The Museo Nacional D'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is currently showing an exhibition called The Mark of Courbet, which explores the impact of the painter Gustave Courbet.   It invites the public to learn about the Realism art movement spearheaded by the 19th century French painter, as well as discover how the trend came about.   The display will be available to view until July 24th 2011 and features a wide selection of Courbet's most acclaimed works, including several that have never been shown in the country before.   In a statement, the organisers remarked: "The ...

Bilbao's Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall will stage a Spanish production entitled La Cena de los Idiotas from August 19th to 24th.   The play is based on Le Diner de Cons, the acclaimed 1998 French film by Francis Veber that was recently remade in the US with Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in the lead roles.   Veber used his own theatrical material for the movie.   La Cena de los Idiotas sees comedians Josema Yuste, Agustin Jimenez and Feliz Alvarez deliver a hilarious adaptation of the script, which offers a witty and insightful criticism of modern society.   The ...

People have different reasons for renting an exotic car like a Ferrari or Lamborghini. But Chimera Exotics, a Los Angeles exotic car rental agency, knows the five reasons that are the most common. Here are the top five motivations to rent an exotic car in Los Angeles. Touring L.A.: Frequently people want an exotic car rental in Los Angeles so they can see the sights. "Los Angeles is a driving town," explains Mark Chahal, owner of Chimera Exotics, where customers may rent cars in Los Angeles. "A lot of best sights can only be viewed by car. L.A. has lots ...

The Ngong Ping 360 Shaolin Kung Fu Showcase will be performed in Hong Kong throughout July and August.   It takes place at the Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island, where a group of trained martial artists will show off their stunning acrobatic moves and help visitors to try the techniques for themselves.   Each day, there will be a performance from 12:30 to 13:00 local time, followed by a photo-taking opportunity.   The experts will carry out complex and visually incredible moves such as overhead kicks and 'praying mantis fists', according to the organisers.   In ...

Jom Improv Comedy with AIIA sees a group of entertainers showing off their quick wit and eagerness to make people laugh.   Running from July 13th to 17th at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre's (KLPAC's) Pentas 2 venue, the show offers a combination of hilarious games and challenges.   Malik Taufiq, Amelia Chen and Ashraf Zain are among the ensemble cast in the production.   "You'll find yourself in stitches from the comedic antics of these young madcap performers. Completely unscripted, dangerous and heartfelt, anything and everything can happen," ...

Seoul Land is hosting a series of Water Wars over the next two months for people who want to cool down in the summer heat and have fun at the same time. There are four different types of battles offered until August 28th and the water guns can be rented from the theme park. Water Wars is split into episodes, with the first one being a Star Wars-themed occasion that sees a huge group of performers dressed as Darth Vader take on visitors. There will be an extra parade vehicle spurting water at everyone to add to the mayhem. Episode two is Water Survival, which ...

The new highway which is to be named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed has cost in the region of $436 million and as it nears completion will consist of three lanes on each side with a speed limit of 120 km/h. The road starts at Al Nujiamat by the entrance to Fujairah city and then runs for 45km to Sharjah-Kalba in the Maleha area. Originally the road was planned to be finished by the end of 2010 but the construction has been delayed due to the difficulty of having to pass through the mountainous regions which have caused a number of technical problems. Anyone staying ...

Ventana Research today is announcing that the 2011 Leadership Awards are open for submissions. These prestigious annual awards recognize organizations and individuals that have achieved notable success in business. These fifth annual Leadership Awards once again will acknowledge significant accomplishments in using people, processes, information and technology and applying best practices to attain superior performance. They recognize business pioneers and leaders - organizations and individuals that exemplify the understanding that the successful management of their processes ...

The Dresden City Festival is the largest of its kind in Eastern Germany and each year focuses on a particular theme which the performances are then based on. For 2011 the theme is 'Encounter Cultures' and the city's international residents will be presenting the performance arts that their countries are famous for. The schedule is set to include live music concerts of Irish folk, reggae, gospel choirs, salsa and the mambo. Theatrical productions of famous plays incorporating national costumes and artistry will be another feature and visitors can enjoy sampling the delicacies ...

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum; this causes the supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged it creates a deeper pocket around the tooth. Once someone has periodontal disease it's not reversible, but can be controlled with proper maintenance. This is why it's so important to focus on healthy dental habits; it's much easier to prevent gum disease than to live with it. Dr. Sherzoy strongly believes that being treated at once for bleeding gum disease is a smart way to ...

Leading refractive surgeon and researcher Dr. David Schanzlin at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center (www.shileyeyelasik.com) has observed an increase in the number of women and men choosing LASIK eye surgery in San Diego. This popular procedure can correct some of the most common refractive problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. "In San Diego, LASIK technology has advanced to the point where we can now tailor our procedures to accommodate individual needs and provide the best possible result," says Dr. Schanzlin, who serves as Professor ...

Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat (www.advancedentdenver.com) is excited to be a part of the technological advancements that have contributed to the recent improvement in the quality of hearing aids. Dr. Michael R. Menachof, a Colorado allergy and asthma and hearing specialist and board-certified ENT doctor, says that hearing aid technology is better than ever. Advancements in hearing aid technology provide people with a number of benefits, including the ability of this small device to solve a greater range of problems. "I'm thrilled to tell people that recent advancements ...

In celebration of the Independence Day holiday, eLearners.com announced today that it has made a mini-guide available to students considering a criminal justice degree. For those interested in patriotic careers, criminal justice jobs offer an opportunity to serve and protect the communities in which they live, while also advancing a rewarding career. The eLearners.com Criminal Justice Mini-Guide provides detailed information about this competitive field, such as education expected, benefits, possible employers and types of positions graduates can apply for. Potential ...

