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Lilith (Hebrew: לילית; lilt) is a Hebrew name for a figure in Jewish mythology, developed earliest in the Babylonian Talmud, who is generally thought to be in part derived from a historically far earlier class of female demons Līlīṯu in Mesopotamian Religion, found in Cuneiform texts of Sumer, Akkad, Assyria and Babylonia.
Evidence in later Jewish materials is plentiful, but little information has been found relating to the original Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian view of these demons. The relevance of two sources previously used to connect the Jewish Lilith to an Akkadian Lilitu—the Gilgamesh appendix and the Arslan Tash amulets—are now both disputed by recent scholarship. The two problematic sources are discussed below.
The Hebrew term Lilith or "Lilit" (translated as "night creatures", "night monster", "night hag", or "screech owl") first occurs in Isaiah 34:14, either singular or plural according to variations in the earliest manuscripts, though in a list of animals. In the Dead Sea Scrolls Songs of the Sage the term first occurs in a list of monsters. In Jewish magical inscriptions on bowls and amulets from the 6th century CE onwards, Lilith is identified as a female demon and the first visual depictions appear.
In Jewish folklore, from the 8th–10th century Alphabet of Ben Sira onwards, Lilith becomes Adam's first wife, who was created at the same time (Rosh Hashanah) and from the same earth as Adam. This contrasts with Eve, who was created from one of Adam's ribs. The legend was greatly developed during the Middle Ages, in the tradition of Aggadic midrashim, the Zohar, and Jewish mysticism.[3] For example, in the 13th century writings of Rabbi Isaac ben Jacob ha-Cohen, Lilith left Adam after she refused to become subservient to him and then would not return to the Garden of Eden after she coupled with the archangel Samael.[4] The resulting Lilith legend is still commonly used as source material in modern Western culture, literature, occultism, fantasy, and horror.
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Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte or, colloquially, Santa Muerte (Spanish for Our Lady of the Holy Death), is a female folk saint venerated primarily in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. A personification of death, she is associated with healing, protection, and safe delivery to the afterlife by her devotees. Despite opposition by the Catholic Church, her cult arose from popular Mexican folk belief, a syncretism between indigenous Mesoamerican and Spanish Catholic beliefs and practices. Since the pre-Columbian era Mexican culture has maintained a certain reverence towards death, which can be seen in the widespread commemoration of the syncretic Day of the Dead. Elements of that celebration include the use of skeletons to remind people of their mortality. The worship is condemned by the Catholic Church in Mexico as invalid, but it is firmly entrenched among Mexico's lower working classes and various elements of society deemed as "outcasts".
Santa Muerte generally appears as a female skeletal figure, clad in a long robe and holding one or more objects, usually a scythe and a globe. Her robe can be of any color, as more specific images of the figure vary widely from devotee to devotee and according to the rite being performed or the petition being made. As the worship of Santa Muerte was clandestine until the 20th century, most prayers and other rites have been traditionally performed privately in the home. However, since the beginning of the 21st century, worship has become more public, especially in Mexico City after Enriqueta Romero initiated her famous Mexico City shrine in 2001.The number of believers in Santa Muerte has grown over the past ten to twenty years, to several million followers in Mexico, the United States, and parts of Central America. Santa Muerte has similar male counterparts in the Americas, such as the skeletal folk saints San La Muerte of Argentina and Rey Pascual of Guatemala.
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Michael Vasquez : "One Deep"
an independent presentation of single portraits.
December 2nd - 7th 2014
Reception : Thursday, December 4th 7-10PM
3801 N. Miami Ave #104
Design District Miami FL
Michael Vasquez lives and works in Miami. His work has been exhibited at numerous museums and institutions, both nationally and internationally, including the Kemper Museum of Art in Kansas City MO, Miami Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Museum of Contemporary Art Scottsdale, the University of Tennessee, and Saatchi Gallery in London.
Currently, Vasquez's work is included in "Portraiture Now : Staging the Self," on view at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC through April 12th 2015, at which point the exhibition will begin to travel nationally.
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In many words we could describe KevinKONG Spears. We have only chosen one word
PHILANTHROPIST. Launching onto the scene as A Promoter of Spoken Word events; soon he will discover just exactly what his words will mean.
