12Sep/22

UGG UNVEILS ‘FEELS LIKE UGG’ CAMPAIGN FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2022

September 12, 2022FashionClothing, Culture, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, EMU Australia, Fashion, Footwear, Lifestyle brand, Trademarks, UGGadmin

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) introduces Feels Like UGG – the brand’s new Autumn/Winter 2022 global campaign that explores the unparalleled tactile and emotional experiences associated with wearing UGG®. Known for unapologetic individualism, bold style and luxurious materials, UGG® empowers bold self-expression through provocative fashion, extreme comfort, and the ability to make you feel good on the inside and out. Continue reading

12Sep/22

IAC Unveils Couture Gown Crafted from Sustainable Automotive Materials for North American International Auto Show Event

September 12, 2022FashionAutomotive design, Fashion, iac group, International Automotive Components Group, Naiasadmin

International Automotive Components Group (IAC Group), a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, has contributed to some of the automotive industry’s most modern luxury interiors. Today, the company celebrated the convergence of fashion, sustainability, and automotive design with the unveiling of a bespoke gown created by a global team of IAC Group’s talented designers and award-winning seamstresses in honor of the return of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Continue reading

12Sep/22

Andrew Brown AKA Doctor Troller Becomes Top 3 Richest NFT Artist With Net Worth of £200 Million GBP

September 12, 2022ArtChelsea, Ford Motor Company, London, National Film and Television School, Troller Veículos Especiaisadmin

Chelsea-based digital artist “Doctor Troller” is the alter ego of a creative street troller and prankster borne from the streets of London. Doctor Troller is currently one of the world’s top 3 richest NFT artists, with a net worth valued at £200 million GBP in 2021. The crypto artist made headlines in April 2021 when he sold £20,000 GBP worth of NFTs in 20 seconds after launching his digital artwork online. Continue reading

12Sep/22

At D23 Expo 2022, Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares a Boundless Future for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

September 12, 2022EntertainmentAmusement parks, Amusement rides, Avengers Campus, D23, disney, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Resort, Frozen, Hong Kong Disneyland, Josh D'Amaro, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Parks and Resortsadmin

Today at D23 Expo 2022, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared a look into the future for Disney theme parks and beyond, with announcements that continue to defy expectations and inspire imagination. Highlights included the expansion of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort with a third attraction; a first look at the Disney Treasure, the next ship joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet; a closer look at the Frozen-themed lands coming to three park destinations around the world; and a behind-the-scenes look at the blue-sky brainstorming of Disney Imagineers. Continue reading

12Sep/22

British-Ghanaian gaming collective offers safe haven for players of diversity

September 12, 2022GamesAccra, Adam, Alan, Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, Ashalley-Anthony, Culture, Cultures, Electronic Arts, Gamer, Gaming, Ghana, Henry-Andoh, Human behavior, Nerd culture, Newzoo, Stereotypes, Ubisoft, United Kingdom, Video game cultureadmin

ACCRA, Sept 8 (Reuters) – A keypad-locked door in Ghana’s capital Accra hid a neon-lit hall of flickering processors, clicking keyboards and excited voices. The young crowd erupted as brother beat sister in a tight-fought but good-spirited round of Mortal Kombat.

British-Ghanaian gamer Annabel Ashalley-Anthony smiled at her brother Adam, after the tournament match at a gaming hub organized by Melanin Gamers, a collective she hopes will change the video game landscape.

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12Sep/22

Man vs Machine: Delivery driver fights algorithm in Bollywood film

September 12, 2022FilmsAnita Gurumurthy, Articles, Bhubaneswar, Chaplin, Economics, Economy, Employment classifications, India, Kapil Sharma, Ken Loach, Manas, Nandita Das, Rikta Krishnaswamy, Samir Patil, Temporary work, Trade union, Unemploymentadmin

“Zwigato” shows struggles of gig worker on food-delivery app
India has about 8 million workers, many on low wages
Film could help change our views of future of work

By Rina Chandran

Sept 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A worker loses his job during the pandemic, and signs up to become a driver for a food-delivery app: this was the reality for millions in the past two years, and is also the story of a new Bollywood film that examines the gig economy in India.
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12Sep/22

Rivada Space Networks Joins EU Secure Connectivity Programme to Provide Ultra-Secure Infrastructure for Government & Enterprise Communications

September 12, 2022InternetComputer network, Laser communication in space, Low Earth orbit, Satellite, Satellite Internet access, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Telecommunicationsadmin

Rivada Space Networks GmbH, a global network company launching a constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit satellites (LEO) to enable secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, today announced it has joined the EU Secure Connectivity Programme. Continue reading

11Sep/22

First patient enrolled in Erectile Dysfunction prospective randomized study with SELUTION SLR

September 11, 2022ReasearchAbluminus-DES, Clinical research, Clinical trial, Design of experiments, Drug-eluting stent, Health, Immunosuppressants, Macrolides, Medicine, Polyenes, Randomized controlled trial, Sirolimusadmin

An 82-year-old Taiwanese man has become the first patient to be enrolled in the initial Erectile Dysfunction (ED) randomized clinical trial (RCT) involving SELUTION SLR™, MedAlliance’s novel sirolimus-eluting balloon. Continue reading

11Sep/22

Disney100: The Exhibition to Immerse Guests Worldwide in the Magic of Disney

September 11, 2022EntertainmentAnaheim, Chicago, D23, Disney Consumer Products, Germany, Kansas City, Munich, The Walt Disney Companyadmin

Today at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, CA, exciting new details and stops were announced for the upcoming world premiere of Disney100: The Exhibition. Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, the exhibition will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling guests since 1923, when Walt Disney set his company on a path that would revolutionize the entertainment industry. The world premiere of the exhibit opens on February 18, 2023, at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA, with Chicago, IL, and Kansas City, MO, set as the next two stops on the North American tour. The international unit of the exhibit will open on April 18, 2023, in Munich, Germany, with more cities to be announced in the coming months.

08Sep/22

Four ways to tell if your cat loves you – based on science

September 8, 2022Human InterestAnimal communication, Animals, Cat behavior, Cat communication, Cats, Creative Commons, Emily Blackwell, Felids, Jaromir, Miroslav, Organisms, SHUTTERSTOCKadmin

Emily Blackwell, University of Bristol

Even the most devoted cat owners wonder at some point, perhaps waking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night, whether their cat really loves them. Dog people like to smugly point out dogs’ long history as humankind’s best friend.

But research shows cats’ reputation as a cold and aloof pet is undeserved.

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