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Frederic Chopin Museum
#About the Interactive Museum in Memory of the Genius Polish Pianist
The Frederic Chopin Museum (Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina) is dedicated to a cultural hero, a source of pride for Warsaw and the whole Polish nation. It represents a wide variety of items that have been collected in the 1930's, while the greatest composer in the history of Poland was still alive.
The museum, considered today one of the more modern museums in Europe, displays items through technological attractions, and showcases the life, history and works of the composer known for the Polonaise, the Minuets and his beloved waltzes. The museum gives a glimpse into the world of one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period, and visitors feel like Chopin's guests. Visitors can experience the short but impressive course of his life and hear his works in an experiential way.
The museum has collected many items from Chopin's life, the largest Chopin collection in the world, that began being assembled in 1934, and continues to grow today. Over 5,000 items here are connected to Chopin, such as statues, paintings and photos of him, sheet music, letters, authentic trinkets and souvenirs, hand-written documents by Chopin, personal belongings that he used in his daily life, and even his last piano, from the 1940's.
Among the more sentimental items, there are photos of Chopin in his PJ's, photos of his last moments while laying down on his deathbed, curls from the genius's hair, and dried flowers that had been kept from his sickbed.
On Sundays entrance is free.
The museum hosts many concerts and recitals. Take a look at the schedule on the museum website linked below.
A Closer Look at the Museum:
https://youtu.be/HBFQv2kxVE0
Chopin's Ballade in G minor from the film "The Pianist":
https://youtu.be/jHfQCfUTlXE
Waltz to Chopin's "Spring":
https://youtu.be/Mo2BbAS_4bs
Goulandris Museum
#About the Museum that Displays Art from the Cycladic Islands
The Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum that presents mostly the ancient art of the people of the Cycladic Islands. These are Greek Islands located in the Aegean Sea, these comprise of more than 200 islands, their art is interesting and unique to its era.
The archeological finds here demonstrate the quality of the ancient Cycladic culture, who, from 3200 BC up to 2000 BC flourished on these islands. The findings here include about 200 objects from a couple of collectors named Nicolas and Aikaterini Goulandris. The museum, as you probably understand, is named after this couple.
The Cycladic collections, the most important in the museum, mainly include stone figures, stone utensils, and ceramics from the 3rd century BC. The main features are the Cycladic statues, recognized by their white body figures and their angular faces, without eyes.
The four floors of the museum are divided by periods, and only some of the floors are dedicated to art from the Cycladic Islands. The upper floors include ancient Greek art and reliefs from the former civilizations of Cyprus.
In the museum you can see Greek Amphorae and vases, ancient and beautiful that usually include drawn figures in the colors red and black. Near them you can see cylindrical stone beads from the 4th century BC, ceramic jars from the 13th century BC, a two-neck drinking container from Cyprus from the 3rd century BC, and more.
If you will exit to the beautiful garden you will see, adjacent to the beautiful museum building the Stathatos Mansion. This building is designed in the neo-classical style at the end of the 19th century, by the famous architect Ernst Ziller. Today this is a wing in the museum, where the museum offices are located, and also hosts some temporary exhibits.
Entrance for anyone under the age of 19, or anyone with disabilities enters for free.
On Mondays, entrance is free to all visitors.
Souvenirs at the souvenir shop in the museum are very expensive. You can purchase imitations of Cycladic sculptures at a much lower price at souvenir shops in the Plaka district.
https://youtu.be/CfutABp9C8w
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
#About the Museum Named Poland
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich), also known as the Polish Museum, is a museum that tells the history of the Jews in Poland, from the first immigration to Poland, to present day.
The museum was built in what was the only area in the former Jewish Quarter that was left without construction. Here, in the past, the Warsaw Ghetto was situated, right at the site where the Judenrat headquarters stood during the war. It is right next to Anielewicz Street and opposite the monument of the sculptor Nathan Rapaport, in memory of the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto.
Even if the museum dedicates a significant part to the Holocaust, it also deals quite a bit with other periods in the history of the connection between the Jews and Poland. In fact, the museum tells about the history of Polish Jewry, starting in the 13th century, and does it right through innovative technology that creates interest.
Although it has an interactive part, which offers activities with computer screens, the museum is not really intended for young children.
#Museum Exhibits
The museum has a permanent exhibition that presents 1,000 years of Jewish history, formerly the largest Jewish community in the world.
The permanent exhibition is divided into 8 spaces representing different historical periods, beginning with the Middle Ages of Polish Jewry, the Jews in the Polish-Lithuanian Union, the Second Polish Republic, the Holocaust and the postwar period.
Here are the museum's wings:
Forest - the escape of the Jews from persecution in Western Europe to Poland, which was the largest house for Jews in Europe.
Middle Ages- the first Jewish settlers in Poland. Descriptions of Abraham ben Jacob, from the 10th century of the Polish state under the first ruler of Yashko, the first ruler of Poland.
Golden Age - in the 15th and 16th centuries, the rich culture of Polish Jewry, which enjoyed religious tolerance, and developed. It ended with the pogroms of the Khmelnytsky revolt, which is represented as a symbolic flame of fire.
Towards a State - In the 17th and 18th centuries, typical suburbs develope near cities with a Jewish majority.
Modernity - Polish Jewry divided in the 19th century succeeds in the industrial revolution in Poland, developing and meeting modern anti-Semitism, which will accompany them from here.
The Street - Between the two world wars, the second golden age of Polish Jewry was created, and a developed Jewish culture was created in Poland.
Holocaust - the horrors of the Holocaust, which puts the Jews of Warsaw in Ghettos and annihilates 90% of Polish Jewry.
Post-War - after 1945, with the departure of most Holocaust survivors from Poland, the Soviet takeover and the anti-Semitic campaign sponsored by the Communist authorities, until the end of communism and the revival of the small Jewish community in Poland.
Admission to the museum on Thursdays is free.
Entrance is until 4:00 pm.
The tour lasts about two hours.
https://youtu.be/vnJophbUnDg
The National Museum in Warsaw
#About Poland's Main Art Museum
The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie) presents a huge number of items, approximately 830,000, and a variety of exhibitions dealing with ancient Egyptian art, early Egyptian art, medieval art, decorative art and more. The museum also has a number of exhibits related to Jewish culture and history.
Among the items you can see here are paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, coins and more. The museum was originally founded in 1862 and is now considered one of the oldest museums in the country. It has 7 permanent exhibitions and quite a few changing exhibitions.
The museum's large building was built in the early 1930's in an Italian Fascist style. In the courtyard, you will be greeted by the museum fountain. Many visitors come to the museum every day, including schoolchildren and students.
Be sure to pay particular attention to the museum's real gem, the work of Polish national artist Jan Matyko, "The Battle of Grunewald," of 1878, which describes the Polish victory over the Teutons. You cannot miss the painting because of its sheer size, about ten meters wide and about four meters high.
