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Marguerite Dorian Taussig came to our town, taught a class in botany, composed and contributed a fine and witty essay about how the names of perfumes change to reflect the mood of the times, and stayed here.
She had brought along her father’s medical journal, a wartime diary, which she translated and published, among other works, including children’s books.
And she wrote an account of the birthplace she and her mother had left behind.
Taussig, a gracious hostess and an elegant and eloquent woman, highlighted excerpts from her memoir, which was published in its entirety in the Jewish Spectator, for me to read to my RISD class titled “The Jewish Narrative.” She summons up the aura of her girlhood with these recalled episodes about her quest for a Jewish identity.
I offer these paragraphs as an homage to Taussig and her fellow travelers in their pursuit of happiness and the American dream:
I learned that we were Jews from the grocer’s little boy. There was a church on our street in Bucharest. I saw flickering candle lights through a half-open door. I heard the sound of chanting and the echo of steps on the stone floor. I saw a priest crossing the street. The wind parted his beard ... .
The freckled son of our grocer said I was not to go inside his church. I took my doubts to my father. My father explained that we were Jews. But did we also have a church? Could I forbid the grocer’s boy to enter it?
“We have a church but we are not religious,” my father said. “We do not practice this nonsense.”
While we talked, the white curtains of our living room made two little squares on his glasses, hid his eyes, their reassuring brown glow.
“It does not matter what you are,” he added.
The subject seemed suddenly solemn and oppressive. “But why – why do people have different religions? How do you know what you should be?”
My father leaned back in his chair and thought again. “You are what your parents and their parents have been.”
Ancestry presented itself like the nest of wooden toys I kept in the drawer of my night table: four small figures each coming out of the previous one. My forebears were Jews, and so was I.
What was happening involved us on the side of the loser. An anti-Semitic street demonstration passed under our windows. We lived near the university. Students started the academic year with a routine performance. A few Jewish students were beaten, several pairs of glasses smashed, and, if the enthusiasm lasted, one or two shops in the poor Jewish section of town would get their windows broken. That day, a group of young men carrying flags marched down our street singing: “Thieves and Jews are sucking our blood.”
When, in my first year of school, I stood in front of the class valiantly quoting my father’s words in my high-pitched voice, Miss Polonu, our teacher, became scarlet as her blouse. With a display of “tolerance” practiced by anti-Semites, she asked me to “describe your church” and the class could sense the little distance you keep when you visit a friend with the flu.
I explained that I hadn’t been inside our church because we “don’t practice this nonsense.”
She looked at me thunderstruck and accused me of being a pagan.
At noon, Sabina, my friend and schoolmate, did not wait for me outside. She denied our friendship and did not have the courage to side with the “pagan.”
I walked home alone.
Wrapped in a frowning silence preceding a storm, my father walked me to school next morning to talk to Miss Polonu, who later emerged from the teachers’ room flushed and puffed up like an indignant hen. Both camps were left tense and suspicious. The kind of education my parents had had in mind needed an amendment. I was taken to visit a synagogue. The event alarmed and saddened me.
Maybe my mother chose the synagogue in the poor Jewish neighborhood because it was closer to what her parents had been part of: simple, strictly orthodox – or perhaps because it stood among the best delicatessens. We went there to purchase the king of carps, in a knight’s armor of silver scales, wrapped in a coat of newspaper.
If I missed a particular movie after it was shown at the big boulevard theatres, I would be sent to see it in the old movie houses of the Jewish section, where the sound track stuttered and the picture shivered and froze at the most exciting moment and could be called back to life only by stomping your feet and asking for your money back.
Beyond the necessities, the little luxuries of life included a photographer’s studio with pictures of brides in the window and the autographed portrait of a Jewish philanthropist ... plus barber shops, newspaper and tobacco stands, and stores that sold exercise books for the Hebrew alphabet, that were to be opened backwards.
One summer a Yiddish theater group came to Bucharest from abroad. They played in the garden of the theater, a small enclosure with gravel and brightened by petunias, surrounded by the echo of trolleys and taxicabs. I sat between my parents, intimidated by the language I did not understand, yet knew that it concerned me in some curious way, that I belonged to it even if it didn’t belong to me.
The dark alleys smelled of pee and of pumpkins baked in the public ovens. From small yards the pallor of a lilac bush might come suddenly to meet you.
The mezzotints of memory have fused now in my mind with the dark grays of later events I witnessed on the synagogue street. The terror of later years has spread and permeated with dread something I had sensed in the air, though I couldn’t guess what it was. A thing dormant but ever ready to sprout.
Some years later, I sat on the fence of the Jewish high school among sobbing women. A morgue had been improvised and people went in and out to claim their dead. For three days and nights we had locked ourselves in the apartment, surrounded by cries and shooting. The Jews had been “subjected to severe oppressive measures,” as history has recorded. “But this looks like civil war,” my father said while feverishly fingering the buttons of the radio choked between two pillows, vainly seeking a sign of hope across the world.
“When political parties argue, the Jewish issue is postponed ... it cannot be a pogrom!”
The third day at dawn the shooting stopped. When the telephones worked again and trolleys started running, we learned that most of the Jewish homes had been ransacked, people scooped out of their beds or hiding places, carted in trucks to the town outskirts to be shot.
The Jewish neighborhood had been destroyed.
I went with my father to look for his friend who had a printing shop behind the shul. In frozen, ashen groups of three or four, soldiers guarded the disarray. They paced the sidewalk to mask their uneasiness at the wailing and moaning.
The grocery store had been emptied, windows smashed.
“They rolled a gasoline tank, the murderers, and set fire,” a woman told us through the corner of a black shawl she held to her mouth.
We rushed along a side alley to the printer’s and a black hole confronted us in its place. “That’s where it exploded.”
At dawn, the corpses were collected and brought inside the high school. I sat on the fence and waited for my father, who went in. The sidewalk was swarming with women in black shawls. With soot around the paneless windows, the synagogue had acquired a human face, demented, with empty eye sockets. The door had been torn from its hinges. A blue velvet Torah cover lay on the steps.
My father came out of the morgue dumb, his muffler undone, looking green under his fur hat. When he nodded his head, the look of dread in his eyes wavered, and a rivulet rolled down his frozen cheek.
The prayer room was bare. Nothing from the paraphernalia of faith that can make ancestry desirable. No silver cups, no gilded incense box, no stone-studded pointer.
I was going to pursue with passion years later, through museums, just such treasures, entreating them to grant me a glimpse of our bygone glory.
MIKE FINK (email@example.com) teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design.


