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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Garbo patriarch set to double his money in four years on $40m spread
Tony Tartak, founder of waste removal giant Bingo Industries, and his wife Mary are selling one half of their whole floor in Crown Towers for more than $40 million, which could see the couple double their money in just a few years. The stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom has had a Rob Mills -redesign since the Barangaroo home was purchased off the plan, under Mary's name, with another lot on the same level for a combined $40 million in 2021. Lucky they kept it as two separate homes as it turns out it was not a bad investment. While they have no plans on moving from the building that they love, the size of the two units across the widest floor in the residential tower has become surplus to Tony and Mary's needs. It's not hard to see why. Spanning 420 square metres with majestic views over Sydney Harbour and beyond, the home, which offers house-sized proportions, packs a punch with two living rooms and two marble kitchens that have Sub Zero fridges, Wolf cooktops and ovens. It is selling through Steven Chen of The Agency and Luke Hayes of Colliers. Loading There have been a few apartments that have changed hands in the building with techie billionaire Robin Khuda and his wife Melea buying another pad between $20 million to $21 million from Carole Meers, the wife of former Sydney lord mayor, philanthropist and pub investor Nelson Meers AO, who passed away in 2022. Meanwhile, Ben Tilley, once right-hand man of James Packer, offloaded his apartment in the building too. It last had a price guide of $11 million. Bondi barristers
The Age
4 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Garbo patriarch set to double his money in four years on $40m spread
Tony Tartak, founder of waste removal giant Bingo Industries, and his wife Mary are selling one half of their whole floor in Crown Towers for more than $40 million, which could see the couple double their money in just a few years. The stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom has had a Rob Mills -redesign since the Barangaroo home was purchased off the plan, under Mary's name, with another lot on the same level for a combined $40 million in 2021. Lucky they kept it as two separate homes as it turns out it was not a bad investment. While they have no plans on moving from the building that they love, the size of the two units across the widest floor in the residential tower has become surplus to Tony and Mary's needs. It's not hard to see why. Spanning 420 square metres with majestic views over Sydney Harbour and beyond, the home, which offers house-sized proportions, packs a punch with two living rooms and two marble kitchens that have Sub Zero fridges, Wolf cooktops and ovens. It is selling through Steven Chen of The Agency and Luke Hayes of Colliers. Loading There have been a few apartments that have changed hands in the building with techie billionaire Robin Khuda and his wife Melea buying another pad between $20 million to $21 million from Carole Meers, the wife of former Sydney lord mayor, philanthropist and pub investor Nelson Meers AO, who passed away in 2022. Meanwhile, Ben Tilley, once right-hand man of James Packer, offloaded his apartment in the building too. It last had a price guide of $11 million. Bondi barristers
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
10 iconic webtoons that deserve their own anime now
Credits: YouTube by The Black Mastadonte Webtoons have exploded worldwide, and studios are racing to tap their built-in fanbases. LINE Webtoon's CEO even announced that 'at least 20 more anime series based on webtoons will be announced this year'. Many of these digital comics boast hundreds of millions or even billions of reads – yet some of the most popular titles in action, romance and fantasy still have no official anime. Here are 10 such fan-favorites (each with global followings and strong storytelling) that we believe deserve the animated treatment. 1. SubZero – Fantasy Romance This sweeping dragon-fantasy romance has been read over 375 million times on Webtoon. In SubZero , the last dragon princess Clove is forced into a political marriage with her enemy, Prince Kyro. The enemies-to-lovers plot is packed with magic, action and steamy tension – elements already praised by reviewers. As Oni Press editor Grace Scheipeter notes, SubZero combines 'dragons, love triangles, danger and magic' and is ideal for fans of Lore Olympus or A Court of Thorns and Roses . With its huge readership and lush artwork, SubZero has the visual spectacle and passionate fanbase to make a hit anime. 2. unOrdinary – Action u nOrdinary* is a high-school saga set in a superpowered world, and it's one of Webtoon's biggest hits. The series has 1.1 billion views and 5.7 million subscribers on Webtoon. It follows an ordinary teen in a school hierarchy of heroes and villains, with a dark secret that upends the status quo. Fans praise its blend of explosive powers and emotional depth. In tone it's like a darker My Hero Academia – exactly the kind of character-driven superhero story that could soar in anime form. The enormous global audience (on the order of billions of pageviews) shows how eager fans would be to see unOrdinary animated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이미지 영어에 대해서 40분만에 알려드립니다 스티븐영어 지금 시작하기 Undo 3. Weak Hero – Action/Drama A gritty school fight drama, Weak Hero has over 242 million reads and 1.6 million subscribers. It centers on Gray, a quiet new student who appears weak but quickly becomes a fearsome fighter against school bullies. The series is known for its tense, well-choreographed fight scenes and its themes of bullying and justice (a Netflix live-action drama has already made it a global trend). Its page counts demonstrate a strong following. With its raw action and emotional story, Weak Hero would translate well into a thrilling anime – bringing its intense fights and anti-bullying message to a wider audience. 