On Thursdays, entrance is free between 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
https://youtu.be/UAZIAYDDydI
Civic Aquarium of Milan
#The Civic Aquarium of Milan
The Civic Aquarium of Milan (Acquario Civico di Milano) is situated near the Sempione Park, it is an aquarium with a large variety of fish, tropical fish, amphibians, freshwater fish, sharks and marine life, such as various kinds of crabs and sea turtles. They were gathered from the depths of the sea near Italy, from all over the Mediterranean and from all over the world.
The aquarium is one of the largest in Italy. Dozens of large aquariums and ponds where different species of fish are displayed from different corners of the world. There are rare fish brought from seas far away, like the Red Sea. A transparent tunnel allows visitors to see all the fish and sea creatures on all sides and it simulates walking deep in the sea.
A special experience to see in the aquarium in Milan is how they feed the various animals and to receive guidance and explanations about the lives of the various water creatures.
The Milan Aquarium opened in 1906, in honor of the World Fair that took place in the city. This makes it the third oldest aquarium in Europe and one of the oldest in the world.
Entrance is free on the first Sunday of each month, and on Tuesdays from 2 pm.
https://youtu.be/d9GEVrkMhro
#About the Library that is Not Really Just a Library
In 1903, Henry Huntington bought a large and active farm in San Marino. After his death it became the Huntington Library, a real institution in Los Angeles. This is a rare combination of a wonderful library, a charming art museum, a stunning furniture collection and great botanical gardens.
The library contains, among other things, a fascinating collection of ancient books, rare translations, manuscripts, special editions and antiques, which every book lover will enjoy seeing.
There are books from different periods - from the Middle Ages through 19th century literature. They are divided into three sections - astronomy books, physics books, and in a common hall - books of biology and medicine, some of them filled with charming illustrations, as was popular in the second half of the 20th century.
The museum features works by European artists from the 18th and 19th centuries and a plethora of American art from the 17th century to modern American art. There is also a scientific display of ideas that changed the world and more.
The furniture shown here is from the rich and diverse collection of furniture by Charles and Henry Green. Apart from the furniture you can see here, are chandeliers, lamps, carpets and more.
In the museum's famous botanical gardens you can enjoy a charming range of over 14,000 trees and a variety of wonderful plants and flowers and landscaped gardens. Pay particular attention to the desert garden, the Chinese Garden and the spectacular Japanese Garden. They cover an area of 120 acres. Apart from these gardens and the Zen garden, there are many landscaped gardens, including a Shakespearean garden, a rose garden, an Australian garden, an herb garden and even a miniature jungle with tiny bonsai trees.
On the first Thursday of every month the entrance is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance on the site below.
https://youtu.be/-o5vgyk8L_0
A Stroll Through the Huntington Library Botanical Gardens:
https://youtu.be/3MF4E753ups
#About the Museum at the House of the Artist
Museo Sorolla is dedicated to one of the greatest painters of Spain from the 20th century. It is located in the house of the artist himself. On the main floor of the museum you can also see Sorolla's studio.
Sorolla, of the greatest painters in Spain in the 20th century, received his fame thanks to a series of beautiful paintings, some great portraits, historical paintings, and landscapes. Diversity is also in the style and character of these paintings.
Though the collection is displayed in the house of Sorolla and shows mostly his works, there are also works in the fields of sculptor, ceramics, design, furniture, and jewelry. Outside the house you can see the nice gardens where the artist himself lived during his last years.
Entrance is free for anyone under the age of 18, and adults older than 65 years old.
https://youtu.be/NpramEoWj38
Art that Can Be Seen Here:
https://youtu.be/SXh-oTVPt4w
Museo de America
#About the Musem for American Cultures
The impressive two-story museum, built of all red bricks, is the Museo de America. This museum is organized by categories, dedicated to the cultures that were on the American continent, until Spain reached them.
Some see an irony in a museum by the empire that destroyed ancient and advanced cultures, and now boasts about the achievements of exactly those cultures. It has to be said that next to the impressive displays of archeological and ethnographic findings, there is an impressive survey of the complicated past and the history of Spain and the tribes that ruled America for many years.
In the museum there are many views of the different cultures and tribes of America. Over 2,500 items are displayed in the two floors of the museum, with information, models, maps, and different orienting factors. The division and display here include the historical aspect, geographical, religious, artistic, and cultural.
Some of the displayed items are very impressive. From the painting "Conquering of Mexico" from the 17th century, and the cultural treasures of Los Quimbayas, that the Spanish took from Columbia. The stone plates of the Maya, and the manuscript of Cortesano, that is considered a rare manuscript from the Maya culture, and a highly important historical item.
Entrance on Sundays is free of charge.
https://youtu.be/WdZj-1hl6x4
A 360-Degree Visit to the Museum:
https://youtu.be/595UuouSsgU
Temple of Olympian Zeus
#About the Remains of the Impressive Temple for Zeus
When the Temple of Olympian Zeus was completed, it was larger than the Parthenon on the Acropolis, and was considered the biggest temple in Ancient Greece. Today there are only 15 columns visible, but they are still impressive and give a sample to the size and grandeur of the temple.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus went through many stages of construction and pauses. Its building began in the year 515 BC, and was completed in the 2nd century AD, during the Roman rule. According to those architectural times, the temple had 104 impressive Corinthian columns, tall and fancy.
Like the Arch of Hadrian nearby, the Temple of Olympian Zeus owes its completion for the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in Athens, during the Roman rule over Greece. And so the building was complete right before his historic visit.
Today, visitors at the site can see mostly the remains of the massive buildings, and imagine how it looked in the old days, a structure that was larger than the Parthenon, and the largest temple in all of Greece.
In the area around of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, are a number of monumental and historic building, like the Arch of Hadrian, 18 meters tall, was also erected for the visit of Hadrian in Athens, the public Roman Bath House, and a few Roman temples.
#The History of the Temple of Olympian Zeus
The building of the Temple of Olympian Zeus began during the reign of Peisistratus around the year 515 BC. Initially, for a few years, the building was going smoothly and without issues. However pretty soon the building was halted, when Hippias, son of the tyrant, was exiled.
More than 300 years later, in 175 BC, the work continued. This was during the rule of the Hellenistic Syrian King, Antiochus IV Epiphanes. For the planning of the temple, the Roman architect was appointed, Cossutius. However, 11 years later when Antiochus died, the building was halted once more.
Again 300 years passed, until, before Hadrian's visit to Athens in the 2nd century, the building was completed. This is when the temple was dedicated to Olympian Zeus.
Researchers are certain that an earthquake started the deterioration of the temple, at a later period. In the Middle Ages and in later periods, the temple was torn apart, with many of its stones being taken and used elsewhere.
#Architecture of the Temple of Olympian Zeus
The original dimensions of the Temple of Olympian Zeus were 96 by 40 meters. Out of the 104 original columns, 15 are left standing, and one laying on the ground. The size of the columns are a little over 17 meters, with a 2-meter circumference.
