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Trans Women Have Raised Odds of Breast Cancer, But Risk Still Small: Study
Transgender women on gender-confirming hormone therapy have increased odds of breast cancer, but the overall risk is low and not as high as it is for the general female population, a new study finds.
Trans women are those who were declared male at birth but identify as female.
Previous research has shown that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women, but it was unclear whether the same was true for trans women receiving hormone treatment.
The new study looked at 2,260 trans women and 1,229 trans men who received gender-affirming hormone therapy at a clinic in the Netherlands between 1972 and 2016.
The researchers found that trans women on hormone therapy had a higher breast cancer risk than the general male population. And transgender men (female sex assigned at birth, male gender identity) were found to have a lower breast cancer risk than the general female population.
Average age at the start of hormone treatment was 31 for trans women and 23 for trans men, and average treatment time was 13 years for trans women and eight years for trans men, according to the report.
Among the trans women, 15 cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed at an average age of 50. On average, those patients had received hormone treatment for 18 years.
That rate was higher than that in the overall male population but lower than the general female population, according to the study published May 14 in the BMJ.
Among the trans men, four cases of invasive breast cancer were identified. The patients' average age was 47, and they had 15 years of hormone treatment, on average. That rate was lower than in the general female population.
The results show that the overall risk of breast cancer in transgender people is low, so current screening guidelines are sufficient for those on hormone therapy, according to the study authors.
The researchers were led by Martin den Heijer, of the department of internal medicine/endocrinology at University Medical Center in Amsterdam.
The researchers pointed out that breast cancer risk among trans women rose after a relatively short period of hormone treatment. "It would be worthwhile for future studies to investigate in more detail the cause of breast cancer in transgender people receiving hormone treatment," the authors concluded in a journal news release.
Because this was an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect. In addition, the researchers noted some limitations of the study, including missing or incomplete data about type of hormone use, family history, genetic mutations, tobacco and alcohol use, and body mass index.
The University of California, San Francisco Transgender Care has more on hormone therapy.
SOURCE: BMJ, news release, May 14, 2019
Hormones: Female
Hormones: Misc.
Therapy &, Procedures: Misc.


