Ecology and Fashion Win as Mink Changes Its Stripes
A New York fashion feature links mink farming to conservation debates. Designers promote ranch-bred mink with stenciled prints to imitate endangered species while industry spokespeople stress controlled hunting and sustainable yields. The piece highlights eco-friendly collections, including leopard and giraffe patterns, and notes mixed conservationist responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Kaplan
William Rayner
Ben Kahn
Harry Belafonte
Win at Bridge Bidding Hazards Of Blackwood By Oswald & James Jacoby
The article discusses strategic risks of Blackwood style bids in bridge games authored by Oswald and James Jacoby. It analyzes common missteps and suggests safer alternatives to navigate key signaling and slam attempts.
Slipcovers for patio directors chairs boost outdoor entertaining
Readers can fashion matching slipcovers for patio directors chairs using a versatile 50 50 Fortres and cotton fabric. The fabric is machine washable, durable, and soil resistant, with a selection of designs. One yard covers each chair in 48 inch width, with Velcro tabs to hold the cover in place.
How to recover directors chairs with Velcro and paint
Instructions describe finishing the back cover to width, cutting seat margins for overlap, applying vertical Velcro strips to backs and seat, and attaching corresponding strips to new fabric so the cover can turn under. Alternatives include sewing the new cover to the old or replacing the old cover and ensuring fabric strength. Spray paint can coordinate wood with fabric.
Blackwood bids spark debate over power and judgment in bridge
Oswald and Jim discuss the Blackwood convention in bridge noting its simplicity and authority while debating a match point deal. They analyze how North and South could have reached six no trump or six spades and the impact of premature calls on the slam.
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Oswald
Jim
South
North
Orth
Polly's pointers and household tips from a reader
Dear Polly offers rust removal for cupcake pans using fine steel wool and lard, plus baking to seal. Advice includes drying thoroughly, using paper muffin cups, and substituting cooking oil if desired. Additional notes cover preserving worn leather purses and curling baby hair with tissue.
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Polly
Mary S
Donna
Ida
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