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I have mentioned TIPS or Turn In Poachers before. This is a program made by the DNR, or Department of Natural Resources, to convince local farmers and citizens to turn in any sites or hearing of poaching going on. Many times, they offer money as an incentive to convince people to turn poachers in to the DNR. Many fellow hunters or people won’t turn someone in because of the fear of being a snitch in the eyes of others. The main thing many don’t know about is that anyone who reports TIPS is kept completely confidential. No one ever finds out who turned whom in for poaching. TIPS is the best way to turn in a poacher because it involves the authority right away keeping personal lives out of danger. Some hunters can get aggressive if being turned in, so the best option is to leave it to the authority.
Poaching has major effects on populations and habitats. Poaching can effect habitats because by taking all the deer out of one area the wolves in that area would have to move to find more food leaving the area abandoned. If the wolves wouldn’t move then they would slowly die off because of a smaller food source. Poaching affects habitats too because many poachers wouldn’t have a limit to the destruction they may cause. If an animal is poached, a majority of poachers would be willing to drive their vehicle right up to the animal to pick it up and get out of there as fast as possible. This could mean driving over small trees and even ripping up grassland. One time probably wouldn’t hurt the landscape, but 10 times could make a nice dent in the environment. Population will be hurt also due to poaching. Many animals on the endangered species list make it on there as a result from poaching.
Poaching is a bad for the environment, populations, and even for a person’s reputation in a community. Many people will frown upon a poacher because it is morally wrong. It makes a community and state look bad having many poaching cases. Poaching should end at all levels starting with deer and fish. These are two of the biggest poached animals in Minnesota. With the help of fellow hunters and farmers, poaching should be stopped and can end with the help of TIPS. Poaching isn’t considered the biggest crime done to animals, it is the biggest crime done to animals.
Preaching Poaching Problems
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Madness!
March Madness has been, still is, and will be a tradition of 68 teams battling for the glory of the Naismith. But is that it? Is it just an event in which 68 teams are invited to play the game of basketball just to see who the best is? Absolutely not! The Big Dance is almost a lifestyle, not only for the month of March, but for the whole NCAA Men’s College Basketball season. On some campuses almost every student is participating in some sort of tradition, or doing something they normally don’t do during the month of March. Students, fans, and players alike living that lifestyle all the way through until their team loses or wins their final game. Funny, serious, and mind blowing traditions are all part of the lifestyle of the Madness.
Though March Madness rules the hype now in the present, it however was the younger brother to its NIT (National Invitational Tournament) in middle 1900s. Yes, the NIT was actually a bigger deal then March Madness in its premature stage. Also starting in 1938, it is the oldest hailing college basketball tournament. One year later the NCAA formed its own post season tournament: the NCAA Men’s Division One College Basketball Championship (NCAA, NIT Postseason History).
1938 was the first year the NIT was born and played. With a whopping six teams invited, this was a huge deal to college basketball fans everywhere (NCAA, NIT Postseason History). In the 1930’s the High School State Basketball Tournament was a big deal, for fans to find out there was going to be a Men’s Division One Basketball Tournament blew fan’s minds everywhere. Eventually the NIT grew into today’s tournament number 32 teams, but has lost all of its vibe. Now day’s college basketball fans fall in love with the month of March due to a larger team size tournament (68 teams), traditions, better talented teams, and loads on loads of hype.
Around the 1940s and 1950s the NIT and the NCAA Men’s Division One College Basketball Championship switched roles one could say. Eventually teams and fans liked the idea of playing for a spot in a big tournament, rather than getting invited (not necessarily deserving a spot) to a medium sized to dying sized tournament which was losing popularity and hype. The NIT is still fairly important especially to the teams, the team’s fans, and some outside fans, but the NIT is no March Madness. Now mostly all of the post season hype rests in the month of March.
