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Lisbon's main boulevard where all the top shops, grander hotels, banks, airline offices are located and you can easily get anywhere in the historic center. Bairro Alto is just 2 minutes away with the Elevador da Glória. Baixa, Alfama and Chiado are within walking distance. Originally built as a public park and named as Passeio Público it was inaugurated in 1764, created by Pombaline architect Reinaldo Manuel.
Avenida da Liberdade Market, sells everything from antiques to junk, every second weekend of the month.
Portuguese brands: Rosa & Teixeira, Fly London, David Rosas, Maria João Bahia, Lanidor.
International Brands: Louis Vuitton, Prada, Armani, Todd's, Burberry, Versace, Gucci, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent. It is nowadays considered as the 35th most expensive avenue in the world.
Inaugurated in 22 November 1931, a tribute to the 50,000 Portuguese soldiers who fought in World War I.
Located at beginning of Avenida da Liberdade, on the Restauradores Square. The funicular opened on October 24, 1885 and since then having been carrying locals and tourists on a short trip to Bairro Alto and to the São Pedro de Alcântara Belvedere.
From 19 April 1884, located at Largo da Anunciada, will take you to Torel Belvedere with one of the best views over the city.
A tradicional Lisbon's sour cherry liquor.
The Church of our last royal wedding and the living memory of the earthquake in 1755.
This large square commemorates the country's liberation from 60 years of Spanish rule in 1640.
Dating from the 16th century it has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Its quiet small street during the day, are transformed at night into the city's vibrant nightlife quarter with a all kind of entertainment and of course Fado houses.
Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Much more than just a song, Fado is the purest expression of Lisboa's "soul" and Portuguese feelings, always accompanied by the solemn and melancholy chords of the Portuguese guitar. It can be heard in many restaurants and "Tascas" of the old districts of Lisboa.
Jewellers to the Portuguese Crown in 1887, continues to produce all articles at their own workshops and they all bear our manufacturer's hallmark, ensuring the very highest quality standards.
Established 1930 still selling its original 3 canned food brands Tricana, Prata do Mar and Minor. It preserves a credible bridge between production and clients.
Established in 1925, try some exquisite gloves in this tiny little shop.
Buy a small package of "bolachinhas de furo" (cookies) to eat while walking around.
A different shop offering all old Portuguese products that were slowly disappearing.
The oldest shop and manufacture of candles in Lisbon. A beautiful shop with wonderful handmade candles.
It's an art deco palace with two coffee grinders dating from 1936. The shop's iconic symbol is a carioca, a woman from Rio de Janeiro, holding a cup of coffee.
Since 1886, here you will find all kind of Hats.
Sant'Anna Factory produces all its pieces according to entirely handcrafted methods keeping the same processes since 1741.
Established in Chiado quarter 1732, it's the world oldest bookstore recognized by the Guiness.
Santo António - Lisbon's patron saint - overseas the city's festivities that reach their highpoint on the evening of June 12, with a procession of popular marches through the Avenida da Liberdade. Entertainment activities that will invade Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods, luring lure thousands of people into the streets.
For eleven days in April it offers the chance to enjoy innovative gastronomic dishes created from fish and seafood from our coast.
Every year in December, the streets of the Portuguese capital are invaded by the Lisbon Marathon – Portugal's oldest marathon event.
Jazz Festival that takes place in September. Free live music, dance and theater in the city's gardens and viewpoints.
Every year in September, most boutiques in Lisbon's main shopping areas, Chiado and Avenida da Liberdade, will remain open until late, taking part of an event organized by Vogue magazine in several world cities.
Happens in August and offers several events for free, to animate the Riverside Area of the Capital.


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Ever wondered what motorcycle greats such as Kevin Schwantz, Freddie Spencer and John McGuinness are up to now? You can find out at an exclusive gala dinner at a motorcycle show in London next month.
Hosted by motorcycle magazine MCN, the "Evening with the Stars" will see riding heroes including Neil Hodgson, Frankie Chili and Randy Mamola in attendance to discuss their victories, on-track duels, off-track gossip and generally mix with like-minded enthusiasts.
Motorcycle fans are invited to buy tickets for the dinner that will take place on Saturday February 5, alongside the Carole Nash Motorcycle Show at London's ExCeL centre, Docklands.
"There has never been a better opportunity to rub shoulders with such an incredible range of multiple world champions and biking icons," said an MCN spokesman. "It's a rare opportunity to hear some incredible tales, told first-hand by motorcyclists who have lived the kind of lives most of us can only dream of."
Added MCN editor, Marc Potter: "Rarely have so many legends of our sport been in the same room at one time. We wanted to make sure that not only did we bring all these guys to London but we also wanted to give fans the chance to properly rub shoulders with some of biking's biggest heroes."
Celebrities will circulate during the four-course dinner, giving all the chance to mingle with the stars. Later, the celebrities will be interviewed on stage before taking questions from the audience. The price for all this is £175 per head, including all food and table drinks.
The Carole Nash Motorcycle Show opens at ExCeL on Thursday February 3, running until Sunday February 6. Exhibition tickets are priced from £14.50 if bought in advance. Dubbed "The Greatest Bike Show On Earth", it will include all the major bike manufacturers, who will showcase their latest machines.
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Stan Sakai is one of my favorite cartoonists. He is not only highly skilled and talented, but a very kind man as well. Unfortunately, his wife Sharon is in poor health. Many artists have stepped up and contributed pieces to a benefit auction organized by CAPS (Comic Art Professional Society) to help the Sakais with their mounting medical expenses. I was glad to contribute this piece (of his signature character Usagi Yojimbo) which is now up for auction on eBay. Be sure to check out the seller's other items as well. Every bid helps!
Stan Sakai Benefit Auction!Posted in Uncategorized on March 28, 2014 by bradd
Mad Monster Party!Posted in Uncategorized on March 20, 2014 by bradd
One of my favorite conventions returns to Charlotte, NC this weekend – Mad Monster Party! This is one of the most fun conventions around. There's so much to do – fantastic vendors, a film fest, and tons of guests. This year you'll find Elvira, Hulk Hogan, William Shatner, and so many more. I'll be debuting several new prints and posters there as well. I hope to see you at MMP!
