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Word of the day: Sultry |
Some days seem to move more slowly than others. The air hangs heavily, there is hardly a breeze, and even the shade offers little relief from the heat. At other times, the same word is used in an entirely different setting to describe a person’s appearance or voice that carries quiet confidence and irresistible charm….
A Historian Considers the Yuppie
“We live in the world we inherited from them,” the author Dylan Gottlieb says. Source link
Jaisalmer: This Indian city is called the Golden City, but the reason has nothing to do with gold
The reason behind its famous nickname is fascinating Some names become so popular that we rarely stop to question where they came from. One such name is the Golden City of India. It sounds like a place connected to riches and treasure, but the real story is rooted in architecture, history, and the landscape of…
A New York Hair Salon, Happily Stuck in 1986
All around it, luxury boutiques attract a wealthy crowd. But Anonymous Hair Salon hasn’t changed much since opening all those years ago. Source link
Lighting is no longer the last step in home design: The question has changed from “How many lights?” to “How should this room feel?”
Ever noticed walking into a beautifully designed home and switching off the overhead lights?After this, did something strange happen?The room does not feel the same anymore, almost dull and different from how it looked with the ambient lights. The marble looks flatter. The wood loses its warmth. The art on the wall stops being visible…
How to Change Your Image as a Heartless Luxury Titan Overnight
Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH, makes an unexpected social media move. Source link
Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” |
Steve Jobs (photo: stevejobsarchieve) Steve Jobs‘ life is one worth taking inspiration from; it reads like a lesson on how to come back stronger even after repeated setbacks and make the most of it.He was given up for adoption as a baby, dropped out of college within six months, and was fired from the very…
Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges
With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change. Source link
Word of the day: Exigence |
Every meaningful action begins with a reason. A journalist writes because an important event demands attention, a leader speaks because a crisis requires direction, and a citizen raises a concern because silence is no longer enough. Behind every speech, article, campaign or decision, there is usually a circumstance that makes action necessary rather than optional….
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Women Undulating Underwater’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Source link