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Daily Record
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- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
Why naming your baby after their birthstone could see them lead a lucky life
Gemstone-inspired baby names are on the up - some you will have heard before while others are far more unusual Naming your children is one of the hardest decisions parents have to make. Your offspring will need to live with their name forever and it could even influence relationships, jobs opportunities, and first impressions in the future. Many parents-to-be will want meaningful names for their newborns. To help couples looking for inspiration, Diamonds Factory Ireland spoke exclusively with celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman. Inbaal explained that parents or carers looking for a spiritual boost when naming their new bundle of joy can turn to gemstone-themed names. As well as being lovely monikers, some of them carry specific connotations or symbolism. In fact, using a baby's birthstone as inspiration for their name is said to bring good luck and protection. Inbaal said: "Naming a child after anything valuable, is linked with the value of that item or element. "People who believe in the spiritual power of birthstones, might be more inclined to believe in the protective power of a jewel name, but the beauty of spirituality is that it is inclusive to everyone. "Belief is not necessary, and if you just like the sound, history or meaning of the name, that's also lovely. Spiritual luck and protection will be included anyway." More well-known names Emerald, Pearl, and Ruby make up the birth stones for May, June, and July tots. Inbaal explained how these monikers have grown in popularity, and carry a spiritual weight to them. "The name Emerald may simply mean 'green gem' but the colour green carries such a wealth of meaning inside it," Inbaal said. "Green signifies nature, growth and success. Green is the colour of the heart chakra, and to some, it is the colour of money. A jewel name can give a baby everlasting blessings, as jewels are very long-lasting." On Ruby, a hugely popular name for girls, the expert went on: "Ruby is known as the stone of the heart. "Girls carrying the name Ruby will be blessed with love, vitality, protection and vitality. Red stones also lean towards confidence and fearlessness." Opal also takes the stone spot for October - an up-and-coming name for baby girls related to healing and soothing. "Bestowing the name Opal on a child would bless them with creativity, inspiration and emotional balance," Inbaal shared. "All gemstones have their own qualities, so none are luckier or more spiritually valuable than another, but some may be more or less aligned with your own values." More unusual and, erm, 'out-there' names include Aquamarine and Periody. Aquarmine is March's stone for Tranquility and Courage, while Periody is August's stone for Prosperity and Protection. Although the meanings are nice, they might not be in the running for the next generation of kids' names. Gem-stone inspired names, their meaning and month Birth Stone Meaning Month Garnet Protection and Strength January Amethyst Peace and Clarity February Aquamarine Tranquility and Courage March Diamond Purity and Strength April Emerald Wisdom and Rebirth May Pearl Innocence and Integrity June Ruby Love and Vitality July Periody Prosperity and Protection August Sapphire Loyalty and Wisdom September Opal Creativity and Hope October Topaz Joy and Abundance November Turquoise Luck and Healing Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Try These Astrological Remedies to Improve Focus at the Workplace
Many people often complain that they are unable to concentrate on their work. Some say that frequent breaks and chatting with coworkers distracts them. Others point to social media and unnecessary websites as major reasons for lack of focus. According to Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri, certain astrological remedies can help maintain better concentration while working at the office. - If a person has a Chandra Dosh (Moon affliction) in their birth chart, it may be one of the reasons for poor focus. Worshipping the Moon and offering prayers to Lord Shiva on Mondays can help pacify the Moon. - If Mercury, the planet of intellect, is weak in the horoscope, then worshipping Lord Ganesha on Wednesdays can be beneficial. Offerings like coconut, gram flour sweets (besan laddoo), and doob grass are considered effective. - Wear a Four Mukhi (four-faced) or Six Mukhi (six-faced) Rudraksha. The Four Mukhi Rudraksha is known to enhance concentration, memory, and mental clarity, while the Six Mukhi Rudraksha reduces restlessness and increases interest in studies. - To strengthen Mercury, wearing a minimum 6-ratti Emerald (Panna) on the ring finger can be beneficial. Emerald is associated with Mercury and is believed to improve intellect, focus, and concentration. - Wear green-colored clothes and donate green moong beans on Wednesdays. - Chanting "Om" at the workplace can help calm the mind and prevent it from wandering. Written By: Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri..!! Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Highlights and Events of Couture 2025 Nurture Relationships and Celebrate Design Excellence
