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Trip to Iraq 2016 December 18Christian in the Mar Addai Church showing the decapited by ISIS statue of Sacred HeartMar Addai Church – The church is situated in the northern parts of town. It is currently the biggest and most modern church in Karemlash. Construction began in 1937 and, after some delays, it was consecrated in 1963.Karemlash is an ancient Assyrian town in northern Iraq located less than 18 miles (29 km) south east of Mosul.It is surrounded by many hills that along with it made up the historical Assyrian city of Kar-Mullissi (written URU.kar-dNIN.LÍL[1]), which means "the city of Mullissu" in Akkadian. Residents of the town fled for Iraqi Kurdistan following the invasion of the town by ISIS in August 2014. The town was liberated by Iraqi Security Forces from ISIS rule on October 24, 2016 as part of the larger Battle of Mosul.PopulationThere are between 600 and 650 families in Karemlash. The vast majority of the population is ethnically Assyrian. Historically, the population was mostly part of the Church of the East; however, many converted to Catholicism in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, the inhabitants of Karemlash are mainly members of the Chaldean Catholic Church, but there are also members of the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.HistoryKaremlash is believed to be among the first human colonies. Hence, it was visited by almost all Mesopotamian archaeologists searching for the ruins of old Assyria and Babylonia. The first person to excavate in the hills of Karemlash was the Englishman Austen Henry Layard in 1846. Many relief sculptures with cuneiform scripts were found in Tel Ghanim and Tel Barbara (two of the hill surrounding Karemlash). On them were found the names of Assyrian Kings of Sargon and Shalmensar. The remains of an Assyrian temple were found at Tel Barbara, and the remains of an Assyrian palace were found at Tel Ghanim.Karemlash lost its important stature during the era of Shalmaneser III (859 – 824 BC), whose son Assur-danin-pal led a rebellion against his father along with another 27 cities. His father empowered his other brother, Shamshi-Adad V, the Governor of Kalah (Nimrud). The civil war lasted for four years, from 827 to 824 BC. With the end of the rebellion, however, Karemlash's neighbor Nimrud did not survive the ravages of the war. Karemlash was so impacted by that rebellion that its people left and it was given the name of "Oro-Karmash", meaning "The Ruined City". Karemlash is still referred to by its Assyrian neighbors as "Karmash". However, Karemlash was reinvigorated during the reigns of Kings Shalmaneser V (726 – 722 BC) and Sargon II (722 – 705 BC), who used it as his temporary capital.The Battle of Karemlash 331 BCThis great historical battle between the Greek Alexander of Macedonia and the Persian Emperor Darius III ended with the defeat of the latter and the ushering of the Greek reign over the Near East. Karemlash at the time was called Ko-Komle (which meant in Aramaic "The Camels' Square") after the death of most of the camels of the Persian Emperor Daryos Dara I around the city due to their exhaustion. Hence, historically the Battle of Karamlish is known as the Battle of Ko-Komle.Patriarchal seat of the Church of the EastKaremlash was the seat of the Nestorian patriarch Denha II (1336/7–1381/2) for at least part of his reign. The continuator of the Ecclesiastical History of Bar Hebraeus mentions several contacts between Denha II and the Jacobite church in Karamlish between 1358 and 1364. At this period Karemlash had Jacobite and Armenian communities alongside its Nestorian majority, and its village chiefs styled themselves 'emirs'. The prosperity enjoyed by the village during the reign of Denha II presumably came to an end when the patriarchate was relocated to Mosul at an unknown date in the fourteenth or fifteenth century.[2]Karemlash as center of principalityDuring the fourteenth century, Karemlash became the center of a principality, earning it fame. It was mentioned in several books as a trade center of immense importance. Among some of the governors during this period were:1.	Prince Masoud (1317)2.	Prince Nasser El-Deen3.	Prince Hassan (1358)4.	Prince Matti (brother of Prince Hassan)5.	Prince Beyazeed (1364)6.	Prince Sahab Masoud (end of 14th century)The destruction by Nader ShahDuring the wars between the Persian and Ottoman Empires, Nader Shah of Persia decided in 1732 to attack and occupy Mesopotamia. After occupying Baghdad the same year, he sent a small part of his army (8,000 soldiers strong) to occupy Nineveh and its surroundings. However, his army was defeated. This angered Nader Shah, who decided in 1743 to go himself with 300,000 soldiers and 390 cannons. After occupying Kirkuk and Erbil, he moved to Nineveh and its villages. He decided to bomb Karemlash before entering it.[citation needed] Most of the houses of the village were ruined, in addition to Mar Yohanan Church and Beth Sahda "Church of the Forty Martyrs". Nader Shah stayed in Karemlash for four days. It was estimated that over 4,000 Assyrian Christians were massacred during those four days.[citation needed]Churches and monasteriesChristianity is the main identity of the town today.Historians kept the memories of many churches and monasteries of the Church of the East (Nestorian) in Karemlash intact. These ancient churches include the monasteries of Mar Giwargis (St. George), Mar Yonan (St. Jonah), Mar Youkhanna (St. John), and Dair Banat Maryam (the Monastery of St. Mary's Daughters). The last two have long been forgotten; meanwhile, Mar Yonan became the grounds of a school in the early twentieth century. Below is a list of the known monasteries and churches in Karemlash:Mar Giwargis Monastery•	Mar Giwargis Monastery – This Monastery was built in the northern parts of town by a monk named Giwargis in late sixth century. It continues to stand today. However, it is believed that it was turned into a cemetery after the Mongols invasion.•	Mar Yonan Monastery – A monk named Yonan built this monastery in the seventh century. The monastery is mentioned in an unidentified Nestorian writer's fourteenth-century manuscript. It is believed that it was abandoned after the invasion of Nadir Shah in 1743.•	Mar Youkhanna Monastery – There is nothing left of this monastery but a small hill known as the hill of monk Youkhanna (Tell rabban Youkhanna) situated in the southern parts of town. It was mentioned in A.D. 660 in the manuscript of Bar'aeeta, and it was populous in 1736 according to the manuscript of kitab dafanat al-Mowta (the book of the hidden treasures of the dead). It was destroyed completely during the invasion of Persian Nadir Shah on August 15, 1743.•	Dair Banat Maryam – It was attached to Mar Giwargis Monastery and served as a monastery for the nuns. The monastery suffered tremendously at the hands of the Mongols in the thirteenth century and in the eighteenth century at the hands of Kurdish Ismail Pasha of Rawandos. It was referred to by Charles Watson Bradt during his visit to Karemlash on June 2, 1758.•	The Church of the Forty Martyrs – The remains of this church are situated on a hill known as Beth Sahde (the Martyrs Home) southeast of the town. It was standing in 1236, when Karemlash was attacked by the Mongols. It was destroyed by Nadir Shah in 1743.•	St. Barbara Church – The church is situated on the ruins of a hill by the same name west of town. It was built on the ruins of an ancient Assyrian temple for the god Banu. Excavations at the hill in 1852 uncovered two halls used by ancient Assyrians in their religious ceremonies as well as tools that were used during worship. The earth soil covers a ziggurat that was built by ancient Assyrians to serve as a temple. Barbara was the daughter of the pagan governor of the region. She converted to Christianity, with her servant Yulina, against the will of her father who imprisoned her. When they refused to change their mind and denounce Christianity, the pagan governor ordered their death. They were killed in a room attached to the temple, where the church stands today. The church was attacked by Nadir Shah; however, the residents renovated and rebuilt it in 1798.•	The Church of the Virgin – The church is situated in the center of town. It is a small, but beautiful church. It was once the home of a lady who donated it to the public. It was established as a church in 1887 and enlarged in 1902.•	Mar Addai ChurchMar Addai Church – The church is situated in the northern parts of town. It is currently the biggest and most modern church in Karemlash. Construction began in 1937 and, after some delays, it was consecrated in 1963.Post Iraq WarKaremlash has been relatively calm following the US-led Iraq War. In late 2003, the town came briefly under the control of the 101st Airborne Division (377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion).[3]The town has shown strong support towards the Assyrian Democratic Movement during the parliamentary and local elections in 2005, 2007 and 2010.[4] The town has also received thousands of Assyrian and other Christian refugees from other parts of the country after recent waves of violence against them. In response to this influx of refugees, Sarkis Aghajan and the Supreme committee of Christian affairs built and renovated new homes, churches, cemeteries, infrastructure and a complex for Armenian Refugees, among other improvements.[5]On August 6, 2014, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria took over the town, leading to all of its inhabitants fleeing to Erbil. The region is still controlled by ISIS, and during their occupation of the city they burned an 80-year-old Assyrian woman to death for "failing to comply with the strict laws of the Islamic State.",[6] and destroyed a large portion of the Historic Mar Behnam Monastery.[7]On October 24, 2016, the city was liberated by the Iraqi Army, which, on the same day, returned crosses on the dome of some of the main churches.[8]ReferencesOriginally based on an article by Habib Hannona and Fred Aprim on karemlash.com, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License, used with permission.1.	• http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/rinap/rinap3/cbd/qpn-x-places/qpn-x-places.x001961.html • • Wilmshurst, EOCE, 218–19 • • "U.S. Soldiers Adopt Assyrian Village with Educational Results" - www.Gulf1.com, 28 December 2003; Spc. Joshua Hutcheson • • نتائج الانتخابات في سهل نينوى Zahrira.net • • http://www.ishtartv.com/en/viewarticle,35768.html • • BasNews Islamic State Militants Burn Christian Woman in Nineveh Village • • http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/isis-blows-famed-4th-century-mar-behnam-catholic-monastery-iraq-1492703 8.	• "بسام النصرالله on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
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Día Internacional de las Víctimas de la persecución religiosa
Día Internacional de las Víctimas de la persecución religiosa: "Un paso importante, al que deben seguir hechos"
– La fundación pontificia Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada (ACN) aplaude la resolución de la ONU y propone varias medidas prácticas
Ewelina Ochab, abogada y escritora, principal impulsora de la iniciativa: "ACN ha sido una de mis inspiraciones"
Este 22 de agosto la ONU celebra por primera vez el Día Internacional en Conmemoración de las Víctimas de actos de violencia basados en la religión o las creencias. La fundación pontificia Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada (ACN), que lleva 70 años trabajando por los cristianos que sufren persecución por su fe, celebra esta iniciativa. "Es un paso importante para que en el futuro se escuche más la voz de los cristianos perseguidos", afirma Thomas Heine-Geldern, presidente ejecutivo internacional de ACN. "Estamos muy satisfechos. Lo esperábamos desde hacía mucho tiempo".
El pasado mes de mayo, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas aprobó la correspondiente resolución, a propuesta de Polonia y con el apoyo de Estados Unidos, Canadá, Brasil, Egipto, Irak, Jordania, Nigeria y Pakistán. Una de las principales impulsoras ha sido la abogada y escritora Ewelina Ochab, especialista en la situación de las minorías religiosas en Oriente Medio. Ochab ha reconocido que "fue un proceso largo con muchos participantes, pero ACN ha sido una de mis inspiraciones".
Según datos del Informe Libertad Religiosa en el Mundo, editado por ACN, el 61% de la población mundial vive en países donde no hay libertad religiosa, se discrimina y persigue a causa de la religión. Ewelina Ochab afirma que el reconocimiento de este día internacional tiene el objetivo de "recordar a las víctimas y supervivientes de la persecución religiosa. Tener una fecha señalada es importante para no olvidar nuestros compromisos, pero no es una meta en sí misma, sino el inicio de una larga campaña para prevenir que no haya más víctimas en el futuro".
"Si bien todas las comunidades religiosas sufren regularmente agresiones, los informes internacionales sobre la libertad religiosa confirman desafortunadamente que los cristianos son los más perseguidos", ha querido señalar Heine-Geldern. Tan solo en los últimos cinco años se han dado dos casos de genocidio de minorías religiosas: En Irak y en Siria las tropas del Daesh (Estado Islámico) atacaron a cristianos y otros grupos religiosos y en Myanmar, lo hicieron con la minoría musulmana de los rohinyá. Además se están produciendo atrocidades sistemáticamente organizadas, de las que especialmente son víctimas los cristianos en África, expone Heine-Geldern.
El Presidente internacional de ACN considera que el nuevo día internacional, si bien solo es un primer paso, "el 22 de agosto no puede ser un fin en sí mismo, sino que debe iniciar un proceso que lleve a las comunidad internacional a un plan de acción coordinado para poner fin a la persecución religiosa y prevenirla en el futuro. En realidad, es deber de las Naciones Unidas, de los gobiernos y los actores políticos hacer cumplir el derecho humano a la libertad religiosa. A este día simbólico ahora le deben seguir acciones concretas".
Un instrumento necesario es, entre otras cosas, el establecimiento de una plataforma de la ONU para promover el intercambio con representantes de los grupos religiosos perseguidos. Además, las Naciones Unidas deben trabajar para crear un Tribunal internacional que se ocupe de la cuestión de la impunidad de los actos de violencia basados en la religión cometidos por grupos como Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab o el EI.
Solo durante el año pasado, ACN financió más de 5.000 proyectos, en 139 países de todo el mundo, con más de 100 millones de euros para ayudar a los cristianos necesitados y perseguidos por su fe.
ACN, 22 agosto 2019.-
Foto: Cristiano en la iglesia Mar Addai, en el pueblo iraquí de Karemlesh, mostrando la estatua del Sagrado Corazón, decapitada por terroristas del Daesh. (ACN)
Puertas Abiertas: Día Internacional de Conmemoración de las Víctimas de Actos de Violencia Basados en la Religión o las Creencias
Al menos diez obispos católicos han muerto por covid-19 en una semana
Oraciones en Irak por la visita del Papa
Condolencias de la Santa Sede por la muerte de Filaret, metropolitano ortodoxo de Minsk


