Art Basel Miami: Five Must-See Events in Miami

Art Basel, one of the biggest art festivals in America, is coming to Miami this weekend. From December 3-6, America’s favorite Ed Hardy-clad party town will be transformed into a center of contemporary artists, with over 600 artists coming together and countless visitors to appreciate their work. Brooklyn-based media collective group, the Well Dressed Refugees, will be performing and immersing themselves in the festivities. They have submitted their top five activities for Art Basel Miami 2009:
1. The Fontainebleu Hotel Pool (4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach)
The historic hotel has recently undergone a $1 billion renovation. Plan to walk quickly through… Continue reading

Celebrity Dating: How To Make It Happen To You

We all wonder how it happens; the random cocktail waitress or girl hanging out at Union Square ends up dating George Clooney or Matt Damon. It might be because celebs get sick of double-star status, the “scene,” or career competition, but either way, real person and celebrity dating happens. Which means it could happen to you; dating the guy you’ve had plastered on your wall for years. Following is a step-by-step guide to get you dating down the red carpet; next thing you know you’ll be more stocked with more information about fame than Heidi and Spencer, and living… Continue reading

Explore The Science Of Familiar Things — And Discover The ‘Joy Of Chemistry’

If you’re like most people, you probably think chemistry is too difficult to bother with outside of school and too clinical to be any fun. But chemistry offers a magic and elegance to behold: from the fascination of fall foliage and fireworks to the fundamentals of digestion (as when good pizza goes bad!) there is a true ‘joy’ in chemistry. Cathy Cobb and Monty L. Fetterolf, both professional chemists and experienced educators, challenge the perception of chemistry as ‘too difficult’ and illustrate its concepts in terms of everyday experience, using familiar materials, in “The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science… Continue reading

Eradicating MRSA With New Plasma Technology

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) and other drug-resistant bacteria could face annihilation as low-temperature plasma prototype devices have been developed to offer safe, quick, easy and unfailing bactericidal cocktails.

Two prototype devices have been developed: one for efficient disinfection of healthy skin (e.g. hands and feet) in hospitals and public spaces where bacteria can pose a lethal threat; and another to shoot bacteria-killing agents into infested chronic wounds and enable a quicker healing process.

Two papers published Thursday 26 November, as part of a selection of papers on Plasma Medicine in New Journal of Physics (co-owned by the Institute… Continue reading

Customised HIV treatment closer to reality

Scientists from McGill University have come up with an innovative, customised HIV treatment that has proved to be more effective against the
virus than the anti-retroviral cocktails currently used.

The new therapy developed by Dr. J-P. Routy of McGill University and Dr. R. Sékaly from the Université de Montréal has successfully passed its first clinical trial.

It uses dendritic cells, which are removed from each HIV-infected patient and subsequently multiplied in-vitro. “This is a vaccine made for the individual patient – an “haute couture” therapy, instead of an off-the-rack treatment,” said Dr Routy.

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Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, and More at the New York City Ballet: Best Dressed

Some events have just what it takes when it comes to the perfect blend of fun and seriousness. Last night’s opening of the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center celebrated the opening of the season for the heralded ballet company, but the cultural occasion didn’t stop the guests from having fun.
Natalie Portman (above) wore a feminine, celestial dress.

Catherine Malandrino in a dress of her own design.

Candace Bushnell wearing a Gothic-inspired pendant.

Erin Fetherston in a dress of her own design.

Sarah Sophie Flicker in a flirtatious retro number.

Mila Kunis wears a boyfriend blazer with her cocktail dress.

Elise Overland and Diana… Continue reading

Cocktail Ring: Add Some Edge to Your Holiday Party

Object Of Desire

Mawi claw set crystal ring, $352, at farfetch.com

Reason #1

This spectacular cocktail ring could be the next conversation piece at your upcoming holiday party.

Reason #2

Stay stylish with the trend of large, costume-inspired jewelry still being featured on the runways that count.

Reason #3

Start or add to your collection of unique baubles; we have never seen a ring quite like this one before, so you can rest assured you will stand out with this piece.

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Cocktail Recipes: Try A Delicious Dessert Drink

After Thanksgiving dinner you’ll want to unwind with a yummy dessert cocktail. Making a drink happens to be a lot easier (and faster) than baking up a batch of cookies or a cake, and obviously has different after affects. Cookies and cake will make you feel bashfully bloated, while a cocktail tends to make you feel chipper and chatty.
First, you’ll need the perfect cocktail glass, depending on if your drink calls for a tumbler, rocks, or martini glass. You’ll also need a cocktail shaker and strainer.
Preparation for all of the drinks you’re going to make below is as follows:
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