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Early mornings in the Magic Kingdom can be amazing, and Magic Kingdom breakfast can be too! There are so many options to grab on your way to that first ride of the day, as well as several good choices for a table service breakfast. You can start you day with a frappucino, a pastry, or even with a signature dining experience complete with princesses!
But how to choose the best breakfast at Magic Kingdom for your family? How do you know whether to choose a grab-and-go breakfast, or shell out a little extra money and time for the ultimate breakfast experience? You come along with us of course! We've tried all the breakfasts, and we've compiled a list of the 8 best places to grab breakfast in the Magic Kingdom – and we even included a bonus!
Best Quick Service Breakfast at Magic Kingdom
If your trips to Disney World involve staying on the go and you love to cram in as many things as possible into your day at the Magic Kingdom, then these breakfast choices are for you! Most of these are handheld and can be eaten on the way to that first FastPass. They're great choices to start a busy day in an iconic park!
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow is located at the entrance to Liberty Square directly to the left of Cinderella's Castle. This is one of the best places to grab a quick breakfast at Magic Kingdom not only because of how good everything tastes, but also because of the options. This is truly one of the best places for breakfast at Disney World!
You can start your day with a giant Mickey waffle (even one with whipped cream and strawberries!), an egg and cheese waffle sandwich, and their iconic fresh fruit waffle sandwich with hazelnut spread.
There's an assortment of juices, teas, and coffee here too, including some Joffrey's flavored iced coffees. One of the best parts about eating at Sleepy Hollow is that if you decide to sit and eat, they have a cute little area that faces the castle. This is a great place to watch the fireworks later in the day too! To find out even more about the snacks at Sleepy Hollow as well as the other best snacks at Disney, check out our article here.
Main Street Bakery
Main Street Bakery is located right on Main Street USA as you may have guessed, and this is the Magic Kingdom's Starbucks location. No day at the Magic Kingdom is complete without some Starbucks, and this is a great place to grab a quick Magic Kingdom breakfast.
Not only do they serve all the Starbucks goodness we all know and love, but they often have seasonal cinnamon rolls, muffins, and a mix of Disney and Starbucks pastries.
This is a good option if you are on the Disney dining plan too, since you can get the biggest, fanciest, most expensive drink you can think of it and it's just a snack credit! You can use your Starbucks app here as well to pay, but you can't redeem your stars at this location, unfortunately.
Gaston's Tavern
Gaston's Tavern is located in the back of Fantasyland, near Be Our Guest restaurant and right behind the Gaston statue. This is another great choice for a grab-and-go Magic Kingdom breakfast. It's a cute little "manly" tavern that resembles the one Gaston and LeFou sing at in the movie, and yes, it's decorated with antlers.
They offer some solid options like a ham and cheese sandwich, a chocolate croissant, and the giant cinnamon roll they are known for. You can use your snack credits here as well if you are on the dining plan. Grab a breakfast here and then head to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!
Cheshire Café
While technically Cheshire Café isn't a restaurant, it does offer one great thing: the Cheshire Cat Tail. This little booth is located to at the entrance of Fantasyland right in front of the Mad Tea Party ride, and is the only place to get this iconic little snack.
It's a chocolate croissant decorated with pink and purple stripes of icing to look like the Cheshire Cat himself. They also offer many juices, teas, and coffee here, so grab a cat tail to share and take a ride on the teacups!
Table Service Magic Kingdom Breakfast Options
If you are looking for a more relaxed start to your day, a table service Magic Kingdom breakfast may be a better fit for your family. You can take your time, enjoy some better food options, and maybe even start your day with a few characters! Having a calm sit down breakfast could be the right start to a busy day at the Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella's Royal Table
Cinderella's Royal Table is one of the most popular restaurants not just in Magic Kingdom, but in Disney World. It's located inside of Cinderella's Castle, so who wouldn't want to eat in there? Here you will dine in luxury on American style fare like steak and eggs, French toast, and even a traditional breakfast platter.
The table receives a complimentary dish of pastries as well. The food here isn't what everyone looks forward to though, it's the princesses! While dining, Snow White, Ariel, Aurora, and – of course! – Cinderella stop by your table. Meeting them and having breakfast in the castle may be the ultimate start to your Magic Kingdom day.
This is a pricier option for Magic Kingdom breakfast since it's considered a signature restaurant as well as having the character dining, but the experience may be worth it! Little ones are encouraged to dress in their royal best, as well as there are PhotoPass photographers stationed here to get pictures of your family with Cinderella.
Due to the popularity of this restaurant, you MUST book a reservation, and definitely shoot for booking 180 days out – this place fills up fast. And to find out a little bit more about this character meal and others, check out our list of character breakfast options here.
The Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is a character dining experience on Main Street USA, located to the left of Casey's Corner. Here you'll meet Winne the Pooh and all his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. This is a buffet style meal that offers breakfast classics like omelets, pastries, fruit, and pancakes and waffles.
This is a great choice for breakfast at Magic Kingdom because the meet-and-greets here are fantastic, and the buffet does offer a little something for everyone – especially picky eaters and little ones! This could also be a great choice for a character meal for your family because it tends to be less expensive than many other character meals, and you won't have to spend as much to have a great experience!
Be Our Guest
Be Our Guest is located in the back of Fantasyland inside the Beast's castle. The theming inside this restaurant is EPIC, and you can even eat in the secretive West Wing if you choose to! It's absolutely beautiful here and really captures the Beast's castle we know from the movies.
Normally this is a table service credit meal, but during breakfast and lunch this swaps over to a quick service meal. You can order ahead or order once you arrive, and then your food is brought to you, as well as a plate of French pastries for the table. Drinks are self-serve here, as well as once your food arrives there isn't any more service. The croque madame sandwich here is the star of breakfast!
If you've wanted to eat here, breakfast can be a great choice because it is less expensive than the other two meals they offer, as well as it only takes up a quick service credit if you're on the dining plan. The experience here can't be missed and it's another great option for your Magic Kingdom breakfast.
Note, this is a HARD reservation to get! Either try to book 180 days out from your trip or keep checking to see if a reservation has opened up.
The Plaza Restaurant
The Plaza Restaurant is located on Main Street USA right next to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. This is probably the most relaxed and casual you're going to get for a sit-down Magic Kingdom breakfast. You won't find any characters or crowds here, and you most likely won't have to get a reservation to snag a table here.
The food here is pretty standard when it comes to options like biscuits and gravy and an all-American breakfast platter, but they do offer a fancy lobster-fried green tomato eggs benedict! This is a great choice for a chill table service meal before you start a busy day at Magic Kingdom!
When talking about Magic Kingdom breakfast, we couldn't leave out the ultimate morning adventure: Early Morning Magic in Fantasyland. This is a hard ticket event that costs $89 for adults and $79 for children in addition to your park admission.
This special event takes place on select mornings, and grants access for a limited number of people to visit Fantasyland before the park opens. Seven attractions are open, as well as they offer an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café. The breakfast consists of classics like eggs, bacon, fruit, pastries, and bacon; and it's available from 8am until 10am.
This can be a great option for those looking to splurge a little and avoid the crowds. If you can't get FastPasses for the rides in Fantasyland on your Magic Kingdom day and you know your family can get their money's worth from breakfast, this could be the ultimate Magic Kingdom breakfast experience for you and your family. To find out all the details, check out our article on early morning magic.
Since there are so many great ways to start your day at the Magic Kingdom, we know a great meal can't be missed. You can choose a quick breakfast on the go or something more filling, and we hope this article helped you decide which of those is the right fit for you and your family. You have so many great options, so go out there and get an amazing meal before you start your day. You know what they say: Magic Kingdom breakfast is the most important meal of the day!


