When Octavio Esqueda was one year old, his little sister died. Over the next nine years, her mother suffered five miscarriages. He remained an only child. His parents had another daughter when he was nine, but she died several years later in a swimming pool accident. “My parents had extremely different experiences with the two deaths,” said Esqueda, who grew up in Mexico and now lives in Southern California. “The first one brought a lot of despair to my parents.” Between the deaths of their two daughters, Esqueda’s parents had left Catholicism and embraced evangelicalism. “The second (death) was obviously…
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Brianna Bogos, a student at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, is the winner of the award Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition 2023. Bogos pitched his business idea to a live panel of judges Jan. 28 during Rider University’s annual competition, earning him a four-year full scholarship to the University. “It takes a huge financial burden off my shoulders and allows me to focus on my studies and growing my business,” she says. “I am grateful for the opportunity to attend Rider without worrying about college costs or going into debt.” Bogos developed the idea for an…
In an exclusive meeting, former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, opened his Limassol residence for an official dinner, welcoming the Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Robert Menendez. President Christodoulides was also present at the event, which took place on Thursday evening at 9 p.m. local time. Menendez, currently in Cyprus for the World Congress of Cypriots in the Diaspora, arrived at the Anastasiades residence alongside his wife at 8:50 p.m. Prominent figures, including Speaker of the House of Representatives Anita Demetriou, Attorney General George Savides, Archbishop George and former Archbishop Demetrios Demetrios of…
The University of Arizona published the 2023 Annual Safety and Fire Safety Report last month, retailer campus crime statistics, ongoing efforts to increase campus safety, and resources available on campus, among others. THE Jeanne Cléry lawwhich makes it necessary to publish this ASR, “requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline policies and procedures they have in place to improve campus safety.» The AU ASR, developed by the AU Compliance Office and other partners, includes statistics from the past three years on reported crimes that took place on the AU campus and…
On November 9, Detroitisit will bring together urban planners, mobility innovators, community developers, neighborhood association leaders and design experts from the corporate, public, private and philanthropic sectors for the third annual Urban Design Summit sustainable focused on shaping the future of sustainable cities. Having focused on the built environment in 2021 and climate, energy and social justice in 2022, the mission of the 2023 Summit is to leverage the forward-looking mindset of applying critical thinking conceptually based on solutions to urban development, mobility, community engagement, and preparation for the circular economy. Supported by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of…
With the creation of an elevated oasis on the Greek Islands, Rosewood continues its thoughtful growth across EuropeHONG KONG, November 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Known in Greek mythology as the birthplace of both Europe and the thunder god Zeus, Ridge A captivating heritage has continued through the centuries. Today, the island’s crystal clear waters, stunning white pebble beaches and breathtaking mountain landscapes continue to enchant visitors with their timeless beauty and charm. Marking Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® entrance into Greece, the brand is wisely expanding with the introduction of Rosewood Blue Palace. A reincarnation of a beloved resort, Ridge The…
ArtMichael SlenskeLauren Quin, The gush2023. Courtesy of Blum & Poe.Do vultures have a bad reputation? Plutarch thought so. “Vultures are the most virtuous birds,” he wrote. “They don’t even attack the smallest living creature.” It could be argued that artists, by nature, are also vultures, consuming the carrion of human experience and spitting it out into the world for further examination. The Los Angeles-based painter Lauren Quin has been interested in vultures for years. Although her densely layered abstractions are certainly fodder for the culture vultures of the international art world (at 30, she already has several works in the…
Green Table Talk is a social justice podcast that offers unique perspectives on current issues and initiatives within our community. The podcast focuses on FGCU issues, locally and nationally, through co-hosts and guest speakers. Green Table Talk is managed by the Center for Multicultural and Leadership Development (MLD) and was revamped in February 2023. It originally began as an FGCU version of the titular Red Table Talk series. Co-hosts Evan Clemente and Andrea Toles record Mondays in the library’s audio production room and guest speakers from different organizations come on the show. The podcast is streamed on Spotify and episodes…
3D technologies are now used in a wide variety of fields, including 3D scanning3D modeling and automating revolutionize subtractive and additive production methods. An example is the experience of Giacomo Massari and Filippo Tincolini, founders of the companies ROBOTOR and TorArt, who used robotics combined with 3D scanning in the service of art and culture, or rather sculpture to be more precise. Their anthropomorphic robot is capable of reproducing in a short time, guaranteeing precision and detail, the greatest sculptures in history: Amore e Psiche, the Tersicore of Canova, the Arch of Palmyra and the bas-reliefs of the Parthenon are…
After a quarter of a century of construction, the Greek capital, Athens, is inaugurating on Thursday a museum honoring the legendary soprano Maria Callas, billed as the first of its kind in the world. Designed to mark the centenary of his birth, the museum features more than 1,300 exhibits, including Callas’ school notebook, inscribed books and scores, opera dresses and photographs, organizers said. “The great diva, Maria Callas, is going home,” Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said on Wednesday during a media tour of the scene, AFP reported. “We are very proud of this first museum that combines technology and lived…