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And opera needs works like “10 Days,” which treats the medium with affection and respect while also chafing at its tropes throughout history. For this is an opera that jerks between beauty and terror — seamlessly under the baton of Daniela Candillari, leading an ensemble of about a dozen instrumentalists. The patients (members of Opera Philadelphia Chorus, led by Elizabeth Braden) can sing the same hymn with serenity in one scene and chaotic dissonance in the next, with few indications of which is the truer rendition. The most tragic of the patients is Lizzie (the mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis, who sings with a lush and moving elegance that would make her ideal for mid-20th century American opera). Her repetitive ramblings come into logical focus with a long, crushing aria about the death of her daughter.
Persons: Nellie Bly’s, , Bly, Daniela Candillari, Elizabeth Braden, Josiah Blackwell, Will Liverman, Joanna Settle’s, Andrew Lieberman, Kiera Duffy, Lauren Pearl, Raehann Bryce, Davis, Lizzie doesn’t, She’s Organizations: Opera Philadelphia, Academy of Music Locations: Roosevelt
PinnedThe Times climate event will feature interviews and sessions with speakers including (clockwise from upper left) Ajay Banga, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Marie Kondo, Bill Gates, Michael R. Bloomberg and Ebony Twilley Martin. The Climate Forward live event is bringing together some of climate’s most vital newsmakers to share ideas, work through problems and answer tough questions about the threats presented by a rapidly warming planet. The former vice president noted that the United Nations had appointed a top oil executive, Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber of the United Arab Emirates, to lead this year’s global climate talks. “That’s just, like, taking the disguise off,” Mr. Gore said at The New York Times’s Climate Forward event in Manhattan. “It’s enough already.”Expert journalists from across The Times’s newsroom are providing critical analysis of the remarks by guests at the Climate Forward event, who include world leaders, activists, scientists and corporate executives.
Persons: Ajay Banga, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Marie Kondo, Bill Gates, Michael R, Ebony Twilley Martin, , Al Gore, Sultan Ahmed al, Jaber, “ That’s, ” Mr, Gore, “ They’ve, , We’ll, Bill Gates Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Melinda Gates, Ajay Banga Ajay Banga, David Malpass Organizations: Bloomberg, United Nations, United Arab, The, Microsoft, Melinda Gates Foundation, Energy, World Bank, Mastercard Locations: New York City, United Arab Emirates, York, Manhattan, Banga
CNN —With untouched and natural rugged scenery, forested with pristine bays on both sides, the Datça peninsula feels a world away from the touristy towns of this popular corner of the Med. Strict laws about construction have protected Datça from large-scale tourism projects, leaving its eponymous small port town, located around midway on the peninsula, rooted in the past. Where to stayThe Palaia Hotel, a modern take on traditional Datça architecture and culture. Ayhan Altun/Moment RF/Getty ImagesIn downtown Datça, shops such as Pehlivan and Datça Köy Ürünleri sell local almonds in every form imaginable. “Datça is a peninsula, but it’s more like an island, we’re very isolated and have our own way of life,” says Boylu.
Persons: Furkan Uyan, “ I’ve, , Ismet Tekinalp, Almond, Kurabeyicisi, Kaya Balları, badem, Datça, Hestia, Hestia Mey, Yücel, Ali Somer, Ayça Boylu, Axel Korf, , Feride, Conde Nast Organizations: CNN, , Getty, Kaya, Usta, Winery, Culture, Art Academy Locations: Turkey, Marmaris, Knidos, Caria, downtown, Turkish, , Datça, Cumalı, Yaka, Knidia, Değirmenbükü, Istanbul, Lake Constance, Kinfolk
CNN —Dozens of people were killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week during demonstrations against the United Nations’ mission in the country. At least 43 people were killed and a further 53 were injured during the clashes with local authorities. Over 150 people were arrested, including the leader of the group which organized the protests, the government said. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday called for DRC authorities to ensure that “future law enforcement actions in the context of the policing of public assemblies fully adhere to international human rights norms and standards.”Anti-UN protests in the DRC broke out in July and have since escalated. The UN has a longstanding and significant footprint in the country, which has been the object of local demonstrations for years.
