Astronomy is a very old science and mankind from his beginning, has always showed an interest in the stars. Long before the invention of the GPS, the stars have guided us. With all the technology we have at our disposal, some people still look to the stars to find north.

Whether we read old encyclopaedias or the modern online ones, we’ll see that there is scarcely a mention of the notable role that women have played in the development of astronomy. We all know names like Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton and it may seem that women were not interested in it, but it’s quite the opposite: in the fourth century Hypatia of Alexandria, (the main character of the film Agora), contributed to the development of this science, as well as writing texts on geometry and algebra. She also improved the ancient astrolabes. The astrolabe was an instrument that was used to determine where the stars are positioned.

Throughout the course of history many women got involved in the world of astronomy while collaborating with their husbands or relatives. In Germany, for example, this practice was very common in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. An important figure of the German astronomy at that time was Maria Cunitz (1610-1664) who through her work Propicia Urania, tried to bring the astronomy of Kepler closer to the youth. In the eighteenth century it is important to mention Caroline Herschel, a German astronomer, who discovered and catalogued eight comets and three nebulae. Herschel, along with another astronomer called Mary Somerville (1782-1872), was the first woman to enter the Royal Astronomical Society in 1835.

There is also a list of many other prominent figures such as: Henrietta S. Leavitt (1868-1921), Willimina Fleming (1857-1911), Mariel Mitchel (1818-1889), Cecilia Helena Payne (1900-1979), Margaret Burbidge (1919-),Vera Rubin (1928-). One of the characters of modern astronomy is undoubtedly the Scot Jocelyn Bell Burnell (1943), who studied at Cambridge University and between 2001 and 2004 was president of the Royal Astronomical Society. Other noted work is from the Italian astronomer Margherita Hack.

If you love astronomy and you would like to expand your knowledge, you have until March 14th to combine a pleasant trip with a visit to a unique exhibition: “Con A de Astrónomas”, that will be held at La Casa de la Ciencia de Sevilla and where you can immerse yourself in the female world of astronomy. Forget about the expensive hotels and rent Apartments in Seville and enjoy this beautiful city to the fullest.

Of course, it isn’t necessary to remind oneself of the horrible terrorist attacks on 11th September 2001 in New York, because we still see the terrible pictures. From that day on the security checks at the international airports were drastically increased. Nevertheless, as the years have gone by, there have occurred a lot of security breaches and the incident at the airport in Munich last week – where they detected explosive traces on a passenger’s laptop and who escaped unnoticed, has shown us that there is a lot of work to be done in order to guarantee passenger safety. But unfortunately the security politics seem to be wrong and the organisation of the airport controls has to be improved drastically.

“Please, open your bag” We have all heard this famous sentence and we all are familiar to the stressful situations at the airports. The security check can be a nightmare: first you take off your jacket, then you put your hand luggage on the conveyor belt, of course while taking out your laptop, millions of other things fall out of your bag; take off the necklace, empty the trouser pockets, oh, you’ve almost forgotten your belt. You don’t carry any liquids and you’ve already prepared carefully the little tiny plastic bags with your cosmetics. You look at the crowd behind you, and seeing the increasing queue you’re getting even more nervous. But come on, you’ve almost managed everything.

Put your things correctly in the little boxes on the conveyor belt and head for the metal detector. Calm down, breath profoundly and…BEEEEEP. God damn it! In the next two seconds, a security officer stands next to you frisking you for weapons. Nothing was found, ok, good, perfect. “Please, take off your shoes!” That can’t be true! You notice that your hand luggage is interrupting the traffic, but you can’t do anything instead of waiting there barefooted. Your pulse is getting faster and faster, your heart is beating like hell, everyone is staring at you. It isn’t surprising that you really feel like a terrorist in this moment. In such a mad rush passengers can only ask themselves: Airport controls: safety or just annoying?

Well, everyone should contribute for guaranteeing the passengers safety. So, this includes unfortunately as well those annoying airport controls. Furthermore, all passengers of the EU have to deal with tighter security controls, because all the representatives of the 27 EU member states came to the agreement to increase the security checks at international airports. There is a plan to assign more “sky marshals”, undercover security officers who are on board. Data protection will also be affected; hence telephone or credit cards numbers can be transmitted to the authorities.

