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Mary Neville, Lady Dacre; Gregory Fiennes, 10th Baron Dacre
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Mary Neville, Lady Dacre; Gregory Fiennes, 10th Baron Dacre
by Hans Eworth
oil on panel, 1559
19 3/4 in. x 28 1/8 in. (500 mm x 714 mm)
Key findings: Original dating and authorship confirmed. The painting technique is outstandingly skilful. A limited amount of loose underdrawing is evident with infrared reflectography in the clothes but not in the faces. The use of the single panel has contributed to the excellent condition of this picture.
Historical summary
This portrait was formerly considered to be the Duchess of Suffolk and her husband Adrian Stokes. The painting was re-identified as the current sitters following research by Susan Foister (Foister, 1986, pp.58-60). The identity is now considered secure, based on comparison of the facial likeness to another depiction of Lady Dacre, and the sitter dates and ages.
The portrait is signed HE. It was painted following the restoration of title and lands to Gregory Fiennes after his father had been executed in 1541. Eworth had also been commissioned to paint Lady Dacre a few years before in mourning for the death of her husband (Baroness Dacre, c.1555, Hans Eworth, National Gallery of Canada, Ottowa).
The portrait was known to have been in the collection of Horace Walpole at Strawberry Hill but was then sold in 1842 to the Reverend H. Finch and remained in private collections. It was on loan to the National Portrait Gallery from 1985, and was purchased by the Gallery in 2008.
Notes on likely authorship
There is a painted inscription at the top right of the work signed in monogram 'HE'. The monogram was once thought to be of Lucas de Heere, who was working in England in the 1570s. The HE monogram is now securely identified as belonging to Hans Eworth. The portrait was ascribed by Cust to Eworth in 1913 (Cust, 1913).
Commentary on condition, painting style, technique
As with all of Eworth's portraits that have been examined as part of this study, the panel is prepared with a white chalk ground, but with this portrait, a thin light brown priming layer lies over this. With x-ray analysis the broad brush of the priming layer and the integrated brushwork of the upper paint layers are clearly visible.
This painting is considered to be one of Hans Eworth's most accomplished works. The painting method is very sophisticated and conveys a range of textures and materials. The paint layers are very finely blended; the painting of the flesh modelling is achieved with exceptional skill. What makes this painting so extraordinary are the details of the costume such as the brown, red and black stitched embroidery, the gold vertical stitching, the curling and lace of the cuffs and ruffs, and the jewellery and fur, which are all exceptionally detailed and meticulously painted (see detail 04 and detail 05).
The warm priming layer is used as the mid-tone in many areas of the portrait: for example, on the chest and sleeves of Fiennes' slashed doublet and in the gloves of both figures. Light reflected from the white ground beneath the semi-transparent priming layer gives a luminous quality to the most thinly painted passages. This adds to the subtle depth and quality of the materials and the fabrics, such as Fiennes' doublet, the fur and Lady Dacre's silk dress.
Many details, such as the gold of the jewellery, the sword hilt, cuffs and sleeves, were painted with lead-tin yellow. The paint here is applied with thick layers, which gives texture and a three-dimensional quality to the final details. The background paint is used to brush in the first lines of the fur at the edge of Fiennes' collar. This technique appears to be common to Netherlandish artists and is also seen in the execution of the beards in William Paget (NPG 961), Gerlache Flicke and Henry Strangwish (NPG 6353), and Thomas Wentworth (NPG1851).
The painting is in very good condition, partly as a result of being painted on a single board of wood and consequently there are no panel joins. There are some small losses along the bottom edge of the paint surface that can be seen clearly with x-ray: these have been previously restored. X-ray also reveals a loss of paint at the left of the first 'X' in the inscription that gives Lady Dacre's age. In addition there are some retouchings in the flesh and two small glossy areas on the left shoulder of Lady Dacre's costume. The varnish on the work has yellowed a little and is somewhat opaque and unsaturated. As a result some of the subtle details in the black and dark grey sleeves are obscured.
Justification for dating
The technique and materials in use are entirely consistent with a work from this period. Analysis of the wooden panel by dendrochronology, revealed that the last heartwood ring dates from 1535. This suggests a possible felling date after 1545. This leaves a maximum of fourteen years before the wood was put to use.
It would be highly appropriate for the work to have been painted in 1559 and this date corresponds to the ages of the sitters. This would have coincided with the restoration to Gregory of all lands, titles and honours as Lord Dacre when Elizabeth I came to the throne in 1558. This portrait was almost certainly painted to commemorate the new Lord Dacre restored to his honours and his triumphant mother who had battled for the restoration of the family titles.
Drawing and transfer technique
Many parts of the black underdrawing can be seen in the paint surface. This underdrawing was seemingly done using a liquid medium applied with a brush over the warm tone of the priming layer. Infrared reflectography reveals relatively free underdrawing in several parts of Fiennes' costume, marking out the outline and details of the costume (for example, the fur, jewels, decoration of sleeves, and slashes on Fiennes' doublet) and Fiennes' hands.
There is no obvious underdrawing in either of the figure's faces but there is some fine outlining of Lady Dacre's eyelids and fine lines at the edge of her hair. It was suggested in 1998 (after infrared examination of paintings by Hans Eworth at the National Gallery) that the faces may have been underdrawn in a different material from the costume. This was apparently not an unusual practice: the portrait of John Luttrell (The Courtauld Gallery) has no underdrawing under the head but considerable drawing elsewhere.
A small number of changes to the final composition made by the artist are evident from x-ray and infrared analysis. The key areas of changes to the composition are as follows:
- the face of Fiennes has been made less full when the paint layers were applied
- the width of the black veil hanging down from the back of Lady Dacre's headdress shows alteration, it has been made a little narrower during the painting process
- the left shoulder of Fiennes seems to have been altered a little
Relevance to other known versions
There are no other known versions. An engraving by George Vertue, who owned the portrait in 1740, shows the sitters wrongly identified as the Duchess of Suffolk and her husband Adrian Stokes.