Originally, these columns surrounded a central inner room where large statues were located. The marble inside that was used for the building of the temple was brought from Mount Pentelus.
In the last week of September, the entrance is free.
On Sundays between November 1st and March 31st, the entrance is free.
https://youtu.be/Qx-jhn3K96g
Another Look:
https://youtu.be/aqABael4TRo
Maybe this is How it Once Looked:
https://youtu.be/nfKcq9pGJTo
Dionysus Theater
#About the Ruins of the European Theater on the Foothills of the Acropolis
On the southern foothills of the Acropolis is the Dionysus Theater, and not far away is another theater, of Herodes Atticus.
When the Dionysus Theater was built, in the 4th century BC, it was built instead of an older theater that stood here. Today, only 20 rows have survived, less than a third of the original amount, which was 64 rows. In ancient times, this was a place to come and see plays, the theater could fit about 15,000 people, and it is estimated that about 17,000 would sit here at one point.
The Dionysus Theater had a role in the history of theater. Right here, in the ancient theater over which it was built, the greatest Greek classic dramas were performed, by Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides and Aristophanes. In the first rows used to sit the city's dignitaries, and here some of the most famous plays were performed.
In the Roman period a new stage was built here, and even a paved area for a band. If you look through the rows of the ancient theater, you will find a seat that is decorated differently from the rest, in one of the first rows of the theater. This was the seat for the Priest of Dionysus, during the Roman rule of Athens.
The theater in the past had a covered roof made of wood, that seems to have been damaged during a fire. Either way, today both ancient theaters are used for open-air concerts, under the bright sky.
The same entry ticket can also be used for the Acropolis and a number of other sites, besides the Dionysus Theater, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, and more.
The entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month, except during tourist season (July-September), they the free entrance is actually on the second Sunday of every month. Also, every Sunday between November 1st and March 31st the entrance is also free.
#Opening Hours
Summer months - 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Winter months - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://youtu.be/jIfLahibHxo
#About the Market Area and the Political Center of Ancient Athens
The Ancient Agora was a market, and the main political center of ancient Athens. Here were the main merchant stores in Athens, and here big events in history occurred.
In the Agora, the center of social, cultural and political life of the city, where the schools of the biggest philosophers. One of them was lead by Socrates, and where Paul the Apostle lectured about Christianity in 49 BC. Here the famous Athens democracy was born, and nearby were theaters where the Greek tragedies evolved, the parents and grandparents of plays and movies, up to this day.
One of the main locations in the Agora, north of the Acropolis and west of Plaka, is the Hephaisteion Temple, dedicated to the Greek god of blacksmiths. This temple was built in 449 BC and is the best-preserved temple in Athens.
Not far, you can see the Stoa of Attalos, and the Church of the Holy Apostles, built in the 11th century, in dedication to Paul the Apostle.
In the museum in the Ancient Agora you can see many findings from the market throughout the years.
#What is the Greek Agora?
The Agora in Ancient Greece was a place where the locals gathered, and those from elsewhere, like all main cities of the time, to shop, tour, gossip, and hear the news.
In the Greek Agora, between shopping and conversations, assemblies and preaching, ideas were always being starts, fights, and makeups. Here was the center of town, and the main place where you can reach interesting people.
The entrance ticket into the Acropolis, beyond entrance into all the sites at the location, also a few other sites in the area, like the Acropolis, the Museum of Archeology of Karamissos, and more.
Entrance is free on the first Sunday of each month. During the tourist season (July-September), entrance is actually free on the second Sunday of each month. Additionally, between November 1st and March 31st, the entrance is free on every Sunday of the month.
A Visit:
https://youtu.be/dPTs2Yu8k_k
An Explanation in English:
https://youtu.be/swVFXvplfDA
#About the Museum of History and Culture of Greece
The Benaki Museum is a real gem, showing Greece and its historical and cultural development. The museum's collection offers a great view of the history of Greece and covers various aspects of Greek history and culture.
The findings here are presented floor by floor, according to the order of the periods. They begin with the prehistoric and modern times, through the Roman and Byzantine culture and the fall of Constantinople, Greece's struggle for independence and democracy in the 19th and 20th centuries and up to the present.
There are a wealth of fascinating exhibits, including spectacular and historic mosaics, antique jewelry and a costume exhibition from all over Greece, considered a unique collection.
Founded in 1930 by a Greek collector named Arthur Benaki of Alexandria, the museum is housed in an impressive building with a fine art shop and café, offering a magnificent view of Athens.
On Thursdays the entrance is free, except for the changing exhibitions. Every Wednesday there is a free entrance to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Under 22 - Free entrance.
https://youtu.be/sfWduV4zwcg
https://youtu.be/BoRsE9XNYKg
Roman Agora of Athens
#About the Roman Agora
The Roman Agora of Athens, or the Roman Forum as it is sometimes called, is located near the tower of spirits in the ancient Agora. This agora was built by the Romans who ruled here, as a continuation of the original agora, which, during Roman rule in Athens, became an archaeological garden and a kind of antiquities museum.
As in the ancient Agora, the Roman market here was a center for the city's residents at the time, where a large part of the commercial and social life of the city took place.
The Roman Agora was smaller than the ancient Greek Agora. It was built in 11 BC, in the style of Dori. These were Julius Caesar and other Roman leaders who ruled Athens and built not only their agora but also a number of buildings and monuments in the ancient Agora and the Acropolis.
The market of the Agora was allocated by the Romans a large open area, surrounded by a row of columns. On its eastern side was a boulevard of shops with a fountain on its southern side. The Roman Agora had access to public services.
Unfortunately, it is not possible today to see much of the Roman Agora in Athens, since most of the buildings built there were completely or mostly destroyed. In some cases, they were destroyed in order to build magnificent structures and temples in later periods.
The same entrance ticket is used both for the Acropolis and for the entrance to several other sites in the area, including the ancient agora, the Roman Agora, the archaeological museum of Karameikos and more.
The entrance is free on the first Sunday of each month.
A Closer Look at the Roman Agora of Athens:
https://youtu.be/SVSXnan0yME
What the Agora Seemed to be in Ancient Times:
https://youtu.be/NHtiA-8eGDY
Wilanów Palace
#About the Luxurious Royal Palace
Wilanów Palace is one of the must-see sites, especially for palace enthusiasts. There are no words, it is truly one of the most beautiful places in Warsaw. Maybe that's why it's considered the local Versailles Palace. Though this is a much smaller palace than Versailles, it is still very impressive and full of grandeur. After all, Wilanów Palace was the King of Poland's summer palace.
The Palace was originally built for the King John III Sobieski, who saved Poland from the Turkish in the 16th century. The building was built between the 17th century, and finished around the 19th century. It was used as a summer palace for the King. After the King's death, the palace was inherited by his sons, and later to a Royal family.
At the beginning of the 19th century, it was the first museum in Poland and displayed artifacts from Italy. Until today there is a collection of Italian items, hunting gear, photos, art pieces, original paintings, furniture, clothing, and more.
