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☆ Opinion | Elon Musk Wouldn’t Be the First Car Company Founder to Flame Out
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Before there was Elon Musk, there was William Crapo Durant. It’s highly unlikely that Musk, one of the world’s richest people, will die penniless, but in other respects he and Durant have a lot in common. One thing I found out is that the world is not always kind to visionaries with self-control issues. Durant flamed out at G.M. In contrast, the prudent organization man who eventually succeeded him, Alfred Sloan, went from success to success.

Persons: Elon Musk, William Crapo Durant, Billy Durant, Durant, It’s, Durant flamed, Alfred Sloan, ”, Steve Blank Organizations: General Motors, Chevrolet, Durant Motors, Tesla, Harvard, Stanford Locations: G.M

☆ A new book unearths a buried history of photography in West Africa
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —The dominant perception of early photography from West Africa is that it was taken through a colonizing lens. These are questions asked by a new book that seeks to re-examine the history of photography in the region. Her book demonstrates that gap was short, and history has been obscured in a way that has disenfranchised many Africans. Unlike some other West African nations, Senegal has no recorded history of portraiture before photography, Paoletti said. HUM Images/Universal Images Group Editorial/Getty ImagesTo Paoletti, it’s evidence photography in West Africa didn’t evolve in isolation.

Persons: Giulia Paoletti, ”, Mama Casset, “, ’, Frenchman Jules Itier, Louis, Paoletti, –, “ It’s, Adolphe Burdo, Burdo, visite, Burdo’s, Augustus Washington, Macky Kane, – Paula, ’ ”, Alfred Stieglitz, Fatou Thioune, Paula, ” Paoletti, Oumar Ka, Ka, I’d, Oumar Organizations: CNN, Department of Art, University of Virginia, CRDS, Dakar ”, Sun, The, Institut, du Sénégal, University of Dakar, Princeton University Press Locations: West Africa, Senegal, ‘, St, French West Africa, Belgian, Dakar, “, Africa, Berlin, Louis, Touba, Senegalese

☆ Griselda Blanco's Son Michael Corleone Blanco Is Taking His Family Legacy Legit
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

There was a time when Michael Corleone Blanco didn't want to hear the name Billy Corben, let alone sit across from him. AdvertisementBut Michael Corleone Blanco, the famed drug kingpin's only surviving son, learned quickly that true-crime fame is a double-edged sword. It was probably between the release of "Cocaine Cowboys" and "Cocaine Cowboys 2." I knew that one day, the Griselda Blanco story and the Blanco family story would have to be told, and with them already telling some of the story, it was going to help me out. AdvertisementSofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco in "Griselda."

Persons: Michael Corleone Blanco didn't, Billy Corben, Griselda Blanco —, Sofia Vergara, Catherine Zeta, Jones, Michael Corleone Blanco, Corben, — Blanco, Blanco, Alfred Spellman, David Cypkin, Griselda, Michael didn't, Billy, Michael, Griselda Blanco, Alfred, Dave, Mr, La Madrina, Elizabeth Morris, Netflix Billy, Sofia Vergara's, Zilah Mendoza, Al Capone, There's, She's, Michael Corleone, Corleone, I've Organizations: Cocaine, Netflix, Business, Corben, Cocaine Cowboys, Colony Theatre, The, Instagram Locations: Miami, Hollywood, Colombia, Blanco, South

☆ Who is Elly Conway? Everything to know about the mysterious author at the center of the movie 'Argylle'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle" stars Bryce Dallas Howard as an author named Elly Conway. The film is based on a book written by a supposedly real-life author named Elly Conway. AdvertisementMatthew Vaughn's latest action movie "Argylle" has been garnering lots of attention lately, and fans are demanding to know the identity of first-time author Elly Conway. AdvertisementVery little is known about ConwayBryce Dallas Howard as Elly Conway in "Argylle." "I am begging Elly Conway to come out of the shadows because this Taylor Swift thing freaked me out.

