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Itaú Cultural
To inspire and be inspired by the sensitivity and creativity of people to generate transforming experiences in the world of Brazilian art and culture.
This is the mission of Itaú Cultural, defined by the guidelines of the Itaú Unibanco group, which considers culture a key tool to the construction of the country's identity and an effective means to promote citizenship, democratize and encourage social participation.
Itaú Cultural supports projects within the contemporary panorama, as the MITsp – International Theater Festival of São Paulo, which features important international shows and other actions in the city – debates, forums and residencies – that will inspire and transform the Brazilian performing arts.
Established in 1987, Itaú Cultural is headquartered in São Paulo and is home to a variety of activities, always free of charge, as exhibitions and courses, exceeding the mark of 5000 and accounting more than 6 million people as audience. The actions explore research and production of content as well as mapping, fostering and dissemination of artistic and intellectual expressions, such as the Rumos program, which selected 1,130 artists in the last 15 years and has been renewed in 2013 for new paths in the development of the Brazilian artistic production and cultural fields.
Among other initiatives, the Itaú Cultural operates a virtual encyclopedia, dealing with such areas as visual arts and theater – a reference work with 6,000 entries and 12,000 images and about 13 million hits a year. The institute also promotes the Occupation project, highlighting the work of Brazilian referential artists through exhibitions and the recovery and preservation of collections.
Since 2011, Itaú Cultural is the manager of Ibirapuera Auditorium – through a partnership with the City Department of Culture – promoting weekly shows, for free or popular price, and maintaining a music school for young people.
State Secretary for Culture of São Paulo
The cultural exchange, conducted through festivals and international exhibitions, has proved to be of great importance for the culture universalization worldwide. Therefore, the State Secretary of Culture is very pleased to partner with events like MITsp, which shares our concern to promote quality cultural events to the largest number of people.
Throughout one week, the public will have access to shows never presented before in the country, coming from different places of the world. We seek to offer entertainment and fun for the population, as well as new experiences in the art field.
We celebrate the accomplishment of the 1st International Theater Festival, which brings the shows of significant international theater companies to São Paulo's cultural centers and venues.
We wish everyone a great show!
City Department of Culture of São Paulo
The City Department of Culture of São Paulo is a partner in the accomplishment of MITsp, an event of great importance, which will gather significant international contemporary theater artists.
The city of São Paulo has a vocation and tradition for the theater. In the last 10 years it has been a reference of the experimental and group scene, nurturing a wide and plural production of recognized aesthetic qualities. The number of current shows, the revitalization of the theaters, the expansion of theater venues and cultural centers scattered throughout the regions can scale this.
Besides the shows, MITsp has also a set of special activities, such as meetings and debates, providing enjoyment as well as improvement of spaces and exchange of experiences between artists of different nationalities and backgrounds with local artists.
The shows will take place in several venues of the city, including the Cultural Center of São Paulo, João Caetano and Cacilda Becker Theaters. The program is completely free of charge, granting total access for interested people.
Telefonica | Vivo supports initiatives that contribute to the development of the country and society as a whole. It sponsors innovative projects that bring knowledge, diversity, entrepreneurship, creativity and have the ability to connect ideas and people with new experiences.
We believe in the power of sponsorship to encourage projects that bring great contribution in transforming the reality of the country, as well as to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones.
The Vivo EnCena is one of our culture spreading projects: A Vivo initiative to promote the exchange of performing art projects, aiming to contribute to the development of the country and society as a whole. The theater is understood beyond the spectacle, establishing audience-training activities, cultural inclusion and professional development, sharing inspiring stories, innovative concepts and transformative ideas in the field of culture. Vivo EnCena is held for ten years and it is present in 20 states across the country, besides caring out its own actions and curatorship at the Vivo Theater, located in the state capital.
Brazil, in general, and the city of São Paulo, in particular, have become an increasingly vibrant hub of research and artistic dissemination. The metropolis, which has one of the most vibrant cultural agenda in the country, hosts in this year the 1st International Theater Festival, consisting of shows, meetings, debates and other complementary activities. This initiative offers its contribution to local artists – who benefit from the possibility of exchanges with important professionals in the performing arts – and the public, which has the opportunity to meet and approach these productions of great relevance in the contemporary scene.
Aware of this movement, Sesc promotes the completion and circulation of different initiatives in its units in São Paulo – shows and artistic development activities. These actions are intended to stimulate the permanent contact with new works and research in art languages, such as dance, circus and theater, presenting proposals for different aesthetics and supporting innovative projects and ongoing dialogue with tradition.
By taking part on the 1st International Theater Festival of São Paulo, together with the International Centre for Theater Ecum and other partner institutions, Sesc reinforces its commitment to issues related to non-formal education and democratization of access to the various forms of artistic and cultural expression, encouraging critical and active citizen participation in society and providing reflection on current affairs, translated scenically.
Danilo Santos de Miranda
Director of Sesc in São Paulo