Notice the wide gardens around the palace, the traditional Baroque parts, and an English park with Japanese influences. Beyond the park are a lake, a maze, and a few decorative buildings. You are welcome to wander around, and you can rent boats and float around the lake.
On Thursdays entrance into the palace and gardens are free. Anyways, try getting here at least half an hour before opening, get tickets in the yellow stall in front of the entrance, and stand in the line to enter the palace.
Entrance into the palace begins at 3:30 pm.
A View from Above:
https://youtu.be/f7Mc04XQMPs
A Closer Look at the Palace:
https://youtu.be/q4WIfEB-TmQ
Sforzesco Castle
#The Castle in the Heart of Milan and the Old Art Museums
Sforzesco Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a huge medieval castle. This is an Italian noble house where dukes and rulers of the city nobility lived in the past.
The magnificent fortress of our time is a 100-year-old reconstruction of the great Renaissance fortress built around 1450 by Francesco Sforza. The Sforza family was one of the prominent aristocratic families living in Renaissance Milan. The castle is named after the family, The Sforzesco Castle.
Legend has it that Leonardo da Vinci himself was involved in the design of the building. Some claim that the painter and sculptor Michelangelo was one of the contributors to the design of the magnificent structure of the castle.
In any event, the rulers of the area and the city of Milan once lived in the fortress. Over the 500 years of its existence, it served faithfully the many rulers here, starting with the founders of Sforza, with each generations leaving their mark in turn. Its enormous splendor, over time, became a showcase of these nobles, to demonstrate power and prestige.
One of the most famous tenants who lived in the castle was Ludovico Sforza, who was the patron of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. This wealthy nobleman, together with his wife Beatrice, had assembled a rich and magnificent variety of pieces of art and expensive and impeccable furniture in the castle.
And so, in addition to the impressive medieval castle, there are now varied and wonderful museums. There are 12 different museums here, which show collections of art based on the works collected here from the previous centuries and were the basis for the huge collection currently displayed in the castle. These are the works of the greatest artists in Italy, from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
After exploring the majestic citadel and seeing the treasures of the museums, you can go out and breathe fresh air in the inner courtyards of the castle. Wander around the magnificent gardens around it, or head out to the big park surrounding the fort. Some of the stylish and well-kept gardens around it are not just grand gardens, but real botanical gardens, with a huge variety of plants and flowers from all around the world.
What you can see here in the huge fortress are some of the most important museums in Italy. Among them are the Prehistory Museum, the Museum of Ancient and Medieval Art, the Museum of Applied Art and the Museum of Historical Instruments. Other museums in the castle are the Museum of Pure Art and the Museum of Egyptian Art.
These museums and others expose visitors, among others, to pieces of art made by some of the greatest artists in the history of art, such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Do not miss Pieta Rondanini, Michelangelo's last masterpiece.
Among other things, you can see frescoes, ancient frescoes, stunning works of art and Renaissance paintings and the Scuola Grande, which is in Pinacoteca. Pay attention to the works of Michelangelo, one of the greatest Renaissance artists.
Along with art, there is also an impressive collection of antique items, including furniture, carpets, weapons of war, musical instruments and even Egyptian art.
In the 38 museum halls, you can see one of Italy's most impressive collections of medieval and Renaissance art.
Entrance is free of charge to the castle and gardens. Admission is free for museums, every first Sunday of every month and on Tuesdays from 2 pm. On the other days, the entrance to the museum costs about 5 euros, with a 50% discount for students and pensioners. After visiting the castle, you can slip away from the bustle of the city in Parco Sempione, a wonderful green lung, close to here that will allow you to relax after the abundance of museums.
https://youtu.be/B40mqp36QSc
Milan Natural History Museum
#The Milan Natural History Museum
The Milan Natural History Museum (Museo Civico di Storia Naturale), is an interesting museum for the whole family, one of the most important natural history museums in Europe and the largest museum of its kind in Italy.
Within the museum's 23 halls are many exhibits depicting the history of evolution and nature on Earth, zoology and the history of mankind. There are reviews, accompanied by interesting explanations, about the lives of mammals and other species, rocks, minerals, fossils and more.
Many shelves display a huge collection of fossils, various minerals and rare natural materials.
Zoology and the animal world also have a wonderful expression here. It begins with prehistory, a whole hall displays models and skeletons of dinosaurs. In other halls, there are a variety of stuffed animals, including some of the extinct species. There are also skulls and skeletons of different animals, while the highlight of this wing is undoubtedly a giant whale skeleton, 5 meters long.
After visiting the museum, you are welcome to stroll through the green park around it, Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli. The park has wonderful lawns and many statues are scattered around it. It also has climbing facilities for children, and on Sundays, they also have an electric carousel, bumper cars and more of the kind. Space lovers are also welcome to visit the planetarium.
Entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month and Tuesdays from 2 pm.
https://youtu.be/JQDR64YBHX8
#About the Acropolis Above the City
You are in one of the most impressive and famous sites in the world, and without a doubt one of the more exciting remains left from the ancient world - the Acropolis. Here, standing tall above the city is a complex for 2,500 years old, full of glory and splendor of the ancient temples.
The name Acropolis means in Greek the Upper City. This is a reinforced hilled that was common in ancient Greece at the time. Actually, the Acropolis was originally used as residential areas for the residents of Athens. Its height and steep cliffs made the Acropolis into a perfect fortress, and protected the citizens against invaders. On the hills the kings would built their castles, and around them lived the commoners. Only when Athens' population grew, slowly people started moving to the foothills of the Acropolis, slowly making it the new religious center of the city. So at the Acropolis, more temples were built for the city.
This is exactly the area you are looking at now - a collection of temples and royal buildings from ancient Athens, where part of the buildings were built during the Roman period, like the library of of Emperor Hadrianus, that was built on the northern side of the Acropolis, in 132 BC
The meaning of the word Acropolis in Greek is - Above the city. See in Guidol's photos, how much the Acropolis of Athens really exemplifies these words.
The entrance ticket into the Acropolis, beyond entrance into all the sites at the location, also a few other sites in the area, like the Ancient Agora, the Museum of Archeology of Kerameikos, and more.
Entrance is free on the first Sunday of each month. During tourist season (July-September), entrance is actually free on the second Sunday of each month. Additionally, between November 1st and March 31st, the entrance is free on every Sunday of the month.
Especially during the sunset, and 159 meters above sea level, the Acropolis is a great view point for the city of Athens, that will be laid out right in front of you.
https://youtu.be/yXAI1-zSYbs
MOCA Geffen Contemporary
#About the Small Museum for Contemporary Art
The MOCA Geffen Contemporary, or MOCA Geffen for short, is a small museum. In the past it was called the Contemporary Museum and it is great, especially for modern art enthusiasts.
