30May/23

The largest universal bank in the CEE region accelerates expansion in the Metaverse

PKO Bank Polski, the largest universal bank in the Central and Eastern Europe, is accelerating its expansion in virtual worlds. Already on 30 May, in its Virtual PKO Rotunda on the Decentraland platform, it will also hold one of the world’s first virtual job fairs in the Metaverse space. Continue reading

30May/23

Why more foam makes for the best beer-drinking experience – and always has

Anistatia Renard Miller, University of Bristol

What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience? Some like theirs in a frosty glass, others with a wedge of lime. But when it comes to froth – or the head as it’s commonly known – what’s the best amount and how can it be achieved?

Too much froth and you’re left with a smear of bubbles across your face and hanging from your nose as you desperately try to get at the beer beneath. But too little will cause problems in your stomach.

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29May/23

United States of America: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2023 Article IV Mission

A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments. Continue reading

27May/23

CAA Professor Wang Dongling Exhibition “Ink. Space. Time.” inspired by Prof. Stephen Hawking Opens at the University of Cambridge

The exhibition Ink. Space. Time. by Wang Dongling, a world-renowned calligrapher and professor at the China Academy of Art, is held at the University of Cambridge from May 25th to August 27th. The exhibition presents the artist’s monumental contemporary Chinese calligraphy work inspired by Prof. Stephen Hawking. Continue reading

27May/23

JULIA GARNER AND SIMONE ASHLEY JOIN GEORGE CLOONEY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NESPRESSO’S NEW VERTUO TV ADVERT TO SHOWCASE THE PLAYFUL SIDE OF COFFEE

Nespresso’s global brand ambassador George Clooney has been joined by Julia Garner and Simone Ashley in Nespresso’s latest TV advert ‘The Bet’. The superstars highlight the breadth of flavours and styles in Nespresso’s Vertuo range, as George Clooney and Julia Garner jovially compete against each other to guess coffee style choices. Continue reading

25May/23

Ronaldinho is in Zambia

May 25, 2023 /Sport/ — Ronaldinho is in Zambia to play in an exhibition match against the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad. The match will be played on May 26, 2023, at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Ronaldinho is a former Barcelona player and one of the most famous footballers in the world. He is expected to draw a large crowd to the match. The match is being organized by Kings of Africa Sports, a company that promotes football in Africa. The company hopes that the match will help to raise the profile of football in Zambia and attract more investment in the sport. Continue reading

25May/23

What’s Love Got to Do with It

The song “What’s Love Got to Do with It” was written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten. It was recorded by American singer Tina Turner for her fifth studio album, Private Dancer (1984). Capitol Records released it as a single from Private Dancer in May 1984 and became Turner’s biggest-selling single. Continue reading

24May/23

What was Kenneth Kaunda known for?

Kenneth David Kaunda (28 April 1924 – 17 June 2021), also known as KK, was a Zambian politician who served as the first President of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He was at the forefront of the struggle for independence from British rule. Continue reading