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JUANA MARTIN
SS23 Couture

Through this SS23 collection, Juana Martín is presenting her “Orígenes” collection, an ode to her Spanish and flamenco roots. This collection reflects the beginnings of her work in fabrics and prints, and also offers an accurate result to her flamenco style, with a more avant-garde touch.

Inspired by her summers in Málaga, a place that has seen many of her creative processes, Juana Martín returns to this city to create “Orígenes.” The blue of its beaches, its people and the harmony of its land are embodied in this collection that, according to the designer’s words, “is designed for an elegant and transgressive woman, who dares to take another step towards evolution and personal development.”

Also, in the “Orígenes” fashion show were presenting accessories such as the Christian Louboutin shoes, Nadia Chellaoui bags and Plata Pura goldsmith work. Juana Martín offers us a beautiful gathering between renowned designers and her vision of design, to unveil a contemporary and modern collection.

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Carol Burnett

Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC will celebrate Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.” The two-hour special will air Wednesday, April 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT will also stream the next day on Peacock. The special will be filmed at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

The star-studded event will feature an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests who will come together to share their love for one of the most cherished comediennes in television history.

The evening will include musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, and Kristin Chenoweth. The musical tributes will pay homage to Carol’s renowned career performances, including: “Old Friends,” dedicated to Carol’s 60-year friendship with Julie Andrews; “Only an Octave Apart,” which Carol sang alongside Beverly Sills in the 1976 television special “Sills and Burnett at the Met”; Carol’s memorable songs from the hit film “Annie”; and a tribute to her classic theme song, “I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together” from “The Carol Burnett Show.”

Special guests attending this once-in-a-lifetime party include Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bob Mackie, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Julie Andrews, Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Lily Tomlin, Marisa Tomei, Sofia Vergara, Steve Carell, Susan Lucci, Tracee Ellis Ross, Vicki Lawrence, and many more.

“I’m so excited NBC decided to throw me a birthday party and invited all of my closest friends,” Burnett said. “I can’t wait to look back at so many wonderful moments throughout my career, I feel so lucky to share this night with everyone.”

“It’s hard to imagine anyone in television more beloved than Carol Burnett,” said, Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “To throw this wonderful birthday celebration is clearly our honor, and we can’t wait to share the love that we all have for her with all her adoring fans.”

“This special is going to be the best party ever,” said Mark Bracco, executive producer and president of Silent House Productions. “It will be an evening of music, comedy, and dozens of big stars paying tribute to the one and only Carol Burnett. We look forward to everyone at home celebrating right along with us.”

The special will share some of the funniest and most memorable moments of Burnett’s legendary career. From her Broadway debut in “Once Upon a Mattress,” her early appearances on “The Garry Moore Show,” her hit films “The Four Seasons,” “A Wedding,” “Pete ‘n’ Tillie,” her iconic role as Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” to her acclaimed sketch comedy series “The Carol Burnett Show,” which ran for 11 seasons on CBS and played an instrumental role in the evolution of comedy. Burnett’s variety show co-star Vicki Lawrence will be in attendance, along with costume designer Bob Mackie. “The Carol Burnett Show” continues to make people laugh more than 40 years later with its incredibly funny sketches, including, most notably, the hysterical “Gone with the Wind” satire. Many publications have listed “The Carol Burnett Show” as one of the greatest TV series of all time.

“Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” is executive produced by Carol Burnett, Brian Miller, Steve Sauer, Paul Miller and Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco & Linda Gierahn of Silent House Productions.

For more information on “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love,” visit www.nbcumv.com.

Photo Credit: Chris Haston/NBC

What electromagnetic wave helps treat cancer? PEMF or Something Like that?

Cancer disease is causing a lot of death casualties in humans. The medical sector is doing a lot to cure this disease but still no effective and proper cure in sight. Medical science is still trying and succeeding in finding new effective ways to help patients get rid of this painful disease. The treatments used to cure cancer disease are radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Radiation therapy uses particles of high energy, such as protons, electrons, gamma rays, and x-rays. These rays damage the cancer cells and replace them with new and healthy cells. In other cases, surgery proves to be effective in treating cancer. There are many events when a combination

of these treatments is also employed.

These treatments are not 100% effective. They are also not free from side effects. The other painful aspect of these treatments is that most patients do not tolerate them. Seeing the drawbacks of cancer treatments, scientists gather together to invent alternative ways to treat this disease. The outcome of this gathering resulted in the three main methods to treat cancer which include Pulsed Electric field (PEF), Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field (PEMF), and Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP).