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Smith & Wesson's Famous Triple Lock
Bart Skelton - December 02, 2011
In the author's opinion, the Smith & Wesson Triple Lock (also known as the New Century) is the finest double-action revolver of all time.
The Smith & Wesson Triple Lock is one of the finest firearms ever manufactured. Smith built some first rate revolvers prior to conceiving the Triple Lock, but none of them could compare to the quality of the world's first .44 Special revolver.
S&W's No. 3 and Schofield revolvers were widely hailed in the United States and overseas, and had been used by the cavalry for a short time. The .45 Schofield cartridge just couldn't match the ballistics of the .45 Long Colt, therefore the military stuck with the Colt, leaving S&W to cater to the civilian market. Colt revolvers, the Single Action Army in particular, remained a dominant force in the handgun market until shortly after the turn of the 20th century.
Smith's first swing-out cylinder double action revolver was introduced in 1896 and was known as the .32 Hand Ejector, and was chambered in .32 S&W Long. A short time later the .32 was overshadowed by the .38 Military and Police and the .38 S&W Special.
These early Hand Ejector models were extremely popular, but Smith had a desire to build a large-frame revolver. The .44 Hand Ejector First Model—also known as the New Century or Triple Lock—made its first appearance late in 1907.
The new .44 Special was a strong, beautifully designed revolver. The "Triple Lock" handle referred to its inventive, three-way lock up system. It was fitted with a lockup at the cylinder face, one at the end of the ejector rod, and the third was a rock-solid bolt and notch that locked the yoke into the frame at the rear of the heavy ejector-rod shroud that gave the revolver its unique look.
The revolver's cylinder crane is a fine example of craftsmanship that proved to be super strong, allowing the revolver to withstand much more pressure than it was actually designed for. Considering the pressures of the .44 Special cartridge, it was clear that the addition of the yoke-lock wasn't really necessary and served mostly to showcase Smith & Wesson's capability of creating a precision, finely made revolver. The crane lock was the most expensive and difficult to manufacture feature of the revolver. The Triple Lock's frame was very much like that of its predecessor, but much heavier.
Engineers at Smith & Wesson designed the Triple Lock to accommodate the brand new .44 Special cartridge, which they created by lengthening the .44 Russian case—increasing the case capacity from 23 to 26 grains. The added velocity resulting from the extra few grains of powder didn't amount to much at first, but with the later development of more efficient propellants, bullet speeds increased.
Along with the .44 Specials, Smith produced the Triple Lock chambered in .44-40, .45 Colt, .455 Eley and .38-40. A number of guns were manufactured in .455 Mark II that went to the British during World War I. One of the few complaints about the Triple Lock came from British soldiers during the First World War who, in the trenches, found that the crane lock could easily fill with dirt, making the revolver temporarily inoperable.
One of the oddities of the Triple Lock revolver was the fact that S&W didn't begin to heat-treat cylinders until about 1921. Colt had been heat-treating its cylinders since early in the century. Perhaps Smith disliked the idea of the extra cost, particularly when the Triple Lock was already expensive to build.
S&W eventually redesigned the glorious New Century after turning out just over 15,000 of them. The new design became the Second Model Hand Ejector, which was much easier and less expensive to produce. Discontinued was the manufacture of the ejector rod shroud and crane lock, which made the revolver much less likely to foul with dirt.
Several years back I ran into my old friend from Iowa, Lance Olson, the famed wildfowl conservationist and NRA board member. Lance has an impressive collection of Smith & Wesson revolvers, including some fine Triple Locks.
Lance was kind enough to loan me a pair of his coveted Triple Locks since I'd had little or no experience in fooling with them. One was a 6.5-inch blued gun with factory target sights and the other a four-inch model in nickel, both chambered in .44 Special. The nickeled gun had belonged to the late Bill Jordan, and was the revolver he used as an aftosa rider on the Mexican border at the beginning of his law enforcement career.
Both of the guns shot beautifully, and I immediately fell for the fine old design. Unfortunately, Olson didn't forget that I had the guns and drove to New Mexico from Iowa to relive me of them in short order. I knew one thing for certain: I had to have a New Century in my gun safe.
Not long ago I had the good fortune of picking up a fine example of an early Triple Lock revolver. As many good old guns are, the Triple Locks are steadily going up in price, and I was lucky to find such a fine revolver with a reasonable price tag. The revolver is chambered for the .44 Special with a 6.5-inch barrel.
The nickel finish is an outstanding 98 percent, though it was re-nickeled. Most collectors would be disappointed in the fact the gun had been refinished, but this revolver isn't typical. The serial number is in the low 200s, making it one of the very first Triple Locks to leave the factory.
Smith & Wesson factory records indicate that the revolver was returned to them in 1916, and it is widely agreed among a few experts who've examined the gun that it likely left the S&W factory as a blued gun and sent back to be nickeled.
The serial number is accompanied by the customary star stamp, indicating it had been worked on by the factory. The gun now has a few light blemishes but is in overall beautiful condition. The case colors on the trigger and hammer are bright and the markings are strong. The revolver's grips are the standard S&W checkered walnut and the sights are the fixed version with the high front sight blade.
While many collectors might loathe the thought of firing such a fine old piece, I have no hesitation. I've spent a good deal of time at the range and out in the desert with my Triple Lock and don't regret shooting it whatsoever.
It's an absolute pleasure to fire, and highly accurate. I first fired the old girl with Black Hills 210-grain FPL ammunition. Short-range accuracy was outstanding, and plinking out to 75 yards or so was a delight. The relatively light Black Hills 210-grain load is about as hot as I care to push the 103-year-old revolver, but since it's so sturdily built, I'm sure it would take a bit more—but why push it?
The New Century is a big, heavy revolver, but the grip is actually slim and comfortable. I've long preferred a narrow, thin grip on a handgun, and though the frame is large, the grip itself has a perfect feel in my hand.
The weight of the Triple Lock and the relatively light Black Hills load makes for some pleasurable trigger time. While the 210-grain lead bullet might not be much of a game getter, it still makes for a formidable defense round, and in my old Triple Lock is very accurate. At 25 yards, the old gun prints a 2.5-inch group.
The .44 Special was the platform used by Elmer Keith to begin experimenting with his 250-grain bullet at velocities of 1,000 fps and above. Keith claimed that the .44 Special was the "king of sixgun cartridges," and though he used the Colt Single Action revolver for much of his experimentation with the .44 Special, he also fancied the S&W Triple Lock. He later came to prefer the S&W Model 50 in .44 Special, and based on his years of experimentation, was able to talk Smith into introducing the .44 Special Magnum in 1956.
Today the .44 Special seems to be alive and well, and rightly so. Many companies are currently manufacturing revolvers in the fine old caliber, and Smith & Wesson's Thunder Ranch Special, a four-inch N frame in .44 Special, seems to be selling well.
It's best not to forget the original pulpit of the .44 Special cartridge – the New Century revolver. We can only hope such magnificence in gun making will return sometime.
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Home » TV & Movies » Kim Kardashian squashes feud with Taylor Swift & says she 'really likes' pop star's 'catchy' music after Kanye West beef
Kim Kardashian squashes feud with Taylor Swift & says she 'really likes' pop star's 'catchy' music after Kanye West beef
KIM Kardashian squashed her feud with Taylor Swift and gushed that she "really likes" the pop star's "catchy" music.
The 41-year-old praised the singer following her beef with Kanye West.
During her recent appearance on the Honestly With Bari Weiss podcast, Kim insisted she is a fan of the 32-year-old.
When asked to name her favorite song of Taylor's, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum said she couldn't say one but noted she had a lot of the singer-songwriter's hits saved on her phone.
Kim said: "I mean, I really like a lot of her songs.
"They're all super cute and catchy.
"I'd have to look in my phone to get a name."
The mother of four praised Taylor following her ex-husband Kanye's years-long feud with the Bad Blood singer.
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The beef began when Kanye, 44, famously interrupted the musician's acceptance speech at the 2009 Video Music Awards.
Then in 2016, Kanye claimed that Taylor approved lyrics in his track Famous, which included the line, "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that b**ch famous."
However, after Taylor's camp denied she ever gave Kanye the green light, Kim shared her side of the story.
Kim told GQ at the time: "She totally approved that. She wanted to all of a sudden act like she didn't.
"I swear, my husband gets so much s**t for things [when] he really was doing proper protocol and even called to get it approved."
The mom of four even shared a secret recording of Taylor's phone conversation with Kanye, which was allegedly edited to show Taylor appearing to agree to the use of her name on the song.
Kim would later shade Taylor by tweeting out various emojis of a snake, and the duo haven't seemed to makeup since.
STAYING AWAY FROM PETE
More recently, a source exclusively told The Sun that Taylor was kept away from Kim's new man Pete Davidson, 28, during her recent appearance on Saturday Night Live.
The insider claimed: "Taylor Swift was kept away from Pete Davidson backstage at SNL."
However, Pete and Taylor both appeared in a pre-recorded musical sketch together.
KIM MOVES ON
A lot has changed since Kanye crashed Taylor's acceptance speech and the feud heated up in 2016.
Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in February and has been dating Pete since October.
She is said to be head over heels over the famous comic according to Us Weekly, who reveal the star "lights up when she's around Kim. Their chemistry is off the charts and getting stronger each passing day."
The insider also added that Kim is particularly attracted to Pete's sense of humor stating: "No one can remember seeing her smile and laugh so much around a guy.
"He just has this ability to hold Kim's total attention and have her in stitches with his hilariously dry sense of humor. He's so down to earth and humble, which she really digs."
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Home Artworks A View of Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Palace / Vue du Pont de Westminster et du Palais de Lambeth
A View of Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Palace / Vue du Pont de Westminster et du Palais de Lambeth
Robert, Jnr Havell (1793 - 1878)
Robert, Snr Havell (1769 - 1832)
Coloured aquatint
Robert Havell junior was the son of painter, engraver and publisher Robert Havell senior. Together with his father, Robert junior formed the firm of R. Havell & Son. Father and son worked jointly on numerous projects, including their 'Series of Views of the Public Buildings & Bridges in London' (1821-22) and 'Birds of America' (1827-39) for the American ornithologist John James Audubon. However, Robert senior died in 1832, leaving his son to complete the project. In the following few years Havell focused on oil painting. As a result of his friendship with Audubon, he decided to emigrate to America, moving to Tarrytown, New York state, in 1857. Here he became a leading member of the Hudson River school. He died in Tarrytown at the age of 84.
Robert Havell senior, son of artist and publisher Daniel Havell, was born in Reading but moved to London as a child. After Robert launched his career, father and son collaborated on illustrations for Henry Salt's 'Twenty Four Views Taken in St. Helena' (1809–10). However, the partnership was short-lived and Robert later established himself at premises in Fitzrovia. He married Lydia Miller Phillips and had a son, Robert junior. Robert junior and his father formed the firm of R. Havell & Son, working on numerous projects including 'Birds of America' for John James Audubon. The scale of this project led them to employ 50 additional staff and move to larger premises in Oxford Street. Robert senior died a year after the company expansion.
England, River Thames, London, Westminster Bridge, Lambeth Palace, Lambeth, Westminster
rowing boat, topography, townscape/cityscape, river bank, river, bridge (urban), palace, abbey, tower, barge/canal boat, sailboat
aquatint, coloured aquatint
height: 31.1 cm, width: 45.6 cm
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Pesachim 8a
