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Axios
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Harumi Sushi and the flavor of a changing city
In many ways, the rebrand of Harumi Sushi from a modest joint with worn booths and long waits to a sleek, expansive space bustling with well-dressed youths is emblematic of the glow-up downtown Phoenix has had over the last decade-plus. State of play: A longtime Phoenician, I moved to Texas nearly three years ago, and on a recent visit, was ecstatic to visit one of my favorite Valley spots in its new, modern digs. The sushi at Harumi was just as fresh as I remember, and they still use their signature purple rice, said to be rich in antioxidants and nutrients. Best bites: We tried a smattering of menu items: The Hamachi sashimi ($16) was pillowy soft and full of flavor. The Ama Ebi Nigiri ($10) was delightfully sweet. We also had the salmon nigiri ($9) and the trio sampler ($22), tasting the Arizona (shrimp tempura, crab salad, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber), Las Vegas (salmon, cream cheese, crab salad and avocado, tempura-fried) and shrimp tempura rolls. Plus: They have fancy cocktails now! The Café Society ($18), Harumi's take on the espresso martini, is nutty and super smooth yet also pretty strong. The Lucky Cat ($16) felt like a creative take on a margarita, which you can't go wrong with.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fine Ancient Art
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. LONDON, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Art Auctions is proud to announce a landmark sale. Fine Ancient Art – Shipwrecked Phoenician Treasures, taking place on 7th June 2025 at 15:00 GMT. From the depths of the ancient Mediterranean to today's refined collections, this exceptional auction offers a thoughtful introduction to the Phoenicians — seafarers who played a role in trade and cultural exchange across the ancient world. This highly anticipated sale features artifacts recovered from a long-lost shipwreck. Each piece tells a story — not only of their journey, but also of the craftsmanship and cultural influences reflected throughout the sale. Made using early mould-making techniques, they illustrate the artistic practices of the Phoenicians and their interaction with neighbouring cultures, including those of Egypt and Greece. These were not everyday items. They were devotional offerings, placed in sanctuaries and temples, where flickering oil lamps cast shadows on sacred walls. Rich in iconography and steeped in meaning, these artifacts once served as powerful symbols of faith, ritual, and maritime connection in the ancient Mediterranean. The collection has been previously published and exhibited, reflecting its historical interest and well-documented provenance. Each artifact has been preserved for over two thousand years, providing insight into aspects of spiritual and artistic life in the ancient Phoenician world. A scholarly, illustrated publication will accompany each lot, offering useful context for collectors, historians, and researchers. Some notable highlights are: Lot 5: PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA TRITON HYBRID FIGURE WITH FISH TAILLot 9: PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA STANDING MALE FIGURE IN A POSE OF PRAYER OR BLESSING - TL TESTEDLot 11: PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A MEDIUM-SIZED BOAT WITH CREWLot 15: PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA GROUP WITH BIRTH SCENE For further insight into the collection, watch our ancient art expert Alessandro Neri discuss the significance of these remarkable pieces: Watch on YouTube This auction offers a rare opportunity to connect with a collection shaped by a remarkable journey — from shipwreck and rediscovery to the possibility of new ownership. These objects once travelled across the ancient seas for ancient rituals and faith and now stand ready to be part of modern collections. Payments will be accepted in USD, GBP, and EUR. All items will ship from Spain and are supported by export licenses in full compliance with international cultural heritage regulations. Apollo Art Auctions will handle the entire process, ensuring a smooth and transparent experience for all buyers. Please allow up to six weeks for licensing and more information, to book a viewing, or to register to bid:enquiries@ | +44 7424 994167Explore the catalogue and register online at: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
L'Orient-Le Jour
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
The artistic women of Beirut, Hend Sabri's UN exit and film galore in Lebanon
