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Color: Black / Gold
Year: 1991-1994
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Material: Genuine lambskin leather / Gold plating
Condition:This is an Authenticity guaranteed Vintage CHANEL Diamond Quilted Shoulder Bag with Long Tassel. This is a beautiful lamb skin shoulder bag, in beautiful vintage condition. This bag is pre-owned with light sign of use condition. Genuine lamb skin is in excellent condition, very soft, moist and puffy. Corners are in excellent condition, no major damages found as shown in the attached close up photos. Signature chain shoulder strap is long enough for cross body use and it is in excellent condition. This handbag is in extremely in good condition with no major sign of wears or damages. It is a rare vintage Chanel bag, collector's item. Large CC CHANEL logo stitched on the left of the chevron stitches. One open pocket on back. The pocket interior is in excellent condition. Main compartment closes with zipper. The zipper charm is CHANEL icon long tassel. It is absolutely gorgeous. The tassel is in excellent condition with no missing strings. Interior is black genuine leather lining. Excellent condition. Zippered pocket inside. The hologram sticker is located inside. CHANEL ® made in France stamped inside. No odor, clean interior. The hologram sticker and the card are corresponding. The shoulder bag is keeping its original box shape. The photos were taken with no handbag stuffing.
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In general, application of cold packs or ice has the following effects:
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Ice or cold packs are usually most effective on fresh injuries (within the first two to three days after a traumatic injury) since they reduce pain and swelling. Ice may also be required for flare-ups of chronic conditions. Cold or ice packs should be applied several times per day for up to 15 minutes at a time. If you're using ice, never apply it directly to the skin. Ice packs should be covered with a towel or cloth before application.
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When I first find myself in the throes of a breakup, my body shuts down. Even the thought of food, at first, is difficult. My stomach is just as twisted as my heart, I find myself in my bed for too long, and honestly, when I do force myself to eat, I can't even keep it down.
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The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) communicates officially with the governments of the Contracting Parties (or Member States) by means of formal notifications through diplomatic channels, usually directed to each government's permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva or some similar official contact specified by the Contracting Parties. Copies of diplomatic notifications are also sent to the "administrative authority", the agency within each Party's government that is charged by the head of state or foreign office with implementation of the Convention in that country.
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PORT ST. LUCIE -- When the circus came to town the weekend of Nov. 15-17, the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, was close behind.
Earlier in November, Delcianna Winders, director of captive animal law enforcement for PETA, sent a letter to city officials asking them to inspect the animals used in the Cole Bros. circus acts.
On Nov. 16, the city reported code enforcement personnel found no violations at the event.
"Animals have always been a part of the traditional, American-style circus," said Bill Carter, one of the marketing directors for Cole Brothers circus, "and they've always been a part of our show."
Mr. Carter stressed the animals' safety is a priority for the circus.
"The exotic animals are all under federal jurisdiction and all the animal handlers are federally licensed," he said.
The circus was previously fined $15,000 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its treatment of two elephants, which were removed from the circus' care in 2009.
"I was glad to learn that the city of Port St. Lucie is taking seriously its duties to enforce animal control ordinances," said Ms. Winders in a press release.
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The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.
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"China is going to be a major partner with the United States in the future, and it is important that we understand each other," said Cheryl Kirby-Stokes, education and community outreach coordinator for the Confucius Institute.
Kirby-Stokes said the Confucius Institute's mission is not only to have Americans learn more about Chinese language and culture, but also to have Chinese learn more about Americans.
The institute is starting a Chinese language class for adults in the community starting in March.
Kirby-Stokes said interest in the institute has been very high and continues to grow. She said they brought in 11 teachers from China last year and expect 17 more next year.
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From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 12, Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis was closed to cars between 22nd Street and 42nd Street. Pedestrians, skateboarders, skaters, and bikers—including Mayor R.T. Rybak—flooded the street to enjoy the day and to support local businesses. It was all part of Open Streets Minneapolis, a new event meant to get people out of their cars, onto the street, and among their neighbors.
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Neurology Now. 10(2):36-38, April/May 2014.
How the National Institutes of Health Stroke Trials Network is revolutionizing clinical trials and improving stroke care.
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Neurology Now. 9(6):14, December/January 2013.
Advocacy: Patient bloggers offer practical advice on living and coping with neurologic conditions.
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Neurology Now. 9(5):33, October/November 2013.
Answer to a reader's question about post-stroke depression.
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Neurology Now. 9(5):8, October/November 2013.
Neurology Now. 9(4):21-23, August/September 2013.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. But with specialized care, advances in treatment, and better public education, neurologists hope to reduce the number of strokes and improve quality of life for survivors. With these goals in mind, the American Academy of Neurology recently published Navigating the Complexities of Stroke.
Neurology Now. 9(4):6, August/September 2013.
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Neurology Now. 9(2):10, April-May 2013.
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Neurology Now. 9(2):9-10, April-May 2013.
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Neurology Now. 9(2):8, April-May 2013.
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Neurology Now. 9(1):35, February-March 2013.
Answers to your reader questions about fibromyalgia and central pain syndrome.
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Neurology Now. 9(1):27-30, February-March 2013.
Often mistaken for Alzheimer's disease, vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is one of the most common forms of cognitive impairment and dementia. The good news? VCI may be preventable. Learn how VCI is diagnosed and treated, what research is in the works, and how VCI might be prevented.
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Neurology Now. 9(1):19-26, February-March 2013.
The number of young adults who have strokes is on the rise. "The data are particularly relevant given the U.S. and global epidemics of obesity and diabetes," says Aneesh B. Singhal, M.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital. In this article, read about Dana Hokin, who had a stroke at the age of 44, and learn what you can do to reduce your stroke risk—at any age.
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Neurology Now. 8(5):8-9, October-november 2012.
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Neurology Now. 8(3):12, June-july 2012.
