Vivian Narvaez

Self-taught artist whose works are influenced by her Cuban roots | Interested in interior décor, books, nature, history, science, research, technology

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Nobel Prize in Literature
When Boris Pasternak Won–and Then the Soviets Forced Him to Decline–the Nobel Prize (1958)
openculture.com - by Josh Jones
Behind the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Literature, there are stories upon stories, some as juicy as those in the work of winners like William …
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Poetry
New doctors in Scotland are being given a book of poetry to help them deal with the stresses of the job
inews.co.uk - Mora Morrison
In the words of Seamus Heaney: “The world is a different place after it’s been described by a poet.” Doctors such as Connie Swenson understand this …
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Literature
Surviving Tiananmen: 'I might have been one of the hundreds or thousands who lost their lives'
The Guardian - Ma Jian
We were all victims of the massacre, whether we survived 4 June or not. Fear and avarice were crushing morality It became a global symbol of resistance that continues to inspire peaceful struggles for
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Obituaries
Claus von Bülow Dies at 92; Society Figure in High-Profile Case
The New York Times - By ENID NEMY
Claus von Bülow, the Danish-born man-about-society who in two trials was convicted and later acquitted of twice trying to murder his heiress wife, placing him at the center of one of the most sensational
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Books
Interview with Anaïs Nin – archive, 30 May 1970
The Guardian - Michael McNay
The times are catching up with Anaïs Nin. Today she has a huge young readership in the United States and a growing readership in Europe. Yet in the thirties, when she published her first book, she was
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Books
Dreyer’s English by Benjamin Dreyer review – how to write clearly and stylishly
The Guardian - Steven Poole
‘Only godless savages,' Dreyer observes, do not use the Oxford or serial comma When a book manuscript has been revised and approved by the editor, it goes to a copy editor, someone who, in the words of
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Long-form Journalism
The Anthropocene epoch: have we entered a new phase of planetary history?
The Guardian - Nicola Davison
It was February 2000 and the Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen was sitting in a meeting room in Cuernavaca, Mexico, stewing quietly. Five years earlier, Crutzen and two colleagues had been awarded the Nobel
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Geek
NASA’s NICER Shows Entire Sky in X-Rays in Stunning Arc Image
Geek - By Genevieve Scarano
NASA recently shared an image of the entire sky in X-rays recorded by its Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER), and it is a stunning …
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Peas
Pea ‘Dwarf Gray Sugar’ – Tips On Caring For Dwarf Gray Sugar Peas
gardeningknowhow.com
If you’re looking for a plump, tender pea, Dwarf Gray Sugar pea is an heirloom variety that doesn’t disappoint. Dwarf Gray Sugar pea plants are …
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Ideas
Oddballs with high-level intelligence: a Q & A with Roger Hanlon about the amazing octopus
ted.com - Mary Halton
Why have we underestimated octopus, squid and other cephalopods? How do these color-blind animals achieve such good color match when their …
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High Blood Pressure
Can You ID High Blood Pressure? Most Americans Can't
Healthline - Rajiv Bahl
silent killer,” because many times, it doesn’t manifest with any symptoms until it causes a significant health problem. People who are living with …
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Physiotherapy
What to know about muscle atrophy
Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske
The term muscle atrophy refers to the loss of muscle tissue. Atrophied muscles appear smaller than normal. Lack of physical activity due to an injury …
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Grapes
The Other Cabernet You Should Care About
Wine Enthusiast - By Jim Gordon
In 1997, plant geneticists proved definitively that the grape variety Cabernet Franc is one of the direct parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, conceived …
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Art
5 Rock-Solid Facts About Paris’ Amazing Arc de Triomphe
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
Since 1836, the Arc de Triomphe has stood as a symbol of France’s fortitude. Intended to immortalize the armies who fought in the Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, this massive stone structure is one
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Plants
Your Ultimate Guide to Flowering Perennials: Which Popular Plants Bloom When?
Martha Stewart Living - Nancy Mattia
Count on the perennials in your garden to make a much-welcomed appearance at approximately the same time every year. Unlike annuals, which bloom all season then die, never to return unless you get a new
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Hospitals
From nurses to surgeons, here's how much everyone makes in a hospital
Business Insider - Ivan De Luce, Emma Court
Most people don't think much about hospitals unless they work there or until they end up being treated at one. But hospitals are a major part of the giant US healthcare industry, with spending on the as
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Gelatin
How Jell-O Could Speed Up Injury Recovery
Outside Magazine - Alex Hutchinson
By the time professional runner Kate Grace decided to move from Bend, Oregon, to Sacramento, California, in the summer of 2015, she’d become a reluctant expert in the anatomy of the foot and lower leg.
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Tartare Burger
Revista Menu - Rogério Santos
por chef Andréa KaufmannIngredientes600 g de filé mignon picado na ponta da faca; 1 colher (sopa) de alcaparras em conserva; 2 colheres (sopa) de …
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Breakfast
These Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfasts Are Perfect For Busy Mornings or Weekend Brunch
POPSUGAR - Hajar Larbah
The Mediterranean diet is celebrated for its weight-loss and health benefits, largely stemming from the very long list of colorful, nutrient-rich foods that serve as its foundation. Instead of eliminating
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Recipes
The Absolute Best Dip You'll Make This Summer Starts on the Grill
The Kitchn - Paula Disbrowe
You've never had ranch dip like this before. READ MORE...
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Science
This Futuristic Non-Lethal Weapon Will Electrocute Your Enemies
futurism.com - Dan Robitzski
The citizens and police of South Africa have a new option for personal protection: A Turkish company called Albayraklar Group just launched a new …
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Lifehacks
A Parent’s Guide to Setting Boundaries
Lifehacker - Anna Lee Beyer
While trying to write this article, I’ve had to shuffle a toddler off my lap about 57 times. It would be fair to say we have a boundary issue in our …
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Biological Species
Former pet parrots breeding and thriving in 23 U.S. states
National Geographic - Jill Langlois
The monk parakeet is one of 25 tropical parrot species that have gone from pet to wild animal across 23 U.S. states. The cold, harsh winters of cities like Chicago, New York, and Seattle are no match the
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Lifestyle (Canada)
Amazon blamed as 'iconic' bookshops announce closure
The Guardian - Alison Flood
Wenlock Books, an award-winning independent bookshop that has served readers in the Shropshire town of Much Wenlock since 1991, is being forced to close, with the owner placing the blame squarely on the
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Environment
How wildcats will be reared for release in England and Wales
The Guardian - Patrick Barkham in Zurich
“If any beast has the devil’s strength in him it is the wildcat,” wrote a 15th-century hunting author – but historic persecution has brought the wildcat to the brink of extinction in Britain. Now there
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Recipes
3 Slow Cooker Recipes From Martha Stewart's Kitchen
mydomaine.com
In the fall and winter months, few things are better than a slow-cooked homemade meal that greets you at the door with a mouthwatering aroma. While …
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Dog Breeds
The Most Searched-For Dog Breed in Your State Might Surprise You
bhg.com - Hannah Bruneman
All dogs are good dogs, but according to Google, some are more popular. See which breeds people are searching for in your state. Dog people are …
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Cats
Here's What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You With Its Ears
Woman's World - Jaclyn Anglis
If cat eyes are the window to their soul, then cat ears just might be the window to their emotions. Experts say kitty ears can be quite revealing …
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Road Trips
The Cutest Town in Every U.S. State
PureWow - Hannah Loewentheil
Sure, cities are big and bustling and exciting, but there’s something special about small town livin’. Filled with quaint inns, mom-and-pop-owned …