Palace magazine’s regular columnist Alexander Karolik Shlaen sheds light on this interesting, recent phenomenon in Singapore’s sale of properties in Core Central Region (CCR). While penning these lines, the pandemic is rapidly spreading around the world. But the launches of new residential projects in Singapore seem to be on another planet, not affected, with some
Month: April 2020
These are dire times. But there’s something comforting about scrolling through an endless array of shoes. With a whopping 51 styles ahead, you’re bound to find a pair (or two or ten) that’ll make you want to slip off your house socks and go for a proper socially distant walk. From rainbow flats to cherry
The thing about John Krasinki’s sequel is that, unlike some other major releases, it’s finished and ready to go. It actually is one of the last movies I was lucky enough to see in theaters before all of this hit the pause button, as CinemaBlend covered the press junket in New York City. Man, this
Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley are making their health and baby girl, Skylar, their main focus while in quarantine amid the COVID-19 outbreak. They shared with HollywoodLife what they’re binge watching, listening to, and how they’re staying fit! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Gretchen Rossi and her fiancé, Slade Smiley, are sticking to a healthy, active schedule and giving
The National Trust will furlough about 11,200 staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. The charity said in a statement that 80 per cent of its approximately 14,000 staff would be furloughed because of a loss of revenue caused by the charity’s closure of its attractions amid the Covid-19 crisis. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme enables
Portra Images | Getty Images If your financial life has hit a rough patch, you may be thinking about taking a loan from your 401(k) savings plan. Yet is it the right move to make? Many financial experts typically advise against it, calling it a “last resort.” However, with the coronavirus pandemic causing layoffs and
Triumph’s Bonneville has been the backbone of the brand and as such, supported the company through hard times. Now in its modern guise, the model continually sells well, beloved by Triumph enthusiasts as well as bikers who ride other makes. Jeremy Webb rides the T120 model, in Bonnie Scotland. I’ve been familiar with Triumph Bonneville’s
Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles While whiling away the hours wistfully awaiting when we can travel once again, a recent property review of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles has us excited to return to the hospitality industry when the time is right. Until then, we at JustLuxe hope you enjoy this property review to whet
Ellis Marsalis, the New Orleans jazz pianist and patriarch of an accomplished family of musicians, has died. The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music confirmed his death to NBC News. Branford Marsalis said his father died of COVID-19 complications. He was 85. Marsalis was the father of renowned musicians Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis; his
Raha Moharrak is currently pursuing her MBA at Synergy University Dubai Campus with a specialisation in Women’s Leadership Until 2018 women were not permitted in Saudi Arabian sport stadiums, not even as spectators. When the Saudi people sat down to watch the London Olympic Games in 2012, they only got to see two women athletes
Michael Wirth, CEO, Chevron, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galasia | CNBC Chevron will slash capital spending by $4 billion this year and suspend share buybacks, the latest oil company to cut costs in the face of an unprecedented slide in oil prices. Oil has crashed by
[Warning: The following contains spoilers for the series finale of The Magicians, “Fillory and Further.” Read at your own risk!] The Magicians series finale may have closed the book on Fillory and Further, but in true Magicians form, this last chapter really just felt like the beginning of a new story. That new story just
From faux fur slides to classic slip-on sneakers, wear these styles around the house now and out on the town later Are you working from home for the foreseeable future? Same. And while I might be wearing legging or sweatsuits almost every day (I do change from my formal work sweats to evening relaxation sweats,
To pretty much everyone’s displeasure, one of the world’s most beloved sit-comes is coming to an end. The last episode of the tenth season of Modern Family aired recently, and it’s been officially announced that season 11 will be the last. The show aired back in 2009, and it’s been going strong for a decade, without ever
Thanks to FaceTime, musicians Drake, The Weeknd and J. Cole were able to share some smiles with an 11-year-old cancer patient, Elijah Williams, before his death last week. On Sunday, Williams’ older cousin Michael Watson II shared the heartwarming story with his 7,000-plus Instagram followers, while also confirming the death of his cousin. “Over the past
