La primera mezcalería de Europa, da para muchas historias...

¡¡Si todavía quieres más fútbol, pásate por el Soccer!!

No, no es el título de la nueva canción de Dantés. Entra y descúbrelo... 

... El sueño de una noche de verano

Pues hora feliz como en todo el mundo...

Hay tantas fiestuquis en Madrid, que parece que hemos salido de la crisis... ¡Y arriba la Esteban!

Ni corto ni perezoso, y en una decisión sin precedentes, el departamento de salud y seguridad laboral del gobierno del estado de California ha empezado a multar a todas aquellas empresas que no utilicen preservativos en la producción de sus películas. De momento, han sido sancionadas Larry Flint’s Hustler y Forsaken Pictures, con la cantidad de 14.175 dólares y 12.150, respectivamente. No es un dineral, pero la cuestión de fondo va más allá del simple castigo económico.

Cuando hablamos por primera vez de la faloteca, allá por octubre del 2008, comentamos sorprendidos que el responsable del museo aseguraba poseer cuatro documentos de donación de la especie Homo Sapiens. Pues bien, a través de su página web hemos sabido que el pasado 8 de abril el museo ha recibido oficialmente un pene humano (con sus testículos y todo). Con esta adquisición, la faloteca ya tiene representadas en sus estantes 46 especies de mamíferos islandeses. El nombre del donante no ha trascendido.

La última “sentada” ante la Casa Blanca en protesta por un enorme oleoducto entre Canadá y EEUU está planificada para hoy. Hasta ahora han sido 1.009 los arrestos de ecologistas que piden a Obama que no apruebe el proyecto, según los expertos devastador para el cambio climático. Nota: Tras la última protesta, han sido 1252 los arrestos.

El jarabe de maíz de alta fructosa quiere llamarse azúcar de maíz para lavar su imagen, asociado como está a la obesidad en EEUU. Los azucareros se oponen en tribunales

Notas de primavera: sesión doble en blanco y negro 

Un rato en "El congreso" de Ari Folman

Si Beavies y Butthead hubieran existido, habrían sido Lou Barlow (bajista; media melena, barba de seis días) y J Mascis (guitarra, voz; melena cana, gafas de psychokiller de los 70) y habrían montado un grupo de rock (sin roll) simple, directo y maléficamente adictivo. Un joven dinosaurio que hoy es un viejo dinosaurio supersónico.

Sea como sea, se van a cabrear viendo 'Tus amigos', el nuevo vídeo del grupo madrileño Los Punsetes.

She & Him, o lo que es lo mismo, Zooey Deschanel y M. Ward, recrean un musical de instituto con toda la gracia de que son capaces (que es bastante) en su nuevo videoclip, In The Sun.

En su primera declaración por la demanda civil contra él, Conor Mc Gregor admite que consumió alcohol y cocaína pero asegura que la demandante, al abandonar el hotel, no estaba afectada ni presentaba lesiones Leer

Los azulgrana, liderados por Punter y Parker, tumban a un irreductible Partizan, capaz de reducir 22 puntos de desventaja (79-87). Leer

En el jugador del Oporto, autor de 12 goles esta temporada, se intuye un delantero para una década. Edith, su madre, salió de Nigeria estando embarazada de él. Leer

¿Recuerdan? Photoshop no inventó la mentira. Mucho antes de que el mundo estuviera al alcance del dedo índice, antes de que la herramienta informática de famoso nombre permitiera convertir en oro todo lo que toca, la mentira fotográfica ya existía.

Se marcha el Rey Juan Carlos de la escena, un hombre que siempre supo poner las cámaras a su favor. Y llega la Reina Letizia. Su formación periodística y audiovisual le permiten saber cómo hacerse un hueco en dónde se supone que no es la principal protagonista. 

Desde hace tres semanas pulula por el time line de nuestra europea vida la figura de un tipo al que algunos verán como un demonio con cuernos de color gris, como la deuda griega, y otros como un vengador, un tipo contra los dictados de la Merkel. 

