How China Became the Factory of the World
By Alux.com
Published: Aug 29, 2019
How China Became the Factory of the World | Trends
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[#Market #Trends] Cheeky Call-Out Laptop Ads – Microsoft Commissions a Guy Named 'Mac Book' for Its New Commercial (TrendHunter.com)
From TrendHunter.com – Market Trends –Cheeky Call-Out Laptop Ads – Microsoft Commissions a Guy Named 'Mac Book' for Its New Commercial (TrendHunter.com):
(TrendHunter.com) Microsoft's latest laptop ad takes the brand's rivalry with Apple to new heights. For this marketing campaign, the software company employs a guy who goes by the name of Mackenzie &#…
Top Headlines for August 29, 2019
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10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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Tornado Kills 8 on China’s Hainan Island
A tornado has swept through Hainan island in southern China, killing eight people and injuring two others.
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Protesters Burn Local Assembly Building in Papua Protest
Police say protesters in Indonesia’s restive Papua province have set fire to an indigenous assembly building.
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Yemen Colonel: Airstrikes Kill at Least 30 Troops Near Aden
A Yemeni commander says airstrikes have hit government forces heading to the southern port city of Aden to fight separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates, killing at least 30 troops.
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Conte Asked to Seek New Italy Gov’t Aimed at Foiling Salvini
Ex-premier Giuseppe Conte on Thursday accepted a fresh mandate to try and cobble together a new government backed by the populist 5-Star Movement and the center-left Democrats, aimed at blocking right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini’s power grab.
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Russian Election Chief Defends Ban on Moscow Candidates
The head of Russia’s election commission is standing by a decision to keep a dozen independent candidates from running for the city legislature in Moscow, but concedes after weeks of protests drew unusually large crowds, thousands of arrests and unfavorable attention that the qualification rules are outdated.
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Norway to Review Criminal Cases With Danish Telecom Data
Norway’s top prosecutor on Thursday asked police and prosecutors across the country to identify all criminal cases where telecommunications data have been obtained from Denmark, amid concerns about the data being used as evidence.
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Virginia Man Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dog Burned Alive
A Virginia man will serve five years in prison without parole for the death of a pit bull that was tied to a fence, covered in accelerant and set on fire.
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German Unemployment Steady in August
German unemployment remained unchanged in August as the labor market held steady despite signs of a slowing economy.
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The Latest: Italy’s Conte Tapped to Form New Government
The Latest on efforts to form a new Italian government (all times local):
[#Money #Success] 15 Best Books on Travel
15 Best Books on Travel
By Alux.com
Published: Aug 28, 2019
15 Best Books on Travel | THE BOOK CLUB
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[#Design #Trends] Inflatable Rooftop Gardens – SKNYPL Made a Modern Take on Korean Rooftop Garden Design (TrendHunter.com)
From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Inflatable Rooftop Gardens – SKNYPL Made a Modern Take on Korean Rooftop Garden Design (TrendHunter.com):
(TrendHunter.com) Inspired by the simple and natural style of the traditional Korean garden, Moscow studio SKNYPL created a contemporary rooftop garden design entirely out of inflatables. New Korean Garden is an…
Top Headlines for August 28, 2019
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Russian Couple Faces Loss of Child Custody After Protest
A court in Moscow has considered prosecutors’ request to take a 1-year-old boy from his parents over allegations that they took him to an unauthorized protest, a case that has caused public outrage.
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Nearly 50 Migrants Rescued in 2 Days in Busy English Channel
French maritime authorities say 47 migrants, including two dozen children, have been rescued over two days as they tried to cross the English Channel to Britain.
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Unions Target Cathay Pacific Airline in Hong Kong Protest
Trade union members in Hong Kong are rallying against the city’s flagship Cathay Pacific airline for firing employees linked to ongoing pro-democracy protests.
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The Latest: Johnson to Suspend UK Parl’t Before Brexit Date
The Latest on reports that Britain’s leader will suspend Parliament to push through no-deal Brexit (all times local):
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Ukrainian Court Frees Russian Journalist
A Ukrainian court has released a Russian journalist, an apparent signal that a much-anticipated prisoner exchange with Russia is getting on track.
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Opposition Reacts With Fury to Parliament Suspension Reports
British opposition lawmakers reacted with fury Wednesday to reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek a suspension of Parliament to hamper efforts to quash a no-deal Brexit.
