Turkish Education Minister İsmet Yılmaz has said a new national school curriculum will exclude evolution theory but will include the concept of jihad, or holy war, as part of Islamic law in textbooks.
Speaking during a press conference to introduce the new school curriculum in Ankara on Tuesday, Yılmaz said: “Jihad is an element in our religion; it is in our religion… The duty of the Education Ministry is to teach every deserving concept correctly. It is also our job to correct things that are wrongly perceived, seen or taught.”
In reference to the removal of evolution theory from the new curriculum, Yılmaz said it was not included “because it is above the students’ level and not directly relevant."
La cuisson du riz dépendra de la recette choisie. Découvrez les différentes façons de cuire le riz pour agrémenter vos recettes. Tout d'abord, il faut bien laver le riz. Une bonne façon de le faire est de le mettre dans une passoire, dans une grande casserole d'eau. Frottez bien le riz avec la main, puis lever la passoire hors de l'eau et replonger là dans la casserole. Changer l'eau jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit claire, puis égoutter. De cette manière, les grains de sable sont déposés dans l'eau et le riz est soigneusement nettoyé. La meilleure méthode de cuisson pour cuire le riz est la cuisson à la vapeur. Quand il est cuit dans l'eau, il perd une bonne partie de son déjà faible pourcentage d'éléments azotés. Il faut beaucoup moins de temps pour le cuisiner qu'il en faut pour cuire les autres céréales. Comme tous les grains secs et les graines, le riz gonfle à la cuisson et prend plusieurs fois son volume. En fin de cuisson, chaque grain de riz devrait être séparé et distinct des autres, mais parfaitement tendre.
Riz à la vapeur.
Faire tremper une tasse de riz dans une tasse un quart d'eau pendant une heure, puis ajoutez une tasse de lait. Mettez-le tout dans la parie haute d'un cuiseur vapeur ou au dessus d'une bouilloire d'eau bouillante pendant une heure. Il doit être remué avec une fourchette de temps en temps, pendant les dix ou quinze premières minutes. Goûtez avant d'arrêter la cuisson.
Bouillie de riz (méthode japonaise).
Nettoyer soigneusement le riz en le lavant plusieurs fois dans différentes eaux, et le laisser tremper une nuit. Dans la matinée, égoutter et mettre à cuire dans une quantité égale d'eau bouillante, (un verre d'eau pour un verre de riz). Pour la cuisson, une cocotte avec un couvercle approprié doit être utilisée. Chauffer l'eau à ébullition, puis ajouter le riz et, après l'avoir remué, mettre le couvercle qui ne doit pas être retiré pendant l'ébullition. Au début, pendant que l'eau bout, la vapeur s'échappe librement entre le couvercle et la cocotte, mais quand l'eau est presque évaporée, ce qui prendra entre huit et dix minutes, en fonction de l'âge et la qualité du riz, il ne restera plus qu'un mince filet de vapeur d'eau, et la cocotte doit alors être retirée pour la mettre à un endroit où elle ne brûlera pas. Laisser alors le riz continué à gonfler et sécher tranquillement pendant quinze ou vingt minutes. Bouillir le riz de façon classique nécessite un litre d'eau bouillante pour une tasse de riz. Il convient de le faire bouillir rapidement jusqu'à ce qu'il devienne tendre, puis l'égoutter et le mettre à four modéré pour le sécher. Le remuer et l'aérer légèrement avec une fourchette de temps en temps pour le rendre plus sec et plus léger. Il faut prendre garde, toutefois, de ne pas écraser les grains de riz.
Riz à l'orange.
Lavez le riz et faites le cuire à la vapeur. Préparez quelques oranges en les séparant en plusieurs quartiers que vous pouvez couper en deux. Enlever les grains d'orange et les filaments blancs. Saupoudrer les oranges légèrement avec du sucre, et laissez-les reposer pendant la cuisson du riz. Servir une portion d'orange sur chaque portion de riz.
Riz aux raisins secs.
