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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Moment TV daredevil Guy Martin makes savage war weapon napalm as he tours Vietnam 50 years after fall of Saigon
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY motorbike racer Guy Martin tried his hand at making napalm as he headed to Vietnam to mark 50 years since the end of the war. For the latest "Our Guy in…" Channel 4 series, Guy travelled from Hanoi in the north of the country Ho Chi Minh city in the south and saw first hand the legacy of a war that claimed more than 1.3million lives. 11 The US deployed terrifying weapons such as napalm - a fearsome mixture of chemicals used to burn through miles of thick jungle 11 Mixing a small amount of its components, Guy was able to see the weapon behind some of the most horrific imagery that defined the Vietnam War Credit: Alamy 11 South Vietnamese forces follow terrified children after a napalm attack Credit: Instagram Speaking exclusive to The Sun, Guy said: "They're all looking forward, they're not dwelling on the past, and they're not letting the war define them. It just blew me away." The war between the communist North and western-aligned South intensified in 1965 when the US committed serious force over fears that Soviet influence was spreading in the region. After eight years of intense fighting, the US finally withdrew in 1973 and in 1975 evacuated the country once and for all, when Communist forces surrounded the country's embassy in the country's capital of Saigon, since renamed Ho Chi Minh city. In total, 58,000 American troops were killed - over half of whom were aged just 18. Guy took a Soviet-era motorbike down the route of the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail, a supply route used by the Viet Cong communist guerrillas. It proved crucial in giving them the upper hand over the much more technologically advanced Americans. More than a million tonnes of supplies were transported via the trail, often using nothing more than pushbikes and improvised bridges to cross rivers. But limited resources and a deep knowledge of the landscape made the Vietnamese skilled engineers, and experts at creating boobytraps that would prove devastating to the Americans. In response, the US deployed terrifying weapons such as Napalm - a fearsome mixture of chemicals used to burn through miles of thick jungle. Mixing a small amount of its components in a jar, Guy was then able to see for himself the weapon behind some of the most horrific imagery that defined the war. He said: "That is the worst weapon. Absolutely horrible. "The fire would be that intense, it'll drag oxygen from wherever it can get it, so it'll suffocate whoever's in the building. "The heat would be a thousand degrees. You're not lasting long." Another weapon used with devastating effect by the United States was a herbicide called Agent Orange, designed to destroy vegetation in an attempt to deprive the Vietnamese of cover. 11 Guy paid a visit to Son, a lecturer who is battling the devastating impact of a herbicide called Agent Orange 11 A helicopter sprays Agent Orange on a dense jungle Credit: Instagram/Chloe ferry 11 Guy visited Vietnam to mark 50 years since the end of the war Like the millions of bombs dropped, its legacy can still be felt today. Guy paid a visit to Son, a maths and computer programming lecturer who is one of those battling the effects today. His father was in the north Vietnamese army, and at one point during the war found himself soaked in the liquid dropped from an American plane. Tests conducted years later confirmed he had been poisoned, and he passed away from cancer in 2006. The genetic damage caused by the chemical has left Son born with birth defects and unable to walk. Guy said: "They used the same weed killer than they use to kill the weeds on the side of the road, but it was 20 times stronger. 'And the landmass that they covered was bigger than Wales.' 11 Phan Thi Kim Phuc, 9, bearing the scars of a napalm strike two months earlier in 1972 11 Nine-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc is comforted by her mother in 1972 two days after a napalm attack on her village 11 Dao Van Loi, 69, holds his daughter who suffers from disability problems as a result of Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War An estimated 3 million Vietnamese are still affected by its aftermath. In one month alone, the US dropped as many bombs on Vietnam as it during the entire Second World War. Many of them failed to explode on impact, meaning that acres of the country remain highly-dangerous no-go zones. In total, more than 100,000 people in the country have died since the end of the war as a result of left-over explosives. Guy joined the frontline of the effort to clear the countryside as he headed out with a team of charity workers. 