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Irish Independent
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
From shore to studio as Wicklow forager creates art from nature
Samuel and Kasia guided a group along the Bray coastlie, to gather seaweed and coastal plants to bring back to the studio and create a traditional form of photographic print. The process in the studio of creating some truly unique pieces of art was all captured by photographer, Leigh Anderson. In describing the journey from shore to studio, Samuel said it is all about 'merging various art forms to tell the stories of the seaweeds, coasts and streets, he gathers, wades and walks'. As a guide, the emphasis is on 'marrying ancestral skill within the modern landscape'. 'Foraging fosters an intimate relationship with our environment,' Sam says. 'We tap into an ancestral activity. We become part of the flow rather than spectators of the outdoors. We begin to truly care for our environment – the beach we comb, the forest we walk, the derelict land we trespass into, the small slices of wilderness that remain. We start to stand up for it. This is where I believe environmental action truly begins. 'We began our day (in the pouring rain – but with open minds) down at the south end of bray beach. We gathered coastal plants, seaweeds and stories along the walk. Then back to the Mermaid for some foraged nibbles and drinks – meadowsweet kombucha, sleabhac crisps and sugar kelp hummus and nettle seed pesto. Then we went into the studio where we prepared our solution to create photographic images using only the foraged plant material.' Merging their knowledge and experience, Kasia and Samuel bring together their passion for creating and learning with the elements – seaweed, plants, light and shade. "Foraging for nourishment and creating artwork, is an invaluable way to reconnect and therefore care for the environment we come home to,' Sam says. The next workshop 'The Communal Tide', will take place in September. Keep an eye on for confirmation of dates.
NDTV
10 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Human Mind Will Always Be Superior To Any Kind Of AI": Piyush Goyal
London: Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that most Indians are convinced that the human mind will always be supreme and superior to any kind of artificial intelligence (AI) and assuaged concerns of job losses due to the emerging technology. He made these remarks during his interaction at the 'Future Frontier Forum' held in London on Thursday. "Artificial intelligence is an area that India is absolutely going to adopt. It's going to bring it to our working. We do not see this as an area of concern that will lead to job losses," the minister said at the event. He added, "Given our talent in the country, I think we should open up many, many more avenues to help the world in terms of data, in terms of decoding new possibilities with AI. So we are only looking at it as a need to retrain our people, to re-skill our talent, but adopt it." "So at the end of the day, most Indians are convinced the human mind will always be supreme. To get the best of AI, the human mind has created it and will be able to tame it and ultimately will be superior to any kind of AI. That I am absolutely sure," he said. Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday. The visit is aimed at holding key meetings related to the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This high-level visit highlights India's growing efforts to strengthen its trade and investment partnership with the UK. It comes shortly after the India-UK FTA was announced by the Prime Ministers of both countries last month. On Thursday, the minister also held a productive meeting with Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, UK. In a social media post, the minister said, "Discussed avenues for collaboration in financial frameworks, sustainable finance, and unlocking new trade opportunities to further strengthen the India-UK economic partnership." He also had an engaging discussion with Oliver Prill, CEO of Tide, a business financial platform based in the UK. "With India's massive strides in the digital world, we discussed the fintech ecosystem, digital empowerment, and fostering SME-led growth across both economies," Mr Goyal shared.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Buzz Feed
35 Travel Essentials To Buy At The Start Of Summer
A wide-brimmed sun hat with UPF 80+ that's elegantly floppy enough to keep your protected from the sun, but flexible enough to fold up for easy packing! It's lined with a moisture-wicking band to keep sweat out of your eyes (nothing ruins a vacay selfie like stinging eyes 😓) and the bow detail is downright adorable. A set of Tide sink packs so you can easily hand-wash your clothes, meaning you can pack less and re-wear more! Simply fill your sink with warm water, add one sink pack, agitate and soak your items in the water, then rinse, dry, and be thankful for all the extra carry-on space. A super sleek and adorable handheld fan you can easily fold up once you've cooled off. You'll be the envy of everyone in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride queue when you whip this puppy out of your bag. Oh, and did I mention it triples as a flashlight and portable battery charger?! A magnetic wallet that attaches to any iPhone with MagSafe capabilities (so basically, any iPhone model 12 and up!) that