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As much as the narrative gets driven – a false narrative gets driven – about the postseason and the way to do it, when you look back at the teams that get on base and hit the ball in the seats and pitch really well usually win." "I want great players," manager Aaron Boone said. With Encarnacion thrown in the mix, the Yankees are about to add three players who combined to hit 97 home runs last year. Stanton will return on Tuesday and Judge isn't far behind. "It surprised me the first time when I heard it was the Yankees," said Encarnacion, who recently hit his 400th career home run. And when the Mariners dropped to last place early this season, those discussions picked up.Įncarnacion said he knew a trade was coming, but wasn't expecting one to New York. Cashman believed he could become available ever since the offseason trade to Seattle last December. They had questions about Greg Bird's health and Luke Voit's legitimacy last winter, and knew that Encarnacion could be an answer. 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Bok choy sum, which also may be referred to as choy sum, is not the same as yu choy, although both bok choy sum and yu choy may be referred to as choy sum. However, other greens are also referred to as flowering greens and cabbage greens, so it becomes difficult at times to determine which green may be required in a recipe when so many names exist. The name choy sum translates into "flowering green" or "cabbage heart" which it is. This green may be referred to as edible rape, yow choy sum, choy sum, yow choy, Chinese flowering cabbage, or green choy sum. Yu choy may be a confusing green since it has so many other names, some of which often refer to other types of greens. It is also a green that is harvested for the seeds which are used to produce cooking oil and lamp oil. As the plant ages the stalks become fiberous and somewhat bitter or tangy tasting. When the plant is young, tender and flowering, the stalk and green leaf are harvested to be used in stir-fry dishes, soups and salads, similar Chinese mustard greens. ![]() Please read my disclosure policy here.An edible green that contains both a stalk and a leaf that are served in a variety of Asian food dishes. ![]() Similar Tools Used in Making This Yu Choy Sum This post contains affiliate links. They can also be successful cooked in the microwave. They should be lightly blanched for no more than 2 to 3 minutes so that they remain juicy and slightly crunchy. Perhaps one of the best ways to savor this succulent vegetable is to lightly blanch and season with oil and soy sauce, known simply as Yu Choy Sum with the word yu or yau meaning “oil”.ĭo not overcook these leafy greens. Larger stalks (as seen below and in the step-by-step pictures) should be cut into 2 to 3 inch lengths.Ĭhoy sum can be steamed, blanched, or stir fried. ![]() If they are small enough, the entire stalk can be kept whole. Flowers should be tight and compact or they would have pass their prime. When buying choy sum, always select small tender stalks. If allowed to mature and bolt (rapid growth from leave based to flower and seed based) yellow flowers will appear and the plant becomes sweeter and more succulent. The name choy sum literally means “vegetable heart” as its green leaves and stems are tender and juicy. Nothing can be simpler.Ĭhoy sum/chai sim/菜心 also known as yu chai, oilseed rape, or Chinese flowering cabbage is a very popular vegetable among the Chinese. It requires just a handful of ingredients and takes only minutes to prepare. This Yu Choy Sum is an “evergreen”, a veggie dish that I grew up with and continue to enjoy to this day. For the first post of 2014, I would like to share something easy yet tasty with you. Happy New Year everyone! I hope you are off to a great start. Just a handful of ingredients and only minutes to prepare. Tender crisp blanched Yu Choy Sum in a simple garlic oil and soy sauce dressing. ![]() Despite ostensibly being plant creatures, the Pikmin are more akin to ants one alone is helpless in the face of the planet's other wildlife, but in sufficient numbers they'll be able to vanquish predators many times their size, clear environmental obstacles, and haul fruit and other treasures back to camp.Īlthough the general framework of the series remains unchanged, Pikmin 3 finds a comfortable middle ground between the hurried tension of the original Pikmin and the more leisurely pace of its sequel. Red Pikmin, for instance, are resistant to fire and fierce fighters, while Rock Pikmin-one of two new breeds introduced here-are sturdier and capable of shattering crystals. Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo SwitchĮach strain of Pikmin boasts its own unique attributes, making them suited for certain situations. ![]() You'll need to build up an army of Pikmin and use their abilities to achieve your goals. Like its predecessors, Pikmin 3 is a game fundamentally about unit management. The spacefarers you command in Pikmin 3 are largely helpless on their own to accomplish any task, you'll need to rely on your Pikmin, and it's here the game's strategy elements reveal themselves. You land on the surface of the planet at the start of each day and spend the next 15 or so minutes retrieving treasures from the surrounding areas, shepherding your Pikmin back to base before the sun sets and the crew returns to the safety of orbit. The ensuing adventure follows the same rhythm as previous Pikmin games. En route, their spaceship is struck by a meteor, sending the crew plummeting to the planet of the Pikmin, and it falls to you to reunite the explorers, navigate the planet's perils, and retrieve enough food to save their home world. This time around, you take control of three new explorers named Alph, Brittany, and Charlie, who embark on an expedition across the cosmos in search of food for their starving planet. The centerpiece of the package is the Story mode, which begins-just as previous games did-with a crash landing. Now Playing: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Video ReviewĮven without any dramatic touch-ups, Pikmin 3 remains just as delightful now as when it first premiered more than seven years ago, thanks to its wonderfully idiosyncratic blend of strategy and adventure. These nips and tucks don't radically alter the experience for returning players, but they do help make the game more inviting for newcomers, especially those who may not already be familiar with the series.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's There are new difficulty options, a hint system that helpfully nudges wayward players in the right direction, and other additions like badges-unlockable achievements that are doled out upon completing specific tasks or reaching certain milestones. Pikmin 3 is the latest Wii U gem to be dusted off and repurposed for Switch, and like other "deluxe" offerings, it arrives on the hybrid console packed together with all of its original DLC and a smattering of new content-in this case, a handful of additional missions starring series mainstays Olimar and Louie-making this the definitive version of one of the company's most underrated titles.Īlthough the side story missions are the biggest selling point, Pikmin 3 has actually received a fair number of other tweaks in its move to Switch as well. By this point, nearly four years into the Switch's life cycle, Nintendo has repackaged almost all of Wii U's most noteworthy games for the system's successor, with only a handful of holdovers yet to make the jump. ![]() Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely. Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. 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If you can’t find Subtitles, look for a menu called Closed Captions. With Prime Video on a game console Anthony/PexelsMany users have the Prime Video app on their game console for easier TV viewing. ![]() The one in the middle looks like a speech bubble: Select it.Step 3: Now a small menu will pop up with two different sections, Subtitles and Audio. Under the Subtitles menu, you will see options for both Off and English CC/Closed Captioning (or other languages you may be watching in). Select Off.If the subtitles are already set to Off but still appearing - which can happen with this bug sometimes - then switch to Closed Captioning and then switch back to Off.These steps should remove the subtitles from whatever you are watching. We also suggest that you make sure the Prime Video app is fully updated. If the issue keeps happening, you may want to try deleting the app entirely and re-installing it to see if this helps. Avast for mac casuing error 2038 adobe digital editions Don’t worry! 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Which App Should I Use For Srt Files On Download And Install WHICH APP SHOULD I USE FOR SRT FILES ON DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL. ![]() “ The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor.”. “ BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules 5-4: Oaths Not Taken on Bibles Illegal.”. “ Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 116th Congress.”. SpeakerPelosi administers the oath of office for members of the House of Representatives for the # 116thCongress. In fact, the next part of that clause says, “no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.”Īlso, to be clear, there is no requirement that members hold anything or put their left hand on anything when they raise their right hand to take the oath of office, according to a recent report from the Congressional Research Service that describes the process in detail.Īnd, of course, a quick check of recent Supreme Court decisions shows that the justices haven’t issued any rulings on the subject of oaths of office.Įditor’s note: is one of several organizations working with Facebook to debunk misinformation shared on the social media network. Article VI requires that senators and representatives take an “oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution,” but it says nothing about using the Bible. What does putting your right hand on the Bible mean The right hand is seen as a place of honor and status throughout the biblical text. Constitution requires elected officials to be sworn in using the Bible. For example, the story claims that the U.S. Now a made-up story is circulating online claiming: “Supreme Court Rules 5-4: Oaths Not Taken on Bibles Illegal.” That’s false.įirst of all, the story originated on a website that has a disclaimer warning readers: “ Everything on this website is fiction.” Parts of the made-up story, though, were copied by other sites without a disclaimer and presented as news.