This Boy's (Working) Life

This Boy's (Working) Life

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 31, 2021, 12:00 pm

When I was ten, my parents opened one of the first Thai restaurants in New Jersey. I started working in the kitchen before my voice broke. To us, the place was so much more than just a business. But…

Can the ‘high heel index’ predict economic growth?

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 31, 2021, 11:11 am

Extra-high heels are having a moment, from Beyoncé to Olivia Rodrigo. Could they mark a return to an era of prosperity?You will have heard of the hemline index. It was first theorised in 1926 by the…

An air purifier can help protect you from coronavirus and smoke pollution. How to pick and use one.

Lifestyle     •     August 31, 2021, 12:00 pm

Experts recommend using a HEPA filter and making sure you’re using the correct size and setting.

Country’s first nationwide K-Pop Open House by Robinsons Homes welcomed its new homeowners

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 31, 2021, 1:07 pm

The global health pandemic has underscored the need for cleaner, safer and healthier living spaces, now more than ever. Cognizant of this growing necessity, Robinsons Homes, one of the residential…

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6 tasty vegetarian mains that will get you fired up to grill

6 tasty vegetarian mains that will get you fired up to grill

Lifestyle     •     August 30, 2021, 5:00 pm

Vegan and vegetarian main dishes for your grilling fest.

Podcast | The cost of success: What happens to West African migrants in Europe

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     April 29, 2021, 4:00 pm

Some adventurers lose but some succeed. What is the price of this success? This is the story of 18-year-old Guinean Fana, who decided to cross the Mediterranean to get to Europe when he was just 12…

Why Maymay Entrata is not so active on social media

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 30, 2021, 10:30 am

Maymay Entrata feels that social media has become toxic, what with the bashings that celebrities get each time they post something. The post Why Maymay Entrata is not so active on social media…

Kill pills! How to store and restore winter woollens for seasons to come

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 30, 2021, 5:30 pm

From shooing moths away to gentle washing, here’s how to care for the knitwear that kept you warm all winterIf you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the past few months shuffling around your home,…

The eighth natural wonder of the world is getting a partnership with TikTok

Lifestyle – Quartz     •     August 30, 2021, 2:16 pm

Kenya is turning to a global youth audience to showcase the eighth natural wonder of the world—the great wildebeest migration—as Africa goes all out to ramp up international tourism numbers.The east…

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New tricks for life’s second (or third) act | Letter

New tricks for life’s second (or third) act | Letter

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 29, 2021, 5:36 pm

From RAF pilot to to tech whiz to housebuilder to author, John LeBrun writes that you’re never too old to learnYour article on people who changed course in midlife (A stunning second act!, 26 August)…

Summer of KidsPost: Boats, camping and mountains

Lifestyle     •     August 29, 2021, 9:00 pm

Readers share their summer fun with KidsPost

Liza Diño says Philippine Film Industry Month proves Duterte’s support for filmmakers

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 29, 2021, 12:13 pm

“It recognizes the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of all stakeholders and sectors of the film industry," Liza Diño said. The post Liza Diño says Philippine Film Industry Month proves…

The Shakedown at Sing Sing

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 26, 2021, 10:00 am

In the prison yard last summer, I received an ultimatum: pay up or get shivved (again). For what felt like the first time, I chose door number three.

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opens with film about Czech athlete

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     August 21, 2021, 2:59 pm

Central and Eastern Europe's most important film festival has finally returned to the spa town of Karlovy Vary after COVID cancelled it last year.

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Cry Like a Boy: Meet the African musicians using their voices for social change

Cry Like a Boy: Meet the African musicians using their voices for social change

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     August 26, 2021, 4:00 pm

Know more about the five African artists you heard on the Cry Like a Boy podcast, which brought the gripping tales on challenging toxic masculinities in Africa to life.

You'll Breathe Easier With Blueair's Air-Purifier-and-Fan Combo

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 26, 2021, 10:00 am

Not to mention sleep significantly cooler.

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My kitty is now an alt TikTok baddie

My kitty is now an alt TikTok baddie

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 27, 2021, 10:02 am

This story is part of “Please Make My Cats Famous,” a video series where editor Zofiya Acosta attempts to make their two cats famous via a series of challenges. Last week, I dressed up my cat…

OCD has plagued me for most of my life – can I ever escape it?

