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So my Mom had suddenly decided she needed to pass on her own secret cake recipe to me over this weekend. This recipe has been years in the making and in my Mom's opinion absolute perfection. I do agree it is pretty damn good cake, but it is not like a lot of cakes out there.
This cake is a variation of a chiffon cake and is more like the cakes you get from the Asian bakeries not like the cakes bought at most American bakeries. My major issues with some cakes out there is the heavy denseness, the grainy and overly sweet flavor. The texture of this cake is soft almost like an angel food cake, moist without being heavy and not too sweet. Because the cake is not overly sweet by itself, it makes a good balance for that sugary frosting that is going to be slathered all around. I find this cake to taste quite good on its own. Here are some of the pictures taken through out the process. Continue reading


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House Communications Subcommittee Skeds FCC Budget Hearing
The House Communications Subcommittee has announced it will hold a hearing Feb. 16 (9 a.m.) on the budget/spending of the FCC, over which it has oversight.
The subcommittee has already passed FCC reform legislation targeted at insuring that the FCC's investment in regulating the industry passes a cost-benefit analysis of the need for regs vs. the potential impact on jobs and investment.
"As the subcommittee tasked with overseeing the Federal Communications Commission, members have a fiduciary duty to ensure independent agencies are using taxpayer dollars wisely. The hearing will focus on the FCC's budget and spending to prevent waste," the committee said in a notice on the hearing.

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Warner Bros will remake its 1984 fantasy film The NeverEnding Story, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on a German-language novel by Michael Ende, the 1984 original focuses on a young boy called Bastian who escapes into the parallel world of Fantasia when he reads a book titled The NeverEnding Story.
The Wolfgang Petersen-helmed fantasy pulled in $20 million at the US box office and spawned a 1990 sequel and a direct-to-video third instalment in 1996.
The Kennedy/Marshall Company and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way firm will produce the remake, which will reportedly examine the book in greater detail than the original.
Warner is hoping to capitalise on the popularity of the children's fantasy genre with the new NeverEnding Story. Its Harry Potter series has earned more than $4.5 billion from its five films.


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Nifty spot opened at 10477.55 , made a high of 10495.20, it made a low of 10404.65 , before closing at 10442.20
Had mentioned that long positions for the day can be taken above 10455 and short positions can be taken below 10415 . Nifty initially triggered our long trade and nearly completed all 3 long targets for the day before taking our TSL . Nifty then triggered our short trade and completed just 1 target . Nifty had also confirmed our weekly short trade in the previous session and today completed 5 weekly short targets giving around 100 points from the weekly short trade .
Had mentioned in the previous post " Now in the coming session Nifty needs to break and sustain below 10415 to test 10395 - 10390 initially and sustaining below it we can see a further correction till 10375 - 10355 . Similarly breaking and sustaining above 10455 we can see a test of 10475 - 10480 initially and breaking / sustaining above it we can see a further move till 10500 - 10515 . " , and today Nifty made a high of 10495.20 just below our next resistance zone for the day and though it broke below 10415 it could sustain .
Nifty today gave a consecutive close below 10450 and we can see a test of 10365 - 10340 levels . Those who are short should keep a cbsl of 10510 now.
Now in the coming session Nifty needs to break and sustain below 10425 to test 10405 - 10400 initially and sustaining below it we can see a further correction till 10385 - 10370. Similarly breaking and sustaining above 10460 we can see a test of 10480 - 10485 initially and breaking / sustaining above it we can see a further move till 10500 - 10515
Nifty Spot Levels for the day are
Long above 10460 for 10470 - 10485 - 10515 , SL 10435
Short below 10425 for 10415 - 10400 - 10370 , SL 10450
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A clawback is a contractual provision under which money that's already been paid out must be returned to an employer or another type of organization under certain conditions. A clawback may also involve a penalty in addition to the repayment. A clawback can be utilized across a broad spectrum of organizations including public companies, bankruptcy courts, insurance companies, Medicaid, and government agencies.
The primary goal of a clawback provision is to deter individuals/organizations from presenting inaccurate financial results, such as giving incorrect accounting information. A clawback can occur following an audit of financial results when it is found that the results were overstated. Clawbacks are also used to provide a mechanism for recovery of funds that should not have been paid and to raise the confidence of investors/consumers that reported results are correct.
Examples of Clawback Uses
Occasions in which clawbacks can be used include the repayment of:
- Incorrect executive bonuses that resulted from overstated financial results,
- Benefits/payments for insurance policies that have previously been canceled,
- Dividends that have been distributed after an organization files for bankruptcy,
- Advance Medicaid payments for long-term care at nursing homes when a recipient is deceased.
In the case of executive bonuses, there is a question whether individuals who are subject to clawback provisions may try to offset the risk of the clawback by negotiating a higher base salary that is not subject to a clawback provision.


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In yet another speculation about her looks, the tabloids recently reported that Tavia Yeung had gone under the knife in order to appear youthful and compatible with her younger boyfriend, Him Law.
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Why Wear Compression Socks
For most people, the use of compression socks evokes visions of elite marathoners, senior citizens, or bedridden hospital patients. However, there are numerous reasons compression socks should be worn.
How do Compression Socks Work?
Compression socks are knee-high, elastic socks that are pulled over the foot and generally rest below the knee. These garments are intended to compress the entire lower leg, including feet, ankles, and calves. Compression socks are constructed from strong elastic or rubber fibers, which apply compression to the feet, ankles, calves, and shins.
When compression socks are worn, the compression works to reduce the diameter of veins in the lower legs. This reduction results in increased blood flow velocity. In addition, the reduction of vein diameter improves the effectiveness of the valves in both veins and arteries. The overall effect is reduced venous pressure, enhanced circulation, and greater venous wall support. Overall, when veins, muscles, and arteries are compressed and circulating blood is forced through these small channels, venous return (i.e., the flow of blood back to the heart) is significantly improved.
