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We made our first Expo Tour Group in Feb, 2010. Mr. Robert from Philippines contacted us for his 40 persons group which would take a train tour to China and view 2010 Expo Shanghai. We made a 12 days China Train Tour with 2 days extensive in Shanghai for Expo site visit, tickets and private site transfers. The tour arrange is Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai which cut down expense and smooth for operation. Trains in China now get huge improvement, the rooms is clean and food is much better than before, the very important thing is we can board the train in the night and arrive next city in the morning, which cut down the tour price huge. We selected the best train we could get for them, and reserved the red hat porter ( train stations porter who handle the luggage) in every train station take care the luggage of our clients. The most important thing we ensure them is the soft sleeper train tickets! It's just in Peak Season of May holidays, We even managed them stay at the same car during travel from Beijing to Xi'an and Xi'an to Shanghai, holding all 36 sleepers in the same car and other 4 sleepers next car. that's not easy but we did it.
Of cause there's always some details we are not doing so well, like the meal, we never treated Philippines group before mostly are western groups and travelers so we don't know what they like in eating. And guides in Xi'an did lead our clients to walk a long way to find the bus. We are improving our services in every aspects.
Below is the feed back from Mr. Robert who is the tour organizer who is a nice, humor, responsible man. Thanks for him to say so kinds words to us and we do wish could serve them again in future!
My initial contact with www.chinatraintickets.net was to procure train tickets for our tour group visiting Beijing and Xian from Shanghai, because it is so hard to get train tickets in China. When I realized the great value land tours that they provided, I took advantage of this and custom-made a 12-day, 5-city tour of China that covers Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xian and Shanghai, with an extension of 2 days to the World Expo, for our group of 40 adults and children from our school.
Dealing with them has always been pleasant. Hotels were five-stars as promised. The meals were ok, with a number of them exceptional. Overnight train rides (4 in a cabin) were fun for adults and kids alike. Buses were clean and modern. Tour guides were helpful and knowledgeable. Prices were really reasonable. Our requests were always accommodated, and they are really focused on customer satisfaction.
We were even surprised one lunch time that, without our notifying them or asking them, they feted our group to a huge birthday cake when one of the kids celebrated their birthday during the tour. When they found out how the kids miss KFC from home near the end of the tour, he arranged for us to have 5-pc chicken dinner boxes delivered to our train, and this was on top of the Chinese dinner box they already provided. I do not usually go out of my way to endorse others, but I felt to do so this time. With the train tours of www.chinatraintickets.net, you can rest assured that your trip will be truly pleasant.
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Title: A minimally invasive needle endoscope for the visualization of deep brain tissues in vivo
Jun Ki Kim has completed his PhD degree from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in 2008 and postdoctoral studies from Fraunhofer Institute in Jena, Germany for pursuing new project concerning to the integrating high power fiber laser system with micro-optic devices. After pursuing his project there, he joined Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. Now he has been developing optical imaging system and specialized endoscope for in vivo mouse imaging in Korea basic science and technology (KBSI), Daejeon, South Korea. He has published more than 30 papers in reputed journals and 80 papers in international conferences.
Optical imaging of the cells of the brain in live mice is a powerful approach to gain insights into the mechanisms of neuronal diseases, as well as insights into normal neuronal functions. However, many significant brain diseases arise from and affect deep brain that is beyond the reach and thus difficult to investigate with conventional instruments. Here, we describe a small-diameter (22-28 Gauge) needle endoscope enabling minimally invasive interrogation of brain tissues over a large area up to several millimeters deep in vivo. The rotational side-view probe, which has only 0.35 mm wide, allows for the visualization of the vertical network of neurons spanning from the L1 to the L5 layer of the cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, and hypothalamus of a live mouse. We applied the tool to examining pathogenesis at the cellular level in mouse brain disease models such as neuronal degeneration. When a toxic chemical such as mercury and TMT was introduced continuously, cellular density in cerebella granules was decreased up to about 50% in 2 weeks. The demonstrated ability to probe deep brain in vivo extends the utility of optical microscopy into the basic/translational studies of brain diseases and enlarges the accessibility of deep brain tissue to high resolution imaging and other optical techniques.

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For anyone in need of extra power, the Scosche GoBat™ 3000 Gold Portable Wall Charger and Back-Up Battery provides an innovative solution to the dreaded low battery warning.
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Government debentures are unsecured loans offered by an individual to the government. Without paying any collateral for the debenture, government pays a high rate of interest to the money-lenders. Debentures are also called fixed interest or debt securities. It is a source of regular income.
Government debentures generally come as long term or short term debentures. The security term generally consists of twelve months to five years, but these can be sold in the secondary market. There is also tax relief on the income from government debentures and because of this, they are always in demand. Debentures are always different from stocks and bonds, but basically, all three are different forms of investment.
The difference is the varying risk factors and returns reflected by the higher risks and corresponding higher returns of the debentures.
When buying a stock, he/she becomes one of the owners of the company and faces "floating" fortunes, related to the company's financial graph. Debentures are a more secured investment as payments with high interest rates are guaranteed.
The government is bound to pay interest on the borrowed money and once the debenture matures, the borrowed money is returned. It is actually the interest which is gained from government debentures.
Government debentures and government bonds are similar, but bonds carry more security than debentures. In both of these investments, interest and value is guaranteed, but in case of liquidation, bond holders receive the payment first.
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The president of Planned Parenthood called on white women to do more to "save this country from itself," crediting women of color with many of the recent political victories.
The momentum from 2017's Women's March fueled protests against the Muslim Ban and inspired activists to demand accountability from Congress, in Hollywood and in the workplace, Cecile Richards said Sunday at the Women's March #PowertothePolls rally in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"All across the country, the Women's March inspired doctors and teachers and mothers to become activists and organizers and, yes, candidates for office," Richards said. "And from Virginia to Alabama and to last week in Wisconsin, women have beaten the odds to elect our own to office. ... Women of color, transgender women, rural and urban women."
Richards credited women of color with many of these successes.
"These victories were led and made possible by women of color," Richards said.
She urged white women to join forces with women of color to change the nation.
"So, white women, listen up. We've got to do better. ... It is not up to women of color to save this country from itself. That's on all of us. That's on all of us," said Richards, who also heads the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
"The good news is when we are in full on sisterhood, women are the most powerful, political force in America," she said.