Persons: , , MONUSCO, , ” Ravina Shamdasani, ” Shamdasani, Volker Türk Organizations: CNN, Democratic, United Nations, Protesters, Wednesday, East African Community, UN, Human Rights, Human Locations: Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma, , Congolese, ’ Goma, DRC
Crystal just announced a 123-night world cruise in 2025 on its recently refurbished Crystal Serenity. The cruise line was acquired by Abercrombie and Kent in 2022 following its dramatic shutdown. Crystal, formerly known as Crystal Cruises, is back with a 2025 123-night world cruise. To the unassuming traveler, this could be any typical world cruise. But if you're familiar with the cruise line, you might recall its jarring and dramatic fall from grace.
Persons: Crystal Organizations: Abercrombie, Morning, Crystal Locations: Kent
Arvind Murthy and his wife moved from Irvine, California to Zionsville, Indiana in 2022. When they moved to Indiana, they were afraid there wouldn't be a lot to do, he said. They discovered charming food and culture, and a burgeoning Hard Tech scene. In December 2022, I relocated from the perpetual dynamism of the Los Angeles tech scene to the tranquil serenity of Zionsville, Indiana. I collaborate with hard-tech and climate-tech entrepreneurs in my current role and I'm committed to fostering innovation in Indiana's burgeoning Hard Tech alley while enjoying the serene backdrop of my new home.
Persons: Arvind Murthy, It's, I'm Organizations: Tech, Service, Los, Hard Tech Locations: Irvine , California, Zionsville , Indiana, Indiana, Wall, Silicon, Los Angeles
Morning Bid: Data-hit bond markets end summer lull
  + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
On top of that, there were signs that activity at dominant U.S. service sector firms picked up steam again last month too. Friday's release of the Labor Department's monthly national payrolls report will seal the picture. U.S. Treasury yields hit 16-year highs above 5%, German equivalents hit their highest in 15 years and British gilt yields scaled 2008 peaks. The VIX (.VIX) gauge of implied Wall St volatility - which had been peculiarly subdued right through last month - jumped to its highest since June 1. Crucially, 2-year Treasury yields edged back below 5%.
Persons: Mike Dolan, Lorie Logan, payrolls, HSI, Janet Yellen's, Elon, Lorrie Logan, Christine Lagarde, Joachim Nagel, Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann, Emelia Sithole Organizations: readouts, Federal, Labor, Dallas Fed, Fed, Treasury, Nikkei, Twitter, Meta, Dallas Federal, Central Bank, Bank of England, NATO, Vilnius Reuters Graphics, Reuters Graphics Reuters, PMI Reuters Graphics Reuters, Thomson, Reuters Locations: U.S, China, Canada, New York, Vilnius Reuters
In 7 Great Cities, 7 Great Walks
  + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( Christine Chitnis | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +32 min
Urban Walks In 7 Great Cities, 7 Great Walks The pleasures of strolling through an urban landscape are manifest. Credit... Joann Pai for The New York Times Its organically styled bouquets feel as though they’ve been freshly picked from the garden. Credit... Joann Pai for The New York Times Image Astier de Villatte specializes in antiques and tableware. Three quarters of a mile into the walk, you’ll be standing atop the first of three mountains, the 1,100-foot-high Inwangsan. Credit... Petrina Tinslay for The New York Times Few cities are so abundant with forest-like parks, coastal walks and beaches as Sydney, which is best explored on foot.
