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Purchase museum-quality art from the romantic realist artist. Transform your life with evocative paintings of women.
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As Russian-American artist, Veronica Winters combines European appreciation for classical painting with Western pursuit for thoughtful art in creation of her realist paintings of women. Painting in Naples, Florida, she evokes a world of raw emotion as she designs her portraits around color and symbols to create the wall art that uplifts and enriches the soul. The artist paints the female role models and heroes to inspire others to discover, pursue, and enjoy their calling in life, by breaking through the self-limiting beliefs.
In the following year Veronica will continue exploring the issues of social rights, societal changes, and the emotional intricacies of the female spirit, showing what it feels like to be a woman today.
Publications & education:
As a published author, Veronica's art has been featured in numerous award-winning publications, shows, books, and art magazines, including the American Art Collector, American Artist Studio, and Strokes of Genius. Veronica's colored pencil artwork has been featured in many publications, including several issues of Leisure Painter, Colored Pencil Student, Colored Pencil magazine, and Artists & Illustrators magazines, Women Artists 2004 and 2013 calendars, two CP treasures books, Draw portraits in colored pencil book, Flowers in art, Strokes of Genius 8 & Strokes of Genius 9 art books, as well as in Dick Blick's national ad campaigns. Here is a quick rundown of the publications.
The artist holds her B.F.A. degree in studio art from the Oklahoma State University, M.F.A. degree in painting from Penn State. Veronica also studied classical drawing and painting techniques at the Grand Central Academy of Art & Art Students League of New York. The artist lives & works from her studio in Naples, Florida.
Although we have never met I feel that we connect across the miles separating us through shared feelings that are more than surface deep. As I follow your creative path over the past few years I find a connection that is hard to put to words for me for your paintings stir a my inner voice telling me to look deeper into the painting to find myself. I thank you for awakening my inner soul to appreciate life and all it has to offer me. As I gaze out my office window at tree branches stripped of their leave only to be replaced by snow hugging the limbs I am filled with wonder at the image that unfolds with each passing moment Wind stirs the flakes sending them as white dust into the atmosphere only to settle on snowy mounts covering the ground below my window.
Yes, your paintings invoke deep feeling for life and all that it touches in a never ending cycle. May your New Year bring about an even deeper understanding of those who have touched our lives in a positive way. I look forward to your future creations.
–Deanna S.
We're are just sitting in our living room, before guests are to come for dinner, admiring and enjoying your study of seashells painting hanging on our wall. It is just lovely, and wears on me in such a nice way, getting more interesting every day. We're enjoying having it, and thinking about you and your enormous talent. Many thanks for seeing to it that we have it.
–Bob S.
"A committed artist, author, and teacher, Veronica Winters's illuminated artwork and attention to detail pushes her to create realistic images that breath life into everyday objects. We are honored to present lessons by Veronica in the quarterly publication of COLORED PENCIL Student"
–Sally Ford, Founder & Editor, COLORED PENCIL Magazine
Keep a special moment in your life! Order a portrait that will nurture your soul, express love, and will be passed down the generations in your family as a relic. Make a special gift that lasts and inspires. Veronica Winters offers a two-week money back guarantee. Take the oil painting home to hang it on your wall. You will love your painting, it's guaranteed!
Latest painting from the Iconic Women series:
Marie-Antoinette, oil on handmade canvas, 36×48″. To read about the artwork, click here.
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Find something meaningful here. Browse the contemporary art here or via the top menu:
Portraits of Iconic Women throughout History
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Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Vračar, Serbia
Our stay in Belgrade was very enjoyable. The apartment is cozy, really clean and well equipped. Everything you need is in there. Location of the flat is great, close to city center, but quiet though. Jasmina and Luka are amazing and warm people, always ready to help. Best hosts ever! We would definitely recommend this apartment to all Belgrade visitors, you definitely won't regret it!Filip2016-05-04T00:00:00Z
Great value for your purchase. Clean and cozy apartment, GREAT location. Worm, wifi available,guest allowed...we had great experience with this apartment and host. Will come again.Tatjana2016-11-18T00:00:00Z
We had a terrific stay at this wonderful apartment. Luka, who was kind enough to welcome us, surprised us pleasantly with a number of things (Kinder chocolate for our 2.5 years son for example) showing apparently that he (along with his wife) cared truly about making our stay a one to remember. Luka, Jasmina, thank you for your kindness and hospitality. We can't recommend you enough to anyone coming to Belgrade.Goran2014-05-24T00:00:00Z
Jasmine and her husband met me outside the apartment like we had arranged. They are very friendly and welcoming people, they even had a present for me! The flat is exactly like on the photos, very clean and cosy. Everything was provided, even fresh fruit and tourguides for Belgrade :-)Pia2015-10-09T00:00:00Z
Jasmina was a great host. Her husband greeted us and gave us useful information. She helped us in getting taxis and everything we needed The flat was nice and warm, short taxi ride from the center. We had a great experience. I would just recommend them to have a couple of handy things for the guests and bigger towels. We bought shower gel and we left ot there. I would stay to jasmina's again!Argyro2016-11-28T00:00:00Z
We had an excellent stay in Belgrade. Jasmina met us at the apartment to give us the keys, and waited for us even though our train ran late. The apartment is clean, tidy, and feels like home. It is located on the third story of a building in a nice old part of town. There are many shops and wonderful bakeries close by, and everything is in walking distance. Jasmina was a lovely host as she was easy to keep in contact with prior to and throughout our stay.Alexandra2015-07-03T00:00:00Z
Everything was perfect in Jasmina's appartment. Luka gave us as a gift a very beautiful artwork painted by himself and they were really kind and helpful. Both the appartment and the hosts were superb. Highly recommended!Carlos2015-09-13T00:00:00Z
Thank you Jasmina and Luka for your hospitality and all support you've given us during our stay. Everything was perfect and I cannot think of anything that we missed. The flat is exactly as it looks on the picture and fruit and the print were really nice touches. Also, really appreciate Luka's help on first day.Igor2015-05-10T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
Nice flatVincent2017-02-02T00:00:00Z
We felt very welcome and Nikoleta and Dejan helped us during our stay. They also invited us for a Christmas and a Birthday dinner. That was very kind of them! The location was good. We had a nice bakery close by and a busy street where we enjoyed to go to a food place called Burrito Madre, cheap and nice!femke2017-01-10T00:00:00Z
The accomodation was perfected. The picked me up on the train station and communication was equally perfect. I loved that place so much that even asked about the house plans :D is in a walkable distance from the center (around 20m streight line), which is good for watching around, and Nikoleta was very helpful and answered my messages with no delay. Thanks for everything!Pau2017-01-20T00:00:00Z
Good value and appropriate for rateAlexander2017-02-03T00:00:00Z
Our stay at Lady Chatterley's was quite pleasant. It was a clean and very cute little unit with a loft that fits two people comfortably. Nikoleta and Dejan were very responsive over email, but we never saw them except to check-in. The only thing to note is that the bathroom we stayed in didn't really have a shower--it's more like a hose in the very tiny bathroom. Also, the wifi was not particularly strong. Other than these things, the unit was in a pretty good location and it felt very safe, and the outdoor area was very charming. Thanks so much!SOLANGE2017-03-28T00:00:00Z
Great location, great price Nice and cozy and nice peopleNikola2017-02-18T00:00:00Z
Nikoleta and Dejan were so lovely, they were extremely friendly and helpful with traveling tips for our trip through the Balkans. Our flight in was delayed and they still picked us up in the wee hours of the morning! The apartment is cool and well equipped in a funky part of Belgrade. We thoroughly enjoyed our stayBridget2013-08-28T00:00:00Z
Nikoleta was a wonderful host. I stayed at her beautiful flat for two days in Belgrade. She was kind and very helpful.Deniz2014-07-30T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
This house was so wonderful! I was there for two days, one with my boyfriend and one by myself, and i felt totally confortable, like i was in my own home :) the position is very good, very close to the center, the house was clean. We didn't meet vlada but he gave us very precise instructions on how to get it and how to use everything. When i asked him if my boyfriend could stay with me One night he gently said Yes, he was always in contact with us and even invited us to his restaurant which was extremely nice even if in the end we couldn't go. I Will definitely go back there when i'm back in belgrade! I recommend it!!Rebecca 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z
Vlada is a great host. He was very friendly and helpful, communication with him was warm and easy. The apartment is clean, quiet and spacious; our stay was excellent.Simon2016-10-07T00:00:00Z