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#2 Kyrie Irving
(Career: 22.5 pts, 5 ast per game, with a 48% field goal percentage) Kyrie Irving is one of the most explosive, athletic, and overall talented players in the NBA. Now surrounded by new talents Kevin Love and LeBron James, Kyrie Irving can have his burden of the team’s go to player now subside a little. If you’re looking for filthy crossovers, step backs, and pick and rolls, look no further. With Lebron’s athletic ability, K-Love’s shooting and post ability, combined with his own ability to create his own shots, makes the possibilities endless on the offensive side for Cleveland. Kyrie can explode to the rim, knock down jumpers, and dish to others around him making not only himself look good and smooth, but the entire team as well.
#1 Steph Curry
(Career: 20.3 pts, 6.7 ast per game, with a 43% 3 pt percentage) Excellent three point shooter, great court vision, and rare turnovers are what make up this young talent. Speed is the name of the game with Stephen Curry. Everything he does is fast, down to his release of his shot, his crossovers, passes, and explosiveness to rim. Curry is a winner, though not even surrounded by the best talent in the league (diffidently not the worst), he still finds ways to win games and in the process making his team look good. What separates Curry from the rest of the NBA is his unreal shooting ability, speed, court vision, passing, commanding vibe, and being able to elevate his team’s talent.
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Bob Ewell died On October 31.
On october 31, the night of halloween, Mr. Bob Ewell was killed. His body was found under a tree close to the Radley house. This death was no ordinary death though. Jeremy and Scout Finch, brother and sister, were both attacked before the death of Bob Ewell. Jeremy claims that it was indeed Bob who attacked them. P1
It occurred after the Halloween pageant had finished. Scout Finch had lost her dress and shoes so she was stuck in her costume on her way home. Her costume was a ham, this costume had no arm openings so she did not have very much balance. It was made from cotton, paper mache and a metal lining, like steel wool, which eventually saved her life. P2
She was with her older brother Jeremy, who was wearing regular clothes. He was holding the tip of Scouts costume to help her balance. On their way back home from the pageant, they herd footsteps, but when they stopped walking. They stopped hearing the footsteps. Sooner or later, after walking and stopping, they heard the footsteps even when they stopped walking. P3
"Cecil, Cecil!" shouted Scout and Jeremy. They thought it was Cecil Jacobs who was making the footsteps behind them because he has played pranks on them before. There was no answer. Jeremy suddenly saw Bob Ewell. Bob Ewell brutally beat Jeremy, trying to pull off his arm, breaking it in the process. Scout heard the whole process, she fell on the ground and the ham suit didn't allow her to see well. She heard the screams of terror that Jeremy was letting out. After Bob was finished torturing Jeremy, he went for Scout, he lunged on her and attempted to stab her but Scouts costume saved her stopping the knife from hitting her body. P4
All of the Suddenly, the weight of Bob Ewell was lifted off her body and she was saved by none other than Arthur Radley himself. P5
Scout and Jeremy went through a terrifying experience, and luckily survived according to Sheriff Heck Tate. P6
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Music Tales Malaysia @ Sticker
00610 - Nobby Fun Sticker
20cm x 8cm
Weight: 12g
Stock: 10
RM 3.50
00571 - Orchestra Sticker
Weight: 35g
Stock: 6
RM 10.00
00503-Musical Rocker Sticker
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Weight: 12g
Stock: 9
RM 9.90
00502-Rock Guitar Wall Sticker
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Weight: 50g
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00501-Flowery Guitar Wall Sticker
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Weight: 70g
RM 49.90
00499-Musical Cat Wall Sticker
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Weight: 45g
RM 39.90
00498-Ballet Dancer Wall Sticker
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Weight: 55g
RM 29.90
00497-Singing Bird Wall Sticker
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Weight: 45g
Stock: 3
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00496-Ballet Wall Sticker
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Weight: 60g