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Internal Medicine Opportunity - Bluegrass Region of Kentucky (Lexington)
Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine Physicians to join our expanding Primary Care network in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Baptist Health Medical Group ("BHMG") is an affiliate of Baptist Healthcare System, INC., a nonprofit corporation and single statewide high performing medical group that is physician led and professionally managed. Representing more than 800 providers across the state of Kentucky, BHMG is locally managed across 3 regions: Kentuckiana (Louisville area), West (Paducah and Madisonville areas), and East (Lexington, Richmond, and Corbin areas). The Baptist Health family consists of eight hospitals; employed and independent physicians; more than 250 outpatient facilities and services, including urgent care and retail-based clinics; outpatient diagnostic and surgery centers; home care; occupational medicine and physical therapy clinics; and fitness centers.
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Baptist Health Lexington offers you a caring, collaborative environment where leadership listens. A good work/life balance is a priority. And family is important to us. We invite you to click here to see a short video that will help describe our supportive environment. Baptist Health Medical Group brings together all of Baptist Health's employed providers into one comprehensive, multispecialty network serving residents of Kentucky, Indiana and neighboring states. Backed by the Baptist Health system of hospitals and led by experienced physicians who are distinguished in their fields, the group encompasses nearly 1,300 providers, including 650 physicians and more than 600 advanced practice clinicians. These professionals include primary care providers, as well as highly trained surgeons and specialists offering advanced treatments, technologies and care.
While many of the Medical Group's administrative functions are centralized, Baptist Health recognizes that healthcare is delivered on a very personal level. Therefore, the governing structure includes local leadership councils and operations staff in each of the system's three regions, Kentuckiana, East and West, to address each community's unique needs. These councils work together to ensure that patients visiting a Baptist Health Medical Group provider can expect the same quality care at each of our practices and in each of our hospitals – care that is appropriate, timely and centered on our valued patients.
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Baptist Health Lexington, a 391-bed tertiary care facility, is also a major medical research and education center. Established in 1954, Baptist Health Lexington is recognized for its excellence in heart care and cancer care, and the hospital's Clinical Research Center conducts groundbreaking research in both fields as well as in several other disciplines.
Baptist Health Lexington continues to lead in maternity care, having delivered nearly 150,000 babies. The hospital operates six outlying outpatient centers, including locations in Georgetown, Nicholasville and Richmond.
Baptist Health Lexington has been distinguished three times as a Top Performer by The Joint Commission and has been named a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence four times.
Locally, Baptist Health Lexington is recognized as "Favorite Hospital" and "Favorite Place to Have a Baby" in the Readers' Choice poll conducted by the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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Often called the "horse capital of the world," Lexington provides many opportunities to learn about horses and watch horse racing, including the legendary Keeneland Race Course, The Thoroughbred Center training facility, Kentucky Horse Park, and The Red Mile Harness Track, the second oldest horse racing track in the nation. Many retired Kentucky Derby champions live at Kentucky Horse Park and on horse farms in the surrounding areas.
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The streams at H.I.V.E. are four groups that all students belong to. Each stream specialises in the teaching and training of certain disciplines. The coloring of the students' uniforms tell what stream they are in:
- Alpha stream, which specializes in leadership training
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- Technical stream, for designers and creators of evil technology
- Political/Financial stream, for manipulators of governments and economies
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36 Easy Ways to Garden Plants Grow to Copy Right Now
Knowing the requirements of different yearly varieties and the standard climate where you, you'll probably be successful growing annual plants. Each seed has a small plant waiting for the best conditions to germinate, or begin to grow. You may have a look at the world wide web for unique species and the way in which they look in order to acquire your preference.
So if you would like something which could add a dash of color and come back year after year then this may be the plant you've always desired. The appearance isn't only unique but colorful also. Then plant another crop to the conclusion of the season once the tomato plants are on their final leg.Well, it's a lovely perennial flower. When domestically cultivating these plants, it's important to repot the plants in an ideal pot prior to the end of the dormancy period. Remember all these plants have the miniature or smaller plants specifically produced for this sort of environment.


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Let's make openly talking about our vaginas a thing. Seriously. I mean, as women, we all have one. And let's be real: they're a big part of our lives. Whether we're bleeding out of them, practicing procreating with them, pushing babies out of them, or even just peeing out of them, they get a good amount of action. And they should get an equal amount of care and attention.
If your family is anything like mine, you can empathize with the fact that I never got "the talk," nor was I ever taught how to properly care for one of my most important body parts. I learned everything from vaginal anatomy to how to insert a tampon online. Sex and anything related is considered taboo in many family cultures. It's sensitive stuff, and no one really wants to say the wrong thing. But if we don't talk about these things, there will be girls who turn into women that end up doing the wrong things.
Our vaginas are a big part of our lives. And any pain, discomfort, or holy-shit-this-can't-be-normal should be avoided at all costs.
Let's start with the basics.
The Basic Anatomy of the Vagina
We might think of the vagina as the flower in between our legs, but that's just the opening. Most of your vagina is not visible: it's the soft, flexible muscular canal that connects your uterus to the part you actually can see.
The vulva is every part of that "flower," or external part of the vagina that you see.
The outer lips/labia majora is the outermost part of the flower, made of normal skin that grows hair naturally.
The inner lips/labia minora is the second set of petals that do not grow hair and are usually darker than the outer lips. They provide extra protection of the innermost parts of the vulva and secrete oils to prevent irritation from the lips rubbing together. This is the part of the "vagina" that women are most self-conscious or insecure about due to the way they look. So it's important to note that the inner lips are not always symmetrical; there is often one that is longer or wider than the other, and they commonly extend beyond than the outer lips. This is completely normal.
When you spread the vulva, the clitoris is the small nub at the top of the folds. It contains 8,000 nerve endings and is frequently the sweet, sweet reason for orgasms. The clitoris is protected by the clitoral hood, a flap of skin that slides back and forth depending on arousal levels.
The urethra is the small hole just below the clitoris where urine comes out. It's hard to see or feel, but it's there.
The actual opening of your vaginal cavity is called the vestibule. Though the vagina can be imagined as a "tube," it's not open like a tube all the time. Unless there is a tampon, finger, or penis in there, the walls of the vagina are touching when relaxed.
The vagina leads to the cervix, which is a relatively short "neck" that extends from the uterus. The cervix stays closed unless giving birth or menstruating, when it opens only enough to let blood pass through. The cervix connects the vagina to the uterus, where, should you choose to, you'll hold your child for 9 months before sending it alllllll the way down the vaginal canal into the world. The uterus sheds its lining (hello, period!) about every 28 days if there is no fertilized egg to hold.
The Basic Smell of the Vagina
Vagina smells like...vagina.