Most effective therapy:

PEMF therapy is the most powerful of the others. It offers many advantages: PEMF therapy can kill cancer cells selectively due to their electromagnetic sensitivity and specificity. PEMF therapy is a non-invasive treatment technique. This therapy is non-toxic and also safe to apply.

In this method, electromagnetic fields induce microcurrents in the body or to a specific tissue. The stimulation with a particular intensity and suitable duration induces a current across the targeted cell membranes. This impulse triggers nerve cells or muscles to propagate action potentials. There are two methods to apply PEMF treatment. It is considered a primary therapy, or we can employ it with other antineoplastic cures. Now PEMF devices are available in the market. With time, they are also budget-friendly in terms of price.

The prospect of PEMF therapy in oncology has further potential in the future due to the need for controlled clinical studies. As for as the physics of a PEMF device is concerned, a PEMF device consists of a current source. An ionized gas, called plasma, is produced due to high voltage. The plasma consists of electrons, ions, and neutral particles.

When CAP applies to cancer cells or tissues, physical factors such as electromagnetic fields and UV rays and chemical aspects such as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) generates. CAP has more abundant forms of action when exposed to cancer cells, which can better avoid the drug resistance of cancer cells during treatment. The biological effects of time-varying PEMFs are a significant area of research. The primary focus of the examination is on using very low-frequency bands. The clinical applications use pulsed or sinusoidal magnetic fields below thousand Hz with magnetic induction strengths within hundred Gs. The advantage of the technique is that the pulsed magnetic field generally does not cause significant thermal effects in organisms due to the short duration of action and low irradiation power.

We can change the path of charged particles in an organism by changing the external electromagnetic field. The technique also affects the cell membrane potential. Such changes affect the function of membrane proteins, which can lead to changes in cell membrane permeability and membrane-specific ions. It finally affects the regulation of cellular operations. The magnetic field has a strong penetration ability in the organism. Therefore, PEMF therapy is a treatment for cancer patients.

Author: Amelia Croud

Author‘s EMail: ameliacroud@gmail.com

Twenty years at Goodwood

The home of Rolls-Royce from 2003-2023.

Rolls-Royce’s unprecedented success comes as, in January 2023, the company marks the 20th anniversary of the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood. Its transformation – from offering a single model, Phantom, and building just one motor car a day – to today’s record figures is the result of a long-term strategy based on sustainable growth, careful management and planning, and the successful reinvention of the brand.

The past decade, in particular, has seen Rolls‑Royce consciously refine and rejuvenate its brand and product portfolio to reflect its clients’ changing requirements, tastes, and demographics while retaining its innate exclusivity and rarity. As both a true luxury house and an innovative, engineering-led company, Rolls‑Royce represents, as it always has, the very highest levels of craftsmanship, technology, luxury and creativity.

Rolls-Royce celebrates the first 20 years of production at its Goodwood manufacturing centre
A story of continuous progress and evolution, told through 20 individual models
Each created and handmade at the Home of Rolls-Royce since 2003
Includes EX experimental cars, which revived a naming convention last seen in the 1950s
Describes an arc of technical innovation and responses to changing client requirements
Leads to the new all-electric era ushered in by the Rolls-Royce Spectre

1. Phantom, 2003
The original ‘Goodwood Phantom’ was the seventh generation to wear what is now the longest-established nameplate in automotive history. With its marriage of technology, comfort, performance, and the signature ‘Magic Carpet Ride’, it set a new standard for every model that has followed.

2. 100EX, 2004
Produced to mark the centenary of the first meeting between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, this was the first Experimental Car produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars under BMW Group ownership. Powered by an extraordinary 9-litre V16 engine, it was never intended for production but was the direct forebear for what would become the celebrated Phantom Drophead Coupé.

3. Phantom Extended, 2005
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005, Phantom Extended was 250 mm (9.8 in) longer than the ‘standard’ Phantom. This created additional legroom in the rear cabin, making this model especially popular with clients who prefer to be chauffeur-driven.

4. 101EX, 2006
Like 100EX, this experimental prototype was built on a shortened version of Phantom’s aluminium space frame, with the body panels constructed in carbon-fibre composite. It would find enduring life and global fame in its eventual production guise as Phantom Coupé, powered by the iconic 6.75-litre V12 engine.

5. Phantom Drophead Coupé, 2007
One of the most sought-after models ever produced at Goodwood, the Phantom Drophead Coupé stunned the world on its debut. With distinctive styling derived from 100EX (see above), its defining feature is the interior wood veneering that flows around the cabin into the teak tonneau cover, inspired by a racing yacht deck.