RM 39.90
00495-Musical Instrumentsl Sticker
Size: 17.7cm x 9cm
Weight: 12g
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00490-Sound of Music Sticker
3D sticker Size: 7cm x 19cm
Weight: 10g
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RM 10.00
00487-Golden Melody Sticker
Available in 2 Designs. Sell per piece Size: 7cm x 12cm
Weight: 10g
RM 10.00
00486-Seal Sticker
Size: 6.0cm x 16.5cm
Weight: 8g
Stock: 1
RM 10.00
00485-Musical Season Sticker
Sell per piece Size: 7.0cm x 13.5cm
Weight: 8g
Stock: 2
RM 9.90
00484-Silhouette Sticker 2
Size: 9.0cm x 17.5cm
Weight: 10g
Stock: 9
RM 9.90
00428-Funny Sticker
Size: 9cmX17.5cm
Weight: 15g
Stock: 8
RM 10.00
00427-My Love Sticker
Size: 7cmX17cm
Weight: 15g
Stock: 3
RM 10.00
00423-Fancy Cat Sticker
Size: 14.8cmX21cm
Weight: 25g
Stock: 4
RM 10.00
00411-Treble Love Wall Sticker
Size: 57cm x 43cm
Weight: 40g
RM 19.90
00226-Musical Flowers Stickers
Size: 14.5cmX21cm
Weight: 28g
Stock: 3
RM 9.90
00225-Musical Monkey Sticker
Size: 14.5cmX21cm
Weight: 28g
Stock: 25
RM 9.90
00224-Musical Clothing Stickers
Size: 11cmX16cm
Weight: 12g
Stock: 33
RM 8.90
00223-Piano Skeleton Sticker
Size: 12cmX16cm
Weight: 12g
Stock: 13
RM 8.90
00222-KTV Musical Sticker
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Weight: 10g
Stock: 24
RM 4.00
00221-Musical Instruments Sticker
Size: 7cmX16cm
Weight: 10g
Stock: 17
RM 4.00
00220-Skeleton Musical Sticker
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Weight: 10g
Stock: 4
RM 4.00
00219-Musical Kitten Stickers
Size: 8cmX9cm
Weight: 8g
Stock: 5
RM 4.00
00196-Glowing Sticker
Size: 12.5cmX115cm
Weight: 12g
Stock: 7
RM 15.00
00045-Musical Sticker
Weight: 5g
RM 9.90
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How Air Filtration Takes Place in an Air Compressor – 3 Stage Process
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Air is the fuel of an air compressor – not literally, but it does make the air compressor what it is. The velocity and the pressure of the air are used by the compressor in performing the functions that the compressor is made for. The quality of air that is used by the air compressor should therefore be good. The air being pulled in by the compressor should be free of dirt and contaminants.
But natural air is generally not free of contaminants. That is why filtration is important. Air filtration is a 3 step process. In fact passing all the three stages is necessary for effective filtration. At each step, certain contaminants get filtered and collected on individual fibers in the filter. So, what are these three steps? Let us read:
Direct Interception: In direct interception, the particles that are larger than the mean pore size are filtered. These simply impact directly onto fiber matrix surface.
Inertial Impaction: In this step the particles that are less than 2 microns penetrate beyond the filter but are not allowed to go further than that by the pathway within the media and get captured by the fibers.
Diffusion (Brownian Motion)
In this step, the smallest particles of dirt and contaminants – those that are .1 to .2 microns are filtered. Since these particles are very tiny, they move in a random manner in the air. Since these particles are small, their motion is violent. This leads to collision with the fiber matrix.
All in all, air filtration makes sure that the air that is being used in air compressors is clean and fit for use. Imagine unfiltered air in oxygen cylinders – how life threatening it can be! The three listed steps ensure that the air is absolutely free of any contamination that can be harmful for humans and/or the environment.
Need for Filtration The process of filtration may look simple; however, is an elaborate and complex process that is vital for efficient functioning of the compressor. The need for filtration arises because if dirt and contaminants are allowed to enter the compressor, there will be increased chance of damage.
When contaminants settle on various parts of the compressor, they reduce the efficiency. The result is that the air compressor ends up eating more power and generates less energy. This forms a vicious circle and the end result is that the compressor becomes useless.
Knowing when and how to clean the compressor as well as when to get the filters replaced is important in maintaining compressor efficiency. Depending on the type of compressor that you are using, the filtration process may vary a bit. Though all in all, the above three steps make the gist of how air gets filtered.
