It turns out that two of Marvel’s three Disney + entries, Loki and WandaVision, are two love stories. On the one hand, you have Vision asking for such romantic things like “what is sorrow but enduring love?” On the other, Loki describes love as a dagger; “It is a weapon …
Read More »Electric Playhouse emerges from pandemic and creates multimedia and interactive experience “The Artist” “Albuquerque Journal
………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. Electric Playhouse is creating a project called “The Artist”, a multimedia game, culinary and interactive experience. (Courtesy of Electric Playhouse) The brains behind Electric Playhouse continue to be visionaries. …
Read More »Why I changed my mind about trans self-identification
âHero of the Marriage Equality Debateâ was the honor bestowed on my stepfather, Lord (Patrick) Jenkin, by PinkNews upon his death in 2016. As a family, we were nominated for the Stonewall Politician Award of the year. in 2013. We have always supported gay rights and equality. My husband, Bernard, …
Read More »Immersive exhibit opens at Stanley Market Place – CBS Denver
AURORA, Colorado (CBS4) – In their latest immersive experience, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts opened âVan Gogh Aliveâ at Stanley Market Place in Aurora. The fully immersive experience captivates visitors into the artistic spirit of Vincent Van Gogh by bringing several of his iconic paintings to life. READ …
Read More »The best Oculus Quest 2 games and experiences
Virtual reality can be a amazing escape, a training or both. If you want the best standalone VR gaming console, the Oculus Quest 2 is your choice. The compact headset (an improved and cheaper update of the original Oculus Quest) reminds me more than ever that there are great games …
Read More »The best Olympic logos of all time, according to design experts
This year’s Olympics has a confusing logo for a confusing time. After delaying the Games last year to curb the spread of COVID-19, Olympic organizers have chosen not to update the logo for 2021. The resulting identity, a checkered circle representing the year 2020, arrives to feel both dated and …
Read More »Beautifully Renovated Luxury Home Offering Stunning Sea Views
Located on Vico Road is the magnificent Villa Belvedere, which has been carefully renovated and extended to an exemplary standard. The property represents what can only be described as a spectacular house with the most beautiful sea views over Dublin Bay. Dating from around 1850, this unique home, on the …
Read More »‘Beyond Van Gogh’ Exhibition in Milwaukee Brings New Life to Vincent Van Gogh’s Work | WUWM 89.7 FM
Despite a relatively short career, Vincent Van Gogh has created a striking body of work that still resonates with many of us. A new exhibition seeks to take the work beyond the canvas and to immerse viewers in the same feeling of freedom that has inspired this world of painting. …
Read More »FIFA 22 preview: 11v11 cape ushers in a new era
Gameplay, gameplay, gameplay. While much has been said about the realistic visuals offered in EA’s first suite of sports offerings for PS5 and Xbox Series X, their long-term success has to be judged by feel rather than appearance. FIFA 21 [and pad-sporting big bro Madden 21] offered encouragement, but not …
Read More »Current is a light sculpture that responds to the movements of passers-by
Artist Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong has designed an interactive installation on the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York State with LED animations that respond to passers-by. Called Current, the permanent sculpture is located on the Westchester County side of the Tappan Zee Bridge spanning the Hudson River between Tarrytown and Nyack. …
Read More »“Van Gogh doggo”: Watch a dog skillfully paint a flower on a canvas; the video impresses internet users
Social media is never deprived of delicious dog videos, and the latest to make the list involves a dog with his canvas, brush, and awesome painting skills. In a video that has been circulating the Internet, Secret, an Australian Shepherd, was filmed skillfully painting a flower on a canvas. âSecret …
Read More »Free Olympic Agora Exhibition in Nihonbashi features torches, medals and artwork
With the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics kicking off this week, immerse yourself in the spirit of the Games with a sports and art showcase in Nihonbashi. The district celebrates the biggest sports competition in the world with the Olympic Agora, an exclusive event featuring historic exhibitions and impressive contemporary works …
Read More »Ideal panic opener for the Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington
Lightning passed Sunday night and widespread panic arrived, crackling, sizzling, landing like thunder. The curfew has worn off as the rain before and seven thousand people received another three-hour reprieve of similitude and insanity, savoring every bite of an original stew smoked and simmered for 35 years. Popularity and longevity …
Read More »Why Michael Keaton’s Batman still has Burton’s Batmobile
The Flash will bring back Michael Keaton’s Batman, and it has the same Batmobile it had in the Tim Burton movies – but why? We will take a look. Flash will explore the concept of the multiverse in the DC realm and bring back Michael Keaton’s Batman, who still uses …
Read More »Floral Street x Van Gogh Collaboration | Sunflower Pop: where art and fragrance meet
SUNFLOWER POP: The new fragrance from Floral Street Oh, the joy of the sunflower: the gigantic bloom is a guaranteed mood booster, and the sight of their sunny faces is a signal that summer is here. Maybe their brilliant disposition and portrayal of eternal optimism is why we love these …