Graduated Compression
Graduated compression socks have varying levels of compression throughout the sock. The level of compression will be highest toward the ankle and will continue to decrease until the lowest level of compression is experienced at the top cuff. Graduated compression is used to fight gravity by pushing blood flow toward the heart. As blood pools in the lowest portions of the body, it is difficult for the body to return the blood back to the heart for recirculation. However, graduated compression causes the highest level of constriction in the ankle, which pushes blood upwards. The result is greater venous return.
The most common style of compression socks are knee-high, which rest just below the knee. This style is preferred by many people as being most comfortable and easy to wear.
What to Look for When Purchasing Compression Socks
When selecting the best compression socks, do you know which type of socks should you choose? There are many choices available, including various lengths, compression grades, and purposes.
First, when choosing compression socks it is important to note the style. Knee-high compression socks, which cover the entire lower leg from toe to just below the knee, are the preferred style by many.
Second, you should find compression socks that have an appropriate level of compression for your needs. The levels of compression are as follows:
- 8-15 mmHg: relieves minor swelling
- 15-20 mmHg: prevents and relieves minor varicose veins prevents deep vein thrombosis
- 20-30 mmHg: prevents and relieves moderate to severe varicose veins; treats moderate to severe edema; prevents deep vein thrombosis
- 30-40 mmHg: prevents and relieves severe varicose veins; treats severe edema; prevents deep vein thrombosis
If you are unsure which level of compression is best for your needs, consult a physician.
The third step in choosing the best compression socks for your needs is to take proper measurements. For knee-high socks, you should first record the circumference of your calf by measuring the widest part of your lower leg. This measurement, in addition to your shoe size, is used to determine which compression sock size is best for you.
Top 10 Reasons to Wear Compression Socks
There are many reasons to wear compression socks, regardless of your age, gender, or presence of any pre-existing medical condition. The top 10 most common reasons to wear compression socks include:
Compression Socks Improve Athletic Performance
Compression socks improve athletic performance by enhancing blood flow to and from lower extremities during activity. When training, hard-working muscles utilize oxygen-rich blood for fuel, then create deoxygenated metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid. This lactic acid build-up can cause muscle soreness and fatigue. Compression socks, however, improve circulation and blood flow, keeping deoxygenated blood from pooling in the lower legs and preventing lactic acid formation. If you look at the starting line of any race, you will find elite runners donning their favorite compression socks, both men and women alike.
Additionally, compression socks also enhance post-exercise recovery. As soon as an athlete has finished exercising, the immune system goes to work repairing any damage that was sustained. Mediators and white blood cells are released to initiate repair, which results in swelling and discomfort. Compression socks speed up the recovery process by reducing swelling and inflammation to help muscles recover at a faster rate.
Compression Socks Reduce Swelling and Edema
Compression socks have many uses, both in the athletic and medical environments. Compression socks can be worn to reduce the build-up of fluids in the lower legs. For instance, women might wear compression socks to reduce swelling and edema in their feet and ankles during pregnancy. In a similar manner, diabetic patients may utilize compression socks to keep swelling in the feet to a minimum. People with varicose veins can also benefit from graduated compression. Hospital patients that are bedridden rely on compression socks to keep blood from pooling in lower legs and feet, as well as to prevent potentially life-threatening blood clots. By improving blood circulation and preventing blood from pooling, compression socks are able to significantly reduce swelling and edema.
Compression Socks Decrease Risk of Blood Clots and Deep Vein Thrombosis
For frequent travelers, the best compression socks are those that prevent blood clots from forming during long flights. When people spend prolonged periods of time sitting, they are more likely to develop dangerous blood clots in their lower legs which can lead to life-threatening events such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Thanks to graduated compression technology, compression socks can prevent blood from pooling in the lower limbs while improving the wearer's circulation. Ultimately, travelers are less likely to experience these dangerous conditions, particularly during long trips.
In addition, if you have suffered from deep vein thrombosis, wearing compression socks may be prescribed as treatment to prevent complications from occurring. One common complication is post-thrombotic syndrome, which results in lingering pain. The use of compression socks has been shown to decrease pain for these patients.
Compression Socks Prevent Varicose and Spider Veins
A hallmark of growing older is the development of raised, blue veins on the lower legs. Varicose veins are caused by venous insufficiency, meaning that poor circulation reduces the blood's ability to flow back toward the heart. When venous insufficiency occurs, blood does not return to the heart and instead pools in the veins, causing them to become enlarged. Varicose veins can be dangerous because they increase the risk of developing blood clots and ulcers, and can burst.
While varicose veins are primarily experienced by aging adults, they can also occur in younger individuals. Up to 30% of women develop varicose veins during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that increase blood coagulation. Compression socks are useful for treating and preventing varicose veins because graduated compression prevents blood from pooling in veins while counteracting venous insufficiency.
Compression Socks Increase Muscular Stability
For people who are on their feet all day, such as athletes and those who have jobs that require a lot of walking, muscular vibration (also called oscillation) occurs at a significantly higher rate. Every time the foot strikes the ground, either when walking or running, a load is placed on the muscles. Over time, the muscles continue to move back and forth. This lateral movement reduces stability in the legs and can also result in injury, swelling, and fatigue.
By applying compression to the muscles, lateral movement and oscillation are reduced. In turn, the muscles are provided stability which improves overall efficiency and muscular economy.
Compression Socks Reduce Soreness and Cramping
If you come home from the end of a long day and the first thing you do is sit down and put your feet up, compression socks might be right for you. Athletes, as well as those who work on their feet all day, benefit from compression socks because they reduce associated muscle soreness and cramping. Indeed, the best compression socks make it less tiring for people to be on their feet all day.
There are many people who can benefit from wearing compression socks at work. Nurses, factory workers, teachers, dentists, dental hygienists, flight attendants, and anyone who must stand for prolonged periods of time will experience reduced pain and swelling during and after work, as well as enhanced recovery for the next day. Legs will feel energized and refreshed with the use of compression, instead of tired, sore, and swollen.
