Three ways to update and upcycle old picture frames
Sometimes, in a frenzy of housekeeping, we may wish to find new uses for things instead of throwing them away. Whenever such an impulse strikes, it’s called upcycling and, ...
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Chinese-style pork and ginger stir-fry
In this video, cookbook author and host of the Marion’s Kitchen YouTube channel, Marion Grasby, demos a sinfully delectable Chinese-style pork and ginger stir-fry recipe.
Of course, the secret ...
Barry: the story of a heroic ancestor of today’s St. Bernard
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 ...
Billions of cicadas emerging after 17 years underground
In this video, we catch up with the emergence of periodical cicadas in the US, after having spent nearly two decades burrowed beneath the soil.
Groups of cicadas that share ...
Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan falls short on energy goals
Too many measures have only a short-term effect and major goals are neglected.
By Dr. Charles Ellinas
Cyprus’ government has put forward an ambitious ‘Recovery and Resilience Plan’ (RRP), with ...
How a street game became competitive Double Dutch
Hey kids, in this video we look back at the history of the popular youth game ‘Double Dutch’, in which two long jump ropes, turning in opposite directions, are jumped ...
Brad Pitt granted joint custody over kids with Angelina Jolie
Actor Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of his five underage children with former wife, actress Angelina Jolie, in a tentative ruling.
The former couple had hired a private ...
The haunting filial bond behind Art Spiegelman’s ‘Maus’
In this video, Art Spiegelman, the cartoonist behind the graphic novel ‘Maus’, recalls how his father Vladek’s stories of surviving Holocaust death camps drove the creation of the Pulitzer ...
Benefits of investing in cryptocurrency
For those who are still on the fence about investing in digital assets, here are four brief reasons (among many) as to how cryptocurrencies can help you improve your portfolio ...
How music can serve listeners’ spiritual progress – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru elaborates on the sounds whose frequencies lie beyond the limited range of human ears, but which are audible to people in advanced spiritual ...
How time tracking can level up the professional skills of a content writer
It is important for content writers and writers to write a lot and be interesting. Wasted time, or an unbearable amount of work leads to the loss of the deadline, ...
Taking stock of the Cyprus of yesteryear
THE WAY THINGS ARE
Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
A man whose father was British told me things were better under British rule than now, which came to mind when I found ...
Easy baked halibut with a herb mayonnaise crust
Put simply: baked halibut, topped with a creamy, herbed mayonnaise crust, is simply sensational, whether served for lunch or dinner.
When it comes to fish, if you tend to stick ...
Creating a circular economy for fashion
Waste in fashion occurs on a massive scale, and less than one per cent of recycled textiles is converted into new, wearable materials. However, very gradually, that may be changing.
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The science behind bioluminescent bays
In a few special places around the world, the ocean lights up at night with countless tiny blue flashes, thanks to bioluminescence – light produced by a chemical reaction in a ...
SEL for kids: what to do after making a mistake
In this video, Mister Brown of the Choose Well Group offers kids his advice on what to do after making a mistake.
The video is part of the Social and ...
Should you get your rabbit a bunny companion?
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 ...
Lorde teases comeback with first performance update
Lorde has signalled her musical comeback in 2022 – news greeted with wild enthusiasm by her fans.
It’s been just under four years since the New Zealand artist released her second ...
EU clash looms over China’s role in Cyprus
Cyprus walking a thin line between EU and China on infrastructure development
By Jason Krentos
Cyprus may soon be in a position where it will have to choose between elements ...
Feast practices: crafting Michelin-starred restaurant dinnerware
In this pre-Covid video, ceramicist Jono Pandolfi demonstrates how he and his team create 300 handcrafted plates, mugs, cups and other dinnerware for some of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants all over ...
Rent a car – a useful tool for easy travel
Should you drive your own car on a road trip or should you rent a car?
Many people will ask themselves this question while planning a trip. They wonder if ...
How to get your feet summer ready
By Prudence Wade
With the arrival of the summer we’re hit with the familiar panic. What kind of state are our feet in? What will we have to do ...
Mything the ordinary: the mundane world in miniatures
“My eyes are always on the job. My mind never shuts off. You know, I’m sitting in the doctor’s surgery and he’s getting ready to do an ...
Healthy boundaries: the reasons why people fail to set them
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...