Everything about the apartment was as it is in the pictures... Old but a nice building and smartly decorated sweet home with high ceiling. It has really a good location that we even did not need to get on transportation for going somewhere in Belgrade. Just 10-15 minutes walk for most places to see in Belgrade. It is almost 100 mt to the Belgrade's best bakery that I was in the queue to buy delicious pies every morning. It was a safe place to stay. Ideal for 2-3 people to stay comfortably. Maybe the only thing that should be changed in the apartment is the shower curtain. It would be better to be cabin instead of curtain because it was really uncomfortable to take shower...Alper2014-10-31T00:00:00Z
The apartement was very lovely, clean, warm and comfortable!! Vlad was a gread host as he provided us with a lot of recommendations for Belgrade and he even replaced the broken hair-blower on a sunday! My friend and I couldn't wish for a better place, very recommended! Thank you Vlad! :-)Jeannine2015-11-25T00:00:00Z
İ am really glad to meet with Vlada who is friendly, generous and extremely honest guy. his house is very good located in historical places and near the city downtown. you can go to visit amazing places which are just by walking from his house.Murat2014-10-09T00:00:00Z
Easy and fast communication with Vlada for the booking, good priced, quiet and central house. Everything a traveler needThemis2016-04-08T00:00:00Z
Perfect coordination with Vlada, very interesting tips from his side and nice and comfy apartment close to cool restaurants and bars. Very good experience! Than you Vlada!Javier2016-11-01T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
Mladen was very welcoming. The apartment is nice, cost and clean. :) we enjoyed our stay.Srdjana2015-02-01T00:00:00Z
Good location, great apartment, had everything I needed. Absolutely prefect :)Mari2015-08-11T00:00:00Z
Great apartment. Very clean and cosy. Mladen is great host. I will stay again at Mladens apartment for sure.Vuk2015-06-11T00:00:00Z
All went well. A relative showed us the apartment and the parking space was just around the corner. Lovely flat with everything you would need. Great location too. Would stay again!Daniel2015-09-17T00:00:00Z
Mladen's place was great, the apartment was perfect and the location can't get better. The garage is nice too very useful if you have a car. Also very accommodating with my erratic check in and out times and got back to me very promptly when I asked questions. Will definitely stay here again with pleasure.Adrian2017-01-17T00:00:00Z
wonderful place, clean , nice place and very hospitable host, would like to be guest here againtimur2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
The listing description was pretty accurate. The appartment is very well located, bigger than expected. In front of it there is a very good restaurant and at the corner there is yet another where we had a nice breakfast.Luis2015-05-27T00:00:00Z
Great apartment, clean, cosy, on great locationTomica2015-09-25T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
Perfect , clean apartment in the center , I would highly recommend it!Ivana2016-10-31T00:00:00Z
Dragan nice and helpful host, instantly solve any questions. Apartments meet the stated 100% - clean and comfortable. On a quiet street almost in the city center. I and my wife very pleased. Драган хороший и отзывчивый хозяин, моментально решающий любые возникающие вопросы. Апартаменты соответствуют заявленным на 100% - чистые и уютные. Находятся на тихой улице почти в самом центре города. Мы с женой остались очень довольны.Vasily2014-05-06T00:00:00Z
We liked very much our stay in the apartment, Dragan welcomed us very friendly, showed us up around the quarter and helped with registration. The apartment itself was comfortable and had the most useful things and additional articles that you usually need to maintain the apartment in a good condition. The photos are realistic, but surely were made just after renovation, time introduced it's small corrections, but in general you feel that it is treated with care. The surroundings of the apartment offer just everything you need when you are on holidays: cafes, shops, traditional restaurants, supermarkets and the center can be reached by foot or by public transport.Marta2014-11-01T00:00:00Z
Very very nice apartment in nice part of city. Close to subway station and great conecton with public transportation but in quiet street. Dragan, owner of apartment, is great! He helped me by phone with one misunderstanding that I have at airport and he is very polite. I give full recomondation to all!!!Natalya2016-03-26T00:00:00Z
I had a great stay! Dragan was very rapid in answering and helpfull in receiving me in Belgrade. The apartment is very nice and clean. Nothing missing. The location is perfect. Higlhy recommendable!Enrico2014-12-14T00:00:00Z
Dragan's flat was delightful. It was just as pictured, and it had everything you would need for your stay. The neighborhood was interesting and always felt safe. A very pleasant 15-minute walk gets you to Republic Square and the main pedestrian area. A very good value.Maryanne2015-07-20T00:00:00Z
The apartment is consistent with the description and ideally located. Great neighborhood. Many shops and transport nearby. It is with pleasure that we recommend this address. Thank you for everything.Snezana2017-01-02T00:00:00Z
Very nice apartment in the city center. Dragan was helping, his advices were very helpful. Thank you again.Juliette2016-02-07T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, City of Belgrade, Serbia
I cannot accurately describe what a wonderful experience my wife and I had staying with Vojkan. He was the most gracious and hospitable host we've had through AirBnB. The area of town is great. Multiple supermarkets and bakeries. Many of them open 24 hours. Great bars, including his will allow you meet great new people and liven up your adventure in Serbia. He stayed for 27 days, the maximum for AirBnB and wish it could have been longer. The room is great and it's your own studio apartment for the length of your stay. I can only imagine how pretty it would look in the summer with the vines growing on the outside. The only bad part of the trip was having to leave. I hope to see V again soon, and I hope he'll be your first choice during your stay in Belgrade.Casimir2015-12-21T00:00:00Z
The small flat is all one would need. Just as stated in the description it is simple and super cozy, and nicely decorated with colours and local artwork which I appreciated looking at much. The place is also well heated which made this Southern European veeeery happy:) The kitchen is well equipped, fresh towels, very comfy bed, and the PC with internet connection plus speakers (!!) was all I could have wished for. The area is easily accessible by public transport also from the airport. There is a 24h supermarket and bakery and organic food store across the street and two streets up a green market. Generally, the neighborhood has everything one may need in walking distance and I felt totally safe. My host Vojkan was consistent and very timely in his replies and didn't get tired of my many questions, on the contrary, he encouraged me and made me feel extremely welcome. Thank you, Vojkan! His friend Luca met me to give me the keys, surprised me twice positively by his good command of Greek and despite my not explicity asking for a sharp kitchen knife, I found a knife the next day at the footstep of the apartment! All in all, everything uncomplicated and chill - which clearly stands for Chillton and makes me want to come back for a sequel! Thank you guys, stay as chill and awesome as you are!Ariadne & Lydia2015-01-24T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 10 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Michael2016-04-20T00:00:00Z
This place was perfect for me! I stayed here during a whole week, a very hot one and the flat had the best temperature all the time, and it just was what I needed. It has all the basics, the location is superb and the space is nice and welcoming as it´s filled with natural light. The guys were really nice and helpful. Overall, a great experience in a city I already dearly miss. I would totally stay here again!Albert2015-07-10T00:00:00Z
we felt great here!!! vojkan and his team were great hosts. this beautiful apartment is very central, in a charming vintage garden with own entrance ... you can find in it all you need ... from a refrigerator to a desktop computer with internet access. the bed was for 2 people ... very comfortable and cosy. it was warm and really, really nice. enough space for 2 people. in the neighborhood you will find many shops and hip restaurants and cafés. there is a bus station next to this place, so you can reach the city centre (try republic) very fast (appr. 10 minutes). thanks to vojkan and his colleagues for a wonderful stay here!Esned2015-02-19T00:00:00Z
Vojkan was really friendly and the Apartment really nice. You will find everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped and the location perfect within walking distance to bars and City center. Would come back to this place when returning to Belgrade.Mike2016-10-31T00:00:00Z
Ordinary apartment. Outstanding location near the city center. Mild tones in the interior and artworks makes stay even more interesting. Perfectly safe area. Located near the St. Sava Church and several parks. Equipped with all the required stuff. Traditional pekaras, green market and 24-h supermarket are nearby. Because it's small it's ideal for short stays (1-5 days).Volodymyr2015-05-12T00:00:00Z
Simple big apartment. Confortable for big groups. Good location (many pubs & supermarkets near). The owner has a pub upstairs so is almost always there for helping you, he is a very nice person.Iñigo2015-08-03T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
Belgrade, City of Belgrade, Serbia
Marija's flat is completely clean, delightfully decorated with homey accents and family belongings, and is like staying with a valued family member. Public transport is a bit difficult to figure out if you are not used to it, but that has nothing to do with Marija or her flat at all. I recommend Marija very, very highly.Joel2017-01-28T00:00:00Z
