The author has developed a passion for shelling, collecting and identifying seashells, since moving to the Gulf Coast of Florida. They use Google Lens, an AI-powered visual search tool, to identify the shells they find. By taking a picture of the shell with their phone and uploading it to Google Lens, they can instantly access information about the shell's species, habitat, and other interesting facts. The author appreciates the ease of use and accuracy of Google Lens, which has deepened their understanding and appreciation of the shells they collect. They also emphasize the importance of practicing the hobby responsibly and eco-friendly, to ensure the health of marine ecosystems.
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July 17, 2025 • By Eva Kis
Here is a concise summary of the news article: The private aviation industry is evolving, driven by the experience economy and changing luxury consumer demands. Kristen Lauria, CMO at Wheels Up, discusses how the company is redefining private aviation through accessibility, innovation, and customer-centric strategies. Wheels Up is making luxury travel more attainable by blending commercial and private travel, and partnering with Delta to offer seamless experiences. The company is also investing in modern jets and prioritizing seamless omnichannel interactions to elevate customer satisfaction. Lauria emphasizes the importance of connecting with customers authentically and creating deeper relationships through strategic partnerships and experiences.
July 17, 2025 • By IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury brand Regent has been recognized as the 3rd most loved hotel brand in Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards. This accolade highlights Regent's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and service. Regent has a rich history, having been a pioneer in luxury since 1971, and has consistently redefined travel standards. Several Regent properties, including Regent Santa Monica Beach and Regent Hong Kong, have been featured in Travel + Leisure's list of the Top 100 Hotels in the World for 2025. Regent Hong Kong was named the #1 Best City Hotel in Asia and Hong Kong. The recognition reinforces Regent's position as a leader in the luxury hotel segment and is a significant milestone in IHG's journey to redefine luxury hospitality.
July 17, 2025 • By Kofi Owusu
Kofi Gabs, a Netherlands-based Ghanaian social media personality, recently experienced a major setback in his love life. His girlfriend, Maria, broke up with him at the airport after inviting him to celebrate his birthday in Romania. The couple had been together for over seven years. Instead of returning home to cry, Kofi Gabs booked a flight to New York City to have fun, crediting his Dutch passport for making the trip easy and hassle-free. He shared his experience on social media, sparking comments and reactions from users.
July 17, 2025 • By Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Pacini Group to rebrand The Venice Times hotel as part of its Vignette Collection brand. The hotel, located in the heart of Venice's historic center, will join IHG's existing Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena property and become the latest addition to its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Italy. The rebranding is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The 30-room hotel will retain its unique identity and offer personalized service, elegant rooms, and locally-inspired cuisine. This marks the third Vignette Collection signing in Italy in two years, highlighting IHG's trust in Pacini Group's expertise and strategic vision in the hospitality sector.
July 17, 2025 • By Orianna Rosa Royle
Kirsty Glenne, managing director of luxury luggage brand Antler, shares her tips for balancing a demanding career, constant travel, and family life. To manage jet lag, she avoids in-flight meals, drinks only water and electrolytes, and books night flights to sync with her natural sleep rhythm. She also prioritizes honesty with her employer about her personal life, managing her calendar around important family events. Glenne spends nearly two months a year away from home, but strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance for herself and her two young children.
July 17, 2025 • By Parsons Services Company
Parsons Corporation has received the Diamond Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York for its work as prime design consultant on the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The award recognizes the project's innovation, technical excellence, and benefit to the public. Parsons led the $300 million project, which restored and modernized the bridge's towers and approaches while preserving its historic character. The project has also earned national recognition and advanced to the national level of ACEC's Engineering Excellence Awards. This award showcases Parsons' ability to blend preservation with modern engineering solutions and its commitment to delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
July 17, 2025
Here is a concise summary of the news article: Barcelona's new manager, Hansi Flick, has expressed his satisfaction with the squad, particularly the young talents from La Masia. He highlighted the potential of new signing Joan Garcia and trusts the sporting leadership, despite the club's financial constraints. Flick is focused on building a competitive team, blending established stars with promising youngsters. He also mentioned that the club's economic difficulties may impact the situation of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The team has started pre-season preparations, with 26 players expected to travel for the Asia tour. Flick's first public appearance as Barcelona coach showed calm optimism and confidence ahead of the new season.
July 17, 2025
Air France, a 5-star rated airline, is offering flights to nearly 190 destinations in 74 countries from April to October 2025. They have introduced new routes from London to Riyadh, Orlando, and Punta Cana. The airline is committed to reducing its environmental impact through its Air France ACT programme, which includes using new generation aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel, and eco-piloting techniques. Air France also offers a loyalty program, Flying Blue, which allows passengers to earn miles and spend them on rewards. Additionally, the airline provides a range of amenities, including modern planes, comfortable cabins, and a selection of in-flight meals and entertainment. Passengers can also download newspapers and magazines on the Air France Press app to enjoy during their flight.
July 17, 2025 • By Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman
The Athletic conducted an anonymous poll of 39 WNBA players to gather their perspectives on various topics, including their preferred teams to play for and the league's best player. The results showed that players value teams with strong investments in their facilities and player experience. The Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty were cited as desirable teams due to their new practice facilities and commitment to player care. In contrast, the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun were viewed as less desirable due to their lackluster infrastructure and uncertainty about their future. The poll also highlighted the importance of ownership investment in attracting top players and building a successful team.