Neurology Now. 7(5):79, October/November 2011.
Where to go for more information on the topics discussed in this issue of Neurology Now and for a directory of patient advocacy organizations.
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Neurology Now. 7(5):26-28,30-31, October/November 2011.
Kevin Sorbo is best known for his television portrayal of Hercules, a muscle-bound hero who battles the forces of evil. Unbeknownst to his fans, Sorbo was also waging a secret battle—on and off the set—after a series of strokes left him partially blind and incapacitated at 38 years old. "I went through two years of hell before I began to feel like myself again," Sorbo says. now, the actor has discovered a different kind of strength.
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Neurology Now. 7(5):68, October/November 2011.
Answers to readers' questions about plasmapheresis for myasthenia gravis, Moyamoya disease, and the effects of radiation on the brain and spinal cord.
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Summary: Queen Victoria rules with an immortal fist. The undead matriarch of a Britain where the Aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live underground and mothers know better than to let their children out after dark. A world where being nobility means being infected with the Plague (side-effects include undeath), Hysteria is the popular affliction of the day, and leeches are considered a delicacy. And a world where technology lives side by side with magic. The year is 2012. Xandra Vardan is a member of the elite Royal Guard, and it is her duty to protect the Aristocracy. But when her sister goes missing, Xandra will set out on a path that undermines everything she believed in and uncover a conspiracy that threatens to topple the empire. And she is the key-the prize in a very dangerous struggle.
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El Paso, TX — The UTEP volleyball team wins its second game this week, as the Miners beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-8). UTEP is now 12-7 overall, and 5-2 in C-USA.
Xitlali Herrera led UTEP's offense as she hammered out a match high 16 kills, garnering her a .556 hitting percentage. Malia Patterson aided the Miner offense securing a match high 35 assists. Libero Victoria Valencia added depth on UTEP's defense as she posted 17 digs.
Both squads fought point for point in the first set as the score tied 13 times. The Miners took the lead with 4-0-run as a kill by Taylor Nix captured the set.
The Orange and Blue continued to find success in the second stanza as it held the Antelopes to .026 hitting percentage.
Continuing their momentum the Miners dominated the final set as they held GCU to only eight points and a -.100 hitting percentage. UTEP captured the third set and the match with 13-1 run.
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The physiological effects of sleep deprivation are much the same as aging, researchers at the University of Chicago say. People who get the least amount of sleep have higher levels of glucose and stress-related hormones. They also feel more irritable. But by "catching up" on their sleep, the sleep deprived can improve their mood, and their glucose and hormone levels return to normal.


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Since one of our topics at Reality Augmented is cyborganic experience, I thought I would reflect on my life as a cyborg in the context of another formative article on the subject. In the halcyon 90's, Gareth Branwyn wrote about his hip replacement surgery and his entering the cyborg ranks. I paraphrase his original reflection in ArtByte, that talking about being a cyborg is cool until you feel the bone saw. This reminds me of the agony of Captain Picard as he was assimilated into the Borg Collective in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the improbably unpainful removal of his implants and nanite nanobots in his bloodstream.
We're nowhere near the sophisticated Trek level of technology yet, but we are cyborgs, and the reason I am writing this is that yesterday I had a lens upgrade in my eye; it's online and functioning at nearly 20/40 within 36 hours of placement in the Anterior Chamber. It was a replacement of a Posterior Chamber lens that had gotten sutures knocked out of place while jetskiing (we cyborgs are still delicate creatures). They popped out the old one, went up front, and popped in the new one, while zapping a retinal angioma on the fly. The comparison with this is that the surgery was not as easy 12 years ago when I had both of my lenses replaced (only with Bausch & Lomb, not those spiffy Tally Isham Carl Zeiss ones). The Cleveland Clinic (no, I didn't go to Chiba) popped them right in and considering I have had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and just about any other eye malady known to science, the fact that the first ones went in without a hitch is near-miraculous. I feel like the movement towards the cyborganism apart from the insinuation of pervasive computing is on a fast march, and I bet that Gareth would have had a much better time of it now, and considering that hips last 10-20 years, I hope this will be the case.
I learned that our stalwart Jon Lebkowsky had the same sort of thing done a year ago, but not quite as easily. It causes me to wonder that, as I talk to my friends from the era of happy cyborgs and cyberdelia where I started getting involved in all of this marvelous madness, so many of us have augments of one form or another. Is this medicine, or is it a mark of our clade? Does habitual computer use send one down to bodily augmentation a la Bruce Sterling's Machinists from his Schismatrix Trilogy? It makes me wonder if his alternate dream of genetically-reengineered Shapers is a little behind… Could I have had a new lens grown and fused, allowing me to retain the ability to focus my eye? That seems to be possible, but it seems further away than my being able to print out a lens on my Makerbot and go down to the hackerspace and get it installed. I know that's a furtive little rant, but it seems more likely than getting my hands on a Mr. Tissue bioreactor from my buddy Oron Catts at Symbiotica in Perth and popping out a wriggling little lens for reinsertion.
From my experience this week, I seem to come away with two nuggets of information- I feel like the Mechanists/Cyborganists are a few steps ahead of the Shapers, and the former are getting really slick at replacement of some of the parts. However, when I hear of stem cell research and repair of dog spinal injuries using olfactory cells, I begin to wonder how long it'll be until the Shapers catch up. The problem is that you still can't climb into an Autodoc (a la Prometheus) and get this done at home; maybe this will be Bre Pettis' next project after the Makerbots, but I can only hope. By that time, I'll probably be a brain in a bathtub somewhere sucking nutrients up my medulla oblongata, and dealing with the frustrations of getting Slimeforge software to run right on my tissue replicatior. Which brings me to the next point.
