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HOROSCOPES BY KNOWYOURNUMB3RS By GODDESS KYA

August 18, 2022 — August 24, 2022

Rebirth of a New Nation: Your ancestors are putting out a call with an assignment for those who are ready for the mission. You can feel it within the muscles and structure of your bones. An additional assignment is presented to you to grab the opportunity as it’s up for the taking to quickly claim it. Applied pressure is feeling intense this week as you push the envelope and receive a push forward as other weeks will follow suit. Organizing, decluttering, preparing paperwork, redrafting, rearranging, business meetings, board meetings round-table discussions: stay in preparation. Listen to the messages Vinateria coming through while mentally going with what feeds you and keeps you thriving. Two days prior and after the 18th the pace is picking up. “Our history begins, we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us.” James Naismith

Set aside solitude and privacy in your world and deep dive into the depths of your soul. There is a message for you when you listen closely. A weekly cycle to investigate, research, become a specialist in your craft, and polish up any projects. Focus on things you enjoy that bring happiness to you. Address any semilegal matters and that one-on-one heart-to-heart conversation at this time. Nature, water, fresh fruits, vegetables, meditation, and listening to frequencies that soothe your spirit. August 17th-18th, unanticipated events and surprises present themselves in a minor way. A time for publishing, traveling, teaching, and applying for a  scholarship, grants, and memberships; also, a mentor enters your life either spiritual or physical. Develop new concepts within your projects and social appearance within the community by providing your service, products, and lecturing. An easygoing week where the universe has your back when you apply the footwork. Take caution this week and move a bit slowly and ignore anyone who wants to be confrontational. August 19th-20th, a patience advisory is in effect. An ambitious kind of week of being grounded and practical to  set your agenda into place while you get in position. It’s time for take-off especially this month towards the 27th of the month. Paying attention to the details as being detailed in coordination with the way you dress. Fashion is life to you; it tells a story similar to fine wine. August 21st-23rd, walk with ease and slow the pace down as you walk. A high-yielding kind of week that has you traveling here and  there. Running errands and attending to business and family affairs are highlighted. Keep the conversation brief as you keep your focus on the main subject, no side talk. Review any important documents and terms and conditions before deciding and signing your signature. August 24th evaluate all the details and put the puzzle together. This week gives you the feeling of water and air brushing  against one another. Redirect your steps and follow up on your intuition as the messages reveal something you need to know. It’s the smallest details and information that holds the most weight, value, and wisdom. Take notes like you are in a classroom. Schedule a 15-minute timeout and a 2-day retreat for rejuvenation and clarity. The oddest energy is presently making you uncomfortable so that you change your style a bit or your patterns. August 17th18th, throw a monkey wrench in your agenda and you will find out what you need to know. It’s time for you to swing as high as you can go. Information  has one heck of a speeding ticket on it, and you are not slowing down or wasting any time. This is not “hide and seek,” rather it’s “I see you” and “remember how people made you feel.” A woman of interest is in question be it a mother, aunt, wife, sister, coach, colleague also one that plays a significant role in your life. August 19th- 20th, always remember the building blocks and you’re why of a new journey. Remain calm as information is flowing through your ears. A  week to check your spending habits and get clear about your investments and partnerships. Spiritual pursuit is upon you this cycle, also flashbacks as when you were a child regarding your beliefs. Siblings, neighbors, uncles, and aunts will call upon you for help or a favor. Any outreach within your local communities will have a great outcome, even an offer of some sort August 21st -23rd.

This is an energetic fulfilling obligation and commitment month to accomplish any task or begin a new blueprint of your next creation. Balancing your emotions and boundaries is vital to weed out distractions. Tuning in with your heart and closing the books on things, people, and habits that no longer serve a purpose or feed your soul for transformation. TV, radio, news, or some form of public service is in your forecast. August 24th, apply the necessary footwork and line of communication to get results.

You no longer need the training wheels or driving lessons as you are flying off this cycle. You have all the experiences to just be and operate effortlessly. A great month to start a new project with the tools and resources you have in place. It’s time for people and your immediate community to see you in a different light. You have the divine source among you to deliver messages to the people. August 18th, incorporate the building blocks into your plans and build with no excuses.