But natural air is generally not free of contaminants. That is why filtration is important. Air filtration is a 3 step process. In fact passing all the three stages is necessary for effective filtration. At each step, certain contaminants get filtered and collected on individual fibers in the filter. So, what are these three steps? Let us read:
Direct Interception: In direct interception, the particles that are larger than the mean pore size are filtered. These simply impact directly onto fiber matrix surface.
Inertial Impaction: In this step the particles that are less than 2 microns penetrate beyond the filter but are not allowed to go further than that by the pathway within the media and get captured by the fibers.
Diffusion (Brownian Motion)
In this step, the smallest particles of dirt and contaminants – those that are .1 to .2 microns are filtered. Since these particles are very tiny, they move in a random manner in the air. Since these particles are small, their motion is violent. This leads to collision with the fiber matrix.
All in all, air filtration makes sure that the air that is being used in air compressors is clean and fit for use. Imagine unfiltered air in oxygen cylinders – how life threatening it can be! The three listed steps ensure that the air is absolutely free of any contamination that can be harmful for humans and/or the environment.
Need for Filtration The process of filtration may look simple; however, is an elaborate and complex process that is vital for efficient functioning of the compressor. The need for filtration arises because if dirt and contaminants are allowed to enter the compressor, there will be increased chance of damage.
When contaminants settle on various parts of the compressor, they reduce the efficiency. The result is that the air compressor ends up eating more power and generates less energy. This forms a vicious circle and the end result is that the compressor becomes useless.
Knowing when and how to clean the compressor as well as when to get the filters replaced is important in maintaining compressor efficiency. Depending on the type of compressor that you are using, the filtration process may vary a bit. Though all in all, the above three steps make the gist of how air gets filtered.
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Dock Maintenance Repair
Docks are magnets for trash, dirt and junk. They need to be cleaned and maintained. Call us, at 651-683-0307, to upgrade, refurbish, repair or maintain your loading dock equipment.
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Exams and Tests
Asthma is generally determined by observation during a physical examination, medical history and family allergic disease. Laboratory tests and x-rays studies may eliminate identification of other diseases. The doctor or nurse will use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs. Wheezing or other asthma-related sounds may be heard (Asperen).
Tests that may be ordered include:
• Allergy testing - skin or a blood test to see if a person with asthma is
allergic to certain substances
• Arterial blood gas (usually only done is you’re having a
severe asthma attack)
• Chest x-ray
• Lung function tests, including peak flow measurements (Nowak RM).
An attack may begin gradually or abruptly and is often preceded by an upper respiratory infection. Typically an attack begins with signs of air hunger; yawning; sighing; shortness of breath; wheezing; hacking, and a productive cough (Mayo Clinic Staff).
Management of asthma in children is based on four stages of severity: intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent, and severe persistent. Intermittent asthma include symptoms that occur less than once a week, brief exacerbations from a few hours to a few days, night-time episodes that occur less than twice a month, and normal lung function between exacerbations. Mild persistent is characterized by symptoms that occur more than once a week, but less than once a day and night-time episodes that occur more often than twice a month. Moderate persistent severity is manifested by daily symptoms with exacerbations that affect daily activities and sleep. Sever persistent is characterized by continuous symptoms that limit physical activities, frequent exacerbations and night-time episodes (Asperen).
Treatment
The goals of treatment are:
• Control airway swelling.
• Stay away from substances that trigger your symptoms.
• Help you to be able to do normal activities without
asthma symptoms.
You and your doctor should work as a team to manage
your asthma. Follow your doctor's instructions on taking
medicines, eliminating asthma triggers, and monitoring symptoms (Nowak RM).