can hold up to five cards (yes, there's an ID window, too!) so you can say goodbye to your bulky wallet that barely fits in your shorts' pockets. You can also use it like a stand to prop your phone up when you want to watch some Netflix on the flight. A travel-size Bounce wrinkle release spray, because who has time to iron while traveling?! There's also no telling if that dusty hotel iron is actually going to work. All you have to do is spray, tug the fabric a few times, then smooth the wrinkles away with your hand. It's also perfect for refreshing any clothes you plan to wear a few times during your trip, thanks to the fresh scent. An extremely popular jumpsuit that has become a bit of a viral sensation — and for good reason. Flight attendants swear by it since it's super easy to pack and wrinkle-resistant. If that's not the ultimate seal of approval for a travel outfit, I don't know what is. Plus, reviewers say it's super lightweight and breathable, so you never have to worry about sweat marks! Olay Cleansing Melts — a small, water-activated square pad that foams up into a rich, creamy lather that's cleansing enough to remove SPF and makeup! This is INNOVATION, people!!!!! No more wasting space with bulky liquid cleanser bottles and worrying about it spilling all over your other toiletries. And a pack of Neutrogena makeup remover towelettes so you can take the exact amount of makeup wipes you need instead of bringing an entire pouch or a bulky jar of cleaning balm. You can also bring one with you to refresh your skin while you're gallivanting about. An all-over anti-chafe balm for anyone who is not actually about that hike life but still lets their super-active friends convince them to tag along. You can swipe this on your thighs, ankles, feet, neck, armpits, or anywhere else that needs some extra protection from the friction that's threatening to ruin your serene afternoon. A lightweight microfiber towel — it folds down into a super compact mesh carrying bag. Best of all, it dries super fast – no more hoping your towel dries by the time you have to pack it again! It also holds 5x its weight in water and is great at absorbing sweat, so this is a must-have for any hiking and camping adventures. Or if you're one of those people who go to the gym on vacay. I do not relate to you, but I respect you. A pair of sunglasses you wear *over* your prescription glasses and achieve what was once thought impossible in this category — they're actually stylish!!! These are honestly a much better alternative to finally buying those expensive prescription sunglasses and then worrying about losing them the entire trip. They're lightweight and comfy, and your eyes will be so relieved they're finally getting the protection they deserve. Sun Bum's sunscreen stick — it's become a hit with more than 9,000 Amazon reviewers. It's well-loved for being ultra lightweight and gentle on breakout-prone skin — and the yummy banana scent might just convince your kiddo that applying sunscreen isn't the worst thing in the world. A powdered SPF 30 sunscreen — it won't replace your liquid sunscreen, but it's amazing for touching up during a long day of gallivanting in the sun (I am manifesting this for you!!!). It's small enough to easily slip into your pocket or a small bag, and the brush applicator makes it a breeze to swipe on. And!!! An SPF 30 scalp sunscreen mist because scalp is skin, and we all know by now that skin absolutely needs protection from the sun. (And no, your hair isn't enough protection!) This will come in handy now that the sun has come out of hiding, especially on any hair parts, bald spots, or thinning areas. The panthenol and cica oil-infused formula can even help prevent color fading and damage caused by UV rays. A sleek pill case with 10 compartments so you can ditch the bulky bottles for something that's way easier to slip in your pocket. You'll also be the hero of your travel group when anybody has a sudden headache. A compact but jaw-droppingly spacious underseat roller bag that's small enough to count as a personal item on most airlines. It has a padded laptop compartment and helpful pockets on the outside that are perfect for everything from AirPods to portable chargers, so this is about to become your travel BFF for any work trips. No more fighting for overhead space! Or a spacious duffel you can unfold into a full garment bag so you can easily pack long dresses and suits to avoid wrinkles. There's even an extra compartment for shoes, a separate laptop pocket, and other small pockets for various essentials. Everything will be perfectly in its place, and you'll be the sharpest dressed person on vacay! Or!! A convertible daypack you'll want by your side, whether you're taking a short weekend road trip or a long-haul flight. Wear it as a backpack, shoulder bag, or carry it in your hands like a tote — either way, you'll have enough space for all your necessities without the bulk. A reusable gel lint roller that's a major upgrade from the traditional sticky rolls that require approximately 10 sheets just to clean one shirt. Just pop open the cover and roll it over any garments that need a good sprucing up, then give it a quick rinse, and it'll be ready to use again! A 16-piece travel toiletries set so you can bring the perfect portions of all your creams, lotions, shampoos, and other beauty goo you can't imagine being without. You'll get everything you need to decant your faves (including spatulas and a tiny funnel!) and it all comes in a TSA-friendly travel bag. A travel-friendly version of the iconic Tangle Teezer that'll hardly take up any room in your already-crowded personal item. Reviewers say it works the same detangling magic as the full-size version (that's thanks to the two-tiered teeth design that detangles and smooths at the same time), and it's so much better than those flimsy travel flip brushes that brush approximately two strands at a time. A Trtl travel pillow if you need a little extra neck support to catch some Zs on your next flight or long road trip. This one loops around you like a scarf and has support bands on the side to keep your head upright but still comfy. No more accidentally leaning on the person next to you!!! A universal travel adapter you can use in over 160 countries — because nothing is more annoying than realizing you forgot to bring the right adapter. You can use it to charge up several devices at a time, so you can have your phone, power bank, laptop, and AirPods charging at once! A simple but oh-so-genius luggage strap — it'll help you carry extra stuff that won't fit in your carry-on. You can use it to attach your purse, backpack, neck pillow, or anything else you just don't feel like carrying around. And a travel belt so you can easily clip your personal item to your carry-on — because nothing ruins your vacation vibe like your tote bag constantly falling off your arm. And you know the mad dash to grab your passport at the TSA line while it feels like everyone behind you is staring and waiting? This will make it SO much easier to reach in your bag and feel like an organized, A+ traveler. A set of packing cubes — they'll help you keep all your clothes separated and organized and save you some space in your crowded carry-on! All my fellow overpackers, this is specifically for us. Here's to bringing our entire wardrobe on a three-day trip! An adjustable mini belted pack, which is essentially the fanny pack's more chic and sophisticated cousin, and it's gone viral for rivaling a pricier alternative. It's lightweight and easy to carry, so you can finally ditch your usual tote bag that inevitably turns into a bottomless pit of hotel card keys and loose change. Those will all fit in here — but now you can actually see them!!! A pack of antibacterial paper soap sheets that will seriously come in handy on a road trip when the rest stop's bathroom is out of that mysterious pink sludge they call soap. Just pull out a sheet, wet it, then get to lathering. A luggage-mounted cup caddy to keep your hands free when you need to rush to your gate, but you're not quite done with that cold brew yet. It's large enough to hold a Venti Starbucks, and the second pocket is perfect for snacks, keys, AirPods, etc. A pack of hypoallergenic body wipes for the days when you need to skip the shower and take the lazy route instead. We've all been there. These are infused with aloe so your skin will feel refreshed, clean, and silky smooth! A tri-fold travel wallet you will be SO grateful to have, whether you're going through TSA or just grabbing some fast-food deliciousness after a long day of driving. There are specific spots for your passport, ID, and boarding pass, so no more digging around in your backpack and holding up the entire line. Oh, and it has RFID-blocking technology so your info will be safe and secure! A pack of four Apple AirTags, which will quickly become your #1 must-have on all upcoming trips. Place one of these in your luggage (or wallet!) and you'll be able to track its location using the accompanying app. This will be a lifesaver when you accidentally leave your backpack in a taxi, or your wallet at the bar you took said taxi from. An ultra-slim portable charger for all of us who have an irrational fear of our phone dying at the WORST possible moment. Can you imagine getting lost or having two hours left of your flight when you get that "10% battery" warning?! This has a 10,000 mAh battery, which should be enough to power up most smartphones more than once per charge. A pair of sock-sneakers — your new lightweight and breathable best friend that'll keep your feet happy even when you're out exploring a new city all day long. They're totally lace-free, so they're also a breeze to take off when going through security. The TSA agent might even give you a gold star for "most efficient traveler." I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder for the busy trips when you simply have no time for a full shampoo and conditioner routine. This one has a carry-on-friendly powder-puff applicator so you can apply it directly to roots (you know, the source of all your oily troubles), and it also adds some extra volume as you brush it through. It's so easy to use, you'll wonder how you ever dealt with those messy spray cans to begin with. A shoe bag with enough space for three pairs yet still sleek enough to fit in your carry-on (there's also a trolley strap if you prefer to keep it separate)! Putting your shoes on top of your clothes is downright nasty, and this will solve that dilemma once and for all. You can even use it as a packing cube or toiletry organizer for short trips. An electric travel toothbrush that takes up way less space than the one your dentist is always trying to convince you to buy. You'll still get a nice vibrating effect and a helpful 2-minute timer, but it's about the same size as a normal toothbrush!