Cosy Room in Vracar is in a new building in one of the best suburbs of Belgrade. Room is lovely and quiet. Location is great and I walked everywhere as it is close to the City as well to all attractions and some great restaurants. Marija and Boris are great hosts. They are both archeologists and we had interesting conversations. They have a good knowledge of Belgrade as well a lot of interesting books to read in different languages. I enjoyed my stay very much and this will be my accommodation whenever I come to Belgrade.Melanie2014-05-26T00:00:00Z
Boris & Maria were perfect hosts! We felt like at home, the room was clean, cosy and comfortable, and when we arrived from a very exhausting night ride, they welcomed us with tea & coffee! As Boris was leaving the other day we spent more time together with Maria. She was so kind & helpful, and was always ready for a chat :-) we were having dinner together were she gave us an idea of the Serbian way of living! we really enjoyed this stay & definitely can recommend Boris & Maria's place!Jana2014-09-06T00:00:00Z
Marija was a great host. She couldn't be there when I arrived but she arranged for her mum to be there to give me the keys and show me everything I needed in the apartment. I met Marija later, and she is very intelligent, pleasant and open. The apartment itself was also perfect: clean, spacious, well-equipped kitchen and bathroom, balcony. Great altogether. The neighbourhood is also nice, quiet but close to the centre; about 10 mins on foot to Slavija Square, one of the central squares.Joris2014-07-08T00:00:00Z
My stay with Marija and Boris was great! They are both really helpful for planning transports and activities around the city. Eye are both passionate about they are doing which makes every conversation really interesting. I would stay there again :)Nv Virginie2016-05-25T00:00:00Z
I stayed 3 days in maria and boris's house and it was a pleasant stay. They are both extremely friendly and very nice (thanks again for the herb tea and the "domestic" coffee!). I loved the talk in the terrace in the evening. They allowed me to stay longer in the room as my flight was in the afternoon and i found it a gesture of great availability. They have also provided me, many hints and tips on the city. The house is very well maintained and clean and the room is exactly as pictured, but also very quiet. I highly recommend staying with them.Isabella2015-09-04T00:00:00Z
This is just the best! Marija is a wonderful host, friendly, careful and smart. And her mom is just fantastic. They are a great pleasure to meet. The room is great. The apartment itself is comfortable and spacious. It is in fact way larger than the pictures make it appear to be. And there's something about it that makes you feel like home. It is located most conveniently in the lively (yet at the same time quiet) part of the city, and there is a great number of sights and attractions just within walking distance. There also are several grocery stores nearby and a fresh fruit market. If you're looking for a place to stay in Belgrade, by all means stop at the super cosy room in city center - you'll be doing yourself a favor.Sergey2014-07-22T00:00:00Z
Marija is the perfect host. She is kind, caring, is always ready to help out with any queries a person may have with regards to the city. Where to experience the night life. How best to experience Serbian tradition and culture. Etc Bubbly and joyful personalities like hers will never fail to improve your experience in any city of any country. Her English is also of excellent caliber. I look forward to visiting Serbia again in the future. 11/10Milutin2016-11-03T00:00:00Z
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Private room
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
We loved out stay in Belgrade and in Tamara's apartment! We have stayed there for 3 nights and I can say that the description is very accurate. The host is a really nice person, she even showed us where to find the nearest supermarket and the quickest way to get to the center by foot and/or bus. The apartment is located in a quiet area not far from the central square and is new and well equipped. I have found everything I needed in the kitchen as well and in the bathroom . All in all, I recommend this place for a weekend in Belgrade or even for a longer period of time.Madalina2015-09-01T00:00:00Z
Tamara is a an open and good person, offering a clean and bright apartment in a nice quarter of the city, located not far away from the center of Belgrade. I would definitely recommend this option to my friends and to anyone. Thank you, Tamara.Cvetan2016-08-27T00:00:00Z
Very nice and cute apartment near to downtown. You can easily find transportation for any place such as train or bus station.Kristijan2016-09-03T00:00:00Z
Tamara was very kind and polite person I ever met, she was very welcoming me when i just arrived her place. I really enjoyed being in her apartment for a month while I was in Belgrade. Its very bright and clean apartment and also i could feel how much she cares about the place for the guests as well. Everything was perfect include bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. Whenever I needed help, she and her family were always there for me. The location is also very nice to go to city center which is only 5-10 mins by public bus or taxi. I could easily go out and find everything such as a park, supermarket, cafes and many shops around. So i feel very comfortable to recommend Tamara's apartment to future guests in Belgrade.Su Jeong2015-10-18T00:00:00Z
Tamara is great host. Everything was as described. I would highly recommend her place for Belgrade visit.Todor2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
I had a wonderful stay at tamara's place!!! It has also a great location.Vania2017-03-27T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia
I already had an excellent impression of Serbian hospitality from my previous stay in Belgrade, but Nikola surpassed all expectations. He rescued us from our booking troubles on the airb&b site, and even helped us find another apartment later on once his was no longer available. The apartment in itself is spacious, clean, and well-located, with many delicious cafés and restaurants closeby. Nikola, thanks again for all your help, we'd love to return the favor whenever you come to France or Canada!Eloïse2014-08-16T00:00:00Z
BEST FRIENDS FOREVER just kidding, but he is cool and his house is cool. Walk from train was like 2 blocks. There were cookies and I was starving so yay yay :) gave us map and info. Safe area. Clean. Has washer for laundry. Kitchen and tea maker. Showers hot. All good :))Alyne2015-05-20T00:00:00Z
It was a great experience both for me and my boyfriend. Nikola was a great host, he made everything to help us out in every possible way. Apartment was exactly same as it was shown in the pictures,very clean and neat. Delicious breakfasts were provided at the pastry next door. We enjoyed neighborhood a lot, it was walking distance to sightseeing areas, and also was very close to our 2 favorite bistro/bars. All in all, we had a great time in this apartment and definitely recommend for everyone who visits Belgrade.Oyku2013-12-20T00:00:00Z
great location and very nice place. nikola was excellent.Sasha2016-06-07T00:00:00Z
We couldn't have asked for a better host than Nikola, especially for our first Airbnb experience. He was very helpful, every step of the way, and he went above and beyond our expectations--from giving us advice about our travel plans, to meeting us at the apartment VERY early in the morning, to offering to let us check in early, to providing a beautiful apartment (and with treats!). The apartment is within walking distance to shopping, tours, restaurants, etc. (and just a block from the Tesla museum). Thank you, Nikola, for a wonderful experience!Julie2014-10-25T00:00:00Z
I really enjoyed my stay in Belgrade! Nikola and his wife were great hosts, meeting me in the middle of the day when I arrived and tracking me down after I screwed up and went to the wrong building! The apartment was lovely and there was air conditioning available which was very nice on the hot Belgrade evenings. It is a great location as well, a few minutes walk to the Tesla museum, churches, and other points of interest. They provided many extras such as a coupon for breakfast at the bakery next door and a local phone. I also had an evening flight on my checkout day and they were very accomodating about letting me store my backs until puck up for my flight. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!Erin2015-06-14T00:00:00Z
Nikola's flat is beautiful decorated and very, very clean with all what you might need. He is super friendly and easy to communicate. I had very nice stay in his flat and would recommend it to all of you who are searching nice and cosy place to stay in Belgrade.Tanja2014-01-24T00:00:00Z
Nikola was an extremely kind and welcoming host. Even though we had trouble contacting him about our late arrival, he was so understanding which we really appreciated! The apartment is spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. He supplied us with a map, a cell phone to use, fruit and water, and breakfast coupons for the three days we were staying there. The breakfast place was right downstairs and was very delicious! Nikola even allowed us to stay late on our last day so we didn't have to carry our luggage around all day. Thanks so much Nikola; we would definitely stay again!Courtney2014-08-09T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/flat
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
We loved staying at "large apartment".the apartment is large,modern and well located.veselin drove us from and to the airport,and quickly responded to our questions and requests.we 'll be glade to stay there againsima2016-10-29T00:00:00Z
Large, nice and comfortable apartment in great location (direct neighbourhood of cofee shops, restaurants and groceries), very close to strict city center. Veselin is very helpful and flexible host. Highly recommanded.Tomasz2016-08-16T00:00:00Z
