16.10.2024 0:42 Hezbollah vows to fire more rockets until Israel stops air strikes and ground invasion in Lebanon.16.10.2024 0:48 S’estimant «très bon en mathématique», le candidat républicain à la Maison-Blanche a détaillé son programme pour attirer les entreprises aux Etats-Unis mardi devant l'Economic Club de Chicago.16.10.2024 0:49 US-based Hindu American Foundation has laundered Modi gov't's track record on minorities, championed its interests.16.10.2024 0:54 Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”16.10.2024 0:55 Around 4,000 people squatting at a once-luxurious hotel are hoping for a better life. 16.10.2024 0:56 10 members of the Abu Taamiya family were killed by an Israeli airstrike in the early hours of Tuesday morning. 16.10.2024 1:00 Les membres du Bureau politique du parti se sont réunis à la Maison de la chimie et ont opté pour une direction collégiale, en attendant le Congrès.16.10.2024 1:02 Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.16.10.2024 1:19 On the west coast of Florida, a town built to weather hurricanes hosted more than 2,000 people during Hurricane Milton. Could communities like this help shape Florida’s future?16.10.2024 1:21 The 19-year-old had filmed himself donating blood and narrating his family's displacement in Deir el-Balah.16.10.2024 1:24 Bank of America benefited from its Wall Street trading and banking divisions in the third quarter, just as rival JPMorgan Chase did. 16.10.2024 1:3316.10.2024 1:43 A 20-year-old Palestinian man who was confined to a hospital bed was burned to death after an Israeli strike.16.10.2024 1:52 Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.16.10.2024 2:0016.10.2024 2:00 Trading in Trump Media shares was briefly halted due to volatility, after the Truth Social owner's stock suddenly plunged in price.16.10.2024 2:2116.10.2024 2:39 US threatened to withhold military aid to Israel, but deployed troops, anti-missile system at the same time.16.10.2024 2:47 All three major averages slid on Tuesday.16.10.2024 3:05 Rock guitarist Jake E. Lee was struck multiple times early Tuesday in a Las Vegas street shooting, his management said in a statement.16.10.2024 3:07 Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.16.10.2024 3:08 The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.16.10.2024 3:10 A recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products affects items sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and Kroger.16.10.2024 3:16 In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.16.10.2024 3:31 Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.16.10.2024 3:32 Some analysts are sceptical of Boeing's financial plans, saying short-term liquidity may be worse than thought.16.10.2024 3:33 She was at the center of rumors about the former vice president’s last moments, but she remained silent about their association until she wrote her own obituary.16.10.2024 3:34 A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman who was killed while exercising Monday on a popular Nashville, Tennessee, walking trail.16.10.2024 3:55 Singapore, often referred to affectionately by its citizens as the "Little Red Dot" on the world map, will build a 17-meter-high red sphere as its pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition.
Dubbed the "Dream Sphere," the pavilion will showcase interactive art installations by Singaporean artists as well as food and culture to highlight the Southeast Asian city state's appeal as a top travel destination, according to the Singapore Tourism Board.
Since its independence in 1965, Singapore has leveraged its geographic advantage and attracted multinational corporations, becoming one of the biggest hubs in the world for business and trading. Its gross domestic product per capita is the highest in Asia.
The pavilion then showcased a tropical garden with a variety of plants and flora, including an aquarium with exotic fish and also a display of colorful birds such as hornbills and flamingos.
According to a government press release at the time, the Singaporean culture ministry introduced the main feature of its pavilion as "life in a multiracial society amidst the green lushness of the island republic."
Now over half a century later, Singapore aims to show "themes of innovation, resilience and sustainability" at the 2025 expo, Ong Eng Chuan, Singapore's ambassador to Japan and commissioner general of its pavilion, said in a statement.
The narrative will share how Singapore has "transformed aspirations into realities, creating a home for all where nature, wildlife and our people live harmoniously alongside each other, a testament that dreams are catalysts for progress," he said.Read full story here16.10.2024 3:56 The Italian pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition has gained inspiration from Renaissance ideals of urban planning, featuring a theater, square and garden, while the famous Farnese Atlas statue will serve as the crown jewel of the exhibition.
The 2.1-meter tall marble sculpture of Atlas holding up a celestial sphere -- which dates back to the 2nd century -- will be on display in Japan for the first time.
