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Buckingham Palace: Not Just For Royalty
By edsalvato @ 10/01/15 in Gay travel, Jeff Guaracino, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth returned to Buckingham Palace last month as the longest-reigning British monarch. True to her reign, she returned to host the Chinese delegation. Werq! Every August and September, Her Majesty's subjects and royal watchers worldwide have a rare opportunity to tour the grand public rooms of Buckingham Palace. Even if you are not invited to one of the queen's elegant garden parties, you can certainly spend a weekend in London and you too can live like a king or queen. ManAboutWorld correspondent Jeff Guaracino tells you how to plan on your own royal visit next year.
A visit to the palace is extraordinary — even when the queen is not in residence. This year's tour, which ended Sept. 28, is called A Royal Welcome, and takes you through the public rooms of Buckingham Palace to experience what it is like to attend an event at the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen. Ticket prices are about 20 pounds (about $30.50) and benefit the Royal Trust Collection. A walk through the gardens ends your trip (after you depart the gift shop!). Check the site and start planning for next year's tour.
As you enter the palace, you follow in the footsteps of heads of state, prime ministers and all the other guests from every walk of life by entering the palace's state rooms through the grand entrance. Your can imagine yourself arriving to the palace as a royal as you pass by an Australian stagecoach, displayed at the grand-entrance portico, where Her Majesty departs and returns to Buckingham Palace by carriage for ceremonial processions.
The palace ballroom is set for a state banquet, with the table dressed with silver-gilt centerpieces and a candelabra from George IV's magnificent grand service. It is the showstopper of the tour. You can almost hear the music and the toast — it's a real treat to see the event from the queen's perspective right behind her chair.
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Photos du Jour: Editor Ed Salvato's London Visit
By Ken Porpora @ 09/09/15 in Billy Kolber, Ed Salvato, Gay travel, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
Our editor Ed Salvato is on a European tour, currently in London for the week. He updated us with a few images from his trip, including these. Check back here, on our Instagram feed or on Facebook over the next two weeks to see photos from his travels and those of our colleague Billy Kolber who's also in Europe on this Uniworld river cruise sailing from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Six Cool Places To Go Now
By edsalvato @ 07/28/15 in Gay travel, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
In every issue of ManAboutWorld we bring you a slice of the gay world, including six cool places to go now in our City Seen section. This month hie thee to:
London's full of fabulous parks with our favorite ones consisting of the gorgeous trio of green expanses stretching west to east through the middle of the city: Hyde, Green and St. James. But on your next visit, go a little farther east to London's business district then straight up 525 feet to the Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street, a unique public space spanning three storeys and offering 360-degree views across the City of London. Wander around the beautifully landscaped gardens and an open-air terrace with a full-on view of the famous Shard, and grab a drink, coffee or snack and enjoy London's highest public garden. Entrance is free though you have to reserve ahead of time via the site. This may sound horrible but on a recent visit there were no more spaces available so we booked as handicapped and got in. Photo: Ed Salvato
Le Marocain Restaurant (at La Mamounia)
La Mamounia is the most storied hotel in a city full of beautiful properties. It was recently shut down and lovingly and magnificently restored. Part of the experience Le Marocain Restaurant is passing through this storied palace. The restaurant, located in a traditional style riad centered around an inner courtyard, offers both traditional and contemporary cuisine. The salad course consists of a dozen small bowls of locally sourced ingredients (some quite spicy!). The movie-setting mood of the dining area is enhanced by the live traditional music and authentically attired (and handsome) waitstaff.
DDTI: Old Brompton Cemetery, London, Early Morning Hint Of Spring
By Ken Porpora @ 03/18/15 in Daily Dose, Ed Salvato, Gay travel, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
Spring in Brompton Cemetery, London; showing signs of life
Our Editor-in-chief visited London and sent back this photo from the Brompton Cemetery where a colorful hint of spring adorns the resting place of many notables from the mid 19th century and later.
According to the Royal Parks website:
Brompton Cemetery is one of Britain's oldest and most distinguished garden cemeteries. It combines historic monuments, trees and wildlife with the stories of the remarkable people buried here. This beautiful landscape is the only Cemetery in the country owned by the Crown and managed by The Royal Parks on behalf of the nation.
15 Places To Go In 2015: London…Because It's the Year of the Next Royal Baby
By Ken Porpora @ 01/15/15 in Gay travel, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
The Royal Baby, Prince George being held by his father
LONDON is one of the great cities of the world, and rarely do you need an excuse to go; the history, the art, the clubs, and the theater are reason enough. The city's hot right now for a lot of reasons, and while some gay boys might want to hop the pond to see Tom Daley in his speedo, we have a few better reasons. Come April, Prince William and Kate Middleton will welcome their second baby into the world — and the world, as usual, will be watching. Don't just watch! Go there and witness this historic event for yourself. Ignore those April showers and focus on the dynamic East End and the fantastic street markets. For official gay and lesbian London, click here.
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ManAboutWorld's 15 Gay Places To Go In 2015
By edsalvato @ 12/30/14 in Gay travel, ManAboutWorld
We look toward this New Year with new ambitions and new journeys that beckon us. Fifteen of them, actually on our annual list: The 15 Gay Places To Go In 2015. The places themselves aren't gay (one of them still criminalizes homosexuality!) but if you are, this is the ultimate guide to the important, interesting and surprising destinations for the next twelve months. In the current issue, we'll introduce you to the people, places and things you should know before booking any of them. Are you going? Have you been? Can you match the photos to the list of 15 gay places to go?
Continue to the full post to see the matches, and learn one good reason (among many) why each place is on our list of 15 gay places to go in 2015.
WHERE WE EAT: A Small, Warm Italian Eatery in East London
On a warm corner of Rivington Street in Shoreditch exists this quaint little Italian eatery called Prelibato Bottega. It's a small brick interior of just a handful of tables, handmade pastas, and great wine; it is one of London's best surprises and one we've unearthed after many years of traveling across the pond. We covered London in-depth in our July/August 2013 issue that you can read by subscribing here to get more of our insider tips.
WHERE WE SLEEP: Stumbling Upon London's Coolest Hotel
This is 40 Winks, a non-conventional hotel (if you can even call it that…) in hip East London that has none of the homogeneity of amenities of a normal accommodation, and all of the wildcard style that makes it on of our favorite hidden gems. The hotel is just two rooms (and one large, shared bathroom) of rock & roll chic meets old-world Victorian pomp, and gives the feel of a personal home. There isn't even a reception desk. It's as if George Harrison or Jimmy Page have let you stay in their guesthouse for a few nights in the coolest part of town. This is one of the coolest hotels in London, bar none.
We covered 40 Winks and all of London Town in our July/August 2013 issue. Click here to subscribe to get more of our insider tips and hidden favorites.
Europe's Top Gay Travel Destinations
By edsalvato @ 02/26/14 in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Ed Salvato, Gay travel, Gay travel magazine, Ibiza, London, Madrid, ManAboutWorld, Paris, Prague, Travel
This article samples one originally published in Iberia Airline's blog Love2Fly. To read the rest of this article, click here or the link below.
When it comes to LGBT travel, few experiences are as rewarding as travel to Europe. There's such an amazing variety of cultures, environments, climates, and experiences – all on the most liberal continent on the planet, thanks to the encouraging social (r)evolutions of the 21st century, making most of Europe an ever more gay-friendly destination. There are hundreds of welcoming cities large and small, as well as towns and rural areas, which I could steer you to, depending on your interests, but let me start off by highlighting a handful of the top most prominent, and you could say gay-friendliest:
Say 'Amsterdam' and your mind conjures contradictory images, both sublime and profane: Rembrandt and peep shows, coffee shops and cannabis, cobbled streets and red light districts, historic canals and sleazy bars. After all these years, the city remains the godfather of gay pride and the birthplace of LGBT rights, rebellious and uninhibited, and as effortlessly beautiful as ever. The world's first legal gay and lesbian nuptials were officiated here, and the Homomonument first gay monument was constructed here more than a quarter century ago. The queer scene in Amsterdam is one of the largest in Europe and boasts more than a hundred gay and lesbian bars, clubs, saunas, shops, and hotels. Though summer is the most crowded and fun, Amsterdam attracts visitors all year with gay-oriented events like Pink Christmas in December and King's Day in April (we of course preferred when it was called Queen's Day (ahem), but it's still way popular with gay girls and boys). Flights from Spain, from the USA
BARCELONA/SITGES
As an urban destination, the capital of the Catalonia region is as close to the total package as it gets – a stylish culinary, cultural, nightlife, and design capital with its own spectacular architectural flavour (hello, Gaudí!) and great beaches even right in town, not to mention nearby: The fetching Mediterranean seaside town of Sitges (above), a half hour south, is one of Europe's top gay resorts. Barcelona has arrived on the gay circuit with a party called, well, Circuit, which attracts thousands of men every August, and following that there's Girlie Circuit Lesbians for las chicas. Then of course there's Barcelona's "Gaixample" – ground zero for a large, diverse (twinks to bears and beyond), and active LGBT scene and community. There are scores of fabulous places to stay, eat, and play gay – but virtually the whole city is welcoming, so spread your rainbow-hued wings. Flights from the UK, from the USA.
Click here to discover the other fabulous destinations Ed wrote about.
Ed Salvato is editor in chief of ManAboutWorld, the world's first gay travel magazine created for iPad (and soon Android tablets) only. Click here for a special three-month free subscription offer.
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Correspondent Update: London Food Tour with Eating London
By edsalvato @ 08/22/13 in Adam Groffman, Correspondent, Gay travel, London, Travel
Photo by Adam Groffman
Our peripatetic Global Correspondent Adam Groffman recently visited London, which was our big cover feature in our July/August issue (on Apple's newsstand now!) Here's his report on a delicious food tour.
This weekend I joined a food tour in London with Eating London. The 3.5 hour walking tour through London's East End visited 10 different tasting spots. Starting in Old Spitalfields Market and staying with a few blocks radius of the market & Shoreditch station, we sampled everything from a bacon sandwich (at St. John Bread & Wine) to banana bread pudding (at The English Restaurant)—plus other English food staples such as fish & chips (at Poppies) and an East End classic: a salted beef bagel sandwich at The Beigel Bake.
Cheers to London's New Detective Agency-cum-New-Fangled Speakeasy
By edsalvato @ 02/19/13 in Gay rights, Gay travel, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
By Tanya Scholl
Looking for a drink in a cool place or do you have a case you need solving? With no Sherlock Holmes to help you, there's a new spot in London to have a cocktail while solving case. Submit a reservation request to Evans & Peel Detective Agency on 310c Earls Court Road in London, and commence your inquiry.
Whether for a date for two or for a group of friends, a reservation has to be made online to guarantee your reservation. A hostess will allow you in, and as you head downstairs; you are then greeted in what could have been Watson's office to state your case. Upon being heard, you then can ponder on the feedback, and more importantly, have a drink.
Weekly Travel Roundup By TravelingIQ
By edsalvato @ 12/07/12 in Correspondent, Europe, Gay travel, Ivan Quintanilla, London, ManAboutWorld, Travel
"Royal babe, indeed!"
Global Correspondent Ivan Quintanilla is an actor, traveler and blogger extraordinaire. Once a week he provides a re-cap of noteworthy travel stories. We pilfer his round-up (with his permission) so you don't have to. Follow his travels at TravelingIQ.
*Royal babe, indeed! Refusing to be overshadowed by his future niece or nephew, a mural of a shirtless Prince Harry now permanently hangs in the London gay club, Manbar (via Evening Standard).
*Not without controversy, "Europe's first gay-friendly mosque" opened in Paris this week–welcoming gay Muslims and allowing men and women to pray together (via France 24).
Say Tacos With A British Accent
By edsalvato @ 09/23/12 in Dining/food/wine, Europe, Gay travel, London, ManAboutWorld, New York, Travel
We think some the most delicious and affordable tacos we have had in New York City are at La Esquina. Here's our write up from this past summer's inaugural issue of ManAboutWorld, which included a definitive guide to the best of gay New York. Here's what we wrote about it:
This secretive and chic Mexican brasserie is hidden beneath an ordinary deli on the corner of Kenmare. With your reservation (book three weeks out!) verified by the Men In Black standing guard at a door marked "Employees Only," you'll walk down a candle-lit stairway, through the kitchen and into a sexy, brick-walled dungeon. Worth it for the ambience alone, the tacos are affordable and delicious—a rare combination even above ground in NYC.
Now what to do when in London and you have the taco urge? Our reader and contributor Tanya Scholl steers us to the best place to satisfy the urge for great Mexican cuisine across the pond.


