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Queen Latifah Helped 2 Black Women Achieve Their Dream With The Queen Collective
Corey Townsend
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Photo: George McKenzie for Tribeca Film Festival
In a 90's kind of world, we were glad to have our girls. That notion still rings true with a new program that includes the Queen, also known as Latifah. Latifah, Tribeca Studios and Marc Pritchard, Procter and Gamble's chief brand officer, have partnered to bring the dreams of black women to reality.
That association has birthed The Queen Collective (TQC), a program that aims to accelerate gender and racial equality behind the camera by opening doors through mentoring, production support, and creating distribution opportunities for content created by the next generation of multicultural female directors.
When it comes to diversity, people don't do their due diligence. Many talk about the concept of bringing more black and brown people into the room and claim they want to do something about it, but the aforementioned are actually putting action and money behind its words.
"I would be remiss if I did not reach back and help black women get where I am today," Latifah told The Root during a roundtable discussion with Pritchard and the two TQC winners, B. Monét and Haley Elizabeth Anderson.
TQC's inaugural films, Ballet After Dark, directed by B. Monét, and If There Is Light, directed by Haley Elizabeth Anderson, premiered this past week during the Tribeca Film Festival.
"Women of color rarely see themselves on screen, let alone behind the camera," B. Monét said. Monét's film tells the story of a young woman who found the strength to survive after an attack. She found the strength to continue living and used her past traumas to create an organization that helps others.
"We are often painted as victims and never seen as victors, and I wanted my piece to change that narrative," Monét told The Root. With her film, she depicts black skin in a way that makes us shine like the sun-kissed children that we are. The piece shows the good, the bad and the in-between of survival. It reminds you that every road to recovery looks completely different, but triumph is achievable with support and the strength to live.
Ballet After Dark
Photo: The Queen Collective
"During the difficult times, I think about my sister," Monét told The Root, who says she uses her as her "driving force." Monét says she wants to see more stories about diverse characters in the black community. "There should not be one Girls Trip or one Moonlight, and it's not that we can't do it, we just need someone to give us the chance."
Monét attended Spelman College and she "loved, loved, loved" the experience. "I am thankful that I went to an HBCU because it gave me a strong support system that enriched my experience."
Anderson's piece, which also highlighted blackness and tells the story of 14-year-old Janiyah Blackmon, who is wrestling with her new life in New York City as her mom tries to move their family out of the shelter system and into a stable home. Anderson experienced homelessness as a child and knew to handle this particular instance with reverence and care. The film was a reminder of how powerful black mothers truly are. The mother in the film, Jakena Blackmon, says that she was nervous to share her story with the masses, but felt that it needed to be told.
"You never know who you might touch with your story," Blackmon told The Root. Anderson shared that it was not an easy journey to complete her film, but knew that she was following her passion and that she would be where she needed to be at the right place and time.
If There Is Light
These two talented black women used their craft to highlight various issues in our community, the highs, the lows, the good and the bad. They both served as an eye-opening experience to show you that you never truly know based on outward appearances what someone may be struggling with.
During this process, they learned the importance of being vocal and the value in not fearing confrontation. The journey has equipped them with tools that they say they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives.
"My hope is that we create more female directors that end up giving jobs to more diverse crews and get their foot in the door and start to get recognized and hired for their work," Latifah told The Root about her reasoning behind being a part of TQC.
"When you watch these two films, you will be moved to action," Latifah added. "Watching these movies, I felt emotionally moved, inspired, and I felt grateful to have the permission to look into someone else's life through their films and to appreciate someone else's position, and it motivated me to want to do more."
Latifah, no stranger to U.N.I.T.Y, wants to make sure that these women's dreams happen and is determined to not have any doors closed in their faces. She reiterated the importance of our support as a community and said "we have a lot of buying power, and we don't have to do business with companies that don't support people of color." Latifah ended by reminding a room filled with agape mouths that black people are the consumers and that our black dollars count.
Anything a black woman touches turns to gold. It's a scientific fact. The world is made better because of their presence, and we all would be lost without them. TQC is making sure that our voices are not only heard but funded. And in a 2000's world, we're still glad we've got our girl, Queen La.
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Silks on the Downs is a British gastro pub located on the main A346, 2 miles outside of Marlborough in the small village of Ogbourne St Andrew.
The Silks combines the spirit of good hospitality and the rich history of horse racing for which the area is famous.
The Silks has become renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, locally sourced ingredients, variety of menu and a comprehensive cellar of ales, beers, spirits & wines to complement the local fare.
The Silks is first and foremost a village pub which welcomes families, dogs and groups of friends enjoying a freshly brewed coffee through to a three course meal and all in between. Find out more about our food.
As the weather warms up there are tables on the decking to enjoy a meal alfresco or a small garden to enjoy a drink in the summer evenings.
And if you are feeling energetic, the local area is full of some beautiful walks - from a simple stroll to a full day walk. What better way to build up an appetite. Check out our favourite walks.


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Police Use of Dogs as Instruments of Violence Targets People of Color
by Vins March 26, 2021
An investigation conducted by several independent news outlets and coordinated by The Marshall Project lays bare mounting evidence of extensive and disproportionate police dog use against people of color across America. "It felt like I was being eaten," recounts Joseph Malott, a Black 22-year-old student mauled by a police dog moments after deflecting a teargas canister, away from himself and allegedly toward officers, in June 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in California. Later that night, Malott became one of approximately 3,600 Americans per year sent to the emergency room for severe bite injuries sustained during altercations with police K-9s. Although men and women of just about every age and color in all fifty states have been subject to violent K-9 incidents, a series of linked reports entitled "Mauled" produced by five independent outlets–The Marshall Project, The Advocate, AL.com, IndyStar, and the Invisible Institute–suggests Black men have been inordinately affected.