Persons: Matthew Vaughn's, Bryce Dallas Howard, Elly Conway, Conway, Vaughn, it's Taylor Swift, —, Conway Bryce Dallas Howard, Peter, MARV Conway's, Jason Fuchs, Henry Cavill, Samuel L, Jackson, Ian Fleming's, Ellie, Elly, Alfred Solomon, Matthew Vaughn, Peter Mountain, MARV, Argylle, Instagram, who's, Terry Hayes, Hayes, James Gray, Taylor Swift Taylor Swift, Anita Ko, Kevin Mazur, Swift, she's, Nils Sjöberg, Conway's, Meredith Grey, Chip, it's, Taylor Swift, Claudia Schiffer, Rolling Stone, Schiffer, Alfie, Taylor Organizations: Service, Universal Pictures, Apple, Apple Original Films, Bantam Books, Random, Penguin Random, New Yorker, Twitter, The Hollywood, Washington Post, argyle, Netflix Locations: United States, New, New York, Swift

☆ Navigating the energy transition
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNavigating the energy transitionCNBC's Steve Sedgwick speaks to Marco Alvera, CEO at TES, Vaishali Sinha, co-founder at ReNew, Alfred Stern, CEO at OMV, Bold Baatar, CEO at Rio Tinto Copper, and Henrik Andersen, CEO at Vestas.

Persons: Steve Sedgwick, Marco Alvera, Vaishali Sinha, Alfred Stern, Henrik Andersen Organizations: TES, Vaishali, Rio Tinto Locations: Rio, Vestas

☆ Will leaders stay focused on the green agenda? Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum from Davos 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Cnbc.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's "Sustainable Future Forum" returned as a special event live from the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. CNBC convened top policymakers and business leaders to evaluate the outcomes of COP28 and examine what needs to happen in 2024 to ensure pledges are upheld, and progress is made. This panel examines what needs to happen to stay on course. watch nowNavigating the Energy TransitionCOP28 climate summit reached a historic deal to transition away from fossil fuels but did the agreement go far enough? Guests on the panel included: Marco Alvera, CEO, TES Vaishali Sinha, co-founder, ReNew Alfred Stern, CEO, OMV Bold Baatar, CEO, Rio Tinto Copper Henrik Andersen, CEO, Vestas

Persons: Badr Jafar, Daniel F, Feldman, John Kerry, Biden Rachel Kyte, Sanda Ojiambo, Tania Bryer, Kofi Annan, Marco Alvera, TES Vaishali Sinha, Alfred Stern, OMV, Rio Tinto Copper Henrik Andersen, Vestas Organizations: Economic, CNBC, Crescent Petroleum, Business, Philanthropy, Conference of, UN, Partner, Staff, Initiative, Energy, TES Vaishali, Rio Tinto Copper Locations: Davos, Switzerland, Dubai, Covington, Rio

☆ OMV CEO says Russia’s war in Ukraine reaffirms the need to diversify gas supplies
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOMV CEO says Russia’s war in Ukraine reaffirms the need to diversify gas suppliesSpeaking to CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Alfred Stern, CEO of Austrian energy major OMV, discusses the need to diversify gas supplies amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.

Persons: Alfred Stern Organizations: CNBC, Economic Locations: Ukraine, Davos, Switzerland

☆ Crespo set to take charge at UAE club Al Ain
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 13 (Reuters) - Al Ain-bound Argentine coach Hernan Crespo will arrive on Monday to formally sign his contract, the UAE club said. Crespo will succeed Dutch coach Alfred Schreuder who parted ways with Al Ain last week after just six months in charge following media reports he would be moving to Saudi Arabia. Al Ain made the announcement on social media platform X with a video clip reviewing Crespo's career as a player and coach. Al Ain signed 51-year-old Schroeder last May after the departure of coach Sergei Rebrov, but media have linked the Dutch coach with Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, who have sacked Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Al Ain are third in the UAE Pro League with 15 points after seven games.

