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		<title>Today&#8217;s Museums Are Not Just For Adults</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you travel do you find yourself hard pressed to find things to do with your children? You can take them to malls. You can take them to play putt putt, if one’s around. If you’re in luck you have a pretty cool arcade or sports park for older kids. You can only do so [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you travel do you find yourself hard pressed to find things to do with your children?  You can take them to malls.  You can take them to play putt putt, if one’s around.  If you’re in luck you have a pretty cool arcade or sports park for older kids.  You can only do so much and then you hear I’m bored again.  Having places to go and visit are priceless when vacationing with the younger ones so finding a museum is always nice.  There are several museums that are phenomenal that end up being the highlight of your trip.</p>
<p>Many museums are geared more for adults and the older crowd and some areas focus on children or have exhibits that are enjoyed by both like New York’s America Museum of Natural History and the National Air &#038; Space Museum of the Smithsonian.  The dinosaur skeletons of New York’s Natural History and the plethora of planes and rockets at the Smithsonian will thrill young and old alike.</p>
<p>There are hundreds of Children’s Museums through the US.  These exhibits are geared to hands on interactive exhibits and physical facilities like wall climbing structures.  Many of the museums offer indoor and outdoor facilities and relatively inexpensive.  </p>
<p>The Children’s Museum Indianapolis is just one of the best and largest on the earth.  There you will find over half million square feet of exhibit space.  A life size dinosaur busting out of the museum exterior wall is sure to start the day off right. Other Museums that make top of the list to visit includes:  Port Discovery in Baltimore, Maryland.  From Pharaoh’s lost tomb to how to milk a cow, you find plenty to do.</p>
<p>Boston Children’s Museum in Massachusetts has been a world-class museum for over 90 years.  Offering the Construction Zone, children can jackhammer, walk on high beams, and ride a real Bobcat machine.  Can I do it too? There are many more you should check out if you ever are in there area.  Talk about a fun day for the kiddos.</p>
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		<title>Helping Children Appreciate Art</title>
		<link>http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/2012/05/uncategorized/helping-children-art/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 03:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will the last time you took your child to an art museum? Research has shown that children who are exposed to the arts at an early age have a tendency to excel throughout their educational careers. Making a few trips your local art museum this summer can make a big difference in your child&#8217;s life, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Will the last time you took your child to an art museum? Research has shown that children who are exposed to the arts at an early age have a tendency to excel throughout their educational careers.  Making a few trips your local art museum this summer can make a big difference in your child&#8217;s life, so why not take the time now to plan an art adventure?  Many are present throughout the country have special programs that are designed especially for children.  These programs are excellent way to help children get interested in the arts.</p>
<p>An art museum is excellent place to let your imagination run wild.  Asking your child what they see in a particular painting can open the door for day full of interesting conversation.  If your child shows artistic potential you may want to consider enrolling them in a summer art camp.  There many summer camps, some of which are free, to provide an excellent opportunity for children to explore their creative talents.  </p>
<p>In the camp that last all summer long seems like a bit of a push you could always just take one day to take in the full extent of everything that your local art museum has to offer.  Many art museums have art scavenger hunts to appeal to children.  If you contact your local art museum you can likely get a full list of all the activities that they have planned for children over the summer.  A trip to an art museum for a day is a great way to spend time with your family.  Not only is an excellent educational experience you might just find out that your child is a lot more creative than you ever thought possible.</p>
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		<title>3 Must-See Museums for Families to Explore</title>
		<link>http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/2012/02/uncategorized/3-museums-families-explore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know about the more famous museums in the United States, like the Smithsonian, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But did you know that there are hundreds of lesser known museums with amazing collections just waiting to be explored? Here are few of those great museums that we think you need to know [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know about the more famous museums in the United States, like the Smithsonian, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But did you know that there are hundreds of lesser known museums with amazing collections just waiting to be explored? Here are few of those great museums that we think you need to know about.</p>
