Michael Feingold, theater critic, dies at 77
Obituary Michael Feingold, theater critic, dies at 77 Mr. Feingold was a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. Michael Feingold, longtime chief theater critic of the Village Voice, has died. He was 77 years old. News from Mr. Feingold’s the passage was shared by his peerAdam Feldman from Time Out. Mr. Feingold graduated from Columbia University in …
The Fiji Times » Surfing, science and sustainable tourism
Two of the most critical topics for Fiji today, tourism and environmental protection have momentarily merged to bring hope thanks to a visit from a team of marine scientists from the Multi Environmental Graphical Analysis Laboratory -scales (MEGA) in Hilo, Hawai’i. MEGA lab aims to develop innovative technologies and bring them to communities like ours …
What was really behind the mysterious disappearance of Agatha Christie?
“” Agatha Christie and her daughter Rosalind (right) are featured in a newspaper article reporting the novelist’s disappearance. Thousands of people have joined the manhunt to find her. Archives Hulton/Getty Images In the spring of 1926, Agatha’s beloved mother died, leaving her devastated. To make matters worse, Archie (who had told her earlier that he …
Bruno Latour (1947-2022)
Credit: Joël Saget/AFP via Getty Bruno Latour has upset received ideas about the nature of scientific truth. His proposition that scientific facts are constructed through networks of human and non-human actors initially outraged many. Rather than seeking objective facts, scientists were, he argued, “for the purpose of being convinced and convincing others”. Applying his thinking …
Bohol officials hold ‘Dive Expo’ to revive tourism industry
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Local and international divers and scuba diving enthusiasts are expected to hold the 1st Bohol Loop Dive Expo 2023 aimed at reviving local tourism which has “suffered tremendously” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, organized by the Panglao Association of Dive Operators (PADO) and the provincial government of Bohol, is …
Sarah de Leeuw from British Columbia uses poetry to examine language colonization in the islands of Haida Gwaii
The next chapter16:44Sarah from Leeuw sur Lot Sarah de Leeuw talks to Shelagh Rogers about her poetry book, Lot. Sarah de Leeuw’s last collection of poetry Plot takes readers to Haida Gwaii, where she grew up. The poems investigate the history, language and violence of colonization and how it shaped the land. Some of the …
Exclusive interview with novelist Marlon James
The university had planned to host novelist Marlon James as part of this year’s Gerhold Lecture Series in October; Unfortunately, the event had to be canceled due to numerous flight delays which prevented the author from arriving on campus in time for the event to take place. The English department has tentatively rescheduled James for …
B.C.’s lowest-paid workers don’t earn enough to live on, even the ‘bare bones’
Workers earning minimum wage in much of British Columbia will struggle to afford basic necessities like food and shelter. In Victoria, the province’s most expensive city, two adults working to support two children should earn at least $24.29 an hour to pay rent, groceries and other major expenses, according to a new analysis by the …
Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA) Short Interest Up 8.9% in October
Enova International, Inc. (NYSE: ENVA – Get Rating) saw significant growth in short-term interest in October. As of October 31, there was short interest totaling 1,840,000 shares, up 8.9% from the October 15 total of 1,690,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 214,200 shares, the short interest ratio is currently 8.6 days. Currently, …
Aberaeron novelist wins Welsh Book of the Year award
DRIFT, by Aberaeron novelist Caryl Lewis, has been announced as the first Welsh Waterstones book of the year 2022. Moving between the wild Welsh coast and war-torn Syria, Drift is a love story with a difference: a hypnotic tale of lost identity, the search for a home and the wondrous resilience of the human spirit. …
Les Madeleines, a beloved French bakery in Salt Lake City, is closing at the end of the year
Les Madeleines, with its signature kouign-amann patisserie, faced a staff shortage this year. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Romina Rasmussen, owner of Madeleines, the 19-year-old French pastry cafe in downtown Salt Lake City, speaks with a customer Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Rasmussen recently announced that ‘She would be closing her popular boutique at …
Omnichannel Commerce Requires Funding Options
Like so much else considered from a pre- and post-COVID perspective, traditional ways of measuring creditworthiness – and extending credit – are no longer applicable in today’s omnichannel environment. This, according to Bill Kratzer, Chief Innovation Officer of Versatile Credit, who told PYMNTS that there is a growing appetite from merchants and consumers alike to …
