Changes must be made to operation of vaccine portal
By George Georgiou
Most will have heard about the crashing of the vaccine portal soon after it opened on Wednesday for those over 61.
First of all, what genius decided to ...
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Why an authentically serene life takes ‘Inner Engineering’ – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru, turns our attention to the inner work that, if put into practice, could alleviate and transform the turmoil of our modern-day lives to ...
Flute force: how to sabre a bottle of champagne
You may consider yourself adept at opening champagne, but just how handy are you at popping the cork with a sharp implement, before filling up a flute with those gorgeous, ...
A play of paradoxes: street artist Banksy’s ‘Gas Mask Boy’
In this video, Matt Langton, senior specialist at auction house Phillips, discusses the spray paint and oil-on-wood work ‘Gas Mask Boy’ by graffiti artist Banksy.
The anonymous artist first turned ...
The ancient Greek town that suffered the same fate as Pompeii
The eruption of Santorini in 1615 BCE, covered the town of Akrotiri with metres of volcanic debris. Today, archaeologists are in the process of excavating it – and marvelling at its remarkably ...
Pollution in its many forms
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Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
Maari contacted me recently, incandescent with fury, to let off steam about her ‘foreign’ neighbour who ‘Threw his dachshund’s sausages over the ...
Five lifestyle changes to manage menopause naturally
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 ...
How to make Batata Harra, Lebanese spicy potatoes
What do you get when you pair Cyprus potatoes with the explosion of flavours of the classic Lebanese side dish ‘Batata Harra’? Well, ‘heaven’ would be one word to describe ...
How to organise your home gym for the smallest footprint
Exercising at home – understandably – has soared during global lockdowns, and 2020 saw a record purchase of weights, yoga mats and other fitness resources that can be used to work out in ...
Five things we do that confuse our pet dogs
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 ...
The college student who designed a prize-winning garment for the homeless
College student, Aya Ayoubi has won a prestigious prize for her efforts to design a portable clothing/sleep solution for homeless people in Atlanta, Georgia.
Georgia Tech student Ayoubi, who ...
How far can ministers be taken to task?
A look at the possible liability of ministers for wrongful acts
By Achilleas Demetriades
My effort today relates to examining the obscure point of possible liability under tort of government ...
Millie Bobby Brown: stop expecting me to remain a child
Actress and star of the popular Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown shot to fame when she was 12 years old, and today enjoys a huge fandom.
However, she is ...
Climate change expected to make European hay fever seasons much worse
By Adam Vaughan
Coping with the hay fever season in north-west Europe is set to get harder, with climate change projected to potentially increase the severity of the pollen season ...
The luxury retreat hidden deep in Kyoto’s forests
Tucked away in a forest, Hoshinoya Kyoto is a dream getaway for those who like their travels exquisitely tasteful while understated.
Once the family retreat of a 17th-century merchant and ...
Chicago: from a steely skyline to the heart of the Blues
In this pre-Covid video, we head to the Windy City, otherwise known as Chicago… the foremost urban centre of the US state of Illinois, and the heart of the American ...
How a 583-year-old Italian mural is professionally restored
In this video, we meet Andrea Sozzi Sabatini, CEO of Etrurio, an olive-oil company in Tuscany, who came across a 583-year-old fresco in an apartment block basement, while searching for ...
Stress: how it affects your skin and what you can do about it
By Katie Wright
Have you noticed your skin has suffered in the last year, with an increase in acne, deepening wrinkles or exacerbated existing conditions? Pandemic stress might be to ...
Debunking 15 myths about vision and eye health
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 ...
Pantry and shopping essentials for a vegan kitchen
So, what do vegans stock up on, to have on hand as food basics for the pantry and kitchen?
It’s certainly a thought that occurs to many who may ...
Breaking the world’s fastest rope-climbing record
In this Red Bull-sponsored video, we watch as foremost obstacle course racing (OCR) athlete Thomas Van Tonder attempts to climb a 90m rope… chasing a world record for the fastest 50...
Ways to improve your channel: Get free subscribers easily
When you launch a blog on youtube you inevitably meet many issues that require your constant attention and maintenance. You must look after your ranking on the platform, which consists ...
Designing the ‘brain’ of the smart home of the future
We’re already getting used to the idea of ‘smart’ everything… including our homes. But while more and more apps and futuristic options for our living areas are becoming available, ...
Guarding against heartworm disease in dogs and cats
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 ...