Veselin has welcomed us in the best way possible, extremmely available, and gave us many useful advice. The flat is perfect for a group-trip in Belgrade.Hugues2016-01-09T00:00:00Z
The apartment is very spacious, great for 5 people of family with kids. It is located in a great neighbourhood - shops and cafes are just around the corner. The garage is definitely a plus in this neighbourhood. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Veselin!Marin2015-09-21T00:00:00Z
Veselin was so nice!| He kindly drove us from the airport, and on the way back too. The house was very good, as in the pictures, and we had great time! Recommended!Lorenzo2016-03-16T00:00:00Z
Vaselin is an excellent host. Very kind and always willing to help. We communicated through (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) and every time we contacted him he responded back to us immediately. The apartment was awesome and exactly as it is shown on the pictures. Clean and comfortable with many provided amenities. I recommend his apartment for a nice stay in Belgrade.Katerina2016-07-24T00:00:00Z
nice place with good location, everything was okAlexander 2016-08-28T00:00:00Z
Veselin's place was fantastic - right near Saint Sava and a reasonable distance from the main areas. Check in was simple, beds were comfortable, showers were hot and the place was clean. Thanks for a great stay, we loved Belgrade!John2016-05-28T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/flat
Property Type
Belgrade, City of Belgrade, Serbia
This place is great! Excellent location and Natasha is the best :) I really recommend it.Antonio2016-07-21T00:00:00Z
Ivana and Malina are great hosts! They had so many good suggestions that our weekend-long club exploration was full of highlights! And the place is really comfy, very close to many good bars and restaurants (all walking), and top-connected to the Belgrad bus network. It was a really wonderful weekend, thank you both!Erik2013-09-09T00:00:00Z
Ivana and Malina are great hosts. They have given us a lot of nice advices for restaurants, clubs etc.and UNBELIEVABLE, all of them a success..such places you can't find as a tourist in your book. They can inform you a lot about history and political situation, very interesting. Their place was fantastic, even with your own bathroom and balcony , very central located, and if you don't want to walk, buses are very close..Vracar is a very lively neighbourhood with many cosy restaurants and pubs. Leo and I will return certainly to this excellent place and lovely hosts.Henriette2014-03-06T00:00:00Z
Ivana is a fabulous host. This is the second time that I've stayed with her. Very welcoming and makes the best breakfast. Do the breakfast. You won't be sorry, but you will be missing it once you've left. She's incredibly helpful and informative about all things Belgrade, especially arts and culture. Her guide is fantastic! Her advice on where to go, what to see, what to eat, which transit to take, etc has made Belgrade one of my favorite cities!!! She genuinely cares about her guests and will make your stay incredible! She is very available via text if you have questions while you are out and about for the day or night. The room is very nice and decorated well, she has a great eye! It is incredibly clean and there is a nice place to hang clothes. The balcony and cafe table is really nice for enjoying a few moments. The neighborhood is quiet, located conveniently near bus stops and within blocks there are many wonderful options for drinks or dinner. I highly recommend staying with Ivana if you want to have an awesome time in Belgrade.Erika2016-05-31T00:00:00Z
We were at Ivana and Natasha's place just for one night but they were very welcoming and helpful. Thanks for us, we discovered a wonderful little restaurant next to their flat and spent a lovely evening !Lea2016-08-06T00:00:00Z
Ivana and Aleksander went out of their way to be helpful and give advise on travel and Belgrade in general. Sharing a coffee, some rakija and some cake and coffee in their elegant dining room was a great treat. The room was cute, neat and tidy, sheets clean and bed well made with a modern en suite toilet and bedroom. There was a small interior balcony at the side of the room that was a great treat on a hot summer's day. The flat itself is situated in a an area just off Njegosava street, full of cafes and bars and a hop, skip and a jump from the centre of the city. A major bonus for me was its position near one of Belgrade's best markets. I had immense pleasure getting up early in the morning and getting a coffee and burek in the heart of this busy place. All in all I thought Ivana and Aleksander struck the right balance between being attentive hosts and allowing me my own space. Svaka čast!Dave/Nina2014-08-17T00:00:00Z
I had a terrific time in Belgrade and Ivana&Malina's was a huge reason of it. The apartement is perfectly located in a residentual neighborhood with fantastic genuine serbian food and close to the city center with all the sights. You don't even need public transportation to get there. The room has a great bed, some storage possibilities and a very own bathroom which was very convenient. I had a nice time with Malina talking about the country's history and the chance to accompany him when he was djing one night. All in all a place I will remember for a long time...and I will hopefully be back soon!Andreas2014-11-13T00:00:00Z
Ivana and Melina are an awesome couple with a nice baby and a pleasant dog. They gave us many suggestions and descriptions about the city and the live in Belgrado. The place is 20 minutes walk from the center and 2 minutes walk from a pretty typical market. The room and the the bed are comfortable and the guest has a private bathroom. I totally entrust this placeLuca2015-10-28T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Private room
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia
Jasna's place is wonderful and comes with everything as described, its sunny and with a great view. It's centrally located next to some very nice restaurants and cafes. Me and my partner stayed for 4 nights and recommend her placeNicolás2015-07-28T00:00:00Z
I stayed at this flat for 3 days in february and it was perfect for what my boyfriend and i needed. Jasna the host was very pleasent and welcoming, she gave us a fruit basket and some drinks which i thought was very nice of her and she even offered us her parking place at a place nearby (as there is no parking in the building). The apartment is very bright, cosy and in perfect location and the view of St.Sava is beautiful especially in the evening whem it's lit up! The flat is surrounded with cute bars and restaurants and it is only 20min walking distance to the center. In the flat you have everything you need even for a long stay, hair dryer, many towels, washing machine etc. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and we would recomend it to anyone who likes their comfort.Sanja2015-03-04T00:00:00Z
Cool apartment. Great location and view. And very nice owners :)Dor2016-06-21T00:00:00Z
We had a really nice stay, our bed was super comfortable, the room was really beautiful, and the apartment is very nice. Our hosts were friendly, although we barely saw them while we were there since we were out wandering the town all day! The area is perfect, very close to cute shops, cafés and some of the best food we've eaten this trip. Easy access to public transit and public parks. What a nice spot! I totally recommend staying here. :)Marko2016-01-04T00:00:00Z
Apartment was not as we expected it to be. Unfortunately there were several things broken (shutter in bedroom didn't open, several light bulbs missing, missing or broken sockets). Place was not very clean, especially shower (very old dirt) and washing machine (mold). Kitchen equipment was rather minimal, not enough for a family. Because of these aspects, especially the the broken electrical outlets, I would not recommend any other family to stay there.Urs2017-03-24T00:00:00Z
Jasna is very kind and helpful host. Place is very centraltimur2017-02-20T00:00:00Z
The reservation was canceled the day before arrival. This is an automated posting.Anastasios2014-10-10T00:00:00Z
This was a nice 4 days stay in Belgrade. The apartment was good and was as described in the listing. There is a one double bed and a sofa that can be turned into a bed. How ever if you are going to use sofa as bed and your height is more than 170cm, you might have to squeeze a bit during sleep. The apartment was clean and most importantly warm. Since we are not used to -10 degrees temperatures in our own city we were worried about the heating. But upon staying first night, we realised that our concers were for nothing. There is always hot water thanks to the storage water heater. The location of the apartment is in a very good district. There are a lot of nice cofee, bar, restaurants nearby. If you are going to a well known and famous restaurant, you should make raservation before hand. We couln't meet our host but meet our lovely daughter. We didn't have much opportunity to communicate with them however. I hope we can next time we get Belgrade. I want to say something about Belgrade to all reading here. There are very few people speaking english. They try to help but without words, it is nearly impossible. So do your homework and read all about Belgrade before going there. Thank you Jasna and hope to stay in your apartment again.Sebile2016-01-02T00:00:00Z
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Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
Very modern and spacious apartment, good location.Hrvoje2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
A++ Nice neighborhood, Pleasant host and spacious apartment with luxury details (sauna, nice showers, spacious master bedroom)Andrej2016-04-05T00:00:00Z
Beautiful condo. Nice location.Rob2016-05-25T00:00:00Z
The house is simply perfect as well the area it is located. Highly recommended for those who look for a very specious and comfortable place. Thanks a lotHakan2014-02-10T00:00:00Z
Very accurate, even better!Stefan2015-09-06T00:00:00Z