6. Phantom Coupé, 2008
With its pillarless construction, this was a true hardtop two-door coupé – the first Rolls-Royce of its type to be produced in more than two decades. Like its drophead sibling, Phantom Coupé incorporated many of the design features and construction techniques developed on the experimental 101EX.

7. 200EX, 2009
Presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009, 200EX was the experimental car that responded to client feedback for a more approachable and driver-orientated Rolls-Royce.

8. Ghost, 2010
Designed for a new generation of ascendent Rolls-Royce clients, Ghost immediately won praise for its simple, contemporary design and effortless, dynamic performance. To date it is the most commercially successful model in Rolls-Royce history.

9. 102EX, 2011
Known as the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), this one-off electric prototype version of Phantom began Rolls-Royce’s exploration into suitable technology to power future generations of its motor cars.

10. Ghost Extended, 2011
Responding to feedback from clients who prefer to be chauffeur-driven, Rolls-Royce introduced an extended version of Ghost, offering additional space and comfort for rear-seat passengers while maintaining the motor car’s more focused driving characteristics.

11. Wraith, 2013
The fastback Wraith was intended as the ultimate gran turismo; a car that embodied the bold, pioneering spirit, sense of adventure and love of speed that inspired the marque’s co-founder, The Hon Charles Stewart Rolls.

12. Dawn, 2016
The definitive super-luxury four-seater convertible, Dawn, was designed to enable four adults to travel sociably together in complete comfort. The roof is a design and engineering masterpiece: dubbed ‘the Silent Ballet’ the mechanism operates in complete silence in just 22 seconds, and at cruising speeds of up to 50km/h; with the roof closed, the interior is as silent as a Rolls-Royce Wraith.

13. Black Badge Wraith and Black Badge Ghost, 2016
The Black Badge family introduced the world to the marque’s enfants terribles, subverting perceptions of what a Rolls-Royce ‘should’ be. These variants are more powerful and specifically engineered to deliver an even more direct, engaging driving experience, while still offering near-limitless opportunities for Bespoke personalisation.The result was an even more agile and involving motoring experience, without compromising the intrinsic elements of the effortless Rolls-Royce ‘Magic Carpet Ride’.

14. 103EX, 2016
Perhaps the most radical experimental car ever produced at Goodwood, Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100, codenamed 103EX, presented the marque’s uncompromised view of the future of luxury mobility. Fully electric, with a completely autonomous drive and enhanced artificial intelligence, it made an unequivocal statement about Rolls-Royce’s future direction, both in terms of electric power and effortless, highly personalised travel.

15. ‘Sweptail’, 2017
Rolls-Royce revived the art of coachbuilding with the magnificent ‘Sweptail’, described at the time as ‘automotive Haute Couture’. Inspired by coachbuilt Rolls-Royces and racing yachts of the 1920s and 30s, this unique two-seat coupé featured a panoramic glass roof and a pair of attaché cases concealed behind the coach doors.

16 Phantom 8, 2017
No nameplate occupies a more revered place in the pantheon of great cars and indeed, luxury goods as Phantom. The task to re-invent it for a bold, new era was therefore approached with exquisite care. The result was a Phantom that responded to the changing sensibilities of a new generation whilst maintaining the iconic presence that ensures its ongoing status as the “Best Car in the World”.

17. Cullinan, 2018
Cullinan is truly the ‘Rolls-Royce of SUVs’, designed and built to take younger, successful high-net-worth individuals to the ends of the Earth in ultimate comfort. With its ‘effortless, everywhere’ capabilities, endless Bespoke possibilities, and unique lifestyle features – including the Recreation Module – it has become one of the most desirable luxury goods on the planet.

18. Black Badge Cullinan, 2019
Cullinan revelled in its new, darker persona, which included a more powerful 6.7-litre V12 engine, black 22-inch forged alloy wheels, Pantheon grille and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, plus the first painted brake callipers ever fitted to a factory-delivered Rolls-Royce.

19. New Ghost, 2020
When it came to present a new Ghost, Rolls-Royce responded to the requirement from a new ascendent generation of successful women and men for a motor car, perfectly aligned with new codes of luxury. The result is an aesthetic that prioritises minimalist design and celebrates material substance. The motor car was also engineered to possess an engaging and dynamic character with no compromise to the serenity and comfort in the rear suite.

20. Boat Tail, 2021
The Boat Tail commissions took Rolls-Royce Coachbuild into new realms of complexity and audacity, in a demanding technical and creative project that lasted almost four years. A genuine objet d’art, this entirely handcrafted motor car demonstrated the marque’s commitment to coachbuilding as a central part of its future direction and strategy.

About Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BMW Group and is a completely separate company from Rolls-Royce plc, the manufacturer of aircraft engines and propulsion systems. 2,500 skilled men and women are employed at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ head office and manufacturing plant at Goodwood, West Sussex, the only place in the world where the company’s super-luxury motor cars are hand-built.

Watch RR twenty year presentation on YouTube.

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CHANEL WEST COAST

CHANEL WEST COAST, RECORDING ARTIST AND HOST ON MTV’S RIDICULOUSNESS, RELEASES NEW SWIMWEAR LINE, COASTY SWIM

Coasty Swim was founded by Chanel West Coast in 2022. Based in Southern California, Coasty Swim brings the vibes from every coast on the planet together as one. From the beach to the pool, to the lake, Coasty is here to make women feel and look confident while they have fun in the sun, in the water, and on the shore!

“Coasty Swim is a swimwear brand I started working on several years ago and finally brought to life in 2022. I wanted to create a line of swimwear that was colorful, sexy, and fun. I also wanted to create a line that was safe for our planet. All of our bikinis are made from recycled materials and are 100% eco-friendly. We range in sizes from XS-XL, and our body styles are made to flatter all body types. We want women to feel beautiful in our bikinis as well as in their own skin. We promote body positivity, and our swimwear is meant to enhance your body no matter the shape or size. Coasty Swim is all about bringing the good vibes, and we hope to reach every coastline around the world with our brand soon!” — Chanel West Coast

High tides and good vibes, Coasty is unique for its styles that are influenced by tropical colors and patterns. The swimwear compliments any woman’s body and features reversible styles, adorable accents like ruffles and distinctive beading. Coasty is an eco-friendly swimwear brand that is founded by and manufactured by women for women, promoting body positivity while helping to make a difference in the world while protecting our ecosystem.

All of the bikinis are sold individually as tops and bottoms and are considered affordable luxury at $65 per piece or $130 per suit.

Visit Coasty Swim HERE.

Check out Coasty Swim HERE.

Chanel West Coast, MTV's Ridiculousness star and recording artist, launches body positivity swimwear line - Coasty Swim. — Chanel West Coast, MTV’s Ridiculousness star and recording artist, launches body positivity swimwear line – Coasty Swim.

Four Tips to Level Up Your Business

The new year invites you to reflect on old practices, abandoning those that no longer serve your purposes and embracing those that bring the changes you seek. What daily procedures add unnecessary stress and “fat” to your operations, and which can propel your organization to the next level?

Every enterprise is different, requiring leaders to spend time in mindfulness. They must examine where they want their organization to go and the best path for getting there, keeping in mind current societal trends and realities such as a changing climate.

Savvy business leaders draw inspiration from Taoist wu wei principles, meeting the demands of the world as it is instead of fighting like salmon swimming upstream in a futile attempt to change the course of unyielding tides. Embracing these principles entails a seismic mindset shift from the western philosophy of “the hardest path brings the most rewards.” Still, it can result in greater success and happiness among your team. How? Here are four tips to level up your business in 2023.

1. Take Maximum Advantage of Technology Solutions

Technology changes for the average person in the blink of an eye. It moves even more quickly in the business world as profit-driven economic models demand innovations for large organizations able to pay the price. Many businesses turn to managed IT expert services to help them keep up with these rapid changes. The result? A world of apps and programs for streamlining your daily operations while maximizing profits.

Today’s AI goes far beyond keeping your company running on schedule. It can map your retail stores, advising you of the optimal product placement for maximizing sales. Builders can use virtual reality in construction project planning, but this isn’t the only application of such software. It also enables you to immerse clients in an interactive experience to highlight the benefits of your services.

Even the humble business card has evolved. As the world goes paperless, more organizations employ an electronic version that immediately stores your contact information in a prospective client’s cellphone, ensuring you’re only a click away when they need you.

What other solutions should you consider? Here are four ways technology solutions can help you level up your business in 2023:

Smart contracts: Does it seem like every legal contract covers the same territory? Smart contracts keep the essential language intact for legal compliance while allowing you to customize terms for specific clientele.
Advanced positioning technology: Keep track of where your packages are in transit. Instead of providing customers with rough delivery estimates, you can pinpoint their product’s arrival and tell them where it is in the supply chain at any given time.
Cloud technology: These solutions allow diverse teams to connect over broad geographic areas while keeping your information secure. They also minimize downtime due to inoperable devices.
Blockchain technology: A blockchain is a decentralized ledger for recording transactions. While the financial applications are obvious, this technology also plays crucial roles in health care when protecting patient information and ensuring continuity of care.

