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What I Saw at the French Antique Auction

      What I saw at the French Antique auction online was so beautiful that I felt maybe it was the Louvre secretly selling off pieces. Of course, that wasn't true nevertheless the quality and the masterpieces of the antiques on auction were literally stunning and oftentimes unbelievable  that they were being auctioned and yet not scooped up by a museum. I could not afford anything though the pleasure was worth every minute spend  being gobsmacked. Here are a few pieces of art that for one reas...
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Only 11% of Hawaii residents have gotten at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, in-person schools, youth sports restarting, humpback whales giving birth and training calves, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

Humpback whale with calf in Hawaii PC:NOAA NOAA warns boaters about humpbacks in Hawaii waters. Wildlife officials are warning boaters to watch out for an abundance of mother and calf humpback whale pairs in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and nearby waters. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now. KHON2. More public school students in Hawaii head back to campus. Slightly more than half of all public school teachers in Hawaii have received a coronavirus vaccination ...
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ADA Defense Lawyer: Whitaker v. Tesla Motors – the end of cookie-cutter ADA complaints? | By Martin Orlick

For many years, businesses classed as public accommodations under the ADA have been the subject of "cookie-cutter" complaints that allege discriminatory conditions without providing any specific examples. Thousands of nearly identical complaints have been filed in federal courts nationwide, and their lack of detail makes it difficult for courts to provide a remedy that will prevent future harm. Martin Orlick, Chair of JMBM's ADA Compliance & Defense Group, summarizes the recent decision i...
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Before and after photos of an urban Tokyo garden and its elderly gardeners

I had the pleasure of walking past this small but well looked after urban garden on numerous occasions. Its owners, on the other hand, I only saw twice — on the two different days these photos were taken. Several years ago, however, the house was demolished, leaving behind a sad, tarpaulin covered empty plot. It stayed that way for a while, but now it’s a home again. Several homes in fact. But all signs of previous life have been completely and utterly erased.
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DELICIOUS Stovetop Stracciatella Mac & Cheese!

This is the creamiest, gooeyest and delicious mac and cheese! I promise you that this will all be done in 20 minutes and all done on the stove top. Made with a divine cheese called stracciatella (think the gorgeous, stringy innards of the burrata) this is paired with prosciutto for a luxe yet simple mac and cheese!
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Where The Money Is | By Benoit Gateau-Cumin

For so many years, hoteliers who made the decision to switch to club management were looked down upon by their "true hospitality" colleagues. After all, running a club used to be tantamount to regulating a flock of entitled folks proud to belong where their money would isolate them from the riffraff. A place where they could insist on keeping the Reuben on the menu and restrict access to a number of minorities including invented ones.
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Oil settles near 13-month highs; Texas deep freeze supports | Reuters

Oil settles near 13-month highs; Texas deep freeze supports | Reuters Oil prices settled near 13-month highs on Tuesday, supported by a deep freeze in the U.S. South that shut wells and oil refineries in Texas.Prices have been buoyant for months, with major oil producing countries restricting supply and vaccines rolling out to combat the coronavirus pandemic.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled up 1% to $60.05, after touching their highest since early January 2020. Brent sett...
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Cold

It has been very cold in Paris but I bundled up to meet a friend for a walk around Lake Daumesnil where we used to often take walks. Can you tell that the water is frozen? I’m not sure how thick the ice was. Many of the birds stood or rested on the ice. The reflection is of a fake moutain on the grounds of the Paris Zoo. A « Greek » temple. A sculpture near the Buddhist temple there representing pilgrims searching for Zen. Swans near the ice. The ice will melt...
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Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels More Sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line once again cancels more cruises.  This time, the new cruise suspension period extends until June 1, 2021. Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Cruises Until June 1, 2021 This morning, the email from Oceania Cruises was first of the... Read More The post Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels More Sailings appeared first on Cruise Maven.
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Bayfront Marin House Adds Angie Hospitality to its Safe Stay Program

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - ​​Angie Hospitality® by Nomadix, the leading provider of voice-activated and contactless technology solutions for hotels, today announced the Bayfront Marin House's customized Safe Stay program features Angie in-room virtual assistants to create a safer, more digitally connected experience. By eliminating common touch points throughout the hotel and offering social-distanced amenities, guests can stay safely with confidence.
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Four fined £10,000 at Birmingham airport for not declaring arrival from 'red list' country