Secondly, a lot of the cyborganic work seems to be done on the mechanicals and the peripherals. Lens, retinal, and cochlear implants are giving us "better than nothing" results, but it seems that either mechanical or grown upgrades to failing organs, including skin and nerve tissue are still a ways off. Moravec's upload scenario is lost in the simple fact that brains aren't binary Van Neumann architecture, and if we were to upload, research is suggesting that our identity and sense of cognitive cohesion is bound to our embodiment, which means if we did get an upload to work, we'd go stark raving mad because we can't scratch our noses. All these are flies in the ointment of our dreams from the 60's to the 90's.
But for now, it seems that – at least at the high end of the medical chain – maintenance is getting easier for us Mechanist-style Borgs. And as I mentioned, I wonder whether we are in Doug Engelbart's scenario of being in a co-evolution with technology, as use of pervasive media seems to lead to insinuation of technology into the body. But even if that is the case, it seems to be getting easier, to the point where I wonder whether there will be a convergence of Mech-anism with my old age/brain-in-a-bathtub days. It gives me less dread about my cyborg status. Maybe Kurzweil's right. Maybe technology is going to turn us into shaped, Borged ur-creatures.
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AstraZeneca AB v. Sandoz B.V. interim measures judge, District Court The Hague, the Netherlands, 15 August 2013, Case No. C/09/447111 / KG ZA 13-854
In 2012, the District Court of The Hague had denied Sandoz' claim to invalidate AstraZeneca's patent EP 0 907 364 for a sustained release formulation of the drug quetiapine/Seroquel® (see here). Pending the appeal against this judgment, Sandoz wanted to enter the market and had registered its generic quetiapine product on the Dutch price list ('G-Standaard'), arguing that the assessment of the District Court of Sandoz' lack of inventive step arguments contained obvious errors. Sandoz also referred to parallel judgments from the UK Court of Appeal and the German Federal Patent Court, in which the patent had been invalidated for lack of inventive step. Before entering its product on the price list, Sandoz had proposed to AstraZeneca to refrain from introducing its product on the market pending the appeal proceedings, if AstraZeneca would acknowledge that it would be fully liable for all damage incurred by Sandoz, its affiliates and its customers arising from the enforcement of the patent. AstraZeneca had refused and had commenced preliminary injunction (PI) proceedings against Sandoz.
The PI judge granted the injunction against Sandoz. In accordance with standard case law, a PI judge is obliged to adhere to the judgment of the District Court on the validity of the patent, unless this judgment contains obvious errors. Sandoz had argued, inter alia, that the District Court had erred in its assessment of the various positive and negative pointers to the alleged invention in the prior art. Instead of accepting that the positive pointers rendered the claimed invention in principle obvious, and then assessing whether the negative pointers constituted a technical prejudice, the District Court had assessed obviousness based on all positive and negative pointers taken together. The PI Judge decided that, although it was possible that the Court of Appeal would approach the assessment of the various pointers differently, this was by no means certain and therefore it had not been established that the District Court had made an obvious error. Furthermore, AstraZeneca had admitted that parts of the reasoning of the District Court regarding first pass metabolism and pH dependent solubility were incorrect, but it was unclear whether this would have made a difference for the outcome of the District Court's judgment.
In light of this, the judge held that AstraZeneca was entitled to enforce its patent against Sandoz, notwithstanding the different judgments in the UK and Germany, since the decision of the Dutch District Court is to be considered decisive. The fact that Sandoz had, before the PI proceedings, offered to refrain from introducing its generic product on the market in return for the acknowledgment of liability did not affect AstraZeneca's urgent interest in obtaining an injunction, nor its entitlement to a full cost award.
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Former Giants player Michael Strahan named Kelly Ripa's new co-host
Regis Philbin left behind some big shoes to fill when he retired from "Live! With Regis and Kelly," and ABC has named a former Giants player as the man for the job.
Michael Strahan was revealed as Kelly Ripa's new co-host this morning after months of speculation. Dozens of celebrity guests filled in as co-host during the year-long search for a permanent replacement on "Live! With Kelly." Stars like Neil Patrick Harris, Alec Baldwin and Anderson Cooper all took the chair next to Ripa, but in the end, Strahan took the title.
He joined Ripa on set this morning, greeting her with a big bear hug.
"It's so nice to have a co-host literally sweep you off your feet," Ripa told the audience. "I know that he can bench press me if he wanted to."
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The numbers don't lie: major investments are being made in new residential and commercial construction projects throughout the city. Sioux Falls is on tap to break construction value records, with more than $200 million in permits already issued in the first four months of the year.
Major construction projects started in 2012 are starting to take shape all across the city. From the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center to new schools in both the Sioux Falls and Harrisburg School districts.
The number of new hotels planned is encouraging for the visitor industry as well as the economy, said Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Teri Schmidt.
"It shows that the visitor industry is increasing … that the hotel's owners believe there is potential for successful business in our city," Schmidt said.
Schmidt said the increase in new facilities, like the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sanford Pentagon, Scheel's Iceplex and Community Indoor Tennis Center, there is a belief that Sioux Falls can host more visitors and events — requiring more hotel rooms. With the increase in hotels, Sioux Falls will be closing in on having 5,000 rooms.
"Because of the sports and events facilities being built, there is belief that many of the increased visitors will come to Sioux Falls to participate and/or attend these events," Schmidt said. "There is great momentum for increasing the amount of visitor events in our community."
Another factor is the increasing medical care offered in the community, Schmidt said, which also brings visitors who often need to stay in Sioux Falls. One of the proposed new hotel properties would be built on the Sanford Hospital & USD Medical Center campus.
"The hotel growth taking place in Sioux Falls is certainly a positive sign of growth," Schmidt said. "The companies building these properties have done their homework on our community's expanding market and obviously believe in the positive future potential and the importance of the visitor business in Sioux Falls.
Residential construction is also on the rise.
"Our members are busy, very busy," said Julie Terrell, executive director of the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire (HBASE). "We're hearing this from all aspects of the home building industry from the plumbers to the electricians to the framers. It's great for our economy because when home building is strong, that financial kickback is felt throughout many other sectors of the local market as well."