Moving Right AlongPosted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2014 by bradd
Kickstarter Progress!Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2013 by bradd
This is just a quick update for those that helped get our Kickstarter 110% funded. Everything is either at the printers or has been received! The stickers and membership cards are on hand and look great. The bookmark, print, finger puppets, and comic are all currently being printed. The advertised release date of November 2013 is right on track. While I'm waiting on the printers to work their magic, it's been a lot of fun digging into your commissions. So far I've drawn the pencils for: Finn and Jake from ADVENTURE TIME, Bob Dylan, Bilbo Baggins, Hello Kitty, Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Iron Man, and a couple of the GLOOMY ROOMIES.
This past weekend I was a guest artist at the Burke County Public Library in Morganton, NC for their Star Wars Day event. I was outside under a tent next to the fine folks from Timmy Mac's Comics and Collectibles. For three hours I drew non-stop free sketches. It was fun, and more than a bit draining. I really enjoyed seeing all the kids' reactions to their sketches. Thanks to Chesley for the invitation.
Next stop: Comic Fest at Richard's Comics and Collectables on October 26!
Thank You, Baltimore!Posted in Uncategorized on September 12, 2013 by bradd
This was my third year exhibiting at the Baltimore Comic-Con. This show is always fantastic and keeps the emphasis on comics. You don't find many actors and video game companies at BCC. It's all about the comics and artists.
This year's show was outstanding. The crowds were large and even though there were many more artists exhibiting than in the past, I still managed to do well. This was also the first show to debut my newest prints of Walter White (Breaking Bad) and a Minion (Despicable Me). Both got a great response from the crowd. The Minion was even the overall best-selling print of the show! I did a few commissions which are always fun. I drew my first Loki (THE AVENGERS), Mal from FIREFLY, as well as my first ink and watercolor DR. WHO.
This was the first show where I used my new vertical banner. I spent a lot of time looking at various options for banners and ultimately went with a blank, black fabric, velcro-acceptable one. It was a little more expensive, but it allows me to totally change the banner's images from show to show if I so desire. I also am now using a tabletop spinner rack as well.
As a comics fan, I knew going into the show that there were a few personal goals I hoped to achieve. Joe Hill – easily one of my favorite short-story writers – has grown into a comics superstar with his creation of LOCKE & KEY among others. He was only signing for about an hour and half, and the line was huge. There was no way that I could leave the table for that long – even with someone else there to man it. A comics-retailer friend managed to get me a quick moment with Hill without having to stay in line. I had Joe sign my copy of his first comics work – Cemetery Dance's GRAVE TALES. He also seemed to really like his Alpha-Sketch portrait I gave him.
On Sunday, there was a massive signing for the new Dynamite comic book called CRYPTOZOIC MAN by Walt Flanagan and Bryan Johnson. They, along with Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic, were there to meet and greet the fans as well as film an episode of AMC'S COMIC BOOK MEN. I got to meet them all briefly and was grateful for their reception of my art.
While the whole weekend was wonderful, the true highlight involved a certain samurai rabbit and his creator. I'm thrilled to say that my art was chosen for inclusion in the 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook! The theme this year was a celebration of the upcoming 30th anniversary of USAGI YOJIMBO. There were under 40 artists whose work was included in the hardback book. Stan Sakai – the creator of USAGI YOJIMBO, and a true cartoonist's cartoonist – has always been a huge influence for me. His comics manage to be fun and interesting every time they leave the gate. Stan does it all – writing, drawing, lettering, and even occasionally coloring. He is a machine while keeping a human touch in all of his work. This was my first time meeting him. He was just as graceful and kind in person as he appears online and through his work. He even gave me a marvelous full-figure Usagi sketch inside of my copy of the book. This was truly one of the best artistic experiences I've had so far. I can't thank Stan and the Baltimore Comic-Con staff (especially Marc Nathan, Brad Tree, and Thom Zahler) enough.
Next year, the Baltimore Comic-Con becomes a three-day show. If you're into comics, I can't think of a better show to try.
Next stop: Asheville Comic Expo on September 21!
Baltimore Comic-Con!Posted in Uncategorized on September 1, 2013 by bradd
This weekend, I'll be returning to one of my favorite comic book shows – the Baltimore Comic-Con. I'll be debuting a few new Alpha-Sketch prints (like the Walter White and Minion seen below) and taking a limited number of commissions. Stop by table A-349 and say "hi."
Kickstarter – 110% Funded!Posted in Uncategorized on September 1, 2013 by bradd
Thanks so much to everyone that backed my Kickstarter. I'm happy to report that it was funded at 110%. All rewards should ship by November. I'm excited to get the new book in your hands!


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As I write this I am in Accra Ghana having been in Dakar Senegal earlier in the week with a stop in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire. Suffice it to say, lots of travel in a short time. Especially since I was in Israel between Christmas and New Year. I am looking forward to a few days of rest when I return.
Before I forget, several people interested in the CTO position I shared in the last missive, Great Chief Technology Officer Position, responded and are sending me resumes. Until someone is hired we'll be continuing to speak with good candidates so spread the word or apply yourself if you're a good prospect. Do It Now!
Back to travel. Here is a picture of where I was sitting doing lots of work while in Dakar:
Then on to Accra. Here is picture of a very odd apartment building across the street from my hotel:
One of the things I like most about my travels is the huge diversity of things I get to see and experience from super hotels like the Dakar Radisson Blu to tiny falling down places someplace in Ghana. And then there is that apartment building…
Been visiting with cancer experts and seeing a few hospitals which always reminds me that no matter what you think about your healthcare…unless you're one of those among the millions that we continue to be unwilling to include in our healthcare system…it is way better than in much of the world. Those out of our system are a whole different story and have healthcare not too unlike the poor in Africa. What does this say about our supposedly best in the world healthcare? Of course lots of statistics show in spite of having the most expensive system that is quite profitable for drug companies and such, we actually aren't all that great as far as health outcomes go. But that's the difference between ideology and facts, one based on what we'd like it to be and the other based on reality.
Anyway, enough of that rant. We're working away at helping improve the cancer care across Africa…which is quite the load to bear. Not often do I get to do something designed to affect an entire continent and all its 54 countries.