Compression Socks Help Injuries Heal
There are numerous injuries that affect the lower legs which can be addressed with the usage of compression. In fact, compression is commonly recommended as a treatment for acute injuries and is part of the RICE acronym, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The types of injuries that compression can help to heal include:
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is common among athletes as well as people who spend a lot of time on their feet, such as nurses and factory workers. When the plantar tendon is overworked, it becomes sore and inflamed, causing pain in the foot. Compression socks can help improve the condition of plantar fasciitis by reducing inflammation in the foot and improving circulation, which draws healing blood to the injured area.
Shin Splints
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are common among athletes, such as runners, due to their continuous foot strikes on hard surfaces. Shin splints are characterized by swelling and inflammation in the inner calf muscle along the tibia. Compression socks help to heal shin splints by reducing swelling and inflammation in the shin while stabilizing and supporting the calf and shin muscles.
Calf Strain or Sprain
Calf sprains or strains can occur at any time and are most common among athletes. A sprain or strain is characterized by damage caused to the calf muscle that results in microscopic tearing. The result is chronic inflammation that remains at the injury site until the area has healed, causing constant swelling and tenderness. Compression socks help calf strains and sprains heal in a timelier manner by stabilizing the muscle, reducing oscillations and vibrations, reducing localized swelling, and increasing circulation for faster healing.
Ankle Sprain or Strain
Ankle sprains and strains can happen to anyone and result in painful, swollen ankles that make it difficult to walk normally and bear weight. The most common treatment for an ankle sprain or strain is RICE. Compression is especially useful because ankle sprains and strains are likely to swell, sometimes doubling the ankle in size. Since circulation is poor in lower limbs, swelling may stay in the area for an extended period of time, which further delays the healing process.
Compression socks, however, reduce swelling and edema, and enhance the return of immune system mediators that caused the initial swelling back to the heart and tissues for reabsorption. Additionally, enhanced circulation in the lower legs helps the ankle to recover.
Compression Socks Help Prevent Injuries
Conversely, since compression socks can help heal injuries, it makes sense they are also useful in preventing injuries, as well. There are numerous reasons why injuries occur in the first place. One reason is overuse, which happens when a muscle is unable to bear the continual load that is placed on it. Compression socks are useful in this instance because they help to support muscles in the lower legs which may prevent these injuries from occurring.
A second reason that injuries occur is because of chronic inflammation, which might be caused by diet, lifestyle, too much exercise, or existing medical conditions. Compression socks help to flush out chronic inflammation and return tissues and muscles to their normal state, thereby preventing injuries from occurring.
Finally, compression socks help to prevent injuries by improving circulation, which ensures that muscles are always able to access fresh, oxygenated blood for healing and repair.
Compression Socks are Useful in Managing, Preventing, and Treating Diseases and Complications
Perhaps the number one reason to wear compression socks is that they can be extremely useful in the management, prevention, and treatment of certain diseases or complications. The most common uses for compression socks include:
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when blood pools within the veins. Most commonly, this condition is caused by superficial venous reflux, where functional valves inhibit the return of blood from the veins to the heart. Symptoms include swelling and the formation of ulcers. Compression socks are useful in the treatment and prevention of chronic venous insufficiency by encouraging the flow of blood away from the lower limbs and back to the heart, thereby inhibiting the pooling of blood in the lower limbs.
Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism occurs when a blood clot that has formed within a vein or blood vessel breaks off and travels to the lungs. This condition can be fatal if not treated in a timely manner. One measure commonly used to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) is compression socks. Patients that are bedridden are at an increased risk of developing VTE and are common candidates for the use of compression socks as a preventative measure. Compression socks work to prevent VTE by improving venous return and improving circulation, thereby reducing the risk of blood pooling in the lower legs and clotting within a vein or blood vessel.
Lymphedema, which is also commonly called lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, occurs due to swelling in tissues caused by retention of interstitial fluid that is released by the lymphatic system and not returned to the bloodstream. People most commonly affected by lymphedema include cancer patients and those suffering from parasitic infections, as well as genetic disorders. When lymphedema occurs, tissues are at an increased risk of developing infection.
Compression socks are useful for managing lymphedema because they improve circulation while reducing inflammation. By flushing the lower limbs of inflammation and edema, the risk of infection is greatly reduced.
Compression Socks Have No Serious Side Effects
Unlike most medical devices, there are no serious side effects associated with the use of compression socks when the proper fit is attained. Some patients may find the sensation of compression uncomfortable at first; however, as swelling and edema decrease the sensation of discomfort generally diminishes as well. The second most commonly reported "side effect" is difficulty putting on compression socks. This occurrence is due to the tightness of the fibers, which is important for producing the therapeutic compressive quality of the socks. As a medical device that is capable of treating, preventing, and managing a wide array of disease, the relative lack of contraindications associated with the use of compression socks makes their use not only effective, but also safe.
Ultimately, there are many reasons to wear compression socks. The use of compression socks have been scientifically proven as beneficial in many areas. For example, compression socks improve athletic performance by enhancing circulation and blood flow. Compression socks also reduce swelling, inflammation, and edema. Injury and disease can be both treated and prevented with the help of compression socks. Overall, the best compression socks are ones that fit well, have appropriate gradient compression, and are made from high-quality materials.
Compression Socks For Running
The next time you watch a race on television, look at the elite athletes leading the field. Many will be wearing compression socks. You may be asking yourself, "do compression socks for running really make a difference?" The answer is yes. Here, the reasons why runners and athletes should wear compression socks will be discussed.
Why Runners Wear Compression Socks
Why is graduated compression for runners important? Simply put, the faster one can improve circulation of metabolic waste products away from the muscles and toward the heart, the quicker recovery can occur. Poor circulation results in swelling which hinders performance while decreasing muscle recovery following a hard workout or race.
Athletes and Inflammation
For runners and athletes, "inflammation" is a commonly used term. Inflammation is also a reason why compression socks are important for runners. Although inflammation has taken on negative connotations recently, this process is also the natural response of the body to stress caused by intense exercise.
For instance, to grow stronger athletes rely on the tear/repair cycle. After a hard training session, muscles develop harmless microtears. After this damage has been detected, the body's immune system immediately goes to work to repair these microtears, resulting in overall stronger muscles. White blood cells are sent to the damaged muscles, as well as mediators such as cytokines. This normal (and necessary) immune response results in temporary swelling and soreness. The entire repair process lasts 24–72 hours, depending on the relative severity of the muscular damage. After the repair cycle, muscles are stronger than before.