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Practical Essays on the Morning and Evening Services of the Church ..., Volumen1
Por Thomas Tregenna Biddulph
THE INNOCENTS' DAY.
O Almighty God, whò out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast ordained strength, and madest infants to glorify thee by their deaths ; mortify and kill all vices in us, and so strengthen us by thy grace, that by the innocency of our lives, and constàncy of our faith even unto death, we may glorify thy holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
VHE observation of this day in the church
of Christ is mentioned by Origen, who suffered martyrdom, A. D. 202.* It has, therefore, all the sanction which immemorial prescription can give it; for it is impossible to ascertain how early it commenced, since he only mentions it as an ordinance of the church then existing, and to be in force for ever. ; The propriety of this ordinance will be justified by a consideration of the event which is commemo. rated.
The collect for "the Innocents' day," which for the most part was newly composed at the æra of the Reformation, consists of-A preface recording a very memorable event which succeeded our Saviour's nativity-And a prayer founded thereupon.
Orig. Hom. 3. de diversis, T. ii. p. 436. Horum memoria
semper ut dignum in ecclesiis celebratur, secundum integrum ordinem sanctorum, ut primorum martyrum pro Domino occisorum. See Bingham's Works, vol. ij. b. 20, cap. 7, sect. 12.
U VOL. I.
The event to which the preface of our collect refers, is of a very affecting and instructive nature. Soon after the birth of our Saviour, some wise men, called by the Evangelist Magi, came from the east, under the direction of a supernatural star, to worship Him. Their history we shall have occasion to consider, when we review the collect appointed for the Epiphany. We shall therefore only observe concerning them here, that, on their journey in search
of the new-born king of the Jews, they went first to Jerusalem, and made their inquiries there concerning the place where the Messiah was to be born; and received an answer from the chief Priests and Seribes, founded on a prophecy of Micah (chap. v. 2), that Bethlehem of Judea was the place destined to so high an honour. The inquiries of the Magi, rendered important and authenticated as they were by the miraculous circumstances of their jour, ney, together with the determinate reply of the chief Priests and Scribes, alarmed the jealous tyrant Herod, who was at that time the king of Judea, and produced a resolution in his ruthless bosom of destroying the royal infant, whom he viewed as his rival in the throne. For this
purpose he at first employed the engine of craft and subtlety, directing the Magi to return to him after they had discovered the object of their search, that he might also go and pay him that homage which was suited to his rank and dig, nity. This insidious scheme was frustrated by the interposition of Divine providence, which prevented the return of the Magi to Jerusalem. On this disappointment Herod became greatly enraged, Fear and pride co-operating in his breast, induced him to perpetrate one of the
most horrid and atrocious acts which history records. That he might make sure of the object of his vengeance, "He sent forth and "slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, "and in all the coasts thereof, from two years "old and under, according to the time which "he had diligently inquired of the wise men." Hereby he was the unconscious instrument of fulfilling a prophecy which had been delivered by Jeremiah six hundred years before its accomplishment, and of establishing what he meant to destroy: "In Rama was there a voice heard, "lamentation and weeping, and great mourn
ing, Rachel weeping for her children, and "would not be comforted, because they are "not.' "'* But God, whose plans neither fraud nor violence can counteract, had provided for the safety of Him on whose life the salvation of a lost world depended, by forewarning His parents of Herod's malicious intent, and directing them to carry Him into Egypt. Thus the wrath of man turns to the praise of God. The impious tyrant" conceived mischief, and brought forth "vanity." His cruel artifice proved a mean of confirming the Messiahship of Jesus, and of accomplishing those prophecies which exhibited Him as the promised Son of God. "The kings "of the earth stood up, and the rulers took "counsel together, against the Lord and against "His anointed, But He that sitteth in the
*The double sense which is often to be attributed to prophetic language, will account for the use which the Evangelist makes of this citation. See Bishop Hurd's Introduction to the Study of the Prophecies. It is a work of high value. "To such às consider the genius of the re"vealed system, the Old Testament must appear a conti"nued prophecy of the New." St, Austin, quoted by Bishop Hurd, vol. i. p. 64.
s heavens laughed them to scorn, the Lord had " them in derision;" and made them the instruments of " setting His king upon His holy hill " of Sion."
Having thus given a brief account of the event which our church commemorates, we return to the preface of our collect, which consists of two members. The former of these is a citation from the eighth Psalm, which citation is applied by the second member to the martyrdom of the Bethlehemitish infants.
The words of the Psalmist (Psalm viii. 2.) are quoted, with a slight variation, by our Lord (Matt, xxi. 9.) in vindication of the children who, on seeing the miracles which He wrought in the temple, cried, " Hosanna to the son of " David," hailing Jesus as the promised Messiah. At this " the chief priests and scribes " were sore displeased," and said, addressing themselves to our Lord, " Hearest thou what " these say?" To which our Lord answered, " Yea, have ye never read, Out of the mouths « of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected " praise?" By this reply His enemies were confounded : and if the passage be considered as applicable to the purpose for which it was cited (and surely our Lord could not err in its interpretation) it is calculated also to confound some more modern enemies of the Son of God. For if it vindicates the children in their acclamations of Hosanna as addressed to Jesus from the accusation of blasphemy, that vindication must be built on His undoubted claim to Divinity.
Witli great propriety is the Psalmist's declaration introduced by our church in reference to the destruction of the Bethlehemitish children,
For a foundation was thereby laid' * for the manifestation of Divine strength in defeating and confounding the wicked designs of Herod and the Devil, who aimed at the destruction of the infant-Saviour; each of whom may be referred to by the Spirit of prophecy in the latter clause of the verse, and with the utmost propriety be styled " the enemy and avenger, self-tormentor. † And if we adopt the variation
* 10' rendered to ordain, literally signifies to lay a foundation.
toping. Herod was in a very bad state of health at: the time when he massacred the children of Bethlehem. " A report being shortly after spread that he was dead, some young people at noon-day beat down a golden eagle, which he had placed over the great portal of the temple, contrary to the law and customs of the Jews.. The authors of this exploit, with forty of their followers, were seized by Herod's order, and burned alive. Herod's diseases increased daily; his fever was not violent, but a slow internal heat wasted him. His hunger was so raging as to be insatiable. His bowels were ulcerated; he had continual pains in his, belly; his legs swelled like those of dropsical persons; certain parts were so rotten, that worms were seen to come out of them, and he had an intolerable itch over all his body.
- A little before his death, he sent for all who were considerable in Judea to Jericho, threatening them with death if they failed. When they were come, he ordered them to be confined in the circus, and with tears constrained his sister Salome and Alexas his brother-in-law to promise. him, that as soon as he was dead they should massacre all these persons; that so the Jews throughout the land might, at least in appearance, shed tears at his death. But this order was not executed.
66 Some time after he received letters from Rome, informe ing him that Augustus permitted him either to banish (bis son) Antipater, or to kill him. This news a little revived him; but his pains returning with great violence, he wished to deliver himself from them by death. He called for a knife to pare an apple, as he was used to do; but he attempted to plunge it into his body: his cousin Achiab held , his hand; at the same time making a loud exclamation, which disordered the whole palace, all supposing that the