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<p>1. City Museum, St. Louis – this one has something for everyone. Several of our friends who have vacationed in St. Louis have recommended this one as a must see. This museum features a 10-story spiral that you can climb through – it was once used to move inventory through a shoe factory. Slides are another popular attraction at this museum, too.</p>
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<p>2. National Museum of Health and Medicine, Washington, DC – this museum boasts an impressive collection of many artifacts, some dating back to the Civil War. One of the more popular exhibits is an extensive archive of items related to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, including the bullet that ended his life.</p>
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<p>3. The Tenement Museum, New York City – New York City has as rich history that is woven with the stories of those who immigrated to this country from other nations. This museum, located the Lower East Side in an apartment building over 150 years old, features guided tours that tell just a few of the stories of those who came here looking to live the American Dream. </p>
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<p>These are just a few of the many museums across the nation that are well worth the trip, and would enhance any vacation with the treasure trove of exhibits that they showcase.</p>
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		<title>Working in a Museum isn&#8217;t All Glamour and Fun</title>
		<link>http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/2011/11/quickest-pain-relief/working-museum-glamour-fun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since the movie &#8220;Night at the Museum&#8221; came out, everyone assumes that I have the coolest job ever. While curating a museum might not be quite as much fun as the character in the movie had, but I’m the first person to admit that it is a pretty sweet gig. Not only do I [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever since the movie &#8220;Night at the Museum&#8221; came out, everyone assumes that I have the coolest job ever. While curating a museum might not be quite as much fun as the character in the movie had, but I’m the first person to admit that it is a pretty sweet gig. Not only do I get to deal with all sorts of fascinating exhibits, but I’m also constantly meeting amazing people from all over the world.</p>
<p>The downside to my job is the fact that working in a museum is that it has taken quite a toll on my body. I don’t think the average person realizes just how physically demanding the job really is. There might be some curators that are able to get through the day without lifting, toting, and moving exhibits but I’m not one of them. I’m constantly handling all sorts of heavy things.</p>
<p>The constant lifting and carrying of heavy items, combined with being an athlete while I was in high school and college are things that my body is determined to make sure I never forget. There are some days when I am so stiff and sore, that I am actually worried I might not be able to make it into work. </p>
<p>It probably isn’t much of a surprise that I am on some various opiate pain killers that are supposed to help me manage my pain. While the pain killers are a great way to help me deal with the pain and get moving, they are also quite expensive. Health insurance covers some of it, but I still have to deal with the co-pay. </p>
<p>The way that I get a reduced price on the prescription <a href="http://www.tramadol.net/">Tramadol</a> that I now take on a regular basis is by ordering the drugs from an online pharmacy. The one that I use is approved by my insurance company and it has charges less if you have to <a href="http://www.tramadol.net/buy-flexeril/">buy Flexeril</a>, <a href="http://www.tramadol.net/buy-tamiflu/">Tamiflu</a>, or <a href="http://www.tramadol.net/buy-ultram/">Ultram</a>. My wife even uses the online pharmacy to refill her birth control subscription.</p>
<p>The way the online pharmacy works is quite easy. If you have ever been able to successfully order anything from an online store, you will be able to figure out how to <a href="http://www.tramadol.net/buy-fioricet/">buy Fioricet</a> or any other prescription you need to get filled. If you do run into any problems, or you just want to get the answers to your questions the customer service department is very helpful.</p>
<p>One of the things that I learned about dealing with online pharmacies was that it is really important to make sure that the one you are working with is legal. This really isn’t as tricky as you might think. The simplest way is to check with your health insurance company. They might not be able to tell you if the online pharmacy is real, but they will be able to tell you if they will pay for the prescriptions that are provided by the online pharmacy. In addition to checking with the health insurance company you should check with the Better Business Bureau and the FDA to learn about the authenticity of the online pharmacy.</p>
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		<title>The Distinctive Guggenheim</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No trip to New York City is complete until you have stopped by the Guggenheim. Not only is this museum full of some wonderful art that is the very highest quality, it is also an architectural marvel. The building first opened its doors to the public in 1959. As far as convenience goes, it doesn’t [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No trip to New York City is complete until you have stopped by the Guggenheim. Not only is this museum full of some wonderful art that is the very highest quality, it is also an architectural marvel. The building first opened its doors to the public in 1959.</p>
<p>As far as convenience goes, it doesn’t get much better than the Guggenheim. The art museum is located very close to Central Park and is the perfect place to while away a few pleasant hours.</p>
