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Throughout the decades, I’d cling to winter wonderlands I saw on television and the feeling of my first Christmas at my Catholic school. It had everything I associated with Christmas, this holiday I’d quickly fallen in love with: community, friendship, love, belonging and the best songs ever written. These qualities felt wrong in my house but right in my American life. We don’t need all this stuff.”I thought the better I made Christmas, the more American I would feel. The next day, I released my family from the pressure of having to make the right holiday memories.

[1/6] A snowboarder starts a climb ahead of the season opening and amid surge in electricity costs in winter sports resort Val Thorens, France, November 24, 2022. A number of ski resorts including Chamonix and Val Thorens have also pledged to limit artificial snow production and reduce heating within buildings, officials said. Half of France's ski resorts have had to renegotiate their long-term electricity contracts this year amid record-high inflation, and they expect an annual bill that could increase three to six-fold in 2023, said Alexandre Maulin, who chairs France's ski resorts association. Val Thorens was able to secure a contract with utility EDF before the energy crunch for the most part of 2023. Our motto is that we always get out of difficult situations, and it will be the case this time again, because we will adapt," said Jerome Grellet, head of Val Thorens ski lift operator SETAM.

☆ Italy govt officials to discuss plans for Telecom Italia on Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROME, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Government officials will discuss plans for Telecom Italia (TIM) (TLIT.MI) later on Tuesday, Italy's economy minister said, responding to a question about the former phone monopoly's landline grid. Giorgetti was asked whether the new right-wing government backed Italian state lender CDP's plans to submit an offer for TIM's landline grid by the end of the month. CDP's multi-billion euro preliminary offer for TIM's landline grid is part of a plan to combine it with its broadband unit Open Fiber. The long awaited offer is expected to value TIM's landline grid and submarine cable unit Sparkle at between 15 and 18 billion euros including some 12 billion euros in debt, sources have previously said. Negotiations have been complicated by divergences on valuation, with TIM's top investor, French media conglomerate Vivendi (VIV.PA) demanding 31 billion euros to back a sale.

☆ Gabby Giffords still struggles to find words, but she hasn’t lost her voice
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Dr. Tara Narula | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Watch “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” at 9 p.m. ET/PT November 20 on CNN. One of those voices that has spoken up in her own unique way is Gabby Giffords. Video Ad Feedback Obama shares what he's learned from Gabby Giffords 00:58 - Source: CNNI met Gabby before the debut of the CNN documentary “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down,” a detailed portrayal of the inner fire that helped her heal and pushes her to help others do the same. Gabby told me she feels optimistic, but she knows that she has a long road ahead. Gabby told them “rocking chairs”: a phrase to mean a long time from now, when they’re sitting on the porch in old, worn rocking chairs.

☆ Paris workers disrupt Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree-lighting ceremony
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Protesting workers demanding higher salaries disrupted a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony under the historic dome of the Paris department store Galeries Lafayette on Wednesday. “Not happy! Not happy,” protesters chanted, waving union flags and tooting horns as store director Alexandre Liot tried to address journalists. Marc Correas, a salesman in the women’s shoe department, said workers were protesting for higher salaries. Reporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

From an eco-conscious blazer reminiscent of an iconic late-1940s Christian Dior silhouette to a cloud-soft sweater unlike any we’ve ever seen, this assortment of 14 chic pieces is intended to satisfy this year’s giftees and, with luck, generations to come. An Affordable Heirloom for the WristWant to bequeath sparkle but don’t love the thought of taking out a second mortgage? Consider this bracelet, a string of 47, round-cut, lab-grown, white sapphires. Los Angeles label Dorsey, which uses lab-engineered gems more affordable than their mined cousins, is helping to democratize high-wattage jewelry. This design is equally appropriate for flashing at a schmancy holiday party or brightening a dull day at the office.

☆ This 36-year-old mom of 2 brings in $144,000 a year as a professional truck driver: 'I love my job so much'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The 36-year-old, Charlotte, North Carolina, resident is a professional truck driver hauling an array of goods from diapers to TVs to canned goods across the East Coast. Rankin loves her job, and her trucking company brought in $144,208 last year. 'I showed him how I can maneuver that big old thing'Rankin, who's married with two children, went to school for criminal justice but couldn't find work in the field. The job was outdoors, far preferable to an office job that would keep her indoors all day. 'I got turned down so many times'Despite her immediate love of the job, it was hard for Rankin to find work.