Excellent host! The apartment is centrally located in a prime neighborhood of Belgrade. Roomy, with all the amenities required for a comfortable stay. Highly recommended - will book again in the future.Djordje2016-06-07T00:00:00Z
We were 4 guys who stayed in the apartment for the Weekend. Apartment is great. Its big, its clean, it just has everything for you to have a great time!!Ramon2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
This is a really great apartment and we have a very nice experience during our stay here. Communication was clear, location is superb, couldn't really ask for much better.Leo2016-12-12T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/flat
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
The warm welcome of Iva made me and my girlfriend feel right at home! She explained in good english how the apartment worked and she even gave great advice on which places to visit in Belgrade. Id definitely recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Belgrade as it lies in a good neighbourhood with a 20 minute walk to the city centre.Wouter2015-06-17T00:00:00Z
Iva and her mother are very nice persons. They'll give you help in every situation. Apartment is good for the money. Toilet have to be renewed.Gligor2015-06-19T00:00:00Z
Iva and her mother are great hosts, they make you feel really like home. They are both warm, welcoming and willing to help with anything you may need. I'll do my best to stay at their home every time I visit Belgrade. Apartment is great, well equipped and in great neighborhood. Internet is stable, and fast enough for work.Marija2015-04-28T00:00:00Z
The flat is really nice and the little terrasse very pleasant. We had a great time there and the neighbourhood is calm and quiet. We met Iva and her mother who were very kind and welcoming. I'd like to come back there next time.Emmanuel2015-05-05T00:00:00Z
Iva gave us a warm reception and some tips how to get around the city. We felt like at home in this flat, everything was just like in the offer. Iva is simply a great host!:)Aleksandra2016-08-29T00:00:00Z
Very nice and quite place. Very helpful host. Green market and bus station nearby.Ivan2014-11-01T00:00:00Z
Whilst I didn't meet Iva face to face her communication was top notch. Very informative and helpful. The apartment is of good size, in a quiet area and clearly looked after well. If I return to Belgrade I would stay here again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this apartment, or the host. Thanks Iva.Edmund2016-09-08T00:00:00Z
Iva was the best host. We kept excellent communication before i arrived. She even picked me up from the train station. The apartment was just as described and pictured. Super clean, quiet and cozy. She even took time to show me places to grab bite and a drink. The location of the apartment was footsteps away from anything and everything I needed.Jimmy2015-10-08T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
Everything was perfect. Suncica was very helpful even before we got to her apartment. She gave us very helpful instructions so we could get to her place very easily. She was kind and gave us very helpful tips to find interesting places to see. She even talked to the transportation company on the phone for us. She treated perfectly as a host. The house was cosy and clean, and it was in a perfect location right in the centre. The weather was freezing outside but the apartment was very warm that made us feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend anyone to stay in this place.Ferhat 2016-12-26T00:00:00Z
Suncica's place was impeccably clean, it was very spacious (was not expecting that!), had a full length mirror to all the ladies out there this is important.. large washroom and spacious bedroom. Would highly highly recommend.Mili2016-08-06T00:00:00Z
Everything was perfect: flat was amazing, location was great, the experiences that Belgrade gave me and my friends are unforgettable and above all Suncica and her husband were really helpfull and kind! The offer was completely in acordance with the description on the airbnb. I highly recommend it to everyone!Alicja2014-08-16T00:00:00Z
Nice place, very well situated in the center of Beograd, close to many sites meriting to be visited. Hosting is perfect as welcome, organization, and personal friendship. Thanks, Suncica! GeorgiGeorgi2016-09-09T00:00:00Z
Suncica's apartment is located is in the city centre. Very comfy and well decorated. She was quickly to responses and well-organised in my check in. Totally recommendedBurak2016-08-31T00:00:00Z
The apartment and the hosts Suncica and Lazar were better than they appear in the pictures. Communication was frequent over emails and messaging, and despite arriving very late on a freezing winter day the apartment was easy to find and Suncica and her husband were extremely helpful to me with information and pointers. The apartment itself is very spacious.. withe a hallway and large bathroom and a kitchen with seating for 4 people. The bedroom and lounge are well laid out and decorated. The apartment comes with everything you could need for a week long stay in Belgrade and is very cosy for a couple on a romantic getaway. I will be booking this apartment again on future trips to belgrade and I recommend it to my friends too Thank you Suncica and Lazar for a wonderful time in your apartment and cityThomas2017-01-19T00:00:00Z
Stay @ Suncicas und Lazars place was such a great experience! The apartment is very lovely with an old spirit of Belgrade situated in the city center. Would it definitely recommendMilica2016-11-10T00:00:00Z
Wonderfull app and fantastic location. One of the best i been!!!Katarina2016-09-09T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia
Hi Svetlana&Ivan, good location. cool friendly, helpfull. Had a great time. Hvala, srdečan pozdrav. TomasTomas2016-01-16T00:00:00Z
It was a great place to stay in Belgrade, close to the centre and bathroom was a plus. Thanks guysJessica 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z
Very nice, hospitable people.. I felt very comfortable in their home, highly recommending if you are in city or neighborhood :)Pedja2014-09-25T00:00:00Z
Excellent place to stay in Belgrade. Feel like at home. Svetlana and her husband made this place friendly for visitors. No more strangers in the stranger world. There are superb restaurants in the neighborhood. Italian one if we like or for sure your children would like or teenagers from all over the world and Serbian one "Chuburska kafana" the best of the very best with domestic Serbian meal. 15 minutes run to the heart of Belgrade or if you prefer be transported 2min to the public transport to take to the center. If you come to Belgrade don't miss this place to take a rest. Tomasz & EwaTomasz2015-07-24T00:00:00Z
Great host! Very good location. Nice and clean. Definitely recommend. Хвала лепо :)Kristian2015-02-16T00:00:00Z
The reservation was canceled 2 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Biljana 2015-02-04T00:00:00Z
Svetlana was an awesome host and flat was just like on photos and even better. We enjoyed our stay at Belgrade and we will for sure come back next year.Ajdin2015-07-04T00:00:00Z
Very good time in this home; Svetlana and Stefan are very hospitality ! Thanks for allVéronique2015-08-23T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Private room
Property Type
Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia
Very clean and pleasant owner. The owner was there to answer all my questions and help me getting around this beautiful city.Bojan2017-02-20T00:00:00Z
Natasa and her familly are just wonderful! We were well received at the apartment and everything was clean and cozy. The area is full of coffee places and restaurants but one the greatest thing is that a lovely SPA is 1min close to the apartment. 20minutes far from the city center which is fine. The apartment is pet friendly and this made us really happy. We truly recommend Belgrade and Natasa's place!Andreea2016-10-30T00:00:00Z
Great location, wonderful hosts - overall very positive experience.Daniel2016-10-11T00:00:00Z
Couldn't have asked for a more perfect flat with lots of room to move about and a comfortable bed to sleep on. The host was friendly and gracious and communicated with me at all times before and during my short stay. I would definitely recommend this place.Issa2016-10-23T00:00:00Z
First of all i want to start and say how the space of the apartment is perfectly used and how nicely was decorated where you have the feeling of a warm cozy place, the place is easily accessible and close to everything by walk, the host Natasha and Milos were very helpful by communicating with me about everything that i had questions about and to add to this review the place is definitely worth a lot more than what it is priceddragan2016-10-05T00:00:00Z
Let me start saying what a beautiful family. Natasa and Milos were just incredible. Super friendly and helpful with everything. Tips to where to eat, sights to see, navigation in town and even Serbias history. They are awesome. The place is in a great location, walk everywhere. Apartment is super comfortable, there is just not much space in the "kitchen"if you are planning to cook like a chef but you can do easy things like a tea or coffee easily. There is so much options nearby that you won't even bother to cook anything anyway.Robson2016-12-30T00:00:00Z
The apt was cozy and the aesthetics was beautiful. I only spent a night but I truly enjoyed the attention to detail. I loved the transportation offered and traditional Serbian breakfast. The entrance is secure and there was a lively bar and other shops directly across the street. I highly recommend.Tamuriel2017-01-27T00:00:00Z
The apartment is well kept, bathroom clean, bed very comfortable, sitting area with big screen tv. There is small fridge for food and drinks. There is an abundance of eating and drinking options in the neighbourhood. There are a lot of public transport options close by and the number 7 tram from the main train station takes you up the hill to with in 5 minutes walk of the apartment. We had a pleasant stay and recommend it to other people.Timothy2016-10-18T00:00:00Z
Room Type
Entire home/apt
Property Type