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Speed Cleaning Tips and Tricks for when you have guests arriving in 30 minutes and your house is a disaster.
We've all been there. You suddenly find out that your friends want to stop by or someone needs to drop something off to you and you don't want to see the house the way it is. Trust me, I can totally relate. You should see my living room right now. It looks like a tornado just came through.
Here are 10 tips to speed clean your home when you have about 30 minutes to get your house in order.
- Use a bin or basket to quickly gather items that need to be put away.
- Quickly wipe down your bathroom using a dish wand filled with your favorite cleaning solution. I've started keeping under the sink in every bathroom so I can wipe down countertops and toilets quickly.
- Deal with paper and mail as it comes in. Don't let it pile up. A Family Command Center helps with this.
- Pretend you just cleaned your linens by spraying them with linen spray. And, don't forget to make your bed. It makes the room look so much better.
- Put a sock on your hand to quickly dust surfaces.
- Then grab a lint roller to clean your sofa and lamp shades. It's also the perfect way to clean the inside of your car.
- Use an extension cord with your vacuum. We all know how annoying it is to have to keep unplugging the vacuum and plugging it in when you go from room to room. Well, not anymore!
- Grab your Bona Hardwood Floor Mop, their Microfiber Deep Clean Pad, and Bona PowerPlus®Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaner to clean your hardwood floor quickly. Their products are AWESOME. This is such a quick way to clean your hardwood floors. Just spray and mop! We especially love the Bona PowerPlus cleaner because of our dog. I feel like I'm always mopping up his paw prints.
- Put out fresh hand towels and kitchen towels. This always makes such a big difference and can be done in minutes.
- And finally, listen to music. This isn't really a cleaning tip but it makes cleaning more fun.
Remember my friends, this isn't a guide to deep cleaning your entire house. This is a quick guide for when you find out your friends are stopping or you want to quickly clean before a party. There is no point in deep cleaning before a party because you're just going to have to clean afterwards.
What are some of your favorite tips for cleaning quickly?
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1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
3 cups hot water
2 large eggplants (about 1 ½ pounds each)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 large onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1 small (1-inch) cinnamon stick
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and soaked overnight and drained
1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Combine dried mushrooms and hot water in a bowl. Stir well and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with a paper towel and set the liquid aside. Finely chop the mushrooms. Meanwhile, peel eggplants, if desired, and cut in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides liberally with 2 tablespoons oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and the chopped mushrooms; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the reserved mushroom-soaking liquid and chickpeas. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the eggplant. Cover and cook until the chickpeas are very tender, about 4 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir in tomatoes and parsley. Serves: 8.


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Instructing children on math and reading is not an easy task, but teaching them morals is an altogether different playing field. One of the most difficult elements involved in teaching morals is that no single right answer exists. Morals will vary based on culture and personal preferences, so it is wiser for the parents to take on this task instead of educators. Teaching a child to exercise his own moral reasoning may prove invaluable to his development.
Cheating on a Test
John, who is in the fourth grade, has been doing poorly on his spelling tests. His parents have threatened to pull him out of the soccer team if he doesn't improve. John knows that the girl who sits beside him always gets 100 percent on her tests, and he is considering peeking at her paper during the next test so that he can continue to play soccer. Help your child view all perspectives, such as the school's cheating policy, that this is unfair to the girl who studied, and how John might be hurting himself in the process of cheating.
"Betraying" a Friend to Help Her
Janet is a sophomore in high school, and she is concerned that her friend Beth has anorexia. She has watched Beth lose a lot of weight over the past year, skipping lunches and sometimes taking pills between classes. Janet is worried that Beth may end up in the hospital, but her parents seem to be in denial that there is a problem. Should Janet reach out to an adult at school and risk making her friend angry with her? Help your child to brainstorm on what she believes a true friend would do in this situation.
Sticking Up for Others
Nicky, a fifth-grade student, was really touched by a lesson her teacher gave on how the words we use affect our perceptions of the world. She now realizes how wrong it is to use words like "gay" and "retarded" in a derogatory manner because it is cruel to gay people and individuals with disabilities. She feels uncomfortable every time her friends use these words, but she is afraid of speaking out against them. Should she say something? Ask your child what she thinks the right thing to do would be.
Lying to Get an Undeserved Reward
Kyle's parents told him that if he were able to maintain a good GPA and stay out of drugs throughout high school, they would buy him a car as a graduation present. Although he has managed to keep his grades up, Kyle has been smoking pot every day before school since his junior year. Now that his parents are about to buy him a car, he is starting to feel guilty. Should he tell his parents the truth or let them buy the car? Brainstorm with your child about the different options Kyle has and what he might do in the situation.
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This peaceful little coastal village is only 7.5 km from the World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
The waterway separating Poona from Fraser Island is known as the great Sandy Strait and hugely popular with boating and fishing enthusiasts.
POONA today presents itself as a quiet, picturesque coastal village entered by a tree lined 7 km drive from Cooloola Coast Rd.. a delightful beachside caravan park, with several self-contained, air-conditioned holiday units and a small shop.. Large community hall with hot food and licensed bar on Friday nights.
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Media outlets pushing for more products directed towards the African American community.
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Several African American media outlets are partnering together to highlight the power of the black consumer and the strength of black media. Bet Networks partners with; HuffPost Black Voices, Black Enterprise, Burrell Communications, Cable Advertising Bureau, Essence Communications, Globalhue, Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, KJLH Radio, Johnson Publishing Company, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, Nielsen, North Star Group, National Newspaper Publishers Association, One Solution, Radio One, TV One, Interactive One, Reach Media, Steve Harvey Radio, TheGrio, The Root, The Africa Channel, Uniworld Group, Vibe Media and Walton Isaacson.
The Consortium is launching a revolutionary #INTHEBLACK campaign to encourage increased investments in the black consumer marketplace as well as helping major companies reach the black audience more effectively.
"We are excited to partner with some of the nation's most influential media and marketing groups to highlight the growing economic opportunity of the Black marketplace. As a collective, we are better positioned to demonstrate the value of targeting the black consumer audience and partnering with leading brands to help them succeed," said Debra Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for BET Networks.
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Idle Hands announced 'Don't Waste Your Time II' EP
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Portland goth-tinged metal outfit, Idle Hands have announced the release of the Don't Waste Your Time II EP. Expanding on the band's 2017 EP release Don't Waste Your Time, this new EP features two new songs – It Doesn't Really Matter & Puppy Love – both released today and written at the same time as the original collection, listen to both tracks here. The band will release them on limited edition 7″ vinyl – US and ROW pre-orders available here (limited to 150), European pre-orders available here (limited to 150). Watch both videos for It Doesn't Really Matter and Puppy Love by clicking here
Speaking on the band's new release, frontman and guitarist, Gabriel Franco says
These songs were written in late 2017 in Portland, OR. The same time as the rest of the music that would end up on the "Don't Waste Your Time" EP. Drum tracking was completed in early 2018, we were all ready to record.. …and then they sat around for 2 years. We had some free time this year and were finally able to re-approach these songs. The core arrangement structures are the same as they were written in 2017, with original drum tracks and musicians (Gabe, Sebastian, Colin) on the recordings. We even managed to track at Falcon Studios again with our old friend and D.W.Y.T. engineer, producer, mixer Gabe Johnston for an as near uniform approach to this as we had for the original EP. The end result was Don't Waste Your Time II – an expansion of the first release. Songs you should have heard 2 years ago"
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Estate planning accomplishes more than just saving taxes. Even if you do not have a sizeable portfolio, an estate plan is needed to express your wishes and manage your affairs. If you have children, and estate plan is necessary to make sure that your preference of a guardian is expressed and that any inheritance they may have, however large or small, will be properly administered in the child's best interest.
Additionally, your estate planning documents will serve to express your wishes when you cannot. If you become incapacitated, your power of attorney will enable your designated agent to manage your affairs while you are unable, without having to first obtain a court order. Even if you do not have a large estate, executing a will ensures that your estate will be administered by individuals chosen and trusted by you and that your assets will go to your desired beneficiaries, not those required by statute.
Yes. The Internet is simply a new means for providing goods and services. While there may be some distinct issues created by that new media, it is important to address the basics. You are forming a deal for buying or selling a good or service, and there should be clear terms and conditions governing that deal.
What kind of terms and conditions should be included, and where should they go?
To address the second question first, this depends on whether you are physically providing a product or service beyond the computer screen, and whether you are entering a contract that requires your customer's signature. If the entire transaction occurs over the Internet then you have to assure that there is a clear and readily accessible statement governing purchase and use. If a physical product is being purchased by an end user whom you may never see, then you will also need a written set of terms and conditions included with the physical product and/or in your manuals. If the agreement involves direct negotiations and a signed written contract, then that contract should address terms and conditions, but you may very well want or need terms and conditions on your web site as well.
As to the terms and conditions themselves, you should be considering the same issues involved in any transaction, for example: a clear description of what you are providing; a clear and legally precise statement of what warranties, if any, that you are providing, and maybe more importantly, what warranties you are not providing; limitations on your potential liability; and indemnification terms. In the borderless cyberworld, you should also be setting forth, to the extent possible, which law will govern any disputes, and specifically where those disputes will be heard if an action arises. Also, since we are in the cyberworld, you need to consider and include language protecting you against liability for such phenomena as hackers, viruses, trojan horses and password misuse. The bottom line is that potential risks must be identified and addressed before any problem arises, so that you can be sure you are doing the most you can to protect your business.


