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The Greco-Turkish Aegean ‘talks’: Turkey, Germany, US and Israel versus Greece?
The 61st round of exploratory contacts between Greece and Turkey are due to begin on January 25, following considerable pressure on Turkey by Germany, since the latter is trying to play ...
Plant milk: the green, the bad and the ugly
Eating green is overwhelming. It feels like anything you buy will hurt the planet. But when it comes to milk, some choices are definitely better than others.
In this video, ...
White and misty Troodos: a walk in winter’s silence
The beauty of Cyprus’ Troodos mountain range, especially now, during the coldest months of the year, is easily a match to the allure of the island’s beaches.
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Could these be the big fitness trends of 2021?
By Liz Connor
With parks and living rooms substituting for our makeshift workout spaces, it’s safe to say the fitness landscape has changed dramatically over the past year.
Trainers ...
Highlining over waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest
Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of ...
Flowers from Fire: Art Nouveau at the Crocker Art Museum
In this video, Crocker Art Museum associate director and chief curator Scott Shields walks us through highlights from a recent Art Nouveau ceramics exhibition, ‘Flowers of Fire’.
During the late 19...
Anna Paquin says ‘True Blood’ family would reunite for reboot
Actress Anna Paquin hasn’t entirely shut the door on the popular fantasy vampire TV series ‘True Blood’, which ended after seven successful seasons in 2014.
The ‘Flack’ actress told Access ...
Three different ways of making a blanket fort at home
Building forts are a tremendously fun activity for everyone in the family… unless you have crawling babies or toddlers in the house. If that applies to your family, then it’...
Six easy ways to fold napkins for a dinner party
Part of the pleasure of having people over for dinner, are the little decorative touches of a well-set table. And nothing delivers a wow-factor better than a beautifully-folded napkin by ...
How to measure blood glucose in a diabetic cat
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Slow braised beef and cheese dumplings
Slow braised beef and cheese dumplings… this stew is the ideal winter comfort food.
Ingredients:
For the stew:
2 tbsp olive oil
750g beef flank or bavette
2 tbsp plain flour
1 onion, ...
Art Deco accents: decoding the exquisite interior of a London townhouse
In this video, bespoke furniture and interior designer Tim Gosling takes us around his elegant London townhouse, explaining the reason he selected key decorative items.
The resulting décor is ...
Why companies are mass-producing edible insects
Around the world, two billion people eat insects regularly. In the US and Europe? Not so much. But today, some entrepreneurs think it’s time that changed.
This video takes ...
Guided Chit Shakti meditation for success – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru leads a Chit Shakti meditation, to allow access to the possibility that every human being carries within themselves: that of crafting their destiny ...
Six porcelain child figurines (Paris Collection) | A. G. Leventis Gallery
In this video, the A. G. Leventis Gallery showcases six child figurines from its ‘Paris Collection’ of rare Chinese and delicate Meissen and Sevres porcelain wares.
A testament to the ...
Write this way: a literary tour of Paris for bibliophiles
France’s famed City of Light has both inspired and produced authors and poets whose works are noted as literary milestones across eras and genres.
In this video, we take ...
Ahmed Maiteeq, a politician who can make a difference
There are politicians in Libya who are able to communicate with the West on an equal footing
Experts believe Ahmed Maiteeq stands out among them
The beginning of the year ...
Figure skating in the frozen Arctic Circle
Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of ...
A festive review
By Dick Richards
‘Oy,’ he shouted up the stairs. ‘Sounds as though Caesar Augustus has got his knickers in a twist again. He’s had another of his bloody brainstorms, ...
How Dom Pérignon became the king of champagne
This video traces the origins, rise and enduring appeal of vintage champagne Dom Pérignon, a darling of wine critics and glitterati alike.
From its unique label to the distinctive ...
Dye your own fabrics using the Japanese Shibori technique
Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces a number of different patterns on fabric. It relies on binding, stitching, folding, twisting and compressing cloth for its effects.
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An introduction to the ‘universal art’ of stencilling
This video teaches little kids about the uses and art of stencilling, and then goes on to teach them how to make their own stencilling project.
Supplies needed:
an assortment ...
Why JLo is nervous ahead of her inauguration performance
Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is set to perform at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration later today, but she is, apparently, battling with the jitters about it.
During a virtual appearance on ‘...