Faites cuire le riz à la façon vapeur. Après avoir lavé les raisins secs, faites-les revenir dans 50 gr de beurre avec un peu de sel et avec un peu de cumin. Lorsque les raisins secs sont gonflés, retirez-les du feu. Dans une casserole mettez une couche de riz cuit, puis une couche de raisin secs au cumin, encore une couche de riz, puis une couche de raisins sec au cumin et à la fin ajouter 50 gr de beurre coupé en dés ou un peu de crème fraiche. Couvrez la casserole et laissez cuire à feu doux entre 10 à 15 mn. Laissez reposer une dizaine de minutes avant de servir.
Riz aux pêches.
Préparez 400 g de riz que vous faites cuire à la vapeur comme ci dessus. Ajoutez-y 3 oeufs frais et placez ce riz dans des ramequins allant au four. Saupoudrez de sucre et passez au four quelques minutes. Servez avec des quartiers de pêches coupées en tranches et du coco râpé.
Riz à la pilaf
C'est la meilleure façon de cuire un riz long grain. Comment s'y prendre ? C'est simple : mettez à chauffer une cuillère à soupe de beurre ou d'huile dans votre casserole. Versez ensuite le riz et remuez à l'aide d'une spatule en bois. Lorsqu'il est translucide, versez 30 cl d'eau chaude, et faites frémir. Salez, poivrez, couvrez et laissez cuire à couvert de 12 à 15 minutes selon le type de riz.
Since you began working for the man (your company), you’ve forked over a portion of every paycheck to the man (the government) in the form of Social Security Taxes. You haven’t had a choice in this matter.
Yes, a few semi-crackpots have told you that you can not pay these taxes if you disavow your SSN, but these types of people usually end up in standoffs with the government in remote locations.
So what exactly are Social Security Taxes? Who do they benefit? Why do you pay them? And where the heck did this policy come from?
You have burning questions and we have answers.
In this article, we’re going to spell out the who, what, and why of Social Security. We’ll answer your burning questions in a way that doesn’t confuse you or bore you senseless.
Sounds good?
Let’s get started.
Question #1: Where Did Social Security Come From?
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Originally the bill was going to be called the “Economic Security Act,” but it was changed to the equally boring “Social Security Act” when it was being evaluated by Congress.
Those guys never have been known for their creativity or liveliness.
Ernest Ackerman received the first payment ever – a whopping 17 cents. Even back in 1935, this was not a particularly large sum. Presumably, he saved this money so he could purchase a single beer after he retired.
The program was already a rollicking success!
Question #2: What Is The Purpose Of Social Security?
Most people think of Social Security as just a retirement program. This makes sense given that you can’t collect it before age 65 without a penalty. But, it also provides some life insurance and disability protection as well.
Let’s say that, God forbid, you are in a terrible roller derby accident. It can happen to anyone.
If you didn’t survive your accident, your dependents would receive benefits from Social Security. If you were severely disabled, you would also receive some compensation through what you had already contributed.
In 2016, approximately one-fifth of the 60 million people who received Social Security benefits were either disabled or dependents of deceased workers.
Now that you have this knowledge, you can go all out in your next roller derby tournament.
Question #3: Who Is Eligible For Social Security Benefits?
If you’ve worked for 10 years or more, you’re probably eligible. In order to receive the minimum income of $1,260 per quarter, you need to have 40 credits (or quarters) of coverage.
There are a few odd exceptions to this. Pastors have the option of choosing to not opt-in to Social Security. Federal employees hired before 1984 can’t participate and railroad workers usually get benefits through a different system.
As long as you don’t fall into one of those categories, you should be solid.
Question #3: What Determines How Much You Receive In Benefits?
The amount you end up receiving is based on the amount you earned over the course of your life. The more you earned and paid in taxes, the higher the amount (not percentage) you receive.
Let’s say you’re a high-flying CEO earning a cool six-figure salary. You will pay a percentage of your salary in Social Security taxes, up to a maximum taxable amount of $118,500. When you retire (or are pushed out by a younger, better looking executive), you will receive benefits based on your earnings and what you paid in taxes.