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Defunct Motor Carrier Ordered to Pay Whistleblower Over $150K
OSHA has ordered a defunct motor carrier company based in Hartford and its owner to pay more than $150,000 in back wages, damages, and legal fees for retaliating against a former driver who filed a whistleblower complaint.
Federal investigators determined that Universal Trucking Solutions LLC and owner Juan Ramirez retaliated by intentionally cutting the unnamed driver’s hours, resulting in a pay cut.
The driver resigned from Universal Trucking Solutions LLC in February 2017 after growing worried that federal officials would confiscate his commercial driver’s license, that his livelihood or life could be a risk from driving defective trucks, and because Universal Trucking Solutions forced the driver to ignore hours-of-service rules, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a release.
“OSHA investigators found that the company and Ramirez retaliated against a driver who repeatedly voiced concerns to management about faulty vehicle maintenance—including missing or inoperative headlights and air pressure leaks—and the company’s direction to violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours of service regulations while driving,” officials said.
After investigating, OSHA ordered the company and Ramirez to:
- Pay the driver $8,315 in back pay and interest, $75,000 in punitive damages, and $50,000 in compensatory damages for mental pain and emotional distress
- Pay $21,378 in reasonable attorney’s fees to the driver’s attorneys
- Refrain from retaliating or discriminating against the driver for exercising rights under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act
“Truck drivers are protected from retaliation when they refuse to violate laws put in place to protect their safety and health,” said OSHA New England regional administrator Galen Blanton.
“This order reinforces the agency’s commitment to protect workers who exercise their right to a safe workplace, and refuse to place themselves and the public at risk.”
Either party may appear the order to the labor department’s Office of Administrative Law Judges.
For more information, contact CBIA’s Phillip Montgomery (860.244.1982).
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Abyan, and all other asylum seekers in the Regional Processing Centres of Manus and Nauru, has been transferred to these centres by Australian authorities after arriving on Australian shores claiming Australia’s protection under the Refugee Convention. Australia therefore has a duty of care to the people in these centres, and in this case, they have failed in their duty.
Abyan was allegedly raped on 18 July and has been asking for a termination since 1 September. In the meantime, her most private trauma has been aired all over Australian and international news. Yet the reasons for Abyan’s delayed treatment and sudden removal from Australia remain unclear, with many reports coming from refugee advocates in contact with Abyan contradicting reports from the Immigration Department, who also like to refrain from commenting on individual cases or ‘operational matters’.
A spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville, urged Australia to “provide a decent option for Abyan [who] is in a very fragile mental and physical condition and is deeply traumatised by her experiences”. Barely a day later the Australian government has acted upon this call, with Immigration Minister Peter Dutton confirming that Abyan will be returning to Australia for whatever treatment she decides is necessary.
This quick and positive response to UN criticism is somewhat surprising. Earlier this year a UN report found that Australia was violating the rights of asylum seekers and breaching its obligations under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. In response, the then Prime Minister Tony Abbott claimed that Australia was 'sick of being lectured to by the UN'.
Perhaps Australia’s approach to UN criticism has changed with the change of Prime Minister. Since Prime Minister Turnbull has taken the reigns Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced Australia’s bid to get a seat on the UN Human Rights Council 2018-2020. Ms Bishop stated that the UN plays a crucial role in today’s increasingly hostile world, for which it is often not recognised. A far cry from being 'sick of being lectured to'.
If Australia’s action in returning Abyan to Australia was motivated by a genuine concern then this would have happened much earlier in the situation. The fact that Australia acted promptly to the UN’s call to action reveals a positive change since Abbott’s leadership and rejoinders to the UN earlier this year. But this positive action could well be motivated by the desire to be seen as ‘a good international citizen’ in order to win a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. The true test will be whether Australia will be consistently proactive regarding refugee rights before the UN is forced to step in. Australia has a duty of care to the refugees that have sought our protection on our soil. This needs to be the priority of its policy decisions before our foreign policy concerns.


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FORT LAUDERDALE -- Police Chief Joe Gerwens should fire the officer who shot and killed an unarmed black suspect, assign more black officers to the black community and provide more cultural awareness, members of the all-black Justice for All in Broward said on Friday.
"We're not going to be satisfied until that officer is fired," the Rev. C.E. Glover said a day after the release of a grand jury report critical of Officer Robert Thomas McCabe's handling of his gun. "We will take whatever steps to accomplish" our goals, Glover said.
McCabe, 22, who is white, fatally shot Patrick Lavon Lee, 28, on Dec. 10 while preparing to search him. McCabe told grand jurors the shooting was accidental and occurred when he slipped.
JAB leaders met with Gerwens for an hour on Friday morning to itemize their demands. They reiterated complaints that blacks are mistreated by white officers and said they were not going to take it anymore.
But they refused to detail their plans.
"I don't think you go into battle by telling the other side your plans," the Rev. Larry Bellamy said.
Gerwens said many of JAB's goals were the same as his.
Gerwens said police already were reviewing training procedures before Lee's death. In addition, the department works every day to hire more minority officers, he said.
Sgt. Roger Miller, who is black and in charge of recruiting, echoed Gerwens' comments on the department's recruiting efforts.
"I've been here 24 years. In that time, we've tried to recruit blacks in high schools, colleges and the armed forces. We've recruited in Northern cities from (other) police agencies," Miller said. "For the most part, many of them leave the job after a few years."
Miller said that next week he and four other officers will go to a U.S. Marine class in North Carolina in hopes of finding good candidates, minorities in particular.
Glover said one of JAB's priorities is to have more black officers patrol the black areas of the city. He said the black officers would understand the community better and would serve as role models for children.
But Miller, who has worked in all areas of the city, said he would not want to be required to work only in black neighborhoods. "As a black officer, I don't want to be restricted to working in one area," he said.
Officers annually get to choose the hours they work and the district they work in based on seniority, Maj. Ed White said. If black officers are not working in the black neighborhoods, it may be by their choice, and administrators cannot force them, White said.
A breakdown of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's 476 officers:
White males 366
White females 39
Black males 43
Black females 7
Hispanic males* 19
Hispanic females* 1
Oriental males 1
Oriental females 0
Two black males and one Hispanic male are among eight cadets attending the police academy in preparation to become Fort Lauderdale police officers.
* White/black breakdown of Hispanic officers was not available.
SOURCE: Fort Lauderdale Police Department


From Holland’s thriving electronic music scene, yet another promising artist steps into the limelight. After being involved in a number of groundbreaking projects, dj/producer Edwin Oosterwal is taking things to the next level. With a critically acclaimEd Solo-début on his own Rejected imprint and gigs in some of Europe’s leading clubs, an international breakthrough is inevitable.
Edwin started dj-ing in the East of Holland, where he was studying to be an engineer and first met his friend and future musical patner in crime Joris Voorn. Mixing all types of music for tough crowds, Edwin soon mastered the craft of dance floor wizardry. Deejaying remained a passion in those days, only to become the main focus in later years. Edwin’s engineering endeavours brought him to all corners of the world, picking up different musical influences along the way. His years in Sydney broadened and deepened his take on electronic music. Living in NYC helped further develop Edwin’s historical perception.
Edwin returned to Dutch shores in 2005 a seasoned musical connoisseur. He soon hooked back up with Joris, who at the time was making a serious career out of spinning and producing. The two of them started Rejected – production outfit, dj-team and label. From the first release it was clear that Rejected had international appeal. For The People, Cliché and Let’s Go Juno ended up in all the right record bags. Moreover, as a label manager for Rejected and the more techno-oriented Green, Edwin also helped sign such pivotal releases as Pitto’s Feelin’ and 360’s Neon.
After more than fifteen years of paying his dues and biding his time, Edwin finds an old dream fulfilled. Not only is he heading two of Holland’s leading electronic music labels. He is also touring the world with his own contemporary take on the sound he has been representing since the early nineties – as Rejected and by himself. Awakenings, Fabric and Panoramabar are only the beginning. The rest is set to follow suit.