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 27, 2021, 2:00 pm

Ask your GP to refer you to a specialist, says Annalisa Barbieri. It’s not surprising you haven’t been able to conquer it on your ownI am a 76-year-old married man and have had intense and ongoing…

Benjamin Bernheim stuns at the Salzburg Festival with an intimate recital

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     August 26, 2021, 4:45 pm

On stage, the tenor Benjamin Bernheim often incarnates the role of the lover and he remained true to this at his recital at the Salzburg Festival singing songs from Brahms to Britten and praising…

Why you shouldn’t fear MSG, an unfairly maligned and worthwhile seasoning

Lifestyle     •     August 27, 2021, 2:00 pm

Monosodium glutamate, a.k.a. MSG, can be a very useful tool for boosting flavor. Here's some background on the ingredient and how to use it at home.

The 22 Best Sex Toys for Men—Whether You're With a Partner or Riding Solo

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 26, 2021, 3:51 pm

If more pleasure is your thing, you've come to the right place.

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LOOK: Maxene Magalona, Angelica Panganiban, Glaiza de Castro bond through yoga

LOOK: Maxene Magalona, Angelica Panganiban, Glaiza de Castro bond through yoga

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 26, 2021, 2:30 pm

For friends and actresses Maxene Magalona, Angelica Panganiban and Glaiza de Castro, yoga is what keeps them tighter and closer. The post LOOK: Maxene Magalona, Angelica Panganiban, Glaiza de Castro…

Lawyer for Afghan girls’ robotics team tells Oklahoma woman to stop taking credit for rescue

Lifestyle     •     August 26, 2021, 10:01 pm

Several media outlets covered Allyson Reneau’s efforts to ‘save’ the girls.

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Try these new tricks for fighting jet lag

Try these new tricks for fighting jet lag

Lifestyle     •     August 25, 2021, 5:52 pm

Before, during and after the flight, there are ways to ease the leap to a new time zone.

These Are the Jobs Your Partner Wishes You Had

Lifestyle from Newser     •     August 19, 2021, 6:41 pm

Working in health care probably doesn't feel all that sexy during a pandemic. But it does look that way in a new survey. Zippia asked 1,000 workers about what common jobs they thought were most…

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Goodreads Has a Review Problem

Goodreads Has a Review Problem

Lifestyle from Newser     •     August 22, 2021, 11:30 pm

Goodreads has become a behemoth in the world of book reviews. Need proof? Look up a book online to check out reviews, and Goodreads—which is owned by Amazon—will frequently turn up first. In theory…

Miss Cagayan bows out of Miss Universe PH 2021 due to COVID-19

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 24, 2021, 1:53 pm

MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan Province’s candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 will not participate in the competition, said the organization on Tuesday. In an Instagram post on August 22,…

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Canned clams and olives give humble pantry pasta a briny punch

Canned clams and olives give humble pantry pasta a briny punch

Lifestyle     •     August 23, 2021, 2:00 pm

Briny canned clams are combined with olives and marinara sauce for a filling pantry pasta recipe.

<i>Red Dead Online</i> Has Gone Full <i>Tombstone</i> With Its Call to Arms Mode

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 18, 2021, 6:27 pm

The surprisingly great Call to Arms scenario is the closest you’re ever going to get to feeling like Kurt Russell with a six-shooter.

Dimples Romana sees ‘new partnership’ as answered prayer

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 23, 2021, 1:02 pm

Actress and entrepreneur Dimples Romana seems to be taking on a new venture which she regards as an answered prayer. The post Dimples Romana sees ‘new partnership’ as answered prayer appeared first…

Thomasina Miers’ recipe for summer tomato tagliatelle with toasted walnut and ’nduja pesto | The simple fix

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 23, 2021, 12:00 pm

Walnuts and spicy Italian sausage are welcome gatecrashers at this party of garlicky summer tomatoes and tagliatelleSquirrelling away little parcels of ’nduja, the intensely spicy and garlicky…

Looking for your next podcast? Here’s what the Cry Like a Boy team is listening to

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     August 23, 2021, 2:11 pm

Of course, we suggest you try the Euronews’ award-winning podcast Cry Like a Boy, available in English and in French as Dans la tête des Hommes. If you have already given it a listen, our team…

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Readers reply: why does everyone hate the sound of their recorded voice?

Readers reply: why does everyone hate the sound of their recorded voice?

