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Robin Williams
San Francisco names meadow in honor of Robin Williams
SAN FRANCISCO - A meadow in San Francisco's expansive Golden Gate Park has been named after the late comedian and actor Robin Williams.The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission voted unanimously Friday to rechristen the space.The effort to rename the grassy lawn on the east end of Golden Gate Park was led by Debi and Will Durst, who have put on Comedy Day at the park for 37 years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.Williams, who grew up and lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, performed at the first Comedy Day and returned to take part whenever he could, Debi Durst said.He also served as the event's chief patron anonymously in years when money was tight, she said."I felt compelled to do something for this man who was part of Comedy Day and the city of San Francisco in...
December 23, 2017

San Francisco names meadow in honor of Robin Williams

Bob Marley
Marley's 'Legend' notches record 500th week on US chart
NEW YORK - Bob Marley and the Wailers' "Legend," the posthumous greatest hits collection that helped cement the reggae icon's legacy, has notched a landmark 500th week on the US chart.The compilation first released in 1984 stood at number 170 on the latest Billboard 200 chart of album sales in the week through Dec. 14, tracking service Nielsen Music said after releasing its full list."Legend" cements its place as spending the second most number of non-consecutive weeks on the benchmark US album chart. It is still well below the record-holder: Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon," which has spent 934 weeks on the list since 1973 - and was number 196 on the latest chart."Legend," released three years after Marley's death from cancer...
December 23, 2017

Marley's 'Legend' notches record 500th week on US chart

Isle of wight and surrounding areas
By Tim SaundersA butterfly has a 12-week life cycle.We learn this during a visit to Butterfly World at Newport on the Isle of Wight. It all starts with an egg, then the caterpillar, the chrysalis and then finally the adult butterfly; each a three week process. There are some magnificent butterflies and moths all under one roof. Next door Fountain World is home to a variety of koi fish, which don’t just make for an alternative investment – with some fetching up to £3,500 – but they can live for over 200 years.We stay in a six-berth static caravan at Sunnycott Caravan Park near Cowes. Here there are 20 caravans on a three-quarter of an acre site. There’s a farm next door. When we wash up we watch the cows grazing. It’s really peaceful. Inside there’s a kitchen, a master bedroom...
December 22, 2017

Isle of wight and surrounding areas

Warhol, Dali and Muchas come together in a rare art exhibition
Saudi GazetteA new exhibition featuring iconic works of Andy Warhol, Salvador Dal√≠ and Alphonse Mucha is now open to the public at the Renaissance palace U B√≠l√©ho jednoro≈æce (at the White Unicorn) in the Old Town Square in Prague. This is the first exhibition to take place at the palace after it’s recent renovation.The exhibition presents American pop-art icon Andy Warhol and his unique collection of artworks.Warhol‚Äôs - I’m OK, features some of his most famous creations such as Mao, Flowers, Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup, from the series Sunday B. Morning, alongside an exquisite hand-painted version of ‚ÄòFlowers‚Äô and a replica of one of artist‚Äôs famous factories, where everyone can try screen-printing Warhol‚Äôs...
December 22, 2017

Warhol, Dali and Muchas come together in a rare art exhibition

88.5% of Working Women in the Middle East Believe Labor Laws Are Fair
With every passing year, workplace equality becomes a higher priority for organizations around the world 'ì and those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are no exception. According to the ‚'Working Women in the Middle East and North Africa‚Äô survey by Bayt.com, the Middle East‚Äôs number one job site, and global online market research company, YouGov, almost all working women who provided an answer (88.5%) believe that the labor laws in their country of residence are fair to women.The survey sought to explore the status of working women in the MENA region by analyzing their perceptions when it comes to equality at work and looking into their motivations for employment, challenges faced at work, as well as career and life ambitions. When asked about...
December 22, 2017

