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New York Post
4 minutes ago
- New York Post
Daniel Silva's new spy thriller came together in just six months: ‘I work all day, every day, seven days a week'
Another summer reading op Award-winning Daniel Silva: 'My new book 'An Inside Job' is my 28th. Each hit the best-seller list. I'm now in airports and hotel rooms publicizing it.' Translated into 30 languages, this latest in his international Gabriel Allon spy series is about the Vatican robbery of a papal masterpiece. Silva: 'HarperCollins' schedule is only six months to write. To survive I do similar things constantly. Same clothes, sleep three hours, up early because my head's working. I work all day, every day, seven days a week. My phone's in a different room, the Internet's ignored, distractions are cut. I focus. I stay at it all the time to get it done. The cover of Silva's new book 'An Inside Jobs.' 'While writing I couldn't even see the ending because of the story's major twists. Otherwise, I just can't pull it off. Harper's provides private editing so even typos don't slip through. It's only six months to write a book a year. Very short time. My Gabriel Allon character is a Venice-based art restorer. This one was inspired by a recent financial scandal at the Vatican. The real story is a cardinal was once on trial, first ever, before a Vatican tribunal. Embezzlement. Real estate deal gone bad. The Vatican lost hundreds of millions of euros. 'I borrowed that incident, added a Leonardo da Vinci stolen painting and turned it into an inside job. To write this I even had to learn to paint like da Vinci.' Born in Kalamazoo, Mich., educated in California, worked in Washington at CNN, wrote his first book in secret, is married to journalist Jamie Gangel. So Silva's opinion on guns? 'Don't like them. We have too many of them. This country has more guns than people.' Paint the town dread Agreed that America can never be destroyed by its Instant Geniuses. But New York — the greatest smartest toughest richest chunk of land on the planet — is hobbling. Also aging. Our whole city has athlete's foot. Bridges not bridging, rivers overflowing, forest fires, airplanes crashing, torrential rains, crushing heat, big-time poverty, school system busted, medical system busted, haters, demonstrators, shops closing, prices rising, people moving, trains fearsome, food expensive, cops quitting, politicians fighting, senators like New Jersey's in prison, traffic impassable — but, listen, all's not bad. Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters We've got bicycles, delivery guys, scaffolds, restaurateurs on coke, three mayoral maybes who nobody adores. Also crime, high cost of living, public housing, killing us taxes, filth, homelessness, dicey safety, ants, rats, pollution, double parking — and a 33-year-old semi-commie (my bras are older) looking to run it all. Also — worse than a week-old bagel — Stephen Colbert gone poop. Even the Statue of Liberty needs a hanky. Me bitching and moaning — but where else is there to go? South Dakota? After a week trying to find it, what have you got? Prairies and skybeans. That's not in New York, kids, not in New York.
Hypebeast
28 minutes ago
- Hypebeast
Dangbei Introduces the 'N2 mini' Portable Projector
Dangbeihas been making waves in theprojectorspace for a while now, having launched the world's first officially Netflix-licensed 4K laser projectorlast year. More recently, the brand introduced theDangbei N2 mini– a portable projector that sits on the opposite end of the spectrum from its flagshipMars Pro 2, both in terms of size and price – adding an accessibly priced yet feature-rich option to its growing lineup. TheDangbei N2 miniis one of the brand's smallest projectors, weighing just under 3.8 pounds and standing about 9.5-inches tall. Yet despite its compact size, it packs a surprising amount of features and functionality, including Dangbei's proprietary, AI-poweredInstanProtechnology – the same that's found in its larger and more expensive models. Unlike Dangbei's other models, though, the N2 Mini runs on a Linux-based smart operating system rather than Google's Android TV. One likely reason for this is to avoid Google's costly licensing fees – a decision presumably to help keep the projector's price accessible. It's worth noting, however, that this doesn't come at the expense of features or functionality. Despite its simple interface, the Linux-based operating system (OS) is both easy to use and visually appealing, and it comes preloaded with officially licensed apps including Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. These apps can also be launched with a single click, thanks to dedicated buttons on the projector's remote, and Dangbei says there are over 300 additional apps available to download onto the device – though, naturally, these don't have their own dedicated buttons on the remote. The main body of theN2 mini– the actual projector – sits on a stand that doubles up as a gimbal and offer users 190° of built-in tilt options – including ceiling projection. Simplicity is a recurring theme with the N2 and the gimbal is operated by gently pushing in the preferred direction; there's no locking mechanism, it it simply holds itself in place. TheDangbei N2 miniprojects native 1080p visuals in sizes between 40 and 120-inches, and features 200 lumens of maximum brightness. While this doesn't sound very bright on paper, it performs surprisingly well in daylight and excels in smaller rooms with lower light – think evenings and spaces with drawn curtains. Additionally, the included InstanPro technology means theminiwill automatically resize and straighten the image to give you the best view possible, while offering automatic focusing and keystone correction. Connectivity options include both Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6, with input ports consisting of one HDMI and one USB-A 2.0. There's also a 3.5mm audio output, allowing users to connect headphones or wired speakers if the built-in six-watt speakers don't cut it. Perhaps surprisingly, given its modest audio hardware, the N2 supports Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus. TheDangbei N2 miniis available now via the brand'swebsiteand select retailers priced at £199 GBP / $229 USD / €279 EUR.
Hypebeast
28 minutes ago
- Hypebeast
Lancey Foux Fronts New Milli Point Two Collection
Summary Los Angeles-based, Croatian-bornMilli Point Twocontinues to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in the emerging streetwear scene. Donned by the likes ofRema,d4vd,Lil Nas X,Teezo Touchdown, andLil Yachty– the latter of whom even stepped up as the face of the brand's recent 'Mercer Express' campaign – the unisex label is levelling up once again, enlisting the likes ofLancey Fouxto front its latest collection. Landing as the brand's 'Day 3 Capsule 2' collection, the UK rapper leads the latest iteration of theMilli Maglookbook – what the outfitter refers to as its 'voice' – alongside a handful of other family and friends of the brand. Alongside the cinematic new lookbook, Milli also complemented its clothing with a short film that attempts to 'mirror of the madness' of Hollywood. 'Found in a blizzard of desperation and a flurry of ache, the Clique stands amidst the great claws of uncertainty,' the brand contextualizes of the new collection in its website. 'Yet, there was something else on the horizon too, twinkling in the distance, slowly spreading into a blinding, all-consuming radiance. It was hope, flapping its fat fingers.' The drop sees Milli Point Two drive forward its curation of leather goods, the label serving up set of new pocketed leather pants alongside different-textured jacketing and knitwear. Take a closer look at Milli Point Two's new collection in the Milli Mag lookbook above and shop the full range at the brand's official webstore as well as at it's brick-and-mortar location in Los Angeles at 333 N. Canon Drive.