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We stopped by the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale preview this morning at 260 Fifth Avenue before the doors opened to the public at 11am, and there seems to be an endless amount of bags to shop. On top of the bags, there are also racks of clothing and a nice display of shoes, with many of the items from this spring. The price list ranges from $25 to $405—however, all samples are $100 each.
Two long tables are filled with all types of bags in every color of the rainbow, and this time there are so many minis that they take up most of the first table and some of the second. The Mini 5 Zips are $125 and come in gray, mint, turquoise, almond, sapphire, white, black, pale grey with neon pink, and metallic silver.
Then there are the famous Mini M.A.C.s that you'll find in so many colors like dusty pink, hot red, electric blue, orangina, neon pink, dark green, ash, gray, fern, brown, and plum. The bulk of the there are $125, except for the plastic versions that are $75.
Next are the Quilted Mini Affairs, which come with or without studs. The studded versions are $135 and come in white, black, neon pink, almond with neon yellow, dusty pink, and spearmint. Stud-less styles are $125 and are available in nude, teal, navy, electric blue, dark green, and a metallic blue.
Other minis and smaller bags include the Elle Mini and studded Elle Mini for $185, the Hudson Moto Mini for $135, the Ascher Mini for $165, tons of the Lust cross-body in black for $75, the Flirty in turquoise or black for $135, and the MAB Mini totes in mint, electric blue, black, or nude for $125.
Standard sized MACs are $165 and come in white, silver, grey, peach, mint, and red. There are a few Harper Crossbodies for $165, and this time the Selena backpack is available in black for $305. The standard Quilted Affairs range from $165 to $185 and come in colors that include azure, white, cream, bronze, and gray with neon pink.
Other larger bags you'll find include MAB totes in nude and neon pink for $165, the Moto Tote for $215, the Dylan tote for $165, the Hudson Moto Hobo for $215, and the Jealous Tri Zip for $245.
Smaller accessories include iPhone cases for $25, belts for $55, coin pouches for $45, and Frannie wallets for $55.
The samples are $100, and there are some great finds—just be sure to examine anything you pick up. The damages we noticed were minimal, like little scuffs and scratches.
Be sure to make your way towards the shoes, where you'll find current styles like the Lore and the Isadora for $125 each. It's also totally worth having a look through the racks of clothing, where pieces from this season are on sale, like the leather and embroidered Victor dress for $305, and Becky jackets in a bunch of different fabrics and colors.
More inventory will be added every day, so if you don't find what you wanted today, it might be worth another visit later on in the sale. There is no dressing room, so trying on is at the shopper's discretion. The sale runs through Saturday. Check out the gallery above for photos, and the deal feed below for more details.
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Jude & Greg Mullens
From the moment we called you to discuss selling our property in Stuart St Manly; you presented a realistic, promising, honest appraisal of our chances in today's market. You also matched this with a great campaign plan, enthusiasm and dedicated hard work. You worked to our best outcome first but you also assisted prospective buyers to solve their problems and thus overcome any reticence they might have had to purchasing the property.


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Get on your SoapBox
By Canadian Packaging staff
Design & Innovation Sustainability Bottling Hope Code M&H Plastics RPC Group of Companies soap for hope SoapBox hand soap soaps for charitySoapBox allows customers to see where their donation is going.
SoapBox, the brainchild of David Simnick and Daniel Doll, took an everyday product and applied a deeper meaning to its use.
After working on aid projects within the developing world, Simnick wanted to find a better way to help, ultimately deciding to produce a product that would literally put into the hands of consumers the ability to support hygiene, clean water and soap projects without going out of their way to give.
Through a unique "Hope Code" printed on every product, customers are able to see, from a page on the SoapBox website, exactly which community is being helped by the charitable element of their purchase. Additionally, customers can share this information across their social networks and friends to inform them about their contribution.
According to Simnick, the purchase of one bottle of hand soap provides the developing area with one month of clean water.
Since the birth of the company in 2010, SoapBox has grown from a few bars of soap to over 40 SKUs and two families of products, and has grown by over 25 items in the last quarter alone. In total, the company offers bar soaps, liquid hand soaps, body washes, lotions, shampoos and conditioners in the SoapBox line and the SoapBox Elements line. Benefit oils derived from Acaí Berry, Coconut, Argan and Brazilian Bataua Fruit are in the newest product family are used by SoapBox, to complement existing popular washing regimes and fragrances.
From its initial availability through Whole Foods, the company has expanded to Target nationwide, select CVS stores, HEB, Giant, and regional grocery chains, in total about 7,000 stores.
Co-founder Doll, says that achieving the right balance of practical and attractive packaging for these products was crucial to helping develop the initial attraction to the products due to SoapBox's relatively unknown brand name.
Doll says: "We were able to extend our liquid product line so quickly by working closely with M&H Plastics (part of the RPC Group of Companies) in Winchester, VA, a supplier who has worked to support our growth and believes in our social mission."
A soap for hope. For come information, visit www.soapboxsoaps.com.


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Without a doubt, since the novel coronavirus has hit the world, along with office work, performing daily chores have also started taking a toll on every individual's life. In this current scenario, there is none who doesn't have to deal with a hectic schedule.
In this current scenario, there is none who is left unaffected by this deadly pandemic. In some or the other way from doing office work to handling home responsibilities such as taking care of your loved ones, making kids study to ensuring all appliances are working efficiently, everything has started creating havoc in one's life. And in between this, when your home appliance such as a gas appliance stops performing, there is nothing wrong in stating, it is frustrating to a different level.
Therefore, rather than investing your time and energy in figuring out the problems, it makes a lot of sense to hire a Gas Appliance Repair Company in Vancouver. The main reason behind this is that the professional can lessen your stress in a fraction of seconds by finding out and fixing the issues within a given time-frame. However, in this blog, we will highlight some factors that you must ponder upon at the time of hiring a professional for a gas appliance repair company in Vancouver.
So, without wasting any time further, let's comprehend the factors that you need to check.
Factor no. 1: Research: It is imperative to understand that by doing little research, you can save loads of your hard-earned dollars as well as time. So, it is recommended to do not just point your finger at the very first Gas Appliance Repair Company that you see when you land on the page. Rather, prepare a list of gas appliance Repair companies in Vancouver Canada, so that at the time of selecting the best gas appliance repair service provider you will not get perplexed. The things that you need to check are- for how long the company has been in the business, what would be the charges for fixation, customer reviews, and so on.
Experience: It is suggested to not hire an old handyman to perform reparation on your gas appliance, not only for you, but it can be hazardous to his health as well just in case if any unexpected thing happens. Before finalizing, make sure the technician is factory trained and has been working in the industry for atleast five long years.
Warranty and guarantee: Last but not least, it is a brainer to consider a warranty as well as a guarantee on the parts that you are going to pay for. The main reason behind checking this is that you never know whether the manufacturer's parts are faulty or not. Hence checking the warranty is crucial. Not to mention, the same goes for the services as well. So, the next time when you land on any page, ensure to check and each and every doubt that pops in your mind.