Read More »Danbury 11 & Under Baseball Team Wins State Championships, Other Community Highlights
Kassandra Steen, from Bethel, won the Deutsch Family Scholarship Program, sponsored by Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits. Steen is Brett Steen’s child. Steen is majoring in English at Mitchell College in New London. Deutsch set up the program to reward the academic excellence of children or their employees. The company …
Read More »All voices matter in the Dartmouth logo debate [OPINION]
The long-simmering debate over whether to ditch the Dartmouth Indian name and logo for Dartmouth Town School sports teams may soon gain momentum. The special subcommittee on equality and diversity has agreed to hold a hearing next month to hear what the general public has to say about the controversy. …
Read More »Eight decades after the V for Churchill’s victory, Boris Johnson’s rhetoric of freedom rings hollow
While the V’s victory speech signaled an atmosphere of defiance and the assurance of eventual freedom, Churchill was certainly not promising what could not be delivered. It was a signal of defiance – two fingers to the Nazis and the Axis Powers. The personal freedoms of many in Britain continued …
Read More »Paintings, Projections, VR Starry Nights: Can We Ever Know Van Gogh?
In 2017, I took a trip to Paris, where I greedily absorbed as much art as I could. In one of the cavernous rooms of the ornate Musée d’Orsay was the exhibition of van Gogh, his framed works (“The Starry Night on the Rhône”, “Room in Arles”, “The Church of …
Read More »“I’m not Jeff Koons! – Pope.L’s endurance crawls, weird texts and guerrilla genius | Art
For long, if someone asked him for his contact details, Pope.L would produce a business card proclaiming him “America’s friendliest black artist.” Sure enough, when he appears on a video call from his run-down Chicago studio, the performance artist and painter is kind and thoughtful. In a trucker cap and …
Read More »Meet the millionaire making waves on Scotland’s most exclusive island
For more than 20 years, the small steamship SS Davenham worked tirelessly, blowing back and forth on a busy industrial road, laden with harmful paint chemicals and dusty piles of potash. Eventually, the difficult task of transporting its cargo between chemical factories in the north of England took its toll. …
Read More »Museum exhibit showcasing Vincent van Gogh’s immersive digital art opens in Indianapolis
Enter the room, surrounded by the work of one of the most legendary artists to date, and illuminated by a digital gallery. The Indianapolis Art Museum in Newfields will soon begin a multisensory digital technology experiment called THE. LUME Indianapolis. THE LUME will occupy the entire 4th floor of the …
Read More »15 Amazing Charlotte Tattoo Artists You Should Follow On Social Media
CHARLOTTE, NC – So you thought about getting a tattoo. Lucky for you, WCCB has compiled a list of 15 amazing artists in the Charlotte area. These artists specialize in everything from traditional American and Japanese tattoo style to watercolor, realism and many more styles. Elisa sanchez Instagram: @elissandraa Canvas …
Read More »How Native Americans Adjusted To Assimilation And Attribution
By Daniel M. Cobb, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill American Indians continued to adapt to the challenges and changes they faced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While some have adapted to the new circumstances, others have categorically refused to do so. However, both formal education …
Read More »The Lacock Scarecrow Trail makes a welcome return this weekend
HUNDREDS of visitors are likely to flock to Lacock this weekend as the village celebrates the welcome return of its annual Scarecrow Trail. This year’s adult theme is ‘Best of British’ and the children’s theme is ‘Animals’. There will be over 50 scarecrows scattered around the village for visitors to …
Read More »The new solutions of utopian fiction
To subscribe to The nation Subscribe now for as low as $ 2 per month! Thank you for signing up The nationthe weekly bulletin of. Thank you for signing up. For more than The nation, see our latest issue. To subscribe to The nation Subscribe now for as low as …
Read More »7 things to do in Edmonton this weekend: July 16-18
Long live the weekend ! It’s time to celebrate by attending a fun event in the city. Here are the events to discover in Edmonton from July 16-18. Al Fresco the 4th What: Bustling downtown summer market, Al Fresco on 4th is full of extensive patios, various food trucks, and …
Read More »Sarasota Exhibit Features Artwork, Florida Bandit Lives
Instead of settling for traditional jobs in the agriculture industry, the Florida Highwaymen have managed to sell their artwork to customers from the backs of their cars and go door-to-door to doctor’s offices, hotels and businesses along Florida’s Atlantic coast. Making several paintings in one day allowed them to offer …
Read More »Painting the cities
TEXARKANA – Even though life is easy and the sizzle of summer is upon us, that doesn’t mean local muralists are taking a vacation from their creative work. Darlene Taylor, Jes Weiner, and David Freeman are three muralists whose collective artistic touch has beautified Texarkana over the past two years, …
Read More »How NFTs are further opening the door to the world of crypto and pop culture
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. ISchool professor Lee W. McKnight recognized the lifelong value of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, when used only in a tamagotchi-like online game called CryptoKitties. In 2021, just a few years after this game was developed, …
Read More »I never finished season 2, explained: who is Devi’s boyfriend?