According to the latest in a series of articles published on The Marshall Project's website, the rate of police K-9 bites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a majority-Black city of 220,000, averages more than double that of the next-ranked city (Indianapolis) and of those bites nearly a third are inflicted on teenage men, most of whom are Black. As it stands, Baton Rouge's police dogs bite their city's teenagers, ages thirteen to seventeen, "once every three weeks, on average," according to the city's Police Department data.
In a February 12, 2021 release, Marshall Project journalists Bryn Stole and Grace Toohe recount the stories of two Black teens, neither suspected of violent or serious crimes, who were hunted and mauled by Baton Rouge K-9s in June and October of 2019 after attempting to run or bike away from officers. Lester "Smith" and Charles Carey, ages 14 and 17 when attacked, will grow up with physical and mental scars from these traumas, canine injuries which medical researchers quoted in an earlier 2020 release describe generally as "more like shark attacks than nips from a family pet" due to aggressive training. BRPD K-9 policy offers nonspecific leeway with release of dogs "based on the severity of the crime, [and whether] the suspect poses an immediate threat" in the officer's eyes.
As the "Mauled" report noted, "Police dogs have a highly charged history in the United States, especially in the South, where they were used against enslaved people and, in the 1960s, civil rights protesters."
Though recent corporate media coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement has raised public awareness of police using disproportionate force against people of color, K-9 violence has received strikingly little public attention from the corporate media. One would expect dramatic stories involving sensational details including what Ashley Remkus of The Marshall Project describes as "a woman's scalp… torn in California; a man's vocal cords… damaged in Colorado; an Arizona man's face… ripped off" to garner more coverage. Thus it is astounding that only four of America's preeminent corporate news sources have reported on this issue: NBC news, local Los Angeles and Baton Rouge ABC affiliates, The Washington Post, and a local NPR station. NBC's one piece of coverage told the story of a Black man from Salt Lake City, UT who lost his arm to a K-9 unit after being caught on tape surrendering, with his hands up, in August of 2020. ABC7 Los Angeles released a single, though more comprehensive 1200-word piece December 2021 presenting troubling evidence that police dog violence frequently affects non-combative suspects. When the local ABC Baton Rouge outlet ultimately chose to run a short piece February 12, 2021, they simply reported on the BRPD's decision to begin revising its police dog policies and, unlike ABC Los Angeles, this time crediting The Advocate and The Marshall Project.
The only recurrent national coverage has come from the Washington Post, which has published five articles covering instances of K-9 violence from around the country, four of them in the last year. Most recently, NPR Baton Rouge introduced a new "Louisiana Considered" podcast late February during which hosts took a moment for the subject, though was hardly far-reaching enough to amount to sufficient coverage for such an issue.
Bryn Stole and Grace Toohe, "The City Where Police Unleash Dogs On Black Teens," The Marshall Project, February 12, 2021, https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/02/12/the-city-where-police-unleash-dogs-on-black-teens.
Abbie VanSickle and Challen Stephens, "Police Use Painful Dog Bites To Make People Obey," The Marshall Project, December 14, 2020, https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/12/14/police-use-painful-dog-bites-to-make-people-obey.
Abbie VanSickle, Challen Stephens, Ryan Martin, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, and Andrew Fan, "When Police Violence is a Dog Bite," The Marshall Project, October 2, 2020, https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/10/02/when-police-violence-is-a-dog-bite.
Ashley Remkus, " We Spent A Year Investigating Police Dogs. Here Are Six Takeaways," The Marshall Project, October 2, 2020, https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/10/02/we-spent-a-year-investigating-police-dogs-here-are-six-takeaways.
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Many year's exporting experience; High quality products; Competitive factory price; Strict quality checking system; professional sale team; thoughtful after-sale service.
1. What items does your factory produce?
We focus on small leather accessories, business card holder, RFID credit card holder, money wallet, credit card wallet, gift box, fashion bag, genuine leather goods and so on.
Our in-house QC department is dedicated to improving product quality, from raw materials to each finished product.
3. What is the lead time for samples and mass production?
We prefer 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment by T/T via Alibaba Assurance Trade.
500 pieces. Our skilled workers are not able to work on an order of fewer than 500 pieces.
6. Could I get a free sample for quality check?
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We will be open for a little over 3 months throughout Christmas and the new year and to keep things interesting we are planning several events and mixing with guest artists.
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Health is wealth. It is very important to take care of our health regardless of age. More so for midlife people. It is in this phase of our life, we become vulnerable to illness like hypertension, diabetes, even going through the various stages of menopausal may bring us to make appointments with our doctors. Medical treatments are costly and this article is about how we can alleviate the burden of shouldering steep medical expenses.
We need an insurance plan to cushioned us from expensive medical expenses that we will incur if we need to attend to our medical needs. We have two options that we can avail to address our financial concerns about our medical needs.
Private health insurance is widely available and it can be very expensive. If you are still active in the workforce, your company may have provided their employees with health care insurance. The premium may either be paid 100% by the company or it will be on a sharing basis. The employee may be required to pay a certain percentage of the annual premium. If you are self-employed, you can get health insurance for yourself and pay the whole premium.
What I have listed above are the general provisions the members can avail when enrolled in private health insurance. The benefits may vary depending on the provisions of the health insurance company and the type of plan a member wants to avail. The premiums may also vary depending on the type of plan.
I am enrolled with Maxicare and this is provided as a company benefit. When I was hospitalized because of a mild stroke, all my medical expenses were shouldered by Maxicare except for the professional fees of my neurosurgeon and my take home medicines.
Members are required to avail the services of Maxicare's accredited hospitals and doctors to enjoy the full benefits of the plan they are enrolled.
As an outpatient, all diagnostic tests and laboratories prescribed by my cardiologist and ob gynecologist were shouldered by Maxicare except for medicines prescribed by my doctors.