מִפְּנֵי שֶׁאוֹר הַנֵּר יָפֶה לַבְּדִיקָה. וְאַף עַל פִּי שֶׁאֵין רְאָיָה לַדָּבָר — זֵכֶר לַדָּבָר, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: ״שִׁבְעַת יָמִים שְׂאֹר לֹא יִמָּצֵא בְּבָתֵּיכֶם״, וְאוֹמֵר: ״וַיְחַפֵּשׂ בַּגָּדוֹל הֵחֵל״, וְאוֹמֵר: ״בָּעֵת הַהִיא אֲחַפֵּשׂ אֶת יְרוּשָׁלִַים בַּנֵּרוֹת״, וְאוֹמֵר: ״נֵר ה׳ נִשְׁמַת אָדָם חֹפֵשׂ כׇּל חַדְרֵי בָטֶן״. because the light of a lamp is effective for searching. And even though there is no proof for this matter, there is an allusion to this matter, as it is stated: "Seven days leaven shall not be found in your houses" (Exodus 12:19), and it says: "And he searched, starting with the eldest, and ending with the youngest; and the goblet was found in Benjamin's sack…" (Genesis 44:12). And it says: "At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps" (Zephaniah 1:12), and it says: "The spirit of man is the lamp of God, searching all the inward parts" (Proverbs 20:27).
הַאי אוֹר הַחַמָּה הֵיכִי דָמֵי? אִי נֵימָא בְּחָצֵר, הָאָמַר רָבָא: חָצֵר אֵינָהּ צְרִיכָה בְּדִיקָה, מִפְּנֵי שֶׁהָעוֹרְבִין מְצוּיִין שָׁם. אֶלָּא בְּאַכְסַדְרָה, הָאָמַר רָבָא: אַכְסַדְרָה לְאוֹרָהּ נִבְדֶּקֶת! The Gemara asks a question: This light of the sun, by which one may not conduct the search for leaven, what are the circumstances of this case? If we say it is referring to conducting a search in the courtyard, didn't Rava say that a courtyard does not require searching, due to the ravens and other birds that are found there, and will certainly eat any leaven there? Rather, perhaps this ruling is referring to a portico, which is not frequented by ravens. However, this cannot be the correct interpretation either, as didn't Rava say with regard to that case that a portico may be searched by its own light, i.e., one need not use a lamp at all when searching a portico, but one may search it by sunlight?
לָא צְרִיכָא, לַאֲרוּבָּה דִּבְחֶדֶר. וּדְהֵיכָא? אִי לְבַהֲדֵי אֲרוּבָּה — הַיְינוּ אַכְסַדְרָה. אֶלָּא לִצְדָדִין. The Gemara answers: No, this statement with regard to sunlight is necessary with regard to the skylight that is in a room. The Gemara asks: And with regard to the area to which the tanna is referring, where in the room is it located? If he is referring to the place opposite the skylight, the legal status of that area is like that of a portico, as its abundant sunlight is adequate to search for leaven. Rather, the tanna is referring to the sides of the room. In those areas, one cannot rely on the sunlight from the skylight. He must search by the light of the lamp.
וַאֲבוּקָה לָא? וְהָאָמַר רָבָא, מַאי דִּכְתִיב: ״וְנֹגַהּ כָּאוֹר תִּהְיֶה קַרְנַיִם מִיָּדוֹ לוֹ וְשָׁם חֶבְיוֹן עֻזּוֹ״, לְמָה צַדִּיקִים דּוֹמִין בִּפְנֵי שְׁכִינָה — כַּנֵּר בִּפְנֵי הָאֲבוּקָה. וְאָמַר רָבָא: אֲבוּקָה לְהַבְדָּלָה מִצְוָה מִן הַמּוּבְחָר! The Gemara asks: And is the light of a torch not bright enough for searching? But didn't Rava say: What is the meaning of that which is written, "And a brightness appears as the light; He has rays at His side; and there is the hiding of His power" (Habakkuk 3:4), which indicates that God will provide rays of glory for the righteous in the future? The Sages explained this verse by means of a parable: To what are the righteous comparable before the Divine Presence? They are comparable to a lamp in the face of a torch. This statement indicates that the light of a torch is significantly greater than that of a lamp, and consequently a torch should be more effective in the search for leaven. And likewise Rava said: One who uses a torch for the blessing over fire in havdala has performed the mitzva in the optimal manner. Apparently, the light of a torch is greater than that of a lamp.
אָמַר רַב נַחְמָן בַּר יִצְחָק: זֶה — יָכוֹל לְהַכְנִיסוֹ לְחוֹרִין וְלִסְדָקִין, וְזֶה — אֵינוֹ יָכוֹל לְהַכְנִיסוֹ לְחוֹרִין וְלִסְדָקִין. רַב זְבִיד אָמַר: זֶה — אוֹרוֹ לְפָנָיו, וָזֶה — אוֹרוֹ לְאַחֲרָיו. רַב פָּפָּא אֲמַר: הַאי — בְּעִית, וְהַאי — לָא בְּעִית. רָבִינָא אֲמַר: הַאי — מְשִׁךְ נְהוֹרָא, וְהַאי — מִיקַּטַּף אִיקַּטּוֹפֵי. Rav Naḥman bar Yitzḥak said: The baraita does not prohibit the use of a torch due to its failure to provide sufficient light. Rather, it is due to the fact that one can put this lamp into holes and crevices, as it is a small flame, and one cannot put that torch into holes and crevices, as it is a large flame.
Rav Zevid said: This lamp projects its light before it, facilitating the search, and that torch projects its light behind it, on the person conducting the search.
Rav Pappa said: The reason is that when using this torch one fears starting a fire, and when using that lamp he does not fear starting a fire.
Ravina said: This lamp consistently draws light, and the light of that torch fluctuates. Although overall the torch provides greater light than a lamp, it is less effective for use in a search.
כׇּל מָקוֹם שֶׁאֵין מַכְנִיסִין כּוּ׳. ״כׇּל מָקוֹם״ לְאֵתוֹיֵי מַאי? לְאֵתוֹיֵי הָא דְּתָנוּ רַבָּנַן: חוֹרֵי בַּיִת הָעֶלְיוֹנִים וְהַתַּחְתּוֹנִים, וְגַג הַיָּצִיעַ, וְגַג הַמִּגְדָּל, וְרֶפֶת בָּקָר, וְלוּלִין, וּמַתְבֵּן, וְאוֹצְרוֹת יַיִן וְאוֹצְרוֹת שֶׁמֶן — אֵין צְרִיכִין בְּדִיקָה. רַבָּן שִׁמְעוֹן בֶּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר: מִטָּה הַחוֹלֶקֶת בְּתוֹךְ הַבַּיִת וּמַפְסֶקֶת — צְרִיכָה בְּדִיקָה. We learned in the mishna: Any place into which one does not typically take leaven does not require searching. The Gemara asks: What does the inclusive phrase: Any place, come to include? The Gemara answers that it comes to include that which the Sages taught in a baraita: The upper and lower holes in the wall of a house that are difficult to use, as well as a veranda roof, a closet roof, a cowshed, chicken coops, a storehouse for straw, a wine cellar, and a storeroom for oil; all these do not require that a search be conducted. Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel says: A bed that divides the area inside a house and space separates the bottom of the bed from the floor requires a search, as there might be leaven beneath it.
וּרְמִינְהוּ: חוֹר שֶׁבֵּין אָדָם לַחֲבֵירוֹ — זֶה בּוֹדֵק עַד מָקוֹם שֶׁיָּדוֹ מַגַּעַת, וְזֶה בּוֹדֵק עַד מָקוֹם שֶׁיָּדוֹ מַגַּעַת, וְהַשְּׁאָר מְבַטְּלוֹ בְּלִבּוֹ. רַבָּן שִׁמְעוֹן בֶּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר: מִטָּה הַחוֹלֶקֶת בְּתוֹךְ הַבַּיִת, וְעֵצִים וַאֲבָנִים סְדוּרִים תַּחְתֶּיהָ, וּמַפְסֶקֶת — אֵינָהּ צְרִיכָה בְּדִיקָה. The Gemara raises a contradiction between this baraita and another: With regard to a hole in a wall that is between a house belonging to one person and a house belonging to another, this neighbor searches to the point that his hand reaches, and that neighbor searches to the point that his hand reaches. And as for leaven found in the rest of the hole, each one renders it null and void in his heart. Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel says: A bed that divides the area inside a house, with wood and stones placed under it, and space separates the bottom of the bed from the wood and stones beneath it, does not require searching.
קַשְׁיָא מִטָּה אַמִּטָּה, קַשְׁיָא חוֹרִין אַחוֹרִין! This is difficult due to a contradiction between the ruling with regard to a bed in the first baraita, where Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel says that it requires a search, and the ruling with regard to a bed in the second baraita, where he rules that no search is required. Furthermore, it is similarly difficult due to a contradiction between the ruling with regard to holes in the first baraita, that a search is not required, and the ruling with regard to holes in the second baraita, that a search is required.
חוֹרִין אַחוֹרִין לָא קַשְׁיָא: הָא — בְּעִילָּאֵי וּבְתַתָּאֵי, וְהָא — בְּמִיצְעֵי. מִטָּה אַמִּטָּה לָא קַשְׁיָא: הָא — דְּמִידַּלְּיָא, הָא — דְּמִיתַּתַּאי. The Gemara answers: The apparent contradiction between the first ruling with regard to holes and the second ruling with regard to holes is not difficult. This baraita, which rules that one need not search them, is referring to upper and lower holes, which are difficult to use. And that baraita, which rules that one is required to search them, is referring to intermediate holes, whose use is convenient. The apparent contradiction between the first ruling with regard to a bed and the second ruling with regard to a bed is similarly not difficult. This baraita, which rules that one is required to search them, is referring to a bed that is raised off the floor, and that ruling, that one need not search them, is referring to a bed that is low and the space beneath it cannot be used, and presumably, there is no leaven there.
וְאוֹצְרוֹת יַיִן אֵין צָרִיךְ בְּדִיקָה?! וְהָתַנְיָא: אוֹצְרוֹת יַיִן — צָרִיךְ בְּדִיקָה, אוֹצְרוֹת שֶׁמֶן — אֵין צָרִיךְ בְּדִיקָה! הָכָא בְּמַאי עָסְקִינַן — בְּמִסְתַּפֵּק. אִי הָכִי, שֶׁמֶן נָמֵי! With regard to this baraita, the Gemara asks: And do wine storages not require searching? But wasn't it taught in a baraita: Wine storages require searching; oil storages do not require searching. The Gemara answers: With what are we dealing here? It is a case where one supplies wine from the storage during the meal. The Gemara raises a difficulty: If so, then in the case of oil storages, if one supplies oil from the storage during the meal, he should be obligated to search there as well.
שֶׁמֶן — יֵשׁ קֶבַע לַאֲכִילָה. יַיִן — אֵין קֶבַע לִשְׁתִיָּה. The Gemara answers: With regard to oil, there is a fixed quantity used for eating a meal. A person knows how much oil he will require before the meal begins, and he will therefore supply himself with any oil that he will need before the meal, and no leaven will enter the storage. However, with regard to wine, there is no fixed quantity used for drinking, as one does not know how much wine he will drink during the meal. Consequently, it is possible that he will descend to his wine cellar with bread in his hand to replenish his supply of wine.
תָּנֵי רַבִּי חִיָּיא: עָשׂוּ אוֹצְרוֹת שֵׁכָר בְּבָבֶל כְּאוֹצְרוֹת יַיִן בְּאֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל, בְּמִסְתַּפֵּק. Rabbi Ḥiyya teaches: The Sages rendered the legal status of the beer storages in Babylonia like that of wine storages in Eretz Yisrael, with regard to one who supplies wine from the storage during the meal. Any storage from which one replenishes his supply during the meal requires searching for leaven.
אָמַר רַב חִסְדָּא: בֵּי דָגִים אֵין צָרִיךְ בְּדִיקָה. וְהָתַנְיָא צְרִיכִין בְּדִיקָה! לָא קַשְׁיָא: הָא — בְּרַבְרְבֵי, הָא — בְּזוּטְרֵי. Rav Ḥisda said: A fish storage does not require searching. The Gemara raises a difficulty: But wasn't it taught in a baraita that a fish storage requires searching? The Gemara answers: This is not difficult; this lenient ruling is referring to large fish, and that stringent ruling deals with small fish. Since one does not know exactly how many small fish he will require for the meal, he might need to replenish his supply during his meal.
אָמַר רַבָּה בַּר רַב הוּנָא: בֵּי מִילְחֵי וּבֵי קִירֵי צָרִיךְ בְּדִיקָה. אָמַר רַב פָּפָּא: בֵּי צִיבֵי וּבֵי תַמְרֵי צָרִיךְ בְּדִיקָה. Rabba bar Rav Huna said: A salt storage and a storage for candles require searching for leaven, as one might have entered those storages during a meal. Rav Pappa likewise said: A wood storage and a storage for dates require searching for the same reason.
תָּנָא: אֵין מְחַיְּיבִין אוֹתוֹ לְהַכְנִיס יָדוֹ לְחוֹרִין וְלִסְדָקִין לִבְדּוֹק — מִפְּנֵי הַסַּכָּנָה. מַאי סַכָּנָה? אִי נֵימָא מִפְּנֵי סַכָּנַת עַקְרָב — כִּי מִשְׁתַּמַּשׁ, הֵיכִי אִישְׁתַּמַּשׁ? לָא צְרִיכָא, דִּנְפַל. It was taught in the Tosefta: The Sages do not require one to place his hand into holes and crevices to search for leaven, due to the danger involved. The Gemara asks: Due to what danger? If we say it is due to the danger of a scorpion that might be in this hole, when he made use of the hole in the first place, how did he make use of it if there were scorpions there? If the hole is never used, there is no need to search it in any case. The Gemara answers: No, it is necessary to search this hole in a case where leaven fell into it unintentionally.
אִי נְפַל, לְמָה לִי בְּדִיקָה? וְהָתְנַן: חָמֵץ שֶׁנָּפְלָה עָלָיו מַפּוֹלֶת — הֲרֵי הוּא כִּמְבוֹעָר! הָתָם שֶׁאֵין הַכֶּלֶב יָכוֹל לְחַפֵּשׂ אַחֲרָיו, הָכָא כְּשֶׁהַכֶּלֶב יָכוֹל לְחַפֵּשׂ אַחֲרָיו. The Gemara asks: If the tanna is referring to a case where leaven fell into the hole, again, why do I need to conduct a search? But didn't we learn in a mishna with regard to leaven upon which a rockslide fell, it is considered removed from the owner's possession? Here too, any leaven that fell into the hole should be considered removed. The Gemara answers: There, where the tanna said it is as though it were removed, he is referring to a case where the rockslide buries the leaven so that even a dog cannot search for it. Here, it is referring a hole that is not so deep, and therefore a dog can search for it and extract the leaven from the hole.
וְהָא אָמַר רַבִּי אֶלְעָזָר: שְׁלוּחֵי מִצְוָה אֵינָן נִיזּוֹקִין? אָמַר רַב אָשֵׁי: שֶׁמָּא תֹּאבַד לוֹ מַחַט, וְאָתֵי לְעַיּוֹנֵי בָּתְרַהּ. The Gemara questions the halakha in the Tosefta from a different angle. Why is there any concern about danger in this case? But didn't Rabbi Elazar say: Those on the path to perform a mitzva are not susceptible to harm throughout the process of performing the mitzva? Rav Ashi said: Here we are concerned lest he will also have lost a needle in the same place, and he will look for it while he is searching for the leaven. Since he is not merely searching for leaven, the merit of the mitzva will not protect him.
וּכְהַאי גַּוְונָא לָאו מִצְוָה הוּא?! וְהָתַנְיָא: הָאוֹמֵר ״סֶלַע זוֹ לִצְדָקָה בִּשְׁבִיל שֶׁיִּחְיֶה בְּנִי״ אוֹ ״שֶׁאֶהְיֶה בֶּן הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא״ — The Gemara asks: And in a case like that, where there is personal interest intermingled with the performance of a mitzva, is it not nevertheless considered a mitzva? But wasn't it taught in a baraita that one who says: I am contributing this sela to charity so that my son will live, or if he says: I am performing the mitzva so that I will be one destined for the World-to-Come,