Still, it's always fun to return. Been in places where it's quite warm so looking forward to the freezing temperature in Birchrunville as I have lots of wood piled up waiting to be shoved into a fireplace. There is something of the pyromaniac in me, actually probably more than just something, so the anticipation of piling up the kindling, stacking some wood on top, firing up the match (always use matches as they are just so much more satisfying than those gas thingies), and watching it burn. And then there's the heat which for some reason is so much different…and nicer…than that which comes from vents or baseboard gadgets.
In case you forgot, I have something like a bazillion nicely organic, hand made by a true firewood craftsman who learned his trade at an early age from a master, oak, cherry, walnut, hickory, ash, and a bit of this and that wood pieces waiting for someone to come along and take them home. Free! Yup, Free!
If I don't get rid of some of the wood piled up around the house I don't where I'll put that which is waiting still in logs to be added to the piles once carefully split into artistic perfectly sized and dried pieces.
Ooops, team just came and told me they need me. Now. So off to work I am. But one last picture. This is Dakar out the window of the plane as I was on my way to Accra.


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But this bid to pour methane and corrosive chemicals into the environment in a bid for cheap gas is, apparently, not going ahead quickly enough. That's why the Government is encouraging local councils to pass fracking applications with the most effective incentive of all: cash. Under the change proposed, councils can retain 100% of the Business Rates (a tax levied on businesses based on the value of the property they occupy) on fracking businesses within their jurisdiction. Usually, the central government takes half of what is raised, so it promises to be a great cash boost.
The move will all but demolish any debate about fracking in local government. To offer such a large revenue stream when many councils project a 50% reduction to their spending power between 2010 and 2020, doesn't give councils a choice. If a person who was dying of thirst and stranded in the middle of a desert was to encounter the Devil, they will sell their soul for a bottle of water sooner or later. They do not have a real alternative.
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Martin O'Neill parted company with Sunderland after the Black Cats slipped deeper into relegation trouble.
The 61-year-old's departure was confirmed hours after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Manchester United, which left the club sitting just a point clear of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with seven games left to play.
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Well I'm in the "I love everything coconut" camp, and I'd gladly help you eat anything coconut that you bake. Although, I think it will be hard to beat these popsicles. I still remember getting coconut popsicles from the pushcart outside after school when I was a kid. Sooo good!! Beautiful photo. So hard to capture all the details in an all white photo – you nailed it.
Coconut and Vanilla Bean Ice Pops
The interwebs are aflutter with popsicles, people! And thank goodness. It seems like everyday there's something new and terrible splashed all over every freaking webpage, making me question why I chose to raise children in this crazy, sometimes scary world. I'd say we could all use a little sunshine in frozen form these days, don't you think? YES. Let's do exactly that.
Now, before we go any further, I will address the elephant in the room: COCONUT. Probably one of the most polarizing things in the universe next to, say, cilantro and Rachael Ray. People either love coconut or they get visibly shaken at the mere mention of it. For example, my husband and daughter are in the latter camp, which is disappointing. Because I love coconut and so I can only bake something with coconut knowing that I will just have to eat the whole dang thing. Not altogether terrible, unless you consider something like fitting into one's pants. So that's why these ice pops are brilliant. Because not only are they dead simple to make, but obviously keep for quite a long time in the freezer. And I don't know about you, but I'm much more likely to binge on, say, coconut macaroons than something that would give me a crippling brain freeze. Win!
This recipe actually comes from Pure Vanilla, and was one of the rare instances in recipe development where the idea came into my brain and seemed to become a reality in no time flat. The star here is a can of good coconut milk–not to get all Ina on you, but with so few ingredients in this recipe, it's important to really seek out a good brand of full fat coconut milk here; my very scientific method of doing this is finding a can that has very little English on the label–I look in the Asian foods aisle at the supermarket or in ethnic markets for the best coconut milk. Then get yourself a vanilla bean, and add a smattering of sugar and salt and that's it, friends. Steep and freeze and (if you're a coconut fan like me) eat them all yourself.
If coconut isn't your thing, I won't judge you or try to convert you. But I will point you to some awesome pops from friends as very worthy alternates:
Vietnamese Coffee Ice Pops from CHOW
Shutterbean's Pimm's Cup Popsicles
Love and Lemons' Mango-Lime Pops
Tequila Watermelon Popsicles via Love and Olive Oil
Root Beer Float Popsicles from Food52
And a genius post on How to Make a Cocktail Popsicle from Bakers Royale (the Queen of Boozy Pops)
Coconut and Vanilla Bean Ice Pops
from Pure Vanilla
Makes about 6 3-ounce pops
Make sure you get good full-fat coconut milk for the recipe, not one labeled "light" (blech). I love using a vanilla bean here and really infusing the coconut milk with flavor and gorgeous vanilla specks. You could also use about 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste, or in a pinch, pure vanilla extract. A little splash of lime in the mix as a variation is awesome.
I like this popsicle mold for getting results like the ones in the photo above.
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
Pinch of salt
In a small saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the coconut milk, vanilla bean pod, vanilla caviar, sugar and salt. Slowly heat the mixture, stirring occasionally. When the mixture just begins to bubble, remove the pan from the heat (do not boil). Cover the pan and let steep and cool for at least 1 hour.
Remove the vanilla pod, scrape any remaining clinging caviar into the pot, and discard the pod. Transfer the mixture to a large measuring cup for easy pouring, and pour into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.
Wow Shauna, these look right up my alley…and I am such a fan of Leigh's photography. What a great Monday.
You almost had me licking my screen there… 🙂
Holy moly. I have two cans of coconut milk here (purchased at a Latin market) that I originally purchased for baby shower punch (pina colada flavor…minus the rum) … anyway, I was wondering what I was going to do with them. Tada! Shauna saves the day!!! I'm embarrassed to say I have Pure Vanilla and haven't had a chance to read it yet. Lashes with wet noodles!! It and post-it flags are going to the pool with me this week!!!
These look amazing! I'm definitely in the pro coconut camp, ever since I had a coconut martini.
When you referred coconut milk, what is the brand you us? I have a couple cans from Trader Joes and its partially solid, can I use that? Thank you
what size is your can of coconut milk? This sounds amazing!
These rock!
