A Poet Becomes a Jewelry Maker. But She Still is a Poet.
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Appreciation: Nikki Giovanni made me a poet. Listen, and she'll still make you one too
A former student of Nikki Giovanni's recalls the fateful day when the poet and activist convinced him he was an artist. Then came the shocking mass shooting at Virginia Tech.Los Angeles Times - 16h -
A Blueprint for How to Become and Stay Happy
Happiness isn’t about achieving one final goal. It’s about finding meaning and fulfillment in the journey itself.Inc. - 1d -
A Couture Trunk Maker Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Pinel & Pinel, which completed its first trunk in 2004, has celebrated by producing a series of six-foot speakers and throwing a “village carnival.”The New York Times - 3d -
5 Clocks Embody Baroque Style and Their Maker’s Skill
The Wallace Collection in London says a new exhibition is its first on horology.The New York Times - 3d -
Co-Op-Only Split Fiction Is An Impressive Leap Forward From The Makers Of It Takes Two
Ahead of its reveal at The Game Awards , I got to play about an hour of Split Fiction alongside Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares, jumping around the opening hours, a few side quests, and ...GameSpot - 3d -
On Ozempic? Big Food Makers Have a New Label for You
Conagra Brands is adding “GLP-1 friendly” to packaging on Healthy Choice frozen meals to woo users of weight-loss drugs.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Tommy Bahama maker Oxford depends on Florida for sales. It just cut its outlook following hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Shares of Oxford Industries sank after hours Wednesday after the maker of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer clothing cut its full-year forecast — citing the impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene on ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Mephisto, the Maker of Grandpa Shoes, Is Suddenly Cool
With a zesty collaboration arriving this week, the French shoemaker Mephisto is suddenly something it never dreamed of being before: cool.The New York Times - 4d -
Biden mourns ‘pioneering’ poet Nikki Giovanni
President Biden released a statement mourning Nikki Giovanni, calling her a “pioneering” poet who "used her pen to advance racial and gender equality and confront violence, hate and injustice." ...The Hill - 4d -
Europe’s car makers could be set for rebound in 2025, Morgan Stanley says
Lower interest rates and rising incomes could improve affordability in Europe’s car market, Morgan Stanley’s analysts saidMarketWatch - 4d -
Lucky Strike maker BAT sees stronger H2 revenue growth in new category, combustibles
The maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes said it remains on track to meet its 2024 outlook of low-single-digit organic revenue and adjusted profit growth. "In the United States, I am ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81
Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."CBS News - 5d -
French actor Adèle Haenel walks out of trial after film-maker denies assaulting her
Prosecutor demands two-year house detention for Christophe Ruggia for alleged sexual assault of actor when she was a child. A French prosecutor has demanded film-maker Christophe Ruggia be put ...The Guardian - 5d -
Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81
The poet, author, educator and public speaker Nikki Giovanni has died at 81ABC News - 5d -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, the 'Princess of Black Poetry,' dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a prominent poet, civil rights activist and educator, has died at 81. 'We will forever be grateful for the unconditional time she gave to us.'Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Research biologist based in Berlin receives $10,000 prize given to unpublished Black poets
A biologist’s debut poetry collection that weaves science with a condemnation of slavery and colonialism has received a $10,000 literary awardABC News - 5d -
Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81
As a writer, she tackled race, gender, sex, politics and love. She was also a public intellectual who appeared on television and toured the country.The New York Times - 5d -
Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, dies at age 81
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet, author, educator and public speaker, was the subject of the award-winning documentary "Going to Mars."CBS News - 5d -
‘How many dead Palestinians are enough?’ The unbearable prescience of the late poet Refaat Alareer
The author and academic was killed in an Israeli airstrike a year ago. A posthumous collection of his work, If I Must Die, tells the stories of Gaza in a plea for change. In the face of siege and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Brenda Lee's memories of recording “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy nowABC News - 5d -
Dodge maker Stellantis and China's CATL team up to build $4.3 billion EV battery plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL have announced plans to jointly build a 4.1 billion euro ($4.3 billion) lithium iron phosphate battery plant in Spain.CNBC - 6d -
Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet of the Black Arts Movement, dies aged 81
The award-winning US poet and author of works like Black Feeling, Black Talk and Those Who Ride the Night Winds has died after a third cancer diagnosis. Nikki Giovanni, the award-winning US poet ...The Guardian - 6d -
Fantasy Football Today: Zach Charbonnet primed to be Fantasy playoff difference-maker
Zach Charbonnet has all the makings of an RB1CBS Sports - 6d -
Jewelry Brand Dreams Up Animals From Outer Space
A capsule collection from the Los Angeles brand Polly Wales offers charms, rings and more in the shapes of four wacky creatures.The New York Times - 6d -
Shuntaro Tanikawa, Poet and Translator of ‘Peanuts,’ Dies at 92
A perennial front-runner for the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was a revered figure in Japan, not just in literary circles but also among casual readers.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
POET Technologies Inc. (POET) Appoints Veteran Executive Bob Tirva to Board, Strengthening Leadership in AI-Driven Optoelectronics
We recently compiled a list of the 12 AI News and Ratings Investors Probably Missed. In this article, we are going to take a look at where POET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:POET) stands against the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
11 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Will Starmer’s new milestones become millstones?
In a live event of the show, the team reviews Labour’s first five monthsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
In India, the Buzz of a Bazaar Inspires Jewelry
Akshat Ghiya says the bustle of Jaipur’s Old City helps him design pieces for his Tallin collection.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners
Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Silver Jewelry Helps Chile’s Indigenous Guard Their Heritage
Skilled artisans among the Mapuche are creating pieces that reflect their worldview.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
The Diversity of Moroccan Jewelry on Display
“Splendors of the Atlas,” an exhibition in Qatar, includes 56 pieces that reflect the range of materials and styles.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
How far she went: why did the Moana films become such a phenomenon?
Record-breaking box office of animated sequel shows how the first film became an unlikely smash hit on streaming. If you want a quick explanation of why Moana 2 is on target to gross more than a ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles
What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponryFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers
European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation.Wired - Dec. 4 -
As global defense spending surges, South Korean arms makers look like a clear winner
A steady increase in global expenditure, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainties has provided South Korean arms makers with larger global markets.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3
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