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United States of America (People)- Ellen DeGeneres Was Told Coming Out on TV Could 'Destroy' Her Show: Ellen DeGeneres' groundbreaking decision to star as the first openly gay character on primetime television wasn't easy to make. The talk show host opens up to TIME Firsts about having her character on the ABC hit sitcom Ellen announce that she was gay in 1997, shortly after DeGeneres appeared on Time with the cover line, "Yep, I'm Gay". "I was warned by my publicist at the time — everybody said, 'We could destroy this whole show.' But, you know, it's my life," she says.
"Leading up to coming out, I wasn't trying to be political," adds DeGeneres, 59. "I wasn't trying to be an activist. When I did, it just made sense that the character would come out, and it was the greatest thing that happened because it sent me on a different trajectory, and here I am now and there's no secrets. I'm not ashamed of anything."
The Finding Dory star experienced her share of bullying, however. She recalls performing stand-up comedy following two acts that were "very homophobic and slamming women in every kind of way."
"No one knew that I was gay necessarily, it was just a very angry, testosterone-filled crowd by the time I got on stage," she says. "The entire front row of guys got up and turned their chairs around and face the audience. It was a night that I never thought that I'd do comedy again. I don't know where those guys are now, but they didn't get the Medal of Freedom," the comedian quips.
DeGeneres received the honor from President Barack Obama last year, tearing up as he placed the medal around her neck. "That the president of the United States would be talking about me being brave …" she says "You have this one moment in time to be fully who you are. That's what I decided to do, and I got rewarded for it."
In April, DeGeneres celebrated the 20th anniversary of her sitcom's iconic coming-out episode on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Fighting back tears, she said, "It was the hardest thing that I ever had to do in my life, and I would not change one moment of it because it led me to be exactly where I am today, standing in front of all of you."


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Over the past decade, there has been a growing debate over the risks associated with inferior vena cava filters, commonly known as IVC filters. These filters are implanted in patients who suffer from blood clot complications to reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism, blood clots and deep vein thrombosis. However, studies have shown that extended retention of IVC filters in the body may increase the risk of blood clot as well as injury to organs.
What is an IVC filter?
Inferior vena cava is the main vein that carries blood to the heart from the lower body. An IVC filter is a spider-like wire inserted into the inferior vena cava in patients whose risk of pulmonary embolism (blockage in one of the lung arteries) is high.
The IVC filter is meant to prevent blood clots from entering the lungs, heart, kidneys and brain by trapping and letting the clots breakdown in the bloodstream over time. The filters are often recommended for patients who cannot take anticoagulant medication like Xarelto.
It is recommended that an IVC filter remain in the patients for no more than 12 weeks. The longer the filter stays in the patient the more difficult it is to remove, and the greater the injury risk.
IVC complications
There have been reports of the IVC blood clot filter breaking apart or getting dislodged. The device, or its fragments, can then travel through blood, making their way through a vein wall to puncture internal organs.
Blood clots have also been reported to occur at the spot where the device was lodged, the same clotting the filter is meant to stop. Here are the frequently reported injuries experienced when the IVC filter, or its parts, reach organs:
- Heart rhythm problems
- Chest pain
- Hypotension
- Neck pain
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
- Hemorrhage and internal bleeding
- Pulmonary embolism
- Death
Some background information: High perforation, low retrieval rates
Recent medical studies showed that IVC filters perforated the interior vena cava as adjacent organs in 46% of patients. During a three-year period, only 1.3% of temporary IVC filters were retrieved. Two Cook Medical filters had significantly high perforation rate – Celect at 54% and Gunther Tulip at 46%. Further studies revealed that all IVC filters exhibited some degree of perforation within 71 days of use.
Further study revealed significantly higher in-hospital mortality rates for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients who had IVC filter implants. Further, up to 26% of those patients received IVC filters without proper direction form their doctors.
The staggering number of IVC filter side effects reported since 2005 prompted the FDA to issue a warning on the device's long term risks in 2010. In 2014, the FDA updated the warning stating IVC filter removal within 29 to 54 days after implantation. However, this warning came too late for some patients.
So, why are IVC filter lawsuits being filed?
IVC filter claims are stating that device manufacturers failed to warn the public, and physicians, of the increased risk of the filter dislodging, or breaking, and its fragments traveling through blood, potentially damaging other organs.
Lawyers are arguing that C.R. Bard (filter manufacturer) withheld the results of its own research which exposed the dangers of the filter, and even went ahead to forge an FDA employee's signature to get approval for the device.
Can you file an IVC filter lawsuit?
If you suffered complications after undergoing IVC filter placement, then you may be eligible to file an injury lawsuit against the device's manufacturer. With the help of an IVC injury attorney, potential claims may involve the following:
- Filter migration
- Filter fracture
- Vena cava perforation
- Filter embolization
- IVC deep vein thrombosis
Factors that may influence IVC filter compensation
Claimants are filing injury lawsuits against the manufacturers of IVC filters to hold them accountable for injuries caused by the device. They are also filing lawsuits to seek compensation for the pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages and, in extreme cases, death. Several factors may determine the amount of compensation you receive from filing your IVC lawsuit. Here are some of them:
- Did the patient or the caregiver incur any loss of wages?
- If it is a wrongful death suit, how many people were dependent on the victim?
- What past and future medical expenses can be attributed to IVC filter injury?
- How serious are the IVC complications, and was hospitalization or surgery required to treat the complications?
- Have the claimant's spouse and children suffered loss of companionship because of IVC filter injury?
If you, or a loved one, developed life threating complications after undergoing an inferior vena cava filter implant, considering seeking experienced legal help. A lawyer with experience in handling device injury cases can assess your IVC filter injury to determine if you are eligible for compensation. Comprehensive medical records, statements from your doctor as well as expert testimony can strengthen your case and help you get the compensation you deserve from your IVC filter injury.
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On Tue, Oct 25, 2005 at 06:13:30PM +1100, James Livingston wrote: > > In regards to the issue of whether we should have a permanent tray icon, > the HIG[0] explicitly says that non-core application must not default to > having a permanent tray icon. One option is to add a "show tray icon" > preference, and have it default to off. Another option would be to work > with the developer(s) of the Rhythmbox applet, and promote it to an > official part of Rhythmbox (removing the tray icon in the process). As the developer(s) of Rhythmbox Applet, I've been considering the opposite approach: split Rhythmbox into two separate programs: a backend server and a GUI. The backend server would handle managing the music library, playlists, and music playback. It wouldn't have a user-visible interface, but would communicate with other applications over D-Bus. The GUI as we know it today would then become just another client of the backend's D-Bus interface, just as Rhythmbox Applet is now. The user could then use the "official" Rhythmbox GUI, the applet, or some other program to control the backend server, which would be completely invisible --- the user would just notice that the official GUI, the applet, and so on would all have the same view of his music library. One possible problem with this decoupled approach is, what happens if the backend is playing and all clients are closed? If you keep playing, then the user has no obvious way to stop that --- it's hardly intuitive to start a new program to stop something from running. You may need to keep *something* around that the user can see. Unless you have the last client stop playback before it terminates. And if you really want to run with this, why should the Rhythmbox backend be responsible for managing the local music library? What if the backend just relied on Beagle to index the local music collection and queried that as necessary? Then the backend only needs to keep track of what sources of music are available: local disks via Beagle, music shares via DAAP, radio streams via HTTP, portable media players via HAL, etc. And building playlists, of course. (Disclaimer: My only experience with Beagle comes from looking at its web page. I have no idea if using Beagle for the local music library is desirable, let alone feasible.)
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The food we eat is nature's best medicine. Macronutrients like protein and carbohydrates give us the energy we need to move through the our day, while vitamins help support various processes carried out by our muscles and organs. But on an even smaller level, we're made up of cells, and cells need food and protection, too. One of the major allies our bodies have to ensure the health of our cells is known as antioxidants.
What Are Antioxidants, and Why Do We Need Them?
Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds that help negate the effects of oxidants within our bodies. What are oxidants, you ask? Oxidants are free radicals that can be found in our environment—such as in cigarette smoke, pesticides and air pollution—but they are also created naturally by our bodies. While oxidants are essential for helping your body defend itself against viruses and microbes, they can also be our cells' downfall, as having too many free radicals is our system can contribute to certain cancers and diseases, including heart disease.
This is where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants help to prevent molecules from oxidizing, thereby preventing or stopping cell damage caused by oxidants. While this information might have you running to the nearest pharmacy to stock up on antioxidant supplements, it's important to understand that it is possible to have too much of a good thing—by overloading your system with supplements, you could suppress your body's own antioxidant defence system. Therefore, depending on your access to fresh and wholesome foods, it might be best to stick to natural sources to fill your antioxidant quota.
Where Can I Find Antioxidants?
Antioxidants occur naturally in numerous plant-based foods. While there are thousands of different antioxidant compounds out there, the most well known include:
- Flavanols (found in dark chocolate)
- Resveratrol (found in wine—excellent news!)
- Lycopene (found in tomatoes)
- Catechins (found in tea, apples and certain berries)
- Vitamins A, C and E
Generally speaking, brightly colored fruits and vegetables are the best sources of these antioxidants, which is why you'll often hear people touting the antioxidant benefits of blueberries.
But there is another antioxidant that doesn't get nearly as much press: selenium. Present in fish like Tilapia, selenium is an essential mineral that is beneficial to thyroid health, with research suggesting it could even lower the risk of heart disease and neurological diseases. Selenium is present in a number of foods, including Brazil nuts, fish, oysters, sunflower seeds and eggs, and while supplements are available, including more of this powerful antioxidant in your diet is the best choice.
How to Add Selenium to Your Diet
Adding selenium—and other antioxidants—to your diet is easy. Try some of these delicious antioxidant-rich Tilapia recipes to up the selenium in your diet:
- Chimichurri Grilled Tilapia with Avocado Skewers
- Green Goddess Pasta with Pesto Tilapia
- Easy Tilapia Pot Pie
- Barbecue Tilapia Sandwich
Increasing your antioxidant consumption is easy when you choose fresh, whole foods. Choose nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables and lean proteins like Tilapia to turn your family's dinner plates into nature's best multivitamin.
Discover more ways that food can add vitamins and minerals to your diet with these seven vitamin-rich recipes.
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This story has all the making of a Hollywood movie featuring Barack Obama with Jackson and Sharpton advising in the Situation Room, as 223 Nigerian school girls have been abducted by terrorist and threatened with slavery. These black avengers spring into action.
On advice of Sharpton and Jackson, Obama orders the Osama-like hit, and a team of Black Ops takes over. As a backup, Obama orders the drones be released.
"African-Americans" get their Hollywood ending, as the Black Ops team finds the terrorists, and takes them out, rescuing the 223 young Nigerian girls from a life of male-dominated oppression.
But you have heard nothing about this real-life terrorist drama from Obama, and other race-baiters, as reported here:
Pressure was growing on Monday night for Western military drones to be used in the hunt for more than 200 schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria, as the terrorist thought to be holding them threatened to "marry off" girls aged as young as nine.
The urgency of the situation was underlined yesterday when Boko Haram, the Islamic extremist group believed to have abducted the girls, released a video in which its leader gloatingly threatened to sell them as "slaves".
Apparently, like black on black crime, "black on black" slavery doesn't count for America's race-baiters. "African Americans" don't seem to give a rat's butt about the potential for slavery with 223 young Nigerian girls, and here's why.
First, America's silly Liberal Negroes count not care less about The Motherland. What happen in Africa, stays in Africa!
Second, there is no money in this type of slavery. There is no white man to threaten or intimidate, only other Africans. And like the first slave trade of Africans selling other Africans, there can be no mention of that by "African Americans."


