The Young Afghan Refugee

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For the past 30 years, more people have fled Afghanistan than anywhere else in the world. There are 1.7 million registered in Pakistan alone, and that doesn’t include those who are undocumented. The Associated Press’ chief photographer for Pakistan, Islamabad-based Muhammed Muheisen, shot portraits of Afghan children who are living in a slum in the outskirts of the city. Through these photographs, Muheisen leaves no …

Delta Flies to The ’80s

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While a lot of airlines play the same old safety video passengers feel they’ve been seeing since the ’80s, Delta decided to have a look back at the glory years of big hair and bigger sweaters with their new in-flight safety video, created by Wieden + Kennedy New York. Featured appearances include fishnet gloves, leg warmers and a Rubik’s cube, not to mention Alf and …

Bottled Cocktails Surge

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More and more, drinkers are accepting that if they’re made well, pre-bottled cocktails can actually taste good. But this isn’t a new idea; it’s actually a historic concept that died out during Prohibition. Craft brands are ushering in the return; recognizing that you can age a mixed cocktail like any other spirit, and bartenders will still have control with the final flourishes. Now even bartenders …