Vivian Narvaez

Self-taught artist whose works are influenced by her Cuban roots | Interested in interior décor, books, nature, history, science, research, technology

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Russia
The Russian Army's Super 'Gun' Is a City Destroyer
defensemaven.io - Warrior Maven
Watch Video Above: Debate Rages About Sub-Launched, Low-Yield Nuclear Weapon Self-propelled heavy mortar carriers are ubiquitous in modern mechanized …
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Happiness
Happiness
erickimphotography.com
Happiness is the body communicating to your mind that you’re physically/physiologically strong and powerful. For example, I am happy when I am lifting …
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Grammar
OMG! How textspeak 'seriously harms teenagers' ability to develop language and grammar skills'
dailymail.co.uk - Julie Henry
Textspeak is seriously harming teenagers’ ability to develop language and grammar skills, experts warned last night. The growing influence of text …
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Marijuana
California Prisoners Can Have Marijuana In Their Cells, Court Rules, They Just Can’t Smoke It Or Eat It
The Inquisitr - Aaron Homer
California legislators forgot to include language about prisoners when it legalized recreational marijuana. Inmates in California prisons can possess …
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Etymology
8 Obscure Words for Sleepy Times : Somnolent
merriam-webster.com
noun 1 a : drowsiness usually demonstrated by yawns b : dullness, sluggishness 2 : the act of gaping or yawning "I'm not tired!" protests the child, at …
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Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog breed in threat of extinction, Kennel Club warns
mirror.co.uk - Stian Alexander
The popular 'Dulux' dog has been added to the Kennel Club's 'At Watch' list for the first time ever The Old English Sheepdog faces extinction, the …
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Human Interest
The Tongue Map You Learned in School Is All Wrong
curiosity.com - Mae Rice
In grade school, you may have learned that specific zones of the tongue taste specific flavors. The very tip, for instance, tastes sweetness, and the …
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Medicine
Former Smokers: What's Your Risk for Lung Cancer?
hopkinsmedicine.org
Recently, electronic cigarettes have become more popular. These devices deliver a mist of nicotine, liquid and other chemicals and flavorings which …
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Medicine
Kidney Stones: What you need to know
bcm.edu - Cameron Shih 713-798-4710Houston, TX - Jun 12, 2019
Roughly half a million people – both men and women – will head to the emergency room this year for issues related to kidney stones. A Baylor College …
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Plastic
A Plague of Plastics
nwf.org
From the Arctic to Antarctica, ocean debris is killing marine wildlife—but we still have the power to stop plastic pollution. This albatross carcass …
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Florida
Heat Waves Could Kill Thousands in U.S. Cities
nbcmiami.com
If global warming sometimes seems like a distant or abstract threat, new research casts the phenomenon in stark, life-or-death terms. It predicts …
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Human Interest
Dads-to-Be Experience Hormonal Changes, Too
curiosity.com - Ashley Hamer
Becoming pregnant completely transforms a woman's body. Hormonal changes alter everything from her hunger levels to the flexibility of her joints. …
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Human Interest
Scientists Recovered DNA from 10,000-Year-Old Chewing Gum
curiosity.com - Jan Hoole for The Conversation
Chewing gum may seem like a modern habit but that's apparently not quite the case. Scientists have recovered DNA that is nearly 10,000 years old from …
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Berkshire Hathaway
The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio: All 48 Buffett Stocks
kiplinger.com - Dan Burrows
When folks think of the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) portfolio and its collection of holdings, most of which were selected by Chairman and CEO Warren …
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Military
4 Navy Blue Decor Ideas That Are Far from Boring
domino.com - By Elly Leavitt
Navy blue is the celebrity du jour in the design world. The classic hue is in the middle of a renaissance, with PPG Paint naming it its 2020 color of …
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Lifestyle
13 Modern Chaise Lounges I’d Love to Elegantly Sprawl On
domino.com - By Rebecca Deczynski
I identify as a lady of luxury, but unfortunately, my lifestyle does not always match up to my leisurely aspirations. My itty-bitty Brooklyn …
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Lifestyle
5 Fall Wedding Flowers and Design Tips That Will Make Your Bouquet Stand Out
domino.com - By Kelly Dawson
There’s a certain intimacy to a fall wedding. Following the frenzy of summer nuptials, an autumn “I do” seems to carry a much-needed atmosphere of …
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Lifestyle
9 Eco-Friendly Products Your Kitchen Needs ASAP
domino.com - By Elly Leavitt
You’ve ordered reusable straws. You’ve stopped relying on K-Cups for your morning brew. You’ve relegated Ziploc baggies to the same vault of relics …
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Solo Arquitetos builds Brazilian holiday home Casa do Lago using reclaimed bricks and local stones
dezeen.com - James Brillon
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Books
The Search for What Makes Us Human: The Killer Ape Account of the Mid-20th Century
lareviewofbooks.org - By Melinda Baldwin
SPEND SOME TIME thinking about human nature and you’ll inevitably end up grappling with contradictory evidence for what makes us tick. On the one …
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Home
Real Estate Agents Say All The Best Laundry Rooms Have These 5 Things in Common
apartmenttherapy.com - Brittany Anas
Aside from “washer and dryer included,” what else should homebuyers keep in mind when it comes to this functional space?
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Shopping
Night Sky “Galaxy” Flowers Will Make Your Yard Feel Out of This World
apartmenttherapy.com - Elizabeth Entenman
You’ve mastered how to keep houseplants alive and how to grow a flower garden. If you’re ready to level up to your next gardening challenge, we have …
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Employment
Companies Are Offering Employees Paid “Pawternity Leave” to Bond with Their New Furry Friends
apartmenttherapy.com - Elizabeth Entenman
These days, in order to stay competitive, companies offer more and more benefits that aim to help employees maintain a good work-life balance. From …
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Greenhouses
Amazon Is Selling a Portable Greenhouse for Less Than $40
apartmenttherapy.com - Elizabeth Entenman
Once upon a time, a greenhouse was something you could only find at a professional nursery. But that’s completely changing. More and more people are …
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Culture
New York City And The Strand Bookstore Are Not On The Same Page
NPR - Scott Simon
The Strand Bookstore, a New York City icon that is home to 2.5 million books and 92 years of storefront history, was commemorated by the city and chosen as a historic city landmark this week. Nancy Bass
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Periodic Table
Learn all about the 118 combinations of protons, neutrons and electrons that make up our world.
discovermagazine.com
Whether hung on classroom walls, put up in dorm rooms or screen-printed on T-shirts, the periodic table of elements screams, “Science!” like no other …
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The Physics of Death (and What Happens to Your Energy When You Die)
futurism.com - Jaime Trosper
The Energy in You Even though it’s an inexorable part of life, for many people, death — or at least the thought of ceasing to exist forever — can be a …
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How to be productive according to ancient philosophy
Ladders - Darius Foroux
It’s time to say “Yes” to a life of productivity that will bring you a better health, wealth, and more inner satisfaction. Improving productivity has …
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Juul
Juul faces House investigation over teen e-cigarette use
Engadget - Jon Fingas
Juul is facing even more heat over concerns that it's contributing to teen vaping. The House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy has opened an investigation into the "youth e-cigarette epidemic"
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Technology
Hackers behind the world’s deadliest code are probing US power firms
MIT Technology Review - Martin Giles
A group called Xenotime, which began by targeting oil and gas facilities in the Middle East, now has electrical utilities in the US and Asia in its …