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Q: directed graph edges
From what I understand, the shortest path would be from 7 to 15 is:
7-->10-->14-->13-->15
From this assumption, there are five nodes. How many edges would there be in the shortest path?
Does the formula $n * (n-1)$ still holds? If, so there would be 20, but I am having a hard time seeing that many edges.

A: There are four edges in your path. The edge from 7 to 10, the edge from 10 to 14, the edge from 14 to 13, and the edge from 13 to 15.
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Yeah, yeah, this happened Monday and technically now it's old news but it would be embarrassing if I rounded up the best headlines from the week and glossed over this. If you saw this photo of the royals mingling with Will & Kate and didn't immediately wonder what they could possibly talking about then I don't want to know you as a person. I mean they could've been marrying off George and Blue Ivy for all we know. (Fingers crossed) Also Lebron James obviously tried to insert himself into the cool kids group, grammed a picture with Will & Kate and called them the Queen and the Prince and himself the King (naturally) and then quickly corrected it. He also took a lot of heat (pun intended) for how grabby he was with the Duchess and how that's real frowned upon in England. Get it together, Lebron. Gawd. Stop making our country look trashy & sweaty.
PS In fresher Queen B news, she released a short film today for the one year anniversary of the secret album heard round the world. I watched it and considered including it in the juice, but it's 11 mins and 30 seconds worth of cliche quotes and weird artsy scenes and I will not subject my readers to that. Watch at your own risk and be prepared to hear a lot of quotes you usually see on the poster in the Dentist's office.
2. Marky Mark and Jimmy Fallon have a giant hand slapfest.
3. The Golden Globes and SAG Nominees were announced–which means we're closer to more awards show recaps from yours truly!! The biggest jazz about this nominees list is that Ben Affleck got snubbed, as is now a tradition apparently. On the bright side, someone in a dark corner of the Internet released the uncut shower scene from Gone Girl and we can all bask in the glory of Ben's junk. It's unfortunate that the one quality movie I did see this year (Gone Girl) only got a few noms. So everyone can look forward to me fully focusing on making fun of the Golden Globes rather than giving film reviews, as I clearly don't watch award-winning movies.
5. Barbara Walters Announced Most Fascinating People on The View. Babs named: Neil Patrick Harris, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Chelsea Handler, Michael Strahan, Scarlett Johansson, and David Koch will be featured in her annual most fascinating people special. The additional three interviewees will be revealed during the broadcast. I'm like 90% sure she picks the same people every year but if it's a slow TV night you bet your bottom dollar I'll be watching and possibly blogging about it. Might be good for some juicy TSwizzle tidbits.


Prediction: "No propellers in the sky/Airplanes like mini rockets/Waiting lists for the rich to get tickets to visit Mars."
Outcome: Contrary to what Nas predicted, conventional airplanes are still commonplace in our skies. Space tourism is on the way, though, and the wealthy are already booking their tickets for $200,000 a pop.