Couture, the preeminent trade show for fine and high jewelry and timepieces in the U.S., returns to Wynn Las Vegas hosting a mix of designers, buyers, influencers and executives, all eager to take in the curated selection of fine jewelry that will set the trends for the rest of 2025 and beyond. With approximately 300 brands from across the globe partaking in the annual event, Couture expects 4,000 members of the jewelry and watch industry to walk the show floor from June 4 to June 8. This year sees the return of an upgraded Couture app to help guests better organize their experience. 'We are finally bringing our show into this century!' joked Gannon Brousseau, director, Couture and executive vice president, Emerald. 'But in all seriousness, while this is definitely a more traditional industry, our community has been pushing us to launch an app for quite a while.' More from WWD Get to Know the Couture Show Design Atelier Freshman Class of 2025 Charm Offensive Pasquale Bruni Channels Renewal and Mindfulness in New 'Luce' Collection Brousseau explained that their goal was to make sure they had the right platform that would create a seamless experience for everyone in attendance, 'so we're definitely leaning into the app more this year.' In addition to being a convenient way to have all event information, salon listings and floor plans, the 2025 app is capable of facilitating appointment bookings. 'And it's useful for us to be able to send push notifications with important reminders,' he said. Each year, Couture showcases the full breadth of fine jewelry, including everyday staples and classics to collectible and avant-garde one-of-a-kind showstoppers. 'We are really looking for best-in-class designers and brands across all categories,' Brousseau said of the mix. 'We seek the originators of designs and ideas, and we are constantly on the lookout for new, rising star talent as well as heritage brands that may be a fit for the show.' The show team curates the show intentionally small. 'We have to be extremely thoughtful about every brand that exhibits with us and ensure that their designs showcase a unique, singular point of view,' he said. At its core, the show is built around community and relationships — a key point of difference for the annual event with its reunion-like feel. 'While we've experienced some significant changes in the last decade, like moving from our legacy space into our current location, I think our evolution is a bit more esoteric,' the executive said. 'The qualities that made this show so unique when I first attended in 2011 are not only still very much present, they're also even more apparent. I don't know how they do it, but our designers and brands outdo themselves every year with the collections they showcase. As a result, our retailers have become even more invested and engaged with our brands and our attending media has grown even more enthusiastic about covering our event.' Kicking off with an advanced preview of the show and an opening night event on Wednesday, Couture continues to highlight engaging topics affecting the industry with the Couturetalks series. 'We re-introduced Couturetalks in 2019 and they were very well received,' he said. Following the pandemic, it took them time to bring it back in full force, 'but we're doing that this year! We have moved the sessions from our breakfast and lunch areas into the Convention Center Lounge so that all badge-holders can attend.' This year's lineup covers relevant topics like sourcing, traceability and IP strategies, juxtaposed with more lighthearted and engaging sessions like origins of design and retail therapy. 'We were very intentional in putting together this year's Couturetalks lineup. We have thought leadership sessions that cover relevant and top-of-mind subjects such as tariffs, technology in the retail space and transparency and traceability in diamonds and jewelry.' Other sessions 'that we know will have some great takeaways' include romance jewelry history at the retail level and trend forecasting. Running concurrently to Couture, the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will set up shop at the Wynn, with all Couture attendees having access. The show is an exclusive opportunity for sourcing antique, vintage and estate jewelry and timepieces from esteemed dealers hailing from across the globe, right in line with modern jewelry retailers that now include vintage one-of-a-kind pieces into their sales mix. The strategically curated event features jewelry from titans of the industry such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb and Verdura, as well as unsigned, one-of-a-kind period pieces from the Georgian through retro eras. Visitors will also discover pre-owned and vintage watches from brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Audemars Piguet, allowing buyers to source difficult-to-find items from trusted, pre-owned luxury timepiece dealers. The show comes at a time of economic uncertainty across the fine jewelry industry with ever-changing tariffs in the U.S. market and a downturn in spending for the luxury market. 