Netflix Coming-of-Age Comedy-Drama Series “Never Have I Ever” follows Devi Vishwakumar as she navigates the turbulent world of high school after her father’s untimely and very public death in a recital music at school. Being one of the popular kids is all Devi and (to some extent) her wide-eyed friends …
Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Fun With Kids in Charlotte, NC
Are you looking for a day trip, a weekend trip, or even a complete vacation? Charlotte, North Carolina is about 90 minutes from the upstate and offers visitors entertainment to suit whatever interests you and your family have. Here are some of the entertainment that awaits you in the Queen …
Read More »Citroën India partners with Eccentric Engineering for 3D digital visualizations of their cars online
The One 3D platform has also been integrated into Citroën’s La Maison dealerships across India for buyers to experience the 3D system. Just like the online configurator, an advantage of using this system is that dealers do not have to stock and accumulate cars of different colors, variants and interiors. …
Read More »Nashville artist selected for Columbia ‘Walls for Women’ mural
Nashville artist Tara Aversa has been selected to complete the Columbia “Walls for Women” mural trail, which is scheduled to begin in September. Walls for Women is a statewide project launched last year on the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, which led to the ratification of the 19th …
Read More »Harry Conklin, 75, of Great Barrington, beloved lawyer, dedicated to the community
With deep sadness we announce that our wonderful Harry passed away on July 8th after a seven month illness from cancer. Harry E. Conklin His presence, kindness, charm and warm and warm greetings to his friends on Main Street will be greatly missed by relatives and friends of the community; …
Read More »How to reschedule the dates of your tickets
Bought tickets to see âImmersive Van Goghâ on the Phoenix Metro but don’t know what to do now that its opening date has been postponed? You’re not alone. Janet Dillard read an article about the exhibition location announcement and postponed dates in The Arizona Republic and realized her family would …
Read More »Why should you watch young royals
Teenagers actually look and behave like teenagers Far too often, young people in coming-of-age entertainment vehicles look, act and feel a little too mature for real teens to relate to on a deeper level. Notorious actors have birth dates long before the people they portray onscreen (Darren Barnet, who plays …
Read More »It’s family time at Claremont Yoga
by Andrew Alonzo | [email protected] Tracy Brennan’s new Claremont Yoga studio, located at 300 West Foothill Boulevard, parents and children have shown up over the last six weeks to not only beat the summer heat, but also partake in fun and refreshing yoga activities inside. Also, for the last three …
Read More »Euro 2020: Roman dynasty, to be built
Even months before Italy’s European Championship triumph, their elegant manager Roberto Mancini knew his team would conquer the continent. In an interview with the fashion magazine GQ, he detailed his summer plans: “The goal is to spend the summer in Portonovo to sign autographs as a champion manager. It’s a …
Read More »In studio with Michael E. Bartlett – Sonoma Sun
Posted on July 11, 2021 by Sonoma Valley Sun By Jackie Lee | Sonoma Valley Sun Michael Bartlett’s paintings are easily identified by their lush colors and luminosity. He has a unique method of applying colors in many glazes to achieve this effect, a long but rewarding technique that can …
Read More »‘Intregalde’: Cannes review | Comments
Real. Radu Muntean. Romania. 2021. 104 min. Romanian cinema takes a trip to the dark woods of Unequal by Radu Muntean, a New Wave mainstay in the country. After titles like Tuesday after Christmas (2010) and Alice T. (2018), Muntean arrives at Directors’ Fortnight with a road movie – or …
Read More »Artist Tino Sehgal: “Human interaction has become much more palpable” | Tino Sehgal
Tino Sehgal’s work is designed to leave no imprint. The London-born German-Indian artist works with voice and movement, but he wants none of those evoked moments left behind, beyond memories. Photography and video are prohibited, or at least miss its purpose. He’s the Instagrammer’s nightmare. He has also created some …
Read More »Nothing but rolling hills and vast land to see miles from this Yass haven
The Chain-O-Ponds Homestead is peaceful rural living at its best. Photo: Ray White Rural Canberra. Set on a nearly 13-hectare block of idyllic rolling hills with a dam and stream, when you gaze out your kitchen window or relax on your veranda in this Yass haven you won’t see any …
Read More »Cristina Iglesias creates liquid sculptures by the sea
July 10, 2021 SAINT SEBASTIAN ONA ROCKY outcrop overlooking a Norwegian fjord, she created a wall of aluminum foil, making each of their slightly curved shapes distinct. At the open-air sculpture park of the Inhotim Museum in southern Brazil, she built a magical maze lined with replicas of vegetation. In …