My journey eating around the world continues this week with more tasty treats from Europe, Asia, and the Pacific! I apologize if some of this information is a repeat for those who viewed last W.E.D.nesday Show in which I was an unexpected guest with Brent as we discussed the Food and Wine festival. We'll begin with a surprise stinker-our first stop is in Asia, at the country of China for a Xinjian Barbecue Chicken Stick. Much to the dismay of my friends and colleagues, this is the one item I gave a one Mickey Mouse rating in my Food passport. I'm pretty sure I just got the bad egg in the bunch-my chicken stick was soggy, slimey, and lukewarm. I could get a sense of what the flavors should have been, but I'm guessing I got stuck with the last chicken stick in the warming dish, drowning in the barbecue liquids left behind. I will have to give this one a second chance as my friends raved about it.
Next, we'll head north to South Korea, a marketplace new in 2010, set up near the bridge from African Outpost to China. Known for its popular pickled red cabbage condiment, Kimchi, South Korea's menu items include kimchi in both entries. I chose the Lettuce Wrap with roast pork and Kimchi slaw. I am not a fan of eating pork, but the idea of a wrap made of lettuce and Kimchi was appealing. The vibrant colors and variety of the vegetables from the Kimchi slaw made the dish seem very appetizing. The key to a good piece of lettuce in any food application is that you hear and feel its freshness of it by the satisfying crunch it provides. The South Korea lettuce wrap certainly offered that, and its filling was simply delicious: a warm chunk of roast pork and tasty, pickled kimchi. Kimchi is known for being extremely spicy, but as with the Caribbean Jerk chicken, it was surprisingly tame. I guess for kimchi fans this is the dish's downfall, but I found it just right and delicious to every bite. My one complaint was that the slaw was a bit watery and my goal the entire time eating it was to not let the water drip on me. I succeeded, letting all the water drip onto my little paper plate, but when I sat up from my stone bench to throw it away I forgot about gravity and upset the plate upon standing, dripping the water on my leg. Alas, all that effort wasted, but the satisfyingly new dish to add to my culinary experiences made up for it.
The Lettuce Wrap also had some sort of savory sesame cream sauce. Not sure what it was exactly, but it added a nice, simple and plain backdrop to the harmony of spiced vegetable and pork flavors.
Our journey through Asia continues further North on the globe as we head West in World Showcase to Japan! On this day of my Food and Wine Festival, I was with two of my roommates, Gary the Triviateer, and From Screen to Theme author Brent Dodge. We had just had some desserts in Europe and on our way for my favorite Pumpkin Mousse in America, when I had to stop for some food food. I love sushi and oddly enough after 4 months down in Walt Disney World, I had not had any until this day of Food and Wine. All they had to offer was California roll, spicy tuna roll, and sashimi. You can get California roll anywhere nowadays, so I went with spicy tuna roll to see how Epcot's Japan compared to my experience. I don't know who they're trying to please, but Epcot's Food and Wine Festival needs a new definition of spicy. At first I thought it was an attempt to please all palettes without turning away the sensitive, but this is ridiculous. I order spicy tuna roll, I'm expecting spicy! Either they're holding back or I'm just getting less sensitive to spicy as I continue to add spicier foods to my once no-spicy foods diet. The sushi was just okay. But I must give Japan bonus points for presentation, as their sushi sampling made good use of the space available on the plate while some marketplaces just slapped on the food with little thought due to the need for speed.
Our tour in Asia is nearly complete, though we stay in the Pacific as we surf east towards Hawai'i! Though it was bittersweet to visit Hawai'i with Donna gone, I did enjoy the Kalua pork slider. It was like a pulled pork sandwich with a delicious pineapple chutney. To be specific, the slider was dressed with 'Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise.' The slider was nice and tangy, and another good example of a good value sample at the festival as the portion was meatier than others I had experienced. My one complaint was there was not enough chutney. As my friends and faithful readers know, pineapple is my most favorite fruit ever and I was hoping there would be more. There was just not enough to get the distinct pineapple flavor Hawai'i is known for. Still the slider was one of my favorites so far at the festival.
Our entr'e sample menu finishes off with Poland's Kielbasa and Potato Pierogie. I actually enjoyed this with Donna and her sister Melissa on the day after their championship Disney ' marathon run! Congratulations to Donna and Melissa!
The pierogies were yummy, what more can I say. Nearly every cuisine has some sort of filled savory dough munchers in all sorts of flavors and sizes-Chinese dumplings, Latino empanadas, Filipino siopao, Italian stromboli, the American hot pocket, need I go on? The Polish have pierogies and in my dining experiences, they are always a good time. Epcot's Poland is no different, with nice warm, doughy pierogies complemented with a few zesty slices of kielbasa, a side of caramelized onions, and a squirt of sour cream to finish it off. While Poland's offering was a bit heavy as far as ingredients, I was a bit turned off by that squirt of sour cream. A dollop would have been just fine, the squirt making the plate a bit messy. One can argue that this year's festival is about 'the world of flavors' not the world of plate design, but I can't help but refute and say I eat with my eyes first.
With still many desserts from the Food and Wine to look forward to, we'll conclude this week's travel log with the promised look at the Festival Center. One of the best parts of going here was checking out the old Wonders of Life Pavilion. With the main building still intact, all of the attractions and interactive kiosks and booths are sadly gone, though it was nice to remember what once was.
Many of the events are little to no cost at the Festival Center, and I was lucky enough to go to one of the free ones with Brent Dodge! One Saturday in the Park day, we were going to run around Food and Wine and Brent asked me to meet him at the Festival Center. I grabbed a festival guide on my way into the park and found out that none other than Pam Brandon was doing book signings that day-that very hour that I walked in to be exact! I rushed towards Wonders of Life, cursing myself for not regularly carrying around my favorite Disney cookbook, which Pam Brandon wrote and compiled! This is also the book in which I have three copies and which I have used regularly in this blog and the 'Cooking with Brent and Reuben' episodes of the W.E.D.nesday Show! On my way to Wonders of Life I took a quick stop at Mouse Gear, Epcot's Disney merchandise department store, to purchase one of the newer cookbooks I had yet to own. I was waiting for the holiday cast member discount to get them but I did not want to miss Pam Brandon!
Pam is such a happy person and her attendant Sean is very happy to see that we're all happy. I love the (2nd) Happiest Place on Earth!
I've been pining for Delicious Disney Desserts, the mini cookbook featuring some pretty sweet desserts, including Board Walk Bakery's popular Cheesecake Brownie. It's probably our best seller in dessert pastries after the gourmet cupcakes! Anyhow, I quickly purchased the book (from a Cast Member who was actually from my hometown! Small World! And another story for another time, haha) and made a bee line for Wonders of Life. Brent and I went right into the pavilion and found the merchandise area where Pam Brandon was doing her signing. She was an extremely personable, lovely lady and she was so happy to hear we used her books on the show and before I came down to work in the bakery that was featured in the books! She signed my desserts book 'To Reuben, make something sweet! Pam Brandon.' It was such a great once in a lifetime opportunity, I'm so glad I had the chance to do it! If on the off chance she is reading this blog, thank you so much, Pam Brandon for being amazing. One for making these books possible for Disney World and Foodie fans, and two for signing my book and chatting with us!
Not only is the author of the Disney Cookbooks signing my copy of the Desserts book, she is sitting in front of Pineapples! Reuben's favorite things overload!
On that note, it's time to say goodbye until our next journey to Food and Wine, though with the upcoming seasonal celebrations, we may be taking a spooktacular detour away from the Food and Wine Festival and towards a not so scary party.


Such a brilliant day out at Stirling Castle.
We arrived in Stirling early and started to walk up to the castle. Towering over the streets of Stirling is the magnificent castle, and it was perfect for photo opportunities.
Once we had walked through the entrance of the castle, we met a tour guide who took us all around the castle. He pointed out many places of interest and was very informative. I would definitely recommend a tour guide if you ever visit Stirling Castle to get the most out of your visit. Once the guided tour was over, we decided to make our own way around the castle in more detail and looked across at the beautiful views.
We soon decided to take a break in The Unicorn Café. The café was super cute and all the food looked amazing. I only ordered a latte, but my sisters had a cake as well which they said was delicious!
We had such a wonderful day at Stirling Castle. It's a brilliant family attraction located in a lovely town.


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Vomiting, Chronic in Cats
How to Treat Head Pressing in Cats
Urinary Tract Infections in Cats
Why is My Cat Losing Hair? Hair Loss in Cats
Skin Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) in Cats
Home » Cat Conditions
Vaginal Abnormalities in Cats
Vaginal Malformations and Acquired Lesions in Cats
An altered or abnormal anatomic vaginal architecture, or vaginal malformation, can be due to congenital anomalies such as an imperforate hymen (where the hymen is solid, not allowing fluids through the vaginal canal from the uterus, or normal penetration [such as for breeding]; generally a congenital anomaly); dorsoventral septum (or septae, where the vagina has a vertical dividing membranous wall/partition); hymenal tightening; cysts (a sac with liquid inside); or to acquired conditions such as vaginal overgrowth, foreign bodies, strictures (tightenings), adhesions (abnormal fibrous tissue sticking to the structures), and cancer.
Vulvar discharge
Excessive licking of the vulva
Frequent or inappropriate urination
Straining to urinate or defecate
Wetting in the house, in the bed, etc.
Attractive to males
Refuses mating
Mass at lips of the vulva
Skin disorder around the vulva
Abnormally small vulva
Traumatic
Your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical exam on your cat, taking into account the background history of symptoms and possible incidents that might have led to this condition. A complete blood profile will be conducted, including a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, a urinalysis and an electrolyte panel to rule out other diseases. The urinalysis may show evidence of a secondary urinary tract infection. After the initial examination, your veterinarian will perform a gynecological examination as well.
The order in which the procedures are performed is important. They are listed here in the recommended order:
Vaginal culture to identify secondary infections
Vaginal cytology (cell examination) to identify stage of the estrous cycle; reveal inflammatory or cancerous cells
Digital examination (with a finger) of the vaginal canal
Vaginoscopy: an examination of the internal structure of the vagina using a small camera
Vaginography: X-rays performed after special dyes have been placed in the vaginal canal, so that the shape and structure of the vagina can be better viewed as the dye fills the vaginal space
Ultrasonography will be done when the results of the previous procedures suggest an anatomic abnormality
Positive-contrast Vaginography
Defines the structural boundaries of the vagina
Defines the structural boundaries of the cervix
Identifies strictures (narrowings), septae (partitions), persistent hymens, masses, rectum to vagina or urethra to vagina fistulas (abnormal connecting passageways between two normally separate canals), vaginal rupture, and diverticula (outpouching of hollow or fluid filled sac like structure)
Urinary incontinence may require excretory urography (X-rays of urination with dyes) to rule out ectopic (abnormally positioned) ureters (the tubes running from the kidneys down to the bladder), or a bladder with its neck positioned in the pelvis
Abdominal ultrasonography
Cranial vaginal masses may occasionally be imaged
Fluid buildup in the vagina (hydrocolpos) or uterus (hydrometra) may be seen in cases of imperforate hymen, due to solid structure of hymen blocking the flow of fluids from the uterus
A tube found between the bladder and the outside of the body; used to assist in urination.
A wall or partition that is designed to divide and separate
The very end of the large intestine
An in-depth examination of the properties of urine; used to determine the presence or absence of illness
The hollow bodily organ that holds the embryo and fetus and provides nourishment; only found in female animals.
The genitalia of a female; found on the outside
A medical condition in which the vagina becomes inflamed.
The term for the hip and related area
Also referred to as a UTI; a medical condition of the urinary tract and system in which the cells are damaged by microorganisms.
Any growth or organ on an animal that is not normal
The widening of something
The maximum potential that an animal has as far as its potential profit in terms of meat, eggs, milk, or other goods useful to people; may also refer to their ability to mate and birth and nurse young.
A method of breeding in which semen is collected and stored to be inserted into the vagina without actual breeding activity; often shortened to AI in the veterinary world.
estrous cycle
The reproductive cycle of female animals
estrus
The time period in which a female is receptive to male attention
The dropping of urine at the wrong time or place
The fold of membrane that covers the vagina
Any substance known to eliminate feeling; usually applied during a painful medical procedure.
Thickening of the Uterine Lining and Fluid Filled Sac in Cats
The abnormal thickening (pyometra) of the uterus' lining can affect cats at any age, although it is more common in cats that are six years of...
Bacterial Infection (Metritis) of the Uterus in Cats
Metritis, a uterine infection that usually occurs within a week after a cat gives birth, is symptomized by an inflammation of the endometrium...
Retained Testicle in Cats
Cryptorchidism is a condition characterized by incomplete or nonexistent descent of the testes into the scrotum.


