Pastizzar wows followers with quick pastizzi-making skills on TikTok video

Mar 13 2023

Let’s face it, living in Malta and not having tried pastizzi is absolutely unheard of and while we have adopted the diamond-shaped snack as part of culture and gastronomy, few truly appreciate the craft of pastizzi-making.

@roderickmizzi1 #pastizzi ♬ Obnimi (Remix) – Okean Elzi & Callmearco

Thankfully, local pastizzar Roderick Mizzi shared a little bit of insight as to how Malta’s favourite flaky snack is made, clinically crafting pastizzi tal-piżelli like an absolute machine before he lays them on a tray to be put in the oven.

In 7-second pcokets, Mizzi opens up a cube of fresh dough, hand-moulds it into a semi-pastizzi shape, deposits the delicious pea filling and ultimately forms it into the iconic final shape before it is then put into an oven and made ready for distribution.

The process video has garnered over 21,000 views at the time of posting, with likes and shares on the rise as TikTok users continue to appreciate the local craft.

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NASA is tracking an asteroid which may hit Earth on Valentine’s Day 2046

NASA is tracking asteroid which may hit Earth on Valentine's Day 2046

Mar 13 2023

Space experts are following a large new asteroid which may hit Earth on Valentine’s Day 2046, so don’t make any plans just yet.

The 50-metre wide asteroid has been named 2023 DW and may take two-to-three decades to reach earth, according to these same experts. The object was discovered by the European Space Agency on February 26, estimated of having a one-in-607 chance of affecting heart.

In comparison, 2023 DW is thought to be the length of an Olympic swimming pool, but reporters have also stated that the asteroid’s size uncertainty could be large.

The asteroid has since been added to what has been called a “risk list” which monitors objects floating to space that may affect Earth.

Based on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, a tool for categorising potential Earth Impact event, the new asteroid was ranked a one, meaning that it “poses no unusual level of danger” and “there is no cause for public attention or public concern”, according to NASA’s Center for Near Earth Objects.

Are you at all concerned about the arrival of 2023 DW?

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Everything Everywhere All at Once becomes most-awarded film ever after 2023 Oscars

Mar 13 2023

If there already wasn’t enough evidence that you should watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, the 2023 Oscars continued to solidify the flick as an absolute must-watch as it took home seven Oscars.

“Every rejection, every disappointment has led you here to this moment”

Best Picture Winner – EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

What a run. What a movie. pic.twitter.com/qFwqsSI5EI

— The Film Drunk (@thefilmdrunk) March 13, 2023

In what was a major night for Asian & Asian American representation at the Oscar’s, Everything Everywhere All at Once took home best picture, best actress, best director, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best editing and best original screenplay, making it the most awarded best picture winner since Slumdog Millionaire in 2008.

The chaotic multiverse film tells the story of a Chinese Immigrant in America who embarks on an epic adventure where she attempts to connect various versions of herself in parallel universe to restore harmony to the multiverse. Yes it may sound complicated, but EEAAO effectively presents an aesthetic joyride which glides between drama, thriller, science fiction and comedy. all at once.

This award season alone, the film has been awarded 158 recognitions from major organisations and events, surpassing Peter Jackson’s The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King which boasts 101 awards.

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Three out of four female workers in Malta are victims of sexual abuse in the workplace

Mar 13 2023

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue in many countries, and Malta is no exception. According to local reports and polls conducted by expert NGOs in the sector, one out of three cases of sexual abuse in the workplace is not reported to the police for various reasons. This includes victims who may not know how to report the abuse or fear retaliation from their abusers.

Further, reports indicate that three out of four female workers in Malta are victims of sexual abuse in the workplace. These alarming statistics demonstrate the urgent need for action to protect workers and ensure a safe and respectful workplace for all.

To address this issue, the Nationalist Party recently presented a Bill in Parliament aimed at amending the Law and continuing its work of zero tolerance for sexual abuse in the workplace. The proposed amendment would introduce, for the first time in the country, the obligation for medium and large enterprises with more than 49 workers to have a policy against sexual harassment in the workplace.

This legal amendment is expected to have a direct impact on around 44,000 workers in Malta and Gozo and create a positive influence on every workplace. With this amendment, companies will have to implement policies and procedures to address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This will not only protect workers but also create a culture of respect and safety in the workplace.

The proposed amendment is a step in the right direction towards tackling the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace in Malta. It is essential to create an environment where workers feel safe and empowered to report any abuse they may face. The Nationalist Party’s initiative demonstrates a commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all workers in Malta.

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