‘Perfect Woman’, sometimes known by its first line, ‘She was a phantom of delight’, is a poem William Wordsworth (1770-1850) wrote in 1804 about his wife, Mary Hutchinson. The poem is a classic example of uxorious poetry – poetry written about the love for a wife – and although its meaning is fairly straightforward, a
Month: June 2020
Bassnectar and Jantsen, Lido and Jaden Smith, Flux Pavilion and Doctor P… there are a lot of classic combos in music that, whenever they work together, we know it’s going to be exceptional. Excision and Downlink are one of those combinations and they never fail to bring something new to the table. The last time
On June 16th, Light Reading organized a webinar endorsed by IPv6 Forum, ETSI and EANTC, on “IPv6 Enhanced Innovation: Embracing the IP Future in 5G & Cloud Era”. More than 200 experts from standards organization, operators, vendors, government, university and research institutions registered and attended the webinar. Speakers shared experience in deploying IPv6 in Europe,
The video has set off a wave of mockery on social media, with Twitter users dubbing the woman “Officer Karen,” and many questioning whether she should be allowed to carry a firearm if she has such a massive reaction to a botched breakfast order. Other people are rushing to her defense—specifically by doxxing the McDonald’s
Photograph courtesy of Yoox via WWDLaunching tomorrow, the collection features 10 pieces that can be worn by everyone. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter This year marks the 20th anniversary of e-commerce platform Yoox, and to celebrate, British designer JW Anderson has designed an exclusive genderless capsule collection for the site. The
Founders: Caryn Seidman-Becker (CEO), Ken CornickLaunched: 2010Headquarters: New York CityFunding: N/AValuation: N/AIndustry: Biometrics, security, tourism, travelPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 1 (No. 22 in 2019) George Kavallines With most nonessential travel halted and sports arenas dark in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the need for CLEAR has been greatly impacted. The New York City-based company uses biometrics (your
Pokemon lovers who also happened to enjoy the Nintendo 64 are likely going to be very happy as Pokemon Snap is making a comeback. Titled New Pokemon Snap, the game is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch and looks to bring the classic game to the current generation. To go along with the announcement,
2020 has thrown a wrench into a lot of plans, but Black Veil Brides are making good on a promise first discussed last year by announcing the release of their re-recorded debut album, now titled Re-Stitch These Wounds, for its 10th anniversary. The band currently has a countdown clock on a special site to promote
June 17, 2020, 12:57pm The Room Where It Happened, John Bolton’s memoir of his time in the Trump administration, is the #1 bestseller on Amazon in advance of its release on June 23, even as the government has sued to slow its publication. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, claims that Bolton did not fully cooperate with the
Photos Courtesy of Virgin Limited Edition / Necker Island Virtual yoga sessions may well have become a sign of the times right now, however when that live yoga session is coming directly from one of the most exclusive private islands in the world, it might just have something slightly special. Virgin Limited Edition, who own
Deathstroke Knights & Dragons trailer previews new DC animated film Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released the official trailer for its upcoming DC animated film titled Deathstroke Knights & Dragons: The Movie, featuring a new take on the iconic DC villain, who will be voiced by Fantastic Four alum Michael Chiklis. The film will also
iQoo 3 was launched in India in February with quad rear cameras and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. A tipster is now claiming that the phone has sibling, namely iQoo 3 Pro that will likely come in three storage variants. The Pro variant of iQoo 3 will pack a larger 4,500mAh battery and 6.56-inch screen, the
Exclusive Andre Royo — best known for his role as “Bubbles” on “The Wire” — is about to live life in the single lane, his wife’s filing for divorce after 22 years of marriage. The actor’s wife, Jane Choi, filed the divorce petition in L.A. County Superior Court to end the marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
‘The Imp of the Perverse’ is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49), written in 1845. Of all of Poe’s stories, this is one of the strongest tales to prefigure the ideas of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Before we proceed to a summary and analysis of this story, it might be worth
Despite major 2020 cancellations, Eric Prydz is moving forward with his signature HOLOSPHERE experience — but you’ll have to wait until next year to see it live. The post below simply reads “2021…” and tags official accounts of both Tomorrowland and Creamfields, where Prydz is set to bring back his HOLOSPHERE experience. Matched with music and incredible visuals,
On Monday, three New York police officers were hospitalized after getting milkshakes from the burger chain Shake Shack while on duty. Almost immediately, the Police Benevolent Association, one of New York’s largest police unions, issued a statement—claiming that the three were poisoned with bleach and warning officers that they were in constant danger from citizens
Images courtesy of Josef Adamu. Design by Danielle Campbelle.Welcome to My Story, our new weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand and that respect for our differences will
Founders: Brian Chesky (CEO), Joe Gebbia, Nathan BlecharczykLaunched: 2008Headquarters: San FranciscoFunding: $5 billionValuation: $18 billion (PitchBook)Industry: Hotels, travel, hospitalityPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 7 (No. 7 in 2019) George Kavallines Among the companies hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic and its stranglehold on travel is Airbnb. In early May the company laid off 1,900 people, or about 25% of
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