AccuWeather has an interesting system called RealFeel. For example, today is 22ºF, but when you step outside, you cant help scream "Shit, its cold!". Accourding to the AccuWeathers RealFeel system (which I assume <a title="https://www.experts123.com/q/how-does-the-patented-accuweather-realfeel-temperature-work.html" href="https://www.experts123.com/q/how-does-the-patented-accuweather-realfeel-temperature-work.html" target="_blank">takes into account more than just humidity</a>, like wind), it feels like 10ºF. What it does not take into account is if you forgot your hat, scarf, or gloves (then you are lost, even if you wear UniQlos HeatTech undies) 😉

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My friend Victoria Contreras is a real Renaissance artist, what we would call today a hacker artist: one that explores different media, different methods, different interest, in a bold, almost childishly uninhibited playful way. While the influences are obvious, and not everything is on the same level (as is always the case in those who try it all), this is what I would call “a case of interesting people”. See for yourself.

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Today, at the gym`s lobby/reception area, a man was sitting waiting for his wife to come out of yoga class. When she does, he gets up to greet her, feels dizzy, and passes out, falling to the ground, and hitting his face on the floor. Two men who were on their way out, walk over this man. They do not bother-care-ask what`s wrong. They do not offer assistance. Finally, his wife (who witnessed the whole episode, paralyzed in fear) reacts, wakes him up, and makes sure his eye socket bleeding is not too profuse.

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Random things seen in NY this past week: A “horsehead” in the NY subway. What I love (and sometimes hate) about NY: nobody turned, laughed, commented, got scared, pointed a finger… this is life as usual here. “The Crazy Piano Guy” is Colin Huggins, a piano player that takes his piano to Madison Square Park and performs in public for free. Awesome. Not only the latest Ferrari, Maserati… once in a while you get to see cool vehicles as well 😉

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Seeing certain color combinations, associations are sure to fly into anybody`s minds. Usually, red and yellow will bring to mind things like flags (of Spain, Catalonia-Valencia, R, Security, and adding some shapes you could even think of Macedonia or China). Beyond flags, Axomil, sunset, fire, peppers,tullips, ballons, ketchup and mustard, Flash, soccer referee cards, Superman… there are SO many options. But when you consider the hue, tone, context, memory, and further additional information, then those options start to get reduced.

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Jorge Cortell

My blog in English

Senior Advisor, Health and Life Sciences at Harvard University Innovation Laboratories - Advisor at NLC

Cambridge, MA (USA)