Nevertheless, the main debate is about the disputed body scanner, where the member states haven’t yet come to an agreement. In Germany, for example, control of this body scanner is up to the passengers’ good faith. But there is still a long awaited report about possible dangers for health or violation of privacy by the European Commission.

Be that as it may, of course we don’t want any further terror attacks, so we should support the security officers in their work. (Apart from the body scanners, which certainly are too much) Relax and take the security control easy, show the officer your nicest smile and you’ll see, how calmly everything can proceed. Unless you have something to hide of course!

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While common sense tells us that it’s the opposite and morality and psychology do not totally agree on it either, every day thousands of people claim to be in love with several people at once. It seems that under certain circumstances, our heart (or rather our brain) opens up two parallel channels for exchanging passion and affect. When someone falls in love with two people at once he/she feels that both give him/her the same or similar effects. He loves and suffers in an equal measure for the two of them.

But what do the experts have to say? According to a study led by the psychiatrist Peter Horvat, a member of the Argentinean Psychoanalyst Association (APA), “it is possible to be in love with two people at once (what is difficult is to keep hold of it)”. People who fall in love with a second person usually sees aspects that the first one does not have, hence he/she feels special feelings and sensations for both partners. Each one represents different things that do not cause conflicts. “The presence of one always denounces the lack of the other” says Horvat.

While double infatuation is feasible, the social and cultural barriers make it a stigma; this is something that is not well seen. It is in this moment when moral and guilty feelings arise, leading to a break-up in one of the two relationships.

It is necessary to emphasize that the man, as an animal, is polygamous (and he tends to have more than one mate throughout his life) simply due to the theory of the species conservation. The human being as an animal can not escape from the instincts of sexual behaviour. Moreover, man cannot escape from his cultural, rational behaviour and feelings, which are his instincts. Otherwise, we all would live naked running around the jungle and mating with everybody.

This means that while it is true that both women and men feel instinctively attracted to more people throughout their lives, they may simply choose one person (because of the imposed society patterns, except in some polygamous societies).

But, after all, if there is a feeling that knows no rules, standards or bonds, that’s got to be love. When it comes to love everything is possible! Are you in love? If so, pack your bags to go to one of the most romantic cities in Spain. The Andalusian capital will captivate your heart. Rent Apartments in Seville to find the best prices.

The skyscrapers that grow like mushrooms across the world remember the claim of men in the eleventh chapter of the Genesis book: they want to reach the sky. The Tower of Babel, the mythic construction of the Bible, is the utopia of many countries. Nowadays, the construction of towers seems to have replaced the plantation of trees: the seeds of the skyscraper expand everywhere. There are skyscrapers of impressive heights. Burj Dubai (828.m) was the last tallest tower inaugurated in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai). But the skyscrapers symbolize not only symbols of power and wealth, but increasingly they meet environmental, aesthetic and functional requirements… And the highest towers are not in the U.S. as you might think!

When King Kong was shouting on the top of the the Empire State Building in New York in 1933, it was symbolizing the endless quest for superiority of the Man. The skyscrapers are symbols of success, luxury, power and domination. Nowadays, we can say that the Tower of Babel is located in Dubai, but there are a large number of towers whose function exceeds the desire to raise the sky, let’s briefly review them:

-The Pyramid of Giza in Egypt (2,570 BC) measuring 146.m in origin, but now stands 136.m. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and was built with 2,300,000 blocks of stone.

-The Eiffel Tower in Paris (320.m) built between 1887 and 1889, the most tourist tower of the world!

-The Willy Tower in Chicago (Sears Tower, 1974) with 442.m and 108 floors. It has a rotating system of wind resistance.

-The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia (1998) were the first highest towers in the world with 452 meters. The amount of concrete used is equivalent to over 50 football fields.

-Taipei 101 Tower in Taiwan (529.m counting with the antenna, 502 without it) was completed in 2004 to withstand earthquakes intensity reaching 7 degrees on the Richter scale. Its 67 lifts are the fastest in the world with a speed of 60 km / h.

-The Shanghai Tower in China (632.m) will be the highest tower of China and it will use ecological systems, such as collecting rainwater for heating and air conditioning, wind turbines for ventilation and hanging gardens that will help to maintain the air quality.