☆ Energy crisis dims festive sparkle in Europe's shops
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

PARIS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Retailers in Europe are having to strike a delicate balancing act with this year's Christmas displays: how to create enough festive sparkle to loosen cash-strapped customers' purse-strings, while acknowledging the impact of the energy crisis. However, the energy crisis has accelerated plans to "reduce consumption to be a good citizen both socially and environmentally", he added. He said the store was moving faster to reach its goal of shifting entirely to LED lighting and began turning lights off at night in September. "It makes a big difference," said Eleanore de Boysson, region president of Europe and the Middle East for LVMH's travel retail division DFS. Other "small" gestures include only partially lighting the store and its offices during early morning cleaning hours, she added.

☆ Tom Ford return offers remedy for Gucci fatigue
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Lisa Jucca | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MILAN, Nov 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Tom Ford’s return to the realm of Gucci owner Kering (PRTP.PA) would add some much-needed sparkle. Bringing Tom Ford himself on board could even help revitalise it. Tom Ford offers diversification at a reasonable valuation. Sales of Tom Ford Beauty’s cosmetics and fragrances grew at a double digit rate in the third quarter, according to Vogue Business. In August, the Wall Street Journal reported that beauty giant Estée Lauder was looking to buy Tom Ford for $3 billion.

☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

☆ Sikh family kidnapped, killed in California, emigrated from India looking for safety and the American Dream, relative says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Sakshi Venkatraman | Sakshi Venkatraman Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

She was calling for her dad, Jasdeep Singh, 36, and it would turn out to be the sole time she would ever get to do so. The days that followed the news of the deaths have been a calvary for those left behind, Amarinder Singh said. Amandeep left a widow and two young children, Jasdeep left his parents. The two babbled back and forth together as Singh, Jasdeep and Jasleen looked on fondly, he said. But after the chaos, Singh’s family is left with a hole, he said, and he feels their loss everywhere.

☆ Chanel evokes cinematic glamour at Paris Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-04 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A model presents a creation by designer Virginie Viard as part of her Spring-Summer 2023 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Chanel, during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 4, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronPARIS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Chanel creative director Virginie Viard added a streak of Old Hollywood glamour to a slinky collection for spring and summer, sent down a catwalk lined with enormous screens projecting dreamy, black-and-white images of formal gardens and plush interiors. One of the largest labels to hit the runway for Paris Fashion Week, the show was held on the final day of events that have drawn crowds from abroad, marking the luxury industry's strong return from pandemic disruptions. It starred Kristen Stewart, who sat in the front row with South Korean singing star Jennie Ruby Jane. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mimosa SpencerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 'Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-03 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Returning to an in-person event following a pandemic pause, this year's auction boasts an extended catalogue of over 1,500 lots with an estimated total worth of 11 million pounds ($12.3 million). Music memorabilia is being introduced as a new category this year, getting its own dedicated day. 1/7 Propstore CEO Stephen Lane stands with Superman's (Christopher Reeve) complete costume from "Superman" franchise movies at a Propstore facility in Rickmansworth, Britain, September 27, 2022. Propstore's June auction in Los Angeles was a record-breaker with 2,000 lots selling for over $10 million, he said. Propstore's entertainment memorabilia live auction will be held at the BAFTA headquarters in central London, with bidding also available online or via telephone, Nov. 3-6.

☆ Giorgio Armani brings plenty of sparkle to Milan Fashion with main line
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Designer Giorgio Armani gestures during his Spring/Summer 2023 show at Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, September 22, 2022. REUTERS/Alessandro GarofaloRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterMILAN, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Italian designer Giorgio Armani presented a light spring/summer collection with plenty of sparkle for his eponymous main line at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday. The 88-year-old fashion veteran opened the show, called "Fil d'Or" (golden thread), with lightly-coloured looks in sand and pale grey. Armani presented the latest collection for his second line, Emporio Armani, on Thursday. Milan Fashion Week, where designers are presenting their spring/summer 2023 lines, wraps on Monday.

☆ ‘Sparkle Beings’ by Angelica Sanchez and ‘Seismic Shift’ by John Escreet Review: A Jazz Trend of Note
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Martin Johnson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Some jazz trends that may come to define this decade are already taking shape, and a major one is happening at the keyboard. Pianists are moving with greater ease and intent between melodic passages and abstract ones, and doing so more routinely than before. But while some younger players (such as David Virelles , Marta Sánchez and Micah Thomas ) have adapted the technique, this isn’t a youth movement. Such veterans as Angelica Sanchez and Sylvie Courvoisier have made it a prominent part of their arsenals, as have midcareer players like John Escreet and Orrin Evans . Angelica Sanchez’s “Sparkle Beings” (Sunnyside, due out Sept. 23) and Mr. Escreet’s “Seismic Shift” (Whirlwind, Oct. 7) both feature stellar sidemen and showcase this style along with other increasingly influential aspects of their work.