However, when athletes are training at high intensities, chronic inflammation is more likely to occur. In this instance, the immune system is continually triggered at a faster rate than repair can occur. Chronic inflammation can lead to the feeling of tired, heavy legs as well as chronic soreness, weight gain, and decreased athletic performance. Compression socks can improve the way that runners and athletes feel by naturally reducing inflammation and improving the rate at which white blood cells, localized swelling, and immune system mediators are flushed out of the system.
Running Compression Socks: What to Look For
When choosing the best compression socks for running, there are many important features to consider. First, the footbed should be padded. This padding helps to absorb shock and decrease muscular vibrations while further protecting feet and lower legs.
Calf support is essential, which helps to stabilize the muscles and guard against muscular oscillations. The bands should be comfortable below the knee, and not cut off circulation at this area. If the band cuts into the leg too deeply, venous return can be hindered or cut off altogether, negating the positive effects of compression.
Additionally, compression socks should be the proper fit. Runners should measure the circumference of the largest part of their calves and match this number to the compression socks. Too much or too little compression can both be detrimental, resulting in fewer benefits.
The level of compression in the socks is also important. In general, 20–30 mmHg is recommended for runners as this level of compression is ideal for moderate to severe swelling.
Benefits of Compression Socks for Running
The benefits of running compression socks are practically endless. They include:
Enhanced Athletic Performance
Athletic performance relies on the precise balance of oxygenated blood flow to hard-working muscles and the removal of deoxygenated blood and metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid. As the muscles in a runner's lower legs continually pound the trail or pavement, their muscles are constantly undergoing the processes of breaking down and recovery. The faster the swelling and inflammation can be removed from the lower legs the quicker fresh blood can replenish tired muscles. Preventing the buildup of lactic acid and edema results in less muscular fatigue and therefore enhanced performance.
Faster Recovery from Hard Workouts and Races
When athletes are training to be in peak condition, the balance between training and recovery is of utmost importance. As legendary running coach Joe Vigil states, "there is no such thing as overtraining, just under-resting."
Compression socks give athletes a boost in this regard, particularly when proper recovery is not feasible due to full-time jobs and busy schedules. A main principle of recovery is adequate blood flow to fatigued areas of the body. As soon as a workout is complete, inflammation sets in to repair any damage sustained during exercise. While inflammation is a necessary part of the recovery process, the residual effects (i.e., pain and swelling) can be lessened by speeding up the rate at which blood and edema move away from the affected areas. With the help of graduated compression, increased blood flow to the lower legs improves muscle recovery and reduces the sensation of tired and achy legs.
Safer Travel
Runners and athletes frequently travel long distances for races and competitions. However, it is well documented that sitting still for long periods of time, particularly during air travel, can lead to blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism. Compression socks are proven to reduce the risk of blood clots in the lower legs, keeping athletes safer both before and after competition. Even the most highly trained athletes are at risk of developing this potentially lethal condition, as Serena Williams suffered a pulmonary embolism following a cross-country flight from New York to Los Angeles in 2011.
Decreased Injury Risk
Numerous running injuries can develop due to insufficient blood flow and circulation in the lower legs. For instance, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and calf strains are all injuries where unsupported muscles, chronic inflammation, and lack of circulation are risk factors.
When wearing compression socks, runners can reduce their risk of developing these injuries because enhanced venous return reduces the amount of time that metabolic waste products and deoxygenated blood pool near these commonly used muscle groups. Additionally, injury risk is reduced because enhanced circulation keeps swelling and edema from forming and improves recovery times after difficult exercise.
Enhanced Warmth on Cold Runs
Every runner will experience a dreadfully cold run or race. Compression socks for running not only provide an additional layer of warmth against a runner's skin, but also protect vulnerable muscles.
Compression socks increase warmth by drawing oxygen-rich blood flow to areas that traditionally suffer from poor circulation. Often, runners experience extreme cold in their feet because of lack of blood flow to lower extremities on cold days when the body preferentially keeps more important organs (such as the heart) from freezing. Runners who wear compression socks enjoy extra protection from bitter cold winds and weather.
In addition, some runners, such as Olympian Kara Goucher, prefer full knee mobility on cold days. For instance, running tights can feel restrictive during track workouts during winter. However, by pairing compression socks with shorts, legs can remain mostly covered and warm while the knee has full range of motion.
Improved Muscular Stability
Compression socks also provide muscular stability in the lower legs of athletes. When a person is running, he or she is exerting as much four times his or her body weight in force onto the feet and lower legs. Over the course of many miles, this force leads to jostling, lateral motion, and decreased stability in these muscles. These muscular vibrations and lateral oscillations decrease the amount time it takes for an athlete to fatigue while decreasing muscular efficiency.
However, compression socks reduce the overall jostling experienced by these muscles, which in turn can reduce injury risk and lead to enhanced athletic performance.
Less Muscular Damage
Studies have shown the use of compression socks reduces the amount of muscular damage sustained during athletic activity. A recent study was performed during the Two Oceans ultra in South Africa. Runners who wore compression socks during this race were found to have less muscular damage than those who wore regular knee-highs or crew socks. In addition, recovery times were significantly shorter for those wearing compression socks. Perhaps the most impressive result of this study was that runners wearing compression socks ran an average of 12 minutes faster than those who did not.
Less Cramping and Muscle Soreness
During a run or athletic activity, muscle cramping and soreness are inevitable for many people. While the causes of cramping are generally unknown (some researchers theorize that it can be due to poor hydration, poor nutrition, electrolyte imbalance, and muscular weaknesses), compression socks can be used to decrease cramping and soreness.
The secret lies in graduated compression. Muscle cramping and soreness can be delayed or reversed altogether thanks to increased blood flow to the areas of the body that frequently cramp, such as calf and feet muscles. During exercise, compression socks constrict the veins and arteries in the lower legs to promote better blood flow. This increased blood flow draws oxygenated blood to the muscles, while also enhancing venous return, or, the rate at which deoxygenated blood returns to the heart for reoxygenation. Since blood flow is naturally increased during exercise, the use of compression socks further enhances blood flow and prevents cramping.
