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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Blue watches are back – in fresh shades, materials and textures: here's our rundown of the models that matter most from Rolex, Chanel, Vacheron Constantin, Parmigiani Fleurier, Hermès and Dior
If one thing stood out at Watches and Wonders 2025 , it was the return of blue. While the colour has long been a favourite in horology, this year's releases showed how brands are pushing the palette further, delivering unexpected textures, materials and finishes – from icy platinum to matte ceramic and pearly lacquer. Rolex's most talked-about launch, the new Land-Dweller, may have made headlines for its technical leap – the brand-new calibre 7135 and patented Dynapulse escapement – but aesthetically, all eyes were on the ice blue dial of ref. 127336. Reserved for platinum models, this signature hue now appears with a honeycomb pattern and satin finish, giving the brand's first all-new line since the Sky-Dweller in 2012 a dressier edge. The watchmaker also unveiled a blue-dial version of the Oyster Perpetual, available in case sizes ranging from 28mm to 41mm. Close-up of the ice blue dial of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller 40. Photo: Handout Advertisement The Zenith G.F.J. was close behind as a collector's favourite. Released to celebrate the brand's 160th anniversary and to honour founder Georges Favre-Jacot, the 39mm limited edition features a lapis lazuli dial with a mother-of-pearl centre seconds sub-dial and a platinum case with a bracelet engraved in a brick motif. Its movement, the calibre 135, dominated observatory accuracy competitions in the 1950s and now returns with modern upgrades, including a 72-hour power reserve. 'Blue has always been a defining element of Zenith's identity, symbolising our connection to the sky and the pioneering spirit that has driven us for 160 years,' says CEO Benoit de Clerck. To celebrate that legacy, the brand also launched a trio of bright blue ceramic chronographs: the Chronomaster Sport, Defy Skyline Chronograph and Pilot Big Date Flyback. 'More than a tribute to our heritage, these timepieces embody the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship that continue to shape the future of our maison. We are proud to celebrate this anniversary with such a bold and meaningful creation,' he adds. Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantième Perpétuel in platinum. Photo: Handout From deep blue lapis to sky tones, Parmigiani Fleurier's latest release explored the palette's softer side. The Toric Quantième Perpétuel in Morning Blue leans into understatement with a beautifully hand-grained dial in a pale, powdery blue. The 40.6mm case is framed by the Toric's signature knurled bezel, sculpted in platinum, with a clean coaxial calendar layout. Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS in platinum. Photo: Handout Chopard also refined its approach to blue. The new Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS, housed in platinum with an ultra-slim 8mm profile, features what the brand calls its Shades of Ice dial – a textured radial pattern inspired by an eagle's iris, rendered in glacial blue. The CS (Central Seconds) model features a bold arrow-tipped central seconds hand and baton indices. The movement – a COSC-certified, Poinçon de Genève-stamped calibre 96.42-L – is powered by a platinum micro-rotor and is visible through the sapphire caseback. Chanel J12 Bleu X-Ray. Photo: Handout
Wall Street Journal
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Will Democratic Governors Choose the Kids Over Campaign Cash?
Regarding 'Democrats' School Choice Dilemma' (July 14): Michael J. Petrilli's argument—that it is a 'tough dilemma' for Democratic governors whether or not to opt-in to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's school-choice program—is scary. If blue states embrace it, the reconciliation act would provide scholarships that are popular within black and Hispanic communities, that provide low-income children access to a safe and quality education, and that don't cost states a penny. This is only a hard thing to say yes to if governors prioritize pleasing teachers' unions that provide them political contributions above securing low-income children a good education. Shamefully, the Democratic Party seems to only oppose more domestic spending when it comes to educating children in ways that displease labor leaders.
Buzz Feed
25-06-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Fun Facts Everyone Believes That Are Actually False
You know those "fun facts" we all know and that somehow make it into every dinner party or trivia night? Turns out, sometimes they are totally wrong, but that hasn't stopped people from repeating them like gospel. Mainly because a lot of us have heard them throughout our lives and tend to take them at face value. Recently, redditor ColdAntique291 was curious about those "facts" when they asked: "What's a super common 'fun fact' that everyone keeps repeating but is actually false?" The thread got over a 1K responses. Below are the top and most often repeated "fun facts" that were actually a big lie: "That bats are blind. They hunt by echolocation, but they can actually see quite well." —blue_eyed_magic"It gets better: only about 1/3 of all bat species can use echolocation. Others just look where they're going."—rkaw92 "That we only use 10% or 30% of our brain capacity. This is nonsense. We use 100%." —abraxasnl"You're correct. Our brains are being used to maintain the body's functioning, and there is not a secret hidden 90% we can use unless we want organ failure, I suppose."—maruhchan "That you swallow eight spiders a year in your sleep. And that it takes seven years for gum to be digested." —Special_Discipline94"Wouldn't the spiders get stuck in the gum? 🤣"—One-Bodybuilder309 "Not exactly a 'fun fact,' but 'Let them eat cake.' It's attributed to Marie Antoinette, but she never actually said it." —Minibearden "I was told my entire life that cracking your knuckles is bad for you and causes arthritis. This is not true." —Forward_Age6247"I actually believed it, up until i read your comment. And I'm 54 lol"—CHICKADEE7dee "Sorry, but you can't see the Great Wall of China from orbit." —disturbednadir "If you make a face, it will stay that way. It absolutely does not, Mom." —ExxxemplaryVegitable "That the tongue has different taste zones, they taught us in school, ffs." —simonko1"They hadn't even identified 'umami' as the fifth taste when I was in school."