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How To Find The Right Cannabis Strains For You?
Smoking cannabis is an intensely personal experience for most people. Some of us smoke it because it helps us to see perspective, some because it gives our lives the creative spark needed to make art, write or play music, while yet more use it to enhance their social skills. There is also another group of people who use cannabis for medicinal purposes and the specific pain-killing effects of some strains. Regardless of the reason you decide to take up cannabis, it's important that you understand the laws in your state regarding marijuana so that you're within legal boundaries when using the substance. As in many states such as Texas (where recreational usage is illegal, but medical isn't), a medical Texas ID card is required.
Most experienced cannabis connoisseurs will have a number of tried and tested go-to strains that they look to time and time again because they prefer the taste and/or effects. If you are a newbie to the world of cannabis, however, choosing the right buds from the myriad selections of distinct strains that are available at online dispensaries can be nothing short of bewildering.
To help you if you are at a loss for which is the right cannabis strains to try, we have put together this helpful guide for how to find the bud that will best suit your taste.
How To Choose The Right Cannabis Strains For You?
Indica Or Sativa?
If you have ever browsed the best strains of an online cannabis dispensary in Canada, you will have come across the terms 'Indica' and 'Sativa'. These are the names of the two different species of cannabis that make up the vast majority of the strains out there on the market today.
The effects that Indica strains and Sativa strains provide are distinct in a few important ways. Indica strains said to lead to a more relaxing, full-body high which is great for reaching a state of tranquility and peace. These strains are perfect for people who use cannabis to relieve symptoms of anxiety or pain although not so great for people who like to remain active after smoking – many of the more potent varieties can result in couchlock.
Sativa strains tend to be more psychedelic and energetic. The cerebral highs that they provide are perfect for smoking during the day when you have things to do. Sativa strains will not inhibit your ability to socialize, making them a favorite among people who like to smoke at parties. If you are prone to anxiety, however, you should note that some people find that pure Indica or Indica-dominant strains can cause the mind to race.
If both Indica and Sativa sound like they might be your cup of tea, you can always check out a hybrid variety. Cross-bred using parents from both genera of the cannabis plant, many hybrids offer a happy balance between relaxed and buzzy highs.
If you have not had the pleasure of smoking that much weed before, you may be surprised at just how varied the taste can be among strains. While some strains like Blueberry smell fruity and fresh, others like Skunk #1 are more earthy. You can even get varieties that smell and taste something akin to pungent cheese!
The difference in taste among the strains owes to naturally-occurring compounds known as 'terpenes'. Terpenes exist in all plants and are what give different plants their distinctive scents. However, the cannabis plant is particularly rich in these compounds. To find a variety that suits your individual tastes, do some research into the terpene profile of strains before you buy.
THC Content
THC is the compound present in cannabis that is responsible for the 'high' feeling we get when we consume it. THC levels can vary greatly from strain to strain. Super-strength strains like the awesome Chem Berry D, Bruce Banner BX 2.0, and HulkBerry can contain north of 27% THC. At the other end of the spectrum, lower-strength strains like the mild Fast Eddy Automatic or Euphoria can contain lower than 10%.
Choosing a strain with the right amount of THC for you will essentially depend on how psychoactive you want the experience to be!
Aside from THC, many strains of cannabis contain CBD, another cannabinoid that can have some interesting effects on the body. CBD is not psychoactive like THC is, but it does have some well-recognized pain-killing and anti-inflammatory effects. It is also known to be effective at reducing anxiety. For these reasons, strains which are high in CBD are popular among people who use cannabis for medicinal purposes.
If you want a strain that is high in CBD, you could try varieties like ACDC, Charlotte's Web or Ringo's Gift, each of which can have 20% CBD.
To Wrap Up
Choosing the perfect strain for you should not be a chore. There are so many different flavors and highs out there that experimenting with different strains can be a true joy. Although finding your favorite will be a process of trial and error, if you consider the four points outlined in this post, you should be off to a good start!
Also, if you need expert guidance then CAFE – Premier dispensary is there for you. This Toronto Dispensary uses an education first approach to ensure harm reduction as well as community wellness. This is most needed for making the right selection.


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Back in the day, before cavity seedlings arrived on the scene, lettuce was directly sown, sometimes broadcast and usually planted in rows with a planter. To secure a good stand with a small seeded species (about one million seeds per kg), one had to spread one's seed thickly and then do some thinning out while weeding.
The seed company I worked for would import 4t of seed a year. Nowadays a fraction of that is imported. In California, where the climate is mild, dry and predictable, direct sowing has continued. The lands are large and very flat, and with precision planting, special rolling cultivators remove weeds almost right up to the plant rows. After this, labour comes in with 20cm-wide hoes to thin out while weeding.
Secure good stand
In South Africa, with its thunderstorms, emergence is rather unpredictable. So, with smaller areas per land, farmers jumped at the opportunity to use cavity seedlings to secure a good stand. This cuts the time the crop has in the land by weeks. The next crop can follow sooner, which increases the profitability of the land.
Weed control is difficult with direct seeding because we don't have good herbicides registered for this purpose. However, when using seedling plugs, you might have to deal with the Pythium fungus because the transplants are often roughly handled and also irrigated too late after transplanting.
The root hairs become damaged, so the pathogen enters the root system. Symptoms often manifest quite long after planting, but Pythium is less of a problem these days as farms have become larger and more professional. Another challenge with seedling plugs is J-rooting.
This occurs when seedlings are pushed into the soil or bent over during transplanting. Instead of the roots being orientated vertically, they are bent to one side, stunting the plant. So supervise your planters closely to ensure they set the seedling plugs properly into the soil. An ongoing problem with J-rooting often causes a farmer to switch to a mechanical planter.
Taken together, these factors show why direct seeding, despite its challenges, is a practice more suited to bigger farms – which can also better meet the increasing demand for prepacked lettuce through packhouse mechanisation.
A step forward
In California, farmers make use of contractors with specialised machinery for harvesting, which runs through the land with a team of workers in a line, cutting the lettuce and placing it on a conveyer. The lettuce is then wrapped, boxed and run along another conveyer to a waiting truck. This takes the lettuce to a vacuum chamber, where the air is sucked out, cooling the produce before it's sent to market.
Now that's what I call mechanisation! Another change in lettuce production is the availability of varieties better able to cope with heat or cold. In the past, when we had a hot spell in summer, lettuce on the Highveld would bolt and become unmarketable. By contrast, the modern varieties have been performing well, even in our current hot spell.
Cooler climes
Other new lettuce varieties thrive in cooler conditions, although nothing will go through the Highveld winters without damage. Here, you have to finish harvesting by mid-May. However, I suppose it's only a matter of time before even newer varieties change this.
The problem with cold weather is that the heads become vulnerable to burn when firming up. So you can start off in frosty weather and then go into frost-free conditions for the latter half of the plants' growth.