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Age-specific management of asthma in children
The medical definition of asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results can be triggered by breathing in substances called allergens or triggers (Mayo Clinic Staff). Common asthma triggers include:
• Animals (pet hair or dander)
• Dust mites
• Certain medicines (aspirin and other NSAIDS)
• Changes in weather (most often cold weather)
• Chemicals in the air or in food
• Exercise
• Mold
• Pollen
• Respiratory infections, such as the common cold
• Strong emotions (stress)
• Tobacco smoke (Mayo Clinic Staff)
The inflammation causes symptoms associated with obstructive airflow, wheezing, and irritated cough that is common. Asthma is caused by inflammation (swelling) in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the lining of the air passages swells and the muscles surrounding the airways become tight (Nowak RM). This reduces the amount of air that can pass through the airway resulting from bronchial smooth muscle spasm, or inflammation of the bronchial wall or excessive production of mucus. Asthma in children is often confused with acute middle and lower respiratory tract infections. Onset usually occurs between 3 and 8 years of age (Asperen).
these are not pretty metaphors
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these are not pretty metaphors
the light they paint us in is not
flattering,
fluorescent and stark, adding weight
under our eyes
and meanness to the curves
of our
mouths.
i’m sorry, but
if we spend the night together,
it’s over for me. nothing i can do.
i don’t make
the rules. i just open my eyes
groggy, and there you are,
framed by the shuttered window
as if you’d planned it.
you probably thought
you were waking up
a girl,
not a bear trap or a land mine
or a gasping mouth
with too many words
to fit inside,
and i almost wish
i could’ve warned you
about that.
you see,
i write like i wanna be fucked and i
fuck like i wanna be loved
and i love
like i want
to be swallowed
whole.
that’s why every boy
i have ever kissed
has had the hungriest eyes.
look i really
like you
and i might be in too deep.
i am an army of ticks
and your skin
is so soft
.
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Is Gluten Free for Me?
Gluten free diets have skyrocketed in popularity this past year. It has entailed much controversy. Gluten free diets claim to be the key to everyone’s diet success yet has also labeled the largest fad diet of the decade. Before hoping on the gluten free bandwagon or totally ranting on it, take some time to understand gluten and why people are trying to cut it from their diets.
What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Products such as noodles, cereal, and bread hold together and keep their shape through the power of this protein ("What Is Gluten? - Celiac Disease Foundation")
Why is gluten bad?
The thought that gluten is harmful to everyone is a common misconception. Gluten has a different affect on each individual and it is quite unlikely that you need to go completely gluten free. The only people who truly cannot have gluten are those with celiac disease.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the small intestines during the digestion of gluten. Not to worry though only about 1 in every 100 people have celiac disease; however, celiac disease is a
very serious issue and without treatment can cause serous damage. Avoid self-diagnosis and treatment. The best way to go about treating it is to maintain a regular diet and go to the doctor as soon as possible. Their blood tests can determine if this disease is present. They then will help cut this part out of the diet without sacrificing other essential vitamins and minerals ("What Is Celiac Disease? - Celiac Disease Foundation").
The other more likely reason to cut gluten from a diet is due to gluten sensitivity. About 1 in every 20 people suffers from gluten sensitivity on some. This is a less serious non celiac disease that would also cause you to benefit from dropping gluten. The best way in this situation or just out of curiosity about gluten’s affects is to try going gluten free for thirty days ("Why Going Gluten Free Can Be Unhealthy").
What are the symptoms of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity?
Many of the symptoms are general such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, anemia, irritability, mouth ulcers, and irritated skin rashes. If these symptoms are present, consult a doctor.
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Living rooms are often a gathering place that revolves around conversation and other activities. To pick this lively mood, look back to the warm colors such as reds and yellows. A very popular combination now is taking a darker shade of red and letting furniture accent the walls by having them be a neutral color such as brown.
Offices are a place to concentrate and focus on the materials you need to complete. As we stated before, green is a good color to keep a peace setting and help maintain concentration. Another way to go would be the modern sophisticated look by blending white, gray, and black together through paint and furniture. For this look, consider buying furniture that has a steal accent. This will create the firm professional business look you are striving to obtain ("Using Color Psychology to Create an Emotionally Healthy Home").
A final tip is to keep in mind that the color affects not only emotions but also how large the room appears. Darker colors make the room feel smaller because its darkness seemingly draws things together. On the contrary, lighter colors brighten up a room making it feel more spacious. This rule does not only affects walls but also ceilings. The reason people typically leave their ceilings white is to make the ceiling appear taller ("Room Color and How It Affects Your Mood").
