Without the Jewish religion Christianity would have gone the way of so many savior beliefs, relegated to a back room, sitting on a museum storage shelf, collecting dust. And if it were not for one single man, a mortal man and a Jew, Christianity would be on that shelf, molding with the ages, but comforted in the cold embrace of Horus, another savior god born of a virgin. Paul of Tarsus, a Jew with Roman citizenship, the Father of Christianity was that man.
However, it may also be said that without the Christian need for and dependence on Judaism for credibility, Yahweh would be on that shelf seated next to Aten, his predecessor and Aten's son Akhenaton, perhaps, the original son of god. In the deep sleep of antiquity, I am sure that each recalls the days of glory, remembrances of such power and creativity, of such singular acclaim and adoration.
Yahweh (YHVH), the god of the Jews was probably a volcano, as in Mount Sinai and, in this, can we understand the stories of Moses and the smoke and the fire from a simple people in fear, dread and awe..
Abraham is the patriarch of Jews and from which, Judaism, Christianity and Islam sprang. That all three religions claim a single heritage and yet define themselves in opposing ways speaks to the ambiguity and lack of truth in such a claim.
The story of Abraham, the first foundation of modern religions, is a story, first, an unfounded story and second, a story that is now considered to be a simple construct by a people desirous of creating a history that would provide a claim to land and credibility of being, much, as the modern State of Israel.
The Pentateuch, the vessel for such stories, to include the myth of a godly creation of the universe and the Exodus, was written around the fourth century BCE by a people craving for justification and doing so, not out of knowledge of history, but out of a need to create a history.
Perhaps, one of the most compelling stories of Moses and the Jews, which includes an understanding of the times and an unprecedented insight into human nature, was put forward by Sigmund Freud in his 1939 book, "Moses and Monotheism".
"Moses only led his close followers into freedom during an unstable period in Egyptian history after Akhenaten (ca. 1350 BC) and that they subsequently killed Moses in rebellion and later combined with another monotheistic tribe in Midian based on a volcanic God, Jahweh. Freud explains that years after the murder of Moses, the rebels regretted their action thus forming the concept of the Messiah as a hope for the return of Moses as the Saviour of the Israelites.
From the manufactured savior of the Israelites, in the 'resurrection of Moses, to the manufactures of the New Testament, Jesus Christ, emerges and the myth continues.
Moses, in himself, is a questionable figure and may even be a construct from the 4th century, but, certainly, with much veracity, Akhenaten lived and is the Father of Monotheism, the god Aten. It can even be construed that Aten continued to exist and evolved into Sol Invictus of, which Constantine was a High Priest 1000 years later. Aten now is still worshiped by Christians, as Sunday, a church day, is the day to worship the sun, Aten. This was imposed by Constantine from the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE.
Gods exist because Man has the capacity to reason that gods exist. They answer the questions of being, as Man, to date, is the only animal with the ability, to ask a question. More importantly, it is we who answer the question that we asked.
10,000 years ago or so, we began to ask questions and we began to answer ourselves, the best way we knew how and, as we are often wrong now, we were completely wrong then, but it was a start, not an ending.
Well, that was good stuff... I think. I'm not sure I got the point.
To say that Christianity would be on a shelf without Judaism is kind of an understatement.
It's like saying bread wouldn't taste as good without flour.
Like a kid *with a brain is smarter than a kid without one.
The question was, what do the Jews offer, as in a chosen (godly) people?
The overall answer, with reference the Post, is superstition and self aggrandizement, as Jews, Christianity and Islam rely on same for credibility. Evidently I failed to bring that through. I will do better with, The New Testament and Egyptian mythology, one and the same.
Maybe b/c of the punctuation usage, I am still not understanding the explanation.
Are you saying all Jews have to offer is superstition and self aggrandizement?
The topic deals with the aspect that the Jews are a self proclaimed chosen people, to that a theistic, perspective. The secular accomplishments by the Jewish people have nothing to do with their theism, other than a bond, which is culturally,enormously strong. Perhaps, you are trying to read more into the piece than what is there.
So you do not hold the Bible as the word of God?
Most interesting topic. While I believe that the bible is the word of God, people misinterpret its contents. In my opinion, God could not be God if he were partial to one group of people. The faithfulness of Abraham allowed God to bless his seed (Hebrews) up to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. The Jews were special until the messiah and the establishment of a new covenant based on faith in Christ, which was available now to Jew and Gentile alike. Encouraged by current fundamentalist thought particularly in America, we are being taken advantage of by the Israeli Government with the idea that scripture says that anything that Israel does politically or militarily is beyond reproach.
What bothered me about the OP's post was his constant use of the term "self appointed" or "self declared" chosen ppl. (What ever the term was he used.) The Bible makes it very clear that God Himself declares the Jews as His chosen ppl. The fact that he does not hold the Bible as holy explains that. Now I can move on.
There is also a little discomfort contained in there about the continued existence of Israel. I wonder what that is about.
If you have a question, you should ask.
I am as capable as anyone else to fill in my own assumptions and details about everyone else with which we converse in these forums with no more information than you, yourself, employ.
The bible didn't write anything, people did and those people were Jews. They wrote themselves to be the chosen people, self appointed chosen people.
The transformational nature of Christ makes us all, believer and non-believer, the children of God. God says that He will abandon no one - that includes the Jews. There is no preference remaining, except a repentant heart. All, even the unbeliever, will come to know Jesus and God, the Father - all will kneel before the power of Heaven, no matter who.
Let them chew on that one for a while.
You sound like an Islamist or a radicalized Muslim. In keeping with the history of Christianity would you set afire those who refuse to kneel.
You have added nothing to the topic, but continue to spew your vile, your hatred and your extreme lack of knowledge. Wallow in the shallowness of your belief, but please save the rest of us from your tripe and find a choir to preach to.
Good morning doc---Was beginning to worry about you, have not heard from you.
There is no historical indication that the two had any personal contact. Yes, the blood that was spilled by Akhenaten was considerable when he over threw the polytheism of Egypt and even more so upon his death and the Ra's and Osiris's returned. This is historically and currently the nature of such beliefs. My god will always be bigger and better than yours. He told me so.
Interesting question, as to why Amenhotep became the son of god or the living spirit of Aten, since the Pharaoh's were already considered deities in their own right. Probably it was not enough and he wanted more, as many of such rank will ascribe to. It was not enough to be an earthly god, but a god of the heavens was even better. Since it would have been obvious that he was not the sun, the omnipotent force at the time, the spirit or son of the almighty was doable and he had the power to decree it.
There is the fundamental difference between Jesus and Ahknaten, no Jesus leading an army to slaughter competitors.
Maybe the Lord is calling. One feels "beat-up" by a few sensible sentences, it may be called conviction.
The Lord chastens his own... there is hope!!!
Perhaps your studies of Christianity are incomplete.
The scripture being scrutinized in this fashion, is a stumbling block.
It is given for the scrutiny of self. It is the bar, or it isn't.
If one looks at scripture and sees mythology, he will, without doubt, prove that to himself, time and time again. Principalities and powers in high places are smart. They know what one wants to see/hear.
In contrast, God considers what one needs to hear/see. The rule/history is actually not up for debate. It is what it is. We must choose if it makes enough sense to seek him or not. If dark materials scream a louder "truth" in the ear, then the choice is made. Who suffers? Surely not the man to the left or right.