<p>Even if you aren’t an art fan, you should still plan a trip to the Guggenheim, you will be glad that you did. Instead of looking at the art exhibits, you will find yourself studying the building’s design. The thing that truly makes the Guggenheim fascinating is the design. The building is the brain child of Frank Lloyd Wright and is truly a one of a kind. Previous to the creation of the Guggenheim nearly all of the world’s buildings looked pretty much the same, they were a cubed shaped structure. The Guggenheim broke the mold. This building is cylindrical in shape. It is considered one of the most amazing architectural structures of the 20<sup>th</sup> century. Not only is the swirling design attractive on the outside, but the interior is done in such a way that it provides a great deal of natural lighting and wide open space that allows each museum piece to be properly displayed instead of being crammed together like many other art museums are forced to do.</p>
<p>The style and design of the Guggenheim is so distinctive, and so attractive, that the building has been used during the filming of many movies and television shows.</p>
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		<title>Selling Art at New York Street Fairs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is something about New York City that attracts artists, writers, and musicians by the droves. They go there with dreams of making it big. While only a few will find the huge, international success that they dream about, it is possible to be a successful New York artist even if your work is never [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is something about New York City that attracts artists, writers, and musicians by the droves. They go there with dreams of making it big. While only a few will find the huge, international success that they dream about, it is possible to be a successful New York artist even if your work is never displayed in a formal gallery.</p>
<p>The great thing about New York is that there is always something going on. Many artists have discovered that they are able to take advantage of the various street fairs and flea markets that are happening every single day in the city. Some are able to earn a living selling their art this way, while others simply find that it is an enjoyable way to earn some extra money to help them finance their hobby.</p>
<p>The one thing you should never assume when you are selling your work at a New York street fair is that you will be able to hide the money. These street fairs are very closely monitored and the government has a surprisingly accurate idea of just how much money vendors make at the sales. It is in your best interest to make sure that you are being honest on your tax records. You should also make sure that you keep very accurate records so that if there is a dispute, you will be able to take care of the problem quickly, and without racking up any costly fines.</p>
<p>Try to make sure that the art you are selling is good quality and also slightly different than the art your fellow vendors are selling. The people that come to these street fairs for the purposes of buying art are looking for unique pieces, the last thing they want is to find stall after stall of the same stuff.</p>
<p>Make sure that you always have plenty of business cards with you. You never know when you are going to meet up with a customer who is interested in making additional purchases and you want to make sure that they have a means of getting in touch with you.</p>
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		<title>Choosing a New York Art College</title>
		<link>http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/2011/07/college/choosing-a-new-york-art-college/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Art is an important part of the New York City lifestyle. The city has become a kind of Mecca for aspiring artists. Since drones of people come to the city with the hopes of creating and selling beautiful art, it is only natural that the city should also have an extremely high concentration of art [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Art is an important part of the New York City lifestyle. The city has become a kind of Mecca for aspiring artists. Since drones of people come to the city with the hopes of creating and selling beautiful art, it is only natural that the city should also have an extremely high concentration of art schools. There are some things that potential art students can do to help them pick the New York City art college that is going to be the best match for them.</p>
<p>By the time they are preparing for college, the student should have a basic idea of the mediums that they like to work with. Knowing the type of art they prefer will help them choose a school. For example a student who loves photography will be disappointed in the education they get at an art college that focuses on classic paintings.</p>
<p>Every art student want to think that they have what it take to make it big while also creating the kind of art that they love. Sadly, making a living from art is hard. In addition to looking at art schools that teach fun art classes, students should also look for art schools that also teach commercial art. Schools that also encourage students to take classes such as business or science in addition straight art courses are also a good idea. The students who graduate from these types of schools have already developed the skills they need to earn a living while they try to sell their art.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter how great an art school is, the student has to enjoy going there, or else they won’t be able to reap the full benefit of their education. Previous to enrolling in the school, students should visit the campus and meet with some of the professors, this meeting will help them decide if this is a place where they can picture themselves spending a the next few years of their life.</p>
