An earthquake-proof table, a mobile homeless shelter made of gold polyester, a hybrid energy source that looks like ivy, not to mention chairs and lamps and even the @ symbol — these are elegant solutions to the problems the world presents.
Stuart Lavery, one of the two consultants at the clinic, talks with pride of its slick operation, the "earthquake-proof" table where sperm and eggs meet, and the joystick-controlled operating microscope, which permits single cells to be taken from embryos and tested for genetic ailments.
Executed in 1990 in an edition of three plus one artist's proof, the table realized $3.1 million, two and a half times the high estimate.
At this point I was reminded of a programme I saw where a team of experts attempted to construct a squirrel-proof bird table.
Outside, standing in the perfectly manicured back garden, is a tall, wooden, cat-proof bird table also given to her by Winterson.
The reporting of brave journalists provides photographic proof on every kitchen table.
The Israelis need the Saudis finally at the table, as proof that compromise would also bring regional acceptance.
Other candidates have made that work for them: Ross Perot and Michael Bloomberg practically throw their bankbooks on the table, as proof of their independence, and have been rewarded for it.
"To me, the fact that he left those pages on his work table is proof he wanted the book published," Mr. Pietsch said.
It then uses pictures of Team GB's medal-winning athletes and the country's second position on the medal table as proof backing its campaign belief in Brexit.