The Jewish religion was given to the Jews. But when Jesus came, and said, "About face!" They missed the party. The Gentile was then invited. No longer a Jewish faith. Now a Jesus faith, based from the original plan God made for the Jew, who rejected.
Jesus said, "Now come THIS way. Follow my commands." Many of them called him a liar.
Now tell me... Would you follow a perceived liar?
I am sure that you are happy with your thinking and well you should.
I'm glad for the observation and approval.
Should I take that to mean that you'd rather not discuss your matter with me?
If so, I do understand your choice. No hard feelings about it.
Your response felt like a shooing pat on the head.
I have been accused of being an arrogant #$@!% and I can understand that opinion. In, any case, I will respond to and defend anything I write. If you wish to comment directly to or question the credibility of what I say, I welcome it. Although I feel very confident in me and my knowledge, I am always willing to learn or to teach, as the case may be. Being human I do not possess a universal intelligence to say categorically, that this or that is an absolute truth, as you cannot. So, it is a matter of, for me, reason, research, objectivity and conclusion and then more questions. I do not deal with others who simply want to evangelize and not deal with the question or assertion.
The main problem that people run across from my assertions is the fact that I use the bible's many books as my only reference. It is used solely because the conversations that I enter, here, are about Christianity. There is no other resource.
Arrogance does not move me at all. I am grounded in something much bigger.
The Christian questions asked of me, require biblical answers.
Truth is my motivation. Not evangelizing. I am not attempting to "win souls for the Lord". I usually come to say what the truth of the bible is. That's it.
However, I am perceived as evangelical. I guess it's no biggie. It's just misinterpretation.
Your words are far from the truth, they would indicate a simple belief in one of a 1000 gods. They contain no more truth than the one who believes the world is carried on the back of a turtle. Reasonably, your god or gods simply do not exist. However, if you find comfort and purpose in that belief then you should continue to believe, because without it you would be lost and that would benefit no one.
And yet it is not the turtle or the lightening bolt throwers that we debate. They tend to pass into history. We debate the personal God whose desire for humanity is for it to be with Him, so much so as to become human and sacrifice Himself for its sake. It is the God of the entirety of Nature, not just the one in storms or the sun, that we debate, why? Is it because that God and the curiosity with which He imbued humanity are irreconcilable in the minds of those who would limit their thinking just to the material? Is it because faith in the Judeo-Christian God, creator of everything - including space-time and super-strings - competes with a narrow perception of life? It is easy to dismiss the big turtle and the hairy thunder god but what about a God that is immaterial yet omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent?
For the literalists, read John 16:12-13. These are New Testament times.
Amusing twist on the turtle, but none the same, the same.
And I am accused of being shallow, that is just awesome, thank you for making all clear.
We pull equally in opposite directions.
My God is around (I told everyone that I have seen him all my life.) No way he's not.
Unfortunately, some do not get the confrimations.
No matter how many times i am called a liar. Facts do not change. I guess we'll have to just wait it out.
I am sure that you have seen and even talked to your god on multiple occassions . You are, indeed, favored and blessed.
Have you heard of personality types who can hallucinate(or has a very low threshold for) and be normal? That is only one particular personality type not possible for all humans especially for those who belong to the opposite spectrum.
I wonder what the count would be, at this point in time, of the ppl who "hallucinate."
I don't know especially considering modern society frowns upon such people. But some religious leaders have such personalities, especially the ancient ones, where hallucinations where considered as divine communication and was even encouraged.
You might have heard stories where people see or talk to loved departed ones but not many can do that.
If you count only the Jews and Christians in the world today it comes out like this.
That's just this years count. You'd have to look down throughout all time to see how many ppl have "hallucinated."
That's a lot of hallucinat-ers.
Hallucinations are not the topic. We are speaking God. I know they are one in the same to you, but I am not swayed by that opinion.
I don't know Cg, I'm thinking it's an interesting topic.
There must be some *really engaging speakers out there that keep a third of the earth mesmerized... and have since the beginning of time.
What are you saying? That a lot of people can be suckered?
I'm saying you must surely think a lot of ppl can be suckered. It seems I have more faith in mankind than you do... and I don't have a lot of faith in mankind.
Odd that you claim that because a lot of them believe nonsense this is something to crow about. Selective faith in mankind as long as it supports your irrational beliefs huh?
I have not heard of the McDonald's argument. Does their coffee represent the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone?
No. Lots of people believe it therefore it is good. This is the faulty argument you were making was it not?
Wait 'till the Muslims out number you - then what will you say?
I'm not saying ppl should believe in God b/c a lot of other ppl do.
I feel like you're not "with me" here.
Someone said (I don't even remember who now) that Cg's relationship with God could only be a hallucination. I'm wondering what kind of meds, substance abuse, or blow to the head might cause a woman to think she was in a relationship with someone. But then it's not just Cg, is it? It's billions of ppl since the begining of time. Hence the, "That's a lot of Kool aid" remark.
I s'pose if you're going to compare McDonald's to the church, then Morgan Spurlock would be the Atheist. Huh. I'm a big fan of Morgan Spurlock. I love a good prison 'stache.
Yes - billions of people have swallowed the kool aid then. Like you have. Must be good then huh?
It's kind of like the water of life.
Except you can live without it.
There is a profound drop in the world Muslim population about to begin.
See??? I actually pushed out a tear on this one. My side hurts now.
You are the most laid back, enthusiastic person I almost know. I bet you have a lot of fun with your gf's.
I have a blast with all I encounter. I am a big advocate of comedy. My dad was great at it. I studied. He was very witty and it was a magnet for me.
Thus, the reason I move to the edge of my seat when "she" comes around. I know it will be natural and funny with no pressure. "She" who doesn't like to be singled out, reminds me so much of the genius I patterned after.
I am so impressed. The Lord covers all bases. We don't have to be stuffy, snobby, nerdy, boring, finger-pointers to be loved by God.
It is apparent that you know the truth too.
Head of the class!!! I absolutely LOVE your voice.
I got my glass! Cheers!!! Never "thirst" again.
Oh! I wonder how they reconcile that one.
We will only be "reasonable" when it suits the other team. Don't go rufflin' feathers.
Hallucination is the topic when we talk about people who can "speak to god".
It's a heart conversation. Hallucinations happen in the head.
It happens only in the head. Heart doesn't take part in any conversation, it only pumps.
If the hallucination is about vishnu, does it also belong to the "heart"?
I do not know what Vishnu can do; my God is able.
Try vishnu then you will know he is no different and is just as able if not more.
Your god is able because you only know about your god and confirmation bias.
Unfortunately you have no idea about heart, try this, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart for a starter.
As a note: evangelists are shunned here. Be careful.
There is no other heart, the emotions you call as heart is a property of brain and hallucinations occur in the brain. Only the brain cannot distinguish it from reality.
Then why are you here, you preach but don't substantiate and say you can't prove.
Now why would I believe you? I mean, what are your authority qualifications???
You seem to be failing in the "heart" category already.
You can easily prove it just find somebody whose heart is transplanted or somebody whose emotional part is damaged.
No one may fix a damaged emotional part. And it's the WORST kind. Broken emotions can bring out the killer in many individuals. It silently and secretly may fester until all one's classmates are lying on the floor bleeding from gaping wounds.
Emotional part of brain in case you didn't understand.