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A Hoxton Shoot, London Engagement Photographer – Emma and Mark
On Saturday, I hopped on the train to London. I went for breakfast with Emma and Mark, we stuffed our faces, drank coffee, chatted about pre-wedding diets, kilts, suits and then walked round the streets of Hoxton and Shoreditch on a love shoot, *cough cough*, sorry, engagement shoot!! Basically, we took some pictures….


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By Tyler Sutherland
Opinions are varying on the new Apple iPad — announced Wednesday to the world as the latest mobile tablet computing device.
The iPad was the target of Internet jabs yesterday due to its rather unpleasing name. Insert your MaxiPad and tampon jokes wherever you wish, but the fact is, "MadTV" spoofed the iPad all the way back in 2006. Did someone in Apple's product development department not see this YouTube video?


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Learn About Selecting the Right workers compensation law firm
The first thing that you need to know about hiring service providers is the fact that it is something that could end up being extremely beneficial. Very many people would have it that by hiring a service provider, they get to waste money and time. This is never the case because when you hire the right service provider, they will ensure that you get to save both time and money. You save time because the workers compensation law firm is obviously a professional who will begin the task and finish it right on time. This means that at no point will you be inconvenienced in any way. This is the kind of person who will not make mistakes that would make them waste time on correcting the mistake. By hiring a service provider, you will get to save on money because the professional will charge you a standard amount of money for the services without ripping you off even one bit. Another thing is that they will always give a warranty so that whenever there happens to be a mistake, they will correct it without charging you any amount of money. Hence, you actually get to save on money that you would use to do something else.
The other thing that you need to know is how to find yourself the right service provider. Since this is the hardest thing to do,you will have to ensure that you are completely strategic about it. Firstly, you will have to carry out intensive research. Get to the internet and look up all the service providers you could find. If you do find them, the next thing to do would be to look into their previous clients feedback. This means that you should always look at the customer reviews to filter the result because the internet provides overwhelming information. The second thing to do would be to conduct interviews so that you may get to talk to the potential workers compensation law firm and get to know them well. This way you will get to know more on how they get to handle their clients and if they have perfect communication skills. Eventually, you should should find out if they have the kind of experience needed for the job. This is because when you hire someone who has no experience whatsoever, you will regret their services because they render services that are of poor quality.
Just like any other thing or decision to make on this planet, you need to know that hiring a workers compensation law firm is something that comes with its own pros and cons. The thing about hiring a workers compensation law firm is the fact that it is completely difficult because you never know who to trust. There are so many things you would have to do to get the right person for the job but the good thing is that you stand to gain very many things from hiring the right service provider. This article will enlighten you on everything that hiring a workers compensation law firm entails so that you will always know what you are getting into.
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Fern Lowback Lounge Chairby Sebastian Herkner, 2020 — from 3.450,00 €
|Product type
|Lounge chair
|Height: 77 cm
Width: 80 cm
Depth: 83 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Armrest height: 48 cm
|18 kg
|Backrest frame: aluminium, white or powder coated meteor
Weave: rope
Cover: Blend (100 % acrylic) or Wave (100 % acrylic)
Upholstery: foam or cold foam
Frame: teak
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|Suitable for outdoor use
The textile cover "Blend" (fabric group A) is laminated on the back and therefore 100 % water-resistent. The manufacturer uses a quick dry foam for the inlays with group A fabrics, a quick-drying foam that allows water to pass through and thus prevents water logging should the lamination become thinner over time.
Textile cover "Wave" (fabric group D) with soft touch feel is water-permeable. The manufacturer uses a cold foam for the inlays, a cold foam which is covered by a protective membrane that allows water to drain and thus prevents water logging.
|Gloster can guarantee a sustainable, respectful treatment of nature and its resources as they operate their own teak plantations in Indonesia. Every tree which is felled for furniture production, has been specially planted for that purpose and has reached a minimum age of 35 years. Before processing all wood is tested to ensure its suitability and quality.
|24 months
|Product family
|Fern Highback Lounge Chair
|Protective cover available on request
Gloster Care Series for Teak Wood
|Please click on the picture for detailed information (ca. 2,0 MB).
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Natural ageing or eternal shine
Cleaning and maintenance of Gloster furniture
As with all garden furniture which remains in the open and thus exposed to environmental influences, the Fern Lowback lounge chair should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a year. In addition a monthly cleaning will ensure that despite regular use your table retains its good looks. For regular care and the use of a solution of warm water and mild detergent is recommended. Further, we would recommend that you cover the furniture during the winter months.
When teak ages naturally outdoors it takes on a soft, silver-grey hue. In such case, it is sufficient to treat your Gloster furniture once or twice a year with "Teak Cleaner." Polished teak in indoor situations can be refreshed with regular cleaning. The surface structure and a rich colour scheme remain in polished teak - outdoors however this ages as with untreated surfaces. The "Teak Protector" from Gloster protects your teak furniture out of doors from from water, beverage and food residues. Should you wish to retain the golden brown teak structure it is recommended to treat your furniture with Gloster "Teak Sealer". All Gloster care products can be ordered from smow.
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You are considering furnishing your company's outside space, or your private terrace with Gloster furniture or you are interested in a specific Gloster product? Our experienced furnishing experts will be happy to assist you with specific product questions or in your detailed project planning. In our smow store in Frankfurt am Main you also have the opportunity to experience a range of Gloster garden furniture live on their spacious roof terrace. Should you have a query, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone, email or visit us on site. We look forward to assisting you.