4. Cursed Princess Club – Fantasy Comedy/Romance This charming fantasy series turns the 'princess curse' trope on its head. It follows Gwendolyn, a princess cursed with extreme ugliness despite her royal status, who seeks help from a mysterious club of misfits. Cursed Princess Club has 288 million views and 2.3 million subscribers, making it one of the platform's top fantasy romances. Its humor, heart and themes of self-acceptance have won fans worldwide. An anime adaptation could highlight the story's whimsical art and heartfelt humor, appealing to viewers who love fairy-tale magic and strong messages. In short, its proven popularity and upbeat tone make it a natural fit for animation. 5. The Boxer – Sports Drama A compelling sports drama, The Boxer is about a young boxing prodigy who seems defeated until a mysterious coach recognizes his talent. With 176 million reads and 1.7 million subscribers, it's already a Webtoon hit. The series is praised for its gritty, psychological take on boxing – exploring themes of talent, hard work and mindset. Given the popularity of boxing/anime crossovers ( Hajime no Ippo , etc.), an anime The Boxer could showcase high-intensity fight animation and emotional depth. Its built-in audience of millions proves there's demand to see these underdog boxing matches come to life on screen. 6. The Greatest Estate Developer – Fantasy Isekai This inventive isekai comedy follows an engineering student reincarnated into a fantasy world as a debt-ridden nobleman. On Webtoon it has 172.7 million views and 1.2 million subscribers. The hero uses his modern knowledge (and a giant hamster sidekick) to build machines and change destiny. Fans love its clever mix of everyday science and adventure. An anime could amplify its humor and world-building – mechanical contraptions and fantasy battles would play great in animation. Since isekai series like Dr. Stone have done well, Estate Developer 's unique twist and strong fanbase make it ripe for adaptation. 7. The Remarried Empress – Fantasy Romance One of Webtoon's most-read series, The Remarried Empress has over 2.6 billion reads. It's a sweeping palace drama about Navier, an empress whose husband leaves her for a slave, only for Navier to boldly ask to remarry another emperor. The story features political intrigue, romance and a strong heroine. (It's already a hit K-drama, but no anime adaptation has been announced .) With its epic scope and loyal global following, it's a perfect candidate for anime. The massive readership shows how invested fans are in Navier's journey, and animation could bring even more drama and spectacle to the story's stunning palace settings. 8. Not Even Bones – Dark Fantasy Thriller This gritty thriller has 147.5 million views and 1.9 million subscribers. It follows Nita, the teenage daughter of a monster-selling mortician, who helps her cruel mother sell supernatural body parts — until she must decide if she'll become the monster herself. The series is praised for its dark twists, gore and moral complexity. There's nothing quite like it in anime yet, and its popularity shows fans love its unique angle. An animated Not Even Bones would bring its horror-action to life – the dramatic fights and shocking turns would make it stand out in the anime landscape, just as the Webtoon did online. 9. Your Throne – Fantasy Drama This intense fantasy drama (also known as I Want To Be Queen ) has 181.1 million views and 1.9 million subscribers. It centers on Medea, a noblewoman who lost her throne and plots to reclaim it from her rival, the crown princess. The series is packed with palace intrigue, revenge and shifting loyalties, and its gothic art style is very striking. In just a few hundred chapters it's built a huge following. Anime fans could enjoy its melodrama and strategizing – think of it as a dark Cinderella story with swords. With that many readers, an anime would satisfy a major fan demand for more cinematic storytelling of Medea's revenge saga. 10. Midnight Poppy Land – Romantic Thriller Blending romance and suspense, Midnight Poppy Land has 261.6 million reads and 2.6 million subscribers. It tells the story of a book editor whose life becomes entangled with a young mafia boss and his bodyguard after she stumbles on a murder. The series offers a sexy enemies-to-lovers plot and a noir atmosphere. Its popularity reflects how well fans react to the mix of love and danger. In anime form, viewers could immerse themselves in the city's underworld and the chemistry between characters. Given its thriller vibes and strong fanbase, Midnight Poppy Land would attract both romance and action lovers if animated. Conclusion: These ten Webtoons span action, romance and fantasy, but they share one thing: massive global fanbases and rich stories that beg for animation. From superheroes and martial-arts fights to royal intrigue and supernatural romance, each series has all the ingredients for a hit anime – compelling characters, stunning visuals, and proven popularity. With studios eagerly seeking new IPs from Webtoon, it's only a matter of time before some of these beloved titles get their anime break. Fans around the world will certainly be cheering for these series to make the jump from digital comic to animated series – and when they do, their existing readerships guarantee an eager audience. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
The Energy Star Program May Go Away. Who Could Preserve It?