The heart of man is invisible and it affects society more than the bloody, vessel-laden, beating thing ever could.
What are you talking about? Heart is invisible? I have never heard such nonsense. You asked me how I can say emotions are from brain and I said you can prove it by finding a heart transplanted person or a person with damaged emotional part of brain. I did not notice that "brain" didn't come in type till you responded with that nonsense.
Where emotion lives. Where instinct moves you. Where God speaks.
This core is biblically referenced as "heart" and it seems just about where their language meets ours. We all may understand center. The ARTICHOKE speaks volumes.
Yesss!!! I was floored and speechless too!!!
Those are rolling eyes, incase you were unaware, because perhaps your belly is upset and unable to concentrate as well as belles do.
It is not behind the stomach but above separated by the diaphragm. It is because the heart rate changes in response to emotions that one feel it originates in the heart. Because the ancient ignorant people didn't know a thing and thought brain was for keeping the blood conditioned they said heart is the center of emotions just like they said earth is flat. Believers brain may be just for ornamentation as you imply but in normal humans brain is what generates emotions and all thoughts.
Such emotions that are mistaken as 'god speak' is called hallucination. It occurs in schizhotypal personality disorder and schizophrenic people.
And to Christians in a more precise manner.
You guys are getting it!!!
Christians are just another bunch of gullible, no difference. Are you telling me that Christian's brain is only for ornamentation while other believers use it?
Not strange that I missed these completely. Gullible seems a demeaning term.
Are you telling me, again that Christians cannot think?
Biblical knowledge is encrypted. The thief is lurking at the window... Do you know what that means? Only faith in Jesus unlocks the DOOR... the only valid entrance.
It is pointless to try any other understanding of him. What appears gibberish to the masses, lies a whole world of clarity. Faith is key.
That was what you implied.
Talk about being not gullible! !!
Believing charlatans blindly is certainly not the sign of "thinking".
Oh you've lost the game jomine. She has 14 languages she can supply the gibberish in. How can you compete with that?
As a side note, I wonder if she counts gibberish as a separate language?
She says those who don't understand gibberish is blind.
You'd have to give me more on what you assume my implication to be. I haven't the gift of mind reading.
And not believing a word of charlatan speak; I follow the spirit of God. The "charlatan" ensures that I am on track.
The "blind" cannot see. I see fine. But I guess you have started to confess with thy mouth, that the charlatan was on to something when he pointed out that the "blindness" of which you speak, is of a differed sort... be careful to not disappoint the masses with your new revelations. They do not like it when their children utter the mind of God.
God is simply a prop you are using to support your opinion.
An a unfortunate increase in white bigoted bigots.
You HAVE been reading your bible!!! the bible calls it belly too!!!
I am pleased to see that you can "divide" one portion. you're gonna have to keep at it though, if you want to learn of him. But you are off to a great start.
What else do you expect in a book written by charlatans for the gullible?
They tried to call Jesus a charlatan. now look... we speak of him; calling him a King all this time later!
Some DO call him King, just as they did when he lived (if he really did). And some do not, just as they did then.
Though I do not get your point; I'd like to say that I did say WE call him king.
But our opinions on the matter weigh very little.
The believers opinion has funded the largest industry in the world. I'd have to say it matters quite a bit.
He is a simple fiction just like "king" Arthur.
Charlatans are those who made that fiction.
Well Sir, the king is the king if NO ONE acknowledges it. So, not even the yea sways truth.
If no one acknowledges a king is just a braggart.
Indeed, lost, Jomine. Many, many moons ago... but that certain blindness you now acknowledge makes it difficult to NOT have to be told.
And yes! "Gibberish" is my FIRST language. But certain of us here, will NEVER understand it, being blind and all.
I hope at least you understand what you say.


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I too enjoy the luxuriousness of the occasional blow-out. I own an Andi's comb-shaped dryer which claims to be ionic ceramic and things of that nature.


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Dragan Varagic is describing the Balkan blogosphere at (g)local 2.0: "In Serbia there are maybe 20,000 bloggers… maybe 50 who are very good bloggers."
The most popular of these blogs websites in the Balkans can have as many as 150,000 visitors per day. [Added Correction: Dragan informs me that he was quoting figures for websites, not blogs. Blogs, he tells me, can get as many as 1500 visitors per day.] There are busy blogs and influential blogs, according to Varagic, and they aren't necessarily the same.
none of which are able to give the entire picture on their own. Who is visiting is also important.
Based on Technorati rank alone (approx 92,000) the most influential blog in the Balkans is Borja.org. Dragan's own blog is 6th. But in Dragan's opinion, and he's a leading regional expert in blog tracking, the "most influential" blog in Serbia is probably mooshema, which ranks 3rd out of Balkan blogs on technorati. What I find most interesting about Dragan's research is that although some Balkan blogs are getting large numbers of visitors, they aren't getting very many inbound links – so even the top blogs would rank way behind cybersoc.com.
Paul Bradshaw, who contributed to (g)local 2.0 yesterday via Seesmic, has been doing his own research on the leading UK Journo Blogs. Cybersoc appears in the top five on each of the different rankings he's Paul's looked at – technorati, page rank, alexa, google results and "blog authority", a combination of Alexa and PageRank.
Varagic ends his presentation by saying that metrics related to number of links aren't so relevant, but their combination can give us some answers. The lack of standardised measurement techniques is a problem but by combining the use of different buzz tracking tools and techniques, you can start to understand where particular blogs sit amongst their peers. He says that the key to becoming more visible online is "to know who influence the influencers" to become more visible.
Stats p0rn is useful if PR or Search Engine Optomisation are you're business – as they are for Varagic – and it's kind of fun for us Journo Bloggers to see how we're doing within our peer group, but I'm still quite skeptical of validity or usefulness of this type of information for most bloggers. Personally, I'd prefer to have a small number of highly engaged regular readers who take what they see here and do things with it than thousands of visitors and thousands of random links.


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(SPOT.ph) Walking in Metro Manila is never a top-of-mind solution when it comes to getting from point A to point B. With so many people getting stuck in traffic on a daily basis, it's a little weird that people don't recognize walking as the awesome solution that it is! As a matter of fact, many don't realize that certain routes in the city aren't just walkable, but take less time to traverse on foot than by car! Here's a list of commonly traveled routes, and how long it takes to walk them.
Think about it: it just takes a few minutes and change to get from one end of Ayala Avenue to the other. You might even take longer in the car with all the traffic that passes through there. Besides, it's an easy walk—wide sidewalks, convenient pedestrian underpasses, and tall buildings that block the sun.
Seems like it's far, but it really isn't! The thing about this route is that there are so many establishments to duck into if you're not in a rush. And if you're running errands, you can do all of these easily on foot, since there are banks, groceries, and utility payment services all over this area.
We all know how the Quezon Memorial Circle and Quezon Avenue can get crazy during rush hour, so walking becomes a very viable option in those times. You also get to see all the interesting stuff that's laid out along the sidewalk and being sold by vendors.
The stop lights in Katipunan are set at long intervals, which means that there's a good chance you'll be waiting for the light to turn green before getting stuck at the next stop. How about just walking it instead? It's an easy walk through the student-friendly atmosphere.
Cut through the newly renovated sidewalks inside the Ortigas Center and get to Ortigas Avenue with ease. It's a whole lot better than getting frustrated in a traffic jam. At least you know you're moving!