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Fitbit reigned as the top wearable in Apple's App Store on Christmas. The leader of the wearables market boasted the No. 1 free app in the App Store on December 25, which seems to indicate a bevy of device activations.
The Fitbit app soared 20 spots to claim the No. 1 position in the Apple App Store's top chart of free apps in the U.S. during Christmas afternoon, according to Quartz. Unsurprisingly, Fitbit has thrived in the fourth quarters of previous years. Last fourth quarter, the company sold about 5.3 million devices, more than the previous three quarters combined.
Fitbit has been the most downloaded health and fitness iOS app every day in December, according to data from mobile analytics firm App Annie cited by Quartz. Christmas Day was the first time its app was the top free Apple Store app. (Fitbit's app was still the No. 1 free iOS app as of the publishing of this article.)
Earlier this month, the International Data Corporation (IDC) released a report forecasting 214.6 million worldwide shipments of wearable device units in 2019. In 2015, the firm expects 80 million shipments of wearables.
There has been plenty of talk about smartwatches killing off activity trackers like those manufactured by Fitbit, Jawbone, Garmin, and others. While those expectations are likely premature, IDC notes that smartwatches are and will remain the most popular category of wearable devices.
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Want to know more? Contact the Makerspace facilitators, Kristin Whitworth, the librarian at Barnstead Elementary School in Barnstead, NH, or Caitlin Bennett, librarian at Londonderry Middle School in Londonderry, NH.
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Deconstruction Station
Session Activity: Take apart old tech gadgets!
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Red Solo Cup Knitting Machine
Session Activity: Make your very own knitting machine
Alternative Ideas
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Friendship Bracelet: Toilet Paper Tube
3D Snowflakes
Session Activity: Make an awesome snowflake in three dimensions!
Alternative Ideas
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Upcycled Art Journals
Session Activity: Upcycle Old Books
Save Snoopy or Ninja Bunny!
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Paper Circuits
Pumpkin Elevators
Session Activity: Lift a pumpkin 30 cm. using recycled materials
Sew An Earbud Case
Session Activity: Make your own case for your earbuds and more!
Global Cardboard Challenge
Session Activity: Give them cardboard; watch them build!
Triangular Building Blocks
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EVERYTHING you know about Jesus' death is wrong – He wasn't even crucified
JESUS wasn't crucified and Pontius Pilate wasn't even in Judea – Ten incredible reasons why the Bible has it wrong about the central moment of the Christian faith.
Ten incredible reasons why the Bible has it wrong about the crucifixion of Jesus
New book Crucifixion's a Doddle by Julian Doyle, uses ancient texts, religious artworks and the Bible itself to refute some of the most common-held beliefs about the death of Jesus.
Doyle's research questions the popular image of the immense wooden cross when there were so few trees in Judea. He points out that the Romans executed criminals by impaling them, while Jewish law preferred stoning them. And why were there no images of the cross for almost four centuries after Jesus' death?
After the attempt to crucify the Monty Python team for their film Life of Brian it became clear to Doyle, the film's editor, that something was seriously wrong with everything we think we know and he began to investigate.
He tells Express Online his ten reasons why the Bible is wrong.
The very first image of the Crucifixion of Christ on a wooden side-door of a church in Rome
1. The image of Jesus on the cross has been invented by commissioned artists.
After realising something was wrong I checked back to see the earliest images of Jesus being crucified but there are none. Okay, we have seen millions of such paintings but there are none for hundreds of years after his death. It is not until the fourth century that scenes of the Crucifixion of Jesus began to appear. And this is the first one.
Yes, this is it, the very first image of the Crucifixion of Christ, which appears on a small panel on a wooden side-door of the Church of Santa Sabina in Rome, which was consecrated in AD 440, almost exactly 400 years after the event.
In this first attempt the crucified figures do not appear to be attached to crosses, although there are nails in the hands. But no church before this date even had a crucifixion image. So around AD 430 the image we know was invented. Invented because not only is there no image of Jesus on the cross but there is no image of anyone on a cross.
2. You cannot carry the size of tree Jesus is shown crucified on.
You can see we made small crosses for the actors to carry as only an Olympic athlete could carry the trees usually depicted. But the actors still struggled with these.
The executioner is removing nails from a previous victim to make the cross available for the next
3. The Post is set in the ground as a permanent fixture.
See in the picture the executioner is up a ladder, which is leaning on the cross. The cross has to be set deep in the ground to stay up. What happens to the cross after Jesus is taken down? Is it thrown away so the next victim can use his own cross? Or dug up and taken back for the next victim to carry back up? No: as in the picture, it is a permanent.
4. The primary purpose of crucifixion is not to kill a criminal.
See in the picture where the executioner is removing nails from a previous victim to make the cross available for the next. When I asked Terry Gilliam why he did something so subversive, he just said it was probably his morbid senses. But clearly it was also just so logical.
Why does this totally undermine the story in the Bible? Because, surely the purpose of Crucifixion is to put the body on show, as a deterrent, as long as possible. Upright like a banner, struggling with pain, degraded and dehumanized, till it rotted.
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Now just consider Joseph of Arimathea's visit to Pilate when he is told he can retrieve the body as long as he is already dead.
Are they joking? They make a cross for a man, he carries it to Golgotha, they nail him up, and after a few hours he drops dead and Pilate says: "Okay, you can take him down now."
What an absurd amount of effort and time, not to mention a ridiculous use of a valuable tree, to kill a man.
5. Jesus could not have died in just 4 hours.
In the film, Eric Idle's statement as Mr. Cheeky, the guy crucified next to Brian is revealing. Eric is suggesting that death does not come that quickly? In the Bible Jesus is raised on the cross at either 9 or 12 o'clock and is dead by 3pm.
The most subversive scene in Life of Brian undermines the Bible story
ERIC: "Not so bad once you're up. You being rescued then?"
BRIAN: "It's a bit late for that now, isn't it?"
ERIC: "Oh, no. We've got a couple of days up here. Plenty of time. Lots of people get rescued. Yeah. My brother usually rescues me, if he can keep off the tail for more than twenty minutes. Randy little bugger. Up and down like the Assyrian Empire."
Every Easter in the Philippines, they perform a Passion play culminating with the actual nailing up of at least three penitents on to crosses. Ruben Enage, age fifty-three, has been crucified twenty-seven times. He began his yearly rite after surviving a fall from a three-story building. The wounds can take two weeks to heal.
So the likelihood of someone dying in such a short period of time seems impossible. To cover this criticism one Gospel, John, tries to suggest Jesus was speared in the side to prove he was dead. Problem is it says: 'and immediately blood and water came out.'
Which means the heart is pumping so he is evidently not dead.
6. Crucifixion was not the method of capital punishment used by the Romans.
Look at this from the Jewish historian Josephus, writing at the time: "Varus sent his army into the country, to seek out the authors of the revolt; he punished those that were most guilty: the number who were crucified on this account were two thousand."
How can these numbers possibly be? Where are all these trees coming from, not to mention the tons of nails (6,000)? The answer strangely is just a matter of translation. The word we always translate as crucifix, stauros does not actually mean crucifix at all.
Here is the full dictionary definition: "The word stauros comes from the Ancient Greek histemi: 'straighten up', the same root from which come the German Stern, or the English 'stand'. In classical Greek, until the early 4th century BC, stauros meant an upright stake, pole, or which might be used in impaling. In the literature of that time it never means two pieces of timber placed across one another at any angle, but always one piece alone."
So there is no reason to believe Jesus was on a cross at all, nor that the 2000 in the revolt were. In fact, it would almost be impossible. They were tied or nailed to a stake or even impaled, a la Vlad the Impaler, and it would all be translated by us centuries later as 'Crucifixion'.
7. Jesus was not crucified.
The most subversive scene in Life of Brian is the first one we actually shot, which in context totally undermines the Bible story.
HIGH PRIEST JOHN: You have been found guilty by the elders of uttering the name of our Lord and so as a blasphemer you are to be stoned to death.
MATTHIAS: Look, I'd had a lovely supper and all I said to my wife was, 'That piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah'.
HIGH PRIEST JOHN: Blasphemy! He's said it again.
The scene is based on Jewish Law as expressed in the Bible: "Then the Lord spoke to Moses, "The one who blasphemes the name of the Lord shall be taken outside the camp, and let all who heard him lay their hands on his head; then let all the congregation stone him." (Leviticus 24:14)
To help you understand the significance let me quote you another event in the Bible.
Acts of the Apostles has this story: "Stephen, was performing great wonders and signs... The elders dragged him away and brought him before the Council." When Stephen makes a long speech: "They cried out with a loud voice, and covered their ears and rushed at him. When they had driven him out of the city, they began stoning him." (Acts 7)
Monty Python - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Now look at Jesus' trial before the same Sanhedrin: "Jesus said, "You shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power." Tearing his clothes, the high priest said, "What further witnesses do we need? You have heard the blasphemy?" And they all condemned him to be deserving of death." (Mark 14:61)
Jesus' crime is also clearly blasphemy, so why do the Sanhedrin take Jesus to Pilate? Blasphemy has nothing to do with the Romans. The crime is punishable, as shown in Life of Brian by stoning, which is clearly decided by the Jews themselves. Crucifixion/staking is the Roman punishment for rebellion.
And let me quote from Jewish law about stoning: "If a man guilty of a capital offence is put to death and his body hung on a tree, you must not leave his body on the tree overnight. Be sure to bury him that same day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God's curse"' (Deuteronomy 21:22)
So after stoning the body is hung on a tree and then taken down and buried before sunset.
8. Pilate could not have crucified Jesus because the Roman governor left Judea years before Jesus' death.
Jesus' two year mission begins after the death of John the Baptist. But look how Josephus describes John's life and death. Firstly he describes the death of King Philip in AD 34. Then he tells us that to marry Philip's wife, Herod divorced his first wife, who was the daughter of King Aretas of Petra.
Every Easter in the Philippines, they perform a Passion play culminating with the crucifixion
But King Aretas' daughter went home crying to her father, who raised an army and attacked Israel. Herod sent his army into battle but they were completely wiped out.
'Now some of the Jews thought that the destruction of Herod's army came from God as a just punishment of what Herod had done against John, who was called the Baptist. For Herod had killed this good man…'(Joseph 'Antiq')
If John had been killed eight years before the destruction of Herod's army, surely nobody would link the two events? The destruction of the army in AD 36 must have been no more than six months to a year after the Baptist's death, for them to be linked, which places his death in AD 35. If Jesus' two year mission began then he would still be alive in AD 38. Pilate left Judea in AD 36.
9. Gol Goatha is not 'the place of the skull' as translated in all the Gospels.
The Aramaic name Gol Goatha, means 'mount of execution', The 'place of the skull' is Gulgalta. Why insist on a mistranslation? The site is probably Goatha mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah (31:39) where he describes it towards the east, outside the city wall.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is claimed by Constantine's mother to be on the crucifixion site, but this is clearly a mistake and the mistranslation is to conceal this.
Crucifixion's a Doddle by Julian Doyle
10. Where did the trees come from in the first place?
While making the film, we imported trees because they are scarce in Tunisia, as they are in Jerusalem. And look what the Bible says when King Solomon wrote to King Hiram:
"I intend to build a temple for the Name of the Lord. So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me and I will pay you for your men whatever wages you set. You know that we have no one so skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians." (1 Kings 5–6)
Solomon obviously doesn't trust Israeli carpenters.
Hiram sent word back:
"My men will haul cedar and juniper logs down from Lebanon to the Mediterranean, and float them as rafts..., and Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand cors of wheat, and twenty thousand baths of pressed olive oil. Solomon continued to do this for Hiram year after year.' (1 Kings 5).
Trees are, clearly, a scarce and valuable commodity, so why use them just to kill criminals?
The full evidence for all these 10 statements and many more can be found in the book Crucifixion's a Doddle by Julian Doyle (Clink Street Publishing: £11.99) out now.