'People are still getting killed because of unexploded mines and fields,' Guy said. 'They've been at it for 30-odd years, just working their way through the fields, using the metal detectors to find the mines and bombs, and then doing a controlled explosion,' Guy added as he reflected on joining in the operation. 'It was great to be part of.' After heading out into the field with metal detectors, Guy and the team came across three unexploded bombs in the small area they were sweeping. A controlled explosion is then performed once the device is wrapped in sandbags, the detonation cord dragged out to a safe distance, and locals warned to clear the area. Guy was then shown how to use the detonation switch, and after a countdown from ten, triggered the explosion. 'There was muck and stuff flying everywhere,' he said. 'And this was a daily occurrence.' Our Guy in Vietnam airs on Channel 4 at 9pm, Sunday June 1. 11 Bombs with a mixture of napalm and white phosphorus jelly dropped by Vietnamese AF Skyraider bombers explode
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Moment TV daredevil Guy Martin makes savage war weapon napalm as he tours Vietnam 50 years after fall of Saigon
LEGENDARY motorbike racer Guy Martin tried his hand at making napalm as he headed to Vietnam to mark 50 years since the end of the war. For the latest "Our Guy in…" Channel 4 series, Guy travelled from Hanoi in the north of the country Ho Chi Minh city in the south and saw first hand the legacy of a war that claimed more than 1.3million lives. Advertisement 11 The US deployed terrifying weapons such as napalm - a fearsome mixture of chemicals used to burn through miles of thick jungle 11 Mixing a small amount of its components, Guy was able to see the weapon behind some of the most horrific imagery that defined the Vietnam War 11 South Vietnamese forces follow terrified children after a napalm attack Credit: Instagram Speaking exclusive to The Sun, Guy said: "They're all looking forward, they're not dwelling on the past, and they're not letting the war define them. It just blew me away." The war between the communist North and western-aligned South intensified in 1965 when the US committed serious force over fears that Soviet influence was spreading in the region. After eight years of intense fighting, the US finally withdrew in 1973 and in 1975 evacuated the country once and for all, when Communist forces surrounded the country's embassy in the country's capital of Saigon, since renamed Ho Chi Minh city. In total, 58,000 American troops were killed - over half of whom were aged just 18. Advertisement Read more on Guy Martin Guy took a Soviet-era motorbike down the route of the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail, a supply route used by the Viet Cong communist guerrillas. It proved crucial in giving them the upper hand over the much more technologically advanced Americans. More than a million tonnes of supplies were transported via the trail, often using nothing more than pushbikes and improvised bridges to cross rivers. But limited resources and a deep knowledge of the landscape made the Vietnamese skilled engineers, and experts at creating boobytraps that would prove devastating to the Americans. Advertisement Most read in News TV In response, the US deployed terrifying weapons such as Napalm - a fearsome mixture of chemicals used to burn through miles of thick jungle. Mixing a small amount of its components in a jar, Guy was then able to see for himself the weapon behind some of the most horrific imagery that defined the war. He said: "That is the worst weapon. Absolutely horrible. "The fire would be that intense, it'll drag oxygen from wherever it can get it, so it'll suffocate whoever's in the building. Advertisement "The heat would be a thousand degrees. You're not lasting long." Another weapon used with devastating effect by the United States was a herbicide called Agent Orange, designed to destroy vegetation in an attempt to deprive the Vietnamese of cover. 11 Guy paid a visit to Son, a lecturer who is battling the devastating impact of a herbicide called Agent Orange 11 A helicopter sprays Agent Orange on a dense jungle Credit: Instagram/Chloe ferry Advertisement 11 Guy visited Vietnam to mark 50 years since the end of the war Credit: Damien Storan/PA Wire Like the millions of bombs dropped, its legacy can still be felt today. Guy paid a visit to Son, a maths and computer programming lecturer who is one of those battling the effects today. His father was in the north Vietnamese army , and at one point during the war found himself soaked in the liquid dropped from an American plane. Advertisement Tests conducted years later confirmed he had been poisoned, and he passed away from cancer in 2006. The genetic damage caused by the chemical has left Son born with birth defects and unable to walk. Guy said: "They used the same weed killer than they use to kill the weeds on the side of the road, but it was 20 times stronger. 