Pinoys living in Metro Manila are still generally warming up to the idea of walking to their destinations, and that's normal—you can't expect a whole chunk of the population to adopt something like walking just like that. There are, however, certain qualities about walking that make it a really great option: it's a low-impact method of exercise (that's also free!), it gives one a fresh, new perspective on the city, and it positively contributes to alleviating the problem of there being too many cars on the road. In short, walking is the way to go for the modern, health-conscious, and socially responsible Pinoy.
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Athlete of the Week Extra: More with Holy Cross' Kaci Kranson
Marty Myers | Dec 16, 2019 | Featured, HS Sports
Holy Cross sophomore Kaci Kranson scored a career-high 31 points in a 74-39 win over Western Wayne, and added 28 in a 74-65 victory over Holy Redeemer, to go with a combined 15 rebounds, 12 steals and eight assists.
Other people around you can score, too. How much does that help? It definitely helps a lot. I know I can trust them. I know they know how to play basketball. It just really helps me.
Last year, the team had trouble putting four quarters together. What's changed? I think we've been playing really well together, practicing really hard.
Family: Mother, Jill; father, Ryan; twin sister, Madison
Happy birthday to you and your sister (Dec. 15). As a December baby, what's the best birthday/Christmas combo gift you've ever received? My mom got me a car, so that's probably the best gift I've ever gotten. And my light-up basketball, so you can play at night and see where the ball goes.
Other sport you play: Softball
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Athletes you admire: I like Jennie Finch. I think she's a great role model. I like Cole Anthony, too.
Superstitions and rituals before a game? I eat pasta the night before, I pray for five minutes before the game and I listen to music. Rap and pop. Like pump-up songs.
Most famous athlete you've met? Cole Anthony. I was at a basketball tournament and my coach, Phil Odom, came over and said Cole Anthony is over there watching his sister so we got our picture with him.
Give me a skill you would like to master. Probably to cook. I like cooking but I'm not good at it.
What's the worst meal you've ever made? Hmm. Well, I make Kraft mac and cheese, but I didn't know you had to put the butter and the sauce and stuff at the end, so I put it in the beginning. It turned out bad.
Speaking of meals, name three people you'd like to have dinner with. Shawn Mendes, my great grandfather Saul Kranson and coach John Jezorwski.
Who's your funniest teammate? Kate McGovern and Molly White. They're both funny, but Kate's really funny.
What's the biggest thrill you've had in sports? Winning the Diocesan eighth-grade tournament with All Saints Academy. That was pretty fun.
Have you started thinking about what lies ahead for you after high school, both athletically and academically? I've been looking at a lot of schools like Villanova, Fordham.
Which do you think you will play, basketball or softball, because you're pretty good at softball, too? I think basketball.
One meal your mom makes that you don't know if you can live without. Pasta. Just the traditional pasta with marinara.
Marty Myers
Marty Myers began his career as a sports writer at The Wayne Independent in Honesdale, where he served as sports editor and later managing editor. After 10 years there, he joined The Times-Tribune in 1994 and has spent the ensuing years reporting on high school sports, local and professional golf. An award-winning journalist, he also enjoys his duties as a copy editor for The Times-Tribune, editing stories and designing pages. A native of Williamsport, Marty resides in Clarks Summit. Reach him at mmyers@timesshamrock.com, 570-348-9100 x5437 or @mmyersTT.
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What does ka and Ba mean in Egyptian?
What was the Egyptian word for a person's spirit?
How do you say my soul in Egyptian?
What is an Egyptian Kheft?
What does BA mean in Egyptian?
What were the two pieces of an Egyptian soul?
What does Ra hold in his hand?
What did the ancient Egyptians call the soul?
Is the scarab part of the Egyptian soul?
What did the ancient Egyptians mean by the heart?
Ka is the life force or spiritual double of the person. The royal Ka symbolized a pharaoh's right to rule, a universal force that passed from one pharaoh to the next. Ba is represented as a human-headed bird that leaves the body when a person dies. The face of Ba was the exact likeness of that of the deceased person.
akh, in Egyptian religion, the spirit of a deceased person and, with the ka and the ba, a principal aspect of the soul.
What does Ren mean in Egypt?
The simplest concept is Ren, which is literally your name: it lives for as long as you are remembered, or can be read about on inscriptions, or included in prayers for the ancestors and their achievements.
I would suggest "توأم روحي " (Taw'am roHi) as an Arabic equivalent for soul mate (literally: twin soul, quite similar to the French "âme soeur"= sister soul).
kheft. a ghost, spirit of someone not able to get to the afterlife.
What is ka spirit?
Ka means 'soul' or 'spirit' Egyptians believed that a person's soul had many parts, and that all people and the parts of their souls were sculpted from clay by the ram-headed god named Khnum. One of these parts was called the ka.
The definition of ba means the soul in ancient Egyptian mythology, as symbolized by a bird with a human head on it. An example of Ba is how the Ancient Egyptians typified the soul.
What we would refer to as a soul was to them a combination of three separate aspects – the Ba (Soul or Personality), Ka (Life-force), and Akh (Spirit). The other important components were the Ren (name) and the Shuyet (shadow).
What are the Egyptian parts of the soul?
The Ancient Egyptians believed the soul had three parts, the ka, the ba, and the akh. The ka and ba were spiritual entities that everyone possessed, but the akh was an entity reserved for only the select few that were deserving of maat kheru.
Ra is generally shown holding a scepter in his left hand and an Ankh in his right hand. An ankh is like a cross with a loop at the top and is the ancient Egyptian symbol for life.
The ancient Egyptians believed that a soul ( kꜣ / bꜣ; Egypt. pron. ka/ba) was made up of many parts. In addition to these components of the soul, there was the human body (called the ḥꜥ, occasionally a plural ḥꜥw, meaning approximately "sum of bodily parts").
What did the ancient Egyptians call the human body?
In addition to these components of the soul, there was the human body (called the ḥꜥ, occasionally a plural ḥꜥw, meaning approximately "sum of bodily parts"). According to ancient Egyptian creation myths, the god Atum created the world out of chaos, utilizing his own magic ( ḥkꜣ ).
The tomb of Ramose and Hatnofer was found intact by archaeologists at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, in Thebes. The scarab is today on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art An important part of the Egyptian soul was thought to be the jb ( ib ), or heart.
To ancient Egyptians, the heart was the seat of emotion, thought, will and intention, evidenced by the many expressions in the Egyptian language which incorporate the word jb. Unlike in English, when ancient Egyptians referenced the jb they generally meant the physical heart as opposed to a metaphorical heart.
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5 Secrets to Getting the Most Out of a Trip to Toy Story Land
By Carlye Wisel July 08, 2018
Toy Story Land at Disney World
Credit: Carlye Wisel
Looks like Buzz Lightyear and Woody's new adventure is to go on vacation. The ragtag group of toys have finally made their way to Walt Disney World where Toy Story Land, the latest expansion at Disney's Hollywood Studios, is now officially open.
Three attractions and a restaurant populate the 11-acre toy-strewn backyard of Toy Story's main character, Andy, and the beloved toys he holds so dear, and among the large-scale dominoes, checkers, and Babybel cheeses are more insider references and under-the-radar photo opportunities than you might expect.