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		<title>Preserving a Classic Game</title>
		<link>http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/2011/03/online-games/preserving-a-classic-game/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many relics that we preserve in this world.  Experts identify items with historical significance or artistic expertise and we preserve these classics in museums.  In today’s world, another classic has come to light and a lot of people are excited about it.  This classic is something we all remember from our childhoods and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many relics that we preserve in this world.  Experts identify items with historical significance or artistic expertise and we preserve these classics in museums.  In today’s world, another classic has come to light and a lot of people are excited about it.  This classic is something we all remember from our childhoods and now we can enjoy it as an adult.  It is the game of bingo.  The world welcomed bingo back through the internet about five years ago.</p>
<p>It all started when UK bingo sites started popping up on the internet.  No one knew how contagious the excitement would be, but soon there were hundreds of these gaming sites offering amazing prizes and huge sums of money as jackpots.  The internet has managed to preserve the old classic game of bingo while simultaneously reinventing it to offer a new twist of the game we all loved to play as children.</p>
<p>Today, you can play bingo and chat with people from around the world at the same time.  You can play different versions of the game ranging from very simple to very complex.  You can even play more than one card at a time to boost your odds of winning substantially.  Imagine how exciting it would be to win a million dollars just by playing a fun game online!  It is almost too good to be true, but it happens every single day.</p>
<p>For those who are new to bingo in its online format, there are several ways you can get started.  The first method is to read reviews that offer a detailed look at the various bingo sites available.  You can find out which sites offer the highest jackpots and lowest payouts from reading reviews.  You can also read about bingo on blogs and open forums to find out which sites are most reputable.  If you are a new bingo player, take a look at these links to get started:</p>
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		<title>A Priceless Timeless Masterpiece</title>
		<link>http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/2010/12/online-games/a-priceless-timeless-masterpiece/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are few things in this world that last through centuries of civilization.  People change and the technology we use continues to develop with each passing year.  There are only a few select traditions that can survive into a new century and continue to change according to technology.  Bingo is one of the priceless things [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are few things in this world that last through centuries of civilization.  People change and the technology we use continues to develop with each passing year.  There are only a few select traditions that can survive into a new century and continue to change according to technology.  Bingo is one of the priceless things that has somehow gotten passed along as a cherished tradition much like a beautiful piece of art work is handed down through a family from one generation to the next.</p>
<p>Bingo first started in the fifteenth century in Italy.  In the beginning, the game was played much differently, but the overall concept was the same.  People loved playing the simple game and it eventually migrated around Europe and then eventually made its way into the New World &#8211; the United States.  As time continued to pass, people started to play free bingo games<strong> </strong>at parties, social events, and even in schools.</p>
<p>Businesses popped up all over the world where people could play bingo in a competitive setting to win prizes or money.  Then as the internet became a sensation, bingo made its way online.  Now bingo no deposit<strong> </strong>sites are one of the most loved pastimes of people around the world.  There are hundreds of bingo sites devoted to bingo games and they are designed for people of all ages and all walks of life.</p>
<p>Games like 888 ladies<strong> </strong>draw in a crowd every day as they offer progressive jackpots and free sign up bonuses to new players.  Some people enjoy surfing the web and playing on a different site each day.  Others are fiercely devoted to the website of their choice, whether that is Posh Bingo or the popular Tombola Bingo.</p>
<p>No matter where you live, the internet gives you the opportunity to play the classic game.  It has been uniting people for centuries and today it is an even more incredible experience.  You can talk with people around the world and even make a large amount of money while playing the priceless timeless game that people have loved for years.  Bingo is truly a masterpiece that will continue to draw in new generations in the future.</p>