Cooper, Tarnya, A Guide to Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, National Portrait Gallery, 2008, pp.36-38
Cooper, Tarnya, in 'Acquisition Highlights', Art Fund Review, 2008/9, p.59
Cust, Lionel, 'The Painter H.E.', The Walpole Society Journal, vol. 2, 1913, pp. 1-44
Foister, Susan, 'Nobility Reclaimed' in The Antique Collector, no.4, 1986, pp.58-60
Hearn, Karen, ed., Dynasties: Painting in Tudor and Jacobean England 1530-1630, Tate, 1995, pp.68-69 (No.25)
Honig, Elizabeth, 'In Memory: Lady Dacre and Pairing', in Lucy Gent and Nigel Llewellyn, eds., Renaissance Bodies: The Human Figure in English Culture c.1540-1660, 1990, pp.62-85
Strong, Roy, The English Icon: Elizabethan and Jacobean Portraiture, London, 1969, p.91 (No.30)
Strong, Roy, The Elizabethan Image: Painting in England 1540- 1620, Tate Gallery, 1969-70, p.24 (No.33)
Tudor Exhibition Catalogue, The New Gallery, 1890, p.79, (No.255)
Tudor Exhibition, Manchester, 1897, p.36, (No.105)
Varkonda-Bishop, Linda, 'Haunce the Drawer'. Unpublished PhD dissertation, Florida State University, 1979, pp.77-8
The general condition of the painting is good. The panel has a slight warp. There are restored old paint losses along the bottom edge, and a few small discoloured retouchings in the faces and hands, and in Lady's Dacre's left shoulder. There are a few age cracks, and some slightly raised craquelure in the faces, but this is secure. The varnish layers are discoloured and yellowed, with slight fracture lines. The varnish has become a little opaque and unsaturated, and is obscuring the subtle details in the black and dark grey sleeves. There are two small glossy areas on Lady Dacre's costume on the shoulder on the right.
Dendrochronology (what's this? )
An examination of tree rings, which can help to provide the earliest possible felling dates for the wood used for the panel. The technique can also indicate the geographical origin of the wood.
Number of boards: 1
Last date of tree ring: 1535
The single board has a horizontal grain alignment and at 500 mm it is unusually wide. The board has a tapering cross-section with tool marks, from a 'shave' on the back. No sapwood was present at the lower edge, so a terminus post quem can be applied to the panel. The centre of the lower edge has a slightly different character, which might suggest that this was the original edge of the heartwood/sapwood boundary. However, this could equally be a mark left by a framing arrangement. The last heartwood ring is dated to 1535 and adding the minimum expected number of sapwood rings (+10 for English oak), suggested that the tree was felled after 1545.
X-radiography (what's this? )
A technique used to identify changes in composition beneath the surface of the paint layers and to understand the physical structure of a panel or canvas.
Painting Technique:
The brushwork of the priming layer and the fine technique of the paint layers above are both clearly visible in the x-ray (see x-ray mosaic 01).
Changes in composition/pentimenti
The outline of the black veil hanging down from the back of Lady Dacre's headdress was changed to make it a little narrower (see Infrared reflectography and Surface examination). The outline of Fiennes' shoulder on the right side seems to have been altered a little.
The extent of the paint losses along the bottom edge of the paint surface can be seen clearly, as can a small loss at the left of the first 'X' in the inscription giving Lady Dacre's age. The wood grain of the panel is also evident.
Infrared reflectography (what's this? )
A technique used to observe the layers beneath the paint surface which can reveal underdrawing and changes to the initial design.
Black underdrawing, apparently carried out with a brush in a liquid medium, can be seen in several parts of Fiennes' costume, particularly marking out the outlines and details of Fiennes' costume and hands. The edge of the fur on his sleeve on the right is indicated with a wavy line. There are also fine lines on Fiennes' ears and also up the left side of the face (see IRR mosaic 02) (the face was made less full at the painting stage) (see Surface examination and Paint sampling).
There appears to be some underdrawing under Lady Dacre's cuffs, under her left hand and under her collar. Underdrawing around her hands is probably covered by the black costume. There is no obvious underdrawing under the faces but there seems to be some fine outlining of Lady Dacre's eyelids and some fine lines at the edge of her hair.
Paint sampling (what's this? )
Investigation into microscopic pigment samples or samples of other media in order to help with dating, to reveal the order of the paint layers and help to understand the painting techniques used.
Paint samples were taken to analyse the pigments and layer structure of the painting in November 2007.
Ground and preparation layers
The panel was prepared with a thick chalk ground, and a thin pale grey priming layer, containing lead white and traces of black.
Decoration on costume
Sample 3, taken from an aglet along the left-hand edge, showed the full layer structure, and confirmed the surface observation that the aglet was painted over the black paint with lead-tin yellow (see Surface examination). The paint also contains what appears to be red lead. Red lead was also identified in the black paint mixture, and may have been added as a dryer, because of the poor drying properties of black pigment in oil medium. A large formation of lead soap can be seen in the cross-section.
The paint of the red cushion showed a standard structure of bright opaque vermilion, with a glaze of deep red lake applied over it. The red sample taken from Fiennes' costume consisted of high quality dry-process vermilion and a high proportion of red lake.
Although there is no obvious use of blue in the painting, close examination showed several occurrences of blue pigments. In the white of the fur, a bright, clear blue, which appeared to be azurite, could be seen as scattered particles within the white. A second sampling confirmed that it was azurite.
A second blue was also used in the pearl ring worn by Lady Dacre. This had the overall appearance of ultramarine, although the particles were not of the angular appearance normally associated with this pigment.
Smalt was also identified in a sample from Lady Dacre's cuff, just above the hand.
Surface examination (what's this? )
An examination of the construction of paint layers, glazes and condition often using a microscope. This method provides important evidence concerning an artist's technique and paint handling and can reveal a specific artist's characteristic painting style.
Painting style and method
The painting method is sophisticated and conveys a range of textures and materials. The paint layers are finely blended, especially the modelling of the flesh paint, which is exceptionally fine and smooth.
Preparation layers
Ground and priming
The panel is prepared with a white chalk ground, over which lies a thin light priming layer (see Paint sampling). The broad brushstrokes of the priming can be seen under the more thinly painted passages of the image. The priming layer is used as the mid-tone in many areas, in the chest and sleeves of Fiennes' slashed doublet, under the fur on his costume, in both gloves, the shadows of the flesh paint, under the hair and the thin paint layers of the cuffs and both the collars (see micro 09). Light reflected from the white ground beneath the semi-transparent priming layer gives a luminous quality to the most thinly painted passages (see micro 11 and micro 16). This adds to the subtle depth and quality of the materials and fabrics. Fine indented straight lines, running diagonally and vertically over the surface, can be seen with magnification (see micro 17). These lines appear to be beneath the paint layers in the ground, but there is no obvious reason for their presence.
Many parts of the underdrawing can be seen through the paint surface. The underdrawing was applied, apparently with a brush, over the warm priming layer to mark the forms and some details of the costume (see micro 11 and micro 18 and Infrared reflectography).
Paint layer structure
Build-up of paint layers
Thin layers were initially painted for the flesh paint, Fiennes' doublet, sleeves, gloves and the cuffs and collars of both figures. Lead white, black, vermilion and ochre, all with very finely ground particles, were observed in the flesh paint (see micro 01, micro 03 and micro 05).