Read More »Carroll County Chamber of Commerce: Watercolors and Youthful Artwork on Display at the Carroll Arts Center
The latest Carroll Arts Center gallery exhibits for the summer are a Baltimore Watercolour Society showcase and a collection of artwork created by participants at this summer’s youth art camp. In the Tevis Gallery will be “Aqueous Media”, a showcase of vibrant watercolors created by members of the Baltimore Watercolor …
Read More »Cannes Film Festival 2021 Critics’ Notebook 1: Section openings Onoda, Ghost Song, Between Two Worlds, Cow
Onoda Cannes declared itself open for business earlier this week, the first major international film festival in 2021 to do so in an all-physical edition (with the exception of the partially digital market). The irony did not escape some participants that Thierry Fremaux and co. has chosen to launch its …
Read More »Corpus Christi learning the art of adaptive building reuse
Some have had the impression that Corpus Christi is a city that does not particularly value its heritage, that “demolish it” is the motto here. But the national trend towards adaptive reuse is increasingly visible here in Corpus Christi, and has paid off for the community. What is adaptive reuse? …
Read More »On being “left behind”, but also navigating the novelty of a big city-Art-and-culture News, Firstpost
In many ways, Luca, the new Pixar film, is the most important child of the pandemic baby boom. The Viewfinder is a bi-monthly column by writer and critic Rahul Desai, which examines films through a personal lens. * It’s the 50’s, and a sweet young sea monster lives off the …
Read More »13 must-see things in Denver this weekend (July 9-11)
The MLB All-Star Game is here, and there is plenty of activity in town to celebrate the American hobby! If you’re a baseball fan, Denver is the place to go this weekend as the city prepares to host the All-Star Game. Events around the city will celebrate baseball and its …
Read More »Why Quillette sucks | Boing boing
Australian writer Claire Lehmann recently became the “” of Twittermain character“posting bizarre remarks about black female athletes Sha’Carri Richardson and Florence Griffith” Flo-Jo “Joyner. Richardson’s” strong nails and hair “, she suggested, was a side effect of the steroids. -Jo, she falsely added, also “had fingernails” and died of drug …
Read More »New documentary explores the history of Houston nightclub acts
Nearly a decade in the works, a new documentary that tells the story of one of Houston’s most iconic nightclubs is set to debut this month. Called Friday I’m in love, the film focuses on the decades-long history of the legendary Montrose Numbers nightclub, and will premiere at the club …
Read More »Van Gogh’s immersive New York exhibit offers visitors breathtaking experiences
People visit Van Gogh’s exhibitions in New York, United States on July 5, 2021. With 500,000 cubic feet of projections indoors, the large and immersive exhibition transforms Vincent Van Gogh’s works into dynamic visual images , evoking the interests of visitors through video and music. (Photo: Chinese Press Service / …
Read More »Accident response team resolves 10 hit-and-run cases in 10 days
Six-member Gurugram Police Accident Response Team (Art) re-examines black spots and hit-and-run cases to identify drivers who fled the area after colliding with motorists and pedestrians this year. Police said on Tuesday the team had solved 10 blind cases in the past 10 days. The team, formed on March 25 …
Read More »Life in the ‘prettiest village in Yorkshire’ which is frozen in time and the stuff of legend
Osmotherley is the prettiest village in the UK according to Google, located on the edge of the lush Yorkshire Dales. With its Grade II listed buildings and structures surrounded by rural roads, it’s not hard to see why. Steeped in legend, the name has a slightly darker reason, but it …
Read More »Blaze + ReThink Ice Cream + Joyride Inmate Mattress
Hello, River City! Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch newsletter! This is where you’ll find all the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Tuesday July 6, 2021! First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Clear all day. High: 90 Low: 56. Here are the best stories …
Read More »Interview with Daniel Roseberry from Schiaparelli about his latest Couture collection
Courtesy of Schiaparelli / Daniel Roseberry As Paris Couture Week opens its doors for the third season as an event in the containment era, Schiaparelli begins the program with a collection that perfectly embodies the future of Haute Couture. Creative Director Daniel Roseberry once again manages to emulate the avant-garde …
Read More »Technology Meets Tradition: Robotic Leather Puppets from Kerala | Arts and culture
Koonathara, Palakkad – A cool breeze, moving prayer verses and eye-catching puppets mesmerize the audience of over 25 people seated in chairs under the night sky of Koonathara, a village in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. They are a mix of locals and tourists from all over the world. …