The MOCA Geffen was planned by the American architect Frank Gehry. It is located in a building that used to be a parking lot for police cars. The museum spaces are huge, and befitting the kinds of installations that are shown here.
The MOCA Geffen shows fascinating collections of modern art and has a wide variety of temporary exhibits that change often. To see when exhibits are showing at the museum visit the museum website attached below.
The entrance to the museum is free every Thursday between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, as well as for children under the age of 12.
https://youtu.be/8CNZZhhSGqg
https://youtu.be/t0kMANEsw_M
Laberint d'Horta Park
#About the Park with the Maze
The maze park is located near the campus of the University of Barcelona. It was first opened to the public in 1971. The romantic park is built in the Italian style, and around are statues of Greek Mythology figures. It is ancient and historic, and you can see buildings here from the 18th century.
The park is well maintained and taken care of, mostly because this used to be part of the house of a noble family. Good weather and the fresh air pulled the nobility to build summer homes in the area, and vacation here. The size of the original mansion that stood here was 540,000 square meters. The park where you are standing now sits on 73,000 square meters of that land.
In the park is a garden in the neo-Classical style of the Middle Ages. The garden itself is in the style of the 18th century, and the romantic garden in the 19th-century style. In the romantic garden are flower beds, that was shaded by huge and impressive trees. In the gardens are trenches, pools, fountains, waterfalls and a stream. Without a doubt, the main attraction is the large maze, with a statue of Aros in the center, the god of love and passion from Greek Mythology.
In the maze there are 750 meters of Cypresses, walking trails that curve and turn, together these create the maze - for all ages. To succeed in finding your way out of this confusing maze is a challenging feat for adults, no less for children. From the square, there are 8 trails, and only one leads to the exit of the maze. If you managed to find your way out of the mase, you can see the round fountain.
Notice the especially romantic and picturesque canal, the neo-Classical palace and the impressive mansion. There are not many visitors in the area, and you can come here at all times of the day.
On Sundays and Wednesday entrance into the park is free.
A Closer Look at the Park:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrYCPWVk3zQ
#About the MoMA - Museum of Modern Art
You do not have to be an art enthusiast to tour this art museum. You can come to soak in the atmosphere, enjoy the aesthetics and the nostalgic smell of art. The Museum of Modern Art (referred to as the MoMA), is considered one of the best art museums in the world, and it is highly recommended to visit here.
The idea for establishing this museum came from "The Ladies," three well-standing women, who really wanted to create the largest modern art museum for the residents of New York.
The MoMA, built in the 1930's, was planned by Edward Durell Stone and built by Philip Goodwin. The museum was first opened to visitors in 1929. In the 1950's and 1960's a serious renovation took place here by architect Philip Johnson, who added the wonderful garden with benches. Between the years 2002 and 2004, more renovations took places as the museum doubled its size.
You can find here permanent displays, as well as temporary displays of various themes: design, photography, and sculptures. Among the displays you can see that the museum is not short of first-class art, like Vincent Van Gough's "Starry Night," Pablo Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," Salvador Dali's "The Persistence of Memory," Claude Monet's "Water Lilies," Paul Cézanne's "Les Grandes Baigneuses," and more.
In addition to displays, you can arrive daily for screenings of avant-garde, classic American, and European movies.
The entrance is free daily between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. It is a little crowded at this time, so try to get a place at the start of the line.
A Closer Look at the Modern Museum:
https://youtu.be/BDwxeGEeXeY
#About the Science Museum for the Children of New York
The New York Hall of Science is located in Queens. This museum is very interactive, whose purpose is to let children's curiosity in science come to life.
In every room and space in the museum there are expert and friendly tour guides, who help children enjoy the place and find all the options offered here. They explain, provoke thought, play with the kids, and provide the opportunity to participate in a variety of interesting activities.
Examples for activities that the museum offers children are the creation of soap animals, getting to know the human eye and how it works, illusions, sculpting with balloons, paper mache, adventures in space, hall of mirrors, 4D theater, golf courses, and many more exciting and enriching activities.
Many parents say that this museum enriches children, while at the same time they really enjoy themselves. Everyone always emphasizes that kids love the Hall of Science, and it is therefore highly recommended.
On Fridays between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm, and on Sundays between 10:00 am and 11:00 am - the entrance is free.
The museum is intended mostly for children between the ages of 3-12.
An average visit here takes between 3 -5 hours.
https://youtu.be/FAq92nc3EWg
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Mundipharma will be responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Invossa® to medical professionals and hospitals in Japan.
TOKYO, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a multi-year agreement for up to USD 600 million, Mundipharma has acquired the exclusive rights for Invossa® in Japan from Kolon Life Sciences.
This massive unmet patient need made it a priority for Mundipharma and Kolon Life Sciences to extend its partnership into Japan. The two entities first signed an agreement for Invossa® in Korea, where it was first approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in 2017.
Mundipharma CEO, Raman Singh, said: "We are always looking to identify areas in which we can make the most difference. While we will go through the rigorous process of conducting clinical trials and getting Invossa® registered in Japan, it is very satisfying to think of the millions of patients who could benefit from this revolutionary medicine in the near future following this agreement."
"We are delighted to extend our partnership with Kolon Life Science. This is a prime example of how our partners can effectively leverage the strength of our network capability and experience to ensure that hospitals, GPs and patients have access to new breakthrough treatments such as Invossa®," he added.
Under the terms of the partnership, Mundipharma will be responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Invossa® to medical professionals and hospitals in Japan.
"Mundipharma's global R&D, sales and marketing capability in the area of pain management makes it an ideal partner to establish successful pathways into new markets," said Woo-Sok Lee President and CEO, Kolon Life Sciences. "They are an ideal partner to help establish Invossa® in Japan as we look to scale this breakthrough therapy as a global standard treatment option."
Invossa® is composed of a 3:1 mixture of normal human chondrocytes (hChonJ) and human chondrocytes transduced with the human TGF-B1 gene (hChonJb#7). The hChonJb#7 cells are irradiated prior to dosing to render them replication incompetent. Invossa® polarizes macrophage to M2 macrophage. M2 macrophage has an immune-regulatory function by producing Interleukin-10. Therefore, Invossa® reduces pain and improves the articular immune environment to contribute to self-recovery of an articular joint.
Kolon Life Science has been developing innovative cell and gene therapies including Invossa® the world's first cell-mediated gene therapy for osteoarthritis, since its founding in 2000. In addition to its biopharmaceuticals business, the company is also engaged in the business of providing active pharmaceuticals ingredients (API), eco-chemicals including antimicrobials for personal-care and industrial applications, as well as water-treatment solutions. For more information, please visit www.kolonls.co.kr/eng.