Stop Sexualizing the Queer Community – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Homophobia, whether an individual realizes it or not, contributes to the inherent sexualization of LGBTQ+ communities. Many mistakenly refer to mere support for queer and trans people as being sexual in nature. Portraying LGBTQ+ support as sexual when it clearly isn’t inflates the issue further, making anything short of hetero-cis-normative unsavory and unsuitable for polite …
Back to the Future: MSC World Europa Behind-the-Scenes Tech Tour
The newest ship in the fleet This is MSC Cruises’ first ship to run on LNG and also features fuel cell demonstration technology, a first test application in a real-time marine environment on a cruise ship. First glimpse of fuel cell technology Seatrade Cruise News was among the first media to have the opportunity to …
KATE MOSS reveals how she painstakingly pieced together her great-grandmother’s tragic story
Growing up, I had heard stories that there had been a writer in the family before me: a great-grandmother, Lily Watson, who died in 1932. But it was never presented as something serious, and my kind dad wasn’t one to reminisce. Besides, it was many years after the death of Lily’s daughter — my grandmother …
Albanian daily news
Inflation is stable and widespread in the economy, prompting the Bank of Albania to raise the base interest rate again by 0.5 percentage point. This decision is expected to lead to a further increase in yields and borrowing costs in the domestic financial market. Meanwhile, the belief is maturing among pundits that interest rate hikes …
Underwater Drones Market Size Grows 38.4% CAGR to USD
The report cites that the global Underwater Drones Market share reached a valuation of USD 228.7 Million in 2021 and is projected to be valued at USD 2224.4 Million by 2028. The market will exhibit an annual growth rate of 38.4% over the 2022-2028 period. Global Underwater Drones Market Overview: The Global Underwater Drones Market …
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George RR Martin to Fund Northwest Creative Writing Summer Program and Faculty Endowment – Chicago Tribune
A faculty endowment and a creative writing workshop are coming to Northwestern University thanks to donations made by school alumnus George RR Martin, author of the novels “A Song of Ice and Fire,” about which the series “Game of Thrones” was based. $3 million in donations from the novelist will help create the George RR …
The Immigrant Writers Association of Toronto supports newcomer writers and shares resources | New
Marème Racine Diongue of Scarborough says she tends to write during difficult emotional times for her. “Writing is something I use to get things out of my head,” the daughter of Senegalese immigrants said in an interview. “I hate most of my job.” However, a world opened up for Diongue a few years ago, when …
ELEVATE CREDIT, INC. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand our business, our results of operations and our financial condition. The MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related …
No Country For Old Men has made adaptation an art form in its own right
Javier Bardem in No country for old peopleScreenshot: Miramax On the path to adapting any prose to the screen, two roads inevitably diverge. There is the devout way: adaptations extracted without modification from the pages of an author. Then there’s the reverse approach: making the film so interpretive, the original text is little more than …
Doctors prescribing “blue therapy”
But many experts now believe that blue spaces, such as lakes and rivers, could be even more beneficial than green spaces. “Blue spaces provide us with distractions that take our minds away from the hassles of everyday life,” says Kate Campbell, a health psychology researcher at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. “The …
Suzette Mayr wins the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize
TORONTO, November 7, 2022 /CNW/ – Suzette Mayer was named the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner for her novel, The sleeper carrier, published by Coach House Books, bringing home $100,000 courtesy of Scotiabank. Suzette Mayr (CNW Group/Scotiabank) The announcement was made at a dinner and awards ceremony hosted by a poet, artist and performer Rupi …
Finastra and Jifiti form a strategic alliance to deliver
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finastra, a global provider of software applications and financial marketplaces, and Jifiti, a leading global fintech company, today announced a collaboration aimed at extending integrated financing capabilities to all financial institutions in the Finastra BaaS (Banking as a Service) ecosystem. Banks will be able to offer financing …