The modelling and highlights on the flesh and clothing were painted with thicker, blended opaque layers over these thin, semi-transparent first layers. This includes the dark paint of Lady Dacre's dress and Fiennes' jacket sleeves, which are very subtly painted with modulated grey and black. Over these layers the fine detail of embroidery (now considerably obscured by the varnish) was applied. Down the edges of the black front panel of Lady Dacre's costume are fine parallel lines of vertical stitching, painted with a slight impasto. The surface texture of these can be seen with a raking light, but otherwise they are obscured. Eworth created depth in fabric in various ways, for example, in the cuffs the curling detail was painted first with slightly impasted white paint to convey the raised effect, then fine thin brushstrokes of brown and red (a vermilion and red glaze mixture) embroidery were applied (see micro 08). The slight 'beading' of the black paint on the collar and cuff is a characteristic found in other paintings of this period and implies poor adhesion where black was thinly applied over a smooth paint layer, see Catherine Parr (NPG 4451). The slightly impasted paint gives texture and a three-dimensional quality to the final details. The blue pigment smalt was identified in the paint mixture in the cuffs, presumably to increase the luminosity of the whiteness.
The background was painted in two stages, using the same method as was found in the other Eworth portraits of Nicholas Heath (NPG 1388) and Anthony Browne (NPG 842). The first paint layers of the background were applied at an early stage, and further layers were applied when the detailed modelling of the face and costumes was carried out. The lines at the left edge of Fiennes' face and the left edge of Lady Dacre's veil were altered with background paint blended into the outlines. Background paint was used to brush in the first lines of the fur at the edge of Fiennes' collar, a technique which can be compared to the technique used in the depiction of beards by other continental artists, such as that found in William Paget (NPG 961), Gerlach Flicke and Henry Strangwish (NPG 6353) and Thomas Wentworth (NPG 1851), (see micro 12 and micro 25).
Other observations
There is a dark green glaze on the ring on Lady Dacre's index finger on the right (see micro 19). Most of this has discoloured but some dark green remains.
The blue pigment on the pearl on the ring on Lady Dacre's ring finger on the right has the brightness and the appearance of ultramarine, but the particles do not have the angular appearance typically associated with ultramarine (see micro 22).
Under magnification, particles of azurite can be seen in the grey fur paint mixture on Fiennes' costume, and also in the grey/green on the buttons attached to the edge of the collar and near the elbows (see micro 23).
There is a painted inscription at the top left with the monogram: 'HE' (see micro 24).
Paint layer structure and pigments
Order of construction
- White chalk ground
- Thin light grey priming
- Underdrawing
- First thin paint layers for flesh, cuffs, collars, costume, and background
- Opaque modelling layers
- Some changes to the outlines of Fiennes' face and Lady Dacre's veil
- Further paint layers on background
- Details of collars and cuffs (see notes above)
- Final highlight details of jewels, costume
Lead white, carbon black, lead-tin yellow, vermilion, red lake, red lead, azurite, smalt, possibly ultramarine, copper green glaze
Changes to composition/pentimenti
As noted above, changes were made to the shape of Fiennes' face, and the width of Lady Dacre's veil. These can be seen more clearly in infrared reflectography and x-ray.
Ultra violet examination (what's this? )
A method which helps to reveal past restoration and the extent of varnish layers.
The varnish appears opaque with a slight greenish fluorescence. There is some old restoration.
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The great cities of Paris, Berlin, Madrid, London and many others call people from around the world to explore their streets. Europe's mostly open borders between countries also make it easier to explore different countries once you're there; hopping on a train from France to the Netherlands is super simple from an immigration perspective (less simple from the "getting luggage through the metro to the train station" perspective).
With such fashion capitals as London, Milan, Paris, Barcelona, and Berlin, Europe is an excellent place for fashion interns to learn more about the industry. Whether you are drawn to haut couture or edgy street fashion, there is a city in Europe that suits your style perfectly. A European fashion internship offers the chance to break into the international fashion scene, step outside your comfort zone, and learn about how a whole new environment incorporates fashion into its world. Interns should keep in mind the big European fashion shows, such as Fashion Week in each city, when planning their internship so as to make the most of what their city has to offer.
Europe is a world leader in the fashion industry. Three of four major Fashion Weeks take place in Europe (London, Paris, and Milan. The 4th is New York). Paris, often regarded as the fashion capital of the world and birthplace of haute couture, and Milan have reputations for elegance and classical beauty. London and Barcelona, though they are more newly established as fashion capitals, consistently outrank their more classical counterparts in industry rankings. Berlin is known for its edgy street styles and strides towards sustainable fashion. Each city's fashion scene has its own unique feel that is closely tied to the city's identity. Working as a fashion intern will give you the unique opportunity to put your finger on the pulse of how major world cities see themselves.
France, the UK, Germany, and Italy are world-leaders in engineering and innovation. The field has long had an international component, which is only becoming more important as the world gets increasingly interconnected. An engineering internship in Europe is a great way to expose yourself to different methodologies and working styles as well as get hands-on experience and connections. With some of the world's top research centers located in Europe, whatever branch of engineering draws you in, you're sure to find an opportunity to do cutting-edge work.
The best European city for you will depend on the type of engineering you want to do. If automotive engineering is your thing, Turin in Italy and Munich in Berlin are great locations. For civil engineers, London is one of the best places in the world. France, particularly the cities of Paris and Lyon, is a world leader in aerospace engineering and robotics.
The world's largest multinational corporations have headquarters in Europe, as well as important local companies and banks. Business interns in Europe have the chance to gain experience working in an international and globalized environment. In addition, the open economies and boarders in Europe provide a great opportunity for networking. Whether helping to get a startup off the ground or getting your foot in the door of a major corporation, business interns in Europe have the chance to fast-track their careers and gain valuable industry experience.
London, the world's 6th largest economy, is one of Europe's premier business destinations and is particularly good for finance and public relations internships. Germany is also a great location for finance internships, in addition to having great marketing opportunities in Berlin. If France is more your speed, check out a hospitality or marketing internship in Paris. Despite the recent recession, Europe is in a period of economic recovery right now. Even the hardest-hit countries, Greece and Spain, are seeing economic improvements and a decrease in unemployment, making now a great time to look for a business internship.
Europe's political scene is truly international. Whether working with the United Nations in Geneva, or a local firm in your country of choice, politics interns in Europe learn how to balance individual national interests with those of the continent as a whole. With a politics internship in Europe you can be involved in a national or international organization. Learning in-depth knowledge of your country's political history as well as the daily machinations of political life, interns will gain valuable insight into their field as well as practical experience.
Political centers in Europe are Brussels in Belgium, the de-facto capital of the European Union, Geneva, home to the United Nations, Paris in France, home to UNESCO and the International Chamber of Commerce, and Berlin in Germany, where much of the European Union's financial agenda has been set. Each country's political sphere has a unique dynamic and history. Interning in politics will give you a unique understanding of your host country and a more nuanced view of its diplomatic and national operations.
Northern Europe: This region contains the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, and Iceland as well as the United Kingdom and Ireland. Weather in the Nordic countries tends towards the cooler end of the thermometer, and winters can be extremely harsh (nonetheless, in the summer, people do still go to the beaches). In the UK and Ireland, though the weather is far from tropical, have much warmer winters than the Nordic countries.
