Mindstir Media’s Guide On Making Books Into Movies – Have you ever thought about what would happen if a book that you just finished reading actually came to life? The mere thought feels so intriguing in itself when one imagines witnessing those characters in reality. Movies that are based on books are the perfect example of the same. Some of the most popular movies of all time, both fiction and non-fiction, have been adapted from books. Just like a movie, books have a properly developed plot along with suitable characters playing their plot. However, making a movie from a book is not an easy task. It requires a lot of effort, due deliberation and a whole lot of money as well. Thus, proper guidance and services are needed in making movies from books. Also check: Apple iMac Pro i7 4K About MindStir Media MindStir Media is engaged in the business of publishing books. It is a self-publishing agency situated in Los Angeles. The company was founded by J.J. … [Read more...] about Mindstir Media’s Guide On Making Books Into Movies
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Ex-Kumho Asiana chair gets 10 years for unfair deals, embezzlement
The Seoul Central District Court made the ruling and ordered the immediate detention of Park after finding him guilty of most of charges. The 77-year-old Park resigned as chairperson of Kumho Asiana Group and Asiana Airlines in 2019 to take responsibility for bookkeeping irregularities at the nation's No. 2 carrier. He was arrested and indicted in May last year on multiple criminal charges but was released on bail in November. Park is accused of masterminding unfair related-party transactions in violation of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act to rebuild the group and regain control of group companies. Park was indicted for withdrawing 330 billion won ($252 million) from four companies in 2015 to pay for the return of Kumho Industrial shares from the state-funded Korea Development Bank and other creditors. Park was also charged with inflicting losses on Asiana Airlines by leading the airline company to undersell 100 percent of its shares in Kumho Terminal to Kumho … [Read more...] about Ex-Kumho Asiana chair gets 10 years for unfair deals, embezzlement
Top 10 U.S. Export Partners Tells A Different, Less Asian Story
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Last year, for the first time, a majority of the top 10 U.S. trade partners were Asian nations. While that remains the case today, it is not the case when looking at the United States’ top export partners. Instead of six Asian nations, there are four. Instead of two Western Hemispheric nations, there are three. Instead of two European nations, there are three. This is the second in a series of columns about the nation’s exports. It follows similar series I did for the countries that are the nation’s top 10 trade partners and one for the airports, seaports and border crossings that are the nation’s top 10 “ports.” The first article in this series focused on an overview of the top 10 exports . This post will take a quick look at those 10 countries that are among the top 10 partners for U.S. exports: Canada Mexico China Japan United Kingdom Germany South Korea Netherlands Brazil … [Read more...] about Top 10 U.S. Export Partners Tells A Different, Less Asian Story
DOH: Dengue cases in Western Visayas near 10,000 mark
Mosquito. INQUIRER.net stock images BACOLOD CITY — Dengue cases are nearing the 10,000 mark in the Western Visayas with four new deaths, the Department of Health reported on Tuesday, August 16. Western Visayas has had 9,533 dengue cases and 54 deaths from January 1 to August 6, or an increase by 572 percent compared to last year. The DOH Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit reported that the top three provinces with the highest number of new dengue cases are Negros Occidental with 235, Iloilo Province – 124, and Antique – 79. Two persons have died of dengue in Iloilo province, while Negros Occidental had two deaths. Since the start of the year, Negros Occidental still has the highest number of dengue cases in Western Visayas at 3,345 and 16 deaths. Bacolod City has 569 cases and eight deaths. Antique has 2,110 cases and nine deaths; Iloilo province (1,800 cases and 16 deaths); Iloilo City (634 cases and one death); Capiz (468 cases and one death); … [Read more...] about DOH: Dengue cases in Western Visayas near 10,000 mark
Top 12 Design Rules to Follow When It Comes to Your Pitch Deck
In a world where we have more information than ever before, it’s still difficult to get noticed. That’s why the modern entrepreneur needs a strong pitch deck. A well-designed presentation that clearly spells out the benefits of your product or service and how it will change lives for the better is an essential tool in any businessperson’s arsenal. Here are 12 key rules you must follow when designing your very own pitch deck : 1) Keep your slide deck simple and straightforward The most successful decks are usually those with clear objectives and concise explanations of what they offer and how they work. The average viewer should be able to glance through your slides and understand the key points without too much effort. Venngage 2) Use a professional template or design software. Using an amateurish or unprofessional design can doom your presentation before it even starts. Make sure you use a quality template or design software to create … [Read more...] about Top 12 Design Rules to Follow When It Comes to Your Pitch Deck
5 vineyards and wineries in Thailand all wine lovers should know
