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The article reviews the Actors' Gang's performance of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Tim Robbins, performed during a Shakespeare festival at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, China in June 2014.

The article evaluates the architectural design of a home owned by Asia chairman of the private banking unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Timothy Chia, in Singapore that was designed by local architect Soo K. Chan of SCDA Architects.

The article discusses real estate in Da Nang, Vietnam on topics including the sale of oceanfront villas in the Danang Beach Resort, a description of the units at the Estates at Montgomerie Links, south of Da Nang, and prices of condominiums in Da Nang.

News briefs on sales and real estate listings of mansions and other luxury dwellings are presented including rhe listing for $34.5 million of an estate and stables in Beverly Hills, California, the listing of the Los Angeles, California home of musician Steve Vai for $1.795 million and the listing of the Manhattan, New York City condominium of former football player Michael Strahan for $2.25 million

The article discusses professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his decision to purchase a multi-million dollar condominium at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Los Angeles, California as of September 2013, focusing on the three-bedroom unit's interior design and the building's rooftop pool.

The article discusses Susan Weber Soros, the ex-wife of financier George Soros, and her decision to sell her multi-million dollar co-op apartment in the Manhattan section of New York, New York as of September 2013, focusing on the five-bedroom apartment's silk paneling and views of Central Park.

The article discusses LuAnn de Lesseps, a cast member on "The Real Housewives of New York City" reality television program, focusing on her decision to put her multi-million dollar six-bedroom residence in Bridgehampton, New York up for sale as of September 2013.

The article discusses significant real estate listings in the U.S. as of mid-September 2013 including a New York City condominium offered by former advertising executive Cindy Gallop, a New York City penthouse offered by National Basketball Association team the Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander, and the sale of a Great Falls, Virginia, manor home.

The article presents an evaluation of SmartStrand, a stain resistant carpet created by Mohawk Industries.

The article discusses increased use of artificial lawns in residential landscaping as of 2013, based on reports from the professional group Association of Synthetic Grass Installers, and mentions the development of realistic-looking polyurethane grass fibers and the installation and cost of the grass.

News briefs related to the listing of mansions for sale are presented for June 14, 2013, including the home of real estate developer Gerald Halpin which was originally part of the Mount Vernon estate of U.S. President George Washington, the home of actress Jodie Foster in Hollywood Hills, California, and a house designed by architect Cesar Pelli.

The articles describes luxury residential properties for sale or recently sold as of May 17, 2013, including a penthouse condominium in the One57 tower in New York City, the Annapolis, Maryland, home of Steve and Maxine Phillips, owners of the Phillips Seafood restaurant chain, and the Venice, California, home of architect Ron Radziner.

The article profiles the town of Highland Park, Texas, adjacent to the city of Dallas, Texas, as of 2013. It notes the town is highly affluent and lists prominent residents, including former professional football player Troy Aikman, private equity firm HM Capital Partners chairman John Muse, and real estate developer Harlan Crow. It describes three luxury residential properties for sale in the town.

The article discusses the affluent residential suburb of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado with information presented about notable figures including professional football quarterback Peyton Manning who own property there, the median sales prices of homes, and the hazards of coyotes lurking nearby.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author discusses her diet and training regiment while preparing for Fitness Atlantic, a U.S. fitness pageant. INSET: Trick to Exercising Willpower From the Experts.

The articles describes several luxury residential properties for sale or recently sold as of April 2013, including a European-style home in Vero Beach, Florida, a historic home in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., and a home in Haleiwa on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

The article discusses the interior design of homes owned by fashion designer Adrienne Vittadini and her husband Gianluigi Vittadini, including a home in the Ritz-Carlton Residences on Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida, a Livigno, Italy chalet, and an Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City apartment.

The article discusses WIndsor, a resort development in Vero Beach, Florida created by billionaire W. Galen Weston and his wife Hilary, with commentary presented on the affluent people who live there, the style and arrangement of homes there, and the community's social life.

This article reports on luxury real estate sales in the U.S. including information about private-equity investor J. Christopher Flowers' purchase of a cooperative building unit in New York City, the sale of the former home of actor Glenn Ford in Beverly Hills, California, and the listing of former Houston Astros baseball player Jeffrey Bagwell's home in Houston, Texas.

The article reports that software company Oracle's co-founder Larry Ellison purchased ninety-eight percent of the Hawaiian island of Lanai in June 2012 and speculates on what Ellison will do to develop the land and how his actions will affect the current residents of the island.

The article reports on the sale of a seven-bedroom mansion on Broadway in San Francisco, California for 28.3 million dollars in December 2012 and discusses how the sale is indicative of a wave of technology executives that are interested in purchasing luxury homes in the city.

The article reports on the increase of luxury housing sales in Chicago, Illinois in 2012, following the sale of a Park Tower penthouse condominium to hedge fund executive Kenneth Griffin, and speculates on the future of the luxury real estate market in Chicago.

The article reports that entrepreneur Elon Musk, co-founder of electric automobile company Tesla Motors, has purchased an estate in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California in 2012 which features a lighted tennis court, a gym, and five garages.