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 22, 2021, 1:00 pm

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsWhy do I hate the sound of…

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Billionaire Gives 'River Dave' Enough to Rebuild Cabin

Billionaire Gives 'River Dave' Enough to Rebuild Cabin

Lifestyle from Newser     •     August 20, 2021, 6:26 am

The New Hampshire hermit known as "River Dave" can add a tech billionaire to the list of benefactors who've come to his aid after the cabin he'd lived in for nearly 30 years off the grid burned down…

Six months ago I set out to buy beds for my children. Seasons passed. The beds did not come | Nicola Redhouse

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 21, 2021, 8:00 pm

Supply chain delays have hit home decor particularly hard – as I’ve learned from bitter experienceIt has been a year of unprecedented supply chain problems. Covid-19 is a major contributor, and a…

The Deeply Unfair Question Parents Must Answer

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 20, 2021, 12:00 pm

We’re at the bottom, not the peak, of the wave of sick kids, just as schools are re-opening. We have to talk about this.

8 of our best eggplant recipes for grilling, roasting, frying and dipping

Lifestyle     •     August 21, 2021, 2:00 pm

We have a great eggplant parm, of course, but you'd be well-served to try these salads, dips and more.

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Cocktail of the week: maverick – recipe | The good mixer

Cocktail of the week: maverick – recipe | The good mixer

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 20, 2021, 3:00 pm

A tropical treat with a vodka kick and prosecco bubbles to lift the fruitThis is our vibrant and tropical homage to the celebrated spritz. It’s a great alfresco refresher for a warm, late summer’s…

Loch Ness Tourist Leaves a Bitter, Hilarious Review

Lifestyle from Newser     •     August 20, 2021, 4:59 pm

A tourist visiting Inverness in the Scottish Highlands apparently thought a Nessie sighting was guaranteed. In a bitter yet amusing one-star TripAdvisor review of the trip, posted in June, "Ron" from…

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Photo gallery: Burundi's women's status is being rethought

Photo gallery: Burundi's women's status is being rethought

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     August 19, 2021, 4:00 pm

In Burundi, a country affected by gender inequalities, many women are victims of violence, particularly sexual violence. How are these inequalities evolving in Burundi today? Is there an improvement?

‘Inaccessibility is a collective problem’: the promise and limits of adaptive fashion

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 19, 2021, 5:30 pm

The needs of differently abled people have not been high on many fashion designers’ agendas, but this is slowly beginning to changeWhen Angel Dixon acquired her disability, clothes shopping suddenly…

Gretchen Fullido battles anxiety by caring for her plants: ‘Always therapeutic’

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 19, 2021, 11:14 am

TV news anchor and certified plantita Gretchen Fullido finds it "therapeutic" and healthy to attend to her plants during her free time. The post Gretchen Fullido battles anxiety by caring for her…

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The 20 Best Gift Ideas for Your Hard-to-Shop-For Sister

The 20 Best Gift Ideas for Your Hard-to-Shop-For Sister

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 18, 2021, 9:37 pm

She'll want something good after putting up with you all those years.

Luminous architecture, fine art and urban gardens are among Houston’s new attractions

Lifestyle     •     August 18, 2021, 6:00 pm

From the psychedelic to the botanical, Houston’s newest draws offer a variety of moods and settings.

Victor Silayan slams bullies, old standards of masculinity: ‘It’s a new era’

Inquirer Lifestyle     •     August 18, 2021, 11:29 am

Model-turned-actor Victor Silayan hates bullies and he will not hesitate to retaliate at any bully for bad behavior. The post Victor Silayan slams bullies, old standards of masculinity: ‘It’s a new…

Podcast | What’s expected of men who go to war in a macho society?

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     June 10, 2021, 4:00 pm

Liberia’s brutal civil war pushed soldiers and masculinity to the extreme. Jonathan and Morris had to show strength even when they feared death. Join our talk with Liberian journalist Carielle Doe…

I found out after my husband died that he had an affair. What can I do to survive? | Leading questions

Lifestyle | The Guardian     •     August 18, 2021, 5:30 pm

When you’re grieving so much it feels like survival is at stake, willpower and reading are not enough, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-SmithI am a 70-year-old professor of history. My husband…

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He Dropped Out of School, Helped Popularize This Famous Puzzle

He Dropped Out of School, Helped Popularize This Famous Puzzle

Lifestyle from Newser     •     August 17, 2021, 12:11 pm

Maki Kaji, who helped popularize the numbers puzzle sudoku, and whose life's work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died, his Japanese company said Tuesday. He was 69 and had bile duct cancer,…

Almodóvar criticises algorithms after Instagram apologises for removing film poster for nudity

Lifestyle | Euronews RSS     •     August 11, 2021, 3:06 pm

The poster shows a woman's nipple with milk dripping from it.

The 45 Best Gifts for the Man Who Appreciates Real Luxury

Lifestyle - Esquire     •     August 17, 2021, 6:28 pm

Celebrate style, taste, and disposable income with one brilliant gift idea.

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