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Q: how get amount of post with same tag Currently getting used to python and attempting to use stackoverflows api to query the number of posts with a particular tag.
import requests

BASEURL = "https://api.stackexchange.com/2.2/questions/15112125"

params = {
  "site": "stackoverflow"
}

r = requests.get(BASEURL, params=params)

print(r.json())

The above code works fine however when attempting to use /questions/tagged/python it's unable to get the information regarding the named tagged.

A: There seem to be no /questions/tagged endpoint
I think you need to query /questions to get a list of all the questions
then programmatically filter them on their tag list ("tags" JSON field), see question format here: https://api.stackexchange.com/docs/types/question
An example:
{
  "tags": [
    "windows",
    "c#",
    ".net"
  ],
  "owner": {
    "reputation": 9001,
    "user_id": 1,
    "user_type": "registered",
    "accept_rate": 55,
    "profile_image": "https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a007be5a61f6aa8f3e85ae2fc18dd66e?d=identicon&r=PG",
    "display_name": "Example User",
    "link": "https://example.stackexchange.com/users/1/example-user"
  },
  "is_answered": false,
  "view_count": 31415,
  "favorite_count": 1,
  "down_vote_count": 2,
  "up_vote_count": 3,
  "answer_count": 0,
  "score": 1,
  "last_activity_date": 1549253581,
  "creation_date": 1549210381,
  "last_edit_date": 1549278781,
  "question_id": 1234,
  "link": "https://example.stackexchange.com/questions/1234/an-example-post-title",
  "title": "An example post title",
  "body": "An example post body"
}

There is also that endpoint tags/{tag}/top-askers/{period} to get the top question askers in a specific tag, either in the last month or for all time.
See doc

A: You cannot get the questions based on tag the way you are trying, but you may consider using this endpoint which gives you list of questions which are unanswered based on your favorite tags or in case you don't have any favorite tags, it will give your more frequently used tags related unanswered questions. From the docs,

Note that just because a question has an answer, that does not mean it is considered answered. While the rules are subject to change, at
    this time a question must have at least one upvoted answer to be
    considered answered.

This method corresponds roughly with the unanswered ""my tags"" tab.
This method request an access_token.

Apart from that, the way @Bentaye pointed out above looks correct.


The Mitzvah of Atifat Tzitzit (the donning of Tzitzit - the strings which are attached to the Talit shawl) is of such paramount importance that we recite the passage containing the commandment to wear a Talit as part of the daily Shema prayer - literally the most important prayer in the entire Jewish religion. This is in part due to the intensely personal nature of figuratively wrapping oneself up in the "shadow of [God's] wings" (Psalms 36:8). In the words of the prophet: "I will be overjoyed in the Lord; my soul will rejoice in my God, for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation; He has covered me with the robe of righteousness as a groom decks himself in priestly grandeur, and as a bride adorns himself with her jewels." (Isaiah 61:10). It is no small coincidence that as such, a Talit's second and perhaps most sacred implementation is in its place at the crest of the bridal canopy. Wearing the Talit (and indeed, wearing Tzitzit at all times) is a reminder of the covenant that we sealed with God - "You will be a people unto Me, and I will be a God unto you." (Jeremiah 30:22) In making this covenant, we agreed to observe the 613 commandments, which are symbolized by the strings and knots of the Tzitzit that hang off the corners of the Talit. However, this is only a surface level meaning of the ritual. On a deeper level, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, may his memory be for a blessing, taught that the Talit is an expression of our relationship with our own spiritual development. In donning it, we ask that our character traits (as represented by the Talit itself) be a proper "garment" for our Soul, because the Soul itself is a pure energetic force, beyond any description or character traits attributed to it. We then take it one step further and ask that our actions "descend" from our good character traits, just as the Tzitzit strings "descend" from the Talit shawl.


We are often asked why we don't have our own service facility.
By using the main dealers and a network of experienced specialists we can match each car to the best garage. The people who service a 25 year old 3.2 Carrera aren`t necessarily the best people to use for a 4 year old 911 or Cayenne and visa versa. We also pool information from the different experts allowing us to build up an extensive knowledge bank of issues which can affect the Porsches, not just problems which have affected our our own vehicles. By servicing in house we would be isolated and have limited exposure. This is particularly relevant as new models are introduced.
Working as we do also ensures a qualified third party casts their eye over our cars prior to their delivery. If you do your own in house servicing the temptation to turn a blind eye every now and again is often too strong to ignore. We can also police service work, ultimately if there was a problem we could go elsewhere, with your own service facility you are stuck.
We pride ourselves on our technical knowledge and for a car dealer our noble leader wouldn`t make a bad techie! We have our own full diagnostic facilities in house which allow us to interrogate all models up to and including the current 991 model 911 and current Cayman, Boxster and Cayenne.
If you want to know where to get your Porsche fixed then these non franchised people may be of some use. We haven`t used them all but where we have we`ve included a few comments. If you have had experience of any other chaps then let us know and we will let the rest of the world know. As with all things make your own minds up with them, for every one who sings praises there will be someone else who moans, we don`t judge, we just pass on the info !!
Not someone we`ve used but a lot of people swear by them. We certainly see their stamp a fair bit in service records.
These guys used to work for CS engineering before their demise and have now started up on their own. They can collect and deliver if required and seem to offer a well priced service. We have used them on several occasions and have been very happy.
Well established. We haven`t used him ourselves but the word on the street seems favorable !!! Not a bad bloke by all accounts!
Servicing as well as new and used Porsche parts.
They do a lot of historic restorations and Rally preparation. Well established.
Servicing for all cars up to 1995. They service 924, 944 911 and have full diagnostic facilities for 968, 964 and 993 models.
Very well known specialist located on the outskirts of St Albans. One of our regular sources for service work they have a refreshing feet on the ground approach to looking after the cars. Speak to Steve the main man - just don`t get on the subject of racing knackered old green 911`s or you`ll be there for ever ! As well as servicing road cars they also prepare a lot of the cars raced around the world - our noble leader`s car included. Formerly based near Wembley stadium.
Well established, we haven`t used them ourselves but see plenty of their stamps in service books.
Established in 1991 Chris Sanderson was a PCGB technician of the year finalist.
Not someone we`ve used in the past . Servicing Porsches since 1966 and specialise in the more classic pre-impact bumper cars.
A recently established brand but with very experienced and well regarded technicians at the helm. Having used them ourselves, there would be no hesitation in recommending the services they offer.
Not someone we`ve used but again some of our customers have. Collection and delivery service available.
Haven`t used them ourselves but they were recommended by a visitor to the website.
Not people we`ve used but we see their stamps quite a lot. Well established. They do a lot of torque tube overhaul work on 944 / 928. Bodywork facilities.
One of the most revered Porsche race preparers in the UK they also offer a range of services for standard road cars. Fixed menu servicing is available.
Restoration and servicing for pre-impact bumper 911s and 356s etc.
We've used Sports And Classic on a number of occasions which is an endorsement in itself given our respective companies are based hundreds of miles apart. The majority of the work commission involved the rectification of gearbox issues on a wide range of models from Cayennes through to 996 Turbos. In our experience very few Porsche specialists offer a similar service. All work has been carried out efficiently and to a quoted price. Having known Mike and the team for a number of years I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and the service they provide. We have a number of mutual customers who understandably feel the same. A respected company with a great depth of knowledge.
A service stamp we see regularly. Undertake a variety of work on all Porsches. Porsche loan car available on request.
Established in 1978 these guys are able to work on pretty much anything from pre-impact bumper cars right through to current models. Another company we use ourselves and have done so for a number of years.