Wizarding World, the franchise consisting of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts universe, announced on Twitter that a number of resources will be made available to fans of the series in response to the COVID-19 crisis. In a more detailed announcement on their website, Wizarding World wrote, “During the strange times we now find ourselves
St John Ambulance will need to start borrowing money from August if the coronavirus pandemic continues into the summer, the charity’s chief executive has told MPs. Martin Houghton-Brown told a virtual meeting of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee yesterday that the charity had sufficient reserves to last until August, but would need
Analysts have warned that falling oil prices will lead to a wave of consolidation or bankruptcies in the U.S. energy sector, and the Street got its first taste of what could be to come when U.S. shale producer Whiting Petroleum filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. “The oil patch is falling apart … This is the other
With many now spending a lot more time at home for the foreseeable future, experts offer their top tips to improve your outdoor space without spending a penny. As people look to cut back on unnecessary costs and spending, experts at Hitachi Personal Finance share insight and handy tips to help create a simple and
Well, it took awhile, but April is finally here, a time of Easter eggs, yellow chickadees, and fluffy bunnies. While that’s all fine and good, April means something else entirely for us horror hounds out there. It means we’re only six months away from October. In other words, we’re halfway to Halloween, folks. To celebrate,
Japan The Japan International Boat Show scheduled for March was cancelled, along with five other local boat shows planned to take place in April and May. Imported boat dealers will hold the new boat sea trials for potential customers individually from April, according to the ICOMIA report. Marinas are open without any restrictions; Manufacturers are
What happens when you lie to Rio? Well, Beth and the ladies already know it doesn’t end well, and Beth, in particular, learned that hard lesson again on Good Girls Season 3 Episode 7. Join our TV Fanatics Meaghan Frey, Lizzy Buczak, Jasmine Blu, and Whitney Evans as they discuss the hour. What do you make
Deciding on what part of the Drakensberg to visit can be difficult. I lived in the Drakensberg for over 15 years and of course I have my favourite areas to visit, but here, I’ll discuss the regions and their attractions briefly so that, when you decide to visit, you’ll have an idea on where to
In one month, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie will turn one year old. And after living in England and Canada with his parents, he’s now settling in Los Angeles with Meghan and Harry. People got a little update on how Archie is doing these days. A friend told the outlet that Archie is
Last week, Illumination/Universal’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru stepped off of its global release which was previously set for late June in some offshore markets and for July 3 domestically. It has now been scheduled for July 2, 2021, taking the slot that belonged to Sing 2, which in turn is now headed to Christmas
Look, elephants are great. I’ve never met an elephant, but I love them all anyway. I want them to survive and thrive and do all their elephant things for millennia to come. People who poach elephants are monsters, and the people who help preserve their natural habitats are saviors. I am very pro-elephant. That said:
The supermarket chain Morrisons has pledged to donate £10m worth of stock to local food banks by the end of July. The supermarket said it planned to help restock food banks by producing extra food at its food-making sites, which will run for an extra hour each day to help meet the additional demand. It
(New York, NY — April 1, 2020) Today, CARE and the International Rescue Committee published a Rapid Gender Assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic based on secondary data analysis undertaken between 12-20 March, 2020. The analysis was undertaken to explore the current and potential gendered dimensions of COVID-19 and highlights the ways in which women, girls
Wealthy New Yorkers fleeing the city are driving up the prices of rentals in the Hamptons and Hudson Valley, with rates more than tripling for some properties. As New York City considers “shelter in place” rules and the number of coronavirus cases skyrockets, New Yorkers who can afford it are decamping to more rural locales.
The Not Forgotten launches The Best Seat In The House a free entertainment show for care homes and the vulnerable across the UK. The Not Forgotten is an organisation set up to combat isolation and loneliness amongst the extended British Military family. They support any service personnel who are wounded, injured or sick. The organisation