Last week was a very important one in our province. Last Sunday, 2nd June 2013, Salesians from the communities in Ireland and Malta gathered together in Salesian House Milford Limerick for the Spiritual Retreat which was part of the preparation for the final part of our Provincial Chapter, 7th-9th June.
The main theme of the retreat was "The Salesian as Mystic, Prophet and Servant to the Young in a radical way". The preacher presented us with a framework to deepen our commitment to the theme of the forthcoming General Chapter 27 in 2014.
On the last day of the retreat we have celebrated the 3rd part of our provincial pilgrimage to the Salesian Houses in Ireland which was Milford.


The story of The Best Logistic Service company began in 2006. One day future founders of The Best Logistic Service company were faced with the fact that there was no transportation company specializing in transportation of luxury cars on the Russian market. Thus, The Best Logistic Service company has been created. Knowing firsthand about the specifics of luxury cars transportation, being aware of the needs and expectations of the owners of luxury cars, it was decided to create not just an auto shipping company, but rather the carrier that would provide top-notch services. Very soon after its creation, our company has become a leader in terms of transportation of the most expensive and unique vehicles, surpassing all expectations of our most demanding customers.
Transportation of the vehicles used for the purposes of exhibits and experiments. Transportation of prototypes and concept cars, armored vehicles, and many more.
Our company meets all the requirements and officially approved by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation to carry out international transport.


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Was reading university slides on Permuterm indexes and found that certain lecturers omits the permuterm index hello$ (ie. treating $hello as the same index as hello$) while certain lectures treats them as distinct indexes.

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Information on the framework, principles and activities that form our system of governance can be found in the Corporate Governance report contained in the Company's Annual Report and in the Company's Corporate Governance Compliance Statement.
The division of responsibilities between the Chairman and the CEO has been set out in writing and agreed by the Board. This can be found in Appendix 2: Chairman and Chief Executive - Roles and Responsibilities.
The Board is responsible for setting and approving the strategy and key policies of the Group, and for monitoring the progress towards achieving these objectives. It monitors financial performance, critical operational issues and risks. The Board also approves all circulars, listing particulars, resolutions and correspondence to the shareholders including the Annual Report, Half yearly financial report and Interim management statements. The "Formal Schedule of Matters Reserved for the Board" can be found here.
The principal committees of the Board are the Audit, Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Compliance and Responsibility (CCR) Committees. The composition and terms of reference of each of these Committees are set out in the Appendix documents above.
The Board is responsible for setting a system of internal control for the Group and reviewing its effectiveness. The control system is intended to manage rather than eliminate the risk of not meeting the Group's strategic objectives. Any such system can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss.The Board is satisfied that a continual process for identifying, evaluating and managing significant risks is in place.
The CEO and the Chief Financial Officer meet regularly with analysts and institutional shareholders. The Investor Relations Director also maintains a programme of work that reports to the Board the requirements and information needs of institutional and major investors. This is part of the regular contact that the Group maintains with its institutional shareholders. All Directors, Executive and Non-Executive attend the AGM. The Chairs of the Audit, Nomination, Remuneration and CCR Committees are available to answer any questions. Additionally, the Group's brokers seek independent feedback from analysts and investors following the full and half year results meetings which is reported to the Board.