I can truly say, I was saved from shelling a big amount of money for my medical needs because I have health insurance.
If one is identified as indigent or an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), they are entitled to outpatient primary care benefits.
Patients have free choice of providers both public and private. Providers, meaning hospital or clinics are allowed to charge the patient the difference between the total cost of care and the balance of the billing which PhilHealth will pay.
Indigent and sponsored members, lifetime members, senior citizen members, household members are entitled to avail the free hospitalization under the no-balance billing scheme when they are admitted in a nonprivate room of public or government hospitals.
To enjoy the other half of our life it is imperative that we take care of our health. We have to strive to live a healthy life for prevention is best than cure.
If you want to avail of private health insurance, research about the different plans and its premium and choose which fits best your budget.


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Insider's Guide to the Lesser Antilles
By Andrea Milam - August 3, 2016
St. Lucia's iconic Pitons as seen from Jade Mountain resort.
Considering a Caribbean escape this summer? A St. John–based insider recommends these 10 islands in the Lesser Antilles, where pristine white-sand beaches and sparkling waters beckon.
The smallest of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands is arguably the most beautiful of the group, with expanses of unspoiled beaches and picturesque hiking trails accented by 19th-century ruins and sweeping ocean vistas. Two-thirds of the island is national parkland, while offshore, more than 50 square kilometers of submerged reefs and sea-grass beds are preserved as the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.
SLEEP Created by Laurance Rockefeller six decades ago, Caneel Bay Resort (1-340/776-6111; doubles from US$510) boasts seven gorgeous beaches, a top-notch Italian restaurant (Zozo's), and an understated elegance that harkens back to a simple mid-century luxury.
EAT One of the best sunset views on the island perfectly complements the innovative "island to table" cuisine turned out by Shaun Brian at his Cruz Bay restaurant Ocean 362 (1-340/776-0001). The chef puts a gourmet spin on West Indian dishes like curried cauliflower fritters and grows or forages many of the ingredients himself.
DO Hike the Ram Head Trail, a scenic three-kilometer round-trip trek along the island's southeastern peninsula.
One of the world's most heart-pounding airport landings can't deter the A-list celebrities who flock
each winter to this French West Indies island, a 25-square-kilometer emerald jewel dotted with
chic boutiques and superb dining establishments.
SLEEP Hotel Le Toiny (590-590/278-888; doubles from US$742) on St. Barts' quiet southeastern coast is an ideally situated five-star resort—far enough away from the bustling scenes of Gustavia and the Baie de St. Jean for a true retreat, yet not so removed that you can't easily drop in on the party scene at Nikki Beach et al.
EAT Newcomer Orega (590-590/524-531) serves artfully plated Japanese-French fusion dishes that have rightly garnered rave reviews.
DO Marine life thrives in
the 1,200-hectare Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Barthélemy. Explore
it with a snorkeling or diving excursion or even via a semi-submersible craft.
The beach at Anguilla's Moroccan-inspired Cap Juluca.
The northernmost island of the Leeward Islands, this British territory is luxurious and laid-back in equal measure. It also boasts 33 quintessentially Caribbean beaches—long expanses of soft white sand lapped by an electric-blue ocean.
SLEEP Cap Juluca's (1-264/497-6666; doubles from US$595) gleaming white Moroccan-influenced cottages line the beach at Maundays Bay, with a view of the volcanic hills of St. Martin beyond.
EAT Meads Bay's Straw Hat Restaurant (1-264/497-8300) serves the island's tastiest lionfish, an invasive species that appears on the menu—grilled, pan-seared, or as a ceviche—whenever supply allows.
DO When in Anguilla, head to the beach. Rendezvous Bay has earned the most acclaim, but for something more off-the-beaten-path yet just as beautiful, seek out the peaceful strand at Cove Bay.
One of seven Balinese-inspired villas at Paradise Beach Nevis.
This may be the smaller part of the dual-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis, but it's certainly not short on attractions. Apart from a handful of gorgeous beaches and the charming island capital of Charlestown, these include a heady dose of history: American founding father Alexander Hamilton was born here, and British naval hero Horatio Nelson was among Nevis's early visitors.
SLEEP The seven villas at Paradise Beach (1-869/ 469-7900; doubles from
US$876) have an understated elegance in their Balinese-style decor, along with views of Nevis Peak and, just across the water, St. Kitts. They provide both privacy and proximity to ever-popular Pinney's Beach.
EAT Set in a 300-year-old converted sugar mill, Mill Privée (1-869/469-3462) has a unique ambience to say the least. Italian chef Cristian Bassi's skill shines in the restaurant's six-course, wine-paired tasting menu of contemporary Caribbean dishes.
DO There are no less than 25 distinct historic sites on Nevis including churches, sugar plantations, and forts. Take in each of them via the Nevis Heritage Trail, a signposted driving route that circumnavigates the island.
With a beach for every day of the year, Antigua presents an ideal Caribbean escape. This island is on the larger side compared to its counterparts; at almost 300 square kilometers, you will find your perfect stretch of sand here.
SLEEP Situated on its own private islet off Antigua's northeast coast, Jumby Bay (1-268/462-6000; doubles from US$1,095, all-inclusive.) reopened as a Rosewood-managed property six years back following an 18-month, US$28 million overhaul. Fronting a powder-soft beach of white sand, it offers a level of tranquility and peacefulness that's hard to beat.
EAT Back on the mainland, Sheer Rocks (1-268/464-5283) at Cocobay Resort pairs Mediterranean dishes with sublime views. Be sure to book your table several days in advance—a meal here is an experience coveted by many.
DO Get up close and personal with marine life at Stingray City (1-268/562-7297), where you can swim with docile southern stingrays.
An overview of Jade Mountain resort, St. Lucia.