From larger-than-life characters to a sneak peek of something kept deeply under wraps, here's everything you should get excited about before heading to Disney World's new Toy Story Land.
Pixar and Disney Easter Eggs Hidden Around the Land
At Toy Story Land there are just as many familiar faces as there are hidden secrets.
The queue for Alien Swirling Saucers circles around a massive laser gun, modeled after the one used on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland Resort, and also has a nod to long-standing Easter egg A113 within the space-themed bays. Slinky Dog Dash's line is filled with oversized toy boxes and packaging like the Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster Kit made in Emeryville, California — the location of Pixar Animation Studios — and a sticker book wall with nods to Pizza Planet and Triple R Ranch, both of which have appeared as hidden surprises in Pixar films of their own.
And just before you board the speedy coaster, look to the right of the doodle backdrop; hidden among the cartoon sky is a Hidden Mickey in the clouds.
Surprise Photo Ops
Photos with characters aren't the only snapshots you'll want, and with so many photo opportunities, you'll want to head in prepared.
Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear meet fans throughout the land, and are generally spread out with one near each attraction. Slinky Dog Dash ride photos are taken just before the end — be sure to look towards the camera on the right — and if you can't get your picture in front of the towering Woody at Toy Story Land's entrance, head towards the back where Buzz Lightyear is just as impressive and likely sporting a shorter queue.
Don't shy away from being inventive, either. Fans are already repurposing a popsicle stick wall, colorful block wall and the oversized Pixar ball in the land's center as Instagram-worthy backdrops.
Toy Story Land surrounds a lengthy pathway and its single restroom is way in the back, so pop into the one by the entrance before heading in. There's minimal shade in Toy Story Land, too, so be sure to pack a hat and pile on the sunblock.
Two adorably themed merchandise carts are set up near the center — one even looks like a Fisher-Price Play Family Camper — but to get your hands on the full range of launching Slinky Dog Coaster toys and wind-up Alien Swirling Saucers cars, make your way towards to the corner of Beverly and Sunset Boulevard near the front of the park where a Pixar shop is stuffed with take-home goodies.
An Unexpected Preview of Star Wars Land
Dying to know when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios? No date has yet been confirmed, but you can guess for yourself from the top of Slinky Dog Dash's second drop. The coaster, which is faster than guests anticipated but still child-friendly, reaches a height that gives a crystal-clear view of the rock work and architecture within the forthcoming Star Wars-themed expansion — that is, if you can manage to keep your eyes open.
More Than a Daytime Attraction
Plot twist: Toy Story Land is just as good, if not better, come sundown. You'll want to visit Woody, Buzz and friends during the day and also in the evening to get the full experience of this colorful new land, so plan your vacation schedules accordingly.
String lights, which are looped between TinkerToy towers, turn on at night for a festive backyard feel as attractions glow bright purple in the night sky. Slinky Dog Dash is even more thrilling in the dark — it's quickly become one of the best evening rides — but it's the coaster's second launch, which glows like a real light-up toy, that makes it all the more exciting.


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The Glasgow Climate Summit, Turkey in Africa and More
Judah Grunstein Oct 29, 2021 October 17, 2022
This is the web version of our subscriber-only Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, which gives a rundown of the week's top stories on WPR. Subscribe to receive it by email every Saturday. If you're already a subscriber, adjust your newsletter settings to receive it directly to your email inbox. Starting Sunday, all eyes will be on Glasgow, where the United Nations Climate Conference will be taking place for the next two weeks. The COP26 summit has been described as the world's last chance to head off the worst-case catastrophic scenarios projected by climate scientists. According to the most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate […]
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The Taliban's Gender Apartheid Is a Case for the International Criminal Court
Charli Carpenter Oct 29, 2021 October 17, 2022
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Sudan's Military Might Have Overplayed Its Hand
Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdé Oct 29, 2021 October 17, 2022
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The G-20 and COP26 Will Put Europe's Diplomatic Ambitions to the Test
Dave Keating Oct 28, 2021 October 17, 2022
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Africa Is Central to the Modern World's Future—and Its Past
Howard W. French Oct 27, 2021 October 17, 2022
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The Global Minimum Tax Deal Could Short-Change Poorer Countries
The Editors Oct 27, 2021 October 18, 2022
A new agreement negotiated under the auspices of the G-20 and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development aims to crack down on tax havens by subjecting the world's largest and most profitable multinational corporations to a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 percent. The deal has been agreed by 136 countries and jurisdictions, collectively representing more than 90 percent of the global economy. The OECD is hoping it will become effective by 2023. Many economists and commentators argue that such a deal is long overdue, given the ability of many gigantic corporations to avoid paying taxes on all or […]
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The COP26 Summit Won't Be Effective If It Isn't Inclusive
Aishwarya Machani Oct 26, 2021 October 17, 2022
At next month's long-awaited United Nations Climate Summit in Glasgow, all eyes will be on national leaders to make commitments that give the world a chance to limit average global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. At a recent youth-led event, Hilda Nakabuye, founder of the Ugandan Fridays for Future movement, articulated the impatience felt by young people across the world, calling on global leaders to finally "put on their big boy pants, to stand up and to take concrete climate action!" All the focus on the leaders at center-stage, however, risks missing the action taking place […]
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Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws Are Politically Toxic—and Often Lethal
Zuha Siddiqui Oct 26, 2021 October 17, 2022
Last summer, Tahir Ahmad Naseem was at a bail hearing in a high-security courtroom in Pakistan when he was shot dead. His killer, a 15-year-old student named Faisal Khan who had sneaked a pistol into the courtroom, was arrested immediately. But rather than facing public opprobrium, Khan was hailed as a hero. Thousands took to the streets to defend him, chanting slogans in his support and rallying for his release from prison. Police officers clicked jubilant selfies with him as they ferried the teenager in and out of court. Naseem, his victim, had been targeted both by the lawsuit and […]
Reflecting Sunlight to Reduce Climate Risk
Stewart M. Patrick Oct 25, 2021 October 18, 2022
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Israel's 'Terrorism' Designation of Palestinian NGOs Is a Dangerous Escalation
Thanassis Cambanis Oct 25, 2021 October 17, 2022
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Russia's 'Post-Truth' Approach to the Pandemic Has Backfired
Frida Ghitis Oct 21, 2021 October 17, 2022
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Despite a Game-Changing Vaccine, the Fight Against Malaria Isn't Over
Jeremy Youde Oct 18, 2021 October 17, 2022
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A Turkish Perspective on the Rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Below is an interesting column published yesterday in the Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman which offers a Turkish opinion on the future of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and a method on how it should go about obtaining its rights to reopen Halki Seminary. The author of this piece accuses the Ecumenical Patriarchate's methods in obtaining its rights as if it was "waiting for Godot" and proposes that the Ecumenical Patriarchate take legal action against Turkey to assume its rights as valid Turkish citizens.
The problem that I see with the opinion in this article is that it offers a lot of "could have" solutions instead of "would have" solutions. Litigation on a matter does not guarantee the judgment will be in your favor. If litigation were pursued against the Turkish government by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to obtain everything it asked for it could in turn also backfire and cause the total annihilation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as well. The stance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is not an "old world" policy nor is it a matter of "waiting for Godot" (for those not familiar with the novel Waiting for Godot, there is a promise that a character in the story named Godot would come to save the characters in the story but in the end the promise remains unfulfilled). It is a wise strategic move that allows for the possibility of survival in a hostile country, which in the end has a far better chance for the Ecumenical Patriarchate to receive its rights as Turkish citizens than a legal process that could be manipulated to go either way and thus close the Ecumenical Patriarchate forever.
