Month: July 2020

The 8 Best DJ Sets of July 2020

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

Every month, Philip Sherburne listens to a whole lot of mixes so you only have to listen to the best ones.

We’re halfway through this strange, unsettling year, and the outlook for electronic music isn’t looking any better than it was when the pandemic first shut everything down four months ago. Some promoters, festivals, and DJs have tried to pretend things are reverting to normal—which pretty much everybody agrees is a terrible idea—while others are crowdfunding just to stay in business. (The Berlin-based DJ Eric Cloutier articulated something that’s probably on a lot of musicians’ minds when he recently predicted, “I don’t think many, if any of us, will be DJing in clubs ever again.”)

Happily, the proliferation of online mix series in the last few years means that the art of the DJ mix itself is more versatile—and more portable—that you might expect. This month’s best mixes encompass

… Read More

Near-Term Prospects Look Bright for Toys & Games Industry

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

The Zacks Toys – Games – Hobbies industry comprises companies that design, manufacture and sells various games and toys. While traditional toymakers primarily focus on marketing and selling action figures, accessories, dolls, youth electronics, and arts and crafts, some of the industry participants also develop and market content and services on video game consoles, personal computers and mobile.

Let’s take a look at the industry’s three major themes:

  • Although coronavirus-induced shutdowns have hurt most industries, toys makers have been benefiting from the pandemic. With kids stuck at home, parents have been buying toys in bulk to keep the children occupied and away from the TV while they work. While toy buying spree continues across the country, online sales of board games and building sets have also been on the rise. Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) is witnessing strong gaming demand amid this crisis scenario. The company has a strong gaming portfolio, and
… Read More

Christian Siriano Granted New York State Funding to Make PPE for Nonmedical Public Service Workers

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Designer Christian Siriano.

Christian Siriano’s getting the government support he needs to continue producing PPE.

Early on at the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in March, Siriano, 34, became the first fashion designer to step up and announce he would be using his manufacturing resources to create protective masks for frontline workers. Now, as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to award a total of $6.9 million in incentives to companies to continue making equipment, Siriano’s fashion firm was one of the 12 selected.

Per Cuomo’s announcement, one of Siriano’s companies, CJ Designs, is receiving $352,590, according to a report from Women’s Wear Daily. The money will be put towards manufacturing more face masks for nonmedical public service employees as the state prepares for a potential second wave of coronavirus in the fall.

“Siriano quickly changed the scope of his high fashion Manhattan

… Read More

St. Frank Debuts a Furniture Collection, Major Design Auctions Take Place, and More News This Week

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know. 

Product Launches

St. Frank and Others Make Notable Debuts

For several years, St. Frank has been carefully placing bespoke pieces of furniture throughout their retail spaces. Now, they’re expanding that effort with a full-on collaborative collection. “We’re thrilled to to be introducing our first offering of upholstered furniture in partnership with Forsyth,” St. Frank founder Christina Bryant says to AD PRO. “This collaboration allows us to bring our signature printed textiles to one-of-a-kind furniture pieces as well as bespoke ottomans and poufs.” Beyond such items, fans of midcentury modernism should look out for vintage efforts as well, such as a pair of indigo Eero Saarinen chairs. 

The interior designer behind Kelly Martin Interiors has launched a furniture collection by the

… Read More

The ultimate guide to reusable face coverings as England changes rules

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

We have all your questions about face masks answered including how to wash them, masks for children and where to buy them: iStock
We have all your questions about face masks answered including how to wash them, masks for children and where to buy them: iStock

The coronavirus pandemic has meant that face masks and coverings will become part of daily life. The UK government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have both advised wearing face coverings in a bid to reduce the infection transmission of Covid-19.

Since 24 July, face coverings have been mandatory in all shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, banks, post offices and transport hubs in England. People who don’t wear one will face a fine of up to £100, apart from people with medical conditions and children under 11.

Boris Johnson announced an extension to these rules in a government briefing on 31 July. From 8 August, face masks will become compulsory in more indoor settings where you’re likely to come into contact with people you don’t normally meet,

… Read More

Read our beginners sex toy guide for everything you need to know

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

With prices ranging from £5 to £5,000, the choice can be overwhelming. But we've covered everything, from toys for women and men to couples, to help you make an informed decision: The Inependent/iStock
With prices ranging from £5 to £5,000, the choice can be overwhelming. But we’ve covered everything, from toys for women and men to couples, to help you make an informed decision: The Inependent/iStock

If you’ve never bought a sex toy before then it’s easy to feel intimidated by the whole process.

While you thankfully no longer have to go into a shop marked “XXX”, ordering online can be a bit overwhelming, with websites filled with brightly coloured phalluses, and prices varying from £5 to £5,000.

In order to make sure that you buy the right toy for you, we’ve put together a comprehensive toy shopping guide.

Everything electronic we recommend comes with a gentle setting to start you off, and will be delivered in a discrete parcel that your postman won’t give a second look.

You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers,

… Read More

America’s new yard sign discourse

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

The Twin Cities are bursting with political yard signs.

They’re not campaign signs — those are tellingly few. I’ve seen more faded blue holdovers from 2016 than support for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden or President Trump. No, the signs dotting my neighborhood and absolutely swarming the next neighborhood over aren’t about voting, per se. They’re about policy, principles, identity, and they’re almost entirely left-wing. While I’ve never been fond of the phrase “virtue signaling” — its contempt is often unfair — used literally, it’s an apt description of what’s happening in our metro’s front yards.

I decorated my college-era car with bumper stickers, but when that car died, my political signage impulse went with it. Though hardly shy about my views, I’ve never considered a yard sign. The people around me may have very different politics from mine, and I worry this sort of impersonal political engagement might

… Read More

When looking for a new job, there are certain things you’ll need to know

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

When looking for a new job, there are certain things you'll need to know
When looking for a new job, there are certain things you’ll need to know

Is your job search as desperate as your dating life? We feel that.

As of January 2020, 3.6% of Americans were unemployed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By April, the rate escalated to 14.7%, presumably because of COVID-19-related layoffs, and has hit 11% as of this writing.

These numbers obviously fluctuate all the time, but one thing remains the same: People will always be looking for jobs. And with all the competition out there, you should probably work on your résumé — and a few other things — to score the position.

When you’re looking for a new job, there are certain skills you’ll need just to get noticed. We recommend taking an online course to walk you through the specifics, but here are some pointers to get started.

Tips on finding a

… Read More

Business Of Residence Interior Design Jobs

Emilee Geist 3 months ago

home designThe Journal of Data Know-how and Laptop computer Science (JITeCS) is a peer-reviewed open entry journal printed by School of Laptop pc Science, Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Indonesia. Enterprise corporations are corporations which will probably be primarily supplied to organizations. Give your rest room design a boost with just a little planning and our inspirational bathroom rework ideas. Our website supplies you photos and ideas that make it simpler to to design or renovate an enormous or small rest room. By way of our Garden Grant program, colleges and non-revenue organizations flip exterior areas into extremely effective arms-on studying gardens that connect youngsters with food, spark their curiosity and help classroom curriculum.

Modsy Designers create 2 custom design plans (with different layouts and furniture) that suit your style and funds. Looking to renovate your private home? Browse 1000’s of native dwelling ideas from inside designers and architects in Singapore to create … Read More