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Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic bowl. Stoneware with olive green drip glaze. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01408 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Cut-sided studio pottery ceramic bowl. Stoneware with an iridescent copper red glaze. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01407 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic bowl. Stoneware with mottled glaze. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01389 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic bowl. Stoneware with a gray-green glazed exterior and a cream glazed interior. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01396 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery stoneware ceramic bowl. Stoneware with speckled gold and green glaze. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01391 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Large low studio ceramic pottery bowl with an inverted rim. Stoneware with mossy green glaze. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01390 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Large studio pottery ceramic platter with a lobed shape and split rim. Stoneware, glazed in an elegant, earthy dark green. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01397 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Large studio pottery ceramic stoneware bowl. Stoneware with a drizzle glaze design on the interior. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01384 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio ceramic pottery vase with fluted sides. Stoneware with gray, blue, and white glaze. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01394 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic vase. Glazed stoneware. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01386 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic vase. Glazed stoneware. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01385 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery vase. Stoneware with brown and tan glaze. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01400 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Lidded studio pottery ceramic box with a combed, cut-sided design. Glazed stoneware. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01399 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic lidded jar. Stoneware with a speckled glaze and a decorative band of impressed triangles. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01392 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic tripod bowl. Glazed stoneware. Marked along the foot. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01395 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Set of four studio pottery ceramic bowls. Stoneware with dark green glaze. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01403 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Set of four triangular studio pottery ceramic bowls. Stoneware with white glazed exteriors and gray glazed interiors. All are marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01402 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). Set of four studio pottery ceramic mugs. Stoneware with white glaze and gray interiors. Marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Note: Lots 1-19 were purchased by a single collector from MacKenzie's showroom between 1989-2000 SKU: 01404 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Jeff Oestreich (b. 1947). Beaked pitcher. Soda-fired stoneware. Signed below the handle. Jeff Oestreich was first introduced to ceramics as a student of Warren MacKenzie's at the University of Minnesota. Inspired, he went on to apprentice with Bernard Leach in St. Ives, then settled back in Minnesota to form his own pottery. He is an active part of the Minnesota ceramics community, hosting a stop on the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, and he is also active on a larger scale: he is displayed in many museums throughout the world and has taught and done artist residencies in a varied group of institutions, including the Rhode Island School of Design, Leach Pottery in St. Ives, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. SKU: 01214 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Katayoun Amjadi (b. 1981). Wood-fired cast porcelain sculpture of a chicken titled "Nightingale & Rose Souvenir" from Amjadi's 2017 "The Nightingale and the Rose" series. With custom wooden box. Katayoun Amjadi began her ceramics training at the University of Minnesota with Mark Pharis, a former student of Warren MacKenzie's, graduating with her BFA in 2013. She applies her functional ceramics training to her powerful conceptual art, through which she grapples with questions of identity and the self. She recently received her MFA from the University of Minnesota, and has displayed and taught throughout the Midwest. SKU: 01345 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Eckels Pottery studio ceramic sculpture, comprised of three ridged stoneware forms decorated with drip glaze. Signed under the base. SKU: 01401 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Mottled yellow and brown studio ceramic dish with an exaggerated footrim. SKU: 01409 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Group of ten pieces of Minnesota studio pottery, including three vases, three tea bowls, one mug, one bowl, and two small dishes. Several marked: two of the vases are signed Nelson under the base, and dated '79 and '84, respectively; the tallest vase is signed Eckels under the base; two of the three tea bowls are marked with a "K" mark; the mug is marked with a "W" along the footrim; and the two small dishes are illegibly signed under the base. SKU: 01814 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Irve Dell (20th/21st c) and Lynn Geesaman (b. 1938). Untitled metal sculpture with photograph. Bronze form with leaves in low relief open to display a gate over a photograph depicting a garden. SKU: 01969 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
After Alexander Calder (1898-1976). Hammock soft sculpture. Cotton cord and jacaranda. Signed and dated '75 in the weave. The fabric manufacturer's label on the reverse reads: "Content: 100% Cotton Manila Size: Name: Hammock, Soft Sculpture Edition No: (11/100) Original Design by: Alexander Calder Date: 1975 Made in: Nicaragua CAC Publication, N.Y.C." SKU: 01412 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
After Alexander Calder (1898-1976). Hand woven maguey fiber tapestry depicting a circus scene. Signed and dated '75 in the weave along the lower right and numbered 10/100 along the lower left. Published by C.A.C. Publications and Bon Art, USA. Manufacturer's label on the reverse reads: "A Bon Art Product for EXPORT. Made in Guatemala HANDMADE 100% Maguey Fiber" as well as the same message in Spanish. SKU: 01326 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Tim Harding (20th/21st c.). Fiber wall hanging inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. Textured silk. Signed and dated 1988 on a patch along the interior. SKU: 01970 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Dino Rosin (b. 1948). Glass sculpture titled "Friends" depicting a pair of friends embracing. Etched signature along the base. SKU: 01848 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Suzanne Pascal (b. 1914). Art glass sculpture of a head. Signed in the hair to the right of the face. SKU: 01379 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Jack Earl (b. 1934). Plaster sculpture of a woman riding a dog in front of a temple facade, with a map inscribed "Charles City County" along the reverse. Signed and dated 1973 along the base. SKU: 01839 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Pieter Barranti (19th c). Marble sculpture titled "Dorothy" of a young girl. Signed "P. Barranti, Firenze" along the base. The base is additionally inscribed with the title. SKU: 01411 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
After Auguste Moreau (1861-1906). Bronze sculpture titled "Red Riding Hood." Signed and titled along the base. "Copyright M Mullers Son NY" label along the verso. SKU: 01872 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). Bronze bust titled "Phryne," depicting the famous ancient Greek courtesan Phryne. Signed and titled along the base. Societe Des Bronzes De Paris foundry mark with drill hole mark. SKU: 01582 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Ghanu Gantcheff (d. 1950). Bronze sculpture of a woodcutter. Signed along the base. SKU: 01320 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Erte (1892-1990). Bronze sculpture titled "Le Danseur." Numbered 152/250 along the base and additionally marked "RKP Int. Corp" and copyrighted 1980. SKU: 01224 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauction
Hans Keck (1875-1941). Bronze sculpture depicting an athlete pressing a kettlebell. Signed along the base. SKU: 01840 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Louis Chalon (1866-1940). Bronze sculpture titled "Recumbent Female Nude." Patinated bronze on a marble base. Signed in the bronze under the pillow. SKU: 01583 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Bill Mack (b. 1949). Bronze bas relief wall sculpture depicting Ludwig von Beethoven with the text "the gracious mouth through which music spoke." Signed along the upper right. SKU: 01767 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
After Frederick Remington (1861-1909). Bronze equestrian sculpture titled "Rattlesnake," depicting a rider clinging to a horse that rears to avoid a rattlesnake. Signed "Copyright Frederic Remington" in the bronze above the marble base. SKU: 01802 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Elliot Offner (1931-2010). Bronze sculpture of a crane. Signed along the base. Additionally inscribed "Edition 150" and "Smith College." SKU: 01376 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
American School, 19th c. Oil on canvas portrait of an African American gentleman. SKU: 01216 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Edmund Osthaus (1858-1928). Watercolor on paper depicting a pair of hunting dogs in the woods. Signed along the lower right. A framer's label adhered to the verso provides the title, partially obscured due to a fold in the paper, and is dated to January 31, 1907. SKU: 01361 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Thomas Craig (1849-1924). Oil on canvas depicting a pastoral scene of two cows grazing. Signed along the lower left. SKU: 01191 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Thomas Craig (1849-1924). Oil on canvas depicting a group of cattle grazing under trees. Signed along the lower left. SKU: 01192 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Alexander Wyant (1836-1892). Oil on canvas titled "The Winding Path" depicting a path among trees under cloudy skies. Signed along the lower left. The painting is titled on a brass nameplate on the frame. The Carrig Rohane frame is signed and dated 1922. SKU: 01051 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
George Inness (1825-1894). Oil on canvas titled "Solitude" depicting a river landscape. Signed along lower left. C. 1859. Provenance: Loaned to the Minneapolis Institute of Art by Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Tearse (November 4, 1965-January 2, 1966). Literature: Catalogue Raisonne by Michael Quick, #138 p. 151 SKU: 01060 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Feodor von Luerzer (1851-1913). Oil on canvas depicting a serene landscape. Signed and dated 1896 along the lower left. SKU: 01218 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
Wesley Webber (1841-1914). Oil on canvas depicting two ships at sea. Signed along the lower left. A label from the Lyman Allen Museum Conservation Laboratory is adhered to the verso. SKU: 01193 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions
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CSO of SignalFx and an information security leader, innovating the way SaaS companies secure data.
No one would argue that security shouldn't be top of mind for most companies. Yet businesses of all sizes continue to suffer security incidents that lead to the compromise of confidential data. However, most incidents are not caused by sophisticated hackers; they result from not evolving security programs to match new technology, misconfiguration of cloud assets and outdated security monitoring approaches.
Earlier this year, a security researcher named Giovanni Collazo used the Shodan search engine to discover more than 2,000 etcd servers on the internet. Etcd is a key element of most Kubernetes deployments. He then used commonly known scripts to connect to the etcd database and downloaded 8,781 passwords, 650 Amazon Web Service secret access keys, 23 secret keys and eight private keys. Exposing this information could have been avoided by enabling authentication (etcd before 2.1 was an open system with authentication disabled by default) and using a security group to control access.
So, how should a CSO ensure that a security program evolves properly?
The security team is often the last to be informed (or not informed at all) of architectural changes, new features, new processes and new tools. In the best-case scenario, these kinds of changes are reviewed by security to ensure that applicable security best practices are implemented. In the worst-case scenario, security becomes aware of the changes only after the changes have resulted in a security incident.
A successful partnership among engineering, product and security teams can be implemented by having a repeatable roadmap planning process -- and by making security an integral part of the process. This partnership must be driven by company leadership so that the CSO is able to participate in product roadmap planning sessions, prioritization meetings and engineering leadership meetings.
Securing new technologies requires an understanding of how the technology works, the recommended security settings, common misconfigurations and exploits. The CSO should evaluate the technical skills of the security team and consider adding security talent with applicable subject matter expertise to supplement the existing security team's expertise.
Ultimately, everyone on the security team should learn new technologies and relevant security practices. Relying on resources who are already committed to other mission-critical projects is not sufficient. The CSO, by participating in product roadmap planning, can formulate a forward-looking hiring and training strategy.
To secure new architecture, security must develop a threat model and identify attack vectors and countermeasures. The threat model should be developed and updated through collaboration between security and engineering. In the process, those teams should create a complete view of the architecture. That means identifying all services and assets with sensitive data and resources, documenting all entry points and trust levels (i.e., which services are accessible on the internet and require authentication/authorization) and documenting data flows and dependencies.
The traditional principles of defense in depth are still applicable, but new technologies may require new tools. In the case of microservices, traditional network-based and host-based hardening and monitoring are not sufficient. Security monitoring should provide a complete inventory of services, interdependencies and expected communication paths. Moreover, it should provide alerts when it detects communication that is not expected.
Being in a reactive mode is an ineffective and inefficient strategy. The CSO must stay ahead of emerging threats and evolve their security program to proactively reduce the risk of a security incident.
In summary, a security strategy should evolve to address risks that are specific to new technologies. The CSO needs to be a forward-looking leader who can forge a close partnership with engineering and product management.


