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June 12, 2015 SPORTS (WORLD)

Pound: FIFA must admit problem

Former International Olympic Committee vice president Dick Pound has called on FIFA to get its own house in order after US and Swiss authorities launched two separate investigations into football’s world governing body.

June 12, 2015 LUXURY

Michael Kors goes head-to-head with Gigi Hadid in guessing game

Michael Kors U.S. fashion label Michael Kors’ namesake founder is showing his playful and humorous personality with a new series, Glamour Games. In the video, Mr. Kors plays a game of fashion-themed Pictionary with model Gigi Hadid, who has walked in the brand’s runway presentations. The humorous interactions between Mr. Kors and Ms. Hadid shines light onto their personalities outside of their work and shows the bond between designer and

June 12, 2015 LUXURY

Waldorf spurs couples bookings through blogger wedding initiative, sweepstake

Weddings at Waldorf Astoria Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is highlighting the weddings held at its properties through a collaboration with bridal blog, Style Me Pretty. Shared by Waldorf Astoria’s main social channels, the sponsored post explains that Style Me Pretty’s post includes the ballrooms of a number of its hotels including its New York flagship. By presenting images of past weddings planned at its properties, Waldorf Astoria may see

June 12, 2015 LUXURY

Krug shows its “chippy” side with pop-up food stalls

Krug’s Krug & Chips LVMH-owned Krug is showing that its Champagne can even pair with traditional fish and chips at a London pop-up snack shop July 8-12. For the “Krug & Chips” pop-up restaurant, Krug has partnered with Michelin starred Chef Tom Sellers, which in itself will likely be a draw among London’s foodies. The Champagne house often works with popular eateries and well-known chefs to put on interactive tastings

June 12, 2015 LUXURY

Real-time strategies essential element of retail rehaul: report

Value Retail promotional image Retailers must adapt to changing consumer preferences by adopting real-time retail strategies that deliver a more personalized shopping experience, according to a special report by Boston Retail Partners. Real-time strategies that use the latest technology to target the consumer and appeal to her unique taste will help retailers be more successful. Ultimately, the goal of these real-time strategies should be to establish an enjoyable multichannel experience

June 12, 2015 TRAVEL (MSM)

Q&A: Former NBA Superstar and Animal Advocate Yao Ming

When injuries cut short Yao Ming’s basketball career in 2011, he returned to China determined to put a stop to his homeland’s appetite for endangered animals. Now, as an ambassador for the international conservation organization WildAid, Yao has found a way to use his stature to help spread the word about the cruelties of wildlife poaching. In 2006, he persuaded his countrymen to give up the key ingredient in one

June 12, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Windows 10 makes it easy for apps to banish malware

Windows 10 users will be protected more than ever before thanks to a new feature that allows software developers to integrate all apps with any anti-malware programs on the computer in question. Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI), which was unveiled by Microsoft this week, allows apps to automatically send content over to any anti-malware program installed locally by the user and then be scanned without having to set up any extra