But here’s the thing: the higher your earnings, the lower percentage you earn in benefits. In other words, if you make 45 percent of the average wage, Social Security will replace about half of your income. If you earn more, Social Security will replace a lesser percentage. It’s a progressive benefit.
As you get older, your benefits will be adjusted based on the cost of living. This is to prevent you from sinking into poverty and being forced to panhandle for change.
If you start drawing benefits early, you will receive a reduced amount.
Question #4: Why Is Social Security Important?
When you see that chunk of change being removed from every paycheck, it can be tempting to think that Social Security is just a waste of your money. But it’s not.
First, it’s an almost guaranteed retirement plan. The Social Security Administration estimates that 97 percent of people aged 60 – 89 receive benefits or will receive them. This functions as a safety net for retirees.
Second, it’s available to all people, no matter how much they earned. Unlike some programs, where you get the shaft depending on your earnings, everyone has access to Social Security funds.
Social Security matters for the United States, especially as the Baby Boomer generation hits the retirement age. Without it, many people would be left high and dry with very little in their bank account.
Question #5: Can You Live Off Social Security Benefits After You Retire?
Unfortunately, Social Security doesn’t pay enough to let you purchase a Lamborghini or a house in the Hamptons. In fact, the benefits are actually smaller than many people realize.
In 2016, the average benefit was only about $16,000 per year. Unless you’ll be living in a shack and eating noodles, that’s probably not enough to survive.
And, to make things worse, the replacement rate for wages is falling. In 2016, Social Security replaced about 39 percent of past wages, but it’s going to fall to about 36 percent in the future.
That being said, Social Security will still replace a significant portion of most people’s income and shouldn’t be discounted.
Question #6: Is Social Security Important For People Other Than Retirees?
It sure is. It matters to a lot of children in the United States. In 2014, more than 6 million kids lived in homes that received some form of social security income. This includes dependents of retirees, deceased workers, and the disabled.
You may not like giving up money for Social Security, but think about the kids. You care about kids, right? RIGHT?
Social Security is also very important for minorities. Why? Because they often have less opportunity to save money and earn pensions. For those 65 and older, Social Security is 90% of income for Asian Americans, 45% for African Americans, and 52% for Latinos.
Finally, Social Security is critically important for women. It’s common knowledge that women earn less than men, take more time out of the workforce, and live longer than men. This combination makes it critically important to women, especially those who survive their spouses. In fact, about 97% of survivor beneficiaries are women.
Question #7: What Would Happen To Retirees If They Didn’t Have Social Security?
Just how important is Social Security to the elderly? Without it, 40% of those 65 or older would be below the poverty line. That is a huge number of people and will continue to grow as the Baby Boomer generation ages.
With Social Security in place, only 10% of those retirees are below the poverty line.
Social Security is really important to a lot of people.
In fact, 61 percent of elderly people rely on Social Security for the majority of their income. For one-third of those people, it represents 90% or more of their income.
Removing Social Security would create a massive problem for those who are relying heavily on the benefits to keep them afloat.
Question #8: Will The Social Security System Continue As Is?
That’s a bit of a dicey question. The Social Security Board of Trustees has said that, unless things change, funds will begin declining and 2020 and become depleted in 2034. When they are depleted, benefits will be paid out a reduced rate.
That reduced rate will start at around 79% and decline to 73% by 2089.
Of course, it’s not likely that you’ll be alive in 2089 unless science finds a way to dramatically increase the human lifespan. However, your kids will be alive, so this does affect them.
Let’s hope they fix things before then.
Conclusion
Clearly, Social Security isn’t a perfect system. It doesn’t have a huge payout after retirement and that payout will probably be smaller in the future. But it does play an enormous role in our society. Without it, millions of people would be in poverty.
Additionally, it functions as a safety net of sorts, so that if something does happen to you, you’ll receive at least some income.
Should you plan on living off Social Security? Of course not. But you can count on receiving something after age 65, and that’s a huge benefit.
Russian hackers did more than just crack open the email accounts of the DNC and Democratic consultants. They also created a host of accounts in social media for the express purpose of spreading “genuinely fake news.” That aspect of Russia’s disinformation campaign is being singled out not only as the most effective part of their 2016 operation, but the greatest threat going forward. But to make it work, the Russians needed help from an American source.