We hope that this advice brings excitement, relaxation, concentration, and energy wherever you need it. Good luck coming up with color combinations that best suit you! Have fun and paint the mood!
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Free Stuff Friday's
Free Music
http://scottdavidarcher.bandcamp.com/
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Free Stuff Friday's
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One of the true stars of CES 2014, the Pebble Steel second generation smartwatch has been hailed as one the year's first exciting releases ahead of its January 28th launch.
Plugged as the world's first internet-enabled toothbrush, Kolibree monitors and compares your daily brushing, alongside recommending brushing techniques.
Monitor the temperature of your food as it cooks from up to 150 feet away, helping you to work out when it's been perfectly cooked.
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Lilith (Hebrew: לילית; lilt) is a Hebrew name for a figure in Jewish mythology, developed earliest in the Babylonian Talmud, who is generally thought to be in part derived from a historically far earlier class of female demons Līlīṯu in Mesopotamian Religion, found in Cuneiform texts of Sumer, Akkad, Assyria and Babylonia.
Evidence in later Jewish materials is plentiful, but little information has been found relating to the original Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian view of these demons. The relevance of two sources previously used to connect the Jewish Lilith to an Akkadian Lilitu—the Gilgamesh appendix and the Arslan Tash amulets—are now both disputed by recent scholarship. The two problematic sources are discussed below.
The Hebrew term Lilith or "Lilit" (translated as "night creatures", "night monster", "night hag", or "screech owl") first occurs in Isaiah 34:14, either singular or plural according to variations in the earliest manuscripts, though in a list of animals. In the Dead Sea Scrolls Songs of the Sage the term first occurs in a list of monsters. In Jewish magical inscriptions on bowls and amulets from the 6th century CE onwards, Lilith is identified as a female demon and the first visual depictions appear.
In Jewish folklore, from the 8th–10th century Alphabet of Ben Sira onwards, Lilith becomes Adam's first wife, who was created at the same time (Rosh Hashanah) and from the same earth as Adam. This contrasts with Eve, who was created from one of Adam's ribs. The legend was greatly developed during the Middle Ages, in the tradition of Aggadic midrashim, the Zohar, and Jewish mysticism.[3] For example, in the 13th century writings of Rabbi Isaac ben Jacob ha-Cohen, Lilith left Adam after she refused to become subservient to him and then would not return to the Garden of Eden after she coupled with the archangel Samael.[4] The resulting Lilith legend is still commonly used as source material in modern Western culture, literature, occultism, fantasy, and horror.
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Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte or, colloquially, Santa Muerte (Spanish for Our Lady of the Holy Death), is a female folk saint venerated primarily in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. A personification of death, she is associated with healing, protection, and safe delivery to the afterlife by her devotees. Despite opposition by the Catholic Church, her cult arose from popular Mexican folk belief, a syncretism between indigenous Mesoamerican and Spanish Catholic beliefs and practices. Since the pre-Columbian era Mexican culture has maintained a certain reverence towards death, which can be seen in the widespread commemoration of the syncretic Day of the Dead. Elements of that celebration include the use of skeletons to remind people of their mortality. The worship is condemned by the Catholic Church in Mexico as invalid, but it is firmly entrenched among Mexico's lower working classes and various elements of society deemed as "outcasts".
Santa Muerte generally appears as a female skeletal figure, clad in a long robe and holding one or more objects, usually a scythe and a globe. Her robe can be of any color, as more specific images of the figure vary widely from devotee to devotee and according to the rite being performed or the petition being made. As the worship of Santa Muerte was clandestine until the 20th century, most prayers and other rites have been traditionally performed privately in the home. However, since the beginning of the 21st century, worship has become more public, especially in Mexico City after Enriqueta Romero initiated her famous Mexico City shrine in 2001.The number of believers in Santa Muerte has grown over the past ten to twenty years, to several million followers in Mexico, the United States, and parts of Central America. Santa Muerte has similar male counterparts in the Americas, such as the skeletal folk saints San La Muerte of Argentina and Rey Pascual of Guatemala.