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Toyota, Suzuki Partnering in Self-Driving Car Technology
Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, and smaller rival Suzuki are partnering in the development of self-driving car technology, as manufacturers around the world grapple with innovations in the industry.
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Serena, Djokovic, Federer Face Upstarts in US Open 2nd Round
Serena Williams’ matchup against 17-year-old American Caty McNally heads a lineup of second-round contests that similarly pit established champions against hungry upstarts.
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College Football Picks: Can Oregon Boost Pac-12 vs Auburn?
College football starts better than it ends.
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23 Killed in Attack on Bar in Southern Mexico
An attack on a bar in Mexico’s Gulf coast city of Coatzacoalcos killed 23 people and injured 13 late Tuesday.
[#Money #Success] How Billionaires are Transforming Hawaii into their own Personal Paradise
How Billionaires are Transforming Hawaii into their own Personal Paradise
By Alux.com
Published: Aug 27, 2019
How Billionaires are Transforming Hawaii into their own Personal Paradise| Places
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[#Design #Trends] 3D-Printed Origami Illuminators – The 'Conductive Origami' Lamps Have a Folding Aesthetic (TrendHunter.com)
From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –3D-Printed Origami Illuminators – The 'Conductive Origami' Lamps Have a Folding Aesthetic (TrendHunter.com):
(TrendHunter.com) The ‘Conductive Origami' lamps are part of a new project by Israel-based industrial designer Yael Akirav that merges a number of different design capabilities for a truly impressive…
Top Headlines for August 27, 2019
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Syrian Activists: Insurgents Strike Back in Rebel Stronghold
Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have launched counterattacks in areas recently taken by government forces in the country’s last remaining rebel region in northwestern Syria.
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Iran Sentences 3 to Long Prison Terms on Spying Charges
Iran has sentenced three people ? two women and a man ? to lengthy prison terms on security and spying charges, including on behalf of Israel’s Mossad spy agency.
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Libyan Self-Styled Army Pushes to Take Key Town Near Tripoli
The self-styled Libyan National Army says it has been advancing to retake a strategic town near Tripoli from militias allied with a U.N.-supported but weak government based in the country’s capital.
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British Teen Pleads Not Guilty Over False Rape Report
A 19 year-old British woman has pleaded not guilty in a Cyprus court to a public mischief charge for making what prosecutors say was a false claim that she was raped by 12 Israelis at a holiday resort on the east Mediterranean island nation.
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Madrid Mops Up After Massive Rain and Hail Storm
Madrid and surrounding areas are mopping up after spectacular rain and hail storms flooded many roads and buildings and caused transport chaos.
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European Court: Russia Put Lawyer Magnitsky’s Life in Danger
A top European court says Russia’s failure to provide adequate medical care to jailed lawyer Sergei Magnitsky could have led to his 2009 death, which sparked U.S. and European sanctions.
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Russian Capsule Carrying Robot Docks at Space Station
A Russian space capsule carrying a humanoid robot has successfully docked at the International Space Station after a failed attempt last week.
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Swedish Prosecutor Won’t Appeal A$AP Rocky Verdict
A Swedish prosecutor said Tuesday he won’t appeal a verdict against American rapper A$AP Rocky and his two bodyguards who were found guilty of assault for a June 30 street brawl in Stockholm.
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Thai Palace Shares Photos of King, Newly Named Royal Consort
Thailand’s royal palace has released photos of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his recently anointed royal consort, though the official website hosting the images became inaccessible within a few hours.
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Person at Munich Airport Detained After Bypassing Security
Police at Munich airport detained a person who left a terminal via an emergency exit instead of going through passport control, prompting a partial shutdown of one of Germany’s busiest airports Tuesday.
[#Marketing #Strategy] Pop-Up Privacy Cafes – London's Facebook Cafe Shows Users How to Protect Themselves on Social Media (TrendHunter.com)
From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Pop-Up Privacy Cafes – London's Facebook Cafe Shows Users How to Protect Themselves on Social Media (TrendHunter.com):
(TrendHunter.com) Over the past few months, privacy on Facebook has become a topic of interest for many, especially as the social media company has been scrutinized for allegedly mishandling sensitive user data?and…