Portsmouth’s main tourist attraction is a museum with a 1511 warship
The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth’s main tourist attraction, is named after the warship Mary Rose which was first commissioned to be built on January 29, 1510. This warship marked the birth of Britain’s Royal Navy. The Mary Rose was King Henry The VIII’s favorite warship and operated for 34 years until she was sunk on …
Kelowna Ballet Troupe Hires Indigenous Choreographer to Mark 20th Anniversary
A leading professional dance company from the BC interior is celebrating its 20th anniversary with performances by an Indigenous choreographer throughout its 2022-2023 season. Ballet Kelowna, which was founded in 2002, announced this week that Cameron Fraser-Monroe, a member of the Tla’amin First Nation, will be its first artist-in-residence. As part of her residency, Fraser-Monroe …
Miami Book Fair once again celebrates Caribbean authors and culture
Miami, November 3, 2022 – Miami Dade College (MDC) Book Fair, November 13-20, will once again celebrate the best authors representing the Caribbean. The Fair invites you to be part of the ReadCaribbean 2022 Panelsa series of events including author presentations, panels and music for audiences of all ages. The launch of the ReadCaribbean program …
How Chinese property developers got into such a mess
Comment this story Comment Real estate matters a lot to China. Construction and real estate sales have been the main drivers of economic growth since President Xi Jinping came to power a decade ago. But now the industry is in crisis. Developers are facing a cash flow crunch that has put some big companies into …
Overwatch player discovers huge underwater map
Overwatch 2 is now in the middle of its first season. The team shooter weathered a tough start and is now settling into a good rhythm. Many players are heading to the highest tier of the battle pass. New evidence points to an underwater map being added for Season 2. Fans are also looking forward …
Author Kate Manning Mines Colorado’s past at Gilded Mountain
Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to living in Colorado. For the locals, by the locals. Register today! Novelist Kate Manning kept a photo of 100 men wearing funny hats in her office for years. The panorama is a group photo of the 1915 National Retail Monument Dealers convention in Marble, and Manning’s great-grandfather …
A class at Versailles encourages students to reinvent the 17th-century palace
Many know the Palace of Versailles as the personal project of French King Louis XIV, a palace he built to escape Paris and host lavish gatherings for the French elite. Through the lens of contemporary scholarship, the palace is now also known as a site of the extreme opulence and wealth that preceded the French …
What you need to know if you want to try buy now, pay later
Affirm first appeared on my Amazon page after I downloaded their app and created an account. I was qualified for a loan of hundreds of dollars with just a few clicks on my phone in about a nanosecond. Affirm is part of the growing “buy now, pay later” or BNPL industry. Other BNPL lenders are …
How to write a critical essay
Of all the types of journalism, criticism is the one that damages the karma of the author the most. In common parlance, the word “criticize” means “reproach” and “critic” means one who finds everything terrible. Scientific, literary, theatrical, film, food and any other criticism is a way of examining an object from different angles, both …
Adventurous travel for all ages
Mouth of the fjord in the Faroe Islands. Source: F. Toder There was a time when retirement meant sitting in the rocking chair on the porch and watching the world go by. This was when the average age of death was around 60 years old. But now many older people, who have the means and …
Ex-Tamil rebel jailed for attempted murder of ex-SL Prez Gotabaya wins best Tamil novelist award
House » Policy » International » Ex-Tamil rebel jailed for attempted murder of ex-SL Prez Gotabaya wins best Tamil novelist award Posted by: Gopi October 29, 2022 By Susitha Fernando Colombo, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The former Tamil rebel, who was imprisoned for the attempted assassination of Sri Lanka’s former defense secretary-turned-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has won …
Castle life: what next for Escape to the Chateau’s Dick and Angel? | Interiors
Do you know how sexy plumbing is? asks Dick Strawbridge. “It’s not! But it’s so, so important,” he laughs. In fact, corrects his wife, Angel, “our thermal store is a sexy thing, it’s like the London Underground, but in copper. It’s really amazing. The Strawbridges and their bubbly banter need no introduction. Their hit show, …
First Commonwealth Financial Company (NYSE:FCF) declares a dividend of $0.12 on its shares quarterly.