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You're from Kenya and want to know what to start in the forex market with. You're in the right place. Find out more about the advantages of trading in the forex market and the ways you can feel comfortable and confident as a novice trader. There is no need to mention how popular this way of making money is around the world, especially during the pandemic. Fasten your seat belts. There will be a lot of important turns you need to be aware of.
Things to Consider
- Forex trading is legal in Kenya.
- As a decentralized (over-the-counter) market, forex is available for trading operations round the clock, five days a week across the world. The timeframe is the following: from 5 p.m. EST on Sunday till 4 p.m. EST on Friday.
- London, New York, Sydney, and Tokyo are the major forex market exchanges. Choosing the right time for trading is crucial and influences your income.
- This market is highly accessible and easy for novice traders to learn. A lot of brokers provide various materials with recommendations on all important aspects of trading. There is also a possibility of using a demo account which can be also understood as the one for practicing.
- No, you're not alone on the weekend when the market is closed. A lot of brokers made it possible for traders to contact their support teams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In case you have some important issues to resolve, feel free to request assistance. Just make sure that a broker you've chosen provides a 24/7 support service.
Getting into Forex Trading in Kenya
Successful trading is a result of your day-to-day work. This is all about managing your priorities, understanding your personality, and asking the right questions. Dive into the learning process that is supported by the practical part to achieve better results. The way you start as a trader defines your future in this field. You shouldn't concentrate on how to gain profit and become rich, but how to gain knowledge to become confident in every trading move. If you ignore the significance of a step-by-step approach, you will likely find yourself completely lost – it starts from learning the glossary and up to closing orders with profit.
How Long Does it Take to Make Money on Forex
You won't like the answer, because there isn't one. It depends on your learning capabilities. On average, it takes up to 2 months to learn the basics. Is it enough for trading? Sure, but not on a real account where you have high chances to lose money because of the lack of expertise. A demo account will become your best friend in the first steps as a trader. That's where you have access to the full functionality of the trading platform and can see the market inside out. And again, the duration of your practical learning on the demo account depends on the knowledge acquisition process. Once you see that the implemented strategy pays off for a certain period of time, it's time to move on and open a standard account. The important thing to remember is that your successful trades aren't the ones that were resulted from a fortuitous combination of circumstances, but those where you took control over the market behavior.
Understanding technical and fundamental angles of trading isn't enough. It takes time to become psychologically ready for taking a step and making a deal with the emotional part since it does influence our decisions. It takes years and years of day-to-day work to acquire trading expertise. For some traders, 6 years were enough to feel that desired confidence, while for others, 2-3 years are more than enough to play for high stakes. Learning how to trade is considered to be a relatively easy part, while the difficult one is doing that with profit. And this is when practice comes to light.
Learning Process
The materials for your forex education are the determining factor of your trading proficiency. It's crucial to be picky about what you read and watch. A good practice is a double check. It's a good practice to bring some kind of information into a question, and it teaches you to read and follow reliable sources of information.
There are a lot of words and phrases that you will find unknown. Don't skip them, and always try to understand the main message in the context. You can find the forex glossary on Jusforex in case you're struggling with understanding a certain piece of information.
Books and Articles
Reading licensed books with recommendations that have proved their effectiveness is a safe choice. The worthy ones are the following: "Currency Trading for Dummies" by Brian Dolan, "Forex Trading: The Basics Explained in Simple Terms" by Jim Brown, "How to Make a Living Trading Foreign Exchange" by Courtney Smith, and others. This is where the leading trading professionals share their helpful instructions to get you closer to trading realities.
Read more: Best Forex Trading Books For Beginners
You will also find a lot of articles on the internet, but not all of them are useful enough. In simple words, after reading an article on a certain topic, there has to be an understanding of the key points of that topic. Combining the theoretical part with the practical one (using the demo account) can greatly accelerate the learning process. There are a lot of materials and recommendations that you can find supportive on JustMarkets.
Your Broker
Choosing what broker you want to work with is important since there are many of them offering different trading conditions. Make sure your broker has a support team ready to resolve your issues and answer any questions you may have.
Demo Account
It's a must. Open a demo account on JustMarkets to try your hand at currency trading. It's a risk-free way to learn to trade in the most liquid financial market. A teaching account will help you learn trading basics and develop your own strategy before you invest any money. Learn trading today to take care of your future tomorrow.
Final words
Trading in the forex market is all about constant learning. What is important here? Discipline, patience, and vision. Once you nail down the fundamentals, consider opening a standard account where it's enough to deposit just $1 to start trading.
About JustMarkets
JustMarkets is an international broker with clients from 197 countries. Millions of people have already opened trading accounts on JustMarkets to benefit from the best conditions, including low spreads, commission-free withdrawals, and a helpful team of support, working round the clock to ensure that each of our clients has the most convenient trading experience.
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NEW YORK, Jun 19, 2013/ — With the fashion front currently concentrated on menswear, we nearly missed the announcement that Max George, from international band, The Wanted and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Hannah Davis are headlining Buffalo David Bitton's upcoming Fall 2013 marketing campaign.
The campaign creative will be unveiled in August issues of men's, women's fashion and lifestyle magazines and will also roll out online, in store and outdoor.
This marks the first time the brand has featured celebrities in its advertising campaign. Dari Marder chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group, commented, "Buffalo has always had beautiful and sexy imagery in its campaigns but we're turning up the heat this season by adding some star power with Max and Hannah."
Max has been incredibly successful as part of international band, The Wanted, who have enjoyed phenomenal chart success and sold out arena tours. You can see Max and the rest of the band on 'The Wanted Life,' their own E! TV series, which is airing now.
Model Hannah Davis made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition debut in 2013, landing the coveted spot as the "Rookie of the Year" on the cover. Hannah has walked the runways of renowned designers and has been featured in editorials for top fashion magazines including Elle, Glamour, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue to name a few.
Buffalo is available at major department stores, at the Buffalo flagship store in NYC, in approximately 30 Buffalo stores throughout Canada and online at www.buffalojeans.com