First we did an activity from Don't Forget to Write. We discussed briefly how chemistry is primarily equations and then made up silly equations of our own.
Then with the slideshow, I presented kids with facts I found in Two Truths and a Lie, and for each set of three weird factoids, kids were asked to identify the one that was fake. We held votes each time. The kids loved this activity and were shocked by the many unbelievable things that were actually true.
Then we did a few more "Two Truths and a Lie" games and wrote stories about weird superpowers being caused by something quasi-believable.
They were asked to each choose one book, and then find two facts that were unbelievable. Then they had to write those down and write another fact completely made up from their imagination, and swap with someone so they could each guess which fact was fake!
I'm proud to say that the kids very eagerly chose the books they would study for this exercise and quickly found facts that would astound. Then they each swapped with a partner and tested the believability of their wacky facts!


Rode the Hudson Valley Rail Trail (plus a bit) on Saturday. It's the Central New England's line from Poughkeepsie to Maybrook, although it's not ridable anywhere near that far. They've gotten money to lay a deck on the bridge and paint the bridge, so eventually the Dutchess Rail Trail and this one will be joinable ... if not joined.
At the south-east end of my ride is a bridge that's out, and in Lloyd is a road bridge that was replaced by a fill without any respect for the integrity of the trail, sigh. Just one eight-foot-diameter culvert would have sufficed. I had to climb over it, enter that section from the road, back-track, and go west from there to the end of the trail. It ends up going past a trailer park, which owns the right-of-way. Eventually they'll recognize it as an amenity and let people develop it as a trail.
Tons and tons of people were using the trail, even though I was riding near dusk, when the trail closes. A trail is a wonderful thing to have.


Mr. Surendra Hiranandani, Founder and Managing Director of House of Hiranandani has the unparalleled distinction of remodeling barren land into some of India's most vibrant life spaces. He has always envisioned a change in the real estate landscape of India and the dynamic aspirations of the people. His perception and a core team of assiduous individuals are the very reason our organization is an admired and enduring name within the real estate sector. However, what makes him stand out are his core values towards changing the face of real estate and bringing to life the dream of creating holistic living spaces.
Mr. Surendra Hiranandani, Founder and Managing Director of House of Hiranandani has the unparalleled distinction of remodeling barren land into some of India's most vibrant life spaces. He has always envisioned a change in the real estate landscape of India and the dynamic aspirations of the people. His perception and a core team of assiduous individuals are the very reason our organization is an admired and enduring name within the real estate sector. However, what makes him stand out are his core values towards changing the face of real estate and bringing to life the dream of creating holistic living spaces. Mr. Surendra Hiranandani has the unique gift of blending aesthetic beauty with practicality and sustenance that reflects across our integrated communities in Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Due to his architectural acumen, our life spaces are now the preferred choice of discerning customers who are increasingly opting for well-planned luxurious living. Today, House of Hiranandani has carved a niche for itself and is synonymous with innovation, transparency, quality construction, superior design, and adherence to delivery schedules. His initiatives in Horticulture and conserving the environment have consistently improved the quality of life of the residents. He is a pioneer in introducing native species of trees and shrubs into the fabric of urban communities. Some of his revolutionary achievements range from the introduction of copper plumbing in India to the use of fly ash in concrete. He has been globally acknowledged for his contribution to the real estate sector with numerous awards and invitations at key seminars where he proliferated issues along with the achievements of the industry and its stakeholders.
Mr. Hiranandani is also associated with various charitable trusts across the country. He is the President of the Unaided Schools Forum and is the Managing Trustee of House of Hiranandani Foundation, which operates two of Mumbai's best schools at Powai and Thane. His keen interest in improving the quality of Healthcare is evidenced by the fact that he is the Managing Trustee of Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, a multi-speciality hospital at Powai.
A University of Virginia alumni and a Law Graduate, Neha is responsible for overseeing the direction and organisational strategy of the House of Hiranandani, the organisation founded by her father, Surendra Hiranandani. Neha has successfully combined her business acumen and strategic mindset to aid in the emergence of the company as one of the foremost and most sought after brands in Indian real estate.
Mentioned below Neha's focussed and visionary approach has helped the company to achieve several ambitious goals in a short span of time since joining the company in the height of the financial crisis.
Mentioned below Neha's focussed and visionary approach has helped the company to achieve several ambitious goals in a short span of time since joining the company in the height of the financial crisis. Under her leadership the total development portfolio of the group has grown significantly from 12 million sqft to 45 million sqft in just 8 years without over-leveraging – the group is fully equity funded, using debt as working capital only.
She now aims to aggressively expand the company's already considerable footprint within top tier cities in India in the residential, built-to-suit commercial, and education space. The company has sought to diversify its equity risk and has under Neha's guidance has opened 2 overseas offices this year.
Through the development of unique strategies for each of the geographical locations in which the group operates, Neha has established a company that is synonymous with innovation, transparency, quality construction, superior design, and customer satisfaction. The company aims to tap synergies across the markets in which it operates to diversify outside the real estate space.
Yet the accolades and recognition have not diluted the cultural and corporate social values of the group which remain a priority for the group under Neha's guidance. With her keen interest in the corporate social responsibility and education initiatives, the group has established quality educational institutions in the House of Hiranandani's residential communities. These schools have been consistently ranked amongst the best in the country for providing holistic education to students.
Over the years, these accomplishments have led to industry recognition in the form of accolades and awards. In 2016 Neha was named the "Young Achiever of The Year" at the prestigious Global Real Estate Brand awards. The DNA Real Estate & Infrastructure awards & Franchise India Awards also recognized Neha for her outstanding contribution to the real estate sector.
Accomplished spokesperson at various thought leadership forums and industry events, Neha actively shares her domain knowledge with industry stakeholders. She is also a member of the Indian Merchants Chamber Young Leaders' Forum.
A University of Chicago alumni, Harsh Hiranandani majored in Economics with top honors. Harsh began his professional career working with Credit Suisse in their investment banking division in New York. A whiz with numbers it was only natural for him to join House of Hiranandani, a leading real estate brand in India with the objective of scaling the organization to new heights.
His passion towards the development of the company and young energy is infectious and inspires the young guns of the group to put in their best. An integral part of the top management, he brings on board his unique vision and global mindset about the real estate sector.
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HTC 10 is one of the best smartphones in 2017, now HTC wraps off of its latest mid-range smartphones called HTC One X10. Following the HTC X9, the last version of this lineup. But the problem is that this smartphone will be released only in Russia, and the US buyer isn't going to get this smartphone anytime soon. HTC One X10 is backed by a massive 4,000mAh battery that provides two days of life which is more enough for the regular user. It also boasts a full-metal design and features a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phones. If you have been following the latest technology news, you may have heard that we are almost at the point where you will be able to buy your very own HTC One X10.
The phone display is a 5.5 inches Super LCD display and the screen resolution is 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at 401 ppi pixel density. This smartphone is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass, (although we really don't know what grade at this time, because the company has no detail about that). The HTC One X10 can be considered slightly heavy at 175gms but perhaps, a massive 4000 mAh battery and the 8.2mm thickness explains its weight.
This smartphone runs the outdated version of the operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow. We have no idea whether it will update with the latest version of OS or not. The Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor measured at 2.2 GHz mayn't sound that powerful, but the 3GB of RAM may help balance it out. The user experience won't be hampered by this. The smartphone comes with an internal storage of 32GB but the microSD slot can facilitate the storage to be taken to a mind-boggling 2TB!
Camer is 16-megapixel rear camera (Back Camera)with the f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, OIS, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. And to take a selfie, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
• 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, Super LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
• 1080 x 1920 pixels screen resolution.
• 401 of ppi pixel density.
• Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.
• MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset.
• 32GB of internal storage.
• 256GB expandable storage through MicroSD card.
• 16-megapixel Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama rear camera.
• Non-removable Li-Po 400 mAh battery.
• Up to 25 h 30 min (3G) talk time.
• Fingerprint (rear-mounted) sensor for added security.
• Magnetometer, proximity, accelerometer, ambient light, and gyroscope sensors.
• Color options: black and silver.
The retail price of One X10 is around $250. There's no doubt that this phone will become one of the popular mid-range handsets in the market.
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During Maker Faire 2015 Inventables hosted a party Saturday night at Windy City Pizza. We come visit the Bay Area from Chicago so we couldn't think of a better place to host a party! It was close to Maker Faire and had some delicious pizza.
We invited everyone to come sit down, rest their legs, and have some great conversation with other folks in the community. We were honored to have a number of special guests come out and join us for all the fun! We'll get to that in a bit.
When folks walked up to the restaurant we hung the Inventables banner next to the Chicago Bears sign. The place really had their priorities in order. They knew that Chicagoans are the best people, to root for Da Bears, and that Wrigley Field is the best place to watch a ballgame.
Some people went right for the pizza but others went right for the X-Carve. We fielded a ton of questions about the machine. Everything from can it carve aluminum to do you have an upgrade path? The answers to both of those questions was yes. We weren't able to run the machine in the restaurant for obvious reasons but the day before we did publish the video below showing the X-Carve milling through aluminum very precisely. We also got a few questions about how the new spindle compares to the rotary tool we used to ship with. There are a couple of differences we pointed out. The first is that the old rotary tool was a 120W with an AC plug. The new one is a 300W 24V DC spindle. Since it is DC it can be controlled by Easel and uses the same power supply as the stepper motors. The increased watts translate to increased torque. Torque is the measure of how much immediate rotational force a spindle drive motor can generate. Torque is important when you want to maximize your speeds and feeds. Speeds and feeds translate into how fast the machine can carve out your part.
There was quite a bit of excitement around the new X-Controller below. We had our prototype on hand so people could take a look at the form factor and learn about the features. There was quite a bit of interest in the fact that it has 4 stepper drivers that are each 4amps.
We also heard positive feedback on the new connector system that really cleans up the wiring. Towards the end of the night we started getting people testing out the E-Stop button which is the red button that sticks out of the top. We had experimented with putting the E-Stop button on the front but our pizza parlor testing clearly demonstrated that putting it on the top was the right choice.
One of the coolest parts of having a party during MakerFaire is all the Makers that you get to hang out with. We had a couple celebrity YouTube makers on hand including Jimmy Diresta who has , Bob from I Like to Make Stuff and David the Drunken Woodworker.
It was pretty exciting to have a drink with the Drunken Woodworker. Nobody got drunk but he did teach us a little bit about beer and a little bit about woodworking!
Wish I could have made it. Found out to late.