Rather it be calling for gatherings for Stopping The Violence in his community or coaching youth sports at the local Martin Luther King Center; he is determined to make whatever America says/believes/shows about African American Males is not always so. If he can change one person's mindset to do better; be better in the world(community) he has done his job. I would like to think when Kevin had this to say as one of his favorite quotes " To gain something you have never had, you will have to do something you have never done before," Yes to the everyday person you would believe he was thinking of himself; But truly I believe he was thinking of his community (family).
In a community we all need that one person that we know is not perfect; however is not too out of touch that he can't hear the real understanding of his surroundings. On the frontline every day and even louder when there are no cameras available (media); for his Love for all mankind by charitable aid and donations. A Black Connection GOOD BLACK MALE NEWS NEWSLETTER is more than honored to have Kevin KONG Spears as one to watch for.
What KEVIN says: I still want it all, and I don't mind putting forth the effort to get it. I'm constantly searching for knowledge. Knowledge is power and he or she who has the power has the keys to success. I am willing to risk it all (maybe not everything) and walk away with nothing for the moment and get it all back and then some in the end.
President of a Community Based Organization In Wilmington North Carolina called PEACE 4 THE PORT. It is said that he is the face of Hope and Understanding. Being able to gather people of all walks of life the humbled father is always shocked by the numbers in his community that respects him on all levels. Some say his statuses on social media can reign from him being the biggest jerk to the most compassionate person ever known. A student of UNCW, Entrepreneur, Spoken Word Artist and much more; he prides himself on showing his family he is more than just talk.
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WORD KNOWN ARTIST OF THE MONTH
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This Studio Seven Tattoo and Piercing Artist does more than the expression of body art.
TMI stuns the masses once you have a chance to sit and inhale his gift. Poet, Writer, and One of the host of Wilmington NC longest running Open Mic's at Bottega Bar & Gallery (Downtown Area) Mics Wide Open. He has been exploding lately on the scene. From features, hosting and Community Gatherings. More than humbled to assist the community organizations when called upon. He has been recently called the face of Willmington Poets. He calls himself "Life Lessons" and his Favorite Quote is "Follow Through-Johnnie Freeman". Look for this Word Known Artist of the Month on his Facebook page TMI and maybe in your area soon. Book HIM!
ARTist PROMOTEs THE Arts
JT Coleman
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Nebraska never sound so Good. JT COLEMAN Spoken Word Artist, Actor, Writer and Talent Development Coordinator of The Learical Jonez Entertainment Group In Atlanta Georgia is just getting started. If his words doesn't captivate you the passion for GREAT art will. A pusher for more Good Music and Spoken word Artists he stays ready to promote events that invites many in the world of pure raw passion. When handling the floor with his gift he transforms your moment of sitting into a lifetime of lessons, His favorite Scripture Romans 5:3-4 But we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulations worketh patience and patience experience and experience hope...
Favorite Quote: To be A Negro in this country and to relatively conscious is to be in rage almost all the time-James Baldwin. For more on what this Artist Promotes follow him on his Facebook Page and twitter. You will not be disappointed.
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okay first of im in the 5th grade 4th grade and lower I was an angel but now its like missing work F's on my report card I dont know what happend but on the other hand I love to relax I have an instagram and i love Taylor swift so i made an instagram I had many followers until this one girl i know and loves Taylor too k well ill tell you more about my tragec story of instagram tommorow PS idk how to spell tragic.I say I alot :|
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This is America Now...
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LA LUNA
Quien no se ha cambiado de casa alguna vez? Cuando uno cambia de casa, cambia de vecinos. Pero hay alguien, un vecino que siempre hemos tenido y siempre tendremos. Este vecino es nuestro satélite, la Luna.
tiene el privilegio de ser único satélite terrestre y, aunque a simple vista parezca grande, solo tiene un diámetro de 3474 Km, eso es, solo un quarto de la longitud del diámetro de la Tierra. Este astro de color gricàseo (que se debe al regolito lunar) orbita alrededor de la tierra, lo que le permite, en los eclipses solares totales, cubrir totalmente el sol, por eso mismo, cuando sucede este espectacular fenómeno, desde nuestro planeta, no somos capaces de ver la estrella más cercana a la Tierra.
LA LUNA
Pero… cual es el origen de la Luna? Se dice que se formó hace 4.500 millones de años, cuando, según la teoría del Gran Impacto, se produjo una colisión de un protoplaneta del tamaño de Marte, con la tierra. Los conocidos cráteres lunares se deben a un bombardeo intenso tardío, es decir, hace 3800-4000 millones de años se produjo un lluvia intensa de grandes asteroides que impactaron contra los cuerpos del Sistema Solar, creando así cráteres como los de la Luna y Mercurio.
