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TWELVE HOTEL

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TWELVE is the premier all-suite boutique hotel in the heart of ATLANTIC STATION®, where you will find fantastic shopping, legendary dining and great entertainment options right outside the door. Its chic, contemporary décor, midtown Atlanta setting and unsurpassed amenities give guests a sophisticated urban experience. We spent a wonderul week-end there. If you live in Atlanta you should go too. And since you're there have dinner at the LOBBY.

Rampant consumerism erodes us

An epidemic of mindless consumerism is sweeping the world with the compulsive pursuit of money and possessions making people richer but sadder. "We have become addicted to having rather than being and confusing our needs with our wants" Studies in lots of different nations show that if you place high value on those things, you are more likely to suffer depression, anxiety, addictions and personality disorders. People in English-speaking nations are twice as likely to be mentally ill as people living in mainland western European nations. Always wanting bigger and better is an emotional cul de sac... Read more here I loved this article on Yahoo! It's confirming an observation that I've made in the past few years. Thank you British comrades!

Birds by Hans Godo Fräbel

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Birds by internationally acclaimed artist and Atlanta resident Hans Godo Fräbel . Visit his studio site for more of his work.

Cattleya Orchids Studies

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Orchid Daze with Fräbel: Glass Impressions This event is the inspiration behind my piece. Go visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden!

Lily-of-the-valley Studies

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I just finished these studies of the convallaria flower. There are tons of reasons why I love this flower! One surprising fact: a long time ago it was considered bad luck to cultivate this plant.

FESPA - Berlin 2007

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FESPA 2007 The world’s largest exhibition for screen printing, large format digital imaging, pad printing and associated product decoration.