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When we convey upon the very essence of travel and the Black American experience, we are shifting into an energy level and period of, rebirth. Yes, my Darlings. Travel allows for rejuvenation, and the changing of perspective into how we view the current situation of our lives; our community, our nation, and our world. That is the very essence of it. One of the most enlightening arenas regarding travel, within Black American experiences, is how it gives us the perspective to witness our identity in a different light, or different atmosphere. Yet, somehow our culture, ethnicity, our identity manages to follow us. Wherever we go in the world, we are followed, colored, and managed by our culture-that culture birthed in Deep South, Black American church, community vibes, Baby! It is who we are. Travel does not give us an escape from being Black American. In a terse amount of words, it provides us with a myriad opportunity to re-center ourselves for who we are; and our purpose (or responsibility) in re-birthing, and re-creating, our culture.
Too often, writers, scholars, and others link the Black American experience as only and primarily being that of struggle. Such persons have not articulated, or grappled with the reality of joy, celebration, aesthetics, laughter, wellness, family, love, relationships, and other beautiful elements- which embodies a culture and people. Hard living and hard times seem to be the only elements of Black American communities, that people choose to focus on. When it comes to the realm and gaze of travel, people are also fixating our travel aesthetics, as an escape. Rarely do people discuss the practice of Black Americans traveling for the beauty, aesthetics, and adventure of travel. Furthermore, rarely are there discussions on the performance of Black Americans using their travel experiences, in order to return and spread nutritious energy, for the wellness of Black American communities. One thing is for sure: Black Americans have not traveled, solely, for the purpose of escaping one’s nation, one’s culture, and the legacy, richness, and wellness, birthed by Black American foremothers and forefathers. Not at all. In fact, there is a far more beautiful and nutritious sides to the his/herstory of Black American travel tales. And, it truly is one of adventure, love; the performance and representation of our people, for all the world, to see.
“It is perfectly possible to be enamoured of Paris, while remaining totally indifferent or even hostile to the French.”James Baldwin
When we enter into the travel experience of Black America’s beloved James Baldwin, one of the beauties of this prolific and powerful writer, is that he always stayed in tuned with his culture, even when he departed to live in France. In fact, his livelihood in France, served as a platform for his continued contribution to the literary aesthetics of Black American people. In fact, it is notated that his legendary work, Go Tell It On the Mountain, was written and worked on, at the Cafe de Flore, at the boulevard Saint-Germaine Paris. Throughout his time in Paris, Baldwin was doing his part in presenting Black American people, as having our own culture; that we, too, were part of the international, literary movement. It was beautiful and intrinsic for those of the French gaze, who were interested in knowing about Negroes and Negresses of US soiling. Such is an intricate part of the travel experience. Even while overseas, and to remove himself from the hostilities towards Blackness (within the United States of America), Baldwin never removed himself from the creative identity, culture, and innovation of being Black American. Please keep in mind, that there is a huge difference in leaving the United States because you want to “flee” from the responsibilities of cultivating your culture (even worse, exploiting the oppression of Black Americans (the Sheroes or Heroes) for travel fame or pretending to be Black American for the cultural marketability, while secretly despising Black American women), and leaving in order to acquire healing; while staying connected (and contributing) to what is happening back home. Too many people are depicting the Black American travel experience as one solely arising from oppression. Rarely, do they focus on traveling, and having residency in another country, in order to use that very same energy for nurture back home.
Another beautiful telling of James Baldwin is how he continued to write about love, and the magic of Black American love stories, throughout his literary work and tales. Even in the midst of struggle, or oppression, Baldwin made sure to present his people as also experiencing this wonder, called love! That’s what made this such a joyous occasion. Don’t forget his iconic pieces, If Beale Street Could Talk (published in 1974) and Just Above My Head (published in 1979). When discussing, If Beale Street Could Talk, readers (and viewers) are given a firsthand account of Black American love. They are connected to Black American love stories, and the sacredness of love, within Black American communities. Such stories are very important. Happy tales, romance, magic, and the beauty produced, in spite of, are very important to the narrative of Black American communities and experiences. Even from afar, James Baldwin was blessing his community in the work he produced. So, you see, James Baldwin utilized the experience of travel (the Black American travel experience) for the rejuvenation of his people. This was his way of sharing the healing power of travel. It was a very important way, as in being in a distant place, he could experience wellness, while producing Black American literary aesthetics. Let’s also remember that he also showcased Black American wellness being performed in the United States; despite being in the midst of racial hostilities.
“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”James Baldwin
Another fascinating adventure in Baldwin’s travel experience is his home, and how it showcased that he never was trying to “escape” from his culture. Throughout his residency in France, James Baldwin also hosted other famous Black American artists. Such prominent artists included Josephine Baker, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, and Nina Simone. They came during prominent Jazz festivals, such as the Nice Jazz Festivals and the Jazz a Juan. Why is this powerful? Well, it goes to show that, again, reflections of his culture always came to find him. Baldwin never tried to escape from who he is was as a Black American, gay man. Prominent, feminine, Black American, women figures such as Nina Simone and Josephine Baker, further affirmed his natural connection to his garden. Hosting them was an act of love. In fact, it was more than hosting them. It was a re-kindling of love and kinship. Whatever performance journeys existed among the three of them, it can’t be denied that these visits were nothing more than a rekindling of the familiar. Its that breath of air, Black American travelers feel, when we come in contact with our people. Suddenly, different light bulbs come on, and we breathe the freshness of air. Those of us traveling for the art, smile many breaths when we see our peculiar folk; our fellow people from the gardens of Black American soils. Nevertheless, there is an awakening taking place. It is bound to happen. Ventures into this other world of travel, where we are using that nourishment to give back home, and to heal our very gardens, is happening. Go into every nation, and our culture can be found there. Black America’s gardens have nourished the nations and cultures of others. That is not up for debate. In fact there is a level of mystery and magical performance, where other groups have tasted our scents. Unfortunately, there is the conversation of exploitation, and that, my Dears, is for another detailing.
Another element of James Baldwin and his form of travel wellness (for self and for community) is that he came back to spread that wellness, among the masses. Let’s not forget about the summer of 1957, where James Baldwin returned to the United States, in support of a young, Black American girl named, Dorothy Counts, who risked her life in attempts to desegregate a school system in Charlotte, North Carolina. Just examine how sacred this is. Being in France did not stop him from supporting his own; and especially, a young, Maiden from his community. That’s what makes this so phenomenal. Residing in another spacing, did not keep him away from home-from his own cultural gardens. Black America’s soiling. Its very important that we address that. While in Charlotte, North Carolina, James Baldwin put his writing skills to use, and began creating an intrinsic dynamic, while capturing the stories of Negrofolk in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the legacy of racial inequalities. Adding more facts to the fire, Baldwin also connected himself to CORE (Congress Of Racial Equality) and SNCC (Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee). Through CORE, Baldwin was provided with the opportunity to partake in travel lectures throughout the Deep South, on racial inequality. This too, is another story on travel narratives for Black America’s travel experiences.; especially, as it pertains to domestic migration and travel. Let’s also not forget about 1963, where Baldwin held a lecture tour for CORE, and ventured to places such as Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina; in addition to New Orleans, Louisiana for his travel lectures on US racism against the Negro and Negress (including his analysis on Northern racism). His analysis on race became so popular, that he was featured on the May 17, 1963 cover of Time Magazine. Let’s also keep in mind James Baldwin’s attendance at the March On Washington For Jobs and Freedom, on August 28, 1963. And of course, his participation as one of a handful of prominent members of a delegation, who met with Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy for discussions on race. So, you see, we have more examples of James Baldwin coming home, in order to bring healing to his community. In turn, such allowed him to partake domestic travels, and the travel wellness, existent within such spacing. It is a perfect example of him utilizing the wellness, received from his international travels, (and the healing he received from them) as a tool for highlighting the issues, within his community. Baldwin may have resided in France, but he came back to his gardens. Travel did not equate to separation. In fact, travel gave him the opportunity to get closer to his community. The energies he had developed in France, Switzerland, or Turkey, also provided him with the opportunity to move through unfamiliar territory, for the documentation of his people.
When discussing issues of Black American travelers, and the travel movement, we must be very careful in how we articulate these stories. Painting Black Americans as “refugees” who need to flee the United States diminishes the richness of our culture. While being in France, I am sure that James Baldwin (and others like him) were able to use the aesthetics of their culture as contributions towards the social atmospheres. Jazz’s performance, and imitation in Europe, is merely one example of such. Even in having to leave the United States, in order to escape certain hostilities, let’s keep in mind, that there is a reciprocation when venturing into distant lands. If you are truly versed into the artistry of travel aesthetics, a person is bound to know this. On another level, we must also take into consideration the area from where James Baldwin was from. He was born in Harlem, New York; known for the Harlem Renaissance and the rich legacy of Black Americans, who migrated up North for more opportunities. Yet, he was not fully connected to those Deep South cultures of Black American communities. The wellness of family, community, and the very roots of Black American, spiritual, and religious harmony. So, in returning to the United States, and venturing to the South, he was connecting to a part of Black American culture, that he had not been truly immersed in. This is another example of returning home, to the source, in order to find healing. I’m sure that his writing and lecture experiences in the Deep South, added richness to his writing in France. Remember, everyone, travel is about interchange.
As Black American travel stories become more abundant, the conversation and stories will be forced to change. This notion of traveling, primarily as a result of oppression, will end. Traveling to distance oneself from any memory of home, or connection with the people still back home, will end. There are those currently, exploiting Black American travel stories for their own personal gain. In fact, it is done with such tastelessness, that it diminishes Black America’s value on the international stage. That perspective shields the rich coloring of our travel stories. Those include stories of Black Americans, who traveled as a form of artistry; without having to use oppression, as an excuse for doing so. There are still Black American mother travelers, who have returned to the United States, with their children; whether that be permanently, or temporarily, until their next destination. In turn, there are Black Americans, who are doing the groundwork of creating safety nets, in US soiling, for Black Americans. Let’s not continue to exaggerate the travel experience of Black American aesthetics. There will be new, literary richness for travel wellness, among Black Americans. Much of it pertains to what has been discussed within this article. Untold stories of Black Americans, who even during the 50’s and 60’s traveled because it was stylish to do so; traveling because, they too, saw themselves as part of the travel adventures. That their Blackness was a natural color, in the travel painting. Now, those are stories, which are going to be told.
Reflecting on James Baldwin’s residency in France, and other travel legacies, there is more to be discussed and explored. However, what can be stated is that he embodied a holistic form of travel wellness. There is great joy in his ability to take a long-term break in France from the racial hostilities of the United States. One can only imagine how he was able to collect Southern tales of nourishment and rebirth, even in the midst of racial tension and hostilities. I’m sure his travels to the Deep South were very uncomfortable for a city boy, French resident, as himself. Nevertheless, I look forward to reading more about his experiences, and any sensory he may have delighted himself in, when venturing there. Baldwin’s literary aesthetics are found in different countries, and anticipation awaits in seeing how they colored and painted many lands.
For more information on the legacy and work of James Baldwin, you can click on the following link:
“Love takes off the masks we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.”James Baldwin

