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Copenhagen-based designer Thomas Bentzen has developed a chair to highlight the fluid curves that can be generated using moulded wood veneer, which appears to gently fold over its solid wood frame. Bentzen designed the Soft Chair for Danish brand Takt using manufacturing methods and materials that have been popular with Scandinavian designers for decades. The chair has

Only 10 per cent of Indian CEOs are confident about the reliability of their artificial intelligence (AI) applications, according to PwC India. Even as AI has the potential to solve complex problems effectively at scale, badly designed applications can cause more harm than good, PwC India said in its report based on a comprehensive study conducted with over 1,000 CXOs and business decision makers from India and other regions, between May and September 2019. The intent of the study was to understand the outlook towards AI in India. Читать дальше...

EDMONTON, Alberta — James Neal scored twice, Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their second in a row to start the season, beating the Los Angeles Kings 6-5 in an offensive slugfest Saturday night. Zack Kassian, Joakim Nygard and Darnell Nurse also scored for the Oilers. Dustin Brown,

The Trump administration complained Saturday of harassment by Democratic lawmakers who issued subpoenas for documents regarding President Donald Trump's alleged pressuring of Ukraine for political favors. And in a key development, a potential second whistleblower was reportedly weighing whether to come forward. The latest explosive turns in the impeachment investigation against Trump came as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Democratic-led congressional committees leading the probe of having... Читать дальше...

Mark Lawrenson is backing Manchester City to ease to a comfortable 3-0 win against Wolves at The Etihad on Sunday afternoon. The Citizens will be looking to keep on Liverpool FC’s coattails after the defending champions dropped crucial points in the title race. Pep Guardiola’s side drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur at The Etihad before […]

Unlike those who can afford to donate money, cars, expensive alcohol and braai packs in exchange for access to political party and government officials, the average South African's influence is limited to the elections, writes Lelethu Masangwana.

As I walk into Upper Norwood library, I’m struck by how un-library-like it is. Rather than a quiet, unassuming space, the room is teeming with life, from the parent-and-toddler group who are sitting in a circle singing at the back to the elderly people slowly perusing the book aisles.

Trump tweeted: “This is the time for Mexico, with the help of the United States, to wage WAR on the drug cartels and wipe them off the face of the earth.”

The Cistercian monastery in Wettingen is a cultural monument of national importance. When the cantonal school moved into the monastery premises in 1979, the school’s sports hall with a swimming pool was constructed on the common land outside the monastery area. To maintain the historical view of the monastery, the sports hall and swimming pool were built underground, around a deep courtyard with longitudinal sides that provided the adjoining gymnasiums with daylight.

Michael Rubin

Security, Middle East

The signs point to no, but it could happen.

Key point: If Iran falls, what happens next?

Iran and the United States are as close to direct conflict as they have been for three decades, since Operation Praying Mantis in 1988 which was, at the time, the largest surface naval engagement since World War II.

A lot of ink has been spilled and oxygen expended discussing the matter, some of it good and some of it simplistic. Here a few thoughts... Читать дальше...

We look at trending styles for vintage engagement rings as stylish brides-to-be fall in love with the old world charm and care about the environment too.

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Sunday, October 6. All times are Eastern.

Our weekly thought-starter asks you (and us) a simple question each week: What pop culture did you consume this weekend, and what did you think of it? If you have suggestions for AVQ&A questions, big or small, you can email them to us here.

Celtic take on Livingston in Sunday’s lunchtime kick-off and Express Sport is on hand with the latest Hoops team news.

If you’re like me, you can remember getting a couple of bucks each week as an allowance when you were a kid. You’d use it for an ice cream from the corner store or you’d save it up until you had enough to buy a new book from the mall. Fast-forward to today, and it seems our kids are getting a whole lot more than ice cream and book money, to the tune of a whopping $40 per week on average. More »

For whatever reason you turn to them, emulators have always offered a gaming experience that was almost as good as the real thing, although not quite perfect. But the developers of Yuzu, a Nintendo Switch emulator for the PC, recently released an update that allows games like Super Mario Odyssey to run at a full 60 frames per second, which is the same performance as you’ll get on the actual Switch hardware. More »

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Michael Rubin

Security, Middle East

The signs point to no, but it could happen.

Key point: If Iran falls, what happens next?

Iran and the United States are as close to direct conflict as they have been for three decades, since Operation Praying Mantis in 1988 which was, at the time, the largest surface naval engagement since World War II.

A lot of ink has been spilled and oxygen expended discussing the matter, some of it good and some of it simplistic. Here a few thoughts... Читать дальше...

You can eat in 26 different countries without leaving Birmingham.

As HMS Medway was commissioned in Chatham last month, it sparked many memories for some including a woman whose father served on the last one.