With spring in full bloom and the cultural calendar equally bursting in abundance, I'm itching to get outside this weekend. The only problem is figuring out how to be everywhere at once. Part of me is longing to be outdoors, basking in the sun and the scent of jasmine, but at the same time, I'm finding the season's lineup of films and exhibitions just as alluring. With the help of the following articles, I'm plotting a weekend that includes a little bit of both. I hope you manage the same. Four female Lebanese artists to watch Three female painters and one photographer are taking the art scene by storm this spring in Beirut. They are reimagining the Phoenician princess of Sour, fusing Lebanese and Japanese abstraction, painting nostalgic village life and capturing women at the all-too familiar crossroads — to stay or leave Lebanon? From canvas to screen, women are also taking the spotlight at the 8th Beirut Women Film Festival, which, this year, is bigger and more encompassing than ever. Rana Najjar sat down with founder and director Sam Lahoud to understand how the event advocates for a film world committed to women. This year's event has also brought none other than Egyptian-Tunisian actress Hend Sabri, this year's festival honoree, to town. Karl Richa caught up with the icon between screenings, red carpets and her departure from her position as U.N. ambassador. Who needs a euro-summer when you have euro-film-spring If the festival has opened the floodgates of your cinematic appetite, you're in luck. The European Film Festival is also kicking off this week at Beirut's Metropolis Cinema. We've got more info on the event and our top picks for your movie marathon. For the bookworms of Beirut It really is the season of cultural festivals! Last weekend, Yara Malka captured the literary bliss of her spring morning spent wandering around this year's Souk al-Kotob festival, guiding us through the stalls of eclectic wares infused with the smell of ground coffee and freshly printed pages. A Thousand and One Nights like you've never seen before To finish with a bang, the Caracalla Dance Theatre returns this month with a high-octane take on 'One Thousand and One Nights,' where classical choreography meets dabkeh, vivid silks billow on stage and the folkloric spirit of Baalbeck is brought back to life in dramatic color.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
This Culture's Linguistic Fingerprints Are Everywhere—But Scientists Can't Find Their DNA
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It was previously believed that the Levantine DNA of the Phoenicians spread as far as their famous alphabet, which influenced quite a few languages. DNA analysis of individuals buried in what used to be Phoenician outposts in southern Europe showed Greek and Sicilian DNA instead of Middle Eastern DNA. While the founders of these outposts were probably Phoenician, a constant flow of Sicilians and Greeks created a different DNA profile. If it wasn't for the Phoenician alphabet, you probably wouldn't be reading this right now—but the DNA of these vanished Levantine people didn't reach nearly as far as their cultural and linguistic influence did. The Phoenicians appeared in what is now Lebanon around 3,000 years ago, and were descendants of the Canaanites (of biblical fame). Gold, silver, copper, and tin were exchanged as they traveled trade routes along the Mediterranean and established hundreds of colonies. Until now, they were thought to be genetically related to the Punic people, who emerged from Phoenician outposts along coastal regions of southern Europe. That would have meant Punic people had Middle Eastern ancestry. This was what population geneticist Harald Ringbauer and his research team expected to see when they analyzed ancient DNA from the bones of some 210 individuals that had been unearthed from sites in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. However, most Punic genomes showed no Middle Eastern ancestry at all—instead, they were closest in genetic makeup to ancient Greeks and Sicilians. These genomes were also highly diverse, and did not always reflect the genes of other local populations. Even the name 'Phoenician' is derived from the ancient Greek phoinix—a possible reference to purple dye, which was a luxury in ancient times. Phoenicians actually called themselves 'Kena'ani.' '[Punic people] derived most of their ancestry from a genetic profile similar to that of Sicily and the Aegean,' the researchers said in a study recently published in the journal Nature. 