Category Archives: Lifestyle

13Dec/22

Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global” launches a global initiative to spearhead cross-cultural understanding

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Chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global”, today launched the Alwaleed Cultural Network (ACN), a distinguished global networking platform, to spearhead tolerance and cross-cultural understanding on an economic, specialist, collegiate and cultural industries level in an era of great transformation and diversification in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Leading with an inaugural group of more than seven globally renowned educational and cultural institutions from five countries around the world, Alwaleed Cultural Network’s debut convening was held by Diriyah Gate Development Authority at Al Diriyah, Al-Turaif Historical District, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Thursday 08 December 2022. Continue reading

12Dec/22

Daydreaming’s dark side: the compulsive, complex fantasy disorder that dominates some people’s daily lives

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Giulia Poerio, University of Sussex

Despite what we’re often taught to believe, daydreaming can be immensely useful. Not only can it be a source of pleasure and a way to relieve boredom, research shows that our ability to mentally escape the present can also boost creativity, problem-solving and planning, and provide an antidote to loneliness.

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09Dec/22

MasterClass Announces Naomi Campbell to Teach How to Take on Modeling and Life With Confidence

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MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell will teach a class on modeling fundamentals. In her class, she will give members insight into the misconceptions of the modeling industry, share advice on how to handle rejection and give an inside look on how she is working to make fashion and modeling more inclusive. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership. Continue reading

09Dec/22

TIME Names the 2022 Person of the Year: Volodymyr Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine

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The cover story, by TIME’s Simon Shuster who spent nine months reporting on the invasion, during which Zelensky and his team have granted him unparalleled access to work inside the presidential compound, features an exclusive interview with President Zelensky on his private train while on a trip to the newly liberated city of Kherson on Nov. 14. Near Kherson, Shuster also reported from the bomb-proof military bunker, where Zelensky held a strategy session with officers in charge of the southern front. Continue reading

09Dec/22

77% of Americans Say Gifted Experiences Are at the Top of Their List This Holiday Season, New GetYourGuide Survey Finds

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This holiday season, most Americans (77%) would rather receive experiences over physical gifts if they could share them, according to new data from leading travel booking platform GetYourGuide.1 Findings show more Americans are planning to travel for the holidays this year than 2021 (52% compared to 48% last year), travel tops the list of experiences people hope to be surprised with, and yes, ugly sweaters are one of the worst gifts ever. Continue reading

02Dec/22

Black Twitter shaped the platform, but its future lies elsewhere

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keisha bruce, UCL

From cartoon memes to cancel culture, hashtag activism and “new” languages, it’s undeniable that Black Twitter has shaped much of today’s internet culture.

“Black Twitter” describes a digital gathering of culturally connected Black people who use Twitter to discuss matters related to Black communities. These cultural conversations and inside jokes have resulted in new trends, digital behaviour and changes in the platform’s digital tools.

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01Dec/22

On your bike! voco hotels launches world’s first Very Important Peddlers (VIP) service, rewarding guests for each mile they ride

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From now until the 31st of January 2023, premium hotel brand voco hotels, launches new Very Important Peddler (VIP) service, rewarding guests according to the miles they clock up across cities in the UK, reinforcing the brand’s sustainability ethos “step by step.” Continue reading

01Dec/22

QATAR FASHION UNITED BY CR RUNWAY

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Qatar Creates and CR Runway today announced details for the world’s biggest fashion show, Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway, taking place between the semifinal and final matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ on December 16. Highlighting the intersection of fashion, culture, music, and sports, this history-making global showcase will feature works by more than 150 designers from 6 continents and 50 countries presented in front of 25,000 spectators at the center of the Ras Abu Aboud 974 Stadium. Continue reading