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What is Risk Management Framework?
Organizations face a variety of different risks, and cyber threats are becoming a top-of-mind security concern. An organized approach to risk management is essential to minimizing the probability and impact of successful cyberattacks.
A risk management framework (RMF) can help with this. An RMF defines the process for identifying and managing the risks to an organization to eliminate or minimize the probability and impacts associated with these risks.
What is the Purpose of a Risk Management Framework?
A risk management framework enables an organization to make intelligent decisions about how it will address the various risks faced by the business. Effectively managing these risks provides a number of different benefits to an organization, including:
- Insider Threat Management: Most data breaches are caused by insiders, either intentionally or unintentionally. By identifying risky behaviors that could lead to a breach and codifying responses, an organization positions itself to respond quickly and effectively to a potential incident.
- IP Protection: An organization's intellectual property is vital to its ability to compete effectively in the marketplace. A risk management framework can help an organization to identify risks to its IP and develop strategies for minimizing these risks.
- Regulatory Compliance: Many types of customer data are protected by data privacy laws and data protection regulations. To avoid regulatory penalties and legal action, an organization must take steps to minimize the potential for exposure of the protected data in its care.
- Vulnerability Management: Within an organization's network, different vulnerabilities have varying levels of exploitability and impact. A risk management framework provides a structured process for identifying and managing the risks associated with these vulnerabilities.
How Do You Develop a Risk Management Framework?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a risk management framework for securing US government systems. However, the risk management framework steps outlined by NIST's are widely applicable to cyber risk management.
1. Categorize Information Systems
Different information systems have different levels of importance within an organization. Some computers may be "critical systems" or store and process sensitive data that is protected by laws and regulations. Others, like employee workstations, may be useful but are not vital to operations.
Categorizing information systems based upon their roles and the data that they can access is crucial to risk management. This information helps to determine the impact of attacks and with prioritizing security controls.
2. Select Security Controls
Based on the categorization of each information system, the next step in risk management is selecting a set of security controls for each asset. Security controls should be selected based upon several different factors, including:
- Regulatory Requirements: Data protection regulations like the GDPR, PCI DSS, and HIPAA outline minimum requirements for the security of sensitive data protected under the law. Security controls should be selected to meet or exceed these requirements.
- Corporate Policy: Data protection regulations only cover certain types of data. Additional protections may be required for systems containing intellectual property or other types of sensitive business data.
- Business Needs: Security controls should balance security with usability. Select security controls that meet requirements, but also ensure that it is still possible for employees to do their jobs.
When selecting security controls, it is important to define a policy that is sustainable. Rather than taking a "check the box" approach to compliance, design controls that meet requirements but are also maintainable.
3. Implement Security Controls
After designing security controls for a system or systems, the next step is to implement these security controls. At this stage in the process, it is essential to document the controls put in place to ensure that they can be properly monitored and maintained.
4. Assess Security Controls
After implementing security controls, test them to ensure that they are effective. If they don't work, return to step 2 and design new controls.
5. Authorize Information System
Once a system is secure it can be authorized for use. Any risks not mitigated by the selected security controls should be documented as accepted risk.
6. Monitor Security Controls
Security is not a "one and done" exercise. Security controls should be regularly monitored and assessed to ensure that they are effective and updated as needed.


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The Swans Room
In the Swans room cloakroom area there is a self registration board; our children located their picture of themselves on the board and chose a peg for their coat and bag to hung on for that session, at the end of the session they obtain their belongings and replace their picture on the self registration board in readiness for next time. The nursery is divided by panels and furniture strategically placed to allow children to participate safely and in all types of play. There is a messy area for painting, malleable play and sand and water, carpeted areas, and low level different shaped tables. Also a book corner, construction area, role play/home corner, music area, ICT area, mark making and small world areas. Also there is access to the outdoor space; we have a garden on two levels and a sensory garden. The influence of the indoor classroom is mirrored outside, with areas sectioned out, in line with the EYFS. There is also our 'growing' area which has raised beds for the children to do their own planting; the small amount of produce we grow is used in the nursery kitchen. There is a large decked area with a playhouse, where children can allow their imaginations to run wild. We have an area of the garden which is sheltered by a wooden canopy and has large waterproof cushions underneath, which provides a comfy den for the children.
The outdoor area is enclosed and secure for young children to play safely. There are also gates across the main play area, which can be left open for large scale play, such as running games and bicycle riding. Or the gates can be closed, to section off areas for more focused play and to create a safe haven for the babies.
There is a covered area around the entire back of the building allowing children to access the outdoor classroom at all times. There is a very small area which is covered in artificial grass and the hard surface is rubber crumbed. The higher lever of the garden is accessed via a slope and is a large grassed area. We have recently created an additional Willow Den, this provides a sheltered area for the children to engage in Stories or at Snack times in the Garden.
The Book & Home Corner
Our book corner is a 'cosy nook', complete with displays and storage and it supports quality book time. In the entrance we have displays and a parent notice board to make our welcome area inviting. Our home corner is a shop today and a puppet theatre tomorrow, it is versatile in its many options.
Construction Area
Lego, stickle bricks, mobile, duplo, cogs and gears are only a few resources we have to choose from along with large and small wooden modular bricks.
As well as building our modular bricks can be used for mathematical ideas such as length and fractions, volumes and weights. They also support the children's knowledge and understanding of the world as they create miniature environments and experiment with concepts like design, symmetry and balance. The blocks can also support literacy, which starts representational learning. The blocks can assist story-telling and role play, as children act out their ideas.
Children's physical movements are strengthened as they use their muscles to transport and build and as they gain a sense of balance that comes with manipulating hallow blocks. They absorb maths and physical concepts in the process. As the children interact they learn to communicate and solve problems, share resources and respect each other's ideas. Which are all principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, entwined. Within the setting we encourage literacy by including writing tools like clipboards, paper, markers and measuring tapes with construction toys to allow for imagination and creativity.
Building with blocks is open ended; there are no wrong methods or outcomes. Therefore our children can develop confidence and freedom to explore, create and lead their own learning.
Creative & Malleable Area
Freedom of choice and access to a wide range of materials is crucial to the quality of children's creative and imaginative experiences. Young children need opportunities for creative and imaginative play. Opportunities for discussion, of meeting of minds and sharing ideas, integrated into children's experiences are fundamental to the production of high quality learning. The creative area at Brock House day nursery is designed in such a way to encourage the use of different types of media, which encourages children to form their own ideas and to learn the value of self expression.
Role play
Role play is crucial to all areas of learning, fostering physical, social and emotional development, expressive language and a sense of the purposes of literacy. Role play also informs knowledge and understanding of the world and motivates the development of the children's imagination and creativity. At deeper levels it helps children learn through exploring meanings and to linking new ideas to what the children already know.


