By Helena Uhl and Gabriela Fernández Every year on 21 March the United Nations celebrates International Day of Forests. The UN hoped this event would help raise awareness about how important all types of forests are to the current and future generations. Some people have acknowledge the importance of trees and made a lifestyle choice … Continue reading
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Gap launches new app which allows you to try on clothes at home
By Aleksandra Piotrow Dressing rooms can be like the seventh circle of hell – full of queues, mirrors that make you look fat and far too much heating. But all that discomfort could be over with a new phone app which allows you to virtually try on clothes in the privacy of your own home. … Continue reading
Ray Bans, Chanel, Burberry: Who has the monopoly on all the sunglasses?
By Aleksandra Piotrow The sun has got his hat on and it’s time to buy new shades. The obvious must-haves for the season are the cult Ray Ban aviators, designed especially for aviation back in the day, to reduce distraction from light without fogging up, now retailing for around £130. If you’ve ever wondered why … Continue reading
Average life expectancy set to increase, scientists say
By Aleksandra Piotrow Average life expectancy is set to increase in many countries by 2030, says a new study by Imperial College London and WHO. The study analysed both high-income countries as well as emerging economies. It used long-term data on mortality and longevity trends to predict future life expectancy. All 35 industrialised countries that … Continue reading
What does your star sign say about your personality?
By Gabriela Fernandez Have you ever wondered the good and bad sides of your star sign? Here are the main characteristics of your zodiac sign! Aries 21 March-20 April Good: Energetic and Proactive Bad: Impatient and Too competitive Taurus 21 April- 20 May Good: Confident and Persistent Bad: Stubborn and Lazy Gemini … Continue reading
Jackie review: The grief of a first Lady
By Aubane Lemaire 8/10 When asked about the legacy of her husband, Jackie Kennedy gave an interview to Theodore H. White (played by Billy Crudup) where she tells him about the days following the death of her husband, and what the journalists wanted to hear: “the sound the bullet made”. This shocking statement plunges you into a … Continue reading
Five ways to be more zen at work
By Maia Bondici We live in a stressful time when the pressure of our jobs seems to be taking over our entire lives sometimes. According to Thich Nhat Hanh, an expert in mindfulness, here are five ways to detach yourself and learn how to keep it chill at the work place. Start your day with … Continue reading
Is sex good for you? Find out.
By Helena Uhl Sex is a basic human need. It’s pleasurable, it’s fun and it’s healthy. Here is how good sex can change your life for the better, according to experts. 1. It can give a vital boost to your immune system. Instead of guzzling down vitamins and avoiding sick people like they have the … Continue reading
Five ways 2016 was a great year for women
By Helena Uhl With Hilary Clinton’s election defeat, many women might feel the urge to hide away under a blanket and write the last year off as a disaster. To lift spirits and mark the Women of the World festival taking place later this month, here are some ways women won 2016. More women are … Continue reading
Persepolis review
By Aleksandra Piotrow 9/10 Describing Persepolis as an autobiography of Marjane Satrapi’s life during the Islamic Revolution in comic strip form would be very simplistic. The book is so much more than just a memoir of a 10-year-old girl witnessing the overthrow of the Shah’s regime and life in Iran following the revolution. This inspirational … Continue reading