Two self-taught artists from Australia have found their creative outlet in crafting furniture and art out of living trees. Through planning and patience, they make art that evolves over time, with the utmost respect for nature. An incredible “living chair” that took nine years to finish has put the couple on the map. Peter Cook,…
Artists Spend 9 Years ‘Training’ a Tree to Grow Into a ‘Living Chair’—The Result Is Amazing
UK: Conservative Peer Michael Grade Announced as Next Chairman of Ofcom
Media executive and Conservative peer Michael Grade has been announced as the next chairman of Ofcom. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries named the 79-year-old—who has held senior positions at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4—as the Government’s preferred candidate for the role. The process to find a suitable candidate to chair the watchdog, which oversees broadcasting…
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President Biden, renominating Fed chair Jerome Powell for another term. Looks like a smooth confirmation ahead. We have analysis. General Motors now exploring electric boats — buying stake in a company that makes electric boat motors. The deal is supposed to benefit both companies.
CEO Who Threw Chair Inside Capitol on Jan. 6 Gets Jail Time
The former chief executive of a tech company in suburban Chicago who lost his job after he threw a chair inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced Friday to 30 days imprisonment. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, Illinois, to pay $500 in restitution, court records…
Microsoft to Buy Back up to $60 Billion in Shares; Names Brad Smith Vice Chair
Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said it will conduct an up to $60 billion share buyback program, raise its quarterly dividend by 11 percent, and appoint company President Brad Smith as vice chair. Microsoft said the buyback program has no expiration date and may be terminated at any time, and that it would pay a dividend…
Clingy Dog That Loves ‘Stealing’ Owner’s Work Seat Gets a New Replica Armchair
A clingy dog with a penchant for climbing into his human’s favorite armchair while she works received the perfect gift: a mini replica armchair all to himself. While dog owner Lindsay Dyer claims the gift for her cuddly dachshund-mix, Franklin, was “selfish,” since getting his chair, the pup has been “grinning” from ear to ear. Dyer…
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