2. Keep the Human Element First and Foremost

The COVID-19 pandemic gave birth to the Great Reset, and businesses and individuals are still struggling to integrate their daily routines and operations into this new reality. While the media abounds with stories of conflicts between C-suite executives and their workforce, they ignore the opportunity inherent in this moment to redefine the business world and make it more human and sustainable.

Lee Iacocca said years ago that business is, after all, nothing more than a bunch of human relationships. However, many leaders need to pay more attention to the one they have with their staff. For example, multiple companies have seen top talent flee after issuing seemingly arbitrary “return to the office” orders amid soaring profits when their workforce is happier and more productive from home.

Before issuing such edicts, mindfully reflect on what you hope to accomplish. Is it increased collaboration? If so, could you meet that objective by offering a more flexible hybrid schedule? Decrease expenses by exchanging pricy single-use downtown real estate and instead investing in less costly co-working spaces for occasional meetings.

If your only objective is to exercise more power and control over your staff, reflect carefully on that decision. Why make more unnecessary work for yourself if the numbers show remote performance offers equivalent productivity, especially if it results in top talent leaving for less capricious shores? You could be killing the proverbial golden-egg-laying goose. Reality shows the following benefits of remote and hybrid work:

Fewer commuters: Resulting in fewer emissions and less stress from battling traffic.
Improved productivity: While study numbers vary, most show a significant increase in overall productivity when employees choose their workspace.
Decreased sick days: Telecommuting allows workers to perform on those days when they can handle light desk duty but don’t want to infect the entire office.
Fewer costs: Pricy lease agreements aside, it’s far less expensive for businesses to allow telecommuting. It costs money to secure the premises and run the lights and heat beyond rent.

3. Embrace Environmental Responsibility

The evidence for climate change is evident everywhere in changing weather patterns. These disruptions will only grow more severe if people fail to take action now, costing businesses untold thousands in reparation costs in coming years and taking an unimaginable toll in terms of human suffering.

Furthermore, embracing sustainable efforts can drive profits. Several recent studies indicate consumers will pay more for eco-friendliness. They also prefer to do business with companies that share their values, such as environmental consciousness and corporate responsibility.

What can you do to green your organization? Much depends on your budget and objectives, but these ideas can help you defray costs while improving your environmental footprint:

Use local suppliers: Build your reputation with other business leaders in your community while reducing shipping costs and the resulting emissions from transport.
Go paperless: Digital signage reduces the need for printing, and email or collaboration apps can replace old-fashioned memos, improving data security while reducing waste.
Make environmental upgrades: Is it time for a new building? Consider LEED-certified builders to make your new structure comply with the highest environmental standards. Putting in parking? A covered lot with solar panels lets electric vehicle owners charge their rides while at work, keeps customers cooler and provides surplus green energy to the grid.
Set up green initiatives: You can increase community visibility by participating in local cleanups or sponsoring such efforts.

4. Interact With Your Customers

The final tip to level up your business in 2023 is perhaps the easiest — ask your customers what they want. This simple task alone can propel your name above and beyond the rest in a world where many products don’t even come with instructions anymore, let alone a dedicated customer service line where confused buyers can get support.

How can your customers reach you? Make it clear how they can get in touch by providing this information on product packaging and your company website. Consider contracting with a third-party organization to provide telephone and chat support.

Finally, use algorithms to your advantage. It’s a snap to add “like/dislike” buttons or include electronic feedback forms that generate reports enabling you to judge the popularity of various offerings.

Bravo’s Top Chef

BRAVO’S ‘TOP CHEF’ CELEBRATES MILESTONE 20th SEASON WITH WORLD ALL-STARS EDITION PREMIERING THURSDAY, MARCH 9 AT 9 P.M. ET/PT 

Epic International Showdown Features 16 of the Best 

“Top Chef” Cheftestants from Around the World Competing for the Ultimate Title

Bravo’s “Top Chef” returns for a milestone 20th season with World All-Stars in London featuring 16 of the greatest competitors from “Top Chef” iterations around the globe facing off in the fiercest showdown the culinary series has seen. 

The Emmy, James Beard and Critics’ Choice Award-winning series, produced by Magical Elves, returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. “Top Chef” season 20 premieres Thursday, March 9 on Bravo with an entire season of supersized episodes airing Thursdays from 9-10:15 p.m.  Episodes will be available the next day on Peacock. 

This special All-Stars installment features winners and finalists, representing 11 different “Top Chef” versions around the world, as they vie for the ultimate World All-Stars title. This time the chefs return to the kitchen to battle it out throughout London before moving onto the grand finale in Paris, France. This epic showdown marks the first time that the flagship edition of “Top Chef” has gone abroad for an entire season.   