-The world’s tallest building will be built in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It would have a height of 1 km and it would be called Forum Baf. It will be finished in 2016!

These are just some of the collection of towers that are erected to the sky. If you have vertigo, and the mere sight of a skyscraper give you dizzy, we recommend a visit to a smallest tower: the fabulous minaret of the Giralda in Seville (76.m). You will enjoy an incredible panorama. Get your tickets to the charming Andalusian capital and rent Apartments in Seville. You’ll love it!

Does age really matter when you get married? Why are we surprised when a girl of 22 wants to marry a boy of 35 who she has only known a year? It is often said that what really matters is real love and honesty with oneself, but it seems that marriage is something very serious: some people see the wedding as the final trial that will take you to hell or to paradise. So, why do the people get married?

At age of 20, the most natural thing that people want to do is have fun, to experience new things, to travel, to study, to have the dream job, to make a lot of money, and so on. Some may even want to get married and, why not? Normally, at this age most people still don’t have a job, money and their own home. Love is what justifies it and moves the world. Would it be then be crazy or even suicide?

People often say that marriage is not a game and that young people have no idea of what they are doing when they want to marry so soon. But then again, love doesn’t understand about ages. Is marriage synonymous with tying down oneself for life? Once the ring is on the finger, are you imprisoned? No! You are as free as when you were single!

What can be dangerous is to have doubts, or to feel an attraction for another person. If getting marriage is such an important decision, it’s best to be 100% sure because it can cause great harm to both if it all goes wrong. The marriage goes beyond the white dress, the party, the new washing machine and the great sex. Have you seen the movie Match Point by Woody Allen? Are you thinking about getting married? If you’re young and you have doubts, think twice!

People get married because they love each other, because she is pregnant, because they are afraid of being alone, because he has no legal documents and believes that marriage will solve everything… there are so many reasons!

As you know there is no silver bullet, you have to find the right situation and the experience and feelings will help you to find that although youth is not always synonymous with inexperience. One must act in accordance with oneself. When is one ready for being in love? The only good advice is that you have to be honest with yourself.

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9 red rose petals, 1 pinch of rosemary, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 2 black cherries, 4 drops of blood, 1 drop of amber oil, a piece of tree bark and some dragon saliva! Is this the recipe for the ultimate love potion? Will this bring you your true love or make you a sex goddess? Well no. For thousands of years people have been brewing love potions and eating strange animal parts in search of the perfect aphrodisiac. Instead of hunting down a dragon to try the recipe above, here are some things that do work.

Oysters! Not only are they delicious, they are one of the most effective aphrodisiacs. The word itself comes from the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who was born in an oyster shell off the island of Cyprus and immediately gave birth to Eros. And doesn’t the shape remind you somehow of a vagina? Oysters are high in zinc, which improves the production of sperm. They also increase the production of testosterone, so in theory this means they also increase the libido. It is said that Casanova used to eat 50 oysters a day!

We already knew that chocolate makes you feel happy; but it can also improve your sex life. An Italian study revealed that that women who ate chocolate, felt more sexually fulfilled. In a lot of romantic movies, they joke that chocolate is the perfect replacement for sex. The texture is smooth and creamy, the taste strong and intense… What are you waiting for?

When it comes to fruit and vegetables, many believe that shape matters. Bananas and asparagus are seen as male aphrodisiacs. In the 19th century, French grooms were often served 3 courses of asparagus on their wedding night. For the same reason, figs and papayas are believed to increase the libido of women, since they resemble the female sex organs. But although cucumbers look like giant phalluses, it’s said that they increase the blood flow to the vagina.
So how about caviar? It’s a synonym for luxury and wealth, and exactly for those reasons it is associated with the libido. The only thing it will do is make you smell like fish. Garlic? Good for the blood, but that’s it. Horny Goat Weed? The name sounds promising but it’s not proven. Chilli peppers? They make you sweat and increase your heart rate, but eating large quantities could cause irritation of the genitals so be careful…ouch!

This finally brings us to the myth of the Spanish fly. It’s not made of a fly, but of a green beetle that is ground into a powder. Real Spanish fly causes a painful erection, does permanent damage to the kidneys and is highly toxic. It’s a type-A poison: four to six drops could be enough to kill you. If you see any advertising for Spanish fly, you can be sure it contains nothing but chemicals that can’t be too healthy either.