Heaven and earth meet in St. Lucia, whose two magnificent volcanic peaks—the Pitons—rise sharply from sea to sky, maxing out at around 900 meters. Black-sand beaches, serene cocoa plantations, and sleepy Creole villages complete the picture.
SLEEP Jade Mountain (1-758/459-4000; doubles from US$1,080) exudes romance with stunning vistas of the Pitons, best viewed from your own private infinity pool at one of the hillside resort's 24 open-air suites.
EAT Any meal that starts with a boat ride is sure to be unforgettable. A small ferry brings you to Marigot Bay and the welcoming staff at Rainforest Hideaway (1-758/286-0511), where an inventive Caribbean menu relies on fresh local ingredients. Save room for dessert—the various cheesecakes and crème brûlées should not be missed.
DO The Pitons beckon, and yes, you can—and should—conquer one. Though the smaller of the two is not recommended for visitors due to its steepness, plenty of experienced guides like those from Real St. Lucia Tours (1-758/486-1561) are available to take you up Gros Piton, where the awe-inspiring view only adds to the rush of a successful ascent.
As one of the most popular and developed islands in the Caribbean, Barbados has it all: gorgeous beaches, a plethora of fine dining ex-periences, a UNESCO-listed capital (Bridgetown), and a captivating culture.
SLEEP Sandy Lane (1-246/444-2000; doubles from US$1,300) on the west coast is the gold standard for luxury, with three golf courses and an unmatched level of service.
EAT Reserve a table for sunset at cliff-top Champers (1-246/434-3463) and listen to the waves roll in as you enjoy specialties such as coconut shrimp and parmesan-crusted barracuda.
DO Spend a day at boulder-strewn Cattlewash Beach on the island's rugged east coast, where you can soak in natural rock pools while watching board-riders take on the waves at this challenging surf spot. And if you're in Barbados on August 1, head to Bridgetown to see the Carnival-esque costume parade of Kadooment Day, the culmination of the Crop Over festival season.
One of the 32 islands comprising St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Mustique is small, exclusive, and long revered as an celebrity hideaway.
SLEEP Private villas predominate on the island, but for an unparalleled resort experience, book one of the suites or cottages at The Cotton House (1-784/456-4777; doubles from US$520), a five-hectare estate rising up the hill from Endeavour Bay.
EAT At the heart of Mustique's social scene is Basil's Bar (1-784/488-8350), a former rum shack perched on stilts over the Caribbean Sea. Order the grilled lobster and a Hurricane David cocktail and keep your eyes peeled for celebrities, including the famed host, Basil himself. The Wednesday night barbecue pulls in a particularly a fun crowd.
DO Saddle up and explore the island by horseback with the Mustique Equestrian Centre (1-784/488-8316).
The Grenada Chocolate Company produces fine dark chocolate from organically grown cacao.
Unspoiled beauty reigns in Grenada. From thriving marine life to rolling green hills to hiking trails, rivers, and waterfalls, the Caribbean's nutmeg-scented "Spice Island" is a nature-lover's paradise.
SLEEP Spice Island Beach Resort (1-473/444-4258; doubles from US$1,145, all-inclusive) is a small family-run property on Grand Anse Beach. Opt for a beach suite, where you can lounge in a hammock on your patio just steps from the sand.
EAT The gentle murmur of waves and melodic steel pan music provide the soundtrack at the elegant, dinner-only Rhodes Restaurant (1-473/444-4334) in St. George's, the island capital; daily specials change depending on the catch of the day.
DO Tour the Grenada Chocolate Company (473-442-0050) for a taste of the island's best organic chocolate, all of which comes from a cooperative of local cocoa farmers.
This Dutch island is home to an adorably colorful capital and a singular cultural milieu that melds elements from Africa, the Netherlands, Asia, Latin America, France, and more. Often overshadowed by neighboring Aruba and Bonaire and known primarily for its namesake blue liqueur, Curaçao could be one of the best-kept secrets in the West Indies.
SLEEP Located outside Willemstad on a pristine beach dotted with cabanas, Baoase (599-9/461-1799; doubles from US$595) is a vibrantly landscaped property whose gracious and accommodating staff complement the warm, inviting Balinese-accented accommodations.
EAT French and Caribbean cuisine meld perfectly at Willemstad's The Wine Cellar (599-9/461-2178), matched by an extensive wine
list and perfect pairing suggestions.
DO Curaçao really shines below the surface. Dive off Playa Kalki at a reef nicknamed Alice in Wonderland for its curious and colorful marine life.
This article originally appeared in the June/July print issue of DestinAsian magazine ("Lesser is More").
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Metaphors Be With You: An Informative, Slightly Irreverent & Totally Tremendous Guide to Living the Poet's Life with Allan Wolf (of the species Poemo sapiens) @ Town Center Legacy Room
What can you learn from a baby, two pieces of string, a coat hanger, a bottle of maple syrup, Teletubbies, and Edgar Allan Poe? Everything. That's what. Join author, performance poet, and speaker, Allan Wolf, as he takes us on a meaningful, memorable (and very funny) tour of a poet's brain. A certified practicing member of the species, Poemo sapiens, Allan Wolf, will read and recite from his books; plus, he will sing, play guitar, juggle, transform into a T-Rex, and whatever else it takes, to celebrate the Poemo sapiens in all of us! Wolf believes in the healing powers of poetry recitation and has committed to memory nearly a thousand poems. This family-friendly, interactive presentation can be enjoyed by Poemo sapiens at any age or stage of evolution.
9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
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Memoir Writing Workshop @ Yancey County Library Anjali Enjeti - How to Write and Sell a Personal Essay or Memoir
In this seminar, we'll discuss the myriad kinds of personal essays – from segmented to braided essays, to prose poems, and hybrid essays that incorporate research and reporting. We'll talk about how to "hook" an editor with your opening lines and figure out a "message" or "lesson," consider two brainstorming exercises to help get you started. In the second half, we'll explore some of the best markets for personal essays and online sources to help you find the perfect publication for your work. We'll take a look at some submission guidelines, learn how to write a pitch letter, and figure out how and when to follow up with editors.