And it shouldn't smell like anything else, including flowers or powder-fresh. Vaginas have a naturally unique scent: one that isn't bad or offensive. And it shouldn't be messed with! That means that creams, perfumes, or scented products aren't necessary! Not only are they not needed, they affect the pH of your vagina, which can lead to harmful bacteria overgrowth, setting the stage for infection and actual unpleasant scents.
When you sweat or go a while without a shower, you may notice the natural odor becomes stronger, but this only means that you are in need of a shower, not perfume! If your vagina smells like anything other than vagina (i.e. fishy or musty), something is off and you may need to get it checked out by a doctor.
The Basic Do's and Don't of Vagina Care
Your vagina is like an oven: self-cleaning. Except you don't have to manually remind it to do so. The vagina is an ecosystem of its own. It has its own bacteria (lactobacillus: the good kind!), its own pH, and its own methods of maintaining health.
The internal vagina doesn't require any outside intervention to keep itself clean. The only part we are responsible for keeping physically spic and span is the vulva, which should be cleaned with your fingers and warm water only. Here are some DOs and DON'Ts for keeping your vagina clean:
DON'T douche
Douching is the process of flushing water or other fluids up the vaginal cavity. While this was once popular enough to have douching kits sold in common drugstores, doctors now recommend against it. Douching can cause an imbalance in the vagina's flora (bacteria), inviting yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. If you already have an infection, douching can push the bacteria further up the vaginal cavity, spreading it to the uterus and fallopian tubes.
DON'T stick bags of herbs inside you
Yes, apparently this is a thing. Herbs are incredible healing tools that we can use to alleviate and cure a variety of ailments… but they should never be inserted into your vagina. These products are marketed to cleanse your uterus and vagina, but in fact they can do the opposite. Users often report removing the bags after the recommended 2-3 days to find an abnormal discharge and smell. While it may seem like this bag of herbs worked by drawing "impurities" out, leaving a bag of anything in the vagina for days at a time can be the very cause of these abnormalities by irritating the vaginal lining and encouraging the growth of anaerobic (bad) bacteria.
DON'T use soaps/scents/fragrances
The vagina has an acidic pH of 3.8-4.5 which helps prevent pathogens from growing. Soaps are highly alkaline, with a pH of 9-10, and can cause an imbalance of the vagina's pH, inviting harmful bacteria and pathogens to grow. Anything containing chemicals, scents, or harsh abrasives can be irritating to the sensitive folds of the vulva and cause vaginal dryness. So skip the vanilla-scented body wash down there!
DON'T put anything in your vagina that was in the back door
This includes fingers, penises, and toys. Going from back to front without properly cleaning first exposes your vagina to bacteria that can cause bacterial vaginosis and other smelly, itchy, and uncomfortable conditions.
Now for the DO'S…
DO use warm water
Make your vulva the first thing you clean in the shower, before you bust out the soaps and scrubs. All you need is your hand and warm water. Use your fingers to spread and clean between the folds, but don't ever go inside (ESPECIALLY with soap!).
DO wash yourself after getting dirty
Always wash yourself after sex, physical activity, or swimming/getting wet. Allowing your vagina to sit in a moist (sorry) environment can cause problems later on.
DO wear cotton underwear
Your vagina has a preference. Cotton, breathable underwear. Synthetic fabrics and materials prohibit the the flow of air and moisture between your vagina and the outside world. By wearing anything other than cotton, you can be closing off your vagina, creating a breeding ground for anaerobic bacteria.
DO use organic, unscented cotton tampons/pads
The vaginal canal is what's known as a mucus membrane, which means it secretes and absorbs fluids more quickly than our skin does. The vagina and vulva have the ability to absorb chemicals immediately without metabolizing them. Just like any crop, cotton can be grown conventionally with the use of toxic pesticides and herbicides, or organically, without the use of toxic chemicals and genetically-modified organisms. Since your vagina is ultra-sensitive to absorption, it's important to use organic cotton products to make sure you're not absorbing anything that can be dangerous to your body.
DO love your vagina and continue the conversation!
While we're making vagina-talk a thing, let's also make a thing out of stopping vagina-shaming. Of others, and of ourselves. Our vaginas are beautiful and strong. About as unique as fingerprints, no two vaginas look the same, so we shouldn't feel embarrassed or self-conscious about the appearance of our own. Porn-culture is overpopulated with "perfect" vaginas that don't accurately represent the population of vagina-owning badass women in this world.
We also shouldn't feel ashamed about what comes out of them. Every noise, secretion, and smell that comes from between your legs has been heard, seen, and smelt before by someone else. Odds are, it's totally normal.
Don't be afraid to educate yourself on all things involving the vagina. Don't be afraid to discuss it with women you trust. And above all, practice being loving and accepting of your most beautiful and powerful feminine organ.
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Emmalena: April 16, 2019
This helps a lot. I don't ask, s I never know. I am so glad I found this.
Juliana Isaziga: September 27, 2018
Love every word of this!!!
Much needed to be told, lets all keep taking care of our "pink lady". (I named mine Angelina lol…)
Irene : September 17, 2018
Thank you! This was so informative!! Something young girls and us old women need to know!!
Elizabeth C.: September 14, 2018
Sex was and still is taboo in my culture too! Loved everything about this blog!
Arianna: September 14, 2018
Nows lets not have anyone start a "free the vagina" campaign like free the nipple did. My vagina is happy where its at. Good article non the less :)
Juli: September 14, 2018
This is amazing!!!
Lisette : September 13, 2018
Yes!!! Let's normalize vagina conversations!!! So informative, thanks!!
Arisleyda : September 13, 2018
Great topic. Very educational. Thanks.
Steph S.: September 13, 2018
Great blog, lots of information. Thanks for sharing. Would be awesome if another blog was posted on recommended products for feminine care! Would like to see what you ladies would recommend!
Reva: September 13, 2018
This was amazing!! Very informative. I wish every person would read this. Men and women alike would benefit from knowing this information
Christine S.: September 13, 2018
Very informative. Let's totally make talking about vaginas a thing. #womenempowered


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Geeking by In July & August
It has been a crazy few months and I had no intention of doing a double Geeking By segment again, although considering how these two months blurred into one it does seem very fitting! I will be returning to the regular format of once a month in September, but for now, time to cast my mind back to July. Holidays Most of July was spent in London and Dorset. We headed down to London for a few days and the to Dorset (which I wrote about in my photo blog!) and then back to London to rest before we headed home. It was outRead More →


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Welcome to my online stained glass mosaic class!
My method of creating mosaics brings a fun, contemporary approach to this ancient art form by using lots of free form cuts and random bits to create a beautiful, organic design almost like painting with glass! It's going to be a lot of fun, I hope you'll join me! Scroll down for a video preview.