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A true winter sweetness, this ginger cake, also known as ginger cake, is topped with a creamy fromage frais frosting. A delicate and original combination, for the greatest pleasure of our taste buds!
Ginger Cake Recipe
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 cup hot water
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×9-inch (23×23-cm) square cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before slicing and serving.
- Serve the Ginger Cake with a dollop of whipped cream and some fresh fruit if desired. Enjoy!
Make sure to line the cake pan with parchment paper to make it easy to remove the cake from the pan. Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and sliding off the cake. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Giles County authorities said they've arrested a Huntsville man who was wanted on several burglary charges and had escaped from a bounty hunter in Madison County.
Courtney Adam Thompson, 41, is charged with aggravated burglary and theft in Giles County. He was arrested at a home on Lloyd Road July 5.
The Giles County Sheriff's Department said they had received information that Thompson was in the county and that he may have been armed.
Madison County Sheriff's Office Lt. Donny Shaw said they had receiving stolen property and burglary warrants for Thompson dating back to April.
On June 19, bonding company employees went to pick Thompson up in the 5000 block of Seay Road, Shaw said. There was a scuffle and Thompson escaped, hitting one of the employees a glancing blow with his vehicle as he drove away, Shaw said. He said the bounty hunter shot at Thompson as he drove off.
The vehicle was later found at the state line and Thompson was gone, according to Shaw. Deputies got a new warrant for reckless endangerment for Thompson.
He also is wanted by authorities in Coffee County, Ala., Tennessee authorities said.
Giles and Maury County authorities went to the Lloyd Road address and took Thompson into custody without incident, authorities said. They also said they found several items reported stolen in some residential burglaries and methamphetamine, marijuana and a firearm. Two other people in the home also were arrested, they said.
Thompson is being held without bond, according to Giles County jail records. Once he's settled his charges there, Shaw said he would be extradited to Madison County to face charges.

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d’Amico Scraps Two Newbuilding Orders
- Business & Finance
Dry bulk shipping company d’Amico Dry, a subsidiary of Italian d’Amico Group, has decided to cancel two more vessels which were on order with China’s Yangfan shipyard.
“During 2015 the fifth and sixth newbuilding of a series of six vessels ordered at the shipyard were already switched in new orders for two containerships of 2,250 TEU capacity,” d’Amico told World Maritime News in an emailed statement.
However, in January 2016 d’Amico Dry decided to “cancel the order in accordance with Yangfan that refunded all the installments,” due to the shipbuilder’s inability to deliver the ships on time.
According to the company, the move follows another cancellation as d’Amico refused to take delivery of a Supramax bulk carrier, under construction at Yangfan shipyard, “due to delay in delivery.”
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Polo, who was part of the 1978 Afcon team of the tournament when Ghana won its 3rd nations cup after beating Uganda 2-0 is believed by many to be one of the greatest players to have emerged from the continent of Africa. He played for Ghana between 1973-1985 and was instrumental in the Ghanaian team who were champions in Africa in the year 1978.
The Black Stars are currently in Dubai preparing for the 32nd Afcon competition which is being hosted by Egypt and the euforia surrounding the team is all about winning the trophy.
Mohammed Polo believes since anything that will be a hindrance to the success of the team has been resolved by the president of Ghana Nana Akuffo-Addo, it should be a straight forward road in winning the ultimate glorify in Egypt.
” In a human institution, things like this will happen and it has been resolved whatever means it is, and that is what the President has done.Those who are involved should take this matter serious and go there as one unit and as a team”.
” For the sake of Mother Ghana they have to resolve it amicably and go out there as a team because they need to do everything possible to win because if they don’t do that Mother Ghana will not forgive them ” said Polo on Nhyira FM in Kumasi. Read Full Story


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San Cristóbal Poxtla is a small pueblo with a population of a little under 1,000 but despite its size it is known throughout Mexico as as one of the best producers of artisanal cheeses.
In fact, it’s called “La Gran Fábrica de Quesos” — the Great Cheese Factory — and the majority of its residents are employed in dairies or in cheese shops.
Poxtla, as it’s commonly called, is located in the state of México, about an hour south of Mexico City, and is surrounded by fields of corn and, of course, cows. Although it’s a bit of a trek from the city, it’s worth the effort to get there and sample its cheeses.
Cattle were first brought to Mexico by the Spanish, specifically by Gregorio de Billalobos in 1521, about six months before the fall of Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital. For many years, cattle were considered a source of meat, not milk or cheese.
That began to change in the late 1800s as new breeds of cows were introduced, ones that increased milk production. But dairies still tended to be small scale operations. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the dairy industry expanded and large scale production began. Mexico now ranks 10th in the world for cheese production and around 40% of that production is from small-scale dairies and cheesemakers, like the kinds found in Poxtla.
Leticia Herrera Guerrero, the owner of Lacteos Artesanales Lety, stands behind the counter in her shop and places a selection of cheeses in front of her. “Queso Oaxaca and panela, which are fresh cheeses, are the most popular,” she said as she pointed out the cheeses.
“This is partly because they are less expensive than other cheeses and also because they are both used daily in cooking and in foods like quesadillas.”
Another product is manchego, a matured cheese that is popular because of its flavor.
Manchego originated in the Spanish area of La Mancha and was brought to Mexico by the Spanish. Although both countries call this cheese manchego, in Spain the cheese is made from sheep’s milk but in Mexico cow’s milk is used. This led to a disagreement a few years ago between Spanish and Mexican cheesemakers which dragged on for over two years. Because of the differences, the Spanish wanted Mexico to stop calling their cheese manchego. The dispute was finally settled in 2018 with an agreement that stipulates that Mexican manchego must be labeled as a domestic cheese.
Clearly, cheesemakers take their products seriously but, personally, I’m glad that Mexico’s cheesemakers still make manchego.
A simple, plain manchego has a mild, somewhat nutty taste and, in my experience, is also good for making quesadillas. But cheese shops in Poxtla aren’t happy with only offering a plain manchego. Herrera’s store carries 16 varieties of the cheese.
“We have manchego made with tequila, red wine, several with different types of chiles, others with herbs, and even walnuts when they are in season,” said Juan Cruz, who works at Lacteos Lety. There’s even one known as Por Salud (For Health) that’s higher in protein and often eaten when a person’s feeling sick.
Herrera is happy to give customers a taste of any number of the different cheeses and manchegos and it’s simply not possible to walk out of the shop without several varieties. I left with a half kilo of Queso Oaxaca, some smoked provolone, two types of manchego (herb and wine) and tortillas made with chipotle chiles. There are tables and benches at the side of the store where you can relax and enjoy a snack before driving home.
In addition to offering samples, Herrera also offers advice about how to eat her cheeses.
“Manchego,” she said, “is best eaten with a little red wine.” I took her advice when I got home.
Joseph Sorrentino is a frequent contributor to Mexico News Daily and lives in San Gregorio, Xochimilco.