Facebook does like connecting people (everyone knows that!) but only that they seem to have made it more efficient, and fun. From individuals to families to collectors worldwide, there seems to be a large eco-system of active buyers and sellers on Facebook. Their latest endeavor is the Facebook Marketplace, which lets users buy and sell from the local communities.
To access the marketplace, users need to tap on the shop icon at the bottom of the Facebook App, and then start exploring. Through the Marketplace, one can discover items on sale nearby and to find something specific, one needs to search at the top, and filter the results by location, category, or price. Also, users can browse what's available in a variety of categories such as Household, Electronics and Apparel.
There is the built-in location tool to adjust the region users are looking in, or switch to a different city altogether. On finding something interesting, users need to tap on the image, to see more details from the seller, including a product description, the name and profile photo of the seller, and their general location. One can also save the item to find it later reference. However, once personally contacted, one can send a direct message, and carry on from there with offers, and any other details concerned. However, it is important to note that Facebook will not be responsible for delivery of the product.
Selling an item in Marketplace is just as easy as browsing for one.
Now anyone looking in the local area can find the item and message directly if they want to buy it. One can also choose to post to Marketplace, and a specific buy and sell group at the same time.To keep track of all the current and past transactions in Marketplace, visit the 'Your Items' section. There, you can view the saved items, products posted for sale, and all messages with people.
Currently Facebook Marketplace will be available to any user over 18 years old on the UK, New Zealand, US, and Australia, on the mobile app of Facebook, on both Android and Apple phones. Mary Ku has mentioned that more number of countries will be added to the list, and a desktop version will be reached out soon.


Next Tuesday, we'll announce some news on BitTorrent Surf. Get through the long weekend with some of the best surf music and film downloads, courtesy of archive.org. Read on for links.
1. Jack Johnson. Live at Bonnaroo Music Festival, 2008.
2. The Shi-Tones. Live at Park Chalet, 2004.
3. The Beach Girls and the Monster. Film, 1965.
5. Aqua Frolics. Film, 1940s – 1950s.
6. The Samples. Live at Fox Theater, 1994.


Pinnacles "Random" Stone Wall Cladding is a beautiful yet hard and durable sandstone which has soft off white, yellow/gold tones over a wheat base. The flat walling is an average 30mm thick with the back sawn to present a flat surface for adhering to the substrate. Carved stone corners fold around the edges of pillars and wall ends to create the image a solid wall.
Pinnacles "Square" Stone Wall Cladding is a beautiful yet hard and durable sandstone which has soft off white, yellow/gold tones over a wheat base. The flat walling is an average 30mm thick with the back sawn to present a flat surface for adhering to the substrate. Carved stone corners fold around the edges of pillars and wall ends to create the image a solid wall.
If you are after an attractive and interesting wall cladding option which gives the appearance of a "solid" stone wall at a considerable cost saving, our Pinnacles "Squarte" is definately worth a look.


The leaf of the perennial evergreen plant Pyrrosia sheareri (Bak.) Ching and P. Lingua (Thunb.) Farwell, or the leaf of P. petiolosa (Christ) Ching. The first two are called Da Ye Shi Wei, the later one is called Xiao Ye Shi Wei.
In all parts of China.
Collected all the year round.
Pyrrosia sheareri is slight in smell and slightly bitter and acerbic in taste. P. lingua is light in smell and bland in taste.
For Da Ye Shi Wei, the big, thick one with hairs on the back is at best quality. For Xiao Ye Shi Wei, the thick, clean, tidy one is best.
Cut into segments and unprocessed.
Sweet and bitter, slightly cold; lung and bladder meridians entered.
Induce diuresis to treat stranguria, clear lung-heat to relieve cough, cool blood to stop bleeding.
It can induce diuresis to treat stranguria. It is a common herb for stranguria. It is slightly cold in nature and can clear heat. So it is especially suitable for heat stranguria manifested as dark yellow urine, difficulty and pain in micturition. It is usually combined with Hua Shi, Mu Tong and Che Qian Zi to mutually reinforce the actions of clearing heat and relieving stranguria. For instance, it can be ground into power with Hua Shi for oral taking from Sheng Hui Fang. It has actions of clearing heat, treating stranguria and cooling blood to stop bleeding, so it is especially suitable for blood stranguria. For instance, it is combined with Pu Huang, Dang Gui and Shao Yao in Shi Wei San from Qian Jin Fang. For urolithic stranguria, it is ground into powder with Hua Shi and swallowed with rice water or honey soup in Shi Wei San recorded in Gu Jin Yan Fang Lu (Ancient and Modern Effective Prescription) or combined with Jin Qian Cao, Ji Nei Jin, Hai Jin Sha, etc. to mutually reinforce the actions of treating stranguria and removing stone. For edema, it is combined with diuresis-inducing and edema-alleviating herbs, such as Zhu Ling, Ze Xie, Yi Yi Ren and so on.
It has the actions of relieving cough and dyspnea by clearing lung-heat. It is usually combined with Yu Xing Cao, Huang Qin, Lu Gen and so on to reinforce the actions of clearing lung heat and resolving phlegm. For hemoptysis, it is commonly combined with the herbs of clearing lung-heat and resolving phlegm, cooling blood to stop bleeding such as Ce Bai Ye, Bai Mao Gen.
It has the actions of clearing heat and cooling blood to stop bleeding. It is suitable for hemorrhage due to blood heat manifested as haematemesis, epistaxis, hematuria and metrorrhagia and metrostaxis. It can be used alone or combined with herbs such as Ce Bai Ye, Zhi Zi, etc.