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Banyana add Norway to their FIFA Women's World Cup preparations
South Africa's national women's football team, Banyana Banyana, have added a final friendly to their pre-World Cup schedule, and will face Norway on 2 June in France.
Banyana will be participating in their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup come June, and have lined up some staunch competition in preparation, including defending champions USA on 12 May in California.
The task will be made slightly easier in that Ballon d'Or holder Ada Hegerberg will not be in Norway's line-up, having withdrawn her name from contention in 2017 in protest against the way the women's game is run in Norway.
Coach Desiree Ellis said of facing the 12th-ranked Norwegians for the first time: "We could not have asked for better preparations looking at our programme - and now to add Norway to the mix is just great.
"They are a great team, and their record speak volumes - world champs in 1995, UEFA winners in 1987 and 1983 as well as Olympic gold in 2000 - shows they are no pushovers and will give us the final test before we enter the biggest stage of our careers, so this has really come at a very good time.
"This is exactly what we needed. The clash against Norway is the final fixture before we kickoff our first match of the competition, so everything has to go according to plan.
"We don't want a situation where say we are lacking here or there, and there is no time to work on those - with this encounter we will be able to see just how far we are and where we need to fix, just in time for the World Cup."
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import datetime
from south.db import db
from south.v2 import SchemaMigration
from django.db import models