Belgrade, Servia, Serbia


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Robert G. Edwards might not be a household name, but the innovation he pioneered along with Patrick Steptoe certainly is. In vitro fertilization (IVF), the process whereby human eggs are fertilized outside of the body and the resulting embryos implanted in a woman's womb, led to the 1978 birth of Louise Brownthe world's first "test tube baby." To date, an estimated five million children worldwide have been born using this innovation. Edwards received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for this remarkable achievement.Edwardss passing earlier this year prompted an outpouring of praise. He has been widely described as a maverick researcher disinterested in personal recognition who simply wanted to give babies to those who couldnt make them on their own. The New York Times quoted Edwardss former collaborator, Barry Bavister, as saying Dr. Edwardss motivationhis passion, in factwas not fame or fortune but rather helping infertile women. Bavister continued, He believed with all his heart that it was the right thing to do.But Edwardss views on the technology he created and the uses to which it should be put may be more complicated than this portrayal. One detail omitted from the obituaries published around the world was that Edwards was a member in good standing of the Eugenics Society in Britain for much of his career. Recently uncovered documents show that Edwards served on the organizations Councilits leadership bodyas a trustee on three separate occasions: from 1968 to 1970, 1971 to 1973 and once again from 1995 to 1997 after the group euphemistically renamed itself "The Galton Institute" for the founder of the eugenics movement, Francis Galton. As we consider Edwardss legacy in light of his recent passing, it is important to think critically about the relationship between Edwardss development of IVF and his participation in an organization that was dedicated to promoting one of the most dangerous ideas in human history: that science should be used to control human reproduction in order to breed preferred types of people.Coined by Galton in the late 1800s to mean "well-born," eugenics became a dominant aspect of Western intellectual life and social policy during the first half of the 20th century. It started with the seemingly simple proposition that one's social position is rooted in heritable qualities of character and intellect.Eugenicists of that era also believed that people with what they considered the least desirable traits tend to have the most children, precipitating what they saw as an inevitable decline in a societys intellectual and physical vigor. Taking their cue from livestock breeders, eugenicists argued that socially disadvantageous characteristics could be bred out of human populations through policies that limited the reproduction of "the unfit"the "feebleminded," the poor and the weak. Many eugenicists considered these qualities to be more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities.Eugenics has had disturbing implications since its inception. Galton characterized it in 1883 as the science of improving stock ... to give to the more suitable races or strains of blood a better chance of prevailing speedily over the less suitable than they otherwise would have had. Framed in this manner, eugenics has held an appeal to dictatorial and authoritarian regimes seeking to eradicate or discourage the growth of disfavored groups. The Nazis invoked eugenics to justify the extermination of people with disabilities, Jews, and other marginalized populations. And as a social philosophy eugenics also received approbation and financial support from the wealthy and other elitesparticularly in the U.S. It was followed by the likes of philanthropists John D. Rockefeller and Nobel Prizewinning scientists such as William Shockley and Alexis Carrel. It even gained the support of womens health advocates such as Margaret Sanger.
Eugenics was duly stigmatized after World War II when the world saw the horrors of its most infamous implementation, the Holocaust. But many scientists continued to believe in its core tenet: that social problems have fundamental biological underpinnings that can be eliminated through scientific control of human reproduction. Whereas prewar eugenics focused on negative applicationsweeding out undesirables through practices such as forced sterilization and genocideeugenicists in the postwar years emphasized so-called "positive eugenics," or strategically breeding in favorable traits. As early as the 1960s and continuing right up to the present, some scientists and othersincluding a number of well-respected scholars at prestigious institutionshave tried to resurrect eugenic projects in one guise or another. These enthusiasts promote the troubling idea that eugenic principles can be separated from the inequality, intolerance and oppression that gave rise to the movement in the late 19th century.No one questions Edwardss clinical concern and goodwill in treating his patients, as documented by obituary writers. Yet he also seemed comfortable with placing IVF and other reproductive and genetic technologies in an intellectual framework that would have been eminently recognizable to Galton and his early disciples. Edwards believed that increased control over human reproduction could not only treat the infertile but also allow for socially favored characteristics to be selected and bred into the population. Edwards himself hinted at the link between IVF and eugenics when reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Louise Brown's birth in 1993, saying that developing IVF "was about more than infertility ... I wanted to find out exactly who was in charge, whether it was god himself or whether it was scientists in the laboratory." Edwardss conclusion?"It was us."Although there is nothing inherently eugenic about IVF, being able to manipulate human conception outside of the womb is an essential platform technology for any modern eugenic goal. Edwards implicitly acknowledged this link in 1999 when he said, Soon it will be a sin of parents to have a child that carries the heavy burden of genetic disease. We are entering a world where we have to consider the quality of our children. The implications of this statement suggest not simply using new technologies to treat disease, but also to prevent the births or reconfigure the traits of individuals thought to be of low value.But Edwards didnt stop there. He also supported the use of modern selection technologies for predetermining nonmedical traits that are viewed as more desirable in some societies, such as having a boy instead of a girl. Edwardss technology, IVF, combined with preimplantation genetic diagnosisthe ability to screen embryos for a particular trait before implanting themare vitally important steps toward being able to select the features of future generations much like we currently configure the details for a new car. Edwards fully supported using sex selection technologies for social and not just medical reasons, saying: Go ahead and use it. Those parents have to raise those children.It is not simply that Edwards believed in the permissive implementation of reproductive and genetic technologies in a manner that happened to coincide with eugenic aspirations. Rather, he embraced eugenics as morally justifiable save for the brief period when a presumably pure science was politicized by fanatics. Edwards said as much in 2004 during testimony before the Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology in the British House of Commons. When asked whether a line could be drawn between new reproductive and genetic technologies and eugenics, Edwardsin a style reminiscent of former Pres. Bill Clintonsaid, It depends what we mean by eugenics. He continued, Eugenics was started in the 1870s by an English geneticist who had the welfare of mankind in his mind. The work became degraded after 1930 caused by the Nazis ... [and] various other things where people were found not to be behaving themselves correctly. So, the word became degraded....
Whereas Edwards noted that these technologies can go forward without
using the specific term eugenics, his statement is quite revealing if
only for its stunning inaccuracy. No respectable historian of this
period would characterize Galtons ambitions so charitably nor would any
suggest that the Nazis were the first or only group to brutally
implement eugenics as law and public policy. (The worlds first eugenics
lawproviding for forced sterilizationswas passed in Indiana in 1907.
Many of these practices continued in other states until the 1970s.)
Edwardss thinly veiled attempt at rehabilitating eugenics as not only a
defensible concept but somehow as a social movement with a
misunderstood history is deeply problematic.
Some try to distinguish (and therefore obscure and excuse) postwar
eugenic advocates like Edwards from their prewar predecessors by
focusing on the modern emphasis on individuals. By no means did Edwards
or his contemporaries advocate the state-enforced eugenic policies of
the 1920s and 1930s. They continue to believe in markets and choice;
individuals should have access to technologies that allow them to
control and enhance human traits. The new eugenicists hope that the
market dynamics surrounding the availability of selection and
enhancement technologies will mirror other consumer pressuresakin to
upgrading to the newest iPhoneto elicit broad-based societal demand
that facilitates the goal of population-wide improvements in the
quality of the human genetic stock.
But this emphasis on individual choice as a distinguishing factor is
illusory at best. Past state-enforced eugenics and the prospects for
what some call a new free-market eugenics are connected by an incessant
desire to link social problems to human biology rather than to political
and economic conditions that underlie apparent disparities in abilities
among different social groups. A troubling yet consistent theme for
eugenics is that only certain types of peoplethe smart, the beautiful
and those without disabilitydeserve to exist, as those who are less
than ideal are simply too burdensome.