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The Virginia-Born Project
Caroline County, Virginia: Lew & Tony Beasley
Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jackie, The Baseball Bloggess
Caroline County — A Baseball Story In 3 Acts
Act 3: The Beasleys
Just like Clarence "Soup" Campbell (from Act 2, remember?), Lewis "Lew" Beasley was born in tiny Sparta, Virginia – 33 years later, in 1948.
He attended Bowling Green's Union High School in the 1960s – the county's "colored" school. I couldn't find him in any of their mid-1960s yearbooks so I can't tell you when – or if – he graduated, but reports say he played on the school's powerhouse baseball team.
Beasley, an outfielder, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the January 1967 draft.
With the minor league Miami Marlins in 1969
Though short and stocky, he was known for his speed. They called him "Quick Lew" and his 41 stolen bases in 1969 was a then-team record for the minor league Miami Marlins.
"I couldn't call myself good," he told a reporter in 1968, "I've just gotten some very lucky breaks."
Don Baylor, a power-hitter who went on to a big league playing and managing career, remembered his 1967 minor league season on the O's rookie league team in Bluefield, West Virginia, in a 1989 Baltimore Sun story:
"In the minors, players move in with families because they cannot afford apartments or hotel rooms. In Bluefield, there were very few black families, and that left the black guys on the team in sort of a bind. So Herman Grant, Lew Beasley, and I decided to share a hotel room, for $100 a month. … There were only two beds. Herman, a pitcher, always got one bed. The other one went to the guy who got the most hits. Get more hits, you get the bed and the box spring. The other got the floor and the mattress."
By the end of the 1969 season, after nearly three seasons at Single A Miami, Beasley told reporters he would retire if he wasn't promoted.
The Miami News, 9/4/1969
"If I'm not moved up, then I'll go home to Virginia and back to the factory. It's tough to face that but I can't waste any more time in this low classification."
He moved up. The Orioles sent him to the AA Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs in 1970 – a generally lousy team in the Texas League.
He played in 107 games and batted .280. Only a handful of Spurs played in more games than Beasley that season. Players came and went. Beasley stayed put.
In 1971, he was sent back down to Single A. This time in Stockton, California.
He led the Stockton Ports that season in games played, with 136. Everyone else was passing through – the lucky ones moving up, the not-so-lucky moving down. Beasley, again, stayed put.
Beasley's .303 batting average led the team. So did his 87 runs and 24 stolen bases – no one else seemed to stay with the team long enough to challenge those numbers.
In 1972, the Orioles released him and he signed with the Texas Rangers where he spent six seasons on AA and AAA teams.
In all, Beasley spent 10 seasons in the minors – Miami, Bluefield, Miami, Clearwater, Dallas, Stockton, Pittsfield, Spokane, Pittsfield, Sacramento, Tucson.
Beasley's 1977 Tucson Toros trading card didn't have enough room for all the seasons of his "lifetime" minor league career.
Then, in May 1977, Beasley was called up to the Texas Rangers to fill in for an injured player.
Taylor (TX) Daily Press, 5/23/1977
In his first game, versus the Blue Jays, on May 22, 1977, Beasley debuted in right field and went 3-for-4 – with two singles, one double, one walk, one run, one RBI, one caught stealing, and one error. The Rangers won 7-4.
"It was something I have dreamed of all my life," he told reporters after the game. "I worked so hard to be here for 10 years. But, I never gave up on myself."
Beasley knew the call up was temporary. Twenty-five games later, the injured starter was healthy and back in the lineup, and Beasley was sent back down.
A couple years later Gary Gray, another long-time minor leaguer, told an Arizona paper, "This [Rangers] organization has messed up so many people. … and I'll name them – Keith Smith, Lew Beasley, and Keathel Chauncey."
They didn't get a chance, Gray said. He suggested that race played a role. "If I were white, I wouldn't be [in the minors]," he told the reporter.
When Beasley didn't make the big league club in 1978, he retired.
Lew Beasley played in 25 big league games, made 37 plate appearances, and batted .219. He stole one base.
He still lives in Caroline County.
Tony Beasley, Lew's nephew, was born in 1966 in Caroline County.
After playing at Liberty University in Virginia, he was picked by the Orioles in the 19th round of the 1989 MLB draft and spent nine seasons as an infielder in the Orioles and Pirates minor league systems. He batted .260 with 22 home runs over his minor league career.
He never played a major league game, but managed and coached widely in the minors. In 2006, he became the third base coach for the Washington Nationals under Frank Robinson. He was the Pittsburgh Pirates' third base coach from 2008 to 2010.
He's been the Texas Rangers third base coach since 2015.
In 2016, Beasley was diagnosed with stage 2 rectal cancer and underwent aggressive radiation and chemotherapy treatment. Beasley stayed positive and continued to work with the team when he could throughout his treatment.
Rangers infielder Joey Gallo accompanied Beasley to one of his treatments.
"For me, it was eye-opening; I had never been to a chemo session like that," Gallo told Fox Sports. "We walked in there, and a lot of people were pretty down on their luck. It was pretty sad. But he came in, and he was just like a bright spot to everybody. He was smiling, laughing, making everyone happy to be there — or at least have some fun in a situation like that."
Beasley is now cancer-free and returned to full-time coaching duties with the Rangers in 2017.
Tony Beasley congratulates Joey Gallo after a home run, September 2017.
"Just to be back doing things that I enjoy doing, at full capacity without limitations, I'm thankful and honored," he told reporters. "My health is back."
On Opening Day 2017, Beasley sang the National Anthem at the Rangers game.
He grew up with seven brothers and sisters and learned to sing in the choir of Sparta's Jerusalem Baptist Church, where he is still a member.
Tony Beasley preaching at Sparta's Salem Baptist Church in 2017
He continues to live in Caroline County in the off season.
Congratulations. You have made it to the end of Caroline County, Virginia: A Baseball Story In 3 Acts …
But, wait. Don't go. Can I cover one more important Caroline-ian thing?
It's that annoying Neil Diamond song "Sweet Caroline."
It has nothing to do with Caroline County.
And, it has nothing to do with baseball, no matter what those Boston Red Sox fans who love to sing along to it will tell you. (Fenway organist Josh Kantor once called it a "silly, cheesy song" which about sums it up.)
Geoff Edgers of The Boston Globe summed it up even better in 2013: "It's a largely forgettable, three-minute slab of Velveeta with a distinct creepiness ("Warm, touchin' warm") when you consider it was written by Neil Diamond, pushing 30 at the time, about Caroline Kennedy, then a preteen. For whatever reason, the Sox, so innovative and dynamic in so many ways, treat the tune as if it's one of the Dead Sea Scrolls."
Take Me Out To The Ballgame. A wonderful baseball song.
Sweet Caroline. Not.
There. Now the Caroline County section of the Virginia-Born Baseball Project is complete. Thank you for your kind attention.
Caroline County: A Baseball Story In 3 Acts.
Act 1: The County is here.
Act 2: "Soup" is here.
And, more on The Virginia-Born Baseball Project is here.
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gary loggins on April 13, 2018 at 9:13 am said:
I'll admit "Sweet Caroline" is a pretty cheezy tune, but it's sure fun to sing along with at Fenway!
Jackie, The Baseball Bloggess on April 13, 2018 at 9:25 am said:
To be fair, I'm not crazy about singing "Thank God, I'm A Country Boy" at Orioles games either. (I also won't do the "wave" at games, so maybe I'm just a kill-joy.)
gary loggins on April 13, 2018 at 11:51 am said:
I agree on that point, I'm definitely anti-wave!!
Gloria on April 13, 2018 at 4:13 pm said:
Hey, a cheezy tune now and then can be fun. Don't knock it, just loosen up and laugh.
I'm not a complete sourpuss … For an entire season I clapped whenever that Fitz and the Tantrums "Handclap" song came on at TomSox games, because it was sort of a thing. So I do cheezy … just not "Sweet Caroline" cheezy. :)
Forgot to give you my congrats on the fine trilogy. Keep up the great info on Virginia players.
Thank you, Gloria. I worried that Editor/Husband and I would be the only ones to read it all! :)
jalinsly on April 14, 2018 at 6:15 pm said:
It has been a very moving few days Bloggess. Between Secretariat and the hugely inspiring saga of the Beasley's and our currently occurring 6"-12" delivery of "Spring", I'm thrilled to read something so well researched. Not surprisingly, the remaining 3 games between the locals and the Chisox will be played later. Gotta give Joe Mauer (aka by some locals ironically as "Baby Jesus") credit for his timing on 2K as well as the amazing career he's accomplished despite injuries. AND, they're actually showing "Blazing Saddles" on the cable. So we're coping.
Yup … even Joe Mauer can't hit in 12 inches of snow! (The Orioles could use about a week of snow-outs so they can get themselves back together.) I hope things melt soon where you are. And, I'm so glad you enjoyed the long (very long!) Caroline County stories … I wasn't sure anyone would make it to the end! :)
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NBC signs on for VideoCensus
NBC will become the first broadcast network to make its show-specific streaming demographic data available through Nielsen Online's VideoCensus.
By Alex Woodson, AP
June 25, 2008 5:06pm
NEW YORK — NBC will become the first broadcast network to make its show-specific streaming demographic data available through Nielsen Online's VideoCensus.
The first batch of this data will be released in July and pertain to this month's shows as viewed on NBC.com.
"Show-level data is something that advertisers have been asking for," said Peter Naylor, senior vp digital media sales at NBC Universal.
David Botkin, senior vp research and audience analytics at CBS Interactive, said that while his network has not released its VideoCensus show-specific data, it might do so.
In March, CBS released internal data about streams of "Jericho" and "Big Brother."
Fox and ABC were not immediately available for comment.
VideoCensus is a service that tracks unique streams viewed on a site, along with unique visitors.
Nielsen Online is owned by the Nielsen Co., parent company of The Hollywood Reporter.