Statistics from the City of Sioux Falls show that single family units are up from 2012 and 2011, as well as townhomes and multiple family units. The total permits through the end of April this year for new residential construction— 975 — are up 345 percent above 2012 219 in 2012 and 176 in 2011.
Just like visitor spending, the economic impact of residential construction can be huge. According to Terrell, the estimated one-year economic impact of building 100 single family homes in Sioux Falls includes: $16.6 million in local income; $1.5 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments; and 272 local jobs. The additional, annual recurring impact of building those homes includes: $2.9 million in local income; $605,000 in taxes and other revenue for local governments; and 53 local jobs.
New Nonresidential Buildings January - December 2012 Project Construction Value(in $millions) 1. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center $66.1 2. Sioux Falls Middle School $19.3 3. Sanford Pentagon $17.6 4. Harrisburg Middle School $14.5 5. Harrisburg Elementary School $14.5 6. Sanford Fieldhouse $9.3 7. Vance Thompson Vision $6.6 8. Fairfield Inn $5.0 9. Lumber Exchange $4.2 10. Animal Health $3.0 Source: City of Sioux Falls
Nonresidential Building AdditionsJanuary - December 2012 Project Construction Value(in $millions) 1. Raven Industries (interior remodel) $6.2 2. Sanford Medical (interior remodel) $3.1 3. John Morrell & Co. (lagoon) $2.9 4. Raven Industries (extrusion tower) $1.9 5. Sioux Falls Regional Airport (restaurant remodel) $1.9 6. Harvey Dunn Elementary School (addition) $1.8 7. Oak Hills Baptist (classroom addition) $1.8 8. Fareway Foods (tenant finish) $1.5 9. Prairie Green Gold Course Clubhouse $1.5 10. Latter Day Saints (addition) $1.4 11. City of Sioux Falls (update) $1.4 Source: City of Sioux Falls
Top Ten Projects Permitted in 2013 Project Construction Value(in $millions) 1. Scheels (addition/remodel) $6.2 2. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown $3.1 3. Empire Mall (updates/remodel) $2.9 4. University Hills (122 units) $1.9 5. Brooks Crossing (104 units) $1.9 6. Dakota Beverage $1.8 7. Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. $1.8 8. South Harmony (70 units) $1.5 9. Midcontinent Communications (addition) $1.5 10. Raven Industries (phase II remodel) $1.4 Source: City of Sioux Falls


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From 1996 until 2006, Fred was variously a program officer, fellow, and senior fellow at Liberty Fund, Inc., a private operating foundation. From 2001 to 2006, he simultaneously served as director of grants for the Pierre F. and Enid Goodrich Foundation.
In 2006 Fred helped The Philanthropy Roundtable initiate a new breakthrough group in higher-education philanthropy. At the same time, he began providing support to donors interested in being more strategic about their higher-education giving.
By 2008, demand for his advisory services led Fred to launch Donor Advising, Research & Educational Services, LLC (DA*R*ES), a national, fee-for-service organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to strategic-minded philanthropists. It has been involved in helping structure and oversee tens of millions of dollars worth of gifts to universities, churches, medical facilities, and nonprofit organizations.
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Dept. of Storage. We have been looking for a local installer of RAKKS shelving for awhile, so we were pleased to discover the Shelf Shop via a reader tip.
Founded in 1972, by Allan and Bea Tillis, the Shelf Shop continues to be a family run business (now Bob Lawton and daughter Hilary are in charge) specializing in tension mounted shelving systems. They sell a wide assortment of wall mounted shelving and veneers. You can do it yourself or they will install. (Thanks, Lotswife!) MGR
Lotswife says: Shelf Shop on the upper east side has to be one of my favorite shops. They carry the full line of RAKKS shelves which are basically tension poles that hold up best with lots of weight on them. They're absolutely perfect for rental living as they're portable, easy to put together, and require NO hammering, screwing, or otherwise messing with walls.
Also, the gentleman at the Shelf Shop really made me feel good about my purchase. This is no chain operation, just a simple pop shop.
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Several years ago I purchased additional pieces from this shop for the Rakks shelving I have in my apartment. Although I didn't have them install it for me they were very helpful. I may be reconfiguring soon and plan to stop by the shop again for additional parts.
Love my shelf-shop shelves. I rent a tiny studio with high celings and all that wasted vertical space drove me nuts. But these shelves filled it -- affordably and portably.
Tension-mounting--the magic words to me lately(though it sounds likes the title of a bodice ripper)! Maybe they can help me and my Cado system. Great thing to know about, anyway, because I'm a fan of wall systems.
a friend just suggested www.issdesigns.com
anyone have comments?
I looked at the issdesigns Web site and like their products very much. I think their systems are far more likely to go with different decor styles as they don't have that "mid-century" feel.
Question to all--
Does anyone have any suggestions for either very streamlined or very formal shelves?
Maybe it's the absolutely horrendous issdesigns site, but I think the rakks systems look nicer and more likely to go with different decors. Just my opinion, though.
I live near the Shelf Shop & have stopped in several times as I was trying to decide what to do with my space. The great thing you may not realize about Shelf Shop is that they custom-make furniture to be used in the RAKKS system. The upper and lower cabinets you see in the image above, desktops, everything that is not part of the RAKKS standard fittings, is custom-made by Shelf Shop and available in a myriad of finishes. I opened some of the drawers, the quality is very good. It's real cabinetry, not stuff you have to assemble yourself with some weird tool. They'll do anything you dream up, including odd configuration around corners, etc. - just look at the photos they have there of real clients' designs. I asked them if they could make some kind of rolling platform for under the desk and also a tall cabinet (both ideas not in their standard repertoire) and they said, "Sure! Just give us the measurements!" The staff is so helpful & knowledgable, you'll have a great experience working with them.
i am looking for a colorful shelf for a livign room - its for my apartment which i rent. next to a big-screen tv. i'd like something aesthetically pleasing and also colorful. my furniture is sand-colored plush couches on a beige carpeting. the coffee table is a dark wood with glass top.
i'd like to put books, pictures, ect on the shelf and have it stand out-something not squared off, since it'll be the focal point of the room.
any suggestions?
