Fans of Wes Anderson know that, if you keep your eyes peeled and your imagination open, you can find pieces of his colourful, fantastical onscreen universe in everyday life. The Oscar nominee’s latest film, The French Dispatch, is proof of this: It was shot on location in Angoulême, France, where the topography and architecture was camera-ready to stand … Read more
Financial trading floors are experiencing a huge transition from innovative technologiesNSE -0.18 %. It has given traders more powers to do fast execution of trades with discipline in a rapidly changing market scenario by reducing human errors, as computer-programmed software remains unaffected by human psychology. In today’s era, where more and more traditional traders follow technical charting … Read more
Ok, now this is something special. This is a home network and security system that would make just about anyone stop, and with jaw hanging agape, stare, impressed at the “several months of effort” it took [timekillerjay] to install their dream setup. Just. Wow. Want a brief rundown of the diverse skill set needed to pull … Read more
In 1757, on the eve of the historic Battle of Plassey, a merchant called Amir Chand threw in an alarming demand at Robert Clive’s table. “Omichund”, as the English knew him, had served the East India Company, assisting in their shaky relationship with the nawab of Bengal. Now, however, as war looked inevitable, he also made himself … Read more
As part of its Red Label program, which provides clients with late-model aircraft and flight crews who are assigned to specific planes, the fractional and charter provider Flexjet now offers the LXi Cabin Collection, a series of more than 20 different cabin designs for the aircraft in its fleet. Ric Michaels, the director of product development for Flexjet, … Read more
As a nation, we need to be better educated about the illegal trade happening in our own backyard, award-winning actor Rachel Griffiths says. The star of iconic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding, as well as hit TV series Six Feet Under and Brothers & Sisters, has thrown her support behind a push to bring in new … Read more