July 17, 2025 • By Syllad | The Rising Meghalaya
The Chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Agatha K Sangma, has requested the Chief Minister and Social Welfare Minister to create more green and recreational spaces for children. She also proposed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the safety and well-being of children traveling outside the state. The SOP would require organizations and individuals to follow guidelines when taking children out of state. Sangma emphasized the need for a conducive environment where people can report incidents of violence and injustice, and attributed the rising crimes against women and children to a societal problem that requires collective effort to address.
July 17, 2025 • By Pete Syme
Here is a concise summary of the news article: French air traffic controllers went on strike on July 3-4, affecting over 1 million people's travel plans, with 3,700 flights delayed and 1,400 canceled daily. The strike, citing understaffing and poor management, cost airlines around $140 million. The effects spread beyond France, impacting Spain, the UK, and other European countries. The union, UNSA-ICNA, is seeking pay rises, more staffing, and better working conditions. While no further strikes have been announced, the possibility of more disruptions remains, leaving travelers wary of flying to or over France this summer. Airlines, including Ryanair and easyJet, have been impacted, with easyJet's stock price falling 5% due to a £15 million hit from the strike.
July 17, 2025 • By https://www.mindbodygreen.com/wc/sarah-regan
A numerologist explains that a house number can reveal information about the energy and personality of a home. To calculate the numerology of a house number, add up the digits until a single digit is reached. For example, the house number 194 becomes 1+9+4=14, then 1+4=5. Here's what each number means: * 1: Perfect for starting fresh, embracing creativity and independence, ideal for entrepreneurs and singles. * 2: Supports relationships, partnerships, and balance, great for collaborations and socializing. * 3: Fosters communication, self-expression, and creativity, ideal for artists and socializers. * 4: Practical, grounded, and stable, but may feel restrictive, suitable for those needing structure. * 5: All about change, adventure, and variety, with active energy and a push for new experiences. * 6: Warm, cozy, and nurturing, ideal for starting a family, but beware of overextending oneself. * 7: Introspective, meditative, and spiritual, not ideal for hosting, but great for focused work and personal growth. * 8: Tied to abundance and wealth, but requires healthy power dynamics and self-care. * 9: Warm, nurturing, and humanitarian, supporting selflessness, forgiveness, and compassion, but may also be a place of endings. Understanding the numerology of a house number can help individuals work with its energy and make informed decisions about their living space.
July 17, 2025 • By reason.com
The article "Tracking a Unicorn in Adam Smith's Edinburgh" is part of Reason's 2025 summer travel issue. It features images of Edinburgh, Scotland, including the Heart of Midlothian, St Giles' Cathedral, and a statue of Adam Smith. The article does not provide a detailed summary, but it appears to be a travel piece about Edinburgh, referencing the city's historical and cultural significance, particularly in relation to Adam Smith, a renowned economist.
July 17, 2025 • By Mavis Butterfield
The author, Mavis Butterfield, purchased four custom-made linen dresses with pockets from Etsy. She's thrilled with her purchase and loves the simplicity and comfort of the dresses. The dresses are all made from the same linen fabric and are solid colors, which she prefers. Mavis thinks the dresses are versatile and can be worn for various occasions, from casual to dressy events. She's particularly fond of the navy blue dress with a flipped collar, which she thinks is a classic style. The post includes comments from readers who also love the dresses and offer suggestions for accessories and shoes to pair with them.
July 17, 2025 • By IIC Deals
Here is a concise summary of the news article: The latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals from Rogers, Telus, and Bell are available as of July 16, 2025, with potential price drops.
July 17, 2025 • By Karl Flinders
Travelex, a foreign exchange company, is replacing its legacy core supply chain systems with an off-the-shelf alternative as part of its digital transformation program. The company aims to move its services from local data centers to the cloud and standardize its supply chain system across its seven global vaults. Travelex's CTO, Emanuele Tomeo, stated that the current system is fragmented and hard to maintain, and the company is looking for a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to modernize its supply chain system. The project is expected to take around 18 months to complete, with the first vault being implemented in the UK. Additionally, Travelex is investing in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop systems that can predict demand and pricing, and is also building a modern data platform to support global real-time AI products. The company has a team of 400 IT professionals and is using GenAI to boost developer productivity, with reported gains of 20-40% in certain areas.
July 17, 2025 • By Trisha Jandoc
Here's a concise summary of the article: Wi-Fi can pass through walls due to the process of refraction, which allows radio waves to permeate surfaces. However, the thickness of walls, large objects, and nearby electronics can interfere with the signal, causing dead zones and slow internet. To optimize Wi-Fi connectivity, it's essential to place the router in a central location, away from walls and large objects. Experts recommend replacing routers every 5 years, but if you have many connected devices, you may need to replace it every 2-3 years. The 2.4GHz band has a better range than the 5GHz band, making it suitable for larger homes. Additionally, using a mesh router or Wi-Fi extender can help improve internet coverage. By understanding how Wi-Fi works and taking steps to optimize your connection, you can improve your home internet experience.