For a sneak peek, click here

MEET THE CHEFTESTANTS 

· Samuel Albert (winner, Top Chef France, Season 10) 

· Luciana Berry (winner, Top Chef Brazil, Season 2)

· Sara Bradley (finalist, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 16: Kentucky) 

· Dawn Burrell (finalist, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 18: Portland) 

· Ali Ghzawi (winner, Top Chef Middle East & North Africa, Season 3: Lebanon) 

· Tom Goetter (finalist, Top Chef Germany, Season 1) 

· Nicole Gomes (winner, Top Chef Canada, Season 5: All-Stars) 

· Victoire Gouloubi (finalist, Top Chef Italy, Season 2) 

· Charbel Hayek (winner, Top Chef Middle East & North Africa, Season 5: Saudi Arabia)

· Buddha Lo (winner, Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 19: Houston) 

· Dale MacKay (winner, Top Chef Canada, Season 1) 

· May Phattanant Thongthong (Finalist, Top Chef Thailand, Season 1)

· Begoña Rodrigo (winner, Top Chef Spain, Season 1) 

· Gabriel Rodriguez (winner, Top Chef Mexico, Season 2) 

· Amar Santana (finalist, Bravo’s Top Chef – Season 13: California) 

· Sylvia Stachyra (winner, Top Chef Poland, Season 7) 

For more information on the cheftestants, please visit Bravotv.com/top-chef.

With national pride and the title of World All-Stars on the line, the chefs are at the top of their game as they compete on a global stage. They have access to the finest UK ingredients as they showcase their culinary skills, diverse roots and international influences in a series of high-pressure challenges. From prepping a picnic at Highclere Castle to going head-to-head at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the chefs will compete in iconic locations throughout London and the surrounding areas. These highly decorated chefs will put their spin on iconic British staples from Beef Wellington and biscuits to pub food and afternoon tea. 

This season’s Restaurant Wars also continues to up the ante when Michelin-starred Chef Clare Smyth hands over her restaurant and staff so that each team can deliver a meal worthy of a star.  The teams are in for a surprise, however, when they find out a secret critic will be joining the judging panel. To rise above the pack, the cheftestants will have to bring their A-game for the fastest Elimination Challenge in “Top Chef” history and hit all the right notes cooking Indian food for Padma and the judges. With the best of the best competing, the stakes are higher than ever before as they fight to cook in the finale in Paris to claim the ultimate title of Top Chef World All-Star.

Throughout the competition, Padma, Tom and Gail will be joined by distinguished judges from the international versions, including Aquiles Chavez (Judge, Top Chef Mexico), Hélène Darroze (Judge, Top Chef France), Lorna Maseko (Host, Top Chef South Africa), Martha Ortiz (Judge, Top Chef Mexico) and Dave Zilber (Judge, Top Chef Canada). The chefs must also strive to impress a rotation of esteemed global culinary experts, including Gaggan Anand, Sam Bompas, Tom Brown, Jeremy Chan, Brett Graham, Max Halley, Adam Handling, Angela Hartnett, Graham Hornigold, Judy Joo, Asma Khan, Santiago Lastra, Greg Marchand, Clare Smyth, Kirk Westaway, Andrew Wong and Paul A. Young. Tottenham legend Ledley King and Evening Standard restaurant critic Jimi Famurewa contribute to the table. Alain Ducasse also makes a rare appearance with the finalists in Paris. 

In the finale meal in Paris, the chefs must cook for guest judge Hélène Darroze, who has six Michelin stars across three restaurants, as well as a daunting table of international juggernauts, including May Chow, Angel Leon, Hunter Lewis, Gwendal Poullennec, Simon Rogan, Marcus Samuelson, Clare Smyth and Daniela Soto-Innes.

The winning chef will be crowned “Top Chef” World All-Star, taking home the Grand Prize of $250,000 provided by the Saratoga® Brand, a feature in Food & Wine and an appearance at the 40^th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. 

Beginning Thursday, March 16,  Bravo’s Emmy-winning digital companion series “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen,” hosted by Tom Colicchio, returns for season 12 as the eliminated chefs go head-to-head to try to cook their way back into the competition. Presented by BMW of North America, each week’s episode will be available on Bravotv.com, on demand or wherever you stream Bravo’s “Top Chef” at the conclusion of each week’s episode. 

For a complete list of partners this season, click here.