īesides that, there is misinformation in the story that should be corrected. The two-year scope & sequence guides kids through the Bible, as they learn and understand biblical truths and develop a deeper, thriving relationship with Jesus. Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide. Ilhan Omar - put their hands on the Quran in their photos. Hands-On Bible Curriculum is a quarterly, age-graded curriculum for toddlers through 6th graders. Download Praying Hands Open Bible stock photos. They also had individual ceremonial swearing-in pictures taken with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi later that day. Members of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress were sworn in as a group on Jan. FULL QUESTIONĭid the United States Supreme Court rule that Congress has to swear on the bible? FULL ANSWER That is a made-up claim that originated on a self-described satirical website. Q: Did the Supreme Court rule that it is illegal to take the oath of office with anything but the Bible?Ī: No. ![]() Yet in some areas this has led local councils to urge inhabitants not to receive or rent their properties to newcomers, Syrians or Lebanese, so as to prevent the virus from spreading. Smaller towns and villages have seen a larger influx of people from urban areas, who prefer to be confined in rural areas where they are freer to move around. Local councils have taken the lead across Lebanon in fighting the spread of Covid-19, imposing curfews and quarantines and going so far as to block roads to control the flow of people in and out of municipal boundaries. The Covid-19 crisis has also set in motion dynamics empowering municipalities, which would be the drivers of more decentralized economic activity, such as agriculture. That means that unless the country can help itself and find ways to revive its economy, there may be a new momentum to leave urban areas and return to the village, adding vitality to local life outside the cities. The global economic shutdown has meant that Lebanon may find it that much more difficult to secure assistance from the International Monetary Fund, given that so many other countries are also in distress. The coronavirus crisis and the growing economic strain it has placed on an already battered economy have had several repercussions on the impulse to leave urban areas. Overall, the efforts were not sufficient to increase agricultural production and meet local demand. Little thought was given to which crops were needed or how to sustain agriculture outside specific seasons. This was mainly due to a lack of expertise and a dearth of funds to purchase imported seeds and fertilizers. That effort came to a standstill after the demobilization of Lebanon’s protest movement and the appointment of a new government last January. Municipalities in the South, the North, Mount Lebanon, and the Beqa‘ Valley have made plans to cultivate unused land, and they have distributed seeds and organized agricultural cooperatives. ![]() The aim is not so much to resolve the problem of rising food prices, but to mitigate its impact. While the expansion of agriculture has not been significant, it has not been negligible either. They have also advised planting certain crops over others. In certain places, party-affiliated local councils have surveyed the needs of the population and identified unused land for agriculture. Hezbollah has appeared to be the most prepared for this effort. There have been reports that some parties have stored food for their constituencies in the event the situation worsens. The most vocal supporter of expanding agriculture has been the Druze leader Walid Joumblatt, who urged his followers last December to return to the land. For politicians or parties, supporting agriculture and a decentralization of the economy and daily life represents a way of retaining legitimacy in difficult times, while also providing a means of maintaining their influence over their sectarian or local clients. Not surprisingly, political actors, alongside municipalities and nongovernmental organizations, have played a leading role in the campaign. However, reversing decades of urbanization, with more than 90 percent of Lebanese today living in and around cities, will not be easy, especially without the necessary funding. The Lebanese have a collective memory of the great famine that swept Mount Lebanon between 19, which killed an estimated 200,000 people, at the time half the population of the mountains. That is why local campaigns have advocated expanding agriculture to provide food security, while barter arrangements have been introduced as an alternative to the cash economy. With the county’s foreign currency reserves dwindling, there is a real fear that it may not be able to feed itself in the coming months. One thing that has driven this approach is that Lebanon imports most of its food. Fearing that this could lead to shortages in vital necessities such as food, backers of such an approach have increasingly been making their case. Urban life has become difficult as Lebanese have lost their jobs, the Lebanese pound has depreciated, and foreign assistance to Lebanon has not been forthcoming. Amid Lebanon’s deepening economic and financial crisis, individuals, organizations, and state bodies have launched initiatives encouraging people to return to their villages and engage in agriculture. |
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