‘Prince of Herbs’, Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng (Withiana Somnifera) grown in hydroponics under LED lights. Image courtesy of The Functional Plant Co. Aryvedic medicine relies on a natural and balanced approach to physical and mental health. At its core are plants, herbs and roots with additional phytonutrients that exert positive effects on our health. One…
In its fruitful 130 years of operation, the Tobacco factory in Ljubljana (Tobačna) was like a city within a city. It offered employment to many workers, especially women, as well as good conditions and above-average services. Its cast-iron construction was exemplary for many industrial buildings in this part of Europe. Even though the factory was…
Dan Witz is in London collaborating with PETA on a new project. The project aims to bring the billions of animals who are killed for food out of the shadows and into the public eye. Titled “Empty the Cages”, the project consists of dozens of pieces of art featuring Witz’s signature trompe l’oeil style placed…
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Last year, Julien Carbonnell from the Democracy Studio and I had organized an open call to form a team of international urbanists of different skill sets to explore the African urban development and digital transformation. The idea is to join various local projects that are open to collaboration, providing a temporary workforce as well as…
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Are you looking for some easy and delicious holiday baking recipes to make this holiday season? Scroll down to find The 20 Best Christmas Baking Recipes – ranging from delicious eggnog loaves and pies, to adorable snowman cupcakes, and even some easy no-bake treats! The holidays are a time of year to be spent with…
By David Helps Jorge Cruz Cortes was still a teenager when the Los Angeles Police Department arrested him for selling household goods without a license in 1989. The eighteen-year-old from Oaxaca, Mexico had been in L.A. long enough to know how the legal system treated workers in the growing informal economy. An arrest meant fines…
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In my last post here on Blogger that was much overdue, (the delay was unavoidable due to my having very serious medical complications), which were mostly as a result of my having Neurofibromatosis (NF), part of what I state in this post is, “Depending on the outcome of that appointment, I’m not sure how frequently I’ll post but…
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Celebrating the essence of pop art and Kenny Scharf’s edgy, playful aesthetic, Yellowpop has unveiled its latest bold collaboration. Miami, USA – October 17, 2024 – Yellowpop, known for merging the worlds of pop art and home decor, is thrilled to announce its newest collection in partnership with the legendary Kenny Scharf. This exclusive collection…
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Bury Me in the Back Forty – Image copyright Kyler Zeleny 2024 Zeleny, Kyler. Bury Me in the Back Forty. The Velvet Cell. Berlin 2024. Zeleny, Kyler. Crown Ditch and the Prairie Castle. The Velvet Cell. Berlin 2020. Zeleny, Kyler. Out West. The Velvet Cell. Berlin 2014. Part 1: Getting Out West Kyler Zeleny roams…
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Local gardening friends, Spring has (finally) Sprung! A local list of plant sales and swaps submitted by Helen Snively. Get outside, meet other gardeners and fill up/ clear out your garden. 1. Mid-Cambridge PLANT SWAP: The Spring 2018 Mid-Cambridge PLANT SWAP will be on Saturday May 5 NOON to 2 pm at Fayette Park in…
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