These look amazing. Would canned coconut cream also work? Thanks!
in the book pure vanilla there is a picture of a wooden tool with vanilla bean on the end of it. I would like to know what it is called and where I could find one on those.
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by Kymythy R. Schultze, C.N.
Dear Kymythy,
I've heard that spinach is good for me, but I don't like the taste. Do you have a good recipe?
You're correct about spinach being good for you – Popeye was right! This "superfood" is loaded with good nutrients including protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, enzymes and fiber. It has a great calcium to phosphorus ratio and is a good source of vitamins A, C, E, K and B. Spinach also contains a large amount of the carotenoid lutein, which protects cells from free-radical damage and must be obtained from food because it's not made within the body.
People who consume a lot of leafy green veggies like spinach are 43 percent less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration than people who don't eat many greens. Keep in mind that lutein is oil-soluble and you'll absorb more if you put a little oil or fat on the spinach.
Unlike Popeye, forego the canned variety and purchase fresh spinach from the market. Choose crisp, dark green leaves, avoiding those that are limp or yellow. Wash well just before using, as spinach is sometimes quite sandy. Store in the refrigerator.
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1 pound spinach
1 avocado
1 tomato
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Peel avocado; chop spinach, avocado, and tomato. Put all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Makes about 2 cups. Enjoy!
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Kymythy R. Schultze is a Clinical Nutritionist (C.N.) and has been a trailblazer in the field of nutrition for nearly two decades. This recipe is from her book The Natural Nutrition No-Cook Book. For pet health check out her book Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats both published by Hay House, Inc. Visit Kymythy's website at www.kymythy.com


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Walking the Sacred Mountain
As opposed to Varallo and the other Sacred Mount already built, the Varese one needed a further decisive element: the road. And Giuseppe Bernasconi, expert in the construction of roads, made a handsome wide one, "carved into the rock like a book" which could accommodate the numerous processions climbing the mount
by Giuseppe Frangi
At the beginning of the story of the most monumental Sacred Mount in the Alps there was a young girl of fifteen. She was called Caterina Moriggia, and was born in Pallanza, on Lake Maggiore, in 1437. With boldness and surprising determination for the time, she overcome the opposition of her parents, and began to live as a hermit. The place had been suggested to her in a dream. It was a mountain on the other side of the lake, linked to an ancient cult of Mary, which rose above the small village of Varese. Tradition assigns a precise date to the beginning of her venture: 24 April 1452. Two years went by and Caterina found a first companion to share her call. Giuliana Puricelli was ten years older than her and originally from Varese. One could say the little community of the Romites had been founded. A third girl joined them in 1471. Her name was Benedetta Biumi. She was of noble family and it is thanks to her, the biographer of the two founders, that this very humble story has come down to us in such precise detail. When in 1474 Pope Sixtus IV, emitted a Bull from Ostia (still preserved in the State Archive of Milan), granting approval for the small cloistered order following the Augustinian rule, the girls had increased to five, had abandoned the caves and moved to the small convent beside the ancient Sanctuary.
The interior of the sanctuary which, at the end of the route, is chapel XV, that of the Coronation of Mary. Here one sees an altar dedicated to the Adoration of the Magi
The presence of the small community had in fact revived an ancient memory linked to the story of the mountain: here, according to an undocumented tradition, Ambrose withdrew in prayer on the eve of the decisive confrontation with the Arians and was told by Our Lady that victory was sure. In fact the first trace of a Marian connection is in a document dated 922, also kept in the State Archive of Milan, in which donations made to the "Basilica de Monte de Vellate" are mentioned. Velate is still today the name of a hamlet of Varese on the slopes of the Sacred Mount. And near Velate there is another locality which has another trace of these origins in its name: Sant'Ambrogio Olona.
In short, there was plenty to warrant an ever denser flow of pilgrims coming to climb those very steep slopes. Often there were Capuchin friars among them, who had opened a convent in Casbeno in 1560 and who some time later had been given the duty by the ecclesiastical authority (that is by the archbishop, Carlo Borromeo, because the diocese was and is that of Milan) of administering the Sacraments to the Romites on the mountain.
In 1570, as shown by documents in the archive of the Sanctuary, there were more than 200 surrounding communities who had taken a vow to climb in procession at least once a year. A tiring ascent, because of the steep slopes completely without streams, 800 meters up the mountain where the monastery and Sanctuary stood. Thus at the beginning of 1600, the abbess, a Spaniard, Maria Teresa de Cid, a cousin of the then governor of Milan, asked to be allowed to build a resting place for the pilgrims half way up the climb. Difficult to know what would have happened to that request if in the meanwhile another fundamental personage hadn't appeared on the scene. He was Giambattista Aguggiari, a Capuchin friar, born in Monza, and appointed in 1602 guardian of the convent of Melzo a role which he had covered in several Swiss convents. Aguggiari had become seriously ill and at the provincial chapter of 7 May 1604 had asked to be relieved of his post and sent to a quieter place. He certainly could not have imagined what kind of adventure awaited him: transferred to Casbeno he was given the job of preacher to the Romites on the Sacred Mount. It was Sister Maria Teresa de Cid herself who had asked for such a person, in a most moving letter written to the mother of the then archbishop of Milan Federico Borromeo, so that she might intercede in that regard (this letter, dated 19 July 1600, is also in the archives, conserved among the Borromeo papers at Isola Bella). At the end of May 1604 Aguggiari gave his first sermon in the convent and was told immediately about the idea of constructing a way-station on the climb up the mountain. He had, as well, a vow to fulfill: if he survived the illness, he had promised to undertake some task in honor of Mary.
Here below, chapel III, that of the Nativity; the statues are by Cristoforo Prestinari
At this point in the story one has to open a parenthesis: for some decades beforehand the Franciscans had been dotting the foothills of the Alps in Lombardy/Piedmont with a previously unseen type of religious monuments. These were the Sacred Mounts, sites where the Christian story could be displayed with great realism and have strong impact on the faithful. Father Bernardino Caimi had started in 1400, creating the most beautiful and famous of the Sacred Mounts, that of Varallo. He had been guardian of the Holy Places in Jerusalem and, once back in Italy, had decided to create these constructions for the benefit of pilgrims who could no longer undertake the journey to the Holy City. After Caimi came another two Franciscans with similar ideas, at the end of the following century: Father Cleto, who created the one in Orta in 1589, and Father Costantino Massimo, in 1590, that in Crea.