Have you been itching to learn how to knit? Or maybe you're looking for easy knitting patterns to help you get ready for the cooler months? Well, now you can gear up for fall and winter with Learn How to Knit for Beginners: 27 Easy Knitting Patterns, the newest free eBook from FaveCrafts.com!
In this fabulous collection of knitting patterns, you'll learn how to create knit hats, scarves, ponchos, wraps, slippers, home decor, and more! Many people think that scarves are the only thing you can make when you're learning to knit, but that's far from the truth! With some basic skills, a little patience, and this free eBook, you can create lots of different wearables for you and all your friends and family! So get those knitting needles out of storage and gather up some skeins of your favorite yarn. Pour yourself a cup of coffee as you download this eBook and get started on making one or all of these easy knitting patterns!
Looking for a knit hat pattern to make for yourself or a friend? Patterns like this Adam's Rib Cap can help you add some color and fun to your wardrobe. This easy knitting pattern is great for a boy or a girl. It's easy to customize the color and even mix colors if you're feeling adventurous! That's the great thing about the patterns in 27 Easy Knitting Patterns…many of them can be customized to be suitable for anyone. Change the yarn colors to anything you'd like to create something truly special and unique! Like this cap, the hat patterns in 27 Easy Knitting Patterns are great for beginners. If you can cast on, knit, purl, and increase and decrease stitches, you won't have any trouble creating these easy knitting patterns.
Knitters of all skills seem to love to make scarves. They're quick and easy and great for making a new look! Patterns for scarves are often very easy to follow and perfect for those who don't have much experience knitting. If you're looking for an easy scarf to knit, look no further than the Green Lace Scarf. This colorful accessory can easily be worn any time of year, from the cold winter months to those cooler summer nights. And when you download 27 Easy Knitting Patterns, you'll find great scarf patterns for all reasons and seasons!
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Hey! Jenny here interviewing Melissa of FaveCrafts for the first "Meet the Editor" of the year! Crazy to think we're in 2012 already!
Melissa is one of the newbies here at Prime Publishing. She hasn't been assigned a site quite yet, but she's been uploading lots of new projects on FaveCrafts and bringing you a few blog posts here and there.
Melissa was born and raised in Chicago. She graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in English Literature and a double minor in public relations and Native American Studies. During the four years she spent in the freezing Upper Peninsula, Melissa had lots of time for DIY projects and her love for crafting continues to this day! She loves getting inspired and finding new ways to use old things, so send your cans, bottles, and scrap paper her way!
When she's not crafting, you can usually find Melissa browsing old book stores, watching Mad Men, or fine-tuning her baking skills. In the coming year, Melissa hopes to expand her creative horizons and try some new crafting techniques. She'd love to learn to crochet and can't wait to dust off her sewing machine!
As she's been adding projects, Melissa found lots of ideas to try in the coming year and she would love to share them with you! You can find her favorites below.
As we move forward, Melissa would like to wish all of you a year filled with inspiration, creativity, and the drive to keep learning, laughing, and loving. Happy 2012!
Are you a crafter? What crafts do you like to do?
Melissa: I am a crafter! I love all kinds of crafts, but I mainly stick to clay, paper, and knitting. I really like finding new ways to use old things, so I'm always browsing thrift stores for new ideas and motivation.
Melissa: I've been crafting for as long as I can remember! My love for crafts probably started in kindergarten. We were making picture books about ourselves and I got in trouble for using all the glitter and stickers on my book. I guess it hasn't stopped since!
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what five craft supplies or tools would you want with you?
Melissa: Hmm…scissors, Mod Podge, yarn, knitting needles, and paper.
What craft have you always wanted to try?
Melissa: I really want to learn to make my own clothes! I got a sewing machine for Christmas a few years ago and I'm so intimidated to use it–but that's going to change this year!
Have you ever had a craft fail? Tell us about it.
Melissa: Let me just say that my first quilting attempt was a disaster. I had this huge plan to make this beautiful quilt for my mom. I even printed photos on fabric to sew onto the quilt. My squares were cut evenly and I was gearing up to start sewing. In my foolishness, and complete ignorance of quilting and sewing, I just figured I'd start sewing squares together randomly…hoping that it would come out evenly since each square was 4"x4". Um, wrong. Not only did I not consider the seam, but every single square moved in the sewing process, so it was crooked and totally uneven…which I guess fits my family! I eventually just scratched the whole thing…as a matter of fact I think it's still sitting in my craft box!


