Were 1990s Russians dumbfounded when they first visited capitalist grocery stores?
Yes. Back in the 1980s before the USSR collapsed there was a call for locals to host some Russian seamen for a few days. We volunteered and wound up with a guy named Deniz. He was the stereotype of a Russian. He was friendly, back slapping and very gregarious. We all took a liking to him immediately. The moment he entered our house he was dumbstruck. What shocked him:Microcomputer: he said that Russian computer scientists would maybe see a computer. He'd seen one in pictures. We had an atari game console and an apple computer. He was shocked when he found out that every classroom in our elementary school had a computer. He was also amazed that not only did we have pocket calculators but we had many, many calculators. Calculators were apparently very expensive in the ussr at the time.Groceries:People have written that Russians were shocked to see grocery stores. Deniz was shocked to see what could be bought at a five-and-dime. Most places were closed for the holidays but he was shocked to see so many canned goods and fresh fruit, including lemons and bananas. Oh, and toilet paper.He also, as many people have said here, thought it was a propaganda trick to show only certain stores. Fortunately the Publix and Winn Dixie are catty corner to each other and we wound up visiting both.ATMs: dad needed cash for something and went to the teller machine outside of Publix. When he saw this he was convinced it was some trick and went in and out of the store several times to verify there wasn't someone there behind the screen.Building: Deniz was really impressed with the amount of work people did on their own homes. I guess that wasn’t something done in Russia?In any case, he had in interesting time with us, we even gave him one of our calculators. He picked through them and found one that took batteries he recognized.
Where can I get a copy of Dr. Nowzaradan's pre-surgery diet?
Dr. Nowzaradan Diet For Pre and Post Operative SurgeryPreoperative Diet PlanFollowing the diet is very important before surgery.Breakfast:Cooked oatmealBoiled eggsGround flaxseedAlmond butterBananaSpinachMushroomsSweet potatoesLow sugar cerealSkim milkLunch:Chicken breastLarge Greek saladOlive oilAvocado saladTuna fishLow fat cheeseBroccoliCarrotsA slice of whole wheatDinner:Green peasCup cornCup cauliflowerMushroom grillGrilled turkey burgerShrimpBrown riceFish tacosBaked salmon with baked asparagusGrilled chicken breast with large amount of saladSnacks:Baby carrotGreek yoghurtFat free refried beansCucumberLow fat cottage cheeseGrilled pineapple with cinnamonSunflower seedsPecansLow fat mozzarella cheesePost Surgical Diet Modification & Nutritional Guidance1.Dairy: Dairy products are the best source of calcium. For this, low fat, or no fat products are the best choice. The sources include yogurt, sour cream, cheese, etc.2. Fats and oils: These are necessary for essential fatty acids & vitamin E. The only little amount of these are helpful. The sources include flax. Seeds, nuts, olive oil, peanut oil, etc.3. Fruits and vegetables: These provide many antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. The sources include dark green and brightly colored vegetables, potatoes, beans, peas, oranges, peaches, bananas, etc. These keep you on the right track of calories.4. Sugar: Sugar and sweet contain excess calories and a very little nutrition. Candy, soft drinks, pastries, syrup, honey, and molasses contain a lot of calories. So, you should go with this very carefully.5. Fiber: For a general good health and maintaining a healthy digestive system & cholesterol level, you should consume a large amount of fiber. For this, you can go with whole grains, whole fruits, and vegetables.6. Grains: Whole grains are a good source of fiber and healthy diet, but they need to eat in a less amount. Sources for whole grains include brown rice, pasta, buckwheat, etc.THANKS:)
What are some slang terms used among police officers?
The most derogatory terms for the bad guys and citizens who are just pains in the rectum:A.H. = Adam Henry (A-dam H-enry) If you don’t get it…..sometimes you will hear it as “Jack Hole”…..now what starts with an “A” that ends with HOLE ?RICHARD CRANIUM= What starts with a “D” and is a nickname for Richard ? What is the non-medical layman’s term for the Cranium ? Do these clues HEAD you in the right direction ?
It's your lucky day I just gave you $500,000 what's the first thing you would buy?
Ideally you shouldn’t have that much amount with you lying in the bank.But let’s say you sold your stocks or got a lump sum bonus/lottery, I would divide it into two halves and invest each portion wisely into two markets - Index funds and Real estate.Index funds lile Vanguard S&P 500 are the safest way of investing in the stock market with yearly returns of 10–15%. They reduce the risk of diversification and individual stock. With the current market at all time high, I would not invest it for a long time(maybe a year) and then wait for a long expected recession to invest for 10–15 years. Meanwhile, I clwill put that amount in promising startups like Petuum or C3Iot etc.Real estate is another area I would recommend for long term gains. Even with recession on the way, there are good investment options in promising upcoming technical hubs like Pittsburgh, Houston etc. It also provides a steady source of rental income(equivalent to dividends in stocks).I hope you make the most out of this opportunity.