Persons: Al, Hernan Crespo, Crespo, Alfred Schreuder, Al Ain, Duhail, Paris St Germain, Christophe Galtier, Schroeder, Sergei Rebrov, Nuno Espirito, Al Wasl, Saudi Arabia's, Ashraf Hamed Atta, Ken ferris Organizations: Argetina, Parma, Lazio, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Qatari, Al, Paris St, Saudi, Nuno Espirito Santo, UAE Pro League, Asian Champions League, Thomson Locations: Al Ain, Argentine, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ittihad, Portuguese, Al

☆ EU lawmakers back easing securities rules to attract more listings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Huw Jones | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - A panel of European Union lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favour of easing the bloc's securities rules to encourage more company listings and compete better with capital markets in New York and post-Brexit London. Companies in the EU typically turn to banks for loans to expand, and the reforms are aimed at diversifying corporate funding. Multiple-voting structures are a key part of New York's attraction as a listings destination, particularly for tech companies. Britain is rewriting its securities rules which it inherited when it was a member of the EU and its planned changes are similar to those approved by EU lawmakers on Tuesday. The European Parliament and EU states have joint say on the EU rules and will now start negotiations on a final text that becomes law.

Persons: Alfred Sant, Huw Jones, Susan Fenton Organizations: European Union, London . Companies, European Commission, Lawmakers, EU, Thomson Locations: New York, London, Britain

☆ Ronaldo double keeps Al-Nassr perfect in Asian Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Michael Church | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Ismaeel Mohammad and Almoez Ali pulled Al Duhail back into contention before Ronaldo's 81st-minute volley restored their two-goal cushion, only for Michael Olunga to hit Al Duhail's third with five minutes remaining to ensure a tense finish. The win moves Al-Nassr three points clear of Iran's Persepolis, who saw Alireza Beiranvand make a seventh-minute penalty save from Senin Sebai before winning 2-0 in Tehran against FC Istiklol of Tajikistan. Saeid Sadeghi scored twice to earn the home side their second win in three games and go five points clear of Al Duhail and Istiklol, who have a solitary point each. The win takes Al-Ain to nine points from three games, six points clear of Al-Fayha, Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan and Ahal. Reporting by Michael Church, Editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Anderson, Sadio Mane, Ronaldo, Ismaeel Mohammad, Almoez Ali, Al Duhail, Michael Olunga, Al Duhail's, Alireza, Senin, Saeid Sadeghi, Alfred Schreuder's, Soufiane Rahimi, Nawaf Al Harthi, Kouaido, Kaku, Erik, Al Harthi, Rahimi, Pakhtakor, Azizbek Turgunboyev, Hojimat Erkinov, Michael Church, Clare Fallon Organizations: Asian Champions League, Saudi Pro League, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Senin Sebai, FC Istiklol, Saudi, United Arab, Al, Azizbek, Thomson Locations: Riyadh, Al Duhail, Qatar, Persepolis, Tehran, Tajikistan, Ain, Paraguayan, United Arab Emirates, Al, Pakhtakor, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tashkent

☆ Europe is in a much better situation this winter when compared to last year, OMV CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEurope is in a much better situation this winter when compared to last year, OMV CEO saysAlfred Stern, CEO of Austrian energy major OMV, discusses the state of play in the oil market and the outlook for Europe’s energy security.

Persons: OMV, Alfred Stern

☆ There is still pressure on the energy industry in Europe that 'will not go so quickly': OMV CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere is still pressure on the energy industry in Europe that 'will not go so quickly': OMV CEOAlfred Stern, OMV CEO, says gas prices at the European hubs have reduced "significantly."

Persons: Alfred Stern Locations: Europe

A riddle haunts the Titan disaster. It’s the presence on the doomed craft of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77. The Frenchman was one of the world’s great submariners. So why was he, of all people, diving repeatedly to the Titanic on a submersible that many experts saw as a catastrophe waiting to happen? “It’s a source of great puzzlement,” said Victor L. Vescovo, a sea explorer who hired Mr. Nargeolet to oversee a series of unusually deep dives.