Don’t shoot the messenger, they are doing their job and you continue to do yours. You have a bright future ahead of you as you lay the foundation for your establishment. Changes within your circumstance in the home have you running errands here and there and also calling folks. Set time to be reclusive, as messages and directions on how to navigate this cycle are upcoming. Only in silence will you receive more details. August 19th-20th, fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle by observation.

Try something new, unique, and different in your business, personal, and family obligations. It’s time to deliver and bring information to the people or be a help in some way. A bit of pressure is applied to develop your product or service in a different way. A change within your profession, be it a raise, a new direction, or promotion as a soul mission calling is taking place. The caterpillar metamorphosis transformation. August 21st-23rd, organization, planning, and making boss moves with higher-ups.

This cycle can be like a drill sergeant, captain, and lieutenant giving you orders. Perform in a way that makes you happy and the assignment will come organically to you. A conversation with the authority or they are seeking your services for an investigation or research. Listen carefully to the details and assignment which is part of your inheritance. What you do this week will shed light on part of your journey. August 24th, people are given certain assignments to bring out your potential.

Cancer June 22 July 23

Leo July 24 Aug 23

Virgo Aug 24 Sept 23

Libra Sept 24 Oct 23

Scorpio Oct 24 Nov 22

Sagittarius Nov 23 Dec 21

Summer travel safety tips

(Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay)

While everyone looks forward to summer road trips, travel can come with unexpected safety emergencies.

David Nance, founder of SABRE Personal Safety Academy and CEO of SABRE, the No. 1 personal safety brand of consumers and law enforcement worldwide, provides travel protection tips for different scenarios.

Driving

The National Safety Council says traffic death rates are three times greater at night.

“If you can’t avoid night driving, have at least one passenger stay awake to talk to the driver,” says Nance.

You can also make car travel safer with the SABRE Safe Escape 3-In-1 Pepper Gel With Seat Belt Cutter and Window Breaker with Snap Clip. The built-in belt cutter helps free yourself in an emergency, while the steel window breaker could come in handy if vehicle doors are jammed or electric windows fail to operate. Another good choice for driving is the 2-in-1 Flashlight With Pepper Spray, SABRE PepperLight. Ideal for helping navigate auto issues such as changing a tire at night, its ultra-bright flashlight shines up to 540 feet, and its strobe flashlight setting can ward off and disorient potential threats. It also contains 25 bursts of pepper spray for protection against multiple threats. new destination.”

At the same time, you can also use tech to your advantage to store emergency contacts and access safety apps. Using geotracking technology through the free SABRE Personal Safety App, SABRE’s SMART Pepper Spray connects with a smartphone and sends help alerts to assigned emergency contacts. They’ll be immediately notified of your location if the SMART Pepper Spray is deployed or the in-app alert button is pressed. It can also alert first responders with a subscription.

For a smaller pepper spray option that is about the size of a lipstick and can be easily carried for on-the-go safety, try Mighty Discreet. Its twist top prevents accidental discharge and the snap clip provides immediate accessibility.

Going out for the night? Keep an eye on your beverage and don’t accept drinks from strangers. Be sure to watch out for your travel companions too. If they’ve had more than their limit, don’t let them leave alone or with strangers.

At the hotel

Don’t take chances. Lock the doors at your hotel and secure important belongings in the safe. For extra protection, you can take home security on the road with the SABRE Door Stop Alarm, a portable, wireless alarm that doesn’t require installation and can be heard up to 1,000 feet away, alerting neighbors and helping frighten intruders. Its wedge shape blocks inward opening doors.

“Having personal safety products is part of the equation. Knowing how to use them safely is just as important,” says Nance. “You’ll want to create a clear safety plan. If you’ll be carrying pepper spray, consider practicing first. Practice water canisters are available and a good idea for first-time users.”

Products from SABRE are available nationwide at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, Menards, Academy, and Bass Pro Shops, among other national retailers. While it’s legal to carry these safety products in all 50 states, check local laws where you’ll be traveling. For more information and safety tips, visit www.sabrered.com.