Is the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey Waiting for Godot?
10 July 2009, Friday
By ORHAN KEMAL CENGİZ
Since the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) came to power in 2002, the reopening of the Halki Seminary has repeatedly returned to the political agenda in Turkey.
There is almost a pattern. Some government officials say, "There is no harm in reopening the school [which was closed down in 1971], and there are some preparations taking place to that effect." If you read these statements you can get the (wrong) impression that there is only technical work needing to be done, and the government is working on it. For the last seven years, we have heard exactly the same story. But, in the end, nothing comes out. Why?
Because the Halki Seminary is only a part of a much more complex question that may not be well appreciated even by the government itself. The question is namely the existence of the ecumenical patriarchate in Turkey. There is a deep-rooted state policy that has brought the patriarchate to the verge of total extinction. This policy was shaped during the late Ottoman and early republican era and has been applied vigorously since then. This is a policy of taking gradual steps to push this historical institution into a corner to force it to choose one of the two options: Either it will stay in Turkey and will lose everything slowly and painfully, or it will leave Turkey once and for all.
The lesser of two evils
The name of the street in front of the patriarchate is Sadrazam Ali Paşa (Sadrazam means grand vizier). Ali Paşa was the state official who hanged Patriarch Gregorios over the front door of the patriarchate in 1821. His name was given to the very street to which the patriarchate opens its doors every day. It is a constant reminder of the "past," of course. (I suggest the EU Commission get this onto their agenda and encourage the government to change this name showing some respect to this historical institution.) Neither was it a coincidence that a so-called "Turkish Orthodox Church" was established in the early years of the Turkish Republic. The Turkish Orthodox Church was designed to fight against the ecumenical patriarchate and was established with financial aid provided by the state. Papa Eftim, so-called patriarch of the Turkish Orthodox Church, had spent his entire life in war with the ecumenical patriarchate. We now know that the Ergenekon (deep state) gang held some of its strategic meetings on the premises of the Turkish Orthodox Church. Sevgi Erenol, press spokesperson of this church, is now in prison for being one of the high-ranking members of this gang.
During all these years, the Turkish state not only fought against the patriarchate with these kinds of puppet "institutions," but also pursued a very active policy to create an atmosphere in which the patriarchate could not breathe. Thousands of acres of land and buildings that belonged to the patriarchate and its associated institutions have been taken one by one through legal trickery (the biggest one was carried out by the Court of Cassation in 1974, making property ownership by minority foundations legally invalid after 1936), expropriations and so on. Turkey has never recognized the legal identity of the ecumenical patriarchate, even though it has to recognize these kinds of structures under the Treaty of Lausanne. The question of the legal status of the patriarchate has never been solved. This "legal gap" of course was created to add to the uncertainty from which the patriarchate has suffered deeply.
Impossibility of choosing new patriarch
One of the biggest constraints, though, has been applied through excessive control over the election process of the ecumenical patriarch. According to Turkish official policy, the patriarch only represents Turkish citizens of Greek descent in Turkey. Therefore, the patriarchate and the Holy Council that will elect him should only be composed of Turkish citizens. Just to remind you, we have only 3,000-4,000 Orthodox citizens remaining in İstanbul, and most of them are elderly people. Look at the closure of the Halki Seminary from this perspective as well; most of the patriarchs were educated in this institution. We seem to have reached this formula: The new patriarchate has to be elected from a handful of citizens of Greek descent, and the very school that will raise the new patriarch has been closed for almost four decades. How can an eligible, qualified patriarch possibly be chosen?
I honestly believe in the goodwill of this government. If they were alone, they would open the Halki Seminary. However, as soon as they make a real attempt to this effect, they will have a sharp confrontation with the nationalist front. Even if they overcome the opposition coming from the nationalist front (political parties and bureaucracy), the "formula" (there are some different legal avenues through which the government could choose to open the school) the government has created will somehow come before one of the high courts. If the government makes legal changes, they will be reviewed by the Constitutional Court; if they open the school with administrative directions, their actions will be evaluated by the Council of State and so on. These high courts' approach to minority-related issues are very well known, and they have played an important role in the creation of the current situation that minority groups find themselves in.
I have tried to provide a brief historical perspective to show you the state policy concerning the ecumenical patriarchate. The application of this state policy would not have been possible without having the active contribution of the ecumenical patriarchate. This is a dance that has been going on for many decades. This is a dance of the "deep state" and the ecumenical patriarchate -- a dance of aggression and submission. It is hard to believe, but we know that the patriarchate has never tried to take recourse to legal remedies, except for property-related issues. During these long years, Turkey has signed and ratified many different human rights conventions. Turkey's Constitution has been changed, these international legal instruments have gained precedence over domestic laws and many other laws have been replaced with new ones. But again, the patriarchate has never tried any legal instruments to gain new rights, hoping that this "loyalty" will be appreciated one day. The patriarchate, in maintaining its passive role, has missed some crucial points. Taking recourse to legal instruments may also be read as a sign of being well integrated in the country in which you exist. Citizens use legal action, right? And using legal action shows that you feel you are a citizen of the country concerned, you have confidence in the legal system to a certain degree. In addition, obtaining a positive judgment from a national or international court would have provided a good excuse and an acceptable pretext for this government to make some legal reforms in favor of the patriarchate. No one, for example, could have ever stopped Abdullah Öcalan's execution when he was captured and brought to Turkey. However, the decision of the European Court of Human Rights brought huge relief to the nationalist government coalition in power in 1999; they attributed all "responsibility" to the European court, and later on the "death penalty" was lifted altogether. And finally, pursuing an active litigation policy never meant that you are close to fruitful cooperation with state authorities. On the contrary, active litigation means that you will always be at the negotiation table as a quiet, powerful party that is backed by the power of judgments from international courts and public opinion.
If you ask me, the patriarchate could have obtained and deeply benefited from a favorable judgment of the European court on the question of the Halki Seminary a long time ago. They could also have done the same thing for their legal identity problems and for the constraints surrounding the election process of a new patriarch. Instead they preferred to maintain their old policies, which allowed this historical institution to be brought to the verge of total extinction.
Will Godot come? We will see…
Labels: Ecumenical Patriarchate, Orthodoxy in Asia Minor


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Weeknotes 2022 May 20
Wade Winningham / May 20, 2022
Big news. We're moving to Sedona, AZ.
To anyone who knows me that shouldn't be a shock considering my wife and I have been looking for a place for the past two to three years.
Our house is sold. We're just still living in it for the next few weeks still until the movers show up to load up and then we'll get on our way out west. It'll be a big change, but one we've wanted for a while.
The first in-person conference I've been to since those things stopped happening, happened! In Austin.
I won't bore you with the conference details. I would take just about any opportunity there is to visit. Austin is one of my favorite cities in the entire U.S.
Outside Texas Chili Parlor in Austin, TX
Why? It's largely to do with the vibe. Places like Texas Chili Parlor have been around forever and I feel like I've seen more small hole-in-the-wall places like this here than any other. Other cities seem cookie-cutter anymore with their standard Target or Walmart paired with your pick of BestBuy, Michaels, PetSmart, etc.