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) is pleased to announce it's 2011/2012 City Flex Recital Series featuring exceptional artists at community venues throughout the city. These world-class performers can be enjoyed at affordable prices. Praised by The Wall Street Journal as "a most mature and sensitive pianist," Chinese-born pianist, Di Wu, continues to build her reputation as an elegant and exciting musician. Her PCMS debut at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 at 3pm features French masterpieces by Debussy and Ravel and ...

Carbon paper is still a very popular item. For instance pen and pencil carbon can be used to make a second copy of forms on the fly. When you are out in the field and don't have a copy machine, just insert a piece of carbon between your forms and the the information is transfered to the second copy. It is also an economical way to save money on forms. The same carbon can be used over and over again, between forms. This feature is great for delivery drivers or sales people who need to make a duplicate or triplicate copy of a manifest, or order forms. Many third world countries ...

The doctors at Dermatology Specialists, Inc. (www.dermspec.com) recently announced their summer specials, including savings on a variety of treatments and products, such as laser hair removal for their Temecula, San Diego, and Riverside area patients. One of the largest dermatology centers in San Diego and Riverside Counties, the Dermatology Specialists practice offers a diversity of training and experience, with 7 dermatologists on staff. Dr. David Wolf, who specializes in cosmetic dermatology, noted that in addition to clinical procedures, the practice features other ...

The July 11th auction will consist of over 400 lots from estates in the greater New York area including a 510 Park Avenue apartment designed by Karl Springer, also East 58th St. and East Village apartments, Manhattan; plus homes in Larchmont, Scarsdale and Rye, NY, and Greenwich and Stamford, CT. FINE ART in this auction includes 2 Old Master O/C landscapes, American works by William Glackens, Victor C. Anderson, Alson Clark, Isaac Holtz, 5 works by Eugene Speicher, 3 acrylics by George Green, and others; European works by George Lucas, Constant Troyon, Luigi Amato, ...

miniature components for more than 50 years, continues their commitment to providing finishing processes that can significantly improve the performance of microparts. Brett Harman, president of Bigelow Components Corporation, stated, "More than once we have received a call regarding a part that was manufactured elsewhere and now needs to be 'redone' because of poor or inadequate finishing. The smallest flaw can have a negative impact on the performance of a micropart -- particularly in components used in medical, electronic, telecommunications, automotive or aeronautical ...

Starlight Networks LLC has launched the first ever group buying service dedicated solely to the igaming industry. GambleGang.com is similar to the group buying model used by Groupon, but is focused exclusively on online gaming. The GambleGang.com igaming group buy service has grown out of a large and successful gaming affiliate network. Gamble Gang will use its strengths in e-gaming marketing and relationships with casino, poker and sportsbetting sites to bring online gamblers the best possible group buying deals. "Groupon and other group discount networks have ...

Wind farms in China and small-scale solar panels on rooftops in Europe were largely responsible for last year's 32% rise in green energy investments worldwide according to the latest annual report on renewable energy investment trends issued by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Last year, investors pumped a record $211 billion into renewables -- about one-third more than the $160 billion invested in 2009, and a 540% rise since 2004. For the first time, developing economies overtook developed ones in terms of "financial new investment"--spending on utility-scale ...

For the first time, all species of scombrids (tunas, bonitos, mackerels and Spanish mackerels) and billfishes (swordfish and marlins) have been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. Of the 61 known species, seven are classified in a threatened category, being at serious risk of extinction. Four species are listed as Near Threatened and nearly two-thirds have been placed in the Least Concern category. The results show that the situation is particularly serious for tunas. Five of the eight species of tuna are in the threatened or Near Threatened IUCN Red ...

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is also one of the cheapest places to gain the qualifications worldwide and is to be led by Camille Lemmens who has been recognised by PADI as being among the top instructors within the organisation. The programme schedule will be split into two areas of study; the first being the Assistant Instructor (AI) where students will be guided through the principles needed to help out on certain dives. There'll then be a one day break before the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) stage which covers areas such as performing rescue ...

(Toronto – July 8, 2011) – For the first time since stem cells were discovered here 50 years ago, scientists have isolated a human blood stem cell in its purest form – as a single stem cell capable of regenerating the entire blood system. This breakthrough opens the door to harnessing the power of these life-producing cells to treat cancer and other debilitating diseases more effectively. The research is published today in Science (http://www.sciencemag.org/lookup/doi/10.1126/science.1201219). "This discovery means we now have an increasingly detailed road map of the ...

ESA's Herschel Space Observatory is helping unravel the mystery of where cosmic dust comes from. Thanks to the resolution and sensitivity of Herschel, astronomers have been able to detect cosmic dust from a supernovae, adding weight to the theory that these cosmic fireworks are responsible for its creation. The origin of the dust is important because it plays a crucial role in the formation of stars, particularly billions of years ago when star formation was at its peak. Galaxies like our own Milky Way are not simply collections of stars, but also contain clouds of ...

To celebrate the fact that the Olympic Games get underway in 12 months, London is hosting Open Weekend, a packed programme of cultural and sporting events that aims to draw attention to the London 2012 Festival, an arts extravaganza running parallel to the games. The event is now in its fourth year, with some 2.4 million people participating across the UK from July 22nd-24th. Events will include the intriguing Search Party adventure in East London, the Portavilion Floating Cinema running through the Olympic Park waterways and free running training for children at ...