Victor Hugo sang an anthem to Notre-Dame de Paris
Victor Hugo was not enamoured with the title of Frederic Shoberl’s English translation of his 1831 novel Notre-Dame de Paris. For the future “great man” of French literature, the book’s...
The forest is in us, we are in the forest, and we can never leave.
Where and when did our forest fascination start? We know it’s older than recorded history because the archetype is right there in the world’s oldest known written work of literature,...
The 2019 Women in IT Awards and Summit in NYC
The 2019 Women in IT Awards and Summit took place on 28 March in New York City. The event was dedicated to celebrating the talented female professionals in the tech...
The seeds planted 10 years ago have exploded into a global community of women of power and purpose
10th Anniversary Women In The World Summit Tina Brown, Founder and CEO, Tina Brown Live Media/Women in the World Tina Brown’s 10th Annual Women in the World Summit was held...
Forest bathing to reduce stress and even heal our bodies
Chained to our desk, a computer monitor in front of our face, smartphone accompanying us wherever we go, the stresses of everyday urban life can sometimes seem insurmountable. With more...
Bruce Hornsby: I try to do something that has depth and gravitas that connects
Bruce Hornsby could have spent his years gradually winding down from MOR superstardom. He could have kept making albums that sounded a bit like The Way It Is, the lambent,...
60 years later, “Mockingbird” still has something to teach us
When Aaron Sorkin first sat down to write a stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, it didn’t go well. “My first draft of To Kill a Mockingbird was terrible,”...
Havana: the city of sincerity and kindness
Cuba’s capital is changing and a lot of sights, of the cutting-edge art, of new wave cafes are in characterful districts away from the much-visited old city Calzada de Cerro,...
It’s time for us to repay the help that trees give us
Author and biologist Amy-Jane Beer has written extensively on the natural world. She explains why trees are so integral to humanity – and why we owe our arboreal friends a...
Magnificent San José Municipal Rose Garden
Rolling green lawns and colorful showy blooms highlight the San José Municipal Rose Garden. In fact, hardly a day passes when some species is not in full bloom, with more...
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What are rare earth metals? Why are they essential in the production of almost everything today?
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“Your financial habits are often the clearest reflection of your leadership”: Hope Horner, Founder and CEO of Lemonlight
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The benefits of just one person cultivating peace and compassion may have a cascading impact
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Unforgettable summer vacations in San Diego, CA
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Building a flower business is about finding what works for you and embracing that: Lynsey Taulbee, flower farmer
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Is the United States really facing “a pandemic of loneliness and isolation”?
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“At Krazy Kake A Holics, we create more than just desserts—we craft unforgettable experiences”: Heather Elzinga, owner and pastry chef
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2025 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit and Awards Gala in Lansing, MI
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The Chrysler Building in NYC, an architectural icon of the Art Deco period, which celebrated its centennial in April 2025
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Bisnow South Florida Condo Summit
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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Flying taxis aren’t a vision any longer
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A Healthy Earth is Our Duty and Urgent Necessity: 2021 Earth Day
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True Ancestors of Domesticated Horses
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Discovering the wonders of Badlands National Park, SD
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His dancers skim across the stage like birds in flight
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FascinatingValletta, ancient and up-to-date
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Peace is the greatest treasure. Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi teach us how to find and own it.
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It seems that hybrid work is emerging as the clear winner
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‘Millennials’: Be Careful How We Use This Label
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The kingdom of tulips – Keukenhof Castle gardens, Amsterdam, Holland