Cost of living in this region, particularly the Scandinavian area, is extremely high – Norway, Denmark and Sweden have the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th most expensive cost of living in Europe (FYI: Switzerland has the highest). Cost of living in Ireland and the UK is lower than in Scandinavia, but still relatively high. In Ireland particularly, everyday expenses like food can run very high.
In the Scandinavian countries, it is easier for current students to find internships than people not affiliated with a university, however internships there can often lead to permanent jobs. Therefore those who are seriously considering expatriating may still want to pursue one – keep in mind though, that for some countries, especially Norway, it would probably require having a contact in the country to get a placement. Popular industries are technical fields, business, and agriculture.
Internships for foreigners are much more plentiful in the UK and Ireland. Popular industries for internships in England are engineering, fashion, and business. In Ireland, marketing and environmental internships are popular.
Southern Europe: Comprised mostly of countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, this part of Europe is known for its climate, diet, and relaxed style of living. While the "Mediterranean lifestyle" has become fodder for generalizations and stereotypes, it is true that warm weather and mild winters will probably make you a lot happier. This is the area for people who want hot weather and days spent on the beach. The region also contains Italy and Greece, whose ancient populations inspired much of Europe's politics and culture.
Cost of living in this region ranges from low to moderately high. Italy is one of the most expensive places to live in the region; Albania is one of the cheapest. Many countries in this area, especially Greece, were hit hard by the financial crisis; however, that doesn't mean that there aren't still plenty of opportunities for interns as they continue to kickstart their economies.
Internships in this area exist across a broad range of fields, and there are many programs already around to match people with internships. Popular internships are automotive and fashion positions in Italy, communications and hospitality in Greece, and adventure tourism in Croatia.
Eastern Europe: Eastern Europe is home to beautiful mountain ranges, hot pirogues (dumplings), and gorgeous snowy days. This region contains countries such as Russia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Poland. Cities like Prague are known around the world for their architectural beauty. From the Lake District of Poland to Ukraine's hot springs and castles, Eastern Europe has a lot to offer in terms of scenic beauty. If you don't mind a cold winter (which is more than made up for by the hearty food and welcoming people), Eastern Europe could be the internship locale of your dreams. In general, this region tends to be the most affordable in Europe, so a great place to check out if cost of living is a major concern. Popular internships in Eastern Europe are: teaching English throughout the region, hospitality and energy in Russia, journalism and media in the Czech Republic, and political science in the Ukraine.
Western Europe: This region contains some of the most popular European countries for internships: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. Cosmopolitan cities like Paris, Amsterdam, and Geneva can provide the perfect backdrop for your internship. However, Western European countries also have beautiful pastoral landscapes, and interning in a smaller city or rural area could be just as rewarding. Not to mention, some of the world's gastronomic giants are located in this region – you could decide first-hand whether Swiss or Belgian chocolate is better, or taste all the cheese in France (Fun Fact: if you ate a different French cheese every day, it would take you more than a year to try them all!).
Cost of living in this area is moderate to high, dependent on country and location (cities are more expensive than more rural areas). Popular internships are: fashion and politics in France, IT and marketing in the Netherlands, and medicine and law in Germany.
Visa info:
Visa regulations will vary by country. Typically, Americans do not need a visa for stays fewer than 90 days (this applies to countries that are part of the Schengen agreement), however whether this applies to interns depends on the country. Therefore, it is good to check with the country embassy as to whether you need a visa, even if you will be interning for fewer than 90 days in a Schengen country. For stays longer than 90 days and for countries outside the Schengen area, a long- or short-stay visa, residence permit, and/or work permit may be required. The US State department has general entry and exit requirements listed for each country and is a good place to begin.
Work Culture:
- Etiquette: Social rules regarding business etiquette vary widely by country as well as the type of internship. Just as a social media intern at a tech start up presents herself very differently than someone interning with a law firm, so dress codes and hierarchical relationships within Europe have great variation. In general, it is better to lean towards being slightly more formal and then relaxing your style and demeanor as appropriate, as well as investigating the etiquette of your specific country. Furthermore, communicating with someone local who is in a similar position as you (another intern, or new entry-level hire) is the best way to get advice on the finer points of office etiquette.
- Language: Over 200 languages are spoken in Europe. While English is a common second language in many countries, it is not a given that you will be able to get by in any internship with English alone. However, there are many providers that will set English-speaking interns up with internships in various European countries, and also provide language instruction as a part of the package. Nonetheless, speaking the local language(s) will definitely give you an edge. In addition, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands are great countries for English-speakers to consider for internships.
- Networking: Europe hosts many conferences, trade shows, symposia, and industry-related events. However, in some countries, people prefer to be introduced to someone before forming a business connection with them. In general, the best way to proceed is to build good relationships within your workplace and rely on people in your internship to connect you with others in your field.


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Just because a corporation delivers consistently does not equate that they are a good business or a good model. McDonald's IS at the heart of the obesity epidemic in this country, they prey on small children through their advertising campaigns, they are a huge lobbying force that Americans should be concerned about a they buy the FDA, the EPA, etc., etc. etc.. Wise Bread could stand to dig a bit more and highlight companies that are exemplary on all levels.
3 Ways to Build Magnificent Products
This article is a reprint of Wise Bread's contribution to OPEN Forum from American Express -- where small business owners can get advice from experts and share tips with each other.
Here's a truth that won't surprise you: businesses that make sales stay in business longer than those that don't. So if sales are the goal, then how do you make more sales?
It's pretty simple really. Not easy, but simple. The absolute best way to make sales is to create a magnificent product. Which prompts the question: "How do you create a magnificent product?"
Let's start by thinking about businesses that create simply magnificent products. You might not like each of these companies, but I can assure you that they are the best in their fields because of their magnificent products. Then, for each, let's take a look at what we can borrow from their successes.
1. Apple
The obvious choice, of course.
Apple has set the standard for innovation over the last ten years. They give consumers what they want before they even know they want it. But behind each shiny new gadget and voice-activated phone that they produce, there is something more. And it's something you can use to build your business.
Apple's products aren't simply phones or tablets or music players. They are symbols of a community. Apple understands why it is in business (not just what it does or how it does it). This strong sense of why has allowed the company to build a community, a passionate following around their brand.
Magnificent products give people a larger movement to become a part of. They give people something to believe in. They give buyers a community to join.
2. McDonald's
On any given day, McDonald's feeds one percent of the world's population. That's 70 million people eating at one restaurant chain. Every single day.
Some people dislike McDonald's for the lack of health in their foods, others protest the way they source some of their food—and I'm not going to debate any of that. But the simple fact of the matter is this: McDonald's executes on a daily basis as well as any business in the world.
You cannot find a company that delivers such a consistent product (it's basically the same everywhere in the world) and under such variable circumstances (different employees, different regions, different shipment times, different languages ... I mean, sometimes it's hard to find two apples of the same quality at the local supermarket!).