The article presents information on luxury residential real estate listings on the market as of December 14, 2012, which includes a townhouse in Paris, France owned by the French actor Gérard Depardieu; a mansion on Belvedere Island, California; and a lakehouse estate in upstate New York, located in Hillsdale and Claverack, New York.

News briefs related to real estate sales are presented, including information on the listing of photographer Annie Leibovitz's New York City home, the price reduction for the Los Angeles, California home of Bud and Betsy Knapp, and the sale of actress Rachel Bilson's California home.

The article evaluates the renovation of the home of photographer Rodney Smith and his wife, branding executive Leslie Smolan, in Palisades, New York, which includes organizational elements, furniture designed by Smith, and photography prints on the walls.

The article provides information on several private U.S. homes for sale or purchased as of November 30, 2012 in locations such as Santa Monica, California, Mountain Center, California, and Augusta, Montana.

The article looks at Mexican entrepreneurs and investors' growing interest in real estate in Vail, Colorado, a popular skiing and resort destination.

The article provides pricing and sale information for several mansions in locations across the U.S. formerly owned by individuals such as singer Michael Jackson, actor Albert Brooks, and fashion designer Gianni Versace.

The article looks at ipe wood, or Brazilian walnut, as a building material. It says it is one of the hardest hardwoods and describes its properties, including its high density and flame resistance.

The article looks at the trend of home purchases by celebrities and ultra-rich people being made in the name of trusts or limited-liability companies (LLCs) created in order to hide the identity of the buyer, noting that the tactic also offers certain legal and tax benefits.

This article discusses an increase in the market for equestrian real estate properties in the U.S. in 2012, mentioning topics such as the influx of international buyers, the impact of increased horse boarding fees on the market, and the marketing strategies used for equestrian properties.

This article discusses the real estate incentives being offered by the Puerto Rican government including no property taxes for five years, no closing fees, and no capital-gains taxes on new homes purchased prior to December 31, 2012 in an attempt to revitalize the property market in the country.

The article reports on the recycling of phone numbers by phone companies in the U.S. which is complicated by the fact that the demand for certain area codes has outstripped supply.

The article argues that applying the tactical management approach when dealing with the fluctuating trends in the international stock market may be effective to professional traders but it can be risky to those who are new in this business.

The article describes Athens, Georgia as a place where retirees can transfer. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Athens as a college town for retirees. It relates the educational and cultural opportunities that Athens offers to older people. It describes the experience of the couple Angela and Rob Peters who relocated to Athens from Lake Havasu, Arizona. It provides an overview of the poverty issues facing Athens.

The article reports on the efforts of the city of Ocean Isle and others to convince the North Carolina legislature to lift a nearly 30-year-old ban on jetties and other hard structures that might stop the erosion of the area. It mentions that Ocean Isle leaders joined other local officials on the coast to push for legislation allowing structures built with stone or steel piling along inlets to block beach erosion. According to local resident Michael S. Young, homeowners have spent as much as $30,000 each to place heavy sandbags in their homes.

The article reports on the halt in the decline in infant-mortality rates in the U.S. as of July 2008. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the decade-long decline in such rates have stopped and that African American babies are twice likely to die before their first birthday as compared to white babies. Data show that overall infant-mortality rate increased to 6.86 per 1,000 live births in 2005. The CDC cites low birth weight, shorter gestations and premature births as factors to the rate increase.

This section offers U.S. news briefs. Despite public-health efforts to curb obesity, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that obesity continues to rise in the U.S., particularly in the southern states of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. A U.S. Federal Judge ruled that the first war-crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay can start on July 21, 2008. Public officials in Texas approved a preliminary plan to build billions of dollars worth of transmission lines that will bring wind-generated electricity from West Texas to urban areas.

The article reports on the plan of Delta Air Lines to add a surcharge to tickets awarded through its frequent-flier program starting in August 15, 2008. Delta is currently charging a $75 rapid redemption fee for award tickets booked less than 20 days in advance. Also mentioned is the intention of US Airways Group Inc. to add a processing fee to all frequent-flier tickets issued from August 5. Northwest Airlines and UAL are considering such surcharge.

The article reports that the decrease in state funding for antitobacco programs has affected efforts to reduce smoking among teenagers in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen smoking remained at the range of 20% to 23% from 2003 to 2007. Terry Pechacek of CDC said that the lack of progress in the programs was caused by the funding cut. The American Legacy Foundation added that state funding for such programs fell by 28% between 2002 and 2005.

The article reports on the rising popularity of free-range shrimping in the southeastern U.S. as fishermen find viable business model for survival. The shrimp industry faced competition from the surge of foreign shrimp in the market. The industry borrowed the idea from organic farming in which chickens are allowed to wander freely before being slaughtered. But environmentalists criticized the use of trawling nets by shrimp fishermen because they can destroy the habitats of crustaceans.

The article discusses data from China's National Health and Family Planning Commission which indicates that a less-than-expected number of married couples are taking advantage of China's loosening of its one-child policy which allows couples to have two children if one spouse is an only child.

The article discusses the impact of Hurricane Gustav. New Orleans and oil and gas infrastructure off the Louisiana coast were largely spared, although southern Louisiana experienced substantial flooding. Damages were estimated to be well short of the $41.1 billion of property damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.