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Keeping Your Mental Health In Check In Times Of Crisis

March 28, 2020

Whether you are concerned for loved ones, yourself, financial difficulties, fear of the unknown or anything else in the uncertain fallout of the coronavirus, here are some ways to take care of your mental wellbeing.

Japan Offering Virtual Tours In Light Of The 2020 Olympic Games Being Postponed

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March 25, 2020

The 2020 Summer Olympic Games were originally scheduled to begin on July 24th, but they will now be postponed 12 months as a part of a greater effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Are We Naturally Built To Fear Change?

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March 23, 2020

As a species, we rely on people staying healthy and alive. It’s a race for the survival of the fittest and part of our natural instinct is to avoid disease and any threats to our health. This survival mechanism could in part explain why so much panic is occurring now.

Books For Refugees

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March 21, 2020

In the wake of World Book Day as children put away their costumes, we bookmark another year of celebrating our favorite stories, magical worlds and complex characters.

Brandon Maxwell

How A Small Town Boy From Texas Started Dressing The World’s Most Influential Women

If you watched the MET Gala this past year, than you certainly must know who Brandon Maxwell is. Remember Lady Gaga’s iconic triple outfit change on the red carpet? That was all Maxwell, in fact he was the one handing Gaga her props to match each outfit, which he designed and conceptualized. Read more…

March 19, 2020/by Eric Mastrota

BBC Presents ‘Culture In Quarantine’ For Coronavirus Social-Distancing Initiative

The “Culture in Quarantine Festival” will be covering everything from the theater and dance to art and classical music, all as a means of keeping the public a little more sane during this time of complete panic.

March 17, 2020/by Jenna Owen

Musician David Olney Silently Slipped Away On Stage During Performance

March 14, 2020/by Toni Campbell

Tennessee vs Scotland On Tampon Tax

March 13, 2020/by Eric Mastrota

Billie Eilish Makes Powerful Statement About Body Shaming During Concert Interlude

March 12, 2020/by Jenna Owen

AI Technology Helps Explore The Mystery Surrounding The Nazca Lines

Remembering The Legacy Of "Boys In The Band" Playwright, Mart Crawley

March 10, 2020

Mart Crawley, a playwright who’s most famously known for his groundbreaking 1968 off-Broadway play The Boys In The Band, has died at the age of 84.

A Tribute To Katherine Johnson – NASA’s Pioneering Mathematician

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March 7, 2020

Katherine Johnson, the woman who rocketed the USA to the forefront space race and simultaneously shattered race and gender stereotypes, has sadly passed away. She died on February 24 at the age of 101. Let’s look back on the incredible life of this extraordinary figure.

Europe's Longest Cycling Bridge Begins Construction In The Netherlands

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March 5, 2020

Construction on what is projected to be Europe’s longest bridge for cyclists and pedestrians has begun in the Netherlands. The Blauwe Loper, or Blue Carpet Bridge, will be over 2600 feet long, basically half of a mile, and stretch over a lake, nature reserve, canal, and motorway.

Studies Show ‘Cat-Specific’ Frequency Music Reduces Stress in Cats

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March 3, 2020

New research has revealed that playing a specific type of music to your pet cat could be the best way to help reduce their stress levels and encourage your feline to be calmer and more relaxed. I’ve come across many studies over the years which have revealed the benefits of music for humans, for helping to reduce stress.

Free Contemporary Art Museum Opens In Massachusetts

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February 27, 2020

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design opened a new art museum to the public on February 22nd with a bang, as they announced that admission to the museum would be completely free all year. The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), is located within the MassArt campus.

Black History Month: Important Books That Tackle Contemporary Cultural Issues

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February 24, 2020

Black History Month is an important period of celebration, reflection and scrutiny. Part of that homage comes a celebratory array of articles listing famous black entrepreneurs, artists, figureheads, visionaries, writers and much more.