Thailand may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about wine. But wine lovers might be pleasantly surprised to know that there are numerous great vineyards and wineries around the country. Although wine history in the country is young, the quality of Thai wines has improved significantly over the years, and they have started gaining the respect they deserve. The wineries in the country have adapted the conventional grape-cultivation process to better suit the local climates and native soil. That’s why they’re able to produce some fine and decadent wines. Aside from delicious wines, each vineyard and winery in Thailand boasts gorgeous grounds with unique charms. So, raise your glass and let’s dive into the best vineyards and wineries to visit in Thailand. 1. Monsoon Valley Vineyard, Hua Hin Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 – 18:30 Address: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Monsoon Valley operates 3 … [Read more...] about 5 vineyards and wineries in Thailand all wine lovers should know
Former Kiehl’s president Chris Salgardo launches Atwater, a grooming brand for men
Former president of Kiehl’s Chris Salgardo dedicated 18 years of his career to leading the New York-based brand to becoming one of the best-selling beauty brands in history. Today, more than two years after leaving Kiehl’s, Salgardo launches Atwater , a men’s grooming range named after his father’s hometown in California. At launch, Atwater will comprise of 10 products—ranging from cleanser to exfoliant to moisturizer—and will be available via direct-to-consumer channels as well as in Nordstrom store locations in the United States. advertisement advertisement Atwater is the latest beauty brand to launch in recent memory that’s founded by industry veterans with decades of experience and institutional knowledge at their disposal—legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown brought Jones Road to market the moment her 25-year non-compete lifted in 2020, and former Estee Lauder VP Chaz Giles debuted personalized skin-care platform Revea last year. … [Read more...] about Former Kiehl’s president Chris Salgardo launches Atwater, a grooming brand for men
Remote meetings have overtaken our calendars. Here are 3 ways to home in on the most necessary ones
Meetings get a bad rap. However, their lousy reputations aren’t unwarranted since most people consider meetings a waste of time alongside stoking a lack of motivation and energy-sapping feelings. According to these sentiments, most meetings are terrible, and they’re getting more time-consuming and even less liked. advertisement advertisement If you’re a blatant opponent of meetings, you are not alone. A study by Atlassian found U.S. businesses waste $37 billion in salary costs for unnecessary meetings, and the average person attends a whopping 62 meetings per month. Research by Otter.ai found 70% of employees experienced a 70% increase in meetings when remote work was introduced. Working from home is great, but the downside may be even more meetings. In addition, according to data from LiveCareer , 36% of workers spend 4 to 7 hours per week in meetings, 32% spent 7 to 10 hours per week in meetings, and 39% said their meetings were getting … [Read more...] about Remote meetings have overtaken our calendars. Here are 3 ways to home in on the most necessary ones
These next-gen telescopes will make the James Webb look like a toy
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) started its science mission just a few weeks ago, surpassing all expectations while astonishing scientists and the public alike. Its infrared instruments and a light-collecting area 6.25 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope are delivering sharper photos that go further into the Universe’s past than ever before. advertisement advertisement And yet, it will soon feel like a toy camera. The Webb is just the beginning of a new golden age of astronomy that is bringing us devices that will capture images that we can’t even imagine right now—the aggregate of which will change our perception of existence itself. Two of these future machines are very different from the JWST, each representing two completely different design philosophies. One is the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), a titanic device equipped with seven 27.5-foot mirrors that will be housed inside a 12-story building on top of Las Campanas Observatory … [Read more...] about These next-gen telescopes will make the James Webb look like a toy
Seoul says its 5th incinerator will become a landmark
A concept image of a new waste incinerator to be built in Seoul [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT] Seoul announced Wednesday that it will build a new waste incinerator by 2026 and make it into a city landmark. The city government held a press conference Wednesday to announce the new incinerator for municipal waste. In addition to the four incineration plants already in the capital — in Yangcheon, Nowon, Gangnam and Mapo — Seoul announced it will add another by 2026. An independent committee will choose the site in September. According to the city government, the four plants operating in Seoul incinerate around 2,200 tons of waste per day. That is not enough for the household waste generated by its 9.5 million residents, and some 1,000 tons is being buried in the Sudokwon landfill in Incheon. Following a ban on burying municipal waste in landfills in the greater capital region that goes into effect in 2026, Seoul needs a new incinerator. In 2019, the city twice attempted to … [Read more...] about Seoul says its 5th incinerator will become a landmark