In this episode, James talks with Tim Medin regarding Meteor and security. If you develop with Meteor or have to test it, there is a lot of information packed in.
You have heard about the Apple Sign-in Bug on High Sierra. Now lets talk about how we can use this example to better our current development processes to protect ourselves.
In this episode, James talks the use of 3rd party components and how to handle determining if they are vulnerable or not.
In this episode, James talks about open redirect and why it matters from a security perspective. He also shows how this information can be used in your personal technology use, not just in development.


Today, we will discuss the bill. Below mentioned is the explanation of the the next topic i.e The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill.
Compensatory afforestation is a way to make up for forest land that was diverted for "non- forest purposes". The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, restricts "non forest purpose" to cultivation of tea, coffee, spices, rubber, palms, oil-bearing plants, horticultural crops or medicinal plants and any purpose other than reforestation. Thus, whenever a forest land is to be used for such purposes, the Act stipulates that another non-forest land has to be afforested as a compensatory measure.
The Bill establishes the fund at a national level under a Public Account of India, and at state levels under the Public Account of the states. The Bill also establishes institutional mechanism at the national and state levels to ensure efficient use of the funds.
The national fund will receive 10% of the amount under this bill, and 90% of the funds will be given to the state funds. The main focus is to reduce the impact of diversion of forest lands, create productive assets, and also increase employment opportunities, especially in the rural sector.
The collected funds will be utilised for afforestation, regeneration of forest ecosystem, wild life protection and forest related infrastructure development. Establishes National and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authorities to manage the funds.
The determination of NPV will be delegated to an expert committee constituted by the central government.
The bill also seeks to establish National and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authorities to manage the funds.
The legislation will allow states to access nearly 42000 crore rupees that is lying idle and channel it into afforestation projects. It has provisions for administration of funds and utilization of funds by the user agencies to undertake plantations, protection of forests and forest-related infrastructure development.


Bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil in a sauce pan, whisk in grits, then set the heat to low. Cover the pot and allow the grits to simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes. If the grits are too thick before end of cooking time, add more broth 1/4 cup at a time.
While the grits cook, heat a large pan to medium-high heat and cook the sausage until it's browned and crispy, reserving the rendered fat in the pan. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Lower the heat to medium, add the bell pepper, onion and Serrano (add oil if pan is too dry), and saute until soft and the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and pepper flakes. When the garlic just starts to brown, add the chicken broth and wine to pan. When the liquid starts to simmer, add the shrimp and butter and cook for about 2 minutes, until the shrimp is firm and pink.
When the grits are cooked and creamy, stir in cheese, butter and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon warm grits into bowls, top with shrimp and its sauce. To finish, drizzle the barbecue sauce over the dish, sprinkle with smoked paprika and chopped cilantro, and serve. Optional: top each serving with a fried egg.


