What’s the deal with Leonardo’s harpsichord-viola? Why were Impressionists obsessed with the color purple? Art Bites brings you a surprising fact, lesser-known anecdote, or curious event from art history. These delightful nuggets shed light on the lives of famed artists and decode their practices, while adding new layers of intrigue to celebrated masterpieces. Humans subsist…
(Reuters) – Nvidia’s 10-for-1 stock split aimed at luring retail investors has taken effect, sparking speculation over chances of the artificial intelligence bellwether’s inclusion in the blue-chip Dow index. The split, aimed at lowering per-share value to make it more affordable for employees and investors, increases the company’s outstanding shares without changing the stock’s valuation….
Jonathan Brady/PA Irish voters went to the polls on Friday to elect local councillors and MEPs Irish government parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are vying for the lead in the Republic of Ireland’s local elections, as counting continues. More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local…
Jillian’s was a night spot that helped energize Rochester’s High Falls entertainment district and helped usher in a concept locally known as “Eatertainment.” The huge club, at 61 Commercial St., mixed dining and drinking with bowling, billiards, a “video café” and a dance floor called the Love Shack. The place was part of a smallish chain, and Rochester’s Jillian’s was the second to open in New York state. The club sponsored…
The Los Angeles Lakers were bounced in the first round of the playoffs, and despite a season that featured the illustrious victory of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title, head coach Darvin Ham was just days after that postseason exit. J.J. Redick was pulling away as the betting favorite in the Lakers’ next coach odds…