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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By: Giannis Bairaktaris and Christos Makridis Following two years of closure due to Covid-19, the Athens Fashion Film Festival (AFFF) returned on March 14th for the fourth year with an interdisciplinary theme of “Art-istic OR Art-ificial?" held at the Athens Conservatory under the leadership of Nicole Alexandropoulou. Following an opening ceremony and remarks from Patrizia Falcinelli, the ambassador of Italy to Greece, the festival brought together people from different creative and scientific disciplines. Art-istic OR Art-ificial? One of the most interesting discussions took place on the second day of the festival. The roundtable examining the central theme of the 4th AFFF "Art-istic OR Art-ificial?: Artificial Intelligence in Human Creativity” presented the results of a workshop that students from the Creative Fashion Design and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University … [Read more...] about Athens Debuts With Interdisciplinary Film Festival Combining AI, Art, And Fashion

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Fashion and booze have always intertwined. Just look at how Grand Marnier has partnered with New York Fashion Week or when Absolut Vodka staged a sustainable runway at London Fashion Week. It makes sense, as the cocktail hour has practically become its own runway show. Buzzy fashion designers have the power to sway the fashion crowd to one booze brand or another—especially when complimentary drinks are at play during their cocktail soirées. In fact, fashion designer Vera Wang has her own line of vodka with Chopin, and beachwear brand Tommy Bahama has its own line of spirits, too. And now, one haute tequila brand 21 Seeds is popping up all over the fashion scene—whether it’s store openings, VIP parties, or fashion week events hosted by designers like Kidsuper, Dion Lee, Rebecca Vallance and most recently at the Bronx & Banco party at New York Fashion Week. Salma Hayek recently posted on Instagram where a … [Read more...] about Haute Tequila Brand 21 Seeds Is The Fashion Scene’s Drink Of Choice

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Purpose-driven business models have increased as more companies realize a need to better the world and themselves. According to Kate Gibbons of Harvard Business School Online, “There are several reasons why purpose-driven companies aren’t just sustainable but industry leaders. On top of fostering company culture, financial success, and industry change, they promote cooperation and long-term sustainability in business.” For the younger generations, purpose-driven pursuits are at the heart of how they choose the careers they wish to enter. “This is why, together with the Millennials, Gen-Z is sometimes called the ‘Why Generation.’ They have to have an answer to that question for everything they do,” says Mark C. Perna in Forbes . Once they [Millennials and Gen-Z] have their answer, the choice for work becomes professional and, ultimately, personal. The Edelman Trust Barometer’s 2022 report found over 60% of … [Read more...] about Community-Focused Adaptiveness Educates Legal Sector

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Nicole Dunn is the CEO of Dunn Pellier Media, Inc ; PR for the fitness, health and wellness sector. According to the CDC, 6 in 10 people in the United States have a chronic disease, and chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America. They are also a leading driver of healthcare costs . Having a healthy whole foods diet can help keep disease at bay. Under the weight of modernity, people are looking back in time for healing solutions. In this retrospection, they’re finding inspiration in the ways that our ancestors relied upon simple foods that could be found in their gardens, fields and nearby forests to nourish and heal their bodies. The “food as medicine” movement is a return to simplicity. And it’s not just produce departments and farmer’s market vendors that can benefit from this consumer trend. Here are three ways wellness brands can find their place in the food as … [Read more...] about How Wellness Brands Can Join The Food As Medicine Movement

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. It was started in 1993 by the Endometriosis Association to bring awareness to this inflammatory condition. In endometriosis , tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Symptoms may include painful periods, irregular or heavy bleeding, digestive issues, pain with sex, and difficulty getting pregnant. While the organs most commonly affected include the ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissue lining the pelvis, endometriosis can extend to parts of the body beyond the pelvis. It’s estimated to affect 10% of menstruating women worldwide , but health experts say the actual number may be much higher, as it can take a long time to receive a diagnosis—an average of ten years, according to Lora Liu, MD, a board-certified minimally invasive endometriosis excision specialist. She says, “There are so many women who think their symptoms are ‘normal’ or who … [Read more...] about 1 In 10 Women Worldwide Suffer From Endometriosis, So Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Diagnosis?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles on the dramas The Wire and Fringe and the John Wick movie franchise, has died. He was 60. Reddick’s body was discovered at his home in Studio City, California on Friday morning. The cause of his death is unknown, but law enforcement sources have informed TMZ, who first reported the news, that his death appears to be of natural causes. Born June 7, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, Lance Reddick began on television with guest appearances on series like dramas New York Undercover and Swift Justice. Following a three-episode stint on the short-lived mob drama Falcone , he landed a recurring role on the HBO prison drama Oz in 2000. More guest spots followed, including six episodes on Law & Order: SVU , until he snagged the role of Cedric Daniels on The Wire in 2002. Immediately following The Wire came his part as Phillip Broyles in drama Fringe , from 2008-13, and … [Read more...] about Lance Reddick Dead: ‘The Wire’, ‘Fringe’ And ‘John Wick’ Star Was 60

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aquarius. Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 18, 2023: You’re resilient, courageous and always on the move. You have a lot of physical and emotional strength to keep going. You amaze others. This year is the first year of a new nine-year cycle, which means you’re ready for new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Stay light on your feet! ARIES (March 21-April 19) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) CANCER (June 21-July 22) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) BORN TODAY Actress, singer Queen Latifah (1970), actress Lily Collins (1989); actor, comedian Adam Pally (1982) … [Read more...] about Daily horoscope for March 18, 2023

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After apparently months of requests, video sharing service YouTube finally agreed to allow a 2018 music video by Lebanese singer Myriam Fares to be edited to remove "offensive" imagery. According to a report from Rolling Stone , a member of Fares' management team confirmed that they had "successfully trimmed" some of the footage of the singer in blackface from the video for her hit international single "Goumi." The music publication first pointed out the controversial footage last November. However, even when it was released five years ago, there had been some backlash for her being seen in blackface to appear African. "We are now very well aware of the offensiveness that escaped our judgment when we launched the music video as it was never intentional. Especially since the blackface concept is non-existent in the Arab world and it was not considered a sensitive phenomenon in the Middle East," a statement to the … [Read more...] about YouTube Has Allowed Music Video Featuring Myriam Fares To Be Edited To Remove Problematic Content

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces. Happy Birthday for Monday, March 20, 2023: You are an idealist who is warmhearted and has the ability to work well with others. You become more confident as you age. This is a lovely year to socialize and enjoy yourself! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Nurture your inner beauty and happiness. ARIES (March 21-April 19) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) CANCER (June 21-July 22) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) BORN TODAY Actress, TV presenter Ruby Rose (1986), film director Spike Lee (1957), actor Michael Rapaport (1970) … [Read more...] about Daily horoscope for March 20, 2023

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Nicole Zheng is CMO of Pontera , a fintech platform that aims to help people retire better by enabling professional 401(k) management. One of the greatest challenges about switching industries as a marketing leader is understanding the regulatory landscape. A couple of positions ago, I became CMO of a clinical trial discovery platform for patients. As you can imagine, when recruiting potential patients to experimental drug trials, there are many, many things you can’t say. Fast forward a bit, and I’ve conducted investor relations as a public company officer and now serve as CMO for a fintech company. Both settings require a tight partnership with legal counsel to ensure communications are compliant with regulations that protect investors. Regulated communications are a challenge for marketers. We may daydream about unrestrained creativity, but alas we have been drawn to this quest. That’s why when … [Read more...] about Is ChatGPT Your New Writer? Not Today, Especially In Regulated Sectors