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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

 
Redner's Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum in Menomonee...
In the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls off Highway 45 is Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum, a private home collection of over 3,500 cat figurines and other feline memorabilia. Shawn Redner began collecting cat figurines in 2018, taking home whatever he could find in antique malls, rummage sales, and thrift stores. He acquired cat music boxes, cat cookie jars, cat plates, cat art—even cat-inspired furniture. Eventually, Redner’s collection became substantial enough that he and his wife Hilary decided that...

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Lempicka's Former Studio in Paris, France
In the heart of Paris on 7 rue Méchain, an architectural marvel by Robert Mallet-Stevens emerges, a unique apartment building designed in 1928-1929. Crafted at the request of Jean Deschamps, it remains hidden behind an unassuming street facade, a treasure trove of Mallet-Stevens’ signature design elements which include spatial harmonies, innovative angles, and panoramic rooftop terraces. Its windows are exquisite, just like the interior, if you are ever given the chance to enter it. Within its walls, the Polish...

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Site of the Rokumeikan in Tokyo, Japan
Following the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and its strict isolationist policy, the Meiji era of Japan (1868-1912) saw rapid modernization as it opened its borders to the West. The new government was ready to present itself as a modern nation by the 1880s, hosting grand balls and elaborate banquets for foreign guests. The center of Japan’s Westernization is said to have been the Rokumeikan, an opulent two-story building completed in 1883. It was commissioned by Marquess Inoue Kaoru,...

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Uneven Gravity Makes You Weigh More in...
What a weird place this planet is. But especially southern Illinois, according to this map of gravity anomalies across three Midwestern states. Gravity is what made the apple fall from a certain tree (in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire), causing Newton to wonder why it fell down straight. But the law of universal gravitation he formulated (and published in 1687) by way of explanation is a lot less uniform than you’d think. For gravity does vary across the earth, meaning Newton’s apple...

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11 Types of Accommodation in the Hotel...
Despite what the name may imply, there are many different types of accommodation in the ‘hotel’ industry, with hotels being just one of these. In this article, you can explore the different accommodation types that make up this industry and gain a deeper understanding of how these types differ. Quick Menu: What is the Hotel The post 11 Types of Accommodation in the Hotel Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

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7 Maps That Can Change How You...
We don’t think much today about the world-altering power that maps once held. You probably have a detailed cartographic guide of almost every point on the planet within arms’ reach right now, and in most places, the GPS on your phone can nail your location on that mape within a few feet. But throughout history, maps—accurate, error-filled, intentionally misleading—have had a profound impact. And even today how we draw the world continues to shape our understanding of it—and have...

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11 Tour Agencies That Help Hotels to...
Partnering with a tour agency can have significant benefits for a hotel. It’s important to choose a partner that’s right for your hotel. In this article, you’ll discover the pros and cons of partnering with a tour agency and learn about some of the top names in today’s global tour operator landscape. Quick Menu: What The post 11 Tour Agencies That Help Hotels to Grow Their Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hotel Budget Plan: Practical Budgeting Tips for...
A hotel budget plan is a projection of financial earnings and expenditures over a defined period of time, allowing your hotel to understand its financial status and determine how much money is available for planned or unplanned projects. In this article, you will be able to learn more about what a hotel budget plan is The post Hotel Budget Plan: Practical Budgeting Tips for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

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A Hotel’s Guide to Choosing the Right...
Navigating the vast world of social media can feel like wandering a bustling marketplace without a map, where each stall is a unique platform vying for attention. However, choosing the right platforms can totally transform your hotel’s digital narrative. Whether you’re a cozy boutique inn or an expansive hotel chain, a strategic approach to your The post A Hotel’s Guide to Choosing the Right Social Media Channels appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hotel Door Locks: The Main Lock System...
Hotel door locks are one of the most important considerations when providing security for a hotel and keeping guests safe. There are many different locking systems to choose from and your decision needs to factor in the benefits and drawbacks. On top of this, you also need to have an awareness of relevant building and The post Hotel Door Locks: The Main Lock System Types and Their Benefits appeared first on Revfine.com.

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A Square, Flat Earth and Round Heaven...
Reprinted with permission from The Globe: How the Earth Became Round by James Hannam, published by Reaktion Books Ltd. Copyright © 2023 by James Hannam. All rights reserved. It was a big job, being emperor of China. He didn’t just have to run the country. The universe itself depended on him. He had a sizeable support staff of bureaucrats and eunuchs, but the buck stopped at the dragon throne. Dong Zhongshu (c. 175–105 BC), an adviser to Emperor Wu...

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Hotel Asset Management: Definition, Importance, and Practices
Hotel asset management can help to maximize revenue, minimize costs, and improve your hotel’s brand. By taking a big-picture view of your hotel business and conducting detailed analyses of your hotel’s aspects, hotel asset management can take your hotel from strength to strength. Read on to discover what hotel asset management is and what it The post Hotel Asset Management: Definition, Importance, and Practices appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Podcast: The Fear Lab
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Denmark’s Recreational Fear Lab, where researchers are studying the fun side of fear—using the country’s largest haunted house as a field site. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and...

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From Zero to Hero: 4 Ways a...
As a hotel marketer, you know that managing multiple communication channels to reach out to potential guests can be an overwhelming task. With the ever-evolving digital landscape, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest trends and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels. To make matters worse, gathering insights from guest data The post From Zero to Hero: 4 Ways a Hotel Crm Can Level up Your Marketing Efforts appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Flódni
Flódni is an elaborate, multi-layer cake consisting of four different fillings—first plum jam, then walnut, apple, and poppy seed—each between sheets of pastry. It might sound like the dessert version of Turducken, but this Hungarian-Jewish treat is no fleeting trend created as a social media–friendly novelty. The roots of flódni go back to medieval France and Germany. The word itself comes from the German fladen, a flat thin cake. According to a researcher at Tel Aviv University, the earliest...

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