To put it simply, McDonald's defines consistency and they do it at more than 30,000 restaurants worldwide, every day.
The product you create, whether it's a good or a service, has an experience attached to it. The way that it's prepared, the way that it's packaged, the way that it's delivered. That experience needs to be as consistent as possible.
Magnificent products deliver consistent product experiences to all customers, visit after visit.
3. Zappos
Zappos has set the standard for new age customer service, and it's much more than just a savvy customer support team. Yes, they take care of their customers with ultra-fast shipping and no-hassle returns, but they also improve the customer experience long before the sale is made.
Zappos was one of the first online shoe retailers to offer high-resolution photos of shoes from all different angles. Today, they have video reviews of many shoes. They make it as easy as possible for the customer to get a sense of what a particular shoe is like without actually having it in their hands.
When you invest in the customer experience, people begin to trust you. They realize that you have their best interests in mind ... and that alone makes you magnificent.
At Zappos, customers experience the magnificence of each product before money changes hands. Zappos puts the customer's wants and needs before the desire to make a sale, and the result is that people love to buy from them.
Magnificent products, and the experiences that surround them, always put the needs of the customer first.
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Q: We had a heron last year. How do I stop it from coming back?
Vicki- Maryville, TN
A: The bad news is, once a heron knows food is served in your pond, it'll be back for more. Chances are pretty good that it'll stop by for a bite to eat when it flies through this year, so be prepared with these surefire heron-proofing devices to keep the sushi lover at bay.
- Use a Decoy – Your first plan of defense should be setting up a realistic Blue Heron Decoy. Heron are territorial by nature, and when one cruises overhead and sees that one of its feathered cousins (fake or real) has already claimed the area, it'll keep going until it finds its own pond to fish. Move the decoy regularly to make it appear even more realistic. Another expert tip: Remove the decoy during mating season, which runs from March through late May or June.
- Shore Up the Perimeter – Heron refuse to land in water and hate stepping over wires, so we recommend Heron Stop as a second line of defense around the perimeter of your pond. The impassable barrier – made up of simply nylon line and stakes – prevents the bird from approaching and protects up to 40 feet of shoreline without blocking your view.
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Pond Talk: What tips do you have for keeping herons away from your pond?
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Hard to be too upset about a 60 degree day in January. Well, once you put aside your fears and consternation about drastic and catastrophic climate change. But, other than that, I can't say that I terribly minded (mound?) wearing shorts and a short sleeve shirt instead of wearing all of my clothes and all of my jackets and all of my hats in a feeble and futile attempt to stay warm. It should rain this afternoon, and quite hard, and that will make things quite interesting and by interesting, I mean wet.
Officials patrolled Pennsylvania Avenue Bike Lanes Wednesday. Starting tomorrow, in the unlikely event that someone is actually caught making an illegal u-turn across Pennsylvania Avenue, that person will be issued a $100 fine. Many, many thanks to all of #bikeDC and especially Dave and Nicole for raising awareness of this issue and Charles and the many others for doing the down-and-dirty (?) political (?) work that helped bring about this clarification, which will hopefully eventually help play a role in dissuading drivers from engaging in the dangerous practice of u-turns across the bike lanes. I also hope that DDOT et al continue to investigate the deployment of physical barriers on the lane because you know, plastic sticks are cheaper to pay for than constant police presence.
All this talk of Penn and I didn't even take it today. I rode down Mass to Columbus Circle (bike lane isn't fully striped yet) and then up First and Florida and I moved over to ride into the crosswalk at North Capitol and I found myself stuck in that crosswalk rather than in the road on Florida Avenue. In trying to get out of the way of drivers, I just ended up putting myself out.
Got honked at around 7th and R and Rhode Island. It was my fault, apparently, that a driver found herself at a red light in the lane to my left when she wanted to be in the lane to my right (I was in the bike lane between the go straight lane and the right-turn lane). I moved forward a little, after looking back and blankly staring, (expressionlessness is my favorite facial expression) and she moved across the bike lane and turned right and all was well once again with her commute, I guess. My everlasting advice to all bike commuters is to try to forget the small stuff and forgive the pettiest of the small stuff. If I wanted to let minor annoyances ruin my day, I'd take the bus. And if I wanted to let miner annoyances ruin my day, that'd probably involve dead canaries and that's just terrible.
Oppose Maryland's Proposed Mandatory Helmet Law.
All sorts of cyclists on R Street, but only a few on Massachusetts and even most of them were riding in the other direction. It was a nice steady climb today, though maybe I just liked it more because it's hard to be mad about any part of your bike commute when you get to spend it outside on a day as nice and warm as this one. I guess you could get mad if you were chased by a woodchuck or something, but stuff like that never happens to me. Maybe tomorrow.


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Police in Laval, a large suburb just north of Montreal, arrested ten teenage boys this morning. Each were suspected of producing and distributing child pornography. Many of their alleged victims used Snapchat and assumed the pictures had been deleted.
According to Montreal's CTV News:
Police say the boys, aged 13 to 15 years old, were using laptops, cell phones and iPads to take pictures of girls in sexual poses or performing sexual acts
Officers have identified seven girls who were either coerced into having their picture taken, or who were tricked into thinking the picture would be deleted immediately.
Many of the girls were using an application called SnapChat which is set to delete photos a few seconds after they are viewed — however the program can easily be defeated and the photos kept on a permanent basis.
A special unit of 20 investigators got involved after it was discovered that multiple boys had access to the same or similar "explicit" photographs of a girl "and that they had been shared with fellow students at two other schools, reports CTV News.
Yesterday, after the news leaked that Snapchat had turned down a $3 billion all cash acquisition offer from Facebook, Snapchat investor Bill Gurley—a general partner at Benchmark Capital—crowed on Twitter that people who don't get Snapchat just don't understand the cyber security it offers young people in a precarious digital world.
If you still don't understand Snapchat, take a look at this tweet from our government's FCC https://t.co/3qoX0AD2xe
— Bill Gurley (@bgurley) November 12, 2013
In fact, according to the New York Times, part of the reason Snapchat turned down the offer was because of Benchmark. The venture capital firm was disappointed that Instagram, another one of its portfolio companies, sold to Facebook for a mere billion. So Benchmark put more emphasis on Snapchat and the "greater privacy" it offers teenage users:
Eight months after the Instagram sale, Benchmark switched tactics and placed an initial $13 million bet on Snapchat. Benchmark executives thought they might be able to profit from Facebook fatigue by investing in services like Snapchat that offered users — particularly teenagers — greater privacy.
Snapchat has been plagued with numerous reports about hacks that lets users secretly save images and videos that were supposed to be deleted.
We have reached out to the company for comment and will update the post if we hear back.