'Much of the remaining ancestry originated from North Africa, reflecting the growing influence of Carthage.' Carthage, whose ruins still stand in Tunisia, rose as a trading empire around 500 B.C. Any North African DNA in Punic people from Europe can be explained by Carthaginian migrations through the trade routes, but not much of it was found in samples from the European sites—or even those from Carthage. Individuals from different regions were found to vary highly in their genetic makeup, with similar variations seen in Sicily, North Africa, Sardinia, and Iberia. Ringbauer thinks that the Punic populations in such disparate locations could only be genetically linked because of shared ancestry. Some individuals were actually found to be related despite having died on different continents—for example, one person in Sicily has a second cousin buried in North Africa. Before seafaring Punic traders, there was much higher genetic disparity between the peoples of Sicily and North Africa, but sailing across the Mediterranean and stopping at different outposts made journeying to far-flung regions possible for people with similar genetic profiles. When the researchers studied a tomb in the coastal district of Villaricos, Cuevas de Almanzora, Spain, became a window into Punic culture. DNA extracted from one tomb told the story of a family with Sicilian and Aegean ancestry. Buried with the deceased were painted ostrich eggs—symbolic of resurrection and eternal life. There was also an ivory plaque that appeared to be carved in the Ionian style more associated with Greece, but this did not necessarily mean that its Punic craftsman had adopted Greek culture. Phoenicians were ivory workers in their own right. Ringbauer and his team have a hypothetical answer as to why the culture of the Phoenicians spread without taking their DNA with it. Phoenician settlements might have been founded by Levantine people, but they likely experienced a continuous influx of Greek and Sicilian migrants. Generations later, genes from the original founders would not be detectable, despite the culture staying alive. The DNA of the individuals studied has already degraded for thousands of years. Before 600 B.C., Punic people cremated their dead, so genetic information from before then has been lost to time. Maybe the genetics of Phoenicians did not live on in Europe, but the Phoenician influence on the Greek and Latin alphabets did, and aspects of those two languages have since been incorporated into English. If only they knew their greatest legacy would not be genetic. You Might Also Like The Do's and Don'ts of Using Painter's Tape The Best Portable BBQ Grills for Cooking Anywhere Can a Smart Watch Prolong Your Life?
Mint
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Five years after he escaped in a crate, fugitive Carlos Ghosn is teaching business strategy
KASLIK, Lebanon—It's been five years since Carlos Ghosn escaped from Japan to Lebanon, accused of siphoning off millions of dollars from the car companies he ran, Nissan and Renault. He wakes up every morning at 5:30 a.m. His wife, Carole, wakes up later, and the two walk the beach with their golden retriever, Melqart—named for a Phoenician god who symbolized life and death—or exercise with a personal trainer in the $20 million pink mansion that Nissan claims is owned by the company. Other days, Ghosn takes out his 120-foot yacht, which Nissan also claims, though he never leaves Lebanese waters. With Lebanese, French and Brazilian passports, Ghosn once described himself as a citizen of the globe. But after fleeing from Japan by hiding in an audio-equipment box on a private jet, he remains an international fugitive and is stuck in Lebanon, hemmed in by arrest warrants issued by French and Japanese prosecutors. We met recently at a Lebanese university where Ghosn runs an executive-leadership program, and his aides handed out paper cups of espresso with the phrase, 'Coffee increases happiness," while his bodyguards kept watch outside. A university colleague had stressed the need to arrive 30 minutes early, as Ghosn is always punctual. Ever the corporate executive, he wore a blue suit, with a shirt and a sweater, his hair graying gracefully for a 71-year-old. 