We’ve got a reeeally big show headed to the internet. A massive trove of digitally restored clips from “The Ed Sullivan Show” will arrive online during the next three years, reviving more than 10,000 long-buried performances and guest appearances from the iconic variety show. The global streaming project launches today with seven clips […]
Month: June 2020
NC’s first alpine coaster opens in Banner Elk. Here’s how to make a weekend out of it
For many of us, we have a lot of angst and energy built up after nearly three months of staying in place and working from home. Our freshly repainted walls and finished projects are already looking old and stale. It’s time for a getaway. But where can you get away […]
Maison & Objet Moves Fall Fair Online, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin School to Relocate, and More News This Week
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. In Pursuit of a More Just World Nonprofit Rallies Street Artists for a Cause Italian nonprofit Yourban 2030 has produced […]
China’s Global Trade Bazaar Is Going Online to Survive
(Bloomberg) — The world’s largest trade fair is going online, and the salespeople of Ningbo MH Industry Co. have been drafted in to livestreaming bootcamp. Carefully selected for English skills and winning personality, a few dozen budding influencers from the east-coast textile firm are being drilled to undergo an experiment […]
Downtown Sacramento is hit hard by coronavirus and violence. How does it make a comeback?
Peter Navin was still cleaning shattered glass out of his downtown Sacramento clothing store late last week. People passing by were bringing him neckties, brass buttons and other goods they found strewn on the grass outside. All the while, the 72-year-old clothier was pondering the future of his business, Navin’s […]
Is my online travel agency withholding an airline ticket refund?
Q: I had a flight from Baltimore to Madrid scheduled on American Airlines, then I found out I needed surgery. So I contacted my online travel agency, AirTkt, to ask for a refund. I filled out the paperwork and sent AirTkt a letter from Johns Hopkins stating that I would […]
12 Things Every Home Buyer Should Do
Buying a home may be one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. The more you know about the home buying process, the more money, time and hassle you’ll save. And given the global health pandemic, there are certain precautions you’ll need to take to help protect yourself when […]
Shoe companies vow to make ballet shoes for dancers of color
A long overdue issue in the dance world has finally been addressed on a large scale as the result of a petition that received more than 300,000 signatures online. Shoe maker Capezio responded on Wednesday to an online petition asking the manufacturer to make brown pointe shoes and inclusive clothing. […]
The 14 Best Book Subscription Boxes
Book subscription boxes are pretty much the greatest of-the-month club you could possibly join. They guarantee you always have a new book to read without having to ask around for suggestions or getting decision anxiety at the bookstore. Not to mention that subscribing to a book of the month club […]
Why you should just hire an expert instead of paying for an online course
This might shock you, but the e-learning industry will kill millions of businesses. Before you buy an online course, you should consider your options. I’ll lay it out for you and you can decide for yourself. I’m not against e-learning or online courses. In fact, my company offers courses and […]
K-pop stans have been heralded as digital heroes for fighting racists online, but Black fans are still getting left out of the conversation
Fans cheer as K-Pop group BTS performs in Central Park, May 15, 2019 in New York City. Drew Angerer/Getty Images K-pop stans have recently come into the digital spotlight after leading efforts online to spam a police app with fancams and flood hashtags on Twitter and Instagram in order to […]
100 Ways To Make Your Money Last Until You’re 100
The average American is expected to live to 79, which means that many people are living even longer. And when it comes to planning for retirement, it’s always better to be safe than sorry — which means it’s best to start making small (and large) changes now to make sure […]