“Top Chef” is a global phenomenon with over 100 winners across 29 international versions. Licensed by NBCUniversal Formats globally, locations include France (14 seasons), Canada (10 seasons), Middle East & North Africa (seven seasons) and Brazil (three seasons) to name a few. The original U.S. series launched in 2006 and has been sold to over 175 territories worldwide. Last year, “Top Chef” Middle East was nominated for an International Emmy Award, marking the first Middle Eastern unscripted series to be recognized.

“Top Chef” is produced by the Emmy Award-winning production company Magical Elves with Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Doneen Arquines, Hillary Olsen and Tracy Tong serving as executive producers. The “Top Chef” format is licensed by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

ABOUT MAGICAL ELVES  

Magical Elves is a leading producer of award-winning, non-fiction content for domestic and international television markets. Known for hits like “Top Chef” (Bravo), “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen” (Bravo), “Top Chef Family Style” (Peacock), “Nailed It!” (Netflix), “Cold Justice” (Oxygen) and “Brain Games On The Road” (Nat Geo), Magical Elves is a veteran production company with a long track record of consistently delivering the highest quality programming. Magical Elves is a part of The Tinopolis Group’s portfolio of production companies. For more information, visit www.magicalelves.com.  

ABOUT BRAVO MEDIA  

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LV Valentine’s

Valentine’s Day just around the corner, 360 Magazine is thrilled to present Louis Vuitton’s dedicated Gift Guide, featuring an array of items perfect for a significant other, family member, friend, or anyone else far and inbetween. We encourage you to explore the Maison’s offerings across all categories, including but not limited to: men’s, women’s, home, accessories, jewelry, handbags, luggage.

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The Secrets of Reading Slot Machines: Unlocking the Strategies for Winning

Are you looking for ways to increase your chances of winning big at slot machines? If so, then it’s time to learn the secrets of reading slot machines and how to play slots. The slot machine is one of the most popular forms of gambling and can be found in casinos all over the world. With a little bit of knowledge and strategy, you can greatly improve your odds of hitting a jackpot or even just walking away with more money than you started with.

In this article, we’ll look at some tips and tricks that will help you unlock the best strategies for winning big slot games. We’ll also discuss why it pays off to keep track of your winnings and losses when playing these games. So, get ready to become an expert in no time!

Understanding the Different Types

One of the most important secrets to reading slot machines is understanding the different types of machines. There are four main categories: progressive, flat top, bonus, and online. let’s look at each one more closely.

Progressive Slot Machines

Progressive slot machines are the ones that have a growing jackpot amount, which increases as more people play them. They usually provide bigger payouts than the flat top or bonus machines, but they also require a larger bankroll to get started.

Flat-top Slot Machines

Flat-top slot machines are the most common type you’ll find in casinos. They have a fixed jackpot amount, which remains the same until someone hits it. These machines can be easier to beat if you know what you’re doing and are willing to take the risk of going for higher stakes.

Bonus Slot

Bonus slot games are the ones that offer special bonuses or extra payouts for certain combinations of symbols. You can often find these games online as well as in land-based casinos. They usually require a special activation code or coin to play, and the bonus amount is typically bigger than what you’d get from a flat-top machine.

Online Slots

Finally, there are online slots. These games can be found on a variety of different websites which offers a wide range of free slots, bonuses, and payouts supported by a big community of online players. Online slots are a great way to get into the gambling world without having to leave your home and can give you a taste of the real thing.

Tracking Your Winnings and Losses

Now that you know the different types of slot machines, it’s time to look at one of the most important secrets to reading slot machines: tracking your winnings and losses. This is essential if you want to increase your chances of winning big. Keeping track of your money will help you stick to a budget, which is key if you want to stay in the game and have a shot at hitting the jackpot.

So make sure to keep track of how much money you’ve put in, how much money you’ve won, and how much money you’ve lost in each gaming session. This will not only help you stay within your budget, but it will also help you understand your own gambling habits and keep an eye on the machine’s payouts.

Reading the Paytable

Another key secret to reading slot machines is to read the paytable. This is a chart that shows what kind of payout you can expect for each combination of symbols or winning lines. It’s important to understand how much each symbol pays out so that you can calculate your chances of hitting a jackpot or at least walking away with more money than you started with.

It’s also important to understand how the odds change depending on how many coins you’re playing with. The more coins you bet, the higher your chances become of hitting a big payout.

Finally, it’s worth noting that all slot machines are designed differently. Some offer bigger payouts than others, so it pays off to do your research and find the ones with the best odds. And remember, the more you play, the better your chances of winning become.

Know the Bonuses and Promotions

Another key secret to reading slot machines is to take advantage of any bonuses or promotions offered which can make a huge difference. Lately, a Las Vegas resident hit a $230K jackpot at an off-Strip casino which was the result of a bonus she received from the slot machine.