class Migration(SchemaMigration):

    def forwards(self, orm):

        # Changing field 'Page.mod_date'
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The National Arts Festival, producers of the Cape Town Fringe Festival, have announced a one-week extension on production proposals from artists wishing to take part this year. The second edition is once again being staged in the Mother City from 24 September– 4 October 2015.
"The original deadline of 4 May has been extended to close of business on Thursday 14 May," explained Artistic Director Ismail Mahomed, giving artists a full week and an extra weekend to "sharpen their pencils, refine their ideas and put together powerful, creative proposals."
The programming brief and application form is available at www.capetownfringe.co.za
"The extension came about by request from a number of artists who said they needed more time as a result of the recent spate of public holidays and short working weeks. In the interests of getting the best possible selection of productions to choose from we are happy to accede to the request," Mahomed said.
A large number of proposals have already been received, according to organisers, predominantly from theatre and dance practitioners. "As we discussed at the recent engagement forum with artists in Cape Town, we are assembling a broad team of people to review the proposals and make some recommendations to us. It is going to be an exciting process to develop the 2015 programme," he concluded.
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How COVID-19 is affecting Midvale
Apr 27, 2020 01:46PM ● By Erin Dixon
Midvale City Council meetings are held remotely under the stay-at-home directive, with everyone tuning in from their home or office. (Erin Dixon/City Journals)
By Erin Dixon | [email protected]
As jobless claims rise around the country, and as many businesses have been forced to close, Midvale City has been hit financially just as everyone else.
Finance Director Kyle Maurer informed the Midvale City Council that the budget was going to be tighter than previously hoped. The city relies on three sources of income: property tax, sales tax and fees.
"We are expecting an 8% drop in sales tax," Maurer said.
With so much financial uncertainty, the council is looking for ways to cut costs.
City Manager Kane Loader wants employee layoffs to be the last resort.
"We had to do layoffs I believe in 2010. We've learned a lot from that, that's something we don't want to do. That's the last resort in my mind," he said.
"This is a dire situation for a lot of cities," Loader said. "We have been blessed that we have a very diverse sales tax base. We've got a sales tax base in almost every area. Our building supply places in Midvale have been doing very well. Our food supply stores are doing very well."
However, cuts still need to be made. Other avenues the city might take are closing positions that are not yet filled, reducing operating budgets for each department, and delaying projects.
Councilmember Paul Glover said, "There's a lot of things we really need to discuss… If we're cutting all of our departments, probably the Arts Council and some of those others are going to have somewhat of a cutback."
Even with revenues decreasing, Unified Police Department is asking for an increase of contributions from each of the cities it services. They are asking for an additional $500,000 this coming fiscal year (July 2020-June 2021), 6% more than last year. UPD also raised their costs last year in an attempt to keep up with the market demands for police officers.
"You always have the option to go to truth in taxation and say, 'OK, we've got to cover this cost for UPD and it's going to cost each resident about $60 a month to cover this. Are you willing to do that or do you want us to do something else?'" Loader said.
"Something else" could be Midvale operating their own police force instead of contracting with UPD.
City Councilmembers were divided over the possibility of a tax increase.
Glover stated he wasn't sure the city would be able to cover costs and increased pay to UPD during the next year without a tax increase since the city is losing money much at the same time.
But, "with the way it is, we can't raise taxes. UPD needs to make cuts too for this time that we're going through," he said.
Councilmember Bryant Brown also expressed frustration at the increase from UPD.
"We really need to open up a much bigger discussion with the city," he said. "I have a huge problem with the notion that we're going on back to back years on fund balance."
"If we don't handle this now, I don't know if we're ever going to without a massive, massive increase."
UPD asked for an increase in 2019, which inspired a lot of conversation in May and June of that year. (see link for more information about the increase from UPD last year here.)
Maurer said at the end of the discussion that, "We're still expecting about a $1 million decrease in revenue. We recommend to the City Council that we go through truth in taxation."
Budget discussions will continue through May and June before a final decision is made before July 1. If there will be a truth in taxation meeting, that will occur in August.
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Star Trek Day Announcements
Star Trek Day is here, and with it, we got new trailers and info.
A Message from Alex Kutman
Alex is the man at the helm. He is leading the way for the Star Trek universe on Paramount+. Alex says his goal is for each show to have its own identity yet feel connected. He also wants to continue Gene Roddenberry's mission of "sharing stories that reflect our time" through the more palatable science fiction genre.
Star Trek: Prodigy Trailer
A new look at Prodigy shows an action-packed story. A rag-tag group of friends uses a prototype starship to explore the universe and escape their past. You can start watching Prodigy on October 28th.
Star Trek: Strange New World Cast Reveal
Not only is Pike, Spock, and Una returning from Discovery Season 2, but we have some familiar characters joining the series. The legendary Nyota Uhura returns from The Original Series. Uhura is being played by Celia Rose Gooding. Also coming back is Nurse Chapel, now played by Jess Bush. Both Chapel and Una were played by Majel Barrett, wife of Gene Roddenberry, in the past. The last classic crewman is Dr. M'Benga, now played by Babs Olusanmokun. He's even wearing a new version of the Starfleet medical scrubs. We have a slew of new characters joining the Enterprise, and will break them down as the series approaches.
Star Trek Remastered Films
The classic Star Trek films are getting massive upgrades. Star Trek: The Motion Picture is the first to be restored. It will be a Paramount+ Exclusive.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Mid-Season Trailer
Lower Decks is not slowing down! Crewmen in peril, Mariner working with her mom, and the Borg. We have a lot to look forward to in the second half of Season 2.
Picard Trailer
The new Picard trailer lays out the plot of season 2. Jean Luc is being tested by Q once again. Q has changed our past to make Starfleet a totalitarian regime. Our team will need to go back in time and fix the timeline.
Discovery Season 4 Release Date
Discover is right around the corner. When it premieres on November 18th, it will be the first time in over 20 years two Star Trek series will be airing at the same time. We will be reviewing every episode on Geek Freaks!
If you're a Trekkie like us, check out Trek Freaks. Every Friday hosts Kevin and Jon break down another episode of Star Trek. Revisit a classic franchise with new friends!
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Climate breakdown response 'like Dad's Army'
Emily Beament
| 10th July 2019
Advisory Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says government must show it was serious about tackling climate breakdown.
The whole thing is really run by the government like a Dad's Army.
The government has a "ramshackle, Dad's Army" approach to making sure England can cope with the impacts of rising temperatures, its own climate advisers warn.
And UK action to slash the greenhouse gas emissions driving climate breakdown is lagging far behind what is needed, even before the Government set a tougher new target to cut pollution to zero overall by 2050.
In its annual progress report to Parliament, the advisory Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said the government had to show it was serious about tackling the problem in the next 12 to 18 months.
And it warned that action to prepare homes, businesses and the countryside in England for a hotter world is "less ambitious" than it was a decade ago.
The committee assessed 33 areas where the risks of climate change needed to be addressed, from flood resilience of properties to impacts on farmland and supply chains, and found there was no good progress in any of them.
The UK is not prepared for 2C of warming, the level at which countries have pledged to curb temperature rises, let alone a 4C rise which is possible if greenhouse gases are not cut globally, the committee warned.
Committee chairman Lord Deben said: "The whole thing is really run by the government like a Dad's Army.
"We can't go on with this ramshackle system, which puts huge pressure on individuals, who are reacting well but the system is not fit for purpose, and doesn't begin to face the issues."
More action is needed to prevent overheating in homes, hospitals and schools as the risk of heatwaves rises, to tackle flash flooding from heavy downpours, cut water consumption and protect soils and wildlife habitats in England.
There has also been little progress on many areas for cutting emissions, and the gap between what is being done and what needs to be done to meet existing targets to curb climate change is growing, the committee warned.
A new UK-wide legal target to cut emissions to "net zero" by 2050, which replaces the existing goal of an 80% reduction, has recently been passed by Parliament.
The Government is also set to host UN climate talks in late 2020, and will be "embarrassed" on the international stage if it has not pushed forward with a raft of policies by then, the committee's chief executive Chris Stark warned.
He said that when they looked at the plans for dealing with climate change, there was a "tale of two governments".
There was "one government prepared to make the big and bold step to set the net zero target in 2050, and that's a very welcome step".
But there was "another government that has not yet increased the policy ambitions to match, and hasn't got a plan for what the science tells us is coming in terms of the changing climate. This is a 'get real' moment for them."
The government must back its net-zero emissions target with a coherent package of measures, including moving the sales ban on conventional cars forward, improving energy efficiency of homes, and planting trees.
Policies need to be business-friendly, as companies will deliver the net zero target, and ordinary people will need to be engaged with what is happening because many of the changes will affect lifestyles, the committee said.
And Baroness Brown of Cambridge, chairwoman of the CCC's adaptation Committee, said "Citizens, homes, workplaces and critical infrastructure must be prepared for a future with unavoidable climate impacts.
"The effects of climate change are already being felt in the UK."
A government spokeswoman said: "As the CCC recognises, we are the first major economy to legislate for net zero emissions, have cleaned up our power sector, cut emissions faster than any G7 country while growing the economy, championed adaptation and set a strong example for other countries to follow.
"We know there is more to do and legislating for net zero will help to drive further action.
"We'll set out plans in the coming months to tackle emissions from aviation, heat, energy, agriculture and transport as well further measures to protect the environment from extreme weather including flood protection and nature restoration."
Emily Beament is the Press Association environment correspondent.
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Windows Media files are the special type of digital audio files which are compressed by Windows Media Video and Audio codecs available. These are special file types and can be played in Windows Media Player in computers. They are not supported by ordinary Mp3 players as such. Hence you have to convert the Media files into Mp3 format to play them in Mp3 players. In this article, you can find the best method to convert Windows Media files into Mp3 universal format. There are a lot of video converter software programs available nowadays for free which can convert Media to Mp3 files easily and quickly. You can also get the best programs for free over the internet.
Windows Media is the most popular music formats available nowadays which supports high quality video and audio codecs. Mostly these formats can not be played as such in Mp3 players in your home. Hence you need to convert them into Mp3 format files in order to access them in your players too. You can do several things with the help of Mp3. Some of them are adjusting the pitch, adding the instruments and also the notes in the songs can be changed or added as your wish.
There are many freeware available for converting windows media into mp3. The most popular program software is WIDI Recognition Professional System and there are also many other programs available. Once the installation is complete, run the program by making a double click on the WIDI icon available on the desktop. There is an option like "Transcribe Pre recorded Windows Media", click it and add Windows Media files which you like to convert. You can do this by opening the browse and you can browse for the files and then select them.
Once you select them, the software will analyze them for Windows Media format and it will take some time to finish. After analyzing the files, it will ask you for the confirmation to convert them into mp3 files. Once you confirm, it will start the process of converting them into mp3 formats automatically. Thus the Mp3 conversion is complete and you can now save the new files into some other location in your system.
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Drooping of the breast is the main cause of aging although there are other factors. This seems when the women cross 30. Although it doesn't effect on health, but many of the women are concern about it because chiefly the physical appearance. Well, there may find many creams and treatments to lift up your breast but they work less than they claimed too. You may also find further health problem using these medicinal terms. So, we recommend using home remedies. These are the proven home remedies to Lift Breasts methods without any side effects.
The Causes of Drooping Breasts?
Before focusing on the methods lets know the primary reasons behind the drooping of the breast.
Breast Feeding: Breastfeeding is good but it makes women more prone to this condition.
Vigorous exercise: vigorously for a prolonged duration of exercise has the strong possibility for development this condition.
Obesity: Excess body weight also tends to this condition.
Go through these natural tips they will totally help you to lift your breast naturally.
The olive oil is a powerful antioxidant and helps to collagen of the skin whereas rosemary oil is also a top remedy which helps the skin to relief dead cells and helps in blood circulation.
Once you start using the remedy, no need to wait so long to get your desired result. Try it and gain the result.
Mix the olive and rosemary oil and heat it till Luke warm. Put the mixture on the breast and massage for 20 minutes. Leave for 30 minutes and wash with cool water. Follow the process for 4-5 times a week. You will find the result within a month.
Take Fenugreek seeds and soak them in water for an hour. After an hour grind the seeds and whisk them in yogurt. Spread the mixture of Fenugreek Seeds and Yogurt over the breast and leave for 1 hour. Then Rinse it with cool water. Repeat it for 3 times a week the result will be in front of you.
Almond Oil is the key elements that help to lift the breast. Massage with this oil also helps to enhance blood circulation in the body.
Apply the oil to the breast and massage it for 10 minutes. After that leave for 15 minutes and Wash its cool water. Repeat the task for 30 days you will get the result.
Mix Egg Yolk, Yogurt, and Vitamin E Oil make a thin layer of mixture on the breast and leave for an hour without disturbing. Wash with a cool water. Try it for 3-4 times a week you will not be disappointed by the result.
Try these home remedies to Lift Breasts, they are proven by the experts and they will never make you disappointed. As soon as you try them it would be better for you. Don't forget to drop your words about these tips, how they helped you?


