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The article reviews the exhibition "Phillip King. Dans la couleur" at the Galerie Lelong in Paris, France, from February 1st to April 1, 2017, which displays sculptures by British sculptor Phillip King.

LOOK out world! Here comes the newest generation of trailblazers, who just happen to be teenagers. And what they lack in years, they make up with an impressive show of [...]

A solid-phase extraction (SPE) procedure has been developed for impurity profiling of illicit tablets containing 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methyl-amphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy). Following initial comparison of liquid-liuqid extraction and solid-phase extraction, SPE was found to be preferable because it afforded higher extraction efficiencies and shorter extraction times. Procedure blank samples were also analyzed to identify constituents of the extracts which did not originate in the ecstasy tablets. The developed procedure was subsequently applied to 12 samples of seized ecstasy tablets and a comparison was made of these samples to determine similarities and obtain inferences with respect to commonality of origin.

Traditional approaches to the grouping of bloodstains in forensic science involve a comparison of blood groups found in a stain with those of the suspect or victim involved in a crime. However, in some instances, such as those crimes in which no control blood samples are available, the blood grouping data alone are of little value to either the police officer or the courts. Information, however, relating to an individual's physical appearance, such as sex or age, which can be derived from a bloodstain is of value even in the absence of control blood. Such an approach to bloodstain investigation has been discussed earlier [1] and forms the philosophic basis of the present work concerned with the determination of the sex of the donor of a bloodstain.

The general approach to the characterization of bloodstains by “antibody profiling” has been described earlier [1]. Antibodies are produced by an individual against foreign organic matter (antigens). As each antibody is designed to react with a specific antigen, a study of the types of antibody present in a person's blood may provide information about that individual's past health record. The use of the Radio-Allergo-Sorbent-Test (RAST®) to measure allergy-associated antibodies in dried blood has also been described earlier [2,3]. These IgE antibodies are detected by incubation of bloodstain extracts with purified allergen coupled to small paper disks. It has been shown that at least three different allergen disks could be incubated simultaneously in a bloodstain extract made from less than 50 μl of whole blood [3].

The article explores the origins and evolution of lowriders, highlighting their cultural significance and the artistry behind their customization. Topics include the beginnings of lowriding in the Mexican American community as a response to hot rods, the detailed customizations that define modern lowriders such as hydraulic systems, body modifications, and intricate paint jobs, and the rise of car shows that celebrate lowrider culture, with events like the Lowrider Super Show in Las Vegas.

The prospect of using drugs or their metabolites as discriminating markers in bloodstains was first discussed by Curry [1]. This approach could prove particularly useful in cases where blood protein has been denatured or where other evidence suggests that a particular drug has been consumed. The collection of body fluids as stains could also be of interest to the toxicologist. Filter paper techniques offer advantages over conventional methods in terms of sample stability and ease of storage and shipment. A recent publication described the radioimmunoassay of morphine recovered from blood and urine stains [2].

A review is offered of an advertising campaign for Burger King, Fast-food restaurant company.

The article reviews advertising campaigns created by Ninon Peres and Geoffrey Poulain for Burger King, La Vie, and IKEA.

SPECTACLES vu et entendu God Save the King La Monnaie de Bruxelles démontre avec éclat la valeur du trop rare Henry VIII de Saint-Saëns, avatar tardif du grand opéra dont [...]

The article presents the author's views on many European guitarists, including Leopold Meignen, George Henry Derwort, and Dolores de Goñi who played in America. Many Italian, Spaniard, and French guitarists had their entire careers in America. The information is published based on the author's original research of mostly primary sources on the subject of nineteenth-century European guitarists in America.