The curtains have closed on the 2015 Oscars, but we’re still all agog about those red carpet gowns! And even more than just dresses, we’re interested in numbers—which is…
France admits West African colonial ‘massacre’, Senegal President Faye says
France has for the first time acknowledged that its soldiers carried out a "massacre" in Senegal in which dozens – perhaps hundreds – of West African troops were killed almost exactly 80 years ago, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said.Those who died were part of the Tirailleurs Senegalais unit, recruited at the start of World War Two to help defend France, the colonial power.On returning to Senegal in 1944 many protested about their pay, historians say, which led to a brutal response.The killings have been a point of contention between Senegal and France and their reported acknowledgement by Paris…
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Vote for the Best Dressed Actress of the 2015 Award Season!
Many of us have a very strong opinion when it comes to red carpet fashion—and there’s no time like award season to critique the best star style! From Julianne…
Columbus Short Lands First Role Since ‘Scandal’ Ousting
Columbus Short , aka Harrison the gladiator from “Scandal,” has landed his first TV role since domestic abuse allegations got him booted from the hit TV show. According to E! , TV One is giving the brotha a second chance and cast him in the horror flick, “Fear Files.”
Burberry partners with Twitter for personalized photos
Burberry has partnered with Twitter to offer users of the social media site the chance to capture pictures of its London Fashion Week (LFW) women’swear show live from the runway later today. By tweeting #Tweetcam to the @Burberry Twitter account, users will trigger a camera to take a photograph …
Can I Buy That Luxury Used Kitchen, Please
; The luxury industry has always been known to have some odd trends. Where auctions can fetch millions for used shoes, clothes, cars, etc… Where hand-downs once belonging to the right person or certain families are deemed invaluable goods. It’s no real shock that a former luxury used kitchen…
TOP 5 Aviator High-End Watches of 2014
Let’s be honest, most of the aviator high-end watches are not used for their intended purpose at a height of thousands of kilometers. So why are they still so popular? Regardless of the real reason we have compiled a selection of the chosen pilots’ watches released in 2014. In 2014, …
Luxury brands help consumers obtain their own Oscars glamour
Instagram post from Barneys While celebrity style is still fresh in consumers’ minds from the 87th Academy Awards, a number of brands are reaching out to their followers with ideas for how to achieve their own red carpet moment. As stars pose for television crews and photographers before the event, …
Chronolinerthe Timepiece for Aviation Enthusiasts
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Clearwater Beach Uncorked: Most Anticipated Foodie Event of the Year
Clearwater Beach Uncorked has announced its 4th annual wine and food beachfront spectacular to be held on February 7th and 8th, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., beneath the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa. The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort offers remarkable elegance with the tropical, carefree experience…
Watch LIVE: Gucci Women’s Fall/Winter 15-16 Show
Gucci invites you to a LIVE screening of its Women’s Fall/Winter 15-16 Show direct from Milan, February 25, 10:00pm Hong Kong and Singapore. You can watch it right here. Read the rest of the story at: Watch LIVE: Gucci Women’s Fall/Winter 15-16 Show
Auction Alert: Best Pieces on Auction at Sotheby’s Fine Jewellery Exhibition
pCelebrating its exquisite collection of diamond studded jewellery, world renowned auction house Sothebyandrsquo;s announces their famous fine jewellery auction for the year, slated to taken place on March 18th. Sourced from the archives of eminent jewellery makers, the auction will list some of the most unique and distinguished pieces…
New Mercedes Maybach Pullman
New Mercedes Maybach PullmanThe 50th birthday of the best-known Pullman sedan of them all, the Mercedes-Benz 600, is set to coincide with a special debut at the Geneva Motor Show: the launch of the new Pullman. Mercedes-Maybach’s second model will assume the top-of-the-range position, with …
Why The Oscars Sucked. At Least for Me.
This original post is from if it’s hip, it’s here If you were expecting an exciting photo-filled post about last night’s 2015 Oscars, the 87th Annual Academy Awards Show, I am sorry to disappoint you. I am not writing one because I was so bored by it, I couldn’…
Collaborative Polo Shirts – The J.Crew Lacoste Collection Uses Classic Version of the Alligator Logo (TrendHunter.com)
(TrendHunter.com) The J.Crew Lacoste collection is an exciting collaboration between the two brands. With a focus on heritage through the use of an exclusive archive version of the Lacoste alligator logo, it is…
Teeny tiny keyboard, cycling, 3rd party apps come to Microsoft Band
Microsoft today made the first major update to its Band fitness device since it launched in the US (and, still, only the US) just under four months ago. Today’s update touches all aspects of the Band’s ecosystem, with new capabilities on the device itself, an SDK to let third-party…
T-Mobile lists units ready for Android 5.0 Lollipop
T-Mobile is busier than ever especially these few days leading to the Mobile World Congress 2015. Because new smartphones and tablets will be unveiled in Barcelona, it’s only right that the mobile carrier release software updates to current mobile devices par of its lineup before they become overshadowed by the …
We Put 5 Instant-Read Meat Thermometers to the Test
With the mainstream adoption of sous vide and other ultra-precise cooking methods, the kitchen thermometer has become a necessity of the modern chef. The post We Put 5 Instant-Read Meat Thermometers to the Test appeared first on WIRED.
Well I hope Neil Young will remember, an iPhone man don’t need him around anyhow
Remember Neil Young’s PonoPlayer? The Kickstarter campaign for the vintage rocker’s “revolution in music listening” raised a huge US$6.2 million, with notables like Norah Jones, Elvis Costello and Tom Petty spouting about how the new $400 music playi…