The Associated Press WNBA awards were announced Tuesday, and there weren't a lot of surprises. Breanna Stewart was the player of the year, A'ja Wilson the unanimous rookie of the year, Natasha Howard as most improved.
And while the Lynx – who play Los Angeles tonight in a first-round, single-elimination game at Staples Center – didn't have the season they'd hoped, there were a couple players who were honored.
Center Sylvia Fowles was named defensive player of the year for the fourth time in her career and for the second time with the Lynx. She led the league in rebounding, setting a single-season league record with 404. She was also in the top ten in steals and blocks.Only Tamika Catchings (five) has won the award more times.
Fowles, who led the league in field goal percentage (61.9) and Maya Moore were named to the second-team All-WNBA team.
All-rookie team: A'Ja Wilson, Azura Stevens, Kia Nurse, Kelsey Mitchell, Ariel Atkins, Diamond De Shields.


Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a prescription medication not FDA approved for veterinary use; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to use this medication in dogs. ... As an aid in chronic pain treatment or cancer pain in dogs, the usual dose is 1.4 mg per lb once a day.
Neurontin capsules 300mg are used to treat epilepsy to control seizures in several forms of epilepsy, ranging from partial to generalized tonic-clonic seizures, in adults who have not responded to other antiepileptic drugs; also to control partial seizures in children. Neurontin capsules are also used to control neuropathic (nerve) pain in adults, including, painful diabetic neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia, caused by shingles (herpes zoster), to reduce pain sensations primarily in the arms and legs, such as burning, stabbing, or shooting pain, with tingling numbness or pins and needles.
Neurontin capsules 300mg contain gabapentin, an anticonvulsant that is thought to work by controlling certain neurotransmitters (chemicals that allow nerve cells to communicate) that send nerve signals from the brain causing seizures or nerve pain. Gabapentin in Neurontin capsules is an analogue of, and has a similar chemical structure to the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). GABA is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces transmission of nerve signals from the brain to other parts of the central nervous system. Gabapentin in Neurontin capsules does not work through the same receptors as GABA and therefore has a different mechanism of action to other GABA analogues like barbiturates and benzodiazepines, however, it does bind to a receptor in the brain, that has yet to be determined and it is thought to control neurotransmission via voltage-gated calcium channels, which are ion channels in the cell membranes of nerve cells involved in the propagation of electrical signals. Neurontin capsules 300mg reduce the amount of nerve excitation that causes epileptic seizures and nerve pain, which helps control symptoms associated with epilepsy and neuropathic pain.
Neurontin capsules 300mg contain gabapentin, an anticonvulsant that is used to control seizures in several forms of epilepsy, ranging from partial to generalized tonic-clonic seizures, in adults who have not responded to other antiepileptic drugs; also to control partial seizures in children. Epilepsy is due to an imbalance of neurotransmitters (chemicals that allow nerve cells to communicate), which cause bursts of electrical activity in the brain sending nerve signals from the brain to the central nervous system that triggers seizures. Neurontin 300mg are not effective in forms of epilepsy that do not have seizures (absence and myoclonic). Although the exact mechanism of action of Neurontin 300mg is not known, it is thought to work by suppressing transmission of certain excitatory nerve signals from the brain to the central nervous system which reduces epileptic seizures.
Neurontin capsules 300mg contain gabapentin, an anticonvulsant that is also effective at reducing nerve pain and is used to control several types of neuropathic (nerve) pain in adults, including, painful diabetic neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia, caused by shingles (herpes zoster). Although the exact mechanism of action of Neurontin 300mg is not known, it is thought to work by binding to specific receptors in the brain, which suppresses transmission of certain excitatory nerve signals from the brain to the central nervous system, and this reduces pain sensations primarily in the arms and legs, such as burning stabbing shooting or shooting pain, with tingling numbness or pins and needles.
The most commonly reported side effects when taking Neurontin capsules 300mg include: dizziness or light-headedness, fatigue, drowsiness, fever, lack of coordination (ataxia), gastrointestinal upset (constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting), dry mouth, red swollen gums, muscle pain, cramps, back pain, forgetfulness, loss of concentration confusion or abnormal thinking, difficulty speaking, weight changes, hypertension, vasodilatation, visual disturbances, peripheral oedema (swelling of the hands or feet), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), skin rash, itching. Other side effects more common in children include: infection, emotional lability.
When should Neurontin not be used?
How should Neurontin be taken?
You should take your Neurontin capsules 300mg whole with a glass of water with or without food, 3 times daily and do not allow more than 12 hours between doses. The dose you take depends on what you are being treated for and your doctor's recommendations. Your doctor may increase your dose gradually depending on how well your condition is controlled. You should not suddenly stop taking your Neurontin 300mg as this may cause withdrawal side effects, instead your doctor will reduce your dose gradually over one week, when you are ready to discontinue treatment. You should continue to take your Neurontin capsules 300mg for as long as recommended by your doctor even if you are feeling better, as Neurontin 300mg helps control your condition but does not cure it.
How long should you take Neurontin?
You should continue to take your Neurontin capsules 300mg for as long as recommended by your doctor even if you are feeling better, as Neurontin 300mg helps control your condition but does not cure it.
If you miss a dose of Neurontin capsules 300mg take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.
How should Neurontin be stored?
You should keep your Neurontin capsules 300mg in their blister packs until use and store below 30°C in a cool dry place.


