Category: Culture
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Amadeus Mozart Last Castle To Be Auctioned Off
According to many musical fans and our friends at toptenrealestatedeals.com, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is often considered the greatest musical genius to have ever lived. With over 800 works including operas, symphonies, and concertos, he defined the classical period and inspired later composers including Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. His music continues to be performed all over the…
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9 Suggestions For Light And Delicious Desserts
Craving a dessert that won’t weigh you down? The struggle is real. But fear not, as this guide will unveil the art of crafting desserts that are both light and delectable. The struggle is real, but the solution is incredibly sweet. In a world where indulgence often comes with guilt, these dessert ideas offer a…
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How Weight Loss Classes Can Benefit Your Holistic Wellness
Canadians are still bouncing back from the health impacts of years of isolation. A recent survey of over 1,000 citizens shows that almost one-third of them don’t exercise at all, despite the country’s health officials’ recommendation of at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity. After all, finding the motivation to go to the gym…
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Which Canadian Province Has Best Chance For UFO Sighting?
Halloween just ended and fittingly the worlds of the supernatural and unexplained collided. In fact, according to recent data, Since 1998, each October has contributed to a total of 486 UFO sightings. In the spooky spirit of Halloween, our friends at BonusFinder Canada decided to find out which Canadian province has the highest chance of spotting a UFO. To do…
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UK Tuition Highest Among Most Influential Countries Canada Ranks Fifth
Data calculated by Learnbonds.com shows that the United Kingdom has the highest tuition fees among the top ten world’s most influential countries at $13,900 per year. Tuition fees compared Among the top countries, Japan ranks second with an average of $12,400 to represent a percentage difference of 10.7% with the UK. According to the data: “The United…
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What Is The Mystery Phenomenon Of Shoe Tossing?
Shoe tossing and shoe posting are seen in most Canadian cities and rural motorways. Its history and its symbolism are remarkably complex. Shoe tossing is when shoelaces are tied and tossed over telephone or power lines so that the shoes hang loosely above the ground. Yet shoe tossing does not accurately describe shoes that are…
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Biometric Sensory Art Experiences Inspired By Four Cities
PURPLE are now working on a multi-city arts project in China and Hong Kong with The House Collective, a collection of uniquely intimate luxury hotels that includes Upper House in Hong Kong that was just listed as part of World’s 50 Best. ‘Encounters Across Cultures’ will be an immersive journey that travels across four dynamic cities: Hong Kong,…
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Thanksgiving’s Underlying Message Of Gratitude Helps Willpower Around Food
As millions upon millions of Canadians and Americans look ahead to Thanksgiving with trepidation about overeating, Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., a brain and cognitive scientist specializing in the psychology of eating, offers this timeless wisdom: Thanksgiving, with its underlying message of gratitude, can help, not hinder, willpower around food. In fact, says Susan — who…
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Past President And Former Mason Teddy Roosevelt And Mystery UFO
When one thinks of U.S. Presidents and UFOs several of our Chief Executives come to mind. Firstly, there is President Eisenhower purportedly meeting aliens at Edwards Air Force Base in 1954. Then there is JFK’s memo to the CIA asking for disclosure on UFOs ten days before his assassination. More humorously but perhaps true is…
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Most Famous And Weirdest Retired Soccer Jersey Numbers
With the retirement of Francesco Totti five years ago, fans had been wondering if his team, Roma, would retire his famous number 10 shirt. In the end, they did not. That got us thinking, what are the most famous shirt retirements in Soccer – Football history? Let’s take a look.
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Kanazawa Japan Keeping Geigi Culture Alive
Kanazawa remains one of Japan’s most curious cities. True to its deep roots, its architecture and layout continue to reflect the style and look that dominated its feudal era during the famed Edo period. Even today, its mysterious districts draw visitors and photographers from around the world who wish to experience and capture its intrigue,…
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Sir Elton John Lists Atlanta Condo
I bet you did not know these facts from our friends at toptenrealestatedeals.com : British singer-pianist-composer Elton John is the most successful solo artist in the history of the Billboard charts, with more than 50 number-one hits, seven number-one albums, and over 300 million in record sales. He has received two Oscars, a Tony, a…
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Prehistoric Ocarinas-Ancient Flints Contain Musical Scales
A few years back, I posted the “I Found a… Pipe” blogpost – an attempt to initiate a series of found object accounts; exploring the dynamics of curiosity, the chance encounters, the chains of association, the pratfalls and prat-uplifts that may accompany such discoveries. One of the persistent themes is the idea that electronic-equivalents of sound-making processes…
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Stranger Things Tops List Of Most Popular TV Series But Who’s Next?