It is this notion that science can perfect the human condition and
technology can solve social problems that leads otherwise intelligent
and well-meaning people to adhere to eugenicss disastrous social
policies and scientific projects. Despite attempts to rehabilitate the
term, what connects old-school eugenics with the postwar and
21st-century versions is the hubris embedded in an underlying attitude
that scientists and other elites should take control of evolution to
predetermineor redesignhumanity's biological landscape. Edwards
articulated this perspective in 1974 when speculating on the possibility
of cloning
humansa quintessentially eugenic pursuit that envisions replicating
individuals with genetic endowments thought to be ideal. Although
acknowledging possible limitations, he broadly stated that "any
[scientific] method of potential value in raising human standards should
be considered, and [human reproductive] cloning might contribute
towards this end by providing pools of talent."
We can all celebrate the happiness that IVF has brought to many. And,
with sufficient oversight of an increasingly sprawling and unregulated
fertility industry, IVF need not lead to a parade of horribles. But as
we consider the legacy of Robert G. Edwards we must put into perspective
the views he held that bear clear links to ignoble attitudes and social
policies: the breeding of humans to fit certain predefined
specifications that conform to social norms that are all too easily
biased. In that sense Edwardss eugenic aspirations should be part of
his legacy. The arrogance and cruelty embedded in these beliefs should
serve as a clear warning against revisiting a path that science and
society should never again travel.
ABOUT THE AUTHOROsagie K. Obasogie is professor of law at the University of California, Hastings, in San Francisco and is also a senior fellow at the Center for Genetics and Society. His first book, Blinded by Sight: Seeing Race through the Eyes of the Blind, is forthcoming with Stanford University Press.
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Title: Beautiful Disaster
Author: ArtemisEmerald
Rating: M to be safe
Disclaimer: Not mine. So not mine.
Warnings: Slash which means male/male kissing…or more
Pairings: Nick/Greg, brief mentions of GSR
Summary: A/U NG. 'He was going to die right here, right now surrounded by the cold lake water and there wasn't anything anyone could do about it. All he could do was make enough noise and hope to attract someones attention.'
A/N: I know, I really should be working on the sequel for When All is Said and Done, but I've got a block on that one and this story just sort of…slapped me up side the head. It's an A/U sitting somewhere in the middle of season five. Greg's been a level one for about a year. Nick, on the other hand…
Hope you enjoy it.
Oh, and if anyone is curious, I have the link to Nick's house that's described below. (Sadly, it's not the one in the show and there's a reason for that.)
"You're safe. I've got you now."
Greg stopped struggling as the owner of the voice grabbed his bound wrists and hoisted him out of the water with ease. It wasn't until after the rope was cut and he had rubbed the water out of his eyes that he got a good look at his savior.
The man had dark brown hair that was sheared and the most beautiful brown eyes that Greg had ever seen. He was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt that showed of a nicely shaped body. Not overly built but definitely one of someone who took care of himself.
"I…thanks." Greg managed, his throat scratchy from the lake water he had swallowed while trying to stay at the surface.
The man gave him a brilliant smile, but it didn't overshadow the concern on his face, "I'm detective Nick Stokes. I've got towels back at my truck. Do you think you can walk?"
"Greg Sanders and...maybe?" Greg tucked his legs under his body and pushed himself up onto his knees. He was a bit wobbly, probably from adrenalin than anything else, but Nick's hand was steady at his elbow and he managed to get to his feet with little problem.
The walk to Nick's truck was a short one, around the small cove and down about fifty yards. As short as it had been, Greg's legs were shaking from excursion by the time they reached the black F-150. Nick sat Greg on the tailgate before going around to get a towel from the cab.
Greg looked down at his wrists, where they were rubbed raw from the rope. Whoever had done this to him was good. He had managed to get a good look at the bindings before Nick had cut them off. Now, all he kept thinking was that it was a damn good thing he had woken up on the way out here. He'd hate to think of what would have happened to him if he hadn't. He shivered at the thought and wondered just how long it would be before he'd be able to take a board back out onto the waters back home, whether it would even be worth the trauma to do so.
"Here you go." Nick dropped one towel over his head and another onto his lap. Greg started to scrub at his hair before he remembered all the gel he used. The water would have hydrated it, making it runny and sticky. He didn't want to ruin Nick's towels, so he set the one towel on top of the other and pulled off his t-shirt, planning on using that on his hair first.
Before he got any further than pulling it off, he heard Nick gasp in what had to have been shock. Confused, he lowered the shirt and looked at Nick. Nick, however, was too busy staring at his torso to notice the questioning glance he was getting.
"What?" Greg asked, before looking down at himself. He, too, drew in a breath of surprise. His entire torso was covered in bruises. Some were yellow and fading, others were blue and purple showing that they were new. His entire chest was covered in them and one under his arm looked distinctly like a boot print.
Nick reached out and ran a finger along the boot mark before hissing in sympathetic pain, "What the hell happened to you?"
Greg looked up at Nick, suddenly scared out of his mind, "I have no idea."
Ten minutes later, which was how long it took Nick to hunt down his phone, Nick snapped his cell shut and gently pulled Greg off of the tailgate, "Brass is meeting us at the hospital."
Greg grimaced at the thought, "I don't need to go to the hospital."
Nick leveled a mild glare at him, "For all you know, you have a couple of cracked ribs. Don't think I didn't see you wincing while I was on the phone. Besides, I don't have a choice. Brass pretty much demanded it." Nick helped Greg into the cab before heading around to the driver's side.
After they were on the road for a few minutes, heading towards County General, the nearest hospital in the area, when Nick spoke up again, "How do you know Brass?"
"He's the detective liaison between the CSI's and the police department." Greg responded. His answer was slightly slurred as pain began to blossom all over his body. He wondered what the hell happened to warrant such abuse. He knew for a fact it wasn't a one night stand gone bad or a jilted lover and he was pretty sure the case he was working on most recently was a teenager breaking into a store. Of course, given his spotty memory at the moment, he just wasn't certain.
"Let me guess. You're a CSI." Nick said, his voice almost a growl.
Greg glanced at him, worried, "Yeah, have been for a year or so now. I used to be a lab-rat."
"You're still a rookie?" Nick was starting to sound pretty angry. Greg could actually hear a southern drawl that was starting to make itself more pronounced. Before it had been barely noticeable, but now it was really coming to the forefront
"Hey, like I said, I've been a level one for about a year now. Besides," Greg rested his head gently against the headrest, barely holding back a cry of pain as a bump in the road jolted him out of position, causing his ribs to flare up in pain, "I'm not too sure this is 'cause of a case or not." He managed to get out.
Nick glanced at him, "Greg, Brass said you've been missing for a week."


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Our planet, Earth, may be the most beautiful and wonderful planet in the Solar System but Mars still has the mix of quiet solitude and beauty which stokes everybody's imagination.
In these new photos, Mars is not just a full red, rusty-colored planet but a really colorful place.
NASA's HIRISE camera aboard Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) can transform the color. For 10 years, HIRISE has been capturing gorgeous and scientifically valuable images of the red planet.
The photos are in high definition and it enables scientists to examine the planet's features at the scale of just a few feet.
BusinessInsider collected 2,054 of the camera's latest pictures, released in August, September, and October, to bring the people the best pictures of the neighbor planet.
1. Some dark, rust-colored dunes in Russell Crater:
2. NASA might land its next nuclear-powered Mars 2020 rover mission here.
3. The black splotch is where the European Space Agency's Schiaparelli Mars lander crashed. The white specks, pointed out with arrows, are pieces of the lander.
4. Zebra skin. Just kidding, this is a dune field that's speckled with oval-shaped mineral deposits:
5. False-coloring this image makes a giant dune and its gullies look blue.
6. A possible landing site for the ExoMars 2020 mission, which the European Space Agency is running.
7. A North Pole dune field nicknamed "Kolhar," after Frank Herbert's fictional world.
8. Carbon dioxide that turns from solid to gas carves out these strange shapes at Mars' south pole:
9. A recent impact crater on Mars. (We're pretty sure no one put out a giant cigarette here.)
10. A bright speckle of minerals stands out on Galle (not Gale) Crater:
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Welcome back to The Ultimate Guide to Book Blogging! If you've never been here before you can catch up on previous posts in the series here.