'The best way we can support our community right now is by staying in constant communication, listen to their concerns and respond accordingly,' Brousseau said of the current climate. 'As an example, one of our Couturetalks sessions will cover the topic of tariffs with a focus on how our industry can protect themselves and stay compliant. 'Our designers and brands are the most innovative in the world, and I have no doubt that they will come up with unique ways to maintain the quality, beauty and value of their work while also ensuring its desirability.' Brousseau says he anticipates this year's show will see 'new materials, new ways of manipulating gold to create a big look without all of the weight, and I suspect we'll see more platinum incorporated into designs,' as ways to deal with material costs rising. 'Ultimately, the United States remains the strongest market in the world for fine jewelry. Even during times of economic or political strife, the category as a whole traditionally maintains its stronghold, whether for reasons of sentimentality or investment. People have been adorning themselves for millennia, and they will continue to do so,' he said. The event culminates with design awards — open to all exhibitors — where attendees celebrate the best of the best of the show. The awards brings together a unique panel of judges that includes two retailers, two members of the press and one designer — all are announced on stage at the event. Attending retailers vote on the People's Choice Award, narrowing the category down to three contenders, with the winner decided by a live text-to-vote. The evening will also include the announcement of this year's Cindy Edelstein Award recipient, which is presented to a demonstrated leader in the Couture community who is dedicated to the success of brands and an inspiration to others through an enthusiastic attitude and unabated vitality. 'The judging process for our Design Awards is extremely rigorous. We put together a unique panel of judges each year who meticulously review all of the submissions before establishing the winners and finalists in each category. I think to receive that kind of recognition for a designer at any stage of their career can be extremely rewarding. We also get great press coverage of the event, from both attending media and publications that are not present at our event, and our designers and brands are great about promoting their own wins to their clients and followers,' he said. 'While we don't want to necessarily take credit for any one example, it has been exciting to see so many of the names rise to prominence globally.' Brousseau said it is the designers, retailers and press that really make the show 'a distinctive and essential event. For many of our brands, Couture is the only show in which they participate each year, and they are not sending one of their representatives, it is the designers and company decision makers themselves that are in attendance. The majority of our retailers and press never 'leave campus' when they're in Las Vegas; they prefer to spend all of their time at Couture. It might seem like a small thing, but everyone genuinely likes one another! Designers support other designers and celebrate their successes, retailers share their ideas and best practices with each other, it's just a kinder, gentler part of the industry and it's an honor to be aligned with this community.' View Gallery Launch Gallery: Art Deco, Retro '80s and Sculptural Designs Lead Trends For Las Vegas Couture Jewelry Show Best of WWD A Brief History of Cartier's 'Love' Fine Jewelry Collection A Look Back at Kate Middleton's Cartier Wedding Day Tiara on Her 13th Wedding Anniversary: A Brief History of the Royal Family's Tradition David Yurman Files Lawsuit Against Mejuri, Alleging 'Serial' Copying
Irish Independent
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell among six Irish bidding to claim US Open qualification on ‘golf's longest day'
