Companies need to be constantly innovating to stay afloat and thrive
Most of the time, it seems scary or uncomfortable to step out of the norm and do things differently. The process of change often feels so bad because we’re accustomed...
A home-garden helps us realize a dream of beauty around us
Of all the dozens of plants in Jamie Song’s home, it is the heart-shaped, neon green leaves that colonise a wall of his living room everyone wants to know about....
Holidays in Lille, France
Lille and its neighbour Roubaix have been reinvented as cultural hubs. Book browsing Smack in the middle of Lille’s main square, La Vieille Bourse is its former stock exchange, probably...
André Previn: His gifts were phenomenal. His middle name should have been Amadeus
In 1977, André Previn was so famous that he had his own chat show on BBC1. In one episode, wearing an expensive-looking brown suede safari jacket with big collar, and...
Small steps to strike up friendships
Learn to identify opportunities We let chances to make friends pass us by every day, says Kate Leaver in her book The Friendship Cure. She advises having the courage to...
Are emotions everywhere in the animal kingdom?
Fairness matters to monkeys; when food offered to their social partners is of higher quality than what they themselves receive, they become highly agitated. Pigs experience hope, which we know...
Damage to the economy brought by man-made climate change unfolds for a trend
Europe’s freakishly warm weather is likely to extend into the middle of March and may be evidence that human activity like burning fossil fuels is shifting the climate. That’s what...
The land of legends: Gujarat, India
It is the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth on 2 October, and India has already embarked on a two-year celebration. Many events take place in his native Gujarat, making...
Konstantin Stanislavsky: “Play well, or play badly, but play truly”
The world of art celebrates 156th anniversary of Konstantin Stanislavsky. The influential Russian actor, director and theatre practitioner left a durable mark on the world of performing arts, by co-founding...
Kindness spreads working wonders
Even if you’re not aware of it, it’s likely that your emotions will influence someone around you today. This can happen during our most basic exchanges, say on your commute...
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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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Holidays in Lille, France
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The unfading glory of Sergei Rachmaninov and his music
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Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary needs protection from chemical contamination
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Can Buddhist Practices Help Us Overcome The Biological Pull Of Dissatisfaction?
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It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker
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Everywhere I look in my home makes me happy: Tales of the unexpected
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Children’s mental health is at risk
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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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Taking time off school because you are being bullied
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Shakespeare’s Original Globe
