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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Like art, books add style, depth and character to any living space. When it comes to collector’s item coffee table books, nothing comes close to hardbound gems produced by Assouline. This holds especially true for those with a penchant for art, design, travel, and world cultures. Not only are Assouline’s books visually compelling, the narratives crafted by the company never fail to transport senses to another place, space and time. And while my personal spaces–both in the city and in the weekend home–are filled with design and art books from various publishing companies, a massive copy of Dior by John Galliano , with its black and red glossy cover, continues to hold a special place of pride. Coming Soon In Assouline’s The Impossible Collection A special edition Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection book will soon be launched by Assouline. It’s a collectible made for the style enthusiast whose … [Read more...] about Assouline Books That Every Fashion And Design Enthusiast Must Have At Home

In this photo taken on June 5, 2022, Taliban member Gul Agha Jalali (L) attends a computer science class at the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation in Kabul. AFP KABUL — Gul Agha Jalali used to spend his nights planting bombs — hoping to target an Afghan government soldier or, better still, a foreign serviceman. These days, the 23-year-old Taliban member is studying English and has enrolled in a computer science course in the capital, Kabul. “When our country was occupied by infidels, we needed bombs, mortars and guns,” says Jalali, an employee at the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Now there is a greater need for education, he told AFP. Since the Taliban swept back to power in August last year, hundreds of fighters have returned to school — either on their own or pushed by their commanders. The word “Taliban” actually means “students” in Arabic, and the hardline Islamist movement’s name stems from the religious schools in southern Afghanistan it emerged … [Read more...] about Taliban fighters swap arms for books as hundreds return to school

The interior of Hyundai Card Art Library in Itaewon, central Seoul. [HYUNDAI CARD] A library dedicated to art enthusiasts has opened its doors in Itaewon, central Seoul. Neatly stacked on its shelves are original publications of art books — a significant amount of which are quite rare. Hyundai Card opened Art Library on Tuesday, the fifth in its library series following Design Library, Travel Library, Music Library and Cooking Library. Art Library is located on the second floor of Hyundai Card Vinyl & Plastic, a music store. It is not the first time for the credit card company to be at the forefront of cultural spaces. Storage by Hyundai Card, located on the basement floor of the Hyundai Card Vinyl & Plastic building, is an art exhibition space that has proven popular, especially among the younger generation. Music Library houses a rare vinyl collection from legends like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. Visitors can listen to the vinyl freely by using turntables available … [Read more...] about Hyundai Card opens Art Library, filled with contemporary art books, in Itaewon

THAI Airways International has posted a 155% increase in revenue and a narrower loss in the first quarter of this year, with liquidity surging to the highest point since the company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 . On Tuesday, the carrier announced its first-quarter revenue totaled 1.1 billion baht, up 155% from the same period last year. An improvement in the airline’s performance is attributable to an increase in passenger and cargo traffic following the reopening of borders and the lifting of public health restrictions. THAI Airways International and its subsidiaries posted a first-quarter loss of 3.2 billion baht, down from 8.9 billion baht a year ago. There was a loss of 1.49 baht per share, compared to a loss of 5.59 baht per share in the first quarter of last year. The demand for international travel has increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Since the beginning of the month, Thailand’s entry rules have been relaxed, and Test & Go has … [Read more...] about Thai Airways Posts a 155% Increase in Revenue

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for a deposition two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, U.S., August 10, 2022. REUTERS/David ‘Dee’ Delgado/File Photo WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department asked a judge on Thursday to make public the warrant that authorized an FBI search of Donald Trump’s Florida home, after the former president attacked the search as an act of political retribution. Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed for the first time that agents had searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. The search is part of an investigation into whether he illegally removed records from the White House as he was leaving office. Garland, the nation’s top law enforcement official, said he had personally approved the decision to order the search. His confirmation was highly unusual since U.S. law enforcement typically does not discuss ongoing investigations. But it came after Trump himself … [Read more...] about US confirms search of Trump’s home, asks court to unseal warrant

