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Marriott International opened its 600th hotel in the Asia Pacific region excluding China, highlighting its strong growth trajectory, according to the company's regional head. The 285-room Adelaide Marriott Hotel marks a milestone year as it is also Marriott International's first hotel in South Australia, highlighting the company's focus on growing its presence in emerging destinations. The Adelaide Marriott Hotel, pictured, will be Marriott International's 600th hotel in Asia Pacific. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of our 600th hotel opening in the region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel, a brand that bears our founding family's name,” Rajeev Menon, president,…

Donald Trump's endorsement of cryptocurrencies at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville marks a major shift from the former U.S. president's previous skeptical stance.Once a vocal critic, Trump is now positioning himself as a defender of digital assets, reflecting a broader convergence of politics and cryptocurrencies that is increasingly being dubbed “politify.”But while President Trump's policy shift has garnered much attention, it's essential to explore how his stance on cryptocurrency regulation may influence some U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.Biden's changing stance on cryptocurrencyHistorically, President Joe Biden's administration and prominent Democrats, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have voiced concerns…

If, like me, you want to play more Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), especially if you plan on taking on the role of Dungeon Master, then there are AI tools out there that are perfect for you. I recently went to see Alien Romulus and loved it so much that I wanted to return to that world in any form possible, and one of the best experiences I've found in that world is the Alien TTRPG. The game is immersive, and the final campaign was a rollercoaster of immersion and fun, even when I was kicked out of the dropship…

According to Forbes magazine, Ukraine has overtaken Russia in military drone and electronic warfare technology, losing its advantage 30 months after the full-scale invasion. Russia made effective use of drones and electronic warfare to disrupt Ukrainian communications and secure target positions during its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Russia had a lead in these technologies at the time, but that advantage has eroded as the full invasion has progressed.Join us on TelegramFollow our war coverage at @Kyivpost_official. Ukraine has established itself as a leader by rapidly advancing and fielding superior drone and electronic warfare systems that give it a…

While chrome nails have been mainstream for a while now, searches for cat eye nails have increased 5,000% in the past month and are expected to be the leading nail trend for fall 2024. Also known as velvet nails, cat eye nails are created with a magnetic gel polish that is manipulated by magnets. The result is a glass-like, almost three-dimensional effect when caught in the light, similar to cat eye jewels, and it's super pretty. While chrome and glass nail effects were mainstream during the summer, cat eye manicures are making a big comeback for fall.How to do cat…

WNBA Betting Picks: Friday, August 23 Published on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12:38 a.m. Looking to bet on today's WNBA games? You're in luck. We provide computer predictions for every game, including spreads and total picks, as well as information about each game. Subscribe to WNBA League Pass on Amazon Prime Video to get access to full season and offseason games, live, on-demand, and more. WNBA Picks of the Day – August 23 Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream Odds and Predictions Spread Pick: Dream (+2.5) Total Pick: Under (163.5) Prediction: Mercury 82, Dream 81 Bet on this game at…

If you spend any time on social media in China, you've almost certainly come across the curious phrase “We're bringing you the trend.” The phrase is ubiquitous in reports about serious social injustices, such as companies deceiving consumers. It's shorthand for users' efforts to spread information rapidly to bring about social change.How it works is relatively simple: most Chinese social media sites maintain a list of “trending” topics – in theory a collection of the most popular and discussed keywords at any given moment, selected and displayed according to the platform's opaque algorithms. Entertainment news and gossip are usually dominant,…

The Democratic National Convention drew a large audience with prominent speakers and musical interludes that focused on unity and moving forward toward a more hopeful future. But the upbeat mood is overshadowed by divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel's war in Gaza, with some delegates calling on Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to support halting U.S. military aid to Israel.While pro-Palestinian protests around the convention were much smaller than some had anticipated, Chicago police arrested at least 72 pro-Palestinian protesters on August 20, 2024. These activists have called for a U.S. arms embargo on Israel, which is not included…

I'll admit it, I'm a snob, but only in the most basic sense.I love all things country – pastoral themes, rural landscapes, dirt roads.Certainly, there are circumstances in which one has no choice but to live in a city. I myself have lived in a city. However, I think there is something strange about people who want to live in cities. I question their values. Do you know what I mean? That's total, utter, completely polished snobbism.It's like the polar opposite of Nellie Oleson's disdain for country folk.And, naturally, my feelings spill over into the realm of dog preferences: I…

Welcome to the Anthropocene: the historical period that scientists suggest may be marked by the ubiquitous presence of chicken bones, and where factory farms have surged past the environmental safety thresholds established by experts.About 11 billion chickens, 142 million pigs, 76 million cattle, 62 million sheep, 12 million goats, and counting: this is the population of invisible animals farmed in Europe every year that live and die on the (dis)assembly line.Intensive farming is the predominant method of producing meat, dairy products and eggs in Europe and elsewhere in the world. It is also recognised as one of the most polluting…