With smart safety strategies and tools, you can make summer travel just what it should be—a time to explore, relax and have fun.

(Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay)

Corn fritters: Summer served on a plate

By KELLY TORRES

Special to the AmNews

Delicious homemade food always starts with quality ingredients. One is assured that as long as the sum of the parts make sense, it will not only be edible, but also incredible. The farmers market is a great place to source ingredients for the week ahead. One can easily create homemade weekly dinners with their farmers market haul by mixing and matching a variety of produce, and saving any leftovers to brown bag for work the next day. I find that it makes my daily meals more interesting. For this week, corn is stretched to create a variety of meals. When you’ve had enough of enjoying corn on the cob straight off the grill with a little butter and salt, try something different. Like corn fritters.

I love to save the cobs in a freezersafe zip top bag so that I can use it in the wintertime to fortify soups with some earthy corn flavor. Simply drop corn cobs into a hot pot of soup as it’s cooking, then remove and discard the cobs just before serving. Parmesan rinds work quite well in this same manner, too. As a matter of fact, I like to keep any ends and pieces of my produce so that I can create a delicious stock for soups or stews for the coming months. Even in the summer, I am thinking ahead to fall and winter. If I am chopping an onion, I will keep the moist ends while tossing any papery bits in the trash. If I am chopping a carrot or celery, usually those ends will be saved as well. These little odd ends add up when stored in a ziptop bag in your freezer, generating a great mirepoix for future wintry stocks and broths.

Reining it back to the present, this corn fritter is an excellent snack to eat on its own with a lemony basil yogurt. Anaheim pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion are diced small, then tossed into a bowl with kernels of corn freshly cut off the cob. Summer squash gets grated and fresh dill gets roughly chopped, then added into the bowl with gluten free flour and an egg to help bind the fritter. This mixture is then scooped out, one quarter of a cup at a time, and dropped into a few tablespoons of hot oil and delicately fried until golden brown on both sides. Dollops of lemony basil yogurt are draped across the corn fritters and, just like that, a farmer’s market summer is served onto a plate.

(Kelly Torres photos)

Corn Fritters Recipe

By KELLY TORRES

Special to the AmNews

Yields 4

Ingredients for the corn fritters:

4-6 tbsps extra virgin olive oil 4 ears of corn, husks and silks removed ½ Anaheim pepper, small dice ½ red bell pepper, small dice ¼ red onion, small dice 1 yellow summer squash, grated 1 tbsp fresh dill, rough chop ½ cup gluten free flour 1 egg Salt & pepper, to taste

Ingredients for the lemony basil yogurt:

1 cup greek yogurt Zest of 1 lemon 1-2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions for corn fritters:

In a large bowl, combine the vegetable ingredients for the corn fritters. Add the gluten free flour and the egg and thoroughly mix. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil. Scoop out ¼ cup of the corn fritter mix and drop into the hot oil, lightly pressing it flat. Repeat with the remainder of the mix, making sure the fritters are spread apart in the skillet.

Delicately fry the corn fritters for 4 - 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the golden corn fritters onto a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt to taste.

Assembly:

Onto a serving plate, stack and fan the warm corn fritters diagonally. Top the fritters with generous dollops of the lemony basil yogurt. Garnish with micro-greens (optional). Enjoy!

Ailey, in the heart of the city

(Bill Moore photos)

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater held a free summer dance celebration at Bryant Park, the heart of New York City. The new Artistic Director Francesca Harper welcomed Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine to the performance. The event marked Ailey’s first time performing in Bryant Park.

Black VegFest: Spread Love I

Black VegFest Animal Liberation Panel (Karen Juanita Carrillo photo)

The Black VegFest, the “unapologetically Black Vegan Festival,” took place Aug. 13 in Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. The event featured vendors, free giveaways, panels, and workshops. This year’s 2022 Black VegFest—subtitled “Spread Love I”— marked the event’s fifth year of operations. For more info: www.blackvegfest.org Pictured: The Black VegFest Animal Liberation panelists included: Eloisa Trinidad, Erin Wing, and Naijha Wright-Brown.