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The amount of glass needed will depend on the size you would like to create. If you are just starting out, watching the videos first and referencing the supply list will guide you to exactly what you need to get started and if you currently create mosaics, you probably have all you need on hand.
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- A device that can download and save a PDF for continued access to the links and a device that can handle playback of high definition videos.
- Click--> Vimeo to see supported browsers and versions for playback.
- Mosaic glass nipper, $17 and up on Amazon. I also use an oiled glass scorer/cutter in the class but it's not absolutely necessary.
- Weldbond glue $8 and up on Amazon
- Substrate to mosaic on. I go over the different types in the class but you may have something on hand like a smooth piece of wood.
- Stained glass, amounts will vary. A search for "scrap glass" on places like Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, etc. can give you lots of variety without a huge cost for multiple colors of glass. If you have a Hobby Lobby craft store, they sell sheets of precut glass or you may have a stained glass store near you.
- Grout, $15+ at home improvement stores
What's included? A PDF file with a supply list, along with a private link and password to watch the videos on Vimeo (a video sharing platform). There are 12 videos and over 3 hours of footage. You can join in anytime and watch at your own pace. I start by taking you through the tools, supplies and glass cutting, and we move on to designing, creating, grouting and putting the finishing touches your mosaic. You will follow my creative process every step of the way of creating a colorful, freeform flower bouquet. These techniques can be used to create mosaics in unlimited designs, not just flowers. There is also a bonus video for creating a mini sized flower mosaic.
How does this online class work? Within a few minutes after your purchase you will receive a PDF by email that contains the link and password to the videos, supplies list and a link to join the private Facebook group. *Important* you will need to download and save the PDF to your computer or device. If you continue to click the video link in the PDF through the email, the link will eventually time out and won't allow you to access. If that happens, no problem, just email me and I will send you the Vimeo link by email.
Is this for beginners or advanced students? Both! If you are new to mosaic art or just curious what it's all about, watching the videos will give you a first hand look as I guide you through the tools, glass, substrates, grouting and more so you can feel confident creating your own designs. If you already work with mosaics, I think you will find lots of tips and inspiration as well.
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The director, also the founder of SafeHands for Mothers, Nancy Durrell McKenna has been a member of Zonta London II for the past fifteen years and was thrilled to have the chance share their latest film. Hibo's Story showcases the experiences of SafeHands Ambassador and Anti-FGM Campaigner, Hibo Wardere. Hibo shares her experiences being cut at just six years old, and moving to the UK and learning more about FGM, and how she has become one of the leading anti-FGM campaigners in Britain.
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The Zonta Club of London II is a service club and part of Zonta International, a global network that empowers women and girls through service and advocacy. We are teaming up with the Elk Bar and Kiwis in London and asking for your help! We are collecting toiletries, including all the miniatures when you travel, such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap and body lotion for women who stay in domestic violence refuges in London.
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Where? Room XIII on the First Floor of the Kunsthistorisches Museum
When? 1617-1618
What do you see? Perseus has just cut off the head of Medusa which is lying on top of a cliff. The edge of the cliff is on the right, and in the background is the rest of the mountain and some vegetation. The face of Medusa is very pale, her lips are black, and her pupils rolled down. A substantial amount of blood comes out of her neck. Before she died, the hair of Medusa consisted of snakes, and most of the snakes are still attached to her (if you look carefully you can see some snakes growing directly from her head). Some other snakes have detached and are trying to get away. There is a variety of snakes with different skins, shapes, and folds. On the top right, two snakes are biting each other, which may be part of a mating ritual. On the left, many snakes are wrestling with each other. From the blood that pours out of Medusa's neck, small snakes are born. In the middle foreground, a small yellow snake has no tail but two heads instead. This snake represents the mythological amphisbaena, which is an ant-eating snake with two heads. The rolled-up snake to its left has the head of another animal. In the left foreground is also a beautiful fire salamander, to its right are two spiders, and further to the right a scorpion.
Backstory: Frans Snyders, a specialist in painting animals, painted the snakes, other animals, and insects in this work. Snyders also assisted Rubens with several other paintings over a period of thirty years. For example, he painted the eagle in Rubens' Prometheus Bound in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. According to the mythological story on Medusa, the snakes on her head are venomous. However, Snyders used the nonvenomous European grass snake as the model for the snakes in this painting. Some people, however, identify the two snakes on the right who are mating as vipers (and the viper is a venomous snake). A copy of this painting is in the Moravian Gallery in Brno, Czech Republic.
Who is Medusa? She was a Gorgon in Greek mythology. The term Gorgon is often used to refer to the three sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, who looked like monsters and killed many people. Several sources describe them as the children of Phorcys and Ceto, though one source mentions that their father was called Gorgon. All three sisters had brass hands, sharp teeth, and their hair consisted of living venomous snakes. Whereas Stheno and Euryale where immortal, Medusa was not. Medusa was killed by the Greek hero Perseus, who was sent by Polydectes, a king of a Greek island, who wanted to marry the mother of Perseus. Killing Medusa was not easy because everyone who would look at her would turn into stone. Perseus was able to kill Medusa by looking in a mirrored shield that he received from Athena. After he cut off Medusa's head, the head could still be used to kill people who looked at it.
Medusa in art? In 1596 and 1597, Caravaggio painted two version of the head of Medusa on a shield. The first work is privately owned and the second Medusa is in the Uffizi Museum. Leonardo da Vinci also painted Medusa, as discussed in a book by Vasari, but this painting is lost now. Perseus and Medusa have also been the subject of some well-known sculptures of which the most famous example is probably Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Antonio Canova. The original version of this statue is in the Vatican Museums, and a copy is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Who is Rubens? Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a Belgian painter during the Baroque period. Baroque painting differs from Renaissance painting by the increased use of color and emotions, and Rubens is one of the most important examples of that. When Rubens was 23 years old, he moved to Italy where he spent the next eight years of his life. He traveled to places such as Florence, Rome, and Venice, and learned from the works of the great Renaissance artists. He returned to Belgium in 1608 where he set up his large studio. He had many students and often collaborated with other great artists such as Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Some examples of his great works are Samson and Delilah in the National Gallery in London and Daniel in the Lions' Den in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
Fun fact: After Perseus cut off the head of Medusa, the head was involved in a variety of events:
Where? Gallery 258 of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
When? Between 1611 and 1618
What do you see? A muscular Prometheus is laying on the rocks. His left hand is chained to a rock. He has a white and blue cloth underneath him that barely cover him. Prometheus is depicted in the light, and there is a strong color contrast between him and the dark colors around him. In particular, the eagle is painted fairly dark and represents the evil force that he has attracted by stealing fire from the Greek gods and giving it to the humans. Prometheus looks at the eagle, who has his wings spread out and it looks like the eagle makes Prometheus almost fall of the rocks (though he is kept in place by the chains). The large beak of the eagle rips open the skin of Prometheus and takes the liver out of his body. The claws of the eagle are placed on his face and near his groin to emphasize the pain that Prometheus suffers. The pain is emphasized by the expression of agony on his face, the clenched fist of his left hand and the curled toes. These features draw similarities to the statue of Laocoön and His Sons in the Vatican Museums. On the bottom left you can see a small fire burning, which refers to the fire that Prometheus has given to the humans.
