“The unusual four-day trip is the latest development in a court case involving [Sotheby’s] and United States officials, who are trying to help Cambodia gain possession of the statue, which it contends was looted from the temple during the chaos of that country’s civil war.”
Tag: 03.01.13
Will 3D Printing Change The World, Or Is That Just More Tech Hype?
“3D printing is still young, catering to the curious and the restless and the early-adopting. But in a few years, its enthusiasts suggest, the technology could be as ubiquitous and as easy-to-use as a camera phone.”
Studios Take Aim At Apps For Pirating Movies
“With the rise of the second screen comes a new band of villains who pose a serious threat to the entertainment industry’s move to mobile.”
Improve Your Coding Skills With Origami (And Coconut Water)
“Why do we care about crafts? Because I want you to be thinking not just about ‘how do I write the best line of code,’ but ‘how do I open myself up to world of what’s possible.'”
Strike Averted In London’s West End
The strike would have affected 41 theatres around the U.K. but could have hit the West End particularly hard.
The Artful Book Cover (It’s Not Easy)
“In bigger workshops, like the Bindery in London, where 14 craftsmen work, the tasks are split between a designer; a seamstress; a forwarder, who prepares and covers the book with cloth or leather; and a finisher, who decorates and titles it with gold or other metals.”
How Do You Design The Perfect EBook Cover?
“To stand out from thousands of rivals on digital shelves like Amazon, an e-book cover must be bolder, simpler and more legible than its print counterpart, graphic designers say.”
Dale Robertson, 89, Star Of Movie And TV Westerns
“The handsome, square-jawed actor, who was often said to resemble Clark Gable, … appeared in more than 60 movies … In the 1950s, Robertson moved into television” – most famously as stagecoach troubleshooter Jim Hardie in Tales of Wells Fargo – “where the faster pace appeared to suit his no-nonsense style.”
The Next Generation Of Art Patrons: Tech Moguls
“Around San Francisco, tech entrepreneurs who spent years building businesses and accumulating wealth are starting to peer out from under their hoodies and explore the art world. … It’s a lucrative emerging market that is gaining the attention of museums, dealers, consultants and other art-world heavyweights.”