Registration required. $35
(YA) Valerie Nieman - Seeing the world: Detectives, scientists, writers @ Town Center
Maggie's world is turned upside down by her cousin's murder, but her independence, fearlessness, and powers of observation will help her manage a chaotic family life, understand her world, and even save her from danger. She has two very different "mentors" who also demonstrate this: the detective who's trying to solve the case, and her science crush Carl Linnaeus. We'll talk about how detectives, scientists, and writers all share this gift, and how to develop it yourself.
(Fiction) Renea Winchester - Capturing the Soul of your Story @ First Baptist Church
Join Renea, author of Outbound Train and Farming, Friends, and Fried Bologna Sandwiches, for this session which highlights how to interview your characters, how to push through resistance, and discusses tools necessary to capture the true soul of the story.
(Fiction) (YA) Shannon Hitchcock - Flying Over Water @ Town Hall
It all started with the news—pictures of buildings reduced to rubble, rafts crowded with refugees. Those images seared themselves inside the author's brain, but it wasn't until seeing a picture in her minister's office that the war became personal, and she felt compelled to write about it. Join Shannon Hitchcock for a slideshow about the middle grade novel, Flying Over Water, along with discussion around working together with people from different cultural backgrounds.
(Fiction) Jessica Handler - The Magnetic Girl @ Town Center
Jessica Handler will read selections from her novel and discuss the surprises and rewards she discovered in researching the life and times of the real Lulu Hurst, the "Magnetic Girl." Handler will demonstrate, with an audience member, one of Hurst's on-stage vaudeville performances, and discuss how Hurst was able to convince legions of admirers that she conducted electricity - at the time, conflated with magnetism - with her bare hands.
(YA) Valerie Nieman - Seeing the world: Detectives, scientists, writers @ First Baptist Church
(Nonfiction) John Ross - History with an Edge @ Town Hall
A natural and cultural history of our watershed, John Ross' book Through the Mountains: The French Broad River and Time, builds on Wilma Dykeman's classic The French Broad by reporting 65 years of new research and poses the question, "For more than 14,000 years the river and its tributaries have sustained human habitation. What must we start doing now to ensure that it will nurture our grandchildren, their grandchildren, and grandchildren beyond?" Rather than a reading from the book, this session will be an open discussion of what we expect from the histories we read and why we write the ones we do.
(Nonfiction/Memoir) Margot Rossi - To Be Like Water @ Town Center
Participants are invited to explore foundational principles of Chinese medicine and philosophy with acupuncturist Margot Rossi. Rossi's book,To Be Like Water—Cultivating a Graceful and Fulfilling Life through the Virtues of Water and Dao Yin Therapeutic Movement, is part memoir and part guide to using Dao Yin, a combination of mindfulness, breathwork, and movements from Classical Chinese Medicine that promotes health and wellbeing. In addition to a reading and Q&A, Rossi will guide participants through a gentle sequence of lying-down Dao Yin so they have a direct experience of this ancient yet powerful self-care practice. Bring a mat if you have one. Sponsored by Friends of High Cove.
(Memoir) David Brown Howell - Tethered to an Appalachian Curse: A Surprise Calling @ Town Hall
First-hand stories of Yancey County history are brought to life in this session: Illegal bootleggers and nasty mountain villains haunt a family, numerous episodes in a misspent youth ring outrageous with an abundance of original sin, a frantic struggle to find acceptance eventually results in a surprise calling. Driven to find meaning in life and with a battle against a social anxiety disorder, the author eventually speaks to audiences of thousands. Experience the epic travels from hillbilly obscurity to encounters with fame and sacredness. Paths cross with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, civil rights activists, U.S. senators, and world-famous musicians.
(Poetry) Cheryl Wilder - Anything That Happens @ Plott Hound Books
What is it like to write about your most shameful experience? Cheryl Wilder will read from her debut collection, Anything That Happens, an examination of what it takes to reconcile a past grave mistake. She will discuss the role of trust in writing and how craft helped build the writer-reader relationship.
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Book Signing @ Town Center
Morning authors: Anjali Enjeti, Valerie Nieman, Renea Winchester, Jessica Handler, John Ross, Margot Rossi, Cheryl Wilder, David Brown Howell, Shannon Hitchcock, David Joy
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. BREAK FOR LUNCH
Poetry Writing Workshop @ Yancey County Library
Steve Cushman - Story In Verse: Writing the Narrative Poem
Whether a short ballad or a giant epic, a narrative poem tells a story, employing character, setting, plot, and other prose fiction devices. In this class, we'll discuss the craft of narrative poetry by reading classic and contemporary examples and, through prompts and exercises, begin writing some of our own.