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The commander of multinational troops fighting Boko Haram has said at least 3,600 of the militants have surrendered since August. Nigeria-born Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim spoke Sunday at the end of a visit to Cameroon.
General Ibrahim, commander of the four-nation Multinational Joint Task Force Commission, or MNJTF, says the number of militants escaping from Boko Haram is increasing by the day.
"I can tell you authoritatively from the beginning of August, about 3,000 Boko Haram members have surrendered. This is just within the Multinational Joint Task Force in Cameroon and in Nigeria," he said.
He says it is suspected that an additional 600 militants who surrendered within the past two months to the Joint Task Force are former Boko Haram fighters.
Several thousand other defections were reported in May, when infighting broke out among Boko Haram factions after Boko Haram leader Aboubakar Shekau was declared dead.
MNJTF, headquartered in Chad's capital N'djamena, is made up of more than 10,000 troops from Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. Ibrahim says that since August, his forces have launched "ceaseless" raids on Boko Haram camps in the Sambisa forest and the Lake Chad Basin, causing confusion among militants.
The jihadists have not responded to claims that many militants are defecting. Boko Haram usually uses social media platforms to dismiss such claims.
Ibrahim was in Yaounde for a meeting of officials of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
The general and various officials say the weakening of Boko Haram has allowed thousands of displaced people to return to their homes.
Midjiyawa Bakari is governor of Cameroon's Far North region on the border with Nigeria. He says Cameroon is providing aid kits of blankets, mattresses, food and water to Nigerians who voluntarily return home.
"We have already accompanied more than 5,000 Nigerians who have gone back to Borno state and the head of state decided to hand to each refugee a kit to enable them, once in their land to start their lives."
In September, more than 1,200 former Boko Haram fighters and their family members who escaped from the jihadist group to Cameroon had returned to Chad and Nigeria.
Mahamat Fadoul Mackaye is governor of Lake Province, an administrative unit in Chad.
Mackaye says Chad's government is socially integrating militants and former fighters who are returning. He says his country is expecting foreign donors and funding agencies to provide financial and material support to develop localities destroyed by Boko Haram. He says since the death of Shekau, jihadist fighters have not had the courage to attack government troops.
Mackaye, however, said that remaining fighters of the jihadist group regularly attack villages for food.
The defections from Boko Haram do not mean the jihadist threat is going away. Lake Chad Basin member states accuse the Islamic State in West Africa Province, or the ISWAP, a Boko Haram splinter group, of infiltrating areas along the Cameroon-Nigeria and Chad border. Cameroon says ISWAP is trying to persuade civilians, especially youths, to join the jihadist group.


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Harassment and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Updated
Harassment and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Updated
Mike Nehe, Domestic Violence Program Services Specialist for the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation announced that the project to update Harassment and Domestic Abuse Protection Order forms is complete. The petition and affidavit forms completed by the public have new instructions to assist them in completing the forms.
New Sexual Assault Protection Order forms and instructions as well as the Domestic Abuse renewal forms and instructions required after the passage of LB289 were completed in August.
Additional changes to protection orders will be available once JUSTICE (Sign Desk) programming is completed.
Mike thanked committee members who assisted in updating the forms: Judge Dave Urbom, Judge Stefanie Martinez, Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court Troy Hawk, Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Legal Director Robert Sanford, Christon Mactaggart of the Omaha Women's Fund, Emily Schoenleber and April Scriven of the Nebraska State Patrol, and AOC personnel Sheryl Connolly, Christina Werner, and Paula Crouse.
General questions on protection orders or domestic violence, or anyone having input or suggestions on these or other protection order forms are invited to contact Mike Nehe. Questions related to JUSTICE data entry should contact the Help Desk at 888-704-9382.
Webinars that Paula Crouse offered the clerks of district courts on LB289 programming are available through JBE:
LB 289 DAPO (Domestic Abuse Protection Order) RENEWAL


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Kansas officials report sixth death linked to vaping lung condition
Kansas state health officials are reporting the third death of an individual who had developed a severe lung condition following the recent use of a vaping device. The announcement was made by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which reports in a letter published on September 10 that the death involved an adult over the age of 50.
The unnamed victim of this mysterious lung disease was described as having pre-existing health conditions. The disease was said to have progressed [PDF] rapidly in this individual, but no other details about the case — nor any of the others in the state — have been provided to protect the individual's identity.
According to reports from around the nation, this lung condition results in shortness of breath and coughing, as well as other symptoms not related to breathing, including fever, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cases have been reported about individuals who used nicotine electronic cigarettes and THC vapes; officials haven't yet identified a single ingredient linking all of the products.
Kansas has identified six cases of this lung condition in individuals who have vaped, three of which have been confirmed and the other three which remain under investigation. More than 450 potential cases have been reported in nearly three dozen states, according to the CDC, which is working with the FDA, state, and local health officials to investigate the condition.
Recent reports revealed that investigators had found a potentially problematic oil in some of the samples collected from patients that may cause symptoms in people who vape. This oil is called vitamin E acetate, but the CDC said in a statement earlier this month that the compound hasn't been found in all samples. Experts warn the issue may result from a particular chemical, contaminated liquid, or any number of things.