Persons: Paul, Henri Nargeolet, Frenchman, ”, Victor L, Nargeolet, Alfred S, McLaren, ” Dr, Navy submariner, “ Organizations: Explorers Club, Harvard Club of New, Mr Locations: Harvard Club of New York City, Navy

Vertical thrusters Horizontal thruster Viewport Horizontal thruster Vertical thrusters Horizontal thruster Viewport Horizontal thruster Titanium hemisphere Carbon fiber cylinder Titanium hemisphere Titanium hemisphere Carbon fiber cylinder Titanium hemisphereTitan had several cost-saving departures from proven submersible designs. And Titan’s carbon fiber cylinder was attached to titanium hemispheres, creating several joints of dissimilar materials that are challenging to bond properly. Titan Hull The pressure applied to a pill shape is distributed disproportionately and may cause collapse similar to a soda can being crushed. Titan The Polar Prince towed the Titan submersible through a harbor in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in May. Dolores Harvey/Alamy Alvin Alvin is brought out to sea aboard a scientific ship like Atlantis, shown here lifting Alvin over the water.

Persons: Hull, Alvin Hull, OceanGate, Oisin Fanning Alvin, Alvin, Tim Foecke, ”, Foecke, Rush, Arnie Weissmann, Dolores Harvey, Alvin Alvin, Andrew Von Kerens, submersibles, Alfred S, McLaren, Navy submariner, Kedar Kirane, Mr, Kirane Organizations: Titan, The New York Times, Oceangate, Oceanographic, Alvin, Stockton Rush, Travel, Explorers Club of New Locations: St, John’s, Newfoundland, Navy, Explorers Club of New York City

But Titan, the lost submersible from the company OceanGate, is a technological maverick based on novel concepts that differ from standard designs. “I’ve had three people ask me about making a dive on it,” he said in reference to the lost submersible. Private vessels — those used on superyachts, exploratory craft, tourists jaunts — are not formally regulated by any governmental or intergovernmental agency. Nor do they meet the rigorous standards that are applied to deep-sea craft used by the United States Navy and other government agencies. “We are proud that every submersible delivered remains in active service and certified to its original design depth,” it says on the company’s website.

Persons: ”, Bruce H, Robison, Alfred S, McLaren, Navy submariner, “ I’ve, ‘, OceanGate, submersibles, jaunts, Jennifer, Dr Organizations: Aquarium Research, Explorers Club of New, United States Navy, Lloyd’s, American Bureau of Shipping, ” Triton, Triton Locations: Monterey, California, Navy, Explorers Club of New York City, British, Everett, Wash, Houston, American

☆ Georgia O’Keeffe, ‘Modernized’ by MoMA
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Roberta Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the spring of 1946 the Museum of Modern Art mounted its first solo exhibition of a female artist: a retrospective devoted to the work of the American painter Georgia O’Keeffe. O’Keeffe’s success owed much to Stieglitz’s promotion, especially his eroticized reading of her paintings of landscapes and semiabstract flowers as expressions of female sexuality. By 1929, O’Keeffe was quite well-off, thanks to Stieglitz’s efforts. Yet for nearly 80 years after O’Keeffe’s MoMA retrospective, the museum didn’t pay her much attention. Since 1946 its O’Keeffe holdings has risen lackadaisically to 13 works, including five from the artist’s foundation and bequest in the mid-90s.

☆ Ajax in danger of missing out on Champions League football
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Rangers v Ajax Amsterdam - Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 1, 2022 Ajax Amsterdam fans with flares and banners in the stands before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee SmithApril 24 (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam are in danger of finishing outside the top two in the Dutch league for the first time in 13 seasons and missing out on the Champions League next season as they struggle to build a new team in the wake of record sales last year. However, after a 3-0 drubbing from PSV Eindhoven on Sunday, Ajax have dropped to third with four league matches left to play. It could get worse as their next league clash on May 6 is home to AZ, who lie two points behind them in fourth place. Now it is their arch rivals Feyenoord who are on course to win the league, needing five points from their final four matches. They have 73 points with PSV second on 65 and Ajax on 62, facing having to play in the Europa League next season after 13 successive season of competing in the Champions League.