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Behind the scenes of Cabaret Celeste at a vanity mirror, Matthew Richardson (AKA Jessica Bigtop) is brushing on electric blue eyeshadow preparing for the evening’s performance. In a few hours, Richardson will be commanding the stage at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth , emceeing a sultry cirque-meets-cabaret show, smoothly transitioning between French and English for the mixed-language Montreal audience and also rolling around the stage at the axis of a giant Cyr wheel in a gracious and precise dance with the law of gravity. “Everyone has their own superpower,” says Richardson, 37, a former graphic design artist who entered the world of cirque more than a decade ago. “I find in general, though, that circus artists are kind, humble people and we all admire each other.” When the pandemic hit and large meetings were put on pause, a lobby-level conference room at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth entered its second act and began … [Read more...] about A Luxury Hotel In Montreal Wants You To Run Off And Join The Circus

(CNN) An ancient virus, polio has crippled and killed humans for centuries. Etchings on Egyptian vessels show people with withered legs on crutches. New York adult diagnosed with polio, first US case in nearly a decade Striking children younger than 5 the hardest, the worst form of the virus causes nerve injury that can lead to paralysis, difficulty breathing and death. During 20th century epidemics, the virus often struck in warm summer months, sweeping through towns and cities every year or so. Polio was one of the world's most feared diseases until Dr. Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine and tested its safety in 1954. "In the early 1950s, before polio vaccines were available, polio outbreaks caused more than 15,000 cases of paralysis each year" in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted. "Parents were frightened to let their children go outside, especially in the summer when the virus … [Read more...] about Polio 101: Signs, symptoms and dangers of an ancient virus

ILLUSTRATIONBY RUTH MACAPAGAL There are fundamental concepts in marketing that remain relevant despite technology and changing consumer behaviors. This is important since what we know strongly influences what we do. Marketers (and entrepreneurs) need not wait for the consequences of a wrong action to influence new knowledge. Here is a list of five concepts marketers should look into to check if they have the right understanding of the business of marketing. 1. Needs and wants of the customers have to be identified First, most customers don’t even know what they actually need or want. They may know what they dislike but when it comes to new product design, it is still the domain of a company’s technical group, usually influenced by the company’s visionaries. For example, would the idea of an electronic blood pressure monitor come from hypertensive patients? Unlikely. The most they can do during the dominance of the manual blood pressure monitor era is to cite the pain points … [Read more...] about 5 marketing concepts that need to be reexamined

Press Release ICS Creates a Significant Phenomenon on the Thon Buri Area, Collaborating with Famous Brand Partners – Lotus, Hilton Garden Inn and Innovative Health and Lifestyle Center – to Empower the Potential of Prime Location Connecting ICONSIAM to be an Impeccable City. New mixed-use lifestyle town, inclusive of retail, office tower and hotel Reinforcing the No. 1 prime location of the Thon Buri side with transportation networks of roads, rails, and boats Introducing more than 200 famous brands, ready to expand the customer base to cover all target groups Set to open by the end of 2022 Bangkok (10 August 2022) – ICS, a new mixed-use lifestyle town of the Thon Buri area under a joint venture between a retail operator and a property developer “Siam Piwat, Magnolia and CP,” creates a significant phenomenon in the Thon Buri area with a concept of “Always A Good Day”. It collaborates with famous brand partners: Lotus’s with a new concept of … [Read more...] about ICS creates a significant phenomenon on the Thon Buri area, collaborating with famous brand partners

Moviegoers flocked to the theaters this weekend to see Stephen King 's It , giving it the third biggest box office opening of the year, according to Warner Bros. It , which follows a demonic clown who terrorizes children in a fictional Maine town, took in $117.2 million between Friday and Sunday. Andrés Muschietti's frightening adaptation (I screamed several times during the movie) of King 's 1986 novel also had the largest opening for a horror movie in box office history. The world has been no stranger to King's work . He's published more than 50 novels and non-fiction books, many of which have been adapted into TV shows and movies. That kind of bibliography is not easy to achieve. In 1999, King published On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft , a book that explores King's experience as an author and gives advice to aspiring writers. Here are a few lessons on how King stays productive: 1. Don't wait for that magical feeling--just get it done. … [Read more...] about As Stephen King’s ‘It’ Breaks Box Office Records, Here’s How the Author Stays Productive