George Hahn

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George Hahn
Emotional Intelligence
An Adult’s Guide to Social Skills, for Those Who Were Never Taught
The New York Times - Eric Ravenscraft
Unlike topics like math or science, social skills are more of a “learn on the job” kind of skill. When you’re a child, you can learn how to manage conflict, make friends and navigate groups by doing it.
1 day ago
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Prefab Homes
Futuristic prefab home comes with AI assistant
Curbed - Liz Stinson
Tiny home makers all have a calling card. Whether it’s pay-as-you-go minimalism or maximum customer convenience, it helps to know what makes you stand out in the ever-growing micro home scene. Take Singapore
January 9
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Daniel Craig
From Daniel Craig to Rami Malek: The Best Dressed Men at the Golden Globes
Robb Report - Justin Fenner
From velvet jackets to unexpected accessories, here's what helped these stars stand out. With 2019’s holidays firmly in the rearview mirror, the first …
January 6
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Hospitality
The Gem of the French Riviera—For 150 Years
The Wall Street Journal. - Jay Cheshes
Luminaries in the worlds of fashion, film, music and art have long flocked to the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc as a summer retreat. On the eve of the establishment’s 150th year, regulars recount its evolution
Dec 4, 2019
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Opinion
How to Be Healthy, in Just 48 Words
The New York Times
Daytime television talk shows, popular podcasts and diet books on the New York Times best-seller list would have you believe that being healthy is complicated. You need to eat the latest superfood, buy
January 3
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Politics
A Unified Theory of the Trumps’ Creepy Aesthetic
newrepublic.com - David Roth
The bloodless exorbitance of the White House's Christmas stagecraft reveals a deeper truth about the presidential couple. From one day to the next, …
Dec 19, 2019
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Cities
These Are the 25 Best Small Cities to Live in, If You’re Ready to Leave the Big City
apartmenttherapy.com - Mia Nakaji Monnier
Small cities are often overlooked in favor of large ones—like Los Angeles instead of Santa Barbara or Tokyo instead of Kamakura. But smaller …
Dec 23, 2019
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Fashion (UK)
How The Vintage Watch Market Blew Up In The 2010s
Esquire - By Johnny Davis
Watch trends are subtle and slow-moving things – a glut of blue dials here, the occasional industry shift from steel to gold, then back to steel. But in the 2010s, a genuine sea change washed through industry,
Dec 23, 2019
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The View from Here – Air Mail
airmail.news
Paul Newman was a man of many parts: Oscar-winning actor, race-car driver, political activist, environmentalist, and philanthropist. But he used to …
Dec 21, 2019
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Bond Watch Fever
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If you heard a crack in the atmosphere earlier in the day, that was the collective sound of Bond and watch fanatics reacting to something new… The day …
Dec 5, 2019
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Vegan Dress Shoes? Maybe.
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I recently wrote a piece about my last leather jacket, submitting that, when it comes to going totally leather-free, I draw the line at dress shoes, …
Nov 30, 2019
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Less Leather
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I have this leather jacket I bought on sale in 1998 at Banana Republic for $89. It comes in handy in the 45°F – 60°F range, and I love wearing it. …
Oct 31, 2019
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The TWA Hotel Experience
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I don’t travel much. The main reason I don’t is that I hate being away from my dogs. But when I do travel, I’m a sucker for a good hotel. When I …
Nov 13, 2019
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This 670-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Is a Proper Two-Bedroom | Hunker
hunker.com - Kate Santos
Paris real estate is tricky — not only is the market expensive and competitive, but the property you land on will also probably be small and …
Nov 28, 2019
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The Zen of Weight Lifting
The New York Times - Brad Stulberg
One of my favorite movements at the gym is called a farmer’s carry. You hold a heavy weight — for me, around 95 pounds — in each hand and attempt to walk with a solid, upright posture for between 30 and
Nov 22, 2019
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Celluloid Style: The Talented Mr Ripley | The Rake
therake.com
Emulating the style of Tom or Dickie in the film is fairly straightforward: the styles are consistent and, because both are operating on small …
Jul 18, 2017
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The best and worst airlines for carry-on luggage
Quartz - Amanda Shendruk
Unfortunately (or not) for frequent travelers, there is no standardized carry-on bag size. What is allowed on one airline can be too big on another—or too heavy. Cabin baggage rules imposed by airlines
Nov 21, 2019
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Paul Stuart: New York's New Dandy | The Rake
therake.com
The initial vision, however - over seven decades ago - was very un-American. Paul Stuart never wanted to be the ‘biggest’ (like most stateside …
Nov 20, 2019
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How to Choose the Perfect Suit for Party Season
departures.com - Dobrina Zhekova
We asked the world’s first and only female Master Tailor. Gentlemen, holiday season is upon us which means your calendar will soon start to fill up …
Nov 7, 2019
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The City That Cycles With the Young, the Old, the Busy and the Dead
The New York Times - Peter S. Goodman
COPENHAGEN — By the standards operative on most of planet Earth, this is not an especially wonderful day for a bicycle ride. The temperature reads 42 degrees Fahrenheit, and a vengeful breeze forces damp
Nov 9, 2019
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How Savile Row Became The World’s Leading Tailoring Destination
apetogentleman.com - Josh Sims
The Japanese take their word for a suit, “sabburu”, from its name. Savile Row has come to be regarded as the epicentre of world-class tailoring. …
Oct 29, 2019
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The Fiction: The dress-down Friday
Financial Times - Sam Leith
“The times are changing – and we’re changing with them,” Hugo had said to the senior team not long after he took over as MD of the company. “We’re going to be the change we want to see in the world. Yeah?”
Nov 2, 2019
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Are Men Really Having A 'Friendship Crisis'?
HuffPost - Brittany Wong
It’s lonely being a dude, but it doesn't have to be. Growing up, James C., a 28-year-old who lives in California, had plenty of solid friendships. But sometime after high school, those once-strong bonds
Nov 6, 2019
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Gear to Make Room in a Tiny Kitchen
The New York Times - Michael Sullivan
Having lived in small apartments with kitchens measuring roughly 90 square feet or less for my entire adult life, I know how challenging the lack of work and storage space can be when you’re cooking. professionally
Oct 23, 2019
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The breakfast a gastroenterologist says is best for your gut health
Well+Good - by Emily Laurence
When it comes to eating for gut health, arguably no one knows better than gastroenterologists, who spend their days working with patients who are …
Oct 26, 2019
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Electric Toothbrush
Should I Be Using an Electric Toothbrush?
clevelandclinic.org - Family Health Team
Q: Do electric toothbrushes actually work better than regular toothbrushes? A: Overall, studies show that electric toothbrushes do a better job with …
Jul 19, 2019
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Not Your Father’s Masculinity
The New York Times
John Wayne, that repository of testosterone — now considered an illicit substance in many states — once played a character who said, “You have to be a man first, before you’re a gentleman.” Who knows exactly,
Oct 24, 2019
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Menswear
13 Deadly Menswear Mistakes You Need to Avoid | The Rake
therake.com
Christian Barker lays down the 13 sartorial commandments that should be written in stone... 13. Fasten Furious In addition to the facts of life, any …
Oct 16, 2019
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Design
Dear Apple and Google: It’s time to stop releasing a new phone every year
Fast Company - Mark Wilson
“I don’t think it’s sustainable. But currently, nobody wants to admit it.” You used to need a new smartphone every year or two. It’s hard to remember now, but upgrading to a new generation of phone once
Oct 14, 2019