Parchment

Parchment is a thin material made from calfskin, sheepskin or goatskin, often split. Its most common use was as a material for writing on, for documents, notes, or the pages of a book, codex or manuscript. It is distinct from leather in that parchment is limed but not tanned; therefore, it is very reactive to changes in relative humidity and is not waterproof. Finer-quality parchment is called vellum.

Parchment was developed in Pergamon, from which name it is believed the word "parchment" evolved, under the patronage of either Eumenes I, who ruled 263–241 BC; or Eumenes II, who ruled 197–158), as a substitute for papyrus, which was temporarily not being exported from Alexandria, its only source.

Herodotus mentions writing on skins as common in his time, the 5th century BC; and in his Histories (v.58) he states that the Ionians of Asia Minor had been accustomed to give the name of skins (diphtherai) to books; this word was adapted by Hellenized Jews to describe scrolls. Parchment, however, derives its name from Pergamon, the city where it was perfected (via the Latin pergamenum and the French parchemin). In the 2nd century BC a great library was set up in Pergamon that rivalled the famous Library of Alexandria. As prices rose for papyrus and the reed used for making it was over-harvested towards local extinction in the two nomes of the Nile delta that produced it, Pergamon adapted by increasing use of parchment.

British Fighter Jets Intercept 'Aggressive' Russian Aircraft Approaching Baltic States

Edit Newsweek 13 May 2016

British fighter jets were scrambled to intercept three Russian planes that committed an “act of aggression,” the U.K.'s defence secretary said. RAF Typhoons left their base in Estonia to obstruct the planes which were approaching Baltic countries ... Try Newsweek. Subscription offers....

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Obama Administration Plans Raids That Would Deport Illegal Immigrant Children

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1, 2014, a population of immigrants that the Obama administration has identified as priorities for deportation, according to Homeland Security spokeswoman Marsha Catron."We must enforce the law." – Marsha CatronShe added that federal agents will only target individuals who have already been issued a deportation order by an immigration court....

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U.S. must beware China's 'Guam killer' missile

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(CNN)Capable of hitting targets 3,400 miles away, China's "Guam killer" missile is raising new fears of a growing Chinese threat to major U.S. military installations and stability in the Pacific Rim. A congressional panel has issued a report warning of the dangers of the missile, during a week in which U.S.-China tensions flared anew with a U.S. Navy destroyer sailing close to a Chinese-claimed island in the South China Sea ... Read More ... ....

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Erik Lopez, dressed as "Captain Mexico", stands in front of police officers while protesting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump outside of the Hyatt Regency hotel during the California Republican Party 2016 Convention in Burlingame, Calif., Friday, April 29, 2016.

Is Nonviolence Even Possible In America Or At Trump Rallies?

Edit WorldNews.com 13 May 2016

Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Slavery and segregation is inherently violent, and so was the urban race riots and black militants of the 1960’s; the beating of the black man Rodney King by Los Angeles police in 1992, and uprising that followed the acquittal of the police officers who beat King; the attacks on Sept ... And yet, deliberate nonviolent civil disobedience was embodied by one of the greatest activists. Dr....

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Remarkable evidence of ancient humans found under Florida river

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers who dove hundreds of times into a sinkhole beneath the brown murky waters of Florida's Aucilla River have retrieved some of the oldest evidence of human presence in the Americas including stone tools apparently used to butcher a mastodon. ....

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Zharnel Hughes looks to light up Racers Grand Prix

Edit Jamaica Observer 12 May 2016

Racers Track Club rising star Zharnel Hughes is poised for great things and is forecasting a sub-20 clocking on the 200-metre circuit this season ... The former CAC youth 200m champion and Bolt, the triple World and Olympic champion, are expected to be joined by compatriots Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, Warren Weir, Hansle Parchment and world 100 metres hurdles champion Danielle Williams on the Grand Prix circuit ... ....

Healthy Treats; Orange Chocolate Gluten-free Scones

Edit The Examiner 12 May 2016

If Clementine oranges are in season, adding natural sweetness to this Orange Chocolate Gluten-free Scone recipe makes it even more divine! This a excellent, low-sugar recipe to maintain those healthy lifestyle habits when it comes to snacking ... Sugar Dangers. • Smaller portions every few hours throughout the day will boost metabolism and regulate blood sugar levels ... Follow these simple D.A.T.E ... Line a baking sheet with parchment paper ... ....

La dolce vita: sweet recipes inspired by Italy

Edit The Guardian 12 May 2016

For this week’s Italy themed issue, our baker shares an Italian-American recipe for a tricolore traybake that is as brash as it is moreish, followed by a scoop of shimmering panna cotta. Italians – or, rather, Venetians, Tuscans, Sicilians and so on – have very specific baking styles. From one region to the next – actually, from one village to the next – recipes and traditions differ greatly ... Line a roasting dish with baking parchment ... ....

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Edit Deccan Herald 11 May 2016

If you’re a book lover, shopping for second-hand books can be one of the most wonderful experiences, period ... Maitri Vasudev, who has been loyal to ‘Blossom Book House’ for many years, was excited when she found ‘Pen and Parchment’, a second-hand book site ... Shikha Kothiyal, co-founder of ‘Pen and Parchment’, says the idea for the site was born out of 4 friends’ love for books ... ....