In short, Father Aguggiari had examples before him. But the task was very onerous and there were no funds available at the time. However he didn't keep the idea to himself. He spoke about it to the deputy who looked after the material interests of the Romites, don Giuseppe Dralli, and with Giuseppe Bernasconi, an architect and land surveyor very active in the area.
Don Vincenzo Gigli, parish priest of Malnate, also learned about the project and invited Father Aguggiari to preach and make a collection in his church. It was the feastday of the patron Saint Martin, 11 November 1604. Three days later, Sunday 14, the representatives of the community of Malnate went in procession up the Mount taking their offerings. The collection was greater than anyone had foreseen and Father Aguggiari was inundated with requests to preach in all the churches around. He never refused, he got to the point of giving four sermons in a day in different places, the last delivered by torch light.
Chapel X, that of the Crucifixion; the statues are by Dionigi Bussola
Thus in truly record time, on 25 March 1605, the first stone of the first chapel was laid, dedicated not by chance to the Annunciation. In the heads of Father Aguggiari and the architect Bernasconi, in fact, the project had become much more ambitious than originally asked for by the abbess of the Romites. The idea was to build 14 chapels along the slope up to the Mount devoted to the mysteries of the Rosary. The fifteenth was the Sanctuary itself, the point of arrival at the top of the Mount. The devotion to the Rosary was strongly encouraged in a pastoral letter written in 1584 by Saint Charles, shortly before dying. And though it was particular to the Dominicans (in those very years Caravaggio had painted the masterpiece, now in Vienna, with Our Lady handing the Rosary to Saint Dominic), this time it was in fact done by a Franciscan, Father Aguggiari.
The chapels, like those of Varallo, were to have statues and paintings to represent theatrically and effectively each of the mysteries in turn. An undertaking that in the end cost an enormous expenditure of financial resources.
As opposed to Varallo and the other Sacred Mount already built, the Varese one needed a further decisive element: the road. And Giuseppe Bernasconi, called the "left-hander", expert at building roads, made a very handsome wide one, "carved like a book into the rock" (as a fascinated English traveler wrote at the beginning of the twentieth century), which could accommodate the many processions climbing the mount and which widened out at every chapel to facilitate the halts. So there were those who wanted to change the name of Varese to the Sacred Way rather than the Sacred Mountain.
Despite the expanded project the works went quickly ahead. In 1608 the approval of Cardinal Federico who, with a pragmatism typical of his family, was concerned that things be done with order and proper accountancy and instituted the congregation of the Fabbriceri "to superintend the building" and especially to "manage the alms". Tensions had already arisen, in fact, between Aguggiari and the deputies of the Monastery because they wanted to invest part of the large sums gathered with bankers in Varese, while he demanded that all should be spent, there and then, on the rapid advancement of the enterprise. And since Federico insisted that construction should go forward "in galliard fashion", he must have taken his part.
In 1610 Papal approval arrived, with a Brief dated 30 September. And on 17 October 1619, when the cardinal took the road up the mount, some ten chapels were already almost completed, at least as architectural structures. Federico once again exhorted the builders ("monemus denique, et hortamur dictos fabriceros…") that they love the work and make it proceed with all their strength, without careless tarrying. When Father Aguggiari and Cardinal Federico died within a few months of each other in 1631, the Sacred Mount was all but finished.
The Sacred Way of many Lombard artists
One of the arches which divide, along the route, the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteri es
One can easily get to the bottom or top of the Sacred Mount of Varese. There is also a cable-car from Vellone. Going up on foot from chapel to chapel one covers 2 kilometers and climbs 300 metres. The landscape is impressive as are the works of art along the way. In fact a good many of the chapels were worked on by some of the most important names in seventeenth-century Lombard art, both painters and sculptors. In particular Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli, a Varese painter, Carlo Francesco Nuvolone, Dionigi Bussola, Francesco Silva. Outside the third chapel, Renato Guttuso (who had his studio in Velate, at the foot of the mountain), left a beautiful Flight into Egypt, produced in 1983. The itinerary concludes in the Sanctuary, where the statue of the Crowned Madonna is kept. And where lie the bodies of the Blesseds Caterina Moriggia and Giuliana Puricelli, the foundresses of the order of the Romites, whose convent flanks the Sanctuary.


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As Design Week and IBM launch the Age of Design project, we ask a panel of design experts to tell us why they think businesses are so keen to use design and design thinking at the moment.
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• Clive Grinyer, process improvement director for Premier Banking at Barclays; and
• Anna Bateson, director of global consumer marketing at YouTube.
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Here's another side of the story that's been all over Wall Street, not to mention all of the city, in the last week.A 20-something woman going by "Lizzie" spoke to the Daily News about her experience as a call girl for the alleged Upper East Side Madam, Anna Gristina.
She said there were 'no bunnies' — gorgeous, brainless women — in the business.
Clients were looking for attractive, entertaining women to spend money on when they wanted to "get away from their wives," she said.
"I'm not a typical escort," she said in a wide-ranging sitdown with The News. "I don't have big implants, I don't dress (like a prostitute). I don't do drugs. I don't even smoke…"
"Did I travel first class?" she asked. "No, you don't understand. These are men who have their own jets. They have collections of cars…One client would send Lizzie out for a brand-new wardrobe before every 'date.'
"I could go shopping and get whatever I wanted — dresses, shoes," she said. "He would pay for it all. God, clothing. I have so much."
Lizzie also says that she never saw the Madam at the house, but it was clear the business was run very carefully. The women the Madame procured for these Masters of the Universe had to be perfect. One girl, according to Lizzie, was fired for gaining five pounds.
The ladies were well compensated though—clients spent $800 per hour to hang out at the Madame's 78th Street apartments, and girls were paid $25,000 to accompany clients overseas. Clients also left big tips, Lizzie recalled one that left $1,200 for an $800 session.
On top of that, sources told the Daily News, the Madam was generous, and only took a 40 per cent cut of her girls' earnings rather than the going rate of 50 per cent. The cash the ladies made was stored in a microwave inside the apartment building.