I *adore* my George Nelson shelves. And the service is fabulous. Even though I'm way up in Boston, they are consistently helpful. When I moved, they helped me figure out what new parts I needed--and I got to reuse my shelves, which had been custom-made for my old house. I would send *anyone* here.
20-some years ago we bought a Shelf Shop system for an apartment in Manhattan. We moved three times after than each time to a house with lower ceilings, each time we shortened the poles to the appropriate height. Now we are moving to a Victorian in Cambridge and we need to get new taller poles. We look forward to ordering some as soon as we get settled in our new home! We love our system and are delighted to find the Shelf Shop via the net.
I have had my George Nelson Rakks shelving systems for over 20 years, have moved with at least 6 times, and it still looks great and works with whatever my current space is. I loved the Shelf Shop store for many years, but since they closed I know their totally awesome installer Guy Campbell has taken over the business as The Shelf Shop Guy - he is the best, has done our fairly complex installation many times and always has done an excellent job. I had a friend use someone a bit cheaper hourly once, and her price wound being double, b/c he didn't have the same level of experience, so it took much longer, he really didn't know what he was doing, and the shelves can be a bit dangerous if not installed properly. Shelf Shop shelves may seem expensive, but when my mother gave them to me, she said you will have them no matter where you live, and it's true - now it seems like a bargain!


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It's a life-changing journey to be slim
11:33am Tuesday 23rd September 2014
DAYS after celebrating her birthday milestone Pat Nixon's world fell apart. A celebratory meal to commemorate her 60th birthday had brought great enjoyment to Pat but the following week was, she recalls "the worst week of my life".
How animals help us stay healthy and well
11:29am Tuesday 23rd September 2014
MANY animal lovers talk about the therapeutic benefits of owning a pet. Vera Scanlon shares her Bradford home with 13 guinea pigs, three cats and a dog and says animals have helped her through the toughest times in her life.
It's not the food that's making us fat – eating is addictive!
3:09pm Thursday 18th September 2014
FOOD is often seen as a comfort. Chocolate has long been associated with evoking the feel-good-factor but now, it seems, our behaviour with food may be more psychological than we thought.
Dementia's victims need more support
11:42am Wednesday 17th September 2014
IT IS a devastating condition affecting thousands of people. In West Yorkshire alone there are currently 25,590 living with dementia and 67,630 in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to new figures released by the Alzheimer's Society.
'How my life was saved by a routine opticians check-up'
11:01am Monday 8th September 2014
When Louise Cook booked a check-up at her local opticians, little did she know that it would become a life-changing experience.
Talking therapy was surprising key
12:13pm Tuesday 26th August 2014
AS A nurse and then a midwife, Jo Hoffmann was sceptical about alternative medical treatments.
More than 8,000 diabetes patients in Bradford city centre given new 'health passport'
7:20am Friday 1st August 2014
MORE than 8,000 people suffering from diabetes in Bradford city centre and its immediate suburbs are to be given a new health passport to ensure they get good quality care to manage the condition.
Marathon effort as Bradford health support groups handed £1,400
10:44am Thursday 31st July 2014
BRADFORD'S Breath Easy group has been handed hundreds of pounds to keep up its good work - thanks to marathon efforts from a team of physiotherapists and health workers from Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Rise in prescription medication addiction sees drugs charity widening its scope
3:55pm Monday 14th July 2014
A RISE in the misuse of prescription drugs, including some over-the-counter medication available at pharmacies, has led a Bradford drug treatment charity to extend its services.
Get that summer glow!
11:48am Tuesday 8th July 2014
Bradford to be digital health hub with £12m scheme that will create 2,000 jobs
10:27am Friday 4th July 2014
BRADFORD will be at the centre of digital health technology after a £12 million scheme for the city was given Government backing.
Follow pupils' journey with new trip technology
2:27pm Tuesday 3rd June 2014
A technology developed to protect lone workers and potential kidnap victims is being used to provide children with an inspiring multi-media record of their school trip.
Start early to offer a taste of healthy food
2:06pm Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Offering infants a frequent taste of vegetables may be a way to turn them on to healthy food, a study suggests.
Exercise classes keep you in tune
10:14am Tuesday 27th May 2014
Expert care at the Marie Curie hospice is just 'ace'!
9:43am Tuesday 27th May 2014
Accident was catalyst for holistic approach
9:32am Tuesday 27th May 2014
It was a cold, crisp December night when Sophia Kupse glanced up to the stars sprinkled across a clear sky, before getting into her car.
Offering parents the right support to cope with crying babies
8:51am Tuesday 13th May 2014
Parents often feel stressed when trying to soothe their crying child.
How young Emily finds comfort and relief with choir singing
9:22am Tuesday 6th May 2014
Singing is Emily Green's antidote to pain. Taking the breaths she needs to vocalise is also helping in her rehabilitation following an eight-hour operation to correct her twisted spine caused by a condition she was diagnosed with when she was five months old.
Menopause for thought as women seek advice
10:02am Tuesday 6th May 2014
The menopause is often portrayed as a bit of a 'joke' topic, but for many women experiencing it, it's anything but.
Spotting the signs of bowel cancer
9:45am Tuesday 22nd April 2014
When Rachel Bown was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer – the worst stage – she was eager to find a way to make sense of the ensuing chaos and distract herself, and so began writing lists.
Kimberley Walsh's auctioned off for charity
11:00am Tuesday 8th April 2014
Bradford's singing star Kimberley Walsh is clearing out her closet – to raise funds for a cause close to her heart.