Read More »Crazy moments for seniors on holiday on the Isle of Wight
OUR summer vacation was supposed to be an idyllic train ride through the Swiss Alps, but Covid-19 instead sent my wife and I to the Isle of Wight. Sailing a body of water in a boat and it almost feels like going abroad – well, that was the point – …
Read More »Original “Immersive Van Gogh” Exhibition Announces New Opening Date and Venue Location of “Lighthouse Artspace”
Become a blockbuster with more than 2 million tickets sold, Immersive Van Gogh turns out to be one of the hottest sold-out shows in Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and new York. The public will have the opportunity to enter this unique space which will be transformed with Van …
Read More »Around the remote control: TV and streaming selections from July 4 to 10
Vanessa William, host of “A Capitol Fourth” (Sunday, 8pm, PBS). (Photo by Jason Mendez / Invision / AP) DO NOT MISS FOURTH JULY CELEBRATIONS Still, the TV offers celebration options and the pyrotechnic displays look pretty cool in HD. Highlights include the ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular’ (Sunday, 8:00 …
Read More »Lincoln Center’s first-ever poet in residence
Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, âauthor, organizer and educatorâ from Brooklyn, NY who knows a thing or two about promoting a sense of community. Browne is the Executive Director of JustMedia, which is a “literacy initiative designed to support the grassroots work of criminal justice leaders and community members.” …
Read More »Kids vs adults: the best things to do this school vacation
School holidays are a time to embrace or sometimes escape from children. Either way, we have concocted the best winter adventures to experience with your loved ones or in complete solitude. Kiss the kids Hot pool paradise Brook Sabin / Stuff Watch movies with a drink by the pool at …
Read More »Reuters Entertainment news summary | Entertainment
Here is a summary of the current entertainment briefs. Actress Amber Heard Says She Welcomed Baby Girl In April “Aquaman” actress Amber Heard revealed she welcomed a daughter in April, sharing a photo of herself with the three-month-old on social media. In an Instagram post Thursday night, the 35-year-old, who …
Read More »15 things: ministry in Miami, courage, humility and more
1. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi presents Pope Francis with a leather painting of Leonardo’s Last Supper. Al-Kadhimi told the Pope that he was painted in secret by a woman while being held captive by ISIS. (Photo CNS / Vatican Media) pic.twitter.com/XYKPE77pFU – Catholic Press Service (@CatholicNewsSvc) July 2, 2021 …
Read More »New York Puppet Show Series
Join us at the Museum this fall for a special series of outdoor performances featuring local puppeteers, educators and performing groups. All the shows and workshops will take place in person on the magnificent outdoor terrace of the Museum. Families can enjoy the shows and then visit the New York …
Read More »San Diego Community News Group
San Diego Community News Group Posted – 02/07/21 – 10:41 AM | 113 views | 0 | 0 | | Born in 1933 in the east of France, in the picturesque valley of the Rhine, during the interwar years, Dorette Streng / Jackson and her brother Dani and Annette had …
Read More »Is Facebook a monopoly? | The Economist
July 3, 2021 San Francisco AT LAST IS event. Or so thought the critics of big technologies. President Joe Biden has appointed one of their own, Lina Khan, to head the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A congressional committee has approved six bills to curb Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Facebook. Then, …
Read More »People’s movement is funneling much-needed funds to climate action groups – and you can help
âScientists tell us we have a 10-year window for change,â says Arielle Gamble, co-founder and director of Groundswell – an ambitious initiative that aims to tackle the chronic underfunding of climate advocacy in Australia. âWe don’t bring billionaires together. When ordinary people put in small amounts of money, talent or …
Read More »Entertainment News Roundup: Britney Spears’ Father Calls for Investigation into Allegations of Abuse; See how Van Gogh saw himself in an exhibition in London and more
Here is a summary of the current entertainment briefs. ‘Black Widow’ screening rolls out red carpet for London moviegoers Film buffs young and old, some dressed as their favorite “Avengers” characters, walked and posed on a red carpet in Leicester Square in London on Tuesday for a special screening of …
Read More »Waterman’s Returns with in-person event | Shop-Eat-Surf
After having to take off 2020 due to the global pandemic (the first time in the past 30 years the event has not happened), Waterman’s legendary gala returns for an in-person celebration on August 14, 2021 at the Ranch from Laguna Beach. The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor …
Read More »Milford Cultural Council asked artists to paint picnic tables