Early Spring Flowers and How to Eat Them

Edit Huffington Post 11 May 2016

Nothing says Springtime like a posy of flowers. After the seemingly endless grey of winter, early Spring flowers are a welcome splash of colour and life. They look almost good enough to eat. Which is handy. Because with many of them, you can. So hurrah for edible flowers ... Or, for a super-pro finish, stretch parchment paper over a bowl and secure with an elastic band. Poke little holes in the parchment and sit each flower stalk in the hole ... ....

Notice of Made Order - Upper Brook Street WINCHESTER (Winchester City Council)

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(Source. Winchester City Council) master16. WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE UPPER BROOK STREET, WINCHESTER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Winchester City Council as agents for Hampshire County Council has made an Order on traffic management grounds to allow for building and highway works to be carried out as follows.-. ROADS TO BE CLOSED ... Upper Brook Street, Parchment Street, North Walls ... (noodl....

Forget the Twinkies and try a bourbon-fried pound cake

Edit Naples Daily News 11 May 2016

Forget the Twinkies and try a bourbon-fried pound cake. When we first encountered deep-fried, bourbon-soaked Twinkies, we were a little smitten. Until, that is, we realized we could do so much better ... Which is what we did next; we drizzled each slice with a generous glug of bourbon. And no need to use the good stuff here ... ___ ... Mist an 8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then line the bottom and up the 2 long sides with kitchen parchment ... ....

The quintessential New York salad: Waldorf

Edit The Examiner 11 May 2016

There are many recipes for the salad Maitre D’ Hotel Oscar Tschirky invented for the inaugural dinner at the restaurant of the Waldorf Hotel in March of 1893 ... Walnuts were one of the earliest additions, citrus, either in the form of juice or grated rind followed, along with grapes or even raisins ... 1 ... Spread walnuts into an even layer on a nonstick sheet lined with parchment paper; roast in the oven until browned, about 20 minutes. 2 ... 3 ... 4....

A side the whole family can agree on

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My brother, Peter, has had a longstanding aversion to condiments. He is both sour cream phobic, and an avid avoider of mayonnaise, so it can be tricky to come up with a slaw or salad that tickles his fancy. Being a fabulous sister, I am simply unwilling to let my only brother be stuck with a plate full of... Crunchy Broccoli Slaw. For the slaw. ... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... Take great care not to burn the nuts! Spread on a sheet of parchment paper to cool. 4 ... 5 ... ....

The Cultural Revolution: A People’s History 1962-1976 by Frank Dikötter – review

Edit The Guardian 09 May 2016

Frank Dikötter’s final volume of his history of communism in China reveals the brutality and caprice of Mao’s final years. “To rebel is justified,” the Great Helmsman intoned ... It was necessary to destroy the bourgeois past, and this involved the wholesale looting of shrines, the destruction of books and parchment, the smashing of ornaments and the pillaging of homes belonging to the wealthy ... Many killed themselves ... Twitter ... ....

You will flip out and have a "Mouthgasm" with Mango's "Flipped" cheesecake

Edit The Examiner 09 May 2016

Have you ever been kissed? What about when you come home (if you have a pet) and the second you open the door, they greet you with a wagging tale and a big lick! What about walking outside and you see the most beautiful sunset? Do you realize that in those moments, you were at total "consciousness", your mind was totally clear and only focused on that moment ... What time is it... O.K ... Line the cake pan with a pre-cut parchment paper....

Botticelli: Love, Wisdom, Terror

Edit The New York Review of Books 09 May 2016

Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence/Ministero Beni e Att. Culturali/Photo Scala, Florence. Sandro Botticelli. Primavera, 1477–1482. Sometime around 1490 Sandro Botticelli set out to make a book unlike any ever seen before ... Almost since the poem was completed around 1321, painters had decorated manuscripts of it with illuminations of selected scenes ... It features thirty of the surviving ninety-two parchment sheets he made for the book....

Email these recipes to your kids now for a great Mother’s Day brunch

Edit Naples Daily News 08 May 2016

It never ceases to amaze me how two children raised together have turned into such different adults. In all ways, including career choices, partying styles, exercise and eating habits, and kitchen preferences. My son, the meat-eater, enjoys working with pastry dough; my daughter prefers to cook vegetables and fruit. Win, win for this mother. I request they collaborate this Mother's Day ... Prep ... Have two parchment-lined baking sheets ready ... ....

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You can search using any combination of the items listed below.

Zharnel Hughes looks to light up Racers Grand Prix

Healthy Treats; Orange Chocolate Gluten-free Scones

La dolce vita: sweet recipes inspired by Italy

Between the lines

Early Spring Flowers and How to Eat Them

Notice of Made Order - Upper Brook Street WINCHESTER (Winchester City Council)

Forget the Twinkies and try a bourbon-fried pound cake

The quintessential New York salad: Waldorf

A side the whole family can agree on

The Cultural Revolution: A People’s History 1962-1976 by Frank Dikötter – review

You will flip out and have a "Mouthgasm" with Mango's "Flipped" cheesecake

Botticelli: Love, Wisdom, Terror

Email these recipes to your kids now for a great Mother’s Day brunch