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The tragedy of Karbala should not make us revert to the mourning practices of Jahiliyya
Todays reminder is about unity and not returning to the habits of pre-Islamic (Jahiliyya) times. In Surat al Imran, Allah Almighty says:
﴿١٠٣﴾ وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا ۚ وَاذْكُرُوا نِعْمَتَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ كُنْتُمْ أَعْدَاءً فَأَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِكُمْ فَأَصْبَحْتُمْ بِنِعْمَتِهِ إِخْوَانًا وَكُنْتُمْ عَلَىٰ شَفَا حُفْرَةٍ مِنَ النَّارِ فَأَنْقَذَكُمْ مِنْهَا ۗ كَذَٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ آيَاتِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ
And hold firmly to the rope of Allah, all together, and be not divided. And remember Allah's favor upon you; when you were enemies, and He united your hearts, and by His grace you became brethren. And you were on the brink of a fiery pit, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah clarifies his revelations to you, so you may be guided. (3:103)
All Muslims across the world have to follow the Quran and the Sunnah, the traditions of the Prophet peace be on him) regardless of their sects or school of thought. The main source for all Muslims is the Quran and Sunnah. Allah Almighty mentioned in the Quran that when you have a disagreement refer it to Allah and His Messenger (peace be on him). This is the default position for all Muslims.
O you who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. Then, if you quarrel about something, revert it back to Allah and the Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is good, and the best at the end. (4:59)
It would take a full course to address the issue of Karbala in detail which I will do in the future inshallah.
It is a calamity that happened to our Ummah, the martyrdom of Al Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him). Without doubt we feel pain at his martyrdom. Abu Abdillah bin Husayn bin Ali bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was the grandson of the Prophet (peace be on him) and his brother Hasan (may All be pleased with him).
The Prophet (peace be on him) mentioned the virtues of Hasan and Husayn and their family in many narrations such when he (peace be on him) said:
Husayn is from me and I am from Husayn. Allah loves whoever loves Husayn. (Tirmidhi)
In this narration, the Prophet (peace be on him) is confirming the importance of his grandson. In another narration the Prophet (peace be on him) referred his grandsons as:
They are my two sweet flowers in the world. (Bukhari)
In another authentic narration he (peace be upon said):
Al Hasan and Al Husayn are the leaders of the youth in Paradise. (Tirmidhi)
Leaving aside the weak and fabricated narrations, there are numerous authentic, top level narrations in the same vein about the virtues of Hasan and Husayn.
The tragedy which took place on 10th Muharram AH (680 CE), in Karbala, in Iraq coincides with many other historic occasions that have been marked on that day, such as fasting to commemorate the liberation of Musa (peace be on him) and his Ummah, Bani Israel from Firaun. We celebrate of the freedom of the Jewish people, as my Jewish friend calls it. I like this way of putting it and I hope that one day they will celebrate the liberation of the Palestinians and give them relief from the oppression they are enduring in Gaza and the West Bank.
To cut a long story short, Al Husayn went to Iraq to get support to fight oppression and the main reason for his opposition to Yazid, the Caliph at that time was because Yazid was not following prophetic guidance and he was not holding a shurah (consultation) to choose the imaam for the Ummah. We do not have the concept of inheriting positions of authority by birth in Islam.
Al Husayn wanted to cling to the prophetic way and revive the prophetic way. Although when we read the details of the saga, we see that many Companions, such as Ibn 'Abbas advised him not to go because his father and brother had already experienced a lack of support from the people of Iraq. Nevertheless destiny would unfold as it had been written.
The martyrdom took place on 10th Muharram (al Ahshr).
How do believers deal with calamity?
As stated earlier, our reference across the world as Muslims is the Quran and the Sunnah in good times and when we face trials and tribulations. As Allah stated, and consequently our reaction to death (no matter what the circumstances surrounding it) is always to accept it and say:
الَّذِينَ إِذَا أَصَابَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
أُولَٰئِكَ عَلَيْهِمْ صَلَوَاتٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَرَحْمَةٌ ۖ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُهْتَدُونَ
Those who, when a calamity afflicts them, say, "To God we belong, and to Him we will return."
Upon these are blessings and mercy from their Lord. These are the guided ones. (2:156-157).
Moreover, being disunited is the not allowed in Islam. The Prophet (peace be on him), as narrated by ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " لاَ تَرْجِعُوا بَعْدِي كُفَّارًا، يَضْرِبُ بَعْضُكُمْ رِقَابَ بَعْضٍ ".متفق عليه.
"Beware! Do not revert to disbelievers after my death by striking (cutting) the necks of one another." (Bukhari and Muslim)
Grief is not a licence to revert to Jahiliyya practices
Abdullah bin Mas'oud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be on him) said:
"He who slaps his cheeks, tears his clothes and and calls the calls of the Jahiliyyah : follows the ways and traditions of the Days of Ignorance is not one of us." (Bukhari and Muslim)
He made it clear that we cannot go back to the practices of Jahiliyya, which the revelation saved us from.
When the Prophet (peace be on him) went to bury his son, he was carrying him in his arms and crying. Abdur Rahman bin Awf was surprised and asked him why he was crying, so he clarified that he had not been commanded to refrain from crying, but from wailing and screaming and showing undignified displays of grief which was the tradition and custom of that time.
عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخَذَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِيَدِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ فَانْطَلَقَ بِهِ إِلَى ابْنِهِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ فَوَجَدَهُ يَجُودُ بِنَفْسِهِ فَأَخَذَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَوَضَعَهُ فِي حِجْرِهِ فَبَكَى فَقَالَ لَهُ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ أَتَبْكِي أَوَلَمْ تَكُنْ نَهَيْتَ عَنِ الْبُكَاءِ قَالَ " لاَ وَلَكِنْ نَهَيْتُ عَنْ صَوْتَيْنِ أَحْمَقَيْنِ فَاجِرَيْنِ: صَوْتٍ عِنْدَ مُصِيبَةٍ: خَمْشِ وُجُوهٍ وَشَقِّ جُيُوبٍ، وَرَنَّةِ شَيْطَانٍ ". رواه الترمذي.
Jabir bin Abdullah narrated:
"The Prophet took Abdur-Rahman bin Awf by the hand and went with him to his son Ibrahim. He found him in his last breaths, so he took him and put him on his lap and cried. Abdur-Rahman said to him: 'You cry? Didn't you prohibit (your followers) from crying?' He said: 'No. But I prohibited two foolish immoral voices: A voice during a calamity while clawing at one's face and tearing one's clothes, and Shaytan's scream.'" (Tirmidhi)
In another narration, A'isha reported God's Messenger (peace be on him) as saying:
عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا هَذَا مَا لَيْسَ مِنْهُ فَهُوَ رد». مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ.
"If anyone introduces into this affair of ours (our deen) anything which does not belong to it, it is rejected." (Bukhari and Muslim)
Abdullah bin 'Amr bin al-'Aas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:
عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم "لَا يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يَكُونَ هَوَاهُ تَبَعًا لِمَا جِئْتُ بِهِ". حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ، رَوَيْنَاهُ فِي كِتَابِ "الْحُجَّةِ" بِإِسْنَادٍ صَحِيحٍ.
"None of you [truly] believes until his desires are subservient to that (Shariah) which I have brought." (Imam an-Nawawi)
The death of Al Husayn should unite us and not disunite us
These narrations show that the Prophet (peace be on him) was keen that the Ummah has to come together and stick to the Quran and follow the guidance of Allah Almighty and His Messenger.
Yes, the events at Karbala were undoubtedly painful for our Ummah and the martyrdom of Al Husayn was tragic, however we should not act in a way that is outside the Shariah.
The main reason for the revolution of Al Husayn was to unite the Ummah and bring them all on the path of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) and to appoint a leader who is spreading justice.
We should be following the same concept which is the prophetic concept of protecting the oppressed against their oppressors and doing our best to cling to the prophetic way and prophetic guidance, which is what Al Husayn was doing.
Following the prophetic guidance overrides emotions
If we want to follow the guidance of the Prophet (peace be on him) we need to follow the Quran. Being grief stricken is not an excuse to go against prophetic guidance nor are we premitted to have an uncontrollable outpouring of grief. The Shariah is the guidance for all of us. It should not be a way to disunite the Ummah, when Husayn went to unite the Ummah and bring back the prophetic practice.
May Allah enable us to always follow the Quran and Sunnah and defend the oppressed and fight oppression and corruption. Ameen
Shaykh Haytham Tamim
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In the present scene, subsequent to awakening, everybody began moving to the playing tune. Pratik was seen hitting the dance floor with Miesha and Shamita. In the mean time, Junglevasis got in an immense battle with individuals who were at that point in Bigg Chief. Then, at that point, Karan and Vishal got into a contention and push one another, they were yelling and Karan lets Vishal know that he generally realized that how twofold confronted he is. Karan then, at that point, yells at Vishal and says he ought to have basically conversed with him since he imagined that he is his companion. Everybody was quiet seeing the two of them battling this way. Karan focuses at Tej and says he ought to essentially have enlightened Tej concerning his arrangements. Then, at that point, Vishal answers he as of now has plans with Shamita so he can't do anything.
Then, at that point, Shamita divides them and lets Karan know that it's her way of playing the game. After this terrible battle, Shamita and Pratik go to Miesha and say sorry to her for breaking her shoes yesterday. Miesha tells her not to stress over it but rather Shamita embraces her and says that she has brought shoes from her beauticians for her. Miesha gets passionate and embraces Shamita, Pratik was watching from behind. Then, at that point, Bigg Supervisor reports an undertaking wherein junglewasis need to discover map pieces to finish the responsibility. While Junglewasis were caught up with tracking down every one of the guides and were concealing them in young ladies' garments so that gharwasis can't discover them.
In the mean time, Pratik was caught up with concealing a few guides from Junglewasis. They were concealing them under the couches and beds. However at that point, when Karan was looking for maps in the house, he contacts something unintentionally. Shamita blows up at her and began yelling at him. Then, at that point, Bigg Manager reports that the champ of this undertaking is Junglewasis. After this, Shamita and Pratik get into a battle.