Persons: Joann Pai, Sandra Sigman, , Sigman, de Mars, you’ll, Dominique, Boulangerie Laurent B, Bellechasse, Germain, Bac, Pierre Hermé, monsieur, Le, Rue de Babylone, Sèvres, Rue de l’Abbaye, de Furstemberg, Furstemberg, they’ve, Tournon —, Villatte, Queen Marie de ’, Palazzo Pitti, Fna, Imane, , Rue Riad Zeitoun, Rue Djane Ben Chegra, Rue Laarassi, darija, Rue Sidi Boulabada, Rue Bab Ahmad, Rue Bin Lafnadek, Michael Park, it’s, Earl Grey scones, Hadid, Petrina, It’s, Strickland, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Ian Cheibub, Ayrton Senna, touristy, Clarice Lispector, altinha, Tom Jobim, toting Tom Jobim, Osório, Rua Vinícius de Moraes Organizations: Shops, Jardin de, The New York, Rue Saint, Mars, ., The New York Times, des Invalides, Saint, Blvd . Saint, Rue de, Rue du, Rue de Rennes, de, Compagnie Française, Français, du, Palazzo, Credit, Rue Riad, des, Rue Bahia Bab, Moors, Jewish, Rue, Rue Sidi, Tachenbacht, Rue Bin, Wall ., Korean, South Korean, Milk, Nielsen, New, Opera, Milk Beach, Gibsons, Reserve, South, Heritage, Hornby, Fort, Francisco, Rua Locations: Cities, Paris, Seoul, Marrakesh, Jardin, Jardin de Luxembourg, Rue, Esplanade des Invalides, Blvd, Raspail, bac, Rue de Bac, Bac, Rue de Babylone, Seine, Astier, Français ., du Luxembourg, Italian, Florence, medina, Moroccan, Central Park, Jemaa, ., El, unburied, El Badi, Spain, Marrakesh ., darija —, Marrakesh enfolds, Morocco, Naksan Park, Gyeongbokgung, Scoff, Inwangsan, Seongbuk district, Dongdamun, Sydney, Hermitage, Bayview Hill, Vaucluse, Watsons, Queens Beach, . Credit, Bayview, Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour’s, Milk, Camp Cove . Credit, Parsley Bay, Hopetoun, Palmerston, Moreton, Camp Cove Beach, Mosman, Balgowlah, Manly, Bay, Watsons Bay, de Janeiro, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian, Ipanema, Rio, Beach . Credit, Italy, Copacabana Beach . Credit, de, Leme, Fort Copacabana, Arpoador, Vero, Polis Sucos, Polis
South Africa’s most epic hikes
  + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +11 min
Here are nine of South Africa’s best multiday backpacking trails:Otter TrailThe coastal Otter Trail takes in some of South Africa's most beautiful coastline. South African TourismSouth Africa’s oldest (established in 1968) and most celebrated hiking route, the Otter Trail runs along the Eastern Cape coast between Storms River Mouth and Nature’s Valley in Garden Route National Park. South African TourismSummit the legendary Drakensberg escarpment on a vertiginous route that rises high above Thendele Royal Natal National Park in KwaZulu-Natal province. Distance: About 25 kilometers (16 miles)Time: 2 daysInfo: hikingsouthafrica.co.za/kgaswane-summit-trail/Tsitsikamma TrailThe Garden Route National Park is an advenure sport paradise. Each traverse takes seven to 10 days during the South African spring (September-November).
It’s Time to Break Up With ‘Indian Matchmaking’
  + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Iva Dixit | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +3 min
She is not one to suffer from impostor syndrome or even, apparently, introspection, so her matchmaking methodology remains resolutely unchanged. In India, the business of parents seeking brides and grooms for their children is a cruel and cutthroat one, having originated as a way to preserve caste endogamy. “Indian Matchmaking” bills itself as just any other show about the caprices of trying to find love in a hostile world. The most pernicious aspects are hidden behind a flimsy veneer of fabricated gentility, apparent in the many euphemistic phrases in which Taparia, the singles she is matching and their parents communicate. The show’s title itself reads like an awkward, faux-anthropological translation, when in reality, the Indian here in “Indian Matchmaking” is merely a stand-in for outrageously wealthy, landed upper-caste Hindus (with an exception here and there).
LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - If a mega Western recession is coming down the pike in the second half of this year, someone should point it out to the junk bond market. The investment herd seems more convinced than ever that recession is on the way amid tightening bank credit after the March bank stress - even if not all the incoming evidence supports that take. More than a third now see the biggest risk ahead as a bank credit crunch and global recession. And that's with junk spreads more than three times higher than quality corporates. U.S. and European junk bond spreads historicallyBank of America survey on investment grade bonds vs junkCOURAGE AND DECOMPRESSIONThere's little doubt than many investors want to steer well clear, for now at least.
31-year old Maurice Ng came to the US with nothing after his family fled loan sharks in Hong Kong. It was a simple spreadsheet that inspired Maurice Ng at 29 to quit his job to become a venture capitalist. He deducted a little over 2,000 days for commuting time, and allowed himself 255 "regular sick days" and 10 "serious sick days." Assuming 3 meals a day, 365 days a year, 1 hour per meal, he deducted 5,817 days for eating. Despite the current turmoil in the tech industry and venture capital, Maurice seems to be inoculated against self doubt.