There's a good chance you're part of the nearly 90 percent of American households that are aware of the Energy Star label that shows up on home appliances when you're shopping for a new dishwasher or refrigerator. It's a useful seal of approval, a signal of outsize efficiency and the lower utility bills that you'll pay over time. And now it's in jeopardy thanks to the Trump administration's desire to make cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency and eliminate the agency's division that oversees the Energy Star program. When the news emerged last week that there might soon be no more stickers on all sorts of appliances — from air-conditioning units to washing machines — one solution seemed obvious: The companies could pledge to set up their own version of the program, using independent third parties to assess their wares. Simple, right? But none of the major appliance manufacturers that I approached would promise to do that. Many — including Frigidaire, Samsung and Sub-Zero — didn't even respond to the multiple requests I made for comment. Energy Star is a big deal, if you believe the E.P.A. According to a document on its website, the program has contributed to $500 billion — billion, with a 'b' — in household and business energy savings since its 1992 launch. Appliance manufacturers do not want Energy Star, in which participation is voluntary, to go away. They said as much in a March letter to the E.P.A., when they sensed that cuts might be coming. But they don't see the end of government support for the program to be a settled matter. A spokesman for Bosch's home appliance group described the goings-on as 'pending,' while an LG representative said any discussion of how it might promote superior efficiency to consumers in the future was premature. Even if the E.P.A. does not reverse itself, the Department of Energy — which sets minimum efficiency standards for the home appliance industry — could step in to oversee Energy Star. The department did not respond to requests for comment on whether it would commit to doing so. You can imagine the other conversations going on behind the scenes at each company that relies on the Energy Star label and its blessings. Would it create consumer good will to be one of the first companies in this industry (or any competitive one) to stand up and say the cuts at the E.P.A. are absurd, given how useful Energy Star is? Sure. But would consumers, who don't buy big appliances often, even remember who spoke up first? Probably not. Moreover, this is an environment where silence can pay real dividends. President Trump ran on a platform of using his office to punish people he doesn't like. Yes, any one company — or all of them together — could vow to restart Energy Star if necessary. Being defiant about it, however, just makes you vulnerable to a tariff, an executive order or who knows what. And that goes doubly for reasonable people at the Department of Energy who might otherwise publicly and immediately announce their intention to step in to save the program. All of that can look like cowardice, but it's probably just prudence if you are steadfast in your commitment to preserving the program or something like it. Steven Nadel, executive director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a nonprofit research group, raised his own objection to an industry-sponsored Energy Star replacement: It might not be credible. 'One of the reasons it is so popular is that people see the government as an unbiased source of information,' he said. But would there be at least some benefit if different trade groups stepped in to maintain Energy Star? Almost certainly, even if they have to spend some money to do it. There is a world in which someone in the Trump administration wakes up to the sheer lack of logic here. If a regulated industry wants its customers to save another $500 billion in the coming years by using less energy (and to pollute less as a side effect), then maintain the federal testing and rewards system that facilitates it. One way or another, we're about to find out whether we get to live in such a world.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
It's almost ice cream season. New spring flavors coming to Sub Zero Ice Cream. See list
Before you know it, the warm weather will be settling over Massachusetts, and we all know what that means. It's time for ice cream. And Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, which has locations in Massachusetts, will be offering some new flavors for this spring and summer. Sub Zero is unique because it makes its ice cream by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. "Drawn to the idea of 'customizable food,' Jerry and Naomi Hancock wanted to apply this to desserts," the Sub Zero website stated. "With a background in chemistry, Jerry went to work to develop a method to freeze ice cream using nothing other than liquid nitrogen. Finding success, and a pretty cool way to make a delicious and customizable treat, Jerry and Naomi opened their first Sub Zero Ice Cream in 2004." Here's more about Sub Zero and its new flavors of ice cream. They include: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Lemon Cheesecake Coconut Ube There are locations in Ashland and Worcester. People can also head north to New Hampshire, where there are locations in Nashua and Manchester. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: New spring flavors coming to Sub Zero Ice Cream. Here's what they are
