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Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon on an American dream

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Known around the world as the “Queen of Gospel,” Jackson used her powerful voice to work in the Civil Rights Movement.

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  • Known around the world as the “Queen of Gospel,” Jackson used her powerful voice to work in the Civil Rights Movement.
  • But on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, something didn’t quite sound right to Jackson as she listened to King deliver his prepared speech.
  • For the estimated 250,000 who joined the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that day, they heard King deliver one of his seminal sermons.
  • The other voice, the one King listened to and heeded, belonged to Mahalia Jackson.

An international phenomenon

    • In 1956, she was the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall.
    • The popular “Ed Sullivan Show” made Jackson a household name by frequently asking her to perform.
    • But international fame did not make Jackson forget her religious upbringing and commitment to fight for equal rights.
    • In “As the Spirit Moves Mahalia,” prominent Black writer Ralph Ellison wrote about the meaning of Jackson’s voice.

Mahalia and Martin

    • Jackson and King first met at the National Baptist Convention in Alabama in 1956.
    • King asked her if she could support his work there by singing and inspiring civil rights activists during the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott.
    • In her own right, Jackson became a visible fixture within the Civil Rights Movement.

Jackson’s voice in a movement

    • If music was the soul of the movement, strategic thinking was at its core.
    • The March on Washington was considered the culminating event of the historic Civil Rights Movement.
    • Till’s death and the subsequent acquittal of three white men charged with the brutal murder was one of the turning points of the movement.
    • Among the building blocks of the Civil Rights Movement was music.

With fewer than 1,500 Catholics in Mongolia, Pope Francis' upcoming visit brings attention to the long and complex history of the minority religious group

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Pope Francis is set to make the first-ever visit to Mongolia, a country with fewer than 1,500 Catholics, all of whom have come to the faith since 1992.

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  • Pope Francis is set to make the first-ever visit to Mongolia, a country with fewer than 1,500 Catholics, all of whom have come to the faith since 1992.
  • But the pope’s visit is a reminder that the country has a long and complex history with Christianity, among many other faiths.
  • Mongolia has only 3.4 million people, and at least 87.4% are Buddhists.

The Mongol Empire

    • The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206 after he conquered all the other nomadic tribes on the Mongolian Plateau.
    • Under the Mongol Empire, people practiced Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
    • Christian women dominated the inner court of the Mongol Empire following their marriages with several Mongol Khans.

The messengers of the papacy

    • For the first time Catholic missionaries were able to travel along the land route to East Asia.
    • During the conquest, the Mongols often spared many Christians in Central and West Asia, even though they killed those who resisted the Mongol rule.
    • Catholic missionaries could not find a way to convert the Mongols but continued their efforts with the successive rulers.
    • In 1253, William of Rubruck visited the Mongol court in Karakorum to urge Genghis Khan’s grandson Möngke Khan to convert.

Catholicism and Nestorianism

    • Before his visit there was not much communication between Catholic missionaries and Nestorians, but William of Rubruck was able to chronicle the activities of the Nestorian community within the Mongol Empire.
    • In 1287 a Nestorian monk, Rabban Bar Sauma, embarked on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem from Khanbaliq, near modern Beijing.
    • At the same time, the Catholic missionaries also started to expand their influence in Central Asia.

Religious revivals in Mongolia

    • Over the next few centuries, the religious landscape in Mongolia continued to change, depending on who was ruling the region.
    • However, under the Qing dynasty that ruled China and Mongolia in the 17th century, Buddhism was revived.
    • When the pope visits this complex religious terrain, his visit will be significant from the geopolitical and religious perspective: In June 2023, the pope visited its neighboring country Russia as part of international peacemaking efforts.

Lion One Discovers New Bonanza Grade Gold Lode 1 KM North of Tuvatu

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Surface sampling returns multiple high-grade results up to 92.55 g/t gold

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  • Underground developments at Tuvatu are shown in red and the Lumuni surface samples are identified by the black dots.
  • Background colours represent surface geology, with Navilawa Monzonite in pink, Nadele Breccia in green, and Sabeto volcanics in dark purple.
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    A total of 16 channel samples were collected in the Lumuni area.
  • In alkaline gold deposits such as Tuvatu, such deep-rooted structures provide the principal conduits for hydrothermal fluid flow from which gold and other metals are deposited.

A brief history of pregnancy tests – from toads and rabbits to rosewater

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Tests for women to use themselves at home were first marketed in the 1960s.

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  • Tests for women to use themselves at home were first marketed in the 1960s.
  • They work by detecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine – which is produced primarily by cells in the placenta during pregnancy.
  • Blood tests can tell you the answer a mere 11 days after conception and urine tests a few days later.
  • Of course, a positive pregnancy test doesn’t necessarily lead to a baby – one in five will end in miscarriage.

The role of urine

    • Indeed, three ancient Egyptian papyri show that urine was being used as long as 4,500 years ago.
    • Many variations of tests using urine have been found throughout history.
    • Indeed, in a number of medical recipes from the medieval period onwards, a needle placed in a woman’s urine was said to turn red or black if she was pregnant.
    • That included uroscopy (medical examinations of the urine), but some women did it anyway.

Modern methods

    • Another option was to boil the urine – white streaks meant she was pregnant.
    • It was in the 1930s that there were the first suggestions that the seed tests, described in ancient Egypt as magical, shouldn’t be dismissed.
    • Later, live toads (the preferred species was the African clawed toad) were used instead and injected with women’s urine.
    • But all these methods were expensive and not 100% reliable.

