The Supreme
Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the
country and leads the judicial branch of the federal government. It is often referred to by the acronym SCOTUS. The court's yearly term begins on the first
Monday in October and lasts until the first Monday in October the following
year. The court generally releases the
majority of its decisions in mid-June. As
of June 30, 2020, the court had issued
decisions in 52 cases this term.
Link to cases from October 7, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at
The word
"alchemy" comes from the Arabian al-kimia, referring to the preparation of elixir by
the Egyptians. The Arabic kimia, in turn, comes from the Coptic khem, which refers to the fertile black Nile delta
soil as well as the dark mystery of the primordial First Matter (the
Khem). This is also the origin of the
word "chemistry." In alchemy, symbols were created to
represent different elements. For a
time, the astronomical symbols of the planets were used. However, as alchemists were persecuted—particularly
in medieval times—secret symbols were invented.
This led to a great deal of confusion, as there are often many symbols
for a single element as well as some overlap of symbols. The symbols were in common use through the
17th century, and some are still in use today.
The Philosopher's Stone was represented
by the squared circle. The alchemy
symbol for platinum combines the crescent symbol of the moon with
the circular symbol of the sun. This is
because alchemists thought platinum was an amalgam of silver (moon) and gold
(sun). "Philosopher's wool"
was zinc oxide, sometimes called nix alba (white snow). Anne Marie Helmenstine Find many symbols pictured at https://www.thoughtco.com/alchemy-symbols-and-meanings-4065063
In
traditional Japanese culture, suiseki are
small naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are appreciated for their aesthetic or
decorative value. They are similar
to Chinese scholar's rocks. Chinese
scholar's rocks called gongshi influenced
the development of suiseki in Japan. The history of suiseki in
Japan begins during the reign of Empress Suiko.
The small objects were brought to Japan as gifts from the Chinese
Imperial court. Suiseki are
usually presented in two different ways:
The stone is provided with a wooden base (daiza). The stone is placed in a waterproof tray or
bowl of ceramic (suiban) or bronze (doban). These stones are not just any stones which
can be found in nature; they must be expressive stones and have a special
shape, color and texture to be categorized as suiseki. There is a distinction between landscape and
object stones. The former reflect
landscapes such as mountains, lakes or rivers, while other stones have object
shapes that resemble animals or sculptures.
The stones are of natural origin and are found in rivers, oceans and
karst areas. They are not allowed to be
reshaped. An exception is the cutting of
stones to have a flat base, so they can be placed stably on a daiza, suiban or doban,
to be displayed properly. However, this
diminishes their value in the eyes of some enthusiasts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suiseki
March 9, 2015 Dick Tracy made his debut in 1931 in a comic
strip that still runs today.
He’s a tough-talking crime fighter who often uses technology to nab the
bad guys. And in 1946, he started using
a state-of-the-art two-way wrist radio while fighting crime. Erin Blakemore https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-dick-tracy-invented-smartwatch-180954506/ The noun "dick" in the
"detective" sense started around 1864.
Sparkle
Plenty Tracy first appeared as the baby of two homely-looking parents (B.O. Plenty and Gravel
Gertie) who surprised the world
with her beautiful appearance in a 1947 Dick Tracy comic strip. Immediately the world fell in love with
her. Her picture made the cover of
numerous magazines, including the new publication "Glance". https://dicktracy.fandom.com/wiki/Sparkle_Plenty
Sparkle Plenty was
developed in 1903 by a major crystal manufacturer in Austria as an in-house
cleaning product. Still in use for that
purpose, the product was brought to the U.S. in the 1960's and marketed as
Sparkle Plenty Chandelier Cleaner. https://www.sparkleplentyinc.com/about
AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO (a
Spanish-style soup made from tomatoes and other vegetables and spices, served
cold) takes 15 minutes 4-6 servings posted by Ali
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/about/
Gazpacho Sauce
Spaghetti is like a melding
of two Mediterranean food cultures--Italian and Spanish. Simply cook the spaghetti to al dente. As the pasta cooks, blend tomatoes, pepper, garlic
and onion in a blender and add sherry vinegar and Tabasco sauce for a slight
kick. Taste as you go and add more
Tabasco if you like it hot! Once the
spaghetti is drained, mix with the sauce and toss well. Serve with loads of fresh basil. Jelena Mardere https://cook.me/recipe/gazpacho-sauce-spaghetti/
In
psychology, “automatism” refers to involuntary actions and processes not
under the control of the conscious mind—for example, dreaming, breathing, or a
nervous tic. Automatism plays a role in
Surrealists techniques such as spontaneous or automatic writing, painting, and drawing; free association of images and
words. https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/themes/surrealism/tapping-the-subconscious-automatism-and-dreams/
Autodidacticism (also autodidactism)
or self-education (also self-learning and self-teaching) is education without
the guidance of masters (such as teachers and professors) or institutions (such as schools). Generally, autodidacts are individuals who
choose the subject they will study, their studying material, and the studying
rhythm and time. Autodidacts may or may
not have formal education, and their study may be either a complement or an
alternative to formal education.
Many notable contributions have been made by autodidacts. The 1997 drama film Good Will Hunting follows the story
of autodidact Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon.
Hunting demonstrates his breadth and depth of knowledge throughout the
film but especially to his therapist and in a heated discussion in a Harvard bar. One of the main characters in The
Elegance of the Hedgehog (2006), by Muriel Barbery, is an autodidact. The story is told from the viewpoint of
Renee, a middle-aged autodidact concierge in a Paris upscale apartment house
and Paloma, a 12-year-old daughter of one of the tenants who is unhappy with
her life. These two people find they
have much in common when they both befriend a new tenant, Mr. Ozu, and their
lives change forever. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodidacticism
EASTER BEANS Slightly spicy and tangy but also buttery
like a gigante bean, lupini are a refreshing alternative to the omnipresent
garbanzo and cannellini. Lupini are
similar to fava beans in size and shape, but more closely resemble soy beans in
savory taste and silky texture with a higher protein density per calorie
than not only soy but most other crop plants in the world. Lupini are a seriously high-maintenance
bean. Also known as the Easter bean,
lupini are typically reserved for special occasions due to the extremely
lengthy preparation process. Beans, in
general, require patience. Overnight
soaking, use of pressure cookers, and hours of slow simmering are to be expected. What lupini require, however, far exceeds
mere patience. If not prepared correctly,
lupini beans are extremely bitter, indicative of toxicity, known as lupin
poisoning. Lupin poisoning is relatively
common with legumes high in alkaloids, like lupini beans, and can temporarily
impair nervous system responsiveness and cause digestive discomfort. Thorough soaking and dutiful rinsing is
crucial to ensure alkaloids are removed and the beans are “debittered.” KaitlinThornton https://www.foodrepublic.com/2016/02/19/move-over-edamame-lupini-beans-are-the-new-power-snack/
A THOUGHT FOR JULY 29 A book must be an axe for the frozen sea
inside of us. - Franz Kafka, novelist (3 Jul 1883-1924)
http://librariansmuse.blogspot.com Issue 2294
July 3, 2020
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