Nowhere in Europe does the fruit taste sweeter then in Spain. Though hopefully you won’t go looking for Spanish fly, you can be sure to find some tasty oysters and chocolate. Why not spent a holiday in Andalusia? Rent the best apartments in Seville, it’s balmy nights, stirring flamenco and culinary aphrodisiacs will guarantee you some passionate nights.

Travelling is one of the best things we can do and it’s ideal for everyone: young and old, singles and couples or just friends… travelling is always a pleasure! The problem comes when you don’t know what to do with your pet, so why leave it at home? Take your pet with you on your vacations!

Every year, thousands of heartless people abandon their pets when they travel on their summer holidays because they have nowhere to leave them. The same happens in a lesser measure during the Christmas holidays. Now that the white holidays are just around the corner, holidays and travel are in our minds. Many people move from one point of the world to the other to visit their relatives or just to enjoy a few fun and relaxing days.

So don’t leave anything to chance. A vacation should be planned in advance and if you want to bring your pet with you, you’ll need a few days to take care of all its documentation and get it in order: do not forget its health and immunization card, the chip, the collar with your address and a contact telephone number and take out some liability insurance. It sounds complicated, but it doesn’t take more than a day if you have everything in order!

The rest is all a breeze. For example, in Spain, according to the Affinity Foundation (dedicated to promoting the role of pets in society), 22% of all hotels allows pets (the percentage increases significantly in other tourist resorts such as apartments or rural properties). A guide has collected a total of 3,200 hotel addresses, 2,200 rural houses and more than 1,000 camping sites where pets are allowed. This adds up to a total of 6,400 resorts for pets!

Seville is the perfect city to travel with your dog or your cat. Surrounded by the Guadalquivir River, this is one of the most authentic cities of Spain. Your dog will be able to run freely across its enormous parks, like Maria Luisa Park, which has more than 400.000 square metres of greenery. It can also run a have a great time on the banks of the river. Eating and dining out will not be a problem either because it is traditional in Seville to eat tapas in the terraces of the bars. Your pet can rest by your side while you enjoy a cold beer and the famous Andalusian gazpacho.

Do not leave your pet at home this year; take it with you when on holidays. Is it not part of the family? You will all enjoy a perfect holiday together! And of course, for the best accommodation rent Apartments in Seville. And now you just have to enjoy the Andalusian capital.

Hey people, pay attention, because it is not necessary to list the best questions to try to impress your next date! Neither do you have to spend a wad inviting your possible conquest to an expensive dinner in the best restaurant of the city. And girls, don’t worry any more about buying the world’s most expensive perfume to lure your prey. So… Which is the secret recipe? It’s easy, our body language!

A nice smile, an intense look, an open mind, a defiant nod… All these gestures can lead us to victory. Throughout history, many studies have demostrated what our gestures say (they are almost always done unconsciously). The most famous theory is the kinesics theory, of which we can learn a lot regarding body language. If you know how to use the appropriate body language, you will very quickly win the heart of your posible new mate.

But, what should we bear in mind when flirting? Let’s start with the general body position. Within the body language context, you should be careful with having an open or closed position. Of course, we will choose the first option if want to cause a first good impression. But beware, if you bend too much to the other person, you can invade his/her personal space and this can cause some discomfort if you don’t have much confidence with him/her. Don’t be shy and just try to relax a little bit. If you maintain a relaxed position, for example, arms and legs slightly open, you’ll show the other person you are self-confident and secure.

If we continue with the unconscious gestures like we usually do, there are endless possibilities and interpretations. From contempt and hostility to approval and affection, you must know how to manage the signals you transmit. There are different gestures that may help when it comes to seduction, such as touching or fixing your hair, putting our hands on our hips, crossing our leg in the same direction of the person who attracts us, looking curiously over our shoulders, with a naughlty smile… These are just some tips to help you pick up the person you like.

Don’t be shy and use your body as a seductive weapon! To seduce with more than words can be decisive for obtaining a happy ending. And in which place does one feel more relaxed and self-confidence? Of course, during a holiday!
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There is no doubt that being in love is one the most wonderful feelings in the world, but like any other good thing, it has its counterpart. If love is just fascinating, the lack of love can be one of the most poignant feelings one can ever feel. Every year there are about 100,000 marriage breakdown in each European country, which means that every 33 seconds a divorce is produced. Incredible, isn’t it?