After exercise, muscle soreness is prevented or decreased due to the same principle. While blood flow is not enhanced to nearly the same degree, the improvement in venous return speeds the recovery process by ensuring metabolic waste products and inflammation are removed from the area and replaced with nutrient-rich, oxygenated blood that will speed the healing process.
Faster Injury Recovery
There are numerous injuries that commonly plague runners, such as shin splints, metatarsal stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and calf sprains/strains. Compression socks are a key component in speeding along injury recovery. Many people are well familiar with the acronym RICE for running injuries, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Compression helps to speed injury recovery because of the enhanced blood flow drawn to the area. For example, a stress fracture in a metatarsal heals much more slowly than a femoral stress fracture, mainly due to the discrepancies in blood flow. An area such as the femur is surrounded by more blood vessels and mitochondria, which encourage repair.
The foot, on the other hand, is farther from the heart and does not have access to the same amount of blood flow. Compression socks improve blood circulation by improving venous return. By drawing blood to the area and returning metabolic waste products, reducing inflammation, and ridding the area of deoxygenated blood, injury time will be reduced.
Compression Socks Provide Protection to Trail Runners
Besides the numerous physiological benefits that compression socks provide to runners, compression socks also provide protection. Trail runners face many dangers during runs, including thorns, poison ivy, increased risk of falling, and trail overgrowth. The tight weave of compression socks protects these runners from cuts, abrasions, and potential poisoning from toxic plants.
Are Compression Socks Only for Runners?
Are runners the only athletes that can benefit from compression? The answer is no. All athletes who are on their feet during competition can benefit from compression gear. For instance, basketball players and volleyball players often suffer from shin splints. Compression socks can prevent these injuries from occurring by providing stability to lower leg muscles and reducing the effect of continual impact. Tennis players, soccer players, baseball players (among others) can all reap the benefits of compression.
Additional Benefits of Compression Socks
Are there benefits of compression outside of athletic activities? The answer is a resounding yes! There are numerous medical benefits for wearing compression socks.
Reduction of Tired/Achy Legs
Even non-athletes can reap the benefits of compression for the reduction of tired and achy legs. Workers who are on their feet all day, such as flight attendants, waitresses, factory workers, and nurses, among others, can all benefit from the use of compression socks.
In addition, people who are confined to a desk will benefit from the increased circulation that compression socks provide. Not only is the risk of blood clots reduced, but less swelling and edema will also occur.
Varicose Vein Prevention
Varicose veins are large, raised veins on the legs that can be painful and unsightly, as well as medically dangerous. Varicose veins occur when circulation is poor, and venous return is hindered. Since blood is unable to return to the heart for recirculation, blood pools in the legs and becomes trapped in the vein, causing enlargement. These enlarged veins increase the risk of burst arteries, blood clots, and ulcers. While activity helps to prevent varicose veins, this condition can occur even in young, healthy, and athletic people.
Compression socks reduce the risk of varicose veins by improving venous return and ensuring blood flow continues to the heart.
During pregnancy, women experience swelling and edema of the lower legs, no matter their fitness level prior to becoming pregnant. Swelling and edema are not only uncomfortable, but can lead to dangerous medical events, such as blood clots and pulmonary embolism. By improving venous return and enhancing circulation, compression socks can either be used to support women during both rest and activity.
Ultimately, compression socks are beneficial for multiple reasons. Most notably, the best running compression socks help reduce muscle soreness, improve muscle recovery, prevent extensive muscle damage, and enhance athletic performance. Compression socks can be worn at any stage of athletic activity such as before, during, or after. For athletes that travel frequently, compression socks are important because they have been shown to prevent the risk of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis.
Additionally, compression socks are useful in the prevention and treatment of venous and circulatory diseases such as varicose veins. When purchasing compression socks for running, athletes should look for a padded footbed, proper compression grade, the right fit, calf support, and graduated compression. Elite athletes all over the world, such as Paula Radcliffe, Meb Keflizhighi, and Kara Goucher utilize compression socks for training and racing, which should come as no surprise knowing the extensive benefits of running compression socks.


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Sara Bareilles – The Blessed Unrest
On her third album's first single Brave, she moves more toward those divas with its more apparent subject matter and anthemic presentation. "Say what you want to say," "I want to see you be brave," essentially be what you want to be. It's a timeless subject that has been trendy in recent years making Brave feel behind the times, even if Sara's heart in the right place.
Brave is the album's most obviously catchy song but the other tracks go beyond that as Sara's main focus remains on the lyrics. For every Brave, she has songs like 1000 Times and Eden, songs showcase scenes and context that allow the listener to get an idea of not only what is being said but how you should feel about it.
Manhattan is a relationship surrendered with each verse ending with "you can have Manhattan/cause I can't have you." The lines preceding each leaving an indication of what is being left behind in a realistic take on any relationship that is doomed not to succeed.
On The Blessed Unrest, Sara sounds more sure of herself but she doesn't get cocky with her delivery, rarely deviating away from the sound she's become associated with. The album is hardly a step away from her last two records but she's more confident in her sound, regardless of what she's singing about.
The Blessed Unrest isn't an instant record but there are strengths and Sara's are with her lyrics. As she sings on Eden, "let me paint a picture for you/then I'll have to teach you to see it." It's like a learning process. Not difficult or groundbreaking but worth getting lost in.
1. Brave
2. Chasing The sun
3. Hercules
4. Manhattan
5. Satellite Call
6. Little Black Dress
7. Cassiopeia
8. 1000 Times
9. I Choose You
10. Eden
11. Islands
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Leader of the Opposition Unaware that G.O.B.'s Decision was Final
So what's the Opposition's take on the impending amendment to the special agreement between Belize and Guatemala? P.U.P. Leader Francis Fonseca told us that a few weeks ago PM Dean Barrow informed him that he had discussed the matter of the referendum with Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina.