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The Bush Administration has released torture memos that reveal the extent to which officials laid the groundwork for a criminal defense in its torture program. The 2002 memos instructed interrogators in a good-faith defense for any claim that they were committing federal crimes.
Administration lawyers told interrogators that they could not be charged with criminal acts so long as they could claim that they lacked "the specific intent to inflict severe pain or suffering." The redacted memos reveal an obvious effort to claim a good-faith defense by encouraging interrogators to claim no intent to cause pain.
The memo by Jay Bybee seems designed to supply interrogators in advance with a criminal defense by instructing them on the requirement of specific intent. It also indicates how Administration officials expected to face potential criminal charges. They probably did not anticipate the extent to which Democratic leaders would intervene to protect them and the President from any serious investigation.
"Because specific intent is an element of the offense, the absence of specific intent negates the charge of torture," he instructed.
Because the Democrats refused to block him, Bybee is now a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
What is also fascinating is the memo from George Tenet saying that he is preserving careful records of all of these memos and names. Tenet is obviously concerned that, despite claims of legality from people like Yoo, criminal charges could be brought. It is also notable that, soon after he left office, we saw the knowing destruction of tapes and records by the CIA despite court orders to preserve evidence.
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Simple Calculator
This project is a starting point for a Flutter application.
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If you encounter any problems feel free to open an issue. If you feel the library is missing a feature, please raise a ticket on Github and I'll look into it. Pull request are also welcome.


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PRT - Hermes
The Hermes Network Simulator is a program that allows us to design a network on a city and observe the level of service it can provide , i.e. number of passengers and total trip time.
It features an easy to use Graphical User Interface.
Simulator is written in Java. It runs in several platforms (not only Windows)
In order to use it you must have installed the Java Runtime Environment (1.5) provided by SUN You can get it by clicking here.
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There is also available a smaller station simulator, which compares the efficiency between serial and parallel PRT stations.


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Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, author of the best-selling b'nai mitzvah guide, Putting God on the Guest List, visits Rabbi Address on the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast to discuss his newest book, The JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary, and trends in Bar and Bat Mitzvah practices across the Jewish spectrum.
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Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin joined Temple Solel of Hollywood, Fla. as Senior Rabbi on August 1, 2015. He has a unique reputation among his colleagues. They call him an "activist for Jewish ideas." He is recognized as one of the most thoughtful Jewish teachers of his generation. He describes his own life mission as: "I help people of all ages find spiritual meaning in Judaism."
Rabbi Salkin is a noted author who has written nine critically acclaimed books, published by Jewish Lights Publishing and the Jewish Publication Society. Several of his books have won national awards. He first came to national attention with his book, Putting God on the Guest List: How To Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah. The editor of two Torah commentaries, he is currently working on The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah, a "kid-friendly" commentary on the Torah and haftarot, to be published by the Jewish Publication Society. He has also written on such topics as the spirituality of work, masculinity and Judaism, interfaith relations, Israel, and Jewish history. He has also written articles for scholarly journals and encyclopedias.
Rabbi Salkin is one of America's most-quoted rabbis. His articles have appeared in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Readers Digest, and the Forward. His blog, "Martini Judaism; for those who want to be shaken and stirred" (jeffreysalkin.religionnews.com) won the Wilbur Award for Best Religion Blog of the year. He has spoken in more than one hundred North American communities — in synagogues, community centers, churches, and seminaries. He has served on the faculty of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Molloy College, Columbus State University, and the Academy for Jewish Religion.
Rabbi Salkin has forged deep relations within the inter-religious world. He was one of the first rabbis to earn the Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. He pioneered outreach to the Sikh community, and has created joint Jewish-Christian-Muslim study programs.
Rabbi Salkin has been an "entrepreneur for Judaism" – serving congregations; creating an adult study institute in Atlanta; producing religious television shows, and serving as the New Jersey director of the Anti-Defamation League.
Rabbi Salkin believes that his rabbinic mission can be summed up as follows: the translate Jewish texts and ideas into a modern idiom; To transmit these ideas and teachings, and to transform people's lives, and the life of the entire Jewish community.


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Legend behind the wheel.
Porsche kicked off July by unveiling their absolutely bonkers 911 GT2 RS. They continued their tour of race-spec power by bringing the new model to the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed. There, not only did they show it off, but they also took it up the Goodwood Hill with none other than the legend himself: Walter Röhrl.
The Senior Test Driver for Porsche has an extensive racing resume with Porsche, Fiat, Opel, Lancia, and Audi. He knows more than a thing or two about driving, and he was the perfect person to take the new 700-horsepower Porsche 911 GT2 RS up the Goodwood Hill.
What's most impressive about this run and the in-car footage is the fact that Röhrl actually times himself with his own watch from start to finish. Most drivers rely on the timing officials at the track, but Röhrl took it upon himself to take care of business.
Source: Porsche


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The biggest fan at the Jackson Hole Moose hockey game against the Sun Valley Suns on Dec. 14 may have been pint-sized. So short was he that his violation of the arena's no-standing zone in front of the bleachers brought no penalty.
The Moose will play at least 26 home games this season over 13 weekends, facing opponents from Vermont to San Francisco and Park City, Utah to Aspen, Colorado. They travel as far as Bozeman, Montana and Vail, Colorado for away games.
Spurred on by their mascot Knuckles, the Moose make their home at the Snow King Sports and Events Center, where adult spectators pay $10 admission. A raucous crowd regularly tops 1,000. Live bands entertain between periods.
Though Jackson Hole Hockey can trace its roots to the 1930s, the modern club began in 1976 with a request to the Jackson Town Council for four shovels and two fire hoses with which to build a rink.


