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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 280. As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues and the war rages on, reliable sources of information are critical. Forbes gathers information and provides updates on the situation. By Daria Dzysiuk. Regional. The Odesa City Council voted in favor of the dismantling the monuments of “Founders of Odesa,” Catherine II and Alexandr Suvorov, situated in the city center. The decision was made after a petition on the official online mission of the President of Ukraine polled users on whether to demolish the monument of Russian rulers who “promoted genocide of Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar peoples, destroyed Zaporizhzhya Sich and introduced the russification policy.” The petition was signed by more than 25,000 users and was reviewed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who ordered local authorities to handle this issue. Both monuments will be relocated to the art museum in the days to come. … [Read more...] about Wednesday, November 30. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tzarevna, one of Manhattan’s institutions for authentic Russian and Eastern European cuisine, has rebranded and relaunched as Yo+Shoku , a brand-new dining experience that combines traditional Yoshoku cuisine with familiar Asian and Eastern European flavors from the owners’ childhoods. Ricky and Mariia Dolinsky, the owners, chefs and mixologists behind the Lower East Side’s popular Tzarevna, have opted to transform their restaurant into into an entirely new concept following a loss of customers during the Ukrainian/Russian war. Ricky, who is Ukrainian and Taiwanese, and Mariia, who is Russian, decided to rebrand as Yo+Shoku, an inviting pop-up dining experience located in the same familiar space that will showcase elevated Yoshoku fare that’s influenced by Ricky’s memories of traditional Asian cuisines and Mariia’s love for traditional Eastern European flavors. Ricky says, "We chose to highlight Yoshoku cuisine … [Read more...] about Popular Russian Restaurant In Manhattan Rebrands After Ukrainian War Backlash

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For many, Willow has faded and been forgotten. The 1988 George Lucas-created, Ron Howard-directed epic fantasy film was a one-off success, but never reached the heights of Star Wars and never got a true sequel—though it spawned a fascinating trilogy of fantasy novels focused on Elora Danan by Chris Claremont and an old NES video game RPG modeled after Zelda. I enjoyed both of these immensely, though neither as much as the original film. For me, you have to understand, Willow never drifted into obscurity. I have seen the movie dozens of times and it’s one of those rare gems that I enjoy a little bit more with every viewing. I suppose that’s what true love is. Rather than grow tired of someone or something over the years, your love simply grows and expands and becomes a part of who you are. To me, Willow was even better than Star Wars, and maybe that’s also because it was so singular. It didn’t come with its own … [Read more...] about ‘Willow’ Review: A Fun Sequel Series With Some Bizarre Creative Choices

Ukraine’s hotline for surrendering Russian soldiers is getting 100 enquiries a day as the war between the two countries rages on. The hotline is part of the “I Want To Live” project that was started in September by Ukraine. It allows Russian soldiers to call or enter details through a messenger app, such as Telegram, so they can peacefully surrender to Ukrainian forces. According to the BBC, Kyiv officials say the hotline has received more than 3,500 contacts from soldiers and their families since its commencement. The amount of calls per day has increased as Russian President Vladimir Putin mobilised hundreds of thousands of Russian men to fight in the war. A hotline operator by the name of Svitlana, says she receives more calls in the evening as soldiers have more time to sneak off and make the call. She says the voices on the other end of the calls are usually full of desperation and frustration as they don’t seem to understand how the hotline works. “There’s … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s hotline for surrendering Russian soldiers sees 100 enquiries a day

Daniel Ek - A + A STOCKHOLM (Nov 30): Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek renewed his attack on Apple on Wednesday in a series of tweets alleging the iPhone maker "gives itself every advantage while at the same time stifling innovation and hurting consumers". Ek tagged a number of sympathetic business leaders in his 21-tweet thread, including Musk, Microsoft president Brad Smith, and Proton founder Andy Yen. On Monday, the world's richest person Elon Musk criticised the fee Apple charges software developers — including his Twitter business — for in-app purchases, and posted a meme suggesting he was willing to "go to war" rather than pay it. Spotify has previously submitted antitrust complaints against Apple in various countries, alleging the 30% charge has forced Spotify to "artificially inflate" its own prices. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. It has previously said the 30% cut it takes on purchases made in its App Store is used … [Read more...] about Spotify CEO renews attack on Apple after Musk’s salvo