Lizzie said she rarely got nervous during her job. Rather, she considered it her duty to find out what her clients really needed from her. Mean or violent clients were unacceptable.
"If they are mean, I cut them off," Lizzie explained. "Anna does, too. She would never have Eliot Spitzer as a client."
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Monday, July 5, 2010
miracles so far for today:
emailing back and forth with this guy for ten minutes or so.
yes. he's wearing church clothes. in a hot tub.
today is a branticus day. one of those days where i really just needed to talk with a guy.
but! happy news!
hota hota is coming back in three months!
count 'em....THREE!
then they'll just come back quick. i hope.
Labels: friends, miracles, missionaries
3 comments:
- SadieJean said...
Who is Hota Hota? I'm confused, don't brant have like 10 months left?
- July 6, 2010 at 3:15 PM
- Kayleigh said...
hota hota is jj. "hota" is phonetically a "j" in spanish, apparently. so hota hota is jj.
- July 6, 2010 at 5:26 PM
- Whitney Leigh said...
i totally came up with that nick name.
- July 6, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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News Release
For Immediate Release
July 13, 2015
Michael Sullivan, GOED Communications Director
Provo is Scorching the Nation in Economic Growth
City grows at the fastest pace in the U.S.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — In a newly released Brookings Institute report, Provo's job growth is the fastest pace in the nation. During Q1 2015, Provo rapidly grew at 2.2 percent, scorching the national average of 0.5 percent. While this growth is exceptional, Utah's growth has consistently ranked at the top for the last five years. Additionally, Provo has the lowest unemployment rate in the mountain west region, 3 percent.
Additionally today, a no. 3 ranking by Fast Company calls Provo a "Next Top City for Tech Jobs;" highlighting Provo's exceptional opportunities. When comparing Provo to the rest of the nation, Fast Company noted the amount of tech jobs available (8,570), Utah's recreation and culture, as well as a booming startup scene.
"We're working together to achieve the absolute best performing economy in the nation," said Val Hale, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED). "Utah County has enjoyed a vibrant economy for several years. This is yet another testament that the Utah economic model is thriving."
Along with Provo, Salt Lake City held strong growth numbers and low unemployment to 3.3 percent, which is representative of most other sectors statewide.
At the end of June, GOED convened a group of workforce stakeholders who have individually been working for many months to share their outcomes and recommendations for a united workforce strategy. The workforce group included organizational leaders from private industry, education and government. This meeting was a key gathering of leaders who narrowed their workforce development efforts down to the broadly supported initiatives that are achievable now.
In July, the Governor's Economic Council will be meeting to further develop these initiatives and endorse specific workforce solutions for legislative action.
"The state is actively working and meeting with stakeholders in workforce development to create programs to address our more difficult long-term challenges," said Ben Hart, managing director of business services at GOED. "We have initiatives that are ready. We have members of private industry, government and education who are ready. In Utah, we are ready to face our challenges head-on and work together to beat them."
About the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Web: business.utah.gov
The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) charter is based on Governor Gary Herbert's commitment to economic development statewide. Utah's economic development vision is that Utah will lead the nation as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business destination. The mandate for this office is to provide rich business resources for the creation, growth and recruitment of companies to Utah and to increase tourism and film production in the state. GOED accomplishes this mission through the administration of programs that are based around targeted industries or "economic clusters" that demonstrate the best potential for development. GOED utilizes state resources and private sector contracts to fulfill its mission. For more information please contact: Michael Sullivan, 801-538-8811 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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Says world needs to tell India enough is enough on Kashmir
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday again praised Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, calling him a "vibrant and charismatic leader".
"His martyrdom has become a rallying point for the freedom loving people," Sharif told an International Parliamentary Seminar in Islamabad.
Sharif had earlier praised Wani while addressing a joint session of Parliament in October last year, drawing a strong reaction from India which said this shows Pakistan's "attachment to terrorism."
He had also praised the militant during his address to the UN General Assembly on September 21, 2016, describing him as a "young leader".
India had strongly criticised Sharif's speech at the UN, describing it as an act of "self-incrimination" by Pakistan.
"The oppressors' efforts to silence that one voice have unleashed a thousand more," he said at the seminar organised by the Young Parliamentarians Forum of the National Assembly.
Sharif called for an end to the "continued suffering" of generations in Kashmir.
The world needs to tell India that "enough is enough" with regard to its policy towards the freedom movement in Kashmir.
"Seventy years of brutal repression and Kashmiri struggle in the face of that oppression have shown cries of freedom cannot be stifled by sounds of bullets," he said.
He said that a promise was made to Kashmir 70 years ago, not only by Pakistan and the United Nations, but also by India to recognise the people's right to self-determination.
PM Nawaz spoke about the efforts made to highlight the plight of the Kashmiri people at international fora and told the conference that Pakistan would continue to support the struggle of the people in the region.


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As a parent with grown children that choose not to tell me even rudiments of what is going on with their lives, I read their blogs. My son is a poet while studying to be a pastor. He posts his poetry frequently on his poetry blog. His poetry and his blog don't really tell me much of what's going in his head or heart. He will answer email I send him, but it's standard male one-word grunt-speak. That's ok. I used to be fluent in male one-word grunt-speak. Fluency fades quickly if you don't use the language much. Thank God for small miracles :-).
My daughter, my beloved daughter... My daughter does not email with me and only rarely talks to me on the phone because she wants, "to hear my Dad's voice." So read her blog and the churches website to glean what little I can about what is going on in her life.
My daughter is called by God to be a pastor, and called to be a church planter. In 2000, she began college as a Theology major at a local Christian University. From the beginning, she has had to answer the question of what she, as a woman, thought she was doing on a Divinity path. She graduated in Theology, very near the top of her class. She went to a conservative Christian graduate school in Boston to get her Masters of Divinity. She was not well treated there. She left early with a Masters in Christian Education. She finally received her MDiv, but not without challenges to her calling.
About 2 years ago, she was called by a denomination to plant a church. It took some time and a great deal of effort and God's own support, but her little congregation is beginning to fly with wings of angels. Thinking of how Poppa has blessed her ... somehow my darn glasses have gotten wet and I can't see my keyboard. Must be the rain... Anyway, the little church God has given her to shepherd makes an impact all out of proportion to the size of the congregation.