☆ GOP Insider readers: Dump Trump!
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Kayla Gallagher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

Insider asked its Republican readers to send in their thoughts on Donald Trump following the GOP's dismal midterm performance. Subscribers to Insider's newsletter were asked two questions: Do you agree with the GOP insiders who blame Trump? Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Image— Joe S.I don't blame Trump per se. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images— Julia T.I think Trump, DeSantis AND the GOP are EXTREMELY dangerous for our Democracy. The Republican Party needs to get away from the extremists in the party or the Republican Party will no longer exist.

☆ OMV bets on more LNG from ADNOC, Q3 profit soars
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Like other European energy companies, OMV, which until the Ukraine war depended heavily on Russian oil and gas, is striving to diversify its supplies. "For us, it is important that we diversify the gas supply for Austria and this is a building block." High energy prices meant OMV (OMVV.VI), in which the Austrian state holds 31.5%, nearly doubled its core profit in the third quarter. For some years, OMV has been shifting its growth focus towards high-quality plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC, from oil and gas. Mubadala, which also holds 24.9% in OMV, agreed to sell a remaining 25% stake in Borealis to ADNOC in April.

☆ OMV CEO: Our 'fantastic results' were mainly driven by higher oil and gas prices
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOMV CEO: Our 'fantastic results' were mainly driven by higher oil and gas pricesAlfred Stern, CEO of OMV, discusses the company's performance and Europe's energy crisis.

☆ 1.000 de companii afectate de atacul cibernetic al hackerilor în SUA; În Suedia, casele a 800 de supermarketuri au paralizat
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-04 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

Prima consecinţă a acestui atac cibernetic a fost aceea că un mare lanţ de supermarketuri din Suedia a trebuit să închidă sâmbătă peste 800 de magazine, casele sale fiind paralizate de atac. Conform estimării firmei de securitate IT Huntress Labs, "peste 1.000 de companii" au fost afectate de acest atac ransomware. Specialiştii americani în securitate IT suspectează că în spatele acestui atac cibernetic s-ar afla gruparea de hackeri ruşi REvil, informează Reuters. Preşedintele Biden, care a ordonat sâmbătă o anchetă, a afirmat că "primul gând a fost că nu a fost vorba de guvernul rus, dar încă nu suntem siguri". Agenţia americană pentru securitate cibernetică şi securitate a infrastructurii (CISA) "monitorizează îndeaproape situaţia", potrivit unui oficial al instituţiei, Eric Goldstein.

Persons: Reuters, Mulţi, Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin . Preşedintele Biden, Eric Goldstein, Alfred Saikali, Hardy, Bacon Organizations: Kaseya Locations: SUA, Suedia, Miami, Statele Unite, Rusia

☆ România: Ludovic Orban a fost ales președintele Camerei Deputaților
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-22 | by ( Milena Onisim | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +3 min

Ludovic Orban a fost votat președinte al Camerei Deputaților, într-o ședință care s-a întins până târziu în noapte. ACTUALIZARE ORA 2:20 Ludovic Orban este noul președinte al Camerei Deputaților. Acesta a obținut 179 de voturi, în timp ce contracandidatul său, Alfred Simonis, susținut de PSD, a obținut 110 voturi. Președintele Camerei Deputaților este ales prin vot secret cu buletine, cu votul majorității deputaților prezenți. Potrivit regulamentului, prima ședință a Camerei Deputaților și a Senatului este condusă de decanul de vârstă, asistat de cei mai tineri patru deputați.

Persons: Ludovic Orban, Președintele, Alfred Simonis, Lucian, Ibrahim Hussein, Alexandru, Marius, Laurențiu, Cristina, Daniel Suciu, Cristian, Oana Morariu, Ovidiu, Alexandra, George, Antonio, Anca Dragu Organizations: Președintele PNL, PSD, PNL, UDMR, USR Locations: UDMR, Camerea

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