(Nonfiction) Anne Chesky Smith - Researching Murder at Asheville's Battery Park Hotel: The Search for Helen Clevenger's Killer @ Town Hall CANCELLED
In this 45-minute session, Executive Director of the Western North Carolina Historical Association and author Anne Chesky Smith will discuss the process of digging through archives - both digital and physical - to research and write her 2021 book that details the investigation into the sensational death of a white teenager in 1936 and the wrongful conviction and execution of a young Black man for her murder. Sponsored by the Coletta Family Charitable Fund
(Fiction) Heather Newton - The Puppeteer's Daughters @ First Baptist Church
Heather Newton discusses her new novel The Puppeteer's Daughters—its inspiration and the fun she had researching the magical world of puppetry. Featuring a famous puppeteer with dementia who announces to his three adult daughters that there is a fourth, the novel has been optioned for television. NYT bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen says: "Heartfelt, intriguing and breathtakingly creative. The Puppeteer's Daughters proves that happily-ever-afters aren't always the ending to fairy tales — sometimes they're just the beginning." Sponsored by Something Special Gift Shop
(Nonfiction) Bress n Nyam with CheFarmer Matthew Raiford @ Town Center CANCELLED (due to a farm emergency)
Matthew Raiford, the celebrated CheFarmer, author, and Graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and The University of California- Santa Cruz Center of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) Apprenticeship Program, joins us for a discussion of his celebrated cookbook, Bress N Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth Generation Farmer, a collection of 100 heirloom recipes from the dynamic CheFarmer working the lands of his great-great-great grandfather at Gilliard Farms in Coastal Georgia. Sponsored by Homeplace Beer Co and Hog Hollow
(Fiction) Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle - The Living Story of Even As We Breathe: How historical fiction brings contemporary recognition @ Town Hall
Reading is an intellectual and emotional activity, one that necessitates a physical experience. By employing our own bodies in the craft of writing to create new worlds, new experiences, and new energy, we empower our stories to invoke a corporeal experience. This discussion explores methods for infusing physical sensation into the writing process through practice, observation, and structure, sharing examples from Even As We Breathe, as well as other notable works of fiction that invoke a bodily experience for the reader.
(Memoir) Patrice Gopo - All the Colors We Will See @ First Baptist Church
Join essayist Patrice Gopo as she shares her collection of personal essays, All the Colors We Will See. She will read briefly from the book and chat about some of the themes in her work—race & identity formation, immigration & place, belonging & the importance of sharing personal stories. For the writers in the room, Patrice will briefly touch on her writing process and the beauty of making meaning on the page. Finally, as a special treat, Patrice will share how one of the essays in All the Colors We Will See inspired her debut picture book, All the Places We Call Home.
(Poetry) Jacinta White - Embodied: Writing Across Memory, Time & Space @ Town Center
Inspired by her journey chronicled in verse in Resurrecting the Bones, Jacinta V. White will lead a brief presentation on creating the space to write from the past. She will provide a taste of the holistic process of researching and listening as ways to catalogue and create.
(Fiction) Vicki Lane - War On Your Doorstep @ First Baptist Church
The Shelton Laurel Massacre during the Civil War, still has relevance—not only in nearby Madison County but to the rest of the country and, indeed, the world. Vicki will discuss the historical background of her novel And the Crows Took Their Eyes and the research it is grounded in, as well as the fictional additions to the story and the relevance of this long-ago event to today. The discussion will be illustrated by brief readings from the novel. Questions and comments will be encouraged.
Book Buzz @ Plott Hound Books
Rant and rave about the books that you really like and really hate. Book lovers of all stripes and dots can add their two cents to the enthusiastic discussion. What's not to like about getting the chance to spout off about your favorite books and pick up a few recommendations for more?
Afternoon authors: Steve Cushman, Anne Chesky Smith, Heather Newton, Matthew Raiford, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Patrice Gopo Jacinta White, Vicki Lane, David Joy
McDowell/Haney Cemetery Visit to Unmarked Graves in Celo
Following Jacinta White's presentation, there will be a guided visit to unmarked graves in the McDowell/Haney cemetery above the Celo Cemetery in the South Toe River Valley. Clark Tibbits, Celo resident, will talk about his research on these families and reasons to believe that enslaved people are buried there. Following this will be a time for reflection - participants are welcome to bring paper to journal on their own if they wish. *Sign up is required (Free. Sign up forms at Ms. White's 4:00 session at Town Center). Transportation provided by Yancey County Transport. Please note that it is a 15-minute walk from the parking area to the gravesites.
In the Middle of Nowhere @ Parkway Playhouse Local playwright Bret Murphy's original story about a retired art professor who escapes to the Black Mountains of North Carolina after a harrowing experience in her "previous" life. Despite her fiercely independent nature, she eventually forms a relationship with Del, a young man who has recently been released from prison. They challenge each other in unexpected ways … but the question remains, will either of them accept forgiveness? A talkback with the playwright will follow the performance.
Discount tickets available for LitFest authors, volunteers, and attendees with the code "GROUP2022" for 10% off below.
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Multi-genre Writing Workshop
Vicki Lane - Coming at Writing Sideways @ Yancey County Library
Let your mind run free! Participants will be asked to respond to photo prompts with prose or poetry. Vicki will provide an initial photo prompt to which participants will briefly respond and share. Then participants will be encouraged to spend up to twenty minutes taking photos (cell phone or camera) in the area, after which the photos will be shared with the class and varying responses considered. More writing and reading sessions will follow. Wild experimental writing encouraged!
(Nonfiction) Ed Southern - Fight Songs: A Story of Love & Sports in a Complicated South @ Town Center
Why do sports mean so much that so many will play and watch them in the face of a global pandemic? How have the South's histories shaped its fervor for college sports? Why is North Carolina passionate about college basketball when its neighbors to the South live and die by college football? Ed Southern doesn't claim to have any answers, in his book or in this session, but he does come across some truths while exploring the connections and contradictions between the teams we root for and the places we plant our roots; between the virtues that sports are supposed to teach and the cutthroat business they've become; between the hopes of fans and the demands of the past, present, and future.
(Fiction) Renea Winchester - Capturing the Soul of your Story @ Town Hall
(Poetry) Jacinta White - Embodied: Writing Across Memory, Time & Space @ Town Hall
Inspired by her journey chronicled in verse in Resurrecting the Bones, Jacinta V. White will lead a brief presentation on creating the space to write from the past. She will provide a taste of the holistic process of researching and listening as ways to catalog and create.