Francis Fonseca, P.U.P. Leader
"He said the President said to him that holding the referendum was a substantial cost to the Government of Guatemala, and so it was their intention to have that referendum coincide with presidential elections as a cost-saving measure. He, Prime Minister Barrow, indicated to me that he made it very clear to the President of Guatemala that Belize was not prepared to and was not in a position to hold a referendum this year. And they could not agree. The President was insisting that we should as the compromise requires now that these referenda be held simultaneously. So there could be no agreement. So he indicated to me that there was discussion about amending the compromise to allow Guatemala to proceed with the holding of their referendum this year, and Belize would hold its referendum at a later date. He indicated to me that Foreign Minister Elrington would be holding further discussions on this matter and he would be preparing a proper statement which would be issued to the Belizean people on this matter outlining the position of the government and the rationale behind any proposed amendment. He undertook that Foreign Minister Elrington would share that with me before anything was done. To date I have not heard from Foreign Minister Elrington. In principle we have no objections to the amendment to the compromise, but we want it to be done in consultation with the Belizean people, and that is what I told Mr. Barrow. Before any final decision is taken the Belizean people should be formally consulted and properly informed as to why any such amendment is being discussed, proposed…so if in fact Foreign Minister Elrington is in fact preparing to go to some meeting at which he plans to sign such an amendment then I am very disappointed."


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OK y'all so this post is a little different from what I normally feature on my blog but I am obsessed with the holiday season and BAKING! This is going to be a special edition post! With the holiday season in full swing, I thought this post was only appropriate 🙂 I have been baking for as long as I can remember. I remember waking up early (we're talking 6am) every Saturday morning when I was young and baking some sort of treat. My sister always got mad at me because I was noisy (oops hehe). I've been known to be the best baker in my family (besides my Nonna, because, really, she's amazing). I actually went to business school with the intention of one day opening my own bakery. Fun fact for the day! I also like to think of myself as a pretty advanced baker and holiday baking is one of my favorite things in the world. I just love the flavors of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Not to mention how they smell all melding together. Perfection!
A lot of people get so intimidated by holiday baking because it can seem really intense and intricate with a lot of steps but it doesn't have to be. People tend not to bake things from scratch and it honestly hurts my heart because it's so much easier than people think! Baking for the holidays is just like baking any other time of the year! I always just break down the recipe by steps and try not to look at the entire recipe as a whole because it can get kind of overwhelming, especially if you're a beginner.
How to bake like a pro:
To start, I always get allll my ingredients out before I even start baking. That way you can see it all and will be less likely to forget anything.
Next, I like to prep any ingredients I might need, such as the apples I need for the apple pie recipe I'm going to share with you. For that recipe, I always peel and slice my apples first before I do anything else. I also have this insane apple peeler, corer, slicer contraption that looks like a torture device but it peels, slices, and cores the apples in like 10 seconds. It's crazy!
That brings me to my next tip, always do what takes the longest amount of time first. I slice and peel my apples and mix them together with the spices to create the filling. The reason I do this first is because it takes time for the apples to macerate. Macerate is just a fancy word to say soften and release juices. That's why canned pie fillings have a kind of thick syrup or "goo" if you will (wow, that's sounds appetizing). It's because the fruit has had time to macerate.
My 4th tip is to do everything you can to make it an easy process. This is where kitchen tools come in. The food processor is the most amazing invention ever! Especially for baking pies! I make baking pies easier on myself by using a food processor to make the crust! Toss all the ingredients into the food processor and pulse it until the mix forms into a ball and voila, you have a crust in only a few seconds 🙂
The last tip I have is to decorate your sweets however you want! It doesn't need to be a whole grand spectacle. I think the reason people get so intimidated by holiday baking and baking in general is because they think it needs to be some unattainable masterpiece when it doesn't. I think the best way to make a baked good look the best is just doing what you're comfortable with and good at doing! I love doing lattice crusts on my apple pies. I think it just adds a little flair and I'm comfortable doing them. You don't have to do something super intense. Your baked good is going to look a million times better if you do something you're good at to decorate than attempt something that's really hard and potentially disastrous. A big family meal is not the time to try something completely different!
This recipe is actually a family friend's recipe. Mrs. Patti Rossi is seriously one of the sweetest humans ever and her recipe is AMAZING! The very first time I ever made this pie was when Mrs. Patti had our Sunday school class make pies for Thanksgiving and she taught us all in the church kitchen. It's one of my favorite memories and I have made this recipe every year ever since 🙂 I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Apple Pie Recipe
2 1/4 sticks cold, unsalted butter (always bake with unsalted)
3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
6-8 Tbsp. ice water
6 granny smith apples
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice butter and refrigerate. (You'll want to to use unsalted butter because then you're controlling how much salt is going into your crust. The biggest giveaway of a novice baker is using salted butter to bake. That's a big no-no.) Peel and slice apples thinly. (Granny Smith apples are the ideal baking apple because they're tart and the tartness will cut through all the sweetness. They're also really firm and can stand up to being macerated and baking without falling apart.) Combine Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup flour and toss with apples. Set aside.
In a food processor, add the cubed butter, flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse while adding 6 Tbsp. of ice water. If mixture does not form a ball yet, add 1 Tbsp. and continue pulsing until ball forms. Repeat until ball forms. (If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry cutter to cut in the butter with the flour in a bowl. Be careful not to over mix because the gluten in the flour will start to develop too much and make your crust tough and doughy instead of flakey and light.) Take the dough out and split into 2 balls of dough. Chill dough for 30 minutes. (This will keep the butter in the dough cold which will create air pockets when baking to create a flakey crust.)
After 30 minutes, roll out both balls of dough and place one crust in buttered pie plate. (I love this crust because you don't have to blind bake it first!) Add filling and spread evenly. Use the top crust to decorate however you'd like! I like to do a lattice crust because I think it's so pretty 🙂 Brush top with egg wash (1 egg + 1 Tbsp. water). Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour! Let cool and serve.
My apple peeler, corer, slicer doesn't look like it belongs in a kitchen.
How cool is it though? It's super fun to use! Get one here!