Update: You can check out the remainder of the Royal Ascot fashions - from Days 4 & 5 - here at the Vault!
Aaaaaaand we're back to Britain's annual hat festival, with royal goodies from Days 2 and 3 (which is Gold Cup Day, or traditionally Ladies' Day, and often the moment many reserve for their best hats).
...it looks like that's actually what she did? Huh? I am entirely too confused about this to fully appreciate her beautiful fishtail braid spin on hat hair. Or to appreciate how great the dress itself is on her. Or to appreciate how great it is to see Amanda Wakeley back on the royal scene. Huh.
I keep waiting for the new Countess of Snowdon to bring it like I know she can. I'll keep waiting. In the meantime, of the multiple royal ladies trying out that ubiquitous royal palette of cream and white on Days 2 and 3 (like Zara Tindall), I'm giving my blue ribbon to the Countess of Wessex.
Not entirely sure why the need to customize here, but she kept the best part. Use those chevrons to your favor, yes indeed.
There's all those pale colors and then there's Princess Anne and her tablecloth jacket followed by a rich green with a certain eau de Robin Hood, plus Princess Alexandra in a riot of prints with a hat to match (she's the one on the receiving end of Anne's smile in the top pic, with her back to us). A breath of fresh air, I declare!
I'm so enjoying the mother-daughter act happening in the Dubai contingent. First we had matching pattern + white outfits on Day 1; now we have the sharing of a universal rule for Ascot success: a solid color dress is the perfect canvas for your froofy hat. Princess Eugenie co-signs this strategy.
Carrying the torch from our first set of Ascot awards to our second, Sophie knows what's up. Such fabulousness resides in this Jane Taylor chapeau, I shall not even spend much time questioning its accompanying Emilia Wickstead dress.
Not even gonna question it. Nope. Such restraint.
Who wins your awards on Days 2 and 3?
The hat fest continues today and Saturday!


What have you been up to since your departure from the New York Times' Critical Shopper column?
I'm still technically a contributor for the New York Times, but now I write features. For example, I just wrote an article about Chaz Bono for Sunday Styles. I've been traveling a lot, doing fashion research for the book I'm writing and I've been working on articles for other magazines like ELLE. I'm also currently working on a piece for the Atlantic. And, I still write my political article, the C-Word, for a bunch of weekly papers in Connecticut.
Can we expect to read more on retail from you in the future?
It's an interesting conundrum. I am not exactly a writer that advertisers are dying to see in print ; I'm too honest and therefore unpredictable. If I really like a place I'm writing about, it's golden: they get a nice bump in revenue, everyone's happy. If don't like a place, though, it can be painful for the business and, by extension, for the paper running their ads. Anyone who runs my articles has to be willing to not please people all the time, and to risk losing advertising sometimes. That's a hard thing to commit to. If you're a critical voice, you have to be critical sometimes. Truth can be expensive.
Have you been having withdrawl from "shopping"?
I enjoyed that gig more than anything else I've ever done for a living, but I was starting to chafe against the structure a little bit. It was really great for my development as a writer for a long time, but by the second time I got the axe, I was beginning to feel a little cramped by certain aspects of it. I've been wanting to write more about culture and less about cardigans.
How is your new book coming along, "Fear and Clothing"? Can you tell us a bit about the title and what to expect from the book?
Well, the title is obviously a reference to Hunter S. Thompson, whose work – even later in his career, when he was barely functional – I always loved. My whole title is "Fear and Clothing: Unbuckling America's Fashion Destiny." Hunter was always going into unusual situations and trying to understand and experience them fully and subjectively. He would look at the situation as a means of trying to see something much larger and more intangible, for instance, 'the American Dream.' I've always tried to emulate that gestalt, New Journalism style. It's not a good technique if you need to churn out something predictable, and if you don't have the space to fall on your fanny occasionally. I hate to displease or overwork an editor I love. It's lucky to find one who believes in you, so I try hard to be consistent. But you need freedom to experiment. You need a really long leash if you want to get to that fast, purple, rhythmic, adjective-laden, strange-new-insight-based writing that only comes when you're really psyched about something and free to express it.
You've written several other books, but never on fashion before. What was the inspiration for this book?
Writing about fashion for the Times, I really began to see that fashion is a language. It's a vocabulary of references. The return of a particular shoulder pad suggests certain moods have returned to provoke certain irritations between the sexes. They can be indicative of how women are being regarded sexually, and/or in the workforce. Certain shapes and lines historically suggest certain things are happening to the economy. Higher hemlines can suggest there is more violence happening in other parts of the world. Fashion is like a crystal ball that picks up on everything and you can read a ton of personal, psychological, societal, political information through it, if you have some idea of what you're looking at, and what these shapes indicate. Every wardrobe is a little autobiography. I think it's fascinating.
You've written extensively on politics and fashion, how would you compare and contrast the people in both industries.
It is funny to talk about politics as an industry, but today it is an industry. Obviously, fashion people are flighty creative butterflies, driven by aesthetics and trying to concoct new forms of beauty. I have always thought that the mad King Ludwig of Bavaria is a good representation of that type of unleashed design mind: exhausting all his resources to build loopy white castles filled with shiny walls and lakes full of swan boats, to the point where he neglected all his serious duties. He was living in his own fantasy bubble and fashion can be a totally absorbing world in that way.


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There are few things you need for a day of relaxing on the beach – a bathing suit, a sarong, sunscreen, a towel, and something to carry it all in. At FairWinds Sarongs, we have beach bags and totes that will hold all your day at the beach necessities! Before you head out with just any beach bag, check out some of our stylish beach tote bag designs.
We offer very artistic and cute beach bags by noted designers such as Paul Brent, Anne Ormsby, Guy Harvey, Kate McRostie, Farida Zaman and Sandy Clough. An oversized tote with flamingos and vibrant colors, created by artist Farida Zaman, is one of the many designer beach bags you'll find at FairWinds Sarongs.
You have the choice of various styles and sizes such as scoops, totes (large, medium, oversized), shoulder totes, and hobo.


Students enrolled at any Maricopa Community College. Students who have participated in the SPOT 127 program. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student is full time enrolled in 12 credit hours or more (remedial classes do not count towards the total of 12 credit hours or more). Student resides in Tempe, AZ Student agrees to continued participation in the SPOT 127 program. Scholarship is eligible for renewal if student maintains participation in SPOT 127 program, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrollment n 12 credit hours or more at a Maricopa Community College.
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Do you need help finishing your longarm quilting designs projects?
I have been providing Longarm Quilting design Services for about 10 years now and have wonderful clients who send/bring projects from as far away as Toronto ON, Winnipeg, MB, Hawaii and Palm Desert CA, although the majority of my clients are in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast.
have also completed numerous projects for quilters who have either gotten bogged down, or have left unfinished projects for their children.
What do you need to bring for machine longarm quilting?
I believe each longarm quilting service has different requirements.
bring your quilt top plus the backing and batting.
Also bring the binding fabric if you wish me to put that on.
Both the backing and batting must be approximately 4-6" wider and 4-6" longer than your top.
If necessary, I can provide both backing and batting.
Hobbs Heirloom 80 cotton/20 poly.
I can provide a range of cotton quilting threads as well as numerous variegated threads.
This is just a fraction of my stash, there's a whole bunch more in the storage area!!
My favorite method of quilting is freehand, but I will do straight lines where warranted.
I do not do pantographs, which means row after row of the same pattern.
Prices for quilting vary and are based on the amount of time required. You can contact me for a price for your individual project.
Sampler quilts take more time and are priced accordingly.
The reason they take more time is that each block is different and the quilting must be determined for each block individually.
Stippling (small meander) and in the ditch also take more time.
I will give you a price range when you bring the quilt in.
Turnaround time at present is about 2 months.
If you have a project which needs to be done quicker, phone or email me and I will tell you if it is possible at that point to squeeze it in between my other clients.
Needless to say, I can't do this too often or it would put me way behind schedule.
I also do machine basting for the hand quilters.
I baste in horizontal lines only, but as it is machine stitched, it is held firmly enough that it does not need further stabilization.