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Phoenix (Wednesday, June 4, 2014) – Attorney General Tom Horne is today announcing a settlement that signals a major change in the way pharmaceutical sales teams are motivated and paid for the ultimate benefit of consumers. Arizona, along with 44 other states, reached a $105 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline, LLC to resolve allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its asthma drug, Advair®, and antidepressant drugs, Paxil® and Wellbutrin®. For example, GSK encouraged false and misleading marketing tactics to promote Advair as a drug that should be prescribed to anyone with asthma, when in actuality it was meant for those with severe asthma only. Financial incentives were given to sales representatives who sold these drugs to physicians, using these misleading tactics.
Arizona's portion of the settlement is $3.1 million, which will be deposited into the Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund. The Complaint and Consent Judgment filed today alleges that GlaxoSmithKline violated state consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the uses and qualities of these drugs.
"The use of deceptive acts or practices, or misrepresentations in connection with the sale or advertisement of goods or services, is unlawful under the Consumer Fraud Act," Attorney General Tom Horne stated. "Our Office will continue to take action against anyone who engages in such unlawful acts."
The Consent Judgment also requires GlaxoSmithKline to reform its marketing and promotional practices. Specifically, the company shall not:
- Make, or cause to be made, any written or oral claim that is false, misleading, or deceptive about any GSK product;
- Make promotional claims, not approved or permitted by the FDA that a GSK product is better, more effective, safer, or has less serious side effects or contraindications than has been demonstrated by substantial evidence or substantial clinical experience;
- Present favorable information or conclusions from a study that is inadequate in design, scope, or conduct to furnish significant support for such information or conclusions, when presenting information about a clinical study regarding GSK products in any promotional materials;
- Provide samples of GSK products to those health care professionals who are not expected to prescribe the sampled GSK products for an approved use, but who would be expected to prescribe the sampled product for an off-label use; or
- Disseminate information describing any off-label use of a GSK product, unless such information and materials are consistent with applicable FDA regulations and FDA Guidances for Industry.
The Consent Judgment also requires GSK to continue its Patient First Program at least through March 2019. The Patient First Program reduces financial incentives for sales representatives to engage in deceptive marketing. In addition, the Judgment requires scientifically trained personnel to be ultimately responsible for developing and approving responses to health care provider questions and for these responses to be unbiased and non-promotional.


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In his new book, In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World, Ian Stewart recounts one of the worst jokes in the history of science. You can develop your own setup from first principles once you know the punch line: "The squaw on the hippopotamus is equal to the sum of the squaws on the other two hides." Never mind how Native Americans were in possession of a hippopotamus—the important thing is that the Pythagorean theorem is so well known that comedy writers consider it fair game even if that game couldn't possibly be found on the correct continent.
Stewart, who formerly wrote the Mathematical Recreations column for Scientific American, takes the reader on an engaging tour of vital math for a modern world. We go from Pythagoras' right triangle (a2 + b2 = c2)—nice—to Newton's law of gravity (F = G)—good—to Einstein's special theory of relativity (E = mc2)—still with you—to the Navier-Stokes equation governing the movement of fluids——which pretty much convinced me to change my career trajectory from science to science journalism.
I highly recommend Stewart's wonderfully accessible book and now share with you some additional equations not in its pages but of importance to me, personally.
HA > H at any time (t)
Technically an inequality, HA > H (t) means that at any time (t), the number of horses' asses (HA) will exceed the number of horses (H). (Time should be understood to be limited to the period starting with the evolution of modern humans and ending with our eventual extinction.)
This concept is so obvious as to practically have the standing of axiomatic truth. The inequality clearly holds at racetracks and equestrian events, where HA may only slightly outnumber H. (Have you seen the hats some of those horsey folk wear?) Its true power to describe reality, however, is on display in situations where H may vanish to 0, such as professional wrestling or the vast majority of the programming on C-Span.
Someone's winning the lottery, but not me.
MS1 + S2 + 3d = WTS
I discovered this equation only in the past few months, when I was traveling and working odd hours to the point of abandoning customary daily ablutions. The equation states that three days (3d) after your last shower (S1) and shave (S2), any man (M) will look exactly like William Tecumseh Sherman.
20x + 10y + 5z = 0C
This equation clearly states that when attempting to use a vending machine that takes singles, you will have in your possession some integer numbers of 20s, 10s and fives but no ones—and, therefore, no candy.
When I was 10 years old, I started devoting ridiculous amounts of time to the analysis and generation of baseball statistics. Back then, it only got about as complicated as batting average equaling hits divided by at bats. Now, thanks to Bill James and other mathematically oriented fans, we have much more valuable stats, such as on base plus slugging (OPS), which also stands for the reaction of more casual fans to one's spouting about it—namely, "Oh, please, shuddup."
0.5x = 100
This equation had a major effect on a friend, which cascaded in my direction. The friend wanted to be an automotive engineer. But he had performed poorly in high school algebra and knew that there was more complex math to come on the way to any engineering career. So we worked for many hours on the algebraic basics. At the end of said hours, my friend was able to determine that 0.5 × 100 was equal to 50. But the leap to determining the X in 0.5X = 100 remained unleapt, which led to my advice that he consider a career as rewarding as automotive engineering that avoided complicated figuring. He went on to become an automobile insurance adjuster and is an invaluable resource to me whenever my car is struck by some HA.
This article was published in print as "Math Rules."


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Gone are the days of sucking a lollipop or chewing a marshmallow, it's time you download the Android Oreo 8.0 update for Xiaomi Mi 4i. As you know, android is everywhere these days. It's in every device and everybody's pocket. Every boy and girl loves this operating system thanks to its tons of customization features that Apple iPhone or iOS can never provide.
Everyone is playing with the Google's biggest open source operating system in their hands these days. All big mobile manufacturing companies prefer to install it in their latest tablets and smartphones and now Android Oreo 8.0 is reshaping your smartphone world. Now with your Xiaomi Mi 4i, you can make the most out of every swipe and tap.
Android Oreo 8.0 for Xiaomi Mi 4i Overview
Lollipop and marshmallow were very amazing updates to Google's operating system. But as you know, technology is evolving very fast and many new tech things are being introduced every day, it's important for us to keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends. Various new upgrades are being introduced that are keeping us busy in a growing tech environment.
Xiaomi Mi 4i is the example of unique elegance, and if you do not download and install Android Oreo 7.1.2 update for your device, you will lose the race with technology. You have spent a few hundred hard-earned dollars to buy this device, it is important for you to install the latest OS update to enjoy all amazing features that Google is now offering.
Android Oreo For Xiaomi Mi 4i Features
Before you upgrade your device on Android O 7.1.2, you must know some of the coolest features that Google's latest operating system has to offer. It will make you feel better.
- It will transform your mobile device into something more appealing, attractive and eye-catching.
- After the successful Xiaomi Mi 4i android Oreo upgrade, you will see a whole new set of icons, themes, graphics and much more.
- The settings and option panel will be completely different with some hot features.
- You will be able to play heavy games without hiccups or heating issues.
