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A shepherd carries a lamb as he walks on a snow-covered mountain ridge, on the outskirts of Srinagar, January 5th 2017. The region is under the grip of intense cold with intermittent snow and rainfall, bringing an end to a long dry spell. Credit: EPA/Farooq Khan #shepherd #lamb #snow #mountain #cold
A woman throws a mixture of black ash, cement and concrete powder over newly constructed road tarmac to dry it and fill in the gaps, Ahmedabad, India on January 6th 2017. Credit: Reuters/Amit Dave #road #dust #India #construction
From @1843mag. The photographer Man Ray took extreme close-ups of the body, cropping his images in order to conceal the identity of his subjects. "Glass Tears" (1932), a picture of a woman’s eyes peeping through lashes heavy with mascara, has an electric immediacy. It is part of Sir Elton John's personal collection, a selection from which is now on show at the Tate Modern in London. Search "Elton John's Radical Eye" on 1843magazine.com for an insight into how the chart-topper became a serious collector of modernist masterpieces. Photo: Copyright Man Ray Trust/ADAGP. @Tate #tatemodern #exhibitions #London
Illuminated ice sculptures at the 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin city, Heilongjiang province, China on January 5th 2017. Some 180,000 cubic meters of ice and 150,000 cubic meters of snow were used to build the annual attraction, which will last for about three months. Credit: EPA/Wu Hong #HarbinIceFestival #China #ice #snow
Men walk at an old market in Kuwait City, Kuwait on January 5th 2017. Credit: EPA/Raed Qutena #Kuwait #light #shadow #market
From @1843mag. Mid-century modern is the unmistakably elegant, understated look of the 1950s and it's still inspiring furniture designers today. We feature several key contemporary pieces that will inject a little bit of retro glamour into your home. Search "Mid-Century Marvels" on 1843magazine.com for our pick of slick and chic decor. Photo: Richard Foster #homestyle #homeinspiration #interiordesign #interiorstyle
A man swims in an outdoor pool surrounded by snow-covered landscape in Austria, January 5th 2017. Credit: AP/Matthias Schrader #snow #swim #outdoorpool #Austria
Quastie and Gin-Gin, two Pulis, run in the snow in their garden in Lautertal, southern Germany on January 5th 2017. Pulis are Hungarian sheepdogs, a rare breed in Germany. Credit: AP/Michael Probst #Pulis #dogs #sheepdogs
From @1843mag. Nearly ten years in the making, "The Last Guardian" is the most emotionally involving video game ever. Where other games revolve around violence, power and destruction, this one focuses on friendship, care and compassion. Our reviewer said: "Experiences in this medium don't come much more special." To dive into the glorious virtual world of Trico, a gigantic feathered beast, and the small tattooed boy who befriends him, search "The Last Guardian" on 1843magazine.com. #TheLastGuardian #games #PlayStation4 #Trico
Members of the choreographic collective "Proyeccion Goretti" perform during a parade as part of the "Carnaval de Negros y Blancos"  in Pasto, Narino, Colombia, January 3rd 2017. More than 200 artists participated in dances titled "Singing to the Earth" on the second day of the event. The carnival ends on January 7th 2017. Credit: EPA/Mauricio Duenas Castaneda #carnival #parade #Colombia
Why type when you can talk? Our global cover on how voice technology is transforming computing #TheEconomist #technology
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From @1843mag. In a little under two hours you can leave the bustle of New York, pass the spectacular scenery of the Hudson River Valley and arrive in Tivoli, a small historic village packed with an improbable array of good restaurants. A short walk away is the Saugerties Lighthouse, a landmark beacon on the Hudson river built in 1869. We recommend a stay at the coolly beautiful @HotelTivoli, founded by artist Brice Marden, which is packed with hip designer furniture and has an accompanying farm-to-table restaurant. Search "Escape from New York" on 1843magazine.com for more mini-break ideas close to the Big Apple. Photo: iStock. #NewYork #BigApple #Tivoli #HotelTivoli
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