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Events — Screening
When Tomatoes Met Wagner
Tuesday 28 Jan 2020 – Thursday 30 Jan 2020
The Oscar nominated documentary When Tomatoes Met Wagner travels to London for two special screenings on January 28th and 30th at the Bertha Doc House, the UK’s first cinema dedicated solely to documentary films and events.
In a tiny Greek village, hit hard by the economic crisis, When Tomatoes Met Wagner finds two cousins thinking creatively about their farmland.
With ingenuity, patience and the help of five grannies, Christo and Alexandros are branching out into the international food market, exporting jars of their organic goods across the world. They may be up against cheaper, homogenised seeds and more regular produce, but their tomatoes have something special going for them – they ripen to sounds of Wagner.
Told with great warmth and humour, When Tomatoes Met Wagner is a study of reinvention, persistence and teamwork in the toughest of economic times.
The first screening of the documentary will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s protagonist Alexandros Gousiaris and the director Marianna Economou. The director, will also offer a welcome speech during the second screening. The audience will have the opportunity to enjoy organic Greek food, in collaboration with UK Greek & Mediterranean Food Suppliers Odysea.
The film tells the humorous and uplifting story of two ingenious Greek cousins and five village women, who tackle the world market with their home grown tomatoes. It premiered at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival (February 2019) and was the Greek official selection for the 92nd Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Film category.
Dir: Marianna Economou
Greece / 2019 / 72mins
The Bertha DocHouse Screen, Curzon Bloomsbury, The Brunswick, London, WC1N 1AW
£12.50 (£10 Concessions)
Tuesday 28 January 18:30, Thursday 30 January 18:30

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Originally released on CD in 2007, this is a long overdue first vinyl release of the Goo Goo Dolls compilation Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles. Spanning an incredibly productive and successful era for the band, this collection includes all their hit singles from 1995 to 2006, including Name, Slide, Black Balloon and Iris. During this period, the band released the hugely popular albums A Boy Named Goo, Dizzy Up The Girl, Gutterflower and Let Love In that established them as a major player in alternative rock.
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Bollywood has never really shied away from duplicating content, be it from the western side (Hollywood) or from our beloved Pakistanis. Unfortunately, we come across copied storylines, plots, videography, let alone the whole song structures! Yes. Whole songs- literally!
Talk about creating ‘hit musical melodies’ without caring about plagiarism. Clearly, it has happened again. Or on the other hand, is there more to the story? Let’s find out.
In this case, like Haroon Shahid aptly puts it, ‘Chori karney ka zamana kabhi hoga na purana!’.
Alia Bhatt’s Prada might be in trouble!
Alia Bhatt’s very first music video which seems to be a hit amongst the youngsters is actually causing quite a stir on social media. In short, here’s a BTS video for you to feast your eyes on.
In regards to this, it is imperative to highlight that the song Prada duro duro is composed by none other than the infamous ‘Doorbeen’. The name doesn’t ring a bell? Think ‘Lamberghini’; the hit Punjabi song from 2018!
What’s the hype all about?
According to a lot of Pakistanis, Mehwish Hayat included, believe the Indian song to be a ‘Vital Signs’ rip off.
While there are an outrageous amount of tweets, posts and comments moving back and forth, why settle on someone else’s opinion without doing some research!
Hence, here are some facts which need to be taken into consideration before pointing fingers!
Vital Signs ‘Gore Rang ka Zamana’
Firstly, it will be an understatement if I write that Vital Signs was/is one of the most beloved bands from Pakistan! The charm Junaid Jamshed’s voice held was undoubtedly extraordinary. Moreover, the unique song structures, choice of scale, beat structures and everything blended together was nothing but music to the ears.
The song Gore Rang ka Zamana was released in 1993 and it totally rocked every fan’s world! Indeed, it was a perfect romantic song of its time.
However, coming back to the original topic, some people claim the song’s structure and melody to be stolen, only to create a new modern hit ‘Prada by Doorbeen’. Surprisingly, do you think this is the case too?
Not so fast. There’s another song which shares the exact music structure!
Did you know Koi Sehri Babu- Loafer by Asha Bhosle was produced in 1973? The song featured Farida Jalal, Mumtaz and Dharmendra. Not only did this song have the exact same scale but the melody was relatively ditto too!
Check it out below:
And there is a remix version of it too! By Shashwati.
To summarize, it is safe to say that all 3 songs are ‘SIMILAR’ but not ‘SAME’.
Being a musician’s wife, it is easy for me to state that basically all the 3 songs:
- Follow the same beat signature, which is 4×4.
- The scale is identical.
- Arrangement of the melody is similar.
- Interestingly, they all start in the same manner while the ending differs.
- However, from a legal point of view, nothing has been copied.
In conclusion, I guess, nobody hurt anybody. The songwriters just seem to have the same thinking pattern! LOL

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How to practice 10-20 EEG electrode placement measurement.
The ranges were mainly below 20 mm. Conclusion: Using the 10-20 system for TMS positioning is applicable at low cost and may reach desired cortex regions reliably on a larger scale level. For finer grained positioning, possible interindividual differences, and therefore the application of neuroimaging based methods, are to be considered.
The 10-20, 10-10 and 10-5 system for electrode placement. The following template electrode sets describe the 10-20 EEG electrodes and were constructed by Robert Oostenveld as part of the study described in Robert Oostenveld and Peter Praamstra.The five percent electrode system for high-resolution EEG and ERP measurements.
Relationship Between EEG Electrode and Functional Cortex in the International 10 to 20 System.. Because the evidence indicates that spikes on scalp EEG reflect discharges from the cortex that is of the order of 3 cm by 3 cm or greater in size, the demonstrated variability of electrode placement in relation to the cortex may be clinically and.
Abstract. This biomedical paper is about 10:20 Electrode System is used to achieve the electroencephalograph (EEG). In neurology, the main diagnostic application of EEG is in the case of epilepsy, as epileptic activity can create clear abnormalities on a standard EEG study.
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Clinical studies have shown some positive effects from wearing a tDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) unit on one’s head. The studies are careful to elaborate the exact placement of the electrodes normally using the 10-20 system.There are already proposals for for higher resolution probe placement such as 10-10 and 10-5 which would reduce probe spacing in areas from 20% down to 5%.
Has anyone already prepared a FieldTrip layout with 30 electrodes set up according to the 10-20 system? Hi, I am using FieldTrip to analyse my EEG data recorded with a NeuroConn system.


Integrate diverse perspectives via systems maps
Systems maps integrate diverse perspectives into a picture of the system and provide an understanding of a problem’s root causes. Participants in F&F came to see that the obesity epidemic in children was the result of national, state, and local systems failing to support healthy living, rather than a consequence of accumulated individual behaviors. They began to recognize the interrelationships among systems such as the food system, the quality of food in schools and neighborhoods, the natural and built environment and its role in supporting active living, safety, and public policy such as zoning. They also started to understand how individual organizations’ good intentions and actions could actually undermine one another’s efforts. These conversations paved the way for collaboratively creating strategies and tactics in later phases of the work.