Travellers entering UK must complete passenger locator form and lying about place of departure can lead to prisonCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFour passengers at Birmingham airport have been fined £10,000 for failing to declare they had travelled from a “red list” country on the first day the restrictions came into force.British and Irish nationals or UK residents who have been in a country deemed a high coronavirus risk in the previous 10 days are required to book ...
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Oil price rally points to more OPEC+ easing from April -sources | Reuters

Oil price rally points to more OPEC+ easing from April -sources | Reuters OPEC+ oil producers are likely to ease curbs on supply after April given a recovery in prices, OPEC+ sources said, although any increase in output will be modest as producers are wary of fresh setbacks in the battle against the pandemic. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+, slowed the pace of a planned output increase in January to match weaker-than-expected fuel demand due to c...
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#Saudi sovereign wealth fund boosts U.S. equities exposure to nearly $12.8 billion | Reuters

Saudi sovereign wealth fund boosts U.S. equities exposure to nearly $12.8 billion | Reuters Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has increased its holding of U.S. stocks to nearly $12.8 billion in the fourth quarter from $7 billion in the third quarter, according to a U.S. regulatory filing on Tuesday.The Public Investment Fund (PIF) took new bets in the last quarter, buying a $1.07 billion stake in Electronic Arts Inc and a $1.4 billion stake in Activision Blizzard, according to a Securities an...
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Factbox: #SaudiArabia's main economic and social reforms, investor concerns | Reuters

Factbox: Saudi Arabia's main economic and social reforms, investor concerns | Reuters A requirement for foreign firms to have a regional HQ in Saudi Arabia to qualify for state contracts from 2024 is the latest in a series social and economic reforms intended to modernise the conservative kingdom and diversify its oil-dependent economy.Here are some of the main reforms implemented by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as well as some leading investor concerns and reforms yet to be implemented. SO...
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Warner Music Buys Stake in #Saudi Billionaire Alwaleed Bin Talal's Record Label - Bloomberg

Warner Music Buys Stake in Saudi Billionaire Alwaleed Bin Talal's Record Label - Bloomberg Warner Music Group Corp. has acquired a stake in Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s Rotana Music, giving it rights to distribute releases by some of the Arab world’s biggest artists outside the Middle East.The New York City-based entertainment publishing company, which owns hip-hop music labels Atlantic Records and Asylum Records, didn’t disclose details of the investment. The deal involved Warn...
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New reservation system to visit Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach off Maui’s Road to Hana

If out-of-state visitors want to visit Wai’anapanapa State Park, the beautiful black sand beach off Maui’s famous road to Hana, they’ll have to make a paid reservation. Hawaii residents will continue to be able to visit without a fee or reservation and parking spaces will be held specifically for them. This new system is designed to limit tourists and over crowding on the road to Hana. Here’s an excerpt from the Maui News about the purpose: “As a response to rural East Maui residents seeking re...
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#UAE's top Islamic banks saw impairment losses widening in 2020 | ZAWYA MENA Edition

UAE's top Islamic banks saw impairment losses widening in 2020 | ZAWYA MENA Edition Leading Islamic banks in the UAE, Dubai Investment Bank (DIB) and Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB) posted increasing impairment losses in the financial year 2020.Full year financial results showed DIB impairment losses reached AED 4.552 billion ($1.239 billion), up from AED 1.764 billion 2019.EIB’s results, published at the end of January, showed impairment losses on financial assets reached AED 1.434 billion in 2020,...
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Kayomi Engineer: Want to have every single building in Parsi Colony sketched for archival value

A Dadar Parsi Colony resident’s four-year-old attempt at using photos, anecdotes, municipal records, memories and sketches to the iconic neighbourhood in a book speaks of public participation in conserving the cityscape. The houses in the enclave, says Engineer, comprise an interesting mix of cottage-style villas and apartments to accommodate more families. Some structures also have visible Art Deco elements Article by Jane Borges | Sunday Mid-Day At 9 am, Kayomi Engineer is already out and abo...
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Good News, Usually - The Life of a Hotel Doctor | By Mike Oppenheim

A flight attendant with diarrhea is usually good news. Airline crew are young, so they suffer uncomplicated medical problems, and diarrhea qualifies. Her hotel in Costa Mesa was 46 miles away, but it was Saturday morning, so traffic would be light, and I'm paid extra for the distance.
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Heart Of A Lion: The Harsh Reality Of Entrepreneurship | By Thomas Magnuson

There are a billion different reasons which drive people to become entrepreneurs. Some people are driven by a desire to help people and some people just want to go for money.
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How Hotels And OTAs Can Prepare For The Post-Pandemic Future | By Andrew Gogus

At the time, the negative impact on global travel of the Great Recession in 2008, the Icelandic ash cloud in 2010 and, of course, 9/11, were considered 'unprecedented'. The ash cloud resulted in 95,000 flights being cancelled over five days, and 9/11 saw a ban on all civil air traffic from entering US air space for three days. However, that was BC (before COVID). It's been well over a year since the first case of COVID-19 was declared by China and it's only now that we are beginning to un...
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4 things to consider before allowing your employees to work abroad

Allowing employees to work overseas is doable but may be complicated. FG Trade/Getty Images Post COVID, more professionals may want to combine remote work with international travel. While this can be doable and beneficial for both employee and employer, there are legal details to consider. Research whether or not healthcare and benefits can continue overseas and how local employment laws may differ. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Traditionally, the term digital nom...
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Future Hotels says together we are stronger

London, -Future Hotels launches today with a promise to enable independent boutique hotels to thrive again by using the right mix of cutting-edge technology, and global sales and marketing support. The new hotel brand offers low-cost access to high-tech toolkit in order to level playing field for independent hospitality sector.
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European, Middle Eastern & African Stocks - Bloomberg #UAE #Kuwait #Israel #SaudiArabia #Qatar close

European, Middle Eastern & African Stocks - Bloomberg #UAE #Kuwait #Israel #SaudiArabia #Qatar close [Author: [email protected] (Rupert Neil Bumfrey)]
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Analysis: #SaudiArabia eyes #Dubai's crown with HQ ultimatum | Reuters

Analysis: Saudi Arabia eyes Dubai's crown with HQ ultimatum | Reuters Saudi Arabia has ratcheted up the stakes in an intensifying competition with neighbouring Dubai for foreign talent and money.From 2024, the Saudi government will stop giving state contracts to companies and commercial institutions that base their Middle East hubs in any other country in the region, the Saudi finance minister told Reuters.The measure is the latest attempt by the kingdom, one of the world’s most conservative cou...
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#Dubai bucks Gulf trend with blue-chip sell-off | Reuters

Dubai bucks Gulf trend with blue-chip sell-off | Reuters Most stock markets in the Middle East ended higher on Tuesday, though the Dubai index was dragged into negative territory by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB).DIB, the United Arab Emirates’ largest sharia-compliant lender, slid 2.6% after reporting a sharp decline in full-year profit while blue-chip developer Emaar Properties retreated 1.6%, weighing on a Dubai index down 1.2%.Investor sentiment was also soured by Saudi Arabia’s plans to cease sign...
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Do you know how many airports does Poland have?

Sure, we were very limited in flying to Europe within last year, but life is slowly getting back to somehow normal and people start traveling a little more. Do you know where all the airports are in Poland? Well, I will help you with that! It’s always good to know your options! Especially when it comes to flying. I usually fly to Warsaw, but there are so many other airports that may be more convenient to fly to! Lot Polish Airlines plane. Image by Mathias Ebert from Pixabay   The national flag...
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Marriott International Announces the Unexpected Passing of Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO

It is with profound sadness that Marriott International announces that Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that Mr. Sorenson had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. On February 2, 2021, Marriott shared the news that Mr. Sorenson would temporarily reduce his schedule to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Charlestowne Hotels Implements ProfitSword and Event Temple Integration to gain Real-Time Insight into Business and Group Sales Performance

CHARLESTON, S.C. - (February 16, 2021) - ProfitSword, a premier developer of hospitality-related business intelligence and data integration software, has announced the implementation of its performance forecasting technology alongside Event Temple's advanced group and event sales management software at Charlestowne Hotels. A leading hospitality management company offering expertise in hotel operations and revenue optimization, Charlestowne Hotels can now provide each property and stakehol...
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Hotel Effie Sandestin Selects Agilysys SaaS Solutions to Improve Operations & Enhance Guest Experience

ALPHARETTA, GA. — February 16, 2021 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that the Hotel Effie Sandestin in Miramar Beach, FL has selected the award-winning innovative InfoGenesis POS solution, as well as its modern cloud-native SaaS Agilysys Pay Connect secure payment processing product to enhance their guest experience.
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