ull disclosure: there’s really no substitute for Google Maps when it comes to making your way around an unfamiliar city, or even your own hometown. However, if you’re looking for a low-tech alternative that doesn’t require a data plan, won’t be stolen, and looks like a cross between a hard boiled egg and a stress ball, a Hungarian designer named Denes ...
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He began his career as a photographer. He directed several short documentaries about the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war. The film director won critical acclaim for the 16-mm “Neynava”.His movie Mim Mesle Madar (M for Mother, 2006) was a huge success despite its sad and shocking scenes. The film was selected to represent Iran in the Best Foreign Language Film category at ...
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Iranian photographer Newsha Tavakolian has said she will donate part of a Dutch award of a 100,000-euro ($112,000) to charity, including Syrian and Iraqi refugees. “It is hard for me to enjoy this prize as much as I would like to, seeing the region where I work and live in flames and tens of thousands seeking refuge in ...
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1943 Moët & Chandon Brut Average price: $997 The historic brand christened its 200th anniversary with this bottle… in 1943. Cheers to longevity
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