Expanded range of Milesight products were presented together with Cathexis at Security Twenty 17 by Acam Technology, Milesight's valuable partner in UK celebrating their Twentieth year as the East Midlands top specialist CCTV distributor.
Xiamen, China(February 16th, 2017)-Milesight, the leader in IP-based megapixel video surveillance solutions, is delighted to participate in Security Twenty 17 Conference and Exhibition in Nottingham on 9 February with the help of Acam Technology, Milesight's precious and faithful distributor in UK.
Visitors to the Acam stand were able to explore the features of Milesight's most advanced Starlight Premium Series IP Cameras and 4K H.265 Mini PoE NVR Series, boasting a range of new high-performance technologies.
During the event, Milesight's Starlight Premium Cameras attracted lots of visitors. The Starlight Premium Series offers all that you might have come to expect from such a leading brand, including ONVIF compliance, a well thought through design, robust construction and reliability in the field. Moreover, the show-up of Mini PoE NVR was the focus of attention. "The event was well attended with a lot of interest in the Milesight NVR MS-N1009-UPT", said Dave Watkins, the Sales Director from Acam Technology.
The very latest products from the high quality range of Milesight IP Cameras coupled with the Cathexis VMS package were demonstrated, which combined provide a complete integrated surveillance solution for the highest level of security. "We demonstrated Milesight cameras as the connected IPC with Cathexis, which again had a lot of interest", Dave also said, "We will be doing the next one in Dublin on the 5th of April".
Jennifer Cai, Marketing Manager of Milesight commented, "We are excited to be at the Security Twenty 17, as the event is a fantastic opportunity for us to keep updated on any technology and developments in the security field. Also, with the help of Acam and the cooperation of Cathexis, Milesight's products were favored by a lot of visitors once again and deeper merged into the UK market."
As an value-added distributor of Milesight in UK, Acam Technology is a market leading trade distributor of CCTV solutions and equipment. It has been supplying quality products and service to the CCTV market through rigorous and ongoing evaluation for almost 20 years.
Cathexis Technologies is a globally-recognized Video Management Software developer, specializing in video management solutions for the international market. For now, Cathexis has added over 300 new IP camera integrations to its ever increasing list of supported IP cameras.


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The UK's Leading Orthopaedic Shockwave Clinic
Cure Pain – Avoid Surgery
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OUR TEAM at SHOCKWAVE CLINICS
For over 10-years we have been using Shockwave to treat numerous muscular problems caused by sports injuries as well as back pain, problems caused by invasive surgery and simple old age.
We do this by using a wide range of physiotherapy treatments augmented by the latest non-invasive shockwave treatments using both focussed shockwave, magneto transduction therapy and radio frequency.
Our clinic in Richmond-upon-Thames close to the edge of Ham Common is easy to reach and free parking is available outside the clinic or nearby when you visit us.
Nim Ragbir
Senior Physiotherapist & Shockwave Consultant
Nim is a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist and an Extracorporeal Shockwave Consultant. She has been a health care professional since 1998. She qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2012, and a Shockwave Consultant in 2017. Prior to being a Physio, she was a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.
She has worked with a broad range of organisations including the NHS, MS Action, and Mind, as well as running private clinics based in a variety of Health Centres and at QMotion at Queen Mary's University in East London.
Nim has worked with a broad range of clients including footballers, cyclists, runners, rock climbers, swimmers, surfers, rowers, musicians, dancers, actors, singers, artists, hairdressers, office workers, market traders, drivers, new parents, children accompanied by an adult, and retired clients. Her inspiration to become a therapist came during her recovery from a back injury she sustained on a London Underground train which took four years to recover from.
Dr Anthony Harding
Dr Harding graduated from the AECC University College with a Master of Chiropractic degree (MChiro). His clinical experience in shockwave therapy started during his study as an intern, treating patients with conditions including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and calcific tendonitis.
Preferring to adopt a holistic approach to treating patients and striving to achieve the best outcomes, Dr Harding applies a combination of traditional methods in manual therapies with the very latest in technological advancements where possible.
Dr Harding was first introduced to Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy as a patient and was amazed by his results of the treatment. Since then, Dr Harding has chosen to join the team and expand his knowledge beyond musculoskeletal complaints, now specialising in the area of men's health.
Charles Turner
Charles Turner is a seasoned Management consultant with associations with a range of international medical companies including GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol Myers Squibb.
He is responsible for the operational, strategic, and clinical excellence of Shockwave Clinics Ltd. Using a wealth of experience gained in advising many blue-chip clients, he is at the forefront of assessing new medical technologies, that promote faster and more effective healing and bringing them to the UK market
Steph Allister
Steph Allister has an extensive background in the publishing and the content marketing sector having managed large sales teams and latterly been responsible for account managing several high yielding projects.
Steph was bought into the team to use her organisational skills in her role as clinic manager to streamline our processes, champion best practices and keep the clinic running smoothly, whilst having an integral part to play in the growth of the company.
ABOUT SHOCKWAVE CLINICS
Shockwave clinics Ltd is the leading shockwave clinic in the UK with the most advanced and comprehensive range of shockwave and complimentary technologies, including magneto transduction therapy and radio frequency.
2022 © Shockwave Clinics Ltd


The Curaçao Tourist Board has taken every effort to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the information gathered and presented on this website. You will find information regarding tourism statistics produced by the Curaçao Tourist Board and also useful information regarding room tax legislation. Information about investing in the Curaçao Tourism Accommodation sector you can find on the website of Curaçao Investment & Export Development Foundation (CINEX).