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No longer nude: Is former pornstar Mia Khalifa's Only Fans X-rated?
Becoming famous is the wish of many, but what if you became visible through a dirty secret? Mia Khalifa became the most searched porn actress in only three months, nevertheless, this was never her plan, on the contrary. Khalifa was only twenty-one years old and emotionally unstable when she started doing porn, she says she found validation through it but never thought of becoming noted.
Visibility can be overwhelming, especially at a young age and with that level of nudity, not to mention the manipulative background Mia Khalifa was in. However, her porn videos' appeal and transcendence wasn't on the size of her breasts, Khalifa turned iconic when she performed XXX videos wearing a hijab. This incident cost her a family rupture & several threats.
The logical thing to do for several people would be to stay in the porn industry and take advantage of the fame, somehow that's what Mia Khalifa did, but different.
Khalifa is currently an actress, model, influencer, and activist against the porn industry. Mia Khalifa currently has an OnlyFans account, but her content is no longer pornographic.
Why is Khalifa no longer XXX?
Mia Khalifa's time in the porn industry reportedly left her traumatized. Even though her videos reached more than 800 million views, she was only paid once, and that's called exploitation. Nevertheless, that's the way the porn industry works. As it was first mentioned, Khalifa was emotionally coerced to perform, she wasn't in a horizontal position to consciously consent, and that's called abuse.
However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. After her porn-hub explosion, Khalifa lost her family, several friends, job opportunities, and her whole privacy. All this, when she was only twenty-one years old. It's completely understandable for her not to want to perform explicit content again, even more when it comes to someone else's benefit.
However, platforms like OnlyFans have changed the game. Mia Khalifa has had an OnlyFans account since 2020, yet, her content is not explicit. When she first started on this platform, several users complained about the money they were paying and the lack of nudity they had access to.
Even though OnlyFans is known for its sexual content, creators are free to upload whatever they want, while it respects the terms and conditions of the platform. It's sad & disgusting the way a handful of men perceive they can access women's bodies through money. Khalifa's case is a great example to point out the way men perceive feminine sexuality, believing that as she got naked once, she should keep doing it.
What is Khalifa's OnlyFans content?
Even though Kalifa's content isn't precisely pornographic, there's an element of sex work there. Her OnlyFans account is currently filled with non-explicit, but still hot pictures of her. It looks like she's using her past in her favor and setting boundaries towards her visibility. Nonetheless, in the beginning, she offered several free interviews as well as links related to grammar improvement in her account.
To many people, this attitude of Khalifa might seem goody-goody or even a hypocrite, however, she's in her whole right to decide what to share and its cost. Consent isn't given once and forever, on the contrary, it's something that changes according to desire. Ideally, all people should be able to consciously decide what they want, and not feel coerced by fear or tradition.
The situation with images in the digital era is the fact that they stay forever, but no woman should be shamed over a bad decision in her past. Hopefully, through OnlyFans, Khalifa can keep doing the content she's comfortable with, and capitalizing on it as she pleases. On past occasions, she has donated the money. However, it's her account, her body, and her choice.
What do you think about Mia Khalifa's evolution after all the drama she passed through? Tell us in the comments below!


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Delete, move, delete…
Doing this to fast will cause an error when syncing.
Outlooks sends the "delete file xy" but Exchange cant find the file where it is suppose to be because of the fast moving and deleting without syncing in between.
Create a new OST-file and synchronize your folders
Rename your old OST-file and Outlook will create a new one.
1. Close Outlook.
2. Start Explorer and search for *.ost
3. The found file should be in C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook as outlook.ost
4. Rightclick the file and select rename. Edit the ending to ".old" instead of ".ost".
5. Start Outlook and click Send/Receive
At the end, when everything worked, remove the old OST-file


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