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron - A + A WASHINGTON (Dec 1): US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron will celebrate more than 200 years of US-French relations on Thursday but simmering in the background is a dispute over new American subsidies that has riled Europe. Biden is hosting Macron at the first state visit since the US leader took office in early 2021. Biden and his wife Jill are playing up the pageantry with a colorful arrival ceremony planned and 200 live lobsters flown in from Maine for a glittering state dinner. The two leaders are to hold talks then conduct a joint news conference at 11.45am EST (1645 GMT). Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Washington on Tuesday for his second state visit to the US since taking office in 2017. Biden, 80, and Macron, 44, have had many meetings at international gatherings but this will be the most amount of time they have spent in each other's company. The two leaders dined together on … [Read more...] about At state visit, Biden and Macron face dispute over American subsidies

Photo by Mohamad Shahril Basri/The Edge - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 1): The manufacturing sector may face a downturn in the first quarter of next year (1Q2023) due to global uncertainties, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Its president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai has warned industry players to be prepared moving into 2023. “The Government must take proactive actions, engage with the industry to come up with the right policies, so that small and medium enterprises can go through the headwinds,” he told reporters at the FMM Industry 4.0 Conference 2022 — The Digital Supply Chain on Thursday (Dec 1). He noted that the International Monetary Fund had predicted that global growth will slow down next year amid the cost of living crisis, tightening financial conditions, and geopolitical tensions. Many countries, which depend on trade with the US, China, Russia, and Ukraine, are witnessing reduced trade with the relocation of supply chains and job cuts, … [Read more...] about FMM’s Soh warns manufacturers may face downturn in 1Q2023, 10 years too long for 5G infrastructure

Lee Sang-eon The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The storming of the Bastille as taught in world history class can be an example of misrepresented history. Many people would regard the attack by Parisians on the old fortress used as a state prison just as a symbol of revolutionary struggle, or the flashpoint of the French Revolution to end the corrupt monarchy. The Bastille indeed represented royal authority in the center of Paris. But at the time of the storming on July 14, 1789, the prison had just seven inmates. According to “French Revolution” by Professor Joo Myung-chul, the seven inmates included Auguste-Claude Tavenier who had tried to assassinate Louis XV; a lunatic nobleman imprisoned at the request of his family; and an aristocrat accused of murder in addition to four forgers. The insurgents had not invaded the prison to release the prisoners, but to steal ammunition stocked in the prison. After occupying several military bases in Paris, the … [Read more...] about Giving a medal of honor to opponents

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Oregon coastline is famed for its rugged cliffs, picturesque coves, historic lighthouses, stunning sunsets, and dramatic sea stacks punctuated by scraggly evergreens. And remarkably, every one of the state’s 363 miles of gorgeous coastline is open to the public. There are numerous state parks dotting the coast where visitors can go to enjoy Oregon’s natural wonders, but these are the awe-inspiring stops that just can’t be missed. Oswald West State Park Nicknamed Smuggler’s Cove by locals, Short Sands Beach at Oswald West State Park is the destination for surfing in Oregon. Even if you don’t plan to hop on a board, take the serene forested path a half mile down to the beach to people-watch or check out the waterfalls and tide pools. Or, take one of the hiking paths to old-growth forest, Cape Falcon, or stunning Neahkahnie Mountain. Nehalem Bay State Park This 4-mile sand spit between Nehalem Bay and … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Parks At The Oregon Coast

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This year saw a number of outstanding books about a host of higher education topics, ranging from policy issues such as college costs and student learning to hot button subjects like academic freedom and online cheating. The list even includes one murder mystery. Here are my selections for the best titles in 2022. Breaking Ranks: How the Rankings Industry Rules Higher Education and What To Do About It by Colin Diver, former president of Reed College. Diver has written a spirited, often witty critique of the college ranking industry, particularly the well-known “gorilla” of the neighborhood, U.S. News. He does a particularly good job of tracing the development of various ranking systems and exposing their methodological shortcomings along with the pernicious effects they - and their components like graduation rates, social mobility and graduates’ salaries - can have on institutions living “under their ominous, often … [Read more...] about The Best Higher Education Books Of 2022