Category Archives: Lifestyle

17Jul/24

FutureGrail Presents “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons” Thematic Auction

July 17, 2024LifestyleAntiquorum, Auction, Auction catalog, Dubai, Geneva, Horology, Luxury brands, Patek, Patek Philippe, Singaporeadmin

Get ready for an unforgettable event! FutureGrail, a premier auction house and museum for rare timepieces, proudly announces its upcoming online auction, “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons.” This remarkable auction will feature an extraordinary catalogue of over 50 rare and vintage Patek Philippe timepieces, carefully curated by world-renowned experts. The online auction will take place from 1st September to 14th September 2024, with previews in Singapore, Geneva, and Dubai. The complete auction catalogue will be available online by 1st August 2024. Read more

15Jun/24

Scotland’s reputation for fine whisky

June 15, 2024TravelBlended malt whisky, Economy of Scotland, Grain whisky, Malt whisky, New world whisky, Outline of whisky, Scotch whisky, Scotland, Scottish malt whisky, Whiskyadmin

June 14, 2024 /Lifestyle/ –Scotland’s reputation for fine whisky stems from a perfect blend of factors: ideal natural resources, a long history of distillation, and unique regulations. Here’s a breakdown of why Scotland excels in this area:

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26May/24

Difference between Cockney, Mancunians, scousers, and Geordies

May 26, 2024Human InterestAmerican English, Cockney, English language, English language in England, Geordie, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Manchester dialect, Newcastle upon Tyne, Rhyming slang, Scouse, United Kingdomadmin

May 24, 2024 /Human Interest — While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading →

21May/24

NIVEA & PFLAG National Unveil ‘Proud In Your Skin’: Elevating LGBTQ+ Voices, Empowering Allies, and Building Community Through the Power of Storytelling

May 21, 2024Lifestyle1, Beiersdorf, Brand, Nivea, Product managementadmin

NIVEA, a Beiersdorf brand and the world’s #1 skin care brand,* is embarking on an inspiring journey with the launch of its, “Proud In Your Skin,” campaign. Continue reading

16May/24

Nearly ⅕ Brits have missed their holiday altogether due to train or plane cancellations

May 16, 2024Traveladmin

New research launched today reveals nearly one in five (17 percent) of Brits have missed their holiday altogether in the last year as a result of travel cancellations, with general delays also causing an average five hour late arrival time.Continue reading

01May/24

Children of the Holocaust

May 1, 2024Human InterestAftermath of the Holocaust, Bibliography of the Holocaust, Holocaust historiography, Museum of Tolerance, The Holocaust, United States Holocaust Memorial Museumadmin

May 1, 2024 Human Interest/ — No, the children of the Holocaust did not fail. They endured unimaginable suffering and loss. Here’s why:

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25Apr/24

What’s New in The Palm Beaches for Spring 2024

April 25, 2024TravelBeach, Palm Beach County, Floridaadmin

The Palm Beaches, renowned for 47 miles of sun-kissed coastline and a vibrant collection of activities, welcomes the arrival of spring with an array of fresh offerings. Continue reading

21Apr/24

How Zambian tribes celebrate their heritage

April 21, 2024Human InterestBarotseland, Culture of Zambia, Eastern Province, Eastern Province, Zambia, Ethnic groups in Angola, Ethnic groups in Zambia, Kalonga Gawa Undi, Kuomboka, Lealui, Litunga, Lozi people, Lya Mize, Malawi, Mozambique, Mwata Yamvo, Provinces of Zambia, Zambia, Zambian traditional ceremoniesadmin

April 21, 2024 /Human interest/ — Zambia is a country rich in culture and traditions. Throughout the year, various tribes celebrate their heritage through vibrant ceremonies. Here are some of the most famous ones:

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03Apr/24

Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue – but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it

April 3, 2024Food and DrinkAdrian Gepp, Australia, Blockchain, charles sturt university, Creative Commons, Crimes, Decentralization, Food industry, Food security, Fraud, Horse meat scandal, Milind Tiwari, Property crimes, United Kingdomadmin

Adrian Gepp, Bangor University and Milind Tiwari, Charles Sturt University

A multi-billion pound criminal enterprise lurks amid our supermarket shelves. Food crime not only harms our wallets but threatens public health. It includes activities such as mislabelling a product, replacing a food or ingredient with another substance that is inferior, and even poisoning.

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28Mar/24

Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity

March 28, 2024Human InterestAbraham, Adam, Caiaphas, Chris Greenough, Christian, Christian iconography, Christology, Creative Commons, David, Exorcists, Gender and Christianity, Gibson S, God in Christianity, Hannah Bacon, Isaac, Jesus, Lisa Isherwood, Masculinity, Matthew, Mel Gibson, Michal, Muscular Christianity, Noah, Samson, Samuel, Saul, Stephen Moore, The Passion of the Christ, Women in Christianityadmin

Chris Greenough, Edge Hill University

Have you ever wondered why so many images depicting the crucifixion show Jesus with a very defined, slender and toned body? Either slim, but with a six-pack, or displaying muscles and brawn. While these images are hardly a reflection of what little can be surmised about the historical Jesus, they certainly reflect social and cultural ideas about masculinity and idealised notions of manhood.

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