Study skills for kids: how to take effective notes
Hey kids, in this ‘Study Skills’ series of videos, we’re going to learn, step-by-step, the best approaches to become a studying powerhouse.
The first step towards this goal is ...
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Meet the breeds: the eight types of cats that shed the least
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 ...
William and Kate mark first married decade with photos
Prince William and Kate Middleton mark a special marriage milestone today, April 29.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their wedding, having posed for portraits ...
River interceptors are removing ocean-bound plastic
In this video, we learn about a fleet of river interceptors operated by non-profit organisation The Ocean Cleanup, which are at the forefront of the fight to remove waste from ...
Siem Reap: gateway to Cambodia’s religious splendours
In this video, we head to Siem Reap, for a pre-Covid tour of Cambodia’s second-largest city.
Gateway for the tourist-drawing temples of Angkor – a stupendous array of ancient religious ...
In the bag: how Nicola Coughlan’s purse keeps her classy
In this British Vogue video, ‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan reveals the items she carries with her at all times – including shoot days when she’s headed for set.
“You’ve ...
The importance of establishing ease in the body – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru, discusses one of the primary ways of establishing health and ease in our body – fasting on key days during a month – in order ...
Dare to think about the wholly spiritless
By Richard Dickenson
I listened to a Very Prominent Churchman as he sought to explain the Christian take on what he called The Holy Spirit/Ghost. What a job he ...
Nadiya Hussain’s 15-minute Poke Bowl with Salmon
With the weather getting warmer, appetites are gearing up for lighter fare. In this video, food author and chef Nadiya Hussain gives us her take on a Hawaiian poke bowl ...
10 ways to de-lint your clothes without a dedicated roller
Nothing ruins an outfit faster than having lint all over it. And while you can devote 15 minutes at a time, removing all of that cottony debris with a lint roller, ...
The best real estate leads for new real estate agents
How Do New Real Estate Agents Get Leads?
There are several different types of real estate lead generation that a new real estate agent can do. There is a lot ...
Why juvenile great white sharks are moving into new waters
In this video, we learn that between 2014 and 2020, juvenile great white sharks moved approximately 373 miles north in California waters, into marine areas that were previously too cold for them to ...
Food allergies in dogs: telltale signs and a healing recipe
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 ...
One pre-teen’s difficult year of Covid-driven e-schooling
With Covid-19 having disrupted just about every aspect of life during 2020, including school, here’s how one Canadian 12-year-old has weathered a year of e-learning.
“It’s been a tough ...
Kindergarten pop-pop: Arnold is a hands-on granddad
The Terminator can take on just about anything, but can he handle a newborn? Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daughter isn’t so sure.
Katherine Schwarzenegger welcomed her daughter, Lyla, with her ...
Ensuring transparency amid virtual currency tsunami
New anti-money laundering law strengthens ways of monitoring crypto-assets
By Christiana Nestoros
During the last few years we have witnessed the growing popularity of ‘virtual’ or ‘crypto’ currencies. Today, we ...
Saving the world’s rarest marine mammal in Cyprus
Joint projects in place to save the Monk Seal are showing results
By Marios Papageorgiou
Did you know that the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) is currently the most endangered ...
Safe and sound: the vigilant world of an elite bodyguard
As most of us will know, a bodyguard’s role is to keep their wealthy, high-profile clients safe from all possible threats.
But how does that portfolio break down in ...
Luscious lemon products to add to your skincare routine
By Katie Wright
There’s something so appealing about the zingy, zesty scent of lemon, especially when it comes to beauty products.
But did you know the juicy citrus fruit ...
Notes from the open road: playing piano in 450 world cities
Dotan Negrin started travelling the world with his piano in 2011 when he was 24, beginning by a long road-trip across America and visiting 36 states.
Once he got over his initial fear ...
A progression of colours: spring tulips at Hever Castle
As we head into May, one of the joys of late spring in the northern hemisphere is to witness a rolling, crescendo of blooms in home and state gardens.
In ...
Verdi al fresco: vocalists perform ‘Nabucco’ chorus from Royal Opera roof
In this video, we enjoy a very special ‘al fresco’ (and, of course, Covid-aware) rendition of one of the best-loved pieces of music from the canon of Giuseppe Verdi. London’...
How to make the best crispy Sweet Potato Fries
In this video, we learn how to make delicious crispy sweet potato fries.
They offer a truly melt-in-your-mouth interior with a super crispy exterior, as well as health brownie points, ...
How an ancient remedy became a modern cure for malaria
In this video, we learn that, during the Sixties, drug-resistant strains of malaria emerged, making the disease even deadlier than before. But then, pharmaceutical scientist Tu Youyou discovered a promising ...