MILFORD – Dressed in an appropriate shade of yellow, Abigail Glennon carefully leaned over a white picnic table inside the Milford Highways Department garage last week and brushed bright lines in painted sun rays. “I took a lot of inspiration from the ’60s,’ 70s, art style eras,” said Glennon, a …
Read More »Thoughts on the news today
THE FIRST SHORT STORY what bothered me was Chekhov’s âThe Betâ. Until then, narrative resolution had meant happy endings. Rip van Winkle may find upon awakening that twenty years have passed, or castaway Sinbad will see that his only hope for survival is to hang on to the giant boulder, …
Read More »Sugar Land seeks artists to decorate mental health boxes
SUGAR LAND, Texas – In partnership with To Write Love on Her Arms, a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and seeking help for those struggling with depression, drug addiction, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, the town of Sugar Land is looking for local artists to help decorate small wooden information …
Read More »Green Room: Immersive art and craftivism
Long live Van Gogh The highly publicized multisensory experience Van Gogh alive opens in Adelaide tomorrow in a purpose-built 1860 m² âdigital galleryâ on the former Le Cornu site on O’Connell Street. The place, dubbed the Grand Pavilion, took six weeks to create and would give visitors the feeling of …
Read More »Safety delay after recent wave of fatal work accidents, Singapore News & Top Stories
The Occupational Safety and Health Council (WSH) and six professional associations last week called for a safety break, after a recent wave of fatal work accidents. Associations from the construction, marine, process engineering, manufacturing, transportation and logistics sectors have called on more than 10,700 of their members to take the …
Read More »Artist J. Leigh Garcia grapples with the personal and the political
Prior to the pandemic, much of J. Leigh Garcia’s work was more political in nature, focusing heavily on the subject of undocumented Latinx immigrants to Texas, the state where the artist was born and raised. In recent months, however, Garcia’s work has taken an inward turn, increasingly focused on her …
Read More »A year of premieres in Rockwall, Texas
The Jewish community of Rockwall, Texas recently celebrated its first bar mitzvah in the city’s history. Since a few months, thirteen years Ilan Parnes prepared diligently for this special rite of passage, and on Shabbat he read Torah in front of his family and friends. It has been a year …
Read More »What to expect at the Da Vinci Experience in Vancouver 2021
Immerse yourself in the life and work of the Renaissance man whose work spanned the fields of art and science. And pose with a lady named “Mona Lisa”. Take a break from the sweltering summer sun and explore a new immersive event dedicated to the life and work of artist …
Read More »Thomas Clinton Owen Has Released New Book POTUS: A Three-Part Political Fantasy
Extracts from POTUS: A political fantasy in three parts. A work of fiction about the universal human quest for freedom within American politics “The blow had been his insistence on bringing in guys from Hollywood, actually Valley, who he said would extend the idea that he was President of All …
Read More »The Clark Art Institute gives Norwegian painter Nikolai Astrup his US debut
Everyone knows the great Edvard Munch. The painter is so famous today that an imposing new waterfront museum named after him and dedicated to him will open in Oslo this fall. But, surprisingly, Norwegians revere many other great Indigenous artists emerging from Munch’s shadow as the world finally catches up …
Read More »Collar Bomb Trailer: Jimmy Sheirgill Race Against Time To Save A City From A Bomb
Disney Plus Hotstar released the Collar Bomb trailer on Monday. The film stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Asha Negi, Rajshri Deshpande and Sparsh Shrivastav in the lead roles. Collar Bomb revolves around a famous cop Manoj Hesi (Sheirgill) who has a haunted past. His life is turned upside down when he is …
Read More »Editorial | MTA sensing optimism over New York reopening
Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 election in your district and across New York There is finally a palpable sense of hope and excitement in the air now that New York has passed the COVID-19 milestone after going through …
Read More »Art Review: Although influenced by many, David Driskell was one of a kind
David Driskell, “Self-Portrait,” a 1953 oil on cardboard, 15-1 / 4 inches by 11 inches. Image by Luc Demers, from the collection of the Estate of David C. Driskell, courtesy DC Moore Gallery, New York Much has been written about the polymath nature of David Driskell: artist, curator, teacher, collector, …
Read More »Singer / songwriter John Grant on sex, drugs, rock’n’roll and duet with Sinéad O’Connor
When John Grant entered the studio to record his new album, Boy from Michigan, the US presidential election was in full swing. Even in his adopted home Iceland, the media covered Trump 24/7, so for the American singer-songwriter the politics of the day were personal. A reminder of his own …