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Q: How to know the child count of a folder which is inside some Folder(fetching by folder id)? How to know the childcount of a folder in Result(fetching by folder id)?
Ex:
Main folder id is 123.
inside main folder i have 2 folders i.e ABC folder and XYZ folder.
---Root (123)
  |
  ------ ABC
  |
  ------  XYZ

Now my question is how to know the child count of ABC and XYZ folders.
By using one API call I want both information of ABC and XYZ along with child count.
Code:
https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v2/files?maxResults=1000&q='{main folder id}' in parents  and trashed = false)

A: How about this endpoint?
GET https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v2/files?maxResults=1000&q='### folder ID of ABC ###'+in+parents+or+'### folder ID of XYZ ###'+in+parents+and+trashed%3Dfalse

Note :

*

*File information in both folders of "ABC" and "XYZ" is retrieved using or operator.

*When you use this, please input folder ID of "ABC" and "XYZ".

*Use of Drive API v2 is due to your sample.

If I misunderstand your question, I'm sorry.

A: file.list returns a list of file.resources.  When you build up your search you are looking for files with in a main directorie including only the two sub directories.  You are going to get a list back of these directories.
You can test this using Google Apis Explorer
GET https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files?q='{Id}'+in+parents+and+(name+contains+'{SEARCHONE}'+or+name+contains+'{SEARCHTWO}')&fields=files(id%2Cname%2Cparents)&key={YOUR_API_KEY}

*

*{id} in parents will return only files within a parent directory this means that files in sub directories will not be returned

*(name+contains+'{SEARCHONE}'+or+name+contains+'{SEARCHTWO}') will only return files that contain the search in the name.

Note: In my example i am using the v3 of the Google Drive API i suggest you use it if possible.   If its not possible then just change name to title and the query should work for oyu as well.
Answer
The Response does not include a count.  You will need to sum them yourself locally once you have the list down.   In order to save yourself some processing i would suggest you add fields=files(id,parents) to your request this way you are only returning the ids of your file and its parent you can then use this to create your count.

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HIppocratic Hypocrisy
By The Nation –
The Court of Appeal's verdict on the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) had ruffled quite a few feathers last week and evoked mixed responses from all quarters of the country.
While the arguments continue to be thrown back and forth, it is important for the nation to look at a more important aspect connected to the issue, which is the freedom of education.
On one hand, a vast section of the medical students attached to the State universities have expressed their dissatisfaction and unwavering opposition to private medical faculties or univercsities and the subsequent decision have been frequently causing severe traffic congestions in Colombo.
The other side of the story that is being presented is the fact that every student has the right to education. The student has the right to study his or her field of interest whether they pay for it or not.
However, the question arises as to why medical students at State universities are opposing any moves for the establishment of a private medical university. Only a handful of students manage to enter the medical faculty and the rest who aspire to be doctors are compelled to go abroad to pursue their dreams.
On the other hand, there is also the question of as to why the Government Medical Association (GMOA) is fuelling the opposition. Is it because they do not want the number of doctors increased? Or, is it that they do not want the monopoly they hold on private practice to be broken, thus reducing their revenue from consultations?
Sri Lanka has a dearth of doctors. Accordingly, there is one doctor for some 1200 persons in the country.
Private institutions
Private institutions are not new in the field of education. There are ample private institutions providing degrees in fields such as Accountancy, Information Technology (IT) and Engineering in Sri Lanka. Why not medicine?
Even the Kotelawala Defence University awards medical degrees to students.
The university which was initially established for military personnel now recruits local and foreign students.
However, no one had voiced their opposition to the university when it started to award medical degrees.
There are private hospitals in Sri Lanka. There are doctors who do private practice and then there are quacks.
A concern raised by those protesting against SAITM is on how it is regulated. The education institutes, whether government or private, should be regulated by the Government.
IUSF protests verdict
The Inter-University Students Federation explained that they were vehemently opposed to the recent ruling that medical degree holders from SAITM were eligible for registration with the Sri Lanka Medical Council and would continue their struggle in this regard.
Acting Convener of the Federation, Mangala Maddumage pointed out that the Government had used the judiciary and the law to push forward their policy and undermine and ridicule the role of the Council.
The Federation was scheduled to meet the Council, which is the first respondent in the case, this week with regard to whether an appeal could be made by the Council to the Supreme Court seeking a reversal of the ruling.
He added that they would continue actions at the protest level and hold discussions with intellectuals on forums for intellectual discourse in relation to the matter.
We don't accept this verdict at all. We will continue the fight until the fraudulent degree selling shop in Malabe is scrapped," said Maddumage.
JVP to appeal in the SC
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said that they would appeal the recent Court of Appeal (CoA) ruling in the Supreme Court.
The decision was handed down by a two-member bench of Judges of the CoA including the Court's president, President's Counsel (PC) Justice Vijith K. Malalgoda and Justice S. Thurairaja PC.
The appeal calling for the reversal of the judgment will be filed during the course of the coming week.
JVP MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa alleged that the Government had continued to influence the judiciary on this matter. He was of the view that the judgment had not been made based on legal facts.
Dr. Jayatissa highlighted that the matter was not a question of legal arguments but one which had broader implications on the education and health of the citizens of the country and free education and free healthcare.
According to him, the decision was not one given for the people but a licence provided to an alleged fraudulent business entity.
He further emphasized that a request made at the onset of the trial proceedings for the Government Medical Officers Association to intervene by being made a third party to the case and a respondent to be granted interim relief in this regard was denied by the Court.
Also, the second respondent in CA/WRIT/187/2016 is SAITM and Cabinet Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Faiszer Musthapha PC is listed as one of the Counsells (along with his father, Faiz Musthapha PC and Riad Ameen) appearing on behalf of SAITM. This is a clear conflict of interest.
On January 24, Minister Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament that the decision would come on January 31 and that everyone should respect it. Kiriella already knew the verdict. The Government had already taken a political decision on the matter and now they have obtained the legal protection for it," he said.
Meanwhile, the GMOA issued a one week ultimatum to the Government, in particular to Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, and President Maithripala Sirisena, to resolve the matter concerning the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine, failing which they would embark on continuous trade union action including a strike.
The decision to take continuous trade union action and most probably go on strike was unanimously agreed upon by the General Committee of the Association and they are set to garner the support of stakeholders including associations of parents, student unions, the Federation of University Teachers Associations and nurses unions towards this end.
The Association has called on Dr. Senaratne to write to the Council and the Ministry of Higher Education stating his stance on the Council's report regarding the matter and their recommendations and whether or not he accepted the Council's report, and also to gazette the minimum standards for private medical colleges. Assistant Secretary of the Association, Dr. H. Naveen De Soysa said that if Dr. Senaratne held the same position as the Council, then degree awarding by the Institute would have to be stopped.
When queried as to whether the Association opposed the establishment of private medical colleges in the country, he added that such was a policy decision to be taken by the Government.
He however added that even though individuals dreamed of becoming doctors, the quality of the medical education and service could not be comprised as such would risk the lives of patients.
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Inter University kids are all over the place rattling tins while being fed, paid and looked after by Front Line Indian colonial parasites.
They have set aside their education and soon will be killing and be killed fulfilling the Front Line aspirations of Indian Empire.
Those who claim to be standing for the Sinhalese have joined these forces, may be they have been brainwashed by the Indian Imperialists knowingly or unknowingly..
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