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NeoPopRealism Journal and Wonderpedia (visit it today!).

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11.08.2009

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Today's Featured Article Health Tips From BenBella Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal-Care Products Endanger Your Health … And What You Can Do About It by Samuel S. Epstein, MD with Randall Fitzgerald published by BenBella Books in 2009. The American public is exposed to carcinogenic and other toxic pollutant in air, water, and the workplace. The entire American public remains exposed to carcinogenic and other toxic ingredients in consumer products - household, food, cosmetics, and personal care. And these exposures are 100% avoidable. In this book, Dr. Samuel S. Epstein and his co-author Randall Fitzgerald show how to protect your health by identifying toxic ingredients. In Toxic Beauty, you will find the 5 categories of common toxic ingredients, access to toxic-ingredients tear sheets, nontoxic alternatives to toxic products, the new trends that are finally making your personal care product safer. The Miami Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease With 300 Delicious Recipes by Michael Ozner published by BenBella in 2009. This title is intended to provide information on cardiovascular disease prevention. Cardiovascular disease has killed more people than all of the wars. Every thirty seconds it claims another victim. Is there a solution? Can we defeat cardiovascular disease and its manifestations? Yes. And the most effective weapon is prevention, not intervention. This book provides with the information on effective prevention strategy, and the author suggests to take action before you develop symptoms, defeat cardiovascular disease and live happy and long life. Michael Ozner is one of America’s leading advocates for heart disease prevention. He is a board-certified cardiologist, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Heart Association, and more. Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen published by BenBella in 2008. The authors of this title talk about nature. It is the guide to complete well-being, an instructive book on how to reach your highest level of health and contentment through small, focused changes. You will find authors’ attention to the power of nature to be exceptionally penetrative and thought-provoking. They will teach you how to reconnect with the natural world and use its inherent strength to help you achieve more. Brant Secunda is the Huichol tradition of Mexico, he is the director of the Dance of the Deer Foundation Center for Shamanic Studies. Mark Allen is a six-times Ironman triathlon world champion. He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine and called “The World’s Fittest Man” by Outside magazine. The Healthy Obsession Program: Smart Weight Loss Instead of Low-Carb Lunacy by Daniel S. Kirschenbaum, PhD published by BenBella in 2005. This book will teach you about the eight steps required to develop a healthy obsession, and to become a successful lifelong weight controller. You will discover why low-carb diet don’t work for most people. You will find that healthy Obsession Program encourages you to find foods you love that love you back and ways of increasing your everyday movement. You will do this with more comfort, success, and satisfaction than you could have imagined. This book includes dozens of healthy recipes developed by the chefs of the most successful weight-loss programs. Daniel S. Kirschenbaum is the clinical director of the Healthy Living Academies Division of Aspen Educational Group. He is also professor of psychiatry at Northwestern university Medical School, and more. NeoPopRealism Starz Int'l Art Competitions and NeoPopRealism Journal & Wonderpedia: Introducing 3rd Place Winner Sigmund Abeles (New York, USA) Sigmund M. Abeles was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1934 and grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC. In 1955, he earned a B.A. Degree from the University of South Carolina, and studied at the Art Students League of New York in NYC, and the Skowhegan School in Maine. In 1957, he received a Masters in Fine Arts from Columbia University. In 1961-64, Sigmund Abeles was an instructor at the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, Massachusetts and in 1964-69 at Wellesley College. He has been a member of the National Academy since 1990. Since 1994, he lives and works at his studio in New York City. Sigmund Abeles focuses in an empathetic investigation and intense of the human figure and how it relates to our world. He believes an artist needs to be able to draw well in order to communicate what he senses, sees, and dreams about, to create convincing visual expression. Mainly figurative, his work has been critically acclaimed. His awards include National Institute of Fine Arts & Letters Award, National Council of Arts & Humanities Sabbatical Grant, Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant for Graphics, and now, he is the 3rd place winner of the 3rd NeoPopRealism Starz Int’l Art Competition. His works are in more than 100 private and public collections worldwide, including the leading institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and top art museums of the U.S. Juror Nadia Russ said, “Sigmund Abeles’ work Look Mare, No Mom is a strong voice which is good and important as a part of art history and the time it reflects.” Continue...

