Ernst Barlach (1870-1938) was an accomplished German artist, with interests ranging from writing and printmaking to sculpture. Despite his popularity as a writer, he faced stiff state opposition to art and most of his sculptures were destroyed or confiscated, after being labeled “degenerate art” by the Nazi regime. Ernst’s most prized extant works are “Magdeburger […]
There is only one move left, hastily skimming the field, I discover that there is no path to victory on the board; painfully, then, with a singular swipe across the screen, I take the final step toward the inescapable loss of my last life. As the entrance completes, the newly lined-up trio of brightly colored […]
As the commissioner of your fantasy football league, it’s your job to make sure people play the game fairly and competitively, while having fun doing it. There are a couple of scenarios that really get to me when I do fantasy and can leave me bitter at the end of the season. First of all, […]
So you’ve decided to plan a vacation to Jamaica! Now the question is where should you stay? There are so many options that it really is difficult to choose. Jamaica has several “chain” hotels, which means there are other hotels with the same name all over the world. The RIU Hotel Jamaica is part of […]
As movie star Joan Crawford once said, “The only thing worse than talking is not talking.” In the converging global economy, things are not that different: in many ways, the only thing worse than opening borders is not opening them. Sure, there are downsides to the free exchange of goods, services, and money. But the […]
I bought my Panasonic NV-GS11 camcorder on eBay and for the price it was perfect. I liked the feel of the camera, its simplicity of use, until I tried to transfer my film to a PC and that’s when the problems started. Normally, when you connect a camera via USB connection, your PC recognizes the […]
The safety audit of factories involved in hazardous processes and hazardous occurrences has been established in India. All credit is due to the 1987 amendments to the Factories Act 1948 which we know as Chapter IVA which prescribes provisions relating to hazardous processes. It was the 1984 Bhopal disaster that claimed 16,000 lives and crippled […]
Almost all projects or goals of any size or importance require multiple steps over a period of time to complete. High-value projects and goals almost always require meticulous planning, multiple steps over a period of time, and perseverance to follow through and see the project through to the end. All of that is also true […]
Knowing what to look for when shopping for car tires can make the whole process quicker and easier, but many don’t know where to start. Making the right tire choice can make a big difference in your car’s performance and could cause a variety of problems if they aren’t right for your car. Choose the […]
Are you embarrassed to invite people? Tired of living in a messy place? Well, stress no more. Help is here. See your home through the eyes of your visitors and take action. Tidy up and finally get on with these 5 quick, easy, acronym-forming steps: GO, as a well-known man and motivational speaker once said, […]
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