Dr Emma Walker and Olivier Rousteing Converge to Position Whisky at the Forefront of Luxury

Dr Emma Walker and Olivier Rousteing Converge to Position Whisky at the Forefront of Luxury

What happens when one brings together Scotland’s most storied whisky houses with a creative force of Parisian couture? The answer is “Couture Expression”, a first-of-its-kind collaboration that sees Johnnie Walker Vault’s partner with Olivier Rousteing — the visionary creative director of Balmain — in a pursuit to reimagine whisky as more than a spirit. Rousteing…

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Cholera strikes Sudan and beyond, humanitarian needs grown for returning Afghans, rising insecurity in DR Congo — Global Issues

Cholera strikes Sudan and beyond, humanitarian needs grown for returning Afghans, rising insecurity in DR Congo — Global Issues

So far this year, cholera has killed more than 4,300 people across 31 countries. These figures are underestimates and there is particular concern for those impacted by war in Sudan, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Yemen. In Sudan, the disease has already claimed over 1,000 lives since 1 January. It…

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Links 8/18/2025 | naked capitalism

Links 8/18/2025 | naked capitalism

Fans Say Costco’s New Sparkling Protein Drink Is “Revolutionary” Delish And just like that, the CEO of Genius Gourmet, the maker of the “revolutionary” sparkling protein water just deleted his LinkedIn. 👀🫠 https://t.co/1q6jRLxz3l pic.twitter.com/uEIcEytZEl — James Li (@5149jamesli) August 17, 2025 Astronomers discover an ‘interstellar tunnel’ that connects our solar system to other stars Earth.com…

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Inside the Famed Lifestyle of Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman

Inside the Famed Lifestyle of Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman

Dr. Bill Dorfman has shaped some of Hollywood’s most iconic smiles and revolutionized cosmetic dentistry through innovation, entrepreneurship, and a human-centered approach, showing that true swagger begins with self-confidence. Renowned for celebrity smiles and driven by universal impact, Dr. Bill Dorfman is the famed cosmetic dentist at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, and known as “Hollywood’s…

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Two Economic Ideas That are True and Nontrivial

Two Economic Ideas That are True and Nontrivial

Timothy Taylor, at Conversable Economist, had a post on August 13 titled “What Economic Ideas are True and Nontrivial?” He starts with a famous story that Paul Samuelson told and I’ll quote it here: [O]ur subject puts its best foot forward when it speaks out on international trade. This was brought home to me years…

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An inquiry on happiness – Pecunia et Bellum

An inquiry on happiness – Pecunia et Bellum

By Mr. Maverick             Happiness. A word so personal, so private – yet so common and unifying. A word so complex, encompassing a range of feelings and emotions, and inviting an even wider variety of interpretations and manifestations. It is, perhaps, the most sought-after experience by every conscious human being.             “But wait,” you may…

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Strengthening the Ecosystem, Together – Interaction Institute for Social Change : Interaction Institute for Social Change

Strengthening the Ecosystem, Together – Interaction Institute for Social Change : Interaction Institute for Social Change

June 26, 2025 Image Description: Abstract illustration of white tree-like branches spreading upward on a dark blue background, adorned with simple yellow, pink, and purple flowers and leaves. By Getty Images via Unsplash+. At IISC, we believe that networks, love, and power are at the heart of lasting change. That’s why we’re honored to be…

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