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Witless zombie flick ‘World War Z’ falls flat
“World War Z” began promisingly enough, with a sudden zombie outbreak in Philadelphia that had me hoping my dream might finally come true: At last, would I see the cast of “Silver Linings Playbook” torn into pieces and devoured? Alas, nothing that interesting, or interesting at all, ever happens. Directed...
nypost.com (44 minutes ago)
Russia evacuates thousands after blasts at army munitions store
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Some 6,000 people were evacuated in Russia's southwestern Samara region on Tuesday after ammunition explosions shook a military training area, the Emergencies Ministry said. The ministry said five explosions initially took place at the site on Tuesday evening, triggering a fire that was still...
yahoo.com (47 minutes ago)
How to sew a simple satchel
Guy Latulippe is a Canadian bag designer who teaches sewing in Toronto at The Workroom. When he contacted me to ask if I would test a soon-to-be released pattern, I knew I'd found the perfect project to share with you. I eagerly set to it on his simple satchel pattern. (You can buy the downloadable pattern here.) I...
guardian.co.uk (3 hours ago)
10 things we learned from the London 2014 menswear collections
JW Anderson leads the way when it comes to unisex dressing – see his man halter top that became a talking point this week. Others are now on board. Richard Nicoll introduced his S/he collaboration with artist Linder, while Marques Almeida launched a collection of unisex pieces with retailer Opening Ceremony. Meadham...
guardian.co.uk (4 hours ago)
Obama on Bernanke: Thanks for Coming. Now it’s Time to Go!
President Barack Obama stated yesterday that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has stayed in his position “longer than he [Bernanke] wanted”. Some will be probably agreeing with Bernanke (and Obama) more than he might have expected after having said that. Although he should have stopped short of adding (for fear...
zerohedge.com (4 hours ago)
E. Nina Rothe: Plot for Peace: The Untold Story Behind South Africa's History
"Laying cards, that's my little secret. It resembles the world. It's much like life itself, you don't play with the cards you'd wish to have but with the hand you're dealt." -- Jean-Yves Ollivier Plot for Peace is a new eye-opening, thought-provoking documentary co-directed by Mandy Jacobson and Carlos Agulló,...
huffingtonpost.com (4 hours ago)
Christine Bronstein: Pom Poms and Tassels Not Just for Cheerleaders and Strippers
We love these tribal/tassel/pom pom pieces From Mario Testino for Mate at Net-a-Porter and from Akong We decided to go with the dress for less versions below ... These options at H & M -earrings and necklace for under $20 each! The more expensive tassel necklace below is (on sale at Shopbop here) We also...
huffingtonpost.com (4 hours ago)
The Internship: 6 real-life lessons from the movie
Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson's funny new flick showcases some great pieces of serious career advice
cbsnews.com (5 hours ago)
Thomas Fitzgerald: Pa. measure to split electoral votes is hard to size up
Senate Bill 538 just might be one of the oddest pieces of legislation in the Harrisburg hopper this session. Republican leaders say: Move on, there's nothing to see here. Don't worry about it. It's not going anywhere.
philly.com (13 hours ago)
Snuff films found in accused killer's home
"Absolute Death and other Strange Occurrences," and "Death: the Final Journey, volume five," were found by State Police during a recent search of Jermain Richards' Beardsley Park Terrace home, according to a search warrant unsealed Monday. On May 17, State Police with dogs were searching a wooded area at the end of...
newstimes.com (16 hours ago)
Magnetic Origami Tables Shouldn’t Make Sense But They’re Perfect
When most of us hear the words “flatpack furniture,” we’re wracked with flashbacks of sitting amongst mountains of dowels and particle board, sobbing. But Ying Zhang and Ida Thonsgaard, two Berlin-based designers, are taking the concept beyond the horrors of Ikea. Zhang and Thonsgaard are the authors of a system...
gizmodo.com (16 hours ago)
Teens Invent Awesome Super-Cheap Phone Charger (VIDEO)
When high schoolers David Wilkins, Jose Angel Acosta and Julian Sanchez were on a class trip, they needed to charge their cell phones -- but the school bus they were on did not have any outlets. According to NBC Latino, this incident inspired the three teens to invent a new kind of portable phone charger. “We...
huffingtonpost.com (19 hours ago)
CollegeFashionista: Diverse Dress at Florida State University
For most of the college crowd across the nation, Florida State is most well known for being a "party school." And while that may stand true, what's not usually recognized is the prevailing sense of style students have here on campus. Home to thousands of students hailing from all over the country, there is no...
huffingtonpost.com (20 hours ago)
Zoom on Resort: Erdem, Marni, and More
Erdem, known for his ladylike florals and delicate lace pieces, did not disappoint with a resort showing filled with pretty dresses, elegant gowns, and feminine separates. As a contrast to all of the lovely pieces, leather sweatshirts, shift dresses, and jackets added a tough edge. One moto is sure to ... More »
nymag.com (21 hours ago)
Australia v Iraq: factors that will decide the World Cup qualifier
The absentees for Iraq have been well publicised. Both Nashat Akram and talismanic captain Younis Mahmoud have not travelled to Australia, announcing their international retirement with immediate effect. Iraq also are without Salam Shaker, Ali Rehema and Alaa Abdul-Zahra, meaning they are severely lacking both goals...