From Stranger Things dropping the first teaser for its final season to Sex Education Season 4, September is shaping up to be an exciting month for TV fans. New research has revealed the most popular TV series and Stranger Things tops the list. *costs are listed in USD Our friends at Spin Genie have looked at a range of factors including the…
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Online Exhibition Of 1930s American Art Now Running
Walter Quirt “This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, June 27, 1936 A Rendezvous with Destiny: 1930s American Art, the new online exhibition from Helicline Fine Art, has started and runs through November 5, 2023. The exhibition features a variety of artistic styles and subject matters from urban, industrial and rural to abstract, people…
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How to Refresh A Toddler On Hot Summer Days
Toddlers are great. They are curious, active, and love learning. For them, every moment is an exciting opportunity to learn something new. Toddlers are continually focused on experiencing positive emotions. They are not focused on negativity, nor do they hold grudges for a lifetime. That is why it’s so fun to be around them. No…
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The Protected Origin And Definition Of Spanish Cheese
One of my newest cheese loves is not a new cheese at all, but, actually, the traditional cheese of Spain. Manchego is a smaller wheel of Spanish sheep’s milk cheese that just makes the mouth water. It is regulated by Spain under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), which was granted through the European Union.…
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What Breakfast to Have in Summer?
As the sun rises and the weather gets warmer, it’s time to revamp our breakfast routine to embrace the flavors of summer. A nourishing and refreshing morning meal is essential to fuel our bodies and minds for the day ahead. Say goodbye to heavy and hearty breakfasts and say hello to delightful summer breakfast ideas that…
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54 Percent Of Dogs In North America Are Obese
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – It’s not just people who are experiencing a high rate of being overweight. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 54% of dogs in the country are considered overweight or obese. That adds up to 50 million dogs in the USA (and much more taking Canada and Mexico pet dogs…
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Large Scale Landscapes At Chicago Gray
GRAY Chicago | Sep 8 – Oct 28, 2023 [CHICAGO – August, 2023] – Alex Katz: Autumn is the artist’s tenth solo exhibition at GRAY and the first exhibition of large-scale landscapes since 2018. The exhibition follows his lauded career retrospective, Gathering, which opened at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in the fall of 2022. As Guggenheim curator…
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In The Studio With Conceptual Artist Margaret Innerhofer
A behind the scene look of the conceptual artist’s solo show SHADOWLAND It is the first Saturday of Upstate Art Weekend and I am standing in a chemistry classroom of a former public school looking at inverted works, listening to Gregorian chants meets Jimmy Hendrix inspired music, and feeling that I am falling into a trance. In…
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Eames: Iconic Husband & Wife 20th/21st Century Designers
The next time that you sit down to a table in a local restaurant for a nice meal with friends, rest in a waiting room, or even thumb through an Ikea catalogue (apologies to those that ‘yuck’ on that idea)—take note of the furniture that stands before your eyes…have you ever given it more thought…
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How to take care of yourself at night?
After a long day of work or school, it’s important to take care of yourself before bed. Taking care of yourself at night ensures that you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself at night: Take Care of Your Skin…
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Comic Books Will Break Your Heart, Kid
This post is a response to the comic book article found at popuniverse which begins like this: “The comic book industry is the launchpad for one of the most unique and innovative storytelling mediums ever created. Powered by imaginative creators highly skilled in the written and visual arts. Forged by businesspersons who recognize the power…
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Dystopic Comic Book Feels Startling Familiar
Here’s the synopsis: Mainstream Social is DEAD! State censorship, sponsored spam,cancel culture and inciter-banning means everyone who’s anyone is on the dark web. And no one knows it better than Tucker Scott. Rampant cyberbullying. Fake news trolling. Spying, voyeurism and privacy invasion. This is Contraband, the ruthless entrepreneurs’digital underground – where profit-hungry mobs prowl city…
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Canada’s Most Googled Netflix Original Series and Movies Revealed
Around 75 million US and Canadian adults have a Netflix subscription, with the streaming service a huge hit. But, which Netflix original series and movies are most popular amongst us Canadians? Our friends at Spin Genie- a leading online casino have helped us out with this one and looked at Google search data, viewing hours,…
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SwissArtExpo 2023 Will Be Most Visited Hotspot In Zurich
This year’s SWISSARTEXPO 2023 will be held in the beautiful Zurich main station. The art festival expects to draw 80,000 passers-by every day at the most visited hotspot in Zurich! What is the ARTBOX.PROJECTS? The ARTBOX.PROJECTS have been taking place at regular intervals since 2015 at the most sought-after art hot spots worldwide.…
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This Canada Day Reflect On The End Of Canada’s Penny
Eleven years ago, the Canadian mint circulated fresh pennies for the very last time. Back then I looked out the window at my favorite Café , I noticed one of the employees was sweeping the pavement. He had one of those stand-up dust pans in one hand, and a pole-like brush in the other. In…