—jack-jackattack "Napoleon wasn't short; he was actually above average height for his time." —clemoh"Britain's propaganda just made him that way to make fun of the French. He also wasn't actually French, he was Corsican."—squid_ward_16 "People say your hair grows back thicker if you shave. Absolute twaddle." —Botheuk "The idea that local honey can treat or cure seasonal allergies. Not true, never been true, people repeat it anyway." —chemicalysmic "That blood is blue inside your body until it touches air. Your blood is still red in your body, just darker." —wowza6969420"As if there's no oxygen in your blood while it's in your body."—OriginalKriWolf "The Jonestown Massacre: they drank Flavor Aid, not Kool Aid, but as everyone repeatedly says, 'Drank the Kool Aid.'" —Ned_Braden1 "Turning the inside car light will get you pulled over by the cops." —Available_Ad2852"Parents myth, lol"—airb00st1 "Dog year = seven human years. Not true! Sincerely, someone who works in veterinary." —Fun-Engineering7877 "Dogs are pack animals. They are not. They are social animals. The person who coined that term of them being pack animals, the same exact person responsible for that myth, is the person who completely 180'd when he realised his studies were extremely flawed, and upon review re-published to correct his mistake, but nobody paid any the fact that if you research yourself what pack animals actually do and the behaviours they engage in, none of it aligns with dog behaviour. 🤦" —No-Wolverine296 "You lose most of your body heat from the top of your head." —Boglikeinit"In the military, during training, I heard 'keep your head cold and your feet warm.'"—Ilirot "Sweating like a pig. Pigs do not have sweat glands, which is why they wallow in the mud to keep cool. Horses, on the other hand, sweat profusely." —MoreQuiet3094 "That you can catch a cold from being outside in cold weather. A cold is a viral infection. You're more likely to catch one inside from being in close proximity to people." —Turdwienerton "Everyone believes that the captain of a ship can perform weddings. It was even referenced in an episode of The Office once, but it's not true." —-Brother-Seamus-"Well, they can perform one, but the marriage won't be legal."—PlanetLandon And lastly, "Sugar makes kids hyper." —Bulky_Algae6110"Sugar doesn't actually make you hyper; it just makes you tired."—squid_ward_16 You can read the original thread on Reddit.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Edmonton Oilers up 3-1 in Western Conference Final after another win at home
The Edmonton Oilers will head to Dallas for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final with a 3-1 series lead. Tuesday night's game at Rogers Place saw the blue and orange win 4-1 against the to come...
Edmonton Journal
16-05-2025
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Growing Things: Getting to know heirloom cherry tomatoes
Article content Q: A neighbour of mine is selling cherry-sized tomato seedlings she started. She has an incredible variety of colours, and most I've never heard of: chocolate, white, yellow pear, indigo rose, sunrise and purple bumblebees, and a blue Smurf. Are these new varieties being developed, or are they just rare? And do they all grow as hanging plants, or do some grow upright like the larger varieties? Appreciate the expertise. Article content A: Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties of tomatoes that have been passed down through generations, often for over 50 years. Blue Smurf, Yellow Pear, Indigo Rose, Sunrise Bumblebee, and Purple Bumblebee are just a few examples. • Dancing with Smurfs is the variety I think you mean. It is the strangest tomato I've ever seen with dusky blue-to-purple skins and petite size. This variety is relatively new but bred from heirloom stock. These tomatoes are produced on indeterminate vines, meaning they will continue growing and producing throughout the season. They have a slightly upright habit early on but quickly sprawl unless supported. Trellising or staking helps maximize yield and keep the fruits cleaner. • Yellow Pear, is a classic heirloom known for its bright yellow, teardrop-shaped fruit. Dating back to the 1800s, this variety grows vigorously on indeterminate plants that can easily reach two meters or more. Yellow Pear tomatoes are mild and slightly sweet, perfect for fresh eating or pickling. They definitely benefit from caging or staking, as their sprawling nature can quickly overtake a garden bed without some support. Article content Article content • Indigo Rose is a deep purple, almost black fruit with a bright red interior when ripe. This tomato was bred with natural anthocyanins (the same antioxidants found in blueberries), giving it that striking colour. Indigo Rose plants are indeterminate and upright but have a more manageable growth habit compared to some sprawling heirlooms. A sturdy stake or cage will keep them productive and easier to harvest. • The Sunrise Bumblebee is known for its smal,l round fruits that are streaked in gold and pink. Sweet, juicy, and complex in flavour, Sunrise Bumblebee thrives on robust indeterminate plants that can sprawl extensively without training. Like the others, these benefit from vertical support, whether by cages or a trellis system. • Purple Bumblebee tomatoes round out my examples. Slightly larger than a standard cherry tomato, these fruits have a dusky pink to purple base with green striping. Like their Sunrise cousin, Purple Bumblebee tomatoes grow on indeterminate vines that prefer sprawling if left to their own devices. Trellising not only conserves garden space but also improves air circulation, reducing the risk of disease. Article content So, are all these heirloom cherry tomatoes hanging plants? Not exactly. While none are truly compact or 'bush' varieties (those would be determinate types), they do have different degrees of uprightness. All five are indeterminate growers, meaning they need continuous pruning and support to keep them productive and manageable. Without support, they'll sprawl along the ground, which can lead to lower yields and greater susceptibility to pests and rot. If you're planning to grow these beautiful varieties, invest in some strong cages, tall stakes, or a good trellis system. While some of the local suppliers may carry some of these varieties you can look online too at places like The Incredible Seed Co. Or Rainbow Seeds both of which are Canadian companies. Every week, Growing Things Outdoors runs online at or, if you prefer an epaper format, Latest National Stories
