Category Archives: Lifestyle

27Jun/23

Samson without his hair, what’s the deal?

June 27, 2023Human InterestCultural references to Samson, Delilah, Judges 16, Nazirite, Samson, Samson in rabbinic literatureadmin

June 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Samson’s hair was a symbol of his Nazarite vow, which was a special religious commitment that he made to God. As a Nazarite, Samson was forbidden from cutting his hair, drinking alcohol, or coming into contact with dead bodies. These restrictions were intended to set him apart from other people and to symbolize his dedication to God.

Samson’s strength was also tied to his Nazarite vow. The Bible says that God’s Spirit would “strengthen” Samson “as long as his hair was not cut” (Judges 16:17). This suggests that Samson’s hair was a source of his spiritual power. Continue reading →

27Jun/23

The Pride in London parade

June 27, 2023Human InterestLGBT culture in London, LGBT pride, London, Manchester Pride, Pride, Pride in London, Pride parade, Pride Toronto, Straight ally, Taiwan Prideadmin

June 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — The Pride in London parade will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023. It will start at noon at Hyde Park Corner and end at Whitehall Place. The parade is expected to attract over 1.5 million spectators. Even small acts of support can make a big difference. By showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community, you can help to create a more inclusive and accepting world.

Here are some things you need to know if you plan to attend the parade: Continue reading →

26Jun/23

Moët Hennessy announces the opening of CRAVAN, an unexpected and inspired cocktail venue in the heart of Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés

June 26, 2023Food and DrinkCocktail, Cognac, Diageo brands, Hennessy, Luxury brands, LVMH, Moët & Chandon, Vivreadmin

Moët Hennessy announces today the opening of CRAVAN, a unique venue celebrating French art de vivre, exceptional cocktails and culture in the heart of iconic and literary Parisian district. Continue reading

26Jun/23

Regeneration on the Runway: TOMBOGO™ x cycora® Collaboration Makes History at Paris Fashion Week

June 26, 2023FashionFashion, Fashion week, Tommy Bogoadmin

In a groundbreaking moment for the fashion industry, Ambercycle, a leading circular materials innovator, proudly announces the launch of the TOMBOGO™ x cycora® collaboration at Paris Fashion Week. This monumental partnership introduces a three-piece modular collection crafted using cycora® regenerated canvas, as part of designer Tommy Bogo’s S/S 2024 ready-to-wear collection titled “The Future is Bright”. It marks the first-ever garments to grace the runway at Paris Fashion Week that incorporate circular polyester. The collaboration showcases the exceptional potential of innovative circular materials in meeting the artistic and technical demands of high-fashion creations. Continue reading

23Jun/23

Cultivated Chicken Has Been Approved in the USA – IDTechEx Examines What’s Next for the Cultured Meat Industry

June 23, 2023Food and DrinkAnimal rights, Articles, Cellular agriculture, Cultured meat, Emerging technologies, Food and drink, GOOD Meat, Meat, Sustainable food system, Synthetic biology, United States, UPSIDE Foodsadmin

The cultured meat industry passed a key milestone in June 2023 – two companies, GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods, received approval to begin the commercialization of their cultivated chicken products in the USA. Cultivated meat, or cultured meat, refers to meat products produced from lab-grown animal cells and is proposed as a solution for some of the environmental and ethical issues associated with meat consumption. IDTechEx have been following the cultured meat industry for the past four years, and in its most recent report, Cultured Meat 2023–2043, forecasts the market to exceed US$13 billion by the year 2043. So, with this key milestone of US regulatory approval achieved, what is next for the industry over the next few years? Continue reading

23Jun/23

All abroad: over a third of Brits will travel abroad this summer

June 23, 2023TravelCompanies, Service companies, United Kingdom, YOUGOVadmin

A third of people (34 percent) will be holidaying in the UK, whilst one in ten (11 percent) will enjoy the best of both, enjoying multiple summer breaks both overseas and in the UK according to the YouGov research for Readly digital magazine and newspaper app. Continue reading

20Jun/23

Global Times: Cultural Influencer Yao Jianping brings millennia-old Suzhou Embroidery into future with works that define times

June 20, 2023FashionEmbroidery, Jianping, Yao Jianpingadmin

With a simple needle moving up and down on a piece of cloth, a delicate flower begins to take shape under her hands.

Watching Yao Jianping doing embroidery is just like watching a ballet performance of fingers; it is both elegant and skillful. Continue reading

20Jun/23

The Art of Luxury in Baby Care with Bubble Baby Bed – The Crown Jewel in Luxury Cribs and Bassinets

June 20, 2023FamilyLana Agiyanadmin

Royal households and discerning parents around the world are turning to the extraordinary Bubble Baby Bed, a pioneering invention from Lana Agiyan, an award-winning designer and mother of three. Immaculately designed over two years, Bubble Baby Bed graces nurseries with its revolutionary double-wall transparent design, blending opulence with functionality. Commissioned for Salone Satellite, this product sets a new gold standard in luxury baby care. Continue reading

19Jun/23

What if there was a way to approach a breakup as an opportunity?

June 19, 2023Human InterestBreakup, Divorce, Family lawadmin

June 19, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — It’s no secret breakups are hard. Navigating the aftermath of a relationship can bring up feelings of helplessness and loneliness. It is possible to heal from heartbreak. There are ways to shape your mindset after a breakup that will help you assess your situation, move forward, and find the right support to keep your head held high.

Here are some tips on how to approach a breakup as an opportunity and move on with optimism: Continue reading →

17Jun/23

How traditional Indigenous education helped four lost children survive 40 days in the Amazon jungle

June 17, 2023Human InterestAndoque, Colombia, Creative Commons, Cristin, Eliran Arazi, Faustino Fiagama, Gadiel Levi, Human behavior, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Indigenous peoples in Brazil, Indigenous peoples in Colombia, Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, Iris Andoke, Iris Andoke Macuna, Iris Andoque, Iris Andoque Macuna, Language, Lesly, Macuna, Nestor Andoque, Paris, Psychological resilience, Raquel Andoke, Raquel Andoque, Survival skills, Tien, Traditional knowledge, Witotoadmin

Eliran Arazi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The discovery and rescue of four young Indigenous children, 40 days after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the remote Colombian rainforest, was hailed in the international press as a “miracle in the jungle”. But as an anthropologist who has spent more than a year living among the Andoque people in the region, conducting ethnographic fieldwork, I cannot simply label this as a miraculous event.

At least, not a miracle in the conventional sense of the word. Rather, the survival and discovery of these children can be attributed to the profound knowledge of the intricate forest and the adaptive skills passed down through generations by Indigenous people.

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