It has never taken me such a short amount of time to make dough! The Cuisinart food processor is a kitchen essential.
This pie plate is freaking cute! You can buy it here!
My rolling pin says "Made with love by Gabby". How cute is that? So when I roll out dough it stamps it all over!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!


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It's 1970 in Soviet Russia, and people are beginning to question the communist regime. The Kremlin is struggling to quell the dissidence, and Alexander Solzhenitsyn is only making matters worse.
Although censored in his home country, Alexander is lauded in the west for exposing the underbelly of communism. A Nobel laureate, he is rumoured to now be working on his most devastating piece of writing yet – one that will, no doubt, strengthen the dissent, inflame opposition and weaken the Soviet regime.
Taking no chances, the KGB turns to Leonid Krasnov, an aspiring young writer. They promise to make Leonid Moscow's next literary star if he can successfully infiltrate Alexander's inner circle and uncover what the dissident author is hiding. Fuelled by his dreams of being a well-known author, Leonid complies – but it isn't long before he falls deeply in love with Klara, a dissident musician – and his allegiances begin to waver. But there is no turning back for Leonid now – he is in too deep, enmeshed in a plot that is more sinister and political than he ever could have imagined…
Many years later, Leonid now lives as a recluse in Canberra under a fictitious name. Still haunted by the demons of his past, he seeks one last, desperate chance to make amends…but will the troubled writer ever rid himself of guilt and find his own happy ending?
Dinner with the Dissidents by John Tesarsch is a remarkable, layered piece of historical fiction. Impeccably researched, the book transports you to a different time and place, painting an intimate and authentic picture of life and politics in 1970's Russia. This book achieves what all great historical fiction sets out to do – enlighten and entertain. It does both, royally.
Narrated from the perspective of Leonid the writer, the novel's timeline shifts between past and present, creating a plot that is gripping and masterfully composed. It is wonderful to follow a character as they age – to see them grow, and to join them on such a long and gruelling journey. A strong attachment to Leonid develops, enhancing the reading experience and making it more evocative.
With the main character, Leonid, a writer, the prose in the book is certainly evolved, often poetic and incredibly immersive. It's a gripping read, with Leonid's visceral descriptions adding to the personal and political tensions throughout the novel.
If you are a fan of historical fiction – the kind that makes you think and feel – and enjoy a riveting tale of politics and love, then we highly recommend Dinner with the Dissidents.
About the Author:
John Tesarsch is the author of the acclaimed novels The Philanthropist and The Last Will and Testament of Henry Hoffman. He has degrees in music and law, and pursued a career as a cellist in Vienna before he turned to writing. After travelling widely, John returned to Australia, where he lives with his wife and two children. He is also a barrister, and he lectures in law at the University of Melbourne. Dinner with the Dissidents is his third novel.


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My brother plays Tabla, a South Asian percussion instrument. I wanted to model the instrument on an iPhone so that he would be able to show others who had never seen the instrument what it sounds like.
What it does
It allows users to produce 7 different sounds by using different tap gestures.
How I built it
I used Xcode, Swift, and Soundkey, a third-party library for playing audio files.
Challenges I ran into
It was difficult to organize the audio files in a way that each file played for the correct duration, as well as the same volume and relative pitch. Additionally, I had to handle the fact that a user could tap multiple times using different tap gestures each time.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I'm proud of creating my first iOS application that heavily used tap gestures. It was an incredible experience working with that technology.
What I learned
I learned the basics of creating an app and submitting it to the iOS App Store. I learned a lot about resizing media such as App icons, Tab Bar icons, and more!
What's next for The Tabla App
It will be on the iOS App Store for all to enjoy for free!


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When I was teaching my son the game of basketball, basketball instructional videos sure made my life easier. It isn't hard to get kids to watch the television these days, so I took advantage of this by purchasing instructional basketball videos for him to watch. What he learned about dribbling, passing, defensive positioning, and rebounding was astounding. Since then, I recommend basketball instructional videos to anyone who is looking to teach the game at any level. Rent or buy some basketball videos for your players, and your coaching job will get easier overnight.
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Legal & General America life insurance products are issued by Banner Life Insurance Company, Urbana, MD. Banner products are distributed in 49 states and in DC. Banner products are not available in New York. The Legal & General America companies are part of the worldwide Legal & General Group.
The Renewable Individual Term Life Insurance premiums quoted here are based on the information provided for this quote. The premium quoted is only an estimate and the actual premium and rate class will be determined after the underwriting and approval process is completed. Approval and actual premiums will be based upon the entire underwriting process, including but not limited to, information provided by you on the application, exam results and specific underwriting requirements and criteria. Premium rates vary by gender, underwriting class, coverage amount and duration. Premiums quoted include a $70 annual policy fee. Premiums are guaranteed to stay level for the initial term period. The coverage amount has a one-time decrease occurring in the first year immediately following the initial term period. The premium in the first year immediately following the initial term period may increase or decrease, but subsequent premiums will increase annually to age 95. Policies can be returned without obligation within 30 days of receipt in most states. Rates are as of 08.20.19.
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Compact, upgradable and fully securised, this AST-00 on a mobile cart is perfectly suited for mobile applications.
According to your needs, this mobile AST-00 version may also include :
- Flowmeters (Air, O², CO², N²O).
- 1 evaporator (Tec 3, Tec 5, Tec 7, Dräger – Isoflurane or Sevoflurane).
- 1 in–out synchronized distribution block therefore impossible to forget to trigger the aspiration-filtration !
- 1 air compressor (or link to your air pipes or air bottles).
- 1 oxygen generator (or link to your O² pipes or O² bottles).
In case you prefer a semi-automated veterinary inhalation anesthesia workstation (behaving like a smart assistant with embedded calcucalions of doses of halogenated gases according to weight ans species of animal), go to the AST01 anesthesia workstation page.
The mobile cart includes:
- 1 resin-made lower deck, 20 mm thick.
- 1 induction box holder.
- Aluminium uprights, epoxy lacquered (RAL 6027).
- 4 swivel castors, 2 of them fitted with locking brakes.
- 8mm thick resin based upper deck and console with silk-screen prints.
