Sep 8

Mother Teresa in India

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Mother Teresa of Calcutta is one of the most recognized and respected names in the world. Her life investment serving the needs of others exceeds the generosity and care of most individuals. She was born in 1910 in what is now Skopje, a Republic of Macedonia. Due to her extensive work and founding of Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, that is the place to which she is most commonly associated. And she did have Indian citizenship, though she was Albanian. She was also a Catholic nun. Most people throughout the world are familiar with her work and charity services, and certainly the guests staying in a palace hotel India, will certainly be aware of this remarkable woman and her life’s work. Her efforts extended to crisis situations, and she became well known for rescuing children and young hospital patients from war and violence torn areas.

Mother Teresa’s extensive life work spanned a remarkable 45 years, during which time she was completely devoted to the ministering to the sick, poor, dying, homeless and orphaned. She initiated the organization known as the Missionaries of Charity and also lead its expansion across India and into other countries. As early as the 1970s she had gained an international reputation as a great humanitarian. This is partly due to a documentary that was made about her by Malcolm Muggeridge. This led to a book, Something Beautiful for God, based on the documentary that was published and read throughout the world. In 1979 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the following year she received the Bharat Ratna, which is India’s highest award giving to citizens. By the time of Mother Teresa’s death in Calcutta in September of 1997, the Missionaries of Charity was operating in 123 countries, with 610 missions. After her death, she was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

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Sep 8

Next Day Blinds Provide Both Style and Privacy

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Quite often, windows are not seen as decorative center pieces, however with the proper treatments from the variety of options offered by Next Day Blinds, the window just may find itself becoming the focal point of any room in the house. Windows in the city, and now even in the suburbs can create many an awkward situation. In cities such as New York or Chicago, when apartments are stacked right up next to each other, quite often one may find themselves staring straight at their neighbors.

Once while visiting a friend on the Upper East Side of New York, I was brushing my teeth at the kitchen sink, as there was no sink in the tiny bathroom. I looked up, with the toothbrush in my mouth, only to see my friend’s neighbor walking through his kitchen in his underwear. The thing is, if I could see him without his knowledge, who could see me without mine? Custom shades and blinds can prevent this unintentional invasion of privacy. There are many options when considering the window treatments of one’s home, not only for the purpose of privacy, but decorative purposes as well.

Next Day Blinds offer many styles, and many colors and design options, from crisp solids to funky and stylish patterns, they have it all. They can brighten up a dark room, and give accents to furniture, pillows and other fabrics used in decorating. Bulky and dark curtains are out, stylistically speaking. They darken a room and make all seem heavy. They can impair one’s view, while blinds offer the privacy, but with the option of adjustments so that one may still see out, or let the light in. Another aspect to consider is the texture. Plastic blinds may be inexpensive, but face it, they look inexpensive. One may spend just as little on a bamboo or Venetian shade, but the visual that is created by the natural materials serves to create the impression and the look of the natural, more enduring world.

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Sep 8

Myron Beasley in Atlanta

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First-time visitors here will know immediately that our luxury Atlanta hotels offer a sumptuous blend of innovation and tradition. We offer the latest in world technologies and amenities, to keep you connected to the world outside. We also offer a gorgeous sense of hospitality and pure Southern charm, so that you can feel like escaping into total comfort and relaxation. We specialize in the rejuvenation of our guests, so that you might experience all this magnificent city has to offer with fresh eyes. We are proud to serve the best in international cuisine, prepared by chefs who are well-versed in the latest techniques as well as classical cooking styles that have been perfected by time. Atlanta is a place of style and poise, and our hotels are selected to match this sensibility and offer you an experience in accommodation that will be remembered for many years to come.

Atlanta is an incredible hub of culture and commerce in the world. As a city, there is a stunning range of attractions and events that will please visitors of all ages. It attracts some of the best minds in the world, drawn by its magnetic appeal in the world of business and the arts. There is a certain energy to Atlanta that is rather infectious and mysterious at the same time. It is one of the most exciting places to live for young people in the U.S., with a vibrant urban culture that has a long and complicated history. One of the most interesting teachers, and students, of local African-American culture is scholar Myron Beasley.

He now teaches around the world, having recently finished a short stint in Berlin, before heading to Haiti to work on his Ghetto Biennale. His projects are very exciting, and fascinating. He has worked locally with theater companies and schools, lecturing and presenting on traditional African storytelling and African aesthetics. He also works on issues relating to food and cultural identity, and is one of the liveliest intellectuals around. His work is extremely interesting in drawing connections to local histories in Atlanta.

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