(Fiction) Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle - The Living Story of Even As We Breathe: How historical fiction brings contemporary recognition @ First Baptist Church
Morning authors: Vicki Lane, Ed Southern, Renea Winchester, Cheryl Wilder, Patrice Gopo, Jacinta White, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, David Joy, Valerie Nieman
Fiction Writing Workshop
Jessica Handler - Writing History: Yours and Others' @ Yancey County Library
How do writers present vibrant history on the page? Through writing exercises, discussion, and analyses of work by renowned authors (and your own work) we'll examine the craft bringing history to life. Takeaways: writing compelling dialogue, scenic skills, innovative research methods, and personalized reading recommendations. Open to writers of all levels. Sponsored by Margie and Jim Haaga
Sponsored by Margie and Jim Haaga
Participants are invited to explore foundational principles of Chinese medicine and philosophy with acupuncturist Margot Rossi. Rossi's book,To Be Like Water—Cultivating a Graceful and Fulfilling Life through the Virtues of Water and Dao Yin Therapeutic Movement, is part memoir and part guide to using Dao Yin, a combination of mindfulness, breathwork, and movements from Classical Chinese Medicine that promotes health and wellbeing. In addition to a reading and Q&A, Rossi will guide participants through a gentle sequence of lying-down Dao Yin so they have a direct experience of this ancient yet powerful self-care practice. Bring a mat if you have one. Sponsored by Friends of High Cove
(Nonfiction) Bress n Nyam with CheFarmer Matthew Raiford @ First Baptist Church CANCELLED (due to a farm emergency)
(Poetry) Steve Cushman - An Accidental Poet @ Plott Hound Books
While he has been writing fiction for almost thirty years, he never thought he'd write poetry - but all that changed about ten years ago. In this session, Steve will discuss what prompted the change, his current process for writing both fiction and poetry, and what each genre has taught him about writing the other. He'll also read from his latest books of poetry and fiction and take questions from the audience.
(Memoir) Anjali Enjeti - Writing with a Social Justice Lens @ Town Center CANCELLED (due to a family emergency)
What does it mean to write with a social justice lens? We'll discuss how interrogation of the self and rigorous critique can shape fresh and compelling narratives in nonfiction, as well as how to write vivid three dimensional characters, riveting storylines, and authentic conflicts based on principles of movement journalism, community organizing, decolonization, and authenticity editing.
(Fiction) Heather Newton - McMullen Circle @ First Baptist Church
Heather Newton discusses her short story collection, McMullen Circle, in which, in 1969, as Karl Wallenda prepares to tightrope-walk across the gorge in Tonola Falls, GA, faculty families at the McMullen Boarding School learn about racism, war, and what makes a hero. NYT bestselling author Wiley Cash says: "These deeply literary, heartfelt, and heartbreaking characters call to mind the work of Elizabeth Strout, Gail Godwin, and Richard Russo . . . This is the kind of book that readers return to and it's also the kind of book that writers return to to see how she pulled it off." Sponsored by Something Special Gift Shop
(Poetry) Glenis Redmond - Bloom Anyhow: Finding Joy in the Struggle @ Town Center
CANCELED DUE TO INTERNATIONAL TOUR
Glenis will speak to the immense importance of holding self-compassion and empathy for others——especially during these trying times. She will read poems of overcoming and survival demonstrating how poetry can be a meaningful container to hold both sorrow and beauty. In this session Glenis will encourage participants to contemplate and write about the symbiotic nature of their joy in the struggle.
(Nonfiction) John Ross - History with an Edge @ First Baptist Church
Afternoon authors: Jessica Handler, Margot Rossi, Matthew Raiford, Steve Cushman, Anjali Enjeti, Anne Chesky Smith, Heather Newton, David Brown Howell, John Ross, Valerie Nieman
Keynote Event with author David Joy @ Town Center Legacy Room
The History Of All Places: A Discussion of Identity and Belonging
When a Peabody Award-winning filmmaker asked David Joy to tell the story of the place he lives and writes about for a PBS documentary series, Joy responded simply, "That is not my story to tell." Instead he introduced the filmmaker to a Cherokee novelist who took him to Kituwah; he led him to a sanctuary to speak with the congregation of a 130-year-old Black church; they walked the last pieces of land that had remained in one family for more than two centuries. By the end, what Joy says he took away was an understanding that, "The history of all places is a story of displacement." As a twelfth-generation North Carolinian, Joy understands well what it means to be rooted to place. For five novels, his work has been centered very specifically in the mountains of Jackson County, North Carolina where he writes on themes of family and culture, identity and loss. Join David Joy and AMY Regional Library Director Amber Westall Briggs as they take a deep dive into these subjects and more in an attempt to better understand our relationships with the mountains we hold so dear. What does it mean to belong to a land? And how do we hold onto ourselves when the ground that defines us shifts beneath our feet? Everyone who registers for the Keynote will have an opportunity to download and view a recording of the conversation at home via a link that will be emailed to registrants after the event.


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Leave a Comment / Automobile, Braking System / By Pankaj Mishra
Why do We Need Air Brake System?
1. Air compressor
2. Air compressor governor
3. Air dryer
4. Air storage (reservoir)
5. Brake pedal
6. Dirt collector
7. Brake cylinder or Brake chamber
8. Brake valve or Triple valve
9. Brake drums
Working of Air Brake System
"Brakes are as important as an engine for an automobile" very rightly said as if we require an engine to run a vehicle than we also require brakes to stop it, This statement also resembles with the Newton's first law, we all are familiar with. As we know now a day in light vehicles we use hydraulic brake system to stop or decelerate the vehicle, But the questions arises, Is the hydraulic brake system effective when it comes to heavy vehicles? If not then, What do we need to stop or decelerate the heavy vehicles like buses and trucks? Let's hunt the answers.
A pneumatic brake or compressed air brake system is the type of brake system in which the compressed liquid fluid from the hydraulic system is replaced with the compressed air for applying pressure to the master cylinder's piston which in turn presses the brake pads in order to stop or decelerate the vehicle.
Pneumatic air brake system is usually used in heavy vehicles like buses and trucks.
