Tech jobs are supposed to be the golden door to wealth in 21st century America. But Bloomberg’s Work Wise – our special report on how young professionals can get ahead, make money and give back – reveals that some things haven’t changed since the last century. Remember when your mother told you to be a doctor? She […]
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Manmade Patterns and Uncanny Shadows Photographed From Above by JP and Mike Andrews
UK based-brothers JP and Mike Andrews began taking aerial photographs of the Earth after a year-long trip experiencing the incredible landscapes found in the Australian Outback. Using a drone, the pair have continued to capture natural and manmade scenes across the world, stumbling upon unique patterns that can only be discerned from above. JP and […]
☞Sculptural Carvings of Mankind’s Best Friend by Gerard Mas
The likenesses of domestic dogs and cats are deftly carved into tree trunks and alabaster stone by Spanish sculptor Gerard Mas. Using very minimal materials, Mas creates the signature folds and frowns of French Bulldogs, the sleek muzzles of English Bull Terriers, and the inquisitive faces of Siamese cats. Mas forgoes additional pigmentation, restricting the coloration […]
☞Divorce destroys finances of Americans over 50, studies show
In one sense, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and his ex-wife, MacKenzie Bezos, are nothing special. By finalising their divorce this month, they join the millions of Americans now splitting up in middle age. The rate of divorce after age 50 has doubled in the US since 1990. The billionaire exes are unique, though, in escaping […]
☞New York signs America’s biggest-ever purchase of offshore wind
New York has signed the biggest-ever deals for offshore wind power in US history, a key part of the state’s plan to get all of its power from emissions-free sources by 2040. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo awarded contracts for two projects of Long Island that will total 1 700 megawatts in capacity. Equinor ASA […]
☞20 civil servants facing probes for doing business with the state
A list with the names of 20 public servants who may have contravened the Public Administration Management Act has been referred to authorities for investigation and possible prosecution. This is according to a written reply to a question from DA MP Leon Schreiber by Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu. Schreiber asked the minister […]
☞Mkhwebane: I’m keeping mum on Gordhan court review bid
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said she is not intending to comment on Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan’s “frivolous” court challenge to her report on him. Speaking at a briefing in Pretoria, Mkhwebane said some media briefings and statements “end up in the other party’s affidavits”, suggesting this could undermine her case. At the same briefing Mkhwebane found […]
☞Konstantin Skoptsov: «It is important to do the kind of art that no one had done before you»
It’s not easy to surprise a true lover of contemporary art these days – but drawing artist from Odessa Konstantin Skoptsov still seems to manage. His art is original and distinctive, its themes and symbolism relates to the ancient European alchemical manuscripts and far eastern scrolls and simultaneously, stands out with uniqueness. Those who see […]
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