Backstory: This painting is based on the mythological story of Prometheus. According to the myths, Prometheus created a clay figure of a human and went on to steal fire from Mount Olympus. He gave the fire to the humans. Prometheus is being punished for stealing the fire from the gods. As a punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock on Mount Caucasus and made sure that and eagle would eat his liver. As Prometheus is immortal, his liver would grow back every day, and the eagle would come every day to eat it again. The eagle in this painting is painted by Frans Snyders, who was a specialist in depicting animals. Rubens liked this painting because of the strong emotional response it triggered among viewers. Therefore, he decided to keep this painting for himself for a long time.
Who is Prometheus? In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan (an immortal Greek deity with incredible strength). He is the creator of the humans and has given fire to the humans by stealing it from Zeus on the Mount Olympus. Zeus hid the fire for humans, and after discovering that Prometheus had stolen the fire, he decided to punish Prometheus as depicted in this painting. The eagle was the symbol of Zeus himself. Prometheus suffered this punishment for hundreds of years until Hercules killed the eagle and freed Prometheus.
Other Paintings on this Topic: The story of Prometheus has inspired many artists over the centuries. In particular, due to the painting of Rubens, several artists have created their artworks on Prometheus. In 1642, Jacob Jordaens created a fairly similar version of this painting, with the main difference that he included Hermes in his painting to signal that there was hope for Prometheus to be freed. This painting is in the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in Cologne. In 1762, Nicolas-Sébastien Adam created a statue of Prometheus which is now in the Louvre. In 1847, Thomas Cole created a different type of painting showing Prometheus bound to the rocks on top of a mountain. This painting is now as the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
Who is Rubens? Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was born in Siegen, in Germany. In 1589, he moved back with his mother to Antwerp, where his family originally came from. Between 1600 and 1608, Rubens traveled through Italy and got inspired by the Italian artists. He started his trip in Venice where he was particularly impressed by the works of Titian. He learned from Titian's work how to use colors to express emotions in his paintings. He also traveled to Florence and Rome where he got inspired by the works of Michelangelo. He learned from Michelangelo's work how to design a painting and how to design the human figures in a painting. In Italy, he also became familiar with the works of Caravaggio from who he learned how to effectively use the contrast between light and dark in a painting. In 1608, he returned to his native Antwerp. He was appointed as court painter of the Low Countries, and he set up a large studio in Antwerp.
Who is Snyders? Frans Snyders (or Snijders) was born in 1579 in Antwerp and also died there in 1657. He was an expert in painting animals, hunting scenes, and still lifes. An example of the animals that he painted can be seen in the Wild Boar Hunt. He often collaborated with painters such as Jordaens, Rubens, and Van Dyck. He assisted particularly often in the works of Rubens, usually by including fruit or animals in the paintings. Sometimes, Rubens would create the rest of the painting first and sketched the area where Snyders' should contribute his part. However, for this painting, Snyders started by painting the eagle and Rubens completed the painting.
Fun fact: The Philadelphia Museum of Art commissioned Locust Moon Press in 2015 to create a comic book based on this painting by Rubens. The idea was that Prometheus could be seen as a superhero and a comic book would appeal to the younger generation. Ten great comic book artists created their versions of the Prometheus painting through illustrations. The result is not so much appealing to children, but to a wide audience. More information on the comic book can be found here.
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Where? Gallery 45 of the National Gallery of Art
When? 1614-1618
Commissioned by? Unknown, but possibly Rubens created this as a showpiece for his studio.
What do you see? Daniel is in the lions' den surrounded by life-size lions. He sits on a colorful red cloth and has a white cloth wrapped around him. His body is tense with his legs crossed and his arms together. Given the light in the background, it seems that this painting captures the moment in the morning after Daniel has spent a full night in the den. Daniel is praying with his hands folded and he is looking up into the air. Some lions are sleeping, others are looking straight at us, and others are roaring or growling. There are nine lions and lionesses. In the foreground are the bones and a skull as evidence that the lions have already eaten some people. However, a young Daniel is sitting alive in the middle of the den. Notice that according to the Biblical story, Daniel was much older when he was thrown into the lions' den, probably around 80 years old.
Backstory: Rubens extensively studied lions in a menagerie before starting this painting. The lions are modeled after the Barbary lion, a species that lived in North Africa, but which is now extinct in the wild. He practiced the lions extensively in drawings before painting them. Whereas Rubens used many assistants to help him paint, this painting is, according to Rubens, entirely painted by himself. It is based on the Biblical story in the Book of Daniel, chapter 6. In short, Daniel is a high-level administrator for the Persian king Darius. He is doing so well that Darius wants to promote Daniel to be in charge of the full kingdom. The other administrators hatch a plan to trap Daniel. They convince Darius to issue a decree that in the next 30 days no one could pray to any god or human other than king Darius. As Daniel continues to pray to his God, he is sentenced to be thrown into the lions' den which nobody could survive. Darius says to Daniel before he is thrown in the den: "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!" A big stone then covers the den. The next morning Darius checks on Daniel and finds him still alive without any scratch. After that, Darius decided to throw all the administrators and their families in the lions' den next, and they were all killed before they even reached the floor.
Symbolism: The message of this painting reflects the message from the Biblical story of Daniel in the lions' den: If you trust in God, he will protect you from no matter what, even from a pride of hungry lions. This story also symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The lions symbolize the powerful rulers on earth. Daniel is praying and looking upwards to Heaven, which symbolizes his faith in God. The skull in the foreground refers to Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified. The red cloth refers to the blood of Jesus.