Boston Globe
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Tina Fey and Kelli O'Hara honored at Trinity Rep's Pell Awards for lifetime achievement in the arts
Advertisement Several of the speakers and other guests at the event, which raised nearly $400,000 for Trinity Rep's artistic, education, and community engagement programming, shared how programs funded by the Get Globe Rhode Island Food Club A weekly newsletter about food and dining in Rhode Island, by Globe Rhode Island reporter Alexa Gagosz. Enter Email Sign Up 'I am concerned that the arts will be an afterthought as opposed to being one of the most important things we can do,' said actor and Rhode Island resident Related : Advertisement Longtime Trinity Rep supporter Bank of America recently made a $3 million commitment to the theater company, which was announced during the gala. The gift includes $2.75 million to support the Curt Columbus, Trinity Rep's artistic director, said, 'When you live in a country that is undergoing the kind of repression that we're seeing, the arts are more necessary than they have ever been.' Providence lawyer Arlene Violet, who once served as the state's attorney general, said she wanted to attend Tuesday night's gala to show her support for the arts in general, and more specifically, Trinity Rep. 'Places like Trinity Rep will continue to educate the heart, souls, and consciences of theatergoers,' she said. 'And without question, the arts are under attack. I think the president is trying to While accepting her award, Fey told those in attendance that she started her career directing children's theater in her hometown in Pennsylvania. 'We really served our community,' she said. Fey was critical of Trump, making jokes about him and his administration and pretending she was receiving repeated news alerts on her phone: 'The White House has declared Juneteenth canceled – we're just going back to Shark Week.' 'RFK Jr. says hurricanes likely caused by vaccines; we will have a hurricane cure by the weekend.' 'They just keep coming. Breaking news: All new music must emphasize beats one and three. Any syncopated rhythm will be considered DEI.' 'Also, the Russians have a Trump/Musk tape.' 'OK, the Trump/Musk tape has been debunked.' Fey ended her 'news flash' jokes with a clear crowd favorite: 'Trump just ate a Tide pod. It's going to be OK. His doctor said he ate it better than anyone had ever eaten a Tide pod, and the chemicals in it may cause him to live forever,' a joke that elicited prolonged laughter from the audience. Advertisement Fey, 55, who wore a pale pink pantsuit and white crew-neck shirt, was introduced by Kate Liberman, Trinity Rep's executive director, who shared a video message sent by Fey's friend, collaborator, and fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alum Amy Poehler, who joked that everyone at the event should look under their seats because one has the keys to a new car, courtesy of Fey. The 'Mean Girls' creator said she has worked in 'difficult eras' before, including performing on 'Saturday Night Live' just three weeks after the September 11, 2001, attacks. 'There was a time that we thought 'oh, maybe we can never do comedy again. Maybe it's not appropriate for us to ever laugh again' and it turned out that really, all it took was Will Ferrell in an American flag Speedo to be able to unite the country,' she joked. 'People love to ask me, 'Is it OK to be writing comedy right now?' And I say not only can we, we must,' Fey said. 'Humor is a vehicle for delivering truth. Humor is what will keep us tethered to our sanity through these dark times.' Related : Two-time Tony winner Judith Ivey, a longtime friend and mentor of O'Hara's, introduced her by singing a clever and amusing reworked version of 'Maria' from 'The Sound of Music,' that was all about O'Hara. Wearing a floor-length, spaghetti-strap forest green-hued floral dress, O'Hara said she was honored to receive the award, and promised those in attendance that she will do everything in her power 'to continue to make the world better through the arts' – even if it's just making someone's life 'a little better each time I sing a song or say something that I mean from my heart.' Advertisement 'I'll receive this tonight with such gratitude and such humility because I am determined to be worthy of it for the rest of my life,' said O'Hara, 49, who is touring the country with fellow Tony Award-winning actor Sutton Foster in full symphony concerts, including a O'Hara, who won a Tony Award in 2015 for best actress in a musical for her performance in a revival of 'The King and I,' shared with the audience that while growing up in a small town in Western Oklahoma, she and her family benefited from Trinity Rep established the Pell Awards in 1997 to honor artists whose careers exemplify the values of the late US Senator Claiborne Pell, a staunch champion of the arts and one of the principal founders of the National Endowment for the Arts. O'Hara and Fey join a long list of distinguished performers who have received the award, including last year's recipient,
CNET
09-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Stock Your Home With P&G Essentials and Get a $20 Credit When You Spend $80 or More
If you're like me, your wallet is feeling the squeeze of inflation, especially as tariff talk has seen higher prices on products across the board. That's why nabbing a good deal when you can is a must. Right now, you can get more for your money with this Amazon deal on Procter & Gamble's everyday essentials. For a limited time, when you spend $80 or more on select P&G household goods, you'll earn a $20 credit to use on a future Amazon purchase. This makes it a great time to stock up on all your necessities from brands like Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Olay, Old Spice, Secret, Tampax, Downy, Pampers and more. And in addition to that credit from Amazon, you may be able to take advantage of P&G's rebate program for some of your items as well. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Be sure to note that you'll need to make a single order of $80 or more of eligible items in order to snag the deal. Amazon does not list an exact date for when this offer will end, so we recommend making your selection sooner rather than later if you want to avoid disappointment. You'll receive an email once the credit has been applied to your account, but that credit will expire December 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so be sure to use it by the deadline. Why this deal matters Groceries and everyday essentials are hard to avoid, so stocking up when you find some good deals is a great option. This offer will get you a $20 credit towards a future purchase when you stock up on your everyday essentials, spending at least $80 on select items from P&G. As well as the $20 Amazon credit, you can make the most of the company's rebate program for many of the items, which can save you even more.