- It will enhance your device's battery timing which is the hottest feature.
Why Do You Want to Upgrade Your Xiaomi Mi 4i to Android 7.1.2N?
The reason is obvious, you want to improve your user experience by installing the 8.0 version. Your device will have the latest operating system with the most amazing features that will make your mobile more user-friendly. It will boost your cellphone's speed, optimize it for new apps and perform better on gaming.
App Menu Revised – Beautiful Set of Icons
Google has revised their app menu in the latest OS update. Now you will relax your eyes with the most beautiful yet advanced set of icons and graphics.
Enhanced Multitasking Like Never Before
Google has introduced revolutionary multitasking with their latest OS update. Now you can switch between the apps or use two or more apps simultaneously.
Direct Notification Reply
Google has introduced a revolutionary feature also known as quick notification reply or direct notification reply.
Now you can reply to your text messages, emails, Twitter updates and Facebook comments direct from the notification penal without opening the app.
New Google Search Bar
An improved Google Search bar is here to serve your online searches.
Improved Notifications Bar
Now see, edit and change your settings in the notifications bar and customize it the way you want.
What Will I Get After Successfully Upgrading My Xiaomi Mi 4i to Android Oreo
That's a fascinating question. And the answer to your question is not very simple considering the hottest Oreo 7.1.1 features that you will get. Let's discover what the Sweet 8.0 has offered.
Speed Optimization
Everyone complains about their android devices that they slowdown after the use of a few months. Now the highly qualified developers working with Google have taken this point seriously. Android Oreo 8.0 update for Xiaomi Mi 4i is all about speed and swipe. Now use and load your device as much as you can, your mobile will never run out of speed again.
Various Xiaomi Mi 4i users have reported speed issues with their device. They say that after a few months use, their device turned slow which resulted in bad user experience for them. The developers at Google have now resolved the issue and you won't find any speed hiccups after a successful Xiaomi Mi 4i android Oreo update.
Attractive Icons and Brilliant Graphics
You got it. Yes, this is amazingly true. A whole new set of icons which are equally attractive and stylish; this is what you will see immediately.
All icons will have one thing in common, and that's beauty. Not only this, but you will also find an amazing graphics experience that you hadn't have in Lollipop 5.0 or Marshmallow 6.0. So let's get ready for a charm.
Battery Optimization
Just like the speed hiccups, weak battery life is the biggest weak point with android smartphones. What if this problem has been resolved? And what if you could enjoy a few more hours of battery life by installing Android Oreo on Xiaomi Mi 4i?
Needless to say, all android users complain about their cellphone's battery life. And in the case of Xiaomi Mi 4i, there is nothing new. But thanks to the more enhanced version of Android Oreo 7.1.2 you will see improved battery timing on your device. It will also improve the talk time on 3g, 4g and also the standby time.
Yes, this is now possible. Now the Google's experienced developers have made this OS a bug-free thing and optimized it to consume less battery. Android 8.0 has the ability to consume very low amount of battery, and meanwhile it offers a great multitasking on Xiaomi Mi 4i.
Batter Gaming
Every young smartphone user is addicted to free android games thanks to their amazing graphics and mind-blowing missions. Now with the latest Xiaomi Mi 4i Android Oreo update, you can have an amazing gaming experience that you could not enjoy on marshmallow. Now enjoy speedy games, explore more missions and beat your friends by making highest scores.
If your graphics have turned better, how could you neglect the Xiaomi Mi 4i Gaming? You can now play very heavy games such as Modern Combat's latest version. Your phone will perform better on next versions of Asphalt or Need for Speed and more. Various action, shooting, adventure and racing games can now be played easily.
Tap the App – Install More Apps
It's time for taping the more apps. Xiaomi Mi 4i has been updated to android Oreo and now it will also give you a pleasant app experience. You can now install more apps without the fear of your device getting speed issues.
Heating Resolved
Some of the Galaxy J5 users have also reported about heating issues, but they are very few. In some cases, your device heats up while playing games or surfing the web. So for all those very few users who reported this issue, won't find it after Android O 8.0 upgrade.
Faster Web Browsing
In the Android Oreo 7, you will find the latest version of Google Chrome browser that will give you a pleasant web surfing experience. You can also install various others web browsers into your Xiaomi Mi 4i and all of them will perform better thanks to the latest UI of this operating system.
New Notification Panel
A very amazing notification is the sweetest delight of Android 8.0. As you can see in the image below, this notification panel has the features for double tap n swipe.
You can also see a new message or notification, expand or close it. In addition, you can respond to each message and email direct from notification without opening the app.
How to install Android Oreo 8.0 into Xiaomi Mi 4i with or without rooting
Upgrading Xiaomi Mi 4i to Android Oreo 8.0 is a bit techy and if you are not a tech expert, please avoid doing this or else you will lose your personal data or damage the device. But if you are good at ANDROIDING, then follow simple instructions;
- Download Android Oreo 8.0 rom part 1 (zip package).
- Download Android Oreo 8.0 rom part 2 (zip package).
- Let's enter into "Recovery Mode".
- Now copy both zip packages to your SD card.
- Now pick up your Xiaomi Mi 4i and select "choose zip from SD card".
- Locate the ROM zip package and get yourself ready for the upgrade.
- Now you will want to press "yes". This will confirm the installation.
- Now wait… and keep waiting until the installation gives the good news.
- Once the installation is complete, reboot your Xiaomi Mi 4i and wait for the startup screen or company logo to appear. This usually takes 20 minutes or less.
- There is no 10th step. Congratulations, you have successfully downloaded and installed Android Oreo 8.0 for Xiaomi Mi 4i.
An Android Launcher That Will Transform Xiaomi Mi 4i into Android Oreo 8.0 UI
For all those beginners who don't know how to install latest Android O 8.0 into their devices, they can easily download and install Android Oreo 8.0 launcher that will transform your mobile into android 7.1 UI. Simply download the launcher and install the APK file into your device and easily install Xiaomi Mi 4i Android Oreo update.
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January Aces; Patton Brings Davis Cup to Boise; Ohio State Men Down Georgia; Pro Circuit Qualifying Update; Main Draw ATP Wild Cards for Garin and Jarry
My monthly look at the top college and junior performances is up at the Tennis Recruiting Network. January is an extremely busy month, with the Australian Open, the Florida Futures, all the ITF Grade 1's and the Bolton and Tarbes 14-and-under events. In February, when the college season begins in earnest, more current college players will be featured, I'm sure.
After Sam Querrey's four-set win over Thiago Alves gave the United States a 3-2 win over Brazil in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group, it was announced that the April tie with Serbia would be played in Boise Idaho. I suspected then that Greg Patton, the men's coach at Boise State, had something to do with that selection, given his stature in that community, and when this article was posted in today's Idaho Statesman, those suspicions were confirmed. (Another name familiar to junior tennis fans may be Steve Bickham's, who was the director at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego before taking the job as executive director of the Idaho Tennis Association).