Read full story here16.10.2024 3:58 The five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are teaming up with a joint pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition, a 17-meter-tall recyclable structure made of timber that will showcase their connection to nature and sustainability.
The three-floored facility with a floor space of 1,200 square meters, whose design includes screens made of rice paper, will offer visitors a rooftop restaurant, a shop and a garden.
The rice paper screens are arranged in a whirling design and look like circles when viewed from above, demonstrating the pavilion's concept of "Nordic Circle," which highlights the connection among the five Nordic countries and between them and Japan and other Expo participants, organizers said.
The pavilion, designed by internationally acclaimed Italian architect Michele De Lucchi and his studio AMDL Circle, will also feature a business center as the Nordic states seek to increase collaboration with Japan, Japanese companies and other countries taking part at the global event.
"The Nordic Circle represents our commitment to collaborative innovation and sustainable solutions," Magnus Scholdtz, who leads the Nordic pavilion's leadership board as chairman, said in a press release issued in June.
Material used for the pavilion facility can be repurposed for use in hotels, stations or educational facilities once the event ends, according to organizers.
For the latest pavilion, organizers said they hope to attract 2.7 million visitors.
The five Nordic countries previously joined a World Exposition together with one pavilion in 2005 in Aichi Prefecture, they said.Read full story here16.10.2024 3:59 The world's first structure draped in Kyoto's traditional Nishijin brocade will feature at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, showcasing an innovative use for the finely-woven material amid a decline in demand.
The project, led by Kyoto-based Hosoo Co., will adorn a structure reminiscent of a giant Mobius strip with the red-based fabric in a cherry blossom pattern.
The pavilion will be jointly exhibited by major housing manufacturer Iida Group Holdings Co. and Osaka Metropolitan University.
The exterior surface area of the pavilion will span approximately 3,500 square meters and appear like an open flower from above once completed, while the interior will showcase futuristic homes utilizing artificial photosynthesis technology.
"As using Nishijin as a building material is unprecedented, there were countless challenges," said Hosoo.
The complex design, featuring numerous three-dimensional curves, took three years to complete as it required repeated simulations on a computer to eliminate pattern misalignments.
Known as "Nishijin-ori" in Japanese, the industry has been struggling to survive amid a decline in demand for kimonos. While domestic shipments of the textiles peaked at 279.4 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in 1990, they plunged to 18.1 billion in 2020, according to the Nishijin Textile Industry Association.
Since becoming involved in the family business in 2008, Hosoo has expanded Nishijin textiles, customarily reserved for high-grade kimono and obi belts, to interior design furnishings and other uses.
The company began to expand overseas around 2010, and has since received orders from luxury brands like Chanel and Dior, as well as high-end hotels abroad. Interior decorations now account for around 40 percent of the company's sales.
While conventional looms can produce fabrics about 30 centimeters wide, a loom built by the company that can produce textiles 150 cm in width played a key role in creating the pavilion's exterior.
"I want to leave a lasting impression on children visiting the expo that traditional craftsmanship is a creative industry," said Hosoo.Read full story here Страницы: 391392393394395396397398399400401402403404405406407408409410411412413414415416417418419420421422423424425426427428429430431
S’estimant «très bon en mathématique», le candidat républicain à la Maison-Blanche a détaillé son programme pour attirer les entreprises aux Etats-Unis mardi devant l'Economic Club de Chicago.
Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”
Les membres du Bureau politique du parti se sont réunis à la Maison de la chimie et ont opté pour une direction collégiale, en attendant le Congrès.
On the west coast of Florida, a town built to weather hurricanes hosted more than 2,000 people during Hurricane Milton. Could communities like this help shape Florida’s future?
Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.
Rock guitarist Jake E. Lee was struck multiple times early Tuesday in a Las Vegas street shooting, his management said in a statement.
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.
A recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products affects items sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and Kroger.
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.
Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.
She was at the center of rumors about the former vice president’s last moments, but she remained silent about their association until she wrote her own obituary.
A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman who was killed while exercising Monday on a popular Nashville, Tennessee, walking trail.
Singapore, often referred to affectionately by its citizens as the "Little Red Dot" on the world map, will build a 17-meter-high red sphere as its pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition.
Dubbed the "Dream Sphere," the pavilion will showcase interactive art installations by Singaporean artists as well as food and culture to highlight the Southeast Asian city state's appeal as a top travel destination, according to the Singapore Tourism Board.