Most casinos offer special deals on certain machines and will often offer free spins or bonus cash to get you started. Keep an eye out for these offers and make sure to take full advantage of them when they come up.

Another way to unlock these bonuses is to sign up for a casino’s player reward program. This way, you can accumulate points or free spins from all the machines you play, and eventually, you’ll be able to redeem these points for a bigger payout.

Play the Maximum Bet

Another key secret to reading slot machines is to always play the maximum bet. Doing this will give you the best chance of hitting a big win, as most machines are programmed to pay out larger sums of money only when the maximum bet is placed. So, if you’re going to go for a big win, it pays off to go big or go home.

Conclusion

Reading slot machines can be tricky, but if you know the secrets to unlocking their potential, you’ll have a better chance of success. Make sure to research the different kinds of machines, track your winnings and losses, read the paytable, take advantage of bonuses and promotions, and always bet the maximum if you want to maximize your chances of hitting it big.

Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum

Gucci is adding an exclusive selection of new pieces to its Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry collection to be presented on January 24, 2023, during Paris Haute Couture at the House’s Place Vendôme boutique.

Hortus Deliciarum — meaning ‘Garden of Delights’ in Latin — blends Gucci’s rich heritage in Italian craftsmanship and its ever-distinctive creativity in one-of-a-kind masterpieces distinguished by unique artistry, exceptional quality, and acute attention to detail. The current chapter, the third since the collection’s launch in 2019, draws inspiration from the world of travel and the memorable moments that every journey can bring.

The new additions to the Hortus Deliciarum collection include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and multi-finger rings, divided into different themes. The designs explore tantalizing facets of the natural and animal kingdom, placing jewelry artistry center stage. These pieces evoke distant, exotic, and magical worlds, exciting the imagination with Gucci’s signature painterly approach to high jewelry craftsmanship.

A selection of pieces features fresh interpretations of Gucci’s distinctive Lion Head and Tiger Head motifs, symbolizing strength, courage, and passion. Flawless, fancy cut vivid gemstones, from aquamarines to yellow sapphires, add vibrant touches to these dynamic designs.

The collection includes several new creations showcasing a captivating combination of multicolored stones that are inspired by the concept of prismatic beauty and specifically designed to catch the light. These include a brilliant multi-finger ring – the result of 100 hours of meticulous production – crafted in yellow gold with a beautiful 38.8 carat green tourmaline centerpiece surrounded by diamonds. An equally stunning yellow gold cuff earring offers an elegant explosion of garnets, yellow beryl, rubellite, and diamonds. Here, Gucci blends the modernity of a cuff style with the exquisite beauty of warm-toned gems and dainty, flowing lines.

Other stunning pieces are distinguished by cascades of dancing diamonds, inspired by the beauty of shooting stars and the sparkling torrents of a waterfall. A highlight of this selection is a parure comprising a dazzling white gold necklace and matching drop earrings. Involving 300 hours of production, the necklace features diamond-embellished starbursts trimmed with lady-like diamond bows, while the earrings reveal diamond-encrusted bows and chandelier-like crystal droplets around two teardrop cut diamonds with a total of 16.7 carats.

A yellow gold bracelet, meanwhile, showcases a diamond-embellished chevron pattern and an oval-shaped 16 carat rubellite tourmaline, offering a striking geometric interplay of straight lines and smooth curves. This exceptional creation takes 200 hours to produce.

Intricately crafted and full of surprising details, an ornate diamond parure pays homage to the majestic beauty of natural landscapes. A diamond-encrusted geometric chain necklace is teamed with a stunning round-cut mandarin garnet pendant embellished with dainty emerald leaves. This can be teamed with a matching pair of jacket earrings, also in fresh and surprising shades of green and mandarin, offering a dazzling 40.5 carats of jewels for the necklace and 15.3 carats for the earrings.

To complete the collection, new diamond-embellished solitaire rings shine in an array of hues that resemble the changing colors of the sky. A sculpted, white gold design mesmerizes with a hexagonal 14.7 carat tanzanite centerpiece, while three other white gold rings each present a heart-shaped gemstone in a vivid color: a 9 carat blue tourmaline, a 12.6 carat peach tourmaline, or an 11.5 carat pink tourmaline.

The Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry collection, launched in Paris in 2019, was followed by a second chapter presented on Italy’s Lake Maggiore in 2021 while the third and current collection was initially unveiled in Rome in 2022.

Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry collection during the Paris Haute Couture show via 360 MAGAZINE.

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