The tie, scheduled for April 5-7, will be held at the Taco Bell arena on the Boise State campus, and Patton is quoted as saying it's the "biggest thing that's ever happened to Boise and the state of Idaho. ... The community is just going to love it."
Few rival Patton when it comes to enthusiasm, but the dismal crowds for the Jacksonville tie demonstrate how difficult it will be to fill the over 11,000 seats in the arena on another major sports weekend in the United States--the NCAA Final Four in basketball. (It's also not a good weekend for juniors, with the Easter Bowl and Spring 12s beginning). If world No. 1 Novak Djokovic plays for Serbia, selling all those tickets will be easier, but that's hardly guaranteed at this point (or ever, really) despite the implication in the article.
On the other hand, a promoter more committed to tennis than Patton would be hard to find, so let's hope Jacksonville was just a fluke in terms of attendance.
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It was Ohio State's 156th straight win at home.
For more on the match, see ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Qualifying is complete at the men's Challenger of Dallas, with University of Virginia junior Alex Domijan reaching the main draw after a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Mitchell Krueger. Also qualifying were Alex Bogdanovic of Great Britain, and two former college players: Wisconsin's Moritz Baumann of Germany and Texas's Jean Andersen of South Africa. Rajeev Ram, Mike Russell Rhyne Williams and Ryan Sweeting won their first round matches in the main draw.
At the women's Dow Corning Tennis Classic, 17-year-old Americans Sachia Vickery and Vicky Duval, who received a wild card into the main draw in doubles, will square off on Tuesday in the final round of qualifying. Vickery, the No. 3 seed, beat Diana Ospina 6-0, 6-2 in today's second round, while Duval, the No. 8 seed, came back to post a 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over former North Carolina Tar Heel Sanaz Marand.
The main draw was posted today, with US Open girls champion Samantha Crawford, who didn't need her wild card after the withdrawals of Melanie Oudin (Fed Cup replacement for Sloane Stephens) and Camila Giorgi (injury), playing former Northwestern Wildcat Samantha Murray in the first round. Taylor Townsend, who didn't get a wild card, but rather used her junior exemption for finishing No. 1 in the ITF rankings last year, will play a qualifier or lucky loser. With the late withdrawals of Oudin and Giorgi, six of the eight players still in qualifying will reach the first round.
The ATP event in Vina del Mar Chile is getting plenty of attention this week as the comeback event for Rafael Nadal, and that has to add to the thrill for 16-year-old Christian Garin and 17-year-old Nicolas Jarry, who also will be in the field thanks to wild cards. Garin, the Eddie Herr champion and No. 10 in the ITF junior rankings, received a wild card into the singles main draw, his first shot in an ATP event, although he did play Davis Cup for Chile last year. He will play qualifier Dusan Lajovic of Servia in the first round. Garin and Jarry(still mistakenly listed as USA by the ATP) who won three tournaments in a row as a team last November and December, including the Orange Bowl, received a main draw doubles wild card, and played their first match today. They lost to Spain's Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo and Tommy Robredo 6-4, 7-5.


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For sheer, undiluted resonance, few entertainment-industry tropes can match the singular image of Marilyn Monroe informing the world that "diamonds are a girl's best friend."
The scene in which she sings those words, of course, arrives midway through the classic 1953 comedy, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, as Marilyn's character, the refreshingly loot-happy Lorelei Lee, performing in a cabaret, rebuffs the attentions of a gaggle of eager (and unmistakably not rich) male admirers. But that indelible picture of Monroe — at the very height of her allure as a "sex goddess" and in full mastery of her superb comedic talents — has been celebrated and parodied by lesser stars so many times in the years since that, by now, millions of people who have never seen the movie still, nevertheless, recognize the reference. Any time a singer or actress dons a form-fitting pink satin sheath, matching long gloves, diamond choker and platinum-blonde wig, the tribute to the original is so immediately understood that no one even has to reference it anymore: it's simply part of the collective pop-culture landscape.
But even those who "get" the reference often forget, if they ever knew, that the song, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," is just one of many from a movie that, six decades later, still retains much of its carefree — if largely camp — appeal. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was not only a huge box office success but proved, once and for all, that Marilyn Monroe could truly anchor a movie as its star. (Her co-star in the film, Jane Russell, was wonderful in the role of showgirl Dorothy Shaw, Lorelei's best friend, but through the years the film has increasingly and unduly been celebrated as Monroe's triumph alone.)
However one remembers the film, however, it's clear from the pictures in this gallery, made on-set by LIFE's Ed Clark, that in 1953 Marilyn Monroe was already a bona fide movie star, and that the production itself was going to be a memorable, high-energy affair.
In May 1953, LIFE magazine summed up the spectacle this way:
Lorelei Lee is harvesting diamonds again. Veteran of a novel by Anita Loos (1925), a silent movie (1928), a musical comedy (1949), she is now in a stupendous Technicolor talkie of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She is played by Marilyn Monroe, who is the least ingenuous of the Lorelei line but yields to none in cheerful rapacity.
In the new 20th Century-Fox version Marilyn sing and dances with a surprising technical competence. Full-fleshed and fancy-free, she and her dark-haired girlfriends, played by Jane Russell, start the show off with a bang in tight red dresses for the song "The Little Girl From little Rock." They go racing through a broad-comedy modern-dress version of the old plot as Lorelei stuffs her pocketbook with cash and bedecks her person with trinkets offered to her by gullible millionaires. In her biggest number she spurns a whole panel of penniless and prostate admirers and gives their fallen forms the benefit of her philosophy of life: "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend."
Liz Ronk, who edited this gallery, is the Photo Editor for LIFE.com. Follow her on Twitter @lizabethronk.


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As of late I have been chatting with several tiny house people about what it would take to actually have a true tiny house community that was legitimate, legal and welcome in a city. It would be very easy to do this in a small rural city location or somewhere in the Midwest where there isn't anyone for miles, but the fact is most people want to live near a city where they have career opportunities, a social life, things to do and ease of access to stores.
So how might we achieve a tiny house community in a decent size city? I was speaking to another writer who had taken an interesting approach that I think might work here in the US (he is located in Canada). They were able to get their tiny houses designated as a RV, and then they pooled their funds to buy out a mobile home trailer park. From there they waited until all the current leases had lapsed (they notified the residents that they would not be renewing the leases) and they had an entire trailer park to themselves. Now I have mixed feelings on this, but I think you could navigate this step in a way that is ethical and fair, but it is fine line for sure.
The key to this strategy is that you have to buy out an existing park, because there are few big cities that are allowing land to be newly zoned for trailer parks or camp grounds. Many cities are shifting to mixed income housing to handle low-income housing. Once you own it, I think the first step would be to clear the entire lot and do some heavy duty landscaping and design.
Your Turn?
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- What ideas have you had to get a tiny house community started?