'And the landmass that they covered was bigger than Wales .' Advertisement 11 Phan Thi Kim Phuc, 9, bearing the scars of a napalm strike two months earlier in 1972 11 Nine-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc is comforted by her mother in 1972 two days after a napalm attack on her village 11 Dao Van Loi, 69, holds his daughter who suffers from disability problems as a result of Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War An estimated 3 million Vietnamese are still affected by its aftermath. Advertisement In one month alone, the US dropped as many bombs on Many of them failed to explode on impact, meaning that acres of the country remain highly-dangerous no-go zones. In total, more than 100,000 people in the country have died since the end of the war as a result of left-over explosives. Guy joined the frontline of the effort to clear the countryside as he headed out with a team of charity workers. Advertisement 'People are still getting killed because of unexploded mines and fields,' Guy said. 'They've been at it for 30-odd years, just working their way through the fields, using the metal detectors to find the mines and bombs, and then doing a controlled explosion,' Guy added as he reflected on joining in the operation. 'It was great to be part of.' After heading out into the field with metal detectors, Guy and the team came across three unexploded bombs in the small area they were sweeping. Advertisement A controlled explosion is then performed once the device is wrapped in sandbags, the detonation cord dragged out to a safe distance, and locals warned to clear the area. Guy was then shown how to use the detonation switch, and after a countdown from ten, triggered the explosion. 'There was muck and stuff flying everywhere,' he said. 'And this was a daily occurrence.' Our Guy in Vietnam airs on Channel 4 at 9pm, Sunday June 1. Advertisement 11 Bombs with a mixture of napalm and white phosphorus jelly dropped by Vietnamese AF Skyraider bombers explode 11 Le Thi Nhon (right), 24, and her younger sister Le Thi Hoa, 15, both victims of Agent Orange used during the Vietnam War Credit: Instagram
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Pierce Brosnan On His "MobLand" Accent
Pierce Brosnan has spoken out about his polarising accent in the TV series MobLand. Although he was born and raised in Ireland, many viewers have been left feeling a little unconvinced by Pierce's Irish twang in the hit TV show, having been more used to hearing him performing with an English accent in the likes of Mrs Doubtfire, Mamma Mia! and the James Bond franchise. One critic in The Irish Times, for example, described Pierce's accent in MobLand as a 'horror for the ages', while The Independent 's review called it 'preposterous'. Speaking to Radio Times, Pierce explained that because his own accent is 'very soft', his character's is 'a million miles away from me'. Pierce also claimed that he told his MobLand dialect coach that he 'needed a Kerry accent, so he gave me the name of a man and I Googled the guy and that was it'. 'I just gave it full tilt,' he claimed. Digital Spy also reported that Pierce told Today FM: 'Last summer I spoke to Guy [Ritchie, the creator of MobLand ] for the first time about [the character's Irish accent] and having read the five episodes he said not to worry about it. '[He said], 'We'll just do it 15 minutes on the day, clear your mind, we'll sort it out, don't worry about it'. Of course, I put the phone down and did worry about it! 'Five weeks later I was on the set with Tom Hardy and Guy, first day, important dialogue, important information and he just said, 'more Irish, more Irish'.' MobLand sees Pierce sharing the screen with Tom Hardy, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt and Helen Mirren, with whom he also co-stars in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of the best-selling novel The Thursday Murder Club. The 10-part drama has been generally well-received by critics, with no official word yet on whether a second season could be on the cards.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
27 Actually Not-Boring Father's Day Gifts From Cratejoy