She is new to the denomination which has called her. She is taking advantage of some classes in this denomination's Theology. The other day the question posed to the students was, basically, "How do you address the protest of people in the congregation who believe that women cannot be spiritual leaders." Her initial response to the question is that it needs to be asked, but her heart, I can feel it being twisted and wrung dry, is just breaking that she has to write the same paper she has been writing for 10 years. She laments,
"how deeply i long to never again defend the calling God has placed on my life...and how deeply i know this probably will never end.
i will be writing the same paper as long as God continues to call me to this life."
My heart just breaks for her.
As I thought about her writings, the parallel between my beloved daughter having to defend the Calling on her life to be a woman and a pastor and the Father creating me to be transgender and called to be His servant to the people of His flock. Jesus, the One Who Loves Me, responds to the questions of sin in the life of the man born blind [or born transgender] in John 9:3, Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.(ESV)" I pray that Poppa uses me for His Glory. Like my daughter, I know I will be defending God's calling on my life to be transgender and to be a part of His loving arms reaching out to the ones he loves.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Defending God's Calling
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I am very aware that I am a person that God has chosen to display his love through for the world to find. Although I have not heard the calling for priesthood, I am very active in my church. Kay and I have been very lucky indeed to reconnect with my daughter, she is very intuitive, smart, quick with comebacks and a very loving person in her own right. She is making every effort to get to know Sarah while hearing her fathers voice comfort and encourage her in all her endeavors.ReplyDelete
Wow, that is really beautiful! It is also so true. Thanks so much for sharing :-)ReplyDelete
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Same week I got my first design-related job, I was offered a Sous Chef position at a new restaurant.
While most of my job titles include or are related to UX, I started working long enough ago that my experience isn't limited to digital-only. The current way UX is thought of is rather limited compared to SD. My perspective though is that those of us who have been UXing for more than 15 years have more in common with SD than not. Several of my first projects were SD even though we didn't call them that. I think it's a missed opportunity for most new-to-the-career UXers that they won't typically go beyond a screen in their work.
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Everyone will have you believe that if you are a girl, you spend a good part of your childhood planning your wedding. Some people do and some people don't.Whatever the case is, I must admit that being a bride is fun. You get to buy new clothes, jewellery and stuff you don't need and will never use because , well, you are the bride.
But being a bride also comes with a lot of stress. And it can get overwhelming. Looking perfect for the pictures is probably one of the things the bride is most worried about. But it doesn't have to be that way. Now, I have attended plenty of weddings and here are a few things that I think an Indian bride should ask her makeup artist. And these aren't the usual ones but stuff that happens in real life and somethings you probably haven't accounted for.
1.Is he/she going to be doing your makeup?
You book a makeup artist and if it's someone of repute, you think you are sorted, right? Wrong. There are many makeup artists out there (the ones that are super popular and charge you a limb) that come in, do the base and then have their entourage finish it up. Or those who come in, have their assistants do the base and do the eyes and lips and finish it off. Make sure you have asked your makeup artist this question. The hair is usually done by the assistant but the person is there to add with finishing touches.
2. How much time will he/she take?
Here's what you want to consider: what look you are going for, what you are going to be wearing and what occasion it is. Wedding makeup obviously takes the longest. But ask and then add 15-20 minutes to it so when people ask you for a schedule, you can account for this time. Also, if you have any shoots happening (the pre-wedding etc.) ensure you have told the person that you would want makeup for this and what you want to look like – let her/him know if there's a theme as well.
3. Accessories, will she/he have any?
You obviously will have your jewellery and bangles and what not. But it's the tiny things you might miss out on. For example, for your hair, if you want something glittery or something that goes with your outfit, you may have forgotten it or end up being unhappy with your choice at that point. Most artists will have some accessories that are pretty versatile so ask them if they could carry some of these with them. You'll be surprised how many times bindis are the ones that are missing.
4. What does she need?
It doesn't seem like it but makeup artists can be a whimsical bunch. Ask them if they need something in particular and if you can have other people around. I recently went to a wedding where the makeup artist would get annoyed if there was too much noise. So yeah, make sure temperaments match. If you would prefer having your best friend around, make this clear to him/her and expect him to behave.
5. Talk money.
You will obviously discuss how much the person will charge but ensure you discuss the smaller details as well. For example, if you want fake lashes- some might not be carrying them and might charge for these. If you're having a destination wedding, discuss where they will stay and where they will have their meals. You don't want them to venture too far. By the way, if you are getting dressed at a salon, and you've to go there, they usually throw in a bunch of freebies, so take advantage of those. Like a friend who had chosen an airbrush makeup package managed to get my hair done for free.
Most importantly,
6. What if I don't like it?
Not all makeup artists will give you a trial and you won't always be able to schedule a pre-wedding appointment with him/her. But always ask what he/she will do if you don't like the makeup. Of course, they will say that won't happen. But it could. Ask them what their backup plan would be. You know, just in case.
So you know, always discuss your hair and makeup looks in advance, it will give both of you a chance to be prepared. Browse through Pinterest, wedding websites and more so you know your options.
Carry your own nail polishes and ask your makeup artist to apply those. Some won't apply them, so always ask.
You will want to carry tweezers. Just in case an errant hair decides to make an appearance.
Arrange for lots of safety pins. You'll be surprised how much you will need these.


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Bieber and ballcaps
I'm doing a fortnightly baseball-themed infographic for the Getting Blanked blog on top Canadian sports Web site, The Score. Forgot to mention it before.
Today, the third one went up: it's an examination of the baseball caps in Justin Bieber videos.
(You can see the first one and second one by clicking the appropriate words. You know how to do it; using the Internet is easy for someone of your obvious intelligence.)


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Sara "Pastasauce" Carbonero or former Miss Spain Eva Gonzalez - Who Has the Best Bikini Body?
In one poll launched by Spanish magazine hola.com he readers were called to choose between Iker Casillas current girlfriend and his ex.
