when fresh and organic were everyday items, not some type of elite food categories. Ghee was and is the hardy butter and cooking fat, and it doesn’t require refrigeration. Her kitchen even had industrial strength ventilation. Just open the doors and the windows. Later that night, I pondered further upon the purposeful pickiness of Parisian pots, pans, poaching, pairing, and plating so pervasive in our food preparation. I lay in bed, a lovely, single pan and belly satisfying meal cooked by my wife still comforting my entire being. I slept and dreamt of cuisines, kitchens, and places where food is prepared everywhere. The unfathomable varieties of foods and methods of preparation, and perky chefs of dizzying cooking shows, swirling around in my head. The next morning, I woke and cradled my mug of hot masala chai. For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why also craved a croissant.

cauliflower separated, it goes in after the other veggies) and if you want, mix the spices together, as well as the liquid seasonings (tabasco, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce). Start with the roux. In a large, heavy-bottom pot, heat oil on medium-high heat. When hot, add the flour and whisk until incorporated. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for about 20 minutes or until the mixture (called a roux) reaches a dark amber color. Make sure the roux doesn’t burn. Reduce the heat if it’s browning too quickly and starts smelling a bit burnt. Once the roux reaches the perfect color, stir in bell pepper, celery, onion, garlic, and okra. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the veggies are softened, stirring every 15 seconds or so. Stir in stock and crushed tomatoes. Mix until well combined, then stir in cauliflower, spices and seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, Tabasco, liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce). Bring to a simmer and then cook for another 15 minutes or so, until the cauliflower is tender. Serve with cooked rice Stuffed Bhindi Ingredients ½ lb small baby okra 4 tbsp oil 1 tsp. methi seeds 1 tsp. mustard seeds ½ tsp. hing/asafetida For masala 4 tbsp or ¼ cup coarsely ground peanuts 3 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp roasted besan (gram) flour ¼ tsp hing (asafetida) 3 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp cumin powder 2 tbsp red chili powder 1 tsp garam masala 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp amchur powder 2 tsp garlic paste ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste Instructions Wash the okra and pat dry. Remove the stem and slit them vertically. Prepare the filling by mixing all masala ingredients. Stuff each slit okra with the filling. Heat oil in a wide pan. Add the mustard and methi seeds and hing. Place all the stuffed okra in the pan. Toss gently till coated with oil. Cover and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes. Keep stirring gently from time to time. To make it crisp, let it cook for 5 more minutes without the lid.

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1. Arrange these continents in order from most to least number of countries. (a) Africa (b) North America (c) Asia (d) Europe

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2. Filmfare award for Best female singer of 2020 Hindi films was given to (a) Shilpa Rao (b) Shreya Ghoshal (c) Neha Kakkar (d) Sunidhi Chauhan

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3. What animals did ancient Egyptians worship? (a) Cows (b) Cats (c) Pigs (d) Dogs 4. How many US States have no state tax on the lottery winnings for 2021? (a) 1 (b) 5 (c) 10 (d) 15 5. The yellow background signs on roads are (a) Guide (b) Regulatory (c) Warning (d) Informational 6. How many cubes of side = 3”each, can be made out of a big cube of each side = 12”? (a) 64 (b) 48 (c) 36 (d) 27

7. As per The Weather Channel, the hottest temperature recorded in NC in 1983 was: (a) 101⁰ F (b) 104⁰ F (F) 107⁰ F (d) 110⁰ F

Make words using 5 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Plural words are not allowed. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 10+ words = Excellent; 6 to 9 words = Good; 5 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

8. The winner of Superball LV (55) in 2021 is. (a) Tampa Bay (b) Green Bay (c) New Orleans (d) Buffalo 9. During May, a day is celebrated for this loving family member. (a) Uncle (b) Cousin (c) Mother (d) Brother

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10. The highest point in Georgia is (a) Mount Yonah (b) Mount Oglethorpe (c) Jacks Knob (d) Brasstown Bold

Here is a simple quiz. See if you can solve it. No peeking! Match the number in column 1 with letter in column 2 World Religions

Scriptures or Sacred Texts

1. Hinduism 2. Islam 3. Confucianism 4. Buddhism 5. Christianity 6. Judaism 7. Jainism 8. Shintoism 9. Sikhism 10. Zoroastrianism

A. Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) B. Tanakh (Torah), Talmud C. Analects D. Zend Avesta E. Vedas, Upanishads F. The Agamas G. Adi Granth (Sri Guru Granth Sahib) H. Tipitaka I. Quran, Hadiths J. The Bible

Answers are on bottom left. No Peeking. Scholar: All correct; 1st Class: 9 Correct; 2nd Class: 8 Correct; 3rd Class: 7 Correct; Need to improve: 6 or less

Dadaji’s moral stories for kids THE JACKAL AND THE DRUM

There was a dog who was very greedy. He often took food from weaker dogs. One day he was pleased to find a loaf. He took the bread in his mouth and thought, “I'll go a little farther and eat it.” He ran and reached the river. The dog glanced into the river. He saw his reflection in the water. He saw the image and thought that another dog was standing there and that he had a loaf in his mouth. Seeing the bread in the other dog's mouth, he thought, “If I get this dog's bread, I will have two loaves.” So, he opened his mouth to bite the other dog but the bread fell into the deep water. He realized his greed and went back home hungry. Moral: Greed can bring bad results.

Brain Train: 1-E, 2-I, 3-C, 4-H, 5-J, 6-B, 7-F, 8-A, 9-G, 10-D Scholar 1. a, c, d, b 2.a 7.d

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10.d 5.c

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EXCUSE, EXILE, ILEUS LEXUS, SIEVE, SILEX, SLICE, VESICLE

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Clues Down: 1. The fifth month of the calendar year. 2. Having fragrant or sweet-smelling. 3. The largest of Asian cat of genus Panthera. (Bagh!) 4. A type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking.

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5. Present tense third-person singular of BE. 6. Administrative Law Judges. (*) (Plural) 7. Love You All. (*) (Texting) 8. In position and ready for trimming. (Of sail) 9. A person who prevents others from having fun. 10. A province of Canada, Cap. Toronto. 12. Large houses or temples in the Fiji Islands. 14. The devices which are very useful for a particular job. 16. Oxford University Air Squadron. (*) 18. A writer of light or inferior poems. 19. Lack or loss of strength. 22. Frame for supporting something, as an artist's canvas. 25. A worker who operates units that produce fuel gas. 28. Ejection Escape Suit. (*) (US NASA) 30. Praise. 32. To the same degree or amount. 33. The time of light between one night and the next. 35. Skill acquired by experience, study or observations.

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase

37. To give notice ahead especially of danger or evil. 39. I; The self as contrasted with another self or the world.

Clues Across:

40. Goose Bay Airport. (Canada) (IATA Airport Code)

1. A metal mold; The womb, Uterus (Archaic). 6. A poplar tree - cottonwood; means Popular in Spanish. 11. The first sign of the zodiac in astrology. 12. Enid (Mary),1897/1968, British writer of children's books. 13. Merging two into one; Body postures for health/relaxing. 14. A state on the West coast of India, Cap. Gandhinagar. 15. Autobiography. 17. Immigration and Nationality Act. (*) (USCIS) 18. A kind of loose jacket. (French) 19. Copycat. 20. Extra -Terrestrial. (*) 21. One of the rulers of ancient Egypt. 23. Rhode Island. (*) 24. A tackle or machinery fitted for a specified purpose. 26. In a manner or way indicated or suggested. 27. Past tense of eat. 29. An isolated or protruding rock; Cicatrix. 31. Fitted with a band worn about the waist. 34. Service - Oriented Architecture. (*) (Computer software) 36. A back-and-forth or up-and-down movement. 38. The capacity for storing information. 41. Liquid Nitrogen. (*) 42. You. (Texting) 43. Legendary Vedic sage, who drank the ocean. (Ramayana) 45. Indiana. (*) 47. Not any. 48. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, for fasting. Saathee.com

44. American Airlines. (*) 46. North Dakota (*) (solution on page 88)

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WordFind

Math Magic Fill in the empty squares to get = the final given answers. Use the remaining numbers from 1 to 9 only once: Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on page 88)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

Subject: Equipments AXE

FORKLIFT

BACKHOE

GRINDER

BOOMTRUCK

KIT

BULLDOZER

LIFTTRUCK

COMPACTOR

LINE

CUTTINGTORCH

MINIHOE

EZ-BZ TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “RH” - Fill in the blanks)

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase 1. The equilateral quadrilateral.

