Tag: David

August is almost over but Europe is still hot as hell, so the ideal painting for the return of #notesontheartwork is, of course, A Bigger Splash by the British artist David Hockney, whose iconic depiction of his California dream can transport us to a refreshing moment on a hot day. And tha...

Christopher P Jones is the author of How to Read Paintings, an examination of art’s most enthralling images and their meanings. A man stands on top of a crag of rocks, overlooking a valley cloaked in mountain mist. Other ridges rise through the fog, giving the impression of island...

David Hockney (born 1937) is by far the best-known and most critically acclaimed British artist of his generation. He is also highly regarded in the United States, where he was based for much of his life before returning to his native Yorkshire (albeit the coast at Bridlington rather than his birth-...

In 2016, Wired called them one of Europe’s hottest startups: The Barcelona based ‘online survey-tool’ Typeform. We had the opportunity at the Next Web conference to sit down with David Okuniev. He is the co-founder, co-CEO and lead designer of Typeform. Originally, David ...

ou are in the right place for free d0wnload : More Mexican Everyday: Simple, Seasonal, Celebratory You Can Visit or Copy Link Below to Your Browser *Supports Multiple Formats The follow-up to Rick Bayless’s best-selling Mexican Everyday features a dozen “master-class” reci...

He was always my favorite person to see at Thanksgivings and Christmases; back when my parents used to host every year, he and my Aunt Karen would always bring us handmade tree ornaments and postcards from their trips. They loved us so much, and never missed a “happy birthday” card in...

A friend recently gave me a Barnes & Noble gift certificate. Perusing the bookshelves, I chose David Bowie Made Me Gay, whose author Darryl W. Bullock gave a nice testimonial quote to my 2022 book about how Record Store Day led to vinyl being the most improbable technological comeback ...

We are delighted to introduce Dr. David Tacey, a distinguished professor in literature and depth psychology at La Trobe University in Melbourne. With a prolific career spanning eight books, including “Jung and the New Age” (2001), “The Spirituality Revolution” (2003), and &ld...

After mulling a little longer over this case since its ruling on June 29, I have no other way but to conclude that the three involved parties are all wrong: the plaintiff and SC are wrong in overthrowing AA, the defendant is wrong in its admission practice. To promote a version of so-called &lsqu...

What issues do you care about and how do they connect to your life? Campaign finance reform, voting reform, financial/corporate transparency, gun control, LGBTQ+ inclusion/protections, generally being anti-fascist. How do you balance life and civic engagement to live a civically engaged life...

David Moniac graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1822. He was the academy’s first American Indian graduate and the first graduate from the state of Alabama. Moniac was born in 1802 in present-day Montgomery County, in what was then part of the Mississippi Territory. His ...

The adventure opens with a beautiful depiction of the mountain lion’s ethereal presence, garnering them the nickname “Ghost of the Rockies.” Baron brilliantly depicts the vast wilderness, where these elusive carnivores maneuver the craggy crags and dense forests with grace that bel...

David Randle had a heart attack and was told he was too ill for a transplant. He was told that his days were numbered. The heart attack was a severe blow to his health, in fact, he had to stop working because of it. Generally, a heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked...

David Langer, a name that resonates with innovation and brilliance, has left an indelible mark in various fields. From his groundbreaking contributions in neurosurgery to his philanthropic endeavors, Langer’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Let’s delve into some intriguing facts ...

Aman who looks at a chunk of crystal or a wisp of quantum particles and sees a story waiting to be told. David Mermin is that guy. Dr. Mermin is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to various fields of physics, such as solid state physics, quantum foundati...

In the vast landscape of the pharma industry, a narrative akin to the biblical tale of David and Goliath often unfolds. On one side stand the industry’s behemoths, the Big Pharma companies with deep pockets, extensive resources, and established market dominance. The smaller, agile biotech firm...

And now for something completely different. I sometimes reach out of my comfort zone and take on books that might not, on the surface, appeal to me much. I consider this to be part of an attempt to read above my pay grade and expand my mind to some degree. I also am trying to get closer to my father...

In Bullshit Jobs David Graeber endeavours to show that almost half of employment in wealthy societies is useless, not only for society but also businesses. Graeber provides a wide range of examples, but tends to focus on the mid to high salaried professions such as middle and upper management. You w...