Root squares

Font size: A - | A + 0 Three adjoining squares in the heart of Bratislava will receive an uplift. Under the Živé Námestie (Living Square) project, SNP Square, the Nežnej Revolúcie (Velvet Revolution) Square and the Kamenné Square will merge into a unified public space without cars and with greenery meeting climatic requirements, the Bratislava authorities announced as they introduced the winning design by a German team of architects on April 7. “The proposed design offers a better space for people to meet, addresses the complicated traffic situation, which has always been here to the detriment of pedestrians, and deals with new climate demands,” said Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo. The three interconnected squares totalling ​​almost 35,000 square metres make up the largest public space in the centre of the capital. No reconstruction had taken place since the 1970s, with the exception of Klobučnícka Street and the surroundings of … [Read more...] about German architects design the new look of Bratislava’s three central squares

Hungarian-American hedge fund manager turned-political philanthropist George Soros has committed $20 million to kick off a broader fundraising campaign by Democratic donors and activists worth as much as $100 million to provide ‘grassroots support’ for Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill, Axios reports, citing Open Society US director Tom Perriello. “Every initiative proposed by President Biden has broad public support. But we’ve seen popular reforms get demonized before by partisans and special interests, and we’re not going to let that happen. Facts don’t always win without some real muscle put behind those facts in front of the American people,” Perriello said. Axios says the $20 million is expected to ‘activate’ many of the same ‘grassroots progressive organizations’ which sprung up in the latter part of the 2010s to challenge then-president Donald Trump’s agenda, with the money expected to be distributed to grassroots organizing campaigns, not paid advertising. “We … [Read more...] about Soros Reportedly Pledges $20 Mln to ‘Grass Roots Organizations’ to Sell Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

A new Mortal Kombat featurette released ahead of the reboot's theatrical and HBO Max premiere on April 23. The filmmakers and kast share how they brought their fighting skills and knowledge to the Mortal Kombat arena. Director Simon McQuoid explains how important the actors' physicality was to ensuring the level of brutality brought the same energy as the fights in the popular videogame series. McQuoid then goes on to say how the best way to make the fights looks real is to have actors and actresses who can execute those moves – mentioning Lewis Tan, who is a trained martial artist. This should make fans of the videogame series even more excited. The inspiration for Mortal Kombat and some of its most popular characters have direct ties to actors who were also martial artists like Lewis Tan and Joe Taslim. The first game development was originally based on an idea that Ed Boon and John Tobias had of making a video game starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Still, as that … [Read more...] about Mortal Kombat featurette highlights deep martial arts roots that inspired the videogames

Shake Shack is pumped to announce a limited-edition summer lineup of BBQ items, available beginning April 4 at Shacks in Central Square BGC, SM Megamall and Greenbelt 5. The BBQ Burger is 100 percent all-natural Angus beef cheeseburger topped with crispy ale-marinated shallots and Shack BBQ sauce. The BBQ Chick’n Shack is a crispy 100 percent all-natural and antibiotic-free chicken breast with Shack BBQ sauce and pickles. The BBQ Bacon Cheese Fries are crinkle-cut fries topped with Applewood smoked, Shack cheese sauce and Shack BBQ sauce “We’ve been working on our Shack BBQ sauce recipe for quite some time now and we couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share it with our fans in the Philippines! ,” said Mark Rosati, culinary director of Shake Shack. “Our Shack BBQ sauce takes inspiration from a few favorite regional BBQ styles, from the thick and rich tomato-based Kansas City style to the tangy South Carolina mustard style, and adds wonderful flavor to our new burger, chicken … [Read more...] about Shake Shack launches summer line up

WITH a legacy rooted in creating a simple solution to a universal need, the story of Easy Spirit has always been one of ingenuity and innovative thinking. Seeing, understanding, and feeling what women want — and always delivering on the promise of making every day a little lighter, softer, and more importantly, easier. Over the last 35 years, Easy Spirit has evolved and so have women. Now, more than ever, she seeks comfort and convenience. She no longer wants the burden of fashion at the risk of discomfort. Being comfortable in her own skin and making life easier is what matters most. Today, Easy Spirit continues its mission — they are makers of shoes and experiences that are all about making life easy for all women. With a strong belief that comfort is a universal spirit shared by women from all walks of life. Now exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation, Easy Spirit will once again be accessible to all Filipinas who have something in common — the wisdom that … [Read more...] about A new step forward with Easy Spirit

With store operations at a halt, one might think they’d have to wait days, weeks, or the next official announcement until they can finally step foot to shop at their favorite brands. This, however, cannot be more far from the truth. In fact, anyone can shop safely through Trunc, SSI Group’s multi-label e-commerce site with over 100 of the world’s most coveted brands. Customers can sit back, relax, and tap on their phones (or laptops) to order and purchase their needs and wants at just one online shopping destination. The reusable, washable, virus killing, Sports Face Mask by Fine Guard is the choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Endorsed by Olympians and the Medical Wellness Association, this ultra-breathable model is protected by Livinguard technology that kills 99.99 percent of viruses on contact. Each box comes with two masks, each being reusable for a whole year and washable up to 50 times. For a more casual option, Kenneth Cole’s face mask has a multi-layer filtration … [Read more...] about Shop safely with Trunc