Residential Real Estate
A new report from the New York Federal Reserve sheds a little light on a question that’s been hanging over the American real estate market: Has the massive tax overhaul adopted by Congress in late 2017 had any effect on whether consumers want to buy or sell homes?
Single-family home sales continued to decline across Connecticut in March as the median sale price also trended lower, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record.
A proposal to place a new capital gains tax on the state’s highest earners came in for strong criticism from Connecticut’s main real estate industry trade group.
Giant real estate firm Keller Williams has launched its own iBuyer service to compete with the likes of Zillow Offers.
Fairfield County was the only part of Connecticut to see population growth since 2010, according to new estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau late last week.
Connecticut lost 1,300 jobs in March, according a preliminary report released yesterday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; the state’s largest industry trade group blamed the decline on “the state legislature’s continued focus on costly workplace mandates.”
U.S. home construction slipped 0.3 percent in March, as housing starts are running below last year’s pace in a sign that inventory could be a challenge for would-be buyers.
Gov. Ned Lamont says he’s had “very preliminary” conversations with private investors who might help develop a proposed electronic highway tolling system in Connecticut.
Changes in federal tax laws passed by the Republican-controlled Congress in late 2017 and signed by President Donald Trump could be to blame for depressing home sales in 2018, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
U.S. retail sales surged in March at the fastest pace since late 2017, as spending on autos, gasoline, furniture and clothing jumped.
American homeowners are doing something surprising: Despite record amounts of home equity available to them – an estimated $1.5 trillion – they are tapping into it less via home-equity credit lines and cash-out refinancings. The question is: Why?
Homeowners looking to sell this spring could face a growing trend among buyers, especially Millennials. Worried about the long-term health of home values, they want a house that looks ready to appear on HGTV.
The state Senate’s top Democrat says lawmakers should offset negative impacts of the new federal tax law on many Connecticut taxpayers.
Some Connecticut condominium associations with crumbling foundations can seek financial help from the captive insurance company that’s been helping owners of stand-alone homes.
More than one-third of Millennials carry significant student loan, mortgage, credit card and some other type of miscellaneous debt.
A new study of 35 major metro areas from Zillow and Thumbtack is estimating the average American home seller will spend nearly $21,000 on home improvements, closing costs and staging this year.
Gov. Ned Lamont is adding a new face to the top ranks of his administration in a new role targeted at boosting housing production and public transit.
Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday he is working with fellow Democrats to craft a final tolling bill that addresses some of the public’s concerns, such as ensuring no more than 50 overhead electronic toll collectors on four Connecticut highways.
Have we arrived at one of those rare Goldilocks moments in real estate, where the market works well for both sellers and buyers, strongly favoring neither?
In the last decade, the number of Latino homeowners in America grew by 1.57 million to 7.87 million homeowners in 2018.


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The Jerusalem Post 2014.08.21 15:57
"members of the Khdeir family appeared to be singled out for arrest by the
Israeli authorities,Б─² State Department spokesperson says.
State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf Photo: screenshot
A State Department spokeswoman accused Israel of targeting the family of
murdered Palestinian teenager Mohammed Abu Khdeir in recent arrests.
Following the teen's abduction and murder in a Jerusalem forest on July 2
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Solidarity with Carteret and Manam Islanders
Statement of the CARITAS PNG presented at the Panel Discussion on 22nd March 2019
We the Caritas Diocesan Development Secretaries of the Commission Caritas Papua New Guinea of the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands, stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the Carteret Islands from the Diocese of Bougainville and Manam Care Centre of the Archdiocese of Madang.
We would like to voice our concerns on a number of life-threatening issues affecting more than 2000 people on the atolls of Carteret Island.
Firstly, the lack of support from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Government and Papua New Guinea to fund the relocation plans negotiated since 2006. We cannot continue to ignore the risks families face daily. Food is scarce as tides frequent the shores and the inland of the island, destroying staple food crops such as banana, swamp taro, fruit trees and vegetables. Since the 1970s families have been surviving mainly on coconut and fish. With the small support of 8 families who had relocated to Tinputz District in 2006, rations of garden food have been transported to feed the remaining families on the island. However, this is not practical with the high cost of fuel and irregular harvests. Although the administration of AROB promised to do quarter food relief this has not been a reliable promise kept. More than 200 students on the islands are not attending regular classes due to food concerns and inability of the community to retain quality teachers to serve the island communities.
The Diocese of Bougainville responded and allocated 300 hectares of Land to settle Carteret Islanders. With support from the international community, 8 semi-permanent houses were built and accommodated 8 families whilst two houses remain incomplete. No one is following up on this issue to ensure the relocation plan is successful. Hence, we call upon the Government of Bougainville to remain true to its promise and support Carteret Islanders with the following;
· Classrooms for more than 200 students to be built in Tinputz
· Shelter – building materials for families who will relocate
· Transport support to ensure families are relocated
· Food ration and clean water start up ration in the months leading to relocation
· Partnership with Church to provide Socio – Psycho Support for loss of cultural identity, land etc.
Our second concern is for the Manam people who remain displaced and unaccompanied since 1996. There are now an estimated population of 22,000 people from both the Care Centre at Manam and Manam Islands migrants. The proposed relocation sites for Manam people has not been supported with easy access of road, transport, accommodation and initial food support since 1996 when negotiations between the National Government and Provincial Government of Madang took effect. The Manam people were temporarily relocated to Bogia District however, this remains a very big challenge for families to adapt to a normal life. Land shortage leading to ethnic clashes, high school dropout, lack of income and food shortage remains a daily struggle. We would like to know and now call upon the State to investigate the Manam Development Authority set to speed up the process of resettlement. It is long overdue and can no longer wait. We plea with the Government of PNG not to exploit the situation and ensure the budgets allocated for Manam Development Authority is managed well with key development partners in the Province of Madang to ensure the following relocation needs are met:
1. Road access to the proposed sites
2. Housing material build up
3. Repatriation – transport, food relief
4. Socio – Psych support for grief and coping to loss of identity etc.
5. Upgrade of medical and school facilities nearby that will cater for the new population in the District concerned.

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According to Bonner County Sheriff's Deputies, a teenager was shot in the leg by a suspect.
Deputies said he will be okay and is in the hospital.
Deputies said this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. The shooter has not been found.
There are reports of heavy police activity in the area of Blanchard and Stoneridge in Sandpoint, Idaho Tuesday night.
Bonner County Sheriff's Office are asking residents to remain inside your homes and report suspicious activity to (208) 265-5525.
KHQ is at the scene and information will be updated as it is received.


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ALLAHABAD: Chronic kidney diseases are associated with anaemia. Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) organised a seminar on this topic on Sunday at AMA Hall.
Professor of medicine at MLN Medical College, Dr Sarita Bajaj, spoke on the above topic. She said that if anaemia is not treated in renal failure then chances of patient's survival decrease markedly. "For the management of anaemia we need iron preparations and blood transfusions but many time this is not effective. Besides, to arrange blood donors is not easy and blood transfusion too have its complications," she said.


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Guide to Dye Plants for Dyeing Wool & Textiles
By Susan (Eshelman) Charnell
The "Guide to Dye Plants" is the world's most comprehensive guide to gathering, processing and using plants that produce natural dyes. The information in the Dye Guide has been painstakingly gathered over many years. Each plant dyestuff has been tested with a range of mordants, and comprehensive detail is provided about which plant parts produce what colors in combination with various mordants.
The "Guide to Dye Plants for Dyeing Wool & Textiles" is a great resource for homesteaders wishing to increase their ability to produce clothing and textile goods, for use at home and as saleable products. In fact, there is a tremendous market worldwide for natural dyes, which are only produced in small quantities, with a narrow range of colors available. Dyestuffs producing very bright and vibrant colors are particularly sought after by weavers, spinners and textile artists, but unfortunately they are very difficult to purchase, at any price.
These natural plant dyestuffs can easily be wildcrafted in natural habitats both rural and urban. The plant materials are easy to dry and process at home, and their sale will be a profitable addition for small farms, homesteaders and home-based businesses.
Here's some of the great information you'll find in "The Guide":
- A list of more than 300 common North American dye plants and trees
- Full descriptions of which individual plant parts can be used as dyestuffs (berries, bark, leaves, roots, etc.)
- Detailed lists of the colors (often multiple) that can be derived from each plant's dyestuffs, when used alone or combined with various mordants
- Special section on 150 plants indigenous to the Pacific Northwest (many of which are found in other parts of the world, as well)
- Chapter on wool mordanting, with tried-and-true recipes for liquid ratio to primary metallic salts and acids (alum, chrome, iron, tin and copper)
- Color-specific lists of all the plants and dyestuffs that are sources of yellow, orange, reds and pinks, green, blue, purple, gray, black, browns and tans.
- Additional instructions for the preparation of dyestuffs, the dyeing process, fabric preparations and tests, procion print & screen paste recipes, and much more
- Special section on working with Indigo
The Guide also provides a comprehensive reading list and a source list of online and offline suppliers of mordants, dyeing equipment, fleece wool, textiles and related materials.
The Dye Guide is available in hardcopy or on CD. The CD-rom includes an extensive library of color images of dye plants, along with a text copy of the entire Guide for you to print at home, making it a great bargain! Shipping is free!