La Luna tiene ocho fases:Luna Nueva, Luna Nueva Visible, Cuarto Creciente, Luna Gibada Creciente Luna Luna llena, Menguante, Cuarto Menguante y Gibada Menguante.
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La Luna no tiene luz propia, como piensa la mayoría de la gente, sino que la Luna refleja la luz emitida por el Sol, y es por esta razón que podemos observar como brilla la Luna. Es también remarcable que la Luna se puede observar claramente durante el día, en condiciones meteorológicas muy concretas
En el año 1962, los astronautas estadounidenses Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin y Michael Collins, a bordo de la nave espacial Apollo 11, aterrizaron en la luna, siendo los primeros hombres en pisarla. De todos modos hay gente que piensa que fue un montaje.
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CTS Paint Pros was established in 2008, our business is Veteran Owned & Operated; 2nd Generation painting Contractor. Business entity was founded after years of learning the trade under various skilled painting mechanics.
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At S & W Kitchens & Bathrooms we pride ourselves on being on giving our clients the best conceivable answer for meet their necessities as indicated by their financial plan. Our talented gathering of restroom renovators in Melbourne will look at your lavatory and give best washroom remodel which will make you fall head over heels in love for your restroom.
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Toys, Warfare and Technology, What’s the link?
Consider this, a toy which could be gifted to your son (or daughter) this Christmas, played a key role in the development of warfare.
You've seen the advert’s, ‘This year’s fastest, most advanced RC car, now from only £19.99 at toys R us!’ however we both know that thanks to the development of technology, and mass consumerism we can be ripped of year by year by toy companies, each RC car has components manufactured in their millions by companies in China. Before this however, there was a more interesting side to the components.
Now yes, I know it may seem silly. How could a Remote Controlled car be so important to warfare? Did the Nazi’s whiz bombs across no man’s land on the back of a supped up 1:18 scale model Audi TT? Unfortunately not, however similar devices were used throughout warfare, and still are to this day.
The questions are where did all of this start? Why is military grade equipment
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now used in what is essentially an unnecessary toy for children? Well, Luckily I’m here to quench your thirst for more knowledge about the Background of RC cars.
So, here’s my breakdown of a typical Remote Controlled car. One single chassis, vacuum formed. One motherboard, controlling the operation, One remote control unit (2.4 GHz – I’ll explain later) and Two, yes, two motor units! Don’t get me wrong, there are some seriously good RC cars out there on the market, but for this article, I’ll be explaining the significance of the lower end of the market.
These components all make up the inner workings of an RC car. One thing we can all agree on is that the remotes suck. Well they do! The range is short, and really, the controls are weak and thanks to those annoying antennas we can only stand a maximum of 3 metres away from the toy before it stops responding. This doesn’t stop the little ones, and even some of the older ones, really having fun though!
However, this tricky little component has a history to be proud of. This history, has affected every human being both for better and sometimes for worse. Who would have
thought, that technology used in warfare, would eventually end up as an almost every day object, and used in a children’s toy!
Firstly we need to take a trip down memory lane.
Firstly we must travel a long way back, further than you would expect. This all begins in the late 1800’s, around 1898 to be exact.
Nicholas Tesla, famous for his Tesla coil mainly, came to design the Radio Transmitter, which would have been completed a few years earlier if it wasn't for a fire in his original workshop. Can you imagine that? Over a Century ago, the first Radio Transmitter was created. Mad stuff.
Tesla used this In 1898 at an exhibition at Madison Square Garden Nikola Tesla demonstrated a small boat which could apparently obey commands from the audience but was in fact controlled by Tesla interpreting the verbal requests and sending appropriate frequencies to tuned circuits in the boat. (Sarker, 2006)
Hence the RC Toy was born! Well, sort of.
As our time line advances we move onto some seriously cool applications of Tesla’s Design. In the 1920s, various radio-controlled ships were used for naval artillery target practice. In 1922, the obsolete, US Navy battleship USS Iowa became the first of these target ships! (US navy ships, Battleship NO.4, 2003)However before this in World War One, the first military use of the Remote Control, well some variation of the Remote Control. The Germans used the Remote control in their warfare to carry explosives into British Allies frontlines, thus reducing the number of casualties.