This chili burger was delicious!
While the city still has that feel, I think with the explosion of people there now, things are just more crowded. Particularly traffic, which was pretty awful when I was there.
Other than friends, the biggest thing I'm going to miss is the Alamo Drafthouse theater. Especially special things they do no other theater does like the picture below for the opening night of a new film.
James Wallace Introduces Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Secret Screenings are another thing I'll miss a great deal. With luck, maybe I can time visits around them!
I originally didn't feel too bad since Phoenix had some Alamos, but I was disheartened to learn that they all shut down over COVID. I'm hoping someday they will come back there.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness wasn't the best or worst Marvel film, but I did feel like it was one you needed to be up-to-date on other films in the universe to get the most out of it.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent was excellent. Loved Nick Cage's performance and had a blast with the film.
The Northman is my favorite film of the year so far. Amazing.
A Quiet Place Part II is one I missed at the theater but finally caught up with. Really impressed by this film and the original.
Hush (2016) is another film I'd had on my list to see for a while. I've turned into quite a Mike Flanagan fan and this film didn't disappoint.
Till Death was really fun. Really liked Megan Fox's performance in it.
Reelhouse Foundation Films
With Reelhouse being a weekly online event, I'm relieved to know that I'll still be able to attend these gatherings no matter where I am.
Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) is not a movie I'll likely ever watch again. About a town that doesn't get a freeway exit they were promised. They do whatever they can to attract people to turn around at the next exit to visit. Sounds like it would be a great movie. While the ending isn't bad, the rest is.
The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) is about nuclear testing throwing the Earth out of its orbit, headed towards the sun. Slowly, so you see the panic as what world governments have tried to hide as people realize the inevitable.
Zero Hour! (1957) was remade as the incredible comedy Airplane! in 1980. Zero Hour is very serious, but having watched Airplane! a zillion times it's amazing how much the films have in common.
My City board game
My City is a legacy-style game that feels like a variation of Tetris only all the tiles aren't falling down, but need to be placed within the constraints of your personal playing area.
Being legacy-style means the game alters itself as you play. There are chapters of a campaign sealed within envelopes. The hidden contents change the rules and conditions of play. For example, planting trees on your board, or adding a sawmill that stays forever on your board. Rules get added and adjusted over time.
Was really a fun game for the group. Chapters play quickly enough that you feel you can probably get in one more game.
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Small Fish, Big Bite: All About Anchovies
Craig Cavallo
Craig Cavallo is a writer, photographer, and the co-author of the book, American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage (2021). He is also co-owner of Golden Russet Café & Grocery in Rhinebeck, New York.
Updated Mar. 12, 2019
There was always a fresh sleeve of Saltines, and crumbs would spill onto the counter when it was torn open. That's when my dad would peel back the lid on a can of anchovies.
As a kid, the sight and smell left me squirming at his hip. But I couldn't turn away. I had to watch as he'd lift a single, fuzzy fillet from the tin with surgical precision. He'd hold it in front of me longer than necessary before gently dropping it onto one of those salty crackers, where it would curl under its own weight and bleed oil onto the porous canvas.
The notion of good things coming in small packages rings loud with anchovies. Hiding in the fish's tiny silver glory are vitamins A, B-6, B-12, C, E, and K, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and niacin, to name a few. They're one of the most sustainable fish out there, resilient to fishing pressures with a quick reproductive cycle.
And of course they're wonderful to eat: savory and succulent, full of salt and brine, a reminder that some foods are perfect as-is.
What exactly are anchovies and how do they get from sea to tin? Read on to find out.
Anchovy 101
Nick Kindelsperger
Why do anchovies tastes so meaty? As we noted in our taste test of anchovy filets, "[Anchovies] are a concentrated source of glutamic and inosinic acid—two molecules responsible for triggering our sensation of savoriness." The very first anchovies were used much how they're cooked today: as a way to add intense savoriness to food that mere salt can't provide.
There are nearly 150 species of anchovies found in cooler waters across the globe. The fish prefer temperatures in the low 60s (in Fahrenheit), which is why the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black, and Azov Seas are where many live, and most are fished. Anchovies can live up to four years (reproducing at two) and reach lengths of eight inches, but the market's high demand and commercial fishing mean it's rare that the fish actually live that long.
According to Food and Agriculture Organization, the production of salted anchovies jumped from 49,600 tonnes (1 tonne = 1,000 kilograms) to 72,500 between 2000 and 2008. But curing anchovies is a centuries-old practice, and the process and product haven't changed much in the past few hundred years.
The earliest form of salting anchovies dates back to late Roman and Medieval times, when fish scraps were placed in large vessels with salt, which would draw moisture from the fish and create a sort of pickling liquid known as liquamen. The liquamen was then strained and left to ferment in the sun, and the resulting briny brew—garum—was the world's first fish sauce.
Fast forward to Southwestern France in the 1700s. Though modern anchovy fishing technology is several centuries away, waters around the region are a hotbed of the industry. In the commune of Collioure, just north of the Spanish border, fishermen in small, brightly painted boats known as catalans fished for what many considered (and still do) to be the best anchovies in the world. In his New York Times bestseller Salt: A World History, Mark Kurlansky describes Collioure anchovies as "smaller, leaner, and more flavorful than their Atlantic cousins."
Collioure fishermen fished from May to October and kept to shallow waters, where schools of anchovies retreated after feeding on plankton further from shore. Anchovies are attracted to moonlight, so fishing took place at night when the moon's glow could be used as bait. Near the tail end of the 19th century, Collioure fishermen invented lamparos: lights they mounted to their boats to lure fish.
The technique worked—so much so that it eventually depleted the shallow water anchovy supply. To keep up with demand, anchovy fishermen sent out newer, bigger boats to deeper waters, marking the start of a new fishing industry.
The Modern Anchovy Market
Left to right: a salt-packed anchovy, an oil-packed anchovy fillet, and a squiggle of anchovy paste. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
The Atlantic "cousin" anchovies that Kurlansky mentioned offhand are likely the ones you have in your pantry. Engraulis encrasicolus—European anchovies—are the most common commercial anchovy, both for their clean flavor and dense, sturdy flesh that can withstand the demand of today's fishing and curing methods. Once cured, they're also a succulent morsel of food with a perfect balance between savory and salty.
The Engraulis encrasicolus my dad eats come from Wegman's, and likely by way of Morocco, which is the world's leading producer of commercial anchovies. Peru boasts significant output as well, but many of the anchovies caught there (Engraulis ringens) are used for fishbait, and recurring currents of warm water caused by El Niño make the South Pacific a less reliable source.
You can buy fresh,* frozen, and dried varieties of anchovies, but most of what you'll find comes one of three ways: salt-packed, oil-packed, or puréed into paste with salt and oil. No matter how they're packed, the anchovies are cured with similar methods to the Collioure fishermen and Romans before them: just salt.
If you can find them, fresh anchovies are an unmatched culinary delight. Very few foods have such a wonderfully natural salinity and, because of the fish's single-bite size, are so rewarding to eat. But they're a perishable product that rarely make it to markets.
Curing anchovies begins within hours of catching the fish—the faster the cure begins, the more it locks in the fish's natural flavor. Once the fish are hauled in they're kept on ice, then cleaned once the boat docks.