Lawmakers give green light to his arest.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the request by Ukraine's Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko to give its consent to criminal prosecution, detention and arrest of MP Oleksandr Onyschenko of the People's Will parliamentary group.
The parliament on Tuesday voted separately on three positions: for criminal prosecution of Onyschenko - 275 votes, for his detention – 265, and for his arrest – 263.
Onyschenko was absent from the parliamentary session hall.
On June 16, prosecutors filed a submission to the Verkhovna Rada requesting to lift Onyshchenko of parliamentary immunity.


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Crime Watch Daily Preview
Crime Watch Daily is a brand new series debuting today all across America. We've got the scoop on what you need to know about what's being called a "game-changer" when it comes to daytime syndicated television.
Series Synopsis
A new one-hour program covering the most compelling aspects of the world of crime, mystery and intrigue, Crime Watch Daily is the very first crime show to air in daytime syndication.
From unsolved murders to must-see mysteries, undercover investigations and shocking crimes caught on video, the series will uncover the stories happening in small towns around America and turn them into national headlines.
The key ingredients of "Mystery, Crime and Drama" will drive every episode. Crime Watch Daily's network of affiliate stations will serve as an "extended newsroom," sharing resources and using local reporters to cover the stories in local markets all over the country.
Acclaimed Australian crime journalist and reporter Matt Doran will serve as host, joined by a formidable team of correspondents: Emmy® Award—winning reporters Michelle Sigona and Andrea Isom, as well as New York Times bestselling author Jason Mattera. The series, created by Extra's Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey, will feature real-life investigations and deliver crime stories alive with mystery, intrigue and sheer human drama.
At last month's Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour, TV Goodness chatted with Duran and Isom, two of the show's on camera forces who are looking to provide a voice and some answers for those affected by crimes.
For both journalists, being a part of Crime Watch Daily is what you call a dream job. It's the perfect transition for Doran whose previous gig was as host for the Australian criminal investigation series, Wanted.Â
Matt Doran:Â What I loved about working on [Wanted]Â is that we actually were able to help bring solace to families who have been looking for some sort of answer to various crimes for many, many years. It was the police that did the bulk of the work — I'm not trying to say we did much of it — but we did play a role because there were crucial nuggets of information that came through our tip line that actually were pivotal in helping solve a number of these cases, really serious crimes. And I have no doubt that it's gonna be the same with Crime Watch Daily. We're already starting to see some inroads in some things that we've unearthed on particular crimes — some of them really big here — that police didn't know about. As a journalist, for me, that's the absolute ultimate. Because if you can play some role in helping to solve some of these crimes then there's nothing bigger than that as a crime journalist and it just makes me feel amazing.
Isom was a local news reporter in Detroit when she got the call.
Andrea Isom:Â When you think you want something more but you're not sure what it is…that you want to tell longer stories; you want to be a stronger voice for victims; but to try to figure out, where can I do that? And you get a call from one of the executive producers of Crime Watch Daily and they tell you they've been watching your work for a while and would you be interested in an opportunity like this? I was so humbled and still am. It still seems unreal that exactly what I wanted as a journalist — to tell longer stories and to be with our victims longer, to be their voice and to have more time to get them justice — is exactly what I was looking for and here it is.
While Doran's the host, he won't always be stuck in the studio. He'll be involved in the field scoring big interviews, talking to victims and trying to get people to answer for their alleged crimes.
Being in the field means he's been on the go ever since he moved to America.Â
Matt: I feel like I haven't stopped since I got here. I've been like a pinball coast to coast across America since I arrived trying to do as many of these stories as possible. In series, when filming, it'll be a lot more difficult but I will still be doing some of the big stories. Because my background is as a journalist and that was the big thing for me coming across to do this show I didn't want to just be a talking head and lose my background and that's what the executive producers have allowed me to do is to maintain my journalist's background and, in fact, that was the main thing that I think drew them to me from across the world was the fact that a lot of the big investigations that I've done, that's what I love doing and now we've got a platform to do it across America.
It's the perfect platform for Isom. She'll be able to rely on a couple of her best qualities in her pursuit for justice and resolution: her passion for providing a voice to victims and her fearlessness when it comes to getting to the heart of a story.
Andrea: What they like about me is I'll just go knock on doors, ask tough questions, stick mics in people's faces, I'm not afraid to do it. Because I feel like I'm going to ask those questions that people wish they could ask. And I'm gonna hopefully get some answers. The fact that I really, really like telling stories from the victims' perspectives…because a lot of times those people are forgotten it's just the facts and the nuts and bolts that get this major attention and sometimes, in the end, you only hear a soundbite from the mom. But that needs to be in the forward. Those are the people who are suffering.
The series will tackle high profile crimes, yes. But from what Isom explains, no crime is too small.
Andrea:Â When you think of crime a lot of people think of murder and they think of carjackings and robberies. There are a lot of other things that people are victims of and they feel like nobody's out there working for them. Nobody cares about these victimless crimes. That's not so. It may seem like something that's so small but you know what? Your hard-earned money is your hard-earned money. And nobody should take advantage of that.
Crime Watch Daily also features a serious interactive element.
Matt:Â This, to me, is one of the most exciting parts. We've got an entire separate news division who's working on our website. So it's going to be 24/7 live…it will be the hub for crime in America, our website. Also we will have social media. America's Most Wanted existed in an age that predated this unparalleled social media connectivity. So if you then say we're going to start a national crime show, one-hour daily, across America, of course it's gotta work first. People have got to watch. I accept that. But if it does we've then got a new platform to be the new headquarters for crime. We're gonna have a tip line, we're gonna have a huge social media presence so, hopefully, as a result of that and the coverage of a national show, we can draw in information that people didn't know was out there and maybe some of that will help solve some crimes.
The social media aspect is only one of the reasons Doran feels this show is a game-changer.
Matt:Â I think by game-changing for me, I talk about it being a different genre which sounds weird. People say, what do you mean it's a different genre? It's still gonna be crime but what this is…I feel like when you watch it, it'll feel like nothing you've watched before. That's how it was for me as a host. When I watched the stories — I mean this is amazing. To me anyway, in my personal opinion, is that [we're] unmissable television because we've pulled the very best bits from the very best crime shows that have ever been out there. And that sounds frenetic but it comes together. People will recognize elements of 60 Minutes and Dateline and 20/20 but it's much more modern and it's very fast-paced and you don't have to invest a full hour to get the twist at the end of the story.
Look for Crime Watch Daily to also go after Uber drivers. The crime series airs all across America starting today — check your local listings for times.
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Assist in providing oversight to sustaining engineering teams with respect to implant and instrument design work. Assist in segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through continuous improvement initiatives. Support Regulatory submissions and inquiries.
•Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software. • Demonstrate technical protocol and report writing skills. •Work on cross-functional design teams to address design and manufacturing changes and maintain existing designs. •Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs. •Support FDA and world wide submissions through design rationales and compliance to industry standards with an international team. •Research legacy testing and design controls for evidence required. •Perform tolerance analysis •Draft technical memos •Self starter that is capable of understanding engineering drawings, test reports and design control documents. •Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline. Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred. •2+ years of product design experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry. • Experienced in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopedic implants or other regulated industry. •Experienced in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry. •Experienced with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer. Expertise with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application, or expertise in other scientific or engineering discipline. •Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate engineering principals to all levels within the organization through oral and written means.


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Christoph Caesar (selten auch Cäsar; * 24. April 1540 in Preußisch Eylau; † 16. August 1604 in Halle an der Saale) war ein deutscher Pädagoge und Dichter.