They are among the hundreds teeing it up at ten qualifying sites - nine in the US and one in Canada - on what is dubbed golf's longest day. McKibbin will bid to qualify for Oakmont and his second US Open at Duke University Golf Club in North Carolina, where seven places are on offer, before playing this week's LIV Golf Virginia event at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club from Friday. Fellow LIV Golf member McDowell (45), who won the US Open at Pebble Beach in 2010, plays for one of four spots at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in West Palm Beach, looking to tee it up in the event for the first time since he missed the cut at Winged Foot in 2020. Three-time major winner Harrington (53) plays in the same qualifier as Roganstown amateur Keeling at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Columbus, Ohio, where six places are available. Harrington has played in 17 US Opens and posted five top-10 finishes. He tied for 27th in 2023 at The Los Angeles Country Club after earning an exemption as the reigning US Senior Open champion. His best result is a tie for fourth behind Webb Simpson in 2012 at The Olympic Club. Keeling, the older brother of former European Junior Ryder Cup player Sean, has just completed his Junior year at the University of Louisville. The Dubliner won one of five spots at Local Qualifying at Tradional Golf Club in Kentucky on May 7, carding a 70 to finish tied for third. Kerry native Quinlivan, now the Head Professional at Shinnecock Hills, will bid for one of five spots at Canoe Brook Country Club in New Jersey after coming through local qualifying last month. Power tees it up seeking one of seven spots at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Ontario before joining the already-qualified Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in the RBC Canadian Open later this week. Lowry is looking forward to returning to Oakmont, where he had a four-stroke lead heading into the final round in 2016 but shot 76 to finish tied for second, three shots behind Dustin Johnson.
Skift
30-05-2025
- Business
- Skift
Events Under Pressure: How Planners Are Designing for Uncertainty
ECEF 2025 underscored that the events industry is no longer reacting to disruption; it's reengineering itself in response. Events are evolving to address this instability head-on. Growing geopolitical instability, trade tensions, and unpredictable policy shifts are forcing event organizers to rethink everything from show formats to sponsorship models, according to leaders gathered at the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) on May 28. 'This is a quasi-crisis for the world,' said Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro in his opening keynote, warning that visa delays, global safety concerns, and political volatility are threatening international attendance at major events like CES, one of the world's largest tech gatherings. More than 40% of CES's 142,465 attendees in January came from outside the U.S., Shapiro said. 'I am paranoid about what we can do differently to make our international attendees feel comfortable coming to our show.' To address the challenge, CES will launch a new European edition — CES Unveiled Europe — in Amsterdam in October 2025. It's also retooling its 2026 Las Vegas event, adding a dedicated zone focused on AI, blockchain, and quantum tech. Hervé Sedky, president and CEO of Emerald, an events company, said international attendance patterns are already shifting. While participation from China and Canada is down, growth is coming from Brazil, Turkey, and the Middle East, requiring new regional strategies. Healthcare Events Feeling the Strain Few sectors are feeling the disruption more acutely than healthcare. Richard Scarfo, president of HLTH, said a tangle of regulations, executive orders, and travel restrictions has added complexity to planning. 'We don't know from one month to the next what's coming,' Scarfo said. 'Many of the leaders we rely on to drive critical conversations are unable to attend industry events.' In response, HLTH is repositioning itself. It's expanding its programming, launching a Latin American Summit, and building deeper focus areas across diagnostics, pharma, and food. It's also rethinking sponsorship, shifting toward long-term, cost-effective partnerships. One key shift: co-developing custom exhibit assets with flagship sponsors that can be reused across a four-show arc. 'This helps reduce upfront costs and allows us to deliver high-impact experiences that would otherwise be out of reach,' Scarfo said. The assets are modular by design — easily rebranded and reused depending on the event and sponsor objectives. HLTH is also experimenting with more experiential show floor features, including an art gallery and a speakeasy. 'It's more cost-effective than a restaurant and more creative than a meeting room,' Scarfo noted. To stay connected between events, HLTH has launched Entree, a division focused on curated, year-round experiences. The organization also hosts 'Jeffersonian dinners' around the world to sustain executive engagement beyond the show floor. 'In today's climate, we're not just adapting — we're collaborating more creatively and closely with our sponsors and partners than ever before,' said Scarfo. 'It's reshaping how we do business.'