In The News The Culture Center in New York Presents Sigmund Abeles The Culture Center, 410 Columbus Avenue, New York City from November 6th - November 14th, 2009: Sigmund Abeles at 75: Celebrating Life and Art, features highlights from the artist’s long and illustrious career, giving viewers a broad and compelling perspective of his work as a painter, printmaker, pastel artist and draftsman. There will be a festive 75th birthday reception with the artist on Friday, November 6th from 6pm – 9pm, and the public is cordially invited to attend this special event. The artist will also give a talk on November 8th at 3pm, and on November 14th at 3pm. Curated by Sandy Rupp and Michael DeCerbo, the exhibition features approximately forty works, including paintings, pastels, etchings and sculpture that highlight Abeles’ passionate and enduring engagement with the human figure, and with human concerns. Regardless of the medium he uses, it is the artist’s profound empathy and eloquence of line that adds layers of intrigue and complexity to his soul stirring portrayals, and reveals a deeper identity in his subjects and selfportraits. http://www.culturecenterny.org News From Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Largest boat at 50th Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 29 - November 2, 2009), the Trident created to charter and synthesizes 6 decades of Feadship excellence and experience into a superlative yacht that offers luxury and comfort, and was designed to provide with unprecedented level of service. Each area of the modern classic interior has been designed to reflect the fabulous taste and calm and refined mix of colors and texture. This 214’ (65.22m) full displacement, motor yacht was built in 2009, naval architect - De Voogt Naval Architects, exterior and interior styling by Donald Starkey Design. Three very individual and different yachts were launched this year by Lurssen: the 1st yacht is the 60 m Arkley, which premiered at this year Monaco yacht Show. Espen Oeino has successfully created a very voluminous yacht, which accommodate all of the owner’s requirements and still maintains sleek and strikingly elegant lines. She built in full accordance with the rules of Lloyds Register and MCA. The second yacht, 75m Northern Star was delivered in October. Espen Oeino gave to this boat a very traditional appearance. The third yacht to be launched is the 110m Radiant. She was an exterior design by Tim Heywood and an interior by Glen Pushelberg. The subtle beauty of shell has been used for centuries on many applications including jewelry and musical instruments. Turnstyle Designs have introduced a range of natural shell inlaid into door levels and cabinet handles that are bound to cause a stir. Mother of Pearl and Paua are currently in stock with new shell inlays being introduced soon, all inlays come from sustainable sources in keeping with Turnstyles strict environmental policies. Available in the Ski and Recess ranges, in a full choice of metal plated backgrounds, the new range offers a rich and luxurious alternatives. Prince Harming Syndrome: Break Bad Relationship Prince Harming Syndrome: Break Bad Relationship Patterns for Good -- 5 Essentials for Finding True Love (and they’re not what you think!) by Karen Salmansohn published by QNY, an imprint of the Hammond World Atlas Corporation in 2009. Happiness depends upon ourselves (Aristotle). Karen Salmansohn used to suffer from what she calls Prince Harming Syndrome - the tendency to date “bad boys”. But one day, by accident she met psychoanalyst who pushed her to search deeply for why she’s with Prince Harming; he suggested to get out while she can. Psychoanalyst said he recognizes the man she’s with is emotionally abusive and sounds like a classic control freak with sadistic tendencies, and she is a classic masochist. . . But masochists always have the most hope for change because they always blame themselves, he said. And Karen changed her life. In this book, the author calls to action for knowing how to recognize the important difference between Prince Charming and Prince Harming by recognizing the difference between pleasure (immediate gratification of the ego and body) and happiness (stimulating and inspiring your soul). Karen Salmansohn is a best-selling author and is been written up in the New York Times, the Walls Street Journal, and many others. She has appeared on The View, The Today Show and other TV programs. Continue