Weapons such as the FL-7 Remote Controlled Boat created and used in 1916, the Sopwith AT ‘Ariel Torpedo’ and the Wickersham land Torpedo were all used throughout World War one.
As warfare advance, so did the use of the Remote Control. As World War Two started in 1939, the need for better weaponry
became apparent; luckily this also meant that more money was being spent in developing the very basic Remote Control.
Actor and World War one Hero Reginald Deny opened a hobby shop in the 1930’s, which led to the creation of the OQ-2 Radioplane aka ‘Denymite’ one of the first Radio Controlled planes used in warfare.
This led onto more advanced weaponry such as the Fritz X guided bomb used in 1939, the Goliath Remote Controlled Tank Buster in 1940, and finally the Norden Bomb Sight which was developed through 1932 and onwards. (P.W.singer, 2009)
With no surprise this technology mostly failed, especially on the side of the allied troops. However this was to be expected, the technology was new, and only tested minimally. Don’t fret however, there’s more!
The war brought along a new era of Toys, Fun and games! The 1940’s and the end of the Second World War brought the commercialisation of the Remote Controlled toy. One example of such a toy was the Berkeley Super Aerotrol. This fantastic remote controlled plane boasted a 27.5 GHz Remote Control!
I’m not quite sure what this means either, but what I do know is that it was the first commercialised Remote Control Toy.
The 1950’s also increased the rate at which the Remote Control Transmitter Developed. During this time Remote Controls developed from simple, wired mechanisms to more advanced single channel self-built ones, with a longer range, and smaller components.
As our timeline continues to run through into the 1960’s we come across the ‘kicking duck’/ ‘galloping ghost’ (Radio control model, 2008)this was seen as a revolutionary use of a Remote Control Transmitter. This was also developed into what was known as ‘space control’, no, it didn’t actually have anything to do with the space race! “Space Control is a new Quadruple Simultaneous Proportional control recently introduced by Solidtronics Division of Electrosolids Corp. of Van Nuys, California.” (Flying Models, 1961)What did this mean for Remote Control Transmitters and Receivers I hear you ask!
Well, basically the circuit, designed by Hershel Toomim, is a form of mulit-plax which, in effect, allows the transmission of four commands simultaneously without interaction or interference to one another. (RC hall of Fame, 2008) This was revolutionary.
It meant that not only was the Radio Transmitter capable of sending multiple signals, it also meant that controls could be used in many other purposes such as a Television Remote. Could you imagine a world where we had to actually flick through hundreds of channels from the actual TV set? Well thanks to Zel Ritchie we can be content in using our remotes!
Our time line progresses further, into the 1970’s. Throughout this era, technology advances exponentially. Integrated Circuits meant that Radio Control was cheap, small and light enough for Multi-Channel fully proportional control. Yes, I don’t fully understand that either. So I’ll have a go at explaining. Basically this meant that devices such as commercial RC Cars could have two separate tasks applied at
once, for example changing direction and increasing or decreasing speed.
The 1970’s brought an era of exciting new uses of the Remote Control. Not only was this used commercially in some rather sketchy and kitsch Remote Controlled toys, but also in everyday items which made life for the average person a lot easier. Things like garage doors could be opened using a remote control, televisions; modern weapons became advanced so missiles were able to be directed from extreme distances.
This was all very exciting, people were celebrating technology, and it was advancing quickly. An industrial age was born and with this industrial age came the slow development of commercial products. For long into the 1990’s software advances and hardware advance meant that we could produce smaller and smaller components.
The toy market was booming, a throw away culture was born, and miniaturization because a
heavy feature in design, including the design of Remote Control units.
Miniaturization is an exciting stage in our time line of Remote Control history. The actual toys themselves were not miniaturized in any way at all.
However certain components were, this allowed designers to add more to the aesthetics of an RC car, and think less about spacing for transmitters.
Thus meant that advertising started to target teenagers, younger kids and with the development of the remote control, these children were able to flick through many channels to find which Remote Controlled car they wanted to purchase!
Finally we finish our journey through time back in the present day, the twenty first Century.
The Remote Control has shaped our lives. Created easy solutions to long ongoing problems, has caused destruction in warfare and has allowed the toy industry to sky rocket into a new sector. The question is, where will Remote Controls take us? Will we eventually be able to control people?
Only time will tell.
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