What is chiaroscuro? A painting technique in which a strong contrast between dark and light tones of paint is used (chiaroscuro is Italian for 'light and dark'). It helps to create depth in a painting. It also helps to create drama in the painting as the artist can use the contrast in colors to emphasize certain parts of the painting. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt were specialists in the chiaroscuro technique (see, for example, Caravaggio's Death of a Virgin in the Louvre). In this painting by Rubens, you can see the strong contrast between dark and light. For example, look at the legs of Daniel, and you can see how the contrast between different tones is used to create three-dimensionality. The light tones used to depict Daniel also help to make him the focal point of this painting, whereas darker colors are used for the lions who make up most of the rest of the painting.
Who is Rubens? Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) is a Flemish painter. He was born in Siegen, which is now in Germany, and died in Antwerp, Belgium. Together with Caravaggio, Rubens has been one of the most well-known painters of his time. He used a Baroque style of painting. In 1600, he traveled to Italy, where he stayed for eight years. He spent time in Venice, Florence, and Rome and got inspired by the works of artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. After this period he moved back to Belgium, where he set up his studio. Together with his many students and apprentices, he produced a very large number of paintings during his life.
Fun fact: Rubens liked to include wild animals in his paintings and was often asked to paint hunting scenes. As he was one of the most dramatic painters of his time, he was perfectly suited to create some crazy hunting scenes. He could study most of these wild animals in the menageries that some of the richest people liked to have around that time. One thing he had to change, however, was to paint the animals like they would behave in the wild as opposed to the often tamed animals he observed in the menageries. In his different paintings, he included wild animals, such as bears, crocodiles, foxes, hippos, lions, tigers, and wolfs. These hunting scenes were always on commission, and they were a great way for Rubens to earn money. See, for example, the painting of The Tiger Hunt by Rubens.
Where? Room 18 of the National Gallery
When? 1609-1610
Commissioned by? Nicolaas II Rockox, a kind of mayor of Antwerp
What do you see? Samson and Delilah are laying in a bed. The very muscular Samson is almost naked and sleeping on the lap of Delilah. He is only wearing an animal skin (possibly of a lion that he killed with his bare hands) around his middle. Delilah is wearing a white dress with a red satin cloak and has her breasts exposed. Her face shows a gentle expression and her left hand is placed on the shoulder of Samson. The man behind Samson cuts his hair which was the source of Samson's extraordinary strength. On the left side, an old woman is holding up a candle to provide enough light to cut Samson's hair. On the bottom right, below Samson and Delilah, is an expensive woven carpet. On the top right, the Philistine soldiers are waiting outside the door with their weapons to capture Samson after his hair is cut. In the background of the room are various decorations. Notably, on the top left is a statue of Venus and Cupid. A large purple curtain surrounds the statue.
Backstory: This painting was acquired by the National Gallery in 1980 for about $6 million. At that time, it was the second-most expensive painting in the world. This painting hung originally above a very large fireplace in the house of Nicolaas II Rockox. The bottom of the painting was about three foot/meter above the floor. Rubens created the painting such that it is best appreciated when viewed from below, though it is difficult in the current museums to hang a painting that high above the floor. A preliminary study for this painting is in the Cincinnati Museum of Art.
The Biblical story of Samson and Delilah: The story of Samson is described in Judges 13-16. He was a judge of the Israelites and received an immense strength from God to fight his enemies. The only condition to not lose his strength was that he could not cut his hair. He used his strength multiple times against the Philistines, the enemy of the Israelites. However, as described in Judges 16, one day he falls in love with the Philistine girl Delilah. The Philistines bribe Delilah to help them to capture Samson. Delilah asks Samson multiple times what the secret of his strength is such that the Philistines can get rid of it. After telling a couple of lies first, he finally tells her that the secret is that he cannot cut his hair and that he never did (interestingly, his hair is rather short in this painting). She makes him fall asleep in his lap and a servant cuts his hair. When the Philistines come to capture him, God has left Samson and he has lost his strength. He got captured by the Philistines and was put in prison. After that Samson got his strength back one more time from God and killed himself and more Philistines than he had done his entire life.
Symbolism: The moral of this painting is that love can cause problems. Some people even suggest that this painting portrays a brothel and if that is the case, the message of Rubens is that you should not visit those. The crossed hands of the man cutting the hair of Samson symbolize betrayal. The statue of Venus and Cupid in the background shows that the mouth of Cupid is covered by a cloth such that he cannot speak. This is an uncommon way to depict Cupid and symbolizes the faith of Samson in that love (represented by Cupid) can lead to bad outcomes.
Who is Rubens? Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) is one of the most famous Baroque painters. Between 1600 and 1608, he spent a considerable amount of time in Italy and visited, among other cities, Venice, Florence, and Rome. He was able to see a lot of art masterpieces there and was particularly inspired by the works of Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. In 1608, he moved back to Antwerp where he started his extensive studio. He developed a unique painting style with an emphasis on color, movement, sensuality, and light. He created a large number of paintings, including religious ones such as the current painting and Daniel in the Lions' Den (in the National Gallery of Art), and mythological paintings such as Prometheus Bound (in the Philadelphia Museum of Art).
Fun fact: There has been quite some debate over time about whether Rubens actually created this painting. While there is no doubt that Rubens created a painting of Samson and Delilah, the question is whether the version in the National Gallery is the one that Rubens painted or whether the real Rubens has been lost. An important argument that this may not be a Rubens is related to a copy of the real Rubens painting in 1613 by Jacob Matham. There are several differences between the copperplate engraving of Matham and the painting of Rubens, such as the right foot of Rubens which is not entirely in the painting, the position of the old woman, the statue of Venus and Cupid in the background, and the carpet. The main argument that this painting is not by Rubens is that the copy by Matham is more in line with the other paintings of Rubens than the painting in the National Gallery. However, nowadays most people believe that Rubens made this painting.
Interested in a copy for yourself? Poster or canvas (Amazon links)
Where? Palatine Gallery in the Palazzo Pitti
When? 1616
What do you see? Jesus is shown just after he has risen from his grave. On top of his head are bright rays of light shine to indicate his holiness. Light shines brightly on most parts of his body to emphasize that Jesus is alive again. You can still see small parts of the wounds that he suffered during the crucifixion (see the middle of his left foot and arm, and the wound, partly in the shadow, on his right side which was pierced by a lance). He sits on his tomb and holds the shaft of a banner in his left hand. We cannot see the banner, but on top of the shaft is most likely a white flag with a red cross to announce the Resurrection of Christ. We expect this flag to be on top of the shaft because it was common to depict the Resurrection by showing Jesus with a Triumphant Cross with this specific banner on top of it. For example, Rubens also uses it on a later version on the same topic, Christ Triumphant over Sin and Death in the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna. On the top left, two small angels are waiting to put the crown of thorns on Jesus (some people say that they took this crown from Jesus, but the head of Jesus is still covered). The large angel on the left, dressed in orange, lifts the cloth in which a dead person is wrapped for burial (also called a shroud). You can imagine that the right hand of this angel is behind the top right of the cloth. On top of the tomb are pieces of wheat that symbolize the bread used in the Holy Communion, which in turn symbolizes the body of Jesus.