Since its independence in 1965, Singapore has leveraged its geographic advantage and attracted multinational corporations, becoming one of the biggest hubs in the world for business and trading. Its gross domestic product per capita is the highest in Asia.
The pavilion then showcased a tropical garden with a variety of plants and flora, including an aquarium with exotic fish and also a display of colorful birds such as hornbills and flamingos.
According to a government press release at the time, the Singaporean culture ministry introduced the main feature of its pavilion as "life in a multiracial society amidst the green lushness of the island republic."
Now over half a century later, Singapore aims to show "themes of innovation, resilience and sustainability" at the 2025 expo, Ong Eng Chuan, Singapore's ambassador to Japan and commissioner general of its pavilion, said in a statement.
The narrative will share how Singapore has "transformed aspirations into realities, creating a home for all where nature, wildlife and our people live harmoniously alongside each other, a testament that dreams are catalysts for progress," he said.Read full story here
The Italian pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition has gained inspiration from Renaissance ideals of urban planning, featuring a theater, square and garden, while the famous Farnese Atlas statue will serve as the crown jewel of the exhibition.
The 2.1-meter tall marble sculpture of Atlas holding up a celestial sphere -- which dates back to the 2nd century -- will be on display in Japan for the first time.
Read full story here
The five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are teaming up with a joint pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition, a 17-meter-tall recyclable structure made of timber that will showcase their connection to nature and sustainability.
The three-floored facility with a floor space of 1,200 square meters, whose design includes screens made of rice paper, will offer visitors a rooftop restaurant, a shop and a garden.
The rice paper screens are arranged in a whirling design and look like circles when viewed from above, demonstrating the pavilion's concept of "Nordic Circle," which highlights the connection among the five Nordic countries and between them and Japan and other Expo participants, organizers said.
The pavilion, designed by internationally acclaimed Italian architect Michele De Lucchi and his studio AMDL Circle, will also feature a business center as the Nordic states seek to increase collaboration with Japan, Japanese companies and other countries taking part at the global event.
"The Nordic Circle represents our commitment to collaborative innovation and sustainable solutions," Magnus Scholdtz, who leads the Nordic pavilion's leadership board as chairman, said in a press release issued in June.
Material used for the pavilion facility can be repurposed for use in hotels, stations or educational facilities once the event ends, according to organizers.
For the latest pavilion, organizers said they hope to attract 2.7 million visitors.
The five Nordic countries previously joined a World Exposition together with one pavilion in 2005 in Aichi Prefecture, they said.Read full story here
The world's first structure draped in Kyoto's traditional Nishijin brocade will feature at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, showcasing an innovative use for the finely-woven material amid a decline in demand.
The project, led by Kyoto-based Hosoo Co., will adorn a structure reminiscent of a giant Mobius strip with the red-based fabric in a cherry blossom pattern.
The pavilion will be jointly exhibited by major housing manufacturer Iida Group Holdings Co. and Osaka Metropolitan University.
The exterior surface area of the pavilion will span approximately 3,500 square meters and appear like an open flower from above once completed, while the interior will showcase futuristic homes utilizing artificial photosynthesis technology.
"As using Nishijin as a building material is unprecedented, there were countless challenges," said Hosoo.
The complex design, featuring numerous three-dimensional curves, took three years to complete as it required repeated simulations on a computer to eliminate pattern misalignments.
Known as "Nishijin-ori" in Japanese, the industry has been struggling to survive amid a decline in demand for kimonos. While domestic shipments of the textiles peaked at 279.4 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in 1990, they plunged to 18.1 billion in 2020, according to the Nishijin Textile Industry Association.
Since becoming involved in the family business in 2008, Hosoo has expanded Nishijin textiles, customarily reserved for high-grade kimono and obi belts, to interior design furnishings and other uses.
The company began to expand overseas around 2010, and has since received orders from luxury brands like Chanel and Dior, as well as high-end hotels abroad. Interior decorations now account for around 40 percent of the company's sales.
While conventional looms can produce fabrics about 30 centimeters wide, a loom built by the company that can produce textiles 150 cm in width played a key role in creating the pavilion's exterior.
"I want to leave a lasting impression on children visiting the expo that traditional craftsmanship is a creative industry," said Hosoo.Read full story here