RH _ _ _ _ _

2. A two-stringed, bowed, Chinese fiddle.

_ RH _

DRILLRIG

MULTIPURGE

3. ‘Old fort’: Bikaner, Rajasthan.

DUMPTRUCK

PILEDRIVER

4. Words that have the same last sound. (In poems!) RH _ _ _

EXCAVATOR

RAM

FILTERPRESS

SPADE

5. A discharge from the external ear.

_ _ _ _ _ _ RH _ _ _ _ HE _ _

6. The basic monetary unit of Morocco and UAE.

_ _ RH _ _

7. The second largest moon of Saturn.

RH _ _

8. A stupid or simple-minded person; idiot. The unused 10 letters spell ??? (answer on page 88)

9. To examine and renew thoroughly .

_ _ RH _ _ _ _ _ _ RH _ _ _

10. The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet; (ρ).

RH _

11. A football stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

_ _ RH _ _ _

12. To visit/drink at a series of bars in an evening.

_ _ RH _ _

13. A river 820 miles long, in western Europe. 14. People located in southern Nigeria. 15. Tempo in music; Taal. 16. Dysentery; loose, watery stools.

RH _ _ _ _ RH _ _ _ RH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RH _ _

17. Queen's Royal Hussars. (*) 18. A drinking cup in the shape of an animal. 19. “_ _ State,” Nickname of N C state.

_ RH RH _ _ _ _ _ _ RH _ _ _

20. Something (such as a movie or song) that is extraordinarily successful or popular .

_ _ _ _ RH _ _

21. A genre of ballroom music and dance.

RH _ _ _ _

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Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

After a very hectic and successful start to the month, the last week may provide some problems. You may be able to solve family-related issues. You should be moving aggressively, also try to remain practical. Be prepared for your enemies as they may retaliate soon enough. You may also face health problems due to a heavy workload. Don’t plan any long-distance journey this month; instead, sit back and enjoy some romance.

Be very cautious this month. Your own people and ideologies may lead you towards major losses. Don’t take any major risks this month. Don’t blindly trust your partners. Things may seem promising at the beginning of the month, but your situation may deteriorate during last week. This is also not a good time for students. You may develop a tendency to not listen to advice.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

A very busy period is shaping up for you. You could beneﬁt through your competitors. A minor misunderstanding with your partner is also possible this month. You may need to make some contradicting decisions to enjoy success. Luck may not help during last week. However, using a practical approach to earning money could bring good results for you. You can enjoy good health but be forced to remain separate from your associates.

The month may begin with problems and misunderstandings; so much so that you won’t be able to follow your usual routine. Things should improve after middle of the month, but problems may not disappear until the end. Don’t dispute with your partner. Avoid any risk-taking this month. You may make mistakes under the inﬂuence of powerful people around you. Focus on planning and doing research work for new projects and activities.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Your health could be a major concern this month. You may create multiple mistakes at your place of work, to which your enemies will try to take advantage of. Try to slow down and focus on routine work for now. Any risk-taking tendencies must be curbed. You may seek help from spiritual means as you feel lost and lonely this month. Don’t get involved in legal matters.

Unexpected ﬁnancial losses and expenses may create stress at the beginning of the month. However, this situation should take dramatic turn starting around the second week. Life may move faster than anticipated. You may be able to accomplish quite a lot this month, particularly some old pending projects. React aggressively with your competitors and be prepared to make quick decisions. This is also a good time for religious study and activities.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) Life is taking major turn for you, as you may have recently experienced an unexpected situation. Misfortune may strike you this month. Any ﬁnancial risks must be avoided. An upsetting event may temporarily tear down your conﬁdence. Drive carefully and watch your health seriously. You can count on positive changes soon. Control yourself and pass the time peacefully. Your overall self-esteem will be a major concern this month.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Destiny will favor you at the start of the month. Try to make all major decisions during ﬁrst half, before experiencing uncertainty at your workplace and problems with your associates. Avoid short trips and plans with friends. You will enjoy good health and peace of mind. You may want to restart and ﬁnish on-hold projects during last week of the month.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Disputes with your partner or associates may force you to change your business strategies. You may not feel happy or comfortable this month. It is very likely that you will react aggressively and create more problems due to stress. Be sure to spend time to fully understand your situation before making any major decisions. Don’t compromise with your ideologies, but also don’t take any immediate action.