'The ladies are taking care of you?" Ghosn asked as we sat down, still accustomed to the personal-assistant trappings of an international CEO. No longer running a car empire, Ghosn explained that he has more time to read, and was currently halfway through the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Trust," about a Wall Street titan who attempts to recast what he perceives to be a false narrative about his life. He's also an investor in a winery that produces red and white blends, with vineyards dotted across the mountains of Lebanon. Ghosn has worked, without a salary, for almost five years on the executive leadership programs for entrepreneurs at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, which is about 30 minutes north of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. For the first program, named 'Business Strategies and Performance with Carlos Ghosn," he roped in former associates from the business world to help provide lectures. These included Daimler's Dieter Zetsche and Thierry Bolloré, the former chief executive of both Renault and Jaguar Land Rover. The program initially cost $10,000 for Lebanese attendees and $20,000 for foreigners, with the proceeds going to the university. It was eventually perceived as too elitist, Ghosn said, and has since evolved into the less expensive, three-day 'Strategic and Crisis Management Bootcamp with Carlos Ghosn" for midlevel managers largely from Lebanon. About 64 people are signed up for next month's program. Some students recognized the international fugitive as he walked around campus. 'Carlos, you're the best," one called out as they crossed paths on the stairs. 'I feel good, because people consider that I'm a victim," Ghosn said. French and Japanese prosecutors accuse Ghosn of underreporting compensation and orchestrating a complex flow of money between Nissan, Renault and a Middle East car dealer to line his own pocket. Ghosn denies any wrongdoing, arguing a cadre of Nissan employees worked to oust him as he fought to keep alive an alliance between the carmaker and Renault. He has said he faced a drawn-out Japanese legal process and a near-perfect conviction rate, leaving him with no option but to flee Japan in December 2019. Japanese and French prosecutors issued warrants for Ghosn's arrest. But Lebanon—where Ghosn spent much of his childhood—doesn't extradite its citizens, and Ghosn was left safely beyond reach in the Mediterranean state. There was collateral damage, however. A former U.S. green beret, Michael Taylor, and his son, Peter Taylor, who helped Ghosn escape were extradited from the U.S., and both spent 20 months in Japanese prison for helping Ghosn escape. Ghosn's wife, an American citizen, can't leave Lebanon, facing an Interpol 'red notice" over allegations she gave false testimony in Japan related to his case. Ghosn said her only chance is that the Trump administration leans on Japan to rescind the notice, which he believes is inhumanely blocking his wife's travel over a misdemeanor offense. 'My wife is a prisoner for a very simple reason, because she's my wife," he said. The White House directed queries to the State Department, which declined to comment. Ghosn's cross-border legal troubles haven't clipped his enthusiasm for an interconnected world. Despite the recent volatility in markets, he was optimistic about the direction of the global economy. Trump's tariffs, in his view, are just an attempt to redress the lopsided trade balance between the U.S. and other countries, particularly China, but don't represent the end of globalization. 'Thinking today that this is the end of globalization, frankly, is a joke," Ghosn said, a day after the Trump White House had introduced a new tariff regime that was roiling markets. 'On the contrary, people want to know what's going on everywhere," Ghosn said. 'They are influenced by different cultures." The irony of that message isn't lost on Ghosn, who acknowledges he isn't seeing much of the world himself. Born in Brazil, Ghosn moved to Lebanon when he was a young child and was largely raised by his mother, after his father was jailed in connection with the murder of a priest. He excelled at school before moving to study in Paris. After graduating, he went to work at Michelin and then Renault, developing a reputation for turning around operations. As an executive at Renault, he helped shape an alliance with Nissan in 1999, pioneering trans-contentinental partnership and led both companies for more than a decade. He says the carmakers' divergence since his departure has contributed to Nissan's growing financial difficulties. Nissan 'is begging for some financial help," Ghosn said, 'and Renault is back to what it was before 1999, it's a small European company." Renault declined to comment and Nissan didn't respond to requests for comment. French prosecutors are preparing to put Ghosn on trial. While Japan does not allow trials in absentia, France does—though Ghosn has not ruled out the possibility of attending in person. Ghosn said that he'd previously asked to travel to Brazil to see his mother, who he said has Alzheimer's disease, but Lebanese authorities denied his request because of the international arrest warrants under his name. 'If you spend your next 10 years only fighting these battles and raging about it, you've lost 10 years of your life," he said. Write to Rory Jones at