As we have already discussed brake system is the need of an automobile vehicle but as we all know when it comes to the application every vehicle is not same as some vehicle are used for light utility purposes like cars and bikes and some are used for heavy purposes like buses and trucks, so there is a need of different braking systems due to the following reasons-
As the load over light vehicle and heavy vehicle varies the brake force required to stop the heavy vehicle is far more than that of light vehicle, so the heavy vehicles should be equipped with a braking system that can provide the enough brake force that can stop or decelerate the vehicle.
When we talk about light weight vehicles, hydraulic brakes provides more than enough brake force to stop or decelerate the vehicle due to its short dimension but when it comes to the heavy vehicles which are large in size the effectiveness of hydraulic brake system is a great concern.
As the fluid is used to press the piston in hydraulic braking system the safety is the great concern as if there is any leak in the components of the hydraulic system the efficiency of the braking is readily reduced or even lost completely, since air is always available so the brake failure due to leakage is the less concern in the air braking system.
The components (master cylinder, brake lines etc.) size of the hydraulic brake system increases with the increase in the size of the vehicle which in turn makes it very complex to install, which is not a problem with the air brake system.
Due to safety measures like brake failure and efficiency, Government has made it compulsory for heavy vehicles like buses and trucks to use air brake system.
So due to these above mentioned reasons on March 1872, George Westinghouse introduced an air braking system for the braking system in railways due to its fail-safe feature.
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It is the compressor that pumps air from atmosphere to the air storage tank and is driven by the engine through belt drive.
It is the governing device used in air brake system that controls the compression pressure of the air that is pumped to the air storage tank through air compressor.
It is the device used to remove moisture content from the air coming from the atmosphere to prevent the lines and air storage from water condensation that can cause brake failure such as during winters due to the freezing of that condensed water.
It is the tank that is used to store the compressed air sent by the compressor, this storage always has enough amount of compressed air so that the brakes can be applied several time and also prevents the brake failure when the air compressor shows malfunctioning.
It is the mechanism that is operated by the driver and is used to actuate the brakes in order to stop or decelerate the vehicle. Brakes, when pressed, pushed the compressed air which in turn applies brakes to the moving tire.
It is the device that is placed inside a brake pipeline at place where a branch is separated and taken off to the triple valve which removes dirt from the air before sending it to the triple valve
It is the device that consists of a cylinder and piston over which the compressed air pressure is applied in order to push brake pads which in turn makes frictional contact with the disc or drum in order to stop or decelerate the vehicle.
The actuation and release of brake require continuous release and building of pressure inside the brake lines and brake cylinder according to the motion of the brake pedal this is done by the triple valve used in the air brake system.
The brake drum is the component through which the brake force due to frictional contact between brake pads and drum lining is transferred to the wheel in order to stop or decelerate the vehicle, Outer surface of the brake drum consisting of drum lining rotates with the wheel and the inner part consisting of brake shoes stays in its state of rest when the brake pedal is not pressed.
Note – Usually brake drums are used in air brake system but with suitable arrangement disc brake can also be used in air brake system.
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When the driver of a vehicle presses the brake pedal in order to stop or decelerate the vehicle the following processes takes place-
When the driver starts the engine the brake compressor starts as it is driven by the engine which in turn starts compressing the atmospheric air and through the compressor governor this compressed air with optimum pressure is sent to the compressed air reservoir which always has some amount of air stored from the previous cycle.
When the driver presses the brake pedal the outlet valve of the triple valve closes and inlet valve opens up which in turn gives passage to the compressed air from the reservoir to pass through the brake lines of the system.
This compressed air flowing through the brake lines is then transferred to the brake cylinder which has piston inside it.
When the compressed air applies pressure over the piston inside the brake chamber, the piston moves away from its original position which converts this pneumatic energy into mechanical energy.
On the wheel end of the brake cylinder, brake drums are placed inside which there is a housing of the mechanical actuator like springs or slacks having brake pads at its outer end.
Due to the movement of piston because of the pressure applied by the compressed air, The mechanical actuator inside the brake drum expands which in turn pushes the brake pads in an outward direction in order to make frictional contact with the rotating drum lines.
With this frictional contact between brake pads and rotating drum lines brakes are applied to the wheels in order to stop or decelerate the vehicle.
For a Better explanation about how the air brake system works watch the video given below:
Due to its property of preventing brake failure air brake systems are widely used in various vehicles but in heavy vehicles like trucks and buses due to the government vehicle regulations, air brake system is mandatory.
It is used in railways
All the trucks and busses on the road today use air brake systems, few from them are.
Volvo 9400PX buses.
Bharat Benz 3123R truck.
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Baking is one of my most favourite past times. I find it so therapeutic and relaxing. I find it gives me something to focus on and all my daily worries just don't matter. Baking has always been a part of my life, my mum would bake things most weeks and I remember standing on a dining chair so I was tall enough to help. I will certainly be doing this with my little one once she's a bit bigger.
Jammie Dodgers was a new thing for me, I've never made them before but just got my mums basic shortbread recipe and made it my own with some jam and extra bits! So you will need the items below so you can make them too!
Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla essence and again beat it until it is well combined and smooth.
Add the flour and fold it in until fully combined and you have your dough!
Roll the dough into a ball and wrap in cling film. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Might as well make a cuppa tea while you wait!
Recombine the dough off-cuts and repeat until all the dough is used. Remember you need an even number.
With half of the cookies cut out a smaller shape in the middle so you can see that lovely jammie centre. You can use any shape, heart, circle or as you can see I used a butterfly.
Arrange the shapes onto baking trays with parchment paper on and place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 190C (or 170C fan assisted) Bake for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle some of the caster sugar over all of them. Like its snowing sugar!
Place back in the oven for a further 5 minutes.
Once done, leave them to cool then add you jam and make those dodgers!
What's your favourite biscuit of all time? Let me know in the comments below.


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