According to Zacks, First Commonwealth Financial Co. (NYSE: FCF) disclosed information about a quarterly dividend payment on Tuesday, October 25, when it announced the payment. Shareholders whose accounts were in good standing as of November 4 will be eligible to receive dividend payments of $0.12 per share, which will be paid on November 18. When …
William Trubridge says freediving world championships have lost their charm
In a recent blog post, William Trubridge – world freediving champion, speaker and ocean ambassador – says the freediving world championships have lost their charm, And he has a point. In this article, we give more details about the past and current World Freediving Championships and go over some key points he mentions in his …
UB Amnesty International visits South Campus to protest for Palestinian rights
“Dammi Falastini,” a song about Palestinian pride by Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, echoed around Flint Loop as students gathered last Friday for UB Amnesty International’s “Free Palestine” march from North Campus to South Campus . The annual march, led by the Muslim Student Association in previous years, was held on Friday to protest against human …
The Brief — Berlin Talking Shop – EURACTIV.com
The hosts of this week’s conference in Berlin on the reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine discussed the need for a new “Marshall Plan” and their commitment to support Ukraine. But if there was a purpose to the conference, it was to expose the insufficiency of European leadership. While German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission …
How Horror Reveals the Nation’s Deepest (and Darkest) Beliefs
W. Scott Poole has one of those twisted jobs that kids dream of: he’s a teacher and expert in modern horror. His new book, Dark Carnivals: Modern Horror and the Origins of the American Empire, focuses on the rise of classic monsters – vampires, wolfmen, Frankenstein – and the real monsters we face. His previous …
Tignes: the disappearing village – France Today
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the disappearance of Tignes. “But wait a minute! Tignes is a world-famous ski resort”, one could retort. Yes, but before being a ski resort, it was a village in another valley and its tragic history remains a painful collective memory in Tarentaise in Savoie. Like many of France’s …
The author of Ayer’s Cliff organizes a launch party for the first novel
Jane Baird Warren hosted a party at Auberge Ayer’s Cliff on Thursday October 20 to celebrate the launch of her first novel, How to be a goldfish. The mid-level novel published by Scholastic is out on October 4.Launch party guests mingled, ate and drank for the first hour. Baird Warren then addressed the attendees, thanking …
Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH) upgraded to buy on StockNews.com
Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH – Get a rating) was upgraded by StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a note to investors released Friday. Separately, Credit Suisse Group lowered its price target on Banco de Chile shares to $21.00 in a Monday, August 22 research report. Four investment analysts gave the stock …
Why Christopher Tolkien Hated Peter Jackson’s Movies
that of Peter Jackson The Lord of the Rings The trilogy gave author JRR Tolkien a bigger presence in the pop culture zeitgeist in the early 2000s. last part of the series, The king’s return, who won 11 Oscars at the 76th Annual Academy Awards. Yet despite the large-scale success and exposure that Jackson (and …
How ‘Outlander’ novelist Diana Gabaldon helped build the Surrey Writers’ Conference, now in its 30th year
The Sheraton Hotel in Guildford is a hive of authors, aspiring writers and books for the 30th edition of Surrey International Writers Conference. This week, the five-day event returned as an in-person rally, amplified by online workshops and courses created over the last two years of COVID-19 pandemic. The popular conference was started in the …
BSP is expected to decide on a 2% cap on credit card interest before the end of October
A decision on revising the 2% cap on credit card interest is expected before the end of the month, a senior Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said. According to BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier, the review of the 2% interest cap should be raised for review and decision by the Monetary Board (MB). “We …
The 8 Best Cruise Lines That Sail Around Fiji
Since reopening in May, Fiji is once again delighting travelers crossing its glistening shores. A big advantage of cruising Fiji over land travel is that the ships will not only take you to unspoiled white sand islands scattered around Fiji, but most cruises will also offer the opportunity to visit some of the other intriguing …
‘The Candy House’: Jennifer Egan talks about our need to be seen
American writer Jennifer Egan’s fascination with human responses to technology is at the heart of her novel ‘The Candy House’. Told in a dizzying array of narratives and styles, “The Candy House” is an exploration of our interdependence, but also our desire for true connection. Why we wrote this How is technology changing human behavior? …
IARC Perspective on Oral Cancer Prevention