Investigators at the House and Senate Intelligence committees and the Justice Department are examining whether the Trump campaign’s digital operation – overseen by Jared Kushner – helped guide Russia’s sophisticated voter targeting and fake news attacks on Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Russia ultimately had thousands of human agents and many times more automated “bots” busily creating stories that slammed Clinton and boosted Trump. The stories that this cyber army stuck together were not tossed randomly onto the net. They were carefully and directly targeted, often hitting potential Trump voters in the states and districts where they were most needed. A fact noted by the Senate Intelligence Committee.
[Senator Mark Warner] “It’s been reported to me—and we’ve got to find this out— whether they were able to affect specific areas in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, where you would not have been receiving off of whoever your vendor might have been, Trump versus Clinton, during the waning days of the election, but instead, ‘Clinton is sick’, or ‘Clinton is taking money from whoever for some source’ … fake news.
The answer for how Russia effectively targeted specific voters turns out to be … with help.
In Florida, GOP organizer Aaron Nivens already talked publicly (and joyfully) about how he assisted Russian hackers with just such a problem in his state.
… going through what the hacker sent as someone who “actually knows what some of these documents mean,” the GOP consultant said he “realized it was a lot more than even Guccifer knew that he had.” …
More impressed after studying the voter-turnout models, Mr. Nevins told the hacker, “Basically if this was a war, this is the map to where all the troops are deployed.”
And for anyone still pondering the “anything of value” portion of laws against colluding with foreign powers in an election, Nivens fills in that blank.
At another point, he told the hacker, “This is probably worth millions of dollars."
Nivens helped the Russians determine the value of the documents, and showed them how to weaponize the district level models for maximum damage. Did Kushner play this role at a national level?
The Russians targeted women and African-Americans in two of the three decisive states, Wisconsin and Michigan, “where the Democrats were too brain dead to realize those states were even in play,” Warner said. Twitter’s and Facebook’s search engines in those states were overwhelmed, he said, meaning they couldn’t discern fake news from real news.
Turkish authorities have transferred the ownership of churches, houses of worship and cemeteries that have belonged to the Syriac community for over 1,600 years to Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) as part of a process of liquidation in Mardin province.
According to a story in the Agos daily on Friday, after Mardin became a metropolitan municipality in 2012 the Mardin Governor’s Office established a liquidation committee that transferred numerous properties of the Syriac community, such as churches, monasteries and cemeteries, to public institutions.
Properties belonging to the Syriac community that earlier were under the legal entity of villages were transferred to the Diyanet after those villages became neighborhoods under the 2012 legislation.
The Mor Gabriel Monastery Foundation appealed the decision but was rebuffed by the liquidation committee.
Kuryakos Ergün, chairman of the Mor Gabriel Monastery Foundation, told Agos that dozens of churches and monasteries had been transferred first to the Treasury and then to the Diyanet. He also added that cemeteries have been handed over to the Metropolitan Municipality of Mardin.
Main opposition Republican People’s Party Istanbul deputy Selina Doğan has criticized the seizure of Syriac assets by Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs and said she was worried the same could happen to other minorities in Turkey, the Diken news website reported on Tuesday.
Doğan, who met with Syriac community representatives in Mardin, expressed concern about the confiscation and said: “We are worried that what is happening today with the Syriacs will be extended to other minority groups. We want justice for all minorities.”
Doğan added that seizing the property of the Syriac community contravened the agreement of Lozan (Lausanne), which ensured the property of various ethnic, religious and cultural communities in Turkey.
Renate Sommer, a member of the European Parliament from the Christian Democratic Union, part of the European People’s Party, also harshly criticized the decision and said the Syriacs were at risk of being wiped out in Turkey.
Syriacs living in southeastern Turkey are considering moving back to Europe after their assets, including churches were seized by the Treasury, Gazete Karınca reported. Following the confiscation of their properties, many Syriacs, one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, are temporarily returning to Europe to live together with their families and they are asking for a peaceful atmosphere to be ensured for these returns not to be permanent.