Learning to live with Parkinson's disease
10:31am Tuesday 1st April 2014
Rhona Emmot first noticed that something was wrong when her handwriting changed.
Threat to stroke support group is over - for now
11:00am Tuesday 18th March 2014
Mick Speed had just put a ready meal in the oven, and was looking forward to washing it down with a pint, when he noticed a feeling of 'pins and needles' down his left side.
Focus on good diet for cancer patients
10:35am Tuesday 11th March 2014
Eating healthily is something we should all do as a matter of course.
There's no stopping Angela as charity drive runs and runs
10:32am Tuesday 11th March 2014
At the age of 35, Angela Morley never thought that she would need a hip replacement, but the discovery of osteoarthritis in her hips led to the decision being made to allow her some respite from the pain.
Smile Centre helps ease chronic pain
8:44am Tuesday 4th March 2014
Cushions bearing 'Keep Calm' logos, faux fur throws and a basket of twinkling red fairy lights bring a touch of tranquil glamour to the church hall floor.
Ian offers fitness support to Tour de France riders
8:42am Tuesday 4th March 2014
When Sir Bradley Wiggins pedalled to victory in the 2012 Tour de France, and won an Olympic Gold the same year, the charismatic cycling champion inspired the nation to get on two wheels.
Connie's Recipe for a healthy lifestyle
10:37am Tuesday 25th February 2014
With her floral bomber-style blouson, dusky pink lipstick and mid-heeled black patent shoes, Connie Galilee could give Britain's most stylish baker – Mary Berry – a run for her money.
Anxiety treatment is on the increase
10:30am Tuesday 25th February 2014
The stresses and strains of everyday life can take their toll.
Dementia group on song for laughter, memories and friendship
9:07am Tuesday 18th February 2014
As the opening notes of All The Nice Girls Love A Sailor are played on a keyboard, a couple of voices can be heard softly singing the familiar song, then a few more join in.
Project's focus on stroke prevention
9:30am Tuesday 11th February 2014
Make sure you keep your mind in shape
9:28am Tuesday 11th February 2014
It's always intriguing to ask wellbeing experts about the best advice they've ever been given.
Eating plan offers food for thought
9:27am Tuesday 11th February 2014
housands of pounds have been lost across the Bradford district, thanks to Sandra Murdoch.
Symptoms sign of ovarian cancer
11:00am Tuesday 4th February 2014
When Janette Oljanuk began to feel unwell she thought there was a simple explanation.
'Don't worry, most GPs have seen everything'
10:10am Tuesday 4th February 2014
The possibility of discussing intimate or embarrassing problems with your GP means it's easier for many people not to think of doctors as human.
The pros and cons of a daily supplement
9:36am Tuesday 4th February 2014
Supplements, as the name suggests, are there to help supplement a diet that may be lacking in certain nutrients, and of course food should always come first.
How we could all give the gift of life
9:29am Tuesday 28th January 2014
According to Kidney Research UK, kidney failure is up to five times more common in people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Is anyone too old for cancer care?
9:19am Tuesday 28th January 2014
It has always been said that age is just a number. So why in the 21st century when we have people in their twilight years who are fit and active, is age coming into question when it comes to treatment?
Debbie Purdy: 'Corrie's sensitive storyline is to be applauded'
8:00am Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last night, millions of Coronation Street viewers watched heartbreaking scenes as terminally ill Hayley Cropper took her own life.
Charity's fortunes lifted by Kimberley Walsh's TV quiz spot
8:43am Tuesday 14th January 2014
When Lisa Midgley's son, Christian, was diagnosed with Congenital Cytomegalovirus – a birth disorder affecting around one in 150 newborn babies – shortly after he was born, she found solace in a charity supporting families affected by the condition.
Feeling the weight of an increase in obesity
11:00am Tuesday 14th January 2014
Obesity, and its impact on health, is rarely out of the headlines these days. But if you think it's something that only overweight people should be concerned about, think again – it's predicted that 50 per cent of the UK population could be obese by 2050, with a cost just short of £50 billion a year.
Mealtimes that are Med to measure
10:00am Tuesday 14th January 2014
Mediterranean-style eating has long been thought of as healthy, but now even mainstream medics are singing its praises – and advising that people in the UK take heed.
Yorkshire twist to one-stop shop
8:53am Tuesday 14th January 2014
Walking into The Local Pantry is like stepping back to a gentler age when village shops were the focus of communities.
NHS campaign launch for winter health
6:00am Tuesday 26th November 2013
A campaign has started to urge patients in the Bradford district to look after their health this winter and get the right NHS treatment if they are ill.
'Losing weight helped save my life'
9:33am Tuesday 19th November 2013
When Alison Dinsdale embarked on a slimming programme she never thought it would save her life.
A veggie lifestyle on Jane Marshall's online menu
9:10am Tuesday 24th September 2013
Jane Marshall became a vegetarian when she was ten, and more than 30 years later she is still asked, "what do you eat?"
Amanda's a weight-loss wonder
8:32am Tuesday 10th September 2013
Tracy Gould has fighting spirit with Zumba record attempt
8:39am Tuesday 23rd July 2013
On August 17, the city of Bradford will attempt a world record.
Two men's slimming success
9:20am Tuesday 4th June 2013
The weight-loss invention you can bet your britches on, says Farnaz Khan
8:56am Tuesday 30th April 2013
Farnaz Khan was on a mission to lose weight for a family wedding, but despite diet and exercise she found that stubborn pockets of fat just wouldn't budge.