From the International Center for Research on Cancer (VB, STN, DS, RS, BL-S.), and INSERM 1052, National Center for Scientific Research 5286, Cancer Research Center of Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, and the Department of Medical Oncology, Center Léon Bérard (PS) — all in Lyon, France; the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for …
Saigon hotel wins world’s best lobby award
By Hoang Seen October 16, 2022 | 6:21 p.m. PT The lobby of the five-star Reverie Saigon hotel on Nguyen Hue Boulevard in downtown HCMC. Photo courtesy of the hotel The five-star Reverie Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City won the “Best Lobby” award at this year’s “Best of the Best: The World’s Best …
Russian troops kill Ukrainian musician for refusing to participate in Kherson concert | Ukraine
Russian soldiers shot dead a Ukrainian musician in his home after he refused to take part in a concert in occupied Kherson, according to the Ministry of Culture in Kyiv. Conductor Yuriy Kerpatenko refused to take part in a concert “intended by the occupiers to demonstrate the so-called ‘improvement of peaceful life’ in Kherson”, the …
Why the “power of positive thinking” is still so popular
It was the ultimate insult. In the early 1960s, the editors of the radical literary quarterly CONTESTATION hosted a small conference in New York with successful therapist Erich Fromm to discuss the Frankfurt School philosopher’s new manifesto on “ethical socialism.” At one point, socialist icon and presidential candidate Norman Thomas, “the sharp mind of his …
BayCom Corp (NASDAQ:BCML) Short Interest Down 17.5% in September
BayCom Corp (NASDAQ:BCML – Get Rating) was the target of a sharp drop in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30, there was short interest totaling 167,900 shares, down 17.5% from the total of 203,500 shares as of September 15. Based on an average trading volume of 53,900 shares, the day-to-cover …
Bay Area writer’s play confuses San Francisco school board recall – and sure to offend
Ishmael Reed sees himself as a rock-wielding David against the Goliath of disinformation, historical revisionism, and anyone he sees as a false idol in media, politics, or any other aspect of American life and culture. . He satirically skewered many of these idols in hundreds of poems, novels, essays and plays. His targets have included …
Imagination takes flight in Hervé Le Tellier’s adventurous bestselling novel L’Anomalie
What would it be like to meet? This is the question that inspired the remarkable story of Hervé Le Tellier The anomaly – a thought-provoking mix of speculative fiction, dark thriller, satirical comedy and romance. An Air France flight experiences terrible turbulence on its Paris-New York route. Three months later, the same plane arrives, carrying …
Win a digital underwater photography course worth $145/£118!
As we reported in August, the world’s largest goal-oriented diving organization and SeaLegacy, the international conservation and production organization, have joined forces to launch the new “30×30” initiative. 30×30 aims to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 – by creating a global network of marine protected areas, the initiative aims to preserve the …
Colleen Hoover, the novelist who leads the bestseller list.
Colleen Hoover has sold over 20 million books. With passionate fan squads and an aptitude for dynamic drama. And she had her way of doing it. Colleen Hoover stole the hearts of many readers with her unique visualization. Early in her life she was a social worker and after that she started working at WIC, …
Publication of a long-lost book about London by a French author who supports the Nazis
Céline’s manuscripts reappeared in 2021, 78 years after their disappearance Nicolas BOVE Text size The second installment of long-lost manuscripts by famed French author – and notorious Nazi supporter – Louis-Ferdinand Céline was released on Thursday, based on his time in London. For decades, Celine’s manuscripts were thought to have been destroyed by Resistance fighters …
StockNews.com analysts rate Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) as a hold.
StockNews.com analysts kicked off coverage of Enova International on Wednesday with a letter sent to investors (NYSE: ENVA). The brokerage company recommended keeping its position in the shares of the company that offers credit services. In a separate research report released Thursday, September 29, JMP Securities reaffirmed its “buy” rating on Enova International shares in …
Biden criticizes the Supreme Court
Biden has repeatedly fired on the court since June, when he overturned Roe v. Wade, the historic decision on abortion. The court now has a 6-3 Conservative supermajority. In public comments last month, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. defended the Supreme Court’s power to interpret the Constitution. “You don’t want the political branches telling …
This 25 million euro superyacht can dive underwater for up to 4 days
During the Monaco Yacht Show 2022, U-Boat Worx, a Dutch yacht building company, unveiled the designs for the Nautilus, a superyacht that can also operate as a submarine for up to 4 days. The 1,250 ton, 37.5 meter ship is inspired by the tales of Jules Verne and is the first realistic design that could …
Leading scholars launch report on 12,000 years of Indian history