Backstory: This painting by Rubens is known under various names, such as 'The Easter Tomb,' 'Christ Resurrected,' 'The Resurrection of Christ,' 'The Triumph of Christ over Death and Sin,' and 'Resurrected Christ Triumphant.' The reason for some of these alternative names is that Rubens created several other paintings based on this original version. In several of these versions, there is a skull and a snake under the feet of Jesus, which is why some people have also started to refer to the original of Rubens as the triumph over death and sin. One of these later versions is in the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, another one in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Strasbourg, France, and other versions are, among others, in Vienna (see above) and in a private collection. Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, acquired this painting in 1713, and it entered the collection of the Palazzo Pitti in 1723.
Why the Resurrection? Three days after Jesus is crucified, he rises from the dead. That Jesus died for the sins of humanity and that he rose from his grave are both predicted by the Old Testament and central to Christian faith. The Resurrection is celebrated every year at Easter Sunday. Because of its central importance in Christian faith, it is not surprising that people wanted to have paintings to remind them of such a pivotal moment in the Bible. The Resurrection was also, more than once, used as the topic for a painting next to a tombstone in a church, to remind the mourners that this person would one day come back to life again (on the day of the Last Judgment).
Who is Rubens? Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was one of the most important painters of the Baroque period. Rubens was well-educated and spend eight years in Italy during his twenties, where he got inspiration from great Italian painters, including Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and Veronese. After he came back from Italy, he became the court painter in the Low Countries and based his studio with many assistants in Antwerp, Belgium. He painted many mythological and biblical themes. One great example of a mythological work is his Head of Medusa in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. A wonderful example of a biblical work is Samson and Delilah in the National Gallery in London.
Fun fact: Many people have asked themselves whether Jesus has an erection in this painting or whether it is just a 'random' fold of the sheet around him. It is not unlikely that Jesus has an erection in this painting as this was something that was not that uncommon in depictions of Jesus in the Northern Renaissance. Sexuality was considered a normal human trait in the 16th and 17th century and also something that Jesus would have experienced. Showing the erection was a way of communicating that Jesus was really a man that walked around on Earth. While in this painting, the erection is not that explicit, it is a bit clearer in a painting from Maarten van Heemskerck.
Where? Room 26 in the Palatine Gallery in the Palazzo Pitti
When? 1638-1639
Commissioned by? Ferdinando II de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany
What do you see? In the middle of the painting, you see Mars (the god of war) with his armor, helmet, red cape, shield, and bloody sword. Mars is stepping on top of a book and a drawing. To the left of him, you can see Venus (the goddess of love) who clings to his arm. She tries to seduce him and to pull him back from the war. Venus is largely naked and has a red cloth between her legs. To her left and above her are two small Cupids with wings who try to help her. Below the standing Cupid, you can see some arrows, a caduceus, and an olive branch laying on the ground. To the right of Mars is Alecto, one of the Erinyes whose job it is to punish the moral crimes of humans. Alecto has a torch in one hand and is pulling the left arm of Mars to engage him in the war. To her right are two evil-looking figures that add to the aggressiveness of war in this painting. Below Alecto is the goddess Harmony holding a broken mandolin while being pushed to the ground. To her right is an architect laying on the ground holding a compass and some of his other tools have fallen. Above them are a mother and a child. On the left, you can see a despaired woman dressed in black with her arms up in the air. This woman represents Europe and you can also see her in the middle of Rubens's earlier painting Massacre of the Innocents in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. To the left of this woman is an angel holding a globe with a small cross on top of it. Above this angel is the Temple of Janus which is on the Roman Forum in Rome.
Backstory: Rubens received a commission for a painting for the Grand Duke of Tuscany through an intermediary in Florence called Justus Sustermans. Rubens was allowed to pick his own topic, and following his desire for peace, he proposed to create a painting on the consequences of war. He created a couple of sketches on his ideas for the painting which the Duke approved. He painted the work while he was in his studio in Antwerp. This painting is sometimes also referred to as the Horror(s) of War. The painting reflects Rubens' views on how the Thirty Years' War between 1618 and 1648 affected Europe.
Symbolism: Venus, the goddess of love, tries to persuade Mars, the god of war, to end the violent war, but Mars is not listening. So, this painting symbolizes the victory of warfare over peace. The gloomy woman dressed in black, who is not wearing any jewelry, represents Europe, which has suffered from war, abuse, and looting during the Thirty Years' War. The door of the Temple of Janus is open, which was only the case during wartime as the door was closed when there was peace. The globe with the cross on top of it represents the Christian world. The arrows, caduceus, and olive branch represent the absence of peace. In addition, there are also several symbols present to indicate the consequences of war. Specifically, war has bad consequences for life (indicated by the woman holding the baby), culture (indicated by Mars stepping on a book and a drawing), arts (indicated by Harmony being pushed to the ground while holding the broken mandolin), and crafts and architecture (indicated by the man on the right holding a compass.
What is the Thirty Years' War? This very complex war took place between 1618 and 1648 and involved the area which is currently Germany. Many different countries were involved at different stages of the war, including Austria, Denmark, England, France, Spain, and Sweden. There were a total of eight million casualties in this war. This war started as one between Catholic and Protestant areas in Europe but developed later into a war between some of the most powerful European countries.
Who is Rubens? Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was born near Cologne in Germany where his family was exiled. When Rubens was ten years old, his family returned to Antwerp where they were originally from. Antwerp was one of the bigger cities in Europe at that time. Rubens received a good education and traveled throughout Europe to learn about art. He spent several years in Italy and was impressed by the art that he saw in Florence, Rome, and Venice. He got inspired by artists such as Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. For example, the Venus in this painting shows quite some similarities to the Venus as painted by Titian in the Venus of Urbino which is in the Uffizi Museum. At age 29, he returned to Antwerp where he built a large Italian-style house which served as his house and his art studio. The house has survived and is now called the Rubenshuis and serves as a museum about Rubens.
Fun fact: Throughout his life, Rubens traveled all across Europe to complete different commissions. He was the court painter for several kings and queens. Rubens did not like war and was passionate about creating peace. So, during his trips through Europe and while visiting the leaders of several countries, he started to act as a peace negotiator between the different countries involved in war. For example, he was very active as a diplomate between 1627 and 1630 trying to bring peace between England and Spain. However, he always combined his diplomatic trips with studying art in the different countries as he was first and foremost an artist.