Why Non-Binary Emojis Are Essential To Promoting A More Inclusive Society

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February 24, 2020

Emojis are commonplace in text messages, chats and have even ventured into business emails as a way to add additional expression to a discussion, sentence or phrase. In a constant effort to become more inclusive, a new batch of emojis have been released.

The History of Mardi Gras

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February 22, 2020

Mardi Gras falls this year on Tuesday 25th of February, a colourful festival of green, purple and gold kicking off spring celebrations and marking the forty-seven days leading up to Easter.

5 Unique Date Ideas To Spice Up Your Relationship

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February 20, 2020

Instead of making another reservation at the same restaurant, try to spice up your next date with your significant other and discover things about yourselves you’d never even think to ask about if you were just sitting at a table together.

Brooks Koepka Wants You To Stop Criticizing Athlete’s BodiesJanuary 6, 2020 - 13:28
Brooks Koepka wants you to stop criticizing athletes bodies and thinks he looks way better than you naked anyway.
Hollywood’s Top Real Estate Agent On The Future Of Wellness HomesJanuary 4, 2020 - 11:48
Celebrity and luxury real estate expert, Kofi Nartey, is leading the newest real estate trend of “wellness” homes, but what exactly does that mean?
Lana Del Rey Mourns Her Loss of Patriotism on New RecordAugust 30, 2019 - 11:38
Del Rey’s newest album is her most mature—and perhaps her most pessimistic—to date.

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Texas Governor Issues Stricter Lockdown Policies In Response To COVID-19March 30, 2020 - 16:25
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten the health and safety of our world, more and more necessary restrictive measures are being enforced by federal/local governments worldwide to protect its citizens.
Russia Debating Nationwide Lockdown In Response To Coronavirus PandemicMarch 30, 2020 - 15:19
Russia is moving towards a nationwide lockdown as coronavirus concerns continue to grow. This Monday, Moscow’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin ordered his 12.7 million residents to stay home beginning this week.
Major UK Airport To Shut North Terminal Due To Lack Of Flights Caused By CoronavirusMarch 30, 2020 - 09:35
The UK’s second largest airport Gatwick has announced that it will close one of its major terminals citing the lack of flights as a result of travel bans imposed to help slow down the spread of Coronavirus.
Coronavirus Studies In Iceland Show That Half Of Carriers Had No SymptomsMarch 30, 2020 - 09:27
Studies into the population of Iceland have revealed that half of the population appear to be carriers of Coronavirus but in fact display no symptoms. Health experts across the globe are in agreement that testing people is the only way to fully understand the spread.
Celebrities Rally Round To Help Tackle Coronavirus PandemicMarch 30, 2020 - 09:20
Celebrities from fashion, music and screen have come together to help the world tackle the Coronavirus pandemic by providing support for medics and food banks that are directly helping with the crisis.

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Keeping Your Mental Health In Check In Times Of Crisis

Japan Offering Virtual Tours In Light Of The 2020 Olympic Games Being Postponed

Are We Naturally Built To Fear Change?

Books For Refugees

Brandon Maxwell

BBC Presents ‘Culture In Quarantine’ For Coronavirus Social-Distancing Initiative

Musician David Olney Silently Slipped Away On Stage During Performance

Tennessee vs Scotland On Tampon Tax

Billie Eilish Makes Powerful Statement About Body Shaming During Concert Interlude

AI Technology Helps Explore The Mystery Surrounding The Nazca Lines

Remembering The Legacy Of "Boys In The Band" Playwright, Mart Crawley

A Tribute To Katherine Johnson – NASA’s Pioneering Mathematician

Europe's Longest Cycling Bridge Begins Construction In The Netherlands

Studies Show ‘Cat-Specific’ Frequency Music Reduces Stress in Cats

Free Contemporary Art Museum Opens In Massachusetts

Black History Month: Important Books That Tackle Contemporary Cultural Issues

Why Non-Binary Emojis Are Essential To Promoting A More Inclusive Society

The History of Mardi Gras

5 Unique Date Ideas To Spice Up Your Relationship

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