The project runs counter to the right-wing establishment’s push for a singular narrative. Several prominent scholars on October 9 launched a 600-page report on 12,000 years of Indian history and civilization, prepared by a collective of more than 80 scholars from around the world, including experts in genetics, archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, philosophy and history. Renowned …
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Factbox: 2022 Nobel Laureates
Oct 10 (Reuters) – Here is a list of Nobel laureates in 2022: Nobel Prize in Economics – US economists Ben Bernanke, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig won this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how supporting failing banks can avoid an even deeper economic crisis. …
Grapevine Gathering Victoria 2022 has been canceled
The October 2022 edition of the Grapvine Gathering Victoria has been cancelled, organizers announced on social media over the weekend. In an Instagram post on Saturday, October 8, organizers of the Grapevine Gathering VIC blamed the ongoing effects of the extreme weather event known as La Niña as the cause for the cancellation of its …
On This Day in History – October 9 – Almanac
1/3 Wikimedia” alt=”On October 9, 1919, the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series by defeating the Chicago White Sox. Eight White Sox members, including Charles Gandil, pictured, would be accused of intentionally losing games in exchange for players’ money in what would become the Black Sox scandal. File photo courtesy of Wikimedia“/> On October 9, …
Gold Rate Today in Mumbai – Forbes INDIA Advisor
The price of gold is different across Indian states and cities. Forbes Advisor set the gold price of one and 10 grams of 24 karat and 22 karat pure gold in Mumbai today at 9.34am. 24 karat gold price in Mumbai today 22 Karat Gold Price In Mumbai Today Related: Gold price today in 10 …
French writer Annie Ernaux wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
STOCKHOLM — French author Annie Ernaux, who bravely excerpted her own biography to explore life in France since the 1940s, was awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for her work that sheds light on dark corners of memory, family and society. Ernaux’s books explore deeply personal experiences and feelings – love, sex, …
French writer Annie Ernaux receives the 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature
Works by Annie Ernaux are displayed during the announcement of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature, in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2022. /Xinhua Works by Annie Ernaux are displayed during the announcement of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature, in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2022. /Xinhua French writer Annie Ernaux has won the 2022 Nobel …
Photographing Pakistan’s Disastrous Floods – The Washington Post
As we entered one of Pakistan’s worst flood-affected areas, for miles and as far as the eye could see, temporary settlements laden with tents sprang up for newly displaced communities along the main road. Families had begun to live in hastily constructed shelters, clinging to what little possessions they had left. As I walked past …
Jasmine Guillory on Romance, a new book drunk on love
Image source: Yalonda M. James/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images While chatting with New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory about her latest novel, recent big-screen romantic comedy “The Lost City” pops up. In the film, Sandra Bullock’s character is a successful novelist but harbors some resentment towards the genre in which she has …
Steven E. Cunningham sells 29,674 shares of Enova International, Inc. (NYSE: ENVA)
Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA – Get Rating) Chief Financial Officer Steven E. Cunningham sold 29,674 shares of Enova International in a trade that took place on Tuesday, October 4. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.00, for a total transaction of $919,894.00. Following the sale, the CFO now directly owns 178,356 shares …
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Expected: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Do you know what drowning looks like? The popular image of dying underwater – characterized by flailing arms and legs, screaming and desperate cries for help – is ubiquitous in movies and on television. But the victims mostly slip under the surface unnoticed, a leading water safety organization has warned. “Drowning is not like the …
Books that influenced Mahatma Gandhi
gandhi was an obsessive letter writer, writing thousands of epistles. When asked what ideology he followed, he replied, “I haven’t read Smith, Mill or Karl Marx. If in doubt, a small voice told me that if in doubt, do not turn left or right but always follow the narrow and straight path. This is a …
LZS-1, Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain) lunar (Apollo 14) simulating basalt soil
material and methods During the field campaign, 3,000 g of basalt rocks were collected from the Tao quarry. Among them, to carry out the analyses, “fresh” basalt samples of 1500 g which did not show any alteration were selected, trying to represent their different textural characteristics (eg massive, vesicular). For sampling, we had the appropriate …
Rates briefly topped 7% for the first time in 20 years
There was no rest for weary rate watchers after last week’s rout. This week proved to be even more volatile. UK in the spotlight (again) British problems still have a big impact. Last week’s rate spike was more easily attributed to market panic over a UK budget decision. The panic remained on Monday and escalated …