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Almost three weeks after the fact, about to reconstruct the day of concrete and cement, I looked in my journal today to see what I'd noted, in the hopes that it might jog my memory of the day. What I found: nothing. That evening I was in bed by 9 p.m. and asleep by 9:03; I was that wiped. Why so tired? Let me share.
When we arrived at 7 a.m., we came upon the workers mixing dry concrete into a large pile of sand that was about 15 feet wide and 4-5 feet high. They'd place sand down, layer some concrete, then more sand. The next step of the process involved turning the two together (with shovels) and then placing the mix into cone-like piles. The 2 boys were immediately assigned this task. Several of the girls and adults went up onto the roof to prep it for the foundation; they took bands of cloth/paper and stuck them into the holes in the roof so that there wouldn't be any leaks later. After the cone-like piles were finished, it was all mixed back together, into a large circle (about 18 feet in diameter, and 1-2 feet high), ready for the next step. Continue reading


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Calling All Superheroes Table Decor -- Kids Party Decorations
Pow! Zap! Bam! These kids party decorations have a lot of impact! When you use them for good, not evil, they will be the hit of your superhero party. Just add your child's name and change the red, yellow and black colors on the front to match your superhero's favorite colors. The yellow stripes on the back of each piece can also be changed. The words 'Pow,' 'Zap,' and 'Bam' cannot be edited, but you can change their colors. Use these kids party decorations to make centerpieces, sprinkle them on tables, or string them to make garland. You can even use the little ones as cupcake toppers. Minimum order of 3 sets includes six 5.5" circles; nine 4.5" circles; and twelve 3" circles for a total of 27 pieces.


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Chiropractic Care For Seizures
Chiropractic care isn't just an effective treatment for back and neck pain. It can also be great for a wide range of disorders and conditions you probably didn't know about. Chiropractic care's focus on the musculoskeletal system and nervous system may be able to make it an effective treatment for seizures and/or epilepsy.
What's a seizure?
A seizure occurs when there is an uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. Changes in behavior, movements or feelings and levels of consciousness are some of the key symptoms of a seizure. Experiencing recurring seizures means you have epilepsy.
How can chiropractic care treat seizures?
Seizures are the result of neurological disorders. The ability of chiropractic care to possibly be able to benefit the brain make it a viable treatment.
The vagus nerve is the nerve between the spine and the bottom of the skull and connects the spine to the brain. Chiropractic adjustments help stimulate and improve function and regulation of the nerve, allowing the body to learn how to stimulate and control the vagus nerve on its own, which can possibly be significant in the effect chiropractic has on people experiencing seizures and/or epilepsy.
A study published in Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics took a close look at 17 children with epilepsy and seizures who 14 of were treated with medication and saw no results. After receiving chiropractic care in the neck, nearly 90% of the children saw a significant reduction in both the intensity and frequency of seizures.
Another study on a 25 year old women with a history of epilepsy found that chiropractic care manipulation improved her seizure episodes and menstrual cycles following 12 weeks of care. This demonstrates that chiropractic care may be effective for those with seizure disorders, although more definitive research is definitely necessary.


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Several months ago I wrote a blog post featuring my dear friend Max (<< click here to read that post), a beautiful and confident mature women. My plan was to periodically feature post of this type, but I never revisited the idea because I didn't really know what I wanted to do with it. Well God had planted a seed. Even though I left it unattended, he continued to provide the sunshine and the rain so that the seed would grow. I continued on this photography journey doing various photo shoots from newborns to retirement celebrations. Some I loved but there were many that I dreaded. I found that there were two types of shoots that excited me most. One being high school senior girls and the other one being those with women in general. So with that I have decided to focus my attention on those two genres of photography, high school senior girls and beauty/glamour portraits for women.
As women, young and old, many of us struggle with confidence and self esteem. Comparing ourselves to the images we see in the media and what society has defined as the standard of beauty, we often find ourselves thinking that we are not pretty enough, skinny enough, tall enough, etc. Well I would love to use my photography to show each and every one of you that you are good enough NOW – on this day, in that body, with those eyes and that smile. It is your time to SHINE!
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|Prep Time
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|Cook Time
|15 minutes
|Passive Time
|30 minutes
Fruit Prep
- Cut the mango into bite-size cubes or smaller. Separate the pomelo sacs from its skins and rind. They should not break. Leave aside and chill.
Mixing the Sauce
- Add you mango puree and juice before you add your evaporative milk. So that you adjust the amount of milk you want to. Leave aside and chill.
Sugar Syrup
- In a mixing bowl, crush up gula melaka into small pieces and pour boiling water onto it and stir. This will create a sugar syrup to use. Set aside at room temperature.
Cooking the Pearls.
- In a small saucepan, fill with water (approximately 500ml of water) and bring to the boil on high heat
- Add in your pearl sago and it should 'dance' or constantly self moving in the pot. Let cook for abour 3-5 mins.
- When the sago is almost translucent and no longer opaque. Remove it from the stove, and strain with tight mesh sieve. Also refresh it with tap water until room temperature. Let it sit with some water until service.
- In a big serving bowl, add in your fruits, sago and sauce. This should be already chilled.
- Serve with Gula Melaka Syrup for additional sweetness.
Recipe Notes
Chef Notes:
- Service - Chill the individual portions and it'll take faster to chill and thus easier to serve.
- Fruits - You can easily replace the fruits with other asian fruits. Just as long as you also change the sauce!
- Mango Puree and Juices - You can achieve the puree by blending up some mango, but if you can get your hand on juices you can easily replace if other.
- Pairings - You can go other ways like lychee, rambutans, papaya or even durian!
- Gula Melaka - If you can't find the real stuff, you can always use plain ol' castor sugar or some palm sugar. If you're doing castor sugar, why not tweak it by infusing lemongrass or ginger into the mix?
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Near Stoystown in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forbes Road
Stony Creek Encampment
Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Forbes Road, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marker series.
Location. 40° 5.839′ N, 78° 56.659′ W. Marker is near Stoystown, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) and Whistler Road (Pennsylvania Route 403) on Lincoln Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stoystown PA 15563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quemahoning Township Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); Highway Enterprise (approx. 0.7 miles away); September 11, 2001 (approx. 3.2 miles away); Flight 93 National Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); A Field of Honor (approx. 3.4 miles away); Flight 93 (approx. 3.6 miles away); Flight 93 Temporary Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoystown.
Topics. This marker is included in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, French and Indian
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.