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		<title>Finding Top Web Designers You Can Trust</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working with a website designer can be an incredibly positive experience or it can be a nightmare.  It all depends on which design team you choose to work with.  When you want to create a website, the first step is locating top web designers you can trust.  Here are a few important things to look [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Working with a website designer can be an incredibly positive experience or it can be a nightmare.  It all depends on which design team you choose to work with.  When you want to create a website, the first step is locating top web designers you can trust.  Here are a few important things to look for when selecting a designer.</p>
<p>1. Experience</p>
<p>You do not want to hire a web designer that has no experience.  Check with <a href="http://www.madtowndesigns.com/chicago-web-design/">Chicago website designers</a><strong> </strong>and find out how many sites they have designed in the past.  Ask to see portfolios and request references.  Don’t be afraid to push for this information.  If a web development<strong> </strong>team is good, they will give it to you before you even ask.</p>
<p>2. SEO Knowledge</p>
<p>There is more to building a good website than simply adding visual appeal.  Find a web designer that understands the process of search engine optimization.  This SEO knowledge is what will ultimately drive traffic to your web site and increase your sales.  Without SEO, your website is basically pointless.  If you need professional SEO service, the internet<strong> </strong>is the place to look.  After all, a good SEO should appear at the top of search engine results<strong> </strong>if they know anything about getting a website to rank high in the search engines.</p>
<p>3. Compatibility</p>
<p>Another important thing to consider is how compatible you are with a designer.  If you spend time interviewing dozens of web designers, there is likely going to be at least one or two that you just do not like.  Sometimes it is a simple matter of personality clash.  Other times, you just have different styles or tastes for what a website should look like.  At the end of the day, you need to be comfortable with the person who is handling the development of your website.  The process can be long and you need someone you can work with over a long period of time.</p>
<p>By looking for these three important areas, you are certain to find a <a href="http://www.madtowndesigns.com/milwaukee-website-design/">web design Milwaukee WI</a><strong> </strong>team that you can trust.  If you are not near enough to Milwaukee to work with their professionals, consider an <a href="http://www.madtowndesigns.com/appleton-website-design/">Appleton website design</a> team.  They are also well known among designers as being cutting edge in the areas of search engine optimization and graphic design.</p>
<p>Was this article helpful?  Are you looking for web design help that is a little closer to home?  If you are looking for <a href="http://www.madtowndesigns.com/round-rock-website-design/">Round Rock website designers</a> or a team in the New York City area, you are sure to find many helpful resources if you use the internet to help you find the best web site designers to meet your needs.</p>
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		<title>Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Cigarettes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have probably spotted an ad about electronic cigarettes in the magazines or on television. The internet is full of information about these products, but most people still have a few questions. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about e-cigs. 1. Is it really a smoke free cigarette?  Yes! When you [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have probably spotted an ad about <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/">electronic cigarettes</a> in the magazines or on television. The internet is full of information about these products, but most people still have a few questions.  Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about e-cigs.</p>
<p>1. Is it really a smoke free cigarette?  Yes!  When you smoke an electronic cigarette, there is no smoke involved.  You won’t be exposed to any kind of harmful carcinogens or toxic chemicals that are present in cigarette smoke. Instead, you will inhale an odorless vapor mist that gives you the same sensation as smoking a traditional cigarette.  You can also use a <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/v2-cigs-coupon-codes">V2 Cigs coupon code</a> to offset the cost of the starter kit.</p>
<p>2. Are e-cigs more expensive?  No! This is one of the biggest myths about e-cigs that is circulating today.  People assume they are expensive, but they are actually much cheaper than traditional cigarettes in the long run.  Your initial purchase of the starter kit is the biggest cost involved.  After that, you only need to buy the refills for your cartomizer which are cheap when compared to the rising cost of a pack of regular cigarettes.  Try the <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/blu-cigs-discount-coupons-codes">Blu Cigs discount coupon</a> to make sure you get the best deal.</p>
<p>3. Do they taste bad?  Some people assume that these “fake cigarettes” are going to taste nasty and be an overall unpleasant experience.  According to e-cig reviews, this is far from true.  In fact, Green Smoke reviews show that one of the biggest reasons people like e-cigs is the option to get different flavored refills.  When you are smoking Blu e-cigs, you can get all kinds of flavors from Strawberry to Chocolate or Mocha.  When you use <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/the-safe-cig-discount-code">Safe Cig coupon code</a> the you will also feel good because you will be saving money.<a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/premium-e-cigarette-promo-codes"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/premium-e-cigarette-promo-codes"></a>4. Can you really smoke anywhere?<br />