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The Benefits of Recording Your 35mm Slide's Exposure Number
Did you ever notice those little 2-digit numbers printed at the top of your 35mm slides?
I have to keep in mind some of you reading this may have never even touched a roll of film in your life!
It's scary for guys like me to think that's even possible, but it really is!
Digital cameras have been affordable since about 2000.
For the uninitiated, [cough] when you shot pictures that would be developed as those little plastic or cardboard slides, that you later projected onto a large screen for family
nap times viewings, you used a special roll of film in your camera.
One of the choices you had to make when picking out a box of film was how many exposures you wanted.
Usually they came in divisibles of 12 — so 12, 24 or 36 images (or exposures) were most popular.
Isn't it funny to think that back then we were actually "limited" to the number of shots we could take!
Okay, so now we are back to those funny little numbers that are usually printed somewhere on your old slides.
Yes! Thanks for keeping up. These numbers represent what frame from the roll of film is inside this slide mount.
Now, this number could seemingly be irrelevant to many now that we are moving along in the digital era.
But, I am proposing to you now to consider recording this exposure number somewhere in your "digital" records for one of many possible reasons that could eventually come up for you.
Now if you are doing any of the other techniques I revealed in my file naming system and my numbering system, you may be a little upset with me for suggesting yet another thing to keep track of. [laughing] I'm Sorry!
But even though this would benefit anyone who is scanning their 35mm slides, it's possible this is more of a suggestion for those with advanced goals for their photo collections.
Why Even Record This Info
The main reason to type this information someplace in your records is because of chronology.
We all rely on this kind of time-based order more than we're probably really aware of.
For example, if someone asks us how our vacation or holiday was, what do we do? We show them our photo collections on our laptops or smart phones and we say something like:
It was incredible! First we did this, and then we did that, and here we are eating this — oh and THEN you won't believe what we saw!
The chronology of the images is important because it reveals the experience as an entire story. Otherwise, it just becomes a bunch of single random memories.
We are all spoiled in the digital camera age when all of our photos are automatically "date stamped" for us. When we want to know when a photo was taken, we just "right click" on it and look at the properties or information window and we can find out the exact date and time it was taken. It's fantastic!
And better yet, if you want to sort a whole group of digital images in the order they were originally taken, it's usually just clicking one button or "heading bar" at the top of the list and boom, they are sorted in order!
But, if you're holding a physical slide in your hand, all you have to go on is that exposure count and (if you're lucky) part of the date when it was developed stamped at the top to help you determine when the photo was taken.
And don't get me started on sorting a group of slides by chronological order in your image manager software. Without knowing the exposure number, you are pretty much completely out of luck unless you were actually there when the photos were taken and your memory is remarkable!
It may take some work moving the images around in your image manager, but with these numbers recorded, you will eventually be able to put unsorted slides back into their original chronological order.
When Should You Record It
The best time to record this number is right after you've scanned them, or gotten them back from a photo scanning service.
Chances are, once you put them back in their little boxes, slide trays or whatever you have them stored in, and then put them back way in the dark place of your bedroom closet or whathaveyou (that's a fun word isn't it?), I can almost guarantee you will never want to obtain this information.
I am right aren't I?
This is especially true for those of you who are thinking about throwing your original slides and prints in the trash after you have scanned them. For the very small percentage of you who are working towards this "minimalistic" goal, recording this information as soon as possible is imperative.
How You Might Choose to Record It
Keep in mind we are in the process of moving our analog collections into the digital world. So while recording this information in a paper log somewhere is of course possible, I would highly recommend you type this information into your computer in an appropriate place that will be associated with each particular image.
My favorite place to enter the exposure number is in the image's actual filename.
I type it in right after I pull the slides out from my scanner. They are right in front of me on my desk so why not.
And if I need to, I can easily double check and compare the slide to the digital file that was just created (by holding the slide up to a source of light) just to make sure I'm labeling the correct image.
If your operating system allows characters like parenthesis and brackets, I recommend you try using them around the number because they can differentiate the numbers and make them so much easier to read.
Here is a basic and an advanced example of how you could add them to your filenames:
Grandpa Holding Up Leaning Tower Pisa (24).jpg
1962-07-xx Leaning Tower Pisa (ES-3200-UM-48b-#01390) [SL-24].tif
In the advanced filename, I added "SL" for slide. This could help you quickly identify this image later as being made from a slide versus a negative (NG) or a print (PR).
Description / Caption Field
Another place you could enter the number is in the caption or description field in your non-destructive image manager of choice.
To me, this isn't as favorable as the filename. But, it's an option nonetheless.
And for example, for those using iPhoto and who have already imported in their photos, modifying the description field is far easier than modifying the filename at this point.
Just know that in some applications, the caption may not be immediately written (saved) inside of the master image file. It's possible it will just be stored in the software's database until the image is eventually exported out of the program for various purposes.
Regardless, the number is still being stored with each digital image and that is our goal. Just make sure your library (database) is being backed up regularly.
Metadata Fields
For those using more professional programs like Lightroom or Aperture, you could easily pull up the standardized IPTC fields where you can freely enter in any information you would like.
There isn't a specific IPTC field called "Exposure," but you could use one of the more generic fields like "Category" and place your exposure numbers there.
Or, you could create your own customized metadata field. Here in Apple's Aperture, I created a "custom" metadata field and was able to label it "Exposure."
Update: As pointed out by Art Taylor in the comments, calling the metadata field "Exposure" might be confusing as you might later think it's referring to shutter speed, Aperture, and ISO/ASA. His suggestion of "Exposure Number" or "Frame Number" would be better, especially if you're mixing it with other (EXIF) camera fields.
A downside though to custom fields as opposed to the standardized "IPTC" fields is that they may not carry over to other photo applications you may wish to use. I would advise you to experiment with this if your workflow involves moving from one application to another.
Okay, so who's with me!? Who else is recording this information or is now thinking about doing so?
Tell me why in the comments below. I would love to hear your thoughts!


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Are you ready for some football? And by that I of course mean, are you ready to join a bunch of sports nerds for some football?
Tonight, the guys from Inside the Locker will bring you a live commentary for the Monday Night Football showdown between The San Diego Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and we'll begin our broadcast around 7pm central.
The guys have reached out to two of their friends to join them on the show: Tyler (an Indiana native and die-hard Colts fan) & Andrew (originally from San Diego and a man who regularly and proudly sings the Super Charger theme song). We're gonna see what happens when we cram these two in a room to commentate from opposite sides of the fan line.
In addition we'll be perusing the recent sports headlines, playing The Crossover, updating you on the ITL Fantasy Football situation, and updating the Pensieve. We will also discuss some of our favorite geek rivalries during the commentary.
It's Kirk vs. Picard, Batman vs. Superman, Kramer vs. Kramer…all wrapped up in Colts vs. Chargers.
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So if you follow on my blog then you will have seen my post here which is my pledge to finishing up some un-finished works in progress (WIPs) that are lying around my house.
Well I finally finished up this beautiful poncho for Little G recently and was really pleased with how it turned out. The pattern is Butterfly Breeze Poncho by Sincerely Pam chosen because it's a stunning design and because it's for Little G who loves butterflies at the moment.
I'm a big fan of all of all of Pam's designs and have worked up several for Little G (including her Un'bear'ably Cute Hooded Cowl, the Owl Be Your Buddy Pillow Cover and the child sized Madison Vest. You can see my finished projects on Ravelry here. I also have a couple more of her patterns that I haven't made up yet!
But here is my tah-dah moment for the poncho…
As it's hard to get my hands of Red Heart Yarns (which is the yarn suggested for the pattern) I choose Stylecraft Special Aran and Stylecraft Special Double Knit in Magenta to make it out of because it's so swishily soft!
Purple is Little G's favourite colour and the Stylecraft Magenta shade is just such a yummy rich but bright purple.
I added tassels all round the outer edge of my poncho because they are such a fun embellishment.
Little G's verdict was that she loves her 'swishy top' and has been wearing it around the house – that's the best sort of endorsement I could wish for!
So yay! I can tick one of my WIPs off the list, 1 down, 9 more to go…