A Comma Vintage clothing subscription box for the dad who's an adventurous dresser and is always expanding their wardrobe. So *that's* where you got your incredible sense of personal style from. Dad will answer a styling survey and get sent a box of vintage clothes that are just his style (and a few fun little extras like postcards and comic books) sent right to his door. Promising review: "My new favorite tees!! Stoked to get this as a gift from my fiancé. So hard to find quality pieces thrifting these days. If I saw these at a shop in person, I would definitely buy for myself. Much easier to have it sent right to your doorstep." —Joshua $59.99 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A Scotch whiskey box so he can enjoy not one but *two* hand selected varieties of his all-time favorite liquor every month. No better way for him to relax at the end of a long day like popping his feet up and sipping on this lovely gift. A nosing glass is included in 3-month subscriptions and above. Promising review: "I'm absolutely loving the Single Cask Club! Each month, I get to try two unique single cask whiskies with expert tasting notes and videos from Guy. The selection is always surprising and delicious. The whole experience feels like a treat. Highly recommended for any whisky enthusiast or someone in the beginning of a scotch adventure!" —JamiePrice: $32.28 per box (also available in 3-, 6, and12-month subscriptions) A tinned fish box if your dad is snacky to the max and all in on the recent tinned fish trend. I mean, what could beat a variety of these salty little treats arriving directly to his door, ready to be spread on some crackers or slices of toasted bread? Promising review: "Wow. I can't believe it. After 42 years I've finally become a member of the Tinned Fish Club! This was just the best gift. I always knew something was missing. Something was off. Now I am complete. Btw, my first box had sardines, sprats, and tuna. I ate them all on baguette slices. Honestly I don't know what I'll do waiting weeks for my next scheduled shipment." —Bradley $39 per box (also available in 3- and 6-month subscriptions) A subscription box from Steel To Reel Club that comes with a curated batch of survival and outdoor gear, because it's as simple as this: Dads love gear! The Steel To Reel team are avid campers, hunters, fishers, and hikers, so consider their picks recommendations from fellow outdoor lovers. Promising review: "As a survivor elite subscriber, I feel A LOT more confident in my ability to get through a bad situation. Getting this gear and educating myself on its uses has been amazing. I highly recommend everyone grab a box." —Benjamin $66.99+ per box (available in two versions; also available in 3- or 12-month subscriptions) A MyBean coffee box if his favorite thing in the world is a fresh cup of joe in the morning, preferably alongside the newspaper. Each box comes with two single-origin varieties sourced from environmentally conscious farms, each with tasting notes, brewing tips, and fun facts. Promising review: "I got this as a gift for my husband and am very impressed. The presentation is minimal and lovely. Not a huge waste of paper and everything is recyclable. Very high quality and ethically sourced coffee. I love how the inside of the box describes the coffee being received instead of another slip of paper. It shipped within five days of my order as promised. Most importantly, the coffee is delicious!" —Amber $32.99 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions) An Escape the Crate subscription box to transport them to their favorite place — an escape room — without having to leave the comfort of home. Each monthly challenge comes with the puzzles, props, riddles dad can't get enough of as well as a digital component I'm sure you'll be happy to show him how to use when you give it to him. Promising review: "We have been doing Escape the Crate adventures now for over a year, and they are always a lot of fun. We are constantly amazed by the ability of the designers to create new and different puzzles." —Carina $29.99 per box (also available in 2-, 4-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A monthly tea subscription so your pop can make the perfect cuppa whenever he pleases. Choose between black or herbal boxes — or a variety for the dad who loves all tea. All the boxes come with three varieties so he can do a good old fashioned taste test and see which he likes best. Each box has enough loose-leaf tea to make roughly 25-30 review: "I loved receiving my first box. The packaging is beautiful, and the handwritten note was a wonderful touch. The best part is that the tea tastes fantastic! I look forward to receiving this every month!" —Mimi $17.39 per box (available in black, herbal, or variety pack; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) An explore local box to keep your travel-loving dad happy until his next getaway. Each box spotlights a different US city and sends locally-made products along with a watercolor map of the month's city. Could be some serious inspo for his next trip, and hey, maybe you'll even get invited! Promising review: "Wonderful collection of handmade products from different parts of the United States. Packaging is modern with great colors! Would be a great gift this holiday season!" —Kelly $45 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A charcoal drawing box that comes with everything he needs to draw and frame two charcoal works, along with detailed instructions