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Thursday, April 21, 2011
The 11 Best Solo Songs By Duff McKagan
With Record Store Day reporting record numbers...no pun intended, it seems like a new trend might be forming in the music world as Record Store Day Part 2 may be quickly being thrown together for May 17th. And this time, it's not pop music pushing sales...it's good old fashioned rock n roll. As in the past, trends that end up ruling the music industry grow from the underground through grass root campaigns. And who ever thought that records might actually save the music industry in the digital age?
Duff McKagan may be an odd person to mention in the same paragraph as praising RSD, but before he was a financial expert (true story) he was part of two underground movements. The metal scene of the 80s, and the Seattle scene of the 90s. Now he may have had a bigger role in the 80s part, he is definitely well-entrenched in the Seattle world. Recently he gave a very smart examination of the Seattle Sound. Check it out here.
Basically, when you break it down, the Seattle scene had personality for being unique. It didn't take multi-million dollar processors to find its sound...it found its sound in its personality. RSD has its own distinct personality...and its not the music industry controlling it, it's the little guys...which makes it truly unique.
The 11 Best Solo Songs By Duff McKagan:
1. I See Through You (Sick)
2. Who's To Blame (Beautiful Disease)
3. Just Not There (Believe In Me)
4. Flatline (Sick)
5. No More (Wasted Heart)
6. Wrap My Arms (Dark Days)
7. Mezz (Beautiful Disease)
8. Trouble (Believe In Me)
9. Translucent (Sick)
10. The Slide (Sick)
11. Seattle Head (Beautiful Disease Version)
Buy Duff McKagan's Loaded's new album, The Taking, now!!


Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Houston, Texas.
The company produces Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Rocla AGV Solutions, UniCarriers Forklifts and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products.
To recognize the milestone, the company has put together a timeline of events from its Houston campus and dug into their archives to share a few photos.
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA) put down roots in Houston in 1992 through a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Caterpillar Industrial Inc. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries brought its manufacturing and engineering skills along with a well-known brand , and Caterpillar Industrial brought its dealer network and brand identity.
In 2002 Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America moved into their Houston headquarters, where they reside today at 2121 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.
In 2013, the company broke ground on a new electric product assembly building, expanding its manufacturing capabilities by 40 percent. The next year, production of the redesigned pantograph reach trucks began in the new facility.
Jungheinrich opened its Automation Center in 2020. This new facility has more than 40,000 sq ft of space dedicated to providing customers the ability to experience Jungheinrich’s AGV technology firsthand. It is designed to help customers plan automation needs and uses live demonstrations of the Jungheinrich EZS 350a NA automated guided electric tow tractor and the EKS 215a automated guided medium-to-high-level stacker, both working independently to stack and transport materials, as well as working in concert to move loads onto carts for horizontal transportation.
After 30 years, the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Houston campus covers nearly a million square feet and employs 850 people, of the 3,000 employed across North America.


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Thank you to the lovely Lauren at Romance Novel Giveaways for hosting me today. If you haven’t checked out her site, I recommend it, especially if you like freebies (who doesn’t?)! She asked me to share some fun facts/behind-the-scenes tidbits about my book. Here is a recap:
During the research process before publishing my book, I was told it was important to get an outside perspective. So I had a handful of friends serve as beta readers for my novel. It’s funny because each of them found aspects of the book that they felt were inspired by our past. My friend, Rachel, who I’ve known since grade school, loved that I based some characters’ names on her family members such as Seth, Marianne and Nancy. My friend, Jodie, loved the reference to Lexi’s award-winning apple cobbler, because she hosts an annual apple pie bake off where a group of us make pies to take to our Thanksgiving dinners. And my cousin, Kate, knew the Lynne Sachman benefit was a tribute to my late mother-in-law. Some of these references were intentional, whereas others were likely the work of my subconscious. While I had a general premise for the book idea, my life experiences filled in the rest. From big influences such as the Chicago setting and Lexi’s career choice, to small details such as her lucky heart charm bracelet, these decisions were inspired by my background. For example, I bought myself a Tiffany heart bracelet when I began my first job. While my husband and I were dating it mysteriously went missing. I thought he took it to have the charm monogramed as a surprise for me. It turned up a few weeks later buried under some papers in my desk drawer. In hindsight he probably didn’t know I owned the bracelet nor was he likely aware the monogramming service existed. But I always liked the sentiment of the idea, so the Tiffany bracelet worked its way into my book as a symbolic thread of love, trust and luck.
I think I was also influenced by other books I was reading during the writing process. I had just finished the Fifty Shades series, so I felt compelled to take my intimate scenes up a notch, or two. It’s mortifying knowing people are reading sex scenes that I imagined and described in detail. While I felt it was important to show this development of my characters, people think it’s inspired by my love life. It’s not, for the record, though my husband would like me to say otherwise. 🙂 It also swayed small decisions. I had initially envisioned Jake playing the piano, but I did not want there to be any similarities between him and Christian Grey, so I changed it to the guitar. This worked out better because it inspired my decision to have him play in a band. I had also planned on naming Jake’s mom Grace, which coincidentally was Christian’s mom’s name. So I changed it to Nancy in honor of my sister’s mother-in-law, who I am very fond of. Sorry, Rachel.
Lastly, many people say that they see a lot of similarities between me and my protagonist, Lexi. We both work in advertising, we both played tennis growing up, we both hate sushi, and our physical characteristics are similar. So I can see why some would believe that she is me. My friend emailed me and said, “You’d really forgive someone who lied to you about something so big?” Umm, no. That would be Lexi. But it’s not a big stretch because there are parts of myself reflected in her character. I suppose she’s an idealized version of how I’d like my life to be. She is much more driven, fashionable, and charitable than I am. And she’s a good 4” taller. So there, not me. For my first novel it was helpful to create the setting and characters based on what I know. Now I’m in the midst of writing book number two, which has taken me out of my element and my comfort zone. The book follows Tara Winters, Lexi’s younger sister, on her journey to finding “the one.” It’s a candid and entertaining look at a singleton’s dating journey when she must say yes to any guy who asks her out because of a pact. Bonus: readers will learn about Jake and Lexi’s fate along the way. Considering I haven’t been a part of the dating scene for over ten years it’s been a fun challenge. Perhaps I’ll have to go on Tinder, for research purposes only, of course. I would be happy to come back and share some behind-the-scenes facts from that experience. I’m sure it would be much more interesting! For now, this will have to do.