One of the most common advertisement headlines that electric cigarettes affiliate programs use is “Smoke Anywhere!” This might sound too good to be true, but it is actually very accurate.  The electronic cigarette emits no second hand smoke, making it completely safe to smoke around other people.  It is odorless so it won’t offend people around you.  In fact, chances are good that they won’t even realize you are smoking since there is no flame and smoke.  People will especially like the saving that you get when you use the <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/premium-e-cigarette-promo-codes">Premium discount code</a> when purchasing the starter kit.</p>
<p>5. Where can I buy them?  You can buy the best e-cigs in a few places. You can buy over the internet and use the <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/esmoke-promo-codes">eSmoke coupon code</a> or the <a href="http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net/white-cloud-discount-code">White Cloud coupon code</a> depending on which brand you prefer. If you prefer to buy in a retail store, check your local smoker’s outlet.  The best choice is to shop online where you can get popular brands like the Smoke Tip e-cig for a deeply discounted price.</p>
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		<title>In New York City, museum explores scent as art form</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &#8211; The nose rarely figures in the sensory experience of a museum visitor. That is about to change at one New York City museum.The Center of Olfactory Art dedicated to scent as an art form was recently launched at the Museum of Arts and Design.&#8220;What we&#8217;re going to be able to do &#8230; [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><DIV><IMG style='padding:10px' align='left' src='http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/4d075cc7e6fc1.jpg' Height='425' Width='300' Title='' Alt=''/><DIV><P>NEW YORK &#8211; The nose rarely figures in the sensory experience of a museum visitor. That is about to change at one New York City museum.</P><P>The Center of Olfactory Art dedicated to scent as an art form was recently launched at the Museum of Arts and Design.</P><P>&#8220;What we&#8217;re going to be able to do &#8230; with the center is place scent directly in the mainstream of art history and demonstrate that it is the equal of paintings, sculpture, architecture and all other artistic media,&#8221; said Chandler Burr, the former fragrance critic of The New York Times whom the museum said it hired as its &#8211; and the nation&#8217;s &#8211; first curator of olfactory art.</P><P>More a curatorial department within the museum than a separate entity, the museum created the new center because &#8220;scent is a really interesting part of the world of design,&#8221; said museum director Holly Hotchner.</P><P>An appeal to the senses</P><P>It fits the institution&#8217;s DNA as a &#8220;sensuous, sensory-orientated museum&#8221; where patrons can touch and feel many of the objects. And, of course, smell is as much a part of the senses,&#8221; she added.</P><P>The center will present its first exhibition, &#8220;The Art of Scent, 1889-2011&#8243; next November, examining the reformulation and innovation of olfactory works by some of history&#8217;s best-known perfumers through 10 seminal scents.</P><P>An audio guide, narrated by Burr, will explain the context in which they were created. Each perfume will be identified only by artist and year to allow visitors to appreciate each as an independent work.</P><P>And don&#8217;t expect fancy fragrance bottles, brand perfumes, design graphics and packaging to be part of the exhibit.</P><P>Visitors to &#8220;The Art of Scent&#8221; will experience each fragrance along a 6-foot-wide path that will follow the curvature of the gallery wall where buttons on a specially-designed atomizing machine will release &#8220;the work of art.&#8221;</P><P>With the center&#8217;s launch, the MAD is the only museum to study fragrance as art. A museum in Grasse, France, focuses on the history of perfume and another perfume museum in Madrid &#8220;is entirely about bottles,&#8221; said Burr, who is also the scent editor at GQ magazine and the author of two books on scent.</P><P>Among the featured perfumes is &#8220;Jicky,&#8221; one of the first to use non-organic ingredients,and pave the way to the modern era of fragrances. Designed in 1889 by Aime Guerlain, Burr called it &#8220;the first work of modern perfume art &#8230; and the first major perfume to use synthetic molecules that freed the scent artist from nature.&#8221;</P><P>&#8220;Jicky is one of the great neoclassicist, romanticist works of olfactory art of the late 19th century,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It&#8217;s an expression in this artistic medium of exactly the same aesthetic concern and intellectual concern and the artistic style used by (Jean-Auguste-Dominique) Ingres in painting and used in music by (Frederic) Chopin.&#8221;</P><P>Creating art</P><P>Scent artists or perfumers, colloquially known as &#8220;The Nose,&#8221; are fragrance composers or painters. Among the masters featured in the exhibition will be Jean-Claude Ellena, whom Burr called &#8220;one of the most important artists alive in this medium.&#8221;</P><P>&#8220;He is intentionally wiping away any reference to nature, effacing and erasing natural landmarks. He is doing work that is cutting edge in it&#8217;s forcing us to experience and rethink works of oflactory art,&#8221; he added.</P><P>Other leading perfumers whose work will be shown include Olivier Cresp, the creator of &#8220;Angel,&#8221; and Alberto Morillas and Annie Buzantian whose &#8220;Pleasures&#8221; made the use of a carbon dioxide extraction that&#8217;s considered a major technological advance in the art of perfume-making.