via video tutorial for two specific images every month. It's beginner friendly, so consider it the perfect gift for the dad who has an artistic impulse but hasn't had the time or energy to get started. It's never too late! Promising reviews: "I went into this with a very open mind as I am not an artist and wanted to try something new. I started out nervous and thought, at least I would have a good 'nailed it' fail picture to laugh about in the end. The artist is so super talented and a very good instructor, as I was so proud of the results. Even better ye,t the entire experience was so relaxing and positive. What a wonderful box and well worth the cost." —Kathy"This is so much fun. He's so easy to follow. You have everything in the pack to make a great picture. It's totally suitable for framing and something I'm proud to have made." —JenniferPrice: $44.98 per box for a 3-month subscription (also available in 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A cocktail kit he'll look forward to arriving each month because it means he gets to play bartender for all of his friends. The box comes with everything he'll need to make up to eight cocktails *including* the booze (a lot of kits give you everything but the actual alcohol). Cross "liquor store" off the to-do list. Promising review: "I've been a subscriber for years, and always look forward to my monthly delivery and trying the cocktails, first by myself, and now with friends each month. I am always impressed with the drinks. They are never too sweet or syrupy and are always packed with flavor. I've had some amazing cocktails that easily surpass most restaurants and bars, and on the level with establishments that pride themselves on their mixology. Between the great drinks, reasonable pricing, and great customer service, I cannot recommend Cocktail Courier enough!" —Michael $75 per box (available in a non-alcoholic version; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A tie-and-sock subscription that comes in bold and classic varieties so any style dad can enjoy some new accessories to rock at the office and beyond. They even offer your choice of bowties, skinny ties, OG neckties, or silk ties so you can ensure he gets something he'll actually wear and love. You get one tie and one pair of socks per review: "My wife purchased a membership for the Spiffster Tie Club, and I really enjoy getting a new tie every month. The quality is impeccable, and I've received a lot of compliments on my tie collection. I absolutely love it." —Manuel $18.95+ (available in six types and three styles; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A crow befriending box so your eccentric father can finally make it official with his favorite odd-ball birds. He's been telling you crow facts for years. Now he can get to know them even better, thanks to this box of their favorite goodies. Price: $24.99 per box (also available in a 3-month subscription) A vintage vinyl box that'll send six vintage records so he can keep growing the collection he's been working on for decades. He'll choose from seven genres, so he can get music he'll *actually* want to listen to, or he can go for a mystery box if he prides himself on his eclectic taste. Promising review: "This was a super cool and original gift that I got for my husband for Christmas! It was fun to be surprised each month with albums in our selected genre! The company had been great to work with and very responsive to my questions! Thank you!" —Melanie $31.99 per box (available in eight genre options; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A plant box for the green-thumbed dad who believes you can never have enough houseplants. The box comes with — eeeee! — a new plant, of course, but it doesn't stop there. Soil, care instructions, and a cute decorative pot are all included as well. Promising review: "I enjoy plants and gardening, so I figured I'd give this box a try and OMG YES! I get so excited every month for my new plant, and I've even gotten my husband into it. I didn't even get to open my last box, he opened and set it up before I got home. 😂 It's a great way to expand your plant collection and learn about new plants. Comes with everything you need, packed nicely with a simple care guide. Will definitely be renewing!" —StephaniePrice: $50 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A handmade-soap box for the dad who enjoys the finer things and, not to brag, is great at washing his hands. The small batch soap is made with shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, coconut milk, and is one of those tiny little upgrades that will make his everyday a little better. Promising review: "Like others, I bought this soap for gifts and ended up keeping it and using it myself. Now I am obsessed with it! I love everything about it. It is beautiful (I almost don't want to use it, it's so pretty!), it