88.5% of Working Women in the Middle East Believe Labor Laws Are Fair

This week in trends
Dubai is the regional hub for local and international gastronomy, with the full spectrum of restaurants, cafes and dining hotspots generously scattered throughout the city. A melting pot of flavours, Dubai’s exciting food scene has evolved over the years, but it still retains influences from its Bedouin past and strong culture of hospitality.Today, Dubai’s dynamic food and beverage industry has it all – from restaurants run by Michelin-starred chefs to simple street-side eateries, from quirky dishes and innovative concepts to traditional menus from the region and beyond. And then there is the growing number of home-grown bakeries and confectionaries which are, through their fresh take on timeless traditions, raising Dubai’s culinary credentials for the sweetest of...
December 22, 2017

This week in trends

Avoid falling prey to cold and flu in Winters
Saudi GazetteJeddah- Fall is officially here and almost every city has had its first share of rainfall in Saudi Arabia. This has resulted into coughs, sneezes and fevers. Doctors say that end of November to December is when infections become prevalent. The body is susceptible to wind and cold, and it eventually gets sick. By following these tips you can maintain balance this fall and avoid getting sick.1. Eat Seasonal food:Eat less uncooked and cold food. Go for soups, stews, steamed vegetables and rice. Have green vegetables to keep you warm. Carrot and orange juice is the seasonal drink. Foods that are high in vitamin C and Zinc such as winter squashes, broccoli, kale, collard greens, lamb, mushrooms and Brussels sprouts must be included in your diet to improve your immune system.2. Wash...
December 22, 2017

Avoid falling prey to cold and flu in Winters

All-new 2019 Silverado
Next-generation Silverado unveiled
THE past and future met today with the introduction of the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado, at an event celebrating the first 100 years of Chevy Trucks. Many in attendance were Chevy Truck Legends members, some of the brand’s most passionate owners.“Our owners’ passion for Chevrolet trucks is truly humbling,” said Alan Batey, president, of GM North America, and global head of Chevrolet. “Many of our owners depend on their trucks for work and play, personalize their trucks in astonishing ways and pass their loyalty for Chevy Trucks down from generation to generation.“For the Chevy Truck Centennial, we wanted to recognize the customers who have made Chevrolet part of their lives, and have them help kick off the next 100 years of Chevy Trucks.”The 2019 Silverado 1500 is all...
December 22, 2017

Next-generation Silverado unveiled

New Continental GT receives four global awards
Successful year of awards for Bentley
IN another successful year for Bentley, the luxury British brand has received more than 20 awards around the world in 2017.The accolades came from a wide variety of leading publications and industry bodies, ranging from the company’s home market of the UK, to the Middle East, Europe, the USA and China.Since its public unveiling in September at the IAA Frankfurt, the new Bentley Continental GT has already received four global awards, including ‘GT of the Year’, ‘Best Luxury Auto’ and ‘Best Gran Turismo Sports Car.’The new Continental GT was praised for its depth of engineering by BBC’s Top Gear Magazine who named it ‘GT of the Year’, describing it as “simply one of the most complete GT cars on the planet”. Particular recognition was given to the car’s composure on...
December 22, 2017

Successful year of awards for Bentley

Volvo XC 90s
Swedish families help Volvo Cars develop autonomous drive cars
PREMIUM automaker Volvo Cars begins developing its autonomous driving vehicles with help from Swedish families, who will test its cars on the public roads of Gothenburg and share their impressions with Volvo Cars engineers.The first two families, the Hains and the Simonovskis from the Gothenburg area, have now received the Volvo XC90 premium SUVs with which they will support the Drive Me project. Three more families will follow early next year and over the next four years, up to 100 people will be involved in Drive Me.Both families will contribute to Drive Me with invaluable data by allowing engineers at the company to monitor their everyday use and interaction with the car, as they drive to work, bring the kids to school or go shopping for groceries.Volvo Cars plans to have a fully...
December 22, 2017

Swedish families help Volvo Cars develop autonomous drive cars

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