But whatever your feelings toward Elizabeth, it’s clear that the institution of the British monarchy is far from benevolent. Meanwhile, the exact worth of the British monarchy is very difficult to calculate. The Sunday Times' Rich List calculated the queen’s personal net worth as 370 million pounds (more than $420 million), while the author and royal expert David McClure estimated it at 400 million pounds (around $460 million). In 2021-2022, the royal household’s financial report calculated this as 86.3 million pounds ($98.5 million). (According to the BBC, this portfolio generates around 20 million pounds a year in profits.)

☆ How to write a résumé that gets you hired in an uncertain economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-09 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Catherine Henderson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

If you're job hunting in this shaky economy, your résumé needs to sparkle. Career experts shared their best advice for résumé writing in this climate. Insider spoke with career experts about their advice for résumé writing in this uncertain climate, including exercises to find the strongest adjectives and describing your qualifications. Try some writing exercisesEli Joseph, a faculty member at Columbia University and New York University, takes an unusal approach to résumé writing. Tailor your résumé to each postingPay and Joseph agreed that you should change your résumé for each job application.

☆ BMW reveals its new $120,000 electric flagship
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-20 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Electric vehicles, with their need for lots of expensive batteries, have often trended towards luxury. Electric cars from Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have all hit the market in recent years. The i7 is the electric version of a new generation of the BMW 7 Series flagship unveiled on Wednesday. While those other luxury brands’ electric vehicles are based on dedicated EV chassis with little relationship to their gas-powered models, BMW emphasizes adaptable engineering as its edge. Both of those iconic British brands are owned by BMW, and plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2030.

Persons: Mercedes EQS, Oliver Zipse, Mercedes, Zipse, ”, Oscar, Hans Zimmer BMW Organizations: CNN —, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Benz, BMW BMW, General Motors, ”, i7, Royce

☆ BMW i7 electric car revealed
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-20 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Electric cars from Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have all hit the market in recent years. BMW has come out with its own electric cars like the iX and i4 and now the new i7, a battery-powered take on the brand’s new most expensive sedan. The i7 is the electric version of a new generation of the BMW 7 Series flagship unveiled on Wednesday. While those other luxury brands’ electric vehicles are based on dedicated EV chassis with little relationship to their gas-powered models, BMW emphasizes adaptable engineering as its edge. Both of those iconic British brands are owned by BMW, and plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2030.

☆ A professional actor who plays Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' shares what it's like to portray the infamous character every year
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-10 | by ( Emilie Murphy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Eric Fletcher is an actor at The Players Theater who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol." He earned a BFA in theater performance before moving to New York and has been in more than 50 shows. Performance days are his favorite, and he gets in the zone as he draws the age lines onto his face. Performance days are Fletcher's favorite. He has a lot of angry and sad frown lines," Fletcher said.

☆ How to nail your Harvard Business School application, according to graduates and an admissions director
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-07 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Around 11% of the roughly 10,000 students who apply to Harvard Business School get in each year. Those are intimidating odds for the roughly 10,000 students who apply to Harvard Business School each year. "At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, the essays are the windows into your soul," said Patrick Mullane, the executive director of Harvard Business School Online and an HBS graduate. She added to these credentials by working for two years on Wall Street as a precursor to her business school application. "As with most successes in life, luck weighs heavily on why anyone is admitted to Harvard Business School, which should keep us all very grounded and humble," she added.

☆ Why Rolls-Royce cars are so expensive
▼ + stars: | 2020-04-25 | by ( Andy Ash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Known for producing hand-crafted automobiles that promise a seamless "magical carpet ride" for its customers, a Rolls-Royce car does not come cheap. But with virtually unlimited optional extras, upgrades, and customizations, the true cost of a bespoke Rolls-Royce has no limits. Narrator: In addition to the endless variations of color, Rolls-Royce customers can infuse their paint with materials to create special effects. Court: As normal with Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce never comes back to us. But while other top-end car manufacturers focus on speed, maneuverability, and super-lightweight-supercar status, Rolls-Royce cars are expensive for one reason: luxury.

Persons: Royce, Rhodri Good, David Dean, you've, we've, Mark, Court, Alexandra Benga, We've, Joshua Liles, It's, Phantom, there's, it's, Drake Organizations: Royce, Royce BMW Group, BMW, Continental Locations: Dubai

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