Climate change is making water stress worse for billions worldwide. Scaling up both new and traditional solutions must be a priority.
An immune response triggered by cardiac disease affects the function of a gland with a key role in the sleep–wake cycle.
Amazing Architecture (August 1, 2023) – As you step inside the villa, you are greeted with a breathtaking view of the river through the expansive glass windows. The interior design of the villa boasts tall ceilings, creating an airy and spacious atmosphere. The use of vegetation and stone in some parts of the interior, such as the master bedroom, kitchen, and living room, adds a touch of nature and tranquility to the space.
The villa’s interior design is a beautiful blend of modern and natural elements. The warm wood materials used throughout the space create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, while the tall ceilings give it a sense of grandeur. The use of vegetation and stone in some parts of the interior adds a touch of nature and serenity to the space.
In conclusion, this futuristic modern villa is a true architectural masterpiece. With its unique doublex design, round ceilings, and stunning use of materials, it stands out as a true work of art. The interior design is equally impressive, with its tall height and beautiful blend of modern and natural elements. This villa truly offers a one-of-a-kind living experience that is both luxurious and serene.
By Liliana Alvarez
The Guardian Weekly (August 4, 2023) – Israel in turmoil: Netanyahu’s judicial coup; Stormzy’s scholarship graduates; International fiction found in translation, and more…
Conflict over Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul judiciary is leading to new levels of civil disobedience – and potential security risks
Recent strikes targeting the southern Ukrainian city, including its orthodox cathedral, have left residents questioning its historical links to Russia
In the weeks following the policy change, global prices of oil, copper, and other commodities rose on expectations that Chinese demand would surge. In March, then Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced a target for real GDP growth of around five percent, and many external analysts predicted it would go far higher.
Times Literary Supplement (August 4, 2023): The twilight zone – Joyce Carol Oates on the novellas of Rachel Ingalls; J.L Austin, philosopher-spy; Adam Thirlwell’s historical fantasy; Hollywood blockbusters; Poverty in the U.S. and more…
Literary Review – August 2023 Issue: How Sugar Became King; Oil, Resin, Vinegar & Paint – “Albrecht Dürer: Art and Autobiography” By David Ekserdjian; Shopping & Plucking – “How to Be a Renaissance Woman: The Untold History of Beauty and Female Creativity” By Jill Burke and more…
Albrecht Dürer: Art and Autobiography By David Ekserdjian
Dürer’s Lost Masterpiece: Art and Society at the Dawn of a Global World By Ulinka Rublack
The German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) was fortunate in his initials. The stylised ‘AD’ that he routinely inserted into his paintings and engravings, and even the preparatory drawings, seemed to imbue his productions with an almost divine stamp of approval. Most German painters of the era did not sign their work, but Dürer was eager to assert creative ownership of his productions, obtaining legal protection of his sole right to the trademark monogram.
The World of Sugar: How the Sweet Stuff Transformed Our Politics, Health, and Environment over 2,000 Years By Ulbe Bosma
There was a time when commodity histories were everywhere. They tended to focus on consumption and trade over very long distances. Ulbe Bosma’s The World of Sugar is much more than this sort of book. It is one of the most accomplished longue durée case studies in the history of capitalism that we have, concerned not just with trade and consumption but with production also. At every turn it subverts both critiques and celebrations of capitalism, and our understanding of much else besides. It is an extraordinary achievement.
The Globalist Podcast, Wednesday, August 2 2023: Former President Trump was criminally indicted with three conspiracy charges and a count of attempting to obstruct an official proceeding in his campaign to use the levers of government power to remain in office after 2020 Election. Also, violent protests erupt in Senegal.
The former president faces three conspiracy charges and a count of attempting to obstruct an official proceeding in his campaign to use the levers of government power to remain in office.
The third indictment of the former president is the first to get to the heart of the matter: Can a sitting leader of the country spread lies to hold onto power even after voters reject him?
A federal gun law passed last year gave the Biden administration a powerful new tool to increase background checks on “private” firearms sales. Will the administration use it?
A new law underscores how Vladimir V. Putin is increasingly using the war in Ukraine as justification for greater restrictions on L.G.B.T.Q. life, portraying it as a consequence of deviant Western values.
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