The Legend of Lilith

In Jewish folklore, from the 8th–10th century Alphabet of Ben Sira onwards, Lilith becomes Adam’s first wife, who was created at the same time (Rosh Hashanah) and from the same earth as Adam. This contrasts with Eve, who was created from one of Adam’s ribs. The legend was greatly developed during the Middle Ages, in the tradition of Aggadic midrashim, the Zohar, and Jewish mysticism. For example, in the 13th century writings of Rabbi Isaac ben Jacob ha-Cohen, Lilith left Adam after she refused to become subservient to him and then would not return to the Garden of Eden after she coupled with the archangel Samael. The resulting Lilith legend is still commonly used as source material in modern Western culture, literature, occultism, fantasy, and horror. via Wiki

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Journalism Ethics On Covering China

Why journalists should be free speech partisans BoingBoing

Following on the New York Times’s decision to continue its critical coverage of China, despite the Chinese government’s retaliation against it, Dan Gillmor calls on journalists and news organizations to abandon the pretense of “neutrality” and take a partisan stand for free speech in questions of censorship, surveillance, net neutrality, copyright takedown, and other core issues of speech in the 21st century.

More reading: Opinion: A Response To President Xi Jinping New York Times

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Sauna For Sensualists

Canada’s Partisans Design Group brings a curvaceous sensuality and organic beauty to traditional sauna design with this 800-square-foot structure nestled on the shores of Lake Huron. Health and wellness permeate every cedar tile segment, inviting us to sink deeply into the nurturing environment and splendid views. View more images at My Modern Met.

Kickstarter Bee App

A Gorgeous App for Getting To Know the World’s Bees Wired

Filmmaker Callum Cooper and Ana Tiquia are raising money on Kickstarter for 1,000 Bees, a free interactive app that examines 1,000 bee species. The effort hopes to inform and educate us about the world of bees and also discuss their threatened status.

AOC has a long history of writing about the endangered status of our bees, most recently in early November.