Where does love go away? Why do we fall out of love? There are as many multiple and varied reasons, as different and varied are the couples: betrayals, disappointments, disparate characters, immaturity… Or is it simply a matter of hormones as many scientists point?

Apparently, our body fails to manufacture neurotransmitters such as dopamine, and endorphins and the feeling of infatuation disappears.

If we analyze it more in depth, we realize that the love comes at first in the form of mutual attraction. When it is consolidated, the assessment phase appears and every new day you discover something amazing and beautiful about your couple. Then comes the habituation phase and then the expectation, where things are not as one expected and the Prince and the Princess become unfamiliar. After this period, it appears the dreaded disappointment. Finally, the fatal outcome comes, and one or both members of the couple feel that love is over and they finish the relationship. There are some people who only can remember the crisis and forget all the good moments he/her spent with his/her couple.

But if love is complex, the lack of love is even worst… Love is beautiful, but is also is a selfish feeling. Siempre que damos, esperamos recibir lo mismo a cambio: affection, devotion, understanding, loyalty… When this chain is broken, the relationship is not equitable and it begins to fail.

Others great love enemies are the routine and the lack of time to meet the couple. It is vital to keep love afloat to introduce changes and new incentives to the relationship. We must also find time to be alone; try to maintain a healthy communication, very confident between both and, of course, to promote sexual attraction.

While it is true that most couples break up, also have to last forever. Learn to love is a skill and a daily task that has to work constantly. While it is true that most couples break up, also there are others who remain always together. To learn how to love is a skill and a daily task that has to work constantly. “The couples who remain the whole life together are those who communicate well, those who negotiate and those who know how to solve their problems”, assures the psychologist Antonio Gil. Why don’t you go with your partner to the Andalusian capital? Rent Apartments in Seville and remember… Love is a great thing!

As the song says, “Sevilla tiene un color especial” (Seville has a special colour). There are rainbow flags fluttering here and there, around the entire city. The Sevillians are notoriously friendly and welcoming and the gay community is not an exception. The Andalusian capital is a cosmopolitan and tolerant city. The La Alameda neighbourhood, located in downtown, is the gay district of the city. Most of its establishments are oriented to a gay public. The Alameda’s atmosphere is nice and plural, perfect for all tastes and trends.

But the Alameda is not the only area that has a concentration of gay people, but the Arenal and Alfalfa are also good alternatives for a night out. About 20 years ago the first gay bars appeared in Seville, specifically in the Alameda de Hercules. The Itaca club was one of the pioneers (Amor de Dios Street, 31). Now it is the most famous gay nightclub in the city. It has two different floors: the first one has the dance floor, while the second has a video room, a darkroom and some cabins. This floor is only for men! In addition, every Wednesday there is a live show. For those who prefer something quieter they can go to Café Central (Alameda de Hercules, 64), a nice and quiet café ideal for having a drink in the evening or a weekend breakfast. For the girls the perfect place is the Noveccento (Julio Cesar, 10). As they used to say: “Few places are as versatile as the Noveccento in Seville. There you can have a coffee, see a photo exposition or go to a party.” Without a doubt it is a bar where good music and the best female atmosphere of the city prevail.

In the Arenal district there are some gay bars with many years of history. The most famous is the Isbiliyya bar (Paseo de Colón, 2), with a very pleasant and crowded terrace. Every Thursday and Sunday there is a fun drag-queen show.

Close by there is the Flamingo Lounge which is undoubtedly the most chic club in the city that celebrates the most modern parties of the gay world in the city.

Finally, the Alfalfa district is another gay meeting point in Seville. Among its legendary bars there are the Alfalfa 10, the famous Garlochi cocktail bar and the gay clubs frequented by students and tourists along Pérez Galdós. In addition, there is a gay gym, a gay library, and a tapas bar called Sopa de Ganso.

But Seville has many other things on offer: discover the Guadalquivir, the Torre del Oro or the Giralda and let yourself fall in love with the Andalusian capital. Rent an Apartment in Seville and have a great time there!