</P><P>A pivotal role of the center also will be to present public programs, including informal discussions with scent artists and perfume industry executives talking &#8220;about the tension between olfactory works of art and perfume as product,&#8221; said Burr.</P><P>Future shows will include a retrospective on Ellena&#8217;s work; a technology exhibit demonstrating the use of synthetic molecules in perfume making; one on the raw materials that constitute fragrances such as Ugandan vanilla and Peruvian pink peppercorn. Many of the exhibitions will travel to other museums, Burr said.</P><P>The new center also will have an artist in residence program in which perfumers will work and be observed in MAD&#8217;s artist studios creating new fragrances over a period of several months.</P><P>Because most people don&#8217;t associate perfume with art, Hotchner said, the center will introduce them to the creative work of &#8220;very serious, very talented and very sought-after designers who are artists who create scent &#8211; and have for hundreds of years.&#8221;</P></DIV><BR><SPAN STYLE='font-size:9;'><B>Source:</B><BR><A target=_blank href='http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_8d165d98-d115-5646-a6dd-6af89834b04f.html' rel=nofollow>http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_8d165d98-d115-5646-a6dd-6af89834b04f.html</A></SPAN></DIV></p>
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		<title>‘Herbert Katzman’s New York’ At Museum Of The City Of New York</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Brooklyn Bridge,&#8221; 1951&#8211;52, oil on canvas, 54 by 60 inches. Collection of the Katzman family. :The Museum of the City of New York&#8217;s exhibition &#8220;Glorious Sky: Herbert Katzman&#8217;s New York,&#8221; the first major museum retrospective of this Twentieth Century American expressionist painter, is on view through February 6. Born in Chicago, Katzman (1923&#8211;2004), rose to [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><DIV><IMG style='padding:10px' align='left' src='http://www.museumsatstonybrook.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2010-12-14__12-49-38Image1.gif' Height='270' Width='300' Title='' Alt='"Brooklyn Bridge,” 1951–52, oil on canvas, 54 by 60 inches. Collection of the Katzman family.'/><DIV><DIV> <DIV>&#8220;Brooklyn Bridge,&rdquo; 1951&ndash;52, oil on canvas, 54 by 60 inches. Collection of the Katzman family. </DIV></DIV><P>:The Museum of the City of New York&#8217;s exhibition &#8220;Glorious Sky: Herbert Katzman&#8217;s New York,&#8221; the first major museum retrospective of this Twentieth Century American expressionist painter, is on view through February 6. </P><P>Born in Chicago, Katzman (1923&ndash;2004), rose to prominence in the 1950s in New York, where he exhibited at the Downtown Gallery and in the landmark exhibition &#8220;Fifteen Americans&#8221; at the Museum of Modern Art. Through his early career, Katzman exhibited with such major Abstract Expressionists as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Clyfford Still, yet he remained committed to a figurative mode of painting, and most consistently, to depictions of New York City&#8217;s built environment. </P><P>&#8220;Glorious Sky&#8221; includes nearly 90 paintings and works on paper, featuring images of the city that, over the course of more than 50 years, became the artist&#8217;s enduring muse. The rivers, bays and bridges under New York&#8217;s changing skies became recurrent motifs in Katzman&#8217;s work, and New York landmarks were transformed through his pictorial technique into emotive images. </P><P>Katzman studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1946. Inspired by European expressionism, Katzman left Chicago for Paris, where he lived for three years supported in part by the GI Bill. It was in Paris that the artist absorbed firsthand the lessons of European Modernism, developing a hybrid style that combined representations of place with abstracted forms and brushwork. </P><P>Katzman returned to the United States in 1950 and settled in New York. Almost immediately his work came to the attention of Edith Halpert, owner of the prestigious Downtown Gallery. It was through Halpert&#8217;s contacts and an article in <I>Life </I>magazine that Katzman came to the attention of collectors and curators nationwide. Joseph Hirshhorn figured among the artist&#8217;s first patrons, and his work was acquired by major American museums, including MoMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others. </P><P>Among the most powerful works on view are large-scale drawings from his later career, and tiny, never-before-exhibited drawings, created at the end of his life. These exquisite drawings, made after September 11, 2001, are small &mdash; small enough to fit in the artist&#8217;s hand &mdash; with extraordinary detail depicting the view from Katzman&#8217;s studio overlooking the Hudson and the site of the former World Trade Center. Precious examples of the artist&#8217;s work, they were made when his deteriorating health forced him to give up working in oils. Katzman died in his studio on October 15, 2004, a drawing of New York Harbor on the table in front of him. </P><P>The Museum of the City of New York is at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. For more information, 212-534-1672 or <A  href="http://www.mcny.org/" rel=nofollow>http://www.mcny.org/</A> . </P></DIV><BR><SPAN STYLE='font-size:9;'><B>Source:</B><BR><A target=_blank href='http://antiquesandthearts.com/Antiques/TradeTalk/2010-12-14__12-49-38.html' rel=nofollow>http://antiquesandthearts.com/Antiques/TradeTalk/2010-12-14__12-49-38.html</A></SPAN></DIV></p>
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