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'It Came Down to What I Could Make at My Kitchen Table': Amy Sherald on Experimenting With a New Medium for the First Time in Decades
October 13, 2020 [email protected]_84 Amy, decades, Experimenting, kitchen, Medium, Sherald, Table, Time
On October 19th, Hauser and Wirth gallery will present a series of five new paintings by artist Amy Sherald in an online exhibition titled "Womanist is to Feminist as Purple is to Lavender." The title draws from a phrase attributed to Alice Walker and her exploration of "womanist" ideology, which accounted for the intersectional experiences of Black women left out of established feminism, in the anthology titled In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens, from 1983.
In these new paintings, Sherald conducts an examination of identity analogous to Walker's, experimenting with new materials and themes that celebrate femininity, self-awareness, and leisure through the prism of Blackness. In doing so, the artist reveals expressions of Black life that have been historically absent in Black imagery. She presents simple acts of leisure that are not luxuries of privilege or passive pursuits, but essential elements of wellness that remind us of the restorative power of joy.
Amy Sherald approaches social portraiture with an intentionality that is expressed in the unique characteristics of her paintings. Her grey skin tones have become abstractions of blackness that reject social stratifications that underlie racism and colorism. Sherald paints her subjects on solid color backgrounds that accentuate the contrasting shades of their clothing and the lush texture of their natural coifs. Her intentionality extends to the visual parity the artist creates in the leveled gaze between the subject and viewer, asserting her subject's rightful place in the pantheon of portraiture.
Taken together, these artistic devices subvert narrow social constructs around blackness while maintain the essence of its beauty. Her work has earned her the critical and popular acclaim that led to her 2018 portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama in the National Portrait Gallery and, most recently, a commission for a portrait of Breonna Taylor featured that became Vanity Fair's September cover. Hauser and Wirth's online exhibition precedes a new solo presentation of Amy Sherald's work set for February 2021 at Hauser and Wirth in Los Angeles.
Recently, Sherald took precious time out of her schedule to reflect on the new work, Breonna Taylor, caregiving, and creating art during the global pandemic with Artnet News contributor Colony Little.
Amy Sherald, Untitled (Detail) (2020). © Amy Sherald, Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth.
The title of this exhibition, "Womanist is to Feminist as Purple is to Lavender" is a nod to Alice Walker's famous exploration of womanist theory. How did this quote inform your latest series? There are multiple nuanced interpretations of womanist ideology. What does womanism mean to you as a Black woman and an artist?
I was thinking about a title for this show and I came across it after the work was finished. It's rare that I go into the studio responding to words or with words in my head. But when I am finished with the work, I like to read poetry and books that connect organically to the themes I'm exploring. I extract phrases or piece together different sentences from various readings.
Warm fall dishes bring son to the kitchen, table
October 6, 2020 [email protected]_84 Bring, dishes, Fall, kitchen, Son, Table, Warm
Friends warned me. People who, before me, had sons. They told me that my son would suddenly and abruptly not want to spend time with me. He would, they said, leave my camp. They said he would first leave me and then leave my husband. At the time it was hard to believe. He was so joyful, so fun, so very excited about the world and all of its gifts.
And then, of course, he did. He found his own interests, his own people, his independence. That was many years ago and I did my best to let him go. It's good, it's fine, it's the way parenting is supposed to be. They grow and push you away and hopefully, if everything is right, they come back.
I'm working on Elliot coming back. He's 16 now and a pretty laid-back guy. He does what we ask of him. Mow the lawn? Empty the dishwasher? Walk the dog? Yep, yup and did it already. Sometimes, we have to ask twice but it's not a fight. My husband and I do ask him to hang out with us and to this he almost always says no. He's got homework. The guys are waiting for him. He's tired. You know, anything is better than spending time with his parents.
Recently, we've been asking him to go for short hikes with us or watch a movie. Heck, I even asked him to sit beside me and learn to knit. That I said knowing there was no way my 16-year-old son would knit. But in asking and showing Elliot my project, I had a few more moments with him.
I've also been calling him downstairs when I'm cooking dinner. I'll place an onion and the chef's knife on the counter and when he arrives, I point and say, "Chop." He does it easily, without complaint. I fall in beside him and knowing that teenagers are a bit like scared animals (approach too fast and they run away), I move in slowly. I ask about school, friends, guitar. I keep it to things he likes. I don't grill him for information; sometimes we just chop quietly.
It's crazy but I do forget that food is the best thing to bring us together. It's our common denominator. Elliot doesn't want to spend an afternoon hiking with Paul and I or even watch a movie. He definitely doesn't want to knit. But he will chop or stir or whisk, even for a few minutes. If you've ever waited for a child who has left your camp, you'll understand how sweet it is to just stand with him.
What follows are a few things that have come out of my kitchen in recent weeks. Things Elliot has helped me make, and also things his only part in was the eating. I know he would rather have sausage and chicken, pasta and plain salad to vegetables. But while I'm willing to do a lot to bring him back over to
Food Network Kitchen Sets the Table with New Series BREAKFAST WITH BESSER
October 2, 2020 [email protected]_84 BESSER, Breakfast, Food, kitchen, Network, Series, sets, Table
Featuring chef Elena Besser.
Food Network Kitchen, the award-winning, first of its kind culinary app, today announced the premiere of new, original series, Breakfast with Besser, featuring chef Elena Besser chatting with celebrity guests including some of Hollywood's hungriest stars as she guides them in cooking breakfast dishes specifically crafted for them. From insightful interviews and interactive games, to creative recipes and cooking tips, viewers will be treated to a first row seat at the breakfast table and get a chance to laugh and learn as comedians, actors, and Broadway stars navigate their way through the kitchen. Joining Besser across the 6 episodes will be Lea DeLaria, André De Shields, James Monroe Iglehart, Chris Redd, Dulcé Sloan and Bowen Yang cooking up dishes such as Cheddar Chicken and Waffles, Chicago-style Breakfast Biscuit Egg Sandwich, Devil's Food Crepe Cake and more. THE TALK show style interaction combined with cooking show level teachable techniques, will give fans a unique experience as each episode unfolds with delicious new recipes and stories.
"Elena Besser brings her charm and culinary know-how to this new series that is sure to have everyone clamoring for a seat at the table," said Deb Puchalla, SVP Digital Programming & Video for Food Network and Cooking Channel at Discovery Digital Studios. "From the fans to the celebrity guests, everyone will be ready to cook up some new favorite breakfast dishes in their own home kitchens."
Elena Besser is a trained cook and TV host. After graduating with a theatre degree from Northwestern University, she got her culinary degree at International Culinary Center in SoHo and cooked at Lilia in NYC under Chef Missy Robbins. She has appeared on Food Network, Cooking Channel and Food Network Kitchen. Elena founded THE LINEUP in 2020 as a mission to provide support and exposure to the next generation of great chefs. THE LINEUP shifted gears to release ON THE LINE, a COVID relief cookbook to help the culinary community in a different way. ON THE LINE is a cookbook by and for the cooks, featuring many of the industry's rising stars who have poured their hearts and souls into highly acclaimed restaurants across the country. Elena's passion for spreading accessible and exciting cooking and culinary tips to others shines through in Breakfast with Besser.
Food Network Kitchen launched in the United States in October 2019 as a first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer product with proprietary streaming technology, offering consumers live, interactive cooking classes; on-demand cooking classes; ingredient home delivery; trusted recipes; and direct access to Food Network talent and culinary experts.
TV News Desk
New House bill is on the table, here's who it could help
September 29, 2020 [email protected]_84 Bill, Heres, house, Table
After weeks of stalled talks, negotiations on another coronavirus stimulus relief package have picked back up, with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking by phone several times since last Friday on the outlines of a new stimulus bill and a second direct payment that could come with it.
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In parallel with renewed discussions, the Democratic-led House of Representatives unveiled a new economic support bill Monday that includes a second stimulus check of up to $1,200 for qualifying Americans, unemployment benefits, small business loans and airline aid. The $2.2 trillion bill could get a vote in the House this week, Politico reported. It's based on the original Democratic-backed Heroes Act, which had a larger $3.4 trillion price tag.
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A new stimulus bill could help behind a second check.
Read on to learn the proposed benefits a new stimulus package could contain if it becomes law before or after the Nov. 3 election. For more information, read up on the six top things to know about stimulus checks. We update this story regularly.
As much as $1,200 per American in a second stimulus check
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have agreed on the need for a second direct payment of up to $1,200 per eligible American adult and additional money for dependents (find out who counts as a dependent, and how old you have to be to qualify for a check of your own).
The new House bill includes similar provisions for stimulus checks as the March CARES Act did and expands who counts as a dependent, following the requirements set out in the Heroes Act.
Next stimulus checks: What to expect
Funding for airlines to prevent layoffs
Payroll protections included in the CARES Act will expire on Oct. 1, and airlines are threatening to lay off thousands of workers after that point. The new House bill includes money for airlines to prevent mass layoffs.
Enhanced unemployment pay for millions of job hunters
A stop-gap measure for the federal government to fund $300 a week in enhanced unemployment pay only lasts six weeks and is already ending in some states.
A major point of contention in the debate, Democrats want a new bill to provide $600 per week on top of states' benefit just like the CARES Act did in March. Republicans want to slim the figure to $300. The Problem Solvers proposal puts the figure at $450 for eight weeks, with an increase afterward. The new House bill includes $600 for unemployment benefits.
Payroll Protection Program to aid small businesses
Intended to help you retain your job, the Paycheck Protection Program provides forgivable loans to small businesses as an incentive to keep employees on the payroll — people who might have otherwise have lost their jobs during
New SeaPak Shrimp Sea Pals Bring Fun and Flavor to the Kitchen Table
September 18, 2020 [email protected]_84 Bring, Flavor, Fun, kitchen, Pals, Sea, SeaPak, shrimp, Table
The SeaPak Shrimp Sea Pals are designed to encourage kids to eat at least two servings of seafood each week, as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. SeaPak says the new product offers a quick and hassle-free option for families who like to have a little fun with their food.
"At SeaPak, our goal is to make seafood an easy fit for everyday busy life," says Kristen Beadon, the company's director of marketing. "We're always looking for new ways to serve up great-tasting seafood, whether it's by introducing new flavors, new kinds of seafood or, in this case, new shapes."
With these sea animal-shaped shrimp sea pals, every meal can now be like an underwater adventure, Beadon adds. "We wanted to create a kid-friendly seafood option for the frozen food aisle, while assuring moms and dads that they could feel good about serving nutritious and delicious shrimp to their children."
When it comes to satisfying snacks that will support a child's growth and development, Rachael Hartley, registered dietitian and nutritionist, recommends always including a source of protein in the mix.
The new Shrimp Sea Pals fit that bill, containing an impressive 14 grams of protein per serving. Wrapped in a crunchy, whole-grain breading, the shrimp sea pals also are a good source of dietary fiber and nutrients and do not contain any artificial preservatives or colors.
"As a dietitian, I love that they are made with whole grains," Hartley says. "With their playful shapes and great taste, SeaPak's Shrimp Sea Pals make it easy and fun to serve seafood to your family members, even those who may not always be open to new foods."
SeaPak Shrimp Sea Pals can be found in the freezer aisle at major retailers and in grocery chains locations nationwide.
To learn more, visit SeaPak.com and the brand's Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram pages.