- Options : Bottle holder, power supply…
Size in mm:
- Size : width 650 – depth 500 – height 1465.
- Working deck : width 600 – depth 400 – height 865.
Model shown here is fitted with a TEC 850 Isoflurane evaporator, which is the latest generation of GE Healthcare evaporator, fitted with an Easy-Fil® adapter. Anestéo is the sole distributor in France of GE Healthcare's evaporators (contract #017738-01-01).
More details on the AST-00 mobile anesthesia workstation?
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The first book of art produced by Sóller-born artist Francesca Martí was completed in a couple of days.
At the time, she was just a little girl, who quickly filled the sketch book her mother had bought her with "big drawings". To become an artist was clearly her destiny: Francesca's latest book – the first to be published – is a grown-up compendium (around 400 pages) of her creative output over the first decade of the 21st century. It's the sort of book that deserves to reside on a coffee table, ready to dip into when you need a fix of great art.
We arrive at her enchanting hillside home and studio, between Sóller and Fornalutx, just a couple of days after Francesca took delivery of the finished book – 'Borders of Reality – 10 Years of Photography, Video, Painting, Sculpture and Performance by Francesca Martí'. And the air of excitement is palpable: "It's lovely to have everything I've felt during all these years in my hands," the unassuming artist says, as she brings the book out to the terrace, where coffee awaits us. "It's like opening a memory chest . . ."
The town of Sóller is one of the most beautiful in Mallorca. It is paradise for hikers and cyclists, gourmet lovers and a desirable option to live. Her is your complete guide to Sóller. […] Sóller
Known as the 'Prettiest village in Spain', with narrow, cobbled streets it is certainly worth a visit. Four hotels and a few cafes, it is a quiet spot in the Tramuntana and close to Sóller. […] Fornalutx
I imagine there must have been a flood of emotions washing over this talented and thoughtful woman. Not least, gratitude to her husband Gunnar, who suggested the idea of the book: "My wife has a capability to express complex emotions in images without words," he says, in one of the many quotes published in the book, which was compiled and edited by art curator Jonathan Turner.
Putting the book together took two years and involved monthly progress meetings in Amsterdam. When we visit, plans are being made for the book to be launched in Mallorca in early August and, as you read this, it should already be on sale in Spain, Holland, Italy, Sweden, the UK and China.
'Borders of Reality' covers all the artist's major series over the past decade, including 'The Fly', 'Senses & Movements', 'Soul', 'Tears', 'Scream', 'Momentum' and 'Reflections' – her most recent exhibition in Mallorca, which was inaugurated during Palma Photo 2011. But the book isn't just a collection of photographs of Francesca Martí's prolific output, and a few photo-stories of its creation. It also affords the reader an intimate glimpse into the soul and life of this sensitive, intelligent woman. In her own words, she talks about inspiration, the production process, the people who have been her models, and more.
The inspiration for 'Reflections', for instance, came while the artist was working in Amman in 2010 on a project with 10 different artists and sculptors. She observed the density of housing in the Jordanian capital and the huge number of satellite dishes: "They were lifeless objects . . . yet I felt they were asking me to give them life. In a flash, I saw faces, I heard voices, I saw colours where there had been none. The choir was no longer silent."
Artist Francesca Martí's home
The well-known Sóller artist Francesca Martí renovated her historic finca in the valley of oranges. We visited to see the spectacular results. […] Artist Francesca Martí's home
Using recycled satellite dishes, Martí created installations incorporating video, projections, paintings, photographs and sound-recordings: "My 'Reflections' series is about freedom of speech in an age of controlled information. After the civil riots in Cairo, in Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East, I realize just how fragile this freedom is. My works are transmissions of hope."
It's also illuminating to read comments about her work and personality from almost 40 individuals – including art critics, fellow artists and those who have modelled for her. Among the contributors is her mother Clementina Ayala, who remembers: "I used to tell her that her mind was even quicker than her hands." Bernat Rabassa, director of Galería Altair in Palma, with whom Martí has had a long professional relationship, recalls his response to some of her photographs in 'The Fly' series: "All of Francesca's spiritual depth of sensation and emotion had been opened to the world through the pervasiveness of a fly."
There are comments from Cristina Ros, Es Baluard; Dr Khalid Khreis, director general of the Jordan National Gallery of Art (who first met Martí in 2006); Kees van Twist, managing director of the Groninger Museum, and models Ray Scott ('Scream') and Kevin Osbourne ('Tears'). Australian Olympic gold medallist diver Matt Mitcham has written affectionately about his experience of interpreting her creation, the elf 'Droplet'.
Es Baluard museum of modern art in Palma
Es Baluard museum is a beautiful art gallery housing some impressive modern day works of art. It is a 'must see' when visiting Palma. […] Es Baluard museum of modern art in Palma
Martí was recently a subject of the IB3 programme 'Flor i Nata' (in the same episode as abcMallorca editor Helen Cummins), and its presenter, the arts journalist Esteban Mercer, has also contributed to the book. There are insightful comments about the artist's character and techniques from Martí's studio manager, Roland van Dinten, who was very involved in the book's production.
Perhaps the contribution that most reflects the esteem in which this quietly-spoken artist is held internationally comes from Mallorca's most important patron of the arts, Pedro A Serra (among many other things, a Professor of Arts). He tells how he first saw her work while on the jury of a local painting competition for young and amateur artists. After winning first prize, she sought his advice about progressing as an artist, which she followed. Serra's account concludes: "In my opinion, the real success of this artist has only just begun to surface: many glorious years and great art lie ahead of her."
Ca'n Prunera Museum in Sóller
Ca'n Prunera in the centre of the town of Soller is the result of a childhood dream of publishing entrepreneur Pedro Serra. Visit the Art Nouveau museum. […] Ca'n Prunera Museum in Sóller
Hopefully, by the end of this decade, there will be enough material for a second art book from Francesca Martí. In the meantime, there is 'Borders of Reality' – and that's definitely worth buying a coffee table for . . .
'Borders of Reality' is published by Bokförlaget Arena (Sweden).
Priced at 50 €,