8.357 votes were cast for the former beauty queen, only 4.459 for Telecinco's sideline reporter


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A new auction record has been set by the sale of a Stradivarius violin. The auction, in aid of providing financial relief for victims of the Japan earthquake, was run by London auction house Tarisio, and the violin part of a collection owned by the Nippon Foundation for music. They cover the Northeastern Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund charities.On offer was a well preserved violin made by the famous Stradivari family. The particular model is known as the Lady Blunt, after Lord Byron's granddaughter Lady Anne Blunt, it's owner for 30 years.The £9.8million received for the violin is more than FOUR times the amount a record holding Stradivarius previously sold for.Kazuko Shiomi, Nippon Foundation's president, said that although the violin was important to their collection, the reason for it's sale was far more worthy. He said "...the needs of our fellow Japanese people after the March 11th tragedy have proven that we all need to help, in any way we can"The Lady Blunt is one of around 600 instruments made by Antonio Stradivari still in existence.
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Gibson guitars are based right at the heart of the Nashville city and music scene. So it was a devastating sight for them to see the music community almost wiped out by the 2010 floods. Water damaged guitars, both old and new, fell victim to the rising waters, but the dedicated Tennessee collective battled on.
Now, a year later, guitar supremos Gibson have announced they are to release a limited run of commemorative Les Paul Studio guitars, both with a fantastic paint job each, paying homage to the flood victims.
The basis for the guitar, as mentioned, is a very minimalist Les Paul studio, with a high gloss, nitro-cellulose marbleised swirl finish in either green or blue. A mahogany body with carved maple top, coupled with a glued, quarter-sawn mahogany neck make this a warm toned beauty.
Following the simplicity of the Les Pauls adds a Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, and six Grover tuners, allowing this guitar to retain its tuning competently through the more rugged of playing.
A 490R humbucker sits in the neck position, and a 498T located at the bridge. The neck 'bucker is vintage wound round an Alnico II magnet, while the hotter bridge pickup is wound round an Alnico V magnet, giving it a punchier tone. As standard, both are wired to their own individual volume and tone controls, via a 3-way selector switch flicking between each pickup, or a blend of both in the middle position.
Both options are to be manufactured to satisfy demand, over the 300 mark at minimum, and will go on sale at an msrp of US$2,389, or approximately just shy of £1,500.
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Back in January, the NAMM Show rolled into California, exhibiting the industry's newest products. But between April 6 -9 in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe get's its very own grand tradeshow in Musikmesse. Held annually in the German city, the expo is the largest trade show in Europe, and picks up where NAMM left off, featuring product launches from the biggest names in the music industry.From musical instruments, production gear and electronic music goods to sheet music and marketing, Musikmesse has been leading the way for over a quarter of a century. The organisers hope to build on 2010's successful expo, where over 77,000 visitors walked through the doors to feast their eyes on the newest bit of gear, from the 1,510 exhibitors from all manner of genres.In addition to new instrument releases, there'll be a whole host of artists and bands performing at the show, plus countless musicians providing their scribbles at various signing sessions over the weekend. Finally, there will be an awards show to reward artists and companies alike for their work.Here at Instrumania, we'll be following all the news pouring out of the show, bringing the big product launches and eye catching products, plus the more weird and wonderful instruments released over the four days.
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Seattle will soon be graced with memorabilia from its favourite grunge sons betwen April 16th-22nd, at the Experience Music Project.A vast array of items from the legendary group Nirvana will be on display, with rare and unseen photos and artefacts, instruments, both broken and whole, and other significant items are provided by the band, former road crews and family members for the exhibition.Pieces of iconic frontman Kurt Cobain's first guitar he destroyed on stage, a Univox Hi-Flyer, will be put together for one display. The Tama Rockstar-Pro drumkit used by the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl in his days as Nirvana drummer will also be on show.Bassist Krist Novoselic's Guild acoustic bass and Buck Owens acoustic guitar from the MTV Unplugged recording, one of Cobain's, and subsequently Nirvana's, last ever shows are also set to be unveiled.The display will see handwritten lyrics by Cobain for two early Nirvana songs - "Spank Thru" and "Floyd the Barber", plus candid photos from their early days in Aberdeen, Washington shown for the first time to the general public.If Nirvana still inspire you, or even if you've been a big fan since Bleach or Nevermind were released, the exhibition should not be missed. If you're unable to make it to the US state, keep an eye out for forthcoming reports from the event.
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With the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) expo recently rolling through the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, there was much anticipation amongst metal fans around the Epiphone display for the unveiling of a particular Machine Head axeman's new signature guitar.
Frontman Rob Flynn's multi-year signature deal with Gibson/Epiphone includes the release of the signature "Love Death" baritone scale Flying V, adorned with many a custom graphic and high end parts.
The Baritone V features six Grover machine heads on the painted headstock, and Flynn's custom heart-skull pearl inlays down the length of the 24-fret rosewood neck. The logo is then featured as a large, eye-popping, full bodied decal wrapping around a tune-o-matic bridge and a pair of active EMG humbuckers, as displayed by Dr. Epiphone below, in an excerpt from Total Guitar's coverage at the expo.
Also available from Epiphone is a matching flight case adorned with the same "Love Death" heart-skull decal and black and white burst, all available at some point in 2011.For further news and reviews and all the latest information for the discerning musician, look no further than Instrumania. And if you're in the market for a new guitar we really are the site for you. We compare the prices of thousands of guitars for sale, bringing the very best deals online.
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A Louisiana woman who recently finished her last round of chemotherapy said Walmart employees mocked her appearance last week when she used the restroom while shopping.
"All of a sudden, these two employees come bursting in (saying), 'Sir, you can't be in here! Sir, you can't be here,'" Johnna Moore Utzman, a breast cancer patient, told KNOE-TV. "They started laughing and they went out."
Utzman, a married mother of one, lost her hair from undergoing radiation treatments for breast cancer.
She said the same employees came back into the women's restroom and continued mocking her.
"'That was a woman? She looked like a man,'" Utzman recalled them saying.
A Walmart representative said the company apologized to Utzman and does not tolerate such behavior, the TV station reported.
Both employees have been suspended while the incident is investigated, the representative said.
Utzman said she remains positive in her fight against cancer, and she hopes her experience reminds others to be more compassionate.
"I didn't ask to go through eight chemo treatments that caused me to lose my hair," she said. "I didn't ask for the insomnia or the fear, the fear that this godawful disease may one day return."
Watch this video report posted online by KNOE-TV: