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First look at Hudson Yards’s enormous, interactive ‘public landmark’

September 15, 2016

Say hello to Vessel. The massive sculpture—excuse us, "public landmark"—is the much-anticipated centerpiece of the new public square at Hudson Yards, the design for which was unveiled at a press conference this morning on the site of the megaproject. "This will be one of the great public squares of New York City," Mayor Bill de Blasio said at the event, calling the sculpture a "must-see and a must-walk for all New Yorkers." The Vessel (a tempor...

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Mid-Autumn Festival “known as ‘ Zhōng Qiū Jié’ (中秋节)

September 14, 2016

Learn Chinese: Mooncakes and the Mid-Autumn Festival Did you know? The Mid-Autumn Festival – also known as ‘Zhōng Qiū Jié’ (中秋节) – falls on 15 September this year. One of the most important Chinese festivals that celebrate family reunion and unity, the Mid-Autumn Festival is when family and friends will gather from near and afar for a reunion dinner and worship the autumn full moon, as well as give thanks for their successf...

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Amancio Ortega Temporarily Overtakes Bill Gates As Richest Person In The World

September 9, 2016

The richest man in the world stands at the A Coruna International Show Jumping competition in Arteixo, Spain on July 31. / Photo credit: MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images Amancio Ortega, the Spanish retail genius who started Zara, passed Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates to become the richest man in the world on Wednesday and Thursday, before Gates reclaimed the title Friday morning. Shares of Ortega’s business Inditex, parent company to Zara, Massi...

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New Rooftop Hangout: Club Macanudo Expands in Manhattan

September 1, 2016

Times Square’s Smokin’ New Rooftop Hangout: Club Macanudo Expands in Manhattan Owned by one of the world’s largest makers of premium cigars, General Cigar, Club Macanudo is expanding its presence in Manhattan to include a new rooftop lounge perched atop the iconic Knickerbocker Hotel. The club (which recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary) now occupies one of the few rooftop spaces in Times Square, sharing its home with the St. Cloud loun...

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Spanish Flavor: From party-ready paella to tasty tapas and sangria, the cuisine of Spain is meant to be shared

August 29, 2016

Gambas al Ajillo Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Servings: 4 A popular tapa in Spain, gambas al ajillo means “garlic shrimp,” and this version lives up to its name. Three garlic cloves infuse the cooking oil, and then three sliced cloves are sautéed along with the shrimp. Red pepper flakes add a spicy kick. Cooking the shrimp with the heads and tails on adds lots of flavor, but it also makes the dish messy to eat, so serve ...

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London Fashion Weekend AW16 at Saatchi Gallery

August 23, 2016

From 22 September 2016 to 25 September 2016 Experience a day out as a fashion insider with the London Fashion Weekend at Saatchi Gallery. Following London Fashion Week SS17, one of the "big four" fashion trade shows in the world, London Fashion Weekend is a fashionista extravaganza, letting everyone in on the fabulous world of fashion. Saatchi Gallery is transformed into an exclusive fashion experience, brimming with designer catwalk ...

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London Design Festival 2016

August 23, 2016

From 17 September 2016 to 25 September 2016 Explore a range of creative installations and events celebrating London’s vibrant design scene at the London Design Festival 2016. The annual festival has been showcasing the work of designers, architects, artists and retailers since 2003. This year, more than 400 large-scale installations, exhibitions and events pop up in many unique spaces across London, from world-famous museums to small local stu...

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Why The British That Wish To Stay In The EU Are Turning To Real Estate

August 23, 2016

Britain’s choice to Leave the European Union has dominated world news for the past month and a half. However, little has been said of the 48% of voters who would have preferred to stay in the Union. Anecdotal evidence suggests that some of them are trying to find a way to remain—by buying real estate in Europe. As soon as she was appointed Prime Minister of the UK, Theresa May made it clear that “Brexit means Brexit” and named a promi...

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For Ceilings, What a Difference a Foot Makes

August 15, 2016

Buyers of luxury condos will pay a premium for ceilings that are even just a foot higher than the standard, but tall rooms pose challenges In a crowded luxury-condo market, developers are betting there’s at least one way to rise above the competition—add a few extra inches. The end of the standard 8-foot-high ceiling may be near, as builders tout ceiling heights of 11, 12 and even 20 feet. And buyers are paying a premium for the extra head spa...

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Closets as Big as Some Apartments

August 8, 2016

The latest must-have turning up in some of the city’s most expensive condominiums is something that might seem mundane to home buyers in many other parts of the country: spacious master-suite closets. Playing up the sheer luxury of having enough space to store your stuff, many developers are going well beyond standard 24-inch-deep reach-ins and run-of-the-mill walk-ins to create closets where you might actually want to spend time. The new cl...

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