Perhaps emblematic of complicated economic times, jazz musicians are doing more with less these days, especially when it comes to midsize ensembles. Drummer Tomas Fujiwara , guitarist Mary Halvorson , trumpeter Adam O’Farrill and saxophonist Anna Webber all lead midsize bands that are unusually expansive in their sound. Saxophonist and composer Ingrid Laubrock , a sometime collaborator of Ms. Halvorson’s, follows in this lineage with her new recording, “The Last Quiet Place” (Pyroclastic). Ms. Laubrock, who is 52 years old, chose her title after reading Elizabeth Kolbert ’s books “The Sixth Extinction” and “Under a White Sky.” The themes of global extinction and humanity’s impact on nature led Ms. Laubrock to consider ports of serenity, though they may be more internal than external. Although the saxophonist has participated in numerous sessions with performers who lean toward the softer side, the music here is lithe, sprawling and at times intensely spiky.
2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan: A Cure for the Creepily Quiet EV
  + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Dan Neil | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: +1 min
ORCHESTRAL MANEUVERS The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan is a high-performance version of the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan, with about 50 percent more power (up to temporary maximum of 677 hp) than the MB EQE 500 4Matic and less range (225 miles, or about 16% less). At a maximum recharging rate of up to 170 kW, the car can regain approximately 112 miles in 15 minutes. In the decade since the Tesla Model S first appeared, car companies have struggled to address what customers and critics have claimed is a disconcerting quiet in electric vehicles—an impassive, appliance-like response that psychologists might call a flat affect. The industry spent a century trying to take noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) out of automobiles, to isolate the occupants from the exertions of the powertrain. Now, with electric motors and batteries, the most off-the-shelf commuter car can waft with the serenity of a Packard with a straight-eight.
Factbox: Iraq War: quotes from the conflict and its aftermath
  + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +9 min
BAGHDAD, March 15 (Reuters) - Here are some notable quotes from before, during and after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003 that toppled Saddam Hussein. - U.S. President George W. Bush referring to Iraq, Iran and North Korea in his State of the Union Address. - Saddam Hussein in message to U.N. General Assembly. - Saddam Hussein on first day of invasion. A lot of people put their reputations on the line and said the weapons of mass destruction is a reason to remove Saddam Hussein," - Bush.
That's when the 69-year-old test pilot found a residential airpark at the Pine Mountain Lake Airport. There are about 90 homes with hangars that have deeded access to use the taxiways and runway at the Tuolumne County airport in the residential airpark. As a test pilot, Sobczak works primarily out of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Because the Tuolumne County airport has no control tower, residents of the airpark use a common traffic advisory frequency so pilots can broadcast their position and intended flight path. Part of Sobczak's deed includes access to the Tuolumne County airport.
Morning Bid: Growth trumps rates
  + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +6 min
While there were some questions about seasonal adjustments in the data, economists were impressed that sales growth was pretty broad based and have scrambled to re-crunch first quarter U.S. output forecasts as a result. There may be a more mixed picture from Thursday's data slate on producer prices, housing starts and weekly jobless claims. Even though rates futures and Treasury yields ticked back a bit today, pricing now has Fed policy rates moving as high as 5.25% and staying above 5% all year. And while full-year earnings growth estimates for S&P500 companies have sunk to zero, consensus forecasts are now pencilling in a rebound of almost 12% next year. Uncertainty about the pace of growth and annual tax receipts in April makes it difficult for government officials to predict the exact "X-date", it said.
Now, she manages a private portfolio of luxury villas in Greece that cost up to $25,000 a night. Categorized by five, six, and seven-star properties, Kennedy's multi-million dollar villas are not your typical vacation rental — and you won't find them on Airbnb. Nightly rates for her portfolio of ten villas in Greece range, for example, from $4,000 to $25,000. A spokesperson said Elon Musk has also stayed in one of the Mykonos villas, but declined to share documentation or additional details regarding his trip, citing NDA restrictions. Not all rich people are made equalTesla CEO Elon Musk was photographed on board a luxury yacht this July in Mykonos, Greece.
BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Germany could become Europe's big producer of semiconductors thanks to investments being made in the field, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a digital summit on Friday. "This would create an ecosystem that would help the serenity of the European Union, that we are not dependent on other regions," said Scholz, who added that Germany was working intensely on re-establishing semiconductor production. Reporting by Miranda Murray, editing by Rachel MoreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry, Darling” is — on its immaculately, obsessively polished surface — a film about the danger of dreams. Even if you have somehow avoided all publicity for the film, the pop culture reference points should already be clear. Pugh conveys blissful serenity and anguished confusion with equal conviction; her deftness justifies Wilde’s poetic anti-narrative, and vice versa. The real world feels like ghostly and desaturated reflection. “Don’t Worry, Darling” is a movie that airily warns you to watch out for illusions even as it revels in a film’s power to create a world deliberately untethered from reality.
Stephanie Monroe owns a "dome house" Airbnb with her husband in Joshua Tree, California. But in 2020, we decided to branch into Airbnb ownership and bought our "Serenity Dome House," as we call it, in Joshua Tree, California, right before the pandemic as a deferred retirement job. There's also a lack of long-term rentals in Joshua Tree, so there's a labor shortage. Additionally, we've been doing a lot of remodeling and decoratingWe built from the ground up a two-bedroom addition to the dome house. Since taking over the property, we've put a lot of thought into how to make it better and more profitable.
The forest growing in the world’s hottest sea
  + stars: | 2022-08-04 | by ( Barry Neild | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +9 min
Jubail Mangrove Park is a green expanse of gray mangrove trees on the northeastern edge of Abu Dhabi’s Al Jubail island, where shallow tidal waterways spill out into the clear blue Arabian Sea. It’s a tranquil world away from the shimmering skyscrapers and heat-hazed hustle of downtown Abu Dhabi, albeit just a short drive away. Dreamlike destinationThe Jubail Mangrove Park is an unexpected green escape from the deserts of Abu Dhabi. And observing those genes in action in Abu Dhabi could be a good sign. “It is the only place in Abu Dhabi where you can see so much green.”
Those of us who’ve had to squeeze our way through crowds at national parks recently can attest how hugely — and annoyingly — popular the parks have become. The pandemic turned a Klieg light on nature’s allure, so much so that 44 parks set visitation records in 2021, according to the National Park Service. And, given the upward trajectory of 2021’s visitation numbers, it’s safe to say greater numbers are likely to be seen in many parks this year. But even the most popular parks have hidden gems and entrances that aren’t clogged with traffic. Packing a little patience, along with water, snacks and sunscreen, will go a long way.
Persons: who’ve Organizations: National Park Service Locations: Acadia, California’s Yosemite
Olabisi Boyle is vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America. Here's what her morning routine is like, as told to writer Robin Madell. I start work between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m., but wake up at 5 a.m. to give myself time to breathe. I'm currently working between both Hyundai headquarters in Orange County, California, and my home in Laguna Beach, depending on the day's schedule. Having this morning routine helps me approach each day with a positive attitude, regardless of what unexpected twists and turns come my way.
‘Groundhog Day’ movie: The Buddhist lifehacker film
  + stars: | 2016-02-01 | by ( David G. Allan | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +11 min
The 1993 film "Groundhog Day" starred Bill Murray. “So I proselytize it without practicing it.”And what an entertaining Buddish proselytization “Groundhog Day” is. ‘Groundhog Day’ is all about karmaOne of the central tenets of Buddhism is that we must continue to reincarnate until we find enlightenment. And many references and motifs that recur in the film support the notion that “Groundhog Day” is Christian rather than Buddhist. ‘Groundhog Day’ is about hopeWhatever spiritual takeaway the film holds for you, it’s an undeniable call for hope.
Persons: , , Edna St, Vincent Millay I’ve, Baltimore’s, Bill Murray, Phil Connors, It’s, Harold Ramis, alberto mier, Danny Rubin, Ramis, Phil reincarnates, Rita, Phil’s, Sisyphus, ” Albert Camus, Camus, Heraclitus, it’s, Phil doesn’t, Phil, Jesus, There’s, “ I’m, Reinhold Niebuhr, Chekhov, Samuel Coleridge, ” It’s, Ralph, It’s George Bailey, ” Phil, Larry Darrell, ., . Somerset Maugham, ” Darrell Organizations: CNN, Baltimore’s Walters Art Museum, Sony Pictures, Zen, Chicago, cnn, Anonymous, . Somerset Locations: he’s
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