Monday, February 22, 2016

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Invention of Book Printing, plate 4

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Invention of Book Printing, plate 4

Jan Collaert I


Artist: Jan Collaert I (Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 15301581 Antwerp)

Artist: After Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus (Netherlandish, Bruges 15231605 Florence)

Publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 15371612 Antwerp)

Date: ca. 1600
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 10 5/8 7 7/8 in. (27 20 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
Accession Number: 34.30(5)

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Vocations: Building a Better Bidding War

Kyle Blaney is a logistics agent at Proxibid in Omaha, making sure online auctions go well, from posting photos for an inventory list to handling bidding for many buyers.









Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Snake Charmer at Tangier, Africa

Snake Charmer at Tangier, Africa

Louis Comfort Tiffany


Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, New York 1848-1933 New York)

Date: 1872
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 27 1/2 x 38 1/2 in. (69.9 x 97.8 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation, 1921
Accession Number: 21.170

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

University of Chicago to Get $50 Million From Venture Capitalist

In their latest donation to an educational institution, Michael Moritz and his wife, Harriet Heyman, are giving $50 million to the university.









Virtual Reality Companies Look to Science Fiction for Their Next Play

Science fiction is both shaping the language that virtual reality companies use to market the technology and defining long-term goals for developers.









Project Manager: Job Description & Average Salary

Discover more about the specific tasks that project managers are responsible for and the average salary that can be expected in such a position.

Monday, February 15, 2016

In a Turbulent Market, Hedge Fund Managers Spot an Opportunity

Some big-name managers are starting new hedge funds, sensing a chance to make big, bold bets on the volatility in stocks, bonds and commodities.









The Top 5 Small Cap Retail Stocks for 2016 (PLCE, FIVE)

Pay close attention to the performance charts for small-cap retail stocks for signals demonstrating strength despite a disappointing quarterly earnings report.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

How to Find Quality Stocks Amid the Wreckage

Finding companies with good earnings and hitting on all cylinders in this environment, although possible, is not easy.

Dance Moms' Maddie Ziegler Inspires Young Dancers in New Capezio Campaign Video

The teen dancer stars in the dance apparel company's new film #DanceInYou

Monday, February 8, 2016

Paul Aiken, Leader of Authors Guild, Dies at 56

Mr. Aiken fought for copyrights and royalties in the early days of the digital age, defending the principle that creators should be rewarded for their work..