Buying life insurance is one of the most important things you will do to ensure that your loved ones are cared for following something bad happening to you. The following article below discusses some ways to locate the right life insurance tips.
Compare prices between numerous companies when buying life insurance. Premiums for life insurance can vary greatly between insurance providers, so try using online comparisons to find the cheaper quotes.You also want to take in consideration your previous medical history when shopping around for quotes.
If you enjoy thrill sports like parachuting, scuba diving or skydiving, then this may cause your life insurance premiums to increase. Some risky occupations, such as piloting a helicopter, will mean higher insurance premiums because of the risks involved in that line of work.
You don't need to buy any life insurance policy that has a giant payout when you die. This will only leave you with no money while you are still alive.
Make sure that you disclose any hobbies or hobby that your insurer may consider high-risk. While you may end up paying more money, it will also ensure that any claims resulting from such risks are not deemed ineligible. If you withhold information about your dangerous hobby or job, it could be considered fraud and thus, you will subject to stiff penalties.
Watch out for any signs that suggest an agent or broker might be shady or a scammer. If an agent tries to downplay the importance of ratings, or if they claim that those very ratings are unimportant or not available, it's best to work with someone else, or file a complaint.
Do your own research and talk to a professional about life insurance policy.They can help you calculate the amount of coverage you will need, and they can also do the footwork of making any policy changes and answering all of your questions.
Compare life insurance policies from many different companies before deciding on one. Two different policies you compare might be renewable, but one may offer a longer term. While you could find a number of policies offering similar benefits, they may differ in price.
You may exercise before you go to a life insurance medical exam.This will only make your blood pressure go up and give an inaccurate reading to the doctor.
If you purchase your life insurnace policy from a financially solid company, you need to buy the policy from a reputable and financially stable company. The insurance company you choose should receive a rating of "A" or higher from the four largest independent agency which specializes in this area.
Keep your insurance policies in a safe location.
You may not be aware that you can use life insurance policy. Consider a policy that offers "return on premiums".You pay your premiums in full for a certain length of time, and if you are still alive when your policy expires, you will get everything you paid back. You can use those returned premiums to finance your retirement!
Take action before your term life insurance policy ends. If you have the good fortune to be in good health, think about subscribing to another term life policy. If you know your health is compromised, you should opt instead for a permanent policy. Doing this will let you skip getting a new medical exam, and over time, the cost may be lower than a that of a term policy.
Smokers should consider a special type of term life insurance for smokers because regular life insurance policies often don't cover smokers. While these policies cost more than others, they are designed specifically for smokers. These policies will also help pay for tobacco-related medical expenses or health problems related to tobacco. You should also be aware that smokers depending on how much they smoke.
If you want to make sure your family is taken care of, you need a life insurance policy. It's essential that you choose the right policy that is suitable for your family. The tips here have provided you with much needed information to make buying life insurance feasible and easy.


In January, 2001, the RTF Healing House Network was established as the new covering membership organization for qualified professional ministry teams. The Healing House Network provides a nationwide and international referral center for individuals and couples to receive personal ministry. As well, Healing House Network trainers provide quality training and oversight to help others to become qualified to bring healing to the body of Christ. They work with local churches, communities, and the various RTF training centers.
Since then, Restoring the Foundations International has continued to develop comprehensive training programs, numerous seminars, conferences, and specialized topics classes to equip others in ministry.
Restoring the Foundations has many venues. Our Healing House Network has ministry teams located throughout the world. In addition, there are many churches which provide RTF ministry. Restoring the Foundations International makes its home in a turn-of-the-century bed and breakfast nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Echo Mountain Inn, which serves the public as a bed and breakfast and also serves as a center for personal ministry, conferences, seminars, and in-depth ministry training.
You can locate a ministry team or venue closest to you on our website in the Ministry Section under Ministry Teams. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us at any time and speak with our ministry coordinator.


The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) today announced that tens of thousands of Americans volunteered as part of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. CNCS led this nationwide effort that paid tribute to and honored the victims and heroes of that day. The USC Cecil Murray Center for Civic Engagement; the USC Institute for Genetic Medicine Art Gallery, (IGM AG); The City of Refuge Church in Gardena; Save America's Children (SAC); The YES Salon and Poems for Peace; The Reachers Club; Spotball, USA; and Branch Productions collaborated in launching The Movement of Love and Reconciliation with Disaster Chaplain, Reverend Bill Minson, who made virtual appearances on social media at both the IGM AG and City of Refuge.
Created after the Columbine school shootings in 1999, Save America's Children (SAC), a nonprofit organization founded by David Dew, offers schools a Violence Detection and Prevention program. as well as resources to create a S.A.C. council in their schools. The program's goal is to detect, prevent and heal the causes of school violence. S.A.C. empowers kids by giving them a voice and resources to generate their own bright future. As mindful stewards of self, others and the planet, these students will go forth to ensure inclusive, noncompetitive, transparent and accountable democratic process. The Movement of Love and Reconciliation, launched by David Dew whose music and art are tools he provides students to develop and sustain movements of good in their schools and communities is a project supported by the IGM Art Gallery and its partners.
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The simulated scenarios conceived by Jana Gunstheimer in her projects are critical of society. Yet they are documented in the most precise detail using ostensibly authentic material. Like major media-packaged events, the projects play off the feigned Possible against the Real, raising the question of how reality as such is constructed in human consciousness.
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The illustrated book was published on the occasion of the exhibition "Daß es ernst ist, wissen wir, aber wir glauben es nicht", 6 February to 27 March 2010, Galerie Römerapotheke, Zurich, as well as 23 July to 12 September 2010, Galerie im Taxispalais, Innsbruck.


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Partner of psychoanalysis, the couch became widespread in the West in the Age of Romanticism, back in the eighteenth century, carving great popularity among nobility and bourgeoisie. However, the relationship that turned on the couches glamorous element would be the use thereof by the supporters of Sigmund Freud would use for the facilities to be paid for the patient had no visual contact with the doctor. Currently, the couches have gained popularity for being part of fetishism in the new trends. However, when choosing the style sofas that fit the home décor presents certain problems, easy to remove if you know choose adapting personal style.
Home decorating inevitably involves sifting through the choice of style. In the case of the sofas can happen that a given environment appears to hinder the ability to add style couches without being tacky or outdated. So today, we will find designs that can adapt to a house with a touch or retro hippie, or a minimalist style, the classic pine furniture and parquet.
At first, you must correctly define which of the identified best home styles. For building floors be easily determined by your wood furniture bright or dim, white curtains or play with a discreet chair, door, also of wood, parquet and realistic pictures of nature or manners.
However, if the environment is full of shapes and colors, mattress covers exotic Indian sculptures, tapestries, candles and other complementary furnishings, of course we are facing the hippie style. A variant of this, because sometimes converge – is the retro style in which past elements (clocks, telephones, etc) Combined with "art world". A final home decorating style would be minimal, influenced by contemporary art and, specifically, on the conceptual. A home like this type of open spaces, mono chrome, with sharp contrasts, angular lines and a shortage of decorative elements because it is based, by far, in a vacuum.
Straight lines, angular structure, solid colors and absolute lack of decorative elements, so minimalism. Its popularity is based on the freedom that comes when choosing the color of the walls or curtains because in this style, the furniture become mere spectators of the true protagonist decorative, the colors and contrasts, pictures protagonists, the curtains modern style and cutting edge. As you can see in the picture above the space is completely covered with deep tones and high contrast. Sofas like this have their own style, comfort and are discrete minimalist decorations.
The couches of such households will be marked mainly by the complementarity of the rest of the furniture and the new addition. A good option is to add a dark type of leather that p ou can be charming shed covered with a blanket of earth tones or other accessories such as cushions to brown shades also balancing between home basic and elected couch.
You can also use the couches really classic like the following with clear baroque style.
A warm and family are often the hallmark of this type of spaces that abound detail, memories and cover walls, floors, sofas and beds. In a way, these homes are "trimmed" and protected against any threat, so it seems when you go into one of them. Unlike can occur with minimal type in these spaces are not contrasts since, in many cases, the walls have strident tones or wallpaper (retro aspect in particular) coupled with an equally furniture recharged.
In the same line can also include a loveseat included within the category of stylish retro couches – hippie that fit perfectly in home decor like this.
However, the important thing when decorating is not the what but the where is decorated. The language of each key decoration which will be more suitable couch for a house or another. What is certain is that the couch is an ideal in an office as an element of relaxation in the lounge or in a large room, especially in two heights.
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