Read More »Newly discovered unusual sketches by Van Gogh on display in Amsterdam
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam will present Van Gogh’s newly discovered works of art in the exhibition titled Here to Stay. The Dutch painter’s sketches of peasants were found in a novel about the French peasantry, and images of them were first provided by the museum to The Art …
Read More »UN envoy regrets lack of progress in Syrian political process
United Nations, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The UN special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed regret at the lack of progress in the country’s political process, even after a decade of war. “I think we are all disappointed that we are not making real progress on the political path to implement …
Read More »Kristina Bermudez brings dancing to the public, from Brownsville
It was 79 degrees on a recent Thursday afternoon in downtown Brooklyn, and Kristina Bermudez is on a mission. Passing from bench to bench in the Metrotech commons, the choreographer and director asks park visitors who take shelter under the trees what they would like to see in her next …
Read More »The words of a school district matter – Readers Write
Facebook account of Michael J. Hynes, Principal of Port Washington Schools Words matter. The message they send through their selection is crucial to understanding someone’s point of view. The message they send through their placement is also quite revealing. The Port Washington School District promoted a film about what it …
Read More »Memoirs Offer Chance to ‘Meet’ the Most Interesting People in History | Independent Verde
Generally, my reading interests lean towards fiction. However, lately I have turned to non-fiction, especially memoirs. My interest was piqued when I heard Joy Harjo, United States Poet Laureate; Cicely Tyson, famous actress; and Ruby Bridges, an American civil rights activist, share their stories at a virtual conference hosted by …
Read More »Trace the influence of Satyajit Ray on Hindi cinema; Netflix Anthology on Author News is just a drop in the ocean
A new Hindi anthology series aims to bring Satyajit Ray’s legacy to the Netflix generation. Will this be our version of the 21st century Sherlock Holmes tale? In one of the most famous quotes in the world of cinema, Akira Kurosawa once said: âNot to have seen Ray’s cinema means …
Read More »Texas Museums Impress With Their Summer Shows
The Museum of Fine Arts of Houston’s Hockney-Van Gogh exhibit looked like the perfect early 2021 event – offering a radiant hint of spring with its vivid yellows at the end of winter. This show is over, but now big summer draws are starting to open. Two highly anticipated exhibitions …
Read More »Top 10 artistic events for Sarasota-Manatee: June 24 to 30
The choreographers create a new work The public has the opportunity to help choreographers develop new works in Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s In the Round series. It allows emerging choreographers selected by the SCD artistic team and members of the company to experience a work in progress during the SCD Summer …
Read More »That’s not all: a new golden age of animation | Marketing
Empty streets, stock footage, Vera Lynn’s crooning promise that “We’ll meet again”. The first crop of ads released during the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown shared similar elements and began to merge into one. But the production constraints posed by the pandemic quickly led to a flourishing of creativity in another …
Read More »First of two immersive van Gogh events debuts at TCF Center in Detroit
Friday 25 June 2021 Choice of personnel Posted Through Jerilyn Jordan on Fri 25 June 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Click to enlarge Courtesy of Beyond Van Gogh / 313 Presents Beyond Van Gogh is one of two immersive Detroit events celebrating the iconic artist. You remember back in April when …
Read More »Apple TV series + a black comedy about 80s housewives and the world of aerobics »Albuquerque Journal
………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. Dierdre Friel plays Greta in the “Physical” series. (Courtesy of Michael Cinquino) With each role, Dierdre Friel aims to create change. Friel’s last role is in the Apple TV …
Read More »California’s new financial watchdog reportedly targeting predatory lenders amid pandemic: NPR
California Assembly Member Monique Limón (foreground) introduced a bill to create a financial monitoring agency for the state. Rich Pedroncelli / AP hide caption toggle legend Rich Pedroncelli / AP California Assembly Member Monique Limón (foreground) introduced a bill to create a financial monitoring agency for the state. Rich Pedroncelli …
Read More »Plavix judgment of $ 834 million | Student Loan Management Regulations | New role of former NH attorney general
Cozen in the news Cozen O’Connor State AG Group Lawyers Discuss Workplace Enforcement Priorities and Regulatory Risks Cozen O’Connor State AG group members Maria Colsey Heard and Ann-Marie Luciano published an article in Bloomberg Law in which they explained how state attorneys general are accelerating their law enforcement efforts at …
