April Katherman-Redgrave and her late husband, Mike, were teenagers when they first met. They later married and had two sons. Their small family was just perfect before the tragedy struck. When Mike, a San Jose police officer, was killed on duty in a motorcycle accident, April was utterly lost and heartbroken. Visiting the cemetery months after…
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Sacred Messengers: 10 Musical Instruments That Bring Us Closer to the Divine
April 13, 2022
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Traditionally, music is considered a celebration of the Divine, and musical instruments as the messengers—the sacred tools—relaying the Divine word. No matter what ethnicity or race, or what part of the world one may be from, everyone seems to understand the feelings that the universal language of music communicates. For instance, in ancient China—ages before the…
Mirabell Palace: An Understatement of Symmetry and Simplicity
April 12, 2022
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At more than 400 years old, the historic Mirabell Palace of Salzburg, Austria, has seen destruction and restoration, as a collection of influences and architects shaped it into the impressive structure that it is today. In the early 19th century, the palace was remodeled and restored in the Neoclassical style while the palace’s walls shelter…
Film Review: ‘All the Old Knives’: When Spies Mix Business With Love
R | 1hr 52min | Espionage Thriller, Drama | April 8, 2022 Leading man Chris Pine’s on fire this month, with “The Contractor” and “All the Old Knives” currently in theaters. In “Contractor” he’s a soldier, in “Knives” he’s a spy. Too bad he didn’t have two more movies out, playing a tinker and a tailor; that would a…
2022 BMW X3 M40i
The X3 M40i is powered by a TwinPower Turbo 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. It features Valvetronic variable valve control system, double VANOS variable camshaft control system, and high precision direct injection for optimized performance and efficiency. Engine power is harness through a standard 8-speed Sport Steptronic automatic transmission. This drivetrain…
Stray Dogs Know This Shop Prepares Free Meals, So They Wait Patiently for Their Turn
Gerardo Ortiz’s mother taught him to always help those most in need. So when a hungry, stray dog appeared at his restaurant, Ajilalo, one night hoping for a scrap of food, Ortiz did what many other people would not do. Instead of chasing her away, the young Peruvian gave the overjoyed dog a meal. Unsurprisingly, the…
‘The Ten Commandments’: At the Top of His Game: Cecil B. DeMille’s Triumph
“The Ten Commandments” (1956) has kept several generations of kids glued to the TV around Passover and Easter time, but Cecil B. DeMille’s epic is rarely taken seriously. Seen on a small screen, faded, panned and scanned, interrupted by toothpaste commercials, it can look pretty corny. But a 2010 restoration revealed the film to be,…
How an Imprisoned Alchemist Found the Secret of ‘White Gold’: Pure Porcelain
Chinese artisans had already been making porcelain for thousands of years when Venetian merchant Marco Polo first brought porcelain from China to Europe in the 14th century. Polo’s discovery started Europe’s enduring love of porcelain. European porcelain has a fascinating story to tell. “From functional pieces and decorative objects, to fine art and tableware, porcelain…
Once an Elegant Dancer, Rachael Bastick Finds Her Vocal Inspirations
Rachael Yu Ming Bastick is a dancer full of grace. In 2010, she placed first in the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition, becoming an exemplar in an art form that had quickly fascinated the world. Bastick became a principal dancer at the renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premiere music and classical Chinese dance…
Bringing the Natural World Indoors: How to Craft Your Way to Happiness
You may have noticed the recent movement toward huge picture windows and fancy bifold doors being fitted into people’s homes. Maybe you’re one of those people. Maybe your neighbors are (and you secretly envy them). What’s fueling this desire to install gigantic plates of glass in our walls? Simply put, it’s to bring the outside…
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