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More than 30 years later, FOI laws still protecting the public's rights
There is no doubt that a cost is incurred by government agencies when they must locate, review and make records available following requests made under the Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL"). But it is equally clear that disclosures through the use of FOIL save taxpayers millions of dollars - far m
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Quality Partner Program
Working with cocoa farmer cooperatives – Through our Quality Partner Program (Partenaire de Qualité) in Côte d'Ivoire, we work in partnership with cocoa farmer cooperatives. The focus of the program is on improving yields and livelihoods – the productivity of cocoa farms, the availability of cocoa beans, and the overall quality of life of cocoa farmers and their communities.
Quality Partner Program
A partnership between cocoa farmer cooperatives and Barry Callebaut's SACO subsidiary in Ivory Coast
Barry Callebaut established its Quality Partner program with cocoa farmer cooperatives in 2005 and was expanded to Cameroon in 2010. Through farmer training and other services, the program aims to improve quality in distinct ways:
- Improving the quality of cocoa farms through farmer training in Good Agricultural Practices
- Improving the quality of cocoa beans through sustainable production, harvesting and post-harvest management practices
- Improving the overall quality of life of cocoa farmers and their families by offering opportunities to earn more from higher yields and improved quality of crops, and through improved access to health care and education
In 2013/14, 82 farmer cooperatives representing 40,000 farmers throughout Côte d'Ivoire participated in the program. Barry Callebaut provides incentives to cooperatives and farmers to produce quality cocoa. And, we support partner cooperatives in their efforts to improve the livelihoods of the farmer members.
In addition to providing agricultural training, Barry Callebaut also supports child labor sensitization activities and encourages and promotes education. For more information see www.qualitypartnerprogram.com


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The Royal Collection is one of the most wide-ranging collections of art and artefacts in the world and provides an intriguing insight into the minds of the monarchs who assembled it.
During the series, Will Gompertz encounters dozens of these unique objects - some priceless, others no more than souvenirs - each shedding light on our relationship with the monarchy and giving a glimpse into the essential ingredients of a successful sovereign.
In this programme, Will investigates the unspoken and unwritten contract that has existed between the rulers and the ruled in this country. Over the centuries, both parties have used compromise and conflict, threat and reward. Will uses six objects from the Collection to illuminate some of the pivotal moments in this relationship.
From the Wriotheseley Garter Book, dating from the 1520s, one of the earliest depictions of Parliament in action, to a ring keeping the memory of the recently executed King Charles I alive, Will sees both extremes of the relationship between monarch and subject. He encounters the face of revolution in an early photograph purchased by Prince Albert and meets some of those recently touched by a sword that belonged to King George VI, now known as the Investiture Sword, as he gets to the heart of the might and the majesty of monarchy.
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Memorial ring bearing a miniature of Charles I (1600-49). Memorial rings bearing the portrait of Charles I were worn by Royalist supporters during the Civil War (1642 - 1651) and following the King's execution in 1649.
From: England. First recorded in the Royal Collection during the reign of King George V (1865-1936)
Date: c. 1650 - 1700
Material: Gold and enamel
Size: 16 x 8 mm
Caddinet made by Anthony Nelme (fl. 1680-1720). A caddinet is used at formal banquests for the service of salt and spices. This example was made for the coronation of William III and Mary II. At the time it was made, Scotland had not formally acknowledged William III and Mary II as Sovereigns and consequently the Scottish coat of arms is absent and that of Ireland is used twice.
From: England. Made for the Coronation of William III (1650-1704) and Mary II (1662-1694)
Date: 1688
Material: Silver gilt
Size: 394 x 311 mm
The Wriothesley Garter Book, by Sir Thomas Wriothesley (c. 1460-1534). This book contains possibly the first contemporary view of Parliament at Blackfriars, depicting Henry VIII enthroned.
From: England. Acquired during the reign of Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Date: c.1530
Material: Manuscript on vellum, with body colour and gold leaf, brush and pen linear work
Size: 308 x 222 mm
Daguerreotype recording the Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, by William Edward Kilburn (1818-1891). Prince Albert was deeply concerned for the welfare of the working classes and frequently wrote to the Government on the subject of unemployment.
From: England. Acquired by Prince Albert
Date: 4/10/1848
Material: Daguerreotype
Size: 107 x 147 mm
The Garden Party at Buckingham Palace 28 June 1897, by Laurits Regner Tuxen (1853-1927). Queen Victoria began the tradition of garden parties at Buckingham Palace in the 1860s. This painting was commisioned in the year of her Diamond Jubilee.
From: England. Commissioned by Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Date: 1897-1900
Material: Oil on canvas
Size: 1677 x 2287 mm
Sword and scabbard, made by Edward Smith. This sword, which belonged to George VI, is used by Her Majesty The Queen at Investitures. Around 25 Investitures are held each year. The majority take place at Buckingham Palace, the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh and Windsor Castle.
From: England. This belonged to King George VI (1895-1952)
Date: c.1910-1932
Material: Nickel plate, iron, steel, wood, fish skin, silver, and gold braid
Size: 825 mm (blade)
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Great Reform Act of 1832. The Act redrew the map of British politics in the wake of the Industrial Revolution and is a landmark in British political history. But to what extent was Britain's political system transformed by the Great Reform Act? What were the causes of reform in the first place and was the Act designed to encourage democracy in Britain or to head it off?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Social Contract and ask a foundational question of political philosophy – by what authority does a government govern?
Helen Castor talks to Professor Mark Stoyle of the University of Southampton about the moment that the reality of the civil war hit home for the English in 1642 and people had to chose between King or Parliament. Forced out of London, King Charles 1st uses Commissions of Array to recruit supporters but as Mark Stoyle explains there were many places where these simply did not work.
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A pet goldfish is off-the-hook and alive after a micro-surgery removes a tumor from his brain.
They're back! Three Internet cafes have reopened in Toledo.
Last year, a new law effectively banned sweepstakes businesses, like the cafes, causing many to shut their doors. The law limited Internet cafe prizes to items valued at less than $10. If they didn't, authorities were given the power to prosecute businesses as illegal gambling operations.