suds up amazingly well and smells divine. This review and my next purchase are long overdue!" —Robyn $10+ per box (available with one, two, or three bars and in 3- and 6-month subscriptions) A puzzle box to give your analog father the thrill of a lifetime every single month. If you have a "these phones are ruining society dad," a dad who can really lock in, or just a dad who enoys the simple things, voila! The puzzles will either have 500 or 1,000 review: "My fiancé loves puzzles, and this was the perfect gift for him. He was so surprised and has recommended this subscription to all of his other puzzle-loving friends." —Mary $33.87 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A comics box that comes with a whopping 16 (!!!) comics, some of which could even date back 30 to 40 years. Cool! Give the company a heads up what your dad's favorite characters are, and they'll try to include them in the order, making it extra special. Promising review: "Amazing blend of comics. Seller puts a lot of thought into each box, and you get big-name comics." —Amber $32 per box (also available in 3-month subscriptions) A Box of Matter for the science lover that comes with all kinds of cool scientific collectibles for him to check out and show off. That's right. Dinosaur teeth, crystals, and historic artifacts are all on the table, all with detailed research cards he'll memorize, of course. Promising review: "This is really one of the best subscription boxes I've ever had. My kids and I look forward to it arriving so we can add everything to our growing collection and read about all the unique items. You never know what you're going to get but it's all going to be exciting to learn about, handle, and use. It's like getting your own little museum exhibit delivered every month (but none of it's behind glass!). So glad I found out about Stemcell; it's my new go to shop for gifts for my science loving family!" —David $44.95 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A Jerky Snob subscription because jerky is the most dad snack around, hands down. Treat him to two, four, or eight bags per month, all in different meats, flavors, and spice levels. You'll get sent different kinds of jerky each month featuring a wide variety of flavors, textures, meats, spices, and more. All the jerky is free of MSG, nitrates, nitrites, or HFCS. Plus, you can let them know if you have any dietary restrictions (such as no pork).Promising review: "Tasty fun; my husband really enjoys. This is a great investment because jerky is a must-have in our pantry. The whole family wants to snack on these. May have to order larger quantities!" —Laurie KPrice: $15.99 per box (available with two, four, or eight bags; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) An international snack box so he can crunch around the world on all types of goodies he's never heard of. For the dad with a spirit of adventure and an always-grumbling tummy. Promising review: "My kids get so happy every time our treats box arrive. We're very curious to see what country each month will bring and we always enjoy the facts and description cards as well. Definitely worth the wait every month." —Cindy $21.95 per box (available in standard or premium versions; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A Grill Masters Club subscription for the man who can never spend enough time out at the BBQ. Each box comes with five BBQ items, such as sauces, dry rubs, marinades, or grilling accessories, as well as two recipes so he can have new favorites on rotation along with his signature dishes. Promising review: "On the Rocks bourbon/blood orange pepper is marinated steak and chicken with it and seared on a hot grill, they were first class!!! Hot pepper bacon jam is WOW!!! It took grilled burgers to the next level!!! Rub and sauces are next on Baby Backs on my Big Green Egg. Great stuff!!" —Jake $49.99 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A mystery society kit that will have the mystery and crime show-loving dad jumping for joy. Each box has its own "investigation" that mixes escape room and murder mystery elements that he can solve solo or with up to four people. Should keep him busy for a while! Promising review: "We love these boxes! Many of the boxes are totally different and unique, like '80s-themed, carnival-themed, etc. We have played with two people all the way up to six, and it's always fun. Some of the puzzles are easier if you write directly on the pages; we found that clear page protectors and wet erase markers work perfectly to keep the originals blank! That way we can give the box away when we're done with it." —Leyna $34.99 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A 'gnome of the month' box if words that come to mind when you think of dad are "zany," "creative," and "whimsical." Each gnome has its own personality, and I'm sure Dad will get