Biggest safari park outside of Africa coming to Haryana
India is home to a variety of wildlife and many sanctuaries. And now the country is on the verge of getting the largest safari park in the world, outside of Africa, in Haryana. We have all the details. By Anouchka Goel The government of Haryana is set to develop a safari park in the Aravallis, …
Short-term interest rises 612.6% in Ita Corpbanca (NYSE:ITCB) –
Ita Corpbanca (NYSE:ITCB) saw a sharp rise in short-term interest in September. There were 113,300 shares totaling short interest as of September 15, an increase of 612.6% from the total of 15,900 shares as of August 31. As a result, the average daily trading volume of 17,700 shares is now covered in 6.4 days. Recently, …
This Battery-Free Wireless Underwater Camera Could Help Reveal the Ocean’s Hidden Secrets
Credit: Adam Glanzman. Sending rovers to Mars and spacecraft to the far reaches of the solar system is pretty standard at this point, and we couldn’t be happier because it means scientists are constantly pushing the boundaries of exploration. But, without taking any credit for these remarkable achievements, it’s easy to lose sight of the …
Netflix Announces New Sci-Fi Anime Moonrise
Netflix has released a trailer for the all-new sci-fi anime, Moonrise, featuring main character Jack in action against creatures that serve as antagonists in the Earth vs. Moon conflict. Although a firm release date for the anime series has yet to be provided, Moonrise will premiere on Netflix sometime in 2024. Announced at Netflix Tudum …
Kat Lieu from Subtle Asian Baking shares recipes and talks about her new book
In May 2020, Kat Lieu started something beyond her wildest dreams. She wanted to create a community where new bakers – as she had recently been – and more experienced ones could share and learn about Asian baking. In less than six months, the Subtle Asian Baking Facebook Group had over 60,000 members. Today, they …
Tompkins Financial Corporation – Consensus indicates 2.6% upside potential
Tompkins Financial Corporation with ticker code (TMP) now have 2 analysts covering the stock. Analyst consensus points to a ‘Hold’ rating. The range between the high target price and the low target price is between 80 and 75, with the middle target price at 77.5. Now, with the previous closing price of 75.51, this indicates …
Concerning the Life and Crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman opening at the Courtyard Theater
Sarah Lawrie for Nailed Productions will present the world premiere of THE QUALITY OF MERCY: Concerning the Life and Crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman, written and performed by Edwin Flay | Directed by Bernie C. Byrnes, September 27 – October 8, 2022. The Courtyard Theatre, Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, N1 6EU @CourtyardHoxton …
Award-winning British novelist Hilary Mantel has died aged 70
His publisher called Mantel “one of the greatest English novelists of this century” whose works are considered “modern classics” and who “will be greatly missed”. Mantel published her first novel in 1985, “Everyday is Mother’s Day,” a darkly comic story about a mentally handicapped girl and her terrifying mother, who communes with the living dead. …
Eddie Butler obituary | rugby federation
Eddie Butler was a rarity in top sport. He became more famous once his playing days were over for his work as a broadcaster, journalist and novelist. The former Wales captain was the natural heir to ‘voice of rugby’, Bill McLaren, with whom he shared the BBC’s commentary box in his early days as a …
Splitit eLearning MSV increased by 350% since 2019
Merchant sales volume for the e-learning market has grown 350% since 2019 for education and professional development providers using Splitit white-label buy now, pay later (BNPL). Splitit has more than 100 clients offering online or offline training, including upGrad, Simplilearn, Fortuna Admissions, ThinkLouder, and Knowledgehut, according to a Wednesday, September 21 press release. “The challenges …
15 must-have travel accessories under $25
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Joshua Bennett on reading “pursuing the wonder”
BENNETT: I was on a Guggenheim Fellowship and one of the nice things about it was being able to read outside of the classroom. Just returned to Major Jackson’s “Hoops” collection, which I really enjoyed. I worked on an installation that celebrates the poetry of black nature, which just opened at the New York Botanical …
New books by two black novelists are coming this fall
New novels from masterful writers Namwali Serpell and Amber McBride are available this fall. Serpell, a Zambian-American novelist and professor of English at Harvard University, has offered her second novel, “The Furrows”, following her award-winning debut, “The Old Drift” in 2019. Serpell’s depth and ability to blending emotion and storytelling create a searing story of …
A cornered Putin is more dangerous than ever
Vladimir Putin’s threatening televised speech on Wednesday was much more than an attempt to turn the tide of his failing war on Ukraine. He attempted to reverse a war of aggression against a neighbor into a war of defense of a threatened “homeland,” a theme that resonates with Russians steeped in patriotic history. Putin, the …