By Bobby Berriault
After two terms of Mayor Erin Stewart, I say it’s time for a change in leadership. Under Mayor Stewart, New Britain has seen our property taxes increase by 16%, making New Britain the second highest property taxed town in the state. New Britain has the second lowest performing school system in the state. With one out of four students failing to graduate within four years, and one of the highest-class size ratios and lowest funded system on a per pupil basis, the New Britain Consolidated School District is not being served well especially when our Mayor refuses to allocate any additional funding for our schools despite the nearly 10% growth in municipal government. New Britain has the fourth highest unemployment rate in the state. While some businesses have moved in, many more have left New Britain. Look no further than Mitch’s, Go Ape, Café Beauregard, among many other abandoned store fronts and homes that litter our city as examples. New Britain has seen the slowest grand list growth in the state, with growth a mere 0.9% (compared to Hartford’s grand list growth of 10%). Bottom line: New Britain needs a change.
Merrill Gay is running for Mayor because he wants to make New Britain work for all. He is dedicated, compassionate, mature, experienced, intelligent, and a great listener. He will fight to turn around our school system and make it one of the best in the state. He will protect the environment, enact business friendly policies that create high quality jobs, grow our grand list, make our city government more diverse, defend and protect our natural resources and end the all-out assault on our city assets, and he will work with our neighbors in sharing resources and ideas in lowering the financial burden that the taxpayer’s bare. Merrill opposed the sale of the Patton Brook Well on day one, and he opposes the monstrous deal to give away protected wetlands to Tilcon via creating a loophole in our state environmental laws. Merrill is the best candidate for the people, and I encourage everyone to vote Merrill for Mayor on Tuesday November 7th.
Editor’s Note: Bobby Berriault is a Democratic candidate for City Council.


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A young woman is due to appear in court tomorrow morning charged in connection with an arson attack that left a pensioner fighting for her life.
The 26-year-old woman will be brought before Trim District Court in Co Meath as doctors attempt to bring victim Eva Berrill out of an induced coma.
Ms Berrill was rushed to St James’s Hospital in Dublin suffering from serious burns and smoke inhalation after her curtain was set on fire at her home on Chord Street, Drogheda in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The wheelchair user only survived when courageous neighbour Colin Carter burst into the home and rushed her to safety.
Three men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were arrested on Saturday released without charge on Sunday. Gardai then arrested a 26-year-old woman in Drogheda.
The woman is well-known to gardai and her former partner was previously jailed for life for a shocking murder.
Witnesses and CCTV indicate that a female started the blaze.
A family friend said Mrs Berrill was responding well to treatment.: “She is still critical and it is touch and go.
"She was placed in a coma when she came but doctors are now hoping to bring her out of it."
“Doctors said they will try bring her out of a coma on Tuesday.”

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Harmonize: BBVA’s Crypto Expansion
Harmonize: BBVA’s Gateway to Expanded Crypto Services
Spanish banking giant, BBVA, is making significant strides in the world of cryptocurrency with the launch of their latest project, Harmonize. This ground-breaking initiative aims to act as a gateway for BBVA to connect to other blockchains, expanding their crypto services beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A New Era of Crypto Services
Harmonize opens up a world of new possibilities for BBVA, allowing them to tap into the potential of various other blockchain networks. By connecting to these blockchains, BBVA can explore different cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps) that were previously out of reach.
With the growing demand for alternative cryptocurrencies and the rise of blockchain-based innovations, BBVA recognizes the need to adapt and evolve their services accordingly. Through Harmonize, they aim to position themselves as pioneers in the financial industry by embracing the changes brought about by blockchain technology.
Expanding Customer Offerings
This expansion in BBVA’s crypto services is not only beneficial for the bank but also for its customers. By providing access to a wider range of blockchain networks, BBVA enables its customers to explore and transact with different cryptocurrencies, ultimately granting them more financial autonomy and options.
Furthermore, Harmonize aims to simplify the user experience for BBVA’s customers. By offering a streamlined interface and easy-to-use features, BBVA strives to ensure that their clients can navigate the world of cryptocurrencies with confidence and ease.
The Future of BBVA
By venturing into the world of blockchain through Harmonize, BBVA is positioning itself as an innovative force in the financial sector. This move demonstrates their commitment to embracing emerging technologies and staying ahead of the curve.
While the full extent of Harmonize’s capabilities is yet to be seen, it is clear that BBVA is on a mission to revolutionize their crypto services and provide their customers with a comprehensive and seamless experience in the realm of digital assets.
BBVA’s launch of Harmonize represents a significant step forward in their journey towards expanding their crypto services. As they connect to other blockchains beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, BBVA is poised to tap into various cryptocurrencies, unlock innovative dApps, and explore the vast potential offered by the world of blockchain technology.
With Harmonize, BBVA not only enhances its offerings for customers but also showcases its dedication to adapting and evolving in response to the changing landscape of finance. BBVA’s venture into blockchain is set to shape the future of their crypto services, solidifying their position as a leader in the industry.


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Sanctions on North Korea by the US and its Asian Allies
On 1 December 2022, the United States and its Asian allies Japan and South Korea imposed fresh sanctions on North Korean officials involved in the country’s nuclear programs after Pyongyang’s most recent and greatest intercontinental ballistic missile test on 18 November 2022. The North Korean government conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile test on November 18 as part of a record-breaking string of over 60 missile launches this year, raising fears that Pyongyang may soon resume nuclear weapons testing, which has been halted since 2017.
The representative of Washington, Antony Blinken, believes that the recent missile tests by North Korea, including the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile with the capability of striking the US mainland, “pose grave security risks to the region and entire world.” Consequently, the US Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals named Jon Il Ho, Yu Jin, and Kim Su Gil.
Earlier, the US efforts to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea were blocked by North Korea’s closest allies China, and Russia. Washington then needed to concentrate on trilateral diplomacy to restrain Pyongyang’s belligerence with South Korea, Japan, and European allies. Japan and South Korea both reacted in support of the US and put sanctions on North Korea. Sanctions against various North Korean officials and entities were announced by the foreign ministry of South Korea.
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The highly sophisticated missile and nuclear weapon initiatives of North Korea have not been stopped by decades of US-led sanctions. Anthony Ruggiero, who oversaw North Korea sanctions efforts under former President Donald Trump, said, “Targeting senior officials inside North Korea responsible for WMD and missile activities and working with South Korea and Japan are important, but it is an inadequate and symbolic response to 60+ missile tests, including 8 ICBM tests.
The White House National Security Council spokesperson, however, claimed that sanctions had been effective in “slowing down the development” of the weapons programmes. He further added, “The DPRK’s decision to continue ignoring our outreach is not in their best interest, or the interest of the people of the DPRK.”


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Optimus has hired editor Jacquelyn London to work in its Santa Monica office. London has worked with some of the best music video directors in the world, including Chris Applebaum, Sam Bayer, Anthony Mandler and Mark Pellington. In the commercial world, London has cut spots for automotive brands Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and Jeep, and has worked with other name brands including Garnier, Sony and Beats.
“Jacquelyn is such a strong addition to our editorial team in Santa Monica,” said Therese Hunsberger, executive producer/managing director at Optimus. “She brings a unique perspective from her many years cutting videos for the likes of Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Muse, Maroon5, Pink, Depeche Mode, Annie Lennox, J. Lo, Usher and more. We already have clients requesting her, and know she’ll be in high demand here.”
Raised in upstate New York, London earned a bachelor degree from Florida State University where she studied graphic design and photography, and graduated from the LA Film School in 2006 where she learned editing. For the past four years, London was an editor at Sunset Edit. Before that, she spent five years at Bonch, Inc., rounding out almost a decade at two of the biggest music video houses in the country. She started her career as an assistant editor on the teen drama television series, The O.C.
“While I love the creative challenge of cutting music videos, I am so excited to join Optimus and focus more on commercials,” London said. “It was important to me that I wasn’t stuck in a commercial house where I was just a number. Optimus is the opposite of that – nurturing, nimble and committed to supporting its editors’ creative pursuits. It’s unique in that it is a leading production and post house, but operates like a boutique.”


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French massively withdraw on livret-A
Livret A is a regulated standard bank saving free of social charges and taxes. As a long term preferred saving, French have deposited more than € 360 billions. But since January 2013 the rate is revised every 6 months and went down from 2.25 % to 0.75 %. And according to it’s automated rule (based of cpi and short term bank rate) rate should be set at 0.25 % in february. Therefore French massively withdraw more than eleven billion.
Part of the fund has been left on bank account bearing no interest, part have been invested on a 2 % – 4 years in habitation saving plan and part have been invested on French life insurance saving scheme.

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