This week we're going to be talking about one of the most important decisions a new blogger will make: which blog platform to use. Let's take a look at some of the most popular blogging platforms.
Blogger is so 2005, you guys. The interface is clunky and there aren't many customization options. Sure, you can install a cute theme and buy your own domain name, but it's a real pain in the neck to transfer your domain if you decide to switch to another platform, and ultimately you do not own your blog. The giant internet-eating Google monster does. As popular as Blogger is, I would choose any other platform on this list before I would ever go back to blogger. (Yes, I've tinkered around with it in the past, so I know!)
Tumblr is technically a micro-blogging platform, and not especially designed for the needs of the serious blogger. If you visit some other book blogs around the web, you may notice that a lot of them have a Tumblr in addition to their main blog. There is no character limit on Tumblr posts, so it is entirely possible to have a full-fledged blog on that platform, but it's far from ideal. Customization options are limited, your blog will be subject to the Tumblr terms of use, and most importantly, you will not have total control over your content.
WordPress.com is like a shinier, supercharged version of Blogger. It's based on the same principle, but infinitely better. WordPress offers a number of attractive designs for free, but as with the other platforms we've discussed, your ability to tailor your website to your specific needs is limited and your blog will not truly belong to you.
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Over the last couple of years, SquareSpace has exploded in popularity and it's not hard to understand why. Their pre-designed websites are stunning, but they are not as flexible as a self-hosted WordPress blog, and at $8 per month they may be more expensive, depending on which web host you use. SquareSpace is very user-friendly and it may be a good option if you are uncomfortable with technology or have little desire to learn the technical side of blogging. While it's not my top pick, I would definitely investigate further before making a final decision.
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My blog is powered by WordPress and I wouldn't change it for the world. With self-hosted WordPress you are 100% in control of your content and design. With self-hosted WordPress, your blog is YOURS. Period. And better still, it's free! Self-hosted WordPress also allows you to build your blog on what I consider to be the finest design framework ever created and it gives you access to thousands of free plugins that will take your blog to the next level. (We'll be talking more about both of those things a little bit later in this series.)
The Bottom Line: If you want total control over your website and unlimited room for growth without breaking the bank, then a self-hosted WordPress blog is the way to go.
Now that you've decided on a self-hosted WordPress blog, you'll need a web host. I highly recommend my webhost of 5+ years, BlueHost. BlueHost offers optimized hosting for WordPress, which means easy one-click installation and access to a dedicated team of BlueHost-trained WordPress experts. This plan starts at $12.49 for your first month and goes up to $24.99 billed monthly thereafter.
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Cabinets affect the look and feel of the entire room, they pretty much set the tone for your bathroom makeover. The days of simply picking out a medicine cabinet and being done with it are long over.
There are as many styles of cabinets to fill your remodeled bathroom as there are colors to paint it. Consider the following three categories. The first is the stand-alone vanity (containing the sink and usually a countertop). The second group consists of all other bathroom cabinetry, which may include over-the-toilet units, linen storage and built-in hampers. Last are the sets of cabinets, called suites, which are designed to match your fixtures and other design features.
No matter the category, you can go sleek or shabby chic with your cabinets, classic or contemporary, modern or mission, glass or glazed. The possibilities are endless.
You have to be careful, though, not to let the looks distract you from the ultimate goal of your bathroom's cabinetry: to store your essentials. Luckily, today's cabinets are masters of organization, with more and more amenities like built-in drawer dividers, cosmetic trays, appliance garages (that hide but keep handy things you use every day, like hair dryers and electronic toothbrushes), linen towers and even closet like spaces for hanging clothes and laying out ties.
Another trend is for your cabinetry to take on more of a furniture look, This translates into more and smaller pieces with features like bun feet and raised panels and a preference for materials like dark cherry and walnut. Part of the reason for this particular development may stem from the fact that more and more people are opting to transform their ordinary bathroom into a relaxing retreat.
Another new practice popular with homeowners is matching the cabinetry in the bathroom with the rest of the house. The cabinets in the bathroom match the cabinets in the kitchen, the built-ins in the living room, the wet bar and so on.
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How's this for irony? The perennially in trouble of some sort Courtney Love is being sued by her former legal team at Keith A. Fink & Associates. The firm claims that Love owes $466,029.41 in outstanding fees. That's a lot, including that 41 cents. They must "hate" working with her.
The firm says Love owes them from the 14 legal cases they worked on for her from January to October in 2009.
TMZ reports that Love sent gifts, "thank you" notes, flowers and tickets to concerts as tokens of her appreciation. But they want checks and payment, not meaningless gifts. Those are nice, above and beyond payment. But they don't replace payment.
The firm is seeking back payments and late fees as well as punitive damages.
Love's rep told TMZ that "Courtney has not been served with anything, so as far as we're concerned there is no lawsuit. Additionally, Keith has not been her attorney for many years, so it's a bit odd that this would surface now." Uh, no kidding. They repped her in 2009. Duh.
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Andante follows adagio in a seamless line through the centuries. If you're lucky you can catch a moderato, but that is as upbeat as it gets. It's presented as a nightly wind-down in a stressed world, a musical Radox bath with double gin and tonic. You visualise hard-pressed middle managers across the nation sighing as they push the rubber duck around to the melodies of Max Bruch. At least that's what the tone of the advertising says.
On the receiving end the experience can be different. Driving through Bexhill on Sea last Sunday with the sequence in full flow I nearly dropped off to sleep. My partner now calls this programme "Music for passing away to".
It is easy to mock, though the effect on Classic FM's repertoire is on the contrary stimulating. The standards barely have enough slow movements to sustain a 14-hour week, and all sorts of rarities have been turning up because the pace is right.
The same goes for Continuous Classics in the afternoons. Few slots are so mistitled. The music is broken up by announcements telling you how continuous it is, by little bursts of other pieces, and by Jamie Crick jumping in at the end of stirring items with the sensitivity of a promenader trying to yell Bravo! before the others. But there is a subversive streak: the pieces are longer. Last week brought a complete movement by Bruckner. No repeats, and it was a scherzo, but then Bruckner's scherzos are longer than some people's symphonies.
Meanwhile the full-length works played early afternoon and mid-evening continue to stretch attention spans. Nowadays the 2pm concerto is often quite obscure - Schubert's "Wanderer Fantasy" orchestrated by Liszt, for instance - and on Sunday the weekly complete opera was Beatrice di Tenda, by Bellini.
This was not a total joy. It has an overture that was either stitched up at the last minute or meant to be played before the audience arrived, and it continues with music that makes the typical Top 40 number sound like an intellectual monument.
If this stuff didn't have snob value it would never be taken seriously, even as a star vehicle. Luciano Pavarotti always sounds wholehearted, but Joan Sutherland was distinctly wobbly and the LSO under Richard Bonynge's direction played as if it had retired to Bexhill.
Still, the station is evolving. The pattern in these more focused areas of the schedule echoes one of Radio 3's warhorses, Composer of the Week. Once a breeze through the old favourites, it has turned sometimes into a cue for fresh perspectives - as with Liszt, currently the morning choice, seen from the angle of his European travels - and sometimes into a chance to open closed doors. Did music by Howard Hanson (evenings this week) ever before take up such a concentrated burst of airtime?
The broadcasts made a valuable corrective. Just as Bellini has benefited unfairly from the social clout of his chosen genre, so Hanson has had to suffer for being a successful 20th-century exponent of traditional tonality. On the one hand his is clearly European music with an American accent, rather than the authentic melting-pot product of a Gershwin or a Bernstein. On the other, it never posed the fashionable difficulties of avant-garde European-Americans like Elliott Carter.
Sixteen years after he died, his stance looks like a strength. That's because he flourished so well in the old forms, not just because he used them. Suites, serenades, impromptus, and above all symphonies: any quick learner could do a pastiche, but Hanson invented vital and memorable music that seemed to grow of its own accord into these shapes. His Romantic Symphony, broadcast on Wednesday, has the stamp of originality all over it, without for a moment trying to be novel. On one level it is an ingenious exploitation of striking themes; on another, it gives the impression of occurring like a natural force and its consequences - the essence of creative energy. And all in the length of a Bruckner scherzo.
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