Leo (July 23 – August 22) Don’t wait until end of the month to make any major decisions. You may feel constantly active and busy. Also, you may face family related issues during the last week. Avoid reacting aggressively and remain patient. Focus on your work and ignore family issues. Watch your health seriously. Businessrelated travel may bring good rewards for you. Avoid legal disputes and curb your expenses.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

A dispute with loved ones may create major problems during last week of the month, and the involvement of family members may make matters worse. Try to avoid travel. This is not a good favorable time for students. Uncertainty may build fear, so it’s very important that you meditate and try to strengthen your self-confidence. The second half of the month could be a little better than first. Plan to participate in a religious event this month.

You could enjoy good luck this month. However, your own mistakes will create disputes, and a very busy schedule may also contribute to them. Unexpected expenses and frustration may disturb your peace of mind. Your health may decline this month. Try to focus on creative activities and control your temper. Reading or writing should make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

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SpaceX’s HLS Starship, designed to land on the Moon, leans on the company’s tested Raptor engines and flight heritage of the Falcon and Dragon vehicles. Starship includes a spacious cabin and two airlocks for astronaut moonwalks. The Starship architecture is intended to evolve to a fully reusable launch and landing system designed for travel to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations. The HLS award is made under the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP-2) Appendix H Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). In parallel with executing the Appendix H award, NASA intends to implement a competitive procurement for sustainable crewed lunar surface transportation services that will provide human access to the lunar surface using the Gateway on a regularly recurring basis beyond the initial crewed demonstration mission. With NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, HLS, and the Gateway lunar outpost, NASA and its commercial and international partners are returning to the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation. Working with its partners throughout the Artemis program, the agency will fine-tune precision landing technologies and develop new mobility capabilities to enable exploration of new regions of the Moon. On the surface, the agency has proposed building a new habitat and rovers, testing new power systems and more. These and other innovations and advancements made under the Artemis program will ensure that NASA and its partners are ready for human exploration’s next big step— the exploration of Mars.

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Thinking

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However, we don’t always float. So if someone were to urge us to jump from atop a cliﬀ, it is unlikely that we would. Our survival instincts, and common sense, provide the anchor that holds us back from going where the mind can certainly go but where it would be foolhardy for the body to go. The extraordinariness of this is that we don’t have to strain our intellectual powers to do some complex analysis to end up alive. Our common sense comes rushing in, seemingly from nowhere. “You’ve got to be kidding me!” we say incredulously to the huckster who’s attempting to get us to plunge into the gaping void. We are barely aware of it, but we clearly have a hidden autonomous system that unilaterally activates when we contemplate something that is detrimental to our existence, and it steps in to protect us from ourselves. The heavyweight mind So, like Muhammad Ali, we float, at times, like a butterfly - maybe even most of the time - but when the time comes, we rise to the occasion, and, like the indomitable heavyweight, sting like a bee. The irony is that when we think we’re thinking, we float; and when we’re not aware of any conscious thought, we sting. If somehow we could do more stinging and less floating, would that not make us a bit more successful in the boxing ring of life that we have been thrust into? Maybe when we feel safer, we end up floating up like a helium-filled balloon, and it’s only when we’re faced with a real threat is when the genie that is bottled up inside us rises up and scoops us out of harm’s way? Can’t we unlock our private magic genie at other times too, when we’re not quite as much in real mortal danger? There is a lot of fiction out there. The challenge is to keep that fiction from sucking us in and transporting us to some parallel universe where we become unwitting characters in a plot constructed by mysterious and unscrupulous authors. We need to think critically. Or more critically, we need to not think so that our genie can come out if its bottle more often, and do its magic. Avoid opensource, I say. Write your own code if you must, and let it run free!

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Namaskar

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