Cleaning involves removing the head and rinsing the fish, at which point they are layered in large bins with salt, covered and weighted down, and left to cure for six to eight months (bigger fish take longer to cure). The long cure tenderizes the flesh and brings a pink hue to the meat—an early tell of doneness. As Niki described in her taste test, salt is "what's responsible for breaking down the myosin in the fish, one of the muscle proteins that hold its flesh together, making it exceedingly easy to mash up and dissolve."
Marinated anchovies, also known as boquerones.
You may also be familiar with marinated anchovies, commonly referred to by their Spanish name, boquerones, are deboned, cured in vinegar, often seasoned with ingredients like garlic and herbs, and then packed in oil or brine. They're easily recognized by their white color (a result of the pickling process), and, thanks to their less salty profile, are usually served whole as a snack. Rarely are these the anchovies you'd reach for, however, if your goal was to cook something.
For us cooks, that brings us to the big question: salt-packed or oil-packed? Oil-packed anchovies are just the filets; salt-packed anchovies are everything but the heads and tails—scales, fins, and bones are left intact and softened during the process. Salt-packed anchovies are prized by anchovy lovers for their blast of pristine fishy flavor, while oil-packed versions are slightly more subtle, though easier to eat.
When we put the two varieties to the test, we found salt- and oil-packed anchovies performed similarly in most uses, though the salt-packed version had a nice extra punch when eaten raw. As for anchovy paste, we recommend you skip it altogether.
Anchovies Around the World
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
You don't need anything besides salt to preserve an anchovy, so the result after curing is a nutritious, if salty, natural product—boldly flavored and virtually limitless in applications.
They show up in Caesar salad, where the fish are mashed into a creamy dressing with garlic and egg yolk.* In Spain you'll find them pickled, fried, tangled with roasted peppers, wrapped around olives, laid over fresh butter on rounds of crunchy bread, and rolled about with hard boiled eggs. In Italy, anchovies are worked into puttanesca, a tomato sauce fortified with chilies, onion, olives, and capers. Bagna cauda, an emulsion of anchovy, cream, and garlic, also Italian, is a celebration of the fish's bright, pungent flavor. France honors the fish alongside tomato, olives, haricot verts, and tuna in its salade Nicoise.
Though many claim the original Caesar salad was made with Worchestershire sauce, not anchovies.
But anchovies are cooked in kitchens well beyond Europe. In Kerala, a coastal region in southwest India, the small fish are steamed in banana leaves with ginger, turmeric, garlic, green chilies, and onions to make netholi vazhayilayil pollichathu. In Korea, dried versions of the fish are sautéed with soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar for a dish called myeolchi-bokkeum. In the Philippines, anchovies are fermented to create bagoong, a popular condiment that accompanies an array of dishes, though perhaps most commonly found alongside steamed vegetables in pinakbet.
Anchovies thrive in salty waters the world over, and wherever they appear they're loved by cooks with the same vigor as fine ham and cheese. You may not need to crack open a tin to give your dinner a boost, but if you do you'll be preserving a timeless—and delicious—tradition of using small fish for great purposes.
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Joene, also known as Jeroen Noordermeer is a dutch DJ / Producer. His love for music began at a young age. He started playing keyboard in his hometown Hilvarenbeek. From 1996 till 2000, he went to a school with some extra musical education. This education was called the "musical department" at Willem II college. A normal high school combined with some extra education in four different directions: music, dance, drama and visual arts. Jeroen has chosen the musical direction and followed additional music training courses. Two years he followed a few hours a week lessons at the conservatory in Tilburg. At that time Jeroen provided music for many parties with his own equipment. He played all different kind of music at private parties that time. Because he started to follow a study in 2005 and had a fulltime job, his musical career became at a low ebb.
In the last two years of his study (2007), Jeroen started playing music again. In that year he started to mix the best house / electro tracks together with his perfectionist-level mix skills.
Because of the great passion for music, Jeroen purchased some equipment and built a studio and began producing his own music. Recently he worked on a bootleg of the track "Mike Posner - Cooler than me". He got many positive responses for this remix.
In the future Jeroen wants to spend lots of time in the studio making bootlegs, remixes and producing own tracks and more importantly further optimising his productions. Jeroen hopes his work will be played on many parties and that his work will be picked up by fellow DJs.


UDAAN project gets featured in an article in Jaipur's daily The Desert Trail on 1 Febraury 2019. Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) supported UDAAN project is implemented by IPE Global in Dholpur district. Partenered with Manjari Foundation and YP Foundation, IPE Global provides adolescent and sexual reproductive health (ASRH) content with training support. Under the implemention, the project sets up adoloscent friendly Ujala clinics and also aims to improve knowledge and practices about SRH among youth.


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Brewers Give Manager Craig Counsell Three-Year Extension
Posted on November 11, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine
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The Milwaukee Brewers announced Friday that they have agreed to a three-year extension with manager Craig Counsell. The extension will ensure that Counsell will not enter the 2017 season as a lame-duck manager. In just under two seasons as Milwaukee's manager, Counsell has a record of 134-165, with the Brewers finishing 4th in the NL Central in each of the past two seasons. The extension will keep him in Milwaukee through at least the 2020 season.
Counsell spent six seasons with the Brewers as a player, including the last five of his major league career. He took over the managerial position in Milwaukee in May 2015 after the firing of Rob Roenicke. Prior to that, he served as a special assistant to former Brewers GM Doug Melvin. A few months after hiring Counsell, Melvin retired as GM to became an advisor with the team, with David Stearns taking his place as GM.
"I am pleased that we have reached an agreement with Craig to keep him as our manager well into the future," Stearns said at a press conference Friday. "Craig possesses the skillset, intelligence and determination to lead our team back to consistent competitiveness. Over the past year, I have observed Craig's leadership first hand, and am confident that he is the right man for this job."
Despite a massive overhaul of the roster prior to the 2016 season, Counsell was able to improve Milwaukee's record by five wins this past season, a small but meaningful sign of progress for a team in rebuilding mode.
"Representing this franchise is a great honor for me," said Counsell at Friday's press conference. "We've taken the first steps of a difficult process. I am encouraged and inspired by both the progress we've made and the possibilities that lie ahead."
"I think Craig has had a really solid year," Stearns said late in the season. "Coming into the year, one of our main objectives as an organization was to develop a positive culture and a chemistry from top to bottom, and he's been a big part of developing that.
"At the end of the day, we're all judged by wins and losses, but there's so much that goes into managing," Stearns continued. "There is the in-game part of it — which gets the most attention, because that's the part that is what we all see, and what Craig has to answer about. An even bigger part of it is what goes on behind closed doors, when he's managing the clubhouse, managing different personalities. This is a big family thrown together for eight months out of the year, and Craig and the coaches have the responsibility of keeping that family together. That's not an easy job."
The Brewers have started to see the fruits of the rebuilding process in players like Jonathan Villar and Orlando Arcia. Milwaukee has also started to bolster its farm system through a series of trades over the past couple of years, including the trade of catcher Jonathan Lucroy over the summer. The Brewers now have one of the stronger farm systems in baseball, although it may be a couple more years until many of their top prospects start to matriculate to the major league level.
Even if the rebuilding process lasts a few more years, the Brewers appear confident that Counsell is the right manager to lead them into the future. By giving him a three-year extension, Milwaukee is showing great confidence in Counsell, who had no previous managerial experience before the team hired him in 2015.


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