Read More »Payday lenders adopted installment loans to evade regulation
Installment loans seem to be a softer, softer version of their “predatory” cousin, the payday loan. But for consumers, they can be even more harmful. Using installment loan, in which a consumer borrows a lump sum and repays principal and interest in a series of regular installments, has increased considerably …
Read More »Proposition 111 could crush payday loans in Colorado
Reverend Timothy Tyler rallies supporters of Proposition 111 on the 16th Street Mall. (Photo by Mara Abbott) It was a cold October morning and Reverend Timothy Tyler was preaching from a corner of Denver’s 16th Street Mall. “It is time for people of conscience to unite to do what is …
Read More »New Payday Loan Rules Won’t Stop Predatory Lenders
A subscribing borrower a $ 500 loan could still pay more than 300% annual interest, despite new rules designed to crack down on predatory small dollar lending on Thursday from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The consumer protections proposed for payday loans, auto title loans and high-cost installment loans …
Read More »Pandemic has left millions of livelihoods in limbo: NPR
More than 10 million people in the United States are out of work, and the hardest-hit industries are also among the lowest-paying, including retail, entertainment, hospitality, and tourism. Sarah Gonzales for NPR hide caption toggle legend Sarah Gonzales for NPR More than 10 million people in the United States are …
Read More »Ohio House Passes Payday Loan Reform Bill
The Ohio House overwhelmingly passed long-awaited payday loan legislation designed to fill loopholes that lenders use to charge high interest rates. Thursday’s vote comes just after the House has elected a new president, and as an FBI investigation continues to investigate activities involving the former president and payday loan lobbyists. …
Read More »Campaigners fight high concentration of payday lending points in Vanier
Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Chris Cobb • Citizen of Ottawa Payday loan points on Montreal Road in Vanier. Photo by Julie Oliver /Citizen of Ottawa Content of the article When chronic illness forced Robbie McCall to quit his job as a heavy equipment operator, he was …
Read More »U.S. households are under increasing stress from the pandemic outbreak and related financial hardship
About one in eight American adults (12%) report an almost intolerable level of stress due to the pandemic. Tweet this More than two in three Americans (71%) report experiencing stress from a pandemic of some kind. The most common type of stress is mental or emotional stress (53%), followed by …
Read More »Merkley has sharp words for move to repeal Obama-era payday loan company regulations
US Senator Jeff Merkley had scathing words for a recent decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that will allow businesses to offer payday loans knowing that beneficiaries are financially unable to repay the loans on their due date. “Every day the Trump administration prioritizes the privileged and powerful over …
Read More »Payday loan alternative, Promises faster payment, No fees
Payday lenders can often be compared to loan-sharking. Critics believe these lenders exploit those who are so desperate for cash fast that they end up taking out loans that have absurdly high interest rate. Pew Charitable Trusts 2012 research has shown that the typical payday loan borrower takes out eight small-term loans …
Read More »It’s time for CFPB to ‘do the right thing’: enact payday loan rules
Many believe it is time for the CFPB to heed the advice Spike Lee as Mookie gave to Danny Aiello (as Sal) in the 1989 classic: “Do the right thing” and make some rules. payday loan (Courtesy photo) By: Charlene Crowell For most people, life is better when there is …
Read More »As California reflects on rules for payday loan alternative, divisions emerge
Startups that offer quick access to worker wages are scrambling over key aspects of pending California legislation that would create the nation’s first-ever regulatory framework for the nascent industry. The state Senate passed a 35-0 bill last month, but interviews with executives in the fast-growing sector revealed big disagreements over …
Read More »Fintech Dave app fights overdraft fees and payday lenders
Dave, a new fintech app, is the David of the Goliath of big banks, battling sky-high overdraft fees by warning people they’re about to blow their budgets and even lending them $ 75 until their next paycheck. With 4 in 5 Americans living from paycheck to paycheck, the mascot Dave’s …
Read More »Google announces it will stop allowing ads for payday lenders: The Two-Way: NPR
The Google logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, in 2015. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The Google logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, in 2015. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images If …
Read More »