In How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future, journalist Maria Ressa, winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, gives readers a riveting inside view of what it’s like to be a dissident fighting authoritarianism. This engrossing book is a political history of the Philippines and an intimate memoir, but it’s
Month: November 2022
Worldbuilding is one of the most important parts of fantasy, and one of the best parts of worldbuilding is working out how the characters get from A to B. Fantasy transportation doesn’t just add texture to a story; it can be a crucial part of the plot, and can also reveal a lot about character.
Coach Gregg Berhalter and team captain Tyler Adams faced a grilling by Iranian journalists, as unrest in Iran is spilling out into protests in Qatar. The must-win match is rife with geopolitical tensions reminiscent of the countries’ last on-field face-off nearly a quarter century ago. By Tom Kludt November 28, 2022
The Purpose Awards EMEA – the awards scheme from PRWeek, Campaign and Third Sector – is accepting entries for 2023. The awards recognise campaigns that use creative ideas successfully to further positive causes, and acknowledge the organisations behind them. The awards are open to agencies, brands, public sector bodies, charities and NGOs throughout EMEA. With the
I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan. On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed Glico sign without anyone else in the background. Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Days later, CNBC’s Abigail Ng saw multiple groups of people flocking to
UPDATE 10:44 AM PT — The manager of the market tells us the production crew is not reimbursing the market or the vendors for the time off, saying, “We have not been in conversation with them at all as they are leasing the property from the property managers just as we lease the property for
From the high Andes to subtropical rainforests, from arid valleys to ice fields, Argentina’s stunning countryside is a playground for trekkers of all abilities. In such legendary locations as Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, you can test yourself against some of the most dramatic topography on the planet. Most trails in
While the Toy Story movies appeal to viewers of all ages, they’re mostly aimed at young children. However, some are now wondering if the franchise made a very adult move years ago. Fans seem to believe a that viral TikTok has found one particular scene that from the third film included an f-bomb. As soon
In this article FSLR WSM PDD BUD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Biogen facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Apple — Apple shares fell 3.89% following a report that iPhone production could take a big hit due to unrest at a Foxconn
There are plenty of wonderfully nose-tingling fragrances for fellas out there, but if you’re looking for something really show-stopping, men’s Burberry cologne delivers the goods. Since 1856, Burberry’s striking plaid-style print has been the epitome of cool. Almost everyone loves a bit of Burberry—and whatever your tastes or style—it’s an absolute fashion icon. Now, this
News CEO Trayle Shares New Video for “Craxk Flow”: Watch The song appears on his new mixtape HH5 By Nina Corcoran November 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter CEO Trayle in “Craxk Flow,” directed by Never Panic Films Facebook Twitter Atlanta rapper CEO Trayle has shared a new music video for the song “Craxk Flow” from HH5,
Jyrki Rauhio, Regional Head of Credit Advisory, Asia Pacific, HSBC Global Private Banking Asia may not be the world’s most developed superyacht region, but it does have a dynamic new generation of owners, many of whom have been inspired to purchase in the Covid era. In fact, a superyacht as a first boat is more
Had Jay Gould put his name on a university or concert hall, he would undoubtedly have been a household name today. The son of a poor farmer whose early life was marked by tragedy, Gould saw money as the means to give his family a better life…even if, to do so, he had to pull
For Cyber Monday, a ton of Dungeons and Dragons rulebooks are on sale for about 60% off, from the basics to the more advanced. The prices listed are all for the physical copies, not PDFs/ebooks! This sale looks to be today only, so whether you’re curious about the game or want to expand your D&D
View gallery Image Credit: SplashNews/Tim Rooke/Shutterstock Catherine Ommanney may have an even bigger claim to fame than her former gig on The Real Housewives of Washington D.C.! The reality star, now 50, detailed alleged former encounters with Prince Harry, now 38, in stunning new comments to The Sun. “We had some mutual friends in the property
A controversial millionaire has overhauled the finances of his charity amid scrutiny from the regulator. Businessman Doug Barrowman last year converted nearly £1.5m in unsecured loans to his foundation into donations. Barrowman, who made his money in corporate finance, established the Barrowman Foundation in 2017 and sits on its board. He made the loans over
There aren’t many mountain restaurants on the slopes of Passo Tonale and its linked resort of Ponte di Legno. This means people who spend most of their time on the local Passo Tonale slopes in particular go back to the village for lunch, where there are plenty of bars that serve food and a few
Erin and Anthony fight and make up so much that they might as well be married. (Maybe that’s why many fans ship them!) But when the fight involves Anthony’s daughter, could Erin go too far? Blue Bloods Season 13 Episode 7 spoilers revolve around Anthony’s daughter witnessing a fatal shooting. This will lead to some
In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chief executive officer and chairman of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger and Mickey Mouse look on before ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, November 27, 2017 in New York City. Getty Images Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said Monday
In its third weekend, Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever continued to reign at the global and international box office. With a $32.1M offshore frame (-53%), the sequel has an overseas total of $308M for $675.6M worldwide through Sunday. Before we look more closely at the hold on Wakanda Forever, however, attention turns to Disney’ new
I was already convinced that fireworks follow wherever Sir Elton John treads when he arrived at Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday night, ready to ignite the department store’s famous annual holiday lights and window display. He wore, as he’d promised me in an email interview that morning, “head-to-toe Gucci”: a red-and-blue tracksuit, Gucci x Adidas
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford are joining the ever-expanding Yellowstone universe. Paramount+ has announced that the highly decorated actors will star in the latest prequel of the neo-Western’s origin story. Titled 1923, the series will debut beginning Sunday, December 18th on Paramount+. Watch the newly revealed trailer below. Coming from Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, 1932 will follow the
“What an amazing world we live in today,” Laura Baanstra said. She was speaking at a 2018 press conference to announce the scientific process that had been used to solve the 1987 murders of her brother and his girlfriend. The Forever Witness: How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder details this brutal
I’ve been making a few of these cover quizzes lately, from guessing the book by its first edition cover to pixelated sci fi books to Lego-style fantasy novel covers and even covers by their color palette. They’re a lot of fun, so I’ve been keeping an eye out for other variations on this theme that
The “Orient Express” has been called the “king of trains” and the “train of kings.” Royalty, writers, actors and spies have ridden the original route between Paris and Istanbul, which started in the late 19th century. Author Agatha Christie described the Orient Express as “the train of my dreams.” She set a bestselling murder mystery
Comedian Freddie Roman, the former dean of The Friars Club and a staple of the Catskills comedy scene, has died. He was 85. Roman died Saturday afternoon at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida, his booking agent and friend Alison Chaplin said Sunday. His daughter told the entertainment trade Deadline that he suffered a heart
The RSPB is planning to spend £1.5m on a reboot and “reimagining” of its brand, along with a new campaign. The conservation charity has partnered with the creative brand consultancy ASHA & Co to redesign its brand identity and messaging, and with the creative group Lovers for a new brand reappraisal campaign. Work on the
President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images It’s been almost three years since people with federal student loans have had to make a payment on their debt, and the Biden administration recently announced that borrowers have even more time. In March 2020, when the
Jay Leno clearly lives by the credo … if you get injured doing what you love, you gotta get back in the buggy!!! Jay, who was seriously burned when a fuel leak on a 1907 steamer triggered a fire that burned his face and hands, was back at it again Saturday, taking a spin in
(credit: Rick Lew) TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, opened in March 2022 marking the newest hotel in Silicon Valley,bringing luxury accommodations and dining to the area. Just minutes from the San Jose International Airport, TETRA connects the four elements of life in the Valley – work, life, technology and nature – in its design-conscious
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