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SeaPak has been using coastal-inspired recipes to make great-tasting shrimp and seafood for more than 70 years. The company is committed to helping busy families reduce stress and increase wellness by offering mindful, authentic, quality seafood products. The trusted name for delicious seafood products since 1948, SeaPak today produces America's No. 1-selling retail frozen shrimp brand within the specialty seafood category. SeaPak is highly regarded within the seafood industry for its adherence to the utmost in quality standards and its commitment to resource management and sustainability. Learn more about the brand and its commitment to sustainability here.
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How to Battle Kitchen Burnout (And Still Get Dinner on the Table)
September 13, 2020 [email protected]_84 Battle, Burnout, Dinner, kitchen, Table
I'm staring into my freezer at eight a.m., pawing through vacuum-packed lumps of chicken and bags of frozen bananas to find anything that might easily turn into dinner. I know I need to use the greens I got last weekend. I dream of someone else fitting all the pieces together.
I'm not cooking tonight, I say to my husband, who is lost in his screen, trying to fit in a few early hours of work before he wakes our daughter. He nods absently.
I start to put away a cookbook that's sitting out, but stop and scan the photos, picturing how I used to love shutting myself in the kitchen, rolling a tray of herb-dotted meatballs to simmer all afternoon. Spaghetti. There's a jar of sauce on the shelf. Just make spaghetti.
That night, I go through the motions again.
"Burnout is not the same as stress," psychotherapist Anna Lindberg Cedar explains to me on the phone. "We experience stress with the adjustment to any life change, positive or negative. Getting married causes stress. Job promotions. But with burnout, you stop functioning. You stop doing the things that you typically care about, or you do them, but not very well, or without much feeling. You begin to lose touch with who you are."
"The most painful part," she notes, is that burnout "attacks things that we typically love so much, the activities that used to bring us joy and pleasure."
I'll stop here to recognize: It's a huge privilege to have a fridge with fresh food in it, a cupboard stocked with boxes of pasta. So many families right now are struggling with food insecurity, on top of the pandemic and all of its attendant crises. But whatever you're facing right now—whether you're in isolation on your own, or out advocating for racial justice; whether you're facing a terrifying work situation or smoky orange skies, or juggling childcare and remote learning and all the rest—it's likely your surge capacity is depleted. And if, like me, cooking was one of your outlets in the past, it's possible, after all these months of meals, you've lost your kitchen mojo, too.
On Instagram, my friend Rachel Khong captioned a recent photo of a home cooked-meal: "Can you believe we have to eat every day?" To many of us, meals—and the decisions required to make them—feel like waves folding one after another onto the shore. It's relentless. And while a few of my friends still seem to be enjoying their pandemic cooking (and baking) projects, as things unravel, I'm seeing more notes about burnout on my Instagram feed. We are all struggling to feel any spark.
I ask Cedar what we can do. "You do need to give yourself some form of pleasure and rest, even when you're in a crisis," she explains. "Giving yourself the time to have access to another sensation"—a moment of pleasure—"is going to be really important for your sustainability."
And that means, she says, acting against what burnout
Dear Annie: Divided kitchen table
September 12, 2020 [email protected]_84 Annie, Dear, Divided, kitchen, Table
Dear Annie: My wife and I have just celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary. Two years ago, she decided to become a vegan for moral and dietary reasons. I respect her greatly for that, though I didn't love constantly hearing about it. I have also adopted many of the same eating habits, but I do still eat meat. We have both learned to prepare very nice vegan dishes that the other enjoys. Lately, however, she has decided to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet, she also has decided to use a lot of spices in her foods that I cannot eat. For the past two years, I have not cooked meat in our house nor have I fired up my barbecue out of respect for her. Now, I find myself wanting to again cook dishes for myself that I feel are healthy but that include lean meats: chicken fajitas, turkey chili, etc… Do I have the right to cook in my house and if so, how do I approach the subject with her in a way that she doesn't "flip out"? — Omnivore Husband in Oregon
Dear Omnivore: Your wife wouldn't appreciate it if you told her how to eat. She should respect your right to decide what you'd like to eat, too. However, I have a feeling that you may want to take a leaf from her book once you see the effects of a whole-food, plant-based diet. It's one of the healthiest ways to eat and has been shown to be effective against many common chronic diseases, including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. (Check out "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., and "The China Study" by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., for more information.) So, keep an open mind.
Dear Annie: I am going through a really hard time right now. My husband is dying with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the pancreas. His doctor told me that it's getting to be time to call in our family. I'm with him 24/7. We have been married for 23 years and have three wonderful children together ages 17 through 21. My husband asked me to tell the hospital that he doesn't want anyone in the room with him except for me, our kids and three other family members. This doesn't include any immediate members of his family of origin, and they are blaming me for this. I am doing what my husband asks. His family has not been around us at all this whole time that he has been sick, and now they are wanting to act like they really care. Don't get me wrong; I really do love my in-laws, but how do I honor my husband's wishes while not hurting his family? I'm the one with him day and night, never even once leaving the room from him. I don't want to hurt anyone! — Wife in the Middle
Dear Wife in the Middle: I am so sorry that your husband is dying.
There are no
Is your Sur La Table closing? The kitchen goods retailer is liquidating more stores by the end of September
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Going-out-of-business liquidation sales are now underway at 17 additional Sur La Table stores.
Can shopping malls survive the coronavirus pandemic and more store closings?
The Seattle-based luxury kitchen goods retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July and announced plans to close 51 of its 121 stores while looking for a buyer for remaining locations. Five locations were listed as permanently closed in July.
According to a news release Friday, liquidation firms Great American Group, SB360 Capital Partners and Tiger Capital Group are managing the sales at the closing stores, which started Aug. 28, and the initial discounts are up to 30% off original prices, the release said.
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A joint venture by Marquee Brands and CSC Generation, bought the remaining Sur La Table stores, brand and related intellectual property last month, the release said, noting that more than 55 Sur La Table locations will continue to operate across the country.
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According to the retailer's website, stores will close by the end of September. Sixty-three locations were listed as permanently closed Friday.
Sur La Table, which is known for offering cooking classes at some of its stores, will not offer classes at closing locations, it said on its customer FAQ page. Classes will continue at select stores and online.
The company previously said the closings are "a result of the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis."
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Sur La Table store closings 2020
The following stores are slated to close by the end of September, according to the store locator.
California Sur La Table closing stores
Burlingame: 1208 Donnelly Ave.
Dublin: Persimmon Place, 5186 Dublin Blvd.
Los Angeles: Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St.
Woodland Hills: Village at Topanga, 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
San Francisco: Ferry Building Marketplace
Santa Monica: 301 Wilshire Blvd.
Florida Sur La Table closures
Aventura: 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Sarasota: Pineapple Square, 22 N. Lemon Ave.
West Palm Beach: Rosemary Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave.
Michigan Sur La Table closing store
Grand Rapids: Breton South Village, 2500 Burton Street SE
Nebraska Sur La Table closure
Omaha: One Pacific Place, 10353 Pacific St.
North Carolina Sur La Table closings
Durham: The Streets at Southpoint, 8030 Renaissance Parkway
Huntersville: Northcross Commons, 9129 Sam Furr Road
Tennessee Sur La Table closure
Germantown/Memphis: Saddle Creek, 7509 Poplar Ave.
Texas Sur La Table closing store
Fort Worth: Waterside, 3700 Vision Drive
Virginia Sur La Table closure
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Diet decisions divide family's kitchen table | Advice
September 11, 2020 [email protected]_84 Advice, decisions, Diet, divide, familys, kitchen, Table
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Dear Annie: My wife and I have just celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary.
Two years ago, she decided to become a vegan for moral and dietary reasons. I respect her greatly for that, though I didn't love constantly hearing about it. I also have adopted many of the same eating habits, but I do still eat meat.
We have both learned to prepare very nice vegan dishes that the other enjoys. Lately, however, she has decided to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet, she also has decided to use a lot of spices in her foods that I cannot eat.
For the past two years, I have not cooked meat in our house nor have I fired up my barbecue out of respect for her. Now, I find myself wanting to again cook dishes for myself that I feel are healthy but that include lean meats: chicken fajitas, turkey chili, etc.
Do I have the right to cook in my house and if so, how do I approach the subject with her in a way that she doesn't "flip out"?
— Omnivore Husband in Oregon
Dear Omnivore: Your wife wouldn't appreciate it if you told her how to eat. She should respect your right to decide what you'd like to eat, too.
However, I have a feeling that you may want to take a leaf from her book once you see the effects of a whole-food, plant-based diet. It's one of the healthiest ways to eat and has been shown to be effective against many common chronic diseases, including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. (Check out "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., and "The China Study" by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., for more information.) So, keep an open mind.
Raleigh's Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen desperate for donations :: WRAL.com
September 11, 2020 [email protected]_84 desperate, donations, kitchen, Raleighs, Shepherds, Soup, Table, WRALcom
By Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter, and Rick Armstrong, photojournalist
Raleigh, N.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic has placed new demands on many charitable organizations, like the Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen, which has served the hungry in the Raleigh area for 40 years and has never struggled more.
Close to lunchtime, kitchen manager Michael K. Smith begins rolling out packed meals from the kitchen to the sidewalk on Morgan Street in downtown Raleigh where people line up for lunch.
"I love my job," said. "I love doing this for my people."
Smith is one of just three staff members in the kitchen providing hot lunches to people in need five days a week. In the pandemic, staff and volunteers now have to work harder than ever.
"They have been the backbone of this operation, because what 25 people used to do in a day we're now doing with five a day," said executive director Tammy Gregory.
Before March 11, Gregory said companies, especially those in the downtown area, encouraged their employees to spend time volunteering. Then health risks that came with COVID-19 changed everything, with volunteers and donations dwindling and dining rooms meals coming to a halt.
Gregory said it took a day to figure out their next step to feed those in need.
"We have kind of a drive-thru set up, and they can come get lunches," she said. "We make snack packs too, so they have something for the evening."
Shepherd's Table also provides masks, hand sanitizer, sports drinks and water bottles.
Gregory said, since support from the community diminished, the number of hungry people increased.
"They still need food. They have no income. As you know, we've lost so many jobs in the hospitality industry," said Gregory. "These are our neighbors — these are the people you see every day on the street."
Gregory said the group needs help to meet the need.
"We have over 380 companies just in this downtown area within a four block radius and we're getting no support," she said. "We say kindness is shown in different ways. Well, write a check, because that's kindness for us right now. We need that support now more than ever."
Gregory said Shepherd's Table also needs regular donations of canned foods and other non-perishable food. Learn how to support them online.