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Caesar wurde als Sohn des Bürgermeisters von Eylau geboren. Er durchlief die Schule seiner Heimatstadt und immatrikulierte sich 1558 an der Universität Wittenberg. Dort studierte er insbesondere bei Philipp Melanchton und erlangte die Magisterwürde. Anschließend kehrte er 1561 nach Eylau zurück und bekam dort das Rektorat der Schule übertragen. Nach drei Jahren legte er sein Amt wieder nieder. Als Hofmeister von Sprösslingen der Familie von Creutz kam er 1564 an die Universität Leipzig. In dieser Zeit begann er Vorlesungen an der Leipziger Universität zu halten.

Caesar wurde 1572 vom Rat der Stadt Halle zum Konrektor des 1565 gegründeten Lutherischen Gymnasium ernannt. 1583 wurde er dessen Rektor und war 1600 an der Ausarbeitung der Schulordnung maßgeblich beteiligt. Daneben betätigte er sich als lateinischer Dichter. Er gilt als einer der Begründer der Halleschen Schulkömdie.

Der Übersetzer Joachim Caesar war sein Sohn.

Werke (Auswahl)
 Institutiones grammaticae latinae, Halle an der Saale 1592.
 Elegia in effigiem, Wittenberg 1594.
 Salagastiana, poemata diversis temporum occasionibus scripta, Gerber, Halle an der Saale 1598.
 Elegia de cruce, Halle an der Saale 1598.
 In Solennitatem Nuptiarum Secundarum Reverenda dignitate, excellente doctrina, Hynitsch, Halle an der Saale 1602.

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 Johann Christoph von Dreyhaupt: Pagvs Neletici Et Nvdzici, Oder Ausführliche diplomatisch-historische Beschreibung des zum ehemaligen Primat und Ertz-Stifft, nunmehr aber durch den westphälischen Friedens-Schluß secularisirten Hertzogthum Magdeburg gehörigen Saal-Creyses, 2. Band, Schneider, Halle an der Saale 1750, S. 599.

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Pädagoge (17. Jahrhundert)
Pädagoge (18. Jahrhundert)
Hochschullehrer (Universität Leipzig)
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Geboren 1540
Gestorben 1604
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Located lagoon side across from Chefs de France.
None at this stand but you can head to the back of the pavillion for a great little pastry shop.
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I wanted to try the vodka but it was even too ridiculous for ME! Crazy expensive, pink, and literally labeled "for her."
The grey goose orange slush tastes just like a dreamsicle! SO good! I could drink my weight in them.
Ang - totally agree with you!
I tried the nuvo and it was pretty amazing. It's Disney, you are meant to splurge! It was perfect for me because I love vodka and champange and this was the best of both worlds.
For fifteen bucks it'd better be good, right?! Thanks for the input!
I have bought the Nuvo vodka at a local liquor store for wayyyyyy less than it costs at that Epcot booth. Its good but its not OMG-you-have-to-try-this.
The Nuvo sparkling vodka is NOT worth it. You can get a bottle of it for about $8 at a liquor store, and even then, I was not impressed by it. There's not enough vodka in the whole thing to warrant the reputation it's garnered.
Vera - Thank you! And they want $14 for ONE glass! Yikes!
I did not have the Nuvo in the park but bought it at home. I honestly have nothing good to say about it -- it tastes terrible! (A bit like sweat :/ ) Just stick to the slushes; they're delish!


Cardi B has canceled a handful of summer tour dates. She took to Instagram to announce that her set at Broccoli City Festival this weekend in Washington, D.C. will be her last until the fall. She joked that she can "barely breathe now" because of her far-along pregnancy. On Thursday morning, she added that she'll keep recording features and new music during her time off recording.
Cardi will be back on the road in September to support Bruno Mars' 24K Magic tour. The rapper will be missing dates in Texas, Florida, Norway, and Ireland. She'll also miss her performance at New York City's Panorama Festival in July.
Cardi recently made her Coachella debut, performing tracks from her excellent debut album Invasion of Privacy. She was also named one of TIME's 100 most influential people alongside Rihanna and Kesha.


Going for regular life-saving treatment is a grueling reality for many families with sick children. It often involves long car journeys and overnight stays that take their toll on everyone involved.
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By using Act! as a central source of detailed information, the Wings4Kidz team can provide a personalized experience for every sick child, and their family, who flies with them.


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Bank Loan ETFs Continue to Thrive
By Todd Shriberon December 4, 2013
Despite calls, many unfounded, for their demise, bank loan funds continue to thrive. Through the end of October, year-to-date inflows to these products were over $54.3 billlion.
Regarding exchange traded funds, there are four bank loan ETFs. Led by the PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio (NYSEArca: BKLN), the quartet have combined 2013 inflows of over $5.4 billion. That is an arguably impressive total when considering that as these ETFs have risen in popularity, the chorus of critics singing warning signs has grown louder.
Year-to-date, BKLN is the top asset-gatherer among PowerShares ETFs and that is saying because PowerShares is the fourth-largest U.S. ETF issuer with an expansive lineup of funds.
The allure of bank loans and the ETFs that hold them includes high yields and low sensitivity to interest rate changes. For example, BKLN has a 30-day SEC of almost 4.1%. The actively managed First Trust Senior Loan Fund (NasdaqGS: FTSL), which debuted in May and already has $121.1 million in assets, has a 30-day SEC yield of 3.24%. [More Competition in Hot Bank Loan Sector]
Still, some market observers have questioned the liquidity of the bank loan market. Others have warned that the trading rate risk for higher credit risk is not worth it because bank loans would be vulnerable in the event of a U.S. recession.
"Yes, bank-loan funds are marked with more-than-average credit risk, because they invest in below-investment-grade corporate loans. They're comparable in credit quality to junk-bond funds, and some advisers contend that they're even riskier. But that's debatable," writes John Gerard Lewis for MarketWatch.
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10 takeaways from Undlin, Coombs & Ryan
Tim Twentyman
Defensive coordinator Cory Undlin, special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs and quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan spoke to the media Tuesday following the dismissal of head coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn over the weekend, and the naming of offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell as interim head coach.
Here are 10 takeaways from those media sessions:
1. What changes can we expect on defense? Nothing big schematically, at least this week in Chicago. Undlin said it's hard to make any drastic changes in three days. How it might look different in five weeks is something Undlin said we'll have to wait and see.
2. Coombs expects to be more involved in some of the big picture stuff moving forward with Bevell having more on his plate now. The coaches are continuing to talk through all that stuff and any added roles. It's still a work in progress.
3. How can Ryan help Bevell the most in this transition?
"I think the biggest thing I do to aid him is make sure his message is clearly delivered to the quarterback room," Ryan said. "I think once you do that for him as the head coach and OC, then you're helping him out."
4. One other way Ryan expects to help Bevell is to be more involved in the game plan. Ryan said Bevell's been good all year about getting the input of his offensive assistants when game planning, but the expectation is for him to lean on them even more now.
5. Undlin said it's been a tough three days for him personally, as Patricia was one of his closest friends on and off the football field. He also said everyone in this business knows that if they don't produce enough wins, this is what can potentially happen.
"I think you can probably imagine if one of your buddies called you and asked you to come over and help and then you came over and helped and it didn't work, not a good situation to be in," Undlin said.
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6. Coombs was asked about the uncertainty moving forward in terms of the coaching staff after these last five games. Coombs said he always tries to "be where my feet are," and that's probably the best approach any Lions coach can have right now.
7. All the assistant coaches will try and step up and take on a little bit more to help try and reduce Bevell's workload leading up to Sunday. On top of helping more with game planning, Ryan said he also expects to help more in planning practices and scripts for the week.
8. Ryan was asked about the Broncos situation from last week when Denver went into the game with no rostered quarterbacks because of some cracks that came up in Denver's COVID-19 protocols. Ryan said the Lions have been very proactive right from the beginning in their protocols in terms of mask mandates, social distancing and contact tracing, and because of that they haven't had any conversations about quarantining a quarterback or doing anything different than they have all year.
9. Coombs was very appreciative of Patricia giving him his first chance to be a coordinator. Coombs said he has a notebook of things he's gleaned from every head coach he's served under - a list of ideas, things he likes, and things he'd do different - as he hopes to one day get an opportunity to be a head coach. The next five weeks gives him exposure to another way of doing things.
"It's really just an opportunity to gain a new perspective on the head coach's chair and I'm looking forward to working with Bev and seeing what kind of ideas he has," Coombs said.
10. There's a little uncertainty with who will play quarterback for Chicago Sunday. Undlin said they'll prepare for both Mitchell Trubisky, who beat Detroit Week 1, and Nick Foles, who's also started for Chicago this year.