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11 Throwback Pics Of The Original Queen: Divine
Out of all of my alternative heroes growing up, Divine — aka Harris Glen Milstead — was definitely among one of the weirdest. Spending my teen years marathoning John Waters movies and coming to terms with my own queer and oddball identity, this '70s drag queen helped me understand a lot more about myself than any boy band ever would. Although I was far from fat at the time, and "body positive" wasn't even a term yet, Divine helped me love myself and my specific brand of glittery peculiarity all the same.
As I mourn the loss of my biggest hero, David Bowie, I can't help but wish we'd had some of my other idols for just as long. I'd love to have seen Divine's Drag Race or hear Freddie Mercury produce music during my lifetime. Instead, I can only look back to their legacy with admiration, appreciation, and a few tears in my eyes (not enough to mess up my gold eyeshadow, though).
These pictures capture the essence of Divine in a way that otherwise only her filmography could. Her larger than life character was always utilized to the best of its ability by John Waters; and getting to see how Divine was outside of the cinema, there's no doubt that this character was so much more than just a gimmick, but a true icon. Here are some of my favorite throwback photos of the queen.
1. Pink Flamingos
If this isn't an iconic image, then I don't know what is. When I think of Divine, this is the shot that immediately springs to mind. That hair and eyebrow combination is everything.
2. Like A Mermaid
John Waters was the self-proclaimed "pope of trash," and Divine was his muse. Seeing her in this shiny gown, I cannot help but wish I'd been able to be her best friend.
3. Harris Glen Milstead
Before Divine came Harris Glen Milstead. The man behind all that filth and glamour, that smile is always recognizable and fabulous no matter how much (or how little) makeup is around it.
4. Blonde Hair
When Divine sported this hair, it was made impossibly obvious that she was the inspiration for The Little Mermaid's Ursula.
5. Black Hair
Although Divine rocked being blonde like no other, the same should be said of her black locks.
6. No Hair
And even with no hair, Divine killed it.
7. Grace Jones' Birthday Party
Grace Jones arguably deserves an entire list of iconic moments of her own, but this spaghetti-strapped party looks like the best event that has ever happened, and ever will happen. Divine and Jones' interactions give me total modern day The Creation Of Adam vibes.
8. Hairspray
As Edna Turnblad, Divine simply killed it. According to Wikipedia (so I guess we might never know for sure), John Waters originally wanted the queen to star as both Edna and her daughter Tracy Turnblad. But the studio allegedly shot the idea down.
9. Her Style
Divine's style is one I can only hope to emulate in my own life. She's definitely the founder of the proudly trashy and tacky aesthetic.
10. Heaven
If this is what heaven looks like, I am all for it.
11. Regal
What even is this look? The trashy aesthetic is still there, but in such an effortlessly kitsch way. There is no denying the effortless glam of the queen that was Divine.
If you're not running away to immediately watch a Divine film right now, then I haven't done my job correctly. But if you are? I hope you don't cry too much as you ponder what this icon could've been.
Image: New Line Cinema (3)


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Corpse Run 251: He really loves his job
on October 11th, 2012 at 12:01 am
Chapter: Comics
LIVESTREAM UPDATE: The next livestream will be Saturday, October 13th, 2012 at 10pm est! Usually the streams are Thursday or Friday, but I'll be busy both those nights this week, so Saturday it is! Just in case you haven't noticed,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…


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This London tech entrepreneur has been picked to advise Arnold Schwarzenegger on The Celebrity Apprentice
A London-based fintech entrepreneur has been picked to join Arnold Schwarzenegger in the boardroom on the US version of Celebrity Apprentice.
Gemma Godfrey, the founder of online wealth manager Moola (who also appeared in City A.M.'s Power 100 list earlier this year), will join Arnie' 10-strong panel of advisers alongside Jessica Alba, Warren Buffett and YouTube celebrity Justine "iJustine" Ezarik.
Former Apprentice host Donald Trump announced this week he will step down from his business (and telly) commitments.
To be aired in January, the show has been rebranded The New Celebrity Apprentice, and will move from its location in Trump Tower in New York to Silicon Beach in Los Angeles (incidentally, where Arnie began his bodybuilding career).
This year's stable of contestants includes Boy George, Vince Neil and Laila Amaria Ali, as well as model Brooke Burke-Charvet.
A former head of investment strategy at Brooks Macdonald, Godfrey has a degree in quantum physics.
Last night she seemed pretty excited about the situation:
Big News! Cat's out the bag! I'll be joining @Schwarzenegger in the Boardroom as his Advisor on @ApprenticeNBC #CelebApprentice https://t.co/pGpUmVgwMv
— Gemma Claire (@GCGodfrey) December 1, 2016
You overestimate me @Stuart_Gemini thanks 😉 https://t.co/Hut56MhI1p
— Gemma Claire (@GCGodfrey) December 2, 2016


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The political quake that shook all those Dems out of office in November 2010 did a particularly nasty number on Wisconsin. The state's legislature was stormed by the GOP, which now has majority control both the assembly and senate, and the governor's office was seized by yet another Republican candidate. These conservative victories have rolled out the red carpet for austerity measures to advance, and have painted targets squarely on public employees.
Newly-elected governor Scott Walker's plan to address the state's $137 million deficit calls for public employees to assume a roughly 7 percent pay cut through increased contributions to their pensions and health insurance costs. Walker is also working to push a union-busting bill through the legislature, which would strip public employees of an obscene portion of their collective bargaining rights and threatens striking workers with termination. The starkest example that the good governor is ready to play rough is his willingness to respond to an uprising by calling in the National Guard. (Makes me wonder where he's getting his leadership advice.)
While it's disconcerting to see how much Wisconsin can resemble an autocratic nation, it's electrifying to see its people rising up. More than 25,000 people stormed the state capitol and every Democratic senate member fled the state to prevent a vote on the anti-union bill (at least one Democrat has to be present for a vote to be held).
State Rep. Alberta Darling defended the Republican plan, saying, "We don't have a lot of options here folks. It's not like we're choosing to do this. We are broke."
Of course, that's if you don't consider raising taxes on Wisconsin's most financially enriched – who are most able to help preserve the state's services and infrastructure and narrow the deficit – to be an "option." Corporate tax loopholes allow two-thirds of Wisconsin's corporations to pay nothing into the state coffers, so it's not hard to see why that revenue stream has dried by half in recent decades. A failure to act on that fact begs the question of who or what Gov. Walker is representing.
The question of what collective bargaining has to do with balancing the budget has been raised on several fronts. Georgetown University labor historian, Joseph McCartin, asserted:
"If it had simply to do with the budget there doesn't seem to be a need to eliminate collective bargaining...In other states where state's municipalities have faced difficult times, unions have helped negotiate the way forward."
Russ Feingold, former U.S. senator for Wisconsin, was unequivocally opposed to the Governor's anti-worker agenda. He even provides insight into the mystery of on whose behalf Gov. Walker is acting:
"I don't think there's any question that what Gov. Walker is trying to do here is not simply outrageous -- one of the worst things I've ever seen a Wisconsin governor do -- but he's just acting on a long-time corporate wish: the fantasy of destroying unions."
Interestingly, it's not just the usual suspects speaking out against the Governor's plan. An organized group of veterans have condemned Walker's use of the National Guard as an "intimidation force." And, members of the Super Bowl winning Green Bay Packers have come out in support of the AFL-CIO's efforts to fight back.
Our focus and admiration should be on the actions and resolve of the protesters and state legislators who have chosen to support the working people of Wisconsin.
This isn't just their battle, it's all of ours. If the sadists among the Badger State's legislature succeed in passing this bill, we should expect more of these battles to emerge across the country as copycat legislation gets drafted.
The stakes are high, so we need to support their efforts, spread the word, take good notes and be ready to prevent what could come to our states next.
Here's some footage of a rally at Wisconsin's statehouse. You don't get a turnout like this without good reason.


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Transylvanian designer Dora Abodi presented an extravagant, contemporary collection that was inspired by the mythical winged Unicorn, the Unisus.
The collection was presented at London Fashion Week as a part of Fashion Scout at Freemason's Hall. Models paraded down the catwalk with smudged eye makeup, lip scars , polka dot faces embellishments and dishevelled french plaits in front of a huge fiber glass model. The bold looks completed the quirky collection containing furry fabrics, quilting, feathery layers and flirty sheer dress with a repeat applique pattern that added a colourful vibe to the collection. All pieces accessorised with the Unisus as an added feature on the front or the back of jackets or sweaters. Looks were asymmetrical and full of bold colours.
Dora Abodi graduated from MOD'ART International Art and Fashion Academy in 2009, before completing a masters in fashion in Milan in 2013
Defined as "baroque futurism" her collections are known for their romanticism and science fiction themes and have been worn by Fergie ,Taylor Swift and Lindsay Lohan.


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