So today: women. A gallery of them. Starting with one, Rickie Lee Jones, who received no reader nominations but holds a special place in my heart. The beginning of his career delighted me. In my opinion, his second album, ‘Pirates’, released in 1981, is his masterpiece – indulgent and unwieldy, yes, but also wildly passionate, … Read more
Every October 2 marks the liturgical memory of the holy guardian angels. Back on the mission of these ambassadors and spiritual protectors, servants and messengers of God placed at our side, and “who only ask to listen to us”. Interview conducted by Delphine Allaire – Vatican City “From the beginning of existence to death, human … Read more
With the Jesuit father Flavien Zolabi, let’s meditate on the texts of the 4th Sunday of Easter year C. Dear brothers and sisters, on this 4th Sunday of Easter of liturgical year C, two strong images of our Lord Jesus Christ emerge from the texts that are offered to us, particularly from the second reading … Read more
Partner François Régis Fabre-Falret first gave an update on the digitization of the real estate world because the firm has “the ambition to become a small player in real estate start-ups”, particularly in the proptech and blockchain sector. The rise of blockchain in the real estate sector The lawyer has also participated in the creation … Read more
Request for clarifications on the new “monuments” recently erected, in progress or planned in the capital city of the Republic Mr. Mayor, By renewing my sincere encouragement as well as my deep respect, as an attentive citizen of our capital Yaoundé, I take the opportunity to congratulate you once again, for having been chosen by … Read more
Recent steps aim to rehabilitate witches and wizards executed in past centuries. A rather positive movement, according to the Vaudois medievalist Martine Ostorero, but which must be accompanied by a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of witch hunts, and an awareness that these mechanisms are still relevant. A Bill in the Scottish Parliament should be … Read more
Dow +1.98%, S&P 500 +1.86%, Nasdaq +1.59%, Russell 2000 +1.10%, SOX +0.55%, Eurostoxx +1.40%, SMI +1.39% . The week is off to a good start for the bulls, the S&P500 (SPX) and fellow Nasdaq100 (NDX) successfully defend Friday’s nice close, while the Celtics put the Heat in their place, but I digress… The momentum that … Read more
In the middle of the 20th century, new evidence showed that the brain could be “plastic” and that experience could create changes in the brain. Plasticity has been linked to learning new skills, including spatial navigation, aerobic exercise, and balance training. Still, the question of whether mindfulness interventions, such as meditation, can alter brain structure … Read more
The creation of the show “Friede auf Erden” (Peace on Earth, named after a choir composed by Schoenberg) brings together the Arnold Schoenberg Choir under the direction of Erwin Ortner and the artist Ulla von Brandenburg as part of the Weeks of Viennese Festivities (Wiener Festwochen), offering a synesthetic, dreamy and peaceful experience. This particular … Read more
Marineland banned a number of people from its premises, some of whom have never visited Niagara Falls, Ontario, a tourist attraction, days before the facility opened for the season. A lawyer, a filmmaker and a scientist are among those who received a trespassing notice, all of which are written the same except for the names. … Read more