[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Suliman Baldo, executive director of the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT), warns in a recently published report that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is positioning itself to dominate the country's post-war economy, particularly through control over reconstruction efforts.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reviewed today the second phase of the Addis Ababa Corridor development underway on eight corridor pathways across the city.

As a Latina mother and marketer, raising bilingual children in today's media landscape is both a joy and a challenge. Growing up, shows like Dora the Explorer didn't just entertain me--they helped me navigate a complex world between two languages. While English wasn't my first language, those shows gave me a sense of belonging in...

Embracer has reported disappointing results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting a large drop in net sales of 21% across the gaming group to SEK 8.6 billion ($782 million), with net sales of its entertainment and services also dropping by 10%. Adjusted operating profit fell by 33% to $109 million between July and September […]

The pharmaceutical industry is preparing for an accelerated pace of consolidation, with the number of mergers up 39 per cent since 2017¹. This year has already witnessed its first ‘super merger’ between two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Bristol-Myers and Celgene, valued at $74 billion.²

Allies of the film industry in the Louisiana Legislature said Wednesday they will work to salvage the state’s production incentive, after the House voted to repeal it this week. The state House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to sunset the $150 million program on June 30, 2025, as part of a tax reform package that […]

The SILENTSHIELD red team assessment has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced cyber resilience within federal agencies.

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Deported Ukrainian children are Russia's future army recruits, ombudsman says

Thousands of protesters march in Paris ahead of tense football match between France-Israel 

Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says

The City of Shanghai entered the low-orbit broadband satellite market. Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) launched 18 satellites in August and a second batch of 18 satellites in October. The satellites are being branded as Qianfan, or 'Thousand Sails.' SSST satellites are being launched by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) using the Long March 6A rocket.

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target "massive waste and fraud."

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is optimistic about the Senate GOP despite losing a bid to lead the conference on Wednesday. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) won the secret ballot race to lead the Senate GOP over Scott and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) after two rounds. Thune defeated Cornyn 29-24 in the second round of voting. Scott, […]

Most images of an Old West saloon are barroom brawls and gunfire, with scantily clad “soiled doves” hanging around…

After her divorce, Susan Luzader was, in her own words, “going feral.” One night, she was fixing her dinner: a bowl of Cheerios and a glass of wine…

Bata India is adjusting its strategies due to changing consumer spending patterns. The company is introducing more affordable products and partnering with quick commerce platforms like Zepto to cater to budget-conscious consumers while continuing its premiumization efforts and offline expansion plans.

India's quick commerce market is booming and is set to reach USD 40 billion by 2030. This surge is driven by consumer demand for fast deliveries, with 46% of consumers reducing their reliance on traditional Kirana shops. Quick commerce platforms are projected to capture 21% of total Kirana sales by 2024.

Sales of personal luxury goods are projected to decline by 2% this year, marking the industry's weakest performance since the 2008-09 financial crisis. This downturn, attributed to price increases and economic uncertainty, has particularly impacted China, a key market for luxury brands. The shrinking customer base and shift towards higher price points have prompted concerns about the industry's recovery timeline.

India's wholesale price index rose to 2.36 percent in October. Food prices increased, pushing retail inflation to a 14-month high. The Reserve Bank of India held its benchmark interest rate steady. The central bank maintained its inflation forecast for the fiscal year at 4.5 percent. Food price volatility remains a concern for inflation and economic stability.

iPhone shipments in the third quarter of 2024 crossed 4 million units for the first time, driven by steep discounts, multiple financing options, and a strong demand for premium handsets during the festive season, said research firm IDC in a report released Wednesday.

The size of the deal is estimated at over Rs 1,300 crore. With the transaction, both Bharti and DMPL will receive shares of ATFL as consideration and will become public shareholders of ATFL post the transaction. Additionally, ATFL (through DMFPL) will acquire an exclusive, perpetual license for the Del Monte brand in India.

The festive season brought good news for the technology sector. Sales of tech products and durables saw a significant rise. Air conditioners, laptops and smartphones were popular choices among shoppers. This growth was fueled by new features, discounts and a preference for premium products. Interestingly, most of the sales happened before Diwali, indicating a change in consumer behavior.