Category Archives: Lifestyle

18Aug/23

MAISON COURVOISIER CELEBRATES REUNION WITH AMBASSADOR OF JOY YINKA ILORI TO UNVEIL LIMITED-EDITION VSOP BOTTLE DESIGN

August 18, 2023Food and DrinkAngoumois, Beam Suntory, Cognac, Cognac, France, courvoisier, France, Ilori, Jarnac, Joy, VSOP, Yinka, Yinka Iloriadmin

Maison Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, proudly announces the return of British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori as its “Ambassador of Joy,” a role created exclusively for the artist, designer and storyteller. Ilori returns for a second year to introduce a limited-edition Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) bottle design inspired by the joy of a summer’s day in Jarnac, France, the home of Courvoisier. This special release will be offered in four unique ombre colors, amplifying the vibrant beauty of Jarnac. Continue reading

16Aug/23

Spanish and English people in Benidorm

August 16, 2023TravelBenidorm, Marina Baixa, Spain, Tapas, United Kingdomadmin

Tue, Aug 15 2023 – Benidorm is a popular tourist destination for British people, so there is a lot of goodwill between the Spanish and English people there. If England were to win the World Cup, I think the Spanish would be happy for the English fans and would celebrate with them. There might be some good-natured ribbing about the English finally winning, but overall I think the reaction would be positive. Continue reading →

16Aug/23

Fish and chips

August 16, 2023Food and DrinkBritish cuisine, Canadian cuisine, Charles Dickens, Chips, Fast food, Fish and chip shop, Fish and chips, French fries, H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips, Irish cuisine, London, Meal, National dishes, Oliver Twist, United Kingdomadmin

Wed, Aug 16 2023 — Fish and chips is an iconic English meal for a number of reasons.

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02Aug/23

I am not a slave

August 2, 2023Human InterestCultural racism, Laissez-faire racism, Majority–minority relations, Race in the United States, Racismadmin

Aug. 2, 2023 /Mpelembe/ –Racism is a complex issue with a long history. It is not possible to say definitively who “designed” racism, as it has evolved over time and in different cultures. However, it is clear that white people have played a significant role in the development and perpetuation of racism.
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01Aug/23

Kitwe Boys Secondary also known as Kiboz KBSS

August 1, 2023Human InterestBoarding school, Guy Scott, Kitwe, Kitwe Boys Secondary School, Rupiah Banda, Zambiaadmin

July 31, 2023 /Human interest/ — Kitwe Boys Secondary School is a boarding school in Kitwe, Zambia. It was founded in 1957 and was originally a white-only school. After Zambia gained independence in 1964, the school was opened to all students. Continue reading →

01Aug/23

Blackish and Jewish

August 1, 2023Human InterestJewish culture, Jewish identity, Jewish society, Jews, Religious identity, Secular Jewish culture, Semitic-speaking peoplesadmin

Tue, Aug 1 – The term “blackish and Jewish” can refer to the intersection of two cultures: Black American culture and Jewish culture. This intersection can be seen in the show Black-ish, which follows the lives of an upper-middle-class Black family. The show often explores the family’s experiences with race, ethnicity, and religion. Continue reading →

29Jul/23

WELCOME TO DIS-LOYALTY — A NEW TRAVEL & FOOD MEMBERSHIP THAT BEATS BORING

July 29, 2023TravelAccor, DIS, The Hoxtonadmin

Ennismore, the global lifestyle hospitality company, launches Dis-loyalty – a game-changing travel and food membership that takes a different approach to loyalty by actively encouraging members to explore new destinations and rewarding them for being disloyal. Dis-loyalty is a unique programme dedicated to lifestyle, bringing together more than 75 hotels and 150 restaurants and bars from Ennismore’s collective of 10 globally renowned brands, including 25hours Hotels, Mama Shelter, The Hoxton, Mondrian and SLS. Continue reading

27Jul/23

KWIK FIT RESEARCH SHOWS FAMILIES MISSING OUT AS THEY TURN TO SCREENS ON SUMMER CAR JOURNEYS

July 27, 2023FamilyBhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Embedded, Hyde Faultadmin

With schools breaking up and 17.6 million Brits set to drive an average of 400 miles on their summer holidays, new data reveals that many families could be missing out on the bonding time their journeys offer. Continue reading

17Jul/23

This Week in Travel News: 12 Stories You Need to See

July 17, 2023TravelJournalism, News, PR Newswire, Press releaseadmin

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading

13Jul/23

Kenneth Kaunda’s wife was a Tumbuka

July 13, 2023Human InterestBantu languages, Bemba, David Kaunda, Karonga District, Kaunda, Kaweche Banda, Kenneth Kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda Tumbuka, Landlocked countries, Least developed countries, Malawi, Mama Betty, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Milika Sakala Banda, Nyasaland, Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, Simon Kaweche, Thandiwe Kaunda, Tumbuka, Tumbuka people, Zambiaadmin

July 13, 2023 /Human Interest/ —Kenneth Kaunda was a Bemba, which is one of the largest ethnic groups in Zambia. His father, David Kaunda, was born in Nyasaland, which is now Malawi. The Tumbuka are a Bantu ethnic group that is also found in Malawi. Mama Betty, Kaunda’s wife, was a Tumbuka from Malawi.

So, when it is said that Kaunda was a Bemba who married a Tumbuka lady, it means that he was born into a Bemba family, but his wife was from a Tumbuka family. Mama Betty came from the Tumbuka family in Malawi, which is why she is referred to as a Tumbuka lady. Continue reading →