Saxophonist Ron Blake Releases His First New Album in 15 Years with "Mistaken Identity," Due October 13

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

RICHMOND, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ron Blake marks his return to the recording studio after 15 years' absence by reuniting with an old friend for the October 13 release of "Mistaken Identity" on his own label 7tēn33 Productions. The tenor and baritone saxophonist partners for the record with esteemed guitarist Bobby Broom (who also serves as producer), enlisting as well a superb rhythm section with bassists Nat Reeves or Reuben Rogers and drummer Kobie Watkins on a smart, heartfelt collection of nine tracks that include band member originals, a standard or two, and compositions by jazz greats that have personal meaning for Blake.

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  • 'Mistaken Identity' is the culmination of my efforts to be true to myself in the creative process.
  • Paying homage to those I admire and who have supported me on my journey is a great point of reference in my recordings.
  • Recorded in two sessions—in 2018 and 2021, pre- and post-pandemic—"Mistaken Identity" is something of a sampler platter that reintroduces Blake to the jazz-listening public.
  • Ron Blake will be performing a CD release show at Dizzy's, New York City, on Wednesday 11/1 with Bobby Broom, guitar; Reuben Rogers, bass; and Kobie Watkins, drums.

Frederick TBL is officially bringing professional basketball To Frederick, MD!

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Put away your fears, and take flight on a new fiery blast of excitement as TBL Frederick announces its commitment to play at Hood College as a member of the TBL (http://www.thebasketballleague.net), and lays the foundation for its identity.

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  • Frederick TBL announces new professional basketball team & launches "Fear The Beast" naming contest!
  • FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Put away your fears, and take flight on a new fiery blast of excitement as TBL Frederick announces its commitment to
    play at Hood College as a member of the TBL ( http://www.thebasketballleague.net ), and lays the foundation for its identity.
  • As we prepare to make our mark in the 2024 TBL season, we are calling upon our community to Name The Beast
    that will represent us on the court.
  • "Our journey in the TBL is not just about basketball; it's about Frederick.

Amsterdam & Partners LLP Retained by Ukrainian Religious Figure Vadym Novynskyi to Defend against Alleged Political Persecution

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The law firm of Amsterdam & Partners LLP has been retained by Vadym Novynskyi, a Ukrainian citizen, religious figure, former Ukrainian parliamentarian from Mariupol and founder of the Smart Holding Group, to defend against a series of politically motivated attacks by the Ukrainian government.

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  • The law firm of Amsterdam & Partners LLP has been retained by Vadym Novynskyi, a Ukrainian citizen, religious figure, former Ukrainian parliamentarian from Mariupol and founder of the Smart Holding Group, to defend against a series of politically motivated attacks by the Ukrainian government.
  • Although last year Novynskyi relinquished his ownership of Smart Holding Group, the Ukrainian authorities are continuing their corporate raid against the industrial and investment group, under the premise that Novynskyi’s religious beliefs justify doing so, according to Robert Amsterdam, founding partner of Amsterdam & Partners LLP.
  • “Unfortunately, for some Ukrainian officials the war with Russia represents an opportunity for extortion and corporate raiding,” according to Robert Amsterdam, founding partner of Amsterdam & Partners LLP.
  • He is instead being ruthlessly targeted for his religious beliefs and subjected to blatant corporate raiding by the state.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS' HARDEST-WORKING MASCOT - SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWK - IS GETTING A NEW LOOK

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Monday, August 21, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Joseph's University will officially reveal an updated version of one of the most recognizable mascots in all of college athletics — The Hawk — on Friday, Aug. 25, via social media. The Hawk, a source of pride for the entire University community and an official member of the men's and women's basketball programs, is known for constantly flapping its wings and flying in figure-8s during time-outs.

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  • The Hawk has been updated multiple times in its 68-year history and, since the Hawk Will Never Die, it won't be the last.
  • "The Hawk is the hardest working mascot in Division I athletics," said Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics.
  • "It is part of our treasured tradition of The Hawk to update the look periodically and our fans agree that the time is right."
  • Saint Joseph's adopted The Hawk as its mascot in the 1930s after a campus-wide contest.

A Hot New Summer Hit Proves You Can Dance Your Way to Happiness

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Monday, August 21, 2023

That's the title of their exhilarating new dance hit from Tarpan Records that blends Saran's silky smooth vocals with Narada's irresistible polyrhythmic drive carefully calculated to beat the blues.

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  • That's the title of their exhilarating new dance hit from Tarpan Records that blends Saran's silky smooth vocals with Narada's irresistible polyrhythmic drive carefully calculated to beat the blues.
  • See the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlIRrPoOQ4s
    Saran is known for a lyric style that spotlights surrendering to happiness.
  • But 'Let It All Go' is about being fully alive in the moment — flowing and flying in carefree dance."
  • "We designed the song as a 'summer anthem' — whether you're swaying under starry summer skies, or spinning at a sweltering poolside party," Saran claims.

Titan Medical Announces Appointment of New Independent Member to its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 14, 2023

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Medical Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”) (TSX: TMD; OTC: TMDIF), announced today the appointment of Dr. Daniel O’Brien, MD, MBA, PhD to its Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Medical Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”) (TSX: TMD; OTC: TMDIF), announced today the appointment of Dr. Daniel O’Brien, MD, MBA, PhD to its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. O’Brien will also serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • “We are pleased to appoint Dr. O’Brien at the suggestion of a number of our shareholders” said Paul Cataford, Interim CEO and Board Chair.
  • “We believe Dr. O’Brien will be a valuable resource as the Company investigates various business combination alternatives”.