guardian.co.uk (22 hours ago)
Q&A With Chuck Slaughter, Living Goods Founder And CEO
Test ideas quickly and cheaply, and remember that widespread social impact cannot be accomplished alone. Those are two pieces of advice from one of Schwab Foundation's social entrepreneurs of 2013, Chuck Slaughter, the founder and CEO of Living Goods.
forbes.com (1 day ago)
YES: Bioshock Infinite's Songbird Recreated In LEGO
This is the Songbird built in LEGO by Flickr user Imagine Rigney. It's magnificent. And, even as much as Elizabeth was always complaining about him, sometimes I wish I had a friend like Songbird. You know, someone strong to keep me company and protect me from the outside world. It's dangerous out there, you know? I...
geekologie.com (1 day ago)
VisualNews.com: LOOK: Fantastic Tree Sculptures at the Palace of Versailles
When it comes to contemporary art, the Palace of Versailles isn't exactly the first place that springs to mind. The location is known for its extravagant luxury, collection of fine classical artworks and perfectly manicured grounds. Now Italian artist Giuseppe Penone is bringing a new flavor to the magnificent...
huffingtonpost.com (1 day ago)
We Are Light-Eaters: The Unearthly Art of James Turrell
The last time James Turrell staged a major installation in a New York museum, lawsuits ensued: two visitors, who ostensibly didn’t realize what they were in for, sued Turrell after they became disoriented and fell inside of an installation in 1980. Thankfully, that hasn't stopped Turrell manipulating our senses-in...
gizmodo.com (1 day ago)
Molly Barton: New York Isn't Book Country Anymore
I've lived in New York working in book publishing for the last 11 years, and the longer I've been here the more obvious it has become that New York has declined in its power as the epicenter of English language publishing. I grew up on a farm at the end of a long dirt road, and I came to New York because I really...
huffingtonpost.com (1 day ago)
Saatchi gallery hosts display of dictators in their youth
The young faces of boys who grew up to be some of the world's worst dictators have gone on public display at the Saatchi gallery in west London as part of an exhibition devoted to paper. They are a series of oils on paper by artist Annie Kevans and include the faces of Adolf Hitler, Alfredo Stroessner, Pol Pot and...
guardian.co.uk (1 day ago)
The Deal: Starboard Challenges Smithfield to Reject Shuanghui Sale
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Starboard Value LP, owner of 5.7% stake in Smithfield Foodson Monday urged the hog producer to reconsider its pending $7.1 billion cash and assumed debt sale to Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd., arguing the company's shareholders would be better served if the target sold itself in...
thestreet.com (1 day ago)
Every Child Millionaire Needs To Own a Pedal-Porsche
Power Wheels? Yeah right. The real upper-class twerps set their sights a little higher, and pester hedge-fund manager parents for something along this lines of this kids-only Porsche. "It's oooooonly $900. Pretty please?" The deceptively named "Porsche Driver's Selection Go-Kart" is of the pedal-powered variety, and...
gizmodo.com (1 day ago)
Proceedings on hold in Levi Chavez
The jury has been sent home in the murder trial of former Albuquerque police officer Levi Chavez while his defense attorney prepares to argue that key pieces of evidence have... Read more »
abqjournal.com (1 day ago)
Fisher Weisman unveils Casa Acanto
Fisher Weisman’s Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman present Casa Acanto, their debut collection of furniture, tabletop pieces and accessories for the home. The striking 27-piece collection showcases the distinctive style of the venerable...
examiner.com (1 day ago)
Big Ten bowl picture ccoming together, but is Delany overplaying his hand?
The Big Ten could be close to putting together the final pieces of their new postseason bowl line-up. In a report by ESPN.com, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said the conference could be "weeks, not months,"...
examiner.com (1 day ago)
Pianist Michael Arnowitt delivers an on-point performance at National Gallery
The National Gallery is featuring a “Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes” exhibition and, in its honor, pianist Michael Arnowitt has put together a beautifully thought-out program - a sort of bits-and-pieces retrospective of what was going on musically around that year, when the past, present and future vied for...
washingtonpost.com (1 day ago)
Ottmar Walter obituary
Though less celebrated than his brother Fritz, the captain of the West Germany football team that unexpectedly won the 1954 World Cup, Ottmar Walter, at centre-forward, was the ideal foil to his sibling. Of the cup's six matches, Ottmar, who has died aged 89, missed only the second in Basel: it was one that the...
guardian.co.uk (1 day ago)
Smithfield Shareholder Throws A Twist Into Pork Pact, Says Breakup Worth More
In late May, Smithfield Foods agreed to a $7.4 billion buyout at the hands of Chinese investment firm Shuanghui International Holdings. Now, a major shareholder of the pork producer says the company might be worth even more if it is broken up and sold in pieces.
forbes.com (1 day ago)
Luminary by RS Thomas: Poem of the week
Among the publications marking the centenary of RS Thomas's birth in 1913, especially interesting is an edition by Tony Brown and Jason Walford Davies of 138 rediscovered poems. Published recently by Bloodaxe, Uncollected Poems represents what the editors consider to be the best of the work that Thomas, by accident...
guardian.co.uk (1 day ago)