a kick out of every last one of them. Each gnome is anywhere from 6 to 16 inches tall and can be places indoors or out. Promising review: 'Pleasantly surprised! I just received my first introduction box, and I couldn't be happier. My gnome is adorable, and all the little extras included in the box just made this box special. I have had many subscription boxes, and this is one of the few where I was actually as excited after opening it as I was waiting for it to arrive. Usually, I have a little bit of buyer's remorse but not with this box. It is a box that I feel confident recommending to someone else.' —SonjaPrice: $40 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A Spice Madam box that'll have your chef'y dad jumping for joy now that he gets to try so many new-to-him flavors. Each month he'll get a box themed around a different country containing spices from the region, as well as five to six recipes he can make with them. Can I invite myself over for dinner one night, please? It comes with enough spices to make the included recipes for up to eight people, along with a postcard and review: 'Do it! I was searching for quick, healthy, international recipes to expand my family's dinner experience and found Spice Madam. This product brings me so much happiness each month. The boxes are thoughtfully and tastefully designed and assembled — the recipes, the spices, the playlist, the packaging — all of it. The recipes I have made are DELICIOUS, and the amount of each spice provided is generous.' —Mary $29.99 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A subscription to 'Zine-O-Matic' if your dad's punk and DIY spirit is still alive and well. Go, dad! Each box comes with four to six of the unique mini publications that are normally hard to come by outside of the tiny radius they're originally distributed. Ugh, your dad is so cool. Bonus: There's also indie art, bookmarks, stickers, and more to enjoy inside! Promising review: 'Highly recommend! Wow! What an awesome subscription! I honestly had no idea what I was signing up for lol (new to the zine world), but I couldn't be happier! I received zines that ranged from short illustrated stories to 'How to Sleep' to short comics and to longer illustrated stories. If you enjoy creative stories, then you'll love this!' —Juliana $19.99 per box (also available in 3- and 6-month subscriptions) A Platterful charcuterie subscription so he's never left wanting for delectable meats, cheeses, and other snacking gold again. Each box comes with a whopping 10–15 products and instructions for assembly to help him make an impressive and delicious board that really wows. Everything they'll need — meats, cheeses, accompaniments, and even instructions — will arrive right at their door, truly elevating their snacking. review: 'I am still dreaming about the horseradish mustard in the first box. I loved the Perfect Bite, a pairing I wouldn't think to put together. The value of this box is unbeatable, it was a great snacking lunch for a few days after the initial board for two people! 12/10 recommend.' —Shannon $89+ per box (available in two sizes; also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions) A "Weekend Warrior" fishing bait box to up pop's chances of catching the big one he's been after for years. Each month he'll get four to six baits from some of the best small biz bait-makers around, meaning they'll be things he doesn't already have in his tackle box. Promising review: "Got this as a Christmas gift. The quality and amount of things I have gotten has been exceptional. definitely recommend!" —Brady $31.99 per box (also available in 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscriptions)
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Career pathways in US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas
'The message being sent now is that: You are not one of us, and we are going to get rid of you,' said Marko, who asked that only his first name be used because he is worried about being targeted for removal from the country. He has lived in the U.S. for a decade spanning college and graduate school, but his family and friends back home have encouraged him to leave. His hope is that he gets the OPT extension and can then apply for an H-1B visa and continue his life in the U.S., but he also worries about anti-immigrant sentiment and who will be targeted next. Guy, an HIV researcher at Mount Sinai Hospital who declined to provide his last name for fear of retaliation, came to the United States in 2018 for a PhD program at New York University. He's now in his second year of OPT and would have to return to the United Kingdom if the program was terminated. Although he still feels welcome in New York City, he said it feels like there's a 'war on immigrants in this country.' 'It's not a particularly attractive place to stay and do science right now,' he said.