Matt Keiser returned Thursday to east Toledo's Players Club.
"There's more than one way to skin a cat. When somebody needs some money, you can come in here and double something inside your pocket. However, you choose to bet. Play it smart, you can almost turn this into a second income," said Keiser.
Before the law, Internet cafes sold Internet time cards that customers used to play games loaded onto machines.
Owner of three cafes in Toledo, Rob Dabish closed the clubs after the Ohio law took effect in October. He says he has a plan to keep them open without violating the state law on state payouts, but won't reveal what it is.
Meanwhile, Keiser says he prefers the cafe over the Hollywood Toledo Casino.
"Because I can go in there with a 10 and leave with 70. That would be cool for me to do something nice for my children and wife," explained Keiser.
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Normally I try to base my weekly columns on historic facts. I use the same research methods I would employ for a scholarly paper, with the only difference being I don't use footnotes and reference lists for the column.
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Bond 50: A look at the series so far
The Spy Who Loved Me
From the death-defying opening that sees Agent 007 skiing off a 3000-foot mountain precipice to the explosive finale aboard a supertanker,The Spy Who Loved Me is Bond at his exhilarating best! Not content with diving off mountain sides, Bond also launches one of Q's cleverest cars straight under water. The submersible Lotus sports car "equipped with sea-to-air underwater missiles" was actually driven by two divers wearing breathing apparatus traveling at 14 knots. Moore always considered this his favourite film, perhaps not least for the introduction of the metal-mouthed and seemingly indestructible Jaws, one of only a few Bond villains to return for more than one outing.
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American Apparel rapped again for sexualising children
American Apparel has been censured again by the advertising watchdog for appearing to sexualise a child in one of its ads.
The ad, which featured on the back of free magazine Vice, pictured a girl posing with her legs up on an office chair, wearing just a jumper, knickers and knee-length socks.
Complainants objected the ad was "irresponsible" and "offensive" because they believed it sexualised a child as the model appeared to look under 16-years-old.
American Apparel said the model was over 18 years of age and was shown wearing products that were meant for adult consumers. It pointed out that the ad was placed in Vice magazine, which is a publication written for adults.
Vice Magazine said the ad contained no nudity and that in the wider context of fashion and underwear advertising, the image was "tame and tasteful".
The Advertising Standards Authority said that the model pictured appeared to be potentially under the age of 16.
The watchdog added that whilst the image did not contain explicit nudity, the "amateur" photo, the model's pose and her unsmiling expression meant the photo would be interpreted as having "sexual undertones" and a "voyeuristic quality".
It concluded the ad inappropriately sexualised a model who appeared to be a child and was therefore irresponsible. The ASA also judged that because the ad appeared in a magazine that was untargeted and freely available it was likely to cause serious and widespread offence.
The ASA ruled the ad must not appear again its current form and told American Apparel not to depict any model as inappropriately sexualised who could, through their appearance or styling, appear to be a child.
The latest ruling against the retailer marks the second time in two weeks American Apparel has been slammed by the ASA - again for sexualised imagery of a model that could be perceived to be under 16. It was also guilty of similar breaches to the advertising code in April this year and in 2009.
The ASA told Marketing Week while American Apparel has breached the code on a number of occasions, it recognises a willingness on the retailer's part to work with the watchdog and comply.
A spokeswoman adds: "There is no plan to impose further sanctions at this stage but that is something the ASA will continue to monitor."
Readers' comments (4)
You can see where the ASA are coming from. Deliberate or perhaps like most of their fashion shots totally over 'photoshoped' making their models look underage or just plain abnormal!
Perhaps if the models are older than they look then maybe American Apparel needs to get into the anti-aging cream business.
I cannot look at this image without relating it directly to Balthus' Girl and Cat painting. Definitely a overly sexualised image of a young girl, whether or not the model is over the age of eighteen it is not a good image. Maybe we should be looking at the issues surrounding using women (and men) as objects of sex to sell.
"appeared" to be? Wow. I mean, trust me, I'm the last one to let sexualization of children slide but that's kind of ridiculous. When I was 16, most people mistook me for a woman in her mid-twenties. Does that mean if a picture like that had been taken of me it would have been okay?
The ASA has way bigger things to focus on if they want to tackle the subject of sexually objectifying women in advertising than this. The language is scary and reminiscent of some of the obscenity rulings that could be found a few centuries ago. They cite the amateur ascetic and lack of smiles as conveying underlying sexuality. The model "appears" to be "potentially" 16 years old. These are all very scary comments. Yes, AA and Vice push the envelope and personally, our taste has never leaned towards either of those brands however, we don't attempt to enforce our tastes on others, which seems like what is happening here. The ASA needs to be watched least they become yet another, moral police, censorship group.


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Collecting Nautilus and Modern Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Mondani Editore
A safe guide to collect and invest in modern and vintage Patek Philippe.
These 3 volumes represent the most complete work ever realized on Patek Philippe. They include more than 2000 Patek Philippe wristwatches, everyone photographed in natural colors and more than 500 full page images.
The first two volumes show Patek Philippe wristwatches from their creation to 2003 and the third one is divided into two parts: one is about all the creations from 2004 to 2010 and the other one, larger and prevalent, is entirely dedicated to NAUTILUS models.
This model was designed in 1972 by Geral Genta and it was born from a sketch on a napkin in a Basel restaurant. This book explains all its characteristics and goes through its evolution from 1976.
All typologies of Patek Philippe are published in this edition:
- Aquanaut
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This edition is written by Osvaldo Patrizzi, known as one of the 20 most important names in the world in the field of horology and by Guido Mondani, one of the most known collectors in the world and publisher of the COLLECTOR'S LIBRARY dedicated to wristwatches.
You can find 2000 pictures of watches, and every one comes with detailed information and descriptions, useful for the collector's future choices.
Every year you will receive for free the updated estimates of the Patek Philippe wristwatches.