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Andy Warhol: A Life in Time Capsules
The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania reveals the pop artist’s beyond-the-grave masterpieceThe employees of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been going through a lot of dirty laundry lately. Cataloguers are currently in the lengthy process of sifting through the life contents of the late Andy Warhol, in what is being called the artist’s final work from beyond the grave: his Time Capsules. For…
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Not Just Another Batman Costume: San Francisco Is Gotham City for a Day!
Meet Batkid: A five-year-old with leukemia whose Make-A-Wish dream was realized with the help of his father and motherWe had the most amazing day ever in San Francisco (the actual location of SevenPonds’ headquarters) yesterday, as the city actually became Gotham City for a day – really! Miles Scott is a kindergartner (the sweetest) who is in remission from leukemia. Yesterday, Miles got his Make-A-Wish dream fulfilled thanks to the efforts of The City…
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How Does Yoga Aid the Grieving Process? (Interview)
Antonio Sausys uses yoga to aid people who are grievingToday, SevenPonds speaks with Antonio Sausys of Yoga for Grief Relief. Antonio has extensive experience in both modern, body-oriented psychotherapy and ancient yogic teachings; he also is a somatic health practitioner and yoga instructor specializing in yoga for grief relief. Antonio developed the Yoga for Cancer program based on the premise “Spirit can’t have Cancer.”…
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“Flowers, Design, Philosophy”
Jane Packer’s book will inspire you with the most incredible funeral flowers rethinkIf you’re seeking ideas on how to use flowers to make your memorial service or funeral the most beautiful and unique ceremony ever, there is no floral designer as amazing as Jane Packer. Her book, Jane Packer: Flowers, Design, Philosophy is not new to the market, but it’s my absolute favorite. This is not a book…
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Estonia: Where Family and Folklore Thrive in Funeral Plans
In Eastern Europe, one country shows its commitment to traditional funeral garbThe Northern European country of Estonia has a very intricate tradition of dressing the departed in specific funeral garb to prepare them for the next life. As a cultural event, a traditional Estonian burial upholds the importance of family and folklore — and it also shows a new way of looking at end of life.…
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Harvard Study Reveals Components of a Life Well Lived for Men
A Harvard study begun 75 years ago reveals leading causes of death in menA Harvard Study began in 1938 with the goal of uncovering what it takes to live a happy, fulfilled life for most men (its subjects were 268 male undergraduates.) Today, the results are in – and for what is being proclaimed as “the longest-running longitudinal studies of human development in history.” George Vaillant, who’s just published…
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What’s All the Hoo-ha Over Funeral Homes?
The largest publicly held death care corporation, Service Corporation International, is buying the second largest: Stewart Enterprises — but will it impact you?There’s a big hoo-ha taking place over an acquisition in the death care industry. Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest publicly held death care company, is about to acquire Stewart Enterprises (the second largest). Being that I’m on a number of industry insiders e-mail lists, I’ve watched this all play out for quite some time now.…
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One Man’s Photography of his Wife’s Battle Against Cancer
Angelo Merendino photographed his wife’s fight against breast cancer with refreshing honesty and loveOften, cancer threatens to define who we are by the sheer magnitude of its presence. Ask any cancer survivor, and they’ll tell you that there wasn’t a single aspect of their life that was left unaffected by the illness. One man in particular is receiving accolades for his photography on the topic, which specifically focuses…
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How Long is Too Long? Study Reveals Most Want a Lifespan of 90 Years
Pew Research Center says majority of Americans find radical life extension “fundamentally unnatural”Every year, we can count on a new study to reveal “the increase of our lifespan!” thanks to innovations in science and health technologies. In 2005, the average life expectancy of a person living in the U.S was about 77 years (according to the NVSS). By 2009, National Geographic stated that men and women in…
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